New Britain herald., 1921-09-08

utes. The loss is estimated at several hnudred dollars. There was fear for . time that the flames might in some manner get to the bis tank and an explosion result
 Democrats Caucus Too.
 While the Republicans and I. P. A. are making up their party once list tomorrow night in the town han, the democrats will be doing tho same thing in the court room or assessors ofics of tho same building. .,..
 The call for the democratic caucus was posted Saturday by Thomas Fa- gan. chairman of the democratic town men shall be named for the party tick ct to be used in the fall election.
 There is no hint at all on the part of the democrats as to their choice of men this year. The republicans are worr1ed sick over the activities Of the I. P. A. and the latter are worrying themsolves about their strength. but the democrats are sitting back. mum as a dummy. and just waiting for ac-
 |. P. A. Night Tonight.
 Tonight is I. P. A. night in Berlin and members of the clan will ,as- semble in Foresters' hall in anticipa-' tion Of one of the most important political meetings ever held here in Berlin. Tonight means the making or breaking of the party. Most of the men are looked upon as good re- publicans but they kicked the traces and are now counted out of the rum ming. If the I. P. A. decides tonight to go to the republican caucus and light there are two things possible. Either the I. P. A. wins or it loses. If it wins it will cease to exist for it will be the republican machine but
 if it loses. it may not take defeat in the general manner and may turn over to the democrats to help defeat the men they opposed. That's why 1t the policies and activities of the clan at the caucus tomorrow night will be determined on.
 Tho organization has sent letters broadcast throughout the town urging men and women voters to go to the caucus on Friday night and show their voting powers. The association pro- scribes men who usurp political pow CT and maintain all authority in one position.
 . Lewis Support Strengthens.
 The support of C. F. Lewis who k seeking reappointment at the re- publican caucus tomorrow night is gaining strength every hour. accord ing to one of the big men in political circles who is in a position to know. They are grabbing Lewis because he holds two obs. this man said, and trey offer you a man who if chosen will hold three tobs@ Is that jus tice7 The party at the head of this is one who had control cffthe republican machine in this town and made it A one-man power. He was busted and now he is seek Ing revenge.' when asked what he had to say. The fces', he said. and I leave the out come in their hands"
 Just Thinking Caucus.
 We are not weather prophets and do not care to qualify but here Is a that is true. It will be hot time in the old town tomorrow night Every man. woman and child in town is talking caucus and that is nli they will mention. Every | ono, from the shoemaker to the ,resident Of the bank and the leading .nanufa cturers is interested to the pitch of excitement One old resi- | ient stated this morning that it will probably be the most exciting time Berlin ever had. think the old rarty will win" he- said but 1t will se h- big light and a close one" Isn't it all talk and no action?" the exporter asked him. well. I thought hat myself at frst.'' he said. "but know now from what I've heard bout town that it is all true and hero will be A light all right"
 That seems 10 he the general opinion all over the three districts. Tho Town hall will have to go some omorrow night to hold all that say hey are going, The interest fs tecm- ng over the alleged inroad which the P. A. says 1t will make on the re- ublican machine packers Candi! ates have been mentioned by the !