Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-02
Last Evenings Caucus.


were largely attended. While the princi-
pal places to be filed were not contested,
the difficulties of selection in the case of
the minor offices were considerably en-
HANGED by the unusually large number of
worthy aspirants, the gentlemen chosen
for the various places are conceded to be
well qualified for the faithful and COM
petent performance of the duties that
will devolve upon them during the work
of the present session. number OF
them have already had experience in for
mer Legislatures and have established ex
cellent regulations for efficiency, and
those who have yet to acquire it, are gen
tlemen who may be depended upon
to promptly and thoroughly master the
details of their new duties.
Both branches will be fortunate in hay
ing as their presiding officers gentlemen,
not only peculiarly well qualified by pre-
vious training for the intricate and exact
ing duties of these positions, but who are
also dUic W DfllS W Giicii WIN uuo oiioi
ough grasp of legislative detail and
methods of procedure acquired by close
work and able leadership at former SEES
sions.
Hon. George NJ Soldiers OF Portland,
who has been nominated for the presi-
dency of the Senate, is one of the best
known lawyers in Maine. No man could
have been selected better qualified for the
duties of the position. He graduated from
Bowdoin College in 1892, read law with
Hon. Thomas B. Reed, and was admitted
to the Cumberland bar He has achieved
marked success in the practice of his pro
fession. He represented Portland in the
House in 1878, serving upon the judiciary
committee, and securing prompt recog-
milton as a ready and able debator. He
served as United States assistant council
in the Alabama court of claims in 1884,
and was county attorney for Cumberland
in 1858. AS the Journal has already
taken occasion to say Mr.. Seiders is an
orator of exceptional force and eloquence
He has strong clear voice and unites a
fine mastery of pure English with grace
full delivery. He was recognized as one
of the most persuasive speakers of the
Senate two years ago, and exerted
strong influence in shaping the legisla-
tion of the session. He will bring to the
presidency of the Senate, grace, tact, and
an intimate knowledge of the duties OF
the position. Under his guidance its
work cannot fail to be conducted rapidly
and well.
The Maine Senate has never had more
popular secretary than Kendall M. Dun
bar of Damariscotta, and his nomination
by reclamation last evening was just
tribute to his faithfulness and efficiency.
Mr.. Dunbar is a native of Nobleboro. In
pany with an elder brother established
the Damariscotta Herald. He held prom
inent offices in his town and in 1885 was
elected assistant secretary of the Maine
Senate He was reelected to the same
position in 1887 and 1889 His present
position came to him as. u well earned
promotion in 1891, and he was unani-
mously re-nominated for the position in
1898. He is genial and accommodating
gentlemen as well as a competent and
painstaking official, and has made for
himself a wide circle of friends
Mr.. II. r. Smith, who was nominated
for the assistant secretaryship held the
same position two years ago, discharging
his duties with promptness and efficiency
Mr.. Smith is a son of Hon. A. r. G.
Smith of Whitefield. He graduated from
Bowdoin College in the class of 1892, and
has since devoted his time to the study of
law in the office of Messrs. Heath and
Tuell of this city. Mr. Smith is young
address. The experience he has had well
qualities him for the duties of the posi-
ton. Sal
A Maine Senate would scarcely look
natural without the presence OIL Messen-
ger Charles H. Lovejoy of Sidney No
man has ever performed the duties of this
position with more general satisfaction,
or enjoyed more deserved popularity
with the members. The caucus made no
mistake last evening in giving him a
unanimous denomination.
ABB r. Chadbourne Of Dixmont, the Sen
ate nominee for folder, has served in the
place for number of sessions, and has al
ways been q popular official. S. A. Holden,
the mail carrier is also an old and tried Off
cial, and well-merits the unanimous NOM
ination accorded him. John A. Burton,
of Corinna, assistant folder, and Charles
l.. Favour, of Kittery, doorkeeper, are
new men, but are well-qualiied to make
excellent officials.
The people Of Maine need no introduc
tion to Hon. Llewellyn Powers of Houl-
ton, who was unanimously nominated,