The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24

, by the Democratic constituency OF this
state.
col. Goddard is a man who, though
| formerly classed I'm the ranks OF the Re
publicans. can point TO the only political
office that he ever held as having been
given him by the Democrats. He is a
man who had he so desired and been
willing TO have paid the price could have
had the Republican support for any office
In the state
But he was true citizen, an honest
man and has only now consented 10 enter
the senatorial fight because he believes
that there should be a change and that
the people should be honestly represented.
I'VE are on the eve OF momentous
campaign. but the Democratic party OF
: this state Is ready TO embark upon the
political waters. For the first time in
many years we find the Democracy OF
this state well equipped for the fray.
The Ninth ward has been the centre
OF all the troubles in the Democratic
party Of this city because the man who
was chosen 10 represent II In the party
counsels was the leader I'm the movement
TO raise discord and trouble In tho
party.
"The Jefferson club is 10 be congratu-
lated al the showing that II has made
today on its first anual outing. II has
shown strength sufficient 10 turn the
Ninth ward over from the debasing con-
dition that II has been in and to elmi-
nate every semblance OF the old regime.
1T lies with you TO defeat the return
of .Dorney as the wards representative.
and instead TO elect clean. honest
ticket and uphold honest Democratic
methods.
"If every member OF the Jefferson club
will pledge himself here today 10 bring
five men TO the caucus In support OF the
ticket headed by DR. Carroll. the fight is
won. The policy OF this club as l un-
derstand A. can be thus summed up: You
"a - "a nl
want men who are Democrats, and you
want men who are sincerely anxious TO
bring about Democratic success.
we have IS members In our organiza-
tion and these will be lined up on tho
night Of the caucus and see that no
stufflng OF the ballot boxes is done" said
club and he added significantly: IF a
man is detected he will go TO Jail. l am
particularly in earnest on that point
DR.: Carroll said that he had no political
ambitions. and would not allow his name
TO be used for any office having no do
sire TO stand in the political limelight.
The Fundamental principle that he had
zation OF the Ninth ward club was for
decency as opposed 10 the condition of
affairs that had obtained for long time
In the ward.
we stand for decency in politics and
we stand for the Goddard movement. We
should be encouraged by the outlook.
What is necessary Is full attendance at
4
we will at least watch the movements OF
our opponents. If we discover any
crookedness or any suspicion OF crooked
ness. we will take every possible meas
ure TO punish those who are responsible
for it."
At the ball grounds four athletic events
were pulled of.
In the lOo-yard dash. James McKenna
won first prize and Louis Debassio, sec
ond.
In the fat mems race, 80 yards, c.
Woodbury. German took first prize, and
John O'Brien was second.
The broad jump was appropriated by
Louis Debassio, who jumped 10 feet and
: inches; James McKenna was second
The running hop. step and jump was
also won by Louis Debassio, who went
80 feet and inches. and again second
money went 20 James McKenna
The committee of arrangements: VIII
liam Mulvey, John Lynch and Hugh Nc
Cabe.
only four innings OF the ball game
were played before dinner ready,
The score stood 6 10 4, In favor OF the
Foga team. Dr. Carroll made a home
run.