The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-06

II Senator James P. Clarke. Senator 1 Ransdell expressed deep regret over i Senator Clarke's death.
 He was one of my closest friends, ' said the Louisiana senator. He was one of the ablest men in the Senate and in my opinion was the most con ] splcuous figure in that body He was ] the most independent thinker and the ! most isdependent actor in the Senate Men of his caliber, with his independ- ence, are essential to a legislative 1 body. Like all strong men, he had his enemies, but he also had his friends. He had one of the quickest minds l have ever known.
 Blow to Mississippi Valley.
 His death will be not only a loss to the state and the nation, but will be a loss especially to the Mississippi valley states. He was one of the lead ing figures in the fight for the flood control bill which passed the house at the last term of Congress. He had been tireless in his efforts to effect legislation that will protect these val ley states from the floods.
 AS chairman of the Committee on Commerce, he would have practical control of the bill when it reached the house, as the bill came under the jurisdiction of this committee. The passage of this bill in December will mean the ultimate control of floods It would more directly benefit Arkan sas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Ii would also benefit Missouri, Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee. I am sure the bill would have passed the Senate with Senator Clarkes able direction
 Senator Randsdell is also a member of the Committee on Commerce.
 Other Senators Named.
 Other members of the committed appointed to represent the Senate were: Senators Robinson, Gallin ger, Lodge, Nelson, Overman, Stone Brandagee, Smith of Michigan, Borah Bankhead, OGorman, Smith of Soutf Carolina, Fletcher, Oliver, Bryan Kern, Williams, Kenyon, Salisbury oields, Vardaman, Sherman, Hard wick and Curtis.
 A large number of out-of-town resi- dents attended the funeral 4 delegation from Phillips, Poinsett and other eastern Arkansas co lties also was present.
 United States senators and con gressmen and other men prominen in public affairs have added words of condolence to the many expres sions received by members of thu family of the late Senator James [ Clarke.
 Early Sunday night, within a feV hours after Senator Clarke's death his friends and associates in all sec tions if the United States had beer informed of his passing and had ex pressed deep sympathy.
 Vice President Thomas K. Marshal was among those to express sorrow His message, with many others re ceived, follow:
 From Vice President Thomas R Marshall: "In common with yoGI friends I sympathize with you in you l great loss" The telegram was sen from St. Louis.
 From Senator Lawrence Y. Sher man of Illinois: Train connections make 1t impossible to attend funeral I send my sincere sympathy to yot and your family in your bereave ment."
 From Senator Thomas w. Hard wick of Georgia: Am profoundlJ shocked and deeply grieved. The loss to our country is irreparable Extend my sympathies to your moth CT and family" This message wa. sent to James P. Clarke, Jr.
 From Senator F. NJ. Simmons O. North Carolina: Have just heart with deep regret of the death of youl distinguished husband and my warn friend. and wish to extend to you ane your family my sincere sympathy 1T your great bereavement"
 From Senator William Alden Smitt of Michigan: "I am deeply grievet to learn of the sudden and unfortu nate death of your husband, who Was one of my dearest friends in public life and one of the nations most worthy public servants"
 From Senator c. A. Culberson You have my deepest sympathy IF your great sorrow.
 From Senator John w. Weeks oi Massachusetts: "I am greatly shock ed at the announcement of the death of your husband He was one of the strongest and most independent hg ures in the Senate, and his passing will be a great loss both to that body and to the country. You have my sincere sympathy"
 From Senator James D. Phelan oi California: Please accept my deer sympathy on the death of your dis tinguished husband. The nation has lost an able and faithful servant"
 From Senator E. D. Smith of South Carolina: T suffer with you in the loss of your father and my friend Convey to your mother my heaft1el' sympathy" Received by James r. Clarke, Jr.
 From Senator Miles Poindexter ol Wasnington: Please accept my sin cere sympathy in the loss of your distinguished husband
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