The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20

1HdtlOu WAS INdUc Dy uelcSdteC IlSAil6 on motion of Daniel P. Dunn, seconded by Governor Baldwin. This was done amid cheers, O. s. Stevens. of Dan bury. alone rising in opposition. Judge Lockwood. Governor Baldwin and Augustine Lonergan. of Hartford, were sent out to find MT. Cummings. When nominations for governor were called for, Charles S. Canf1eld, of Bridgeport, went on the platform and presented the name of Morris B. Beardsley. of Bridgeport.
 Attorney Garfield said:
 T wish at the outset to extend my congratulations to the members of thds convention for the unanimous noniination of Homer s. Cummings as a candidate flor the position of United States senator. For many years he has been our state leader and his continuity of service in this important position marks his personal popularity and his party strength.
 With our incomparable national leader. President Woodrow Wilson, guiding the destinies of the nation, Homer s. Cummings will further dem onstrate his qualities of leadership in the exalted position to which you to- day have called him.
 "One step more, and all that re- mains when we complete today's delib- eration is to, close up the ranks and march on to victory. We meet this morning to present to thu voters of Connecticut, candidates fof state of fices-an important, pleasant and agreeable duty-doubly so, believing as we do, that they will all be tri- umphantly elected by substantial ma jorities early in November next
 For the first place upon the tick et have been requested by the united delegation from. Bridgeport to present to you the name of one of her gifted sons, whom they have drafted into service. and for whom they entertain unlimited confidence. affection and regard.
 He has adorned many pages of Bridgeport's political, municipal and judicial historyl and during all his public life he has never in a sim gle instance failed to measure up to the highest standard of ability, in- tegrity and good citizenship.
 "He is not a candidate for the po- as that is. generally under stood, but have already said, he has been drafted by his fellow citi- gems t6 fill the highest office in the state. Like a true political soldier in the ranks, he assures us that if this convention calls upon>> him to render this service to his patty and the state. he will respond to your demand and with you at his side make fba fDhf for nay,o or1 More than this, no man can do.
 Before a Democratic state conyen- tion in Connecticut, I do not need to set forth in detail all the excellent qualities of this most Remarkable man, for they are not hemmed in by city or county lines. but are well and favorably known throughout the state.
 ''It has been well said that intelli- gence. integrity and courage are the great pillars that support the state.'
 s"Our fellow citizen possesses to- an eminent degree all these qualiffca- tons and would make an ideal 'candt- date.
 'Responsive ther&fore, to the de. mands of his hosts of friends, and Knowing as we do that his nomfna- ton will fulfill all your expectations and draw to the support of the ticket a united and enthusiastic Democracy we bring to you for your favorable consideration, the name Of Judge Morris B. Beardsley."
 ]. E. P. O'Meara seconded the name for New Haven county and John H. Candee. of Easton, for Fairfield coun- ty Rev. E. Henry Byram. of Ridge field. also endorsed Judge lBeardsley,