The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

| ago against Mayor Higgins and when ne
| was nominated there were some people
| I'm the Republican ranks so foolish as 70
| really believe that he had a chance e
win. Even Mr.. Delaney himself thought
his election was certain because he had
been successful the year before In his
candidacy for the senatorial berth. But
he was up against a different proposition
last fall and against the man who had
already served the people for three years
he was bound TO go down 10 defeat. the
plurality against him being something
over COO. IL may be that he would like
TO make another trial this year against
another candidate and IL he does II is
possible that he will receive the nomina-
tion, but his chances this year will be
no better than they were last fall
Another name which has been heard IN
connection with this nomination is that
OF Alderman Thayer from the Second
ward. Without doubt, "Chub" Thayer,
as his intimates delight TO call him, has
a good many friends and probably he
would like TO occupy the position OF chief
executive OF this city. but IL is equally
probable that he will not have the chance
10 do so this year His chances for cleo
tion to the board OF aldermen are much
greater than those for the higher office
and he will probably content himself
with the denomination for the board.
There is one other man whose name
has been quietly whispered about and u
Is quite withf the possibilities that he
will be selected to make the running
This is Lester W. Millman. who at the
present time is one OF the members of
the school committee. having been select
ed 10 that body to fiji vacancy, Mr..
Millman Is young man who only re-
Gently has taken an active interest in po-
lftiCa1 hnf In m short time la
has been known he has made a lot of
friends and they are not entirely in the
ranks of the Republicans. While strong
ly partisan in his politics. still for the
most part he Is quite fair minded and
without a doubt he would commend the
general support OF his party If he was
named. IL is not known that Mr.. Mill
man has any aspirations in this direction,
but IL must be admitted that his party
might make a pretty close canvas OF the
city and not be able to secure a candi-
date who would be more acceptable. II
is scarcely likely that he could win
against the Democrat but he would be
a candidate against whom there could be
nothing personal said and one who would
be In the fight to the end.
OFF FOR 6oYDEN HEIGHTS.
The members OF the South Woodlawn
society have all their plans
made for successful afternoon at Boy
den Heights and as the weather man ap-
pears TO have brought smiles rather than
tears for this particular day the party
will undoubtedly enjoy itself. There were
special cars to leave the corner of Pidge
and East avenues at o'clock today and
these would go directly to their destina-
ton
AT o'clock IL was planned 10 have a
special dinner Served In the big dining
hall and after that had been disposed
)f there is a program of games which
he committee has arranged
The committee which has charge Of the
affair consists OF President Albert ].
Thornley,. Secretary Charles G. Gilbert.
Fred j. Neser, Charles Barrus. Mrs
Charles c Gilbert. Mrs. Joseph Ken
worthy and Mrs. Harry Honeyman. the |
being composed of members
II the society and OF the Ladies' Aux
liary.
VETERAN FIREMEN MET.
The Pawtucket Veteran Firemens AS
ociation met last evening and considered
matters pertaining TO the muster in Prov
dence next Thursday. The committee
which is arranging the details for the
rip made it's report and II was stated
hat the Pawtucket city band would ac-
cmpany the local organization and the
,arty will leave Pawtucket Thursday
morning on the train which starts at 9:06
There will be another meeting OF the
association on Monday evening, at which
ime IT is proposed TO taAe the Hay Cart
'ut for n try-out.
COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST.
There was a meeting last evening of
pawtucket Circle No. $685. Companions
II the Forest. and there was read two
from the national body
" the order relating to the conditions OF
he members at San Francisco. These
communications stated that there was
great need of funds and II was voted
10 make an appropriation OF $40 TO be sent
10 the fund which is being raised for
he order I'm that city.
In addition to this three new members
we're received and two applications were
read
CONCERT AT THE PARK.
There Will be another concert at the
Slater Memorial Park tomorrow after
noon given by Fay's Second Regiment
band. at which time the following pro-
gram will be rendered.;
March, When the Boys Go Marching
By overture. "Orpheus;" waltz, Wed
ling Bells;' selection. George Washing
ton, Jr;" (a) Waiting at the Church.
I'D La Paloma:" selection "Woodland:"
O "Dixieland." OBJ FLOATING Along"
Grand american Fantasia" selection
Gems OF stephen Foster" march. The
Flag"
The concert will be under the direction
of Jesse +. Linton. who has had charge
~ all the concerts given by the band
AT the park this summer A concert will
slso be given next Friday evening I'm
The vacant lot opposite Colyer Park. by
The band, under the auspices OF the Out
et Company.
MEMS MEETING.
At the regular Sunday afternoon mems
meeting In Y. NJ. G. A. hall tomorrow af-
itrnoon Rev. T. Cleggert Skinner OF Bal
timore will be the speaker and Il Is ex-
pected that his address will be well lis
Loning to. Electric fans have been in
stalled In the hall and these will serve
10 Keep the room cool and comfortable
10 all who attend
HAD A FIELD DAY.
The members of the Tower Light in
fantry officially known as company II
FIRST infantry. spent yesterday at the
riie range nj Rumford and during the
Jay there was some good shooting The
members or the command left the city
>n an early electric and practically the
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