The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-26

Naugatuck, oct. Z6-NaugaCuck democrats are watching with inter- est the campaign of Frank McDer- mott of West Haven, democratic nominee for the Offlce of state Sen-' ator from the 14th senatorial dis- trict. They believe Naugatuck will be affected if MT. McDermott wins.
 It is many years now since dem- ocrat was elected senator from the 14th district, but democrats here this year feel MT. McDermott's chances area uite good. They were interested in his announcement at a rally here last week that he will stay a democrat on all voting.
 If MT. McDermott were elected, it might give control of the state Sen- ate to the democrats by slim mar gin and as republicans will prob- ably still have control of the house, a deal between the major parties by which each would be represented in court appointments would be likely.
 At present the local court set-up is predominantly republican. Only one registered democrat, Hugh Hearns, deputy judge, holds posi- ton in the court now. Republicans include Judge Joseph Talbot, Court Clerk John M. Sutherland, Proba- tion Officer Mrs. Edwna c. Fenni- man and Assistant Prosecuting Att torney Thomas R. Neary, who is the g. 0. D. nominee this year for one of the state representative positions. Prosecuting Attorney James Sweeney is not registered with either party.
 Local democrats feel that in view of the fact Naugatuck has been democratic in recent years that the democratic party should get better representation in court apopint- ments.
 However, up to now republican control of the state legislature has prevented them from doing any, thing about it. They hope this sit- uation will be changed.
 Warden Warns
 Republicans better have proof of any statements they make about the present administration, Ward en John J. Sheridan warned today in discussing published reports that re- publicans plan to ask the warden about reports concerning local bills, which republicans charge are planned by the warden to be offered at the next session of the state leg iSlature.
 The warden asked today why it is hs and his administration here seem to be the center of attack of the republican campaign when he is not a candidate for any of1ice in the No- vember election. Why do they not wait until spring to discuss me?" he asked today. <
 Reports have it that republicans will hol da number of ward rallies
 Plan Military Funeral
 A military funeral for James Dyer HotchkisS. 9l, Civil war veteran who died Saturday afternoon at the Soldiers home, Noroton Heights, and who was former commander of Isbell post, GAR, here will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Buckmiller funeral home, 20 Park place to St. Michael's Epis- copalian church at 2:30, where ser- vices will be conducted by Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery.
 Mir. Hotchkiss was a native of Naugatuck and when the Civil war started, he joined the Connecticut volunteers service for the rest of the war. After its conclusion, he re- turned here for time and later went to work in Ansonia as foreman carpenter in the American Brass company plant there. He worked for that company 30 years and then re- turned to Naugatuck to reside. He has been living at the Soldiers home for several years.
 He enjoyed taking part in Memor- ial exercises here and hadn't missed one of these occasions until a few years ago. He with Shelden F. Payne of Spencer street were the only surviving members of the local GAR He would have been 92 years old next February. He had many friends here and was highly respect ed, de had an abundance of inter- eSting tales and was colorful talk CT. He was member of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias and of the local order of Masons.
 He leaves two sons, Amos and William HotchkiSS of Naugatuck; seven grand children and eight great-grandchildren.
 The funeral home will be open from to 10 p. m. tonight. Funeral of MT. Squires
 The funeral of Frank A. Squires