New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21

supported by his brethren OF the bar in every
proper way.
at meeting OF this association held Jan
uary 8. 1904 after fun consideration the following
memorandum was adopted as the sentiment Of this
association and Il expresses fully and completely
Its views:
The Bar Association Of the City OF Jamestown
has heard with profound regret the accusation
the bar Of Chautauqua County and justice of the
Supreme Court; which have engaged public at
the report Of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eTal and the memorandum OF the President &C
Gonphnying the same 1t has no knowledge that
Justice Hooker has committed any wrong, and
that these accusations are OF such grave and seri-
is Impossible that a Justice of the supreme Court
can possess and usefulness upon the bench II II
is commonly believed that he has been unfaithfu i
should not remain upon the bench II such belief
is warranted by facts.
Mindful; therefore, Of the honor OF our profess
sion, and Jealous OF the good name and reputation
OF the judiciary. we believe the time has arrived
defence Of the character Of the bench which IT Is
public answer TO the accusations against him
"a certified copy OF the minutes OF the meeting
was received by Justice Hooker on Monday. Janu-
airy Il. with letter from the secretary advising
him of the action OF the meeting. Justice Hooker
has made no answer TO US privately. nor has he
AZ any time, far we are aware, given any
public answer 10 the charges against him.
I'VE believe that our duty TO our professional
brethren throughout this State demands that we
should transmit to you this statement OF facts
for whatever action you may see fit TO take. we
make no charges against Justice Hooker. and
merely reiter2te the belief expressed in our action
OF January g.
I'VE certify the foregoing to be true copy
OF q resolution and communication adopted unani-
mously by the Bar Association OF Jamestown, at
& meetnghad IN lam January
&C. 1904. F. W. STEVENS President
ARTHUR W. KETTLEX. Secretary.
President John C. Milburn made this announce
men In presenting the jamestown memorial:
ION Sunday last there put IN my posses
sion a written document from the jamestown Bar
It in the hands OF the secretary, and will now
ask him 10 read it."
CALLS FOR RESPECTFUL ATTENTION.
After the document had been read by Secretary
Wadhams. William B. Hornhlower, OF New-York
said:
This communication. coming from one OF our city
Any statement which, REACTS upon judicial on
Ger should be taken cognizance OF o this assoc-
nrst inclined to think thar We were not called
our constitution and bylaws ind thaf the cons
sderation of complaints against any of mem
justice or to judicial ofisers comes within the
province or our committee on grievances. 1t is
the duty OF that committee 10 make a full In
Yesugauon through a subcommittee which gives
10 be heard in his or their own defence The sub,
committee is required to make report subject
Z! TO-; the approval Of the whole committee. No
lion which we now take should be construed
pTeJpIaglng this case We all hope that Justice
document is not in the form Of charges, there
constitute a definite charge. I refer particularly
TO the part which relates to Justice Rockers al
United States government for postofice purposes
some or the other allegations come pretty close
unity 70 refute them. think that # is proper
complained OF seems to extend into The period OF
MIR. Rockers judgeship.
Mr. Hornblower then moved that the communi-
cation be referred TO the committee on grievances
z. T. Lovett. OF New-York said he did not think
the matter proper one for reference TO the griev-
ance committee. II was certainly not a formal
complaint. and IN his opinion could not be con-
strued as constituting charges against any one.
The bylaws did not cover case Of this character,
ana and ne thought the committee had Jurisdiction
table but his motion failed Of a second. and ne
Frank H. Field, of Brooklyn. indorsed the mo-
ton OF Mr. Hornbower He said that the griev.
ance committee was composed Of eminent in
me profession and capable of dealing justly with
The matter II the charges were found to be
could be selected 10 consider them aud clear JUS
Assembyman Arthur c. Wade. Of Jamestown.
made vigorous defence OF Justice Hooker. He
SAG II was very vital gatter TO make charges
leved that The matter should be referred without
Instructions TO the grievance committee and the
whole affair. when sifted down. would show that
the charges were trivial, and that Justice Hooker
had committed no act inconsistent or improper
q judge.
Frederic ". Hinrichs, OF New-York, moved to
amend MIR. Hornblower's motion to the effect that
the grievance committee take the matter before
the president of the association for determine
ton. This amendment was defeated. The suo-
stitute motion Of Mr.. Lovett, to refer the
ter back 10 the jamestown association was not
pressed, and the original motion OF Mr.. Horn
blower adopted.
The committee which win consider the matter
Is composed or George :; coleman. X BurnhaIn
der b. Faber and +. Z. Crane. Of Brooklyn; Will
lam J. YounSs. OF oyster Bay; Jacob /. Ten Eyck,
of Albany: Seymour Van Santyoord. OF Troy; f.
G. Paddock. Of Malone; J. Il Burks. ,oG Ballston;
OF Boonevine; D; A Pierce Of Syracuse: s; c.
hamton; James Dougherty, Of Cortland: John Des-
mond, OF Rochester: r. p. Durfee. nf Palmyra; s
s Brown Of Rochester: Simon Fleischman, G. l..
Gibbs and ]. II. Metcaf. Of Buffalo.
STATE LAWYERS DINE.