The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-20
an account Of sT.2o was allowed 10 David
s. Fraser for damages to fowl

Petitions TO locate and operate steam
boilers. by IA Vaughn a. Co.. roar llbo
Westminster street. and William A Har-
rls Steam Engine company. corner Park
and Promenade streets. were granted.
The petition OF Hoppin a. Ely for per-
mission 10 build coal vault under side
walk on Jackson street was referred TO
the commissioner Of public works.
The report Of the committee on the lay
out OF Unit street from Gladstone ave-
nue. to Maynard street was referred TO
Feb. is. 1905.
The petition 20 keep and sell fireworks
OF William r. Eddy q Co, 50 Douglas
avenue. was referred 20 the fire commits
sioners.
The petition Of John L. Carey to change
name OF Hillwood street was referred 10
the committee on street signs and num-
bers
Accounts for Unit street, John F. Con-
atty. sll3.B; Edward II. Smith, s61 N, and
James Mulvey, $685.. were allowed.
CONCURRENT BUSINESS.
From common council was received the
annual report OF the inspector OF plumb
ing. annual report OF the inspector OF
buildings semi annual report OF the city
sealer. ending Dec. II. 1904; quarterly re-
port Of the oity weigher, monthly report
OF the joint standing committee on finance
oen1ber. 1904: monthly statement OF the
city auditor for December. 1904; monthly
report of the city treasurer for December.
1904. and monthly report OF the city mes
senger for December. 1904.
The report OF the committee on city en-
gtneers department, recommending a
resolution for additional water main WAS
read. and in concurrence a resolution to
construct additional leading water main
from Sockanosset reservoir to city, and
also a resolution TO enlarge slow sand
filtration plant. we're passed, all the al
dermen present voting aye.
FIRE ENGINE CONTROVERSY.
The report of the Joint committee on
finance I'm relation 10 the purchase OF
new fire engines for the fire department
was received.
The resolution transferring $4,000 from
the appropriation for contingencies TO the
Appropriation for fire department. was
considered.
The resolution appropriating 1850 for
the purchase OF fire engine for the fire
department. and for rebuilding the Amos
keag engine was indefinitely postponed on
motion OF Alderman Presbrey of the Sew
enth ward.
Alderman Reynolds presented n reso-
lution recommended by the COMMITTEES
one. and could be enforced whereas the
other could not he enforced.
! am in favor OF engines. but believe
In getting them in the legal manner he
stated. and went on 10 say there was no
money available for a large appropriation
at this time.
Alderman Presbrey introduced a sub
stitute resolution to replace the one OF
Alderman Reynolds saying that he
a. .l.
legal requirements. II provided for the ex-
penditure OF sl2,5O0 for two new engines
with the repair OF another being very
tImilar to the one passed by tho common
council. Monday night. Alderman Rey-
nolds said that he thought it was best to
go slow In this matter. There is not that
amount OF money available now and l
do not believe that any of tho regular
committees want 10 have their money set
aside for specific purposes taken for this
purpose or for claims against the city as
might he the case II we spend the money
for this purpose.
Alderman Presbrey replied to the alder
man from the Fifth ward and said there
were others who had the welfare OF the
city at heart fully as much as he did and
quoted from the December auditors re-
port. 10 show that there is still about $40
900 in the contingency fund against which
the Fourth OF July celebration and band
concert appropriations come, but even
then there will he a balance OF over $780,
o00 left.
BOTH REPORTS READ.
Alderman Reynolds said the auditor
would show II he was summoned enough
ether claims on tho contingency fund TO
reduce IL much lower.
on the request or Alderman Presbrey
the reports OF fire commissioners was
"a nj at al
the finance committees report was read.
Alderman Sisson said that finance COM
nittee's report should have some weight
end as Il had definitely stated there was
no money available for two engines and
the repairs at this time Alderman Per-
kins suggested that the city auditor be
called I'm TO tell the exact standing OF
the contingent fund and the city sergeant
was sent to request him 10 appear.
There was a considerable discussion on
the matter between Aldermen Presbrey
aud Reynolds prior to the arrival OF the
auditor and Alderman Reynolds contend
cd that as there was no hurry the matter
should be referred 10 the finance COM
mittee.
Alderman Presbrey said he understood
that in regard TO the accommodation for
the new engines an application was soon
10 be made 10 the legislature for leave 10
borrow money for the alteration OF the
station 20 accommodate them and urged
immediate action.
ABOUT $4,000 LEFT.
City Auditor Chase reported that he had
available Jan. 1st $ll750ss in contingent
fund, using some fixed charges and some
estimated claims. There is still iudg-
ment against the city OF 5000 not taken
out. and there will be no additions 20 the
fund during tho year
lie rrswered q number of questions
relating % the fund and when be had
concluded Mayor Miller inquired OF Alder
nan Presbrey n he could see whore his
resolution would have been illegal.
The alderman admitted that IL would be
best under the circumstances 10 refer it
20 che finance committee.
Alderman Reynolds resolution was not
Indefinitely postponed, and both resolu-
tions. together with the one making n
transfer Of $1,000 10 the FIRE department
appropriation. were referred 10 the COM
mittee .on finance for further considera-
tion. although the latter resolution was