The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-24
BRISTOL.
Suspicious Character Captured
and Lodged in CeII--Sudden
Death Of Well Known Citlzan

disturbed by a suspicious looking person
lurking around. There are several par
ties camping out on the grounds, ana one
camp contains a gentleman and his wife
and daughter The father had not re-
turned from his business at town when
the character had visited the camp ana
very badly frightened the mother ana
daughter, although not committing any
violence. His looks were enough 70
frighten any one. The inmates OF the
other camps. all being of the male sex'
! thought IL advisable TO capture nun; nun;
| They had not been out from camp put
few minutes when he was discovered IN
an open lot. They gave chase. but ne
evsded them and got away They men men
| to arrest him II they could md him. But
their seash was brief as Edward 4;
| Nichols. who Is special constable ana
! has general charge of the farm or Col.
s. +. Colt. whose grounds adjoin the
camps. discovered, captured and brought
him TO town. and lodged him In CELL
| The court will decide today as TO what
disposition will be made of him, as from
his looks he certainly is insane. ana @
should be placed where he VIII not ois-
turb anyone for the present
Mr.. William Henry Pitman, one OF
Bristols much respected citizens. died
very suddenly on Saturday afternoon
from a stroke OF apoplexy at his nome on
Byfield street. lie was upon the street
Friday. as was his usual custom, ana
was III but few hours when he expired
|
The members of the King Philip Fire
Engine company held their teld day Yes
terday at F'ales grove. a shore dinner
with fxings was served by Caterer
Schlosse. After dinner games OF various
kinds were INDUCED In.
The outlook for a lively campaign is not
very encouraging, although the voting
list is the largest ever canvassed mere
there being about 1850 eligible names;
From the fact that there Is no organized
Democratic party IL will be very difficult
10 place a ticket In the field against the
present incumbents who would stand
ghost OF show, and from the present
! appearances II will be walk over Tor
the Republican ticket.
The Dreadnaught Hook. Ladder and
J Hose company held their field day yes
terday at Churchs farm upon Bristol
Neck. clam bake was enjoyed. which
was we'll served, and the tables were were
filled With everything that would satisfy
, the cravings OF the inner man.
Quite a number from here will leave
9 tonight for New York 10 attend the
+ Tuesday race. among whom are Contrac-
e tor Leclair and brother. OF Fail River
George 3. Warren, agent Earle & Prev
: Express company: stephen w. Church
Edward b. Tilley and several others.
r The Herreshoff shops are at the pres
cnt time practically closed. only SINAI
number OF men being kept at work II
case anything in the way OF gear Is need
ed while the Reliance is racing.
A great deal OF credit is given TO Cap
tain Charlie Barr. which he undoubtedl!
deserves but the public must bear II
s. mind that the invincibe world designer
4 Captain Nat. was on board during tn
race and his skill for the amount o
- speed that can be obtained on Doar'
he OF any sailing craft excels today an.
man In the world
2. Mr.. Morris Worth OF Vernon conn
t. accompanied by his two daughters. Misse
81 Gussie and Kitty, came here on sun
day. I'm their automobile, which was a.
l., immense machine.
Of THE tea at the Bristol Golf club satur
he day afternoon was given under the al
tn rection Of Mrs. F. A. Chase who wa
assisted by her daughter, Miss Hele
Id Chase The interior was elaborately dec
-. Grated The tea was one OF the mos
re attractive OF the season and was largel
he attended by members and their FRIENDS
There was no golf tournament. owing
lg most OF the enthusiasts attending IN
X finals of the Bristol County tennis tourns
TO ment.
ed Messrs. Harold and Jack De Wolf,
es B. French and A. Archer and sewers
nd others leave here tomorrow for week
outing IN New Hampshire.
ce Quite a number from here are NAL
a ing arrangements to attend the tenn
finals at Newport
The work on the Byheld school buil'
ing has been about completed, the re
floor has been laid and the new desi
put in position.
Van Almkirk's home run made on Ss
urday upon the Common. while playir
the Favorites Of Fall River, was Il
longest drive ever made upon the Cor
is mon lie had touched the home plate D
i. fore the outhelder had reached the ba
- The game OF baseball played upon Il
common on Saturday afternoon, betwe'
s., the Rristols and the Favorites OF Fs
ho River was won by the home team by
A, score OF Is to s. Tucker and Won Air
of Kinks played n faultless game.
A suspicious looking man with bu
,d- die was accosted by officer Con abo
two o'clock on Friday morning. VIII
m talking with him the bundle dropped Al
-. no started To run with the officer N n
he nt,r.uit He escaped and the officer 7
er- turned and found the bundle. N contai
ar ed six pairs OF tennis Shoes, upon Z
% Ia.,s thev were made upon. They We
70 undoubtlessiy stolen from the factory
rn the National India Rubber works y
locke resembled an Italian. who h
,u u,orked IN the rubber factory. The {
,rv ncers are at work and hope 10 get NJ
mo- The death OF Allen Newman shed
ner gloom OF sorrow over the entire TOW
No Young man was more respected a
beloved hy ali. and whose prospects We
brighter The manager Of the Wiekfo
team OF which he was member
ngs soon ms the news reached him called
'ala meeting ~ the directors and postpon
nm their game ~ Sunday with the RN
oad Point team The WEXFORD team
ore directors will attend the funeral
led The cars were well pstronized frt
all here Yesterday Hundreds left to-
,e.s for the purpose Of getting shore dinr
pat ~ some of the resorts
,een The finely engraved silver cup preset
srs ed TO the V. NJ. G. A.. for handle
Dck tennis tournament was given by G
mi Daniel stevens. one ot Brietofs leadi
ping business men
now There will he n special meeting of
soon school committee this evening 20 q
fast s.der applications for the position
IL teacher IN the commercial department
i or the Bristol nigh school
ing. Mrs. J. ". Herreshon and party
oya- her friends went TO Fields Point on ;
one urdav I'm her steam yacht. whore n .
the ciai shore dirner was enjoyed
cent Mr. Frank NJ. Diamond. paid Rristo