The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
IN HONOR OF LINCOLN
Loyal Legion Gives an Evening to
EulOgy of the Martyr President.
His Character as Boy and Man, States
man and Patriot Discussed i'm Fit
ting and Appreciatiye Words.

1t was we'll that it was the worst day
and night of the season, else there would
have been many more companions present
at the meeting of the Loyal Legion than
could be taken care of. AS it was, eighty
members and guests were present at the
banquet. Among the companions from out
of town were ex-Lieutenant Governor Cum
back, Major c.. 7. Doxey, of Anderson;
Capt. Kirby, of Muncie; DR.. Young, of
Terre Haute; Colonel Robertson and Capt.
Donald. of Fort Wayne; Colonel Clark, of
Frankfort, and Major Scott and Captain
Knox, of Ladoga- The following invited
guests were present:
Governor Matthews, Judge Woods, Capt.
compton, Rev. +. E. Dewhurst, \. F.
Dalton. A. j. Halford, POSTMASTER TnompG-
CESS Brown, o. D.. Weaver, David Wallace,
iiams. s. E. BEEN, G. E. Coffin, H. 4.
+ Richards, G. Il, Andrews r w; A; - sampson
W.. S. 'Richey oe Muncie.
The company, headed by General Carna-
han. senior vice commander, who most
efficiently took the place of General Wal
lace, who was compelled to be absent, and
Governor Matthews, entered the dining hall
of the Commercial Club at Sis. The COM
pany stood while Chaplain Lucas invoked
the divine blessing and the companions re-
sponded with a fervent amen" The BAN
quet, which was excellent, was served, the
Baldheaded Glee Club interspersing songs
which called forth much applause. 1t was
$3.50 when the cigars were lighted and Gen.
Carnahan opened the literary programme
in a brief explanation of the exercises of
the evening and paid an eloquent tribute
to Abraham Lincoln. The first topic on the
programme was Lincoln the Boy" which
was responded to by Lieutenant Thomas
]. Charlton, superintendent of the Reform
School. 1t was a very vivid picture Of the
boyhood of Lincoln, showing the unfolding
of his character. He held that such a life
was best fitted to prepare him for the great
part he was to perform-that IL gave 20 his
character the elements most needed and
people of the world would never be lacking
in men to pilot them through the greatest
crises. He was frequently applauded and
personally congratulated.
The Bald-headed Glee Club gave another
song, after which Lieut.. Charles w. Smith,
coin 5hiS the ee" st fttspuue"" Z eut osat" smith niih,
spoke without notes, and every eye was
fixed upon him while he sketched the most
salient points in the character Of Lincoln
as a statesman. The speaker thought the
foundation of his craftsmanship was his in
tegrity, which was more than a dollar-and-
made him Conscientious in ali his work,
and SO careful that his conclusions were
of a question, and he could see more of a
question than his more experienced asso-
ciates, not because he had what Is called
intuition, but because he had the capacity,
the patience and the conScientiousneSs to
thoroughly investigate. When he became
President it was feared that he would fail
from lack of acquaintance with public af-
fairs, but it was not long before he showed
himself greater than his associates i'm ali
the great crises thr0lOh which ha pYYida1
the Nation. Instead of being an injury,
it was, in the opinion of the
been brought up in public life and learned
the custom of compromising and drifting.
His superior craftsmanship was shown in
the fact that he did his greatest deeds at
the opportune hour. He could not be hur-
ried, but when, in his judgment, the time
had come, he could not be delayed. BY
greatest problems of craftsmanship, and
had so worked them out that he was pre-
every act and every word. His humanity
won him the people. He trusted them,
and led as a statesman should. No mere
outline can give an adequate idea of an adj
dress. every word of which was listened to
so intently that applause was denied al
most until he had closed, when 1t was as
generous as he could wish.
The next toast, Lincoln, in the Present
and Future" was responded to by u. A.
Smith. The central idea was that Lincoln
is the most potential character for good in
the public mind to-day, and will be in all
the years to come.
1.-The Humor of Lincoln was responded
to by Lieutenant Harry c.. Adams. The
right man had been assigned to the most
difficult task of the evening. He began by
pose he was a gloomy-looking man. HIS
humor was what saved him-a safety
valve. The speaker went on to give IL
Illustrations of a hunor that never wound
ed, that always had a point, and was al
ways instructive and always genuine. The
Illustrations which the speaker gave were
ralofP6 with the genius of a nnmOrlSt and
called forth repeated rounds of applause.
1t was a most appreciative exemplifcation
personal Recollections of Lincoln was
| responded to be Major w. j. Richards, who
told, in a most entertaining manner, of the
debate he heard as a boy between Lincoln
and Douglas.
Governor Matthews. when introduced,
was received with applause. He spoke elo-
quently of the mother of Lincoln, and
maintained that her early instruction of the
boy planted in his mind and conscience the
seeds, the fruition of which vas his grand
character. He said that such conscientious
mothers had the future of the Republic in
their hands, and ii was safe there. As the
Governor took his seat the commandery
rose to it's feet and pledged the health of
the Governor and commander-in-chief, and
the Bald-headed Club responded with 80
Rev, F; E. Dewhurst. of Plymouth
but bright Speech. His first great sorrow
as a small boy was the death of Lincoln.
He closed his brief remarks by quoting
Lowell > lIlDulS W LlllSOllI.
1t was then midnight. The companions
joined hands and sang Aud Lang Syne,"
and thus closed one of the most delightful
meetings of the Indiana Commandery.
Major DoXey, Of Anderson, most cordially
invited the 'commandery to hold the May
meeting. which the ladies attend, in that
city, and the invitation was unanimously
accepted with applause.
James NJ. Carmody, Of Evansville. was
elected member. and DR.. r.. Il. Jussup, jr,
of Vincennes, successor to DR.. Jussup. de-
ceased. Captain Donald read a very APP
preciative memorial of the life of tina late
Colonel Zollinger, OF Fort Wayne.
Rioters on Trial.