The Washington herald., 1913-02-16

Of Mr. Sherman's thinking, his course
was q steadfast and consistent one
throughout life. His convictions were
strong. and were strongly maintained. He
never sullked or evaded. but with reso-
luton and courage fought out every is
sue. openly. to victory or defeat To pre-
side over this body where political lines
are sometimes sharply drawn is su-
perior test OF the even balance and con-
troll Of one charge with that important
duty. Vice President Sherman was q
strong partisan but he met the respon-
slbility Of his great ONCE at all times
with Remarkable fidelity to It's highest
standards.
Speaker 4Clark's Address.
Speaker Clark. in his remarks. said
in part:
''Whether, in committee or on the floor,
or In the chair, like charity, as described
by st. Paul In his splendid rhapsody in
the thirteenth chapter of First Corin-
thiaps. he suffered long. and was kind:
envied not: vaunted not himself; was
not puffed up; behaved himself not un-
seemly; was not easily provoked.
I'm fact, he had himself so well in
hand that he could, not be baited into
an exhibition of bad temper. He gave
sharp blows and received them with per-
feet equanimity. In victory he was not
extensively jubilant; in defeat he was not
utterly cast down. He appeared equal
to both extremes OF fortune. clearly real
izing with his optimistic philosophy the
astounding swiftness with which situa-
tions change in this rapid age"
Thinks of Him Every Day.
Senator Root, an aiumnus of Hamilton
College and former pupil Of the father
Of Vice President Sherman. delivered
the longest and probably the principal
address Of all the eulogies-
After reviewing his public service. SEN
ator Root turned to the private life of
the late Vice President and said:
"I have dwelt upon the single phase Of
Mr.. Shermans public service, because
time forbids that I should do more and
because the high excellence which he
achieved as a presiding officer. both in
the House and Senate, is In itself at once
an exhibition and a proof both of his
ability his intellectual keenness, and of
his force of character. But 1 cannot
end these most Inadequate words without
friend and wholly apart from his public
service He was one OF the best and
most loyal Of friends. Indeed, his loyal
ty to a friend was so strong that he
more than once bore troubles not his
own and endured censure when he had
no fault rather than desert one to whom
his friendship had been given. He was
one Of the pleassntest and most agree
able of companions. full of fun and hum
or. and with a sympathic interest which
ranged over many subjects and touched
many men. BY those who knew him well
he Is greatly missed.
Not a day goes by that I do not think
Of him here and of our talks together,
that I do not wish 1 could hear once
again that hearty laugh and CHEEKY
voice. that I could see him as he was
now serious. now mirthful. but always
strong and kind and full Of sympathy
with those for whom he cared. He died
in the highest office but one Of the Re
public. The office will be filed, but the
place which he had made for himself
In the affection of those who knew him
Will remain vacant and unoccupied."
Among those who spoke were Senator
George T Oliver OF Pennsylvania, Sena-
tor OtGorman of New York. Senator Cur
tis Of Kansas. Senator Kern of Indiana,
and Senator Gallinger of New Hamp-
shire
At the conclusion of his address, Sena-
tor Gall niger said:
I'm the contemplation of the great
mystery that surrounds death and i'm
mortality, which no one, however wise.
can fully interpret. We may well ex-
claim:
Shall say that what heaven sarc
Earth has taken!
Or that slerTs7s in the grave
RaSaken7
One sole sentence can know.
Can say:
You. my cumrsde. had to 90,
| TO stay.
And so, to this brief and Inadequate
tribute to a dear friend. whose memory
will always be lovingly treasured in my
heart of hearts. i can but add the sim