Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-07

lieve him to be best qualified, you will
be following precedent long ago es-
tablished of filling this great Office by
the election of the man best qualified
for it's duties.
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
Coolidge Of Lisbon.
Senator Looney of Cumberland nomi-N
mated for county attorney Scott Wilson
of Portland. He began by arguing that
the selection of Judge Philbrook for coun-
ty attorney would create dangerous
precedent as it would mean practically
the abdication of the function of the
Legislature in regard to this office, MAX
ing the future assistant attorney gen.
erals candidates for the office of attor-
ney general and making a close corpora
ton of the department of justice. He
also argued that if Judge Philbrook was
chosen county attorney not single State
officer would come from the First Con-
gressional district. He said that Cum
berland and York counties presented a
candidate of unquestioned honesty and
ability. AS assistant prosecuting officer
Of Cumberland county, city solicitor
from Portland, as one of the leading prac-
titioners before the federal courts, Scott
Wilson had shown distinguished ability,
and in political contests he had fought
hard in behalf of the Republican party
In conclusion he said: IT nominate a
man representing the highest ideals, the
best traditions of the Republican party,
a nan of learning and eloquence and jul
Gicial power, who will reflect lustre upon
the position and the office. which have
been adorned by a long line of distin-
guished jurists and lawyers"
Senator Milliken of Aroostook seconded
the nomination of Scott Wilson of Port
land Senator Gowell of York also sec
onded Mr.. Wilson's nomination, speak
ing in behalf of the delegation from York
county. Mr.. Burleigh of Augusta, after
reminding the caucus that they should
not be frightened at the bugbear of prece-
dent, seconded the nomination of Judge
Warren C. Philbrook of Waterville. Mr..
Risbee of Rumford in behalf of the solid
oxford county delegation and Mr.. Hall
Of Caribou also seconded the nomination
of Judge Philbrook
The result of the ballot was as follows:
Whole number of votes, 1l9
Necessary to a choice, 60
Warren c. Philbrook of Waterville
had Is
Scott Wilson of Portland had Al
Mr.. Looney in behalf of the delegation
from York and Cumberland moved that
the nomination of Judge. Philbrook be
made unanimous.
Senator Howes of Somerset nominated
for State assessor L. C. Morse of Liberty,
whom he characterized as the favorite
son of Waldo county and to whose ser
no Twill
forccfully in his speech. He also spoke
of lis able service in House and Sen
ate and his connection trustee with
various Maine institutions. Senator
Walker of Hancock and Mr.. Cousins of
Stardish also seconded the nomination
of Mr.. Morse.
Senator Knowlton of Piscataquis noml-
mated Edwin M tombstone of Brownville
for State assessor. He believed the as
SCISSOR should be a man of broad affairs
and should be acquainted with all the
varied industries of the State. He should
be a man whom neither threats nor tears
could intimidate He pleaded for an
eauait of location in the choice OF as
SCISSORS. The nomination was seconded
by Mr.. Lane of Paris. Senator Wyman
Of Washington and Senator Emery OF
Franklin seconded the nomination vi WI
tombstone Senator Hamilton Of York
seconded the nomination of Mr.. Morse.
lie said that Mr. Morse had always
worked for the interests of the State
when he was in the Legislature nr.
Hersey of Houlton seconded the nominal
ton of Mr. Johnston.
Tho result of the ballot was as follows:
Whole humber of votes, III
Necessary to q choice, eo
l.. c. Morse of Liberty had AZ
Edwin NJ tombstone of Brownvillc
had IL
The nomination of Mr.. tombstone was
made unanimous upon motion of Senator
loves of Somerset.
Mr.. Cousins of Standish nominated Hon
A. w. Gilman of FoXcroft for commits
sioner of agriculture. The nomination
was seconded by Mr.. Addition or Leeds
and was made unanimous.
Senator Gowell of York nominated Hon.
LEROY F. Pike of Cornish for councillor
from the first councillor district and the
nomination was seconded by Mr.. Stanley
of Porter and made unanimous. |
Senator Baxter of Cumberland named
James Cunningham of Portland as the