Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-26

then thought that the end Of his life vas
near 1t hand, but he apparently rccov-
cred entirely from this and was
in bis usual health. While In
Washington during the last session OF
Congress be Was overworked and al
most vosn out BY the press Of political
matters, and upon his return here he
signihed bis intention Of laying aside
All public business this summer and
devoting the time to recreation. he
spent three weeks xt Atlantic City;
then came West and went to the north
ern lake resorts, and Afterwards TO the
Miami reservoir, IN Ohio, fishing. He
returned from there two weeks ago,
and at the time said he never felt bet
ter in his life
Last week, by special invitation, he
attended the Fat-Stock shSv at Chi
cago, and was there the recipient Of
considerable attention in the way Of
banquets and receptions, returning
home on Saturday somewhat indisposed.
At the reception be attended last night,
however, be appeared to be unusually
cheerful and remained much later than
was his custom on such occasions.
The news Of Mr.. Hendricks's death
spread rapidly throughout the city,
and there wssa
GENERAL EXPRESSION OF SORROW
over it. Those who were his political
enemies here were his personal friends,
and for everybody who called on him or
whom be met he had pleasant word
and greeting. There were crowds
around the downtown bulletin-boards
all the evening, while in the viei-
nifty Of his residence there was
another crowd, all anxious to learn the
particulars Of his sudden demise. The
evening papers could not get out extras
fast enough to supply the demand. Mr..
Hendricks had been dead but few min
utes when forces ofmen began draping the
State, county, and city buildings, and
throughout the night similar emblems
were placed on nearly all the prominent
business-houses and residences, so that
BY morning the city will have put on
general garb Of mourning. All the city
ministers will, in their Thanksgiving
services tomorrow, make appropriate
mention Of the death Of the distinguish
ed statesman, and Right Reverend
Bishop Knickerbocker, bishop Of the
diocese Of indianapolis OF the Episcopal
Church, of which Mr.. Hendricks was
lifelong member, will, tits understood,
preach the memorial sermon.
A MAN or CONSPICUOUS POSITION.
Ex-senator Joseph Z. Mcdonald.
who. with Mr.. Hendricks. has shared
the honors Of his party in this State,
says tonight mo man in his day oc-
cupied a higher or more conspicuous
position in his party or in public life
than did Dir. Hendricks. aud very few
public men have had their official conduct
less criticised than he. | think Mr..
Hendricks is fairly entitled to the good
name he has wrought out for himself in
both public and private circles, and his
death leaves a void in the political and
social circles Of Indiana that will not
soon or easily be filled"
Like expressions were heard on all
sides from leading members Of both
parties.
MR.. AND MRS. HENDRICKs's PR
vATE LIFE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendricks had lived in
Indianapolis for nearly thirty years,
and have been prominent in all repre-
sentative social features Of the city's
existence. They had but one child,
who died when but three years old.
when they lived in Shelby county.
For long time they had apartments
in hotels here. as Mr.. Hendricks's Of
fetal duties kept him in Washington
much Of the time. Afterwards they
had . residence in the northern part OF
the city, but about five years ago
moved down town to an old fami-
I " residence directly opposite the
State-house, where they have since
lived. They entertained their friends
frequently by parties and receptions
and were always lat home" TO those
who called. Il was this that made Mr..
| Hendricks deseryedly so popular, for
be and his wife treated everybody cor
daily and courteously, and those whose
positions in life were inferior were
always sure Of kindly reception at his
house. Mr.. Hendricks was very chart
table and calls on him for aid were fire.
| quent and never unheeded. For sew
eral years he had been actively
identified with the indianapolis Be-
neyolent Society. Al organized charity,
and had contributed literally to the
cause to which it was devoted, both in
money and in work. He had been .
deacon in St. Paul's Episcopal church
for a long time, and was connected with
various other religious and benevolent
associations. Aside from his political
/ duties. Mr.. Hendricks devoted much
/ Of his time TO the practice Of his pro-
I fession, being a member OF the law
firm Of Baker. Hoord & Hendricks,
and since the death of Ex-Governor
Baker be 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 EXPOUSDER or CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW.
His long experience in legislative and
governmental affairs had made him one
Of the best expounders Of constitutional
! law in the country, and his opinion on
questions involving this was solicited
from all parts of the country. He often
said that the ambition of his early man
hood was TO be either justice Of the
Supreme Court OF the United States, OF
an author Of works on law, or an editor
Of legal journal.
HIS DOMESTIC RELATIONS
were Of the most pleasant 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 information and
excellent judgment, besides being great