The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
TRIBUTES TO MR.. DRooP.
A Representative Citizen of WASH
ingtOn and Patriotic American.

1HEtOn ana fntriOttc American.
Hon. Simon Wolf who was a friend Of
Edward F. Droop for nearly half GEN.
tury pays this tribute to that widely-be-
loved citizen. recently deceased:
In the death OF Edward f. Droop.
Washington has lost one OF its most rep
resentative citizens Having known him
for more than fOrty-six years. l claim the
privilege of an intimacy that was per-
sonal and public. and in each he was
characteristically a German in ideals, and
an American in patriotism and practical
usefulness. He chung with tenacity and
rare intelligence to the folklore of the
Fatherland. and the songs ard music that
have charmed so many millions in the
land OF his birth and In other lands no
less. were to him treasures, and which
he distributed lavishly. to the end of
educating the people OF the land OF his
adoption. so as TO instill the broadest
culture and the most advanced liberalism.
As a merchant, he was a man OF strict
integrity and fair dealing, ant so educated
his sons that they will be worthy sue
cessors
'As husband. he was thoroughly alive
TO the loving inspirations incident to that
bond. AS a father, he was most kind
and considerate. AS a friend, he was
beyond compare genial. inspiring and
happy. and as man and citizen. he may
be classed as a model Indeed, I know
OF no one who was more thoroughly in
sympathy with all the highest ideals and
traditions OF the republic. II was his con-
stant endeavOr. by practical illustration.
10 teach and instill love Of and for the
fag. which he looked upon as the symbol
or the highest development Of man. and
on every occasion, whether cOnvivial or
public. he carried with him a tiny flag.
with which II was his greatest pleasure
and delight 10 arouse the enthusiasm OF
the audience 20 the highest pitch. Such
man. inspired by such lofty ideals,
should not be forgotten or ignored He
has left priceless legacy. which should
be cherished by one and all: and the city
OF Washington Is justly proud OF the
record made by its distinguished son. Ed
ward F. DrOop"
Dir. Edward ". DrOOp received the fol-
lowing letter from Messrs. Steinway &
Sons:
Your dispatch announcing your fathers death
aWakcns fond .nemaries q half a oentnry's intimate
relations Of friendship. Weil of business. With
the oldest and n the most esfccracd rrurc-.
sentatiTes of our house Prom practically the very
day Of is beginning We have treasured through al
this time the business integrity and sterling
hood Of Edward y. Droop aud whenever he entered
or offers and warcroCms he brought With hin an
atmosphere q cheeTfulness and good viii that was
irresistible on the part n any one who came In
contact with him Al tha meEhsrs q cur house
and car stah a. SteiuWay Han tender % you and
the other members of your family the expression
Il our deepest sympathy with You IN yOrT great
loss. II any Characteristic q your fathers was
Predominant. u was his unsUerVing good nature
under all circumstances and while he has deTarted
never TO return, should derive at least sono
slight consolation from the fact that This lesson u
his life cannot Be taken from Us for many years
10 cune.