Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-23
POLITICAL POINTERS
Democratic Town Convention Nom

The adjourned democratic town con- vention met last evening in the city court room and nominated representa- tives and the result shows that poli- tics in this city has not yet reached that stage where the office seeks the man. It appeared to be generally ad- mitted that Major Fred Spencer woull be nominated for first place. but it was also said that the major did not bother himself very much if at all about see ing" the delegates. It was rather late when the convention was called to or der. being fully 9:30 o'clock. The dele gates were fully an hour in executive session, and there 1t was agreed that Major Spencer should be nominated for first place. But during the exit from the antu-roOm where the caucus was held the third ward delegates changed the program. Cha[rinan Har- die callSd the convention to order and told the delegates what the meaning of their presence was. The first ballot showed that unanimity almost pre- vailed. Michael T. Dyrne receiving II votes. Perry C. Morris 3. Major Spen- cer g and James c. Whiting i. %Ir Whiting arose in the audience and stated that while he was thankful for the recognition of the convention. he
 
 not q candidate. The vote was then made unanimous. The ballot for sec ond place gave Attorney Francis P. Gu;1fGfle 20 votes. Attorney Thomas f. Lawlor and Major Spencer l. This vote was alsn unanimATS. Delegate Tyrrell from the first ward revived the votes that were tabled at the town convention relating to the rec3nstrl3c- ton of the town committee and the method of selecting the registrar Of voters Delegate Darby from th t,irl ward helped him out by saying that G committee consisting of six members ought to be bettcrsand could transact business more satisfactorily than could a committee of three. II was Mir Oar by's idea that each voting district ought to b. represented on the commit tee. Considerable debate was occa- sionPd over the time this committee should begin business tha first of the new year. was finally uCciti2d rD0n. the motion being made to appoint q committee of six delegates. Dele"Ite Brennan fir III the sec md sp2ka a~ai st the proposition and moved to rescjnl the vote passed at the town c2Ivcn- ton. Nr Brennan was supported by Delegate LuGdy from the fo9rth ward hut the convention was against them. TOT NHcl InS uiDttOn was pat 3eNtltStn voted for il and four against il.
 The convention thea took a recess for ten minutes and when called to- cether again the first district named John T. AfcAyoy. the second district Edward l.. MGloney. the third district Edward CoStiran the fourth district Charles BOylan, tha fifth district At torney John F. Holohan, the sixth dis tr;ct Herbert \. Tullar- On motion of Delegate Hurley the selections Were confirmed by the convention and made tho democratic town, committee.
 The following were nominated for justices of the peace: r. r. Brett NJ. J. Byrnc. T. I. CarnOdy. r. Clohessey. !. r. Holohan. r. r. Guilfoile T. F. Iawlor. +. \. Lowe. John O'Neill. !. !. O'Neill. r. T.. Phelan. James T.. Rus sell E. l.. Seery ". E. Thomas. II. W. Minor, Edward Kelley.
 Then came the all important ques- ton of deciding upon the method of electing the registrar. This point pro- v0ked considerable discussion and it was finally decided to let well enough alone, but that in selecting that officer hereafter the office holders by whom he is elected. snail nominate their choice according to party rules. that is. call aloud the name of the candi- date. The convention then adjourned. The Democratic association will hold a meeting at s o'clock tonight. At this session the entertainment commit tee will make final arrangements foI. the coming smoker to be given by the association.
 Remember October 27tl is the day to be celebrated by the democratic cl,rI,e. of thp couutry All +if clubs are expected to hold rallies on that day. MI Bryan will be the guest of the clubs of New York and will address them in Madison Square Garden.
 Our republican friends lad better not try to force a denial of the state ment that their candidate backed out of an understanding to get out of the way to make room for Mir White. -All the evidence of any value is against them and the more they str It the worse it looks for themselves.
 Tie Norwich Record reports that a farmer from North Stonilgton. who called at q clothing store in Norwich while making a purchase. incidentally inquired what was being offered fol
 
 was the highest known offer so far The coHntryman's wife, wno stood quietly by. was somewhat irritated at the remark that he would call around later to learn if more money could bs secured for a vote.
 One of the significant features of tho campaign, says the Hartford Times. i! theafact thnt for the past week the republicans have been deyoting grea deal more time than usual to the nom nations of representatives and sena tors While apparently not slowin: I'D on the run for the state ticket. or ters have heen issued to town chair men and state central committeeman to pay speeial attention. to the assem bly elections.
 This Is the way the big Bryan met ing in New York city impressed Nev York republican who attended it. am i,, ,e-l,; Ilr.-n mt