The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-09-05
Senator Lee S. Overman
Senator McEnery Speaks in High
Praise and Commentator of the
Junior North Carolina Senator.

lie lOilO"IHS COlbpliihche"S i"'
erence to Senator Overman should
be gratifying not only to the person
al friends OF that gentleman but to
North Carolinians generally. We copy
from the Shelby Star quoting some
recent remarks Of Senator McEnery
OF Louisiana as follows:
Words OF praise are always pleas
ant to hear and are especially APP
preciative when coming from u high
source, from one who occupies that
position OF vantage which makes the
commentator of an authoritative
nature A Shelby gentleman who
spent a few days not long since at
popular East Tennessee watering
resort had the pleasure OF "a rather
intimate association with Senator
McEnery, of Louisiana. Learning
that the former was a North Caro-
linian, the conservation naturally
drifted into the unfortunate railroad
controversy which was then upper
most in the minds of nearly every
body, Carolinians especially.
The discussion OF course led to
matters political, and Senator Nc
Emery took occasion to speak in the
highest possible terms OF Senator
Lee S. Overman. He said that by
sheer force OF ability he had risen
steadily until he was now recognized
as one of the brainiest, biggest men
i'll that body OF big and brainy men.
He considered him statesman OF
the highest type; OF marvellous re-
sources; of infinite tact and dlplO-
macy, and above all, man who ac-
complish he'd things; who at all times
kept at the forefront the interests OF
his State, and who served his con-
stituency not only zealously, but in
! a way that brought results and re-
nected credit upon himself and his
people.
Speaking Of possible opposition to
his reelection, he was earnest IN the
expression Of the opinion that the re
tirement of Senator Overman would
not only be calamity to his State,
but to the nation rs well.
He could scarcely conceive, how
ever that the people OF North Caro-
lima, noted for their sense OF justice
and fair play, could for Il moment,
consent to the displacement OF Il
pu bile servant who has served them
so faithfully and with such conspicu-
Gus ability, especially in view OF the
fact that Senator Overman is only
now serving his first term.
These words of commentator are
indeed appreciated by Senator Over.
mana legion of friends throughout
the State, not only because they are
deserved, but because they come I'M
biased and unsought from the one
who knows whereof he speaks, for he
has been in a position to know what
manner OF man he is. That he has
fully measured up to every require,
ment of the standard which the dig
nifty of his office demanded is admit
ted by all.
Commenting on the above the
Wilmington Messenger says:
This is a compliment, indeed. that
| udS Decll paul -NOItu CdIOliild , !uuioi
senator. Considering the high anc
impartial source whence it comes il
must be exceedingly gratifying to The
Senator, and all North Carolinians
should feel proud to know that h'
Is neIu IN much esteem by those WIFI
whom he has been associated in the
performance of his duties as thei
States representatives in the Senate
and what is still more pleasing tC
his friends is the knowledge that HI
deserves every word Senator Me
Emery said about him.
Few senators have won such repu-
tation during their first term as ha
Senator Overman; and it must be re
membered that IL man never ceases
to grow in the Senate and in thu
nation during his second term and
still higher during every succeeding
term he represents his State He i.
one OF the kind who will continue tC
grow so long as he remains II mem
Der ofthat body.