The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-08

The committee of inquiry in regard to
annexation met at the council chamber
for organization last evening. III. b.
Wood was elected chairman, William r.
King secretary.
A general talk was INDUCED in in re-
gard to the procedure of the committee.
The only definite action taken was to
petition the council to appoint COM
mittee of three to obtain estimates OF the
cost of construction of sewer from the
city of Providence on Westminster street
through Olneyville Square and Plainfield
street to the junction OF Dyer avenue and
Plainfield street.
Said committee also to secure from
the General Assembly such legisla-
tion as may be necessary for the
assessments for the construction OF said
sewer, also to obtain permission from the
city OF Providence to enter the sewer OF
said city ut the city line on Westminster
street In Olneyville. Also to direct said
committee to report to the Council at the
earliest possible date.
IL the city declines to allow q connec-
tion Of Johnston sewer with their sys-
tenn, then only by annexation can a
sewerage system for Olneyvilie be OBJ
tanned.
1t was shown that the tax of only s1.00,
which is the present rate, will causea de-
felt OF s25, 900 this year.
Last year witha S1.25 rate the deficit
was between six and seven thousand dol
lars.
In regard to the schools it was stated
that already District No. / needed two
additional rooms, Merino Building was
full, and District Is in three years time
will require another commodious build
ing like the Concord school to meet the
1A.x f-. Aots d.,
that section.
Estimates for a paid fire department
was discussed on the basis of a fire engine,
five permanent men at 5000 each per year,
and 10 call men at $50 each. Three horses
would be required and something like
5000 per year would be the total cost of
maintenance. Members of the committee
stated yesterday that they were receiving
urgent requests to lend their aid toward
annexation rather than fire district.
The arguments advanced were varied,
some irrevelant, Others weighty and de-
serving of consideration.
1t IL claimed that the city of Providence
Is very desirous OF securing Neutaconko-
nut Hill for park purposes, and with
line OF the annexed district
great growth would be assured for
the territory between Olneyville square
and that point, which would make Olney-
vile greater business centre. The an
nexationists contend that IL the section
In question became part OF Providence,
free postal delivery would be secured i'm
mediately. This has long been looked
forward to in the Olneyville section.
Notes About Town.
In the Eighth District Court this morn
ing, Vincenzo lllomoni, charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was bound
over to await the action of the grand jury
in the sum OF $500.
Edward Perry was fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness.
Patrick McCulla aud Kate c. Conway
were married from st. Mary's Church at
3 o'clock this morning. The bridesmaid
was Miss Annie Conway, sister of the
bride, and the best man was Robert Nc
Culla.
Rev. j. v. Osterhout conducts q SER
vice OF prayer at the Broadway Church,
every evening this week at 7:45.
Experience in Foreign Land" is to
be the subject OF an illustrated lecture at
the Free Baptist Church this evening.
George III. Carruthers will have charge
OF the Messiah Chapter coffee room which
will open tomorrow night.
A slight fire occurred in the fish market
Of Jeremiah Lynch on Putnam street, at
about O'Clock last evening. 1t was oc-
casioned by overturning a lamp. Loss
900, covered by insurance.
Probate Court Business.
Before Judge King this morning the
fifteenth report OF Ezra Clifford guardian
OF Joseph n. Young, was allowed.
Gilbert Swain was appointed guardian
of The person and estate OF Clara Handy.
Appraisers w. Waters, James Davis
and Ezra Clifford.
The probate of the will OF Lizzie Barry
was continued TO Jan. %.
The final account OF John Sawyer, ad-
ministrator on the estate OF John X.
Wilbur, was allowed.
Ella Henry gave notice OF intent to cue
to recover the amount OF her claim against
the estate OF Samuel Scranton that was
rejected by the court.
Plainficld Street Car Service.
The committee on better car service on
Plainfield street and for the Thornton
route, appointed Mt recent meeting OF
the Olneyvillo Business Mems Associate ION,
In an interview with Manager Potter were
promised a consideration OF the matter
toward the last of this month when the
change In the cable road In made to trolly
servics. II was suggested that the
white cars might be discontinued for
larger ones II the Johnston patrons
would be willing to give up
direct run TO Red Bridge. The committee
did not sanction this at the time. thinking
that 10 might be- better TO have small cars
often and 60 over the hill than large cars,
even II they are cnsier riding. running