The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-16

| for this But no strong able man was
ever a hasty product declared the speak
er Col. Baker declared that no man
more I'm close personal touch with n
greater number OF people In this state
had ever been elected TO so high a ju-
dicial position.
1t was fortunate indeed 10 get so good
bench as the people were 10 have
for their new court I'm view OF the many
politicians In the general assembly Col
Baker named as the three most essential
things for a Judge courtesy, patience
and the touch OF human feeling and ex-
perience with the ability TO sort OF read
between the lines and 20 give Just the
apparently slight testimony that might
really be Of great importance 10 a proper
determination OF a cause. Judge Sweet
land, I'm the opinion OF Col Baker pos
sessed all these qualifications and for
many years day I'm and day out had
given proof thereof,
JUDGE SWEETLAND'S SUCCESSOR.
Judge Rucckert, the successor OF Judge
Sweetland, as Judge OF the district court
was next called on by Toastmaster Idn-
coin. Judge Rueckert began by referring
90 tho Importance OF and the great in
terest that had been taken I'm the forma-
tion OF the new superior court. The
people called for the election OF men OF
the highest character and ability. 10
which qualifications the lawyers added
that OF wanting jurlste. The general
assembly had done its work I'm this regard
splendidly. The man selected for head
OF the court was one OF the ablest and
best qualified men for the position in the
state. No one denied this.
The speaker said he had worked with
him for many years and had admired the
masterful way in which he disposed OF its
business. Whi.e all rejoiced at the
promotion Of Judge Sweetland and his
assumption OF greater responsibilities.
yet there was general regret among his
old associates at his removal from their
midst
IL was like losing a good schoolmaster
In behalf OF the scholars. as a testimonial
OF their regard that he could take with
him 10 his new sphere Of duties Judge
Rueckert presented TO Judge sweetland
the loving cup
The whole asscmblage stood up and
cheered, and Judge Rueckert again
wished Judge Sweetlaad n long and happy
career In the higher court
RESPONSE OF CHIEF JUSTICE.
Judge Swectland was deeply touched by
the presentation. He said In very feeling
tones This is too much. altogether too
much ] was delighted 20 be your guest
bat this ri,h gift comes unexpected
shall keep Il IN loving remembrance of
you and / shall transmit IL 90 my chill
dren TO show how good and loving mon
who have 20 meet an the harsh Incidents
Of life may remain"
His honor said that words could not OK
press his feelings Ills relations with
those attached 90 the court were close
They were relations in which men could
not deceive each other You have over
looked my shortcomings. and ,nank Won
from the bottom of my heart FOR this
splendld endorsement OF me. With no
oratorical eject. but Weighing ard mean
ing every word that ] saw / assure Won
THIS is The proudest moment 81 my life
am proud 81 myself that have 90 thor
obghly won your love and esteem.
Judge hweetaud paid high tribute
10 hts successor. praised The hard working
and faithful members % the press who
attended hif court, 'he police who aiwavs
wanted % SEQ that an the good thar
could he said for q man was said. being
any assisted .T thR ~ the probation of.
ncers. Judge sweoUand said that amidst
at the sordidness and guilt ~ criminal
work q true heart was not hardened
Ihere was some good In even the worst