The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-05
PANTUXET VALLEY
The Political Pot sOiling-. ..P|ay
ba | for Purse. .-aif 10 JaneS.
town.. ..ketabIe Record.

The political pot is commencing TO boil
in Warwick and Coventry and In many
cases the Republica nkettle is stopping
over and TO such an extent that unless
more harmonious methods are adopted
the whole Republican fire will be ex-
tinguished. Not one but'many causes are
attributed to this trying situation. The
trouble seems to be that the old party
leaders, who for years have made prom
ises which have not been kept.
have lost their grip and the fell
low who some years ago was
feared is now the one who wears the
anxious look upon his face. and the vot-
ers. keen TO the fact that they have him
upon the go. arc dogslng them al every
move and while the Democrats are alive
TO the opportunity a split Is even, ak
though almost breathlessly spoken of in
the rank and file Of the Republicans. The
-eateHses- n-Mhich- -machine men have
been turned down speak OF the situation
as 1t is; the people no longer fear boss.
but rather, on the whole. like TO tantal-
lie the man who is seeking for something
for himself and friends.
PLAY BALL FOR PURSE.
Today at Pastime park the Quidnick
and Anthony clubs will engage in ball
game. This contest is not for champion
ship honors. but for a purse OF 500.
There is great rivalry between the two
teams, which. hail from villages not half
mile apart and both clubs have a fine
lot of young players and the contest will
be exciting.
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS.
The Phenix Hotel. which for the past
few months has been run by Mr.. r. NJ.
johnson. has again changed hands this
time II has been leased TO the original
owner Rhodes Andrews. who has SUBJ
cod 70 hic p-ln Mr.
who will conduct the business i'm the fu-
ture,, Mr.. Johnson left the valley yester-
day for Scranton, Pa.
OrT TO JAMESTOWN.
This evening Henry Fiske. Stephen
Eiske, and Charles Cornell. all of Fiske-
Vile, will leave for three weeks trip
to Southern points. Historic spots or
war fame Mi be visited and the trip will
also include a short visit to the James
town exposition.
FORMER VALLEY PASTOR.
Rev. Thomas Costello Johnson. OF st.
Pouls Trinity parish of New York, a for
mer pastor I ST. Andrews church, Phe-
nix. is tn guest OF Rev Frederick w
Sanford, tae present rector Of st. An
drews. 1t as expected that Mr.. Johnson
will assls, at the services at st. An
drew's toinorrov
NOTABLE RECORD.
Beginning this year ut the opening Of
sive year cf service OF John +. Deering,
principal OF the Arctic school.
Mr.. Deerlng has the best record or any
teacher In the valley schools, and while
he has net taught as many years as
some. he Las remained longer at one
place than any veteran in his calling.
VALLEY NOTES.
Mrs. Alice Shove Rafph or fawtuefet-
visited fr''nds in Phenix yesterday.
James DOoley of Riverpont is quite III
az mis- horle. He suffered a slight re-
lapse yesterday and Dr. Shea was call
cd TO atte III him.
William Dunn Of Newark, y. j., who
for some time past has been working at
Arctic returned 10 his home yesterday.
Certain sportsnICn Of the valley have
lodged n complaint with the local officers
in regard 10 the slaughter Of birds and
gray squirrels in The closed season. The
states that he enjoys hunt
ing. but believes ne law should be obey
ed. AID snid that II II should prove nee
essary he would proceed against the
young mer IN ques ton, whom IL Is said
are exhibiting birds wings and squirrel
tails as troy of successful trip.