Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

- ecse-ons dno tne stentofxan tones or his voice were in evidence also. a voice that could be heard at a1i fimes. and MT: Brandesee in all his life. was never called upon by court or jury to "speak louder. But behind that voice was to be found, a brain and a mind of
 It was a delight to hear him address a jury and still greater pleasure to hear him argue case to the supreme court of errors. when questions of law only, were considered
 In an important case which went two or three time to our own supreme court, and like the Occum-SpraRue cases. twice to the supreme court of the United States. Mr. Brandegee's op- ernor Hubbard. of Hartford, who ar- irving in Norwich without having had sufficient opportunity to examine into his side of the case, asked the court for continuance, which Mir. Brande- gee violently opposed.
 The court granting the governor only until ?. m. Of the same day. et the appointed time Mfr. Brandegee made one Of those exhaustive howery axgu- ments. that was his habit, full of rhe- torac and hgurative language, which engrossed the attention of the court and the audience; following Gov. Hub- bard, who in his usual attitude, erect, with his hands-in his side pockets. had addressed the court ir his usual quiet forceful way.
 On the occasion mentioned, he coined a rhetorical phrase. the exact meaning Of which we leave the reader to de- termine. His remarks began and one must remember that this was highly complicated case "Out of the peniir,a- bra of this fog," if your Honors, please. he shouted in his ioudest tones; and then went on to explain the essential questions which emerged from the
 'penumbra-"
 ". ox-l~ If in his trial of causes, and he enjoyed because of his ability and prominence. very large offlce practice, assoctating with himself, Walter c. Moves, whose successful career as judge and practi- tioner, is familiar to all
 In political life MT. Brandegee was as ardent and forcefu1 as in his pro- fessional career, and in the times when he and Thomas M. Waller were tearing each other and each others arguments
 to pieces on the hustings, there was ltvaly action in the political arena of New London All during the hottest of the argument MT Brandegeo and Gov. Waller, remained it was noticed by those on the outside. firm personal friends.
 MT. Brandegee served one term as member of congress from this district. and represented his own in the iegis- laturs.
 If he were austere in manner to the WOT1Q, ne QeVSII4eleSS, possessed a very warm and cordial side which he presented to his friends and to any one who might come to him with any req sonable request. The writer krew that side of his personality, and always found him cordial, genial and cbliging in every instance.
 He left behind him . worthy repre- sentative in the person of that most genial and delightful of gentlemen, his son the Hon. Frank B. Brandegee, sen- ator of the United States, from Con- nectfcut.
 ALFRED COT
 A different type of man was Judge Alfred Colt, the senior. A man Of slight stature, genial. urbane at all times, he served as judge of probate | in the New London district for a num- Der of years, and was for some time the judge of the court of common
 pleas for this county. He also prac- ticed in the superior court as attorney | for one of the New London savings
 banks and other clients.
 Judge Colt is remembered in Nor wich by those of. the older generation,
 as an eminentIy fair judge, one who had no pecu1iarfties, and who presided over his court with great dignitys Throughout his whole career, he won of those with whom he came in con- l tact, and this is true of the entire com-
 munity in which he lived.
 ROBERT COT
 !! Mention should be made also of Hon.
 Robert Colt. a member of the county bar and one of New London's foremost citizens, and very well known in Nor | wich and throughout the state Ills banking and railroad interests
 so completely absorbed his time and
 attention that he was seldom seen in | IA fairs of the various corporations in which he was interested. | Among other corporate relations, he was president of the New London
 Northern railroad for many years, and was also president of the Union bank. | in New London. He also represented
 his town in the legislature and took a | leading part in the affairs of his city and was widely and favorably known | throughout the state.
 A man of great reserve, he was like others who have been mentioned, ex- ceedingly sociable and agreeable when once his reserve was laid side, and this side of his nature is remembered by
 many whose privilege it was to come
 into contact with him, either socially or | in business.
 ANDREW c. EiPPiTT
 | Among the prominent and successful practitioners was Andrew C. Lippitt- | A man of extensive learning and fine l address. he was universally respected among his fellows.
 | He was frequently engaged in the Il trial of cases in Norwich and while his practice was largely of a civil nature he was one of the counsel for the de- fence in the Bowen Muzzy case. having been retained by some Long Island relatives of Miss Bowen's. | While he had no part in the prepara- tion of the case, his advice and assist ance in various ways were invaluable and he made the closing argument for the defence, an argument which proved very cogent and effective. as the result witnessed.
 In causes of a complicated character MT. Lfppitt was at his best and he was known in the profession and among llayman as wise counsellor. Mr. Lap- lpitt was man of fine appearance and equally fine character, and in addition to his professional career, was in bust- Iness life, closely identified with ths New London Gas Light company.
 JUDGE JOHN e. cRuMP
 One of the brilliant young men Whg came to the bar at this time, was 5nllz 1G. Crump, whose father had been Ipractitioner before him. It seldom %. CUTS in life that a man of his attain ments and abilities enjoys the popu'