George V. Hobart, the humorist and librettist, who is well known to
the newspaper public under his nom-de-plume of Dinkelspiel, was born
at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When a boy he studied telegraphy and
obtained a position as an operator on one of the Cumberland (Maryland)
newspapers. One day between the clicks of his instrument he wrote a
humorous story, and handed it to the editor, who remarked, “I want more
of that.” That was the beginning of the famous Dinkelspiel sketches.
Mr. W. R. Hearst, of the New York American, saw Hobart’s work, called
him to New York. He is the author of several comedies and books of
musical productions.