Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-17

Proceedings in General Term This Morning
The Chief Justices Remarks.
An appropriate record Of the action Of the
bar Of the District respecting the death of MIR.
Linden Kent was made in the Court in General
Term today. Upon the assembling Of the court
District Attorney Cole addressed the court,
calling attention TO the action OF the bar in re-
lation to Mr.. kents death. He presshied 20
the court the report made by Mr.. Carlisle o. the
chairman OF the committee appointed by that
meeting and unanimously adopted by the meet
ing. This report was 4 tribute from the mem
beers Of the bar 10 the memory Of their dead
associate.
Mr.. Cole proceeding. said: These e,pres-
sions, am sure, touch = chord OF responsive
sympathy in the hearts of all who knew Mr.
hent- His great and varied requirements his
grace OF manner and brilliancy of intellect won
him position at the bar which few men have
enjoyed. These qualities, Joined with his Ren-
ueness Of nature and kindness Of heart, capti-
waited and charmed in social and privnte hfe
he was a true knight of honor in our profess
SION, and leaves none but the ples-antest Of i'm
pressions and recollections of him with us
While we are shocked and panied at his sudden
death We point with pride and satisfaction to
| the beauty and symmetry Of his character and
career.
AH ocuall oi tne members OF the bar, beg
to have this action Of their meeting entered in
the minutes Of the court as our tribute of re-
spect TO the life and memory Of our deceased
brother"
The chief justice replying said: The rcsolu-
tions presented so lucidly and fully express the
qualities OF mind, heart and person which char
acterized our deceased brother Kent in life that
II would seem nothing can appropriately be
added save our sincere approval Of the senti-
ments and snalyses therein expressed. Mr..
Kent attracted others 10 himself TO an unusual
extent This was occasioned largely,
doubtless. by his genial and polished vet
transformations manner. but more becau.s
OF kindly feeling toward bis fellowmen which
seemed, so 70 speak, TO illuminate his inter-
| course with them. For this reason. IL NAV b.
many who were not 20 fortunate ne 10 sustain
intimate relations with out deceased brother
felt, when he approached. that they greeted Q
| friend OF whose honor and fidelity there could
be no question. As lawyer he WINS learned.
| earnest, industrious and able and commanded
| the attention and respect OF the court and Jury
| He seemed to be instinct with zeal and
energy. yet was ALWAYS courteous 20 his adver-
sary and strictly observant Of the decorum
proper in the presence OF the court. He was
not only well trained intellectually. but evil
| IDENTITY had subjected his passions and impulses
TO the ethical rules which be had adopted for
his guidance. His death, to his family an irrep-
arabic loss, leaves in the social and profes-
sionsl circles q void not easily filed.
The memory Of our brother Kent viii long.
be cherished by those who knew him. as q friend
OF mankind, and above all in the best and
truest sense a gentleman. The request Of the
bar of the District Of Columbia that the rcso-
buttons presented by the district attorney be
! spread upon the minutes OF this court 10
granted and il is so ordered"