The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-30

- - 70 did itself. proud last night when raI- lies were held iRvff3t3 cgpseph's hall and Iavery's hall at which voters from all the districts in the East Side were represented Layery's hall in Union avenue was crowded with en- thusiastic citizens from the 18th dis trict
 This is such a large district that it was necessary to provide a rally all it's own. The action of the town com srnittee was justified too for the rally proved a great success and did much to spread the party doctrines in the East End.
 The 18th district workers showed that they knew how to inject the right spirit into the campaign. They had a parade before the rally and a drum corps provided stirring music. Dam feI D. Connors, candidate for alder man in the 12th. was chairman of the meeting and he filled the position with great ability.
 Owing to the fact that the two ral- lies were held at the same hour it was necessary to divide the candidates into two squads Half the speakers started at one rally and when they had finished were hustled to waiting automobiles and rushed to the other gathering where the rest of the ora tors had finished their tasks.
 In St 5oseph's hall the Ninth 10th, and 11th districts were. represented. A fine crowd turned out and it was a well deserved tribute to Town Chair man Hugh J. Lavery, who was brought up in this section and mum bers his friends there by hundreds Each of the speakers was heartily cheered and as the speakers pointed out the strength of the Democratic ticket and related the many good qualities of the candidates the ap- plause at times was deafening- -,I-T-> 41- lies Daniel E. Walker, candidate for mayor, was warmly greeted. He ap- pears to be gaining popularity as the campaign progresses and his plain, Straightforward style of talking has made a hit with the voters.
 He does not pretend to be Daniel Webster or any of those other word 5ugg1ers but he can hand out facts in a manner that keeps the attention of his audience every minute he is talking In his remarks in both ral- lies, Candidate Walker continued to lay special emph upon the fact that he was no figurehead but is in. the race to stay I'm out ito win,'' he declared amid deafening cheers.
 At both rallies, Alderman Walker. the nominee for mayor, was given a big reception when presented by the chairmen, and his straight fron-the- shoulder talks made a hit
 tsThe Democratic platform stands sqnarely on the matter of Commission. Government 2 he said The party is pledged to appoint al committee favor able to this project if the voters, on election day say they want comnis- sion government That promise will be carried out as will every other promise in that platform.
 We have had differences within our party in the past It is time they are forgotten. We now face a divided opposIion, and behold the Spectacle of two Republicans seeking the may orally fttis a chance for Democrat fc success land Inrge you to make the most of it by voting the straight Democratic ticket
 If elected, promise the fulfill ment of every pledge in our platform and I will give the city a business like economical administrati on.''
 MT. Walker reiterated his, denials of the rumors that he would Hay in this race to win," he said amid cheers.
 George M. Coughlin, candidate for. city clerk, thanked the voters for their support in the past and prais- ed Alderman Walker as ia man who never went E-ek on his word. ''
 we stand today a party well united" he said, while the opposition is divided. The election of a mayor will further cement our party and place 1t in the position which it should rightful1y hold
 Our platform is one of which the Voters may be proud. Every plank in that platform will be fulfilled if the Democratic party is placed in power. F
 CT would urge my friends, especi-s ally. tp vote the straight ticket
 we have in our candidate for mayor a man who has done things in his career as alderman He can ac- comp1ish just as much good for the whole city, if you elect him mayor, as he did for the Fourth district when alderman"
 One of the biggest ovations of the evening went to John M. DonnelIy. who has been put forward by the democracy as it's candidate for coI- lector MT DonneIIy Is known throughout the city by reason Of his faithful service to the voters in any office to which he has been elected.
 .sI don't know that I can say a great deal that you don't already know about us,' he remarked. 'sThe candidates were nominated in open convent on You have looked us over and you know where we stand You know that none of us was born with a. silver spoon in his mouth We had to hustle for everything we got
 ''T have been in many campaigns but never have felt so confident of the party's success as this year. One reason is because the Democratic party Is united We had a very har- monious convention and since 6tfen have received assurances of support from all sides. The opposition papers say our party is split but you notice that we have only one candidate for mayor and everybody in the party is back of Daniel E. Walker in his effort to win the high place to which he as- piress
 You know what they said about Walker when he was first nominat- ed for alderman in the Fourth. They said he would meet with overwhelm- ing defeat. But in spite of the fact that the Fourth is a Republican dis tfict MT. Walkers popularity was so great that he was elected and not only did that but carried the whole Democratic ticket through by ma jority of 167."
 saThe Republican party has tried