The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-01
BRISTOL.

The work at the HerreshofYs on the new
cup defender has assumed a radical change
during the past week, since Captain "Nat"
has again taken charge Of the main deck.
His appearance seems TO have put new
life into the work generally, and five new
frames have been put in position.
III the progress continues for the
next two weeks the cup defenders stem
and sternpost will be connected TO the
remain ing frames. Until that work is
accomplished it will be impossible for
those most skilled to give any idea OF her
lines and curves. Several cars arc TO
arrive the first of this week containing
material, which will be carefully watched
by special officer until removed to the
works.
occurred on Main street yesterday after
noon. Miss Lenna Blake, accompanied
by her friend, Mrs. James Heating, was
out for an afternoon drive, aud when
nearly opposite Senator Wilbour's resi-
dence passing vehicle struck theirs and
to run. Mrs. Keating jumped
and escaped with slight injuries.
The carriage collided with tree,
capsized, and precipitated Miss Blake to
the ground. She was conveyed to her
home and DR.. Neylan immedia lately called.
Her collar bone was found to be broken.
The carriage was completely demolished
and the horse shockingly lacerated. He
was caught in Senator Wilbour's yard,
where he had done considerable damage.
The new postmaster, Charles +. Easter
brooks, assumed the duties of the office
Saturday evening. He has appointed
Miss Katie ID. Salisbury delivery clerk,
and Miss Louise Miller, who has served
as money order clerk, will be retained in
the same position.
The Prohibition rally which takes place
this evening at the town hall bids fair TO
q u. -. T.. H.
number OF ladies are interesting them
selves in the cause. The meeting will be
addressed by James A. Williams OF Provi-
dence and other speakers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Beveridge OF Nebraska will sing.
A very interesting article on Bismarck
was written by Bradford Colt DeWolf,
sou of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis DeWolf and
grandson of Mrs. Theodore DeWolf Colt.
A public reception will be given Rev.
William j. Smith. the retiring pastor of
tho State Street NJ. L. Church, this even
ing, at the church.
There appears to be but little interest
manifested In the State election which
occurs next Wednesday, as most of the
voters feel assured that Republican VIC
tory is certain.
Miss Dolly Deming of Providence was
the guest of Miss Emily Bennett yester-
day.
Callan OF Bristol Light Infantry passed
inspection. First Lieutenant Charles III.
Hamill OF the same company, being i'll,
was unable to attend.
Two Italian men and boy went gun
ming on Pappoosesquash yesterday and
shot valuable gsnder on the farm OF tho
Coggeshall Brothers. Frederick, the
youngest brother, discovered them. The
men fed, leaving the boy with the bird.
He was delivered TO the chief OF police,
who lodged him in Jail. The men have
not yet been captured.
Josiah w. Potter lost a number OF valu-
able geese Saturday evening, which were
illed by dogs.
Miss Josephine Spooner, youngest
daughter of Judge William III. Spooner,
is visiting Frank Bourn and family at
ringfield, Mass.
The dwelling house formerly owned and
occupied by the late Charles Fsles, corner
OF Wardwell and Central streets, has been
purchased by George B. Warren.