[1] In addition to his legal career, Smith was editor of the Kern County Echo newspaper.

[1] Among his legislative achievements was the bill establishing California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, enacted in 1901.

[1] In 1902, he was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination for the United States House of Representatives, losing the primary to Milton J.

[1] By the spring of 1912, Smith was seriously ill with heart trouble, and he declined to seek another term in Congress.

[1] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress