The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-08

A regular meeting OF the common coun-
Gil was held last evening with the best
record OF attendance thus far this year
Thirty-nine OF the the forty members
were present and Councilman Bixby was
unavoidably absent on account OF i'm
portant business engagements OF press
ing personal character outside the city.
Compiled with his usual commendabe
efficiency. Clerk Hayden read the records
of the last regular and special meetings
and they were promptly and unanimously
approved.
There was a lengthy printed docket be-
fore the members but even this, supple
mented by miscellaneous matters and
new petitions, resolutions and ordinances
was disposed OF In a trifie more than an
hour through the celebrity and ability
with which President John l.. Kendrick
can dispatch business.
Councilman-ele Henry A. Grimwood
chosen from the Ninth ward at the recent
special election appeared, was duly en-
gagged 10 his duties by Clerk Hayden and
assigned 10 the seat occupied by Hon.
Burmah T. Perkins for nearly seven
years but now alderman.
Councilman Grimwood was appointed
member of the committee OH fire depart
ment and Councilman Grant added TO the
committee on city property.
From the committee on ordinances
Councilman Balch submitted n report up
on a bill for an, ordinance entitled IAN
ordinance in amendment of chapters
and A. Revised Ordinances, relative 10
the care and maintenance Of public fee
water fountains.
The report put the charge of the foun-
tains into the hands of the commissioner
of public works meaning a saving OF $500
annually and the resolution was passed.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE souELcHED.
Chairman Massie of the finance COM
mittee reported back nearly dozen
measures, the most important being the
report on the request OF the school COM
mittee for an additional $4,000 for the re-
mainder OF the year The committee rec
commended that the petitioners have
leave TO withdraw, as the condition OF the
city's finances did not warrant any fur
ther expenditures for school purposes
The recommendation was accepted, the
petition was denied and with IL an ena-
bling resolution was buried.
From the same committee was received
with favorable recommendation a reso-
luton TO furnish marble markers for
graves in Prescott Post lot at North Bur-
tai ground provided the costs do not ex.
ceed 81 each; passed.
resolution making an appropriation
OF $500 for the Olneyville Free Library as
sociation was recommended by the COM
mittee on finance and was passed
A report relating to the preservation OF
shade trees was received. The petition
asked for an appropriation OF $500 But
as the city already takes care OF its own
trees and abutting owners are supposed
TO do likewise. under certain privileges
granted to plant them, the petitioners
were given leave 20 withdraw.
JULY AND BAND CONCERTS.
From the same committee was also re-
ceived a resolution making an appropria-
tion OF $500 for the celebration Of the
Fourth OF July, with Recommendation OF
passage. the expense to be charged 20 the
contingency account The resolution pre-
vailed and the council members appointed
arc Messrs. Smith. Root. Lake and San
Sousi
Also a resolution making an appropria-
ton OF 5000 for band concerts At Roger
williams park Passed as recommended
by the committee on finance
Also o resolution making an appropria-
ton OF s75 for Memorial day. 10 be paid TO
the department. commander Of the Span
fsh-American War Veterans, with recon-
mendation by the finance committee that
It be passed. was received. Passed.
Also a resolution making an appropria-
ton OF $500 for Memorial day. 10 be paid
90 the department commander OF the
Rhode Island Grand Army OF the Re
public. Passed. In accordance with the
recommendation OF the finance committee.
The petition OF Farragut association.
Naval Veterans for on appropriation for
Memorial day was indefinitely postponed.
NORTH BURIAL TOMB
resolution directing the city treasurer
20 borrow $4,000 for the erection OF a re-
ceiving tomb IN the North Burial ground
and authorizing the commissioners n
erect such = tomb. was passed. IN accord
ance with the recommcnda ton of the I'm.
ance committee The notes are not n
bear more than ga per cent interest an
nuaiiy.
The same committee recommended that
the petition 0f the board of cauvassers
and registration for additional accom.
rnodafions be referred 40 the special com.
mitfee on accommodations In the cit,
hall. II was - voted
A resolution providing for the payment
OF the cify's share of the state tar du'
June IS. 1902. and amounting 90 si55 40 Z
was passed.
From the committee on harhor was re-
reived resolution TO repair city batl