Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-30
FUNERAL TOMORROW
Simple Services for Justice
Brewer at Home Here.
BURIAL AT LEAvENWORTH
Jurist's Associates on Supreme Court
Bench Will Act as Honorary
Pallbearers.

Following the often-expressed desire of
Justice David ]. Brewer, the funeral Of
the distinguished jurist will be simple
and unosten. 1tious. There will be no
church services In. Washington. it was de-
cided. after a consultation Of the rela-
lions OF Justice Brewer last night. Serv-
ices Will be held at the Brewer residence,
1928 18th street. tomorrow afternoon at
l o'clock. They will be in keeping with
the quiet life Of Justice Brewer and will
be conducted by Rev. Samuel II. Wood
row, pastor OF the First Congregational
Church. with which Justice Brewer was
for many years identified. He will be
assisted by Rev. F. M. Newman. The
members Of the Supreme Court. with the
exception OF Justice Moody. who Is Ill.
will attend the services and will act as
pallbearers. President Taft will attend
the funeral.
1t was Justice Brewers wish that he
be buried at his old home. Leavenworth.
Kan. where's he frst began the practice
OF law. Consequently. after the services
at the Brewer home tomorrow the body.
accompanied by members Of the family,
will be taken to Leavenworth for burial
The train will leave for the west at 3:4O
o'clock in the afternoon. A special car
to the regular express train.
Burial Saturday Afternoon.
In the special car will be Mrs. Brewer
Mr. and Mrs. James l.. Karrick, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wellington Wells. Mrs. H. B. Jet
more, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hall, immediate
members of the family.
1t was originally planned that the mem
bers Of the Supreme Court. headed by the
oh - t,,o too 90
worth. but this plan has been given UP
and the justices will remain in Washing
ton. The following statement In regard
to the change was made today by Chief
Justice Fuller:
In view Of the time to be consumed
in going to and returning from Leaven
worth, and the probable pOstpOnemen
of the public business which would re
suit. the members of the court. after
submitting the matter to Mrs. Brewer
have determined, with her entire ap
prevail, not to go to Leavenworth to b
present at the ceremonies there. The
court as a body will be present at thu
funeral ceremonies at the residence. and
as honorary pallbearers. accompany the
remains to the Union station
To Lie Beside First Wife.
The funeral train is scheduled to arriv.
in Leavenworth at 1870 o'clock Saturday
morning. A service will be held in tn.
First Congregational Church of Leaven
worth at o'clock Saturday afternoon
Burial will be made in Mount Muncis
cemetery, beside 1.-THE first wife Of Justic,
Brewer and his daughter, Frances.
Justice Brewer was one OF the pioneer
members Of the First Congregations
Church in Leavenworth, and at the ceie
bration of it's fiftieth anniversary, In 1908
he spoke from the pulpit of the church
10 h0A 0ff Cofd h0t ha HI .,
neral would be held In the church edifice
Thefuneral party will leave Leavenwortf
Saturday afternoon and arrive in Wash
ington Monday morning.
Yale Alumni Resolutions.
At meeting OF the Washington Yale
Alumni Association. held yesterday after.
noon In the Offices Of Upshur Moorehead
the secretary Of the association, In the
Union Trust building. the following reso.
buttons OF regret upon the death of JUS.
tice Brewer, who was a graduate Of Yak
| of the class Of 50. were adopted
Whereas, death has called David J
Brewer, justice Of the Supreme Court
of the United States. q member of thu
class Of sc at Yale. a former presiden,
and an active member Of the Yale Alumni
Association Of Washington during hill
| residence OF more than twenty years al
the capital. and
Whereas. this great jurist has rem
dered most distinguished service to the
church and civil state; excelled by none
| in his patriotism and in his loyalty t.
| the Christian faith. he labored incessa ntl,
in behalf of the republic and those prin
! ciples which make for the welfare OF tn,
nation and the race. and
Whereas his love and zeal for Val.
as well as his character as ofiicial ant
citizen endeared him to all. and
Whereas the Yale Alumni Associat ior
shares in the general grief and desire,
| to pay a tribute Of respect to his mem
Dry, therefore. be it
Resolved. That the Yale Alumni Asso
ciation' of the city of Washington send
floral tribute OF love and affection Il
the home of the late Justice Brewer. ant
be it further
| Resolved. That the officers and execu
| tive committee of the Yale Alumni Asso
ton attend the funeral in q body, ant
be IL further
Resolved. That the president and sec
| rotary transmit a copy Of these nesolu
tons to. Mrs. Emma ~. Brewer. anf