The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-01
THE HERADREPUBcAN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. FRIDAY APRIL 1870

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and It was largely through his efforts
that the army was delayed in getting into
the valley until the following spring.
Previous to that spring conferences had
been held. and the army came into the
state peaceably.
in 1858 he was attached to the staff Of
General Wells as adtutant general, ana
while fulfilling the duties OF this Office,
prepared a voluminous report OF the IN
dian inva sions, which was FORWARDED 10
Washington.
His Judgment was quick and unfailing.
and above all he had loyalty, and these
two qualities form much IN the makeup
of the soldier. 1 believe that President
Winder would have won distinction IN any
department of military work. lie had
strength without harshness; gentleness
without weakness, and loyalty without
sycopnancy. He was a friend IN need,
and willing to sacrifice for his friends.
Former Governor Wells.
Former Governor Heber NJ. Wells was
the next speaker. He paid tribute 10
the worth of President Winder and IN
part said:
Ny first recolIections of John R Winder
are like my first recOllections of Ensign
peak. l cannot remember when l first
became acquainted with him l certainly
cannot remember the first time saw
him, as ii seems to me that have known
him always. In vague sort OF way L
remember that he was my fathers ddJu-
militia 1 can well recall him riding down
the street on a prancing horse, erect ana
military-looking. This horse was known
as 'Croppy,' because of his absence OF
ears, which are said to have been shot
off in Indian engagements. Afterward
when President Winder became county
assessor l was employed in his office and
knew him very well as subordinate
knows a superior; as a son learns TO
know a father.
TT is nv testimony to you that know
no better man, no man with more loving
and lovable Christian graces than John
r. Winder Six o'clock In the morning
never found him in bed, and he worked
cheerily, cheerfully, increasingly, from
morning till night. until his work was
done. He resembled the late President
Woodruff, who had maxim, II Is better
to wear out than to rust out. In all re-
spects he was perfect soldier and per
feet gentleman. He was full of courage
and optimism and with II all had Tine
sense Of humor. which kept his soul sweet
and his days full of sunshine He was
one Of the most approa chabie men l ever
knew. He was a friend to the poor and
a father to the fatherless He was
great reader. especially Of the daily news
paper and having a very retentive MEM
DRY, came to be known waking ency-
clopedia Of information on current
events"
Choir Sings Hymn.
The choir, with Horace S. Ensign as So
loist, then rendered in superb manner the
hymn mid Scenes of Confusion" re-
ligious song set to the music of Home,
Sweet Home The touching strains OF
this hymn brought tears to the eyes OF
many IN the audience.
Nepm L. Norris, the next speaker, SAID
that he had always counted his friend
ship with John r. Winder one Of the best
things in his life. He said in part: For
the past few years l have known him
very intimately and have loved him as
of,o
as one of the green spots in my life"
Francis NJ. Lyman, president OF the
quorum of twelve apostles, the next to
pay tribute to the departed leader. said
that he believed that President Winder
was one of the chosen of the Lord. whom
he had never at any time forsaken. HE
attained early in life the full measure Of
a man. said the speaker, land the full
stature OF the man in Christ Jesus. There
has been no fla ttery in the great and
good thf1fgs said of him. He was always
the same; he was true and faithful to
everybody. He loved all mankind, and
true to his friends and generous TO his
enemies-if he had any. / think he had
none. I have heard as gentle sentiments
from the members who were not Of his
faith as have been expressed here by those
Of his particular faith.
81 have known John r. Winder ever
since 1853. He was a remarkable FACTOR
in the administration of President Brig
ham Young. I became more closely as
ISOLATED with him during the administra-
ton of President John Taylor. He was
man with a heart broad enough to en-
brace everybody. When he was selected
as first counselor to President Joseph E
Smith. he accepted his honor modeStly
and had borne II modestly to the time OF
his death.
sI trust that the spirit he enjoyed and
the example he set may always abide
among the latter-Gay saints, that we may
always profit thereby. | pray Coo that
Inl cT1ir a hide with
terlty forever"
To President John R. winder. Apostle
Heber J. Grant paid the tribute which a
sTn pays 10 fathers err love-" said Apostle
Grant ''but John r. Winder bestowed a
world of affection on me. He has done
more for me IN time of distress, financial
and otherwise, than any other man In the
world. May we be as loyal ana true as
he has been, is my prayer.
President Smiths Address.
President Joseph F. Smith, in speaking
of the departed counselor in the first
presidency, said in part:
Il do not dare to trust to my fee lings to
enter any extended remarks on this Occa-
sion The family feels most keenly the
loss in husband, father orother an, ano
gra ndfather, but I have felt for a lone
| time during the sickness of my brother
since his death that If it were possible
/ for any one to sense his loss more keenly
than 1, that person has my heartfelt sym
pathy / have known President Windel
since my boyhood and l have been asso-
| ciated with him in very many capacities
| I'm early days IS members OF the city
| council we were associated together.
| have also been intimately associated with
| him in military affairs. / had the honor
of serving with him in what is known as
/ the Echo war. Again. j have been more
closely associated with him in his capa-
| city as counselor.
! SDurine all the years that we were asso-
ciated in this great and glorious work,
| have grown to love him more ana more
| and particularly during my presidency OF
| the church. The separation is severe
| blow to me. If there is any man of his
| acquaintance who loved him more, or had
/ occasion to love him more than l do, ]
have only to say God bless that man, TOT
/ anyone who loved President Winder must
be a good man, according to the best OF
| his knowledge. Men can not love sucn
man as John r. Winder without having
/ some good in themselves.
Speaking of his civil service and bust
| ness connections and his association with
Il many enterprises that have been inaugu-
rated here, have only TO say that Presi-
dent John r. Winder never Sought honoi
| or business office; such positions always
True as heaven itself, there could never
be a truer man to his convictions and
friends than Jonn X Wlnder. l nave re-
ceived kilograms from many people. ex-
| pressing coincidence and have also re-
ceived a number of communications from
| presidents of stakes and other church OF
ficialS. as also from non-members of tht
| church, who express regret at the deatf
/ of President Winder.
1.-THE work of the Lord, in which Presi
dent Winder has been engaged so manS
wears so assiduously. is in the hands o.
the Almighty and we are forced to &C
| knowledge the Lord will oldain things foi
the good and upbuilding- and advancement
of the cause of Zion. Mnile we TO-DAY
cannot see where we can fill his place, IN