Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
egll1EST AT DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
CT and W. W. Lang for Water Commissioner-Othe1 Nominations Unanimous at Large Gathering.

For second place as alderman, C. V James nominated Dr. William C. Me- Laugh1in of the Third district, declar- ing him to be well known young man who has always lived here, the son of old settlers He has taken an activa and popular. He was the unanimous choice of the caucus.
 couneilpsn Chosen.
 There was no contest for councilmen. J. H. Mussell named Florence J. De- laney of the Third district, E. c. Lifi- bridge nominated Joseph F. Williams of the Second, Thomas J. Kelly named Albert Cruthers. and Dr. J. J. J.sDonohue presented the nams of Ellsworth E.. Baker. and all were selected by accla- nation.
 Clerk and Treasurer.
 Upon the nomination by Councilman John Barry, Stephen D. Moore was unanimously chosen for city clerk.
 John F. Coughlin started the contests for city treasurer when he nominated Charles $. Avery He said that for some time past the democratic party has placed on the ticket a republican for city treaSlIr and without offering one word of criticism of him who has so ably filled the duties. he believed there are reasons now why the demo- cratic party should place the name of democrat on the ticket. It has been said tonight that whatever may be the result of election the city for the com iEg year will be under the control, businesswise, of democratic officials. In the past year there has been such control and whatever criticism may be offered our city for the past year has besn we'll governed businesswise.
 For city treasurer he named well known>man. former postmaster. ex- sheriff. ex-selectman and at one time a member of the council, who is at present senator from this district. He is vote getter or he would not have secured his election as senator in a republican district. The office is an important one. as the funds of the city ability, and Charles $. Avery is quali- fled as such
 Gilbert $. Raymond agreed that the office is one of the most important. if not the most important. to be filled and said that absolute accuracy, hon. esty and ability to handle the business of the city are necessary. The next year will be the most critical for many years past He nominated Martin F. Jensen saving that he had all the inn pOrtan5 qualifications necessary at this period. He has had experience as city treasurer and his accounts have always balanced to a penny. He inaugura ted the present system of accounts in the treasurer's office and also in the gal and electrical department of the city.
 Edward Kirby thought both men were capable. but he seconded the nomination of c. s. Avery. He said they were both democrats of the old school. but MT. Avery when elevated to postmaster didn't go outside the ranks of democrats for appointments.
 There were 237 who voted Senator Avery getting 196 and NJ E. Jensen Al. Senator Avery being declared the nominee.
 Tax Collector and Sheriffs.
 Dr. r. H. Hao'irnan declared that it ii1s be ,': his pleasure for years to nom mate the candidate for tax collector and during those years his ability and popularity have not waned but are al- ways on the increase. He nominated