The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-29
The Senatorship.


Three Republicans A. Cook, j. V.
Quarles and Isaac Stephenson-have so
far openly declared themselves as can
didates for the seat in the United
States Senate now occupied by John L.
Mitchell of this city. One or two 9TH
ers are sure to be added to the list and
probably more, so that it is apparent
that the vote in the legislature on the
Senatorship will be divided among the
several candidates to such an extent on
the first few ballots that it's ultimate
choice is an interesting subject OF spec
u1atiOn. The three candidates before
the public all have special claims for
recognition and strong backing in GER
tain sections of the state, while those
vet to announce their candidacy are
expected to be equally formidable con-
testants for the honor of representing
the State in the upper house of Con-
gress. 1t will be very spirited con-
test, but there is no reason to appre
bend that any bitterness will enter into
it. The candidates are on frinedly
terms and all are believed to be desir
Gus of promoting harmony within the
party. The very fact that there are so
many candidates relieves the situation
of the intensity that so often charac-
terizes an election when but two
names are presented for consideration.
Of the three candidates at present in
the field it is interesting to note some
facts. In point of age Mr.. Stephenson
is considerably the senior of both MI.
Quarles and Mr.. Cook. being SO years
old last June. Mr.. Quarles was born
in December, 1843, and is not yet SO,
being more than fourteen years young
er than Mr.. Stephenson, while Mr..
Cook was born in January, 1849, and
is therefore nearly twenty years the
Junior of Mr.. Stephenson and over FIVE
years younger than Mr.. Quarles. Mr..
Stephenson would be about 70 on as
Stunning Office, if elected, Mr.. Quarles
SIS and Mr.. Cook 81. In politics and
in business, as in age, Mr.. Stephen
sons experience is wider than that of
either of his rivals. From early times
he has been conspicuous member of
the Republican party in Wisconsin and
he represented the Ninth district in
Congress for three terms. His bust
ness interests are so extensive that he
is considered one of the Wealthiest
men in the state, whereas both Mr..
Quarles and Mr.. Cook are considered
men of comparatively modest means.
Either Mr.. Stephenson or Mr.. Cook
might perhaps be called rPpi esenta-
tives of the states business interests,
while MI. Quarles as a lawyer is I'M
doubtedly qualified to represent the
same interests, as well, but possesses
the special qualifications that his legal
training gives him. Mr. Quarles ie the
most highly educated man of the trio,
beinga college graduate, and is besides
an orator of acknowledged brilliancy.
All three are self made men and the
success they have had in life is sure
indication of the possession of ability
sufficient to represent the state credit
ably in the Senate. 1t is decidedly
agreeable to note the fact that the can
didates now aspiring to election by the
Republican party of Wisconsin to a seat
in the United States Senate are so
worthy of the honor they are seeking.
The question which should be settled
in determining between them is which
one unites the greatest number of
qualities that fG him to give the state
the best service in the Senate and is
best fitted to assist in solving the new
and important problems which the
war has developed and which Con-
gress must now meet.