The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1888-07-07
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Words are wanting to say what,
Say what is just and kind,
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Would that he were here to-day grac-
ing this occasion with his presence, diff
fusing his intelligence among us. But
alas, futile wish. He has gone for
ever, and we who are gathered here,
not knowing who is next to be called,
n.r-s-a With hea,od head in memorial ser
vice to him departed.
Those most intimate with him found
him with his heart in his hand and
kind expression for all. Cheerful even
when circumstances warranted sadder
feelings, his smile was ever ready for
the friend or stranger. In his breast he
carried apparently secret sorrow, one
never communicated. yet OF such ma
ture as to reveal by countenance pangs
Of sadness too plainly distinguishable,
but so sympathetic as to guard all from
making inquiry. And still, when in the
presence of friends, he was ever the
same old noble, honest, joyial "Hank."
Generous to fault, charitable to his
foes, loyal to his friends; Of answering
integrity, in business as true as steel, in
society of exceptional morality-such
were his individualities.
AS editor of the Independent he was
the shining light of the profession, lead
ing to safety to the may paths of jour
nalism the weaker brothers of the craft.
Always unmistakable IN his judgment,
sincere in his expressions and in the ad-
vocacy of impending subjects, eminent
ly correct in the management of the
chair he graced, there need be no cause
for wonderment at the popularity he
acquired and the multitude Of friends
he encircled about him. His name was
the synonym of integrity and the fideli-
ty displayed in any cause he nurtured
was wrought with courage and ability.
His attachment tc friends was strong
characteristic, and gratitude was a pas
sion with him. His splendid intellect
inhabited noble anatomy.
IA combination and form indeed
Where every God did seem to set his seal
To give the world assurance of a man.
No more appropriate term can l use
than to repeat some by me before ex-
pressed. He was man firm in convic-
ton and strong in expression; aggres-
sive though manly and honorable; a
character without spot or blemish; his
profession made him critic of men and
measures, but the kindliness Of his ma
ture made it impossible for him to IN
flict wanton stab-and through the
fierce onslaught of partisan polemics,
he made no use Of the partisan stiletto
of personal hostility. His loveliness
and strength of character was fully ex-
emplified while, during his illness, in
which pain alternated with ease and
hope succeeded despair, he was grateful
for the slightest attention and even in
his dying moments mindful of others
surrounding his bedside.
And so he was called away ere his
work had fairly begun. A wise Provi-
dence had so decreed it, and he surrend
cred to Him alone who ordains all things
Just. Death broke the vital chain and
freed his SOUL
And now, as he lies at rest in the mar
row grave by the banks of the st. Johns,
it is but meet that we bear our departed
brother in fond remembrance, not un-
mindful of the fact that to his complex
ion must we come at last. In conclu-
sion let us exclaim with the immortal
Tennyson:
ttOh for a touch of vanished hand,
| And the sound Of voice that Is stilled.s