Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-29
ATTORNEY LYNCH HEADS TICKET.

that it was common rumor since the primaries that the delegates would push aside several competent men and nominate inferior candidates in their places, but that the work Of the con yention was the best answer that could be offered in refutation of these statements. He also stated that the people should not content themselves by electing the city ticket. He wanted an alderman or two from the first and third wards and in this way put the board i'll a position to give Waterbury 8 democratic city attorney, for once. He considered it a great mistake not to have the city attorney a person in sym pathy with the ideas and opinions of the mayor, and added that no private corporation or individual would em- ploy an attorney who might find it to his own advantage to move along-lines other than those which the head Of the corporation or the individual de- sired MT Lynch thanked the dele gates for the honor conferred. upon him and remarked that if the good feel ing maintained during the primary contest and since should continue until after next Monday the democratic party would be in the ascendancy for two years more in Waterbury. MT Lynch's remarks were warmly ap- plauded.
 City Clerk Ryan made a humorous speech. When he was elected four years ago some one said that it was q big office they had entrusted to little fellow like him. He said he knew it. but that he had faith in hig ability to fill it creditably. 'And now" he add ed, "after a trial Of four years, 1T feel that II have made good my promise. Tin not afraid to compare the work in my office with that of any city clerk in the state. have inaugurated some reforms which are beneficial to. the public and if reelected for two years more, as I hope shall be, I think I can improve still further on the work in that office thank you for this re- anewai of confidence in me and trust that shall prove myself worthy of 1t, and on next Monday I expect to see the democrats and their friends again demonstrate to the opposition what the people are capable of doing when they stand shoulder to shoulder" 7(Great laughter.l
 NJ. D. Russell, the candidate for comptroller, said he had reason to be lieve that he had done his work well in the past and if reelected he should continue to give the public the same faithful service in the future. He thanked the delegates and received a very fiatteririg indorsanlent from the spectators, some of whom insisted on a longer speech, but the candidate withdrew while all hands cheered.
 Henry w. Minor said he was very much pleased to be associated with the different candidates on the ticket. He paid handsome compliment to Mfr Lynch and predicted a big vote for him on election. fIa ,EIe did not say much ahollt himself hut modest tls rem ariSafi at the close that he was democrat, never voted any other ticket, and knew that the people would show. the g. o. D. next Monday that they have not lost confidence in the democratics party. The reception rendered MT Minor dem onstrated pretty clearly that he is pop uIar and a sure winner.
 John ". Mcdonald, the battle scared veteran of democracy, made charac- .teristic address. He eulogized Mr Lynch and the other candidates and wound up by stating that if every dem ocrat works as energetically for the whole ticket as he intended to do there could be no doubt of the result.
 Addresses were also made by Ede1- bert Reichenbach. John Healey. Will liam F. Bowe and John I. Brophy, after which the meeting adjourned and everybody rushed around to congratu- late the candidates
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 The delegates to the democratic town convention will meet In the city court room tonight. It was said to- day that F. P. Brett will be renomin- ated as candidate for town clerk with out opposition. There is some doubt regarding the names of the successful aspirants for constables. The school convention will meet tomorrow night.
 The democratic party has secured Headquarters in Tierney building on, Bank street, opposite Grand street This evening a large banner will be foated out Everybody Is welcome and information can be had there at all times. The location makes the place accessible to everyone at all l7oITv@r rNf4 4{loc, G,oxy n1aI nxynY,3Y<