Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-30

For representatives to the State Leg
islature, John Il. Nelson. and. DIR. A.
Jolly. .'r All 4, .a
This is the ticket which was nomi-
mated last evening at a large and en-
thusiastic caucus of the Republicans of
Waterville, held in the armory. - There
We're present about $50 representative
men of the party and tht remarks of
all the speakers were well received.
When the names of the popular nomi-
nces were uttered there was hearty
and ready applause, which showed
that the party is behind the men who
We're nominated. A resolution sustain
ing the prohibitory plank in the Re
publican State platform was adopted.
Previous TO the BUSINESS of the caucus,
letter was read from Martin F. Bart
lett, in which he requested that his
name be not presented to the caucus as
a candidate for representative.
The caucus was marked by the most
perfect harmony and the good feeling
which prevailed was very evident
throughout the entire session, which
lasted just = minutes. There was Il
great burst of applause when Hon.
William II. Haincs said that what he
desired the most. of ANYTHING is that
Watcrvillc sltall''stand up strongf,and
solid for the Republican party in the
coming election"ai yh1 '-,-'5' t..
I'he caucusG was called to order at
exactly s O'Clock by.' Dana p. Foster
of the city ctanmittcey' who read tho
cal'. j. A. LctUufheau moved that DR..
l.. q. Bunkcr"spi,tc pas' chairman. DR..
bunker stepped forward and assumed
the chair. - !.,ng:."' -'-
Hon. Horace 27Purinton nominated
Carroll n. Perkins as secretary and
he was elected.
4 letter was read from Martin F.
Bartlett, withdrawing from the con-
test for representative. The letter was
as follows:
Chairman Republican City Committee.
Watcrville, Me:
My Dear Sir
AS YOU know, / have been in the field
as a candidate for Republican nomination
Tor representative to the Legislature. L
have now been approached by friends
who express to me that it may be for the
best interests of the success of the party
at the coming election that l should
Withdraw from the contest
Il have never felt that l wished to be
a candidate for the office against the
wishes of even a respectable minority Of
the party. nor do | wish to remain in
the field if by SO doing l seem to be OPP
posed to a section of the party among
whom I feel l have personally a great
many friends, on Il question OF party
policy.
For the above reasons I wish to in
form YOU that after consideration, having
the success of the party first in mind, L
have decided nat | -sfian Not" have my
name presented to the caucus ut this
time. l wish to thank my friends for the
kind assurances they have given ne, and
will assure YOU that personally l shall
support the nominees of the caucus.
'ReSDec tfullN yours.
(Sisne,D MARTIN +. BARTLETT."
Dana P. Foster said that the pres
ent meeting was gathered well know
ing the fact that "our friends the en-
envy are always alert" 1t was neces-
sary to nominate two men who have
the confidence of all the Republicans.
1T was my very great honor to nomi-
nate at the last county convention the
next sheriff of Kennebec county. Cap
plause) 1t now devolves upon me to
nominate as candidate for represent
tative a Watervile boy. He is per-
sistent, he is honOred 1t is with
pleasure that place in nomination the