Evening star., 1900-03-31
Mr. Godwin's Active Career.

dence here Sunday afternoon, and the re-
mains will be taken to Washington for in
terment in Rock creek cemetery.
Mr. Godwin's Active Career.
Mr.. Goodwin born in 1857 at Bing-
hamton. n. Y, and came to Washington
when mere lad. His education was COM
pleted in the public schools here. In the
earlier part of 1874, when but seventeen
years old, he became a member of the re-
portorial staff of the old National Repub-
lican and Immediately gave evidence of the
ability which marked his later career so
signally. His Judgment was superior in
news matter and realizing the power of a
reporter for good or for bad and appre-
eating that only the most honorable in
stincts should guide a newspaper man, he
quickly secured the confidence of the lead
ing men in the community. and before he
was out of his teens highly regarded
both by his professional brethren and the
public, of whose affairs he was a diligent
impartial and energetic chronicler. He rose
rapidly to the position of city editor of the
National Republican, and held it until 1881
when he resigned to accept position on
The Evening Star.
His Career on The Star.
His responsibilities in his new field were
immeasurably greater than those which he
had relinquishcd, and his measure of ca
pability was fully equal to that demand
His capacity for work-for important work
that required keen Judgment. quick discern
ment and discretion of the highest charac-
ter, was remarkable, and he accomplished
his duties with placid and unruf!1ed Sc
reEity that made him one of the most
lovable of men TO his superors. his asso-
Ciates and those whose work was under
his direction. He became the city editor
OF The Evening Star eventually and held
this position until he resigned in the spring
OF 1897 to take an important position with
the Columbia Phonogrdph Company in New
York, in which he had secured. by steady
faith in the future of the corporation a
substantial interest.
Tribute to n Man.
His departure from The Evening Star was
the occasion of sorrow to every individual
connected in any capacity with this news
paper. and every one of these joined in a
testimonial to the affection in which he
was held that was notable in both Il scnti-
mental and a substantial sense. 1t was a
tribute to modest, noble, tender chival-
rCuS man. and the recognition which was
paid him then has grown stronger and
more lasting in the minds and hearts of all
who knew him and loved him and mourn
HIM This regard in which he was held by
those who were most closely associated
with him was cherished in no less warm
degree by the wide circle of friends which
included all who have been prominent in
Washington in the past fifteen or twenty
years, and who were familiar with and
who admired highly his sterling integ-
personality and his gracious temperament
Mr.. Goodwin is survived by 4 widow and
four sons. the eldest of whom is eighteen
years of age.
Mr.. Godwin's lovable character attached
his friends very strongly to him. and as
an evidence Of their affcctionate regard the
following letter from Mr. p. " De Graw
to friend in this city is published:
Isn't ii heart-breaking to think we shall
never again enjoy the cordial greeting of
our mutual friend Goodwin?
Poor hoy, his sufferings are DER.
In his death the world has lost one of
Its best men. and We Of his intimates will
| never enjoy the friendship of more manly
and lovable character.
4 know You join me in the sentiment
that COO blessing may rest upon the dear
ones from whom he has been called
Funeral Services Monday,
The remains will be brought to Washing
ton from Bridgeport. arriving here Monday
morning. and funeral services will be held
In the Pro-Cathedral Of ST. Marks at $50
o'c,ock pm, that day. Interment will be
| at Rock Creek cemetery.