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THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MARCH 9, 1930—PART _ONE. | STRENUOUS YEARS IN PUBLIC SERVICE HURRIED CHIEF JUSTICE’S END DECLINE APPARENT ON RISE TO BENCH Boasted Remarkable Capac- Ity for Work Before Over- taxed System Broke. "BY JOHN T. SUTER. Associated Press Btaft Writer. unusually constitution | ‘William strong Howard Taft well rut on the robes of Chief Justice, in 1921, and culminated in a breakdown a little more than a month ago, which resulted in his death. His energy and capacity for work were ' remarkable, and while in the White House and in subsequent private life, he indulged & robust appetite, de- | pending upon vigorous exercise to con- trol his wei | ysicians advised against | horseback ri and golf upon his be- %}.““ Justice, and he then took | , making it equally strenuous. | Suffered Heart Attacks. | Prom his home, over 3 miles distant from the court room in the Capitol, he | would walk daily whenever the court was in session. He would strike and maintain a vigorous stride, intending to throw himself into a profuse per- spiration. Arriving at the Capitol he would take & shower and a massage, don fresh | linen and on the bench, to sit four hours. e strain, aggravated by his large stature, overtaxed his heart, but after he had the first and second heart attacks his physicians were unable to | prevail upon him to cease excessive | physical exertion. Finally, however, as the heart at-| tacks continued, they brought him to| condition, and he shortened his periods of wl-lk-; ing to mot more than 30 minutes each day, at a leisurely gait, and that on level ground. He installed an electric elevator in his home, converted a back into an office and stopped climb- stairs. ,_Taft made his daily stroll on a route that led across the Connecticut Avenue Bridge, near his home, and he took pleasure in the friendshis egtablished with a group of children, under the care of nurses, who generally in a short time he was voted a prime good fellow by the group of little ones. Abzndoned Social Functions. Under doctors’ orders he abandoned all social functions. He had been & had been del- 1 gatherings, but the Chief Jus- tice faithfully followed his physicians’ advice, and adopted a routine, includ- ing a diet. He ate only hard toasted bran for breakfast and supper, being tted to have meat an bles restricted quantities in the dle of . As this diet continued he had their and it was not until last June result, that he re- turned n exhausted and was forced to enfer. a hospital. Met - With Motor 'Accident. Mr. Taft remained there about a week and was taken in s wheel chair to his train on leaving for Murray Bay. His strength did not return. He was forced o on his porch most of the time, taking only occasional automo- bile rides. He was no ble to visit friends to whom he had become much attached during the many years he had spent his Summers at the little n resort. On one of his motor trips he met with a painful accident, which further complicated his condition. At the time of his 72d birthday, September 15, 1929, he was forced to forego a birthday party which had for years been one of the outstanding fea- tures of the Summer colony. Mr. Taft: reluctantly postponed it with. .the cheerful promise that the celebration this year would be a double affair. It had been the pfactice for all the guests who could be seated in the large Taft residense to attend the birthday parties, and on his return to Washington the Chief Justice again| expressed his keen regret that he had | been forced to forego the celebration. Returning in advance of the meet- ing of the court last October, Mr. Taft again presided over the annual con- ference of Circuit Court judges, re- viewed the improvements in the Fed- eral Court work throughout the coun- try, and assisted in framing sugges- tions for further improvements. It was painfully apparent to close friends that his physical condition was exceedingly bad. Furthermore, it was seen that his mind became weary under the trying duties of the office in which he had presided. Attended Brother's Funeral. His general condition seemed to im- ve during October and for a time mvNovember. but & Teaction had set in before the ‘court adjourned on De- cember 9. On several occasions it was neces- sary for his associates on the bench and for court attendants to prompt him in the conduct of routine business. His face took on a haggard and tired expression. His cheracteristic chuckle had left him except on rare occasions. Against the advice of his physicians and court associates he insisted upon ing to Cincinnati to attend the xnerll of his brother. “As he walked to the train with a heavy stride he remarked that the death had been a eat blow. The two half-brothers had E;en exceedingly close throughout their ves. On January 4 Mr. Taft returned to ‘Was] n from Cincinnati and went directly from the station to the Capi- tol to attend a conference of the court, which was to meet on the following Monday, January 6. That was the last time he participated in the affairs of the Nation’s highest tribunal. ‘When the court met January 6, Jus- tice Holmes, who is nearly 90 years of age, presided as Acting Chief Justice and Justice Van Devanter read two opinions which Mr. Taft had prepared during the recess. Son Presented Resignation. Mr. Taft went to Garfield Hospital here for treatment for bladder trouble in January and after remaining for @bout a week was taken to Ashville, Sive s general ‘condition” improved, con ved, but then suddenly took a turn for the worse. He falled so rapidly that it be. Hoover by his son, Rob- On the evening of the day it was presented at the House, Mr. Taft, {0 longer the of 3 man DEAD JUSTICES Above: Justices Edward T. Sanford and William Howard Taft, photographed together just after Mr. Sanford was sworn in. ; HIGH LIGHTS OF TAFT CAREER Advancement Was Steady From Graduation From Yale Through Service at Head of Two Government Branches. | By the Associated Press. ‘These were the high lights in the life of William Howard Taft: Born at Cincinnati, Ohio, Septem- ber 15, 1857. Graduated from Yale, June 27, 1878. Appointed judge of Superior Court at Cincinnati, March 7, 1887. ppointed solicitor general of the United States, February 4, 1890. Named first civil governor of the Phili) , July 4, 1901, as Secretary of War in President Roosevelt's cabinet, February » 1904, Nominated for President by Repub- lican national convention, June 18, 1908. Blected President, November 3, 1908, Insugurated President, March 4, 1909. During his administration the chief events were: Bering Sea seal controversy with | Great Britain, Russia and Japan. Purchage of canal rights in = HOMECITY MOURNS JUSTICE SANFORD Warm Tribute Is Paid Jurist by Members of Knox- ville Bar. KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March 8 (#).— ‘The death today of Supreme Court Justice Edward T. Sanford brought ex- pressions of the esteem in which he was held by members of the Knoxville bar, to which he belonged during a long career here as attorney, assistant Federal district attorney and Federal district judge. Judge Sanford was appointed to the Supreme Court Bench while serving as ljggsle of the Federal Court here, in Informed by the Associated Press of his death, Charles H. Smith, president of the Knox County Bar Association; judges and prominent attorneys joined in paying him tribute. Mr. Smith announced that he would call the county bar association into ses- sion Monday morning to decide the means by which it is to formally me- morialize Some of the tributes paid Justice | Banford follow: “Justice Sanford would have been worthy of any legal body; his talents were of the highest. The whole Knox- ville bar is saddened,” said Malcolm McDermott, dean of the University of Tennessee Law School. “He was & competent justice, an at- torney of outstanding ability and the bar of Tennessee was proud of him as one of its members,” asserted Federal District Judge George C. Taylor. Hal Clements, a leading criminal at- torney, said of Justice Sanford: “‘Justice Sanford without a doubt was one of the reat ,l lights of the United States. considefed him worthy of the chief Justiceship.” Surviving Justice Sanford here are a sister, Mrs. Fred Ault, and two brothers, Alfred Sanford, former publisher of the Knoxville Journal, and H. W. San~ ford, a manufacturer; two other sis- ters, Mrs. Hubert Fisher of Memphis, and Mrs. rtson of Montreal. Justice Sanford attained a high posi- tion in East Tennessee legal circles dur- ing his practice here. He was born in Knoxville, July 25. 1865. days gone by, was hel aboard a train to make what rnl\)leedd to bedhi! last journey to the National Capital, where once in 1909 he arrived to be acclaimed the first man in the Nation. He reached Washington on this, his last journey, at 7:05 a.m. on the morn-~ ing of February 4. He was unable to walk, but when assisted to his feet he was able to stand with the support of those with him. He seemed in a semi- comatose condition and recognized only his wife, whom he repeatedly addressed as “Nellie.” On February 5 President Hoover called to see the distinguished patient and, holding his hand, spoke encouraging words to him, but it was a question whether Mr. Taft recognizes All through his iliness old frien associates, many of disf recogn! he smiled feebly at those he knew. The were saddened by the ap- proaching end and his innumerable ad- mirers and friends over the ecountry found some small comfort in the knowl- that he suffered little pain and drew toward d quietly and peace- Quelling of revolution in Nicaragua by_Marines. Enactment of the income tax con- stitutional amendment. Payne-Aldrich tariff act. Law requiring publication of campaign Act admitting American ships to Panama Canal toll free. Creation of Department of Labor: Bureau of Mines, Commerce Court, Court of Customs Appeals, Federal In- dustrial Commission. Admission of New Mexico and Arizona to statehood. On November 4, 1912, he was de- feated for re-election by Woodrow ‘Wilson. Professor of law, Yale University, 1913-1921. Appointed Chief Justice of the United ?:;'1“ by President Harding, June 30, "l'!:ll‘ned chief justiceship February 3, STROKE ENDS LIFE OF EX-PRESIDENT Hoover Orders 30-Day Period of Mourning to Honor Taft. (Continued From Pirst Page) ing officials of the Government which ‘Taft had served, in humble and in high place, for four decades. Hoover Asks Month's Mourning. President Hoover’s proclamation call- ing upon the Nation to observe a 30- day period of mourning with flags at half staff follows: “To the people of the United States: “It becomes my sad duty to announce officially the death of Willlam Howard Taft, which occurred at his home in the city of Washington on the eighth day of March, nineteen hundred and thirty, at 5:15 o'clock in the afternoon. “Mr. Taft's service to our country has been of rare distinction and was marked by a purity of patriotism, a lofty disinterestedness and a devotion to the best interests of the Nation that deserve and will ever command the teful memory of his countrymen. is career was almost unique in the wide range of official duty—as judge, a8 solicitor general, governor general of the Philippines, Secretary of = War, President of the United States and finally Chief Justice. Set Shining Example. “His private life was characterized by & simplicity of virtue that won for him a place in the affection of his fellow countrymen rarely equaled by any man. In public and in private life he set a shining example, and his death will be mourned throughout the land. “As an expression of the public's sor- row, it is ordered that the flags of the White House and of the several de- gnmne'nul bulldings be displayed at alf-staff for & period of 30 days, and that suitable military and naval honors under orders of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy may be rendered on the day of the funeral, “Done at the city of Washington on this eighth day of March in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and ' thirty, ;nd‘ of L:AeAmde‘pendc-}x‘we of the United tates of America, the one hund: and fifty-fourth. e “Signed: HERBERT HOOVER.” MEETING POSTPONED. Ohio Btate Bociety Takes ‘When Taft Dies. ‘The ar meeting of the Ohio State Soclety, scheduled for tomorrow evening at the Carlton Hotel, was or- dered postponed, it was announced last night, owing to the death of formcr Chief Justice William Howard Taft. Mr, Taft was honorary president of the soclety, and Senator Fess of Ohio is president. H. W. TAFT COMING HERE. Brother of Former President Will Attend Funeral. AUGUSTA, Ga., March 8 (#).—Henry W. Taft prepared to leave for Washing- ton tonight to attend funeral cere- monles for his brother, Willjam How- ard Taft, who died late today§ Mr. Taft, & New York lawyer, has in Au- susta for several weeks on & vacation. Step | | | | | | mocemmes || TS SHOW TAFT PERSONALITY Generous Qualities Made Him One of Most Widely Loved Men of His Time. By the Associated Press. Beloved as few other men of his time for the generous qualities of his radiant personality, William Howard Taft carried with him through vietory and defeat the tender affection of mil- lions of his fellow citizens. To the many thousands who came to know him more or less intimately he is remembered for neither of the great titles which were his. He remains in memory not President Taft, nor Chief Justice Taft, but one of those rare characters who carry the sunshine of human understanding wherever they 0. lglle he was human in every ounce of his great frame and every impulse of his generous spirit. Passing, he has left behind a wealth of anecdotes, all testifying to the straight-forward kindliness of his re- lationships with those about him. He did not carry the dignity of his robes of office while he mixed with his | fellow men on the sidewalks. On one occasion, passing a ladder on which a painter was perched, the painter dropped his brush. “Hey, you," sald the workman. “Hand me_that brush will you?” ‘The Chief Justice stopped, picked up the brush, restored it to the painter and went along his way. Many people introduced to Mr. Taft after his defeat for re-election to the presidency in 1912 would say to him, “I voted for you.” ‘To Charles Willis Thompson, longtime ‘Washington journalist, who tells the story in his book, “Presidents I have Known,” Taft remarked one day: “Whenever anybody says that to me, I have an almost uncontrolable desire to say, ‘well, my friend, you are one of a_ select but small body of -citizens whose judgment I heartily concur in and admire.’” He was an enthusiastic follower of sports, especially foot ball, and he watched with keenest interest the progress of the teams of Yale, where he graduated, and afterward.became a member of the faculty. Many a Washington newspaper tele- phone pperator has been dumfounded to pick up the receiver and start a little conversation like this: “‘Hello, this is Mr. Taft speaking. How did Yale come out today?” The answer given by the operator usually brought something like this: “Well, well, well, that's too bad, isn't is?” or “Well, that certainly is fine." And there was another chuckle and 11 word of thanks for the information given. Never worry, was his philosophy of e. “I do not worry more than I can help; never have” he once said. “I try to keep my mind tranquil and in that way I stand the knocks better.” ot “phloscph, His_ever-smiing ¢ 3 ever-sm! demennor’wu a shield against attacks upon ‘his public acts. ‘Before becoming Chief Justice, Mr. Taft was one of the most sought public speakers. He enjoyed meeting. the peo- ple and rubbing elbows, and when the occasion was of sufficient importance he readily consented to appear. “My hardest and most fatiguing trip was during the World War,” he said. “During the hard Winter of 1917-18 I spoke in each of 16 cantonments, some- times three addresses & day, always two, each of more than an hour in jength, trying to explain to the enlisted men why they were in the Army and the causes and objects of the war. I have always regarded the work as among the most exhausting I ever performed.” He had a remarkable memory for faces. During the Arms Conference in ‘Washington in 1921 he hailed a {mm'l newspaperman by name with e greeting: “I haven't seen you since we met in Rome 20 years ago.” But naturally there were many he could not remember. Once when a visitor eparted, Taft shook with laughter. The caller had sald he met Taft years ago on a fishing trip in Florida. “From the number of persons who have said they met me on that trip” said Taft, “I must have met every one who was at that time living in Florida.” ‘Throughout his public career he al- ways had a heavy mail and was most punctilious in replying to correspond- ents. Most of the replies he dictated, but many of his letters he answered by pen. His correspondence was one of his great tasks, but he never could be persuaded to have his mail answered by secretaries. He was a constant reader of detective ing library in Washing- 's shopping district. Up to the time of his final {llness the wife of the Chief Justice drove each Saturday morning to the library, returning with an armful of detective books and choosing others for the week to come. She made the acquaintance of other women occupled with similar errands and exchanged information with them regularly as to the books which had made the biggest hit at home. In his house on Wyoming avenue he had an electric elevator which he oper- ated in reaching his office on the third floor. He took much delight in pushing the control buttons, and especially in assuming the attitude of conductor when Mrs. Taft was in the elevator with him. ‘With a most profound bow, he would ask the floor at which the lady wished to stop, and in opening the door to per- mit her exit would again bow and re- mark that it was his pleasure to render satisfactory service. While known as the most widely traveled man of his time there was one means of transportation hever resorted to by Mr. Taft. He never wd‘n airplane. He said j6kingly that aircraft was not adapted to his use because of his “style of architecture,” adding that he would “capsize the stablest of them.” The best known story, perhaps, is one that dated back to the days when he was governor general of the Philip- pines. From Manila he cabled one da to Secretary of State Elihu Root: “Took Tong horseback ride today; feeling fine.” He frequently insisted upon being recognized as a former newspaper man, having for a time reported the courts for mnewspapers in Cincinnati, He chuckled as he told of being threatened with contempt of court in the Ohio city for an article he had written “I recall very distinctly,” he “how the jul frowned down on me, But his resentment was tempered with lenlzx‘a;:y and I was dismissed with a warning. When he was Becretary of War a reporter asked Mr. Taft one day, “How much do you weigh. Mr. secretary?” “T won't tell you!” Taft reported with “But you know when somebody asked that, he m&e’d that no u-% mthmmx':.u‘l: weigh more than pounds. amended that to 300 pounds.” He is loved in death because in | perhaps, established Y | the Preside said, | &Y SERVICE ON BENCH HAPPIEST FOR TAFT |His Good Nature Produced New Atmosphere, Driving Out All Somberness. By the Associated Press. William Howard Taft was a sol- dier, who went where duty called, and it called him to the presidency and the Chief Justiceship of his country—two honors never before bestowed upon any one man. To most Americans, attainment of the presidency would have seemed the complete fulfillment of hope for prefer- ment, but Taft never was comfortable in the White House. He hated the strife and bickerings of high politica} office. His earliest aspirations had | turned instead to the Supreme Court, and it undoubtedly was upon the bench hl}lt he spent the happiest years of his e. “I do mot care for politics,” he said in later life. “Not that I have no inter- est in such matters, but because I am not fitted for the mustings and con- troversy.” His span of service as Chief Justice was not long compared with those of his predecessors, but it was a period of great exertion and !W!eg g accom- plishment. He prepared 250 opinions, | an average of 30 per term, compared | with an average of 15 a term by Chief | Justice Marshall. The highest num- | ber during any one term was 40. Last term, as iliness began to take his vi- tality, the number dropped to 18, Loved Work Until Last. He loved the work until the last, just as he had dreamed he would in the early years when he qualified as a lawyer and definitely set a place onlthe highest bench as his final goal. From this ambition he first was de- flected by Mrs. Taft. She early con- celved tl notion that “Will” was destined for election to the presidency, and for many years prior to their entrance into the White House tried to remove from his the goal that he had set for himself on the he ernor general of the lippines had an_opportunity to become a member of the Supreme Court, but as he related the incident in later years, his declination was not influenced by “Nellie,” but by a deci- sion that his duty required him at that time to remain as governor eral and ald the Pilipinos in establishing them- selves and g for self-govern- m ent. | Political honors then began to fall | thick about him. From the Philippines | he came to Washington to me Sec- retary of War; from the cabinet he went on the presidency. As Chief Execu- tive it fell to him to appoint five justices to the hl',hen court—more than any other President since Washington—and among them was & Chief Justice. But t was not until he been back in Hvflf‘ :Il‘la :gr eight "fi"u:h“ he Ellm e opportunity to realize the ambition of {m heart, Play of Fortune. It was a sf lay of fortune which Tesulted lfl“}fil" lpuee‘.dy ing as Chhlfe! Justice Edward Douglas _White, was ‘Ta | ing by Evans Hughes, whom he had appointed oy r, Taft broug! wn upon his head much protest from politicians when he elevated White to be Chief Justice. He defended the selection in later years by the remarkable qualifications which the | appointee demonstrated on the bench. | White had been Senator from Louisiana when appointed Associate Justice 1894 by Cleveland and Taft considered that politics should have no weight in | the case of a man he considered 5o emi- | nently qualified. White House and Court. Having been both President and Chief Justice, Mr. Taft alone had personal experience fo enable a - comparison of the duties and demands the two places. “If one is constituted like an ordi- nary man,” he sald in 1927, in an in- 4erview ' with the Associated Press, “life in the presidency, while not pre- senting as hard mental and intellectual labor as that of Chief Justice, does enormously consume nervous energy and is greatly more trying than work on the bench, at least that was my ex- perience. “The difference between the exactions of the two offices is that in work on ;&e"b;:hch you hl‘;le the assistance of leagues, who share the respon- ;l:‘:u;y; ot‘ the ldecmons. you h.vcp:he efit of oral argument by counsel, briefs submitted on both lld’el of the controversy and control of your time for !;Ir;lf: L 3 y: presidency you often have make a decision on the instant or ov’e‘; night, when the risk of faulty judgment is great. Often the President is re- quired to reach his decision without being fully advised and fgequently with- out an opportunity to consult his l:lb_xh_}‘et. . “The presidency attracts in the sense of authority one is sup to exercise in that high office, and there are those who greatly enjoy its constant exercise. But even in the strongest it takes much out of a man and the strain of office is felt long after retirement to pri¥ate life. “I do not mind what is sometimes called the monastic life of the bench, and, as I have stated, the duties of the President are more exacting, difficult :.ml nerve racking than those of Chief At Practically All Sessions. From the beginning of his active work on the bench on October 3, 1921, up to the adjournment of the court for Iast, Mr. Tafe tiended prachicuty every last, Mr. attends racti eve! session. - - Iliness for a day or two at widely- reported intervals kept him at home, but his attendance record was better than that of any of his associates. He wrote the opinion of the court in many important controversies, amon them those holding the Federal chil lll;gr statute un titutional, that the Federal Govern- Jurisdictions over stockyards and stockyard exchanges and that State rallroad rates were subject to Federal control. ‘Out of his experience as President he was called upon by the eourt to write gilmmn in cases affecting the office of fef Executive. The most important, the authority of he lent to remove at pleasure those holding office by presidential ap- pointment. Prohibition View. On prohibition he-took the view, after the constitutionality of the Volstead had been sustained, that it was the tention in the ratification of the pro- hibition amendment to make the coun- bone dry, and the decisions of the court on all questions arising out of the enforcement of the Volstead act were written with that in mind. Until heart trouble de Mr. Taft wrote all his court in long hand. In later years he dictated them, attem) to obtain brevity by frequent revam 3 i Wn:l}:e nw:::‘ :.n“lmln; cases 'bel- lore cot ways_closely fol- lowed them, gh attention and more ‘The l __(Continued Prom Pirst Page) spired greater affection in his friends or will be more generally missed. For 40 years he has served his country, al- ways with distinction, and as President and Chief Justice he worthily filled our two greatest offices, so that his lace in history is secure. Such & man, ymbining his gifts of mind and heart th his splendid integrity and high standards of public service, is rare in any country or any age, His death is a t loss to his country.” loseph P. Cotton, Acting Secretary of State: “More than almost any other man in our public life he was greatly loved, and in this city, where so much of his work was done, there is hardly one who has not at some time seen or felt his genial presence and not mourn his death as a personal loss. A great and fine life has ended.” Ernest Lee Jahncke, Acting Secrefary of the Navy, described Mr. Taft as “a great American citizen, always consid- erate of the human feeling of his fel- low man.” Hurley Pays Tribute. Secretary Hurley of the War Depart- ment: “The Army will always honor him for his services in the War De- partment, both as the first governor general of the Philippines and as Sec- retary of War. His administration of these high offices mark periods of masterly contribution to the welfare of the Nation and the military establish- men. The Nation mourns his passing, the Army grieves over the loss of & friend.” B Secretary of Commerce Lamont.— “After a long, useful and happy life a great and just man has passed away, respected and admired by the Nation and loved by all who knew him. His life was one of devoted service to his countrymen, and his death is an occa- sion of deep and poignant grief. The character and achievements of William Howard Taft will long be cherished among the truly splendid records of American public men.” Archbishe Pietro T Fumasoni-Biondi, postolic delegate to the United States —"The death of Willlam Howard Taft will be felt dee&ly by Americans and by all the friends of America. Honored extraordinarily by his fellow citizens, he gained for his country and for him- self both at home and abroad the honor and respect of all men. was wont to recall with dealings with Pope Leo I and Car- dinal Rampolla in the adjustment of the Philippine question, so, too, I can say the Holy See cherishes the memory of the tact and amiability of Mr. Taft while Mfl.flr for his Government in those difficult negotiations. I extend to the bereaved family and to his country- men the expression of my profound condolences in their hour of sorrow for them and for the American Nation.” Speaker Lon, .—"“The beauty of Mr. Taft's life was that it was equally true that no other could claim a more intimate hold upon the affection of every one who came under the spell of his rare personal charm. For the Na- tion he made a record of unique public service; for his fellow men he wrought a memory of an inspiring personality, a lovable character and the sweetness of & smile. His monument is the tritute of warm human affection as well as pro- found national respect.” Senator Borah of Idaho.—“No greater honor can ever come to an American than the people conferred upon William H. Taft—President and Chief Justice of the United States. A marvelous career. A proud, a unique place in American history, and with all a most lovable character. ", s Senator Jones ‘Washington.—“No word of scandal has ever been uttered against his private life. His ial, lovable disposition has been the delight of every one brought within its influ- ence. His record in these supreme posi- tions will grow brighter as the years go | by and what he has done, and the life | he has lived will be an inspiration to In | the youth of the coming generations.” Senator Fess of Ohio.—"His career stands as a monument of what is best and greatest in our present-day civiliza- tion. He was possessed of a highly trained intellect with a superior grasp of fundamental principles of govern- ment and a sympathetic attitude toward great problems and ir humanizing solution, w] fitted him for public service.” Senator Smoot, Republican, of Utah. —“T au| wno man in puhu’n llhflhld more e irrespective of politics, than Mr. Ta He had a master mind. His administration was one of the best. | His death is regretted by the great mass of the American people. United States has lost one of her greatest citizens.” Senator Overman, Democrat, of North Carolina.—“No man had more distin- guished honors conferred upon him than Mr. Taft. I was very fond of him personally, and he was one of the most popular men ever in public life in the United States.” Senator Harrison, Democrat, of Mis- sissippi—"He was a lovable man, a great statesman and jurist. His death will be universally mourned.” Senator Walsh of Montana, acting Democratic leader of the Senate—"No man was ever before so honored and it is quite unlikely that another will be, at least for a century. While a strict partisan, no one ever doubted his in- tegrity or his devotion to his country.” Representative Tilson of Connecticut, House Republican leader— The pass- ing of former President and recently Chief Justice Taft brings poignant res gret to more' people probably than any other American. His large hearted, generous personality brought him the love and affection of all his fellow citi- sens. His pre-eminently human quali- ties will doubtless be equally remem- bered with his services to his country, A truly great figure has fallen.” tive Garner of Texas, House Democratic leader — “Former Chief Justice Taft was a great man in American life, and oncoming genera- tions will undoubtedly nmrael-u his great public service for this country mommthnn l-hkes present generation. His g mar] one of the test fl;l:;: g{ modl;:n I'A’m;rlun 1ife " 'man Hawl the House Ways and Means Committee—"William How- ard Taft rhll left ?b?ur history the memory of a remarkable at states- m:n and jurist.” A ames Hamilton Lewis, former U. 8. Democratic Semator—"President Ta —_— e Was often broken by his cheerful voice in question or comment, and his con- :hu‘nz’ I&lhlflt’fi'lfl in marked co;- ras e practices which had previ- ously prevailed. He would often signal the approach of some humorous com- ment by inward laughter which, like waves, traversed his us body. Even when, toward the last, he sat on the bench a plainly sick man, his kindly good nature endured. Defeated this time by the advancing infirmities of age, he left the bench as he had left the White House, smiling. PHYSICIAN’'S AND DENTIST’S OFFICE 'ashington. Just 8 the intersection of 16th and Road, Harvard and Mt. Phone MAYCROFT APTS. Residont Manager, Columbia 9728 or AUSTIN C. WALLER Distriot 0064 GLOWING TRIBUTE PAID TAFT AS NATION MOURNS HIS DEATH when Solicitor-General, moved my ad- | mission to the Supreme Court of the United States. Prom that time we have been personal friends. His atti- | tude after his break with President | Roosevelt and his course in the support of President Wilson during the World | War, together with his general kindness to all who came before the Supreme Court, while he was Chief Justice, all proved him the finest Christian gentle- man in statesmanship who has occu- pied the White House since Lincoln.” Vice President Curtis—"In the death of Willlam Howard Taft, the Nation has lost one of its pre-eminent citizens. He filled with honor and distinction the two highest offices to which all Americans aspire and he served his country in other outstanding capacities with singular skill and rare admini- strative ability. “A great man has gone to his Te- ward and all will mourn his passing.” Clandius H. Huston, National Repub- lican chairman—“The death of Chiet Justice Taft removes from public life one of the most lovable and admirable statesmen of our generation. To few men in our history have so many high posts of honor come, and his distinc- tion of having been both President and Chief Justice was one attained by no other an. He was the em- bodiment of integrity and of rugged mentality. More, perhaps, than any other public man_ of our time he aroused personal affection among mil- lions—even among those who di with him politically. Such stalwart statesmen as Willlam Howard Taft are the mainstays of our country and his passing will be mourned by all Americans.” Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith—"He served his country in the highest tra- ditions of Americgn ideals. He will be mourned by a Nation that knows how to_value its great men.” Elthu “T am very much grieved. He was a great-hearied and noble man.? o John ? I'hvl:: ;‘fl: ‘Was ILM figure and & public servant. The henuhmdtg:.hr.unuu.flu country at large, suffers a great loss.” Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York: “The State of New York will mourn him as a truly great public serv- ant who unselfishly devoted the greater part of his life to a surprisingly wide fleld of usefulness. As the years passed the people of the country have mcre and more given him a warm place in n liam Howard Taft is at an end. No other man in our history held both the office of President and Chief Justice of the United States Suj Court. He filled the positions of advocate, execu- tive and judge with great ability. His public services extended over a gen- eration, All this is well known. “But to me he was a friend, kindly, genial and helpful. He often came to my office when I was in Washington and always brought mature thought and good cheer. I join with millions of friends and fellow. citizens in my expressions of sympathy for his family. He belcnged to all of us.” Secretary of State Stimson: “I am personally infinitely grieved at the loss of Mr. Taft as a friend and equally ieved as an American that a great gure has been taken from us. He was a figure great in character and in hu- man sympathy, as well as in wisdom.” Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas—“Mr. Taft gave long and valuable service to our country. His genial nature found strong ties of en- during friendship in both official and private spheres. He tained every relationship assumed ring his {l- lustrious career in a spirit of | ness and courage.” S:nlur David A. Reed of Pennsyl- vania—" great figures of American history has passed. Almost more than any man I know of in public life, Taft had the affection of those who knew him, as well as their respect. He was a great Chief Justice and his death is a great loss to the eri 3 ageous fig] conditions in this city, and even after his nnum{-el n{flrom the ecity, exerellmd a ywerfu luence upon a eal ‘conditions. ¥ “As mayor of Cincinnafi, I mourn the great loss not only to the United States, but the civilized world.” RO sy et e, Following the recent heavy gales in England to the acre has been from the oce: und 70 m! A Bank —doing kindli- | ‘All I can say is that one of the | salt lvensl.nx 25 pounds | in & lles e LEADERS EULORIZE JUSTICE. SANFORD Officials Express Sorrow Over Sudden Death of Ten- nessee Jurist. !ylhaAuoellMP{nu. i Expressions of SOITOW &I to mte Edward Terry Sanford from persops high in official life followed uickly upon the news of his sudden gnm. Among the comments were the following: Speaker Longworth—“Justice Sanford was one of the outstanding jurists of the country. He was one of the most valuable members of the Supreme Court_and his services will be a dis- tinct loss to that great court.” Representative Tilson of Conneeti- cut, the House Republican leader—"I feel his death a personal loss because I knew him for many years as & per- sonal friend before he became a mem- ber of the Supreme Court. When the matter of his appointmeht was pending I was glad to be one of those to com- mend him to the best of my ability for the post. His work on the bench had been of a most satisfactory and distinguished character and his serv- d [ices on the highest bench will be missed. Senator Brock of Tennessee— I am | both grieved and shocked,” the Senator | said, to have just learned of the passing |of Mr. Justice Sanford, one of Tennes- see's most distinguished and beloved sons. A kinder and more noble charac- ter never lived; a man who was loved and admired and respected by all who came in contact with him, and to know him as we knew him back home was to love him as we loved him. Representative Taylor, Republican, of Tennessee—"The sudden death of Jus- tice Sanford was a great shock to me personally, and will be to his legion of friends and admirers in Tennessee, his native State, as well as throughout the Nation. In my early years at the bar I had the privilege to be associated with Sanford in a rather remote capacity in the practice of law, and I have never come in contact with a finer- character. His private life was unblemished, and his public career uniformly character- ized by the highest quality of zeal and fidelity to public duty. “His untimely death on almost the threshold of a brilliant career on the test tribunal in the world is a dis- tinctive national calamity.” tative Browning, Democrat of Tennessee: “Justice Sanford's death was a great shock to all of us. He was a great jurist and had made a great | record in Tennessee before he graced the Supreme bench.” Representative Davis, Démocrat of Tennessee: “He was United States dis- trict judge in Tennessee during the time I was State circuit judge, and I came to know and ru%ect. him very much. He was held in high esteem in Tennessee even before his appointment to the Supreme bench, and his death will be received with genuine sorrow by the people of Tennessee.” | Taft Gave Cheer To Jackson Widow . During Rainstorm. Cane Employed as Reést to Keep Her Feet Out of Water. By the Asgociated Press. CHARLOTTE, N. C, March 8—The | death of William Howard Taft recalls | his visit here on May 20, 1909, little deed of thoughtfulness brought comfort to Mrs. Jackson, one of the South’s most loved women. £ A torrential rain descended ,: Charlotte that day, but the then t smil! carried out his ackson, . The widow famous general had insisted upon attending the ceremonies. While the torrent of rain was st its worst Mrs. Jackson attempted to tect her feet from the dampness of the floor of the partly covered stand by holding them off the fioor. President Taft, ol her un- comfortableness, smiled uni 1y, walking cane ition for her He held the cane foot rest until the it. of sMaLL things BIG A Loan Small enough or big enough ~ to fit the situation you are trying to work out Comen ‘Morris Plan Bank Under Supervision U. S, Treasiiry Loaning Hundreds to Thousands