New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
PainmM News
KLANSMEN MEET IN ODD FELLOWS HALL
Knights Of Hooded Order Hold Secret Session for Favored Few
.0GERS NOT TO RUN

ROGERS NOT TO RUN
 Funeral of Mrs. Charles 6ooihue--
 speciai American Legion Meeting--
 Flower show Opens fo.lsy-I'Iain.
 vile Br'efs.
 The Knights Of the ku klux Klan held meeting last evening in Odd Fellows hall on West Main street, ae- eordins 10 report in town today, which. though sparsely attended, by Ilain.llle people, Is believed 10 be the forsFunnqr of number of meetings 10 be held here in the future. The session was kept very secret, only The favored few who belong 10 Inc order Eere In Plain,llle being appraised Of the nature Of the gathering. Visitors were present from New Britain. Brls- tol and New Haven, and speakers ad- dressed the audience,and although the gist of their talks was not revealed, the discourses were said 10 he along The general lines which klan speakers take.
 Several well known residents Of Plainyille were seen entering thc hall and leaving after the meeting was over and they were recognized by a large number Of people here who have been curious to know who be- longs 10 the order. A report spread about town after the nature of the meeting became known was to the ef- feet that a big membership campaign is 10 be carried on in Plainyille in or der that the town, state and country may be kept safe for the 100 per cent Americans" There was no burning of the fiery cross or other ritual work carried out last night, though the fiery words of the speak CTS who addressed the assembly were said 10 have been absorbed with due solemnity by the gathering.
 This is the first gathering Of the Ku Klux Klan known 10 have been held in Plainvile in some time.
 Rogers Not to Run.
 Representative Myron E. Rogers. who has represented Plainville in the past session of the legislature, in an interview today stated that under no was he to be candi- date for the office at the polls this year. He said that the work of a at the state capitol re- luires so much time that he will not be able 10 do justice to the office again this coming term. Mir. Rogers stated that his decision not to be a l candidate 10 succeed himself was definite and final and said that al- though he would like to have anoth- CT session in the house, his private business would not allow him to de- vote the necessary time 10 the many matters which are to be considered.
 This statement, coming as it does a | month or more before the republican leaves a definite place open 0 some candidate for the office. No me has come forward at the present ime as a candidate for the nomina- ion, but several will probably be out or the position because of the fact hat Mir. Rogers will not run. The resent representatives. work during he last session of the legislature. as a member of important committees, nade the office sure for him if he ;iehed to take the nomination again his year.
 Withdrawing From Race.
 It was reported on good authority l. his morning that one of the three andidates for the republican nomi- ation as first seectman had with rawn his name. This was done in jew of the foct that Mir. Johnson hos ated that he will be a candidate to lcceed himself at the caucus, which ( ill be held next month. Another Ian, who is said 10 have the nomina- , on in mind, is being prevailed upon , , also withdraw. He is said to be , ndecided as 10 his future course. If ' Q runs, his announcement will be s ade this week, and ,if'the argu- ents of the members of the repub- ., can town committee who are seek z to keep harmony in the ranks this gar prevail upon him 10 stop his ef- rts, he will give his individual sup )rt 10 Selectman Johnson, 1t is said. , his will leave one other probalc can date in the field, and as he is at s 'esent away on his vacation, no ', atement will be forthcoming until 4 :, has returned.
 Mrs. GOodhuc Buried.
 Tie funeral Of Mrs. Charles Good Q le was held yesterday afternoon : th services in West cemetery. The i' lrial was attended by large num- U F of members of Martha Rebekah | dge, who despite the rain joined in e cortege. Mrs. Goodhue died Sun y at the home of her daughter in W Mass, and her body was l ought here for burial. She was C rmer resident of Plainville, where E Q lived for a number of years.
 special Legion Meeting.
 There will be special meeting of h cck- Barnes post, American Legion 0 the post rooms tomorrow evening s q cards notifying the members of e session are being mailed today. alters pertaining to the annual h rnival to be held all next week will m
 perfected and the posts attitude c wards the state convention will be cl :, 1, Ht a | l.