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Moreover. his long service as a divorce judge had won him national as well as local distinction for having reconciled some 10.000 of the 100.000 couples who had appeared in his court. Adolphs death nearly 4 years ago. also at the age of 86. terminated the longest uninterrupted service of any Member of the United States House of Representatives. His record of 46 years. during which he became dean of the House and one of its most powerful figures. is still unbroken. While Judge Sabaths death is widely mourned. as was his brothers. Chicago may well be proud that it opened its heart to these two young immigrants who were to contribute much. In return. to the wellbeing of the community and the Nation. For Human Betterment