The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-13

!. OFFICIALS
M. M. Estee Confirmed
as Federal Judge. h
RAY Is U. S. MARSHAL
Haywood for Collector Of Internal
Revenue and John c. Baird
District Attorney.

WASHINGTON. June 2.--The Presl-
dent to-day sent to the Senate the fol-
lowing nominations for Hawaiian off,
ces: Morris NJ. Estee OF California to
be United States District Judge for the
Territory OF Hawaii; John c. Baird of
Wyoming to be United States District
Attorney OF Hawaii; Daniel f. Ray of
Illinois to be United States Marshal OF
Hawaii.
San FRANCISCO, May 6.-The news
of Morris NJ. Estee's nomination as
United States Judge for Hawaii soon
spread among his friends in this city
yesterday and his Office was besieged
with well-wishers during the afternoon.
At the Union League Club he was the
lion Of the hour at luncheon time. While
perfectly willing to discuss the duties
OF the Office TO which he had been nom
mated, Mr.. Estee had nothing to say
for publication as to his plans for the
future. 1t is understood, however, that
he Will at once commence preparations
for his removal to Honolulu, which
will be his home for the next six years,
at least. provided his nomination is
confirmed by the Senate.
Unlike most District Judgeships, that
OF Hawaii combines the duties of both
United States District and Circuit
Courts. probably on account OF it's iso-
latlon. appeals therefrom being heard
in the Circuit Court or Appeals for shis
district. OF which II Is q part. While
the next session OF the Hawaiian Cour,
under ordinary circumstances will not
A.. - ncfAkar I,,1 - t,aa a
at his discretion hold extra sessions
whenever he thinks IL necessary. and
| his friends say that he will not delay
| making himself familiar with affairs
| In his new district longer than Is neces
sary.
Estee needs no introduction to th'
people OF California, as ne is one of tn,
best known men In the State. Hi
career exemplifes what can be accom-
plished by pluck, energy and self-re
lance. He was born in Freehold, War
rem county. Pa, on November 10, 1884
| His father. Ansel Estee. n native o
Buffalo. N. Y. was a well-to-do farme
OF the time-honored Eastern type
There were nine children I'm his famil
and Morris was the eldest. His ambi
ttons we're beyond the limits OF hi
fathers farm, and after spending tw
years at the Waterford Academy q
Erie county he resolved to strike ou
alone In quest OF fortune. At the ag
OF 20 he came to California and at ono
went to the FL Dorado county gol
mines. where he spent two years. Will
"A miner he was still a student. and h
soon learned that the way to succes
Law through the channel of his intelleC
rather than that OF mis- muscles. II
then took up the study OF law. and a
ter some experience In different la
Offices ne was admitted to practice
1889 He opened an Office at Sacramer
, 10. In 1868 he was elected to the lowe
house OF the state Legislature, and h
work during that session was recognii
, ed by the people OF Sacramento by h
: election to the Office Of District Alto
ney. which he held until 1866.
In 1868 Estee came to San Francisc
In 1871 he made himself felt political
r by his fight for Booth for Governo
: After the latter's nomination he WI
made secretary Of the State Republics
Central Committee. in which positlC
his ability as an organizer was appa
ent I'm a remarkable degree. He WI
: sent to the Assembly again in 1875 al
4 was made Speaker of the House. !
: the conclusion OF the session he retur
ed here and resumed the practice OF h
= profession. In 1880 he was selected
one of the fifteen freeholders to frar
, n new city charter. He was chosen
the Republican Convention as canC
date for Governor in 1882, but was d
feated by Stoneman. Again In 1894
- received the same honor, but was
tented by Budd. In 1883 he was cha
, man of the California delegation to I
Republican National Convention
A. Chicago.
4. Mr.. Estee IL a thoroughly represe
tative man, for not only has he been
farmer. miner and lawyer, but he
& considerable OF n horticultural a
A. yiticulturist. He was at one time pre-
dent OF the Horticultural Society.
p has an extensive vineyard In Ma
and the hospitality of his home
known for miles around. He was
a member Of the Pan-American Congre
ng and there are no questions or the q
ed touching the interests OF California
n the United States with which he Is
nj, thoroughly familiar and upon which
he has not been heard. Mr.. Estee
N married In 1863 10 Miss Frances Divi
ss. daughter OF Judge Davis Divine
OF san Jose. He has two children livi
"a Haywood Revende Collector.
WASHINGTON. June 6.-Willi
Haywood was nominated by the Pr