Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-31

indication.
NEW YORK October 3O-At mid
night everything was quiet at the res
idence aof Vice-President Hobart ct
that time the lights were all out and
everything indicates that the Vice
President is still resting quietly.
NEW YORK October S0-At 10: 80
p. m. news came from the sick room
of Vice-President Hobart that he was
conscious and able to recognize those
about the bedside. 1t was stated that
no early change for the worse need be
expected.
NEW YORK, October 3O.-Viee
President Hobart, who has been I'll for
weeks at his home in Paterson, n. j.,
suffered a relapse this morning. He
had succession of choking spells, re-
sulting from an imperfect action OF the
heart an old affection, complicated
with inflammation OF the stomach. Mr..
Hobart has not been able to attend to
his private affairs for the past two or
three days and an intimate friend has
been given power of attorney to sign
checks and attend to other matters of
that character.
One of the physicians in attendance
at o'clock tonight said that while
the condition Of Mr.. Hobart was seri-
Gus, he was better than at any time
within the last "a hours.
Vice President Hobart has been i'll
ever since the close of the last Con-
gress. DR.. w E. Newton says that
between II O'Clock last night and 2
o'clock mis- morning, Mr.. Hobart's con-
dition was more critical than it had
been at any time during the eight
months he has been ill., After the pass
zig of the critical period at o'clock
tnis morning he rested easily until
tGylight, when he began to gain
{ rength again and during the day he
y as in good spirits and improved some
Turing the day he had been able to
sit up in bed and he was able to talk
with Mrs Hobart and their son Gar
rett, Jr.
Dr. Newton refused to make any def
mite statement as to the cause of Mr..
Hobarts illness. He said, however,
that the report that Mr.. Hobart's mind
was in any way affected by the illness
was untrue.
A. A. Wilson Mr.. Hobart's life long
friend and law partner. said he did not
think Mr.. Hobart would die tonight,
but that he feared the President
had not long to live.
WASHINGTON, October 80. - The
news that President Hobart had
suffered a severe relapse and might
not be able to survive the latest at
tack shocked Washington where he IS
decidedly popular and highly respect
ed. 1t had been known for some time
that sudden attack might complete
ly PROSTATE him at any moment and
it was realized that his days OF activity
were over, but nevertheless. his friends
here were not prepared for to-day's
advlces.
The vice Presidents case was alarming
a large part Of last winter and al Thomas
Vile, Ga. his condition became 50 grave
during visit with the President to the
home Of Senator Hanna that Il could no
longer be concealed from Mrs. Hobart
though kept from the sick man himself
Vice President Hobart returned North
earlier than expected because the South
ern climate did not give him the relief ex-
pected, but faild to improve much, and
had been almost an invalid ever since.
His loss. should MS present attack result
fatally. VIII be regretted sincerely by MS
colleagues in The Senate with whom ne
had a much greater Influence than his
predecessors IN the vice Presidential chair.
One old Senator said tonight thas eurir 2
his long congressional career. no other
person who had filed that position had
been 60 constant In mis- attendance On the
Senate and sessions as Mr. Hobart. As a
consequence ne became very Efficient
presiding officer. lie was freely consulted
and his advice asked on party affairs
"He was" said the Senator. open hon
est. ard square in AL his rulings and en-
deavored 10 treat everybody Justly"
Senator Vim. p. Frye. of Maine, il now
president pro TEN Of the Senate. and as
s.trh rrrasiHes during the absence az TIA
vice President. In the event Of the deata
OF Mr.. Hobart. Senator Frye. as presi-
dent pro TEN. will call the Senate 20
order when Il meets III December next
TIE relations between n families OF Ire
President and vice PrsIdnt wre Of unasu-
ally cordial character. The members Of
the two households saw more of each
other informally than has been the case
for a long tine previous 70 the preseEt.
administration. TIE vice Presidents r.
denee Is Just 4 stones throw from
White House. and il was 10 uncol