The herald., 1896-09-13

community and, for that matter, to the
city generally, as an upright and an
honorable man. He Is in every way
qualified to fill the position of assembly
man, and about his election there could
be no doubt. d
In the Seventy-fifth assembly district
George Retzer is thus far the only can
didate spoken of. Mr. Retzer resides
in the Second ward and has large ac-
Quaintance in the district. He would
make good assemblyman.
THE SENATOR.
In the Thirty-seventh senatorial dis
trict it will take a good man to defeat
Robert N. Bulla, but the Democrats
have the material to select from to find
just exactly the man desired.
There Is John +. Humphreys, citizen
too well known in Los Angeles to need
and elogium at the hands of The Herald.
His integrity and ability are both of the
highest order. He is a man experienced
in public affairs, and the people would
make no mistake in sending him to the
state senate.
Gen. Johnstone Jones has also been
spoken of in connection with the sena-
torship, and what has been said of Mr..
Humphreys applies with equal force to
him.
1t is all important that the Democrats
secure the senatorship from the Thirty
seventh district. Two years from now
It will be necessary to re-elect the Hon.
stephen M. White to the United States
senate, and the senator from the Thirty
seventh district. elected this year, will
nave voice and vote in this matter. If
ne is a Democrat he can materially as
sist a true and tried public servant
Stephen M. White. If he is Republic
an he can do nothing for him.
POPULISTS' CANDIDATES.
The POpuliSts here in the CITY do not
seem to be fully posted as to just who
their nominees will be in the country
assembly districts, or as to who the
candidates are. 1t seems to be ! kind of
free-for- all race, in which the entries
are not yet listed.
IN the Seventy-second assembly dis
trlct e. q. Shaffer of Vernon and Mr..
oteele or Compton are the candidates
for supervisor in the Fourth district
Frof. w. c. Bowman has been spoken
The Populists have magnanimysly
uecided 70 nominate for superior Judge
a. silver Republican. The silver Repub-
means DO not ask this honor, and, on the
other hand, they have, as an organizn-
tion, declined it, However, If the Popu-
llsts see mt to place in nomination a sill
yer Republican upon their own RESPONSE
plIty, the gentleman upon whom that
honor Is conferred will undoubtedly ac-
cept it. In this connection Judge h H
mentioned. 'ee''
THE EJUDGSHIP.
For the other position on the judicial
tlcket, which has been assigned to the
Topuilsts, their are numerous names
mentioned. II. c. Dillon, ex-district at
torhey mas been strongly endorsed by
many leaders. Then there are I,oujs
Luckel. A. J. Utley and others.
for city Justices it is conceded that L.
>. Seamans and G. s. Bartholomew will
be selected. Both gentlemen have pre-
Viousiy served as justices and made very
satisfactory records.
Ihls is review Of the situation a 8 II
stands now. Everything looks ausnic-
ious and the results will be gratifying to
the taxpayers and citizens who desire
Sood county government economically
administered.
1t has been suggested by many Demo-
Gratis that 1t would be the part of wis
dom and good judgment to permit the
county central committee to select its
own officers after it has been elected
rather than to have the entire conven-
tlon eject chairman for the committee.
THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.
1t is urged that the county committee
select Its own chairman and it can then
designate some member for presiding
officer who will work in full harmony
with the body as whole. This is a mat
ter of considerable Importance and
should receive consideration,
Numerous Populists have been mem
toned for various offices over the coun-
ty, but they all unite in announcing that
II, by the fusion agreement the Offices
for which they have been suggested are
out or the race. ~ T'----''-'