The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-24
WAS ORDERED PAID.
Lawyers Cooke and Allen
Will Get Their Money.
East Providence Council Finally De-
cides to Settle Big Bill.

Gil held special meeting. George B.
Boyden petitioned to have his liquor Ii
cense at Crescent Park tranferred from
the club house TO the hotel. A motion
was made to continue the petition with
order of notice, but the motion was lost.
John III. Leonard petitioned for the
abatement of personal tax assessed to
him in 1894, mr.. Leonard having invest
cd all such property in real estate, but Ia
that year be was taxed both real and per-
sonal, making q double tax. He stated
that he went before Dir. Luther, one of
the assessors for that year, and signified
his willingness to make oath TO the fact,
but was told ii was not necessary, as he
would fix Ii. Councilman White said
that IL Mr.. Luther would state to the
Coucil that he had made a mistake be
would vote to abate II. The petition was
then continued until the next meeting.
A petition was received from Andrew ~.
Medberry, administrators OF the Hiram
Goff estate. asking for an abatement of
and 1t was granted.
Martin v. B. Wilcox wanted an abste-
ment ON his real estate, but he was given
leave to Withdraw his petition.
The Hudson Band petitioned for a
license to hold fair In town hall for
two weeks commencing Nov. 2. They
also asked for the free use Of the hall In
consideration of the free concerts which
the band has given during the summer
on Town Hall square. The petition was
granted on condition that the band paw
~ q night for running expenses. ~~
II. ". Plummer OF Riverside wished
an abatement OF his tax, and Jacob 5.
Martin desired an abatement OF the tax
uopn the estate of Abby M. Martin, both
of which were referred to the tax assess
ors.
The bill of Attorneys Cook and Allen
amounting to $4,000 for defending the
town in the suits arising from the cele-
brated tax assessment OF 1894 was taken up.
II had been returned to tine attorney to be
itemized, but it came back TO the Council
Just as 1t had left it. Mr.. Allen was
present and said the bill had been pre-
viously explained and he saw no good
reason to change 1t. Mr.. McCausland was
in favor of referring the bill TO the town
solicitor, Mr.. White, did not thinS it would
do any good. Mr.. Wilson asked tho town So
licitor what would probably be the result
IL the bill was taken TO court. Mr.. Mitchell
gave 1t as his opinion that the full amount
of the bill would be collected IL taxen
to court. Mr.. White was in favor of
fighting it. President Anthony thought
the bill was nigh, but also thought the
chances were that the bill, together with
the costs OF court, would be collected.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the bill be paid.
Mr.. Martin seconded the motion. When
the motion was put these gentlemen
voted yes, and Mr.. McCausisn and Mr.
White came out with a most emphatic
no. President Anthony then voted yes
and the bill was ordered paid.
A petition was received from numerous
taxpsyers.on Woodward avenue asking
that an additional free hydrant be placed
on that street and ii was granted.
Mr.. Anthony Barney was present and
asked the Council il 1t was necessary that
the name of Sutton street be changed,
and was informed that the Council would
consider any petition OF the residents of
that street.
petition was received asking that a
fire hydrant be located on Central avenue
and one at the corner of Watermsn ave-
nue. and Cole street both OF which were
granted.
The matter of street signs was referred to
the next meeting.
President Anthony stated that he had
nearly completed arrangements for the
steam heating of the town hall and was
empowered to sign any contract for that
job.
On recommendation OF 8. s. Barney,
Mr.. Thomas Il. Lawton, was appointed
deputy sealer of weights and measures.
Mr.. Mccormick asked the Council to
order the culvert near his house enlarged
and his request was grantee.
The Waterman avenue matter was
brought up. Mr.. A. o. Miles was present
and said he did not wish to have the trees
in front OF his residence disturbed and the
Council decided 10 grade back from the
curbing so that the sidewalk will not
have TO be cut down.
Councilman McCausland was instructed
to have a three foot concrete gutter laio
on tho south side of Waterman avenue,
and Macadam the remainder Of the space
to the car track.
The matter Of opening Summit street
was taken up, but IL was decided TO wait
until the 90 days should expire which
will bo Nov. 1.
The question Of repairing Watchemoket
square, both block pavement and mac
adam were discussed and the Council
rather favored the pavement, the only
objection to IL being that 1t would wear
slippery ana IT was finally decided to
macadsmize IL.
The committee on Waterman avenue was
authorized to interview the attorney OF
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad ana make arrangements sbou,
axfpo the rafIroad brfdgo and waehout