The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 18.-Mr. and Mrs.
Hendricks occupy very prominent po-
sition in society here, and indeed in ev-
cry place they 60. They entertain sd-
mirable, but not elaborately. They have
no children. Their only boy died when
but three years old in 1851. Since then
when not travelling they have spent their
time alternately between the hotels here
and their elegant private residence -
Personally Mr.. Hendricks is one Of the
most agreeable gentlemen imaginable,
and the brilliant social qualities OF his
wife make her fit companion. He IL
well informed in polite and political lit
erature as we'll as occupying the leading
position at the bar Of Indianapolis.
Mrs. Hendricks is his confidential ad-
wiser and is always consulted before he
takes any important step She ie, II
anything more ambitious than her hus-
band, and has done much to increase bis
popularity by her graceful ways and fem.
inine shrewdness. Although they are
people Of ar.stocratic breeding and ten
denotes, they bv no means hold them
selves aloof from others, but all who
come TO see them are made welcome and
entertained so cleverly that all existing
differences OF rank or social position are
forgotten.
Nj. Hendricks is, without doubt, the
most popular man with bis party in In.
diana, and this he obtained by uniform
urbanity, courtesy and consideration for
the feelings Of others. In his social re.
latlons he Is not at all hypocritical or
pretentious, but he is cultured and re-
fined sentleuan-a fact that even bic
bitterest political enemies will readily
acknowledge. He lives ct present 10 Z
large old.fashioned house on North Ten.
nessee street, which is seldom free from
the presence Of friends and acquaint.
ances.
Mrs. Hendricks is ine hooking lady.
about fifty years old, rather email OF
stature, with dark hair and eyes. She
wears al eve glass, which gives her
something Of distingue appearance,
and she dresses richly but plainly. She
is brilliant conversstionalist and LADY
OF real tact. For many years she has
devoted much attention tn charitable
matters, and for four years was one OF
the board OF trustees appointed by the
Republican Governor OF the State Insti-
tuition for the Reformation Of Girls
While president Of the board aleeisla-
tive investigation of the institution Was
held and developed the fact that its az
fairs had been managed much more
economically aud effectively than when
under control OF men.
When Mr. Hendricks was Governor
OF the State she visited with him the VI.
rious penal aud reformatory institutions,
aud was not satisfied with casual in.
spection OF them, but inquired into their
affairs closely. She is valuable to him
in various other ways, for she has an ex-
tended knowledge OF political affairs and
excellent Judgment regarding them. All
OF his carefully prepared speeches bear
the impression Of her work. They ara
q charming couple, thoroughly cong genial
and almost equally talented. From bis
political success Mr.. Hendricks is one
Of the most prominent attorneys OF the
West HIS speciality is railroad cases,
and from his services, combined with
those Of George Hoadly, now Governor
OF Ohio, the two received cash fee of
$50, 600 from the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company about two years ago. He 10
the senior member OF the firm OF Hen.
bricks, Lord d Hendricks. tha last mem.
ber being his cousin, and their business
is very extended and important.