The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-03
WESTPORT SHERWOOD RESTS
 BURR IN CAUCUS
TILT BETWEEN TWO FACTIONS SHOWS BIG SENTIMENT IN FAVOR OF YOUNGER
 FACTION.

zWestport: Sept. s-southey, Sherwood and O., have drawn first blood in the hght for control of the local Re publican ring. Their followers were In complete control of the recent Re publican caucus and could have nam ed their own men to the conventions had they so desired, but for the sake of harmony and temporary peace let appointments. As the conventions to which the delegates will go are not of much import, being really called to ratify the selection of candidates that have long been picked, the younger fellows reasoned wisely.
 The old crowd did attempt to get away with a little engineering but they were not crafty enough and when the show down came were almost showed under Not being content with sending Town Chairman Salmon to the state convention, the old tim CTS attempted to work in Representa- tive William H. Burr as the second tant convention and one that is ex- pected to pick a goat to oppose Gov Baldwin the younger fellows figured that they should be represented. They accordingly advanced one of their ablest leaders, Attorney Harry Sher- wood. There was just a score that stepped up and cast ballotts- When the storm had settled it was seen that Sherwood was a victor at 16-4. Sal mon and Burr must have crossed their wires when out of that number they
 
 ly their grasp on the political situa tior is slipping
 There were no contests on the other delegations. William s. Adams and F. M. RaymorA will attend the con vention that Will tender Ebenezer H. Burr his last nomination. To the Osborn. Rufus Wakeman. A: G. Southey and Joseph G. Hyatt. If Ser- ator Judson cares to run again he will be the unanimous choice of the local n I11f 9 T7lJJ JG1 A. Purdy and. George A. Darrow will attend the probate convention and will join with the delegations in renoni- natinng Judeg Bradley.
 Chairman salmon conducted the caucas, while George A. Darrow act ed as the clerk. The delegates were given the right to select their own a1- ternates.
 The school commission held spe- cia1 meeting Saturday evening com pleting arrangements for the opening of the schools today The reports of the various committees found that the the instructors were ready to start with their work of developing the youthful mind today. The various schools are in good condition many the ringing of the last bell in June.
 Willis Jones was pitched into the waters of the saugatuck river Friday afternoon when the sail boat in which he was sailing tipped over completely. The accident occurred in the widest part of the stream near the starch factory dock. His predicament was noted from both shores. Among those who set out to his rescue was Charles Mackawal, who made the stranded boat in a. -roWboat. Jones at no time was in danger as he was able to keep himself above the water. He was, however, taken into the Mackaway boat and taken ashore. The sailboat' was dragged ashore and there right ed Jones received nothing more than a good ducking.
 William H. Petrie, Jr.. enters Pratt Institute this week There he will pursue a three years course in archi- tecturaI designing. He resigned his position with the Embalmers Supply Co., on Saturday.
 The Misses Marion and Bertha Jen- nings are visiting friends in Newark, N. J.
 Services have been discontinued at Trinity church until Sept. 29.
 Dr Albert T. Kyle has resumed his practice after a visit to the home of his father, Rev. Joseph Kyte in Bain- tree Mass.
 Charming Harris of the Westport National bank is now enjoying his vacation. With Mrs. Harris he is spending the time out of town.