Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-21
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can majority. It was also evident from
the reports that the large majority Of
men who had affiliated with the Pro-
gressive party two years ago are now
working for the Republican party.
Mr.. Ham Speaks
At the close of these reports Mr..
Ham gave a short talk regarding the
situation in the State. stating that it
was never brighter from a Republican
point Of view than at the present
time. And he spoke Of the recent or
ganization Of Hughes and Fairbanks
Clubs in number Of the cities Of the
State. He stated that the Republicans
would elect Charles e. Hughes Presi-
dent Of the United States and he
showed the importance Of a Republi-
can Senate and Congress to support
Mr.. Hughes. The slogan Of the cam
paign is, according to Mr.. Ham, "A
Vote for Carl E. Milliken and the
straight Republican ticket in Septem-
ber is a vote for Hughes in Novem-
ber." He referred to the fact that un-
der Governor Curtis picture in many
Of the cities and towns Of the State is
the motto, Safety First" and he said
that the Republicans would change
this motto in September so 1t would
read, "Milliken first, safety always"
Mr.. Milliken's election is assured, he
declared, but the Democrats are max
ing their big drive to elect two Unit
ed States senator's and as many con-
gressmen as possible. He pointed out
that the Democratic candidates for the
Senate and House however estimable
they may be as citizens, are Demo-
Gratis, voting with the Democratic
party Of the South and against the
interests Of Maine and New England.
Henry NJ. Camp of Washington, D.
c., assistant secretary Of the National
Republican League, conducted sue
cessful booth with exhibits and lit
erature for the formation Of Hughes
and Fairbanks Clubs and other Re-
publican clubs. During the day he
talked with committeeman from %
towns.
Music was furnished at the forenoon
session by the Augusta Cadet Band,
F. A. Dennis director.
Baked Bean Dinner
The famous baked bean dinner, with
the beans baked in the ground, was
served shortly after the noon hour. 1t
was estimated that more than 1900
people were served and it was un-
doubtedly the greatest bean bake
ever held in the State. The commit
tee in charge Of the dinner was COM
posed Of Senator Willis E. Swift of
Augusta, County Treasurer B. P. Stu
art of Belgrade and Henry F. Cum
mings of Manchester county COM
missioner.
The cooks on the occasion were
Messrs. Spaulding and Martin, two
experienced woods cooks, who certain
ly knew the science Of baking beans
in the ground. They were cooked in
20 big cast iron kettles seven bushels
Of beans and 100 pounds Of pork,
which were served with two half
barrels Of pickles on 1860 plates. with
5000 rolls. Twenty washboilers, or 275
gallons of coffee. were served with a
proportfonate amount of sugar and
cream and 1000 doughnuts.
The making Of the coffee was in
charge of ]. S. Tyler of Mt. Vernon,
, turnkey at the Kennebec county 1ail,
and Deputy Sheriff Fred E. Blake of
Sidney. The beans were served by
register Of Probate Ralph w. Leigh
ton. Register Of Deeds John M. East
man, Chester Getchell Of Waterville,
John S. Neale of Augusta, G. D. Lib
oy OF Gardiner. William F. Bourgeois
ana Fred Blanchette, both Of Augusta.
county Treasurer Bert P. Stuart and
other county officers assisted the
| cooks.