New Britain herald., 1916-04-08


 present time Indicated to him that the democratic party was to be given a chance to get out in front once again and when it did it was bound to stay there.' He spoke of the hard work that confrontS the members of the party in getting out and rallying on account of the short space of time. MT. Pelton told the members that he was not going to tell them what he would do if elected but he would tell them that it would be his aim to give the best that was in him towards giv ing proper administration. He would appoint men best fitted for commits sions and would solicit their co-opera- ton.
 q will not expect every commits sioner to do as I say and think, but I will insist that he do his best tow ard the city's interests MT. Pelton said.
 The need of a practical engineer in , the city, especially at the present time , is obvious, MT. Pelton said, and as he had had his training in those lines, he felt sure that he could map out some of his practical ideas that would be beneficial in street work and on the sewer system and would also solve number of problems that confront the : officials. By this method of doing things the solution will be permanent and the taxes will be kept down, rath- CT than Quigleyized. He was unable to say what the taxes would be next year, the same applying to any man, but he would assure them, if elected, that he would strive to give them re- turns for every penny expended.
 King Exposes Bluff. P. F. King, who is a member of the board of finance and taxation and is conversant with city matters in all it's phases threw the harpoon into the Quigley-Klet bluff about that commis- sion being responsible for the pres ent rate.
 If it hadn't been for the careful study of that commission, which re- suited in cutting down several of the estimates, it would have been three mills higher than it is at present, and the Lord knows it is high enough" MT. King said. He spoke of the cap abilities of MT. Pelton and was cer- tain that he would make a successful executive if elected.
 What Democrats Have Done.
 T. J. Smith was the next speaker. He said that he is often referred to as T. Jefferson Smith, but this made him feel proud, when it connected him with such a staunch democrat as Jefferson He spoke of the records made by democrats in the common council, stating that several years ago it was though democratic mayor that the wages of the street labOrers was in creased from $1.35 to $1.75 a day af- ter the republicans had opposed the increase. The speaker also said that h 1o1, cip o6 hN A. M Paonessa, George Sullivan and M. T. KerWin that gave the laborer the half day privilege on Saturday dur ing the summer.
 It had been called to the attention of the speaker that the republicans were claiming that the candidate of the party was a manufacturer thus trying to convey the idea that he was not a friend of the factory worker. Mr. Pelton said that when Mr. Pelton en- tered the employ of the Stanley Works he was an engineer, and through his own ability and without the aid of politics, relatives or Influence, ais worth was soon recognized by the fac tory owners and he was steadily pro- noted. He characterized these state ments as unfair to MT. Pelton in all manner and shapes. He also branded as an insult any attempts made to tell a young man to register as republl- can because the democrats were in the min Ority.
 Mr. Smith complimented the ward on the fine showing it is making, also on the excellent candidates they have selected. Speaking of James Coyle, candidate for alderman, MT. Smith said that his ability in the council would have evidenced itself before now if he had remained a resident of the sixth ward.
 During the evening vocal selections were given by Joseph O'Brien, John Kiniry Fred KObs and Robert Smith. Piano selections were rendered by Francis Clynes. One of the hits of the evening was the speech delivered in the Swedish dialect by Francis Camp bell, which captured the house by storm.
 In Other Wards.
 Large crowds were in attendance at the rallies in the fourth and sixth wards. Tn each place Candidate Pei ton spoke and other candidates also made brief remarks. John l.. Ross presided at the fourth ward gathering, 1 and Attorney Levitt acted in sim- liar capacitv in the sixth ward.