Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-08
JUDGE LOWE NAMED.
Andrew ]. Slater ""Mayer of Woleon''
 Nominated Hin for Eighth Tims.

The democratic probate convention was held in the city court room this morning and was very harmonious gathering. The meeting was called to order by Terrence M. Coyle, after which Edward B. Kelley, jr, was chosen permanent chairman and Ed ward L. Seery clerk. The following were appointed committee on cre- dentials: Robert Mackie Andrew J.. Slater, William c. Moore, J. M. Daily and John Newell. The committee re- ported ten delegates present as fol- lows: F. w. Connor, John Dawson. James Clarken, E. L. Seery, B. B. Kelley, J. M. Daily, John Newell, Rob- ert Mackie, William c. Moore and A. J. Slater.
 Then the chair called for nomina- tions for judge of probate. MT Sla- ter, the delegate from Wolcott, who has nominated Judge Lowe since he was first mentioned for the office fourteen years ago. said: "Mr Chair man and gentlemen of the conven- tion: It has been my privilege to offer to the probate convention for the eighth time the name of a man who has been indorSed by the electors of the district and has given the public an honest and eminently satisfactory administration of the affairs of that very important office. The country is in need of more men of his caliber in public places and until all classes of citizens realize this and bring about 8 horizontal change by putting the democratic party in power there is little hope of any change that will help the com mon people. The trusts and com pines have got firm hold on every thing that enters into the cost of liv- ing and while President Roosevelt has been quoted as saying great deal in opposition to these organiza- tions, the president knows full well that no appreciable remedy ever can be applied until we have demo- cratic congress. A beginning has to be made and see no reason why we should not take the initiative in this state. The power lies in the hands of the people and if they want to use it to the best advantage they should use it in opposition to every man nominated by the republicans. If ex- isting conditions are to be changed We must vote against Sperry and oth- CTS who are associated with him all over the state and send congressman to Washington pledged against the system which makes the cost of liv- ing so high that a great many people find 1t impossible to secure the neces- saries of life. We have been told and you will soon hear 1t again, that the republicans are working towards that end, but they have failed to make good that promise so often that no sane man can be misled by the state- ment any longer. What We want is a congress that will take $2 ton of coal; 25 cents off every bushel of wheat and $10 of every head of cat tie and regulate the price of lumber and other things that enter into building so that a man of modest means may be able to build A ,h9pse Iwf wfthoutlDaying a fortune for 1t, lGaA- tlemen, these are all actual necessi- ties, but you must not look for them through the instrumentality of the republican party. If you want goods cheap, vote to put democrats in office. If you desire a continuation of the excellent management of the affairs of the probate court, vote for Lowe!"
 When Mir Slater sat down he was given splendid ovation and the nomination of Judge Lowe was sec onded by half dozen delegates. A roll call was then ordered and MT Lowe received the unanimous vote of the convention, and was declared the nominee of the party.
 A probate committee was chosen composed of Edward B. Kelley, An drew J. Slater and John Basham, one each from Waterbury, Wolcott and Middlebury in the order mentioned. The first duty assigned to the com mittee was to notify Judge Lowe of the action of the delegates and es- cort him before the convention.
 When Judge Lowe entered he was greeted with cheers and being intro duced by Mir Kelley. he said: Gentle men, I we'll remember fourteen years ago to-day about this hour and in this same place, when the honor was first conferred on me which you now wish to renew. I remember how I promised to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my knowledge and ability and I have in mind. too. how I meant to make good that prom ise. To what extent I have succeed ed is not for me to say; that is a matter for the public to pass upon. At that time I lacked experience. but the people trusted me. democrats and republicans alike. and I hope they not been disappointed. Like all other men, am human. and no doubt have made some mistakes. but on the whole stand by the records of the doings of the probate court during my connection with 1t. accept the nomination, and thank you sincerely for this renewal of confidence in me. I 70 into the fight with renewed en- ergy and will try to be elected and If % I shall do my utmost 70 discharge every obligation that comes before me. legally. justly and equitably."
 Judge Lowe's remarks pleased ev- erybody and the delegates and spec tators showed their appreciation by crowding about him and for i've or ten minutes he was very busy hand shaking.
 The meeting then adjourned.