The Republican journal., 1888-06-28
Maine Matters.
DEMOCRATIC DOINGS.

William Emery, c. +. Allen, Arthur SewaIl.
Hon. S. J. Anderson, Hon. j. S. Palmer, Hon.
c. II. Chase, Geo. +. Clifford and others. Hon.
S. S. Brown was chairman, and A. w. Madi-
gan secretary. 1t was decided that the old
State Committee should run the coming cam
paign, as there had been no action taken by the
Democratic State Convention relieving them
from that duty. An executive committee was
appointed, consisting of Arthur Sewall. 7. c.
Stewart, William Emery, c. Z. Allen, S. S.
Brown and several members of the State Com
mittee. This committee organized with the
choice of these officers: Chairman. Hon. s. S.
Brown; Treasurer, Hon. William G. Davis:
Secretary, Charles Z. Allen. A number of
that the executive committee meet again in
Portland soon for arranging and completing
the plan of campaign.
The Penobscot county democratic conven-
tion was held in Bangor, Wednesday. and
nominated as follows: Senators. Sewall of Old
town, Crosby of Dexter, and William Conners
of Bangor: County Attorney, =. II. Gillin of
Bangor; County Treasurer, j. f. Hill, Exeter;
County Commissioner, J. W. Burke of Lee;
Sheriff, q. w. Brown of Bangor.
The democratic county committee of Knox
county held meeting at the court house in
Rockland, recently, Chairman William S.
Thurston of Rockland, presiding. 1t was vot-
ed to hold the county convention in ROcklaEd
during the second week in August.
The statement has been going the rounds.
that Leonard SWEET, of Chicago, who presented
Judge Gresham's name Thursday, is the man
who nominated Lincoln. That is a mistake.
The man who made the speech at the Chicago
convention of 1860, placing Lincoln in nomina-
ton, was Mr.. Judd. of Illinois, and the nomi-
nation was seconded by Mr.. Smith. of Indiana
At the same convention Stewards name was
presented by Evarts, Dayton's by Dudley of
New Jersey, Salmon p. Chase's by Reeder of
Pennsylvania. Edward Bates's by Blair of Mis-
souri,, and John McLean's by Corwin Of Ohio.
At the Baltimore convention of 1864. Mr.. Cam
eron, of Pennsylvania. presented resolution
moving the denomination of Lincoln. The
resolution was adopted, and there was no
speech-making. Mr. SWEET was, however. Il
warm personal and political friend of Mr.. Lin
coin, whose acquaintance he formed after adj
mission to the Illinois bar at Bloomington in
1s49. He is native of Oxford in this State.
and read law at Portland previous to enlisting
for the Mexican war. He served through the
was rs private and then settled in Illinois.
Portland Advertiser.
\ PORTLAND LADT'S BOOK.
The Congregational Sunday School and Pub
fishing Society have recently published little
book entitled "Adelaha. the Story of Wo-
mans Life and Work." by Mrs. Elizabeth NJ.
Rowland who as Miss Elizabeth Gould. was
well known in Portland. 1t is the history of a
arly bright and beautiful Christian character.
The story is Il ''true story of a Maine woman.
and includes brief records of experiences ii.
mission work among the negroes in the South
during the last year or two of the war. and of
unusual phases of life and Christian W ork in
manufacturing town in Pennsylvania after the
war. The sketch was written. however, with
Il religious purpose. Its object is to preserve
the memory and extend the influence of a
strong and winning character. the whole i'm
pulse and inspiration of which came through
faith in Christ. The author has told the story
in charming way, with great vivacty of style
and evident sympathy with the character she
is depicting. Portland Press
UNION LABOR CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
We notice that some papers have inferred
from Il careeSsy written sentence of our
sketch of Mr.. W. H. Simmons. the Union La
Dor candidate for governor that he is Il native
of Massachusetts. He was born in Nobleboro.
His father is Josiah Simmons, Esq. of South
Montville. formerly of Union in this county,
where he was prominent in business and pub
lie affairs, having been chosen representative
in legislature from that class one or more
terms. Candidate Simmons resided in Wal
than, Mass, for several years, and from there
came to Rockand and engaged in limerick
quarrying. at which he has been very success
full. At present he operates the William quar-
ry, employing quite a large force of men. In
ability and character he is well qualified for
the position his party have named him for.
[Rockland Opinion.
IN GENERAL.
Inspectors Wentworth and Dresser made an
official visit TO the State Prison, Thursday.
Glenarm, the famous Lewiston stallion. ha>
been entered to start in the 2.22 race at Mystic
and also at Beacon.
Mr.. Howard Owen. of Augusta, has accepted
an invitation to deliver the oration at the
Fourth of July celebration in Fryeburg.
Dexter IL. Hamilton, of Aliens Corner
Deering, brought into the Portland market,
June Goth, some boxes of native strawberries
the first of the season.
The Standish homestead at Bath. built one
hundred years ago. and owned by Gilbert Stan
dish. was destroyed by fire Thursday morning.
Loss, $500.
Extensive improvements are being made at
Lake Maranocook, preparatory to the excur-
sion season, which promises to be the best ever
known at the lakeside.
The Machias Republican says it begins to
be built. Me>srs. A. w. and Il. b. Stratton,
of Fredericton, \. b., civil engineers, are
stalking out the line.
The Monson State says that General Man
ager &. A. Mathews. of the Monson Railroad.
has resigned his position on account of injuries
Haverhill last winter.
Some of the drivers who came down from
up river last week say that around Mount Ka-
tahdn the snow is from three to nine feet deep
and that the trees have no leaves as yet. This
is what might be called Il slow season.
The 18th Maine Regiment held their reunion
at Lewiston, June q, and elected the following
officers President, John ii. Lamb. Lisbon
Falls Vice Presidents, G. Frye, Nelson How
ard; Secretary and Treasurer, W. X. Griffin,
Portland.
A wild animal is killing sheep around Surry
| and Bluehill and is creating considerable con-
| sternatiOn among the farmers. He has been
| seen by dozen persons, who describe him as
gray, with short legs, a long bushy tail. and he
is about the size of Newfoundland dog.
The people of Ellsworth held Il meeting
Tuesday, at which they defeated, 3G7 to 105, Il
resolution that the mayor and aldermen should
make contract with some water company as
| soon as practicable for a system of works.
! Mr.. Jonathan Stanley, of Cranberry Isles, i,
smart old gentleman, 50 years of age, and
can catch fish now well as many Younger
ones. Mrs. Stanley is 81 years of age, and can
read and sew without glasses. They have
lived together G2 years, and had twelve chill
dren, seven of them now living.
The annual convention of the Washington
Co. W. c. Il. u. was held at Eastport, recent
ly. Among the speakers We're Mrs. L. A.
Holmes, of Eastport; Mrs. Z. II. Smart, DIR. J
NJ. JONAH Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens. Mrs. w. b.
Wood, Mrs. Marie Hill, Mrs. III, s Bridges