New-York tribune., 1919-01-13
Roosevelt Is
Eulogizesa'l, s'l,i i1al
City Pmlpits
Life of Former President Is
Used as Sermon Theme
in Scores Of Churches
His Americanism ExtoHed
Sincere Tributes Paid by
Men of Varied Creeds to
"Createst Man of Time -


Eulogies for Colonel The odore Roosc-
selt were delivered yesterday from
scores of pulpits. itl.S fyFrr
Speakers of all denominations and
crceds pointed out that no other great
American. had bequeatfed to the world
record more fruitful If themes for
sermons. Comparisons Of the Coloneps
active life with those OF Washington,
jefferson, .Jackson and Lincoln, incl
dents of his career as statesman, nat
uralst, hunter, author, patriot and
father, and, above all, his keen SYM
pathy for justice and fair play, whether
it concerned nation or the humblest
citizen of a nation these were all
touched upon in an outpouring of af-
fectionate and intimate tributes.
Not the least among the themes dis
cussed was the great loss which the
nation will feel in solving future prob
lens, such as the spread of Bolshevism.
AZ loved him, for he was fighter,
said one speaker.
"He was free from the taint of re-
ligioas .,t or. RACIAL prejudice, another
said.
Memorial Is Suggested
A Suggestion that fitting memorial
for Colonel Roosevelt would be a chair
of Americansm in one of the great uni
versities was made by the Rev. S. Ed
ward Young, pastor of the Bedford
in
sermon.
What would be more fitting. than
such a chair?" asked DR.. Young.
ROOSEVELT was the American of Ameri-
cans. He was Washington, Jefferson,
jackson and Lincoln brought up to date.
He was the epitome of what this nation
stands for He is forever fascinating.
''The sporting world, idolizes him
the cleanest, keenest, sduarest man
that ever put on gloves, aimed rifle
pulled an oar or swung tennis racket
The literary world cherishes him fo1
his pen, that could be precise without
being dul. and concise without being
telegraphc; that could write biography
in the style appropriate to biography
cowboy life, hunters adventures, es-
says and state papers, each IN Its
proper form and diction, and each por-
meated with the unmstakable Roose-
Netc 'perSOHaIlly-
+: Versatility Is Praised
"Politicans will always want to
know how he accomplished such prodi-
gies of craftsmanship. Naturalists will
corroborate John Burroughs, who said
after trip with him, 4 was able tc
help him identify only one new bird
ailsthe other birds he recognized as
quickly as l did"
Raformers will make him THEN
patton saint. Preachers will point
TlaFy a sermon from the career of the
maR who, when shot in Milwaukee dur
ing the 1912 campaign, had his Bible
handy. When l telegraphed him this
message, Isaiah 54:17, he was able to
give the reporters thapassage in full:
'Nosweapon that is formed against thee
shall prosper
Few preachers knew the Bible better
thar he. Not one quoted it more
appropos. There was never a simpler
hndher, more natural, companionable
map- none who would make better
teacher of a boys Bible class or Pres
1dent of the greatest Republic"
Great Loss to World
One OF the impending emergencies in
whith Colonel Roosevelts loss will be
feltsis in the fight against the spread
OF Bolshevism, is the opinion of the
Rev Charles A. Eaton, pastor of the
Madison Avenue Baptist Church, who
delivered sermon on "Our Debt to
the ; Dead-A Tribute to Theodore
Rockwell"
Aaweek ago the country was thrilled
witH the news that the greatest Ameri-
can mad passed. There swept over the
natiph sense Of irreparable loss" he
sait-s. 1T seemed we could i'll spare
him, less now than ever before, when
ms .Hessage and leadership are most
heeaed. His was an extraordinary life.
feosevelts courage faced terrible
odds. IN the early days of his Pres-
ceneE- IT Is significant that the very
men with whom he was engaged in
oeath grips are to-day the most hope
1ui IN America. The danger now lies
with the other extreme, the Bolshevist
clement. In the next four years alien
1oeaSs and alien purposes that are
among rs Will do something if we
Hegtsc. 10 act IN a manner not to be
misahderstood. This is where Theo-
core Roosevelt was wanted.
One of Three Greatest
fnerc have been in this country
tEres men who have had incarnated in
them the spirit OF their country
.eorge Washington was Gods eift to
America; Abraham Lincoln reflected
the Very best In America at the pass
ing soi the pioneer age Roosevelt ex-
pressed America day, of great enter
PRISE. complexities and enthusiasm.
hdan's life is measured by the work Of
those who have gone before him. Life
IS a.-stream that finds its completeness
IN unborn generations. That was why
Jesus never wrote books, organized
armies or built churches. His teaching
never passed away because he knew il
In hf IL
held'up by the iron hand of the uni,
verse TO be inviolate for all time.
"rAeodore Roosevelt's family lift
and 1is home were like the home of the