Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-24
De ARMOND BURNED IN HOME
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the house. James then was dragged to the
street by people who refused to let him
sacrifice himself.
No cry came from the burning house, and
It was evident Congressman De Almond
and waddle had been overcome. In fif-
teen minutes more the house had been con-
sumed.
Nettle Boles, the maid, it developed later,
had been one of the first to escape. She
was unhurt, but, too frightened to compre-
bend the situation, had fled from the
scene.
"Waddie" De Almond was the son OF
James A. De Almond His right name was
David A. He was named after his grand
father and was the latter's favorite grand
child. The boy frequently resided at the
home of his grandparents, always sleeping
with the congressman.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-In, Mr.. De
Almond the democrats lose one of their
leaders. A member of that body for the last
nineteen years and a man of education,
wide experience and fluent speech, he had
become one of the principa, sources Of
his party in all discussions Of national
consequences. He made a speciality Of
labor subjects, but was never at a loss in
ndndllnB almost any question.
Mr.. De Almond had been on the bench
before coming to congress and he naturally
gave much attention to judicial subjects.
He was a member Of the committee on
judiciary and had held that post for many
years.
Previous to the present congress-, he also
was a member of the committe on rules,
but the selection of his colleague, Champ
Clark, as minority .eader, rendered II
necessary to place Mr.. Clark on that
committee, which had the effect of dis
placing Mr.. De Almond, as two could not
be appointed from the same state.
While Mr.. De Almond will be long re-
membered for his brilliant oratory and his
power OF sarcasm, he also will long be
known on account of his qualities as a
party fighter. sH
Inclined to be pugnacious, he often
pleaded subjeetsoas an aggressor rather
than as a defendant. This quality OF mind
Twas the means of getting him into a
personal alteration, two years ago, with
John Sharp Williams, who was then the
democratic leader of the house.
The difference between them arose over
Mr.. Williams designation of a Missouri
colleague of Mr.. De Almonds for a place
in the organization of the sixtieth con-
gress. Ihey came to blows, but both being
light weights, neither was badly hurt.
Mr.. De Almond was an aspirant for the
leadership of the house, but the recog-
milton Of Mr.. Clark effectua.ly cut him
out of that position.
KANSAS CITY, Nov. 23.-The charred
bodies Of Congressman De Almond and his
grandson Waddie were found in the ruins
of their burned home this afternoon. The
bodies We're burned almost to a crisp, both
of De Almonds legs being burned off, as
was his arms. The bodies were lying side
by side, as IL Congressman De Almond
had been carrying his grandson when death
overlook him.
HRdley Makes Statement.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. Nov. 23.-Gov-
error Hadley today gave out the following
statement on the death of representative
De Almond:
Il am deeply shocked at the news Of the
tragic death of Judge De Almond and his
grandson. The state has lost a public SER
want whose long experience in and knowl-
edge OF public affairs gave him a deserv-
eddy high position in the national congress
He was a nan Of unquestioned integrity
and ability and a close student of every
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