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BECAME NOTABLE LEADER
OF PUBLIC OPINION.

The following is taken from family
history:
The son of one Of the most notable lead
ers of political opinion in the State of
New Jersey during the first half of the
nineteenth century, and thrown from youth
into association with many of the fore
most characters OF the day, as well as in
friendly rivalry with other young men of
aspirations and ability, he entered upon
active life with high personal IDEAS The
earnest spirit which thus marked the be-
ginning Of his career has been conspcu-
Gus throughout its entire progress, and 1t
is in the character OF the high-minded,
unselfsh citizen, Of preeminent attain
ments influence and usefulness that Mr..
Parker is chiefly to be estimated.
In his political Affiliations. both from
the early Influences by which he was sur
rounded and from his own studies and re-
Elections upon the principles of govern
ment, he followed the course pursued by
his father. The latter had in youth es-
poused the doctrines of Hamilton and
the other great federalist fathers of the
constitution, expressed at that early day
In tenets Of the Federalst party, and the
latter remained by the Wings, and based
upon the fundamental ideas of the su-
premacy of the national government and
| lnNlOlaDlnIy OF tne HhlloHdl uHlon, eHVouI-
agement to manufacturers, a protective
tariff and the subordnation Of local or
schismatic preferences or tendencies in the
contest of a solid union and a broad de-
| velopment.
The first Presidential vote of Cortlandt
Parker was cast In the memorable cam
| pagn of 1910, when General William II.
Harrison. the candidate of the Whg party,
was elected. and in this contest he took
part with enthusiasm, delivering political
speeches and writing communications to
! the press upon the Issues involved.
In the next campaign ds44), when Henry
| Clay and Theodore Frelinghuysen were
the Whig nominees for President and Vice.
President, he was also very active. He
was the author Of campaign Life of
Frelinghuysen," which still remains the
best biographical life of that statesman.
The commanding question at that time
was concerning the proposed admission of
Texas as State and the consequent en-
largement Of the slave-holding area. With
deep conviction of the error and danger
of such a course, and a clear foresight of
the future. he opposed 1t in speeches and
articles .4l4
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ALWAYS ACTIVE AS
PUBLICIST AND PATRIOT,

In his subsequent career. throughout
all the changing conditions of political
discussion and public events. Mr.. Parker
has maintained the same active and
patriotic interest, frequently addressing
his fellow citizens on questions OF the day,
exercising a valuable influence by his
counsels when sought by those In respon-
sbee position, and contributing to the
press many papers distinguished for dig
nifty and sOlidity of treatment and argu-
ment.
As a man continuously and intimately
identified for sixty-five years with the
politics and poicy-considered in their
more elevated aspects-of his State and
the nation, and sustaining a reputation
of the first order for ability. accomplish
ments and character. Mr.. Parker occu-
pied a unique personal position, probably
not paralleled in the history of the coun-
try.
With the single exception OF a local
office In his county, which. moreover,
was strictly In the line of his profession
as a lawyer. he has never been a polltl-
cal Office holder. but, on the other hand,
has uniformly declined repeated tenders
OF high and honorable stations, both State
and national.
In 1857 he was appointed by Governor
Newell prosecutor of the pleas of Essex
County, ana Tor period OF ten years
continued TO serve In that capacity. In
the same year as that of his appointment
az prosecutor his name was brought be-
fore the State Legislature for the posi-
ton of chancellor. Later a Republican
convention nominal I him for Congress.
President Grant requested him to ac-
cept a iudgeship in the court for settling
the Alabama claims; President Hayes Of
fered him the ministry to Russia Presi-
dent Arthur rendered him that to Vienna;
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TRIBUTES PAID TO
WORTH OF Mr.. PARKER.

Prosecutor Henry Young paid this elo-
uuent tribute to Mr.. Parker's memory to-
day:
''Mr Parker long survived his friends
al d intimate associates. Joseph p. Brad
ley and Frederick r. Freiinghuysen. These
men were members Of the same class az
Rutgers College. and together commenced
the practise of their profession In this
CITY. Each had as everyone knows.
most distinguished career. Their learning,
eloouence and unusual abilities gave char
acter and distlnc tion to the bar Of this
county and State. Indeed. their reputation
was national The departure Of the last
Of these distinguished lawyers marks an
epoch In our history.
"Mr Parker's professional career was
most notable. The records of our courts
show that for many years he was engaged
IN almost every important canse that came
before them. His industry was almost ap-
pallng. He was chivnlrous knightly; his
appearance and manner were singularly
ilnpres ssive.
MANY lawyers now in active practise
will remember with gratitude, the kindly
aid and encouragement he gave them at
the outset of their careers. He was the
dean Of The New Jersey bar, and bis breth-
rem at the bar have for many years been
fond Of speaking of him as the old man
eloquent
But he was more than mere lawyer;
he was leader Of thought in the com
munty. His history is a part of the his
tory Of the State, and his life may well be
followed as a guide to the members Of his
profession"
William b. Guild was admitted TO this
New Jersey bar in 1854, three years befors
Mr. Parker was appointed prosecutor OF
the Pleas for Essex County.
Mr. Parker was appointed by Governor
William A. Newell, who was n classmate oi
Mr., Parker at Rutgers College, and Gov
ernor Charles S. Olden reappointed him for
a second term In 1862. He served ten
Venrs
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Defended FATHER OF
M0NSlGN0R D0ANE.

Cortlandt Parker had differences with
the venerable Bishop Doane, who was
father of the late Monsignor George
Hobart Doane convert to the Roman
Catholic faith, at diocesan conventions
when he was a young man, as his inde-
pendent father had before. In after years
he used to say TO friends that he won
dered how he dared to take issue with his
bishop.
But when Bishop Doane was accused by
Jealous persons of mismanagement OF af-
fairs at Burlington. Mr.. Parker made a
defense that cleared the bishop
When Bishop Cummins organized the
Reformed Episcopal Church and the Rev.
w. r. Nicholson. rector of Trinity Church,
Joined the new sect and was made a
bishop. it was Mr.. Parker who drafted
the resolutions declaring the allegiance Of
the people of Trinity parish to the old
religion.
He was a man of commanding presence
and personality, and the Influence of his
life on the social and political annals OF
this State was strong.
A giant almost in stature, his mental
powers more than matched his physique.
He was counsellor and advisor, and his
clients first respected and then loved him.
Newark of seventy years ago was a
small stage for young man of Mr.. Park
er's conspicuous abilities. From the very
beginning of his career, however, he
formulated the principle that he would not
allow himself to be drawn into political
Office or away from the practise of the
legal profession he loved, though dstin-
guished ancestry and the traditions Of his
family warranted the highest political
ambition. He said frequently in his latel
life that he had determined as boy not
to leave the high duty and privileges of
counsellor at law. AS In every act OF
his life he maintained absolute fidelity to
his promise to himself
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ANCESTORS SETTLERS
OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Mr.. Parker was the sixth in descent
from Elisha Parker, who came from Eng
land In the first half Of the seventeenth
century and settled in the Colony of
Massachusetts Bay. In 1857 Elisha Parker
married Elizabeth Hinckley, sister Of
Governor Thomas Hinckley of the colony.
They moved afterward to this colony of
New Jersey, settling at what Is now
Woodbridge. in this State.
The second in descent was Elisha Parker,
who was born in 1850 and died in 1717 He
was High Sheriff of Middlesex County, and
was a member of the council of the
Colonial Governor
His son was John Parker, who was
born in 1893 and died In 1882 He lived in
Perth Amboy, and was a colonel in the
provincial military forces, and, like his
father became a member of the Gov
ernor's council.
James Parker. fourth In descent was
born in 1725 and lived until 1897 He also
was resident. of Perth Amboy, and took
a place In the Governors council like his
father and grandfather He was the
grandfather of Cortlandt Parker.
Cortlandt Parker's father was James
Parker who was born In 1776 and who
lived until 1868 Like his ancestors he
lived in Perth Amboy and became a MEM
Der of Congress. serving in the State
Legislatures and in the Twenty-third and
Twenty-fourth Congresses. from 1888 to
1897.
James Parker was married to Miss PEN
elope Butler. and 1t was of this union that
Cortlandt Parker was born, on June o.
1878. at the old family mansion In Perth
Ambov. being their sixth child.
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ONE OF BEST KNOWN
LAWYERS IN AMERICA.

Mr.. Parker was one of the best known
lawyers In America. He was the friend
of presidents from Lincoln's day and en-
joyed the intimacy of many prominent
statesmen. lawyers and judges whose
names have been enrolled upon the pages
: of the country's history during the last
half century.
For several years after beginning the
practice of law in this city Mr.. Parker
was not eminently successful and his
clients We're few until he made a reputa-
tion in defending a woman.
A few years after being admitted to
the bar Mr.. Parker was assigned by the
court to defend Margaret Garrlty, who
was charged with the murder of her lover
who had refused to marry her after
compromising her. The case attracted
considerable attention because of its many
sensational features and considerable
public sentiment was aroused
The woman lay in walt for her victim
on the canal bridge in Washington street
for several hours, and when he appeared
she plunged a large knife through his
heart. killing him instantly.
The woman was too poor to pay law
yer and the court assigned Mr.. Parker
as her counsel. Mr. Parker defended the
woman and secured her acquital.
The able manner in which he conducted
this case brought him many clients, and
in after years he said that this case was
responsible for his successful career as a
iurist.
During the years that he practised law
he defended many persons charged with
murder and was never so unfortunate as
to have client convicted of murder in
the first degree. The last murder trial in
which be represented the defendant was
the Blair case. some fifteen or twenty
years ago. Blair resided in Montclar and
was charged with the murder of his coach
man.
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TRACTION COMPANY
HAS ITS TROUBLES.
Jersey Central Is Restrained From Lay
ing Tracks Near New Am
boy Bridge.

PERTH AMBOY. July 30.--Trouble
awaits the Jersey Central Traction
Company when it attempts to lay its
tracks through Ridgeway avenue, in
Sayreville Township, so as TO reach the
Amboy bridge, over which it was re-
Gently granted a franchise by the Mid
dlesex County Board of Freeholders.
Ridgeway avenue is county road
and the Freeholders have granted the
company permission to use It, but
Sayreville township has not been con-
suited Therefore, when the company
began -carting ties and rails there Sat-
urday, the residents took 1t to mean
that the company proposed to lay the
track Sunday and head off any opposi-
tion.
The Jersey Central Traction Conn
pany. when it crosses the bridge, will
connect this Getty with Red Bank and
will thus complete the all-trolley route
from Newark to the shore.
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Continued from First Page.l

ing summer vacation in Newfoundland
about ten years ago, and by the fall his
right shoulder was fractured and his right
hand badly injured. The country doctor
did not nix the hand properly. and II had
TO be treated again by a Boston surgeon.
MT Parker never regained the full use OF
the right hand.
Many persons have thought he was in
Jured by a fall from his horse. He was
skillful rider in the saddle, and winter
and summer cantered before breakfast up
avenues to the outskirts of Newark and
back. These rides aided In keeping his
natural good health In fine condition.
Until recently Mr.. Parker had been
regular in his attention to business, but
In June. however, the oppressive heat
seemed to affect him greatly, and he fore
bore his usual custom of walking daily
to his office. A few days later his family
was alarmed by his partial collapse at
his Broad street home.
From this premonitory indication Of the
ending of his long life Mr.. Parker prac-
tically retired from the contemplations OF
business and devoted himself to the al
ways congenlal occupation of Christian
communion with his soul. His closing days
were marked by a calmness of spirit and
a clearness Of mental vision that remains
a precious memory to his family.
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Governor Voorhees, OF New Jersey solicited
his acceptance of the place In the United
States Senate. left vacant by Senator
sewen. but all these dignities were de-
clined
In his earlier career he was on two
occasions proposed for Attorney General Of
New Jersey, when that honor was one
not uninvitng from his professional point
of view, but owing probably as much to
his reputation for independence of political
influences and consideration as to any
other circumstance, he was not appointed
Aside from the strict sphere of politics
he has served In several honorary posi-
tions-notably as commissioner to set
tie the disputed boundary lines between
New Jersey and Delaware, and as a re-
wiser of the laws of New Jersey, IN con-
junction with Chief Justice Beasley and
Justice Depue.
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NO LEAVE FOR COP
UNDER INDIC TMENT.
Adubato Wanted Six Months Otto Start
Business-Can't Have It,
Says Nugent.

Policeman Thomas Adubato. of the
Third Precinct station, who last week
sent request to the Police Board for a
six months leave of absence. will not
receive 1t. It is understood that City
Counsel Nugent has found that 1t would
be beyond the power of the board to
grant II.
The commissioners will be so notified.
Adubato is under Grand Jury indictment
on a charge of non-fcasance in office. He
asked a six months leave of absence in
order to start In the bottling business5
1t is understood that the board Is Con
templating making an appointment today.
but what the appointment will be Is not
known.
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A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN
AND A LOW CHURCHMAN.

Mr.. Parker was intense in his likes and
dislikes. as men of strong natures gem
orally are. That was why he was Bit
teriy partisan as a Republican and as
a member of the Low Church wing of the
Protestant Episcopal faith, he was a
strong opponent Of the High Church wing.
or anything In the services that leaned
to Rituallstic practice. which he said at
diocesan conventions bordered on Roman
ca tholicism. But he was an earnest and
active defender of his church and was
very prominent as layman In its
councils.
At a diocesan convention held In Grace
Church, Newark, years ago the late Bishop
Odenheimer stopped what proved to be
bitter contest between high and low
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WILL OF FATHER BYRNE.
Estate, Consisting of Books and Pic
lures, Is Left to Housekeeper.

The VIII OF the Rev William p. l..
Byrne. pastor OF st. Aloysius's Church. Of
Caldwell. who died In ST. Micnael's Hos
pital, this city on June "A last. was adj
mtted to probate IN the surrogate's Office
today.
In 1t he practically bequeathes the whole
of his modest estate, consisting largely Of
books pictures and household effects, to
his housekeeper, Rose A. Doonan.
he also made the request that only one
carriage should he used at his funeral and
makes the further provision that low mass
be celebrated IN The church at his death.
The witnesses OF the win are Thomas
J. McEnery. OF Pine Brook, and William
l. Dowd. Of Caldwell
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DISTINGUISHED MEN
HIS FELLOW GRADUATES.

Mr.. Parker as boy received his private
instruction in Latin and Greek, and in 1882
he entered Rutgers College. He was
graduated in 1886. being valedictorian of his
class which contained men Who afterward
became prominent in national affairs.
Among them were Joseph p. Bradley, in
after life justice OF the Federal Supreme
Court; Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, later
Secretary OF State under President Arthur;
William A. Newell, elected Governor of
New Jersey and appointed Governor OF
Washington Territory Henry Waldron,
who for years was representative in Con-
gress from Michigan; James c.'van Dyke.
who became United States District Attof-
ney for Pennsylvania. and George W.
Coakley, professor Of mathematics in New
York University.
Mr., Parker shortly after graduation was
registered in the office Of Theodore Frel-
inghuysen as q law student. Mr Freling-
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church people in Union County church,
where there was a split, and Mr.. Parker
arose and said:
we do not need a Pope of Rome here"
The venerable bishop. who was feeble,
arose from his armchair. and leaning on
his cane, assisted by the late Dean Stans-
bury and the late DR.. Boggs. who was
secretary Of the diocese tottered to the
front OF the pulpit platform and said in a
clear and strong voice:
mo, Mr. Parker. and we don't want a
law pope. either. Sit down, Mr.. Parker;
am bishop here
Mr.. Parker sat down and was client.
This incident gives an idea of the strong
Independence Of the man and his loyalty
to his opinions and beliefs in religious
matters. And 1t was the same in legal
political and general questions affecting
the people.
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CREDITORS CAN'T SUE.

Vice-C Chancellor Stevens granted an or
der today on the application of Edward
c. McKeag city attorney of New Bruns-
wick, restraining creditors Of William H.
Manley. a New Brunswick saloon-keeper.
from suing that city to recover $500 be-
longing to Manley. which is in the hands
OF the city authorities.
Manley recently applied for license
and paid $500. It Is said His creditors
secured an attachment on the money and
were preparing to sue. The matter must
be settled in the Court of Chancery. the
Vice Chancellor ruled.
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huysen retired from practise to become
chancellor of the New York University
before Mr.. Parker concluded his studies.
He continued his professional studies
under Amzi Armstrong. He was admitted
to the bar as an attorney in September,
1899, and as a counsellor three years later.
He began his legal career in this city in
association with two of his classmates,
Joseph p Bradley and Frederick T. FIRE.
iinghuysen. Fro mthat time to his death
any interruption, as a practising lawyer.
Two of his sons Congressman Richard
Wayne Parker and Cortlandt Parkcr ir.,
were connected with him in professional
business.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF VISITOR.

Mrs. Bridget McGir. g years old. Of
New York. was taken suddenly IN while
visiting her father, Patrick Ryan, at 5s1
Ferry street, yesterday afternoon Or. j.
Loeb. of 37S Lafayette street. was called,
but the woman was dead when he arrived.
County Physician Elliott and the Third
Precinct police were notified by Dr. Loeb.
County Physician Elliott found that death
was due TO heart trouble.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-07-30

PARKER-At his residence in Newark
n j., on Monday, July %, 1867. Cort-
landt Parker In the 90th year Of his axe
Funeral from Trinity Church. Newark,
on Saturday morning, August 3. at u
o'clock.
VAN SICE-On July 20, 1907. at his home,
n Wakeman avenue, Frank "a. hus-
band of Margaret Becker Van Size, IN
his Goth year.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
WELSHER-At vailsburg section Of
Newark, N j., on July 2s. 1907. William.
husband of Iavina E. Welsher (nee
Smith. aged 40 years 4 months
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend his funeral on Wednesday at z:30
p. M, from his late residence, No. 614
. South Sandford avenue. Vailsburg sec
tion of Newark. Interment at Fair
mount Cemetery.
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TRACK ELEVATION
HEARINGS IN OCTOBER.
Dates Fixed in Actions Against the
Greenwood Lake and the Penn
sylyania Roads.

Viee-Chaneellor Stevens today fixed Oc-
tober 81 as the day for the final hearing
In proceedings instituted by the city OF
Newark to compel the Pennsylvania Rail-
road to elevate its tracks on the West
Newark branch at Clinton avenue.
October "a was fixed on as the day for
the final hearing In the proceedings to
compel the Erie Railroad TO elevate its
tracks on the Greenwood Lake branch
across Summer avenue.
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WEATHER IMPLICATIONS.

WA ASHINGTON. July s0.--Forecast: New
Iersev-Fsir tonight and Wednesday; light
West wind becoming variable,
NEW YORK. July aD.--Loeal forecast;
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday,
Mahe>ta frAala- -xRaakeElE winds.
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velocity. II miles.
Total precipltation-.0l inch.
Character of the day-Cloudy,
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Highest. Lowest. Average.
Temperature.... IS deg. u deg "a deg
Character Of the day-Partly cloudy.
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People so where they're invited Advertise
YOU
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Yesterday
Fs.l..ar
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WHlu-Dlftctpu at HpuHf tluHdSif
velocity 8 miles
Precipitation-None.
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Mr.. and Mrs. James Francis Norris
request the honor OF your presence at
The marriage OF their daughter Vi
Wan Benson to Mr.. John lvey Jessup,
on the evening Of Thursday, the @
of August. at Z o'clock. at home
brunswick. Ga.
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in congenial company and appetizlng
surroundings is the ideal thought for
LUNCHEON OR DINNER
You arrange for the company"
and we viii attend to the balance.
Service is perfect, and cuisine I'M
surpassed. 4 spread at this res
tauraat leaves a bright spot in the
memory that seems 10 remind you
to come again. For good eating
dine here.
THE METROPOLITAN
RESTAURANT
Telephone 32-
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a pleasant affair at St. simons
Mills this afternoon win be "a card
party rendered by Mrs. j. a. Foster
10 her guests. Misses Lettie Foster,
Beba Rose and Miss Lillian Warden.
severa parties will so over from
bluas LEX 70 attend the affair.