The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-07

to provide more oars during rush hours.
morning ani evening especially in stormy
weather; and in the meantime 10 supply
the cars. with an increased number OF
equilibrium straps TO ensure larger dlVl-
dends for stockholders.
s-Hereafter 10 grant franchise prtvi-
leges to said company, subject 10 the ex-
tracks wherever located shall be removed
by order OF the city council whenever the
public good demands. This provision IS
necessary In order 10 prevent the said
companies from acquiring perpetual fran
chise rights In places where other streets
of equal value or convenience cannot be
substituted-for Instance Point street
bridge, Exchanges place, Dorrance street,
College street or the tunnel through Col
lege hill. All rights acquired now or here
after by said company, may become per-
The New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company now owns. or con-
trolls, the street railway systems or Rhode
Island, under a lease for a term OF 9sg
years. Sohuld the present generation bind
future generations for that period or time
by. giving public rights irrevocably To
9 Providing that all conduits and struc-
lures. built In or upon streets, highways
or public squares, shall be owned ana
controlled by the city; and shall be con-
structed subject 10 such terms and condi-
tions as will ensure absolute title in the
city Our highway space Is limited; II be-
enough to grant separate space with alb
soute title TO all who may demand such
privileges. Public service corporations in
crease In num6er, but our hishway area area
get for them just equivalent for It's
use.
10. Adequate provision for retiring
II. Equalization of pensions for hremen
and police. and restoration OF detail SER
vice pay TO policemen.
IL. -Four days per month free time for
hremen and opportunity for firemen and
policemen 70 attend divine service Sun
days, subject, however, to proper disci-
IL. Lioenses for motormen 10 ensure a
higher degree OF care in running street
cars.
IA. Reduction of charges for water and
Tor appliances furnished therefor by the
city.
IS. Reduction OF probate court charges.
16. RESTORATION OF real estate record
books and revision and consolidation Of
indexes thereto.
17.--Revision OF our tax laws, relieving
mortsagees from assessment: under our
present laws the owner Of mortgaged
Is. Election OF tax assessors by the
people instead OF by the city council
1s.-Prohibiting contracts between the
city and members OF the city government
~. Competitlve bidding on city contracts.
Il. Giving the preference to Providence
merchants, manufacturers and contract
22. An efficient and strict enforcement
OF the milk law and other pure food laws
70 Bakeshop inspection, FOR sanitary
purposes.
"a. House to house inspection of plumb
ing, In order that IL may meet sanitary
requirements, especially In stores, work
shops and manufacturing Embellishments
where many people are employed.
70. Advertising oity proposals for con-
tracts and notices Of public hearings In
all the daily newspa peTs OF Providence.
H. Judicous inspection OF public per
formances and show bills
"a. Use of ward rooms by citizens for
AL ward, city and state purposes
rs. Adequate medical inspection of all
public and private schools.
~. Allowing at least 10 days i'm which
to make statements TO the tax assessors
80. To require the city treasurer to mail
tax bill TO parties assessed. a reason
able time before date OF payment. such
notice not TO Interfere with right OF oity
20 collect.
81 To provide for publication OF tho
tax book annually by the city.
s2. To secure adequate freight facilities
and efficisut servioe and accommodation
The board OF trade and the business men
or the city are requested to agitate with
this end I'm view
wish TO express my sincere thanks 10
the people OF Providence for the conf
dence reposed I'm me and the great honor
conferred by election as chlef executive
OF our beautiful city, and 1 pray that we
may all be blessed with light 10 See and
strength 10 perform our duties faithfully
and inpartlally and that all our delibera-
tions may be harmonious and productive
Of great good 10 the city.