New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-25

Scenic and Historic Preservation Society APP
pointed to the duty OF caring for the Highlands
Of the Hudson.
Mr.. Morse. who is member OF the American
Academy of Political and Social Science. the
leading associations Of the bar. one or two
cieties whose membership is restricted 70 those
of a certain honorable ancestry and the most
prominent Of the New York clubs Is paternally
descended from Samuel Morse. n resident of
Dedham, Mass three-quarters of a century ago.
and materially from Christopher Grant. one of
the founders of Watertown. He has long been
engaged In the preparation for publication Of
Morse family Genealogy.
There is no buster law firm in all New York
than that of House. Grossman & Vorhaus.
Their practice may be termed a general one.
but as a matter OF fact their splendid suite of
Offices is divided into various departments each
presided over by lawyer who is a specialist
in particular field. Because OF this 1t is prob
ably pre-eminent in the metropolis in its ability
10 instantly handle any form OF litigation or
law business not directly involving the courts.
The senior member Of the firm formerly
Frederick II. House. who retired upon being APP
pointed n city magistrate. The present mem
bers are Moses II. Grossman William Grossman,
Louis J. Vorhaus. Alfred Beermar and Leo r.
Bries all Of whom prepared for their profess
sion under eminent practitioners
The practice OF Hornbower. Miller & Potter.
corporation lawyers. is Of the highest class the
firm being called upon constantly in important
civil cases as advisory counsel
William r Hornblower is one OF the leaders OF
the Bar Association. and noted for his earnest
ness in keeping up 4 high professional standard
of membership. Associated with Mr. Horn
blower William w Miller Mark w Potter
Charles a. Boston. Morgan NJ. Mann Charles r
Otis. J. Norris Miller. Louis h Woodruff and
Carl NJ Owen
This firm Of lawyers has built up a fiourshing
and profitable practice. especially as corporation
attorneys. and is in the front rank OF those who
have placed the profession in its present high
position No gift Of prophecy is needed To tell
that New York will long be the financial
heart and brain OF the world. In many respects
the city holds that position o-day. and the
genius and enterprise II such men as those men
toned and the vast and evergrowng resources
OF It's Gnau'i al establishments make certain that
the trcme ndous progress Of the past and present
will be more than outdone In the near future
Among the representative lawyers Of New
York. Julien 4. Davies the senior member of
the firm Of Davies. Stone K Auerbach. occupies
"A prominent place OF ancestors from whom
descended u"on him the mantle of unusual legal
acumcn and ability. he has hy his own personal
achievements added To the fame of his name.
Mr.. Davies born in New York in 1915 He
is the son Of the former Supreme Court justice.
Henry T.. Davies. who was also Chief Justice
of the Court of Appeals OF the state of New
York. He received his education at Mount
Washington Collegiate Institute. New York.
and Walnut Hin School. Geneva. He served
with distinction i'm the War of the Rebellion
participating in the Gettysburg campaign lie
was graduated from Columbia College in 1866.
lac received the degree of LII. u. from Column
bia Law School In 1865. and A NJ, from the
college in 1860 Having been admitted To the
bar he formed partnership in 1861 with Rich
ard NJ. Harrison
Mr.. Davies has always taken great interest
in tax questions. and as president of the Tax
Reform Association rendered many valuable
services lie has repeatedly appeared before
the courts III arguing some of the most impor-
tant cases of the last decade
A well known member of the bar is William T.
Maloney. born at Lockport. niagara County.
N. Y. on October II. 1862 His earlier educ;l-
ton was received in that city. His first posi-
ton was with the Board of Trade of Buffalo
Later he moved TO Little Falls. Herkimer
County. N Y. from which city he came To the
metropolis I'm 1883. Soon after arriving in New
York City he decided to devote his attention to
the study of law. In furtherance OF this pur-
pose he became IA student in the law office of
John r. Dos Passos. n noted attorney. and in
due time he was admitted to the New York bar
AS lawyer MIR. Maloney enjoys a leading
position In the ranks of his profession. For
years he has had large and lucrative practice
having managed and tried with remarkable
ability many important cases. He represented
the contestants I'm the suit over the will of
Chariot Miller. of this city. wealthy widow
who left the principal portion of her estate 20
the wife of the late Police Captain William
Schultz The will was refused probate on the
of insanity