Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31


| the heart. though the judgment might still
linger." General Henderson wildly de-
scribed Mr.. Butterworth's delightful social
attributes, his wonderful powers as a
stump speaker, and thrilled the hearers
with the story of his dead friends per-
Sonal characteristics.
Senator Burrows of Michigan Joined his
Iraises to these that had preceded him
adding eloquently to the proof already SO
generously given of his dead friends exalt-
ed character in all the walks of life.
Amos Cumnnlngs' Tribute.
He was followed by Representative Amos
J. Cummings of New York, whose address
was a powerful one.
Ben Brtterworth, he said, had possessed
a power to conduct us to something like
supernatural heights, and with the skill of
an enchanter summon and display all the
beauties before hidden, and which we could
not see or understand, and then to sink
back to the simplicity of a smiling and
happy child. His humanity was Godlike.
He cherished a devoted and sincere
love for his kind, and was ever Jealous in
its manifestation. He prayed for light and
he fought for light, at times confident and
at times Gespairing, but at all times, wheth-
er in strength weakness, Illustrating
every phase of nobility and loyalty.
Next to idolatry 1 did admire this man.
said Mr.. Cummings with deep feeling. 1--WE
radeS in arms"
In conclusion, he spoke as follows: HE
was one of the most humare men. The
basis of his jurisprudence was social eoui-
ty. He would climb any height and dare
ar:y emfnence to secure observations that
would tend to elevate his race. To friend
ship he devoted all his aspirations. to SYM
PATTY he gave all the sentiment of his
heart. Mankind will ever adorn his men,
CRY with its love and admiration
As Lawyer.
Judge Louis E. McComas senator-elect
from Maryland, was next introduced. He
had known Benjamin Butterworth well for
many years, and had loved him as an ear
Fest man loves a good brother. He paid
high tribute to tho personal and public
characteristics of Mr.. Butterworth, and
particularly praised him as a lawyer. He
mad he said, an admirable sense of jus
tice, such quick leaning to the right, such
q swift repulsion from the wrong and
there. was in him rich infusion of the
doctrines of the common law that signal
lied him among his fellows.
Senator Hanna's Touching Words,
Senator Marcus A. Hanna was the last
SPEAKER. He was evidently affected and
controlled himself with evident difficulty
He could not command words, he said, or
control his feelings enough to tell what
vas in his heart, and as he had listened
to the tributes already paid his dear dead
friend, he felt more like taking his seat on
the bench with the mourning family and
mingling with theirs the sorrow that he
felt. Il had admired his genius before 1
knew his SOUL" he said. When 1 knew
him for what he was learned to love him
as men seldom love their kind" Those
who had worked with him in public life for
years had told the story of his worth and
wisdom. his endearing traits and his ex-
allied aims. but there was another side to
Ills character.
Il had his affection. his confidence, his
esteem, his brotherly love for many years
and knew that side of him that made
every one love him. 1t gave him relief
and comfort to pour out his heart to me i'll
his sorrows and in his gladness, whether
about his public or his private affairs. and
never was there man more unselfish, with
q soul more noble
Senator Hanna said 1t was his privilege
to administer to his comfort almost to the
last during his last illness and related
touchlngly how Major Butterworth, when
overcome with disease, told him in trem-
bling words:
Il believe that TIM very sick. believe
I'm going to be hard sick"
Then" said the speaker, almost un-
conscious he threw himself in my arms.
and that great strong man who had never
yielded to mortal influences gave up and
was weak as little child"
He recounted how the sick man strug-
gled not to succumb. and how upon re-
smile SO characteristic Of him upon his
lips, said:
Mark I've come back again."
His was a loving heart; he was de-
voted friend; an unselfish man.
II never knew such devoted friend"
exclaimed Senator Hanna with deep emo |
ton in his emphasis II never knew such |
an unselfish man."
He then recounted how Mr.. Butterworth !
when he had recovered from the first ILL |
ness and was going south took his hand |
and said goodbye.
"Good-bye! It was long goodbye, but |
not q separation from me, for his spirit |
Will ever be with those who have shared |
with him as we have the life he filled. 30 |
full OF good
At the conclusion of Senator Hanna's |
tribute prayer and benediction were offer |
ed by DIR. Greene, and the immense gath |
ering dispersed.
During the evening the following music |
was rendered, being preceded with vol 1
untary by Organist B. Frank Gebest: /
Bass solo, with quartet, Dear Refuge of /
Ny Weary Soul" Baumann. Mr.. Arthur /
Earnest; contralto solo, with quartet, I'm
q Pilgrim, I'm Stranger" Marston, Miss
Florence McNelly; soprano solo. open
the Gates OF the Temple" Mrs. Tom c. |
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