The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-02
FITLY HONORED.
UNWILLING OF HENDRICKS STATUE
AT INDIANAPOLIS.
A Monument of Love Erected to
Indiana's Most Illus
triOuS Son
Thousands of Distinguished Guests Pay
Tribute to the Memory of the
Late Vice President.
A Beautiful Day Smiled Upon the Oere-
monies Of the Occasional Notable
Parade-A Chorus of One Thou
sand School Children.

MONUMENT VINO SOll1lGy Is dn 6A pFGSSlOu
of the indelible love with which a state
and nation cherish his memory. The day
smiled upon the ceremonies of the occa-
sion. A great cOncourse of people, men,
women and children continually crowded
its way up Illinois street and joined the
masses that had collected in the center of
the city, and by noon the central streets
were surging rivers of humanity
Thousands of flags and thousands of
yards OF bunting are floating from the
windows and roofs of the business houses
of Indianapolis. The parade was notable
one. The procession formed on the circle
above the new soldiers monument. Hav-
ing place in the line were besides the local
and state organizations, the Duckworth
club of Cincinnati, the County Democratic
club of Chicago, the Thurman club of Col
umbus, Ohio, the Miami club of Hamilton,
Ohio; the Hendricks club OF St Louis and
many lesser organizations. Music was
furnished by numerous bands from
abroad. The line about a mile in length
moved at l O'Clock to the site of the statue
at the southeast corner of the state house
grounds. The parade, while not remarka-
BILE as to numbers, was rather so in the
scope of its representation, Illinois, Ohio,
New York and Missouri were represented,
the Buckeye state seeing its governor,
James f. Campbell and brilliantly decOra-
ted staff on caparisOned horses, which
t1er. In the first carriage sat Mrs. Hen
bricks, Senator Turpie, Sculptor r. II.
Parks and President Rand, of the Monu-
ment association.
The movement which eliminated today
in the unveiling by Mrs. Hendricks of the
monument to her dead husband was a
nOn-partisan one, which had its inception
December Z, 1885, in meeting Of represen-
tative citizens of indianapolis of all par
ties and at the mass meeting December -
of that year, the Hendricks Monument
association was organized. The monu-
ment itself is the work of Richard H.
Parks, celebrated sculptor of Florence,
Italy. The design Of the pedestal is of the
dOric order, ornamentation being judi
ciously but sporingly used. The general
dimensions are: Base twenty-one feet
square with projection of four feet on the
right and left sides, six feet high.
forming attached pedestals for allegorical
seated statues of heroic size representing
justice and history. The entire height is
about forty feet, including the portrait
statue of Hendricks fourteen feet in
in a bold and vigorous style, but is free
from hasty work. The pose is easy and
the expression life like. The fingers of
the right hand rest naturally in the vest
and the left hand holds a scroll. Many
intimate friends of the late vice president
pronounce the likeness perfect, and this
verdict IS accepted without question by
those best qualified to judge. The monu-
ment stands on the southwest corner of
the capital grounds.
At the monument an amphiteater had
been erected for the distinguished guests
and chorus of LOCO school children. The
Second regiment band, of Chicago, en-
tered the inclOsure after a considerable de-
lay and played an overture and when it
had finished the first order was secured
The crowd hushed as the fresh voices of
the little school children Swelled in the
patriotic song: "The Model Republic"
After the overture and the chorus the
throng was called to order and Governor
Alvin z. Hovey, of the HOOsier common
wealth, delivered the welcoming speech
Judge Rand very briefly reviewed the
history of the monument association and
the Rev. DR.. j. s. Jenckes of St. Paul's
church, invoked the divine
blessings on the occasion and its partici-
pants.
General Sickles was brought forward,
who lifted himself into the stand on his
crutches. Judge Rand met him and said
81 now introduce to you General Sickles,
who brings a memorial from Tammany
Hall"
Il am commissioned by the most ancient
political organization in this country to
bring this tribute and place it on the tomb
of Hendricks. More than thirty years
ago l was commissioned to place
Hendricks was the colleague of
Morton, Chase, Lincoln and Douglass,
all giants of the great west. No country
can lose such leaders without deep and
lOng-felt emotion. In conclusion allow me
to hand this to you, madame, in memory
of your husband, who ever cherished the
principles of Democracy and whose mem
la n 4n oil
He handed to Mrs. Hendricks a handsome
wreath made of white roses, and Mrs.
who was attired in deep black
with long mourning veil forming a back
ground and making her face look
even more pale than it naturally
is, stepped forward and with a
deep bow and few words. which were
in the hubbub occasioned by the
moving crowds in endeavoring to catch
glimpse of the honored woman.
Judge Rand then read the historical
statement and again the childrens' voices
swelled in the strains of America" As
they died away, Judge Rand arose and
said: Ladies and gentlemen; We will
unyeil the Hendricks monument" " TAX
ing the arm of Mrs Hendricks he escorted
her to the base of the monument where she
drew the veil of the national ColOrs from
the bronze figure of her husband amid the
shouts of that vast throng and the boom
ing of the cannon.
The ode written by James Whitcomb
Riley was then read
ODE To HENDRICKS
Pride of thy west land, and loved OF the
nation,
Leader invincible
Ruler most wise:
Feyered nor flushed by the throngs accla- /
nation.
poised As a star in the skies.
Paths that were night 10 us
Thou didSt make bright 20 US
still, till the transcendent /
shine
Swiftly withdrawn from US,
Now thou art gone from US,
Haloes thy deeds with glory divine.
Versed as thou vert in the lore of ages,
Nersed as master in lofty debate.
Thine was an eloQuenCe historys pages
Rustilngly whisper in vain 10 relate;
Mute there the wonderful
Pathos, or 1hunderfUl
ElaShes Of denunciatlon-Dot jeers
Silent the dUtiful
Scorn. and the beautiful
Tribute of Jremulous sobbing and tears
Thine then. the need Of a peoples affection. I
Born above faCtiOnal wranEle and fray:
still warmly hOmed in the hearts recollec- !
ton.
Nsught of thy virtues shall vanish away:
StllI IN security
Rest. IN thy purity
: ixed a. thy monument, towering above
Ay. and out wearing il,
All time declaring 1t
Bronze shall outbrave not the legends Of
love.
Then Senator Turpie made the address /
Of the day.