The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

IL will be seen, therefore, that the ex-
penditures for the past year were sS4'1zsi
greater than they were 10 years ago.
while the increase in the real and person
nj property tax assessment was only VII
4s0S5. In other words. while the city
income from assessments upon Its real
and personal property increased but nine
per cent, its expenditures Increased IN
the same period IL per cent. There Is 1000
in this showing for the serious rcnecuon
of the city council upon which Is lncuin-
bcnt the most economical administration
~ arfairs consistent with the city's needs
THE LITTLEFlELD ESTATE.
A moro centrally located and convenient
city hall and police station are needed 10
satisfy the increased demands OF this
growing municipality. A splendid oppor-
tunity Is presented for the city to acquire
such structures in the generous offer of the
Littlefleld estate. which has frontage
of oy7 feet on Broad street, OF 20 ieet on
Central street. OF 100 feet on Cross street
contains is,S43 square feet and has TAX
valuation OF $4,000 yielding the city so4S
in taxes The land alone, according 10 our
assessors valuation. Is worth 90 cents per
foot. or S2Sl2o-a sum larger than that at
which the entire estate is offered TO this
CITY The homestead contains IL large
rooms on It's three floors. Is heated by the
indirect system, and is In an excellent
state OF preservation. II could be con-
verted into a commodious City Hall with
but q slight expenditure in very short
time. A 1reproof vault could be erect
ed on the exterior cf the south side.
where there Is an entrance at present
and all the floors could he put into first
class condition Gt an outlay OF not more
than $500, / am informed.
AS a price has already been put on the
~xriaV
yisable 10 dispose of the present city hall
and 10 the proceeds from the sale OF the
two structures add enough 70 purchase
the Mttleheld estate. on which there Is a
large b<rn that could be converted into
q fine police station by the expenditure
OF very small sum. ] would recommend
that the city council consider this sub
ject thoroughly. as the opportunity given
the city TO obtain this splendid estate. 30
sdvautageously located and 80 easy OF
access. should be embraced now.
BROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Broad streets Is the min thoroughfare
between Providence and Woonsocket. Its
width varies from q feet at Fales street
20 20 feet at the Pawtucket line. which
width IL insufficient for the large and
increasing traffic demands made upon a.
I would recommend therefore. that a
commission be appointed 10 consider the
sdvisability OF establishing a new build
ing nne on this thoroughfare from Fales
street 10 the Pawtucket line. II such ac-
ton is taken immcdi tely. II will PROBABLY
effect a great saving TO the taxpayers.
and Will prove Of incalcu.able benefit TO
the people generally. The sooner this Is
done the cheaper II will prove and the
more beneficial 70 the public.
TAX EXEMPTION.
n the city IL TO make the most Of It's
opportunities Il must encourage the lccat-
Ing here OF all Industries that sre likely
TO give employment 10 our citizens or bring
additional Inhabitants. But the exemption
OF corporations locating here from the
burdens or TAXATION Is function which
the city council should exercise with ex-
treme care. I'm order that there shall be
no sbuee OF the exemption grant
RIGID MILK INSPECTION.
In the interest ~ the public health. n IL
arssrahle and. indeed. highly essentisi.
thst The city should have for its milk In
spector wc1l-defned dufies, and an ordi-