Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-26

Is leadlng ana one OF the most dis
tinguished members from Eastern
Washington. He is tall, finely formed
with a full beard and face that re
veals marked and decided character
A native of New York, SO years OF age
he came to this country in 1877 anC
established extensive Touring mills, in
which business he is still engaged. He
is married, and thoroughly identified
with the progress and future OF Wash
ington, and especially of the country
prominent member of the Legislative
Assembly, and held the Office of Reg
lister of the United States Land Office
from which he rc.igned. He has not
only the confidence and entf usiastic
support OF his constituents and the
Democratic party of the Territory, but
is highly respected by all parties as an
upright, courteous gentlemen, of great
self-respect and manly character. He
is favorably spoken of as a candidate
for Congressional honors at the first
election in the new State He is one
OF the most active, watchful and use-
ful members OF the body to which his
presence adds lustre.
]. T. EsHELMAN,
The member from North Yakima,
with his smooth-shaven, ruddy face,
strikes the OBJ. erver as man whom the
world has treated kindly and generous
ly. He halls originally from Missou-
RI, is aged 30 years, married, and been
resident of this Territory about IL
years. Since he came here, he has had
a varied experience, having been large
ly interested in education-as teacher
Tor four years, principal Of Goldendale
public school two years and County
School Superintendent. He also held
the office of County Treasurer foul
years. and was at one time Clerk in
the U. S. Land Office at North Yaki
ma, all of which positions he filled in
a highly satisfactory manner. More
recently he has been engaged in the
performance of the duties OF minister
in the Christian Church, as we'll a.
carrying on the mercantile and rea
estate brokerage business at NORTH
Yakima. He is quiet, unobtrusivt
but conscientious member, who will
bravely battle for his convictions O
right and justice.
JAMES POWER,
Of LaConner, is one OF the TALES
men of TIE Convention, broad shoul
dered and Of striking appearance
Not striking in a pugilistic sense, fo
he is an extremely mild-manneret
man, quiet and unobtrusive, yet ener
getic, watchful and efficient. A nativ,
of the north of Ireland, aged about n
years, he has been q resident of thi
Territory for quarter of a century o
more, during which time he has hel,
responsible Offices at the solicitation
of his friends and neighbors, and II
their entire satisfaction. He has rep
resented his district in the uppe
house of our Legislature and is one o
the most popular men of Skagit coun
ty. He is an exceedingly good repre-
sentative of the crank and file" of tn,
people. He is a successful hop grower
and will, in the Convention, look vel
to the interests of his constituents
BY his side in the Convention is seatet
j. J. wEIsENBERGER.
The member from Whatcom, who i
not above medium height, with darl
complexion, full beard, black hair ant
a handsome face, which greatly attract
the eyes of the ladies visiting the Cap
itol, but unfortunately for them, l an
compelled to say-"he is marriet
man." He is native of Illinois, age,
33 years, and came to California will
his parents in 1868, and to this Terri
tory in 1888, and therefore may wei
be considered a son of the Pacifi
Coast. He was admitted to the ba
by the Supreme Court of California il
1879. In 1881, he was editor and pro
prietor of the Truckee Republican, an,
since he came to the Territory has ha,
growing and successful practice a
an attorney at law at Whatcom. HI
is seldom heard on the floor of tn
Convention, but is esteemed by hi
fellow-members for his quick percep
tions, honest convictions and goo'
judgment.