New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
DEMOCRATS ISSUE
 GALL FOR CAUCUS
Meeting to Be Held in City Court Room Tuesday Night
CHAUTAUQUA GUARANlORS
Councilman and Mrs. Judd Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary Council Buys Water Rights in Bit Shop" Ditch.

Notices were sent out today by Chairman Joseph F. Dutton of the Democratic town committee, calling for the caucus of the party on Tues day night at S:30 o'clock in the city court room. Nominations will be in order for the two representatives, Justices of peace, selectmen and judge of probate.
 Although no action has been officially announced by the local Democratic machine, men conver- sant with the affairs of the party, are of the opinion that endorse ment of Judge s. Russell Mink for the probate court will take place. Judge Mink was elected two years ago on the Republican ticket and his work in the office has made him many friends in both parties, who desire his reelection. No candi- date to oppose has been mentioned by the Davis followers, so that the endorsement movement has gained headway.
 Call in State Police
 That the state police will be called upon to investigate the suspicious fire at the garage owned by William Hempel at 11S Tulip street which destroyed two motor cars on Prodigy morning, was the announcement to- day by Chief of Police Ernest T. Belden. After an investigation by Fire Chief John H. Hayes and Chief Belden, it was decided that the blaze should be carefully looked into as the circumstances showed several discriminating factors.
 Observe Anniversary
 The 18th anniversary of their marriage was observed today by Councilman and Mrs. Homer H.. Judd at their home on on Laurel street. During the day many friends called to express their good wishes to the happy couple. MT. and Mrs. Judd were married in Brewsters, N. Y., in 1899, but the greater part of their residence has been in this city. Council Buys Water Rights The water rights of Armand S. Pons in the stream known as the "Bit Shop" ditch, which runs through Preston street. were bought last night by the common council, when a special meeting was held to consider the proposition. The city decided some time ago to build a new bridge on Preston street. The council proposed to close the ditch up and reopen it later if any pros, pectiVe owner should desire that procedure but Mir. Pons prefeHed to have the matter settled at once in order that all title might be clear, i After the discussion of the matter. he city officials and Mir Pons agreed upon a price of $500.
 Quinion Urges Attendance
 Attendance at the G. 0. P. cau- GUS, regardless of political likes or dislikes, was urged today in a letter sent out by George H. Quinion, can didate for representative. MT. Quin- ion believes that all should turn out, whether In favor of his candidacy or not and wants to make the meet ing as large as possible. The letter follows:
 Just because I am a candidate for representative, l am not telling you that. you must vote for me, but will state that l think every voter should attend the caucus on Co., tober 14, at Red Mems hall, D. m., and nominate the candidates they wish to vote for at the final cleo tion.
 Every voter has the right to I vote at this caucus whether or not. he or she is a registered caucus voter. providing they do not vote at any other caucus this year.
 Now don't stay home and after wards find fault with the candidates who have been nominated at this caucus. Come and help choose the right ones and then when you go to the polls on November 4, you will