Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-03-11
THE F|LL|BUSTERS.
Brief Sketches of the
Republican Aldermen
FATHERS WERE BORN FIRST.
Story Which Illustrates the Unswerv-
ing Independence of Miller.

1t is about time that the Republican Al
dermen of this city were called to account
for their position, which is simply filli-
clustering so as to prevent a Democratic
Mayor from transacting any business In
the interest of the city. From the day OF
the Inauguration OF the present City Gov
ernmcnt up to last Wednesday nights
meeting, the three Aldermen who repre-
sent the Republican wards have done
everyt hing to hinder the business OF the
city.
They are small men in intellect and of q
picayune size in public estimation.
Alderman Adams Is an organist in the
Congregational Church, limited by the
elimination OF Mr.. Woolley, and the son
OF his father, who was born years enough
ago TO make some money. He plays on
the organ in the church and Is with Ave
cent mill of his fathers out In the wilds
OF Attleboro, somewhere. He is as honest
as his capacity allows, but is Just now i'm
agining that he IL remote decen-
dant OF that Lycurgus who gave laws
to ancient Sparta.
His capacity does not equal his honesty,
and when he was coached by the Repub-
lican trickster to pursue a revolutionary
course he meant to do SO, but that honesty
or lack OF knowledge, made him recog-
nize the certainty OF eventualities We'd
nesday night and he succumbed.
Alderman Miller, Republican, Is an
Alderman who IL so surprised at being
elected to any position in this city that he
is at loss to account for H., and his face
continually wears an interrogation point.
He was also lucky In having father born
before him who left him some land. When
days when he sold claims and lager beer,
and then realizes that he is truly Alder
man, he orders another dozen of herrin'
and has feast. Alderman Miller is about
as tight as No. 5 shoe in a No. 0 foot,
although he does relax occasionally y
and treats (himsel) to doughnut and a
glass of SKINNED milk.
1t Is said Of him that he is very in
dependent man, and, as an illustration,
the following story Is vouched for:
On the morning of the Inauguration
OF the present government the Honorable
Alderman approached Ned Darling,
Superintendent of our water works, and
the following dialogue ensued. OF course
1t must be remembered that the Alder
man has been bent more on making
money than on grammar, education and
"sich."
Says Miller: "Naow, look here, Ned /;
I've got to vote agin Alderm n Adams for
President of the Board of Aldermen"
"what in thunder arc you going to do
that fort" said Ned.
Wall, I'll tell ye, Ned; there a sayin' as
how you've got me in your vest pockit.
I'm for your man Adams, but I've got to
show 'em that Pm independent"
Naturally enough Mr.. Darling felt dis
gusted.
Ben. Davis, the other Republican Alder
man, is an extreme partisan, but he has
made his own way through life. He is
President of the Board and genial chap,
although ready to do the bidding Of the
young bosses of his party at all times. He
was nominated in the Third Ward because
the Republican caucus was packed by
some sacriligious Democrats who went in
tn RE by invitation. These arc now kick
ing themselves. II they had kept out, II.
Hu tier Shell on would have been nomi-
nat I'd. But "apple, will grow again."
IN Irmurs MIR. Sheldon.