The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-19

A Memorial Adopted and Several
Short Talks Made.

The memorial exercises in the House yes
terday consisted in the adoption of reso-
lutions and number of short addresses
by members. The chamber was decorated
with flags and flowers and a draped por-
trait of Governor Mount occupied a posi-
ton back Of the Speakers desk On each
end of the desk was a bouquet of carna-
tons, roses and hyacinths, and a large
floral design had been placed on the table
in front of the Speakers desk
All OF those who spoke alluded In the
kindliest way to the dead Ex-Governor and
the highest tribute was paid to his memory.
The resolutions which were signed by a
committee consisting of A. NJ. Scott chair
man; James F. Statesman. j. A. Gauntt
A. o. Reser, Charles S. King, Samuel r.
Artman, John H. James, Charles j. MUIR
ply and Arch A. Waugh, were as follows:
THE MEMORIAL.
"It has been pertinently said that in the
democracy of death all are equal This
mysterious agency invades every household
and its operation is regardless of all hui
man conditions. There is no appeal from
the immutable law which dooms us to dust
1t is the awful statute of destiny which
can neither be amended nor repealed
I'm the passing of James A. Mount the
State of Indiana has suffered an incalcula-
BILE loss to it's best citizenship. The be-
reavement caused by his death is general.
as he exerted a widespread and always
wholesome influence on the affairs of the
people of the State, in the numerous activ-
tiles of his personal and political career
His predominating characteristics were
answering integrity and conscientious de-
votion to all duties, public and private, and
as citizen, soldier, state senator and Gov
ernor, he illustrated the possibilities of
American citizenship and exemplified its
fttest type.
serving the Master without cant or hypoc-
risy, and free from the bigotry of doctrine
and dogma.
1.-The sympathy and coincidence of the
House of Representatives are hereby con-
veyed to the wife and children of the de-
ceased. now plunged in the depths of a
sorrow only tempered by an abiding be-
lief that he has but gone to his just re-
ward.
SHORT TALKS MADE.
The resolutions were offered by Mr.
Scott, and Mr. Reser, of Tippecanoe, Sec
onded the motion in high tribute to the
late Ex-Governor. Mr.. Scott followed Mr.
Reser in short tribute, in which he said
that for more than the third of century
James A. Mount had been his personal
| friend.
| Mr.. Davis. of Greene county. one of the
Democratic members of the House, spoke
next, telling of his first acquaintance with
/ Mr.. Mount -IRe1r acquaintance was last
| ing. and Mr.. Davis said it afforded him
| pleasure to say a word in testimony 81
| the merits of Mr.. Mount.
| James F. Statesman said of Mr.. Mount
! that as worker among men his deeds
were always characterized BY thrift ener-
4 gy and due consideration for fellow
workers. LAS a PARTISAN, said Mr. Suites
man, "he was answering in his LOYALTY &c
| the Republican party but was properly
| appreciative of the political rights of his
oTponents.
| Representative Airhare said that ex-Gov-
eInor Mount "a man who revered
| truth, and truth is the white-winged mes
senger dispatched from the throne of God
who communicates the purpose of heaven
4 to the earth" Mr.. Airhart referred TO Mr.
1 Mount as a fearless and courageous man in
| ell his dealings. prosecuting every purpose
| to a finish. and the speaker believed his
| purposes were we'll taken. In concluding
! Mr.. Airhart said: I'VE invoke the divine
/ blessing upon the family. May peace be
| with them, and the presence of God which
| dispenses JOY and hope. May the family
1 in their future. see something in the pas,
| life of this honored man TO make lighter
| their burden.
| Mr.. Erdlitz spoke briefly, advising ths
| youth OF the State to emulate the life ant
!! character of Governor Mount.
| Mr.. Roberts. of Dearborn county, said
| that 10 him Governor Mount and Governor
Matthews seemed much alike I'm many
ways. Everybody. he said, had faith In
Claude Matthews. and everybody had per
| feet confidence in James A. Mount. The,
were men who meant what they said and
said what they meant.