Putnam patriot., 1910-09-30
 two years.

two years.
 The committee then escorted MT. Hammond before the convention. He said;
 Mr Chairman, delegates of the 2sth Ser atorial Convention of Connecticut, Gentlemen: 1 consider il evid nee ot confidence and esteem for political party to select and elect one Of their faith as u member of the legislature. l consider Il a four fold greater eompli- ment To be chosen nominee for S.ata Senator In my own district or this action on your pGEss l think it Is my duty to .thank you. Gentlemen. thank you. do not however accept tn . nomination as personal conside- ration, but recognition of the other towns in the district allowing Putnam to makes the selection for nomination on the theory as has been stated ire quently in this campaign, "N hoover the town of Putnam brings forward shall have our willing support l have been elected as member of the legislature fouf times in towns having large republican majOrilies in National elections, and three times have had a democratic colleague. Once in the town of Man stield in ls16, and in Put nam in lss5 and 1905, always working in perfect harmony with the single ex- ception of the election Of United States Senator.
 assume that IL Is the general opin- ion that II am elected Senator of this district that shall favor the election of S nztor Morgan G. Bulkeley to sue ceed himself. tApnlause.l
 The delegates and members of the press then accepted MT. Hammondis k invitation To dinner al the Putnam Inn.
 RupUHIIeAN 2slH DISTRICT
 Thomas c. Elliott of Pomnel was nominated for senator from The 2eth district at the Republican senatorial convention heId iu Willimantic Fri day. Judge Charles .. Thompson of pomfret, called the meeting lo order and Fasette L. Nfigh, ef fomffei was elected chairman N hen nominations were caiied for Judge Thompson ob laiueti the floor and iu few forcihe remarks presented the name Of Mr. Elliott, and he was nominated by ac- clamalien. When brought before the convention Mr. Elliott said: assure you that I apprt the honor YOU have conferred upon nc, for it Is an honor for any man to be nomi. mated for the office of senator, and l al so assure sea that if 1 am elected will de what can for the county and the state.
 Mir. Elliott then extended an Invita- ton to the delegates, the representa- lives of the press and a few friends to dine with him al the Hooker house. He was given s hearty round of ap plause. The convention reelected the district committee as follows: Charles o. Thompson of Pomfret, Frank l. nliinghast of Plainfield, and William A. Arnold of Windnam.
 The committee on resolutions offered \ resolution whereby the delegates re newed allegiance to the principles of the republican party and heartily en- dorsed the state ticket. and also com- mended to the voters of the district the nominee who WAS So heartily nomina ted as senator from the district Friday.
 DEMOCRATIC 2SrH DISTRICT
 Ex-mayor John J. McGsrry was nomin ated for senator from the s>th district at the democratic senatorial convention held in the parior of the Hotel Caickering at p. m. Saturday. ]. ]. McGarry, state central commit tee for the district. called the meeting to order. simeon A. Wheaton of East ford was ehosen chairman, iand rhoan- assR. Ryan of Putnam secretary.
 Erness l.. Dae6s, Putnam. M. Ross, Thompson. and Oscar Munyan. rhomp- son, were named as crcsienlials com mitsee. The delegates were unani- nous in their choics of ex-Aayor Nc