Evening journal., 1904-09-30


SENATOR HoAR.
early Tuesday and came so gently that
only the attending physicians were
aware Of the exact moment of dissolu-
tion.
The attending physicians despaired
Of the senator's life six weeks ago,
but such was the vitality exhibited by
their distinguished patient that even
they were surprised, and the public
was at times led to cherish a faith in
an ultimate recovery. On Sunday last,
however all hope was abandoned aft
er last unsuccessful attempt to adj
minister medicine and nourishment.
During the last hours there was not
movement Of the body, and only a
scarcely perceptible pulse evidenced
the final struggle.
There were present at the bedside
when death came the senator's son,
General lockwood Hoar; his daugh-
ter Mary Hoar and Or. Warren r.
Gilman, who for weeks has been in
almost constant attendance upon the
senator
An illness Of Several Months.
Senator Hoar had been in i'll health
since last winter, and even when at
tending the sessions OF the senate he
was obliged to exercise extreme care
lest his exertions should overcome
him. At that time he was troubled
with lumhago, and the death OF his
wife in Washington proved such
blow that he never recovered entire
" from its depressing effects. He
had suffered from malaria at times
while in Washington, and he occasion
ally remarked to his friends that this
trouble was bis greatest enemy at the
capital. His physicians advised him
last winter to keep as quiet as pos
sible, to refrain from making long
speeches and not to attend public
functions.
Toward the close OF the last session
Of congress he was frequently absent
from the senate and remained at his
hotel
He came TO his home here soon aft
er the Adjournment, apparently recov-
cred from the attack Of lumbago. He
was weak, however, and his physician
here, Or. Warren r. Gilman, advised
him TO refrain during the summer
from any mental or physical exertion
in the hope that he might regain his
strength. He disregarded this iniunc-
tlon. however, on at least three occa-
sions, his love for old associations and
his old friends overcoming considera-
tions for himself. Late in May he
attended the bicentennial celebration
in the town Of Sutton, Worcester coun-
ty, and made a speech Of more than
half an hours duration in the open air.
He was especially interested In this
celebration. as one feature Of II was
the dedication Of a memorial tablet to
General Rufus Putnam on the site Of
Putnams birthplace.
Mr.. Hoar made an historical address,
eulogizing General Putnam as one Of
the country's greatest men. He spoke
clearly and logically. but he seemed
feeble, and after speaking q minute OF
two he asked permission TO cover his
head ms a brisk, cool breeze was blow
Ing In his face. He left the speakers
stand as soon as his speech was fin
ished and was driven directly to his
home here. II was remarked at the
time by those who heard him that ii
might be his last appearance in public.
Last Public Appearances.
A few weeks later Senator Hoar
Qt al -
when eulogies We're delivered on the
life of Colonel r. b. stoddard, a life
long friend OF the senator, and he also
made an informal afternoon address at
the English high school on the Ocea-
sion Of the presentation 10 the city OF
some copies Of Stuart's PORTRAIT Of
Washington" by the Daughters of the
Revolution. This was the senator's
last appearance in public life.
Senator Hoar was born in Concord,
Mass, Aug. 20, 1926. He was gradual
ed from Harvard university and was
admitted TO the bar in 1S49. lie en-
tered politics two years later and was
elected a stare representative. In 1857
he was elected to the state senate at
worcester lie was next sent 10 con.
gress as representative and served
In the Forty-irst Forty-second, For
ty-thlrd and Fory-fourih congresses.
Since 1877 he has been United States
senator.
He was chosen regent Of the Smith
sonian Institute in 1880. He was archae-
ologist of the American Antiquarian
society and for many years was an
overseer of Harvard college. He was
also prominent in Unitarian circles.
He was married in 1858, his wife dy
ing within few years, leaving two
children. Redwood and MarF. The