The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-02
CROSSING UNGUARDED.

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CROSSING UNGUARDED.
That there was no accident at the Plain
field street crossing at 6:25 this morning Is
probably due TO the efforts of the patrol
man on the beat and the eagle eye OF the
engineer OF the early Pascoag train.
The train due at this hour came along
at the usual speed.
The engineer saw a policeman making
an hurried attempt to lower the gates
He succeeded In stopping the train
few feet on the safe side OF the crossing
There was not much danger of electric
cars meeting with an accident here for all
stop. look and listen before any attempt
Is made to pass over the crossing, put
with pedestrians and carriages. IL is
quite different for this spot has been well
guarded and the utmost confidence exists,
but the vigilance OF police and the engi-
neer this morning is commendable for at
this hour i'm the morning these are num-
dreds on their way to work, and num-
ber OF teams were coming down the steep
grade OF Plainfield street. little thinking
that fast morning train was approach
ing.
About . O'Clock n man said TO be an en-
ploye OF the railroad company was ar
rested for being drunk
FOR NEW BATH HOUSE
The BOYS and others who indulge IN
bathing In the stream in the rear or
the mills along Manton avenue have a
friend in Capt. Rowe OF the ChaHee
street station, for this morning he inu-
mated that ne was going TO ask the pow.
ers that be TO locate a bathing mousse az
this place, so that during the going IN
swimming time" the boys could have a
place TO arrange for their sport. and
there is no reason why this could not
be done for boys will go in swimming
any way. and bathhouse VIII put an
end TO the many complaints that are
made. ,-,,
A gang OF young men stood In door
way OF one of the stores in Irons block
this morning during the temporary ao-
sidewalk with spit, and az soon az q
policeman was in sight they took their
departure. Two Of the gang are known
and when found will no doubt be called
upon to pay a fine for putting the side
walk In such a vile condition.
GENERAL MENTION.
The Rev. Father White OF Roscommon
/ ireland. Is visiting here. and on sunday
evening. March Is. will be rendered a re-
cepton in the Providence Opera house
/ and the proceeds OF the same Will be pre-
| sented to him. Father White is build
! ing a new church and no doubt Will re-
/ ceive a goodly sum.
The Oneyville Checker club will for
/ mally open it's rooms at q Plaintield
street this evening and the attraction
Z ptOn OF America. III Is expected lnat az
\ least 300 players will he I'm attendance.
/ supper will he served at the conclusion
OF the play.
! The weavers 81 this place will no doubt
l be plea sed 10 learn that William Dunn
/ who at one time was well known In local
| mill circles. but now running mill al
Woonsocket, has abolished the two-loou
| system TO avoid n strike.
At the play-on OF the pool game be-
tween Doogan and Williams at the Law
ton House Saturday evening Doogan won
! the score being 225 to 16l. Doogan will
I'm short time play English Tom for the
state championship.
John Cosgrove Of Boston Is visiting
relatives here.
John Drury OF IL Bailey's court found
a purse containing a small amount OF cash
Saturday evening. which the owner can
have by calling upon him.
A bay mare Weighing about 600 pounds
was found astray on Valley street yes
terday and now awaits an owner at the
Dexter Asylum pound.
The Holy Name society connected with
Ct Mary's Catholic church will attend
quarterly duty at the O'Clock services on
Sunday morning.
Philip Vlvier OF IS iTill street mourns
the loss of valuable Fox Terrier dog
which was stolen or strayed from home.
The funeral OF Mary Degnan. well