The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-05


 sonal relations with him. but I never understood or appreciated his full aDil- ity, his devotion to his duty and his un- remitting energy until I was made to understand 1t in my efforts to assist him, as a colleague from Montgomery County, as a member or the Legisla- ture. who shared his views and who was anxious to help him in his work.
 1 believe he had a higher sense of duty than any man I ever knew. l have been with him after long and exhaustive session of the House. ] have been with him in office at 2, o'clock in the morning, working on his legisla- tive duties long after the other mern- bers, exhausted by the days work, had retired. Not once but several times I have seen him laboring far after mid night to discharge his duty as he thought 1t should be discharged.
 O. c. Maner.
 Representative from Montgomery.
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 ACTS ENSHRINED IN HISTORY.
 In the death of William L. Martin. Alabama has lost one of her most vigil lent. loyal and patriotic servants. l am thoroughly convinced that his life was given in service to his country, and that his conscientious and rigid loyalty to duty, and his active and SASA eSSaC WVAh AS 2pGhhGE VI NuG ElQuSG of Representatives probably hastened his death.
 1t is peculiarly sad that just as he was chosen Speaker of this Body. Pro- whence should see fit to remove him at the close of its first session. As a Speaker. he was fair and courageous, not adopting any method that could be questioned; standing at all times for what he regarded the right and for the best interests of the State. which he so ably served.
 I have known Mir. Martin for a num- Der of years. and I have never known point other than the high minded course of pure and honest statesman. As his friend and co-worker. I would place a wreath upon his new made grave. and say to those who were near and dear to him, that while his spirit has swept through the gates" of the Imperial City his name, and acts, are enshrined in Alabama History. w. w Brandon, State Auditor. E Se se
 NO WORD OF UNKIND CRITICISM. have been trying to remember If l have ever heard against Colonel Mar tin harsh or unkind criticism. I can not recall one. Is not this a monument tai legacy for man who has been in politics-in the limelight--for nearly a quarter of a century to leave his chill drenf He was ripening into an influ- ence, the loss of which the State of Ala bama, at the present stage of develop ment, could ill afford.
 H. c. Gunnels. Superintendent of Education. & % 5
 PURE AND HONEST CANDOR. My personal acquaintance with MT Martin dates only to a few years back but though short, is was sufficient to Justify me in saying in all sincerity and truth, that no man in public life has so impressed me with his pure and honest candor, his strong personality his high regard for his fellow man and his fearless adherence to duty as he saw 1t. He was my friend, he was the friend of the people, he was a states man, and had he lived he would have become the Governor of our State al no distant time.
 J. A. Wilkinson,
 State Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
 TRUE TO A TRUST.
 While I have known MT. Martin but a short time, I have closely followed his career since he entered public life My personal acquaintance with hin was limited but his record proves that he was a true man and faithful tC every trust, and the State has suffered | by his untimely taking off, an ire | parable loss.
 Chas. Henderson,
 President Railroad Commission. % N s
 HIS WORK HIS EPTTAPH.
  Martin. I have been tremendously i'm. pressed by his high minded conserva. tism. In his death the Senate has los ] an able leader, and the people a warn l friend and advocate. It seems espec | ially unfortunate that just at the timt | of the ripening of his work for tn, | people and the State in which he wal | so prominent he should be taken away | but he has already written his epitapl in his work which will be known il | the generations to come. l W. D. Nesbit
 Associate Railroad Commissioner 1 % $ E
 l LIFE A HIGH EXAMPLE.
 As lawyer, stateman and citizen, MI Martin lived a life of integrity, faith | fulness and purity. His high Ideals h strove constantly to attain. and his la l bors for the State were done with zea and conscientious thoroughness. HI life affords a high example to all mer whether in public or private life.
 J. Craig Smith,
 President Board of Convict Inspec tors.
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 CONFIDENCE OF BENCH AND BAR I am greatly distressed over tn, death of Speaker Martin. I first me MT. Martin after Governor Seay hat appointed him Attorney General, ant found him a good lawyer and splen did man. His death Is a great los to the State for many reasons, it i specially to be regretted the Legis lature will be deprived of his coun sel.
 MT. Martin enjoyed a good lav practice and had the confidence an' esteem of Bench and Bar. He had, il ] A measure retired from politics fo