The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-19

THE NEWS.
| the ordinance for the third time, and
thenplace the blame for the delay on the
shoulders of the board OF aldermen.
Mr.. Angel said that he would like to
make an amendment TO section Ia OF the
ordinance, placing the rate OF compensa-
tion at 5000 instead of $500 per annum
lie could not believe that the
duties OF the Office were so arduous rs TO
demand such large compensation. The
| licerse commissioners received but 1000.
| The park commissioner received no COM
| pensation, and he could not see any reason
| why a member OF the fire commission
should expect such high rate of remun-
Grafton.
Mr. Ira Winsor said that he could not
believe that the cause of the trouble
rested upon matter OF dollars and cents.
lie might be regarded as ths father of the
commission; he was thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with its duties and he knew that the
abors of the new board could not be
compared with those OF the iicense
and park commissions. III he should be
appointed To snch an Office he would be
willing TO assume the duties without
compensation, but II the members were
10 be paid for their wori. 10 was worth
$500 II II was worth anything.
Mr.. Barstow asked for information re-
specting these duties.
Mr.. Barney replied that the duties would
comprise those of the present committee
on fire department as well as portion of
those that were now placed upon the
shoulders OF the chief. In his opinion
SSOOwas no more than fair compensation
for the labors imposed.
A vote was taken upon the amendment
and Ii was lost, and the original ordinance
Was then passed.
Mr.. Durfee presented resolution au-
thorizing the paving of East, Tockwotten
and Wickenden streets with granite
blocks. The resolution was unanimously
approved.
The resolution to pave Stevens street
was also adopted
The resolutions to locate sewers in West
field street, and Wcstiield and Fuller
streets were referred TO the committee on
sewers.
At the recommendation of Mr..
Barstow, the gift OF s75 to the North bury
ing ground from Edward L. and George
Hale, was accepted.
| Thanks to rrcs dsnt ana Clerk.
Mr. Angel In the chair.
Mr.. J. VI. Kendrick introduced a reso-
luton conveying the thanks Of the com
mon council to Clinton ID. Sellew for the
able, conscientious and impartial man
ner in which he had presided over its de-
liberations for the past year. In speak
ing to the resolution MIR. Kendr,ck
made felicitous and effective
speech. He referred to the
results of the election whereby many who
had been active, able and consistent assoc
ciates had been retired. Mr.. Millen of
Ward had withdrawn with his colors
flying and with shot in the locker. IL
was not forced resignation, but
such was not the case OF some mem
bers. The round ruddy face OF the
member of Ward s (Mr. Read) would be
missed from the floor and several inn
portant committees. The council had
been been threatened with the loss OF its
only Angel, but his return was assured,
while we shall never see our only Darling
again. The council has met
with serious loss i'm conse-
quencc OF the West wind which
blew over the Tenth, and other changes
have been wrought by the retirement OF
members whom we hate to spare. Mr..
Kendrick alluded TO the universal respect
and consideration which has pcrmeated
the body, and particularly wes this true
as affecting Pres :dent Sellew, whose cour-
tesy and impartiaity had met with the
hearty approval OF every member.
Mr.. Darcy Of Ward 10 recorded the reso-
lution. He said that at all times the
president had been courteous, consider
ate and agreeable gentleman. His coll
leagues OF Ward 10 united with him IN
their esteem and appreciation of his inn
Partially and unfail,Dg courtesy. He
expressed theic earnest wish that no would
be reelected TO the Office next year.
Mr.. Barney said that he was reminded
OF Mark Twain's hero, Tom Sawyer, who
took refuge in the church gallery after
his wanderings to hear his funeral sermon.
Such was the experiences OF the ro-
tiring member at the hands of the gem
tleman from Ward 4. He left the body
in which he had served for three years
with sincere regret and yet he predicted
that the gentlemen who succeeded the
retiring members would prove en-
inently qualified TO III the
vacancies. He eulogized the
presiding officer for his able and digni-
fled administration, and regretted that he
was dc barred from the privilege of con-
tributing to his reelection. The body
would honor Itself by comforting the honor
OF recollection upon President SslIcw.
Mr.. j. III. Kendrick took occasion TO
pay compliment to Mr.. Barney for his
efficient services as chairman OF the special
committee on park extension. Ii was
largely due TO him that so large
portion or the lands had
baon secured and the titles
passed. He hoped that his
services would he retained on the COM
mittec next year. The presence, how
ever, of the silver tongucd Nestor from
the Third (Mr Burdick) and the Tireless
from the Sixth (Mr. Mccarthy
would save the incoming council from
any application of ennui. The resolution
was then PASSED unanimously by rising
vote.
Mr.. Ira Winsor moved that the gavcl,