The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01

apparently simplifyigg matters, will give
the corporations what they desire.
Mr.. Parkhurst said that the ordinance
had been placed before the Council with
due notice for a full and fair discussion
and without any intention OF crowding II
down anyone's throat or OF railroad legis-
Station in the matter. He also
learn OF so much wholesale cor
ruption among city officials and that the
Mayor, commissioner of public works
and memb bers of the committee on lamps
were all creatures of the corporation. '1f
such is fact" continued Mr.. Park
hurst, "there is no need of placing
the interests of the city in the
hands Of any of its officials, excepting
the gentleman from the Sixth Ward, Mr..
Mccarthy, and the city would do we'll TO
make an assignment, wind up its affairs
and appoint Mr.. Mccarthy as receiver.
But sober consideration of the matter
will convince us that there is nothing
and dishonesty which have just
been made. This ordinance has
been drawn with view TO conduct the
public business in an orderly and business
like manner. The committee has consulted
the representatives of the corporations
interested, but those representatives have
certainly not insulted the committee
would be improper The desire OF
them all is to give the best public
service that is possible, and it may be said
without contradiction that Providence
has today telephone, street light and
street car systems that are not equalled
by those of any other city in the United
States.
81 should hate to think that our city
officers are as dishonest as they have to-
night been accused OF being. If / thought
SO i should nate to say so and should cer-
tainly hate to be quoted in public print as
SO saying"
Section 13 of the ordinance read as fol-
lows All arc lamps overhanging side
walks must be so placed as to leave a space
of eight feet clear between the lamp
and sidewalk, unless specially insu-
lated in manner approved by the
commissioner of public works.
Councilman Angel moved to amend by
striking out all of this section after the
word Sidewalk" and IL was SO voted.
The ordinance was then passed with
out further alteration, not, how
ever, until Mccarthy had said several
more uncomplimentary things about
it and read extracts from the city's
ancient history to show why these things
should not be. His motion that the bill
be sent back to the committee on ordi-
nances was strongly opposed by Mr.. Vose
and was lost.
Park Matters.
A resolution authorizing the park COM
missioners TO take possession OF Black
stone Park and TO remove the rubbish
therein was introduced. The resolution
the commissioners to be especial
ly careful, in cleaning up, not 10 remove
any laurel bushes or Towering shrubs, and
IL was passed.
Councilman Durfee presented the fol-
lowing resolution which was read and
passed:
they are hereby authorized and directed 20 take
possession of that parcel Of land located at The
junction OF Governor aud Williams street, con-
taining about 1852 square feet and which was taken
by the city OF Providence for park purposes under
the authority contained In Chapter sos Of the Pub
Resolution, Il No 7S2, approved November 20, 1891.
and said Park Commissioner arc also hereby di-
rected to ht up said parcel Of land for park pnr-
poses.
Councilman William p. Vaughan pre-
sented the monthly report of the com
mittee on finance and it was
received. The committee recon-
mended that the inspector OF plumb
ng be authorized TO appoint
! n assistant Inspector at a salary not TO
exceed 81 per week, and that he be author
zed to purchase horse and carriage for
use i'm the department, the cost of which
must not exceed $3.50. Passed.
The committee also recommended that |
he city messenger bc authorized TO ex-
pend not more than $500 on repairs in the |
,ity treasurer's office. Passed.
And that the holders OF the city |
registered bonds issued in the sum OF |
'400, 900 and known as the highway bonds |
De allowed TO exchange the same for |
coupon bonds.
The monthly report OF tho city treas
irer was received and ordered committed |
% the Board of Aldermen.
Mr.. Vaughan presented resolution ac-
'eptiug certain gifts 90 the North Burial
iround, and IL was adopted.
A Joint resolution directing the supcrin-
endent OF public buildings 90 make al
erations in the ward room on Harrison
treet was presented by Mr. Burton and
vas adopted.
A Joint resolution adding $500 20 the
for the use of the Joint
on highways was passed.
Mr.. Durfee introduced a resolution TO
concrete sidewalks on North Main, Earle,
Greenwich. Fountain, Barnes, Camp,
'lcasanN Congdon aud Wostminster
treets and Wesleyan avenue. The
butting owners having been notified
o concrete the walks last year by the
,ouncil and not having complied with
he order the Couneu authorized the