Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1905-09-16

wise well-proportioned His brown
beard covers a chin, straight and
square, winch signifies quickness to act
and unlimited determination. His
brown hair is becoming thin on the
top of his head; his forehead Is high
and rather narrow; his eyes blue and
deep-set, but we'll separated; his nose
is small and straight, the nostrils ex-
pressing refinement; his mouth, large
and full-lipped, opens over large, regu-
lar, white teeth and is shaded by a
heavy brown mustach and a short,
thick brown beard. There is nothing
striking about the face in repose, but
when he becomes interested in con-
versation 1t lights up with winning
smile; his eyes tell that he is strong,
earnest man and confident of his own
powers.
Law is not Hughes only long suit.
He is a great reader and the volumes
In which he is versed range from
works of poetry TO Darwin, Huxley and
Haeckel and many other Investigators
Of the origin of human existence. Her.
bert Spencer and scientific works are
numbered among the books which he
has read. Poise and calmness through
out the most exciting times of his ca
reer have won many a point towards
fame for Hughes. He cannot be dis
concerted, say his friends and business
associates, and his mind acts swiftly.
calmly and surely. This fact has often
been noticed in Gotham trials, and
where one side scents an attempt on
the part Of its opponents to dodge Ine
issue by virtue Of a technicality,
Hughes is pointed out az the man to
drag the dark horse into the light.
Hughes favorite saying is that work
never killed a man yet, but combined
with worry and dissipation. have often
proven his downfall" Hughes believes
that the church is a great conservative
force and that although it has a great
amount Of display which is unneces-
sary. that 1t does good.
Hughes is just VIossoming into
fame" said a public man. who has
known the New York inquisitor since
his boyhood days. "and believe my
words, after the hatchet is laid to rest
in this New York probe. he will have
acquired national prestige, and Il
would not astonish me in any great
measure IL President Roosevelt should
take him under his wing and introduce
him into his political family Hughes
is frank with everybody and the free,
easy and quiet manner in which he ar
rives at facts are virtues which have
won the esteem Of the president IN
more than one instance. Although
have not seen hughes in the past i've
years, I know that be dislIkes TO be in
the llmeli-ht. He is no society man
and, much like nr. Roosevelt himself.
outdoor life is his chief enjoyment.
Doubtless there are but few who re-
member that Mr.. Hughes started the
very Sunday school Of which John d.
Rockefeller. Jr.. IL now leader Hughes
has figured in a number Of Gotham
cases and bis success has been almost
phenomenal Although he and ars
members OF different political parties.
II is ny sincere hope that Hughes viii
some car enter national life and I BE-
lieve n be does he viii make a suc-
cess. In his Work Hugaes has certain
rules which be sdheres to without va
ration He begins work At $50 a n.
and seldom quits until after six in the
evening. After luncheon be is invzri-
ably IN reminiscent mood for nearly
an Our. After the meal be smokes
cigar and is back at his vorx with
increased rssL Contsntmsnf is half Of
success. 3 = little saying tazt has
.xrsat 6ssl ta fe With Hughss career