Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-01-29

my 1oNO anu uOiiOI NJ Ob4CI hicsh,
will say we'll one.
Mr.. Kids remarks were well re-
ceived. He spoke out of the shadow
OF defeat, sac there was a sadness III
MS mann that one SO honored and
beloved by the people of the state
should be discarded and rejected.
This closed the speech making, and
the chair announced that the clerk
would call the roll, and each member
OF the caucus would signify the per-
son for whom he voted at the call OF
his name. The roll was called aud
the folIowing-named gentlemen voted
for Speoner:
Senators ComstocB, Erwin, Ginty., Hoyt, Hurl-
burt, lanes, Lins Lord, Maxwell, Miner, Mason,
KING w adClngton, Ware, Warner and Wiley.
Assemblymen Bartholf, Byton. Bouffleur, Bray
ton, Challoner Clarke B., Clark, S. Il, Fairchild,
GODDARD, Hart, Hubbard, ISenrng, johnson, Lee
Norcross, Nye, Oddie, O'Neill, Parish, Pc ter,
Reynolds Sanborn, Sloggy, Smiley, Stanshfeld,
stephens, Taylor, Thayer. Thomas, Wallace, Wal
Vood WeScott, WilliamS--54.
The following voted for FaIPchIId ::
Senators Kidd, Parry and Wechselberg.
Assem6lymen Adams, Buell., Byers, Cox, Day,
DorWiq. EIkert, EStabroOk, Hazsn, Hobart, Fl IL
man, Klein, Lavlor Lagrand. Linse, Morgan,
Young-25.
Sen. Stanley, when his name was
called rose and stated that he was
paired with Mr.. Friend who was alb
sent. Stanley was for Speoner and
Friend was for Gen. Fairchild.
The chair announced the vote, and
that Col. Spooner was the nominee.
Mr. Lagrand moved to make it
unanimous, and Sen. Kidd seconded
the motion.
a committee consisting Of Parry,
Nye and Norcross was then sent to
notify the Colonel; ana another
headed by Hans B. Warner was sent
to find Gen. Fairchild who was re-
ported to be at the Twain Gable enter
talnment having a good laugh at the
good things there furnished.
Col. Spooner was introduced amid
hearty applause, the gallery and lob,
bles having filed as soon as the doors
were thrown open after the vote was
AIKEN. The cslonel spoke gracefully
and extemp oraneously and in man
FER displaying much feeling, though
well under control, and with much
and deliberauon, as
follows
Mr.. G. airman and gentlemen of the Republican
Legislative Caucus:
am formally advised by your committee that
IN dIScharging the duty of selecting candi late
Tor United States senator your choice has fallen
upon me. From the standpoint of an American
citizen. the United States senate is the highest
legislative body In the world, and l Should be
either more Or less than q man if | could corne
before you under such circumstances, without
some degree of trepidation. L am
fully mindful, gentlemen, that to be named
by great party for such an ofic
is distinguished honor, but know also that a
public office is public trust, and that seat in
the senate of the United States is not tt be COW
eted for the honor which b. longs to the place
merely, but rather for the opportunity which it
affords for faithful and efficient service 10 the
people, and for The honor which such service
brings with it.
Tho genius of Timothy O. Howe and Matthew
III. Carpenter by which they brought glory to
Wisconsin in the senate. and the ability stead
faStneSS by which Angus Cameron has the
respect of his colleagues and the conide ce of the
people. have made it difficult for those who come
after them to meet the popular demand ia a
senator, but if the C. dice of this caucus shall be-
come the choice of the legislature. pledge you
and through you the people of Wisconsin, that ]
shall have no interest bnt their interest and that
l will give to the state of Wisconsin the highest
efforts of my life until shall give back into your
keeping the great trust with which you will have
clothed me.
It has been suggested that my election to the
United States senate may bring disaster upon the
party. If [ could feel, gentlemen, that this sug-
geStion is with warrant [ should beg you tonight
10 reverse your Judgment and record my defeat
for the success of the republican pa ty, and the
advancement of its principles, are dearer to my
heart than any possible personal ambition. ut
how could believe II to be with warrant, having
the cordial and steadfast support Of Rock and
Walworth, and Vernen, and Richland. and
Waupaca. and the empire of splendid republican
ism stretching away to The north?
have right to congratulate you, and the re-
pubIicans of Wisconsin, and not only the repub-
LEANS but the whole people of Wis 'onsin, that
this contest, Which with me ends tonight, has
been one altogether commendable from every
standpoint 1t has been what such contests with
IN the party ought to be contest among friends
almost aS a G9s rec from sIandeF
and if the fortunes of the fight had brought this
honor to my distinguished competitor instead of
to me, there would have been in my disappoiut-
ment, gentlemen, no element. of bitterness for
he would have Won it S he won the splendid hut
mournful honor which he carries by his soe-in
a manly way, and | would not in the least degree
have begrudged it to him; and I dare to believe
that this sentiment will find in his heart ready
response.
Gentlemen, cannot. if [ would, detain you
longer. Let me say only this more: that if in the
years to come shall in anywse fail you, it shall
not be my fault
Good night
After Col. spooner had concluded
Gen. Fairchild, who had come in
during the Colonel's speech, stepped
upon the stand amid applause. He
never appeared to better advantage.
Although unexpectedly called, his
manner was placid, and he spoke with
great felicity Of manner and diction.
He said he was unprepared to
make a speech, and could only
say what his heart should
send to his tongue. He endorsed all
that Col. Spooner had said concern
ing the good spirit and friendly rival
ry of the late contest, 1t had been
conducted in The utmost kindness and
in that spirit he accepted the result.
He paid a high tribute to his success
full compe ,itor, and said that the re-
suit should not and must not cause a
rent in the party, and all must strive
to prevent such result.
Then, after three cheers. proposed
by Ogden FL. Fethers fer Gen. Fair
child, and three more, with Mr.. Buell.
as proposer, for Col. Spooner, the
Caucus adjourned
Another French oman Takes the Law
in Her Hands.
H.