New Britain herald., 1930-09-15

Prediction guessers are strong in the belief that Lewis will be return ed as the republican candidate for past decade. Like weater forecasters, however. these prophets admit that almost anything might happen and the more cautious are waiting until after the vote is counted before ex- pressing their. views.
 Another spirited contest is assur- cd at the party caucus when the voters make choice between Franklin N. Bacon and James Thomson, both of whom are seeking the place made vacant on the board of assessors by the death of Carl Mueller.
 Pardon C. Hickey has an oper field for the post of representative since it became known that Charles W. K. Hawkins has withdrawn his name because, despite the urging of many of his personal friends and political supporters, he felt that he would not have sufficient time to de- vote to the office.
 But little is known of the plans of the democratic party which will al- so meet in caucus tonight. It is un- derstood that the Jeffersonians are planning to place the names of some of the party's strongest candidates on the twon slate in the hope that they may eat their way into the large republican plurality that is usually recorded here at election time.
 The prospect of the contest for the tax collector berth have given rise to t, opinion in the minds of many that the disgruntled supporters of the defeated candidates would pos sible throw their strength to the democratic aspirant for this office.
 All the prospective candidates have put in some hard work during the past month in making their can vc-5 of the voters and all feel that win or lose they have waged a good fight.
 Kensington Wins
 kensington scored 10 victory over Wallingford yesterday when the local team invaded that borough. Details of the game will be found on the sports page of toIay's Herald.
 Driver Fined
 At a special court session Satur- day night, Joseph M. Leeper of Wal tham, Mass, was fined S25 and costs on 8, reckless driving charge. He was arrested by three state policemen s surday evening, August 30, about 10 o'clock when, according to the officers. their attention wa5 attract ed by coach cutting in and out of traffic.
 In his testimony, Policeman Zekas, one of the trio, said they followed the car and when they got abreast of it he flashed his light and his badge. Instead of stopping the driv- CT stepped on the gas, the officer continued. Because of the heavy traffic the officers were unable to head him off they said and when they again caught up with him he once more put o1 more speed. This happened a number of times during a wild chase that ended when Leeper finally stopped at a filling station where he was arrested, the police men testified.
 Leeper explained that he thought the officers were holdup men be- cause they were in civilian clothes. Asked by the court if there were not several filling stations and dance halls where he might have taken refuge from the supposed bandits Leeper said that he did not see any Zekas testified that he had frequent ly stopped motorists by merely flash. ing his light on his badge so they could sc was an officer.
 Judge Griswold found Leepe1 guilty and fined him s25 and costs of s13.31.
 Miss Catherine Gold has returned to Allentown, Pa. where she vii resume her studies at Cedar Crest college.
 Miss Helen Hodgson, daughter ot ''i' anu MlS' l N' I1ouSsol Ol Warrington ridge, left today fol New Hampshire where she will re. sume her studies
 Mrs. L. NJ. Westcott has returned home after visiting relatives or Long Island.
 Mrs. George Cole has returned home after visiting Canada,