Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-22
HONOR TO SHERMAN
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unanimous in7their expressions of regret at
the death of Mr. Sherman.
Mr.. Henry 3. F. Macfarland. president of
the board of District Commissioners, said:
L share the common regret at the de-
parture from the stage of one of the great
fgures of our national life. Mr.. Sherman
was almost the last of the great leaders
OF the civil war period who remained ac-
tive in public life He rendered both in
Congress and in the Treasury Department
memorable service, and his whole public
career was a useful one. AS a resident of
washington Tor many years he took live
ly personal interest in the affairs of the
District of Columbia, and was interested in
all our progress
Mr.. W.. w. Dudley ex-commissioner of
pensions expressed deep sorrow at Mr..
sSherman,s death.
His death is national loss he said.
Mr.. Sherman was one Of the greatest men
this country ever. did or ever will pro-
duce'
Mr.. James L. Norris, who had known
Mr.. Sherman ever since his own boyhood,
was much panied at the news.
HE was great man, grand man,
good man. said MIR. Norris. He was one
of the best friends the District ever had
while he was in the Senate, and never 100
busy to help movements of real advantage
to our city, which he always declared was
the most beautiful in the world He was
an eminently fair and just man, too. 1
remember while he was Secretary of the
L treasury d tlIue lock was put On tHe HduiI
there which client of mine claimed was
an infringement on his. When the matter
was brought to Mr.. Sherman's attention he
gave both parties a hearing, and his de-
cision was recognized by all concerned as
being SO impartial and fair that an ex-
pensive Suit-at-law was made unnecessary.
This is only one Of many instances could
cite of his clear vision and fine judgment.
Supported Him.
Representative wise of Virginia said:
Along with Gen. Malone, I always sup
ported Mr.. Sherman for the republican
presidential nomination. believed that he
deserved to be President Of country for
which he had done so much. believe that
he was the best posted man in his day on
financial affairs. He was not only great
man, but he was good man..
Gov. Sayers of Texas said: HE has been
a great figure in American history and
played a most important part during the
greatest crisis through which this country
has ever passed.
Mr.. John W. Langley, appointment clerk
of the census bureau, was delegate to the
republican national convention in 1888. and
was one of the men who voted FOR Sherman
for the presidential nomination. Mr.. Lang
ley had a high regard for the Ohio states
man, and found in Rim a warm personal
friend The fact that Mr.. Sherman fully
expected to be nominated by the convention
was plainly shown when Mr.. Langley met
him in this city later on. When talking
about his failure to receive the nomination
Mr.. Sherman said that if all the southern
delegates had astoUf' by him as loyalty as
did Delegate 9s2angity he would have Sc
cured the requisite number of votes. Mr..
Langley's termin TIE Kentucky legislature
had just expired, and he sought govern
took him WITH himfn his carriage to see
the Secretary of the Interior and before
the the day was oyer ae desired position had
Il am particularly anxious" he remark
ed, ito show my appreciation Of the serv
ices of the few ssathern men who sup
ported me. Ikrall of them had been as
loyal as were you 1. would have been nom
mated"
In Diplomatic Quarters.
In diplomatic quarters the news of Mr.
sherman's deAtA brought many expressions
of heartfeltfrsgret,l as the foreign represen-
tatives had obBen hroaghtointo intimate as
ISOLATION with him during his service as
Secretary or State. The French charge
d'affaires, NJ. Thiebaut, accompanied by
Capt. NignaI and M, Boeufve of the en-
bassy staff. took early occasion to leave
cards at the Sherman residence. and other
members of the corps paid their respects
later. The Chinese minister and members
of his suite were among the callers about
noon. NJ. Thiebaut spoke Of Mr.. Sherman
a man whose, name was known the
world over as conspicuous figure in the
Similar tributes were expressed at the Rus
sian and German embassies. The Chinese
minister, Mr.. w. said that above all MIR.
Sherman was a truly good man, one whose
influence had always been elevating in pub
lie affairs and for the maintenance of the
right. He was a type of that vigorous
craftsmanship which America had pro-
duced.
Interested in District.
Mr. Sherman was always a consistent
Jl;xtr ut ba
made by Mr.. Charles c. Glover this morn
ing The death of the venerable statesman
was subject of conversation today In local
business circles, as Mr.. Sherman had been
not merely a resident of this city because
his public duties were here, but he had
taken an active personal interest in the de-
velopment of the District and in the adj
vancement of its material life. This was
the tribute paid to his memory by Mr..
Glover, and no doubt by others who are
familiar with public affairs in this District
for the past Quarter of century. A man
who was perhaps as close any one to the
ex-Secretary in the local phases of his
career was Mr.. M: NJ Parker, who has. as
this District Mr. Parker, however is alb
sent from the city for few days.
Mr. Glover said in further conversation
that he never went to Mr.. Sherman and
failed to arouse his cooperation in any
public measure for the benefit Of the Dis
trict Il went to Mr. Sherman" he con-
tinued. at the beginning of the legislative
effort to acquire the land for Rock Creek
Park, and he introduced the bill in the
Senate Mr. Sherman was also a strong
advocate of the Potomac flats improve
ment and in fact he was always ready to
lend his aid in promoting the interests of
the District
Mr. Sherman gave substantial evidences
of his faith and confidence in the future of
the District by investing largely in real
estate. He bought extensively unimproved
property, some of his most notable invest
ments of that character being his purchase
tn connection with Mr.. A L. Barber Of the
Stone estate, comprising the greater part of
what is known as Columbia Heights on
14th street extended, At the time Of his
death he owned quite good deal of land
there He also bought largely unimproved
property along LIST Street northwest south
of the grounds Of the Soldiers Home AS
a builder and owner Of houses he began his
Investments in Washington real estate and
continued along this line throughout his
active career. He built rows and rows of
two-story houses which were leased to peo-
pie of moderate means. In addition Mr.
Sherman was a holder of stock in a num-
Der of the financial and other enterprises in
this city. " %.
Tributes TO MIR. SHERMAN.