The evening times., 1897-03-04
HoBART,s GREAT DAY.
The Vice President Received Many
Early Callers.


Hon. Garrett A. Hobart, now vice Presi-
dent of the United States, was an early
riser this morning and breakfasted with
Mrs. Hobart and his little son, Garrett A.
Hobart, Jr., shortly after O'Clock in a
private dining room adjoining his apart
ments at the Arlington. Mr. Hobart was
in excellent spirits and seemed appar entity
none the worse from the great social strain
which he has undergone ever since his
arrival here ON Tuesday.
Mrs. Hobart, who was slightly indis-
posed on yesterday, arose thoroughly re-
freshed, and assisted her distinguished
husband in receiving the host OF friends
who called to pay their respects prior TO
Mr.. Hobart's departure for the Capitol.
Among those who called were number
OF prominent people from Paterson, n. j.,
Mr.. Hobart'S native town, including Sher-
iff Hapson, Chief OF Police GTaul, Mr..
John Reynolds, president Paterson Savings
Bank; Mr.. j. W. Cleveland, Mr.. Isaac A.
Hall, Capt. Albert Strange, Mr.. John E.
Barbour, the Misses Barbour and Capt.
Hobart Tuttle, a nephew OF the Vice Prcsi-
dent.
Mr.. Hobart was attired in black frock
black four-in-hand necktie. A boutonnierc
of violets adorned his coat. The rooms oc-
cupied by the Vice President and his fam
lily, which overlook Vermont avenue, are
among the most desirable in the hotels.
They were beautifully de corated this
morning with palms and other tropical
plants. and presented most attractive ap
pearance. A profusion OF orchids, violets
and La France roses were scattered
throughout the rooms, imparting delight
ful perfume to the atmosphere.
Mr. Hobart greeted his visitors with tbe
same cordiality and grace that have long
been his Distinguishing traits. He expressed
himself as delighted with the weather
and the arrangements that had been made
for his induction into office. To Times
reporter, Mr.. Hobart said: IF the day had
been specially prepared it could not have
been more beautiful. on yesterday was
apprehenSive thatwe would tIave inclement
weather, but the weather man seems to
be our friend and dispelled the threaten
ing elements.
Both Mrs. Hobart and myself are en-
joying excellent health, and look forward
with much pleasure TO our official resi-
dence at the Capital
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the Essex
Troop of Paterson drew up in front of
the rllngton and saluted the Vice Presi-
dent. The troopers were all mounted
on superb horses, and presented a fine
military appearance. Mr.. Hobart APP
peared at the window and bowed in &C
knowledgment paid him by the soldiers
from his native city.
The Vice President left the hotel for
the Capitol at IL O'Clock He was ac-
conpanied by Senator stephen b. Elkins,
OF the Senate Committee Of Arrangement,
and Messrs. Myron. Parker, Louis d.
Wine, and F. w Woodward, of the local
committee.
Mrs. Hobart, in company with her little
son and Mrs. Gov. GTiggs, went to the
Capitol half hour before the Vice Presi-
dent took his departure. Mr.. Hobart left
the hotel by the main entrance His APP
pearance was the signal for prolonged
cheering from the great crowd that com
pletely blocke the 81 dewal ks of the
hotel. Mr. Hobart lifted his hat and
bowed to the right and left as he entered
his carriage