The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-12-01

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and almost worn out by the press o
political matters, and on his re turn hon,
he signified is intention of laying as;d,
all public business this summer and de
voting the time to recreation. He speu
three weeks a. Atlantic City, fishing
bathing aud yachting, and then came
west and went to the northern lake re.
sorts and afterwards to the Miami reser.
vnir In U iio, on a fishing expedition
He returned from there Two weeks ago
and at That time, said that he never fell
better in his lie. Last week by special
invitation he attended the fall stock sho W
at Chicago, anil was the recipient of con.
siderable attention there in .he way OF
banquets and receptions, returning home
on Saturday indisposed. At the recep-
tion he attended last night, he. he wever,
appeared to be unusually cheerful and
remained much later than was his Gus.
tom.
TIE NEWS
OF Mr.. Hendricks death spread rapidly
throughou. the city and there was gem
eral * ,ression of sorrow over it. Those
who we're bis political enemies here we're
bi, personal friends, and to everybody
who called on him or whom be met, he
had pleasant word and greeting There
we're crowds around the down town bull
leun boards all evening, while in the vi.
|cini,y ofshis residence there was another
crowd ,sall anxious to learn the partico-
lars OF his sudden demise. The evening
papers could not get ont extras fast
enough to supply the demand. He had
been dead but few minutes when forces
Of men began drapiug the State county
and city buildings in black, and through
out the night similar emblems were
placed ON nearly all the prominent bust.
ness houses and residence, so that. by
morning the city will have put on q
general garb of mourning. All the city
ministers will in their Thanksgiving SER
vices Tomorrow make appropriate men
tion of the dea'h Of the distinguished
stateman, and Right Rev. Bishop K1ick-
erhoeser, Bishop of the diocese of In-
diana, Of the Episcopsl Church, of which
Mr. Hendricks was a life long member,
will, it IS understood, preach mem orial
sermon.
PRAISE P,R TIE DEAD.
Ex-Senstor Joseph E. Mcdonald, who
with Mr. Hendricks has shared the hon.
ors OF bis party in this State, said to-
night: M man 10 bis dsy occupied q
higher or more conspicuous position In
his party. or in public life than did Mr.
Hendricks, and very few pubic men have
had their Official conduct less criticised
than be. think Mr.. Hendricks is fairly
entitled to the good name be has wrought
out for himself 10 public, and his death
leaves voii in poll ical and social cir
cles in Indiana that will not soon, OF
easily he filled
Like expressions were heard on al
sides from leading members Of both par
Ties
MR.. AND MRS. HENDRICKS
had lived IN indianapolis for nearly tbir
ty years and have been prominent in al
representative social features OF the city,
existence. They had but one child, who
died when but three years old when they
lived in Shelby county. For Ions
time they had apartments IN hotels here
! as Mr.. Hendricks official duties KEEP
him in Washington much OF the time
] Afterwards they had residence in th,
fnorthern part Of the city, but about fiv,
4 years ago moved down town to an ole
Ranily resi- ience, opposite the Stat,
\ House, where they have since lived. The,
! entertained their friends frequently b.
parties and receptions and were alwayl
at home 10 these who called.
Il was this that made Mr.. Hendrick
deservedly so popular, for be and hi
treated eve: vhody cordially and courte
ously, and those whose positions in lif
were inferior we're always sure Of kind
ly reception at bis hosse- Mr.. Hendrick
was very charitable, and calls on him all
we're frequent and never unheeded. Fo
several years he had been actively Identi
6ed with the Indianapolis benevolent SO
ciety. an organized charity, and had con
Itrihuted liberally 81 the cause to whic
4 il vas devoted, both 10 money and work
RELIGIOUS WORKER.
He had been a deacon in St. Paul
Episcopal church for a long time ant
connected with various other religion
and benevolent associations. Asid
from his political duties he devoted mucI
OF bis time to the practice OF his pro
u lfession, being a member of the Law 6rn
of Laker. Hord & Hendricks and sine
the death OF ex-Gov Baker he has beel
senior member His practice was large
lily in the Federal Courts and principal!
t in railroad cases, he having been employ
II ed in several cases Of national impor
lance. His long experience In legisla
itive and government affairs had mad
him one OF the best expounders OF con
stitutional Law In the country, and hi
opinion on questions involving this Wa
solicited from all parts Of the country
i He often said that the ambition Of hi
/ early manhood was to be either Jus
tice of the Supreme Court of the Unite
Estates or author of works on Law, o
the editor of legal journal
BIS DOMESTIC RELATIONS
we're OF the most pleasant character, an
: Mrs. Hendricks, who is q brilliant an
accomplished woman, was of great al
to him in his political career, as she ha
stIarge and varied information and exec
lent Judgment. besides being greatly am
N hitious for her husbands political ad
-d,vancements. Since her husbands 81
: rious attack two years ago both Of tbeI
s have been apprehensive of sudden en-
: lof his life, and the attachment betwee
q them has grown very strong almost SCI
$ limentally so. SO intense bad this b.
! come in fact that he would not col
t sent for bis wife to be away from hir
d for any length OF time. Only last weel
: / while in Chicago, be accompanied Mr.
: Hendricks even on her shopping exp
diions. Thew had frequently talke
over his condition and the probabiliii'
of his ealIy death, and 1t is evident tn
for several months past, there has bee
growing fear OF this kind on his min,
!. His method Of living was simple an