Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-09
SOME OF OUR AssEnBLymEN.

Robert Howe, the farmer of Sonoma and pop
ular Speaker of the Assembly, is one OF the most
widely known men in Northern California. He
is native of New York city, and came to Cali
fornia in 1855. He is veteran legislator, hsv-
ing been elected TO the Assembly first in 1858
| and reelected in 1879. He was again elected
in 1878, being the only Democratic member of
the Assembly that year. He was a State Sen
ator two sessions during Governor Twins Ad-
ministration. As presiding officer he displays
comprehensive knowledge OF parliamentary
law, and his executive ability, combined with
his unfaiilg good nature, has won him the
high and affsctionate regard OF the entire As
sembly.
James M Damron, of Los Angeles, is native
of Illinois, and is one of the most popular
of the young Republicans of California
he represents the largest constituency Of any
member ofthe Assembly, his district containing
about 5000 people. he was nominated by
exclamation and elected by 1900 majority. He
enjoys large law practice in the city of Los
| Angeles-his home-and since entering upon
his legislative duties has shown himselfto be q
| close reasoner and convincing debater.
| Nestor A. Young, OF the Eightieth District
| is one CT the leaders on the Republican side
| OF the house. Active and alert in manner,
| he never rises to speak unless he has some
/ thing TO say. and when he does. he says il in
straight English that leaves no doubt as to
his meaning. As Chairman of the Committee
on Claims during the last session, he did much
valuable work for II e State. Clear and compre-
| hensive in his views upon all questions, he has
proven himself worthy representative of the
Diego county, which constitutes his Assembly
district.
John d. Long, of the Thir;ieth District, San
| Francisco, was an electrotyper by occupstio
/ before nc entered political life.
! Louis J. Franz. OF san Mateo. is Democrat
and q native OF California. For some years he
followed the profession OF mining engineer BE
! is now engaged in the tanning business at Red
wood City. BE is an enthusiastic sportsman,
and Speaker Howe jumped at the chance to
make him Chairman of the Committee ON Fish
and Game.
! Edwin S. Culver of the Fifty.fou District,
| IS Republican and native Of Itha a, New
York. He IS journalist by profession aud has
| lived in California many years, his home being
| Blood Horse Association.
Jackson F. Brown, of Solano county, is 8
I farmer by occupation. He came to Califoi MIA
| 10 1857, and THINKS il is the greatest and bes
State in the Union. de is a Republican and q
watchfui legislator.
Jamss Reavey, of the Forty-sixth District. is q
glider by occupation and a native of san Fran
cisco. His district Is largely Democratic.
| John G. Campbell, of Coiusa county, came
| from Illinois thirty-ive years ago. He is
farmer, and a very successful one, and is
| the only Republican ever elected ID the
Assembly from Colusa county. He is a man of
sound, practical views, and enjoys the fullest
respect and confidence of his constituents His
home is at the town OF Maxwell, Cousa county,
and he is also the possessor CT a charming resi-.
i dence in the city OF Oak and.
l. tharles A. Storke of eanta Barbara is a native
OF New 1VIk. served III the Har III q " isccu-
sin regiment Attended college at Kalamazoo,
Mich, and graduated from cornell University
with high honors. Engaged in the profession
OF journalism for some years and in 1872 came
! TO California Has been located at Santa Bar
/ bara and engaged in the practice OF law since
I 1875 Was elected TO the California Assembly
| drst in 1852. He was strong candidate for the
Speakership the present session, and is a
recognized leader OF the anti Buckley element
I, OF the State Democracy.
Henry C. Dibble, Representative from the
! Forty-frst District San Francisco, is one of the
Republican leaders of the lower house. He IS &
natural politician, a successful lawyer. and.
although yet young man. has had an active
ana exciting career. He was a Judge in
Louisiana during the reconstruction period
then prscticcd law in Arizona during tho niai- &
boom. and eventually located in San Ffaacisco,
where he soon became prominent 10 pCliticHl
affairs. He is q ioreible speaker. and op o; The
shrewdest parliamentarians the Assembly has
had Tor years.
General Edward 5. Solomon, frequently re-
fsrred 10 as Governor Salemoii, IS an ecsacslic
. O. A. 2. man, and represents the Fo,ty-second
(san Frarciscol District. He Is close reasoner