Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-09-25

Damariscotta, Me. Sept. 24-(Spe-
claD-A highly satisfactory run-togeth-
er of the Republican town committee
men Of Lincoln county and many invit-
ed guests was held here today. Per-
the meeting were the unmstakabl in
d.cations and irrefutable declarations
that practically all the strong Progress
sves Of Lincoln county have Joined
forces with the Republicans and are
working L gether with them for
much desired common goal. The hall
where the meeting was held was filled
ywith earnest Republicans and Progress
sives deeply interested in the common
cause, and the spirit and confidence of
the speakers put NV life into the Re-
publican workers Of this section.
Three of the would-be gubernatorial
candidates, Hon. Carl Z. Milliken. Hon.
Timothy F.. Callahan and Hon. Edward
W Wheeler were on the scene, as was
also ex-Gov. Bert NJ. Fernald, candi-
date for the United States Senate:
Wallace H. White, Jr., of Lewiston,
candidate for Congress from the md
District, and Harold NJ. Sewall and
Col. E. c. Plummer of Bath, one or
both of whom may yet be congression-
al candidates. All the candidates We're
cordially received, and there was no
mistaking the hearty enthusiasm that
prevailed.
The time is ripe otoverthrow De-
mocracy," wrote Cyrus n. Blanchard
Of Wilton in Letter to the committee
men. and with concerted action, it
can be accomplished" 1t was a let
ter Of cheer to the voters of Lincoln.
AS a candidate for Congress, he as
sured them that he would meet them
all in the near future.
George A. Cowan. chairman of the
county committee, presided, and seat
ed by his side was Chairman Frank j.
Ham of the Republican State commit
tee. Senator Willis E. Swift was also
present from Augusta.
Much OF the forenoon was occupied
in hearing reports from the commit
teemen of the several towns. In a gen.
eral way, they were optimistic, and at
times so encouraging as to call forth
applause.
None of the candidates for national
or State offices were allowed to make
any speeches today. as the chairman
decided that it would be taking an
unfair advantage Of other candidates
who were unable to be present. All
the candidates accepted this ruling
good -naturedly. and in place Of set
speeches, had a good time in social
chat.
John A Erskine Of Alma, Frank E.
Somes of Edgecomb. S. D. Erskine and
H. w Clary of Jefferson, w. f. Ford
Of Whitefield, Walter E. Clark Of
Waldoboro f. Fred Albee. Llewellyn
Mute. John H. Southard, Charles l..
Macurda, William G. Hubbard and
Daniel D. Page of Wiscasset all gave
an encouraging outlook of the several
localities, and most of them predicted
an increased Republican vote over
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7. L. Montgomery of Boothbay Har-
Dor believed that all that was neces-
sary was a little more organization to
bring out the full Republican vote.
Ihairman Cowan and Col. Plummer
reported on the favorable conditions
"a the town of Bristol. The general
tenor Of all the remarks was that fully
.yAl per cent. Of the Progressives would
, e back in the Republican fold for the
campaign Of 1915.
I have even heard several Demo-
Gratis say that a denomination Of Gov.
Curtis means that they will vote the
republican ticket at the next State
eection,' remarked Chairman Cowan.
The campaign Of 1916 is going to
oe a very earnest and a very serious
ampaign,' said J. NJ. Glidden OF
Aewcastl And / want to say right
Here. that we voters want to be very
careful of the candidates we select.
aud of the policies we present. We
want to be sure we are right. and then
30 ahead
At the dinner hour the members
aeld several informal conferences. AS
eaairman Cowan was obliged to be
away, State Chairman Frank J. Ham
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