The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

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with us. as tho board OF aldermen y'ester-
day afternoon continued 20 the next meet
ing. Thursday. June 90 the matter OF ad-
vertising for new contract. II was
brought cut In the discussion that a
sorm OF contract was already under con-
.sidoration by tho city solicitor and that II
would be for period OF Ave years.
The discussion was under the report of
the commietee on health, tine substance of
which is as follows:
'.The committee ON the health depart
unenA 10 which was referred on May ? a
resolution requesting them 10 prepare
and submit a fo4m OF contract for the
COLLECTION and removal OF swill and house
offal reports as follows: II has very
thoroughly and carefully investigated the
whole question OF garbage disposal in
Providence. and has examined minutely
ell that has heen done by previous ooin-
mfttees. by the board OF aldermen, the
city council and the legislature. as well
as the various contracts and agreements
that havo been made from time TO time
for the removal of swill and offal. II has
consulted with the CITY solicitor, whose
opinion as TO the validity of the existing
contract was presented at the last meet
ing.
.'In view OF this opinion the committee
believes that the city now has a contract.
which while Il may be terminated by
the city at any time on due notice other
wise will continue n force until May l.
l19os. and afford ample protection 10 the
3nterests OF the city until that time
EXPERIENCE ELSEWHERE.
The history OF other New England
cities shows thet IL is by no meons easy
10 obtain an entirely reliable contractor
who viii thoroughly perform the work,
Iand therefore many cities have been
Obliged 20 adopt the more expensive mu-
lnicipal collectfon. Tho present oontrac-
ltors have for over IS years given an ex-
bcellent and constantly improving service
They have been prompt TO attend 10
,complaints and redress grievances, and
have on occasion continued their work
when the city was unable for the time
being TO meet its obligations 10 them.
Furthermore, IL Is the opinion OF the
committee that the price for which the
work is being done Is n satisfactory one,
lower than In most New England cities.
we also find that the price paid this year
IS the same as In 1901, notwithstanding
the fact that tho population has greatly
increased: further. we find that each time
n new contract is made the price Ia
raised. and Is always based on tho In
creased population In consideration OF
the above facts there seems TO be no
renson whatsoever for terminating the
present contract We therefore recorn-
mend that no steps be taken To dis
continue the present contract relations
Alderman Fletchers motion to adopt |
the report precipftnted discussion, partici- |
pated in by Aldermen Dunn, Peterson. |
Parks and Spicer who thought that the |
contract should be acted upon at once. |
and by Aldermen Fletcher and Reynolds. |
who corfended that there should be delay; |
that there was in existence contract |
which could. upon ruling of the city solicit |
Tor. be abrogated at any time upon giving |
due notice. burt that this was an unwise |
period of the year. when hot weather was |
due to interfere with matter which had |
20 much 70 do with the health OF the COM
munity.
LAUDED THE CONTRACTORS.
Messrs Fletcher and Reynolds, vouched
for the integrity OF the Messrs. Barney,
who have the present garbage contract.
asserting that they had been strictly hon
est with the city: that at times when the
city had not the money TO pay for tho
work. they had carried II on at their own
expense until such time as funds could
be provided. and that II would be unfair
10 deprive them OF the means OF caring
for large number OF swine wit hbut
scant notice of termination OF contract.
The mayor said that the matter could
not be acted upon at this meeting. for
the reason that IL had not, as rule IL pro-
vided been printed upon the docket for
the day. There was. therefore. contin-
nance to the next meeting.
Alderman Parker presented the petition |
OF James l.. Pettis to change the name /
OF Jewell street to Pettys avenue Re-
ferred to committee on street signs and /
numbers.
Alderman Fletcher presented the petit |
lions OF Sylvester NJ Snow and others, |
John III. Sullivan and Mary G. Mason. |
each for abatement OF sewer tax. Re- |
terred to committee on claims.
Alderman Reynolds presented the peti- |
aion OF Harold A. George for damages OF |
e3Oo the same being verdict recovered |
hgainst him as a police official by Pas |
huale Izzie, for injuries received while at |
kempting Izzie's arrest Referred 20 COM |
bnittee on claims.
lie also presented the petition OF the |
News Publishing company for $1,000 dam |
hges on account OF the bursting OF a |
Mafer main. Referred to the committee |
pn claims
Alderman Reynolds presented n toint |
resolution Increasing the appropriation |
hor construction OF sewers by 100000. Re |
Herred TO committe on finance.
He also presented the proposal OF the |
limited States Standard Voting Machine |
company relative To the use OF their ma |
chimes In the next state election; also |
n Joint resolution providing for the APP |
rointment OF a committee 10 inquire into |
and report upon the advsablity OF in |
stalling such machines Aldermen Rey-
nolds, Fletcher and McMann were APP
,pointed on the part OF the board.
James A. Norton was appointed an auc- |
tioneer. The petitions OF Giovanni Ca |
poiianco. Salina street: Pasquale Conca. |
NJ. d. 81 America street: Paul Assassin. |
124 Camden avenue; Aaron silverman. |
rear 20 Anthony avenue; William Smith. |
b8 Hope street: Ernest Belhuneur, At |
wells avenue. near Joslin street; Gertz |
Brothers. 7s Olney street; Albert +. East |
man. lessee. Cass street: Alfonso Bo-gia- |
l4s Branch avenue. James Lavelle. 100 |
Chase avenue; Pietro isabella, S59 Doug |
Jas avenue. and Rosie Goldstein. 80 Orms- |
bee avenue, 20 build barns were tabled.
Antonio Czubak. Al Florence street: j. |
T. Trask. Is Wayerly street. and Frank !