The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26

a big crowd. II was doubly interesting be-
cause OF the fact that II had not been
advertised and In fact was wholly unpre-
meditated Planes had been made by
Edward Barker 10 deliver a speech IN
favor OF the Democratic and lndepend-
ent candidates. He had obtained a license
from the mayor 10 hold the meeting and
had sent out a few notices expecting ne
would get something OF crowd.
ii appears that James T. Debell, who -
n believer I'm Socialism and who Is mem
Der OF the Cigarmakers' union OF Provl-
dence also planned TO do some taking
at the same place. but he had not armed
himself with the proper papers. However
Mr. Barker showed that he was willing
10 be fair Perhaps he saw a chance 10
KEEP the crowd especially interested Az
anv rate he came 10 an agreement with
Mr. Bedell 10 hold debate during which
each man should stand up for the doc
trines OF the particular side he represent
ed.
The first IS minutes OF the evening were
given over 10 Mr. Debell. and he immedi-
ately proceeded to lay before the crowd
the fundamental principles Of Socialism
The speaker said that no party, be IL
Republican, Democrat, Prohibition OF Cit
izens union. could benefit the people, for
they cannot give an equivalent compen-
sation for the social labor delivered He
for its success upon the vote OF the
workingman, and receives it's contribu-
tions for campaign purposes from the
the same kind OF corporations as do the
Republicans.
Mr. Debel also remarked that the laws
that a party may enact in order TO de-
crease profits OF capitalists will hurt the
workingman. as they VIII decrease MS
wages.
Mr. Barker then took the stand and
for the first part OF the Is minutes at his
disposal answered some OF the arguments
OF the Socialists regarding the change
that they would bring about provided
they were in power. He Ikened the
change to the thought OF a child one year
old suddenly becoming n years OF age.
with the power TO reason. That VISA what
Socialism meant, in the opinion OF Mr..
Barker and IL could never be reached at
present as it would be nothing more than
the jumping from one state into some
thing that one could not fatchom. The
speaker said that the Socialists come to
the people with theory OF government
that might be it for angels, and In the
same breath tell the people that they are
ignorant He continued:
But have theory OF my own-De-
mocracy. / believe in the Democratic
party OF this state because i feel that Il
II Is put in power II Will restore to all
people OF this city their just rights. and
that they will place me on an equal foot
ing with every citizen i'm the state.
my objection TO the Republican party
Is that II has always opposed every meas.
ure that would benefit the workingman
until the eleventh hour, and when IL found
that IL IL insisted on rejecting IL the party
would lost caste at the POLLS IL passed
the bill with as much grace as IL could as
surne and declared that the Republican
party did IL.
You answer that you will not support
the Democrats and not lok 10 them for
betterment OF conditions, because they
would do the same IL they ewre in power.
will ask you this question: IL you saw
a man going down this street and another
man come up behind him and steal his
pocketbook, would you go up to the first
man and tell him OF his loss and have
the thief ari ssted or would you say 10
yourself: Never mind. IL that thief does
not get his pocketbook some other thief
will? The answer to that question IS
plain TO you all. and IL you apply II 10
your first argument you cannot help but
be convinced that you should support the
Democrats in their endeavor 10 remedy
the conditions In Rhode Island"
STATIONERY ENGINEERS
There was largely attended meeting
of the Stationary Engineers held last
evening in the rooms in Cottrell block An
Invitation was received from the Prov
idence association to attend a meeting
IN that city on Saturday evening TO
meet the new national president. Theo-
dore N. Kelsey Of Lowell. Mass
The association was also the recipient
of several volumes relating TO congress
sional reports from the various govern
ment departments Of a mechanical nature
through the courtesy OF Congressman
Adm B. Capron. who is on honorary
member of the association.
MET WITH SAD ACCIDENT.
Philip Cote. whose homo Is In the
woodlawn section. fell from a moving
freight car on which he was stealing a
tide about ! o'clock yesterday and right
foot was so badly crushed beneath the
wheels that II was later. amputated at
he Twin City hospital
Trainmen have for long time com
planned OF the actions Of a gang Of boys
who will persist in trying 10 board the
moving freight trains near the woodlown
station. Many efforts have been made
20 keep them away. but they have all
proved ursuccessful II is said that
Cote has been one Of the boys who has
frequently been warned. Yesterday he
tried TO get I'm between two cars which
were moving and in some way he lost
he hold. He was dragged some distance
DtIOfe ne was ulttoNtItu anu IL was a
wonder that he escaped with his life.
He was taken 10 a nearby house and
Or Clsrkson was sent for. He at once
ordered the boy sent 10 the hospital and
the police ambulance was summoned.
The amputation was performed last eve
ring and II L. believed that tho boy will
rapidly recover.
ANNUAL HARVEST SUPPER
Last evening in Music Hall assembly
rooms the annual harvest supper OF the
ladies' auxiliary OF ST. Pauls church
was given. There was a large attend
snce OF members and guests all OF
whom enjoyed the old-fashioned sup
per which had been prepared for the
occasion by the members OF the aux
llary. The tables were made at
tractive by decorations OF flowers and
autumn leaves. one of the unique fea-
lures being cut-out pumpkins, used as
vases 20 contain the flowers. etc. The
hall was also tastefully decorated with
autumn leaves
The supper was prepared by the
members OF the auxiliary, who also
served A 20 a large number of guests.
After supper the time was devoted 20
dancing. music being furnished by
Kyle's orchestra.
NEOPEANs ENTERTAIN.