The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

'SOt' a. N2Fc lLdiANS VI bHc ItDuElltl,
party and declined many. being the recog
n:zed leader in the State House of Rep
resentatiyes and elected Circuit Attorne.
for St Louis. In 1877 he was electe;
erai Republican ticket. Giving up activ,
participation in politics after %retirin.
from this office, Governor Johnson ha:
accepted office but once since then
serving IN the Legislature in 1850. Their,
he secured the passage of the "Johnso
gambling law which resulted in the de
struction OF the nefarious gambling ring
most equally well known as Il student o,
history and a criminal lawyer. His his.
lorlcal lectures have given him promi.
also lectures on Criminal Law at the
Washington University.
Bass & Brock.
This ~well-known firm is composed of
Messrs. Simon S. Bass and Charles Brock,
prominent in the practice of civil and
criminal law, the former being attended
10 by Mr.. Brock and the latter by Mr..
Bass. Mt; s ). Bass was born in Baiti-
more Md, graduating from the public
schools and High School of that city. and
later from SOM noted educational insti-
tutions Of the State. When quite a young
man he came to St Louis n began the
practice of law, and has lived here ever
since. He has been on one side or the
other of some Of the most notable cases
appearing in the criminal courts. and has
always handled his side Of the question in
a most satisfactory manner and displaying
marked cleverness and ability. Mr.. Bass
has taken a prominent part in politics.
He was for many years chairman of the
Charity Committee of this city and also
Provisional Judge of the Criminal Court.
His main practice has been in criminal
law. having had cases in nearly all Of the
Federal courts.
Stewart, Cunningham & Eliot.
Messrs. A. c. Stewart, Edward Cunning
ham. Jr.. Edward C. Eliot and T. F.
Chaplin compose the above-named firm. 1t
was originally organized by the union In
1880 of the two firms of Phillips & Stewart
and Cunningham & Eliot, and existed I'M
ningham & Eliet from 1880 until the death
OF the senior member of the firm in 1896.
Mr.. Stewart is from Tennessee and is a son
OF General Alexander p Stewart of the
Confederate Army. He Is the general
counsel Of the st. Louis Union Trust Com
pany. which position he has held since its
organization in 1889. MIR Cunningham is a
native of Virginia, became Major of Artil-
lery under General Kirby Smith. and after
the war was commandment of the Louisiana
Military Academy. He came to St. Louis
in 1870 and entered upon the practice Of
at that time. Mr.. Eliot was born in
st. Louis anu is a graduate of Washing
ton University and of the St Louis Law
School. He was instructor in the latter
for about twelve years; was a
member Of the School Board for six years
and its president in 1898. He is now presi-
dent of the Civic Improvement League.
Mr.. Chaplin, who has been recently added
TO the firm, Is a son of Chancellor W. S.
Chaplin, Of Washington University. and is
a graduate of St. Louis Law chool. The
firm influence and prestige are most pro-
Its extended clientele and the esteem In
which 1t is held by the public at large.
Gerret H. Ten Brock.
Gerret H. Ten Brock is a native OF st.
Louis. Is a graduate Of the st. Louis High
and ST. Louis Law School. Turning
his attention to mercantile Law, he estab-
the Ten Brock Agency. through
he became acquainted. either per-
or by correspondence. with several
attorneys in the United States
and other countries. Established the AS
Law Offices" for Interchange of
In 1855 established the "Mer-
camille Adjuster." a legal publication is |
sued from New York. Mr.. Ten Brock has
offices in New York and St. Louis, divid-
his time between the two. Is secre- |
AIRY Of st. Louis Hospital Association and
,lso Of the Hospital Saturday and Sunday
ssociation.
johnson, Houts, Marlatt 4 Halves.
George S. johnson. Charles A. Houts.
Herbert R. Marlatt and Harry B.. Halves
this firm. Mr.. johnson. the SEN
or member. began the practice OF law in
he year 1888. and in 1895 Charles A. Houts
became a partner; in 1897 Mr.. Marlatt |
oined the firm. and in 1898 MIR. Harry B.. |
Iawes, and the present aw
was established. They have a gen.
raj civil practice in all the courts. and
,uilt up a most successful business.
George s. Johnson was born in Illinois in
he year 1867, and his early education was
eceived in he public schools Of Easton,
eye and studied law in Ann Arbor. Mich.
Charles A. Houts was born in Warrens-
,urg. Mo-, in the year 1858. and is a grad
nd also of h Du Paw University OF
indiana. |
Herbert r. Marlatt was born in War
warrensburg State Normal. and is a
.raduate of the academic course in the
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. and
lso of the law department OF Ann Arbor.
Harry b. Halves was born In Coving-
on. ". In 1865, is a graduate of St
outs Law School and ex-President Of the
'olfce Board.
For six successive terms Mr.. Halves has
zen president of the Jefferson Gu of st.
one of the strongest political or
anizations west Of New York: He is now
prominent CduulUdI0 IOE 1ONefflCr Oh /
.fissouri. having attained high place in
be councils OF the Democratic party.
The Offices of this firm are in the Garlic
building, suite 700-10.
Bert ID. N0rtonf.
Mr.. Nortoni was born at New Cam
ria. Macon County. Mo-, in 1867. His
EDUCATIONAL advantages were limited.
at home with his parents. who
-ere educated people. and attending the
ublic schools. Read law at Linneus, this
tate. during 1SS6-7-S. Was admitted to
ne bar at Brookfield, Mo-. and continued
} read law a year afterwards. His sue
ess was about the Same as other young
len of ordinary ability. As to historical
'ngland with William. the Duke of Nor
landy: migrated to this country In 1852.
sitting at Martha's Vineyard, a small
land of the coast of Massachusetts,. His
lther and mother were born at Hebron,
onn. Mr.. Nortoni maintains a law Of
ce at New Cambria, NO., and conduct
rivate practice in the courts of that Sec
On. Holds the position Of Assistant
ember OF the Odd Fellows and Masonic
dyes and the Missouri Athletic Club Of
lis city.
Was the Republican nominee for Pro-
tie Judge in Macon County in 1884; with
from the ticket, however, and did
It make the race. Was the Republican
,minee for State Senator in the Ninth
for counties of Macon, Randolph ]
I'D Boone in 1885: was defeated by Ben
,urt in Second Judicial Circuit in 1888, ]
e counties of Macon Shelby Adair Z