Putnam patriot., 1922-10-20
lEASTFORD CAUCUS
 HOUSES THE TOWN
Democrats Nominate Republi- can Following Steam Roller
 Tactics
cramm Up For General Assembly. y.-
 Plenty of Excitement Abroad


 tieularly peculiar politics, in which and on account of which the oldest inhab- itant Is at his wits end for solution.
 According to information glcancd from various sources, t appears that there Is a strong and growing senti- ment in opposition to machine-made administration of public and private affairs. The head on the nail was hit Monday evening, when the Republi- can caucus took place within the sa. cred walls of the Congregational chapel. For one reason and another the wheel horses of nepotistic political plums became alarmed lest their secret slate be broken; and to accomplish in sight what had been designed out of sight. every available henchman and lieutenant was drafted into service. "The woods were full of 'emw Prae- tieally every jitney covered the roads and crossroads, while number of resident voters were driven in from their places of employment beyond the confines of the town.
 Long before the appointed hour of 7.S0, the small building was filled be- yond it's seating capacity, and soon there was standing room only. It was the largest gathering in years. or since Simeon Wheaton of Phoenixvilie and James Keith of Eastford were won't to cross swords in heated debate. The rumor. founded on fact. had spread about that W. h Glenn of Phoenix vile and Henry A. Eddy, living near the lake-hoth property owners and highly educated gentlemen--would accept the nomination of candidate for representative to the general as- sembly if tendered by action of the caucus.
 Cramm For Assembly
 But the steam roller, thoroughly oiled and in perfect working order, ar- rived on schedule time. prepared for the distinct duties before it. Promptly at 7.5o. C. D. Tatem, as chairman of the Republican town committee, read the call. which was previously placed on the side instead of the front of the public sign post and printed in a news paper not The Patriot. Without any delay A. Nj. Keith, who served in the same capacity two years ago. was se- lected as moderator. and Miss Lillian Huntington as clerk Two tellers, who had not any ballots to tell, were also quickly chosen.
 Chairman Tatem of the town com mittee lost no opportunity in present ing as candidate for representative the name of William Cramm, the new ly elected first seleetman- Aside from his other qualifications, Mr. Tatem eontended that Mf. Cfamm was en- titled to the honor by virtue Of his residence in the Third school district. Two years ago, when Mir Tatem nom mated Charles Tripp, this considera- ton was entirely set aside. MT. Ta- tenn then moved that the nomination be made by exclamation and-declara- tion.
 E. Grant Trowbridge, town clerk, hastened to present the name of J. M. Tatem for judge of probate. which was seconded by Areha $. Walker, SC leetman for several years, now retir- ed. Passed.
 Judge Tatem suggested that the chair appoint committee of three, instead of choosing them by ballot, Go bring in the names of candidates for justices of the peace Carried.
 Women on Committee
 C. D. Tatem asked if three ladies should be added to the town commit tee. Moderator Keith thought t might be very pleasing to the three gentle men members. Judge Tatem qaes- toned the legality of their action.
 As first delegate to the Republican State convention at New Haven, c1 D. Tatem was requested to make a' verbal report, which he fiatly refused to do. Moderator Keith, the second delegate. was called upon. and he anyed the party of his choice for not putting a strong temperance plank m the state platform. evidently forget ting that Prohibition Is already part of the q. s. constitution.
 None Of the candidates, previously picked and preserved, were called up- on to express their appreciation. and not one of them volunteered to make any remarks for the good of the great cause. SO the meeting was adjourned sinner die" to village store, where Candidate Cramm crammed all the corn and candy they could hold into the pockets of his followers
 The tactics employed at the pri- mary, supplemented with methods Of the past, gained circulation faster than did even The Patriot in its un- paralleled voting contest. and the out come of the dissatisfaction created was that at the Democratic caucus, held Tuesday evening, the name of Clifford Bowen was acted upon favor. ably and unanimously as the peoples choice for representative. Mir Bowen is a staunch Republican, an ex-sef- vice man, ex-selectmau, successful business man. and. first and last, IS op- posed to clique rule and seetarianism. He feels, as others do. that the hour for a change. long neglected, has ar rived. II is also noted that, If elected,