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The herald., 1898-10-16
FRANK ]. COOPER
THE UNION NOMINEE FOR COUNTY
CLERK

ONlON NOMlNEE tOh COUNTY
CLERK
It Is conceded on all hands that the nom-
ination of this gentleman by the union
forces Is one Of the most fortunate that
could have been made. His personal ac
quaintance extends to every part of the
county, while his qualifications and fitness
for the office are acknowledged by persons
Of every shade of political faith
Mr.. Cooper is a native of Virginia City,
Nevada. and 80 years of age. His educa-
ton and business training have been first
class In every particular. At the age of
II years he left his native town and came
to California, settling at Sacramento, from
which place he came to Los Angeles six
teen years ago. He has been engaged in
clerical work throughout his business ca
reer. which. owing to reverses In his fam
lily. began at very early age, filling sew
eral different positions IN Los Angeles In
sm efficient and highly creditable manner.
September, 1882, he opened the first JAP
anese curio store in this city, on North
Main street, opposite the old Pico house.
After closing out the store he worked for
time IN the office of the city clerk of Los
Angeles as a deputy. He quit this office
to accept a position in the First National
bank of Los Angeles, where he worked
eight years. reaching the responsible DO
sition of note teller, which he filed with
credit and success. After leaving thc
bank he engaged for q time in the stoc,x
and bond business on his own hook. He
has been the head bookkeeper of tine Los
Angeles Daily Herald for nearly two wears.
He is out to win.
The herald., 1898-10-16
This Is the first time Mr.. Wood has ever
been before the people of Los Angeles for

This is the first time Mr.. Wood has ever
been before the people Of Los Angeles for
office.
At the Silver Republican convention he
attempted to decline the nomination, but
the members Of that body, knowing his
particular fitness and qualifications for the
office of county tax collector, would not
listen to his declination, and the Peoples
party and Democratic conventions also
unanimously nominated him, no one op-
posing him In any of the conventions for
that office.
In the war Of the rebellion Mr.. Wood was
with his father for two years in the Army
of the Potomac. While he was too young
to shoulder a musket, he did good work In
quenching the thirst of many wounded
soldiers on many battlefields.
In relation to the qualifications Of Mr..
Wood for the office of county tax collector
the duties Of which consist mostly In
handling large sums of money, he is emil
nently fitted, having had large experience
In that line.
We think O man possessing such high
qualifications and record should receive
the votes of all citizens who desire to see
the duties Of tax collector properly admin
istered.
Mr. Wood is at present engaged in the
furniture business at 40 South Broadway.
Before engaging in this business he had
a farm OF twenty ncres on Stanley avenue.
The herald., 1898-10-16
RIVERSIDE

supporting the candidacy OF DR.. FHtz-
Gerald almost to a man. He Is also receiv-
ing the support and encouragement Of
other persons aside from the union forces
in this canvass.
DR.. Fitz-Gerald 10 a native Of the state
Of Kentucky, but was brought up in Clay
and CMnton counties. Missouri. From the
latter named county he came to Los An
gelcs in 1883 and has resided here ever since.
In 1872 DR.. Fatz-Gerald graduated from
the st. Louis medical college. and soon
afterward began the practice Of his pro-
fession in Lathrop, Mo-. where he gained
a high reputation as q safe and skilful
physician and man Of probity and strict
honor. During his long residence at Lath-
rop. Mo-. he served on the city board Of
education and as president of the district
medical society, with headquarters at Kan
sas City. He has been a steadfxst and con-
s.stent member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South since he was 16 years Of age.
He is an ex-president and member of the
Los Angeles medical society and member
in good standing of the Southern Califcr-
MIA Medical association.
The herald., 1898-10-16
MILTON X. YOUNG
UNION NOMINEE FOR JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE OF LOS ANGELES
rOWNCIJTD

UNlON NOMlNEE FUN JO011CG Oc
THE PEACE OF LOS ANGELES
TOWNSHIP
This sterling young Jeffersonian Demo
chat is a native of Illinois. He went with
his parents, at the age of s years to Sc
dalia, Mo-, where he received his education.
He came to California thirteen years ago.
and has resided in Los Angeles nine years
of that time and four years In San Francis
co. where he studied law. He was admit
ted to practice before the supreme court
of California at San Francisco in 1892. and
subsequently opened q law office IN this
city, where he has ever since practiced his
profession. He enjoys a good superior
court practice and. in several appeal cases
to the supreme court where he was the at
torney he has always been sustained.
This gentleman, on accepting the late
nomination at Santa Monica, told the dele
gates to the Democratic body that the at
torneys of the Los Angeles bar knew of his
qualifications and standing as a law
yer, and requested his hearers to
inquire of them as to his fitness for the Of
flee to which he had just been nominated.
If the Republicans were favorable to him
as a good citizen and competent man for
the place, then in that case, to vote for him:
IL the replies were unfavorable, then to
vote against him. He desires now to reit
crate that declaration to all the people
and proposes to win or lose on that issue
The Herald believes he will win.
The herald., 1898-10-16
ALFRED r. STREET
UNION NOMINEE FOR COUNTY SUR
VEYOR

This gentleman was educated in the
common schools Of Fort Lee, New Jersey.
At 12 years Of age he was clerk in CO.
operative grocery store. Subsequently
for ten or more years he managed fruit
and general produce farm near Paterson,
N. ]. He began the study and practice of
his present profession under City Engineer
Williams, of Hackensack, N. ]. He after
ward practiced in Paterson and vicinity.
He also taught school in New Jersey for
two years, and in Massachusetts one year,
and in Colorado one year.
He was salesman and manager for n
stone quarrying and paving company one
season in Denver, Col, coming from the
latter place to Los Angeles in 1882 where
he has continuously resided and has been
constantly engaged in the practice of his
profession, being for six years of that time
a deputy in the city engineers office. He
was county surveyor in 1923. and did much
of the compiling and draughting of city and
county maps .up to 1885.
Mr.. Street Is qualified for the office of
county surveyor in a marked degree. He
is known far and wide as capable, indus
trious and honest man. He should, and
probably will, be elected by handsome
majority.
The herald., 1898-10-16
CHARLES FARWELL EDSON
UNION NOMINEE FOR SEVENTEEN
ASSEMBLYMAN

This gentleman Is one of the brightest
and jolliesit young men on the union ticket.
He is a farmer and fruit grower of Ante
lope valley In this county. and therefore
realizes the needs of the laboring and pro-
ducing masses.
Mr.. Edison was born in Chicago and edu-
Gated at Lake Forest university, Illinois.
After leaving college he spent ten years
on a stock ranch in Northern California.
Being called east by the severe Illness Of
his mother, he engaged in business with
the firm of Simeon, Farwell & Co. of Chi
oago, where he remained for two years. In
1890 he came to California and settled in
Antelope valley, where he still resides.
Being a nephew of ex-senator Chas. Far
we'll of Illinois and the son of a man who
always took deep interest in the affairs
of his country, our nominee very early in
life began the scrutiny of public men and
measures, and in consequence he is we'll
and thoroughly informed on economic ques-
tons and political economy.
He is a deliberate and forceful debater of
political issues and proposed to make 1t
very interesting for his opponent in this
campaign. He was a delegate to state
conventions in 1892 and 1894. Believing in
the principles of the Republican party and
feeling that the action of that party in 1896
failed to represent the true interests of the
American people, he was compelled to cast
his lot with the Silver Republicans.
Mr.. Edson's father was one of the first to
respond to his country's call for 75 900 vol
unteers in the late civil war
Young Edison has very large acquaint-
ance throughout the county and enjoys the
fullest confidence of a host of warm per-
sonal friends.
The herald., 1898-10-16
CHARLES o. MORGAN
UNION NOMINEE FOR CITY JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE

UNION NOMINEE FOR CITY JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE
Charles o. Morgan was born in Madison
county, New York, May 7, 1854 He received
his education In the district school and IN
Colgate academy and Madison university
at Hamilton, N. Y. graduating from the
university with the class Of 1877. He studied
law and was admktted to practice in all the
courts Of New York state in November, 1882.
He removed to Huron. Beadle county,
s. D.. In March, 1888. While In Huron Mr..
Morgan spent nearly eight years in public
life as follows: Being first appointed as
deputy register Of deeds and ex-offtcio
deputy county clerk. which position he oc-
cupied for about three and one-half years.
He was then appointed deputy county treas
urer Of the same county, which position he
held during one term Of the office At the
close of his term he was elected county
auditor Of the same county and held this
office for one term 1.-TWO years..
During all his official career in Huron,
Beadle county. he had the utmost conf
dence and respect Of the entire community.
In 1893 he moved to Los Angeles, where
he has since been engaged In the practice
Of law.
Mr.. Morgan Is well known In thfe city and
county, and his qualifications for the office
Of city Justice is beyond all question. He is
a man of unsullied private character, and,
although quiet and una ssuming, Of excellent
mental attainments.
The herald., 1898-10-16
WILLIAM MEAD
UNION NOMINEE FOR SEvENT
THIRD ASSEMBLYMAN

UNION NOMINEE FOR SEVENTY
THIRD ASSEMBLYMAN
William Mead, senior members of the in
surance firm of Mead & TAFT, director in
two local building and loan associations.
the Los Angeles and Borrowers Mutual,
also director In the Baker-Mead Ware
house company. recently incorporated
has been successful in all his business ven
lures.
His principal business since 1886 has been
real estate, having purchased and subdi-
vided several tracts in this city. During
the past eight years he has built and sold,
on the installment plan, over sixty houses
In the vicinity Of Macy street, in the Eighth
ward. All who have dealt with him as pur-
chasers or tenants are his friends.
He Is member of Tent No 2 of the Mac
cabees and of Court Los Angeles Foresters
Of America.
Born in Lewiston, ILL.,, in 1862, and edu-
Gated in the public school of that town. he
removed to Los Angeles in 1886. His home
Is on Pasadena avenue, in the First ward.
He has always taken an active interest in
politics; was member of the Democratic
city central committee for eight years, was
chairman of the Democratic city conven-
tion of 1884 that nominated Judge Ryan for
mayor. He was nominated in 1895 for the
assembly in the Seventy-thrd district by
the Democrats, Populists and Silver Re-
publ.cans and defeated George McCul-
Tough, the Republican nominee, by 666 ma
jority.
Among the bills he succeeded in 11awin g.
passed at Sacramento was one providing
for the sale of all franchises on the basis
Of percentage of the gross receipts to be
paid the city granting the franchise; an
other to protect the wages of laborers on
public works by requiring the contractor
to give bond for payment of the same.
He succeeded in getting constitutional
amendment through the assembly remitting
the poll tax to every man who votes at a
general election but it was defeated in the
senate He was among those who voted
to expel Clerk Duckworth for his action In
swelling the temporary roll of employees.
His reelection is generally conceded by
politicians OF all political parties.
The herald., 1898-10-16
CHARLES L. ENNIS
UNION NOMINEE FOR COUNTY ST
PERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

UNION NOMINEE FOR COUNTY SU-
PERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1t is agreed blythe associate nominees,
committeeman of the allied parties and the
rank and file of the union forces generally
that the nomination Of Prof. Ennis for
superhn Of the county schoot of
Los Angeles county Is one Of the best in the
long list of strong and popular candida tes.
BY long term in the Missouri state nor
NAL school at Kirksville, in that state. Mr..
Ennis specially prepared himself fer the
work Of the Office for which he has been
nominated.
He came to California in 1893 and has
ever since been engaged in public school
work He was for four years teacher in
the public schools OF Sutter and Colusa
cown ties, and for nine years teacher and
principal In the town schools Of Sonoma
county; was principal of the public schools
Of Anaheim, now Orange county. for three
years, and for six years a teacher and
principal IN the Los Angeles city schools.
Besides his experience as a teacher, Prof.
Ennis was member of the Colusa county
board Of education for two years, member
of the Sonoma board for six years and on
the Los Angeles county board for six
years.
The herald., 1898-10-16
JOSEPH l.. MURPHEY
UNION NOMINEE FOR DISTRICT AT
TORNEY

UNION NOMINEE FOR DISTRICT AT
TORNEY
One Of the happiest issues of the late
triple convention at Santa Monica was the
nomination Of Joseph L. Murphey, Esq.
for the very important office of district at
torney of Los Angeles county. The nom
ination not only came to Mr.. Murphey un-
sought, but as great surprise. Its fitness
and appropria ateness was at once acknowi-
edged in all parts of the county. HIS quail
ifications for the office are of high order
and is conceded by all parties He is in the
vigor and prime of manhood, a careful
painstaking and studious lawyer.
Mr.. Murphey is native of Pennsylvania,
where in the common schools. and later at
Alfred university IN Western New York, he
received his education. He studied law In
New York. and was admitted to the
bar in 1873. He pract.ced his profession for
a time in Atchison, Kan, and later in Col
orado. He came to Los Angeles In 1887 nd
entered into partnership with the late
Judge w. p. Wade. This association con-
tinued until Mr. Wade was elected to the
superior bench of Los Angeles county
Mr.. Murphey practiced his profession alone
after this until 1893, when he formed a Sec
ond partnership with Louis Gottschalk
which continued until June Of this year
He has never been a candidate for office
heretofore.
Last spring Mr.. Murphey took leading
part in the organization Of the Eighth
Regiment, California volunteer infantry, in
preparation for the war with Spain, and
was made It's lieutenant colonel The regi-
ment was never called into service. The
colonel Of this regiment was w. B. Shaut
and tho majors were James T. Thompson.
George N. Nolan, C. S. Gilbert, with E. j.
Vawter as adjutant. DR.. W. e. Reed was
the regimental surgeon, r. c. Shurtliff, as
ststant surgeon, and a few Of the captains
were o. ]. Varley, H. J. Stocker,
II. B. Hunt. F. p. Frost, Miles Anderson
M N. Levering and c. NJ Odell of Los
Angeles and P. F. Guinan Of San Diego.
The herald., 1898-10-16
w. B. SCARBOROUGH
UNION NOMINEE FOR PUBLIC AD-
MINISTRATOR

This popular nominee was born In
Louisiana in 1858. He moved to Brennan,
Texas in 1868, and lived there and in that
vicinity until 1872. He attended college
during part of that time near BRENNAN.
He moved to Waco, Texas, in 1872, and
lived there continuously until February,
1885, when he came to Los Angeles, residing
here ever since. He graduated with high
honors at the university situated at Waco,
in 1874 For two years thereafter he was
chief bookkeeper of one of the largest
mercantile establishments in Central Tex
as. and he then opened store of his own,
which he successfully conducted until 1881.
when, In connection with his father, he
purchased and conducted the two largest
hotels in Waco. in 1888 he attended the
trienntal ccnclave of knights Templar
held In San Francicso, and was SO favor
ably impressed with California that he re-
turned home, closed out his business as
soon as he could, and moved with his fam
lily to Los Angeles.
For about four years he was the Pacific
coast agent for the Diebold Safe and Lock
company, and during that time sold safes
and vaults all over this state and Arizona,
probably selling more than any one else in
the same leHStH Ot tline fOr tne past
eight years he has been in the insurance
business. representing the National Fire
Insurance company, Of Hartford, all the
time and other companies part of the time.
Ever since entering business life he has
always had charge Of and successfully
conducted extensive business. and handled
large interests, and his training has been
particularly in the line Of handling and
caring for property. and in the details of
clerical work in connection with hts busi-
ness.
The herald., 1898-10-16
FREMONT COBB
UNION NOMINEE FOR SUPERVISOR,
THIRD DISTRICT:

UNION NOMINEE FOR SUPERVISOR,
THIRD DISTRICT:
The subject Of this sketch Is SO we'll and
favorably known In this community that
an extended notice would seem unneces-
sary. A residence in Southern California
for nearly twenty years has given Mr..
Cobb an experience in business and social
life that fully qualities him to acceptably
fill the position of supervisor from the Third
supervisorial district, to which he was NOM
mated by acclamation by. the Santa Mon
lea conventions.
Fremont Cobb was born In Michigan, but
grew to manhood in Missouri, Iowa and
Kansas, completing his education at Fort
Scott For five years he was successful
merchant on Boyle Heights, and while
resident there ran as Democrat from that
Republican stronghold for the council, and
so great was his personal popularity that
he came within a few votes Of election.
About five years ago he removed to the Ca
huenga valley, where he has since followed
the avocation of farming.
Recognizing that the time was aus
picious for placing men In county positions
who would work for the best interests Of
the people, Mr.. Cobb was prevailed upon
TO allow his name to be used as a candidate
for the nomination of supervisor, with the
result that he proved to be the unanimous
choice of the convention.
Fremont Cobb Is emphatically a man Of
the people-gifted with fine executive abil-
ity, superior Judgment and experienced
business training. that has made him sue
cess In private life. He is in the vigor Of
Young manhood, and should be elected of
which now, there can be no question what
ever, he will make one of the most useful
supervisors that has ever filled the posi-
ton.
A great number OF Republicans in the
district, recognizing the gentleman's su-
perior qualities. have signified their inten-
ton of laying aside politics and casting ther
votes for him. Fremont Cobb's election
means great deal for the material inter-
ests Of Los Angeles county.
The herald., 1898-10-16
J, NoONAN PHILLIPS
UNION NOMINEE FOR THE STAT


J. Noonan Phillips. who, without any So
licitation on his part, was nominated by
the three reform parties of this county as
their candidate for senator from the
Thirty-sixth senatorial district, was born
In Stephenson county. Illinois, on October
G, 1S47, on a farm, where he spent the earlier
part of his life, attending district school
In the winter and working as frontier boys
were wont to do on the farm during the
balance of the year. Having finished the
common school at the age of II, he en-
tered the high school at Freeport, In his
native county, and by doing chores night
and morning at an uncle's. who resided
four miles outside the city, fitted himself
for an academic course, which later he
took at Mount Norris making his way
by teaching, as he did while reading law
with Judge Burrett, and Joslin and Wilcox
Of Elgin.
Judge Phillips" has been and is emil
nently a man Of the people, friend and
advocate of the poor and the toiler, In
whose behalf he Is constantly at work to ad-
vance their welfare and ameliorate their
condition.
He has never been a candidate for a
pubic office heretofore, though often urged
so to be; has never drawn a dollar of pub
lie money or betrayed a private trust. He
is absolutely fearless in advancing his con-
victions and the interests Of the masses.
AS a campaigner he1las few equals, holding
and entertaining his audiences as very few
orators can. He Is the dread Of the sub
stdized press and hated as well as feared
by the machine politicians. If elected, the
people Will have a champion in the senate
who viii promote and protect the interests
of the taxpayers. He has been resident
of the Pacific coast since 1883. He is IA
miliar with our needs and loyal to the peo-
ple's demands.
The herald., 1898-10-16
CAPT. J.. G. NEWTON
UNION NOMINEE FOR COUNTY
TREASURER

AENcAO AsGAe
"If you wish to stand by those who fought
to free you," said Orator Edwards to the
|colored voters at the wigwam. you will
have to vote this time for the fusion
ticket and for Captain Newton for treas
urer."
When Dewey and the gallant Grew under
Tarragut ran the batteries at Port Hudson
In 1863 and the future hero Of Manila won
his first laurels as he left the burning Miss
issippi a floating wreck, raked by Confed-
crate shells, young officer In the Union
cause, commanding Company A. One Hun
dred and Sixteenth New York volunteers,
advanced to the rifle pits to support Hol-
combs battery before Port Hudson. 1t
was Captain J. C. Newton, who Is now the
candidate for treasurer of Los Angeles
county on the fusion ticket.
He enlisted as a volunteer private on
August 9, 1862. and advanced in one year
to lieutenant. At Pleasant Hill he re-
ceived a gunshot wound in the right arm,
but refused to relinquish command Of his
company until the end of the engagement,
which was followed by his promotion as
captain.
Captain Newton was born In Erie county,
ways been Democrat. For twenty-seven
years he has been q farmer and horticul-
turist of Los Angeles county. His success
as a rancher Is shown by his long stand
Ing reputation as one Of the solid and SUBJ
stantial citizens Of this community.
In 1885 he was appointed by Governor
Stoneman as director of the Agricultural
Association Of Los Angeles county. For
twelve years he served the people of this
county in that capacity, being reappointed
by the governors, Republican and Demo-
cratic, from Stoneman to Markham. For
seven years he was chosen to act as presi-
dent Of this association which became dur
ing that time the most popular district
agricultural association in the state. His
unfiinching integrity and strict enforce
ment of fair dealing at Agricultural park
gave to the association of this county re-
spectability and substantial standing.
Captain Newton, during his twenty five
years. residence In this county. has never
been a candidate for election to any
public office. The office Of county treas
urer is peculiarly responsible one. No
man, except one of most unquestioned in
tegrity and tried moral standing. can hope
to successfully aspire to hold the custody
of the large public funds of this county.
Captain Newton has been tried; he meets
the test in fidelity and efficiency. He will
receive strong support from the country.
With record as a veteran of the Union
army. of which any man might be proud.
with stainless history as a trusted public
servant, with long standing reputation in
Los Angeles county as a sterling citizen,
Captain Newton will draw largely from
the strength of all parties