The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-01
PROCRESSIvES AND DEMOCRATS
 HOPE TO GARRY
Stratford on Monday When Small Town Elections Are Held and Again in November

The political situation in this town is interesting and unique. For a long time there has been much grumbling and fault finding on the part of many citizens with what is known as the ring or ''o1d guard,' meaning the close corporation of half a dozen men, or more, of the predominant party, which has renoninated itself year af- ter year, has held as private property all the public offices, and has run the with this state of affairs showed it. self very plainly year ago, when there was quite an overturning of the old regime. Today the prospects for a sweeping Democratic victory next Monday are brighter than they have been in many years. The ticket nom mated by the Democrats, as has been known, intelligent, reliable citizens, all of whom have the confidence of the public, and if it is sustained at be elected. This year much encour- agenent exists in the fact that the Young Republicans, or the Progress sives, have formed a party of their own, and can command not far from 150 votes.
 It is anticipated they will rally to the support of the Democratic ticket since they were so unceremoniously bowled over at the recent Republican caucus. Their strength, added to the Democratic normal vote, should decide
 
 considerations, all who vote the Dem ocratic ticket, will enter a protest against the selfish politics of the state and nation. Every man who has felt the pinch of the higher cost of living, who abhors the Payne-A1drfch tariff, who wishes to have the great corpora tions controlled, and who desires to put an end to graft and extravaganza, now has an opportunity to become in dependent to party names, and vote for men who will do what they can hot he state. There are many good reasons why the young men who will go to the polls on Monday for the first time, should voice their independence, and help to administer the rebuke which those long in power, who are grasping for office for the sake of what they can make out of it, have so long invited.
 A Democratic victory is confidently expected by well informed men, if those who are not hide bound will and as prominent citizen said yes terday, the time is ripe for full and free expression of public opinion.
 Both dentist and another doctor wish to come to town to locate if they can find rooms for offices. Applica- tfon was made for an office in the old Catholic rectory, but the Bishop has ordered the property sold, and there fore it cannot be used.
 Bacon Wakeman expects to come to town on Monday morning, to hold
  to straighten out the difficulty between Town Clerk Lowell and Constable Beardsley.
 On Wednesday at Riverview, Miss Hattie Curtis entertained a few friends at luncheon.
 Mrs. Frederick Horniwell, who has been visiting her parents in town, re- turned yesterday morning to her home in Woodbury, N. J.
 Harry Evans and wife, who once lived in town: are stopping for few days at the Cranstoun house.
 Allen Judson reports that he is much impressed with an auto-chemical he saw at Westvi11e few days ago. It would throw water over the highest house in town and drench the Cup heag Club in time. He hopes the town will order one for our fire de- partment.
 Mrs Sarah Beards1ey has left town to spend the summer in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Emily Paddock has gone to Norwich to visit friends.
 Inspector Jenkins, who is looking after the power house at Lighthouse Point, is said to be a nephew of Rich ard Croker.
 Miss Alice Judson will speak at the South Congregational church in Bridge port next Tuesday evening, giving an account of her friD around the world.