The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-09
DAY OF PEACE.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.

tOo4NO1ODElt IhONl AhOl aII%.J
will furnish US with another. In all the
worlds history no case is found in which
Q great emergency has failed of fit lead
er. Mirabeau tells us that the mother of
the Gracchi cast the ashes of her MUIR
dered sons In the air, and from them came
Caius Marius. who scourged the oppressors
of his people until the River Tiber was col
ored with their blood. From the ashes of
William Goebel let there spring champion
Of the peoples cause. The brunt of the
battle that he waged needed only eontin-
uance Of his efforts to crown 1t with sue
cess. and that result was reached more
speedily I'm his taking off.
Revolving as were the methods en-
ployed to compass his destruction, there
were features connected with the end that
tend to comfort and reconcile us to IL. He
had been given the high commission to
claim his State and to redeem his people.
And this work he had nobly done. The
full measure of his ambition had been at
tanned Dying, he attested by his smile
the satisfaction of his soul when the oath
OF office was administered, and he breathed
his last listening to the prayers that his
people, grateful for their deliverance from
the domination of anarchists and assas-
sins. sent with his unfettered spirit into
the presence of his God.
lis not my purpose to utter over this
grave a fulsome eulogy. The rule teaches
US to say nothing of the dead but good.
A better rule would tell US to utter nothing
OF the dead save that which is true. He
whom we bury here to-day could well af-
ford to have applied this latter rule. Faults
doubt not that he had If not he would
not have been a man. But his life and
character made up man in whom his
people and his country found just cause of
pride.
II knew him well, and the closer and
more intimate that acquaintance became
the more L admired and trusted and loved
him. Possessed of splendid natural endow-
ments, developed by patient study and un-
RENTING labor, persistent in the prosecu-
ton of his every purpose, loyal to every
duty and demand of friendship. with iron
nerve and unwavering honesty. we offer
him as an example to those who to
follow US.
1.-The calcium light turned on his years of
public service disclosed no flaws. but only
brought out clearer his incorruptible integ-
rity. No opponent or enemy. however bit
ssr. ever dared to impeach his honesty.
Clean-handed, chivalrous, able and brave,
he naturally became in early manhood
leader of men. His efforts tended TO ele-
waite and to improve the condition of his
fellows. The world was better for his liy-
ing. and the masses OF the people never
had and never lost truer, better friend.
There is nothing now that we can do
Tor him. No peans that we may sing can
make his sleep more peaceful or profound.
No eulogium that we can utter can pene-
trate the leaden ear of death. No monu-
ment that we can build can reach into that
far-of realm to which his heroic soul has
gone. But we can cherish his memory,
emulate his virtues, and follow his exam
pie.
ering granite shaft that shall defy the cor
roding touch of time. Inscribe upon IL an
epitaph that shall be worthy of the man.
He earned this at our hands. In life and
death he was consecrated to the peoples
cause. He lived an honest life and gave
his life for your deliverance. OF him no
pillowed upon her bosom a truer son. nor
heaven opened wide her portals to receive
q manlier spirit !"
AS the stentorian voice of Mr. Blackburn
,rs+ ~, ,, "A
ing of Mr.. Goebel. and as he stated that
1T was not the work of a crank or
crazed assassin. murmurs of mo, no"
and That's right" came from the closely
packed crowd, while tears stood in the
eyes OF many OF the grinl-faced men within
hearing of his voice.
j. GRIPS W. BECKHAMS REMARKS.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Blackburn's
speech ]. C. w. Beckham was introduced
to make the closing address Of the cere-
monies He. too. was compelled TO climb
on to the table placed at the side of the
casket before the clamors of the crowd
ceased. He spoke as follows:
1.-THE bleeding heart of Kentucky is here
to-day to pay its tribute of love over the
bier of its most distinguished statesman
Never before In the history OF the State
has sadder blow been dealt its people and
never again, L fear. will we have another
leader like the brave. gallant and intrepid
grieve his unl4mey end. let us at
least rejoice that, for generations TO come.
our people will have before their eyes his
superb character as model and inspira-
ton TO every patriotic citizen.
I'm mis- death KENTUCKY has lost her
greatest s9n and her people have lost their
most faithful friend. BY reason OF his 10y
atty 10 the cause of me common people
and his advocacy of those principles that
were for their interest ana by reason of
his conspicuous ability In advancing those
principles. he lies here to-day. the victim
OF corporate greed Throughout his long
public career no instance can be found
where he was not bravely and ably espous-
ing the cause OF the people and standing
like young lion In the pathway OF the
aggressions Of wealth
..But. my friends. that chief characters
tic OF this great man 10 which / would
especially direct your attention. was his
love and devotion 10 the law Throughout
all his career he has always acted within
the limits OF the law. and throughout this
late and tragic contest he has, on all occa-
sions. urged his friends and followers to do
nothing that was not legal and proper
.sd to-day IN the disturbed condition of
orr state. when the responsibilities OF this
great Office have devolyed upon me. ap-
peal TO the people OF this State that