The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-11-26
THE HONORHD dead.
The Third Anniversary Of the
Death Of Hendricks
MOST Fl1TINGLY OBSERVED
BY Thousands of Those He Left BE.
hind-An Imposing Ceremony ut
the Grave of Indiana's Great
Son, the Late Vice President.

INDIANAPOLIS, ISD., NoT 25.-The
memory of Thomas A. Hendricks was
honorcd to-day on the third anniversary
OF his death by a memorial service over
his grave. The exercises were under
the immediate auspices ofthe Hendricks
Club of this city, but several hundred
other citizens participated. The day was
pleasant but chilly.
At2 o'clock two hundred members OF
the club proceeded to Crown Hill Gem
etery. Arriving there the club formed
in marching order. Governor Gray and
President Conduit marched in the lead,
followed by the club, drum and bugle
corps, while behind came the members
four abreast, many carrying bouquets
and wreaths.
To the beat OF muiIled drums, the
solemn procession passed under the
beautiful archway leading into the Cem-
etery and moved slowly toward the CEN
tral ground, where the remains OF fndi-
ana's distinguished son lie buried, A
tall granite monument marks the spot
where the late ViCe.President- and his
son Morgan sleep. Around the enclosure
were grouped several hundred visitors,
many occupying carriages. Among the
latter was Mrs. Hendricks, who drove
out with DR.. Thompson and Judge Nib
lick.
The procession formed about the
grave and quartette choir sang with
much feeling and expression tho hymn,
"Lead kindly, light" which was a flyor-
ite one with Mr.. Hendricks, aud was
rendered by request.
At its conclusion, Dr. j. S. Jencks,
rector of st. Pauls Episcopal church,
came forward and led in prayer, those
present joining audibly with him in the
Lords prayer.
During the impressive address to the
Deity aIl present stood uncovered, and
many were affected to tears by the
pathetic tones OF the venerable minis.
ter, At the conclusion OF the prayer,
Governor Isaac p. Gray delivered a
memorial address. lie said in part:
at Is with sud hearts We have come TO
this place on this, the third anniversary
OF the death OF beloved and hOnored
son OF Indiana, who like Jacob, Joshua
and David gathered about him the years
of well spent life and went down to
rest clothed in a mantle OF unsullied
fame.
"While we stand around the tomb OF
the distinguished dead, to attest by these
simple and unosteutatious ceremonies
our respect for his living memory, our
minds imperceptibly go back TO other
days, which bring to vivid recollection
the pleasure We experienced by per-
sonal acquaintance with the deceased
and the cordial, friendly greetingalways
extended by him. His fame was build
cd on the ways OF peace and good will to
men, and will not DO diminished rs it
passes in review OF the generations
that are to come, His virtues which he
did not obtrude on the attention Of 9TH
ers while living will not lose their lustre
by the lapse Of time, but will shine
brighter and brighter rs time rolls on,
until they finally become the most con-
spicuous memorial Of his name. He
began life unaided, except by the
morgics with which nature had pro-
vidGd him. He lived just, pure and
blamcless life and died the occupant
of the second Office within the gift
OF his countrymen. He Was well
known, even to those in the Lumblcst
walks q life. He was man OF the peo-
ple and lived and died tile peoples
friend. His unassuming department
toward all won for him universal admir-
alton and respect. team be said OF him
that he never betrayed public or pri-
vate trust, He never took advantage OF
the necessities OF his fellow men. He
never INDUCED in vituperation or abuse.
He never stopped to stop the shafts OF
caiumny when leyeled at himself.
He was always calm and considerate 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 10 the peo.
pie he was placed, he conducted himself
with high, conscientious regard for the
recognized rights OF ALL"
Gov. Gray spoke with great feeling.
Within range Of his voice not a dry eye
was to be seen. AT the conclusion OF his
eulogy the members OF tile club formed
into two lines and marched slowly
past the grave Of their beloved
leader, each member dropping upon
the sacred spot as he passed
a rose that they had worn in the lapel,
and with u farewell hymn, "The
Christians Good Night" the first me-
mortal services in honor Of an historic
character were ended. Hundreds lin
gered to admire the beautiful deCora-
tions about the grave and monument.
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