The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-22

The question of the mutila ton OF the
trees along the highways, which was
raised at the last meeting OF the business
men. is a more serious one than appears
at first thought. The protest which is
going up from abutting owners where
the trees are located Is simply on the
ground that fine shade trees which really
enhance the beauty OF the streets are
being mutilated and gradually killed.
Were this the only damage which does
or may result from the strtnging or
wires through the branches OF trees the
matter would he deplorable. But the
News man made a personal Investigation
of the trees through which wires were
strung yesterday and discovered that
aside from the damage which was
wrought that the lives OF passers by as
well as the property OF abutters were
Jeopardized by the wires so strung.
In many places the wires have swung
against the branches through which they
passed, wearing off the insulation and
leaving bare heavy wires and even cables
carrying high voltage. In wet weather
these uninsulated wires are a source or
danger. There ~ no reason why the
wires themselves are not liable to finally
chafe of and fall TO the street below.
In case OF fire these bare wires would
be a serious menace TO the firemen who
were forced 20 work near them and
through their interference with the work
OF the department might entail a serious
loss of life or property.
The trees themselves, where they come
In contact with the larger wires are de-
formed TO a considerable extent, and In
places big branches have been cut out,
impaIring the vitality OF the tree as well
as dishguring II.
The telephone company Ia putting it's
wires under ground from Arlington $
corner to Riverside square. and II seems
as though Il would be good idea to put
all the wires under ground in the thickly
settled part OF the town. or course the
companies would have to go TO consider
able expense. and the inconvenience or
having the rtreets torn UP would have
10 be borne. but the end would JUSTIFY
the means OF the removal from the
streets OF a constant source OF danger
and annoyance.
HIS FOOT CUT.
Yesterday Samuel Mitchell. the seven
year old son OF Granville Mitchell, who
resides in the rear Of No. First street
went into the back yard barefooted ana
stepped upon 80 old glass, cutting his
foot so severely that Il was feared that
he would bleed 20 death before the flow
OF blood could be staunched.
After working over the boy for over an
hour the bleeding was finally stopped and
the wound dressed Young Mitchell was
as comfortable as could be expected this
morning, but ft will be several days be-
fore he will be out to play again
MAKING ALTERATIONS.
workmen have commenced to make al
terations in the entrance of Tobin's block.
with a view 10 improving the facilities at
the post office, which IS now located In
the annex.
The roof Of the annex will be raised up
and the main stairway leading TO the up
per stories will be transferred to that por-
ton of the building, while the entrance 10
the postoffice will be transferred TO the
main structure.
When the work is completed the postal
quarter will be appreciably larger than
at present. enabling the office force 10
handle the business OF the office more
conveniently. as well. The light In the
lobby of the office will also be much I'M
proved.
CLOSE OF A TRAGEDY.
The last tragedy at Wilkesbarre Pier
was closed today when the funeral OF
Miles j. Daley was held from his late
residence at No. IS Sixth street. The fu-
neral was at half-past eight this morning
and was attended by a large concourse OF
friends and relatives. There were many
beautiful floral tributes, attesting the
esteem in which the young man was held
by his friends and associates.
After the services at the house the ro-
mains were taken 10 the Church OF the
Sacred Heart where a mass OF requiem
was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Keefe Inter
ment was at st. Francis cemetery.
BROKE HIS LEG.
There is a lot OF sympathy for Everett
Au~a ~ he
high school base ball team, who broke
his leg at the very start OF the season
yesterday while playing at Pawtuckct.
Griswold was standing In the base line
while catching n ball thrown To him In
the midst OF an exciting play. when q
base runner collided with him. In the fall
which resulted Griswold in some way
doubled his leg under him. breaking II
Just above the ankle.
DR.. Charles VI. French. who was
among the spectators OF the game rem
dered temporary assistance. after which
Griswold was brought in tho ambulance
to his home on Taunton avenue.
The accident will prevent the injured
player doing any more stunts on the dia-
mond this year and another player viii
| be substituted
REAL ESTATE REGISTER
The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded at the town clerk 3
office:
Jacob w. Wilbur sold TO Maria Joseph
seventeen lots on North Broadway park
annex plat for $40.
Antonio s. Snares sold 10 John j Fa-
gunder tract Of land on wilmarth avenue
| for 81.
James ~. Ingraham mortgnged 10 Theo-
dore r. Tillinghast one third In five tracts
OF land In East Providene for 500.
GOING TO GAsPEE POINT.
Friday. escorted By Robert Brown. a
teacher In the New Bedford high school,
who has been secured by the school COM
IL lr.as IN