Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-01
ASSEMBLYMANF
A. CADY DEAD
Jumped from Balcony of Hospital
at Hot Springs, Arkansas,
Wednesday.
ESCAPED FROM NURSE
WHILE in DELIRIUM
Brief Sketch of His Career.
Death Great Loss to Grand
Rapids.

| This community was much shocked
| Wednesday afternoon to learn Of the
sudden death of AsSemblyman Frank
A. Cady at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The telegram stated that he had es.
capped from his nurse about 10 O'Clock
in the morning, while in a delirium
from fever and had jumped from the
balcony of the third story of the
hospital, where he was being cared
for, falling to the concrete floor below.
Death was instantaneous.
Mr.. Cady had gone to Hot Springs
to recuperdte his health about five
weeks ago. He was suffering from
some affection of the bladder. Mrs.
Cady accompanied him. Shortly
after reaching there he underwent an
operation, from which he rallied, but
his recovery was very slow. Still
friends here did not suppose that his
condition was critical. Letters were
received from him by Senator Wiper
man and e. A. Upham as late as
Monday. He was evidently in very
low spirits and much discouraged by
the slow progress he was making. In
one of the letters he wrote that he
had had two very severe chills the
night before, and he added: "God
knows when 1 shall be able to return
to Grand Rapids"
Few men in this county were better
known than Mr.. Cady, and few had
more personal friends. His long resi-
dence in Marshfield and this city had
given him very large circle OF
acguaintanceS, and the numerous
public positions to which he had been
elected showed the high esteem in
which he was held. Every public
trust confided to him he had admin
istered with fidelity and ability, and
his death will be everywhere de-
plored. In the legislature he was
considered one Of the leaders, and as
chairman of the judiciary committee
of the assembly he was influential in
shaping much important legislation.
He was firm believer in government
by the people, and an earnest advocate
of the primary election law.
Mr.. Cady was believer in the
future of Grand Rapids and he had
made many plans whereby he might
assist in the growth Of his home
city. His loss to the community
will be much felt by everyone. His
wife and family have the heartfelt
sympathy of all citizens.
His remains will be taken to Kill
bOurn, his old home and the home of
his parents, for burial. Mrs. Cady
was with him at Hot Springs. His
only son is student at St. Johns
Military academy at Delafield.
Frank Cadg was one of the hardest
working members of the last legis-
lature. AS the chairman Of the as
sembly committee on judiciary he was
at work day and night, and there was
not matter before his committee to
which he did not give personal at
tention. He drew the greater num-
Der of the substitute bills and the
amendments to bills which were
agreed upon by the committee. AS
chairman of this, the hardest worked
committee of the legislature, he pas
sed upon more bills than the chairman
of any other committee. The COM
mittee held daily sessions and all who
attended remarked upon the uniform
courtesy and the willingness of the
chairman to give every person and
interest the fullest opportunity to
be heard upon every matter which
| was pending in the committee.
Mr.. Cady was firm supporter of
Gov. La Toilette in the contest to
secure primary election bill, and to
enact the law for taxation of the
railroad companies Of the state upon
| the same basis as other property.
| Although the duties of his committee
were heavy and taxed his strength, he
still found time to post himself on all
the important matters which came
before the legislature and he took an
important part in determining the
course of legislation. AS the chair
man Of the judiciary committee he
was the recognized leader on the floor.
While he did not participate in the
debates as often as some of the other
members he was recognized as a great
force.
Mr.. Cady was strong forcible
lspeaker. He had dry humor which
kept those who listened to him good
natured and interested. He was ex
tremely popular with all the members
as he was always willing TO do any
thing in reason to help those who
desired his aid.
| Frank A. Cady was a successful
attorney and had. large Interests ir
real estate. He was born in the
town of Newport, Columbia county
Wis, Dec. 81, 1858. He obtained hi.
education in the common schools
Kllbourn City high sehoel and the