. Some successful Americans . as elected to the United StatesSenate and was reelected at the close of his term. Hismost notable act was the introduction and advocacy of theLand-Loan Bill, which provided that the government shouldlend money to farmers, to half the value of their farms, onmortgages bearing two per cent interest. Whatever maybe thought of the wisdom of the proposed act it certainlywas evidence of a philanthropic spirit. The Stanfords were greatly beloved in Washington fortheir cordiality and generosity. Every asylum and charity LELAND STANFORD 127 hospital in Washington was remem
. Some successful Americans . as elected to the United StatesSenate and was reelected at the close of his term. Hismost notable act was the introduction and advocacy of theLand-Loan Bill, which provided that the government shouldlend money to farmers, to half the value of their farms, onmortgages bearing two per cent interest. Whatever maybe thought of the wisdom of the proposed act it certainlywas evidence of a philanthropic spirit. The Stanfords were greatly beloved in Washington fortheir cordiality and generosity. Every asylum and charity LELAND STANFORD 127 hospital in Washington was remembered by them everyChristmas, and they were constantly giving to all chari-table and philanthropic objects. They gave an annual din-ner to the Senate pages, and both then and at Christmasgave them all appropriate gifts. Each winter they gave aluncheon to the telegraph and messenger boys, also giftsof money, gloves, etc. Mr. Stanford had one son, named for him, who died atRome in his sixteenth year. From this loss Mr. Stanford. Leland Stanford University never recovered. The young man was tall, handsome, fondof study, ambitious to be of use in the world, and of greatpromise. Mr. Stanford established the university at PaloAlto in his sons memory and named it for him. Many friends had urged the Stanfords to give theirmoney for some other purpose than that of education, say-ing that too much education would unfit people for labor ;but Mr. Stanford thought differently, and at the openingof the university, speaking for himself and his wife, becauseshe had been his active co-worker, said : We do not believe there can be any superfluous education. As aman cannot have too much Kealth and intelligence, so he cannot be 128 SOME SUCCESSFUL AMERICANS too highly educated. Whether in the discharge of responsible orhumble duties, he will ever find the knowledge he has acquiredthrough education not only of practical assistance to him but afactor in his personal happiness and a joy forever. Mr.
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