The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25

GQEll sweeping NACbOAlNs NflCtE l4lG RCO- pie of this city elected him to repre- sent them in the lower branch of our state legislature and later on mem- Der of the state senate.
 Need I dwell upon the record that the Hon. Minotte D. Chatfield made for the good of this city and state as a member of the legislature? His great fight for increased representa- ton for the large cities will go down in Connecticut history as one of the most brilliant achievements of mod ern events in this state, and I thor oughly believe that the people of this city are appreciative enough in their makeup to stand by the man who sacrificed his own time and interest for their good
 With the ever changing conditions, the people are asking for liberal ad- rninistration and if they want one con slstent with good government, give them the opportunity to cast their lots for the Hon. Minotte E. Chatfeld, whose name I now place in nomination for mayor.
 When the cheers for Chatf1eld had died away there were three ringing cheers for Mr. Orr and then City Att torney Simpson seconded the nomina- ton on behalf of the Second ward delegation The ballot was cast and tho office of controller called for. The remainder of the ticket was quickly named, there being no office for which more than one candidate was named Attorney Edward w. Lynch was placed before the convention by James P, Campbell for controller and the choice at once made.
 It was John V. Rattlesdorfer who nominated $. Fred Strong as candidate for reelection to the office of treas urer of the city Then Colonel Theo- dore Mcdonald, speaking of the effl- cient work of City Clerk Street during the term he Is now completing, pre- scented him again as the party's can didate for the office. Major Tilson was the sponsor for Lewis s. Welch for tax collector to oppose Francis An thony and Colonel Mcdonald again arose and placed Joseph Kollerstrom before the meeting for city sheriff which office he has held for one term.
 At this juncture Fred Orr arose and moved that a committee of three be chosen to notify MT. Chatfield of his nomination, and Chairman Rice ap- pointed MessrH. Orr, Major Tilson and Walter Maltby.
 Attorney Samuel A. Hoyt was the man who nominated Fred Whitaker for the office of town clerk. He spoke of the efficient management of the of- flee during the present incumbency and the personal popularity of the can- didate. The second came from Charles Birely.
 Alderman Emil Lnos presented Arr thur Petszch for registrar of vital sta- tistles and again all was unanimous Louis Knollmeyer was named by City Attorney Simpson and the ticket with the exception of the aldermen at large was made up. The four candidates presented for that body from the en- tire city are: David L. Dayae, the present alderman from the Ninth. Frederick J. McKerness, who is now an alderman at large, Attorney Bar nett Berman and Julius Janson.
 At the conclusion of the nominating the committee returned escorting into the hall MT. ChatAeld. After an ova- ton he delivered the following speech of acceptance: af
 MT Chairman, the Committee and
 Members of this Republican Conven-
 ton and Citizens:--
 Before accepting the honor you have conferred upon me tonight let me thank each of you for your interest in my behalf Most of us have known each other for years and known each other well, and for this reason the hon or Conferred Is doupiy appreciated. Let ne extend to my friend, Frederick W. Orr, my thanks and appreciation of his kindness in my behalf.
 The committee has informed me of his eloquent nomination of myself; may his ideal be not removed too far from the real.
 We as republicans are again before the people of this city and 1t is for the voters of New Haven to decide whether they will again approve Of our selection of the men who will fill the offices, within their gift, for the ensuing two years. That the present administration which goes out of office on the first of January has conducted the affairs of this cosmopolitan city with wisdom and tact, those who are best posted in civic matters will testify. Great pro- gress has been made In providing suit able school houses, fire and police pro- lection. Its finances have been admir- ably managed. The judiclous handling of the Cut matter undoubtedly saved the city from burdensome debt. Too much credit cannot be given to those in authority who handled this matter.
 The honor of heading the ticket has fallen to my lot. That it will be my endeavor to fill the office to the best of my ability, all who know me will understand.
 If elected mayor 1t will be my pleasure to advocate such improve ments as will, in my judgment, cause city betterments. One important im- provement uppermost in my mind is the sanitation of the city. Good, healthy citizens are our best assets. If we are to have progressive, up- to-date city we must, first of all, look after It's sanitary conditions. That we have grown careless of conditions goes without saying. Our streets and central districts deserve more atten- ton. Every one familiar with our surroundings Is aware that we have many swamps, stagnaht pools and malarial districts within the city llm-