The sun., 1904-08-28

WAss,NaroN, Aug. 27.Ths passing OF
George Frisbie Hoar means much TO WASH
ingt on, yet he was little known here per-
sonally Comparatively few among the
capitals population were familiar with his
face and figure.
I He seldom appeared in public elsewhere
than in the Senate chamber. Even
among his Legislative colleagues he had only
ono intimate and few friends, although
cordial regard existed between him and
several Of those who served with him In the
so-called upper house
For thirty-three Of the thirty-fve years
Of Mr.. Hoar's public career here he lived
In boarding houses. where even II he had
had the inclination and Mrs. Hoar's feeble
health had permitted, there would have
been no opportunity Of entertaining. Two
years ago Mr.. Hoar surprised those who
knew him by purchasing a residence in the
fashionable northwest part OF town.
II was 1905 Connecticut avenue, modest
three story brick house, surrounded by I'm
postne q neiehbors He paid $4,000 for It.
Mr. Hoar's reason for acquiring home
OF his own in the capital at a time when he
knew that he was nearing the end OF his
wears was characteristic OF the man. he
explained to his friends that il Mrs. Hoar
or himself should die here he wanted the
satisfaction OF knowing that he or she was
not to pass away III a boarding house among
stran gers. The purchase OF the residence
In qualification OF this desire was not made
too soon, for on Christmas eve, 1908, Mrs.
Hoar died in the new homo
After her death the Senator took little
Interest in things. She had been his con-
stant companion since their marriage.
When not obliged by legislative duty to oe
at the Capitol he was at her side.
On account Of her health. which had been
delicate FOR many years, they never went
to social functions. They found diversion
In driving and chatting with close friends,
who came frequently to see them.
After DR., Edward Everett Hale became
chaplain OF the United States Senate-an
Office which Mr.. Hoar induced him to take
he and Mrs, Hale were almost daily visitors
st the Hoar residence during the session
Of Congress- Justice Horace Gray Of the
United States Supreme Court. who died .
few years ago, was regarded as Mr. Hosrs
most intimate friend.
It was satisfaction to Mr.. Hoar's family
and friends to know that death had no
terrors for him. While he did not e1aotly
welcome its coming. he awaited It philo-
sophically and was even happy in tho con-
temptation Of peaceful passing away.
He freauently spoke Of tho time when
he should CO. To his friend he said that
ne expected to die between the years OF
70 and 30, because his father, bis brother
and other relatives had all gone just about
the time they reached fourscore, although
q ststeris still living at IS. Mr.. Hoar was
born on Aug. 20. 1895.
When he mentioned his passing away
he spoke Of it as II he were going on jour
ney. His often repeated wish was that he
should retain his mental faculties to the
last and suffer no pain.
Like the late William N. Evarts. who
lived to a good old age, Mr.. Hoar was a
testimonial to the beneficial effects Of the
rest cure.
He never took exercise. Other hard
working Senators, who took their constitu-
! tionals in walking between the Capitol
| and their homes, wondered how Mr.. Hoar
~as able to stand 80 much indoor intel
a,ectual labor without physical recreation.
4 Mr.. Hoar always rode, usually In street
mars, between his residence ana tno SENATE.
when he wanted the air. he went out in his
carriage.
! His pleasures were essentially mental.
;kust upon an adjournment Of the Senate
be was asked what he WAS going to do that
pummer for recreation.
REST in my library and read Greek,
.jhe said. 1t was his idea Of a royal good
tme
! Yet, withal, he was genial and kindly.
Mo knew few men and women, but in those
ss9he did know he had every faith.
: A man Of modest desires In most things.
he had one marked extravaSance-the
Ieollection OF rare autographs and expensive
prints The library at his home in Worcester
! = ono Of the finest in the country. Here
BE found delight. surrounded by his books,
his prints and his autograph collection.
Another deviation from his usual sim
plioity Of living was shown when he travelled.
He wanted always the most luxurious
train and boat accommodations, and was
Willing to pay for them. II he could not
! not the best, the journey was unhappy.
It was said that Mr.. Hoar's insistence upon
having .hs finest that railroad or steamer
could supply TO passengers was due more