not in a very marked degree improved and embellished by the fact that his mind had come in contact with it. And so I can fittingly recall this beautiful verse:

And when the stream

Which overflowed the soul was passed away,

A consciousness remained that it had left

Deposited upon the silent shore

Of memory images and precious thoughts
That shall not die, and can not be destroyed.

ADDRESS OF MR. LLOYD, OF MISSOURI

Mr. SPEAKER: Governor PoWERS was an unusual man in many ways. He possessed a good intellect, a strong will power, and was of affable and courteous manner. He was always pleasant and attractive in conversation and forceful and practical in public speech.

He was decided in his convictions of right and wrong and determined to do right as he saw it. He was considerate of the views of others and recognized the right of another to differ from him. His long connection with public service and varied experiences in official position made him unusually helpful in legislation. Few men had a better grasp on current needs and practical remedies than he. He was a partisan in politics, but an independent thinker on all public questions. A man of wealth, but of the greatest simplicity in manner and dress. was always approachable and could be reached by the humblest as well as those more fortunate. He gave attention to the details of business and had superior judgment in determining what course to pursue in a given instance.

He

Governor PoWERS gave more attention to his official duties while in Congress than would be expected of one of his age and extensive possessions. He took quite an interest in everything that was assigned to his committee in Congress and passed on every question after careful investigation. Few young men were more painstaking in research than he was.

Governor PoWERS was solicitous always of the welfare of his family and the education and the training of his children. He

talked to me a number of times about them. He had definite plans for his children. He was methodical and thoughtful about everything pertaining to their future, as he was about the business, official or otherwise, that came to him.

He was a student of public questions, and his opinions were worthy of the greatest consideration. While he was a Republican in politics and followed the leadership of his party, he had his own views and did that which in his judgment was best for his country. He said that he believed his party usually right, but if wrong in a given instance he would remonstrate, but unless conscience was involved he followed the final action of his party.

Last year during the consideration of the currency measures he openly announced his views in speeches on the floor and otherwise. He was so conscientious in his actions here that he asserted his differences as to a financial policy from his colleagues and refused to accept what he believed to be a scheme which would fail to bring relief to the people.

He was a man of good habits and lived an upright life. He had some decided views on religion. I remember of two conversations in which the questions of Bible lessons were involved, and he expressed himself firmly in favor of the truth.

Governor POWERS has been missed more than most men here who leave us. He was especially helpful in counsel, but was a forceful and effective advocate on this floor as well. Death has claimed him as its victim. He has gone where his colleagues one by one must soon follow, into the beyond. Separations are sad, heartrending to family and friends; but what of the morn? Shall man survive the grave? Shall the hereafter bring the happy realization of the unity of the family circle?

It is not my purpose to philosophize as to the future, but to express in this presence my good fortune in having the acquaint

ance and in enjoying the friendship of so good a man as Governor POWERS. I regret his departure-it is a loss to me-but his life was helpful in its influence. Imperfections he may have had, but if so, bury them and rejoice in the good he did in public affairs and in private life. Cherish the good he did, emulate his righteous deeds, and remember always that a faithful public servant has passed away.

ADDRESS OF MR. SWASEY, OF MAINE

Mr. SPEAKER: I had not intended to occupy any time in this memorial service, for I knew that my colleagues from Maine were more intimately acquainted with the life of Congressman and ex-Governor POWERS than I was. Our homes were hundreds of miles apart, and I had no acquaintance with him during his early life, except what I gained through communication with his friends. Thirty-five years ago last January at our state capitol, at the inauguration of Hon. Nelson Dingley as governor of our State, was the first time, as I now remember, that I ever met LLEWELLYN Powers. For three consecutive years in the legislature of Maine I served with him, and we were assigned to many of the joint and all of the special committees of those legislatures. It was an important period in Maine's legislation. There were great and beneficial reforms inaugurated under Governor Dingley. It was the first time that there had been a suggestion of taxation of public service corporations in our State. Important investigations into the previous financial management of our State were started.

The revision of our state constitution was another of the important measures. Under the wise leadership of Hon. Nelson Dingley, who served so many years with such honor and distinction in this great body, we wrought great changes in our legislation, and in all Mr. PowERS took an active leading part. Through the service upon those committees, associated as I was with Governor POWERS, I early learned that he was, as has been said here repeatedly, an able lawyer, a man of wide information, a man of honest purpose and of strong convictions. His record is the best testimony that can be presented as to his life work in