The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-04
JUDGE TARsNEY GOES IN
tie is Now Member of Oklahoma's
Supreme Court at Guthrie.


Guthrie, o. T., June 3.-The June term
Of the supreme court convened yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock with all the
5ustices-Daie, Burford, Bierer, Scott
and McAtee-present
Justice Tarsney, appointed to succeed
Justice Burford, being present. was
sworn in. The ordeal was of more than
common interest. Before retiring, JUS
tice Burford himself swore in. Justice
Tarsney. Chief Justice Dale, in appro-
pirate words, paid high tribute TO
Judge Burford as spokesman for the
eourt, and said that by unanimous wish
pf the members of the supreme court an
appropriate tribute was agreed TO be
spread on the docket of the court.
Justice BurfOrd made a fitting answer
In saying farewell to his colleagues on
the bench. He said that his relations
with members Of the court had ALWAYS
been of the pleasantest nature.
The following was spread upon the
records of the court:
Per Curtain: Now at this time It an
bearing that John H Burford. ascot
hte justice Of this court, is abort to sew
er his connection with this body. and
the remaining judges Of said court de-
string to record their appreciation Of
mis- services upon the bench, and their
personal regard for his as an Individual
with whom we have long sustained in
inmate personal and official relations
say. That in the retirement of Judge
BurfOrd, this territory has lost the serv-
aces or JuriSt whose sole object has
been 10 exalt justice, and Who has ex
inhibited in his work upon the bench his
eminent fitness for the position which
ne has occupied. In all the perplexing
and multifarfouS questions coming he
Tore the court for adjudication. we have
Found that mis- cinscience. intelligence
and learning in the law have greatly
aided US an flndig the path which leads
straight TO justice. Under the peculiar
condftlonS which exist in this newly set
tied territory, 1t is well known thar
very many cases arise wherein no nr.a
eedents are available TO aid the court in
its conclusions. In all such we have re-
lied with great confidence on the Wis
dom of our associate, and take pleasure
I'm awarding to him much credit for a
proper determination of such causas
We knowThat while the records of the
courts OF this territory shall last. rgne
reputation of our associate for wisdom
Dourage and fidelity TO the trust assu-n-
ed Is secure. We feel that the peonle
BChtiStiAS Al OhIduOtna nave al q II fines
relied upon his judicial fairness and IN
teSrity with unqualified confidence. Ard
we say 10 all that such confidence mas
been well and properly bestowed. In
all his acts with unfaltering hand Ia
has penned the lines from which the
truth shines forth with radiance. No
nross appears 10 blind the eve. No
cfoud ohscureS TO dim the light but
quick and true on wisdom wings the ar
row flies, rveals the truth and error
dies
No monument OF craven stone is 50
Fasting 10 perpetuate the memory Of
mems deeds as records made in the
performance of duty, and nothing
(which may be said or written of our
associate. Will 50 exemplify his wisdom
and integrity as the archieves Of this
court As long as men shall love right
and eschew evil. Will such inscriptions
speak in truthful praise Of all thosa
qualities in man which demonstrate
grandeur Of character.
In our social relations there has Faan
much which brings us near. Always
ready for duty. ever charitable Of The
opinions OF his associates. kindly in his
sympathy. and courteous in his CON
duct, we feel very sensibly the loss
which has come 70 Us in the retirement