The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-09-01
REPUBLICANS AT GORHAM
Have the Greatest Political Rally
Ever Held There.
Hon. r. G. Frazier Addresses an
Enthusiastic Gathering.
a Grand Parade and Beautiful IIIu-
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bled in the streets of Gorham so many peo-
pie as were there gathered last night to wit
ness the Republican torchlight procession,
which was the largest that ever paraded the
streets Of the village. 1t was an event that
VIII long be remembered as the most bril-
liant since the incorporation of the town.
The Republican rally there was a worthy
successor to the one held in Deering Thurs
day night and it adds one more to the al
ready long list Of glorious and successful
demonstrations that have aroused to activity
and determination unprecedented, the Re
publicans Of Cumberland county.
Portland was at the front on this occasion
as she was on Thursday night. and sent a
battalion under Colonel Leroy Sanborn that
was indeed a credit to the city.
1t was the largest that has been sent ont Of
Portland this year to take part in a campaign
procession. At o'clock p. IN. all the cam
paign clubs assembled at the Republican
headquarters on Federal street. from which
place they marched 10 the Portland and
Rochester depot in the following order
Harrison Drum Corps.
Harrison Pioneers.
TippecanOe Guards.
Banner Ward Seamen
Harrison Guards.
Reed Guards.
Cadet Drum Corps.
Harrison Cadets.
Harrison Artillery.
The Reed Guards, an attractive company,
turned out for the first time and they aid
credit TO the procession. They were sixty
strong, all solid men. and they wore hand
some suits Of blue with skull caps, white
belts and collars. On silver background
on the front Of the caps are the words "Reed
Guards. The new company marched like
veterans and as soon as the name on their
caps was read by the wayside throng they
were greeted with an enthusiasm that GER
tainly must have been gratifying to the
friends Of the candidate in whose honor they
are named.
Upon arriving at the depot the battalion
found special train consisting Of thirteen
cars which moved out of the station for Cor
ham at 7.3O o'clock. A large crowd had as
sembled on the platform and they cheered as
the train departed. When Cumberland Mills
was reached, the Harrison Club of that place
was found drawn up in line ready to take
the train. At Saccarappa the Harrison and
Morton Club, 100 strong. took the train.
every car Of which was now crowded.
1t was $50 O'Clock when the train reached
Gorham. Here they were received with
rousing cheers that were only the beginning
OF the ovation that followed. The line was
formed on Elm street with the home clubs In
advance and in the following order the pro-
cession marched through Water street, TO
Church, to the grand stand In front OF J0-
seph Ridlon's store;
Chief Marshal Col. ii. r. Millett. and Chief of
stan B. Z. Whitney.
Aids M. Q. Sturgis, w. Z. +. Roble, +. II. John
son and III. @. Palmer.
WestbroOk COmet Band.
Gorham Drum Corps.
G0rham Harrison and Morton Guards.
ScarbOrO Drum Corps
Searb0rO Harrison Guards
Saccarappa Harrison and Morton Guards.
Cumberland Mills Harrison Club.
Portland Pioneers.
TippecanOe Drum Corps.
Banner Ward Seamen
Harrison Drum Corps.
Harrison Guards
Reed Guards.
Harrison Cadets
Portland Harrison Artillery.
All along the line Of march the streets
were crowded, Japanese lanterns lit the
way. cannon doomed and red lights
residences wsEs burned enthusiastic II ffG1t ReDS6nS IF the
Upon arriving at the speakers
stand which was decorated with bunting and
Japanese lanterns, the companies were
drawn up In line facing the stand. Ex-Gov
Robie appeared upon the stand and said
Fellow citizens and Republicans Of Cor
ham: This Is grand occasion. Never In
the history OF the Republican party have we
had such an assembly here as this. desire
TO nominate as chairman Of this meeting.
Hon. John A. Waterman, as good, as true
and as loyal Republican as ever lived In
GOrham."
The nomination was received with pro-
longed cheering. Gov. R0bie continued by
saying that he wished to present long list
n viz tar.fo Ia1 G.sa
hundred OF the true Republicans Of Gorham.
The nomination was confirmed with cheers.
Gov. Roble predicted that the Republican
party would carry Gorham by one hundred
majority.
Judge Waterman rose and was greeted
with three cheers. He said Fellow cit
izens, thank you most sincerely for this
honor, for it Is an honor to be called upon to
preside over such an assembly Of men as are
At this point S. d. Weeks introduced four
teen handsome young ladies, all dressed In
white, one representing the Goddess Of Lib
erty, and the other the original thirteen
States. They sang the "Red, White and
Blue and just as they finished beautiful
flag, bearing the names Of Harrison and
Morton, Burleigh and Reed, was raised
Three cheers were given at the sight Of the
nag, and a salute from canon was fired. At
this time fully $500 people had assembled In
front Of the speakers stand, and the greatest
interest was manifested in the meeting.
Among the throng were many Democrats
who listened attentively until after the
speaking was done.
After the flag raising Judge Waterman
welcomed to Gorham all the visitors who
were present and extended cordial greeting
to all. In well worded speech he intro
duced Hon. r: Il, Frazier, who spoke for
more g sa. than an hour on the tarlt, the surplus
rupted by applause and when he finished
speaking there was prolonged cheering
Three cheers were given for Harrison and
Morton and three for Reed.
Mr.. Frazier said In beginning: This Is my
first appearance in speaking 10 the people Of
New England. / know that you appreciate
the issues Of the campaign. i am glad 10
come to this historic town: Where ! came
everything is old. The marks Of the Revolu-
tion are found all over New England.
never entered upon political canvass with
such interest and confidence as l enter upon
this"
After Mr.. Frazier had finished speaking
the torchllght parade took place. The
streets through which the procession
mo ged were thTonged with people, the
houses OF Republican citizens were brilliant
ly Illuminated, red lights were burned and
cannon fired. The procession proceeded
down South street and countermarched be-
yond the railroad bridge. On this street the
residences Of Z. A. Ridlon, 5. Parker, II. IL.
Emery's store, Frank Whitney, A. Perry
duu W n Dtdu Wctc
mated. On Main street the houses Of Col. III.
X. Millett, Edward Harding and |. Small
attracted much attention by their illumina-
tions, The following houses were illumi-
mated on Preble street II. >. Billings, y.
Soule, Walter Harding and j. W. Jackson,
on Elm street, Ex-Governor Roble, charles
On On Main MRySf street, SeS Mrs S. HincEley,
Stephen Hinckley, Arthur Stanwood,
the Gorham House, G. ID. Weeks,
James Irish, Dana Plummer, l.. Dow, Ed
ward Crockett, l.. Hunt, j. G.. Summerside's
store and James III. Irish & Co.'S store.
.Jndge Waterman's residence on Church
street was also beautifully Illuminated with
Japanese lanterns and candles.
The procession marched up Man street 10
the Republican headquarters where refresh
ments were served. After this the train was
taken for Portland which was reached at
o'clock this morning.
The demonstration had good influence in
Gorham. Republicans have naught TO ap-
prehend In the grand old town, for its citi-
Lens have come TO a fair understanding Of
the issues now before them. Victory will
come on the tenth Of this month and It will
be followed by another more glorious and Inn
portant victory In November.
Ruined by Chewing Cum.
brunswick Telegraph
One young woman Of this town though
originally OF genteel figure, quiet in manner