New Britain herald., 1916-09-27
PlaInVille New s SIMPSON IN FIELD
 FOR ASSEM bLY E. T.. Wheeler Announces He Will
 Not Accept Nomination FORMER RESIDENT IN PRISON
Republicans Interested in Latest Po- Htical Developments-Pla for Rally Day - Commissioners to Meet-Who Made Complaint?

l Meet-Who Made Complaint9 l Positive declaration by Frank. T. 1 Wheeler that because of business at tivities he will not seek the Repub- lican nomination for representative. and the entrance of William J. Sinp- son in the field served today as the l latest political morsel to whet the ap- 1 petites of citizens interested in pre- 1 election discussions. The withdrawal | of MT. Wheeler, while occasioning but l little surprise, affords opportunities 1 for speculation as to the probable l action of the G. o. P. caucus, the indi- l cations now pointing to a contest for | the honor of representing the town | in the legislature.
 The announcement of MT. Simpsons candidacy was not made until 1t was l learned definitely that MT. Wheeler l would not consider the nomination for himself. For nearly a year MT. Wheel CTS name has been consistently men toned in connection with the repub- licans' selection and it has been gen. erally admitted that he could have the nomination by exclamation should he be willing to make the run. MT. Wheeler is one of the towns leading citizens. an influential manu- facturer and a truly progressive resi- dent. He would make an ideal rep resentative and had he seen fit to make the run on the republican ticket he would have the support of many democrats in addition to the full strength of his own party. That business conditions are such that his nomination seems out of the question is generally regarded as unfortunate. That he would not consider the place was the information which he personally gave last evening to friends who took up the matter with him and who subsequently told of MT. impson's candidacy. The latter had decided to keep out of a contest should MT. Wheeler want the notnin- ation and the announcement of his candidacy was consequently delayed until now.
 MT. Simpson has served the town in many capacities for a number of years and has been a conscientious worker. He is popular with the vot- CTS of the town and will no doubt run well if the nomination is accord ed him. He is a staunch republican and his friends in the G. O. F. will
 
 at the caucus.
 It was reported today that there will be other candidates in the race before the caucus is held. Mir. Simp- son has the advantage. however, of being the first in the field and his candidacy is expected to gain strength as the campaign progresses.
 Plan for Rally Day.
 Rev. J. w. Denton. the pastor, is making arrangements for a rally day to be held in the Advent Christian church next Sunday. Allan B. Hodges of Bristol a singing evange- list, will be here for the day and will be in charge of the services.
 Commissioners to Meet.
 John B. Minor of this place; Judge Scott of Terryville and Judge Welch of Southington, commissioners ap- pointed by the probate court to con- sider the claim of Dr. J. c. Tanner against the estate of Frank $. Neal will meet tomorrow to take acton regarding the bill.
 Dr. Tanners claim which was for S527 for services rendered to MT. Neal was disallowed by the Plainville TruSt company acClng as executOr, and the commissioners heard evil dence concerning it Monday. A num- Der of witnesses were heard. Who Made Complaint? Speculation is rife as to the source of the complaints which resulted in the series of raids on "blind tigers,' made by the state police last Sunday and there are many disussions as to what effect the success of the officers will have on the license issue at Mon days election
 That the men at the head of the