The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-01

taking the effect OF the old recommen-
da tion away and making II a mere bluff.
The report was accepted and Mr.. Beagan
moved to- have the proviso stricken out.
The proviso prevents the changes from
taking effect until the money has been
actually appropriated.
Mr.. Hogan said that with the provision
there would he subseryiency TO the city
council II would be like the doubling
Thomas. who prayed like this: 20 Lord,
IL there is Lord, save my soul II have
a SOUL
Mr.. Tillotson said that the matter OF
courtesy 10 the city council should be
considered.
Mr.. Comstock said he did not believe in
considering teing dscourteous or not to
the city council but he said he did be-
lieve that the eachers should have
more money, and let us put 1t up TO coun-
ell.
The council has a tax law that Will
rake millions out OF the people. | do not
believe with my friend from the Third
ward. that the council would have 10 ap-
propriate, but | do believe IL would have
10 ray.
Mr.. Comstock scored the committee on
city property somewhat and moved Mr.
Tillotson 10 say that he regretted that
the gentleman had descended to person
alities
Mr.. Comstock said he was not aware
Of the committee, but was referring 10
the mayor and some others who should
be present.
Mr.. Comstock and Mr. Waterman
brought out that the status Of the mat
ter was different now that last Febru-
airy, as there are funds available
SHALL HAVE NO TROUBLE.
Mr.. Prescott said that he believed In
1tit IL
never had trouble I'm finding money for
Fourth of July celebrations to blow up
I'm smoke. and should not find trouble
finding money for the schools.
DR.. Griffin favored the amendment az n
member OF the salaries committee Mr.
OConnor also favored Independent action
on the amendment. Dr. Knowles said
the discussion was rather away from the
point. when the statute provided that the
committee was to draw it's orders for its
expenses. Il think we should have the
proviso in"
Mr.. Hogan asked the percentage of in
crease and was informed that il was only
about II per cent
The amendment was adopted. the
proviso stricken out and on motion OF
John W Hogan the resolution was
passed
MIR. Comstock moved To amend the reso-
the city council so as 10 cut out the
condition similar 10 the other. when IL
asks that body TO increase the appropria-
ton
MIR. CoMsTOCK's APOLOGIES.
Mr. Comstock said he would apologize
10 the chairman OF the committee on re-
lations TO the city council for his remarks
earlier, as he knew Mr.. Tillotson was a
good worker. ..r, Tillotson bowed and
President Rueckert said Mr.. Comstock
had already explained he meant the
mayor
There was laughter at this. Mr. Cum
ningham OF the Tenth ward said he was
also on the committee, and the apologies
were extended TO him gracefully by Mr.
Comstock
Mr.. Comstock introduced resolution
OF regret at the death OF Principal Rich,
for IL years n grammar master, who
recently died while at work.
Mr. Waterman paid an earnest tribute
TO his personal worth and fathfulness as
school officer. Mr. Tilotson also paid
heartfelt tribute to Mr.. Richs worth
Mr.. Hogan introduced n resolution SIX
Ing the superintendent TO look into the
cost OF maintaining an evening trade
school in the Technical high school build
ing and report on accommodations and on
possible number OF pupils that could he
cared for II was passed.
The meeting adjourned on motion of
Mr. t. w. Waterman at 1920