The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-12
WASTE OF MONEY.
Clintonians Look
Matters Squarely
in the Face.
POLICE STATION
VIII Cost But Little More
for New Than to Re-
pair the Old One.

Clinton, May lit seems to be pref
ty we'll settled in public opinion that
the town will not vote to spend $4,000
on a building that could doubtless be
erected new, as it stands, for about
that sum, especially as $500 is two
thirds of the estimated cost of erecting
a structure suitable in all respects for
a court house and police station.
Chief Oren B. Bates hit the nail on
the head, yesterday, when he said to
the correspondent of The Spy, that the
contemplated repairs would be waste
of money.
This afternoon William G. McGlin-
ehey, one of the three members of the
committee on police station and court
house, made known to the correspond
ent of The Spy his determination not
to sanction such an expenditure for re-
pairs. He will oppose the increased ap-
preparation in town meeting, if that is
necessary, and will advocate either a
new building or no building.
Mr. McGlinchey said: II have con-
cluded, speaking for myself only, that
It will be utter folly to spend such a
large sum of money in repairing the
old police station. The cost is in ex-
cess of what the committee expected.
1t is too great 1t will be better econ
ony to erect an entirely new building.
I have talked with several mason
builders They are practically agreed
in the statement that a new building
can be erected for $4,000. 1t would not
be right to spend $500 for repairs, and
] am not in favor of any such step.
4 am thoroughly of the opinion that
we should have a new police station.
The present quarters are not fit for oc-
cupation. The plumbing is miserably
defective The building is positively in
an unsanitary condition. l would
rather see matters remain exactly as
they are than give my support to a
movement to get a larger appropria-
ton for repairs
Mr.. McGlnchey was on the commit
tee that built the new fire station. This
is a large, substantial building. 1t cost
only $11 900, exclusive Of the cost of
heating and electrical equipment. TAX
ing this as guide, Mr.. McGlinchey is
convinced that something. handsome as
well as suitable in the way of a police
station and court house can be erected
for sS0O0
The Spy's opposition to a larger ap-
preparation for repairs was very favora-
bly, received about town, today. 1t
looks as if that opposition would be
successful. Just now there is only a
vague idea regarding the amount the
metropolitan water board is willing tc
pay as the states share of the cost OF
doing whatever is necessary to make
the police station fit for use. Judge c.
c. Stone had a talk with Secretary Da-
venport, it is understood, and obtained
from Secretary Davenport the informa-
i i ~ s4r
offer of $500 and might do better The
question is, how much better. 1t is
certainly true that the need of more ac-
commodation for criminals exists in
large part on account of the large alier
population brought here to work on the
reservoir Doubtless the board will be
willing to increase its original Offer
considerably if the matter is properly
presented to the members.
1t is understood that the selectmer
will call town meeting to deal with
the problem, possibly at their meeting
Monday evening.
Kate Donnelley, who spends most OF
her spare moments in Duck Harbor
strayed as far as the town farm this
afternoon and promised to lick the best
man on the premises. incidentally
she encountered Mrs. Parker, the ma
tron, and made the atmosphere so lu-
rid that Mrs. Parker was compelled
TO have the police telephoned
Chief Bates sent Officer 10.
seph Lawson to the scene. Officer
Lawson, using persuasion and little
gentle force, persuaded Mrs Donnelley
to accompany him to the police station
She was placed in the cell devoted Il
females and will receive a hearing be-
fore Judge C. G. Stone tomorrow morn.
ing. Kate is well known to the police
DR.. Philip T. O'Brien, who is attend
ing Adam Baer, the fellow who was
cut in a street brawl with John Der.
ger, said this afternoon that he would
permit Baer to go into court as early
as Tuesday morning. This morning
Chief Bates had the case against Der
ger continued until Wednesday morn.
ing.
Walter F. Howard received The
Knight Templar degree at Hudson las
night, at the same time as George E
Richardson.
Liquor cases were the principal item:
on the menu in the district court thi;
morning. The case against Herman
Pragler, for keeping liquors illegally
was continued until Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Cox said guilty to the
charge Of selling Illegally. She was
fined $50. Judge c. C. Stone said it was
q wonder the woman had not beer
brought in before. He had received
numerous complaints against hel
which he had referred to the police de.
partment. 1t was evident from the
amount Of liquor found on the premises
that she wasn't doing business in Z
small way. That she was poor and
needed the money, was no excuse fol
breaking the law.
John Kane. William Drysdale and
John Sargent, charged with being found
drunk. were fined IS each.
DR.. Walter P. Bowers has recovered
from the illness with which he has
suffered during the last few days.