The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07


evening that the matter OF law enforce
ment in Central Falls is bound 10 attract
considerable attention during the next
few months. and II would appear that II
is the purpose OF some OF the citizens 20
learn where the blame for the alleged
non-enforcement lies. Whether or not
radical action Is 10 be taken against
Mayor McNally is a matter TO be decided
on later. for the whole subject was laid
on the table 20 be taken up at the meet
ing In September. but In the meantime a
thorough investigation Is TO be made and
those who are going 10 make II will have
the assistance OF a paid attorney from
out OF town. All this was decided last
night by the passing OF resolution,
which was introduced by Alderman
Smith.
II will not be forgotten that at the last
meeting Of the board the alderman from
the First ward made the statement that
the laws were not being properly enforce
ed and that there was trouble In the po-
lice department. He offered no resolution
at the time. but stated that he desired
10 put the matter over TIL the August
meeting. IL was therefore, natural TO ex-
pect that at the meeting which came last
evening there would be something OF
sensational character.
The sensation. II II could be called such.
was sprung, but up TO the present time
at least IL is very mild. IL consisted OF
the reading OF a petition calling on the
board 10 investigate, which was signed
by a number OF the well known citizens.
and the passing OF n couple OF resolu-
tions, one Of which provided for the en-
gagement OF an attorney and the other
ordering an investigation 70 be followed
by a public hearing.
In addition TO this matter there was
also an interesting communication from
Mayor McNally in reference TO the gas
question, In which he deprecated the con-
ditions which exist at the present time
whereby the users OF gas in Central Falls
are called upon TO pay higher price for
gas than the people OF Pawtucket and
other surrounding places and asking that
something be done 10 relieve the stua-
tion. BY those people who have watched
the course taken by the city council on
the gas question. IL will be admitted that
the communication from the mayor was
timely, but as might have been expected
from a board which has evidently been
afraid 20 handle the matter I'm a reason
able way from the very first. IL was
treated very curtly IL asked the board
20 appoint a committee OF investigation,
but instead OF adopting the suggestion o.
the mayor the communication was placed
on file.
The board was called TO order at s
o'clock with President Davenport In the
chair and all OF the members present.
The records OF the last meeting were read
and approved
MAYORS MESSAGE.
From Mayor McNally came the follow
ing communication:
Central Falls, r. l., Aug 6. 1906.
To the Honorable Board OF Aldermen.
Central Falls. r.. L.: Gentlemen-I desire
TO call your attention TO the need or some
Immediate action I'm reference 10 gas rates
In this city. At the present time, our
citizens are paying an exorbitant price
for this commodity. A proposition has
been submitted 20 the city government
whereby those rates may be materially
decreased.
While not desiring or even attempting
to dictate TO you. an independent body,
what you should do under these circum-
stances, i think, as a mere suggestion, IL
is your duty TO at least take some steps
towards reducing the price OF gas to our
citizens There are two ways. and only
two ways that l know OF In which this
may be brought about one. by the estab-
fishing OF a municipal gas plant, and the
other. by making a contract with the
gas company now supplying our city on
the most favorable terms possible.
II matters are allowed to drift along
without any action on our part, can
see serious injury and possible irrepara-
BILE loss Will happen TO our city and muni-
cipality Gas has become 10 be one OF
the necessities OF life Its use has al
most become universal. and its cost is no
inconsiderable item in the expenses OF liv-
ing. IL neighboring communities at our
very doors are offering inducements to
people 20 live there. such inducements as
the lower price OF gas II seems TO me
that II might have the effect In drawing
from us some OF our present residents.
II certainly. at least. would act as n
hindrance 10 those who might seek TO
locate here. In addition TO this, II GER
Mainly Is an injury TO those who have
made their homes here. that through the
neglect and action OF those who were
elected 10 serve them. they are forced
10 pay more for this necessary article
Hhan they would II some decisive and in
velligent action were taken In the mat
ter.
Under these circumstances. I would sug-
gest that this board on It's part pass a
Joint resolution providing for n commit
tee OF this board and the common council
20 consider ways and means OF relieving
The citizens and residents OF Central Falls
OF the unnecessary burdens that they are
now carrying. II such action should be
taken by this board. I will endeavor TO
nave special meeting OF the common
council called Immediately to consider the
resolution. Respectfully submitted.
THOMAS HENRY M'NALLY. Mayor
Alderman Pigeon explained his action
IN reference 10 the gas matter he hay-
fng been the aldermanic member OF the
committee which had previously been
appointed 10 confer with the gas com
pany In reference 10 this matter He
stated that his opposition 20 the propo-
sition from the company had been based
on the fact that the term OF the fran
chise. which was asked for was n long
one. He was willing 10 have the matter
fuomitted 10 the people for n vote but
otherwise he was not ready 10 take the
responsibility OF favoring it
PLACED ON FILE.
On motion OF Alderman Smith. the
communication was received and placed
on file.
The monthly reports from the chief of
police. the city physician. inspector OF
buildings. and city treasurer were read
and placed on nlc
The curbing assessments ordered by the
board OF water. sewer and street com
misssoners on tiffany street were APP
proved
The petition OF Daniel sullivan 20 op-
crate steam boiler on Blackstone street
was referred 20 the committee on cleo
trlc wires and power with power 10 act
The petition OF Daniel Brayman 10
move "A bfll1dlpQ WAS ordoroH aH~.w,fsnI