The morning call., 1890-12-25

the welfare of the Stats and Paci fc Coast.
That great corporation, the Central Pacific
Railroad Company, has saved many thou
sands OF dollars through his advice and
ability to circumvent the schemes of design
Ing men, who made politics trade, by
means of which money was TO be made.
In all matters affecting the welfare of the
community he has been a leading spirit.
When hostile legislation was threatened the
company that he was friend of the gentle
man always showed his fidelity and purity
of character by coming to the foreground,
aud by the methods approved by tile people
and all honest and high-minded politicians
would rout the sieuth hounds horse aud
dragon.
His popularity and present standing in the
estimation of the public does not arise, how
ever, from any connection with the great
enterprises which have benefited the State,
but his social relations have made him a
substantial favorite beyond what he knows.
When the most serious battles were over
ana the iron bands which connected our
golden shores with the East were free from
the piracy OF spectators and in The hands
OF good men, w. W. Slow, after being in
that interest for twelve years. drew out, and
virtually said: Gentlemen, have gladly
done you what service / could, aud if it were
necessary | would pursue it further; but
now feel like retiring. If again | may be
Of benefit. command me; good-by for the
present"
iat MdS SDOut seven years ago. Slfce
that time he has led private life, refusing
direct request OF Mr. Coils p. Huntington
to again enter the employ of the railroad.
When the late election was approaching
and the chances of the reelection OF United
States Senator Stanford were in the balance,
MIR. Stow was appealed to. His political
sagaeity was demanded. How could he re-
fuse an old and trusted friend. He did
not. Bis influence told the story in one
chapter. The friends Of the Senator were
elected knowing that he was the man who
Da0 IN contemplation so many great enter
priSes for the benefit of the State Mr..
Stow yielded and worked like Trojan.
The subject of this sketch is native of
New York and was born in 1924 He prac-
ticed law in Santa Cruz three years, and
came to San Francisco in 1855, and formed
law partnership with Harvey 5. Brown.
Upon its dissolution he associated himself
with William III. Pattison and William I.
Wallace. The combination was formidable,
and during its existence MIR. Stow. achieved
great celebrity as lawyer of force and
ability. The elevation of Judge Wallace
to the Supreme bench. and the death of Mr..
Pattson, left Mr.. Stow alone in his legal
practice.
He served two terms in the Legislature,
becoming Speaker of the House. This is
the only instance in the history of the State
where a Wing was accorded that honor.
MI. Stow possesses rare powers Of d!plo-
macy, and has wonderful success in con-
trolling events and influencing men. His
keen powers of perception enabla him to
foresee that certain conditions will sooner or
later develop well-deiiied policies. He is
thus enabled 10 prepare his plans in adj
vance, and deals with the very inception of
events, long before his adver.ares compre-
bend the situation. He possesses an intui-
i've knowledge OF men, and Is able to gauge
their influence easily and accurately. He
instinctively dscerns the special aptitude of
individuals, and gathers about him the most
efficient men from all portions of the State.
Conei'iatory in his relations toward those
with whom he comes IN contact, he avoids
antag0niSm and never fOments discord for
any purpose. By kind words and timely
encouragement, and by the fGrlherance OF
their ambitions, he places men under obi
cations to him. and links MS own plans with
the hopes of others. Mr.. Stow despises no
agency, neverretusing to accept the ADVICE
OF the humblest. Scrupulously polite to hi,
SubordiBates, he requests the performances
OF duty as personal favor to himself, and
gives to his co-workers the credit due to his
own efforts. He originates plans and allows
others to ella m them, so that he seems
to follow, while he really leads,
and reserves to himself simply the quiet en-
joyment of his WORK. Most leaders collapse
after victory OF defeat, and do not soon
renew their efforts, but Mr.. Stow makes his
combinations while others slumber. Az
sressivr, intrepid, calm, he has infinite faith
in himself and in his Subordnates, and con-
tlnues his unremitilllg labOrs, undaanted by
opposition, and daring 10 undertake SEEM
Ing impossbiliIies.
Personally. Mr.. Stow is a man of dignifed
appearance and commanding presence, with
an intellectual face and general air of alb
straeiion. He is easily accessible to all
classes of men and is quietly affable to his
visitors. A brilliant conversationalist, he is
also an admirable listener and so acute are
his faculties that he seems to absorb ideas
by incubation, as well as by reasoning. He
Is well read upon all topics and possesses in
a very high degree the power of generaliza-
ton. Thoroughly sympathetic in bis nature.
he is easily touched by human wants. There
are no negations in MIR. Stow, and in
all his personal traits he is strong. az
gressiye and pronounced.