The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-28
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Action of the Hendricks and Jefferson Clubs
and of Other Organizations.

Action of the Hendricks and Jefferson Clubs,
and of Other Organizations.
At a meeting, yesterday morning of the Hen
bricks and Jefferson clubs at the office of the
Secretary of State, the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, The State and Nation have been suddenly
called to mourn the death of Thomas A. Hendricks,
Vicepresdent of the United States; and whereas it
is becoming when iuStrious citizen. deared to
the people by the purity of his fe by the nobility of
his ambitions by the patriotism of his deeds and his
commanding influence, exerted for the welfare of his
country to bear testimony to his exalted character
and worth; therefore,
Resolved. That while lamenting the death of our
illustrious feowctizen reverenty bow to the de-
of that Providence that has summoned
Thomas A. Hendricks from midst, and from the
high Office conferred upon him by his admiring coun-
Resolved, That Thomas A. Hendricks, by his
probity, by his unwavering devotion to principle, by
his convictions and the courage which enabled him to
stand by his convictions, affords his countrymen
example worthy of EN- uation.
Resolved That while his countrymen everywhere
depore the loss the Republic has sustai ned in the
death of Thomas A Hendricks, the great State of In
diana demands the privilege, next to the wife of his
BOSOM the companion of his life and the partner Of
his joys to take the place of nourner at his grave
Resolved, That will cherish the virtues OF our
departed neiGhbor and friend as priceless heritage
that children and our childrens children may rev
erence his memory.
Resolved. AS outward testimonial of the sadness
of hearts the members of this club will wear Grape
their left arms for the next thirty days
Resolved, That Mrs. Hendricks, the wife of our
illustrious fellow-czen in this hour of her sorrow
has profoundest sympathy and fondest wishes
for her future happiness.
Resolved That the secretary of this meeting be di-
rected to present to Mrs Hendricks copy of these
resolutions. CHARLES NJ. COOPER
MYRON ID. KING
j. r. FEATHERSToN
Il. NJ. JOHNSON,
ROBT W. MEDKIRK.
Committees on badges, NJ. C. James chairman.
and on arrangements. P. W. Bartholomew chair
man, the latter to cooperate with the citizens
committee, were appointed.
The following action has been taken by the
faculty of Hanover College concerning the death
of Vce-presdent Hendricks:
We have been greatly shocked by the sudden death
of the distinguished alumnus of this college, Thomas
A. Hendricks. Vce-president of the United States
His alma mater has with great qualification watched
his illustrious career as lawyer as a member of the
Legislature and of the constitutional convention of
his State; also. as representative and a sena-
tor in the national Congress- and the president
of the United States; and she has felt herself to be
specially honored by his eminence in so many fields
Werecognize in his death great bereavement not
only to his family and to the Nation but also in the
ranks of our alumni.
Bowing to the will of God desire to show our re-
spect for the honored dead by this action and by such
other means as may be appropriate and practicable
Resolved That copy of this action shall be trans
mtted to the family of the deceased and also pub
PRESIDENT,
At Senator Harrisons Office members of the
bar met, with Judge Claypool presiding A gen
eral meeting of the bar will take place on Mon
day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the United States
Circuit Court room. Ex-senator Mcdonald,
Judges Elliott and Turpie will speak, and inyi
tations were extended to lawyers throughout the
State to attend The details of the meeting will
be arranged by W. H. H. Miller Judge Roache,
Judge Claypool; and the committee on memorial
consists of Judge Turpie, A. c. Harris, Judge
Roache. Noble q. Butler and Chas l.. Holstein
Judge Gresham will preside.
After the grain call on Change, yesterday, the
B card of Trade was called to order by Vice
president Gallup, to take action respecting the
death of the Vice e-president On motion, the
following committee on resolutions to report
to-day noon, was appointed: John W. Murphy.
chairman; d. Blackmore, r. S. Foster r. c. j.
Pendleton George Evans, Franklin Landers,
William Scott, B. B. Miner, Fred p Rush, w.
j. Gallup.