Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-11-26
HER GREATEST son.
INDIANIANs HONOR fHH ABN0RY OF
THEIR DEPARTED CRnP.
fhs Third llalyssary Of Aa Death Of fAoa 4
Hendricks Observed With Fitting Osrs- Z.
nonis-L foseAing and nOqusat
fribuis from Governor Cray.

ISpIANAPaIIs, November 25.-Tte
memory Of ThosL A. Hsndreks W. hon
ored to-day on the third anniversary ofhis
death by . memorial service over hh
grave. The exercises were under The In
mediate auspices Of the Hendricks Oab.
Of this city. bot several hundred other cit
izsns participated. Ths dAy vas pleasant
bat chilly.
At Q o'clock two hundred members Of
the club proceeded 10 Orowa Hill cent
tery. Arriving thsrs the club formed in
marching order. Gov. Gray and Presidert
Conduit marched In the lead, followed BY
the clubs drum and bugle corps, while
behind came the members. four abreast,
many carrying boquets and wreatha.
To the beat Of muffisd drums, the
solemn procession passed under the bean.
tiiul archwsy leading into the Cemetery
and moved sloWly toward the Central
Ground where the remains OF Iudianas
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 visitorr,
many Occupying cArrisgsaL Among tho
latter was Mrs. Hendricks, Who drove ont
with DR.. Tbompson and Judge Niblick,
two warm pas NAL friends of hef distin-
guished husband.
The procession formed about the grayo
and . quartet choir sang With much feel
ing and expr ssion the hymn Lead Kind
ly Light" which was favorite one with
Mr.. Hendricks and was rendered BY re.
quest.
At its conclusion DR.. T. 8. Jeucks, rec
tor Of St. PAul's Episcopal Church, came
forward and led in prayer, those present
joining audibly with hem In the Lords
prayer.
During the impressive address 10 the
Deity, ell present stood uncovered, and
many were affected 10 team by the pathetic
tones of the venerable minister. At TIE
conclusion Of the prayer, Gov. Isasc Gray
delivered . memorial address.
He said 10 part: IT 10 with nd hearts
We have come 10 this plsce on this, the
third anniversary OF the death Of q be-
loved and hono'ed son OF Indiana, who.
like Jacob, Joshua and David, gathered
about him tie years Of . we'll spent life,
and went down 10 rest, clothed in man
tie of unsullied fame.
While We stand around the tomb OF the
distinguished dead, 10 attest BY theso
simple and unostentAtiouN ceremonies our
respect for his living memory. our minds
imperceptbly 20 back 10 other days, which
bring 70 vivid recollection the pleasure we
experienced by . psronal scquainiauce
with the deceased, and the cordial, friend.
ly greeting always extended BY him. Ills
fame was buildei on the ways Of peace
and good will 10 men, and will
not be diminished ~ Il passes
In review before the gensrations
that arc to come. His virtues which hs
did not obtrude on the attention Of Others,
while living, will not lose their lustre by
the lapse Of time, but will shine brighter
and brighter - time rolls on, until they
finally become the most copspicuous
memorial Of bis name. He begar life un.
aided, excep. by the energies with which
nature hsd provided him. He lived .
Just, pure and blamsles life, and died
the occupant Of the second ofiics within
the eift Of his countrymen. He was we'll
known, even TO those In ths humblet
walks Of life. He was . man Of the peo.
pie and lived and the p sopls's friend. His
unaSuming department toward all won
for him universal admiration and respect.
II can be said Of him that he never betray-
cd Q public or private trust. He never
took advantage Of the necessitits Of his
fellow men. He never induigsi In yitu-
peration or abuse. He never stopped 10
stop the shsfts Of cAlunny when ltysled
ct himself.
He wss always calm and considerats Of
the feelings Of others, even amidst the heat
Of Q greet political excitement. He was
equally calm while the hand Of his maker
was casting the shadow Of death over his
face. Iuwh.t,vsr pursuit hs wss engaged,
! - 9%s:.sy station he va called, In whst-
ever relation 10 the people n.y. placed
he conducted himief with . higa Tot
scientious regard for the recognized rights
Of all.
Gov. Gray spoke with great feeling.
Within range Of his voice not . dry eye
was 10 bs seeu.- At the conclusion Of his
eulogy the members Of the club formed
into two lines and marched slowly psAt the
grave Of their beloved leader, each msm.
Der dropping upon the sacred spot ~ he
paesed ross that they bsd wsrn In The
jappel, and with farewell hymn, "Ths
Christians Good Night" the first memo
rial services In honor offs historic cbarac-
Ter were ended. Hundreds fingered 10
admire the beautiful decorations about the
grave sod monument.