Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-28
WHERE HE WAS REST KNOWN.
Regard for Mr.. blaine Among Ht. Ola
N-ighbors at Augusta


N-ighbors Augusta.
Special Dispatch % The Evcuins star
AUGUSTA. ME-. Jan. 2s.-Nowhere in the
country is the grief At James q. Bl.ine's death
so deep as IN the state and city where he bad
his home. For forty years Mr.. Blaine had been
citizen OF Maine. coming TO this city when
bui youth Of twenty three wears. He Was
OF the founders of the republican patry in
thls state and he has never had cause
TO blush for Its political fealty lie wac always
loyal TO his state and his state loyal 10 him.
lhough he was long national character there
Was no soubriquet by which he was 80 well
known rs The man from Maine"
All departments Of the state government viii
be closed on the day of has funeral
IL Is ever true that those who have known
man almost from boyhood feel his death most
keenly. They have the human interest in hun
winch comes from long and familiar associa-
Mons. To them the glamor OF Office does not
oohWrate early Impressions. IL Is these true
friends and neighbors here in Maine who have
regarded the hereayements tn the blaine house
hold almost as their own who today have the
deepest sense Of personal loss.
ME-. BLAINE As NErGHBoR.
Only year ago Mr.. Blaine sent a handsome
check to Mr.. Manly for the poor OF Augusta
In II he said: Il have no doubt that there are
worthy people in Augusta who need aid this
marc winter. trust TO your discretion TO eN-
peud the lnclosed IN such way as will relieve the
Aeeiest distress. See n INV old neighbor-dOes
not need something and use TIA. whole sum or
such part thereof as YOU NAV deem necessary
to help those In distress. DO not mention 10
an! one that the money comes from me. Tell
neighbours fund"
Maine citizens are not slow to SPEAK words
OF eulogy Of the dead statesman. Mr. j. H.
Manly, Blaine's faithful lieutenant for 81 many
years, saws; Maine has had its glory in the
puplc lie and services Of James q. Blaine. aud
1t viii sacredly guard his fame
Mr., BLAINE As AN EDITOR
MI. Joseph A. Holman, prominent citizen
and Tor more than thirty years the next door
nelghbor of Mr.. Blaine. said: Il first became
acquainted with Mr.. Blaine in the fall OF lisa
met him, young, tall and slightly built man,
IN the store of Mr.. sylyanus Caldwell "a cousin II
Ms. Blaine. He had recently come with his wife
TO TINS state and was not then Engaged in any
particular business NV memory OF him a.
nrst knew him is that he was remarkably keen
ana comprehensive in his knowledge of public
and political affairs and of public men. lie r.
manned In Augusta The following year he be-
came connected with the kennebec Journal
| as proprietor and editor. From the first num-
Der OF the journal that he edited il WIS evil
dent that strong hand held the editorial pen.
Mr. BLAINE's RELIGIOUS VIEWS
Rev. L. b. Webb, 3D.. former pastor %
the church Mr.. Blaine attended in Augusta. in
speaking of Mr.. Blsines religions views. said
recently: "He early Joined my church in An
gusta, and during my passionate be always
one OF the most appreciatiye. intelligent aud
responsive hearers IN NV congregation I
haven't the remotest idea that be ever
changed his religious ideas or connections
Mr.. Baine's depression for some months
past was due more 10 a broken heart
than to anything else. The death of his son
Walker, and of Mrs Coppinger seemed at the
time all he could bear. lie depended greatly
upon Walker for assistance in all state AFFAIR."
Then the death OF Emmons almost more
than he could bear. This came suddenly, like
thunderbolt out Of a clear sky, and smote him
to the earth
Mayor Chase OF this city called special
meeting of both branches of the CITY govern
ment to take formal action upon the deoease Of
their fellow citizen. Resolutions introduced
by Alderman Cornish were adopted expressing
deep sorrow at Mr.. Baine's death. voicing the
loss to the city and reviewing the remarkable
life OF the dead statesman. The bells were
tolled for one hour
COMING TO WASHINGTON.
Gov. Cleaves, accompanied by Gen. Conner.
his chief of staff. and Messrs Downes Clark
and Harrington OF his council. have already left
for Washington. They were followed bv the
legislative committee. senators Thatcher of
berland, Representatives Lane of Augusta
Hamlin OF Ellsworth, Higgins OF I.mericl.
Emerson of Portland. McCullogh of Calais.
Brown Of Waterville and Cahill of Brunswick
Gov Cleaves sent the following dispatch 70
Mrs. Blaine yesterday:
AUGUSTA, Me-, January %. 1898.
Mrs. James q. Blaine. Washington, u. &:
Permit me to express to You the great sorrow
felt by the people OF Maine at the death Of Mr..
Blaine lou are assured Of their deep sympa-
nv and atfir sta
HENRY h. CLEAvFs
Messages of coincidence were also sent br ex-
Gov. Burleigh. Mayor Chase. Oryille ID. Baker.
Charles ". Doherty, pastor of ~. MAry's; CEN
j. Manchester HAYNES, Howard Owen. William
p. Walsh. Joseph A. Harmon. &. H. Caldutll.
Samuel W. Lane, Kate Woodbridge MicnAelis
and many others. Tits probable that memorial
services Of much interest will be held by th.
on the day OF Mr.. Blaines funeral.