The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-20
:. WOMAN'S TRIBUTE.
One of the Dead Ex-Presidents Wsrmes
Eriends Saxa Kind Words Ahnnt Him.

One of the Dead Ex-Presidents Warmest
Friends Says Kind Words About Him.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 19.-While in Cleve-
land ex-President Hayes always made his
headquarters at the home of Mrs. l.. c.
Austin. Mrs. Austin's husband. Mr.. Linus
Austin. was cousin of Mr. HAYES. and
was for years the confidential friend of the
ex-President. and before Mr. Austin's death
Mr. Hayes visited him and his family
ten. The two families were very init
mate, and after Mr.. Austin's death Mrs.
Austin invited Mr.. Webb c. Hayes the
second son of the ex- President. to make his
cepted. and since then General Hayes had
an additional incentive for visiting at the
home of Mrs. Austin.
In speaking of Mr.. Hsyes's connection
with her family Mrs. Austin said: Gen.
Hayes was a very rare man. He was bright
and sunny In disposition. and never de-
pressed, for he invariably looked upon the
bright side of affairs. l never heard him
say On unkind word, although frequently
there was every reason for q rebuke In his
dealings with other people. He never
failed to say something In palliation of an
offense. He possessed u very kindly ma
ture, that was at once sympathetic
and genial. and which. with so strong
n character, seemed an unusual COM
binstion. He took the greatest pride
and comfort in bis war experience. and l
believe the period be spent In the
war was the most satisfactory of his
life. He never wearied of recount
ing the scenes and adventures be
passed through during that time. and we
have spent many happy evenings listening
TO his stories. He was greatly attached To
his wife. and her death was cruel blow 10
him. yet can hardly cay that he lived an
unhappy life during his last years. On the
contrary, he seemed TO be always in
happy frame OF mind. engrossed as he was
with his family and the many benevolent
enterprises with which he was connected
He made many trips to different parts of
the country in the interest of those prof.
ects. and always had good time. / have
frequently asked him on his return from
such journeys as TO how pleasant the trim
had proved. and be nearly always assured
me thar he never had a better time. He
possessed TO an eminent degree the faculty
of enjoying himself. and it was his way to
enter fully into the spirit or every occa-
sion. He had various interests in Cleye-
land, and many of his visits were partly on
their account"
Proclamation by Governor Mckinley.
COLUMBUS, o.. Jan. 19.-Governor Nc
Kinley to-day issued proclamation to the
people of Ohio. which. after announcing the
death of ex-President Hayes and paying
aeuiogistic tribute TO his public ard private
life, recommends that flags on all public
buildings and school houses be put at half
staff from now until after tho funeral and
that. upon the first opportunity after the
funeral. the people assemble at their re-
Bpective places of divine worship and hold
memorial services. AS mark of respect
the Governor ordered that on the day of
the funeral the executive office be closed.
Legislatures Show Respect.
Resolutions of respect to the memory OF
ex-President Hayes were adopted yester-
day, by the legislatures Of Ohio. New York,
Illinois Missouri. Pennsylvania, Maine,
New Hamnshire and Massachusetts