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Will to do their duty. A gentleman who IL
belnE pushed into the field by n number of
prominent citizens, ana who will probably
receive tie nomination from the Democratic
convention is Mr.. Richard /. Whelan of the
Nhelan " Tracy BlaDkbook Manufactur-
ing Company. firm well known all over
the coast.
Mr.. Whelan started life as newsboy,
learned the trade of book binding and be-
came foreman of large establishment at
the age of 20. He soon pushed himself
ahead. and from being employed became
employer. AT this time be is only SO years
OF age, man of firm disposition. but ami
able mind. de has the respect of all busi-
ness men who know him, and the affection
OF bis employees and all the members of his
craft. As an employer he has uniformly
paid the highest wages. He Is the most
popular candidate who has yet appeared,
IL takes peculiar temperament to deal
with the problems which daily come up in
the SheriHs office. 1t also takes public
virtue. Mr.. Whelau is honest and capable.
This fact is being urged and being admitted
hourly, as the silent issues of the campaign
are being discussed and determined.
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SAMUEL RosENHEIM.
A Rising Young Attorney with a BrIgh
Professional Future.

Rising Young Attorney with a Bright
Professionsl Future.
Few OF tie younger members OF the local
bar have risen so rapidly as Samuel Rosen-
helm, whose success has been almost phe-
nomenal Born in Portland. Or. November
II. 1863 he resided in that city until 1876,
when he removed to San Francisco, and has
resided here ever since. His education was
mainly received in this city, his early legal
knowledge being acquired in the offices of
Rothschild & Ach, the well-known CONNER
cial attorneys. Mr.. ROsenheim was ad-
mitted TO practice by the Supreme Court on
January IL, 1889. During the three years of
his professional career he has been intrusted
with many cases OF Importance, and has
handled some difficult legal questions In a
mastery style. He stands well in his pro-
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did services in the campaign Of two years
ago that Governor Markham chose him as a
member of his personal staff. Colonel
delegation in the convention of 1890 at Sac
rameDto which chose II. III. Markham as
the standard-bearer OF the party, and at the
opening of the campaign was made chair
man Of the County Committee OF Los An
geles. With tireless energy he went to work
to heal up the differences which existed in
the ranks of the party, and so successful
was lie that the Democrats were met at The
polls with an unbrOken Republican front
The result was great victory for Markham
and Reddick. due more than TO any other one
man 10 the able and untirng efforts of Colonel
Northam, whose entire time was given to
the work and to the expenses of which he
contributed with great liberaliiy. So deei-
siVe was the victory over the opposition that
Colonel Northam found himself a cnnspcu-
GUS man almost before be realized 1t, aud
congratulations were showered upon him
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JOHN b. CURTIS.
Citizen Who Is Prominent In Oficia
and Social Life.

A Citizen Who Is Prominent In ohfcial
and Social Life.
The importance OF the legislative depart
ment OF a municipality OF the size of this
city Is conceded. The acts of the Board of
Supervisors bind the whole of the citizens
OF this great city to whatever it may decide.
The duties, therefore. of members of the
board are in the highest degree important.
and require ripe Judgment in affairs and
power 10 resist the opportunities of inter-
ested parties In favor of acts against the
best interests of the whole population.
Hence IL naturally follows that the expert
enced business man and of high moral
standard is the only proper person for so
imDortant an office. Such a man Is John
b. Curtis. who at present represents the
Fourth Ward on the Board of Supervisors
of the city and county of San Francisco,
and who, as the active manager of large and
prosperous enterprises. has proved the pos
session of attributes which entite him to
the confidence Of bis neig n bors and friends
He was born in Stratford, Conn.,. and ac-
quired the advantages of thorough aca-
demic education in his native city.
He enlisted in the army of the Union in
1862 and served faithfully until the close of
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has shown himself to be. and it Is NOT to be
wondered at as consequence that he is
held in such high esteem by those who know
him best.
AT the Stockton convention he was elected
as an alternate delegate to the nation al
gathering at Minneapolis ana was present
during the great struggle between the
Blaine and Harrison forces. Following his
personal preferences he advocated the nom.
nation OF the former. but the moment the
result was announced he displayed his party
LOYALTY by announcing his intention to
labor with all the influence at his command
Tor the election OF the ticket chosen. In
TACT there is 10 more consistent party SER
want than be, and the weight of his inf1u-
ence Is certain to be felt in the battle which
is coming on
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COLONEL ROBERT NoRTHAM.

Young In Years, but Conspicuous in
Parry Politics.
Colonel Robert Eortham of Les Angeles
is one of the younger generation OF Repub-
licans of Southern California who has been
named for distinction, and who is already
power in the politics of his section. where
nearly every man takes an active interest in
public affairs. Possessed of ample means
and taste for the strategy of political war
fare. Colonel Nortbam las found himself, at
a time of life when most men are winning
their spurs, pushed u a prominent place
without any great apparent effort on his own
part, and it was in recognition Of his spien-
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from all sides. A smaller man would have
had his head turned by the praises which
were heaped upon him, but not so with
NOrtham, who took the entire matter philo-
sophlcally and seemed to think that he had
only done his simple duty and for that reason
deserved no reward.
Colonel Northam is frequent visitor to
San Francisco and his is prominent and
familiar figure in the hotels and on the
streets here, where he has host of warm
friends. With all who know him he is a
prime fayorIte and his pleasant manners
make him companion much sought after
AT the Republican State convention he
was candidate for delegate to Minneapolis
and had at his back large portion of the
delegates from his own county. Opposed
to him was General Z. =. johnson. the
business partner and warm personal friend
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JAMES j. GROOM.
He Is Popular With Republicans aud
Democrats Alike.

He Is Popular With Republicans aud
Democrats Alike.
Some men possess the enviable faculty of
making friends of nearly every one with
whom they come in contact. 1t isn't that
they study to do so-for If they did then they
couldn't-but it is an open-hearted, geaer-
Gus and honest way cEaracterizing them
that inevitably wins admiration and con-
fidence. J. j. Groom illustrates the point.
He IS universally respected and liked in
San Francisco, where he has been reared
and educated. He first entered the field of
journalism, but in 1881 he left the profess
sion to accept the position of chief deputy
under Coroner l. L. Weeks. At the expira-
tion of DR.. Weeks term DR.. Mare Leving-
ston succeeded and reappointed Mr.. Groom
solely upon the record he had made As
DR.. Levingston was Democrat Mr.. Groom's
appointment could be based on personal
merit alone. DIR. c. c. 0'Donnell succeeded
DIR. Leyingston. being eleeted as an in
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SENATOR e. C. VOORHEES,.
The Man Who Gave the State New
ApportIonment.

The Man Who Gave the State New
Apportionment.
Senator E. c. Voorhees, of Amador County
is and has been for years a prominent man
among the Republicans of his section of the
State. At his home in Sutter Creek, where
he Is largely interested in mining industries,
his popularity is very great, and whenever
the interests of his party are to be served
be is one of the first men called. and one of
the first to respond. A busy man owing to
the nature and extent of his private inter-
ests he has always found time to work for
the public welfars. and his election to the
Senate two years ago was a recognition of
his faithful services. That he was elected
no one who voted for him had the slightest
cause to regret, and his record in the upper
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cisco and operate in the commercial and
financial fields of this city. His ventures
have been uniformly judicious. and enter
prises inaugurated by Colonel Trumbo and
his associates have not only been profitable
to them, bnt have been highly beneficial TO
the general welfare of the city.
Colonel Trnmbe is interested in the yari-
Gus electric light companies, the Ameri-
can Biscuit Company and other large con-
Germs, employing many men. He was
prime factor in the syndicate organized TO
build the Short Line Railroad from Salt
Lake to Los Angeles, and in that enterprise
his pluck and energy have been richly re-
warded
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actically exemplifed his ideas by or
ganizing Union % of the carpenters and
joners, of which he was the first president,
and now wears, with degree OF pardonable
pride. magnificent watch and chain with
which the union presented him on his re-
tirement. In 1881 Mr.. Owens practical
abilities secured him high position in tha
Office of SUPERINTENDENT of Streets, which
was then held by Robert Graham, and with
the exception of the period during which
Charles Ruggles occupied that position,
Mr.. Owens has been an almost indispens-
able adjunct of that Office. 1t is no secret
that the subject of this sketch aspires to the
Office of Superintendent of Streets and on
more then one occasion his nomination by
the Democrats seemed almost assured. His
prospects of receiving the nomination at the
next convention of his party are said to be
more than 1attering. and certainly that
party would do honor to itself and seryiee
to the party by so doing. Mr.. Owens has a
wide circle of friends. drawn to him by his
estimable and amiable qualities. and he has
also won the respect and will secure the
support of large mber of substantial
citizens who believe fully in Mr.. Owens
capacity and integrity and feel sure that as
Street Superintendent he would prove an
example Of an incorruptible and efficient
official
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OF Governor Markham. The contest was
for time very spirited one, and promised
to be close and exciting As the fight pro-
gressed NOrtham saw with the quick eye of
the politician that hard feelings were likely
TO be engendered, and with a rare exhibition
of party loyalty withdrew from the race in
the Interests OF harmony. His friends then
threw their strength 20 General Johnson
and that gentleman was chosen without
opposition. To reward Colonel Northam
for his services in uniting the party he was
chosen as electOr, and his name will un-
dOubtehly add great strength in the Sixth
District While the campaign has not
yet opened it is certain that when the
time comes he will DO splendid work in
helping to carry the State for Harrison
and Reid. All over the southern country
the influence of his name and services will
be felt, and he will do as much perhaps as
any one man to belp the party out. Such is
his record and such are the reasons for his
strength and ponularity.
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,ier Of extended views and liberal policy

eier OF extended views and liberal policy
ne has achieved an enyiable distinction
He has filled with honor and distinction tn Q
following offices, viz Mayor OF Marys-
Vile and Supervisor of Yuba County. He
was elected one OF the four delegates Mt
large to the late Republican convention at
Minneapolis. He was delegate to the first
convention held in California.
In addition to this Mr.. Ride0ut has been
one of the foremost Republicans in the
State, and from his vast means he has al
WAYS contributed literally 10 bear the
burdens Of the expense Of the campaigns.
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with the growth and developments here
noted. Indeed. he has been one OF the most
active spirits in that county's progressive
march. He is one of the largest raisin pro-
ducers In the State. and the reward of his
enterprise and energy has been naturally
liberal. lie is also extensively interested
in Fresno city real estate and several enter
prises.
Mr.. Butler is sterling Democrat, whose
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Jose. In 1882 he was admitted to practice
by the Supreme Court. and in 1885 by the
Federal courts. Since he entered upon the
active duties of his profession he has
risen rapidly in its ranks, and to-day en-
joys most euyiable position. As pleader
in court he is peculiarly effective, and as
public speaker he is very forcible.
Mr.. Bull is an ardent Republican, who
ever stands ready to lend his talents for
bis party's advancement, but be has never
sought any Office. He is also prominent
as an l. O. o. F., f. and A NJ, Knights
Templar and in the National Guard.
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In every way within his power in fact he
has lab0red for the success of Republican
principles. and his party realizing this have
seen fit as was right, to honor him in return.
In all the great northern country no man is
more highly regarded than he. nor must it
be thought his influence is confined to a sec
ton. Over the entire State he is looked
upon as man worthy OF honor. and he is al
ready being discussed as a probable candi-
date for Governor two years hence. Should
he decide TO make the race he will be a
formidable opponent of any man who may
aspire.
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became very successful, buying out in 1861
the banking house OF Low Bros. 81 Co.
Since then he has extended his banking
business by establishing the California State
Bank at Sacramento; the RideOut Bank at
darysville, with branch at Gridley; the
banking house of Rideout, Smith & Co. at
Orovlle; the Bank of Butte County at Chico
and the Placer County Bank at Auburn.
He is also director of the London and San
Francisco Bank of San Francisco.
In mines, railroads and other enterprises
he has been very prominent, and as a finan-
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DR.. Pescia was born in Genoa, Italy H3
parents came to America when he was bti
lad and made their home IN BaltimoTe.
From the latter city they moved to Wash
ingtOn, d. c., where his father died. His
mother then moved 10 San Francisco. After
mastering the rudments of education
Joseph was placed in ST. Iguatius College,
from which he graduated in 1875. He then
entered the medical college of the State
University. from which institution he grad.
uated with distinguished honors. So ambi-
tious was he to master the science of his
profession that he spent much time in the
wards of the City and County Hospital TO
improve his clinical knowledge. going
thence TO Europe and visiting medical co.,
leges in England, France and Germany.
Before he was eligible to take a medical
course in his native Italy he found it neces-
sary to take degree in an Italian univer-
slty. After deing so he entered the Superior
Institute and after a two years course
graduated first in a class of 20.
Since 1880 DR.. Pescia has been a pract-
uoner IN this city, and has had great pro-
fessinnal and financial success. He is char
acteristically charitable and scores of poor
families reverence him. As Supervisor
he was logical in debate, progressive In
policy and fearless in spirit.
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WENDELL EAsrON.

Prominent In Political. Business and
Social Circles.
There is probably no more familiar name
in San Francisco than that Of the gentleman
who is the subject of this sketch. Mr..
Easton was born on the Island OF Nantucket
In 1S4S. but has resided in this city since he
was six years of age. He graduated from
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A. Il. BUTLER.

One OF the Builders of This State, Whose
Energy Has Led to Fortune.
The phenomenal development and growth
of Fresno County during the past decade
has attracted the attention and wonder If,
we might say. the world. Other counties
during that period have made rapid strides
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FRED ANDERToN,
An Enterprising, PIueky and Successful
Business Man.

Business Man.
The gentleman who forms the subject of
this sketch is highly popular in San Fran
cisco, where he has been actively engaged
In business for the past 16 years or more.
Mr. Anderton was born in England a.
years ago, and is both self educated and
self-made. Upon his arrival in this city he
established a tannery in South San Fran
cisco in partnership with Mr.. Stratton.
Their specially was the tanning of sheep
skins, and they were the first to manufac-
ture here glove kid. Their success was
rapid, and within three years time Mr..
Anderton had about $4,000 to his credit,
Then their tannery was totally DESTROYED
by FIRE. entailing heavy loss. Mr.. Ander-
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RICHARD i. yYHELAN.

The Probable Nominee for Sheriff on the
Democratic Ticket.
In the coming choice which the people
are to make for honest officers Of this city
and county no position will be more difficult
to fill than that OF Sheriff. Tie whole jury
system depends upon an honest Sheriff, aud
the jury system of this city has been by
word of reproach. Few OF our Sheriffs have
had the courage even if they have had the
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J. o. Edridge associatng himself with Mr.
Easton. The present firm of Easton
Eldrldge d Co. GncOrporated) Is the hest
known and most popular on the Pacific
slope, Wendell Easton. the president hay-
Ing always been its chief executive officer.
Coast Savings Society, with an authorized
capital of S50,000000. He also was the
hnancler OF the Metropolitan Railway Com
pany, now constructing an electric railway
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lucrative practice. He is man OF stately
presence and in the height of his bodily and
mental yigor. HIS style is persuasive and
logical rather then boisterous; lie aims to
convince rather than buster, and in the
conduct of important cases he is regarded
as the equal of any advocate at the San
Francisco bar. Judge Craig is happy in his
domestic relations. and besides wife has
no less than six sons and one daughter, all
living and all occupying positions Of honor
a
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and popular professionally, but also So
cially and politically. He has always been
Jealous supporter Of the Republican
CaCsS, &.,G Is vas recognition of his pro-
feSsional reputation. his high sense of honor
and dignity, as well as his political zeal,
that induced his party TO nominate him for
Coroner at the last municipal election. His
majority was far ia excess of the party
vote, aud the trust reposed in DR.. Garwood
has been carefully and conServatively
guarded. The Office of Coroner is one that
has been often seandaiized, in many con-
ceivabie ways, and yet it seems incOn-
ceivable that the department of our munich
pal government that has 10 care for the
dead would not be sacredly administered.
Under the regime OF DR.. Garwo0d there
have not been and will not be any scan
dals and the citizens OF San Francisco, ire
spective Of party affiliations. rejoice that
worthy gentleman fills that important office.
There should be 40 question of DR.. Gar
woods right to succeed himself in office
His record entities him to It.
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FRANKLIN p. BULL.
A Brilliant Lawyer and Popular Public
Speaker.

Speaker.
Some men possess those inherent quail
ties Of intellect that presage success in life
from the incipieney of life's struggles,
Franklin P. Bull, the talented young
lawyer, is of that sort, for not only is he
endowed with fine mental qualities, but he
is gifted with that amiabillty Of manner
and abundance Of tact that would win
him success under even the most adverse
conditions. He is q descendant of the old
Revolutionary hero, Nathaniel Greene J.
l. Case. the millionaire manufacturer of
agricultural implements at Racine, Wis, was
an uncle.
Mr. Bull was born and educated in Wis
c0nsin. In 1878 he came to California, and
subsequently began the study of law in the
ofice Of ID. NJ. Delmas, at that time in San
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EDWARD OWENS.
A Man Whose Name Would Streopths
His Tickat.

Edward Owens Deputy Superintendent
of Streets, who resides at 61S Fillmore
street, is another example of the prosperous
results which surely follow career of
probity and practical skill He was work
ingnan 6nce, and speaks with satisfaction
of his accomplishments as carpenter and
joiner. He came to this city in 1873 and
was a pioneer of the idea of the benefits of
union between the men OF the trades, and
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DIR. WILLIAM II. GARwOOD.

An Eminent Physician and Present City
Coroner.
During the many years DR.. Garwood has
practced medicine in San Francisco he has
constantly grown in popularity, aud justly
50. too His medical education was as thor
ough as could be obtained in the leading
colleges and hospitals, and when the
groundwork of a thorough education is sup
phmented by ripe experience, the quality
of perfection is attained.
DR.. Garwood is not only highly esteemed
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JOHN IL. BENSON.
Civil Engineer and Land Agent with

A Civil Engineer and Land Agent With
an Immense Practice.
One of the most stalwart of our citizens Is
John A. Benson, whom everybody knows as
the clever and genial engineer and land
agent He has been a resident of San Fran
cisco for % years, has host of acquaint-
anees and legion of friends. Pleasant and
affable in demeanor, he is a man whom to
know is to like. These agreeable qualities
are backed by genuine ability. thorough
knowledge OF his business, sterling integ-
rity and untiring industry.
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COLONEL ISAAC TRUMBO.

Successful Miner, Capitalist and Pro-
gressive Citizen.
Among the leading fnanciers OF San
Francisco and certainly one of her most
popular citizens. is Colonel Isaac Trumbo.
Although but young man yet-scarceiy in
his prime-he has, by his keen perception,
courage and quick grasp. placed himself in
the fore rank of wealthy men on the Pa
cific Coast.
Colonel Trumbo was born at Genoa. Cali
fornia, near the Nevada State line, in 1853.
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ton was nothing daunitd, however. he
bought his partners interest. Subsequent
ly he interested in the business with him.
sell MIR. Sawyer OF Napa, and further sue
cess rewarded the energy Of the firm.
Again FIRE swept all away but the business
was speedily resumed. Mr. Anderton has
stuck to 1t through ali dscouragemcnts. dis
playing rare pluck. Only about two months
ago his establishment was for the third time
swept away by fire, the loss being very
great. He is making his arrangements to
build new and even better taunery, al
though he will probably select new site.
Mr.. AndertOn is Democrat, but is too
busy a man TO give time 10 politics beyond
the duty every good citizen owes. His
friends are legion, and well they should
be, tor his uniform courtesy toward all
makes and holds friends. He could have a
walkover for any public position be might
seek or accept
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JOSEPH PESCIA, MD.

Talented Physician and Popular Citi-
zen and Official.
DR.. Joseph Pescia, who served two terms
as Supervisor in the city and county of San
Francisco, elected as a Democrat, is one Of
the most highly respected and popular citi-
zens of this city. In the medical profession
he is the acknowledged peer of any, for the
reason that joined with natural aptitude
for his chosen profession he has had CON-
prehensive and thorough course of study
and training. both in the medical colleges
of San Francisco and Europe.