The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-08
IN MBMORIAM.
Resolutions Of Respect to the
Late A. Z. I. WOrley.

Upon the opening Of Police Court yester-
day morning the following resolutions were
read, followed by remarks of Judge John
Lord Love, with respect to the late Hon. a.
! f. T. Worey:
To The Honorable the Police Court OF the CITY
and County OF San Francisco, State OF California:
Your Committee on Resolutions relative to the
death OF the ate A. L. I. WOrl y, Judge OF this
court, beg leave 10 report as follows
On the 1st day OF January, 1892, there was
cast over the home aud family circle Of our most
highly hon0red and beloved companion ana eS-
teeined ana highly respected public servant,
hon. A L L, Wofley, a gloom Of sadness,
| Friends and relatives with bowed heads and
heavy hearts and with bated breath awaited the
decision OF The Divine Ruler, from whose Judg-
menf there is no appeal
AT about 1 O'Clock in the evening the decision
came; The mantle of death fell about his couch,
and the Hon. A. L. T. WOrley was taken from
ameuE US Though We may not longer ENJOY ms
cOngenia cOmpauiunshp, there is left to us
pleasant memories Of our past association with
nm ana OF his worth, many virtues and great
public service.
lie had long been identified with The interests
OF the State Of California, having arrived here
IN the year 1870. lie Immediately became con
nected Wth The public press OF our Stale, ana as
Journalist merlted az excellent reputation,
In 1884 he was admitted TO The bar OF TINS
State and engaged In the practice 81 The law.
His allegiance TO truth aud honesty aud his
aDlHty Was soon recognized, and lie became as
slStdnt 10 the Guy and County Attorney Ot the
city and county OF San Francisco. In that de-
paiiment he rendered most valuable services
10 lie cry. In recognition OF his legal ability
and ei his great familiarity and knowledge OF
tie laws relative 10 this municipality he became
The legal adviser OF the hoaId OF Supervisors.
and under his direction and advice many or the
best ana most SalutAry ordinances were framed.
In November OF 1890 he elected 10 the
honorable position OF Judge Of this honorable
court which office he filled until his unexpected
dealh. lie proved himself 20 be conscientious
and impartial Judge. tie was ardent and pdluS-
taking IN the discharge OF bis official dulles.
npnflie'S
himself the rest and repONe which nature re-
CURED OF hlm. His extreme SeusitYehesS 10 the
misfortune OF others on the one hand, ana hls
regard Tor the Interests OF the people aud me
protection OF The citizen on the other made RAPID
lnf0ddS upon his constitution and nervous SyS-
TEN. Ii has been truthfully said that his sick
ness ard final dissolution was largely, If not
wholly, due 10 MS devotion to and his lndtiaiIg-
able labors IN The discharge OF the dulles OF his
office.
As the Hon. A. f. T. WorIey was a congeuial
companion, respectful 10 all and Kind 10 ms
ii@ndS, so was he a LOVING father ana dutuuI
husband lie had most high regard tOr home
and home surroundings. II Is now
ReSOired, That In Tie death OF tie Hon. A. J..
I. NOrIey this court has lost a valuable mem
Der aud the community Mighty esteemed,
honest and conscientious official; aud
RcSOtUed, mat the members OF TINS cout ana
The members OF the bar 90 greatly lament the
death Of the Hon. a. L. Z. Woriey ana do sin
cerely SympatniZe with The family and relatives
OF the deceased IN their sore Affections and be It
furth-r
Resolrcd. That this report and resolutions be
spread In full upon the minutes OF this court,
aud that ali encrOsSed copy thereof be presented
10 Tie widow Of The deceased
4 tier the above resolutions had been read
Judge Love secured the attention Of those
present and delivered a eulOgy upon the
deceased, in which he briefly reCounted the
many noble characteristics of the deceased
as noted during an acquaintance Of over %
years. and III conclusion ordered the resoiu-
TONS to be spread upon the minutes of the
court.