Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-11-23

tics, AT the end OF his second yenr in the as
,sombly he retired 10 devote himself TO the law
and 10 the numerous business interests with
which he had become Identified. But the de-
linands OF his party would not admit OF his re-
'InaininRlong In private life and In 1875 he was
elected 10 the state senate, Of which body he
was chosen president In 1881,
His was recognized US safe and guiding hand
and from 1890 to 1901 he was ut the head of the
state republican organization Of New Jersey,
and az such planned some Of the most brilliant
campaigns conducted by his party. From 1884
until 1895 he was II member of the national re-
publican committee and had much TO do with
The management OF the national campaigns
during iheseil2 years, During I'LL these years
his business connections becnme broader and
broader, Hiskeen inslghtinto affairs made his
advice and counsel OF such value that he was o
director In no less thnn o. different companies
Probably the greatest business honor which he
attained was his selection rs one of the three
,arbltrators Of the Joint Traffic association
composed Of 81 of the most prominent trunk
Lines oflthe country
Through his business connections inndlbis law
practice he built up large fortune. After his
nomination and election to the vice presidency
'on the ticket headed by Mr. Mckinley he went
20 Washington anu took up his residence In the
1ldCameron mansion adjoining the site Of the
historic old Sewarilhouse on Lufuyettc square,
where Blaine died. The Hobart residence dur
1ng the past two years has been the scene of
mnny delightful social affairs. Socially the
Woe president and his charming wife divided
the honors with the president and Mrs, .MGlSin-
Aey Vice President .Hobart's genial tempera-
tneft and oharming personality made himwary
popular not oWy In the senate, over which he
presided with dignity and ability but with nll
who came In contact with him, MI. Hobart
left hutone ,child Carrot A. Hobart Jr., o boy
OF u, Fanny, asgirl Of y, died In 1895 la Italy
while there with her parents.
Mr. Hobart wa u popular presiding ofncer
AND Q gOoa parlRInentarian 1t had been the
habit OF most vice presidents TO refer closely
disputad points Of Grder to the senate for de-
cislon- Mr.. hobart however, usually decided
oil such questions hhnself especially II they In
volyed parliamentary law, ltpd the rules did
not provide for decision by the senate. He Waa
quick In dispensing OF business at his desk and
proceedings were never delayed through nny
indeclslon on bis pnrt. His firm and impartial
manner won the respect Of oil senators, while
MS genial ind pleasant manner hnade him one
Of the most popular men who eIer filled the
high ONCE which his death leaves vacant
7, Enteemed Highly In WashIRgton.
Washington, Nov. 92-All the flags
10 Washington are half-masted out of
respect to the memory of Vice Presi-
dent Hobart. The announcement of
the vice presidents death, while not
unexpected, came as distinct shock
and cast a deep gloom over the city, :.
where he was loved and honored, The
news was FIRST received at the white
house ten minutes before nine O'Clock
In a private message from Paterson. |
The flag over the executive mansion
was Immediately hauled down to half
mast and the doors of the mansion
closed TO the public. !