The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-26
Of Mr.. Hendricks HonOrod.
Tho Third Anniversary Of His Death
Remembered.
The People, of indianapolis Go TO
Visit His Grave.
Gov. Isaac p Gray Delivers an
Eloquent Address OF Bulogy
SO Fcelingly Is 1t Pronounced That Not
Dry Eye Is Seem Among Those
Who Listen 60 His Touching
and Rhetorical Poriods.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May %. Tho
memory Of Thomas A. Hendricks was
honorcd today, on the third anniversary
Of his death, by a memorial service over
his grave. The exercises were under the
immediate auspices OF the Hendricks
Club, Of this city, but several hundred
other cities participated. The day was
pleasant, but chilly. At o'clock 200
members Of the club, each attired in dark
clothing, and wearing high gray hats with
Grape bands, proceeded via the street cars
to Crown Hill Cemetery. Arriving at
Crown Hill, the club formed in marching
orlcr. Gov. Gray and President Conduit
marched in the lead followed by the
clubs drum and bugle corps, while be-
hind camc the members, four abreast,
many carrying bouquets aud wrcaths
Conspicuous above the column iloatcd the
handsome banner Of the club, decorated
with chaplrts Of flowers and cycrgrcens,
and bearing the portrait Of tho late Vice
President surrounded by the inscription:
"Thc Hendricks Club, OF indianapolis,
organ,zcd January :, 1865" TO the beat
OF muillcd drums, the solemn procession
passed under the beautiful nrchway lead.
ing into the cemetery, and moved slowly
toward the central ground, where the re-
mains Of lndianas distinguished son lay
buried. 4 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 chrysauthcmums At the
head Of the Nicc-rrrsidcnt's grave rested
apillow OF white crysanthcmums with tho
words, Prom the Hendricks Club"
picked out IN iorgCl-mc.nota Around
the inclosurc were grouped several hun
dtcd visitors, many occupying carriages,
among the latter being Mrs. Hendricks.
who drove out with Dr. Thompson and
Judge Niback, two warm personal friends
Of her distinguished husband.
Tho procession formed a circle about the
grave and q quartet choir sang with
much feeling aud expression the hymn,
Lead, Kindly Light which was favor.
tie one with Mr. Hendricks aud was ron
dcrcd by request. AZ It's conclusion DIR.
]. ), Jenckus, rector Of 81 Pauls Episco-
pal Chunh, Of which Mr. Hendricks was
senior warden at the timo 81 his dcccisc.
came forward and led in prayer, those
present joining aud.hly with him Ia tho
Iprl's prayer During ihe impressive al
dress 90 The Deity nll present stood uncJy.
crd, aud many wcrp affected 10 tears by
the pathetic tones ui the venerable minis.
ter At tho conclusion ol the prayer Gov.
Isaac J.. bmy delivered memorial al.
drc,a lie sid. IN part
1t IN with BAD hearts that We have come
10 this place CA this, the third. anniycr.
siry ui thc death 1T u beloved aud hon.
orcd son Of Indiana, who, like Jacob,
Joshua aud David, gathered about him the
ycau III Well.spcnt lie, aud went down
to rrst clothed IN q mantle # unsullicd
fame. While W. stand around the tomb
ui the distinguished dead 10 attest, by
these simple and unodcntntious rrfrmo
mics Duf respect for his living memory. let
our minds impcfccptibly ~ back a. other
days. which bring 10 vivid recollection tho
pleasure W. experienced by personal nc.
duaintincc with the deceased, AMI tho
cordial. friendly greeting always extended
by him. Ills fame was not buildcd on
fields icnililcd by human carnage II
WIS buildud IN tho ways Of peace
aud good will a. men, anl will
not be- diminished ~ IL passes In review
before the generations that arr to come.
llis virtues, which be- did not obirudc on
ihc attention II others willie living. will
not loose their lusicf by the lapse Of time,
but will slime brighter and brighter ~
time rolls On, until they finally become tho
most conspicuous memorial Oi bis name.
lie began life unlidrd, except by iho Cncr.
.i,s with which nature had provided him.
lie lived just, pure aud blamcless life,
aud died the occupant oi the second Office
La n -
Was we'll known even 90 those In the
walks Of lie. lie MAS man u
lhr people aud lived and died the peoples
inUnd. His una~uming drpou-
mcnt toward nll Won for him
universal admiration aud respect.
u can hCuid ui him that hC never betrayed
u public Ur private trust lie never took
advantage Of thc necessities Of his fellow
mtu. lie never INDUCED in Nilupcmtion
~ abuse. llc never stopped 10 rcpcl tho
shafts Ut cIlumny when luyulcd at him.
SELF he was alNnysCllm and considouic
NJ ths feelings Oi others even amidst tho
boat VI great political excitement no
Nas equally calm while tho hand Of h.s
Maker was casting the shadow IT death
over bis Lace. ln whatever pursuit Dc WIS
engaged, to Whatever situation 10 was
rallied, tu whatever relation a. tlr people
hp was placed, hc conducted him.
.,li with high, conscientious %.
gard iur the recognized fgls u a.L
lie amiubls disposition, suaNo manners
aud district piypuoly of ChlurtufmIlr hima
conspicuous illustration Of What ihc pre-.
,aIling moral sentiment Of ihe american
people teaches. llis l.io hl beacon light
10 lhc footsteps Ut tho public servant Of
l0day WHO would secure thls continued
confidence lui support Of thc people. The
death ol none VII change tie ltAs VI VA
,uic. NOS sIup this great republic if0m
mu,iupou l1 the luln.Imrn. oi ,H destiny.
bot ns luug us the republic slai, survive,
ls long ~ virtue aud true manhood aIp
admired, the people Of Indiana vii not
,ctsr 90 fvyurr the uuiue sud memory Vt
lhpms A. llcndrcks.'
Gov Gray spoke With great feeling.
within range Of hls eloquent voice, nota
Try eve WIS 10 be- seen. AZ The conclusion
u bis ru.pgy the mcmbrn Ol the club
ofmcd in,o two lincs and marched slowly
,ast the grave ol their beloved leader each
member dropping upon that sacred spot ~
ic passed thv fusc that had been worn ia
iis lapel. aud With farewell hymn, The
'uusiiau's Good Night, the arsi memo.
iul service la honor VI historic character