St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-26

lish what the disease was. For several
years he had not been robust man and
was subject to frequent bad SPELLS" as he
called them, during which he would be
PROSTATE sometimes for days at time.
About two years ago he was con-
fined to his room for several weeks
by a gangrenouS affection of the foot,
which at the time it was feared would re-
suit in blood poisoning and it was thought
that the end of his life was near. But he
apparently recovered entirely from this and
was in his usual health. While in Wash
ingtop during the last session of congress
he was oyerworked and
ALMOST WORN OUT
by the press of political matters. and upon
his return home he signited his intention of
laying aside all public business this summer
and devoting the time to recreation. He
spent two weeks at Atlantic City, fishing,
bathing and yachting, and then came West
and went to the northern lake resorts and
afterwards to the Miami reserve in Ohio,
on fishing expedition. He returned from
there two weeks ago and at the time said
he never felt better in his life. Last week,
by special invitation, he attended the fat
stock show at Chicago. and was the recip-
lent of considerable attention there in the
way of banquets and receptions, returning
home on Saturday somewhat indisposed.
At the reception he attended last night,
however, he appeared to be unusually
cheerful, and remained much later than was
his custom on such occasions. The news
of Mr.. Hendricks death spread rapidly
throughout the city, and there was gen.
eral expression of sorrow. Those who
were his political enemies here were his per
sonal friends, and to everybody who called
on him or whom he met he had pleasant
word and greeting. There were crowds
around the downtown bulletin boards all
the evening, while in the vicinity OF his
residence there was another crowd, all
! anxious to hear the particulars of his sud-
den demise. The evening papers could not
get out extras fast enough to supply the de-
mand. He had been dead but a few min
utes when forces of men began draping the
state, county and city
BUILDINGS IN BLACK,
and throughout the night similar emblems
were placed on nearly all the prominent
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 to-morrow..make
| appropriate mention of the death of the dis
| tinguished statesmen, and Rt. Rev. Bishop
| Knickerbocker, bishop of this diocese OF
Indiana of the Episcopal church, of which
Mr.. Hendricks was lifelong member,
will, it is understood, preach a memorial
| sermon. Ex-senator Joseph E. Mcdonald,
who with Mr.. Hendricks has shared the
honors Of his party in this state, said to-
night:
| No man in his day occupied higher or
more conspicuous position in his party or il
i T,11bI life than did Mr. Hendricks and y6rE
| 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
| political and social circles in Indiana that
will not soon be filed.
Like expressions were heard on all sides
from leading members OF both pairles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendricks had lived in
indianapolis for nearly thirty years, and
have been prominent in all representative
social features since the city's existence.
They had but one child, who died when
but three years old, when they lived in
Shelby &C unity. For long time they had
apartments in hotels here, as Mr.. Hen
dricks'
OFFICIAL DUTIES
kept him in Washington much Of the time.
northern part of the city, but about five
years ago moved down town, to an old fam
lily residence, directly opposite the state
house, where they have since lived. They
entertained their friends frequently by
parties and receptions, and were always at
home to those who called. 1t was this
that made Mr.. Hendricks deservedly so
popular, for he and his wife treated every
body cordially and courteously, and those
whose positions in life were inferior were
always sure of a kindly reception at his
house. Mr.. Hendricks was very charitable,
and calls on him for aid were frequent and
never unheeded. For several years he had
been actively identified with the Indianap
oils Benevolent society, an organized char
ity. and had contributed literally to the
cause to which it was devoted both in
money and in work. He was deacon in
st. Pauls Episcopal church for long time
and connected with various other religions
and benevolent associations. Aside from
his political duties he devoted much of his
time to the practice of his profession, being
member OF the law firm of Baker, Hard
& Hendricks, and since the death of eX-
Gov. Baker he was the senior member. His
practice was largely in the federal courts
and principally in railroad cases. he having
been employed IN several cases OIL
NATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
His long experience in legislative and gov
ernmental affairs had made him one of the
best eXpounders of constitutional law in the
country, and his opinion on questions in
volving this was solicited from all parts of
thee ountry. He often said that the ambition
of his early manhood was to be either
justice of the supreme court of the United
States, or the author of works on law, or
the author of legal journal. His domeS-
tic 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 greatly
ambitious for her husbands political ad-
vancement Since her husbands serious
attack two years ago, both of them have
been apprehensive of a sudden end of his
life, and the attachment between them has
grown very strong. almost sentimentally
so. So intense had this become, in fact,
that he would not consent for his wife to be
away from him for any length of time.
Only last week, while in Chicago, he ac-
companied Mrs Hendricks even on her
shopping expeditions. They had fre-
ouently talked over his condition and the
probabilities of his early death. and it Is
evident for several months past there has
been a growing fear of this kind OH his
mind. His method of living was
SIMPLE AND UNPRETENTIoUs.
His house is an old-fashiened structure,
large and built so as to give the most room.
1t was furnished richly, but in excellent
taste and had cheerful, homelike appear
ance. When not engaged with callers Mr..
Hendricks devoted much time to his books,
and his literary attachments were varied.
For years his services as all orator had been
in almost constant demand and he always