The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-31
Vice President Has
But a Short Time
More to Live.
SAID TO Be FAST FAILING.
Sketch of His Distinguished
Life and Public
Services.

Paterson, N. j., Oct. S0.-vice Presi-
dent Hobart, who has been i'll at his
home here. suffered a relapse this morn
ing. He had sudden choking spell,
resulting from an imperfect action of
the heart, an old affection, compli-
Gated with Inflammation of the stom-
ach.
Mr.. Hobart has not been able to at
tend to his private affairs for the past
two or three days, and an intimate
friend has been given a powerlo of attor-
ney to sign checks and attend to other
matters of that character. At 1880
o. M, word came from the sick room
at Paterson that Vice President Ho-
bart was conscious, and had recognized
those about his bed. 1t was stated
In fact, the general impression seemed
to be that Mr.. Hobart would at least
live through the night
Vice President Hobart has been i'll
ever since the close of the last con-
gress.
DIR. w. E. Newton is responsible for
the statement that between II o'clock
last night and 2 o'clock this morning
Mr. Hobart's condition was more crit
ical than it had been at any time since
his illness. After the passing of the
critical period at o'clock this morn
ing he rested easily until daylight,
when he began to gain strength again
and during the day he was in good
SPIRITS and improved somewhat.
During the day he had been able to
sit UP in bed and talk with Mrs. Ho-
bart and their son, Garrett, Jr. DR..
Newton refused at this time to make
any definite statement as to the cause
of Mr. Hobart's illness. He said, how
ever. that the report that Mr.. Hobart's
mind was in any way affected by the
illness, was untrue. This statement
was also made by Hobart futile, the
vice presidents secretary. No one is
admitted to Mr.. Hobart's house. All
callers. even the neighbors, are re-
ferred to DR.. Newton for replies, and
only Mrs. Hobart and her son are al
lowed to see the sick man.
Hobart futile is quoted as saying
that Mr.. Hobarts condition was not
critical this evening, although he adj
mitted the case had taken a serious
turn last night. Mr.. futile was kept
busy replying to kilograms of inquiry
during the day. Among those who
wired to know Mr.. Ho6art's coalition
was Secretary to the President, Porter.
Mr.. Hobart's lifelong friend and law
partner said he feared the vice presid-
ent had not long to live. He refused to
enter into details of the malady from
which the distinguished patient suf
fered but his idea was that it was
necessarily fatal, although not imme
diately so. DR. Newton called at the
Hobart residence at o'clock and re-
manned but a short time. Just before
he left, Mr.. Hobart fell asleep. 1t was
not needful to administer drugs. and
DR. Newton said the sleep was natural
and refreshing.
Mr. Hobart has not been out of his
room for two weeks, and in conse-
quence of his Illness is said to be very
feeble. At 1890 o'clock word came
from the sick room of the vice pres
ident that Mr.. Hobart was conscious
and had recognized those around him.
A few minutes later Mr.. Hobart was
asleep and resting quietly. DIR. New
ton, who visited him at II .. m, said
that his condition was apparently i'm
proved. Only the immediate members
of the family and the nurse were at the,
Hobart house at the time. DR.. Newton
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