New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-23
TOWNsMAN.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Paterson, y. J., June 22.-The most unique
man in Paterson tonight was an individual who
did not a Hobart button. The city was
simply delirious with JOY, and some Of the
thusiasts suggested that 1t should be rechrst-
ened IIobart-town.
Toward the armory IN Market-st. turned the
steps of all the faithful Within the building
1.OOO women had seats In the galleries. and fully
1900 men stood in a solid mass on the lower
floor. To enumerate those who were there
would be simply to make a directory of Pater-
sons leading professional and business men.
There no politics In the gathering. All the
people were drawn together solely for the pur-
pose Of doing honor to their fellow townsman.
Garrot A. Hobart
The circular balcony was dra ped with bunting.
In the centre. right underneath where Mr. Ho
bart was to sit. painting of the Republi-
can candidate for Vice President.
Mr.. Hobart entered the building almost wholly
unnoticed. He and Governor Griggs drove up to
the entrance and at the door before the
crowd outside had time To raise cheer. They
were among the earliest arrivals and came in
good season purposey 10 avoid any demonstra-
tion the street Mr.. Hobart was dressed in
a plain. dark suit and Wore black tie and derby
hat He seemed IN excecn, health. and his
spirits were never more cheerful
II was terribly hot inside. but the people were
apparently unmndful Of that. Indeed. had the
building been twice as large there appeared to
be enough outside to MI 1t.
\ DEMOCRAT PREsIDEs.
I|y of emphasizing the fact that this vel
come home to Mr.. Hobart was n non-pa rtsan
expression ~ the feelings II all Paterson Judge
j hr Hopper n veteran Democrat called the
meeting to order. Mayor Braun. another sturdy
Democrat acted as chairman and the speech of
welcome was delivered by John W. Griggs New
Jcreey's first Republican Governor in thirty
years
1T looks Ike college commenc, ment." said
tho Governor. a. he lookei along the galleries
and saw the women waving their fans and hand
kerchi,fs Just then the marching brigade came
In with their bands and fish horns For ten
minutes there was noise enough to rival any
thing heard at the National Guard encampmeat
In n" moan time squads 81 men were busy
Carrying I'm floral offerings enough - fl few
large rooms. \ horseshoe. ten feet high. came
from the Blarl of Trade; mammoth wreath.
equally large. with the word "Wcl,ome" on II.
Was sent by Colonel Barbour. The Republican
County Committee contributed another mag
rinccnt piece.
NOTHING TO EQUAL. 1T.
When judge Hopper Mayor Braun. Mr. Ho-
hart and Governor Griggs stepped - the front
Z the balcony 10000 nags and bannerets and
half "a many fans and Lanikerchiefs We're waved
for three minutes while the people shouted
thcmscl,c hoarfo
Tho venerable Judge Hopper opened the pro
Gee .ings as soon as quiet was restored.
This assemhlago tonight" said he. shows
your appreciation 4 Mr.. Hobarts character. l
have witncesei many demonstrations In my life.
but never anything 10 equal this 1t proves that
the propls % Paterson are proud Of the hon r
conferred upon ouf fcllow-citizen."
Mayor Braun WAS then introduced IA chair
lna.. n. said. AS understand II. this is not a
political meeting Without regard To politics We
meet here t. show ou- esteem and love for our
old friend ana neighbo-. Garre' \. Hobart We
ar all glad that such an honor has fallen on one
of our Paterson citizens. ! have the pleasure Of
introducing TO you the speaker OF the evening.
his oNccllcncy, Governor John ". Grigg1, Of
N"w-J,rsay.
Governor Griggs had % wait for prolonged
burst ~ applause t. suhsile before he could
speak Then he said "Whcn IN" visitor To 81
Paurs Church inquiries for the monument ~ Sir
christopher Wren he IS told T. look around. II
any expression If wanted of the esteem in which
held by his friends ana nelghbors Of Paterson.
look around you This great gathering. COM
posed of men = all parties. varying In their
political faith and In their political hope. are
Unanimous In doing honor t. Garrct \. Hobart.
Surh universal demonstrations of regard are
often reserved until the objects Of them dead
and beyond the capacity of appreciation Happy
fortune for our friend that nov in the meridian
Of his lie he commands the affcctionate favor
OF his fellow -townsmcn
THE GOVERNORS TESTIMONY.
For thirty years ne has lived and wrought
among us working out his destiny I'm quiet. un-
assuming modca,y. -Four times before this the
people Of his county have called him T. their
service. which hc has performed with an ability
and distinction that have reflected crcdi, upon
his constituents Now a great political party
has raised him to position OF world wide in
,crcst and placed hh' name alongside those Of
other great Jcrs"ymen Theodore Frelinghuysen
and william l.. Dayton. worthy OF being
called the heir apparent Of the Presidency OF the
United States.
"In this honor so well merited all our people
rejoice Though may differ in political hopes
we unite IN tostifying our delight at the honor
that he has woa and the distinction he has
brought to our city. Those who Of the same
political faith he Will glory doubly II his cleo
tlon shall follow his nomination. while In the
same event political opponents will be glad that
such honor has fallen upon townsman whom
they 50 much esteem. ana that so far he is con-
cerned the Government will be ably and worth
fly administered.
But as | have said. this is no partisan
demonstration. 1t Is. Mr. Hobart the welcome OF
city whose people are all your friends and ad-
mirers the voice Of your neghbors uplifted In
harmony 10 testify the pride. the esteem. the
affection that they have n them and for YOU
The sounds that have enlivened our streets
since last Thursday night are sounds az though
some fair city voice around a king re-