The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25


 at t1ris tfme.'' said MT. Boucher. ..I gates to this fact, that MT Wilson who so ably nominated our congress- man today, was his opponent for the nom tnation two years ago. Con- gressnan Donovan has gaizled the whole hearted support Of even those who opposed him two years ago. This he has done by his efffcfency and hon. esty in the discharge of his duties at Washington. In two years more, maybe he'll have in his following those voters who today are supporting his Republican opponent. It gives me much pleasure to second his nonina- tdon and predict his election
 John Fl Hawkins of Monroe said that he had been delegated to present the name of another candidate but that in view Of the ove1w helrning Donovan sentiment that was apparent. he had decided to withhold the name
 It was moved by William F. Russell that Congressman Donovan be renom- of Bethel, objected to this procedure M. T. Csun then moved that a roll call vote be taken. fin this way 7 said he. everyone will be given chance to express himself and we will make for ultimate harrnony.' This motion prevailed and the roll call of delegates was taken up.
 There wasn't a break in the solid vote for Congressman Donovan, until hne Bethel delegates were reached Then M. }. Reagan named Lester Q. Peck. who received altogether six votes The name of D. N. Clark ral- lied four votes.
 l When the secretary read fhe result f of the ballot, Rufus A. Lyon, of Red- ding, was on his feet in a, moment. Before moving to make this vote unanimous,', he sadd 1T wish to offer a word of explanation in regard to the vote of the Bedding delegation We do not wish this to be regarded as a vote in opposition to Congressman IDonovan.F We merely voted for Sena- here without his knowledge, in recog- knition of his services to our town in both branches of the state slegisla< tllre. It was entirely in the nature Of compliment and is not to be cons lstrued as even the slightest show of opposition to Coreressnan Donovan for whose election we are all going to work move yous sir that the vote Coneressrnan Donovan be made unanamo
 ana the motion for a unaadnous ens Idorsennent of MT. Donovan was car r1ed with enthusiasm.
 John H- Hopkins, Of Monroe, had this to say:
 l s.The name of D N Clark was
 
 lsponse to the demands of caucus lgEhough some of us d1d not wish to voice the slightest opposition to Mr. Donovan the name finally was brought lin on the roll call in the be5ief that the procedure will lead to harmony
 We are all going to work for Con- lgressman Donovan's election.'s Reporting for the co1nnittee on reso- llutions. C. P McG71fnness presented the Ifollosgdng which was adopted by the lconvertion:
 We. delegates to the Democratic ICnngTessiona1 District convention do hereby reaf1rm our faith and belief in the principles of Democracy as contained In national and state pIat- forms we heartily endorse the na- t1onal administration Of our ilustrious President woodrow wilson. the intre- bid champion of hJn1an rights, whose foresight. incomparaole statesnanship and unexanplsd patience have brought wl1en whole nations are at war; we en- dorse and recommend to the voters of Fairfield county the nominees of the recent Democratic state convention
 We point with pride to the admir- able record Of our congressman,5 the Hon Jeremiah Donovan Of NorvaIx whose faithfu1ness and efficiency in the discharge Of his duties have made him a statesman Of national pro1ndn- populous and prosperous district and
 we pledge to hfn and the candidates on our state ticket our unswervfr1e Ioy- f atty and support
 l Just as the convention was adjourn l lngs Larry CHI lead Tn s'Three cheers
 Tor Congressman ponovan,,s and tlat
 cheers came through with a will