The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-01

This evening the Republican caucus is
to be held In the town hail for the nomi-
nation OF members of the general assem-
bly, for the ensuing year and the election
OF town committe and delegates 10
the. state convention. There is consider
able interest manifested in the caucus
and II is probable that 1t will be an In
teresting one, although harmony prevails
In the Republican ranks. and no excite
ment is anticipated
1t has been rumored that Colonel Ar
mington would not stand again for his
present seat In the lower house. The
colonel told the local representative OF
The News a short time ago that he did
not desire TO be returned but that IL II
was considered to be for the best in
terests Of the party he would consent 10
the use OF his name.
There have been a number OF other
candidates mentioned as good men Tor
the place. the most prominent among
then probably being Colonel H. Anthony
Dyer of Riverside. Colonel Dyer Is popu-
lar among the townspeople and would
make a strong candidate. IL wouid not
be at all surprising II he received the
nomination.
II had been rumored about town that
last night caucus was to be held under
the auspices OF the Democratic state GEN.
tral COMMITTEES TO make the nominations
for the same offices that the caucus under
the auspices Of the town committee nad
made nominations for, but searcn win
a powerful microscope failed 10 reveal the
presence OF any such caucus. AS the
Democratic state convention was con-
yened In Providence today there is no
further chance for talk about holding
another caucus and as no attempt was
made TO hold one last night the one which
was held Monday night stands
SO far as has been learned nothing
further has been accomplished in the line
of fusion between the Democrats ana the
GOOD Government" element. but there
Is vet plenty OF chance to do this II the
two factions can agree upon the terms,
which looks exceedingly doubtful Be-
tween the avowed intentions OF the Citi-
zens' club TO conduct strenuous cam
paign" and the dissention in the ranks
of the Democrats IL looks as though the
campaign was bound to be lively one
from this time to election day
In addition TO those who are dissatis-
fed with the parties with whom they
have affiliated there Is the usual num-
her OF those who are not I'm accord with
anyone In particular, but have Kick
about every one who has yet been men-
toned.
1t is reported about town that Ches-
ter Butts who managed 10 make him-
self very popular while he was deputy
town clerk, In to run against Judge Bliss
as a member Of the school committee.
The Judge has held the position for
long time and has served the town as SUI
pserintendent OF schools for years. He
IL still active In public affairs, ana IL
Butts II nominated as candidate there
will probably be some interesting de-
velopments.
In few more days the political pot will
certainly be boiling hot II II continues
10 accumulate caloric at the rate that
II has been doing for the past few days.
The Republicans are still wearing Sc
rene smile OF self-confdence, as though
thew understood thoroughly where they
are at and II Is argued that as they are
thoroughly united on all points there is
no reason for them TO tremble for the
result OF the conflict.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Last night there was a very pleasant
entertainment at the First Universalist
church. The affair was gotten up under
thes auspices OF the Sunday school and
was an unqualified success In every de-
tall The various numbers on the pro-
gram were rendered in highly cred
table manner that showed no little de-
gree Of careful preparation
The program consisted OF a piano duet
by Miss Florence Pierce and Miss Edith
Wilcox: reading. He Was There and
So Was l." Miss Florence Pierce: vocal
solo Mrs. Alfred s. Johnson: reading.
Miss Florence Pierce; duet. Miss Edith
wilcox and Miss Florence Pierce.
The affair was wound UP by the pro-
duction Of the drama entitled THE
Dreamer" which was rendered In
manner that elected the hearty applause
Of every one present.
IN COURT.
This morning H.."" Merewether. who
had been arrested on complaint Of his
wife for non support. was brought into
court from Riverside. He agreed to do
better In the future and upon recon-
mendation Of the complainant was let
OF upon the payment OF costs.
One man who acknowledged that he
had been indecently intoxicated was fined
g. and costs.
ALL DAY MEETING
Yesterday an all day meeting was held
at the Church Of the First Born In the
Leslie block opposite the town hail. The
meetings were we'll attended Mrs. Crock
er Of the Faith home lead the service
In the morning
In the afternoon Rev. Frank r. Talbee
Of Bristol preached very interesting
sermon from Acts 15-vIII In the even
ing Rev. Walter White Of North Attle-
boro preached an able discourse. taking
az his text the passage Try ND and see
" there be any evil ways In me-"
THE MEMS LEAGUE.
Last night the mems league Of the
Second Baptist church held an interest
ing meeting I'm the church There was
a good attendance of the members of
the league and those who attended were
well repaid for the interesting rems rks
With which they we're entertained The
speakers were John Bowldev of the
league. Rev George +. Lombard. Deacon