The Irish standard., 1903-09-26
Mr.. Bonaparte Has Been an Enemy of the
Professional Politician for More
Than Twenty Years.
He Has the Reputation for Never Letting Up
on Fight When He Believes it to
be Against Wrong

\ Baltimore dispatch of Sept 10
says: When it WAS announced that
Charles j. Bonapartc, of this city, had
consented to undertake the invcstiga-
ton of the charges affecting the adj
ministrHtion of Indian Territory Oli
addition to his work of prosecuting
pOStotlice "graitcrs'), Baltimore pco-
pie who have known the ins and outs
of Mr.. Bonnpartc's life said that the
president could not have made IL better
choice, for il Il man ever deserved the
title Fighting lawyer it is the relative
of the former French Emperor who
has made the Monumental City his
home, says the New York Tribune.
There are Il number of familiar figures
to be seen daily on Baltimore streets.
One is Cardinal Gibbons. but equally
us well known as the eminent prelatc
is Mr.. Bonnparte, walking with long,
swinging stride, his head going from
side to side, apparently keeping time
With his steps. 1t is q peculiar motion,
this swinging of the head. 1t generally
means that he has something wcighty
on his mind. When he is pOdncriny
over Il subject his most intimate friend
might look him straight in the eye ana
not be recognized, for the Baltimore
attorney is one of the deepest of think
crS. There is Il reason for this Studi
Gus manner. however. for he is one OF
the leading members of the bar. and,
hrslcs his extensive law practice
there is Il side issue to which he gives
much attention. The politicians of
both parties we'll know what this
side issue is Mr.. Bonupartc has been
an enemy of the professional politician
for over twenty years. lie is not
merely an enemy, but one of the ng-
grrSsvc kind. lie has done more
lighting against rings and ringstcrs
than any dozen rcfOrmcrs in the state
of Maryland, ana from the bosses
down to petty ward executives, all
dislike him as much as the devil is
supposed to dislike holy water One
reason why lc has been requested by
the president to assist in these invcSti-
CATIONS is because he has Il reputation
for never letting up after he has once
hrcom" engaged in Il fight, when he
believes il to Il" against wrong. He
has the tcnncity and perseverance of
his famous ancestor While hc is an
able lawyer and Il witty ana an inter
rsting speaker, his reputation has been
! acquired largely by his determination
Of character. Personally, Mr.. Bona-
some man by any means Strangers,
Scrn" him on the street, might think
he was eccentric or that his mind was
affected on account of the peculiar
motion of his head already referred to-
He is of Il nervous tcmpcramcnt, and
when convcrSing with Il visitor in his
Office or at home is continually shift
ing about in his seat This is due to
the constant working of his mind,
which may be said never to rest except
when he is asleep. lie is Of an un,ls-
nnly cheerful disposition, however,
and can appreciate Il good story or Il
joke as well as any one. Probably this
is one reason why he is rcpntcd to be a
wit himself. 1t is only necessary to
| announce that Charles j. Bonaparte is
to deliver an address at public meet
ing to have the hall crowded with not
only men, but women. 1t is Il common
| expression heard on the streets when
| such an announcement is made: Lets
20 down tonight and hear BOnaparte
give it to 'cm." BY "'em" is meant
some of the political leaders, for in
his position as a member of the Civil
Service Reform association, the Ralti-
more Reform league and other bodies
organized for the betterment of the
community he is frequently called up
on to speak in opposition to some pub
lie measure Or against some party
candidate whose reputation is none too
good. Unfortunately for most of the
regular politicians of the state. Mr..
Bonaparte has their records so vividly
in his mind that he can sketch their