The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
WARREN.
The Towns Primitive Fire Alarm
System-Strest Lights Nesdet.

The fire of Sunday morning has again called
TO the attention Of property owners and In
surance people the primitive and inadequate
fire alarm system of Warren.
II has not been improved upon since the
town was Incorporated $50 years ago. The
alarm is rung out from the church bells in the
center of the town, and, as was the case Sun
day, the fire happened in the extreme north
section of the town. quarter OF a mile away.
The two night patrolmen happened TO be In
the center Of the town attending TO their du-
ties, and much valuable time was lost In
ascertaining the location Of the fire and ring
ing in the alarm.
Warren has nm excellent volunteer fire de-
partment fully equipped, with the town
water supply and the river TO draw upon.
In other respects the town IN quite modern
lied also. There is an $4,000 town building.
good street light service etc. and il would
seem that few thousands Of dollars could be
judiciously expended in putting in something
of an up-to- fire alarm system
The Mechanics Fire Company's hand en-
gine, which has been practically out of com
mission for number of years, or since the
town water was introduced, has been put in
order and will be given n trial this evening
at the reservoir on Federal street.
There is stretch OF about mile on the
main road between here and Bristol which Is
not lighted at night, and on dark nights II is
really dangerous for drivers OF vehicles and
bicycle riders, hundreds CT whom use IL.
number of collisions have occurred and 10 is
understood an effort is TO be made TO have in
candescent street lights placed there
Work on the extensive alterations and i'm
provements which are being made TO the
wharf property at the foot Of Church street
are progressing finely, and the work is being
done in n very thorough manner, and when
finished will be one Of the finest wharves in
town.
There are no new developments in the mnt
ter OF tho burning Of the Warren Manufaotur-
ing Compny's barn Sunday morning, otherwise
than the case being Investigated thoroughly.
The schoolhouses are being put in general
repair during vacation and arrangements are
being mode to open new school room in the
west end of the old town building on Baker
street in the room formerly occupied by the
town clerk.
The Spinnors' Union will hold n social and
ball at Armory hall Saturday evening, the
proceeds for the benefit of Mr.. W. Il. Houle.
Misses Eliza aud Amy Kinnecut of Worces-
ter, Mass, former residents, are here visiting
friends.
committee representing the business
men OF the town is arranging for their annual
outing and excursion, which will probably be
made to Newport and Narrsgansett Pier in
the steamer Corsair.
Over 400 pounds OF Tobin bronze metal was
cast yesterday nt the Warren foundry into
one propeller wheel for double-screw yacht.
Ii was made for the Herreshoffs.
The sum Of 500 has been subscribed by mem
bers Of the First Baptist church 10 assist the
South Baptist church Of Providence, the pas
tor Of which. Rev. 4. Il. Bartlett, preached
here Sunday.
On the grounds Of Mrs James Pollard on
State street there is fine magnolia tree in |
bloom for the second time this season.
The condition of Of kr. James J. Cady, who |
has retired from business on account OF fail
ing health, does not improve He gets about |
the house and in the yard occasionally but is |
quite feeble and sufferer.