The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-15
wm. J. Baxter. Correspondent.

Naugatuck, August 15-The sur prising clean sweep last night of Judge of Probate D. Emmett Shea's delegates was the topic of conver- sation among democrats in town today. A Shea victory had been more or less expected but only a few thought he would capture all three wards. And this he did, talk ing the first ward by vote of 23O to 156 over the forces of Burgess Leo Brophy, opposing candidate for the nomination for judge of probate. He upset all the dope by winning in the second ward 123 to 102 and in the third ward, del- egates apparently all favorable to Judge Shea were chosen with no contest.
 The caucus results may have sev- eral effects. It is sure to maKe Judge She a stronger figure in the party than he has been hitherto. Many are speculating its probable effects on Frank Green, town com mittee chairman whose forces sup ported Burgess Brophy. The re- turns apparently indicate the Green strength has diminished con- siderably in recent years. Green lent active support to MT. Brophy.
 MT. Green will remain as chair man of the town committee until the election next spring at lesat, as the town committee election does not come up until that time.
 Large Turnouts
 The caucuses last night were featured by the large turnouts. There were about 500 turned out in DE0 n tho ond ward and about 400 in the third ward. No controversies re- suited in any ward.
 One of the features of the first ward caucus was statement by Warden John Sheridan concern ing the contest for the office.
 Warden Pleads For Unity
 Warden Sheridan although a member of the third ward had been nominated by John Burke, former burgess, for the position of clerk of the caucus. In declin- ing this nomination, Warden Sher- idan expressed regret that his party should be in "bitter contest again after having been. united pre- viously. This contest is detrimen- tai to the best interests of the dem- ocratic party" he said.
 "I have had my share Of work during my 10 years in politics and have been in good many fights. But there is no need for such bit terness where democrats are con- cerned," he said. The warden did not hee da call from a member of pressed impatience at the warden making a speech.
 The warden said he felt he did not have the right to act as clerk there and declined with thanks.
 Charles J. Baxter was then nom- mated by MT. Burke and declined respectfully because of other bus mess which prevented him from re- maining until the end of the cau- cs. Burke himself was nominated then and declined. He put the name of Dennis Carroll, Sr., in nomination but the latter refused to serve. Coleman Deegan then nominated Hugh Hearns, former borough clerk Anthony Mariana, was nominated and declined as did also oBrough Clerk Charles Daily. who was nominated by MT. Car roll. John Brannig2n was nominal ted and declined. MT. Hearns was finalyl voted clerk with no oppo- sition.
 Durkin Chairman
 Ward Committeeman Richard Durkin was named permanent chairman despite statement by MT. Hearns that as Mir. Durkin was on one slate of delegates he could not serve as permanent chairman.
 Checkers Named
 MT. Brannigan nominated him. MT. Durkin then named Charles Daily and John M. Kenney check CTS and Jeremiah Callahan, Stan ley Unis, Charles O'Connor and James Brennan tellers. The Shea slate of delegates consisting of D. Emmett Shea, John J. Burke, Joseph w. Reynolds, Mrs. Annie B. Calvin, Daniel F. Callahan, Thomas Skehan and Joseph Cav anaugh and alternates Patrick J. Fitzgerald and Raymond Murray was put in nomination by Jeremiah Callahan and the Brophy delegates consisting of Joseph Dinneny, Will liam Fitzgerald and Joseph Hearns with James Farren and James Brennan as alternates, was pre- scented by James Brennan.
 Could Not Hear
 There was some criticism on the part of the audience because they did not hear the nominations Of