The Newtown bee., 1906-10-19
Ten Psgss.
HOME NEWS.
CANDlDATING.
BY o. O. WRIGHT.

BY o. o. WRIGHT.
 In competing with others as can- didate for the honor of representing this grand old town, l wish to make it plain, (very modestly trust,) that I am properly qualified to undertake the work of legislator. I have resided in the town lmore than fifteen years. That m itself is no small matter of training for the arduous work which devOlveS upon member of the Gener- al Assembly. The need of being "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" has been deeply impressed upon me; and if there is anything in the line of politics that I have not learned it must be some new trick not yet de- mOnstrated.
 am not running down the other as- pirants, because I really do not know who they may be. They are, probably, all good men, perhaps better than. l am. But for all that every man should carefully choose, in accordance with the solemn oath of an electOr. have read the Constitution of Connecticut; and have studied the history of the state; am somewhat acquainted with the records of the town: and always keep the town reports near at hand for ready reference. Have studied law 8 little, and have observed the usual methods for evading it. If any man can have lived in Newtown as long as I have, and not have felt the duty laid upon his heart and conscience to go to Hartford to help make the laws we need, then surely he is not qualified for the job.
 Some there are, no doubt, who think it presumptuouS in me to offer myself in this wise, especially as l was not born here. It does not make a differ. ence, I admit, but having been here so long feel that I must be seasoned to it, and we'll acclimated, in every sense. I may, at least, claim my citizenship. I am a freeman; and 1 am taxpayer. I help to support the town and the state. My money goes to pay for mend ing the roads; and for school expenses: and to feed the poor; and to execute justice; and am proud to say that my taxes have more than doubled since the first levy laid upon my piano; and still have never kicked against the and instructed to increase our valua tion. Moreover, I served the town as school visitor because they said it wa. my duty; and did my duty under diff faculties, in troublous times and with al I have given the people great dea of good advice, which, had they follow ed 1t would have promoted their vel fare in many ways. But none of thes' things entitle me to office nor honor I only did my duty as every citiZel should. I claim no reward. Tn. question is have my experiences ant my services fitted me to occupy thu responsible position of a representa- tive of the people?
 I am wondering how many of th electors of this town are free to vot' for me providing they think me
 suitable person to be hOnOred thus Are they freemen in the highest sens of. the word? Do they preserve an enjoy the full liberty of their ow opinions? Or are they subject to tn
 will of others? Do they vote to sui ] themselves? Is it principle or part : that determines the choice? 1 am
 free man: and 1 want others to
 free. l have no mortgage on any mar
 nor on any mans property. NeiJhe
 am mOrtgaged.
 Let us be true citizens. Let us vOt
 for good and true men. AS Dr 0. VI
 Holmes says:
 '. "The freeman casting with unpurchase
 The vote that shakes the turrets Of the land
 For as Garrick puts it:
 Corrupted freemen are the worst of slaves The Senatorial convention, of %h E 18th District was held at Stratfor N Thursday, October il. Gideon \ "n1x of firc z