The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
Harmony Prevails at Gath ering of Delegates and Ac- tion of Conference Proba- bly, Assures Remaining of Jeremiah Donovan For Congressman from Fourth District.

of probate and one of the most widely known members of the Fairheld coun- ty bar, was endorsed as candidate TOT governor by the delegates at the Dem- ocratic city convention last night. The action of the convention last night practically assures the renomlnatlon of Jeremiah Donovan of NorWalk as candidates for congress.
 Harmony reigned supreme at the gathering and the spirit that prevailed among the leaders showed that the party is united and augured well TOT vigorous and successful campaign The resolution presenting Judge Beard sleys name was greeted with cheers and continuous applause. The oele- gates last night were convinced that if he is the choice of the state conven- tion he will be elected. It was nearly an hour after the time set for the convention when Town Chairman Hugh J. Lavery rapped Tor order, Once convened, however, the delegates proceeded rapidly with the business before them and the evident good feeling which prevailed showed beyond question the unity of the party. When the convention was called to
  gate from the Second district moved that Michael J. Clabby Of the f11tn district be made permanent chairman. William F. Russell of the Tenth sug- gested that Town Chairman LaVery remain as permanent chairman ana Alderman Corr then withdrew ms mo- tion. John H. Casey of the Sixth dls- trict was secretary. <' On motion of MT. Russell each dls- E1rict chairman in turn called the cno1ce of his delegation for delegates to the state convention and then they retired to bring in the names of the dele- gates-at-large.
 The following delegates to the state convention were named: First district John H. McMurray. Second district, John J. Ford. Third district, Nicholas Horvath. Fourth district, Robert G. DeForest, Fifth district, Thomas M. Cullinan. Sixth district, John F. Brady. Seventh district, Daniel B. Brennan. Eighth district, John H. Coughlin. Ninth district, George M. Coughl1n. Tenth district, William F. Russell. Eleventh district, Matthew M. Luby.
 Twelfth district, James H. Coates.
 Delegates-at-large: Charles s. Can field. Daniel E. Walker, John H. Casey, Thomas w. Reddy, Patrick H. Brady, Isaac w. Moorey and George F. Mara. Delegates to the congressional con- vention were Lynn w.. Wilson, chair man;
 First district, William Clifford.
 Second district, William P. Corr.
 fr;o ot T Fourth district, Frank J. Clancy. Fifth district. Henry J. Clampett. Seventh district, Arichbaldl Leverty. Eighth district. Charles Davis. Ninth district, John J. Klein.
 Tenth district, Frank Hearn. Eleventh district, Archibald Gamer on.
 Twelfth district, James F. Johnson.
 Delegates-at-large: T., J. Murphy John J. Broderick, J.J./ Doyle, Daniel E. Brennan, Michael J. Dwyer and William F. Russell.
 Delegates to the probate convention were chosen as follows:
 First district, c. J. Connolly.
 Second district, John P. Kemple.
 Third district, William M. Allen.
 Fourth district, John F. Grant.
 Fifth district, Edward Lynch.
 Sixth district, John H. Casey. Seventh district, Sigmund Hirsch- berg.
 Eighth district, Edward J. Morris
 Ninth district, F. J. Mullaney. Tenth district. Patrick H. Coughlin Eleventh district, J. F. Murphy. Twelfth district, Daniel J. Connors Delegates-at large: Thomas c. Car. roll, W. F. McCombs, William J. Nor an, Daniel P. Harringan, J. H ORourke, William Callan and F. c. Mullins.
 To the representatives convention the following Were chosen: L First district, John M. Sears and Dr. E. F. McGovern. Second district, James P. Griffin ana John J. Ford.
 Third district, Thomas F. Bray and Steven Debner. Fourth district, Thomas c. Carol and F. J. Clancy.
 Fifth district, Michael Small ant Joseph c. Yirga. Sixth district, George Mansfield ana Paul Mead.
 Seventh district, Thomas Lovely and Edward J. Ludford Eighth district, William J. Poland l ZSNA