The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-16

avail from the fact that no resolution
could change the ordinances.
Mr.. Duns said he would like TO refer the
resolution 10 the committee on ordinances.
Alderman Gorham said he hoped an or
dinance would be framed and passed Dy
the city council The original resolution
was non-concurred In.
A resolution was passed granting per
mission TO the Rhode Island company 10
lay rails and wires and erect poles ana
wires In certain streets.
Alderman Gorham introduced bill Tor
an ordinance granting fremen four days
a month absence without loss OF pay. Re-
ferred 10 committee on ordinances.
The monthly report OF the city auditor
for February WAS received on the part OF
the common council.
communication was received from
the mayor calling attention 70 me
pressure water service In the western part
OF the city, and a resolution was passed
directing the commissioners or pubic
works to extend the service.
FOR NEW WARD ROOM.
Alderman Gorham presented resolu-
tion directing the city solicitor to apply 10
the general assembly at Its present ses-
sion for authority 10 hire $oO.VOO Tor the
erection OF ward rooms In the Eighth
ward.
Acting Mayor Reynolds. although I'm the
chair, suggested TO the aldermen that IL
would be wise TO first ascertain II there
was sufficient funds available with which
u pay the interest on the bonds, TO which
Alderman Gorham replied that the resolu-
ton was simply one OF instruction and no
harm could come TO the city by passing II,
and the resolution was passed, the char
remarking that there was one dissenting
vote.
Alderman Gorham also introduced "A
resolution directing the city solicitor to
apply 10 the general assembly for author
ity 10 hire $4,000 with which TO build new
fire stations in the Fifth ward. This also
received negative vote from the actng
MAYOR, but was passed
A resolution was passed directing the
committee on parks TO inquire into and
report upon the advisability and cost OF
purchasing "A certain lot OF land in the
Ninth ward. containing SI,T20 square feet
OF land. now owned by Sarah j. Eddy. 10
be used IL purcha sed for park purposes.
Petition OF John O. Hern for permission
10 move two buildi'A5 was referred 70
inspector OF buildings
Petition OF Maria s. Gladding for re-
mission OF tax amounting to s49.50 was
referred To the committee on claims.
Petition OF Frances A. r. Lyman to de-
clare Sackett street, from Elmwocd ave-
nue. to Melrose street. a public highway
was referred to tre committee on streets.
Petition OF John j. Anderson to have
grade defined for Pomona avenue. from
Carleton street TO Pemberton street was
similarly referred
Under suspension OF the rules permis-
sion was granted s. Work 10 alter a barn
rear 27s Willard avenue and w. III. Covell
to build n barn on Barstow street.
Petitions OF Louis Goldenberg to build
barn at so Burnside street; Mrs. Gather
Inc Carney TO relocate barn. from GA Can
dace street 10 Franklin avenue; Carl j.
Franz to erect building. 65 Davis street,
were laid upon the table
An ordinance In amendment Of chapter
IL. revised ordinances OF 1899. entitled
Finances was referred to the commit
tee on finances. The amendment is as fol-
lows:
Sec. 10 All offices now by law author
lied to receive fees or money. shall. on
the first business day OF each week make
detailed return under oath. 10 the city
treasurer OF all fees and money received
by them during the preceding week, and
shall at the same time pay the same into
the city treasury.
Adjourned TO Thursday, April 5, at 3
o'clock p. m