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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
SULLIVAN APPEALED
TO COUNTRY TOWNS.

Edward NJ Sullivan was warmly re-
ceived and spoke forcefully. in part as
follows:
"The existence Of the boss, system OF
government which now curses this state
absolutely depends upon the support OF
the country towns That support is m
vited by the boss and given by the coun-
try towns on the plea that the interests
OF the country towns are protected by
the boss and his peculiar system Of gov
ernment.
"The boss has bulldozed the country
towns into his support by the threat that
the Democratic party, II given control
OF the state government. would reduce
the representation OF the country towns
so much that they would be at the abso-
lutte mercy Of the cities.
But the case OF the town Of Westerly
furnishes absolute and conclusive proof
that the interests OF the country town
are not protected by the boss under the
system of government he maintains in
Rhode Island
"The boss has shown that when his
interests are served by the taking away
OF a represen tative from a country town
that representative Is taken away with
out regard TO the interests Of the town
He cares nothing for the country towns
beyond their service 10 him In con
trolling the general assembly so that he
ture enacts1
II want TO make the voters in the
country towns understand that a vote
for the boss and HIS machine costs each
voter rs cents for each 500 worth OF
property that he owns. and that this un-
Just tax upon their property affects the
value Of their property; that this unjust
tax upon the mills and factories and In
dustries Of the state keeps down the
~, Ia xrYha mn
chase the produce OF the farms Of Rhode
Island.
The time has come when no man
LAYING claim 10 respectabilty or decency
can lend even passive announcement 10
the boss system Of government You
have here I'm Westerly n citizen who has
attained reputation for honesty ana
righteousness. Yet this man Is today me
ng,irehead 81 the boss and tho boss sys-
tenn and the candidate OF the boss Tor
the high Office of governor Of this state.
without such a candidate as George
II utter the boss could not hope 10 win
this election. for II is the reputation OF
George H. Utter that lends character 10
the campaign ~ the boss
And Il Is the circumstance OF being
the candidate 81 the boss that places
George H. utter I'm the shameful and
disgraceful position of being hypocrite
IN the eyes Of God and man.
,"The same party organization which
nominated Gov. Utter nominated every
assembly candidate whose name Will ap-
near in the same column with that OF
| Gov ritter These assembly candidates
arc the men who will be bossed by the
boss whom Gov Utter would have the
people Of this state believe he repudiates
"Win Gov. Utter prove his honesty by
no, only repudiating the boss, but by
regulating the bossed as well7 II no
will not. the people OF Rhode Island VIII
not only repudiate the bossed. but repu-
diate Gov. Utter az well
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
NUTS FOR SUPPORTERS
OF BOSS TO CRACK

THE choice is simple. They can have
either can't or a try, just as they
please.
Are you going 20 sit by and see the
same thing done this year IL you are re-
elected? II YOU say that you are. then
you must reckon with the aroused and
indignant citizens OF this state. II you
say that you are not. then we tell you
that your repentance Is an eleventh-hour
repentance and that you should have act
ed two years earlier.
Now, what / want 10 say 10 the people
OF Rhode Island is this: that II they will
elect a reform legislature, and by reform
l mean Lincoln party or a Democratic
one, Brayton WIN go out one door while
they come In the other. IL he does not go.
there are dozen or more ways to make
him.
I'VE can bring charges against the sher-
in and oust both him and Brayton. II the
shameless boss goes from one office TO an
other then we can oust the occupant of
every office who allows him TO use that
room for his blackmailing and legislation
selling practices. We can enact stringent
laws against lobbying in the state house
that wiz keep him out.
And wheth or not we elect a legisla-
ture. a man in the governors chair de-
termined to drive Brayton out can so
far call public attention 10 him, can so
him. can so far arouse public indignation
against his Infamous practices. that he
will he morally shamed and driven from
Capitol Hill.
Now. Mr.. Governor, another question
Who is your candidate for the United
States senate, Colonel Colt or Senator
Wetmore? II II Is not either OF them
then who is IL? Or have you any choice
at all for that great office?
MY candidate is Robert II. l. Goddard
and / am neither ashamed nor afraid TO
| tell the people So I shall help elect mem
| bers OF the legislature who will vote for
! Colonel Goddard.
/ For whom will the men you help elect
| vote? Do you know? Do they know +?
Have not the people OF Rhode Island the
right TO know whom they are indorsing
| for the United States senate when they
vote for the members OF the legislature?
why do you and your party not come
out fatty and deal honestly with the peo-
pie OF Rhode Island and tell them whom
they are going to give us for the senate? =?
| Are you afraid you will lose Wetmore
votes IL you indorse Colt? Or are you
afraid you will lose Colt votes II you in
| dorse Wetmore?
IF you undertake 10 answer these a1es-
| tions, don't come out with that old and
stale statement that II is not for You
but the legislature TO name a United
States senator.
"As citizen of Rhode Island. as It's
lending public official II is your duty TO
let up know how you stand on the sena-
torship question.
Come now. Governor Utter, first-sec-
ond-third and last call--quick now-teil
us'where you stand for senator?"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
GARVIN TELLS DUTY
OF GOOD CITIZENS.

The audience received Former GOV.
Garvin with marked cordially; and in
part he said. .
ultra conservatism has shown Itself
I'm the preservation of an extremely
unequal representation in the general
assembly. Corruption, too, has been
rife. and the sale OF legislation, de-
struction OF executive power, tamper-
ing with the courts, systematic cleo
tion frauds, young Esen demoralized.
"The only means OF reform Is for
many Republicans 10 ally themselves
temporarily with the Democratic party
The Democratic party OF Rhode Island
is not bad. IL virtues predominant Read
it's platforms OF past years. Examine
the party measures introduced into the
general assembly. They want office
for a good purpose. Its candidates are
superior men; it's recruits are from the
best members of the Republican party.
by more subtle fraud and more
fragrant bribery the Brayton machine
is entrenching itself more and more
every year. You must overwhelm Bray
tOnigm on election day."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
PEABODY PLEDGES HIS
CORDIAL COOPERATION

Hon. Thomas II. Peabody, the Demo-
ratic-Independent-Pr Prohibition candidate
for the assembly spoke briefly, and in
part said:
Hon. Thomas III. Peabody, candidate
for representative on the Prohibitionist.
Democratic and Independent tickets, was
next introduced and spoke almost wholly
on local affairs.
He referred TO personal differences be
tween himself and Representative Goblin
and Gov. Utter and paid his respects to
Charles r. Brayton by saying that. II
elected, he would do his best to oust
him from the arena of Rhode Island poll
tics.
He stated that he had had dealings
with Brayton when he was previously in
the legislature and that he knew his man
and would know how TO deal with him
II sent to the next general assembly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

been expressed by distinguished Rhode
Islanders who reside out OF the state and
their dislike OF ''apologizing for the polit-
teal conditions which have been such
disgrace 10 the state"
In concluding he said: LET us not,
however. forget the true issue. IL is not
the United States senatorship, great and
glittering as that prize may be. IL is far
more important
Shall the people OF Rhode Island,
through honest, capable, and Independent
representatives I'm the general assembly,
rule this state. or must we continue 10
bear the yoke imposed upon us by Bray
ton and his machine and bow our necks
TO tribute2'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

CONTINUED From Page one)
The opera house was filled with a large
and representative gathering or tne
towns citizenship; and the visiting
speakers were given an enthusiasucaily
cordial welcome. They were met at the
depot and escorted 10 the Dixon house,
where the westerly Brass band rendered
a short concert program.
Andrew Farrell. member OF the Demo
cratic state central committee, called the
meeting 20 order. and Councilmen iris
tam d Babcock. ID. c. Hinskley Thomas
II Peabody and l. Nj. Bentley ana other
prominent citizens were upon the stage.
Mr.. Babcock was introduced as chair
man, and said: when II becomes neces-
sary for the body polite 10 make a
change IN the offices IL is but just and
proper that a good reason be given. There
Is in our state at this time running our
free institutions a ring that threatens 10
ruin them. We have with us tonight an
honest and fearless man, who towers
head and shoulders above his party
take pleasure in introducing Col kopert
II Goddard -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
PRESENTED A BANNER.

The banner won during the last base
ball season by the Good Shepherd team
was presented last evening at meet.
ing which was held in the Guild hall The
presentation speech was made by Lester
w Mlllman. whose remarks were ex
tremely interesting and called forth lot,
Of applause.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
A Liberal
Credit System,

is what we ofYer the public. We make
"a a point 10 satisfy every customer-to
give good values and make the pay
ments so easy that you won't miss
them. Furnish your home at The
Household and you'll never regret Il.
You use the goods while paying for
them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
EDISON
PHONOG GRAPHS

Edison Photographs are surely the
greatest home entertainers In exist
ence. We are headquarters for Edison
goods and carry a large assortment OF
records
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
DEMOCRATS HOLD AN
ENTHUSIASTIC RALLY
Continued from Page Eight)


serts, Zenas w. Bliss, Judge James Har-
ris. Harold j. Gross and several others,
who he said were making a living out Of
public life and he declared that II the
people OF Rhode Island should turn them
out OF office the poorhouses would be
overrun in a short time. Continuing he
said:
THE time has come when we must
stand together. We must vote for Hig-
gins. We want friends we can trust We
want man at the state house who is not
afraid 10 call Brayton a boss and who
will fight for our rights What is the use
to parley when victory is at our doors?"
Mr.. Williams then gave his attention TO
the newspaper situation in Providence de-
claring that the Journal had got back to
safe and sane policy and declaring that
the Tribune was not a friend OF the
masses, but was favorlng the classes
Said he THE Journal" was until recently
conducted by great editor and under
the administration OF Jakey Rosenfeld IL
was kept like a measly poodle wallowing
In the lap OF Charles r. Brayton. II Is
now a great organ filling all the world
with melody while under Rosenfeld IL was
like Jews" harp. What the Journal
has been In this way has now been trans
ferred to the Tribune.
He spoke OF the fact that labor inter
ests were taking a part In this campaign
and in closing he called on the voters to
march to the ballot box on election day
and vote for the candidates OF the Demo
cratic party.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
DISTRICT COURT.

Joseph Flanagan was before the dis
trict court this morning charged with
having committed an assault on Deputy
Sheriff Francis Cullen. II w~s shown
that there was troul,e between Flanagan
and Cullen because Of certain incidents
connected with an attachment which the
officer was making. and a fine of-y1 and
costs was imposed
In addition to this there were -four
simple drunks for the attention OF tho
court
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
POLITICAL POT BOILING.

The political pot has been boiling pretty
hard the past week. and now with the
names of the candidates all known and
the dates for the political rallies fairly
well assigned, there is nothing for the
average voter TO do except TO get ready
10 cast his vote for James H Higgins for
governor Of this state and for all OF the
other nominees on the Democratic ticket
Pawtucket voters have mighty pleas
ant duty before them. They know James
III. Higgins and they believe I'm him. They
know that he is man who keeps the
pledges he makes TO the people. They
have heard him make promises before.
and they remember that so far as lies in
his power. he VIII Keep all the promises
he makes in this campaign.
A year ago he was given a plurality of
something less than coo in this city, while
Gov. Utter received plurality OF 2S on
the official count. This year the COO is
about everyone who has any knowledge
Of the conditions. The speech the mayor
made at the meeting In Infantry hall last
Tuesday. evening was heard by hundreds
OF his friends from Pawtucket, and IL
was read by thousands OF others who
could not get In there. IL has made him
additional friends and as the days pass
the strength OF the young candidate will
continue TO increase.
Pawtucket is proud OF its mayor and II
will be proud OF the next governor lie is
product OF the public schools OF this
city. and he has paid back already I'm pub
lie service much that the city has given
to him i'm the way OF an education.
There are other candidates on the
ticket who deserve and who are going 20
get the support Of the voters. The candl
date for mayor Thomas +. Corcoran. Is
also a young man who has the confidence
OF the people. lie has held many OFFICES
OF trust and in all Of them he has shown
ability He Is the choice OF a united
Democracy for the position OF chief ex.
ecutive. and there is very little DOUBT OIL
his election.
The legislative ticket Of the Democrats
Is one OF the best and one OF the strong
est that was ever placed before the V9t-
ers OF this community. All or the eie-
ments which has this year united Tor the
success OF the Democracy are represented
The candidate for senator Is James l.
Jenks, who Is one OF the most ndepend-
ent and best known citizens or raw
| tucket An effort was made during the
| ns 81 week 20 belittle this nomination by
/ those who are opposing Mr.. jerks; pul
these efforts amount 20 nothing. IheIe
/ nevar was a nominee for state senator IN
| ,hts CITY who combined I'm himself sc
many elements OF strength as a candi
| date az does James l.. jerks, and there Is
moi the slightest doubt OF MS elecuon
! The rest OF the legislative ticket also y
made up OF good men. Some OF then
/ ILL., .or,ea in the legislature before, and
! they will he able 10 render koon az
/ counting TO the voters who VIII elec'
J them. .t.,.. All. ,oor n.
/ t.,s, 20 che school committee. The ucae
/ Nominated bv the Democrats ~ guot
| one To have n defeated would be q cal
i amitv The present school board Is maa'
mn az six Republicans and three Demo
Gratis. and the terms OF the three Demo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
NOT CANDIDATE.

Alderman Bennett. who was turned
down AZ the recent Republican caucus IN
Fifth ward and who It was reported was
going TO run on nomination papers. en-
phatically denies the statement II is
very evident that he has concluded to
accept the situation.
The Washington times., 1906-03-10
New Book on Railroad Rates.

THE Heart of the Railroad Problem
is the title of book dealing with dis
elimination of railroad rates, by Prof.
Frank Parsons. Ph. d.
For twenty years of more DR.. Par
sons has be an writing and speaking on
the relations between the railroads and
the public. His testimony before the
Interstate Commerce Committee of the
United States Senate and before the
United States Industrial Commission at
tracted wide attention. Later he travel
ed through nine countries of Europe
and over three-fourths of the United
states studying railways.
Prof. Parsons also made an extensive
study of the railroad literature Of lead
ing countries and examined thoroughly
the reports and decisions of commits
sions and colrtS in railroad cases in the
United States. In the course of these
studies, undertaken for the preparation
of a book on the relations between the
people and the railways. Mr.. Parsons
became convinced that the heart of the
railroad problem lies in the question
OF impartial treatment OF shippers.
The Washington times., 1906-03-10
How to Pronounce "Liljencrantz."

Those TO whom the pronunciation Of
Miss Llljencrantz's name presents con-
siderable difficulty may be interested
to know that the authors own instruc-
tions are to pronounce il as though
spelled ''LeeIyencTantZ. The name is
OF Swedish origin. and was first given
in 1853 TO one John Nesterman. son of a
pastor Of the city OF Gefie who was
created baron and count in recognition
of the services rendered to his country
by his financial genius. aud made coun-
cilor Of state and minister Of finance IN
der Gustavus III. in which capacity he
reorganized the financial system Of the
country.
Though born in this country, Miss Lii
jencrantz has always felt the strong
influence of the North in her life, living
in spirit so closely with the tabled Vik-
ing heroes that. IL is said, as a child
she used unconsciously to speak Of Swe-
den as home" TO the indignation of
her schoolmates. Naturally. therefore.
when she began to write, the possibilI-
ties Of Morse romance appealed most
strongly TO her imagination. 'Randvar
the SOngsmith" (HaTperst, her latest
novel. is q tale of the Norsemen in the
American forest, in which Morse super
stitiOn and romance 8Ce combined IN q
striking and picturesque drama
The Washington times., 1906-03-10
Mr. Gilson's Pet Hobby.

Roy Rolfe ellison, who has just pub
lished through the Harpers a new ro-
nance entitled Miss Primrose" is n
young American already noted for his
sensitive Interpretation OF child life i'm
such volumes as In the Morning Glow
and Mother and Father lie was
born IN Iowa, ard after a brief journal
istic training. published a little volume
called The Flower OF Youth" the ten
derness and freshness Of which brought
him into instant recognition. Since
then Mr.. Gibson has devoted bis time
70 literary work he lives a very sim
pie life.
Il have never had an anecdote-t0
my knowledge" was his plaintiye and
humorous reply to one whose interest
in the authors work led him to ask for
details of his life. My hobby, I sup
pose. is Hope. judging by my indulgence
in it he added; and my pet aversions
are onions and riches-that is, in their
more pronounced and malignant forms.
have no other special characteristics
that / am aware of-none. at least, that
can safely pronounce upon, some per-
sons finding me of a mild and compan-
ionable disposition, and others other
wise.
For the past year Mr.. ellison has been
in Italy. but will return TO New York
in the early spring.
The Washington times., 1906-03-10
DificuIties OF Conscientious Artist.

The recent exhibition in New York of
Albert Sterner's drawings, including the
originals for The Marriage Of William
Ashe,' serves TO call TO mind some of
the obstacles that may confront an ar
tist
When Mr.. Sterner undertook the COM
mission to illustrate Mrs. Ward s novel,
he was living in Munich. where he found
great difficulty in securing good English
models. A long and tiresome search
revealed one man who consented to pose
for short time. Mr.. Sterner thus OBJ
tained one drawing of William Ashe,"
and then had a lfesize plaster bust of
the man made, which he used as model
for the remainder of the series.
Then rows upon rows of stout and rosy
German maidens were passed in review
before the artist in the vain hope of
discovering a suitable original for the
sprightIy Lady Kitty" but at last Mr.
Sterner was forced TO betake himself to
London to find the slender girl with the
oval face and dark eyes now familiar
TO US as Lady Kitty"
For time Mr. Sterner occupied Mrs
Ward. beautiful country house. in daily
consultation with the author, discussing.
altering. and amending. His eudeavor IS
more than justified by the result
The Washington times., 1906-03-10
Consular Reform in the House.

Practically everyone who is willing
favors the reform of the consular
service. While it is freely admitted
that there are many competent men
in the corps, il is known of all Am
ericans that there are enough weak
places in il to let slip the trade of
half the world There can be no diff
ference of opinion as to the need for
correcting such a state of affairs as
that.
But there is difference of opinion
as TO the means; and the Senate so
far differs with the rest of the coun-
try that it has stricken from the
original bill the provision for an ex-
amining board: the imposition of
the merit system for examination,
appointment, and promotion of con-
sular officials; establishment of an
age limit determining eligibility for
examination; and the requirement of
familiarity with at least one modern
language other than English. So that,
if the Senate has its way, the con-
sular service is to be reformed
through the wise discretion of the
politicians.
That kind of reform is at the mercy
of any single member of Congress TO
whom the appointing power defers
in any degree. 1t is the continuation
of the worst features of the present
situation. 1t is no reform at all, but
a stand for the last plums on the
tres.
What happens to the bill for the
time being depends on the House.
For once, this session, the country
must look to the larger body for
deiiberatiOn and craftsmanship.
The Washington times., 1906-03-10
The Spirit Of the Pines.

A new writer Margaret Morse, is in
troduced by Houghton, Miff1in co.
this spring, her first novel being THE
Spirit OF the Pines" The book belongs
to what may be called the gentle school
in contradistinctfon to the "stroug
school, for its author seeks for the beau
tiful as eneregtically as the strong
authors seek for effect.
1t is u love story, story OF nature
and of two nature lovers. OF a man and
woman of unusual temperaments, ideals
and affinity. told in a setting Of New
HAMPSHIRE woods. There s a dignity
and solitude to the authors description
OF nature from which her characters
stand out forcibiy and it is this feature
which places her work high above that
OF the average novel Of the day.
The Washington times., 1906-03-10
WOMEN IN CHURCH
ASKED TO OOFF HATS
Men Complain They Can't See Treach-
er, So Feminine WOrshipeTs Are
Politely Asked 10 Leave OF Hats.

NEW YORK, Mara I0.-At the re-
quest Of the men OF his congregation
who not only want to hear but see the
preacher rs well. the Rev Warren II.
Wilson, pastor Of the Arlington Avenue
Presbyterian Church, Arlington avenue
and Elton street, Brooklyn, has requested
that the women in the congregation re-
move their hats before the services be-
gin.
Il know that in his epistle to the
Corinthians st. Paul declares against
women going to prayer uncovered" Mr.
Wilson says, but it is not always pos
siole TO run a modern church along the
lines laid down by St. Paul Many Of
the men in my congregation have asked
me TO do this thing. as they could not
see me If they we're more than five or
SIX rows back, so I decided TO try the
experiment
Il am interested in the experiment. as
l believe that in time il will be the
custom in all churches for women to
remove their hats Persons going TO
religious services desire to more than
hear, and in many cases their view OF
the pulpit is shut of by the large hats" ."