The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-31
EX-GOVERNOR MATTHEW'S.

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There will be much sorrow at the untimely
death of Governor Matthews. He was a
man of clean life and lofty purpose. always
CONSCIENTIOUS and sincere.-Kokomo Trib-
une.
Mr.. Matthews was a typical American.
he was true to his country and its institu-
tons. He was equal to every occasion, and
10 lndlana man has ever gone to his grave
more sincerely mourned than Claude Mat
theWs.-Logansport Pharos CDem)
Claude Matthews was an honest, sincere
man. His private life was stainless. His
ofhcial career was characterized by sturdy
the greatest of Indiana's great Governors,
ne TOOK high rank among its very best.
South Bend Times (Dem.)
In private life he was the ideal husband
and father and the most genial of acquaint-
ances In public life he was diligent, honest
and reliable. As Governor he made a record
creditable to himself and to his party. File
may not have always been right on public
questions, but he always thought he was.
Lafayette Courier.
He was a loyal, patriotic citizen, an
ardent partisan, but honest and true to his
convictions He was an eloquent orator
and in private life he was always charm
ing and courteous alike to all. He is spoken
OF as model husband and father, true
and faithful friend. His untimely death will
pc mourned throughout the State.-Wabash
Plain Dealer
All people, irrespective Of party, are sad
dened by the untimely death of Claude
Matthews. He was a good American and
was consequently the sort of a man whom
even his political opponents did not regret
TO see at the head of affairs. He won golden
opinions from all sorts of men and he won
them by reason of the fact that he meas
ured up to the popular ideal of American
ip-CrawfOrdsville Journal
In the death of Ex-Governor Claude
Matthews Indiana loses one of her bright
est sons, a useful citizen, a of high
character and a genial companion and
friend The State mourns to-day the loss
of one who has served her faithfully and
well. Only fifty-three years of age, he is
taken away all too early, for there should
have been many years yet of usefulness
Lofore nlnl-New Albany Tribune.
The sudden death of Ex-Governor Mat
thews will cause general sorrow throughout
Indiana He had served the State we'll and
his many friends and admirers believed that
there yet higher things in store for
him as public man. His record as the
chief executive of the State was such as
TO command the respect of the people re-
CARELESS of party. He was partisan, yet
he had the respect of his political opponents.
Always genial and affable. he won friends
both in public and private life.-Seymour
Republican
Claude Matthews was one of the notable
Governors of Indiana and reflected credit
upon the State. He was man of good
birth and breeding, of patriotic and public
spirited impulses and of unquestioned in
tegrity. In public life he was anxious to do
his full duty to the people and his State,
and he seldom made an error of judgment.
He had an abundance of common sense and
both the courage and energy to follow its
dictates. He was firm and courteous. AS
4 partisan he was rigid and yet fair In
private life Governor Matthews was a gen.
tleman of high character, true to his family
and his friends.-Fort Wayne Gazette.
Claude Matthews, Ex-Governor of Indiana,
is dead and the whole State expresses
heartfelt regret at what seems an untimely
demise. The end has come to one who was
an honest official and good citizen. such a
one as the State needs in the serious con-
sideration of matters pertaining to its de-
velopment. His politics he regarded
as principle, not permitting it to become
offensive. He was d man that could COM
mand the confidence and respect of those
who held views to which his were antag-
onistic. He was a good official, an upright
man, an honorable politician, a model hus-
band and father and at all times gentle
man.-Muncie Times.
The death of Ex-Governor Matthews on
Sunday morning is to be deeply regretted.
He was just in the prime of a vigorous
manhood and promised many years of use
full work to his country. He was a man of
superior attainments and made strong and
lasting impressions upon all with whom he
came in contact, He was manly man.
Courage and honest convictions charac-
terized his public and private acts. He was
not great in the sense that he lowered
above his fellows, but he was great in the
faithful discharge of his duties and in the
love and affections of those who knew him
best. Irrespective of party ties, he was held
in very high regard by men of all parties.
-NObleSVille Ledger.
Indiana bows in sorrow at the bier of a
favorite son. The people mourn the loss OF
leader and Democracy a great champion
Endowed with the elements of greatness
Claude Matthews welded from the moment
he entered public life a commanding in
huence. He was strong in party councils
safe in official life, and with motives pure
and great breadth of mind. it is natural that
his strong personality should have i'm
pressed itself on the public affairs of the
State. Mr.. Matthews was the idol of the
Democracy of Indiana. His public career
is without stain or error, and, stricken
down as he was in the years of his popu-
larity and usefulness, it is not for us to
prophesy what the future had in store for
him.-Fort Wayne Journal Oem)