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GEORGE HENRY CABANISS.
A Lawyer Whose High Position Is
Well Known.

George Henry Cabaniss, at present Prose-
cutting Attorney of Police Court 3. is native
Californian and a fine example OF the class of
Young men indigenous to our State. Born at
Yreka. Ssliyou County in 1861, Ihe son of the
wel-known physician, DR.. Thomas T. Cabaniss,
who emgrared 10 the State in 1S49 from Vir-
einia. and Ellen Gray Cabaniss, a daughter of
C0lnnel Thomas Gray OF st. Louis, he naturally
inhertts those sterling and substantial qualities
OF character which were The natural possession
OF the adventurous pioneer.
The career of Mr.. Cabaniss indicates the self
reliance and push VIII ch are in an eminent de-
gree his peculiar characteristics. The son OF
educated parents. his frso instinct was the at
taiumeDt Of an education. All the facilities
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that were provided by his native community
were exhausted. and a transfer 10 ST. Josenl's
College in humboldt County was the next step.
Al ibis college MIR. CabaniSs studied Ia aboriouSly
for several years, ana emerged with his knowl-
edge OF lie exact sciences and polite literature
very greatly Increased. During his stay at col
lege MI. CabanisS exercised bis peculiar gifts
and wdened his knowledge OF human nature
ana affairs by the exercise OF journalism; a
school of experience which connot be sur
passed II one desires a thorough acquaintance
with the motives and events which cOutrO
public opinion
In 1881 Mr. Cabaniss came TO this city for
the express purpose OF studying for that pro-
fesSioD TO which years before he lad deter
mined 10 devote himself After the usual
three years course AT the college lie graduated
IN 1884, having acquired as student repuia-
ton for tho oughnesS and application In his
studies which, on his graduation. won fatter-
ing acknowledgment from the professors.
Ii Is tn be remarked as Il peculiar trait Of
Mr. Cabaniss that the whole expense al end
Ing his course IN Hastings Law College was de-
frayed by his own efforts. All OF the time
spent in acquiring bis legal education was in
dependent of those clerical duties by which he
by his own unaided Efforts sustained himself
during his legal studies. He was acting clerk
for IN firm of Taylor s. Haight, aud also for
Daniel III us, leading legal lights whose fame
as ornam nts nf the bar Is far from being ex-
hausted even now.
In January. 1885, Mr.. Cabaniss began prac-
tlce on his own account, aid in order TO gain
experience In criminal procedure, accepted the
position of Assistant Prosecuting ATTORNEY of
the Police Court TO fill an unexpii ed term TINS
position he filled with acceptance for nine
months, when he resumed The practice lie had
abandoned at The time OF his appointment.
During all Of this time he had bren a persistent
student. He recognized that 10 become great
IN bis profession man must have a genius for
work. During this time MIR. Cabaniss devoted
himself almost exclusively TO civil practice, for
which he has aimed especially to qualify him
self, AID In this branch OF lle legal profession
he has greatly commended himself to his
cllents by tie persistence and success with
wbich lie has conducted their interests.
Unexpectedly TO himself he was offered by
The Board OF Supervisors the position OF Prose
cutting Attorney of Police Court and entered
upon hat Office on The 1st OF January Of this
year. In this responsible position he has al
r. ady shown those sterling qualities which as
sure his future success. Between himself and
Judge Joachmsen, who is acknowledged to be
as fine a lawyer as he il a gentleman, the ut
most c0rdlaliIy exists. This is the result of the
mutual respect which Is entertained by EACH
MIR. Cabaniss Is ambitions TO rank at the ton
OF Ihe profession. His preference is for civil
rather than for criminal practice, but he recog-
niZes the importance of wide knowledur In
each branch His past application and deter
mined persistence indicate high place in the
future.
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Bert. A product OF our own State, graduate
Of native institutions, he is a living example of
what strong determination combined with su-
perior advantages. both mental and physical
can accomplish when an absorbing ambition to
reach the top round of the ladder is an lndvd-
ual characteristic.
After years spent in acquiring the ground
work of general aud legal education. lie was
admitted 10 practice i'll the Supreme Court of
the State in 1877. He then became an associ-
ate with Gunnison & Booth, a legal firm of
established repu alton, with whom he remained
Tor several years. Afterward he Joined with
Judge A. c. Adams, with whom his successful
career was even more than emphasized.
About two years ago lie became a partner of
Hon. j. n. Z. Wilson. and the firm of Wilson
& Bert has become a legal firm which Is re-
nowned as a successful aud high-minded con-
cern of the finest at1ainments. Devoted 10 his
legal business. Mr.. Best refers the conflicts OF
The bar rather than the fleeing excitement of
The arena OF rOlilics. Only once has h. Welded
TO lie opportunities of friends and solicited the
suffrages of his fellow citizens. AT That time
he was elected 70 thr General Assembly from
The Forty NTH District, and received the great
est majority ever recorded in that district. AS
a native son lie has been honored with high
positions of confidence in tnat organization.
Mr.. Best's career has been a most enviable
one, and impartial friends confidently predict
still higher honors In store for him.
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CHARLES A. GARTER.
The Busy Occupations of a High
Official,

The United States District Attorney Of the
Northern District OF California holds an office
that is no siuecure. The whole litigation OF
an extended and populous territory is In his
charge, and in the variety of the questions
which are subject to his decisions and judg-
ment anG their Importance to The welfare OF the
people of this district. ii is only justice to the
incumbent OF the office TO STATE that the best
efforts of one possessing only the first order Of
legal minds could properly administer the COM
pick ana muitiarious duties of the position. It
must nos be forgotten. also. that in The trial
and adjudication OF offenses against the United
States that the District Attorney must cope
only with The most distinguished and able
counsel, and this affords an addition reason
OF cOmmendatlon fNr Mr.. Garter, who has more
than ful1ffca the nigh expectations which were
raised when President Harrison appointed him
TO the office.
The litigation which Mr.. Garter found await
ing MIN on his induction into office was of the
most important character. Cases that had mo-
nopolized the attention OF the courts for years,
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ingtou, In which position he acquired great
honor; and subsequently he returned to this
city 10 enter upon that splendid pI ofessional
career which has continued ever since with un-
abated and unvarying success.
The secret of Judge Darwn's success lies
rot only in his profound knowledge of the law
Dut in the indetatigabe Industry with which he
labOrs on his cases. No detail, however slight
ESCAPES his notice, and no advantage in favor
of his eli ut ever ESCAPES his marvellous mental
grasp. In legal arguments no great lawyer is
listened To with more attan ion Than is Judge
Darwin. Every juriS on the bench knows that
II tn re is hidden meaning in law ar a new
in erpTetatIun of its features, Jadge Darwin
is sure To discover it and 10 elucld te Il so
clearly as 10 almost compel conviction, Ii
is Superfluous to speak OF Judge Darwin'S
Standing az a citizen or Of the esteem and af-
fectIonate regard with which b is held by the
younger members OF the bar. These last look
upOn him as their natural leader, and numbers
OF them have occasion to revere him for MANY
aud unspoken acts Of kindness.
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Ruskin for Poet.Laurea,e.

The only indication of approaching senIlty
that MIR. Gladstone has yet given, says the
Crltlc' IS 10 De tound I'D DIS Offering the poet
laurea eship to Mr.. Ruskin. The post has
been held by many a man who would hardly be
accounted a poet to-day. but never before has
IL been given To one who wanted the accomplish
ment OF verse. Mr.. Ruskin writes the most
beautiful English prose that the present CEN
fury has produced. Ii there were a laurr ateship
for prose writers his claim 10 the bays would
hardly BE- disputed. He has also written GER.
tain nun ber OF poems "a tact OF which the gen.
eral reading public Is probably ignoranil and
these productions. mostly dated from the
period OF his adolescence, afford the best proof
of his ineligibiIliy TO succeed Tennyson, Words
worth or even Southey In the poet-laureatesnip.
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GULIELMo'S "CORBETT."

Victor Gulielmo's statue of Corbeit Is piece
of sculpture that has attracted no little atten-
tlon. 1t was nodded in clay during the present
year by Mr.. Gullelmo, who, wishing to hit
upon some popular and striking figure to dis
play his art, chose that OF the world.famous
champion pugillst.
The hghfer Is represented as standing In an
attitude of defense with watcniul eve and
trained muscle. feature of the work which
makes 10 especially creditabe to the sculptor is
The facl that lie did the work entirely from
IDEAS gained from pictures and an examination
OF alhletes resembling the hero. The work
demonstrates thai the manhood OF California
o1ers The best of models TO the artist and his
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affairs which is inseparable from it. 1t Is a
business of immense detail and embraces a
scope which the average inventor seldom com
prehendS, but which is an absolute necessity if
the full benefit OF an Idea is To be secured.
For all these varied technical requirements
Mr.. Boone is thoroughly equpned. For twenty
five years he has given the subject the exclu-
sive attention of a naturally mechanical mind
devoted 10 one absorbing subject. A fighter
by instinct he served crediably in the ale
war and rose by his merits from the ranks to
the position of a commissioned officer. A
member of the Grand Army OF the Republic
he has been deyoied 10 its cause, and none in
that order has a larger circle of friends than
himself. Eected TO the State Senate he dis
tinguisbed himself there by his unseltsh efforts
10 serve the PEOPLE. Higher political honOrs
have been offered him but rejected. Mr.. Boone
preferring to devOt all Of his talents and lime
10 the profession which he so greatly adOrnS
and for which by natural inclination he is so
highly fitted.
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tanned its present powerful status. was weak
and prosecuted. Cases brought out of malice
or spit against a class of people 10th TO defend
themselves from insult or abuse by force of
arms were common in the early days of the or
ganization. and attorneys heSitated 10 defend
them for fear of riGicule from their associates
until Judge Campbell appeared as their at
torney and by the courage of his convictions
and legal acumen compelled respect for the
rights of even the Salvation Army.
individually the success or the army and lis
freedom from persecution is due i'll large de-
gree 10 Judge Campbell. In recognition of
Judge CamnbelPs fitness for judicial position
the Board of Supervisors about three years ago
appointed HIM Justice of The Peace to succeed
Judge Wood. The appointment proved sue
cess III the highest degree, and the Judge en-
hanced his fine reputation by the trmness Of
his decisions and the knowledge of the law
which be displayed. In the campaign of last
yedr Judge Campbell was candidate for his
present office, and was one of three Republi-
cans who were elected-a triumph, indeed.
In his new position he has shown courage
and caracity that lead 10 predictions of higher
Judicial honors In the not distant future.
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DORM & DORM.
Eminent Attorneys of Large Prac-
fice

The fact that an attorney or firm of attor-
neys occupies large position 10 public aiten-
tion Is not always a convincing proof OF their
standing in the professional world, or of their
capacity for handling cases of magnitude re-
qulring high qualities OF legal knowledge and
Ihe most skillful management. An extended
reputation for high legal abilities, especially
when attained by successful management of
cases, is sometimes a result that is deserved
and following as natural conclusion.
OF this sort Is the firm OF Dorm & Dorm, the
brother attorneys, who are known far beyond
The limits of this State. and who in this COM
munity, by reason of the Importance of the
interests in which they have been engaged, and
the marked ability which they have displayed
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in the management OF their cases are conceded
TO be worthy OF the highest reputation in their
profession and OF the immense prestige which
they enjoy. NJ. A. aud ID. S. Dorm are products
OF the educational institutions OF our own
Slate. Both are graduates of the State Uni
versity and both acquired the rudiments of the
legal profession IN ms city aud entered upon
Its p actice I'D our own courts. Thus, especially
are they Identified with this community, and
their successful career has been watched with
pride by those whose faith in the development
OF the highest faculties can be attained here
quite as well as in older institutions Of The
boastfu East. Messrs. Dorm do not coniiDe
themselves TO one line Of practice.
In the Federal and State courts, In probate
and land matters. hey have iG each department
proved equally successful. As attorneys Of the
Pacific Bank Of this city hey have guarded the
delicate and Intricate interests of that nsiitu-
tlon with discretion and succ ss. The Peoples
Home Savings Bank OF this city has had no
famous Chemical National Bank of New York,
the greatest bank in the United States, intrusts
10 Dorm & Dorm the conduct OF their extended
interest on this coast.
The Farmers and Traders Bank of New
York, another of the great financial Institutions
OF the metropolis, also loon for the guidance of
this flrm in all matters OF coast interest in
which that bank is concerned, and even this
distinguished list does not exhaust that. both
from tile East and. West. which has retained
Dorm & DOinS services.
The important arrangements and complica-
tions.gfowlng out OF the pond issue OF The Con
solldated Los Angeles Electric and Cable Com
panlee, WHICH was the result OF some interest
Ing and startling sensations some months. ago,
is still fresh In the memory OF many financlers
OF This city, and formed most interesting chap
ter In the moneyed history Of this coast. The
litigation conn cied with the issue of these
bonds was necessarily very involved. and
only by the most astute and able management
were matters finally adjusted and the actual
state OF the bond issue adjudlcated.
Intricate questions had 10 be a pealed TO the
Supreme Court for a decision, but finally owing
10 the successful manipuIitons of tile Messrs.
Dorm all conflicting interests were equalZed
ana all rights preserved. This was a famous
case and so highly were the services OF the at
iorneys regarded by the management OF the
ROAD issuing the bonds that Dorm g. Dom
were solicited TO act as directors and they con.
sented 10 do so.
As hlrh rank as cnrnnratinn laRuars is re.
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ceived the B. A. degree on graduating In 1879
From Cape Girardean ne went TO philadelphia
aud for year pursued higher grade OF studies
at 81. Vlncents Seminary 10 the tel city.
removing to Albany. N Y, be entered the
ONCE OF DR.. James A. Boyd. pursuing his med
ical studies meanwhile at the Albany Medical
College. tn" idea of a medical career aban-
doned MIR. O'Keei1e left Albany for California,
arriving In this State in 1880, aud settled at
Bodie. and acquired valuable experience at
mining. In BOde his hrst experience in poll
tics was had, aud he was soon elected secretary
OF the Democratic Central Committee, and
served as such for Two years. and was one of
the delegates to the famous San Jose cOnven-
tion Which nominated Governor Sloneman. In
1882 Mr. O'Keeffe visited Arizona, and re-
manned for aboui one year in the principal
points of the Territory. Before this Arizona
visit. however, Mr.. OKeeIe had determined
upon the study of law. He therefore came 10
this city in 1884 and entered the office of Hon.
Patrick Reddy S student, at tn same time
pursuing his studies at the Hastings Law Col
iege, from which he graduated in 1883. Re-
naming with Mr.. Reddy for time he after
ward formed "A partnership win James +.
Smith, with Offices in the Phelan building, but
two years ago decided to branch out for him.
self ma opened his present offices al 325 Mont
gomery street
Nj. O'Keeffe's wide experience in affairs has
been of the highest value 10 him as an adVo-
cate. Industrious, conscientious and with
menlal abilities far beyond The average, his
success is sure.
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Gulielmo's "Corbett."

chisel The statue seems TO bring out every
feature In The makeup of Cor6eIG. especially
those Which have served 10 make him a model
In the athletic world, ana all bnt speaks.
victor tiulelmn, who has heretofore been
comparatively unknown IN America, came 10
San Francisco by invitation of Mr.. Happers-
berger to assist on the Lick groupings. He
WAS born in Munich thirty years ago and came
from an old Italian family famed for centuries
In the world of art. He studrd in his native
town ana spent two seasons in Rome where he
was sent by the university for exc ent work
In Munich. He has been in this city about one
year, ana Is so pleased with the field offered
him that he NAV remain.
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ment among those who know him well and
are conversant with his legal capacity
and judicial grasp. Coming to this city from
Portland. Dr. In 1887, in which city he was
rapidly attaining prominence and a competency,
but owing TO the iii health OF hi. wife was com
PEELED to seek more genial climate. he at once
entered upon successful practice and soon at
tracted an excellent ciieDtage gniDed by his al
most uniform success and the display OF legal
and forensic knowledge. A client with law or
justice on his side counted an acquittal as
foIe egoDe conclusion could he secure Judge
Campbell o defend him.
Among other cases which the Judge de-
Tended with unvarying success were those OF
the Salvation Army which, before 1t had al.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HART.
His Triumphant and Complete Vindi-
cation.

Acknowledgement w. IL a. Hart Is now IN
Washington engaged ln defending the States
inter st III important legislation brought for
adjudication before h august body, the Su-
preme Court OF the United States Those cele-
br ated cases in which the collection OF certain
railroad taxes are being contested. nd also of
the construction of the law rela ting TO The hang
Ing OF persons guilty of murder, have al
ready been argued, and al hough opposed by the
ports indicate that Att torney- General Hart has
come out OF 90 contests with The highest hon
ofs and ref cted credit upon the people whom
lie is most reputable and respected mem
Der.
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course be was admitted TO The bar. So highly
were MIR. Freer's abilities considered that
soon after his admission he was elected Dis
trict Attorney Of Ornville. and on the conclu-
sion OF his first term was again elected, even
though not OF the political complexion of the
dominant majority, he being one of only two
Democrats elected at that time. Mr. Freer
fully Justified the expectations OF his friends
aud distinguished himself on more thar
one occasion by his persistent and sue
cessiul norts TO convlci law-break-
ers and 10 downing powerful ard
hitherto successful combinations of offenders
against the statutes. He particularly distii-
eui-hed himself In the noied suit of the people
vs.. Rowe. and his a gument Oh that celebrated
trial is still spoken of as one OF the most pro
lonsed and mastery that was ever listened 10
at the Oroville bar.
But Mr. Freer desired a wider field for the
exercise of his Abilities and decided TO remove
TO San francisco, where his success has been
quite as great as his most sanguine expecta-
lions anticipated. He Is now located az II
Montgomery street, where, surrounded by "A
fine library. he finds clients seeking his advice
II all times and In increasing numbers. Mr..
Freer has time left TO devote to his fraternal
Affiliations. and in the Native Son orgtni ZatIon
he is highly regarded not only on account OF
bis agreeable personality, but for the sound
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sire to do justice to all. Prior to his election
as Judge lie served In the State Assembly and
emerged from that irving and conspicuous no.
sitlcn without suspicion al a sain and with
record for industry aud ability that had never
been exceeded.
Judge Magulre was born in Boston in 1853
and came TO California before lie had reached
the age OF yea. AT Watsonvie he gradu-
ated at the public schools and also az tbs
academy of Professor Joseph X. Falion aud
nftetward was apprenticed to the trade OF
biaeksmithing. at which he worked four long
and industrious. years. Afterward he taught
school Tor while and then inferred the law
office OF Cowdery & Preston In his
city and was admitted 10 practice by the SUI
preme Court In 1878. Such are the meresl out.
lines of Judge Maguire's career in California
III has always been marked by search for tile
truth aud desire for nothing but the TRUTH
This TRAIT has distinguished him In whatever
position lie has heen rlaced. His di sposiii lou Is
philanthropical and leads him To advocate The
cause OF what he deems to be oppressed. The
records OF his practice show how his eloquence
and voice have been raised In behalf of the weak
and down.troddeG. The cause of labor has al
ways fuund In him sincere and useful friend,
powerful as an advocate and wise in council.
Ihe cause OF single tax has found IA sincere
friend and convert In Judge Mcguire who las
defended The theory by nen and voice and con
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judgment and discrimination with which he
conducts his Investigations and arrives at his
decisions For the second time he has been
elected chairman OF the appeal and grievance
committee of the Grand Parlor. and In a recent
contest at the Mechanics Pavilion his popu-
larity was unequivocally shown by a successful
contest for The honor of being the most pop
ular Native Son.
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heilh thoroughly understands how TO blend
lhSse artistic essentials In mastery manne L
MS coloring Is never loud nor crude, even
~neh ne denicts gorgeous sunset effects. In
Inc oaks" although rich and effective. the
coIors are subdued. indeed they may almost be
sald TO give repOse To the eyes.
Inc picture is not only pleasant to look upon.
IL contains story. What that story is most
lovers OF art will consider II is well worth their
time 10 think and study over.
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JAMES q. MAGUIRE.
His Remarkable Career of Honor
and Usefulness

1t is difficult to speak OF the career
of Hon. danes g. Mcguire without an
expression OF enthusiasm. Elected 10 the
United States Congress at the last cleo
tion Judge Maguie added one mora
distinction to the long list of which he had been
the recipient by the free choice OF the people.
For six years he served as Judge OF the Su.
peTIor Court OF the city and distinguished HIM
self on the bench by his clear-headedness,
his perfect impartiality and by his evld ent de.
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LEWIS FREER.
A Career Encouraging to Young
ASpiraEtS.

The career of Lewis Freer, the lawyer. Is one
that presents decided features OF encourage
ment 10 any young asprant for clvi! or profes.
soDa honors. MIR. Freer was born In 1868 in
Oroyille and received In his native city ana San
Francisco all of those educational advantages
which The public schools In both localities
could furnish. All his early efforts pointed to
legal career which he had decided at an early
period to adopt, and after q thorough legal
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EUGENE F. BERT.
An Enviable Career, With Higher
honorS Yet to Come.

Among the younger generation OF native
Californians the career Of Eugene r. Bert Of
fers both an incentive aud encouragement. No
man of his age stands higher in the opinion of
the general public, who know him so well,
both socially and professionally, as does Mr.