The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-18
BLACKSTONE VALLEY.
pAwruckET.

MOG1ImR
Both branches of the city government
iarremsnt of the City Hall came up and
in the Common Council q communica-
tion from the commissioners was read.
After the plans Of William H. Walker a.
Son had been accepted, It was found that
the entire east wall and portion OF the
ing were unfit. The extra work thus
necessitated was incorporated In
the plans and specification, and upon ad-
vertising for bids the commissioners found
that this would increase the cost OF con-
struction about 5000. Besides this, the
actual cost OF construction, no provision
being made for ventilation and heating
This would cost about a, 900 more.
Acc, moanying the report was an ordi-
nance providing for the approximation OF
$4,000 additional to the amount already
other expenses. Tbis ordinance was re-
ferred by the council to the joint stand
ing committee on finance
In the Board OF Aldermen an ordinance
was presented In amendment OF the ordi-
nance provididg for the enlargement OF
the City Hall and appointment OF commits
sionors.
This was indefinitely postponed.
The ordinance providing for the appro-
priation of $30,0 900 for an addition to the
Garden street school house was passed by
both branches.
veto of the resolution relating to the pur-
chase Of coal was sustained.
The following ordinances were read
and passed; Appropriating 500 for
a sewer in Capital street; 100 for
sewer in Keplar street: q, 200 for q sewer
for sewer in Vernon street; $4,000 for
the purchase of curbing: 5000 for the
construction of water works; $50. 500 ad-
ditional for work on highways; $4,000
for block paving and MOO macadam, ,s I'm.
izing Pine street; 500 Tor the
t25 for additional scates In the Office of
sealer of weights aud measures, $50 for
furnishing and renting an office for the
inspector of plumbing, and 81 500 per year
for the salary of said official; and an ordi-
nance providing that the heads OF depart
legislation enacted by the city council af-
fecting said departments.
Considerable business Of minor import
ance was then transacted, and several
other matters were continued, or referred
to committees.
were appointed special committee to
consider the best method of collecting and
disposing OF swill and offal.
The city sergeant was ordered to notify
the Pawtucket Street Railway Company
to remove its turntable on Broad street
company to amend their ordinance so
that they may lay rails on Lumber street
and also ON Pleasant street WAS referred.
Joint resolution ordering the widening
of Main street from Commerce to Garden
street was passed.
the September term Of term Of the Court
Pleas:
Grand-Charles r. Bucklin.
First-class Petit-Edward ~. Arnold.
Thornton II. Adams, Henry b. Metcalf,
George B. Allen and Frederick w. Allen.
second-class Petit-Charles Acmann,
William A. Carter Samuel Anderson,
John Cockcroft and John A. Arnold.
A resolution was presented by Alderman
Adams to rescind the vote passed March
IL, whereby Thomas 4. Meehan was ap-
pointed assistant janttor with salary OF
$50 per month. The mayor said that the
men at the station told him the place was
never so well cared for.
Alderman Adams called for the ques-
tion and the Mayor refused to put II.
Alderman Adams appealed from the de-
cision and the Mayor explained his rul-
ing by saying that the man should not be
discharged without hearing.
Alderman agreed with the Mayor, and
the matter was laid on the table.
As . Board Of Health.
The board then convened as Board of
Health, and ordered nuisances on the
estates Of Caroline ID. 1ravers, Richard
McCourt and the Daniel AnRell heirs
abated within seven days.
Vino Clerks vs.. Undertakcrs.
The wine clerks and the undertakers
played game Of baseball on the Dexter
street grounds yesterday afternoon for
the benefit OF the poor children's excur-
sion. Prior to the game y procession Of
children paraded through the principal
Dtreets OF the city, headed by the Paw
City Band. The game resulted in VIC
tory for the undertakers, the score being
i3 to TO-
Exchange Street bridge.
The committee on streets aud bridges
of the City Council met this morning to
look into the condition OF Exchange
street bridge as regards the strength and
safety of the structure. Charles Ii. Par
ker, who drew the plans for the bridge
aud engineered the work, was present and
was instructed by the committee to ex-
anime into the condition Of the structure
and ascertain what WAS best to be done.
The Probate Court.
A session of the Probate Court was held
this morning, and in addition to business
of a routine nature the court appointed
Leroy Daniels. Jr., of Worcester, guar
dian Of the person and estate in RHODE
ISLAND of Walter w. Daniels.
Points Of Interest.
The alarm of fire yesterday afternoon
,xas for fire in some rubbish in the cell
lar of Joseph Smiths block, at the corner
Of Middle and East streets. Damage
Ilight.
In the District Court this morning six
persons were fined tor drunkenness.
DAviSviLlE.
The annual clambake of the French
town church was held yesterday. The
attendance was large and the affair a
pleasant success in every particular. Law
ingstone Band Of East Greenwich was
engaged to furnish music for the occa-
sion.
Henry Wilcox, who had been ANNOYED
by the nightly disappearance of young
ducks, found large owl Wedn esday
morning in trap he had set.
lONSDAlE.
Mr. Whittemore, principal of the High
school, and family arrived home Tuesday
evening after n six weeks vacation at