As a delegate to the 1892 Democratic National Convention , Baker was a supporter of Grover Cleveland . When Cleveland was elected , Baker applied to become the territory 's Chief Justice . His support as a delegate , combined with endorsements by L. C. Hughes , Joseph Henry Kibbey , Richard Elihu Sloan , and William Henry Stilwell , resulted in a recess appointment on May 16 , 1893 . On top of his duties as Chief Justice , Baker was responsible Arizona Territory 's third judicial district . To this was added the roles of member of board of curators for the territorial library and member of board of regents for the Arizona Normal School at Tempe ( now Arizona State University )
1892 Democratic National Convention
1892 Democratic National Convention
Albert C. Baker