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1861 and pursued there the same course
persistent battle for what he believed TO be
right.
Mr.. Phelps received the appointment of
Collector Of Customs at San Francisco in
1862 He was nominated for the Governor
ship of the State in 1875. but was defeated
on account of internal dissensions in the
ranks OF his party. He is now Collector of
this port, the appointee Of President Harri-
Son: He resides at Belmont on farm of
200 acres, which he keeps in high state of
cultivation. In addition TO his other honors
he Is Regent of the University of Cali
fornia and Vice-President OF the Society of
California Pioneers.
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found him engaged In the warehouse and
storage business under the firm name OF
Gilman & Danforth. He recently disposed
of his business interests and accepted Presi-
dent HarrisOn's appointment as Naval Off
Ger OF the PORT succeeding Stuart Tay-
lor. Mr.. Danforth has always evinced a
keen interest in politics and is an enthusi-
astic and consistent Republican. He was a
delegate to the National Convention held at
Chicago in 1888, when General Harrison re-
Presidency. He was also Chairman of Mr..
Morrow's Election Committee in 1886 and
again in 1888.
Mr.. Danforth belongs to all the prominent
clubs OF the city and Is a member of the
Masonic fraternity. He was married last
May and occupies high social position.
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L. HOEY.

An Ambitious Member of the Next Legis-
lative Assembly.
l.. Hoey. the Assemblyman- elect from the
Forty-sixth District, is native of the city of
New York, where he was born in 1855 He
came 10 California when quite young. was
educ ated in the public schools of this city.
and afterward learned the business of
wool.sorting, which he followed for many
years. His strong Republican principles
soon asserted themselves. and when still
quite young he took an active interest in
politics. For several months he filled the
position OF deputy at the County Jail, and
was subsequently employed as a guard at
the House of Correction, where he stayed
for six years. He has always resided in the
Forty-sixth District since coming to Cali
fornia, and is the first Republican who ever
secured mis- election there.
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in Indiana in 1874, and was at school at the
commencement of the war, when, though
but II years of age, he enlisted in the Union
Army. He was wounded in 1863, and was
Obliged to suffer the amputation Of leg
This ended his military career, and two
years later he commenced the practice of
law in New Orleans. He soon became in
terested in city politics. and occupied i'm
portant civic positions. When only % years
of age he received an important judicial ap-
pontment, which he retained for three
years. In 1874 he became Assistant Attor-
ney- General of Louisiana. Some years
later, after holding ether important posi-
lions in different parts of the country he
member OF the Legislature, and, practically,
leader of the House. At the recent election
he was elected to the Assembly. He was
the author of several important bills in the
last House, and may be counted ON to con-
tinue his record for public usefulness in the
nexts
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FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
JOHN t. CUTTING.
Representative to Congress From the
EOurth District

Representative to Congress From the
Fourth District.
The remarkable success in life which has
been attained by General John T. Cutting,
Congressman-elect from the Fourth Con-
gressional District, is illustrative of the
honorS that await those who, relying only
upon their own efforts for advancement,
never relax their energies until they have
attained the goal of their ambitions. In all
respects is General Cutting entitled to that
distinction which attaches to self-made
man. He was born at Westport, Essex
County, n. Y, on September Z, 1874 At
the age of ten. upon the death of his father,
be removed TO Wisconsin, and thence to
Paxton, IL, where he was educated He
was among to first to respond to President
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officers in the entire country. The Inspector
for this district, which embraces all Of the
Pacific Coast States and Territories, includ-
ing Montana. is George L. Seybold. WHO
was born in New York in 1885, On reaching
his majority he travelled West, settled in
Nebraska, and was Chief Clerk of the Ter
r1torial Legislature for two terms. He af-
terward engaged in the freighting business
between the Missouri River, Denver aud
Montana. In 1866 he returned to Nebraska
and settled on a farm. where he lived until
1872, when he secured an appointment to
the Railway Mail Service. He received his
commission as Special Agent of the Post
office Department in 1876 and since then
has been continuously in the Government
service except during the administration of
President Cleveland. by whom he was re-
moved solely for political reasons. In April,
1889, the Postmaster-General recommis-
stoned him as Postoffice Inspector for the
San Francisco District, and this position he
now holds.
Mr.. Seybold is faithful public official,
and is perhaps the most capable Inspector
in the service. He is thoroughly familiar
with the work of the department, and IN aim
tains the various local offices of the district
in high state of efficiency.
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ment and his unflagging industry forced him
to take his proper place in public affairs, and
during the years 1874 and 1875 he served as
Judge of the Twelfth District Court This
was but STEP In 1879 he was elected As
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the
State of California, and ever since that time
he has filled that position with honor and
credit to himself and to the profit of the
people who elected him to the high and re-
sponsible position. He is still in the vigor
of manhood, and bids fair to fill the position
he has so highly honored, and of which he
is bright ornament, for many years to
come. He resides in this city with his
family. excepting the youngest of his two
lawyer at Tacoma, and enjoys the comforts
Of domestic life at his home on Suffer street.
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Craftsmanship. In 1879 he was Chairman Of
the Democratic County Convention, and
was unanimously selected as a candidate for
the Constitutional Convention. In the same
year the Democratic State Convention Sc
lected him for the Office of Attorney-Ge
eral, the nomination being by reclamation,
but he declined the honor on account of i'll
health. In 1880 he was a candidate for
Judge of tlfe Superior Court, but was de-
feated, judicial decision declaring that he
lacked one vote of a majority. Upon the re-
currence of tile judicial election he received
a.maJorlty of the votes cast and has ever
since presided over one Of the probate de-
partmentS of the Superior Court.
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JOHN c. CURRIER.
A Federal Omcer who Is Esteemed by a
Large Constituency.

-
Largo Constituency.
John G. Currier, the United States PEN
sion Commissioner, was born in 1874, In the
city Of Auburn, New Hampshire. He en-
listed in the Northern army in 1862. remain
ing In the service until 1865. He fought I'M
der Generals Grant and Sherman, was three
times wounded and was twice breyeted for
gallantry on the battle-f field. At the termin-
alton Of the war Mr.. Currier went to WASH
ington and obtained a clerical position in
the Treasury Department He afterward
spent some time in the study of medicine.
ln'lS69 be was appointed Lieutenant in the
Twenty-frst United States Infantry, and
came to California with his regiment. His
health becoming impaired. he resigned his
commission in 1872 and proceeded to San
Luis Obispo, where he purchased a ranch,
and resided on it until his appointment as
Pension Commissioner He is gentleman
OF rare executive ability, and in the dis
charge Of his important duties has won
universal confidence by his inpartiality and
close attention to business. He has brought
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uals, which has characterized the State in
days gone by, to its great detriment, and
Mr.: Relchert is known to be in full accord
With these views. In 1877 Mr.. Reichert as
sumed the cares, responsibilities and pleas
s nres Of married life by, wedding an estima-
politics, and it was at his suggestion that
the Wigwam in this city was built and oc-
cupied as the headquarters of the Republi-
can party here,
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TIMOTHY GUY PHELPS.

Brief History of the United States Col
1ectOr of Customs.
A name familiar to every Californian is
that of Timothy Guy Phelps. United States
Collector of Customs at this port. His an
cestors were among the earliest Puritan COL
onists to settle in New England, being de-
scendants of William Phelps. who came
from England in 1850. and figured promi-
nently in the early history of Connecticut.
In later years members Of the family were
distinguished for their patriotism and per-
sonal bravery in the struggle for independ-
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ing of the gold discoveries in California on
returning from one of his distant voyages,
lie took ship on the Osceola at Philadelphia in
1S49, and arrived in California early the fol-
lowing year after perilous trip around the
Horn. After IL few days of rest, Mr.. Long
went to the mines and shortly settled In
Tuoumne, to whose fortunes he has ever
since been attached. He was twice returned
to the Legislature from his county, was Col
lector of internal Revenue from his district
under John Sedgwick, was alternate to the
last National Republican Convention, and
all through the exciting events attendyc s. it
was an unflinching supporter Of Harr1s :,
who on taxing his seat showed his appit il
ton Of Mr. Longs services by giving him
the appointment he now holds
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Brief Biographical Sketches of
the Leaders in Every
Walk of Life.
solfE WONDERFUL CAREERS.
Obstacles That Have Been Over
come by Perseverance and In
dustry = Business Enterprises
That Have Scored Success.
Our Splendid Educational Insti-
tutions, Banks, Insurance Com
panies and Hotels.

HERE are men and mat
tiers in every community
that assert themselves.
While their m ode 5 ty
would o'erstep its bounds
and hide their virtues
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course was the only one open he abandoned

course was the only one open he abandoned
the idea and went to work in printing
office. He subsequently became known as
country editor. ana after period of activity
in politics took up the studyo of the law and
was admitted in 1856. The following year
he came to California, settled in San Mateo,
and for five years held the office of District
that judicial and legislative hohors were
offered him, but with the exception of
nomination on the legislative ticket in 1878
he declined them. In July, 1889, he was APP
pointed to the Supreme bench TO fill the un-
expired term Of Justica Temnia
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this time Eugene Casserly was elected to
the United States Senate, and young Coffey
acted as his private secretary until his adj.
mission to the Supreme Court. in 1859 A
rigid examination was conducted by q full
bench, Justices Sandersop. SAWYER. Spraeue'
Crockett and Rhodes comprising the court
and each in turn examining the class of ap-
pllcants in thorough manner. For several
years after he was admitted to the bar MI.
Coffey was an editorial writer on one of tho
Assembly by the largest vote on his ticket.
and became Chairman of the delegation
from San Francisco. Two years later he
was reelected to the Legislature and to the
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j. F. FREDERICK.
His Energy and Ambition Receive Popu-
lar Endorsement.

HIS Energy and Ambition Receive Popu-
lar Endorsement.
j. F. Broderick, the recently elected State
Senator, who is the subject Of this sketch,
was born in Newburyport, Mass, in 1859,
and received common-school education,
which he completed in the Lincoln School,
in this city, after his arrival ON this Coast.
From his eleventh year he started out to
earn his own living, and whatever advan-
tages he possessed in life are the exclusive
results of his pluck and perseverance. He
has always been consistent Republican, is
at present a market inspector in the employ
ment of the Board Of Health, position for
which he is peculiarly fitted, having been a
butcher for many years, and, singular to
say, is the only Republican who ever car
ried the popular vote of his district.
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CITY OFFICIALS.
GEORGE b. sANpERsoN.

A Thorough Man of Affairs Who VIII Be
Good Mayor.
The Republican Mayor-elect of the city of
San Francisco is native of Boston, where
he was born in 1925. He came to Califor-
mia in 1S49, and after a brief mining expert
ence, settled in Stockton, where, in 1858. lie
was elected Auditor, and in 1860 City Coun-
Gilman. He removed to San Francisco in
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CHARLES A. GARTER.

"A Federal Appointee of High Legal At
tainments and Repute.
The appointment of Mr.. Garter by the
President as United States Attorney for
this district has given great satisfac-
ton. He enjoys high reputation for
the careful and jealous manner in which
he conducts all cases intrusted to his
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w. H. PRATT.

A Pioneer Who Has Served His Country
Well and HonorabIy.
Since assuming the important duties of
his position as United States Surveyor
General w. Ii. Pratt has given unmistak-
able evidence of the wisdom of his appoint
ment. He is man of wide experience, and
having been identified with the history of
the State for the past fifty years is in every
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GENERAL JOHN f. sHEEHAN.

The Veteran Journalist Who Presides
the Land Office.
General John F. SEeehan, at present Reg
lister of the United States Land Office at
San Francisco. has almost from the time
he arrived at his majority occupied promi-
nent position among the journalists, priut-
ers. military men and politicians of this
State. He was regarded as a first-class
printer at the age of 10. was proprietor
and city editor of daily newspaper at %,
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w. H. II. HART.

Remarkable Career of the Attorney
General Elect.
W. "a. 81. Hart. the Attorney General
elect. has had an adventurous history. He
was born in England in 184S, and when
years old his parents emigrated to America,
taking their family with them. His father
settled in Little Rock. ILL.,, where young
Hart attended school. Soon after his eighth
birthday he was abducted by the Black
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e. p. DANFORTH.
A Business Man Who Has Made His MAJ

"A Business Man Who Has Made His Marx
in Politics.
E. P. Danforth, the Naval Officer of the
Port, was born in 1854 in Boston. When 4
years old his parents brought him to Califor-
mia, where he has ever since lived. He at
tended school in Benicia In his youth, and
subsequently graduated from Phillips
Academy. Mr.. Danforth, who has followed
number of vacations, began his business
career in manufacturing firm. His next
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GEORGE L. sEYBOLD.

A Capable Postal OficiaI who Has Seen
Long Service.
One OF the most important off ces in the
postal service is that of Inspector. whose
special province it is to surerintend the
prompt delivery Of mails within the bound
aries OF their districts. The immensely of
their responsibility and the Importance of
the trust can only be realized when it is
known that there are but thirteen such
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STATE OFFICIALS.
GovERNoR MARKHAM.

The Man Who Saved the Republican Patty
From Defeat.
The picture which heads the list of
more or less distinguished citizens
will be readily recognized as that of
Colonel Henry II. Markham, Governor
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HENRY C. DIBBLE.

A Lawyer With an EnviabIe Record for
Craftsmanship.
During the period of his seven years resi-
dence in this city Henry c. Dibble has ac-
quired large law practice, and has, by
common consent, been accorded a prominent
position in public affairs. As politician
he has become powerful by reason of his
Superior legislative qualifications and his
great strength Of character. He was born
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A Prominent Business Man, Politician and
Official.
William n. Dimond is one of the best
known and most popular men in the State.
He was born in Honolulu about fifty years
ago and has been resident of California
since 1867. Immediately after his arrival
here he was engaged with the Russell &
Erwin Manufacturing Company. and subse-
quently with Williams. Blanchard & Co.,
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JUDGE JAMES v. coFFEY.:
A Judge Whose Reputation for Legal Acu-
men Is World Wide

James Vincent Coffey was born in 1876,
in the city of New York. Prior to his COM
ing to California, in 1862 he was employed
in law Office in that city, and after his ar
rival in San Francisco he studied under the
late Elisha Cook, one OF the most distin-
guished lawyers of his time. He afterward
entered the office of Casserly & Barnes, where
Els legal studies were completed. About
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AUSTIN A. sANDERsoN.

A Democrat Who Surmounted the Late
Political Tidal Wave.
The subject of this sketch is an American
In every sense of the word, his ancestry
dating back more than 200 years among the
Puritans who settled in Western Massachu-
sets and in the Valley Of the Connecticut in
earliest colonial days.
Judge-elect Austin A. Sanderson was born
in New York January 4, 1s4s. He re-
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An Able Counsel Whom the People Have
Elected to the Bench.
Judge Hebbard was born in 1854, and is
native of Canada, but has resided in Cali
fornia since he was s years Of age. He was
educated in the public schools and also at
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JUSTICE C. N. FOX.


A Self-Made Man Who Attained High Ju-
diciaI Honors.
Charles n. Fox was born in Redford,
Wayne County, Mich, in the spring of 1929.
Not being blessed with wealth, his early
education was comparatively neglected. At
10, hearing that Ann Arbor had been es-
tablished, he went there determined to
work his way through, but as the classical
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Leavy, who was for many years Assistant
Appraiser of this port, receiving his ap-
pointment from President Garfield, and be-
ing removed from office by President Cleve-
land solely upon partisan grounds. 1t would
be difficult TO find Republican more de-
only highly capable and efficient officer,
but also jealous and untiring worker in
the ranks Of his party. His appointment as
Chief Appraiser was hailed with lively
satisfaction, not only by the adherents of
great many Democrats as WELL Mr.. Leavy
IS native OF Germany and is in his fifty
first year. He came to America at the age
of IA. In 1861 he enlisted in the Ninth New
Jersey, and with his regiment participated
fire in a number of other engagements He
came to San Francisco in 1864 and was in
business as cigar merchant for number
of wears
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came to him without solicitation and is a
merite1 recognition of his legal ability. He
devotes his time exclusively to the duties Of
mis- Office. which he discharges in a con-
scIenti0us and highly satisfactory manner.
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Justice Of the Surreme Court of Massachu-
sets. One of the young mans early resolu-
tions was to seek his fortune in California,
and accordingly in 1853 lie left home and
came 10 this city, reaching here some time
before he bad attained his majority. Con-
tinuing his legal studies he was admitted to
practice in the courts in 1856, but having q
limited acquaintance and no influential
friends to aid him, he found the practice OF
the law uphill work and beset with many
discouragements. He persevered, however,
and finally obtained that recognition which
his great ability and learning merited.
In 1870 MIR. Murphy was elected District
Attorney of this city ard county, and was
twice reelected, his administration of the
office leaving nothing 10 be desired. In 1884
he was elected to his present Office, that of
Judge of the Superior Court. in which he
became as distinguished as a jurist as he
had formerly been as pleader or prose-
cutor. A man of irreproachable character
and unQuestiOned integrity. he is honored
alike by bench and bar, and for couple of
years past has held the high position of Pre-
siding Judge.
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CHARLES NJ. LEAyY.

The Pspular incumbent Of the Apprais-
er's Office.
When the nomination of Charles NJ.
Leavy as Appraiser Of Tie Port was sent by
President Harrison to the Senate his APP
pointment was confirmed withou. the usual
form of sending the name to the Committee
on Commerce. This high and very unusual
compliment was entirely deserved by Mr..
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EE7zesszsne4sss-H from an ever-jealous
world, by the merits of the wearer they are
forced to the surface, where, wearing the
livery of the FURNISHED sun, they dazzle all
eyes. All things being equal, it is the nat
ural order of things that men with pro-
nounced ideas must come to the front
The world demands leaders, and they are
not sought for among those who have not
the proper requirements. 1t is the polished
jewel that is sought for to adorn the high
places of the world, and not the unhewn
rock that answers its purpose of a founda-
tion upon which TO build.
Christmas lis an appropriate day upon
which TO present pleasant things, and it is
therefore with feelings of more than ordi-
nary pleasure that THE CALL presents to
its readers upon this glorious anniversary
pen portraits of men and things that shine
upon and give radiance to the atmosphere of
the Golden State. In no instance are the
facts presented overdrawn. On the con-
trary, the brief space allotted newspaper
article preTents going into details that
would give better luster to the men and
matters herein spoken of. So far as posi-
BILE the endeavor has been to follow the in
junction of Othello. and speak of them as
they are-in nothing extenuate. And with
heartfelt wish for a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year to the readers OF THE
CALL, we present our subjects.
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JUDGE DANIEL j. MURPHY.

The Eminent Jurist Who Presides Over
the Superior Court.
Judge D. j. Murphy is native of Lowell,
Mass, where he received good common
school education. After leaving school he
began to read law, for which he had a nat
ural Inclination, and vas for time in the
Office Of General Benjamin F. Butler. he
afterward studied under Judge Lord of Sa-
lem, who has since held the high Office Of