The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-27
NOTES FROM
THE STATE
HOUSE

II was another surprise party In the
ported that Governor Utter was to again
ignore the factions in three OF his import
ant appointments and when he named
Fred b, Coggeshall In place OF former
Chief OF Police Harwood r. Read as po-
lice commissioner for Newport. Il was a
revelation that some OF the members from
Newport and surrounding places had not
believed possible.
Dr. Dennis Keefe and Or. Davis OF
WConsocket OF the state board OF den
tistry were among those who went into
retirement today also, for Governor Utter,
standing entirely outside the controversy
for these offices. sought three outsiders.
mon who are not affiliated with either
faction. but who receive the hearty en-
dorsement OF prominent men OF their pro-
fession. Both are Providence men, fact
which gave a member from the northern
part of the state who had remarked, The
cities. particularly Providence, are getting
everything additional cause for sorrow.
Since the governor has turned over the
duty OF presiding I'm the senate 10 Lieu
tenant Governor Jackson. temporarily. he
has been able TO receive great many
call5 IN his office and the ante-rooms
have held a distinguished gathering near
~ every morning.
II will bs recalled that complaints re-
garding the board OF dentistry have been
received from time 10 time and candidates
for certificates have taken their cases to
the courts for redress.
In making the changes, the governor
did not state that IL was because OF the
friction and dissensions reported at pres
enI. but II 10 very likely that he will be
surprised IL everything Is not harmonious
there IN the future
or this polsy for picking out men for
offices OF this character who are under
Obligations Of political nature 10 no one
and who are not affiliated with factions.
The members Of both houses not personal
ly connected with the present incumbents.
and much favorable comment was heard
at the sturdy stand OF the state execu-
tive thus early in the year.
The new police commissioner for New
port Mr.. Coggeshall, is considered man
likely 70 carry on the duties OF the office
without fear or favor. as he has always
been identified with all movements for the
bettermept OF the city where since early
in life he has been identified with the
meat and provision business. His estab-
ushment Is at the corner of Thames street
Washington saVaFe--pne- The
promoters OF the Newport and Providence
Street Railway company, he Is now one
or the directors or the rOdn duu Is hiso
prominent in banking circles, being a di-
rector OF the National Exchange bank.
He Is a member OF st. Pauls lodge OF
Masons Excelsior lodge OF Odd Fellows
and n member OF other secret societies
and social organizations.
CENTRAL FALLS HEARING.
There was a hearing before the house
committee on judiciary after the session
this afternoon on AN Act In Amend
ment OF chapter 1921 of the public laws.
passed at the January session, A. ID. 1895.
entitled An act TO establish the city OF
Central Falls -
The amendment would give the school
committee the right to spend money for
repairs as provided in the following:
Clause OF section OF chapter 1921 of
the public laws. passed January A. ID.
1895, is hereby amended so as TO read as
follows
Clause g. The city council shall have
the care and management OF all the prop
erty OF the city. excepting that the care
and management OF the school property
In the city shall be In the school COM
nnittee: the city council may purchase
or receive any real or personal property
necessary or useful 10 the city In the
exercise Of the powers granted 70 n: and
II may let or sell such part or parts there
of as II may Determine"
Judge Bellin opposed the bill saying
that taxpayers were not in favor OF CIV
ing any more power TO the body chosen
by the registry voters.
Representative Murphy Of Central Falls
was in favor Of Its passage and said as
the members OF the school committee
were In touch with the needs Of the sit
uation and could better tell what was
needed In the way Of repairs than could
the city council
Judge Harris ~ the committee said
that was the way II was In Providence
now and there seemed 20 be a great deal
OF friction between the school commit
tee and the city council. and Mr.. rllz-
gerald gave some enftgntening comments
on the matter and about 1920 sitter sew
eral others were heard. the meeting ad -