Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 17, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 January 1901 — Page 2

TUE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1901.

me to extend remarks of welcome during the past four years, but this Is the first time I have been callod upon to say goodbye. Among the many pleasant associations I have formed In Indianapolis none Is severed with as rauch regret as my connection with this school and this Bible class. I shall always retain the greatest Interest In the future welfare of these young men. It has been the unvarying rule In our hom that our entire family goes to Sunday school every Sabbath morning, no matter how unfavorable the weather or how far the distance. I regard the Sunday school, with Its opportunities for the study of God's word, as one of the greatest Influences for keeping the young from paths Of evil Following his remarks the Rev. Mr. Haines spoke of the church and Sunday school work of Mr. Mount, expressing the appreciation which was felt by all. and the satisfaction that a man with such a multiplicity of duties which could not be neglected found time for so much and good active work In the church and school. Special services are now being held nightly at the church and last night It became known among the attendants that Governor Mount was dead. Upon hearing it Mr. Haines at once went to the Denlscn. extending what sympathy he could to Mrs. Mount and their friends. After praying with Mrs. Mount, at her solicitation, he returned to the church and offered the following prayer: "We thank God for his great and blessed gospel which is light In dark places. I hardly dare trust myself to speak of what Is In the hearts of everyone of us toright. Last Sabbath In this room we heard our brother give us his farewell to our Sunday school. He thought and we thought it was because he was going to Uavc our city, but it was In reality because he was going to leave this world. Praise God for the example of such a man not because he is perfect like all cf us he had his faults but because he was so sincere, so conscientious, so loving. I pray God this may come as a message to you all for the need of a more consecrated life." The prayer by the Rev. Mr. Haines was followed by brief remarks and prayers by Elders T. C. Day and Hugh H. Hanna, hl3 church associates.

GOVERNOR DlItHIN HERE. When He Heard of the Death He Came to the'tlty-lIU Tribute. Governor Durbin arrived at 10:40 o'clock last night from his home In Anderson, having been informed of ex-Governor Mount's death by his private secretary. Colonel Wilson, who talked with hlra over the longdistance telephone. Colonel Wilson met Governor Durbin at the Union Station, and both waited for the arrival of the Connersville train, which was expected to bring Rev. Harry Mount, ex-Governor Mount's son, and wife. In some manner Governor Durbin and Colonel Wilson missed Mr. Mount and they then proceeded to the DenIson Hotel. While they were talking with Sirs. Mount, Rev. Harry Mount arrived. Hl3 wife did not accompany him. Although Mrs. Mount was almost prostrated with this great sorrow, she warned and advised Governor Durbin while talking to him. "Governor Durbin," she said, "this office has killed my husband. Don't let it kill you." Governor Durbin and Colonel Wilson reached the Statehouse about 11 o'clock, where they met Atterney General Taylor. Governor Durbin gave the following estimate of ex-Govemor Mount: "My intimate acquaintance with Governor Mount covered a period of comparatively recent years, but I had previously formed a high opinion of his ability, his Integrity and his versatility. Few public speakers excelled him. He appeared to- be always prepared for any emergency, and his public addresses were Invariably in good taste. It was my good fortune to be with him on his trip to Texas on the occasion of the return of the flue of Terry's Rangers, and at the various cities we visited throughout the Journey he delivered a series o speeches that won enthusiastic praise. He was a man of large mind and great heart. He was patriotic to the core. He was a sincere Christian gentleman, ever mindful of his duty to hl3 fellow-men and to the God he worshipped with abiding faith. When the news of his sudden death reached me at my home to-night I was tho:ked beyond power of expression. It is one of the great sorrows of my life, for he was my faithful friend. His judgment was sound and he was absolutely fearless in the discharge of his official duties, but he never seemed too busy or too weary to greet all callers at his office. During a period of four years he has been on a constant strain. The reaction was fatal. Just as it was In the ca3e of his able predecessor, the lamented Oovernor Matthews. I am so shocked by this unspeakably sad ending of Governor Mount's useful and honorable life that I cannot find words to adequately express my grief. His death will cause sorrow in every household in our .rreat State, for surely he was a man of the people and for the people." Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Talks. Lieutenant Governor Gilbert last night paid the following tribute to the late exGovernor: "The death of ex-Governor Mount comes as such a sudden shock to me that I can hardly express my views a to his life and character. Nothing could better Illustrate the vanity of all earthly things, or could better serve to show the value of an earnest, honest life. Governor Mount was a man who felt the burden of public service. He strove to give the people whose servant he was the best of his WEATHEE FORECAST. Colder In Central Indiana, with Northwesterly Wind. J WASHINGTON. Jan. 16. Forecast for Thursday and Friday: For Ohio Fair on Thursday, except cloudiness and local snows along the northeastern lake shore; colder in eastern and southern portions; northwesterly winds brisk to high on tae lake. Friday fair, except occasional snows along the northeastern lake shore. For Indiana and Illinois Fair on Thursday arid Friday; colder in central portions on Thursday; northwesterly winds, brisk to high on lake. Local Observations on Jan. 10. Ber. Ther. R.H. Wind. Weather. Fre. 7 a. m..20.6G 27 3 West. Cloudy 0.00 7 p.m. .23.57 34 55 West. Clear. 0.00 Maximum temperature, 57; minimum temperature. 31. Following Is a comparative statement of the mean temperature and total precipitation for Jan. 16: Temp. Tre. Normal 2$ 0.09 Mean 46 0.00 Departure from normal 0.09 Departure since Jan. 1 1J ui Plus. C. P. It. WAFPENHANS. Local Forecast Official. Yesterday's Temperaturen. Stations. Min. Max. 7 a.m. Atlanta. Ga K l 54 Bismarck. N. D 2 28 2 Buffalo. N. V 34 4S 34 Calgary. N. W. T 14 24 22 Chicago. Ill 24 30 24 Cairo, 111...". 41 43 44 Cheyenne. Wyo 21 31 30 Cincinnati. 0 3S 4J . 38 Concordia, Kas 28 , 53 Davenport. Ia 2G SO 28 Des Moines, Ia 22 2S 22 Galves'or- Tex 00 $3 60 Helena- Mont 28 33 33 Jacksonville. Fia 43 63 0 Kansas City, Mo 34 41 42 little P.ock, Ark 4 52 4S Marquette, Mich 20 2G 20 Memphis, Term 4S &i ' 4$ Nashville. Tenn ;41 54 41 New Orleans, La C2 71 eg New York city 31 S4 4S North Platte. Neb 13 41 Oklahoma. O. T 30 50 44 Omaha. Nob 30 42 36 Pittsburg. Pa 40 54 4) C;u 'Appelle, N. W. T....il 6 10 HapM City. S. D 22 40 30 Fiit Lake City 26 33 12 St. Louis, Mo 2 41 38 Ft. Paul. Minn 12 18 BprlRgfietd. Ill 32 4) St CriHngfield, Mo 32 41 33 Vickt'burg. Miss CO C4 4 T.'ashSngton, D. C CI C3 8 Below zero. ; Cl'IXC THE till H IS TWO DAYS r.ixative Crsmo-Qulnlce removes the cause.

life and he succeeded. With small ambitions for himself he rose to the highest office In his State. Having attained this rtatlon. he gave to it his energies. Ho gave his life to the people. And the people loved him as they always love a life of service. He was true and just, fearless In the right as h saw the right, and his memory will always be dear to those who love a manly man." GEX. HARRISON TALKS.

He Paid a IHkIi Trlbnte to KiGorrrnnr Mount. Ex-President Harrison was deeply moved by. the news of the sudden death of ex-Governor Mount, which was conveyed to him about half an hour after the sad event happened. "It was a tragic termination of a useful career," said General Harrison at his home last night. The general gave out the following tribute to the distinguished deceased: "Governor Mount's chief characteristic was fidelity. He never made a light thing of duty, however small. He took his conscience into all the affairs of life a cultivated conscience. His military service was not a frolic, but the sober discharge of a citizen's duty. His administration as Governor will be more and more highly regarded as time goes on. It has been clean, open, vigorous and wise. His nonpartisan administration of the benevolent, penal and reformatory Institutions of the State deserves the unstinted praise of all good men. Every tubsequent administration Is put under bonds not to lower the mark. "Governor Mount took God Into account in his public as well as his private life. Ho was a man of very large information and had a quick and strong interest in all good things. His death Is a great calamity, for h!? acquired Influence would have been of immense value to the State if his life could have been spared." George G. Tanner learned of the death of the ex-Governor while riding to his home on a North Pennsylvania-street car last r.ight. "I am greatly shocked to hear of the death of such a great man," said Mr. 1 anner. "His administration has been one cf the best ever given to Indiana by a Governor. His life was beautiful and clean and he had the respect of every man who knew him." A CLOSE FRIKXD. High Tribute Paltl by Attorney General Taylor. Attorney General William L. Taylor, who was a close friend and associated with Governor Mount during the latter's incumbency as Governor, said last night: "I was with Governor Mount most all the forenoon discussing public matters and I never saw him in better spirits than he was during the morning. He was particularly pleased with cartoons that have from time to time appeared respecting him. He reviewed his four years with pride at the results. He was particularly happy to think that he would soon return to his farm. "Indiana never had a Governor In all her history that staid more closely to the people than did Governor Mount. Manytimes have I heard him say that the party that staid closely to the people would and ought to rule. He was indeed the tribune of the plain people of this State. He was as courageous In the defense of right and as relentless In pursuit of wrong as any man I ever knew. He was a most worthy successor to the great Governors of Indiana. ' "During his incumbency as Governor be has worked hard and his demise was no doubt due to the relaxation of the strain of his work and his official duties. He devoted his entire time to his official duties and I have seen him day after day going through books and papers even after his office force had left the office." COL. WILSO.VS TRIBUTE. He Served Him In nn Intimate Capacity for Four Years. Col. Charles E. Wilson, who was secretary to Governor Mount during his four years as Governor, and was very close to him, raid last night: "I knew Governor Mount from my earliest boyhood, and our relations have always been of a close and most agreeable nature. He was one of the best men I have ever known. There was not a mean trait In his character. He was magnanimous to a degree, and considerate to a fault. His conscience was with him always. This was Illustrated, by a simple Incident on yesterday. He "was cleaning out his desk preparatory to returning to his farm, and he came to my room with a number of. postage stamps. I said to him. "Why not keep them?" and he replied: "They are not mine; this is the property of the State." Again I said to him to take with him some of the official letter heads that he had been using during the whole term of his office, and he made the same reply, 'This is not mine; it is the property of the State of Indiana.' He was uniformly kind, especially to the employes of the office, and only this morning he gave a parting letter to each one overflowing with affection. "He was enthusiastic In evarythlng' he undertook end labored Incessantly. He was often imposed upon, and his kindness of heart which led him to admit snybo ly and everybody to his presence frequently caused him treak down. The trv.th Is, he was literally worked an! vorrkd to death. He said to me only an hour or two Lefore his death that be felt relieved of a great responsibility, and he loosed forward to his return to his farm with the greatest pleasure. He had no further political Ambition. "He wai altogether content with his one term as Gcvcrnor, and earnestly and sincerely long-id for the peace and corrfort and quiet of his country home. I was at his bedside just before he breathed his last, and I realised tho stunning truth that the man who passed away so suddenly was one of the best and most faithful friends I ever knew." A NEIGHBOR'S "WORDS. Frank M. Dice Tells of n Conversation trltli Mr. .Mount. Frank M. Dice, of Crawfordsvllle. one of Governor Mount's oldest acquaintances and personal friends, was talking to the Governor in front of Governor Durbin's office a few minutes before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Governor was In the best of spirits and talked of returning to his farm in Montgomery county. He told Mr. Dice that he was glad his duties as Governor of Indiana were over, that he felt a great relief and was delighted over the prospects of returning to his farm. Leopold Levy, treasurer of state, talkei with Governor Mount late yesterday afternoon. He was then standing in front of the door of the Governor's office. Mr. Levy approached him to personally thank him for pardoning Thomas Bloom, of Huntington, who had been sentenced to prison for an alleged murder. Bloom had been troubled by thieves and shot a man' in his yard one night who was prowling about the premises. The neighbors sympathized with Bloom and yesterday Mr. Levy told Mr. Mount he felt grateful and thought h-5 had done the rieht thing. The Governor replied that he believed he had and was glad to release a man when there was a promise that he would become a good, substantial citizen. They also talked about other subjects and, as in many other instances, the conversation turned to tho Governor's farm and his expressing a desire to return home. The pardoning of Bloom was Governor Mount's last official act. Tuesday Governor Mount was In the business office of the Journal talking with one of the proprietors of the paper and Senator Blnkley, of Richmond. At that time his conversation was about being free from official duties and returning to his farm. He said he now owned & acres of good land in Montgomery county and had what he thought to be one of th finest farms In the State. In a Joking manner the Governor was asked If he planted hin potatoes In the light of the moon or dark of the moon. To this he replied: "I prefer to plant my potatoes In the light of the moon, because when It is moonlight the days are a little longer and I can pet a few more potatoes planted. As for superstition, I have no use for any man who believes In it. A man who is superstitious is never progressive." Mr. Mount said that when he came home from the army he rented a farm and his ambition then was to become the owner of eighty acres. After working hard his ambition was realized and he said he then became convinced that he could earn more.

He said he thought young men, when they tried, could succeed in farming as well as In mercantile business. He also said he was glad to go back home. BROTHER IX WEST INDIANAPOLIS.

Thomas 3Iount Wait Once James A. Mount's Teacher. Thomas R. Mount, a brother of the dead ex-Governor, lived with his wife at 1716 West Morris street. People who knew the two brothers intimately often spoke of the close resemblance they bore to each other. Thomas was a little slighter in build than his distinguished brother, but In features he was almost a counterpart. Thomas Mount did not take up the occupation of his brother because of an injury he received when he was young, which left him unable to plow. Instead, he learned the carpenter's trade and has since followed that vocation for a livelihood. Although he is now advanced in age, being well along in the sixties, he still works at his trade and had been employed at the shops of Nordyke & Marmon for some time. In earlier days Thomas Mount taught school in Montgomery county and James A. Mount was one of his pupils. The elder Mount looked upon his younger brother with pride and wa3 always greatly pleased to talk of his advancement from a poor farmer boy to be Governor of Indiana, General Carnnhan Talks. General James R. Carnahan, who served as a member of the board of trustee of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans Home at Knlghtstown and also as a member of the Chlckamauga commission during the term of Governor Mount, was one of a sorrowful group of friends of the dead statesman in the lobby of the Denison Hotel last night. "My acquaintance with Governor Mount dates back prior to the civil war,", said General Carnahan. "I knew him as he was beginning his life. I knew him in the service as a soldier, and have known him ever since the close of the war. I always had friendly relations with him, and I can say this of him, that I have never known a man that was more conscientious in the discharge of his duty in every phase of hl3 life than was Governor Mount. He was kind, he was considerate of men in his dealings with them, and to me I never heard him express any Ill-will towards any man during all of the time that I knew him. As an official of the State, I believe he was one of the most conscientious men that It would have been possible to have had. I feel that his loss, even after the close of his public career, will be a great loss to the entire State." Democratic Estimates.. Mayor Taggart gave this estimate of Gov ernor Mount: "The news of Governor Mount's death comes as a great shock to everybody on account of his being apparently In good health. I have always considered him a good, pure man and his untimely death will be regretted by every citizen of Indiana," Senator Purcell. Democratic member of the General Assembly, said: "Governor Mount was thoroughly conscientious in public and private life. He had the courage of his convictions in every relation of life. While he was an ardent party man he did not hesitate to incur the displeasure of leaders of his organization by openly opposing them when he deemed them wrong. Such instances are rare in modern political life. His administration has been clean and if not marked by great brilliancy, it may be attributed to the fact that no occasion has demanded such display of executive talent. His death will be deeply lamented by the people of the State, regardless of party." From Col. C. C. Schreeder. f Cpl. Christian C. Schreeder, representative from Vanderburg county, who was a member of Governor Mount's military staff, was profoundly moved by the information of his chief's sudden death last night. "Of course the death of Governor Mount Is a great shock to us all," said Representative Schreeder, "and especially to us who were associated with him so recently, only night before last, ns members of his staff. And the State,. I feel sure, will take his death as a serious loss, as I know that Governor Mount had closed up a most succesful and honorable career as the chief executive of Indiana. To be taken away in this manner, right at the close of his great publiq career is certainly tragic in the highest degree." Colonel Schreeder called attention to the fact that the death of Governor Mount leaves the State once more, as has so frequently been the case in Its history, without a living ex-Governor. One of His Last Acts. C. S. Plumb, of Purdue University, who is it. the city attending the Wool Growers' meeting and is secretary of the arscciaticn. sale, last night that Governor Mount was at his best when h delivsred an address before that body. The Governor spoke at 2:30 and was very enthusiastic in his speech and seemed to be particularly happy over the privilege of addressing the association. In closing he said: "It is the ha: ple.n moment of my life to lay aside the oevutive duties of the office of Governor and return to my farm." Mr Mcunt.was elected president f the Wool Grcwers' Association, but he had not teen notified of the honor bestowed t.pon him He left shortly after delivering his address, and. as the election was the last thing of the meeting, he did not know it had chosen him as its chief officer. Frank C. Bnrke's Tribute. The following is Frank B. Burke's estimate of Governor Mount: "I have known Governor Mount since 1SS9. We both sat as members of the Indiana State Senate in the session of 18S9-91. He was devoted to the interests of the farmers. He was an honest and a conscientious legislator. He was a believer in constitutional government, and as Governor faithfully kept his oath to support the Constitution of tho Slate of Indiana. He exacted the best service of those whom he appointed to office. As a result, the State institutions during his official term were free from partisan corruption. He believed In God, man and the State of Indiana. He practiced his religion, loved man and honored his State. He was a conscientious official and an honest man." A Democrat Tribute. Henry Warrum. a prominent Democrat, said last night: "Coming at this time. Governor Mount's death has something dramatic about it. Everybody will be sorry that he died, but his life In the historic perspective has closed In a manner which must solace his friends in its suggestion of the heroic. He had rounded out a great career such as is open to all, but enjoyed by few Americans; and as he laid down his high office he laid down his life. He was a fine type of citizenship, a man who lived close to the earth, of democratic manners, shrewd common sense, high honor and laudable ambition. For these reasons he was strong with the common people and will be mourned as he was loved by them." 31emhershlp In Orders. Mr. Mount was not prominently Identified with any secret orders though he was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Darlington and also of the Grand Army of the Republic post at Crawfordsvllle. The officers of all Knights of Pythias lodges are requested to meet at 11 o'clock this morning at the office of Frank Bowers, grand kecjer of records and seals. In tho Fitzgerald building, for the purpose of taking appropriate action relative to the death of Mr. Mount and the arrangements for the funeral. The members-of Mr. Mount's lodge at Darlington were In communication with members of the local lodges last night for the purpose of joining In the work of arranging for the funeral. Telegrams Received. Col. Charles E. Wilson last night receive! telegrams from Rev. John Dlnnen. of St. Mary's Church, Lafayette, and from James M. Dlnnen. of Ft. Wayne, both of whom were friends of Governor Mount. They expressed the keenest regret and extended sympathy to the breaved family. Tribute of Cliarlcs S. Hernly. State Chairman Charles S. Hernly In speaking of Governor Mount's death said: "Ills death will be a great shock to all of the people of the State. It Is sad that ha

should be taken oft so suddenly at the end of his administration which has been so successful that It had endeared him to the people of the State. He was a thoroughly honest and conscientious man and carried his convictions Into the office of Governor. He administered the affairs of State in such a way as to leave an everlasting monument to his fame and honor. I regret his death very much. Indeed." Cant. AV. E. English's Statement. Capt. William E. English last night paid the following tribute to the dead ex-Governor: "In the death of Governor Mount the State has lost one of her best citizens. He was a man of strong and forceful character and had the courage of his convictions. During his administration I became intimately acquainted with Governor Mount and the better I learned to know him the more I appreciated and admired his sterling worth, both as the chief executive of the State and as man. I heard of hts death with exceeding sorrow and regret." - A Loss to the State. R. O. Hawkins said of Governor Mount: "His administration as Governor was a creditable one to his State and to his party. He was a conscientious man. He had the courage of his convictions and Insisted on what he believed to be right in the discharge of his official duties, w-.hout favoritism. His death Is a very great loss to the State and to his party." State Officials Will Meet To-Day. . At the request of Governor Durbin, the State officials will meet at his office at 9:33 o'clock this morning to take action concerning the lamentable death of Governor Mount and to make suitable arrangements for the funeral.

3IAXY EXPRESSIONS. High Encomiums on the Qualities of Ex-Governor Mount. Among the expressions of regret secured on the death of Governor Mount were the following: Ex-Lieutenant Governor Haggard: "1 was shocked to hear of Governor Mount's death, as I had a conversation with him yesterday, when he appeared to be in his usual health. He told me he would address the Farmers' Institute In Illinois next week, and later he intended to take a good, long rest. He was a splendid Governor, satisfactory the great mass of people of all parties. He did not please everybody. No man could. He went Into office without the experience of the practical, so-called politician, but he succeeded without It. He was well informed on nearly all subjects, and was a mine of Information on all matters relating to agriculture and the various industries of the country. He was conscientious and determined in all of his official acts, and upon the whole, without dlsparagment to the record of any of his predecessor, he gave to the people the cleanest and most economical administration they have ever had." XXX Joseph B. Kealing: "Governor Mount was an honest man, and a wise, conservative Governor. The State has suffered a great loss. No man stood closer to the masses than Governor Mount and his administration will go into history as one of the best." xxx Judge John H. Baker: "In the death of Governor Mount the State has lost one of its most able and conscientious public servants. The dead Governor was a man of honesty and conscience, who regarded the Interests of the people committed to his charge as a trust to be guarded unselfishly in the people's interest. In the long list of eminent men who have filled the office of Governor none has ever brought to tho discharge of the duties of the office more singleness of purpose and more earnest desire to perform every duty Incumbent upon them. His life is an illustration of what industry, ability and integrity may accomplish, and to the tolling millions of the State his memory will' long remain an exemplar and an inspiration. The loss to the State is great. A good man has died." xxx W. H. Hart, auditor of State: "My acquaintance with Governor Mount began just after the war.J , fcnew him when he worked by the month on a splendid farm he lived to own. His life was one of ceaseless activity. He was a man of forceful natural ability and, self-equipped, rose to be the chief executive of the State. There never was a time since 1 knew him that he was not a ready debater. He had Ideas of his own and the keenest power of intelligent expresion. His Influence was not of that negative quality that kept an eye on personal popularity. He espoused the right as he believed and cast his influence and example on the side of an Ideal morality and manhood. His services to the State are written in Imperishable history by the four years' record of splendid administration as Governor. A close intimacy of business nature associated In the discharge of public duty gave me opportunity for knowing his worth and works, and no man could have more signally dedicated his time and talents, fearlessly and faithfully to the best interests of Indiana. He was neither a demagogue nor a time-server. He was conscientious, patriotic, sincere and honest. He was in a certain sense a martyr to the demands of the position he held. He did not dedicate to others public duty or shun the tax on time and vitality that is associated with the governorship. I do not recall a day's absence during the sultry summer months he was called to serve on the Tax Board and no matter how busy on the other boards the law assigned to the Governor he was always present. His campaign labors were too exhausting for his strength but he felt the call of duty and responded with characteristic energy. He has gone the way of all our chief executives and he will live with Morton as having been one of the great Gov ernors of Indiana." xxx Union B. Hunt, secretary of State: "I have known Governor Mount Intimately for ten years and have always regarded him as a man of the highest character. Our official relations Were most pleasant. He was always considerate of his associates and they all had the utmost respect for him. He was one of the most conscientious men I ever knew. He labored to serve the State and the people and was absolutely fearless in the discharge of bis duty. At a meeting of the State Tax Board, the last one over which Governor Mount presided, a resolution was passed congratulating him and thanklnjr him for his services as a member of the board. He was deeply touched and responded In a speech in which he clearly showed his emotion. After the board adjourned he said to me: 'I would rather have the good will of those who know me and who know my work and of the people whom I have tried to serve than any other honor that could come to me.' He was pre-eminently a man of the people and the people will be his mourners." xxx Leopold Levy, treasurer of State: "It may well be said that Governor Mount gave his life for the State of Indiana, Anxious to do right, the smallest details of the office were given his closest attention and he had all the qualities of an executive, honest, capable and firm in his convictions. He was a conscientious man and in every way an able executive. His administration will go down in history as one of the best the State has ever had. He will be sincerely mourned by all of the people of the State." XXX Frank Martin, deputy auditor of state: "Governor Mount's death must be a terrible blow to all who have known him. In my""sehool days I learned to admire him, and the years since have deepened that admiration into love. During the last four years have known him more or less Intimately and have watched him as a public servant, and now that he is gone I know that the State has never had a more patriotic ana courageous officer and the people a more liberal or greater friend. Openhearted, pure-minded, sturdy in thought and full of conviction, he was loved by all. His life is an Inspiration to young men. I know they will never know a man more able to give them high Ideas of right living than was Governor Mount." xxx Ex-Governor W. S. Taylor, of Kentucky: "I deeply deplore the death of Governor Mount. He was an Ideal executive and citizen. His life was a model of patriotism and Christianity." xxx Senator W. W. Lambert, of Columbus: "I think Governor Mount was one of the most capable executives the -State has ever had. He was a Christian gentleman, a man of bis heart and In close sympathy

with the people. His death comes as a severe shock." xxx Senator W. C. Ryan, of Allen county: "Governor Mount's death was the culmination of a political career won by honest effort to better tho condition of those vh3 were primarily responsible and honored by bis elevation to the chief executive office of Indiana the agricultural masses. AU classes mourn his loss and realize that or.e of our best Governors has been numbered among the great Iloosiers who have gone to the great unknown." xxx Senator O. M. Keyes. of Dana: "Governor Mount was a man above reproach and gave to the State an administration that may well serve a,s an example for all future Governors of this great common wealth. He will be sadly mourned by the State at large." xxx Senator E. H. Wolcott, of Wolcott: "My first experience with Governor Mount was In work among the farmers' Institutes, In which I was interested. His first speech was one that marked him as a man of forceful courage and strong personality. His administration has been characterized bv his evident des!re to protect the interests of tho common people, who will mourn and miss a true friend and protector." XXX Representative E. Eldenne Small: "The sad Intelligence of the sudden death of the late executive will be a shock to the people of Indiana, without regard to political creed or personal differences of opinion. Governor Mount was a plain lugged man of remarkably forceful character, who Impressed one from the outset by his sturdj. unwavering sincerity of purpose and high motives." . xxx Representative Cyrus E. Davis: "I have been, as everyone e?z, deeply shocked by the death of Governor Mount. Though, not always nble to agree with his course because of difference in party affiliations I have often taken pleasure in commending his administration and willingly bear testlr mony now to his many good qualities and statesmanlike endowments manifested during his term as Governor. He was a good man, an able man and made an excellent executive." , ; .xxx Charles S. King: "The death of Governor Blount so soon after his retirement from oflice comes as a great shock to the people of the State. Governor Mount was beloved by the people, who had great confidence in his sterling integrity and sound common sense. No man in recent years has enjoyed this confidence to such a marked degree. He fully realized the serious responsibilities of his position and discharged his duties conscientiously and courageously. His administration has met with approval and the people will mourn the loss of one who gave the best years of his life to his country and State." xxx Francis T. Hord: "Governor Mount gave the State one of the most honest and the cleanest administration within my recollection. His every thought and action was for the good weal of the people of the State, and he will be sadly missed by them. I think his administration will stand out as that of an honest man rather than that of a politician. He was sincerely admired and respected by all who knew him, and his sudden death comes as a great shock." x'x x Senator W. II. Johnson, of Montgomery county: "I have known the dead Governor for over thirty years, and his untimely end grieves me much. He was a strict man as to the mode of operating a farm and his knowledge of husbandry was almost universal. When he was elected to the State Senate, in 1SS8, he introduced a bill providing for the establishing of the Farmers' Institute, and later he was selected as state lecturer before theso bodies. He was an ordent worker in all that pertained to the farm. He was a prominent 'Greenbacker' when that party sprang into existence, and he was Identified with it for about six years, when he returned to his old party the Republican party. He was a candidate for Congress from the Eighth district in 1190 and was defeated by E. V. Brookshlre, as that district was a large Democratic stronghold. His character was most admirable and his life nn examplar of it. He will be sincerely mourned." xxx Gideon B. Thompson: "Governor Mount was a thoroughly conscientious man, firm in his convictions, and with the courage to express them. Slow, perhaps, sometimes in reaching conclusions, but, his mind once fixed. It was Immovable. No man came to theGovernor's chair within my recollection with a higher inclination , to do the right and his clean administration challenges criticism. Of all the Governors of Indiana It ha3 been my pleasure to know, none hewed closer to the line than he'

AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. Refirret Expressed by Fairbanks, Overstreel and Other Indianlans. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. The news of Governor Mount's sudden death greatly shocked the Indiana colony here, to whom it was first conveyed by the Journal correspondent. They had had, of course, no other Intimation than that he was In good health, wearied, maybe, by the cares of office, yet with a fair prospect of many years in which to enjoy his fame and good name. Senator Fairbanks said: "The death of Governor Mount is a great loss. He was an able executive and gave the State a clean and successful administration. His political adversaries did not challenge it. He was Indeed a faithful servant of the people; he consecrated himself unreservedly lo their service. It Is most pathetic that as he was released from the trials and vexation of a great office and was about to return to the farm he was stricken, lie was delighted with the early prospect of laying aside the burdens of place for the fields which he ardently loved. In a recent letter he said to me: I am exceedingly weary, but will soon enter upon the restful quiet of my country home.' I am profoundly touched by the sudden death of this good man, my good friend." Representative Overstreet said: "I am shocked and deeply grieved at the death of Governor Mount. He will rank In Indiana history as one of her sons who has served his State faithfully and well, both in war and peace. He was close to the people and understood them. A careful student of men, sympathetic but firm, of good judgment and fearless in discharge of duty, his administration as Governor will take creditable rank and his personality and Christian character be long remembered." Representative Hemenway said: "I am shocked and grieved to learn of Governor Mount's sudden death. When I last saw him. during the holidays, he looked the picture of health, and like a man in the prime of life. He was a man of fine character and made a good Governor. Taken from his farm to guide the State, he met every emergency successfully. While never partlcualrly popular with politicians, ho was strong with the plain people. He grew from the day he entered public life, and never more than during the last year of his governorship and life. He was universally recognized as an honest man, who fearlessly performed his duty as he saw it." Sergeant-at-arms Ransdell, of the United States Senate, said: "The announcement of the sudden death of Governor Mount was a great blow to all Indianlans. especially those residing in Washington, who, while intimately acquainted with him, had no Information of his Illness. The announcement of the death of Indiana's Governor came to me while In company with several wellknown Indianlans. We sat at the board of Senator Fairbanks. Mr. Mount has made a good record as Governor, and during his term succeeded In placing the finances of the State in better shape than they had been for some years. The public State debt during his administration was reduced and he left everything financially and otherwise in excellent shape. He was a practical man, clean, straightforward and honorable, and with these natural attributes, it ! no wonder that one can pronotmce his administration clean and thoroughly regret he could not have been permitted to fulfill his full term of usefulness." ANDERSON SHOCKED. Gor. Durbin Overwhelmed by the Nervs of Ills Predecessor's Death. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., Jan, 16. The news of Governor Mount's sudden death came with a shock to Andersonlans to-night and caused a 'sudden change la tha plcjrj cf

scores of citizens who were preparing to attend the reception to Governor Durbin at the Anderson Club. Expressions of profound sorrow are heard on every side. Governor Durbin was overwhelmed by the news, which had been, telephoned to h'.m by Private Secretary Colonel Wilson at the by Private Secretary Wilson and confirmed a few minutes later by telegraph. Ex-Secretary of State Myers said: "Is it possible?" It cannot be! He was a great man far above the average. He was honest, fearless and courageous, and a most pleasant gentleman. I met him frequently during the first year of his administration and I found him careful and painstaking as an official. His administration was clean and honorable. I sincerely mourn his loss to the citizenship of the State." TRIE SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE.

Senator Albert J. IJeverldge's Tribute to the Late Governor. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. CINCINNATI, Jan. 16. Senator Albert J. Beverldge was on the train, en route to Washington, when he learned of the death of ex-Governor Mount. When seen In his car here soon after 9 o'clock thls evening, he said to the Journal correspondent: "I am dazed by this awful news. For three years I have known that Governor Mount was dangerously taxing his strength and I warned him of it. I never knew a man who discharged his duties with such anxious care: then, too, his work for his party on the stump was herculean. He was a great Governor; he was a wise legislator; he was a true servant of the people, whom he understood and loved, and which understood, loved and trusted him. In the death of this noble man the people have lost a steadfast friend and a fearless champion. Indiana's pride of memory will be as lofty as her sorrow will be profound." SADNESS AT CRAWFOROSVILLE. Ex-Governor's Friends Were Preparing to Welcome II Im Home. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 16. The news of the death of former Governor Mount was received here this evening with profound regret and created considerable excitement on the streets. His friends and neighbors were expecting his return to this county to live and were preparing to give him and hl3 wife a warm welcome. Tht;ad news was conveyed to Mrs. Cutler, the daughter of Governor Mount, at the Mount homestead, near Shannondale, by Col. A. FT Ramsey, of the former Governor's staff. Sorrow Expressed at Muncle. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. . MUNCIE, Ind.. Jan. 16v This city was shocked as it has not been before when newspaper bulletins announced the sudden death of ex-Governor Mount this evening. Ills late administration met with general commendation from all classes here and he was held in the highest personal regard. There is the utmost regret at his untimely death so soon after laying aside his great responsibilities. Particulars of the death were eagerly sought. Deep Regret In Shelby. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SHELBY VI LLE, Ind.. Jan. 16. The news of the sudden death of ex-Governor James A. Mount at Indianapolis to-night was received here with widespread expressions of sorrow and sympathy. Mr. Mount had many warm personal friends in this county, who held him In the highest esteem. JAMES fl. MOUNT DEAD. (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) with great tact, skill and diplomacy. He had been a soldier, and when the time came he was well eulpped for the handling of the business. Under his direction the vast sum of money required for the mobilization and equipment of Indiana's quota of troops was paid out. as an advancement to the Federal government, and without any embarrassment to the state's funds. He put into the field for the Spanish-American war five regiments and two batteries, all fully equipped, and he had the honor to be the first Governor in this country to notify the War Department at Washington that the state's quota was in camp and subject to orders of the department. Some of his acts were questioned at the time, but after the rush was over brief explanations caused his accusers to say that he was right. WAS ECONOMICAL. His natural spirit of economy which was developed during his early years at once showed itself In the administration of the affairs of the State, he insisting upon this to such an extent that it was said by some to have been carried to the extreme of parsimony. He required the strictest accounting on the part of those who had the authority to receive and disburse the funds of the State. .... . From the first day of his administration It was his thought to reduce the State's indebtedness rather than increase it, and his success in this was evidenced by the fact that the debt in two years was reduced $1.320.000. saving to the taxpayers Interest of $23.000 annually. The money advanced for the federal government for the payment of expenses In sustaining and equipping the troops called out was also without the expense of Interest being taken from the general funds, and the strict accounting made It possible to have the whole sum about 5250,000 repaid within a very short time after the declaration of peace and without quibbling. All of Governor Mount's administrative acts have been highly commended by good citizens. f A REMARKABLE MAN. Governor Mount was In many ways one of the most remarkable characters ever In charge of the affairs of the State of Indiana. His duties were entered Into with great sincerity of purpose and followed with a fidelity and dignity. His life, and his accomplishments, all of which were the result of hard, work under discouraging circumstances, were such as to be to his great credit and to serve as an example to young men, whose attention was often called to them. The changes in his life make the circumstances of his marriage of particular interest. During his study at Lebanon he wooed and won the hand of Miss Kate A. Boyd, one of the popular young -women of that town. The match was partially arranged before the young woman's mother was aware of the true nature of the companionship. She then objected to her daughter's marriage on the ground that Mr. Mount was only a country boy. andexpressed the oxlnion that he would never amount to much. She finally consented to the marriage and they were quietly married In the cottage located just norh of the Globe mills. Mrs. Mount's mother, "before her death a few years ag. expressed a high appreciation of her choice in a husband and his accomplishments. AS A POLITICAL DEDATEIl. Some of the Characteristics of the Late Ex-Governor. Aside from his record for valor and endurance of hardship In the civil war and his brilliant four years' service to the State of Indiana as its Governor. James A. Mount achieved lasting fame as a political campaigner. His canvass of the State during his face for Governor in 1S36 is stilr dlscussed among politicians of the older generation as one of the greatest marvels that ever came beneath their notice. The choosing of Mr. Mount to make the race for this high office was. in a sense, an accident, since he gained the nomination only after a stubbornly contested fight in the State convention, being triumphant on the seventh ballot. This chance soon proved most fortunate for Mr. Mount's party and afterward for the entire State as well. The campaign suddenly took such a turn that the farming vote was sought after most eagerly. This was on account of the Injection into the political issues of the dangerous heresy of free silver, in support of which it was argued that the alleged rise In tho value of gold had depreciated the value of farm products. At Jlrst many of the most prominent orators in the Republican camp were nonplussed and hesitated to go on the stump to answer the arguments of free silver champions. James A. Mount leaped Into tho breach, fully panoplied at every pclnt, and for more thin two solid months traversed the State from north to south, from

cast to west, delivering speeches In avor of sound money that were marvels of perspicacity and Invincible logic. He was nevrr for a single moment daunted by the bugaboo flaunted in his face by Mr. Bryan and his deluded followers. . GRASP OF THE SITUATION. Mr. Mount was Interviewed at the Denison Hotel a few weeks after the St. Louis convention, while he was stopping over night between shaking points, and said to the rejK)rter: "I have never known meetings to be so well attended, and I have never been so kindly received by the people as this year. I have been on the stump ever since tl St. Louis convention, and I have yet to have the first unsatisfactory meeting. My speeches thus far have been largely confined to localities that were supposed to be hotbeds of free silver sentiment, but in these places I have had large audiences, apparently in full sympathy with our side of the eontentlon. and where questions have been asked they have Invariably been honest requests for Information. I have not yet found a man who asked questions for the,, purpose of en- . tangling me or merely for the sake of interruption, and yet I know I have had plenty of men for listeners who were Inclined toward free silver, because they have come to me after the speeches and told me they had been thinking of voting that way before they heard the matter, discussed from our standpoint." Governor Mount was once asked to what he attributed his great success as a political speaker and debater. "To the fact that In my school days I was an active member of a country debating society," he replied. "I am a firm believer In such organizations. They make a young man have confidence In himself and thoy equip him to say a word In his own behalf whenever' occasion demands." HAD BIG CROWDS. Mr. Mount was greeted at Libert, Ind.. In his gubernatorial campaign, Saturday, Sept. 19, 1SJ6, by the largest crowd ever assembled In Union county for a political gathering. To a reporter on that occasion, he said: "I have made eighty speeches Ir eleven weeks, since the St. Louis convention." This illustrates his indefatigable energy. He delivered two speeches at South Bend Oct. 2. 1ST6, the night speech being his ninety-fourth of the campaign. He addressed about 2.503 people In the afternoon of the same day, and at night had a Tnuch larger audience, after only five hours' advance notice, than listened to Mr. Bryan In the same city, when his coming had been heralded for several weeks. In the closing week of his campaign, Mr. Mount was accompanied by his intimate friend, the distinguished statesman, warrior and author. General Lew Wallace, Mr. Mount speaking In the afternoon and General Wallace at night each day. One of Mr. Mount's largest and most Interesting meetings was held In Taylor's Grove, not many miles distant from Madison, Ind.. on Oct. 15, He was net at the depot In Madison by several hundred men and women, mounted on horses, and the eminent man was escorted to the grove In the country by a cavalcade, at the head of which rode a quartet of buglers, who heralded In clarion notes the approach of the eagerly anticipated party. At cross-roads along the .route of the march the candidate for Governor was greeted by hundreds of men and women brilliantly costumed In dresses of red, white and blue. Arrived at the grove, he was presented to the Immense concourse of people assembled there by Miss Stella Talbert, the pretty daughter of a farmer cf Jefferson county. Miss Talbert referred to the orator as "the private soldier and plough boy who had attained to great distinction. By way of chivalrous reciprocity, Mr. Mount prefaced his speech with an eloquent tribute to woman. HIS LABO.. RECORD. During the campaign of 1S0G Mr. Mount's labor record when he was a member of the State Senate In 1851 .vas attacked by popocratlc organs In various parts of the State. No specific charge was made, but the papers contented themselves with the mere assertion that while a member of the Senate he had been opposed to the Interests of organized labor. Mr. Mount Immediately wrote to Frank B. Alley, secretary of the labor legislative committee and editor of the blue book compiled by that committee for use In the campaign of 1S)2. and asked Mr. Alley for his recollections as to the matters charged. Mr. Alley replied as fol1 o w s "Hon. James A. Mount, Dear Sir: In answer to your letter or recent date,, calling my attention to attacks upon your attitude toward labor bills before the Indiana Legislature of 1891, I will state, as secretary of that labor committee, you were always found on the right side, with one exception, when there was considerable misunderstanding by the unions relative to the 'Foley arbitration bill some unions favoring it and others opposed. But. later on. this committee, being so Impressed with your interest In our measures, requested the president of the Senate to appoint you on the committee of conference into whose hands the coemployes' liability bill was consigned. This request would never have been made had we not had the most Implicit confidence in you. (See page 33, Blue Book.) I can frankly say to the wage-earners of Indiana that they will make no mistake; should they give you their support" A FORTUNATE OCCURENCE. An Interesting article appeared in the Journal of Monday, Oct. 25, 1805, concerning the man who was In a few days to be elected Governor of Indiana. It read as follows: "The Republicans of Indiana have congratulated themselves over any over again during this campaign over the fortunate turn In the State convention that gave the nomination for Governor to James A. Mount. Mr. Mount has made an Ideal can didate and it Is freely predicted that he will make one of ths best Governors Indiana has ever had In time of peace. With, a clean public and private record, with a reputation for wide reading and a high order of intelligence, he started Into tho campaign with the respect and esteem of every man who knew him. He Is coming out of It with that esteem Increased to genuine admiration und with a reputation and following that are bound to make him a force of much magnitude In the future politics of Indiana. He has made a magnificent campaign. Beginning a week after the St. Louis convention, he has spoken almost dally and often twice a day up to the present, and will continue to do se until Saturday evening. He h.ad no sooner been nominated than the campaign a A. A A t A . M

100K nucn m. turn inm it whh me larmer that the party was most anxious to reach, and In this condition of affairs It was most fortunate that It had a farmer to bear its standard, for Mr. Mount, though ho never made any demagogic parade of the fact, is a farmer who farms. jjr. Mount Is a logical thinker and clear, forcible talker, and combines the elements of an Ideal candidate In a campaign that appeals largely to the sturdy farmers of Indiana for Its support." Some of the words of the foreign article were prophetic. The man referred to dil make one of the greatest Governors Indiana has ever had In time of pear-, an I with history aiding rrophecy. It can be said, in time of war also. A significant remark was made by Governor-elect Mount at a huge rail given In his honor In Crawfordsvllle, Nov. 7, lH. Just before he delivered his speech, which was, of course, the principal event of the day, he said to a reporter that he received neither the nomination nor the election as Governor with any degree of pride, but with fear and trembling. Governor Mount supervised the working of two Legislatures, tho?e of ls97 and lSirj

ana in doiii ne wa neia in tne nignest esteem by majority (Republican) and minority alike. Some of the pet measures of both sessions were allowed to go by default bcause Republicans in Senate and House respected Governor Mount so highly that they hesitated to pa?s bills over his veto. AS A FARMER. Governor Mount attained widespread fame as a practical and scientific farmer. His success on the farm early attracted the attention of neighbors for miles around, and he was requested to deliver talks on practical farming at farmers' Institutes Jn his neighborhood. The fame of these addresses spread until he was soon in demand at Institutes all over the State, and in a short time he was receiving Invitations to go to other States and tell his views of farming. "I have always studied the law of supply and demand, of production and consumption," was erne of hft oft-repeted remarks of axiomatic wisdom. He would note the state of the actual (not speculative) markets of the world and rroflt by knowledge thus gained. Often he would startle his neighbors by heavy Investment in a certain kind of stock when everybody else about him was celling that p-irtlculir (CONTINUED ON 1'AGC 3, COL. C -