The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-06-29

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this new mode Of hostility and attack
upon the powers and authority Of the
United States and the rights Of one
which are firmly based upon the
same" (" e<s, 5N
During the flood Of eloquence there
was whispered consultation between
the chief justice and his associates.
When Mr.. Day completed the last
word quoted above, which was the
first page Of his voluminous brief, he
paused to take sip Of water. It
proved to be fatal sip, for the chief
justice informed the orator that the
court had concluded to affirm the de-
cision of the lowed Tribunal and,
therefore, further argument would
be unnecessary. This staggered Mr..
Day and he resumed his seat, but it
is matter Of record that he never
again appeared before the United
States supreme court.
One of Justice Bradley's Maps.
During the closing years of his ju-
dicial career Justice Bradley, nick
named "Aliundc Joe" for his course
in the Hayes-Tilden controversy, was
in the habit of taking a nap while
the court was in session. He had an
understanding with an attendant by
which he was to be aroused daily af-
Ter doing awhile.
This system worked we'll and the
old gentleman took nap daily, COW
ering his face with his hands, as if
in meditation, and only court officials
and his associates knew that he was
asleep. One day Solicitor General
Phillips, who was noted for his abili-
ty to state GRIZZLY and comprehensive
ly points at issue, was presenting the
s side of case. Closing
his argument, having previously dwelt
with directness upon the one great
principle in the case, solicitor general
was astonished when Judge Bradley
Strengthened up in his chair and re-
qucsted Mr.. Phillips "to enlightcn the
court on the main point before con-
"If your honor plcasc,' said the
solicitor general, 81 cndcavorcd to he
explicit on that point in the earlier
stage of my argument. Judging from
the numerous questions propomdcd
me by other members of the court I
had succcdcd'
There was ripple of laughter
throughout the court room, and Judge
Davis, iii an "aSilc.' remarked:
"Brothrr Bradley has been taking
nap" Subsequently it developed that
the attendant who usually aroused
Judge Bradley by delivering him a
law book at a certain time, was out of
the court room at the hour he was en-
pectcd to awaken the sleeping jus
ticc.
Two Justices on the Gridiron.
Justices Brewer and Brown arc tai
cntcd aftcr-dinncr orators. and their
wit and humor is of the kccnest varic-
ty. Recently both were gucts at a
Gridiron dinner. Justice Brewer, be-
ing the senior on the bench, etiquette
required that if called upon Justice
Brewer must speak first. In witty
short talk of turc gridiron flavor, JUS
ticc Brewer accused his associate
with plaoiarizing from Joe Millcr's
Joke Book and similar publication for
his post-prandial efforts. He added
that his brother had gone further in
quest of originality, for in recent
volume Of supreme court decisions he
had discovered an opinion Of his own
credited to Justice Brown.
This led to rejoinder by Justice
Brown to the effect that persons writ
ing the name Of Brown or Brewer
carelessly were liable to create con-
fusion. He confessed that on several
occasions that he had received mail
intended for his Brother Brewer.
I do not object to finding notes of
a sentimental nature intended for my
brother in my mail, said Justice
Brown, nor will T protest too vigorous,
ly because his bills are frequently sent
to me, "but I will not under any cir,
cumstances be held responsible for his
legal opinions"
There was a roar of laughter, and il
was the consensus of opinion that
honors were even between the two jus,
tees so far as rcpartee was concern,
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