Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-22

been deeply shocked with the announce
long a valued member and vice president
of the association, and. with his myriad
of friends, feel keenly the utmost SYM
pothy with this dispensation Of Provi-
dence
Mr. Noyes in his long and busy life
spent here. from youth to old age. had
risen in the estimation of his fellow
citizens as his years were mercifully
heightened until his name had become
honOred in every home in the District.
Having only the general interests of
the community at heart. he never lost
opportunity to do all in his power in
accomplishing the same. He was ever
ready to do good irrespective of creed,
I'VE sincerely mourn his loss. and
tender the family our heartfelt sym
pathy."
Remarks by Members.
Following the adoption of the resolu-
| tions, Mr.. John b. Mccarthy arose and
feelingly addressed the meeting. He
said in the death of Mr.. Noyes he had
suffered a deep personal loss, as he had
been associated with him professionally
for many years.
Mr.. Mccarthy said it will be hard to
find man to take the place left va
cant in this community by the death Of
Editor Moves.
Mr.. James Croggon described his feel
ings when this morning he picked up a
morning newspaper and read of the death
Of Mr.. Noyes. He said his first acquaint-
ance with the great editor was in 1852.
'At that time.'' Mr.. Croggon added
Il was a messenger boy in the Treasury
Department. Later 1 went on the staff
MI To-
man who was not ashamed to acknowl-
edge his error If he made one. He diff
fered from most people because Of the
faculty of converting his enemies to be
his friends"
Mr.. Croggon told of some Of his early
experiences on The Star under Mr.. Noyes
management, and in conclusion he said
with evident feeling:
Il feel that l have lost warm friend.
having worked so long under him. and
made me better one because had been
In his employ.
Judge Bundy's Eulogy.
Judge Charles s. Bundy next delivered
an eloquent tribute. He said:
"a great man has fallen in Israel
Crosby s. Noyes for many years has
stood like Samuel in this community
head and shoulders above them all. Two
of his marked characteristics were his
boundless generosity and his irrepressible
public spirit
Judge Bundy instanced as showing his
public spirit the erection of the mag
nifcent Star building" He said the time
had come to build a structure for his
company. Mr.. Moves felt that a temple
should be erected which would be worthy
of The Evening Star. and the present
building went up. 1t became a pioneer
building. as well as a temple dedicated
to progress. commerce and the city Of
Washington"
Again" Judge Bundy said, ''the bust
nes:: men of the District of Columbia
rec ognized the fact that this should be
a Greater Washington. and 1t was de-
sired that an expedition be organized to
go south and solicit trade for Washing
ton. It was reserved for Mr.. Noyes to
come forward. without thought of the
cost, and say. Here Is your train OF
cars for the mission; and / give It with
This was his magnificent God-given
spirit. These things should and will be
remembered to the great credit of Mr.
Crosby 8. Noyes."
On motion of Mr.. Mccarthy a COM
mittee of five was appointed to make ar
rahgements for the association to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Noyes. A telegram
Of sympathy was also ordered to be sent
to the members of his family at Pasa-
dena, Cal.
Tribute From Mr.. Rudolph.
Mr.. Cuno II. Rudolph. president of the
Washington Board of Trade, said today:
with the demise Of Crosby 8. Moves
the Washington Board of Trade loses its
strongest member and our community Its
stanchest friend. 1t was my good for
tune to meet Mr.. Noyes soon after my
coming here eighteen years ago, and
soon Iealized what powe: for good this
quiet, courtly, strong and capable man
was in this community.
1T seems only short while ago when
the citizens of Washington rendered him a
reception on the occasion of the compile
ton Of his half century Of service as edi-
tor of The Evening Star. 1 had the honor
to present the callers. and they came
from all walks of life-from the highest
to the lowliest-all bent on showing their
admiration and affection. 1t was demon
stration which falls to the lot of few men.
lone of the founders Of the Washington
Board of Trade. and an active director of
it's work and affairs until a few months
ago, the success Of that organization and
the good work 1t has done can be largely
attributed to him.
II know many excellent men, but among
all do not know Of one who can just fill
his place"
Part in Capitals Regeneration.
DIR. William Tindall. secretary to the
District Commissioners, said today:
ITO no one outside of the immediate
family Of Mr.. Noyes will his death be
more painfully impressive than to me-
He is one of the very few who remained
of the aggressive public-spirited pro-
motors Of the National capitals regen-
Grafton from 1871 to 1874 No one of
that far-sighted and daring company was
more devoted to that purpose, or had a
more influential personal part in giving
1t effect than he. The Evening Star.
through his intelligent and resolute guild
ance. and as the medium Of his sagacious
views. was the main journalistic support
Of the board of public works in those
days, when that board and others who
had faith in the future of Washington
were struggling to educate the pessimis-
tic and encourage the timorous to lend
hand in lifting the city literally out of
the mire. / met him almost daily during
that period. and know the worth Of his
services
Mr.. Noyes' influence.
Commissioner H. B. F. Mcfarland said:
washington has lost a great citizen.
He gave himself for many years, publicly
and privately. to the service OF the Ma
tional capital with civic patriotism of a
high order. Personally and through The
Evening Star he had great influence,
which was always used for the advance
ment of the interests Of this community.
He was interested in every phase of its
progress and contributed to every move
ment for II a. imDrovemert NOuy that ha