The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-23
UP 9HE VALLEY.
Advising Committee Will
Make Their Report.
A Cannon Bursts and Skaters
William Briggs Left Hand.
Whist Tournament Last Night-C. I. A. Leads
By Is Points-Up the Valley Notes.

The advisory committee of the Valley
Falls fire district Is busily at work gather
ing the different estimates for the fire
alarm service which will be recommended
at the next meeting of the firewardens. II
Is expected that the committee will be able
to give the figures Of the two companies,
the Gamwell and the United States. Mr..
Gaslxin says that the estimates will be
ready In few days at the most. 1t IL not
known whether the committee will offer
any other recommendations or not.
Mrs. McGirr Loses Her Gaze.
The action of Mary McGirr against the
town Of Cumberland was called up for
hearing In the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court yesterday. The towns
stone crusher was located on lot belong
ing to plaintiff for some time previous to
1891, the agreement being 30 cents a dfy
for the occupancy OF the land. The bin
rendered In 1891 was allowed and then the
crusher was removed, but water pipe and
other materials were left behind, while
stone continued to be dumped upon the
land.
Mrs. McGirr brought suit for $S3oo-
meaning 1884 days occupancy.
No evidence was offered by the town,
which was represented by Attorney Rath-
bone Gardner. The case was dismissed
and thrown out of court.
Shattered His Wrist.
William Briggs of Pawtucket and three
other friends went to Saylesville last even
ing to celebrate the marriage of a friend.
They had with them q small muz-se load
ing cannon to emphasize their Joy on the
auspicious occasion. The cannon was
loaded with powder, the charge being too
powerful, and when touched off the barrel
of the cannon burst and inflicted severe
wound upon Briggs. The left hand was
shattered in horrible manner. DR.. Harris
of Pawtucket attended him, a.pd by his
advice be was removed to the Rhode Island
Hospital in the Pawtucket ambulance for
treatment.
Upon arrival at the hospital 1t was found
necessary to amputate the arm at the
elbow. Briggs brother, who works at
Linton's paper mill, was notified and was
present when the arm was amputated.
The injured man lived on Weeden street,
Pawtucket, his only relative in this coun-
try being his brother Charles.
WnlBv IOurnahents
The second sitting i'm the whist tourna-
ment which Is being held under the aus
pices of the G. /. A. and the Cumberland
Club, took place last evening at the rooms
of the Cumberland Club. The G. /. AS
were victorious, and now lead by the mar
gin of 1S points. The game last night was
as follows: c. /. A., 30; Cumberland Club,
26.
Table No. 1-Spring and Healey, G. c., q;
Donavan and Rogers, G. l. A.,
Table No. 2-Spofford and Marsland, c.
c., z; Z. Barry and White, G. /. AT.
Table No. 3-Butler and Lonsdale, c. c.,
3; McGovern and Conley, c. 1. A.,9.
Table No. 4-George Tobcy and Nc
Kenna, G. c., O.; Il. Lawlor and Il. Dwan,
G. i. AT.
The next sitting will take place at the
institute building.
Notes From UP The valley.
The Ideal quartet are filing two nights
engagement at Mansfield.
The bleachery of the Lonsdale Company
shut down Thursday night until Monday
morning.
Harry Barlow the crack half back OF the
Thomsons has received an offer from the
Augusta Club.
Two children of Thomas Taylor, who re-
sides on the Mendon road, Berkeley, are
i'll with scarlet fever.
Town Sergeant Sherman who was in
jured by falling from the roof of his house
is feeling in a very comfortable condition.
Joseph Pouln of Manville and George
w. Brown of Woonsocket are matched for
a contest In fancy figure skating. The ar
rangements for the meeting will be COM
pleted in few days.
Wednesday evening the members OF the
Workers for Christ Circle of Kings
Daughters of st. Johns Episcopal Church,
Ashton, paid visit to Miss Blanche Pierce
at her home and during the evening she
was presented with lemonade set from
her associates.