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corporation known as the Enterprise mill
with d. A. Macdonald as manager.
Mr. Macdonald is noted for his generous
and kind treatment of his employees. In
deed, he is courteous to all with whom he
comes in social or business relations, and no
citizen In San Francisco numbers more sim
cere friends than he. Politically his allegi-
ance is with the Democratic party. In 1878
he was elected TO represent the Twelfth
Ward in the Board OF Supervisors. and so
satisfactory to the taxpayers were his Off
cial acts that in 1875 he was reelected.
In fraternal circles Mr.. Macdonald Is like
wise popular. He filled the office of chief
tain of the Caledonian Clup for seven wears.
For is years he was one of the most active
directors OF the Mechanics Institute Mr.
Macdonald is being prominently urged for
Sheriff at this time, and a stronger man
before the people could net be found.
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was born in that city in 1914, and after
several years attendance at the public
schools he graduated from the famous
Chauncey Hall. which had sent ont during
his career large number of famous alumni
Upon his arrival in this city Mr.. Spear
became attached to the auction and com
mission house of his uncle, Edward +.
Spear, which still continues its prosperous
career al 81 and 80 Sutter street, and is sur
passed in the magnitude Of its operations
by no similar house in the city. Mr.. Spear
is the ruling member of the firm, and to his
great business sagacity the high standing
which tenjoys in mercantile circles is almost
entirely due. Personally Mr.. Spear is most
charming gentleman. and evidences his
high qualities by invariable courtesy and
winning manners. Aside from business he
does not aim to distinguish himself in public
life, but as an enthusiastic Republican he al
ways deems it a duty as well as prlvile TO
contribute to the success of his party by his
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nently before the public as man to be
entrusted with the interests of the people.
Although Democrat in a Republican
county, he was chosen by a handsome
majority to a seat in the State Senate, and
during his term of Office he displayed the
same ability and honesty which had char
acteriZed him in private life. On the ex-
piration of his term he was commended by
the voters of both parties, and almost with
out opposition he was chosen twice as Mayor
OF San Jose. an office which he filed with
eminent satisfaction to his fellow-townsmen
He labored hard to introduce a number of
reforms, which were successfully carried out,
and while devoting his entire time to the
cares of the Office steadfastly refused to
accept one cent of salary. The latter he
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educated at the Santa Clara College His
father was pioneer of pioneers and
located In the Santa Clara Valley in
the early days when the town of
Santa Clara was still mission and San
Jose was az unpromisng village. The
elder Murphy was a Eardy pioneer and re-
markable alike for shrewd eommon-sense
and strict Integrity in all his dealings with
his felow-men. He acquired large tracts of
valuable land AMI at the time of his death
his estate was valued in the millions.
Thus B. ID. Murphy became very rich
man, but throughout all his life he has
cultivated the NEST simple habits and it has
been said of him that he has always ex-
pended more of his income in charity than
he has in gratifying his own tastes.
While still a young man Mr.. Murphy
went TO live in San Jose, where his affsble
manners and sound ability soon won for
him host OF friends ana placed him promi-
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matical attainments and mastery of details
assured his rapid promotion until he
finally became the travelling auditor
OF the road, position involving great re-
sponsibilities and arduous labor The ster-
ling qualities Mr.. Chamberlain displayed
while travelling auditor earned his fur iher
advancement to the important position of
examiner of national banks. where his sim
gularly methodical and rigid system has
been so eminently displayed He has been
prominently connected with various poiti-
cal clubs, and was unanimously chosen
president Of the Drigo and Union League
clubs on their formation. AS political or
ganizer Mr.. Chamberlain is noted, and he
always hgures as potent factor In the eoun-
ellis OF his party. In military matters the
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orment, growth and best interest, Of Cali

orment growth and best interests of Cali
fornla. lie was born in the State of Mis-
souri, IN 1899, Of good old Kentucky stock.
While still mere youth Mr.. James emf
grated 10 California, and following the drift
oil all pioneers. went TO the mines. Subse-
quently, he entered upon a more congenial
occupation by engaging in fine stock breed
ing. lie was one of the first men in this
State TO Import blooded stock from the
Mississippi Valley. He has prospered uni
formiy. and is to-day one Of our wealthiest
citizens. He has long been the head of the
wholesale butcher firm of j. g. James SS
Co, In South San Francisco. In the county
of Fresno Mr. James own a tract Of 1000
acres of land.
Mr. James has always been a lead
ing spirit in the Democratic party. and
has n!led positions on the Board of
Supervisors aud Board of Education in
this city. His record has always been an
honorable one. MIR. James has been urged
10 enter the contest for Governor, and is
to-day considered one of the most availa-
bic candidates
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and one child he enjoys one Of the most en-
yiable eXistences that can be conceived,
Mr.. Spears ambition is not toward public
life. BE is willing at all times to serve the
party of his choice, but the publicity and
turmoil OF political career has no charms
for him. and he has never sought office at
the expense OF his business and domestic
peace. He is a member If the /. O. O. F.,
and is director and honorary secretary Of
the Union League Club He believes in the
future Of San Francisco, and that the un-
rivaled position which the city holds Is yet
hound to advanre it to a high degree of
prosperity and population He is large
real estate owner ard interested in several
profitable enterprises. Mr.. Spears busi-
ness abilities and social qualities are ac-
knowledged by numberleSs friends, who
predict, with confidence. bis political ad-
vance, and that he will yet enjoy some of
the highest Offices which it is in the power of
the Republican party TO hestOw.
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WILLIAM III. CHAMBERLAIN.

Distinguished Native Son and a Potent
Political Organizer.
William II. Chamberlain. who is so we'll
known as the examiner for national banks
for California. Nevada, Utah and Colorado,
to which important position he was ap-
pointed by President Harrison in the early
part of his administration, is a native of
California, being born in Tuolumne County
in 1885. His father was jurist OF wide
reputation, and his mother was noted for
her strength of mind and her remarkable
qualities. He became a citizen of San
Francisco at the age of L years, and has
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personal irfluence and by liberal contribu-
tions. At the last national convention OF
the Republican party at Minneapolis MIR.
Spear was delegate, and was chosen
to that distinguished Office on account
of the high position he holds as a
representative Californian and as public
spirited citizen. Mr. Spears career has been
most happily prosperous. His business has
always yielded large income. and this
carefully and iudiciously invested has made
him. even at his comparatively early age, a
person of large income and independent
means. he lives in home which includes
every possible comfort which means and a
cultivated taste eau acquire. and with wife
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famous Hill-Sharon divorce case. During
his second term on the bench Judge SaiiI-
van resigned to devote himself TO practice,
bis legal business amounting to upward of
$4,000 year. AS member of the Board
OF Education he did much good work.
Judge Sullivan was educated at the Santa
Clara and ST. Ignatius colleges. He is a
man of high moral character, and devotes
himself Zeaiously to the interests of his
church and her institutions. He is espe-
cially prominent in the order of the Young
Mems Institute, having been unanimously
elected grand president thereof. In politics
Judge Sullivan is Democrat. and he has
been one of the most active spirits in the
controlling wing of the party known as
the Reorganized Democracy, whose mission
is to stamp out "bossism" and render poll
ties clean by placing clean men in positions
of public trust
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district was largely Democratic He made
an active personal canvass. and it is gen.
orally conceded that he would have been
elected had the campaign lasted another
week. In the mining counties, especially,
he developed remarkable strength at the
polls, ana hundreds of old-line Democrats
voted for him in spite of the fact that he
had always been regarded as an extreme
partisan. They knew Dan Cole, and knew.
too. that he was man to be trusted. There
was not a responsibility which he had ac-
cepted which he hadalot borne with credit,
and they knew that any Office to which he
would be elected would be filled with in
dustry. probity and ability.
1t may be said Of Dir, Cole that he is one
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through legitimate business avenues and
sound investments aEd not as "wrecker"
His business interests ara both varied and
extensive, and he is now president of
railroad. vice-president of three banks and
owner Of much valuable real estate.
Mir. Bryson was born in Lancaster County,
Pa, liz 1919. When only 10 years of age
be was apprentced to the cabinet-making
trade, " hich he mastered and subsequently
in that business for over 20 years. In 1856 he
was very successful In the lumber business
in the State of Iowa. and by virtue of native
shreIdness and the courage to back his
judgment with his coin be has continued to
prosper uniformly. At his home in Los
Angeles he Is exceptionally popular, and the
elegant Bryson- Bonebrake block is one of
the monuments that will long commemorate
bis name.
MT. Bryson is a Democrat, and in 1888
was elected Mayor of Los Angeles. At the
State Democratic convention held in Fresno
recently he was chosen as the alternate
delegate to the national convention at Chi
cago.
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alternated between this city and Oakland
since he came 10 grow TO maturity. Ha
graduated with honor at the University OF
California, and afterward became tie e 4 :
tor and proprietor OF the Oakland d lily
Transcript, which he conducted for several
years with conspicuous success only III
health compelled his retirement, when he
assumed tie prineiDalship of the San Lean
dro School, which ne held for upward of
two years, resigning TO accept resaon sible
position with the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company. In this connection his mathe-
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all plans for the Advancement and improve
ment OF bis portion of the city ne can
always be found taking an active and use
fuI part. His charitable nature is too we'll
known TO need comment.
Mr.. Wards politics Is of the good old
fashioned Democratic kind, and his party
always finds him stanch adherent no
matter what troubles arise. Then too, his
shrewd political Judgment is always OF
value, and on more than one occasion has
he been called in and by his sound advice
aided the party at a critical juncture. He
Is looket unon, in fact, as one Of The lead
ers in his district, and his friends have been
urging him to accept a nomination for the
State Senate. No decision has yet peen
reached, but IL IS safe to say that if Mr..
Ward should make the race he would win
with ease
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JOHN j. DWYER.
A Talented and Thoroughly Patriotic
Native Son.

"A Talented and Thoroughly Patriotic
Native Son.
In recounting the political distinctions OF
men John J. Dwyer is entitled to more than
passing notice. lie Is at once patriotic and
unseifsh; he is empbatically of the kind
who are always willing to sacrifice time and
money to aid in the promotion of any cause
they deem Just.
Mr.. Dwyer was born in San Francisco in
1861. Al tier graduating from the public
schools he entered the State University.
from which he graduated in 1882. He then
entered the Hastings College of Law and in
1885 graduated from that Institution. He is
particularly brilliant young gentleman,
and has distinguished himself not only as
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a1terward took normal training to prepare
MIN Tor teaching. In 1853 he came to Cali
fornia. and spent few months in the
mines, whence he located in San Francisco
and was appointed principal of the Rincon
School.
In 1862 ne was elected State Superintend-
ent OF fublic Instruction by the "Union
part" Tor the short term 9f one year. Upon
the expiration of the term be was reelected
for four years. At the expiration of the
second term he was elected principal of tile
DeDmaB Grammar School in this citv' and
in 1870 he resigned that position to become
Deputy City Superintendent under Superin-
teDdeDt Widber, where he remained for
three years. In 1876 he was elected princi-
pal Of the Girls High School, continuing as
such until 1889. aud in 1890 he was elected
on the Republican ticket City Superintend-
ent oi Schools for term of four years
He was the first TO oppose the old aud
unjust rule of Issuing "one-year certificates"
and electing teachers annually. Mr. SWEET
is also distinguished as an author. and par
ticularly has his Methods of Teaching"
had a wide circulation.
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HON. j. F. SULLIVAN.

Distinguished as Jurist, Lawyer and
Citizen.
There is no citizen in San Francisco that
Is held in higher esteem than Hon. Jere-
miah +. Sullivan. During the two terms he
was elected to serve as Superior Judge of
this city he won the respect and confidence
OF all classes by reason of his rare judi
cial acumen and high order of probity. He
tried many important cases. notably the
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JOSEPH s. SPEAR JR.
A Prosperous Citizen aud Populs,

1t is the lot Of but few business houses to
boast OF long career which has not been
Interrupted by the common vicissitudes OF
mercantile life, and it is the happy expe-
rience of the subject of this monograph
that he can recount an experience which
has been prosperous and lucrative from the
start. Joseph S. Spear Jr. came to this
coast almost 80 years ago from Boston, the
seat of culture and advanced ideas. He
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HON. II. ID. MURPHY.
A Man Whose Entire Life Has Been
Above Reproach.

Above Reproach.
In all the regions Of the great and popu-
lOus Santa Clara Valley there is no more
popular man among the members of either
of the great political parties than the Hon.
Bernard ID. Murphy. Nor is his popularity
political alone. In private life he has host
of friends who have known him from earlI-
est boyhood. and among all with whom he
has been associated there is not to be found
one who does not hold him in the highest
esteem. Born in Quebec 81 years ago. he
eaue to California when child and was
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HON. JEREMIAH LYNCH.
/" The scourge OF Omcial Rascals Is Hi
Reputation.

" The ScOurge OF Onicial Rascais Is his
Reputation.
In these degenerate days. when Official
rascality has been so rampant, 1T is hope
lifting blessing for any community to have
men Of Hon. Jere Lynch's stamp. HIS
name is the synonym of purity and patriot
ism in politics. Mr.. Lynch is native
of Massachusetts. and came with his
parents TO this State in 1858. and To-
eating in Siskiyou County. In order to
secure better educational advantages the
son made his home in Shasta County with
his uncle the late well-known banker,
Daniel Caliaghsn, and afterward completed
his education In this city.
In 1874 Mr.. Lynch entered the San Fran
cisco Stock Exchange. He accumulated
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subject OF this sketch is very distinguished
lie has been successively major of the Uni
versty Cadet Battalion, captain of the IA
nous q company. Second Regiment, and
lieutenani-colonel and division Inspector on
the staff OF General Barnes most enthu-
siastle member OF the organization of Native
Som, Mr.. Chamheflai has lab0red hard for
It's Interests, and has occupied several high
offices in connection with the society. So
cialiy he Is extremely popular, and enjoys
The confidence and respect of hosts of
friends.
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COLONEL THEoDoRE C. mARoEAU.
a Photographer who Has Raised the

a Photographer who Has Raised the
Standard IN Photographic Art.
Oar Eastern friends who have been for
years accustomed to the congepial task of
critjcizing art culture and appreciation in
California would be silenced forever if
they could be prevailed uron TO inspect
the beautiful studio Of Colonel Theodore
c: Marceau. The spirit OF devotion to the
tTuest and highest form of art is apparent
to the visitor as he stands upon the thresh-
old. Symphonies in color aud arrangement.
sepia pictures that are penciled poems, har-
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HON. NJ. ID. HYDE.

CalIfornia's Conceded Leading Land
Lawyer.
The name OF NJ. d. hyde suggests his
profession even to the comparative stranger
within our State, for he is Calfornia's lead
ing land lawyer. being member of the
firm Of Hyde & Hyde. which succeeded the
old and wellknown firm OF Mullan g. Hyde
Mr. Hyde was born at Jamaica, West Indies.
ia 1849, but has lived in the United States
from his boyhood and was educated at the
United States Naval Academy. He came to
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this State in 1868. Although but a youth
when the war broke out he enlisted on the
Union side and served his time honoraby.
When he received his discharge from the
chiefly followed his Anfession since Land
law has been his specially and his success
has been conspicuous. Mr. Hyde is one of
the most logical debaters and foTcible speak
ers in the State, and has contributed much
good work as a Republican campaign orator
He was elected on the Republican ticket to
represent Alameda County in the Twenty
seventh and Twenty eighth Assemblies.
Personally he is a most pleasant gentleman,
one OF the kind men like to vote for. His legal
business Is entirely too valuable to justify
negleeting Ii to accept official position, bato
account OF personal popularity and recog-
nlzed ability 1t is doubtful il he will be per-
mltted 10 escape some fitting nomination.
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CHARLES A. GARTER.

United States District Attorney and Re-
publican Orator.
The appointment by President Harrison
of Charles A. Garter to the high Office of
United States Attorney for this district was
an honor justly bestowed upon gentleman
or fine legal attainments. Mr.. Garter has
long been one of the leading Republicans in
the interior OF the State, and as political
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JEFFERSON G. JAMES.

Successful Business Man and Probable
Future Governor.
The name of Jefferson G.. James is q
familiar and popular one in this State. Pos
sibly no man in the State has made more
warm friends than he. Mr. James has been
one OF the builders of the State, his fortunes
being cast here In the pioneer days. He
has ever identified himself with the devc.-
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debater and orator he has few peers. After
his admission to the bar he first praetced in
Shasta County, and subsequently for II
years at Red Bluff. Tehama County. where
he was associated for 10 years with General
ChipmaD. As a lawyer he has always held
high rank. and it was In recognition of bis
superior talents that he received his present
important appointment, which came to him
without solicitation on his part. 1t is the
first and only Office Mr.. Garter has held.
Several years ago he carried the Republican
banner as the nominee for Congress in his
district. He made an excellent run, but the
district was Overwhelmingly Democratic.
and he knew when he accepted the nomina-
ton is WAS but TO lead forlorn hope for
his partY's sake.
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His education was received here and fol-
lowing the bent OF his desire he graduated
as a surveyor and civil engineer. When
school days were over he accepted posi-
tion in the office of George &. Potter, then
City Surveyor. In 1885 he was himself
elected City aud County Surveyor. AT the
last election he was again chosen to fill the
Office be now occupies with honor and
credit to himself and satisfaction to the
people of San Francisco irrespective of
party.
personal popularity, his eminence in his
profession and the nen-pariisaB character
of the office he holds go to insure his in
cunt mDeney for many terms TO follow.
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GENERAL JOHN III. DICKINSON.
Successful Career of strfkingIy Pom
uiar Man,

The career OF Brigadier-G General John Il.
Dickinson is one that every Californian
takes profound and gratifying pride in
contemplating Coming TO this country at
an early age he is identified with the prog
ress OF the State, and is regarded as essen
tlaliy California product. General Dick
inson accompanied his father to this coast
In the early sos, and lived for time on
But farm life was not attractive and as
soon as circumstances admitted he left the
paternal roof and came to California. He
first publicly appears as the military in
structor at st. Augustine College, Beniea,
wnere ne also added 10 the groundwork of
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leges In this city and his legal studies were
pursued under the tuition OF John M. Bur-
nett He was admitted to the bar In 1877
and from the outset his practice has steadily
grown larger and his fame extended. AS
attorney for the executors of the late j.
Mervyn Donahue's estate, involving sew
eral millions of dollars. he has displayed
rare ability and proved of great value The
estate was in quite chaotic condition when
Colonel Donahue died, and many lawsuits,
Involving large amounts of money. have re-
suited. Although the best legal talent has
been arrayed against Mr. Hanlon he has,
single-banded. been uniformly victorious,
thus saving to the estate tens Of thousands
OF dollars.
Mr. Hanlon Is a Democrat. but he prefers
batting Tor principles to struggling for
Once. de has been prominently connected
with the National Guard, and was major Of
the Second Brigade, He was also colonel
on the STATS OF Governor Stoneman and the
late Governor Bartlett.
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Norcross suit. wherein Judge Hebbard
awarded one million dollars damages to
plaintiffs, which is high commitment and
an endorsements by the court of Mr.. Groom's
integrity and ability.
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NJ. j. WARD.
A succsssful Business Man Who Would
NJ Malxa a Good Sanatnr.

Make Good Senator.
Among the residents Of the First Ward
none is better or moro favorably known
than NJ. j. Ward, who Is one of the proprie-
tors of the International Hotel. His sue
cess in business has attracted the attention
Of the community, and his hearty good fell
lowship has made him a host of friends. In
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CHARLES S. TILToN.

City Surveyor and Most Popular Man
and % fficial.
1t Is not mere idle employment OF words
to say that Charles S. Tilton Is as popular
as any citizen of San Francisco. He is GER
tainly deservedy so by reason of his ever
genial disposition.
Mr.. Tilton was born at Lowell, Mass, but
his parents came to San Francisco in 1852
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DANIEL j. GORDON.
A Popular Young Democrat and Proba-
BILE County Clerk.

ble County Clerk.
The policy of all political parties In
selecting the names Of those who are TO
constitute their respective tickets IS to OBJ
tain the greatest aggregation OF strong tim
Der available. Indeed, one popular man on
ticket often Is the means of securing the
election OF other candidates less widely and
papuaily known.
Daniel j. Gordon. the present chief clerk
OF tie justices Court. is well entitled to be
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PROFESSOR JOHN SWEET.
Popular Ofaciai, Pioneer Teacher and
Instructive Author.

InstructlFe Author.
The name Of John SWEET, literally speak
ing. Is household word in San Francisco.
For nearly 40 years past ne has been con-
nected with our Iublic schools, and many
who are parents to-day recall their child
hood days when John SWEET was principal
of the school they attended. Mr.. SWEET
was born in Pttsfield. N. H.. in 1880. He
graduated from Pembroke Academy. and