New-York tribune., 1908-09-20
HIS OWN SNOW REMOVER.

vy-ha, exhibiting his paintings TO his intimate
friends which he rarely did, Mr- Hewitt ili1Irl-
mated the room with electric searehlight which
he carried in his hand Little sunshine was al
lowed 10 enter the Hewitt home Nearly all the
shutters we're kept closed and the curtains drawn
Il is doubtful II more than thirty Of the local resi-
dents ever caught so much glimpse OF the
interior OF Mr. HeWitt's home until the day Of his
funeral His visitors were mostly bond agents.
whom ne received n his Office
When Mr. Hewitt closed his home 70 go away
which he did frequently. he assisted by one OF his
servants. placed each Of the art treasures, hun
dre5s n number. in a separate flannel bag and
deposited them in large safe deposit vault in his
office When he returned home the articles were
restored by him 70 their places. II usually took
Mr. Hewitt and his servant over two days 70 com
pIete This task He was extremely simple in his
MODE OF living He had maid. man 10 work
about The house, e gardener and q hostler- In the
ne spent large part OF his time in assist
ing the gardener IN the care OF the grounds After
a heavy fall OF STOW II was not al unusual task
for Mr.. Hewitt himself 10 shovel of the snow
from his long stretch Of sidewalk Summer even
ings he invariably read the newspapers seated on
the narrow stone steps OF his Office, which in
the wing OF his house. Near BY in the lot.
is an old one story building which was formerly
his fathers bank building. This contains COM
pete set q mechanical tools ard machinery OF the
finest make The engine and boilers which fur
nshec the power TO operate the lattes, etc, are
nickel plated Mr.. Hewitt was extravagantly fond
o. flowers. and in the spring his garden blazed
Efh the gorgeousness Of many thousands OF tulips
ard hvacinths IN full bloom
fine specimen Of horsefesh never failed TO elicit
MS admiration. He spent fortune for fast horses.
eut never permitted any OF them TO race under k's
ownership. He delighted in attending the large
race meets. where invariably he would be found.
stop watch in hand enjoying the sport from an
inconspcuoUs point OF vantage The latest acousi-
rfc --zh r-zs vi hat
could mile n better time than 26. OF late
years NJ. Hewitt never drove his horses fast but
seemed 10 derive much pleasure in Jogging them in
the local highways. few years ago he built
brick stable the most expensive in this part Of
hs STATE. In his younger days he exhibited great
skin al Billiards Hunting and fishing also appealed
to him and his collection o. guns and rods includes
nany examples of the finest workmanship
Colonel Blank who lived here several years ago,
vas fonc II display. Mr. Hewitt had q gold mount
e gun Ole Of the handsomest ever made The
eoionei. contemplating hunting trip decided that
NE gun should accompany him Accordingly he
sent the Sheriff, who was close friend Of Mr..
Hs~1tt the latter's house 10 borrow the gun
Fred said the Sheriff. Colonel Blank is going
oown into Pennsylvania on q hunting trip and
wants to take your gun along with him AS
personal favor TO me, I wish you would let him
ssrrow IL 4 any harm comes 10 it the colonel vii
surely make it right with you. He has lots or
ncasy; n fact, saw him deposit see.eoo just the
ether day"
Vel Z that's the case" replied Mr. Hewitt,
ne can AFFORD % buy gun He'll not get mine
AE Hewitt was passionately fond Of good music
ne was che Of the first TO purchase a mechanical
Piano player. and spent hours at time IN operat-
E + The lighter airs of classical music appealed
hin most. His favorfte selection was Rubin
tsns Melody in F." which he sometimes termed
Hswitt's Melody in Shirt Sleeves" explaining
MAJ he could play II best with hts coat of He
80 Purchased and delighted in operating one OF
latest and most improved gramophones' and
= record cabinet contains all the latest the mar
e Affords IN the line OF canned grand opera
few years ago Mr.. Hewitt became interested
motor cars and purchased expensive run
seeGt Re rarely invited any one TO accompany
'n on his rides. A few weeks ago he went 10
lsesl garage and asked the mechanic thoroughly
= overhaul the car and to see 10 it that every
aag about II was in perfect condition, explaining
,At he expected 70 do considerable touring dur
.Ae The summer. When asked where he expected
" 20, Ar. Hewitt replied that he planning TO
81 10 his farm nearly every day His farm is only
n4e from mis- home At that time he had
-s Car only thirty-tEo miles IN two seasons but.
-eFertheess he was enthusiastic H. To
pesl chauffeur he remarked d short time ago:
clerence I wish / could afford 20 hire you as
~ Chauffeur; driving my car tires ne dreadfuiiy"
Less than g month aftervard however, he gave
.~Z1 70 the Packer Hospital at Sayre. Last win
" when the wife Of his hoster was obliged TO go
= he hospital for an operation the hostler bor-
,eSeo 500 from Mr.. Hewitt 70 pay her expenses
Nt Hewitt deducted q certain amount from the
@sslie-'s wages every week until the debt had been
.a-t IN MS VIII Mr. Hewitt bequesthed $500 20
1s mar This Is fair ezaupis Of his method Of