Evening star., 1928-04-27

eo. and he was quickly back in harness
His illness had. however. taken away
IN a degree that even. Suave tcupera-
ment which had for 50 long been one
OF his characteristics.
To most people with whom he came
into contact he created an impression
of mystery. Never a voluble talker,
he was q good listener, and seemed al
ways To have something in reserve. hts
field o. information beng surprisingly
complete An accident in a stone
quarry caused The loss of a foot. which
was replaced artihCially, SO that he was
not required 10 use CrutcheS and Suf-
fered little inconvenience in walking.
His biography, published in the Con-
greSSIonal Directory for years, was
notably for its brevitY. II occupied but
a line and a half. merely stating his
name. his place OF residence, and that
he was elected to the Fifty-ninth and
each succeeding Congress"
Born in England.
He was born in Darlington. England,
March 20. 1855. the son of John Mad
den, a farmer. When he was 1 years
old his family emigrated to this coun-
try, landing at Boston. and going at
once TO Lemont, H. where they took
first job at the stone quarry. however.
young Madden adopted that line OF
business as his own. He became presi-
dent of the Western Stone Co. and
bank director, president Of the Quarry
Owners Association of the United
States. president Of the Illinois Manu-
facturers Association and vice president
of the Builders and Traders Exchange
of Chicago. In 1878 he was married.
Serving Twelfth Term
Plans were discussed this afternoon
for a state funeral for Mr. Madden in
the House chamber on Sunday.
Mr.. Madden was serving his twelfth
consecutive term in the House, and for
longevity of service he was exceeded by
only five members in the present House:
Representatives Cooper of Wisconsin.
Butler OF Pennsylvania, Haugen OF
Iowa. Pou Of North Carolina and Gar
ner of Texas. Minority Leader Garrett
Of Tennessee and Representative Bell
OF Georgia came in the same session
with Mr.. Madden.
Mr.. Madden spoke for the last time
on the floor of the House today. where
his voice has for many years COM
manded close attention. The Welch pay
increase bill for Government employees
was the subject OF discussion at the
time. Representative Bachman OF West
Virginia asked unanimous consent to
file a minority report on this measure
Some one reserved the right to op-
pose and Representative Cramton de-
manded the regular order. Twice Mr.
Madden sprang 10 his feet. declaring
THE gentleman has right TO do that" +"
Rites May Be i'm House.
Pending The approval of Mr. Mad
denS family, arrangements have been
made for holding the funeral in the
hall OF the House al noon on Sunday.
when the same program OF funeral
services will be conducted as for the
late Representative James r. Mann.
also of Illinois. formerly Republican
leader, and for former Speaker Champ
Clark. This will mean that the Presi-
dent. members Of the cabinet, the diplo-
matte corps, the Supreme Court. the
Senate ana House viii assemble for the
services. with section OF the House
reserved for relatives and close friends.
The body will probably be TAX IN at 3
pm. Sunday from the Capitol to his
home in HiIlsdale, Ill. for burial on
Monday One Of the most impressive
delegations from the House ever 10 at
tend the funeral OF Congressman will
escort the body
Mr. Madden Is survived hy his widow
and daughter, Mrs. Paul Henderson.
wife Of the former Assistant Postmaster
General. who is now executive officer of
the National Air Transport Co. Mr..
Madden was especially devoted to his
three grandchildren. who spent most OF
their time In his home.
Vice President Dawes appointed the
following members Of the Senate 10 at
tend the funeral. IN accordance with
the resolution adopted:
Senators Curtis, Republican, Of KAN
sas: Robinson, Democrat. OF Arkansas. !.
Deneen, Republican. Of Illinois Warren.
Republican. Of Wyoming: Smoot. Re-
publican. of Utah: Steck. Democrat, Of
Iowa; McHsry, Republican, Of Oregon:
Overman, Democrat OF North Carolina. .
Harrison, Democrat, Of Mississippi, and
Walsh, Democrat, Of Montana.
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