The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-01-12


" ords concerning one OF Judge Pope's
capabilities which he pointed out had
not been commented on at the SER
vices held in the federal court. He
said M referred 20 Judge Pope's ex-
traordinary ability a = a public speak
er. "In my Judgment" he contin-
ued. he was the most logical and
capable public speaker this state ever
produced"
United States senator Catron fol-
lowed. giving a brief biographical
sketch OF the dead iurist N telling
a compliment paid Judge Pope wnen
he was quite a young mar by SEN
ator Hokc Smith. OF Georgia. He
said Senator Smith had pronounced
Judge Pope as one Of the most extra
! ordinary men In ,he United States.
He said Mr.. Smith had volunteered
10 defray the expenses OF a college ed
u~cation for Judge Pope. but that The
judge declined except a. " he be per-
United to pay back every dollar with
interest al a later date.
Judge Pope knew no politics IN the
bench. tho senator added. and on the
bench he knew neither enemies nor
friends. though he kneT both on the
bench. His administrator OF the
law was firm and encfset!c" c'n;in-
ued the senator. Some ~litlgants and
members OF the bar complained that
Judge Pope was TOO slow In making
decisions but those who lost Their
cases In his court complained he ar
rived at decisions too q%nicsly." The
senator then told how unpopular II
Is 10 be a Judge, rs the judges IN the
bench smiled.
Concluding. Mr.. Catron said: Il
believe Judge Pope was one of the
best and purest men we ever had in
this state"
Former Attorney General Frank W.
Clancy said a few words ~prefacing
his remarks with the statement there
was little left to be said. He paid a
tribute TO Judge Pope's unremitting
devotion 20 work he had TO do, and
said that this energy and this persist
ency In the course OF duty undoubt-
edy WAS one Of Judge Pores most
striking characteristics.
United States District Attorney
Summers Burkhari then spoke briefly,
as follows: Judge Pope VAS one OF
the most conscientious men on the
bench / ever knew. He was IA si
to duty Discussing Judge Fope's
falling health which occasioned the
alarm OF his friends, Mr.. Burkhart
said tina he had begged the Judge 20
let up In his court work and take
care Of his health but h "a the jur!st
had replied that To SIT on the bench
was a recreation &c him; the worK
he found In going TO and from the
Office.
Ex-senator Herbert b. Holt OF Las
Cruces in response 10 "A request OF
| Chief Justice hanna 10 speaH OF
Judge Pope, said; II knew Judge
Pope for many years. His was "a most
distinguished character. HIS great
Industry was ever noticed u 50 was
his devotion to work The speaker
declared tina the Judges fairness and
imPar,iality on the bench wac re-
markable. He admitted that Judge
Pope was inclined, perhaps, 20 be
somewhat intolerant with the lawyer
who came into court unprepared to
Try "A case when that lawyers con-
duct was attributed TO carelessness
but AS a rule. he said, the Judge wss
the acme OF courtesy and considera-
ton.
ANInfNNA ~ - iAAAu VI ANANn VIE
The next speaker said he had begun
n Q practices Of law before Judge Pope
and he added that the judges sympa-
thetic character was of commented
upon. 1t was 10 ms mind the great
est thing he possessed he declared.
He WAS unusually tolerant Of mem
bers Of The bar. especially OF the
younger ones. | think he wa one
OF the very best citizens OF the state. 20
In concluding the ceremonies.
CHIEF Justice Hanna said there vas
little 10 add 20 an occasion OF this
kind. He said Judge Pope was not
only known 10 all but so vac ms ca
rcer. NO man, perhaps ever stoou
In greetes respect than Judge Pope
nc continued. In New Mexico he
became distinguished almost tae das
he arrived. lie was faithful In the
greater .hings Of lie. He was called
upon 10 receive great honers and he
was called upon 20 carry great re-
sponsibintles We an respect his
memory"
The Judge then accepted the reso-
buttons. ordered them spread on ne
court records and then adjourned
court OUT Of memory 70 the dead
iurlst.
Before adJourniLg court Chief JUS
tice Hanna accepted the suggestion
o. Senator catron 20 have a COPS
made OF the resolutions and forward
ed 20 Mrs william II. Pope.
Among tho lawyers and court on
eials present az the exercises wefe.
ar. = District Attorney summers