The Republican journal., 1899-01-26

speakers was Prof Charles D. Woods, Di-
rector of the Maine Agricultural Expert
ment Station. who delivered an excellent
address on the adulteration OF food, in which
he gave examples of some OF the more COM
mon forms of adulteration and sophistica-
ton. The talk was illustrated by specimens
of adulterated goods, particularly spices,
condiments. coffee, fruit" jellies, jams,
etc. Then there were the Dingley obsequies
and in the midst of politics and business
every one had a word of regret and word
of praise-the Hale episode, the speculation
as to who should represent the End District
in Congress, and the usual tinkering and
oiing preparatory to setting the wheels OF
legislation in motion
1t was increasingly evident to the way
farer in Augusta that Hale could easily
have been defeated in the caucus had an op-
posing candidate presented himself. Some
one lost the opportunity OF their life. But
in the absence of leader the reelection to
the United State Senate of man who does
not represent his constituents was fore
ooHC COACluSlOu IL do q pieool pm, anu
many staunch Republicans refused to swal-
low it, Some remained in their seats in the
House when the roll was called, but did not
answer to their names; Others absented
themselves, and out of the 1877 Republican
! members in the House only "a voted for
Hale. Representative Nickerson of Swan
vile voted under protest, saying that he
voted for Eugene Hale because he was the
nominee of the Republican party. Messrs
Hill, Dawson and Bryant did not VOTE
Spratt voted for Hale, and Grindle for Sam
uel L. Lord, the Democratic nominee. But
one vote from Aroostook and one from
Knox was given for Hale. Not much
'unanimity" about that. Then, Thursday
morning, the House, amid great applause,
unanimously adopted concurrent resolve
offered by Mr.. Macomber of Augusta pac-
| ing Maine squarely on the record in support
of the Administration and inviting Presi-
dent Mckinley to visit Augusta. AS there
| are % Democrats in the House the sgnifi-
| cance of this action is apparent. Friday
morning the resolve was unanimously
adopted by the Senate.
| Next in order comes the contest for the
seat in Congress vacated by the death of
| Mr.. Dingley 1t was freely predicted at
Augusta before Hon. FL. l.. Sheppard SHE'D
his castor into the ring that Hon. Charles E.
Littlefeld would not be allowed to carry off
the coveted prize. Now divided delega-
tion from Knox is assured, and the result
may be the entry of "neither party" The
name of Gen. Hyde of Bath was favorabiy
mentioned by some, and there are others
many others. Under our cumbersome cleo
ton laws an election could hardly be held
before the expiration of the present term
and unless there is an extra session of Com
gress the election may be deferred until
next fall. Gov. Powers will defer to the
wishes of the leading men of the district in
this matter.
A visit to Augusta It this time enables one
to meet people from all parts OF the State,
and many that are well worth knowing. En-
Governor Cleaves has pleasant word and a
warm hand grasp for his legion Of friends.
Gen. Charles Hamlin has won distinction.
not simply acquired it as the son of his
father. Hon. Fred Atwood is busy as usual
about the Augusta House and State House.
and does not let the interests of the Reform
School suffer. Among the gentlemen met was
E. ?. Wentworth, the efficient superintend-
ent of this institution. Gen. Leavitt of East
, port now representative, is a Demo
crat from way back, and has held every
office in the gift of his people. "Bert'
Sheppard, Senator from Knox, is one of the
busiest men at the State Capital, and is run
ming for Congress side issue. Hon. W.
c. Marshall was at the Augusta House, and
showed some of the Belfasters, the pleasant
quarters of the State Assessors in the State
House, overlooking the lovely Kennebec
valley. The names of his associates, Hay
ford and Pottle, are familier ones, Senator
Pierce and Representatives Hill and Daw-
son were met and found wide awake and
looking after the interests of their con-
stitutents. The newspaper man who class
ed Dawson among the bald heads was in
error; but he has expansive forehead