Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
Mr.. Stone in nomination:

Ar. Chairman and Gentlemen 0fthe C0nuenton:
As the representatives of the Republican
party of Wisconsin, we have assembled to
place IN nomination the names of individuals
who are TO be our standard bearers, the names
OF winners, the names of men who will lead our
party to victory. In doing this personal pre-
ferment and local pride may cause qualification
and pleasure. 10 secure party success, it is at
times necessary to forego the pleasures of ones
own wishes and to consider the welfare of the
party.
It is with feelings of pardonable pleasure and
pride that [ come before this convention and
place for It's consideration as candidate for
acknowledgements, one whom the people of
his district have ever hOnOred and supported.
present for your consideration the name of
him, whom if you nominate, not only the peo-
pie OF his district, but of the whole state Will
delight to honor and support next November.
The man aspiring to this high office should
be man of ability, a man of unuuestioned in
tegr1ty, man of pure and spOtless character,
a man conscientious and fearless in the dis
charge OF every duty, man strong either a
private citizen public official. We wish
to see when the votes are counted next NOvem-
Der one Of the OId-time majorities, we wish to
see our opponents routed. 1t therefore be-
comes our duty as Republicans of this state to
nominate candidates who will win by an over
whelmlng number of votes We wish to nomi-
nate Tor ueutenant-gOvernOr a man who is an
Ideal Repu blcan, one who represents the peo
pIe one who will add immeasura bly, to the
strength of the ticket. We wish tonominate a
man who stands for harmony and the well-be-
ing OF the party. one who will poll a rOuSing
majority of votes next November He should
be Republican of the most pronounced type.
The man to nominate is one who will combine
ana unite every element IN our party he should
pc a man OF wide experience, a man of sound
judgment, man of fine business ability a man
who enjoys the confidence, respect and the es-
TEEN of the entire public. This kind of man
VII! not only be tower of strength to his par
ty, but Will be a powerful factor in all that
tends to make greater great party, greater
the right place.
know such man-you all want to know
hIm-nOble, honorable, generous, brOad-mind-
ed, wise In counsel mature and deliberate in
judgment, and in every way well and eminent
Iy qualified to fulfill the duties of the office
He IS tried and true Republican. Loyal and
constant he has ever been to his party. He has
been an ardent, honest, earnest worker for IFS
success his entire political life. Nobly and
we'll has he ever responded to its call, and his
good will and influence have been felt in every
campaign.
The man ask you to nominate is not an un
tried man. Three times has he served as a |
memoerlot the state assembly; although living
IN one OF the strongest of the strongholds Of
the opposition he has succeeded in getting ma
JOrltles of from 500 to 700 votes in district
that was normally 900 and upwards the other
way. What does this mean what does it sig
nIfy? 1t means that at his home, where he is
loved, loved for the sterling qualities that he
possesses, the people, regardless of their party
affiliations, vote for him. For six years he has
been member of the State Central committee.
He has been Republican ever since he cast his
first ballot, long ago.
think it a privilege gof which any man
might justly be proud to stand before this
convention, to place in nomination a name
that is significant Of party success. [ deem
1tan honor as Republican, in the interest
OF party victory, to name this distinguished
republican for lieutenant-gOvernOr.
Gentlemen Of the convention, the man that
I ask you to nominate is the HOnOrahI Jesse
Stone, of WatertOwn. His name will be
power of influence and might. Gentlemen,
mark well my words, for the name Of Jesse
is significant; and gentlemen of the cOnven-
tlOn, II you wish to build solid. if you wish to
eulld secure If you wish to build on a last
ing ing foundatIoni | ask you where can you get
better material than "StOne?'
Mr.. Thauer spoke earnestly, elo-
quently and in good taste, and his ad-
dress was highly commended by all
who heard it. He was frequent
ly interrupted by applause, showing
not only the popularity of him whose
merits he presented, but the conven-
tion's appreciation of the speakers
effort. 1t was Mr.. Thauer's maiden
appearance in state convention and
he acquitted himself unusually we'll.
In opposition to Mr.. Stone, Assem-
blyman Frank Tucker, of Omro, was
brought before the convention for
consideration. He was urged into the
field by a portion of the La Toilette
supporters shortly before the conven-
tion met. Mr.. Stones nomination
was seconded by I. w. Spence, of
Milwaukee; Christ Sauer, of Winnie
bago, and A. L. Kreutzer, of Wausau
There was little anxiety felt by the
Stone supporters as to the outcome,
as it was safe betting all the time
that he would have large majority.
The roll call showed the total number
of votes cast to be 1,044, of which Mr..
Stone received 756 and Mr.. Tucker
298, giving Mr.. Stone majority of
45S. The vote by districts was as