New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-20
CHARLES y. BONAPAPTE-
Characteristics of Nan U'Ho IL tn
Probe Government Scandals

FTO6e Government Scandals.
Baltimore. Sept 10 (speciaD.-Whln q. y-,.,,-.
nounced this week that Charles J. Bonaparts az
this city, had consented to undertake the fnvs4-
tgatiOn Of the charges affecting the adrinis.ra-
ton Of Indian Territory Gin addition % his worr
Of prosecuting postofice "graftersD. BaItlulor,
people who have known the ms and outs OF aIr.
BonapaIse's life said that the President couIf
not have made better choice for II a man sves
deserved the title lighting lawyer II Is III,
relative Of the former French Emperor who has
made the Monumental City his home.
There a number Of familiar figures to ba.
seen daily on Baltimore streets. One Is Car
dinal Gibbons. but equally as well known as th,
eminent prelate Is 3Ir. Bonaparte walking with
a long. swinging stride. his head going from sids
TO side. apparently keeping time with his steps.
1t is a peculiar motion. this swinging OF ths'
head 1t generally means that he has something
weighty on his mind. When he is ponderne
over a subject his most intimate friend mighs
look him straight in the eye and not be recog-
nized. for the Baltimore attorney is one OF thS
deepest OF thinkers. There is reason for this
studious manner. however for he Is one OF ths
leading members OF the bar. and besides his
extensive law practice. there IS a side issue N
which he gives much attention.
The politicians Of both parties wei know what
enemy OF the professional politician for owes
twenty years. He is not merely an enemy. sus
one OF the aggressive kind. He has done mora
lighting against rings and ringsters than any,
dozen reformers 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 he haf
been requested by the President to assist u
these Investigations IS because he has reputa-
ton for never letting UP after he has once be-
come engaged in a fight. when ne believes II To
be against wrong. He has the tenacity ans
perseverance Of his famous ancestor. While re-
is an able lawyer and witty and an interesting
speaker. his reputation has been acquired large
ly by his determination OF character.
Personally. Mr.. Bonaparte would not be coz
sidered handsome man by any means. Stran-
gers seeing him the street. might think he
was eccentric or that his mind was affected on
account Of the peculiar motion OF his head al
ready referred to- RE is Of a nervous tempera-
ment and when conversing with visitor in his
office or at home is continually shifting a0ou7
in his seat This is due to the constant working
Of his mind, which may be SAID. never 20 rest
except when he is asleep. He IS of an unusually
cheerful disposition. however. and can sppre-
ciate a good story or joke as wek as any one.
Probably this is one reason why he is reputsd 10
be a wit himself.
1t is only necessary TO announce that CAaFes
J. Bonaparte IS TO deliver address at a pu0-
lie meeting TO have the hall crowded with no'
only men. but women. 1t is a common s-
preston heard on the streets when such an an
nouncereut is made: Let's so down to-nisA.
and hear Bonaparte give it 20 EN- Ely e"
is meant some OF the political leaders. for N -
position as "A member Of the Civil Service ne
form Association. the Baltimore Reform
-
torment OF the community he is frequently
called upon to speak in opposition 20 some pun
lie measure or against some party caHall~-'
whose reputation is none too good. Jntor'1-
nateIy for most OF the regular politicians Of -
state Mr. Bonaparte has their records SO Wv
idly in his mind that he sketch taeir g.
reers from the time they entered puollc H.
There is probably no man living who is as 10
miliar with Senator Germans sayings T.
doings as he. The fund Of Information WINS
he possesses is astonishing buc t is more AZ
tonlshiug how well minor thicss are retained =
his memory. As result some of 1Ae "
handed" compliments which he ees'o"S "E,
the Senator from Maryland. as well as his SUI
Ordinates In the city and state. have o'''
highly effective
Although so restless in manner, Mi. nO
parte is not lacking in necessary dignity anu
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jury. He is deliberate in his manner OF SF1'
ing. and knows just how Co give emphasis "
telling point by pausins at the right place
for the right length OF time. When no VS.
one OF his reform speeches ne rises SLOWLY ''O''
his seat as the chairman Ci the meeting - -
ing him the usual bat needless introdNcl'o"
the audience. he bows and Smiles 10 'is P
Siding officer. repeats the bow 1ad s'''.s 20
audience. then. taking sco4 long 'i'"N
water. he is ready for business. Seldom GU
features assume a grave expression d"f''S
entire speech. and most &C the tifne be Io'N'
cheerful as II telling q eood story. |eHe'""'
does tell half q dozen good stories '''O''
is through AT the expense of che party OF =
which he Is criticisirg THIS is one s'''0
his popularity as an Orator-ne El'N0' =
good naturally. and. although his sarc~s." -
a sharp edge 20 IL. his words are tio-"'~
pIeasantries. Seldom does he make a i"'s
ment and II is seldom that he can ~ 80, -.
dicted. This g. one reason why ne ms ~.
confidence to such an exteu,. bat another
I Is not an office seeker. and does not nesd 80,
money because he has enough himsen
Bonaparts Is a millionaire srd tifnsS