Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-30
That he will succeed himself is general

That he will succeed himself is general
~ conceded.
sixth to Die In 0Mce.
Mr.. Hobart is the sixth vice president
to die in Office, his predecessors in this
regard being George Clinton, of New
York, Elbridge Gerry, of Massachusetts,
William r. King, of Alabama, Henry
Wilson, of Massachusetts, and Thomas
A. Hendricks, Of Indiana. Only four
vice presidents have succeeded to the
presidency.
curious Coincidence.
Attention is drawn to the fact of the
curious coincidence in the death of four
out of the six vice presidents who were
stricken while in office. Mr.. Hobart
died on November 81. Henry Wilson
on November %, Elbridge Gerry on No
vember %, and Thomas A. Hendricks
on November -. George Clinton died
on April 20 and William r. King on
April II. h,
Governor Issues Proclamation.
Trenton, N. j., Nov. 22.-Gov. Voor-
hees has issued a proclamation on the
death of Vice President Hobart. After
eulogizing the dead statesman, the gov
'ernor directs that the public buildings
be draped in mourning for 80 days, and
that until and including the day of his.
burial the flags thereon be placed at
half mast and that during the funeral
services the public Offices be closed.
Sketch Of Hobart's Life.
Carrot A. Hobart was eminently sue
cessful. both in business and politics. His
reputation as man Of affairs and as one
Of the shrewdest business men in the coun-
try was. perhaps. greater than his reputa-
ton as political leader and as states
man until his election to the vice presi-
dency three years ago. Mr.. Hobart was
born in 1874 at Long Branch, N. j. His
ancestors on his fathers side were Eng
lish and on his mothers side Dutch.
Thtrty-three years ago ne was gradu-
Rted from Rutgers college and began
teaching school. Three months later he
entered upon the study Of law with Soc
sale county. N. j., and who was at that
time mayor of Paterson. Young Hobart
is said to have arrived at Paterson with
but $50 in his pocket. and from this small
beginning he made his way unaided to
wealth and prominence.
In 1863 he was admitted to the bar. and
the same year he married the daughter of
Mr.. futile. Mr.. Hobart made his way
rapidly at the bar Of his native state. and
his bent led him early into politics. In
1871 he was made city attorney Of Pater-
son and in 1872 was elected to the state as
sembly, Of which body he was chosen
speaker in the following year.
From 1854 to 1896 he was member Of
the national republican executive commit
tee, and had much to do with the manage
ment Of the national campaigns during
those u years. During all these years his
business connections became broader and
broader. His keen insight into affairs made
his advice and counsel of such value that
he was sought after by some of the largest
corporations in the country and at the
time Of his election as vice president he
was a director in no less than 60 different
companies. 'st
The Hobart residence during the last two
years has been the scene Of many delight
full social affairs Socially the vice presi-
dent and his charming wife divided the
honors with the president and Mrs. Nc
Kinley. Vice President Hobart's genial
temperament and charming personality
made him very popular not only in the
senate. over which he presided with Dig
nifty and ability, but with all who came in
contact with him.
Mr.. Hobart left but one child, Carrot A.
Hobart, Jr., a boy Of IA. Fanny, girl Of
q. died in 1895. in Italy, while there with
her parents.