Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-26
CONGRESSIONAL Action REEDBD.
A BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE LIFE
HOspitsbIeness of His Home and Love
for His wife.

for His wife.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 25.-Mr. and Mrs.
Hendricks had lived in indianapolis for
nearly thirty years, and have been prom.
inent in all the representative social iea-
lures OF the city's existence. They had
but one child, who died when but years
old, when they lived in Shelby county.
For a long time they had apartments in
hotels here. as MIR. Hendricks official du-
ties kept him in Washington much OF the
time. Afterwards they had a residence
in the northern part OF the city, but about
five years ago moved down town 10 an OLD
family residence directly opposite the
State house, where they have since lived.
HosrIrABLE DOORS.
They entertained their friends frequent
ly by parties and receptions, and were
always 'at home" to those who called.
10 was this that made MIR. Hendricks de-
servedly 80 popular, for he aud his wife
trea ed everybody cordially and cOurte-
ously. and those whose positions in life
we're inferior were always sure Of kind
ly reception at his house. Mr.. Hendricks
was very charitable, and calls on him for
aid were frequent, and never unheeded.
For several years be bad been actively
identified with the Indianapolis Benevo-
lent Society, an organized charity, ana
had contributed literally 10 the cause 10
which IL was devoted, both in money and
work.
A DEACON IN TIE CHURCH.
He had been a deacon in ST. Paul's
Episcopal church for long time and con-
nected with various other religious and
benevolent associations. Aside from his
political duties MIR. Hendricks devoted
much Of his time to the practice OF his
profession, being a member Of the law
firm Of Baker, Hoard aud Hendricks, and
since the death Of eX-GOY. Baker ne has
been the senior member. His practice
was largely in the Federal courts and
principally in railroad cases, he having
been employed in several cases Of national
Importance.
AN EXPoUNDER or CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW.
His long experience in the legislative
and government affairs made him one OF
the best expounders of constitutional law
ia the country, and his opinion on ques-
tiOns involving this was solicited from all
parts OF the country. He often said that
the ambition of his early manhood was 20
be either a Justice OF the Supreme Court
OF the United States, the author cf works
on law or editor of a legal journal. His
domestic relations were OF the most pleas
ant character. and Mrs. Hendricks, who
is brilliant and accomplished woman,
was OF great aid TO him In his political
career, as she had large and varied infor-
nation and excellent judgment, besides
being greatly ambitious, for her husbands
political Advancement.
BEAUTIFUL AFFECTION.
Since Mr.. Hendricks serious attack two
years ago, both Mr.. and Mrs. Hendricks
have been apprehensiye OF a sudden end
OF his life, and the attachment between
them had grown very strong, almost senti-
mentally so. So Intense had this become,
in fact, that he would not consent for bis
wife 10 DO away from him for any length
OF time. Only last week, while Ia Cbica-
20, he accompanied Mrs. Hendricks even
In her shopping expeditions. They had
frequently talked over his condition and
the probability OF his early death, and II 10
evident that for several months past there
has been a growing fear Of this kind In his
mind.
A SIMPLE NODE ON LIVING.
Mr.. Hendricks method Of living was
simple. His house is an old-fashloned
structure, large, and built 80 az 70 give
ample room. IL was furnished richly, but
In excellent taste, and Il had cheerful,
homelike appearance. When not engaged
with callers Mr. Hendricks devoted much
time 70 bis books, and bis literary attain.
ments we're varied and general For
years the services Of Mr.. Hendricks
as an orator have been tn almost
constant demand, and be always