The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Narrow Escape From Death on a
Railroad TreStle.
An Attempted Burglary--Belglans Quar-
rel at Clyde.

Mrs. John Roberts has returned to he
home in jacksonville, Fla, after a visi
with her sister, Mrs. John Ray. at Clyde
A woman and two children had mar
row escape from death on the raiIroa,
trestle between Natick and Pontiac Sat
urday afternoon. They were crossinl
the river on the Pawtuxet Valley trestI
when they were overtaken by the freig b
from Hope to Providence, and but for tn,
presence of MIND OF Engineer Ralph, VIII,
shut on his steam, signalled the traInmer
TO apply the brakes, and reyerssc hi
engine in time To stop the heavy trair
within few fee; OF the women anc
children, who were too frightened Il
move they would have met instant
death. They were taken to the train by
the brakemen and carried to Pontiac. BE.
yond severe fright they escaped un.
harmed.
The Valley Club, which is composed OF
the working girls OF the Pawtuxet Valley
mas been reorgsnized with twenty mem
oers and IN the future the club will meet
every Thursday evening in the rooms of
the Phenix Womans Christian Temper
anoe Union. This club waI organized
about six years ago by some of the promi.
nent ladies' of the Valley. and for a time
the working girls manifested much in
terest In II and the meetings which
were held in one of the buildings on
Gov. Howard's estate were well attended.
Two years ago the interest commenced
TO flag, and last winter there were no
meetings Of the club Tnis fall Mrs. Gov.
Howard decided to revive the organiza-
lion and as the result of her efforts the
club has been reorg and coy quar-
tors secured for the weekly meetings,
The week cf prayer at the Knotty Oak
Church for the ArDenians closed last eve-
ming with a concert by the Christian
Endeavor Society.
Progressive Circle, Kings Daughters.
gave griddle cake supper and entertain
ment in the town hall. at Fiskyille, Sat-
urday evening.
An attempt was made to enter the resi-
dence of assistant agent Theodore Lafay-
cite OF the Clyde depot last Saturday
night but the woUld-be intruders were
unsuccessful as Mrs. Lafayette is not Of
the kind which is easily frightened. Mr..
Lafayette resides on Clyde street, and
was away from home at the time. his wife
and her sister being the sole occupants
oil the house. bout 10 o'clock Mrs.
Lafayette heard some one trying the lock |
Oh the back Soor and going into the hall
way asked who vas there. she received |
no answer and after listening for a min |
ute returned TO the sitting room. In a
short time the man or men outside made
another attempt to open the door and
this time Mrs. Lafayette. after asking who
was there, and receiving no answer. iu-
formed the wouldbe burglars that they
could come in II they were able, and
ttat as she bad loaded revolver in the
house, which had never been used. sine
would try and make Things interesting
for them when they came. The mon did
not seem TO like this invitation and
troubled the door no longer.
A nun Der of BelRians became involved
In quarrel near Clyde bridge about II
o'clock Saturday night, and soon from
woros they came to blows. Among the
crowd which gathered at once were two
men, ,one of whom had been hunting dur
n8 the Gay and friend to whom he had
been relating his experiences. After
lime one of the Belgians drew "black
ack" and struck about him promiscuous.
81. This raised the ire of the hunter.
who dropped bis gun and started into
ne middle OF the crowd to act as peace
maker. lis friend, however, had an idea
If his own, aud seizing the empty shot
,un he rushed at the man who was
Welding the spring club and threatened
lin with instant death unless he desist.
d, The Belgian took one look at the
un and then started over the hill toward
Satick at a gait which would have done
redit to professional Splinter. AS soon
5 the rest of the crowd saw their leader
n retreat they scattered at once and in
ess than minute peace reigne1 supreme
a Clyde square. "
The funeral Of Mrs. James Kenney was d
olemnized from s.. James Church this
corning, Rev. Fnther flynn officiating.
he intermen; was in st. Mary's Came Il
'ry at Cromptoa. Il
About 500 people attended the sacred &
oncert given in 81. John's Hall at Arctic -.
enter last evening. The program was
aborate and well rendered, and nearly .
! Of the soloists were encored time and a
me again.
short time ego a man named ST.
'uvier, who lives ut Arctic Center, had q
Is vest stolen from bis mouse while he 4.
as enjoying short uap. In the pock- =,
$ OF the vest was sbou 500 and a gold
aich. As soon rs Mr.. 81. Sauyier dis ~
've'ed his ioss - informed the police d
u they were unablo to fine any clew TO .,
q Thieves. Much 20 bis surprise,' row.
ef, the vest end the contents OF tie u
'ckeis have been returned 10 him, WIN ii
watch and monsy iatact. =,
Toe monthly meeting OF the Centertils
oworth League occurs tomorrow eten. ~
y at no residence OF r. ". .. Clsik aI
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