New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Bristol Nevs
BRISTOL DEMOCRATS
 ARE CONSTRUCTED

Motion FaVOrins Gov. Smith of
 New York Causes Dispute
 JOHN DONNELLY PROTESTS Police Catch New Haven Man Deliver
 ing Grain AicOhoI-Judge Mink
 Elected President Of Bristol Club Daughters Entertain.
 l Introduction Of a motion that the , delegates of the local democratic party to the state convention on May and l in New Haven. made by Edward J. | Sheehy, go instructed in favor of | Governor Smith Of New York for 1 president, caused furore last night 1 in an otherwise quiet gathering in the city court room. With about 30 demo- crats in attendance, the gathering 1 went along in most harmonious fashon until the motion for instruction came up. The delegates. headed by :, Acting Chairman John Donnelly, pro- tested vehemently. MT. Doanelly said that there was little doubt that the local delegation would not vote in rF hS t-an l' for president but that he refused to so in- structed. Mir. Donnelly said: Gentle men. I've got to say I must resign as I've taken a solemn oath not to go in structed Things might get tied up at the convention and the delegates would be helpless. It shouldn't be so" { Harry E. Charman favored Mir. Don- ! nelly's stand, saying he had been in too many conventions and had seen the undesirability of sending instruct ! cd delegations. Mir. Donnelly then said that he had taken stand in favor i of Governor Smith six months ago but would not so instructed. He intinated that he would stick by Governor Smith ,to the last ditch at the convention. MT. Sheely. introducer of the mo- ton, thereupon arose and withdrew his proposal. saying that bis reason for introduction was that he had heard that sentiment contrary 10 Governor Smith was being circulated about the city, and he thought that the local dsmocrats as whole were de-irous Of aiding the candidacy of tho present governor of New York. He had hesrd that supporters Of W. G.. 1 McAdoo were becoming active about the city. After the withdrawal of the motion. the meeting adjourned.
 Acting Chairman John Donnelly Of the town committee was chosen chair man Of the meeting last night and James Jennings was chosen as clerk. Delegate were elected to the state convention as follows:
 John Donnelly Everett i. Reynolds Joseph r. UConnell, Julius II. pieree, John W. Murphy, Michael Riley, Wal { lace E. Crunh and Mrs. Grace NJ. 1 Donovan.
 The congressional delegates were chosen last night as follows: William 1 F. Smithwick, Peter A. Cawley, Peter A. Conlon, Levi GlasFon, Thomas F. O'Bricn. ]. l.. Mcdonald. Mrs. Ana c. lBrec. and Charles !. Drury.
 The senatorial delegates are:
 William F. Farley, t.hn Glasson, John ]. Jennings, Rolfe E. Rowe, John J. kaichcr Harry F. Chairman, Fred Miibrandt and John F. Wade.
 Arcs, Rum Hummer
 Joseph popi. S9 years old of :2i St. John strei, New Haven, a barber by occupation, wss arrested this morning Of Supcrnumerary officer Edgar Nor ton almost rcd-handed in the delivery of five one gallon cans of grain a- echo to an address at the west side of the city. Tho police are now in- Ncstigrt.ng tho supposed destinstion Of ths liquid and will make arrests. popi was nrrnigne,l before Judge Joseph M. Dono,a1 in the police court and continuation was granted until Mon- day under bonds of si.100 SO that the man might have legal representation. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Will lirm x. Dcrosier handled the states caee.
 Suspicion that ropi has been de- iiVerinS liquor illegally into the city has been in the minds of the police for some lime and two weeks ago, sapernumcrary Officer Sorton missed a capture Of the man. by a marrow margin. He looked into tbc suspected rum runners activities and securing information as to ihe probable time Of arrival and his destination, the o2i- cer waited for the appearance of the suspect. The wait was rewarded this morning by Popi's appearance in motor car. The arrest was made 2 id the car driven to the police station Hlttre a search reVealc an ingenious ly contracted black suitcare that just fitted over five one gallon cans. Con- fiscatioH Of the motor car and th" liquor then took place. In court Popi had nothing to say bul he wished a continua nee to secure i'Eal aid. l'p to 2 late hour this morning he had failed to sccnrc bond.
 Officer Norton t,catBc 2 member of tho force but month ago. and has sircady shown his atiiiiy in the de- partmeri.
 Niuk Heads Club
 Judcc $. Russell Mink was elected president cf the t;ristol club at the annual meeting Of that organization last night at the North Main street club rooms. He itls just completed term ss Iicc president. Other officers of the club were elected ss follows: First president. Alexander liar psr:; second president. i;ay T. Alcott: sscrrtary and treasurer. ].