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Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
ABBOTT KINNEY.

In presenting the name of Abbott Kin
ney to the voters Of the 10Th Assembly
District the Democracy has done wise
thing. He was born in the year 1850, in
New Jersey; passed his earlier years in
that State and Maryland was educated
partly in Europe and partly in the United
States. From early manhood he has been
engaged in various mercantile enterprises,
many of them of great magnitude. The
success of the Great Kinney Tobacco
Manufacturing Company is largely due to
his business and executive ability. He
came to Los Angeles in 1880, regarding
this country as possessing in the highest
degree the elements Of the best climate
With accustomed energy he converted the
chaparral and sage-brush south of the
Sierra Madre Villa into the most beautiful
estate in Southern California. In fine, to
compress results into a small space, Mr.
Kinney has proved himself to be horti-
culturist, thoroughly informed, from prac-
teal experience, on the necessities of
Southern California He has studied the
water question, and the removal of insect
pests from fruit-trees, is practical man
above all other things, is a close reasoner,
a keen observer, has a mind full of facts
and figures, and is phenomenally accurate
and authentic in his statements. He has
shown in his published writings not only
his literary skill, but his ability to defend
the interests of his country. His election
would secure to Los Angeles County a
cleat headed, practical, well-informed man,
whos be integrity cannot be asailed, whose
conservatism would prevent rash legisla
ton, whose efforts would advance to .
high state the material prosperity Of Lo'
ANGELES County. The entrance of sucf
men into politics is one of the best Sign
Of the times, and will be encouraged by
| his election.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
HON. HENRY M. SMITH

Henry NJ. Smith, present incumbent OF
the office of Superior Judge in this county
and one of the Democratic nominees for
reelection, was born on the 10Th day Of
January, 1874, in Fairfax County, Nir-
ginia, few miles from Mount Vernon,
the home of Washington, and within sight
Of the National Capital. Up to 1861 he
pursued the usual course of study in the
excellent schools for which his native State
is justly famous.
In the latter year when the great po-
litical questions which had divided the
country from the date OF its birth at last
found their bloody elimination in a iratrl-
cidal war, he, though but seventeen years Of
age, in common with all the ardent youth
OF his State, espoused the Southern cause
and entered the ranks Of the Confederate
Army as private. He served until the
close of the war, for the last year with the
rank OF Captain, In 1868 he came to al
ifornia, and entered upon the study of the
law. In the fall of 1900 he entered upon
the practice of his profession in the city
of Los Angeles. Here BE- soon secured a
lucrative practice and became known as
one of the brightest intellects and most
profound lawyers of Southern California.
In March, 1884, upon the unanimous rec
ommendation OF the members Of the bar
OF Los Angeles, irrespective of politics, he
was appointed by Governor Stoneman to
fill the position made vacant by the resig-
nation of Judge Sepulveda. During the
time in which Judge Smith has occupied
the bench he has by his urbanity, dignity,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
RICHARD M. BARHAM.

Richard M. Barham, the Democratic
nominee for Sheriff, was born in Coles
County, Illinois, October 81, 1887, and is
now AZ years of age. He came to Cali
fornia overland at IL years of age, in IS49
and settled on Bear River, Suffer County,
where his father became one of the largest
stock-raisers on the coast. Here young
Barham grew up and was noted for his
fondness for athletic sports and daring
driving. His bravery and daring secured
him the election to the office of constable
in Ukiah Township, a position in those
days requiring cool judgment and great
courage He was afterwards appointed
constable of Watsonville, and reelected
for two terms thereafter.
He was then elected City Marshal, and
several years as Deputy Sheriff under both
Democratic and Republican Sherifs. In
1874 he removed to Anaheim, where he
was elected constable and served three
times He has also served as Deputy
Sheriff under three different Sherifs and
two years as City Marshal. 1t is to be
said Of Dick Barham that he never set his
eyes on a culprit that he was after without
catching him, and has never been obliged
to kill man to secure him. His record
as a public officer is brilliant and above
criticism, and his election to the office of
Sheriff will be an honor to the Demo.
cratic Party.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
THOMAS B. BROWN.

Thomas b, Brown, Esq, the Demo
cratic nominee for the office Of District
Attorney of Los Angeles County, was born
in Washington City, d. c., Oct %, IS47.
He graduated at Princeton College, New
Jersey, with high honors, and then entered
the Columbia Law School, Of Washington,
b. C., were he pursued a full course of
study and graduated with fine reputation
as a scholar and lawyer His desire to
seek new fields for the exercise of his talents
led him to 60 westward and he came to
Los Angeles In 1872, where he has resided,
and been actively engaged in the practice
Of the law. In 1870 he was elected to the
office of District Attorney Of Los Angeles
County, and held the office for nearly three
years, with great credit 10 himself and sat
isfaction to the people. lie is again the
Democratic nominee for that important
office and his election appears to be well
assured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
M. P. CUTLER.

NJ. P. Cutler, the present incumbent
and Democratic nominee for Public Ad-
ministrator, was born in the State of New
York in 1912 At an early age he moved
to Illinois with his father and family. AT
the breaking out Of the late war the sub
ject of this sketch, not yet twenty years
old, enlisted in the Union Army. Upon
the termination of the period of his enlist
ment, he re-enlisted and was mustered out
at the end of the war as lieutenant, and
adjutant of the 18th Missouri Cavalry.
Mr.. Cutler came to this State in 1875, and
settled at Florence, where he made host
of friends, as was attested by the fact of
his securing the almost unanimous vote of
that precinct in the election of 1882, when
he defeated ]. w. Potts, the Republican
nominee for Public Administrator. In the
several offices held by Mr.. Cutler, his
conduct has been marked by strict,
honest and answering regard to the proper
performance of the duties incumbent upon
him. The office for which he is a candi-
date has never been as efficiently conducted
as under his management, and his re-
election is one of the assured facts. Mr..
Cutler has been a consistent Democrat all
his life, and has always voted the Demo-
cratic ticket. He is a member of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
FRANK r. DAY.

This gentleman, who received the ilatter.
ing nomination at the hands of the late
Democratic Convention for Supervisor in
the District, was born at South Bend,
Indiana, in 1853 He came to California
in 1867 with his father and first visited
Los Angeles in 1873 He shortly after
wards made this city his home, and was
connected with Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Elk.
press for a number of years. In March,
1883, he resigned from the company, and
on his retirement received letter testify
ing to his efficiency and faithfulness, Of
which any man may well feel proud. Mr..
Day, after leaving the express company,
engaged in the wholesale liquor business
on Main Street in this city. In December,
1885, he was elected as member of the
Common Council from the sd ward, and
in that august body was honored with the
Chaimanship of the Committee on Fire
and Water. Mr., Day is First Assistant
Engineer Of the Fire Department. and ha'
been an active member of Confidence
Engine Company No. 2. He is popular
his record as a Councilman is hrst-class
and he will make a Supervisor who viii
always have the best interests of thu
county at heart. lie is deservedly Popu
lar with the young men of the city, anC
their votes will help swell the large major
ity which Mr.. Day will obtain.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
w. F. HEATHMAN.

There is no more important gift in the
people of a county than that of Assembly
man. His duties are of such a nature that
faithfully and conscientiously performed,
much good will result to a community,
while if the least faint of fraud or ineff-
cheney prevades an Assemblyman's official
action the county may be undone. There
fore it behooves all counties to put their
best men, men tried and true, forward for
this important position. The late Demo
cratic Convention of Los Angeles County
was aware of this fact, and nominated as
their candidate for Assemblyman in the
18th District, a man who combines within
himself all the qualities of a legislator.
w. +. Heathman was born in Mississippi
in IS4S, and received a thorough classical
education at the University of that State.
He afterwards attended the Cumberland
Law School at Lebanon, Tennessee, where
he graduated He then went to Memphis,
Tennessee, where he practced law for four
years, coming to Los Angeles in 1877, and
engaging in the pursuit of his chosen pro-
fession. That he enjoys the entire conf
dence of the people is proved that he was
the nominee Of his party for the Assembly
in 1880, and now receives the same honor
at its hands His election, which is a
certainty, will prove of incalculable benefit
to Southern California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
GEO. KINDS.

Mr.. Geo. Kinds, the Democratic nom
inee for the office of Supervisor from the
Fourth Supervisoral district, is a native Of
Ireland in the fftieth year of his age, He
came 20 Los Angeles about twenty-five
years ago, was soldier in the American
Army till the close of the war, when he
established himself in Wilmington, where
he has since resided. He has been since
that time largely and successfully engaged
in the live stock and butchering business,
with branch offices in various parts Of the
country. Mr.. Kinds held the Office Of
Supervisor in 1875 and 1870 most accept
ably and is now a nominee for reelection.
His career as an honorable man, and a
gentleman Of broad and intelligent views
with a Just appreciation Of the rights Of
the people, enttle him TO the votes Of the
people for this important office, which he
has filled with honor in the past and will
soon FIJI to the satisfaction Of the people
in the future
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
WHO is MARKHAM

When the Republicans nominated
above interrogatory was asked upon
every hand. The people of Los Angeles
County knew nothing of Markham until
he was nominated, and it may safely be
affirmed that what they have since
learned of him is not greatly to his
credit" He has been called "a miner "
1t seems that the only knowledge pos
sessed by this gentleman on mining ques-
tons was learned when he was engaged
in capturing his associates interests
at Orc Grande, and even now it is doubt
full whether he knows the difference
between quartz and sandstone. His con
stituents were so well pleased with Mr..
Del Wales behavior that he was re-
elected to the Assembly, and was the
caucus nominee of the Democracy for
Speaker 1t was largely through his in
fuence and skillful leadership that the
Infamous apportiOnment bill concocted
by Dave Mcclure and his associates was
defeated.
The next opportunity offered his con-
sttuents for passing upon Del Vale s
political conduct was presented when he
and Mr.. Crank ran against each other Tor
the Senate. Del Vale was opposed by
considerable coin, but that "solid" argu-
ment did not win, and he was elected by
some seven hundred majority. He was
chosen President pro tenn Of the Senate,
and his course while in that position has
been so popular that he was unanimously
selected one of the delegates at large
from this county to the Stockton Con
vention, and was there designated, with
out opposition, the Democratic standard
bearer in the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict. Among the local improvements &c
which Del Vale has contributed his
efforts is the Normal School, for which
Los Angeles is indebted to him more
than to any other individual. He was
horn in this county, and is fully alive to
the interests of this section. To defeat
him for stranger of unknown views anc
poor qualifications would be to commit
an absurdity of which the people of Thu
District will not be found guilty
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
ROBERT A. LING,

Who now acceptably fills the office Of
Township Justice and who is the Demo-
cratic nominee for reelection to that posi-
ton, was born in Canada, of American
parents, in 1883 His family moved to
Michigan when the boy was only eighteen
months old, and he lived in that State
until 1873, when he came to California
and settled in Los Angeles County. He
worked at the carpenter trade after coming
to this county and helped to build the sec
ond house erected in Pasadena. In 1873
Mr.. Ling was appointed Deputy Sheriff
under II. NJ. Mitchell, and served in that
capacity until 1882, when he was elected
as Justice of the Peace by a majority OF
nearly six hundred votes, with the regular
Republican nominee and two Independent
Democratic candidates against him, His
majority was probably larger than that
of any other candidate on the Democratic
ticket at that election.
He enters the present canvass under
auspicious circumstances, and with the
finest prospects Of defeating his antago-
mist Judge Ling has made faithful and
efficient officer, and the best interests OF
the community would be served by his re-
election. In the past he has never spared
time or money in his advocacy Of the
| Democratic cause.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
John w. BROADED.

Mr. John w Broaded, the Democratic
nominee for reelection to the office of
County Treasurer, is a native of the State
OF Indiana, forty-one years of age, and
came 10 California in IS4o, where his
career as an honest, industrious citizen, is
a model that others might well initiate to
advantage. Mr. Broaded was elected
County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket
in 1882, and has discharged his duties with
fidelity He is now a candidate for re-
election on the Democratic ticket with a
sure prospect of success. Mr.. Broaded,
since he was sixteen years of age, has been
a Californian, and has grown up with the
country. He is well known as one Of the
"old guard above scandal and above re-
reproach, and always known as "honest
John His reelection would be a recog-
milton of his faithful services and his blame
less life.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
ALBERT G. RUXTON.

The subject Of this sketch is a single man.
born of Irish parents in Liverpool, Eng,
land, in 1882. He removed to Australia
when ten years old and served in the Gov
eminent Mining Department Survey until
IL when he went to Indiana. He came
from there to this place in 70, as civil
engineer for the Indiana Colony, who 10.
Gated the present site Of Pasadena, He
has since followed his profession Of civil
engineer in this city and vicinity, and stands
high in his profession. Mr. Ruxton is a
gentlemen OF fine ability, pleasing address
and very popular with the masses. He
will poll a large vote outside Of the party
and make Los Angeles a county survey
the people will be proud Of, as he will
undoubtedly be elected by handsome
majority.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
TINE MUllicAN LETTERS
And Documents Taken by Blaine
from Mulligan in 1870.

AUGUSTA me J, August 81, 1872.
NV Dear Mr.. Fisher. | have been
absent so much of late that did not re-
ceive your last letter until it was several
DAYS old When last wrote you, l was
expecting TO be in Boston on a political
conference about this time, but found
it impossible to be there, and it is now
impossible for me to leave here until
after our election, which occurs Monday
week, the 9th / will try to meet you at
the Parker House on the 10th or llth,
availing myself Of the first possible mo-
ment for that purpose.
| cannot, however, allow a remark in
your letter to pass without comment.
You say that you have been trying to get
a settlement with me for fifteen months :
you have been trying to induce me to
comply with certain demands which you
made upon me, without taking into ac-
count any claims | have of counter
| kind.
This does not fill my idea of settle
ment, for settlement must include both
sides.
No person could be more anxious for a
settlement than | am, and if upon our
then we try other means.
But my judgment is that shall make
you 80 liberal an offer of settlement that
you cannot possibly refuse it.
AS one of the elements which | wish
to take into account is the note for $40,
900 given you in 1863 for Spencer stock,
| desire that you will furnish me with
the items of interest on that note. My
impression is that when that note was
consolidated into the large note, which
you still hold, that you did not charge
me full interest, possibly emitting one
or two years.
| will be obliged if you will give me
information on this point, for intend te
submit to you full and explicit basis Of
settlement, and in making it up it is nee
essarY that | should have this informa-
ton. Please send IL as promptly as you
may be able to give it TO me. In haste,
very truly yours, J. q. BLAINE.
Warren Fisher, Jr., Esq.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
JOHN c. MORGAN.

This handsome gentleman first saw the
light of day in Baton Rogue, Louisiana,
in 1887. In 81 he removed to California,
living in San Francisco and San Luis
Obispo Counties, and coming to this county
in 1874. Judge Morgan first settled at
Santa Monica, where he was elected and
served as Justice of the Peace for two
terms. In II and IS he was Enrolling
Clerk of the House of Representatives OF
this State, On his return from Sacramento
he was appointed as Deputy District At
torney under Thomas B. Brown, position
which he filled with entire credit to him
self, and to the satisfaction of the people.
He was elected as City Justice of this
city in 1882, and so we'll has he performed
the duties of that office, that he has been
renominatcd by his party, and the people
will undoubtedly see to it that he is re-
tanned in a position where he can be Of SC
much benefit to the community. Judge
Morgan is a good lawyer and a pleasant
gentleman, and would still be a Democrat
If the rest of the party should change.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
MR.. BRoUSSEAU.

Mr.. J. BRoUssEAU, one of the demo-
cratic nominees for Judge of the Superior
Court of Los Angeles County, was born
at Malone, Franklin County, New York,
December II, 1884. When an infant his
parents removed to Monroe County, New
York, where Mr.. Brousseau resided until
1859, then removed to Michigan. He
was admitted to the bar of Michigan in
1862, was elected Judge of the Recorders
Court of the City of Flint, Michigan, in
1868, on the Democratic Ticket when the
Republican majority at the city election
was 800; he was the only democrat
elected, At the expiration of his term
he again commenced practicing law in
Saginaw, Michigan. By the council OF
that city he was appointed City Attorney
three terms in succession, He there
worked into good practice, but in con
sequence of the malarial fervers prevalent
there he left Saginaw, in 1870, and located
at kankakee, Illinois. He there acquired
a lucrative practice and comfortable
home. He served three terms as City
Attorney of the City of kankakee, by
appointment of the City Council, and re-
signed that office when he came to Cali
fornia While in Illinois he was rendered
the nomination by two conventions
Democratic" and Changers can
didate for State Attorney, but declined
to be a candidate for any office or for any
party The ill-health of his family re-
quired a change to milder climate
Mr.. Brousseau came to Los Angeles in
January, 1877. In February, 1877, he
entered into partnership with the
Hon. V. T.. Howard, now a Judge of the
Superior Court of this county, and his
son, Hon. f, II. Howard, the law firm
being Howard Brousseau q Howard, "
which continued until the election of
Judge Howard to the bench. Mr.. Brous-
seau opened his office in Baker Block, ="
Los Angeles, where he has been practic-
ing law ever since. He was elected
member of the Board OF Education of Los
Angeles City at the election of 1882
leading the ticket in number of votes
and was twice elected president Of that
Board. He was elected a member Of the
Board of Directors of the French Benevo-
lent Society five years in succession, and
was elected president of that society four
terms of one year each, successfully; and
then declined a reelection, having served
long enough, and willing that some other
.aember take the honors and burdens of
the position.
Mr.. Brousseau did not seek any office,
but was prevailed upon by his friends
and a large number of the members of
the bar of this county to accept the nomi-
nation as candidate for Judge of the
Superior Court Of this county on the
Democratic ticket He is a man of un-
exceptionable personal habits, modest
and dignliied IN appearance, an able ad
vocate, clear in his conclusions, impartial
IN his judgment, and of superior legal
ability. His honesty and integrity are
above suspicion, and his life in the past
;rreproachable.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
c. E. MILES,

The Democratic nominee for reelection to
the office of County Recorder, was born
in Emmetsburg, Maryland, in 1874, and
came to California in 1860. He is prac-
tical mining engineer, and has distin-
guished himself by inventions and discov-
cries in that line, in the mining portions
OF this State Ills administration as
County Recorder heretofore has made him
extremely popular with the people, and his
election is a foregone conclusion. Mr..
Miles gives the office his individual atten-
ton and employs none but careful and
skillml deputies to handle the immense
volume Of business in his office, which has
grown to such mammoth proportions
within the last few years. Mr.. Mile'
will add strength to the ticket and rehec
credit on the office as well as the part,
who put him there
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
A. w. POTTS,

The Democratic nominee for County
Clerk, was born in Bedford County, Pa,
in the year 81, and moved to Iowa in 40.
lie came to California in 1850 and spent
several years in Sierra County; lie came
to Los Angeles and settled in the forward
ing business in Wilmington in the year OF,
In 1871 he was elected County Clerk Of
Los Angeles County, since which time he
has filed that office to the entire salislac'
ton Of the community. Mr.. Potts is
probably the best known and the most
universally popular man in Southern Cali
(ornia He did not solicit the nomination
for the office bu, the Democracy and his
army of friends of other parties resolved
to hold him in tina; responsible position, as
his services are invaluable and indispens
able. 1t is a plain case Of the office seek
ing the man.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
DEL VALE.

Experience teaches us that it will not
do To elect a man who has not been tried
The people have found out that when
nothing is known OF candidate ne IN
variably, in case OF election, travels IN
the wrong direction. OF Markham we
know but little, whereas Del Vale has a
hubble record with which he and his
party have every reason to be satisfied
lie was elected to the Legislature when
but little past his majority. He was
placed upon the House Judiciary Com
mittee and rendered not only efficient
services but his motives were never
doubted, and the honesty of his inten
tions and the correctness of his vote'
melted the admiration of such opposition
newspapers as the San Francisco Chron
frTS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-28
MARKHAM AND THE CHINESE

Now that it has become evident that
Mr. Markham did actually employ
Chinese to the exclusion Of white miners,
the question suggests itself, would it not
have been much better for that gentleman
To have admitted the truth Of the charge
at once instead of permitting his organs
to deny II, and even equivocating about
it himself? Candor is a quality much to
be admired and we fear it is not a domi-
nant Characteristic Of the Republican
Congressional candidate. a man whose
utterances are willfully unreliable has
never much greatness about him.