Evening Star Newspaper, March 3, 1925, Page 5

EX-SENATOR W. A. CLARK DIES; PICTURESQUE WESTERN PIONEER Made First $1,000 Sluic- ing on Placer Claim in Idaho Field. Became Copper King, Multi-Millionaire and Patron of Arts. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, Marc Willlam A. , former Senator from Mont and pioneer of the cop- per mining industry, died in his Fifth avenue home last night of pneumonia, following a cold contracted a few *0., maintained . his home e he | another residence in Alif., last December, he tive in directing the d other companies in is given by that as far back as 1889 he 0,000,000 for one of his cop- his rise to wealth was which included the r, school prospec- £ tor, banker and art coll Married Former Ward, i Mr. Clark's w Chapp daughter, in 1869. She dled in 1 Mr. Clark's residence 962 Fifth avenue was one of the most preten- tlous structures in New York, and at its completion, {n 1912, it was to have cost $5.000,000. It included a system of turkish baths, a huge organ a 6 servants’ rooms. In it Mr. Clark Ylioused a great collection of art, which had become a hobby with him. Among the notable paintings there are Rem- brandt's rtral 2 S Henry Raeburn’ Artist's Daugh! Under the Tree: three represent- 00 inftial cost to Other rare works of art/| included in the collections e is said to run well k had an aversion to trav- ut New York in autom ds. He was accustomed to s automobiles only for short ten only as far as the near- tation. He abandoned 3 last Christmas because &f the crowded conditions and con- ducted his affairs from his home. Willlam Andrews Clark was the last of the three great Montana minfhg magnates—Heinze, Daly and glark. Arriving in Hannack, Idaho, in’ 1862, Wwith §5 capital, after an overland journey of 65 days in a prairie schooner, he became 40 years later a multimiliionaire and a United States Senator. He was born in Connells- ville, Pa., on January 8, 1839, Monument Erected During Life. A school teacher in central Missourt when the gold rush lured him to Colorado and then to Idaho, Clark’s services to that part of the territory which later became the State of Mon- tana—he helped to draft fts constitu- tlon—were recognized a few years ®go by the Society of Montana Plo- neers in the form of & monument “to commemorate while he still is living his deeds, which have contributed in major part to the development of the great West.” Upon reaching Idaho Clark became successively a miner, teamster, mer- chant, rallway builder, capitalist. In more recent vears he was known as a | zold s s| making the erstwhile mining camp. 1| for the time being, the greatest sil- became interested in the construc- philanthropist and art collector. He was elected to the United States Sen- &te, after a long and bitter political controversy, and served the full term from 1901 to 1907. Tn 1890 he had claimed that honor, but was denied his seat. In 1898, having apparently won election to the Senate, his seat was contested and he resigned. Later his seat was declared vold by the upper house. Senator Clark for years was a cen- tral figure in the triangular industrial ~wvar between the Clark, Heinze and Daly mining Interests, and around this spectacular fight for supremacy was woven much of the history of Mon- tana. It led to battles between great mbers of miners underground, occu- picd the courts of Montana almost to the exclusion of all other litigation and at last established the “apex” principle as the mining law of Amer- ca. Subsequently the Heinze and Daly interests were merged and the conflict came to an end. Slulced Gold for First Thousand. The man who was destined to m- press his individuality so strongly upon the West accumulated his first $1,000 slufcing gold on a placer claim on Horse Prairie. Idaho. He bought & mule team, traveled to Salt Lake and freighted provisions back to the ers. In 1867 he took a Govern- :nt contract to carry mail from Mis- ula, Mont., to Walla Walla, Wash., about 400 miles away, and on two oc- casions made the greater part of the Journey on snowshoes. Young Clark, when teaching school gn 1859 and 1860, had applied himself 10 the law and later followed this up ‘mt Mount Pleasant ‘lowa) Univer- #ity, but he never entered the legal profession. It was in 1862 that he anit teaching school and drove an ox e e — INGLE pieces of Office Furniture— the small lots left from our notable 2-in-1 event—are being offered in * a clearance sale at HALF PRICE! 5 Whatever the list price— just ONE-HALF now. Desks Typewritter Desks Chairs Tables Index Files Filing Cabinets Ballard Office Furniture, as you know, is made up of the famously best makes— so if you are needing an odd piece or two to better equip your office—buying the best—at half the list— is well worth attention. " BAILARD Furniture Floor Coverings Draperies Upholstery Fabrics 4 1340 G Street WILLIAM A. CLARK. team across the plains to the South Park in Colorado. He worked in the quartz mines at Central City until the next Spring, when he joined the rs then flocking to Idaho. In 1876 he built what was saild to be the first silver stamp mill in Butte, ver producer in America. Thirty-five ater he helped make Butte one | corld’s principal zinc camps. | has been called the “magic rmation” of Butte from a gold camp to @ silver camp, silver to cop- per and then merging to copper and zine, with its by-products of gold, silver, lead and manganese, has been attributed to Clark’s genfus as fuch as to any other factor. Poured Milllons Into Railroad. An example of his determinaticn and persistence was afforded when, through his friendship with the late Senator Thomas Kearns of Utah, he tion of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Rallroad, a short-cut line from Salt Lake City to Los An- geles. Clark financed it personally d owned more than 50 per cent of e stock. Just after the road was mpleted floods washed out great sections of the roadbed, entalling a loss of $16,000,000. Realizing the pos- sibilities of the line In buliding up Nevada, Utah and California, he poured his wealth a second time tnto the enterprise and reconstructed the railroad. which now has been {n suc- cessful operation several years During the Nez Perce Indian upris- ing of 1878, Clark organized a but- talion of volunteers, and, as its ma- jor, helped to quell the trouble. He was president of the constitutfonal conventions of Montana In 1854 and 1883, In 1890 Democrats of Montana first nominated him for United States Senator, and he claimed the election, but was denled his seat. Eight years later he was elected to the upper house, but a factional contest was started {n Washington, and before tae Investigation ended he resigned, informing the Senate that he would submit the case to the voters of Mon- tana by immediately seeking re-elec- tion. Winning on the first ballot in the Legislature chosen on the sole issue of Clark or anti-Clark,” he served a full term and then declined to be a candidate again. A devotee of golf, which he learned to play after his 60th year, Senator Clark's other hobbies were art and philantropy. He owned a large pic- ture gallery, including six panels of Beauvals tapestries illustrating the principal events in the life of Joan of Arc, alone worth $700,000. One of the gifts to the City of Butte was a public park known as Colum- bla Gardens, a playground abounding in flowers, landscapes, plcnio groves, base ball park, a zoologlcal collec- tion and other recreation features. Another was the Paul Clark Home, a refuge for poor and crippled children, bullt In memory of a son who died in childhood. In Los Angeles Senator Clark built the Mary Andrews Clark Home for Working Girls, in honor of his mother. In New York he main- tained a kindergarten school named for one of his other children who dled early In life. Four vears ago Mr. Clark made a Eift of $100,000 to the Corcoran Art Gallery, in Washington, the {ncome of which was to perpetuate the awards known as the Willlam A. Clark prizes. The awards had previ- ously been made by Mr. Clark at bi- ennial exhibitions in the gallery. Hotel Inn Phone Main 8108.8109, 604-610 9th St. N.W. $7 rooms, $8 weekly; $10.50 rooms. with tollet, shower and I room. 57 per cent more. R Visit and Compare Kalorama Kalorama! See these home sites yourself or in company with your banker or a disinterested friend. In Kalorama, a towering parkside loca- tion—a few squares northwest of Connecticut Avenue Bridge—your home hovers above the connecting boulevard soon to unite Rock Creek and Potomac Parks. Only ten minutes by motor from the city’s center —left from Con- necticut Avenue on Kalo- rama Road. Kalorama A location for those whose home life demands highest social standards. All detalls from Allan E. Walker & Co. TIncorporated Mr. Godden, Main 2600 813 15th St. N.W. Southern - Bullding THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, It would be interesting to picture the changes in the styles of dress that have taken place since the days of powdered wigs and silken hose—promirently displayed by men at Inaugural Ceremonies of years gone by—on up to the present time. But regardless of the period, or the prevalent styles of the perjod, correct dress has always been a social obligation. Correct Dress is as much a part of an Inaugural Ceremony or any other social func- tion as the reasons for the occasion. The Parker Bridget Company has had the privilege of serving Gov- Your Big Ben Strikes 8:30 You admit that the Inauguration is going to be a success the minute you step from under the cold shower and slip into your comfortable flannel robe—your feet slide into the warm absorb- ent bath slippers and the day is begun. As you shave you rumi- nate that the P-B Store is to be congrat- ulated on having such a splendid assortment of terry cloth, flannel and cotton repp robes at $4.85 and $7.85. Not to mention bath slip- pers at $1.50 to $3.50. You Breakfast at 9:15 | You scan the headlines in your morning Post— much news about the day’s activities —and as you sip the morning cup of Java youanticipatea most enjoyable day. Your new Double- breasted Sack Suit fits as though it had just come from a Bond Street tailor shop. A new Spring model of London Gray — featured at the P-B Store at $45. Banister Oxfords, $12.00; Checked 2 Silk-and-lisle Hose, $1.25, and a new Berkley Knit Tie, $2.50, com- plete the picture. ' S~ Before going out to stroll down the famous Avenue you decide to wear that new pleated-bosom Manhattan 'Shirt you recently order- ed from the P-B Store. It hasa matching collar and is one of the latest styles. Reasonably priced, too, $4.35. The Parade Is Llate as Usual At eleven-thirty you are out on the Avenue wearing the Single - breasted Topcoat of imported fabric—$65. The coat is true English style, loose fitting from the shoul- ders, wider lapels and patch pockets. It is of a gray fabric with invisible plaid. Your hat—a Stet- son, of course — the color is pearl, $7.00. Your gloves are of fine capeskin, $3.00 «—and the walking stick, one of many imported ones at the P-R Store. D. U, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1925. ernment Officials, Members of Congress and Washingtonians since the time of the Inauguration of Grover Cleveland in 1892, Today we are as eager to supply the latest styles and combine with the selling a service as modern as the mode. Reviewing Stand of Good Dress At one p.m. you are awaiting the long - ex- pected parade—here they come! You get a fine view from your stand— but the girl at your side is more interested in your Roberts Cheviot coatand vest and your conven- tional gray striped trou- sers. The black derby is a most bécoming accoutrement, and your striped four- in-hand gives the correct finishing touch to a well turned out cos- tume. Roberts Cheviot Coat and Vest, $58.50; Trou- sers, $1000 to $16.50; Derby,$5.00. Adds Dignity to the Occasion . Her father has deemed it essential to wear a cut-away (the coat and vest are $75 at the P-B Store) ; andthe gray striped trousers, $16.50. He wears a .« Silk topper (the new i styles have trifle broader brims, $12.00). Hce makes a very distinguished appearance as he strides be- side his daughter and his pros- pective son-in-law—on the way to the President’s recep- tion. You bid them adieu and decide to dash back to the Club—make a change and drive out to the Chevy Chase Club. There’s a touch of Spring in the air, and you look longingly at the sadly neglected driver and mashie niblick. Small wonder is it that you put on your golf suit with the plus four knickers. You Look Over the Course Your suit is a P-B Chevy : Chase model, a four-piece affair—extra trousers and vest that change it into a conservative business suit when occasion demands. An excellent value at $45. Your hose are of light- weight wool, a checkered pattern that matches your golf sweater; Hose, $4.00; Sweater, $7.50; Teck Golf Shoes, $10.00. The Avenue at Ninth & So much for the prelude—on with the play'- And then the Inaugural Ball The big affair of the evening is the In- — augural Ball. The May flower Hotel is resplen- dent with colorful deco- rations and glittering gowns, but you feel com- fortably stylish in your P-B Tuxedo ($37.50 to $65) with black corded silk waistcoat. (Waistcoats, $7.50 to $12.50.) You wear the conven- tional black bow tie and black felt hat. You dis- cover that the father o vourfiancee has a g ainoutdistanced vou in style 3 and appears in full dress with white waistcoat and white bow tie. P-B Full Dress Suits are $50 to $75. The ball lasts until the wee sma’ hours. \ And as the last waltz N\ is played, you look Yinto her admiring (AN eves and think that 'M;f‘"\t\l‘)\\\\ Cle*hes may not " mske the man but t¥ey often help make him a married man. After the Ball Is Over! At last you’re home! You put on your silk lounging robe (one of the many beautiful robes at the P-B Store, $25 to $85) and light your “good night” cigarette. As you smoke, you muse uponthe events of the day. Yes, the knowledge that you were cor- rectlydressedat every occasion cer- tainly adds to one’s well being. And, by jove! the girls’ ap- proval seems to be unanimous. Per - haps tomorrow yotr’ll—but it’s terribly late and you decide to make it the End of a Perfect Day Certainly the Pajama Suit you wear, made in England, is.con- ducive of uninter- rupted slumbers. As you sleepily reach for the light you re- member that the clerk told you it was of a fine imported fabric, cut full and had a decidedly attractive stripe pattern. The price, $6—yes, six dol- lars—which reminds you is the price of two tickets to Peter Pan—you are going tomor- row night—but right now you’re going to sleep—and you do! And thus ends the Play. \