The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-29

Comments Of the Newspapers of Indiana
Upon the Character of Mr.. Hendricks.


MR.. HENDRICKS IN SHELBY COUNTY.
Shelbyville Republican.
Mr. Hendricks was an exception to the rule that
prophet is without honor in his own country
In his own county. where best known, he most
honored and this fact constitutes the best evidence of
his personal worth and the highest tribute to his quail
tiles man and citizen Nor is this feeling con-
fined to men Of his own party faith. Many of his
warmest friends here bitterly opposed his po-
Gtca beliefs and herein lies the of Hendrcks's
success in life. The suavity of manner evenness of
temper and fidelity to friendships which could retain
for years the affection of those against whom he
arrayed in constant conflicts of the most embttered
kind constitute at once monument to his achieve
ments and key note to his character.
THE TWO GREAT INDIANIANs.
Evansville Courier.
The names of two Indianans will stand out in bold
relief the page of State and national history that
ords the stirring events of the last quarter of
century-the names Of Oliver p. Morton and Thomas
A Hendricks In life they the leaders of their
respective parties carrying their standards in the
thick of many hoty contested political field. They
have contributed more than all others before them to
the fame of Indiana. Political friends stood
beside the grave of Morton sincerely mourning the
great loss to the State, and political friends and foes
will cast flowers upon the casket of his great compeer
who is to be laid to rest on Tuesday
ALWAYS EQUAL TO THE EMERGENCY.
Logansport Pharos.
No other statesman has been able for thirty years
during such partisan period to maintain his suprem
acy and to advance it, in State that large part
or the time was strongly against him. Yet Hendricks
did this. And what is more, his personality we be-
leve, had much greater bearing upon the politics of
Indiana than is generally supposed. Without him and
his high character and political acumen, the Hooser
State would doubtless have yielded to the opposition
many more times than it did. He alone was looked to
at times to save his party and always he equal to
the emergency.
HAIRED TO DEATH BY oFFICE-sEEKERs
Seymour Republican.
Mr.. Hendrickss overwork not due altogether to
the duties of the high public places be has filed Time
he had and to spare, far this was concerned.
But it owing to his being compelled encounter
rail- the sateess and ravenous gang of applicants for
Office who doubt, made his life burden, and GER
tainly hurried him to death. Mr. Hendricks was of
iron mold. His age was only sixtysix years. He
of long lived family Such people do not go out like
flash unless the machinery be spoiled by too con-
slant attrition.
HIS PERSONAL VIRTUES.
Lafayette Cali.
This is hardly the fitting time to discuss his political
principles and career and perhaps yet too
him to do him full justice. But to his personal vir
tues there is divided opinion, with friend foe
He a model citizen. The spotless purity of his
private life might well be set up model to pattern
sociations faint of evil suspicion for one mo-
ment rested. he was man remarkably exemplary in
every private relation in life His family relations
might serve as the pattern for the ideal home.
THE DEMOCRATIC GIANT.
Huntington Herald.
AS Morton the great Republican leader so was
Hendricks the giant of the Democratic party His
position ieepresdent of the United States calls
for tribute of respect from every In this broad
land. In the sense in which men are denominated
great, Mr.. Hendricks was great. He occupied a high