The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19

neapolis I'm 1892 Governor Mckinley was
made permanent chairman and received
1S2 votes for the nomination for Presi-
dent. In November 1898. he was re-elect-
eel Governor Of Ohio by "A majority OF
over 5000 votes.
GARRETT A. HOBART.
Garrett A. Hobart. OF New Jersey. who
was nominated by his party FOR the
vice presidency a; the st. Louis con-
voniion, is a power In the Republican
party. although somewhat unknown 10
the masses. His place as leader has
been won on pure merit. At twenty
seven Mr.. Hobarts capacities we're so
well appreciated by the Legislature OF
his state that he was made Speaker OF
the House His father was a man or
means. and lived in style at Long Branch.
Garrett WINS educated for the bar. and
began practice at Paterson, which Is
still his home He was a fOrceful. elo-
quent speaker. with head full or sound
political logic and had a way Of solving
difficult situations that drew men about
him and welded them TO his leadership.
Born a politician. he loved the difficulties
and dangers OF politics, ana became as
valuable to his party I'm a Democratic
state as a skillful pilot to n ship-owner In
n rocky channel. His grand coup
from party view. was the
carving Of New Jersey for the Re-
pubiicans at the last gubernatorial cleo
ton. From that time hc has been mark
Cd for the vice-oresidential nomina-
ton. Mr.. Hobarts personality IS
attractive. lie Is five feet eight
and oue-half inches in height and ia
rather heavy. lie has an honest, open
face. smooth -shavcn save for an iron
gray mustache. His hair Is gray, his
eyes are big brown. and lustrous. and
his dress IS ultra fashionable. Ills only
iowclry IS a solid gold watch fob. Mr..
Hobart IS hfty-two lie has declined
congressional hOnOrs many times. He
is married and has = son.
In 1872 he was elected q member Of ne
New Jersey House and was reelected and
chosen speaker lie declined an election
in 1873 ana lsT. he was elected senator
from Passaic county. He was reelected
TO his position, and served in the ofic,
from that time until the expiration of
the year ls,2. being president pro tenn.
Of the body the last two years he was a
member.
Iu 1854 he was nominated by the Re
publican caucus OF the legislature for
United states senator. but not elected as
the legislature was Democratic and John
L. Mcpherson was chosen In lS4 he
became member Of the Republican Ma
tiouai Committee.
lie has been active I'm business life. lie
is the president Il the Passalc Water
Company. the Acquackanok Water Com
Iany. the Paterson Railroad Company:
the Consolidated Lines. the Morris County
Railroad and the Peoples Gas Company.
lie is director m several national banks.
including the First National bank OF
Paterson, and the Paterson Savings IN
stitution. lie IS also on the directory
beard Of the New York SusQuoharna and
Western railroad. the Lehigh and HUI
son River railroad. the Barbour Flax SPIN
ming Company. the Pioneer silk Company.
tho Edison Electric Illuminating Com
pany, the American Cotton oil Company.
and some forty or more additional corr
pcrations With many OF these concerns
be holds the position Of legal adviser.
Mr.. Hobart is resident Cf Paterson.
where he has beautiful home. which is
the centre of the social amenities OF the
city.