The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-22
THAT PICTURE OF MRS. HENDRICKS.
A Burst of Wrath Over an Implied Sigh
of CleveIand's Sisters.

Bnfia!o On. ~ Special.
A New York newspaper has caused an awful
amount of indignation by sending out a cut,
with accompanying matter, to the papers of the
country of Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks, wife of
the Vice -presdent-eect. in which the claim is
made that she will be the first lady Of the land,
in the White House."
The publication has aroused great Indignation
in Buffalo, and last night at the Winter
Carnival" an annual assemblage where thous-
ands of Buffalos best people meet in costume to
enjoy winter sports, prominent society lady
said to me- mo attention would be paid to this
claim were it not that an article accompanying
the cut contains a contemplate fling di-
rected towards the sisters of Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland - Mrs. Hoyt and
Miss Elizabeth tR. Cleveland The article in
plain words says that they would be unequal to
the task of shining in society like Mrs. Thomas
A. Hendricks, and that this important trust
would probably be delegated to Mrs Hendricks,
because of her superior knowledge and social
distinction. Friends of both Mrs. Hoyt and
Miss Cleveland here feel deeply the thrust di-
rected toward the two ladies, who have proven
equal to every emergency that society could ex-
act since their residence here Mrs Hoyt is one
of the most charming ladies that moves in the
social sphere of Albany. She has superior in
tellectual attainments, possesses warm and
sympathetic nature and has endeared her
with Der society. Miss Elizabeth Cleveland is
also a lady whose intellectually and grace rem
der her fully capable of carrying out to the high
est degree Of perfection every social exaction that
may be imposed upon her at the White House.
1t was about one year ago that the sisters as
sumed charge of the social obligations of the ex-
ecutive mansion, and these important duties
have been performed successfully, and in accord
ance with the Democratic simplicity of their
brother, whose tastes are evidently considered
and followed out. In the last reception OF Presi-
dentelect Cleveland there were present Mrs. Nc
Elroy and Mrs. Hainesworth, sisters of Presi-
dent Arthur, who were pronounced in their con-
victions that both sisters of Mr.. Cleveland were
fully capable to assume charge OF the
White House, and that they would
quickly become popular because of their natural
abilities and kindly manners. Mrs. Hoyt, who
is a charming conversatonalst will doubtless
impart to the society Of the White House that
direct simplicity and gifted grace which will
place her in the highest estimation Of all a
lady Of superior endowments.
There may be change of the social customs
of the White House if tho sisters of the Presi-
dentelect assume charge, and whatever changes
occur undoubtedly will be in accord with the
we'll known natural simplicity of Mr.. Cleveland.
who is rather averSe to unusual display or
affectation in the social customs of life. The
motives of the claim made in the article
accompanying tho cut of Mrs. Hendricks
are not exactly understood here, nor can it be
accurately surmised what prompted the article
to contain such institutions that Mrs Hoyt and
MtSS NicFeianu Woulu prove unequal 10 the IaSk
of maintaining the customary distinction and
dignity in the White House. While no inquiry
will be made, it is matter of surprise and re
greet to the friends of both ladies that, upon the
threshold of Mr.. Cleveland's occupancy of the
White House, such baseless institutions should
bc made and sent out to the press of the country
through such cheap and apparently irresponsi-
BILE channels.
1t is too bad that Mrs. Hendricks, who is a
most estimable lady, should suffer through such
a cause. and, no doubt, the good sense of the
President and vice-president will prevail in
effecting a proper understanding among their
female relatives.