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10 THE SAN FRAN! JISCO CALL, SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 1897. OAKLAND ELECTS NEW OFFICIALS TO-MORROW To-morrow Oskiand will cast its ballots ind make ils choice of officials out of a wide variety of nominees—a wide variety | of men and parties. It will close oneof | the most notable campaigns the city has | seen. The great question of the cam- | vaign is of course the anti-saloon move- | ment. The result of it is in doubt, the | pros and cons being eqnally confident. | Following is a word or two concernlng | the candidates on the three principal | tickets, as to who they are and upon what | grounds they ask the | people. A few | are maki | of electio | suffrages of the independent candidates the canvass, but their chances are smal. —_———— CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR. Captain Thomas, Seth Mann, S.| . Goodenough and A. C. Henry. Captain W. R. Thomas, the Republican candidate for Mayor, is in businessas a real estate broker. He was at one time | Cbiet of Police of the city and as such | made an exceilent record. He has been a lo e resident of the city, i a man of has the esteem and confidence of nd is well in the lead in the This is true despite the red to his home by ill- 1 since receiving the | mayoralty race. faet that he is con ness and nominati He has not been permitted | e one speech. His many able and influential friends, however, prominent amon, is T Pardee, have been | taking that active part in the fight which would have been his to do if he were able. Setn Mann, Democratic candidate for Mayor, is an’ attorney with an office in ancisco. He is about 38 years of tic has hitherto not appeared promi- 1tly in the politics of either side of the bay. He rides a wheel and has been a worker for good roads and is_indorsed by | the zood roads association. He s been | bandicapped, however, through being so | little known. He has been making up for | as best he can by an active canvas. | L man of family. | 8. Goodenough, People’s party candi- | date for Mayor, is a resident of the Fifth Ward. He founded the First Universalist | ana was pastor unui toree years | he resizned from the ministry. | it-grower, and was for several | tate leciurer of the Patrons of Hus- | bandry. Two yvears ago he ran for the Assembly on the Popniist ticker. and in- creased the party vote in the Fifth Dis- trict from 385 to 10J0. He was born in Vermont, cume to California fourieen years ago and is a man of family, A C. Henry, who is making an inde- pendent run for Mayor, is one of the old- est residents of Oakland. Mr. Henry and Pis wite came acros< the plains in pioneer | days, and his business enterprises in this ¢ ve been very successful. He has, ent times, founded four of the stantial of Oakland’s banks. At M is president of the vada Meat Company, | ¢ he is still active in his business ven: | tures. He owns much real estate and is | one of the wealthiest men in this city. | He has always oeen & Republican and has | always supperted the party financially. He did not approve of the manner in which the last convention was held, and | decided to run alone.. Mr. Henry was | once Mayor of Oakland and he has also been x Collector. The Repuiblic;r—Candidates.‘ Anditor—Roland W. Snow is serving his fourth term as City Auditor, and such | is his certainty of being returned again that the Democrats made no nomination. Mr. Snow comes of an old line. He was born in 1850 on Marthas Vineyard, Mass., which was purchased by his ancestors in 1640 from Lord Sterling. He is a descend- ant of Governor Mayhew, but wasadopted a3 a child by Joshua Snow, a shipmaster. He came to Oakland in 1875. He was the first and has been the only City Auditor | Oakland has had. | City Treasurer—Z. T. Gilpin has been City Treasurer for several years, and like Auditor Snow he practically is without opposition in this eampaign. He is a busi- Dess man rather than a politician, and is respected as such. He makes no speeches, but attends to business in such iashion as toenlist the confidence of the electors of al! parties. The Democrats have made no nomination for this office. City Attorney—W. A. Dow is a well- | known attorney of this city. Four yesrs | ago he was elected to the City Council by the Municipal League at the same time Dr. Pardee was elected Mayor. - He served faithfully during the period of activity in the water-front litigation and has won public favor by his official conduct. He | is familiar with the work that falls to the | office of City Attorney and has been heartily indorsed by several organizations. City Engineer—Arthur R. Wilson, the | incumbent, is the Republican nominee. He is an experienced and energetic offi- cial. He has effecied improvements dur- ing bis term of office as Engineer and member of the Board of Public Works in the Street Department and in the Police and Fire departments. He is recognized as the friend of organized labor. p Councilman at Large—H. D. Talbott is an attorney. He presided over the last Republican couvention. He is not an old resident of Oakland, and the prominent lace he has taken in Republican politics is an evidence of his native force aund | abilities. He is an old veteran and a prominent member of the G. A. R. Councilman at Laree—B. C. Cuvellier lives in West Oakland, and it is to his energy and perseverance that that part of the city owes its park. He labored as- siduously for the improvement and the marsh at West Oakland will soon be a thing of the past. He has always been - identified with progressiveinterests in the city. P Cyonncilmnn at Large—W. D. Heitmann Is a member of the Council, and West Pakland gives him a large measure of | five vears enongh of tue people’s money has been Irittered a | street, for the What They Would Do If Elected Mayor. 1f elected to the office of Mayor of Oakland I will strive to give the city an h onest | economical and businesslike administration. I will strive to keep the taxes as low as consistent with the public good. I favor good roads and will approve a"reasonable expendi- WHAT ture of public funds for street improvements, and hend my energies in the direction of obtaining for the city a full aollar's THOMAS worth of improvement for every dollar expended. Iam in ‘avor of beautifying the city parks and keeping our public buildings in good repair. . ¥ 1 favor protection in National, State and municipal affairs, and, to this end, I am In favor of employing citizens oi Oakland to do all improve- ments which must result in keeping the money thus expended in our own beautiful city. "I will encourage home industry and the establishment of manufacturing enter- prises, and do ail in my power to develop our extraordinary commercial facilities. I will encourage competing railroads to make their terminals in Oakland and favor the prosecution of the present water-front suits to a final issue, I regret that the state of my heaith will not permit me to make an active per- sonal canvass, but I have every confidence in my {riends, the voters of Oakland, and fully believe the result will be for-the best interests of the city. Very truly vours, 5 W. R. THOMAS. WOULD DO. Oakland’s hope of becoming & great commercial and manufacturing dity rests in a large degree nupon the improvement in a practical and substantial way of her great natural harbor advantages. To this end I shall in the future, as I have in the past, do ail in my power to urge forward the water-front litigation to the court of last resort or until the city is again in possession of her WHAT entire water iront. 5 5 On this, 1o the people of Oakland the all-important question, DAVIE my record is without qualification. The initiatory step which led to a decision of the Supreme Court that the party that had for WOULD DO. thirty years held the city’s water front had no title to the prop- rty was taken by Councilman Bassett and myself and we pushed the contest to a de- cree sustaining the city’s title. There nad previously been much litization on the water front, but,in every case, at the critical moment, the city’s interests were either abandoned or sacriticed to other interests. Our contention was on the merits of the case. We muade the contest on principle, and upon principle we were determined either to win or lose. At the end of six months’ litigation, which, it will be remembered, was carried on at our individual expense and did not cost the city a dollar, we non’ suited our opponents and obtained a decision, but for which it is more than probable the city never would have made another attempt to regain her water front, without which she conld not hope to become whas she will with it—a great commercial port. In the prosecution of this water-front litigation, the result of which promises so much to the people of Oakland. and in building & wharf and bulkheads upon the property, which on the final decision will pass to the city, I expended some $40,000. On this expenditure I have received no return, and I have been compelled to assign the property as security for some of the money expended in its creation. My record on the water-front issue is well known to every citizen of Oakland, and the facts above mentiored are merely noted as evidence of my unfaltering purpose to in every way aid the city in her efforts to regain her water front. In this connection I will call attention to the fact that the opposition ferry established by myself and associates, while a pecuniary loss to the projectors led to a reduction of passenger fares and freight rates between this city and San Francisco which saves the people not less than $1000 per day. These fares and rates can never | be increased except by ¢ 'nsent of the Board of Railroad Commissioners. This benefit to the public is not only snbstantial but permanent. I shall in the ‘future, as I have in the past, advocate economic government. In my messege to the Council vetoing the $118 tax levy I offered to guarantes an ex- penditure of $75,000 per year on permanent improvements out of a $1 tax levy besides meeting all the legitimate claims against the city. After two vears’ study in municipal affairs I am satisfied that upon a $1 limit of taxation $100,000 may be annually expended on permanent improvements without impairing the usefulness and efficiency of a sinele department. My two years' experience as Mayor goes far to convince me- that during the last v through $499 re tions and by other means, for which there has been comparatively no return, to ha: done much toward building a substantial City Hall. I nave been, and shall continue to be, a strong advocate of public improvements. During my term of office I have signed ordinances for the construction of the boule- vard, for the purchase and imvrovement of a park for West Oakland, for the construc- tion of East Twelfth street as a main thoroughfare, for a new engine-house on Sixth urchase of a steam roller—this lest can, I am confident, be mannfac- tured by a local firm—and for the repair of Telegraph avenue. % I shall continue to urge the importance of making all improvements, particularly | of streets, bridges and buildings, of so solid and permanent a natufe that the outlay for maintenance will not be so considerable as heretofore. I belive it is possible for municipalities to selezt from putlic officials who are able and willing to manage the city’s business with the care and economy that private business 1s manag-d and to handle the money of the taxpayers with prudence, judg. ment and economy that characterizes the hanaling of their own money. So far asin my power I have endeavored to act uFon:policy based on this belief, and if the people re-elect me to the office of Mayor I shall continue the support of this policy. A glance at the high rate of taxation that prevailed for the past six years will satisfy any one that it has not been for want of funds that Oakland’s improvements are, in general, of such an unsubstantial nature. The taxpayers haye supplied the funds but they have received little in return thatis solid and enduring. The salary and maintenance claims have often depleted the treasury. I believe economy and progression may go hand in hand. I believe more may be done than has been done with a lower tax levy than has, as & rule, been imposed tpon the taxpayers. One of the first questions asked by persons seeking investment is what is your tax rate for city purposes? We should so conduct or municipal aff we can answer this question to the satisfaction of the questioners. I am and s continne to be an advocate of as low a rate of taxation as will meet the requirements of an economic but progressive government. If elected Mayor I shall, as heretofore, devote mv entire time to the business of the city to the end that I may act intelligently in all matters affecting the city’s in- terests in the many dutles pertaining to the office of Mayor, of Police and Fire Com- migsioner and member of the Board of Public Works. The annual election of public-school teachers is not, in my judgment, authorized by the State law. It isa custom that. should be abandoned. Teachers should be permanently employed during theircompetency. This woula take the School Depart- ment out of politics. The cost of maintaining the city’s public schools could, I’ be- ieve, be materially reduced without in the least impairing Lts useftiinoss anes efficiency. If I am re-elected Ishall do my nutmost to advance the interests of the whole cit: keeping ever in mind the important iact that the exigency of the times demanas ow a rate of taxation as is consistent with that progression essential to the due and proper standing of our beautiful city. J. L. DAVIE, In accepting the nomination for the office of Mayor for the city of Oakland I have carefully considered the duties and responsibilities of the office, and am prepared, if elected, to devote my time, .y energies and my best abilities to the faithfal perform-, ance of the Mayor's duties. My sole smbition would be to make WHAT 8 record for faithfulness, efliciency and devotion to the public interests, so that all citizens, irrespective of party, would join in MANN saying at the end of my term of office: **His work has been well S done; his attention to the duties ot his office has been vigilsnt WOULD DO. and constant; he was at all times accessible to the humblest citizen; he was the tool of no person or corporation; he was energetic, firm and watchful.” Iam under no pledge or promise of any kind, to any one. I shall so continue henceforth, and prefer defeat in this way to election'in any other. Irelected I shall enter office free and untrammeled, prepared to act in accord- ance with my best judgment for the good of the whole city. The study and ‘practice of the law for the past fourteen years will assist me in mastering the details of the water-front litigation. These suits should be pressed for- ward as speedily as possible, for at best such litigation is too lengthy., The city’s title to the water front cannot be too soon recognized and determined by the courts, for Oakland’s commerce and industries are impatiently awaiting the time when the city shall be restored to her own and shall control and manage her harbor facilities. The competing railroads of Los Angeles and Spokane constantly present to us the industrial and commercial advantages of additional railroad facilities, It should be the foremost ambition of the Mayor to procure for Oakiand the wrstern terminal of the San Joaquin Vailey Railroad. = All legiimate inducements shouid te heid out. The bonus heretolfore subscribed by public spirited citizons has lapsed by expiration of time. The institution of & new subscription list suould be one of the efforts of Oakland’s next Mayor, In facilitating the procurement of rights of way for the new road Oakland should not allow the interior cities to excel her. She should win and wear the palm., akland has a great industrial and manufacturing future before her. With ad- ditional railroads and the control of her water front restored, great factories, mills and foundries would line her shores. The Mayor of Oakland as its chief executive of- ficer shouid endeavor to induce the location of such industries here. In the present ume of financial stringency and commercial depression Oakland must be particularly active in these directions and.the spirit of enterprise and advancement aroused and encouraged. We are not now in a condition to bear an increase of the tax rate. Incomes are diminished, and business is not as profitable as formerly. We must practice economy in our city as well as in our household affairs. But let'it be a wise economy. Letnot the cent saved obscure the dollar lost thereby. A tax rate of not to exceed $1 10 is under economical expenditure sufficient to pay the interest on our bonds, carry on llnhefl.y government and at the same time produce a substantial public improvement each year. We must not sllow what we have procured at the expenditure of millions to decay and become useless for lack of repair, nor is it wise economy to neglect the sanitary and commercial conditions of the community. Under a tax rate of not to exceed $1 10 the city can preserve its present possessions and add year by year to its improvementa. The West Oakland marsh should be reclaimed as a ‘sanitary necessity and to remove from the eyes of visitors here the blot upon the landscape that first greets them upon their arrival. The streets of the city are its commercial arteries. They should be restored o the condition they were in some tweive years ago as rapidly as possible. It has been demonsirated that a substantial improve- ment in this direction can be made each year by the fact that by reason of the energy and asctivity of the Good Roads Association, the Board of Trade and the Merchants’ Exchange $25,000 has been this year set apart by the Council for the pavement of East Twellth street, from First avenue to Eleventh avenue. The re- clamation of the marsh is also in progress. As much and more can be done every year, untilin & few years Oukland’s main thoroughfares, at least, shall be in good condition. 1t is the squandering of public funds that must be guarded against, and the Mayor’s chief duty isto be ever vigilant in this direction. If elected Mayor 1 should personally supervise all public work and require its performance in strict ac- cordance with specifications. I should at all times favor the acceptance by the eity of streets put into the re quired condition at the expense of the property-owners. An ordinance has been prepared by a committee of which I am a member which covers this maiter specifically, and which will shortly be presented to the Council., Upon public work I favor the employment of bona-fide residents of Oakland. The public schools should be liberally supported. Horace Mann, the celebrated educator of New England, was a member of my family. Iam a graduate of the public school system of this State. I graduated from the University of California in 1881. My brother, A. L. Manu, was Superintendent of Public Instruction in San Francisco and 1s now prircipal of the Denman Grammar School. These connections ought to bespeak for me my views upon the public school question. Such 1n brief is my position upon some of the matters which I consider of im- portance to Oakland. . Space forbids me from referring to other matters or going more into detail at this time, SETH MANN. First—I will 80 arrange my business to give the fullest attention to the duties of the office and give to the city a practical business administration. Second—I will cultivate harmony between the executive and legislative depart- ments of the city government in order that the interests of the city may be most effectually promoted. WHAT Third—I will carry a like spirit into my relations with the Board of Public Works, Board of Police Commissioners and GOODENOUGH Board of Fire Commissioners. The most important adminis- trative interests of the city are embraced in the specitic duties of WOULD DO. these three organizations, and therein the Mayor will be ex- pected to find the fieid of his largest usefulness. Fourth—I shall co-operate cordially with the Board of Fducation, Board of Library Trustees and Board of Health on the important duties of heir Tespecttive departments, Filth—It will be my purpose to keep in close touch with the peopie and acquire the clearest possible understanding of their interests and needs; hence suggestions coming from the people will always receive candia consideration. Sixth—I am impressed with the great morit of the plan which Mayor Josi Quincy of Boston has adopted. He has formed a sort of cabinet or ndvisoiy comm‘i‘& tee of seven gentlemen, selected from as many different lines of business and industry, who voluntarily mest with him at stated times and advise concerning all questions o Iarge municipal importance. The plan has worked admirably and is growing in pop- ular favor. I believe that representatives selected from the Board of Trade, the Mer- chants’ Exchange, the Good Roads Association, the Federated Trades, the Builders’ Association and, it may be, others, could and would give the Mayor most valuabl aid and counsel. By this or some other eq y practical method I shall aim to secure the completest possible understanding of important matters requiring my official action, 2 Seventh—I am unqualifiedly in favor of a generous policy of public improve- ments, with rigid economy in expenditure. What th- taxpayers.of Oakland want is that every dollar paid out of the city funds shall be for 100 cents’ worth of benefit to tue city.” Upon this basis there wiil never be a high rate of taxation, and all expen. ditures will be in the nature of permanent investment. Eighth—I am in hearty sympathy with the pronounced demand for good roads. ‘We have already made a small beginning in the way of permanent.street improve- ment, and I shall promote its extension as rapidly as possible. Good roads are a sure index of advance and advancing civilization. all give earnest attention to the subject of sanitation. be made to take the highest rank as a city of healthiul homes. Tenth—I shall endeavor to secure the early acquirement by the city of municipal public utilities in order both to reduce the cost of service to the people and lighten the burdens of taxation. Eleventn—I shall press the water-front suits to a decision favorable to the City by every resource at the command of the Mayor's office. ‘Twelfth—The question of a public park commensurate with the present and pros- gect\ve needs of our city is beginning to attract the attention that its importance eserves, and I can do no more than promise to assist in reaching a satisfactory solu- tion of the probiems which it involves. . Thirteenth—I shall urge the economy of providing employment for dent_workingmen as possible in needed public improvements. It is e charity, because the city gets value received for money thus paid out. T| that can be made of men f:to support them in idleness. Fourteenth—In these and other ways I shall aim to foster and enconrage the com- mercial, manufacturing, mercantile, industrial and social interests ot Oakland, and rouse our city from the letbargy into which she has fallen. This should be the great railroad center of the Pacific Coast. We should not miss our present opportunity of facilitating the terminus of the Valley road at our own water front. Other lines would follow until the transportation system of our country will meet at our wharyes the commerce of a hemisphere. 8. GOODENOUGH. Oakland can many resi- per than worst use I will endeavo r to conduct the affairs of the city as I would my own private busi ness. In fact, I think it is the duty of a public official to use greater discretion and more vigilance in looking after the business of the municipality over which is selected to officiate than over his own affairs. With the private WHAT citizen, he is handling his own money and has no one to account to but himself. . HENRY On theother hand, the official in whom the trast of the people . isreposed actn as tne reprecentative of all, and must use great WOULD DO. care in putting out the money received from the many. All must be treated alike, and tne judgment of a practical b ess man is needed to 1nure an economical yet progressive administration. For every dollar of tax paid in this city should receive the full 100 cents’ valuation. ‘The condition of our streets is a matter of grave moment. I would try to see that every one of them is put in first-class condition. Not paved as in the.past, sometimes, with large rocks at the bottom over a fauity bed and screenings on top, but with honest material—good, substantial rock of uniform size that shall form a compact and solid surface. if the paving is done properly it will last for years and save the city thousands of dollars. Then, too, the streets should be beautified. Along the business thoroughfares and main arteries the streets should be bituminized. Take forinstance Ninth street. Ten years ago I saw that this was ‘properly bituminized and it has not cost the city one cent for repairs since. Some o(gor streets on which work has been done much later have been a continual burden and are now in a bad condition owing to hasty and faulty vaving. When the streets are once thoroughly renovated the city should take charge of them and see that they are nicely kept. 1 would encounrage all manufactories, industries and competing railroads. One line wants to comein here now and there should be no stone left unturned by the city to get it. Being the terminus of another railroad means much to Oakland. It will give employment to many citizens, help increase the population and is certain to have a beneficial effect on commerce. As far as the water-front suits are concerned, tney should be rushed ontoa speedy and certain termination. Oakland must have her water front and I would never sign a release of it in any way. The cases have now been in court off and on for forty years and they should be kept there until we get a definite answer, one way or the other. Doubtless they will be decidea in our favor. When once the city gets gomuicn of its rightful property there shou'd be no delay in improving it. Next I would try to build the city up in population and commercial importance. I would try to give out the public work to our own laborers and mechanics, thus keeping the money at home as far as possible and giving the needy ones an oppor- tunity to earn an honest living. The improvements which should be made are many and home labor should be recognized to the exclusion of outsiders. In municipal affairs I would seek harmony between the executive and legislative departments to the end that the best interests of the city may be subserved and so that no internal bickerings shall be as a stumbling-block in the onward march of Pprogress. Lastly, I would urge an economical, conservative, yet progressive administration of affairs. I would do all in my power to advance Oakland until it finally reaches the high plane of prosperity which its natural advantages have preordained for it. Yours respectlully, A. C. HENRY. ® | Council is his campaign document. The Democratic Nominees. The Democrats did not nominate afull ticket. No nominations were made for Auditor or City Treasurer or Councilman for the Third Ward. Neither was therea straight ticket nominated for the Board of Education, City Attorney—Thomas F. Garrity is 35 years of age. He was a candidate for Soperior Judge at the late general elec- tion and made an excellent run. He poiled more votes in the city than did the Republican candidates who were elected, their votes in the county outside the city overcomin : Garrity’s vote in the city. The Democrats expect him to win this time by repeating his performance of November. City Engineer—R. M. Clement 1s about 30 years of age. He was educated in Oak- iand, took a thorough course of civil engis neering and has been at the head of seve eral large projects, one particularly at Salt Lake. He is very popular. Councilmen at Largze—George I. Earl served two terms in the Counc.l represeu ing the Second Ward and counts upon his record to elect him at large. He is mak- ing an active canvass. Henry M. Hai:bt is a nephew of ex- Governor Haight. Heisa young man,a resident of the Fifth Ward. ~He s highly esteemed by all wbo know him. Heis not making a very active canvass. R. M. Turner is an old and respected citizen. He has large interests in wne city and county. He is also largely interested in Napa County. Councilman First Ward—James Henne- berry is an old resident of the First Ward. This is his first candidacy for any public office. He is a large properiy-owner of tue ward and is looked upon as a safe, conservative man for the office. Councilman Second Ward—F. R. Gir- ard is a prominent merchant, president of the Girard Piano Company. He is a candidate for a return to the office. He made an excellent record as Counc.lman and also as member of the Board of Edu- cation. Councilman Fourth vgum—c. H. Bros- A s nakan is the incumbent from th John A. Britton (at large) is manager of | ;ourijy Ward and has served for sevc ru‘l’ the gas works. Twenty-five years ago he | \oor\ o He is a member of the Demo- shoveled clinkers in the gas works, and | ;,pic’ Siate Central Committee and is has gained bis present position, siep by | yigely known as an active factor in step, under the eyes of those who did the | Yo oruiic politics. promoting. Asto his ability and.eapa- | ~Gouncilman Fifth Ward—A. Fibush isa ¢ity nothing more need be said the other | Prominent merchant. He ran for the ohn Russ and J-IW- Eva £ same office at the last city election and Le two candidates at large, have both been | y,q heaten by 50 slim u majority as 48. in the board belore and are weil kncwn. i Bl v C. H. Redington has the respect of the | g Comnciman Sixih Ward—Edward A First Ward; Mark A. Thomas has the L L & L unanimous support of the Second; Dr, J, | 1he Ward whicn he seeks 1o represent. He H. Todd is the ehoico of ihe Third; Giles e ci ORI, And, Lighiy . Gray, a leading lswyer, has been nomi- e oy Sy nated from the Fourih; David Ruther. | Sounciiman Seventh Ward—I. P. Co ford, who made a good record a few years . ; e Lo, Tande 8 Egod record a law Years | represented the Seventh Ward for two Fifth; C. L. Ingler, & successiul business | \Srm% He has the commendable anbi- man, is the choice of the Sixth; Dr. W. J. | o 1¢ follow 'n bls father's lfootsteps, T L e e oLcs o e et DT W.3; | and is being_seconded in the samo to e extent.only to be ?Eter.nén'lf;i to-morrow. venth. - oard of Education—E. B. Clement is penor Library Trustecs, the Republican | e Democratic and Gitizens' Municipal F. 8. Page, William .D. Armes, L. J. Hardy Jr. i credit for securing to it a park to take the faaswamp. He is public spirited y known, and his record in the and wide! Councilman, First Ward—J. 8. Colburn, the nomines % ""b IPeovIt ‘s party, is in dorsed by the Republicans. Councilman, Second Ward—D. F. 8. Bodle is 8 physician and a practical ma=z of affaire—in no sense the typical politi- cian. He never ran for office before, but is widely kr\:iown and has a large share of public confidence. Councilman, Third Ward—M. W. Upton is an insurance agent. He is a man of progressive ideas and his campaign has created a very favorable impression in his behalf. Councilman, Fourth Ward—P. J. Boyer | is a cigar merchant. He has figured in business circles in the city many year- Although very popular and enterprisin he has never taken a_very active part i politics heretofore. He is a member of number of fraternal societies. Councilman, Fifth Ward—F. M. Parcells is an attorney and is another of the large contingent of candidates in this campaign | who has never had public office. He was | chosen by the Republican convention for | his fitness alone, as it was reaiized that there was a strong independent candidate from the same ward. Councilman, Sixth Ward—Willlam'Wat- kinson has been a leader in yolitical and fraternal circles in Oakland ior several years. He became prominent at the time of the great railroad strike. Previous to the strike he was yardmaster for the rail- road. He went out with the union and never went back. Councilman, Seventh Ward—Harrison D. Rowe is an insurance man. He has lived in the Seventh Ward many years, and wasnominated because the convention wanted him to serve rather than because be wanted the office. In fact, he did not. know that he was to be considered until shortly before he was nominated. School Directors: Dr. Myra Knox, nomi- nee at large, has been a School Director for two years, and has been foremost among them, being chairman of tie High School Committee. She has no opposi- tion, being indorsed by all the tickets. Continued on Fifternth Page. NEW TO-DAY. A MASS OF SORES! Eczema Quickly Cured by the Electro-Medical Treat- ment When All Else Failed. HIS WELL-KNOWN OLD PIONEER OF CALIFORNIA, through whose veins courses the stanchest blood of the Revolu- tionary days, who resides at gog Fillmore street, in this city, wrote to a friend a few days ago as follows: . ATLONZODO MORROW. : Sax Fraxcisco, February 23, 1897, “‘DEAR Sir: I have just been cured of eczema by the Eleciro-Medical Cure, which recently created such a juror of excitement 11 the scientitic worid. For many long months I had suffered intolerable itching on my chest, back and neck. Having tried many remedies and doctors, I was astonished at the rapid relief [received at the State Electro-Medical Institute, at 3 Eddy street, near Market. The eminent specialists of the Institute, who discovered this combined treatment of medicine and electricity, have not only effected a complete cure of my ailment, but have made a number of cures in other diseases that I know of which are truly wonderful.” ALONZO MORROW, 905 Fillmore street, San Francisco, Cal. ONE AMONG MANY. Mr. Morrow’s statement is but one among_hundreds that have been received from people who are overjoyed at being cured of ailments, such as Asthma, Bron- chitis, Catarrh, Neuralgia, Heart Disease, Dyspepsia, Eye Disease, Skin Disease, Rheumatism Malaria, Nervous Diseases, Kidney Diseases, Insomnia, Hysteria, Dysentery, lsaralysis, Rickets, Scrofula, Consumption, Liver Diseases, Diseases of Bowels, Ovarian Diseases, Sciatica, Tumors and Abnormal Growth, Deformities, Spinal Disease, Varicocele and Rupture, which have proved too stubborn for other medical skill. SCIENTIFIC APPLIANCES. In the administration of the Electro-Medical Treatment the Institute uses the most complete and costly Galvanic, Faradic and Static batteries, the Static battery alone costing over $1000. The X-Ray, too, has proved itself of inestimable value in determining the location, extent and character of disease. HOME TREATMENT. If you cannot visit the Institute write for the neat and effective nod%_ battery, which can be worn under the clothing, next to the skin, day and night. The poles of the battery are placed on the medicine-pads ; the electricity passes through them, carrying the medicine right to the diseased parts, giving almost immediate relief and effecting cures where all other kinds of treatment have failed. STATE ELECTRO-MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Market, Powell and Eddy Sts., Entrance 3 Eddy St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.