The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-18
Death Causes Shock.

HELENA, Mont, Sept. 1.-THE an
nouncement OF The sudden death Of for
mer Senator T. III, Carter at Washington
Today created profound sensation
throughout the state OF Montana as II
was not generally known that he was
In Helena last July. however. he con-
fldcd 10 a few close friends that his heart
was bothering him and that he had been
compelled 10 discontinue smoking.
For over twenty years Senator Carter
was practically the undisputed leader OF
the Republican party in Montana and his
word was wetghty, not only at home. but
In the national councils of the party.
He was born in Scioto county, Ohio. Oc-
tober 80 1854. and his career vas typical
OF That OF many wcsterncrs in that he en-
gagged in various lines OF work before
finally settling down TO his profession.
After farming. railroading and school
teaching for number OF years, he
studied law and was admitted 10 The
bar. and In 1852 he came to Helena where
as young lawyer he took an active part
In political affairs. After holding minor
offices, he was nominated in 1883 as a
candidate for delegate In congress. AT a
time when the then Republican leaders
looked upon the nomination inevitable
defeat. His opponent was W, A. Clark.
with whom he later served in the senate.
Carter was elected. and from that time
took his place as eaoer of Montana Re-
puplicanism, place which despite the
reverses of mis- political fortunes. he held
untll the tlIne OIL his Qedln
First Representative.
The last territorial delegate from Mon
tana. Mr. Carter was also the first rep
resentative in congress after the territory
was admitted to statehood. President
Harrison selected Mr.. Carter as commits
Sioner OF the general land office in 1891
and in the campaign OF 1892 he was, at
the presidents request, made chairman
OF the Republican national committee.
1895, serving until 1901 when he failed
Of re election, the legislature being DEM
ocra tic. He was chairman of the board
of commissioners OF the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition and in 1905 was again
elected To the senate. serving until March
T. this year, During the campaign of
last fall Senator Carter was candidate
for reelection. but legislature Demo-
cratic by q margin OF four votes. was
chosen after an exceptionally bitter cam
paign Following his retirement from the
senate, Mr.. Carter was chosen as mem
Der of the international boundary COM
mission. OF which he was made chairman.
Already plans were on foot in Montana
for the election OF Mr. Carter to the
senate his followers having planned TO
elect him TO succeed Senator Joseph NJ,
Dixon whose term expires in 1913. Lines
were being drawn for the contest in the
next Republican state convention and Mr..
Carters sudden death comes as a severe
blow TO the regular wing of the party in
this state.
Senator Carter was regarded by mem
bcrs Of all parties as one or the aDlest
men in the west and was A public speaker
of national fame. As racontcur he had
few equals.
THE news OF the death of senator
| Thomas II. Carter comes 10 the people
of Montana like thunderbolt from a
/ clear sky said acting Governor w. III.
Allen tonight. when last in the state,
only a few weeks ago. he was appar-
| emily In the best Of health.
! i"rle Senator Carter Is an
tinctive loss To the nation. An indefati-
gable worker. thorough student: an
! eloquent and logical orator. a lawyer OF
extraordinary ability. fun Of human kind
ness and sympathy broad and liberal
minded. companionable 10 great de-
gree. all served 10 constitute nm a
| leader OF men. Whether in the councils
| OF his party. care OF the state and vel
| fare Of its people or the complex affairs
| OF the ma tipn, he contributed hberailE
| from his extensive experience and broad
range of knowledge.
I ''Ic was constructive statesman
laying foundations deep and we'll COZ.
yancing legislation of tho higheA order
! The postal savings bank law alone MI
place Senator Carter's name on the scroll
| of fame His deep and abiding Interest
| in the reclamation Of the arid lands has
been OF incalculabc value TO the west
The projects nov under way and ,hose
completed viii stand as a lasting lnonu-
mcut 10 his fidelity. Being a SELF made
man his life should stand as an cN'
| ample to the young men ot TINS country
OF what can he accomplished under oui
American institutions
LEAGUE FAVORS THE