New Britain herald., 1928-09-21
SMITH FOLLOWERS
 HAVE BIG OUTING
EahusI,sn xilts nsetine Hdd t Campounce

Enthusiasm marked the barbecue and rally of the Fifth Senatorial District smith-for President club, held last evening at Lake Con- pounce. Over 500 men and women. some of whom were acknowledged republicans, listened to several speakers. all of whom lauded the standard bearer of the democratic party to the skies. The mere men, ton of the name of Al Smith was the signal for bursts of applause which in some instances lasted as long aS five minutes.
 Joseph F. Dutton, president Of the club, presided. Mir. Dutton paid tribute to John J. Kennedy of West Hartford. candidate for state sena- tor two years ago, terming him the whitest and hardest fighting demo- erat in the fifth senatorial district.
 In introducing Winchell Smith of Pennington, author and playwright and honorary president of the smith-for- President club, MT. Dut- ton stated that to his knowledge MT. Smith had always been a republi- can and so far as he knew, still was.
 Winchell smith speaks
 Winchell Smith responded to MT. Dutton's introduction with 2 few remarks. He felt that he should be equipped to make political speech for the reason that he knew nothing whatsoever about politics. His in- terest in the democratic nominee for president originated during con- versation with John Golden, Broad way producer of ''Lightnin" and "Seventh Heaven," who accom- panied MT. Smith to last nights gathering. ITO know Smith was to love him." were the words used by Golden to Smith in describing the New York state governor. MT. Smith attacked prohibition. ''I had not taken drink for five years before prohibition and it must have started me off. The only way can stop is to go abroad occasionally. I seem to feel that it is under present con- ditions not only an insult to my friends but to myself If I refuse to take drink. whether want it or not. have no doubt that Hoover feels about prohibition as Al Smith does, but Smith says what he thinks and Hoover says what he is told to say. Hoover, no doubt, will have the votes of the Anti-Saloon league and the bootleggers."
 The Anti-Saloon League was termed one of the greatest curses in the country by the speaker, being comprised in addition to a few worthy people of "hypocrites and secret drinkers"
 State Chairman Introduced
 James Walsh of Meriden. chair man of the democratic state central committee, was next introduced by MT. Dutton. He spoke briefly on organization and the importance of securing new voters. Never before ahas such enthusiasm been displayed in . presidential election, according to Mir. Walsh.
 Congressional Candidates
 Ufa Guthrie of Hartford, termed the fighting moderator, Jesse Moore of Pennington. a former newspa- perman, and Herman Koppleman of Hartford, all of whom are seeking the nomination for congress from Hartford county were introduced and made q few, remarks.
 George Levitt of New Britain, nominee for state treasurer, also re- sponded when called upon by MT. Dutton. He claimed to have some thing in common with the presiden- tial nominee in that his first play grounds were the sidewalks of New York. He pointed out that bigotry could be found in both parties and for that reason wanted to make it plain to his audience that Dr. Hig- gins. his opponent, was not harp
 pr. William F. Reardon, nominee for state senator from the Fifth senatorial district, was also intro duced and gave a five minute talk.
 Gubernatorial Nominee Speaks
 Charles c. Morris of Newtown, candidate for governor, attacked the present state republican administra- tion. dealing chiefly with finances. He pointed out that while state off cials had admitted that state ex- penses had increased no per cent. they also stated that the state taxes had been increased only 15.S per rent Thic for .}I the speaker and his campaign would be devoted to proving his conten- ton.
 He also criticized the republican party for its failure to properly care for defectives and tubercular pa- tients now housed in state asylums. In spite of the increased taxation, he pointed out. the state had found itself unable to increase its allow ance to such institutions. If any one wished to know where the money went to. MT. Norris suggest. ed that he ask John Henry" He stated that his time was so limited that he could not speak on power stations, but he intended to later in his campaign.
 Black Provides Hun,or
 Congressman Loring E. Black of New York. introduced as the young est man ever elected to the New York state senate. writer of ability and personal friend of the demo- cratic presidential nominee, proved the humorist of the evening, his wittieisms keeping the gathering in laughter throughout his entire talk.
 Calling attention to Chairman Raskob's request that there be no mud-slinging. Congressman Black pointed out that that in no way af- fected what he might have to say