The Washington times., 1901-09-15
ADJOURNMENT OF THE COURTS.
Touching References Made to the
Teonle'x Love for The President

Touching References Made to the
Peoples Love for the President.
| As soon as practicable after convening
yesterday morning the Supreme Court of
the District and both branches of the Po-
lice Court were adjourned by the presid-
| ing justices as a mark of respect TO the
memory of President Mckinley. The ad-
journment of the Supreme Court Of the
| District. Justice Thomas III. Anderson
presiding. was taken on the motion Of
Charles c. Cole, formerly an associate
member of the District bench and a per-
sonal friend of the. President Mr. Cole
/, was very much affected when he arose to
| speak. His voice was husky and his
| words OF tribute fell trcmb.ingiy from his
tongue his emotion was so great. Ad
dressing the court he said:
| Il find no words in which to inform
your honor Of the universal sorrow of
this hour. 1t has been truly said that of
| all the great and good men who have
occupied the Presidential office William
Mckinley was nearer the hearts of his
countrymen than any of the others. His
ambition was ever tempered with a sim
cere desire to benefit and elevate his
countrymen. His heart went out with
tenderost sympathy to the weak. the poor.
Especially was this true of him while he
occupied the position of Chief Magistrate.
and he became so endeared to ali his fel
lcw-citizens.
THE aged regarded him as a son, the
middle-aged as a brother. and the young
as father or older brother. 1t is passing
strange that the assassin's bullet should
have selected such man for its victim.
Every family in the country has a feel
hold lies dead in the house. The sorrow
caused by the death of Mr.. Mckinney Is
too deep. too universal, too all-pervading
TO be expressed in words. but in silence
only.
| so move your honor that. in respect
To his memory. court do now adjourn
Before announcing the adjournment of
| the court, Justice Anderson took occa-
| sion to say:
In common with our countrymen we
| mourn the sad and untimely death of the
Chief Executive, whose beauty Of life has
| endeared HIM to the hearts and homes of
all. His death comes to US in the nature
| Of a personal loss. So. without adding
further words Of regret to those just
| spoken by distinguished member of the
| bar. the court will now be adjourned un-
| til Monday next"
| The investigation as tc the mental con-
! eit-Jn of SIX persons alleged to be luna
| tics which was commenced Friday, was
| to have been resumed yesterday. but
| because there was no urgent necessity
! that the proceedings should be continued
yesterday morning the hearing was post
| poned un.a Friday next.
In the United States branch of the Po-
| lice Court the adjournment was taken on
| the motion Of the prosecuting attorney,
| Alexander r. Mu1owny. Before request
ing the adjournment. Mr.. MulIow-
| 10 euloSize; he could not find
words to express his feelings over
! the loss the country had sustained. Mr..
! &C X inley was an ideal man" he said "A
! loving md 1r11ir 10
Chief Magistrate"
| Campbell Darlington seconded Mr. Null
lownys motor in appropriate references
| to the life and character of the President.
Judge Scott's voice tremb;ed when he
| said that the sentiments expressed met
with his hearty approval. Tears
he covered his face with his
handkerchief. Judge Scott said he at
tended school with MIR. Mckinley and
learned TO love him as boy. After Judge
Scctt had finished court adjourned.
iInneGiately after the current business
had been transacted in the District branch
| of the Police Court. James L. Pugh.
the prosecuting attorney. n(Yed - iourn-
| n mt in respect to the memory OF the late
| Prs d nj Mckinley. Commenting on Mr..
| Mckiniey's death Mr. Pugh said there
| neT'r w5s a President who had held the
| place In the hearts Of the people that Mr.
| Mckinley did. He had been President NOT
| OF 81 c;ion but Of the whole country. and
no one section thought more of him than
| alplDff, speaker Cec4lFtG. he motion
| of Mr Pugh was seconded by c. NJ Ricii5
and John Moss
| Judge Mills tribute to the denarted
| President was full of feeling He said he
was absent from the city when the news
came that the President had been shot
| lie refused to believe that anyone could
| be found in all the world SO devoid of
| feeling as to seek the life OF a man so
| pure. so generous to his enemies so gem
| tie and kind to his friends. so devoted to
his wife. and who through his ability.
| integrity. and courage had so satisfacto-
| rlly worked for the good of the American
people. Concluding. Judge Mills said the
| time had come when societies or ciiques
| of the anarchist stripe should be stamped
out.