Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14

1t had been recognized for several days
that he was in critical condition. He suf-
fered from Bright's disease, and while he
had been confined to his bed only since last
Sunday, he failed rapidly in strength. The
news of his death was received with genu-
inc regret by his many friends and ac-
Quaintances in this city.
Mr.. Hoffman was not only personally
popular. but he had the confidence and es-
TEEN of all who knew him. He had high
ideal of business honor. and in all his
transactions real estate man he car
RED out these principles so that mis- repu-
tation for integrity and fair dealing was
deservedly high. He was a man of exec
lent judgment in business matters. conserv-
atlVe and careful, so that some of the larg
est investors in the city relied very largely
on his advice in making investments. He
built up one of the largest real estate brok-
erage businesses in this city and some most
important transactions Were conducted by
him
He had such a bright and cheerful man.
Ter that few of his friends outside of his
family circle were aware, even in the last
months Of his life, of his critical condition.
He had said at times that he was not feel
ing very well, and this summer he spent
the entire month of August a ASbury Park
with his wife and sister, Mrs. Byron S.
Adams, and the latter'S husband. He went
about the city much as usual upon his re-
turn, and 1t was not until increasing weak
ness compelled him to give up that it be-
came generally known that ne was really
sick man. 1t VIII be recalled, as a sad
circumstance connected with the death of
Mr.. Hoffman, that only a short time ago
his aged father, who made his home with
him. passed away, and several weeks after
ward his brother died. His wife and his
sister Mrs. Byron s. Adams. survive him.
Native of District.
Mr.. Hotzmans life was intimately identi-
fed with the growth and development of the
city He was born In Georgetown about fifty
five years ago. At an early age he became
bread winner, and when a small boy he served
as page at the Capitol, where among his
associates, was Arthur P. German, who
subsequently became member of the Sen
ate, where he had served as page. The
friendship which then began with Mr.. Cor
man continued to the day of Mr.. Holtz-
mans death He was only a lad at the
outbreak of the civil war. but In spite of
that TACT ne desired to enter the service Of
his country. and, unable to enlist, he fol-
lowed the Union army into Virginia. When
ne presented himself at the headquarters
Of Gen. Hancock the latter, approaching
the spirit of the boy, gave him a clerical
position with the army, which he held I'M
til the close of the war. In later years
Mr.. Holtzman supported Gen. Hancock
when he was a candidate for the presi-
dency, and locally he was recognized as
one of the prominent men in the demo-
cratic party.
After the war Mr. Hoffman spent some
stlit HI We" OFh CITY, "NeFe De mad a
position in the custom house, but desiring
TO iii himself for a business career he went
to St. Louis, where he entered hardware
store In the year 1870 he returned to this
city, where he formed partnership with
Frank w. Miller and engaged in the real
estate business. The latter retired from the
firm. on account OF i'll health. in the course
of a couple of years, and then Mr.. Holtz-
man began tie career which finally result
ed in establishing one of the largest and
most successful offices of the kind In the
city. For nearly a quarter of a century
Mr.. HO!tzman was engaged in handling real
estate and in making loans, and in that
time he was in charge of some Of the larg-
est transactions that came into the market
and his ability and good judgment brought
10 him an unusual degree of success. 1t is
stated that the business which he founded
viii be continued without interruption.
His Many interests.
III addition TO the attention which he gave
to his business, Mr.. Hoffman was inter-
ested in q, number of financial and other in
situations in this city. but of recent years
he has gradually Withdrawn from many of
them. AT the time Of his death he was a
director OF the National Safe Deposit and
| Trust Company; the Columbia Fire Insur-
anca Company, and the Real Estate Title
Insurance Company. He was also a direc-
| tor OF ST. Vinccuts Orphan Asylum, and
| was instrumental in the recent sale of that
properly, and was acting in an advisory
| way in regard to the new home which It is
proposed TO build.
! He was a member Of St Patrick's Church
and its business representative in the hand
| ling OF the large property interests OF The
| of the block On which the church edifice
/ is located.