Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-04

HON. JOHN H. BARNES
 At the 18th Republican Senatorial convention held in the town hall on Tuesday at noon, Hon. John H. Barnes was renominated for state senator, by Dr. Clinton E. Stark, Ex-Senator Wal lis s. Allis, chairman of the senatorial committee of the district called the convention to order. Chairman AL lis said the republican party is to be congratulated upon it's bright prospects for victory in the com1nS election. When he called for nominations for chairman of the convention the names of Dr. Clinton E. Stark of this city and William I. Allen were Iresented. Dr. Stark withdrew his name and MT Allen was elected. Arthur G. Crowell was then chosen clerk. The election of a credentials committee was dispensed with as on motion of Clerk Crowell, duly seconded, the delegates presented their credentials at the desk. The delegates were Arthur G. Crowell, Dr. c: E. Stark, Albie L. Hale, Frank T. Naples, of NorHich; Michael Nolan, John B. Hollowell, Alanson Fuller, William H. Wicks of Preston; Fred erick w Burton, William I. Allyn, proxie for Henry A. Allyn. of Ledyard.
 According to the usual custom no resolutions committe was appointed.
 When Chairman Allen called for the nominations for state senator, Dr. Clinton F. Stark presented the name Of Hon. John H, Barnes. for re-nomina- ton. In his renomination address pr. Stark said in part:
 We have met today to perform a most important yet a very pleasant duty; important, because we have been commissioned to nominate a can diate to represent the 18th senatorial district in the next general assembly; pleasant, because that commission +11o oT-tXy hot great party of progress and achieve ment.
 During the past four years the re- publican party has been paying pen ance, but in this year, 1916, the Goth anniversary of it's birth, it has been rechristened and has celebrated the has celebrated the event by selecting as it's candidate for the chief execu- tive of this nation that distinguished jurfst and eminent statesman, the Hon. Charles B. Hughes. The republican party was founded to establish liberty, equality and justice, and it stands to- day, after all it's triumphs and achievements, for the same great prin- ciples.
 1 believe the next four years will be the greatest epoch making period, barring the Civil war, this country has ever witnessed. At present the old world is in state of turmoil and restless ferment, but in time this will all cease. Then questions of tremen- dous importance affecting the whole how important it is that both nation al and state officials should be men of experience, men of judgment and action. Watchful waiting is some times a virtue, but wasteful waiting fosters crime.
 As we review the history of this country we find that Connecticut has played no minor part in the nations development and that she may main tain her standing it is important to select men of known wisdom and abil- ity in directing state matters.
 Prior to fifteen years ago southeast ern Connecticut was hardly recognized on the political map but since that time it has won legislative recogni- ton and support equal to the other sections of the state, and during these years the gentleman whom I am about to name has three times been member of the general assembly and it is due to his faithful work and that of his able associates that this recog- milton has been affected.
 With his work for this district in the last legislature I am familiar, and it is largely because of his persistent efforts and those of his associates that leiSlatiVe support and appropriations for our public institutions and other matters exceeded our expectations. His able and forceful presentation of leg islative measures gave him a com manding influence in the senate in all important matters concerning the vel fare of the state This. with his fla miliarity with the needs of his con- stituents, prominently fit him to rep resent this district, The last 1egisla- ture honored him by placing upon his shoulders the judicial ermine. He has worn it with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people who are the final ild0e
 Now it gives me great pleasure to nominate as a candidate to represent the 18th senatorial district in the next general assembly of the state of Con- necticut the Hon. John H. Barnes. William w. Wicks seconded the nom- ination.
 Senator Barnes was declared re- nominated. Dr. Stark and Constable Michael Nolan were appointed 8 com- mittee to notify him of his renomina- tion. As they escorted the nominee into the hall there was a burst of ap- | plause.
 After thanking the convention for the nomination Judge Barnes said: I thank you for the nomination It may appear strange to some that both the former representatives to the last house from Norwich, are seeking a renomination, as well as your senator from this 18th district I trust, how ever that both MT. Bailey and Mir Henderson may be renominated and elected, I have, as you may know, had some legislative experience, both in She house and senate. and say to you that have never known two men who did more and better work for their constituents than the said Bailey and the said Henderson, They both work ed hard and faithfully in the interest of all the people of their town. Even though it was a lean year, and while the Middletown asylum failed to get a dollar of extra money, they succeeded in getting one hundred and forty thousand dollars for new buildings for our Norwich Hospital for the Insane. The appropriation of $8000 for the Backus hospital was raised to $10,00O aeesaAs aAANiAsa RkA-Hki1A lAAzaaiR ax -xkaS