Evening star., 1901-09-24

than as a chairman of committee to make
an investigation
1t was the report of that committee that
changed the form Of government of the
District of Columbia from that of a terri
tory to one under csntrol Of three COM
missioners
Mr.. Wilson'S wife died about a year ago
He leaves a son, Mr.. Charles Wilson, and
daughter, Mrs. Anna Wilson Haywood,
wife of Mr.. William Haywood, until recent
ly consul at Honolulu and later collector of
that port.
His remains will be removed at o'clock
this afternoon from the Shoreham, where
he has been stopping recently, to his home,
1112 / street northwest.
Announced in the. Court.
When word reached the city hall this
morning that Judge Wilson had passed
away some of the lawyers and the court
officials at first declined to accept the news
as true. But the rumor being verified
hush spread over the entire building. The
announcement was discussed in whispers,
for Judge Wilson was universally beloved
by his colleagues. Mr,-A. "A. Hoehlng, jr.,
Judge Wilson's law partner, was arguing
a case before Chief Justice Bingham when
away from the bulding,ttoo deeply shocked
to give expression to his feelings
Mr. Andrew B. Duvaii lest no time in
formally announcing the death Of Judge
Wilson to the court. Addressing the chief
justice. Mr. Duvall remarked that the de-
ceased was one of the most court teous,
manly and genial members of the bar. He
came to this city two score years ago,
practically q stranger, explained Mr.. Du-
vail, but had endeared himself everlast-
ingly to the community. Mr.. Duvall re-
ferred to the intensity of, the shock that
the announcement had caused, and moved
that the court adjourn as a mark of re-
spect to the memory of the departed
lawyer. 5
In reply Chief Justice Bingham said that
he had been momentarily stunned by the
deplorable news. He paid high tribute to
the life and character of Judge Wilson,
suggested by Mr.. Duvall. =
air. Ashley NJ. Gould, United States attor-
ney for the District of Columbia. in con-
versation with Star reporter said that
OF the death of Judge Wilson.
THE bar loses one of it's acknowledged
leaders, and the young men of the bar one
of the kindest and most helpful of friends
stated Mr.. Gould. Il had known Judge
Wilson twenty years / first met him in 1881,
when l came to Washington. He was then
a professor of the Law School of George
town University, where / was student
He endeared himself to all under his in
struction. He was a thoroughly grounded
lawyer, but especially excelied in the trial
of cases in court. The first important case
in which l ever observed him was the star
Ioute nearing, ana MS QlplOmdtlC conduct
of the defense. his ability to marshal the
vast volume of evidence ~and to analyze
and explain 1t had much. to do with the
verdict His genial, kindly and consider
ate nature was Sc well known to every
member of the bar as well as to the people
of Washington that 1t is Unnecessary to
comment upon it. No young lawyer ever
went to him for assistance or advice with
out being made glad of his trust and con-
fidence in him.
Judge Cs c. Cole.
Il was very greatly shocked this morn
ing to hear Of the sudden death Of Judge
jeremiah M. Wilson. I have known him
for many years He was a
man of exceptionally high character and a
lawyer of unusual ability. His death is a
severe loss to host of friends and to the
bar"
MIR. Henry E.. Davis yribute.
Said Mr. Henry E. Davis: TN the death
of Judge Wilson, the Washington bar has
lost the man who, in many particulars,
was easily it's most distinguished member
1t is quite safe to say that no member of
our bar was better known throughout the
country, or esteemed. admired and even
loved more truly Apart from his legal ct
a lawyer, he was Of most courteous and
gentle disposition, and l remember with
much pleasure his enjoyment of the name
l gave him some years ago, the universal
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situation among his fellow lawyers might
be. II he had anything to do with the case
out of which the situation grew he would
compose it almost as if by magic.
AS is well known, his career was most
brilliant and useful. For ten years he was
a judge in Indiana, and many stories are
told of his promptness, clearpeSS and fair
ness in disposing of business before him.
For many years he was representative in
Congress from Indiana. and what may not
known he
author of the existing form of government
Of the District of Columbia having as a
member of the committee charged with the
of District affairs formulated
the plan and drafted the bill which went
into operation for the temporary govern
ment by Commissioners, ,afterward made
permanent. AS a public man, he was of
great usefulness and most tolerant to ALL
whether of his own political faith or not.
During the quarter of a century that he
was member of our bar, he was engaged
in many of the most important and widely
known cases. and his success was little
short of phenomenal, and while a sound and
studious lawyer, he was prominently sue
cessful in his treatment Of sjuries and wit
nesses. Taken all in all, most learned
and lovable man has been lost to us by
more sincerely regarded by his fellows, or
will be more genuinely missed from our
ranks"
Man UniersalIy Loved.
Mr.. Louis A. Dent, register Of Wills, said:
1T is truiism to say that Judge Wilson
held the universal respect Of the bench and
bar of Washington. but the highest tribute
that can be said to him is that he was as
loved by them; no man more
so-few as well. From the day in the re-
period, when he began to take
rank among the leading debaters in the
House of representatives. upon the constitu-
tional amendments, he steadily forged
ahead until he stood the highest in the es-
TEEN. admiration and love Of the people
Of the capital city" -
Mr.. Macfarland Shocked.
Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland:
II am shocked to hear OF the sudden death
Of Mr.. Wilson. I have known him for
many years. and esteemed, him highly. His
remarkable abilities and his great industry
had given him high place in Congress
and at the bar. AS chairman Of the judici-
ary committee OF the House and after
ward as counsel in innportantscaaes he made
a national reputation He was public
spirited citizen and took an Rcklve interest
In the affairs of the District. He was iden-
tilted with it's more important husiness in
terests, and his loss will be- widely felt"
Resolutions, Of 1espoct.
A meeting of the board Of directors of
the Chesapeake and Potomads Telephone
Company. Of which Judge Wilson was