The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-01-15


Before His Home Friends.
The sudden death Of vice-P President
Hendricks will call wildly to the minds
Of many his appearance on the evening
preceding his decease. ut the grand re-
ception given at the residence Of State
Treasurer Cooper.
While the gathering possessed no po-
litical significance whatever, from the
very nature OF things it contained
many Of the prominent Democrats Of
the State, and was very brilliant oc-
casion. II was at late hour when the
Vice-President and his wife appeared
upon the scene. After expressing the
courtesies OF the evening. Mr.. Hem
bricks paused for some moments on the
threshold Of the spacious reception
rooms and contemplated the scene
with smile Of unconcealed pleasure.
A slight pallor was noticeable
upon his countenance, yet he
never looked or seemed in
better spirits. and expressed him.
self as being in excellent health.
As he stood there, with that polished
grace and suavity Of manner so charac-
teristic of his nature. he presented .
magnificent appearance. and never
seemed grander or in fuller possession
Of all his powers. There stood before
him many true, tried friend. whose
hand-grasp was more eloquent than
words. Here and there passed many
frosted head Of both parties. touched
BY time and the strain OF many an
anxious campaign. There were also
present several Of the younger politi-
clans. who were wont TO seek his coun-
sci, and who always met with . kind
and encouraging reception. The gem
eral eagerness OF the throng to gain his
presence was especially noticeable, and
a long interval of Misunderstanding fol-
lowed. He has been received with en-
thusiasm and distinction wherever he
has gone. but the home hearts-the
hearts that touched the tenderest cord
how they crowded about him! II Wa
his last setting Of friends on earth, his
last farewell to them all; and now il
would seem some wise Providence had
drawn them together just once more to
receive the strong magnetic cheer Of
this distinguished leader. and his neigh
bors and friends, regardless Of political
faith. who were present on that occa-
sion will have pleasant remembrance
Of the last time when he appeared il
their social midst.
Mr.. Hendricks, in conversation at
the reception, was addressed by some
one present with the remark that he
looked 50 fresh and youthful that he
must have discovered the tabled fount-
ain Of perpetual youth. No" replied
the Vicc-President pleasantly. smiling
In acknowledgement Of the compile
ment. II have not discovered the
legendary fountain, but / am reminded
Of little incident. was engaged in
trying case in Ohio, when a very
young man, before Judge whose
years. though nearly four-score. rested
lightly upon him, and his youthful APP
pearancc was most remarkable. I
spoke to him during the trial Of my
case concerning the disparity in his
age and appearance, and asked him
how he had managed to preserve his
youthful vigor to such remarkable
degree. BY not allowing myself to
look At things through old eyes, SAID
he. 4 have endeavored to retain the
enthusiasm Of younger days in every.
thing have undertaken, and have re-
tanned my youth simply because have
never permitted myself to consider my
self old So II has been with me. /
have retained the enthusiasm Of my
younger days. and to this l attribute
the appearance on which you compli-
ment me. "-lndianapolis Journal.