The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-01

A rally of proportions unprecedent- ed in this campaign was held at the Lyric Theatre last night The W1!o- est enthusiasm prevailed, and the candidates were received with cheers and round after round of handclap- ping. Shouts of encouragenent pune &uated their speeches, and cr1es or ~sNdiIIfns for mayor and similar dem onstrative outbursts marked the pro gress of the big wind-up gathering or the Democracy.
 MT. Mullins delivered the most eff fective speech of his campaign, merci- 'lessfy laying bare the waste of the spendthrift Wilson administration. Referring to the pftifu1 spectacle of Rhe proxy mayor awaiting orders from his master, MT. Mullins declared fl, uneuuivoca1 terms that if the voters of the city see fit to trust him with the administration of their affairs, he will not betray their confidence.
 There were strong speeches by lTudze Edward F. Ha1len, Hon. Homer S. Cummings Of Stamford, Represen- tatfve Lynn w. Wilson and Sheriff John M. Donnelly. The introduction Of the running mates of MT. Mullins on the ticket brought storms of ap- pIause-
 Senator Archibald McNei1, Jr, pre-. sided as chairman of the rally. Seat cd on the platform were MT. Cum mings Judge HaIlen, Mir Mullins George M. CoughIin. William Thomas J. Frederick Schempp, former Mayor Edward T. Buckingham, former Rep resentative William W. Bent Sher1n DonneIIy, Louis F. Schwerdtle, fand1- date for the board of education; the A1dermanic candidates of the Slxth, Seventh and Eighth districts. respec- lively, Attorney John H. Casey, Fat rick ]. Carroll and John Fl. c. Cough lin
 Rnpreseutative Lynn W. Wilson scored effectively when he demanded of MT wilson a statement as to how much money MT Warner is contr1put- ing to the present campaign.
 Town Chairman Michael Dwyer call- cd the meeting to order at SIS o'clock and presented Senator Archibald Mo Neu, Jr., as the presiding officer of the evening Owing to the large number of orators, plans for the introduction, of each of the candidates for brief speeches were changed and the meet ing was facilitated by MT. McNefPs merely presenting the nominees. 2
 Attorrey John IF. Casey, Patrick J. Carroll aIdermanic candidates in the Sixth and Seventh; J. Frederick schempp, William Thomas and George M CoughIiin, candidates for tax col. 1ector, town clerk and city clerk, re- ~Dectively, were given warm welcomes Chairman NcNeil then introduced as
 
 ward F. Ha11en, judge of probate. Af- ter several humorous stories related i'm a characteristic manner, Judge Hal len took up the serious side of the campaign He spoke of the last na- TionaI election and said the Republi- can party was almost annihilated-re- duced so that it must be regenerated If it hopes to regain its prestige.
 He told of the reforms that had been accomplished under President fEal~1 was removing the burden of the cost of living and the income tax was to Tighten the loads upon the shoulders Of the toiling and struggling masses. sE7e dwelt upon the parcel post, measure inaugurated in the Demo cratic House, under the latter part of the Taft administration and told of how it's scope is now being widened tunder a Democratic postmaster gen eral
 t@The work done so thoroughly in gtate and nation,'' he continued, must be carried on in this municipal campaign Your work will not be done well until you have done here what has been done in the wider spheres"
 Judge HaIlen said that, while judi ciaI proprfety prescribed certain linn a1ts for his activities, nevertheless, it was his pleasure and privilege to ap- pear at the rally for the gentlemen who are the standard bearers of
  Iins he referred as "a gentleman to honor whom it should be the delight of all Bridgeporters-
 "A native of East Bridgeport, he fhas cast his lot, as boy and man. among us. I know of no one in this community who has 8 wider acquaint- ance than our candidate and our standard bearer. His life is an open book As city clerk, his uniform tact, courtesy, consideration and kindness ole A1 clerk Of the board of apportionnent and taxation. he gained invaluable experience Since then his close scru- tiny of all municipal affairs has equip ped him admirably to hold the high office for which he has been nomfnat- ed. And so by public speech and by private letter he is showing his thor ough grasp of all municipal affairs and his intimate knowledge of the financial status of this city,
 Referring to the manner in which MT. Mullins was nominated. he de- ciared it the duty Of united Democ- racy to follow him to the polls. "The nomination came to him unsought,' said he, "and with characteristic cour- age he has entered the lists to win. Born of humble parentage, and brought up on the East Side, by his pluck. his industry, his untir1ng ener- Ey and, possibly by the sheer force of his own native ability, he has pro 8kCcSCA AAb4s tONdys 1AO 3AS bAlO CcsAANA- date of a great party for the highest office in the gift of the city. Such a man, I say, we must all delight to honor and it is this gentleman, MT. Frederick c. Mullins, who will be the next mayor.
 Judge Ha1len referred to George M CoughIin as another East Bridgeport boy and a very deserving candidate. He spoke of Mir. Coughlin's wide ac- quaintance and said he was an able and conscientious nominee. q am sure he will be triumphantIy elected on Tuesday next,' said Judge Hal len.
 He paid a fine tribute to William Thomas The name of William eFTnomas in this contest spells Ee-eIec- 2don- l have never heard, and you