The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
CENTRAL FALLS
GAS MATTER MAY
co TO COURT

not enter into n contract with the Paw
to that which had been accepted by the
city of Pawtucket and the towns OF
Lincoln and Cumberland.
That there has peen a hitch in the
committee of conference has been
known for some time. Several meet
ings were held and II was not till the
very last minute an agreement was
made. II was not exactly an agree
,n,In,n ment either but simply an expressed
two reports were placed before the
other members OF the council. One Of
these was signed by the two members
OF the lower branch and the other bore
the signatures of the aldermanic mem-
Der OF the committee on conference
resolution accompanied the majority
execute a contract with the gas com
pany and this resolution. after a short
debate. was indefinitely postponed only
one vote 9ts being In fay, favor OF IT, :. CON
cerned, II would seem that this matter
IL now settled and IL remains 10 be
seen what will be the next move II
company, but from the office OF that
corporation is received the information
that nothing can be done without
as a number of them are out OF the
city there is little probability OF a
meeting till September.
In the meantime IL is stated that the
bills for gas used in Central Falls will
be made out on the old-time basis,
which is 80 cents per thousand higher
than Is being paid In the places which
have accepted the proposition OF the
company.
1t is said on the best OF authority
that the question has already got into
politics and II is likely TO play an Inn
portant part In the campaign this fall.
The people who have opposed the maxi
ing OF q contract have repeatedly de-
clared that the gas company would not
be permitted TO charge the people OF
Central Falls higher rate than was
being paid for the same gas in other
this is attempted IL will be possible
for the city To prevent the gas COM
pany from using the streets OF the city
and that the law will be invoked to
There is strong probability that
the matter will get into the courts,
but the gas company claims in the
granted II by the old town Of Lincoln
previous to the establishment of city
government, which cannot be taken
away. II is also declared that even
IL the city was able to prevent its using
the streets OF this city IL could still
send gas TO Lincoln and Cumberland
without, going into this city, and thus
Il could carry out its contract with
those towns
In that case IL could stop delivering
gas In this city and then the people
OF Central Falls would be the sufferers
because there is no other gas company,
and there is no likelihood OF one being
established. Without gas people would
be obliged to illuminate their resi-
sene. electricity or tallow dips OF they
used electricity II would be purchased
OF a concern whose stockholders are
the same men who own the stock OF
the gas company. and as the price OF
electricity Is not by any means small,
these men would be the gamers rather
than otherwise. II would be consider,
ed a hardship to many to be obnged
10 use kerosene, although in that case
the Standard Oil company might be
I'm duced TO establish plant right
here In the city.
II looks as though the common coun-
Gil had got the city into mess from
which IL will be rather dificult TO ex-
NEW CITY HALL,
The old scheme for the purchase OF the
Littlefield property on Broad street be-
tween Central and Cross streets for use
as city hall. is being revived. and II Is
said that some OF the members or the
city council are in favor OF the project
IL is stated that the property can be pur-
chased for about SIS. 900, although il ls
probable that its original cost was several
times over that sum. But since the death
of Mrs Littlefield the heirs have been
trying TO dispose of IL. IL is probably
the most expensive residential edifice In
this section of the state. A few years
ago IL was the scene OF many notable
gatherings and the house was beautifully
furnished. Whether or not these fur
nishings have been removed is not known
but without doubt the place could be
put into shape for a municipal building
at n very slight expense. The rooms are
very large with splendid Railways run
ming through the building and on the
top floor Is magnificent ball room,
which could be utilized very satisfactor-
lily
But Il is hardly likely that city coun-
ell such as the one which handles the af-
fairs OF the city at the present time
would be able TO take up matter of this
kind seriously This building with all Its
ebauty might be satisfactorily lighted by
the sun I'm the day time. but tallow dips
would scarcely be the proper thing AT
night and evidently that Is the KIND oil
illumination most favored by THIS body.
GONE TO ROCKY POINT.
This Is the day OF the annual excursion
OF the employees OF the j. a. Il. Coats cons
pany OF this city and this forenoon the
big party started for day at Rocky
Point There are upwards OF $500 people
employed at the works and in addition TO
these the concern pays for the expenses
OF the families OF the employees. The
tickets which are furnished provide for
free transportation to and from the re-
sort. together with dinner and any
number OF other things. The excursion
lists arc permitted 10 go at any time dur
ing the day and return when best pleases
the individual.
COMMISSION MET.
There was a meeting last evening Mt
the city hall OF the commission appoint
Ell some time ago 10 make a relayout OF
the Weeden plat The commission Is hav-
ing some difficulty in doing the work as
signed to Il because OF the fact that its
powers are somewhat limited and II Is
probable that report to this effect will
be presented TO the city council at an early
date.
HORSE RAN AWAY.
a horse attached TO light buggy. the
outfit belonging to DIR. Boucher OF this
city ran away yesterday afternoon start
ing from Illinois street and going through
Summer street. ON the latter street there
was collision with an ice wagon which
resulted lin freeing the animal which con-
tinued on his way through Dexter and
Mowry streets where II was finally stop
ped. The buggy and harness were consid-
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