The morning call., 1890-10-08
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became one of the firm of Weaver, Wooster
q Go. This firm was dissolved in 1868, hen
he formed c0partnership with n. p. Jones
under the firm name of Jones 81 Co., and
this firm did business on Front street for
nearly nine years, when it was dissolved,
under the firm name of Root g. Sanderson,
OF which hrm he is still member.
during Mr. SandersOn'S term of residence
in this State he has filled several official po-
sltions, but In no one instance has he sought
position or office of any kind. The posi-
ton has always sought him, and been thrust
upon him.. He is not politician in any
sense of the word, but strictly business
man. In 1853 he was Controller of the city
OF Stockton, and in 1854 was elected MEM
Der OF the Board of Aldermen of that city.
About the year 1868 he vas made Secretary
of the State Agricultural Society in Stockton,
and was also Chief OF the Fire Department
there for two years. After moving to San
Francisco he was elected Director of
the San Francisco Board of Trade, and
during two terms was its presiding officer.
At this time he is also President of the Mer-
chants Club and one of the Trustees of the
Chamber of Commerce. He has always
taken warm interest III public affairs, but
has never asked fir a position. Every posi-
ton has been rendered him. This u0mina-
ton for the Mayoralty was rendered him
several Weeks ago, and frequently SINCE but
he steadfastly refused to allow his name to
be used until last Saturday, when body of
merchants called upon him anu brought such
strong pressure to bear that lie yielded,
not because he wanted the office, but because
it was shown to his satisfaction that it was
his duty to accept. Some one had to make
the sacrifice, and 1t might as well be he as
any one else.
Mr.. Sanderson was a member of one of
the first, If not the very first, Republican Or
ganlzatlon that was formed in this State. 1t
u N "a fns. 1f ham
older one he does not know it, Although
strictly business man, he has always been
active to greater or less degree in politics.
Time and again official position has been Of
fered hin, but until now he has Steadtastly re-
fused to allow his name 10 20 before the peO-
pie. Not from any fear thai anything could
be brought forward detrimental 10 his
standing as man, 4 Christian and q good
citizen, for his record from the day of his
birth to the present time is absolutely free
from stain of any kind, but simply
because he was business man and
knew but little OF ways outside of busl-
ness. During the war he took an active part
in the work If the Sanitary ana the Christ
ian Commissions. In what he did he says:
~ simply did my duty as good citizen
should do 1t, without any idea of reward,
political or otherwise, except clear con-
science and the appreciation Of my fellow
men,"
Mr.. Sanderson is also member Of the
Territorial Pioneers, his arrival dating prior
To the 9tn of September, 1850, ut which time
the state was admitted into the Union. He
was present last night when the nomination
was given him, and having accepted, has
natural desire to win, as he says: Il have
always succeeded in everything | have I'M
dertaken, and l do not want 10 commence
with failure now at my time of life" But
If he consulted his own pleasure and com
fort he would prefer to live life of domes-
tic comfort in his beautiful residence, 2235
Broadway, surrounded by his family.
Democratic Nominee for Mayor.
Frank McCoppin, the choice of the Demo-
Gratis last night to be their standard bearer
in the fight for the honor of being Chief
Magistrate Of this city, is an old Democratic
politician whose name is familiar one in
former political contests-natonal, State and
municipal. During the years from 1861 to
1867, inclusive, he served as a member of the
Board of Supervisors. In 1867 he was elected
Mayor, serving the years 1868 and 1869, dur
ing which time he was also eX officiO 4 MEN,
Der of the Board of Health. Subsequently
he ran against Hon. w. w. Morrow for Con-
gress, but was defeated. Al one time he
was a member of the Board of Harbor Com
missioners. His last position in public life
was that If United States Commissioner to
the Australian fair, to which position he
was appointed by President Cleveland.