Evening journal., 1918-06-19

party leadership, but for many years
his advice was sought In party coun-
ellis. At all times of crisis within his
party, and always when political ques-
tions OF outstanding importance were
to be decided, Colonel Nields was to be
found in the forefront OF those who
stood for honesty IN politics and civic
righteousness in government.
ellis charming personality and VII
that left no sting made him sought Tor
social functions and his sturdy man
hood and wise counsel caused his sup
port to be universally desired Tor all
matters OF public importance.
"His brethren at the bar are proud OF
their profession because OF his assocla-
tion with them and oil people OF our
state generally have felt honored TO
name him as one Of her foremost citi-
zens."
Chief Justice Pennewill also paid
beautiful tribute to Colonel Nields, as
follows:
ut is not easy TO express ones feel
ings respecting the death Of a friend
ike Colonel Nields. We can respect
and admire in equal degree two per-
sons whom we are proud TO know, but
we do not have the same love and ar
fection for both OF them. And the rea-
son Is, that respect Is based upon abil-
ity and character, while love Is IN
spired by the finer and softer quail
tiles and these qualities that irresist-
lbly draw and hold others on ones
self are Of the heart rather than the
brain. While they are not rare or un-
common among men, they do seem 10
be often lacking in those who lead
busy and conspicuous lives. such men
are not always as thoughtful, kind and
considerate OF others as they might
be; and u is because their minds are
so intently flxed on other things mat
they have not sufficient time for the
amenities and fellowship OF lie. All
OF us have seen men Of. this class as
well as Of that other class Of which
Colonel Nields was a notable example
He lived TO a ripe old age, filled posi-
ti0ns Of prominence and trust, was
recognized as the nestOr OF the bar
OF his state for many years, but his
honors, distinctions and busy life never
chilled the warmth OF his nature or
dried up the springs Of his klndlness
and love- lie was one OF those men
whom we are pleased TO know and
always glad 20 meet. His kindly smile,
word and winsOme way were
never lacking, and seemed to be an in
splration TO him who gave as well as
TO those who received. ! cannot better
express by opinion OF Colonel Nields
than by saying-he was q perfectly
lovable man. IL was my good fortune
10 know him well. More than once l
have been with him in his home, as
well as elsewhere; l have met him on
The streets OF the city times without
number and have observed him in his
office as we'll as in the Court room,
but wherever the meeting happened to
be- I was always impressed with his
peculiar charm, attractive personality
and indescribable winsOmeness."
Il shall not forget something that
was said by the eloquent minister who
conducted the funeral services Of our
friend. lie said that Col. Nields never
spoke unkindly Of anyone. l had not
thought OF him in Just that way be-
fore, but can well believe the statement
true. 10 would be foreign to all we
know about the Colonel TO think he
was ever unkind or unjust TO anyone in
thought, act or speech. And can there
be a finer tribute paid to any man than
TO say: He never spoke unkindly OF
others? He had troubles. trials ana
temptations like other men. In pro-
fessional and business life he came In
contact with those who were not al
ways as thoughtful Of the feelings and
opinions of others as he was, but his
good nature was ever present and his
kindliness was always a cheer. a smile,
and an apt story well told were to him
useful and effective weapons, and they
often proved the truth Of the saylng,-a
soft answer turneth away wrath.
ut is inconceivable TO onyone who
knew the Colonel well that he would
wound the feelings OF |