Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-03

ful and remained much later than was his
custom on such occasions.
WORDS on PRAISE ron ME pKpAnrrD srArrs-
MAN.
ISDIANAFoLIs, Nov. 25.-The news Of the
death Of Mr.. Hendricks spread rapidly
throughout the city, and there was general
expression of sorrow over il. 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 a pleasant
word and greeting.
There were crowds around the down town
bulletin boards all the evening, while IN the
vicinity Of his residence there was another
crowd, all anxious to learn the particulars Of
his death. The evening papers could not get
out extras fast enough to supply the demand.
He had been dead but few minutes when
forces of men began draping the State,
county and city buildings in black, and
throughout the night similar emblems will
be placed on nearly all the prominent bust
ness houses and residences, so that by morn
ing 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 dis
tinguished statesman; and Right Reverend
Bishop Knickerbocker, bishop Of the diocese
OF Indiana, of the Episcopal church, of which
Mr.. Hendricks was life-longmember 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 tonight: mo man
in this day occupied higher or more con-
spicuous position in his party, or in public
life than did Mr.. Hendricks, and few public
men have their official conduct less criticiz-
ed than he. think Mr.. Hendricks is fairly
entitled to the good name he has wrought out
for himself, in political and business circles,
and his death leaves void in the political
and social world, thatwill not soon or easily
be filed"
Like expressions were heard on all sides,
from leading members of both parties. Mr..
and Mrs. Hendricks had lived in Indianapo-
lis for nearly thirty years, and have been
prominent in all representative social fea-
lures of the city's existence. They had but
one child, who died when but 3years old,
when they lived in Shelby county. For a
long time they had apartments in hotels here,
as Mr.. Hendricks official duties kept him
in Washington much of the time. Afterward
they had a residence in the northern part of
the city, but about five years ago moved down
town to an old family residence directly op-
posite 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 everybody cor
daily and courteously and those whose posi-
tions in life were inferior were always sure of
a kindly reception at his house. Mr.. Hen
bricks was very charitable, and calls on him
for aid were frequent and never unheeded.
For several years he had been actively identi-
fed with the indianapolis benevolent society, !
and had contributed literally to the cause to
which it was devoted, both in money and
work. He had been deacon in st. Paul's |
Episcopal church for long time and con- !,
nected with various other religious and be- !
nevolent associations.
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The cabinet meet |
ing tonight was attended by all members |
except Secretary Manning and Attorney |
General Garland. 1t was decided that the
President and the members of the cabinet
should attend the funeral. When the cabinet |
adjourned the President issued the following: |
Executive MANSION,
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. %, 1885.
70 the People Of the United States:
Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice President of
he United States died to-day at o'clock, at I
and it becomes my mournful
luty to announce the distressing fact to his
y and the eminent and varied services of this
high official and patriotic public servant,
whose long career was so full of usefulness
md honor to his State and to the United
States, it is ordered that the national flag be
displayed at half mast upon the public build
ngs of the United States; that the Executive
departments In the city of Washington be
,losed on the day of the funeral and be
lraped in mourning for the period of thirty
lays; that the usual and appropriate military
md naval honors be rendered, and that on
Ill the legations and consulates of the United
states in foreign countries the national flag
hall be displayed at half mast on the recep-
ion of this order, and the usual emblems of
be adopted for thirty days.
GROVER CLEVELAND, President.
T. BAYARD, Secretary of State.
rom ALL POINTS. THE SORROW AT THE Ma
TIONAL CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-the announcement
# the death of Vice President Hendricks has
.ast deep gloom over the capital. Mr..
1endricks's health had improved SO much
Turing the last year or two that his friends
ooked to his continuance in public ife for
many more years, and the news of his sudden
leath came with shock. The first news of /.
he sad occurrence was an Associated Press
,ulletin from indianapolis. The President
nd the members of the cabinet were in
ormed at once, and the President immedi-
tely called meeting of the cabinet to take
uitable action.
Senator Edmunds was apprised of the
eath of the Vice President by an Associated
'ress reporter and was greatly affected. He
aid that he had known Mr.. Hendricks a
reat many years and they were intimate
riends in old times in the Senate, and he
dded: 81 have always had personal re-
ard for him. regret exceedingly his death.
shall call meeting, tomorrow of all
he Senators in the city to make such ar
to have the Senate represented at
he funeral are as proper"
Secretary Bayard said: "The news of Mr..
Iendricks's death is painful to us all, but the
ondition in which the American people are
laced by his death, through the failure Of
congress to pass proper laws regarding the
residential succession, the fact that there is
low but one mans life between the Ameri-
an people and no President is more painful
o contemplate"
Secretary Lamar said: My acquaintance
nth Mr.. Hendricks was not intimate. He
ad been for many years favorite IN the
outh, and l think he was regarded all over
he country as a very safe conservative
tatesman; man of great dignity and force
f character. He had the faculty of attach
ng his friends to him very warmly. Although
lis death is very sudden and a great shock
o US all, have often heard his friends express i
pprehension as to the condition of his health
yer since his attack some years ago"
Senator Voorhees, said: ''There is nothing
lind that can be said of MFR. Hendricks that
Tould not be true. He was man of stain
sss life and great courage and ability and a
eader of men. To say he was timid in poll