New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-14

REPUBLICANS NAME SIMPSON

Thief Caught i'll MISUNDERSTANDING
Caucus Tame Affair-Session
Devoid Of Contests-Nogfaen's Clubs
Garden Party PIans-Briefs.
Two pairs of shoes stolen from the
transfer station will prove rather ex-
pensiVe footwear 70 Joseph Brown, a
former cmploye at the freight yard,
and the individual in question will
have to work for the county for some
Tune to pay Tor his borrowing pro-
penslties, Justice COndell having sem
fenced him to Jail for thirty DAYS on
the charge of theft. Brown was taken
to the jail thi snoring by Constable
Henry David
with other white men employed at
the station at the time Brown went
on strike week ago when a gang
OF southern negroes was sent here to
work While the others were loafing
around the center, however, Brown de-
voted his time to an inspection of the
freight and selected two pairs of shoes
from one Of the cases before making
his departure
Yesterday he attempted to sell the
shoes in Hartford and was taken in
tow by a policeman who became sus
picious of him Brown told the officer
that the shoes had been given to him.
Learning that he had at one time
worked at the transfer station the
Hartford authorities got in commune
cation with Railroad Officer Grace
who discovered the loss of the stolen
articles and the Information he gave
led to the mans arrest
In court last evening the prisoner
admitted his guilt and was sent to
jail
Simpson the Nominee.
No opposition, worthy of the name,
to the candidacy of William J. Simp-
son for the republican nomination as
| representative, developed at the eau
Gus held last evening and the former
selectman was selected on the first bal
lot The vote showed that men who
might have objected to him at least
made no organized effort to bring
about his defeat Mr.. Simpson received
fXteen of the tWenty-four votes cast
on the informal ballot and the others
were scattered among several, none Of
whom had formally entered the field.
The caucus was an apathetic sort of
a gathering with but a small attend
ance and little to create enthusiasm.
It lasted but a few minutes and was
devoid of contests or other features
that might enliven it.
S. S. GWillim was named to serve as
chairman and George A. Case acted
| as secretary.
After the nomination of Mr.. Simp-
son for representative George r. By
! irgton was chosen to succeed himself
| as judge Of probate and A. H. COndell
and G. H. Calor were made the
| choice of the G. O. P. for justices of
| the peace. There was no opposition to
any Of the selections.
Castle Won't Run
| According to pro minent democrats
| there is but little hope Of getting II A.
| Castle to accept the Democrat NOM
| ination for representative, despite the
| efforts hat have been made in that
I direction Followers Of Wilson believe
that Mr.. Castle might have chance
/ Of election at the polls and they figure
| that he is the only man, whose name
| has been suggested as a possible can
| didate, who would have a chance of
defeating Mr.. Simpson at the polls
! next month. Mr.. Castle has positively
| declined to make the run, other lead
| ers state, and they will have to cast
| about for another prospect when they
| gather Monday night for their caucus.
Garden Party Soon.
Preparations for the garden party to
| be given by the Woman's club for the
! benefit of the library fund, are pro-
| crossing satisfa cto1ily and the ladies
| are hopeful that the affair will prove a,
| big social and financial success. There
| has been good demands for tickets and
| the attendance should be large The
party will be held in the Town hall on
Wednesday evening, October rs at
| o'clock and Thursday, October 26 from
in the afternoon until II in the eve
ming.
In connection with the fair there
will be q special sale of food, canned
fruits, jellies, jams, pickles. ETC., on
Thursday afternoon while both
| evenings fancy articles, aprons cam
| dies, flowers and plants, will be among
the offerings. There will be grab
/ bags for the children and Chances
! on a number Of prizes of value, in
| Guiding bicycle, which is to be
| placed on exhibition at Byingtons
| Drug store. All hots, sandwiches,
coffee, tea and ice cream, will also be
| on sale.
! Well wishers who have fancy arti-
| cles or aprons to donate may have
| the opportunity by notifying Mrs. G.
w. Jones while contributions for the
| grabs" may be left with Mrs E. t.
| Brastow, canned fruits. jellies, pickles,
| jams and other food with Mrs. J Fl.