Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-23

SlhltS DtIlCN6 hS WILL Ut nated." said the senator, preparing to take his departure. ''If nominated, he will be elected. In that event you should have a seat in the cabinet, but mark me, Adolph, he will try to put you of with second class postoffice.
 Friederichs laughingly replied: "Ah, senator, you are too severe. You wrong him; you do really. Good night, good night. And so the interview ended. There was no possibility of swerving this faithful friend. His constancy was ! the central and most refulgent jewel in his crown of virtues.
 Senator Blacks belief was verified the candidate supported by Friederichs was nominated. Immediately the fawn- ing for possible administrative favor be gan Messages of reorganization were showered upon the successful candidate. One delegate, who had voted for the strongest of the opposition candidates, sent the following telegram to the nom- inee:
 l We were successful. never at any time doubted your popularity with the intelligent representatives of our great party. Accept my sincere congratula- tions.''
 A few delegates attended an evening session to nominate q candidate for vice president. Friederichs was neither with ! those who sent congratulatory messages nor the enfeebled minority that named the vice presidential candidate. He was with party of kindred spirits celebrat- ing the victory and extolling the nomi- nee before the shrine of Bacchus. With charming accent that betrayed his German birth, but left his English un- defiled, Friederichs recounted the vir- tues of the great man. Long after the great man himself had retired, and may hap was soundly snoring, his faithful Friederichs was sounding his praises and predicting for him magnificent achievements. Nor was the great man the only person discussed by the assem- i bled statesmen. The name of Adolph ! Friederichs was on many tongues, and ! there was much speculation as to what post of honor he would be called in the event of the great mans ultimate suc- cess.
 "A cabinet portfolio," said one Minister to Berlin," hazarded a sec ond- "A consulate in congenial cline, I" l ventured a third. Private secretary, !" public printer" and many others were suggested.
 When the great man rode down Penn sylvania avenue in the magnificent in augural procession, he was the happiest person ill the grand pageant, with one exception. That exception was Adolph Friedcrichs- His great, round, good na- tured face fairly beamed with the joy and triumph that swelled his heart He I had TlaNp1 n RnnSniNr1nnSlr- hY-i11 for part in the campaign, and the reward was in sight. With a position of honor, trust and profit under the administra- tion he would be relieved from finan- cial embarrassment and would have an opportunity to distinguish himself for faithful public service-a most honor able ambition.
 It would be proud day for him in- deed when he could go back to his state with a commission to an important of flee. With what delight he would ex- hibit it to the old political veteran, Sen ator Black, and exclaim: "Ungrateful, eh? Cold and unsympathetic, eh? You see, senator, you were mistaken. You did him an injustice He would feel no selfish exultation. His chief desire was to vindicate the president ill the eyes of Senator Black. And possibly he might do the senator good service. He would at least ask the president to cherish no resentment, as he was sure the senator acted from conscientious motives in favoring the nomination of another candidate. And the little wife -ah, how proud and happy she would bel
 The day after the inauguration Fried erichs called at the White House, but he did not see the president. The great man was closeted with some statesmen who were to occupy seats in his cabinet. He left his card, on which was his ho tel address. He was content to await the great mans pleasure The president would. of course, be besieged by office seekers, and he would appreciate the delicate courtesy of one who had right to intrude in not doing so The presi dent would wish to see him soon, oi course He would wait until he should be summoned.
 A week went by. Two weeks, three, and not a word from the president II the meantime strong opposition to tl.e confirmation of some of the great man appointees had developed in the senate Senator Black was leading this opposi
 tion It was too bad that Black stil misjudged this great man and carries
 his animOsity to such an extreme. H would see the president. Possibly h , could do something to put an end to tn . antagonism and at the same time lear the presidents intentions with referenc
 to himself. He hastened to the Whit House and sent in his card
 ''The president desires that you wal just q moment, when he will be at lil erty," said the polite attendant, return ing.
 In q moment more the door to tn . presidents private room opened, and Friederichs' amazement, but gratifics tion, out walked Senator Black. "Ah, Friederichs, he said, extend ing his hand, "I am glad to see yor . How warm and muscular your han
 feels-quite a contrast to what I hay l, just undergone, cold, Friederichs, an
 clammy," and the senator gave an il . voluntary shiver.
 5 ''You are not yet friends?' querie Friederichs. "I had hoped you woul be"
 Friends? No, but we understan . each other better. There is way { . deal with cold people. Oh, yes. If yo . make it hot enough, they're sure { thaw. He's melting httle," and th
 senator nodded his head in the dire'
 tion of the president S room. Then wit t. hearty ''goodby" he hurried out. all ne Friederichs thought he heard so h. chuckle as the senator passed into tl ry main hallway.
 m Friederichs was shown into the pre- O. ence of the great man. The presidel l greeted him in a manner meant to