The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-03
Iowa Federal Judges
Mcpherson and Wade.

Mcpherson and Wade.
The recent death Of Judge McPher-
son after an honorable career. both as
a citizen and a judge, and the appoint
Wade, brings to mind other eminent
men who have filed these places of
trust and, honor as appointees from
Iowa several OF whom were residents
OF our fair city OF Keokuk.
Judge McPherson.
Smith Mcpherson, whom the people
of Keokuk were pleased to honor,
Was O native of Indiana, who was
born in Morgan county in that state,
February IA, 1S4s. Reared on farm
he received a liberal education. Re-
moving to Iowa he entered the state
university, graduating in the law de-
partment in 1870. He located at Red
Oak In Montgomery county, and en-
tered upon the practice Of law. In
1874 he was elected on the republican
ticket, district attorney for the third
district. serving six years In 1880 he
was electea attorney general of the
state, serving four years. In 1900 he
was appointed by the president, Unit
ed States Judge for the southern dis
trict and still holding that position
he recently died, causing sincere sor-
row from the bar and the people of
the state.
Martin J. Wade.
His successor Martin j. Wade, has
been prominent and influential man
in Iowa democratic politics. He was
born at Burlington, Vermont, October
20. 1861. He came to Iowa in 1870,
receiving his education in the COM
mon schools, at St. Joseph's college
at Dubuque, and in the Iowa State
university. He studied law and was
admitted to the bar in 1886 In 1892
he was made professor in the law
department OF the state and since the
latter date has been lecturer IL the
same department, and since 1897 has
been a lecturer in the medical depart
ment In 18S9-90 he was president Of
the State Bar association; and has
been president of the Iowa City pub
lie library since its organization in
1897. In 1898 he was elected Judge Of
the eighth judicial district, serving
until 1902 when he was representative
in congress for the second district on
the democratic ticket. From the be-
ginning 1t was thought that the honor
would finally come to Judge Wade
who only few days ago received the
appointment.
Other Iowa Judges.
Judge Samuel F. Miller was born at
Richmond, KY, April 5, 1916. He was
educated in the common schools and
village academy and when only eigh-
teen began the study of medicine. He
attended medical lectures at Transyl
vania university, receiving his diploma
and began practice at Barbersville in
1893, where he remained eight years.
In 1S45 he read law, was admitted to
the bar. and decided to change his
profession to the practice of law.
He removed to Iowa in May, 1850.
locating at Keolsuk as member
Of the law firm Of Rankin & Miller,
and soon rose to high rank. When
the United States supreme court was
reorganized in 1861, he had risen to
such eminence at the bar that the bar
Of Iowa. Kansas, Minnesota and Wis
consin united in recommending Sam
uel F.. Miller for one OF the new JUS
tees. President Lincoln was person
ally acquainted with the Iowa jurist
and recognized his high qualifications
for the place AID in July, 1862, sent
his nomination to the senate where it
was Immediately confirmed In speak
ing of Judge Miller, high authority
has said,
"Some other judges had greater
learning, but none possessed more
legal wisdom. After delivering ju6g-
ments whose infiuence>will outlive the
granite walls Of the court room and
after deciding cases that Involved
millions of money, he died poor in
gold but rich in fame. Morally, his
great character was simplicity; men,
tally 1t was logically q rugged vigor
of reasoning"
He died at Washington, d. c. Oc-
tober Is, 1890, lamented by the entire
country.
James M. Love-This distinguished
Iowa jurist who adorned the federal
bench, died, leaving behind him life
of honor. James NJ. Love was born
in Fairfax, Va. March 4, 1920. When
twelve years Of age the family moved
to GAINESVILLE, Ohio, and there he OBJ
tanned a good education and studied
law with an older brother. When the
war with Mexico began, he volunteered
and was chosen captain of company.
serving during the war. In 1850 he
came to Iowa, locating at Keokuk
where he entered into a partnership
with Samuel F.. Miller in the practice
OF law. In 1862 he was elected on tho