The Washington herald., 1912-10-18

but Senator Hepburn never fully recov-
cred the ground that he bad lost through
this filibuster.
Senator Hepburn was born In Delaware
County. Pa. on May =. lA2 His parents
were Quakers. He was admitted to the
bar in 1875 and went TO Idaho where he
speciafsed in mining law. gaining the
reputation Of being one Of the best
eouipped advisers on this phase Of the
law in the United states. Mr.. Hepburn
got his start in politics in 10e. when
Re refused to follow the boiling Idaho
free silver Republicans In their 6op to
Bryan. He ran for Congress In 1855.
but was defeated by . fusion Of Demo-
Gratis, Populists. and silver Republicans
When Idaho swung away from the free
silver craze. Mr.. Hepburn rode into the
Senate in 1sos A. . protectionist and gold
Republican.
Always willing to FiEht.
From the day Of his appearance in Con-
g-ess he earned the reputation Of being
virile, able speaker. There was no man
in the Senate who was 20 ready and
willing to fight Q battle singie-ha1ded a.
Hepburn. provided he was convinced he
was right. There was no man In the
Senate Of stronger likes and disiikes.
His opposition to the Confederate Vet
with him.
He bitterly fought on the floor Of the
Senate the proposition to give permis-
sion to have a statute Of Gen. Robert
f. Lee placed in the CapitoA He also
opposed with all his strength a resolu-
tion loaning the United States army
tents to Confederate veterans. HIS olt-
ter words in the Senate often led to the
waving Of the bloody shirt. but for all
among the Southerners on the Democra-
tic side Of the chamber.
On the question Of loaning the tents
to the Confederate veterans Heyburn's
own vote was the only one cast In oppo-
sition and his voice was the only one
raised against II.
Mr.. Heyburn's opinion on legal ques-
tions especially constitutional questions.
became to be greatly respected In the
Senate. One Of his most conspicuous
services was At the head Of joint
Commission Of Congress. which modified
and revised the penal laws OF the
country. Mr.. Hepburn was one OF the
most consistent high tariff men In Con-
Rress and prided himself on his reputa-
ton as a conservative.
Married OLD Sweetheart.
Senator Hepburn was married after he
came to the Senate. and there was lit
tie romance connected with the match.
He married an old sweetheart whom he
had left in his home town in Pennsyi-
yania when he went West to seek his
fortune. She was Gheretein Yeatman-
Beside his wife. he Is survived by two
brothers. Elwood Hepburn. OF Swath-
more, Pa, and william Hepburn. of
Louisville. KY. and q sister, Mrs. Mar
shall. Of Swathmore.
Advices Of the Senator's demise were
sent last night by Mr.. Smith to his sec
| retary. Addison T. Smith. who is run.
ming for Congress in Idaho. and Repub-
lican headquarters In Boise. Relatives
also were advised.
Public men and friends Of Senator Hey
burn in this city sent messages Of SYM
pathy to his wife last night. as did
friends In Idaho.
Senator Heyburn's term would have
expired March 4. 1915. He was MEM
Der Of the subcommittee of the Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
which heard the testimony on alleged
bribery in the election Of Senator Isaac
Stephenson OF Wisconsin. He was chair
man Of the Committee on Manufactures
and took leading part in the passage
of the pure food and cold storage bills.
He was a member Of the Committees
on Finance, Mines. and Public Lands.
Another Seat Open.
The death of Senator Hepburn throws
open another Senatorship to the Demo-
Gratis in the coming election. This makes
total Of thirty-four seats in the Senate
that will be at stake in the November
election.
Vice President Sherman was advised
of Senator Heyburn's death and will
appoint a committee to attend the fu-
neral. which win be held at Swathmore.
The body probably will be shipped to the
Pennsylvania town Sunday morning. In
terment will be in Birmingham Burying
Grounds, Of the Quaker faith. near
SWathmore.