New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05

United States Senator from New-Jersoy ana Sec
Rotary OF State under President Arthur. ana Nl"-
lam a. Newell, Governor OF New Jersey iro" e'' 10
1860 All four men thus distinguished IN after life
becam, uncompromsing Republicans aei close per
sonal friends lie studied law under lh'o'ore
F-relnghuysen and was admitted to the bar In 1883
In 1857 he became Public Prosecutor In Essex
County and retained that office until 1901 WINE
he became thoroughly versed In the GRIMM" NV
his special talent was for civic practice. IN whoh
he has won an enviable place at the par OF the
State He was named for Governor. United S'a'eS
Senator Associate Justice Of the supreme court
and Chancellor OIL repeated occasions, but never
appeared to care TO assume any OF "'Se ms"
Offices and never made an effort to OBTAIN the"'
President Grant appointed him AS one OF inc 'o"-
missioners. in 1876. 20 90 to Louisiana ana 'epo''
unon the electoral OF that state and ne per
formed this duty in an able and judicial manner
President Arthur rendered him the mission 10 Kus-
STA and he declined it,
pu. While thus Indifferent to public office and
hcnors Mr. Parker never indifferent 20 'he IL
terests OF his political party and the "e'are u
sta.e and Nation His voice and pen have con-
s,an,lv been employed in every important election
camna,gn as well as IN the discussion OF pubic
questions He revised the statutes ana performer
other important services, including the WORK upon
the General Railroad law OF the state ne mas
always been a conservative. and MS couhse's nave
invariably been for moderation. When the Senate
orsn,r.cv was Matched in Trenton IN 1885, he at
once stepped forward to do battle for constitutional
rights his opinion being sustained by Inc decision
OF the Supreme Court
In most Of the goat legal contests that nave
,skon Mace In the courts of the State tof'-
land. parker has taken prominent part for
vesrs ne has been the trusted counsel or the Enc
Railroad A jealous member OF the Protestant
I,,,scona, Church. he has been regular lay deie-
cot. IN every diocesan convention Tor years ana
,hs conventions have been guided by his legal ana
parliamentary knowledge. His boyhood home al
Perth Ambov has always remained dear 10 h'"'
and Il IL the home of his family every summer
o,e Of the most familiar objects on broan-S'''
xawark is this tall. well-but. vigorous ana COM
mand,ng-looking man. walking with hrm step
and q clear and resolute eye. Those people WHO
ride ar drive on the suburban roads have long peeh
familiar with the same figure, sitting erect III
the saddle and taking a gallop OF mics TOT co'-
s,i,ut,onal No matter how bad the weather or
ubat enpaeements Mr.. Parker had on hand TOT 'he
dav the morning ride horseback was ehJoycn
7, is N th,s daily exercise. with habits OF Tempe
ance In meat and drink and systematic hours ioI
work that nc attributes the wonuerlui ptessi 49,
~ his physical and mental powers AT an AZ, asc ~,
~ avnra1e man Is In state OF collapse MI
Parker has brought up his sons ana ud"s t -,
the same wav. and all are vigorous III "''s anu
fond OF outdoor exercise -. t. 6ns eu,rn
A few years ago. a daughter. VINO II "ls n.nL
mer rescued n aervant girl In the sea AZ i, LII,
| Amboy Mr. Parker's eldest son. X. WAYNE arr
Who has his fathers commanding figure Is a mem
Der OF Congress from the WITH Ne"-Jcrse' D'S"'o"