The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-24
A woman's Description Of MI. hendricks.

A Woman's Description of Mr.. Hendricks.
Laura Ream, in Philadelphia Times
twas picture of health and strength Mr..
Hendricks here presented that would scarcely be
recognized by those who saw him under the
strain of the Chicago convention He stood in
the wide hall of his residence, with the open
door leading to spacious yard, shaded by fine
trees planted years ago by the late Hon. Oliver
Il. Smith Since Mr.. Hendricks marriage he
has lived In many houses, but never il one built
after plan of his making or selection. Now he
resides in substantial two-story brick dwelling,
built by the late General Love and the double of
one erected by the Generals father-in-law, the
late Hon. o. FL. Smith. It is not a house of
many rooms, but they are large and handsome,
and have an air of comfort foreign to most pre-
tentious dwellings,. The hall is especially spa
cious and with the open door and inviting chairs
and sofa makes pleasant reception room in
summer. Mr. Hendricks private or political
library Is up stairs, and there he has table and
telephone, and receives the politicians who crave
a special hearing. If he shall accept the nom
ination he viii probably have headquarters in a
more accessible quarter although his house is
not out of the way. It faces the State house
grounds on Tennessee street, and is but stones
throw (around the corner1 from the Sentinel Of
fee.
The best likeness Of Mr. Hendricks is one
which was Photographed by Van Loo. The por-
trait Of the ex-senator in the State library,
painted by Freeman. conveys the idea of a high
liver, which is not just Mr. Hendricks being
rather abstemious than otherwise i'll his habits.
The Van Loo does justice to the pose of the fine
Informed head, the brow is clear, the eyes are
penetrating, and the expression is pleasing and
intellectual. The picture even conveys an idea
of the delicacy of complexion, and soft, brown
tint of hair which marks his Scotch descent. His
head and face have changed a good deal in the
last eight years. They seem larger The fore
head is broad and smooth, and the cheeks slope
gently to the chin which is innocent of beard.
The mouth is not large, and the lips are thin. It
is altogether classic mouth and chin, and the
nose is Well-formed and delicate in expression.
The eyes are blue mixed with gray, and express
epenetration than reserve. They are schooled
to express interest in whatever subject is pre-
sented and tell no tales. The head is poised on
a manly figure, with unusual depth of chest,
and its perfect proportions are revealed in the
firm, elastic step The face in repose is free
from wrinkles. In conversation it lights up
amazingly, and, joined to pleasing Difference
of manner, has given him the reputation Of a
Talleyrand That he does not deserve, for, on
occasions, he is extremely outspoken. In all,
the autotype Of Trajan, familiar in the shops,
is q better portrait of Mr. Hendricks than the
generality of those he has had taken. My pic
ture of him would not be complete without
referring to his taste in dress. Those who
saw him in Chicago will join me in saying it
is perfect.