The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

rhere of sunshine and good cheer every
gathering made happy by his presence.
by temperament and inheritance he
was loyal son OF his native state. His
nature seemed permeated with a kind
OF Rhode Island wit and wisdom as fresh
and bracing as her native air. He loved
her history, her traditions. her institu-
tions, and he was a master OF her statute
law
He was a worshipper OF Rhode Island
men OF the old school. and his mind was
a storehouse OF anecdote and reminis-
cences OF the great lawyers and public
men OF preceding generations. Nothing
could be more entertaining than TO hear
him tell. In his own inimtable way, his
impressions and recollections of notable
persons and events long passed.
I'm harmony with his character and
quiet tastes, all that was beautiful in
literature and In nature appealed TO him.
He was devoted TO good books. and well
read In the best English classics. For
him nature never lost her charms. Ever
sweet to him were the fields. the forest.
tho stream, the song OF the bird. the
foliage, and the golden sunset g,
The thought OF n days outing with
rod or gun filed his soul with the en-
thusiasm and buoyancy OF youth. Tho
tenderest memories OF more than thirty
years OF the closest friendship cluster
around the many happy days we have
passed together on the hanks Of the wild
mountain stream.
"The profession OF the law Is one OF thu
noblest of human pursuits. The law lee
at the very foundation OF society and gov
ernment. Upon IL rest the hfe liberty.
| property and reputation OF every Citizen
the peace and security OF families, the
well-being and safety OF the state the
| welfare OF nations. To this calling our
| dear brother brought abilities OF high
order and devoted so years of his life.
He did not belong to the class of law
yers who achieve success along the bar
rem path of technical legal rules. He was
not what rs termed a learned man I'm the
science OF the law Thcrxn well grounded
I'm legal principles. his sanding at the
bar may he traced largely to his per-
sonal character. sound Judgment a rare
knowledge OF human nature. and a re-
markabe tact and skill in the manages
ment OF cases His keen insight quickly
| detected the very heart OF n case and he
seemed TO possess a kind OF intuition OF
what. would be the final decision of the
court.
''Iie was a strong and convincing advo-
cate. careful conservative, conscientious
counsellor. In the preparation OF cases
| he relied more upon a mastery OF the
facts than upon an examination of pre-
cedents. Cautious, and at times some
what timad, he advised the settlement OF
controversies rather than incur the haz-
ara OF trial. he was by nature n peace
maker. He served his clients faithfully
and we'll. Active, alert and resourceful
In emergencies. nothing was left undone
10 protect their interests and to secure
their just rights.
! While heSitating about bringing cases
TO trial. when the hour OF battle came
he was n soldier fully armed and
EQUIPPED But his heart was free from
All bitterness. and the contentious. rival
res, anu animoSities OF the court room.
| vanished with the setting sun He won
MS cases by clearness OF statement lucid
| method of arrangement graceful and ar
| uSnt presentation OF the leading issues
and above all. by his winning personal
Qualities his sincerity, and hfs honesty.
it was the lovable character OF the man
pack or the advocate, which impressed.
both court and jury.
During the latter years of his life ,ha
interests OF the city and the Rhode Island
Bar association engrossed his attention.
Inc ndelity. skill and success with which
ne conducted the city's legal business for
long term OF years is universally rocor-
nized The work OF the Bar associa lion
was most attractive to him and one in
isfactlon.
ITO advance the science of iurisnr,,.
dence, promote the administration of h,s
tce and uphold the honor of the profess
sion were objects dear to his heart and
congenial 10 his character That he
should have been the founder OF the as
soclation and die still bearing its highest
honors, will forever link that organiza-
! uon with his name and memory
But after ALL my brothers. we are not
gathered here to offer formal words OF
eulogy. We are here 10 voice the beat
ings Of our hearts. to express in broken
words our fondest recollectlons OF a
friend. He was my friend and yours: the
friend of all. We knew him we'll and
: loved him much There Is no one left to
take his place. The Creator never duplj-
Gates creation. Every human being
has distinct character. a separate work.
which he alone can accomplish.
The mission OF our dear friend was TO
make the world brighter. a happier ana
n better place TO live In; and faithfully
has he performed his appointed task.
Iio knit more closely the ties OF human
brotherhood. He filed his days with
countless kindnesses. lie was the most
neighboriy OF men.
He lived and stl lives I'm the lives
or others. He was kind 10 all except him.
self. He was self-sacrihcng and freely
gave out or his own needs. He was re-
sponsive TO every form OF human suffer-
Ing and want In the stress and storm of
life he was a comforter
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