The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-07


unanimous yesterday in paying tribute
mable qualities He was truly regarded
as one of the states most notable men.
A few expressions secured by The Age
Herald were as follows:
Judge A. o. Lane:
Few men have so long occupied a con-
spicuous place In public life. judge
of the circuit court before and since the
civil war, he was a link between the old
south and the new. He was noted for his
flueney of speech. and. considering his
known feeble health and his advanced
profession.
Few could have withstood the ravages
of disease and the inroads of old age as
he did. His vitality seemed inexhausti-
BILE. He had a good memory, and he
often drew upon his vast store of infor-
nation and related incidents Of bygone
days to the charming entertainment of
his associates. His genial ways and his
cheerful spirit will long be missed by
lawyers and laymen alike"
Judge Charles w. Ferguson:
Il have never known a brighter mind
than that of Judge Coleman. and 1t is
marvellous that he retained it in all its
vigor TO the last. His power of express
sion was both strong and beautiful He
was a fine lawyer, great and good
judge. A bright wit, keen sense of
humor, a well-stored mind made of him a
most charming companion. But to my
mind those qualities that endeared him
most to men was his genuine kindness of
heart and sweetness of disposition.
Senator Hugh Morrow:
mo man has served on the nisi prius
bench longer than Judge Coleman. He
was perhaps the best educated man that
has sat upon the bench. His mind was
quick to find the real questions involved
and his record in the supreme court will
compare favorably with the record of any
judge. HIS career has been long. useful,
distinguished. and the state, bench and
bar have suffered great loss in his
death"
Judge E. C. Grow:
Judge Coleman was my friend. He
was blessed with a most wonderful vi
tally and mentality. l know of no man
who has served in position of public
trust with greater honor. His endow-
ments from nature were singular and his
retention of them to the last truly ex-
ceptional.
II talked with him last Monday on mat
ters of business and hiG mind at that
time was clear and grasped procedure
with remarkable calm. / am pleased to
pay my tenderest respects to his MEM
ory.'
James Weatherly:
'up 10 one. week ago Judge Coleman
retained those rare gifts with which he
has graced the bench OF this state for SO
long a time. / think his remarka BILE
visor was no more praise than his
rare vision. He never required the ser
vice of glasses to penetrate the finest
briefs. At all times he was possessed OF
keen insight into technical questions.
His life's work Is the greatest statue
that can ever be erected to his memory"
B. M. Allen:
II think Judge Coleman's lightness of
heart. his true optimism, his ability TO
look upon the bright side of every care
of life were agencies in the retention of
his great mental endowments. ! know of
no man who was SO vieorous at his age
or possessed of mind 20 acute to every
situation. We will miss the man."
Frank Cahalan:
He was decidedly an able jurist He
was friend worth while. His death
will be distinct loss to the bench and
bar Of this state. His mental vigor at his
advanced age was not SO truly remark
able when one knew the man. His life
will remain fresh in the memory of the
local bench and bar for many years. His
example Of right and truth was nothing