The morning times., 1897-03-05
HANY CALL ON MR.. HOBART
The Vice President Receives a
Number Of Prominent People.
He Is in the Best of Health Not.
withstanding the Strain He
Has Undergone.

Hon. Garrett A. Hobart, who was on YES
terday afternoon sworn i'll as Vice Pres
dent of the United States had Il busy
day. He arose early and took breakfast
with Mrs. Hobart and their little son al
the Arlington. Immediately after break
fast Mr. and Mrs. Hobart went TO their
looms, where they received Il number OF
people who called TO pay their respects
prior TO Mr.. Hohart's departure for the
Capitol. Mr.. Hobart was in excellent
spirits and seemed apparently none the
worse from the great social strain he
has undergone since his arrival here on
Tuesday. Mrs. Hobart, who was slightly
indisposed on Wednesday, arose yester-
day morning thoroughly refreshed, and
assisted hef distinguished husband in
his impromtu reception.
Among those who called were a number
OF prominent people from Paterson, n. j.,
Mr Hobart's native town, including Sher-
if Hapson. Chief of Police Graul, Mr.
John Reynolds, president Paterson Savings
Bank; Mr. j. W. Cleveland, Mr.. Isaac A.
Hall, Capt Albert Strange, Mr.. John E.
Harbour, the Misses Barbour, and Capt.
Hobart Tuttle, nephew OF the Vice Presi-
dent.
Mr. Hobart was attired in a black frock
coat, dark, striped trousers, and wore u
black fouT-in-haud necktie. boutOnnere
of violets adorned his coat. The rooms &C
cupied by the Vice President and his fam
lily, which overlook Vermont avenue, are
among the most desirable in the hotel.
They are beautifully decorated this
morning with palms and other tropical
plants and presented most attractive ap-
pearance. a proiusion OF orchids, violets
md La France roses were scattered
! throughout the rooms, imparting a delight
full perfume to the atmosphere.
Mr. Hobart greeted his visitors with the
same Cordiality and grace that have long
| been nhisdistinguishingtr traits Heexpressed
himself as delighted with the weather and
the arrangements that lad been made for
his indsCtion into office. To a Times re
porter MI Hobart said: IF the day had
been specially prepared it could not have
been more beautiful On yesterday l was
apprehensive thatwe would have Indictment
weather but the weather man seems to
be our friend and dispeIed the threatening
elements.
Both Mrs Hobart and myself ire en-
| joying excellent health, and look forward
with much pleasure to our official residence
at the Capital
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the Essex Troop
| of Paterson drew up in front of the Airing
| ton and saluted the Vice President. The
! troopers were all mounted on superb
| horses, and presented a fine military APP
! pearauce. Mr.. Hobart appeared atthe win
! dow and bowed in acknowledgement of the
| compliment paid him by the soldiers from
| his native city.
| The vice President left the hotel for the
| Capitol at IL O'Clock. He was accom-.
| panied by Senator stephen B. Elkins, OF
| the Senate committee OF arrangements,
| and Messrs Myron Parker. Louis d. Wine
| and +. w. Woodward of the local commit
| tee.
| Mrs. Hobart, in company with her little
| son and Mrs Gov. Grlggs, went to the
| Capitol a half hour before the Vice Presi-
| dent took his departure. Mr.. Hobart left
| the hotel by the main entrance. His ap-
pearance was the signal for prolonged
cheering from the great crowd that com
| pletely blocked the sidewalks Of the hotel.
| Mr. Hobart lifted his hat ard bowed to the
right and left as he entered his carriage,