New Britain herald., 1920-03-06
THE OBSERVER
 MAKES RANDOM OBSERVATIONS THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE,
DOM OBSERVATIONS

Interesting developments occurred in the political field during the past week. Councilman George M. Ian derS declared that he would not accept the democratic nomination for mayor. thus eliminating one of the strongest candidates in the thoughts of the Jeff fersonians. Had Mr. I-anders de- cided to go out for the nonlina ton he would have much prestige to back his claims for considera ton. includ- ing his previous successful terms as mayor. his service in the common council and the fact that he almost unseated Senator George w. Klett. a power in republican circles. at the last state election when the count was so close that the result was in doubt for some time after the polls closed
 It IS Sald that mum Der Of demo- crais are in favor of the nomination of F. F. King. well known in the public eye. Mr. King is an official of the Stanley Works and associated with Ernest W. relton. who has been a standard bearer of the democratic party.
 Perhaps the most interesting devel- opment on the C. Q. P. side during the week has been the resignation of
 
 manship Of the town committee. Mir. Humphrey is superintendent of the Traut X Hine Manufa cturins com pany and in public life he is chair man of the board Of public works and member of the water comm iSsi on.t Mir. Humphreys name has been men, toned in connection with the repub- lican nom nation for mayor and poht- t al goSSipS are wondering whether he resigned from The town commit tee in order to run for the c. Q. P. nomination. As chairman of the committee he would he in a delicate position if it was his ambition to seek the nomination and it mig ht be construed as uncthical if he continued to hold office while an active candi- date for the honor.
 Rumor still persists in connectlnc the name Of Alderman O. r. Curtis with the race for the republican nom nation As the usual toaStmaSter at the usual banquet usually says, Mr. Curtis needs no introduction. He is an old republican warhorse bear ing the scars of many famous con flicts. one of which was with Mr. Humphrey. He has weathered many storms and has managed to maintain clientele within the ranks of the party. He is not particularly. beloved by a number of republicans whose names we uld mention. but at least it can he said that these same per- sons stand in aw of him he has a way of getting what and whom he goes out to get. Consequently. there is bit of fear of Curtis and when his name is mentioned some of those who dislike him the most act as if they ha d. seen a banShef.
 Activities throughout the various wards reflect the approach of the usual duel at the polls In the sixth ward the repr rhlicans have had the temerity to launch strong campaign for party success and in tho first ward. where a republican nomination is equivalent 10 an election. there are a number of candidates for the com mon council. in fact more than there are places to he filled
 II should be patent to those who have studied the budget prepared by the city officials and that offered by the TaXpaNerS association that there is no comparison from business standpoint. The official budget is Dan of