Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-24
Vice-President Of the United
States Died Tuesday.
WAS ILL MANY MONTHS.
Deceased Was 81 Years Old and
Had Been Successful in Both
Business and PoIitics--Nation
M0urns Loss of a Good Man.

The Vice-President of the United
States, Garrett A. Hobart, died at S:3(
O'Clock Tuesday morning at his home
in Paterson, N. J.
Mr.. Hobart's condition began tt
change for the worse late Monday af
ternoon.
He became suddenly weaker and his
heretofore wonderful vitality deserted
him.
DR.. William K. Newton, who has re.
manned at his bedside almost constant.
ly since his condition became serious
two weeks ago, at once administered
strengthening medicines, but they
seemed to have no effect upon the pa
tient, who became much worse.
Atabout 10 clock Monday night he
sank into deep asleep, but shortly be-
fore midnight he suddenly awoke and
spoke to Mrs. Hobart, who was kneel-
ing by his bedside.
What his words to her were are not
disclosed, but after they were spoken
the Vice President became unconsci-
Gus. He remained in a comatose con
dition during the balance of the night.
DR.. Newton ascribes the cause of
death to heart failure.
At his bedside when he passed away
were: Mrs. Hobart. Garrett A. Hobart,
Jr., DR.. Newton and wife, and Miss
Alice Wardell, the nurse.
AS soon rs the ice-President had
expired message announcing his
death was sent to President Mckinley
at the White House at Washington,
and another message was dispatched
to Governor Voorhees,, of New Jersey.
When news OF the death of Vice
President Hobart was received in
Washin gton, immediate steps were
taken to show the respect of the Gov
eminent to the memory of the distiu-
gulshed dead.
The White House was closed to Wis
tors and the flag that floats over it
wa 8 lowered to half mast. The flags
On other public buildings followed this
example.
Secretary of State Hay called at the
White House as soon as be heard the
sad news. Senator Fairbanks and ex-
Sec Rotary Foster also called and ex-
pr esscd to the President their sympa-
thy for the loss of his colleague.
The sad intelligence bore heavily on
NJ q. Mckinley. She has been more
intimate with the family of the Vice
President than any other 10 the city,
and both the Vice President and bis
wife held deep place in her heart.
She broke down and gave way to
heart breaking sobs when told of Mr..
H0bart's death.
The mind of the President was d::-I
yeriei from the sense of his own los
by his endeavors to soothe his SORROW
ing wife.
Vice-President Hobart was born in
county, N. j., June 3, 1914. |
Heheld a number of public offices in
New Jersey and Was elected to tie
Vice Presidency in 1896, since when he |
las played AZ important part in polit;-
al affairs, his advice being constantly
ought.
AS presiding officer of the Senate e
Vas a distinct success. being lmL ar
lal and popular with Republicans and
Democrats alike.
Between President Mckinley and
Ir. Hobart the most cordial relations
xisted. The home of the Vice Pres:-
ent and the White House were only a |
lock apart. and visits between the twoI
ere of a most informal and neighbor-
character.
Mr.. Hobart makes the sixth vice. +
'esident to die in til, midst of his
rm. Ii
The funeral will take place to-mor-
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