The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-18


matters In that direction received attcn-
uon. The report Of the commission on
ths Widening Of South Main street was
scheduled Tor consideration but was con-
lhued until November q upon request
OF Attorney George r. Brown. who sue
sested public hearing I'm the meantime
The suggestion was assented TO.
petition, numerously signed was pre-
scented asking that the question OF trans
Ter tickets be placed on tho ballot al the
oomns election IN November for the
people 10 pass upon the same
IA response 20 suggestion by Alder
man hcCarihy city Solicitor colwell.
Who wHs present in the chamber. gave
n - his opinion that there was no power
vested ~ the city council to submit such
question for the approval or disapproval
rs ballot. There j. nothing in the ballot
law which provides for such n course
and ~ could only be done by act OF the
general assembly.
n view of this opinion Alderman Win
ship moved that petitioners be given leave
10 N'D9"fsw ana the motion was adopted.
PLUMBING LAW AMENDED.
Alderman Vincent reported back from
The committee on ordinances an amend
nieni To section p ~ chapter 3 of the re-
Nis"d ordinances, "On drainage and
plumbing Of buildings" The amond-
ment Is for the purpose OF allowing con
h.S'ionS to be made with the main water
pps for closets, and was passed
Also resolution from the committee
on street signs and numbers changing
the name OF Walker street 10 Brighton
street, passed
The weekly reports Of the Dexter Ayy-
lym for oct and II were received. Also
the moNihly report OF the inspector Of
ooi'erA and the quarterly report of the
chi<f of police
RESOLUTIONS accepting gifts OF Albert
W. Burgess Stevens Beckwith John a.
Martin, Ninton w. Medbury. Sarah A.
Harris, estate Of Anna ~. Man. Elisha II.
Disley ana Susan Y. Gushing to the North
Burial Ground fund were passed
on recommendation OF the chief of
police the pay OF officer c. D. Pelrine
"ss advanced from 81 % 20 $50 per day.
\ resolution providi. z for the construc-
ton OF "A sewer I'm Smithhed and Branch
avenues was passed.
On recommendation Of the chief of |
police Lieutenant \. r. Mowry, William |
Gardiner ana Sergeas W. +. Whipple |
were granted leave Of absence with loss OF /
PAY
on recommendation az the chief oe !
carey were appointed members of the |
police force
- +--++--+44 Peter NJ Donald 90 keen /
2 Nctualltng house at 557 Dexter street; |
Bernard NcEntee 10 be appointed a no. |
ice constable. Joseph I<htzneIson 10
Gather junk David Barass To gather
iunk, we're not recommended and peti-
liohers were given leave 10 withdraw.
PETITIONS GRANTED.
The following petitions were granted:
Joseph Barad and George f. Costello
70 be appointed police constable With
'ut power.
John Bonci. 10 What Cheer avenue Her
'er' Rich, 80 Planheld street TO build
Yarns
William T.. Loutitt 10 poerate a steam
'oiler on Central street
a. A, SPITE TO build an awning over the
idewslk on Wcstminsie street in front
u the Park Theatre.
Nelson W. Kelly for transfer Of victu-
liing house license az l42. Washington
nreet TO Frank Downing
Jacob Kwait 10 keep a pool table al ST
)orrance street.
James T. Johnson 10 keen a Tavern ~
IS MeNbossei street
Rose Ademan 20 use a building as a
arm
Joseph Sweet TO keep victualing
'hrf ~ NiN W eSinipSfer street.
stephen N TinKham TO keen A shoot
TX gallery AZ $50 Westminster street
sam Cohen for transfer OF Junk license !
7 ~ Kane street 60 MORRIS -Boman
resolution appropra ting $500 for the |
uilding OF noat at the foot Of James
treet was granted.
Petition OF relatives OF Miss Sarah
.arned to remove body from Grace
hurch Cemetcry to burial ground OF ST
ohns church was granted.
orders for curbing Rucklin stree Lloyd
Venue and Eastwood avenue were rec
and adopted
Petitions Of Patrick McCanley and il
am Mcrthcr 10 collect swir and onal
cfe granted.
'sSet street. 10 keep pawnbrokers
'op was granted.
resolution permitting the Newman ,
obstruction company 10 move 4 build T
- Was passed
resolution declaring President avenue
public highway was PASSED
john .. Boil roar 20 Salrpa street. ,ouIs I ,
isemsn Ash street: laureldai6 Chcm-
~ Works. Edith street. Ia build barns
Mrs Jane Nichols, Massachusetts ave =
ie Patrick Lappcn. Lawn street: col :
n foundrN company. lqi Globe street.
imuel Walker. fS Morris avenue: 10
ph Migliaccio. 10 Crout street. John
'iNiN'AN " ''l''NtN NlffFfs v. j. Met AR ! Y
8 rear lA4f Westminster street. 10 build 4
rms.
REFERRED OR CONTINUED. .
The followins matters were referred. ts- I
81 or continued. |,
Petitions 10 have grades defined for
- street ana Crowniugphicld street | ,
ere referred to the COMMITTEES on high !.
avs.
Petition of william FORSYTH for ren,is-
IN ~ tax was referred to the committee ,
claims. Also petitians OF llonr, shaw ! !,
vman Smira. Elizabeth ~ r. George | :,
ecutor- of the estate of Henry a How 4 "
nd Florence k Marshall. Everett ! 4,
laers. for remission ~ taNca !,
Petitions ~ William Fisher rear 70 =
orth Davis street. v. W Tathrop and | a
~ kavauaugh. Courtland and Penn | n
reefs. William 4. Nickerson. ocean aud ! n
irly streets. a. build barns we're laid OF p
. table (.
Petition of Nathaniel ilibbard for | y
'sfsment ~ tax was referred 10 the ! ~
mmitfec on claims 4 N
Petitions for electric bshts on woodbins Il