Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-15
ELECTRIC LIGHT MATTERS.


Alderman Barnes sprung a mild scnsa-
ton when he charged that certain mem
bers of the board OF aldermen were trying
to put the municipal electric lighting
plant out Of business. The furry came
when IA resolution was introduced lower
ing the price of electricity from i've to
four cents per kilowatt hour to users Of
over 300 X. W. per month. Alderman
Clarke wanted to know what tho purpose
Of the resolution was. IT was explained
that 1t was for the benefit Of hotels and
1t was minated that the resolution might
have a bearing on furnishing light to the
new Vermont Hotel.
Alderman Cowles said he thought such
a reduction in price was a big matter
and should be considered carefully.
Alderman Drew stated that ne under
stood II costs four cents to generate the
power now and he couldn't see why the
city should furnish the lights at cost
Commissioner Enrlght said the cost Of
generating was about four cents. In rela-
ton to the new hotel. Mr.. Enright said
II large amount were used each year
1t could probably be furnished cheaper
than that to large number of families
when meters, etc. were taken into con-
sidcration.
Il know men right on this board" said
Alderman Barnes rising and slapping the
table with his fist, "who know for fact
want to see the municipal plant put out
of business. They come up here and
talk against this proposition of reducing
rates in order to accomplish that end"
II should Ike to have the gentleman
across the table name the men to whom
he refers" said Alderman Cowles.
'I'l name them when 7 get ready"
retorted Mr.. Barnes.
ut Is only fair to this board that the
names Of the men be produced per
sisted Mr.. Covles.
II will produce them when the time
comes" returned Mr.. Barnes. The
resolution to reduce the rate passed Ivy
a vote Of six to three. The vote stood
Edwards. Barnes. Sanborn, Dion, Nc
Caffrey and CofTcy in favor and Cowles,
Drew and Clarke against.
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE.
Thomas F.. Conlons bid of sl.700 for
collecting garbage In the city was passed
upon favorably by the board and the
mayor was authorized to enter into con-
tract with Mr.. Conlon for doing the
| work. The report of the committee APP
pointed to consider the matter Of garbage
collection was received and the committee
recommended that Mr.. Conlon he given
| the contract.
A question as to whether hotels would
be allowed to enter into contracts with
| individuals for the collection of garbage
came UP. 1t was decided that such con-
tracts could he entered into but the per-
sons thus collecting garbage from hotels
| would not be allowed to collect extensive
| ~ throughout the city.
In his agreement with the city Mr..
Conlon contracts to collect garbage twice
each week. He is to use metal wagons
and tho most sanitary methods are to be
followed. under the direct supervision of
the department Of health. The awarding
of the contract to Mr. Conlon for the col
lection OF all the garbage in the city is
the result OF much consideration of the
subject and the outcome Of trials of many
various methods of garbage collection.
In connection with this new plan.
amendments to the city ordinances relat-
Ing to the collection Of garbage will be
enacted, This set OF amendments passed
the second reading last night and will be
again passed at the next meeting of the
|
feet November I. The amendments to the
ordinances include the provisions that
no person shall carry on the business Of
collecting garbage unless appointed by
the city council. Also that cans must DO
placed outside Of houses not more thar
~ feet from the rear Of the house and
must be covered. water tight receptacles
Glass. tin cans and chemicals or other
poisonous substances may not be put
into cans. In the winter the garbage
must be kept from freezing. No persons
shall remove garbage through the streets
except In covered tin cans, and wagons
must be we'll painted and washed after
each day. The drivers shall wear wash
able outside clothing and present n clean
appearance. This is, in substance, the
matter contained in the amendment to
, the ordinances which it is proposed to
pass.
communication was received from the
Crystal Confectionery company asking
: permission to place six rails around IN,
area way opposite six windows on Col.
lege street and Pine street. The compan,
claims that the windows are now covered
with gratings which obscure the ligh
from the chocolate rooms Tho com
murication was referred to the stree
commissioners and the city attorney, t.
report at the next meeting.
Inc matter of the city's obtaining free
- telephone service In the municipal de-
partments from the New England Tele
phone d Telegraph company for the pri
Viiege OF placing underground wires ir
No'cheSter avenue was held over 70,
nearing unfil next Monday night unit