New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-21
FOR BETTER, FOR HORSE.
RHODE ISLANDS DEMOCRATIC CONGREssMEN
MUST BE LOYAL TO THEIR PARTY
ADVEHSITy

Providence. r. l., oct. - (SpeciaD-The Demo-
cratic Congress nominations hawkcd all over
the State. and every prominent man Of the party
possessing any element of popularity besought
to lead forlorn hope. Everybody politely but
promptly refused. Their ,he conventions which met
Thursday had nothing else TO do but to turn to
the present incumbents Messrs. Lapham ana Page
and renominate them by reclamation. These gentle
had declined several times previous their re-
nomination. but they VIII probably consent to let
their names stand on the ticket. the ground that
having received favors from the party In It's pros
perity II would be hardly fair to leave II In its
adversely. The fact that Congressman Page voted
against the Wilson bill seemed 10 be no bar 10 his
denomination While the platform Of the conven-
ton OF the First District ndorsed the tariff legisla-
ton of the present Congress. that OF the Second
District careful to declare simply in favor of
free iron and free coal Mr.. Page IL a man Of
considerable popularity. and come nearer to
winning in that district than any other Democrat
But even he will probably lack at least a thousand
votes Of success.
The town Of Attleboro Mass. is more intimately
connected with Providence than II IL with Boston,
and therefore Its bicentennia celebration which
occurred this week attracted more attention here
than 1t did some distance north Of 1t in Massa-
chusetts. The Atteboro people onterprsing
and pushing class and their celebration some
thing which any larger place might have been
proud Of.
The crusade which is being made against tho
pool-selling law. az Interpreted at Narragansett
Park during the running meeting which Is
gong there. has received added strength from
the fact that highWaymen and safe-blowers. bunco
steerers and confidence men have invaded the city
simultaneous with the advent Of the racing outfit
Senator Merrill. Of CranstOn the town in which
NarrIgansctt Park is located. Will introduce a
measure for the repeal Of the poOl-selling law In
the next session Of the General Assembly.
The brother Forcsters Of Lawrence +. Kecsan,
who is accused Of the murder OF Emily G. Cham
bers, are raising money and doing everything pos
sIble to enable him 10 make proper defence when
his case comes trial James j. McGl has been
he gaN hat he. I'VE
a perfect alibi for his client
The Rev james w. Atwood who has been for
some years pastor Of the ST. James Protestant
Episcopal Church. has accepted call TO d church
In Columbus. ONO.
Alderman Watson has introduced into the Board
OF Aldermen a Joint resolution directing the Mayor
contract with the Rhode Island Hospital for the
construction Of hospital for contagious diseases.
IL Is cost more that 1880
Polo Is again TO occupy The attention of the sport
Ing public OF this city the coming winter. The
games VIII be played at Infantry Han.
The Rhode Island Horticultural Society will hold
large number Of building permits are being a.
sued by the Inspector Of Buildings. Up to date
eighty-two permits have been issued this month.
against siXty-two for October Of last year
Henry T. T1epke Mayor Of Pawtucket. has been
renominated by the Republicans for that office.
He will have as an opponent Ex-Governor John w.
Davis.
The cable tramway will be done away with soon.
the trolley taking Its place over College Hill. This
has been decided upon by the City Council. after
considerable opposition TO tine charge.
Taxpayers representing $3.0O0.GO0 out I'm OPP
position to the city OF Providence guaranteeing the
interest the bonds OF the Springfield ana
Pasnegansett Railroad. The opposition is growing
Many manufacturing jewellers are running over
time TO keep anywhere In line with their
orders.