The San Francisco call., 1896-06-06

the short time of it's existence outstripped
and outstepped any similar campaign or
ganization heretofore brought into exist
ence on the approach OF "a Presidential
campaign.
The originator of this Continental League
is, however, no novice in the way of rally
ing men tohis standard when the exigency
of the occasion seems to demand deter
mined and stubborn fight for the political
success of his party.
The creation of the league emanated
from the fertile brain of Frank D. Worth.
This, however, is not his first experience
in getting up gigantic political organiza-
tions. AS early as 1880, when quite young
In years and in party politics experience,
he ORGANIZED the Garfield and Arthur
League, which did SO much for the success
of the party at that time. Again in 1884
The Dandy Twelfth" another club that
was an honor to the Republican party and
credit to those who formed it. was the
creation of the same individual.
Four years later the Quinn Guard made
its appearance and for the time being did
valuable service for the party, but unfor-
tuna tely there were bad managers at the
head of affairs locally and the guard laid
up nc Iaurels to which its mbers could
Frank Worth; his organization was as
perfect as could be expected considering
the stormy political seas over which he
had to sail.
Not discouraged in the least he about
two months ago conceived the idea of the
continental League. With the spirit of
TO- as a motto, the infant giant was
launched on the political sea for 1896.
In this work he was not alone, however.
He had some of his old lieutenants to give
their counsel and advice. Among them
was Maurice L. Asher, who had done yeo-
mans service in the Republican ranks for
years as county committeeman, a mem
ber of the State Central Committee. dele
gate to all of the State and municipal con-
ventlons, a shrewd and careful organizer
himself, and, to boot, successful one.
The fact that he had rises from the ranks
of the party to the dignity of Supreme
Court licensed attorney would prove that
he was not content TO remain in the lower
rut of ward politician. Heis the secre-
tary of the Continental League, and, it is
needless to add, most efficient one.
The treasurer of the young club is the
well-known w. R. Jost Jr., better known
among his young com panions as BILLY"
DE, too, has had experience in the organ
izing field. He has been with Frank
Worth in some of the other organizations
already mentioned.
For the office of first vice. president new
material was found in the person of the
popular Colonel Will E. Fisher, of whom
no one has an ll.word to utter. "Will" is
a general favorite with "the boys" ele-
ment, as well as with the bankers and
merchants in the downtown section, and
when cards of admission are presented to
business men TO join the Continental
League, with Will E. Fishers name ap-
pearing thereon as vice. president, there
are no excuses heard or apologies made,
but a willingness is at once eyinced to en-
roll among the members.
Though modest and unassuming, Colonel
Fisher has made his political influence
felt in the past. He organized and COM
manded the Hayes Valley Guard, the Fell
ton Guard at the time that Mr.. FELTON, ran