The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
Bristol.

On Saturday morning levels were COM
pleted by the surveyors on the proposed
crossing OF the Suburban spur track on
Thames street by the Consolidated spur
track. The crossing will be midway OF
the street just north of the old sugar
refinery line. few OF those who have
been defeated IN their proposed plans 10
shut out the Consolidated from extending
their rails south on Thames street are
still trying every available means 20
make the public believe that at a certain
time they intend to place an injunction
on the work of extension and that the
railroad commissioner. r. l.. Freeman.
is In opposition TO the Consolidated cross
Ing at certain points. which is all con-
will be commenced as soon as the bids
Of the old round house repair shop, and
one other building are disposed Of The
bids are all I'm and the company will
select the purchaser today. The build
ings must be removed at the earliest pos
sible moment.
An exciting game of baseball was
played upon the csmmon on Saturday
afternoon between the Bristols and Gen
eral Fire Extinguishers, team OF Provi-
dence, resulting I'm a victory for the home
team by a score OF 5 to 4.
The elm beetles which committed such
havoc last season are again at work with
Increased vigor. number OF the largest
elms upon the main road leading TO War
rem have been killed by them and all OF
the elms are literally covered with these
insects, notwithstanding parties are at
work spraying these trees wherever the
owners order them. 1t looks as IL the
town council should issue a general or
der to spray all trees that are infested
with these insects, II spraying amounts
to any thing. Numbers Of trees are dy-
ing from the effects OF this beetle.
The 7O-foot sloop Virginia, owned by
William ii. Vanderbilt, was towed here
on Saturday for a general overhauling
and to be strengthened at the Herreshofr
Works. In preparation for the summer
races.
Frank l.. Miller OF Warren. who was
confined here in the Bristol county jail
for an assault on young girl under l6
years OF age, awaiting the action OF the
Common Pleas court OF the September
term. requested to be set at work. Sheriff
Cady obtained an order and transferred
him TO the state institution TO work untii
September.
Albert s. Almy. recently retired from
his position as foreman Of the Herreshor
Manufacturing company. after a service
OF 20 years. He was surprised on Sat
urday evening at his home on Constitution
street by about 30 employees of the COM
pany. who presented him with one or
Edison's latest improved concert phono-
graphs. On a silver plate on the front OF
the photograph were engraved the words,
ITO Albert 8. Almy. from the employees
OF the Herreshoff Manufacturing COM
pany, July IL. 1902" Albert g. Almy
directed. In his capacity OF foreman, the
work OF wood construction on the Glori-
ana Wasp. Colona, Vigilant. Navahoe.
Defender Columbia. and the Constitution
In the larger classes, besides host OF
smaller crafts, both steam and sail
Bristol Commnndery will hold its next
session this evening and arrangements
will be completed for the Official visit OF
Grand Commander w. f. Townsend ano
board OF grand officers on July 2s when
the officers will be Installed.
J. II. Mills who owns a summer resi-
dence at Bristol Ferry Hill. at the races
at River Point. won first prize In the
gasoline machines contest, there being
four other contestants. Tho prize won
was a pair OF cut glass decanters.
Monday. July q. will be the 4lst ami
vcrsary OF the battle OF Bull Run. IN
which Rhode Island troops played an
active part Among those were the Sec
ond Rhode Island Regiment and Battery
A, both OF which lost many officers and
men. Bristol was well represented I'm this
regiment which sent n full company. and
was IN the hottest Of the fight. Upon the
regiments return home members OF the
regiment and Battery A formed an or
ganizatlon known as the Second Rhode
Island and Battery A Veteran association
IL was organized "a years ago. and every
year a reunion is held July 20. rain or
shine This year II will be held at Sea-
comet Point. and the organization will
make the trip 70 and fro on the steamer
Corsair.
owing 10 the races at Newport on Sat-
urday and the heavy wind that was blow
ing the bristol .acht club regatta was
not a successful one. only two entries
were made There being too much wind
for the small classes. The only entries
were the Apitsah IL. owned by Charles
r. TIllinRhast OF Providence. and the
ia chem, owned by Commodore Thurber OF
the club both being In second class and
jib boat. Tho Apitsah IL won as
ging ou the run home. compelling hor 10
pull out As the Apitsnh III. finished WIN
ner, she IN allowed two points I'm the
contest for the Newport cup, according to
the rules.
The steam yacht Coronet, owned by
Joseph u. Fletcher has been sent 20
Newport, where she will receive new
engine and other necessary repairs
IL is rumorei upon the street. and these
rumors originate from the workmen who
are employed Of Herreshoffs, that a shut
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