The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-16

Statesman and a Friend-A Touch
ing Incident OF Func, al Related by
Representative Hsrris-Mr. webb's
Il Eulogy.
| IsrEcrAL TO THE rHEssJ
Augusta, February i5.-This was the
day set apart by the Legislature for memo
rial exercises for tho late Nelson Dlngiey,
and the services held In the hall Of the
House OF Representatives were impressive
In their dignity and marked by success.
sion of tributes to the memory Of the
4 dead statesmen which were sincere and
heartfelt in their expressions Of admir-.
alton for tbs achievements OF MIR.
Dingley and the rare aud endearing per-
sonal qualities Of the man himself. Many
of the speakers had for years been count
cd among Mr. Dinglsy's personal friends
and they spoke of him as to one whom
they were endeared by many ties.
The Senate and House after the usual
interchange of messages, met in joint as
sembly at II O'Clock. A message was then
sent TO the Governo: and Council invit-
ing their attendance. Gov. Powers. on
taking the chair. spoke briefly Of the &C.
casion, which had brought the assemblage
together. He then called upon Senator
White of Androscoggin. MIR. White is
a Lewiston man and his graceful trib ute
was that of friend and neighbor who
knew Mr.. Dingley in private as we'll rs
public life. Senator Plummer followed
and eloquently described MIR. DiDgley's
strength of purpose and concentration Of
mind which enabled him, while lacking
Imposing personal presence, and the graoes
OF, oratory, to win more than matte nal
fame. Senator Blanchard of Franklin,
the youngest member OF the Senate. as q
representative Of county always loyal
to Mr Dingley, spoke of the grief caused
throughout his section OF the state by the
death OF one whom the people had come
to know rs personal friend. Mr.. Blanch-
ard closed bis brief remarks with an elo-
quent tribute to the nobility Of Mr.. Ding
ley's character and the high ideals which
wero ever his guiding principles.
Another section of the second district
was represented by Senator Cham berlain
of Lincoln, who told in fitting words of
tho affection felt for Mr.. Dingley in the
coast towns of his district. There his
ability and character were early reoog-
nized and long held in esteem.
Senator Young of Oxford, In a brief tri
butte, spoke particularly of Mr.. Dingley's
service as Governor of Maine, and of the
beauty and tenderness of his relations
to his family and friends.
| NJ iafa af-
ter referring In appropriate language to
Mr.. Dingley's character and public SER
vices, spoke of his place among the peo-
pIe of Lewiston, who had seen him build
ing up an influential newspaper, who had
known him as man ready to extend n
helping hand whenever possible as was
shown by the aid be gave to needy young
men, by the support he afforded to
Bates college in it's hour Of need and the
services he had rendered TO the widows
and children of old soldiers; and who
had shown their love and respect for him
when thousands did honor to his memo
ry.
In the course of his remarks, Represen-
tatiye Harris of Auburn, the next speak
services in Lewiston when Mr.. Dingley s
remains were lying in state and an aged
woman he had befriended, dropped on
her knees ny his oasket to pour forth her
grief and lamentations. Mr.. Harris also
recalled a conversation during which
a. n,uo,.v had said IN him. "Wba,
49, -, .a -, zoos, ~.
have accomplished nos peon "on ~
hard work. Geniuss do not Know what
II "a Certainly / have nothing of II
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Out o"pao''' -
Representative Donhaln OF Hebron
spoke particularly of Mr. plngley's kind
'p n.on,, n. sho,r, nv his
ness -. :, -
willingness 10 ana the Pupiis Vi neproD
academy whom he addressed only short
time before his death. telling OF his owr
sohoo' ua'' aAA
Dingley, wnen u was once ih''ihaeeu u