New Britain herald., 1916-08-10
Republicans Will Probably Name
 Leader at Caucus, August 26
HILLS NOW AT THE HELM
P1ainville Delegates Expected to Be for Holcomb for GoveTnor-CondeU for SenatOI-JOhnsOn Will Be Or fered iRcnOminatiOn-Bric


 chairman when they assemble in
 caucus on August 26, the date on
 which delegates to the conventions 1 are to be named, is generally expected l by prominent mem mbers of the party 1 Representative E. T. Carter persisting in the declaration that he will not l serve as leader this fall. No action has as yet been taken by the town committee as to what matters will be disposed of at the caucus, but the l opinion prevails that the chairman ship will be included in the call.
 MT. Carter was made chairman at i a caucus held a few months ago. He was present at the gathering, but although he had no intention of ac- cepting the berth, a motion to adjourn was passed so quickly after his nOm- natiOn had been made that he didn't have the opportunity to decline. He subsequently, announced, however, that his health would not permit of his giving proper attention to the work, and he would not serve. His successor was not chOSen, however, the party leaders clinging to the hope that he would change his mind be- fore the campaign opened.
 Because of MT. Carter's refusal to serve, Edwin H. Hills is presumably the committee chairman. MT. Hills was supposed to have been retired from the office at his own request be- fore MT. Carter was named. He has planned to be absent from town for time in the fall and. as the cam paigns will be we'll developed while he is away, he Is desirous of having some one else serve as chairman.
 At the present time, however, he is recognized as the head of the com mittee and the members are expected to look to him to call them together to prepare for the issuing of the for mal call for the caucus. Unless he can be prevailed upon to lead in the prediction activities of the party, the caucus will probably be asked to name his successor.
 The chairnN \ hip will not be an easy place to - this fall. as there tiOns in addition to the town meeting and the town committee will have plenty of work. The office has gone begging for sOnte time and some diff ficulty will probably be experienced in getting it filled, should Mr. Hills hold to the declaration that he can not serve.
 Besides naming delegates to the state, senatorial and congressional conventions the caucus will probably select it's ticket for the town meeting in October, to avoid making two gath erings in a short time necessary.
 Following a long established GUS tom the caucus will likely name either Representative Carter or Chair man Hills as one of the delegates to hn nt1 inc the preference of attending either the congressional or senatorial sessions. The state convention this year Is liable to be interesting because of the contest for the nomination for governor and there are undoubtedly several local republicans who would like 10 attend Governor Holcomb stands high in the estimation of the C. Q. P. of Plainville and if he re- mains in the race the expA AetatiCAs are that he will receive the votes of the delegates sent from here.
 Condell For Senator
 The senatorial convention also bids fair to be attra ctive inasmuch as there are signs of a hot battle for the nomination for senator from this dis trict. A number of candidates in- cluding A. H Condell of Plainville, are in the race which is expected to be hotly contested. Elijah Rogers of Southington, is seemingly regarded throughout the district as the favor ite He withdrew two years ago to permit the nomination of Martin Pierson of Bristol, and at the time the Southington mans supporters de- clare it was the understanding that the place would be given to him this fall. Plainville has also been prom ised the nomination for a long time and this year it is the intention to make a strong bid for it.
 MT. CondelTs friends are hopeful that he will be the choice of the gathering. F T. Carter has shelved his senatorial ambitions in his inter ests, decning to enter the contest that the party in Plainville might present a united front in seeking the nomina- tion c. H. Calor has also been men toned as a possible candidate but it Is not thought he will seek the honor at this time Consequently CondelTs 1 candidacy will probably be accepted by the party.
 Indications are that a re-nOmina- l ton will be offered to First Selectman Johnson. He has served three years | as the towns business agent and has | given general satisfaction. Other re- | publican office holders, With the pOssi- 1 b1e exception of the cOnstables, whose | political fortunes arc always very un 1 certain, will undoubtedly be named to l succeed themselves without a contest. |
 Gets Permission to Sell.
 Permission to sell property belong l ing to the estate of Frank $. Neal was l granted to the Plainville Trust com | pany, eXecutOr of the will, after a ! hearing held before Judge G. R. By | ington in the probate court this morn | ing, notice being subsequently, issued 1 that advantage of the order will be l