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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-24
BRISTOL.
Committee on Rapid Transit
Holds a Meeting and Consid-
erS the Question.

The committee appointed at the annual
financial town meeting to confer with the
railroads relative to rapid transit from
Newport to Providence via Bristol. held
a meeting yesterday forenoon In the
council chamber. Robert N. Turner pre-.
sided and Merton A. Cheesman acted as
secretary. The New York, New Haven
and Hartford, Railroad was represented
by Attorney e. @. Buckland and the
Newport Railway company by Messrs.
Peckham and Weaver. letter from
Vice President Potter was read by the
secretary, regretting very much his being
unable 10 attend. The meeting was very
harmonious and all matters appertainirg
to the various methods and routes were
discussed.
1t was evident that the feeling was that
there was but one route for rapid transit
and that was by the Consolidated Rail-
road. Mr.. Buokland very frankly ex-
pressed himself that 1t was not essential
that the ferry should be located at the
extension OF the road. but thought It
might come to the pier Of the Consou-
dated railroad.
After two hours discussion the meeting
adjourned to meet again at the call or
the chair.
The Bourn Rubber company OF Provi-
dence has commenced very early In the
season making rubber boots md num-
Der OF old boot makers from here have
gone TO work there. They nave very
large orders from the west and the Ia
cifc coast.
The agents of various insurance offices
paid Bristol a visit yesterday and made
a careful Investigation OF the extent or
their losses in the recent fire.
Master Charles and Joseph L. Fletcher,
Jr.. students at st. George school at New
port, who have been spending week
vacation with their parents on Hope
street, returned to Newport yesterday to
resume their studies.
The marriage intentions OF Seorgs Jo-
seph Murphy and Miss Mary O'Br'ne.
botn of this town, were recorded yester-
day at the town clerks office.
Arrived here yesterday barge Warren
with 40 tons of coal consigned to the
Staples Coal company
Mr.. John B. Mills OF New York city
is at his summer residence at Ferry Hill
for a few days. making arrangements for
the coming season. Yesterday he was
out on the road with HIS 5000 automobile.
Last evening the fair OF ST. Mary's Fife
and Drum Band was visited by the La
fayette Guards of Warren.
Mr.. George Salisbury, who has been
confined TO his home on Byfield street the
past week. is slowly convalesng.
Mrs. Il. B. Drown and daughter, VINO
have been spending a month here with
relatives and friends, returned home TO
Wslpole Mass, yesterday.
The many friends of Mrs. William I. G.
Wardwel wife of ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Wardwel who has been seriously
ill for several weeks past, are much
pleased 10 learn that she is slowly re-
covering.
Two ladies yesterday forenoon. passing
over the grounds formally known as the
Fort Hill lot, encountered snake about
four feet long. which showed signs OF
trouble. but the ladies were equal 10 the
emergency While one kept watch of
the snake the other went TO a tree near
by. and breaking off a branch went 10 the
others rescue and killed him after q
hard fight.
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VILLAGE NOTES.

John Ieaver Of Arctic was arraigned
upon a charge OF revelling In the Fourth
district court and was sentenced TO 81 ana
costs. He paid his charges and was al
lowed to 60.
washington in front of Andrews store
where n number Of cars have jumped the
rails, is being repaired in a manner wnich
will make travel on that line safe.
DIR. n. Morton Smith OF River Point
left last night for a two weeks trip TO
New Orleans.
Olive Colvin OF Arkwright died early
Yesterday morning at the age OF so years.
She was very well known about the val
ley. being born within mile Of the place
where she died at the ripe ola age OF four
score.
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DARLINGTON.

At a meeting OF the Social Whist club
with Mrs. Barney. high scores was made
by Mrs. Daniels. who had 80 points to her
credit. Mrs. Carrie Bradford was low
with 15 Refreshments were served and
the remainder OF the afternoon was spent
In social intercourse.
On May 6, the club will meet with Mrs.
Howard Davis.
The young foxes captured at Nayatt.
early In the week were carried to Roger
Williams park yesterday, where they will
be added to the menagerie.
Work on the new school house is pro-
crossing rapidly. The raising UP OF the
old one Will not commence until after
the expiration OF the present term. The
new building, coupled with the increase
In the capacity OF the ODD one, will give
much better facilities for school work
than has been enjoyed hitherto.
Mr.. Leroy Fales has moved into his
new house.
Several new houses are In process of
construction near the brick yard, for the
accommodation OF the brick yard help.
Work on the highways is progressins
rapidly. A new section OF brick road is
being built and several other improve
ments made.
Mary f. Rich. wife OF Henry w. Clark
and daughter OF the late Frank Rich.
died yesterday. Mrs. Clara was q years
OF age.
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SEEK0AK.

AT last Saturdays town meeting the
town voted to accept the several new
roads lsfd out by the road commissioner.
Tomorrow is the day set for the hearing
before the selectmen and voters of the
town in the town hall. of the Bristol
county electric street railway company.
The dedication OF the Solomon Sanitori-
um near Briggs corner also occurs to.
morrow which will be a very interesting
event
Mr.. g. II. Bosworth, whose wagon shed
was blown over the fence during the gale
last week. is at work with the assistance
OF several OF his neighbors rebuilding II.
which will take some time as N In a COM
plete wreck and he intends Il to stay
where he puts II this time and not 60
strollng of over fences. etc. the first
breeze that springs up.
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WARREN.

The annual minstrel entertainment held
in Institute hall was a great success a.
nancially and otherwise. The performance
consisted OF a minstrel overture. olio and
closing sketch The solos In the overture.
were All we'll rendered. and the chorus
work was very effective. The performers
received generous applause. and respond
ed graciously 20 numerous encores. The
olio, consisted OF vocal, and instrumental
music and dancing OF the buck and wing
order The participants In tho closing
sketch. Troubles In Tragedies" were
James Burlington. Mas Nellie Culkin and
Mr. s. w. Cheppelle. The entertainment
was followed by n dance. which lasted
until long after midnight. music being
furnished by the Straight Bros orches-
ira OF Bristol. r.. l., II. II. Anderson,
prompter. The proceeds realized from the
afraIr will go into the treasury OF the 81.
Mary's Ladies Auxiliary society.
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abiding citizens and taxpayers.
This gang reside In the vicinity OF
Spruce and Cedar streets and are very
careful not to commit this outrage upon
the public when a patrolman Is In sight
GENERAL MENTION.
A man who acted like an insane per-
son attracted considerable attention on
the railroad track between the Plainfield
street and Hartford avenue crossing at
6:35 last evening. He stood In the middle
OF the track waving his arms and hat and
suddenly ran towards the square. He was
about 80 years aid.
John Hussey, popular young man OF
the square, arrayed In a bran new stun
ming suit spent last evening with
friends at Central Falls.
John n. Moffett. who has been employ
ed by William Connors on Westminster
hill for many years, Is confined to his
home, 142 Wendall street by illness.
A wagon, owned by McGuinnes, the
we'll known expressman, broke down at
the junction OF Broadway and Westmins-
ter streets yesterday afternoon.
Starter Pierce was not known by some
OF hts own intimate friends yesterday
owing TO the fact that he appeared In the
square minus his mustache.
John w Atkinson and Catherine Thomp-
son were married at the parochial resi-
dence OF St. Mary's parish, yesterday
morning.
CONTINUED on page Ten.)
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George M. Hull Very Narrowly Escapes
Being Crushed to DGah.
Activity in Real Estate Market .ShCWa
by Town Hall Records.

let their stables are Messrs Mcwry, Ap-
plebee and Peterson.
UNIvERsALIsT CONFERENCE.
The Unlversalist conference was held
at the First Universalist church yester'
day. Rev. is. :, Houghton. OF the
Church OF Our Father, OF Pawtucket,
Rev. III. /. Cushman. ID. D., OF the First
Universalist church OF Providence. Rev.
Charles G. White. ID. D.. OF WoonsocKet
and Rev. Mr. Holden OF Attleboro were
tho principal speakers
They spoke largely on matters OF
church doctrine Rev. c. e. Goodwin. OF
the United Congregational church was
present and addressed the meeting.
In the evening services were held by the
young people. The program was as pre-
viously reported in the News,
LOCAL NEWS.
Fraternity encampment l. O. @. r.,
met In Odd Fellows hall last night.
There was heavy travel In the local el-
ectrics last night
There was clean blotter at the police
station this morning.
The Massasoit club will hold its regular
whist meet tonight.
A civil session of the Seventh district
court was held this afternoon.
An interesting meeting OF watchemoK-
ct tribe, No. IL, |. O. OF r. NJ, was held
last night.
Roger Williams grange. p. OF H. win
meet tonight.
The weekly prayer Of the United Con-
gregational church was held with John
McCansland ON Broadway. last evening
meeting of the Chataqm circle was
held last night.
Rev. Charles Kratz. Of New York, was
in town yesterday.
No new scarlet fever cases have beer
reported. All the cases are getting along
very WELL
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PAWTUCKET.

At the meeting of Pawtucket council OF
the Royal Arcanum last evening, a very
distinguished company was present in
cluded In the number being Deputy Su-
preme Louis J. Meiser; grand regent, Will
liam j. Burton: grand vice regent. Thom-
as II. Spencer; grand secretary, John s.
Kellogg: and grand supreme representa-
tive, Clovis II. Bowen.
John James Nolan and Miss Helen We
ronlca Foley were married at st. Joseph $
church yesterday morning. Rev. Henry r.
Kinnerney, the pastor. officiated. Miss
Alice Kelley was maid OF honor. and
Frank Nolan. brother OF the groom, was
best man. A wedding breakfast and re-
ception was held at the conclusion OF the
ceremony, at the homo OF the bride, and
later In the day Mr. and Mrs Nolan left
on a short wedding tour. Upon their re-
tsfn they will reside on Kepler street.
Pawtucket Association OF Stationary
engineers at its meeting last evening
listened to a very interesting talk BY
Patrick Maloney. his subject being
Refrigeration" An Invitation was ac-
cepted to attend an open meeting OF At
tleboro association, No. 70, on Wednesday y
evening. May 6. at which President Thom-
as p. Burke OF Pawtucket associate
No. 2, will deliver a lecture on "MeShani-
cal Draft"
A little girl or years old was taken
20 the station last evening by Officer
sherman. her parents evidently having
abandoned her
The concert at the Union Baptist church
last evening for the benefit Of George
Gibson of Central Falls was a pronounced
success. II was klven under the auspices
of the local lodge OF True Reformers.
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There Is a growing sentiment that In
addition to the other notable improve
ments which have been made here a po-
lice station. with on officer In charge
would be a very good thing. Police pro-
lection IL needed hero as much as in any
section OF the town. yet we are not fav-
ored with "A single patrolman.
The place Is rapidly growing and each
year several new houses are being built
The pleasant weather OF the last few
DAYS has brought out many canoeists.
The Ten Mile river ls a popular resort
for this sport
Parties are being held daily AZ the Aga
wan Hunt club Extensive additions TO
the building are contemplated In the near
future.
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VALLEY VILLAGES
The First Work Upon the New
Crompton Water Works. Be-
gan Yesterday Afternoon.

Work was begun upon the Crompton
water works yesterday afternoon at
shortly before 1 o'clock, the laborers be-
ing started upon the digging OF the
trenches for the laying OF the pipes.
Contractor Taylor and his gang OF
Italian laborers were upon the scene.
but the frst shovel full of earth was re-
moved by Charles M. Robinson. chairman
OF the committee on the erection of the
works. after James Commlsky. another
member of the committee. had thorough
ly loosened the earth which Mr.. Robinson
removed.
The starting OF the work upon the new
water werks was witnessed by number
OF the villagers. who enjoyed the informal
ceremony very much.
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1.-THE NEWS OF THE STATE. /

day. Several are at the terrace and each
Gay loads OF furniture are seen coming
into the place.
The new uniforms OF the Remington
club have arrived. They are black. with
the name OF the club across the breast In
white letters.
Numerous fishermen are TO be seen on
Pomham every morning ut daybreak. In
search OF tataug. Several good catches
have been made.
The cottagers are coming thicker every
day. Several are at the terrace and each
day lvads OF furniture are seen coming
into the place.
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CENTREVILLE.

At the F'iheld homestead the willing
Workers connected with the Centreville
NJ. n. church held a New England supper.
which proved 10 be a very successful al
fair The meal was served from until
3 o'clock, when those who had feasted
were entertained with an interesting pro
gram of n musical nature. the numbers or
which were supplied by local talent AT
the conclusion refreshments and candy
were sold and the remainder OF the even
ing pleasantly spent socially.
Senator Treat has removed from his for
mer home on Warwick avenue TO his
handsome new residence upon the New
InphCn turnplke.
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NARROW ESCAPE.

Miss Susie Brown. one OF Riversides
social favorites had narrow escape
from serious injury yesterday. Miss
Brown works in jewelry shop in Provi-
dence, and while passing down the aisle
OF the shop she passed a machine with
a rapidly moving belt
Just as she was opposite the machine
the belt broke. one Of the loose ends
striking her In the head with such force
as to throw her with considerable vio-
lence against a bench. When Miss
Brown recovered from the effects of the
shock 1t was found that beyond a few
bruises she had sustained no injuries.
There was a hook in the belt which
would have produced serious results had
II caught In the young woman's hair.
DOG KILLED,
Yesterday a dog belonging TO Olney
Thornton got upon the railroad track and
was struck by an express train. The un-
lucky canine was thrown about $50 feet.
and when IL was picked up it was found
that both front legs and one shoulder
was broken.
Robert Gibson appeared upon the scene
and put the animal out of misery with
revolver.
THE WHIST CLUB.
The first prizes at the Riverside Whist
club were awarded TO Miss Grace Atwood
and Robert Mclaughlin. The consolation
prizes were given TO Miss Susie Brown
and John Jencks.
At the entertainment which accompan-
led the awarding Of the prizes Miss kath-
crime Alger Kenny. a popular elocution-
list OF Nebraska street, Providence, rem
dered several choice selections which
elected several encores from the select
circle OF appreciative auditors Miss Ken
10, Ia II estll Il
and carried in her hand a handsome bo-
quet OF tea roses.
INSTRUCTED CULvERT.
Highway Commissioner T. /. Mederery
has discovered that when the under
ground conduits OF the Providence Tele-
phone company were put in one OF the
culverts on Pawtucket avenue which Is
a part OF the highway drainage system.
was totally obstructed.
Mr.. Mcdbery apprised Councilman #.
w. Cady OF the fact, who I'm return has
reported the matter TO the town council.
Personal MENTION.
Miss Lisla Hiscox has been confined TO
her home for several days with tonsilitis.
Mr.. George Morris has been entertain
ing friends from New York.
MIR Arthur j. Cranshaw, formerly a
resident here but now OF Providence. was
in town yesterday.
Warren Brown, who was injured by a
baseball bat recently Is rapidly recover
ing.
Mrs. Susan Littleheld. OF Bristol was
the guest OF Mrs. f. NJ. Hiscox yesterday.
Mrs Emma Sweet is III at her home on
Dyer avenue.
MINOR MENTION
The Rhode Island company are making
extensive repairs on their tracks near
Armington's corner
The executive committee OF the River
side Improvement society met with III.
Anthony Dyer last evening.
Farragut Relief Corps met In Pythian
hall fagt night. The department. COM
mander was present and speeches were
made Ice cream and cake were served.
The tracks at one OF the switches below
the Turner avenue crossing have been re-
paired by Section foreman Dawiey.
Numerous fishermen are 90 he seen N
Pomham every morning ~ daybreak. in
search OF tautog Several good catchesh
have oeen made.
Tha- cottaRers are coming thicker every
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wiNsLow's soorHlNG sYkLt
has been used for over sixty years Oy
niiiions OF mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. "
soothss the child. softens the gums. a.
lays all pain, cures wind colic. ano ls the
best remedy for Diarrohea. IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. sold
by druggists I'm every part OF the world
twenty-five cents n bottle. Be ture and
tsk for Mrs Winsiow's Soothing syrup
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RIVERSIDE.
A HoIdup and a Scrap Canon.
lCus Rowing Clubs Minstrel
Show a Success.

Last night as George Crawford was go
ing to his home on Grant avenue he was
held UP by stranger. who seemed TO
be more or less under the influence or
liquor. The stranger did not demand
Mr.. Crawford's valuables, but stopped
Scb S sPs I'd Ssss ssusns 70 ss ~
Mr. Crawford. who is solidly built and
athletic. objected TO this. and soon there
was a mx.up OF the liveliest kind. me
stranger struck at him, but he evaded
the blow and landed counter blow with
good effect
When the scrap was over the stranger
nmsTsins nsFssni e that MP p crawford era % was hard
man. and he did not want anything more
TO do with him Young CRAWFORD
knuckles being hard was what propapiy
convinced the stranger that he was a
bad man.
A SUCCESSFUL SHOW.
The Canonicus Rowing club concluded
its minstrel show i'm Mechanics hall last
night. The attendance was very. good,
although the house was not packed. as ~
was on its opening night. The program
was a bowling success from start TO nm
ish.
The local hits had the virtue of being
new and original while they were made
In a manner that kept the audience roar
ed as interlocutor, and was a decided
success in the role.
Several Of the solos were heartily en-
cored. The following was the program:
Overture. entire circle: solo. ''Under the
Bamboo Tree" Mr.. German: solo. Please
Go Way and Let Me Sleep" Mr. Tobin;
solo. I'm the Sweet Bye and Bye Mr.:
solo Home Amt Nothing Like This,
Mr.. Read; solo. kiss Yourself Good
bye" Ne. Monroe; finale. Mr.. Edward NJ
Albro.
Mr.. Harry d. German repeated the
tenor solo rendered on the first evening.
The Kings Highway" from the High
wayman.
Messrs. Frank Read. Daniel Hagan and
Frank Kingsford manipulated the bones
and William w. Monroe. John Tobn and
william NJ. Albro handled the tambos.
The chorus was composed of Messrs
Harry Gage. Alfred T. Albro. Byron Ma.
con, Arthur Allen. Frank Schellinger
Harry German. Walter Brown Il. J. Gaff-
ney. Charles Severance and V. Weeden.
Messrs Brown, Kingsford and Schel-
linger rendered musical sketch, "A Bit
OF Nonsense" very aeeePtabiy. The en-
tertainment concluded with a laughable
sketch entitled Dat Coled Skule." with
the following cast:
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CAMP ltFa.

The Providence News Summer Resort
Bureau can supply YOU with guides 70
the very best sections OF New Fnsnnd
n, Won are looking for a good camp for
tns coming summer. Excellent fishing
among the Maine woods and other sec
tions' booklets free 10 al applicanta
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ARCTIC CENTRE.

Considerable complaint was heard
about Arctic Centre yesterday afternoon
on account of the inconvenience caused
by the freight due at about noon. The
TRAIN arrived at about ten minutes before
noon yesterday and effectually blocked
tho Arctic crossing for a period lasting
at lsaSt ten minutes, and as this hour Is
one of the busiest the number OF both
teamsters and pedestrians who were In
csnvenisnced by the train was much lar
ger than IL would have been at another
time. Although the train. which was
composed OF an engine with a number
Of cars In front as well as behind It. was
moving UP and down the track most OF
the time. II was so long that II kept the
crossing blocked.
Several wagons driven by more daring
drivers dashed across when the train
happened TO draw UP the track little
farther than usual, and had narrow es-
capes OF being caught
Although IL IN not uncommon for the
trains to close the crossing for few
minutes the citizens think II little
too much 10 close IL for ten minutes, es-
pecially In the middle of the day, and
besides, 1t should be remembered that the
law says something about a limit or fve
minutes and q fine Of from SIS to 500.
Rev. r. s. Stanton, for several years
preacher at the Pawtuxet Valley Advent
Christian church, has resigned his posi-
ton upon the plea OF lack of time. Mr..
Stanton is a music teacher in Massachu-
setts and preached at the Arctic Centre
church on Sunday. and he has decided
to devote his time wholly to music and
give UP the pulpit. Rev. William Dixon
will preach In his stead on Sunday. Mr.
Dixon also attended the prayer and con-
ference meeting held at the rooms OF the
church last evening and conducted the
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w. SLATER MowRY HAS REMOD-
eled Robbins Restaurant. II Hartford
avenue. Everything ths best
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RIVER POINT.

In the parlors OF the River Point Con-
gregatiopal church last evening another
social held under the direction OF
committee composed OF w. T.. Smith, was
given. which was very successful, ana
was rendered before a large, audience
The program as rendered included the fol
lowing numbers: Piano duet, Misses
Lillian S. Reooh and Jessie NJ. Wheelock,
soprano solo, Miss Mary G. Duffy; tenor
solo, Gustave Lentz OF Providence. IAN
tern slide exhibition. w. T.. Smith; So
prano solo. Miss Duffy; tenor solo. Mr.:
Lenz piano duet. Misses Reoch and
WheeIock. A short farce entitled should
This Meet the Eye" was then presented,
the characters being sustained by the fol
lowing: X. s. Reoch, Everett Nichols,
Ernest Bolderson. William Stubbs, Jr.,
James Craig. Campbell Urquhart, Miss
May Lamphere and Miss Ethel Anderson.
At the close of the entertainment re-
freshments were sold and the remainder
of the evening pleasantly spent socially
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POLO STABLES.

Several Ct the people at tho center have
lot their stables TO the polo club The
stables so lot are being lifted with box
stalls for the horses and shower baths
FOR the players. Among those who have
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JOHN o'CONNElI,
Hats Caps, Furnishings, Trunk Store and
Laundry is Just above the postoffice.
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A ROUGH GANG.

is morning a gang OF Italians who
.mployed at the Atlantic mills. nights
ed In line and forced men. women
children into the street and this n
sd upon as a nuisance to the law