Evening star., 1930-12-12
SENATOR OVERMAN
DIES AT AGE OF 6
North CaroIinian Expires
Here After Illness of Less
Than Week.

Senator Lee S. Overman, Democrat,
of North Carolina, died early today
after brief illness, in his apartment
at the Shoreham Hotel.
His death ended long and distin-
guished career in the Senate, where the
white haired veteran from North Caro-
lima had occupied a seat for nearly
28 years, endearing himself to those
who have come and gone in the halls OF
Congress during that time.
The end came shortly after last mid
night after an illness of less than q
week. He was rs years of age. At his
bedside were Mrs. Overman and one
daughter, Mrs. E. N. Snow of this city
Two other daughters. Mrs. E. C. Gregory
and Mrs Gilbert Hambley, arrived ir
Washington today from Salisbury, N. c
Senate Adjourns.
AS a mark of respect to the memory
of Senator Overman the Senate ad-
| journed until Monday after adopting
resolutions of regret and making ar
rangements for funeral exercises in the
Senate chamber at 8 o'clock tonight
Showing plainly the grief he felt al
! the sudden death of his veteran col
league, Senator Simmons of North Caro-
| lima paid brief tribute to the life and
character of Senator Overman before
the Senate adjourned a few minutes
after noon. The two floor leaders, Sena-
| tor Watson, Republican, Of Indiana
and Senator Robinson, Democrat, OF
Awly
| row felt by members Of the Senate and
called attention to the exercises to be
held tonight
The body of Senator Overman will be
| brought to the Senate chamber tonight
J Rev DR.. z. 3. Phillips, the Senate
chaplain, will have charge Of the
services.
Will Go to Salisbury.
Following the services, the body VIII
be conducted to Salisbury, ~. c., by q
Senate committee and members Of the
family for burial there.
The resolutions adopted by the Sem
ate on motion of Senator Simmons pro-
vide for the extending of invitations To
| attend the services tonight to President
Hoover, other high officials of this Gov
ernment and the diplomatic corps.
Vice President Curtis appointed the
! of North Carolina, Watson of Indiana
Robinson Of Arkansas. Smoot of Utah.
Fletcher of Florida, Borah of Idaho
Smith Of South Carolina, Jones of
Washington. Swanson of Virginia, Norris
of Nebraska, Ransdell Of Louisiana
Sheppard Of Texas, Hale of Maine
johnson of California, Harris of Georgia
Moses of New Hampshire, Mcclellan OF
Tennessee, McNary Of Oregon, Walsh of
Massachusetts,, Phipps of Colorado and
Shortridge Of California.
At once Monday.
The veteran North Carolinian had
remained active in his legislative duties
almost to his last moment. He was
at his office all day Monday, and even
after that day he continued to keep
in touch with senatorial matters from
his home
He had suffered a slight attack of
indigestion a week ago, but was able to
return to his ONCE, only to be stricken
again. However, he had been thought
on the road to recovery until yesterday
afternoon he suffered a severe hemor-
rhage of the stomach
He rallied after a blood TRANSMISSION
and had been conscious during the eve
| ming. chatting with his physician, DR.
0OcIllIlB ftuI1lIl, ana WlIn MS SOn-ln-IdW,
e. N. Snow of Washington.
Despite his advanced age, Senator
Overman was diligent in his attendance
at sessions Of the Senate to the last.
Members of the Senate, particularly
these who had served beside him for
| more than a quarter of century will
miss him from his accustomed place on
the center aisle, his kindly manner al
ways with him.
Would Have Been Dean.
II Senator Overman had lived a few
months longer, until March 4, he would
have become dean of the Senate In
point Of service. At his death he ranked
second only to his colleague, Senator
Furnifold NJ Simmons, who terminates
long career in the Senate at the end
| Of the present session. The death OF
| Senator Overman will make Senator
Reed Smoot, Republican, of Utah dean
after Senator Simmons leaves in March
Senator Overman came to the Senate
March 4, 1908, two years after Senator
Simmons.
! Senator Overfnan reached the peak
, Of his long legislative career during the
trying days OF the World War, when he
took a leading part In the framing of
| important legislation relating to the
conflict. He was one of the men Presi-
dent Wilson turned to for consultation.
The Overman bill giving the Presi-
dent unusual powers for the prosecution
OF the World War, his work as chair
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