The Seattle Star Newspaper, May 9, 1914, Page 10

made good alfeady, THE STAR—SATURDAY, MAY 9, 191 A Page of Seattle City and County Officials Who Are Ambitious to Increase the Warm J. D. Ross J. D. Ross is the man behind Seattle's municipal lighting plant, with which he has been closely identified since {ts inception in 1902. His boundless energy and Dull dog tenacity are responsible for the success of the city light Ing plant in the face of the bit terest opposition from ihe cor porations whose profits the city's plant has reduced. Mr. Ross was born in Chatham, Ont, in 1872, his educationgn the Ontario pub- He schools and graduated from the collegiate institute in 1890. He fame to Seattle in 1902 and im- Mediately began the design and construction of the city’s plant, Which he has operated since that _ time, and which has become the | largest and most successful munt- _ cipal plant in America. CHIEF OF POLICE A hefty and determined sort of __ person is our néw chief of police. But on the job a few months, and with a reputation of having Mr. Grif- -fiths is the father of the anti- strap hanging law, father of Se attle play grounds, and several other bills that helped us out. Mr. Griffiths is a native of Ne- ‘Draska and graduated from Michigan in 1888; has lived in “im municipal ownership and com- Mission form of government. Robert B. Hesketh “Bob” Hesketh, as he is most familiarly known, is “of Scotch descent, and has been a resident ‘of Seattle for the past twenty. ‘five years, always in the front ‘for the interest of Seattle and ‘this section of the country, Dur- ‘ing bis three years service as councilman, Hesketh was presi- ‘dent of the legisiative body for “two terms and acting mayor of the city for seven weeks in 1913 —during the mayor's absence— ‘positions which he filled with ‘due credit, gaining the esteem and confidence of his colleagues -by his fair and impartial ac- “tions, * Hesketh ts 44 years old, mar- ried, has a happy family of three ebildren, and resides at 4718 La- toua ay., University district. W. K. Sickels W. K. Sickela, the present county clerk of King county, was born at Washington, D. C., on Octo’ +r Li, 1875, and came to Se attle with bis parents in 1889, the year of the Seattle fire’ His early education was obtained in the schools of Washington, D. C., and Seattle. At the age of 16 he left the Seattle high school and went to work on the Seattle Press—iater The Preas-Tin The Seattle Morning Telegraph and The P.-L, remaining in newspaper work un- til the age of 19, when he entered the law offices of Burke, Shepard, Woods & Modilvra, Leaving this firm after two and one-half years’ service, he went to San Francfheo where he en- gaged in commercial business and later in commercial advertis- ing. He was elected county clerk in November, 1912, on a platform of economy and efficiency. He has more than made good on his promises, as the records of the county auditor show an unex pended balance of more than $2,000 to his credit from his ap propriation for the year 1913. Dr. J. S. McBride HEALTH OFFICER Appointed by Mayor Gill to fill the shoes of Dr. Crichton. Dr. McBride was born 40 years ago in Ontario, Canada, graduating from the Detroit College of Medi- cine in 1897. Practiced for six years in Milwaukee and the last 11 years tn Seattle. One of his first official acts was to use the pruning knife ip the health de- partment, meeting with the ap proval of the mayor and the tax- payers generally. vA Cecil B. Fitzgerald COUNCILMAN Elected last month for his sec- ond term, the first time being chosen by the council to fill a vacancY, Mr. Fitzgerald has made good, A resident of Ballard, but a native of Oshkosh, Wis., grown to manhood in Seattle, having lived here since 1895, Everyone in Ballard and the north end whoops it up for Fitz- gerald whenever necessary, es. pecially #o at election. Mr. Fitz- gerald belongs to the Order of Eagles and is also an Elk, | } | | | W. F. Van Ruff W. F. Van Ruff, elty attorney of the city of Seat was born ir Brooklyn, New the present York, October 1, 1878 After receiving a common school education he worked his way through college and was ad mitted to the practice of law in the state of Mlinols in June, 190%, In October, 1903, he come to the city of Seattle, where he en tered in the private practice of his profeasion On April 15, 1907, Scott Cal houn, the then corporation coun sel, appointed Mr. Van Ruff to a position in his office, where he prepared for trial some of the largest miemnation suits in the history of the city of Seattle In 1910, he was appointed to the position of chief clerk and occupied that office until June. 1911, when James E. Bradford, the present corporation counsel, appointed him to the office of elty attorney During the past two years Mr Van Ruff has prosecuted over 25,000 offenders of the city or dinances. Among other classes of Mitigation he prosecutea per- sons for the violation of the weights and measure ordinance, which ts probably a law that is as beneficiaj, if not more #0, as the pure food law, Mr. Van Ruff is married and resides with his wife and one boy in the North Broadway dis- trict. L. B. Youngs L. B. Youngs, chairman of the board of public works for the past | 1 | | three years, superintendent of the ° elty lighting department for five years and for 19 years superin- tendent of the city water depart ment, was born in Columbus, Ky, He was educated at Fulton in that state. After leaving school he learndéd the business of architec: tural draftsman and builder. He followed that business in Ken- tucky and for some years after coming to Seattle, a period of nearly 20 years He was appointed superintend- ent of the water department on February 11, 18! in which « pacity he has served ever sinc being re-appointed on December 29, 1913, for another three-year period. Dr. J. Tate Mason Whenever mystery deepens about loss of life in ing county there will be found J. Tate Ma son, in his offfelal capacity. He is coroner, Elected to office to succeed Dr, Snyder, Dr. Mason has been found satisfactory in every capacity. Byron Phelps County Auditor Byron Phelps was born on a farm in Livingston, county, Illinois, March 4, 1842, where he lived a farmer till 1861, when he enlisted in the Third Uiinois cavalry and served four years—two years in the ranks and two years as a com. miasioned officer, At the close of the civil war he returned to his native town and county, after which he was elected town- ship clerk, and the following year county clerk, in which capacities he served five years, He came to Seattle 26 years ag and has resided here ever since. He served one term as deputy county treasurer in territorial days, and was afterwards twice elected treasurer, being the first King county treasurer after the admission of Washington as a state in the Union. He was elect ed mayor of Seattle, succeeding Judge Ronald in that office. In November, 1912, he was elected county auditor and is now serv- ing his first term in that office! He ts @ prog’ ve and ts con- ducting the auditor's office on a non-partisan basis in exact ac. cordance with his pledges, made to the people prior to election John F. Murphy: John F. Murphy was born in Lewiston, Me. educated in the public schools of that city, was grad ed from Holy Cross Col lege, ass, in 1901, and received the degree of A. M. from the same institution in 1904, He graduat- ed from the law department of Georgetown University in 1904, and came to Seattle in January, 1905; was a deputy in the prose. cuting attorney's office from March, 1908, until elected and qualified as prosecuting attorney for King county, in January, 1911 Was re-elected to that office and is now serving his second term, which will expire in January, 1916. soon * = Edward Cudihee Edward Cudthee was born at Rochester, New York, in 1853, and received his early education in Michigan and New York state, He began life as a farmer, but soon entered the mercantile bus- iness. In 1879 he got the min- ing fever and he then went to Ladville, Colorado, and for two years followed mining. Mr. Cudihee was elected chief of police at Leadville, Colorado, on April 8, 1883, and served in that capacity for two years. Aft- er residing in Seattle for some time he was appointed city de tective, In April, 1891, which po- sition he capably held for ten years. He was elected sheriff of King county on November 6, 1900, and served consctentiously for four years. Mr. Cudthee is a man of integrity and has the confidence and respect of all who know him. He is a member of Elks’ Lod, No. 92, also a myem- ber Seattle Aerie, He was married May 10, 1909, at Victoria, British Columbia, Re-elected November 6, 1912. A. A. Paysse i HARBOR MASTER A. A. Paysse, the present effi- clent harbor master recently ap- pointed by Mayor Gill, has been a resident of the Latona district 23 years, excepting a few years spent in Alaska during the rush of 1897. Mr. Payase has a broth- erin the hardware business in the Latona district, who is also one of the heirs of the Paysse estate of valuable holdings along the water front, Mr. Paysse has devoted the past four years to marine work, fitting him for his present -position, T Harry Carroll CITY COMPTOLLER OF SE- ATTLE Serves the citizens in charge of accounting, as city clerk, Meense officer, paymaster, reg: istrar, and secretary of po- Hee and firemen’s relief and pen-+ sion fund board also necre- tary of the city’s auditing board. Comptroller Carroll issues all Seattle general bonds and has in the past invariably done his im- portant part in connection there. with to the best advantage of the city, He has proposed to the elty counct) that the city issue its general bonds in small denom- inations, getting same directly to the people. Thereby thé pub- lic will have a better security and a greater rate of interest than is afforded by the savings banks. He has had much experience in municipal affairs attended by many good results, Believes in practical economy; that the city should live within {te means; that Seattle shguid be a joint city and county; that our general taxes as well as municipal are entire ly too high and must be lowered; that investors would be there- by attracted hither and settle tn our midst. His department is well con- ducted and during preceding term, 1912-1913, made a net sav- ing to the taxpayers of $22,406.46. Mr. Carroll assures the public of courteous treatment at all times; of quick business service at Zhe counters in bis office and invites the public to call there for whatever accommodation, tn- formation or service his depart- ment can render in connection * with their city business, Geo. R. Cooley COUNCILMAN Born in Minneapolis in 1874, moving to Seattle in 1897, after working in several positions, one of which as electrical draftsman on U. 8. 8. Nebraska. In 1907 Mr. Cooley purchased a half in- terest in ®he firm of Davis & Buxbaum, incorporating under the name of Buxbaum & Cooley. Mr. Cooley is a resident of West Seattle, where he has always been atcive in political and im- provement club matters; was also appointed police judge of West Seattle, and also a member of board of education up to time of annexation, This page is published by prominent officials of Seattle, who are special boosters for the great Northland and who as of- ficial representatives will do their part to, bring Se- attle and Alaska into closer relations. {| | | | | | Oliver T. Erickson Oliver T. Erickson is a native of Minnesota and before coming to Seattle divided his time be tween Red Wing, his birth place, and Minneapolis, While working at his trade as a carpenter he be- came interested in social and economic questions and partict pated in many campaigns in his native state for better laws and a more equitable distribution of wealth. He was among the pioneers in the movement for the Australian system of voting, as it was then called. The first gun fired in Minnesota for the secret ballot was a speech by Erickson before the Land and Labor cinb of Min- neapolis. This was soon followed by systematic effort on the part of various organizations which re- sulted in placing Minnesota among the first states in the Union to adopt the secret ballot. Erickson has advocated public ownership of public utilities as far back as he can remember, During his residence of 14 years in Seattle he has been allied with those who have worked to that end. His interest along these lines made him « councilman and all who have followed his course will admit that he has tried to make good. Friendship Between Their Town and Alaska T. Josenhans Mr. T. Josenhans, the recent ly appointed superintendent of buildings, says that he hopes to dispel the erroneous idea that seems to possess the mind of the public, namely, that the su- perintendent of buildings, by vir- tue of his office, is a foe to the property owners; that he is de termined to hamper and harass the intending builder on every available occasion While of necessity there is in- sistence upon the carrying out of the real intent and spirit of the city ordinances, the underlying motive in all regulations is co- operative The superintendent should be looked upon, not as an enemy, but as a friend, willing at all times to aid prospective builders to the extent of the pow- er entrusted to him under ex- isting regulations prescribed for his guidance. He wishes to be considered a friend of the pub- lic, to assist in making Seattle a city of substantial buildings, artistic homes and _ beautiful streets, where life and property shall be safeguarded in every w To this end he invokes the aid and cooperation of every citizen. interest. city in the States. quest. Hoge Building concerning your Name .. Special Investment Banking Service for Alaskans To Alaskan investors we offer high-grade Munic- ipal Bonds bearing 6 per cent, 7 per cent and 8 per cent in amounts of $100 and multiples thereof, to- ether with our services (which are free of charge) or the collection and remittance of principal and Our long experience and many clients scattered throughout the world warrant us in stating you can buy from us the highest grade bonds as safely and conveniently in Alaska as in Seattle, or in any Full information and current offerings upon re- Use coupon attached. JOHN E. PRICE & CO. 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