The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-04

pride that he was ben on n Monmouth
county farm In ls4i. and was reared ann
the breezes that blow of the shores OF
Long branch.
lie receis ID a common school educa-
ton, was sent to Rutgers College AT NJ
teen, and AT nineteen was given the de-
gree OF a. Vi. hc - now LII -.
Mir. IIobarts entrance into politics was
mace IN May. lb1. when the Board OF Al,
dcrman OF the city OF Paterson selected
him as city Counsel. The next year no
was made counsel for the Board OF Chos-
en- Frecholdcrs OF Passaic county These
two offices, brought him In direct contact
with all the prominent men or fassalc
county, and gave him almost daily oppor-
tunity TO show his ability as a lawyer ana
politician.
These associations were directly beneh-
cial. resulting in his selection in 1872 to
the House of Assembly. He made good
record during his first year. taking an ac-
tive part in all debates, and at once ac-
quired State reputation. without
scarcely turning hand he was re-eiect-
ed I'm 1913 and was made the caucus noml-
nee for Speaker of the House, being unan-
imously elected.
In 1915. he declined a reelection. His
clientage had become extensive ana ne
needed allhis time and energy for his pro-
fcssion. IT, 1871 ne was induced 10 accept
the srnat, rial nomination and was elect
ed His success as senator was even
greater than that in the lower house.
lie served his three years with distinc-
ton and was promptly reelected by the
largest najority Passaic county had ever
given to any candidate. His extended eX-
pcricnce and the fact that he was sec
ond term man, returned by such compil-
uentary vote. made him iormidaDle
candidate for the president OF the sen
ate. and IN 1851 he was accorded that
honor In 1852 he was again called TO pre-
side over the upper house.
His legislative career was brilliant
one. He made himself popular WIN an
the prominent men OF the state pecausc
of his ability. amiabiity, and fairness.
In 1884. he was the Eepubhcan caucus
nominee for United States Senator
PROMINENT IN THE SENATE.
He was also candidate loI OHi''u
States senator i'm lSe2.
Nlr Hobart has several times been mem
toned as a candidate for governor ana
he was prominent In the public nina at
the time John W. Griggs declared MN
self candidate. w.t..
secured the nomination OF the present ~
publican Governor. They were iast
friends and associated together m a num-
Der of enterprises. had studied law IN tne
same office. and the Governor becahle ~,
barts political successor following MIN
I'M the House of Assembly and in the SEN
When Il was announced that Carrot A.
Hobart was a candidate for Governor
Senator Griggs called upon him ana ia
a friendly conversation asked MN lor Il
definite expression on the subject Whlch
was then somewhat IN doubt. lie rectN =
ed from Mr. Hobart the assurance tnat
the announcement OF his candidacy LOT
Governor was only a newspaper JON
was then that Senator GfigSs declared
himself as "a candidate and secured the
promise Of Mr.. Hobarts active support
He personally conducted the campaign
and notwithstanding the tact ,uat theIo
were six candidates IN the heiu' ne -
cured the nomination for GrlsSs ana lheil
assumed tho duties OF chairman OF w
Executive Committee Of TIRE fepuD,lci n
state Committee. and devoted every hour
OF his time until he secured HiisBs cree
ton by over 5000 plurality. ms was =
climax 10 an his political successes IN thss
state which made him u leader Endorsed
Mr.. Hobart IS considered wealthy
man but As not n millionaire. put nal
comfortably fixed. keenly enjoying tne
friends that ht has made, and me sue
cess that has come 10 him because OF ms
energy and ability. lie Is active In beneN-
olcnt enterprises.
ACTIVE IN BUSINESS LIFE.
His active business life has been equally
successful. Although Mr.. HOBART enter enter
ed active life as a lawyer, MS aDilllles
/ soon demanded a wider held. lie was
ing skilful business management
Carrot 4. Hobart was never boss, pul
ALWAYS q persUadcr OF men. lie mas Deeh
n leader and an advisor all through MS
political career. Ills influence has AWAY :
been for good in New Jersey pollllcs. hls
enthusiastic admirers advocated MN as
the propcr man 10 represent the Last
on the national ticket c. ..,..,,
All the Republicans in the state joined
in the vice-prosidential boom, someWhaI
no the annoyance Of Mr.. Hobart hlmseH.
In crew so fast that when he ana attempt
to check IL he found II Impossible. Demo
Gratis as well as Republicans shouted ms
I rrafsos No man is more approdchaple,
and the uOorest laborer IN Paterson hhds
him as easy Of access as the banker VI
tho politician. - ,...,,o ,,o,,se
Mr. Hobart lives IN a large frame mouse
~, Tho corner of Carroll and Van Houten
streets. I'm the city or paterson. - -,
beeu his home for number OF years. ~
/ His wealth and social position increase"
I me- added to his residence, ana no" IL p
one of the largest and most sumptuouS III
Paterson. and is generally known as
Mrs Hobart was Miss Jennie Tuttle.
/ aolrftar Of Mr. Hoharts prcceptor anu
! sister of Hobart futile. private secIe1Ai ,
/ to Governor Griges. she Is a woman -.
I many accomplishments, hdNlh7 mn. ~.
much Of the keen Intellect anu WI u
B her famous father. ,1, Como,
Mr. Wohart's family consists or faIre'
Hobart. Jr.. row twelve years on
| Ills daughter. who was great iaForl,,
| I'm Wv Jersey and New York society uied
lot ,ear in Italy while the iamliy vas
/ broad lie has n summer house az a
lontic Highlands, not far from where ne
/ was born.