The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-28

the nation IN bffeft OF one of Its best
and greatest. Last night Senator cush-
man X. Davis. OF Minnesota. passed from
the great and worthy activities that
claimed him. Into the beyond. After long
weeks or wearying struggle. when the
hope and affection Of thousands OF his
conntrymsn lowered about his bedside
no knows the sweetness OF undisturbed
rest. But in the hearts OF those who
know him well and In the thought OF
all who have come to understand what
he stood for In our national life. there 10
sorrow that win abide untouched with
his memory.
This was a man Of rare Attachments and
Of noble character. one OF those whose
slowly unfolding genius grew but more
splendid with the years. and whose public
life aspired to ever ioftier heights OF
achievement. He came to the work for
which nature designed him with little
reputation outside Of his own state. ex-
ccps a. close student aud an eloquent
orator. He died enrolled among those
who help 10 make history, with fame
wider than the country that bore him and
an enduring place IN her annals.
Only those who knew him best FORE
Jaw the distraction that was sure to
come TO him when his great talents found
national scope for exercise. Up to that
time the brilliant professional career and
fae limited area Of state politics had
conferred upon him on,y the title OF the
uncommon. The few understood that be-
hind tho hriliiance there was power. know
that ambition with ham was not per
aonaii but fine longing 40 exhaas, him
self for great ends. 20 give tho best Of
hts abundant gifts 20 IN. cause where
they sould be % highest service. They
know that he WAS no mere aspirsnt for
political honors. but the slreiess student.
the scholar of equipment rare In THIS
eouatry aud sais ass, with depth Of In
/ sight and breadth OF view and the bah
ance OF judgment ard information that
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