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

Mr.. S. A. Holden was unanimously
nominated for mail carrier
Senators Hume, Day and Higgins were
named as the caucus committee.
| The House Caucus.
The Republican caucus in the House
was called to order by Hon Fritz Twitch-
,eil, who called Hon s. W. Lane to the
chair. Hon. Willis f. Parsons of Fox
croft was chosen secretary
Hon. Hannibal e. Hamlin of Ellsworth
put in nomination for Speaker the name
OF Hon.. Llewellyn Powers. Mr.. Hamlin s
remarks were very appropriate. He
thought the importance Of choosing a
Speaker from among those best equipped
for the position is as great now as ever.
He believed that there was one member
present who possesses all the qualiiica-
tions for the important position. 81 re
fer, " he said, ''to Hon. Llcwellyn Powers
of HouIton (Applause) He has had
experience in Congress, in the State Legis-
laturc, in business, is identified with some
of the leading industries of the State
We are proud of him as Republican,
but we believe he will preside over this
body with perfect fairness and great
ability" Mr.. Hanlin moved that the
nomination be made by reclamation.
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
&. II. Boothby Of Saco, In brief but able
speech, referring to Mr. Powers brilliant
career in Congress and in the last Legis-
iature.
Hon. Ilewcllyn Powers was then nomi
mated for Speaker by reclamation.
Mr.. Coffin of Bangor moved the nomi-
nation by acclamation of W. S. Cotton for
clerk OF the House The nomination was
seconded By Representative Twitchell of
Bath.
Mr.. White of Roekland put in nomina-
ton by reclamation tho name OF +. NJ.
Thompson for assistant clerk. Thissswa
seconded by Mr.. Jewell of Hallowell :.
Mr.. Mccullough of Calais moved the
nomination of WI. Smith for messenger.
This was seconded by Dir. Williams Of
Augusta. The nomination was by accla
nation.
Mr.. Leighton of Columbia Falls moved
the nomination of Geo. II. FisheFof Win
terport for first assistant messenger. This
was carried
Mr.. ID. X. Jewell nominated for candi-
date for second assistant messenger, Harry
p. Halves of Vassalborc, whose character
pedigree and politics are above rcproach.
This was seconded by Mr.. Chas. W Jones
of China.
NJ. c. II. Gilbert Of Canton put in
nomination for the position, f. A Stevens
Of Monroe, veteran OF the Sth Maine,
the gentleman who occupied the position
two years ago.
Mr.. Bailey of Bridgton nominated b.
L. Fowle of Orneville, a veteran and men,
Der of the last House.
Mr.. Parkhust of Bangor nominated
Carleton L. Bishop.
The whole number of votes cast was
l25; necessary for choice, SO. Bishop had
II, Halves, IS, Fowles 80 and Stevens 55.
On the second ballot Mr. Stevens had 20
votes.
Hon. W. 7. Haines Of Waterville put in
nomination the name of II. w. Stewart of
Waterville for mail carrier. Mr.. ". Fl.
Williams of Augusta nominated MI W.
Fl. Holmes of Augusta. Mr.. E. Lawrence
of Lubec presented the name Of Walter j.
Neal of Pittsiield, the Efficient messenger
of the last House Mr.. Dexter W. Ben
nett of Montville nominated o. W. Ripley
of Montville. Herman Brewer of Free
port and Timothy B. Barrett of Canaan
seconded the nomination of Mr. Neal
The whole number of votes cast was
1876; necessary for choice, GA. Q. W.
Ripley had Z, W. H. Holmes 25, H. W.
Stewart SO, Walter l. Neal 81. On the
second ballot Mr.. Neal received 81.
l.. H. Hammond of Manchester was
nominated by reclamation assistant mail
carrier, on motion of Mr.. Folsom of Oak
land.
j. p. Frederick of Starks was nomi-
mated by reclamation for first folder, on
motion of Mr. Barrett of Canaan.
Mr.. leighton of Columbia Falls nomi-
mated Chaplin Lydston of Litchfield for
second folder. Mr.. Grindle of Bluehill
nominated Howard Stevens.
Mr.. Bartlett of Eliot put in nomination
the name of Capt. John McKenney of
Eliot, "a veteran soldier who needs the
place. McKenney had "a votes, Stevens
80 and Lydston A. On the second bal
lot, Mckcnney received 81, Mr. Stevens
3d. and Mr.. Lydston SIS. Mr.. Mckinney S
name was withdrawn. Chaplin Lydston
had rs votes in the third ballot
Silas s. Holbrook, of Harpswcll, was
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