The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-10
THE NEWS OF THE STATE.
BRISTOL.
Bad Outlook for Late Potato
CrOp-Nsw Rubbsr Works.
Town Council Meeting.

Some OF the farmers claim that their
late crop of potatoes Is rotting so badly
that IL will hardly pay TO dig them. one
farmer who has several acres says ne
will not get enough off all OF his grounds
10 pay for the seed.
MIR Charles II. Gilmore OF the Arm OF
Gilmore Brothers. wholesale produce
dealers OF Boston. was In town yesterday
prospecting The firm is the largest pota-
10 dealers In Boston. Mr.. Gilmore owns
the large hotel at the Ferry landing on
Portsmouth side.
Mr. Robert McCaughey, who is confined
az his home remains about the same,
there being no change since his sudden
Illness upon the street.
Mrs. Charles Allen. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mis-. Leonard Sandford on Constitution
street, left here yesterday with her chill
dren for Hudson. New York, where she
will join her husband, who is located
there in business.
A. Homing Antwerp pigeon was caught
yesterday by a lad named Alfred Lewis.
II fell near the Excelsior tennis court be-
ing much exhausted. on the right leg was
band containing the number 1850. and
under the right wing letters spelling
Dooey.
The new rubber plant is nearing COM
pletion, and from the present outlook the
plant within two weeks will commence
making gum shoes. IL is understood that
Mr. McCarty has already orders for all
the gum shoes he can make and he has
facilities for turning out 10000 pairs per
day. Knowing as he does that there are
at the present time a number OF rubber
boot makers now idle who are skilled
workmen he thinks OF making prepara-
ton for making boots later on He has al
ready engaged a number OF good shoe
makers. his conveniences for piece work.
ers far excels his old shop and all will be
provided with ample room and good
light.
Mr.. James Connery. who Is discharging
the cargo OF the Edith Dennis for the
Cranston woreted mill will have COM
pleted work today at 10 o'clock. having
unloaded nearly 200 tons OF coal and
carted II inside OF ten hours
Mrs. Mary Abbie Hazard OF Catherine
street has announced the engagement of
her granddaughter. Miss Queenie Hazard
Whyte. to Andrew J. Willis of Provi-
dence -
Mr.. Isaac II. Harris, a well known ci-
gar manufacturer Of New York. who has
large trade here and many friends. Is
spending few days In town.
The catboat Gamecock is anchored at
Walkers cove with her mast carried
away flush with the deck.
Last evening the town council met as
board OF canvassers. The number or
names on the list is 177l bu the canvass
Ing for the fall election may reduce the
total some.
After the canvass had been concluded
Councilman Cummings was appointed a
committee TO investigate with the view OF
ascertaining the persons who deposit
ashes and rubbish containing glass and
other refuse on Valley street between
High and Wood streets. He was also ap-
pointed to remove a dead tree on the
ha aeid of tb
stanton on Hope street
The sr rcyor of highways was instruct
ed 10 look after the replacing of all earth
eXcavated fer sewers. gas or water pipes
in the proper manner, the street to be
left In as good condition as when the
work is begun.
The chief of police was directed to noti-
fy Patrick Hammill to have the old
Tramp house. which he purchased at auc-
ton. removed from the lot II now stands
who has been confined TO his home on
Bristol Neck for several weeks past has
40 far recovered as to be able TO be out
again.
The steam yacht Partheni. owned by
Morton L. Plant Of New York is at the
Iterreshoff Manufacturing company pier.
having some repairs made.
The government buoy setter harbored
here last evening, being at anchor of the
steamboat landing.
The setni-finals were played Tuesday
for the Colt cup at the links of the Bris-
tol Golf club. at 10 O'Clock I'm the morn
ing In the semi-hnal Arnold l.. Hayes
beat Jack De Wolf up and 10 play
James De Wolf Archer beat Frank r.
Tucker UP and to play, and this leaves
Arnold l.. Hayes and James De Wolf
Archer 10 play the finals for the men &
club championship and the Colt cup.
Three years ago when the cup was new
Arnold l.. Hayes won IL. beating Archi-
bald Archer in the finals. The next year
he won IL again beating James De Volt
Archer and last year James De Wolf
Archer beat Mr. Hayes. II Mr.. Hayes
will retain It. The general opinion of the
club members is that Mr. Hayes will win.
The amount OF taxes received so far by
the town treasurer. who is also collector
Mr. r. II. Remington OF the hrm OF
Bliss. Remington & Company OF Boston,
was in town yesterday looking after the
Mr.. Thomas Grimes and family of Provi-
dence was in town yesterday visiting
friends.
Schooner Edith Dennis sailed for Ho-
boken. n. j., TO load coal for Somerset
Mass
The Suburban Railway company has
completed repairs upon the main road ana
left the driveway In very good condition.
on Braeford street yesterday a small
Portuguese boy was knocked down by a
lev gear. and the rar wheel passed over
his body. He was taken home and medi-
cal aid Immediately summoned.
Mr. and Mrs. Moses Morris infant
daughter, who has been sick for several
months. died at the residence Of her par
ents yesterday afternoon.
The funeral Of Mrs James Peters was
held this morning at St Nary's church.
Rev. Father r. McCabe. pastor OF the
church conducting the services.
The annual meeting Of the Bristol Yacht
club is 10 I've held next Tuesday evening
az the club house.
Rt Rev. Joseph Johnson. bishop Of Los
Angeles Cal. is visiting Mrs Samuel
Norris at the corner Of State and Hope
streets The bishop formerly was rector
at Trinity church here.