The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-18

lican and always willing to give
of your time and money for the
advancement of our Party.
In view of this public service so
willingly rendered l consider it my
duty to make this statement in your
behalf. l wish l could say as much
for Colonel Foran. 1t is he, not
you, that has split the party"
E. C. HUTCHINSON
Ex-Congressman Hutchinson, the
writer of this letter, is too well and
favorably known in this district for
any person to doubt his veracity.
There are lesser intimations that
are entirely unfair. | would pass
them by if it were not for the fact
that my opponent thought so well
of them in aiding his cause that he
ordered and paid for their re-publi-
cations in other papers.
| organized Rubber Manufactur-
ing plant which was moved to Flem-
ington early in 1917 to manufacture
aircraft parts. This l operated at
a profit until the goods we were
equipped to make no longer had a
profitable market. A receiver was
appointed the creditor receiving
eighty-two cents on the dollar due
to my continued interest in their be-
half. | now own and operate my own
business.
Relative to my war record. 1t
compares favorably with that of
Mr.. Parker. | registered under the
draft the same as he did and was
awaiting a call although at that
time managing corporation manu-
featuring essential products for war
time air craft under patents held
by myself. The Hunterdon Republ-
can does not give the voters a
single reason for voting for Parker.
1t appears that this attack on me
is smoke screen to keep the public
from learning anything about him.
l published my platform in most
of the County newspapers two or
three weeks ago. No one needs to
doubt where | stand on any issue;
my statements have been straight
forward and even now | refuse to
bespatter MIR. Parker with the mud
he hurls so freely at me.
1t is Mr.. Parker who is using his
church connection as stepping stones
in politics. He has stated in every
letter have seen directed to voters
that he is Presbyterian. Up to
this time | have not mentioned my
church connections either in letters
to the voters or in conversation: but
| am Presbyterian.
The voters of Hunterdon County
are entitled to know why George r
Parkers sends letters that stress
Dryness to some voters while let.
tiers going to so-called "wets' care.
fully avoid mention of Parker's at.
titude on Prohibition and its enforce.
ment while his recent advertisement
is artfully evasive.
Why doesn't he stand up like q
man and tell the voters publicly, as
he has privately done, that he is
opposed to the present Federal ant
State prohibition laws and not in
sympathy with their enforcement
Win Parker deny that he use,
intoxicants in violation of the Eigh
teenth Amendment
The voters instead of being fec
misleading editorial are entitlee
to know something of Parkers rec.
ord. What, if any, work, has he don,
for the Republican party that SHOULD
entitle him to party support al
this time?
The citizens of the county arc
entitled to know why Parker. Whe
is special police and motor We.
hiele officer in Hunterdon County
has never made single arrest TO,
violation of the Volstead or Hobart
Prohibition Acts. Will he deny that
the records are correct? 1t he moi
responsible for Arthur Foran being
member of the American Legion ?
Is it not true that his name was
secretly engraved on the Honor Roll
of the tablet in front of the Library
and what has he to say as to the
name Of Arthur Foran being there
Do you think Arthur Foran wor
the right to have his name placed or
the same tablet with those of gen
uine soldiers?
1t is rumored that you plan tc
attack me again before election, toe
late for me to defend myself, with
charges that have even less truth
than those made before.
| challenge either George r. Park
err or the editor of the Hunterdor
Republican to public debate on The
question-to be held in Flemingtor
at mutually agreeable place or
Monday evening September 22nd
each to pay one half of the expense
and each to have an equal number
of admission tickets.
Acceptance of this challenge mus
be in my hands by Thurhday, Sep
TENDER 18th, 1924.
(Signed) EDGAR II. WILSON
Ordered and paid for by Perciva
Chrystie, Campaign Manager.