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cauc ream A THE CONSTITUTION, ATLANTA, OL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 193 PRESIDENT LEADS NATION'S TRIBUTE TO CLARK HOWELL i Editor of Constitution Dedicating Atlanta's Beautiful Peace Memorial Newspapers of Georgia Pay GREAT TRIBUTES High Tribute to Editor Howell Warm tribute to Clark Howell, AO FINDS feet our friendship. I join many friends over the state in extending sympathy to hi family. EUGENE TALMADGE, Governor of Georgia. Rivers Deeply Grieved. Governor-elect E.

D. Rivers issued the following statement: "The death of Clark Howell president and editor of The Constitution and Georgia's Democratic national committeeman, is a profound to me and an irreparable loss to the nation. "From my earliest boyhood I have loved and admired Mr. Howell. He was a deep and lasting inspiration to president and editor of The Atlanta Constitution, was paid yesterday by leading Georgia newspapers.

Praising Mr. Howell career as an editor as well as his long public serv ice, his journalistic associates told of the many great things he did for George, Russell, Rivers and Talmadge Express Great Loss. Georgia and the nation. In addition, high personal tributes post at the aational convention in Philadelphia a few months ago. He had served as chairmtn of the National Commission on Aeronautics and had recently returned from a tour of the world for a study of aviation, in other lands.

He also had received numerous other honors and responsibilities from the federal government. The passing of Mr. Howell will bring a feeliug of personal loss to thousands of Georgians who knew him intimately. Even those who disagreed with hi M)liticaI views ami policies admired him for his ability and his courage and loved him for his unfailing courtesy and kindness. The Atlanta Georgian joins the newspapers of the nation in mourning the loss of an editor and publish-.

and telegrams of condolences poured i me as he was to thousands of other into Atlanta from practically every Continued From First rage. editor in the state. Georgians. "His love for his city, his state, and his country knew no bounds and for lniags, who was associated for many I more than 50 years he was one of the in in national ooliti-i grea test single forces this common- cal camnaien with the veteran leader wealth has ever produced. His death The Atlanta Journal today says: HON.

CLARK HOWELL SR. The death of the Honorable Clark Howell removes a veteran and leaves a place in our public affairs Georgia, expressed keen regret at gallant leader in the life of his city, and in our hearts which will never be filled. I cannot find wor's to express my great personal loss." Ins state and his country. Seventy- passing of his old friend. "Under the genius of Clark Howell's building and editorial direction," eaid the attorney general, "the I.

rl rsl r.f A IHant' I'flTWri- three years ago the north and the' From Mr. Howell's Georgia col- tution li3 been splendidly maintained -u as an influential factor in the ever- committee, came the following mes- i A a inn- fi.M nf non roof i ve Ampn-i We mourn loss of great statesman and kindlv affectionate friend. VIRGINIA POLHILL PRICE. National Democratic Commilteewom- an, Louisville, Ga. Most Able, Key Declares.

Mayor Key said: "Mr. Howell's lot tfO Uv A a fiSH i I bt fe gs IJ-'vw- 1 fiWE can journalism wnun in nis ne'iiu kses a forceful figure and a hrillimt editor. Mr. Howell was a genial gentleman, possessed of a charming personality and it was my pleasure to have been included in his large circle of friends and admirers. His will be widely mourned." R.

Wnlter Moore, acting Secretary of State, called Mr. Howell's news south were locked in a tatetul war, ot which Georgia was fast becoming the decisive arena, and Atlanta lived in constant dread of Sherman's march. Such were the times in which Clark Howell was born, September 21, just two days after the battle of Chickamauga. His father, the late Captain Evan P. Howell, commanded a Confederate battery on that memorable field.

His mother, before her marriage was Miss Julia A. Erwin, was then at her ancestral home near Erwinton, S. whither she had leen sent for security against the invading army. From both sides of his family the boy inherited the best traditions of the old south its courtesy, its kindliness, its valiant virtues and social graces and throughout his own distinguished career he lived true to them. AVhat a useful as well as long career it has been! Entering the Atlanta public school system on the first day it began functioning, in the early death is a very sad loss to Atlanta, to i Georgia and to the nation.

He was i a national figure. President Roose- i er who was a fine exemplar of American journalism. LIFE IS LAUDED BY MACON NEWS MACON, Nov. 14. The Macoa Evening News says CLARK HOWELL SR.

"The south loses one of its outstanding newspapermen in the death of Clark Howell editor and publisher, of The Atlanta Constitution, who passed away at his home Saturday morning, following an illness of two months. "Deeply interested in politics all his life, he was in the thick of tl campaign which resulted in the nomination of Roosevelt, Rivers, Russell and attended the Democratic national convention at Philadelphia in June. In addition to taking part in the re-nomination of the President he himself was chosen national committeeman for Georgia to succeed Governor Talmadge. This was a position he had previously held from 1SW5 1924, when the late Major John S. Cohen was selected for that post.

"Mr. Howell was born into a news paper career "an outstanding example velt and the Roosevelt administration the annals of American journa have lost one of the most able and one of the staunchest supporters they ever had." eighteen-seventies, he graduated from the Boys High school 1SS0 and three years afterwards was awarded his A. B. degree at the University of Georgia. Logically and for the love of it, he chose journalism for his life-work.

His father had so begun, as a reporter, on the pioneer Intelligencer, and then was in chief control of the Constitution. The son set out to win his own spurs abroad before taking advantage of his opportunities at home. First on the repertorinl staff of the New York Times and then on the Philadelphia Press, he served an apprenticeship that proved his mettle The late Clark Howell is shown above as he delivered the oration eluded in the audience are large delegations from practically every dedicating Atlanta's beautiful Peace Memorial in Piedmont park. In- patriotic organization in Georgia. HowelVs Contact With Aides Ruled by Quietness, Simplicity nation and the Democratic party have suffered an irreparable loss.

1 have lost a valued and true friend. GEORGE B. HAMILTON, State Treasurer. I have just learned of the death of the distinguished Clark Howell, my good friend, and I hasten to offer my heartfelt sympathy to members of the family. Georgia has lost one of her most constructive leaders.

HARLLEE BRANCH, Second Assistant Postmaster General. Washington. paper atmosphere. His father, Captain Evan P. Howell, a distinguish! I officer in the Confederate army, wa-i for many years editor and publisher of The Constitution.

Associated with, him was the late Henry W. Gradv. one of the most brilliant editors an I orators the south has ever produced, and young Howell owed much of hU training to Grady. Following hi graduation from the University Georgia he went to New York wber he workeil as a reporter for The Nc York Times. He secured the interview from the aged Samuel J.

Tilden which took him definitely out of tl race for the Democratic nomination for president and pnved the way for the nomination and election of Grovrp Cleveland. Later he served on th Philadelphia Press, where he had th.s advantage of training by Talcott Williams, one of the ablest editors of hi time. "Mr. Howell took an active part in Georgia politics. He was a member of the house of representatives for three terms, during the last of which he was speaker of the house.

He a member of the senate six years and was chosen president of that bodv. "Mr. Howell was frequently honored by presidential appointment to national commissions, the latest as a member of a commission to study aviation in Europe, which kept him abroad many months. "Mr. Howell was a man of genial disposition, marked ability and his death is sincerely mourned." and forecast his larger achievements.

Thus equipped he returned to Atlanta nnd became the Constitution's telegraph editor. His promotions, rapid but well earned, at length made him assistant to the renowned Henry Grady, and upon the latter's death in 1SS9 Mr. Howell succeeded him. Thenceforward he was the paper's guiding spirit, and since his father's retirement in 1897 he has been its editor in chief. Clark Howell Sr.

was above all else a first-class newspaperman. The roar of presses, the click of telegraph keys, the smell of printer's ink. the action and enterprise and daily drama of it all were in his blood and the youngest recruit as well as the highest of his peers found him a heart-whole comrade. In the larger councils of his profession his advice was ever valued and his aid generously given witness, for example, the fact that he was a director of the Associated Press since its organization 30 years ago. His interests and services, however, were not bounded by his profession.

He made it a means to the upbuilding of his city and commonwealth, to the interpretation of southern problems and southern ideals in terms of national life, and to the advancement of principles in which he believed. His social-mindedness and genius for dealing with men, as well as his civic interest aud newspaper connection, drew him naturally into politics. At 21 he entered the general Georgia and the nation have sustained an irreparable loss in the death of Mr. Howell indeed, a prince in Israel has fallen. CHARLES B.

CRISP, Former Congressman. Americus, Ga. sonal life if he sought that counsel, but never intruded in anyone's personal affairs. They will rememher him as a man who never wasted time in gloating over accomplishments, but discouraged gloating whenever it was suggested by those who shared enthusiastically in his victories. They will remember him as a man who discouraged the nourishment of grudges.

They will remember him as a man whose interest never lagged ill the only business that he had known throughout his life; who was never touched by that self-inflicted boredom that has caused others who own newspapers to seek excitement in other fields while they neglect the one field that they know and understand. Never Complaining. More than all this, though, they will remember him as the man who walked lightly through the city room on that Inst day he spent there, handling his job just as he hnd handled it all through his life. They will remember that he moved cheerfully and quietly about with never a word, to those men who worked with him nnd who stopped to chat with him, that ia intanitorl in iro to hnsnitnl within We have lost a great citizen whose services to Atlanta, the state and the south can never be fullv measured. W.

R. HARTSFIELD. Mayor-Nominee of Atlanta, Ga. Georgia." Miss Gay B. Shepperson.

state WPA administrator said: "With the death of Mr. Howell this community the state and nation have lost a most valuable citizen. He was untiring in his efforts to obtain for this state the full benefit of the federal works program." A statement by Congressman Ram-speck follows "In the death of Honorable Clark Howell our community has lost one of its dynamic forces, the nation and Georgia have lost an outstanding citizen. His passing leaves me with a deep sense of personal loss. Mr.

Howell was always kind to me and in many ways had helped me to meet the many problems which I have faced as a member of congress. "For more years than I can remember Mr. Howell has been a force for progress, a very definite influence for the development of Georgia and the south. Only recently I have had occasion to visit the middle west and found that he was well and favorably known in that section of our country. "For many years he wielded a large influence in the Democratic party.

His efforts for the re-election of our great President in the recent campaign are well known. "His place in the life of our community, our state and our nation will be hard to fill. His death will leave a vacancy in the hearts of his host of personal friends which can never be filled. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and to his associates fit The Constitution." Traised by Leaders. In Washington Chairman McReyn-olds, Democrat.

Tennessee, of the house foreign affairs committee, characterized llowell as "one of the leading men of the south." "As editor of The Constitution he wielded a great influence for good, and he will be greatly missed," Mc-Reynolds said. "I had known him well for many years, and he was one of the most lovable men I ever knew." United States Senator Joseph F. Guffey, Pennsylvania, chairman of the Democratic senatorial campaign committee asserted "I am greatly shocked at news of the passing of Clark Howell Sr. I had known him since ISOfi when he first became a member of the Democratic national committee when he served with my uncle, the late Colonel J. M.

Guffey. Since that time I had come in intimate touch with him on the national committee due to my own eight-year membership. In addition to his outstanding work as a journalist and publisher. Clark Howell served his party and his nation in the highest degree. His thought was not merely sectional but national.

The Democratic party particularly owes Clark Howell a great debt. He was one of our ablest and most useful Also joining in regrets was Senator Guffey's sister, Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller. Democratic national com-mitteewoman from the Keystone state. "As one who has sat in numerous conferences with Clark Howell and profited so much by his wisdom and advice I am very sorry to learn of his passing.

He was an inspiring leader and a courageous counselor for all "But it was not only because of the high ethical standard which he set in his profession that Mr. Howell will I remembered." Moore said. served the people of his -ountry in Tuany ways, as a member of the house of representatives and Fen-ate for many years, as a member of the United State Coal Commission, nnd as chairman of the Federal Avia-lion Commission. "His services will not be forgotten, and his death leaves a void in the field of journalism anad the hearts of his friends which can never be filled." Woodring Ijinds Service. Secretary of War Harry H.

Wood-nng said "The death of Mr. Clark Howell, publisher of The Atlanta Constitution and Democratic committeeman from the state of Georgia, is in-Ved a great loss to the nation and to i hose of us who were proud to call him our friend. His interes and good work while acti on the recent Howell Aviation Commission will long the in the hearts of the American people lis a monument to his patriotic spirit and interest in the welfare of his fcl-Icwmen. The newspaper world as well ms the world of aviation and the nation at large has lost a true friend." Secretary of Navy Claude A. Swan-sen when reached at his home here tonight declared: "I have known Mr.

Howell for many years, I have always held him in the highest regard and considered him one of the leading publishers of the south. He has been Known throughout the country for his keen public spirit and his toss will be greatly regretted not only in the south but in the whole country." High Tribute From Ickes. Secretary Ickps said that in the death of Mr. Howell, "Georgia has lost one of her finest citizens and American journalism one of its ablest leaders." "In his half-century of service to The Atlanta Constitution and the people of his st.ite," Ickes added, "he not only followed the splendid editorial tradition established by his and Henry V. Grady but main-teined his newspaper as a vital force for good in the affairs of the nation." Told of the death of Mr.

Howell, Secretary of Commerce Roper and J. Carroll Cone, assistant director of the Bureau of Air Commerce, joined in eulogizing the president of The Constitution. Roper and Cone were associated with Mr. Howell when the latter headed the Federal Aviation Commission, and were his long-time friends. "I am shocked over the death of my good friend of a quarter of a century, Colonel Clark Howell," Roper said.

"He has occupied a position in the political and educational life of this nation achieved by few men. "His public spirit and public service has inspired many in their patriotic approach and discharge of duty. "The whole nation is poorer through his loss, but richer by the service that be rendered to his country. Cone, describing Howell as "a wonderful man and one of the greatest leaders in his state." said he had planned to visit the editor in the next I'tw days. "He has done many things to help a great many people." Cone said.

Recalling that President Roosevelt bad named Mr. Howell to head the Federal Aviation Commission two years ago. Cone said the chief executive and Howell were "old friends." Cone served as executive secretary of the commission, which was crested upon the recommendation of Roper, lauded by Senator George. "Truly a great man and a tower of strength in the Democratic party has fallen in Georgia," Senator Walter F. George said today upon learning of the death of Clark Howell.

Senator George, a warm personal friend of Mr. Howell for years, said: "For a third of a century Clark Howell and I were warm personal and political friends. During all that time our friendship was uninterrupted. "As editor, publisher, journalist and great lover of Georgia and the south, ha left his impress on every phase of Mrs. Hardwick joins me in deepest sympathy for yourself and family.

THOMAS W. HARDWICK, Former Governor. A great American has completed an outstanding service to the nation and Georgia has lost a son whose loyalty and service have been of untold benefit to the state. May his staunch support of President Roosevelt's humanitarian policies, with which he was in full sympathy be taken up by those who carry on his work. STEPHEN PACE, Congressman, Third District of Georgia.

assembly of Georgia, as a representa- a day or so; that he would not be in the from Fulton county and subse- PASSING MOURNED BY SAVANNAH NEWS SAVANNAH. Sept. 14. The Savannah Morning News says editorially in the morning: "The distinguished career of Clark Howell, which terminated at his home in Atlanta early Saturday morning, needs no further embellishment from his fellow newspapermen throughout Georgia and the nation, who mourn the los of a great leader in the journalistic field. He was more than a journalist, he was a powerful statesman and thinker, whose benign influence and broad humanitarian instincts were wielded toward shaping state and national policies and were enlisted in behalf of those causes which he believed were right and for the betterment of mankind.

Georgia anil the nation, can ever point with pride to the life work of so great a son. "In Savannah, where he was admired and esteemed as a true friend and counsellor and where he had visited on innumerable occasions, the shock of his passing comes with equal force as in Atlanta where he occupied a position of pre-eminence in civic, political and business affairs." the office the next day. lhat verbal economy for which he was well known would not permit him to waste words complaining that he was sick. They heard from him occasionally, those men in the ranks. They heard that he was fighting as he had always fought, and they felt sure he would win as lie had always won.

But, he passed from among them as quietly as he had lived. They will always remember him as the man who moved on into the next world just as quietly and easily as he had moved through the city room. Those of us who have for so long sat at his feet, if I may put it that way, have suffered a great loss." United States Senator William L. Hill, of Florida, said: "I was very, very fond of Colonel Clark Howell along with a host of others throughout the length and breadth of the land. I held him in high regard and I know that the late Senator Duncan Fletcher as a native Georgian also entertained for him the highest regard.

Clark Howell's influence spread far beyond the confines of Georgia or the southland to embrace the nation as a whole. Truly his influence was na tional in scope and now a national leader has fallen in the house of the mighty." I-awrence Camp's Tribute. Lawrence S. Camp, United States attorney, northern district of Georgia, said "In the death of Clark Howell, the United Statse has lost one of its best citizens and the state of Georgia one of its foremost statesmen. His unselfish counsel the officials of both the federal and the state governments will be greatly missed.

In the passing of this great Democrat the party which today so proudly represents the true Democratic theory of government is robbe dof one of its staunchest and most devoted exponents and, in Georgia, our party, with the sorrow of every loyal Democrat, must bear the loss of one who for many years has been its leader. I have lost a good and true friend." Eugene Fage, United States internal revenue collector for Georgia and publisher of the Columbus, Enquirer, said: "Clark Howell will go down in history as one of the outstanding newspapermen of the nation. The state of Georgia and the Democratic party have suffered an irreparable loss." Major General George Van Horn Moseley wrote "I know you will realize that we of the army feel the lcs of Hon. Clark Howell very deeply. His life was devoted to so many good causes, local and national, that men and women everywhere and in all walks of life looked up to him as their leader.

He never overlooked an appeal that reached him. and the natural beautiful manner he had in meeting people endeared him to each one. His loss will be felt nation-wide. "Flease command us if we can be of any service now in the future. "Faithfully yours.

"GEORGE VAN HORN MOSELEY, "Major General, II. S. Army." Lon Livingston, postmaster of Atlanta, said "Georgia and the nation have lost an outstanding citizen. Clark Howell was more than one of the great leaders of the Democratic party. He was a great American.

His advice was sought not only by the Democratic presidents of this century, but by the Republican presidents as well. He was a close personal friend of Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft. He responded willingly when his counsel was sought by Harding, Coolidge and Hoover. His death is truly a national loss." From every nook and corner in Georgia and from many places over the nation came the following telegrams of sympathy: Have just hearil of the passing of the Honorable Clark Howell.

Permit me to express my sincerest sympathy for the family. In common with the entire country I admired and respected him. I feel that we have sustained a loss that will become more and more obvious through the passinT Tears. JOHN EDGAR HOOVER, Chief Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington. I am deeplv grieved to learn of the death of Hon.

Clark Howell. He was a loving father, an outstanding Georgian and a great American. His passing is a distinct loss to the slate he loved so well. He was a born leader and the valuable and faithful service rendered his state and the nation are indelibly imprinted on the minds of every loyal citizen on this sad occasion. May I express to the members of his family my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.

BHASWELL DEEX, Member of Congress, Alma, Ga. quently was chosen speaker of the house and president of the senate. For 82 years, perhaps the longest continuous record of its kind, he was Democratic national committeeman from Georgia and 12 years after his retirement from that post in 1924, he was again elected to it by his state's delegation at the Philadelphia convention last June. Two presidents of the United States appointed him to import a commissions President Harding in 1922, when the coal mining industry was being investigated: and President Roosevelt in 1934, who made him chairman of a far-reaching inquiry into the status of aviation. The most stirring episode in Mr.

Howell's political career was his candi By LAMAR Q. BALL. Those who have worked in the city room of The Constitution will always remember the man who never shouted, who never jet uncertainty or disappointment whip him into a lather, who never let excitement disturb his normal temperature. They will remember Clark Howell in his 74th year as he moved quietly through his newspaper plant with the responsibilities of ownership in one hand and the responsibilities of personal direction of the editorial and news policies in the other. He never neglected one for the other: he handled both easily and gracefully.

Knew His Workers. They will remember that "Verful greeting of: "Hello, old man!" What do you know?" as he thrust out his hand to grip the nervous fingers of a cub reporter or the clammy hand of beset editor. He knew everyone in his employ personally knew their first names and their last names their history and their records. He never lest contact with those who were doing the job for him. They will remember his emergence from his private office as he moved quietly on his own errands throughout the day, with messages to deliver that he felt could be handed best directly and without the possibilities of error that bob up sometimes in transmission through intermediaries.

They will remember his quiet, unadorned praise for jobs well done; his equally quiet, unadorned comments about missteps in judgment. They will remember the simplicity nnd thoroughness with which he issued instructions on jobs he wanted done; the desire he created in the man he selected for the job to do it well because of the faith in the man's ability expressed without words in the very simplicity of the instructions. He never wasted words urging a man to do a job well: he expected that. Unfailingly Courteons. They will remember his unfailing courtesy: they have watched him stand patiently aside waiting for the humblest reporter to conclude a conversation with the city editor.

He would move in when the reporter hnd moved away, state his desires simply, pick up some stray picture on the city editor's desk, ask what it was if it aroused his curiosity, and move quietly away when his curiosity was satisfied. They will remember him as a man who never contributed to the popular picture that an editor teeters perilously on the border line of insanity; that profanity i the only intelligible rhetoric; that sudden leaps into the air to the accompaniment of screams are the only effective means of expressing enthusiasm or condemnation; that the best way to get work out of a man is to terrorize him. His Door Always Open. They will remember him as the man whose door was never closed to them if they had problems to discuss as a man who welcomed a steady strenm of visitors to his office and always disposed of their business thoroughly, but with no waste of words. They will remember him as a- man who treated an employe as though he were a son counseled him on his per- dacy for governor of Georgia in 19Ul'.

It was characteristic of him and of SAVANNAH PRESS his chief opponent, the late Hoke MOURNS PASSING I am deeply grieved at the death of Mr. Howell. He has most ably served his state and country throughout his long useful life. Throughout the nation he was regarded as the outstanding Democrat in this section of the country. He was both a great editor and great man and the entire country has sustained a real loss in his death.

IZ. M. OWEN. Member of Congress, Griffin, Ga. Smith, who won the campaign, that SA ANNAH.

Ga Nov. 14 thev afterward became good mewls Savannah friends and admirers tl and labored loyally together for the Clark Howell. Atlanta editor and Democracy which was dear to the statesman, today mourned his death hearts of them both. and the Savannah Evening Press. Friendliness, indeed, was the sov- an editorial made the following com- ereign trait of Moweu rnarancr.

ment: His life might well be summed in "The passing of Clark Howell Sr Shakespeare's words: "The kindest in Atlanta early this morning is a man, tne Dcsi-eonamoneu aim un tragedy more than state-wide. It i-t no exaggeration to snv that th host. wenried snirit in doing courtesies those who known newspaperman in Georgia hr The name is legion of mnurn hie nnssinp and cherish his 1 gone to his reward. DEATH GREAT LOSS, CALDWELL ASSERTS CINCINNATI. Ohio.

Oc. 1. Apprised of the death of Clark Howell here today. W. F.

Caldwell, southern division news editor of the Associated Press, with whom the Atlanta editor was closely associated, declared that bis passing is "great loss." Mr. Caldwell dispatched the following message to Mr. HowtH's paper. The Atlanta Constitution: "The press of the south and the ration has suffered a great loss with the passing of Clark Howell. F.

CALDWELL, "Southern Division Editor. Associated Press." TELEGRAPH PRAISES FIGHTING QUALITIES The Macon Telegraph says: "Clark Howell. editor and publisher of The Atlanta Constitution, who died Saturday morning at the age of 73, was one of the recognized leaders in the politics and journalism of the South. "He was a sturdy fighter and a hard worker, whether in politics or journalism he gave his full strength to the cause in hand. He was held in affectionate esteem by all who knew him and his place will not ensily be filled." of us.

Please extend my sincere sym-I pathy to The Constitution, his family and Georgia." Chairman Raybtirn. Democrat, Texas, of the house interstate com- merce committee, expressed regret at Howell's death, described Howell as i "an outstanding citizen and a very valuable one." In New York Frank Lyon Folk, who was undersecretary of state in Wilson's administration, said that! Mr. Howell "was the finest type of! newspaper editor." memory. We of the Atlanta extend to our confreres on The Constitution heart-felt sympathy in the loss of their beloved chief, and particularly to his son. Major Clark Howell who has followed so worthily in his father's steps.

A true Atlan-tian, a true Georgian, a true American has passed; but his works live after him. In the passing of Honorable Clark Howell I lose a friend, Georgia one of her most distinguished sons, and the nation a citizen of unsurpassed loyaltv and statesmanship. B. FRANK WHELCHEL, Congressman, Ninth District. Gainesville, Ga.

Not only Georgia but the nation has sustained an irreparable loss in the death of Clark Howell. Trained in the old fashioned school of journalism and political principle he combined loyalty to the best traditions of the past with keen appreciation and understanding of new problems. Always on the side of sound and progressive government, he never hesitated to condemn fallacy even when advocated by his associates. His loyalty to his party, to Georgia and to the south was equalled by his devotion to his friends and as one of them I learn with deep sorrow of hi passing. M.

C. TARVER. Member of Congress, Dalton, Ga. our life, both private and puhhc "I was deeplv distressed to hear "It was Clark Howell's affection for his fcliowman, his desire to of service to those who were in need of aid, that made him so beloved. To the newspapermen of his state he was a companion and adviser.

He ws one of the original members of th Georgia Press Association and hn continued his activities in that organization until he answered the final summons. "To those who are directly bereaved at the passing of this really great southerner a nation extends its sympathy. They can find comfort in the thought that during his long career he did much for the state he served so well. Georgia truly loved Clark Howell and will long cherish hia memory." "Through his warm-hearted, genial of tne dpath Howell." said and the great newspaper Polk a partner in the law firm of Tolk, Wardwell, Gardiner Davi: Reed "He was an outstanding figure not only in the state but in the country for many years. He was the finest type of newspaper editor, a loyal friend and a wise adviser.

"He is a very real loss to the country at this time." President of Senate and Speaker of House which he guided, he exerted a wide influence, reaching every part of the uction. He was a tower of strength in the Democratic party and his record of love and loyalty to the prin-: ciple of the party is a heritage for i the future generations of Georgia. "Looking back oer his long ca-; reer. we appreciated loved Clark Howell as a builder. There was nothing destructive in his character or career.

"Trulv a great man fallen in' Fine Tribute From Russell. Senator Richard F. Rusell Jr. said From Washington came this message Mrs. Jones and I are shocked and distressed at the news about Clark Howell and wish to extend our most heartfelt sympathies to the family.

The death of Mr. Howell is a great shock to all Georgian. In his passing we have lost one of our best citizens and an outstanding national leader. HUGH PETERSON, Member of congress, Ailey. JESSE H.

JONES. 'Mr. Howell was one of the most useful citizens of Georgia and the en- Chairman Reconstruction Finance Cor My deepest and heartfelt svmpathy. JOSEPH P. TUMULTY.

Private Secretary Woodrow Wilson. Washington. Clark Howell's passing has saddened the hearts of all who knew him. A gallant, courageous and respected leader has been taken from the national scene, leaving behind him an outstanding record of accomplishment which the people will not soon forget. PAUL V.

McNUTT. Governor of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana. 3 In its editions of yesterday. The Atlanta Georgian carried the following editorial: CLARK HOWELL. A Great Georgian and a Great American Passes.

The death early Saturday of Clark Howell veteran editor of The Atlanta Constitution, will be mourned throughout the United States, and nowhere more sincerely than among his fellow journalists, Clark Howell was a great editor and publisher and a great gentleman. He represented all that was best of the old South and the new. Mr. Howell might be said to have been born on The Constitution, which was founded by his father, Evan P. Howell.

He grew up with Henry W. Grady and Joel Chandler Harris and Frank L. Stanton. Except for a brief stay in New York, for a course in metropolitan journalism, he was never away from the newspaper he loved and helped to build. Clark Howell was far more than an Atlanta or Georgia figure.

He was high in the councils of the Associated Press and in national journalistic organizations. His leadership had long been nationally recognized and he had been the recipient of many honors. He had known intimately a long succession of presidents. In his home state of Georgia, Mr. Howell had long been a power in politics, in which he took deep and energetic interest.

For many years he was Georgia's representative on the National Democratic Committee. With poration, Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney. of; Wyoming, who as one of Chairman tire state will mourn passing. He was ever ready to lend his effective aid in any constructive endeavor.

His loyalty to his friends and the things in which he believed drew people to him, and no man in the state had more persona! friends nor more universally possessed the confidence of our people. "He was a crusader in the cause of nroeress and his loss at this time, In the passing of Mr. Howell the state loses its first citizen and the people one of their best friends. Through a long succession of services rendered and good deeds done, a constant habit of kindness and an established reputation for unselfishness, he long ago won the admiration and love of those amongst whom he lived, who today mourn his being taken away. Mr.

Howell was a great and good James A. arley chief lieutenants in the election and re-election of Presi-int Roosevelt, said he came to know Mr. Howell as one of the political geniuses of the Democratic party. "While I had few intimate contacts with Georgia's astute natioral commit- A. P.

VICE PRESIDENT LAUDS CLARK HOWELL SAN ANGELO. Texas. Nov. 14. IJT) Houston Harte.

publisher of the San Angelo Standard and Times and vice president of the Associated Press, said today of Clark Howell: "Character is a necessary ingredient in real success in any vocation, but in the newspaper business it is of the essentials. Clark Howell possessed those elements of character which left an indelible mark upon his newspaper, his state and the whole south. His wit. his judgment and his courage will be missed wherever southern newspapermen gather." INJURED-IN CRASH. LEBANON.

Tenn Nov. Thomas Tombs, Mrs. Witt and George Trotter, of Knoxville, suffered alight injuries today when an automobile driven by Mrs. Witt overturned about ten miles from here. MAN DIES IN TRAIN CRASH.

COLUMBIA, S. Nov. 14 (UP) Lucius D. Wade. 30, of Columbia, was killed late thia afternoon when the Southern train No.

32 hit his car at a crossing three miles from here. The train was going north. tf eman. Senator Mahoney declared senator -Manoney ueciareo '-ut on the eve of a reriod of develop, -VcLJ. irreDf.K'e 1 hls into national ment in Georgia, is almost irrera abe.

ds impressed me -r wa nroud to claim Mr. Howell IT man who bettered everything he touch- The country has lost one of its greatest and most constructive citizens, and I have lost one of my dearest of personal friends. GEORGE L. BERRY, President International Pressmen's Union, Tampa, Fla. In the death of the Honorable Clark Howell the state and the nation have strongly, iioweu was a ueuume as my persontl friend, and feei a keen D(lmoerat of th old southern school, personal loss in his rassing.

His r(lssing be mouraed by all Despite their wide political dif.er-; wh(1 knpw him and manr othprs wh ences at the time of Mr. Howeh the influenee of his statesman-death. Governor Talmadge paid editor a warm personal tribute. prP( Essarr, veteran head of the From his farm near McRae the Gov- Baltimore Sun's Washington bureau. ernor sent the following telegram: who knew Mr.

Howell for more than I deeplv regret the loss of my friend quarter of a century, declared: ed. We shall not soon see nis like again. E. E. COX.

Member of congress, Camilla. The Atlanta Constitution: Georgians appreciate the valuable and unselfish service he rendered the state, (ieorgia and the nation lost a wise and conservative leader in his passing. PAUL BROWN. Member of congress, Elberton, Ga. suffered a loss which cannot be repaired.

I wish to express my sympa-thy. JOHN B. WILSON, Secretary of State. the vicissitudes of factional politics Clark Howell is shown in the above photographs as he appeared while serving as president of the senate, on the right, and speaker of the state house of representatives. Honorable Clark Howeil Sr.

He ana onlv southern -onr-iali'm lu: pit father were lifelong friends. Our American journalism as a whole has( recent political differences did not ef- Wt both an ornament and a pillar. i he was absent from that body for two. Wade was employed by th.3 Franklin terms, but was restored to his old! Life Issuance Company. My leep.t and most sincere sympathy is beyond expression.

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