The Portland daily press., 1896-06-04

sheriff was first nominated
was overwhelmed with Demo
Gratis. The result of that caucus had
counted, though he personally with
others, objected. He declared it was an
outrage and he stood unpon the floor
to nominate gentleman who III that
convention had been robbed OF his Gre
dentials. (groans and hisses) lie was
from the town of Gray, where there
were two delegations, where the caucus
was packed with Democrats. They ad-
mitted a delegation, one Ioember OF
which was absent because be was a
Democrat, and they dared not Introduce
him.
These things were wrong and he took
pleasure in nominating Henry Doughty
of Gray.
Capt Boyd then cri ticized the present
sheriff at some length and with great
earnestness In regard to the enforcement
OF the liquor law. He declared that he
should vote for Doughty. There was
very little applause when he finished.
Daniel MoCnnn, of South Portland, said
that he differed from Capt. Boyd as TO
the packing OF the caucus at Cape Eliza
BETH He declared that the checklist
was used and that Capt. Boyd opposed
it. He thanked God that Capt. Boyd
had nominated man who two years ago
was Democrat. He also thanked Gnd
that there were very few who agreed with
Capt. Boyd.
Capt. Boyd arose to declare that he
favored the checklist in the Cape Eliza
beth caucus. The convention tried to
drown him with an uproar of sound.
Chairman Virgin declared him out O {
order. Senator Morrill, Of Gray
got up to explain those Gray delegates,
but Chairman Virgin declared HIN out
OF order.
The following committee to count votes
was appointed: Henry P. Cox, E. S.
Seaman and L. +. Dyer.
The vote resulted as follows:
Whole number cast, 1872
Necessary for choice, n
Cnpt A. u. Boyd had, 3
John FL. Rose had, /
Walter Ii. Dresser had,
Sylyanus Porter had,
Henry Doughty had. "a
| Samuel. ID. Plummer had, ia
JUDGE OF PROBATE.
Barrett Potter or Brunswick, after
short address, moved that Henry c. Pea
body be nominated by reclamation. 1t
was so voted.
COUNTY TREASURER.
Mr.. Halves, of Deering, arose to pre-
sent the name of the present incumbent,
MI. Ottul6l ~ OHeuefy, Ol DSerlnS. ne
had proved himself TO be faithful and
efficient officar. He was an expert &C.
countant and his books were models of
correctness and neatness.
MIR. Isaiah Daniels arose to noIninate
Mr.. W. W. Merrill of Deering, which he
did in neat little speech.
Samuel E. Stone arose to nom mate
"a Grand Army man who deserved we'll
of the county of Cumberland.
He took peasure IN nominating on Q
of tho "boys in blue" Arthur M.
Sawyer, of Portland.
DR.. Sturgis, of New Gloucester, rose
to present name for the office that of
q man who had frequently filled
positions of honor wit the greatest abil-
ity, who had the entire confidence of his
fellow citizens. He nom mated Jane
NJ. Thompson of New Gloucester.
Mr.. Coombs of Portland, made speech
in which he strongly favored Mr.. Chenery.
He saw no reason for turning out a firth
full official and putting in an untriad
man.
DIR. Foster of.Deering, said that in he
half Of the majority CT the delegates from
Deering he wished to second the noini-
nation of Mr.. Thompson of New
Gloucester.
The following committee was appoint
ed to count the votes: Andrew Halves,
of Deering; Isaiah Daniels of Portland
and DR.. Sturgis of New 6 loucester.
The vote resulted as follows:
hole ,llorr Of votn