Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07
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drew in favor of the gentleman from,
Aroostook. If there is anything in
precedent. he is the logical candidate
OF the situation. In politics he has al.
ways peen shoulder to shoulder with
'he naraest workers in the Republican
party. He has had ample experience
as prosecuting officer. having heen
called upon to prosecute for the State
four times in cases OF wilful murder.
and only 'once receiving the aid of the
attorney general, and winning his YER
dict IN every case. When he was coun-
ty attorney he carried 70 indictments
to the jury and Il of those indictments
were victories for the State. His sue
cess in the forum of the court room.
his brilliant attachments and his lopi-
cal claims upon the position merit his
nomination.
senator Parsons of Piscataquis Sec
onded the nomination, speaking in con-
fidence of the ability and integrity of
Mr.. Haines, and referring to his sue
cess as an advocate upon the floor of
the House and Senate. tie has labored
earnestly for the best interests of our
State and for the ultimate triumph of
those great principles emblazoned upon
the Republican banner.
Mr.. Talbot of Lewiston, ably pre-
scented the name of Frank S. Noble of
Lewiston. Without detracting from the
words Of praise of other candidates, he
would assert the right of the western
portion OF the State to receive this
Office. 1t had been 80 years since. the
office had been conferred upon Andro-
scoggin county. He would present
gentleman of ability and culture, a
graduate of Bates College, an attorney
learned in the law, and who as a GRIM
inal advocate has, today, no superior
in the State. Four times he has been
member of the House of Represent
atives, and has three times been hon
ored by the mayoralty of Lewiston.
Mr.. Littlefield of Beast, seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Haines. This
the office with honor and would attend
to the legal affairs of this great COM
monwealth with ability and discretion
By all precedent of the Republican
party, he is entitled to the Office
Mr. Fogler of Rockland, seconded the
nomination of Mr. Haines. His ability
as lawyer he said. his success at the
bar. his experience in business mat
tiers, with the brilliancy of his attain
ments and energy of character, emil
nently fit him for the high position.
Mr.. Daggett of Smyrna, seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Noble as a man of
sterling worth and manliness, Frank by
name and frank in his intercourse and
dealings with his fellow men.
Mr.. Hamilton of Biddeford, seconded |
the nomination of Hon. George NJ. Sci |
ders, speaking of his record as a SOL |
der his loyalty and patriotism, and the |
self sacrifice which helped to make this |
a united country.
The vote was then taken and the |
committee subsequently reported as |
follows:
Whole number of votes, 1Io
Necessary for choice, 81
Mr. Noble 10
Mr.. Appleton. Il
Mr.. Haines, 10
Mr.. Seders, 10
There being no choice, second vote |
was taken, resulting as follows:
Whole number of votes, liz
Necessary for choice, 81
Mr.. Noble,
Mr.. Appleton.
Mr.. Seiders, 20
Mr.. HaineS, 80
There being no choice, a third vote |
was taken, resulting as follows:
Whole number of votes, l'3
Necessary for a choice, 81
Mr.. Noble,
Mr.. Seiders, %
Mr.. Haines, III
and Hon. VIM. T. Haines was declared |
nominated for attorney general.
Senator Roberts of Oxford moved |
the nomination for State assessor from |
the western part of the State of Hon. |
Otis Hayford. The nomination was
seconded by Mr. Hamilton of Bidde-
ford and Senator Maxwell of An
and was made by acclama-
ton.
Sapator Killings of Waldo moved the