New Britain herald., 1930-04-05

that is evidence of a clean campaign I would hate to live through one where mud singing was in evil dence Either MT. McDonough can not be relied upon to keep his prom ise or his sense of judgment is sad ly warped
 Day said he has explained his office of comptroller in a business like manner.
 In conclusion he asked the crowd, DO you want to put into office man who has passed the severe test of an expert public accountant or one who was put on the ticket as a vote -gctter?"
 Hall Defends Quiglcy | Former Senator Edward F. Hall. who is chairman of the board of | finance and taxation in this city and state comptroller, defended Quigley. He spoke of the period between 1914 and 1920, that period which MT. McDonough likes to hold up and shake in the faces of you people 1 today
 It was Halls contention that l Quigley was right in standing on his record-"It was a good record" The finance board chairman said the re- assessment plan originated with Quigley.
 Hall said he was sure the man who made the statements about Day regretted it. "Mr. Day passed the examination the first time he took it. and an examination for the ccr- tified public accountant certificate is hard and I could not pass it,' When he said that should be suffi- cient answer for MT. Days critics, the audience applauded.
 Town Committee Chairman Gins burg said that HOO of the 13,000 registered republicans in this city took part in a record breaking pri- mary and Quigley was the party s choice as standard bearer. Alderman David L. Nair announc- 1 ed that the republican party was | united. He said there were no sore spots He said he learned of the large amount of mud singing most 1 ly through the newpsapers. It was Attorney Nair's contention that when the mud is wiped off Quigley will be the man for mayor. His oppo- nent had no executive experience Nair claimed. The abuse Quigley is receiving will turn the people to him, according to the speaker who said there is need for change in city hall because the democrats were there long enough.
 Alderman Judd Speaks Alderman Judd told of. the pr- mary which is open to any rcpub- | lican who wishes to run for office. Continuing he said, "They don't have to go to court to have the right to run for office established. The alderman said it was quite evi- dent that the party wanted Quigley.
 First Appearance
 According to William c. Gibney, candidate for the common council from the first ward, it was his first public appearance on a political l
 "To quote some of our Hartford avenue friends, give the top lever a good substantial pull" he said
 Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. Woods spoke briefly and laudeI Quigley.
 Selectman Witkin Speaks
 Second Selectman Harry Witkin who is seeking reelection brought laughter from the crowd by his wit ty remarks most of which made the democratic party and office holders the butt.
 Alonzo Bull and Kenneth IT. Walther, candidates for the com mon council, were introduced but did not speak.
 States Attorney B. W. Allins told the gathering that they would re- celvo dollars worth for a dollar If QulgIcy were elected. He said the state would step in if the sewage disposal system is not improved AlllnG assured the gathering he was going to vote for Quigley. Police Commissioner Edwin A.. Parker spoke briefly laudng Can- dldatc Qulgleys ability.