The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
CENTRAL FALLS
COMMON COUNCIL
HOLDS MEETING

The monthly meeting OF the common
council was held last evening. From his
honor the mayor was received a resolu-
tion which had been passed by both
branches OF the city council, appropriat-
ing 500 for the contingent account
The mayor refused to approve this on
the ground that it did not state specific
ally what the amount was TO be expend-
ed for Under the rules the resolution
was laid over till the next regular meet
ing.
The committee on finance declined 10
recommend the appropriation OF $4,000
for the purchase OF the Littleheld estate
for a city hall, and upon motion OF Coun-
Gilman Mann, the matter was indefinitely
postponed
Councilman Goldsmith said that I'm the
early part of the year a committee had
been appointed TO investigate the advis-
ability OF the establishment OF an cleo
trio lighting plant Since that time moth
ing had been heard from that committee.
and I'm his opinion II was no more than
right that after the vote which mad been
passed by the taxpayers at the last cleo
tion, that some action should have been
taken.
Chairman Gon stated that he was not
prepared TO make any statement in re-
gard to the matter.
Councilman Mann said that IL i'll be-
came Councilman Goldsmith TO bring this
matter up at this time. He said that
Councilman Goldsmith had told him that
neers who were ready 10 give the figures
required I'm regard to the matter, but so
far he had been unable TO get their
names. He asked for further time for
consideratin OF the matter and no action
was taken.
A communication was read from DIR.
$. III. stephens, claiming damages on ac-
count OF a horse which had been injured
on High street by reason OF a defect in
the highway. The matter was referred
TO the committee on claims.
Councilman Goldsmith introduced a
resolution 20 appropriate the sum of $500
10 defray the expense OF the city In bring
ing suit against the Pawtucket Gas COM
pany for charging eXorbitant prices for
gas. Referred TO the joint standing COM
mlttee on finance OF the city council.
From the committee on finance Coun-
Gilman Dion introduced resolution TO
appropriate $50 for having certain trees
removal OF some dead trees on Fales
street. the same TO be replaced by new
trees. Referred 10 the committee on
finance.
A petition was read from some OF the
abutting owners OF property on the
streets mentioned, asking that the above
action be taken. Tree Warde Frost ap.
peared and explained the necessity or
the Improvement Adjourned.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The monthly meeting OF the school COM
mIttee will be held this evening.
HALLOWEEN PARTY.
The choir OF St Georges church held
Halloween party I'm the parish house last
evening which was attended by about
all OF the members OF the choir, and
which proved 10 be highly enjoyable
Games and other amusements incident 20
the occasion occupied the attention of the
party during the evening.
OWLS MEET
The Owls. a social organization. had a
most enjoyable social In Colonial hall last
evening. which was attended by a party
Of upward of 100 couples OF young people
belonging in this city and Pawtucket.
Maguire's orchestra furnished the music
for dancing, which was kept up until af-
ter midnight. and L. NJ. Fountain was the
floor director.
The committee in charge of the affair
consisted OF L. NJ. Fountain, A. j. John
ston and Edward Cunningham.
RALLY TONIGHT.
The citizens OF the West Side will have
an opportunity 10 hear some good
speeches in the campaign issues tonight
when Edward NJ. Sullivan James Thurs
ton and William Palmer, candidate for
secretary OF state. will speak at a rally
in Foresters' hall on Lonsdale avenue.
y red hot campaign is being made in
tde Third. Fourth and Fifth wards of this
city, and those who are closely watching
the trend of events are OF the opinion thai
In spite OF all opposition from the friends
OF the candidate OF the Peoples party"
So called. that the complete Democratic
assembly ticket will be elected.
The English vote in these wards is al
ways independent. and the most OF II
will this year be cast for Goddard and
reform.
DISTRICT COURT.
In the district court yesterday morning
Joseph Burns was arraigned upon the
charge OF larceny, 10 which he pleaded
guilty and was given a sentence of 80
days at the state farm.
Arthur Houde was charged with OBJ
taining money under false pretences. At
first he pleaded not guilty, but later he
retracted his plea, pleaded guilty and was
fined $40 and costs
Mary A. Donohue. a Cumberland wo-
man. was given sentence Of six months
at the state farm on the charge Of being
a disorderly person.
Elizabeth Brown pleaded guilty TO the
charge of revelng and was placed upon
probation.