New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-27

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Albany, Oct 26.-As a tribute of respect
to the memory of Rufus W. Pec1ham. late
associate justice of the Supreme Court OF
the United States, the Court of Appeals to-
DAY spread on its minutes a memorial and
adjourned until after the funeral to-mor-
row. Chief Justice Fuller and other jus
tees of the United States Supreme Court
who are to oficiate as honorary pallbearers
at the funeral arrived here tonight from
Washington.
The Court of Appeals memorial follows;
1t is with deep regret that the mem
bers of this court have learned or the
death of Rufus W. Peckham, one of the
justices of the Supreme Court OF the
United States. At all times the death or
that great court-great not only In us
responsibilities but also great In the
would entail severe public loss. That
loss we share with the rest of our coun-
trymen. But in the death of Justice
Peckham there is added to us a keen,
poignant feeling of personal sorrow.
Justice Peckham was Judge of this
court for the nine years preceding his
of our present number were his associates
on this bench; others had the good fortune
US, as well as to the whole legal profess
sion, he was well known by reputation,
for he was the distinguished son of
distinguished father, and each attained
his distinction in a judicial career. In his
career in this state he followed in his
fathers footsteps, at first as justice of the
judge of this court; and he finally became
a Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States. thus adding additional
election to the bench he was active in
public affairs, and often aggressive in
political contentious, but this in no de-
gree ever affected his judicial action In
deed the very conflicts in which he had
taken so prominent part seemed only to
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natural independence and Virility of his
character and rendered him in the dis
charge Of his official duties more indiffer
ent to political considerations
The people of this state are indebted to
him for an impartial: able and fearless adj
mlnistra ton of justice during the twelve
years he was in their judicial service. This
court is in no small degree indebted for
whatever OF public confidence and esteem
IT enjoyed during Judge Peckhams mem
bership, to his industry and force of char
acter and to the learning and intellectual
vigor displayed in his opinions. His friends
are indebted to him for the advantage and
charm of his society and friendship.
1t Is, therefore, peculiarly fitting that we
should pay our tribute of respect to the
memory OF him who has been our brother
This minute will be entered upon the rec
ords OF tho court, and the clerk will trans
nit n copy to the family of Justice Peck
ham. When the session Of the day is
closed the court will adjourn till after the
funeral.
Arrangements for the funeral of Justice
Peckham were completed to-day Services
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 80
O'Clock at st. Peters Church, in this city
The Rev. ". w Battershall, rector of the
church. will officiate, and the burial will be
in Rural Cemetery.
The honorary pallbearers will include
/ Chief Justice Fuller and Associate Justices
Harlan, Brewer, White. McKenna. Holmes
and Day, of the United States Supreme
Court; Charles \. Andrews and Alton p.
Parker, formerly chief judges of the Court
of Appeals Chief Judge Cullen and Judges
Gray, Edward T. Bartlett and Wallace, of
the Court of Appeals; ex-Attorney General
S. w. Rosendale, Dudley Olcott. Charles L.
Patterson, James D. WATSON and Albert
Hessburg.