The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-14

mander.
Contrary to expectations no word was
received. last night from Miss May
Ward and Miss Lee Ward regarding the
time of their arrival in Birmingham.
For that reason the announcement OF
the funeral had to be again postponed.
1t is known that the two daughters
received the kilograms and have start
ed on their way home. They are ex-
pected to arrive here this evening and
If So the funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon. No definite funeral arrange
ments will be made until the two
daughters are heard from. Interment
will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Bench and Bar Meeting
A meeting of the Birmingham Bench
and Bar will probably be called at an
early date for the purpose of passing
resolutions on the death of Capt. W. c.
Ward, which occurred yesterday after
noon. Camp Hardee, of which he was
recently elected commander, will probab-
ly also hold a special meeting or will
take action at the next regular meeting.
Many expressions of regret over the
demise of Captain Ward were heard
yesterday when the news was given out,
especially about the court house, where
the distinguished lawyer was best known
and esteemed
Among the tributes paid Captain Ward
was that of Senator Joseph F. john
ston, a lifelong friend, who came with
him from Selma to Birmingham. Sem
ator Johnston's short but feeling tribute
follows:
"A good citizen. brave soldier, an
able lawyer and a Christian gentleman,
Captain Ward will be long missed and
long mourned.
A Noble Character
General E. w. Rucker, who has been
intimately acquainted with Captain Ward
as a personal friend during his long
residence in Birmingham, paid distinct
tribute to his personal character.
"A better or truer man, both in pro-
fessional and private life, said General
Rucker Never drew the breath of life
Anything good that can be said of him
has my sincere. endorsement, During the
many years of my acquaintance with
him as a personal friend 1 found him to
be just and loyal and noble. At no time
did he perform an act which would not
add credit to the nobest of noble char
acters.
HE was one of the leading citizens
of the state, and in his death Birming-
ham and Alabama have lost one of their
noblest men and a brilliant lawyer"
sss Judge Lanes Tribute s--os
Judge A. o. Lane. who was associated
with Captain Ward at the bar for many
years, said yesterday:
1.-The people of Alabama will learn with
deep grief of Captain Wards sudden
death. He was one of the few men,
known to me, of positive convictions,
who had no enemies. He was true In
all the relations of life. He was good
Christian, in the broadcast sense of that
term and this embodies good citizenship
and sincere friendships. While he did
not practice law actively In the court
house for the last two or three years,
he was recognized by the Birmingham
bar as one of it's most eminent and con-
spicuous members.
HE was known for his high standard
of ethics, and his ability was acknow
lodged on all hands. While he was ar
dent in the cause of his clients, he was
never unjust to his adversarles or their
witnesses He was prominently just in
all his dealings, and his loss will prove
a severe loss to the people and tn
bar"
Judge Abernethy Talks
Judge H. B. Abernethy whose acquaint
ance with Captain Ward extended over
wears of intimate professional intercourse,
declared that the late attorney was one
of the best lawyers, in every sense OF the
word, whom he had ever met.
He was a gentleman and a lawyer of
the old school," said Judge Abernethy, |
land inspired confidence and admiration |
in all who made his acquaintance. 1t may |
cepted a legal case unless he was GER
tain that his clients cause was just.
He possessed keen analytical mind, |
and knew the law thoroughly and inter-
preted it skillfully His death is dis
tinct loss to the bar, as we'll as to the
oitizenry of Birmingham and the state
at large"
Law Partner Pays Tribute
u T. Rudolph, who was associated with |
Captain Ward as law partner, said
last night:
II have been the partner at law of Cap
tain Ward for over four years. and have
had full proof of the strength and ca
pacity of his intellect. Though seventy
five years of age at the time of his
death. his faculties were keen and he |
was a brilliant man to the last day.
During his life he was a factor in |
much important litigation When Senator
J. F. Johnston was governor of Alabama |
he and Judge w. r. Houghtun were
called upon by that executive to represent
the state as special counsel in a num-
Der of important cases.
"A good index to his personal character
was found In his treatment of young
lawyers He was at all times considerable
and patient and willing to help all who
needed help.
His was a high sense of honor, and
he was a stickler for legal ethics. He
believed in unfolding the majesty of the
time. He practical always with a view
to his clients interest, and selfish per-
sonal motives never Influenced him.
II believe the Birmingham bar has
never known a member quite like Captain
Ward, and he will be sadly missed"
SOuthside Social Postponed
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