The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
BALL QUESTION
 TO LEGISLATURE
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 committee on sewers and squares. The special playgrounds committee had the question of a public playground on lal- water street referred to it. The same committee will look into the question of taking by condemnation proceedings a two acre plot of ground for park purposes at the foot of West ROCK.
 At this juncture, a communication from Mayor Martin was read submit ting the annual reports of the various city boards, and requesting the Board of Aldermen to dispense with the printing of these reports in the Journal on account of the extra expense lh- volved. After some discussion the mayors suggestion was adopted.
 A communication from former Cor poration Counsel, Leonard M. Daggett, gave an opinion concerning the remoV- al of the eligibility book from the con- trollers office by the secretary or the civil service commission. MT. Daggett says the controller cannot compel the civil service board to give up the book in question. His opinion was placed on file
 Contrary to general expectation the question of who should be paid Tor the military enrolment was not set tied. Two reports were handed in but as neither was a majority report, It was referred back to the special com mittee. The corporation counsel has | sent the committee an opinion. but as it is not in shape for publication, Al | derman KeAna would sign neither re- port.
 Henry Donovan petitioned for the abolishment of grade crossings al | Webster. Munson Argyle, Division Thompson, Ivy, Brewster, Bassett and | the Shelton avenue crossing was pre- sented. The charter of the old Cana road says that the corporation must pay for all bridges, etc. This petition was referred to the Railroads commit 1 tee.
 Another word concert occurred al this time over minor matter and Al derman Mulvey. jumping to his feet indignantly said they were there tt | transact the city's business, not t wrangle over little details. Sherif McGuiness made liberal use of hi gavel to quell the war Of words. Whei the question that caused the rumpu was put, all the Aldermen voted th same way, procedure that occurred with clock-like regularity everytime { question was voted upon.
 A favorable report on Sunday base ball was handed In by the specia committee, Alderman Cunningham chairman appointed to feel the public pulse on that matter. The repor which was not commented on in an. way, and was tabled for second read ing. is to the effect that the game b governed by the same laws that gov ern other Sunday sports and recrea tions. Furthermore the report rec ommends that the Board of Aldermen I request the corporation counsel to ap pear before the legislature at its mex session and ask that Sunday sports b made a question of local option.
 Alderman Kenna told the Board hoy it might save the city a considerabl sum of money if they could pass upo the changes in the city ordinances be fore the 18th, Providence publishin concern promising to give the cit 1000 copies. and as many more as re uuired. After deciding to let this con cern print the ordinances. the Boar adjourned until next Tuesday night when a special meeting to pass thes ordinances will be held,