The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-28
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Thomas McHugh, who presided. as
chairman of the meeting, is the DEM
ocratic candidate for alderman mas
much as the nomination of Mr.. Nc
Hugh is generally regarded as equiva-
lent to election, he was given rous-
ing cheer when William P. Corr, the
district chairman, announced him as
the next alderman.
Mr.. McHugh spent little time Tor
himself, but quickly introduced the
other speakers. He merely assured
the voters that if elected he. would
serve them to the best of his anll-
ity, and would be no mans tool. He
then introduced George M Coughlins
the candidate for city clerk. Mr.
Coughlin was given a ffatterlng greet
ing.
Il have lived for 25 years in the
Ninth district said Mr.. Coughlin
Il can refer you to the people OF that
district as. to my record. For the
past six or eight years I have been a
worker in the ranks of the Democracy
I earnestly ask your support. I prom
1se to be faithful in the discharge
of the duties of that office if I am
honored with election" Ringing
| cheers followed his speech.
The next speaker, J. Fred Schempp,
was equally brief but strikingly i'm
pressive. Cali I wish to say to you
is this: IF I am elected your tax
collector, next Tuesday, can honest
| ~ promise and pledge you that the
standard of efficiency in the depart
ment will not be Iessened by your
CHI oice.' .
William Thomas, for reelection as
town clerk, was introduced when the
cheers for Schempp had subsidized. He
was Enthusiastically brief. He said
| he trusted the Second district would
respond as faithfully and va1fantly
as it has always done, in behalf OF
| good and true Democracy
| .i1Ir ~ Tai candidate for
election as town treasurer, was greet
ed as an old friend by the loyal
Democracy of the Second.
For Is years the Democrats of
Bridgeport have honored me by elect.
| ing me to the Office of city treasurer"
said he. IT appreciate more than
can express here. and now the conf
| dence and trust they have reposed in
me. In coming before you to seek
reelection in this honored position
the standard and policies that have
| obtained in this department during
| my incumbency.'' Ringing cheers
greeted Mr.. Halls vigorous declara-
| ton.
The introduction Of former Mayor
Buckingham was the signal for a pro-
Ionged outburst of handclapping and
cheering. Particularly enthusiastic
was a group of a score of youngsters
who had crowded close to the steps
/ IGOn1 WHICH Tie CSLO4QdLOS5 SkOAAC. ~ .
Buclxfngham's characteristic smile
| greeted the small boys as he spoke.
voters, and voters to come, of the
| Second district he began, and his
/ apt recognition of the small boys
brought another salvo.
! He said he appreciated deeply the
reception, and then launched into a
vigorous declaration for Mr. Null
i Inns and his associates.
1--WE hear much nowadays about
oI7r 70
run the city,s affairs" said he. The
democrats in their present ticket have
/ given you the chance. Every candi-
/ date is man who knows the value OF
/ dollar because he works long and
hard to earn his weekly wages.
| stThe Republicans tell us they have
Produced the tax rate. But how have
/ they done it? This year, they forgot
to pay state tax of 100000, which is
left as a legacy Of nisnanage cement
for the incoming administration te
/ assume. In 1909, they did the same
i of $50, coo that had to be assumed by
my administration which then came in
to power. If they forgot 100000 this
| year, next year, if they're returned
maybe they will forget $500. 900.
eff you elect Fred C. Mullins as
i your mayor, you will have a mayor
| who will act according to his owr
of others, but will be a mayor in fac
as well as in name-'' (Cheers.
i That the manly attitude of John M
Donnel1y following his defeat at the
primaries by Mr.. Mullins. has appeal
! ed favorably to the electorate wa.
i convincingly shown by the splendid
reception accorded him. Mr.. Donne1lS
was cheered and app1auded to the
r echo. His speech along the lines of
harmonious democracy fighting fol
the success of the whole ticket, serve
to enhance the effect of his public
statements, and his words worked hi:
hearers up to unwonted enthusiasm.
Two weeks ago came here in tht
primary campaign" said he. st toIt
you that if was defeated wou1e
support the successful candidates. Tn
here to keep my word. I am glad tt
be here. (App1ause.) I'm especiall.
glad to be here to say a good wore
for my friend, Frederick G. Mullins
I'm glad to have a chance, also t.
thank those who helped me in Tth'
contest. I appreciate their loyalty tt
me. And in order to show those vot
ers who so Loyalty supported me tina
they were supporting a loyal Demo
crat am here tonight to do what
can by speaking in behalf of Mr.. Mul
, Inns. What better way can show m.
appreciation of the support given m
in the primary contest?''
DOnn0lly was interrupted sh0r
by prolonged applause, cries of 600.
boy, john You're right and tn
{ like.
When the applause subsidized, he re
sumed.
"Our Republican friends must tHlinl
I: we have short memories said he,a ''i
. they think you're going to believe al
they tell you in their campaign ad
dresses. The Republican party, dur
ing the present administration ha
brought from out of town many me-
to fill important municipal offices. A r
not good men, suitable and capab1
: for these offices to be found in GU
e city?
"OnIy short time ago I was toll
by a prominent tax payer residing i
Park avenue, that he was oppose
to the new High school projec