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"T"'"B 1,1 'PMHUBSv' aaaaLWY .Bi 2 THE VERMONT PHCENIX, BRATTLEBORO, ERIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1896 ft? in Brooklyn, N. Y. Returning to Brattle boro he became connected with the Baptist church of this town, and has always re tained a very active interest In the success of the church of his choice. Ills interest in church affairs has led to many notable gifts in Vermont and in other states. The Baptist church at St. Johusbury have al ways cherished a very grateful regard for him because of the large contributions which led to the establishment of that body. A like feeling has been entertained by the Baptist church at West Brattleboro. where for many years he occupied the position of superintendent, ot tne Sunday school, and entered largely into the management of the ,uw.wu u.au.. t .110 llba, UVIVCli VhVtV not confined to churches and institutions of his own faith, but hi liberality In all direc tions was proverbial. 01 this, however, no exact information can be secured, and indeed it is not necessary. Ho was for a number ot years treasurer 01 me Vermont tiaptist state convention, and was for a time president of the con vention. For several years he served the Baptist church at Brattleboro as its clerk, and during many annual periods was a member of the managing board of trustees. Until within a comparatively recent time he was an active member of the Baptist Sunday school, and there are very many in this community and elsewhere who will re member his faithful labors as a devoted teacher in that school. Activity In Civil ami Military Affairs Gov. Fuller, although burdened with many business cares, always maintain ed a very active interest in all matters that pertained to the welfare of Brattle boro. lie was at one time chairman of the board of bailiffs of the village, and intro duced many improvements during that pe riod which were well recognized, and the influence of which is felt to this day. He has been for several years a trustee of the Free library, created through the munifi cence of the late Mr. George J. Brooks., and was also a member of the executive board of the Brattleboro savings bank, al though for several years unable to devote very much lime to its affairi. He was a prominent Free Mason, and an influential member of BeaUBeant commandery, as well as a member of the Odd Fellows and Red Men organizations. He was for sev eral years on the board of trustees of the American Baptist Homo Missionary society ot Piew lork, and of tne American liap tist Missionary union with headquarters in .dos ton. During the period immediately subse quent to the war he, with many other citi- zens, evinced a great interest in military affairs. In 1874 he organized and equipped the Fuller Light Battery, V. N. G., as on independent company. For a long term of years he was captain of that company, and entered into its thorough training with the keenest zeal, bringing the organization to a degree of proficiency uuitersally com mended by regular army inspectors as sec ond to no other military organization in the country, and adding greatly thereby to tne reputation of the Vermont militia. Until his election to the office of governor, in 1602, Col. Fuller retained his active in' I terest and title in this organization, and regularly camped with them at their; an nual muster. He was brevetted colonel in 18S7 for long and meritorious service in the ermont National Guard. Mr. Fuller participated actively in pub lie affairs, not only local but state. In 1880 he was elected to the state senate, and took a very active part in the import ant legislation of that session, including what was then known as "the new tax law," a measure tending to equalize the Vtllvilon rtf tavat... " . .1 . ' I . .: factory to the people. Jtlons-. did Mr. Fuller take a ver af- ordinary - aration and ,' gelation, a arnaje xi.-tapure, bit' Tnls cpfiuiatidn""eiP' into . v -, vr--...ng iU j-,. . .- " successful operation. It was such a radi cal departure from the old system that there was great confusion in the minds of the listers who were appointed to carry out these provisions, so much so that meetings of these officials were called to study to gether and arrive at a definite understand ing concerning all points of difference or doubt. Mr. Fuller, who had accepted an election as a member of the Brattleboro board of listers, was of great aid in eluci dating all matters in connection with this law, and not only assisted the Brattleboro board, but participated in the conventions of listers which were held. As a member of the state senate ho served as chairman on the committee on finance, and also up on the committees on military affairs and on railroads, bringing to each of these po sitions accurate information which was greatly needed. In 1886 Col. Fuller was elected to the office of lieutenant governor, and filled that position with great credit to himself and honor to the state, proving himself one of the most capable and popular pre siding officers whose service the senate has had the good fortune to enjoy. His Term as Governor. In the year 1892 Col. Fuller was called by the people of the state to occupy the governor's chair for the biennial period be ginning In October of that year. With his large experience as a business man and as BCi a citizen who had given much study to fer public affairs, be entered Uon the position dra especially equipped for the successful dis wea charge of its multifarious duties. It is not derr. within the limits of this sketch to enter or upon an exhaustive resume" of the admin istration of Gov. Fuller, but it is a fact , cheerfully recognized by all that it was marked throughout by a devotion to public interest too seldom found in the occupancy of such an office. While large business in terests of right claimed his attention, in no case were they allowed to conflict with what he esteemed to be not only his duty but his opportunity to serve his state. His early training in mechanical pursuits led him to be an especially wise counsellor in matters pertaining to the erection and re organization of some of the more promi nent state institutions, notably the asylum for the insane at Waterbury, and the house of correction at Rutland, and to both of these institutions he gave largely of his time and oversight. His investigations of the working of the prohibitory law, while subjecting him to adverse criticism from some quarters, en abled him to arrive at a concensus of opin ion from the eight hundred towns of the state, and reinforced very strongly the re commendations in bis valedictory message that the cords of this law should in some directions be greatly strengthened, and that its objectionable features should be done away with. In his dealing with those who in one way or another came under the workings of the criminal code of the state, Gov. Fuller showed rare discrimination, independence and good judgment. It is well known that the demands of a social nature upon the governor in Ver mont, as indeed in all states, are very on erous, and while carrying with them a measure of satisfaction and enjoyment, are really a severe tax upon an executive. It can safely be said that no governor has given of his time in these directions more cheerfully than did Gov. Fuller. Not only at the many gatherings in the state is the gov ernor an expected guest, but the growing number of societies of Vermont's sons and daughters springing up in all the larger cities of the country seek the presence of the chief executive at their annual gather ings. A glance at our flies discloses very frequent reference to the presence and ad dresses of Gov. Fuller at such gatherings in Boston, Springfield, Providence, Brook lyn, Chicago and other prominent cities where these societies flourish. Trip to California. In no gathering ot this kind was the gov- ernnr more enthusiastically welcomed than during the winter of 1803-4 when he at tended the Midwinter Exposition In San Francisco. The "Vermont day" at that exposition was notable in its history, at tended as it was by thousands of enthusi astic Vermonters with their descendants. The governor and Mrs. Fuller, attended by bis olllcial stall, were in tne midst of a continual ovation from the time they reached tne Pacific coast, and the attention showed to them by the governor of Cali fornia, the mayor of San Francisco, and the officials of the exposition, was most gratifying in its spontaneity and Hearti ness. The visit was one long to be remem bered by the warm-hearted Vermonters in California and adjoining states, and the in fluence and enthusiasm centering upon Vermont day at the exposition not only led to the observance of other state days, but attended the governor on his return trip, which led him through Oregon, Washing ton and other of the northwestern states. This, and many other trips of a like na ture, which the Governor took upon him self in order to keep the fair name of Ver mont to the front, entailed not only a large expense, which was borne personally and not by the state, but also made very heavy drafts on a constitution upon which excessive study and labor had left their Impress prior to his election as governor. After two years' service he laid down the cares of state in October, 1894, being suc ceeded by Col. Urban A. Woodbury of Burlington. The comments of the state and national press in October, 1804, were highly complimentary and appreciative in their nature. As will be seen from the few quotations given below, the opinions ex pressed by this sketch were thoroughly coin cided in by the people of the state. Imme diately after the September election in 1894 a prominent Vermont paper said: "The in telligent and painstaking care which Uov. Fuller paid to all the interests of the state. and the personal attention to those things that worked for the prosperity of Ver mont at home and her good name abroad, were no mean factors in the notable majcr ity given to Woodbury and Mansur." A Boston paper said of his administra tion: "He has given of his time and atten tion far beyond what could be reasonably demanded, sparing nothing that the state might be well served, her interests guarded, the comfort and happiness of her people assured, and her laws executed." The Burlington Free Press at that time editorially said: "His lrbors in connec tion with the various state institutions are evident from a glance at their condi tion. Gov. Fuller has not only studied to promote the interests of the people at home, but he has also endeavored to win credit for Vermont abroad, and it is not too much to say that he has succeeded to a gratifying degree in both directions. He retires from the office of governor with honor and esteem." From our own columns at that time we quote: "In performing these duties Gov. Fuller has been unsparing of himself, his time and his means. On every occasion he has so borne himself as to maintain the dignity of the state , and has uniformly shown justice ami prudence, and a just ap preciation of the demands of the situation His undivided service has been given to the people of ermont, and his adminis tration is one which both they and he may contemplate with pride and satisfaction. A marked characteristic of Gov. Fuller's official life was the pride which he felt in properly adorning his office and meetin$jj' its requirements. He felt liiniMf".?. servant of the people and all pecjjjnaj feel- iiigauuprejuu.ee were put a m a (m. cere euuri. , jusmy jnei m h;m Vev.f "inJ-k'jftme Life. Governor and Mrs. Fuller were married in the month of May, 1805, she being the only daughter of the late Hon. Jacob Estey. The early part of their married life was spent under the parental roof, but about the year 1876 Governor Fuller erected a commodious residence at Pine Heights in Brattleboro, to which notable addi tions of a beautiful library and observ atory have since been made. His li brary was equipped with standard works of literature, art and science. and no place on earth was as wel come to him as the four walls of that room. Of necessity the study which he gave to scientific and other pursuits was confined to the hours when he was not actively en gaged in business, and these night studies doubtless made inroads upon his energies, although affording great satisfaction. With a great fondness for children, their home was never blessed with them, but its doors swung easily for all. Several years ago Miss Maud Essex, then a child of about ten years, the daughter of the representa tive of the Estey Organ company in Lon don, made her home with Mr. and Mrs, Fuller, and for most of the time since has lived with them, The occasions are many when the entire community has received a cordial welcome at the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller at Pine Heights. For many years, in the decline of bis life, their house was the home of "Uncle Charley," as their uncle, Chas. K. Wood, was familiarly called. We are reminded that it was only two years ago that he died and was buried from their residence. The governor was exceptionally com panionable in his manner, and cordial and genial to people'in any station in life, warm hearted and willing to befriend on all oc casions. He leaves a host of sorrowing friends not only in Brattleboro, not only in Vermont, but in the country at large, and the circle widens even to foreign lands. His long and painful illness,- which begun a full year ago, has evoked the most sin cere sympathy, and his death the deepest sorrow. Besides his wife Gov. Fuller is survived by his father, now in his 83d year, and by his brother, George W. Fuller, for many years the engineer and mechanical super visor of the Jstey Urgan company, A Keif-Made Man. From the Korthfleld News. Ex-Gov. Fuller was one of the best ex amples of a self-made man. Beginning life as a mechanic he worked his way to wealth, attaining distinction as an inventor and a business man of more than ordinary capac ity, while in the political field he won the best crift that the Vermont RenublicanB can bestow upon one of their number the gov ernorship. In tins position he labored un ceasingly for what he regarded as the best interests of the state. The hard work he performed in his official capacity undoubt edly shortened his life. The heartfelt sym' pathy of the people of the state is extended to his estimable wife in her great sorrow. Ills Worth as a Man. (From the Monlpeller Watchman. His occupancy of the office of governor was one of the most notable in the history of the state. For bis faithfulness in the Cerformance of not only its technical duties, ut more particularly for his attention to those important affairs that lie outside of its perfunctory obligations, he has laid down his life in the noon of man's best powers. The best of Governor Fuller was in his worth as a man. He was honest and con scientious in all the affairs of life. He was honorable in all his associations. lie was a faithful friend and consistent Christian. "Best in peace" will be breathed above his grave with grateful fervor, and the remem brance of the good deeds. he has done, the kindness he has shown, the benefactions he has made, will long keep his memory green. Tlio Funeral. Large Attendance of 1'ersonal Friends and of Itepresentatlve Men from Ver mont ami from Irlttant Cities Ad dresses by Iter. Dr. F, J. Parry Tributes and Expressions from Many Rources. The funeral of ex-Gov. Fuller was held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The clouds hung low and dark and the rain poured Incessantly, add ing a deep feeling of gloom to the sorrow which oppressed the community. I he large audience room ot the church was crowded and the Sunday school room in the rear was opened for the overflow. At 10:30 in the morning private services were held at the house when there were present the im mediate family relatives, intimate personal friends and neighbors, and the members of Gov. Fuller's staff during his executive term. Fuller Battery attended in a body. The scriptures were read by Bev. Dr. Parry, Bev. L. D. Temple made a brief ad dress, and Itev. F. S. Smith, the ex-Gov ernor's pastor at West Brattleboro, offered the closing prayer. At the conclusion of this service the body was taken to the Bap tist church uuder escort ot the Fuller Bat tery where it lay in state in the vestibule until the hour of the public service. A de tail of the Battery officers acted as a guard of honor. In spite of the pouring rain the vestibule was crowded with people, who passed through to take a last look at Uov, Fnllpr'a fitc-ft. The public funeral was attended ly the .stey employes in a body, by lieauseant commandery of Knights Templar, by the Odd Fellows and the lied Men, all of whom appeared in a body. All the surviving mem bers of Uov. fuller s staff, 13 in number, were present and acted as honorary bear ers. Seats were reserved for Gov. Grout, Lieut-Gov, Fisk and other state officials. the legislative committees, ex-xoveruors of Vermont, and the many other men of prom inence in civil and military life who were present. As the funeral party entered the church it was preceded by the clergy, the Itev. L, D. Temple reading the familiar passage, "I am the resurrection and the life." The Itev. Mr. Temple, Rev. Dr. Parry, Rev. W. H. Collins, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, Rev. C. O. Day, pastor of the Cen tre Congregational church, Itev. r. s, Smith, pastor of the West Drattleboro Bap tist church, and Itev. Thomas Cull, Bap- tut state missionary, occupied seats on the platform. Rev. Mr. Smith read the scripture lesson from the Uld testament and Itev, Mr. Collins the lesson from the New Tea tament. Rev. Mr. Day offered prayer. Rev. Mr. Temple referred, in a few words. to the presence on the occasion of several ministers of prominence, among them Rev. Dr. Roberts of Burlington, the Rev. Charles r. Meserve, president of bhaw university, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Prof. H. C. Bristol of Vermont Academy. Mr, Temple counted it his jiersonal loss that, since his own pastorate began, the condition of Gov. Fuller's health had prevented them from entering into intimate personal acquaintance, and it was therefore fitting that Mr. Parry, his former pastor and dear friend, should give the address. While he was a devoted and active parJjcipant in all the wort of the Jtaptist church, uov r ul ler's formal membership was not w. church in this village but wUh,,jJ;;'8ma,'ler church at est Brattlebov bich haA tho ?ireapr '.ttU'fs-nelp and influence. frLXs ftddre,s "hich followed was ,B;J-tionately appreciative of Gov. Fuller's personal character and public services. Its main substance is given elsewhere. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Cull. Mrs. W. E. Hubbard sang during these services, "My Jesus as thou wilt," "Jesus lover of my soul," and "He giveth his be loved sleep." These selections Mrs. Hub bard rendered with great tenderness of ex pression, and with rare sympathy and pur ity of tone. At the end of the closing selection the Knights Templar took the services In charge, the burial service being impressive ly rendered by Sir Knight I. D. Bailey, Eminent Commander, and Sir Knight Kit tredge Haskins prelate. Hymns from the manual were sung by a mixed quartet. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the entire service, with the exception of the committal, was performed in the church. The burial was in the family lot in Pros pect Hill ceraetery,the Knights Templar act ing as guard of honor on the march thither. The procession was led by the First Regi ment band. The body bearers were eight long-time employes of the kstey tirm J H. Holden, Jerome W. Knight, E. A. Fos ter, Thomas Hannou, Chas. G. Endlich, Geo. H. Ryder, F. H. Brnckett, I. F. Bur nett. The floral offerings were of rare beauty and profusion. In the long list of these tributes there were included: A harp of roses with a standard of white chrysanthemums, from the Estey Organ company employes. A magnificent wreath of white and pink roses, from Louis Ritz of Hamburg, the representative of the Estey company in Continental Europe. Wreath of ivy from Hodge & Essex, London. A broken column of roses from the mem bers of Gov. Fuller's official staff. A wreath of roses, with sickle of pansies, from the employes of the lioston house. A wreath of roses and chrysanthemums from William Decker, iSew York. A wreath of roses and lily of the valley, from tne tsiey 1'iano company. A wreath ot ivy and roses, with sheaf of wheat as a standard, from bstey and Bruce, Philadelphia. A pillow of roses with inscription from fuller Mattery. A wreath of roses and chrysanthemums from ex-.ueut.-Uov. btranahan. A cross of roses and other flowers from the Brattleboro Savings bank. A large bouquet of pink and yellow roses from the ollice employes of the rtey Urgan company. A bouquet of roses and chrysanthemums from the students and teachers of Vermont Academy. A bouquet of 108 white carnations, repre senting'the 108 members of the West Brat tleboro Baptist church. In addition to these were many other of ferings, mainly from individuals and personal friends. All the arrangements for the funeral and the conduct of the services were in charge of L. W, Hawley of the Estey of fice, the long-time confidential and person al friend of Gov. Fuller and the Estey firm, Frederick Holbrook, Vermont's honored "war governor," now in his 84th year, was present at the services. He was accom panied by his son, Judge Win. C, Holbrook of New York, State Officials arid Others. A special car attache1 to the afternoon mail train arriving at jt:10 brought a large delegation of state officials, the legislative committees npixinted to attend the funeral, and other men of prominence. In the list of those present were included Gov. Grout, Lieut. -Gov. Fisk, Secretary of State Browne!!, State Treasurer Field, State Au ditor Hale, Sergeant-at-Arms Phinney, F, G, Field, Btate irspector of finance, ex Governors Woodbury, Ormsbee, Farnham, Pingree and Page, ex-Lieutenant Govern ors Stranahan and Mansur, Gen, W, W. Grout, member of Congress from this dis trict, Gen. W, L. Greenleaf, Willard Crane and Capt. R. B. Arms of Burlington, Gen, H. K. Ide of St. Johnsbury, Hon. W. H. Dubois of West Vidolph, J. C. Steams of Bradford, Col. efv. Lillis of Rutland, Col. R. J. Coffey olvflennlngton, E. D. Tuttle and W. H. Fuller of Rutland, Col. C. S. rorbes and U. t,. Fuller ot St. Albans, Hon. Hugh Henry of Chester, The members of Gov, Fuller's staff al ready mentioned as being In attendance, included Uen. T. S. Peck, Gen. W. H. Gilmore, Gen. F. E. Alfred, Dr. D. P. Webster, Cols. E. W. Jewett. J . E. Pol lard, John G. Foster, C. 0. Gillmore, H. E. Parker, E. S. Bat)s. Geo. S. Dowley, Capt. H. E. Tutherly of the Third U. S. Cavalry, and Col. J. H. Gotlding, secretary of civil and military affairs. The only break which has occurred In tbir official family was oc cassioned by the dea'di of Col. A, O. Gates of Morristown. Major O. D. Clark f Montpelier, repre senting the National Life Insurance com pany, and G. H. Babbitt of Bellows Falls, representing the American Express com pany, were present. Marks of Ilespeet from the Music Trade. Tho representatives of the music trade who came to attend the funeral included S, A. Gould and A. T. McClure of the Boston house, H. K. Saxe, representing Estey it Saxe of New York, J. B. Simpson and Si. Brambach, representing the Estey Piano company of New York, Prof. D. Henry Sanders of the firm of Sanders & Stayman, Baltimore and Washington, E. M. Bruce of the firm of Estey & Bruce, Philadelphia, M. A. Fori' of the Chicago firm of Estey & Camp, Samuel Hamilton of Pittsburg, Pa., H. M. Hall, representing A. L. Bailey, the sales agent at Burlington and St. Juhns bury a representative of the firm of D. II. Baldwin & Co., Cincinnati, II. Ludwig of the Ludwig Piano company of New York, and others whose names could not be obtained. Dr. Parry'H Fiineriil Address. My love for Gov. Fuller was so deep, and my sorrow at his death is so great, as to treatly embarrass me on this solemn occa sion. I had for him the affection of a brother, and the ties that bound me to him were so close that the public utterance of my feelings is the exercise of a privilege so painful that silence would seem to be more appropriate than any words of eulo gy. Having loved htm gowhen living, and now venerating his memory when dead, it cannot but be difficult for me to speak of him without the enthusiasm ot affection, which may lay me open to the criticism of exaggerating his virtues. The sadness of our heart can but express itself appropri ately in the plaintive cry of the Hebrew king when the chiefs of his people were stricken down: "How are the mighty fall en." Widely and intimately as Gov. Fuller was everywhere known, and especially by those gathered here today, it seems scarce ly necessary to voice our appreciation of his character over his silent form. The life he lived so grandly is his noblest pane gyric. As I look down upon his silent form I feel the truth of the poefj .isprilie silent organ loudest 'Vtststbe master's re- qUie"'LL"" there 8eeml1 10 I fit ting pnxw.tv in . I Lfiu"Tlbaracter. I do not shrink from words of praise where praise is so richly deserv ed,for such expression is always a strength ener to virtue, and the opportunity of such expression becomes an inspiration to the soul. It is said in one of those old legends in the Hebrew Talmud that at the moment of the death of a good man there gather around him bis deeds ot charity and kind ness transformed into ministering angels, and the spirits of those departed who have been benefited and comforted by his life, and they bear aloft on luminous wings the freed spirit to the very portals of the city celestial. Should the thought of that old legend be true, we are sure that when the eyes of our dear friend were closed to the scenes of this world and the eyes of his enfranchised spirit were catching the first gleams of the light of that infinite beyond, the deeds of his good and compassionate life transformed into ministering angels, and the spirits of the many whose needs and sorrows and sufferings he has sought to meet and alleviate, constituting a shadowy cloud of witnesses of his beneficent life, bore up ward his liberated spirit and filled the path way of light with the music of the sweet est anthem ever sung: "Blessed are the mer ciful for they shall obtain mercy." As there rises before us today in panoramic vision the life of Gov. Fuller, we may recall those lines of Tennyson, bis tribute to Welling ton when that great man was borne to his burial under the golden cross bf the vast cathedral dome that shines over the city and river. The poet in that sublime ode exclaims: "All Is oter and done. Itender thanks to the Cilver, England, tor thy son. The Iron Duke stood up like a tower of strength, "Four square to all the winds that blew." So it was with our loved friend and honor ed citizen, Gov. Fuller. Measured by the standard of friend, citizen, employer, states man, husband, Christian, he is found to have had many sides of greatness and good ness. And yet, he who bad won so many victories in all relations of life, and whose years at they succeeded each other wit nessed to an ever larger and an ever widen ing useful life, has fallen in our midst, il lustrating to us that there is no exemption from the common destiny of mortals. The most distinguished in character and the most useful in life all pass away with the generation to which they belong. There is nothing so universally recognized as the fact of man's rapid passage from station to station in his hurried journey to the grave. We all respond at once to the truth: "We spend our years as a tale that is told." Hours fly like words, weeks like sentences, months like chapters, and every life, like a tale, is quickly told, "The very breath which forms man's words accelerates his death." "We die daily," says the apostle. Men talk of dying aud die while they are talking. Existence is only a continuous death. "Our birth Is notbfng but our death begun. And cradles rock us nearer to the tomb." But while all this is so Badly true, we never grow familiar with death. I Btood the other day on the pier of the American line of steamers, and watched the St. Louis as preparations were made for her sailing. Near me stood a woman whose husband was on the ship. We watched them loosen the cables, and the vessel slowly moved out of the dock. The woman looked solemnly on as the ship glided into the stream. Her husband stood upon the deck waving his handkerchief. Sue watched him as the vessel steamed down into the Narrows. Then a bazo gathered about him, and long before he was lost to her sight he was lost to hearing. The ship sailed on, and on, and on, until she was like a speck on the horizon, and then he was gone. No waving of signals, no communication could reach him. He was out on the trackless sea, and could behold no token of land until he should see the birds that came flying, and the flowers that came floating from the shore of the other side. Such is man's death to those of us who see it from this side. Up to a certain point we can bold communication !.!... ...a AA 1- n l.n n.tl 1. 1 a .tii til it 1 1 a wait g 1 1 1, il ,u in uii.ii tia hearing becomes obtuse. We can grasp his hand until he can no longer recognize our presence or the pressure of love's fin gers. To man ;n Imagination nothing is so indescribably, so'enJily and awfully lonely as the act and fact of dying. But to save us from the breathless terror of this isola tion, our holy faith comes in with the as surance that not by himself, not for him self, not to himself dies the Christian, but unto and to be "forever with the Lord," and to enjoy the double immortality of perpetual influence on earth, and everlast ing work and happiness in heaven. Gov. Fuller was one of a long and distin guished roll of men who have made our his tory luminous with the glow which comet only from characters which have bad all base alloys melted out in the forge of ad versity. No adventitious aid in early life helped him upward toward the heights he reached. He early learned that the genius of success was the genius of toil. The only Aladdin's lamp be ever knew was an heroic soul that no difficulty could ever daunt. His courage did not shrink before adversity; his fortitude never failed to honor the heaviest drafts made upon it. His enormous Indus try was all-conquering and his ambition In vincible. Difficulties in the paths of use fulness served only like the interfering Alps, in the march of Hannibal, to make bis vic tory more glorious and complete. Oppo sition was only like the wind on the bow whereby the bark weathered the headland and worked itself into the harbor. Ob stacles were only rounds In the ladder which his energy climbed. His early edu cation was gotten in his buffetings with ad verse fortunes. He was in the best sense of the word a self-made man, as every man must be who accomplishes anything in this life. He realized that, in the end and in the substance, each man makes himself, and upon each man is put the responsibility of his life and his work. He was calm and self-contained, consciously the master of many noble natural gifts, amrthe pexsessor of a vast amount of laboriously-acquired knowledge, lie was a man of remarkable versatility, under all circumstances exhib iting adaptability to every particular occa sion and peculiar environment. He was a man of such prodigious indus try that he could not tolerate indolence in others. He was kind and sympathetic in his intercourse with those in his employ, and the humblest laborer had ever-ready access to him for justice, ad rice, or assist ance in time of need. His charities were extensive but rarely published to the world. He gave to learning without ostentation, to the church without parade, to poverty anb distress with kindly and sympathetic word. He never disappointed a friend; he never ignored nn obligation; he never for feited a confidence. His motives were pure, his purposes were definite, but ex emplary and lofty. He sought no mean advantage, for he was always jealous of his own honor. By his individual strength of character, indomitable will, dauntless courage and determination of purpose, he accomplished a vast amount of work in the positions he adorned. He had rare faculty in dealing with men, and in effecting with out friction the settlement of differences between them. He had very positive con victions and he could voice them in such a manner and with such a spirit, as at once rev-wjnj-eipectful consideration if not ul- umaie aaopuois- - .. I would not be just to his rueifiOry if -I did not say that his loftiest characteristic was the fact that he lived and died a Chris tian. In the high places of the world, as well as in the lower walks of life, he was always loyal to his Lord and Master. So I say that while his life and character and worldly achievements may be a just source of pride, and furnish an inspiration and ex ample to every noble, aspiring spirit, yet one great consolation now that he is gone, lias in the conviction of the excellence of his Christian character. As we gently fold the drapery of his couch about him. and lay his body where immortelles and sweet forget-me-nots shall bloom over his grave, we will say with the poet: "It Krmrth such a little way to me Across to that itranite country, tbe beyond; And yet not strange, for It has grown to be The home ot those of whom I am so food ; They malts it seem familiar and more dear. As Journeying Mends bring distant countries near. "And to to me there is no sting In death. And so the grave has lot its victory; It is but croesing, with ahstad breath And white art face, a little strip of sea. To And the loved one waiting on the shore. More beautiful, more precious than before." Tributes from Mnny Sources. Action of the Vermont Legislature. Tbe death of ex-Gov. Fuller was for mally announced to both houses of the legis lature on Jionuay in a message from Uov. Grout. In the House Mr. Chilis of St. Albans offered the following resolutions which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, 'the general assembly has learned from the message of His Excellency tbe governor of the death of ex-Governor Lvi K. t uller of lirattleboro with feelings of profound regret, and desire to place up on record an expression of its appreciation of his exalted personal character, his manlv and civic virtues, and bis eminent services to tbe state, therefore, Itesohed, That in the death of ex-Gov ernor Levi K. Fuller the state of Vermont mourns the loss of one of her most distin guished sons, who had contributed generous ly of his time and talents to her service, filled with marked ability aud steadfast fidelity the highest positions within the gift of her people, and, by his exceptional attainments terprises, reflected honor upon the common wealth for whose material and moral wel fare ho labored with untiring zeal and con scientious devotion. Born in the humbler walks of life, ex-Governor Fuller, through his own integrity, natural ability, worthy ambitions and unremitting toil, rose to em inence in tbe many occupations with which he became associated, and illustrated in his own successes the possibilities of American manhood and citizenship. In private life and public station bis record is without spot or blemish. All his energies were de voted to causes that had for their purpose the advancement of knowledge and the up building of humanity. The state of Ver mont unites m earnest sympathy with those more near to him through ties of family and personal friendship in mourning tho loss ot a good husband, a generous, kindly courteous man, an upright, loyal citizen, whose life was worthy of his native and adopted states, whose heart and mind were attuned to the loftiest conceptions of Chris- timi uuues ana ODiigations, ana wno "Bore, without abuse, Tbe grand old name ot gentleman." Resolved. That these resolutions be en tered upon the journal of the house and a copy thereof be transmitted by the clerk to the family of our late honored and beloved citizen. Resolved, that a committee consisting of five senators and nine representatives be appointed by the president of the senate and speaker of tbe house to attend the fun eral of the late ex-Governor Fuller, and that the sergeant-at-arms be directed to provide the necessary transportation and accommodations. Resolved, That out of respect to the mem ory of the deceased, when tho house and senate adjourn it be until Wednesday morning. The speaker appointed as the committee on the part of the house to attend the fun eral; Childs of St. Albans, Bates of St, Johnsbury, Powers of Morristown, Thomson of Rutland, Dyer of Salisbury, Hadley of Rockingham, Morris of Hartford, Prouty of Newport, Buell of Strafford. In the Senate Senator Merrifield offered these resoIutionsl(which were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the senate has heard with rofouud sorrow the announcement of the death of Levi K. Fuller, hut recently gov ernor of the state of Vermont, and is deep ly sensible of the public loss occasioned by the Interruption of a life so generously de voted to the interests of the state, so pure in its public and private relations and so beneficial to our people. Resolved, That a committee of five mem bers on the part of tbe senate be appointed by tbe president to attend the funeral. Under this resolution the chair appointed Senators Merrifield, Blair, Hubbard, Holton and Ward a committee to attend the fun eral. The joint resolution from the house was also adopted by the senate and under this resolution these senators were appoint ed: Deal, Allen, Peck of Orange, Chaffee and Dean. From Col. J. II. Moulding. My acquaintance with Governor Fuller began with my coming to Brattleboro as his private secretary soon after his nomi nation to the office of governor, and my ser vice with him extended through his admin istration, be honoring me with the appoint ment of secretary of civil and military af fairs. I am thus able to speak from the most intimate knowledge of him in an ad ministrative capacity, and I can only say that a more zealous and painstaking admin istration than was his can hardly be con ceived. He took up the office in an abso lutely unselfish spirit and threw into its management his entire self knowledge, ti'ne and private means, in a way compre hended by few. His attainments along very many lines as a careful student have been very much underestimated, or per haps unknown to some, but he really bad at bis command a range of acquirement re garding almost any subject, both theoreti cal and practical, to a wonderful degree, and he was accordingly able to give his attention to tbe many details of the affairs of the state with an intelligence and a far reaching result that lias proved as valuable as it was unusual. He was most carefully conservative as to the legal side of matters, but he joined with this the broadest view of the future of the state and the welfare, both present and prospective, of her citizens, and was both prompt and fearless in what he believed to be for the best interests of society. Kind, courteous and sympathetic, as he was help ful, to all of whatever station or rank in life, he was yet keen and quick to detect the sham and the false from the true and tho honest, and never did his pity bias his sense of duty that duty for which he seemed to live and to the faithful perform ncce of which he gave so much thought and, as it has proved, so much of his vital ity. I am sure that the fruits of his public service will be enjoyed in our state and by Vermonters everywhere for many and many a year to come. Very sincerely yours, J. H. Gocldi.vo. Wilmington, Oct. 8, lfcOO. Expression by the Katey Employes. At 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon the em ployes of the Estey Organ company met at the town hall. G. A. Hines called the meeting to order and stated its purpose. C-B. Brigjjs was chosen chairman and U. F. C. Todt secretary. The following expres sion was unanimously adopted, after which the men marched in a body to the church to atteml the funeral: It having been the will of the All Wise Universal father to call our friend, Levi K. Fuller, from the present duties of earth to higher and richer experiences, we, the em ployes of the Estey Organ company, in view of the long-continued and pleasant relations which have existed between him and our selves, feel moved at this solemn time to publicly give expression to our sorrow at the parting, and to offer a few simple words of condolence to those who have stood still nearer to the heart of him who has obeyed the divine summons. To her who, in the intimate and sacred relationship of wife, has for so many years been his tenderly-cherished and most de voted companion, we give our profoundest sympathy. May the memory of his many virtues, the thought of his undying affec tion, and an abiding faith in tbe eternal goodness of (Jod sustain and comfort her in her great loneliness. To those other sorrowing friends, who have been so closely connected with him by the endearing ties of kinship and of inti mate association, we extend our overflow ing sympathy. May each grieving heart receive its needed portion of strength from tbe divine comforter. For ourselves we feel that in his going from our midst we have lost a personal friend, and the town and state a wise and patriotic citizen. We well remember at this time those traits of character which he possessed that commanded our respect and esteem. We shall treasure in our memo ries his kindness, bis courtesy and his ready sympathy. May we all be able to say "'Thy will, O God, be done." Itesolutlons by the IVatloual Life In- lira uce Company, Montpelier. Resolved, That in the departure from earth of ox-Governor Levi K. Fuller, this company has lost a worthy and faithful officer, who, during the nearly six years of his connection with it as one of its direc tors, now ended by the hand ot death, gave careful attention to its affairs, aided it by his wise counsels and through it ren dered important service to its beneficiaries and to the public. Resolved, That we desire to place on record our appreciation of him as a trusted and valued associate, a sound business man, a generous and public-spirited citizen and a courteous and high-minded Christian gen tleman. Emphatically the architect of his own fortunes he leaves a stainless record as a citizen, legislator, chief magistrate of our commonwealth and a good and true man, faithful to duty in every relation of life. Resolved, That we extend to his widow, adopted daughter and relatives, on whom the stroke of his loss falls with greatest weight, our sincere sympathy, commend ing them in their sorrow to the loving care and consolation of the Heavenly Father whom he loved and served, and assuring them that we are mourners with them and with the people of Vermont in the sad providence which has taken from our state one of its worthiest citizens, and from us all a friend. Itesolutlons Adopted by the Brattleboro Iloard of Balllflr. Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God in his eternal wisdom to take from our midst our esteemed citizen, Hon, Levi K. Fuller; Whereas, In his death this village has lost a true friend, therefore be it Resolved, That we, the representatives of this village, tender our heartfelt sympa thy to his bereaved wife and family, com mending them to the care of tbe Almighty, who does all things for the best; and be it further ' Resolved, That a copy of this be sent to his afflicted family, a copy furnished for publication, and a record be entered pu the minutes by the village clerk, Itesolutlons by First Light Battery, V. IV, U. Whereas, In view of the loss the Fuller T.lfvfit HnttA,.,, t.o .J : nf mir nbl ritntflin an,l Mimm.nilaJ T : T." - - viw..H HHU vuiuumuu)u p 11U V 1 . Fuller, and of the still heavier loss sustain- .l !,,. ...1 . t 1 i , . v uj muoo vi uu weie ueuresb ana uearesb to him, therefore, be it '. Jiesnlreil That it ' kt . l,,.t .:i,... --- - - l - - J " i. jus niuuig ij the memory of our old commander to say that in regretting his removal from our councils we mourn for one who was, in every way, worthy of our respect and re gard. Resolted, That we sincerely condole with his family on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them, and we commend them for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best, and whose chastisements are meant in mercy. Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the widow by the adjutant. Tellers and Telegrams. A very large number of letters and tele grams, containing expressions of sympa thy and condolence, have been received by Mrs. Fuller and by the Estey firm. The list is much longer than can be enumerated. Such expressions came from ex-Gov. Hol brook, Gov. Grout, ex-Governors Dilling ham, Ormsbee and Woodbury, Bishop Hall, Judge Rowell, Gen. J. G. McCullough, Gen. W. L. Greenleaf, Gen. L. G. Kings ley, Hon. Geo. Nichols of Northfield, Col. R. J. Kimball of New York, D. M. Estey of the Estey Manufacturing company of Owasso, Mich., from the London and Ham burg houses, from the editors of music trade papers, from Mason & Hamlin, Steinway & Son, Decker Brothers, Ivers & Pond, tbe Story & Clark Organ company. William Vischer & Son, Estey agents at Wellington, Ohio, sent their own regrets, and said they were also asked to convey to Mrs. Fuller the sympathy of Major McKin ley. Judge J. M. Tyler sent from Montpelier an expression of regret that tbe condition of business before the supreme court made it impossible for the court to adjourn so as to permit the judges to attend the funeral, as they would otherwise have done. Sherman Clay wired from San Fran cisco: "The music trade has lost its most illustrious member." Ex-Gov. Woodbury's letter contained a very happy and truthful estimate of Gov. Fuller's services in the executive chlir: "As governor of Vermont 'he brought to his duties an intense desire to perform them with fidelity, and to meet the approval of the people of the state." Among the many other expressions were the following : From ex-Gov. Holbrook: "Gov. FullSr was a man of so kind and genial a nature as to attract many friends and gain to him self their lasting esteem and kindly regard. As governor of Vermont his administration of public affairs was able, and in bis earn est efforts to discharge the duties of his of fice and promote the honor and welfare and preserve the ancient renown of the com monwealth he commanded, and still has, the respect of all citizens." From Hon. Justin S. Morrill: "Your ir reparable loss will also have to be borne by the public, as he was a co-worker in every effort for the improvement of his country and his countrymen. None can know how many of his contemplated beneficient plans have been left uncompleted." From Bishop Hall: "Gov. Fuller on all occasions when we met was exceedingly kind and courteous to me, and I know how much he had religious interests at heart. Pray allow me to assure you of my sympa thies and prayers in this time of "your be reavement. May the highest and truest consofation be yours." From Rev. Edward Judson, D. D., New York City: "The announcement of Gov. Fuller's death causes me much surprise and sorrow. I sympathize with all hU be reaved family from a full heart. He will be inexpressibly missed by all good people, and his pure and generous life will always be kept in fragrant remembrance." From Rev. Geo. C. Lorimer, D. D., Bos ton, Mass.: "May I just say God bleu you and comfort you. I know your loss is ex ceptionally great. To me the Governor was a man of great nobility of character, and I admired him vastly. His strength and simplicity, his force and energy, his exact ness and -earnestness, and more than all, his personal faith in God and love for God's creatures, endeared him to me." From Gov. Josiah Grout, Montpelier: "Offering sincere sympathy and condolence in your great bereavement, we join in mourning the untimely departure of a noble man. Gov. Fuller's pure life and Chris tian character will be long and kindly re membered by the people of Vermont."" From Col. Albert Clarke: "Few men have achieved more, made mire of life and done more good than he. His memory will be a pride and comfort to you, his example an inspiration and guide to young men, and his whole career a treasure for his town and state." From Hon. Wm. McKinlev, Canton, Ohio: "Please express to the family my sincere sympathy at the death of Gov. Ful ler." From Steinway &. Sons, New York: "Ac cept our heartfelt sympathy and deepest regrets at vour irreparable loss in the death of Gov. Fuller." From the Mason & Hamlin Co., Boston: "Accept for Gov. Fuller's family and your company our deepest sympathy." From Wm. F. Decker, New York: "I had the highest respect for Gov. Fuller. Indeed he was a most remarkable man and a most courteous gentleman." From Gen. Hoy Stone, at the head of the Office of Road Inquiry, Washington, D. C.s "None who knew Gov. Fuller can fail to be deeply grieved at the untimely loss of so great a citizen and so good a man. But such men can never die even on this earth; they live in their example and their work. I have only been familiar, of course, with a portion of Gov. Fuller's activities, but in the beneficient one of the state and national highway improvement, his energetic and wise assistance will be missed more than I can tell you, and his many associates will mourn the loss of his priceless aid and de lightful comradeship." The faculty and students of Vermont Academy adopted and sent an earnest ex pression of sorrow, sympathy and commemoration. Alfred Dolge of Dolgeville. N. Y., be tween whom and Gov. Fuller a worm friendship existed, came as far as Spring field to attend the funeral, but found on arrival in that city that the train by which he expected to reach Brattleboro had been discontinued. The factory of the Estey Manufacturing j company, Uwosso, Jlich., was closed on tbe day of tbe funeral. Ills Work For Vermont. From the St. Albans Messenger. The state of Vermont has' suffered the loss of one of her most distinguished sons in the death of ex-Gov. Levi K. Fuller of Brattleboro. Aside from the governmental responsibilities which were entrusted to him he from time to time became prominently identified with many influential movements and organizations whose aim was progress along commercial, scientific and economio lines, and his recognized ability, his unflag ging zeal aud conscientious devotion to a cause once espoused not only made him an invaluable associate in such enter prises, but advanced him to the fore most among public men in his sphere of life in the East. Of all its governors in recent years, none did more to win a favorable opinion for Vermont in the country at large than Levi K. Fuller. He was a conspicu ous example of the self-made man, a man who rose to high station and aflluence through his own integrity, natural abilif limitless ambition and unremitting toil. 3