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Garrett A. Hobart Republican Nominee for Vice President. The biography of William McKinley. the Republican nominee for President, is known to every newspaper reader, but as Hobart, the Vice Presidential nominee, is not so well known, a sketch of his career will be interesting. The life history of Garret A. Hobart is a story of American energy. He was born at Long Branch, on June 3, 1844. On his father's side he is descended from the New Hampshire family that achieved distinction through Bishop Hobart. He was a bright scholar at the public schools, and before reaching the age of 20 years he had been graduated from Rutgers College. Within the past week, in recognition of his distinguishea ability and his interest in education. his Alma Mater has conferred upon him the degree of LL. D., and he has been elected a trustee. Soon after his graduation Mr. Hobart began the study of law in the office of Socrates Tuttle, of Paterson, and was admitted to the bar in 1866. In 1872 Mr. Hobart was elected to the Assembly. In 1873 he was chosen Speaker of the House. In 1875 he declined a reelection, but two years later he was chosen to represent Passaic in the Senate. His progress in this body was as rapid as was his growth in the esteem of the people. In 1879 he was e-elected by the largest majority ever given by Passaic to a candidate. During 1881 and 1882 he served as President of the Senate with distinction. In 1884 he was the caucus nominee of the Republicans for United States Senator. Mr. Hobart's political services have not been confined to his legislative life. While in the Senate he was made a member of the Republican State Committee, and in 1880 became its chairman. Four years afterward he was appointed to the National Committee, where his ability has won for him the vice chairmanship. Mr. Hobart's political work has not interfered with his steady progress in his profession and in the business world. His executive ability has been tried in many and various interests. He was appointed receiver of the First National Bank, which failed in 1880, and within six months had so successfully managed its affairs that all the depositors were paid in full. He has the general management of the East Jersey Water Company. is president of the Passaic Water Company and is largely interested in the Acquackanock Water Company. the Paterson Railway Company's consolidated lines. the Morris County Railroad and the People's Gas Light Company. He is a director of several national banks, including the First of Patterson and the People's Sav-