Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-03
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ington's most prominent citizens, business
and professional men.
After assuming his new duties he quickly
assured his friends that they had made no
mistake in urging his nomination, for his
insight into character, together with his
knowledge of the law and kind heart,
made him the right man for the position.
So able judge did he make that he was
reappointed at the expiration of his first
term. and had nearly three more years OF
service. During his term as Judge he had
many difficult problems before him. but his
method of dealing with criminals resulted
in his doing the proper thing for the good
of the community. Among the cases he
was called upon to consider was that OF
the members of Coxey's army who were
arrested at the Capitol in 1894. and it is
said to be due to the manner in which he
handled them that the District got rid Of
the commonwealers as soon as 1t did.
Causes u Vacancy.
The death of Judge Miller causes vacan-
cy which will in ali probability be filled by
the President without delay, as the bust
Less of the court Is in such shape as to re-
quire the services Of two judges. AS stated
in The Star several days ago, Judge Kim
balls term Is soon to expire, and a number
of names. including his own, have been
mentioned as being under consideration for
appointment. Most of the asprants have
put in applications with scores of lndorsers.
John H. ODonnell, Samuel c. Mills. Chas.
the peace. have been mentioned as probable
successors to Judge Kimball. The names
of several attorneys have also been used
in connection with the appointment, but
most of these deny that they are appli-
cants. and say they would not accept the
POSITION.
For the present vacancy Mr.. James L.
Pugh, jr has been mentioned. 1t is the
opinion of many attorneys about the courts
that the President will appoint 4 democrat,
possibly non-partisan. to fill this vacancy.
as Judge Miller was a democrat and Judge
Kimball is a pronounced republican. Mr.
Pugh has been prosecutor in the Police
Court for several years, and his friends
claim he will make an efficient judge
There can be no charge of offensive parti-
sanship made against him, his friends say
for he has never voted in his life, nor has
he ever made a political speech. His ap-
pointment is favored by many of the Dis
trict officials. and the chances seem to be
In his favor.
Judge Miller was prominent in Masonic
circles. He was a member of Mount Yer
non Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Pen
talpha Lodge, F. A. A. NJ. and Columbia
Der of the Odd Fellows order
Feeling MT Police Court.
Before o'clock this morning the ma
jority of the lawyers who practice before
the Police Court had assembled in and
about the building. and in groups were dis
GUESSING the Oedtn OF Judge Miller. Every
countenance was grave and sad and gen.
eral sorrow was unquestionably felt by
ell.
Assistant District Attorneys Pugh and
Mullowny. Clerk Potts. Deputy Clerks
Joseph and Lum Harper. Warrant Clerk
Ruff. Docket Clerk Peyton and the other
employees of the court seemed to be par
ticularly affected by the sudden though
expected demise Of the popular jurist who
was the respected friend of each one of
them. Everybody, including the large
rumber of policemen who were in court
to look after Gases. seemed to feel keenly
the loss. 1t was the consensus of opinion
that no fairer, ADLER nor more popular
jurist ever occupied the bench in the Police
Court.
Had it not been for the fact that in the
neighborhood of one hundred prisoners
were in the dock, awaiting trial. 1t Is prob
able that no session of the court would
have been held today. 1t was absolutely
necessary to proceed with the business,
however. but no disposition was displayed
BY any one to begin. Judge Kimball on
reaching the building, proceeded at once to
the clerks Office, where to tine clerks,
few attorneys and a Star reporter he re-
cited particulars of the death of Judge
Miller. When the business of the day was
concluded, the announcement Of the sad
event was formally made. appropriate adj
dresses delivered by several attorneys
resolutions were framed and adopted, and
the court adjourned in respect to the mem
DRY Of the deceased.
Substitute Judge Barred.
Justice of tho Peace Samuel c. Mills has
been acting as Police Court Judge during