New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-04
OBITUARY.
CHARLES c. WAITE.

CHARLES C. WAITE.
Charles c. Waite. proprietor OF the Breyoort
House, died yesterday morning mt half past 10
o'clock. For nearly two years he had been suffer-
ing with diabetes, and about six weeks ago his ply
scian Dr. Lippe gave up all hopes of his recovery.
He rallied, however, and in short time was able to
attend TO his duties as usual Last Sunday afternoon
with his son, Charles B. Waite, he took a drive
through Central Park. He was In excellent spirits
and spoke encouragngly of his returning strength.
On Monday night at IL o'clock. when about retlr-
ing he was suddenly taken with nervous prostra-
ton. Dr. Lippe was summoned, and found his
patient suffering from paralysis of the BRAN. lie
renamed unconscious until his death Around
him when he died were his wife, his sons, Charles
b. and Albert Waite, his daughters and his physi-
clan. William, the second son, was IN Chicago
when his father died. but will probably arrive in
the city to-day. No definite arrange ments have yet
been made for the funeral.
In the death of Mr. Waite Ncw-York has parted
with one of its best citzens-oue who has left be-
hind him. in the records of his career, very notable
illustration of the power OF strong NewEngland
common sense and New-England virtue, industry
and enterprise to win its way to universal esteem
and aiiiuent circumstances. lie was born june 81
1880. at Bnttleboro, VT. With limited cduca-
ton. he went, mere boy to Springfield.
in Massachusetts, as a telegraph boy. lie was
afterward telegraph operator III the same
city. where be is still remembered for his integrity
aud industry, and biz Astounding good nature. From
there he went to NewHaVon, freight AGENT of the
Hartford aud New-iaven Railroad. where, at the
age OF nineteen, March 10. 1850, be married TO
the faithful and ailectiOnate companion who has
horne him large family Of children, and has nUT-ed
him with self-sacTifcing devotion through al the
closing months IF his life. After his marriage.
he became a conductor on the Hartford and New
Haven Road. where his massive figure, handsome
face and sOn0rous voice became well-known to
the travelling pnOhc. Any man WHO travelled
on the tram with young Waite, was never m doubt
concerning the name OF the place he might be ap-
preaching. The utterance filed the car above the
din of wheels and conversation On one occasion
lie bad Daniel Webster on board when he was APP
preaching tue dining-place at Springfield As he
passed Mr. Webster lac exclaimed: Springfield;
twenty minutes Tor dinner"
Young man" said MIR. Webster, jocuarly that
is OF tho best speeches J ever heard" The
Young man turned aud responded with readi-
ness quite characteristic Of him: " Fhose speeches
are always cocd when speaker and bearer are in
sympathy.' Mr. Webster laughed, and added
Particularly when they are sh1i;.'
lie left his conductors place afIcr four ycare scr
vice, and acted at Stlngiirid agent for tue West
cI railroads until 1905 whom hC went 20 Hartford,
a. secretary of an insurance company. BIT this did
not suit him he wanted larger field. IN 1861 ne
went 20 Chicago, aud soon became one Of the pro-
manager. Here lie naturally took the lead OF afdfs,
as he always did when brought into assO-
cation with other ?, men and made good
investments, and was really rich man when
he came 10 Ncw-lork, I'm 1867. anu became Joint
proprietor with the late Albert Clark IN tho Brc-
WORT House. Here partner and principal, DE r.
manned until has death. Two ar three years ago he
went into partnership with Me,srs. Hawk
Mcfherbcc. OF the Windsor Hotel and. during his
we'll moments, divided his attention between the
two houses. while both were passing through de-
preston Of the duh fines, and entering upon their
present overwhelming prosperity, worldly ahMrs
We're never more promising thau when be was called
uppu to close DIS eyes upon them OIL.
Mr.. NaIic's distinction was based upon q royal
nature and Christian character. II he had been
born into LyUrng circumsiances-if he bad nrst
brrnthed intellectual atmosphere, and been
surrounded with the Influences OF culture; II Le
lad bad % large education, he would have become
great man 90 some high walk of life. With physical
advantages % the highest order, and quick, strong
.vmplrhetic mind. and great h0iducss aud great
Strength Of wlll. hc might have been great lawyer
or q great preacher or a great winter lie was
simply tbr prince OF Christian hOtsi-keepcrs. The
foundations If biz position never led HIN from the
limo OF dufr he hold 40 mean and base companions
SHIPS aud bad no sympathy with the tricks OF bust
ness. He was always a far, square, outspoken
m1u in an his dealings and, combined with a GER
tain brl.qucness oi manner. he had the most deli
cate eeusitlvencss Of heart. H. was fond, TOO, Of
affairs IN "a large way. he delighted IN surrounding
himself with al forms Of art. His ROOMS have tor
years been little museums OF pictures aud hric-a-
brlr aud irWelry and precious stones. He had
the world from both hemispiercs, aud many of
these people became his PERSONAL friends. " no were
glad 10 dime at Lis table, and 10 do hIn honor az
cpuflemau whenever they might happen To meet
lin. H. short. Ice DID more 10 lift his calling and
make IL honorable than any man we have know n.
aud we snail hardly look upOn his like again. We
c0upIatulLte the sons he leaves behind him on the
possession Of % pure aud influential an example.