Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1902 — BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTES TO DESERVING MEN. [ARTICLE]

BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTES TO DESERVING MEN.

In his speech before the Democratic Congressional convention, after referring to the difficulties to be overcome, Capt. Guthrie paid the following beautiful tribute to former residents of Monticello—tributes that will be appreciated by those who knew these men in years gone by. He said: “I have also some encouragein the thought that our own little town has furnished examples which are worthy of imitation and stand as an inspiration to us all. “In years gone by this district seemed hopeless for those who believed in the principles of Jefferson. “The people came to the rescue and elected to the high office for which you have nominated me, one of our own townsmen—one whose name was a household word. One whose voice was sweet and kind and whose touch was healing. “Known and respected by all throughout this and adjoining counties; with character pure and white, and purposes lofty and noble, he lived a life of honor and usefulness, serving the people with his professional knowledge and skill and the district in congress and the country at large, with industry, energy and devotion seldom equaled. “I refer to our deceased and beloved fellow townsman, Dr. W. S. Haymond. “On other occasions, and there were many of them, when the light of hope had almost gone out of the hearts of the democracy of this district, when the teachings of Jackson and our forefathers seemed almost forgotten; yon called another of our townsmen, and asked him to lead you to vic“You that are older remember the great political battles in which he led you A scholar, a linguist, a jurist and an advocate of rare attainments and ability, he always stood for the principles of Jefferson and Jackson, and for the common people. “He stood like a gladiator in the political arena, battling for Constitutional Government and an honest administration of public affairs. ntellectual giant, having an undaunted and unwavering purpose, true to his own mind and the people of the whole country, he has honored this state and the nation with a record untarnished and with usefulness unsurpassed. “He now lives in retirement in the city of Indianapolis, enjoying the respect of all citizens; with character unspotted, a public record unstained, a life devoted to the public, an honest man, a faithful democrat and a high-minded citizen. “I refer to Ex-United States Senator David Turpie.”