The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-22
BRISTOL.
Progress of the Work on the New
Racer, Defender.

Progress of the Work on the New
Racer, Defender.
But little progress has been made on
the cup defender the past week, judging
from the very abridged view offered
through open doors and peep holes. The
frames forward of the amidship frames
are now set up and attached to the stem,
which has been placed in position. The
frames which are to be placed aft OF the
lead keel are upon the floor of the main
shop, waiting for that section OF the stern
post to be attached, SO as to enable the
workman to place the stern frames in po-
sition. The riveters are quite busy rivet-
ing the floor bracesto the lower ends of
the frames that are now in position.
About thirty five feet Of the manganese
bronze plating has been placed in posi-
board sides nearly amidships.
Tobin bronze rivets are being used
and are finished off flush with the
plating which is pounded off with ham
mers while hot. The bow of the Defender
is similar TO the boat built by Captain
Nat last season which was named the
Alerion. 1t rounds up more than boats
previously built showing that the dis
placement of water will be less and
that in stays her movements will be much
quicker than any OF the previous boats
built, Experience has taught Captain
Nat that the great amount of speed he
has been able TO obtain must not be re-
tarded while in stays. which was one OF
the faults OF the Vigilant.
What came near being serious acci-
dent occurred on Sunday morning off the
Herresh hoff works. Mr.. Joseph Hoffman,
VINO has general charge of j. Il. Here
shoh's stable, was out sailing in his II
foot boat with friend, the
wind blowing from the southwest.
When off Senator Wilbour's residence,
the boat jihed over, the boom
overheard. Hoffman, knowing he was
unable To swim, grabbed the main sheet
and jumped in after him catching him by
the collar and pulling him up 10 the boat.
He was discovered from the shore
when crew of the naval boys came
off and rescued them both. At almost
the same time boat from the Herreshof
came off. The boat was left floating,
while the men were taken ashore and
cared for. She now lies at the head of the
harbor.
Mr.. Howard Gould arrived in town to-
day for the purpose Of taking q sail In his
new 20-rater Niagara before shipping her
across the Atlantic to be sailed in English
waters by Captain John Barr.
Rumors are current that the Heres hoffs
have received orders for 2h -rater and
the work will be begun upon her at once.
About 20 of the members of the Bristol
Cycle Club visited the city on Sunday
upon their wheels.
The catboat Lorene, formerly owned by
I he late Isaac +. williams, has been pur-
chased by Taunton parties and will be
overhauled, and new set of
spars and sails put upon her. Her name
will be changed 10 Household.
Mr.. Michael Hammill died this morn
ing at 4 o'clock after brief illness with
pneumonia. He has resided in Bristol
since 1861. He was respected by all as
Christian man, and at the time OF bis
death was janitor of the public school.
Mr.. Patrick McGovern is critically i'll
with pneumonia.
Improved His Opportunity.
BRISTOL, II. l., April 22.-Robert Wood,
n prisoner i'm the Bristol Jail, escaped yes
rerday. He was arrested at Darlington
six months ago for breaking and entering.
He sawed his way out of the Darlington
Jail and was brought here for safe keep
ing. He was allowed the freedom of the
corridor and slipped cut yesterday while
the door was open.