The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-19
ESTEEM AND SORROW.
State Papers Unanimous i'm Their
Tributes to james A. Mount.

Governor Mount Dy the state lie loved so
we'll, he more than requited them all in
the good life he lived and the faithful pub
lie service he rendered. The people of In
diana take leave of him in fond esteem
and loving memory.-Kokomo Tribune.
Henceforth the name of James A. Mount
will be numbered among those of Indianas
illustrious dead. He will be remembered
as one who did we'll whatever work his
hand found to do. whether In high or
humble station, and who shrank from no
duty or responsibility that fell to his lot
South Bend Times (Dem)
Mr.. Mount was, first of ALL an honest
man. He was at heart the farmer he
pretended to be. With a somewhat linn
tied equipment he discharged exacting
duties for the good of his State, and his
state will long remember him as one who
left much TO admire little to be forgiven"
Lafayette Journal (Dem.)
In the death of Governor Mount the State
has lost one of it's wisest and most useful
citizens. He was man whose endeavor
had always been to do his whole duty on
all occasions. He did 1t a soldier as
farmer, as churchman, as a citizen and as
an officer. His record is remarkably sue
cessful in all.-Greensburg Republican.
In the death of ex-Gov. James A. Mount
Indiana loses a magnificent example of the
self-made man. Regret comes to, every
heart as IL 1t were a personal friend. He
was true leader of the people-a sim
cere and courageous man, who mad attained
to high place in the public estimation, and
whose memory will be revered.-Fairmoun
News
Governor Mount proved that 1t was pos
sible for a man of pronounced religious
views to rise to high position in public
affairs. He never worked for the applause
OF the vicious or the depraved. but always
I'D ~ l. - -
pie. In office he was honest and conscien-
tious. He did his duty as he saw it.-Evans-
vile Courier.
Gone. But in his life example is left an
inspiration and lesson-a knowledge that
right doing wins such success prepares
for the summons when IL comes and leaves
the impress of respect love upon the
hearts of those with whom in life the man
must come in contact. Indiana's loss Is
great and the whole State mourns.-Lafay-
cite Courier
The passing Of Governor Mount is.
shock to all the people of the State.
His record as the chief executive of In
diana was one of clean purpose and high
integrity. He was entirely the architect
of his career. Born in poverty. he won his
way to the front by his own effort and his
example is another illustration of the pos
sibilities of the youth of Notwithstanding
ton Herald. tt
No death in the State in late years has
caused more profound sorrow or more gen
eral regret. Just as he had laid aside the
duties and cares of the high office he had
so faithfully filled to take up the rest he
was so much in need of on his farm the
summons came, swift and startling, and
James A. Mount, Indiana's good Governor
for the last four years, passed to his eter-
nal Notwithstanding Review.
In his high Office James A. Mount was
laborious, painstaking, conscientious and
efficient. His standard of true manhood
was the highest, and he lived up to that
standard in every act of his life. Zeal and
loyalty marked the discharge of every
DUTY. During the darkest days of this
matchless Republic he followed the flag he
loved so well. In days of peace he has
won honor, and worn il with eminent credit
Lafayette Call.
Wherever he was placed he performed his
work courageously and conscientiously. AS
Governor he gave the State good admin
istration, and he retired last Monday with
his work approved. Esteemed and respect
ed by all, and by those who knew him in
timately we'll beloved, there is none who
will not wish he might have been spared
to realize his cherished wish to return to
enjoyment OF private life at his beautiful
farm home.-Fort Wayne Sentinel Dem)
OF the shock of the sudden death Of
Governor Mount nothing need be said. IT
Is too obvious and too appalling to need
comment. Cut off in what seemed to be
the prime of manhood, with every promise
OF many years of useful life, Ii emphasizes
the transformers and the uncertainty Of
human existence. $* His record is
clean one and is now among the precious
possessions of the State of Indiana he loved
so much and served SO weIl.-Terre Haute
Gazette Dem.)
AS Governor, Mr.. Mount entered office
with the gibes of his political adversaries
ringing in his ears. At the close of his
career he had the satisfaction of listening
to their plaudits. He was Governor in fact,
and his term will pass into history as one
of the most successful that the State has
ever had. He took the helm with an honest
ministration of the office, and at its close
there was and is universal appreciation of
his career.-Evansville Journal
The State of Indiana mourns to-day be-
cause of the death of the man the citizens
have scarcely ceased to call their chief
executive. The sudden summons which
came to Ex-Governor Mount last night
was shocking in the extreme. 1t always
seems deplorable when man is cut down
in the vigor of his manhood and at the
high tide of his life, but If that man can
lay such claim to rugged honesty
anu perfect simplicity in life as did James
A. Mount, he shall not have lived in vain
Anderson Bulletin Qnd.).
In his death the State has lost one of
her most distinguished and useful citi-
zens BY his own intelligence. industry
integrity and devotion 10 duty he rose from
poverty TO the highest office in the gift of
the people of his State. As a citizen
he always had convictions and fearlessly as
serted them. He never hesitated 10 do his
duty as he saw IL. He was conscientious,
Christian man and carried his religion into
his daily life. AS Governor of the State
he had the supreme confidence Of the peo-
ple.-Seymour Republican.
He was a manly man. kind and generous,
and he believed in the common people. He
was a friend to the farmer and he never
lost his love for that honorable vocation
When the mists of party prejudice have
flown away and Governor Mount and his
administration are known as they ought to
be and will be. he will be ranked as one
OF the best executive officers the State
ever had. His death will be mourned as.
sincerely by the people OF Indiana as was
that OF any other man since the lamented
Observation-Disclosures Republican.
James A. Mount was a good Governor
No man has given the details of the Of
fee more careful attention. He was great
in little things and capable in great things
While he was Governor the dollar of the
taxpayer was secure: he considered him.
interests. Office to him was a sacred trust
the affairs of office were weighty matters
He possessed dignity and sense OF honor
that could not be changed. Mr. Mount was
an honest. conscientious. sincere man in Of
fee. He possessed character of the kind