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Second Congregational Church, Rev. B: 8
Rideout, Pastor. Preaching service Sunday
G, E., Sunday Evening, 9 80 P. NJ; Social Meet
ing, 90 P. NJ; regular weekly Pray er Meeting
Tuesday evening.
Universalist Church. Rev. 8. g. Davis
Pastor. Preaching service on Sunday at 10 81
A. NJ. Sabbath School, IL 90; Y. p. g. U. meet
ing, 90 p. n.
Methodist Church, Rev.C. A. Brooks, Pastor
Preaching service, 10 80 A. NJ; Sabbath School
- 90 M; Social Evening Meeting, 90 M.
Friday evening". Epworth League, Sunday
baptist Church, Rev. E. 8. Cotton, Pastor
Preaching service. 10 80 A. M; Sabbath school
IL 90 N; Prayer Meeting, Sunday evening
NJ, Wednesday evening, 7:3O.
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minute and started for the drinking
fountain, being started by an automobile
on the way, and climbing the fence
round the grass plot, buggy and all,
without damaging thing. With lit
tie assistance he was got out by the
same process.
The storm Of Sunday week put an
eifectual check on the work of the
Maine Water Power Co. on their race
way. The river flowed over the Golfer
dam, and the ledge where they had been
blasting is several feet under water.
The prospect is rather poor OF having
opportunity to finish the work this fall.
The wheel can be run as ii is now, but
at considerable less than full power.
A first-class time all round is the re-
port from the campfire of T. A. Roberts
Post, G. A. R., at Oxford Saturday,
which was attended by large delega-
ton from VIM. K. Kimball Post and the
Ladies of the G.. A. r. Visitors from
anumber of other places were present
and there was good dinner, fine en-
tertainment, some appropriate speaking
by the visitors, and general good time
A large number took in the harvest
supper at the Methodist church Thurs
day evening, the tables being more thar
filed. 1t is needless to say that the sup
per was all that could be desired. Tit
entertainment of the evening was giveI
with the programme as published in TIM
Democrat last week, the participant
being local singers, with Miss Hod;doI
of Hebron Academy as reader. 1t was
fine programme, fully appreciated D,
the good audience present.
Nothing slow about the open season
on deer, when the first day of open tim
sees doe brought into South Paris
Tuesday, Charles s. Stuart w. Earl
Stuart, and Perley Rawson were par
fridge hunting in East Oxford, with n
more thought of shooting deer thai
they bad of shooting a bear. A dee
broke through the bushes directl
toward Charles Stuart, and he droppe
her with charge of No. 8 shot, at shor
range, quickly finishing her up with an
other before she had time to recover
she would have recovered at all.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
BIGGEST RALLY IN YEARS
BY BRISTOL DEMOCRATS

The voters OF Bristol, Democratic and
Republican, were lauded last evening for
naming James E Church for senator and
James w. Franklin for representative
from Bristol, by speakers at the Demo
cratic Lincoln party rally held In the
town hall there last evening.
The belief was expressed that both
would vote for Col Robert II. I. Goddard
Prof. William Macdonald Senator
James L. jerks and John ]. Fitzgerald of
Pawtucket and Edward NJ. Sullivan OF
Cranston, united i'm stating that step
had been taken by the Bristol voters to-
ward securing reform in state politics.
The attendance was the largest at any
Democratic rally in the town for the past
two decades. A portion OF the gallery was
reserved for women. The Bristol Artillery
band played selections between the
speeches James ]. Walsh. who presided,
expressed his regret that Governor Hig-
gins. because he had to speak elsewhere,
was unable to be present. He then intro
duced Prof Macdonald who said in part:
'The Democratic and Lincoln Mon
parties have no reason to be ashamed OF
their record last year, nor OF their plat
form and candidates this year. In spite
OF all that Republican money and Re-
publican machine methods could do. we
elected Governor Higgins. and with him
Al members OF the Beneral asseHlply VINO
voted steadfastly for Col. r. III. l. God
dard for United States senator.
1.-THE Democratic and Lincoln Union
members OF the general assembly at
tempted no freak legislation last year.
On the contrary, they worked hard TO Sc
cure the veto and appointing powers for
the governor and the passage OF cor
rupt practices act: and they were defeat
ed only because the Republican majority,
nearly every member OF which is a can
didate for reelection this year, opposed
soiidly the proposed reforms.
1.-The same candidates for governor and
lieutenant governor. and, with a few ex-
ceptons, the same candidates for the
general assembly, are again before you
for support. Are they worthy OF confidence
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29

or not? Hes there ever been an abler or
more popular executive in Rhode Island
than Governor Higgins? Has he not been
frank, outspoken and courageous I'm his
denunciation of Braytonism and corrup-
ton? Don't you know every time just
where he stands and what he stands for I?
Has anyone today, save for a handful
OF Braytons adherents anything to say
against the character, the business integ-
rity or the public record of Col. Goddard?
Col. Goddard is today the foremost citizen
OF this commonwealth, and the only thing
that can keep him out OF the senate of
the United States is the bribery of voters
by Republican money.
The voters OF this state would like
very much TO know what Mr.. Jackson
thinks OF Brayton's alleged retirement.
Gov. Higgins has put himself on record
with perfect frankness. Will his Republi-
can opponent say anything explicit?"
Senator James l.. jerks saidx
IF the Lincoln Union should pass out
of existence tonight, 1t has made rec
ord of which any political organization
might be proud. The Lincoln Union. with
the Democrats. has made the Republl-
the state OF Rhode Island as IL has never
been stirred before"
Edward NJ. Sullivan said in part:
The people OF Rhode Island do not need
TO be told that Nelson w Aldrich Is not
In sympathy with the policies OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt. The people Of Rhode ISL
and can understand for themselves that
Frederick III. Jackson, the Republican
candidate for governor of Rhode Island
is not In agreement with Gov. Hughes OF
New York In the matter OF legislation
governing insurance companies. Every
body In Rhode Island knows that George
Peabody Wetmore does not represent any
portion OF the Republican party in the
United States. not even that OF Rhode
Island. because his ability extends no
farther than to see that Narragansett
bay Is kept full of water for the floating
of United States men-of-war."
Ex-Mayor John j. Fitzgerald OF Paw
tucket, commended the Republicans and
Democrats OF Bristol for uniting upon
tainly not vote for Wetmore for United
States senator. and would probably cast
their votes for Col r. III. /. Goddard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
INTERSTATE COMMISSION
AFTER 223 RAILROADS

Washington. Oct. 29.-Two hundred and
twenty-three railroads, involving all the
important railroads in the United States,
are named as defendants In a complaint
filed with the interstate commerce COM
mission in which violations of the rail-
road rate act are alleged. The complain
ants are the Johnston e. Lorimer Dry
Goods Co., and the CoxBlodgett Dry
Goods company, corporations doing busi-
ness under the laws of Kansas. with
headquarters at Wichita, that staae.
They allege that the defendant rail-
roads have imposed unjust and unrea-
sonable commodity rates on shipments OF
cotton piece goods between New York
and Wichita. as compared with rates inn
posed on shipments of like products from
New York TO Kansas City and other
points in the middle West. The commits
sion is asked to declare the rates COM
planned of unjust and unreasona BILE and
find and declare what are just and rea-
sonable rates for the traffic under cons.
sideration. In the number of railroads
named as defendants the petition is the
largest ever filed with the commission.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
BIG DEMOCRATIC
RALLY AT RIVERSIDE

A big rally was held last evening in
! winchester hall at Riserside by the Lin
coin party and Citizens league. and IL
gave the speakers. Prof William Mac
Stockwell and James s. McCabe, rous-
Ing reception.
James S. McCabe, Democratic nominee
Tor representative from East Providence,
was the first speaker and presided at the
rally Mr.. McCabe said that the people
OF Rhode Island were awakening to their
duty In striving 10 right the wrongs
which they had suffered at the hands of
the politicians who had ruled the state
for many years. He said that the cham
pion OF this movement was Col. r. III. l.
Goddard. (Applause.)
Continuing, Mr.. McCabe declared that
the representatives OF the people who at
tempted to give them fair legislation
were cast aside by the machine" and
were prevented from even getting the
party nomination by the power OF the
boss"
Edward A. stockwell was then intro
duced and outlined the aims of the Lin
coin party.
Prof William Macdonald of Brown
university was greeted with deafening
applause. He said in part:
II greatly desire 10 avoid saying any
thing I'm this campaign that will seem TO
be merely denunciation of the Republi-
can party In the state, or which will sa-
vor OF personalities. But when a party
after declaring its opposition TO bossism
on its state central committee the man
whose corrupt and vicious career as
boss is known throughout the country,
when IL associates with him on the same
committee the same men who for years
have stood always ready to do his dirty
work, and when II indorses for the high
office of United States senator n man
who for years has been one of the prin-
cipal financial supporters OF the same
corrupt machine, some better proof of
sincerity is needed than the words of the
platform.
Does Mr.. Jackson really think that
he can accomplish anything. I'm case he
Is elected governor. II Brayton and Allen
and Rathbun and the rest oppose him?
Gov. Utter tried IL and failed. and when
he at last dared publicly to denounce the
boss, he was knitted at the polls. Has
Mr. Jackson any better prospect of sue
cess than Gov. Utter? Or will he dis
creetly refrain from mentioning Bray
tonism?"
James A. Williams. the last speaker of
the evening. gave his listeners an inter-
esting account OF the workings of the
Republican machine in the last session
of the legislature.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
ENTERTAINS GEN. BOOTH

Washington. Get 20. - President
Roosevelt entertained at luncheon yes
walton Army. Miss Booth and Secretary
an1 Mrs Cortelyou.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
HIGGINS FIRES
HOT QUESTIONSAT
G. P. WETM0RE
II the Ex-senator Does Not Answer Them, 1t Shows
lie Is Guilty. Governor Tells Enthusiastic Crowd
at Harrlsville.

Governor Higgins spoke in Memorial
hall, Harrisvllle. last evening TO an en-
thusiastic audience which filled the audi
torium to the doors.
The meeting was opened by Fayette r.
Bartlett. who introduced Representative
John j. Lace Jr.. as chairman.
Representative #. X. l.. Rattey of Cen
trail Falls. the first speaker delivered an
address TO the French-Canadian voters in
the French language.
John Il. Beagan said I'm part:
THE Republican party is all humbug
gerry, pure and simple. 1t is still the play
thing of Charles r. Brayton and those
who pay him. Its platform acknowledged
the existence OF a boss. would like to
see draft OF a bill for the bestowal Of
the veto power on the governor before and
after 1t has passed through Brayton's
hands. IL will have to be approved by
Brayton as a Republican measure. What
would he do with a fair proposition?
Last year the Republican party had a
hard blow dealt II and one more would
put 1t completely out OF business. We in
tend to see that the finishing blow Is dealt
next Tuesday"
GOVERNOR HIGGINS.
Governor Higgins. the next speaker be-
gan his address amid cheers,
II am not seeking election on account
OF my good looks" he declared, "or any
ability, but because OF reforms that ara
imperatively needed. Mr.. Wood tried to
bring religious prejudice into the cam
paign. I don't care to 60 into that phase
OF the matter at ALL 1t doesn't apply. Peo-
pie over here are good Americans and
honest citizens; there is no question of
creed or race; what every good Rhode
Island citizen wants is reform in the ad-
ministration of Its public affairs. This the
Democratic and Lincoln parties are
pledged to enact and we will do IL IL we
are supported by the citizenship of the
state.
Charles r. Brayton is an able boss.
He Is one of the ablest bosses in the
country: even as able as either Quay or
Croker. Brayton is also a corrupt and in
famous boss. But he is an able man not
withstanding. What we want are men not
perhaps SO bright and able as Brayton,
but able men who are good and honest
men.
when the Republican platform was
adopted, why did they content themselves
with the professed ousting OF Brayton as
the dictator of the Rarty? Why did they
not turn down the senator's and represent
atives who supported Brayton instead OF
nominating them for office again, and
why do they indorse Wetmore, who has
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
TWELVE STATES TO HOLD
ELECTIONS NEXT TUESDAY

while James W. Gerard heads the Demo
cratic ticket for justice of the suprem4
court. Soon after the nominations weN
made Mayor Mcclellan, who had been op
posed to the present Tammany machine
announced that he would support the
Democratic ticket against the Republican.
Hearst combine.
IN OHIO CITIES.
In Cincinnati there Is a triangular CON
test. Dempsey, Democrat, being opposed
by Frank Pfaff, elected vice mayor tive
years ago on the same ticket with Demp
sey. and by Col. Leopold Markbreit, this
veteran German editor. Pfaff heads thu
City Party ticket, which includes severa
Democratic nominees, and Markbreit a
the Republican candidate.
In Cleveland Congressman Theodore e
Burton is contesting the mayoralty will
Tom Johnson. who " understood to be tn.
representative Of William j. Bryan /,
Ohio and TO indorse Bryan's views on tn,
subject OF public utilities. There are fou
tickets In Salt Lake City. the American
or anti-Mormon party having made nomi
nations for local OFFICES, as have the Re
publicans and Democrats and Socialists
In San Francisco the Democrats ans
the Good Government forces have com
bined and nominated the present actin,
mayor, who II opposed by a Republican
as well as Union Labor candidate, ans
the three-cornered fight is a lively one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
EDITOR HARDEN ACQUITTED
Won MOLTKE PAYS COSTS

Berlin, oct. 29.-Maximlien Harden. ed
itor of Die Zukunft. was acquitted today
i'm the suit brought against him for defa-
nation of character by Gen. Count kuno
Won Moltke, formerly military governors OF
Berlin In addition, Gen! Won Moltke was
condemned TO bear the costs of the trial.
The trial. which began Oct. p. attracted
the greatest interest throughout Germany.
Counsel for Herr Harden charged that
the court clique OF which Won Moltke was
member was guilty OF Infamous prac-
tees and also had sought to exercise un-
due influence over Emperor William. The
names OF Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg. ex-
Germln ambassador to Vienna, and Lieut.
Gen William Won Hohenau, one OF the
emperor's adjutants, were mentioned by
Herr Harden as being members OF the
cnuue. referred 10 as the "round table"
and an army officer who served In the
guard corps at Potsdam, testified TO hav-
ing taken part In orgies at the house OF
Mai Count Lynartn. which had resulted
in the dismissal from the service in dis
grace OF the count and Lieut.. Gen Won
Hohenau.
Won sloltke denied that such clique
az he 'round table" could exist. and
also denied the other charges brought
against him Herr Harden declined 10
wiihdraw anything he had written on rho
subject. but said he did not accuse Won
Moltke OF crime.
Justice Kern. the presiding judge. today
made the verdict as easy for Won Moltke
as was consistent with the conclusions ar
rived at He said Herr Harden was 3usti-
Gee n -AaA ne bad ET4sssn be- tpst
there was no evidence that Won Moltke
had at any time acted upon abnormal
inclin1tions or that he knew what took
place at Maj Count Lynarin's villa or of
Lieut.. Gen. Hohenau's behaviour.
Herr Harden. when tho verdict was an
nounced. was cheered by the spectators
pres mt In court and by the large crowd
Of people waiting in the rain outside
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29

been working for Brayton, who has been
contributing money for corrupt purposes?
II would ask Wetmore three questions.
Are you willing TO allow an investigation
OF your accounts? Did you not give sums
of money to buy Brayton and votes?
Didn't you give Brayton sums OF money
as retainers or for other purposes? II he
does not answer these questions. II shows
IF the Republicans are opposed to
bossism, why don't they GUST Sheriff
Hunter c. White from his office? IL the
Democrats win next Tuesday they will
GUST White. Mr.. Jackson says that he Is
against bossism. How does he stand on
Sheriff White?
''Sheriff White should be put out OF OF.
flee for allowing Boss Brayton to use hts
Office for corrupt purposes and for al
lowing him the use or room 207 in the
state house for his headquarters. Sheriff
Providence county under his charge, who
are obliged TO pay him toll OF from Sc
to $3.50 apiece. although he receives a sal.
airy Of 5000 per year from the state. He
does not deny this. but says that he ID
obliged to exact fees to protect himself,
He knows that all the deputies are undei
bonds.
'"The Republicans want TO continua
Sheriff white in office. I would like ia
ask Albert II. Sayles and Waldo A. Hop.
kins. whom the Burrillville Republicans
have nominated for senator and repre-.
sentative. respectively, for whom they
will vote for sheriff OF Providence county
IL they are elected.
THE Republicans say they want the
veto power. What they would allow v
a bill providing that a three-ffths ma
Jority would be necessary to nullify q
governors veto. What sort OF q vetd
power Is that under the present legisla<
tive apportionment7
They talk OF a new legislative appors
tonment also. VIII they make a change
which will reduce the power Of a town
like West Greenwich In state affairst
What are they going to do about that7"
THEODORE r. GREEN.
Representative Theodore Francis Green
said in part:
I'VE must be careful not to unduly ent
phasize the personality OF Brayton. 1t ID
not Brayton, but Braytonism. with which
we are contending. The defeat of Bray
ton as bad as he is, like the election OF
Goddard and Higgins, ideal candidates az
they are. Is merely an important Incl
dent in the campaign for the restora-
ton of truly republican form of gov
ernment and an honest administration. II
we merely destroy Brayton's individual
power IL we merely elect Goddard ia
the senate. and Higgins TO the governor
ship. and do nothing more, we gain an
advantage, but one easily exaggerated.
We must change those conditions which
make a renewal of the existing corrupt
bossism impossible. and fthis change OF
conditions must largely be by fundamen.
tai changes In our constitution"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29

New York. Oct 29.-There will be elec-
tions in IL states one week from today. In
Massachusetts. Rhode Island. Maryland.
Mississippi and Kentucky governor and
other state officers are to be chosen; In
New Jersey. governor only; In New
York. two associate justices of the court
OF appeals; in Pennsylvania, a state treas
urer, and In Nebraska. railroad COM
missioner and two regents OF the state
university. In Ohio. Utah and California,
municipal officers are to be selected, while
In New York county several judges and q
sheriff are to be voted for.
The Prohibitionists have state ticket
In all the states except Maryland and
Mississippi, and city tickets In Cleveland
and Cincinnati. but not In San Francisco
or Salt Lake.
The Socialists also have tickets In all
the states except Mississippi and Mary
land. and city tickets in Cincinnati. Cleve-
land and Salt Lake. but not in San Fran
cisco.
The Socialist Labor party has tickets In
Kentucky, Massachusetts,. New Jersey
and Rhode Island. while Union Labor
made nominations for city officers In San
Francisco.
There is only one ticket-the Democratic
in Mississippi
TEN BAY STATE TICKETS.
In Massachusetts there are 10 tickets.
five being divided among Democrats. who
are engaged in factional fight with the
state delegation TO the national Demo-
cratic convention next year In prospect.
The Ballot Law commission decided that
Henry NJ. Whitney was the nominee TOR
governor.
In Nebraska the Democrats and Popu-
lists fused on the officials 10 be voted lot
throughout the state.
Tn Mavvtapd thqra will he n straight
contest between the Democrats and the
Republicans, only the two parties having
made nominations for state OFFICERS. In
addition to these house or delegates ana
| one-half of the state senate are 10 DC
elected. The next legislature Will choose
| two United States senators-one TO MI tne
unexpired term OF the late Arthur +.
| German and the other to take the piaoe
| o. Senator Rayner. 10,
Three aspirants for the long term viii
he voted for Nov S. the candidate Tor the
short term having no opposition.
| THE LOCAL ELECTIONS.
The local elections, particularly IN New
York county. Cleveland CINCINNATI Sa"
Lake and san Francisco. are OF parucu-
lar interest this year. ,,,
In New York county the hepuphcHiis
and tho Independence League tHearsD
Torces have fused on the county ticket
which is made up Of several court justices
and a sheriff. This gives unusual interest
10 the contest, although the Republicans
named the head OF the ticket. M. Linn
Bruce for justice OF the supreme court.
the most important office. that OF sheriff
went to the Independence League, whose
nominee, Macmillan L. lhmsen. has been
william II. Hearsts campaign manager
I'm several campaigns. or the 10 Judges
nominated. the Republicans named five
and the Independence League the others.
Opposed TO Ihmsen on the Democratic
ticket is Thomas F. Foley, Democratic
leader OF the second assembly district and
a wcl-known figure In East Side politics.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-29
COONEY RIDDLES
REPUBLICAN CLAIMS

Thomas r. Cooney, ESQ. made a point
ed attack upon Republican principles es
pecially those regarding representation II
the assembly, and the powers of the gov
ernor at the 6 o'clock rally yesterday ~
ternoon at ls weybosset street
Mr.. Cooney was warmly welcomed as h,
was introduced by Peter c. Cannon, chair
man OF the meeting He opened his speech
with a reference TO bossism I'm Rhode Isl
and. and then took up the question q
what the Republicans propose to do to pu
an end TO such system. He said In part
The Republican party has heretofor
disclaimed any knowledge OF bossism Il
Rhode Island. But this year. under tn.
lash of Governor Higgins. they have com.
out with a denunciatory statement agains
bossism. thus practically admitting tn,
existence OF such a system.
They now promise enlarged powers Ia
the governor. They now realize the fac
that the man elected to govern this stats
must be allowed TO do that which he n
elected 10 do He must be an executive n
fact "a well as name.
They also agree that a more equitable
system OF representation Is needed. But
the Democrats have asked for that SAINT
thing for years. DO you expect the Re
publicans to give you a system such az
you should have?'
Peter G. Cannon. before introducing Mr.
Cooney. told how 20 mark the ballot ~
that II would be counted and not spoiled
The speaker at today's rally will b
Mayor +. J. Mccarthy.