New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
THE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
 On the City and It's People

he was told will not become part of this story,
 Believing that credit should be given where credit is due, the Observer
 wishes here and now 10 remove his
 new Easter hat 10 Edward A, Me carthy, campaign manager for Mayor elect Paoncasa, who devoted every waking moment of his life since he
 first accepted the post from the Demo- cratic candidate to winning the cleo ton.
 When Mccarthy first took com mand, he was faced by conditions 1 that were enough 10 kill hope, The party lacked organization. It lacked money II lacked friends, There was n general feeling of What's the uso?" During other campaigns of the past few years, the republicans had shown q solid front. There were organiza- tions in every ward. Time and again, Mccarthy was told even by his best friends that he was leading a cause that was sure to fail. But he was not discouraged by gloomy forecasts. He said nothing but he did saw lot of wood
 Mccarthy's first task was to secure the nomination. This was q big job in itself. There were many Demo- crats who were not very enthusiastic l over Paonessa's candidacy. In truth, they were not very enthusiastic over anything or anyone but their degree of |, ,ptF shade less, if such bclow-zcro feel ing can be visuaized Mccarthy made the most out of every favorable cir cumstancc. Joseph M Halloran, Paonessa's only rival, was putting lit- tie or no effort to secure the place at the head of the democratic ticket. On the tlay Of the primaries, it was evident that he had no machine or anything that slightly resembed one. Mccarthy and his chosen band of loyal lieutenants went to work with zeal and achieved victory That was the first barrier surmounted
 But even after gaining the nomina- tion for his candidate, Mccarthy was told by many friends that election was simply out of the question. It was pointed out that Quigley had built up 9 formidable machine composed of personal friends and admirers who would work day and night for him. The vote they would get out, com bined with the normal tide of repub- lican votes which would be registered at the polls, would swamp his man. Mccarthy said nothing, but loaded up his corncob pipe and worked a little bit harder. He started from scratch. plurality of 307 for Paonessa tells the story of how he finished.
 It is said that Mccarthy will be the next city engineer. No one will ques- tion his right to the position, if he wants it. He would take up the duties of the office fully equipped to carry them through successfully. As assis- tant city engineer for number of years, he is thoroughly acquainted with the problems that would con- front him and is capable of solving them. It is said that Eddie" Me- Carthy has speaking acquaintance with every foot of soil within the city limits and it is believed that he would iiidhe d FSlS SoON Clly tHSlDSel.
 
 The usual bitterness that follows an election is absent this year. Even republicans have accepted the in- evitable and express the belief that Paonessa has it in his power to make an acceptable mayor. Those who want to see him make good, however, warn him against taking too much ad- vice from wishing friends. No doubt many radical suggestions will be whispered into bis ear between now and inauguration day. He should con- suit his own judgment and wisdom and where it is necessary to offend friend, he should not hesitate to give offense if it is for the city's welfare.
 General admiration is expressed for Paonessa because he is a man who has vertically lifted himself up by his bootstraps. But, numbered among his workers, or so-called workers, are several whose general policy is Ques- tionable. He should beware of these because their interest in what he might | do or not do is purely personal.
 City hail is indulging in specua- ton over what the new mayor will do with the commissioners now in office.