Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
lanes w. Good.

Rarely mas man become q member
Of the cabinet Of the Chief Executive
who was so well known in Washington
as James w. Good, Secretary Of War,
who died yesterday after a brief illness.
Rarely has one been named to high
executive Office who has by legislative
experience been SO we'll qualified for
administrative duties. Mr.. Good had
twelve years, six full terms, as a mem
Der Of the House Of Representatives.
During that period he was active in
committee work and at the close Of
his final term, when he relinquished
offlce to resume the practice of law, he
was serving as chairman Of the COM
mittee on appropriations. In that
capacity he demonstrated a thorough
acquaintance with the details Of Gov
eminent. He Strove always for con-
structive development Of the Federal
administration. During the Great War
he labored indefatigably for the main
tenance Of the highest efficiency on the
part Of the defensive forces Of the
country. It was in that period that he
gained his knowledge of military mat
tiers which qualified him especially to
be Secretary Of War under President
Hoover.
To Washingtonians who have known
Mr.. Good since his entry into Congress
twenty years ago his death is q sad
dening blow. His exceptional character.
his kindly personal quality endeared
him to all who ever knew him. To the
Government his death is severe loss.
When his fellow Iowan, Herbert Hoover,
was nominated for the presidency he
rendered his services for the campaign,
and they were accepted and proved Of
the highest value in accomplishing Mr..
Hoovers election. He had since his
renewal Of active law work, in Chicago,
gained d lucrative practice that insured
his fortunes. He was happy In his
occupation and relinquished 1t for cam
paign duty in a sense Of sacrifice for
the sake of. his party and, according
to his lights, of the Nation. When
victory had been won at the polls Mr..
Good was one Of the first to whom the
president-elect turned for aid in the
formation Of his administration and he
again sacrificed his personal welfare for
the sake of public service.
In the few months that have passed
since he took ONCE as Secretary Of War,
Mr.. Good proved that the qualities
which distinguished him in Congress,
his sound Judgment, and the power OF
strict concentration upon his task and
thorough examination Of every subject
brought to his attention had not
lessened, but had rather increased. He
had familiarized himself with the or
ganization Of the Army to some extent
while he was in the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes. AS Secretary he was not
content with less than a complete
knowledge Of every matter that was
brought to him for action. Such a
capacity for hard work and thorough
study as he possessed and applied to
his oficial duty insures success even
though there may be no occasion for
spectacular demonstration. 1t Is I'M
doubtedly the case that Mr.. Goods
strict, answering dedication to his duty
Slapped his strength and affected his
health. His death may thus be re-
garded as Gin line of duty"
For this -charactered, sincere,
valuable public servant, who in effect
gave his life for his country, there is
the deepest mourning as taps" are
sounded for him.