The morning times., 1896-12-31
PRAISE FOR DR.. GALL|NGER
Elegant Little Tribute From the
Mayor of Concord, N. H.
NOT FOR POLITICAL EFFECT
Nevertheless Most COngre ssme en
Very Much Wish That He May
Be Opinions CulIed
From 500 Letters From Men of
All I'artte

A book, laudatory OF United States
Senator, complied and edited by the mayor
of the principal city in his state is an
unusual thing. When it is an elegant
specimen of the printers art, with fine
paper, rough edges, red and blue ink, and
Shakespearean quotations embelIishng. its
pages in artistically out OF the way places,
it becomes unique; especially if issued Just
on the eve of contest by tfse Senator for
re- election
This is the character OF a publication
just received here from New Hampshire
1t comes from Mayor Henry Robinson, Of
Concord, The cover which carries
design OF classic elegance has printed in
red, two-line long primer, the following
legend from Shakespeare: Words sweetIy
placed and modestly directed"
The inside of the fly leaf. in place of the
usual copyright entry, bears a line from
Pope: Truth needs no flowers of speech. :"
The ''prefatory,' signed by Mr.. Robinson
in autograph, says: II have summoned to
the great court of popular sentiment the
highest authorities to testify impartially y
in appreciation OF the work and worth
or one whose good name, ,iIlustrious ability
and interchangeable industry are recognized
throughout the country.
Not for Political Effect.
From five hundred testimonials com
prising remarkable consensus of intel
lectual opinion, the liberty has been ia ken
TO print for the accommodation of his
personal friends, and at their request, the
selections herewith published i'll convenient
form.
These euloeistic estimates were OBJ
tanned without suggestion whether or not
they were expected 10 be favorable or
otherwise. They were given deliberately
by thoughtful men in higu positions, rep
reSentins different political parties, re
liginus beliefs, and sections of country,
and they were not designed To have any
effect on the politics of New Hampshire.
They were gathered also without any
cooperation or knowledge on the part
Of DR.. Gallinger, To whom they are It
Gratuitous tribute of respect, admiration,
and regard"
Then under this preface and a little 10
the left Is the following from Meredith:
Are not great men the models of pa-
tions?"
The first opinion is from Senator Cor
man He writes: Senator GalIingcr,
during his term of service in the Senate,
has impressed all his colleagues as an
honest, carterul legislator. His Familiarity
with public affairs. his hard work up IN
committees. his careful attention during
the sessions of the Senate. all make him
Inn md FIJI
bcrs of the body | do not hesitate to
say if we are to have a Republican Sena
tor from New Hampshire the State will
| honor itself by retaining the services Cf
DR.. Gallinger."
Senator Mcmillan says: 81 would say
that personally l highly esteem Senator
GalIinger; that he is one of the hardest
workers and most active members OF
the Senate; that he is a straightforward
aggressive and determined Republican. and
that in every way he is a worthy repre-
sentative of the good old State OF New
Hampshire"
His Work for the Dist riot.
Senator Wolcott says: ITO such an ex
tent is his work appreciated that his in
| dorsements as to the merits or de
merits of a claim for pension guides the
| Judgment of most OF his fellow Senators
| His work also on the committee of the
| District OF Columbia has been OF the
most valuable character and is greatly
appreciated by those who are familiar
! with it.
Il convey no information to you in
New Hampshire who know him when
| say that all who come in contact will
| him respect his character, and those VIII
enjoy his friendship prize 1T as of great
| value
| Senator Sherman: Il have the highes
| regard for Hon. j. H Galiinger, Unitet
| States Senator from New Hampshire. II
| is one Of the most active and useful mem
| bers of the Senate, and has the confidene,
| of Senators OF all parties. He sits nea
| ME and l can, therefore, vouch for hi
| faithful attention to his duty, not onl.
to his constituents, but to the nation a
| large. I sincerely hope that he Will b,
| reelected
| Representative Linton: 1T was my homo
| and pleasure to become acquainted wit
my distinguished fellow citizen, Senator
| Gallinger I consider him a most eS
| tiIuable gentleman, an earnest Rcpuhlica
| and an able statesman. He certainly serve
his country faithfully and is credit t
! his State
Senator Hills Good Word.