The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10

Last night there was a meeting OF the
committees appointed TO effect fusion
between the Democrats and the Citizens
club. The meeting was held in Demo-
cratic headquarters and lasted about an
hour and three-auarters.
Those present at the conference were
Chairman Charles Burns OF the Demo
cratic town committee, jeremiah A. Sui
livan and William Palmer 10 represent
the Democrats and Frank r. Medbery,
George r. Hull and William l. Faulkner
TO represent the Citizens club.
What the business was which was tran
sacted at the meeting is known only by
those who were present and participated
in the conference. But II was learned
from a reliable source that satisfactory
progress was made towards the accom-
plishment OF the object for which the
committees were appointed.
While the informant would disclose no
details. The News reporter learned from
a reliable source that the fusion had been
practically accomplished, only a few de-
tails remaining settled. While this per-
son would not say that II was assured
he did say that IL was highly probable at
present, the two committees having prac-
tically agreed upon a ticket with the ex-
ception of two or three names which yet
remain TO be agreed upon.
He did not consider as probable the fail
ure of the committees 10 agree upon
these men. this causing the whols 5usi-
ness to fash In the pan, but admitted that
this was possible. Strict secrecy was
maintained, both In regard 10 the candi-
dates who had been agreed on and those
whose names were still the subject OF
discussion.
There was a great deal OF interest mani
tested in the meeting by those interested
In politics. Those who have been trying
TO bring the matter about do not contem-
plate the possibility of failure to effect
complete fusion between the two elements
and last night before the meeting a promi-
nent Democrat who Ia a member OF the
town committee expressed the opinion
that this year the machine" was TO re-
ceive the defeat Of it's life
There are many surmizes as to who
will be the candidates agreed upon by the
fusionists. There are members Of both
organizations who have shown more or
less indifference but most of the promi-
nent Democrats seem 10 be thoroughly
inbued with ehe spirit Of the thing and
are trying their best TO bring II about
The other side has as yet showed no
symptoms of alarm, but seem to fell
quick confidence, which savors OF
knowledge Of real or fancied security. A
number of political meetings are sched-
uled for next week, and II is thought that
from this time until election day the at
mosphere of the town will be full of poll
tics.
The Republicans have not as yet open
ed up any headquarters. but they are
thoroughly organized and II is under
stood that they will hold rally some
day next week. The Democrats are also
planning one. and II is thought the chief
speaker will be Hon. d. L. ID. Granger
of Providence. The dates for the eau
cuses for the nomination OF town ofticers
have not yet been announced but IL would
not be at all surprising IL both OF them
were held on the same night and that the
last night on which they can legally be
held.
FUNERAL. OF DAVID s. ANTHONY.
This afternon the funeral OF David S.
Anthony was held from his late residence
at 2s1 Taunton avenue. The service was
at 2 o'clock and the house was crowded
with relatives and friends who had known
The service was conducted by Rev. Her
bert c. Dana OF St Marys Protestant
Episcopal church OF this town. and was
according to the simple ritual or the
church. Extracts were read from the
epistles and these were followed by other
passages>-from the Scripture appropriate
10 the occasion.
Mr.. Dana spoke OF the long and useful
life of the deceased. bringing out strongly
many Of the good habits which had been
prominent in his strong character.
There were many beautiful floral trio-
utes. including number of handsome
and appropriate designs In choice cut
flowers from members OF the family ana
relatives as well ssd as nsndsSne te%nsmen Ser wso
had for years been friends of Mr.. An
thony.
The pallbearers. were Cornelius and
the deceased Manton Anthony son OF
Mr.. Anthonys brother; Hon. Andrew j.
Anthony OF this town and Howard An
thony son of another brother stephen
B Anthony. a prominent business man OF
Riverside.
The attepdance az the funeral included
many OF the prominent men OF the town,
a large number OF whom had been asso-
ciated with the decedent during his ca
reer as a businessman and an official OF
the town After the ceremony those pres
ent were afforded an opportunity 10 view
the remains and then the funeral cortege
proceeded to the Spring Vale cemetery,
where interment took place.
This was I'm a state vault all evidence
OF excavation IN the vicinity OF which had
been obllterated by means OF spruce
bouxhs which had been laid over the
mound Of freshly turned soil and formed
n background for decoration OF trailing
grasses and autumn leaves.
Before the casket was lowered Into the
vault a brief prayer was said by the offi-
ciating clergyman, after which the peo-
pie. who had stood with barred heads
while the solemn prayer was said. re-en-
tered the carriage and left the cemetery.
Mr.. Anthony. besides being an esteemed
citizen. was an honest business man and
successful mechanic. His skill as
master builder Is thoroughly attested by
many beautiful and substantial structures
which at the present time stand as memo
rails Of his handicraft. These include the
Hope club. Wilson. Slater and Burnside
memorial buildings. Christ church and
many other which will stand for years az
a monument 20 his memory.