Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
Hancock County Republican
Convention.

| hS ScuNCueiou was Cdiitu " OTttT ~
1927 by Mr.. G. w. McAlister, chairman
of the county committee, who read the
call for the convention. Mr.. B. r. Ather-
ton was elected temporary chairman and
took the chair. Mr.. Anterior In neat
speech thanked the convention for the
honor conferred upon him and asked for
nominations for secretary. DR.. J. F. Man.
ming was nominated and elected, but asked
to be excused as business called him away
Mr. F.. W. Lord was then nominated and
elected, but not being delegate did not
serve. MIR. Rodick of Eden, was elected
and took his position.
ON motion, voted that the county com
mittee serve committee on credentials.
1t was moved that the temporary organ
ization be made permanent, but point Of
order being raised it was voted that the
matter of permanent organization be de-
ferred pending action of the committee
on credentials
Mr.. Wiswell was called for and as he ad-
vaneed to the platform was greeted with
great applause. Mr.. Wiswell said: This
| is great year for Republican conventions
1t is going to be great year for Repubi-
cans. This convention is an American in.
! stitution. All great questions must be
settled by the people and only details lief,
/ to the branches of the government. Peo-
pie leave the workshop, the field and the
Office TO aid in settling these great ques-
tons. We ought to return thanks to the
| Democratic party for what they do for the
Republican party | don't mean to say
they were ever guilty Of doing anything
for the country, but they are always help
ing us. Our history is grand one but we
do not have to refer to history 10 show our
principles. Our present is sufficient for
that We must thank Mr.. Cleveland for
bringing his party out fairly and squarely
for absolute free trade, for who can DENY
that tariff for revenue only is free trader
We have had opportunity for two years
to view the effects of the Mckinley bill. /
Statistics at the present time show that
the cost of living has been materially de- /
creased; while on the other hand the I
wsges Of the laboring man have been ma
terially increased
Mr.. Wiswell also referred to the po-
sition Of the two great parties on the cur
rency question, and then spoke briefly of
local affairs in Republican politics. He
referred TO his recent defeat at Watervile /
in terms that brought down showers Of
applause. Hon. s. l.. Millikeu being pres
ent was next loudly called for, and was
introduced to the convention by the chair 4
m-n Mr.. Milliken spoke eloquently for .
about thirty minutes and was frequently /
applauded during his remarks.
Afternoon session.
At lis r NJ. Chairman Atherton called .
The convention 10 order and requested del .
egates to take seats in the front par, Of
the hall. The committee on credentials re.
ported a. follows Whole number of del
tgates entitled TO seats. 1903
Whole number present. 100
There being two delegations present
from Ellsworth both were allowed seats
and each delegate allowed one-half
vote. On the acceptance Of the report Of
the committee some discussion occurred
but it was tinally voted 10 sccept H.
Voted, That the temporary organizs-
ton be made permanent,
The chair announced that the next bust
ness was the nomination Of two senators.
DR.. Robert l.. Grindle Of Mt. Desert, was
proposed a. candidate for Senator from
he, ~, .trIr ~ ~. a
nominated BY reclamation
DR.. q. A. Phillips In an eloquent speech.
presented the name Of Albert II Gem Of
Buck-port, for Senator from the western
district. The name of T. r Spofford OF
Deer Isle. was presented and seconded.
Mr.. A. II Dresser of orland. seconded the
nomination of Mr. Gem. Jere Jones of
West Brooksy!lle, vas also nominated
Vote for senator from western part Of
the county WAS taken by towns with the
following result.
Elmer r. Spofford had 80
Albert H Gem, 81
Jerry Jones,
And Elmer 7. Spoiford was declared the
nominee.
For sheriff the following nominations
were made James T. Cushman, James
W Patterson, and the result was as fol-
lows
J T. Cu,nman, 39l.2
j W. Patterson. 60 -
J w. Patterson was declared nominated.
Committee on resolutions appointed As
follows j. c. Hill, Albert c. Swazey,
Eoen 81. Hsmor. Noah Norton K. T. Grin
die
Chas. p. Dorr was nominated by accla-
nation As Register of Probate.
For county commissioner the names Of .
Francis Taft Of Gouldsboro, c. II Hoop
er OF Csstine. Nahum Hinckley OF Blue 4
hill, were presented to the convention.
We have delayed going to press until /
$50 P. NJ. hoping to give the full report Of /
the convention. But in order 10 work of
our issue even at late hour this (Wednes- /
day evening, we are obliged t. cut it off
and go to press, reserving the remainder
of the report for next week
Later.
James W Baisdell has been nominated
for county commissioner, and James f.
Davis for County Treasurer
f. S. Clark, of Bar Harbor, was nom-
mated for County Attorney on second bal
4 lot. The nomination was made unan-
nous on motion of +. Z. Chase
\ County Committee, K. l.. Grinde, Mt
( Desert; G. w. McAlister Bucksport;
Henry Whiting, Jr., Ellsworth Joseph II.
West, Franklin; J. +. Rea. Castine
A large number Of relatives and friends
( attended the funeral services OF the late Will
bert A. Deyereux at the family residence on
Bridge street, Bucksport. Friday forenoon at
/. 10 O'Clock. Bangor, Orrington, Prospect, We
roma, Orland, Castne and Ellsworth being
represented. The floral offerings were very
beautiful and testified to the esteem in which
the deceased was held. The pail bearers were
Messrs. w. II. Gardiner. J. l.. Homer, will
Snowman, Allen Chase. John McDonad and
| +. A. Heath. The interment was at Orand
Centre. Postmaster Devereux OF this city, an
uncle Of the deceased, was present at the fu-
neral.
Probably no more enjoyable evening has
been passed at Bar Harbor this summer than