The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-26

Ion o fishing eXpedltlon. be Teturnet
rom there two Heeksago, and at thu
time said that he never felt better in hi
= life.
Last week by special invitation he at
tended the fat stock show at Chicago, ant
was the recipient OF considerable atten
tion there in the way Of banquets and re
ceptions, returning home on Saturday in
disposed. Atthe reception he attended
ast night, he, however, appeared TO bt
unusuaily cheerful and remained muct
later than was his custom. 4
NpURNINGI IN INDIANAPOLIS.
rho GrOnt sorrow of that Clty-Ex,ssnato'
McDonald's Eulogy Of the Dead.
The news OF Mr.. Hendricks death
spread rapidly throughout the city and
there was general expression Of sorrow
over it. Those who were his political en-
Iemies here we're his personal friends and
J to everybody who called on him or whom
ne met, he had a pleasant word and greet
4 ing. There were crowds dsaround the down
Town bulletin boards all evening while
lin the vicinity OF his residence there was
another crowd, all anxious, to learn the
particulars OF his sudden demise.
The evening papers could not get out
editions fast enough to supply the de-
mand. He had been dead but few min.
4 utes when forces OF men began draping
! she State, county and city buildings, in
black, and throughout the night similar
semblems were placed on nearly all the
prominent business houses and residences,
30 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 distinguished
Statesman, and Right Rev. Bishop Knick.
I aerbocker, Bishop Of the Diocese OF Iudi-
ana, OF the Episcopal Church, Of which
Mr.. Hendricks was a lifelong member,
will, it is understood, presch q memorial
sermon. -'''
EX-SENATOR M'DoNALD's KIND WORDS.
Ex-senator Joseph Z. Mcdonald, who,
! with Mr.. Hendricks, has shared the honors
.of MS party in this State, said tonight
a"No man in his day occupied higher or
more conspicuous position in his party or
sin public lie than Mr.. Hendricks, and
livery few public men have had their Off
Aoiaf conduct less criticised than he. /
Hthink Mr.. Hendricka, is fairly entitled to
A the good name he has wrought for himself
lin public, and his death leaves void in
Apolitical and social circles in Indiana that
Twill not soon or eaGily be filed"
Likee 1presBions were hesrd on a. sides,
Hfrom leading membenBs Of both parties.
! Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks had lived in In.
8dianapolis for nearly thirty years, and
! have been prominent in all representa-
I tive social features OF the city's existence.
They had but one child, who died when
Sbut three years CID when they lived in
SHELBY county. For long time they bad
departments in hotels here, as Mr.. Hen.
gdricks otncial dsties kept him in Wash
sington much Of the timp, Afterwards
athey had . residence in the northern part
! 5of the city, but about FIVE years ago, NOV
led down town to an old family resideuce,
opposite the State house, where they have
gsince lived. They entertained their
Friends frequently by parties and recep-
5hoAs, and we're always at home to those
who called.
SOCIAL CHARACTEKIsTICS.
1t was this that made Mr.. Hendricks
5deservedly 90 popular, for he and his wife
created everybody cordially and courte'
AIopsly, and those whose positions ip lte
1were inferior were alwaySsure of,a kindly
reception at his ShouSo. Nj. Hendricks
was very charitable, and calls on hiln fol
laid we're frequent and never -unheed'
led. For eeYefal years he had been
lactiyely identified With the indianapolis
ABsnevolent Society, an organized charity,
and had contributed literally to the
bcause to which 1t was devoted both in
raonsy and work. y He had been a,deacon
ain 81. PGpI Episcopal church for q Hong
Mime, and was connected with various
fotherreligious and benevolent associations
HAside from. Idspoliucal duties, he devot'
He'd much III his time to the practice
sof bis ptoieSEiop,5 being . mem.
Ebsr OF the law Arm Of Baker, Hord
Sand Hendricks, and since the death
4 ot RS-GoyeEnor Baker ,hg has been the
Ssenior member. His practice was mainly
lin the Federal courts and principally in
tfaiiFoGd cases, he having been employed
In seysrAl csseS Of nAlonati importance,
Ellis long experience in legislative and
fgoyernEentpl affairs had made him one
tot tue beat exponader lof constitutional
dIaw in the country and his opinion on
I d Questions involving thiswas solicited from
bti! parts Of the country. Az. .,..
A He often said thst the ambition OF, his
4 learly manhood was to be either 9 Justice
Ia tho TSupreme Court OF the United
Estates, Or ii! euthor 81 works on law, OF
the editor OF legal journal. His domes'
44tic relations were ot the most pleasant
schaPacter, and Mrs. Hendricks, who Ia q
brilliant and Hcpomp!hhst woman, vas ol
lgreat did to him in his political GaEseE, 4;
She had largo Rpd varied information and
land excellent Judgment, besides being
greatly ambitious for her husbands politi'
cal advancement. Ai'H ia 'e' 'H'i'-'
AFFECTION IoR HIs wIFE. auy3f
gince her husbands serious attack tRc
years ago both OF them have been sppre
hensiys oil 8 sudden end Of his LIE, aut
the attachment between them has groWr
very strong, sImost sentimentally 30. 81
Intense hzd this bocon0 in tRCt that h'
would not consent for his vile to be away
from him for any length ottime. 0nl!
last week, while In Chicago, he accom-
panied Mrs. Hendricks even OF
her shopping expeditions. They hat
Frequently talked over his condi
tion and the possibilities Of hi
early death, and 1t ID evident that for sew
eraI months past there has been . growiul
fear OF this kind in his mind, His methot
Of living was simple Snd unpretentioua
His house il an old.fAshioned structure
large and built so as to give the mos
room. II was furnished richly, but in ex
callent taste, and had cheerful homelik,
appearance. d, When not engaged will
caIlers Mr.. Hendricks devoted much o
his time 10 his books, and his literary OF
tainmenta were varied and general.