Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19

From all corners Of the earth has
come tribute TO Thomas Alva Edison.
Hundreds Of messages poured into the
West Orange home. Some of the trib-
utes follow:
President Hoover-Mr. Edison was as
great in his brave fight for life as he
was in the achievements which had
made the whole world his debtor.
Gov. Franklin d. Roosevelt of New
York-He was not merely great in
ventor; he was a great citizen who was
constantly thinking in terms of the
good Of our country.
DIR. Albert Einstein, German scien-
tist-An inventive spirit has filled his
own life and all our existence with
bright light. Thankfully We accept his
legacy. not only as a gift of his genius.
but also as a mission placed in our
hands. For the new generation falls
the task of finding the way for the
right use of the gift given to us.
Gdgglielmo Marconi. inventor of
wireless telegraphy-His inventive genius
and passionate love of science contrib
uted so greatly to the marvellous prog
ress made in the field of research and
applied science.
DIR. Robert A. Millikan. physicist
The photograph alone entities Mr.. Edi-
son to undying fame. 1t brought i'm
mortality to man and to Mr.. Edison
himself. 1t is one of the greatest dis
coveries of all times.
Henry Ford-Great as an inventor, he
was greater as man. His fame is in
dependent of the f1uctuating judgments
Of history; it is etched N light and
sound on the daily and hourly life of
the world.
Harvey S. Firestone. manufacturer
To have been recognized by Mr.. Edison
as his friend has been one Of the most
great inspiration.
Secretary of State StimsOn-He was
a landmark of our industrial progress,
and many Of the comforts We enjoy in
our homes are monuments to his
memory.
Bishop william T. Manning-His life
was a great example of what can be
accomplished by genius combined with
indomitable courage and purpose.
Prof. Michael Pupin of Columbia
His incandescent electrical lighting syS-
tenn was his greatest achievement and
entitled him to Immortality.
DIR. Samuel w. Stratton, chairman,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
It seldom has fallen to any one man to
be OF such service to humanity. The
world mourns great benefactor.
Gen. James G. Harbord, chairman OF
the board Of the Radio Corporation of
America-His devotion to his work Of
fers an inspiration as flowing as the
electric light he conceived.
Charles Fabry of the French Academy
of Science-Edison was one Of the great
est achievers Of our epoch.
William Randolph Hearst, newspaper
publisher-No great ruler, no great
writer, no great philosopher. no great
abstract scientist has contributed so
much to the health and wealth. to the
material and spiritual progress OF man
kind.
James j. Walker, mayor Of New
YOrk-His influence, in bringing bene-
fits and comforts to mankind was I'M
measurable.
Paul Block, newspaper publisher-
His was the triumph of peace and his
name will live forever.
Adolph 8. Ochs, publisher-He lived
. full life OF usefulness and won
foremost place among the immortals
Emil Ludwig, German historian
Lives Of all great men remind us we
can make our life sublime and, de-
parting, leave behind us footprints on
the sands of time.
Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith-To
the last his humanity, his idealism, his
unceasing labor and his genius en-
deared him.
Gerard SwOpe, president Of the Gen
cral Electric Coils encouragement Of
youth has been a tremendous stimula-
ton, not only to his own generation,
but to many generations to come.
w. w. Campbell. Lick Observatory,
California-The human race has lost
worldwide benefactor of highest merit,
Joseph Lewis. president Free Think
ers Of America-The supreme tragedy
has happened to the world.