The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
JAMES TILLINGHAST,
j. &. PEGRAM.
DEXTER Is. POTTER.
WALTER II RADNEX

WALTER III. BARNEY.
After the formal acceptance of the reso-
lutions by the Bar association. the jus
tees OF the supreme. superior and United
States courts entered the chamber. and
Judge Cooke offered the resolutions and
a motion that they be inscribed upon the
records
Hon. lie Baron B. Colt OF the United
States court. long a close personal friend
Of Mr.. Colwell. then delivered the formal
eulogy. as follows:
THE eye grew dim, the voice faltered.
the heart was touched, when the sad tid-
ings came that we should see no more on
earth our beloved companion and brother,
in memory of whom we are now gathered
together. During our whole lives he has
been TO us sunshine and Joy, a perpetuaI
springtime. and we could not realize that
he had lived beyond the days allotted BY
the psalmist.
Though we had watched with anxious
solicitude during those long and weary
months of acute suffering borne with
such heroic cheerfulness, we could not be-
lieve that the sun was setting, and the
shadows OF night were about TO fall And
he had become so much a part of us that
we cannot now realize that he has gone.
I'VE still see i'm living form that kindly
presence as we go forth to our labors In
the morning, and In the solitude OF the
night We hear once more those pleasant
greetings; we grasp again that loving
hand. He still lives with us as OF old
"Oh what higher fame can be accorded
any man than to have lived for moro than
three score years and ten in the affcc-
tionate admiration OF tho community I'm
which he dwelt. TO have rendered long
and distinguished public service to his
city and state; 10 have risen to high lead.
| ership I'm that great profession which IL
| as ancient as the magistracy as noble as
| virtue, as necessary as Justice; TO have
been a loyal, faithful conscientious citi-
zen, a generous loving. true man: and TO
die with that which should accompany
old age. as honor, love. obedience,
| troops OF friends
| MANY men die, and all that Is left Is n
tolling bell, a handful OF earth. and a
passing tradition. other mer die and go
down to posterity I'm their writings. or by
reason OF their civil or military achieve
ments. or the vast fortunes they have
| left behind very few men die. ana theit
memory IL perpetuated from generation
TO geenration because OF their love for
| their fellowmen.
"It was this love for his fellow men
that will ever keep fresh and green the
memory OF francis Colwel. This was
/ the Cornerstone OF his character, the
/ crowning beauty and the Inspiration OF
his life. II was this deep solicitude for
the welfare and happiness OF others which
made him so sympa thetic. so tender and
so human. blood OF our blood. flesh oi
our flesh. and touched with the same I'm.
| flrmties.
From this fountaln-head sprang thu
generous impulse, the gentle manner. th'
gracious courtesy. the Rlnd consideration
and all those lovable personal qualities
which clothed him as with a garment
! Beneath that sparkling wit. bubbins
humor. keen sense ~ the ridiculous
and quick repartee. there ever glowed tn
| kindly human soul.
These qualities of mind and heart raw
10 his personality n peculiar charm. Tho,
made him the most delightful OF com