Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

That the present conduct OF the
highway department is very unsatis-
actory was demonstrated in the eppo-
s1rion manifested at the regular meet
ug OF the Westerly Beard of Trade
md preeipitated by the attack upon
he present system by George Benja-
min Utter. re recited Instances where
Improvement could be made and work
accomplished In a more satisfactory
substantial way than by present meth
DDS. He had nothing to say against
the personnel of the highway commit
tee. but opposed the SYSTEM. He ia
vored a commission to have charge OF
road improvements instead OF leaving
+he important matter with the town
eeuncia Charles Perry and Milo Nd.
Clarke believed a change ssseh as sug-
rested would be for the best interests
OF Westerly. After considerable dis
clsssion by several members, Mr.. Ferry
made motion which prevailed, that
a committee of three to consider the
best plan for taking the legal steps
necessary, for the placing of the pub
lie highways Of the town under the
direct care Of a commission George
q. Utter Frederick II. BNfan were
two OF those appointed on the commit
tee.
Frank w. Coy, chairman OF the traf-
ne committee, reported progress on
the matter Of securing better traffic
ACCOMMODATIONS IEO7n TIC &EIS+CA Sia0
Stoaangtefa trolley road.
Dr.. John Champlfn, chairman OF the
industrial committee made report
that cos1n1uzlications and personal in
V3tatSO47s were received from various
enterprises in regard to locating in
Westerly that carried with them sub
seAntia1 investment by the people OIL
Westerly, all Of which were receiving
all nerited attention He did not think
any of them as encouraging prospects
Frederick c. Buff1zui, chairman of the
naamscdpal Improvement committee re-
ported that marked Improvement had
been made In Main street by the re-
AHcfSca In size Of some of the stone
steps oa the Sidewalks He expressed
a hope that some other =---~.rty hold
eEE would go and do likewise and per-
nat the Improvement to go on
A committee Of five, with Ira 3.
CTaMdal chairman, was appointed as O
nominating committee to present a
list Of officers to be ha1loted fnr at the
annual meeting.
Prank W. Coy expressed the opinion
that some action should be taken that
would result in careful observance Of
the established rules relative to fire
prevention in Westerly. He spoke on
the subject at some length, as did also
ME Brfflzn. Albert G. Martin also ad-
vocated IRE prevention measures and
gave the required notice that at tho
next meeting a motion to amend the
bylaws would be made, SO that q fire
prevention committee would be includ-
Z ed in the regular standing committees
irvine Chester gave notice that Ike
action would be taken to add a COM
m5ttee on agriculture.
At the annual muster OF the Rhode
Island State Firenen's league held in
Westerly Last summer moving picture
men were here to take Views of the
parade, pumping contests and the like.
and wanted to interest the Board Of
Trade in the matter as an advertising
scheUne- Representatives of the board
declined to give financial aid, but said
that II the films when developed would
be a& benefit to Westerly the matter
would be given consideration A bill
Of s7b was received by the board and
It was voted to defer action on the bill
unt0 the next regular meeting.
ply, of which Senator Louis W. Arneid
OF Westerly 10 member, has presented
Its first full years report to the gov
ernor and demonstrates the good judg-
ment of the general assembly in the
creation Of the board and the selection
Of members to carry the provisions
into successful effect. Notwfthstand-
ing the high cost Of nearly all com
rnodities purchased, the state fnstitu-
ncns have been maintained with a net
gain Of $S7,424.37 for the administra-
3on Of 1913 as against that of 1912
During the year the institutions at
.Cranston were operated at an actual
than in 1912. This decrease was eff
1ected although the average number OF
inmates, 2.0S1. WAS 81 in excess of the
preceding year, and the average cost
oH each inmate to the state is S16S29
The board emphaticalIy declares that