The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-19
DEMOCRATS PAY
 HIGH TRIBUTE
 TO M. ]. DIVER
Party Leaders Banquet and Present Cane to Retiring
 Town Chairman
NOTICE OF voILHEER s
 NAME IS APPLAUDEDt
Warrenite Paving Contract Is Object of Sharp and
 Witty Discussion

Michael J.sDwyer, retiring chairman Of the Democratic town committee, was greeted by 150 of his fellow Dem ocrats last night. who gave him a banquet at Lsahmann's shore house, feIicitated him upon his recovery from the effects of a. recent accident, and presented him with aa gold headed cane. through Attorney George F. Mara who, in a. pleasing extenpora- neous speech, conveyed the gift and the greetings of Bridgeport Democ- racy.
 saying that in these days of politics he would be just a bit afraid aa a man suspected of being a. politician 10 walk down @tree8 with such 8 hand some cane.
 AEfchael J. Ciabty, assistant super tnfendeut of the Elost Typewriter com pany, and Denapcratic leader in the Fsffth district, Was chosen toastuas- ter This was far from being tho drst tinne he had occupied such n. post, and he pefrormed the duties in a most gracious and acceptable man ner.
 Former Town Chairman w w. Bent was present. and the leadership of the Democratic party was generously represented.
 Town Chairman William F. Mullins. who was in general change of the 0c-
 
 a success. and looked after the com fort of everyone.
 Music was furnished by Bentley'a 2 orchestra and Joe Wleler sang a number Of selections to tremendous applause. His rendering of "A Per- feet Day. Drought a. t11rnultuous en-. core The dinner was excellent.
 Toastnaster Clabby read a number of telegrams calculated to add to the Yl1ir-th of the occasion. They were read as follows
 Regret cannot attend banquet. Want to say to you my recommendations for postmaster and collector will be
 Jeremiah Donovan. Billie, am in New York buying horses for the summer work-War- renfte. Give my regards to the bunch.
 Henry J. CGampett. Sorry I couldn't be with you am attending plumbers convention in Att lantic City. Give boys my regards.
 John P. Brady. Kindly inform L. J. Gill that the position is open to him on Aug 1, in this department as corset salesman, $2,5oO per annum and expenses.
 DeVer H. Warner You can inform William Clifford that he can be inspector of cavities If = J.r. King. Regret cannot attend banquet Im- portant meeting tonight Mayor wants the other $4o,Ooo for Warrenfte binder
 D. E. Walker. Cannot attend banquet My pres ence there might influence the mayor in his appointment of assessor.
 W. F. Russell. The mention of Sheriff volIner's name was appla1Ided. And a warm greeting was given to the Progressive leader, H. H. Jackson, who was es- corted into the hall by Larry Gill Senator Arc1ribaild AEcNeiI paid a, tribute to MT. Dwyer, and said he had been pleased to note an interview with Congressman Donovan annou1c- ing the forthcoming appointment of two Democrats, to the places to be filled in Bridgeport.
 Former City Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan, in closing his remarks of felicitation, called the attention of those present to the effort being made to force a strange and unacceptable form of government upon the city. Assessor Larry Gill closed fis speech by calling for three cheers for the guest of honor Judge Buckingham of the compensation commission pre- dicted the reelection of President Wilson and the success of the Demo dernan Brady Of the Eighth district spoke briefly, congratulate ting MT. Dwyer upon his recovery.
 Alderman Coughlin of the Eighth feelingly referred to his knowledge of MT. Dwyer as 8. neigalbor and a lead CT.
 Lynn W. Wilson said: This is a harmonious occasion because we are all Joined in a common purpose to show our affection and respect for Mir. Dwyer.'' Speaking of political harmony he said: Those who are not harmonious with us are those who prefer Warrenite to righteousness, or mammon ito Democracy
 Among those present were:
 Justin A. Wilson, J. H. Emmons, J. H. O'Rourlxe, William Clifford, Lynn w. Wilson, Joseph L1lzomske, P. J. Carney, Thomas H. Rooney, w. H. Thomas, w J. Murray, J. Burns, Prank H. Pratt, James J. Conltn, A.
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