St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-26
The Members Of the Hendricks
Club Each Drop a Rose
on His Grave.
A Tribute to the Memory Of
the Departed Statesman
by Gov. Gray.
Many Present Affected to
Tears During the Prayer :.
and Address.
Special to the Globe.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 25.--To-day
the Hendricks club of thiscity observed
the anniversary of the distinguished
statesman's death, from whom the
organization takes its name. At 2
o'clock 200 members of the club, each
attired in dark clothing and wearing
high grey hats with Grape bands, pro-
ceeded via the street cars to Crown Hill
cemetary. Arriving there, the club
formed in marching order. Gov. Gray
and President Conduit marched in the
lead, followed by the clubs, drum
and bugle corps. while behind came
the members four abreast, many
carrying bouquets and wreaths. Con-
spieuous above the column flOated the
handsome banner of the club, decorated
with chaplets of flowers and evergreens
and bearing the portrait of the late vice
president, surrounded by the inscrip-
ton, 1.-THE Hendricks club OF Indian
apolis, organized Jan. s, 1866" To the
beat of muffled drums the solemn process
sion passed under the beautiful arch
way leading into the cemetery, and
moved slowly toward the central ground,
where the remains of Indiana'S dis
tinguished son lie buried. A tall
GRANITE MONUMENT
marks the spot where the late vice
president and his son, Morgan, sleep.
Their graves were completely hidden
beneath the bed of roses and chrysan-
themums. At the head of the vice
presidents grave rested a pillow of
white chrysanthemums, with the words
s'From the Hendricks Club picked out
in fOrget-me-nots. Around the Enclosure
were grouped several hundred visitors,
many occupying carriages. Among the
the latter was Mrs. Hendricks, who
drove out with Dr.. Thompson and
Judge Niblack, two warm per-
s0nal friends Of her distin-
guished husband. The procession
formed a circle about the grave and
quartette rendered with much feeling
and expression the hymn LEAD, Kindly
Light" which was a favOrite with Mr..
Hendricks, and was rendered by re-
quest. AT its conclusion Dr.. j. S.
Jenckes, rector of st. PauFs Episcopal
church, of which Mr.. Hendricks was
senior warden at the time of his death,
came forward and led in prayer, those
present joining audibly with him in the
Lords prayer. During the impressive
address to the Deity all present stood
uncovered, and many were affected to
tears by the pathetic tones of the ven
cradle minister. Az the conclusion of
the prayer Gov. Isaac P. Gray delivered
A MEMORIAL ADDRESS.
He said, in part: ut is with sad
hearts we have come to this place on
this, the third anniversary OF the death
of a beloved and honored son of Indi-
ana, who, like Jacob, Joshua and David,
gathered about him the years of a we'll
spent life and went down to rest clothed
in q mantle of unsullied fame. While
we stand around the tomb of the dis
tingulshed dead, to attest by these SIM
pie and transformations ceremonies our
respect for his living memory,
our minds imperceptibly go back
to other days, which bring to
vivid recollection the pleasure we ex-
perienced by personal acquaintance
with the deceased and the cordial,
friendly greeting always extended by
him. His fame was not builded on the
ways Of peace and good will to men,
and will not be diminished as it passes
i'll review before the generations that
are to come. His virtues, which he did
not obtrude on the attention of others
while living, will not lose their luster
by the lapse of time, but will shine
BRIGHTER AND BRIGHTER
as time rolls on, until they finally be-
come the most conspicuous memorial of
his name. He began life unaided eX-
cept by the energies with which nature
had provided him. He lived q just,
pure and blameiess life, and died the
occupant of the second Office within the
gift OF his countrymen. He was well
known even to those in the humblest
walks of life. He was man of the
people, and lived and died the peoples
friend. His assuming department to-
ward all won for him universal admira-
ton ahd respect. 1t can be said of him
that he never betrayed public OF
private trust. Henever took advantage
of the necessities of his fellow men. He
never INDUCED in vituperation or abuse.
Be never stopped to repel the shafts of
calumny when leveled at himself. He
was always calm and cOnSlderate of the
feelings of others. even amidst the heat
of great political excitement. He was
equally calm while the hand of his
Maker was casting the shadow of death
over his face. In whatever pursuit he
was engaged, to whatever station he
was called, in whatever relation to the
people he was placed, he conducted
himself with a
HIGH, CONSCIENTIOUS REGARD
for the recognized rights of all. His
amiable disposition, suave manners and
strict prObity of character made him
conspicuous illustration of what the
prevailing moral sentiment of the Amer
lean people teaches. His life is bea-
con light to the footsteps Of the public
servant of to-day who would secure this
continued confidence and support of
the people. The death of none will
change the laws of nature nor stop this
great republic from moving on to the
fulfllment of its destiny, but as
long as this republic shall sur
yive, as long as virtue and true man
hood are admired, the people of In
diana will not cease to revere the name
and memory of Thomas A. Hendricks
Gov Gray spoke with great feeling.
Within the range of his voice not q dry
eve was to be seen. AT the conclusion
of his eulogy the members of the club
formed into two lines and marched
slowly mast the grave of their heIouad