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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
Pull The First Lever For Democratic Ticket

The first lever the voting machines this year is the Democratic lever Be when you go into the booth on election day that you turn down the first lever and you Wll thereby cast your vote for John M DonneIv for mayor Stephen F. Boucher for city clerk James Gar rity for tax collector William Thomas for town clerk and all o the other candidates nominated on the Democratic ticket
 Hundreds of dissatisfied Republicans who will have nothing to do with the Republican candidates this year. because they controlled and dominated by DeVer II Warner and John T. King, will be found supporting the Democratic ticket
 The most effectual way to render deserved rebuks to the corporation forces that dominate the Repub can party locallys to pull the lever on the machines
 vote for John M Donnely and his associates on the ticket will be vote to rebuke these magn forces which seek to control the destinies of the city
 Despite stories to the contrary the candidacy of Mr. Donely whose splendid record of public service is be- yond attack is the choice of united Democracy and with the hundreds of Republican votes which he is to receive ne Will be successful at the polls next Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
WORKlkGMEN CHEER DONNELLY; FROST
 FOR THE CORONER

John M. Donnealy, the Democratic Mayora1 candidate, was enthusiastic ally received at the noon day meet ing today at the West End plant of ed by City Clerk Boucher in a fitting speech, the latter referring seloquently though briefly to the splendid record in public office of MT. Donnelly.
 MT. Donnelly reesived . big hand as he arose to talk. He asked for ground that every opportunity he had as . servan tof the people he had al- ways tried to accomplish what was best for their good. He made a ref erence to his part in securing the pass ago of the State law compelling the placing of vestibules on trolley cars. He assured the workers. that if elect ed Mayor he would be at all times ready and willing to devote the best that is in him to the interests of all of the people.
 He asked that his record in public office he scanned closely and said that if 1t was he was certain he would of the workingmen of this city
 At the conclusion of his address MT. Donnelly was given a rousing cheer.
 Shortly after, Coroner Wilson, the Warner-King candidate, greeted the same audience and he certainly got an awful frost. What he had to say was mainly about the platform on which he is supposed to stand. His remarks were coldly received and there was absolutely no enthusiasm for him whatsoever.
 Candidates Donnelly and Boucher also spoke to the workmen of the American Tube & Stamping Co., this noon. and to the employees of the Ashcroft Co. before this morning, and in each instance they received rousing receptions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
Lawyer SteIber
 Given Big Tongue
 flashing by Mcclure

For attempting to tamper with a hostile witness, Attorney Theodore B. steiber was given severe tongue flashing by P. J. Mcclure, in the county court house this afternoon. McGuire, accompanied by 8 large number of witnesses, arrived at the building shortly after o'clock to be ready for the hearing on the remon- strance against his transfer of a H. Quor license.
 Attorney Steiber, it is alleged, told one of McGuires witnesses to go home. McGuire, who was standing near by, heard the conversation, ana he. berated the lawyer. Attorney Steiber claimed the witness had sign ed both petitions. The lawyer asked him:
 Are you with us or against us ?"
 I'm In favor of the saloon." was the reply.
 'Then you can go home." said Att torney Steiber.
 Afterward the lawyer said he made the remark in a joking manner.
 Attorney J: B. Klein, who repre- sents McGuire, was angry at his brother lawyers actions, and made a few remarks which were not relished by Attorney Steiber. The latter pro- tested that he had no intention of doing anything wrong.
 Mcclure wants to transfer a license from 1131 Main street to 447 Gregory street. The latter neighborhood has been the battle ground for many re- monstrances in the past because manufacturers in the vicinity do not want saloons there.
 Attorney Stiles Judson. who is rep resenting the remonstrants, claims the commissioners two years ago de- clared the location unsuitable for a saloon. The applicant claims the neighborhood has changed since. Po- licemen J. Burns, Reilly, Ryan anu Lynch were on hand to testify re- garding the number of people they had seen going to Park avenue from the section west of that thorough fare in order to rush the can"
 The hearing was still going on at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
PADDOCK WILL
 SPEAK TO HIS
 CONSTITUENTS
Twelfth District Candidate. Will Figure in Big Rally
 Tonight in Lavery's Hall

The Twelfth district Democracy will have an opportunity to hear the can- didates and other Democratic speak CTS this evening at rally to be held in Lavery's hall, Stratford and Un- ion avenue.
 The speakers will include John M. Donhelly, candidate for Mayor; Ste- phen F. Boucher, candidate for re- election as City Clerk; William Thom- as, candidate for reelection as Town Clerk; James P Garrity, candidate for Tax Collector; Probate Judge Ed ward F. Hallen; Senator Garry Pad dock, and Representative Joshua Meitzer. t
 Senator Paddock is candidate for reelection to the Board of Aldermen. He has served with fidelity in the Board of Aldermen and the State Sen- atet and he will invite the speakers to question him upon his record in either body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
En'huses Big Audience in West End and Points Out How Helpless Would be Socialists if They Should be
 Successful at the Polls
City Clerk Boucher, Senator Kce Jr, Aired venness and Representative Joshua keIzI Heard in Ringing Speeches
 Praise For Alderman Walkers Work as a City Father

The Socialist Party was riddled by the speakers at the Democratic Rally held in the Fourth district last night. The. Happy Hour theatre was crowded to the doors by those who turned out to hear the truths of the campaign. Very little attention was paid the Re- publican candidates who it appears have become third place considera- tion In the campaign now being wag- ed City Attorney Thomas M. Cullt- nan was the principal speaker of the evening. He opened with a recital of the performance of the Democratic party In office and said that the Democratic candidate for mayor, John M. Donnelly had record that was un- surpa ssed as a servant of the people. After referring to the achievements of Donnelly he said:
 And now I desire to add g. few words upon the shortsightedness of cialist candidate for mayor, instead of Mr. John M. Donnelly. In anything l say upon this point, do not want to be understood as in any way unfavor- ably commenting upon MT. McLevy as a man or as a citizen. We respect him for his character. sincerity and ability. But the man who believes in the prinicples of Socialism and casts his ballot for Mir. McLevy, with the expectation that any of the doctrines or plans of the Socialistic program can be put into execution by MT. McLevy. as mayor of the city, Is visionary and is casting . vain and useless vote. And on the other hand the Democrat who may be disgruntled on account of any unsatisfactory condition in his pal ty and who. for that reason. votes against }Ar. Donnc1y and for Mir. McS Levy, IS inturing the city and there fore ir turing himself as a residensa thereof
 !, Let mo briefly point out to you some of the conditions that would confront MT. McLevy. if he were elect Cd mayor. In the first place, he would be restricted and restrained by the provisions of our city charter, which limit the authority of the mayor with in a very narrow compass. Those charter provisions cannot be altered except by act of the General Assem- bly. Furthermore MT. McLevy's par ty. the Socialist party. if it had any
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
Makes Plea For
 Hoy Name Society
Bishop Milan Urges Form ing Branch m Every
 Parish
Special Efforts Should Be Made to Enlist All Cath olics-Rallies Should Be Held in Churches This Month.

Rt. Rev. J. J. Milan, bishop of the ter to the priests of the diocese urging renewed interest in the Holy Name Society and announces that he will speak on the matter next Sunday ev- ening. His letter follows:
 November 1, 1911.
 Permit me to call your attention to the Holy Name Society and the work which it should accomplish in the dio- cese.
 .'This organization, as you are aware, has proved a very practical means of awakening men to realiza- tion of their duty to God and the re- spect which belongs to His Name. It's members meet in common brother hood, and, by prayer, mutual edifica- ton and a frequentation of the sacra- ments, help one another along the path of rectitude.
 "The Holy Name Society interferes with no other Catholic fraternity. It imposes no burdensome obligations and requires the. practice of no heroic virtue. Its purpose is to enable Cath ollie men to be what their name im- erence to his divine person and yield ing obedience and devotion to his church.
 ."The watchword of the society is the sacred and all powerful name of Jes- us: Neither is there salvation in any other name. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, whereby we must be saved Act iv: F. This name, like him who bore it, is set as sign to be. .contradicted. It must, therefore, be preserved from the taunts of the unbelieving and the jeers of them that blaspheme The Catholic man should be it's natural and enthusiastic defender. happy to lend the weight of his influence, however, great or however small, in gaining for it the worshipful recognition due to its sacredness and saving power To such a one, the name of Jesus stands for the power and wisdom of God l. Corinthians xiii.
 '"The advantages of this society need not be recounted. You are we'll aware, Reverend Father, of the fatal indiffer- ence which is laying hold on so many of the men of our day. The blight is most infectious, and to oppose it we must lead those of the fold to the fountains of grace which are found in the word of God and in the sacra- ments of the church. It should be our
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03

representation in the common coun- cil, would be in decided minority. In the next common council, there Will be seven Democratic aldermen holding over and five Republicans. There are twenty-four members ofc the board of aldermen and the Socialists, in or der to get even one third of that body, would have to elect their aldermen in eight voting districts.
 You can see at glance that such result is beyond the domain of politi- cal possibility. It is therefore appar- ent that MT. McLevy, as mayor, would not have a party behind him in the legislative body of the city. He could not therefore, by the vote of his own party, carry into effect measure Of any kind. As the executive head of the city, with no power behind him in the common council, he would be absolutely ineffective as reformer in municipal government.
 Then again, he couli not appoint a Socialist to membership on any of the department boards or commissions of the city. His party would not have the management of any of these de- partments, because the charter pro- several boards, such as fire. police, charities and health, must be appoint ed from the two political parties hav- ing the larger number of aldermen in the common council It is mani fest that the Socialist party would not be one of those two parties and consequently MT. McLevy could not legally. appoint a Socialist to any of these boards. You must therefore see that Socialist mayor under the pres- ent conditions, could not accomplish anything without 'lhe assistance of one or both of the other political parties.
 How absurd therefore it would be to make MT. McLevy mayor for the purpose of having reforms or changes worked out in the city by the Social, ist party. The inability of the So-. cialist mayor. under our charter re- strictions and under the existing cons ditions. to carry into effect any of the Socialistic program, makes the discus sion, in this campaign, of the princi- pies of Socialism purely an academic question.
 And to the Democrat who thought lessly contemplates voting against MT. Donnelly, I would say that inasmuch
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
BIG RALLY
 SUNDAY NIGHT

A big rally of business men and taxpayers who are vitally interested in the outcome of the present muni- cipal campaign will be held at Lin. coin Hall, Cannon street, at 7:3O D. m., Sunday, Nov. 5. Prominent speakers as we'll as the candidates for the Democratic party will address the meeting and the issues of the cam paign will be fully discussed, particu- larly the danger to Bridgeports prosperity in case the Socialists should succeed in the present cleo ton will be fully explained. The hall is big and we'll lighted and heated and all are welcome. H b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03

endeavOr to so enthuse our brethren with reverence for. the majesty of the sacred name that the shouts of blas- phemy may, be drowned by the deep voice of earnest men singing the prais- es of Him whom all flesh should adore It is in this way that we shall do o,'r part towards averting the spectacle of nation seeking the. blessing of peace while f1inging defiance at Him who can alone give it. From such a conflict there can be but one issue; if God may not rule no one else can; and instead of tranquility we shall be- hold universal discord.
 'sThe folly of such wanton defiance of the most high God is known to you. When the angels challenged the wrath of Heaven, the answer came: Who is like to God and their dream of empire was uenched in the pit of eternal despair Where angels failed men will not succeed. The Lord can- not be cast off, those who pull away the pillars of the social fabric will be buried in it's ruins. We are charged with the sacred obligation of saving those under our spiritual care from the evils of the day and of making them, as far as may be, bulwarks against the impious revilers who find their delight in blaspheming the ador- able name of the Saviour of the world.
 Tt is my desire, therefore, that, in places where the Holy Name Society does not already exist, branch be established as soon as possible, and that in all our churches special eff forts be made to enlist every man in the parish. For this purpose, I sLg- gest that, during the present month, rallies be held in the churches and the objects and beautiful purposes of the Holy Name Society be explained. On next Sunday evening, November 5. r Ot,o nf fhn -0ifU of the Cathedral, and I will thank the pastors of the city to make this an- nouncement in their churches.
 Yours sincerely,
 JOHN JOSEPH MILAN,
 Bishop of Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03

mittee, and received for his ser vices $500 to which he was not en- titled under the charter.
 This assertion would receive con- sideration from a candidate sim cerely desirous to be fair with the electors.
 Again it has been said, in this newspaper, that Coroner Wilson, in pursuance of his plan to have the proceedings of his semi-judi- cial office secret, has failed to obey the law with respect to filing the testimony taken at his inquest in- to the Peterson case, and into oth- CT important or notorious cases which he has considered. The penalty for the violation of the provisions of the chapter govern ing the matter carries a fine, or Imprisonment, as the court may elect.
 A candidate sincerely desirous of being fair with the public and sem sitiye to public opinion would feel it his duty to consider this matter also.
 Coroner Wilson should rest from talking about purchasing agent for a few days. and tell why he wants to reconstruct the school system of Bridgeport. a proposi- ton which first originated with John T. King, two years ago.
 Coroner Wilson should take the public into his confidence as to why he has accepted "the poli- cies' approved by DeVer H. Warner.
 Coroner Wilson will see upon re- f1ection that in these matters he owes a duty fO the Dl1h1ic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
INITIATIVE AND
 REFERENDUM IN
 SUPREME COURT
Especial from United Pre.s.) }

Washington. Nov. 3.-When the case was called up in the supreme court, this afternoon, S. Pillsbury. at- torney for the Pacific Telephone & argument in support of his claim that the initiative and referendum system in Oregon was not representative form of government and did not give the state the republican form guar anteed by the United States constitu- ton. For those reasons, he contend- ed, the 'T. & R." are unconstitutional organs.
 Chief Justice White interrupted lengthy argument to ask Pillsbury whether. in his brief, he had consid- cred the question of the Jurisdiction of the supreme court in the Pacific Company case. He called attention to the fact that the attorneys favor ing the 'I. & R." had, in their briefs, contended that the supreme court had no Jurisdiction, arguing that it was a political plan and not a Judicial mat ter. Pillsbury admitted the question of Jurisdiction was referred to only casually but said that he would cover it fully in brief to be filed later. He was given until Friday to file another brief.
 Pittsbury then pointed out shat no oath was taken by voters in acting on the T. & R." and that, therefore, there were no restrictions or regula- tions upon them. In response to a proposition by Pillsbury that only a legislature could exercise legislative power, Justice Lurton asked if the &C., ton of the voters in adopting a con stitutfon was not the exercise of leg islative power. Pillsbury admitted that such was the case but said it could go only so far as the adoption of a constitution. If the people of a state, Pills0ury asserted, were given power to assess taxes. a majority of them, being small taxpayers. could place the bulk of the taxes on those more able to pay them. There was tax case in Oregon involving six corporations and Pillsbury claimed that, under the law of Oregon, a mass meeting now might be able "to saddle on them all the expenses of the state."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
DOES BRIDGEPORT WANT
 A SCHOOL SYSTEM DESIGNED BY KING, WARNER, LAvERY?

During the session of the General Assembly of 1909 John 1T. King. was a member of the Third House, vulgarly called, The Lobby.
 He admitted the paternity of a bill "to reconstruct the school system of Bridgeport, and ap- peared for the bill before a com mittee of the legislature.
 Fortunately for the school sys- tenn of BridgepOrt the bill receiv- ed scant consideration, and fail- cd of a favorable report and passage.
 The attempt to ''reconstruct'' the school system was abandoned for the time, but not forgotten. It appears again as a plank in the ''pOlicies" which have "re- ceiyed the approval of De Yer H. Warner"
 Up to this time no intelligent argument has been made to show that the school system of Bridge port ought to be reconstructed.
 Do the people of Bridgeport want their public school system reconstructed by Messrs. King, Warner, Lavery and Coroner Will son?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
IS
 CHARGE AGAINST
 FACTORY OWNERS
Special from United Press)

Special from United Press.)
 New York;. Nov. 3-The fight of the State to rush to trial the case of Max Blanch and Isaac Harris, proprietors of the Triangle Shirt Waist Factory, in the Ash building in which more than 40 persons were killed, met with success today when the men were ar raigned before Judge OSullivan to plead to four indictments charging first and second degree manslaughter. pleaded not guilty. Assistant District Attorney Delhanty urged an imned- fate trial
 Counsel for the prisoners objected,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
|D0NNELLY'S AID SECURED
 VESTIBULED CARS FOR THE |TROLLEYNlEN OF THE STATE

When the Democratic candidate for mayor, John M. Donnesly was a state senator, one of the important measures which came before the leg islature related to the securing or vestibules for trolley cars. Up to that time the trolley companies of the state were not required to provide vestibules for their motormen and as a result the men on the front ends, so called, were exposed to the winds and rains of the chilling winters.
 Many mOtormen caught colds and some of them subsequently died from the effects of the illness thus con- tracted. Senator Jeremiah Donovan of NOrwalk introduced a bill into the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
THASkSG. .VIEG PROCLAMATION
 OF GOVERNOR
Special from United Press.)


 Hartford Nov. 3.-The Cover nor's Thanksgiving Day pro- clamation, made public, today, was unusual for its mention or the wars in other countries. The proclamation follows:
 Pursuant to a venera ble cus- tom originating in 1889, the first year of the history of this com monwealth, I appoint Thursday, the 30th day of November, as a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the blessings of the year.
 While during it's course other countries have been and are the seat of war and all the sadness and suffering that war involves, our own land has been .in per- feet peace. For this, for the strong foundation of civil govern ment that our fathers laid. for. the long life of republican instf- tutions in Connecticut as colony and state, and for free America, I recommend that, on the date above appointed, our people gather in their homes and churches to render reverent praise and thanks to the Giver of all good"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
IT IS CORONER WILSON'S DUTY TO INFORM THE VOTERS
 UPON THESE CERTAIN MATTERS

The candidacy of Coroner Will son is conducted with an utter disregard of what ordinary plain thinking men expect of candidates gift.
 It has been charged that the nomination of Coroner Wilson is the result of a deal made prior to election with the Warner-K King Lavery combination. It is said that Coroner Wilson went out to the fray as an antagonist of the King forces, and ended by joining with them.
 This is serious accusation and from a sensitive candidate would receive consideration, and refuta- tion If that were possible.
 Again the statement has been made that Coroner Wilson was present at a certain conference with Dever H. Warmer, at which Messrs King, Lavery and others were said to have been at the same time.
 This assertion has been denied only by Town Chairman Farwell of whom no statement was made and who as far as anybody knows was utterly unconnected with the circumstances considered.
 A candidate sensitive to public opinion would consider 1t his duty to dispose of these assertions spe- ficialIy. Thus far Coroner Wilson been silent.
 Again it has been stated, in this newspaper once more, that Cor oner Wilson while an alderman. carved 1lnnn an aldermanic com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03

senate compelling the companies to provide vestibuled cars for their. em- ployes and although the bill was at first opposed by the lobby in the em- plOy of the public service corpora tions it subsequently became a law.
 John M. Donnelly was one of the energetic supporters of this bill and he worked with might and main in conjunction with Senator Donovan to secure it's passage.
 Largely through the activities of Mir. Donnelly the bill finally became the law of the state and the trolley workers of Connecticut have him to thank in a large measure for the passage of this bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
Barbers' Union
 Endorse Boucher

A committee representing the Bar bers' Union Local zss, called at fhfy officeNtoday and announce1 that sae union had endorsed the ca .ffe *<sv <,f stephen F.. Bourf<r fsr cA, e1ert and would do all in its power so en- sure his reelection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-03
CREW RESCUED, LIVING 10 DAYS
 ON RAW FISH
(SpeciaI from Tinted Press,

Special from United Press)
 Galveston, Nov. 3-Having subsist- ed for 10 days on raw fish which they caught with the aid of improvised hooks and lines, 10 men were rescued from the dismantled bark Lizzie s. Hern, today, by a fishing schooner The vessel had been caught in a gulf hurricane. The crew were nearly famished from thirst.