The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

At the time for the opening OF the con-
vention there were about 75 delegates
present, and In expectation that more
would arrive the opening by Chairman
Charles II. Tilly was delayed until IL
O'Clock.
Previous TO the opening. Chairman
Tilly and Elisha T Read. former secre-
tary OF the state central committee. held
a short conference in which the matter
of endorsing Charles Sisson. the Demo-
cratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
was discussed.
At the opening OF the convention Chair
mau- fiiy said that II had been decided
10 abandon the caucus this year and let
each member come from his town as an
individual delegate; but the number pres
ent was sufficient 10 ensure intelligent
and wise action.
A vocal duet was rendered by Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Lyons. Mrs. Dexter accosn-
panying on the plano; and prayer was
offered by Rev Carter Gates pastor OF
the Roger Williams Free Baptist church.
The address OF the chairman then fol-
lowed, and in opening Mr.. Tily said there
were many I'm the state who stand for the
principles OF the Prohibition platform.
There are enough, II they are imbued with
that spirit that all Prohibitionists should
have TO turn this state upside down. II
referred to the convention OF the party In
Connecticut and also TO the speech OF DR..
Stockwell at the New York convention.
Signs of the times everywhere. he said,
give encoura cement, and all should feel
optimistic and buckle on the armor for
more aggressive fight
on motion from the floor. Rev. Whit
man l.. Wood was made temporary
chairman, and William Smith was the
unanimous choice for secretary, with
Daniel c. Wood and Alonzo c. Gardiner
as assistants.
While the roll Of the convention was
being made. Rev. Whitman J.. Wood said
that there is more prohibition in Rhode
Island than appears on the surface. The
Prohibitionist is approached by both of
the other parties and by clever argument
is asked 20 throw his influence with one
or the other party, with the promise that
q like favor will be returned
"In this way" he said, our forces are
weakened and we are not recognized; and
we are forced TO push our way the best
we can. We all know that the use OF
liquor weakens a man mentally and ply
sically: and today the insurance compan-
les throughout the country recognize the
righteousness OF our party The tide is
rising throughout the country, and the
cause of righteousness is sure soon to
win n marked victory. Let hopefulness
permeate this convention; and with firm
hope i'm our cause we VIII gain I'm
strength"
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Lyon sang another
selection after which the secretary pro-
ceeded to read the list of delegates to
the convention. as follows:
Darlington. Frederick r. jerks: Bristol
Z. T. Brownell: Charleston. John w. L.
King; Cranston, George Conyers. William
c. Iawton, +. Il. Scribner, c. II. Harp;
Coventry. +. B. Smith, H. +. Ralph. John
w. Rathbun; Cumberland, w. Il. Scott;
Central Falls, John A. Thompson; East
Providence, Cyrus A. Aldrich, Rev. G.. ".
Kenney: North Klngstown, George c.
Soule; Pawtucket. Daniel Il. lngraham,
Thos A. Hall; Providence, a. Il. Cristy,
L. Il. Remington, n. III. Perce, a. G.
Gardiner, Daniel G.. Wood. Duncan Nc
Pherson. NJ. w Overton, Ira NJ. Wal
lace. Ira Albro, John f.. Child. Chas. IL.
Tilley, h. b. Edward and Mrs. Louis Il.
Remington: South Kingstown. Bernon Il.
Helme; Tverton. William f.. Brightman;
Woonsocket. Elisha T. Read James n.
Clarke. II. NJ. Briggs; Warwick. Smith
Quimby. Il. II. Wood. Gilbert Wood.
The following committee on nomination
was appointed: Lewis Il. Remington,
Providence county William II. Brightman.
Newport; f. T. Brownell. Bristol: T.. B.
Smith. Kent; H. f. Helme. Washington
county.
The temporary organization was made
permanent: and the chair announced the
Following committee on platform Elisha
7 Read, Fred T. jerks, J. u Alger and
Gilbert Wood.
The chairman then introduced Professor
John A. Nichols, chairman OF the Maesa-
ehuetts Prohibition state committee. who
etirred the convention TO a high pitch
OF enthusiasm by ths clear and forceful
snuseSation OF the estnsaSass OF the party.