The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-02-25
EULOGEE W. D. DAILY
United States Senate Holds
Service in Representa-
tiVe's Memory.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 1sO1-Beeause
of the rush of business In the closing
days of the session, it was after SIX
O'Clock Saturday evening before the SEN
ate was able to take up the special order
for the eulogies on the life and character
of the late Representative DAILY of New
Jersey. Even the Senators who would at
any other time have spoken. were pre-
vented from doing so and the two New
Jersey Senators and Senator Jones. OF
Arkansas, were the only ones who had
prepared their eulogies, but others win
do so later, in time so they can be pub
lished in both House and Senate.
Senator SeweH, who had been called
out of the city on important business,
was not present to deliver his eulogy,
which was as follows:-
'iMr. President In speaking of the life
and services of the late William D. DAILY.
member of Congress from the State of
New Jersey. L should say that they were
characterized by a strong personality
born of a rugged constitution, which
was forged by the hard knocks of penury.
and adverse circumstances This hard
nurture gave a solidity and frmness that
permeated his life work.
''At the age of fourteen he left school
OF learn the moulder's trade, but even
at that early period he exhibited the de-
sire to improve his condition in life-to
rise to higher level for which ne felt
that he was fitted. Under the spur Of this
ambition he began the study of law, and
gainedsa reputation in its practice which
paved the way for his political prefer
L..
tics. served in the State Assembly and
Senate ,and became a leader on the DEM
ocratic side, being looked up to by the
members of his party as one whose opin-
ions commanded their respect.
''Iis energy, tact and perseverance won
for him success not alone in his profess
sion but in politics, which, in the latter
instance went so far as to make him q
leading candidate for the nomination for
Governor of New Jersey, which was not
without some ragement as he has
been often mentioned in connection with
that high Office and had many supporters
in the State. Whatever may have been
his faults, he manifested in his careef
the sterling qualities of energy, perse-
verence industry and patience. He left
nothing to chance, but by hard work fit
ted himself for the task he was to per-
form He stood for what he believed to
be right, and was conscientious in what
ever he undertook. He was man of
benevolenee and charity. and exerted
himself in behalf of those who asked for
his assistance.
Though of different political faith. I
cannot but express my admiration for the
many virtues and traits of character COM
pretended in his life, and feel a common
sorrow that he has so soon been called
to the higher plane of existence which
awaits us all. His record is interviewer
with the history of his State. which. let
us hope his life has benefited, and that
the great commonwealth of New Jersey
win add his name. to the list of her Illus
trious sons"
Senator Kean's eulogy was in part as
fcllows:--
His colleagues in the house have given
a detailed account of Judge Dalys life
and character. only wish to add few
words to those already spoken to bear
testimony to the high regard in which he
was held by the people of his Congress-
ional district and State
What better example can. we have of
what an American boy, with energy, abil-
fty, perseverance an dtact can do than
In the life of the late Judge DAILY He
began at the very bottom of the ladder
and reached height of which any man
might be proud. He died in the prime Of
life, and the people of his district and his
State mourn his loss