The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-24
'JODOIN APPEALS
 TO VOTERS FOR
 "SQUARE DEAL"
ISSUES CIRCULAR CALLING AT TENTION TO HIS CONGRESS SIGNAL RUN OF TWO
 YEARS AGO.
BELIEVES IN VIEW OF FACT THAT HE CAME WITHIN AGE OF WINNING HE IS ENTITLED
 TO RENOMINATION.


 The Farmer is in receipt of the fol- lowing circular from Raymond J. Jo- l doin who made such brilliant run II for congress in the Third-now Second l I-Congressional District against Con-
 gressman Higgins two years ago. MT. Jodoin is again a candidate for the nomination. Two years ago when it appeared as though no Democrat had 1 a living chance the nomination came to MT. Jodoin without his seeking The party managers in the district when l they found that none of the more l prominent leaders cared to take a crack at what was termed a forlorn hope sought out MT. Jodoin and urg- | ed him to run.
 l At that time Mir. Jodoin and his l friends understood that there was a 1 tacit understanding that in return for l his taking the nomination and making 1 fight when the outlook seemed hope 1 less that the party would honor him with a renomination if he cared for it.. l Mr. Jodoin took the nomination, stumped the district, spent his own ] money and made such remarkable run that not until the last ballot was counted did it appear that he was beaten. On the face of the returns he lost l by only 78 votes having overcome a Republican majority of $500. Until a ! short time ago he felt that none of the 1 leaders would think of depriving him of a, chance to run again but it seems he has reckoned without his host and 1 if he wins again it will be only after I he has overcome a determined opposi- l ton.
 1 MT. Jodoin has sent to each voter in | his congressional district a circular of l which the following is a copy: l To the Democratic Voters of the Sec- ond Congressional District: I hereby announce my candidacy as Representative for Congress from the Second Congressional District of Con- necticut and earnestly desire that my l.nomination come to me as nearly un- animous as possible, and in order to succeed, it depends entirely on you and the men you elect as delegates to the Congressional Convention. It, is very important that you attend the caucus and get as many Demo- crats as possible to go with you. I place my candidacy before the peo- pie and ask their support in the com ing campaign. In the last campaign I was most loyally supported, and for that expression of political considera- tion shall ever remain grateful. At the solicitation of thousands of Dem- ocrats residing in the district, and oth- CT friends who supported me in my former campaign, I feel that the time has arrived for me to announce my self as g. candidate.
 In asking for recognition as a cand1- date for Congress from the Second Dis trict, base my request upon the fol- lowing well-known facts:
 For more than half a. century the Third-now Second-District has never been represented by Democrat. Two years ago was prevailed upon TO take the nomination, owing to the fact that it was considered forlorn hope with no possibility of success.
 I believed it was duty I owed my party to respond to their call and ac-. cepted the nomination, went into pat tie to win and came very near doing so, as you are well aware. my compet- itor having only a majority of 7S votes, whereas formerly the Republ1- can candidate received majority or from $500 to 5000 votes.
 While 1t is a fact that the Elective Committee at Washington decided the contest in favor of my Republican op- ponent, I am not alone in my belief that it was practically Democratic. victory.
 During my two years in the State Legislature it was my most earnest endeavor at all times to help tighten the burden of the Workingman, and point with pride to my record in that respect.
 The legislative record shows that was the father of House Bill No. 460 (Jodoin of Sprague). This bill was introduced by. me and successfully fought through until it became law. It provides seats for all motormen on trolley cars in the State of Connecti- cut. was also strong supporter of the Fifty-eight Hour Bill. also for the Photographers Eight Hour Low.
 I was ready and willing at all times to help in the passage of any bill that was for the interest of the working people of this State.
 It was a. labor of love on my part, as all my life I have been a workingman
 It is my firm belief that the thous- ands of voters who so gallantly stood bv me two years ago will do so again should I secure the Democratic nom nation
 therefore announce my candidacy.
 While I am not egotistical enough to believe that l am the only Democrat in the district who is deserving of the nomination, still 1t is my firm belief that, with the experience gained two years ago, I can go forward, 1T nom- mated. and defeat any candidate the ReDublicans can select to oppose me.
 I herewith call upon all Democrats who believe in justice and fair play to assist me in my candidacy.
 promise that, if nominated. I will carry the campaign into the ranks of the enemy in a, manner that will self and the honorable gentleman who becomes my associate on the Demo- 1 cratic ticket.
 Thanking you in advance. l remain
 RAYMOND J. JODOIN,
 Baltic, Conn. July A, 1912.