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Hogg, James Stephen

lawyer, jurist, governor, was born March 24, 1851, near Rusk, Texas. He commenced life as a printer, entered journalism, and for several years was the owner and editor of a newspaper. He was admitted to the general of Texas. In 1890 he was elected bar, and in 1886 was elected attorneyto the high office of governor of Texas, and was elected to a second term. He had previously filled the office of justice of the peace; district and county attorney, and other minor offices. He has been a consistent democrat; has never been defeated in the conventions of his party, nor at the polls; and in the face of the brightest prospects has declined to become a candidate for United States senator, preferring to devote his time to private life and his profession.