The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-07
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

That Centreville depot should be re-
corded among the crossings that may
properly be called the deadly grade
crossings is evident from the narrow es-
capes had by many persons who have
nearly escaped accident and death while
crossing the railroad at that place. The
following Is case illustrating the fact
Al noon yesterday the driver OF a two
horse farm wagon. whose name is not
known, was driving along unconscious OF
danger down Central street, toward Cen
treville, when a freight train came thun-
dering along and dashed over the cross
ing directly I'm front of the approaching
wagon. The driver had forethought
enough TO draw his horses back upon
their launches. or he and his team would
have been dashed to pieces. II is said
that the usual signals of an approaching
train were not given, but whether given
or not II is evident that gates are needed
at the crossing. II is one Of the most
dangerous I'm the state. Within few
weeks similar Instances have occurred at
this crossing
The waters OF the Pawtuxet river. be-
tween Riverpont and Natick. are covered
with that odorous and beautiful flower
the pond lily
Edward Joyal. well-known resident
of the valley. sustained serious injury
yesterday afternoon, while engaged In
chopping In the woods near Hope VIII
lage. While engaged in telling large
tree the axe OF loyal struck a knot. and,
glsnoing from the tree, entered the calf
Of the right leg. cutting a deep cash in
the muscles. Although the cut was ex-
ceedingly painful and bled profuselv JOY
al was able to crawl 10 a house not far
away DR.. Legris. who was called to
dress the wound. took several stitches
before the ugly cash was closed. Sew
eral weeks must elapse before the wound
is hesled.
A highway employe named Joseph Mes
sier was injured hy the slipping OF one
Of the pieces of rock which he and others
were engaged In moving after the blast
ing on Quidnick street Arctic. The
Jagged edge OF the piece Of rock in Slip
Mcssiers arms. He was taken TO his
home In Arctic and medical assistance
summoned and the wound sewed up
Last night shortly after the signal light
which is used for the purpose OF sig
mailing the trains going I'm different direc-
tions az Centreville depot exploded. scat
tering the burning liquid over the roof
OF the depot. which Is partially over the
platform The sound of the explosion
was heard by Station Agent Clelland,
who discovered the roof OF the depot afire
in many places. He Immediately sum
moned aid and the blaze was soon extin-
guished. II was fortunate that the agent
heard the sound OF the explosion. as he
was enabled to avert a serious fire and
the destruction OF much property.
A large lawn party. consisting OF more
than three hundred persons from Green
wood Rlverpoint Apponaug and Natick
was held on the lawn OF the residence or
r.. Pepperell, on the road between Ap-
finely illuminated by Chinese and Jap
anese lanterns and a number Of hand
some booths were erected upon the
grounds, from which Ice cream. cake,
fruit and confections were served.
Reliance Brass Band OF Apponaug fur
nished excellent music during the eve
The exercise closed at a late hour.