The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
NEW PLANS OF THE
DEMOCRATS Of
CUMBERLAND

The announcement which was made In
these columns last Saturday TO the ef-
feet that former Governor Garvin was
candidate for the lower house OF the leg
islature this fall attracted considerable
attention all over the state. but IT was
or greatest interest here I'm his own home
town 1t Is well known that the doctor
has always been Obliged 10 meet oppo-
sition OF various kinds when he was a
candidate for office. There were men In
the party who were opposed TO him. and
We're ready 10 vote against him. but their
strength has not been very great and his
triumphs have come in spite OF this.
AS soon as the statement was made
that ne would like 10 return TO the legis-
lature there were those who were ready
TO declare that he could not get the nom
ination. There were reasons given for
this, ana one OF them was that 10 nomi-
nate him would make II necessary TO
turn down Representative Barry, who
comes from the same district as does DR..
Garvin. Mr.. Barry has served one year
In the house and he very naturally de-
sires another term He objects 70 being
turned down even II by so doing II means
that DR. Garvin shall have another term
in the house.
When the doctor heard OF this he made
the statement tha: ,here would be no
contest II neither OF the members or
the house would give way. 90 would sc-
cept nomination Cor the senAis sSr-
Nlie0 senator MChe OlO pOt pIN W.
have another year In toe uprss ha!ci
The present senator HaA leryt1 or;
years and up TO the present q -
has heard him make any stAts-..> - =
what are his intentions.
There are those who bsiArvS Z, he .E.
tends 10 step out this year anyN = anc
yesterday a plan was sugsesSc wbs-e
by no one would be turned down. ard
DR.. Garvin could be given the place no
desires 1t was stated that y Senator
McKenna should be willing nor 20 make
the run this year. Mr. barry ,S eouid pS De
Garvin could receive the nomination FOR
tho lower house.
II is believed that by the carrying out
of this plan all parties interested could
be satisfied. and that would be no oppo-
sitlon TO the nomination of the former
TWO WITNESSES TESTIFY.
Coroner Joseph V. Broderick yesterday
commenced the inquest into the death OF
Iottie May. the infant daughter OF James
De Graft and Mary Thompson Only two
Witnesses were heard. their testimony
being somewhat lengthy The witnesses
were Thomas b. Maymon. agent for the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10
Children, and Mrs T.. G. Sweet, sister of
Miss Thompson. The most minute details
OF the case were entered into, and testi-
mony was OF an interesting nature The
second sitting will be held this after
noon.
LAWN FESTIVAL.
Rev FIR. Bagggott pastor OF st. Joseph's
church, with his assistants. have about
completed arrangements for the first an
nual lawn festival, and the affair will
open Saturday on the church grounds.
There will be numerous attractions about
the grounds and music will be furnished
for dancing.
Fr Baggott has been pastor but short
time. but since his arrival he has inter-
ested his parishioners I'm matters pertain
ing TO the welfare of the church. AS a
result OF his endeavors he has raised con-
siderable money and the most of this
has been used for repairs 10 the church
property, which now presents as prosper
Gus an appearance as any OF the mill VIII
lage churches in the diocese.
MISS BARTON DEAD.
Miss Mary III. Barton daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Barton died at the
home Of her parents on Geldard street
yesterday after a short illness She was
is years of age and n genuine favorlte
among the young people OF that section
Death was caused by paralysis and the
parents have the sympathy of numerous
friends and acquaintances in their be-
reavement
ONLY ROUTINE BUSINESS.
Massasoit tribe. l. o. r. NJ. met last
evening and disposed OF routine matters
Several visitors were present. Matters
pertaining 20 the coming season were dis
cussed with view toward creating in
creased interest in the welfare OF the or
der.
PREPARING FOR MUSTER
The Cumberland fire department will
hold a special meeting at the fire station
tomorrow evening to further arrange
ments for the state muster. which occurs
Labor Day at Bristol The tub Old Ocean
has been thoroughly overhauled and the
members are satisfied with its condition.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
The challenge OF the John Street Inde-
pendents baseball nine 10 the Berkeley
Giants for game has been accepted and
the latter would like 10 meet the Inde-
pendents Labor Day. Both teams are
possessed OF good material, and II the
Valley boys are sincere the game will be
arranged, and the baseball public will be
given an opportunity 10 seeing which is
the better aggregation.
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