The Washington herald., 1910-03-31

With the President of the United
States attending the funeral of Justice
Brewer this afternoon at l o'clock, at the
family residence. 1923 Sixteenth street,
and members of the Supreme Court as
honorary paIlbearers. the board of man
ayers of the Associated Charities yes
terday afternoon decided it would be mex
pedient for the members OF the entire
board 10 present themselves at a time
when the home would be crowded with
distinguished mourners. and appointed
committee of five TO attend the funer-
al as a parting tribute TO one who had
been most active member.
The committee, named under q reso-
luton presented by DR.. Kober. consisted
OF Prof. B. T. Janney. who presided at
the meeting: Secretary ". S. Onort Miss
Florence P. spofford, Miss Helen Nico-
lay. and Rev. John van Schaick, jr.
Wished Simple Funeral,
The desire TO send a floral offering was
curbed by statement that Justice Brew
er wished simple funeral AS a conse-
quence, the secretary was requested TO
ascertain the wishes of the family. and
IL not in conflict Herewith. to see that a
suitable floral tribute was sent
AS a further evidence OF the esteem in
which the jurist was held by his COM
RAIDS in charity, each Of whom told Of
personal "reminiscences depicting the de-
ceaseds extraordinary interest in the
work, the following resolution was
adopted:
In the death Of Justice David J. Brewer, the As
ISOLATED Charities has lost a friend and counselor:
his colleagues. members o. The board. a valuable
ally: and the poor and suffering Of Washington a
wise and sympathetic champion The society IS
grateful that for seven years II has bad a man Ike
Justice Brewer for president. In the midst q the
heavy responsibilities OF his exalted position on the
bench he had never been too busy to serve the
humblest member Of the community.
Received His Support.
His broad learning. his wide experience. his insT-
haustible sympathy have been 40 the service OF
the society it attempted new and difficult work.
During bis presidency the playground movement.
the campaigns against tuberculosis and for improved
housing the enactment Of 8 nonsupport law. and
the advocacy. In cooperation with others. Of A
compulsory school attendance Law. and q juvenile
court. received his active interest and support
Convened in special session March 50. 1910 We. his
colleagues on the board Of The Associated Charities
beg % assure bis family of our deepest sympathy.
We pledged 10 his memCry our profound respect
and increased devotion TO Tie work which ne has
left behind
The distinguished jurist had often ex-
pressed the wish that when he was
finally called his funeral services be
rest az his old home Leavenworth,
Ksns. the scene OF his first triumphs as
a rising young lawyer The rites which
mark the closing OF his great career will
be in keeping with his simple life.
Noted Lawyers 60 Attend.
Rev. Samuel H. Woodrow. pastor Of
First Congregational Church. assisted by
Rev. F. N. Newman, VIII conduct the
services. Prominent members Of the
Washington Bar Association, the jurists
Of the District. and twoscore Of those
who cherish the memory OF Justice
Brewers personal friendship will attend.
After the ceremonies they viii accom-
pany the body TO Union Station. where
special car will be waiting 10 take the
family TO Leavenworth. The train, in
GLIDING a funeral car and a baggage
car, will leave Washington at $40 o'clock
this afternoon. arriving ct Leavenworth
at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. In
terment will be at 4:S0 o'clock that after
noon.
It had been originally intended that the
Supreme Court go to Leavenworth in
body, but its members decided against
accompanying the body, with the full
approval Of Mrs. Brewer. owing to the
time that would be consumed before they
could again take up the crowded cal
endar The following statement was
given out by Chief Justice Fuller yes
terday:
Would Postpone Business.
In view Of the time to be consumed in
going TO and returning from Leavenworth.
and the probable postponement Of the
public business which would result. mem
bers of the court, after submitting the
matter 70 Mrs Brewer, have determined.
with her entire aDprovaI NOT 70 ro 70