The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
Stricken With ApOpIexy,
Venerable JuriSt Expires
Just as He Was About
to Retire for the Night.
PROSTATE FORM FOUND
IN BATHROOM BY WIFE
Judge Gould Carried Him TO
Bed, But Death Came Before
Medical Attention Could Be
Given Him.

Mr.. Justice David J. Brewer. of
the United States Supreme Court.
died suddenly at 1885 o'clock last
night Of apoplexy.
The almost lifeless body of the
venerable jurist was found by his
wife on the floor Of the bathroom
OF his residence, 1923 Sixteenth
street, shortly after 1890 o'clock.
Medical aid was Immediately
summoned, but Justice Brewer had
expired before the physicians ar
rived.
MRS. BREWER PRosTRATED.
Mrs. Brewer, vino was alone in
the house when the jurist was
stricken, is prostrated.
Justice Brewer was about yes
terday and appeared 10 be enjoy
ing his usual good health. He spent
the evening at home with Mrs.
Brewer, chatting and reading.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock he told
Mrs. Brewer he was going to re-
tire, and entered the bathroom.
which is on the second floor Of his
home.
Mrs. Brewer, who was in an ad-
| joining room. heard him fall, She
though he had knocked over some
thing, and did not 60 to the bath
room Immediately.
The labored breathing of the JUS
tice attracted her attention a few
moments later, and she went to the
lavatory, where she found the body
OF her husband PROSTATE on the
floor.
Mrs. Brewer sent a servant TO
summon Judge Ashley N. Could,
of the District Supreme Court, who
lives at 1881 Sixteenth street.
When Judge Gould arrived he
found the body OF Justice Brewer,
clad in his nightdress, unconscious
on the floor. Blood was issuing
from his mouth and nose.
Judge Gould carried the limp
form to bed and physicians were
hurriedly summoned.
JUDGE GOULD FELT PULSE.
Justice Gould felt a slight pulse when
he reached Justice Brewer. but the justice
was dead when he was laid on the bed.
DR.. a. H. Taylor and DR.. Sterling Ruff
I'm arrived at the house a few minutes
after the justice expired.
DR.. Rufin made a hurried examination
and. with tears in his eyes, sadly shook
his head. THE justice is dead he told
Judge Gould.
Mrs. James L. Carrick and Mrs H. P.
Jutmore. daughters. of Justice Brewer,
who reside in Washington, arrived at the
home shortly after the physicians.
Justice Brewer had not been feeling
well for more than a week. but was not
obliged to take to his bed. He spent
Easter happily with his family. and yes
terday afternoon walked to the Office Of
Dr. Ruffin. in Connecticut avenue
At dinner he complained of feeling III,
but his condition was not considered seri-
GUS Dr. Ruh1n. the family physician.
said death was due to apoplexy and was
almost instantaneous.
Family Grief stricken.
Mrs. Brewer and the Justices daugh-
tiers. Mrs Carrick and Mrs Jutmore, are
grief stricken. Judge Gould remained
with the family until early this morning.
He was so overcome by emotions that
he could hardly voice an expression in
regard to the effect of the Justices death.
1T is SO sudden and so terrible that it
can hardly be realized" " said Judge Gould.
"A great and good aud loving man has
gone
Soon after Justice Brewers death word
was sent 10 all OF the members of the
Supreme Court now in Washington. Sew
eral of them called az the house at mid
night TO express their sorrow and TO offer
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