Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-05
MESSAGES OF COINCIDENCE
Friends Of Edward ROsewater EKpresI
Their Regard and EOrrOw.
SENATOR DotLNtR AND OTHERS WRITE
Captain Brooks, who was with Mr..
Rosewhter AT the Postal Congress
at Rome. sends his Message
OF Love and sorrow. ..

Messages Of coincidence ana sympathy for
the family Of Edward Roser water continue
to come 10y wire and mail from all parts OF
the country. These AL breathe the atmos-
phere Of warmest regard for the dead man
and the deepest sorrow at his death. Some
Of these from the most notable are here
= ublished; J.. r ..tr
\ weahing may be .b6tp OF kngly race,
And in Dis palsieds band a scepter hold,
But here was one out of the common
mould,
Who built his throne and, made himself a
He wrote a splendid story with his pen
OF patience energy, of faith and skill,
Which ages shall rememb and instll
Into the pisstie minds of coming men
He was Opposed, bun, while the victors
sang -
Their triumph songs messenger drew
And Called hin, far away Men do not die
They do but so to dwell their peers 1s, among
FORT DODGE Ia sept lair. Victor
Rosewater; / have read with very great
s9TIow Of the Geh Of y9pr fstssE ana abs
sympathy which leel IN your atfiictlon.
Your father was one of the strong and
able men who have accomplished 50 much
IN laying the foundation upon which the
growth and prosperity OF the middle west
mas been built. he was = man OF flne intel tel
combined with these qualities a restless
energy and activity which, for whole gem
Grafton, has influenced not only the conf
country. He will be sadly missed, not only
in the newspaper world but in our political
and Industrial AFFAIRS. For many years I
have counted him among my friends and
his numberless acts Of Kindness and good g
l wish you TO understand the feeling OF
sympathy which his sudden death has
With cordial personal regards, yours very
truly, j. P. DOLLlvER
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug. Si.-Dear
Brooks and myself our heartfelt sympathy
in your deep effiiotion, notice of which has
this moment been posted on the bulletin
N. M. BROOKS.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug 3l.-Mr. Vic,
tor Rosewater; ! have Just reeetyed the as ssd
death It seems Impossible to believe that
he has just closed his career had mailed
the message Announcing his sudden death.
He seemed to be in perfect health when |
met him at the convention and l readily
convention / was very sorry that | did
fore Ar returned SPt to Warrington. am sure
that many. especially those who supported
him for the senatorial nomination, will feel
that they have sustained great personal
loss his thorough knowledge of public
questions and his intimate acquaintance
Win PUBIC men gave MIN an GhCeptlOHdl
equipment for senatorial service.
With sincere sympathy and best wishes
for you and the other members OF the FAM
hy' remain yours very r. truly aNSDpEws
NEW YORK, Aug si.-Dear Mr. Rose
water: 4 have this moment seen notice Of
your fathers sudden death and beg leave to
send you just q word of sympathy and OF
kindest remembrance and regard.
high regard He was determined in either
abs favor or his opposition, but he was al
ways intelligent and he always fought in
every detail of my university policy, but
he was dependable whether for or against.
gave me very helpful support When
went to Lincoln was warned that he was
bitterly hostile to the university. I went
to Omaha at once, and had very frank
and satisfactory conference with him--a
conference which was most helpful to me,
then that he would give me time 10 Ntry
OUT and that The Bee would not take adj
verse grounds. without letting me know in
advance-and in all things, small and great,
he kept his promise to the last hour / was
1 speak OF, this because / believe It IL
Illustrates his character, and because be-
ieve he would have dealt precisely 80 with
anyone who would be equally frank with
or his ability. his versatility, his intensity.
his industry and vigor, and his remarkable
influence in the state, 1t Is not necessary
when the father passes from the stage
the son generally feels as though for the
hrst time he was full in the footlights and
must carry his part alone. ! know what
this feeling Is and can easily understand
glad that YOU have the preparation and
the strength for the task that comes to
YOU. and I am glad that your fathers
mantle falls on your shoulders With kind
est regards and best wishes for the future,
JAMES H. cANFIELD.
Mr.. Victor Rosewater - sympa thize
most deeply with you in the sudden and
unexpected affiicuon caused by your
tits state which no other will f,l R"' with IL
kindest regards l am yours sincerely.
IN r. B. SCHNEIDER.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, Sept. 2-vio-
tor Rosewater: Sincere regrets and deepest
sympathies D. e. THOMPSON.
NARRAGANsETT PIER. r. L. Sept. L.
Mrs. Edward Rosewater Mrs Heath and
] are deeply grieved over your great and
itrI,spssrahe loss and nays lost dear , old
pEApwooD. s. D. Sept Andrew
Rosewater; just in reach OF wire and learn
of death of Edward Rosewater. My most
sincere sympathy Is Is, e p s,Iss;, ,,oonv
NEW YORK. Sept 1.-Mr. Victor Rose,
water: II was with genuine sorrow that
we learnsd Of the sudden death Of your
water very highly foH his character and
courage, and his interesting and amiable
our ONCE. We wish to convey to you, and ID
sympathy in your bereavement Very re-
specially yours,
BOISE, Ida, Aug. a.-Mr Victor Rose
water: am writing this to express my
sympathy 10 YOURSELF and brother at the
loss OF your father. 4 consider his death
a great loss not only to your home state,
where he has battled long and we'll
but to the entire west Your respectfully
ID. II. ANDERSON,
NEBRASKA CITY Neb., Aug. a.-Mr
Victor Rosewater; Please accept my pro
found sympathy in this sad hour Of your
life.
Your father was q great man The rail
way postal clerk had a small zone sci