Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05

of Alabama.
 Besides the speech in Torrington tomorrow night, Judge Robertson will make one other address this week. That address will be in Tol- land, strong republican communi- ty.
 The delegates at the congressional convention held in Meriden Saturday afternoon were much pleased with the manner in which Mayor William K. Thoms of this city presided over the convention and before adjourn ment was taken rising vote of thanks of very enthusiastic nature was given him. The mayor with Mayor Reilly Judge Robertson, can didate for Lieutenant Governor Tyler, and candidate for Congressman-at- Large Avery. met the delegates in the basement of the City hall building. There refreshments were served and the candidates were introduced per- sonally to the delegates. Judge Rob- ertson said he was prepared to send a big load of pastors into Waterbury but when he was assured that Water bury would use the voting machines he said there would be no need of sending along the stickers. The may or informed him that the democrats would pile up in this city almost as large a majority as they did at the last municipal election After the convention the mayor and Judge Rob- ertson held conference, presumably to talk about the situation in this city. The delegates present at the Saturday meeting were very san guine about the success of the ticket and stated that the prospects for a rousing victory have not been better in years. Judge Robertson is appar- ently becoming more popular every day and if he does not give Congress- man Lilley thrashing it will be strange. Although the Waterbury men present at Meriden Saturday en- joyed the afternoon, a few of them were the victims of a practical joke. While ex-Sheriff Jack" Mcdonald, Dan Altman, Chris Dunphy and Dr Keeley were looking over the base ment of the City hall building they got locked in a little room about ten by ten. They went in all right and intended to, go out the door on the other side. But they found 1t lock- ed. They retraced their steps and were about to come out the door through which they went in, but 1t would not open. Altman and Mo- Donald broke their finger nails trying to open the door while Keeley looked on, declaring he did not care whether he ever got out. Dunphy took 1t as a joke for while but finally opened up Chris can go some when he gets started Moreover McDopald also 90; liitie rnftiea when he was in a few minutes and began to pen his feaiinss upon keeley ana Altman. mbota he said were responsible for the joke. Just when che party was about to give up in their despair af- ter shouting for several minutes. All man put his massive frame against the door and showed it out The par ty then went through Meridens new police station which is one of the best in the state. The local station looks like a constable's quarters in comparison with the Meriden quar- ters.
 The first ward democratic commit- tee with all other members of the party that wish to be present will hold meeting at. headquarters on the north corner of Center and Leavenworth streets this evening at 8 o'clock The rooms are always open to all persons desiring informa- ton or that may nave any ideas of suggestions to make to the ward committees. In fact everybody is welcome there. Tomorrow evening the committees from the third and fourth wards will meet
 The democratic senatorial conven- tion will meet in the city court room tomorrow night. It is generally ad- mitted that Alderman John Hurley will be nominated to succeed himself as senator from the sixteenth district. Peter Hook, commissioner of the department of public works, is spok- en of as the candidate from the fif- teenth district to try conclusions with Irving H.. Chase. Mir Hook Is a prom inent first ward democrat and if he gets the nomination his competitor will Lpovr thot ha toc fv a Grht