The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

| the committee on claims Of Isaac p. Bas-
| sett and Rosella Whittemore for abate-
ment of sewer tax, to the committee on
claims TO define grade OF Eden street. to
In Eden street. 10 the committee on sew
ers; Of William g. Russell and Moses
Williams, for the release OF certain lands
by the city, to the commissioner Of pub
lie works: for sewer in High
street, to the COMMITTEES, on sewers !:
Of II. o. Trip for abatement of
tax to the joint committee on pending
suits for concrete on Maple street. to
the committee on highways of III. Il.
Dodge for compensation for damages to
the joint committee on Claims; of II. r.
McKenna and Bridget Lynch for yemis-
ing assessment respectively, to the COM
mittee on claims for lamps on Central
street, to the committee on lamps for a
sewer In Eddy street, to the committee on
sewers.
Free Concerts.
Mr.. vose introduced resolution APP
propriating 81 900 for free concerts at
Roger Williams Park.
Mr.. Clark moved that it be referred to
the committee on parks, but Mr.. Vose
moved to amend and refer 1t to the com
mittee on finance. Passed.
Mr.. Vose explained that IL would cost
5000 to furnish these concerts, but the
park commissioners would be able to OBJ
tain "a 900 from persons interested in the
park and that an appropriation of 81 900
only, would be needed.
In Regard to City Lighting.
Mr.. REYNOLDS introduced resolution
appointing joint special committee to
inquire into and report on the advisa-
bility of the city of Providence construct
ing an electric light plant.
Mr.. Mccarthy called attention to the
fact that the city's contracts witch the
Narragansett Electric Lighting compa
extended TO January, 1894, and said that
If the bill at present before the General
Assembly passed, the city would not have
the right to erect poles and wires.
Mr.. Reynolds said that the contracts
covered only u certain number or miles,
and the city could put lights on other
streets, and also that it would take some
time to equip a plant. so it would do no
harm TO find out the cost.
The resolution was adopted, and Coun-
cilmen Reynolds, Barney and Parkhurst
were appointed on the part of the council
"A resolution to rebuild Lester street
was referred to the committee Oh high
ways.
j. T.. Kendrick introduced a resolution
directing the city treasurer to pay Col.
Cyrus NJ. Van Slyck for services as acting x
city solicitor from March l, at t5e rate of
5000 per year. Passed.
Mr.. Mccarthy introduced the following
resolution:
Resolved That His Honor the Mayor. with
three members OF the Common Council and
such members of the Board of Aldermen as
said Board shall add, and the City Solicitor,
be and they are hereby appointed joint spec
ial com mittce TO apply TO the General Assem-
bly, for the enactment OF such legislation as
will empower the city Of Providence by ordi-
nance or by, contract, to be approved by the
City Council, TO levy upon and collect an
equitable tax from all individuals, parties and
corporations that now use, and such others as
shall acquire any special franchise In the
streets, lanes, highways, squares or other pub
lie place or places In the city; also for the re-
peal of Chapter g75 of the Public Laws passed
on May 20. 1891, or for such amendment of
said chapter as will empower the city to levy
and collect said tax without granting any ex-
elusive right or franchise as consideration
for payment of said tax; said committee MAJ
report to either branch of the City Council.
The resolution passed, and President
Watson appointed on the committee
Messrs. McCwsthy, j. II. Kendrick and
Aldrich.
The CON nj cil then adiourned