The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-24
SPEAKER
CANNON
Is COMING

Alderman James F. Freeman. the Re-
publican candidate for mayor, has estab-
lished headquarters at room 4Ol. Butler
Exchange opposite those OF the state CEN
tral committee. and will find time in the
transaction of his real estate business In
the Howard building, TO confer with his
friends with reference 10 the municipal
campaign in cooperation with the party
managers.
The marching bureau OF the Young
Mems Republican club are planning for
simultaneous Freeman demonstration in
several wards in the near future by
the torch light organization as a vote
catching expedient. IT will be seen that
IT Is proposed TO make an aggressive fight
for the return OF a Republican executive
at city hall, and the state organization
proposes TO take an active part In the
contest.
Gov. Garvin and Congressional candi-
date Franklin p owen were unable 10
start on scheduled time today on their
auto spell-binding tour through Cranston,
Warwick, North and South Kingstown,
owing 10 a nlishap yesterday to their
conveyance. At II o'clock they started
from Exchange place opposite city hall
dIlef "a Nest Oh the machine, ana went
rapidly in the direction OF Apponaug so
as 10 catch the print works operatives on
their way 20 dinner. While the auto was
being put through its paces Gov. Garvin
patiently awaited the inspection in the
mayors office.
GOING To PAWTUCKET.
Three special trains have been char
tered to carry the 5000 torch bearers of
this city and vicinity TO Pawtucket this
evening at $40 o'clock TO participate
in the marching demonstration in the
sister city. Seven Roosevelt and Fair
banks banners Will be unfured along
the route OF march. The parading or
ganizations will be fed in Pawtucket
under the direction OF the Young Mems
Republican club before returning 10 this
city.
VACANCIES FILLED.
At midnight tonight the time limit ex-
pires at the city clerks Office for the
filing OF nominations for candidates for
mayor city officers and members OF the
city council Chairman Chris w O'Brien
Of the Sixth ward committee filed as
the nominees OF the Democratic and
Independent ticket the following substi-
tute candidates:
For alderman, Robert A. Dyer. vice
John II. Higgins. resigned; for council
men, John Curran. vice jeremiah w. |
Miller. declined. and Charles u. McCullen, |
vice James w Stanton, resigned.
Mr.. Dyer is a prominent and respected |
grocer. a lifelong resident OF that Sec
tion Mr.. Curran is of the firm OF Burke |
& Curran, furniture dealers and Mr. |
McCullen is a travelling salesman and
one OF the rising young Democrats OF
the ward
The Democratic Ward s committee has
filled the vacancy on the council ticket
made by the declination OF William j.
Keenen by the substitution OF Louis d.
Angel and filed the ticket with the city
clerk. Candidate Robert r. Hoxsie, who
has been considering a declination, has
finally consented 10 run.
The Young Mems Republican club in CO.
operation with the state central commit
tee are making special arrangements for
the reception of Speaker Cannon and
Congressman Bede at Infantry hall next
Saturday night. The five local business
organizations have expressed a desire to
escort the distinguished speakers TO the
hall. the executive committee not having
planned for turnout of the political
battalions and companies owing to their
participation in so many parades and
rallies during the week.
Tomorrow night some 1000 men will par
ticipate in the First ward demonstration
and the Gorham Manufacturing COM
pany's regiment, 500 strong. will make
their initial appearance The speakers will |
address the citizens from the steps of the |
Brown Union building In the middle !
campus. Wednesday evening, two special |
trains carrying 1000 men will go to Woon-
socket to march in the local celebration |
under thS management OF Hon. George |
Batchelder OF the state central commit |
tee.
MARCHERS FOR BRISTOL
Thursday evening. the marching bureau
will dispatch 750 men 10 Bristol by special |
train where the townspeople have ar
ranged a brilliant demonstration. Thus !
far no arrangements have been made for
any parades on Friday evening TO give
the boys a much-needed rest. President
Webb of the Young Mems Republican
club Is chief engineer OF the immense
state demonstration Saturday evening.
Nov s. and in order TO adjust the mis-
details, has had forwarded to
every city and town organization a cir
cular calling for the list OF officers, men
enrolled and number OF torches or lam
terms so as to prefare the full roster for
the use Of Grand Marshal Rhodes and his
division aud regimental commanders The
thus far indicate that the estima-
ted aggregation OF 10000 men in line will
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