Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-20

AiiS C1EoeI1OI STS0t1n8 dS II0 QoSSoO A1OM
desk to desk during the hours Of tire
some discussion, Of the never failing
wit and humor with which he illum-
mated the most casual conversation.
He was always welcome because his
heart was not only over-running with
friendliness. but because as he went
his way he left behind him the smile
born Of his felicitous comment or the
delightful reflection awakened by the
keen thrust Of his satire.
I'm debate he was easily the leader of
the senate. No man surpassed him In
the accuracy Of his analysis. the depth
Of his thought or the thoroughness OF
his investigation, and no man ap-
preached him in the art Of expression.
He was nobly endowed with mind
that could explore all the regions OF
morals, philosophy, literature and
statecraft, and he reasoned convincing
ly on all these things; but unques-
tionably his crowning gift was his
power of speech. He could
so use his mother tongue, that every
word he spoke challenged immediate
attention and carved itself into full
relief upon.rthe memory of his audi
ence His language was plain and
simple, but it had a fundamental quail
ity that made it the best possible garb
for the idea he was seeking to convey.
Those who heard him remembered what
he said because it was instantly rec
ognized that he had put his case in
the strongest way in which 1t could be
put, and there are very few of his
speeches in which will not be found
passages which have rightfully be-
come classics in form and perlnan-
ent part Of the literature Of the sub
jects to which they relate
Ills was master mind and 1t Is
inexpressibly sad that at the climax OF
his influence. the zenith of his great
ness, when his vision was clearer and
broa der than ever before that we must
give him up. The burdens which he
was nanfully and courageously bear
ing must fall upon those less able to
sustain them. but we all bow to the
decree of an inscrutable providence
and march on, carrying with US the
heavy sorrow of his death; but cheered,
strengthened and inspired by the les
son OF his life
Governor Caroii's Tribute.
In paying his tribute OF respect Gov
ernor Carroll said, in part:
"Our state has given to the public
many able and capable men, but there
are few who have approached that de-
gree Of recognized ability and capacity
of public service gained by him whose
life we here commemorate. All Iowa
today joins in sweet. solemn memories
of the life of this beloved statesman
and glories in his grand and magnific-
ent record of public achievement. Dol
livers life work is ended. Two and a
quarter millions of loyal citizens of our
great commonwealth Join with those Of
the nation in mourning his departure"
His Pastors EuIosy.
AThe senator in his relation to the
home church," was the subject chosen
for an eulogy by Rev. w. H. Spence,
pastor Of the First Methodist church.
the church Of which the father Of the
deceased. Rev. J. j. Dolliver, had been
pioneer minister. and according to
the teaching of which the late senator
has been a close adherent all Of his
years. Rev. Mr.. Spence said in part:
For twenty-five years he has been
associated, In one capacity or another,
with his brethren on the official board
of the church. For eighteen years he
served as trustee. He shirked not his
duty. He was deliberate and wise in
counsel He was broad in vision LET
US Immediately proceed to enlarge our
church property" he said to the broth
erhood before leaving for the capital
city last fall; 1--WE must assume our
honest responsibility in this growing
city" This was ever his attitude by
the council-fires of the church he loved
so well. It pained him to learn that a
number of old-time members had not
attended the services of the sanctuary
for ten or fifteen years. do not drop
them" he said at our last quarterly
conference; "some day they will come
back from their wandering and will
need home" He sought to know the
membership personally. He did not
forget the little children. A number OF
weeks ago, I found him busily engaged
assisting a heart-broken little boy to
bind up the injured limb Of a pet ami
NAL That is the kind Of heart that
makes d church.
To his pastor he was ever a loyal,
helpful friend. I treasure the quiet
moments spent with him as the rarest
privilege OF my life He loved to con-
verse about the early history Of the
church, her problems. her achieve
ments. He believed tremendously in
an old-fashioned gospel fitted into the
IteeuS VI IHo HOur. Inc substance OF
his theology can be found in an old
Book. Believe on the Lord Jesus
Christ, and thou shalt be saved" The
last time I talked with him he said,
In discussing present day problems $,
''I hope you will not be dismayed in
the immediate presence of difficult
situation; the world needs the cardinal
doctrines OF the old Book
Then as I rose to go and expressed
my hope and prayer that he was on
the road to recovery and that there
was no time in the history OF the ma
tion when he was needed as much as
at the present moment, he said: 7
would like to go back to the front, but
am afraid that this trouble is going
to get me down. have tried to walk
In the faith Of my fathers. It Is WELL %
Many Distinguished Mournsrs.
Among the prominent men at the
services are:
Congressman PicketA, Of Waterloo;
Smith. of Council Bluffs; Hubbard, Of
Sioux City; Woods, Of Estherville;
Jameson. Of Shenandoah: Haugen and
daughter and Dawson, Charles f..
Scott, Of Kansas: Andrew J. volstold,
Of Minnesota. and Henshaw, Of Ne
braska;. Senators Cummins, Of Iowa,
Brown. Of Nebraska, and Clapp and