Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-25
H. N. RIGNEY WINS OUT.
Elected Committeeman from Fifth
 D. c. Kildun Endorsed.


 The principal business transacted Rt the New Haven county democratic convention, which was held in Turn hall at the corner of Orange and Court streets last night, was the indorsement of Mayor B. G. Kilduff of this city for the office of state comptroller. The convention was called to order by James McGann, member of the state central committee. Attorney Webb of New Haven was elected chairman and Attorney Fitzgerald secretary. 1t was Attorney Danaher of Meriden who made the motion to indorse May or Kilduff for the office of comptroller. He made a short speech in which he spoke eloquently of the merits and ability Of the Waterbury mayor. The name of Philip Hugo of New Haven, also a candidate for comptroller, was presented to the convention by Attor- ney Fitzgerald. Considerable discus sion followed as to the advisability of fndorsing any man for the office. In the midst of the discussion Hugo's name was withdrawn and Mayor Kill duf received the unanimous indorse- ment of New Haven county.
 After the adjournment of the county, convention meeting of the delegates of the fifth senatorial district was held. William Lawlor of this city was ap- pointed chairman and James Bahan of, this city secretary. The chief in- terest centered in the election of member of the state central committee. There were two candidates for the of flee, Fl. NJ. Rfgney of this city and Will liam J. Neary of Naugatuck. The vote resulted in the election of H. NJ. Rigney, who received IS votes to 13 for his opponent. All of the Water bury delegation with the exception of William Mclaughlin voted for Rigney, as did the delegates from Southbury, Wolcott, Prospect and one or two other small places. Henry Canfeld of Southbury was elected vice president. Senator Kennedy was elected mem Der of the committee on resolutions, Davidson of Bethany a member of the committee on permanent organization, while Martin ,Scully of this city was elected a member of the committee on credentials. Andrew Slater a dele gate from Wolcott, brought himself in- to some prominence when he protested against Attorney Harry Minor of this city holding the proxy of Henry Minor or Wolcott. sOId Andy" said that there was man from Wolcott present, Mr Wilson, and it was only proper that he should have the proxy. MT Slater won his point. Delegate Henry Gam field was commencing to pour hot shell into the camp of the large cities and towns because he understood that there was to be movement among them to give the little towns rough deal, or as MT Canfield said, to hand over the people in the small towns to 'sheenies and dagoes," when he was called to order by Mayor Kilduff.
 The Waterbury delegates had com modiouS quarters in the Hotel Garde. They dominated the place On the second floor of the Hotel Garde was one of Cary's headquarters and here the Waterbury delegates could secure all the Cary buttons they wished.
 Mayor Mulvihill and bis cohorts from Bridgeport were on the scene of battle early. Several Waterbury delegates met him. Mayor sMu1Yfhill is said to have strongly favored Mayor Kilduff Tor comptroller. s 3 Ii ff .es.If f..
 The republicans elected delegates last evening to their county convention. A slate had been previously prepared and this served to simplify work The UelegdteS To the convention are James A. Geddes, E. B. Carter, Wallace Sco- neld and G. Nj. Parsons. Edward L. Terrell was chairman of the meeting and D. J. Corwin secretary.
 The democratic primaries to elect delegates to the town convention will be held tomorrow from 4:30 to 9:30 at the usual voting places Little inter- est is being manifested in the primar- 1es and it is the general opinion that the Economic league ticket will be the only ticket in the field. It is rumored that there may be two tickets in the third ward.