Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-03
WHILE IN CHICAGO

ne accompanied Mrs. hendricks, even
on her shopping expeditions. They
had frequently talked over his condi-
ton and the probabilities of his early
death, and it is evident that for sever
al months past there has been a
growing fear of this kind on his mind.
His method of living was simple and
unpretentious. His house is an old
fashioned structure, large, and built
SO as to give the most room. It was
furnished richly but in excellent taste
and had a cheerful home like appear
aDce.
When not engaged with callers Mr..
Hendricks devoted much OF his time
to books, and his literary attainments
were varied and general. For years
his services as an orator have been la
almost constant demand, and he al
ways had several addresses in course
of preparation on general subjects.
At meeting held last month of the
survivors of the members of the con-
ventIon that framed the present con-
stitutlon of the state OF Indiana In
1850 he made the pris cipal address,
and since then he has spent much
time in revising this for report of
the proceedings that is to be publish
ed in book form, and in writing
SKETCH OF HIS OWN CAREER
for the same volume. He had been
in frequent consultation with Hon.
VIM. Il. English over this matter and
the last time he wrote his name was at
noon Wednesday, when he wrote
hs.Jas 1T -, u ieIo caf,,,,,
ing a book he had borrowed, with his
thanks
Mr.. Hendricks has no near relatives
except a brother, who lives IL Shelby
vile, and sister, wife Of DR.. W. S.
Pierce, Of New York.
HOW WASHINGTON RECEIVED THE SAD
NEWS.
The announcement of the death of
Vice President Hendricks has cast q
gloom over the capital. Hendricks
health had improved so much during
the last year or two that his friends
looked TO his continuance in pablo
life for many more years, and the
news Of his sudden death came with q
shock. The first news Of the sad oc-
currenco was the associated press bull
letin from Indianapolis. The presi-
dent and members of the cabinet were
informed at once, and the president
immediately called meeting of the
cabinet to take suitable action.
Senator Edmunds was appraised OF
the death Of the vice president by an
associated press reporter and he was
greatly affected. He had known Mr.
Hendricks a great many years and
they were intimate friends in the
senate. He said: 81 have always
had personal regard for him and I
regret exceedingly his death. / shall
call a meeting tomorrow OF all the
senators in the city to make such ar
arrangements to have the senate repre-
sented st the funeral as are proper"
SECRETARY BAYARD SAID:
Mr.. Hendricks death is painful to use all, but the
con 1ition in which the American people are
placed by his death, through the failure of con
gress to pass proper laws regarding presidential
succession, and tnat there is now, but one mans
life between the American people and no presi-
dent is more painful to contemplate.
SECRETARY LAMAR SAID:
My acquaintance with Mr.. Hendricks was not
intimate. He has been for many years great
ed all over the country as a very safe conserva-
tive sta esman-a man of great dignity and force
of character. He had the faculty of attracting
his friends to him very warmly. Although his
death is very sudden and great shock to us all,
have heard his friends express apprehension as
to his health since the attack some years
ago.
WHAT SENATOR VOORHEES, SAYS:
There is no hing kind can be said of Hendricks
that would not be true He of staia-
less life and great courage and ability, and a
leader Of men. To say that he was timid in poll
tics was great mistake. He never was po-
siton i'll his life that he did Eot fill. His death
will cause great void.
Sen. Voorhees, and Judge Holman,
Of Ind, were informed of the news
by a telegram from Mr.. Wn. FL. Eng
lish They st once telegraphed the
following to Mrs Hendricks:
eve tender you the deepest sympathies of our
hearts in your great loss. The nation mourns
with you
They also sent the following to
Hon. W. H English:
''When viii the funeral of the vice-president
take place? It will be fully attended officially
from here. 1t is understood that the president
and his cabinet will attend the funeral"