Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 December 1899 — HOBART PASSES A WAY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOBART PASSES A WAY

VICE PRESIDENT SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS. End Come* witM Hie Family Present at the Home in Paterson - Deep Sorrow Expcessed at Washington for the Nation’s Loes—Hie Career. 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 his 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 sbemed 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 1869. 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 1872. Mr. Hobart soon because one of the leading Republicans of his section. He was married July 21, 1869 to Jennie Tuttle, 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 body. In 1876 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 1884 for United States Senator, but the Legislature being Democratic, he was defeated by John R. MacPherson, 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 1896, when he was nominated for Vice-President and elected. Since his election to the vice-presidency Mr. Hobart had 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 his pocketbook open in behalf of charity. When he located in Paterson his entire capital amounted to only $1.50. He worked hard and forts were rewarded by a remarkable success. , Garrbtt A. Hobart was well beloved in Paterson. He is said to have been a good neighbor and an honest business man. During his illness the eity seemed to neglect regular duties to hear the news from the bedside, and on all sides were heard prayers for the sick man. Mr. Hobart in health was a genial, courteous gentleman and was most approachable. After his election to the vice-presidency he remained the same to his 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.

GARRETT A. HOBART.