The morning call., 1890-12-25
IRWIN C. STUMP.

Successful Career of an Energetic Man OF
Business.
The wonderful abilities displayed by
Irwin Z. Stump, Esq, during the late cam
paign as Chairman Of the State Central
Committee caused even his political enemies
to characterize him as the Napoleon OF
Organization" Wonderful tact, construc-
tive force, general ability, the power Of con-
centration, every element that man could
control 10 bring about a successful issue to
canvass was shown, seized upon and
handled by Nil. Stumpin manner that won
for him the hearty plaudits of every one,
and stamped him with the seal Of superior
Try. The fame of such men is not confined
to a commonwealth. 1t becomes national,
and sooner or later the nation will claim its
own. Tie record OF his LIES experience
will prove an interesting and profitable
study for other young men in their battle
with the world.
Mr.. Stump is o native OF Virginia-the
old State so APPLY styled "rhe Mother Of
President" born In 1910. and he is
therefore in the prime of vigorous manhood.
Educated in Virginia schools, he improved
his time so well, and made such rapid pro-
gress, that at the early age of Is years we
ind him deputy clerk in the County
Clerks office of Jackson County, Va. He
spent no time on the designations of early
manhood, but plunged dlr, city into the bat
tie of life, and soon learned to graphic the
questions which agltated the political world
at that time. After a years experience in
the Clerks office, he secured position as
second clerk Of a steamer running between
Cincinnati and New Orleans, and year
later he entered the wholesale grocery
house of a. Cuthbert,on 81 Co. OF Pittsburg,
Pa. His new employers were SO well
pleased with his tact. ability and attention
To business, that at the age of Is years they
sent him to New York to represent them.
H,. remained Nth this firm until il went
of business.
Left on his own resources, he returned to
Pennsylvania in 1859, and after short re-
spite went into business for himself in
MonoDgahela City, thirty miles above Pitts
burg, on the Mononsahela River. He was
still there when the war broke out With
his usual promptness he made his choice on
the spot. and, selling out his business, went
to the front as Second Lieutenant OF the
Monongahela Guards, under proclamation
issued by the Governor of Pennsylvania.
He was present at the battles fought during
the Invasion of Pennsylvania, at the battle
of Antietam and other hattleS and after the
retreat ct Lee and Jackson was, together
with the other forces called out by the Gov
ernor, mustered cut of service. There was
no time for idleneSS in those stirring days.
Mr.. Stump Immediately entered the banking
house cf Alexander 81 Co.. but he had
smelled powder and he wanted to be with
the guns. Early in 1862, he went to Nash
tiiICs 1Cub's anu tut NyudI
ter's Department as chief clerk ami cashier
under Quartermaster Stevens, where lie re-
manned until the close of the war.
Again out of business, Mr.. Stump was
not long in forming a new connection, and
in 1865 we find him the senior partner in
the hoase of Stump. CresS1n Il Co. in Louis
vile, Ky. In 1873 he disposed Of his bust
ness and turned his face toward the setting
sun, and in short lime his fortunes landed
him in California. His first venture here
was the purchase of large body Of swamp
land on the San joaquin River. In 1875 lie
came 10 this city, ana in a short time entered
the commission firIa of Chris Clayton IL Co.
as "a partner. Five years later lie entered
the service of Messrs. Haggin & Tevis, AMI
us the private secretary Of Mr.. j.. Il. Higgin
he has. by his business tact and ablIty,
been able to conduct the many enter. rises
of that gentleman to successful termina-
ton. As ii man he is gifted with remarka-
BILE force of character. Polite aud aifable
to all with whom he comes in contact, his
decisiveness commands respect. His do
nestle lie is particularly happy one, as
must necessarily be the case with one of his
temperament. He has the respect of those
with whom he has business relations, and
of the community at large.