New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
THE OBSER YER
 Makes Random Observations 4 On the City and Its People

q knack of making m impression on his audience and while he.might not win any Curtis adherents over to his standard, it cannot be denied that he would only more firmly settle the conviction of those who were already inclined toward him. His manner of delivery, his method of lamming home his points, his personal energy are assets which would weigh heavily in his favor If he could induce Mayor Curtis to step out to the footlights and present his case to the voters.
 The one big, outstanding feature of the past week has been the announce lment that Dugald McMillan was cir culating petition which might have resulted in his seeking the republic can nomination for mayor During the past few days the name of Me- Milan oyershadowed those of Curtis and Quigley.
 The mayors friends were candid in admitting that they didn't like the prospect of three-cornered fight at the primary because they feared that Mr. McMillan would draw from Mr. Curtis and assure Mr. Qugley of talk ing the plum, There is a sharp line Of cleavage between the Quigley fac ton and those who would favor a man of the type of Mir. Curtis or MT. McMilan. The latter could count on the support of what might be called the conservative element while MT. Qugley is popular with the element which cartoonists are fond ol labelling the working man."
 On the dewocratic side, Mr. Hal loran and MT. Paonessa have assured the voters that they are friends, even if they both seek the nomination for mayor As was to be expected, ru- nor was current during the week that three would be a bitter war between the Halloran and Paonessa camps. This rumor was probably accepted as the truth because of the proverbial fondness the democrats have for a scrap. Both of the candidates have torpedoed the rumor by appearing to- gether at rally a few nights ago and expressing their personal admiration for each other and offering their sup port in case the other won.
 Democrats cannot conceal their confidence this spring. They realize that there are elements in their favor
 in the rivalry within the republican party.
 Whatever ones political views may o rt,i, mt nf admiration for the democrat leaders for the way in which they havsDde- veloped an organization. Two months ago they were hopelessy out of it. Today they are formidable, although it is impossible to say at this early date that they can cut down the big majority republican leaders have built up through their ward machines.
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 Commenting on the financial con- dition of Connecticut tobacco grow CTS, newspapers have recently ex- plained that the acreage which is to be planted this spring will be smaller than usual because the growers are short of funds. At once our sympathy went out to these hard working sons
 
 of the soil, until in the following paragraph we read that many of them have on hand the crops which have been harvested during the two past seasons and intend to hold them until they get their price.
 The writer's only knowledge of to- bacco has been gained in front of the cigar counter, as a customer. As tobacco grower he would no doubt be Ia flat failure. But it does seem that the growers of Connecticut are invit- ing further calamities by interfering with the course of economic laws, and there is no other way to regard their action. The tobacco which is now stored away awaiting higher mar ket was grown to be sold. The fact