The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-14
A Tribute TO NIr. Reed.

tatives the Republican party cannot afford to
lose. He is able, bright, strong, and most
zsalous defender of Republican principles AS
the shrewd sharpshooters of an army pick out
the men who make the hostile force most eff
fective, the Democrats are concentrating ef-
forts to bsat Mr. Reed, though with little pros
pect of success. An especial reason for their
spite against him is that his shrewdness and
ability were very damaging to the Democratic
party when the SAGE of Cipher Alley was in-
vestigated. The completeness of Mr.. Tilden's
exposure made the Democrats hate Mr.. Reed
and Mr.. Hiscock with a perfect hatred. Bat
Mr.. Reed has enraged them many times since
atday by his keen defence Of the protective
system, and OF the shipping interests of the
State from which he comes Maine would not
be wise to send any less experienced man in
his place, but would be particularly foolish to
elect member who would obey the dictates
OF free-trade Democratic caucus.
A ROusing Rally in Bath.
James B. Roney of Philadelphia and VIM.
@. Plummer, Dakota, addressed an enthusiast
tic Republican mass meeting at Bath last
night. Hon. j. W. Wakefield presided. A
large audience was present in spite of the
pouring rain.
Flag Raising at Fryeburg.
The Republicans of Fryeburg threw beau
tiful 2Ox30 Blaine and Logan flag to the breeze
Monday afternoon. Senator Hale will address
the citizens of Fryeburg, Thursday evening,
Aug. IA.
Flag Raising at BOOthbay.
There are three Blaine and Logan flags
across the streets of Boothbay, the third being
raised Saturday evening last across Custom
House Square to Lake Block. There was
large ana enthusiastic attendance. The Booth
hay Rand nlaVn0
and a stirring speech was made by @. III.
Fisher, Esq, and the campaign formally
opened. Congressman Dingley will speak
in Boothbay on Saturday evening
Hancock Democratic Convention.
The Democratic county convention was held
at Ellsworth Wednesday. 1t made the follow
ing nominations Senators, Sylvanus G.. Has
ken, Deer Isle, and Ambrose Simpson, Sulli-
van; Treasurer, Eben Fl. King, Lamoine;
Sheriff, William B. Mitchell, Ellsworth 4;
Attorney, e. Webster French, fremont; Clerk
OF Courts, Edward E. Brady, Ellsworth; Judge
of Probate, w. W. A. Heath, fremont Reg
lister of Probate, 81. Higgins, Jr., Ellsworth
The Second District Greenback Conyen-
ton.
The Greenback convention of the second
district met in Bath Wednesday Thirteen
were present. The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Emerson, who called DR..
II. B. Eaton of Camden to preside. W.. W.
Perry of Camden was chosen candidate for
Representative to Congress. A district COM
mittee was chosen as follows: Wallace Cope
land, of Turner; 81. s. Hobbs, of Rockland
Sewall Golf, of Mex leo; Washington Gilbert,
OF Bath. Short speeches were made by
MeS5rs. Perry and Emerson, after which the
convention adjourned.
The First Rally in Calais-An Enthus-
iastic Gathering.
The first Republican rally Of the campaign
was held in Calais last evening with a large
audience in attendance. The meeting was
presided over by Hon. G. B. Rounds, who af-
ter a few remarks introduced Congressman
@. A, Boutelle as the first speaker. He spoke
at considerable length, his chief points being
on the tariff and financial questions He was
followed by Gen. G. H. Grosvenor of Ohio
He congratulated the party on their selection
of Blaine and Logan, both time honored lead
ers OF the party in peace and war. He de-
nounced the independent movement and class
ed Cleveland and Hendricks as specimens of
the old war democracy, the foes of purity and
welfare of the people. Both speakers were re.
ceived with great enthusiasm.
Piscnfaquis Democratic Convention.
The Democrats of Piscataquis county met
at Dover Wednesday, making the following
nominations: Senator, A. G. Wade, Sanger
ville sheriff, o. W. Trask, Atkinson; treasur-
er, John G. Henning, Guilford; county attor-
ney, d. l.. Savage, Foxcroft; clerk, T. M.
Knowlton, Sangerville; register of probate,
x. P. Sargent. In the afternoon a fair sized
audience was addressed by John B. Redman,
John f. Lynch and John Benson.
Knox Democratic Convention.
The Knox County Democrats held their con-
vention in Rockland Wednesday. Hon. Sam
uel Bryant of Rockland was chairman; Rod
ney Thompson of Friendship secretary. The
following nominations were made: Senator,
W. Atwood Levensaler of Thomaston; clerk of
courts, L. A Starrett of Warren; Judge of
probate, G. X. Miller of Camden; county
treasurer, w. A. Rhoades of Rockland. The
other four nominations were left open to be
hlled BY the Greenbackers, who hold their con-
vention on Saturday. The convention closed
with cheers for Cleveland and Hendricks.
Notes.
At the Republican caucus, held at Canton,
Aug. 18th, G. III. Gilbert was nominated to
represent the Republican district composed of
the towns of Canton, Hartford, Sumner, Wood
stock and Greenwood.
A Blaine and Logan club was organized in
Caribou, Saturday evening last. A single
notice in the Republican brought out goodly
number and without any urging between 20
and so signed the constitution and bylaws,
after which they organized by choosing @. G.
King, Esq, president and p. s. Goud, secre-
tary, and electing other necessary officers.
Meetings are to be held every Saturday even
ing at o'clock, and lively times are antici.
pated. Among the signatures above referred
to there are the names of Greenbackers and
several lifelong Democrats. The club means
business
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