The Portland daily press., 1897-01-07

effect Of every Dfancu VI eho oH" J0es
touched upon, constantly on the alert to
proceed more extensively into the path
that promised success and shIewdly tax.
ing advantage of gracefully but foTclbiy
complimenting the several parts OF the
state especially those having rival can
didates in the field.
With expressions of anxiety concerning
the approaching climax, members list
ened to the presentation speeches They
had been caucus workers and their en-
thusiasrn had grown as they worked.
1t was great lesson in politics.
mans SUPPORT once enlisted he has
cause which becomes magnifed in his
mind.
But the idlor in the lobby-he did ncs
start in the race and he cares less for tie
finish than the laymen in the gallery who
can offer no reason for their presence ex-
cept idle curiosity.
Mr.. Haines passed nearly all OF the
time consumed by the balloting for at
torpey general in u seat in the lobby. He
enjoyed two cigars and would now and
then get up AID lean for few minutes
against door post or table. He neither
laughed or seemed disturbed by the
chatting of his friends who asked him II
he would have gone into the war II ne
had bean old enough and other equally
pertinent questions. When bulletins OF
the balloting came out in the hands Of
voluntary messenger went back and
foEt. with slip of paper and pencil ME.
Hnines remained in his seat until the
crowd had scattered away from tie lively
courier and then he would glance at the
slip.
Mr.. Seiders was quietly quartered
handy to the entrance to the House but
appeared on the outskirts of the an
xioas lobby throng nov and then. His
friends took the result of the balloting
to him as soon as they could be secured.
Mr. Noble was tripping about as If
looking up witness that he feels sure
was going to make judge and jury
feel good natured.
Mr.. Appleton was not in the city.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
The caucus was called to order by Hon.
Josiah H. Drummonu, Jr.,, who presented
Senator Engel of Bangor as chairman.
Mr.. Engel expressed his pleasure at Fra
siding over any body of Republicans.
Mr.. P. E. Littlefeld of Vinalhaven was
chosen secretary. First in order was the
nomination of q candida te for secretary
of state and Mr.. Stetson of Bangor paid
high tribute to that energetic and
able young Repu blican, MIR. Byron Boyd
of Augusta. whose name Mr.. Ststson
presented. The announcement was greeted
with applause. The nomination was
seconded by Senator Hurd and the nomi-
nation was made by acclamation.
State Treasurer +. Marion Simpson of
Carmel was also renominatad by accla-
nation. His name was presented by Mr.
Fogler of Kockland and the motion was
seconded by Senator Drummond.
Senator Reynolds presented the name
of Mr. Seiders. Mr.. Reynolds spoke of
the qualifications required of an attorney
general. He spoke of Mr. Seiders' early
life and his enlistment as soldier at the
age of eighteen. He alluded TO MIR.
Seiders' career at the baE and his assooia-
tion In business with Speaker Reed.
After sketching Mr.. Seiders' legislative
experience, Mr.. Reynolds spoke of the
fact that Cumberland county has had
much fewer state officers than has the
county of Kennebec. AS MIR. Reynolds
formally placed Mr.. Seiders in nomina-
ton there was burst of applause.
General Murray Of Pembroke seconded
the nomination. speaking of his own
association with Mr.. Seiders and of that
gentlemen's eminent qualifications for
the place. Gen. Murray spoke Of Mr..
Seiders's military service, thing which
he said he thought it well not to lightly
pass over. Coming from the eastern
section of the stats, as I 10. said Gen.
Murray, it gives me especial pleasure to
join with those of the Western in present.
ing the name of Mr.. Seiders.
There was long pause when Mr.
Murray finished, which was ended when
Mr.. Reynolds said that if no other nomi-
nations were to be made he would move
the selection of Mr.. Seiders by acolama-
ton. That sally raised laugh, and it
also raised Col. Stetson of Bangor TO his
feet to present the name of the Hon. +.
H. Appleton of that city. Mr.. Stetson
referred to Mr.. Appleton's eminent