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214 broad and solid foundations for Washington's prosperity in the partnership relations established by the Organic Act between the nation and its capital; and in the later years of the construction era, as the municipal superstructure has been rising in lines of impressive beauty—in every effort to promote this upbuilding Mr. Noyes has had an active, influential and helpful part.

He is believed to be the oldest living editor of prominence who has stamped his individuality upon his paper and community. In his ripe old age at the close of over half a century of persistent and effective work in the interest of the community he enjoys a unique position in the esteem and affection of the people of Washington. The regard in which he is held was indicated in 1904 by the presentation of a silver loving cup, a testimonial of esteem not from a few large donors but from a multitude of small donors, thoroughly representative of the people of Washington. The occasion of the presentation of the cup was unique. It was attended by over a thousand citizens and over eight hundred letters of greeting were received. There gathered in his honor a remarkable assemblage of "all sorts and conditions of men," official and unofficial, including many of the great men of the nation at the seat of government, who tendered greetings either personally or by letter, while there was a notable representation of the people of Washington. President Macfarland, speaking for the District Board of Commissioners, the local government, emphasized the public regard for Mr. Noyes in the following words: "Such a tribute of respect and regard as is being given tonight by the citizens of the District to Mr. Noyes has not been offered to any other private citizen who has never taken high office. This fact declares the character and the reputation of the man and testifies the fitness of participation by the District government in honoring his career of service and achievement. The remarkable career of this remarkable man has not hitherto had full recognition, because it has been characterized by modesty and simplicity; but it is fortunate that while he is still with us in vigor of body and mind it is receiving the consideration which it deserves, for it is full of example and encouragement.... To have had through many years a great part in the formation and directing of the public opinion which rules the National Capital of the United States and to be justified by the results in the use of such responsible opportunity, is all that any man of public spirit could desire. But beyond this the