The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

hero q few moments ago. He has agreed
10 Withdraw his opposition if I give
MN absolute control of the patronage
III his state. l felt that I could afford
10 90 that. AS you and Black both come
from the same state, he would probably
consider it breach of faith-at least n
breach OF etiquctte-if appointed you
without having the suggestion como
from him or without in any way con-
sulting him."
trlederichs could scarcely credit what
ne had heard. He, the faithful support
er OF tho president, and Senator Black.
the presidents erstwhile enemy, for a
place under tho administration SEN
ator Black, who had como to him at
chicago and begged him to desert the
cause OF the man who was now presi-
dent! Great God The room swan be-
tore his eyes, and the form of the presi-
dent seemed but speck in the chaotic
mass, while voices rang In his ears, Gas
cold as an iceberg in the polar sea, as
unsympathetic as frost bitten SQUASH.
as ungrateful'-
When his vision cleared, he felt de-
sire 10 take tho president by tho throat
and choke him. He controlled himself
and said III voice that was really calm
and cold:
II cannot SEQ Senator Black about
this.''
"You and Black must not be ene-
mics, - said tho president in q concllia-
tory tone. "You must settle your diff.
ferences and be friends''
1.-The senator and are friends-good
friends -
"Then why do you refuse to 90 to
him?''
Should he tell the president what had
passed between Senator Black and
himself, of the offer of foreign mis-
sion, of Blacks words, "cold, unsym-
pathetic, ungrateful?" Should he make
the issue Senator Black or himself and
rely OH the presidents sense of honor?
Then came the thought, Would the pres
1dent repudiate his contract with Soma
tor Black even though he knew all?
And, again. would not his course BIO un-
Just1fiable? Senator Black was his
friend. Of that he was sure. No. he
would not wrong his friend by even Gu
PERTAINING such thought.
why do you refuse to see tho sena-
Friederichs felt all the glow and
pride of honest manhood rs no replied.
Mr. President I cannot tell you.''
Frlederichs had no distinct recollec-
ton OF how the interview ended. He
was hcartsore and mentally confused.
How could he face tho score of political
friends who expected something Mt his
hands? How could he bear the ieers,
taunts and ridiculo of the opposition?
How could he moet the sweet and d.
tlent wife Mt home, who was already
chatting ut his absence and fearful for
his success? III this state of mind he
entered his hotel and ordered writing
material sent to his room.
After leaving the White House Sena-
tor Black spent two hours ut the capt.
toll, two more with some friends, and
then went to his apartments, where he
wrote the following note:
DEAR FHIEDERICus-Dine with me tonight
at the Riggs. wish to consult you with ref
erence 10 federal appointments in and from
our state. know you must have political OBJ
legations In the way of offices to discharge, and
as have a thorough understanding with tho
president on the matter intend TO see that all
your prediction promises are kept There Is
highly honorable and lucrative office to be
filled which there will be no trouble to secure
for yourself. l send this by my own servant
SO that 1t may not miscarry. Sincerely yours,
BLACK.
+. S.-If you are short of funds, do not hest
tate to draw on me for what you need. have
been short myself many time and oft. b.
To the Hon. Adolph Friederichs, National no.
tel, Washington, u. G.
Tho senator rang for his servant, who
mt that moment entered ut the hall door.
Il went for copy of the afternoon
paper, sir, (" said the valet Suicide of
a prominent politician at the National
hotel'
The senator glanced at tho headlines
and turned pale. Then he read tho story.
Poor Friederichs!" he said
Farther Oh no read, mo cause can
be assigned for the rash act
Another paragraph:
THE deceased carried heavy life
insurance
What's this?" Tho senator's lips
curled us he read:
Mr.. Friederichs was warm per-
sonal friend of the president, who as
soon as he learned of tho sad occurrence
sent q dispatch of coincidence to the
widow, i'll which no highly oulogized
the character and eminent abilities of
tho deceased. Richard Linthicum in
Chicago Times
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