Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30
HOW HE RECEIVES THE NEWS.
Pretense Of Indifference EviBced by 9
Wianipg Candidate.

Pretense Of Indifference Evineed by a
WANING Candidate.
1t was my good fortune to be visiting
at the house OF man when he received
news of bis election to the Presidency,
says writer in the Fortniehtiy Reriesr.
To my young mind ths mere thought OF
such honor was bewiideriDg. could not
picture how would act In such circum-
stances, but did have a vague notion
that man at such a time would act In
dramatic fsshionn--caii to the gods for
aid-ssk high heaven to witness his
gratitude; register bis vow OF loyalty to
duty and Deity. Here. then, was an OPP
portunity to test my theory, and /
awaited results with keen anxiety.
We were at breakfast when the tele-
gram arrived. His wife tore it open and,
her voice all In tremble, read: "You are
elected beyond the shadow of doubt"
/ looked closely at the lucky man. Not
muscle moved, not the slightest change
In his expression was visible. He was
silent for few seconds, and then, as he
broke open an egg, he quietly observed;
hOthtAs tAak Skk
IL kept another year. Really, / was
tempted to throw my cup of coffee at him,
his levity seemed so sacriligious. / hated
him because he was so lacking In human
nature.
Half an hour later / was passing the
stables. Looking In, | saw the .scoid-
biooded" President cleo. standing by the
side OF his favorite horse. One arm was
thrown over Its neck, his face was buried
In the name, and his whole frame was
couvulsed. That very human side OF his
nature which be kept out of sight even
when surrounded by his own family, he
had revealed to bis dear old horse. As
passed on / realized that my boyhood
Idol was again on its old PEDESTAL, and
knew that the making of President had
not, In this case, been the unmaking of a
man.
Let me close with this one page from
Garfield's life. He had won the great
prize. Three months of bitter strife with
politicians over spoils OF office followed
his inauguration and exhausted the little
store OF nervous energy which remained
after . long and exciting electoral cam
psign. Rest was an absolute necessity,
and he started on brief holidays visit
to his alma mater at the New England
hills. Smiling as he walked into the rail-
way station at q witty speech OF his friend
Blame, he fell MORALLY wounded at the
hands OF q half crszed assassin.
They carried him to the White House
the political Mecca OF many millions
and for weeks his suffering was beyond
had q friend who was with
him from the first to the last, and he gave
me this little picture of the closing days OF
Garfield's life. Suffering bred fever, and
fever revived his old love OF the sea. He
begged to be carried to the Atlantic, and
his wish was law. One morning my
friend, at GsrHeid's request, lifted him so
hat his dying eyes might take in wider
sweep OF the old Atlantic.
And while my friend held in his arms
he wasted figure of his old friend, be |
old the President how the whole nation |
vas looking toward the sea. Yes, and |
praying that God would help and bless
heir chief magistrate. Garfield pressed |
he hand of his friend and whispered,
He has blessed me; could man ask more
han such love and sympathy from such
people?" A few hours later the Presi-
lent had put aside forever place and
with bis life the awful price
II success.