Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-25

of his death, which caused by compH-
cation of kidney, liver and heart trouble,
it having been known for long time that
his malady would prove fatal.
The remains will be taken to Jamestown,
Ohio, his old home, for interment. No def
mite arrangements for the funeral had been
made this afternoon.
Colonel Hill was born in Ohio, and forty
years ago began his career politician.
He was member of the state legislature
when quite a young man, ano his interest
in the political affairs of Ohio early made
him thoroughly familiar with every county
and ward of that state. He attended all
state conventions, and his personal qualities
made him general favorite.
A Picturesque Character.
Col. Hill was a picturesque character
among democrats for generation. He
joyed a reputation as a narrator of
good stories. AS a political prOgnosticator
he had an enviable reputation. One of his
sallies in relation to his ability to predict
the outcome of a political campaign was
made long time ago.
Il always feel a lot of confidence he
said, whenever l predict democratic de-
feat"
Perhaps no man with a lifelong connec-
ton with the democrat leaders of the
country enjoyed a great popularity. He
served many times as sergednt-at-armS at
national democratic conventions, in which
position he was regarded as invaluable be-
ca use of his wide acquaintance with public
men and newspaper correspondents. He
knew practically every man who had had
a public career who had been a fire.
quenter of political gatherings.
During the last few years Col. Hill was
not in the public eye much as formerly.
Some years ago the report Of a political
convention or comment on any public
question was not regarded complete If
did include witty remark
the subject by Col. Hill. He was always
sure to strike at the essential features of
any such discussion with dry humor that
caused his sayings and his stories to be re-
peated very widely.
Thoroughly Knew Ohio.
In Ohio there was not a politician I'M
known to him. Not only did he know
them, but he couid average up the strength
of every county and ward in the state.
If a contest was on and he made a trip
through the state to ascertain the prevail
ing sentiment as he often did. he was
sure to form accurate ideas of the out
come He was born in Licking county, but
one part of the state was familiar to
him as another. He was from his early
days cut out to. be man of the world and
! his love of all the good things Of life.
notable characteristic. Early in life he
came to know horses. to be initiated in all
the mysteries of a pack of cards. to love
good stories and to be popular everywhere
because of his companionable traits
He drfted into politics quite naturally.
and in his early years constantly represent
| ed his county in the state convention, so
| that forty years ago the man in Ohio who
did not know Ike" Hill argued himself
unknown.
Thirty-five years ago he became en-
ploye Of the House of Representatives, and
| since that time the democrats, whether in
the majority or minority took care to pro-
| vide that Ike Hill should be retained in
| as desirable a position as possible. He
was for long time sergeant-at-arms Of
| the House He witnessed every important
| incident attendant upon the heated debates
| Of that body, and not few times he was
called upon to carry the mace before an
excited member to remind him of the au-
| thority that could be exercised to tone
down his remarks or unruly conduct when
| the gavel of the Speaker was not sufficient
| to keep order.
Col. Hill, although a democrat and al
! ways provided for by the democrats was
| quite as popular on the republican side of
| the House. His quaint humor that caused
| him to delight in remarks about the pro-
ceedings and members was never employed
| in any offensive manner.