The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-02
AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN

Senator Boies Penrose had an extraordinary career and, since only an extraordinary man can have an extraordinary career, it is worth while to take note of some of the characteris- tics of the recently departed leader of the Senate.
 In his youth Penrose took the world in gen eral, and his own work in particular, serious ly As student in both elementary and sec ondary schools he worked hard, and stood near the head of his class when he was graduated from Harvard. This could not have been achieved without personal effort and self de na1 ''To learning there is no royal road alike the peer and peasant must climb to her abode" .,
 Having completed course in law, Penrosej chose public life as a career and entered upon that with the same concentration he practieed in his studies at college Elected to the Penn svlvania House of Representatives at the age of "A he served so acceptably that after two years he was elected to the state Senate where he served ten years.
 While still member of the state Senate, he was elected to the United States Senate, be- ginning his service in the latter body Tn 1857. His death recently closed life of 37 years in the public service-all in elective offices. Dur ing this period he found time to serve his party as chairman of the state committee two years, as a member of the National committee 13 years, and to attend and take an active part in four national conventions. Although physi- cal1v unable to attend the convention of 1920, his interest in that important gathering was not lacking. He was in constant telegraphic communication with friends at the convention hall This indomitabe spirit resulted in his death, for in the last few months he disre- garded the advice of his physician and applied himself to matters of national legislation in stead of seeking the rest he needed.
 Among the pecuIiarities of his nature may be noted his wide reading of newspapers as d means of ascertaining public opinion yet his absolute refusal to reply to any newspaper criticism or misrepresentation. Although ap- precating the great value of newspapers he never sought newspaper publicity. lie en- gagged in no outdoor sports, took no physical exercise, sought no diversion, even in the theater. In recent weeks he had confessed that he believed his neglect of open air exer- else a mistaken policy and expressed the ln- tention of changing his habits as soon as he re gained sufficient strength. While other men found diversion and recreation in evenings at cards or sOclal enjoyment, Tenfose louhu HIS diversion in the pages of his well-chosen books His well-stored mind made him ready and ef- fective debater as we'll as an able legislative leader, but his concentration undoubtedly shortened his life He died at the age of 6l
 The public record of Penrose needs no mans commendation or defense. When popular cleo tion of senators was established Penrose and his record were made the issue in a state election. Penrose went on the stump and per sonally presented his record before the peo- pie of his state. He was reelected by vote of two to one over his leading opponent, polling practically as many votes as both of his op- ponents combined In 1920 he was reelected by plurality of 600,000 After such popular vcrdicts, other comments are superfluous.