The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-06-07
SENATOR GORMAN or
MARYLAND IS DEAD.
One OF the Most Conspicuous
Democrats OF the Coun-
try Passes Away.
HAD BEEN ILL LONG TINE
Leaves Wife and six children-His
Political Career One of Power
He Broke With
Cleveland.

Was ngton, June Ex-senator Ar
thur p. German died about $50 o'clock.
The M came suddenly as the senator
had been improving lately. Heart
trouble was cause Of his demise.
Sanator Germans illness extended
over a period Of i've months. He had
not left his house since January 16. He
suffered in addition to his heart af-
lection with more or less stomach trou-
BILE. The senator leaves a widow and
six children.
Senator German had been a notable
figure in national congress.
He first took his seat in 1881. serving
continuously for eighteen years. n
nearly all hat time he was a leader Of
his party in the senate.
Winning an early reputation for sa-
gacity and keenest judgment in con-
gressional affairs. he attained rom
inence, not only as a leader In the sem
ate but in the country at large. and by
many men vas considered the most
available man in his party for the presi-
dency.
He was the chairman of the executive
committee which managed the CAM
patgn that resulted in the election Of
Grover Cleveland in 1884. The most
notable contest Of his congressional ca
TeeT ana one WHICH, dlLltSSCo " Ia
wider attention than anything else, oc-
Cured when he led the senate minority
in 1s9O-s1 and defeated h federal cleo
lions bill. To his sagacious leadership
and adroit management his party
friends attributed the defeat of the
measure which was so obnoxious to the
south.
Broke With Cleveland.
It was during C~leveland's last admins
tration that the break occurred between
the democratic president and the leader
of his party in the senate. In a speech,
which always will be remembered by those
who heard 1t, German severely arraigned
the president. To this opposition the de-
feat Of German a few years later is at
tributed, although his party lost Maryland
in the silver campaigns.
AS soon as the democrats regained con-
troll of the state he was reelected at once
to the senate. 1t was a tribute to his
leadership that as soon as he again .p-
peared in the senate he was made leader
Of the minority and, although the seniority
rule is strictly enforced, German was
given important committee places that
were equal to those he had held after long
continuous service.
Grieve for German.
The capitol building was shrouded in
gloom today. Senators, representatives,
AAR Nsb "a ~NA
knew German intimately and the grief Is
general.
News Of his death brought forth spon-
taneous eulogies, such as are seldom given
to any man, especially to an intense part!-
san h had been the leader Of a great
party. Expressive tributes SO unanimous
in bespeaking loveableness Of the man and
silent concerning incidents Of political
strife, best evidenced the marke ed esteem
In which he was held.
In accordance with expressed desires of
deceased and the family's wishes there
will be no state funeral. Although ar
rangements are not yet perfected, it is
understood that the services will be pri-
vate and held at the German home.
The senate will be Represented by a COM
mittee OF it's members chosen from col
leagues who served with him many years.
Senator German in a written request, ad-
dressed to Mrs. German, asked that no
state funeral should be held. He said he
did not wish his body to be brought to the
capitol as he wanted his colleagues al
ways to think Of him as they knew him In
life. as an active senator. There he was
always cheerful, Invariably smiling, and 1t
is regarded as characteristic of his dispo-
sition that he should so desire to be re-
membered.
Senate Adjourns.
The senate adjourned today Immediately
upon receiving the announcement of Sen
ator Germans death. No business what
ever was transacted except the passage of
a resolution expressing regret at the deaf tn
OF the Maryland senator.
Washington, June THE house ad-
1ourned when announcement of the dea tn
of German was made. r-