The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-07
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The regular meeting of the Town Coun-
Gil was had yesterday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock in the council chamber.
The petition of the Postal Telegraph
Cable Company to lay wires on some Of
the principal streets, was granted.
A communication was received from
John M. Holt stating that his property
WAS overtaxed. 1t being taxed for more
than it brought at auction a while ago.
A communication from the town coun-
Gil OF Darlington in regard to the deposit
ing of garbage on the shore at Buttocks
Point cove was referred to the health
officer.
The petition of william G. Austin for a
second class liquor license AT Riverside,
continued from the last meeting, was
taken up and granted.
The petition of j ohm ii. Murphy to run
pool table at his place on Taunton ave-
nue. was granted.
The petition of the Union Railroad
Company for twenty year franchise was
next taken up. The petitioners ask for
exclusive right 10 lay rails and run cars
by any power that can lawfully be used
from Washington bridge to Riverside and
Washington bridge to Rumford, and
agree to lay rails and run cars on any
street or streets that the Town Council
shall direct or orier.
They also agree to run the East Provi-
dence cars up to or near Matherson street
to running and in general use. They also
agree for the first five years to give to the
town one per cent of the gross earnings
as a compensation for the franchise.
The matter was discussed at some
length and was finally continued to Sept
27th at 2 o'clock for a hearing.
There appears to be a general feeling OF
satisfaction in the town over the propo-
sition of the Uuion Company. The only
opposition which is expec,ed to be made
is by such persons as hold stock in the
Interstate Company.
Ths Inter r-State's layout was via Paw
tucket TO Bullock's Point, with connect
ing lines to " ashington and Red bridges.
The proposed route to Riverside would
open AN immense tract of country ad-
mirably suited for residences, which is of
little value at the present time owing to
its isolation. 1t goes without saying that
an electric line to Bullock's Point would
be heavily patronized during the summer
months.
The report of ID. S. Peck on laying
drain pipe on Brow street was received.
The report OF tae commission appointed
to establish grade on Summit street
made their report accompanied by "A plat.
The report was read, ana there being no
objections IL was received, and the grade
declared established and the plat ordered
TO be recorded.
The usual number of bills were re-
ceived and ordered paid, including the
last Of the bills on the repairs of Wash
ington Bridge. Mr.. Martin, who had
charge OF the WORK, said the work has
been very thoroughly done, and ought to
last a long time.
The cost was somewhat less than was
expected jndging from what il cost the
city of PROVIDENCE To fix their end TO I le
draw which IL not nearly as long AS the
East Providence end.
The cost To the town will not exceed
q, 200.
The town treasurer, w. w. Munroe,
presented his report, covering the past
six months:
SSsssS 90
Pad out.... 6s.2lb 10
Balance In treasury ............ 20.27s 80
Mrs. III. s. Babcock and the children
returned a few days ago. Mr.. Babcock
has gone to western Massachusetts for a
two weeks vacation.
Mrs. George A. Brown and children
have returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. III. Ray started this
morning for the White Mountains for a
few days.
A pocketbook was found on Potter
street last night. The owner can have it
10y calling at the police station and prov
ing property.
One man was arrested at the Broad way
House last night drunk; was iined 81 and
cost. One man from Riverside arrested
tor defacing building and breaking in n
door, fined $40 and Gusts. One arrested
on Water street for reveling
Reliance Lodge. |. q. q. f.. held their
regular meeting last night. After the
elular business, IL was voted TO visit
What Cheer Lodge in PROVIDENCE, rues-
day. Sept. "a
Buckiin Post. G. A. r.. met ms usual
last evening. One application was re-
ceived and referred. Voted to attend the
third anniversary Of Camp George g.
Mead, Sous of Veterans. tonight.
The Hon. ID. >. key, his SOL Edgar and
daughter Clara have Y me % WoousocKet
to attend the Moonsocket Fair.