The Washington times., 1901-09-25
DEATH OF JUDGE WILSON.
Arrangements for the Obsequits $
Not Yet Completed.
Remains VIII BE Inferred mt Rock
Creek Cemctery-ENpressi OF
Sympathy From Prominent Citi-
zcns-Court of Enquiry Adjourns


Arrangements have not yet been com
pleted for the funeral of Judge Jeremiah
NJ Wilson. who died yesterday morning
at his apartments in the Shoreham. A
delay in the completion of the prepara-
tions for the obsequies was occasioned by
the beiated arrival in Washington of
Judge Wilson's daughter, Mrs. Anna VIII
son Haywood. who was at the summer
home of the family in Oakland, Md,
when she was advised OF the death of
her father. She did not reach Washington
until late last night. and was then too
much overcome with grief to give the
matter considerat tion.
The arrangements will be announced
this morning. 1t is probable however
that the funeral services will take place
at the family home, 1Tl2 l Street on
Thursday afternoon. 1t is believed that
the clergyman who ofiiciated at Judge
Wilson's wedding will conduct the SER
vices. The interment will be in Rock
Creek Cemetery beside the grave of Mrs.
Wilson. The list of pallbearers is being
prepared by A. A. Hoehling, jr., Judge
Wilson's law partner
The death of the distinguished attorney,
who for nearly a quarter of a century ras
held a foremost position at the Wash
ington bar, was a great shock to his wide
circle of friends and acquaintances. Since
his return from a trip to Europe about
six weeks ago he had been in excellent
health for a man of his years. He fire.
quently expressed himself as feeling well,
and it was a fact commented upon by
those who saw him and knew him inti-
masely that he was looking much better
IL, h. haI
siderable time.
The death of his wife. one year ago last
June. greatly depressed him. and follow
ing that event his health began to fail.
He suffered somewhat from kidney trou-
BILE, but it was not considered to be of
serious character. Early in the season
he decided upon n trip to Europe for the
purpose of recreation and to recuperate
his health. He Travelled alone and was
absent for several months. The rest ap-
peared TO have done him great deal of
good.
When he returned to New York he had
q conference with his old friend, Rear
Admiral Schley, and at his request de-
cided to take up his case as chief counsel
before the Court of Enquiry, which Secre-
tary Long had just ordered upon the ap-
plication of the admin al. He went to his
summer home at Oakland, Md, for a
short time. and upon returning to Wash
ington, about a month ago. he immedi-
ately took up the Schley case. and to it
he devoted almost his entire attention.
He mastered every phase of the con-
troversy. and took deep personal inter
est in the case. by reason Of his long
and pleasant associations with Admiral
Schely. He went about the work so
calmly and deliberately, however, that it
did not overtaX him. When the Court
opened, he felt fully equal to the labori
GUS task. He attended the session on
Monday of this week, and took an ac-
tive part il the proceedings. making a
brief argument upon point which was
brought up just before the adjournment
for the day.
During the evening. he was in CONSUL
tation with his associates, Mr.. Rayner.
Captain Parker, and Mr.. league, upon
certain parts OF the evidence adduced
during the day, and making plans for the
conduct of the case yesterday. They re-
mained with him until after 10 o'clock
last night. He was then feeling well,
but complained Of being somewhat IA
tigued
Upon returning to Washington a month
ago, Judge Wilson took apartments at
the Snoreham. awaiting the return of his
daughter from Oakland, where she was
spending the summer. He retired at the
hotel at his usual hour. AT about 2
o'clock yesterday morning he was taken
i'll. with what he believed to be severe
attack of Indigestion. He had felt it
slightly during the night before. but had
given it little or no attention, thinking
that it would gradually wear away.
His condition became so bad that he
was 5bliged TO summon medical aid. His
physician, DIR. Gardner, is absent in Eu-
rope, and he therefore called Dr. II. f.
Bishop, who responded and remained
with Judge Wilson until o'clock in the
morning. Judge Wilson was then feel
ing somewhat better and he thought
that he would be able to resume his work
as usual.
He arose at his accustomed hour and
DR.. Bishop called again shortly after 8
o'clock. Judge Wilson ate light break
fast and then held another consultation
with Mr.. Rayner and Admiral Schley,
who called TO talk over the plans for the
hearing yesterday. They remained with
him until about 10 o'clock, when they left
to go to the navy yard. where the sittings
of the Court are held. Judge Wilson was
expecting to have a meeting with the di-
rectors of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, of which he was
president, and then anticipated following
Admiral Schley and Mr.. Rayner to the
navy yard. He was still feeling some
what indisposed and complained of a
numbness in his left arm, but he thought
that he would be able to assist in con-
ducting the case without difficulty.
Shortly after the departure of Admiral
Schley and MIR Rayner he was taken Sc
riously i'll and sent telephone message
to his son. Charles 5. Wilson. whose Office
is in the Kellogg Building, asking him TO
come at once to his apartments. Mr..
Wilson found his father in an alarming
state and rapidly losing consciousness.
DR.. Bishop. who had been summoned in
the meantime. had arrived at Judge VIII
sons bedside, and realizing the preca-
rious condition Of the patient. sent for
DIR. W. F. Corey. who responded quickly.
Judge Wilson'S son-in-law. William
Haywood. formerly United States Consul
to Hawaii. called al MIR Wilson's law Of
flee and upon learning of the Illness of
Judge Wilson hastenec TO his apartments.
Judge Wilson was unable to recognize
him when he arrived. Mr.. Haywood went
TO a telegraph station to advise his wife
of the serious condition of her father and
to request her to come to Washington al
once. When he returned Judge Wilson
mad expired MIS-. tHdrles . WILSON WAS
also summoned. but she did not arrive
until after Judge Wilson was dead.
The cause of death. as announced by the
physicians, was oedema Of the lungs with
heart failure. following chronic Bright's
disease.
The Schley Court OF Enquiry at the Navy
Yard had just been opened yesterday
morning when the news of Judge
Wilson'S death was received by
telephone message from the Shore
ham Hotel A. b. Claxton, formerly
a lnachinist on the Texas during the