The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-02

The Republican electors held their cau-
Gus for the selection of candidates for
senator and representative in the Town
hali last night. The meeting. which was
attended by large contingent OF voters
from all sections OF the town was har-
monious one in every detail.
Several trolley parties came from va
rious parts OF the town IN special troll
ley cars and by the time the assemblage
was called to order the hall was filed
with voters.
The caucus marks a change In the per-
sonnel of the representation OF the party
In the town. Hon. Ell Wilson causing
considerable surprise by Withdrawing
from the town committee OF which he
had ben a member for many years. dur
ing the greater part of the time serving
as chairman.
BENJAMIN Martin, who for IL years has
been a member of the town council and
for four years president OF that body.
was nominated to succeed Colonel Arm
ington as representative. the colonel de-
clning the nominauon.
The caucus was oelled to order by Hon.
e II. Wilson. chairman OF the town COM
issued by that committee and then ask
ed for nominations for a chairman aud
clerk of the meeting.
Judge Bliss, Upon the nomination OF
Joseph Gurney was unanimously CHOSEN
chairman and Town Clerk William Il.
Smythe secretary.
The fret business 10 receive the at
tention of the meeting was the election
OF representatives to the state con-
vention.
Hon. Ell. Wilson took the floor and
smoke in glowing terms of the Young
Mems Republican club and expressed the
opinion that a delegation should be elect-
ed from that body and headed by Joseph
B. Gurney, who. for many years mas
taken an active interest In the town ana
the party. He placed In nomination
Inseph r Gurney, Richard lie Baron
Bowen. George r. Martin, Fred r.
Handy. Michael McGiviner, Joseph
Uamblin. William C. Bliss, Ralph Aphn.
and Charles A. Higney. They were elect
"a nv acclamation, the enthusiasm dis
played speaking favorably OF the good
standing OF the organization from which
they came.
Hon. Henry +. Anthony. the present In
opmbent was unanimously nominated for
senator. So
Hon. l.. s winchester placed in nomi-
nation Hon. S. s. Rich for first repre-
sentative and he was chosen unanimous
ly.
In a flowing burst OF eloquence Rev.
8. s. Barney nominated Col. Arminston
for second representative. saying tnat
his presence was a benediction
The colonel thanked the gentleman for
the honor conferred upon him but stated
that his health would not permit him TO
serve longer,
He said that the town had been highly
honored through the regard shown by
the legislature OF the state for the men
sent there TO represent the town. mem
bership on important committees and the
speakership OF the house having been
conferred upon them.
He spoke very highly Of his colleague.
Hon. g. s. Rich. complimentirg on the es-
TEEN with which he was regarded by his
confreres I'm the house OF representatives.
He placed in nomination as his success
or Benjamin Martin. who had served
many years on the town council with
credit 10 himself and the town. He was
heartily applauded and Mr.. Martin re-
ceived the nomination.
Edwin A. Allen was re-eleNted as
member OF the state central committee.
Town Solicitor Harmon 8. Babcock. for
town committee, nominated Hon. r. II
Wilson. Henry F. Anthony. Joseph q.
Gurney, Henry s. Ide and Levi s. Win
chester.
At this point Mr.. Wilson arose and
said that 35 years ago he attended his
first caucus which was held In the little
building at East Providence Centre. he
was then 20 years old IN those days
the Republican caucuses were 80 small
that the number who came could easily
be accommodated I'm the little build
ing. 12xis feet. and sometimes In order
TO get quorum IL was necessary 10
send out with a lantern TO bring Repuo-
licans In.
The Republicans were too timid % hold
n caucus in watchemoket. but held their
meetings IN the quiet village at the CEN
tire As they became stronger they met
in the Potter street school house. Watche-
moket The next step forward was 10
meet I'm watchemoket hall
Now they were able 10 AL the town
hall. and Il took an hour and a half 10
take n ballot He had served on the COM
mittee for ~ years. and he could do 50
no longer. and he nominated 10 fll the
vacancy Richard lie Baron Bowen.
This produced quite sensation. but
the caucus accepted the change as pro-
posed II ~ understood that Senator
Anthony ls to be chairman OF the COM
mttee.
This completed the business for which
the meeting had been called and an adj
tournment was taken.
MAssAsfoT CLUB
Last night the Massasoit club held their
first whist meeting Of the season at Their
rooms IN the Leslie block. A large num-
Der OF the members OF the club were pres
ent and participated In the playing. Some
very good scores were made and the
evening was thoroughly successful.
Daniel A. Logan got away with the
first prize with a score Of 80 points to his
credit The prize was n handsome SET
OF silver mounted military brushes
George W. Houston was n close second
and captured the second prize, a box OF
Havana perfectos. with a score Of A..
Saturday night the club will have their