The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-02

The News idea OF having the state
take Crescent Park for the peoples
Measure and recreation ground, in the
/. same manner as Massachusetts has al
ready secured Revere beach and pro-
poses to reclaim Nantasket beach, was
a happy thought.
Nothing has been suggested in Rhode
Island for many day that has received
such hearty approval from rich and poor.
high and low alike.
1t appears to be the most feasible way
of plotting out this plague spot upon the
shores made memorable by Roger Will
Iiams, and people everywhere wonder
why somebody had not thought OF 1t be-
fore.
rhe News is in receipt of letter after
letter commencing the plan and every
body who has been interviewed. without
exception. heartily approves the NewS
EFFORTS in behalf of decency and human
MORE TRUTH FOR BoYDEN.
OF course, It must be CALLING to Boy
den to have to read the truth in the
News every day.
But he wanted the truth and he's get
ting 1t.
Here is a little more truth:
Rev. Il. l.. House. pastor of the Rich
mond street Congregational church, was.
for fourteen years, a resident of Boston.
During that time Mr.. House interested
himself in public affairs apd especially
In the park system of that city.
Mr.. House is. therefore, well qualified
to express an opinion on the subject of
the establishment of a metropolitan park
system in Rhode Island.
His words are as follows:
Massachusetts has become noted for
Its splendid parks and resorts for the
people. During the hot days. often
hundred thousand people find their way
daily to Revere beach. and kindred re-
sorts. and enjoy the well kept grounds
and beaches.
"State control has increased the eff
cheney, the moral tone of the parks, and
the order is such that all classes go in
greater numbers.
"RhodeN Island has in Crescent Park
pleasure ground near of access to the
people OF the state, well equipped by ma
any of the parks i'm or near Boston. At
small expense IL could be maintained
by the state and become cheer 10
many more thousands of people than
under private control.
BY all means. let II become park
for the people, under state control"
HEARTILY ENDORSES PLAN.
Mr.. William X. Reynolds. alderman of
The Fifth ward, Is man who has served
the best interests OF ,the political life of
the city for years.
His advice on municipal affairs is often
sought and never in vain
Mr.. Reynolds was approached concern
ing the subject of the News I'm regard 10
the establishment of a state park at
Crescent Park.
Mr.. Reynolds expressed himself as
heartily In favor OF the scheme.
II will certainly give II my endorse
ment," said he
SUPPORT OF CLERGYMEN.
When the News began fts crusade
against Crescent Park il little expected
or hoped for the spontaneous help that
the clergy OF this vicinity have rendered
When ministers OF the gospel. with
their ordinarily multitudinous duties. nut
themselves out TO personally investigate
the rotten conditions existing at Boyden's 8
notorious resort. II does seem az ~ the
result of their findings should carry some
weight
And ~, when satisfied that things AZ the
Coney island OF the East are fully as
bad as painted. II not worse one OF the
leading divnes I'm East Providence dares
TO take the initiative toward seeing the
law enforced II should be anparen, IN
al lovers OF decency that the News is
right.
HIS SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL,
For instance. Rev. Edward A. Herring.
pastor OF the First Baptist church n,
Rumford, has manfully put his shoulder
10 the wheel by causing 10 be circulated
petition TO the town council OF East
Providence that is likely TO strike that
body somewhat In the nature OF a cy-
clone.
This petition. which is being largely
signed BY the very best people H. tho dIs-
trict. including. OF course. Riverside is as
follows:
PETITION TO THE COUNCIL.
ITO the Honorable. the Town Council
Of East Providence:
we, the undersigned. fathers. moth
ers. property-owners. taxpayers and vot-
ers. all citizens OF East Providence. re-
spectfuIly and IMsERATrvELy request
the town council 20 make an honest and
substantial ENFORCEMENT OF the Ia w
at CRESCENT PARK.
I'VE demand n as our right. because
the members OF your honorable body arc
our servants and we look to vol &C. see
that the demoralizing Influences Of crss-
cent Park and similar places nre
Stopped. and their reproach remove. I
from our town"
A. Rev. Mr.. Herring In quoted as saw.
tne, the petition does not begin TO cx,,ress
- disgust and disgrace felt by the good