The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-09

at Phillipsdale for the protection OF the
large number OF new houses I'm that sec
ton, which are at present without any
adequate means OF protection from the
devastating effects OF a conhagration.
There is considerable interest in the
new company. and 1t is probable that II
Will start OFF with a membership which
will compare favorably with that of any
OF the companies in the town.
The old grasshopper engine. which has
been stationed at Riverside since the or
ganization OF the company there will be
transferred TO Phillipsdale and placed at
the disposal OF the new company.
NEW CARS.
Yesterday afternoon a number of new
fiat cars arrived TO be used I'm the trans
portation OF coal from the local docks
of the company. Large quantities of
coal are unloaded here and the use OF
more rolling stock for the expeditious
handling OF 1t has been found necessary
by the railroad company
STATE ROAD.
Work on the new state road Is pro-
crossing In good shape and today the
state commission came over in an auto
TO Inspect the work and the progress
which had been made upon IL. They ex-
pressed themselves as highly gratified
at the good headway which is being
HiAuc Ol the WoTh.
WHIST SCORES.
Last night an interesting meet OF the
Massasse4e- eltsh-was held In the club
rooms I'm the Leslie block. The first
prize was won by George NJ. Bliss with
a score of 60. He was tied for the prize
with Henry Harris and won on the cut
Off. The prize was q pearl handled
pocket knife. The second prize. a set CT
gold studs was awarded to Mr.. Harris
Saturday night the club will have an
other social session OF which supper
will be one OF the features
FALLING LEAVES.
Many OF the streets are fiN~d with
leaves which are falling from the trees
which grow along the sides of the streets.
Those leaves which still remain on the
trees are OF many hues and present q
very pretty appearance
GOING OUT OF COMMISSION.
Commodore Hulrs yacht valhalla is
being dismantled and as soon as the
work is completed she will be hauled into
her berth for the winter Several others
OF the local feet are also going out OF
commission.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
Two cases of scarlet fever were re-
ported TO the health department yester-
day. All OF them were in the lower end
or the town. Ihe houses In wnlCn tno
cases are have been placed under quar-
antine
One diphtheria card was removed from
a house on Warren avenue.
SUCCESSFUL OPENING.
Some time ago many attendants of the
United Congregational church were given
boxes. with a request 10 at least earn a
dollar to place in the box and Wednesday
night was the time appointed for bring
ing In and opening them. All who
brought In boxes were given a fine supper,
after which the boxes were opened. each
being numbered, and when the number
was called the person having that num-
ber arose and told how the money had
| been obtained
There were over 40 different ways men.
| toned by which the money was earned,
some of which were very amusing. One
| hundred and thirteen boxes were given
out and the most OF them were brought
| I'm Wednesday. none containing .ess than
81 and some 81 or s3 and two So each,
! The total amount received was SllS or 81
! for each " the boxes as given out. some
] OF which have not been returned
The proceeds will be used towards de-
I frayng the expense OF new carpet for
| the church.
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