Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-07
The Republican Candidate for Mayor.

Inc RepuDllcan canuludle LII iiiayoi,
Hon. j. Manchester Haynes, needs no
introduction to the citizens of Augusta.
ident of this city, and prominently
identi flied with its business progress
and development He is recognized all
over Maine as one of the strongest bus
mess men in our State He has been
for many years one of the heaviest tax
payers of Augusta, for his property has
been nearly all of the seen and tangible
variety which comes in for assessment
and helps to bear its fair share of the
public burden. No man has a wider
knowledge of Augusta, past or present,
than has Mr. Haynes. No man could
be found among our citizens better
qualified to administer it's affairs. I'm
der his direction our citizens will have
a chief magistrate who will be devoted
to their interests. AS he so we'll said
in his letter consenting to be can
di late in the caucus, it will be his aim,
so far as the limitations of the office
will permit. ito administer the affairs
Of the city with diSinterestedneSs and
in accordance with the economies of
sound business principles Mr..
Haynes was born in Waterville, Me.
May II, 1899. The days of his youth
bilious to secure an education. he fitted
for college at the Waterville Academy
and entered Watervile colege-now
Colby Tniversity-from which he grad
uated in 1860 For time after his
graduation he was principal of Lincoln
academy at Newcastle. Me. Later, he
went to New York City, studied law
with Hawkins e Cothren. and was adj
mtted To the bar in that state. But,
while Mr.. Haynes has always been
man of scholarly attributes and attain
ments. he also possesses business abli-
ties of a high order. In his earlier life
in Augusta. he became connected with
the Kennebec Land and Lumber Com
pany. of which he was treasurer from
the time of its organization until 1875.
His field of operations gradually in
creased until he became recognized as
one of the foremost and strongest bus
mess men of the State. He combined
clear headed Judgment with untiring
energy and wonderful grasp of
affairs. Few men in Maine have ever
possessed the executive faculty in Il
more marked degree. or a greater abil-
might present itself.
Al the present time Mr.. Haynes is
prominently identified with many of
the leading business enterprises of thu
city; but 50 Well organized are his
affairs that he viii be able to devote
whatever time may be necessary to the
affail,s Of our city The people of Au-
gusta have had ample opportunity to
know that whatever he does, he does
thoroughly and We'll.
Along with his business activities Mr.
Haynes has always maintained a keen
and intelligent interest in public affairs
and was recognized as one of the ablest
political speakers in Maine. 1t was
only natural that political honors
should come to him. In 1873. he was
appointed inspector general on the staff
of Governor Perham. In 1861 he rep
resented Augusta in the State House of
Representatives, and in 1859. he was
a member of the State Senate. In 1882.
ne again represented Augusta in the
House of Representatives. serving with
distinguished ability and success, as
the Speaker of that body, During his
entire experience. as a member of the
Legislature, he was recognized as one
Of the strongest and most eloquent
speakers at the Capitol, and frequently
participated in the debates. Few men
possess his power Of clear and cogent
statement. His broad culture. more
over. enables him TO illuminate any
subject he may touch, In 1884, he was
IA delegate to the National Convention
which nominated Blaine and Logan,
c1d. for years represented Maine on
the Republican National committee.
In later years Cen Haynes has trav-
elled quite extensively in Europe. The.
Republicans of Augusta are certainly
to be congratulated in having a man Of
Gen. Haynes abilities and attainments
as their candidate for mayor, and we
predict that they will unite in rolling
up decisive majority for him on
March II.
IT is estimated that - acres of land is
necessary to sustain one man on fresh
meat. The same space of land, if devoted
to wheat culture, would feed AZ ppODlp