New Britain herald., 1927-11-12
OPINION
 FOR NEW ELECTION
Question Of Successor to Mayor
 Wade Still Stirs City
PEPPER PERCHES IN TREE
William r, Fall Dies At Age Of 73- Boxer Wins Two Bouts same Night-Stolcn Car Found Here Returned to Owner.

By just what method successor will be selected to succeed Mayor John F. Wade, who died suddenly last Monday afternoon. is still a mai ter of conjecture and the question will not be answered until tho spo- cial meeting Of the city council, which has been called for next Tues day evening by Acting Mayor w. Raymand Crumb. Members Of the council are non-C -Committal and their attitude will not be definitely known until they convene next week.
 Public opinion, as heard on the streets of the city. is that the proper method would be special city cleo tion. This Of course means two spe- cial elections. a primary to be adyer- tised 20 days before the date as signed and a city election, which would probably be held two weeks later The candidate receiving the highest number of votes at the pri- mary and the runner-up would then fight it out at the final election.
 Corporation Council William II. DeRosier in his opinion Contended that tho city council was authorized by Section 73 Of the city charter to fill a vacancy such as the one caused by the mayors death. The section mentioned ii is pointed oLt by many, is so vague that there is room for considerable argument by those who feel that a special election Is in order. It is also believed by many who are in close touch with city affairs and politics that, in the event the council decides to take the responsibility of naming q successor to the mayoralty chair. their choice will fall on someone not at present holding a city office.
 In the event of q city election, 1t Is believed that a number of candi- dates will seek the office. EX- Mayor Joseph r. Dutton has been mend toned by many as the logical candi- date because of the fact that he is familiar with city affairs. having served six years as the city's chief executive.
 Whether or not any members of the council will "choose to rum is not known and no announcements will be made until it is decided whether or not an election will be held.
 Engagement Announced The engagement of Miss Lillian Thomas. daughter of Mir. and Mrs Henry Thomas of Locust street. New Britain. and Bernard W. kalkner of this city has been announced.
 To Close Season
 The Bristol High school football team will travel to Willimantic this afternoon for the final game of the season with the Windham High team of that city. The locals. after getting away to a good start, rcn into q losing streak which has con tinued for the past four games. The reversal in form has resulted In a week Of strenuous practice under the watchful eye Of Coach Tommy Monahan.
 Devotions To st. Anne
 There will be devotions to St. Anne at St. Joseph's church at 7:30 o'clock this evening.
 Stolen Car Returned To Owner
 The coach stolen in Meriden last Wednesday evening and abandoned in a vacant lot off Middle street where it was recovered yesterday hy Detective Sergeant Daniel McGilli- cuddy, was turned over 10 it's own CT, John Maroz of IT Broad street, Meriden. who came 10 this city yes terday afternoon. Maroz informed police that the car was taken from the garage in the rear of his home after the lock on the door had been broken.
 William r. Ball
 William r. Ball. aged T3 years, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry B. Wilcox of 62 Woodland street from complications. He had been confined 10 his room for the past two years.
 Born in New London, July 12 | 1854. the son of Peter and Eliza beth Ball, he attended the schools of that city. moving to Colchester at the age of sixteen. He moved tc Bristol in 1893 and has resided her, since. By trade a meat cutter. Mir l Ball was well known throughout th' city and for a number Of year: worked for Anson Q. Perkins an5 1 Carlton R. Ives. TIo retired sever i years ago. He was a mcmhNr Of tn { Bristol Baptist church and Franklin | lodge, No. 56, A. F. and 4. M. | Mfr. Ball was married at Colchcs. ter on December 24, 1878 to Nis: