The Portland daily press., 1888-09-04
cd Republican Nomination II
Oxford Glass.
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OXFORD, Sept. 3.
The Republicans of this town today held
one Of the largest and most enthusiastic eau
cuses since the war, about 60 voters being
present. many of them formerly Democrats.
John Robinson was elected representative
on the first ballot. Mr.. Robinson is a busi-
ness man of large experience, having charge
of the largest woolen factory in Oxford coun-
ty. His personal popularity is so great that
he will be elected by the largest majority ever
given in this district. He is strong among
the laboring men who are beginning to un-
derstand that Republican victory means
better wages
No man in town bestows more in charity
than Mr.. Robinson. He does it in such
quiet unOstentatious way that many even In
this village do not know of it. A few days
ago he put a gang Of ten or twelve men into
the haying field Of young farmer who was
much behind and rather discouraged and put
the hay into the barn in short order. He has
spent very many dollars on poor children in
this vicinity this summer. Such quiet chari-
ty has made him many friends.
Timothy Dame Nominated at Eliot.
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ELIOT. Sep. 3.-The Republicans of Eliot
in caucus assembled Sept. 1st., nominated
Timothy Dame as their candidate for repre-
sentative to the legislature over George o.
Athorne, by vote of 70 to 20.
Mr.. Reed In PownaI.
The Hon. T. b. Reed addressed a large
meeting at Pownal yesterday. The town
hall was filled, and many went away unable
to gain admission. Mr.. John T. Lawrence
presided, and introduced the speaker in ap-
propriate words. Mr.. Reeds speech was en-
tirely devoted to the tariff and was frequent
ly interrupted by applause.
Speechmaking at vinaIhaven.
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VINALHAvEN. Sept. 3.
The two political parties commenced opera
tions in earnest here the past week. On Fri
day evening, Hon. Nicholas o'Connor of
New York and Stephen Gushee Of Appleton
spoke in the Town Hall to a good audience.
Mr.. Gushee is a candidate for Senator in
Knox county, and the greater portion Of his
speech was devoted to child labor in this
State He stated that he had seen very
young children going into the mills at Au-
gusta. As the gentleman bitterly opposed
and voted steadfastly against the present
ten-hour law, the only law that
was DdSSeu ny but ldob lcSlcldbuI6
for the benefit of children, his
claims for a more stringent law sh ould be
taken for what they are worth.
Mr.. O'Connor's remarks on various q ues-
tions were quite amusing, especially whe en- he
told the stone-cutters that Scotch granite
would not stand this climate, if used for
building, and that it was only suita BILE for
monuments. He also said that the best way
for the men to get their back pay was to 60
direct to the President, who would pay all
Just claims
Saturday evening, Hon. G. L. Littlefield of
Rockland delivered an eloquent address on
the issues of the day, particularly the tariff
question. AS this is his native town, a very
large audience turned out to hear him, and
from first to last his remarks were listened
to with far more than ordinary interest, call
ing out round after round Of applause. The
meeting was presided over by 4. p Walker,
Esq, and large number of leading Repub-
licans sat on the stage, including the venera-
BILE Capt Reuben Carver, who Is now in his
ninety-second year, and has been staunch
Republican all his days. The meeting was
grand success, and will bear fruit on the day
of election.