The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09

Is entirely satisfactory 10 the Demo-
cratic leaders OF Pawtucket, and within
q few days a meeting OF the Democratic
city committee will be called by Chair
man Butler. at which the date for the
primaries and the city convention Will be
fixed.
This means that the big campaign in
which Pawtucket Democrats are TO take
such an active part is close at hand ana
the party leaders and workers are already
making ready for the contest which
promises to be the most interesting that
has ever been held in this section. Up
20 the present time there has been prac-
tically nothing said regarding possible
candidates for the nominations except for
that of the mayor. but II is not because
the matter has not been given any
thought.
The party leaders have gone over the
list OF names which appear 10 be avail
able and when the time comes IL IL be-
lieved that there will be the strongest
ticket nominated that has ever been
placed before the people OF the city.
One thing is honestly believed by at
least two-thirds OF the people OF Paw
tucket and that Is that the Democratic
ticket for the general assembly Is going
20 be elected this year. For two years
now the Republicans have won out with
the exception Of one man each year. but
the first place the Democrats made great
gains In the registration and IL is be-
lieved that there are far more Democratic
voters than ever before. In addition TO
this II must be apparent 20 anyone that
the feeling OF dissatisfaction which Is be-
ing shown all over the state towards the
Republican bosses is having Its effect
here in perhaps greater degree than any,
where else. IL remains for the party lead
ers 10 be wise In their selection OF candi-
dates and they will be sure TO get the
votes.
Another thing which is likely TO have
an effect on the result, Is the senatorial
campaign. Two years ago when Sena-
tor Aldrich was a candidate for re-elec-
ton the Republican machine made an ef-
fort for him such as II has never made
for any one else. Thousands OF dollars
were placed I'm the hands OF the managers
OF the campaign and when II was all. over
Il was found that this money had accom-
plished the Democratic defeat II Is
hardly 10 be supposed that the machine
did this great work for love and such is
not the case. Senator Aldrich made a
promise that IL the Pawtucket delegation
was given him It should be given a police
commission as payment
It Is common knowledge that this
agreement was never fulfilled because IL
was not in the power OF the big chief 10
deliver the goods. III esupposed that hav-
ing secured a strong Republican major
ity TO vote for his return to the United
States senate he owned these men body
and soul and could do anything he pleas
ed with them. But he found that have
ing cast their votes for his reelection .
good many OF them felt that they had
completed their part OF the bargain and
when IL came 10 giving n police commits
sion for Pawtucket they baked.
One OF the men who absolutely declined
60 enter into this game was Speaker Jo-
Eeph y. Burlingame who from the very
first was strongly opposed TO the idea OF
a Pawtucket police commission. The
state machine threatened and cajoled bu,
he was out and out opposed to IL, To the
etxent that he usde his influence among
the Republican members OF the house to
have the bill killed and IL was largely
because OF his position and that OF Gov.
Utter that the trade which the local Re-
publican machine had made with Senator
Aldrich was not consummated.
IL is pretty well known by this time
thot the senator's power In this direction
was limited. but that has not made the
feeling toward him by any the pleasant
or. The local machine did It's work and
II wanted its pay, but when IL did not
come the blame was very naturally laid
at the door OF the man who had made vhe
promise
Ever since then there has be ena cool
ness between the local leaders and Sen
ator Aldrich and II is perhaps quite n
lucky thing for the latter that he is not
a candidate for reelection this year. for
II he was he would have TO do without
the efforts Of the Pawtucket Republican
machine.
1t Is because OF this feeling that there
= something OF an uncertainty regarding
the amount OF effort that Is TO be put into
the campaign this fall II this should be
announced that Col. Colt was the Repub-
lican choice for United States senator II
Is hardly likely thot the Pawtucket Re-
publicans would tumble all over them
selves TO help along his cause. because
IL would be generally recognized that he
Is the choice OF the senior senator. Sem
ator wetniore would probably have more
friends here. but Judging from the pres
ent outlook there Is not going 10 be any
great enthusiasm even for him. so that
with the big Democratic registration and
the lukewarmness on the part OF the Re-
publicans there is scarcely doubt that
the Democrats will elect their candidates
for the general assembly.
As for the Republican campaign IL will
probably be chiefly devoted 10 the effort
20 retain control OF the city council IL
is OF much greater interest to the men
VINO run tnc city hall as 70 who are the
men In the city council than who repre-
sents the city In the general assembly or
whether or ont the Republican candidate o
for United States senator Is elected The
latter is only n matter OF principle and
the former means all the Jobs and It is
the Jobs that the machine Is looking for.
PROBATE COURT.
The regular meeting OF the probate
court was held this forenoon aud was
presided over by Judge w w Blodgett,
The following docket was disposed OF.
Petition for the appointment of a guar
dian I'm the estate OF Margaret y. InRra-
ham. OF full age. continued for three
weeks
Administrators account in the estate
OF James I. White. continued three
weeks
Petition for the probate of the will Of
Catherine Murray. received and cOntin-
ued three weeks
Notice OF appearance filed in the estate
OF Sarah weilman
Claims I'm the estate OF Patrick Curley
amounting 10 sI227.57. filed
Notice filed that the claim amounting
20 10000 OF the Providence County saw.
ingr Bank In the estate OF William IT.
Haskell had been satisfied
MANY WAsHoUTs REPORTED.
The police In all parts of the city yes.