The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-26
AcONPR0N|SEPR()POSED
By the Beard Of Aldermen on the
Park Laborers' Pay.
ALDERMAN OLNEY OFFERED IT.
In Substance IL Authoriz q tho Park Conn
mi, sioncrs to Employ Laborers, Leav-
ing rate OF lay Discre ionary- This
Would Mean a Dollar Fay.

The board OF aldermen met in special
session by order OF the mayor at IL o'clock
today, TO take action in view of the nom
concurrence Of the council in the
board amendment to the resolution
increasing the rate of compensa-
tion TO be paid 10 laborers on the pro-
posed extens on to Roger Williams park
from rs cents to 81 per day for eight
hours work. This board previously
met in executive session, and agreed
upon the indefinite postponement OF the
original resolution end compromise
resolution leaving matter OF compensa-
tion 10 the park commissioners.
Alderman Ballou moved the indefinite
postponement of the resolution and the
motion prevailed.
Alderman Olney introduced the sub
stitutc resolution which was unanimous
ly adopted as follows:
Alderman O.ney's Resolution.
Resolved, That the park commissioners
be and they are hereby requested to cause
such work to be done for the improve
ment OF Roger Williams park as can be
advantageously accomplished during the
present winter season so as to give needy
citizens of this city employment, said
work TO be done in accordance with plans
to be furnished by the city en-
gineer, the expense thereby to be charged
to the special appropriation for parks
made by chapter - of the ordinances.
Others Matters Acted Or.
A communication was received from
the Rhode Island Central Labor union
protesting against the action OF the COM
mon council in refusing TO accept the
amendment OF the board increasing the
compensation of the laborers on the Roger
Williams park extension to S1 per day.
The union was opposed to such policy OF
mistaken economy and thereby enters its
protest.
On recommendation of ths., chief of
police patrolmen William e. Pienier,
Charles A. Tenner, Cornelius DAILY,
Patrick ]. MeEIfoy, q.
William GaIligan, Eganl, De Gra-
do, Stephen Ryan, Louis III. Streetcr,
Robert Il. Cannon, Edward ID. Coakley,
Thomas j. McCerti1, were appointed to
the permanent force, having successfully
passed the physical examination by Sur
geon Palmer after six months service in
the department.
lac lumbing Ordinance.
Alderman Burrows called from the table
the bill amending plumbing ordinance
and moved concurrence with
the council. Inspector Bemis
explained the amendments which
were technical and in the line of economy
as affecting water and sewer pipe connec-
tions, and the ardconcurred. The board
then adjourned.
special Council Meeting.
The mayor win call special meeting Of
the common council Thursday next at II
O'Clock. AS neither body would in all
probability rescind from their action, the
compromise resolution emanating from
the board will probably meet with the APP
proval OF the council. The park COM
nrissioners may be trusted with reason
able adjustment OF the rate of com
pensation. Two of the commissioners
have placed themselves on record in the
vote as favorable to 81 per day, SO that
favorable action by the council will ensure
that rate OF pay.