The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03

OF the lesser OF two evils. recognizing
the danger OF a bad precendent, but call
Ing attention TO the irreparable damage
apt TO result from the neglect OF school
buildings during the summer.
After further discussion the resolution
was referred TO the committee on finance
ANOTHER PUBLIC PARK.
Mr.. Massie. for the committee on finance
reported back the original resolution to
apply TO the general assembly for au-
thority TO hire $4,000 for the purchase OF
Neutakonkanut Hill for public park
with recommendation OF indefinite post
ponment, and the passage OF a substitute
resolution requesting by application of
the city solicitor to the general assembly
authority to borrow $4,000 for that pur-
pose.
Mr. Massie asked that the substitute be
acted upon under a suspension OF the
ra!es The request was granted and Mr.
D'.rling asked the chairman OF the An
anco committee why the reduction OF sav,.
J0o had been made I'm the original resoiu-
ton.
Mr. Massie explained that the commit
toe thought that the proposal called foT
the purchase OF more land than was
really needed and that the price asked
for the property was about 1T5 per cent
In excess OF the assessed value OF the
land. He said that the committee favore,
the proposition to have a park I'm tha,
locality, but thought IL was inadvisable
for the city TO purchase 30 much.
Mr.. Darling explained that the op-
tloas for the land amounted TO $50, 900, bur
that the mayor and necessary portion OF
the property could be bought for 81 0J.
Hs said that the owners were unwilling
10 sell part OF the property. as they
thought that the lots along the street
were valuable for house lots. He moved
thas the resolution be amended to read
s4i. .Ov instead of $50. .ooo so that the city
would be able to buy the Smith property.
Mr.. San Souci seconded the motion
and urged the immediate purchase OF the
prcrerty. Mr.. Grady also spoke In favor
OF the passage OF the resolution as
amended, and Mr.. Sisson expressed the
opinion that such action on the part or
the city was desirable
Mr.. Darling's amendment passed by a
vose OF "a TO and the resolution as
amended was approved. the original reso-
luton being indefinitely postponed.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
The council adjourned to Monday even
ing. 18th inst,
From the committee on ordinances a
report transmitting n communica ton
from the city solicitor announcing the
appointment and approval OF Albert A.
Baker and Frank t. Easton as assistants
10 the city solicitor was received and or
dered placed on file.
The report OF George s. Chase. expert
accountant. upon the books and accounts
Of the city treasurer was received and
ordered communicated TO the board OF
aldermen.
An invitation 10 the mayor and city
council TO review the coronation parade
OF the Pritish-American association.
June 2s was read and accepted.
The monthly report OF the board OF fre
commissioners for April, 1902, was re-
ceived.
The resolution permitting James Moor
head TO move building was passed In
eeBeHFfeRee.--
An ordinance permitting the Union
Railroad company TO lay rails for turn
out in Hartford avenue and In Plainneld
street was also concurred In.
The resolution directing the committee
on harbor TO report a plan and the esti-
mated cost OF constructing municipal
docks. etc. was passed In concurrence.
Under new business Mr.. sisson pre-
sented a petition OF G. r.. browne ana