The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-30
LINCOLN TOWN
ELECTION WILL
Be LIVELY ONE

The town OF Lincoln. unlike some of
the other towns OF the state. elects its
town officers in November holding but
one election a year. This procedure
while II has it's advantages. prevents a
great deal OF consideration and discus
sion OF the merits OF the different candi-
dates for town offices. as the state issues
overshadow in a measure the local ones.
There has been. however, great Interest
taken in the town election this year and
these questions will undoubtedly be dis
cussed at the rallies tomorrow night in
Albion and Lonsdale villages.
A comparison OF the men who have
been nominated on the Republican ticket
most OF whom are under the direct infiu-
ence OF John Gillesse and the local Re
publican machine. must certainly lead any
fair-minded voter 10 decide at once in IA
vor OF the Democratic nominees.
In looking over the list Of town council
nominees on the machine ticket the fact
Is at once apparent that II contains AS
Its nominees two men whose names nave
been especially condemned by the Voters
league OF Lincoln.
A prominent member OF that organlza-
tion made the statement TO rePreselhta,
tive of The News Democrat yesterday
that the league would certainly not en-
dorse men for any town ortlce VINO hau
so little interest I'm their town ana Tvs
welfare that their personal property
taxes had remained unpaid during the last
four years II was further stated by TINS
gentleman that the league would come
out in a public statement before elecuoh,
calling attention to the above facts, ana
demanding the defeat of these men. Ihe
representative OF The News Democrat on
looking in the tax book or the town or
IIncoln for 1906 found the names or Sela-
phin Fortier OF Manville. candidate Tor
The town council from the first district
and Cleaphile Fortier, candidate for tax
assessor, on the list OF unpaid personal
property taxes for the year lgoS' lse' l'V"
N is question in the minds Of many
citizens whether these men are legally
eligible 10 fll town offices, but II they are
eligible legally they are certainly not NOR
ally. and they will be turned down hard
or Nov. 6.
Another man whom the voters do not
want TO represent them on the town
council Is Luke Duxbury.
This man In April. 1908. while clerk OF
the board of LICENSE commissioners had
charges preferred against him by the
town council for laNity In his sworn duty
as clerk and at that time could do moth
ing but admit the truth of those charges.
He Is the personal friend Of John Gill
lence, the head OF the machine I'm this
town and Il is alleged that deal has
been made whereby IL Mr. Duxbury is
elected TO the council he Will resign IRON
the license board and John Gillence Is TO
be appointed TO fill the unexplred term.
The law and order element In Lincoln,
however, need not worry The citizens
have had enough OF him and his meth
DDS and he will not be elected.
or the rest of the candidates on this
ticket John s. Olney Is said 10 be a SER
vile creature OF the machine, and George
Faldrich has more OF a wishbone than
backbone.
The Republicans have put two good men
up for town officers in Edward r. Dodge
and Theodore G. Gleason.
Philip Bishop and Smith Ballou are also
well meaning citizens against whom
nothing can be said
In the nomination OF Benjamin l..
Phetteplace for the town council the Re-
publican machine has selected good
man but he has not had the experience
possessed by David Johnston. the present
Incumbent. Mr.. Johnston possesses the
confidence and regard of citizens Of all
parties I'm Lincoln and his ready and
cheerful willingness TO do everything pos
sble for the convenience and accommo-
dation of the taxpayers is fast giving
him a position in the regard OF the towns
people which was 50 long enjoyed by his
father.
the place. but Mr.. Johnston Is a bet-~
Mr.. Phetteplace Is good man for
ter and will be elected together with
the entire Democratic and independant
town ticket.
MONDAY RALLY.
Edward Barker OF Brockton spoke at a
MONDAY rally today. 20 the operatives I'm
the Saylesville bleacheries on the issue of
the campaign. Mr.. Barker held the close
attention OF his hearers for about 10 min
utes and speaking 10 the point showed
why they should cast their votes this
year in condemnation OF boss rule and In
the support OF the entire Democratic and
Independent ticket.
FLAG RAISING.
Tomorrow night the Democrats will
have a big demonstration in Lonsdale old
village when a Goddard and Higgins
banner Will be thrown 10 the breeze.
There will be a street parade, music by
band. fireworks and speeches by several
leaders OF the Democracy.
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