New-York tribune., 1909-09-10

ton. He struck an observer as a man who could
be dilettante In nothing: who could be indif-
ferent about nothing 1t was plain that the
thing which most appealed to him
mitting hard work along single line. This
was illustrated by incident which occurred in
Japan. An elaborately carved miniature temple
was offered for sale. He not interested
until ne was told that one man had spent six
teen years OF his life from daylight to dark IN
constructing it. That captivated him.
The news that he took the temple and paid
the sum asked travelled to China. where curio
dealers made combination to double prices
the king of combinations, with the result that
ne bought nothing in China-whch is also char
acteristic of his matter of -factness.
Now that I have the following which goes
with success he said quietly. II don't have so
much trouble to get the money to carry out my
ideas. But like opposition 1t develops one"
Running over an article i'm a magazine. he
passed few remarks to a friend, none bitter or
unkindly. about some eminent hnanciers with
whom he had locked horns. Coming to poE-
trait of James ]. Hill. he said with twinkle
in his eye after a quizzical pause: Anyway, he
calls me Ed"
You will find ticker in the Union Pacific
office, he said once to visitor. It was tho
other fellows who We're hanging the tickers
wondering what he going to do next The
Union Pacific offices were almost abysmally
quiet. They seemed far removed from Wall
Street as college presidents study, and every
body was trained to make unnecessary mo-
tions, to speak no unnecessary words. Hatri-
man himself. when he was there. occupied q
small office Off the directors room.
When the visitor asked an attendant what
time this and that head went out to lunch the
answer was: "Oh, he does not go out TO lunch
At least. not when Mr.. Hartman himself was
days were enough for him to manage his vast
systems and plan the incorporation of others.
On three days he played. making up for the time
he lost IN the youthful grind of the broker s
office.
Mr.. Hartman never was professed phan-
thropist Perhaps his most conspicuous public
work his scientific expedition to Alaska in
1889. II began outing for himself and
family, but, cooperating with the Geographical
Society. twenty-five scientists and three artists
and other guests were taken on a specially
chartered steamer for a cruise of two months.
The results geographically and scientifically
were interesting and OF considerable Importance.
At the time of the San Francisco disaster
he took leading part in the relief work. rails
ing funds and utilizing his railroads to trans
port fugitives from the stricken city and
10 carry supplies 10 those engaged in the work
OF rebuilding In spite Of this great service, his
influence in San Francisco was not held By some
to be altogether for good. Francis ]. Heney.
prosecutor OF the San Francisco graft charges
said at a luncheon at the City Club. OF PhiladeI-
phIa. in January OF this year. that Mr. Hartman
was the real boss OF the city.
His best known beneractlon is the Boys Club.
on New Yorks East Side. Il Is a club for boys,
where they find healthful recreation without
regard TO religious beliefs or social standing
Tie
long age gave It a S25000O building He went
TO all its theatrical entertainments. helped the
club financially, and did do it ostentatiou.ly
HIS HOME LIFE
In his home life Mr.. Hartman dropped his
orusque imperative manner and was known as
d genial companion good neighbor and kindly
employer. His domestic relations were delight
fui. He took great pride in his new home at
Arden. in the Ramapo Mountains There in
the centre Of twenty thousand acre estate on
the summit OF the mountain called Tower Hill.
he had just completed a mansion overlooking one
OF the most beautiful bits OF natural scenery on
the estate. which, though In tho midst OF the for
est is equipped with every modern convenience
1t is situated thirteen hundred feet above sea
level and six hundred feet above the little vii
lage of Arden. Here he had planned TO spend
the declining years Of his life. He was always
very fond OF fine horses, and kept magnificent
stable, which furnished his chief amusement
when at his country home He enjoyed good
literature and travel. and cared comparatively
little for formal society.
He was however, a member Of the St Mich
olas Society and the Republican. Tuxedo, Met
ropotan. Ceawanhaka Corinthian Yacht. Whist,
Automobile OF America. New York Yacht. Rae
quet and Tennis and New York Athletic clubs.
His home in this city No. IL East 62d
street
Mr.. Hartman left two sons, ". Averel and
Roland, and three daughters. Mary Cornelia-
who married Robert l.. Gerry--and Carol.
About a year ago. just as it began TO be
rumored that Mr.. Hartman would soon retire
and enjoy his new home at leisure, his health
began TO fail Since then he had spent his time
travelling from place TO place. consulting spe-
cialsts In hopes of recovering. He returned
from abroad on August "A. declaring himself on
the road to recovery. but soon after reaching his
home at Arden he collapsed completely.
Asked once what satisfaction he got from his
life work, he said:
Don't you think it some satisfaction to have
stopped the overflow OF the Colorado River when
the government couldn't. and saved the lives
and property of hundreds OF families? Don't
you think that is some satisfaction? Don't you
think it some satisfaction when. after the San
hundred thousand persons out of the stricken
city without ono accident? Isn't 1t some salts
faction to havs done that2"
But II was not alone the satisfaction of per-
sonal feeling for those he had saved. 1t was
also ths pride of the master mechanic In the
perfect machine he had created