The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Uneaslnoss In Coventry PoIiti.
cal Circles. LAWN Party and
NeWsy Notes

There is a cloud on the horizon OF the
machine workers In Coventry and uneasy
rests the hand on the helm that guides
the boss's bark. for the landing OF the
town last spring proved entirely too ex-
pensive to be repeated this November 1t
is already relaized by the machine men
and the expression made by one OF the
foremore last week that "They will give
Us a hard nght" Is considered as an omen
that the power OF the machine is not near
as strong as IL abs been.
Then. too. there Is considerable specula-
tion as 10 the stand that Levi Smith Is 10
take. 1t will be remembered that Levi
and others Of the disgauntleted Republi-
cans Joined hands with the Democrats
last spring. and while they were defeated
they made a showing which II repeated
will probably oust the present party
The machine leader was specific in stat
ing that his greater fear was in the pre-
liminaries. OF course this must be ad-
mitted for should the caucuses turn out
TO suit certain factions among the ma
chine all will be well with them. on the
other hand should they not be pleased
with the results. their forces will prob
ably be Joined with the Democrats again,
which will make the victory sure. But
snouiu tHlS not happen. SHoulu tut i'ihp-
Gratis be forced 10 continue their struggle
alone. there are many evidences Of
change OF opinion throughout the town.
The fact that senator Is 10 be chosen
may also have weight which did not fig
ure in the town election. Col Goddard
has many friends in the town who have
voted for the machine but who are free
In their expression OF their opinions re-
garding the way the machine runs things.
he ~
machine was essential. n the good Repub-
lican roads are 10 be built and supported.
II is also essential that the fall election
be secured also. that Is. IL some OF the
officers from that town holding stete jobs
are 10 hold their Jobs. because the general
Is not handing out the plums for nothing
and the lieutenants have got 10 produce
the goods II they are TO continue as fruit
gatherers Therefore is II any wonder
that there is worry for the machine lead
ers? Perhaps they see the handwriting
on the wall.
LAWN PARTY HELD.
over 300 people attended the lawn festi-
val held in Crompton on Saturday even
ing under the direction OF Loyal Rich
mond lodge, l. O. o. F.. NJ. L. The party
was held on the grounds adjourning the
Baptist church property. and here the
scene presnted one OF extreme beauty.
Numerous cOlOre0 paper NtIt
used extensively in the decorations. while
a number of tastefully decorated booths.
were the centres OF crowds during the
evening From every point the affair
proved a success and a sum considerably
in excess Of 500 is reported 10 have been
raised
ACCIDENT AND ARREST.
Yesterday afternoon at a late hous
French driver attached TO the livery sta
BILE OF Patrick Mcmahon OF Arctic Cen
tre. while driving through Riverpont, was
thrown from a carriage by the sudden
starting OF the horse and quite seriously
injured. The horse dashed into River
street. and the driver struck the large
pole by the roadside upon his head. The
blow inflicted a deep scalp wound in adj
dition 10 numerous othe buses and con-
tusions about the mans body. Later DR..
Smith drove along and carried the man
10 his office on Allen street where sever
al stitches were necessary to close the
wound
At about the same time that ;he acct
dent occurred, Proprietor Mcmahon de-
tected a man from out OF town cruelty
beating one of his horses, for no apparent
cause The man had hired the rig from
McMahon's stable and was using the
whip in a most brutal manner. Mr. Nc
hon who is a police constable placed the
man under arrest and he was locked up
al tho limit, lockun