The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-21
Much Damage Done in Town by This
Mornings Heavy S.oTm.
WatChsmokst Engine Company Holds
Me0iing-0hGf Matters. /.

The heavy storm which burst over this
age. Through the principal thoroughfares
the water rushed in torrents from curb TO
curb. cellars were flooded. half grown
fruit beaten from the trees and other
damage done. There were several wash
outs OF more or legg magnitude and sand
was washed across the street railroad
tracks In many places, delaying traffic
on the lines over Pawtucket avenue via
Warren avenue, although the cars on the
other lines were running on fairly good
time. The line over which cars 10 the
shore resorts and TO Warren and Bristol
are run had 10 be used as a single track
line from Leonard's corner south, several
cars being dorailed and the northbound
track rendered useless by the sand washed
upon IT,
There was considerable sand on the rails
on the other lines and big chunks were
washed out of the sidewalks in various
places. The lightning struck the ground
near the residence OF Charles A. Burns
a the corner of Second street and Mau-
ran avenue. throwing up gravel stones
and making quite a hole.
IL was reported that some trees In
Rumford were also struck by lightning.
In this section there was considerable
difficulty occasioned by sand washing on
the track. but not to such an extent as
to seriously impede traffic. Broadway
car jumped the track on Waterman ave-
nue. and travel was delayed for some
time.
HELD MEETING.
An adjourned meeting of Watchemoket
Engine company. No. /, was held IN
Firemens hall last night. The commit
tc for az do ~
the Crescent park muster reported prog
ress and the report was received and the
committee continued There is consider
able interest in tbs event and elaborate
preparations are being made for attend
ance.
The committee on moonlight excursion
reported that arrangements had been
completed for a moonlight excursion on
August 8, and that the steamer Mount
Hope had been chartered for the occa-
sion. The report was received and the
committee continued after which the
meeting adjourned.
THE NEW DOCK.
Work on the new dock next to the es-
tablishment OF A. Hunter ani company.
on the Seekonk river is progressing
rapidly The spiles are all driven and
most OF the stringers are in place.
large shed Is being erected on the north
a house and workshop.
THE STAND PIPE.
The work on the new water tower
being erected for the East Providence
Water company is beginning TO show up
In great shape. A great many OF the
glrders which will support the big tank
are in place and the braces which con-
meet them are IN place.
A large force OF men are at work on
the structure and material is coming
every day.
SAME AS USUAL.
In conformity with their usual custom
the East Providence. Seekonk Rehoboth
and Pawtucket Horse Thief Detecting So
ciety Win have their annual outing at
Crescent park on the same day as the
muster. July 80 This organization has
been to the park every season for many
years and II has been usual 10 go one
the same day as the muster OF the Mar
ragansett Engine company.
THE SEWER
The work Of putting the sewer under the
Mauran avenue crossing is very nearly
finished. Workmen are busy putting IN
the pipes, which at this point are OF cast
iron. There is a short stretch OF sewer
to put in between the crossing and the
Seekonk river and this Will be put In at
once. as the work OF digging the trench
for the section has already begun.
MUCH COMMENT.
There is much comment among local
street railway employees regarding the
fatality on Pawtucket avenue Sunday
evening The men seem TO be all agreed
that the company should do something 10
make the operation Of cars safer for the
conductors. who have TO be constantly on
the alert 70 avoid personal injury. There
are several places where poles and other
obstruetions are In dangerous proximity
To the track. and II seems as though
they should be moved back. or some other
means taken TO ensure to employees
reasonable degree OF safety in the per-
formance OF their duties.
Personal MENTION
Mrs Charles +. Pearce has gone to New
York 10 visit relatives
: Rev George w. Rigler OF tho Second
Baptist church with his family is spend
ing his vacation in New Hampshire
Mrs John II. Rlake Is visiting her pa.