The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-30
''LET THE PEOPLE ELECT THEM" SAYS
 JUDGE M'DONOUGH
STIRRING ADDRESS BY ELO- QUENT NAUGATUCK JURIST ON
 TIMELY TOPICS.
Would Have County Commissioners and Highway Commissioner Chosen
 By Direct Vote of People.

Judge John F. McDonough of Naug- atuck, Democratic candidate for Sena- tor in the 14th district was the prin- c1pal speaker at a rally held in the Tower theatre in Walnut Beach last evening and there was a big crowd of voters on hand to hear him talk about the issues of the campaign. The judge mas been having a strenuous campaign Tor over a week past but he was in fine shape last night and put over some solid arguments to his hearers and af- ter the rally was over, he met the men personally
 The speaker told his listeners that he believed in e1ecting county com missioners and a highway commission put into office do not come up to your expectations you have the privilege of busting them at the next election, but as the situation is now you have noth- ing whatsoever to say about who shall hold, these offices.
 Attorney McDoncugh reviewed the strike at Lawrence and showed where it was shown by the men, women and children who testified before commit tee in Washington that the average wages were between $4 and a week While the head man of the concern was drawing a salary of 1000 week. And the plant was a high protected one too. Other instances were given by the speaker and they fell upon at tentive ears.
 There was great interest in the judges address and couple of Re-
 
 drank in every word he uttered. Dur ing his remarks, Judge McDonough said, sI was told to come down to Walnut Beach tonight so that the cit izens could look me over" There was 8 smile as the judge tips the scales near the 200 mark and his smiling countenance sure did make Q hit with his audience.
 well, we've been sizing you up and you look all right to us,'' shouted one of the spectators and then the big ap- a "a S7JIf
 eff Pm elected to represent this dis trict in the Legislature I want to tell you men said Judge McDonough, sentatives come to me and ask me to support any measure which will be for the welfare of Milford. you will what can for it." The applause was deafening, as the speaker showed by his actions that he meant every word he said.
 The whole Democratic state ticket was spoken of by the speaker and he asked the citizens to send the two tative to Hartford. He predicted sue cess for the state ticket and also for the national ticket.
 Although the election Is but a few days off 1t is possible that Judge Mo- Donough will be sent through the state on whirlwind speaking tour. He has proven one @ of the the best ca1paigners cam ai stated last evening that this proposi- ton is being carefully considered by the campaign committee.
 Henry c. c. Miles one of the candi-l dates for representative from Milford was another speaker who delighted the audience. He read some of the inn portant blanks in the Democratic plat form and called upon the voters to register their vote for the whole Demo cratic state ticket and he wanted to see a. Democratic legislature so that Governor Baldwin could then put into effect some of the fine reforms which he has.
 It was one of the most enthusiastic meetings held at Walnut Beach this fall and shortly before Judge MsDon- ough started for his home, he was ask ed to make another speech in the town of Milford before the campaign closes.