The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-04
CITY LIGHTING PLANT.
Resolution For Special Committee
Non Concurred In.
RAILROAD TRACKS ORDERED UP.


adoption OF joint resolution providing
for the appointment OF a COMMITTEES TO
draw up an ordinance providing for the
placing Of all tension electric wires un-
der ground. The resolution was intro
duced by Alderman Winship, who at the
same time moved that the Board nom
concur with the Common Council in a
resolution appointing Joint special COM
mlttes 10 report upon the feasibility oil es-
tablishing an electric light plant, and
also upon system for the control ana
regulation OF all electric wires and lights.
The Board refussd.to concur aud unan-
imously adopted M. Winsbip's motion.
his honor the mayor appointed as mem
bers of the committee on the part or the
Board Aldermen Winship, Gray and
winsor.
Neither the resolution providing for an
appropriation OF $4,000 for the suitable OBJ
servance OF Independents day. nor reso-
luton appropriating $500 were taken
from the table. The speedway and athletic
held matter were taken from the table.
Concurrence with the Common Council
In . resolution ordering the removal OF
railroad tracks from Dorrsncs street was
voted. Notwithstanding strong protest
from big merchants
Alderman McGa0n introduced the fol-
lowing resolution: Resolved, That it is
necessary To have Promenade street, from
the bridge across the Moshassuck river to
it's easterly termi nation, put III suitable
condition for public travel, and the Board
of Aldermen o. the city OF Providence
hereby requests the comm ssioner OF rail-
roads to give his written consent for the
occupation of said street in accordance
with section IS. chap. lS7, of the Public
Laws.
The resolution was passed so unani-
mously ana 80 quickly that Alderman
McGann was caught mapping and did not
vots for 10.
Several petitions to collect swili were
granted and number OF parties were au
thorizeo to empty vaults.
Alderman Winship inIrod uced n m emo
rial protesting against the removal of rail
road tracks on DorraDcs street and aked
that Arnold Green. counsel for the par
ties In interest, lie given perinis ission to
address the Board. The resolution was AS
follows The undersigned respectfully
represent that they believe that the reso-
luton passed by the Common Council In
relation TO the removing of tho rails from
Dorrance street carriso into effect would
be- detrimental to the city's interest and
work great I'M ustice to many. For the
City Council to adopt legislation oepriv-
ing our oitizsps of rights they have en-
joysd for years without q petition from
any quarter for suoh action, does not ap-
pear to be In the direction or proper legis.
lation. We thersfors ask your honoraL In
body TO have the matter referred to u
committee that all parties in interest may
be heard, (signsd) Pomroy Coal Com.
pany ct oils.
Mr.. Green stated that the only way
bulk freight could be- taken TO and from
Eddy street and the lower part Of Dyer
street until the bridge was built, was by
way OF DorranLe street After that the
tracks OH Dorrance street should, the re-
monstrants thought, be- allowed to remain
there. so they could be used In case OF n
break or disarrapgement OF the tracks on
South Water street.
Alderman Vincent said tine committee
that considered the resolution providing
for the removal of car tracks on Dorrancs
street had carefully considered the word.
ing of the resolution so that the tracks
would not have TO te taken UP before the
fridge was fixed. IL was the opinion OF
the citizens generally that the tricks
should be removed from Dorrance strest.
but no one intended to harass either. the
railroad company or the merchants taking
freight II the bridge work was not done
by August then tho t,me of the removal
might be extended
Alderman Lowe asked for the reading
Of the resolution.
Alderman Minship asked that n com
mittse be appointed and public hearings
given. on the matter. Ibis he did at
the request OF the counsel for ne remon-
strsnts.
Alderman Freeman did not see any ne
cssslty for q new committee or public
hearings. There had been bearing going
on for years, the Alderman said, and he
agreed with Alderman Vincent that nine
out OF ten OF the citizens OF Providence
thought the tracks nuisance. The COIN
mittee on railroads had carefully oon-
sidered the matter and the Board should
concur with the Council. On motion of
Alderman Vincent the Board concurred.
Alderman Vincent introduced a peti-
ton by request of Andrew Mckenzie and
others for q reduction Of the license fees
for ooustablss empowered to serve civil
process. This resolution was referred 10
the finance committee as was ALSO one to
fix up tramp quarters on Eddy street,
wESchrwss asked for by the Providence
Society OF United Charities
A number OF police constables we're ap.
pointed.
On recommendation OF Chief OF Police
Baker. 0ths pay of the following officers
Was increased: Edward Dorsey and Neil
i. Mcdonald, from g. 20 TO So per day,
and Charles II. Strecker and John r,
Toole were 'reappointed police officers
The petitions of Il. W. Everson for n
sewer In Pubic street and OF Sylvanus
A. Bliss for q sewer in Baker street were
duly referred.
Henry 4. Glsdding's Ietitlon for leave
20 bpild an addition To barn rear ig6 Elm
street was considered by the Board for
the sixth time yesterday. Alderman Ray
nolds opposed the granting of the petition
sud property owner named Greene said
Mr.. Gladdipe's barn had already lesssned
the value Of bis property $50. and all the
evil effects OF the addition would be felt
by him.
Royal c. Glsdding, counsel for the ne.
titioner, saic that only hai nesses were 10
be kept In ths new part OF the barn near.
est 10 Mr. Greenes property. There was
a further discussion In which Aldermen
Reynolds Mccarthy. Wipsot, Lowe.
Remington. freeman and hcssBu took
part Alderman Reynolds spoke three
times. and his rebsrks were 81 times oh.
isciionsble 10 Alderman Mccarthy, WHO