Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-02-27
WATERVILLE.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Horace Purinton Receives Mayoralty
Nomination in Waterville.

teryille who was at all interested IN tHe
coming municipal election was at the
poIls to cast his ballot for the nomlna-
lion of mayor. The Republicans held one
Of the largest and most enthusiastic eau
cuses in the Armory which the history Oh
the PARTY records. Two names were pre-
scented for nomination, Martin II. biais-
dell and Horace Purinton. with the re-
snlt that the latter was chosen as the
representative of the party. Five nun
dred and nine votes We're cast. Ny Blais-
dell having l5s and Mr.. Purinton 80
The house was called to order by the
chairman of the Republican committee.
E. l.. Decker Dana P. FoSter. Esq, was
Immediately chosen as permanent chaii-
man. A committee of three appointed to
receive sort and count the ballots con-
sisted of Colby Getchell DIR. F. {. IhaEer
and Jone f. Nelson, ESQ., whereupon th'
pertinent question Of nhe occasion "hich
was in the minds Of every Repnbitah a9
sembled was Immediately taken up ana
q choice was made and the question SET
tied to the expressed satisfaction oi every
man present. Although there were Some
who would have had the choice maze OH
ferently, there was not a man Oh 'iie
floor who was not heartily wiling 70 ac-
auesce in and support the choice OF 'h+'
majority 1t may truthfully be said tiat
2 moro unselfish and wholesome atmos
phere never pervaded political body
In the speeches which were made there
could not be detected particle OF senti-
mont which was out of accord Of ;he best
interests of the party In other words,
evervone was prepared beforehand to ac-
ce,s with cheerfulness the choice of the
majority and to support the nominee with
but one thought in view Viz: Rcpuhli-
can victory and Republican admnistra
ton for the coming year When the bal
lots were counted and the results made
known, there was not person sitting
who did not rise and make the air tremble
with the expression of his enthusiasm.
The more conservative of the party were
somewhat fearful that should the cOrteS.
prove close the supporters of the rival
candidates might harbor feelings Of dis
appointment which should have The effect
of dissension and thereby weaken the en-
ergy of the party's campaign. The choice
OF the majority however. was 50 decisive
that without any hesitation both sides
came together and made the vote unani-
nous.
The name of Horace Pminton was pre-
which was utterly void of prejudice and
showed beyond a doubt that what most
interested the man was that the best can
didate should be elected: Mr.. HaineS
spoke somewhat as follows: Il conSrat-
nate the Republicans of Waterville on
The many representative men who have
assembled in this hall to choose their par
ty leader. The same spirit has been
in ~ I'd and
suit the party has made selections of can
difates which are we'll qualified To repre-
sent our party in the present campaign.
just every member of this
body goes to the polls. just 50 sure is a
Republican victory assured for this
spring 1t is most promising indication
when men turn out i'm such numbers as
this In the last election in which the
Republicans were victorious rhe members
of the party were willing to lay aside
their present business interests and take
opportunity to stand for the principles
in which they believed. AS result 9l5
votes were cast against a Democratic
vote Of 543. The same party loyalty seems
to he manifest this year, and there seems
to be no reason why 1t should not bring
forth corresponding results. When people
are willing to give up their private inter
ests for the proper management of pub
lie affairs. the party which they represent
Is sure to come out in the lead.
II have been asked to present the name
of one of the Republican candidates for
mayor, and when l do so it is with no
feeling of prejudice. for | am willing 10
believe that whoever Hhe party sees fit
To nominate is a man well qualified to be
their representative and their political
leader"
He then gave n short sketch of Mr..
PurintOn's life since ha first became a
Waterville citizen, and emphasized the
fact that although he began lie here
with trowel in his hand he was no less
hard working man today. and that the
character of the man which had been the
means of his steady advancement social
ly was recommendation enough for the
responsibilities which were TO devOlve
upon him i'm case of his election. Mr.
Purinton." he added. knows about the
finances of the city. We are having some
agitation about our citys finances. There
is no more than there should be. OuI
debt limit is reached. We have for this
past p years been adding to our genera
improvements in the way of sidewalks
school and public buildings. etc. which
should be Tor the Denent oil generations
TO come; but if we are to hand then
along to our children. burdoned with debt
much of the real benefit will not be rec
OgniZed having been handed down.
Ever since this debt has had its begin
ming We have been paying G;2 mills o!
the dollar, while the average rate Of in
tereSt is per cent. ont of the ~ mill,
over 20 of tins is paid for o,rr muncpa
expenses. 1t Is time that we had some
one who stands for the principles of econ
omy. and l believe that the time has como
when such man is 10 take the reins Of
our government.
1T has always been Gus; omary when 2
man has once put ur a good hight an,
been defeated that when another appor
tunity is offered he he given another
chance. Al the last election Mr. Purin
ton carried the majority OF the oppon
ents down to -. His friends stood benin,
him. This year let them all do the sam,
and reap the satisfaction OF better re
suits"
Mr. Martin Blaisdell's name was 10 hay,
ad l,,-f 'ol q !,