Los Angeles Herald, Volume XLIV, Number 2, 4 November 1918 — QNDIDATES MASS FORCES FOR BATTLE TOMORROW SIEPHEIIS, BELL, BOTH GOiiBENi; \mm MAY HOLD DOWN VOTE [ARTICLE]

QNDIDATES MASS FORCES FOR BATTLE TOMORROW SIEPHEIIS, BELL, BOTH GOiiBENi; \mm MAY HOLD DOWN VOTE

Ready for battle at the polls tomorrow, scores of candidates for office at the general state and county election today were making their final appeals to voters.

I What orfoct the influenza will haveI on tlie re.sult, was a l>iK Kuhject for I discussion. Ft 1? admitted in many I quarters tliat tlto vole will be light, j Theodorr A. IVdl. independent can- , dldate fnr guvernor. and William D. I Stepliens, Kopublican, incumbent, o.ach cxTircßsed conflclence. , CLAIM BIG MAJORITY I Stephens headquarttjrs claJmed ' their man would W elected by 100,000 majority. Bell bead(iuarter.s said a big vote lin the north and a comi>aratively I light vote in tlie south would lusuro i Bell’s victory. What wa.gers were ! made appartniUy favored Stephen.*;. In a number of instances there is practicalh- no contest. Congrejssman K. Z. Osliorn© is certain of re-dec- , lion, as is Sheriff John C. Cline ami J. H. Bean, candidate for supervisor j in the Second district. ' VIRTUALLY ELECTED j;acli was virtually liectfil at the primaries, but tbe law riKiuires that Ihcir name.s appear lui the (Inal ballot. KsLim«te.s WUuy were that about iiS per cent ot' ilie vote would be east in Los Angeles eounty. The polls will open at 6 o’clock a. in. and wiA close at 7 p. m. EXPECT LIGHT VOTE Althoußh all o£ Los An.Beles' candidates for office at the election tomorrow officially were confident, a , majority of them privately are uneasy and frankly admit the campaign has been unusuiU in many respects. Kxpectation that the voting tomorrow will come, near establishing a record for !ightnes.s for a general state election made the outcome all the more uncertain, politicians declared. Mayor Woodman and others have Issued an appeal to men aud women to go to the polls and cast their ballots. In his appeal the mayor officially recognized the fear of many that the •'flu’’ epidemic would keep hundreds of persons from the polling places. SANITARY VOTING "There will be at the polling places in this city no large assemblages.” Mayor Woodman said In his appeal. “The voting booths will be kept sanitary and carefully supervised. The danger of Influenza contagion will be brought to the minimum.” The mayor also said that "A republic cannot live unless the great mtiss of people participate In the election of their officials.” and that “there Is nq more unpatriotic act than to neglect to exercise the franchise which Is the right of the citizen.” The war has been running a close second to the "flu” In detracting Interest from the election. In the opinion of many officials. GOVERNORSHIP CLOSE It was Indicated that the governorship race between Gov. Stephens and Theodore A. Bell would be a close one. When the returns of the primary election showed that all Democratic candidates had been eliminated many predicted an easy political battle for Governor Stephens. Howe\"er, the last few weeks has shown the constantly Increasing strength of Bell. Today the statement came from the camps of both candidates that in Southern California both had received much encouragement. “If there is a large vote In the south. Governor Stephens will be elected by a large majority.” It was predicted at the headquarters of Governor Stephens, who Is In Los Angeles for the election. BELL CONFIDENT "1 confidently expect .an even break with my opponent ln*Los Angele.s county and I believe the people will return me governor on Tuesday.” Bell said just before leaving for San Francisco. War lines were more clearly drawn in the Ninth congressional district fight than In any other contest of the election. The supporters of Montavllle Flowers have hurled the charge of "pacifist” again.st Congres.sman Charles H. Kanuali. This chargj .las been emphatically denied by Kandall, who counter-charged with the statement

that Flowers has shown he would not aupi»ort I*resident Wilson. John B. Elliott, collector of customs and considered the official spokesman for the administration, has issued a statement supporting ConCT*easman Randall. On the tickets for superior judge, justice of the peace and police judge there is much *‘good timber” and also much uncertainty. • • • WlUlam G. lX)riKan, associate justice of the supreme court of CaUfornia, who is a candiUate to succeed himself after 16 years on the supreme bench, has Just had added to his long list of endorsements those of a large number of leading Southern California ciubwomeh, who are actively working to re-elect him. Endorsements from the bar include representative men from Santa Clara county, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeif'S, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Orange county and San Diego, w-here Eugene Daney, leading attorney, is directing the campaign for Lorigan. Mrs. Ix>rigan, who has been here for more than two weeks looking after the judge’s interests, is confident that her husband will be returned to office by a big margin as appreciation tor the work he has done since first taking his seat on the supreme bench. The names of the local clubwomen who have endorsed Justice Lorigan include Mrs. Seward A. Simons, former president yf the Friday morning club and now a member of the state council of (iefensej Dr. Jessie A. Rusaeii, president of the congress of mothers; Mrs. Clara Shortridgo Foltz, Miss Mary Foy, Mrs. L, C, Scheller, Mrs. Dan Murphy, Mrs. John Burke, Mrs Eugene McLaughlin, Mrs. Joseph Cohen, Mrs, Carl Stillweil, Mrs, M H. Pehr, Mrs, Frank Do Leong, Mrs. William C. Tyler, Mrs B. A. Davis and Mrs, G. Weatherspoon. That Montaviile’ Flowers, Republican nominee for congress in the Ninth district, will poll a heavy labor vote Is the claim being advanced by his campaign managers. Many branches of orpanixed labor in the Ninth district have set their seal of approval upon Mr. Flowers as a workingman’s repre.sentative. The l.atest unions to indorse Mr. Flowers candidacy are the culinery workers of local union No. 681, nnd the executive committee of the meat cutters of local union No. 647, both of Liong Beach. ... A plurality of 200,000 votes is predicted by John W. Carrigan, personal representative of John S. Chambers, state controller, in Southern California, Assurances of strong support from people in all w.alks of life have been pouring into the Chambers’ headquarters in Los Angeles and his supporters feel safe in predicting such an overwhelming in his favor. Gesner Williams, well-known Democrat leader, has issued the following statement in support of the candidacy of E. L. Brady, pioneer lawyer of this city, for justice of the peace of Los Angeles township: "Mr. Brady is a man of ability and integrity, ICpr 1'? years he has practiced law in Ix>s Angeles and during that time he has demon,strated to ail who have known him that he is well fitted to hold any offlce, particularly that to which he aspires. Voters will do well to support him at the polls next Tuesday and will gain a man of high standing if he is elected.” ... In addition to the hearty indorsemenU of leading business men and the bar associations of the city and county. Superior Judge Charles Wellborn, candidate for re-election, has the approval of many prominent women, most of whom know him personally. Among these women are: Herman S. Darling, Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz, Miss Mary Foy, Mrs C, N. Sterry, Mrs. Harvey ’Trowbridge, Mrs. W. C. Tyler, Mrs. J. B. Taylor, Mrs. E. H. Noe, Mrs. W. B. Scarborough, Mrs, W. W. SUlson, Mrs W. J. Chichester, Mrs. B. O, Warden, Mrs. B, Baruch, Mrs. J. M. Harvey Mrs. W. S. James, Mrs. Cora Deal Lewis, Mrs. C. Q. Stanton, Dr. Jessie Russell, Mrs. J. A. Gibson, Mrs, Grace W. Harmon. In urging the re-election of Judge Wellborn, Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz said: "His legal qualifications, his uniform patient attention to the details of the complex duties incident to the trial and determination of cases, has challenged the admiration of both lawyers and litigants. "His judicial temperament, inherited from his father and acquired by experience upon the bench, eminently qualify him for the high posiUon he now occupies. "His re-election will Instire the people six years of just and impartial service,’’ Mrs. Norman Sterry, Mrs. J. M. Harvey and Mrs, Grace W, Harmon, who have served on Juries in Judge Wellborn’s court, issued statements commending him for his courtesy, fairness and justice in the conduct of trials in his court. • • • I Friends of Police Judge Hugh J. Crawford, after finishing a vigorous ' campaign in his behalf, are positive that he will be re-elected by a large majority. Judge Crawford has re--1 ceived the indorsement of many of ' the city’s leading organizations. He I has practiced law in this city for over' 30 years and four years ago was elected to the position he now holds, presiding over the courts at San Pedro harbor and University, Among his many achievements while on the bench was the strenuous fight he waged against bootlegging at the harbor, completely breaking It up. Judge Crawford was among tlie first to receive women as jurors in his courtroom and has openly commended them for their quick intuition and ability In arriving at just oecisions. Jo V. Snyder, Democratic candidtae for lieutenant governor, rei turned to his Nevada City home after ! a two months’ tour of the state, durIng which he was accompanied by ; his wife. Since the epidemic began, ' Mr. Snyder, who received more votes J at the primary than any of his optponents, has confined his campaign to personal Interviews with as many Ipeople as he has been able to inaet. iße reports tlwt be Is more than sat- [ J

isfled with the outlook for election day. Mr. Snyder has served In the state legislature, and is perfectly familiar with the legislative needs of the state. His platform guarantees that he will not be found wanting, as lieutenant governor, in advocating and working for the passage of such legislation ns will Insure the development of California. He was one of the state’s presidential electors In 1916, and can be depended upon to aid the administration of President Woodrow Wilson, his friends assert. • • • Walter G. Lincoln, candidate for township justice, has many personal indorsements, but none, perhaps, more enthusiastic than that of Estelle Lawton Lindsey, who says: “I have known Mr. Lincoln and his family personally for many years, and sincerely believe him to be in all ways fitted as a splendid man for the office he seeks. 1 unhesitatingly urge his election,” • • • Harold ' -1) Davis, Democratic candidate for assembly In the Sixtythird district, has the indorsement of the business men of Hollywood, women’s clubs, motion picture Industry and labor organizations. His slogan, "Simple laws that can be understood by all,” has proved very popular. , , , Senator Hiram W, Johnson has strongly Indorsed Judge Thomas J, Lennon for the supreme court bench. Senator Johnson has paid a high tribute to Judge Lennon, referring to i him “as one of the ablest lawyers and jurists in this state and as a man wedded to humanitarian and advanced reformatory ideas.” I E. J, Sullivan, campaign manager I for Judge Lennon, predicts that j Judges Lennon and Wilbur 'will be I elected by 75,000 majority. • « « A number of prominent women have issued the following indorsement for Governor Stephens: To the Women Voieni: We. the imdorsigned. registered women w>len lin the RepubUotn and Democratic partes, faror i the re-elecUon of William D. Stepbem as goremor lof CaUfomla. and will vote for him on Nov. 5. ; Became his ret.’ord as a cttiaen of California, as president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Com' meree. as a member of congres.s, and as govamor. merlta our confidence and support. Becamo Iw eiande for tioUtlcal equalitg for women, of which ho waa an eaxly advocatehe urged the crtahUshmcut of the Chll-” drtm’s Bureau In Washington. Jtecause he has the courage to eliamplOQ the ratification of the National Dry Amendment. Because ofhls splendid with tht guvurnnient for the winning of tlie war. Because we want a governor who has a clean record. Idgh mural standard, and unquestioned patriotism. For Uieae and other reasons we urge you to vote on Nov. 6 for WUliam D- Stephens for emor. The sixers are Mesdaznes and Misecs: Chester C. Ashley, Chaa. D. Avery, John N. ndersun, Rose Bryant., Carrie P. Bryant, 0. Shepard Banium. Charlott A. Baas. Berlhold Baruch, E. T. BraUi. J. H. Rraly, Fred U Baker. Geo. A. Brock, Mary A. Banning, Harley Brumllgo, H. M. Binford, W. D. Babcock. James B. Baker. Martin Beklns. I>. C. t’abselman. 11. A. Cable. Louise ' Harvey Clarke. Frank Crtldwell, IL L. Craig, Fannie E. Cunningham, ('harlea K. Crall. N. A. CourtwrighW H- W. Darling, W. R. Dickinson, llennan S. Darling, Katherine I*. Bdson, C. If. Kubaaks, David i<'ulwldor. Clara Bliortridge Foltx. John I). Fredericks, Helen Ford, Karl J. Fellows, Frederick Fischer. Flora Gallentino, Richard Gird. Ghriatopher Gordon, Heater Griffith, Ixuls A. Gould, W. I. Gibson, Claronec van Graham. Benjamin Goldman. 11. F. Gamer, Francis M. Harmon, Helen Humphrey. Sumner P. Hunt. Haynes, Rhoflea \V. Hervey. Wllllta J. Hole. Fred Hikork C F. A. Johnson, Bernice A. Johnson, Stoddard Jeea, KrangeUne Jordan. Fred Hooker Jouoe. M. E. Jenkins, Kmma Uawkee, bUzabeth Kenney, Fred B. Kuck. H. H. Kerokhoff. E. E. I>‘ighton. A. Maurice Ix»w. Walter Bindley, C. H, Uppincott. C. H. Langmuir, A. J. Lawton. Cora I). Lewis. Kllaabetli McManus. Goorge Monroe, IVibert MrJuhnston. Hugh Mrßelh, John S. 0. B. McClure. AUeia Mcwgrove, E. >l. Noe, C. C Noble, \V. P. Nyr. W’ \V. Orcutt, Sloau Orcutt, ,T. A. Osgood, Gertrude Ozmun. C. C. Plerco, Florence Collins Porter. Emma Heed, IL W. BichardMon, C. 11. Rllchic, C. L Ritchey, Orfa Joan Shonta, Seward A. Plmons, J- F. Sartort J. Stcrrett. Geo. IL Stewart. Mary 8. Strohn. D. G. HU-phen», lUry E. Smith, H. W T. Scherfee. J. B. Steams, G. W. W. Steadman. Mary A- B. Scberfoe. lioreoa K. Thornhuiy. Adelaide Tlchenor. Maud ThoM. Beatrice 8. Thompaon. Cha.a, H. Treal, R. IL F. David Vail, M. F. Wills. H. Adete White, Wisler. Martha Wlnans. W- J. JL Wadlelgh, Wm. Wendt, A. J. Wallace, BuaeeU J. Waters. , • • Interest collections on state deposits for last month broke all rocords. totaling $32,535.35. For August the collections ran nearly as large. This increase is said to be due to the businesslike methods of State Treasurer Friend Richardson in conducting his office. When he took office 20 per cent was the prevail--1 ing rate, but now most of the state money draws from 3 to 3% per cent and none Ipss than 2% per cent. This policy has increased the state revenue more than $40,000 a yeax, which exceeds the entire running expenses of Richardson's office. • » • John Robert White of Glend&le, candidate for the assembly from the Sixty-first district, ha? received assurances of support from the great mass of voters. He is the candidate of the Association for Public Betterment anddll pledged to a business administration. Mr. White Is a member of the California Furniture Co. firm. ... • Confident that he will be elected 1 supervisor from the Third district tomorrow, Miles S, Gregory, former city councilman, perfected his election day organization today. In the primary race Gregory led the ticket and his supporters predict his election by a big vote tomorrow. “1 promise the electors of the Third district that I will give them a business administration if 1 am elected." Gregory said today. "1 will conduct the office so that there -wlii .l>e no chance of huge deficits arising; I will see to it that taxpayers are treated fairly: and 1 will enforce the laws relating to school and trust funds. In my administration there ■will be no big overdraft. I wlii do the best 1 can, if elected, to be an efficient public servant.” Indorsed by notable men and women and approved by civic, commercial and political organizations of the city. Judge William S. Baird, candidate for justice of the peace, today predicted that be be elected , tomorrow. Baird stated that he has been given the support of leading Republicans, Democrats, Progressives and Prohibitionists. • • • Even money was offered today by several politicians that Judge Joseph F. Chambers, candidate for police court judge, would lead his ticket in the vote Tuesday. Chambers led at the primary and it is claimed that his strength has Increased since then. I • • * I In a letter received today by SydI ney V. Good of 619 North Avenue i Sixty-four, Congressman C. H. Rani dall stated he long had been in favor of the establishment of a cabinet position of secretary of education. "1 regard the educational interests of the country to be paramount to those represented by almost any department now cared for by a separate executive bureau,” the fetter std.t6(i "Education Is one of the government’s greatest assets. Its development and promotion, as a separate [department would do it, will return benefits a thousand fold to onr weifisre and public Intereet,” Good stated he bad knovm Oonr

f?ressma.n Randall as \ neighbor for IB years. Good is past president of the Los Angeles Schoolmasters’ club and president of the Arroyo Seco Library Federation. Prank E. Gayhart, candidate for the assembly from the Seventyfourth district, was said to.be gaining strength on the eve of the, election. He is running as an independent and is opposed by Republican and Socialist nominees. » • • James J. Doherty, candidate for senator in the Twenty-ninth senatorial district, announces that he Is receiving active support In ail sections in his district. Tie has the endorsement of a number of proml. ncnt labor leaders. Doherty has been connected with the state labor bureau for the past three years. He claims his election is assured. * * • Judge William Frederickson Is convalescent from his recent attack of influenza and hopes to resume his duties in the police court next Monday. Endorsements from various organizations for his candidacy to succeed himself continue to be made. He has just been endorsed by the Union league in addition to the Anti-Saloon league, the Spiritual the Municipal league, department of citizenship of the Christian Endeavor union, the wholesaie druggists and other organizations, besides individuals in all walks of life. • • • Volunteer workers in the campaign for the elccUon of Henry J. Stevens for superior judge report that the sentiment favoring the election of "the best qualified man in Los Angeles county/’ as he Is termed by hla friends, has centered strongly during the last few days, and this district is certain to show a proportion of Stevens votes even greater than that in the primary election, when, in many precincts, Stevens was among the leaders on the judiciary ticket. Strong committees have organized in Long Beach, Pasadena, Alhambra and Whittier, while friends of Stevens throughout the Santa Monica bay district have carried on an active campaign for his election. • • • Superior Judge Russ Avery today received a letter from the president of St. Ignatius club, in which he says: "The board of directors of St. Ignatius club requests me, as president of the club, to inform you that your candidacy for superior judge at the election, Nov. B, has the unanimous support of all our members. I wish you success and pledge myself to do my best to assime it.” • • • M. E. Bryant, president of the Half Century association, has issued the following statement: “As president of the Half Century association I can say that we heartily indorse and ask the support of all elderly men and women for Judge L. H. Valentine, who is a candidate to succeed himself on the superior court bench, "Judge Valentine is a member of the Half Century association and from my acquaintance with him I give him ray unqualified and heartiest indorsement and support, "Referring to the record of Judge Valentine, his personal record is above reproach and his judicial record speaks for itself. We believe that his decisions have been fair and jusL”