The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-07

opposed TO him eX-Judges who did not let
the grass grow under their feet in the CEN
vass, but fought their young competitor to
the very last ditch. The following dis
patch from Executive Secretary j. NJ. Ely,
to friend Of Frick, shows the esteem in
which the Judge is held, and gives the
secret of his success:
In answer to your request will say that the
Governor has carefully examined every letter,
testimonial and pc tltiOn that has been sent TO
him and has considered every oral recommends
tion pertaining &c the appointment OF Judge
Henshaw's successor
There were in all ten applicants, and much
int ere ST has been manifested.
Many kind things were said as TO all, but the
Governor found that the Endorsement of Mr..
Frlck clearly demonstrated the fact that he
was, all things considered, unquestionably the
choice of majority OF your people, provided
those who ought to know have correctly in
formed him.
The fiattering concentrations from the Supe-
rior Judges OF your own county, before whom
he had practiced and who should know his fit
ness; that of the Mayor, the ex-Mayor, the en-
tire Board of Supervisors. large ajOTity OF
the county officials about sixty members of
the bar of Alameda County, some fifteen or
twenty members of the San francisco bar who
reside In Your county, over 200 bankers, mer-
chants and business men Of your county, many
OF the leading newspapers OF Alameda County,
together with positive Endorsements from prom
inent citizens in Oakland and vicinity, rendered
IL clear TO his nina that MT. FLICK would suit
a larger number OF your people than any Of
those mentioned.
Many OF the applicants can feel justly proud
of the Endorsement received.
The Governor has endeavOred to give all an
impartial hearing and an earnest consideration,
ana sincerely hopes that his selection will meet
the approval OF the people OF Alameda County.
The new Judge was born on farm near
Petaluma, Cal, about twenry-nine years
ago. He attended school just like ordinary
boys, and in due time became a student at
Hastings College in San Francisco, the
law department of the University of Cali
fornia. He was an exceptionally bright
student, and when bis class graduated he
was one of the commencement orators.
His recent candidacy was Endorsed by
Judge Slack, one of his old teachers.
While attending college he was also con-
nected with the Oakland office of Attorney
G. r. Williams.
For the past seven years, ever since his
graduation, he has practiced law in Oak
land and vicinity. Four years ago be was
appointed Assistant District Attorney by
George w. Reed, who was then District
Attorney. Two years later he was reap
pointed by Charles Z. Shook, who sue
ceeded Mr.. Reed.
Very naturally Judge Frick was very
happy last night. Scores Of his friends
and well-Vishers called upon him in his
apartments at the Hotel Melropole to offer
| their congratulations, and they all found
| him Just as modest as of y0re.
II will assume the duties of my Office on
Saturday" said he last night. Then, af ter
pause, he remarked. land / would like
now to say that | attribute my start In
| the legal profession TO the kindness OF
| George w. Reed"