Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-22

IF respect TO the memory OF the emf
lept JerSeyman.
Carrot A. Hobart was eminently sue
cessful both in business and politics. Hi,
reputation as a man Of affairs and as one
of the shrewdest business men in tbs
country was perhaps greater than his rep
utation az a political leader and states
man, until his election to the Vice Presi
dency. three years ago.
Mr.. Hobart was born in 1914 at LO1g
Branch, \. j. His ancestors on his
fathers side were English and on his
mothers side Dutch Thirty-t three years
ago he was graduated from Rutgers Col
lege and began teaching school. Three
months later he entered uron the study
of law with Socrates Tuttie. a prominent
lawyer in Passaic county and who was
at that time mayor of Paterson. Young
Hobart is said to have arrived at Pater
son with but $50 in his pocket and from
this small beginning he made his way
unaided to wealth and prominence. In
1869 he was admitted to the bar and the
same year he married the daughter ~
Mr.. futile.
Mr.. Hobart rapidly made his way at the
bar OF his native state and his bent led
him early into politics. In 1871 he was
made city counsel of Paterson and in 49,
was elected to the state Assembly. Of
which body he was chosen Speaker in the
following year. Even during these early
years he displayed an accurate knowledge
of men and a degree Of executive ability
which were the key Of his later success
both in business and politics.
At the end Of his second year in the
Assembly he retired to devote himself I
the law and to the numerous business in
terestS with which he had become idcnti
fled But the demands of his party would
not admit of his long remaining in privat,
life. and in 1876 he was elected to tht
state Senate. of which body he was
chosen President in 1881. During his ser
vices in the Senate he was chairman OF
the judiciary committee and was the au
| thor of many measures of Importance
which are now on the statute books OF
the state Of New Jersey. His party be
came more ana more eXactins in its de-
mands upon him. His was recognized as
a safe and guiding hand, and from 1880 t.
! 1891 he was at the head of the state Re
publican organization of New Jersey an(
|
liant campaigns conducted by his party
| in the state.
| From 1881 until 1896 Mr.. Hobart was ;
member Of the national Republican eX
ccutivc committee and had much to dig
with the management of the nationa
campaigns during those Il years. Durin;
all these years his business connection:
became broader and broader. His keer
counsel of such value that he was sough
after by some of the largest corporation!
in the country and at the time of hi
election as vice President he was a di
rector in no less than 60 different com
panies. Probably the greatest business
honor which he attained was his selectiO
as one of the three arbitrators of tn
Joint Traffic Association. composed of ;
of the most prominent trunk lines of tn
country.
Through his business connections an'
his law practice he built up a large for
tune After his nomination and electio!
to the Vice Presidency on the ticket hea !
"a BY Mr.. Mckinley. he went to Wash
ington and took up his residence in tn
old Cameron mansion adjoining the Sit
Of the historic Seward house on Lafayett
square wnerc Blaine died.
The Hobart residence during the pas
two years has been the scene of many de
lightful social affairs. Socially the Vic
President aud his wife divided the honor
with the President and Mrs. Mckinley
Vice President Hobart's genial tempera
ment and charming personality made hir
very popular not only in the Senate. oVc
which he presided with dignity and abil
ity. but with all who came in contac
with him.
Mr.. Hobart left but one child. Care
A. Hobart Jr. a boy Of II. Fanny, a cir
of -. died in 1895. IN Italy. while Their
with her parents.
| Mr.. Hobart was popular presiding Off
Ger and a good parliamentarian. 1t ha
been the habit of most Vice Presidents I
refer closely disputed points Of order t
the Senate for decision. Mr.. H0bdr.
however, usually decided all such ques
tons himself especially il they involve
parliamentary law. and tne rules did ~
provide for decision By the Senate. II
was quick Of dispnSiEg NJ business ut nj
desk ara proc eeuInrS were never delay FL
= through any INDIGESTION on ms part. iii
. firm and impartial manner Won the re
spcCt of all senators, N!!.e his genial an
pleasant manner MADE hIm ore of IN
most popular men who ever filed tn
h,gh office which his death leaves vacant