The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13

For the first time in several weeks
the harbor has been comparatively freed
froml the ice embargo that has been
placed upon it by King Winter and az
a result the influx ~ coal-laden harges
and other vessels has been very noted
Almost all the ice that has crowded
the river from here 70 Newport and
even as far as the point has been carried
out 10 sea, leaving the passage way com
paratively freed In addition 70 that the
ice bound vessels have been freed from
their Arctic anchorages and yesterday
was made one Of the busiest days SO far
as shipping Is concerned that has been
known this winter
In all there were % vessels that ar
rived yesterday bringing some % 900
tons Of coal Some Of the vessels have
been loaded for tho past month. particu-
larly those coming from Hampton Roads
The only trouble which any Of the yes
sells experienced in the bay was from the
soft drift ace coming into the main stream
from tho tributary Streams between this
city and the ocean.
Yesterday though the New York steam
eIS were somewhat DELAYED they were
not so late as on previous days, the JOY
Line boat. the Edgemont coming 10 her
moorng at $50 O'Clock and the Pequot
aching here three-quarters OF an hour
later. The only trouble experienced with
the fee was about Fort Schuyler where
all the delay was caused. Though
breaking UP there also. the captains were
unanimous in saying that It was not
nearly so bad az 1t has been even there.
II was noted that many Of the vessels
M Ia h~ys a -.
with the fee nnd they will for the most
part all have to be overhauled at least
partially before being entirely seaworthy
nGain. Owing TO the battering done 10 the
Pequot during The past winter she will be
laid OFF for repairs and the Lowell will
take her place tonight.
The oyste: situation has also improved
and Mr.. Pettis when seen this morning
stated that the trade had about becomes
normal again AMI the fear OF a famine
was passed
CONDITIONS AT NEWPORT.
A heavy rain. hail and snow storm AT
Newport early today iced up the streets
and sidewalks ana made walking and
tesning dangerous. The storm. however
assisted by a nigh temperature loosened
the ice pack in tho harbor.
Fight tugs the government vessels and
the jamestown steamer got up steam
early anu OIFIlPl the inner IbTnoI 10 nav
lgstion. In the outer hsrbor ~ vessels
were awaiting an opportunity to sail and
observation seawaId showed much clear
water.
Although conditions along the wharves
had materially improved IL was feared
that the thaw would disappear too soon
and be replaced b. a severe cold wave
from the west which probably would
bring a renewal Of the ice embargo. The
wind hauled TO the westward AZ . o'clock.
and q heavy rain fell but the tempera
ture began to go down.
The government coaling station AZ
Bradford in Narraga gansett bay is stll sur
rounded by ice and the naval training
station. torpedo station and torpedo boats
are short Of fuel
Tug Virginia. with two harges of coal
reached Newport today after two weeks
7elay IN the sound. The coal I'm one 81
the barges will be sent to the training
station. Some Of the local yards are
short Of coal. II Is practically impossi-
ole 10 purchase soft coal and an attempt
" dealers 10 buy small lots in Fall River
failed.
Tug Georges Creek Of Baltimore. with
TWO barges. which left Boston on satur-
1ay. arrived at Newport today after a
-ough passage.