The Pulaskian., 1916-10-06

| senator Joseph E. ftauSu6ll Ol 1Oulo7 lana was the first arrival of the 25 senators appointed to represent the United States Senate at the funeral if Senator James P. Clarke. Senator Ransdell expressed deep regret over 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- spicuous 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- l ence, are essential to a legislative body. Like all strong men, he had his enemies, but he also had his friends. He had one of the quickest minds I have ever known.
 Blow to Mississippi Valley.
 His death will be not only loss 1 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 l at the last term of Congress. He had l 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 mean the ultimate control of floods. It would more directly benefit Arkan- sas, Mississippi and Louisiana. It would also benefit Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee. 1 am sure the bill would have passed the Senate with Senator Clarke's able direction"
 Senator Randsdell is also a member of the Committee on Commerce.
 Other Senators Named. 1 Other members of the committee appointed to represent the Senate were: Senators Robinson, Gallin- ger, Lodge, Nelson, Overman, Stone, Brandagee, Smith of Michigan, Borah, Bankhead. O'Gorman, Smith of South Carolina, Fletcher, Oliver, Bryan, Kern, Williams, Kenyon, Salisbury, o1ields, vardaman, Sherman. Hard wick and Curtis.
 A large number of out-of-town resi- dents attended the funeral. A delegation from Phillips, Poinsett and other eastern Arkansas counties also was present.
 United States senators and con- gressmen and other men prominent in public affairs have added words of condolence to the many expres- sions received by members of the family of the late Senator James P. Clarke.
 Early Sunday night, within few hours after Senator Clarke's death, l his friends and associates in all sec tions if the United States had been l informed of his passing and had ex- pressed deep sympathy.
 Vice President Thomas R. Marshall was among those to express sorrow. His message, with many others re- ceived, follow:
 From Vice President Thomas R. Marshall: "In common with your friends I sympathize with you in your great loss" The telegram was sent from St. Louis.
 From Senator Lawrence Y. Sher- man of Illinois: Train connections make it impossible to attend funeral. I send my sincere sympathy to you and your family in your bereave- ment"
 From Senator Thomas W. Hard wick of Georgia: Am profoundly shocked and deeply grieved. The loss to our country is irreparable Extend my sympathies to your moth CT and family" This message was sent to James P. Clarke, Jr.
 From Senator F. M. Simmons of North Carolina: Have just heard with deep regret of the death of your distinguished husband and my warm friend, and wish to extend to you and your family my sincere sympathy in your great bereavement"
 From Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan: q am deeply grieved 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 in your great sorrow"
 From Senator John W. Weeks of Massachusetts: "I am greatly shock ed at the announcement of the death of your husband. He was one of the strongest and most independent fig ures in the Senate, and his passing will be 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