New Britain herald., 1916-09-07

ster, chairman of the town commit tee, at o'clock. A moderator and clerk will be chosen and the caucus will proceed to business.
 From present indications there will b. but one contest-that for the first selectmanship. It is very probable the caucus will follow the lead of the republican convention in New Haven and start balloting without any nominating speeches. As the town clerk hold office two years there will ] be no balloting for that office. The l caucus will nominate two selectmen, | a tax collector, assessors, board of l relief, constables, grand jurors and | auditor. The excitement of the even 1 ing, if there is any, will all center on the choosing of standard bearer for first selectman Despite the story that William H. Gibney has refused to announce himself a candidate for reelection, his many friends are said to be working hard in his interests. His strongest opponent, at present, appears to be Judge Willard I. filling of Kensington. George Carter also has a following, while over in East Berlin the recent boom for R. o. Clark seems to be growing. Followers of all the candidates have been put ting forth the merits of their respec- tive choices for the past two weeks and it may require many ballots to select the party's choice. "
 No opposition is expected for the other offices and it is probable that all the other town officers, who are will ing, will be again asked to bear the party's standard Newton Baldwin, the present second selectman, has fo1J~ y1n Inci to Ioi returned and he will probably be the unanimous choice of the party. C. F. Lewis has made an excellent tax collector and has every reason to be extremely proud of his record MT. Lewis has just completed the col1ec- tions on the 1914 tax book, which amounted to approximately $33,O This is the record collection in the history of the town and it is safe to say he will receive the unanimous endorsement of the caucus.
 The other offices, which are to be filled again this year will probably have the same holders as at present. All have given general satisfaction and the concensus of opinion about town Is that all should be asked to run again. Bryan H. Atwater, who has been town auditor, for some years, will again be presented to the voters to fill the position, which he has done in such excellent manner.
 To Finish Ridge Job.
 The suzio company of Meriden is now on the last lap of the Worthing- ton Ridge job This morning work was started on the curbing and gut ters and already is going along in rapid fashion. It Is expected the en- tire work will be finished in another fortnight.
 Convention Pleases.
 The action of the republican state convention in nominating Governor Holcomb for another term receives the unanimous endorsement of the towns G. O. P. followers. The senti- ment locally was always for Governor Holcomb, which was attested by the recent caucus, when the local dele gates were instructed to vote for him. The remainder of the ticket is also pleasing and leaders of the party freely predict a large republican majority at the polls this fall.
 Swedish Republicans Meet
 The semi-annual meeting of the local Swedish republican club will be held in. the town court room this evening at 8 o'clock. Officers for the ensuing six months will be elected and a discussion on the town, state and national political situation will