The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

plexion. He had the appearance OF a.
leading citizen OF the community.
LAS the carriage stopped the occu-k
pant exclaimed pleasantly Good after-f
noon, Mr.. Gaines? and as he did sol
he lifted his hat I saw his broad. Z
well-shaped forehead. and for the first
time I recognized that the man vast
none other than Judge Parker himself.
He had not sent his man down after
me. and he didn't come with a coach
man or driver. He came himself, and
drove the conveyance himself. Befores
came away l learned he was an ex-A
cellent horseman.
The Country Home.
I'VE drove out to his farm. about
three-quarters of a mile from the sta.
ton. II Is remarkably well kept; is
well fenced, and in thoroughly good or
der. His home is an old-fashioned
Dutch house. remodeled slightly, and
comprises twenty-five rooms It Is ad-
mirably situated, and overlooks the
Hudson
The judge, I found, Is fond OF his
stock. and takes a great deal Of pride
in his horses, cows, sheep, and pigs,
and especially in his hornless cattle.
His farm is well diversified.
He has several fine orchards, which
he has set out. One of these is a
large peach orchard on the banks OF
blast out the rocks to set the trees.
The river protects the trees from frost
in the early spring, when they are bud
ding.
I'VE talked about a variety OF sub
jects. politics. farming. stock raising,
and almost everything that might nat
urally come up in a visit of two days
And let me say right mere. that
Judge Parker has decided opinions, and
he Is thoroughly alive 70 the situation.
and has his views upon all the issues
or the ray. When the proper tune
comes he viii not hesitate 70 express
himself.
Has No Right to Talk.
TT would be improper and indiscreet
for him 10 so do now. He IS a judge
upon the bench. As such he exercises.
in my opinion, the very best possible
judgment by refraining from a discus
sion in public OF political questions.
There is scarce an issue some phase
of which might not at any time come
up in connection with some case in
court. Should Judge Parker enter into
discussion Of them he might at any
time not only embarrass himself upon
the bench, but the other six judges who
sit with him. 1t would be decidedly i'm
polite for him to talk poliucs now.
From this II should not be inferred
that he is a cOlOrleSs man, man OF no
opinions, no convictions. on political
y
OF firm opinions. and deep convictions.
TN my opinion. as soon as he IS nonli-
mated, as 1 feel confident in predicting
he win be, he will Immediately resign
country, will hear from Judge Parker.
1t would be unwise for him to resign be-
fore he is nominated. and it would De
still more so for him to TAX pOntloS
while presiding on the bench.
Judge Parker is a most lovable map.
kind-hearted and generous, approecr-
able, broad-minded, most eompanlonaa ois
and a very entertaining conversation
alist. He Is a deep student and thinker.
1 found upon the table in his library the
lives of Jefferson and Jackson. and the
| files of the Congressional Record
Ideal Domestic Life.
He is very happy in his home liza.
and Thoroughly enjoys being q farmer.
He comes down from Albany. generally
| on Friday night, and remains until
Monday morning On Saturday he looks
over his Rsrm and lays out the work
for the week He has 147 acres. and 1t
is one of the best cultivated farms in
During my stay we walked over the
/ farm twice The judge took great pride
4 in pointing out the lots which he was
/ going TO SOW or plant with dlnerent
| cereals. He understands farming as
| well as he does law. and is thoroughly
awake TO everything that is going on
in the political world.
1T was my intention to return 70 New
! York that night but Judge Parker ana
| Mrs Parker, who is most estimaoies
| refined and home-lOvinS woman INSISTED
that / remain over Sunday / did, and
! the next morning we drove into King
| ston TO attend the services Judge Far
! ker is a member OF the Episcopal Church
| of which his son-in-law is the rector
Cordial Greeting for All.
Everyone we met greeted the judge
most cordially. and his attitude toward
all was most democratic. When the
time came 10 pass the contribution plate.
/ Judge Parker left his pew and walked
down to the altar. took the plate and
| PASSED it among the members of the con-
gregation.
/ Before / met Judge Parker was his
! ardent admirer. Since / met him / am
more than ever of the opinion he is the
man whom We should nominate. lie
/ made a most profound impression upon
me. not only by reason OF his simplicity
| OF manner. his sterling integrity. ais
| generosity and liberality. but because he
| is a strong-mlnded man. Just the sort
OF man this country needs at its head