The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-11-25

at half-mast. The bell on the city hall
was tolled at intervals during the fore
noon. Soon after the news of Mr.. Ho-
bart's death was sent over the wires,
kilograms Of coincidence began to ar
rive at Carroll hall. Among the first
to send words of sympathy and con-
dolence to Mrs. Hobart were President
and Mrs Mckinley.
sketch OF His Life.
Garrett A. Hobart was eminently successful
both in business and politics. His reputation
as man OF AFFAIRS and as one Of the shrewdest
business men in the country was perhaps
greater than his reputation as political leader
and statesman until his election TO the vice
presidency three years ago. Mr. Hobart was
born In 1874 at Long Branch, N. j. His ances-
tors on his fathers side were English and on
his mothers side Dutch Thirty-three years
ago he was graduated from Rutgers college and
began teaching school, Three months later ne
entered upon the study of law
Young Hobart is said to have arrived at Pat
erson with but Si.5O cents in his pocket, and
from this small beginning he made his way, un-
aided, to wealth and prominence. In 1869 he
was admitted TO the bar and the same year ne
married the daughter OF Mr.. Tuttle, his law
partner Mr.. Hobart made his way rapidly at
the bar OF his native state and his bent led him
early into politics. In 1881 he was made city
counsellor OF Paterson, and in 1872 was elected
to the state assembly, OF which body he was
| chosen speaker in the following year. Even
| during these early years he displayed that ac-
| curatc knowledge OF men and exhibited that
| wonderful executive ability which was the key
OF his later success both in business and poll
| tics At the end OF his second year In the as
| sembly he retired 70 devote himself TO the law
iiieiitesasi Rres 1-gith
| mands Of Ms party would not admit OF his re-
naming long in private life, and In 1875 he was
| elected TO the state senate, Of which body he
| was chosen president In 1891.
His was recognized as safe and guiding hand
and from 1890 to 1891 he was at the head OF the
state republican organization OF New Jersey,
| and as such planned some OF the most brilliant
campaigns conducted by his party. From 1894
until 1896 ho was member OF the national re-
publican committee and had much To do with
the management OF the national campaigns
during those 10 years. During all these years
his business connections became broader and
broader His keen insight into Affairs made his
advice and counsel Of such value that he was a
director In no less than 60 different companies.
Probably the greatest business honor which he
attained was his selection as one Of the three
arbitrators OF the Joint Traffio association,
composed Of 81 OF the most prominent trunk
lines OF the country.
Through his business connections and his Law
practice he built up large fortune. After his
nomination and election TO the vice presidency
on the ticket headed by Mr.. Mckinley he went
TO Washington and took up his residence in The
old Cameron mansion adjoining the site OF thu
historic old Seward house on Lafayette square
where Blaine died. The Hobart residence dur
ing the past two years has been the scene O.
many delightful social affairs Socially th'
. vice president and his charming wife dividet
n the honors with the president and Mrs. Mckin
ley. Vice President Hobart's genial tempera
ment and charming personality made him yer,
g popular not only In the senate, over which h
presided with dignity and ability, but with al
who came in contact with him. Mr.. Hobar
left but one child, Garret A. Hobart, Jr., o bo
q Of H. Fanny, girl OF 22, died in 1895 in Ital
q. while there with her parents.
Mr.. Hobart was o popular presiding ONCE
and good parllamentarian. II had been tn
e habit OF most vice presidents TO refer closel
l.. disputed points Of order to the senate for de
clsion. Mr.. Hobart however, usually decide
all such questions himself, especially II they in
z yolyed parliamentary law. and the rules di
+. not provide for decision by the senate. He we
:, quick in disposing Of business OF his desk an
II proceedings were never delayed through an
u indecision on his part. His firm and impartiI
,f manner won the respect OF all senator's, Will
his genial and pleasant manner made him on
- of the most popular men who ever filled th
high onice which his death leaves vacant
a BY the death of Mr.. Hobart the offiC
4, of vice president of the United Stat,
I becomes vacant for the rest of Pres
"a dent McKinley's term as the law pr
=, vides no succession. A president pr
"a tempore of the senate will be electe
"A by that body when congress assemble
who will hold Office until March, 100
= 1t is probable that Senator William
~ Frye, of Maine, will be chosen for tn
nosition,