New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
THINKS ALLING IS
 PAWN FOR OTHERS
PaODeSSa Continues Attack on G. Q. P. Organization This Noon

Speaking 10 gathering of several hundred men at the gates of the Lam ders, Frary X Clark factory this noon, Mayor A. M. paonessa declared that he feels certain his opponent in the may crafty race does not want the office for which he has been nonli- mated, but that he has been drafted to further. the personal desires of the republican leaders.
 The mayor, in characteristic man- ner, attacked the republican machine and particularly Judge George N. klett. He again assaiied the Flaw and order plank in the platform of his opponent, Judge B. w. Alling. The mayor asked if the republicans were not for law and order three years ago during the scandal that in- yolvcd several officials here. He de- clared that he is a candidate with out a machine and without any lead CTS, and that if reelected he will afford the city an economical adnlin- istration the same as for the past two years. Speaking of his successes during the past two years, he attrlb- uted some of the credit to Edward F. Han and Frederick A. Scarle, Lhe former secretary and the latter Niee president of Landers factory. Mr. Hall is chairman and Mir. S"arle a member of the finance board.
 The mayor was introduced by At torncy David l.. Dunn, chairman of the police commission. Mir. Dunn said he believed he was addressing men who felt it wise policy 10 let well enongh alone." He claimed that paonessa had done better than well enough and saw no occasion for mak- ing a change in the mayoralty.
 IsalIy in Lithuanian Hall.
 Mayor Paonessa and the members Of the democratic ticket in the sec ond and fourth wards spoke at q rally last night in Lithuanian hall on Park street. Charity sCommissioner James A. Coylc, a candidate for the council in the second ward, was in- troduced by Constable Jack l.. Ross, and presided at the rally.
 Attorney s. Gerard Casalc, candi- date for alderman in the second ward urged the election Of the ticket declaring that there are no national issues involved and the electors should be guided by what they deem best for the city's interests. He said selfish motives prompted tho desires of the republican machine for change.
 Victor w. Watkins. the fourth ward aldermanic candidate pointed out some of the accomplishments of the paonessa administration. as did Ed- ward Scalise and Thomas Firth who are seeking election as councilmen in the fourth ward.
 Thomas J. Smith, democratic regis trar of voters attacked the rcpubli- can machine and iauded Mayor Pso- ncssa for his independence.
 Calls Jo,n.,n stumbling Biock.
 Mayor Pariessa talked gt length on the accomplishments Of his ad- ltc urged the demo- crats and the republicans who do mol believe in machine politics to go out and elect Inc democratic ticket in the second and fourth wards. He urged a change in the fourth ward aldermnnic chair. concluding thls part of his address by stating;
 You have here in thc fourth ward an alderman, Mir. Johnson, who is a stumbling block in tho path Of good 
 The man referred to is !. Gustav Johnson, alderman from the fourth W ard who was recently nominated for a second term after primary con- test.
 Mayor paoncssa charged the re- publican powers with attempting 10 so amend the charter that they would be in a position to continue the up of a political machine in city hall at tho voters expense, this being in the form of an amendment to allow the tax collector and town clerk to name their deputies without the approval Of Inc mayor.
 Discusses !. Willie Mills.
 lDlSCnSSlIE His hlSiillSSdl Dl tE- sonal Tax Collector l. Willie Mills, the mayor said:
 "The ciiy didn't need a personal tax collector any more than a COW needs two tails"
 Mayor Paoncssa twill speak tonight it a rally in K. of (. meeting hall. The meeting is being conducted ui- fer the auspices of the Hardware Ity Democratic club. Al 1880 o'clock Dne of the series of open air meet ngs will be held at the northern end 1f Central park. The mayor and several Of the candidates arc on the program for political talks.
 Tomorrow noon the mayor will ,arry his campaign 10 the Cornin -actory gates, speaking at the Or ,hard street entrance 10 the r. S r. Iorbin plant. The mayor will open lis address al f2:40 o'clock.
 Rally for Women.
 Tomorrow evening the democratic committee will conduct a musicale and rally in inc Elks club house on Washington street. Mrs. Fannie Dixon weick. Mrs. Anna Ken 1cdy. Miss Adele D. Murray and Mayor raoncssa arc fhc speakers.
 Rcpubiican Rally Tonight.
 Tonight the republicans will hold heir first public. rally when Judge s. W. A1ling. the standard bearer of Inc c. Q. r.. and Lieut.. Gov. Hiram Bingham Will speak at Judd's hall on Main street. II is expected that the nall viii be packed since it Is Judge first appearance in thc cam- laisn. Lieut.. Gov. Bingham served .-ifb Jul~e atfino in fhc fcg4Siatut-c