Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1899 — HOBARTPASSESAWAY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOBARTPASSESAWAY

VICE PRESIDENT SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS. n : End Cornea with His Family Present nt the Home in Paterson - Deep Sorrow Expceased nt Washington for the Nr tion’s Lorn—His Career. ' tv Garrett A. Hobart, Vice-President of the United States, died at his home in Paterson, N. J., shortly after 8 o’clock Tuesday morning. Dr. William K. Newton, who has remained at his bedside almost constantly since bis condition became serious two weeks ago, ascribes the immediate cause of death to heart failure. Mr. Hobart’s condition began to change for the worse late Monday afternoon. He became suddenly weaker and his heretofore wonderful vitality seemed to be deserting him. Shortly before midnight he spoke to Mrs. Hobart, who was kneeling by his bedside. What his words were are not disclosed, but after they

were spoken the Vice-President became unconscious. He remained in a comatose condition during the balance of the night. At his bedside when he passed away were Mrs. Hobart, Garrett A. Hobart, Jr., Dr. Newton and his wife and Miss Alice Wardell, the nurse. As soon as the Vice-President expired a message announcing his death was sent to President McKinley at the White House. Another message was dispatched to Gov. Voorhees of New Jersey. CAREER OF GARRETT A. HOBART. From a Country School Teacher to Vice President. Garrett Augustus Hobart was born at Long Branch, N. J., June 3, 1844. He received his education at Rutgers College and graduated when he was 20 years old. He began his career as a schoolmaster. Later on he took up the study of law and was admitted to the bar in 18C9. In 1871 he became city counsel of Paterson, and in 1872 counsel of the freeholders of Passaic County. He represented the Third district of Passaic County in the State Assembly in 18i2. Mr. Hobart soon became one of the leading Republicans of his section. He was married July 21, 1809 to Jennie Tut“tle, daughter of ex-Mayor Socrates Tuttle of Paterson. He was re-elected to the Assembly in 1873, and at once took the highest rank and was chosen Speaker of that boily. In 1870 Mr. Hobart was elected to the’*State Senate, and in 1881 was elected president of the Senate, and was re-elected the following year. During his terms in the Senate he became a member of some of the most important committees. From 1880 to 1891 he was chairman of the State Republican committee of New Jersey, and under his leadership the party conducted some brilliant campaigns. He was nominated in for United States Senator, but the Legislature being Democratic, he was defeated by John R. MaePherson. He was a delegate at large to the Republican national convention in 1876 and again in 1880. He became a member of the national Republican committee in 1884, and served until 1890, when he waa nominated for Vice-President and elected. Since his election to the vice-presidency Mr. Hobart hod played an important part in political affairs. Between the President and Mr. Hobart there have existed the most cordial relations, and the visits between the two have been of the most informal and neighborly character. Mr. Hobart was a first-class business man and was connected with numerous big concerns. Mr; Hobart was a very fascinating man, with a pleasant face. He always had bis pocket book open in behalf of charity. When he located in Paterson bis entire capital amounted to only $1.50. He worked hard and his efforts were rewarded by a remarkable success. Garrett A. Hobart was well beloved in Paterson, lie is said to have been a good neighbor and an honest business man. During his illness the city seemed to neglect regular duties to hear the news front the bedside, and on all sides were heard prayers for the siclfc. man. Mr. Hobart in health was « genial, courteous gentleman and was most approachable. After his election to the vice-presidency he remained thO same to bis old friends and associates. • Mrs. Hobart has been invaluable to Mrs. McKinley, relieving her of many of her trying;" social duties. Mr. Hobart has been equally valuable to McKinley. He was a man of great tact, and his diplomacy has been made use of by the President in several trying situations.

GAHRETT A. HOBART.