El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-11-09

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this time lawyers and others noticed
that Judge Pope was on the verge Of
a physical collapse. The pallor Of the
judges face during that trial had come
as a shock to his friends who then
realized how III he was. Discussing
the territorial days when Judge Pope
sat on the bench, Judge Wright said
that the Judge had impressed his CO.
workers with his ability and industry.
He pronounced Judge Pope as the stu
dent, the lawyer and the jurist of the
territorial bench.
Tells Of Roswell Days
Attorney ]. M. Hervey, Of Roswell,
following Judge Wright; said that few
people perhaps realize that the be-
ginning Of Judge Pope's iii health was
undoubtedly due to the laborious days
he spent In the Pecos valley when he
held court from 5 a. m. to 10 .. m. day
after day. Fifteen years age, when
Chaves county began to fill up, many
Of the people were not accustomed to
the energetic fulilment OF the law, he
pointed out. There was a Sunday
closing law, a deadly weapon act and
the law against selling liquor to min
ors. These were laws Judge Pope de-
cided to enforce strictly and he did
enforce them.
Mr.. Hervey said Judge Pope posses
| sed some qualities that few men
possess and he declared that he was
a distinct advantage to all with whom
he came In contact. He praised Judge
Pope's home life and said that he was
as graceful and hospitable as an en-
tertainer as he was just and logical a
judge.
Rehehan on Early Days
Attorney A. b. Renehan, the next
speaker, declared that few men had
known Judge Pope more intimately
than he and DR.. j. H. Sloan. Of Santa
Fe, who had me- the Judge when he
came out to New Mexico from Georgia,
a frail young man seeking health.
1--WE arrived in Santa Fe about the
same time" he said, "and it was my
good fortune to know him so well as
to discern the qualities Of his very
human heart a
He said that Judge Pope engaged in
newspaper work shortly after he came
out here and as a reporter he showed
the excellence of judgment, the care
fulness of detail and the precision Of
language that characterized him later
on the bench. Nj. Renehan said that
every n has recognized that Judge
Pope had a certain aloofness of man.
ner which he attributed to the severe
style Of his bringing up. But. he said,
Judge Pope himself regretted his lack
OF the quality that makes one "a good
mixer" Concerning the judges re-
ngious ideas, Mr.. Renehan said: "Re-
hgion did not bubble out Of him, but
IT came out naturally" He added
that Judge Pope believed in helping
others and helped many a youth.
educating two boys he brought over
from the Philippines.
Although Judge Pope was somewhat
reserved In manner he was clever AZ
repartee on occasion, and no man
could laugh more heartily at e clever
Joke or flash Of humor. Mr.. Renehan
declared.
Opinion of Judges
CHIEF Justice Roberts then said a
few words. He began by declaring
that he was proud to know Judge
Pope was his friend. He cited an in
stance when he, Judge Roberts, first
sat on the bench, meeting Judge Pope.
The dead jurist was particularly kind
to him, Judge Roberts pointed out. in.
~strncting him in the writing Of opin-
ions, the searching for the authorities
and the general work Of the court.
On that occasion / formed the con.
clusion that Judge Pope vas the EN-.
bodiment Of kindness and courtesy
a conclusion that ever remained with
me-" said the chief justice.
Mr.. Justice Hanna also said a few
words of eulogy. He declared that
Judge Pope was "~unexcelled for char
.acteristics that do not characterize all
of u.s.
Judge PoIIock's Tribute
Concluding the ceremonies, U. S.
District Judge Pollock also paid a
tribute. ALLOW me to suggest" he
began, that when a good man like
Judge Pope passes away, more than
passing notice should be made"
The Judge Insisted that proper re-
spect should be paid to the memory Of
great men, and deplored the little no
tice given by the nation to Mr. JUS
tice Brewer when HIS funeral was
held And yet Mr.. Justice Brewer had
shown untiring interest in his service
to the nation, he said. Judge Pollock
continued: What is said here Of
Judge Pope no longer matters to him,
the record Of his life is made up.
cannot touch him, neither
can praise reach him. It matters not
to Judge Pope whether these proceed
lngs were held, OF what has been said.
The resolutions may bring some
however, to a broken-hearted
widow. If they do, then this meeting
has been Of avail"
Before the conclusion Of the cere-
monies, Attorney Francis, c. Wilson
presented a set Of resolutions from
The members Of the bar Of Colfax
deploring the death Of Judge
Pope and praising him as great and
lust Judge. These resolutions were
by A. G. Voorhees,, Elmer E.
and H. A. Kiker, also BY
State Senator 3 G. Champion and
4. l. Buckley, ell Of Ration.