Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-06-25
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
Capt. Boutelle N0minated as Candidate
for Congress.

sionai district convention of republicans, hell
in Bangor, Thursday afternoon, was a larg'
and harmonies gathering-every county il
the district being represented. S. W
Mathews of Aroostook, presided: POL dele
gates were present. Can't. Bou,elle of Ban
gor. was nominated unanimously by ballot a:
candidate for Representative to Congress, re-
pointed to wait upon him, and he appeared
accepting the nomination in person. and was
received with great enthusiasm. Speeche.
| were made by Hon. Lewis Barker and Sena.
| tor Hamiin. Lewis B. johnson of Houlton
was nominated for Presidential elector.
| Republicans Open the Campaign.
The republicans of this city opened the
campaign tonight by throwing out large
banner bearing the name of Garfield \ Arthur
and Daniel +. Davis. Speeches were made
by Senator Hamiin and Paul X. Seavey.
The friends of Capt. Boutelle in large num-
bers marched to his residence on Broadway,
| this evening, and rendered him a serenade, in
honor Of his nomination. Speeches were
made by Capt. Boutelle and Gov. Davis.
Music by ST. Johns Band
Second District Convention.
AUBURN, June "a. The second district re-
publican convention was held at Auburn to-
day. Hon. William 2. Frye was renominated
Representative 10 Congress by acclamation.
Hon. Otis Hayford. of Canton, was nominated
Presidential elector.
Fled to Canada.
CALAIS, June ~. Rev. John Morse, re-
ported drowned Wednesday, was recognized
in Calais at midnight, Wednesday night. 1t
is evident the effort to create the belief of ac-
centai death has failed. His singular con.
duct is believed to have been caused by re-
ported complications with woman in Dexter.
1t is reported he had effected S3 900 life in
surance, few days ago. 1t is stated his
friends sent him into Canada at I O'Clock
Wednesday morning.
Democrats Firing Salutes.
PORTLAND. June "a. The democrats of
Portland, at , o'clock, are firing Presidential
salutes for Hancock and English.
Arrested.
ID. Howard, driver, and Alden, painter, in
the employ of the Portland Horse Railroad
Co.. were arrested on Thursday, for robbing
the money boxes on the cars. False keys
been engaged in this business for long
time.
Portland COmmandery Mt Newport.
NEWPORT, X. l., June 81. Portland Com
mandery arrived here this forenoon, from
Providence. They were met at the depot by
delegation of Washington Commaudcry.
After parade the visitors received a collation.
by the local commandery. the officers of
which will dine with the visitors and guests
of the latter at the Ocean House. The visi
tors will return to Providence at 43O.
Salute Fired in Lewiston.
LEWISTON, June -. The democrats are
firing salute in honor of Hancock's nomina-
ton.
No Fusion i'm Theirs.
RocKLANp, June "a. The greenback and
democratic county conventions were held in
Thomaston to-day. The conventions did not
fuse, but nominated entirely district county
ticket. Nominations BY the greenbackers are
as follows:
Senator-W. w. Perry, Camden.
Clerk of Courts-E ID. Merriam. Camden
Judge of Probate-Stephcn +. Gushee, Ap-
pleton.
Register of Probate-B X. Kalloch, Rock
land.
County Trcasurer-Thomas B. Spear.
Rockland.
Sherif-Charles r. Dunton, Union.
County Attorney-John .. Robinson,
Thomaston.
County Commissioner-Levi W. Smith,
Vinalhaven.
Nominations of the democratic convention
are as follows:
Senator-Atwood Levensaler Thomaston.
Clerk of Courts-Lewis F.. Starrett, War
ren.
Judge of Probate-Henry Spalding. South
Thomaston.
Register of Probate-Augustus S. Fales,
Cushing.
Sheriff-H. r. Morton. Union.
County Attorney. II. Montgomery, CAM
den.
County Treasurer-Wm. II. Rhoades, Rock.
land.
County ommissioner-Ruggles s. Torrey.
St. George.
st. Johns Day.
| WATERvILLE, June "a. St. Albans Com
mandery, and the Sir Knights of Portland sc
in line, accompanied by Haverhill Corne
Band, arrived here at IL A. NJ. and were re-
ceived by the Sir Knights of st. Omer Com
mandery, 30 in line. with West Watervillt
Cornet Band. After parading the principal
| streets of the village, the Sir Knights partool
of an elegant and bountiful collation. at th'
residence of Past Eminent Commander Nat
Meader. After pleasant hour the visitin!
Sir Knights were escorted to the headquarter
/ of the commandery at the Elmwood, opened
for this occasion. when banquet was spread
at p. NJ. A reception and hop in the spa
cious and elegant parlor of the Elmwood va
rendered the visitors to-nigl.. The weather
was delightful and the parade the most sue
cessful and imposing ever witnessed here
The Sir Knights leave for home at s A. NJ
tomorrow. The Elmwood. o. ID. Seavey
proprietor. just completed, is one of the bes
and finest equipped houses in New England
1t will be opened to the public generally ol
the 9Th of July.
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