Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-02-18
The disappointment of DIR. 4.
S. McDill to the Superinten-
dency of the State Hospi-
tai for the Insane.

Ial lOf Tile Gusdues
DR.. Ranney, the Superintendent of
the above named institution has re
signed his position, and DR.. Alex. S.
McDill, who formerly occupied the po-
sition has been reelected by the Di-
rectors, to assume its responsible
duties on the first day Of April next.
Ever since the resignation of DR.. Nc
Dill it has been the desire of the
trustees that he be reinstated. Such
excellent satisfaction had been given
during the term of his superintendent
cy that the feeling was general, and
all invitation was extended the DIR. so
long ago as last September when DR..
Ranney signifed his intention to re-
sign. The Doctors unexpired term in
Congress alone at that time prevented
him from accepting the proffered po-
sition. At the solicitations of his
many friends DR.. McDill accepted
denomination as the candidate of the
Republican party of the 8th Con-
gressional District, much against his
preferences. The result of the cleo
ton is known. To secure the seat to
which without doubt he was lawfully
elected, but which has been given to
his competitor involves a deal oftroub-
al and expense, inasmuch as his contes-
tant has, undoubtedly, through the in
trigue Of his political friends made
allegations which to prove their ia lsity,
would involve an expense equal to the
pay attaching to the position. Their
charges are varied and extend to nearly
every county in the district, which
IS the largest in the state further the
verdict to De given must come from a
strongly partisan House, intensely
democratic, which almost precludes
the possibility of favorable decision.
In view Of these facts DR.. McDiIl has
concluded to not contest for the con-
gressional position, but will assume
the duties which have hitherto devolv-
ed upon him, and which he has be-
fore discharged with honor to himself
and satisfaction to the State. The
compliment extended is a cutting
rebnke to those who SO wilfuily
brought false accusations against the
Dr's integrity during the recent cam
paign, in connection with the manage
ment Of the Hospital.
Had it not have been for the frauds
perpetrated in Wood County it is very
probable no question would have ar
risen as to the election of Mr.. McDill,
and he would have received the certif
cate without question.
The Chippewa Herald in comment
ing upon the result says:
Had it not been for the rascally out
rage of the Wood County canvassers
In throwing out town, in order that
one of them might hold on to the
Office of County Clerk, the Doctoi
would have received the certificate Of
election and held the Office, for the
reason assigned by Judge Cate about
frauds in Chippewa County" etc.
were too trivial to receive even re.
spectacle consideration.
The Adams Co. Press further says
That DR.. McDill was fairly elected by
a majority of the votes east in this Con
gressional District for Representative
at the last election, no one pretends tc
deny That he was cheated out Of the
certificate Of election, by the rascality
Of the eanvassing sofhcers Of Wood
County, is equally certain.
While we regret to loose Sc faithful
a man from our legislative halls, yet
We rejoice chat his valuable services
are net &c be lost to the State, nor t
those of a suffering humanity who sc
greatly stand in need of tried ant
faithful guardian.
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AN EFFORT is being made By Con