The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-12-07
MANY-SIDED PULITZER
BY ONE WHO KNEW HIM

known when he was actively In Tn
World offtce. During our converse
lions. I marveled constantly 10 IN,
this virtually totally blind man thor
oughly equipped-and only through tn,
eyes OF others--to discuss not only tn,
leading business. political and socia
topics OF the day. but even minor one.
In which we both happened to be par.
ticularly interested.
| After his blindness he cultivated ar
| already remarkable knowledge of art
| ana It's history, and could talk most
ably upon the characteristics and quail.
ities or not only cur leading American
sculpeors and painters but Of the old
masters. He was especially fond OF
portraits Of distinguished men, notably
those by famous painters. and II IL moi
generally knows that, In his beautiful
New York residence, there Is the nu-
eleus Of q remarkable collection Of great
portraits by great men.
He especially admired the work OF
John Sargent who may be truly called
Tn, tne modern velasqueE." and his am
modern master paint the portraits OF
both Mira. puAtser AID himself. II may
be noted here that Saryept's bust por-
trait or Mr. Pulitzer. shown at the
winter academy In New York two
years ago. and which has been ire
Quently reproduced before and at the
ume OF ais death. 10 considered by
the most sympathetic portrait the ar
tist ever painted. II there be anything
IN telepathy. Il would seem as IL Mr..
Puutzer's ambition to have his fea-
lures perpetuated by the great por-
traitist influenced the latter 30 strong
~ that he produced a most perfect pre-
sentiment. not only Of the mans ap-
a anet - LII
through the sightless eyes.
Inc dead editor was also q great lov-
er OF music and one Of unusual taste
ana appreciation; he loved to talk on
music, and nothing so soothed him as
It's strains. In hts New York. Bar
Harbor. and JelkyH island houses he
mad among his attendants a skilled
Stanst, ana devoted sometimes several
hours a day to listening TO Wagner
whom OF all other composers he pre.
lefred, and other great musicians. He
was frequent attendant at the opcra
and concerts, although the restlessness
OF body. Which increased during his
later years, made X difficult for him
70 sit Tor any length Of time in a pub
. At all times an exceedingly nervo,.
man. after his blindness he became AL
most monomaniac on the subject of
noise. AS has been told. he had yir
tuaily sound proof apartments built in
ms city residence, and during the years
On whicn ne veyaged on ocean steam
ers and before the launching of his
own great yacht, the Liberty, three
years ago. he would reserve cabins or,
the upper deck, with the proviso that
'tne deck should be roped off on the
sue on which were his sleeping rooms
ana covered with cocoa mating.
Durlng these long voyages II was his
custom TO have secretary read to him
every morning the main features from
tne news columns Of the latest papers
ootalnable before departure and those
or what newspapers could be- oh,einaS
"a route. and then listen to Selections
from the editorial columns of the Same
from another secretary. Later he
walked several miles. always with a
companion. during which walks he Iiis-
cused topics OF personal mutual inter
est. A'eA
After luncheon and a nan a,ot,.r
secretary frequently read to him a.
ierman. and then after some music
came an hours reading Of history. and
again after dinner two or more ho,,rs
were devoted to the latest fiotion-for
Mr.. Pulitzer loved the noyeIists-and
discussion Of the same. I we'll re-
member on q memorable voyage to
Senoa In lSoS on the Celtic reading 10
1<duy rose 8 DauRh-
ter OF Mrs. Humphry Ward and his
keen interest in the plot and clever
incisive analysis Of Julie Lespinesses
character.
He kept himself thoroughly in toucb
with the religious tendencies Of tha
times. Not a deeply Religious man
hmself. while he subscribed to no sne-
cial creed. I never heard him sneak in
other than praise Of the good RELIGION
mas done for the world. His views wara
broad and. like all great men that
have met. I should say that his hai,.t
was that OF the higher agnosticism
devoted father. he was deenIv In
terested In the future of his chiidrer
and In the manner and matter Of their
education. and he talked more fre-
quentiy with me upon this subject dnr-
ing our last voyage together than anv
other. He was proud of his WIZ.
beauty and cleverness. OF his danrhs
ters FAIRNESS. and as to his sons al.
though he argued with me against
some little diversions Of the yo,,np ~
today. could discern his pride in soma
or his sons achievements in athletics
against the preponderance OF which IN
our college life he strongly animad.
verted.
A great journalist, a rarely manv-
sided man. curious mingiing of ouaI-
tiles. a marvel Of the union OF physical
force and mental energy and a rare in
tellect, have passed In the death Of To