Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-03
BENCH, BAR AND
BUSINESS MEN
ARE FOR HEWITT

Leslie r. Hewitts friends are urging
his election because he has proved HIM
self to be thoroughly honest, a good
lawyer, because he knows all of the de-
tails of the city attorneys office; is
well versed in municipal law; he is
courteous to those with whom he comes
In contact; he is better qualified than
any other attorney named for the posi-
tfon, on any of the other tickets, to
carry to completion the plans for bring
ing to Los Angeles the owens river
water. 1t would be dangerous to en-
trust the legal questions involved in
this vast enterprise to an attorney who
is not thoroughly familiar with every
detail of that great undertaking. For
the foregoing reasons, the business and
professional men of Los Angeles have
indorsed Mr.. Hewitt for the position of
city attorney and earnestly urge all
citizens having the welfare of the city
at heart to work and vote for him on
December 4.
Leading Lawyers for Him
The letters of the members of the
evidence of the esteem in which Mr..
Hewitt is held by those before whom
he has appeared in the course of liti-
cation affecting the city:
From long acquaintance with Leslie
R. Hewitt, both before and since my
accession to the bench, having had spe-
cial opportunities to observe his work
both in the Office and in the court room,
say, without hesitation, that he is
eminently fitted to be city attorney of
Los Angeles.
His faithful service in the city at
torney's office during the last eight
years and his familiarity thus acquired
with matters of very great Importance,
now and soon to come before the city
attorneys office, especially qualifiing
him to serve the city at this time, and
we shall be fortunate indeed if he is Sc
lected for the position.
"WALTER BORDWELL,
Judge of the Superior Court
"I have known Leslie Hewitt for
many years I have known his family
for more than thirty years. His grand
father was chief justice of Washington
territory, where resided. Leslie is a
graduate of the State university, where
on graduating he stood fourth in a large
class. While studying law, he was
about a year In my office. had an ex-
cellent chance to learn his mental char
acteristics. He has a rare legal mind,
well trained, active, well poised and
exceptionally fair.
HE is supremely honest Since he
has been a deputy in the city attorneys
office I have had more to do with him
than with either Mr.. Matthews or either
of his deputies. He has inspired my
confidence in his ability and honesty to
that extent that 1 unhesitatingly sign
DEGREES which he prepares without
reading them. No question as to the
correctness of any such DEGREES has
yet arisen. Since he has been deputy
city attorney he has worked with ex-
ceptional diligence. never knew of a
more faithful public official.
'I think his election as city attorney
would not only be to the best interest of
the city. but a merited promotion of a
''WALDo M. YORK,
Judge OF the Superior Court"
IT have had opportunity TO observe
the work Of Leslie r.. Hewitt, Esq, In
the preparation of papers and in the
of and trial OF cases; and / am
glad to say that he is an attorney.
able. careful and industrious In the ex-
treme. One possessing in an emnient
degree the qualifications stated by
Blackstone to be essential. integrity,
diligence and skill BY training. quail
feations and experience he is peculiarly
fitted to perform the important duties
OF city attorney. I'D. K. TRASK.
, Superior Judge, Department T."
ITO Judge Charles Silent-Dear Sir:
your inquiry of this day. /
take pleasure In saying that for most OF
the time while l was upon the superior
bench Leslie r. Hewitt, Esq, repre-
sented the city in its lltigations. espe-
eially In reference to the street Inn
law Your long acquaintance |
with Mr.. Hewitt renders 1t unneces- |
sary for me TO say that he Is an attor-
ney OF ability, industrious and strong !
character, and probably has a stronger