Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-19


lature. b. F. BaowN.
The Constitutional Convention.
Pen and Ink Sketches of Its Members
HON. JOHN p HOYT
The genial countenance of this able
lurist and parlimentarian, as it beams
on the Convention from the Presiden-
tial chair, impresses more than his
personal adherents that the right man
was selected for the place an whilst
he Is deierential to the members OF
the body over which he presi,les, vet
he possesses eminent executive ability
tor the prompt transaction of business.
Born III Ohio, little less than so
years of age, of medium height, with
sharp, brilliant eye-of course, not on
seat in the L. S. Senate. for which
there are so many aspirants-and a
full, smooth, round, intelligent. hand
some face which commands the adj
miration OF the ladies. But fortunate
ly for him, he is a married man.
However, it is strongly suspected that
his numerous lady friends are render
ing his political admirers efficient aid
IN promoting his candidacy for seat
III the Senate from the State or Wash
ington, always, OF course, against his
knowledge, wish or consent, but in
that as III all other matters, the will OF
the sovereign people must be respected
and obeyed. He is at the head of
banking institution at Seattle and it il
pesumable that he will look well to
the banking interests of the new
state. He is associated with an ex-
ceedingly strong delegation from King
county, not the least among which is
JOHN r. KINNEAR,
An attorney at law of great ability,
and who, doubtless, will make his
mark in the great work of framing the
Constitution for the new State. He is
native OF Indiana, 80 years of age
but looks much younger, full of vigor
but IN the very prime of life. He is
tall, OF dignified and somewhat grave
department, and having such a clear.
intelligent and honest countenance
and expressing himself tersely and. to
the point. and, moreover, knows so
well when he has said all that is neces-
sary, that he commands the attention
oi the Convention. He eyinces a high
degree of culture, statesman like
bearing and is SO evidently the friend
OF the people, the defender of their
rights and interests. and withall, so
strongly opposed to trusts, monopolies
and souliess. corporations, that he is
certainly destined to be appreciated by
the people and to have a prominent
place in the political history of the
State. He is married and can easily
resist the Establishments of the fair
sex.
Il. l.. SHARPSTEIN.
One of the four delegates from
Walla Walla has a venerable and dis
tlnguished appearance, with his silvery
locks and kindly thoughtful face. He
Is somewhat over 60 years age, a ma
tive OF the State of New York, and, by
profession, lawyer. His unpretend
ing and gentlemanly department and
Just reputation for fidelity to the
trusts and interests committed to his
care, has secured for him host Of
friends who regard him as an incor-
ruptible, solid man, on whom they can
utterly rely. He is an attorney of
more than ordinary ability, and in the
event OF the ascendency of the Demo-
cratic party to power in the State of
Washington, he wo1ld naturally be
selected for one OF the highest positions
in the Judiciary Department of the
state. Judge Sharpstein may be
classed among the pioneers OF this Ter.
ritory, and is looked upon with so
much favor by the people OF his coun-
ty that his nomination is equivalent
to an election, whatever may be the
tate OF the remainder of the ticket. |
He Is valuable and efficient man i'm |
the Convention, especially in the Com.
mittee where the work is really done,
and he has no foolish, vain desire to |
hear his own voice, consequently he is
seldom heard ON the floor of the Con- |
vention; but when he does speak, all |
his fellow-members know that he has
something to say. He is tall, but tried
by the rules of art and beauty not
handsome, yet his countenance, as it
beams with intelligence and kindly
feeling, Is always interesting and dis
tinguished.. He has frequently repre-
sented his county in the Legislature |
and on this occasion is accompanied |
by his wife.
DIR. N. @. BLALOCK
Is also delegate from Walla Walla
this is, We believe, his first
visit to the Capital, yet he is quite
well as largely interested in
wheat growing, his extensive acres
producing an immense yield, 10000
bushels having been taken from one
OF his fields of 1909 acres, and he is
also eminent as a physician and sur
geon. 1t is claimed that he is one of |
the most skillful surgeons on the Pa
ciiic coast. He is rather under me-
dium size, aged about so, a native of
North Carolina, but for many wears |
resident OF Walla Walla, and has
organization. Not strictly |
yet he is well-iormed, erect |
energetic and dressed in good taste. |
He is one of the wealthiest members
of the Convention, widower, very
and not inclined to fight shy
OF the ladies'. He is accompanied by |
his two interesting daughters who will,
find their visit pleasant.
Dr. Blalock is one of the quartette of
physicians having the interests of the
Medical fraternity in charge, and is
also Chairman OF the very important
Committee on Education and Educa-
tional Institutions.
DIR. J. C. KELLOGG
Has for a long period been a resident
OF WILDLY Island, where he has been
"A successful practitioner Of medicine
and has gained eminence in his pro
fession. He is widely known as an
earnest and able thinker, independent,
OF great practical common sense and
an enthusiastic friend OF the industrial
interests and the progress and pros
perity OF the state of Washington
He assumes no airs OF dignity, but Is
easily approached. plain and unpre-
tending, with hospitable welcome for