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He received in Spain the degrees of LL.M. and D.D. Returning to his island home, he practiced law for two years, becoming prose cuting attorney in 1877, and afterwards judge of the Court of First Instance, hold-

ary. He won golden opinions from his col leagues, and in 1898 returned, covered with many laurels, and served on the Bench under the Spanish government until the American occupation, when he was continued in service

LOUIS SULZBACHER, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.

ing that position for many years in various parts of the island. He was transferred to the judiciary in Cuba in 1888 and held different posts in that island until 1891, when he was transferred to the Philippines. He remained there seven years, occupying many positions of great responsibility in the judici-

as a judge of the highest courts by the Mili tary Governors. On the organization of civil government, in June, 1900, he was commis sioned by the President of the United States as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. This high post he still adorns with his talents and enlightens with his learning.