Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01

sympathy.
And when Cuba suffered from the Ills
that accompany all nations in forma-
tive period he did not condemn, but ad-
profit by the misfortunes Of an mex
perienced and weaker neighbour he was
cha rita ble he was loving. he was just.
What more can be said OF any man
that his heart and mind were not only
for his family and for his native land, but
for all generous causes!'
The quality which inspired Mr.. Moves
to champion the cause OF oppressed Cuoa
was evidenced in his lifelong interest IN
the uplift OF the negro in America. ne
also aided and supported enterprises TOT
the education of negro youth. especially
In the line of industrial training. In con-
sequence of this attitude the news OF
Mr.. Noyes' death evoked many warm and
eloquent expressions of grief from organl-
cations and individuals of the colored
race One of the most beautiful horal
tributes received was from Some Colored
Friends"
Mr.. Noyes' Last Wishes.
Mr.. Noyes retained up to the last hour
Of his life a wonderful grip upon his
faculties. Within three hours of his
death he was listening with interest to
the reading Of book which he had per-
sc nally selected for that purpose. While
lying on what proved to be his death
bed he dictated letter addressed to his
oldest son, Theodore, who. as associate
editor-in-chief of The Star for more than
twenty years, had been close to him and
had received some previous indication OF
hi, last wishes. In which he said:
My will power and somewhat remark
able vitality have enabled me heretofore
to pull through the most violent attacks
I now appreciate that I am in the con-
dition where it is more than possible
that I shall be downed. I have no ap-
petite, my strength is failing me and
my sleep is badly harassed by coughing
In this state of affairs I think 1t Is pru-
dent to make some suggestions as TO
what 1 would like to have done in case
should collapse. / wish to make
bequest in trust to the Noyes Library
at Kensington of 5000. the interest OF
which to be applied by my executors or
heirs in support of this library. first. IN
the purchase of magazines and per1odl-
calls. and, second. for any general pur-
pose.
II think it would be best to have my
funeral at your church, St. Thomas. as
roomy and central. l do not want any
interdict on the presence of flowers or
the attendance of friends at the grave.
There is as much ostentation in the re-
fusing the offering of beautiful flowers by
friends as there is in the acceptance OF
them. and while in some cases the an
nouncement of private interment is neees-
sary, it is much more unaffected III case
of man like myself, who has a very
large public acquaintance, to allow all
the friends who wish to follow him to the
grave. should like to have Bishop Sat
terlee take part in the services. Alse to
have DR.. Hale participate. If possible, and
the Gridron Quartet to sing"
There was high reciprocal regard be-
and by a pathetic coincidence their deaths
occurred within a few hours of each
other.
Newspaper Tributes.
The newspapers of all parts of the coun-
try--north, east. south and west-have
Joined in expressions of regard for Mr..
NoyeS both as man and as journalist.
In no other city have these expressions
been more appreciative and intelligently
sympathetic than in Los Angeles, near
which his death occurred.
The Los Angeles Express printed the
following editorial appreciation:
washington birthday though 1t is,
flags will fly at half mast this day in the
city that bears his name. for Crosby s.
Noyes lies dead at Pasadena.
1T is not easy to impress on local con-
seriousness the significance to Washington
of the death that happens here. For sixty
kindly. helpful years the dead man has
been great part Of all that went to make
Washington, The Star of that city. is but
one of the many monuments that remain
to attest his creative worth. an honest
newspaper butt to greatness by an honest
man.
The capital itself owes much of it's
beauty to his endeavor-that it rose from
wretched squaior to fine dignity that be-
fits the republic Is as much due to Crosby
shall ever tell the tale of the private
benevolences that filled this dead mans
fourscore years of life. Honest. most
kindly. Of sunny courtesy to all, SO slow
to blame, SO swift to help. c'ean-minded,
clean hearted. his life sweet with all pu-
rity. this unpretending. sincere, generous
man Is dead
There is great mourning in Washington
today. The Capital city will wear black
when through its streets Is borne the body
yesterday to its rest. The whole city will
mourn in a sorrow shared alike by all its
great and all its poor, in a fellowship of
regret and tenderness that embraces all
creeds. all colors and all classes.
The wonderful melodies of the Gridiron
Club quartet will fill the air with the
music of sorrow. and then the body of
Crosby S. Noyes will be laid away In the
graves chamber.
But memory of him shall endure while
gratitude in the hearts of men. Farewell,
Crosby Noyes."
The Los Angeles Herald printed the fol-
lowing:
AFTER fourscore years of blameless.
honest. kindly. courteous, ever active. be-
nevolent life, Crosby s. Noyes of The
Washington Star is dead at Pasadena
Mr.. Noyes in his own sphere was not the
least among the remarkable men Of mod
ern times. 1t was the self-imposed and
the devoted restriction of his sphere that
kept his name from being as well known
as some less deserving of fame. He was,
devoted himself to the interest of the seat
of the national government. determined
that around the stately halls Of the law
making and law-enforcing departments
should arise city worthy OF it's monu-
ments. its public buildings, it's traditions
and its honored place among the cities of
the nation and Of the world.
THE Star achieved greatness and i'm
portance by his sngleness of purpose and
cfearness Of vision. and by his devotion to
whatsoever things were true and lovely
debtor for The Star. The nation is his
debtor for his persistent efforts to ennoble
and beautify Washington, efforts so well
directed and so we'll effective that he had
the pleasure of seeing In response to his
suggestion and effort, the shaping of a
fairer and greater city to take the place
of the squalid settlement that had crouch
ed at the feet of the nations noblest
monuments and most artistic buildings
few words we might say that he produced
a harmonious and consistent Washington
To national interests he devoted his life
For the nation he worked. BY the nation
he Is missed and mOurned."
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