The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-01
MOURN FOR SENATOR DAVIS.
FORMER MINNEsoTANs MEET TO
EXPRESS THEIR SORROW.
Resolutions Adopted sympathizing
with Bereaved Famiiy-Eloquent
Tributes Paid TO the Mem
orr of the Departed Statesman.

Sincere respect for the memory OF ths
late Cushman X. Davis, United ate'
senator from Minnesota, and profound
sorrow at his untimely death. were tns
dominant sentiments at the meeting O
former residents of Minnesota. held II
the Chamber of Commerce assembly room
Yesterday afternoon. Through all tns
brief speeches made there ran the sans
keynote of reverence 10 the departed
statesman.
The interest shown In the meet ng wa
a surprise to even the most ardent ad-
mirers Of the late senator. The large
Chamber of Commerce room proved toe
small to comfortably accommodate al
who desired to attend Over fifty were
present.
AS an expression OF the sentiment OF
the meeting the following resolutions
were adopted by a rising vote:
Whereas. Death has taken Senator
Cushman X Davis from the nation
that he loved and served with sucn
undivided and undying devotion; ana
Whereas, 1t is fitting that the whole
people TO whom he belonged. should
express their sorrow and their sense
of grievous loss: and
Whereas. Those citizens of Seattle
and OF the state OF Washington VINO
were formerly residents of Mime
sofa have an especially close and ten
der regard for his lifework and his
memory therefore be 1t by them
Resolved; That they deplore the ir-
reparable loss which the republic has
suffered by the death OF its distin-
guished citizen and son:
Resolved, That they hold precious
and sacred the heritage he has left to
us all. In a public life consecrated TO
the public good, in the defense OF the
national honor and the enlargement
OF the international influence of the
United States. in the rich triumphs OF
his wisdom and foresight in war and
In peace. and in the spotless integrity
that is and Will remain source OF
pride and an example to American
youth and manhood.
Resolved, That the name of Senator
Davis must always be connected In
timately with the history of progress
and with those large national policies
which he has championed with an en-
thusiasm born of fixed faith In the
institutions and the enduring great
ness OF the republic.
Resolved That our entire and heart
felt sympathy is extended to his fam
lily and friends, to the state that hen
ored him and the nation which with
his dying breath he aspired to serve,
in their loss and ours, through the
death of brave soldier, public Sc
of worldwide repute. dtsfnterested
patriot an iliustrious statesman.
faithful friend and man who was
the soul Of fidelity. chivalry and hon.
or.
A committee composed OF j. @. Pyle,
chairman; Alden J. Blethen, Judge ]. ].
McCaffcrtv. Dr. T. M. Young and Charles
e. Marvin was selected to sign the reso-
buttons in the name OF the several thous-
and citizens of Seattle and the state OF
who were formerly residents
of Minnesota. Copies OF the resolutions
were ordered forwarded to the family
u the deceased and to the leading Minne-
sofa newspapers
In calling the meeting to order, Charles
=. Marvin spoke briefly. exp aiming the
purpose of the gathering. He said
I'VE have met here today as Minneeo-
tans. Many of us were pioneers and did
our part In the work OF building that
state up to one OF the greatest in the
Union. The late Cushman X. Davis was
the greatest of these pioneers. His arriv.
al in Minnesota was In the early days and
he did far more than any one else 70
mould her future. The purpose Of our
meeting today IL to send to the bereaveo
family an expression OF our deep SYM
pathy in their loss"
Mr.. Marvin explained that at a former
meeting J. @. Pyle had been selected
10 prepare appropriate resolutions. Mr..
Pyle was introduced and read the reSos
buttons subsequently adopted.
Judge J. ]. McCanerty moved their
adoption. In making this motion Judge
paid an eloquent tribute to
Senator Davis.
ITO those familiar with his public
career in Minnesota and who from per-
sonal acquaintance were able to realize
his true greatness" he said. 1T Is not 9
surprise that in a short time he reached
the high position in the senate that he
held at the time OF his DEATH" He re-
ferred briefly to the greatness of Senator
Davis as an international and constitu-
tionai lawyer.
DR.. It. NJ. Young. a boyhood friend OF
the deceased. r. n. Muldoon and several
other gentlemen seconded the res buttons
Judge c. G.. Austin said he felt the
death as a personal loss, having beer
intimately associated with Senator Davis
for many years. Judge Austin's entrance
to politics was as a supporter of the de-
ceased in the governorship campaign OF
1873.
a suggestion was made that the sigma.
lures OF all the Minnesota residents Of
the city be secured upon the resolu.
lions. but was pronounced impracticablt
because OF the large number OF names
ana upon motion Of Mr.. Joseph w. Blabon
the committee was appointed.
Among those present Al the meetine
were DIR. r. NJ. Young, F. NJ. Muldoon
a. Wilson. r. L. Grondahl, A. II
soelberg. John Lamb. John X
Miller, r. A. Sexton. Thomas A. Johnson
-. W. Bruckart, Leigh ID. Bruckart. O
NJ. I.aing. T. NJ Holland. r.. w. Cum.
minSs, Magnus Norman, James T.. Brad
ford, II. L. Gray. c. u. Teale, A. ID
Palmer. ]. q. Pyle. Charles Il. Marvin
a. r. BechdDlt. +. r. Simpson. Harry
w. CuIlyford. Harrison II. Martin. NJ. W.
". A. J. Blethen. O. p. Erickson. J
Holmes, Iathrop Mussetter. Christophel
W. Horr. @. @. Sanborn, c. @. Austin
and l.. f. Yeaton.