The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-21

amassed a comfortable fortune at the prac-
tice of law, which led him into railroad
operations. He Is a splendid specimen of
physical manhood, standing 6 feet 2 in his
stockings, and as tall and straight as an
Indian. He has tawny black hair and is
gifted with winning manners. He makes
friends rapidly and holds fast to them.
de is polite always, and yet sincere. In
recognition of his splendid services to the
Mckinley movement in Indiana he was
chosen temporary chairman of the st.
Louis convention. Mr.. Fairbanks has an
interesting family of daughters, and their
accession to the Indiana colony in the ma
tional capital is impatiently awaited by
their friends
The Tall Sycamore.
If Mr.. Fairbanks succeeds in his amh;.
tion to be senator from Indiana, he will,
succeed one of the veterans of the senate
Daniel w. Voorhees,. If Mr.. Voorhees, was
the Tall Sycamore of the Wabash, as be
has been known for many years what
shall we call his successor, who oyertons
even the Tall Sycamore by several incbesp
Mr.. voorhees, is now in Washington, but
Is not often seen in his seat in the senate
chamber. He Is still weak from his long
illness, though he expresses himself hone.
ful that years of activity yet remain IN
him. Mr.. Voorhees, says he has bean on
busy during the past summer irving to
Keep on the face of the earth that he has
had no time to worry about the political
events which were consigning him RI nr,-
vate lifo. He has reached that point' ba
says, where he Is glad to be permitted 40
live even in the humblest station. Son.
ator voorhees, is one Of the veterans of tho
upper house He has been there mora thar
~ years. He was appointed by the GOV.
ernor OF his state, Nov 6, 1877. Tn succaoa
oliver r, Morton, deceased. There arc
only half dozen men in the senate who
have served longer in that body confirm.
ously than Mr.. Voorhees,.
II senator voorhees, sufficiently recovers
bis health, no hopes to take to the lectura
platform. He has hattering offers for tails
about congenial subjects and is a fascinat.
Ing public speaker. He has been ono 20
the oratorical stars of the senate ohan,bor
Tor many years. If notice was given tbot
the Tall Sycamore expected Co sneak tho
galleries were always filled. He Is horn
orator, and, though he excelsin crificisn,
ana pronunciation, he has heart warm
ana sympathetic, as many juries have been
made To feel. As defender of licensed
men before jury Mr. Voorhees, is perhaps
unrivaied among American lawyers.
The Wisconsin Contest.
In Wisconsin the new senator With.
much doubt will be John w Snoonon
Mr. Spooner left the senate six veors 49,,
after serving single term, in which 5o
Haae national reputation. He was com.
PEELED to retire by party changes in HE
stat, which brought Democrat in his
place. Mr. Villas was elected to succeoS
AIR. Spooner, and now Mr.. Snoonor .'',,,
hsyo the pleasure of taking up the toga
wnen Mr.. Villas lays it down. He will Also
nave the satisfaction of knowing thai a.
nas been worthily worn during his ALI.
49, - .,,. =. Is not often IN the ups and downs
on politics that men thus succeed ono No.,
other In tho senate. ''o an
Mn spooner belongs to.what Ia known
IN wisconsin rs the Sawyer faction % thn
party. and IL Uncle Phii--s..- Savvos liz, sas