The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
Writes
 Sharp Letter To MT. Wilson

In an open letter addressed to May or Clifford B. Wilson, Democratic Town Chairman John A. Cornell ex- the Dear Little Pup letter and with respect to statements which have been made in the mayors speeches The statement follows:
 "A newspaper quotes you as stat ing at an Italian rally last evening, u ohm Cornell sold himself to the group (meaning the Republicans op- posed to you in the Republican con vent1onl and gave the thep ,, one of their Jumping as George Eames pulls the string
 "Thts remark Is a repetition of one which also appears tn literature cir eS onated by your gf forces. - You You are t also le called Dear Little Pups letter is not authentic. inasmuch as it onits the name of the firm which received the reduction of s12.50O.00. etc
 Relative to the first of your state ments, l advise you that you have either Intentionally or unfntentionally uttered a falselood. I never met MT. Flames until about three days ago, when I happened to be at the Stratfeld hotel at the same time he was and mutual friend introduced him to me. Under these otrcun- stances 1t would, of course, be very difficult for that gentleman to pull any strings.
 Since you ascribe to me the re- sponsibility for MT. Atwater's nomina- ton, I am pleased to assume a large part of 1t. I do wish you to know, however that when you say that his nomination was brought about through the efforts of any particular group in Bridgeport, you are wilfully wrong. MT. Atwater was nominated in one of the cleanest, most wholesome conventions ever held in Bridgeport hJy no T-fry Taf rir ,cr1 dn1a fe in the convention was led to vote for him through any promise or pledge, quite in contrast with the bartering methods with which you imposed yourself upon a reluctant party. I have personal knowledge that not a single representative from any par ticular interests in Bridgeport is in- terested in the election of MT. At which I believe the majority of our citizens take-that MT. Atwater's elec- tion will be a vast improvement from the type of administration which has at last worn out the patience of Bridgeport's citizenship.
 Relative to the second of your mis-statements, inform you that the original Dear Little Pup letter is AT MY OFFICE, in the handwriting of William Lewis, president of the Board of Relief It does not make much difference what kind of station cry the note is written on. This let ter gives the name of the firm (which is a business house on Main StreeD which received the reduction.
 ''The only reason for not disclosing the name has been, that it would be unjust to besmirch the name of a reputable business house by coupling It with the questionable methods which have obtained in the Tax Com missioner's office under your admin istration.
 ''So far as any selling out process is concerned nIlOhf know from your own experience when | was in the Common Council, that neither you nor your administration was able to offer any job or other emolument that would deter me from following the course which I did follow. While I am on the subject, let me remind you that you have long since sold out the City of Bridgeport, and you know what I mean when I make this state ment. It is arnusng to hear you say that the same group which supported the Port of Bridgeport bill is now backing the Democratic party. Tn the first place, the statement is un- true. In the second place, you will remember that I went to Hartford and fought that bill. because of it's taxing and self-perpetuating features, and when I got there I found you speaking for it. Had you sold out at he time?
 'IncidentIy, I have never yet heard any explanation from you or Mir. Cor nor about all those Certificates of Error, in connection with the issue Of Connor an explanation"