Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

county. W. Va. with Judge Charles C.
Cole. at present one of the judges of the
Supreme Court of the District. Mr.. W. l..
Cole the brother of Judge Cole, and at
present a member of the bar OF the Dis
trict. was also connected with the firm.
Judge Scott came to Washington from
Parkersburg, w. Va, in September, 1889.
when he was appointed attorney in charge
of pardons. Department of Justice. AT the
conclusion of the term of his office he was
appointed justice of the peace for the
District of Columbia, which office he has
held for about three years. and such has
acted as police judge during the absence
of the regular judges.
Judge Scott is a member of George G.
Meade Post, Department of the Potomac,
u A X He is also past grand commander
OF the Grand Commandery of West vir-
sinia. knlShts Templar, and by demit
member OF Columbia Commandery, No 2,
this city He is also member of the Grand
Commandery of the District of Columbia
What He Says.
the fact that President Mckinley has de-
cided to name Judge Scott as the success
sor of Judge Miller was made known to
Judge Scott this afternoon by a Star re-
porter. just as that official stepped from a
strse. car IN front of his office, in the Fem
House 'e
rear your announcement is somewhat
premature said Judge Scott, for 1 have
heard nothing in regard to the appotntment
while 1 was there"
Judge Scott was assured. however. that
there could be no mistake. and he then ex-
pressed his qualification at his selection
I certainly appreciate the efforts that
nave been expended by my friends in INV
Iehalf, he said. Il sincerely hone that nv
al! o1iisenee l may come up to their expec-
tauohs ana properly discharge the duties
OF my new office. 1 feel very kindly toward
everybody, and hope they feel the same to-
ward me- -
In the event that your commission il
siehen 1his AFTERNOON. when will you enter
upon your duties in the Police C,ourt % in
quired the reporter
-, III Judge kimball will consent, 1 should
IKE 10 wait until Monday" replied Judge
Scott. With my appointment as Poijce
Sourt Judge. my commission as justice of
the peace ceases. The appointment coming
at this time takes me somewhat by sur
prise. and 1t will be necessary for me to
make some disposition of my books and
papers as justice of the peace / have a
number of cases pending before me- and in
fact, have great deal of work tn ATTEND
to- " 'eiu
is 1t your intention to make any changes
among the employees of the Police Court?''
JIdge Scott was asked.
While serving temporarily as fudge
there. my relations with all have been
more tnan pleasant replied Judge Scott
Not yet having been officially notified OF
my appointment, of course, j have given no
thoNSAt u lHe matter OF changes. After
one mistake early in my career I have
maze II a rule never to attempt to cross
bridge before reaching it. That is
matter for future considerations
Late this afternoon many friends of
Judge Scott, who had heard that he had
been selected for the vacancy called at
MS office and rendered their congratula-
lions.
Favorable Comment.
The Few lawyers around the courts late
today. when the appointment was an
nounced. spoke in favorable terms Of the
new Judge
Samuel Maddox: Il have tried many
cases. involving nice questions. before Jus
tice Scott. and if the abilities displayed by
MN therein are Indicative of his qualifica-
tlons icr the position of Police Court Judge
ne VIII make good Judge"
tracy l.. Jerords: He was the best man
mentioned for the place He ia a kind man
and an able and square one"
W. Preston Williamson: AN excellent
appointment He is able. and his long
experience as pardon clerk of the De-
partment of Justice will / think particn
larry we'll fit him for the position''
PAXTON Gordon: Judge Scott will be a
great success l think for he iS fair 81
well trained ~
In speaking of the appointment of Judge
scott Attorney W. Calvin Chase said:
The appointment of Judge Scott is one
OF the best the President could have made
~, soi.diiy acquainted with the new
Juuse VINO IS to succeed the late Judge
Miller. and feel sure he is in a position to
Hake himself one of the best men who ever
SAT on the Police Court bench. Judge Scott
ke Judge Miller. is a merciful man. and
VIII not be influenced by prejudice He
never caters to public sentiment, and with
such an able assistant as Mr. James s.
fIgh. IT.. he will establish many reforms
IN the court over which he will preside"
CommtssiOn Signed.
The President signed the commission of
Judge c. F. Scott about o'clock this af-
ternoon- Then 1t was sent to the Attorney
Generafs office, where the official seal will
De afnxed From there it will be forwarded
to Judge Scott.