The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-29
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cal life. / leave this to more competent hands-to
MS compeers and coadiutors II we would see
the domestic circle, when uninfuenced by the
public eve. Colonel Lane was twice married. He
first married Miss PAMELA jameson. at his old
home in Kentucky-a refined Christian lady, who
died esrlv in life, in the year 1912. In 1915 he
was married to Miss Jerana Elston, of this place.
and for thirtysix years their hearts, like kindred
drops, have mingled into one. And yet 1t
Is not so much to attempt to portray in
friend and brother, in domestic life; but / would
have you view him in the yet higher walks of life.
the highest style of man." We ae always glad
to know when professional men and statesmen
are orthodox in their religious sentiments and
we can truthfully record that the man, the hus-
band, the lawyer, the politician, the statesmen,
bewitchine eIoouence has swaved thonsands in
forum and the field, that such a man was not
only almost, but altogether loving, active, ex
perimental aud faithful follower of the lowly
N~azarine. With bounding gratitude we feel like
offering praise to the God of our salvation.
Such a man vas Henry S. Lane. Nor did he
bic earthly honors. and wasted "a his msnh PSsiis
prime, 10 offer God in old age the dregs Of a
misspent life; but In manh00d's prime he
sSes shades Sa9 Of iG re e sne Rea but q in s tse PP i5es, Of not th he
activities of professional and public life he
listened to the voice Of the Master. saying:
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteous
ness, and all things else that are aeeded shall be
added Thus it was that Colonel Lane became
a Christian and q member OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, and has ever maintained an up
right Christian character He was an ardent
literally of his means for its support.
For thirty consecutive years / sat by his side.
listening TO his wise counsels, In the Board of
was also an ardent iover-a valuable counsellor,
devoted friend and generous supporter OF the
Christian ministry.
He loved his own Church; he believed the doc
trlnes there taught; was in full sympathy with
her economy. government and usages: yet he
was in no sense a bigot, nor was he ever offensive
ly sectarian- In his death. which was peaceful
and happy, the community loses one of its most
gifted and valuable citizens, the Church one of.
It's most ardent friends and liberal supporters:
bosom. will the most keenly feel her irreparable
loss. To us all, and to her especially, may the
consultations of religion bring that solace which is
time of her great trial. On Friday night he was
restless; Saturday morning suffered
some pain. but Ittering the sweet
day at 1870 o clock, p. m, and as the undyihg
spirit took its leave of the clay tenement, his last
utterance was to breathe a farewell blessing on
her who was more to him than all the world be-
sides. The pure affection, refined sympathies, so
Characteristic Of the man. went with him to the
last.
The wall of suffering humanity and the cry of
distress from the suffering poor always echoed
back from his tender nature with a kind response
ard a ready relief.
Innocent and ~prattling childhood always
charmed him. On one OF the many occasions
when the children had gathered on the lawn to
rOmp and play and see Uncle L ane. he said to
a friend: When / die l want it told TO all my
friends how / love little children" and in this he
but initiated the Master when the little children
scattered the palm in his pathway and sang
hOZannas to the Lamb.
"A Prince and a great man has fallen in Israel. .
and we come to-day TO cherish his virtues and
honor his memory. For this we all come, with
out distinction.
His brethren of the Bar are here; old soldiers
ara with q tho mystic chain tho fhraa cfrppO
links of friendship, love and truth, net as a
symbol, but as a real presence, is here. But 1
foIbear.
Allow me a personal word, and add no more.
Henry S. Lane was my friend. In an acquaint-
ance OF nearly forty years there was never a jar
between us. He was to nae as my own mothers
son, and to-day in taking leave Of the mortal re-
mains of my old friend, trusted, tried and true, /
can find no words which so fully and appro-
priately express the true feelings of my heart, as
the words of Scotland's favorite bard in his
lament for his friend:
And art thou gone, and gone forever?
And hast thou crossed that unknown river
Lies dreary bound7
Like thee, where shall | find another,
The world ar0und?"
Following the address the choir chanted a
beautiful funeral dirge, which was followed
by a prayer from Rev. DIR. futile, President
of Wabash College. The benediction was
pronounced by Rev. DIR. Martin. of Asbury
University.
AT the close of the ceremonies the body
was removed from the south room of the res
idence where it lay 10 the grounds i'm front
of the house, beneath the tall naples, where
the moistened eyes OF hundreds of friends
took their last look of all hat remained of
Hon. Henry 5. Lane.
Those who knew him best spoke of the
life-like appearance he possessed as they had
had never seen Mr.. Lane but once, and that
=, 1914 ,-L.lo oII-o~-,o- tko X.-~.-so
House of Delegates at Richmond. Mr..
Lane and his wife were then on a journey
through the South, and while stopping
in the city of Richmond he was escorted to
the State House by Governor Kemper and
extended the privileges of the floor Of the
Senate Chamber and House of Delegates, at
which time a recess was taken TO give the
members an opportunity of forming his &C
quaintance. Before taking the recess how
ever, Mr.. Lane made a brief
address to the assembly, which soon revived
the pleasant recollections in which he was
held by the Wings of that State in years
gone by. 1t was Mr.. Lanes first visit
through the South after the close of the
War. To the writer he looked as life-like
yesterday as when last seen addressing the
Virginia Legislature.
The following named gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: Elk Governor Hendricks, Hon.
X. +. b. Pierce, Professor Campbell, Gov
ernor Porter, Samuel Binford, Senator Har-
rison, b. T.. Ristine. Senator Voorhees, and
Peter s. Kennedy.
At HAS o'clock the march to Oak Hill
Cemetery was taken. The hearse was drawn
by two snow-white horses, followed by nun
dreds of conveyances of different descrip-
tons. The casket containing the body was
of heavy metallic, ornamented with silver.
On the top of the casket rested two beautiful
floral tributes-the wreath and anchor.
The following was the.order in which the
march was taken, directed by General Man
son:
Montgomery Guards.
Post No. Z, G.. A. R., commanded by General B. +.
Russell, Post Commander.
Detachment of Montgomery Guards, commanded
by Captain Heron.
Odd Fellows.
Tippecanoe Club of indianapolis.
City Council.
Ministers.
Pall-Bearers.
HEARSR-
Relatives.
Carriages with Citizens.
During the entire forenoon and until the
ceremonies were finished public affairs,
stores and workshops were all closed. Dur
ing the time of marching to the cemetery
the bells from the Church ~steeples, Court
HCuse, Engine House and College DIVERS
all were tolling the funeral knell. The side
walks and streets were lined with people as
the funeral cortege passed. Upon the
banks of the bluffs overlooking
the road leading to the little city