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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
AN UPRISING.


The Republicans in the city of Provi-
dence are not feeling 30 confident as they
did few weeks ago. If reports from the
metropolis are to be credited they are
badly scared. Their city ticket is in i'm
minent danger of disruption. This crisis
has not been reached suddenly, but by a
gradual process of opening of the eyes of
the people. There Is strong desire to see
the city governed in a different way. As
the case stands today the City Council is
powerless In the grasp of the General
Assembly. This state Of things has ex-
listed for years and has been growing
worse as time went on. II Is to free itself
from the shackles of State domination that
the city is rising up en- masse in support
OF the Democratic ticket.
The machine has for years had things
pretty much all its own way. 1t has
grown bold and waxed confident on the
fruits of its demagoguery. 1t has appro-
priated the seats of the General Assembly
with unconcerned contempt and has used
the power thus acquired for furthering its
own ends. 1t has practically dominated
the city through the General Assembly,
instead of leaving municipal legislation to
the City Council, which 1t cannot always
control and bend to its imperious will. 1t
has practically taken the power of the
city government from the hands of the
properly elected and constituted officials
and placed it in the greedy grasp of the
ruling element in the City Council.
With this open revolt in the ranks of
Providence Republicanism 1t is hard to
see how a definite victory can be figured
out for the party at tomorrow's State
election. Republicans have been looking
to Providence for the bulk of their sup
port. They are not going to get 1t. That
Is sure. A month ago 1t could hardly be
said with safety that Providence could
not be surely depended upon. Now it is
Q settled fact that the fight IL uncertain.
The bulk of the party support will not
come from that city. 1t cannot at the best
be heavy elsewhere.
These signs of mutiny have not been
taken calmly by the party bosses. The
whip has been cracking around the ears
of the recalcitrants for some days, but the
effect has not been noticeable. The scare
Is not great. The allegiance of the city to
its traditions is beginning to take pre-
cedence over its allegiance to dying boss
rule. 1t is well. 1t is what we have hoped
for and expected. 1t Is the sound of VIC
tory in the ears of party that has had
too little representation from Providence
in the General Assembly Of late years.
The ring rule of State domination of Q |
city is soon going to be thing Of the
past. It ought to have ceased years sgo,
but the reform will come better late than |
never. We shall some day enjoy the spec
tscls Of Providence governing herself, not |
Providence governed from . Btate house
by q number Of men chosen because Of
their well-known qualities for this class
of work.
1t Is not to be inferred that this species
of foreign rule Is confined solely to the |
case Of Providence. 1t exists In many
other localities, though not In so glorious |
a form, and the remedy has not been SO |
pressing. Yet ii must come in ALI cases |
in the course of time.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
THE ELECTION.

The election for State officers and men,
bers Of the Assembly this year Is more i'm
portant than people generally believe. 1t
has been noticed by those who have
watched closely the course of affairs in this
State for the past quarter of century that
peculiar lethargy takes possession of the
people at just about the time that events
have paved the way for change in our
Constitution. The result of this feeling is
that men are frequently elected to Office
who are not prepared or qualified to meet
the questions that are sure to arise. AS
consequence we usually find that the prop
ositions laid before the people are more or
less incomplete, and have an unfinished,
amateurish craftsmanship stamped upon
them.
1t is of the greatest importance that the
very best men in the State should be sent
to the next Assembly. They should be
men of mature thought, men who are
properly alive to the present conditions Of
society and to the needs of the hour. We
have no need for advanced" cranks, but a
great need for sound, healthy, Legislators
who will act for the good of the whole peo-
pie, intelligently and conscientiously.
The work of reviewing the new Consti-
tuition will come before the next Assem-
bly,. Questions OF vital Importance in
volving the science of government by the
people will be met, and they should be met
by men who have the real interests of the
people at heart. We want a Constitution
that will preserve entire the fundamental
idea of the government as emphasized by
the fathers, and that is to keep the govern
ment in the hands of the people entire and
intact. And by that we mean that az little
delegated authority as Is possible should
be permitted. The closer government is
kept to the people the nearer do we come
to the ideal republic.
The Constitution should provide against
the usurpation OF the rights of towns and
cities by legislative acts, even with the
consent of those who may be temporarily
in power In those places. The rights OF
the people to the streets and the power to
change existing contracts which are i'm
equitable towards municipalities should be
guaranteed. Public control of the actions
of railroad corporations, as to grades and
street crossings, as to fares, freight charges
and proper accommodations can also De
! secured by generous provision. The
| questions OF taxation and representation,
| OF payment for franchises, Of the expen-
diture OF public monies. All of these arc
questions requiring men who have given
serious thdaght to such problems for their
proper solution.
IL the Commission reports to the coming
Legislature that body will then frame the
Constitution, and II will not be amenda ble
unless another year Is wasted. The reason
for this Is that under our law an amend
ment to the Constitution must be i'm q
complete and concrete form when II first
goes before the people for inspection and
IL must tie In the same form and Language
when 1t comes up on the second year fol
} adoption. Any amendment after the tiry,
year requires another years delay.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

The election tomorrow will result in the
choice OF an Assembly that will have the
framing of a new Constitution. 1t Is
therefore of vital Importance that the
Democrats should awaken to the great
issue before them. The Democratic ticket
is worthy of united support. Vote your
self and see that your neighbor votes to-
morrow for the ticket headed by Nathan
w. Littlefield.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
ters OF grace defend u.s." say Red Sealers :
In concert
In concert

Citizens, irrespective of party, who be-
lieve In having the city faithfully and ably
represented In the next General Assembly,
will place their crosses opposite the Dem
ocratic candidates. They are believers In
good government and entitled to the full
confidence of their fellow citizens. There
isn't any question at all about that.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
Wednesday, April 1887,

at O'Clock in the forenoon, at the following
places, viz:
The electors in District No. First Ward,
at IA room in the rear of No. AIS Central ave
nue..
The electors i'm District No First Ward.
at the Ward Room on Fountain street
The electors In the Second Ward at the
Ward Room corner OF Prospect and Divi-
sion streets,
Court Room on North Main street.
The electors in District No. l Fourth Ward
at the Ward Room corner of Mulberry and
The electors in District No. 9 Fourth Ward
at the building No. 3sT Mineral Spring avenue
The electors In District No. I Fis:h Ward,
at the Ward Room corner OF Pawtucket ave,
nue. and Street.
The electors in District No. 2 Fifth Ward,
at the School House on Warren avenue
For the following purposes, viz:
To give in their ballots in their respective
Districts aud Wards, for Governor, Lieuten-
ant Governor, Secretary OF State, Attorney
for the year ensuing, all on qne ballot.
Also To bring In their ballots for one Sena-
tor tor and six Representatives TO represent
year ensuing, all gn one ballot.
The ballots for Representatives TO be mum
bered One. Two. Three, -Four, -Four, Five and Six
Also to bring In their ballots for one mem
ber of the school Committee to I'LL the vacan-
cy caused by the resignation Of Henry
Also to vote on the following question:
"Will this city grant licenses for the sale OF
Intoxicating liquorsI"
And you are required to post printed copies
of the foregoing warrant in three or more
public places In each District Onward with
In said city, at least seven days before tie
time OF said meetings. -
Hereof fail not, Bnd make the due return
OF this warrant To the City Clerk of said city.
at or before the time of said meetings.
Given under my hand and seal OF said city
this twenty third day of March, A. ID. 1897.
SAMUEL ii. Roberts.
City Clerk.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

The worst expectations of the ruling
wing Of the Republican party In this city
have bscn realized. Our downtown con-
temporary, which Is the ex-Mayor's
mouthpiece, urges his followers to get to
The polls tomorrow. "Angeis and minis
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
4epul Npttre.

PROBATE CLERKS OFFICE,
CENTRAL FALLS, X. L.. March ~, AID. 1897
Estate of Sabina Gilligan, n minor.
william j. Martin. guardian of the person
and estate of Sabina Gilligan, n minor. pre-
sents his second account with the estate of
his ward for allowance; and the same Is re
ceivcd and referred to the 14th day OF April
next, at = o'clock M, at the Probate clerks
Office. i'm said Central Falls, for considers-
tion; and IL Is ordered that notice thereon
be published for fourteen days, once week,
in the Pawtucket TRIBUNE. ,,
maO aTr Probate Clerk.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

AT the last State election the Republi-
can members OF the General Assembly
from this city were elected by a very mar
row plurality. Then the party was united.
IL Is different this year and there is not the
slightest question about the result II the
Democratic voters do their duty tomor-
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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

II Mr.. Samuel Ames OF Providence is
elected to the General Assembly some peo-
pie will get surprise before his year Is
out. To some it will prove agreeable, but
TO Others 1t will be revelation OF differ
ent kind. Mr.. Ames is thinker, but his
thoughts will surprise some people.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

There is no corporation influence over
the Democratic candidates for the General
Assembly. The men placed in nomination
by the Democratic City Convention are
under the control OF no set OF bosses. II
you elect them they viii have regard only
for the wishes of the people.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

There is every reason to believe that the
Republicans, disguised at the manner In
which some things have been managed in
their party, will not feel bad IL Pawtucket
should 60 Democratic.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

IL is important that the candidacy OF
Mr.. Littlefield for the vacancy on the
school Committee should be endorsed II
matters come up in the School Committee
affecting the welfare OF our public school
system Mr.. Littlefield can be depended
upon to cast his vote for what the people
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
polls tomorro

publicans to see the ex-Mayor through
his official organ calling upon his follow
ers to be sure and get to the polls tomor-
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

a GENTS WANTED-For War in Cuua. by
@A senior Quesada, Cuban representative
at Washington. Endorsed by Cuban patriots.
In tremendous demand a bonanza for
agents. Only Sl.J0. Big book, big commits
sion. Everybody wants the only endorsed,
reliable book. outfits free. Credit given.
Freight paid. Drop all trash and make $500
month with War I'm Cuba. Address today,
TIE NATIONAL BOOK CONCERN, 3523jG
Dearborn street. Chicago, mo 2lt
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

Lovers OF good honest government and
not class legislation will vote for the ticket
headed by Nathan w. Littlefield at the
polls tomorrow.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
CITY OF PAWTUCkET.
PETITION TO MOVE /
BUILDING.
OyFICk OF CITI CLERK,

Application has been made at this office by
Joseph Smith fer permission to move u
building on Broadway, said building being
20x24 feet, the same to be moved from its
present location, on and over Broadway to
Perry street, through Perry street to MendoD
avenue and along Mendon avenue to o lot of
land on the westerly side of said MendoD
avenue.
Notice is hereby given that said applics-
ton will be heard by the Board OF Aldermen
Wednesday, April eth, 1851, at 3 o'clock p. N.
SAMUEL III. ROBERTS,
al Ct City Clerk.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

Let no Democratic vote escape. Vote
yourself and see that your neighbor does
likew Sc.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Water Bills For PswtuCket and
Central Falls Divisions.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
water rates for the above divisions are due
and payable at the Office of the City Treas
urer on Thursday, April !, 1897.
Office hours n. IN. to p. in., daily, sun
days and holidays excepted.
Attention is called to the following ex-
tract from the rules relating to the Raw-
tucket W water Works:
eff bills remain unpaid for ten days after
they are due, the water may be shut of with
out further notice, and when so shut of the
sum of 100 and the pill shall be paid before
letting IL on"
Inquiries by mail as to the amount of water
bills will be promptly answered.. Remit
tanccs by check or money order through the
mail will be duly acknowledged.
FRANK NJ. BATES,
m3l II City Treasurer.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

VXTANTED-A bright. intelligent lady for
w outdoor work. Must bc able to talk
well. No samples To carry. only story to
tell. Apply to No. so, Narragansett Hotel,
Providence.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
Hpunfa. Go Nrt. estr.

e>~>><>~~r~ N|,(N|>r>
vKy yANTED-smart apprentice girl over "
w years OF age. Apply at Miss Lizzie
Millinery Parlors, ~ Broad stieet.
aG tf
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

II Democrats do their duty tomorrow
success Is assured.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

rOR SALE-Househoh Furniture for sa a
1 Mt reasonable terms call and examine.
JAMES T.. NICKERsON, ~ Spring street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
To the Elect

To the Electors Of the City Of Pswtucket
by virture OF the foregoing warrant TO me
directed, you are hereby notified To meet ia
District and Ward Meetings at the time and
places therein named, and.tor the purposes
therein set forth. JAMES WILSON,
City Sergeant.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
TOUR ABOUT TOWN

When quoting Nora Hopper's sweet little
sonnet on ''Irish Ivy" due credit should
be given to the authoress instead of to a
newspaper which has printed it without
credit.
Providing higher penalties for stealing
bicycles is poceeding in the right direc-
tion. The stealing OF bicycle deserves TO
be put on level with horse thieving.
Il
X
Superintendent Troy OF the railway mail
service of the Chicago district has issued
an order to the clerks prohibiting Owney
the postal dog, from riding in the mail
cars. 'The dog racket has got to be mon
otonous," said Mr.. Troy. "When the dog
first commenced to ride on mail trains, 1t
was novelty. He is only mongrel cur,
and his riding about on the postal car dis
tracts the attention of the clerks"
n
AT noon yesterday the colored walters in
the dining room OF the Narragansett
Hotel, Providence, were ordered to take
of their boards, and to ever after appear
clean shaven, and as English as the slight
difference between the races will permit of.
Thus are we all more or less slaves to
fashion. was present at meeting held
i'm the elevator between the engineering
boy and a scrub woman, at which the
question as to what part OF them was 10 be
sacrificed, was discussed with great
earnestness, An astute hotel house keeper
in another and more rapid city, uniforms
her chambermaids with "rings upon her
fingers" but "bells upon their toes"
Women will be glad To learn that Joseph
l.. Downing of Boston lost o suit he
brought against Miss Annie II. Hamm OF
Worcester. II was an action to recover
money and presents the young man had
given Miss Hamm while they were en-
gagged To be married. She testified that
she did return $50, and all the presents ex-
cept basket and some china. She said
that Downing had broken the engage
mcnt, and then wanted ID renewed, but
she did not care TO do SO. The jury was
out only two minutes and returned with a
verdict for the young woman.
THE TOURIST.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
Ctfy Aht,erttss,.tettts.
CITY OF PAWTUCkET.
DISTRICT AND
Ward MEETINGS (

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plan
tation, Providence &C.;
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
PAwTUcKET, Il. l., March 23 1897.
To the CITY Sergeant, or either of the Con
stables OF The City of Pawtucket, in said
County, Greeting:
You are hereby required to notify and
warn the qualified electors OF said city to-
assemble In District and Ward Meetings ON
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
LIQUOR LICENSES.

Commencing Monday, March Goth, the
Office of the License Commissioners VIII he
open from To q p. III. every day except satur
day; on that day from To p. IN. All per-
sons intending to apply for a Liquor License
are requested to do so at once.
NJ. W. SPENCER.
m26 Clerk.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
DEMOCRATIC
ELECTION Day, Wednesday, April ~

GOVERNOR,
DANIE,. T. CHURCH.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
FAYETTE BARTLETT.
SECRETARY OF STATE,
MYLEs A. McNAM lee.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
GEORGE q. BROWN.
GENERAL TREASURER,
EDMUND WALKER.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

You can Away nnd what YOU want In ,h
furniture line at :. y. t,shyr.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

When quoting Nora Hopper's sweet little
sonnet on 'Irish Ivy" due credit should
be given to the authoress instead of to a
newspaper which has printed it without
credit.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
PAWTUcKET.

FOR SENATOR,
NATHAN w. LITTLEFIELD.
FIRST REPRESENTATIVE.
WILLIAM 8. MCCAUGHEY.
SECOND REPRESENTATIVE,
EDWARD DUFFY.
THIRD REPRESENTATIVES,,
GEORGE l.. LiTTLEFIELD.
FOURTH REPRESENTATIVES,,
HENRY CRANDAL.
FIFTH REPRESENTATIVES,
JOHN JOLLY.
SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE,
sYLvANUS MASON.
FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE,
NATHAN w. LITTLEFIELb.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

Providing higher penalties for stealing
bicycles is poceeding in the right direc-
ton. The stealing OF bicycle deserves TO
be put on level with horse thieving.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-06

SENATOR,
DIR. JOIN A. REMINGTON.
FIRST REPRESENTATIVES,,
GEORGE 4. BURNS.
SECOND REPRESENTATIVE,
RICHARD NJ. BURNS.
THIRD REPRESENTATIVE.
JOSEPH BEAUCAGE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-24
ALFREDlAN LADIES.

In our report of auxiliary No. l, X. l.,
last week. the vote of thanks was ten
dered by auxiliary No 2, 10 auxiliary
No. 1, and not as inadvertently printed.
Auxiliary No. l held its regular meet
ing Iuesday, tho president. sister
Tranter. presiding, after long absence
through sickness, during which time she
has had the sincerest sympathy expressed
for her and she received a cordial well
como.
The visitors present were r. ii. Pro-
toctor Washington Broadhead. Hon. SEQ
rotary T.. A. Iruelove, SPECIAL Deputies
II. &. Tranter and Comrade Afford, Presi-
dent William Sainsbury OF auxiliary No.
z Sister Broadhead of No. 2.
Comrade II. Morrow, upon invitation,
was present TO oficiate at the piano.
Under head Of now business the X. II.
Protector exempiiiled the secret work.
giving new signs, which will no doubt
tsnd to give increased interest in tn 3
branch of the work.
Good progress Is being made In the
formation of a ladies' auxiliary at Olney-
Vile.
Auxiliary No. !, Mass, is getting along
In "a prosperous manner.
Auxiliary No. 2, II. l., will meet We'd
nesday in Alfredian hall, Wanskuck
Several candidates will be initiated.
Special Deputy o. Craig. assisted by
p. Ii. q. William Newoombe, installed
tho officers Of auxiliary No, /, Mass,
July IL. He reports that they ere work
ing very hard TO gain large additions
Sister Gibson of auxiliary No. 2 X. L.,
has but recently returned from Philadel-
phia, where she spent a very enjoyable
time. Past Commander James Gibson of
brigade No. q her father. accompanied
h0r.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-24

it and motioned me to enter. 1 did so
The door slam med after me. / heard the
key turn and u wild burst Of laughter
that shook tho sinister echoes down about
my ears. Ihon came scamper of olawed
feet tap of rotreating heels and I wss
alone.
Where was /? The darkness stuffed my
throat like crepe. l crawled slowly along
the wall for a few steps and listened, but
the silence was as thick as the night. L
moved along still, further, feeling for
window or % door. The room seemed
empty, Mt least my sliding fingers met
no resistance. At last reached win
dow, ana, raising the sash. l threw
open the blinds. A vague square Of light
fell on the floor; outside stretched the
night sky, GLOSSY with star spangles
Nearer, "A tall tree swung its black leaves
against my hand.
The room was bare, as I had thought,
except for an old canopied bed. L threw
myself down on IL and began to think
After pondering for half an hour, l ae-
cided 10 remain where was and not try
any plan OF escape | was nearer the
realization of my hopes than had ever
dared expect What was l afraid of-an
old woman and a dozen dogsg She had
locked the door-well, perhaps that the
other woman would open it So / sat
there aud dreamed and waited. smiling
my happiness into the dark. i remember
hearing clock strike somewhere in the
house below me ten n.eleyen- twelve
muilled, booming tones.
Then is the time | must have doZed oft,
for, though did not hear her como into
the room. when opened my eyes she was
there aIlamo in the candle light just a.
had seen her once before, In the last stare
OF the glass eye, her withcred body rigid
under her loose white gown, her mad eyes
blazing red under her wrinkles ana high
apove her stringy hair the thin glisten of
n knife blade. / caught at hor arm as it
flow toward me, and | heard the knife
rip through the mattress and ring on the
bed springs. | struggled against her I'm n
frenzy OF terror, but she was as lean and
strong and burning as rabid wolf. j felt
her fang tooth crunch through my coat
sleeve and her scading breath stunk in
my face. Only once she spoke.
"You devil. " she bissed, II knew you
all the time'
At last twisted the knife from her.
stabbed at her. She turned limp aud
douDled.over on the floor. heard her
coughing apd splitting in the dark, then
she sighed. a great wrenohing shudder,
and lay still ibe murdcress
was wild with fear. The noise OF our
fighting had wakened the dogs and I
heard distant barking. l lcaped for the
open window caught n troe limb, and.
holding fast, plunged out. There was an
awful swoop and swing the twigs held
cut thorIgh my palm and broke with q
erackla 1 fell heavily. For an Instant