The Washington herald., 1911-10-08
Distinguished Writer Will
Be Buried This Afternoon.
TAFT SENDS HIS CONDOLENCES
MeaaaEea of Sorrow Received by
Family from All Parts of Coun-
try-Gridiron and Press Clubs
Adopt Resolutions of Regret.
Committees to Attend Obsequies.


prominent men all over the United States,
including President Taft and Vice Presi-
dent Sherman, the Gridiron Club and the
National Press Club of Washington yes
terday drew UP resolutions Of regret over
the death of William E. Curtis. the noted
newspaper writer. who died in Philadel-
phis Thursday night.
Mr. Curtis was a charter member OF
the Gridlron Club, and his associates met
in the New Willard to draw up the reso-
lutions. The Gridiron Quartet. at the re-
Guest of Mrs. Curtis, will sing Mr.. Cur
tis' favorite hymn, Rest at the funeral
to-day, which will also be attended by a
committee from the club. composed OF
Vice President Garthe, Secretary Shriver,
dolph Kaufman.
Floral Tribute Ordered.
In the absence Of Mr.. Richard V. oula-
han. the meeting was presided over by
Mr.. Louis Garthe. the vice president and
after the adoption of resolutions, COM
mittee, consisting of Rudolph Kaufman.
Perry c. Heath, Leroy T. Vernon. p. V. De-
Graw, and j. Henry Small. together with
the vice president and Secretary Shrtver
was appointed to represent the club al
Mr. Curtis funeral. A floral tribute was
also ordered. and it was announced that
the Gridron quartet would sing at the
services.
The resolutions, after reciting the princi-
pal facts of Mr.. Curtis journalistic ca
reer, and expressing sympathy with his
wife and family. paid this tribute TO his
memory
William Eleroy Curtis was by instinct
and practice a gentleman By his gen.
tleness, his uniform kindness and cour-
tesy. and his sympathy he radiated hap
piness. His home was a model in organ
ization and the constant abode of love
and affection. These natural traits OF
character, TO which were added upright
ness. fidelity and friendship. loyalty and
optimism. brought to him. with his wide
acquaintance, a vast association of true
friends.
He was a faCile writer-one who gave
evidence of profound knowledge. a wide
range of reading. and travel without ef-
fort. His integrity was courageous. bold;
his sincerity was pronounced; his con-
scientious scruples patent in every word
and deed. He thus stood a tower Of
cleanliness and honor in his profession.
Nearly a score OF years ago he left the
field of current news and devoted his
time and efforts to the compilation OF
books OF travel and history and news
paper letters. In these lines he attained
an enviable and worldwide reputation -
The funeral services will be held this
afternoon at o'clock at the family resi-
dence, 1901 Connecticut avenue, with the
Rev. H. b. Angus, pastor Of Peck Me-
mortal Chapel, officiating. Interment will
be in Rock Creek Cemetery. The pail
bearers will be Secretary Wilson, of the
Department of Agriculture: H. H. Kohl
saat, Charles NJ. Russell Col Alexander
Rodgers, L. S. A; Leroy Vernon, and
DR.. II. c. Yarrow. Mr.. Curtis daughter,
Mrs. George Nick. Maths. of Champaign,
Ill, arrived in Washington yesterday.
Resolutions of Regret.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the National Press Club:
Resolved, That the National Press Club enter in
its official minutes expression Of the
death Of William Eeroy Curtis. He had an active
interest in the clubs affairs His associations and
friendships with its members were highly esteemed.
His gentlemsnly attainments and personal qualities
Of head and heart we'll as his exceptional suoress
a newspaper writer. were an adOEnment Of the
journalistic profession They were an inspiration
and example 20 the CORPS in Washington.
Resolved. That the club extend its condolences to
Mrs Curtis and other members Of the family whose
bereavement excites the deep sympathy Of orr mem
beTs-
The corps of Washington correspond
ents called in special meeting to take
appropriate action upon the death of Mr.
Curtis adopted the following resolutions:
Sympathy for Family.
Whereas it has pleased an aII-wise Providence
to remove from earthly activities William ElerUy
Curtis, talented and well-knOwn member Of this
body who achieved unusual distinction by devotion
to his profession and by integrity and perseverance
and
N-bernas tbe corDs n wosb;p1+or corrcs,.o-dsr+s +s
has suffered n material loss by the death Of Mr..
Curtis. who had reflected geat credit on the or
ganizstiOn by Of long service and pronounced
abilities; and
Whereas Lecause Of daily association Mr. Curtis
beloved. respected and admired by his fellow
workers and held IN high esteem by all his contem-
poraries; therefore. lie it
Resolved. by the corps Of Washington CORE
spOndents assembled in special meeting. That
the death Of Mr.. Curtis is a distinct loss to the
organization and that his teath is deeply regretted
The sympathy Of the corps is hereby extended to
the family Of the deceased.
Resolved, further, That 4 copy Of these re%olu-
tions be transmitted to the family Ct Mr.. Curtis
A committee consisting of Leroy T
Vernon, of the Chicago Daily News;
John T. Suter, Of the Chicago Record
Herald, and Ernest G. Walker, of the
Boston Herald, was appointed 10 repre-
sent the corps Of correspondents at the
funeral.
messages Oh concurrence.
Following are copies OF the messages
of coincidence sent to Mrs. Curtis:
Boise, Idaho.
I am greatly shocked TO hear Of the death Of
your husband extend to you my heartfelt sym
pathy in your deep sorrow. VA. II. TAFT.
Evanston Ill.
Ny wife and ! send 10 you and your children
our love and sympathy in your great loss
c, G. DAWES.
Boise, Idaho
/ have learned with very great surprise and
gret Of the untimely death Of your dear husband
and wish to tender to you my sincere sympathy.
CHAS. ID. HILLES.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mrs. Foraker joins me in rendering assurances of
deepest sympathy. J. B. FORAKER.
Indianapolis Ind.
We are overwhelmed by the sad intelligence Of this
morning We scarcely believe that dear Mr..
Curtis has left us Accept profound sympathy
in your areat sorrow.
MR.. AND MRS. cHAs,lw. FAIRBANKS.
Chicago Ill.
Deepest sonoW over death Of your husband to
whom have owed 90 much during the laA twenty
years My heartfelt sympathy. Can be Of any
servicei d. d. BURNHAM.
Montreal Quebec.
It Is With great pain and regret that I read this
murnfnQ of the uldden death Of yuur husband who