El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-11
ROTARY BEGINS
MEMORIAL WORK
Favors Establishing Per
manent Tribute to Rob
ert Krakauer

fAonunneu from Ease 10
tsrians We have a special duty now
said DIT. Zielonlza- I'VE must act to
show the tribute we express here
In conclusion he said Of Mr.. Kra'
kauer:
ne is not dead. he has simply gont
before to lead the way"
Rev Fuller Swift followed Rabb
ZielonHa with the theme: Bob Kra-
kauer as Fellow
This isn't a euology." said Mr.
Swift ct is the tribute we all fee
in our hearts Among the many floral
offerings showered on BOb's grave
was one little cluster OF blossoms not
tied with ribbons, but with string
It was so small that it was hardly
noticed in its modesty. But itSfrag-
rance was as rare as any Of the rest
And ] hope my feeble words may be
like that flower and express the
thoughts we all feel.
aBob Srakauer was a fellow Of
Of common sense. Common sense
freed him from pretence- Bob
was man who would contend
hut never pretend. I have never
heard anyone nccuse him of sham.
But although he loved facts he
was not devoid Of sentiment. He
could dream rs well as do.
@Bob WaE a man Of common
service. Service not self was his
motto as n regular fellow. He
knew how to take part in team
work There are lots OF people
able to sing solos. but they can't
sing in a quartet without discOrds.
Bob was able TO harmonic.
The young men Of the city loved
him Everywhere young men claimed
him as a friend
Men Loved Him.
''Out at q hospital he other day !
told a young man who was III there
that Bob was dead Yes, he said
Bob was a friend OF mine And ]
talked TO boys about il and they said
the same thing
Bob was capable Of common sacri-
flee Bob's reward was not in his
praise, but in his work. And do not
believe with Sbakspere that the good
that men do IS inferred with theiI 4
bones Bob's work lives and we
should erect some fitting testimonial
10 the good he did.
with Riley I say that Bob is not
dead he is just away"
"BOb's" Last IsesO1utiOn.
C. A Martin presented a resolution Z
welcoming Gen John J Pershing
back 10 the United States. which had 4
been dictated by Robert Krakauer be-
fore his death II was found in his
Rotary file in his desk by julius Kra-
kauer Monday morning In present
Ing the resolution. Mr. Martin said it
was typical OF Bob" that. realizing
that Fl Paso ought to extend q well
come 10 the returning commander OF
the American forces, he had acted
Immediately by debating a resolution
which he was ready TO offer before
the club at this weeks session Since
Bob could not be present to offer
the resolution in person, Mr.. Martin
asked that the club adopt II by a
rising vote. not alone as a compliment
10 Gen Pershing. but out OF token
Of respect for Bob" and his thought
fulness. The resolution was adopted.
Il was a follows.
Whereas, the chosen representa-
tives OF the people OF the United p.
States IN congress assembled. have
bestowed on that great American and
cur good friend. Gen John J. Per
sling. the permanent rank Of general i,
Of the United States army; and, L
-FN hereaE. Fl Paso ROtary feels that
this honor is so well deserved that in I
TACT II is but q slight recognition Of
the service BY Gen John J. Pershing.
not only TO the people Of the United
states. but 10 the world at large. and
nasmuch as we rejoice with all loyal
citizens in the good fortune and honor
nat has come to the leader Of our
irn1les IN Europe; therefore,
Be Il resolved by FL PasO Rotary,
nat We Individually and, collectively
IS Rotarians and as citizens Of El {
7aso extend to Gen John 7. PershinE
iur heartfelt and sincere congratula-i
ions. and that we join with the good
'eople q this country in the hearty
Welcome home that is being extended 2
o him; and. {
Be il further Resolved. that q copy c
y this resolution be sent TO Gen S
ohn J. Fersning so that he may S
-noW that our thoughts are with him I
nd that our good wishes for his fu- I
ure success and happiness 20 out 10 c
m at this tine-his return 10 his I
iative land"
Music was furnished at the luncheon
~ the At Sinai temple choir. consist
ng OF Charles J. Andrews. Mrs. r. ]
wilson, Mrs A H. Goldstein and J c
3 rank Cheek. Miss Mary Heermans
played the piano.
J. Hochwald. president OF the newly
lrganized Rotary club at Marshall.
texas. and a member Of Heua tenn
ne OF Shriners. was a guest Of the
Meeting
c s Stewart. as president Of the
.lty National bank. Of which Robert
Nrakauer was director. was also
resent as a guest OF honor.