REPORT OF
HON. HERMAN MYERS, MAYOR,
. . Together with the . .
REPORTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS
. . of the . .
CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA.,
. . tor the . .
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31sf, 1904,
. . to which are added . .
THE COMMERCIAL STATISTICS OF THE PORT, REPORTS
OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES
PASSED DURING THE YEAR 1904.
SAVANNAH, GA.:
THK MOKN1NG NBWS PRINT.
1S05.

INDEX.
Assessments for City Taxation, n years.................................... 304
Bonded Debt........................................................................ 41-43
Budget for 1905 .................................................................... 9-10
Building Inspector................................................................. 122-123
Charity Hospital................................................................... 268-269
Charitable Institutions.... ..................... ...... ........................ 260 271
City Marshal........................................................................ 49-51
City Attorney........................................................................ 230-248
City Treasurer....................................................................... 52-72
City Engineer................................................................ ...... 157-179
City Dispensary..................................................................... 208-209
City Officers, 191)4 ................ ................................................ 7-8
City Physicians..............................................................i...... 201 207
Climate of Savannah, 1871-1904.............................. ............... '319
Commercial Statistics............ ............................................... 303-318
Commissions........................................................................ 5
Director of Public Works....................................................... 125-150
Electrical Inspector................................ .............................. 119
Georgia Historical Society.................................................... 272-283
Georgia Infirmary................................................................. 265-267
Health Officer.............:......................................................... 181-200
Harbor Master...................................................................... 229
Kindergarten System............................................................. 300-302
Laurel Grove Cemetery ......................................................... 226
Mayor's Report..................................................................... n-37
Market................................................................................. 227-228
Mayor and Aldermen for 1904........................................ A ....... 4
Miscellaneous........................................................................ 533-534
Opening Streets Committee.................................................... 151-156
Ordinances Passed 1904.......................................................... 323-480
Park and Tree Commission..................................................... 20-226
Plumbing Inspector............................................................... 210
Port Society.......................................................................... 270-271
Property Acquired during 1904......................................... ...... 180
Public Library...................................................................... 284-299
Recorder of Police Court....................................................... 249-257
Reports Adopted by Council, 1904 .......................................... 529-532
Resolutions Passed by Council, 1904....................................... 481-528
St. Joseph's Hospital............................................................. 260-261
Sinking Fund Commissioners................................................. 38-43
Statement City of Savannah Bonds.......................................... 42-43
Standing Committees of Council, 1904...................... ............ 6
Superintendent of Police........................................................ 73-86
Superintendent of Pite Department......................................... 87-118
Superintendent of Fire Alarm ................................................ 120-121
Superintendent of Waterworks Department............................ 124-134
Tax Assessors...................................................................... 44-45
Telfair Hospital.................................................................... 262-264
Trial Balance....................................................................... 46-48
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN TOR I9O4.
MAYOR:
HERMAN MYERS.
CHAIRMAN OP COUNCIL:
JAMES M. DIXON.
VICE-CHAIRMAN OP COUNCIL:
R. J. DAVANT.
ALDERMEN :
JAMES M. DIXON. D. R. THOMAS.
R. J. DAVANT. J. F. CANTY.
E- A. M. SHROEDER. A. J. GARFUNKEL-
*ROBT. L. COLDING. GEO. L. HARMAN.
JAS. H. McKENNA. JOHN F. GLATIGNY.
WM. L. GRAYSON. W. H. WRIHGT._
|F. M. OLIVER-
* Resigned January 6th, 1904.
f Elected January 6th, 1904.
COMMISSIONS.
PARK AND TREE.
P. D. BAFFIN, Chairman.
GEORGE J. BALDWIN. CHAS. S. ELLIS.
J. H. H. ENTELMAN. I. A. SOLOMONS.
SINKING FUND.
JOSEPH D. WEED, Chairman.
S. HERMAN. H. P. SMART.
JOHN LYONS. CHAS. G. BELL.
PILOTAGE.
JAS. M. BARNARD, JR., Chairman.
GEO. P. WALKER. HENRY T. WILLIAMS.
J. FLORENCE MINIS. W. W. WILLIAMSON.
WALTER CONEY. O. E. NEWCOMB, Sect'y.
JOSEPH HULL.
MASSIE SCHOOL.
HERMAN MYERS, MAYOR.
PLEASANT A. STOVALL. R. J. DAVANT.
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STANDING COMMITTEES OP COUNCIL
ACCOUNTSAldermen WRIGHT, SHROEDER, DIXON.
ASSESSMENTSAldermen CANTY, McKENNA, OLIVER, HARMAN, WRIGHT.
CITY LOTS AND OPENING STBEETSAldermen THOMAS, GLATIGNY, SHROEDER.
DRAINAGEAldermen McKENNA, DAVANT, HARMAN.
FINANCEAldermen DIXON, THOMAS, CANTY, DAVANT,
SHROEDER.
FIREAldermen OLIVER, GARFUNKEL, GLATIGNY, McKENNA, DAVANT.
HARBOR AND WHARVES-Aldermen HARMAN, GRAYSON,
THOMAS.
MARKET-Aldermen SHROEDER, CANTY, GRAYSON.
POLICEAldermen GRAYSON, HARMAN, SHROEDER.
PUBLIC HEALTHAldermen GLATIGNY, OLIVER, WRIGHT.
STREETS AND LANESAldermen DAVANT, DIXON, GARFUNKEL, GLATIGNY, McKENNA.
WATER-Aldermen GARFUNKEL, WRJGHT, DAVANT.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE NEW CITY HALL
Hon. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor.
Aldermen THOMAS, DAVANT, DIXON, SHROEDER.
SANITARY BOARD.
Hon. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor, Chairman.
Health Officer WM^F. BRTINNBR, Secretary:"
Aldermen DIXON^HARMANrT"
Citizens J. M. SOLOMONS, Rev. W. C. SCHAEFFER, BEIRNE
GORDON.
CITY OFFICERS-1904.
Myers
Secretary to the Mayor....................................Thos. Gamble, Jr.
Clerk of Council........ .......... ..........................J. Robert Creamer
Assistant Clerk of Council.... ....................Chas. V. Hernandez
City Treasurer............. ..............................................C. S. Hardee
City Engineer.................................................. ......... W. J. Winn
City Engineer (Assistant)........ ....... ...............John W. Howard
City Attorney................... .......... .....................William Garrard
Chief Sanitary Inspector............ ........... .......... John J. Stafford
City Marshal........... .......... ....... ......................Henry E. Dreeson
City Marshal (Deputy)............................................W. T. Hussey
City Physicians (three white)*E. S. Osborne, G. H. Johnson, B. Courshon, f W. A. Norton.
City Physicians (two colored).............J. H. Bugg, P. E. Love
Clerk of the Market........................ .......... ........... .Alex. Mendel
Clerk of the Market (Assistant) .....................Paul H. Broome
Chimney Contractor, E. D.....................................E. Thompson
Chimney Contractor, W. D.. ............... ....... . .... E. T. McEvoy
Director of Public Works........... ................George M. Gadsden
Food Inspector............ ...................... ....... ..........Simon A. Weil
Harbor Master................................ .......................James McBride
Health Officer.................... ................... .......William F. Brunner
Inspectors of Naval StoresJames T. Wells, W. R. Powell,
Nat. Harrison, J. F. Bliss, Lewis Bliss, R. B. Jewett, R.
B. Register, J. E. Register, A. A. McEachern.
Keeper Laurel Grove CemeteryJHenry Garwes, fR. H.
Clements.
Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery (colored portion )-J. E. Kimball
Keeper City Dispensary........... ..........................L. D. Strutton
Keeper City Dispensary (Assistant)............ ...Ed. J. Kieffer, Jr
Keeper City Clocks ($200 per year)................Robert Schueider
Messenger of Council...............................................C. A. Gradot
Port Wardens (2)..............Jerome Sullivan, John H. Hennessy
Plumbing Inspector................................................F. W. Campos
Recorder........."...........................................................Shelby Myrick
Superintendent of Police ...................................Chas. Garfunkel
Lieutenant of Police...........................................*W. H. Fleming
SergeantsJas. M. Mock, Henry W. Baughn, Jos. McCool,
R. E. DavH, T. C. Murphy, Jas. A. Woods.
Superintendent of Fire Department................John E- Maguire
Senior Foreman Fire Department................ .......George Mouro
Superintendent and Engineer Water Works........!. U. Kinsey
Tax Assessors, Chairman................................J. H. H. Osborne
Tax Assessors (2)....................Samuel Reynolds, Marion Lucas
*KesignedE. S. Osbome, Ikf. D-, resigned April 27, 1904.
fElecredW. A. Norton, Elected City Physician May 11,1904.
*ResignedW. H I'letnmg resigned Meut. Police April 13,1904.
JDiedHenry Garwes, died January, 1904.
fKtrcleJX. Ht. Cle.nents Elected Keeper laurel Grove Cemetery Feb. 3, 1904.
PREAMBLE.
Whereas, the administration of the government of the City
of Savannah for the fiscal year 1905, will cause an expenditure in the various departments of said government in sums
estimated, to-wit:
BUDGET FOR 1905.
Departments. Appropriation.
Board of Health ............................$ 18,000 oo
Charity .................................... 8,20000
City Clocks ................................ loo oo
City Lighting ............................... 39,000 oo
Dispensary ................................. 5,000 oo
Drainage and Dry Culture ................... 8,000 oo
Fire Uniforms ............................. 3,500 oo
Fire Department, Maintenance .............. 78,500 oo
Gwinnett Street Tunnel ..................... 4,000 oo
/- Harbor and Wharves ....................... 1,350 oo
Harbor Improvement and Advertising ........ 1,000 oo
Hospitals .................................. 14,400 oo
House Drainage ............................ )
__ _ . , . > 2,500 oo House Drainage, Maintenance ............... )
Interest, Bonded Debt ....................... 150,000 oo
Incidentals, including Office Charity .......... 5,500 oo
Law Department, Incidentals ................. 600 oo
Laurel Grove Cemetery ............:......... 6,000 oo
Market .................................... 5,000 oo
Parks and Souares .......................... 8,500 oo
Parks and Squares, Tree Ranting ............ 1,000 oo
Parks and Squares, Tree Nursery ............. 500 oo
/ Opening Streets, including Deferred Payments.. 47,000 oo
Paving Streets .............................. 20,000 oo
Police ..................................... 88,000 oo
Police Uniforms ............................ 3.500 oo
Police Reserves ............................. 3,000 oo
Printing and Stationery ...................... 5,ooo oo
Public Buildings, Repairs .................... 1,000 oo
x~ Public Buildings, New City Hall ............. 175,000 oo
Public Library .............................. 3,000 oo
Plumbing Inspector ......................... 2,400 oo
Storm Sewers .............................. 3,000 co
Salaries, including Building Inspector and Aldermen ................................... 45,500 oo
Scavenger Department ...................... 37,000 oo
Scavenger Department, Electric Railway Contract with County ....................... 4,500 oo
Sink Department, O- E. M. .................. 6,500 oo
Sinking Fund .............................. 46,500 oo
Streets and Lanes .......................... 58,000 oo
Streets, Grading Nzw ........................ 1,000 oo
Streets, Maintenance of Asphalt and Pavements. 9,500 oo
Watenvorks; New, Old and Extensions ........ 44,000 oo
Waterworks, Duplicate Compressors .......... 4,864 04
Forsyth Park Extension Walk as per contract... 2,750 oo
Emmet Park ............................... i ,200 oo
Resurfacing Streets ......................... 2,000 oo
Total .,...,..,.,,..,........,.,..........$974,864 04
EIGHTH
Annual Report of Herman Myer s,
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Mayor of Savannah, Ga.
Savannah, Ga., Jan. 23, 1905.
To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Savannah:
Gentlemen:Inasmuch as we have been associated together as a body in the conduct of the business of the municipality during the past two years, and in some instances our
official relations have been continued over a much longer
period, I deemed it not unwise to postpone the reading of my
annual report until our re-inauguration as the City Council
of Savannah for another term, especially as I desired to
make certain recommendations which I trust will receive
favorable consideration at your hands.
I know it must be gratifying to each member of this board
to feel that the work accomplished during the past two years
has sufficiently merited the approval of the public to secure
its unequivocal endorsement as shown in your recent return
to official responsibility without opposition at the polls. This
is a compliment, and an expression of public trust, that
should stimulate each of us to renewed efforts to promote
the welfare of the city during the term on which we are now
entering. No higher tribute could be paid to the servants
of the public than has been rendered to this board, and the
confidence that is felt in our integrity, ability and energy
forces us to the determination that the citizens of Savannah
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shall have no reason to regret their action. I believe we
shall continue to labor as a unit for the upbuilding of our
city, for the honest administration of its varied business,
and for the securing of the very best results from the expenditure of the money the taxpayers entrust to us for disbursement.
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A City of Progress.
Looking backward, Savannah has every reason* to be
thankful. Looking forward, Savannah has every reason to
be hopeful. The past year has equalled our most sanguine
expectations; the coming year promises to exceed them.
No other city of its size presents plainer evidence.of healthful growth, of strong, sturdy development in all the channels that unite in making a robust, progressive community,
energetic, ambitious and with a sound foundation on which
to build for the future.
The man who pins his destiny with that of this city attaches himself to a city whose progress is assured beyond
checking, in whose prosperity every man of energy, determination and honesty can share; a city where high principle
has never yet been found incompatible with the greatest
business success, where beauty and utility go hand in hand,
and the future is considered, as well as the present.
Satisfactory Growth in All Lines.
The year through which we have just passed is a continuous record of growth of a most satisfactory character. Not
a single line of business but appears to have been blessed
with twelve months of remunerative trade. Our merchants
of all classes have been diligent, alert to seize new opportunities for expansion, and the close of 1904 found them not
only holding the territory with which they begun the year,
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 13
but with additional tributaries established that will further
accelerate our growth.
Our transportation lines, to which Savannah owes so
much, have been prosperous and have been most potent
factors in strengthening our position as a center of commercial activity. Our business interests, while ever watchful for the protection of Savannah from discriminative rates
of freight which would tend to minimize the great natural
advantages we possess, have been free from those destructive prejudices and antagonisms which seem to seek the injury of these corporations.
There has been, I am free to say, no tendency here, commercially or officially, to harass corporations that are playing such an important part in the development of the city
and state, corporations whose interests are so intermingled
with Savannah's that our prosperity is largely mutual and
interdependent.
The lines already having extensive interests here have
further improved their facilities at this port, maintaining
Savannah's supremacy as the port of greatest accommodations south of Baltimore on the Atlantic coast. Greater
quantities of freight have been handled here during the last
year than in any previous year, the territory from which
it was drawn was broader than ever before, and we have
every reason to look for a further extension of the circle
of our commercial influence during 19x35.
The inner zone from which we naturally draw the bulk
of our business is fast advancing in population and wealth,
the area of cultivated land rapidly increases, villages and
towns are filling up with people whose circumstances have
considerably improved in the last few years, and Savannah
with the most cordial relations between it and them all, re-
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ceives its full share of the prosperity that is the basis of their
gratifying growth.
We enter on the new year a united people, devoted to our
city and all of its interests, eager to promote and protect
them. With such a spirit no barrier can arise that cannot
be overcome, no obstacles present themselves that cannot
be surmounted. A feeling of supreme confidence in the continued prosperity of Savannah is undoubtedly justified by
the existing conditions as well as by past experience.
Signs of Prosperity.
During the year 1904 our bank clearings were $201,796,751,
an increase over the previous year of $6,531,189. Our shipping interests show equally as gratifying an increase, the
total tonnage passing through the custom house being
2,805,885, an increase --ver 1903 of 289,928 tons. This does
not show the entire tonnage of the port, which undoubtedly
passed 3,000,000 tons in 1904, a remarkable increase in the
past few years, the total ten years ago being less than
2,000,000 tons. This rapid development of Savannah's commercial importance has been largely due to the deepening
of the channel, a work in the continuation of which we still
have as great an interest as when the depth of water was
considerably less than at present. The fact that the life of
our city is dependent in a great degree on our harbor has
not been lost sight of by this administration, and during the
year efforts to secure a further increase in the depth of water
have been continued.
Unfortunately the trend of controlling opinion at Washington at this time is against the starting of new and expensive operations, and apparently we will have to continue
our fight for a survey through the next session of Congress.
No matter how long it may take to accomplish what we de-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 15
sire, Savannah must persevere until its efforts are crowned
with victory, and not less than thirty-five feet of water is
in prospect. Our congressmen and senators have shown
their usual activity in our behalf, and it is in nowise due to
lack of determined efforts on their part that we have failed
to obtain a survey at this time . Adequate provisions,
though, we have reason to hope, will be made for the maintenance of the harbor in good condition, and the continuation of the dredging, which is to give us twenty-eight feet
at mean high tide. The demands of commerce, and especially those which will arise from the construction of the Panama canal and its important bearing on the development of
this port and section must eventually prevail over opposition and bring us the depth of water to the sea we now covet.
The growth of the city is in nowise better shown than in
the building operations. During 1904 there were erected,
or work begun on 377 dwellings and business properties.
In addition there were 376 permits for additions, repairs,
etc. In the past three years the permits issued by the city
have called for the erection or improvement of 1,788 properties, i spresenting a total outlay of not less than $2,000,000.
There is every reason to believe that this activity will continue and that the next three years will see equally as extensive building operations. If our people were somewhat
more inclined to trumpet forth the progress the city is making the world at large would become better acquainted with
Savannah, its growth and its possibilities. We have no reason to shun comparison with other cities, but can rather invite it. The assessed valuation of total taxable property at
the close of the year was $41,851,342, against $40,766,677 the
year before, a gain of $1,084,655 for the year, and an increase
over the returns of five years ago of about $5,000,000. A
net increase of $1,000,000 a year adds to the revenues of
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the city $14,000, providing sufficient additional funds for
that slow, but steady increase, of expenses that must mark
the management of a thriving community, no matter how
economically its business affairs may be administered.
Refunding the Public Debt.
The financial conditions throughout the country are now
so favorable, capital everywhere seeking sound investment,
and the date of the expiration of the bulk of our bonds is
now so close at hand, that the time has arrived, in my opinion, when steps should be taken looking to a refunding of
the public debt at a lower rate of interest than we are now
paying. As you are aware, the city has now outstanding
bonds maturing in 1909 to the extent of $2,766,000, and in
1913 to the amount of $255,650, a total of $3,021,650, drawing 5 per cent, interest. These bonds were- placed when
the city's financial standing did not compare with what it
is at the present time, and when the country at large was
not in as highly prosperous state as now. It has occurred
to me tha* we could anticipate the time of the refunding of
this indebtedness by several years, to the satisfaction of the
bondholders as well as to the financial advantage of th
city.
A municipality whose credit stands so high as Savannah's
should experience no trouble in placing a bond at three and
one-half to four per cent., a net saving to the city of not less
than $30,000 a year in its interest charges. Legislation will
doubtless be necessary to enable us to do this, and I would
recommend the appointment of a special commission of five
to draft a bill, in conjunction with the city attorney, for introduction at the approaching session of the General Assembly, authorizing the city to proceed with the refunding
of the debt. To do this the assistance of- a syndicate, local or
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 17
otherwise, could readily be obtained, and the new bonds
would, in my opinion, bring a premium sufficient to pay the
bonus that would be demanded on the present outstanding
bonds. While I have clearly defined views as to the proper
course to pursue, I do not deem it advisable at this time to
make the same public, believing that all plans should be first
considered by the special commission referred to, and then
a well matured proposition presented by it for the public
consideration. Of course the sinking fund commission would
be continued and provision made for a fund to be used for
the redemption of these new bonds, it being the established
policy of this city to gradually lessen its public debt. I do
not believe it will ever become necessary for Savannah to
enlarge its indebtedness. The revenues of the municipality,
as I have shown, increase steadily, its interest charges will
be materially lessened, and every expense of a properly conducted government can be met and ample funds left available
for public improvements without incurring new obligations.
Public opinion should be educated to the advisability of continuously reducing the debt, and should be sufficiently intelligent and alert in the future to prevent any efforts to
add to the volume of outstanding obligations of the city. I
am not one of those who regard a public debt as a public
blessing.
Taxation of The New Limits.
In December, 1901, the area of the city was extended by
act of the Legislature, the new section then incorporated
within its limits embracing about 1,242 acres, the greater
portion of it without streets or other public improvements.
Three years have passed, during which the city has expended some money in that section for this purpose, but there
has been no assessment of the property there with a view to
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its taxation. It will require an enormous outlay from the
city treasury in the purchase, opening and grading of
streets in this new district. From the beginning of this work
of extensive improvements the property benefitted should
contribute to the outlays rendered necessary by its present
condition. To that end, I recommend that the tax assessors
proceed this year to the assessment of all property in the
extended limits. As a preliminary to this a map of this section should be immediately prepared by the city engineer's
office. The assessments should be made moderate and taxes
should be levied on the property, beginning with 1906. More
money will be paid out in that territory during the next few
years than the city can hope to secure from taxes on the
property there. I am irv favor of the rapid purchase of land
there, but only in the event that the city is met by the property owners in the right spirit. It is to their interest, fully as
much as to the municipality's, that the streets should be
opened. Their property is benefitted immeasurably thereby,
being brought upon the market as buitdinglots at an enhanced
value. As soon as the streets are opened I look for a rapid
building up of this territory, the trend of the residence section being still in a marked degree to the southward. At
a reasonable valuation the city should proceed to prepare
this entire large area for the settlers who wfll soon occupy
it with their homes, if present landowners are not governed
by a spirit of extortion. .
The assessment of this area will also strengthen the financial status of the city and improve its position as a borrower
when the refunding of the debt is reached, increasing, as it
will, the city's assessed valuation and income, the two points
which are at once considered by financiers when such a
proposition is presented to them. Our present status in that
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 19
connection is excellent, and, with the increases referred to
cannot fail to be regarded by investors as first-class in every
particular; indeed, there are few American cities that can
point to a finer financial record than Savannah's during the
past twenty years, or to more brilliant prospects of continued
stability.
Extension of Our Park Area.
It is the consensus of opinion of visitors to Savannah and
probably as well of the bulk of our people, that a grievous
mistake was made in the laying out of the extended limits
in 1883, in not continuing the system of small parks which
make the old section unique among American cities and
contribute so much to its attractiveness as well as healthfulness. While it is too late now to remedy the error into
which those in charge then fell, we should profit by the better knowledge we now have and seek to establish some similar system in the new limits, whose domain will so soon be
occupied by the homes of thousands of our citizens. In the
past, unfortunately, there has been no well defined plan of
improvements of this nature. The park area of the city
has grown up in a haphazard fashion, and with no intelligent
comprehension of the needs of a growing city; indeed, there
has been too much absence of system in other features of
city work, it only being in the past few years that some
definite plans have been evolved as to street paving. The
time has arrived, in my opinion, when a well matured plan
of beautification of the city, and especially of the newer districts, prepared by some one skilled in landscape architecture, should be adopted.
To that end I began a correspondence some weeks ago
with a gentleman of high repute in the North, whose services I thought it might be desirable to obtain in this con-
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nection. This correspondence is now ready for submission
to such committee as your honorable board may deem advisable to appoint. I believe that the best interests of the
city would undoubtedly be served by an appropriation that
would enable us to obtain the services of such a person who
could visit the city, study the ground and make suggestions
based on a thorough acquaintance with the work other cities
are doing, and the best manner in which to obtain the results we desire. Savannah now holds the palm among
Southern cities for beauty, but if we are to maintain it we
must exert ourselves to still further improve the appearance
of the city. Throughout the country the extension of parks
is absorbing more and more attention, and in many municipalities extensive plans have been prepared, the execution
of which will cover a number of years and require the outlay
of vast sums of money. While we are laying out the plans
for the new limits we should embody the suggestions of a
skilled landscape artist, and at the same time secure his advice on similar improvements in the older sections. It has
been suggested that if the Bilbo canal is covered over it
could be made a handsome driveway. Other suggestions
have been presented, some of which may be practicable, and
all of which should receive consideration at the hands of an
expert. I accordingly venture to suggest for your consideration the advisability of a special committee, or one of the
standing committees, taking the matter in hand at an early
date.
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' Public Improvements.
Our established policy of making public improvements as
rapidly as the finances of the municipality will permit, and
with due respect to the needs of the several parts of the
city, has been continued. There are at present 36.91 miles
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. , 21
of paved streets, of which 12.07 miles, or 33 per cent., have
been laid, during the six years ending December 31, last.
The year 1904 exceeded in street paving any past year in
the history of Savannah, a total of 79,689 square yards being
laid, the next best record being for 1903, with 61,312 square
yards to its credit. In fact, each of the last three years, 1902,
1903 and 1904, has established a new record in the amount
of paving done. It is doubtful, though, if the record for
1904 will be broken in the next year or two, owing to the
pressure of other improvements which call for attention and
require large appropriations. I look forward confidently
however, to five more miles of streets being paved, mainly
with vitrified brick, during the term of office on which we
are now entering, giving us at the expiration of 1906 sixteen miles of the finest vitrified brick pavements in America,
probably more than any other city of the size of Savannah
possesses, and a total of nearly 43 miles of well paved thoroughfares. I append herewith a statement showing the paving work done during the six years, 1899-1904:
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There was a time when citizens looked with almost disfavor on street paving, when many were opposed to the
outlay, and others considered it unnecessary beyond a few
business thoroughfares. This spirit still lingered in a measure as near as ten years ago. To-day the difficulty presented
to Council is how to satisfy citizens who wish to have the
streets improved, rather than overcome their antagonism to
such betterments. Nowhere is the public better educated
to the benefits that flow from good paved streets than in
Savannah.
The constant object lessons they see all around them have
convinced even those who were doubters that it pays in
every way to pave a city, to improve the appearance of its
highways, to bring them up to the modern standards of comfort 'and convenience. Without incurring any debt for the
municipality, without placing too onerous a burden on our
people, the work of paving can go forward steadily until
Savannah takes front rank among the cities of the world in
this, as it already does in some other respects. In the city,
not including the extended limits beyond Forty-second
street, there are about 120 miles of streets and lanes. It is
my confident belief that at the dose of another ten years
we will find not less than eighty miles of them paved. The
unpaved street will then be the exception. I have no doubt
that the county will continue its programme of road improvement during the same time, and Savannah and Chatham county will lead the South in smooth roadways, meeting the most exacting demands of business and pleasure.
It is such improvements as these that will make Savannah
the ideal city for residence as well as for commerce, trade
and manufactures; it is such improvements that will tend
to accelerate that progress which we all fondly hope and
24 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
believe is to exceed during the next decade anything we
have known in the past.
Opening of Streets.
The opening of streets and the removal of encroachments
has been persevered in during the past year, the total expenditures for that purpose being $51,74345, a total of
531,011 square feet of land being acquired. The efficient
chairman of that committee has submitted a detailed statement of the transactions, which accompanies this report for
your information. Much expense is incurred by the municipality in removing obstructions arising from the careless
manner in which the city has been allowed to develop in 'the
past, streets having been blocked entirely at some points and
dwellings or fences allowed to protrude upon the sidewalks.
It will be many years before all these unsightly impediments
are removed and the streets made uniform. Greater care is
now exercised in the granting of permits and every effort
is made to save the city from such expense in the future. It
is to be regretted that in some instances property owners
place a fictitious valuation upon their lands when they are
sought by the city for street opening purposes, standing riot
only in the city's way, but preventing the speedy development of their own holdings. This department will continue
to draw heavily on the city's resources for many years to
come, I might almost say indefinitely, as in the new district
the city owns very little land required for the opening of
public highways. The expeditures of the past six years in
this work exceeded $250,000, and it is not improbable that
this amount will be passed during the six years to come.
This is a class of improvements that is highly important, but
is not especially noticeable to the entire community, as are
street pavements, and it is well that our citizens should ap-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 25
predate the fact that practically one-twelfth of the available
funds of the municipality is devoted to this purpose every
year.
Notional Control of Contagious Diseases.
Our local health conditions have been excellent during the
year 1904, as will be seen from the report of the health officer. That department has been administered with its usual
vigorous efficiency, and, I believe, to the thorough satisfaction of our citizens, whose lives it is designed primarily to
protect. Our efforts, though, to maintain the high standard
of healthfulness and complete exemption from contagious
or infectious diseases that has marked Savannah in recent
years, are, in a measure, neutralized by the conditions prevailing elsewhere, and as a result of indifference, incapacity,
or insufficiency of funds on the part of the state, or local
authorities at other points, we are constantly threatened
with invasion by malignant diseases, necessitating an incessant watchfulness on our part and considerable expense, as
well as causing anxiety from which we might be largely
spared if a proper control of such dangerous maladies existed in this country.
Smallpox, our health authorities advised me some time
ago, exists in practically an epidemic form in many sections
of Georgia. Several cases which were brought into Savannah and promptly quarantined were readily traced back to
their origin in towns of Middle Georgia, where the disease
probably exists to a "greater degree than anywhere else in
the state. Realizing that no matter how strenuous and successful local efforts here to stamp out the disease might be,
we were still subject at all times to inroads from such infected points and, feeling that the state was really derelict in
its duty to its people in failing to adopt adequate measures
26 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
in such an emergency, I wrote to Governor Terrell, directing his attention to the situation in as strong language as I
believed the existing conditions justified/ In part I said:
"I appreciate that the Legislature has made a very niggardly appropriation for this purpose, and that the state
board of health is hampered by the absence of funds for a
campaign against smallpox, which necesprily would involve
considerable outlays. As the state's finances now are it
looks very improbable that the Legislature will ever make
appropriations sufficient to guarantee an efficient state health
service. One thing is certain at this time, the existing state
board of health is doing little or nothing toward eradicating
the disease. Under all the circumstances would it be amiss
to call upon the national government, which has an adequate
health service, well equipped with men and money, to assist
the state in rooting out the smallpox. If something of the
.kind is not done the prospects of freeing Georgia from the
disease are very small.
"I venture to suggest that at the next session,of the Legislature something be attempted toward either giving the
state authorities sufficient funds to wage a war on conta-.
gious diseases or placing such matters in the hands of the
national health officials. But in the meantime the situation
appears to call for some decidedly more determined efforts
than have yet been made by the state officials."
In reply the Governor advised me that my communcation
had been referred to the state board of health, Governor
Terrell continued as follows:
"I am averse to calling upon the general government in
matters of this character and without the express direction
of the General Assembly I would not do so, as the state
board of health and the ordinaries throughout the state have
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. ___27
ample authority under the law. to deal with smallpox and
stamp it out."
It is to be regretted that the prejudice against intervention, or even co-operation by the national government is
still so strong that its assistance is repudiated in matters of
such vital interest as those affecting the health of the entire
public. It is apparent to any one on investigation that the
state board of health can never eradicate smallpox in Georgia under existing conditions. To begin with, it has not
adequate means at its command for that purpose. Out of
a meagre appropriation of $7,000 a year hardly more than
$4,000 is available for this work, whereas Savannah alone
has expended as much as $7,000 in one year in preventing
the disease from securing a foothold here. How, then, can
the state health authorities expect to stamp it out over the
entire length and breadth of Georgia with such a pittance
to work with? So far as the claim that ordinaries have ample authority to successfully combat the disease is concerned, I need but say that on one occasion, to test the efficacy
of this provision of the statutes, the ordinary of Chatham
county called on the state and in reply received 500 vaccine
points, with the intimation that he need not call again, as
this was only intended for great emergencies. Five hundred
points at that time was hardly a day's supply for actual use
here, so it can readily be seen what the "ample authority"
to which Governor Terrell refers amounts to when put to
the test.
Since my correspondence with the Governor the state
board of health has met and recommended a compulsory
vaccination law, an admirable measure, and one which should
receive the prompt attention of the Legislature at its summer session. In the entire empire of Germany, where com-
28 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
pulsory vaccination has been practiced for years, there are
less than one-third as many cases of smallpox in a year as
in one large American city. But even if Georgia adopts this
method of combatting the disease, and we are not yet assured that it will, the state will be open to invasion from
surrounding states where similar measures of protection may
not prevail. The time has fully come, I believe, when public
sentiment should be awakened and educated to the advisability of national control of such diseases as smallpox, yellow fever, bubonic plague, cholera and others of a malignantly dangerous type which so often speedily escape from
local control, become widespread in their effect and a menace to the entire land. Smallpox is essentially a disease of
this nature. To-day, according to the latest report of the
Marine Hospital Service, it prevails in thirty-seven states.
Between these states there is constant travel and continuous
interchange of commodities. By its vigorous efforts and its
liberal use of money and efficient men Savannah has prevented the disease from securing an entrance here, but we
are surrounded by it in all directions and it is a ceaseless
warfare to protect ourselves and continue the comparative
immunity we have so long enjoyed. Just so long as the state
restricts itself to puerile efforts such as have marked its management in the past we will be harassed and endangered in
this manner. It would be far better to have the right to protect the people of Georgia from such diseases vested in the
national government than to assert independence of federal
authority at the expense of the lives and property of our
citizeps. This irrational jealousy of the central government
was similarly displayed when Savannah considered the transference of its quarantine station to the Marine Hospital Service. Every one will recall the predictions of dire disaster
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 29
that then came from some of our citizens. The opposition
was finally overcome, and to-day it is recognized that
Savannah has been benefitted by the change in control. Similar would be the revolution of sentiment
that would come after a reasonable trial of national
supervision of contagious diseases. It is, in my opinion, far
better to secure comparative exemption from such diseases
than cling tenaciously to a theory of state's rights such as
we have presented in this instance.
Important Legal Matters.
During the year our able city attorney has had several interesting cases in the courts, in addition to the multifarious
routine business attached to his official position. He has
successfully closed up several old cases and has practically
cleared the dockets so far as the city of Savannah is concerned. The municipality is to be congratulated that it has
the services of an- attorney of high repute, thorough knowledge of law, and that determination of character which forces
conclusions and brings speedy results. He has fought vigorously and successfully cases in which large property interests or vital principles were at stake. His report gives in
detail the work done in his department, not including the
many opinions he has given to the Mayor and Aldermen,
and not referring to the various meetings he has attended
in an advisory capacity.
Most important in results have been the litigation affecting the city's title to a large portion of Fig Island and to
Emmett Park, and that arising out of the permission granted
to the Savannah Electric Company to lay tracks on Gwinnett street. In the matter of Fig Island the city has completely established its title to the western half of the island,
and finds itself the owner beyond question of a large piece
30 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
of property whose value is steadily increasing. The work
of river improvements has added greatly to the original domain of the island, which is now practically an extension of
Hutchinson's Island. At some future time, and that probably not far distant, Fig Island must be in request for whart
purposes, and the city should be in no haste to dispose of
its holdings there. The harbor master, who has shown great
interest in the betterment of the property, suggests, and I
endorse his recommendation herewith, that a rough wharf
be constructed on the city's end of the island where ballast
can be unloaded and the process of filling up the island begun. He suggests also that permission be given for the
dumping of sand and other waste on the island by contractors dredging the river. It is manifestly to the city's interest that the island be raised above high water as rapidly as
possible, and if a moderate expenditure will expedite this
the Committee on Harbor and Wharves should be authorized to proceed with the work after submitting plans and
bids to Council.
The litigation in the matter of Emmet Park is fresh in
all minds. The city's ownership of the strip was disputed
by owners of wharf lots along Factors' Walk from Lincoln
to East Broad street, who asserted that their titles covered
the land to the north side of Bay street and that it had never
been dedicated for use as a public park. Our attorney made
an exhaustive investigation, covering the entire history of
the city, and presented the conclusive evidence of many old
citizens as to the continued use of the green in question by
the public as a park. His contentions were sustained by the court which fixed the title of the wharf
lot owners only to the north side of Factors' Walk,
specifically stated that Factors' Walk is a public street, that
____MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 3I
the land in dispute is a public park, and with the compromise
provision that a roadway twenty feet wide should be provided to give adequate access for business purposes to the properties fronting on the park, in lieu of the privilege in a measure accorded to them in the past for transit for vehicles
across the land in question. The city has proceeded to lay
out the road and will otherwise improve and beautify the
park during the coming year. Emmett Park, in a few years,
will undoubtedly be one of the most attractive spots in the
city, and extending for three blocks along the bluff and overlooking the river will afford a charming place of resort for
the residents of the northeastern section.
The Gwinnett street track case is also still fresh in the
public mind, but the real issue may not have been made clear
to all of our citizens. The mere question as to whether
street car tracks should or should not be laid on Gwinnett
street east of Abercorn was subordinated to the vastly
greater and more vital issue of the maintenance of home rule
for Savannah. The principle of local government was largely at stake, and the city resolved to fight the case to the court
of last resort because of its important bearing on the future"
administration of municipal affairs, and more particularly
of public improvements. It was felt by this administration
that if the actions of the Mayor and Aldermen, the duly elected representatives of the people, coming fresh from the people every two years, and responsible to the people for their
management of the affairs entrusted to them, were subject
at all times to the control and dictation of the judges of the
courts, federal or local, a deadly blow had been dealt to the
great principle of home rule, the backbone of the American
Democratic system of government. If the City Council of
Savannah could not grant permission to a corporation to
32 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
lay tracks on a public street for a public purpose, then its
control of the local highways was in a large measure gone
and it could no longer designate a street for paving or other
improvement without having its authority and conduct
brought into question by the courts. This was felt by the
administration to be intolerable and the decision was promptly made to spare no effort or expense in fighting the issue
presented to a final decision in the highest court of the land.
Fortunately we have reason to believe, from decisions emanating from that body recently, that it strongly disapproves
of the interference of the courts with the rights vested in
the municipal authorities, and we have every reason to anticipate that our position in this matter will be completely
sustained. In the meantime, pending the decision of the
United States Court, Gwinnett street presents an unsightly
appearance, which must remain until the case reaches its
conclusion.
In the Jefferson street paving case, after vexatious delays
covering nine years, the city secured a verdict in its favor
for the principal, interest and costs. A new trial was refused
and a bill of exceptions was sued out. Pending the hearing
thereon an agreement was reached between the city and the
defendants under which the case was withdrawn from the
Supreme Court and judgment by consent entered up, covering the sixty-three cases. Under this arrangement the city
waived the interest, and the defendants paid the principal
amounts of the executions, together with all costs. The
settlement of this hard fought case was a distinct triumph
for the city and strengthens its position for the future. Indeed, the trend of judicial opinions everywhere recently has
been decidedly toward sustaining the right of municipalities
to determine when a street may need repaying, as well as
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
any other questions which may arise in the course of local
improvements.
In a minor case, but one presenting a valuable lesson for
the consideration of property owners, a verdict was secured
against the city for damages resulting from the bad condition of a pave wash on the sidewalk. The city at once made
a demand upon the property owner for the amount of the
judgment and collected the same. Property owners should
realize that they are responsible for the maintenance of the
sidewalks in good condition and that the absence of covers
to pave washes, etc., renders them liable for any injuries
that may befall pedestrians. There are numerous gas and
water boxes all over the city without covers, in many instances holes remain where once there were such boxes.
The city has frequently called attention to these dangerous
pitfalls and property owners are again warned that the city
will proceed against them in the event of suits against the
municipality for injuries received from such sources.
Public Library.
In reviewing the period during which I have served as
Mayor there are few things that afford me as much personal
satisfaction as the fact that during my administration the
public library became an actuality, and it has been demonstrated convincingly that Savannah can maintain such an
institution without resorting to the assistance of Northern
philanthropists whose plans, no matter how commendable
they may be, have a tendency to weaken local pride and destroy that sturdy self-reliance which is so potential a factor
in the progress of any American community. Savannah's
public library is a Savannah creation, established by Savannahians, maintained out of Savannah's funds. It is better
that it should be so, and that we should progress, even
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
though slowly, along those lines than that we should seek
aid from afar and accustom ourselves to looking for
financial assistance elsewhere instead of asserting our independence of character and showing our willingness to
meet the proper burdens of municipal existence. The library
from its inception has been a popular feature of our life.
It is now so strongly established in the esteem of the public
that there is no fear any future Council will fail to provide for its maintenance. Indeed, as the people demand an
extension of its usefulness means will undoubtedly be found
to provide funds for all legitimate purposes. For the coming year the city was not able to increase its appropriation
beyond the $3,000 originally provided for as its part of the
library's income, but with another year I believe Council
can see its way to add to the amount available for the operating expenses and purchase of new books. The library has
been well managed, the system under which its policy is di-
_ rected and its affairs controlled by a dual board, representing the city and the Georgia Historical Society, has been
found to work admirably, the funds intrusted to it have been
handled economically and skillfully' and the best possible results obtained. I look forward to the library becoming more
popular with each year of its life, and that it will speedily establish itself as a factor in the education of our people second
only to the public schools. There are now 4,256 members
enrolled, during the year 1904 over 55,000 books were taken
out and there were over 78,000 visitors, the percentage of
increase reflecting the rapid expansion of its influence in
the community. The membership embraces all classes of
citizens and the popularity and usefulness of the institution
will undoubtedly justify a more liberal support from the
municipal government.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 35
General Recommendations.
There are several important matters that should receive
your attention during the year on which we are now entering, to which I can at this time refer but briefly. The extension of the house drainage system is probably the most,
pressing of them. As you are all aware, the new system
covers but a portion of the city, although the plans contemplate its gradual extension until the entire area of Savannah is provided with an up-to-date and thoroughly scientific
system for the removal of house waste. While we have not
made any appropriation for this work in 1905 steps should
be taken during the year looking to a resumption of the work,
if possible, in 1906.
I must also renew my recommendation of several past
addresses, that steps be taken looking to securing a site for
a new cemetery. It is an old story now, and may have been
made tiresome by reiteration, but the fact stares us in the
face that the community will soon urgently need a new burial
place. The longer action is postponed, the longer the city
defers securing an option on a desirable site, the heavier the
expense it will finally be put to for that purpose.
It is also proper, in my judgment, that the City Council
should assist in the movement to remove the Georgia Infirmary to a site more advantageous to the colored population it serves and relieving the southeastern section of what
appears to be a serious detriment and hindrance to its upbuilding.
Our streets are also sadly deficient in signs, making it
extremely difficult for strangers to find their way about town.
This can be remedied at a moderate cost and the streets and
lanes committee could well give it attention promptly.
36 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Finally the matter of the new city code is one that presses
for attention. Liberal payments were made on this code
eight years ago, but the city is still waiting its completion.
Every alderman must appreciate the necessity of a proper
compilation of the ordinances. Our present code is seventeen years old, many of its provisions have been amended
or repealed, and it is at times quite difficult to ascertain
what the law really is. I would urge that no further time
be wasted in this important matter, but that the code be
brought up to date at once and put in the printers' hands.
New City Hall.
Inasmuch as it is proposed in the report for 1905 to give
an illustrated and detailed statement of the new City Hall,
I have decided to make no lengthy references to it. The
work has progressed much slower than we anticipated, but
it is hoped that by fall we shall enter into possession of the
handsome municipal building.
Departmental Work.
In all of the departments an honest endeavor has been
made during the year by those in charge to secure the best
results with the money entrusted to them. The aldermen
on the several committees have labored zealously for the
city's interests. There has been harmony throughout the
year in their relations, as well as between them and the
heads of departments, and the results achieved testify that
the duties with which they were charged were performed
satisfactorily. The reports presented herewith are well deserving of careful reading by our citizens, whose purpose
it should "be to acquaint themselves with the manner in which
the funds received from them have been used by their servants.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 37
Individually my thanks are due to all of the members of
this board, who have given me their hearty support during
1904. .Whatever success has marked this administration-has
been in a large .measure due to the loyal assistance that has
come to the Mayor from the aldermen and all the city officers with whom he is associated in the management of the
city business. It is with much personal pleasure that I enter
upon another term surrounded by those who have contributed so much to that confidence the public has shown, in its recent re-election of this administration without opposition.
Respectfully submitted,
HERMAN MYERS,
. . Mayor.
38 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP SINKING PUND COMMISSIONERS.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
To His Honor, Herman Myers, Mayor,
City of Savannah.
Sir:The Sinking Fund Commissioners respectfully submit the twenty-sixth annual report, the sixth of this Board.
With the funds at our disposal we have purchased bonds
of the issue of 1879, as follows:
January 7, $7,000 bonds for. ..............:..$ 7,376 25
January 7, 1,000 bonds for.................. 1,053 75
January 30, 1,000 bonds for.................. 1,053 75
May 4, 9,100 bonds for.................. 9,395 75
July 14, 1,000 bonds for.................. 1,045
July 15, 9,500 bonds for.................. 9,95125
Nov. 18, 9,500 bonds for.................. 9,903 22
$ 38,100 bonds for. .................$ 39,7/8 97
Previously
purchased 686,000 bonds for.................. 709,035 65
Total $724,100 bonds for................. .$748,814 62
We have purchased bonds of the issue of 1883, as follows:
Jan. 16, $3,000 bonds for. .................$ 3,270 oo
Feb. 2, 2,000 bonds for.................. 2,180 oo
Nov. 22, 500 bonds for.................. 521 22
$5,500 bonds for. .................$ 5,971 22
Previously
purchased 112,650 bonds for.................. 114,283 53
Total $118,150 bends for ............... .$120,254 75
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
All of the above mentioned bonds and unmatured coupons
have been cancelled and handed to the City Treasurer for
such final disposition as Council may direct.
Imue of 18T9.
Signed and made available for
exchange as per last report . . $3,522,800 oo
Issued in exchange, as per
last report .............. .$3,517,000 oo
Exchanged for old bonds. . . . . 500 oo 3,517,500 oo
Bonds available for exchange
in the hands of the City
Treasurer .................. $ 5,300 oo
Of the bonds issued $751,500 have been cancelled, as follows: - . -
Raceived for balance of Ground Rent ........ 9,200 oo
Special purchase as per last report .......... 18,200 oo
Purchased out of Sinking Fund ............. 724,100 oo
$ 75I.500 oo
Which leaves outstanding of the issue of 1879.$2,766,000 oo
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lm*e f 188S.
Signed and made available
for exchange .............. .$390,000 oo
Issued in exchange, as per last
report ........ ............ 388,700 oo
Leaving available for exchange in the hands of the
City Treasurer ............ $ 1,300 oo
Of the bonds issued $133,050.00 have been cancelled, as
follows:
Special purchase ........................!...$ 14,900 oo
Purchased out of Sinking Fund .............. 118,150 oo
oo
Which leaves outstanding of the issue of 1883.. .$255,650 oo
Respectfully,
JOSEPH D. ,WEED,
JOHN LYONS,
S. HERMAN,
H. P. SMART,
CHARLES G. BELL.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Bonded Debt, January I, 1905.
Bond Compromise $79r , > ,
Issued and outstanding Jan. 1st, 1904.$2,804,too
Less redeemed and cancelled by Sinking Fund Commissioners ......... 38,100
Amount outstanding ........................^ .$2,766,000
Bond Compromise 1883
Issued and outstanding Jan. 1st, 1904.$ 261,150
Less redeemed and cancelled by Sinking Fund Commissioners .......... 5>50O
Amount outstanding ..........................$ 255,650
New Bonds outstanding ..................... .$3,021,650
Old Bonds outstanding, not compromised .... .........................$ 2,000
Indorsed Savannah, Albany and Gulf
Railroad outstanding ..........'.... i>3OO
Old Bonds outstanding .......................$ 3,300
Total bonded debt .......................... .$3,024,950
STATEMENT OP CITY OP SAVANNAH BONDS.
Issue ot 18705 Per Cent.
Blank Bondi
Printed,
i $
(1,000
JOO
300
100
1
2000
3000
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1000
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1,500,000
300,000
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Committee,
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390
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575
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172,500
57.500
$ 375.000
Signed by
S. P. Commi*-
ioner>.
1
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415
43
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$ 1,000,000
1.354,000
"7,500
41,300
J 3,5*3,800
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1,349,000
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$3,S7,500
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S. P. Commis sioner:!,
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398
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982,000
58,200
13,300
* 751.500
Amount
Oututanding.
^
1602
3134
230
380
Amount
1 1,602,000
1,067,000
69,000
28,000

1 2,766,000
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STATEMENT OP CITY OP SAVANNAH BONDS.
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Blank Bonds
Printed.
I
$1,000
500
SO
1
300
0
300
Amount.
t 300,000
100,000
15,000
$ 415,000
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Finance
Committee.
1
50
Amount,
' $ 5,ooo
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44 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP TAX ASSESSORS.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS.
Savannah, Ga,, January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor,
City.
Sir:We herewith submit the regular annual report of
the Board of Tax Assessors.
As your honor will note from the accompanying figures,
the showing made by the city during the last year in the increase of taxable property was a good one. It is a certain
indication of the steady growth of Savannah, a growth of
which her citizens have every reason to feel proud.
The figures of this Board from year to year show clearly
that Savannah is not a "boom" city in any sense of the word.
Her growth is steady and healthy and is not confined to any
section. In every direction she is expanding and each year
finds her citizens more prosperous.
The following figures are submitted for your consideration
and information:
Returns of personal property were received in this office
from January I to January 20, 1904, as follows:
Stock in trade .............................. .$2,151,460
Furniture, etc. ............................... 1,079,790
Jewelry, silverware, etc. ...................... 99,205
Musical instruments .......................... 51,730
Libraries, etc. ................................ 59,595
Horses, mules and live stock .................. 107,235
Vehicles ...... .............................. 107,150
Money and solvent accounts .................. 2,569,235
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 45
Stocks and bonds ............................ 640,605
Promissory notes ............................. 187,030
Mortgages on real estate ..................... 338,920
Mortgages on personal property .............. 2,100
Bonds for title ............................... 2,200
Shipping ...... .............................. l,i 15,500
Machinery and fixtures ...........;............ 181,745
Banks ...................................... 3,389400
Other personal property ...................... 21,820
Corporation franchises ........................ 389,980
Total returns for 1904 .................. .$12494,700
Total returns for 1903 ................... 11,791,620
Increase ...............................$ 703,080
During the last year there were issued 572 permits^ from
this office, the improvements amounting to $616,825.
The total taxable property of the City of Savannah is as
follows, and is compared with 1903 to show the increase in
each class:
1903 1904
Real Estate ............. .$28,146,926 $28,829,5-28
Ground Re'nt Lots ........ 828,131 527,134
Personal Property ......... 11,791,620 12494,700
Totals .... .............$40,766,677 $41,851,342
Total for 1904 ........... 41,851,342$! .45 $606,844.46
Total for 1903 .......... 40,766,677 1.45 591,116.81
Very respectfully,
J. H. H. OSBORNE, Chairman,
SAMUEL REYNOLDS,
MARION LUCAS,
Board of Tax Asssessors.
46 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
TRIAL BALANCE TO DECEMBER 31st, 1904.
Expenditures Receipts
Board of Health .............$ 20,152 25
Bal. on Hand Dec. 3Ist, 1903.. $ 51,008 34
City Clocks ................. 203 42
City Lots .................... 15,702 40
City Lamps ................. 36,929 57
Coupons, 1879 .............. 139,660 oo
Coupons, 1883 ............... 12,967 38
Cash on Hand, Dec. 3ist, 1904. 101,075 34
Dry Culture and Drainage .... 9,735 59
Dispensary .... ............. 5432 83
Electric Fees ................ 27 30 508 25
Fees ...... ................ 6,199 45
Fire Department ............. 79,599 79 112,51
Firemen's Uniforms ......... 3,795 65
Ground Rents ............... 9,697 70
Ground Rent Lots ........... 68,486 21
Harbor and Wharves ........ 1,720 43
Hospitals .... .............. 14400 oo
House Drainage ............ 4,989 12
Incidentals .... ............. 5428 06 6,346 09
Inspection Fees ............. 2,912 85 554 oo
Laurel Grove Cemetery ...... 6,000 05 2,698 oo
Liquor Licenses ............. 52,110 25
Market ...... .............. 5,658 53 ^3^97 4
Maint. City House Drainage .. 7,524 25
Opening Streets ............. 5^,743 45 *5 oo
Parks and Squares .......... 9,291 35
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 47
Expenditures Receipts
Parks and Squares Tree Planting ...... ................ 1,506 70
Paving Streets .............. 93,127 25 68,750 n
Paving Sidewalks ........... 18,55624 21,63178
Police ...... ............... 88,595 58 149 78
Police Reserve .............. 2,999 88
Printing and Stationery ...... 5,371 16 74 oo
Police Uniforms ............. 3,804 36
Public Buildings ............ 2,956 01 192 75
Police Court ................ 8,858 oo
Rent Account ............. 100 oo
Salaries ...... ............. 45,557 76
Scavenger Department ....... 45.182 38 3,574 90
Sink Department ............ 6,633 93 7>55
Sewer Account .............. 3,651 29
Streets and Lanes ........... 58,388 16 61 75
Sinking Fund, 1879 .......... 41,958 97
Sinking Fund, 1883 .......... 3,791 22
Special Appropriation ........ 3,206 53
Taxes, 1897 ............... 4 89
Taxes, 1898 ................. 10 39
Taxes, 1899 ................ 58 72
Taxes, 1900 ............... 156 25
Taxes, 1901 ................. 543 3
Taxes, 1902 ................. 1,664 28
Taxes, 1903 ................. 134 40 126,583 84
Taxes, 1904 ................. 2,220 46 516,048 06
Water Works (old) .......... 46,825 77 104,102 oo
Fire Department (special) .... 5,200 oo
Law Department ............ 600 oo
Grading Streets ............. 1,893 16
Public Library .............. 3,000 oo
48 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Expenditures Receipts
Harbor Improvements ....... 632 45
New City Hall .............. 62,614 46 7,5oo oo
Maint. of Asphalt Streets .... 8,610 09
Gwinnett Street Tunnel ...... 1M59 9
Charity ........ ............ 5,656 47
Emmett Park ............... 968 40
$1,094,350 13 $1,094,350 13
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 49
REPORT OP THE CITY MARSHAL.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor. '
Dear Sir:I have the honor to submit my annual report
for the year 1904, ending this day. The money collected in
this office amounts to $56,241.90, as per itemized statement
hereto attached.
Ground Rents.All lots reported to this office by the City
Treasurer have been re-entered for arrears of rent, as required by ordinance.
Sales of City Property.The old pOwder magazine was
sold at public outcry on April 5th, 1904, for the sum of $1,500;
also the improvements on lot P, Owens ward, for $72.00.
Lots Nos. 25, 26 and 27, Thomas ward, and Lot No. 95,
Solomons ward, were offered for sale at public outcry on
May 3rd, 1904; likewise Lot No. 98, and southern one-third
of Lot No. 97, Solomons ward, on September 6th, 1904,
without receiving a bid.
The improvements on Lot No. 10, Law ward, in line of
Florance street, were sold to Mr. H. E. Dreeson for $350.00
in accordance with report of Committee on City Lots, adopted August 3rd, 1904.
All executions for paving Jefferson street, 1895, were paid,
except the last instalment, amounting to $255.81, which does
not fall due until January i6th, 1905. The costs of the court
in the cases for paving Jefferson street, 1895, amounting to
$197.60, were collected in this office and paid over to the
Clerk of the Superior Court, Chatham County.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT,
All orders and complaints about obstructions of streets
and sidewalks were promptly attended to.
In conclusion I desire to call attention to the fact that
the specific taxes collected for 1904 exceeded those of any
within the last six years, as may be seen from the following
comparative statement:
1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904
$5.185.95! $5,524.00) $7,758-9o| $6,348.75! $9,364-95i$io,869.25
Very respectfully,
HENRY E. DREESON,
City Marshal.
Itemized Statement of Collections.
Real Estate, 1897 ................$ 4 89
Real Estate, 1898 ................ 10 39
Real Estate, 1899 ................ 55 09
Real Estate, 1900 ................ 152 62
Real Estate, 1901 ................ 482 85
Real Estate, 1902 ................ 1,66369
Real Estate, 1903 ................ 16,398 83
Real Estate, 1904 ................
Personal Property, 1899 ...........
Personal Property, 1900 ...........
Personal Property, 1901 ...........
Personal Property, 1902 ...........
Personal Property, 1903 ........... 454 31
Personal Property, 1904 .......... 2,226 90$ 2,751 41
Specific Tax, 1903 ................ 317 50
Specific Tax, 1904 ............... 10,869 25 11,186 75
15 68$18,784 04
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45 54
$32,722 20
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 51
Paving Streets
Jefferson street, 1895 .............$ 7,060 62
Louisville Road, 1897 ............ 164 37
Price street, 1902 ................. 408 10
West Broad street, 1902 .......... 157 85
Little Jones street, 1902 .......... 120 97
Thirty-sixth street, 1902 .......... 164 90
Berrien street, 1902 i,............. 121 78
Stewart street, 1902 .............. 92 70
Henry street, 1903 ............... 1,334 82
Habersham street, 1903 ........... 682 60
East Broad street, 1903 ........... 408 99
Perry lane, 1903 ................. 154 66
Broughton lane, 1903 ............. 28 44$10,900 80
Paving Sidewalks, 1902 ........... 20 77
Paving Sidewalks, 1903 ........... 2,612 70
Paving Sidewalks, 1904 ........... 3,505 92 6,139 39
Fees ...... ..................... 1,07813
Advertising ..................... 76 oo
Interest .......... .............. 361 28
Market Vaults ................... 1,999 50
Market Stalls .................... 910 40 2,909 90
Incidentals ...................... 16 05
City Lots ....................... 1,922 oo
Opening Streets .................. 15 oo
Cutting Weeds, 1901 ............. 7 50
Cutting Weeds, 1903 .............. 93 65 101 15
Grand total .................... $56,241 90
HENRY E. DREESON,
' City Marshal.
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Law ward ...................
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72 oo
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Little Sisters, of the Poorfor
Paving Abercorn StreetRefunded '...... ................ 263 58
Clerk of CouncilExpended for
Charity .......... ........... 351 07
Julia McLeod ChapterTaxes
Refunded .................... 6 08
Kate Baldwin Free KindergartenTaxes Refunded ........ 14 47
15,702 40 Working People's HomeTaxes
Refunded ........ ........... 302 60
Georgia InfirmaryTaxes Refunded ........ .............. 173 55
St. Patrick's ChurchPaving
StreetsRefunded ........ .. 331 74
Lutheran Church Paving
StreetsRefunded ............ 183 56
Grace M. E. ChurchPaving
StreetsRefunded ........... 362 17
St. Michael's ChurchPaving
StreetsRefunded ...... .... 157 53
Duffy Street Baptist Church.
Paving StreetsRefunded .... 186 92
Savannah Port SocietyTaxes
Refunded ........ ........... 356 25
Union SocietyTaxes Refunded 1,118 95 5,656 47
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Received from the City Marshal
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Received from the Superintendent of the Fire Department
proceeds of sale of Empty
Barrels ........ .............
Received from the Eagle Manufacturing Company for Old
Hose and Couplings .........
GROUND RENTS
Received from Ground Rents...
GROUND RENT LOTS
Received for balance due on
Ground Rent Lots ..........
32
1,078 13 6,199 45
89 IS
23 36 112 SI
9,697 70 9,697 7
68,486 21 68,486 21
Forage and Shoeing ..........
Attending Sick Stock .........
Horses .................. .....
Harness and Repairs to Same.
Repairs to Engines ...........
Oil, Paint, Soda, Fuel, etc ....
Repairs to Buildings .........
Hose, etc. .......J....... v ...
Incidentals .... ...............
Tools and Repairs to Same ...
Furniture and Fixtures .......
Rent of Telephone ...........
Fire Alarms ..................
Surgeon's Fees ...............
Beds and Bedding ............
Repairs to Heater .............
Extra Labor on Fire Alarms ...
Pensions ........ .............
Additional Apparatus .........
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Special Appropriation for New
Fire Engine ...................
4,710 59
329 oo
78900
314 IS
883 59
1,00909
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439 73
723 31
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60 54
240 oo
190 79,599 79
5,200 oo 5,200 oo
FIRE AND POLICE UNIFORMS
Firemen's Uniforms, Shirts,
Caps, etc. .................... 3,795 65
Police Uniforms, Helmets, etc.. 3,804 30 7.599 PS
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Time of Hands ................ 1,762 33
Material, etc. .................. 130 83 1,893 161
HARBOR AND WHARVES
Expense of Horse and Buggy .. 240 oo
Rent of Office ................ 190 oo
Fuel, Postage, Lights, etc. ...... 176 40
Salary of Clerk ................ 840 oo
Rent of Telephone ............ 11500 O
Renovating Office, Furniture, etc 159 03 1,720 4?,
HOSPITALS >
Savannah Hospital, Keeping City
Patients for year ............ 3,000 00
St. Joseph's Infirmary, Keeping
City Patients for year ........ 3,000 oo
Georgia Infirmary, Keeping pj
City Patients for year ........ 4,500 oo 3
Park View Sanitarium, Keeping
City Patients for year ........ 3,000 oo
Charity Hospital, Keeping City
Patients for year ............ ooo oo 14,400 oo |
HOUSE DRAINAGE
Waring, Chapman & Farquhar,
for full settlement of their account ........ .............. 4,000 oo
Time of Hands ................ 82170'. .
Cement, etc. .................. 16742 4,98912
HARBOR IMPROVEMENT
Thomas Gamble Jr., Compiling
Pamphlet ...... .............. 12500
Printing, Stationery, Maps, etc. 507 45 632 45
GWINNETT STREET TUNNEL >
Time of Hands ................ 1,52531
Printing and Stationery ......... 51 oo
Cement, Lumber, Shells, etc. .. 7,08708 >
Changing Water Mains ........ 158 43 >
Grading, etc. .................. 1,73808 11,45990
INCIDENTALS '
Telegrams, Postage, etc. ...... 1,713 84 **
Premium on Bonds of City Of- 5
ficers and Employes ......... 43 50
Fuel, Light, Ice, etc ............ 1,448 38
City Marshal for use of Buggy 240 oo 1-3
Crst of Court ................ 278 20
Pasting Coupons from City of
Savannah Bonds in Coupon
Book ...... ................ loo oo
Expenses of Paying Coupons
from City of Savannah Bonds
in New York City .......... 5495
INCIDENTALSReceived from Bank for interest
on daily balances ............
Received from Surveying Lots
and Making Plats ...........
Received from City Marshal for
Interest on Executions ......
Received from the Keeper of the
City Pound for Pound Fees ..
Received from the City Marshal
proceeds of sale of one horse
Received from the City Attorney
amount of Cost Collected Mrs.
E. E. Cole ..................
5.76846
175 00
369 33
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Expenses of Commissioners of
Pilotage, 1904 ................
Thomas Gamble, Jr., Compiling
Statistics ...... ..............
J. R. Creamer, Compiling Ordinances ...... ..............'..
Expenses of City Marshal to
Convention ...... ............
Expenses of Tax Assessor to Atlanta .... ....................
Expenses of Entertaining Municipal League ................
David Bailey, Secretary Membership Dues to Municipal
League, 1905 ................
Daughters of the Confederacy
for Decorating Church ......
City Attorney, for Services
Rendered ............ .......
City Attorney, Expenses to Atlanta ...... .................
Thomas Gamble, Jr., Compiling
Statistics ...... .............
75 oo
125 oo
200 oo
25 oo
23 62
557 20
25 oo
25 oo
250 oo
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200 5,428 06
INTERESTCoupons from City of Savannah
Bonds of the Issue of 1879.. 139,660 oo 139,660 oo
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Plumbing ........ ............ 55400 55400
LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY
Received from Burial Fees..... 1,441 50
Received from Sale of Lots....
LIQOUR LICENSES
Received from Liquor Licenses
and. Interest on Notes ....... 52,110 25
MARKET
Received from Collections ...... 10,387 50
Received from Rent of Vaults. 1,999 50
Received from Rent of Stalls.... 910 40
1,256 50 2,698 oo
52,110 25
13,297 40
Coupons from City of Savannah
Bonds of the Issue of 1883..
INSPECTION FEES
Salaries of Inspectors ..........
Postage, Printing and Stationery,
etc. ...... ...................
LAW DEPARTMENT
. City Attorney's Incidental Account ...... ................
12,967 38 12,967 38
2,800 oo
112 85
600 oo
LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY
Salary of Keeper and Time of
of Hands ..................... 5,275 18
Material, Tools, Forage, etc... 59764
Flowers and Plants ............ 27 05
Rent of Telephone .............. 25 oo
Printing and Stationery ........ 19 45
Wiring Keeper's House ........ 55 73
MARKET
Salaries of Clerk, Assistant and
Time of Hands .............. 3,402 oo "
Lighting and Fuel ............. 616 11
Sawdust, Brooms, Soap, etc. .... 362 9.2
Insurance ...... ............... ' 25 oo
Repairs and Material ..:....... 1,252 50
2,912 85
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Salaries of Inspectors .......... 2,813 79
Lumber, Cement, Pipe, etc. .... 4,707 21
Plumbing Work- ............... 3 25 7,524 25
MAINTENANCE ASPHALT PAVEMENTGravel, Drayage, etc. .......... 1,670 94
Repairing Streets .............. 6,939 IS 8,610 09
OPENING STREETS
Dr. L. A. Falligant ............ 2,14425
J. D. Hirsch .................. 9336
Citizens Land Company ........ 1,124 4 >
Mrs. J. G. Hardee ............ 450 oo 25
A. E. Burns .................. 50000 2
Mrs. W. S. Sawyer ............ 49230 >
John G. Brittle ............... 50000
A. H. Entelman .............. 50000
Estate L. A. Falligant ........ 68250
D. J. Morrison ............... 30000 . M. Kline'...................... 50026
Savannah Investment Company. 250 oo
A. Ehrlich, Guardian ........... 1,29634
G. H. Miller .................. 100 oo
J. S. Kaufman ................ 734 u
H. Rivers ..................... 30000
C. E. Stults ................... 37406
Horace Rivers ................ 250 oo
M. L. Byck ................... 43333
C. H. Ward ................... 187 91
Rivers & Gibbes .............. 250 oo
H. B. Wheeler ............... 400 oo
Savannah Investment Company. 235 36
O. B. Strong .................. 425 oo
Mrs. R. McAleer ............. 99 6>
W. McNichols ................ 32500
Julia A. Peck ................. 9266
B. Brady ...................... 207 86
C. C. Baker .................. 33334.
W. C. DeVane ................ 60000
J. L. Minis .................... 4472
Annie A. Alien ............... 858 24
A. L. Fuller .................. 1401
A. R. Lawton ................. 50967
James EHiott .................. 406 25
Fannie Minis .................. 699 01
L. L. Poultney ................. 388 88
R. G. Minis ................... 585 15
H. M. Hays .................. 580 71
P. R. Moale .................. 29 81
C. E. R. and T. M. Etting .. 26931
C. H. Dorsett ................ 1,50000
Mary Simpson ................ 243 75
George H. Remshart .......... 57600
Rivers, Garmany & Gibbes .... 693 05 ,
Dr. L. A. Falligant .......... 25000
C. H. Dorsett ................ 86437
Mary' Leonard ......,..,.,..,.. 103 ao
Mrs. M. S. Rahn ............ 71 82
E. Geffcken .................... 23464
E. Geffcken ................... 13062
G. Hayes ...................... 21250
C. McRae ..................... 21250
People's Saving and Loan Co... 1,533 62
J. F. Cann and H. H. Bacon .. 1,762 50
Estate L. A. Falligant ........ 37O 25
Walter's. West .............. 40000
H. P. Smart .................. 53893
A. G. Smart .................. 53892
Thomas J. Dooley ............ 528 34
Lumber, etc. .................. 109 55
Interest on Deferred Payments ... 5,882 oo
Land Purchased ................ 2,131 oo
Moving Houses ................ 390 oo
Time of Hands ................ 494 60
Fannie Minis and others ...... 489 07 ' Lavinia Minis .................. 486 55
William Kent ................. 800 oo
Estate James Schley ............ 500 00
L. R. Manucy ................ 50000
Lucy Williams .... i............ 700 oo
Mark Axt ...................... 45000
W. W. Metzger ................ 35000
OPENING STREETS
Received from City Marshal for
Rent of House .............. IS DOPAVING STREETS
Received from Office Collections 58,021 84
Received from City Marshal ..... 10,723 59
Received from Wages not called
and returned as Cash ........ 4
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C. P. Brannen ................ 50000
M. B. Ehrlicher .............. 63400
E. M. Floyd ................... 30000
Mary Campbell and others...... 418 50
Oglethorpe Investment Company 2,666 67
James McKenna ............... 450 oo
P. M. Russell ................ 31970
R. Burroughs ................. 34433
John S. Schley, Attorney ...... 2,815 75
Sophia Bailey .................. 450 oo
P. H. Minis .................. 22736
PARKS AND SQUARES
Time of Hands ................ 6,768 75
Material,' Tools, etc. .......... 395 75
Plants, Trees, etc. ............ 347 55
Printing and Stationery ........ 21 15
Forage, Fuel, Shoeing, etc .... 1,226 46
Mules ........ ................ 420 oo
New Benches .................. 11169
5L743 45
9,291 35
PARK AND SQUARES(Tree Planting)
Time of Hands ................ 1,006 40
Lumber, Cement, etc. .......... 446 40
Trees ......... ................ 53 90 1,506 70
PAVING STREETS
Paving and Improving Streets.. 93,127 25 93,127 25
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Received for Keeping Prisoners 14978 149 78
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salaries ............ ...........
Material and Repairs ..........
Fuel and Lights ................
Shoeing, ;. Repairing, Wagons,
Harness, etc. ................
Insurance .......... ...........
Printing and Stationery, Postage, etc. ............. .......
Rental, of Telephones ,,,......,
Forage ...... ..................
Food for Prisoners ............
Medicine and Attending Sick
Stock ...... .................
Horses ........ ...............
Equipment, etc. ................
Gamewell System ..............
Barracks Supplies ..............
Medical Attention to. Policemen
Detective Department .........
Laying Cement Walk in Yard..
Funeral Expenses of Policeman
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POLICE RESERVES
; Appropriation by Council ......
78,871 87
6l2 22
459 19
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274 35
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164 60
519 oo
222 89
56782
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292 oo
82 03
64 oo
50 oo 85,595 58
2,999 88 ' 2,099 88
PRINTING AND STATIONERY
Received from Advertising, etc. 74 oo
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Received from Clerk of Council
Premium on Insurance on City
Exchange returned ..........
Received from the Commissioner
of Public Works proceeds of
sale of One Old Stove ......
POLICE COURT
Received from Police Court for
Fines ...... .................
7400
191 25
i 50 192 75
8,858 oo 8,858 oo
PUBLIC BUILDINGSNEW CITY HALL
Received from 'S. S. Leonard
' amount required under advertisement for bids on City Hall 7,500 oo 7,500 oo
PRINTING AND STATIONERY
City Printing, Printing Circulars, Proceedings of ' Council,
Mayor's Report for 1903, and
Stationery ...... ............ 5,371 16
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Repairs and Material ..........
Fuel and Lights ...............
Incidentals .....................
Furniture and Repairs to same.
2,079 01
579 50
83 47
214 03
PUBLIC BUILDING (New City' Hall)
H. W. Whitcover, Architect .. 5,129 17
Amount to J. H. McKenna and
L. McNeil, being the amount
deposited as security on the
bond of S.-S. Leonard ........ 7,50000
Savannah Contracting Company,
payment for work on New City
Hall as per contract ......... 49,018 29
Expenses Laying Corner Stone 704 50
Insurance ...... .....;......... 262 50
5,371 .16
2,956 01
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Springfield Plantation ........
PAVING SIDEWALKS
Time of Hands, Tools, Material,
loo oo 100 oo etc. ...... ................... 18,556 24 18,556 24
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appropriation by Council ...... 3,000 oo 3,ooo oo
SINKING FUND BONDS, 1879
Bonds Cancelled and Retired,
Issue 1879 .................... 41,958 97 4L958 9? Q
SINKING FUND BONDS, 1883 *
Bonds Cancelled and Retired, >
Issue 1883 ................... 3,791 22 3,791 22
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONSalary of Keeper of Powder
Magazine ...... ............. 120 oo
E. J. Thomas, Balance due for tfl
making map of Extended City
Limits ...... ................ 48200
Froebel Circle of King's Daughters, Appropriated by Council 50 oo
Georgia Building at World's
Fair ...... .................. 300 oo
Carolina Driggers and James W.
Byrnes, Executor, damage
suits ...... .................. 1,450 oo
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SCAVENGER DEPARTMENT
Received from proceeds of sale
of Empty Barrels ............ 17 40
Received from Chatham County
as per contract for Garbage for
the years 1903 and 1904 ...... 3,557 50 3,574 9
SIDEWALKS DEPARTMENT
Received for Repairing and Laying Sidewalks .................. 21,615 13
Received from Superintendent
of City Lots proceeds of sale
of Empty Sacks ............. 16 65 21,631 78
SINK DEPARTMENT
Received from Cleaning Vaults 7,550 oo 7,550 oo
Rent of Telephone ..........
Harness and Repairs to same
Lighting Stables .............
Incidentals ...... .,.,.,.,....
Insurance ............. ......
Garbage. ........ ...........
Mules and Horses ............
Fuel .......... ..............
SINK DEPARTMENT
Salary of Superintendent .....
Cleaning Vaults ...............
Repairing Buggy and Harness.
Forage, etc. ..................
Stationery and Printing .......
SEWER ACCOUNT
Time of Hands ................
Lumber, Cement, Catch Basins,
etc. ............ .............
Plumbing Work ................
STREETS AND' LANES
Time of Hands. ................
Forage ...... ...................
63 oo
448 20
222 92
99 IS
135 50
12,020 00
785 oo
00 32
1,050 07
5,370 25
10 75
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1,375 34
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of Empty Sacks ............. 46 40
Received from Wages not called
for and returned as Cash .... 15 35 61 75
TAXES, 1897
Received from City Marshal .... 4 89 4 89
TAXES, 1898
Received from City Marshal .... 10 30 10 39
TAXES, 1899-
Received from City Marshal .... 58 72 58 72
Vehicles and Repairs ........
^Oyster Shells ................
'Cement, Brick, Lumber, etc. .
Attending Sick Stock ........
Tools and Repairs ............
Harness and Repairs to same
Printing and Stationery ......
Incidentals ........ ..........
Insurance ......... ...........
Horses and Mules ..........
Drayage ...... ..............
Freight Charges ..............
Plumbing Work .............
Rent of Telephone ...........
Lighting Stables .............
Catch Basins ................
Repairs to Pavements, etc. ..
Repairs to Buildings .........
Fuel .......... ..............
477-5
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2,636 06
167 50
1,280 63
311 76
186 15
292 85
185 oo
928 50
448 07
591 II
67 74
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214 oo
202 oo
91 62
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TAXES, 1002
Received from City Mar: hal ....
TAXES, 1903
Received from Office Collections
Received from City Marshal ....
156 25 156 25
543 03 543 03
1,664 28 1,664
109,600 03 16,983 SITAXES, 1004
Received from Office Collections
for Real Estate, etc. ........ 401,962 13
Specific Taxes ................. 89,825 40
Received from Badges
One-Horse Wagons ......... 3,734 70
Two-Horse Wagons ........ 2,10000
One-Horse Trucks .......... 341 20
Two-Horse Trucks ...'....... 861 60
Three-Horse Trucks ........ 32 40
One-Horse Hacks ........... 699 oo
Two-Horse Hacks ........... 80 oo
Two-Horse Omnibus ........ 24 oo
Street Hucksters ............ 204 30
Dogs ...... ... v ............ 1,96250
126,583 84
TAXES, 1003
Amount Refunded by Council 13440 134 40
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Clubs for Fittings and Pipes..
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11,094,350 13
Fountains, etc. ................
Air Lift ........................
Cash on hand Dec. 3ist, 1904. .
721 75
2,127 50
1-568 93
5,863 17
471 70
5,095 56 46,8^5 77
101,075 34
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. We, the undersigned Committee on Finance, have examined the accounts of the City Treasurer from
January ist, 1904, to the 3ist day of December, 1904, and find same correct with proper vouchers, and a balance in the Treasury of $101,075.34 (One Hundred and One Thousand and Seventy-Five Dollars and ThirtyFour Cents).
JAMES M. DIXON, Chairman,
E. A. M. SCHRODER,
D. R. THOMAS,
J. F. CANTY,
Finance Committee.
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REPORT OP SUPERINTENDENT OP POLICE.
HEADQUARTERS POWCE DEPARTMENT.
Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1905.
To Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor,
City.
Sir:I have the honor to submit herewith my second annual report as Superintendent of Police. During 'the year
ending December 31 st, 1904, there were 6,042 arrests made.
These figures show an increase of 355 over the previous year.
- I desire to especially call the attention of the Mayor to a
matter that has been given much thought and consideration
by this -department. More than one-third of the increase
will be found in arrests for burglaries and larceny. With
but few exceptions these offenses mean petty stealing. There
were no burglaries of note during the year, yet there was
an increase of 58 arrests for this crime.
In a vast majority of cases what were legally burglaries
were really only petty thefts. In other words, there was a
greater number of petty thefts in Savannah last year than
the previous year. This is further borne out by the fact that
the detectives recovered stolen property valued at $35476-82,
representing nearly $1,500 more than in 1903. Of course
there must have been some reason for this increase, and the
matter has been gone into carefully and thoroughly, with a
view to determining, if possible, some plan whereby the number of thefts might be reduced.
In the course of these investigations the department was
forcibly impressed with the fact that when misdemeanor convicts, who have served sentences on the chain-gang are given
74 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
their freedom they have no immediate means of support, and
in many cases are forced to steal in order to provide themselves with food and shelter.
Your Honor is urgently requested to take this matter up
with the County Commissioners and if possible so arrange
it that these penniless ex-convicts when discharged are not
suddenly dumped into the city and compelled to steal in order
to secure the necessities of life. There are numbers of cases
where men are sent to the chain-gang for misdemeanors that
do not involve their honesty. A man who carries a weapon
concealed, or who has beaten his way on a railroad train, or
who has committed assault and battery, is not necessarily a
thief, yet, when confronted by hunger he might fall and one
more petty thief would be added to the community. It is to
these sort of cases that the most good would accrue from some
reform. For the county and city to temporarily provide for
these unfortunate creatures would not only be an act of
humanity, but I feel confident would do much towards reducing petty thievery.
I am certain your honor will realize the position some of
these unfortunates find themselves in immediately after regaining their freedom. Without funds, and, in many cases,
without friends or acquaintances to provide them temporarily
with a place to sleep and eat, numbers of them are forced to
turn to theft to provide the necessities of life.
It is not claimed that the fact that these people are suddenly given their freedom and permitted to drift through the
city, probably hungry, causes all the stealing, but it will be
seen that such a condition of affairs is apt to cause numbers
of them to begin stealing almost as soon as released. It is
believed if the county and city would provide those who have
served their sentences with some means whereby they could
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 75
secure food and lodging for a few days after being discharged
from custody the situation would be helped materially and
there would be a perceptible falling off in the number of cases
of petty stealing.
Hmue Facilities.
Another matter that I desire to direct your honor's attention to is the need of better facilities for handling sick and
wounded prisoners in the custody of this department. I
recommend that as soon as possible after the city offices move
into the new City Hall the red brick building on Habersham
street be converted into a prison.
Heed Police Hospital.
Under the present arrangement there are sometimes miscarriages of justice. We have no place to put sick or injured prisoners, and in cases where it is necessary to send
them to a hospital there is great danger of them escaping.
Indeed, this very thing has happened on more than one occasion and I regard it as imperative that the building on
Habersham street be converted into a prison with a hospital
room or rooms.
This can be done without any great delay or outlay of
money and we will then be able to care for all classes of prisoners; no matter what their physical condition . Two rooms
would be used for hospital purposes, one for men and the
other for women . We would also be enabled to furnish better accommodations for persons under detention for out-ofJown officers, and in cases where persons are simply held
for safe keeping. It is not unusual for this department to
have in custody for several days children, and even women,
and under present conditions there is no way of providing
76 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
for them other than as ordinary criminals. I ask the earnest consideration of your honor on this subject.
Order Daring Holiday*.
It is with pleasure that your honor's attention is called to
the fact that the Christmas holidays just passed were the most
orderly in the history of the department. It was necessary
to make fewer arrests and excellent order was maintained.
A new record was made in that, there were no homicides or
serious affrays in the city, either Christmas eve or Christmas
Day.
IVolae on Broagbton street.
In this connection it is desired to call attention to the fact
that there has been complaint about the noise on Broughton
street on Christmas Eve night. In justice to the men who
were on duty on that thoroughfare I desire to call special
attention to the fact that it was not necessary for them to
make an arrest. The crowds were good-natured and well
handled by the men doing patrol duty. No viciousness was
manifested and there was scarcely any drunkenness.
The torpedo sticks used by the promenaders, about which
complaint has been made, undoubtedly produced a great deal
of noise. It is for City Council to say by ordinance whether
this noise on Christmas eve night is to be stopped. This
department did not permit the shooting of fire crackers,
Roman candles and fireworks of a similar kind, the explosion
of which are forbidden north of Liberty street. In the absence of an ordinance and in the face of the action of Council
before the holidays of 1903, when that body refused to order
the use of the torpedo stick stopped, this department could
take no action. As has already been stated the holidays
just passed were unusually orderly and because of the effi-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 77
cient service rendered by members of the department, who
were given extra duty to perform, I determined to give each
man a day off.
Calls for Ambulances.
After a recent conference with your honor I isssued orders
that the department ambulances in. future be used only in
emergency cases, or where those desiring their services are
unable to pay for the use of a private ambulance. This step
was determined when a private firm purchased a modern ambulance for the use of the public.
The point has been reached where this department was
scarcely able to answer the calls for the ambulances. There
was an increase of more than a hundred in the number of
calls during the year and frequently there were calls for one
or the other of the ambulances in emergency cases while they
were answering sick calls. With no other ambulance in the
city it was, of course, necessary to answer all calls, so far as
possible. The department ambulances met trains to convey
strangers to the hospitals and were often engaged in this private work, for which we received no compensation when
emergency calls were received. Under the present system
we will only answer emergency calls, or calls for persons who
cannot afford to pay for a private ambulance, and this promises to make this branch of the department more effective.
Pistol Range Practice.
The range erected in the yard at Police Headquarters during the year promises to be of great value to the department,
although it has not been used as much as it will be when the
city offices are moved. The presence of the city offices in
the building has, in a measure, interfered with target practice.
78 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
The ranges are 25 and 50 yards and it is expected that the
practice the men will receive will make them efficient in the
use of firearms, something that is important in a police department. It is my purpose to encourage the men in using
the ranges by offering the best shot each week a day off. This
will arouse interest in the shooting and promises to make
the members of the department more painstaking.
lMprTenient* In Department.
A lack of funds has made it impossible to bring about the
installation of the signal light system mentioned in my last
annual report. It has already been demonstrated how these
signal lights over the Gamewell boxes throughout the city
can be flashed from the desk sergeant's office and put men on
the street in immediate communication with headquarters.
This signal system is invaluable, especially in emergency
cases, and I trust some arrangements can be made whereby
it will be installed.
During the year artificial stone floors have been laid in the
station house and the building is kept cleaner now. From
a sanitary standpoint, too, the change was a good one.
There is now telephone connection between the desk sergeant's office and the station house and the turnkey can communicate with the sergeant on duty without having to leave
the station house, as was formerly the case.
Ordinance* That Are Weeded.
I again desire to call to the attention of your honor the
necessity for an ordinance requiring bicycle dealers and repairers to make daily reports to this department of the purchasing or altering of all bicycles. There are a great many
bicycles stolen during a year and such an ordinance would
be of inestimable benefit to the detectives, as frequently
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 79
stolen wheels are so altered that it is impossible for the men
in the department to recover them from the descriptions
furnished by the owners.
I also wish to call attention to the present ordinances governing pawnbrokers. These ordinances should be gone over
carefully and revised. They could be made much clearer
and a great deal more effective. I earnestly recommend that
a general ordinance, with the proper penalties, be passed for
the better governing of pawnshops, and hope your honor
will take the matter up.
I wish to express appreciation of the cordial manner in
which this department has been treated by the Mayor, the
Police Committee of Council, and the Recorder.
Arrests Mad* Daring the Tear 19O4.
The following are the number of arrests made by the department during the year. This does not include parties
placed on the "information docket."
CRIME.
Adultery........................................ ...... ............
Carrying concealed weapons....... ...........................
Cow stealing...".. ...................................................
Disorderly conduct, drunk, and drunk and disorderly
Deserters, United States...... ..................................
Escape convicts .................. ......... ......... ...... .........
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CRIME.
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Keeping a lewd house. ..........................................
Keeping disorderly house... ...................................
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Total ......................................................
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Total number of arrests, white.....
Total number of arrests, colored...
...................... 1460
..................... 4582
Total .................................................. 6042' '
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 8r
Arrest* Made by the Detectives.
January ............... 68
February .............. 54
March ................ 71
April ................. 82
May .................. 63
June ................. 54
July .................. 6l
August ............... 46
September ............ 69
October .............. 76
November ............ 94
December ............. 114
Total .852
Value of property recovered by the detectives.. .$35476 82
Offices and Buildings Found Open.
January ............... 34 August ............... 52
February ............. 46 September ............ 58
March ................ 43 October .............. 47
April ................. 59 ^November ............ 48
May .................. 61 December ............. 64
June .................. 32
July .........:........ 45 ' Total ...............589
Officers' Report*.
January ............ 18412 August ............ 16,907
February ........... 16,318 September .......... 16,982
March ............. 17,906 October ............ 17,214
April ............... 17,218 November .......... 17,642
May ............... 17,324 December .......... 17,864
June ...............17,811
July ............... 17,308 Total ...........208,907
Telephone Calls.
January ...............603 April ................ .508
February .............486 May ..................494
March ................504 June ..................506
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July ..................542 November .............554
August ............... 564 December .............618
September ............ 586
October ..............573 Total .............6,538
Ambulance Call*.
January ............... 104 August ...............132
February ............. 84 September ............ 118
March ................ 72 October .............. 106
April .............
Mav ..............
.116 November ............112
. 143 December ............ 137
June ..................121
July ..................129 Total 1,374
Patrol Calls.
January ...............454 August ...............408
February .............386 September ............383
March ................428 October ..............421
April ................. 387 November ............443
May .................398 December ............446
June .................414
July ..................423 Total .............4,991
Changes In the Department During the Tear.
Resigned.
Lieut. W. H. Fleming.
Privates.
M. Buckwald, J. L. Lady. A. M. Broome.
Dismissed.
W. C. Goqdman. P. A. Raedy.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 83
Appointed.
D. Cohen, D. Sullivan,
p. J. Keane, W. Forgarty,
A. M. Broome, T. D. Futch,
W. E. Remley, E. L. Hendry.
Died.
Ex-Sergt. J. B. Killourhy (Retired.)
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Roster of the Police Department.
NAJCE. RANK.
J. R. Haym_........ .......... Clerk........ ......
Mock, J. M......".. ............ Sergeant..........
Banghn, H. W..... .......... " ..........
Davis, R. E..... .............. " ..........
McCool, J.. .................... " ..........
Murphy, T. C.... ............. ' ..........
Woods, J. A....... ............ ' ..........
Stark, J.......... ............... Det ctive.........
Wall, F. T............... ...... ' .........
"RrH**1r U "R *
Atkinson, C. J. .............. Private.............
Becker, W L ............. " .............
Brazell, P. P.................. ' ..............
Brantlev, J. H.......... ...... ' ..............
Best, C." D...'.................. ' ..............
Brown, J. E.......... ......... ' _............
Brown, J.............. .......... ' ..............
Bryant, B. S.......... ........ ' ..............
Beiber, H. G...... ............ ' ..............
Beach, J. K.... ................ ' ..............
Burns, C............ ............ " ..............
Cleary, T. F.......... ........ ' ..............
Christian, J. A.......:....... ' ..............
Christie, C. T..... ............ ' ..............
Cowart, C. S......... ......... ' ..............
Cronin, D. J......... ......... ' ..............
Cohen. M.G..... ............. " ..............
Collins, C. A. ................. " ..............
Clancy.J.J.................... " ..............
Cotien, D................. ...... ' ..............
Collins, M. N........ ......... ' ..............
Duffv, T.J.. ........ ........... ' ..............
Davis, E. F_.......... ........ ' ..............
Dooley, R. F........ .......... ' ..............
Davis, M..... ........ ........... ' ..............
Davis, R. T........... ......... " ..............
Davis, R. B............ ........ ..............
Deignan, J. J._. .............. ..............
Dwyer, L.... ...... ............. ..............
Eivers, P. J.................... ..............
Farrell, J.. ..................... ..............
Fleming, M. H.. ............. ..............
Fogarty, W...... .............. ..............
Fntch, T. D................... ..............
Guilfoyle, J.................... ..............
Griffin, T. J........ ............ ..............
Higgins, J. S..................I ..............
APPOINTED.
December i, 1899.
September 13, 1869.
September 24, 1891.
October 25, 1897
September i, 1893.
December 2, 1898.
April 8, 1896.
July 24, 1891.
December n, 1897.
October 7, 1868.
February 4, 1896.
September 25, 1902.
October 16, 1897.
July 23, 1902.
February 28; 1902.
July 20, 1903.
August 3, 1903.
October i, 1890.
October i, 1890.
October 9, 1900.
December 10, 1887.
July 23, 1902.
December 8, 1896.
October 8, 1900.
February H, 1904.
December 14, 1904.
October n, 1900.
August 18, 1881.
July 2, 1900.
July 8, 1899.
January 10, 1890.
July 23, 1902.
February 6, 1894.
February 16, 1882.
June 27, 1890.
January 3, 1895.
October 26, 1900.
July 12, 1904.
June 30, 1903.
August 9, 1881.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Roster of the Police Department.
NAME.
Halford, J. S.... .............
Hicks, W. E.... .............
Harper, J. G..... ............
Harrison, W. H........ ......
Hartley, E. P................
Hendry, E. L........ ........
Kearney, P. J.... ............
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Kiernan, W.... ...............
Lange, J. H.......... .........
Lair.l, R. A..... ...............
Meldrim, M. L.. ............ .
Malphus, C. M...._... ......
Meyers, C. D.... ..............
Miller, H. .....................
McAlpin, T. E.. ............ . McQuade, M.... ..............
McCarthy, J. C...... .........
McGrath, J._......... .........
McGonigle, E... ..............
McWhorter, J. W.. .........
Reisen, H .....................
Reilly.J.J............ .........
Remley, W. E.......... ......
Scully, M_... ....... ...........
Sheehan, W.. .................
Shea, C F ..
Smith, G. L.. .................
Smith, W. H..................
Semken, J. D..... ............
Sullivan, D.... ................
Tullis, B. L.......... ..........
Ungar, B.. ....................
Williams, J. T.... ............
Winn, W. S.. .................
Walker, D. P.......... .......
aaiborne, W. D.... .........
Lane, J..........................
Boblasky, M............ ......
Ferguson, R. W...... ........
Riley, Owen F.._.. ..........
Floyd, B. G....... .............
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September 13, 1894.
July 2, 1900.
October 9, igco.
September?, 1898.
January 26, 1891.
September 17, 1871.
March 6, 1901.
October 9, 1897.
February 14, 1896.
October I," 1899.
March 13, 1902.
October 28, 1868.
July 2, 1900.
September 22, 1903.
October 25, 1901.
June n, 1904.
February 4, 1896.
December i, 1882.
July 23, 1902.
Septembers, 1893.
August 27, 1867.
February 4, 1896.
June u, 1904.
February 6, 1895.
April I, 1889.
October 31, 1885.
December 8, 1896.
March 2, 1903.
86 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP FORCE.
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of ^Police.
Sergeant*.
E. S. Muse. W. H. Powell. T. S. Brennan.
Private*.
Lysaught, D.
Lively, J. P.
Morrell, F. E.
Murphy, J. P.
McCabe, B.
O'Brien, J. P.
Reilly, J. D.
Ruth, C.
Temples, M. H.
Tabb, E. C.
Blakewood, J. A.
Bond, T.
Connelly, J. M.
Douglass, W. E.
Eagleson, J.
Gracen, E. R.
Higgins, J. J.
Knox, J.
King, S.
Keane, T.
Lee, C. P.
Very respectfully,
CHARLES GARFUNKEL,
Superintendent of Police.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT
OP THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA.,
COMBINING REPORTS OF THE
Electric Inspector and Superintendent of
Fire Alarm,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
19O4.
FIRE COMMITTEE
OF THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
For the Year 1904.
F. M. OLIVER, Chairman,
A. J. GARFUNKEL, JAS. H. McKENNA,
JNO. F. GLATIGNY, R. J. DAVANT.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
JOHN E. MAGUIRE ..................Superintendent.
GEORGE MOURO ............Assistant Superintendent.
GEORGE A. MELL ...........Clerk and Storekeeper.
W. A. HANCOCK ...........Acting Electric Inspector.
W. D. CLAIBORNE .......Superintendent Fire Alarm.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 89
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
Office of Superintendent of the
Fire Department.
Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1905.
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, Ga.
Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit my annual report of the operations and condition pf the Fire Department of the city for
the year ending. December 31 st, 1904.
This report being the fifteenth annual report of the paid
Fire Department.
The total force of the department at the close of the year
was eighty-seven men, as follows:
I Superintendent.
I Assistant Superintendent.
I Clerk and Storekeeper.
I Superintendent of Fire Alarm.
I Acting Electric Inspector.
6 Foremen of Engine Companies.
6 Assisanf Foremen of Engine Companies.
1 Foreman of Chemical and Hose Companies.
2 Assistant Foremen of Chemical and Hose Companies.
6 Engineers of Steamers.
19 Drivers.
2 Tillermen.
35 Firemen.
5 Supernumerary Firemen.
go MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
During the year one foreman, one engineer, two firemen
and one supernumerary were dismissed.
One assistant foreman, five firemen and two supernumerary firemen resigned.
One engineer and twelve supernumeraries were appointed.
One fireman was reinstated.
One assistant foreman was appointed and ten supernumeraries were advanced to the regular force.
One member of the regular force was killed in the discharge of his duties.
Force by Companies.
Fire Station No. 1.
518, 520, 522 Broughton Street, East.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
A. M. Rogers ........... Foreman ............ 13 years
T. Hamilton ........... .Assistant Foreman .. u "
H. Elliott ............. Engineer ........... 4 "
W. J. Clean,' ..........Driver Engine ...... 20 "
T. J. Fogarty .......... Driver Wagon ...... 6 "
J. C. Dobbin ........... Fireman ............. 5 "
J. P. Duffy ............Fireman ............ 7 "
J. L- Lady ............ Fireman ............ 4 "
A. J. Cannon, Jr. ........Fireman ...........\ 3 "
J. Rottenberg ..........Fireman ............ 3 "
Fire Station Mo. a.
Headquarters, Indian and West Broad Sts. '
Name. Capacity. In Service.
T. D. Brunson ......... Foreman ............. 7 years
D. P. Murphy .........Assistant Foreman ... 6 "
J. V. Bordnave .........Engineer ............ 33 "
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
T. F. Lovett .......... Driver Engine ....... 6 "
L. P. Morgan ......... Driver Wagon ...... 5 "
J. C. Sheahan .......... Driver Truck ........ I
Fritz Goritz ............Tillerman ............ 4 "
W. W. Hughes ........ Fireman ............. 7 "
M. J. Roach ........... Fireman ............. 4 "
John Cooper ........... Fireman ............. 6 "
L. F. Henderson .......Fireman ............. 6 "
C. Christensen ......... Fireman ............. 7 years
R. B. Hearn .......... Fireman ............. 4 "
P. J. Maguire ......... Fireman ............. 5 "
B. Leddy .............. Fireman ............. 6 "
R. C. Smith ...........Fireman ............. i "
Fire Station No. 8.
Central Station, Oglethorpe avenue and Abercorn Streets.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
A. J. Toshach ... ....... Foreman ............. 18 years
C. V. Egense ..........Assistant Foreman ... 14 "
Jos.McCarthy .......... Engineer ............ i "
E. V. Pacetti .......... Driver Engine ........ 6 "
J. A. McGrath .......... Driver Wagon ....... 4 "
T. Flynn ...............Driver Truck ........ 6 "
M. F. Moorhead ........Tillerman ............ 6 ''
G. E. Johnson .......... Fireman ............. 4 "
J. M. Hanly ........... Fireman ............ 3 "
E. T. Morrisey ......... Fireman ..........*.. -3 "
C. R. Harrison .......... Fireman ............. 4 "
P. H. Moehrke ......... Fireman ............ 3 "
T. G. Kearney .......... Fireman ............. I "
Jas. J. Whalen ......... Fireman ............. i "
J. R. Matthews ........ Fireman ............. i "
J. F. Brodmann ......... Fireman" ...".......... i "
92 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Fire Static* lio. 4.
606 Barnard Street.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
A. P. McFarland ...... Foreman ............. 18 years
J. J. Hearn ........... Assistant Foreman ... 8 "
J. E. Harper ........... Engineer ............ 8 "
W. F. White .......... Driver Engine ....... 2 "
G. C. Donnelly ........ Driver Wagon ....... 14 "
W. J. Remley ...........Driver Truck ........ 3 "
W. F. Carrack .......... Fireman ............. I "
J. C. Bailey ............ Fireman ............. i
C. W. Ellis .............Fireman ............. 2 "
]. D. C. Schoroeder ..... Fireman ............ 3 "
Fire Station No. 5.
II Henry Street, East.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
C. C. Steinberg ..........Foreman ............ 29 years
J. O'Leary ............ Assistant Foreman ... 11 "
C. A. Christians ........ Engineer ............ 13 "
F. N. Harris .......... Driver Engine ....... 14 "
J. B. Barthelmess ....... Driver Wagon ....... 8 "
J. R. Stofer ........... .-Fireman ............. 2 "
B. P. Lockwood .......Fireman ............. I "
Geo. W. Clark ..........Fireman ............. I
Fire Station Mo. 6.
Thirty-eighth and Barnard Streets.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
C. M. Burnham ....... Foreman ............. 8 years
. W. J. Futch ........... Assistant Foreman ... 6 "
L. Trebony ............Engineer ............ 15 "
D. V. Whitaker .........Driver Engine ....... 5 "
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Name. . Capacity. In Service.
W. B. Jones ........... Driver Wagon ....... 5 "
H. F. Corley ...... j.... .Fireman ............. 14 "
F. H. Thompson ....... Fireman ............. 8 "
M. F. Sullivan .......... Fireman ............. 2 "
Chemical Company Mo. 1.
Central Station, Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
........................ Foreman ............
R. ]. Glass ............. Assistant Foreman ... 19 years
F. J. Kilroy ............ Driver .............. 6 "
Thos. Dillon .......... Fireman ............. 4 "
E. P. Daley ............ Fireman ............. 2 "
V. S. Pacetti ........... Fireman ............. I "
Bone Company Wo. 1.
515 Waldburg Street, East.
Name. Capacity. In Service.
J. J. Connolly ...........Foreman ............. 21 years
H. Larkin ............. Driver .............. 14 "
W. W. Pringle ......... Fireman ............. 8 "
W. J. Lane ............. Fireman ............. 2 "
Supernumeraries.
J. J. Murphy. B. E. Sheppard.
R. W. Harris. H. J. Eady.
Geo. F. Kilroy.
Estimated Value of Department Property.
Fire Station No. i ......................... .$20,740 oo
Fire Station No. 2 .......................... 26,185 oo
Fire Station No. 3 .......................... 5,955
Fire Station No. 4 .......................... 20,925 oo
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Fire Station No. 5 .......................... 14,820 oo
Fire Station No. 6 .......................... 10,530 oo
Chemical Company No. i .................... 3,364 oo
Hose Station No. i ......................... 3,862 oo
Fire Alarm ................................. 25,981 OO
Miscellaneous ............................... 3435 oo
Total ....................................$180,797
DESCRIPTION OF ROLLING STOCK.
Engine*.
Engine No. I.1st size double Pump La France.
Engine No. 2.Double Extra 1st size double pump
La France.
Engine No. 3.2nd size double pump La France.
Engine No. 4.2nd size double pump La France.
Engine No. 5.3rd size double pump La France.
Engine No. 6.2nd size single pump Amoskeg.
Reserve Engine No. 7.ist size double pump La France.
Reserve Engine No. 8.2nd size single pump Jeffers
Condemned.
Hoae Tenders.
No. i.i Two Horse Wagon.
No. 2.i Two Horse Wagon.
No. 3.i Two Horse Wagon.
No. 4.i Two Horse Wagon.
No. 5.i Two Horse Wagon.
No. 6.i Two Horse Wagon.
Hose No. i.i Two Horse Wagon.
Reserve.4 One Horse Reels.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 95
Chemical Engines.
Chemical No. i.Ai Holloway double-tank, 85 gallons each.
Hook and Ladder Tracks.
No. I.Hayes Aerial Extension, 55 feet.
No. 2.Leverich Wood Frame Tiller Truck, 52 feet extension.
No. 3.Hayward & Co.'s Light Steel Frame City Truck.
Combinations.
No. 2.Originally Holloway Combination, with Double
Tanks, 35 gallons each. One tank taken off.
No. 5.Tank from Holloway Chemical Engine, placed under seat of hose wagon.
No. 6.Originally Holloway Chemical Engine, with Double
Tanks, 65 gallons each; remodeled in 1902, and changed
into a hose wagon with one tank under seat.
Truck No. 3.Tank from Holloway Combination, hung under truck frame.
Supply and Coal Wagons.
i Two-horse large wagon.
3 One-horse small wagons.
Officer's Yehicles.
I Superintendent's 4-wheel buggy.
I Assistant Superintendent's 4-wheel buggy.
Hose.
At the beginnig of the year the department owned 16,520
feet of hose. Since that time 3,500 feet of new hose were
purchased, 632 feet of condemned hose were sold, and 785
feet were turned over to the Streets and Lanes Department.
96 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Two hundred feet of chemical hose were purchased to replace condemned hose on Combinations 4 and 5. The condemned hose being turned over to the several companies
for street sprinkling.
The inventory of hose on December 3ist, shows 18,603
feet, classed as follows:
Yen- good ...................... 9,825
Good ........................... 600
Fair ............................ 600
Poor, condemned ................ 3,730
Very poor, useless ....................... 2,898
Chemical Hose, very good ........ 900
Chemical Hose, fair .............. 50
Total .........................18,603
Horses.
On December 3ist, 1903, there were in service forty-four
horses. During the year one additional horse was purchased
for the three horse hitch at No. 4. Four horses were bought
to replace condemned animals. Four horses were turned
over to the Streets and Lanes Department. These horses
were "Tommy," "Bob. G.," "Billie," "George."
Apparatus.
One new double extra first size La France engine ordered
last year was received, tested and accepted on April I4th,
and put in service on May i2th, 1904.
Two new supply wagons were purchased.
A set of copper covered smoke flues were purchased for
the reserve engine and will be put in early in this year.
The boiler of No. 5 Engine has been recently examined
and I find that there is immediate necessity for a new leg
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 97
and a complete set of new flues for this engine. It is now
in the machine shop awaiting authority to have the work
done.
All other apparatus were overhauled and painted when
needed.
Buildings.
During the year considerable work of repairs was necessary to the department buildings.
At No. I a cement floor was laid and the apparatus floor
was overhauled, the stalls were rebuilt and the station
painted inside.
At No. 2 a cement floor was laid, the stalls were rebuilt, the
stairs to the office overhauled, the hose house rebuilt, and
the interior of the station was painted and kalsomined.
At No. 4 the floors were repaired, one new stall put in for
third horse in engine, roof was repaired and painted, toilet
room built in yard and the building and outhouses painted
outside.
At No. 5 the stalls were overhauled and hot water tank and
connections to bath room were put in.
At No. 6 a hot water tank was put in and connected with
bath tub.
At Hose Station the yard was filled in with cinders and the
station was generally repaired. This being an old wooden
building it requires constant attention.
. . DIED . .
MICHAEL F. KAIN.
TlLLERMAN HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. 2.
BORN AT FONDA, N. Y., MARCH 3,1871.
APPOINTED SUPERNUMERARY ON MARCH 8,19O1.
MADE REGULAR JUNE 22,19O1.
KILLED BY FALLING WALL AT FIRE IN STORE OF J. C.
SLATER. ON WEST BROAD, CORNER OF McDONOUGH AND PERRY STREETS, JULY
26, AT 5:O9 O'CLOCK A. M.,
WHILE RAISING LADDER
TO RESCUE OCCUPANTS
IN THIRD FLOOR.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 99
Injuries to Employees.
April 16.John Cooper, ankle sprained at fire Puder's wood
yard on Louisville Road. Time lost 17 days, 17 hours.
June I3th.J. R. Stofer, finger cut at fire box 212, 12:55
a. m. On light house duty 7 days.
June 24th.W. F. Carrick, two toes on right foot mashed
by truck wheel while responding to alarm from Box 43 at
2:25 p. m. Time lost 39 days and 22j^ hours.
November I2th.Assistant Foreman Thos. Hamilton, ankle
sprained at fire S. A. L. warehouse Box 91 at 6:16 p. in.
Time lost, 35 days and 13^ hours.
November I3th.Supernumerary R. W. Harris, cut middle
finger of left hand with piece of tin at ruins of S- A. Lwarehouse fire. No time lost.
Accidents to Apparatus.
February 5th.Truck No. I, while exercising, ran into fender post at Broughton and Houston Streets. Two cogs
in pinion of steering-gear broken and frame of truck
sprung and split.
October 24th.Hind axle on No. i Wagon broke while responding to an alarm from Box 73 at 9:3O a. m., damaging the wagon, breaking fender, requiring a general tightening up and numerous small repairs.
November I7th.Truck No. r, while responding to an alarm
from Box 24, ran into an excavation on West Broad
Street. Fifth wheel bent.
December I2th.Horses in Wagon No. 3 ran away on
Broughton Street, while driver was laying hose at a fire,
collided with a sign on West Broad and Broughton Streets,
bent fender and broke double-tree and one side lamp.
loo MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
ExpeHdltnrea.
The total expenses of the department for the past twelve
months were:
For -Salaries ............................... .$65,499 35
For Additions and Improvements ............ 2466 60
For Pensions ............................... 240 oo
For Bills carried over from 1903 .............. 447 71
For Storage Battery Note .............. A.... 460 16
For all other expenses ........................ 10,552 58
Total .................................... .$79,666 40
The expenses were subdivided as follows:
Salaries .....................................$65499 35
Printing and Stationery ...................... 247 85
Feed for Stock .............................. 4,249 80
Horse Shoeing .............................. 460 79
Medicine for Stock .......................... 68 90
Treatment of Sick Stock ...................... 260 10
Additional Stock ............................ 789 oo
Bedding for Stock .......................... 3 61
Harness and Repairs to same ................ 314 15
Repairs to Apparatus ........................ 883 59
Additional Apparatus ........................ 190 oo
Engine Coal and Wood ..................... 87 74
Stove and Heater Coal and Wood ............ 754 46
Gas and Illuminating Oil .................... 613 90
Lubricating Oil and Waste .................... 72 18
Soda and Acid ............................... 138 75
Beds and Bedding for Men .................. 36 23
Miscellaneous Shop Tools ................... 57 80
Furniture and Fixtures ...................... 469 04
Implements of the Service ................... 370 64
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Paints, Varnish, Etc ........................ 139 45
Repairs to Buildings ........................ 746 82
Additional Hose ............................. 995 65
Fire Alarm System ......................... 723 31
Telephone Rent .............................. 439 73
Cleaning Tools, Etc. .......................... 161 05
Repairs to Heaters .......................... 47 20
Ice ......................................... 99 oo
Surgeon's Fee* ............................. 15 oo
Extra Labor on Fire Alarm ................. 60 54
Incidentals .................................. 430 77
Pensions .................................... 240 oo
Total .....................................$79,666 40
Expenses by Stations.
Engine Company No. I .....................$ 9412 87
Engine Company No. 2 ..................... 13,113 10
Engine Company No. 3 ..................... 13,057 24
Engine Company No. 4 ..................... 8,942 50
Engine Company No. 5 ..................... 6,843 60
Engine Company No. 6 ..................... 7,009 37
Chemical Company No. i. ..................... 4,242 41
Hose Company No. i ....................... 3,495 88
Fire Alarm Telegraph ........................ 1,408 49
General Expenses ............................ 12,140 94
Total .....................................$79,666 40
Receipts from sale of old material, etc., were as follows:
For Old Hose ................................$ 69 76
For Empty Sacks, Barrels, etc. ................. 42 75
Total .......................................$112 51
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Additions and Improvements.
I Three horse hitch for No. 4 Engine .........$ 125 oo
i Heart Ladder Pipe ........................ 200 oo
1,300 feet of 2j4-inch Hose .................... 910 oo
I Recording Water Gauge .................... 42 50
24 Fire Alarm Poles and labor placing same ..... 103 29
Cement Floors Nos. I and 2 .................. 614 91
i Water Closet at No. 4. ...................... 35 oo
119 Copper Coated Smoke Flues for Reserve
Engine .................................... 252 17
Painting interior of Stations i, 2 and 4............ 70 75
2 New Supply Wagons ........................ 95 oo
200 feet Chemical Hose ........................ 80 oo
2 Sets Harness for Supply Wagons ............ 50 50
i Set Harness for third horse No. 4 Engine..... 37 5
Half mile Wire for changes in Fire Alarm System 49 98
Total ..................................... .$2466 60
Fire Alarm System.
This branch of the service is not in the condition it should
be. Many of the boxes are old and of the interfering pattern. The overhead wires are in poor condition and in many
places the insulation is gone, leaving the system subject to
damage from crosses with high current wires. Many of the
poles are in need of renewal and the striking apparatus for
the large bell on headquarters is worn out. The system is
timed too slo\v for a city of this size, but it cannot be increased so Ion;? as the big alarm bells are kept on the same
circuits with the engine house gongs. There should be provided a special circuit for these bells with the necessary
switchboard at Central Station. The work on this branch of
the department is such that it will occupy one man's entire
103 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
time, if it is given the attention it should have. The Superintendent of Fire Alarm doubtless gives the system all the
attention and time that he possibly can, consistent with the
proper discharge of his duties as Superintendent of Police
Telegraph, but the fact that the Fire Alarm System is in need
of better attention is evidenced from the condition in %vhich
it now is. The apportionment of the annual appropriation
for the maintenance and improvement of the fire alarm is
entirely too small. Each year a number of the old boxes
should be removed and replaced with up-to-date boxes. If
we are to continue the overhead wires they should be replaced with the very best insulated wire. The speed of the
boxes should be quickened and I will say that it is far more
important that this should be done than it is to have the
alarm bells strike. If, however, it is desired to have these
bells sound the box, a special instrument should be provided
for that purpose, so that they could not interfere with the
efficient working of the alarm in the fire stations.
Additional Apparatus and Force.
I respectfully beg to recommend that another station be
established in Collinsville and that a hook and ladder truck
be bought for No. 6 Station, and that the men necessary for
the additions be employed. I consider these additions to
be of great necessity and importance, not only for the protection that is absolutely necessary, but to strengthen this
department with more men and apparatus. Notwithstanding the fact that we have been perfectly free from notable
fires, the danger lies in overestimation. This department,
having been able to control without difficulty the fires of the
past year, is no criterion and our ability should not be judged thereby. I consider it a grave error to believe, with the
present growth of the city, that our fire department is per-
104 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
fectly capable of handling what may come to it in the shape
of extraordinary' and dangerous fires, especially in the Southern and southeastern sections.
As evidence of the necessity of a hook and ladder truck,
which is recognized as a life saver, I beg to call attention to
the fact that the nearest truck is located at No. 4 Station
on Barnard and Huntingdon Streets, a full mile from Thirty-ninth Street.
Pemlons.
I beg to renew my recommendation that a pension fund
be established for firemen, their widows and orphans. During the past year one of our men was killed by falling walls,
leaving a wife and two small girl children and we were again
forced to go among the citizens soliciting relief for this
family. As usual the people of Savannah contributed liberally, for which I desire, on behalf of the men of this department, to thank them.
Recently the men organized a Relief Fund Association,
the purposes of which are to endeavor to acquire a fund o!
sufficient proportions to provide for emergencies without
soliciting the public. This fund now amounts to about
$900.00, which it is proposed to turn over to City Council,
with a request that a special committee of that body take
the same in charge for proper disbursement and with the
further request that the fund be augmented by the fines
levied against firemen and citizens for violations of the fire
ordinances or such other sources as Council may determine.
Fire Protection, River Front.
I beg to report that the tug boats have again demonstrated their efficiency as auxiliaries to this department for the
extinguishing and controlling of fire on the river front. The
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services of the tugs Regis and Dauntless at the recent fire
in the Seaboard Air Line Railway's warehouse enabled the
department to hold the fire in check until the roof gave way,
when the work of extinguishing it became an easy and far
less dangerous task. Had we not been reinforced by these
boats, the chances were that the wharf would have been
badly damaged and the possibility of the fire extending to
the adjoining 'property materially increased. Assisted as
we were by three powerful streams the department was in
a position to distribute its force to better advantage and the
results now show for themselves.
I have in a number of my annual reports requested that
some arrangements be made with the owners of these tugs,
or any one of them, by which we could be-assured of their
assistance, and I now beg to renew1 this recommendation.
Practice Towers, Pompier Ladders, Scaling and
Life Saving Equipment.
As the city increases in population and buildings the fire
department equipment and efficiency should also be advanced. When men are appointed to membership in this
service they are, as a rule, very ignorant of anything pertaining to the fire service. Upon entering the department
they are appointed as supernumeraries and are sent from
company to company as their presence is required. When
advanced to the regular force they are assigned to one particular house and what they learn they must largely learn
from actual experience and the instructions given them by
the foremen. Frequently it happens that the company with
which such men are serving has no hook and ladder truck
and as a result we find that when their services are needed
they know practically nothing of ladder work; to frequently
change these men from station to station is a hardship on
106 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
both the men and their families and I have endeavored to
avoid such changes as much as possible.
But the time has come when the efficiency of the department and the safety of the city requires a regularly established school of instruction where the men will be taught
the uses of every implement of the service, the quickest,
easiest and safest methods of raising, lowering and climbing
ladders and every man in the department should understand
these things and be capable of doing or assisting in doing
everything required of them after a practice of, at most,
thirty days. With this necessity in view I respectfully recommend that an exercise tower be erected and that a sufficient
number of Pompier ladders, life nets and life belts be supplied so that the men may be drilled regularly in their turn,
that they may become accustomed to climbing to high places,
the handling of hose and implements in difficult and dangerous positions and by frequent practice gain confidence in
their ability to do what may now appear almost an impossibility. There are men in the department now who I can
safely say were never above thirty-five feet on a ladder in
their lives, and when on a roof or structure above that height
are of the most timid disposition, these men surely should
be given the means of becoming efficient and reliable firemen.
Fire Escapes.
Since my last annual report the laws requiring fire escapes were amended and instead of the matter being in ihe
hands of the Committee on Fire it is now under the direction
of a Board of Fire Escapes, consisting of the Superintendent of the Fire Department, the Building Inspector and the
Director of Public Works. As required by the ordinance,
notice of requirements for fire escapes have been published
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for fifteen days and after January I5th the Board of Fire
Escapes will proceed against the owners of property not
provided with fire escapes, according to the ordinance.
Fire Drills In Schools.
It is with great pleasure that I record the fact that an ordinance was adopted on November Qth, 1904, requiring fire
drills in school, factories and the like, and with greater
pleasure I find that this ordinance is being observed, especially in our public schools. Before the ordinance was adopted
the schools had practices, what the management was pleased
to term "quick dismissals," and it was claimed that some
of the houses couid be cleared in less than three minutes.
Since the inauguration of the regular fire drills, the time has
been greatly reduced and I am pleased to say that my last
information shows St. Patrick's School cleared in the short
space of forty-five seconds, and in other schools the time
has been materially reduced.
Inspection of Telegraph Poles.
In accordance with an ordinance adopted by Council on
September I4th, 1904, "requiring the inspection of all poles
now erected or which may be erected hereafter in the City
of Savannah and the removal of all unsafe and unused poles,
etc., etc.," providing that it shall be the duty of the Superintendent of the Fire Department to inspect or have inspected
by the members of the Fire Department, all such poles, and
requiring that a full written report of the same must be made
to the Mayor by the Superintendent of the Fire Department
once each year.
I beg to report that on October 1st, the work of inspection was taken up and since that time the inspections were
continued daily (Sundays and holidays excepted). The no-
108 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
tices have been given to the several companies owning the
condemned poles and copies of the same have been forwarded to his honor the Mayor from time to time. For your
further information I beg to state that 145 poles have been
condemned, but it is very difficult to ascertain who owns
these poles, as for instance, we find poles carrying wires of
two or three companies, not stenciled or otherwise marked,
so that I could determine the owner.
As far as I have been able to ascertain from the stencil
marks on poles and from other sources, the condemned poles
are divided as follows:
Unknown owners ....................97
Savannah Electric Company .......... 23
Fire Department .................... 7
Georgia Telephone & Telegraph Co. .. 5
Brush Electric Company ............ 5
Police Department .................. 2
Postal Tel. and Cable Company ...... 2
Bell Telephone and Tel. Company .... 2
Burglar Alarm Company ............ i
Western Union Telegraph Company ... i
Of the above mentioned poles eight which were not in use
have been put into service and n have been taken down,
leaving a balance of 126 which should be attended to. Of
this remaining 126 I find that up to the date of the last inspection 12 are abandoned poles and 114 are still in use.
I have made every effort to ascertain the owners of these
poles, but without success in very many cases.
I have had a wire traced to a house and upon inquiry I
would learn for what it was used and by what company, yet
when the notice was given the company, ownership has been
promptly denied.
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In two cases the inspector pushed down dangerous poles,
one of which was carrying a high current wire. The condition of most of the poles condemned is such as to call for
early attention. I have during the year issued notices to
the electric companies to stencil their poles, some of the
companies have complied and some have not, while others
have stenciled in one section and done nothing in other
places. It is impossible for me to positively determine the
owners of poles unless they are properly marked. Many of
them I find never have been and I recommend that I be authorized to employ the help necessary to take down a few
of the rotten poles now carrying live wires for which it seems
impossible for me to find an owner, and that the same authority be given for the removal of all abandoned poles
whether good or bad.
Roll of Honor.
Members of Department December 3ist, 1904.
October i7th, 1902, Foreman Arthur M. Rogers, Meritorious Service.
September 8th, 1903, Driver John L. Lady, Courageous
Conduct.
September 8th, 1903, Fireman John P. Duffy, Meritorious
Service .
September I4th, 1903, Driver Hugh J. Larkin, Courageous
Conduct.
September I4th, 1903, Driver Frank N. Harris, Meritorious Service.
Ifotable Fires.
I regret to have to report that the percentage of loss shows
a large increase over the previous year. This was caused
by several serious fires which it was impossible for the de-
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partment to handle, owing to the conditions surrounding
them.
The notable fires were those which destroyed the plafct
of Woledge-Philpot Company, on the western side of the
city; the store and apartments of J. C. Slater, on West
Broad, corner of McDonough and Perry Streets; the store
of L. Mohr & Sons, at 234 Broughton Street, West, and the
Seaboard Air Line warehouse on River Street.
On July 2Oth, at 9:5O p. m., an alarm was turned in from
Box 34, located at Wilson and Walker Streets, and when
the responding companies reached the box, the horses were
almost worn out by the long pull, and with great difficulty
the department finally reached the plant of Woledge-Philpot
Company, which was situated more than half a mile west
of the box. The fire had made such headway that the loss
was complete. The long run and the lack of water mains
and hydrants prevented the department from performing
any service worthy of mention. We did manage to get several streams of water through long lines of hose from the
nearest hydrants, but too late to save the plant, although
the department prevented the spread of the fire to the adjoining property and saved a quantity of shingles, lumber
and wood on the premises.
On July 26th, at 5:04 a. m., an alarm was sounded from
Box 24 for fire in the building owned by J. C. Slater on
West Broad corner of McDonough and Perry Streets. When
the department arrived, fire was bursting from the windows
of the third floor and a number of men and women were
on the veranda calling for help. Just as Truck No. 2 reached the scene, two of the men jumped to the street and were
severely injured, the women called for help and Firemen
Kain, Hughes and Goritz secured a ladder, and just as they
had it raised, the front wall on West Broad Street fell out-
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ward. Hughes and Goritz escaped, but Kain being on the
inside was buried beneath the bricks and instantly killed.
The occupants were rescued by the firemen down the rear
stairway.
The fire badly damaged the second and third floors and
the barroom in the rear.
On August igth, an alarm was sounded from Box 12 for
fire in the upper floor of L. Mohr & Sons at 234 Broughton
Street, West. When the department arrived the fire was
discovered over the entire upper floor, used as a pants factory, and before it was extinguished the roof had been burned off, and it had communicated to the second floor in the
northeast corner through the elevator shaft. The fire had
gained such headway before the alarm was sounded that 1
was forced to practically deluge the building- and the loss
by water was much greater than that by fire.
On November lath, at 6:16 p. m., an alarm was turned in
from Box 91, at River and West Broad Streets, for fire in
the warehouse of the Seaboard Air Line Railway on River
Street, just north of the Savannah Electric Company's plant.
When the department reached the grounds the fire was found
to be in a lot of hay and grain, extending from the north or
river side to the middle of the warehouse, having broken
through the roof and rear doors and in a few minutes the
roof had fallen in. Several times the fire drove the department from the front doors, which being made of heavy sheet
iron were opened with great difficulty, and after the loss of
much valuable time. On the wharf, the department received
valuable and timely assistance from the river tugs "Regis"
and "Dauntless" and from the United States steamer
"Tybee."
The warehouse was stored with miscellaneous freight, including a large quantity of hay and grain, which burned
U2 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
fiercely and resulted practically in a total loss. No damage
was done to the Planters' Rice mill or in fact to any of the
adjoining property.
Alarms.
The total number of alarms was 286, an increase of 23
over the previous year. Distributed as follows:
From Street Boxes ......................... 84
By Telephone ..............................150
By Local Calls ............................ 52
The alarms were answered as follows:
Engine Company No. i ............... 50 calls.
Engine Company No. 2 .............. 84 "
Engine Company No. 3 .............. 75 "
Engine Company No. 4 .............. 55 "
Engine Company No. 5 .............. 51 "
Engine Company No. 6 .............. 16 "
Truck No. I ........................ 42 "
Truck No. 2 .......................... 36 "
Truck No. 3 .......................... 77 "
Chemical No. I ...................... 90 *'
Hose Company No. i ................ 28 " '
Alarms were divided as follows:
Between River and Jones Streets ............ 170
Between Jones and Anderson Streets ........ 94
Between Anderson Street and Limits ........ 22
The largest number of alarms came from Street Box 35,
at Wayne and West Broad Streets. A total of 9.
The greatest number of alarms were received during the
month of December, a total of 45. January comes next with
37, and August shows 7as the lowest of any month during the year.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 113
Saturday is credited with the greatest number, 51; and
Thursday with the smallest, 25.
The largest number occurred between the hours of 6 p. m.
and midnight, 91; and the smallest number between the hours
of 3 a. m. and 6 a. m., 20.
Causes.
The causes, as ascertained, were as follows:
Smoke Issuing ........................... 196
Explosions ................................ 8
Foul Chimney ............................. 51
False and Test ............................ 22
Beyond City Limits ........................ 9
Of these, 101 occurred in brick or stone buildings, 146 in
wooden buildings, and 39 in other than buildings, and they
were brought about in heating, 160; in illuminating, 17; in
other ways, 109. The fires were found in dwellings, 166;
in business houses, 81; other than buildings, 39.
The direct causes of fires were attributed to the following
causes:
Foul Chimneys ............................ 51
Carelessness ............................... 37
False and Test ............................ 22
Flying Sparks ............................. 33
Defective Flues ............................ 19
Explosion of Lamps, etc., .................. 8
Unknown .................................. 19
Electric Wires ............................. 5
Defect in Construction ..................... 16
Incendiary and Supposed Incendiary ........ 12
Out of City ............................... 9
Mischievous Children ....................... 6
Overheated Stoves, etc., .................... 7
114 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Fire Works ............................... i
Other Causes .............................. 41
Fire*.
Fires were extingued as follows:
By Chemicals .............................. 61
By Streams from Hydrants .................. 31
By Streams from Engines .................. 26
By Buckets of Water and Other Means ...... 61
Out when Department arrived .............. 107
Two hundred and thirty-six were confined to point of
origin, or before they had made any headway.
Nine were confined to the floor on which they originated,
twenty-seven were confined to the building in which they
originated, and fourteen extended to adjoining buildings..
Lorae*.
The total loss for the year was $183,420.50, divided as
follows:
On Buildings ..................... .$ 35,090 oo
On Contents ....................... 148,330 50
The greatest loss occurred during the month of August,
and the smallest during the jnonth of May.
The total loss was 10.2 per cent, of the value of the property involved.
The following comparative statement is respectifully submitted :
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. YEAR.
1889........................ ........ ........
1890............ ...........................
1891................................ .......
1.892............ ...........................
1893........................................
1894--------- ...............
1895........... ............................
1896............ ..........................
1897............ ....-... -...
1898............ ...... ....................
1899.......... ...........................
1900............................... .........
1901........... .......... .. .............
1902........... ........ ... .. ........
1903........... ............................
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Number
of
Fires.'
1 66
169
190
208
. Q I 3
1 68
'79
196
IQS7*J
293
238
225
263
261
263
286
TOTAI, M>SS.
fi.3io.579 oo
139,486 84
345,265 84
166,837 46
172,986 39
452,407 36
112,645 26
390,970 23
96,293 75
440,630 78
153,599 83
41,837 oo
6r,743 75
54,157 50
93,675 90
I8V420 TO
Percentage of
L*M to Value
of Property
Involved.
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13-2
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7.8
9-6
5
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In conclusion I beg to submit the attached tabulated statement of alarms, fires, their causes, location, etc.
I beg to tender to his honor, the Mayor, the Fire Committee, and the Board of Aldermen, my thanks for favors
shown me during the past year.
I thank the officers and members of the Police Department for assistance rendered, and I commend the- officers
and men of this department for the faithfulness with which
they have performed their duties.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN E. MAGUIRE,
Superintendent.
116 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Alarms 19O4Manner of Receipt.
MONTH
March ......... .........
May .....................
Jnly....... ...............
September. ......... ...
October-.. ........... ..
December..............
Total _...............
Street Box
6
8
9
13
i
7
6
7.
7
9
84
Telephone
26
15it
8
ii
6
7
12
9
19
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Local
5
4
3
5
4
3
3
2
4
17
52
Total
37
27
21
17
21
7
16
21
2O
AS
286
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MONTH
June................................... ....................
July .......................................................
August....................................................
October ............... ...................................
December ......... ...... ......... ...... ...... ...... ......
Total ....................... ........................
Issuing Smoke
25
17
?8
12
Tfi
13
4
14
13
31
196
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8
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10
5
5
4
3
4
5
9
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Stoves, Etc.
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Defective Flues
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Flying Sparks
Unknown
Explosions
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Out of City
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Total
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118 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Fire Statlrtl 19*4.
MONTH
March
May ........................
July..........................
October......... ...... ......
November.................
December............ ......
Total...... ...............
FIBB C
Brick &Stone
Buildings
15
14
6
II
5
7
7
5
6
4
8
'3
101
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Buildings
16
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13
15
9
9
2
8
16
?26
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6
2
8
3
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5
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21
14
29
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18
16
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MONTH
March..................
May.....................
July.....................
October... .... .........
December.. ....... ....
Total................
VALUE OF
PROPERTY
INVOLVED
$ 293,685 oo
116,350 oo
71 875 OO
*37.700 00
34,070 oo
131,575 00
119,500 oo
26,828 oo
112,829 oo
77,053 oo
488,563 oo
$1,803,133 oo
IX
Buildings
$ 1,595 oo
1.377 oo
4,68900
3,45000
575 oo
3,429 oo
10,123 oo
3,593 oo
527 oo
797 oo
3.845 oo
135,090 00
>SS
Contents
$ 4,835 oo
6,775 oo
1,722 oo
8,35900
48 oo
807 co
IC^MC no
60,193 oo
2,482 oo
977 oo
26026 50
771 oo
$14,830 50
TOTAL Loss
$ 6,430 06
8,152 oo
6,411 oo
11,809 oo
623 oo
4,236 oo
45,458 oo
63,786 oo 3,00900
1,774 oo
29,871 50
1,861 oo
$183,420 50
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT, 119
Savannah, Ga., December 3ist, 1904.
Mr, John E. Maguire,
Superintendent Fire Department.
Dear Sir:
I herewith respectfully submit my report from January
ist to December 3ist, 1904, inclusive.
The following installations were made:
Incandescent Lights ......................8,214
Fixtures for Incandescent Lights ..........4400
Electric Fans ............................ 279
Electric Motors .......................... 61
Arc Lights ............................... 75
Electric Signs ........................... 10
Wiring for other electric devices, instruments,
etc. ......'.............................. 28
A total of 1,620 inspections were made and fees to the
amount of $508.00 collected by the City Treasurer. The
above report includes inspections of wiring and other electric devices for temporary work.
Very Respectfully,
W. A. HANCOCK,
Acting Elec. Inspector S. F. D.
120 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Mr. John E. Maguire,
Superintendent Fire Department.
Dear Sir:I have the pleasure to submit the following report of the Fire Alarm Telegraph Service for the year ending December 3ist, 1904.
During the year 565 alarms were turned in over the lines
of the alarm system. Telephones are credited with 1 50 and
the alarm boxes with 415.
For Fire ................................... 234
For Daily Tests ............................309
For False and Test ......................... 22
Total ....................................565
The fire alarm consists of the following:
I 8-circuit controlling board.
190 cells of chloride accumulators (6 ampere hour cells,
Type "T.")
1 i2-circuit automatic repeater.
81 Street boxes.
95 Poles.
2 Bell strikers.
6 Combination gongs and indicators. '
2 18-inch gongs.
39 miles insulated copper wire No. 10 and No. 12.
3 Indicators.
5 Electric stall trips.
8 6-inch gongs.
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Expense*.
Salary ...............................$ 601 94
Note on battery, wire, tools, etc ........ 723 31
Extra labor on system ................ 83 24
Total ............................. .$1408 49
During the year two new boxes were received and installed as follows: Box 76, at Savannah Electric Company's
power house on Bolton street (private), and Box 69, at city
lot, Magnolia and Waldburg street lane. The condemned
poles were replaced by twenty-five new ones.
While the service has been good there are many improvements that should be made during the next year. The most
important of these are as follows:
The storage board should be inclosed so as to protect it
from the dust.
The big bell should be better protected from the weather.
Our alarm boxes should be speeded up to such a degree
that the apparatus would not be compelled to wait on the
alarm.
We have about fifty poles that should be replaced with new
cnes.
Of the thirty-nine miles of wire in the system there are five
miles that should be replaced with new wire.
In conclusion, I desire to thank you for the confidence
you have shown in me, and for the many favors extended to
me during the past twelve months.
Very respectfully,
W. D. CLAIBORNE,
Superintendent Fire Alarm.
122 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
Office of the Building Inspector,
Savannah, Ga., January i, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Sir:I beg to submit my report for the year 1904:
Total number of permits issued during year 1904........572
Number of permits carried over from 1903............. 36
Total number of permits for building operations in
1904 ..........................................608
Permits carried over from 1904 to 1905................ 51
Actual number of permits used during 1904............557
The building operations for the year were as follows:
Finished eight story steel building................... I
Finished three story brick buildings.................. 8
Finished two story brick buildings.................... 32
Finished one story brick buildings.................... I
Finished three story wooden buildings................ i
Finished two story wooden buildings.................. 135
Finished one story wooden buildings................. 141
Total number of buildings completed in 1904........319
Buildings begun during the year and not completed by
December 31 were as follows:
Ten story steel building.............................. i
Three story brick buildings.......................... 3
Two story brick buildings............................ 4
One story brick buildings............................ 2
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Two story wooden buildings.......................... 15
One story wooden buildings......................... 18
Total number of buildings under construction at close
of 1904 ........................................ 43
This does not include the new City Hall.
In addition there were improvements to old buildings,
sheds, repairs, etc., to the number of 376 completed during
the year, and similar work to the number of fifteen permits
under way at the close of the year.
In the value of the improvements represented by the permits, 1904 probably exceeded any previous year in the history of the city.
I have endeavored to faithfully perform all of the duties
attached to my official position, protecting the interests of
the public to the extent of my ability, and studying the interests of the municipality at the same time.
Very respectfully,
H. BARTLETT,
Building Inspector.
WATER COMMITTEE
OF THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
'For the Year 1904.
A. J. GARFUNKEL, Chairman.
W. H. WRIGHT. R. J. DAVANT.
OFFICERS.
SUPERINTENDENT AND ENGINEER.
I. U. KINSEY.
CLERK.
W. H. PECK.
FOREMAN OF STREET WORK.
WM. P. RIDLE.
ENGINEERS.
JAS. L. MALLETTE. GEO. M. D. RILEY.
THOS. J. REID.
INSPECTOR OF METERS.
CHAS. LE. BERG.
TURN-COCK.
JAS. McBRIDE, JR.
SPECIAL INSPECTORS.
FELIX. MEXDLE. W. H. FOLL1ARD.
JOHN N.IPSON.
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REPORT OP SUPERINTENDENT Of WATER WORKS
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers,
Mayor of the City of Savannah.
Sir:I have the honor to submit herewith my annual report of the Water Works Department for the year ending
December 3ist, 1904.
It is a great pleasure for me to call your attention to the
excellent showing the department has made during the past
year.
With the valuable assistance of the Health and Police Departments, in reporting leaks to this department, we have
been enabled to reduce the pumpage 309,953,299 gallons for
the year, and the decrease in coal consumption,, which naturally follows the decrease in pumpage, amounts to 1,118 tons.
During the year we have added to the system over two
and a half miles of water mains, with 22 new fire hydrants.
Two hundred and fifty new taps have also been put in, which
means at least one thousand more consumers.
The receipts for the year 1904 are ... .$104,102 oo
Expenditures ....................... 47,030 62
Leaving a surplus of ...............*.$ 57,071 38
There has been expended this year for new mains, fountains, railroad track scales and air lift $12,559.83. Deducting this amount from total expenditures leaves $34,470.79,
which is the actual operating expenses, leaving a net profit
of $69,631.21 for the year.
I26 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. ___
The accompanying statement shows in detail the operation of the Water Works Department for the year ending
December 31 st, 1904:'
The total pumpage for the past year was 2,809,418,990 gallons, an average per twenty-four hours of 7,697,038 gallons.
The total pumpage for the year 1903 was 3,119,372,289
gallons, an average per twenty-four hours of 8,546,225 gallons; showing an annual decrease for 1904 of 309,953,299
gallons.
Coal COBMHtptlOB.
The total amount of coal consumed during the year was
2,960 tons; an average per twenty-four hours of 8.1 tons.
Comparing this with the amount used during 1903, which
was 4,078 tons, an average per twenty-four hours of 11.17
tons, shows an annual decrease for 1904 of 1,118 tons, or a
daily decrease of 3.06 tons.
The quality of coal purchased this year was superior to that
purchased in 1903. This accounts partially for the decrease
in consumption.
I would state here that our coal yard has been equipped
with a 4O-inch 80 ton railroad track scale.
Monthly Statement of Pumpage.
January ............................232483,166 gallons.
February ...........................204,769481
March ..............................220,511,658
April ...............................222,464,101
May ...............................236399,821
June ............................... 227,059,391
July ................................241,933,011
August .............................237,045,626
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. I27
September ........................ . .228,930,724 gallons.
October ............................ 252,656,482 "
November ..........................250,196,133 ''
December .................:....... .254469,396
Total ...........................2,809,418,990 gallons.
Expenses.
The following is a statement of the various sub-divisions
of the department:
Salaries account ............................ .$18,046 92
Weekly pay roll ............................. 2,749 39
Running account ............................ 10,180 85
Repairs account ............................. 2,127 50
Incidental account ........................... 721 75
Improvement account ........................ 1,568 93
Extension account ........................... 6,068 02
Old Water Works and fountain account ........ 471 70
Air lift account .............................. 5,095 56
Total expenditures ......................... $47,030 62
Appropriation ............................. 57,095 56
Balance .................................. .$10,064 94
Mlacellan eouM.
Statement showing the miscellaneous work done by the
employes of the department during the past year:
Water shut off for city taxes ...................... 36
Special inspections for the City Treasurer .......... 113
Leaks reported by health inspectors ................4,043
Water rent due and notices served .................. 533
Water shut off on account of leaks .................. 126
Water turned on ................................. 29
Special inspections ................................4,024
128 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Repairs to mains ................................. 16
Gate valves packed and repaired .................... 484
Repairs to cess-pools ........:..................... 320
Repairs to meters .........:....................... 5
Fire hydrants packed and repaired ................. 718
Fire hydrants moved .............................. 20
New fire hydrants ................................ 22
New taps ........................................ 246
New mains (feet) ................................ 13,356
Xe\v gate valves .................................. 15
Xe\v valve boxes put in ........................... 86
Extension of Main*.
The following is a statement of new mains laid during the
past year:
On Moore's avenue, from Waters road to
Cathedral Cemetery ................... i ,296 6 inch.
In Cathedral Cemetery .................. 1,080 4 "
On Moore's avenue ...................... 2,292 4 "
On Louisville road ...................... 1464 6 "
On Magazine avenue .................... 480 4 "
On Thirty-seven from Montgomery to Florence ................................. 1404 6 "
On Forty-first frcm Whitaker to Montgomery .................................. 936 6 "
On Forty-first from Burroughs to Florence. 684 6 "
On Florence from Fortieth to Forty-second 552 6 "
On Harden from Thirty-sixth to Thirtyninth ................................ 924 6 "
On Thirty-sixth from Harden to Florence . 300 6 "
On Thirtv-sixth from Habersham to Price. 288 6 "
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 129
On Gwinnett street subway .............. 1,296 4 inch.
On Habersham south of Fortieth street.... 360 6 "
Total ...............................13,356 feet.
And a grand total of sixty-five miles and 1,957 feet.
There was also laid in Laurel Grove Cemetery 805 feet
Ij4-inch pipe, and in Cathedral Cemetery 1,375 feet l-inch
and 220 feet 1%-inch pipe.
New Gate Valves.
New gate valves were placed at the follo\ving locations:
One 6-inch at Wheaton and Moore avenue.
One 6-inch at Louisville road and ScFnvarz avenue.
One 6-inch at Montgomery and Thirty-seventh streets.
One 6-inch at Florence and Thirty-seventh streets.
One 6-inch at Whitaker and Forty-first streets.
One 6-inch at Montgomery and Forty-first streets.
One 6-inch at Florence and Forty-first streets.
One 6-inch at Harden and Thirty-ninth streets.
One 6-inch at Florence and Thirty-sixth streets.
One 6-inch at Habersham and Thirty-sixth streets.
One 4-iqch on Moore avenue, south of Wheaton street.
One 4-inch at Cathedral Cemetery and Moore avenue.
One 4-inch at Louisville road and Magazine avenue.
Two 4-inch at Gwinnett and East Broad streets.
Making a total of fifteen new gate valves and a grand total to date of 397.
Fire Hydrants.
The fire hydrants have beenv regularly inspected, packed
and oiled, and are in good condition.
The following is a list of new hydrants placed during the
past year:
130 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Three on Moore avenue.
One on Louisville road, near Magazine avenue.
One on Louisville road at Eagle Manufacturing Co.
One on Magazine avenue, south of Louisville road.
One on Barnard and Forty-first streets.
One on Jefferson and Forty-first streets.
One on Cuyler and Forty-first streets.
One on Florence and Forty-first streets.
One on Florence and Forty-second streets.
One on West Broad and Thirty-seventh streets.
One on Burroughs and Thirty-seventh streets.
One on Cuyler and Thirty-seventh streets.
One on Harden and Thirty-eighth streets.
One on Harden and Thirty-seventh streets.
One on Harden and Thirty-sixth streets.
One on Price and Thirty-sixth streets.
One on Habersham and Fortieth streets.
Three in Eaele Manufacturing Co.'s yard.
Making a total of twenty-two new hydrants and a grand
total to date of 645.
Mew Meters.
New meters were put in at the following locations:
One 2-inch at Savannah Cotton Exchange.
One ->6-5nch a* Luke Carson's, north side Broughton.
One j^-inch at R. Butner & Co., Houston and Brvan.
One 154-inch at G. I. Taggart & Co.
One 2-inch at John Rourke & Sons.
One 3-inch at Germania Bank.
One 2-inch at Savannah Morning News.
One 6-inch at M. & M. T. Co.
One 2^-inch at Big Springs Distilling Co.
One j^-inch at Savannah Consolidated Bottling Co.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
One 2-inch at Meyer & Richardson.
One Ij4-inch at George Wagner's Son.
One 5^-inch at Eagle Manufacturing Co.
One f4-inch at D. R. Thomas & Son.
One 3-inch at Atlantic Compress Co.
Making a total to date of sixty-two meters.
Drinking Fountains.
Drinking fountains were placed at the following locations:
One in Chippewa square, one in Emmett Park and one in
Wells Park. Making a total to date of fourteen. Of this
number ten are for domestic animals, and in addition to these
we have purchased ten to be placed in the public squares.
These will be placed as soon as the locations are decided
upon. I would recommend that the number of those for the
use of domestic animals be increased, for they have become
a necessary adjunct to the public service. The advantage of
this style of fountain over the larger ones is they work automatically and there is no waste of water, the quantity of
water in the bowl is so small that by exhausting a small quantity cool water flows in. With the large fountain at Whitaker
and Bay, it is necessary during the summer months to keep
a constant overflow or the water would become too warm to
drink.
Engines and Machinery.
The pumps and compressors have been working satisfactorily, and during the past year have been operated alternately. The machinery is in good condition. The bushings
in Engine No. 411 have been replaced with the Chase Patent
Adjustable Bushing. This is a great improvement on the
old style of solid bushings as they can be readily adjusted
and maintained in that condition, keeping the plunger in per-
132 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
feet alignment thereby reducing the friction on the plunger
and stuffing box to a minimum.
Building and Grounds.
The roofs of engine and boiler rooms have been repaired
and painted inside and out.
The improvement of the ground is being carried steadily
on. \Ve have planted this year 150 new roses and a number
of other ornamental plants. The home made fountain which
has done duty for the past twelve years has been replaced by
a beautiful one.
Boilers.
The boilers are in first-class condition, free from scale, corrosion or pitting. Some time during the coming year it will
be necessary to reline furnaces with fire brick. The grate
bars should be removed as they have been in service over
twelve years and are about worn out. When this work is
done the furnaces will be practically as good as new.
Comparative statement of receipts and expenditures for
the past ten years.
Receipts
1895 ......... $ 75,388 37
1806 ......... 79,953 27
1897 ......... 79,562 61
1898 ......... 83,392 45
1899 ......... 84,700 68
1900 ......... 90,497 60
1901 ......... 93,626 14
1902 ......... 96,768 18
1903 ......... 98,862 02
1904 ......... 104,102 oo
Expenditures
$ 57,163 81
65,317 36
48,280 39
52,906 63
3i,3i3 35
33482 13
30,841 93
61,677 30
62,849 91
47,030 62
Surplus
$ 18,224 56
14,635 91
31,282 22
30485 82
53,387 33
57,015 47
63,784 21
35,090 88
36,012 ii
38
$886,853 32 $490,863 43 $395,989 89
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 133
The installation of air lifts, extra labor, coal and other supplies necessary to operate compressors, accounts for the increased expenditures for the years 1902/1903 and 1904.
\
Recommendations.
I would recommend that the lo-inch main on Anderson
street be extended to Waters road, and connected with the
Paulsen and Ott streets mains. This would improve the
system in that locality for fire and domestic service very
much, as there is nothing larger than a 6-inch main to feed
that large area.
I would further recommend that all of the old 4-inch mains
be gradually cut out, and 6-inch or 8-inch mains be substituted. There are about 34,000 feet of these old 4-inch mains
that have been laid since 1853, and they are so badly corroded that they are not as good as a clean 2-inch pipe.
The cutting out of these old mains and substituting larger
ones would greatly improve the domestic and fire service,
and with the present pressure, there would not be any more
complaints of deficient supply on upper floors.
Old Water Works.
The machinery has been operated periodically; all of the
working parts that are accessible have been thoroughly cleaned and greased. The boilers are in bad condition, and I
consider it would be time and money thrown away to do any
more repairs on them. In the first place all the tubes would
have to be removed, and the shells are so badly corroded
and pitted that it would only be a question of a very short
time before they would give out, and the expense of re-tubeing would be thrown away. As this plant is used as an auxiliary plant, one boiler would do for the present.
134 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
I would recommend that an appropriation be made sufficient to overhaul the small pump and purchase one iso-H.
P. boiler.
In conclusion, I wish to thank your honor, the Chairman
of Water Committee, the Board of Aldermen and the employes of the Health, Police and Water Department, for their
hearty co-operation in the successful management of the
Water Works during the past year.
Very respectfully,
I. U. KINSEY,
Superintendent.
DEPARTMENT OP PUBLIC WORKS.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS:
GEO M. GADSDEN.
CLERK:
J. C. BERNHARDT.
ASSISTANT CLERK :
T. H. JORDAN.
*\
SUPERINTENDENT MAINTENANCE STREETS AND LANES:
F. M. CORN WELL.
SUPERINTENDENT CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND LANES :
G. W. ALLEN.
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCAVENGER DEPARTMENT:
J. J. GARRITY.
FOREMAN CITY STABLES:
C. J. MELVIN.
FOREMAN O. E. M. DEPARTMENT:
B. O. ROGERS.
FOREMAN DRY CULTURE, EAST :
JOSEPH SCHATZ.
FOREMAN DRY CULTURE, WEST:
W. P. CARMICHAEL.
INSPECTORS:
JOHN BRESNAN. T. E. PENTON.
INSPECTOR OF FLUSH TANKS:
: W. B. FENNEL.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND IMPROVEMENTS Or THE CITY
Or SAVANNAH.
for the Vear Ending December 31 st, 19O4.
Savannah, Ga. 7 January- ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Sir:I have the honor to herewith submit the annual report of the Department of Public Works and Improvements
for the year 1904.
You will find in this report the amount, of work accomplished by this department during the past year, with detailed statements of all expenditures.
The statement below gives a list of all the departments
under the direction of this office, with a comparison of the
amount appropriated and expended by each.
DEPARTMENT. " DifferencePaving Streets. ..........................
Drv Culture..............................
O/E. M. Department.................
Storm Sewers...........................
Maintenance House Drainage.....
Grading New Streets..................
City Lighting...........................
Maintenance Asphalt Streets......
Gwinnett Street Tunnel.............
Emmett Park...........................
New City Hall...........................
Total ....................................
10,000 00
7,500 oo
1,350 oo
2 5OO CO
38,500 co
13.500 oo
13,500 oo
$221,850 oo
$ 57,94 54
46,143 69
97,003 23
18 4^<; Q*
Q 7-1 C CQ
6.686 30
1.337 17
3,528 oo
2.819 91
1.958 91
36,929 57
13,391 43
297 60
7,877 73
i,i9 43
52 oo
$309,145 26
$ 95 46
5,148 69
72,003 23
264 41
813 70
12 83
5989
528 oo
2,010 88
3'9 9i
41 c 9
1,570 43
108 57
5,622 27
DITISIOM OF EXPENSES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORMS, JANUARY 1st, to DECEMBER ftlat, 19O4.
DIVISION OF EXPENSES.
Repairs and improvements to pebllc bmidings..
Shell ........... ......................................
ttmaUng..... .......................... ................
M
dim, paint. patty, etc ................ .............
I nsnrance... ................................ ..........
Harness, and repairs to same. ................ .......
Illuminating Oil.......... ..................... .....
Lubricating Oil.................. ......--.
Stationery, postage, etc.. ................. .........-
Freight, Express Charges, Transfer, Car Serrice. ..
xand.. ...... .......................... ...............
Plumbing work.................. .....................
}gal document*.... ........ ................ ...
Artificial stone sidewalks...... .....................
Catch basin, manhole and lampbole covers. ........ Handling garbage . ........... .... .....
Iron pipe...... ................. .......... ...........
Chancing: water mains................ ................
Time of bands................... ....................
Amount
18879
4,436(10
18997
12,210 23
MS 12
101 00
1,-jag 11
43,060 1*
2.401 84
12 S3
654 34
19000
75907
24000
M.9295T
3.M
3S30I
6,370 25
5,733 50
*998
,07881
5,245. *
741 49
12090
774S
n *s
1091
4K92
274 40
11,545 W
40290
1,713 50
25,88914
8*143
1,647 06
42089
11500
S,*81 6
22819
8t57
12,02000
49268
156X1
108^28 M
1 308,145 M
Street*
and Lanes
18879
87 CO
4,381 15
20256
3800
I.8H9I
1.28063
47750
17940
WO 00
3Z85*
7532
16751
14229
1*285
44807
22S70
17731
18500
Sll 71
4130
14 4
214 00
18S15
57 00
28 50
591 1
28371
6720
774
10900
24 62
20200
41JB098
1 57,904 S4
Cltv
House Drainage
48
8300
TS30
200
821 70
t 98912
Malnt'e
House Drainage
28*
3 2S
2,813 M
t 2,819 9
Storm
Sewers
t
2242
94 tM
225 80
1,9405
8b
9706
1325
12750
1,252 06
1 MIS 00
Scavenger
f
032
7,0090
too
3M36
17095
3095
39678
19550
99 15
11899
11550
4*o Al
2 80
22292
78500
187
2*495
12,02000
23,40(6(1
t 46,14869
Dry Culture New City
Vxcbange
^'.'.".'.'.'.'.'.\'.'-'.'.. I... ''.'-'.'.'.'- .......
10 50
829(0
JS244
1068
275
105 78
21 00
S2S
350
ISO
25
45
121
1 25
8,87*93
t 9,73579

5200
t 5200
O. K. M.
Dep't
$
1988S
14 2
5,37025
1075
27 50
100
LOW 30
t 8,88W
Harbor k
Wharves
19000
24000
2262
525
930
87000
t 1,817 17
Public
Buildings
$
171160
785 57
665
28834
6B40
354 7B
40648
8I>
40290
"1 3?
2(721
21403
1 2,94011
City
Lighting
j,285r
1 H,927
Paving
Streets
^
4,41500
5500
648
40,93262
fiOBOl
25350
129 5S
20946
1,754 74
27858
6,04329
71248
2315
(2 15
7 50
20,976 20
778
1,48260
8820
479 21
1T.7W78
t 97,00323
Sidewalks
2,114 22
1920
88088
1,0107
762 71
841 82
200
14 00
11 24
15 OB
6.34705
4,10t 14
S 18,4*593
Opening
New
Streets
t... ........
............
297 60
1 29760
Gwlnnett
Street
Tunnel
............
1.7K08
7124
1400
4 18
81 45
243 20
1900
0008
61070
8650
51 OU
2314 58
8200
2700
49268
15841
1,604 61
7,8r77t
Malnten'e
Asphalt
Streets
t.. .........
37494
40400
11.48864
96900
isi 85
t 1M*143
Grading
New
Street*
........................
Kmmett
1'ark
a
11 82
1 21
8891
27 46
140
82808
t 1,998 91
7 50
61(80
652*
.. ......y
14025
82 Bo
* 1.109 43
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 137
The excess in paving streets is only apparent, as with the
amount paid by the property owners, railroads, and the
amount of material on hand there will be a balance to its
credit.
Streets.and Lanes Department.
The additions to the paved streets of the city during the
past year amounted to 16,372.5 lineal feet or 3.1 miles.
The city now has one hundred miles of streets, and twenty
miles of lanes, of which 36.91 miles are paved. The increase in the superficial area of, such paved thoroughfares in
1904 was 59,269.95 square yards, making a total at present
of 777,072.40 square yards, divided as follows:
Street. Material. Sq. Yds. Surface.
JDruugnnjii .......... . .^ i3jjiio.il . . .
Brvan ................ " ...
Bull .................. " ...
Congress ............. "
Drayton ...............
Harris ................ " ...
Liberty ............... " ...
Oglethorpe Avenue .... "
President .............
St. Julian ............. " ...
York ................. "
Abercorn ......... .Vitrified Brick .
Bay. front Exchange. "
Barnard ...........
Congress lane ...... "
Gwinnett ...........
Habersham ......... "
Park Avenue ....... "
President ..........
619
...32,831
6,539
. . .22,522
... 1,675
...3043
25,933
... 780
... 1,088
..., 447 140,814
...29,352.70
... 698
... 3,005
... 2,086
...11,490
i9,956-48
...14,208
3,961
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Street Material. Sq. Yds. Surface.
Wheaton ...........Vitrified Brick.... 7,256
Jefferson ........... " .... 17,228
Thirty-eighth, east... " .... 3,875
Montgomery ....... " .... 405
Forty-second, west.. " .... 1,165.4
West Broad ........ " ....34,690.11
Jones, west......... " .... 255.4
Berrien ............ " .... 2,351.1
Tattnall ........... " .... 1,321.6
Stewart ............ " .... 4,663.9
Price .............. " ....13,142.5
Henry ............. " .... 12,917.16
Perry lane ......... " .... 749.3
Broughton lane ..... " .... 1,917.3
East Broad ........ " .... 10408.3
Macon ............. " .... 211
Thirty-sixth, east.... " .... 6,456
Roberts ........... " .... 689.7
Whitaker .......... " .... 4,213.8
Thirty-first ......... " .... 9,060
Drayton ........... " .... 1,033.2
State .............. " .... 2,862.35
HaU ............... " .... 4,960.6
Wayne ............ " .... 595.7230,921.70
Louisville road .........Chert....... 4,377
Bay ................... " ....... 9,255
President .............. " ....... 1,280
Bay ...................Cobble......34,344
Factor's Walk ......... " ...... 8,800
Lanes ................ " ......11,786.1
Pine ................. " ...... 1,800
New ................. " ...... 1,378
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 139
Street. Material. Sq. Yds. Surface.
River ................. Cobble...... 17,214.9
Streets and slips
north Bay........... " ...... 9,000
Randolph ............. " ...... 8,500
Reynolds ............. " ...... 3,500
Barnard .............. " ...... 4,420
East Broad ........... " ...... 15,800
West Broad ........... " ......24,374.9
Whitaker ............. " ...... 20,786.2
Orange ............... " ...... 660
Williamson ............ " ...... 2,252
Zubly .....~........... " ...... 1,646
Reynolds .............. " ...... 720 166,982.1
Barnard ........... Granite Blocks... 1,049 f
Bay ............... " ... 1,707
Bryan ............. " ... 7,362
East Broad ........ " ... 9,190
Farm ............. " ... 4,422
Jefferson .......... " ...21,913
Indian ............. " ... 7,572
Railroad ........... " ... 6,097
Wadley ............ " ... 4,309
Wheaton .......... " ... 5,000,
Water ............. " ... 2,297
Farm ............. " ... 5,681.2
River ............;. " ...4,618.181,217.3
Bolton ................Shell....... .11,700
Barnard ............... " ....... 6,500
Jones ..............:... " .......15400
Gaston ................ " .......10,300
Hall .................. " ........ 7.339-4
Henry ................. " .......21,000
I 4o MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. s
Street. Material. Sq. Yds. Surface.
Ogeechee road ......... Shell....... 16,000 88,239.4
Gwinett ..............Gravel....... 5,666
Liberty lane ........... " ....... 332
Bull .................. " .......32,550
New ................. " ....... 4,500
Harris ............... " ....... 1,937
St. Julian, east......... " ....... 5,244.9 50429.9
Recapitulation.
Square Yards.
Asphalt ......................................140,814
Vitrified Brick ............................... 230,921.70
Chert ........................................ 14,912
Cobble ...................................... 166,982.1
Granite Blocks ............................... 81,217.3
Shell ........................................ 88,239.4
Gravel ...................................... 50429.9
Total ......................................773,516.40
The expenditures in the Streets and Lanes for the year
1904 were as follows:
Cleaning streets, asphalt ......................^ 6,250 oo
Cleaning streets, other than asphalt ............ 6,765 88
Cleaning catch basins ........................ 4412 95
Cleaning crossings ........................... i ,872 75
Grading and filling .......................... 4,680 09
Laying and repairing crossings ................ 1,123 7^
Maintenance shell streets ..................... 3,057 25
Repairing and cleaning sewers ................ 957 90
Lepairing streets other than asphalt and shell... 4,879 26
Paving streets ............................... 1462 90
Inspecting sewers ........................1.... 259 50
Cutting and hauling weeds..................... 1,547 42
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 141
Sprinkling streets ............................ 879 05
paying and relaying sidewalks and curbing and
repairs to same ............................. 1,544 71
Building retaining wall, repairs to bridges ....... 283 50
Work and material other than above and balance
;n hands ($95.46) .......................... 17,927 54
Total .................................... .$58,000 co
Cleaning the Streets
The cost of cleaning improved streets was as follows:
$13,015.88.
Material. Sq. Yards.
Asphalt ...........140,814
Cobble and granite.248,199.4
Shell ............. 88,239.4
Chert and gravel... 65,341.9
Brick .............230,921.70
Repairs to Paved Streets.
The cost to paved streets was as follows: $7,936.51.
Cost.
$6,250 oo
2,400 oo
500 oo
300 oo
3-S65 88
Av, Cost
per sq. yd.
.0443
.0096
.0056
.0045
0154
Material. Sq. Yards.
Asphalt .......... 140,814,
Cobble ........... 166,982.1
Granite blocks..... 81,217.3
Brick ............ 230,921.70
Shell ............. 88,239.4
Cost Repairs.
$7,040 70
2,132 28
366 26
977 12
3-057 25
1403 60
Av. Cost
persq. yrd.
05
.OI2 .
.0045
.0042
034
Gravel and chert... 65,341.9 .O2I
There were 50,000 bushels shell used during the year, costing $1,750.00. The repairs, as will be seen from the above
table, cost three and four-tenth cents per square yard. This
does not include sprinkling shell streets..
142 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
The cost of repairs to asphalt streets during the year was
5 cents per square yard. Total amount expended on asphalt
pavements this year, $11,490.13 of this amount $4449.43,
balance on 1903 account.
Most of the repairs for vitrified brick pavement was caused by excavating by plumbers, gas company, railroads and
telephone companies.
The total number of catch basins cleaned was 6,525 at a
cost of $4412.95; 6,525 loads of waste matter, measuring
4,530 cubic yards, were removed from them.
There were 39 new catch basins put in during the year,
making a total at the close of the year 1904 of 1,142.
Scavenger Department.
Below you will find a tabulated statement of the work done
bv this 'department. \
1904
March ...........................
April..............................
Vav
Julv ..............................
October........ ..................
Total..........................
Z*
H**
"= i. E
e v ~ B&S sis 31
1879 1,849 2.114
1,947
2.013
2.084
2,130
2,156
2,059
2,128
2,037
2,054
:li
Jj^O
S'H o K "
11! O J CO
<-3'J)(J
6o7
553
620
585
618
593
586
491
452
528
53
1,171
24.450 7,334
>,

n
flf
1&s
3a
43
142
164
152
158
152
52
"54
149
53
149
"52
of GarCsNo. bage Hauled by R.Poor Farm. R. to
98
IOO
119
104
116
124
166
169
161
168
'58
161
1,820' 1,644
DEAD STOCK
REMOVED.
jg
1
6
ii
5
3
5
4
3
4
2
6
8
7
64
K
22
14
15
12
1813
IO14
9 20
23
10
180
lli
. 5
9
10
10
13
12
4
5
3
9
97
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2
3
3
3
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2
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16
21
30
55
101
106
76
25
%
|4
750
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 143
Dry Culture.
The city's health necessitates this department doing
thorough work and is a very important one in the city government, as, although not brought prominently before the
public, the health of the city depends largely upon it.
The cost of keeping the ditches clear of weeds, etc., and
the salary of the clerk to the Director of Public Works
amount to $9,735.59.
Below you will find a tabulated statement of the work of
this department.
1904.
MONTHS.
/
January............................
February..........................
T^ofpVi
April .................... ...........
A/Tsi v
June.................................
July...............................
August. ............................
September............... ........
October............ ..... ........
November........................
December ........ ...............
Total........... ...... '. ........
+
flj c/i *C fe^ g
. o
Sag
34,750 32,500 60,290 67,850 80,210 70,629 58,000 65,050 47,900 67,690 74,235 99,768
759-872
+* *3 &JS, v
S3
o 5JS 5500
3,550
3,250
7,600
6,900
4,800
I2.SSO * \J\J
IO.OOO
9,000
5,790
5
1 on
1, 80O
4,850
75,380
HI 3
-w g
Hi
7,100
160
'50
2,150
1,520
7,640
1,820
1,650
22,190
V.
11
&
410
421
TT/
47 ~/ o-j
526
535
525^
\J tj
SH^
489^
T^TJ/*
484.^
O / y*T /z
In addition to above there was laid 397^ feet of lo-inch
sewer pipe, thirty feet of 15-inch sewer pipe, and thirty feet
of 24-inch sewer pipe. Also cutting weeds, repairing and
building bridges and retaining walls.
O. E. N. DEPARTMENT.
Below yon will find a tabulated statement, showing the work done in this department for the year.
The total amount expended during the year was $6,686.30.
MONTHS
December 190}...,. ...........
May................................
June................................
July................................
August. ...........................
September .......................
October...........................
Totals...........................
Vaults
Cleaned
"25
38
'35
176
53
"4
'37
107
146
148
HO
116
'605
4J
a
If,
$ 32 50
345
337 5
440 oo
382 5
285 oo
342 50
267 50
365 oo
37 oo
275 oo
290 oo
|4,oi2 50
1
ojE
1
2
1
2
11
5
4
3
9
9
4
7 11
68
j
jAmount
r
t 4 o
2 OO
4 oo
22 00
10 00
8 oo
6 oc
18 oo
18 oo
8 oo
14 oo
22 00
|I36 00
(ft
u 'c
Q
C l
V 2
Ci
C i
5
4-
!<
f 2 JO
4 oo
i 50
2 SO
$11 50
Surface Vaults Cleaned
14
>5
i
30
1<
$3 1 5"
33 75 2 25
#7 5
| Tubs
jCleaned
:
2
Amount
50
.50
$1 OO
Lesso
Vaults
Cleaned Filled &
9
5 15
8
10
33 46
54
34 24
6
"3
257
vercha
Amount
-
$ 40 50
22 50
67 5
36 oo
45 oo
148 50
207 oo
243
"53 oo
108 oo
27 oo
5850
|M5<550
rge.........
TOTALS
$ 357
369 5->
411 50
498 50
438 oo
44' 5
559 5
528 5
536 o
520 oo
352 25
372 75
fc,385 oo
4 75
*5,37o 25
ANNUAL REPORT. MAYOR'S
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 45
Paving Street*.
There were 58,273.15 square yards vitrified brick laid during the year, costing the city $32,631.66.
Also 10,299.3 square yards granite blocks costing the city
$5,743.14.
The appropriation for the department was $25,000.00; the
expenditures was as follows:
Total expenditures .............. $97,003 23
City's proportion ................. .$34,378 80
Property owners .................. 45,782 02
Railroad proportion ................12,273 53 9643 35
Balance ...................................$ 572 88
The balance of $572.88 is accounted for with the amount
material on hand, machinery and tools, repairs, etc.
Below you will find a statement of the streets paved during this year, showing the cost, etc.
STREETS PAVED- 1904.
STREETS.
Park avenue, ......
Park avenue.......
Whitaker ...........
Abercorn. ....,.,..
Brough ton lane...
West Broad........
West Broad........
Thirty-sixth, E...
Thirty-first.........
Thirty-first.........
Drayton. ............
State.......... ........
State..................
Habersham.. .......
Hall. .............. ...
Total..............
*Bull .................
*Zubly... ......... I
'Williams........ \
Reynolds....... J
MATERIAL.
Vitrified Brick
Granite Block
Gravel.............
Cobble.............
Square
Yards
10,003,50
2,179.6
4,213.8
2,937-9
1,213.9
1,625.1
12,094.2
2,596.7
8,198.5
861.5
1,033-2
454-5
2,407.85
2,896.6
4,960.6
595-7
5,681.2
4,618.1
68,572.45
7,467
79,457-45
Total Cost
$ 14,033 88
3,334 44
6,174 45
4,583 80
1,810 32
2,362 16
17,965 91
3,iio 52
10,268 80
1,078 32
1,314 08
55i 61
3i358 20 3.714 76
6,107 17
771 20
9,779 96
6,109 77
$ 96,430 35
$ 2,46812
1,32521
$100,223 68
Railroad's
Proportion
$ 495 08
1,872 93
1,746 67
763 43 3,592 26
267 79
107 39
895 79 234 16
114 30
2,183 73
$12,273 53
Cost to
City
$ 5,586 12
1,404 oi
2,102 42
1,332 99
63' 47
842 74
7,388 77
1,692 15
4,076 86
359 44
664 90
183 87
",564 35 1,422 66
2,607 7
771 20
4,116 19
1,626 95
$38,374 80
$ 2 468 12
1,325 '21
$42,168 13
Cost to
Property
Owners
$ 7,952 68
i,93 43
2,199 10
1,504 "4
1,178 85
756 99
6,984 88
>,4i8 37
5,924 '5
718 88
649 1 8
367 74
1,686 46
',396 31
3,265 30
City paid
5,549 47
2,299 09
$45,782 02
Cost
Per Square
Yard
$1.40.2896
1.52.9480
1.46.5292
1.56.0230
1.49.1325
1.45,4162
1.48.5498
1.19.7874
1.25.2521
1.25.1677
1.27.1854
1.21.3663
1.39.4688
1.28.2455
1.23.1135
all cost
1.72.146
1.32.3
Length
Lin. Feet
2,585-2
561.8
1,278.2
53L25
606.3
246.9
2,092,6 -j
702.7
2,597-3
258.4
280.2
179.4
868.95
292.5
981.5
179.9
1,546.3
958.8
16,748.2
Cost
Per Front
Foot
1.97.9228
1.12.1326
1.78.016
0.96.9848
2.06.4339
1.47.5613
1.28.3340
1.39.0483
1.56.3537
1.02.3205
1.24.8680
1.62.1911
1.994569
2.09.7857
1.42.2827
2640
1056
20,444.2 ft or 3.87 BllK
*This paving was put down by Street and Lane force and not charged to Paving ^Streets Department.
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MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Repairs to Asphalt Pavement.
The maintenance contract of the city with the Southern
Asphalt Paving Company now embraces every asphalt street
in the city, amounting to 140,814 square yards, at 5 cents
per square yard.
During the year the repair force for this company was in
Savannah three times, the asphalt streets of the city have
been almost continually out of repair.
The condition our asphalt streets are now in and have been
in during the past several years, indicates clearly that no
city should lay on its streets as a pavement any material
that cannot be kept in repair by its own employes.
I wish to call your attention specially to the fact that the
contract between the city and the Southern Asphalt Paving Company for keeping in repair the city's asphalt streets
except Drayton street, expires next year and some provision
will have to be made for keeping the asphalt streets in condition.
City Lighting.
There are at present 515 arc lamps in the city, costing for
the year $36,929.57.
These lamps are of the old antiquated pattern, open arc
lamps, the first ever used in the United States. They are
continually going out and causing trouble and annoyance
to this department, besides with the present open arc lamps
it is impossible for the Electric Company to give us a continuous candle-power of 600 candles, called for by our contract.
The Savannah Electric Company has promised that these
old lamps will be replaced with modern enclosed arc lamps,
but as yet it has replaced none of them.
148 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Grading Hew Street*.
The total amount expended this year for grading new
streets was $1,958.91.
PBbllc Building*.
The expenditures in this department was for moving office
furniture from City Exchange to Police Barracks, fitting up
offices, fuel,-insurance, etc., amounting to $2,940.11.
Harbor and Wharves.
Only such minor repairs as have been necessary to keep
the wharves in good condition have been done this year.
These, with the expenses of the Harbor Master's office,
necessitated the expenditure of $1,337.17.
Sidewalks Department.
During the year 1904, there were 1,103 repairs made including crossings and portions of paved streets, at a cost of
$3,823.91.
The amount granite curbing laid during the year was
35,249.7 feet, or 6.67 miles.
The total area of sidewalks laid during the year was
135,730.25 square feet, of which 95,430.25 feet was artificial
stone, laid under the direction of this department, and 40,300
square feet of brick was laid by the city.
The total expenditures for sidewalks during the year was
$18,435.93, and the bills to be credited to this department
amount to $17,809.36.
Maintenance House Drainage.
We are glad to report that there were only a few minor
breaks to house drainage system this year.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 149
The cost of maintaining the department during the year
amounted to $2,819.91.
Storiu Sewer*.
There were eighty-nine sewer breaks during the year at a
cost of $661.30. There were thirty connections made to
storm water sewers during the year.
The amount expended in this department during the year
was $3,528.00. Below you will find a tabulated statement
showing the new additions to the storm water sewers.
LOCATION
Whitaker street, Thirty-sixth to Fortieth............
Whitaker street, Thirty-first to Anderson ............
Montgomery street, Park avenue to Duffy street...
Thirty-second street, Montgomery to West BroadWest Broad street, Gwinnett to Waldburg...........
Total......................................................
SIZE
12 inch
12 inch
12 inch
12 inoh
FEET
1,3*5
322
320
335
300
4.7Q5
Bouse Drainage Department.
The amount expended in this department during the year
was for the extension of several small pipe lines at a cost of
$989.12.
150 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Statement Snowing Entire Length or City House
Drainage Sewer Built by Contract and
by City to January 1st, 19O5.
SIZE OF SEWER
6-in
8
10
12
15
16
18
24
30
33 36
42
1
ch K
Br
"otal
pe Se
ck
Feet
Contract
12,520.5
70,597-3
I.673-3
947-5
205.0
2,582.0
866.7
1,308-5
75-7
2,179.8
93,586.3
Feet
City
2,775-4
137,524.7
7,985-3
6,052.2
2,539-0
6,961.7
2,071-5
4,881.5
2,814.4
173.605.7
Total
Feet
15,295.9
208,122.0
9.658.6
6,052.2
3,486.5
205.0
9543-7
2,938.2
6,190.0
705.7
2,179.8
2,814.4
267,192.0
Number of sewer connections made to New System, 1900............... 276
Number of sewer connections made to New System, 1901...............1,530
Number of sewer connections made to New System, 1902...............1,514
Number of sewer connections made to New System, (903............... 443
Number of sewer connections made to New System, 1904............... 328
Total................................................................................4,091
Emmet Park.
By resolution of Council Emmet Park has been laid out
and driveways established in accordance with the ruling of
the courts at a cost of $1,109.43.
Ctwlnuett Street Subway.
The work on the subway was begun by the contractors
on September 6th, 1904. So far they have completed about
one-third of the work.
The city has expended for sewers, removing trees and relaying water mains, etc., since the work commenced,
$7,877-73-
Very respectfully,
GEO. M. GADSDEN,
Director of Public Works.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 151
REPORT OP THE COMMITTEE ON OPENING
STREETS.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Dear Sir:The accompanying tables show the transactions for opening streets during the year 1904:
Property acquired and titles completed during the year
1904:
Sq. Feet.
Wheaton lane .................................. 9,400
Rockefeller Street .............................. .15,000
Rockefeller lane ................................ 6,600
Joe Street ..................................... 16,500
Joe Lane ...................................... 3,300
Thirty-seventh Street ........................... 130,316
Henry Street ................................... 293
Anderson Street ................................ 581
Thirty-first Street ............................... 17,672
Thirty-second Street ............................ 29,010
Thirty-third Street .............................. 28,248
Thirty-fourth Street ............................. 27,366
Thirty-fifth Street ............................... 26,484
Thirty-sixth Street .............................. 39,022
Thirty-ninth Street ............................. 27
Estill Avenue .................................. 25460
Forty-eighth Street ............................. 8,050
Waters Avenue ................................ 3,896
Ott Street ...................................... 18,865
Harmon Street ................................. 2,850
Paulsen Street .................................. 29,076
152 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Sq. Feet.
Atlantic Street .................................. 26,118
Reynolds Street ................................ 2,224
Drayton Street ................................. 194
De Soto Avenue ............................... 171
Barnard Street .................................. 7,200
Jefferson Street ................................ 3,600
Montgomery Street ............................. 3,600
Guerrard Street ................................ i ,095
Burroughs Street ............................... 4,200
Florence Street ................................. 9,116
Dooley Avenue ................................. 27,040
Total ........................................522,574
1 he following land has been sold during the year 1904:
Sq. Feet.
Lot Xo. no (portion), Brownsville Ward........... 1,555
Lot Xo. 25, Thomas Ward ...................... 6,720
Lot Xo. 45 (portion), Springfield ................ 87,120
Portion Wright Street, Trustees' Garden ......... 4,584
Lots 2. 3, 4, 5, Water Works Tract............... 938,718
Total .......................................1,038,697
Parts of lots purchased during the year 1904, but not needed by the city for opening streets:
?q. Feet.
Lot P, Owens Ward ............................. i ,842
Lot Q, Owens Ward ........... ................ .1,819
Lot Xo. 13, King sub. Xorwood Ward ............. T 26
Lot Xo. 15, King sub. Xorwood Ward ............. 324
Let Xo. 44, King sub. Xorwood Ward ............. 397
Lot Xo. 182, Hull sub. Colding Ward ............. 445
Lot No. 183, Hull sub. Colding Ward .............. 455
Lot Nc. 184, Hull sub. Colding Ward .............. 462
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 153
Sq. Feet.
Lot No. 185, Hull sub. Colding Ward .............. 472
Lot No. 186, Hull sub. Colding Ward .............. 39
Lot No. 188, Hull sub. Colding Ward .............. 260
Lot No. 94, Owens Ward ......................... i ,796
Total ..........................................8437
Recapitulation.
Sq. Feet.
Property acquired and titles completed .......... 522,574
Parts of lots purchased but not needed for streets. 8,437
Property sold during the year 1904 .............. 1,038,697
Grand total ................................. 1,569,608
In acquiring land for streets, small portions of lots not
needed by the city can be sold to give street fronts to adjoining property.
LOT
Str
Pa
St
ip...... 18
...... 17
,..,,,H2
...... 62
...... 65
...... 67
...... 68
...... 44
rt ...... 21
...... 22
...... 2J
...... 24
...... 22
...... 24
...... 2J
...... 25
...... 26
...... 27
......182
......I83
......184
......I85
......186
..... 188
p i to 4
...... i
i and a
Tand J
...... 4>
...... 42
...... 77
...... 13
...... 15
...... 44
SUCTION
..................
A....,.,,,....
Hulls........
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19..............
17........ ......
8..............
8..............
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Bro
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Cole
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iere......
ng......
.......... i
ii
Solomons...
Southville .. it
Mercer ......
Norwood ... it
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DIMENSIONS ARKA
8'.6xioo'
7'.35xioo'
12', 5x100' 34' 3x100'
3'. 18x100'
6'. 25x100'
f. 5x100' iS'xioo'
3o'x59'.6 av.
3o'x4i'.s av.
3o'x23'.4 av.
23'.6xi4'.3
3o'x44'.
av.
av.
av.
av.
25'xi7'.8
25'xi8'.2
25'xi8'.5
25'xi8'.9 2'xi9'.3
I3'X20'
2'.8x97'
iSo'xi'.S
av.
av.
av.
av.
.
. \
. J
8'.2x8i'.i
3'.6x9o'
4'.3X9'
860,0
735-0
',250,0
3,432.0
318.0
625.0
750.0
I,8oo,o
1,790,0
>,245.9
701,7
'695
244.0
,3392
795.0
1,883.4
2,427.6
2,971.8
445-5
455.5
4,622.2
472.2
38.6
26.0
1,7'S.o
1,241.0
324.0
720,0
669.0
1,250.0
1260
324.0
397-0
Total.........,.. 1 32,006.1
LOCATION AND REMARKS.
N. E. Harden and 4ist streets.
N. W. Florence and 4ist streets.
S. K. Bullock anil 37th streets.
S. E. Harden and 39th streets.
N. W. Florence and 3gth streets.
N. W. Harden and 39th streets.
N. E. Bullock and 39th streets.
N. E. Bullock and 4oth streets.
N. side 39th street, E. of Ogeechee road.
N. side 39! h street, E. of Ogeechee road.
N. side 39th street, E. of Ogeechee road.
Triangle, N. side 39th, Ogeechee road.
Triangle, S. side 39th, Ogeechee road.
Trapezoid, S. side 39th, Ogeechee road.
Trapezoid, S. side 39th, Ogeechee road.
Trapezoid, S. side 39th, Ogeechee road.
Trapezoid, S. side 39th, Ogeechee road.
Trapezoid, S. side 39th, Ogeechee road.
S. side 48th street, W. of Burroughs st.
S. side 48th street, W. of Burroughs st.
S. side 48th street, W. of Burroughs st.
S. side 48th street, W. of Burroughs st.
S. E. corner Burroughs and 48th streets.
N. W. Burroughs and 32nd streets.
Nicliols and Burroughs streets.
W. side Whitaker, bet. 4ist and 42nd sts
E. side Abercorn, bet. 4'st la and 42d st
E. side Abercorn, bet. 42nd & Estill ave.
Triangle, Herndon lane, near Price st.
S. E. corner Barnard and 43rd streets.
S. W. corner Barnard and 43rd streets.
S. W. corner Jefferson and 42nd streets.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 155
The following improved property, owned by the city, and
not being used for any purpose, may be sold:
ATION
REMARKS. II!
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156 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
The following unimproved property, owned by the city, is
being used:
Lor i SECTION WARD DIMENSI'NS AREA ' LOCATION AND
B, 2, 4, 6 8...... ......
24........... .... .........
South ville..
'orsyth....
oy. r i
90'. 0x96' av.
43'-3*>3 I '-
Total.......
8,544
5,673
14,217
KJS.MAK.KS.
N.E.Estillave.&Bnll
Barnard, nr Hlltllfftl It
The following improved and unimproved" property owned
by the city may be used in future:
DESCRIPTION. LOCATION.
5 acres on Hutchinson Island.......... Savannah (Back) River.
West part Wharf Lot 10, brick store..l Foot West Broad street.
An exchange was made between the Baptist Church Extension Society and the City of lots 98 and part of 97, Kaufman subdivision, Solomons Ward, for City Lot 95, Solomon Ward.
Condemnation proceedings have been instituted against
Dennis Dooley for a portion of Lot 93, Owens Ward (1269.6
sq. ft.), for the opening of Thirty-sixth Street.
Negotiations are now pending between the City and the
Charity Hospital for the purchase of a part of Lot 90, Owens
Ward, for the opening of Florence Street, and also J. H.
Heitmann for a portion of Lots 8, 10, 12, 14, Section 8,
Southville Ward, for the opening of Estill Avenue.
Respectfully submitted,
D. R. THOMAS,
Chairman Committee on Opening Streets.
I
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP THE CITY ENGINEER.
City Engineer's Office, January 2nd, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Sir:I have the honor to submit the following report of
the operations of the City Engineer's Department for the
year ending December 31 st, 1904.
Surveys of Lots (with plats) for Private Parties.
LOT No. SUBDIVISION. WARD.
Hebrew Cemetery Lot...,..,
73.................
Wharf 19............ .................
W Y* 7............... ourth Ty.
38.....................; Block 2.....
9.......................' Lester Sub.
7.......................\.................
8.......................................
Part of Garden lot 22 West..
Parts 34 and 35.
20 ...................
R.....................
4.....................
E Y3 2 and 3,....
45 ...................
196..................
E M 9
SE part 27.......
N E part 85 ......
f 31.................
55 ....................
12 .................
Parts 7 and 8..
4...................
Sec. 6.
Choctaw.
Lee.
TrusteesGarden
Reynolds.
Garden.
Estill.
Monterey.
Barry.
Jackson.
Troup.
Thomas.
Lee.
Waring.
Calhoun.
Washington.
Brown.
Gartland.
Decker.
Gallic.
Battery.
N. Oglethorpe.
......................................................I Owens.
Pt. A. S. Jones Tract S. of Jones Wd. I
Part Infirmary Tract........................! Thomas.
...................."..................................; Chatham.
......................................................! Waring.
Sub. 18 Springfield.........................."
......................................................^ Berrien.
...................................................... I Cummings.
......................................................i Lester.
......................................................i Lee.
Solomons.
22 ..................
Part 57 and 58.........
45 .....................'...................................................... Calhoun.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Survey of Lots (with plals) for Private Parties.Con.
LOT.
EX 13..............
E % i.. .............
Front lots i and 3
23 ................... ..
65 ................... ..
55 ............... ......
X........ ............. ..
46 ................... ..
f ait 28...... . ........
64 .....................
E&29 ------
6 . ....................
67 .....................
S Yt 20......... ......
W 45' of 37-....-.
23 .....................
7. 8, sand n ......
N part 7....... ......
46 .....................
64 .....................
Pt. Wharf Lot 19
53.....................
7 . . _ .. _ _ ,. ..
S E part 6..........
SUBDIVISION.
Wharf lots West of Barnard........ ......
Seiler Sub.... .............. .....................
King Sub... ...... ......... ...... ...... .........
.
Sub. No. 18 Springfield........ ............
Sub. 25 and 26 ................................
......................................................
WARD.
Wylly.
Kelley.
Lovell.
Southville.
Lovell.
Choctaw.
Elbert.
White.
N. Oglethorpe.
Garden.
Southville.
TrusteesGarden
Stiles.
Wylly.
Surveys.
Lots 129, 130, 131 Hull's sub. Colding Ward, for opening
Burroughs Street.
Lots 182 to 188 Hull's sub. Colding Ward, for opening
Forty-eighth Street.
Lots 13 and 15, King's sub. Norwood Ward, for opening
Barnard Street.
Powder Magazine Lot, Springfield, for City Marshal.
Lot No. 8, Millen Farm Lot, for opening Atlantic and intersecting streets.
Lot No. 5, Millen Farm Lot, for opening Paulsen and intersecting streets.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 159
Lots B 33 and 34, Gumming Ward, for opening Thirtyfirst Street.
Part 19, Columbia, for City Treasurer.
Lot 58, King's sub. Norwood Ward, for opening Montgomery Street.
Blocks A, B, P and Q, Southville Ward.
Lot 44, King's sub. Norwood Ward, for opening Jefferscn Street.
Lot No. 9, Berrien Ward, for City Attorney.
District bounded north by Brady, east by Bull, south by
Thirty-sixth, and west by Barnard, for proposed opening
Thirty-fifth .Street.
Lot No. 70, Owens Ward, for opening Burroughs Street.
Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, Springfield, for opening Charles Lane.
Cleary tract, for opening West Broad, Burroughs, Florence and intersecting streets.
Teynac Farm Lot No. i, for opening Thirty-seventh Street
and intersecting streets from A. C. L. Ry. to Waters Avenue.
Lots AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, GG and HH, Norwood
Ward, for opening Montgomery Street.
North line Wheaton Street and abutting property lines,
A. C. L. Ry. to Waters Avenue, encroachments.
Lots 85 to 95, Haywood Ward, encroachments.
Waters Avenue, Wheaton Street to Waldburg Lane, incroachments west side Waters Avenue.
Lots 8, 10, 12, 14, encroachments on Estill Avenue.
Lots 95 and 96, Solomons Ward, City Marshal.
Lots 7 and 8, Solomons Ward, encroachments.
Lots 37 to 54, Law Ward, for opening Thirty-fifth Street.
Lot 21, Southville Ward, City Attorney.
Part 90 and 91, Owens Ward, for Director of Public
Works.
160 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Lot No. 2, Water Works tract, for City Attorney.
Lot B, Law Ward, for Tax Assessor.
Lots in King's sub. Norwood Ward, for opening Barnard
Street from Forty-second to Forty-seventh Streets.
Lot 46, King's sub. Norwood Ward, for opening Montgomery Street.
Lots 115 and 116, Hull's sub. Colding Ward, for opening
West Broad Street.
Lots 37 to 46, and part of Hebrew Cemetery lot, Choctaw
Ward, to determine lines of Guerrard and Lumber Streets.
Part of Wright Street, sale to Savannah Gas Co.
Southeast corner Bryan and Fahm Streets, for court testimony.
Dooley Avenue, as purchased by city.
Strand between East Broad and Lincoln Streets, City
Attorney.
Gwinnett Street, Abercorn to Habersham Street, Court
Testimony.
Fig Island, to ascertain city's part of island.
Schley property, Bolton and A. C. L. Ry., for Gwinnett
Street subwav.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 161
Maps and Plats of Lot*.
LOT No.
"29. '3. 3'---
Portion 90........
15 and 13 ........
182-188. ...........
Milieu lot 8......
Milkn lots......
Powder Magazi ne with
Heb ew Congregation ......
Part n. ......... ..
58............ ........
A, B, P and Q...
44.. ................
B.... .................
Tevnac lot No. I
SECTION.
Hulls sub..,
Hulls sub...
Teynac 8.....
0
WARD.
Colding... ........
Plantation
Southville.......
Law...............
PURPOSE.
Opening Florence St.
Opening Barnard St.
Sale.
Opening Montgomery St.
Ooenincr rrth St.
Maps and Plats of Streets.
STREET.
Thirty-First......
Thirty-Sixth.....
West Broad......
Fifth...............
Waters Avenue.
State ...............
West Broad......
FROM
Habersham......
New.. .............
Bull ...............
East Broad......
To
West Broad .....
Bull ...............
West Bioad .....
Thirty-First.....
Thirty-First.....
PURPOSE.
Proposed paving.
Opening Fifth St.
Opening Waters Ave.
o
Maps and Plats, Miscellaneous.
Plans of the different stories of the Police Barracks.
Plan showing encroachment of Lot 10, Moore Tything,
Percival Ward.
Targets for Police pistol practice (6).
Center walk and grass plats of Park Extension.
162 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Plan of 33, 34 and B, Gumming Ward, for opening Thirtyfirst.
Plan of portion Dixon Street and center ditch, Springfield
Plantation, showing encroachment.
Plan for repairing asphalt on Liberty and East Broad
Streets.
Plan of U. S. Marine Hospital site.
Two (2) maps of Strand or Emmet Park, for proposed
roadway.
Plan of district bounded by Brady, Bull and Barnard
Streets, for opening Thirty-fifth Street.
Map of Cleary tract.
Map of Fig Island.
Plan Extending Charles Lane to Garden Street.
Map showing paved streets with material used (for the
Mayor.)
Tracings of Street*.
STREET.
Thirty- First. _...
Thirty-Seventh.
Waters A ve......
d
Z
i
2
FROM
Habersham
Habersham
Wheaton....
To
West Broad.......
Waters Road......
Waldbnrg Lane..
PURPOSE.
Paving.
Opening 37th St
Opening Waters Ave.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 163
Tracings of Lota.
1
i
i
7
3
2
2
3
3
3
5
2
4
4
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
LOT No.
IO..... ................ .............
( 14, 15, 16 and Hebrew
I Congregation Lot ............
129, 130, 131.....................
Pand Q.... .......................
15 and 1 3_....... .................
182 to 188....... ...................
Powder magazine.... ........ ..
25. .......................... .........
Millen Farm Lot 8...... ......
23......... ...........................
19......... ...........................
Hebrew Congregation Lot..
Part ii.... .........................
91 to 106.. .........................
95 to 58................. ............
58....................................
Q, 94.95
23......... ......................... ..
3......... ...........................
93...... ..............................
95...... ..............................
n
E
lX m ^
7 and 8...... .......................
38 and part 39...... ............
48 and part 46...... ............
9. ". "3. '5. 17---
94 and 93........ ..................
103, 104 and 105... ..............
SECTION
Hull's sub ............
Hull's sub.. ...... ......
Falligant sub. ........
Water Works Tract
Water Works Tract
WARD
Moore Ty., Percival.
Choctaw.
Colding.
Owens.
Norwood.
Colding.
Springfield PlaitBtlOI.
Johnson.
Brownsville.
Law.
Law.
Choctaw.
Springfield Plantation.
Solomons.
South ville.
Norwood.
Owens.
Southville.
Cummiug.
Owens.
1 Owens.
'Norwood.
Law.
i Franklin.
Norwood.
South ville.
'Cumining.
164 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Tracings, Miscellaneous.
i Plan of wharf Lot No. i and East half of 2, also strip
on West Broad Street.
i Tracing of West Savannah.
5 Plan of property west of Lot 31, Owens Ward, for opening Florence Street.
i Plan of sub. of Estill's land between Price and East
Broad Streets.
i Plan of the Strand or Emmet Park, copied from plan
in Court House.
3 Portion of Dixon Street and center ditch in Springfield
Plantation.
i Tracing of Kingville sub. in new city extension.
i Plan of corner of East Broad and Liberty Streets.
1 Plan of portion of King's subdivision.
2 Teynac's -Farm Lot No. 8.
i Plan of the Harmon place now belonging to R. E. Lester.
i Map of change of lines of Lumber Street.
I Plan of the Strand, or Emmet Park, showing proposed
roadway.
1 U. S. Marine Hospital site.
2 Subdivision of Cann and Reppard property, Reppard
Ward.
1 Extending Charles Lane.
2 Plan of the Cleary tract.
i Portion of Demere Ward, old and new subdivision,
i Plan of Gas House, tract by Shellman.
i Plan of Teynac Farm Lot 3, for opening streets.
15 Maps on file in City Engineer's Office.
6 Maps of the city extension.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 165
Estimates of Streets.
STRBET.
Thirty-First..........
West Broad...........
Thirty-Sixth. ....... .
Farm........ .... ........
State... ...... ...........
Drayton ...............
Whitaker ..............
West Broad... ....... .
State ....................
Hall...... ...............
Wayne......... .........
State ....................
Park Avenue.........
Abercorn ..............
Thirty-First..........
FROM
Bull...............
New
Bull...............
Bay ...............
Stone.... ...... ....
Bull ...............
Bull ...............
Jefferson.........
East Broad......
Whitaker ........
Lincoln... ........
To
West Broad .........
Thirty-First ........
West Broad ........
Thirty-First.........
East Broad...........
Oglethorpe Ave....
Liberty...............
Jefferson..............
Bull....................
Bull....................
Habersham.... _ ..
PURPOSE.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Belgian Block.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Granite Block.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Brick.
Estimate*, Miscellaneous.
Number of square feet for opening streets through Millen
lots.
Area city by wards.
Number of square feet of sidewalks in Thomas Park (cement).
Number of square feet of sidewalk in Wells Park.
Number of square feet for opening Fortieth, Forty-first
and Forty-second Streets from Price to Waters Avenue.
Number square feet of sidewalk in Park Extension.
Square feet necessary to open streets through Branch
tract.
Square feet of lots needed for streets through land of Dorsett.
Estimates of square feet of lots needed for streets through
Kingsville.
i66 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Distances between East and West streets through Estil!
tract.
Curbing necessary for Emmet Park.
Square feet for opening streets through Teynac Farm Lot
I.
Estimate brick sidewalks in.Franklin Square.
Statement of streets paved during the year.
Approximate estimate of cubic contents of excavation and
retaining walls, and board measure of timbers, foundations
and number of piles Gwinnett Street Subway.
Surrey of Streets.
STREET.
Bryan ...............
Qtato
FROM
New.. .................
East Broad...........
Bull...... ..............
To PURPOSE.
Paving.
Paving.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 167
Measurements of Streets.
STREET
Hall.....................
Whitaker........ ......
Broughton lane.....
West Broad...........
State...................
Thirty-first ...........
West Broad......... _
Thirty-sixth .........
Thirty-first ...........
State....................
Wayne.. ....... ........
West Broad.... .......
Park avenue.........
.Whitaker..............
Thirty-first ...........
Thirty-ninth.........
Thirty-fourth ........
Thirty-fifth..........
Atlantic...............
Maupas.. ..............
Forty-first............
Fortieth...............
Thirty-ninth.........
Fortieth . ..............
East Broad.. ........
Ott .....................
Dnffy....... ............
Thirty-third .........
Whitaker..............
Hull.....................
Thirty-third .........
Thirty-first, south
FROM
New... .................
East liroad. .........
Whitaker ........ ....
Bay.....................
Bull....................
Stone............ ......
Bull.. ................. .
Henry..... ............
Bull .............. ......
Bull ........... .........
Bull ....................
Fahm. .................
Thirty-first .........
New............ ...... ..
Fahm..................
Anderson ............
Bull....................
Montgomery .......
Bull ....................
West Broad .........
Bolton ...............
East Broad..........
East Broa '..........
Bull ...................
Thirty-first ........
Ott ....................
Floyd...... ...........
side Jefferson.......
To
Oglethorpe .........
Barnard .............
Libertv ...............
West Broad.........
Thirty-first .........
Thirty-first .........
Thirty-first .........
West Broad.........
West Broad.........
Bryan .................
Bull....................
West Broad.........
Fortieth..............
A. C. L. Ry.........
A. C. L. Ry. ...... ..
A. C. L. Ry.........
A C. L Ry .........
A. C. L. Ry.........
West Broad.........
Anderson ............
Price ..................
Thirty-third.........
Whea ton.... ....... ...
Bull ....................
PURPOSE
Curb.
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I
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1
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i
i
4
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I
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(
(
S dewalk.
168 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Miscellaneous Measurements.
Measurement of floor plans of the Police Barracks.
Measurement of encroachments on Thirty-eighth Street
from East Broad to Waters Road.
Measurement of sidewalk in Thomas Park.
Encroachment of fences.
Lots 88 to 95, Haywood Ward, on Park Avenue.
Lots 7 and 8, Estill Ward, encroachment.
Survey of Park Extension for center walks.
Lots 95 and 96, Solomons Ward.
Measurement of stoop on Lot 47, Jackson Ward, for showing encroachment on Liberty Street.
Survey of Fig Island.
Lot 80, Southville Ward, for showing encroachment of
stoop.
Measurement of curb at the intersection of Barnard and
State Streets.
Measurement of filling in under sidewalk on Park Avenue
from East Broad Street to A. C. L. Ry.
Measurement of sidewalk in Wells Park.
lie vela of Streets.
OTKUBT.
Wtiitaker_............
State............ ....... .
River...................
Doolev .................
rROM
New...................
Thirty-Sixth ........
Bull....................
Louisville Road...
1U
Fortieth..............
Oeeechee canal...
ruKi-usis
Sewer.
11
Grading street
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 169
LevelsMiscellaneous.
For architect for new City Hall, west and south side of old
building.
Around square on Montgomery and Perry Streets, drainage.
Guerrard, Cohen and Lumber Streets, for sidewalks.
Levels around St. Patrick's School, for drainage.
Levels for Emmet Park, roadway.
Levels of Schley property for Gwinnett Street subway at
Boltoh and A. C. L. Ry.
Levels around Marine Hospital.
170 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Clrade* and Llaes of Street*.
STREET
Thirty-fourth......
River.................
Thirty-fifth.........
Maupas avenue...
W. side AtlanticWest Broad 1
Whitaker ...........
Fortieth.............
Maupas avenue...
West Broad........
West Broad
West Broad........
State..................
Park avenue and
Duffy lane, betw
West Broad........
Whitaker ...........
Forty-first .........
Whitaker...........
Montgomery ......
Thirty-ninth.......
Fortieth ............
Thirty-fifth
Intersection of
Fortieth ............
Macon ...............
Forty-second ......
Perry .................
President............
Park avenue......
Hall and Abercor
State...... ............
State..... ....... ......
Bay....................
Hnll ..................
Wayne.. .............
Intersect of Hull
Whitaker...........
FROM To
1
Habersham ........
Duffy ...............
Bay ..................
Bull..... .............
Bull..................
Bolton...... .........
Bull......... .........
West Broad corn
een Harmcti and
Gwinnett ..........
Bull..................
Fortieth............
Bull... ............. ..
Montgomery ......
Montgomery.. . ...
Wheaton and W
Montgomery ......
Bull..................
Montgomery......
Bull...... ............
A. C. L. Ry.......
Bull......... .........
Intersection of I
East Broad........
Drayton ............
and Abercorn co
Thirty-seveni h ...
West Broad
Montgomery ......
Ogeechee canal..
West Broad........
New..................
Bull..................
Thirty-first........
Oglethorpe ........
Anderson..... ......
S., F. & W........
Drayton............
Waldburg .........
Waldburg .........
Duffy ...............
Henry...............
Henry...............
West Broad..,,....
Anderson...........
Anderson...........
Montgomery ......
Anderson...........
Duffy... . .......... ..
Jefferson............
West Broad........
Jefferson.....!......
Jefferson. ........ ...
West Broad........
Whitaker...........
S., F. & W........
Jefferson............
Whitaker...........
East Broad........
Jefferson..... .......
arnard ...............
Lincoln ............
Floyd ...............
Bull.................
Fortieth...........
PURPOSE
Curb.
It
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il
tt
it
Center gWISiHtCiri
Paving.
Curb.

ti
sewer.
Elec. Ry. tracks.
Sewer,
Curb.
11

Elec. Ry. tracks.
Curb.
Sewer. MHlncntiTUugplat
Sewer.
Curb.

Sewer.
Curb.
(
44
It
It
^^
ii
tt
Sewer.
Curb. tt
Track
Paving.
Track CiiKJiHitnbrniaJway
Curb.
kt
4
Sewer.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 171
Sidewalk Grade* for Private Partle*.
LOT
26aud 27. ...............
2,3,4, 5.................
First Baptist Church
17-.. ..................... .
33..........................
73 to 80..................
E. #36..................
37 to 46..................
3....... .............. ......
82................. ........
9- ............. ......... ...
4,5,6.....................
7 and 8....... ............
W.. ........................
5.. .........................
33..........................
SUBDINKION
Block 10..............................
Block 10.. ............................
WARD
Lee
Warren
Barry
Barry
Choc taw
Barry
Elbert
Teynac
Anderson
Kingsville
Liberty
Grades and LineaMUcellaneoua.
Pegs for repaying Congress Lane in rear of Germania
Bank.
Grades and lines for catch basins and return curb on ParkAvenue and Abercorn Street.
Grades and lines Duffy, East Broad, half block to Price,
south sides. Sidewalk grades for Baltimore Wharf, curbing.
Grades on West Broad Street from Gwinnett to Waldburg, tracks.
Lines for walks in Thomas Park.
Lines for foundation scales at the Water Works.
Grades and lines on Thirty-second Street from Habersham
to Price Streets, sidewalks.
Grades and lines on Thirty-third Street from Habersham
to Price Streets.
Estill Avenue, lines, 10 and 12, Southville Ward, opening
Estill Avenue.
172 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Located lines of streets through Norwood tract, also lines
of Myers Park.
Grades at Hall and Habersham, paving.
Grade for sidewalk on Tattnall Street between Gaston
and Garden Streets.
Lines for gas main from Abercorn eastward 1,000 feet on
Thirty-ninth Street.
Harbor line for wharf Lot No. I, west of West Broad.
Line for gas main on Bryan Street near West Broad.
Lines for gas main on Forty-first Street 400 feet west of
West Broad.
Line for gas main on Thirty-ninth 1,000 feet east from
Abercorn.
Line for gas main on Henry Street between Atlantic and
A. C. L. Ry.
The Following Street Lines Have Been Given Daring
the Tear:
Lor
ii ..........................
8...........................
N. ''A 70.................
12 and rj......... ......
36..........................
E. % 22..................
E...... .....................
E.Ji 19...... ............
E and A.................
4...........................
M.... ......................
S. part i .................
41 ......................
yj ..._
7, 17, 18,31,46,63...
115, 116, 117-- ..........
<x> ..........................
SUBDIVISION
Block 2................................
Block 6...... ..........................
WARD
Wadlty
Berrien
Roberts
Derby
South ville
Lester
Waring
Reppard
White
Charlton
Middle Oglethorpc
South ville
Griffin
Gallic
Schley
Gue
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 173
Street LinesContinued.
LOT SUBDIVISION WARD
99 ..........................
A and B.. ................
Tract. ....................
N. part 8 & S. part 7
Part i and 2............
Part 76 and 77.........
8 ...........................
74 and 75. ..............
114, 115, 129, 131.....
W. > 18.......... .......
M... .......................
B...... .....................
48..........................
18, 19, 20......... ........
23 ........................ ..
16..... .....................
S.... .................... ...
6.. .........................
20 ..........................
IS ..........................
E. % 8..................
S. % 5..-. - ............
9 ........................
afc ........................
51 and 52...............
37.. . .... ............
66..........................
5 ...........................
17 ..........................
16 ..........................
196 ........................
S. part 30... .............
18 ..........................
2 ...........................
R............... ............
Tract .....................
B. ^4. ^.... .............
6 ...........................
38 ...................... ....
Tract......................
S part43... ..............
King Sub.............................
Digby Tything...... ...... .........
Block 2........ ........................
Wharf lot... ............... ..........
Sub. of at........... ..................
Sub. 20 ................................
::.::::v.i..".::::...z. ...............
Buck's Tythiing........ ............
Fourth Tything....................
Subs. 45-47..........................
Barry
Reppard
Falligant
Berrien
Gilmerville
Stiles
Southville
Lee
Trustees' Garden
Law
Law
Troup
Roberts
Percival
Walton
Telfair
Stiles
Crawford, E
Marshall
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Street LlneaContinued.
LOT
16 ..........................
39 and 40........ ........ .
37-46...................
80 ..........................
N. #20..................
17, 18, 19...... ...........
E liC W
E 3/ 74 oart ''.i, ....
Part 63....................
Dand part C...........
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Block 10, Teynac Lot No. 4...
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Sections..............................
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Gartland
Wadley
Cnthbert
Telfair
Lovell
North Oglethorpe
Battery
Griffin
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Flannery
Gumming
Lee
Waring
Padelford
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Falligant
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SUBDIVISION
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Telfair
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Crawford
Wesley
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Thomas
White
Garfunkle
Liberty
Gartland
Lee
Gaston
Cuthbert
Middle Oglethorpe
Estill
Lovell
Derby
Estill
Dasher
Southville
Lee
Estill
Padelford
Weed
White
Southville
Brownsville
Falligant
Flunnery
Gartland
Cuthbert
Warren
Dale
Dale
Gaston
Estill
Mercer
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Bine Prints.
Two (2) of plan of Thirty-first Street from Habersham to
West Broad, for paving.
Two (2) of plan of Park Avenue, Jefferson to West Broad,
for paving.
Two (2) of plan of Thirty-sixth Street, Abercorn to Bull
Streets, for paving.
Twelve (12) of plans and profiles of Gwinnett Street subway.
Four (4) showing new wards in city extension.
Two (2) of plan showing part of Teynac Farm Lot No. 3.
Fourteen (14) of different maps of the city extension.
One (i) of plan of wharf Lot No. 19.
Three (3) of plan of portion of Lot 90, Owens Ward, for
opening Florence Street.
Four (4) of plan for opening streets through Millen Farm
Lot Xo. 5.
Four (4) of plan for opening streets through Millen Farm
Lot No. S.
Two (2) of plan of Lot 25, Johnston Ward, for opening
Waters Avenue.
Fourteen (14) of floor plans of Police Barracks.
Twenty-three (23) of plans Gwinnett Street subway.
Twenty-five (25) of plans showing details of construction
of Gwinnett Street subway.
Two (2) of plan of powder magazine lot.
Six (6) of plan of west line of Waters Road from Wheaton
Street to Waldburg Lane.
i Twenty-four (24) plans of old Water Works tract.
Three (3) of plan of Fahm Street from New to Bryan, for
paving.
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Three (3) of plan of River Street from Fahm to Water
Street, for paving.
Ten (10) of maps of city extension.
Two (2) of plan of lots 95 and 96, Solomons Ward.
Five (5) of plan of opening Thirty-sixth Street, Burroughs
to Florence Streets.
Four (4) of plan of Forsyth Park.
Nine (9) of plan of part of No. n, Gumming Ward.
Four (4) of plan of Lots B 33 and 34, Gumming Ward.
Four (4) of plan of portion of Dixon Street and center
ditch, showing encroachments.
Four (4) of plan of Kingsville sub. city extension.
Two (2) of plan of Liberty and East Broads Streets, for
repairing asphalt.
Two (2) of plan of a portion of Jones tract.
Three (3) of plans of 94, 95 and Q, Owens Ward.
Three (3) of plan of Teynac Farm Lot No. 3.
Three (3) of city elevations.
Five (5) of plan of Estill Avenue, showing encroachments.
Four (4) of plan of the Harmon Place belonging to Col.
Lester.
Two (2) plans of part Lot 95, Owens Ward, originally 94.
One (i) of plan of Lot 44, King's subdivision Norwood
Ward, for opening Jefferson Street.
Two (2) of plan of Lot 93, Owens Ward, for opening Thirty-sixth Street.
Two (2) of plan of Lot 9, Berrien Ward.
Sixteen (16) of district bounded by Bull, Brady, Thirtysixth and Barnard Streets.
Two (2) of map of Dooley Avenue.
' Four (4) of plan of State Street from Bull to Jefferson.
Three (3) plans of Lot B, Law Ward.
178 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Twenty-four (24) of plan of Fig Island.
Three (3) plan of Wright Street.
Thirteen (13) of plan of Emmet Park for proposed roadway.
Five (5) of center walk and grass plats in Park Extension
for the proposed walk.
Two (2) of U. S. Marine Hospital site.
Two (2) of plan of Front Wharf Lots 3 and part i.
Two (2) of plan of 39 and part 38, Law Ward.
Five (5) of plan of Cleary tract, for opening streets.
Five (5) of plan of Teynac Farm Lot i.
Five (5) of plan of wharf.
Three (3) of plan of Demere Ward, old and new subdivisions.
Three (3) of gas house tract, by Shellman.
Four (4) of plan of Lots AA to HH, for opening Montgomery street.
Reports.
Enclosed with fence part of Lincoln Street at Thirtyeighth Street.
Enclosed with fence Lot 3, Sloper Tything, Pe'rcival Ward.
Enclosed with fence 90 and 99, Springfield.
Encroachment of fences on Thirty-eighth Street, East.
Report of vacant lots owned by the city and not used.
Encroachments of Lots 85 and 95, Haywood Ward, on
Park Avenue.
Encroachments on Dixon Street.
Encroachments on ditches, Springfield.
Report on obstructions by A. Hanley Co. on Barnard
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E. A. Wiel, etal ....................
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DESCRIPTION
Part of Teynac Farm, lot No, i...................................... ...... -I
Parts of I,ot8 35, 54, 55 and 86 Johnaton Ward and 17 and 80
Kelley Ward................ .........................................................
No. 10 and Bast parts 7 and 8 Bub, 33, 34 and 35 I,aw Ward........
West part 33 Ww Ward...... .................................................. ......
West part Lot 19, I<aw Ward..................... ..................................
Parts D, 46 and 50 to 60, Sonthvllle Ward, Strip 20 feet wide
Part Milieu Farm I,ot .<........ .......................................................
Part Millen Farm Lot 8............... . ..........................................
181, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 1 88 Hulls Sub., Colding Ward..............
Fart I<ot 9, Bub. 31. 34 and 95 of Sub. 18 and 33, l,aw Ward.........
Fart 33, Southville Ward.................. ..........................................
58 King's Sub., Norwood Ward...................................................
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Thirty-Seventh Street........ ..........
Atlantic Street.............................
Paulsen Street......,,.....,.,,...........,
Ott Street ....................................
Thirty-Sixth Street.....,,. ............
Ott Street .... ...............................
Rockefeller Street.......................
Joe Street ....................................
Wheaton Lane................... .........
Rockefeller l,ane ........................
Thirty-First Street................ ......
Thirty-First Street.......................
Thirty-Sixth Street.....................
Faulsen and intersecting Sts ......
Atlantic and intersecting Sts......
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REPORT OP HEALTH OFFICER.
Savannah, Ga., May 19, 1905.
Honorable Herman Myers,
Mayor City of Savannah, Ga.
Sir:The report of the transactions of that part of the
Health Department which is placed under the Health Officer
is herein submitted.
Vital Statistics.
But little confidence can be placed in statistics usually published by municipalities and states on account of the padding
of population on which death rates are computed. These
over-estimates while not made with intention to deceive, in
nearly every instance, render such statistics unreliable. Your
Health Officer has tried to avoid slipping into this error and
as his figures are generally sustained, by the United States
Census Bureau, it is in evidence that he has succeeded. Savannah has now a population of about 67,000 people. It is
to be regretted, but nevertheless it is a fact that of that number 31,000 are whites and 36,000 are negroes. But one other
city in the United States shows an excess of negro population, Charleston, S. C., and in that city the excess of negroes
over whites is responsible for that city furnishing the highest death rate in the country. On account of the bad effect
that this surplus population has on our city it is time for
some legislation on this subject if the present state vagrant
act will not cover the ground. Later in this report appears
why this city's surplus population augments the death rate.
The mortality from natural causes during the year 1904
was:
i8z MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Whites .......................................... 521
Negroes ........................................ 1,107
Total .. .......................................1,628
Annual ratio per 1,000Whites ................... 17.12
Annual ratio per 1,000Negroes ..................30. 86
Whites and negroes ............................24.18
There was an increased mortality in 1904 over 1903. The
principal causes of death were:
Whites Negroes Total
Tuberculosis ..............61 182 243
Pneumonia ...............46 79 125
Bright's Disease ..........35 45 80
Marasmus ................31 71 101
Heart Disease ............30 81 in
Malarial Fevers ........... 16 68 84
Births, 19O4. *
January ..................66 76 142
February .................68 68 136
March ................... 68 81 149
April ..................... 56 62 118
May .....................58 58 Ji6
June .....................41 55 96
July .....................62 69 131
August ...................63 95 158
September .. .............70 103 173
October ..................76 83 159
November ................68 74 142
December ................49 80 129
Total ................\ 745 904 1,649
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 183
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It will be seen that, in the white population, there is an
excess of 224 births over deaths, while with the negroes there
were 203 less births than there were deaths. Under normal
conditions, when negroes breed like rabbits, there should
be an excess of births over deaths of at least 500.
CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Diphtheria.
There were twelve cases, in every instance bacteriological
investigation confirmed clinical manifestations, and no
deaths.
Scarlet Fever.
There were twenty-two cases and no deaths. Probably,
no city in the United States can equal our record in those
two diseases.
Measlea.
This disease prevailed to some extent, several hundred
cases developing during the year and there was but one
death, which occurred in the person of a negro child.
Whooping Cough.
That disease caused seven deaths, whites and negroes. It
also prevailed to some extent.
Small-pox.
Savannah continues to be the dumping ground for this
disease, and yet the disease has not so infected the city as to
get beyond control. It is now evident that small-pox will
prevail in every part of the United States, finally dying out,
just as it did aftrr the Civil War. The efforts, or it should
be said that the lack of the same, on the part of the different state boards of health, are something appalling. The
disease continues, except in some few sections, to be of the
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mildest form. There were no deaths in our isolation hospital, where all our cases are treated. Just how this disease
is being handled in this state, there is not sufficient
time to describe, but in one of our Georgia cities,
a case was treated in a hospital and the true nature of the disease was not discovered until two
nurses had attended the case long enough to contract
the disease. We expect the laity to believe in vaccination,
and yet a hospital staff does not practice vaccination with attendants. In the city just mentioned, nine whites were taken
out of two boarding houses. How many were there before
the last nine were found has never been ascertained.
The Legislature gave the Georgia State Board of Health
$7,500 to fight small-pox in the state, although the State
Board of Health, through its president, was good enough
to ask for this sum for South Georgia. Of that amount,
there was available for the fight on small-pox less than the
City of Savannah spends on vaccinations.
Typhoid fever.
There were more deaths from this disease than we have
had for several years. A large percentage of these deaths
occurred in persons who were brought to this city after contracting the disease. The increased hospital facilities were,
in a great measure, responsible, not only for some of the
deaths, but for not a few deaths from other causes. Savannah is the only hospital town in this section of the state, and
it is now a popular move for physicians in 'the nearby small
towns and villages to bring their patients to our hospitals
for treatment.
Sanitary Inspection*.
This work has been under the immediate supervision of
Chief Sanitary Inspector John J. Stafford, who, with the
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other inspectors, has performed this work well. The work
of these men has been of great aid. to the Water. Works Department and has saved the city no little money in reporting
the leaks from water fixtures, in fact, it should be stated that
they have practically done all this work. A report of their
inspections is submitted:
Frivy and surface vaults and dry wells reported for
abandonment ................................... 242
Privy vaults recommended for cleaning ............2,196
Privy vaults and their buildings (faulty construction
and disrepair) .................................. 279
City cesspools and storm sewers (choked and offensive
odors therefrom) .............................. 21
Untenanted buildings visited (for which notices are
sent) .......................................... 466
Stable and outbuildings in an unsanitary condition... 12
Houses in filthy condition ......................... 27
Filthy yards and alleys ............................ 225
Streets, lanes, parks, etc., littered with trash ........ 35
Streets and lanes used as dumps .... .cartloads, about 150
Railroad yard and track drainage defective .......... 3
Roof drainage defective (improper arrangement of
leaders, etc.) ................................... 70
Low places in streets, lanes and thoroughfares ...... 94
Weeds on lots, tracts and divisions (for which notices
are sent) .......................................4,611
Weeds growing in streets and lanes ................ 202
Weeds left to decay on lots, etc., where cut ......... 20
Sidewalks reported in bad order .................... 38
Sewers choked ................................... 137
Sewers burst ..................................... 38
Water closets choked ...........'.................. 483
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Sinks, bathtubs, urinals and wash basins choked ..... 98
Plumbing referred to the Inspector of Plumbing ...... 65
Unsanitary drainage of yards, alleys and lots ........ 34
Plumbing in bad repair ........................... 108
Plumbing defective (not referred to Inspector of Plumbing) ........................................... 61
Buildings without sanitary necessities .............. 80
Water supply deficient (defective supply pipes) ...... 56
Unsanitary closet bowls, etc., .'..................... 33
Fire hydrants, water mains and other city water fixtures leaking ................................... 31
Water supply, leaking ............................. 92
Water supply, broken and burst .................... 17
Hydrants leaking ................................. 1,504
Water clcsets leaking .............................2,086
Globe valves reported for abandonment ............ 423
Defective drainage of ditches ...................... 13
Upturning soil without permit ..................... 4
Complaints against scavengers ..................... 26
Dockets and arrests .............................. 62
Nuisances ........................................ 35
Dead animals .................................... 7
Tanks in railroad and manufacturing yards overflowing 5
Roofs leaking .................................... 26
Rotten wood work about plumbing fixtures ......... 29
Public railings dangerous to pedestrians ............ 3
Recommendations.
The high death rate among the negroes, who live in
such colonies west of West Broad Street, calls for special
investigation. The congestion of population there calls for
legislation in the building laws, in that part of the city west
of West Broad Street, and between Jones Street west on the
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north and Gwinnett Street on the south, about 7,000 people
live in houses that are often unfit for habitation. The houses
in some streets run in solid shacks for several hundred feet.
Houses not fifteen feet wide, with four rooms, are occupied
by two families of ten to twelve. These people have no fair
fight for health. While they are ignorant their environment
is such that they will always be ignorant. These people are
with us and to stay, and they should be protected against
themselves. In doing this we protect ourselves. But few
people know of the conditions that now exist in certain parts
of Savannah, and unless the city authorities take hold of this
matter these abuses will continue, for this class of property
pays enormous returns for the money invested. Here children are filthy; sleep in filthy houses; eat filthy food, and
your attention is" called to the mortality of children under
ten years of age. There were 123 deaths among such white
children and 330 deaths among negro children. The adult
negro population also shows the' result of bad sanitary conditions, the worst of which is overcrowding. There are 5,000
or more negroes in this city who are parasites and their removal would lower the death rate and reduce crime; therefore, it is recommended that some remedy be applied by enacting building laws preventing the congestion of negroes
and the elimination of the depredating class.
Your attention is called to the imposition practiced on the
Scavenger Department, which is supposed to remove garbage. A careful investigation will show that not 30 per cent,
of the waste matter removed is true garbage, the greater
part being combustible matter which could be destroyed in
houses, iron and tin vessels and much good filling material.
The installation, in that part of the city known as Collinsville, of house drainage, should no longer be delayed, as this
188 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
section has been within the city limits for years, and if house
drainage was in operation there and the Bilbo Canal covered
that part of the city would be one of its most desirable sections.
Maritime Quarantine.
Our Quarantine Station at the mouth of the river has been
conducted in the same careful manner that has always characterized the work in previous yearsl
The Board of Sanitary Commissioners with the following
personnel has met regularly every second Tuesday during
the year: Hon. Herman Myers, Chairman; Aldermen Dixon
and Harman, Mr. J. M. Solomons, Rev. Dr. W. C. Schaeffer,
Col. Beirne Gordon and Dr. W. F. Brunner, Secretary.
The thanks of this office are due every other department,
and particularly to the Police Department and to its Superintendent, Mr. Charles Garfunke), who was of great assistance to us. Your Health Officer also returns thanks for
your uniform courtesy and ready help in carrying out our
sometimes difficult health laws. i
Very respectfully,
W. F. BRUNNER, M. D.,
Health Officer.
Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the Ctty of Savannah, Ba., for the Year 1904.
CAUSE OF DEATH.
Alcoholism.................. ....................
Anaemia..... .....................................
Angina Pectoris. ...... ........................
Aorta, Aneurism of.................... ......
Apoplexy.........................................
Appendicitis.................. ..................
Arterio Sclerosis..............................
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Entero Colitis...................... ............
Epilepsy........ ..................... ...........
Erysipelas............ ..........................
Eever, Malarial Hemorrhagic...........
Fever, Puerperal.............................
Fever, Typhoid...............................
Gall Stones........ ...... .......................
Gastritis............... ...........................
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CAUSE OF DEATH
Intestines, Obstruction of.... ........... ...
Jaundice..........................................
Laryngitis ,,,.,.......,.,....,.........,...
Liver, Abscess of..............................
Liver, Yellow Atrophy of..................
Lungs, Congestion of........................
Lungs, Gangrene of..........................
Lungs, Hemorrhage of......................
Lungs, Oedema of. ............ ...... .........
Lungs, Abscess of.............................
Malformation, Congenital......... .........
Mania, Bell's...................................
Marasmus........................................
Measles............................................
Melania................... ........................
Meningitis, Alcoholic........................
Meningitis, Tubercular.....................
Mercuric Poison............. ..................
Morphinism ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......
Myocarditis ....................................
Nervous Prostration......... .................
Navel, Hemorrhage of.......................
Neglect ..........................................
Neuralgia.........................................
Neuresthenia............................. .......
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Pericarditis..... ................................
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Pneumonia.......... ........................ ....
Pott's Disease.. ...............................
PsilosiB........ ..................................
Pyo-Nephritis.. ...............................
Rectum, Stricture of........................
Rheumatism.. .................................
Scrofula.........................................
Septicaemia........ .............................
Septicaemia, Puerperal.....................
Shock............................................
Stomatitis.......................................
Syphilis .........................................
Tabes Dorsalis......... .......................
Tetanus..................;.......................
Thrush...........................................
Tubercolosls. . ...... ............................
Tumor of Uteris... ...........................
Undefined ......................................
Uraemia. .........................................
Vomiting of Pregnancy....................
Whooping Cough...........................
Worms..........................................
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CAUSE OF DEATH
ACCIDENTS
Burns ..............................
Brain, Concussion of.................................
Carbolic Acid Poisoning.............................
Fracture of Legs.......................................
Fracture of Skull.......................................
Drowning................................................
Gas Asphyxia............................................
Gunshot Wounds.......................................
Internal Injuries.............................. .........
Scalds......................................................
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Longevity.
The following decedents aged 70 years and upwards are reported
for the year 1904:
WHITEMALE. AGE. WHITEFEMAI.E. AGE.
Barie, Augustus.................. 88
Clinch, J. H. Mcl............... 81
Pedio, Ignatio ...................J 81
Jewel, Mason........ ............I 80
Manpas, John M_...............i 79
Nungazer, James V.............I 79
Cash, Owen._..................... 78
Mayer, John A., Dr............i 77
Solotnao, H nry................. | 77
Tant, I. J...........................I 76
Welsh, James.....................! 76
Bagg, Thomas E..
Bodell, William...
Dale.J. J...........................I 75
Doyle, Alexander...............: 75
Eden, Edward W............... 75
Hyman, Hyan.................... 75
O%eary, John....................! 75
O'Snllivan, Daniel..............! 75
Bennett, Henry F..............J 74
Bannon, John.....................] 73
Harbour, J. H..................... i 73
Martin. John A........ .........i 73
Smith, James M..................i 73
Tutty, Charles....................! 73
Melling, Peter....................! 72
Moran, William M..............i 72
Newman, M. J.................... i 72
Gardner, S. C.....................I 71
Hawkins, George................i 71
MiddJeton, W. J.................. | 71
Morrison, John H...............I 71
Otto, John W.....................1 71
Davis, J. I..........................' 70
Floyd, W. J........................ 70
Kennedy, Ed. J..................i 70
McCall, Daniel.................... 70
O'Brien, Patrick.................| 70
Waylan, C.........................> 70
Hunger, Mrs. Mary B......
Farrell, Mrs. Marie........
Malone, Mrs. Margaret........
Prendergrast, Mrs. C. M......
Kerr, Mrs. Mary J...........
McKee, Mrs. Jane M.......
Castelloro, Mrs. Mary.....
Flannagan, Mrs. Ann......
Bacot, Mrs. Elizabeth M......
Kroft, Mrs. Johanna............
Sturtivant, Mrs. Caroline M.,
Bruin, Mrs. Marian I...........
Oldmyer, Mrs. Annie..........
Neason, Mrs. Jobanna.........
Wade, Mrs. Margaret H......
Henry, Mrs. S. F.............
Miller, Mrs. Anna C.........
McAuliffe, Mrs. Bridget.......
Tibbs, Mrs. Eliza...............
Seville. Mrs. Margaret D.....
Byck, Mrs. Bertha............
Scanlon, Mrs. Ellen.........
Fahey, Mrs. Eliza..... ......
Ross, Mrs. Annie.............
Hunter, Mrs. Elizabeth.....
Register, Mrs. A. I,.........
Robinson, Mrs, Johanna......
Shuman, Miss Annie...........
Wise, Mrs. Elizabeth...........
Daniel, Miss Marian ...........
Casque, Mrs. Margaret........
Wilson, Mrs. K. McD. M.....
Baker, Miss Maria...............
Murphy, Mrs. Pauline.........
Southmyad, Mrs. Sarah......
Spencer, Miss Eugenia C.....
Thompson, Mrs. Marian H...
Haselton, Mrs. Eliza............
Hunter, Mrs. Julia F...........
Kiley, Mrs. Johanna............
Lawler, Mrs. Mary.............
Macleod, Mrs. Julia L.........
Rusen, Mrs. Bertha.............
Ledlie, Mrs. Mary.............
Scberer, Mrs. Catherine A...
Bauer, Mrs. Annie...............
Neufville, Mrs. Harriet F.....
O'Sullivan, Mrs. Mercedes...
Tilton, Mrs. Jane C.............
Roses, Mrs. Mary J.............
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79
78
78
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75
74
74
74
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73
73
73
73
72
72
71
71
71
71
70
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Longevity.
The following decedents aged 70 years and upwards are reported
for the year 1904:
NEGROES MALE.
Bass, Cato..... ....................
Graham, Thomas. ...............
Williatnson, Thomas...........
Phoenir, John.....................
Green, James.....................
Tolbert, George...................
Brown, John.......................
Green, Joseph.....................
Michael, Paul.....................
Cook, Henry................. .....
Baskin, Thomas..................
Bolton, Milton........... ........
James, Edward....... ............
Davidsou, Brutus.................
Kinchlo C. C.. ...................
Campbell, Archer...............
Lane, Joe ..........................
Richardson, Sampson. ........
Bryant, Sam..:.............. ......
Habersham, March..............
Hunter, Cassius..... .............
Leeks, Morris.......... ...........
McLain, Jack..... ................
Richardson, Dock.... .>.....
Ward, Samuel.....................
AGE.
107
99
99
99 92
Is
85
85
84
80
79
79
76
75
75
75
74
74
74
74
74
73
73 72
72
72
72
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70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
NEGROES FEMALE.
Jackson, Rosa..... ................
Thomas, Tina.....................
Butler, Celia. ......... ...... ......
Young, Ellen ....... ............
Roberds, Betsy....................
Hall, Matilda......................
Kettles, Sina......... ..............
Tclbert, Mary..... ...... ..........
Davis, Sophie.....................
May, Elizabeth..................
Bostick, Priscilla.. .............
Curtis, Phoebe....................
Jones, Lila......... .................
Thompson, Adeline.. ..........
Thompson, Chloe. ..............
Martin, Nancy. ..................
Walker, Elvira... .................
Maxwell, Clara...................
Willis, Coma....... ...............
Young, Dollie....... ..............
Williams, Lucinda ..............
Warren, Matilda.................
Fickler, Jane......... ...... ......
Hill, Mary............... .........
Holman, Amelia.... .............
Jones, Tirah.... ....................
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108
104
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98
98
97
95
95
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85
84
83
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82
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80
So
80
80
80
77 76
75
75
75
74
74 72
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70
70
70
70
70
Nativity-1904.
Savannah...................... .................
Georgia other than Savannah............
South Carolina.................................
North Carolina.................................
Virginia..................... ...................
Florida............. .
New York.......................................
Alabama.......... . .....
Pennsylvania...................................
Tennessee .......................................
Maine............... ...
Arkansas .........................................
Connecticut ....................................
Maryland.........................................
Mississippi......... ..............................
Illinois.............. ..... .. . . .... ......
Indiana...........................................
Iowa...............................................
Kentucky .......................................
Massachusetts. .................................
North Dakota........ ...........................
Ohio ...............................................
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Ireland........ ....................................
Germany ........................................
England .........................................
Russia............... .......................... ....
Austria.. .........................................
Prussia............ ..............................
Spain.................. .......................... ..
West Indies. .................................. ..
Brazil .................................... .........
Canada............................................
Cuba. .............................. ...............
France .......................................... ..
Nova Scotia............. ........................
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REPORT OP CITY PHYSICIANS.
Second District.
Savannah, Ga., January 10, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers.Mayor,
City of Savannah.
Sir:I herewith respectfully submit report of work done
by me as City Physician of Second District. My predecessor,
Dr. Efton Osborne, being elected County Physician, you
saw fit to honor me by appointment on April 24, 1904. I
immediately reported to Dr. W. F. Brunner, our Health
Officer, who very kindly outlined the duties of the position.
Naturally, it required some time for the public.to learn
where the newly appointed man could be found, and consequently the work was light in the beginning, but my term
has been marked by a gradual increase in city patients and
. I think my weekly reports are now up to the standard.
The amount of malaria in Savannah is far less than is supposed to be prevalent among the poorer classes, since their
modes of living and comparative indifference in protecting
themselves from the mosquito (Anopheles) would tend to
make them more prone to infection than the upper classes.
The work of the Police Department has been interesting
and in many respects unique. The prisoners when injured
have received immediate attention and all cases of emergency have received the consideration that they deserved.
2O2 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
May...................................
July...................................
August................................
October...............................
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4
8
Began April 24th.
In closing I wish to thank Dr. Brunner for his kindnesses
toward me and the interest which he has taken in my behalf.
Very respectfully yours,
WALTER A. NORTON.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. 203
Southern District.
Savannah, Ga., January 2, 19x15.
Hon. Herman Myers.Mayor,
City of Savannah.
Sir:I herewith submit my report, in tabulated form, as
City Physician of the Southern District for the year 1904:
January................. ........
March..........................
April............................
May...... ....................... .
June..............................
July..............................
September.....................
October.......... ...............
Total. .....................
Patien

I
219
171
253
162 '
160
121 172 85
74
'45
'45
2080
ts Treated.
1
o
5
'03
98
130
130
"3
114
118
156
156
183
>05
126
532

322 269 383
274 239 328
341
357
250
271
3614
in
3
i
o
"50
129 208
'57
169
159
'57
182
161
5
134
170
1927
'a
>
a
262 237
3250
219
i49
303
327
398
236
172
3138
Office Total Calls
and House Visits
412
366
555
395
419
32
306
485
488
549 370
342
5065
Deaths.
.
ia
?
i
i
i
i
.....
2
6
i
2
I
3
i
2
2
2
I
2
I
I?
I
2,
I
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
23
Hospital Savannah !^
4
2
2
2
2
I
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
ent to Hospital.
t^
5
01
A
I
35
3
2
4
i
4
2
2
i2
3
33
Park ViewSanitarium
3
I
2
I
4
5
i
6
4
3
35
b
t-* .*
o
4
2
2
6
3
4
4
4
6
2
3
40
f

i
I
I
I
I
1
I
6
I
IS
8
II
9
10
10
13
IO
21
15
10
12
144
Intermittent Mal.
&
3
I
2
5
19
9
3
5'
8
i
9
5 '3
28
I
2
2
2
J4
24
32
3
79
Re
M
1
i
i
i
2
5
4
14
mitt
liar
3
i . i
i i
3
3
2
12
ent
a.

i i i
2
2
5
8
6
26
Malaria Total
i
3
3
2
4
'9
32
38
3
'05
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 205
The increase in the number of patients treated during the
past year may be accounted for by the fact that my last report covered a period of n months only, having assumed
the office January 27.
Thanks to the rigid quarantine, promptly enforced by the
Health Office, of patients suffering from contagious diseases,
such cases have been few and easily controlled.
Of a total of 3,612 patients treated, only 105 were malarial, and, allowing for the usual number that have contracted
the disease outside of the city limits and taking in consideration the long_rainy spell the latter part of the summer, the
number of malarial patients was smaller than conditions justified. In this connection it is worthy of note that nearly
all cases of malaria in my district have occurred south of
Anderson Street, and west of West 'Broad Street, and east
of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, sections of the city
where drainage is not perfect.
Another interesting feature brought out by this report is
the death rate among whites and colored. While that of the
whites is. about J4 per cent, of patients treated, of the colored it is over I per cent.
Respectfully,
B. COURSHON, M. D.
206 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
District.
Savannah, Ga., January T, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers,Mayor,
City of Savannah.
Dear Sir:I have the honor to respectfully submit herewith my annual report as City Physician of the Eastern District for the year ending December 31, 1904:
March.................. ............ ...............
May................................................
July................................................
October...........................................
Total...................................
01
3
2

225
282
231
255
224
197
228 25; *
220
200
23
3757
House Visits
229
281
273
252
228
228
250
294
263
260
276
3054
S
'IS
6
Z
376
VJ2 456
4>5
409
356
14!!
386
421
375
353
V>7
4681
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4
5
5
3
4
5
2
s
5
4
5
4
5 1
Sent Charity to
Hospital
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8
Respectfully,
J. H. BUGG, M. D.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 207
Western District.
Savannah, Ga., January I, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers,Mayor,
City of Savannah.
Dear Sir:I herewith respectfully submit my report as
City Physician of the Western District for the year ending
December 31, 1904:
MONTHS.
March...............
April..................
May..................
July...................
September..........
October..............
December...........
Total.... ........
of Patients ted Monthly
l
553
535
630
523
573
578
446
644
368
418
6472
%
O ^a
0
ss
ll
329 302 352
47
305
280
367
329
359 35'
237
257
3895
i
8>, *!
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&a
Xjj. 328 270
<JO ll3
262 328 278
"7
2031
(A
1
5
7
5
12
6
4
g
9
4
6
5
80
:ntssenttothe
Infirmary
3So
5
13
g
3
9
IS
5
14
9
8
4
109
1
Ha.
J*
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
4
33
Savannah the
pital
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the St.Jo t
Infirmary 's
If
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3
Respectfully submitted,
P. E. LOVE, M. D.,
City Physician Western District.
208 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT Or THE CITY DISPENSARY.
Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor,
City.
Sir:I have the honor to submit herewith my report for
the year ending December 31, 1904.
Number of prescriptions filled as follows:
White Colored Total
January .. ........... 914 " 2,108 3,022
February .. .......... 846 2,294 3,140
March .. ............ 815 2411 3,226
April .. ............. 765 2,195 2,960
May ................ 810 2,345 3,155
June ., .............. 556 2,066 2,622
July .. .............. 597 2,076 2,673
August .. ............ 716 1,866 2,582
September .. ........ 767 2,105 2j872
October .. .......... 775 2,154 2,929
November .. ........ 657 2,053 2,710
December .. ........ 516 I>5I9 2,035
8,734 25,192 33,926
Expenditures for the year as follows:
Salaries of officers and employees .............$ 2,340 oo
Rent .. .... ................................. 480 oo
Lights, fuel, repairs, insurance and incidentals... 139 86
Drugs, surgical supplies, etc. ......... k ........ 2,275 92
Total .. ...................................$5,23578
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 209
The above expediture includes supplies for City Physicians,
Police Barracks, Pest House and all the several charitable
institutions.
Respectfully,
L. D. STRUTTON,
Keeper City Dispensary.
2io MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP THE INSPECTOR OP PLUMBING.
Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor,
City of Savannah, Ga.
Sir:I have the honor to submit herewith my report for
the year ending December 3ist, 1904.
During the year 1904 there has not been as much new
plumbing put in as in some of the previous years. This falling off is due to the finishing up of the changing from the
old sewer system to the new house drainage system. However, there have been more inspections of old plumbing already in houses and the health of many homes was improved
by this office causing the unsanitary plumbing to be renovated and put in a sanitary condition.
Statement of Work Performed and Fees Collected:
Total number of plumbing fixtures inspected ........ 1,300
Total number of sewers inspected .................. 375
Total inspections for Health Department ........... 115
Total inspections for property owners (for which no
fee is collected) ................................ 562
Fees collected ..................................$650.00
Very respectfully,
F. W. CAMPOS,
Inspector of Plumbing.
PARK AND TREE COMMISSION.
PHILIP D. BAFFIN ......Term Expires Jan. rst, 1906.
ISAIAH A. SOLOMONS . .Term Expires Jan. ist, 1906.
GEORGE J. BALDWIN ..Term Expires Jan. ist, 1908.
J. H. H. ENTELMAN .....Term Expires Jan. ist, 1908.
CHARLES S. ELLIS ......Term Expires Jan. ist, 1910.
CHAIRMAN.
PHILIP D. BAFFIN.
VICE-CHAIRMAN.
CHARLES S. ELLIS.
SECRETARY.
ISAIAH A. SOLOMONS.
CLERK.
WILLIAM H. ROBERTSON.
FOREMAN.
JAMES B. WISE.
FLORIST.
FRANZ SCHWALBE.
KEEPER LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY (WHITE PORTION).
ROBERT H. CLEMENTS.
KEEPER LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY (COLORED PORTION).
J. E. KIMBALL.
212 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
ANNUAL REPORT OP THE PARK AND TREE
COMMISSION POR THE YEAR 1904.
Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1904.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor, City:
Sir:In accordance with Section 6 of an Act of the Legislature of the State of Georgia, approved November 3Oth,
1895, to create and organize a Park and Tree Commission
for the City of Savannah, the Commissioners have the honor
to submit this report of their doings for the past year:
Our PutoUc around*.
Acres
Forsyth Park .................................. 10.
Forsyth Extension .............................. 21.
Colonial Park .................................. 6.6
Twenty-five Squares ............................ 21.8
Oglethorpe Green .............................. 344
Liberty Street Green ........................... 2.18
Tiny Thompson Park .......................... .2
Thomas Place ................... A ............. 2.
Wells Square .................................. 1.4
Emmet Park (area not yet known).
Myers Park ................................... I.56
Cann Park .................................... 2.18
Laurel Grove Cemetery (White, 57.1; Colored, 60.8). 117.9
Total ......................................... 190.26
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 213
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Park* and Squares.
There has been appropriated during the year.... .$8,500 oo
There" has been expended ...................... 9,295 61
Budget being overdrawn ..................... .$ 795 6l
Park* and Squares (Tree Planting).
There has been appropriated during the year ..... $i ,000 oo
There has been expended ...................... i ,000 30
Budget being overdrawn .,..................$ 30
Parks and Squares (Tree Nursery).
There has been appropriated during the year .....$ 500 oo
There has been expended ......................$ 500 oo
Parks and Squares (New Benches).
There has been appropriated during the year .....$ 150 oo
There has been expended ...................... 149 99
Leaving a balance of ........................$ 01
Laurel Grove Cemetery.
There has been appropriated during the year .... .$6,000 oo
There has been expended ...................... 6,000 05
Budget being overdrawn ....................$ 05
Laurel Grove Cemetery (Special Appropriation, Mrs.
Henry Ctarwes).
There was appropriated ......................$ 250 oo
There was expended .......................... 250 oo
214 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Laurel Grove Cemetery (Special Appropriation, S. E.
. Creamer).
There was appropriated ......................^ 30 oo
There was expended .......................... 30 oo
Forayth Park, Colonial Park, and Bull Street Squares.
The floral work in Forsyth and Colonial Parks and in the
Bull Street squares, as well as the greenhouse work, has
been satisfactorily carried on under the intelligent supervision of Mr. Franz Schwalbe.
During the past year the flower beds and shrubbery have
been kept up to our usual mark, and although the long
drougth necessitated a great deal of watering, both by day
and night, trees as well as plants, all came through the season in good order. The plants around the fountain in
Forsyth Park, principally Camelias and Azaleas, had become
so large that the view was very much obstructed and the
restricted space was causing decay to the roots and threatening destruction to the plants, consequently it was thought
best to remove them to more natural locations which has
been done, not a single plant having been lost.
The space around the fountain will be planted in tulips
and lillies and the vista from Bull- Street up is now open and
attractive.
We have planted out in beds in Forsyth Park and the Bull
Street squares:
Dutch Hyacinths .................... 3,000
Roman Hyacinths ...................'. i ,000
Tulips .............................. 10,000
And have potted to put out in early spring 1,000 Lilium Auratum.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 215
We have in our Barnard Street greenhouse 2,500 stock
plants, consisting of Hibiscus, Coleus, Crotons, Ph.yllanth.us,
Alternanthera, Achyranthus, Strobolanthus, Salvias, Begonias, Altheas, Euphorbias, Crysanthemums, etc., and from
these stock plants we have about 12,000 young plants in the
greenhouse for summer planting to succeed the spring blubs.
We continue the plan adopted several years ago of transplanting native plants from the woods, notably the Sumac,
Dogwood, Myrtles, Hollies, Lagerstremias, etc., and with
constant care and attention these native Georgia plants have
become a distinct feature in our park.
We have accumulated in our greenhouse quite a collection of Palms, Ferns, Dracenaes, and these have grown so
large and fine that they should have more room. Being
tender, they have to be wintered under glass and transplanted in the summer into the open ground.
These plants need more rocmi and the general needs of
this department of the cjty imperatively demand more attention. The contents of our greenhouse are now more valuable than ever, running into thousands of dollars. It is
true economy to preserve these values.
A large modern greenhouse and conservatory is becoming an absolute necessity to o.ur growing city, which has
outgrown the little village greenhouse that is bursting open
with rare and valuable plants. The southern part of Colonial Park is vacant and is an ideal place for a modern conservatory, which could be useful to grow all the plants needed for bedding out and beautiful for a resort for our citizens to study the beautiful in nature.
There is nothing of this kind in our midst for the pleasure
of our people who are not able to own plants and flowers,
and there is not a city in the United States of our size and
2i6 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
ambition that has not some such place devoted to the pleasure of the people.
It has been demonstrated that no municipal expenditure
goes further to promote the growth and increase the population of a city than the money expended on the line of park
and plant development.
Welli 84are, Thomas Place and Tlnjr Thompson
Park.
During the past year the Streets and Lanes Department
laid artificial stone walks on the Thirty-eighth and Thirtyninth Street, and also on the West Broad Street side of
Wells Square, and same have added very much to the appearance of this square. We have planted trees, kept the
benches in repair and painted; kept the grass mowed and
the fountain clean and the square in good condition generallv.
This square would be much improved by the making of artificial stone walks in the interior of said square.
The Streets and Lanes Department have placed artificial
stone walks on the Thirty-fifth Street and Thirty-sixth
Street sides of Thomas Place during the past year, and we
had hoped that Council would have given us an appropriation with which to continue the laying of artificial stone
walks in said Thomas Place, as we have a very attractive
plan which we were desirous of carrying out, and. if we
could have done so, would have made Thomas Place a most
attractive and pretty park.
During the year the adjoining property owners furnished
the Park and Tree Commission a large quantity of fine
shrubbery for this park which the said property owners purchased and paid for out of their own pockets. The Park and
Tree Commission planted the said shrubbery and have cared
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 2I7
for it, and in another year this shrubbery will have made such
growth as to add greatly to the appearance and attractiveness of this park.
We have also kept this park in as good condition as w;
could with the limited labor at our command, the grass has
been mowed, new benches have been placed, old benches
have been repaired and tainted.
We beg to report also that the Water Department has
placed a drinking fountain in this park for the convenience
of the public.
We beg to ask that Council will give this park more careful consideration in future, as it is badly in need of artificial stone walks in its interior, and as it is the only park in
the section of the city and on a most prominent boulevard,
thereby coming under the constant gaze of visitors who will
either criticise or praise it, according to its condition.
We must again respectfully call the attention of your
honor to the fact that Tiny Thompson Park has never been
laid out or curbed.
We are desirous of improving this plot of ground, but
cannot do so until the above work has been done.
We beg to say further that this plot of ground has been
in this unsightly condition ever since it was ceded to the city
by the Dasher estate, and we, therefore, trust that your honor
will have steps taken immediately towards the laying out and
curbing of the said Tiny Thompson Park.
Sqaarei Kmt Am A Wevt or Bull Street and Nortb of
Gaston Street.
In regard to these squares, we would respectfully say that
they have been kept in good condition, trees have been
planted, dead trees have been removed, the walks have been
kept clean and edged, the grass has been mowed and kept in
218 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
shape and said squares have been kept free of paper, rubbish and trash.
We have also found it necessary to go over these squares
after the various holidays and fill in large pits which were
dug by children for the purpose of building bonfires. This
digging of pits in some of the squares happens every year,
and we would request that Council will adopt such measures
as it may see fit to stop this practice as it tends to make our
squares very unsightly and then causing a good bit of what
might be termed unnecessary work.
The Strand North of Bay Street and Directly East of
the City Ball.
In regard to this plot of ground we beg to say that we
have been unable to make very much improvement owing
to the greater portion of said plot being used by the contractors of the new City Hall, now in course of erection, to
place their material for said building.
The portion of the plot near Drayton Street was improved,
the anchor having been planted in Alternanthera and making
a very pretty show during the summer months.
Cotton Exchange Circle.
During the past year we planted a crop of short-staple cotton in this circle and same was much admired.
To the right of this patch of upland cotton, we had planted a patch of sea island, and this patch has grown the finest
kind of sea island cotton, measuring two inches in length,
and would sell at 50 cents per pound, against the ordinary
sea island, Georgia and Florida, now worth 18 to 20 cents
per pound. This cotton has been a great curiosity to visitors, and the chairman has had spinners both from this country and Europe to see it and pulled and explained the fiber
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 219
to them, showing them the fineness of same, much to their
gratification and pleasure.
Alyera and Cann Park*.
We have replaced the dead trees in "Myers Park" and
planted some new ones.
We are unable to do anything further until this park has
been curbed by the Streets and Lanes Department, as it
now has no lines to designate it from the streets around it.
As to "Cann Park," we would again call your attention
to the fact that this park is still a part of a pasture and until
something is done to define it we can do nothing towards
its improvement. We therefore beg that you will have steps
taken towards its proper laying out and we will then take
hold and make such improvement as we can, with the funds
which Council may see fit to grant for this park.
Grans Plat*.
During the past year we hauled a quantity of soil and filled
in many of the low grass plats, after which filling in we planted them with grass seed and kept as many of the said grass
plats cut and mowed as we could with our limited means.
We beg to say further in this connection that there are
still a great many grass plats which need filling in and planting and we hope that Council will grant us the necessary
funds with which to do the necessary work, as by having these
grass plats put and kept in good condition will add greatly
to the beauty of our city. What could be more beautiful than
streets well planted in trees and streets bordered on both
sides with wide grass plats kept green and in perfect order?
It is with regret that I notice the destruction of grass on
some of these grass plats by children digging holes and con-
220 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
stantly playing on them, thereby disfiguring the plats and
making them unsightly.
Tree*.
We have during the past year planted trees amounting to
466.
The following will show the different varieties and the
number of each:
Live Oak ............................. 103
Sugarberry ............................ 70
Sweet Gum ............................ 64
Magnolia .............................. 125
Palmetto ............................... 45
Elm ................................... 23
Sycamore .............................. 2
Dogwood ............................. 25
Crabapple ............................. 6
Lagerstromia .......................... 3
Total ................................466
In connection with tree planting I desire to state that I
think it would be wise, as soon as Council can see its way
clear to make sufficient appropriation for this branch of our
work, and in fact, our most important branch of work, to
discontinue the promiscuous tree planting system now in
vogue, and the charging of the property owners with the
cost of said planting, and take charge of this work in full
and plant street by street, as by so doing our tree planting
will be systematic and regular and will give what Savannah
most needsuniformity in its tree planting.
Many of our streets are bare and badly in need of tree
planting, but as some property owners are willing to plant
trees and bear the cost of such planting, and as others are
not, it makes our streets irregular and look odd and bad.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 22!
We hope Council will see this as the Park and Tree Commission does and give us sufficient money with which to
plant our streets in a regular and systematic manner.
We also hope that Council will see its way clear to give
us an additional appropriation "this year, as every day we
delay tree planting, we lose valuable time which cannot be
easily caught up.
The most beautiful part of the Commission's work, as
well as it is the city's greatest characteristic, is its several
long avenues and vistas of trees, and I desire to call the city
authorities' especial attention to the Oglethorpe Avenue
studded with 250 Live Oak trees, which are green winter
and summer; also Thirty-seventh Street has about 200 lave
Oaks, all growing and now three years old, and they make
a very handsome show.
On Liberty Street we have an avenue of Magnolia trees
which in time will be the brag of the South. It has about
250 Magnolia Grand-de-Flora, most of them five years old.
This street will be magnificent in years to come.
We have also sprayed a number of trees this past year,
which were infested with various kinds of insects and fungus. The spraying we found to be very effective. The trees
which seem to require our attention mostly in this respect
are the Live Oak, Elm, Dogwood, Sweet Gum, Magnolia
and Sycamore.
Distribution of Wood from Dead Trees.
We desire to report for your information that we have
delivered twenty-eight double wagon loads of wood to the
various public and charitable institutions of the city, and also
to a great many of our worthy poor.
222 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
We still have a large quantity of wood at our lot awaiting
such time as we can spare enough time to split same and
deliver it to those who are in need of it .
Trlartnlng Trees.
We have the past year done a great deal of trimming in
the city proper and also in Collinsville.
We have also done considerable prunning, which has helped to make our trees more shapely and causing them to become more symetrical in shape.
of Dead Trees.
We have removed during the year 162 trees, the cost of
such removal being borne by our regular appropriation .
The following will show the varieties and number of trees
which we removed in the year 1904:
Sycamore ............................. 29
Maple ................................. 2
Sweet Gum ............................ I
Water Oak ........................... S7
Live Oak ............................. 3
Magnolia ........... .................... 3
Elm .................................. 28
Ash .................................. i
Haven ................................. I
Cherry ................................ I
Pine .............................:.... i
Chinaberry ............................ 17
Mulberry .............................. 17
Tulip Poplar .......................... I
Total ............................... 162
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 223
The removal of these trees was made necessary from several causes, among them being dead, dangerous and crowding of good and young trees.
We beg to say further that we have just completed a census and find that it will be necessary to remove 553 trees,
some being dead and some living, but mere shells, and therefore dangerous.
In taking this census we found that the chief cause of the
death and dangerous condition of these trees was due to
their having been gnawed and eaten by horses.
Tree Nursery.
In regard to our tree nursery, beg to say that we now
have over 9,000 trees, consisting of the following varieties:
White oak, red oak, pin oak, scarlet oak, chestnut oak,
sweet gum, sycamore, basswood, magnolia acuminata, red
bud, tulip poplar, sugar maple, scarlet maple, hackberry,
white dogwood yellowwood, American elm, American ash,
river birch, sourwood, holly, catalpa kaemferii, catalpa
specrosa, catalpa teas, Japan, silver maple, red dogwood,
American beech, umbrella magnolia, Lombardy poplar, willow, live oak, magnolia grand-de-flola, lagerstromia, honey
locust, American linden and bitternut hickory.
Owing to the severe drought which we had during the
past summer, the growth of these trees was not as satisfactory as we would like, but was fairly good, and they have
done as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
We have the past year erected a water tank at our nursery, the capacity of same being 7,500 gallons of water, and
.we have also installed a ram to pump the water from our
artesian well into said tank.
224 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
The nursery has been piped and we will be in a better position to take care of our trees in the nursery than ever before.
The total cost of the tank, ram and piping of the nursery,
which required 2,300 feet of 2-inch pipe, was $440.00.
By care and attention this year we hope to make our trees
show a remarkable growth and in another year hope to be
able to draw our nursery trees for planting in our city.
EMMett Park.
The litigation in the Emmet Park case having ended, and
the court having decreed that a street be laid out on the
northern side of said park to give ingress and egress to the
property owners and their tenants north of Factor's Walk,
and the said street having been laid out by the City Engineer and curbed by the Streets and Lanes Department, we
now beg to call your attention to the fact that the Park and
Tree Commission is now ready to do its part toward the
improvement of this park, and only awaits an appropriation
by Council for this purpose.
We beg to state further that this plot of ground has many
natural advantages and can be made a most beautiful and
attractive park.
We beg to bring to your attention that there is a horde
of goats loose continually in this park, and they are doing
considerable damage, not only to the trees in this park, but
also all along the Bay, and they have extended their depredations to the hedge in front of the Savannah Cotton Exchange and have mutilated it very much.
We trust that your honor will take steps immediately to
"have these goats kept from running at large in the streets
and parks, for unless this be done at once many trees, etc.,
will be damaged, perhaps beyond all help from us.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 225
Miscellaneous.
We purchased one pair of mules for the use of our department at a cost of $420.00.
We have built a tank to be used in the spraying of trees
infested with insects and think that this will facilitate our
work in this direction.
We also purchased one double wagon at a cost of $69.00,
same to be paid for out of our 1905 budget.
We raised during the past year enough grain and forage
to feed a part of our stock for three months, saving thereby
about $150.00.
Laurel Grove Cemetery (White Portion).
The work in Laurel Grove Cemetery under the present
keeper, Mr. Robert H. Clements, has progressed in a satisfactory manner, and we can say that since Mr. Clements'
appointment everything in this department has gone on
smoothly.
The work of filling in and reclaiming the back portion
of this cemetery is still going on, and by the placing of a
drain in the south of the Hebrew section it will enable us
to reclaim that portion and make many desirable lots.
Laurel Grove Cemetery (Colored Portion).
The colored portion of Laurel Grove Cemetery is in a
very good condition, and the present keeper has built a
greenhouse, has planted trees, kept the cemetery clean and
seems to be giving satisfaction generally.
I attach to this report the mortuary statistics of the keeper
of the cemetery.
Yours respectfully,
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REPORT OP THE CLERK OP THE MRRKET.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Dear Sir:I beg to herewith submit my annual report for
1904.
The collections for the year were as follows:
Butchers ,..............................$ 4,809 oo
Fish dealers ............................ i ,680 oo
Poultry ................................. 701 oo
Vegetable stands ........................ 725 oo
Bakers ................................. 345 oo
Crabs, shrimps, etc. ...................... 170 oo
Basement vaults ......................... 288 oo
Miscellaneous ........................... 350 co
Country carts and outside stands .......... 1.598 50
Total ................................ .$10,666 50
This report shows an increase of $257.10 over last year,
receipts due to an increase in the outside business, namely,
country carts and outside stands. With some improvements
on the inside, such as a concrete floor, and the painting of
the inside of the roof, I have no doubt that the inside business
would also show an increase. I have had quite a number
of butchers' stalls and vegetable stands vacant during the
last few months of the year. The relations between this department and its patrons have been very pleasant and it has
been my aim to keep them so, in which I have been ably assisted by the Deputy Clerk, Mr. P. H. Broome.
228 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REFOK.T.
The quality of meats, poultry and produce sold during thisyear in the market has been up to the standard of our best '
years, and in consequence there have not been many inspections; but whenever necessary the food inspector, Mr. S.
A. Weil, has been on hand promptly to do his duty.
Special thanks are due the chairman of the Market Committee, Alderman E. A. M. Schroeder, for the efficient
manner in which he has assisted this department at all times.
Respectfully,
A. MENDEL,
Clerk.
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MAYOR. JA3. McBRIDE,
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The quality of meats, poultry and produce sold during this_
year in the market has- been up to the standard of our best *
years, and in consequence there have not been many inspections; but whenever necessary the food inspector, Mr. S.
A. Weil, has been on hand promptly to do his duty.
Special thanks are due the chairman of the Market Committee. Alderman E. A. M. Schroeder, for the efficient
manner in which he has assisted this department at all times.
Respectfully,
A. MENDEL,
Clerk. .
MAYOR'S 'ANNUAL fcEPORT'. '229
REPORT OP THE HARBOR MASTER.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Dear Sir:I beg to herewith hand you my annual report
for 1904. The total money collected is in excess of any year
since my taking charge as Harbor Master. I desire to ex-
. tend my thanks for the kind and courteous treatment I have
received from the Committee on Harbor and Wharves.
There are several needed repairs on the wharves which will
be looked after during the year. Attached you will find a
monthly statement of money collected during year 1904.
Yours truly,
JAMES McBRIDE.
Harbor Master. .
Moatbly Report of all Honey Collected During Tear
of 19O4.
January ...........................$ 436 oo
February ........................ 312 92
March ........................... 293 48
April ............................ 332 oo
May ............................. 278 oo
June ............................. 264 oo
July ............................. 275 24
August .......................... 426 96
September ....................... 576 oo
October ......................... 663 oo
November ....................... 682 24
December ....................... 581 48
Total ..........................$5,121 32
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REPORT OP THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Sir:I beg to submit to you, herewith, my report as to
the operations of the Law Department for the year 1904.
I.
The case of Jesse A. Milton versus the City, the same being a suit claiming $2,000 damages for serious personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff on Abercorn street, and which was tried February I7th, 1903, resulting in a verdict for defendant, was, after a new trial had betn
applied for and refused (on February i2th, 1904), carried to
the Supreme Court of Georgia by Milton, in which last named court the said cause was argued at the October term, 1904,
and on October ijth, 1904, the Supreme Court affirmed the
judgment of the court below, which ended the case in favor
of the city.
II.
For more than nine years the Jefferson street paving cases
had been pending in the Superior Court of Chatham County.
These cases, sixty-three (63) in number, involved issues made
by affidavits of illegality, all of one type, filed by F. Asendorf,
et al., owners of abutting property along Jefferson street,
against executions issued in favor of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, covering assessments for the
paving of Jefferson street with belgian blocks.
On May 28th, 1904, the case of the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah versus F. Asendorf, being the first
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of said class of cases on the docket, was tried in the Superior
Court of Chatham County, resulting in a verdict for the city,
directing that the execution proceed for principal, interest
and costs.
A motion for a new trial was immediately thereafter filed,
and upon argument had thereon in July, a new trial was refused by Judge Seabrook, and bill of exceptions was then
sued out by Asendorf to the October term of the Supreme
Court. I prepared this case for trial in the Supreme Court,
but, pending the hearing therein, a movement was made
among the said Jefferson street property owners, the result
of which was that an agreement was reached between the City
and the defendants in fi. fa., by which the Asendorf case was
withdrawn from the Supreme Court, and a judgment was entered up, by consent, on October 8th, 1904, the said judgment
covering the sixty-three (63) cases, dismissing the affidavits of
illegality therein, and requiring the said defendants to pay
the principal amounts of said executions, with the costs of
the fi. fas., and the court costs in each illegality case, as well
as in the case of F. Asendorf, plaintiff in error, against the
City, defendant in error, pending in the Supreme Court of
Georgia, permitting the said defendants to pay the said
amounts,, either in cash on or before October iSth, 1904, or
by partial payments, namely, 25 per cent, on or before October i$th, 1904, and 25 per cent, on or before November I5th,
1904, December I5th, 1904, and January i6th, 1905, respectively, interest to be paid on ail deferred payments from October I5th, 1904, on balances due; it being further provided
in said judgement, that if payments were not made as per the
terms of the judgments, the fi. fas. should proceed, in such
cases, for the full amounts less what payments had been actually made.
232 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
I am informed by the City Marshal that all payments have
been made up to date, in accordance with this judgment, resulting in the payment by him into the City Treasury of more
than $7,000, and that a few deferred payments, involving several hundred dollars, falling due January i6th, 1905, yet remain, which will do doubt be paid.
It is unnecessary to set out the names of the said defendants in this report, as the same will no doubt appear in the
detailed report of the City Marshal, and they are shown of
record in the court.
There were several fi. fas. of this class which it appears had
never been levied, and. therefore, were not included in the
sixty-three (63) cases, so I gave my attention to these, and
advised the Marshal to collect the same, on the same terms
as above, which has been done, except as to the fi. fa. against
Grace Methodist Church, and this has since been assumed
by the city, by action of Council, the church being thereby
relieved from the payment thereof.
III.
The case of the City and Suburban Railway Co. against
the City, filed June 29th, 1901, in the Superior Court of this
county, being an equitable petition for injunction against the
levy of certain tax fi. fas. for 1899 and 1900 against the property of said company, and on which a restraining order was
granted, has been disposed of.
Upon examination into the facts of this case, I found that
the allegations made in the petition were true, to the effect
that the railway company had made its return to the Comtroller General of the State of Georgia, of all its property
for the years 1899 and 1900, and that said company had paid
its taxes required for said two years, and further, that the
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Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah had received
and accepted payment of its pro rata share of said taxes.
I found, therefore, that the executions' issued for the years
1899 and 1900 against said company, could not be successfully maintained and collected, because the taxes had already
been paid, as above, and therefore, I agreed with the counsel of said company that said cause should be dismissed, the
city paying the costs, which was accordingly done.
IV.
The case of William M. Low, et. al., versus the City, being an equitable petition in the Superior Court of this county,
filed August 4th, 1902, was tried in said court on April zgfh,
1904.
This cause involved the territory along the lower part of
Bay street, now known as "Emmett Park." The plaintiffs in
said cause contended that this ground, extending from Lincoln street to East Broad street, and from Bay street to Factor's Walk, was the property of the owners of the wharf lots
along said Factor's Walk, including plaintiffs, and that it was
not public property, and had never been dedicated as a park,
and further, that they had a right to pass over the same to get
to their respective properties, by means of bridges across
Factor's Walk; the city contending in its answer that the
title of complainants to their wharf lots extended no further
south than the north side of Factor's Walk, that said tract
of land in contention had been public property ever since May
ist, 1760, and had been used as a park, by permission of the
corporate authorities of Savannah, for more than fifty (50)
years past, and that it has been and is a public park, now
known as "Emmett Park;" further, that Factor's Walk between Lincoln street and East Broad street, has been and
is a public street of Savannah.
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The trial resulted in a verdict finding,
1. That the title of the complainants to their wharf lots,
respectively, extended only to the north side of Factor's
Walk;
2. That Factor's Walk, from Lincoln to East Broad
streets, has been, and is, a public street of the .City of Savannah;
3. That said ground on the bluff extending along Bay
street and between East Broad and Lincoln streets, has been
and is a public park;
4. Providing that a roadway twenty feet in width should
be laid out by the city entering this park from Bay street,
at Lincoln street, and extending around the margin of the
bluff, re-entering Bay street between East Broad and Houston streets.
On May 21 st, 1904. a final decree was entered up in said
cause, carrying said verdict into full effect.
V.
The case of Laura Jones versus the City, being a suit for
damages for personal injuries, alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff on Bryan street, between Farm and Ann
streets, the damages claimed being $2,500, was tried in theCity Court of Savannah on March 23rd, 1904, and a verdict
rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of one hundred and fifty
($150) dollars.
In this case, it was proven that the plaintiff was damaged
because she struck her foot against and fell over a block or
piece of wood, which was fastened to the pave-wash in front
of Meincke's side bar door, by which fall her knee cap was
dislocated, and the leaders and tendons of her leg were
sprained and wrenched, and her right arm and shoulder badly
bruised.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 235
I caused this judgment to be paid by the city, amounting
altogether, principal and costs, to $178.85, and at the same
time made a demand upon Mr. P. A. Meincke, one of the
owners of the adjoining property, and who was responsible
for the care of this pave-wash, and for maintaining the pavement in good condition, to pay the amount of said judgment,
and thus relieve the city from the same. On April I4th, I
got from Mr. Meincke his check for $50.00 on account, and
his three notes for the balance, carrying interest, all of which
have been paid.
VI.
In the case of W. E. Swanston versus the City, being a
suit in 'the City Court of Savannah for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by him, by reason of his falling into a deep hole on Drayton street at night, which hole
had been dug by city employes, damages in said action being
claimed in the sum of ten thousand ($10,000) dollars, trial
was had, and a verdict rendered February 6th, 1904, against
the city for $500. I moved for a new trial, and on April 25th,
a new trial was granted, and in June, 1904, a second trial
was had, in which a verdict was again rendered for $500.
On June aoth, I made a motion for a new trial the second
time, and hearing was had July 3Oth. Thereafter the court
overruled my motion for new trial, on the ground that two
juries having rendered the same verdict, and there being
some evidence in support of the verdict, a new trial was refused .
Under these circumstances, I could not have obtained a
new trial in the Supreme Court, and, therefore, advised the
payment of the judgment, which was done October I3th,
1904.
236 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
VII.
In the case of James W. Byrnes, executor, against the
City, being a suit claiming $3,000 damages to the property of
the estate of Patrick Byrnes, located upon Stewart street, it
was alleged that said property was damaged, because in the
year 1901, the city caused the grade of Stewart street in front
of said property to be lowered several feet, and caused a
heavy perpendicular retaining wall to be built to support the
pavement used by pedestrians in front of said property,
whereby the means of entering the premises of said Byrnes,
with a horse and wagon, or other vehicle, was destroyed, and
the free use and enjoyment of said property in other ways
hampered and restricted.
It was shown in this case that there was an entrance to
this property for vehicles, running from stables in the back
of the same out to Stewart street, and it was obvious that by
reason of the lowering of the grade of Stewart street the
property could no longer be used for such purposes.
The case was tried in the City Court of Savannah, and a
verdict rendered for $1,000 for the plaintiff. I moved for a
new trial, and on February 27th, 1904, the motion for new
trial was argued and submitted to the court. In May, 1904,
a new trial was granted by the court. Thereafter negotiations were entered into between counsel for the plaintiff in
this case and myself, by which it was agreed that this cause
be settled by the payment of seven hundred and fifty ($750)
dollars, and a retraxit judgment was entered accordingly in
said court, on July 27th, 1904, the city paying the costs.
VIII.
In the case of George Schroder against the City, in the
City Court of Savannah, being a suit for damages to prop-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 237
erty on Stewart street, claiming $2,000 damages by reason
of the lowering of the grade of Stewart street, which action
was filed October 2Oth, 1902, I agreed with counsel for the
plaintiff that said cause should be settled and a retraxit judgment taken, the city paying the costs, which was done July
27th, 1904.
IX.
In the case of Mary Hawkins against the City in the City
Court of Savannah, filed October 2Oth, 1902, claiming damages to property in the sum of $1,000 by reason of the lowering of the grade of Stewart street, I arranged with her
counsel that said cause should be settled on the city paving
the costs, and a retraxit judgment was accordingly taken and
entered up in said court on July 27th, 1904.
X.
The case of Craig Barrow versus the City, D. B. Lester,
et. al., in the City Court of Savannah for $150 damages resulting to plaintiff from his automobile coming into collision
with a felled tree, at night, on the White Bluff road, at the
site of the old toll gate, was filed to May term, 1904.
For the city, I denied all liability, as it was the duty of Mr.
D. B. Lester to have caused the toll gate and its curtilage,
including the tree, to be removed, so as to clear the road.
On July 8th, 1904, the case was settled on these lines, Mr.
Lester paying the damages, and the city was discharged of
liability.
XI.
In the case of Savannah, Tunderbolt and Isle of Hope
Railway Co. versus the City, writ of error to the Supreme
Court of Georgia was sued out in April, 1904, and case carried to Supreme Court of the United States.
238 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
I entered my appearance therein. The case will probably
be argued in February or March next in the court of final
resort.
In the report of my predecessor for 1902, the details of
this case are given. It involves the right of the city to
charge a specific tax against this street railway company and
was gained by the city in the Supreme Court of Georgia.
XII.
In the Police Court on July I3th, 1904, five cases were
tried in which I represented the city, same being against
Lewis Lippman and Leonard Lippman, charging violations
of the Ticket Brokers' Ordinance.
The defendants, by their counsel, contended that the ticket
brokers' business was being conducted by Lewis Lippman,
a Confederate veteran, with Leonard as his clerk, and that
under the state law, an ex-Confederate soldier was exempted
from paying a business tax.
I made the point that since the adoption of the Constitution of 1877, all the statutes of Georgia, permitting ex-Confederate soldiers to carry on and conduct business without
paying license, or business tax, have been and are void and
unconstitutional. For the details of this I refer you to my
opinion of July 8th, 1904. The Recorder held with me, adjudging such exemption laws to be void, holding the Ticket
Brokers' Ordinance to be reasonable and valid, and sentencing each of the defendants, in each case, to a fine of $100,
or thirty days in jail.
Subsequently, on July 21 st, the Recorder suspended these
sentences, on condition that the defendants cease to do the
business, and they have complied therewith.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 239
XIII.
The case of Waring, Chapman & Farquhar versus the
City, in United States Circuit Court, filed to November term,
1902, was brought to a conclusion on March i/th, 1904.
This was a suit claiming the sum of $8,499.52, besides interest from July ist, 1901, the whole amounting to over
$10,000, being balance claimed by plaintiffs under contracts
for engineering services in installing the house drainage system.
I filed defenses and pleas, and prepared for trial.
Before the day set for trial a settlement was arranged,
duly approved by Council, and the case was closed by the
city paying four thousand ($4,000) dollars, the plaintiffs paying the costs.
XIV.
The case of George W. Owens, ct. al., versus the City, in
United States Circuit Court, was a bill in equity, filed June
29th, 1901, and a restraining order was granted by the court,
preventing the city from paving Gaston street with brick.
In my report for 1903 I showed that in March, 1903, I announced ready for trial, and the trial began, but the cause
was subsequently by the court referred to a master to take
testimony.
Conferences between the parties looking to a mode of adjustment, touching the paving of this street, resulted in nothingOn March 3Oth, 1904, on my advice the City Council
passed an ordinance repealing the paving ordinance in question, passed May agth, 1901, for paving a portion of this
street with brick, the effect of which repeal was to deprive
this cause of vitality.
240 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
During the late term of the United States Circuit Court,
when this cause was called for trial, a consent decree was
taken, dismissing the same, each party paying one-half the
costs.
XV.
Caroline Driggers sued the City in Chatham Superior Court
April 27th, 1903, for damages in the sum of $5,000 for personal injuries of a serious character, alleged to have been
sustained by her in falling down, at night, over a protruding water plug on Sims street.
The case came on for trial July igth, 1904. I examined
very carefully into the facts of this case, and found that the
testimony of the plaintiff would show injuries to herself of
a permanent character, to her right arm, the same having
been broken and rendered practically useless, with damages
also to the right shoulder and to the pectoral muscles. The
result was that the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff
in the sum of $700.00 and the same has been paid.
XVI.
An execution for street paving on the Louisville road issued December 3ist, 1897, versus the Estate of Charles
Jones, was levied May 2nd, 1898, on Lot No. n and the v/est
half of Lot No. 12, Springfield Plantation, for the principal
sum of $266.04, with $i .00 costs, being the balance due as
assessed against the frontage of said property, the owner
having paid $50.00 on account previous to the issuance of
the execution.
When I took up this matter to press it to a conclusion,
affidavit of illegality being about to be filed denying any liability on the part of the owner of the property, I found that
there was an error in regard to seventy-six feet of the frontage of the property, such frontage having been previously
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 341
sold by Jones in his life time and before the paving of the
road, to-wit; In 1889, so that the real net amount of the
ft. fa. was $164.37, plus $1.00 for costs, making $165.37.
The property in question had been purchased by Messrs.
Youmans, Demmond and Dooley, who desired to improve
the same and laid out a street called Dooley avenue forty
(40) feet wide, opening into the Louisville road, and running
through said land, and desired the city to take this street
as a dedication to public use and to grade the same, and put
water there. A settlement was, therefore, arranged between
the said purchasers of the property and the city, by which
in consideration of the conveyance to the city of said Dooley
avenue, and the payment .of $165.37 the city agreed to cancel the said execution and to open up, grade, curb the said
avenue, and to run a water main through the property, all
of which is expressed in a report made by the joint Committee on Finance and City Lots, adopted in Council June
22nd, 1904, to which reference is made for greater particularity .
This matter has been closed up, and the fi. fa. has been
cancelled, and returned to the Marshal's office, in pursuance
of said action of Council.
XVII.
In the case of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah against Mrs. E. E. Coles, and William McCormick,
surety, there was a balance due upon an execution, a portion of same having been collected and turned in in 1903, the
said balance amounting to $46.53, on November igth, 1904,
upon which date the said balance was paid in by the surety
and turned over by me to the City Treasurer.
This execution was issued upon a judgement obtained on
liquor notes.
242 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
. XVIII.
The certiorari case of Henry G. Greene against the City
brought to the December term, 1903, was disposed of April
I4th, 1904.
I agreed that the certiorari should be sustained on the
ground that no offense whatsoever was charged in the court
below, and, therefore, the sentence could not be upheld.
XIX.
In the certiorari case of Samuel Blumenthal against the
City, brought to the December term, 1903, the certiorari was
dismissed by the plaintiff in January, 1904, which disposed
of the case.
XX.
In the case of Morton A. Craig versus the Commissioners
-of Pilotage, filed in the Superior Court of Chatham county,
August nth, 1904, I was directed by you to represent the
Commissioners of Pilotage, and did so.
In this case, the Commissioners of Pilotage had accepted
the resignation of the plaintiff as pilot of the bar of Savannah, and had revoked his license, and under the statutes of
Georgia he had a right to appeal to the Superior Court, to
have the matter tried before a jury. Upon the testimony
adduced at the trial, the jury saw fit to reinstate Pilot Craig
on December 7th, 1904.
XXI.
In the case of G. H. Vickery against Alexander Mendel,
Clerk of the Market, Paul H. Broome, his deputy clerk, and
Wm. F. Sims, a policeman, filed in the Superior Court of
Chatham county, Georgia, August i8th, 1904, to the October term, for damages for false imprisonment in the sum of
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 243
$2,500, I was directed by you to represent the defendants,
they having forced the plaintiff to pay the market fee on a
country wagon with produce therein in June, 1904, he claiming that he had been arrested, and that the fee was illegally
charged him.
This case was tried December 27th, 1904, and resulted in
a verdict for the defendants, and judgment was entered up
accordingly.
XXII.
Reuben Hamilton made claim on the City for loss of a
mule valued at $75.00, by reason of defective condition of
viaduct under Central of Georgia Railway, near Louisville
road, in this city.
I made claim for same on Central of Georgia Railway
Company, and Hamilton was settled with without the city
being called upon to pay anything.
XXIII.
In re, A. T. Kelly, bankrupt, I made proof of debt for
the City for balance due on liquor license, and collected principal and interest, $107.19, on November 25th, 1904, and
turned in same to City Treasurer.
XXIV.
J. B. Hoist, et. al., versus the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah and Savannah Electric Company, was
an equity cause, filed in United States Circuit Court on May
27th, 1904, with restraining order preventing the laying of
street railway track on Gwinnett street between Abercorn
and Habersham streets.
I prepared and filed the answer of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, to the rule to show cause, set-.
ting up therein that the City Council had, on May 25th, 1904,
244 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.'
by resolution duly passed, given municipal consent to the
using of Gwinnett street by the Electric Company, with its
track and cars, which was full, ample and complete authority
in the premises, under the laws of Georgia.
The answer further alleged that the complainants, on the
face of their bill, had no right to invoke the interference of
the Federal Court, the suit not involving in truth a federal
question, and asserting the right of local municipal government, free from the interference of a court.
The court refused to set aside the restraining order, and
continued it in force, whereupon, co-operating with the solicitors of the Savannah Electric Company, we took an appeal
to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
We argued the cause in the Appellate Court last October,
the result being that the decree of the Circuit Court was reversed, and the injunction dissolved.
On November 28th, 1904, the complainants paid the costs,
$397.25, and dismissed their case.
XXV.
On November 26th, 1904, J. B. Hoist filed in the United
States Circuit Court here a bill in equity, versus the Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and Savannah Electric Company, on somewhat different lines from the former
case, but likewise seeking to make a federal question so as
to get jurisdiction and asking for injunction against the completion and operation of said railway on said portion of
Gwinnett street.
The court granted a restraining order and set the hearing
of the rule to show cause for November 3Oth, on which day
I appeared for the city, along with Messrs. Osborne and
Lawrence for the Savannah Electric Company, and we show-
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ed cause, and made argument. The case was submitted to
the court and decision reserved.
XXVI.
W. W. Swinton versus the Mayor and Aldermen'of the
City of Savannah is a certiorari case, which was argued and
submitted in May, 1904, in the Superior Court..
On December 3ist, the court made its decision, sustaining the certiorari, discharging the defendant, Swinton, and
directing the refunding of the fine.
This was a case made against Swinton, Agent, for permitting a waste of water on certain premises.
The court finds that Swinton did everything he could properly be expected to do under the ordinance, toward repairing the leak, employing, as he did, a plumber immediately
on getting notice and directing him to repair it.
The court further finds that the Recorder's sentence was
unlawful, in that it imposed an alternative imprisonment of
ten dt.ys, whereas the ordinance limits it to not exceeding
five days; bat more than this, the court finds that the sentence cannot be upheld, because the record shows no proof
of venue; that is to say, it was not alleged and proven that
the offense was committed in the city of Savannah.
On this record it is obviously impossible to reverse the
decision of the Superior Court, and it must, therefore, be
submitted to.
XXVII.
H. M. Morgan versus the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Savannah, is an equitable action, filed in the Superior
Court of this county, to the December term, 1902.
The petition sets up that Morgan is tenant on Fig Island
leasing said island from Thomas E. Shields, the latter al-
246 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
leged to be the owner of the whole island; further alleging
that Morgan had built a house on the eastern portion of the
island, which the Mayor had ordered him to remove therefrom, and praying for injunction and general relief.
I filed an answer for the city denying Shields' ownership
of the eastern one-half of Fig Island, and setting up that
said eastern half became the property of the city on May
21 st 1817, by deed from Bilbo and wife, duly recorded, and
had belonged to the city ever since, alleging Morgan to be
a mere trespasser on this eastern half and praying for a decree recognizing and defining the title of the city as aforesaid and for general relief.
The case has been set for trial twice, but each time a continuance was made necessary on account of the serious illness of Mr. Shields.
The case has, however, been practically tried out of court.
I have given it a great deal of attention, investigating the
title, examining the municipal records and causing accurate
surveys to be made of the island.
I have had frequent conferences with the counsel of Mr.
Shields, able and conscientious lawyers, and we have been
very frank with each other, endeavoring to get at the truth.
Mr. J. W. Howard, the very competent Assistant City
Engineer, at my request, and with the consent of Messrs.
Wilson & Rogers, last fall made a very full and exhaustive
examination of maps and'charts of this island from 1819 to
. date, and also went upon the island and made surveys and
measurements thereon, resulting in his map or plan of the
same, which is of great value to Mr. Shields and to the city.
It shows that large accretions have come to this island,
greatly adding to its value. The former waterway between
it and Hutchinson's Island has, as a result of the training
wall built by the government, been done away with, so that
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the two islands have become one, which means an increase
of land to the owners of each, and makes the river front of
what was Fig Island, now the southwestern and greatly extended frontag6 of Hutchinson's Island.
Mr. Howard has agreed with the engineers of the Seaboard Air Line Railway Company, on the true dividing line
between the two properties, being practically the middle
thread of the former waterway or ship channel between the
two islands, which division line is entirely satisfactory to
Mr. Shields' counsel and to myself.
On December 3Oth, 1904, it was agreed between Messrs.
Wilson & Rogers and myself that,
(a) By agreement, Mr. Thomas E. Shields will be made
a party plaintiff in said case;
(b) It is conceded that the title of the city to the eastern
half under the Bilbo decrl is perfect;
(c) But, the only difference between us is as to the true
and exact location of the dividing line between the Shields'
portion and the portion belonging to the city, and Mr. Sugden and Mr. Howard, the engineers of the respective parties,
are now conferring so as to locate and fix this line of division;
(d) We expect to arrange this among ourselves, and then
will follow the proper amendments and a consent decree;
(e) Along with the decree will be arranged the necessary
deeds, inter-partes, as to the dividing line between the Fig
Island owners and the Hutchmson Island owner, with maps
of record, so that hereafter there will be no confusion or
doubt, but absolutely clear titles, with boundaries, accurately
defined and mapped, and all of record.
248 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
XXVIII.
In addition to the foregoing a number of matters have
been investigated, settled and disposed of without litigation,
not necessary to he detailed herein.
XXIX.
I have attended to the investigation of titles and drawing
of deeds to lands sold to the city for extension and opening
of streets, and all other necessary conveyances and contracts,
as to all of which I beg to refer to such documents, and index to same, in the office of the Clerk of Council, without
detailing them herein.
XXX.'
I have also attended the meetings of Council, and of committees when needed, have drawn such ordinances, resolutions, reports and other legal documents, as were required
from time to time, have attended to the daily routine business of the office, including advice to the Mayor, the Aldermen, heads of 'departments, and officials generally.
With assurances of high respect, I remain, Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
WM. GARRARD,
City Attorney.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 249
REPORT OP RECORDER OP POLICE COURT.
Savannah, Ga.. January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers,
Mayor of Savannah.
Dear Sir:I have the honor to submit to you this my annual report of the record of the work of the Police Court of
this city for the year 1904.
This report has been withheld for the reason that many of
the fines imposed by the court in December are not paid
until the middle of January. It is desired that my report
should cover the entire twelve months of the year, and had
it been submitted promptly on January ist it would have
been necessary to have left out the work of December, as
has heretofore been done in my annual reports. This report will therefore cover a period of thirteen months including December, 1903, which month was not embraced in the
annual report of 1903.
During the twelve months of 1904 there were 6,042 arrests made by the Police Department, of which 1,560 were
white people and 4,582 were persons of color. There were
accordingly disposed of by the court during the year past
approximately 6,000 cases on the fine docket. Of this number it will be interesting to note that in 3,342 cases the
charges were disorderly conduct and drunk and disorderly,
1,028 white persons and 2,314 persons of color.
For the twelve months ending December 3ist, 1904, fines
amounting to $18,554.00 were imposed by the court on the
fine docket, and the sum collected from fines on this docket
for the same period amounted to $9,215,00. My report for
250 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
1903 showed the amount of fines imposed on the fine docket
to be $19,426.00, out of which there was collected the sum
of $8,874.90, the increase in fines collected from the fine
docket in 1904 over the fines collected in 1903 amounting
to $340.10.
In the month of December, 1903, which as above stated
was not included in the report of 1903, fines were imposed
to $2,086.00, and the fines collected that month amounted
to $986.50.
During the year 1904 the Information Docket of the Court
which has heretofore been used for cases of disorderly conduct and other violations of law, was devoted almost altogether to the collection of licenses, the money in- every instance paid to the court being turned over to the City Marshal. While there were five hundred cases on this docket
in 1903 there were only two hundred in 1904. The fact that
$618.00 in fiines was collected from this docket in 1903.
while only $113.00 was collected in 1904, is thus accounted
for.
The total amount of fines collected from both dockets
for 1904 amounted to $9,328.00, as against $9492.00
for the year 1903, there being an increase of fines collected
from the fine docket in 1904 over 1903, and a decrease in
fines collected from the information docket.
Including December, 1903, the total amounts of fines imposed by the court for thirteen months was $22,096.00, and
the total sum collected from all sources was $10,314.50.
As heretofore stated there was no decrease in fines collected from the fine docket in the twelve months of 1904,
but on the other hand there was an increase; and the statements repeatedly made and published that the fines of the
court for the year decreased by reason of the absence of the
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Recorder in September for two weeks on his regular vacation is error and an unjust reflection upon the aldermen presiding during that time. In September fines amounting to
$950.00 were collected, and only in two other months in the
year was this amount exceeded.
While there is really a decided increase in fines for 1904,
this was due to the growth of the city and the increase in
the number of arrests; for this court is not run merely for
the purpose of revenue, but more for the preservation of
peace and good order in the city, and that the laws may be
properly respected and obeyed.
It can be safely said that Savannah is one of the most orderly cities in the South, if not the most orderly, considering that it is a coast city, and that the greater portion, of the
population consists of negroes. This will be borne out by
a comparison of the police records of this city with those of
other cities.
Six hundred and twenty-four cases involving a violation
of the laws of the state, were sent to the City Court for trial
during the year past, and one hundred and sixty-nine to the
Superior Court of Chatham County, a much smaller number than were sent up in 1903. Of the 624 cases sent to the
City Court of Savannah, the greater portion involved larceny charges, the exact number committed on this charge
being 352. Larceny is almost altogether confined to negroes,
and this crime will continue to be committed by them until
their race is elevated.
Attention is called to the fact that there are many ordinances in existence in which there is no penalty provided for
a violation or the penalty is not complete. I deem it therefore of the utmost importance that a general ordinance be
passed by Council at once providing that wherever no pen-
252 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
alty is named in an ordinance for a violation thereof, that
the court shall have power to fine or imprison any party
found guilty of a violation.
From information gathered from the trial of cases docketed during the Christmas holidays. I am of the opinion that
the use of dynamite sticks should be prohibited.
Out of the large number of cases tried during the year by
Police Court, only two cases were certioraried to the Superior Court of Chatham County.
The court is much indebted to the Superintendent of Police and the sergeants on duty each morning in court, for the
good order in court and for the rapid and regular dispatch
of business. Clerk of Council, J. Robert Creamer, has also
rendered able and faithful assistance to the court in its work.
Very respectfully,
SHELBY MYRICK,
Recorder of the Police Court, City of Savannah.
Report from the Fine Docket of Police Court, showIng the Aggregate Amonnt of Fines Imposed and
tke Aggregate Amount of Fines Collected from
December 1st, 19O3, to December 31st, 19O4.
Month?. Year. " Fines Imposed. Fines Collected.
December ..... 1903 $ 2,086 oo $ 986 50
January .......1904 955 oo 504 oo
February ...... 1904 MOO oo 600 oo
March ......... 1904 1,668 oo 608 oo
April .......... 1904 1,667 oo 603 oo
May .......... 1904 1,123 00 507 oo
June ..........1904 1,62000 91100
July ........... 1904 1,478 oo 65 oo
August ........ 1904 1,956 oo 955 oo
September ..... 1904 1,682 oo 950 oo
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October ...... .1904 1,848 oo 1,100 oo
November .....1904 1,54900 7000
December .....1904 1,59800 95260
Total fines imposed, not including December,
1^03 ..................................... .$18,554 oo
Total fines collected, not including December,
1903 ...................................... 9,215 oo
Total fines imposed, including December, 1903.. 20,640 oo
Total fines collected for thirteen months, including December, 1903 ........................ 10,201 50
Report from Information Docket of Police Court,
bowing tbe Aggregate Amount of Fines Imposed
and Collected from January 1st, 1OO4, to December
31st, 19O4.
Month*. Year. Fines Imposed. Fines Collected.
January ....... 1904 $ 33 oo $10 oo
February ...... 1904 191 oo 9 oo
March ......... 1904 7 oo 7 oo
April ......... 1904 10 oo ......
May .......... 1904 426 oo 15 oo
June .......... 1904 100 oo 17 oo
July .......... 1904 506 oo 5 oo
August ....... 1904 1800 4 oo
September .... 1904 26 oo 1800
October ...... 1904 24 oo 10 oo
November ..... 1904 15 oo 15 oo
December ....... 1904^ loo oo 3 oo
Totals ....................$ 1,456 oo .$i13 oo
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Comparative Statement of the Fine* imposed aa4
Collected ! Felice Court for tbe Tear* 19OS aa
194.
Total fines imposed in the year 1903, as shown in
last report, not including December, 1903..,. .$19426 oo
Total fines collected in 1903, as shown by last report, not including December, 1903........... 9,492 90
Total fines collected from the information docket
for 1903 .................................. 618 oo
Total fines imposed in 1904 ................... 20,010 oo
Total fines collected in 1904 .................. 9,328 oo
Total fines imposed for past thirteen months, including December, 1903 .................... 22,096 oo
Total fines collected for the past thirteen months
including December, 1903 .................. 10,314 50
Total fines imposed on information docket 1904.. 1456 oo
Total fines collected from information docket 1904 113 oo
Excess of fines collected from fine docket in 1904
over fines collected from fine docket in 1903.. 340 10
Decrease in fines collected from information
docket in 1904 as compared with fines collected
on that docket in 1903 ..................... 505. oo
Statement Showlag the Various State Offtakes Turaed
Over to the Higher CoartM from the Police Court
from January 1st, 19O4. to December Slat, 19*4.
City Court.
Larceny from house of property under value of $50... .215
Larceny from person of property under value of $50.. 19
Simple larceny .....................................118
Stabbing not in his own defense ..................... 23
Carrying concealed weapons ......................... 49
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V agrancy ......................................... 56
Stealing ride on railroad train ....................... 14
Carrying on a policy lottery ........................ 7
Shooting not in own defense ........................ 2
Aiding seamen to escape ............................ i
Shooting at street car .............................. i
Attempting to enter dwelling ........................ 6
Interference with employees ........................ I
Selling personal property held under conditional purchase 6
Gambling .......................................... 15
Attempting to shoot officer .......................... i
Malicious mischief .................................. 2
Driving horse without owner's consent............... 3
Pointing pistol at another .......................... 19
Receiving stolen property ........................... 4
Assault and "battery ................................ 16
Cheating and swindling ............................. 11
Cruelty to animals ................................. 3
Lewd houses ...................................... 2
Kidnapping ......................................... i
Keeping disorderly house ........................... 2
Keeping tippling house open on Sabbath ............. 16
Renting house for gaming purposes .................. i
Concealing smallpox ................................ 5
Disturbing worship ................................. I
Larceny from a railroad ............................ I
Keeping a gaming house ............................ i
Trespassing- ........................................ I
624
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Superior Court.
Larceny after trust ................................. 36
Burglary .... ...................................... 49
Assault with intent to rape .......................... 5
Assault with intent to murder ........................ 33
Falsely impersonating another ....................... 4
Robbery by force .................................. 10
Murder ............ ............................... 4
Receiving stolen property ........................... I
Attempt to commit burglary ........................ 2
Receiving guilty person charged with murder.......... i
Forgery ........................................... 6
Robbery by intimidation ............................. i
Escaped convicts ................................... 5
Obstructing railroad track .......................... i
Falsely making check on bank ...................... i
Entering and stealing from railroad car .............. 4
Larceny from house of property over value of $50...... 5
Keeping a gambling device .......................... i
Total ............................................169
Comparative Statement of the Cases Involving State
OsTease* Turned Over to the Higher Courts la Chat*
ham Couaty from the Police Court during the
Tears 19O3 a ad 19O4.
Cases sent to the City Court of Savannah for the year
1903 ........................................... 889
Cases sent to the Superior Court of Chatham County
for 1903 ....................................... 154
Total ..........................................1,043
Cases sent to the City Court of Savannah in 1904.... 624
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Cases sent to the Superior Court of Chatham County
in 1904 ....-..................................... 169
Total .......................................... 793
Decrease in cases sent to higher court in 1904 as compared with cases sent up in 1903 .................. 250

REPORTS
or
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
or THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH.
260 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
ANNUAL REPORT OP ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Savannah. Ga., January 1st, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor,
City of Savannah.
Dear Sir:I beg to submit herewith the annual report of
St. Joseph's Hospital for the year 1904. Report of city and
county patients treated, nursed, fed, supplied with medicines,
stimulants, operation outfits, surgical dressings, bedding,
laundry, etc., from January ist to December 3ist, 1904.
Summary of reports submitted each month to Dr. W. F.
Brunner, Health Officer.
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Average cost per capita per annum to
City ...................$ 6.6514-
County ................ 4.43^.
Combined .............. 11.0894
*Moribund on admission, six (6).
Respectfully submitted,
SISTER M. DOMINICA,
Superior.
262 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP TCLTAIR HOSPITAL.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
As President of the Telfair Hospital, I have the honor to
submit the following report:
The year 1904 has been an exceptionally busy one for the
hospital.
The hospital has been open the whole year, and has treated
a greater number of patients than ever before since its foundation.
The number of maternity casls has been very larger
The death rate has been very small.
The permanent improvements are:
ist. A well arranged fire escape.
2nd. A sun parlor for patients and visitors.
3rd. A new wood house, a fowl house and a new yard
around the laundry for drying clothes.
Dr. Jabez Jones, as Surgical Assistant, and Dr. Louis M.
Warfield, as Medical Assistant, have given their efficient services throughout the year. They served entirely without
remuneration.
Dr. Carter and Dr. John K. Train are the newly elected
assistants for the year 1905.
Drs. Train and Warfield have conducted the Out-Patient
Department for the past year, and I respectfully refer you
to their report of that department.
The second graduation of the Training School took place
in April last, when three student nurses graduated and received their diplomas.
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The following Statement will show Items of
DisbunementB.
1903. 1904.
Beef, mutton, poultry .............$ 746 54 $ 1,254 55
Groceries, vegetables ............. 1,19003 1,65230
Milk ............................ 21777 I7I 4
Bread ........................... 129 70 344 78
Gas and electricity ............... 298 91 338 42
Coal and wood .................. 447 65 632 16
Medicines ....................... 339 i6 551 39
Medical supplies and instruments .. 427 85 1,046 83
Salaries ......................... 3,345 61 4,440 09
Incidentals ...................... 149 4O 271 05
Repairs' ......................... 180 32 239 03
Improvements ^.................. 2,84915 1,66461
Crockery and furnishings ......... 447 77 417 74
Sundries ........................ 466 41 245 04
Totals ........................ .$11,236 28 $13,269 39
Income.
Balance from 1903 ...........................$ 1,116 48
Received from Telfair Estate .................. 7,300 oo
Received from Pay Patients ................... 5,744 76
$14,161 24
Expenses of 1904 ............................ 13,269 39
Balance carried forward ......................$ 891 85
264 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
President's Report.
Free patients ..................................... 277
Pay patients ...................................... 184
Total for year .................................. 461
Number of patients ............................... 461
Infants born .......................~.............. 55
Number of deaths .................................. 13
Hospital days ....................................8,912
Free patients' days ............................... ,6,022
Pay patients' days ................................ 2,890
Total ............................................8,912
Respectfully submitted,
LOUISA PORTER MINIS,
President Telfair Hospital.
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REPORT OP GEORGIA INFIRMARY POR YEAR 1904.
(Colored.)
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Dear Sir:I beg to submit herewith report of the operations of the Georgia Infirmary for the year 1904.
Number patients in Infirmary January I, 1904...... 39
Number patients admitted during 1904 ............ 643
Number patients cared for during 1904.............. 682
Number patients discharged during 1904 .......... 494
Number patients died during 1904.................. 158
Number patiints remaining January i, 1905........ 30
Largest number patients in Infirmary at one time.... 53
Smallest number patients in Infirmary at one time.... 21
Number of births ................................ 3
Number brought to Infirmary in dying condition..... 71
Mortality ........................ 23 17-100 per cent.
Mortality exclusive of brought to Infirmary in dying
condition ......................... 14 12-100 per cent.
Number of attendants including nurses and help..... 21
Total number days charity patients................. 11,289
Total number days pay patients...,...............; 1,671
Total number days all patients .................... 12,960
Daily average number patients during year ........ 35J4
Expenses for year ........................... .$9,253.20
Average cost per patient per diem ..............71 4-100.
Appropriation from City and County would average
per charity patient, per diem ..................620
266 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Receipts.

Appropriation from city ...................... .$4,500 oo
Appropriation from county .................... 2,500 oo
Received from pay patients .................... 1,253 15
Dividend from Reppard Iron Co. ............... 80 oo
Interest from investment ...................... 234 66
Donation from Savannah Benevolent Association.. 150 oo
Donation from Dr. Elliott .................... 25 oo
Donation from Mr. A. Shulhafer ............... 5 oo
Donation from unknown party ................. 10
Collection taken up by Independent Presbyterian
Church .................................... 43 14
$8,791 05
Expenie*.
Salaries, including nurses and help ... .$3,948 84
Provisions ......................... 2.752 03
Drugs and surgical supplies ......... 910 83
Household supplies ................. 650 17
Undertakers' account ............... 318 oo
Repairs, plumbing and painting ...... 152 76
Coal and wood .................... 368 30
Interest ........................... 91 94
Insurance ......................... 31 92
Telephone ......................... 25 oo
Laundry ........................... i 41
Advertising and printing ............ 2 oo
$9253 20
Deficit January i, 1904 .............. 451 99$9,705 19
Deficit January i, 1905 ............. $ 914 14
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 267
In addition to above appropriations the city donated to the
Infirmary the amount of its city taxes for 1903, $173,55, and
bills for paving sidewalk and curbing, and paving Abercorn
Street, $916.08$1,089.63.
Very Respectfully,
C. M. GILBERT,
President.
268 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OF CHARITY HOSPITAL
Savannah, Ga., January 17, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Dear Sir:Following is the report of Charity Hospital
for year ending December 31, 1904:
Total number males .............................. 87
Total number females ............................ 64
Total number patients ............................ 151
Total number days ............................... i ,787
Total medical cases .............................. 83
Total surgical cases .............................. 68
Discharged cured or benefited ..................... 129
Total number deaths ............................. 14
Number in hospital Dec. 31, 1904 ................. 8
Of the total number of deaths reported, 5 were from pulmonary tuberculosis, and 2 from carcinoma.
Receipt*.
Appropriation from city .......................$ 900 oo
From pay patients ........................... 503 98
From churches, societies and entertainments .... 60 48
Donations from individuals .................... 19 61
$1484 07
Expenditure*.
Salaries ......................................$ 408 oo
Groceries .................................... 292 91
Fuel ........................................ 84 63
Medicines and surgical supplies ................ 128 13
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Meats, vegetables, milk and incidentals ........ 224 54
Burial of paupers ............................. 12 oo
Improvements ................................ 172 01
Insurance .................................... 40 oo
Printing ..................................... 29 75
Telephone ................................... 24 75
$1416 72
Balance on hand Jan. i, 1905 ................ 67 35
Respectfully submitted,
F. S. BELCHER, M. D.,
Secretary.
270 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP SAVANNAH PORT SOCIETY.
Savannah, Ga., June I3th, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor.
Dear Sir:During the past year the Savannah Port Society has continued its good work and with its usual success.
With its reading rooms, chapel and dormitory it fills a much
needed want, and is of great service to the seamen coming
to the porti
The last report of our efficient Chaplain and Superintendent shows that during the year he held 119 religious meetings in the chapel, the total attendance of seamen being
4,449, with an average attendance at each meeting of 37;
that he made 521 visits to vessels and 53 to the hospitals in
the interest of the seamen, distributing tracts and testaments
and other reading matter, and, in various ways, tried to be
of religious and practical service to the seamen.
The reading rooms have been open all through the year
and the sailors have made good use of them. In these rooms
there is an abundance of good reading matter, including a
number of the leading papers and magazines, and innocent
games. There are also writing rooms that the sailors can
use, and this is a good place for the reception of their mail
and social intermingling. Our Superintendent also sent home
for sailors in different countries money aggregating $171.38,
and received during the year for safe keeping $1,800.00.
The dormitories were open from the first of June to the first
of November and were well patronized.
In the way of charity, we gave 698 nights free lodging to
seamen in distress, assisted them as to food and clothing and
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helped them to secure employment. Sailors without vessels
are given a place to sleep at the rooms without charge and
are otherwise looked after.
Yours very truly,
SAM'L B. ADAMS,
President Savannah Port Society.
' MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OP GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Since the re-organization of our Society upon its present
basis, the first by-law, requiring an annual report from the
President, and the setting forth of such changes and aims
as the highest interests of the Society demand, can have but
little, if any, application to that branch which constitutes the
Public Library, and which is managed by a joint committee
almost if not entirely independent in its character and conduct.
About the only responsibility now resting upon the President consists in the selection of the five members who constitute the half of the joint committee of management and
most directly represent the Society. These members when
appointed were all recognized in this community as gentlemen of the highest character; and their faithful, zealous and
capable performance of duty has demonstrated equal fitness
and efficiency.
This valuable section of our Society has been conducted
during the first year of its administration with so much zeal
and ability and has acomplished so much of value to the
community, that your President, even if empowered, could
not now suggest its present betterment, and can only invoke a more liberal endowment for the purchase of a larger
supply of reading matter, and of a more valuable and better
class of books.
The annual report of the chairman of the Committee of
Management, Mr. George J. Baldwin, is so succinct, >et
ample and complete that with the report of our efficient Librarian, Mr. William Harden, as an added exhibit, it leaves
nothing for the President to say, and any words he might
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add would amount to surplusage and constitute idle repetition. I can, therefore, only ask that the able report of the
Public Library Committee may be considered and received
as an exhibit to this, my own report.
I am much gratified by one feature in this report, and that
is the exhibition of an increasing tendency to more instructive and serious reading. It is true that the demand for fiction is still abnormally large; but this is to be expected, for
the infant must crawl before the child can toddle, or the man
advance.
There is an evolution in reading as in everything else, ind
light and entertaining matter comes first in the natural order of procedure. For the first six months of the preceding year there were 1,048 calls for history; during the year
just ended there were 3,699. After allowing for the largely
increased membership of the Library a distinct tendency to-
.wards more serious reading matter is apparent, and this I
believe will increase with the efflux of time and the larger
enlightenment of the community.
A second and very important branch of the purposes of
our Society, and one contemplated by its original charter,
. was the collecting, preserving and diffusing information relating to the history of the State of Georgia in particular.
In this department not much progress could be made because of the inadequate resources of the Society. The only
method by which such information can be diffused is by having recourse to the printing press, and this is expensive.
But in 1901 the proceedings of the Council of Safety were
published, with the concurrence of the Society, by the
Daughters of the American Revolution, and at their own
expense.
In 1902 the Order Book of General Samuel Elbert was
published through the liberality of Mr. W. J. DeRenne.
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At our last annual meeting it was determined that the
first publication by the Society at its own expense should be
the letters of James Habersham. This duty was entrusted
to the Committee on Printing and Publishing of which Mr.
Otis Ashmore was chairman. The printing has been accomplished most satisfactorily, and a very neat and readable
volume has been prepared and 500 copies are ready for distribution.
Most of the labor of reading, correcting, revising, supervising the printing, binding and illustration, very naturally fell
upon the chairman of the Committee, to whom full credit
should be accorded for the production of a very attractive
volume, illustrated with an excellent picture of Mr. Habersham, and in all respects creditable to and worthy of the
Society.
With further means the Society can more extensively and
efficiently, more widelv and liberally, prosecute this very im-.
portant function.
In reference to the third department of our Society, the
Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, for which we are the
Trustee, and for whose guidance and influence we are responsible, I shall have more to say. The most important
and the saddest announcement I have to make was the death
on the 18th ult. of our able and devoted Director, Mr. Carl
L. Brandt. The importance of this death to our Academy
and the almost irreparable loss it involves will be emphasized in the memorial and resolutions to be submitted by the
committee appointed by the Board of Curators to prepare
them. It devolves upon rne, however, without recapitulating the extent and character of the artistic work accomplished by Director Brandt for our Academy, and which I
have to some extent discussed in former reports, to express
my very deep regret that his failing health prevented the
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completion of two of the large panel pictures for our Hall
of Casts, for the preliminary sketches of which we sent him
to Europe. He was able to finish the Egyptian Sphinx, the
Acropolis and Parthenon at Athens, and the Roman Cam*
pagna; and these complete and beautiful works of art, lifelike and realistic to a most wonderful degree, as all who have
seen the originals testify, constitute permanent adornments
to our collection. But the other two contemplated pictures,
The Ruins of Paestum and the Bay of Naples, alas! could
not be finished, and their absence will constitute a lamentable loss to a Hall of Casts they would have rendered unique
in its character and most attractive in its assemblage. It is
very questionable, I think, whether any artist can be found
able to complete these unfinished scenes in the spirit and
realism in which they were conceived and projected.
So far as can be ascertained, until the official probate of
Director Branch's will, he has made a most liberal gift of
his large picture, "The Death of the Black Prince,'' of his
beautiful "Head of Christ," and of several smaller pictures
to the Academy.
That the last picture painted by him, "The Death of
Christ," is the property of the Academy is, I think, made
certain by his letter to me, written from his home on the
Hudson, and bearing date October 23rd, 1904, which letter
I shall here copy in full, as I consider it touching in its
pathos, and so illustrative of the sublime courage, endurance
and devotion to his art of Director Brandt; of his absorbing
interest in and devotion to our Academy, and of the generous and noble traits of his character, that I deem it fully
worthy of a permanent place in our records; and I do not
hesitate to hold it up to all our people, young and old, who
are struggling against anguish and disaster in the performance of high endeavor or duty, as a most illustrious example
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of what constancy and courage can accomplish. Our young
men need not search the pages of Plutarch for an illustration
of heroism when they can read of this one most directly,
pointedly and pathetically brought home to them:
"Hastings-on-Hudson. N. Y., Oct. 23rd, 1904.
''To Col, George A. Mercer, President Georgia Historical
Society.
"My Dear Colonel:I have delayed writing to you firstly
because I wished so much for the moment to come when I
could truly say that I believed an improvement in my malady
was actually in sight, and secondly, to be able to announce
that I had for you and the Board of Managers a great surprise.
"I can do so now. My pains are less, I sleep better at
night, and although food is to me still loathsome I can and
do take a small amount of nourishment, the yellow of egg
beaten in coffee twice a day and sometimes a very little oatmeal ; fruit I can eat.
"The surprise of which I speak is that the large picture
of Christ which I hoped would at least make progress during the summer, I have finished. It is beautiful and" I am
entirely satisfied and although an artist thinks his work never
done or finished I believe that my satisfaction will not alone
be lasting, but will increase as the picture tones down.
, "It would be interesting if the history of the painting of
this picture, I mean the condition under which it has been
brought to a successful' completion, were known. How I
was carried to my studio, moved by my servant up and down,
to and fro on an improjtised scaffold, and after, from four
to six hours daily, constant pain harrassing me for three
months, brought back to my bed and with hot water bags
surrounded; an impaired circulation in almost my entire
body, from numb ice cold feet to above my knees, renewed
and thus with some sleep one or two hours only, gradually
recuperating, and so ready for another day. My indomitable German energy and the constant whisper so near my
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heart, 'no one can finish that picture in the spirit that you
have conceived it but yourself has enabled me to do what
I have done.
"It will be packed as soon as the paint is sufficiently dry
and shipped to Savannah, where I shall follow with my family soon after. I am now anxious to finish my "Temples of
Paestum" and the "Bay of Naples." Will it not be lovely to
have these ready for a first view this season and the presentation of the Christ picture to the Telfair Academy of Arts
and Sciences ? I give this work to the Academy because of
the great esteem and the high regard in which I hold the
founder of the Academy, Miss Mary Telfair, an'd the keen
appreciation most sincerely felt by me for the support constantly received from the Board of Managers and the Savannahians generally in this most ardent workestablishing
an art center in the South, an art temple with a collection
of works of art of the highest standard, the influence of
which cannot fail to become more far reaching than we can
now see.
"We must make the occasion of the unveiling and presentation of the Christ picture one of the events of the history
in Savannah, thus, and only in this way, can we hope to draw
the public nearer the Academy.
"My scheme of rearranging the gallery is very elaborate.
The effect when all is in place, clearlw- in my mind now, will
produce an entirely new aspect of trfe collection.
"How happy I shall feel I cannot tell you in words when
the picture, "Get thee hence, Satan" impresses, as it will and
must do, the beholder with a feeling and desire 'to follow
Him,' leaving it better men and better women.
"Yours very truly,
CARL L. BRANDT, N. A., Director."
On Sunday afternoon, January 22nd, 1905, the mortal remains of Director Brandt were committed to the earth in
Bonaventure Cemetery, in a spot selected by himself, overhanging the river bank in a line with and not far from the
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last resting place of General Jackson, the President of our
Society to whom we were indebted for his advent here. He
had returned to Savannah to die, and he had declared that
having been very close to his friend, the General, in life, he
wished to be as near to him as possible after death. The
announcement of his decease, though hourly expected, was
to his friends extremely sad, and I confess that I received
it with sinking heart and rising tears. His obsequies were
even more pathetic. They began in the Tejfair Academy
surrounded by the works of art and influences so dear to
him during life. They ended in that solemn mausoleum on
the banks of the flowing river. It was a private interment,
and only members of his family and a few close friends, including the Board of Curators, were present. Far from his
adopted state, like a stranger in a strange land, he was committed to a foreign soil, but warmed and made green by love
and appreciation, at his own request.
The cheering sun was sinking behind the western verge
and shrouding our world in shadow. The birds had finished
their requiem from the solemn trees, and were folding their
wings for slumber. The funereal gray moss festoons scarcely stirred in the suspended air. AH the voices of nature
were hushed. The dark river was ebbing to its lowest flow,
and fast shrinking to the sea. And when was spoken the
last sad message to mortality, "dust to dust, earth to earth,
ashes to ashes," it stirred a plaintive, pathetic and enduring
echo in many a sad and stricken soul, for we realized then
that all that we had known, or could know, in this world of
our brother and our friend had vanished forever into the
eternal mystery.
But if our instructor has departed let not his lessons be
lost. Let us strive, in his own words, to establish an art
center in the South, an art temple, with a collection of works
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of art of the highest standard, the influence of which cannot
fail to become more far reaching than we can now see.
If any one individual in this our beautiful city has striven
to teach us where our bruised bodies and wearied minds can
find fitting and elevated repose; if any one has sought in the
noble words of Professor Huxley "to demonstrate that in
that mystic world of art there can be found a source of pleasure without alloy, a serene resting place for worn out humanity" it has been Director Brandt.
Even in this our materialized age and country the larger
and more cultured communities of the North and West are
fast beginning to learn that beauty is an asset of value, and
can find its equivalent in coin. It is time for Savannah to
learn this lesson. Beauty for its own sake wins few adherents; but converted into the hand maid of utility it is fast
forging its way.
When De Toqueville visited this country and prepared
his splendid treatise on Democracy in America, in drawing
his fine parallel between the characteristic qualities of the
Northern and Southern sections, he declared that the avidity of the former in pursuit of gain amounted to a species
of heroism. Could he have studied it later, he might have
asserted that it amounted to a species of diabolism. But
now, thanks to art lovers and enthusiasts like Director
Brandt, a new leaven is in many places entering the lump.
Few who do not peruse the great Northern papers and magazines dream how large an area of land is being devoted to
the purpose of parks and beauty spots for the people, and
what immense sums are being devoted to their adornment.
I had occasion in my last annual message to quote a well
recognized authority to the effect that the unartistic qualities and repellant approaches of the first Brooklyn bridge
had caused to that citv a loss of at least fifteen million dol-
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lars by driving away business houses and residences which
otherwise would have sought its vicinage.
So fully is this truth now realized that efforts are being
made to render the third bridge, which is to span the East
River, beautiful in its approaches and structure. The first
plans have been submitted to a celebrated firm of architects
for revision and the securing of an artistic setting, and these
again have been subjected to the inspection of the New York
Art Commission, composed of eminent artists, and the combined efforts and results promise a structure that in aesthetic
qualities will lead the world, and will, in the language of
Keats, constitute a thing of beauty that will be a joy forever.
In this connection I was greatly gratified to read in the
late message of our Mayor the proposition that more attention should be paid to the beautification of our own city, and
a plea for the restoration of our system of parks and squares
which made the original plan of Savannah so unique- and
attractive. I have always felt that the City Administration,
whichever it was responsible for the infraction of this plan,
was deserving of the severest animadversion; and I am far
from sure that succeeding administrations having it in their
power to correct this omission and grave municipal mutilation, and neglecting to do so, can be held free from condemnation. I only regret that the Mayor did not assume his
present position years ago. I fear now that it is like placing a plaster upon a bruise after death has intervened.
I am free to confess that with many of the policies and
practices of the present municipal administration I have not
been able to coincide. But to me the good of Savannah is
paramount, and I would cordially co-opferate with any administration or society that was honestly seeking this end.
In this connection I desire to submit seriously to the
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Georgia Historical Society a proposition I have heretofore
casually suggestedto resolve itself into what may be styled
an Aesthetic Exchange, and to seek to accomplish for the
aesthetic interests of our city what the Chamber of Com
merce is now so successfully doing for its manufacturing
and material necessities. Of course, the aid and influence
of our Society would be intellectual and moral only. It
could not use any of its funds to further such a purpose
worthy as it might be. But we now have fifty-eight members, men of sufficient standing and affluence to be able and
willing to contribute $25.00 annually to our support. Would
not the combined motive and influence of this .membership
operate with some force in this community?
As illustrative of the need of such help and the present
penury of mere aesthetic endeavor, let me call the attention
of the Society to a recent appeal to the municipal authorities
to supply some additional means for the purchase of books
for the public library, which would enure to the enlightenment and permanent benefit of our people. Also to another
appeal to pay for the paving of the short section of State
Street north of the Telfair Academy, which was absolutely
demanded to save its beautiful works of art from dirt and
destruction. To both of these very reasonable appeals the
city turned a deaf ear. It will be very interesting and illustrative to observe what it will donate to an ephemeral and
fleeting festivity, a flying squadron, about to skip through
the city, and which can leave no possible impress or permanent benefit to the community, but which is backed by trade
interests, and not dependent upon mere intellectual and
aesthetic appeal.
In a recent reading of Herbert Spencer's autobiography
I was impressed by a coloquy with Professor Huxley. Spencer had said to him that it was so difficult and almost im-
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possible for a man to make his mark in the world, and Huxley, in his usual grand spirit of self-abnegation, replied,
"Spencer, it is not necessary to make a mark; it is only
necessary to give a push."
Is there any member of this Society who is willing to admit that 'he is not able, if he so desires, to give at least a push
in the right directionby his voice, his example, his influence, to create some impetus for art and beauty, and for the
larger adornment and attractiveness of the city in which he
makes his home? I firmly believe that if this Society had
been organized as an Aesthetic Exchange and had moved
with sufficient concert of action and impetus, its influence
could have prevented that deplorable departure from our
former municipal plan which arrested the formation of
squares south of Gaston Street. This unfortunate municipal
mayhem was perpetrated only because there was nobody or
company of sufficient influence and authority to protest
against and oppose it. And this marring of municipal beauty
and attractiveness will continue into our future growth unless some combined effort is organized to arrest it.
With our Society thus unified we might expand it from
the formal functions of a small committee of management
into a body of influential citizens actively co-operating for.
and deeply interested in, mtmicip'1 ! bett-rment, and might
impart flavor and utility into gatherings now purely formal
and dull.
After the transaction of routine business an hour might
be devoted to aesthetic discussion and encouragement; and
citizens and even strangers, and members of our Park and
Tree Commission, and any others havine the best aesthetic
interests of Savannah at heart, mi?ht be invited to visit us
and exchange views and help to stimulate progress.
I am sure that we need here, and probably everywhere, in
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our country, some strongly operative influence to counteract
leveling tendencies, and stimulate ideal aspirations. What
is chiefly wanted in the present age, says Professor Tyndall,
is the uplifting power of an ideal element in human life. We
have become far too material in America. There is a lamentable exuberance of that utilitarian tendency to drag
everything grand and inspiring to the low level of the ground,
and to depress all that can elevate and broaden the soul.
There is a disposition to implant in the public schools and
in the untutored mind a spirit of mechanism rather than an
aspiration for culture; to make of the fingers factors higher
than the faculties; to subordinate mentality to manipulation.
It is the same spirit which would dessicate the noble palisades of the Hudson into a rubble for roads: slit the sublime torrent of Niagara into shreds of utility, prostitute its
glory to a leverage for trade, and desecrate its soul-shaking
grandeur into a factorship for plants. Such a spirit may
indefinitely multiply our material goods and worldly possessions. If persistently and exclusively pursued it will inevitably pauperize our souls.
GEORGE A. MERCER,
, . President.
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REPORT OP THE BOARD OP MANAGERS OP THC
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Savannah, Ga., January I, 1905.
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and to the Georgia Historical Society.
Gentlemen:Acting under the agreement between the
City of Savannah and the Historical Society, the Board of
Managers of the Public Library has the honor to submit
the second annual report of its actings and doings during
the year ending December 3ist, 1904. attaching hereto as
required, the reports of its Librarian and Treasurer.
The first annual report rendered January ist, 1904, covered only a portion of the previous calendar year, the Library having been only partially opened on June I7th, 1903,
and hardly being in proper operating condition before the
end of July.
This report was intended to constitute a very full and complete record of the history of the Public Library from its
foundation up to the end of the year. It contained, among
other items of interest, a short history of the steps which led
to the founding of the Public Library on its present basis,"
a full copy of the agreement creating the Board of Managers, the by-laws adopted by the board, together with the
rules and regulations prepared by it under which the library
was opened to the public. Copies of these rules and regulations were placed in the hands of Mr. William Harden,
Librarian, and freely distributed to the public.
The above information, couoled with the detailed reports
of the Library Committee, and the Treasurer, together with
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a copy of the annual address of the President of the Georgia
Historical Society, forms a complete and detailed history of
the founding of the Public Library. This information was
therefore printed in pamphlet form for general distribution.
. The terms of offices of Messrs. Thos. Gamble, Jr., and
William W. Mackall, expired on December 3ist, 1903, both
gentlemen being reappcinted for an additional term of five
years, Mr. Gamble by the City of Savannah, and Mr. Mackall by the Georgia Historical Society.
The membership of the Board is as follows:
Term Appointed by Appointed by the Expires. dry of Savannah. Georgia Historical Society.
Dec. 31, 1904....H. W. Witcover... H. C. Cunningham.
Dec. 31, 1905... .John M. Thomas... George J. Baldwin.
Dec. 31, 1906... .W. C. Travis.......Otis Ashmore.
Dec. 31, 1907....A. A. Lawrence... .R. J. Nunn.
Dec. 31, 1908... .Thos. Gamble, Jr.. William W. Mackall.
The officers of the Board of Managers for the year were:
George J. Baldwin ....................... Chairman.
A. A. Lawrence .................... Vice-Chairman.
Thos. Gamble, Jr. ........................Secretary.
John M. Thomas ........................Treasurer.
The Chairman of the Special Library Committee was Mr.
.Otis Ashmore, and the Chairman of the Finance and Auditing Committee was Mr. W. C. Travis, these two committees being the standing committees of the Board of Managers.
It seems well to comment upon the enthusiastic interest
of the Board in its duties. It will be noted by the Librarian's
report that the members of the Library Committee, who
have special charge of the daily workings of the library, paid
668 visits to the building during the year. The meetings of
the Board were always well attended, and we believe that
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it is owing to this strong interest displayed by every one
connected with the Library that it has become so instantly
popular, and is so constantly increasing its usefulness to the
public. The very cordial recognition of the advantages offered by the library shown both by public comment and by
the increased use of all departments has been thoroughly appreciated by the managers.
There have been several minor changes in the by-laws
during the year, viz.: the insertion of a provision that the
officers of the Board shall be elected annually at its January
meeting, and shall hold office until their successors are
elected and qualified, also the reduction of the quorum from
six members to five on account of the absence from the city
during the summer of so many members. The only change in
the operating rules of the library has been one permitting
children under fourteen years of age to take out cards in
their own name, the parent or guardian in each case being
required to sign the application in order that a responsible
person may guard against carelessness and loss. This privilege has been largely utilized.
Insurance upon the building and contents remains unchanged, the amount of this having been stated in the last
annual report, and having been satisfactory to the Georgia
Historical Society.
The building has been kept in good condition throughout.
$328.40 having been expended during the year for necessary
repairs and improvements.
The Board has spared no effort in acquainting the public
fully with the contents of the library, and the advantage of
its use, believing that the greatest possible publicity in this
respect is advisable, having been ably seconded in this respect by both of the newspapers. Circulars have been sent
out broadcast instructing the public how to procure cards
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to enable them to use the library. Lists of all accessions of
books have been published in the Morning News by the
courtesy of that paper as soon as they have been received.
All acts of the Board during the year which have been of
any public interest, have been daily reported in the newspapers the morning after each meeting. Bulletins on various subjects have been posted in the reading room.
The Treasurer's report attached shows a careful and exact record of all receipts and expenditures. The utmost
economy of operation has been compulsory on account of
the very moderate amount of money at our disposal and
every safeguard has been thrown around the expenditures.
No money is expended unless first recommended by a committee, then approved by the Board, and the expenditure
finally approved by the Finance Committee before the money
is paid out by the Treasurer.
The Board feels that the present salaries paid to the Librarian and the two assistants are very inadequate for the
amount of work necessarily required, which will constantly
increase from year to year, and calls attention to the fact
that the salaries, including the wages of the janitor, amount
to only $1,812 for the year, while the Public Library in Atlanta, with a smaller number of volumes, spends $6,000 per
annum in salaries. The necessity for this very limited expenditure delays the progress of cataloging of the books,
prevents the Librarian's time being used to assist the public in the selection of books, and sadly limits the accession
of much desired and badly needed books, thousands of which
would be welcomed by the users of the library.
The Board presented a petition to the Honorable Mayor
and Aldermen of the city requesting an increase of $2,000
in their annual appropriation in order that the work of the
library might be enlarged, its usefulness increased, and the
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annual depreciation due to the loss and wearing out of the
books made good. It is hoped that the city will decide to
make this necessary appropriation at an early date.
There is an increasing demand from residents of the
county living outside of the city limits for permission to use
the library, and the Board believes that it would be a very
wise act on the part of the Commissioners of Chatham
County for them to join with the city and the Historical Society in supporting the library and thus permit every citizen
of the county to enjoy its privileges. Such action by the
county is therefore respectfully recommended and stronglyurged.
A very full report by the Librarian is attached showing
in detail the statistics of the library.
It will be noted that the Treasurer received during the
year $391.47 from fines and reserves, a source of revenue
which assists in replacing the annual depreciation. The fines
were imposed upon persons who retained the books longer
than the time allowed, while the reserves come from small
fees paid by those who wish books reserved for them.
Many donations of books have been received showing a
very general desire to build up the library, while a single
donation of $25 in cash is reported by the Treasurer from
a citizen for the purchase of children's books. It is hoped
that during the coming year citizens generally will desire to
assist in enlarging the benefits of this library, and will follow' the example set by these donations, as many of our people could easily give sums of from one hundred to one thousand dollars to assist this work.
It is probable that many persons have in their possession
valuable books which they would be willing to entrust to the
care of the library, the accession of which would be welcomed. There are others who might be willing to give an entire
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collection of books, and in this way be of. service to their
community. Different organizations, such as the secret societies, churches, medical societies, etc., could with propriety
purchase with the advice of the Board, collections of books
relating to the subject in which they are each especially interested, and place them in charge of the library for the general benefit.
Reading and literary clubs, pursuing a special course of
reading, can make up their lists from books now in the library, purchasing additional ones which they could present
when the course is finished. The library will, upon application, and as far as its means permit, purchase any standard
books required to complete such a list upon any subject of
general interest. The co-operation of individual citizens or
organizations will be welcomed in every way.
Attention is called to the great and increasing use of the
library. Fifty-five thousand and forty-one books were taken
out during the past twelve months, and 78,117 visitors entered the building. This enormous use of the library has
taxed the abilities of every one connected with the work to
the utmost besides causing a very appreciable wear and tear
of the books which must be replaced. The classified list of
the occupations of those who have taken out cards and are
using the library constantly, is also interesting, and shows
conclusively that the general public is using the library, and
not the wealthier class.
The Board regrets that the great majority of books taken
out were volumes of fiction, but congratulates itself and the
city on the fact that more than 6,000 volumes were taken out
during the year on such subjects as history, literature, natural science, sociology, religion, and other subjects of study
and thought.
It is our policy and constant effort to find out what the
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public wants and to supply this want. Fiction is therefore
provided in sufficient quantities to attract readers to the
building in order that while there the Librarians may bring
them in contact with books on more valuable subjects of
permanent interest to cultivate an increasing desire for books
on standard subjects for mental improvement, and we are
gratified to note good results already on account of this
policy.
The accession of new books during the year has been most
limited owing to the very small amount of money available
for their purchase. The Board has endeavored to supply
the want for new novels and reading of the lighter sort by
renting from an association formed for that purpose 500
such books each month, principally the more recent works
of fiction and those of current interest. By procuring this
class of books on this rental system, we are enabled to devote larger sums to the purchase of the more standard books
of permanent value, and thus prevent the shelves of the library from becoming filled with books which are of no interest after they have once been read. Special attention has
been paid to securing copies of all books written or published by Georgians and particularly by citizens of Savannah,
it being our intention to carefully catalogue these for easy
reference.
New purchases are selected in several ways, every person
having a card who desires a book not owned by the library,
can make special application that such book be purchased.
These requests are carefully examined each month, and all
books of value are purchased as far as the funds at our disposal permit. In addition to this, the Special Library Committee carefully looks over all publishers' catalogues of new
books, selecting from them the most desirable.
The list of 8,000 standard books recently published by the
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 291
American Library Association is also utilized. This list
shows the concensus of opinion of all of the librarians of the
different public libraries in this country as to the best books
to be purchased by libraries of moderate size, and is the most
valuable compilation extant upon this subject.
Our books suffer a constant diminution from several
causes, but principally from the wear and tear clue to constant use. During the year 250 volumes were rebound in
an effort to guard against this loss as much as possible, while
a much larger number were repaired, but many books have
become entirely worn out and need replacement. Thirtyfive books have been lost by readers, though this loss clue
to various causes, is very small, being only six books out
of every 10,000 taken from the library. Every effort is made
to prevent loss, but occasionally it cannot be helped, as no
deposit is required to guarantee the return of the book. It
is hoped that every citizen will assist the Board in preventing losses of this character.
Another source of loss is due to the care taken by the
Board in guarding against the spread of contagious diseases
through the use of the library. A careful record is secured
from the health authorities of the city of all cases of contagious diseases, and if a book is returned from any household
in which there has been such a case, it is either disinfected
or destroyed at once, as may be decided by the Health Officer.
By order of the Board of Managers, I have the honor to
submit this second annual report together with the attached
reports of the Librarian and of the Treasurer.
Very respectfully,
GEO. J. BALDWIN, Chairman
of the Board of Managers of the Public Library.
292 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TREASURER'S REPORT.
January ist, 1904, to January ist, 1905.
Receipt!.
Cash on hand January ist, 1904. .....$ 84 77
From City of Savannah.............. 3,000 oo
From Georgia Historical Society..... 500 oo
From fines and reserves ............ 391 47
Donation for books ................ 25 oo$4.001 24
Expenditure*.
Salaries .......................... .$1,812 oo
Rent of books ..................... 342 08
New books ........................ 480 02
Periodicals, etc. .................... 199 06
Fuel .............................. 106 50
Lighting .......................... 241 74
Stationery ......................... 58 73
Printing ........................... 91 25
Repairs ............................ 45 76
Improvements ...................... 282 64
Insurance .......................... 21 64
Miscellaneous ...................... 282 83$3,964 25
Cash balance January ist, 1905..... $ 36 99
Respectfully submitted
(Signed) JOHN M. THOMAS,
Treasurer, Public Library.
I have examined the accounts and books of the Treasurer
of the Public Library from the ist of January, 1904, to the
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 293
1st of January, 1905, and find the same correct, with proper
vouchers produced, and a belance in the hands of the Treasurer of Thirty-six Dollars and Ninety-nine Cents ($36.99).
(Signed) W. C. TRAVIS,
Chairman, Finance Committee of Public Library.
294 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1905.
The Board of Managers of the Savannah Public Library.
In compliance with the eleventh by-law of your body, I
have the honor to present the following report of the workings of the library during the second year of its existence,
from the first of January to the 3ist of December, 1904.
Starting out with 23,500 volumes and opened to the public in May, 1903, by an agreement between the City of Savannah and the Georgia Historical Society, the library at
once began active operations, and the people of Savannah
have since that time shown their appreciation of its privileges to a remarkable degree, as is manifested by the large
number who not only take out books, but who use the reading room for the pleasure derived from the periodicals and
the information gathered from the works on general literature, or reference books. Proof of its usefulness and of the
wisdom of its founders in providing for its establishment
will be found in the statistics which follow:
The record for the past twelve months shows that 55,041
volumes have been taken out, an average of 4.587 per month,
divided as shown by the table attached at the endA comparison of circulation, and of other features of work,
between the two years cannot be made, for the reason that
operations did not begin in 1903 until nearly one-half of the
year had expired, and then the rush to secure borrowers'
cards made the business of the remainder of that year abnormally great, whereas what has been accomplished in 1904
shows a steady and natural growth. A detailed statement
of the monthly circulation is attached to this report.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 295
The number of cards issued since the last annual report
is 1,908, which shows an average of 159 per month. (See
the table at end of this report.)
Popularity of the library is not to be estimated alone by
the number of volumes taken out, but the number of persons who come to read the periodicals and to consult the
reference department must also be considered; and in this
connection it may be stated that our assortment of periodical literature is varied, comprising the best magazines of this
country and some published in England.
A table attached shows the number of visitors month by
month, showing the largest number of visitors in March and
the smallest in June, the total for the year being 78,117.
During the half of the year 1903 when the library 'was opened,
the visitors were 27,127.
There are some of our readers, as there are in all libraries,
who are not punctual in the matter of returning the books
which they borrow. For the most part they pay the fines
\vhich are charged up against them, and in that way quite
a sum of money has been collected. Of course, to those who
return books but fail to pay the fines, no more books are
issued as long as they are delinquent; and that rule works
well, as most all fines are promptly paid. In addition to the
money derived from that source, a small amount is collected
in the way of fees charged for sending notices to persons desiring books reserved for them. A table is attached showing the result in these two matters, the total collection being $430.85. The discrepancy between this and the Treasurer's report is explained by the fact that the latter had not
received the December collections when he closed his books
for the year.
The reports of all Public Libraries show that a small percentage of the books in circulation are annually lost, and we
296 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
are no exception to that unpleasant experience; but it is a
matter of congratulation that our loss has been comparatively small. This matter was brought to your attention last
summer, and steps were at once taken to recover our property, with excellent results. Although barely a dozen were
actually brought back by the Special Agent employed to go
after them, the agitation of the matter in the newspapers did
more than the printed postal card notices, sent regularly to
delinquents, in securing their return, and it is satisfactory to
know that at this time there are only thirty-five volumes
missing, most of which may be counted as absolutely lost,
as the borrowers have left the city and cannot be found.
Something in the way of loss is also to be reported by reason of the abuse and wear and tear of some of the most popular of our books. We have had v?ry little trouble in effecting a settlement with those who have lost, or who have
through carelessness, damaged the books, and the real loss
is from actual wear and tear in their handling by so many
persons. The expense of repairing such damage was $109.50.
It is estimated that $200 could well be expended in this way
during the coming year.
The library has gained in accessions, mostly by purchase,
598 volumes, distributed by classification attached hereto.
It was a wise act of the Board of Managers which enabled
us to obtain the continued use of 500 volumes at a much less
cost than through purchasing by paying annually to the
Bodley Club Library, a branch of the Booklovers' Library,
the sum of $375, or in monthly installments, $31.25.
By this method we have at all times on our shelves that
number of volumes, though we have and exercise the privilege of making an exchange usuallv monthly, of all or of any
part of the 500 volumes. In this way we get the use of books
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 297
which are always in demand, and the service of that institution has been generally satisfactory.
The whole number of cards issued to the borrowers is
4,256, and a classified list of the holders of them is given at
the end of this report.
The members of the Library Committee have been faithful in the matter of visitation, as is shown in the record attached hereto, and the library staff are indebted to them for
their courtesy and their willingness to hear and give their
favorable consideration to all matters which have been suggested to them.
Work on the new catalogue of books formerly the property of the Georgia Historical Society, is progressing favorably.
Your Librarian in conclusion, takes pleasure in commending the services of his assistants, Miss Maude Heyward and
Miss Elizabeth V. McLaws. who have ably performed the
duties required of them, and have done much to make the
library attractive and useful.
Having reported upon all matters which seem to require
your attention, this paper is most respectfully submitted for
your information.
(Signed) WILLIAM HARDEN,
Librarian.
298 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
If umber of Books Talcea from the Library.
Tanuarv
1
March................. .....
April................... .....
May.........................
July.............. ..... .....
September...........
October ...............
Total.............
Accessions. ........... rt
|Philosophy.
it
14
12
7
9
14
18
3
16
16
>5
ii
156
s
1Religion.
i?
14
12
16
'9
15
23
23
14
20
4
16
203
<;
Sociology.
ii
'5
22
16
10
10
II
'7
'7
18
20
19
186
I/I
1Philology.
2
I
I
I
2
7
1Science. Nat.
22
24
3
39
29
3i
34
21
3
18
ii
9
298
o
1Useful Arts.
3
6
7
9
ii
6
5 '3
7
12
6
92
i
1
<
V
a
fe
8
?6
16
16
18
"3
>7
n
M
23
9
184
8
1Literature.
83
87
106
77
82
65
74
61
7
77
"3
72
968

f
s
345
338
449
415
363
3>6
261
240
240
230
264
238
3699

Fiction.
345*
375
4717
457<>
4423
3870
4047 4461
43'6
4019
3996
3627
49248
an
1
3954
4261
5371
5165
4963
4345
4487
4866
4723
4424
4465 4017
5504
580
Months.
January.. ..................
March.. ......... ............
May. ...................... ..
July..........................
October.......... ......... ..
December..................
Total.......... . .......
Year 1903..................
Total..................
Cards
Issued
211
tAA
306
172
129
117
'36
'52
1 06
126
"5
QA
1908
2 348
4 256
Monthly Visits
Public.
5740
6298
744O
7185
6803
6332 c88?
6569
6583
6^7C
6441
6364
78II7
Monthly Visits
Library Committee.
60
72
85
5
56
^
78
20
18
49
56
668
Fines and
Reserve.
$35 9
35 26
3688
'lA QO
36 50
40 76
M Q1
3 SO
3 50
U 06
TO ^8
$43085
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 299
Classified list of Card Holders.
Architects ........... 2
Artists .............. 10
Authors ............. i
Bakers .............. 4
Bankers ............. 13
Blacksmiths ......... i
Boilermakers ........ 2,
Book binders ........ 2
Brewers ............. 2
Brokers ............. 8
Butchers ............ 2
Cabinet Makers ...... I
Carpenters .......... 18
Chemists ............ 5
Civil Engineers ...... 21
Clergymen .......... II
Clerks ..............1,007
Conductors .......... 9
Contractors ......... 8
Dairymen ........... 3
Dressmakers ........ 8
Druggists ........... 12
Editors ............. 3
Electricians .......... 5
Engineers, R. R. .... "9
Exporters ........... 10
Firemen ............ 2
Grocers ............. 7
Hairdressers ......... I
Inspectors ........... 13
Insurance Agents .... 31
Iron Workers ....... I
Jewelers ............ 4
Journalists .......... 5
kindergarten Teachers 15
1,256
3,000
Lawyers ............ 43
Letter Carriers ...... 2
Machinists .......... 28
Managers ........... 60
Merchants ........... 127
Milliners ............ 4
Musicians ........... 18
Painters ............ 6
Paper Hangers ...... l
Pawn Brokers ....... I
Photographers ...... I
Physicians ........... 39
Pilots ............... 2
Planters ............ 3
Plumbers ............ 4
Policemen ........... 3
Port Wardens ........ I
Printers ............. 18
R. R. Officials ....... 4
Real Estate Agents... 8
Reporters ........... 6
Secretaries (private) ... 4
Steamship Officials ... I
Stenographers ....... 97
Students ............ 1,167
Teachers ............ 128
Telegraph Operators . 10
Tinners ............. I
Trained Nurses ...... 19
Upholsterers ........ i
Watchmen .......... 6
Wheelwrights ........ I
Wood Dealers ....... I
Females without employment .......... 928
Males without employment ............. 257
3,000
Total ........ ....4,256
300 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT Or KATE BALDWIN FREE KINDERGARTEN
ASSOCIATION.
Savannah. Ga., January ist, 1905.
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor
of the City of Savannah.
Dear Sir:I have the honor to transmit to you the annual report of the Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten Association for the year ending December 3ist, 1904.
The kindergartens operated by the Kate Baldwin Free
Kindergarten Association at the present date are as follows:
South Side Kindergarten, corner of Montgomery and
Thirty-first Streets. Principal, Miss Jessie Anderson. Average monthly roll call, 66.
West Side Kindergarten, corner of Hall and Montgomery
Streets. Principal, Miss Clara B. Vaughan. Average
monthly roll call. 34.
Trinity Kindergarten, Trinity M. E. Church. Principal,
Miss Claribel Spring. Average monthly roll call, 59.
East Side Kindergarten, corner of Habersham and Congress Streets. Principal, Miss Irene Putzel. Average
monthly roll call, 37.
Chatham Kindergarten, No. 511 Jones Street, East. Principal, Miss Carol P. Oppenheimer. Average monthly roll
call, 36.
All are in thoroughly progressive condition, and more intelligent interest in the work of the kindergartens is being
displayed than ever before. We note also a greater general
interest in educational matters as evidenced by the recommendations of our Grand Juries concerning manual train-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.________301
ing in the Public Schools, by the work of the Educational
Committee of the Women's Club and by the formation of the
Savannah Kindergarten Club. Much of this interest is directly traceable to "the work of this organization.
Our normal training school for kindergarteners is in a
very satisfactory condition. The present enrollment of the
graduating class records n members. The total number of
graduates of former years is 35, the greater portion of whom
are employed in kindergartens or primary schools in various
parts of the South. A choice of one or more positions has
been opened to every graduate thus far; the cases where
graduates are unemployed can be attributed to some personal obstacle, such as inability to leave Savannah, and not
to the lack of opportunities.
The following is a record of graduates:
At work with the Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten Association ........................................... 6
At work in Savannah, either independently or with other
organizations .................................... 9
At work out of Savannah ........................... 9
Married ........................................... 4
Not working ....................................... 7
A new department of kindergarten work intimately connected with the association is the Savannah Kindergarten
Club, an organization having as its purpose, first, advancement of public ideals and practice along educational lines,
kindergarten and otherwise; second, the support or partial
support of a kindergarten or kindergartens.
A note under Article I, entitled "Object of Club," reads
thus: "Each year a definite course of study of one phase
of educational work shall be developed in such a way that
302 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
it will be of interest both to kindergartners and the general
public, endeavoring to have at least one meeting a year that
will have popular features enough to attract the public."
Yours very truly,
GEO. J. BALDWIN,
President, Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten.
Toreign Exports from the Port of Savannah, Go., for the Year Ending December 31, I9O4, and for the Fourteen Preceding Years.
COUNTRY January
Africa ...................... $......
Belgimn ...................
Bermuda ..................
Brazil........ .............. -j China (French)......... Cuba ........................
Chill ........................
East Indies..... ..........
India (British)..........
Italy ........................
Japan.. ........ .....
Netherlands. .........
Nova Scotia, Etc-
Pern.......... ..............
PortugaL.... ..............
Quebec.. _. .................
Russia.. ..... ...... .........
Scotland .....
Spain...... ..................
Sweden and Norway...
West Indies (British)-
Totals ...... 1904-
" ........... 1903-
" ..........1902...
" ....... ..-1901...
' ........ ...1900...
..........1899...
....... ..-1898...
_......... 1897...
_...... 1896...
-1895...
..........1894...
..........1893...
...... ..1892...
_....... ..1891...
........... 1890...
36,502
48,100
23,433
2,634,159
261,267
3,942,281
3*275
127,818
78,828
58,900
5",487
111,986
55.673
$ 7,893.709
6,882,150
5,099,332
3,757,192
4,319,773
3,141,804
3,020,500
2,709,709
1,360,085
2,484,074
3,662,165
2,373,899
1,618, io
3,492,777
3.249.444
1
February
* ...........
80,749
580,250
221,677
2,041,112
282,096
47,236
16,000
411,921
134,735
56,315
$ 3,872,091
4,928,263
3,388,81;
4,650.926
4,762,120
2,139,211
2,506,424
1,399,482
1.352,946
1,554,103
QOO 28l
1,069,959
2,587,415
3,030,868
March
f ......
124,193
2,695
6,648
210,300
785,399
122,311
69,248
159.102
54,839 18,205
$ 1,552,940
4,605,860
1,352,405
2,720,85
6,206,26;
957,133
2,247,860
1,608,049
1,942,083
1,292,60
1,262,79
i, "7,79*
1,167,24
2,004,608
l,62i,86c
April
28,516
Hay
f.............
6,555 15,370
948,793
1,265,380
2,375
57,874
3,804
41,814
34.796
1,899
$ 2,391,806
3,539,085
2,042,930
3,137,333 3,310,838
653,"
1,524,133
1,166,364
1,031,205
i,477,42
1,307,212
803,992
752.363
1,226,99*
811,18
61,030
439,629
126,833
107,444
7,395
51,019
7,100
4,9'5
$ 820,635
1,479,444 2,290,57
2,629,638
1,366,804
877,70
890,85
1,090,87
1.449,34
835,74
1,189,98
847,i7
834,22
958,87
501,335
June
210
199,613
579.178
30,190
5,940
35,48i
6,228
$ 856,840
749,610
1,540,027
1,459,007
1,190,08
1,212,859
1,105,83
788,496
865,89
638,86
712,13
929,10
762,42
705,899
465,024
July
26,114
10,685
108,723
171,641
118,619
31,682
4,108
35,56o
36,030
$ 543,162
763,426
1,038,873
1,452,505
1,306,64
1,076,125
839,27
588,824
668,23
1,024,40
401,19
633.67
541,73
474,09
455,58
August
io,553
176,987
2,682
251,123
39,546
39.488
4,669
10,285
$ 535.333
474,855
855,51
653,264
i, 120,16
845,555
722 415
557,17
646,93
549,72
283,25
466,00
513,33
340,05
322,43
September
$.. ............
6,022
55,230
41,610
12,613
2,505
2,424,754
636,147
4,891,852
395,059
162,524
23,612
238,655
785,320
129,172
13,952
$ 9,815,325
4.389.382
6,620,984
2,676,564
6,424,584
3,077,701
1,501,923
1,928,908
1,680,198
i,348,39
789,908
1,566 238
970,991
816,96*
. 3.529,785
October
f
62,048
145,345
3,664,822
1,004,937
6,929,601
2,864
. 603,356
290,712
4,782
73,09
451,355
1,207,525
265,492
$14.705,929
9,854,486
7,260,964
6,818,10
9,442,11
4,743.510
3,088,12
5,i64,49
2,721,95
4,495,24
3,894,57
4,889,43
3,820,11
4,410,40
6,165,41
November
4,253
87,838
14,525
2,857
18,762
80,625
1,450
2,561,274
329,834
5,023,527
304,923
213,220
8,474
120,714
448,250
718,330
135,823
10,074,689
11,547,482
7.409,853
7,442,998
5,631,579
4,397,04
5,101,507
5,142,515
5,101,477
3,337.539 3,596,128
4,941,932
4,994,804
7,253,o8>
4,766,825
December
f..............
77,614
46,575
2,136,443
482,311
4,147,348
480
65,531
182,543
6,490
112,323
355,000
502,616
182,416
8,466
$8,306,156
9,352,730
8,771,686
6,767,674
4,449.297
2,956,110
3,794,044 4,260,139
3,86o,45C
2,652,154
3,275,88.
3.896, 13C
\ 1,856,28)
4,761,90;
i 6,854,891
Totals i904|Totals 1903
$ 4,?53 34.538
560,841
475,837 2.857
87,318
9-330
80,835
3.955 15,781,284
2,936,173
30,216,948
3.275
5,719
2,186,092
1,310,989
45,662
' 381,027
94,653
2,617,584
3,612,685
891,220
15,820
13,952
$61,368,615
58,566,773
47,671,95 44,166,059
49,530,255
26,077,86
26,342,89
26,405,52
22,680,81
21,696,28;
21,374,51
23,535,50
20,419,05
( 29,476,49
) 30,949,99
( 6,277
55,295
529,153
1,559,705
145,325
7,081
161,350
12,603,251
3,529,680
28,386,379
18,021
24,411
1,368,150
1,567,137
130,613
21,926
120,198
83,392
3,326,468
3,121
55,988
4.032,751
811,712
11,089
$ 58,566,77?
-
'otals 1902
56,737
372,807
1,489,529
105,239
4,300
10,079
233,625
31,018
11,445,214
2,460,314
21,848,454
45,072
1,462,868
1,542,127
67,041
198,502
3,875 2,232,684
4,5oo
261,769
2,821,991
939,722
15,331
12,000
$47,671,951
Totals 1901
$...............
9i,54i
329,848
7,121 1,650,435
72.321
2,632 3,996 57,540
25,547 12,330,928 1,472,171 21,953,409
10,525 1,062,387
1,043,091 21,963 12,665
447,960
4,453
288,049
3,215,821
9.015
33.958
25,102
$44,166,059
Totals 1900
$...............
122,113
537,235
2,382,283
63,740
16,748
78,838
13,976,623
1.636,133
22,633,813
54,200
2,700,948
190,849
1,069,568
44,590
661,134
105,313
3, '77,953
50,941
11,631
15,702
$ 49,530,255
COUNTRY
Africa.
Argentine Republic.
Austria-Hungary.
Vzores.
Belgium.
Bermuda,
frazil.
3iina (French).
Cuba.
Chili.
Denmark.
East Indies (Dutch).
England.
France,
jennany.
jieece.
India (British).
Ireland.
Italy.
Japan.
Netherlands.
Nova Scotia, Etc.
Peru.
Portugal.
Quebec.
Russia.
San Domingo.
Scotland.
Spain.
Sweden and Norway.
Uraguay.
West Indies (British).
Totals ................1904
...... .........1903
_...... .........1901'
1800
_.......... .....1898
.................1897
.................1896
.................1895
......:..........l894
................ 1893
................. 1892
................. 1891
_............... 1890
STATISTICS
OF THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA.
Its Trade and Commerce,
FOR THE YEAR
1904-
COMPILED BY
THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Assessments for Taxation at Savannah, Go., for
Eleven Years.
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YEARS
1904..........................
1903..... .....................
1901..........................
1900..........................
1899..........................
1898..........................
1896.......... ...............
1895..........................
City
Real Estate
$29,356,642
28,975,057
28,044,040
27,290,022
26,230,742
25,965,076
24,920,795
24,425,729
24 163 380
24,763,080
City
Personalty
$12,494,700
11,791,620
11,007,880
",070,935
10,877,335
10,617,783
10,560,052
10,629,258
9,160,522
9, 160,522
TOTALS
$4. 85. 342
40,766,677
39,051,920
38,360,957
37,108,077
36,582,859
987
"LA 7(5Q A*Jfi
33,323,902
33,923,602
The net city tax rate is $1.31 on the $100. The city government's income is, in round figures, $900,000 a year of
which a large amount is yearly spent on public improvements
of a permanent nature.
BANK CLEARANCES AT SAVANNAH FOR NINE YEARS.
January..
Febru'ry
March.
April ..
May ..
June. ..
July....
August
Sept
Oct.,.
Nov... .
Dec....'....
Total...
1904
$ 17,571,663 46
13,284,352 02
12,474,699 13
I,933,238 51
",584,530 25
12,374,343 9s
11,888,614 54
13.255,577 99
27,089,912 41
27,455,967 17
22,539,698 83
21,344,153 35
{201,796,751 64
1903
| 19,542,420 26
15,531,205 99
14,903,183 03
12,720,753 27
11,148,444 32
11,398,250 94
".375,012 47
16,666,300 14
19,689.811 62
25,850,735 86
22,476,266 59
11 o6l 277 OQ
$ 195,265,562 48
1902
$ 16,388,841 19
11,604,478 86
",462,399 12
13,004,404 75
14,433,208 12
",453,595 66
11,492,579 06
11,690,495 61
18,093,746 38
19,588,972 60
21,456,663 83
20,400,292 71
$181,069,677 89
1901
$ 21,294,903 99
17,372,890 25
14,067,862 47
13,529.275 78
12,869,446 15
10,392,722 67
10,453,907 29
9,466,585 27
12,983,638 01
21,884,303 23
19,925,528 33
18,020,090 95
1182,261,154 39
1900
$ 19,203,700 54
22,492,042 04
22,792,462 29
16,344,541 80
13,511,250 54
13-088,557 45
16,742,276 05
13,172,194 58
30,580,047 63
30,413,424 76
24,388,524 75
22,865,490 02
|245,594,5I2 45
1899
$ 12,664,548 92
8,852,776 36
8,133,136 78
8,546,058 45
9,961,071 36
9. 1 34,356 16
9,033.495 52
9,265,668 95
12,232,879 16
15,878,009 76
17,799,296 21
17,013,416 61
1138,514,714 24
1898
$ 13,104,180 88
10,042,845 12.
9,654,926 57
8,270,830 94
7,871,082 50
7,425,404 17
6,875,786 72
7,054,579 42
11,028,865 37
17,594,875 82
15,780,946 35
M.e/i/i.ei 08
$129,248,854 94
1897
$ 12,063,089 02
8,456,510 94
8,480,045 10
8,823,353 II
7,581,823 81
6,883,168 n
7,773,990 40
6,685,563 51
13,366,012 18
17,661,581 48
15,809,895 14
14,192,369 19
$127,777,401 99
1896
$ 12,368,716 ;
10,852,586 i
8,403,368 ,
7,367,729 !
7,991,395 ;
SSJfi! 6,810,973 < 14,006,350 1 16,338,453 : 14,603,548 1
13,441,925 ;
$124.756,337 c
Bank Clearings at Savannah, Ga., in Comparison with Some
Other Cities.
CITY
SAVANNAH, GA....
Memphis, Tenn........
Atlanta, Ga. ............
Norfolk Vft
Augusta, Ga.. ..........
Birmingham, u Ala....... f
Knoxville, Tenn.......
Charleston, 8. C.......
Chattanooga, Tenn....
Jacksonville, Ma.......
Macon, Ga..... .........
CLEARIN88 1904
$201,796,751
260,664,326
158,022,303
90,491,368
76,617,866
66,145,876
61,410,172
59,491,116
40,515,550
38,894,871
35,966,791
CLEARINGS 1903
$195,265,562
214,009,563
144,992,034
84,921,740
72,526,926
63,445,853
58,350,312
37,112,105
26,071,912
40,782,000
CLEARINGS 1902
$181,069,878
179,199,927
131,200,453
73,391,020
28,021,693
22,605,305
37,342,000
CLEARINGS 1901
$182,281,154
154,482,940
116,855,848
67,186,451
23,371,778
16,757,775
34,560,600
CLEARINGS 1900
$245,594,512
146,981,043
97,982,247
68,142,460
20,428,740
12,763,028
34,767,000
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 307
Shipping at the Port of Savannah for the Year
1904.
Arrivals Foreign Ports...... .......
Clearances Foreign Ports .........
Arrivals Coastwise Steamships
Clearances Coastwise St'mships
Arrivals Coastwise Sailers. .......
Clearances Coastwise Sailers ...
NUMBER
111
196
607
514
288
285
2,001
TONNAGE
165,384
373,576
1,244,537
1,022,388
164,179
160,489
3,130,553
In addition there was an additional tonnage of 100,000
representing sloops, river steamers and other small craft plying between Savannah and nearby river points.
Coastwise Arrivals of American Vessels at Port of Savannah, Go., for 1904 and 1903.
MONTH
1904
January ....
February...
March,.,,,,.
April ........
May.........
June.........
July.........
August .....
September
October.....
November.
December..
Totals 1904
Totals 1903
STEA
Number
42
37
39
39
42
35
38
41
42
46
44
43
488
446
UBHIPB
Tonnage
76,949
69,505
72,520
74,243
77,835
68,834
76,925
87,334
87,800
98,613
89,506
90,217
970,281
831,494
SCHOONERS
Number
21
19
29
28
25
14
18
25
12
27
14
12
244
232
Tonnage
M,375
12,337
14,995
16,579
12,351
7,488
10,489
13,446
6,369
14,817
7,673
6,959
137.878
J34-448
BARKEXTINES AND
BUGS
Number
I
2
2
2
I
2
I
2
13
II
Tonnage
5"
1,074
1,198
943
562
952
5"
1,243
6,994
5,564
BARKS
Number
2
2
2
2
I
I
2
3
15
30
Tonnage
1,178
1.543
i,259
i,570
495
656
1,178
1,834
9,713
21,001
BAROES
Number
I
I
I
I
I
I
6
Tonnage
1.599
1,599
1,599
1,599
1,599
1,599
9,594
TOTALS 1904
Veweta
63
58
70
71
70
54
60
68
59
I4
62
57
766
719
Tontuge
9M24
83,020
' 89,058
94,191
92,859
80,689
90,451
101.998
97,898
"3,941
100,612
98,419
1,134,460
992,507
TOTALS 1903
Vend*
47
68
S
P61
52
66
68
I8
63
719
Tonnage
. 71,387
80,309
72,936
89,003
76,507
87,983
87,430
73,o67
" 92.9J5
91,443
82,932
86,595
992,507
MONTH
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Totals
Increase of 1904 over 1903141,953 tons.
Arrivals and Clearances of Vessels at the Custom House, Savannah, Ga, for Thirty-two Years.
(ThU Statement does not include Coastwise Sailing Vessels which do not enter or clear
at Custom House.)
ARRIVED.
FOREIGN PORTS
Year Foreign Vessels
[Jo. Tons Crew
9,3i6
182,517
'45,748
160,640
168,247
235,787
198,040
172.224
151,463
115,061
87.020
174,676
163,321
177,229
130,136
193,263
238,123
259,482
255,632
222,383
204,177
253.754
315,1*0
267'.QI
291,863
277,380
197,792
203,277
2,999 4,232
3,290
3865
3.950
5.814
3,960
3.533
3,474
',718
1,965
3,984
3,4i6
3,719
2,800
3.288
4.530
4,058
4,79? 5,228
4,796
4,152
3,598
4,359 5,242
5,229
4.186
4,216
4,369
3,126
3,069'
TOTAL
Tons
5'7,05i
578,247
495,923
530,496
589.021
666,374
774
S3,2*5
668,989
686,25,
677,096
689,211
783,891
9i3,27
962,229
955,*o8
923,480
917.863
940,564
956,215
1,054,072
1,021,91
1,061,179
1,138,976
1,140,31
1,260,60
1,253,24
M09.92
Greatest
I Draft
Crew ! Feet
26,992 25-50
CLEARED.
1873-
1874...
Sfc
Sfc 1879...
1882.. 1883.. 1884. 1885.. 1886. 1887.. 1888.. 1889.. 1890.. 1891.. 1892.. 1893- 1894..
1899.. 1900.. 1901.. 1902.. 1903.. 1904-
466 480 319 410
400
378
3JO
369
350
398,050
407.295
234.831
361,999
439.370
418,958
442,734
434.864
508,422
506,213
415.720
452,802
502,773
473.134
480,030
507.075
,*93
,227
622,381
636,202
643.303
623,966
665,046
S
1,022,3
13,749 12,748
.9.376
11,222
12,081
10,475
8,834
10,108 11,458 11,917 9.780 13.363 14,672 13,9" 14.167 14,231
isisoo
18,235
16,190
16,425 16,642 16,203 17,680 16,902 18,756 18.127
17,1*2
19,493 9,o?7
21,269
822
804
1,163
1,066
1,255
497
271
253
205
90
13'
148
24
%
208
48
75
32
21
57
262
269
233
307
3*3
339
353
338
3"
*97
3
338
326
281
3"
284
*57
210
196
129,164
145.038
128,056
"9,699
103,34*
183,757
156,O7O
168,255
I80,579
135,375
87,400
194,07;
I54,85f
194,79:
202,6s<
167,836
226,181
248,013
271,067
263,166
282,680
289,882
303,534
315,615
373,714
353,3*6
3i5,4
377,780
368,553
377,115
357,337
373.576
3,'94
3,437
2,924
2,827
5,375
3,1*9
3.446
3-745
3.023
2,015
4,315
3.344
4,186
3,557 4,601
5.078
5,429 5.151
5,524
5,155
5.**o 5,310 6,137
5,731 4,99*
5,851
5,641
5,645
5,145 5.263
557,316
592,730
452,228
53i,78l
587,541
642.843
624,095
615.655
702,053
650,743
507.235 8"
668,1 .
683,364
677.494
767.747
9'3,327
957,876
950,252
905,061
927,639
947-555
942.344
',045.'94
1.005,243
1,054,102
1,124,249
1,127,514
,*79,742
1,262,716
1.395964
17.632
'7.007
'3,404
15,212
15.736
17,105
12,460
13,825
15.456
'5.145
11,885
'7,809
18,164
17,906
18,382
17,851
20,157
24,054
S321,714 21,612 21,883 21,660 23,872 22,693 *3,! 24,1 25,222 24,242 26.53*
17.50 17.50 17.50 17.75 18.25 13.50 17.75
'8-33
19.00
19.00
18.35
19.00
20.17
20.00
20.OO
20.75
20.75
21.60
21.75
22.50
23.02
23.60
24.00
25.00
24.10
24.08
24-33
25-50
*5-50
25-50
''Statement of Vessels at Savannah, Ga., with Total Tonnage, Average Tonnage,
and Greatest Draught of Vessels.
YEAR
1904 ................................. .............
1903.................... .............................
1902.................... .............................
1900.............. ...................................
1895.......... ................ ....... ..............
1890.................................... ..... .......
1880.................................. ...............
1878..................................... ..............
No. VESSELS
1,428
1,392
1,524
1,514
1,418
1,581
1,174
1,365
TOTAL TONNAGE
2,805,885
2,615,957
2,507,841
2,203,225
1,888,119
1,826,544
1,242,484
1,074,367
AVERAGE
TONNAGE
1,965
1,807
1,645
1,495
1,332
1,155
1,058
787
GREATEST
DRAUGHT OF
VESSELS.
25.50
25.50
25.50
24.08
23.02
20.75
18.33
17.50
*This does not include coastwise sailing vessels. Nearly 300 schooners, barks, etc., engaged in
this trade, visit Savannah in a year, their aggregate tonnage being about 160,000. See statement
elsewhere.
Exports of Upland Cotton from the Port of Savannah, Go., for 1904, 1903, 1902; 1901,
In Round Bales Averaging 500 Pounds Each.
COUKTKY
Austrla-Hunga'y
Belgium.............
Italy ..................
Netherlands.......
Portugal.............
Totals.... ....... 1904
Totals. ...... ....1903
Totals... .......1902
Totals..... ...... 1901
Values... ........1904
Values...........ioo3
Values..,.. ...... 1902
Values,. ......... 1901
January
200
750
29,904
' 50
2,331
725
IOO 900
7,753 1.760
800
107,334
136,216
115,046
58,126
* 7,204.387
5.780,279
4,565,688
2,805,885
February
400
6,441
2.918
23,479
3.862
IOO
200
5.5
1.520
750
45,190
90,956
70,376
78,474
$3,255,297
4,O79,III
2,864,010
3,766,838
March
i,'50
2,231
8,142
1,401
2,031
531
250
15,736
77,821
23,901
45,200
$ 1,230,314
3,841,766
1,035,32?
1,962,350
a.
10,432
14,628
600
599
500
26,759
54,473 32,932
53.989
$1,881,547
2,704,728
1,465,572
2,245,474
1
4409
200
750
IOO
6,861 15.196 20.802 40,689
$ 450.465 789,052
V
Q
3
7,097
200
IOO
7,3:17 7,034 14,892 14.046
$ 386,850 397,205
617,615 581,427
"3
200
2,092
1,351
5&0
4,203
3,328
7,566
18,367
} 221,820
213,052
308.996
757,220
I
200
no
310
$ 16,043
September
550
753
41,347
6,067
320
400
14,280
2,287
165,676
73,913 122,729
49,366
$9,124,3"
4,005427
2,019,208
October
1,050
2,550
59,842
16,459
127,257
9.305
1,777
IOO
MOO
8,381
24,308
4,953
257,382
187,871
144,068
148484
$13^25,636
8,732,440
6,185,289
6,036,784
November
1,050
45469 4,7"
92,400
6,252
1,923
loo
2,450
9,026
14,877
2449
181,880
183,020
166483
$9,083,201
9,701,136
S4II4SS
6,351,009
Drcember
1.632
.800
44,457 10,784
1,010
1.871
IOO
2,800
8,949 12,932
3,800
181,627
139,118
167,946
146,313
8470490
7,003,281
5,7*,94
Totals
6,432
5,003
240,223
sisl^i
32,881
7,716
400
8,150
46436
71,628
16,089
1,000,355
961,946
855427
819,737
$53*584*45$
SStfSsU"
33,980,965
COUNT*
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
England
E ranee
Germany
Greece
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Totl...........i902
Totals... ......,,1901
Values........... 1994
Values..,. ...... .1901
312 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
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foreign Exports of Spirits Turpentine from Savannah, Ga., In 1904, In Gallons.
COUSTRT
Italy.......... ... ............
Totals ..................... .
Values......................
January
313,600
>,59.
215,191
$137,434
February
5,239
94,452
34,032
5.130
143-995
$87,633
a
a
*
10,356
R ftOf\
19.245
$,585
1
169,945
10,452
I80,397
$98,164
1
84,965
100,401
33,429
12,869
231,664
$125 622
|
353,073
135670
11,596
500,339
$264,187
A
30,975
177,845
17,260
38,544
264,624
$139.513
I
328,500
409,770
31,034
769,304
$408,357
September
95.197
188,000
40,859
23,163
347,219
$186,515
October
330,827
51,343
16,966
25,669
324,805
$170,275
November
105,379
25,704
5,150
33,993
170,226
$88,674
December
303,022
81,864
2,322
23,077
410,285
$201,375
1
36,214
328,500
2,237,075
644.530
112,857
218,118
3^77,294
$1,9.9,334
COUSTiY
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
England
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Total*
Values
$
3 i"
!
in
! &?
3?
a, a
!. 9?
Sf>
JL *I :
$1,347,984
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
n x
XI oo3s7OI
Exports of Phosphate Rock (in Tons of 2,000 Lbs.) from Port of Savannah, Go., for 4 Years
COUNTRY
Germany. ......
Italy.... ..........
Netherlands...
Spain............
Totals..., ..1904
Totals. .....i 903
Totals.... ..1902
Totals. .....1901
Values. ....1904
Values. ....1903
Values. ....1902
Values. ..,.1901
January
1,454
2,182
3,636
7,157
3-794
9,386
$ 36,360
71,576
37,940
100,236
February
1,315
11,217
654
13-186
8,644
13,005
17,I06
$131,860
86,451
130,050
205,623
March
1,498
7.649
538
*,996
12,681
23,042
10,240
12,059
$126,810
230,424
102,400
131,840
April
4,266
17,303
21,569
20,043
20,025
16.428
$215,690
200,437
200,250
189,300
May
2,193
1,817
6,172
10,182
14,103
21,287
16,042
$101,834
141,039
212,876
200.850
June
994
6,930
7,924
6,084
15,408
6,553
$79,240
60,330
154,081
74.4T5
July
1,490
1,702
1,968
5,i6o
3,350
8,911
7,640
$ 51,630
33,500
89,110
76.4i5
August
3,7"
3,722
3,024
10,287
$ 37,228
30,240
102,870
Sept.
2,251
999
15,742
1,495
2,737
23,224
18,677
34,440
18,483
$232,245
186,776
344,422
184,845
October
598
8,874
5,894
9,029
24, 95
19,414
27,704
25,810
$247,215
194,155
277,040
258,05
Nov.
3,017
14,967
214
18,198
19,380
20,943
17,498
$181,985
193-8 o
209,493
174,998
Dec.
7.027
1-552
8,579
13,565
10,021
11,031
$ 85,790
135.650
100,190
110,330
Totals
7.l8l
10,701
95,786
17,200
20,934
654
152,456
156,483
185,778
168,323
$1,527,887
1,564,408
1,857,852
1,809,840
Foreign Exports of Lumber from Savannah, Gav for 1904, In Running Feet.
COUNTRY
Africa.,.........,,,.,,
Austria-Hungary
Bnwil..................
Belgium and I
Netherlands ... )
Cuba ..................
N. B., N. S. "nd 1
P. B. Island..... 1
Spain.................
West Indies (Br)
Total ..............
Values................
January
13,000
114,000
94,000
23,000
243,000
$4,536
February
162,000
612,000
605,000
1,379,000
$20,886
March
247,000
472,000
23,000
38,000
780,000
1,560,000
$28,75'
p.
133,000
158,000
415,000
450,000
207,000
1,383,000
$22,838
1
22,000
30,000
393,ooo
313,000
'758,000
$13,239
i>
o
a
97,000
114,000
479,000
390,000
3,400,000
3,390,000
$59,905
s,
32,000
253,000
22,000
267,000
2,461,000
323,000
3,449,000
151,675
1
74,000
268,000
259,000
166,000
867,000
$",696
1|September
305,000
9,000
18,000
40,000
334.000
120,000
972,000
$14,097
I
October
135,000
891,000
9,000
93,000
131,000
367,000
70,000
1,595,000
$39,288
November
i
18.000
103,000
451,000
157,000
200,000
497,ooo
5*4,000
2,373,000
$37.887
December
440,000
7,000
108,000
230,000
344,000
11,000
5i3,ooo
1,653,000
$37,515
i
Totals
332,000
197,000
928,000
3,480,000
157,000
740,000
IO,OOO
843,000
34O,OOO
3,416,000
4,861,000
3,035,000
513,000
356,000
10^521,000
$333,304
COUMTKY
Africa
Austria-Hungary
Braxtt
/ Belgium and
\NrtheiUnds
Bermuda
Cuba
Denmark
England
Prance
Geinuray
1 N. B., N. B. and
1 P. E. Islands
Quebec
Spain
Uragnay
West Indies (Br.)
Totals
Values
The Coaitwtae Export* of Lumber exceed two hundred million feet yearly.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 317
Savannah's Coastwise Trade.
During the past two years the United States government
has not compiled the statistics of Savannah's coastwise trade,
owing to the failure of the steamship companies to provide it
with the data as prior to that time. For the year 1902 the
government report showed a total of exports and imports at
this port of 1,500,000 tons. It is probable that the quantity
of freights handled by the vessels visiting this port during
1904 was considerably in excess of this, doubtless reaching
not less than 1,700,000 tons. There are four railroads centering here, whose tracks cover ten southern states with a
population of 16,000,000. They are the Central of Georgia,
mileage 1,845; Seaboard Air Line, mileage 2,612; Atlantic
Coast Line, mileage 4,034; Southern, mileage 7,139, a total
mileage of 15,630. Their terminals here cover nearly 760
acres. Two steamship lines ply regularly between Savannah
and northern ports. They are the Ocean Steamship Company, operating eleven steamships, with a tonnage of 45,700
and the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company,
operating seven steamships with a total tonnage of 171,00,
giving eighteen steamships with a total tonnage of 62,800,
regularly employed in the trade of this port. These vessels
carry passengers in addition to freights and give each way
three sailings weekly to New York, two to Boston, two to
Philadelphia and three to Baltimore.
318 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Table of Comparative Railway Distances.
Portland, Ore-... ...... ..............
Omaha, Neb.................. ........
Salt Lake City, Utah...............
Kansas City, Mo............ ....... ..
Nashville, Tenn_.....................
Chattanooga, Tenn......... ........
Atlanta, Ga....................... ......
1
1
Miles
3,172
i,as8
i,56
2,595
,468
,208
AA1
IIT
,255
,263
1,038
M
I
V
X
Miles
3,225
3,269
1,383
2
eo6
1,048
1,234
1,052
924
1,042
I,05O
875
Baltimore
Miles
3,166
3,210 1,324
2,447
.1,303
1,003
870
719
8ss
863
688
Norfolk
Miles
3,224
3,36
1,392
2,505
1,279
979
821
670
712
SdS
Savannah
Miles
3 138
3 168
T'lfM
A ee
1,159
889 *SIA
583
432
421
369
291
til
t_ a *>
m

Miles
87
101
80
120
183
159
CCA
469
192
621
691
581
From the above table of railway distances it will be
seen that St. I,ouis, Kansas City, Omaha, and other centers
for the, distribution of food products, as well as Chattanooga,
Birmingham, and other important points in the mineral section of the South, are many miles nearer to Savannah than to
any of the Northern seaports.
The comparison in favor of the Gulf ports from some of the
points named is still more favorable, but the greatly increased
water mileage from ports on the Gulf Coast* to Europe or to
the North Atlantic ports, and the heavy marine insurance
around the dangerous capes of Florida have already favored
the commerce of the South Atlantic ports, and the tendency
in that direction is likely to increase.
* The average run from Savannah to Liverpool by
sailing: vessel Is ten days lead Iban from New Orleans.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 319
SAVANNAH'S CLIMATE.
(1871.1904, Inclusive.)
TEMPERATURE, RAINFALL AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA,
Compiled from United States Weather Bureau Records at Savannah, Ga.,
Thirty-four Years.
TEMPERATURE.
Annual
Mean
86
Highest Maximum
on Record
105
Date
July 12,
1879
Lowest Minimum
on Record
8
Date
Feb. 13,
1899
Absolute
Range
97
Seasonable Means of Temperature.
December.....
February.......
Mean.....:.
~#4: ii
March........
May...........
Mean...
0
66
.......74
.......66
July...........
Mean.....
79
.82
......_8i
........81 Mran .,,,
......76
......67
......58
PRECIPITATION (Amount of Rain-fall in inches and hundredth*).
Annual Meau
50.62
Greatest Yearly
73-94
Year
1885
Least Yearly
36-84
Year
1901
Seasonable Averages of Rain-fall in laches.
December.. ..........3.03
January.. ....... ......3 12
February ............3.30
Seasonable Avge 9 45
i
April ..................3.15 July .....................6.06
May.....................i.8i August ......... ........7.77
Seasonable Avge 9.6z[Seasonable Avge 19 87
September.. .........5.67
November.. ........ ..2 44
Seasonable Avge 11.68
MISCELLANEOUS DATA. .
Month
March.............
April ...............
May.................
July. ...............
August . ......
September ......
November........
December........
Total.... ...... ..
Average number
of days with .01
of an inch or
' more of
precipitation
9
'3
15
ii
7
7
9
Average number
of clear days
9
12
13
13
8
ii
14
2
12
130
Average number
of partly cloudy
days
ii
ii
13
5
15
II
10
10
"43
Average number
of cloudy days
9
8
6
5
7
I
8
7
8
9
Average date on which first "killing" frost occurred (in autumn). November 26.
Average date o.n which last "killing" frost occurred (in spring), February 27.
H. B. BOYER, Local Forecaster,
Savannah, Ga,

ORDINANCES
or THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
TOGETHER WITH IMPORTANT
Reports and Resolutions,
ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR 1904.
Compiled by
J. ROBERT CREAMER,
Clerk of Council.
CLERK OP COUNCIL'S OPPICE.
J. ROBERT CREAMER,
Clerk of Council.
CHARLES V. HERNANDEZ,
Assistant Clerk of Council.
THOMAS HALLIGAN,
Recording Clerk.
CHARLES A. GRADOT,
Messenger of Council.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 323
ORDINANCES.
AUTOMOBILES, ETC.
"An ordinance to require automobiles, locomobiles or
other similar road carriages used upon the streets of the
City of Savannah, to be registered and numbered, and for
other purposes," offered by the Committee of the Whole.
"Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That all
automobiles, locomobiles and other similar road carriages,
used upon the streets of the City of Savannah, shall be, by
their respective owners, registered in the office of the Clerk
of Council, in a book to be kept by him for that purpose,
vvhich registry shall show the style or kind of such road carriage, the name and street address of the owner, and the
number or the initials of the owner to be attached or displayed on such road carriage, which number shall be designated and assigned by the Clerk of Council in each instance,
or at the option of the owner, in lieu of a number, the Clerk
shall designate such road carriage by the initials of the
owner, and a certificate of registry shall be given by the
Clerk to such owner; and, on and after March 15, 1904, no
automobile, locomobile or other similar road carriage shall
be propelled, operated or used upon the streets of Savannah
until the same shall have been registered as aforesaid, and
unless the person so propelling, operating or using the same
shall display from or upon the rear thereof, either painted
upon or securely attached to such road carriage, the registered number of the same, or the initials of the owner, conspicuously shown in figures, or letters, as the case may be,
not less than three nor more than four inches in height,
324 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
which figures, or letters, shall be colored so as to contrast
with the color of such road carriage and be easily discernible.
"Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That on and after March
15, 1904, the owner of any automobile, locomobile or other
similar road carriage operated, propelled or used upon the
streets of Savannah, which shall not have been registered,
shall be liable to all the penalties prescribed by this ordinance as hereinafter set out; and further, it shall be the duty
of any person using any such road carriage upon said streets,
to see to it that the same is registered and equipped with the
numbering or lettering required by the first section of this
ordinance, and any person operating, propelling or using
any automobile, locomobile, or other similar road carriage
upon the streets of said city, the same being then and there
unregistered, and failing to display the registered number, or
initials of the owner of such road carriage as required in the
foregoing section, shall be liable to all the penalties prescribed herein."
Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished upon conviction before the Police
Court of the City of Savannah, by a fine not exceeding twenty-five (25) dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding twenty
(20) days, either or both, in the discretion of the court.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed February iTth, 1904.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 325
BARBER SHOPS.
By Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance to repeal Section 1,414 of MacDonell's Code
of Savannah, touching the keeping open of barber shops until r i o'clock a. m. on Sunday.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That Section
1414 of MacDonell's Code of Savannah, providing that barber shops may be kept open on Sunday within the limits of
Savannah until the hour of n o'clock a. m., be and the same
is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and
,the same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed August 3ist, 1904.
BVILDINCIS AliD BUILDIMCl INSPECTOR.
Ordinance read in Council for the first time August 3,
1904, read a second time August 17, 1904, amended, placed
upon its passage and passed:
By the Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance to provide for the creation of the office of
building inspector, to define his duties and powers; to provide rules for the construction of buildings; to provide for
fire escapes, flues and other requirements, and prescribing
regulations within the fire limits; to provide punishment
hereunder, and for other purposes.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same, that there shall be a
building inspector for the City of Savannah, to be elected by
326 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council
assembled. His first term of office shall expire on the second Monday next succeeding the second Tuesday in January, 1905, when his term of office shall be two years as other
city officers. His salary shall be fixed by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Savannah in the same manner and at
the same time the salaries of other city officers are fixed, and
his duties will be as set out in the following:
Sec. 2. When any person shall be desirous of erecting,
changing or altering any building or structure within the
limits of the City of Savannah, he shall make application at
the office of the Tax Assessors for a permit for that purpose, and shall furnish said Tax Assessors with a written
statement of the proposed location, dimensions and manner
of construction of the proposed building or structure, and
the materials to be used, and with plans and specifications
of the proposed building or structure, which shall be delivered by said assessors to the building inspector, and remain
in his custody a sufficient length of time to allow the necessary examination to be made of the same, and if required
by him, a copy of said plans and specifications shall be filed
in the office of said inspector, by said applicant, after which,
if it shall appear to said inspector that the laws and ordinances of the city are complied with, a permit will be issued
by him, to be approved thereon by the Mayor, before it becomes effective.
Blank forms for the detailed statement, as herein required,
may be obtained at the office of the building inspector for
applicants to fill out, describing location of the proposed
structure, number and height of stories, dimensions of joists
and timbers and distance apart, dimensions of supporting
iron work (if any), for what purpose the building or structure is designed, and other information applicable to the
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 327
proposed improvement, which statement being so properly
filled out, the owner or owners, his or their architect or
agent, shall sign the agreement contained in said detailed
statement, that he or they will in all respects construct the
work in accordance with such detailed statement, plans and
specifications, and in compliance with the laws and ordinances of the City of Savannah, and it shall not be lawful to
proceed to construct, alter or repair any building or structure within the limits of said City of Savannah without such
permit. Every such permit shall be considered cancelled
if active work is not commenced within a period of three (3)
months from the date of its issue.
Sec. 3. The said inspector shall keep an office in the City
Hall, or such other place as shall be provided by the Mayor
and Aldermen, where it shall be the duty of said inspector to
keep a record of all permits issued, which shall be regularly
numbered in the order of their issue, and also a record of
the statements upon which permits are issued. He shall also
keep a record of and report to the City Council, on December 31, each year, a full and complete register of the number, description and size of every building erected, changed,
altered or repaired in the city during that year, of what material constructed, of the number, kind and cost of all buildings or other structures so erected, changed, altered or repaired.
Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the inspector to visit and
inspect each house, structure or building which may be in
the course of erection, construction or alteration, within the
limits of the city, and to see that each house, structure or
building is being erected, constructed or altered according
to the provisions of this ordinance, and all ordinances in
force in said city, and the manner adopted for the security
thereof against fires, and the safety of the occupants; that
3a8 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
the materials used are suitable for the purpose, (and that
the work is done in a substantial and workmanlike manner),
and is of sufficient strength and solidity to answer the purpose for which it is designed; and before the foundations
are laid, he shall examine the trenches dug for the same, and,
be fully satisfied that the soil or substratum is sufficient for
the structure, or at least the best that can be obtained. And
should the nature of the soil be such, and the work of sufficient magnitude, in the judgment of the inspector, as to
require piling, the same should be done as required by said
inspector, provided that it may be deemed necessary by the
inspector, that his visits and inspection shall be repeated
from time to time during the erection, construction or alteration of such buildings, until the entire completion of the
building, when his duties shall terminate.
Sec. 5. No person or persons shall erect, or cause to be
erected within the fire limits of the City of Savannah, as
now established by ordinance, or hereafter may be established by ordinance, any building or other structure, or addition to a building or other structure, the outer walls of
which are not composed of brick, stone or iron. Provided,
that in cases where it becomes necessary in the judgment
of said inspector and the Mayor, additions may be made to
brick buildings and covered with metal or metallic laths and
plaster. Every building erected or built as aforesaid shall
be covered or roofed with slate, tiles, tin, zinc, copper, iron
or other equally fireproof roofing satisfactory to said inspector and the Mayor, and if any building within the limits aforesaid shall be destroyed to the extent of one-half thereof, it
shall be unlawful to rebuild the same unless the outer walls
and roof of the portion rebuilt shall be composed entirely
of fire proof material such as above designated. Any person
who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 329
forfeit and pay to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, the sum of twenty dollars for each day, the same
shall be permitted to remain without being made to conform
to the laws and ordinances' of the city; such building shall
be a public nuisance.
Sec. 6. Whenever any frame or wooden building or structure within the fire limits shall have become damaged by
fire or decay, the extent of which, in the judgment of the
inspector, exceeds 50 per cent, of the value of the same, it
shall be unlawful to repair or rebuild the same as a frame
building.
Sec. 7. The height for stories for all given thickness of
walls must not exceed II feet in the clear for basement, 18
feet in the clear for first story, 15 feet in the clear for second
story, 13 feet in the clear for third story, 12 feet in the clear
for fourth story, and 14 feet in clear average height of upper stories; if any story exceeds these heights respectively,
the walls of such story, and of all stories below the same,
shall be increased four inches in thickness additional to the
thickness designated in the following table.
Sec. 8. In accordance with the foregoing provisions, all
walls for business buildings shall be of the thickness designated in the following table:
328 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
the materials used are suitable for the purpose, (and that
the work is done in a substantial and workmanlike manner),
and is of sufficient strength and solidity to answer the purpose for which it is designed; and before the foundations
are laid, he shall examine the trenches dug for the same, and,
be fully satisfied that the soil or substratum is sufficient for
the structure, or at least the best that can be obtained. And
should the nature of the soil be such, and the work of sufficient magnitude, in the judgment of the inspector, as to
require piling, the same should be done as required by said
inspector, provided that it may be deemed necessary by the
inspector, that his visits and inspection shall be repeated
from time to time during the erection, construction or alteration of such buildings, until the entire completion of the
building, when his duties shall terminate.
Sec. 5. No person or persons shall erect, or cause to be
erected within the fire limits of the City of Savannah, as
now established by ordinance, or hereafter may be established by ordinance, any building or other structure, or addition to a building or other structure, the outer walls of
which are not composed of brick, stone or iron. Provided,
that in cases where it becomes necessary in the judgment
of said inspector and the Mayor, additions may be made to
brick buildings and covered with metal or metallic laths and
plaster. Every building erected or built as aforesaid shall
be covered or roofed with slate, tiles, tin, zinc, copper, iron
or other equally fireproof roofing satisfactory to said inspector and the Mayor, and if any building within the limits aforesaid shall be destroyed to the extent of one-half thereof, it
shall be unlawful to rebuild the same unless the outer walls
and roof of the portion rebuilt shall be composed entirely
of fire proof material such as above designated. Any person
who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 329
forfeit and pay to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, the sum of twenty dollars for each day, the same
shall be permitted to remain witho'ut being made to conform
to the laws and ordinances' of the city; such building shall
be a public nuisance.
Sec. 6. Whenever any frame or wooden building or structure within the fire limits shall have become damaged by
fire or decay, the extent of which, in the judgment of the
inspector, exceeds 50 per cent, of the value of the same, it
shall be unlawful to repair or rebuild the same as a frame
building.
Sec. 7. The height for stories for all given thickness of
walls must not exceed II feet in the clear for basement, 18
feet in the clear for first story, 15 feet in the clear for second
story, 13 feet in the clear for third story, 12 feet in the clear
for fourth story, and 14 feet in clear average height of upper stories; if any story exceeds these heights respectively,
the walls ojf such story, and of all stories below the same,
shall be increased four inches in thickness additional to the
thickness designated in the following table.
Sec. 8. In accordance with the foregoing provisions, all
walls for business buildings shall be of the thickness designated in the following table:
33 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Height of Building.
i-story building. ...............
2-story building ................
3-story building ................
4-story building................
5-story building ................
Thickness of wall in inches.
fr
+*
CO2
PH
17
17
22
26
O
COd
8
to
13
17
17
22
I
to
ai ^
^
13
17
17

o4-* to
.j3 O
to
13
17
o
CO
*4 1M
to
13
Parapet walls to rise not less than 18 inches above roof
and to be not less than 13 inches thick.
Girders and beams to rest on ledges of metal, stone or
brick.
The following being a full and correct description of a
standard building:
Is one having walls of brick or stone (brick preferred) not
less than 13 inches thick at top story, extending through,
and 18 inches above roof in parapet and coped, and increasing four inches in thickness for each story below to the
ground, the increased thickness of each story to be utilized
for beam and girder ledges. Ground floor area not over
5,000 square feet (say 50 by 100); height not over four stories
or 50 feet; floors of three-inch plank, covered by one-inch
flooring crossing at right angles, with water-proof paper between (tin or sheet iron between preferred); wooden beams
and girders and wooden story posts or columns 12 inches
square, or protected iron columns; elevators, stairways, etc.,
cut off by brick walls or plaster on metallic studs and lathing; communications with stairways at each floor protected
with approved tin covered doors and fire-proof sills; win-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 331
dows and doors on exposed sides, protected by approved
tin-covered doors and shutters; walls of flues not less than
8 inches in thickness, to be lined with fire-brick, terra-cotta
or cast-iron, and throat capacity not less than 64 square
inches, if steam boilers are used; all floor timbers to be trimmed at least four inches from outside of flue; heated by
steam; lighted by gas; cornices of brick; metal, terra-cotta
or other incombustible material; roof covered with metal or
tile; if partitions are hollo%v or walls are furred off, there
must be mortar or other fire-stops at each floor.
Sec. 9. The term "Business Building" shall embrace all
buildings used principally for business purposes, thus including among others, hotels, theaters and office buildings.
Sec. 10. The terms "Wholesale Store" or "Warehouse"
shall embrace all buildings used (or intended to be used) exclusively for purposes of mercantile business or storage of
goods.
Sec. n. A basement story of any building is defined as
a story whose floor is twelve inches or more below the sidewalk, and whose height does not exceed eleven feet in the
clear. All such stories that exceed twelve feet high shall be
considered as first stories..
Sec. 12. The height of all buildings for the purpose of this
ordinance shall be taken from the grade of sidewalk to a
point half way from the lowest to the highest part of the
roof.
Sec. 13. Whenever it is sought to increase the height of
any building beyond the height for which the original permit was granted, the thickness of walls thereof shall also be
increased in accordance with the above table.
Sec. 14. The outside walls of rooms having trussed roofs
or ceilings, such as churches, public halls, theaters, dining
rooms or the like, if more than fifteen or less than twenty-
332 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
five feet high, shall average at least sixteen inches; if over
twenty-five feet high, at least twenty inches; if over fortyfive feet, at least twenty-four inches in thickness. An increase of four inches in thickness shall be made in all cases
where the walls are over one hundred feet long, unless there
are cross walls of equal height.
Sec. 15. If solid buttresses are employed with a sectional
area of three hundred or more square inches, placed less than
eighteen feet apart, and extended to or nearly to top of walls,
four inches may be deducted from the thickness of any wall
having such buttresses.
Sec. 16. Cut stone facings of walls shall be backed up
with brickwork of same thickness required where no cut
stone is used. In cases where the cut stone is in a gre"at
measure self-supporting, four inches less thickness of brick
backing may be used. Ashler fronts, properly bonded to
the brickwork, may have backing same as self-supporting
stone fronts or walls.
Sec. 17. Any party wall now existing that shall have been
built conformable to the requirements of any law regulating
the construction of such walls, and in force at the time of
such construction, if sound and in good condition, may be
used in the construction of any adjoining building; Provided, however, that no brick work shall be placed on such wall
to give additional height to the wall, unless the thickness
of such additional wall and the thickness of the old wall in
each story shall at least equal the thickness required for division walls. This section shall apply in all cases where it
is desired to add additional height to any business building.
In case of outside walls of any business building being built
against the wall of any old building (not being party wall)
the new wall shall be of the same thickness required for outside walls in such building.
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Sec. 18. A. Buildings having the first story or basement
and first story designed for business purposes, and the upper
stories for dwellings, the first being not more than thirty
inches above grade of sidewalk, shall have walls of brickwork
of the thickness as follows, to-wit: For two-story and basement buildings, the basement and first story walls, twelve
inches; second story, eight inches; for three-story and basement buildings, basement wall, sixteen inches; first and second stories, twelve inches; third story, eight inches; for
four-story buildings, the basement wall, twenty inches; first
story, sixteen inches; second, third and fourth stories, twelve
inches. When built in blocks of two or more buildings, the
division walls in three-story buildings may be twelve inches
in basement, and in four-story buildings they may be sixteen inches in basement.
Sec. 18 B. Thickness of brick walls of dwelling houses
I: In two story buildings the foundation and first story
walls shall not be less than one and one-half brick thick;
second story gables and parapets may be one brick thick.
In three-story buildings the foundation wall to be not less
than two brick thick, first and second story not less than
one and one-half, third story, gables and parapets may be
one brick thick. In four-story buildings, foundation and
first story to be not less than two brick thick, second and
third story one and one-half brick thick, fourth story, gables
and parapets may be one brick thick.
2. Wherever two or more dwellings are built adjoining,
the party wall between same may be four inches less in thickness than required for the exterior wall in their respective
stories, excepting, however, that no part of said party walls
below the parapet shall be less than one brick thick, and the
parapet shall be carried at least two feet above the roof surface.
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3. If a wall shall be built to a greater length than thirtythree feet, without angles or pilasters intervening, the several thicknesses required in paragraphs I and 2 shall be increased one-half brick.
Sec. 19. All dwelling houses, including those having first
story used for business purposes, and all other buildings that
are used, more than two stories high, having flat roofs, shall
have all the walls (except front walls) extended sixteen inches
above the roof, and not less than eight inches thick; to have
proper copings of incombustible materials; double pitched
roofs to have their division and side walls carried up, forming fire walls in same manner; walls at the eaves of all roofs
(except flat roofs) shall be carried up their full thickness
flush with upper edge of the rafters of roof, and the sheeting boards shall be bedded in mortar on such walls.
Sec. 20. Business buildings more than two stories high,
having flat roofs, shall have their side and rear walls carried up two feet above the roof; division or party walls, four
feet above, forming fire walls not less than twelve inches
thick, to have copings of incombustible materials; front walls
may terminate flush with the upper surface of sheeting of
roof. Division and party walls to extend through mansard
or other steep roofs not less than sixteen inches, and having copings same as other fire walls.
Sec. 21. No chimney shall be built with less than fourinch walls, and no chimney top shall be less than five feet
above the roof (for flat roofs) two feet above the ridge of
any pitched roof. Chimneys coming out at eaves to finish
no lower than level with ridge. Ordinary flues in business
buildings shall have walls and eight-inch jams; flues larger
than two hundred and fifty square inches and less than five
hundred square inches shall be surrounded with walls not
less than eight inches thick; the walls of such flues above the
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inlet funnel, shall be twelve inches thick for the first fifteen
feet around and above such inlet; tops of such chimneys to
be at least eight feet above the roof, or five feet above the
highest part of the roof within fifty feet of such chimney.
Flues with more than five hundred or less than eight hundred inches area shall have not less than twelve-inch walls
for the first thirty-six feet, and sixteen-inch walls opposite
the inlet and ten feet above the same; top of chimney ten
feet above the roof, or seven feet above highest part of the
roof within fifty feet of such chimney; Provided that all
chimneys having walls less than eight inches thick shall be
plastered on the brick or be covered with metallic lath or
wire cloth before plastering.
All fire place flues, such as in dwelling houses, to be
smoothly parged inside. All heater flues to be lined with
fire clay tubing their entire height above inlet, no flues to
be less than eight (8) inches square, all chimneys to be plastered on the outside before being furred, if any pockets or
blank flues are built they shall be covered down at top with
two courses of brick; no wood plugs to be driven in chimneys for furring or setting of mantels; no studding, furring
or any other wood work to be nearer than four (4) inches
of thimbles of flues.
Sec. 22. The provisions of the foregoing sections as .to
the thickness of walls pertaining to chimneys shall be applicable only to such chimneys as are part of or situated in
any building. Flues in party walls shall not extend beyond
the center of the wall, joint flues in party walls shall be
separated by a four-inch "width" of fire brick their entire
height.
Sec. 23. Any chimney not forming a part of a wall shall
rest upon the ground with proper foundation, and in no case
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shall any chimney rest on or be supported by framework,
beams or posts of woodwork of any description.
Sec. 24. Proper foundation or masonry shall be prepared
for the support of buildings, and no foundation shall be less
than one foot below the exposed surface of the ground, and
in no case shall any foundation rest on any filling or made
ground. The breadths of the foundations of the several
parts of any building shall be proportioned so that, as nearly
as practicable, the pressure shall be equal on each square
foot of the foundation. In no case shall the brick foundation
for a two or more story building be less than eight (8) inches
wide on each side of walls or piers, and five (5) courses high,
the two first courses plumb, then racked back to the thickness
of walls or piers. In one-story buildings the foundations may
be one brick less in height and six inches wide on each side.
Cement mortar shall be used in the masonry of all foundations exposed to dampness.
Sec. 25. Piles driven for a wall to rest upon shall be not
less than eight inches in diameter at the smallest end, and
shall be spaced not more than three feet on centers in the
direction of the length of the wall, and nearer, if required
by the inspector. The inspector shall determine the grade
at which piles shall be cut off.
Sec. 26. Walls not exceeding twenty feet in height, where
piling is necessary, may rest on a single row of piles, if deemed advisable by the inspector; walls exceeding twenty feet
in height shall rest on not less than two rows of piles. Extra piles shall be driven where required by the inspector.
Sec. 27. In brick walls every seventh course shall be headers. All fire flues shall be smoothly plastered or have struck
joints. Walls shall be securely anchored to the timbers and
joists resting upon them.
Sec. 28. Hollow walls, not bearing walls, may be used in
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all cases; but all hollow walls shall be bonded or tied together with incombustible anchors placed not more than
three feet apart. If used as bearing walls the thickness shall
be reckoned by their solid parts, unless either part is at least
eight inches thick, and solid connections are made in upright direction, not less than twelve inches wide nor more
than eight feet apart from centers. In such cases two-thirds
of the hollow space shall be connected with the solid parts;
provided, that in no case shall the ends of the joists or other
wood be allowed to come within four inches of the hollow
space.
Sec. 29. No wall of any building now erected, or hereafter to be built or erected, shall be cut off or altered without a permit so to do having been first obtained from the
inspector. Every temporary support placed under any structure, wall girder, beam or column during the erection, finishing, altering or repairing of any building, or part thereof,
shall be equal in strength to the permanent support required
for such construction.
Sec. 30. No opening or doorway shall be cut through a
party wall of a brick building without a permit from the inspector, and every such doorway or opening shall have top,
bottom and sides of stone, brick or iron; shall be closed hy
two sets of standard metal-covered doors (separated by the
thickness of the wall) hung to rabbeted iron frames, or to
iron hinges in brick or of stone rabbets; shall not exceed
ten feet in height by eight feet in width, and every opening,
other than a doorway, shall be protected in a manner satisfactory to the inspector.
Sec. 31. No timber, excepting lathing strips, shall be used
in any wall of any brick building except arch forms for interior arched opening.
Sec. 32. All walls of a brick building on which the ends
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of beams rest shall be anchored at each teir of beams at intervals of not more than ten feet apart, with good, strong
wrought iron anchors, at least one-half inch by one and onehalf inch, well built into the walls and fastened to the beams;
and where the beams are supported by girders the ends of
the beams resting on the girders shall be butted together,
end to end, and strapped with wrought iron straps or tie
irons at the same distance apart and in the same beams as
the wall anchors, and shall be well fastened.
Sec. 33. All piers shall be built of the best quality of good,
well-burnt hard brick, laid in cement and sand mortar, and
well wet when laid in warm weather.
Sec. 34. Brick piers under lintels, girders or columns of
brick buildings, over one story high, shall have a cap of iron
at least two inches thick, the full size of the pier.
Sec. 35. Brick piers and buttresses shall be bonded with
thorough courses, level and bedded, each course, and where
their-foundations rest on piles a sufficient number shall be
driven to insure a proper support.
Sec. 36. Ever>- metal column in a brick building shall rest
on an iron plate of not less thickness than two inches. Wooden columns supporting girders and floors in such buildings
shall set on one and a half inch iron plates with sockets and
counter sinkages.-
Sec. 37. The backing of any iron front that is not wholly
self-supporting shall be treated as an independent wall. If
the iron is self-supporting, then the party wall shall be extended to meet the outer thickness of iron, and all vacancies
shall be filled with grout to insure a complete separation of
adjoining buildings.
Sec. 38. For all large openings, such as store fronts, the
upper wall shall be carried with steel beams, to be suported
with brick or stone piers or iron columns, iron beams and
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columns resting on cast-iron plates not less than two inches
thick.
It shall be unlawful to support any brick or stone wall,
piers or abutments upon wooden lintels, girders or columns
in connection with a building more than one story in height.
Sec. 39. No uncovered tar, composition, rosin, felt or
woodwork shall in any way be exposed on any roof or appendages.
Sec. 40. Appendages to any business building above the
first story and above thirty feet from grade of sidewalk on
any building, if not wholly of incombustible material, shall
be enveloped with metal Dormer windows, cornices, mouldings, balconies, bay windows, towers, spires, ventilators, etc.,
shall be considered as appendages.
Sec. 41. No bay window or other structure shall be placed
on any building so as to project over any public street, way
or place, without the permission of the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled.
Sec. 42. Where awnings are attached to buildings, the
framework shall be entirely of metal, permits to be required
for awnings just as hereinbefore prescribed for buildings,
and same to be under control and supervision of the inspector.
Sec. 43. All buildings hereafter erected shall be kept provided with proper metallic leaders for conducting the water
from the roof to the ground sewer or street gutter in such
a manner as shall protect the walls and foundations from
damage; and in no case shall the water from such leaders,
or othewise, he allowed to flow upon the sidewalk, but shall
be conducted by drain pipes to the street gutter or sewer.
Sec. 44. All cornices, gutters, eaves and parapets (above
first story of business buildings, and above thirty feet from
grade of sidewalk on all other buildings) shall be made of
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incombustible materials. Cornices may have wooden lockouts.
Sec. 45. All roofs shall be so constructed as to be reached
by a scuttle, or by iron steps fastened to the outside of the
outer wall. If by scuttle the same shall be at least 20 by 30
inches, the frame and lid covered with metal, and shall have
a stationary ladder communicating with such scuttle.
Sec. 46. All stores, warehouses, factories and buildings
of similar character, that are three or more stories in height,
above ground level, and within one hundred (too) feet of
city water main, shall have a system of fire service consisting of a two and one-half inch or larger iron stand pipe carried up the entire height of building, with outlets at each
floor, provided with suitable valves and fifty feet of hose attached to valves and nozzle attached to hose. Hose to be
kept coiled and ready for use at any time. Standpipe to be
within ten feet of landing of stairs on each floor. The supply from main to these pipes to be independent from other
water service of the building and arranged so that engine
hose can be attached on the street. All hose coupling shall
conform to the size and pattern adopted by the Fire Department. Owners of such buildings shall put in such system of
fire service as soon as possible after the passage of this ordinance. Such system of fire service shall not be used except
for the extinguishment of fires.
Sec. 47. All floor beams, joists and headers shall be kept
at least two inches clear of any wall enclosing a fire flue or
chimney breast, and the space left between the framing and
such flue shall be filled solid with gauged mortar, to be a
heavy coat of plastering put on the walls of such flues before any other woodwork shall be placed against it.
Sec. 48. All floors shall be constructed to bear a safe
weight per superficial foot, exclusive of materials, as fol-
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lows: For dwellings, tenements or lodging houses, one hundred pounds; for storehouses, warehouses, machine shops,
armories and drill rooms, not less than two hundred and
fifty pounds. These requirements shall apply to all alterations, as well as to new buildings. In all calculations for
the strength of materials to be used in any building the proportion between the safe weight and the breaking weight
shall be as one to three for all beams, girders and other pieces
subjected to cross strain; and as one to six for all posts, columns and other vertical support, and for all tie beams, and
other pieces subjected to a tensile strain; and the requisite
dimensions of each piece of material are to be ascertained
by computation, by rules given by the best authorities, using
for constants in the rules only such numbers as have been
deducted from experiments on materials of like kind with
that proposed to be used.
Sec. 49. All hearths for ordinary fireplaces shall rest on
trimmer arches, the header kept at least twenty inches from
face or chimney breast. The back of all fireplaces shall not
be less than eight inches thick: all stovepipe holes to have
proper thimbles and stoppers. Xo furring, lathing and
plastering to return more than six inches on face of chimney, and not lower down than four feet from top of joist.
The arches of all fireplaces shall be supported with iron bars,
not less than half inch by two inches, no grates or mantels
shall be set until an inspection is made.
Sec. 50. Ends of joists or beams entering a brick wall
shall be cut not less than three-inch bevel, so as not to disturb the brick work by any defection or breaking of the
joints or beams. All such joists or timbers entering a party
or division wall from opposite sides shall have at least four
inches of solid brick work between the ends of such timbers
or joists. All buildings for residences or business purposes,
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shall have fire stops. All furred brick walls, chimneys and
all walls of frame buildings and wooden partitions of all
buildings shall have fire stops. Walls to have three rows
of blocks cut in between furring and studding, one on floor,
one under ceiling and one in center of height. Stud partitions to have one row of blocks in center of height. Brick
walls between joists to oe built so as to be even with top of
same and made smooth on top with mortar.
Sec. 51. Joists and girders in any building shall be of
proper dimensions to sustain the load designed to be placed
upon them. Girders may rest upon piers of brick or stone,
or upon columns of wood or iron of proper dimensions. All
floor joists shall be properly bridged with cross bridges. All
headers in floor framing of business buildings that are 'placed
at a greater distance than two feet from the end of a trimmer, shall be fixed in proper iron stirrups.
Sec. 52. The owner, or other party having an interest
in any building, staging or other structure, or anything attached to or connected \vith a building or other structure,
which shall be unsafe, so as to endanger life, shall immediately, upon notice received from the inspector, cause the
same to be made safe and secure or taken down, and when
public safety requires immediate action, the inspector may
enter upon the premises, with such assistants as may be
necessary, if so directed in writing by the Mayor, and cause
the said structure to be secured or taken down without delay, at the expense of such owner or party interested. No
staging or stand for observation purposes shall be constructed or occuoied noon the roof of any building in said city.
Sec. 53. Every building which shall appear to the inspector to be especially dangerous in case of fire, by reason of
bad condition of walls, overloaded floors, defective construction, decay or other causes, shall be held to be unsafe; and
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the inspector, besides proceeding as' provided in the preceding section, shall also affix a notice of the dangerous
character of the structure to a conspicuous place on the exterior wall of said building; any person removing such notice so affixed, shall be liable to punishment as hereinafter
prescribed.
Sec. 54. The owner, or party having an interest in the
unsafe building or structure mentioned in the two preceding
sections, being notified thereof in writing by the inspector,
shall be punished as hereinafter prescribed.
Sec. 55. No building now or hereafter built shall be altered until it has been examined and approved by the inspector
as being in a good and safe condition to be altered as proposed, and the alteration so made shall conform to the provisions of this and any ordinance of the City of Savannah in
relation thereto.
Sec. 56. All brick walls and buttresses shall be of merchantable, well shaped bricks, well laid and bedded, with
well filled joints, in lime or cement mortar, and well flushed
up at every course with mortar; and all brick used during
the warm months shall be wet at the time they are laid, and
shall be dry at time they are laid during the cold months.
Sec. 57. No continuous vertical recess, chase or flue shall
be made in any party wall so deep that it will leave the thickness at the back less than eight inches at any point, and no
recess of any kind shall be made in any eight-inch wall. No
horizontal recess shall be made in any wall except by a special permit from the inspector. No continuous vertical recess other than flues in stacks shall be nearer than seven feet
to any other recess.
Sec. 58. In the erection or alteration of any building within the fire limits the material of which, in whole or in part,
is other than brick, stone or wood, the thickness of walls, of
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such material, and the method of construction, shall be such
as the inspector shall approve.
Sec. 59. Partitions in hotel buildings and tenement houses
made of scantling to be lathed and plastered shall be filled
with brickwork eight inches high in the best manner. Scantling partitions shall not be employed as supporters of any
floor or roof (except dwelling houses.)
Sec. 60. Stairways shall not be enclosed with partitions
made of plank, boards, flooring or scantling, unless plastered on both sides or covered with metal.
Sec. 61. Hoisting openings shall have trap doors (covered with metal on the underside) on all floors except where
elevators are used, with sufficient guards for protection during the hours of business, and said doors shall be kept closed
at all other times.
Sec. 62. All stores, storehouses, mills and manufactories
that may hereafter be erected in Savannah, which are more
than two stories high, shall "have doors, blinds or shutters
made of fire-proof metal, on every window or entrance where
the same do not enter upon a street, unless fire-proof glass
is used. When, in any such building, the shutters, blinds
or doors cannot be put on the outside, they shall be put upon
the inside, and hung upon iron eyes or frames independent
of any woodwork; shutters above the first story to be arranged so that they can be opened from the outside. Prismatic lights in iron frame shall be regarded as an equivalent
to iron shutters.
Sec. 63. That all buildings in said city three stories or
more in height, not including basements, used as a factory,
workshop, lodge room, hotel, department store, boarding
house, public hall, or sleeping place, or apartment, shall
have thereon suitable and substantial fire escapes of the following character and material: Brackets must not be less
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than y^xj^ inches, wrought iron, placed edgewise, or r^-
inch angle iron, well braced, and not more than three feet
apart, and the braces to brackets must not be less than Y$-
inch square, wrought iron, and must extend two-thirds of the
width of the respective brackets or balconies. In all cases
the brackets must go through the wall, and be turned down
three inches.
Brackets on new buildings, must be set as the walls are
being built. When brackets are to be put on old houses, the
part going through the wall shall not be less than one inch
in diameter, with screw nuts and washers, not less than five
inches square and one-half inch thick.
Top Rails. The top rail of balcony must be i^Jx1/? inch.
wrought iron, and in all cases must go through the walls.
and be secured by nuts and 4-inch square washers, at least }
inch thick.
Bottom Rails. Bottom rails must be I T4^^ inch wrought
iron, well leaded in the wall. In frame buildings the top rails
must go through the studding and be secured on the inside
by washers and nuts as above.
Filling-in-Bars. The filling in bars must not be less than
one-inch round or square wrought iron, placed not more
than six inches from centers, and well riveted to the top and
bottom rails.
Stairs. The stairs, in ali cases, must not be less than 18
inches wide and constructed of r4x3 T 4-inch wrought iron
sides of strings. Steps to be -s-s-inch round iron, double
rungs, 5^x3-in flat iron, and well riveted to the strings. The
stairs must be secured to a bracket on top. and rest on and
be secured to a bracket or extra crossbar at the bottom. All
stairs must have a J^-inch hand rail of wrought iron, well
braced.
Floors. The flooring of balconies must be of wrought
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iron ij^xj^-inch slats, placed not over iJ4 inches apart, and
secured to iron battens ij^x^-inch, not over three feet
apart, and riveted at the intersection. The opening for stairways in all balconies shall not be less than 18 inches wide
and 30 inches long.
Drop Ladders. Drop ladders from lower balconies, whert
required, shall not be less than 14 inches wide, and shall be
ij^x^j-inch sides and 54-inch rungs of wrought iron. In no
case shall the ends of balconies extend more than 9 inches
over the brackets.
The height of railings around balconies' shall not be less
than two feet, nine inches. A balcony 'must be at each story.
Sec. 64. The Superintendent of the Fire Department and
Building Inspector and the Director of Public Works shallconstitute a board of fire escapes, and no fire escape will be
accepted without their approval, and they shall have authority to decide the number and location of all fire escapes on
buildings.
Sec. 65. Notice of the requirements for fire escapes shall
be published for fifteen days, then it shall be the duty of the
owners of all buildings coming under the requirements of
this ordinance to have placed on said building within four
months after said advertisement, such fire escapes as are
required. Should any owner, agent or tenant in possession
of any such building fail within the time specified in said advertisement to have fire escapes placed on any building as
provided for by this ordinance, he or she shall be subject to
a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars and cost, and
to be imprisoned not exceeding thirty days, either or both
in the discretion of the court, and for each month thereafter
until said ordinance is complied with, such owner, agent
or tenant in possession shall be subject to the same penalties
as aforesaid.
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Sec. 66. After fire escapes have been placed on any building as aforesaid in compliance with the provisions of this
ordinance, and the same shall become unsafe or in need of
change or repair in order to make the same safe, the Superintendent or Acting Superintendent of the Fire Department
shall serve notice to make such change within ten days. In
case of failure of any owner to have such change or repairs
made within the time as required by the notice, he shall for
such failure be subject to the same penalty provided in this
ordinance to place fire escapes in the first instance.
Sec. 67. No building within the fire limits of the City of
Savannah shall be used or occupied, in whole or in part, for
any of the trades hereinafter mentioned, to-wit: Planing
mills, sash, door and blind factories, unless such building so
occupied shall have in connection with it a brick or fire-proof
vault of sufficient capacity to contain all shavings, sawdust,
chips or other light, combustible refuse connected therewith,
and all such shavings and other light, combustible refuse
shall be removed daily from such premises to such vault.
In no event shall proprietors, owners or lessees of such
manufactories allow combustible refuse to accumulate upon
any lot or in an}' building unless stored in a fire-proof vault.
Sec. 68. Floors under all stoves shall be protected by a
covering of incombustible material. Stoves shall be kept
at least twenty inches, and their smokepipes twelve inches,
from any unprotected woodwork.
Sec. 69. The woodwork of all boiler houses and boiier
rooms shall be kept at least six feet from the boiler and
four feet from the breeching or smoke conductor, and one
foot from the dome of the boiler, unless such woodwork is
properly protected with incombustible material, and then
there shall be at least two feet space from the boiler or smoke
pipe and protection.
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Sec. 70. The floors of all rooms, when containing stationary boilers, shall be made of incombustible materials, five
feet on all sides, and at least eight feet in front of any boiler.
Sec. 71. Steam pipes shall be kept at least two inches from
all wood work; otherwise they shall be protected by a soapstone, asbestos, or earthenware ring or tube, or rest on iron
supports.
^Tierever hot air pipes are placed in stud partitions the
pipes shall be wrapped in two thicknesses of asbestos paper,
studding, joist, sills and any wood nearer than three inches
of flues or register boxes, shall be covered with asbestos
paper before the flues or boxes are set in place. The lathing shall be metal over all spaces for heater pipes. When
only one register is connected with the furnace, said register
shall have no valves.
Sec. 72. All the officers designated under this ordinance,
or any future amendments to the same, shall, as far as maybe necessary for the performance of their respective duties,
have the right to enter any building or premises in said city
at any time.
Sec. 73. Any work in addition or alteration made for any
purpose in, to. or upon any building or structure, except
the necessary repairs, not affecting the external or party
walls, chimneys, stairways, or height of building, shall to
the extent of such work, or alteration or addition, be subject to the regulations of this ordinance.
Sec. 74. AD egress openings in public halls shall have the
word "Exit" conspicuously placed over them. The aisles in
such halls shall at all times be kept unobstructed; the doors
to open outwardly or be hung with spring hinges, opening
inwardly and outwardly.
Sec. 75. It shall be the duty of the owners of buildings
to cause a careful inspection by a competent mechanic of all.
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passenger and freight elevators in the City of Savannah at
least once in six months, and see that said elevator shafts
and doors are in a perfectly safe condition, and in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.
Sec. 76. When an inspection of an elevator or elevators
has been made by a competent mechanic and the same has
been put in perfectly safe condition, and the shafts and doors
in accordance with this ordinance, he shall make out a certificate of the same, which shall state the date of inspection
of the elevator, the weight it may safely carry, and that the
shafts and doors are constructed in accordance with this ordinance, which certificate shall be framed by the owner and
put in some conspicuous place near such elevator for examination by the public.
Sec. 77. It shall be unlawful for any person owning or
having the care or control of any elevator to use or permit
the use of the same after it has been declared by the inspector
to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition and he has prohibited the use of the same, until all necessary repairs have been
made, and the owner, agent or other person has procured
a certificate from said inspector that said repairs have been
properly done, and that said elevator may be safely used,
under the penalty of fifty dollars for each offense.
Sec. 78. All floor timbers, headers and trimmers of every
brick building hereafter erected or altered, in which a- chimney is to be built in a brick wall, shall be placed distant two
inches from the outside of every chimney flue and the space
between such brickwork and timbers shall be closed by a
proper fire stop of incombustible material.
Sec. 79. If any chimney flue or heating apparatus on any
premises shall, in the opinion^of the inspector, endanger the
premises, the inspector shall at once notify, in writing, the
owner or agent of said premises. If such owner or agent
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fails for a period of forty-eight hours after the service of said
notice upon him to make such chimney flue or heating apparatus safe he shall be liable to punishment, as prescribed
in this ordinance.
Sec. 80. No furnace and no range set in masonry shall
hereafter be placed or its location changed, in any building
except as the inspector shall approve.
Sec. 8r. That all the stove flues shall be constructed of
hard-burned brick, starting from the ground, and shall not
be less than sixteen inches square from base to a point six
inches above the roof line. Flue to be thoroughly plastered
inside. No flue to be less than five feet high, and .higher
should the building inspector deem it necessary for the
safety of the building.
Sec. 82. Be it further ordained, That the term "Building"
as used in this ordinance shall include structures of whatsoever character erected, repaired or altered within the limits
of the City of Savannah; and that it shall not be lawful to
construct, erect, add to, alter or repair any building or structure within the limits of said city except in the manner and
according to the provisions of this ordinance.
Sec. 83. Be it further ordained, That a failure on the part
of the owner of any building or structure erected, constructed, repaired, altered or added to in the corporate limits of the
City of Savannah, to comply with each, and all of the requirements of this ordinance, and the failure on the part of
any contractor or architect engaged upon the erection, construction, alteration or repairing of any such building or
structure within such limits, shall subject such owner, architect or contractor, as the case may be, upon conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah, for each and
every violation of this ordinance to a fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars, or to imprisonment not to exceed thirty
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days, either or both, in the discretion of the court; and if
such owner, contractor or architect be a partnership, then
each member of said partnership shall be liable to punishment thereunder as aforesaid; and if said parties be a corporation, then each officer of said corporation shall be liable
to punishment as aforesaid; and the punishment so provided
shall be in addition to any money penalties hereinbefore prescribed for any particular infringement of this ordinance.
Sec. 84. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
DRAINAGE AND PLUMBING OF BUIK.DIKCI8.
The following ordinance was read the first time December
2Olh, 1897; read the second time February gth, 1898,
amended, placed upon its passage and passed; amended November 3Oth, 1898; amended April igth, 1899:
An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an ordinance
in relation to plumbing in the City of Savannah, passed
in Council February 9th, 1898, amended November 3Oth.
1898.
Be it ordained by the authority of the aforesaid that all of
the plumbing done in the City of Savannah shall be under
the control of a Board of five plumbing examiners, which
board of plumbing examiners shall consist of the Health'
Officer of the City of Savannah, the Chairman of the Committee on Water, Chairman of Committee on Public Health,
and one master and one journeyman plumber, who shall be
appointed by the Mayor.
An ordinance to place the Inspector of Plumbing of the City
of Savannah in the department and under the jurisdiction
of the Committee on Public Health.
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Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That hereafter the Inspector
of Plumbing of the City of Savannah and his subordinates
shall belong to the department and be under the jurisdiction
of the Committee on Public Health of the City of Savannah.
Duties of the Inspector.
Section i. He shall inspect all houses in course of erection, alteration or repair, as often as may be necessary, and
shall see that all plumbing, drainage and sewerage work is
done in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.
All plumbing shall be inspected first when the drain, soil,
waste and vent-pipes are run in the building, they shall be
left uncovered, and the plumber shall report the same at
once to the office of the Inspector of Plumbing for inspection and again when the fixtures are placed in position and
the work completed.
It shall be the duty of the Inspector of Plumbing, immediately upon written notification by the plumber, to proceed
to inspect and pass upon the work; and all inspections shall
be made within twenty-four hours after such notification.
He shall promptly condemn and order the removal of any
defective material, or any work done as to plumbing for
drainage or sewerage work. Upon a complete and satisfactory inspection of any work he shall grant a certificate of approval.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That it shall be the duty
of said Board of Plumbing Examiners to examine and pass
upon the qualifications of all persons who desire to engage
in the business of plumbing within the corporate limits of
the City of Savannah. This examination shall satisfy the
said Examiners as to the applicant's qualifications as a
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plumber and his familiarity with the plumbing regulations
of the City of Savannah.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That it shall be the duty
of the said Board to issue to competent plumbers proper
licenses authorizing them to engage in the plumbing business within the City of Savannah, but before said plumber
shall receive his license he shall first file with the Clerk of
Council a bond payable to the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Savannah, with two or more sureties, to be approved
by the Clerk of Council in the sum of five hundred (500) dollars, conditioned that he or they will discharge his or their
duties as a plumber in accordance with the provisions of the
ordinance of the city. Upon the filing and approval of said
bond, the Clerk of Council is authorized and directed to
issue a receipt to the said plumber showing that he has complied with this ordinance. It is also made the duty of a
plumber before doing any work as a plumber to register his
name and place of business in the office of the Clerk of Council and to give notice at once to the said Clerk of Council of
any change in his place of business. It shall be unlawful for
any person not authorized under the terms of this ordinance.
A list of the registered plumbers of the city shall be published at least once in each year.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That there shall be charged
and collected by the Treasurer of the City of Savannah, an
inspection fee of one (i) dollar for each connection with citv
sewers in the streets and lanes and an additional fee of fifty
(50) cents for each fixture with a waste connection in new
and reconstructed plumbing work, payable before the issuance of the permit, and receipt of the said Treasurer shall
be exhibited to the Inspector of Plumbing before connection
is made. A sufficiency of the fees so collected to pay the
salary of the Inspector of Plumbing and of the clerk, (should
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a clerk be hereafter appointed and paid a salary), shall be
placed to the credit of the Committee on Public Health by
the said Treasurer. The Inspector of Plumbing shall keep
a daily record of all work and all business transacted and
make a report of the same to the Board of Plumbing examiners at its regular meeting every two weeks. The report
of said Inspector of Plumbing shall cover all the plumbing
work done within the city. All plumbing work shall be frequently inspected and shall be performed in strict accordance with the plumbing regulations and with the provisions
of this ordinance.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That on and after the date
of the adoption of this ordinance all drainage, sewerage and
plumbing work, whether public or private, shall be done in
accordance with definite plans previously submitted to and
approved by the Inspector of Plumbing.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained. That it shall be the duty
of every plumber before proceeding with the construction of
any new work, or reconstruction of any old work (except in
the repairs of leaks or other repairs which do not involve
a change in style of fixtures, the sewerage, drainage or ventilation system), to submit to the Inspector a complete set
of plans showing the proposed work to be done, and no
plumbing work shall be done without a signed permit from
the said Inspector, the condition of this .permit must be
strictly complied with and the work must be done by the,
plumber in whose name the permit is given, or one of his
employees. All new and reconstructed plumbing work shall
be subjected to a hydraulic test. Replacing a water closet
is not interpreted as repairs only on written permission from
the Inspector of Plumbing.
Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That the following addi-
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tional regulations are hereby adopted touching the work and
material mentioned, to-wit.:
(a) All fixtures replaced shall be separately trapped, trap
placed as near fixture as possible. All traps shall be properly vented, but in case where it is impracticable to vent fixtures in reconstructed work, anti-syphon traps may be used,
of such make as shall be approved by the Board of Plumbing
Examiners. Where water closet trap has no vent opening,
lead bend shall be vented as near trap as possible.
(b) When within a building, tar coated cast iron, wrought
iron (Durham system) pipe and fittings and lead shall be
used. No connection shall be allowed with soil pipes except
those made of lead and brass. All connections made with
wrought iron pipe must be made with recess fittings. Traps
and fresh air inlets shall be placed in sewers when deemed
necessary by the Board of Plumbing Examiners.
(c) AH waste pipe systems must be as direct as possible,
and shall have a proper fall towards the sewer; all connections made to horizontal iron waste pipes shall be made with
Y branches, except where it shall be carried to roof undiminished in size, to such a height as may be directed by the
Inspector, and no pipe shall be carried to the height of less
than one foot above roof of the building, and above all openings and the same shall be left open at the top. No square
bends shall be allowed in waste pipes. At the bottom of
stack Y and J4 bends shall be used, a clean out shall be
placed at the base of every stacy, and all horizontal runs
of iron waste pipe where exposed shall have a clean-out at
starting point and every fifteen (15) feet thereafter. No
openings will be allowed in the sewer pipe of any building for
the purpose of receiving surface or ground water of the cellar, even if trapped, unless a special written permit is granted
by the Board of Plumbing Examiners, which permit may
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be at any time revoked and such connections discontinued
and closed up on an order of the Board.
(d) Rain water leaders shall not be connected with or
emptied into house sewers, nor used as soil, waste or vent
pipes be used as a leader.
(e) Within buildings and eighteen (18) inches outside of
same, no soil, waste or drain pipe nor down shaft or vent
shall be constructed of brick, sheet metal, or earthenware,
but same shall be of iron or lead. In every case when a line
of sewer cannot be placed eighteen (18) inches from the
building, iron pipe shad be used, except buildings with cellars the line of sewer shall be four feet, otherwise iron pipe
shall be used. In case of back air ventilation, cast ifon, galvanized wrought iron, or lead pipe shall be used.
(f) Connections between lead and iron pipes shall be made
with brass or lead ferrules, full size of iron pipe, caulked into
iron pipe with soft lead, and united to the lead pipe with a
wiped joint. All joints in the cast iron pipe and fittings must
be so filled with oakum and soft lead as to make a tight joint
and no putty or red lead used.
(g) Even- fixture having a waste pipe shall have a separate suitable approved trap placed as near the fixture as possible except in the case of wash trays, when one trap may
answer for a set of three compartments of such fixtures;
these traps shall be protected from syphonage or air pressure
by a special air pipe of a size not less than the waste pipe.
Air pipes for water closets, slop hoppers, and grease traps
shall be of a size not less than two-inch bore. No more than
two fixtures will be allowed except in case of fixtures having vents smaller than two inches, when three fixtures with
i^-inch vents may be used on a two inch pipe, but when
two-inch vent is used, only two fixtures will be allowed on
a two-inch vent of 20 feet or less where over 20 feet or more
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than the above mentioned fixtures are placed the vent pipe
shall not be less than three-inch bore, and ten fixtures shall
be allowed, without regard to the size of fixture vents, on
a three-inch vent pipe. Where more than ten fixtures are
placed a four-inch vent pipe shall be used. When a i-/2-inch
vent pipe is used for two fixtures of 1*4-inch, when 20 feet
must be increased in size if it is to continue. Where a i/l 2 -
inch or I'/^-inch vent pipe is used for one fixture 25 feet will
be allowed; each elbow will be considered two feet, if vent
continued shall be increased one size larger. Back air pipes
shall be run as direct as possible, and all branch vents shall
be connected above the overflow of fixtures; they shall be
so arranged as to drain water of condensing and shall either
extend independently through and above the roof of the
house or be connected with the main soil pipe above the
highest fixture in the building.
Newton anti-syphon trap can be used without back venting.
The following make syphon jet closets can be used without back venting:
J. L. Mott Iron Works........................... Primo
John Douglas Co................................ Nautica
it te tt /~\i *
................................. Gloria
McCambridge & Co..............................Sypho
L. Wolf Manufacturing Co..................... Superior
Haines, Jones & Cadbury Co.....................Hajoca
Fleck Bros. & Co............................... Dorado
Smith & Webster .............................. Defiance
Cast Iron Pipe.
2-inch .............................. 5 pounds per foot
3-inch .............................' 9
4-inch ............................. ii J4 "
5-inch ...........................
6-inch ............................
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"7-inch ............................. 26J4 pounds per foot
8-inch .............................33
lo-inch ...........................
12-inch ...........................
\\'hen lead pipe is used for waste pipe it shall not b?
lighter than the following weights per lineal foot. viz. :
I %-inch ............................ 2^4 pounds per foot
iy2 -inch ...........................3
2-inch ............................. .4 "
3-inch .............................5
4-inch .............................8
All joints to lead or brass must be wiped with solder.
All work must be done in a workmanlike manner, and
must be done to the satisfaction of the Inspector of Plumbing.
(h) In no case shall the waste from bowls, baths, or other
fixtures be connected with the traps of water closets. All
fixtures other than water closets must be provided with suitable metallic strainers so fastened over the outlet of said
fixtures as to prevent the clogging of waste pipes by substances not properly placed therein.
(i) No trap, vent or back air pipe shall be used as a soil,
waste or conductor pipe.
(j) Drip or overflow pipes under water closets or other
fixtures, or from tanks or cisterns, shall in no case be directly connected with house sewers. Sediment, blowoff,
steam exhaust pipes from boilers, and tank overflow pipes
shall not be connected with house sewers.
(k) Waste pipes from refrigerators or other receptacles
in which provisions are stored, shall not be connected with
house sewers, unless such waste pipes are provided with
traps suitably ventilated, and in every case there shall be an
open air trap between traps and refrigerators.
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(1) No water closet known as a pan, plunger, or valve
hopper, shall be used in plumbing which may be constructed
or reconstructed, after the passage of this ordinance: those
used shall be the style known as tank closets.
(m) Water closets, urinals, or slop sinks must never be
placed in unventilated rooms or compartments. In every
case the compartment must be open to outer air or be ventilated by a shaft or air duct having an area to the air of at
least 36 square inches.
(n) If practicable, the drain, sewer, soil, waste pipes and
traps shall be exposed to view for ready inspection, cleaning and repairing, and when necessarily placed within partitions, floors, etc., the covering shall be removable, if possible.
(o) Pipes and other fixtures shall not be covered or concealed from view until after the work has been examined by
the Inspector, and he shall be notified by the plumber when
the work is sufficiently advanced for inspection.
(p) It will not be necessary to ventilate water closets
when same are located outside building line. Out buildings
intended for servants' Quarters having plumbing fixtures in
same, shall be ventilated. The waste from water closets outside of main building must be four inch iron pipe, extending
18 inches outside of inclosure.
(q) Soil pipes from water closets shall in no case be less
than four inches in diameter, and from and after the passage of this ordinance all waste pipes from any other fixtures
which may be placed, shall be not less than i^4 inches in
diameter, unless written permission is given by the Inspector
of Plumbing. Private connection with sewer to be in no
case smaller than four inches in diameter. No connection
shall be made with public sewer except by a properly authorized plumber furnished with a permit from the Inspector of
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Plumbing and under his supervision. Outside of building
where the ordinance does not call for iron waste pipe, terra
cotta pipe free from all flaws, splits or cracks,' perfectly
burned, and well glazed over the entire inner and outer surface, perfectly straight and true, may be used, the space between the hub and pipe shall be thoroughly filled with the
best cement mortar and made of equal parts cement and
clean sand, and the same thoroughly mixed dry, and water
enough afterwards added to give it proper consistency. The
cement must be mixed in small quantities at a time, and used
as soon as made. The joints must be carefully wiped and
jointed. All mortar that may be. left inside thoroughly
cleaned out with a swab. No tempered up cement shall be
used. When necessary to use a spirit level on each length
of pipe there shall be a gauge set on level.
(r) Plumbing work snail not be used unless the same has
been subjected through a hydraulic test on all pipes that can
be tested before the fixtures are placed in position in the
presence of the Inspector of Plumbing, and after all fixtures
are placed in position and connected; and before the same
have been connected with the sewer. All plumbing must be
subjected to a smoke test, which will be a final test, and on
the approval of the Inspector, the Inspector shall issue a
written certificate of approval.
(s) When an old service pipe is repaired or a new one put
in. the stop cock and box, pavement washer, if located on a
pavement in the traveled portion of a sidewalk, shall be
moved to the outer curb. No person shall place, or cause to
be placed, a stop cock and box pavement washer of a building in the footway or portion of the pavement where there
is a flat adjoining the traveled portion.
There shall be placed at the outer curb a stop and waste
cock and a box of such a make that shall be approved by the
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Inspector of Plumbing to each house. And all water pipe
shall have a fall towards stop cock to drain all water within
building.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, That supply pipes shall be
kept down two feet.
Sec. 9. Be it further ordained, That any person who shall
neglect or refuse to comply with any of the requirements of
this ordinance, or any amendment thereof, or shall violate
in any way any of the provisions of this ordinance, or any
amendment thereto, shall be subject, upon conviction before
the Police Court of the City of Savannah, to a fine not to
exceed one hundred (100) dollars and imprisonment not to
exceed thirty days, either or both, in the discretion of the
court; and in addition thereto he shall be compelled to cause
the work to conform to this ordinance as amended, and each
day's delay in complying shall be held a separate and distinct
offence and shall be punished accordingly.
Sec. IO. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
An ordinance for the regulation of house drainage and the
house drainage system, adopted June 15th, 1900.
Ordinances.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That as the
house drainage system of the City of Savannah now being
constructed is completed for various portions of the city,
the Committee on Streets and Lanes shall cause maps thereof to be prepared and kept in the office of the Director of
Public Works and of the Plumbing Inspector, and notice
thereof to be published to the citizens of the City of Savannah in the official gazette for information. After the pub-
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lication of such notice it shall be unlawful to lay any sewers,
to connect with storm-water sewers, or to construct privy
vaults or dry wells, within said completed portions or districts of the city.
The said Committee on Streets and Lanes shall, through
the Director of Public Works, issue all permits for connections to the house drainage system.
Sec. 2, Be it further ordained, That connections of primary drains with the house drainage system of Savannah shall
be made only under the supervision of inspectors to be designated by the Mayor, and after all plumbing connected
therewith shall have been found by the Plumbing Inspector
to fully comply with the requirements of this and other ordinances, provided that this section shall not be so construed
as to require the remodelling of the plumbing in buildings
already erected, if in the judgment of the Chief Plumbing
Inspector such remodeling is not necessary.
A complete record shall be kept in the office of the Director of Public Works, showing their location, date and under
whose supervision made.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That the following regulations are hereby adopted in connection with the new house
drainage system of Savannah, now being constructed,
namely:
1. No fresh air inlet or trap or any manner of obstruction to the free passage of air shall be placed in the course
of the main drain or of the soil pipe. The waste from each
fixture shall be properly trapped, as is specified elsewhere.
2. The soil pipe shall be extended full size above the roof
of the main house, and the opening must be at least two (2)
feet above the roof, or fifteen (15) feet from any window or
door of the building or adjoining building. No main soil
pipe shall be less than four (4) inches in diameter.
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3. No gas house liquor or other waste having naphtha
shall be connected with the house drainage system.
4. The Street and Lane Committee of Council shall have
the power to stop and prevent from discharging into the
house drainage system any private drains through which
substances are discharged which are liable to injure the
drains or obstruct the flow of the sewage.
5. No person shall place or deposit in any water closet
waste, soil or vent pipe any garbage, ashes, cinders, rags or
other refuse materials liable to clog the pipe.
6. All connections to house drainage sewers shall be made
of a y% 4-inch bend at the Y, and 4-inch pipe shall extend
from this bend to inside the property line, all reducers and
increasers, if used, must be made inside the property line.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained. That any person violating
this ordinance, or any provision thereof, shall, upon conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah, be
subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred (too) dollars,
and to imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days, cither
or both, in the discretion of the Court.
Sec. 5. Be it further, ordained. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
An ordinance to provide for connections with the new house
drainage system of the City of Savannah, adopted February 2Oth, 1901.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That within
four (4) months from the first day of March, 1901, it shall
be the duty of all property-owners east of Bull Street, between Gaston and Forty-second Streets and on Bull, East
Gaston and East Forty-second Streets, to make their con-
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nections with the new house drainage system of the City of
Savannah. That within eight (8) months from the said first
day of March, 1901, in shall be the duty of property-owners
east of Bull Street, between Gaston and River Streets and
on East River Street, to make the said connections. That
within twelve (12) months from the said first day of March,
1901. it shall be the duty of the property-owners west of Bull
Street, between Gaston and Forty-second Streets, and by
West Gaston and West Forty-second Streets, to make the
said connections. That within (16) months from the said
first da}- of March, 1901, it shall be the duty of the propertyowners west of Bull Street, between Gaston and River
Streets, and on West River Street, to make the said connections.
These connections shall be made in accordance with the
ordinance of Council passed June 13, 1900, and entitled "An
ordinance for the regulation of house drainage and the house
drainage system."
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That after the dates mentioned the City of Savannah will proceed as to the areas mentioned to make the said connections in accordance with the
said ordinance of June I3th. 1900, and at the expense of the
property-owners.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed August I7th, 1904.
GRADE: CROSSINGS.
By Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance to eliminate grade crossings at Bolton and
Gwinnett Streets over the property and tracks of the Atlan-
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tic Coast Line Railroad Company; to provide for carrying^.
Gwinnett Street throueh said property by construction of a
subway; to authorize contracts necessary for the foregoing
and for other purposes.
Whereas, the crossing at grade of the property and tracks
of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company by Bolton and
Gwinnett Streets, and the street car lines thereon, is a source
of great danger and peril to the citizens using said crossings,
and,
Whereas, the carrying of Gwinnett Street through the
property of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company under its tracks by means of a subway would afford a safe
method of crossing uninterrupted by the movement of railroad trains and engines; and, /
Whereas, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah desiring to eliminate and remove the two grade crossings aforesaid and the perils and dangers incident thereto,
has requested the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
and the Savannah Electric Company to consent to certain
changes in said grade crossings, as set forth in a contract
hereinafter mentioned, and has requested those companies
to make certain contributions specified in said contract toward defraying the cost incident to the work to be done by
the city in changing the crossings, which requests have been
acceded to bv the two companies aforesaid, who are willing
t:o enter into said contract. Now, therefore.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the contract relating to the aforesaid crossings and subway duly
prepared to be executed in triplicate by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company and the Savannah Electric Company,
which contract has been submitted to Council and has been
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fully read and considered, is in all respects approved, agreed
to and entered into, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah, and the said Mayor is hereby directed to sign,
execute and deliver the said contract in triplicate in the
name of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah,
by himself as such Mayor, and the Clerk of Council is hereby directed to affix the corporate seal and attest the same.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that when said contract
shall have been duly executed and delivered by and between
the said corporations all work to be done thereunder will
be undertaken and will be carried to completion with all reasonable despatch.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, that all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, be, and the same are,
hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed May 25th, 1904.
FIRE.
By the Committee on Fire:
An ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance providing for the control, regulation and better efficiency of the Fire Department of the City of Savannah,"
adopted by Council September 16, 1903.
Section i. Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the above
recited ordinance be and the same is hereby amended by
adding to Article 5, Section 2, the following:
"Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of the Fire
Department, the Mayor shall assign one of the regularly
appointed engineers as inspector of engines, whose duties
(in addition to those already prescribed) shall be to make
all necessary repairs to machinery (in so far as the tools and
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implements of the department will enable him), when so directed by the Superintendent of the Fire Department, and
to make inspections of engines and machinery at such time
and place as the Superintendent of the Fire Department may
direct.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and
the same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed September I4th, 1904.
FIRE LIMITS, AMEXD OF ORDINANCE.
By Alderman R. J. Davant:
An ordinance to amend Section five hundred and twentythree (523) of MacDonell's Code of Savannah, by striking
out the following words therein, viz.: "Provided that in
that portion of said City of Savannah bounded on the east
by Habersham Street, north by Huntingdon Street, south
by Gwinnett Street and west by Montgomery Street, that
only one wooden dwelling and outhouse be erected on a
single lot, and no wooden dwelling be erected on a lot of
less than forty-three feet and nine inches front," and by
striking out the words "and" and "further" in the twentyfourth line, and for other purposes.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, that Section
five hundred and twenty-three (523) of MacDonell's Code of
Savannah is hereby amended, by striking out the following
words, viz.: "Provided that in that portion of said City of
Savannah bounded on the east by Habersham Street, north
by Huntingdon Street, south by Gwinnett Street and west
by Montgomery Street, that only one wooden dwelling and
outhouse be erected on a single lot, and no wooden dwell-
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ing be erected on a lot of less than forty-three feet and nine
inches front;" and by also striking out, in the twenty-fourth
line, the words "and" and "further," so that said section as
amended, shall read as follows:
"523. Fire Limits.The fire limits of the City of Savannah shall be included within the following boundaries, to wit:
Savannah river on the north, East Broad Street on the east,
commencing at the river at the foot of East Broad Street
and running southwardly along the east side of East Broad
Street to its intersection with South Broad Street; thence
along the north side of South Broad Street to its intersection with Price Street; thence along the east side of Price
Street to Taylor; thence along north side Taylor Street to
Habersham Street; thence along east side of Habersham
Street to Huntingdon Street; thence along north side Huntingdon Street to west side Montgomery Street to its intersection with the south side of Jones Street, and thence along
the south side of Jones Street to its intersection with West
Broad Street, and thence along the west side of West Broad
Street to its intersection with Indian Street, and thence along
the northern side of Indian Street to the point on the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal, where the northern line of said
Indian Street extended would interect said canal; tfoence
again to the river; provided, that no wooden house or structure shall be built in the City of Savannah north of Anderson Street with wood or shingle roof."
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are herebv re-

pealed.
Ordinance passed December 7th, 1904.
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GASOLINE, KEEPING AND STORING OF.
By Committee on Fire:
An ordinance regulating the storing, keeping and using
of gasoline, benzine, or naphtha, in the City of Savannah.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That from and
after "the passage of this ordinance it shall be unlawful for
any person, firm or corporation to keep, store or use gasoline, naphtha or benzine, within the corporate limits of the
City of Savannah, except as hereinafter provided, unless a
special permit shall have been procured from City Council
when approved by the Superintendent of the Fire Department.
First. Not exceeding one hundred (100) gallons of gasoline, naphtha or benzine may be kept in metallic cases, provided such metallic cases shall be constructed and piped in
accordance with the rules of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters, and provided, further, that such metallic cases
shall be placed three (3) feet under ground and eight (8) feet
away from any building, subject to the approval of the Superintendent of the Fire Department.
Second. These tanks must not be charged after sundown
or by artificial light.
Regulating the Operating of Gasoline Engines:
First. Whenever possible gasoline engines must be located on the ground floor.
Second. In workshops or rooms where dust and inflammable flyings prevail, the engine must be enclosed in a fireproof compartment well Ventilated to the outer, air at floor
and ceiling.
Third. If located on a wooden floor the engine must be
set on a metal plate turned up at the edges and the engine
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base must not be used as a storage space for any material
whatever.
Fourth. The supply tank must be located outside the
building, under ground and where possible at least thirty
feet removed from all buildings. It must set below the level
of the lowest pipe in the building used in connection with
the apparatus.
Fifth. Auxiliary inside tanks, if used, shall not exceed one
quart in capacity, and shall not be placed on, or in, or under
the engine. Such tanks must be provided with an overflow
connection draining to the outside supply tank.
bixth. Pipe connections to outside tanks shall not be
located near or placed in same trench with gas pipes, electric wires or conduits.
Seventh. Exhaust pipes, whether direct from engines or
from mufflers, shall extend to the outside of the building
and must be kept at least six (6) inches from any woodwork
or combustible material, and if run through floors or partitions they must be provided with ventilated thimbles.
Eighth. No tanks or reservoirs shall be charged after
sundown or by artificial light.
Regulating the Use of Gasoline Stoves:
First. The requirements of this ordinance are that such
stoves must rest on the floor or on a permanent foundation
and never on boxes, shelves or temporary supports. Must
be set on a metal plate turned up at the edges. Must not
be placed in proximity to wooden shelves, cupboards or other
inflammable material.
Second. Stoves must be so constructed as to bring the
main- burner grates at least twenty (20) inches above the
floor.
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Third. Reservoirs must not exceed one (i) gallon in capacity.
Fourth. Storage tanks must not exceed ten (10) gallons
in capacity, and must be located on outside of the building
at least twenty (20) feet from the gasoline stove, or other
artificial lights or fire.
Fifth. Stoves must not be charged after sundown or by
artificial light.
Regulating the Use of Gasoline Lamps:
First. The requirements of this ordinance are that all
lamps shall be securely fastened in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of their falling or coming in contact with
any combustible or inflammable material.
Reservoirs shall not exceed one (i) quart in capacity.
The storage tank must not exceed ten (10) gallons in capacity and must be located on the outside of the building at
least twenty (20) feet from the lamp or other artificial light
or fire. These lamps must not be charged after sundown
or by artificial light.
Provided, however, that the provisions of this ordinance
in relation to keeping, storing or vending gasoline, naphtha
or benzine shall not apply to the territory within the city
limits north of Gwinnett Street and east of Bilbo Canal, nor
to the territory north of the Louisville Road, west of Musgrove Creek and south of Bay Street extended. Nor shall
provisions apply to the keeping or storing of gasoline, naphtha or benzine at freight depots and wharves, and in freight
cars, tank cars, steamers or other vessels used in transporting the same, when such gasoline, naphtha or benzine is contained in drums, tanks, barrels or casks, hermetically sealed.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that this ordinance shall
jiot be construed to prohibit the storage of automobiles us-
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ing gasoline in properly licensed repositories, provided that
no smoking and no artificial light other than incandescent
electric lights, or heat other than steam or hot water, shall
be permitted in said building and no repairs requiring the
use of artificial heat shall be made in, nor shall any vehicle
enter said building with lights or boiler heater burning, and
no machine having a tank capacity in excess of ten (10) gallons shall be kept on storage in said building, and provided
further, that a license for the storing of an automobile having a tank capacity not exceeding ten gallons, in a designated repository, may be granted upon a petition therefor,
which receives the recommendation of the Superintendent
of the Fire Department and the due approval of the Mayor.
Three copies of this ordinance shall be posted in conspicuous places in each and every place used as an automobile repository.
Xo gasolint shall be handled in any way for charging or
filling any tank or repository by artificial light, and never
at all after sundown.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that any person, firm or
corporation found guilty of violation of any provision of
this ordinance shall, upon conviction before the Recorder's
Court of the City of Savannah be subject to a fine in a sum
not exceeding twenty-five ($25.00) dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, either or
both, in the discretion of the presiding officer, for every day
that such violation continues.
Sec. 4. Be it. further ordained that all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed April I3th, 1904.
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HEALTH, ETC.
By Committee of the Whole, at request of Sanitary Board:
An ordinance requiring the occupants, tenants, owners,
and agents of yards, premises, houses and outhouses in the
City of Savannah to keep the same free from filth, rubbish,
putrid, offensive and unsanitary matter and water, to maintain the plumbing and water connections in a sanitary condition, preventing the throwing or placing of such filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive and unsanitary matter and water in
the streets or other public places of said city, prescribing a
penalty for a violation of its provisions, and for other purposes.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah, in Council assembled, That from and after the
passage of this ordinance:
Section i. It shall be the duty of every occupant, tenant,
owner or agent of any yard, premises, house, or outhouse
in the City of Savannah to keep such yard, premises, house
or outhouse free from all filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive and
unsanitary matter and water of every kind and character,
and to maintain the plumbing and water connections in such
yard, premises, house and outhouse in good order and in
sanitary condition at all times, and to this end they shall
make frequent inspections of the same.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That should any yard,
premises, house or outhouse in said city become unsanitary
or a menace to health or offensive by reason of the existence or accumulation of any filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive
and unsanitary matter and water of any kind or by reason
of defective or insufficient plumbing or water connections
it shall be the duty of the occupant or tenant to immediately
remove such filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive or unsanitary
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matter or water from said yard, premises, house, or outhouse and to immediately repair, put in or renew such plumbing and water connections subject to the approval of the
Inspector of Plumbing.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That the tenant, occupant,
owner or agent of such yard, premises, house or outhouse,
shall not dispose of such filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive or
unsanitary matter or water by placing or throwing the same
into any of the lanes, sidewalks, streets or other public
places in said city, but shall dispose of such filth, rubbish,
putrid, offensive or unsanitary matter and water by placing
the same in boxes and barrels, as prescribed in Section 759
of MacDonelPs Code, the ordinance of February 18, 1891,
amendatory thereof, and the ordinance of August 22, 1900,
or shall dispose of it in such other manner as the ordinances
of the city may require, and if such filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive or unsanitary matter or water be found in street,
lane, or other public place of said city, then the tenant, occupant, owner, or agent, of the house, yard, premises or outhouse nearest which such filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive or
unsanitary matter or water shall be found shall be liable
hereunder.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That the provisions of Section 2 and 3 of this ordinance shall apply to the owners and
to the agent or agent's representative or representatives, or
the owner of any yard, premises, house or outhouse in said
city after three (3) days' notice of the condition of such yard,
premises, house or outhouse to such owner, or to such agent
or agents, or representative or representatives of the owner,
and if such owner, agent or agents, representative or representatives of the owner of any yard, premises, house or outhouse in said city be a corporation, then the president or
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manager of the same shall be liable hereunder, and if a partnership, then any one of the partners.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That any person guilty of
a violation of this ordinance shall, upon conviction in the
Police Court of said city, be subject to a fine of not more
than one hundred dollars and to imprisonment not to exceed
thirty days, either or both, in the discretion of the court.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed February I7th, 1904.
LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY "SPECIAL POLICE."
By Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance to authorize the Mayor to swear in the
Keeper of Laurel Grove Cemetery, and such of the employes
of the Park and Tree Commission as he may deem necessary, as special policemen, duly empowered to arrest and
place on the information docket persons violating any of the
ordinances of this city or rules and regulations of the Park
and Tree Commission duly made effective by Council, relating to parks, squares, trees, shrubs, flowers, grass plats and
cemeteries, and for other purposes.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Mayor
of Savannah is herebv authorized to cause the Keeper of
Laurel Grove Cemetery, and such of the employes of the
Park and Tree Commission as he may select as suitable and
proper persons to take before said Mayor the same oath as
is required of the privates of the police force by day and by
night, and such persons so sworn in shall be special policemen of the city, and as such shall be furnished with proper
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badges, and shall be empowered to arrest and place on the
information docket any and all persons violating any of the
ordinances of Savannah or any of the rules and regulations
of the Park and Tree Commission which may have been approved and made effective by the City Council, relating or
applying to parks, squares, trees, shrubs, flowers, grass plats
and cemeteries, now of force or which may be hereafter enacted.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained. That such special policemen to be appointed hereunder, shall be subject to dismissal
as such, at any time, by the Mayor, and others of the same
class may be appointed similarly in their places, from time
to time, as the Mayor may deem to the best interests of the
city.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and
the same are hereby, repealed.
Ordinance passed April I3th, 1904.
METERSGAS AMD ELECTRIC.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
An ordinance providing for the inspection, testing, proving and regulation of gas and electric meters in the City of
Savannah, Ga., prescribing proper punishment for infractions
of this ordinance, creating the office of Inspector of Meters
in this city, defining and fixing his duties and for other purposes connected therewith.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That from and
after the passage of this ordinance, each and all gas and
electric meters, then in use or thereafter to be used in this
city, shall be subject to inspection, testing and proving as
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hereinafter prescribed, to the end, that the same shall register accurately, the quantity of gas or electricity, respectively, consumed or used on the premises whereon such
meters may be located.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the office of Inspector
of Meters is hereby created, and such officer shall be appointed by the Committee on Water, with the approval of
the Mayor, and he shall hold office during such period of
time as he shall satisfactorily perform the duties thereof;
that is to say, he may be removed at any time by the Committee on Water, with the approval of the Mayor, and a successor appointed in his place. The salary of said official
shall be such as shall be fixed by the Committee on Water,
to be paid out of the City Treasury of Savannah, in equal
monthly installments.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That such inspector shall
be charged with the duty of inspecting, testing and proving
gas meters and electric meters in the City of Savannah, as
prescribed herein, shall have his office in and be attached to
the Water Department, and shall in addition to the foregoing, perform such other duties as may be assigned to him
by the Superintendent of that department, or by the Committee on Water.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That whenever any person
in this city who may have a gas or electric meter on his
premises, and who may be liable to pay for consumption or
use of gas or electricity, shall desire to have such meter inspected, tested, proved and regulated, he may, by himself
or agent, present to the City Treasurer of Savannah a written request to said inspector to inspect such meter, to examine, test, prove and ascertain the accuracy of the registration of the same, and shall then and there prepay to said
City Treasurer the fee for such work, to-wit: One dollar
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for each such meter removed from such premises, tested,
proved and sealed, whereupon the said City Treasurer shall
send at once the said written request to said inspector.
Thereupon it shall be the duty of said inspector to inspect,
examine, test and prove said meter so complained of, in the
presence of said complaining consumer, if he so- desires, or in
the presence of the gas or electric company's employe, if it
so desires, and if said meter shall be found to be correct in
its registration, then said inspector shall stamp, seal or
mark such meter so found to be correct with some proper,
distinguishing and intelligible device, if, upon such test and
examination the said meter shall "be found to register incorrect, because too fast, then, and in such event, upon the written order of said inspector on the City Treasurer, the fee
paid by said consumer, as hereinbefore provided, shall be
returned to him, and a like amount shall be paid to the CityTreasurer by the gas or electric company, as the case may
be, whose manufacture of- gas or electricity has been consumed on said premises, as a payment or remuneration for
the (removal) testing, (correcting and sealing) of such meter,
and it shall be the duty of such gas or electric company to
make such payment within five days after it shall have been
notified in writing by the Inspector of Meters, that such
meter has been found to be inaccurate and has been (corrected), and stamped, seal or marked as aforesaid (and replaced). The said five days shall date from the time, when
such written notice shall have been mailed by the inspector
in the Savannah postoffice, addressed to said gas or electric
company.
The apparatus used by the inspector, and the mode of testing practiced by him, shall be standard such as may be approved by the Committee on Water.
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If in testing and proving any such meter the inspector
shall find that it is so worn, that it cannot be corrected and
made useful and adequate for the purposes of registration,
he shall condemn the same and give written notice, accordingly to the gas or electric company interested, as the case
may be, and said condemned meter shall not be replaced,
but it shall be the duty of such gas or electric company in
such event, to replace said useless meter with a new one,
which must be previously proved to be correct by the inspector and be sealed or marked by him, and for said service the said company shall pay a fee of twenty-five cents into
the City Treasury, and the City Treasurer's receipt for the
same shall be exhibited to the inspector before he shall seal
or mark said meter to be correct.
A meter shall be deemed correct for the purpose of this
ordinance if it appears from the inspection and test of the
inspector that it does not vary more than three per cent,
from the standard, proved by the Inspector of Meters.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That it shall not be lawful
for any gas or electric company, under any circumstances,
to charge or collect in the City of Savannah, for any greater
amount of gas or electricity, as the case may be, than is registered by the meters, respectively.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That in case any gas or
electric company in the City of Savannah, or any official
thereof, shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of
this ordinance, or any of them, such person, corporation or
official of such corporation so violating the same, shall on
conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah,
be punished for each and every such oflfense by a fine not
exceeding fifty dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding thirty
days, either or both, in the discretion of the court.
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Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed December 21 st, 1904.
POLES.
By Alderman Oliver:
An ordinance requiring the inspection of poles now erected or which may be erected hereafter in the City of Savannah, and the removal of all unsafe and unused poles in the
City of Savannah, and to provide penalties for violation of
this ordinance.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, that from and
after the passage of this ordinance it shall be the duty of
the Superintendent of the Fire Department to inspect, or to
have inspected by the members of the Fire Department, all
poles now erected in the Citv of Savannah or which may be
erected hereafter, such inspections shall be made at least
once in every six months and full written report of the same
must be made to the Mayor by the Superintendent of the
Fire Department once every year.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That in the event of the
finding of any pole which is, in the opinion of the Superintendent of the Fire Department, unsafe, dangerous or a
menace to public safety or public or private property, the
said Superintendent of the Fire Department shall make immediate report to the. Mayor and shall notify the person, firm
or corporation to whom the said pole belongs to have it removed within twenty-four (24) hours from the date of such
notice.
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Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That any person, firm or
corporation, owning, using or operating such condemned
pole who shall refuse, neglect or fail to remove the said pole
within twenty-four (24) hours after the receipt of such notice from the Superintendent of the Fire Department shall,
upon conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah, of owning, using or operating a pole unsafe, dangerous or a menace to public safety or public or private property, be subject to a fine not exceeding fifty (50) dollars or
to imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, either or
both, in the discretion of the presiding officer for jevery day
the said pole is allowed to remain.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That nothing herein contained shall be construed as relieving in any way any individual, firm or corporation from liability or responsibility
for injury or damages resulting to either persons or property through any unsafe, defective or dangerous pole,
whether the same has been reported or condemned as herein provided.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and
the same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed September Hth, 1904.
PUBLIC PROPERTY-SALE OF LAND.
By Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance providing for the sale of a strip of land in
Brownsville Ward, in Savannah, Ga., to Fred W. Garden.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That a certain strip of land or remnant of lot numbered one hundred
and ten (no), in Brownsville Ward, in this city, on the south
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side of Thirtv-seventh Street, the property of this municipal
corporation, is directed to be sold to Fred W. Garden at
and for the price of ten (10) cents per square foot, the said
area to be determined by a map or plat of the same to be
made by the City Engineer.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That upon the payment of
the purchase price of said land on the foregoing basis, the
deed of this municipality will be delivered to said purchaser
for said land so sold, the same to be signed on behalf of the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah by the Mayor,
with the porporate seal affixed, attested by the Clerk of
Council.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed March joth, 1904.
By Alderman Thomas:
An ordinance to provide for the sale of lot, numbered twenty-five (25), in Thomas Ward, Savannah, to W. T. Daniels,
Jr., and for other purposes.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the
Mayor of the City of Savannah is hereby authorized and
directed to convey, by warranty deed, in the name of "The
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah," and undef
its seal, attested by Clerk of Council, to W. T. Daniels, Jr.,
at and for the sum of twenty-five hundred ($2,500) dollars,
to be paid into the City Treasury, that parcel of land in Savannah, known as lot numbered twenty-five (25), in Thomas
Ward.
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Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed May nth, 1904.
PUBLIC PROPERTY.
"Conveyance of to Florence Crittenton Mission."
By Alderman Thomas:
An ordinance to authorize the Mayor, for and on behalf
of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, to
make and deliver an unconditional deed conveying fee simple title to Lot numbered eighty-eight, (88), in Battery Ward,
in Savannah, to "Florence Crittenton Mission" and assigns,
so that the latter corporation can sell the same, upon certain things being done by said mission, so as to protect this
municipality, and for other purposes.
Whereas, by authority of Council, granted August. 20,
1902, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah on
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October I, 1902, made a deed to lot numbered eighty-eight
(88), in Battery Ward, in this city, to said Florence Crittenton Mission, which is recorded in Deed Book 8 n's, page
332, in clerk's office of Superior Court of Chatham County,
Georgia, and in and by the terms of said deed said lot is to
be held and enjoyed for the uses and purposes of said Florence Crittenton Mission, that is to say, to do rescue work
among fallen and unfortunate women and girls, and conditioned, that should said lot cease to be used for said purposes it is to revert to the grantor, and,
Whereas, said Florence Crittenton Mission has purchased
in Chatham County a parcel of land known as "Wellington,"
being a part of the Placentia tract, between Thunderbolt and
Sandfly, which is better adapted for such uses and purposes
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than a lot in Savannah, and said mission desires to sell said
lot No. 88 and apply proceeds in and upon said "Wellington" property, and the municipal authorities desire to aid said
mission all they can in said worthy cause, therefore,
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
' of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the
Mayor is authorized to make and deliver in the name of this
municipality, with its seal, attested by Clerk of Council, an
unconditional deed to said Lot No. 88, in Battery Ward,
to said Florence Crittenton Mission, and its assigns, in fee
simple, whenever said mission shall execute and deliver such
obligation as shall be acceptable to the Mayor, conditioned
that it will pay the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,coo) to
the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah if at any
time said mission shall cease to use said "Wellington" property for the purposes and objects set out above, which obligation -shall be secured by a deed or mortgage conveying
said "Wellington" property, in such form, on such terms
and with such covenants as may be acceptable to the City
Attorney, the object being to protect the city in the sum of
two thousand dollars ($2,oco), clear of all expenses in the
event said "Wellington" shall cease to be used for the purposes of said mission, and said obligation and deed or mortgage shall be kept renewed within the statutes of limitations
on demand of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah at any time, and on fai'ure to do so on the part of
said mission, in manner and form as demanded, said debt
shall become due and payable, and the deed or mortgage
shall be subject to be enforced on said property.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealeu.
Ordinance passed May 25th, 1904.
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STREETS AND LANES.
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of
Abercorn Street, in the City of Savannah, from the south side
of Henry Street to the north side of Estill Avenue, as made
under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March
18, 1903, and the ordinance amending the same, adopted
October 28, 1903, and for other purposes.
Section r. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under an ordinance passed March 18, 1903, and entitled: "An ordinance
for the improvement of Abercorn Street from the south side
of Henry Street to the north side of Estill Avenue, under
'the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of
Georgia, approved October i, 1887," and the ordinance
amending the same adopted October 28, 1903, be and they
are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the said
statement and assessment roll being that entitled, "Statement
and assessment roll for improving Abercorn Street. A statement showing the cost of the improvements of Abercorn
Street in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the south
side of Henry Street, and extending to the north side of
Estill Avenue; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March 18, 1903; and the amendatory ordinance
of October 28, 1903; with an assessment roll showing as to
two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each
parcel, with the names of the owners." And the Clerk of
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Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark
the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this date,
and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for due
authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to
the property owners, including the railroad companies, a bill
for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for by
said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within
thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be
the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided
for by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed in Council January 6th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of Farm Street from
the south side of Bryan Street to the south side of New
Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets
and Lanes of said city, be and they are hereby authorized
and directed to build and construct on Farm Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the south side of Bryan Street to the
south side of New Street, a roadway of stone blocks thirty
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(30) feet in width between the curbing, said pavement at all
street and lane intersections to extend over the full width
of said Farm Street; that is to say, to lines coincident with
the respective property lines, and they are authorized and
directed to lay the necessary curbing and to do all the work
in the way of grading, the placing of catch basins, drains,
crossings and all other things incident to the construction
and completion of said roadway on said portion of Farm
Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That any street railroad
company having tracks running through said portion of
Farm Street to be improved under this ordinance, is hereby
required to pave the width of its tracks and two feet on each
side of every line of the tracks of said street railroad company, with stone blocks as the said work progresses, and in
the event this is not done by said company, the Director of
Public Works, and the said committee shall see to its being
done at the expense of said street railroad company.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost of
said work, exclusive of that done by or for a street railroad
company, shall have been ascertained, one-third (Ys) of such
total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and the
other two-thirds (ff) by the persons owning at the date of
the adoption of this ordinance the real estate so abutting
on said portion of Farm Street to be improved under this ordinance according to frontage, and the pro rata amount of
the cost of such work is hereby assessed against the said
abutting real estate and its owners as aforesaid, according
to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Farm Street to be
improved, "and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Sa^
vannah shall be, for all the intents and purposes of this or-
388 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
dinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner
of the cost of said work, according to frontage in addition
to its one-third (/3) l of the entire cost as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement
hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit to
the Council of the City of Savannah, a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also an
assessment roll, showing as to two-thirds (%) of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send
to the abutting property owners their proper bill for the
same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after the
presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become
the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution for the
amount, together with costs against the persons and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and levied out
of the property described therein, as are executions for city
taxes. The said statement and assessment roll shall also
show the amount payable by a street railroad company, and
should such company fail and refuse to pay a bill for the
same thirty (30) days after the presentation or sending of the
same, it shall be the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution against said company and its property for said bill,
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 389
together with costs, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed February 3rd, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes.
An ordinance for the improvement of State Street between
Bull and Drayton Streets, in the City of Savannah, under
the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of
Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the
terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia,
approved October ist, 1887, That the Director of Public
Works for the City of Savannah and the Committee on
Streets and Lanes of the said city, be, and they are hereby,
authorized and directed to build and construct on State
Street, in the City of Savannah, from the east side of Bull
Street to the west side of Drayton Street, a roadway of vitrified brick, twenty-two feet in width between the curbing,
and they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary
curbing and to do all the work in the way of grading, the
placing of catch basins, drains, crossings and all other things
incident to the construction and completion of the said roadway on the said portion of State Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost
of the said work shall have been ascertained, one-third of
such total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury and the
other two-thirds from the persons owning at the date of the
adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on said
390 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
portion of State Street to be improved under this ordinance,
according to frontage, and the pro rata amount*of the cost
of such work is hereby assessed against the said abutting real
estate, and its owners, as aforesaid, according.to frontage.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the director of Public Works for the City of Savannah and said
Committee on Streets and Lanes shall prepare and submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing
the cost of the improvement hereinbefore provided for, and
also an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name of .the owner. Upon the consideration
and adoption of said statement and assessment roll by the
Council of the City of Savannah, it shall then become the
duty of the City Treasurer to send to the abutting property
owneis their proper bill for the same as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if such bill so sent be not
paid within thirty (30) days after the presentation or sending
of the same, it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to issue an execution for the amount, together with
costs against the persons and property aforesaid, which ex-
.ecution shall be made and levied out of the property described therein, as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance read in Council for the first time March 2, 1904,
read a second time March 16, 1904, and laid on the table
until the next regular meeting of Council; read a third time
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 39!
March 30, 1904; placed upon its passage and passed. All
members present, n voting in the affirmative. *
Ordinance passed March 3Oth, 1904.
By Committee on Streets arid Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of Habersham Street,
from the south side of Thirty-first Street to the south side
of Henry Street, under the terms and provisions of an act
of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October r, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October r, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Habersham Street in the
City of Savannah from the south side of Thirty-first Street
to the south side of Henry Street, a roadway of vitrified
brick forty (40) feet in width between the curbing, said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend over the
full width of said Habersham Street; that is to say, to lines
coincident with the respective property lines, and they are
authorized and directed to lay the necessary curbing and to
do all the work in the way of grading, the placing of catch
basins, drains, crossings and all other things incident to the
construction and completion of said roadway on said portion
of Habersham Street.
Sec. 2. Be it futher ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Habersham Street to be improved under this ordinance, is hereby
required to pave the width of its tracks and two feet on each
side of every line of the tracks of said street railroad com-
392 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
pany, with vitrified brick as the said work progresses, and
in the event this is not done by said company, the said Director of Public Works and the said Committee shall see j
to its being done at the expense of said street railroad company.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost
of said work, exclusive of that done by or for a street railroad company shall have been ascertained, one-third (^j)
of such total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury and
the other two-thirds (%) by the persons owning at the date
of the adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on
the said portion of Habersham Street to be improved under
this ordinance according to frontage, and the pro rata
amount of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against
the said abutting real estate and its owners as aforesaid, according to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Habersham Street
to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah shall be for all the intents and purposes of this
ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such own?r
of the cost of said work, according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third (J^) of the entire cost as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also
an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds (^)- of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 393
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and- giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send
to the abutting property owners their proper bill for the
same, as it may. be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after
the presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution for
the amount, together with costs, against the persons and
property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and levied
out of the property described therein, as are executions for
city taxes. The said statement and assessment roll shall
also show the amount payable by any street railroad company, and should such company fail and refuse to pay a bill
for the same thirty (30) days after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall be the duty of the City Treasurer
to issue execution against said company and its property
for said bill, together with costs, which shall be made and
levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed March 3Oth, 1904.
By Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance to repeal on ordinance entitled "An ordinance for the improvement of Gaston Street from the west
side of Price Street to the east side of Jefferson Street, in
the City of Savannah, under the terms and provisions of an
394 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i. 1887,''
passed May 29, 1901.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen'
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the ordinance passed by Council May 29, 1901, recited in the foregoing caption, providing for the improvement of Gaston
Street, from the west side of Price Street to the east side of
Jefferson Street, in the City of Savannah, by paving such
portion of said street with vitrified brick, be and the same
is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed March 3Oth, 1904.
By the Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of Thirty-first Street
from the east side of West Broad Street to the east side of
Lincoln Street, under the terms and provisions of an act
of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the
terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia,
approved October i, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Thirty-first Street in the
City of Savannah, from the east side of West Broad Street
to the east side of Lincoln Street a roadway of vitrified brick
thirty (30) feet between the curbing, except between Bull
and Barnard Streets, where the roadway shall be thirty
three (33) feet and six (6) inches, said pavement
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 395
at all street and lane intersections to extend over
the full width of said Thirty-first Street, that is to say, to
lines coincident with the respective property lines, excepting on the intersecting streets of Bull, Jefferson and Abercorn, said first named and second named streets having been
already paved, and the pavement on said last named street
having been provided for by ordinance, and they are authorized and directed to do all the necessary work in the way
of grading, the placing of catch basins, drains, crossings and
all other things incident to the construction and completion
of said roadway on said portion of said Thirty-first Street,
the curbing on said street being already in place.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Thirtyfirst street to be improved under this ordinance, is hereby
required to pave the width of its tracks and two (2) feet* on
each side of every line of the tracks of said street'railroad
company, with vitrified brick, as the said work progresses
and -"n the event this is not done by said company, the said
Director of Public Works and the said Committee shall see
to its being done at the expense of said railroad company.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost
of said work, exclusive of that done by or for a street railroad company, shall have been ascertained, one-third (/3) l
of such total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and
the other two-thirds (/$) 2 by the persons owning, at the date
of the adoption of this ordinance, the real estate abutting on
said portion of said Thirty-first Street to be improved under
this ordinance according to frontage, and the pro rata amount
of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against the said
abutting real estate and its owners as aforesaid, according
to frontage.
396 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Thirty-first Street.
to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah shall be, for all the intents and purposes of this
ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner
of the cost of such work, according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third (J/z) of the entire cost as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement
hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit to
the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also
an assessment roll, showing as to two-thirds (ft) of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by Council of the City of Savannah, it
shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send to
the abutting property owners their proper bill for the same,
as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if such bill
so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become the duty
of the City Treasurer to issue execution for the amount, together with costs against the persons and property aforesaid,
which execution shall be made and levied out of the property
described therein, as are executions for city taxes. The said
statement and assessment roll shall also show the amount
payable by a street railroad company, and should such company fail or refuse to pay a bill for the same thirty (30) days
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 397
after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall be the
duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution against said
company, and its property for said bill, together with costs,
which shall be made and levied as are executions for city
taxes.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed April I3th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of Park
Avenue, in the City of Savannah, from the east side of Jefferson Street to the east side of Whitaker Street, and from
the east side of Drayton Street to the west side of East
Broad Street, as made under an ordinance of the City of
Savannah, passed February 18, 1903, and amended by ordinance passed October 28, 1903.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public vv~orks for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed February 18, 1903, and entitled, "An
ordinance for the improvement of portions of Park Avenue
from the east side of Jefferson Street to the east side of
Whitaker Street, and from the east side of Drayton Street,
to the west side of East Broad Street, in the City of Savannah under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October r, 1887," and amended
by ordinance passed October 28, 1903, be and they are hereby
398 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of
said improvement under said ordinance, the said statement
and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement and assessment roll for improving Park Avenue. Statement showing the cost of the improvements of Park Avenue in the
City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the east side of Jefferson Street to the east side of Whitaker Street, and from the
east side of Drayton Street to the west side of East Broad
Street; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed February 18, 1903, and amended by ordinance passed
October 28, 1903; with an assessment roll showing as to
two^thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to
each parcel, with the names of the owners." And the Clerk
of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to
mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this
date, and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for
due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, including a railroad company, a bill
for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for by
said ordinance. Should tHe said bills be not paid within
thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be
the dutv of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided
for by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed April 27th, 1904.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 399
By Committee on Streets and Lanes.
An ordinance to establish th^ official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of
Abercorn Street, in the City of Savannah, from the south side
of Park Avenue to the north side of Henry Street, as made
under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed October
28, 1903.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under an ordinance passed October 28th, 1903, and entitled, "An ordinance for the improvement of Abercorn Street from the
south side of Park Avenue to the north side of Henry Street,
under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature,
of Georgia, approved October i, 1887," be, and they are
hereby, declared to be the official statement and assessment
roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement
and assessment roll for improving Abercorn Street. Statement showing the cost of the improvements to Abercorn
Street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the south
side of Park Avenue to the north side of Henry Street; as
under on ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed October 28, 1903; with an assessment roll showing as to twothirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each
parcel, with the names of the owners." And the Clerk of
Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark
the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this date,
and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for due
authentication and preservation.
4oo MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, including a railroad company, a bill
for the respective amounts due by them as provided for by
said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within
thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be
the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided for
by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed April 27th. 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of
Whitaker Street, in the City of Savannah, from the south
side of Bay Street to the north side of Oglethorpe Avenue,
as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed
April 29, 1903.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed April 29, 1903, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of Whitaker Street from the
south curb line of Bay Street to the north side of Oglethorpe Avenue, under the terms and provisions of an act
of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October r, 1887,"
be and they are hereby declared to be the official statement
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 401
and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, said statement and assessment roll being that entitled : "Statement and assessment roll for improving Whitaker Street. Statement showing the cost of improvements
to Whitaker Street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning
at the south side of Bay street to the north side of Oglethorpe Avenue; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed April 29, 1903, with an assessment roll showing
as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among
the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums charge'able
to each parcel, with the names of the owners." And the
Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed
to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this
date, and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for due
authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, including a railroad company, a bill
for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for by
said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within
thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be
the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided
for by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed April 27th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of Thirty-sixth Street
from the east property line of Bull Street to the west prop-
402 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
erty line of Abercorn Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October ist, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October ist, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Thirty-sixth Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the east property line of Bull Street,
to the west property line of Abercorn Street, a roadway of
vitrified brick thirty-two (32) feet in width between the curbing, said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend over the full width of said Thirty-sixth Street; that is
to say, to lines coincident with the respective property lines
and they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary
curbing, and do all the work in the way of grading, the placing of catch basins, drains, crossings and all other things
incident to the construction and completion of said roadway
on said portion of Thirty-sixth Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further'ordained, That after the total cost
of said work shall have been ascertained, one-third (J-i) of
such total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and
the other two-thirds (%) by the persons owning at the date
of the adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on
said portion of Thirty-sixth Street to be improved under
this ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata
amount of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against
the said abutting real estate, and its owners, as aforesaid,
according to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Thirty-sixth Street
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 403
to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah shall be, for all the intents and purposes of this
ordinance the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owners
of the cost of said work, according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third (J^) of the entire cost, as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the
said Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit to the Council of the City of Savannah, a statement showing the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and
also an assessment roll, showing as to two-thirds (^5) of
the cost to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the
several abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections, and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with
the name of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to .send
to the abutting property owners their proper bill for the
same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after the
presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become
the duty of the Citv Treasurer to issue execution for the
amount, together with cost against the persons and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and levied
out of the property described therein, as are executions for
city taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed April 27th, 1904.
404 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
By Alderman Thomas:
An ordinance to change the name of Willow Street to
Thirty-sixth Street.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the
name of Willow Street, in the City of Savannah, (which
street extends from Florance Street to Ogeechee Road), be,
and the same is hereby changed to Thirty-sixth Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed April 27th, 1904.
By Alderman Davant:
An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled "An ordinance for the improvement of West Broad Street, from the
south side of Gwinnett Street to the south side of Anderson
Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887," passed on
the I4th day of October, 1903, by providing for two roadways on said portion of said street, with grass plats between
them, placing the street railway's tracks in the grass plats,
providing that the street railway c*ompany having tracks on
said portion of said street shall pay the same percentage of
the total cost of the paving under this new plan as it would
have been liable for under the first plan, and for other purposes.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the first
section of said ordinance be, and the same is, amended, as
follows: By striking out after words "Anderson street" the
following words, viz.: "A roadway of vitrified brick, sixty-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 405
six (66) feet in width, between the curbing already laid on
said West Broad Street," and by inserting in lieu thereof
the following words, viz.: "Two (2) roadways of vitrified
brick, each twenty (20) feet in width, one of said roadways of twenty (20) feet to be on the west side
of said street, and the other of equal width on the
east side of said street, and they are authorized and
directed, using the curbing already laid on said streets, to inclose the said two roadways with stone curbings, and to
construct grass plats thirty (30) feet wide in the center and
between said two roadways," and by striking out the word
"roadway" in the next to the last line of said section and by
inserting in lieu thereof the words "roadways and grass
plats," so that said section as amended shall read as follows:
"Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the
terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia,
approved October i, 1887, that the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be, and they are hereby, authorized and
directed to build and construct on West Br"oad Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the south side of Gwinnett Street
to the south side of Anderson Street, two roadways of vitrified brick, each twentv (20) feet in width, one of said roadways of twenty (20) feet to be on the west side of said street,
and the other of equal width on the east side of said street,
and they are authorized and directed, using the curbing already laid on said streets, to inclose the said two roadways
with stone curbings, and to construct grass plats thirty (30)
feet wide in the center and between said two roadways, said
pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend over
the full width of said West Broad Street; that is to say, to
lines coincident with the respective property lines, and they
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are authorized and directed to do all the work in the way
of grading, the placing of catch basins", drains, crossings and
all other things incident to the construction and completion
of said roadways and grass plats on said portion of said
West Broad Street."
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That Section 2, of said ordinance of October 14, 1903, is hereby stricken, and the following is inserted in lieu thereof, namely:
"Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railway company having tracks running through said portion of West
Broad Street, to be improved under said ordinance of October 14, 1903, as hereby amended, having requested this
amending ordinance to be passed, and having further requested to have its tracks placed within said grass plats as
far as possible, and at the same time offering to pay as its
part of such paving and improvement, the same percentage
of the total cost of the said paving and improvement under
the plan as adopted in Section I of this ordinance, as it would
have been liable for under the plan as originally set out in
said ordinance of October 14, 1903, is hereby required to
place its tracks within said grass plats as far as may be, and
under the direction of the said Director of Public Works
and of said Committee on Streets and Lanes, and is required
to pay, of the total of cost of said paving and improvement of
said portion of said street, the same percentage as it would
have been compelled to pay if the roadway of vitrified brick
had been sixty-six (66) feet wide between the curbing already laid, and said street railway company had been required
to pave the width of its tracks and two (2) feet on each side
of every line of its tracks," or pay for the expense thereof
if done under the direction of the said Director and the said
Committee.
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"The said percentage so to be paid, shall, to all intents
and purposes, represent and be the cost of work done by or
for such street railway company.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That said ordinance of
October 14, 1903, is in all other respects confirmed.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed May nth, 1904.
By Alderman Davant:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll, touching the improvement of a portion of
Broughton Street Lane, in the City of Savannah, from the
west side of Bull Street to the east side of Whitaker Street,
and from the west side of Whitaker Street to the east side
of Barnard Street, as made under an ordinance of the City
of Savannah, passed May 27, 1903.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the
statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the
Director of Public Works for the City of Savananh, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed May 27, 1903. and entitled": "An ordinance for the improvement of portions of Broughton Street
Lane, from the west side of Bull Street to the east side of
Whitaker Street, and from the west side of Whitaker Street
to the east side of Barnard Street, in Savannah, Ga., under
the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of
Georgia, approved October i, 1887," be and they are hereby
declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of
said improvement under said ordinance, the said statement
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and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement and
assessment roll for improving Broughton Street Lane. Statement showing the cost of the improvements to Broughton
Street Lane, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the
west side of Bull Street, to the east side of Whitaker Street,
and from the west side of Whitaker Street to the east side
of Barnard Street; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed May 27, 1903: with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among
the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable
to each parcel, with the names of the owners." And the
Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed
to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of
this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of Council
for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, a bill for the respective amounts due
by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should the said
bills be not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the
bills, then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided for by said ordinance, which shall be
made and levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed May nth, 1904.
By Alderman Davant:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of West
Broad Street, in the City of Savannah, from the north prop-
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erty line of Stone Street to the north property line of Liberty Street, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed December 23, 1903.
Section i. Bt it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under an
ordinance passed December 23, 1903, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of West Broad Street from
the north property line of Stone Street to the north property line of Liberty Street, under the terms and provisions
of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October
i, 1887," be and they are hereby declared to be the official
statement and assessment roll of said improvement under
said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll being
that entitled: "Statement and assessment roll for improving West Broad Street between Stone and Liberty Streets.
Statement showing the cost of improvements to West Broad
Street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the
north property line of Stone Street and extending to the
north property line of Liberty Street; as under an ordinance
of the City of Savannah, passed December 23, 1903, with
an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how
it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and
giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names
of the owners." And the Clerk of Council of the City of
Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said statement and
assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same on
the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
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to the property owners, including a street railroad company,
a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided
for by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid
within thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall
be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided
for by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed May nth, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of West Broad Street,
in the City of Savannah, from the south property line of
Anderson Street to the south property line of Thirty-first
street, under the terms and "provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887. That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on West Broad Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the south property line of Anderson
Street to the south property line of Thirty-first Street, two
(2) roadways of vitrified brick, each twenty (20) feet in width,
one of said roadways of twenty (20) feet to be on the west
side of said street, and the other on the east side of said
street, and they are authorized and directed to enclose the
said two roadways with stone curbings, and to construct
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grass plats thirty (30) feet wide in the center and between said
two roadways; said pavements at street and lane intersections to extend over the full width of said West Broad
Street, that is to say, to lines coincident with the respective
property lines; also to do all work in the way of grading, the
placing of catch basins, drains, crossings and all other things
incident to the construction and completion of said two roadways of vitrified brick, and the said improvements on West
Broad Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained. That after the total cost
of said work shall have been ascertained, one-third (/s) l of
such total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and
the other two-thirds (/i} 2 by the persons owning at the date
of the adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on
said portion of West Broad Street, to be improved under
this ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata
amount of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against
the said abutting real estate and its owners, as aforesaid,
according to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of West Broad Street
to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah shall be for all the intents and purposes of this
ordinance the owner of real estate so abutting, and shall pay
from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner of
the cost of said work, according to frontage, in addition to its
one-third of the entire cost as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit to
the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing the
cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also an
assessment roll, showing as to two-thirds (J^) of the cost to
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be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send
to the abutting property owners their proper bill for the
same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after the
presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become
the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution for the
amount, together with costs, against the persons and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and levied out
of the property described therein, as are executions for city
taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed May nth. 1904.
By Alderman Davant:
An ordinance for the improvement of Thirty-first Street
from the east side of Lincoln Street to the west side of Price
Street, except Habersham, the intersecting street, for which
a paving ordinance has been passed, under the terms and
provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved
October i, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
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Lanes of said city, be, and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Thirty-first Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the east side of Lincoln Street to the
west side of Price Street, except Habersham, the intersecting street, for which a paving ordinance has been passed, a
roadway of vitrified brick thirty (30) feet between the curbing, said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend over the full width of said Thirty-first Street; that is
to say, to lines coincident with the respective property lines,
and they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary
curbing and to do all the work in the way of grading, the
placing of catch basins, drains, crossings and all other things
incident to the construction and completion of said roadway
on said portion of said Thirty-first Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained. That after the total cost
of said work shall have been ascertained, one-third of such
total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury and the
other two-thirds by the persons owning at the date of the
adoption of this ordinance, the real estate abutting on the
said portion of Thirty-first Street to be improved under this
ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata amount
of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against the said
abutting real estate and its owners, as aforesaid, according
to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Thirty-first Street
to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah shall be, for all the intents and purposes of this
ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner
of the cost of such work according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third of the entire cost, as hereinbefore provided.
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Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement
hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit to
the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing the
cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of the cost to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several abutting
parcels, including the street and lane intersections, and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name of the
owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send
to the abutting property owners their proper bill for the
same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after
the presentation or sending of the s^me, it shall then become
the duty of the City Treasurer to issue an execution for the
amount, together with costs, against the persons and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and levied out
of the property described therein, as are executions for city
taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed May 25th, 1904.
By Alderman Davant:
An ordinance for the improvement of a portion of Park
Avenue from the west side of Jefferson Street to the east
side of West Broad Street, in Savannah, Ga., under the terms
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and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be, and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Park Avenue in the City
of Savannah, from the west side of Jefferson Street to the
east side of West Broad Street, a roadway of vitrified brick
thirty-two (32) feet between the curbing, said pavement at
all street and lane intersections to extend over the full width
of said Park Avenue; that is to say, to lines coincident with
the respective property lines; and they are authorized and
directed to lay the necessary curbing, and to do all the work
in the way of grading, the placing of catch basins, drains,
crossings and all other things incident to the construction
and completion of said roadway on said portion of said Park
Avenue.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost
of said work shall have been ascertained, one-third of such
total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and the other
two-thirds by the persons owning at the date of the adoption
of this ordinance, the real estate abutting on the said portion of Park Avenue to be improved under this ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata amount of the cost of
such work is hereby assessed against the said abutting real
estate and its owners, as aforesaid, according to frontage.
The frontage-of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Park Avenue to
be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah shall be for all the intents and purposes of this
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ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner
of the cost of such work according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third of the entire cost, as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the aid
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and^submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing
the cost of the improvement hereinbefore provided for, and
also an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner. Upon the consideration and adoption of said
statement and assessment roll by the Council of the City of
Savannah, it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send to the abutting property owners their proper bill
for the same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council,
and if such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days
after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall then
become the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution
for the amount, together with costs, against the persons
and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and
levied out of the property described therein, as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That a'l ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed May 25th, 1904.
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By Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance for the improvement of Hall Street from the
east property line of Drayton Street to the west property
line of Habersham Street, in Savannah, Ga., under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887, and also under the terms and provisions of an act of trie General Assembly of Georgia, entitled, "An act to provide for renewing or repairing any pavement now laid or to be laid in any city of this State, having
population over twenty thousand (20,000)," approved October 10, 1891, said last named act being codified in Section
724 of the Code of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Whereas, At meeting of the City Council of Savannah,
held April 27, 1904, certain resolutions were introduced by
rhe Committe of the Whole and adopted by Council, touching the shell pavement on Hall Street in this city, between
Drayton and Habersham Streets, by the terms of which
resolutions the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer were directed to make a thorough and close examination of the pavement of shell on said portion of Hall
Street, so as to ascertain its true condition, and as to whether
or not it is worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, and these officers were further
directed to make a detailed report to Council concerning
such pavement and their examination thereof, and,
Whereas, At a meeting of the City Council held on May
II, 1904, the said Director of Public Works and the said
City Engineer made their report to Council, showing that
they had made an examination of said portion of Hall Street,
between Drayton and Habersham Streets, showing that said
shell pavement in many places had worn completely away
to the original surface of the ground, and that in other places
where the shell still remained, they had ascertained, by dig-
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ging into the pavement, that the shell pavement varied from
one-half (y2 ) to three-fourths (4) of an inch in thicftness,
having been originally laid in 1891, and then rolled to a depth
of six (6) inches. They further found and reported, that said
pavement is worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, whereupon said officers were
sworn in open Council and examined relative to the matters
contained in said report, and during the same meeting of
Council resolution introduced by the Committee of the
Whole were adopted, declaring that, in the judgment of
Council, the shell pavement on said portion of Hall Street,
between Drayton and Habersham Streets, is worn out and
is no longer serviceable as a good pavement, and further declaring that it is so determined by Council, and, further, that
said portion of Hall Street should be repaved as soon as practicable with vitrified brick; all members of Council present
voting for the adoption of said last named resolution; and,
Whereas, The City of Savannah has a population of over
twenty thousand (20,000); therefore,
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887, and also under the terms and provisions of an act entitled, "An act to provide for renewing
or repairing any pavement now laid or to be laid in any city
of this State, having a population of over twenty thousand
(20,000)," approved October 10, 1891, said last named act
being codified in Section 724 of the Code of Georgia, and
it having been determined by Council that the present shell
pavement on Hall Street, between Drayton and Habersham
Streets, is worn out and no longer serviceable as a good
pavement, so as to make the repaying of such portion of
said street necessary, That the Director of Public Works
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for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Hall Street in the City
of Savannah, from the east property line of Drayton Street
to the west property line of Habersham Street, a roadway
of vitrified brick forty (40) feet in width between the curbing now laid on said street, said pavement at all street and
lane intersections to extend over the full width of said Hall
Street; that is to say, to lines coincident with the respective
property line, and they are authorized and directed to do
all the work necessary in the way -of grading, placing of
catch basins, drains, crossings and all other things incident
to the construction and completion of said roadway on said
portion of Hall Street, the curbing on said portion of said
street being already in place.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Hall
Street to be improved under this ordinance, is hereby required to pave the width of its tracks and two (2) feet on each
side of every line of the tracks of said street railroad company with vitrified brick, as the work progresses, and, in
the event this is not done by said company, the said Director
of Public Works and the said Committee shall see to its being done at the expense of said street railroad company.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost"
of said work, exclusive of that done by or for a street railroad company, shall have been ascertained, one-third (5^)
of such total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and
the other two-thirds (%) by the persons owning, at the date
of the adoption of this ordinance, the real estate abutting
on said portion of said Hall Street to be improved under this
ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata amount
of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against the said
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abutting real estate, and its owners, as aforesaid, according
to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Hall Street to be
improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah shall be, for all the intents and purposes of this ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner
of the cost of such work, according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third (J^) of the entire cost, as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That after me Improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah, a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also
an assessment roll, showing as to two-thirds (%) of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by Council of the City of Savannah, it
shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send to
the abutting property owners their proper bill for the same,
as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if such bill
be nnt paid within thirty (30) days after the presentation or
sending of the same, it shall then become the duty of the City
Treasurer to issue execution for the amount, together with
costs against the persons and property aforesaid, which executions shall be made and levied out of the property described therein, as are executions for city taxes. The said
statement and assessment roll shall also show the amount
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 421
payable by a street railroad cdmpany, and should such company fail or refuse to pay a bill for the same thirty (30) days
after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall be the
duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution against said
company, and its property for said bill, together with costs,
which shall be made and levied as are executions for citv
taxes.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict-with this ordinance are herebyrepealed.
Ordinance passed June 8th, 1904.
By the Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Section i. An ordinance for the improvement of Drayton
Street from the north property line of Anderson Street to the
north property line of Thirty-first Street, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved
October i, 1887, That the Director of Public Works for the
City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and Lanes
of said city, be and they are hereby authorized and directed
to build and construct on Drayton Street, in the City of Savannah, from the north property line of Anderson Street to
the north property line of Thirty-first Street, a roadway of
vitrified brick thirty feet (30) in width between the curbing,
said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend
over the full width of said Drayton street, that is to say, to
lines coincident with the respective property lines, and they
are authorized and directed to lay the necessary curbing,
and do all the work in the way of grading, the placing of
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catch basins, drains, crossings and all other things incident
to the construction and completion of said roadway on said
portion of Drayton Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost
of such work shall have been ascertained, one-third (}/$) of
such total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and the
other two-thirds (%) by the persons owning at the date of
the adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on
said portion of Drayton Street to be improved under this
ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata amount
of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against the said
abutting real estate, and its owners, as aforesaid, according
to frontage. The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes
is assessed as real estate abutting on said portion of Drayton Street to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, shall be, for all the intents and purposes of this ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall pav from the City Treasury its just pro rata
as such owners of the cost of said work, according to the
frontage in addition to its one-third (J4) of the entire cost,
as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit
to Council of the City of Savannah, a statement showing
the cost of the improvements herein provided for, and also
an assessment roll, showing as to two-thirds (%) of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner. Upon the consideration and adoption of said
statement and assessment roll by the Council of the City of
Savannah it shall then become the duty of the City Treas-
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urer to send to the abutting property owners their proper
bill for the same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if any such bill sent be not paid within thirty (30)
days after the presentation and sending of the same, it shall
then become the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution for the amount, together with cost against the persons
and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and
levied out of the property described therein, as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed June 8th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of
Habersham Street, in the City of Savannah, from the south
side of Thirty-first Street to the south side of Henry Street,
as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed
March 30, 1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed March 30, 1904, and entitled, "An ordinance for the improvement of Habersham Street, from
the south side of Thirty-first Street to the south side of Henry
Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October I, 1887," be and they
are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the said
424 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
statement and assessment roll being that entitled, "Statement and assessment roll for improving Habersham Street,
Statement showing the cost of improvement of Habersham
Street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the south
side of Thirty-first Street, to the south side of Henry Street;
as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March
30, 1904; with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds
of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel,
with the names of the owners." And the Clerk of Council
of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said
statement and assessment roll filed as of this date, and to
enter the same on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, including a street railroad company,
a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided
for by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be
the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided for
by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby'
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 6th, 1904.
By the Committee on Streets and. Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of
State Street, in the City of Savannah, between Bull and Dray-
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ton Streets, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March 30, 1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under an ordinance passed March 30, 1904, and entitled "An ordinance
for the improvement of State Street, between Bull and Drayton Streets, in the City of Savannah, under the terms and
provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved
October I, 1887," be and they are hereby declared to be the
official statement and assessment roll of said improvement
under said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll
being that entitled "Statement and assessment roll for improving State Street. Statement showing the cost of improvements to State Street, in the City of Savannah, Ga.,
beginning.at the east side of Bull Street, to the west side of
Drayton Street; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March 30, 1904, with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among
the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable
to each parcel, with the names of the owners." And the
Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed
to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this
date, and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for
due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due
by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should the said
bills be not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the
bills, then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue ex-
426 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
editions, as provided for by said ordinance, which shall be
made and levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 6th, 1904.
By Alderman Davant:
An ordinance for the improvement of Thirty-first Street
from the east side of Lincoln Street to the west side of Habersham Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of
the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October I, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be, and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Thirty-first Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the east side of Lincoln Street to
the west side of Habersham Street, a roadway of vitrified
brick thirty (30) feet between the curbing, said pavement at
all street and lane intersections to extend over the full width
of said Thirty-first Street; that is to say, to lines coincident
with the respective property lines, and they are authorized
and directed to lay the necessary curbing and to do all the
work in the way of grading, the placing of catch basins,
drains, crossings and all other things incident to the construction and completion of said roadway on said portion of
said Thirty-first Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost of
said work shall have been ascertained, one-third of such total
cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury and the other
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two-thirds by the persons owning at the date of the adoption of this ordinance, the real estate abutting on the said
portion of Thirty-first Street to be improved under this ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata amount
of the cost of such work is hereby assessed against the said
abutting real estate and its owners, as aforesaid, according
to. frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Thirty-first Street
to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah shall be, for all the intents and purposes of this
ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner
of the cost of such work, according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third of the entire cost, as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also
an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of the cost to
be apportioned; how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner .
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send
to the abutting property owners their proper bill for the
same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after
the presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become
the duty of the City Treasurer to issue an execution for the
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amount, together with costs, against the persons and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and levied out
of the property described therein, as are executions for city
taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 2Oth, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment rolls touching the improvement of a portion of
Thirty-sixth Street, in the City of Savannah, from the east
property line of Bull Street to the west property line of
Abercorn Street, as made under an ordinance of the City
of Savannah, passed April 27, 1904.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed April 27, 1904, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of Thirty-sixth Street, from the
east property line of Bull Street to the west property line of
Abercorn Street, under the terms and provisions of an act
of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October I, 1887,"
be and they are hereby declared to be the official statement
and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll being that entitled : "Statement and assessment roll for improving Thirty-sixth Street. A statement showing the cost of the improvement to Thirty-sixth Street, in the City of Savannah,
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Ga., beginning at the east property line of Bull Street and
extending to the west property line of Abercorn Street; as
under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed April
27, 1904, with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds
of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel,
with the names of the owners." And the Clerk of Council
of the City of Savannah, is hereby directed to mark the said
statement and assessment roll filed as of this date, and to
enter the same on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah, is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due
by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should said
bills be not paid within thirty days from the date of the bills,
then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions,
as provided for by said ordinance, which shall be made and
levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 2Oth, 1904.
By the Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll, touching the improvement of a portion of
Drayton Street in the City of Savannah, from the north
property line of Anderson Street to the north property line
of Thirty-first Street, as made under an ordinance of the
City of Savannah, passed June 8, 1904.
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Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes, of said city, made under
an ordinance passed June 8, 1904, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of Drayton Street from the north
property line of Anderson Street to the north property line
of Thirty-first Street, under the terms and provisions of an
act of the Legislature, approved October i, 1887," be and
they are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the
said statement and assessment roll being that entitled:
"Statement and assessment roll for improving Drayton Street.
A statement showing the cost of the improvements to Drayton Street in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the
north property line of Anderson Street and extending to the
north property line of Thirty-first Street, as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed June 8, 1904, with an
assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how
it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels and
giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names
of the owners. "And the Clerk of Council of the City of
Savannah is herebv directed to mark the said statement and
assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same
on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to
the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due
by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should said
bills be r.ot paid within thirty days from the date of the
bills, then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue ex-
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ecutions as provided for by said ordinance, which shall be
made and levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 2oth, 1904.
By the Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll, touching the improvement of a portion of
Thirty-first Street, in the City of Savannah, from the east
side of West Broad Street to the east side of Lincoln Street,
as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed
April 13, .'904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen ot
the City cf Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under an
ordinance passed April 13, 1904, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of Thirty-first Street from the
east side of West Broad Street to the east side of Lincoln
Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia; approved October I, 1887," be and they
are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the
said statement and assessment roll being that entitled:
"Statement and assessment roll for improving Thirty-first
Street. A statement showing the cost of the improvements
to Thirty-first Street in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the east side of West Broad Street, and extending
to the east side of Lincoln Street; as made under an ordi-
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nance of the City of Savannah, passed April 13, 1904; with an
assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how
it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and
giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names
of the owners." And the Clerk of Council of the City of
Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said statement and
assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same
on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, including a street railroad company,
a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided
for by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within thirty days from the date of the bills, then it shall be the
duty of the Treasurer to issue executions, as provided for
by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 20th, 1904.
By the Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll, touching the improvements of a portion of
West Broad Street, in the City of Savannah, from the south
property line of Anderson Street to the south property line
of Thirty-first Street, as made under an ordinance of the
City of Savannah', passed May II, 1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the state-
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ment and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed May n, 1904, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of West Broad Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the south property line of Anderson
Street to the south property line of Thirty-first Street, under
the terms and provisions of an act of. the Legislature of
Georgia, approved October i, 1887," be and they are hereby
declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of
said improvement under said ordinance, the said statement
and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement and
assessment roll for improving West Broad Street, Anderson Street to Thirty-first Street. A statement showing
the. cost of improvements to West Broad Street in
the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the south property line of Anderson Street and extending to -the south
property line of Thirty-first Street; as under an ordinance
of the City of Savannah, passed May n, 1904, with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it
is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names of
the owners." And the Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said statement and
assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same
on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to
the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due
by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should said
bills be not paid within thirty days from the date of the bills,
then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions
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as provided for by said ordinance, which shall be made and
levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. $. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 2Oth, 1904.
By the Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish th'e official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of West
Broad Street, in the City of Savannah, from the south side
of Gwinnett Street to the south side of Anderson Street, as
made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed
October 14, 1903, and amended on May ir, 1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under an
ordinance passed October 14, 1903, and amended on May n,
1904, said amending ordinance being entitled: "An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled, 'An ordinance for the
improvement of West Broad Street, from the south side of
Gwinnett Street to the south side of Anderson Street, under
the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of
Georgia, approved October i, 1887,' passed on the Hth day
of October, 1903, by providing for two roadways on said
portion of said street, with grass plats, providing that the
street railway company having tracks on said portion of said
street shall pay the same percentage of the total cost of the
paving under this new plan as it would have been liable for
under the first plan, and for other purposes," be and they
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are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the said
statement and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement and assessment roll for improving West Broad Street
from Gwinnett to Anderson Streets. A Statement showing
the cost of improvements to West Broad Street, in the City
of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the south side of Gwinnett
Street and extending to the south side of Anderson Street;
as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed
October 14, 1903, and amended on May n, 1904; with an
assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it
is apportioned among the several abutting parcels and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names of
the owners." And the Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said statement and
assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same
on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to
the property owners, including a street railroad company,
a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided
for by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within thirty days from the date of the bills, then it shall be the
duty of the Treasurer to issue executions, as provided for by
said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city, taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 2oth, 1904.
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By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of State Street, from
the west property line of Bull Street to the east property line
of Jefferson Street, under the terms and provisions of an act
of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October I, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on State Street, in the City
of Savannah, from the west property line of Bull Street to
the east property line of Jefferson Street, a roadway of vitrified brick, excepting at the intersection of Whitaker Street,
which is now paved with vitrified brick, the said roadway
to vary in width from nineteen (19) feet to twenty-two (22)
feet, between the curbing, except in front of the square on
Barnard Street, known as St. James Square, where the width
shall be twenty-nine (29) feet, said pavement at all street
and lane intersections to extend over the full width of said
State Street; that is to say, with lines coincident with the
respective property lines, and they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary curbing, and to do all the work
in the way of grading, the placing of catch basins, drains,
crossings and all other things incident to the construction
and completion of said roadway on said portion of State
Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That any railroad company having tracks running through said portion of State
Street to be improved under this ordinance, is hereby required to pave the width of its tracks and two feet on each
side of every line of the tracks of said railroad company with
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vitrified brick as the said work progresses, and in the event
this is not done by said company, the said Director of Public Works, and the said Committee, shall see to its being
done at the expense of said railroad company.
Sec. 3. Be it ordained, That after the total cost of said
work, exclusive of that done by or for any railroad company,
shall have been ascertained, one-third (*/$) of such total cost
shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and the other twothirds (%) by the persons owning at the date of the adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on said portion of State Street to be improved under this ordinance,
according to frontage, and the pro rata amount of the cost
of such work is hereby assessed against the said abutting real
estate and its owners, as aforesaid, according to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes and of said
square shall be assessed as real estate abutting upon the said
portion of State Street, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Savannah shall be, for all intents and purposes of this
ordinance, the owner of such streets, lanes and square so
abutting, and shall pay from the City Treasury its just pro
rata as such owner of the cost of said work, according to
frontage, in addition to its one-third (/$) l of the entire cost
as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah, a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also
an assessment roll, showing as to two-thirds (%) of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and the frontage of said square, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the name of the owner.
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Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send
to the abutting property owners their proper bill for the
same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bill so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after the
presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become the
duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution for the amount,
together with costs, against the persons and property aforesaid, which execution shall be made and levied out of the
property described therein, as are executions for city taxes.
The said statement and assessment roll shall also show the
amount payable by any railroad company, and should such
company fail and refuse to pay a bill for the same thirty (30)
days after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall
be the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution agafnst
said company, and its property, for said bill, together with
costs, which shall be made and levied as are executions for
city taxes.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts, of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed August I7th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Ordinance read in Council for the first time September
14, 1904, and by unanimous consent of Council read a second
time, placed upon its passage and passed, by all members
present, nine voting in the affirmative. Before the. passage
of this ordinance Council heard evidence touching the correctness of the said statement and assessment, roll and duly
verified the same.
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An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll, touching the improvement of a portion of
Thirty-first Street, in the City of Savannah, from the east
side of Lincoln Street to the west side of Habersham Street,
as made under an ordinance passed July 20, 1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed July 20, 1904, and entitled, "An ordinance for the improvement, of Thirty-first Street, from the
east side of Lincoln Street to the west side of Habersham
Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October I, 1887," be and they
are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the said
statement and assessment roll being that entitled, "Statement and assessment roll for improving Thirty-first Street.
A statement showing the cost of improvements to Thirtyfirst Street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the
east side of Lincoln Street and extending to the west side
of Habersham Street, as under an ordinance of the City of
Savannah, passed July 20, 1904; with an assessment roll
showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned,
among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums
chargeable to each parcel, with the names of the owners."
And the Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby
directed to mark, the said statement and assessment roll filed
as of this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
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to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due
by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should said
bills be not paid within thirty days from the date of the bills,
then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions
as provided for by said ordinance, which shall be made and
levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed September I4th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to provide for the width of a roadway and
sidewalks on Bay Street, from Farm Street to Ogeechee
Canal, in the City of Savannah, to require the paving of said
sidewalks, and for other purposes.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That Bay Street
from Farm Street to Ogeechee Cansl, in the City of Savannah, shall have a roadway of forty (40) feet in width between
the stone curbing, and a sidewalk on either side thereof of
ten (10) feet in width.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That said sidewalks on said
portion of Bay Street shall be paved with hard brick, and
be enclosed with stone curbing, the said pavements and
curbing to be laid by the owners of the lots abutting on said
sidewalks, within ninety (90) days from the date of the passage of this ordinance, and shall be subject to the inspection
and approval of the Director of Public Works of the City
of Savannah.
Should said pavements on said sidewalks not be laid as
herein required, the same shall be done by the Director of
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Public Works of the City of Savannah, under the direction
of the Committee on Streets and Lanes, at the expense of
the abutting owners, to be enforced by executions issued
against them by the Citv Treasurer.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed October a6th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to provide for the width of a roadway, grass
plats and sidewalks on Oglethorpe Avenue, (formerly Williams Street), from West Broad Street to Farm Street, in
the City of Savannah, to require the paving of said sidewalks,
and for other purposes.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled. That the width
of the roadway, grass plats and sidewalks on Oglethorpe
Avenue, (formerly Williams Street), between West Broad
Street and Farm Street, in the City of Savannah, shall be
as follows; that is to say, said avenue within said limits shall
have a roadway of thirty (30) feet in width between the stone
curbing, and a grass plat on either side thereof of four (4)
feet in width, and a sidewalk on either side thereof next to
the property lines of seven (7) feet in width; said sidewalks
to be laid with hard brick and to be enclosed with stone
curbing.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the hard brick pavements herein required on said sidewalks with the stone curbing, shall be completed by the abutting lot owners, within
ninety (90) days from the date of the passage of this ordi-
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nance, and shall be subject to the inspection and approval
of the Director of Public Works of the City of Savannah.
Should said pavements on said sidewalks be not laid as
herein required, the same shall be done by the Director of
Public Works under the direction of the Committee on
Streets and Lanes at the expense of the abutting owners,
to be enforced by execution issued against them by the City
Treasurer.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed October 26th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of Park
Avenue, from the west side of Jefferson Street to the east
side of West Broad Street, in the City of Savannah, as made
under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed May 25,
1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed May 25, 1904, and entitled, "An ordinance for the improvement of a portion of Park Avenue from
the west side of Jefferson Street to the east side of West
Broad Street, in Savannah, Ga., under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved
October i, 1887," be and they are hereby declared
to be the official statement and assessment roll of
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said improvement under said ordinance, the said
statement and assessment roll being that entitled, "Statement and assessment roll for improving Park Avenue. A
statement showing the cost of the improvements to Park
Avenue, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the west
side of Jefferson Street, and extending to the east side of
West Broad Street, as made under an ordinance of the City
of Savannah, passed May 25, 1904; with an assessment roll
showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned
among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums
chargeable to each parcel, with the names of the owners."
And the Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby
directed to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed
as of this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due
by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should the said
bills be not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the
bill, then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided for by the said ordinance, which shall
be made and levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed October 26th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and as-
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sessment roll, touching the improvement of a portion of Hall
Street, in the City of Savannah, from the east property line
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of Drayton Street to the west property line of Habersham
Street, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah,
passed June 8, 1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed June 8, 1904, and entitled, "An ordinance
for the improvement of Hall Street, from the east property
line of Drayton Street to the west property line of Habersham Street, in Savannah, Ga., under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i ? 1887. and also under the terms and provisions of an
act of the General Assembly of Georgia, entitled, "An act
to provide for renewing or repairing any pavement
now laid or to be laid in any city of this State having population over twenty thousand (20,000),' approved October lo,
1891, said last named act being codified in Section 724 of
the Code of Georgia, and for other purposes," be and they
are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance, the said
statement roll being that entitled, "Statement and assessment roll for improving Hall Street. A statement showing
the cost of the improvements to Hall Street, in the City of
Savannah, Ga., beginning at the east property line of Drayton Street and extending to the west property line of Habersham Street, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed June 8, 1904, with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among
the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable
to each parcel, with the names of the owners." And the
Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed
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to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of
this date, and to enter the same' on the minutes of Council
for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, including a street railroad company,
a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided
for by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be
the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided
for by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed October 26th, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of Thirty-first Street
from the west property line of West Broad Street to the east
property line of Ogeechee Road, in the City of Savannah,
Georgia, under the terms and provisions of an act of the
Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October I, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
for the City of Savannah, and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be, and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Thirty-first Street, in the
City of Savannah, from the west property line of West Broad
Street to the east property line of Ogeechee Road, a road-
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way of vitrified brick thirty (30) feet between the curbing,
said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend
over the full width of said Thirty-first Street, that is to say,
to lines coincident with the respective property lines; and
they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary curbing, and to do all the work in the way of grading, the placing of catch basins, drains, crossings, and all other things
incident to the construction and completion of said roadway
on said portion of Thirty-first Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost
of said work shall have been ascertained, one-third of such
total cost shail be paid out of the City Treasury, and the
other two-thirds by the persons owning at the date of the
adoption of this ordinance, the real estate abutting on said
portion of Thirty-first Street to be improved under this ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata amount of
the cost of such work is hereby assessed against the said
abutting real estate and its owners, as aforesaid, according
to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Thirty-first Street,
to be improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, jhall be, for all intents and purposes of this ordinance, thep^wner of the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner
of the cost of such work, according to frontage, in addition
to its one-third. (%) of the entire cost, as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also
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an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds (^) of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abuttine parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement
and assessment roll by the Council of the City of Savannah,
it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send
to the abutting property owners their proper bills for the
same, as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if
such bills so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after
the presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become
the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution for the
amount, together with the costs, against the persons and
property aforesaid, which executions shall be made and levied
out of the property described therein, as are executions for
city taxes.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed November 23rd, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance for the improvement of Bryan Street, from
the west property line of Abercorn Street to the west property line of East Broad Street, in the City of Savannah,
Georgia, under the terms and provisions of an act of the
Legislature of Georgia, approved October I, 1887.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, under the terms
and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887, That the Director of Public Works
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for the City of Savannah, and the .Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be, and they are hereby authorized and
directed to build and construct on Bryan Street, in the City
of Savannah, from the west property line of Abercorn Street
to the west property line of East Broad Street a roadway
of vitrified brick twenty-one (21) feet between the curbing,
said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend
over the full width of said Bryan Street, that is to say, to lines
coincident with the respective property lines, except on the
intersecting street, Price, which said last named street has
been heretofore paved; and they are authorized and directed
to lay the necessary curbing, and to do all the work in the
way of grading, the placing of catch basins, drains, crossings,
and all other things incident to the construction and completion of said roadway on said portion of Bryan Street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Bryan
Street to be improved under this ordinance is hereby required to pave the wi<Hh of its tracks and two feet on each
side of every line of the, tracks of said street railroad comoany with vitrified brick, as the said work progresses, and
in the event this is not done by sa:d company, the said Director of Public Works and the S3 id Committee shall see to
its being done at the expense of said railroad company.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the total cost
of said work, exclusive of that done by or for a street railroad company, shall have been ascertained, one-third of such
total cost shall be paid out of the City Treasury, and the
other two-thirds by the persons owning at the date of the
adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on said
portion of Bryan street to be improved under this ordinance,
according to frontage, and the pro rata amount of the cost
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of such work is hereby assessed against the said abutting real
estate and its owners, as aforesaid, according to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets and lanes is assessed
as real estate abutting on said portion of Bryan Street to be
improved, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, shall be for all intents and purposes of this ordinance, the owner of the real estate so abutting, and shall pay
from the City Treasury its just pro rata as such owner of
the cost of such work, according to frontage, in addition to
its one-third (J^) of the entire cost, as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained. That after the improvement hereinbefore provided for has been completed, the said
Director and the said Committee shall prepare and submit
to the Council of the City of Savannah a statement showing
the cost of the improvement herein provided for, and also
an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds (%) of the cost
to be apportioned, how it is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street and lane intersections,
and giving the sum chargeable to each parcel, with the name
of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption of said statement and
assessnent roll by the Council of the City of Savannah, it
shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to send to
the abutting property owners their proper bills for the same,
as it may be ascertained by the City Council, and if such bills
so sent be not paid within thirty (30) days after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall then become the duty
of the City Treasurer to issue executions for the amount,
together with the costs, against the persons and property
aforesaid, which executions shall be made and levied out of
the property described therein, as are executions for city
taxes.' The said statement and assessment roll shall also
show the amount payable by a street railroad company, and
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should such company fail or refuse to pay a bill for the same
thirty (30) days after the presentation or sending of the same,
it shall be the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution
against said company and its property for said bill, together
with costs, which shall be made and levied as are executions
for city taxes.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed November 23rd, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of
State Street, in the City of Savannah, from the west property line of Bull Street to the east property line of Jefferson
Street, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah,
passed August 17, 1904.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the* statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed August 17, 1904, and entitled, "An ordinance for the improvement of State Street, from the west
property line of Bull Street to the east property line of Jefferson Street, under the terms and provisions of an act of
the Legislature of Georgia, approved October i, 1887," be
and they are hereby declared to be the official statement and
assessment roll of said improvement under said ordinance,
the said statement and assessment roll being that entitled,
"Statement and assessment roll for improving State Street.
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Statement showing the cost of the improvements to State
Street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the west
property line of Bull Street and extending to the east property line of Jefferson Street, as under an ordinance of the
City of Savannah, passed August 17, 1904; with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving
the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names of the
ownefc." And the Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah
is hereby directed to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same on the
minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to
the property owners, including the railroad company, a bill
for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for by
said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within
thirtv (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be the
duty to the Treasurer to issue execution, as provided for
by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed November 23rd, 1904.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of
Farm Street, in the City of Savannah, from the south side
of Bryan Street to the south side of New Street, as made
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under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed February 3, 1904.
Section I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under
an ordinance passed February 3, 1904, and entitled, "An
ordinance for the improvement of Farm Street from the
south side of Bryan Street to the south side of New Street,
under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature
of Georgia, approved October I, 1887," be and they are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll
of said improvement under said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement
and assessment roll for improving Farm Street. Statement
showing the cost of the improvements to Farm Street in the
City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the south side of Bryan
Street and extending to the south side of New Street; as
under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed February 3, 1904; with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds
of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel,
with the names of the owners." And the Clerk of Council
of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said
statement and assessment roll filed as of this date, and to
enter the same on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the
City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send
to the property owners, including the railroad company, a
bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for
by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid within
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 453
thirty (30) days from the date of the bills, then it shall be
the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided for
by said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are
executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed November 23rd, 1904.
FIRE DRILL IN SCHOOLS.
By Alderman Oliver:
An ordinance to provide for fire drills in public and private schools and in establishments where females are employed.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, that,
First. It shall be the duty of the superintendent, principal or other person or persons in charge of any public or
private school, or educational institution within the corporate limits of the City of Savannah, having more than fifty
pupils, to instruct and train the pupils by means of drills,
so that they may, in a sudden emergency, be able to leave
the school building in the shortest possible time and without
confusion or panic. Such drills, or rapid dismissals, shall be
held at least twice in each month.
Second. It shall be the duty of the proprietor, superintendent, overseer or other persons directing or having In
charge any establishment, place or building wherein female
operatives or female laborers to the number of fifty or more,
are employed, to instruct and train such female operatives
or female laborers, by means of drills, so that they may, In a
sudden emergency, be able to leave the building in the short-
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est possible time and without confusion or panic. Such drills
or rapid dismissals, shall be held at least once in each month.
Third. Be it further ordained, That any superintendent,
principal or other person or persons in charge of any such
public or private school cr educational institution, and any
proprietor, superintendent or overseer or other person or
persons directing or having in charge any such establishment, place or building wherein female operatives or female
laborers are employed, who shall refuse, fail or neglect to
comply witn the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon
conviction thereof before the Police Court of the City of
Savannah, be subject to a fine not exceeding fifty ($50.00)
dollars, or to imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days,
either or both, in the discretion of the presiding officer.
Fourth. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the
-same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed November Qth, 1904.
STREETS, WARDS, ETC.
Warning and Designating.
By Alderman Dixon:
An ordinance to provide for the projection, laying out,
defining and naming of certain streets, lanes and wards
within the corporate limits of the City of Savannah, and for
other purposes.
Section .1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the following streets in the City of Savannah, running southwardly
from Forty-second Street and Estill Avenue, to-wit: Hopkins, Stevens, Bulloch, Florance, Burroughs, West Broad,
Montgomery, Jefferson, Barnard, Drayton, Abercorn, Lin-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 455
coin, Habersham, Price, East Broad, Reynolds, Atlantic,
Paulsen, Harmon and Ott, shall be, and they are hereby
laid out, designated and extended southwardly to the southern corporate limits of the city, as fixed by an act of the
General Assembly of Georgia, approved December 12, 1901,
entitled, "An act to define and extend the corporate limits
of the City of Savannah," at right angles to Forty-second
Street, in said city, making each of them necessarily parallel
with the others, that is to say:
Barnard Street shall be laid out at right angles to Fortysecond Street, the center of Barnard Street north of Fortysecond Street being identical at Forty-second Street with that
of Barnard Street to be extended south of Forty-second
Street, the width of same to be 75 feet, laid off 3754 feet
from said center, and this street shall be well defined by
proper stones some 500 feet apart to the southern limits as
now fixed by said act of December 12, 1901, from which, as
a base, the other streets above mentioned shall be determined, that is to say:
Jefferson Street shall be 305.73 feet west from and parallel with Barnard Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from
Forty-second Street to said southern corporate limits.
Montgomery Street shall be 242.28 feet west from and
parallel with Jefferson Street, 75 feet wide, and projected
from Forty-second Street to said southern corporate limits.
West Broad Street shall be 242.2 feet west from and parallel with Montgomery Street, 100 feet wide, and projected
from Forty-second Street to said southern corporate limits.
Burroughs Street shall be 300.34 feet west from and parallel with West Broad Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from
Forty-second Street to said southern corporate limits.
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Florence Street shall be 605.36 feet west from and parallel with Burroughs Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from
Forty-second Street to said southern corporate limits.
Bulloch Street shall be 421.23 feet west from and parallel
with Florance Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from Fortysecond Street to said southern corporate limits.
Stevens Street shall be 420.45 feet west from and parallel
with Bulloch Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from Fortysecond Street to said southern corporate limits.
Hopkins Street shall be 384.5 feet west from and parallel
with Stevens Street, 55 feet wide, and projected from Fortysecond Street to said southern corporate limits.
Bull Street south from Forty-second Street, starting from
a point 550.2 feet eastwardly from Barnard Street, to be
75 feet wide, shall extend across the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to two points, one
marked by a stone, at the intersection of the southerly line
of said right-of-way and the west line of the old Vernon
shell road, and the other likewise marked by a stone 75 feet
directly eastward from said first named stone, which last
mentioned stone is 550 feet east from Barnard Street; said
Bull Street shall further extend from said two points southerly, from Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company's rightof-way, to the said southern corporate limits; that is to say,
its western side shall be a straight line between said stone,
550 feet east from Barnard Street and a stone, at the southern corporate limits, 505 feet east from Barnard Street, and
its eastern side shall be 75 feet from its said western side
at all points.
Dray ton Street shall be 1,023.9 feet east from and parallel
with Barnard Street, 45 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
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Abercorn Street shall be 264.92 feet east from and parallel
with Drayton Street, 75 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Lincoln' Street shall be 310.45 feet east from and parallel
with Abercorn Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue, to said southern corporate limits.
Habersham Street shall be 306.08 feet east from and parallel with Lincoln Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from
Estill Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Price Street shall be 258.65 feet east from and parallel
with Habersham Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from
Estill Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
East Broad Street shall be 576.27 feet, east from and parallel with Price Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Reynolds Street shall be 300.5 feet east from and parallel
with East Broad Street, 40.2 feet wide, and projected from
Estill Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Atlantic Street shall be 578.5 feet east from and parallel
with Reynolds Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Paulsen Street shall be 679.4 feet east from and parallel
with Atlantic Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill'
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Harmon Street shall be 450 feet east from and parallel
with Paulsen Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Ott Street shall be 332.2 feet east from and parallel with
Harmon Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from .Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Section 2. Be it further ordained, That the following
streets and lanes be, and same are hereby laid out and designated in the City of Savannah, southward from Forty-second
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Florence Street shall be 605.36 feet west from and parallel with Burroughs Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from
Forty-second Street to said southern corporate limits.
Bulloch Street shall be 421.23 feet west from and parallel
with Florance Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from Fortysecond Street to said southern corporate limits.
Stevens Street shall be 420.45 feet west from and parallel
with Bulloch Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from Fortysecond Street to said southern corporate limits.
Hopkins Street shall be 384.5 feet west from and parallel
with Stevens Street, 55 feet wide, and projected from Fortysecond Street to said southern corporate limits.
Bull Street south from Forty-second Street, starting from
a point 550.2 feet eastwardly from Barnard Street, to be
75 feet wide, shall extend across the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to two points, one
marked by a stone, at the intersection of the southerly line
of said right-of-way and the west line of the old Vernon
shell road, and the other likewise marked by a stone 75 feet
directly eastward from said first named stone, which last
mentioned stone is 550 feet east from Barnard Street; said
Bull Street shall further extend from said two points southerly, from Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company's rightof-way, to the said southern corporate limits; that is to say,
its western side shall be a straight line between said stone,
550 feet east from Barnard Street and a stone, at the southern corporate limits, 505 feet east from Barnard Street, and
its eastern side shall be 75 feet from its said western side
at all points.
Dray ton Street shall be 1,023.9 feet east from and parallel
with Barnard Street, 45 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
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Abercorn Street shall be 264.92 feet east from and parallel
with Drayton Street, 75 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Lincoln Street shall be 310.45 feet east from and parallel
with Abercorn Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue, to said southern corporate limits.
Habersham Street shall be 306.08 feet east from and parallel with Lincoln Street, 60 feet wide, and projected from
Estill Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Price Street shall be 258.65 feet east from and parallel
with Habersham Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from
Estill Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
East Broad Street shall be 576.27 feet east from and parallel with Price Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Reynolds Street shall be 300.5 feet east from and parallel
with East Broad Street, 40.2 feet wide, and projected from
Estill Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Atlantic Street shall be 578.5 feet east from and parallel
with Reynolds Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Paulsen Street shall be 679.4 feet east from and parallel
with Atlantic Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill'
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Harmon Street shall be 450 feet east from and parallel
with Paulsen Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Ott Street shall be 332.2 feet east from and parallel with
Harmon Street, 50 feet wide, and projected from .Estill
Avenue to said southern corporate limits.
Section 2. Be it further ordained, That the following
streets and lanes be, and same are hereby laid out and designated in the City of Savannah, southward from Forty-second
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Street to said southern corporate limits, and eastwardly from
the western corporate limits, as fixed by said act of December 12, 1901, to Bull Street, and southwardly from Estill
Avenue, eastwardly from Bull Street to Waters Avenue; that
is to say:
The first lane south of Forty-second Street shall be 105
feet from and parallel to Forty-second Street, and have a
width of 16 feet and shall extend through the several blocks
from Hopkins Street eastward to West Broad Street.
The first street south from Forty-second Street shall be
105 feet from and parallel with said lane, 60 feet wide, and
extending from Hopkins Street to Montgomery Stree^ and
shall be known as Forty-third Street.
The second lane south from Forty-second Street, to be
105 feet from and parallel with Forty-third Street, 16 feet
wide, and extending through the several blocks from Hopkins Street to West Broad Street, with the exception of a
tract 300 by 226 feet laid out in the center of the block between Florance and Bulloch Streets, which is now dedicated
as a park, and known as "Myers Park," which dedication
is hereby confirmed.
The second street south from Forty-second Street, to be
105 feet from and parallel with the second lane, 60 feet wide,
and extending from Hopkins Street to Montgomery Street,
and shall be known as Forty-fourth Street.
The third lane south from Forty-second Street, to be 105
feet from and parallel with Forty-fourth Street, 16 feet wide,
and extending through the several blocks from Hopkins
Street to West Broad Street.
The third street south from Forty-second Street to be 105
feet from and parallel with said third lane, to be 60 feet wide,
and extending from Hopkins Street to Waters Avenue, and
shall be known as Forty-fifth Street.
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The fourth lane south from Forty-second Street to be
105 feet from and parallel with Forty-fifth Street, to be
16 feet wide, and extending through the several blocks from
Hopkins Street to Florance Street, excepting the block between Stevens Street and Bulloch Street, 420.25 by 226 feet,
which has been and is dedicated and set aside as a park, and
is known as "Cann Park," which dedication is hereby confirmed.
The fourth street south from Forty-second Street to be
105 feet from and parallel with said fourth lane, to be Co feet
wide, and extending from Hopkins Street to Montgomery
Street, and shall be known as Forty-sixth Street.
The fifth lane south of Forty-second Street to be 95 feet
from and parallel with Forty-sixth Street, to be 16 feet wide,
and extending through the several blocks from Hopkins
Street to Florance Street.
The fifth street south from Forty-second Street, to be 95
feet from and parallel with the fifth lane, to be 100 feet wide,
and extending from Hopkins Street to Waters Avenue, and
shall be known as Forty-seventh Street.
The sixth lane south from Forty-second Street, to be 95
feet from and parallel with Forty-seventh Street, to be 16
feet wide, and extending from Hopkins Street to Florance
Street. ;
The sixth street south from Forty-second Street, to be
95 feet from and parallel with said sixth lane, to be 60 feet
wide, and extending from Hopkins Street to Waters Avenue,
and shall be known as Forty-eighth Street.
The seventh street south from Forty-second Street, to be
226 feet from and parallel with Forty-eighth Street, to be
60 feet wide, and extending from Hopkins Street to Waters
Avenue, and shall be known as Forty-ninth Street.
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The eighth street south from Forty-second Street, to be
226 feet from and parallel with Forty-ninth Street, to be 60
feet wide, and extending from Hopkins Street to Waters
Avenue, and shall be known as Fiftieth Street.
The ninth street south from Forty-second Street, to be
226 feet from and parallel with Fiftieth Street, to be 60 feet
wide and extending from Hopkins Street to Waters Avenue,
and shall be known as Fifty-first Street.
The tenth street south from Forty-second Street, to be
226 feet from and parallel with Fifty-first Street, to be 60
feet wide, and extending from Hopkins Street to Waters
Avenue, and shall be known as Fifty-second Street.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That the streets included
between Montgomery and Bull Streets and from Fortysecond Street southward be laid out, opened and designated
as follows, that is to say:
-The first street extending from Montgomery Street to
Bull Street and south of Forty-second Street shall be 90 feet
from and parallel with Forty-second Street, 40 feet wide,
and shall be known as Best Street.
The second street extending from Montgomery Street to
Bull Street south from Forty-second Street to be 180 feet
from and parallel with Best Street, to be 60 feet wide, and
shall be known as Forty-third Street (formerly known in
the King sub-division as King Street).
The third street extending from Montgomery Street to
Bull Street south of Forty-second Street, to be 160 feet
from and parallel with Forty-third Street, to be 60 feet wide,
comprising the present street, 40 feet wide, known in the
King sub-division as Lawton Street, and 20 feet taken from
the lots northwardly, and shall be known as Forty-fourth
Street.
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The fourth street south from Forty-second Street, to be
208.6 feet from and parallel with Forty-fourth Street, to be
60 feet wide, extending from Hopkins Street to Waters
Avenue (as before described) and shall be known as Fortyfifth. Street.
The fifth street south from Forty-second Street, to be
250.6 feet from and parallel with Forty-fifth Street, to be
60 feet wide, comprising the present street, 50 feet wide
(known in the King sub-division as Pearl Street or Carter
Street), and ten feet taken from the lots northwardly, extending from Montgomery Street to Bull, and shall be known
as Forty-sixth Street.
The sixth street south from Forty-second Street, to be
182 feet from and parallel with Forty-sixth Street, to be 100
feet wide, comprising 25 feet of what is now known as Jasper
Street, in King sub-division, and 75 feet southwardly, extending from Hopkins Street to Waters Avenue, and shall
be known as Forty-seventh Street, as before described.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That the streets south of
Estill Avenue and extending from Bull Street to Waters
Avenue, shall be laid out and designated as follows, that is
to say:
The first street south from Estill Avenue shall be 226 feet
north from and parallel with Forty-fifth Street (as before
described) to be 60 feet wide, and shall be known as Fortyfourth Street.
The second street south from Estill Avenue shall be 226
feet south from and parallel with Forty-fourth Street, to be
60 feet wide, and shall be known as Forty-fifth Street, as
before described.
The third street south from -Estill Avenue, shall be 226
feet south from and parallel with Forty-fifth Street, 60 feet
wide, and shall be known as Forty-sixth Street.
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All streets and lanes as hereinbefore described in Sections
I, 2, 3 and 4 of this ordinance, fully appear in and upon two
maps marked the southwest and the middle-south portions of
the City of Savannah, said maps being made by E. J. Thomas, Civil Engineer and County Surveyor, dated December
31, 1903, which shall be filed in the Clerk of Council's office
and shall be marked "official and filed" by said Clerk, over
his official signature, which maps are hereby approved and
declared to be official.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained. That the following streets
in the City of Savannah, lying south from Anderson Street
and between East Broad Street and Waters Avenue, namely,
Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott Streets and
Waters Avenue, are hereby laid out and described, that is
to say:
Reynolds Street shall be 31:9 feet east from East Broad
Street on Anderson Street and 300.5 feet east from East
Broad Street on the line dividing the Millen and Teynac lots,
and a straight line between these points shall be the west line
of Reynolds Street and the east line shall be 40.2 feet at all
points from this said west line; and from the line dividing
the Millen and Teynac lots, this street shall be projected to
Estill Avenue, parallel with East Broad Street and be 40.2
feet wide.
Atlantic Street shall be 520 feet east from Reynolds Street
and parallel with East Broad Street, 50 feet wide, and extending from Anderson Street to Estill Avenue.
Paulsen Street shall be 679.4 feet from and parallel with
Atlantic Street, 50 feet wide, and extending from Anderson
Street to Estill Avenue.
Harmon Street shall be 450 feet from and parallel with
Paulsen Street, 50 fetft wide, and extending from Anderson
Street to Estill Avenue.
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Ott Street shall be 332.2 feet from and parallel with Harmon Street, 50 feet wide,* and extending from Anderson
Street to Estill Avenue.
Waters Avenue shall be 325.3 feet from Ott Street at
Anderson Street and 339 feet from Ott Street at Estill Avenue, and a straight line between these points shall be the
western line of Waters Avenue, and the.east line shall be
40 feet distant at all points from the said west line.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That the following streets
running eastwardly from East Broad Street to Waters Avenue, and south from Anderson Street be laid out and designated, to-wit:
Thirty-first, Thirty-second, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth,
Thirty-fifth, Thirty-sixth, Thirty-seventh, Seiler, Thirtyeighth, Thirty-ninth, Fortieth, Forty-first Streets and Estill
Avenue, that is to say:
The first street south from Anderson Street to be 242.4
feet south from the center stones on Anderson Street, as
established by the City Engineer, or 222.4 feet south from
the southern line of Anderson Street at East Broad Street,
and 219.4 feet south from the southern line of Anderson
Street at Waters Avenue, to be 60 feet wide and shall be
known as Thirty-first Street.
The second street south to be 200.35 ^eet from and parallel with Thirty-first Street, 60 feet wide, and shall be known
as Thirty-second Street.
The third street south to be 200.7 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-second street, 60 feet wide, and shall be known
as Thirty-third Street.
The fourth street south to be 200.8 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-third Street, 60 feet wide, and shall be known
as Thirty-fourth Street.
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The fifth street south to be 200.3 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-fourth Street, to be 60 feet wide, and shall be
known as Thirty-fifth Street.
The sixth street south to be 200 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-fifth Street, 60 feet wide, and shall be known
as Thirty-sixth Street.
The seventh street south to be 339.5 feet .from Thirty-sixth
Street at East Broad Street, and 353 feet at Waters Avenue,
shall be 44 feet wide, and shall be known as Thirty-seventh
Street.
The eighth street south to be 184.5 feet from Thirtyseventh Street at East Broad Street and 176.5 feet at Waters
Avenue, 50 feet wide, and shall be known as Seiler Street.
The ninth street south to be 187.3 ^eet ^rom Seller Street,
at East Broad Street, and 178.5 feet at Waters Avenue, 40
feet wide, and shall be known as Thirty-eighth Street.
The tenth street south to be 187.3 ^eet at East Broad
Street from Thirty-eighth Street and 178.5 feet at Waters
Avenue, 50 feet wide, and shall be known as Thirty-ninth
Street.
The eleventh street south shall be 300 feet at East Broad
Street from Thirty-ninth Street, and 295.6 feet at Waters
Avenue, 50 feet wide, and shall be known as Fortieth Street.
The twelfth street south shall be 300 feet at East Broad
Street from Fortieth Street, and 275.75 feet at Waters Avenue, 50 feet wide, and shall be known as Forty-first Street.
The thirteenth street south shall be 335.5 feet at Bull
Street from Forty-first Street, 310 feet at East Broad Street,
and 289.5 *eet at Waters Avenue, 80 feet wide, and shall be
known as Estill Avenue.
All streets described in Sections 5 and 6 of this ordinance
fully appear on a map marked "Middle-east portion of the
City of Savannah," made by E. J. Thomas, Civil Engineer,
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and County Surveyor, dated December 31, 1903, which map
is hereby approved and declared to be official, and is directed
to be lodged in the Clerk of Council's office and to be marked
by said Clerk of Council "official and filed" over his official
signature.
Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That the following streets
in the City of Savannah, lying directly south of Anderson
Street extended and between Waters Avenue and the east
corporate limits as fixed by said act of December 12, 1901,
be laid out and designated as far south as Dale Avenue, towit: Southern corporate limits", namely:
Anderson Street extended shall be 50 feet wide, and center
of sama well defined by stone monuments from Waters Avenue to said east corporate liirnts, from which as a base the
other streets in this section shall be laid out; that is to say:
The first street south shall be 100 feet from and parallel
with said Anderson Street, 50 feet wide, and shall be known
as Thirty-first Street, and extending" from Waters Avenue to
said east corporate limits.
The second street south shall be 250 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-first Street, 50 feet wide, extending from Waters
Avenue to said east corporate limits, and shall be -known
as Thirty-second Street.
The third street south shall be 250 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-second Street, 50 feet wide, extending from
Waters Avenue to said east corporate limits, and shall be
known as Thirty-third Street.
The fourth street south shall be 240 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-third Street, 40 feet wide, and extending from
Waters Avenue to said eastern corporate limits, and shall be
known as Thirty-fourth Street.
The fifth street south shall be 215 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-fourth Street, 40 feet wide, and shall be known
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as Thirty-fifth Street, extending from Waters Avenue to
said eastern corporate limits.
The sixth street south shall be 215 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-fifth Street, 40 feet wide, extending from Waters
Avenue to said eastern corporate limits, and shall be known
as Thirty-sixth Street.
The seventh street south shall be 101 feet from and parallel with Thirty-sixth Street, 40 feet wide, comprising a portion of the road as laid out in the Cuyler sub-division dividing Lots Nos. 6 and 7 of said sub-division, and known as
the "Bee Road," extending from Waters Avenue to the
said east certiorate limits, and shall be known as Bee Street.
The eighth street south shall be 302.5 feet from and parallel with Bee Street, same being a continuation of Thirtyseventh Street, as before described, through the Teynac lots,
shall be 44 feet wide, and extending from Waters Avenue to
the said east corporate limits, and shall be known as Thirtyseventh Street. *
The ninth street south shall be 275 feet from and parallel
with Thirty-seventh Street, occupying in part that street in
the Cuyler sub-division, dividing Lots Nos. 7 and 8, shall
be 60 feet wide, extending from Waters Avenue to said east
corporate limits, and shall be known as Thirty-eighth Street.
The tenth street south shall be 288.5 ^eet from and parallel
with Thirty-eighth Street, to be a continuation of Thirtyninth Street, through the Teynac lots, as above described,
50 feet wide, shall be known as Thirty-ninth Street, and shall
extend from Waters Avenue to said east corporate limits.
The eleventh street south to be 295.6 feet from and parallel with Thirty-ninth Street, to be a continuation of Fortieth
Street, through the Teynac lots, as already described, 50 feet
wide, shall be known as Fortieth Street, and shall extend
from Waters Avenue to said east corporate limits.
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The twelfth street south to be 275.75 feet from the parallel with Fortieth Street, to be a continuation of Forty-first
Street, through the Teynac lots, to be 50 feet wide, shall be
known as Forty-first Street, and shall extend from Waters
Avenue to said east corporate limits.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, That two streets south
from said Anderson Street, between Waters Avenue and
said east corporate limits, be laid out, and designated, that
is to say:
The first street shall be 540 feet eastward from and parallel with Waters Avenue, and shall extend from Anderson
Street southward to the said southern corporate limits (Dale
Avenue), shall be 50 feet wide, and shall be known as Live
Oak Street.
The second street shall be 555 feet eastward from and parallel with said Live Oak Street, extending from Anderson
Street to said southern corporate limits, shall be 50 feet wide,
and shall be known as Cedar Street.
All streets described in Sections 7 and 8 of this ordinance
fully appear on a map marked "Southeast Portion of the City
of Savannah," made by E. J. Thomas, Civil Engineer and
County Surveyor, dated December 31, 1903, which map is
hereby approved and declared to be official, and is directed
to be lodged in the Clerk of Council's office, and to be marked by said Clerk of Council "official and filed" over his official signature.
Sec. 9. Be it further ordained, That the following streets
lying northwardly from Anderson Street and between Waters
Avenue and said east corporate limits, be laid out and designated, that is to say:
The first street north shall be 232.4 feet from and parallel
with Anderson Street, 65 feet wide, and shall be known as
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Henry Street, extending from Waters Avenue to said east
corporate limits.
The second Street north shall be 254.9 feet from and parallel with Henry Street, 66 feet wide, extending from Waters
Avenue to said east corporate limits, and shall be known as
Duffy Street.
The third street north s.hall be 253 feet from and parallel
with Duffy Street, 60 feet wide, and shall be known as Park
Avenue, extending from Waters Avenue to said east corporate limits.
The fourth street north, shall be 140.3 feet from and parallel with Park Avenue, 50 feet wide, extending from Waters
Avenue to said east corporate limits, and shall be known as
Collins Street.
The fifth street north shall be 15" feet from Collins Street
at Waters Avenue. ?nd i/o feet at C^c'ar Street, and a straight
line between these points shall be the south line of this street,
and 50 feet from this line at every point shall be the north
, line, and said street shall extend from Waters Avenue to
said east corporate limits, and shall be known as Waldburg
Street.
The sixth street north shall be i65 feet from and parallel
with Waldburg Street, 50 feet wide, extending from Waters
Avenue to said east corporate limits, and shall be known as
Bolton Street.
The seventh street north shall be 145 feet from and parallel with Bolton Street, 50 feet wide, extending from Waters
Avenue to the said east corporate limits, and shall be known
as Gwinnett Street.
Sec. 10. Be it further ordained, That the two streets projected southward from Anderson Street, namely, Live Oak
and Cedar Streets, shall be extended northward; that is to
say: Live Oak Street northward of Anderson Street, shall
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be 540 feet east from and parallel with Waters Avenue, extending from Anderson Street to Moore Avenue, 50 feet
wide; Cedar Street northward of Anderson Street, to be 555
feet east from and parallel with Live Oak Street, 50 feet
wide, extending from Anderson Street to Moore Avenue.
Sec. II. Be it further ordained, That the streets now platted through that section of the City of Savannah known
heretofore as "Smithville," but to be known hereafter as
Rivers Ward, between Bilbo Canal, Wheaton Street and the
east corporate limits, as fixed by said act of December 12,
1901, be laid out and designated, that is to say:
That street 650 feet southwardly from Bilbo Canal and
perpendicular to Wheaton Street, shall extend from said
Wheaton Street northeastwardly to the said corporate limits,
40 feet wide, and shall be known as Lawton Street.
The next street southwardly 300 feet from and parallel
with Lawton Street shall extend from Wheaton Street to
the corporate limits, 50 feet wide, and shall be known as
Smith Street.
That four streets eastwardly from Wheaton Street, running northward and southward be laid out. that is to say:
That street beginning at a point 239 feet on Lawton
Street, eastwardly from Wheaton Street, turning at right angles to Lawton Street, shall be opened from Bilbo Canal to
the corporate limits, shall be 50 feet wide, and be known as
Warfield Street.
The first street northeast 215 feet from and parallel with
Warfield Street shall extend from Lawton Street to said
corporate limits, to be 50 feet wide, and shall be known as
Roderick Street.
The second street northeast 215 feet from and parallel
with Roderick Street shall extend from Bilbo Canal to the
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corporate limits 50 feet wide, and shall be known as Spears
Street.
The third street northeastwardly, 215 feet from and parallel
with Spears Street, shall extend from Bilbo Canal to said
corporate limits, 50 feet wide, and shall be known as Riordan
Street.
All streets described in Sections 9, 10 and 11 of this ordinance fully appear on a map marked "Northeastern Part of
the City of Savannah," made by E. J. Thomas, Civil Engineer and Countv Surveyor, d^ted December 31, 1903, which
map is hereby approved and declared to be official, and is
directed to be lodged in the Clerk of Council's office, and to
be marked bv said Clerk of Council "official and filed" over
his official signature.
Sec. 12. Be it further ordained, That the following wards
in the City of Savannah, are hereby laid out and designated;
that is to say:
That portion of the city bounded north by Moore Avenue,
south by Waldburg Street, east by the corporate limits (as
fixed by said act of December 12, 1901), and west by Waters
Avenue, shall be known and designated as Hull Ward.
That portion bounded north by Waldburg Street, south
by Anderson Street, east by said corporate limits, and west
by Waters Avenue, shall be known and designated as Balantyne Ward.
That portion bounded north by Anderson Street, south
by Thirty-fifth Street, east by said corporate limits, and west
by Waters Avenue, shall be known and designated as Purse
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Thirty-fifth Street, south
by Thirty-ninth Street, east by said corporate limits, and
west by Waters Avenue, shall be known and designated as
Oliver Ward.
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That portion bounded north by Thirty-ninth Street, south
by Dale Avenue, east by said corporate limits, and west by
Waters Avenue, shall be known and designated as Kehoe
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Anderson Street, south
by Thirty-fifth Street, east by Waters Avenue, and west by
Paulsen Street, shall be known and designated as Grayson
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Thirty-fifth Street, south
by Thirty-ninth Street, east by Waters Avenue, and west
by Paulsen Street, shall be known and designated as Harmon Ward.
That portion bounded north by Thirty-ninth Street, south
by Estill Avenue, east by Waters Avenue, and west by Paulsen Street, shall be known and designated as Harden Ward.
That portion bounded north by Anderson Street, south
by Thirty-fifth Street, east by Paulsen Street, and west by
East Broad Street, shall be known and designated as Schwarz
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Thirty-fifth Street, south
by Thirty-ninth Street, east by Paulsen Street, and west by
East Broad Street, shall be known and designated as Glatigny Ward.
That portion bounded north by Thirty-ninth Street, south
by Estill Avenue, east by Paulsen Street, and west by East
Broad Street, shall be known and designated as Garrard
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Estill Avenue, south by
Forty-seventh Street, east by Waters Avenue, and west by
Paulsen Street, shall be known and designated as Dixon
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-seventh Street, south
by said corporate limits, east by Waters Avenue, and west
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by Paulsen Street, shall be known and designated as Canty
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Estill Avenue, south by
Forty-seventh Street, east by Paulsen Street, and west by
East Broad Street, and shall be known and designated as
Granger Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-seventh Street, south
by said corporate limits, east by Paulsen Street, and west by
East Broad Street, shall be known as Schroder Ward.
That portion bounded north by Estill Avenue, south by
Forty-seventh Street, east by East Broad Street, and west
by Lincoln Street, shall be known and designated as Watson
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-seventh Street,
south by said corporate limits, east by East Broad Street,
and west by Lincoln Street, shall be known and designated
as McKenna Ward.
That portion bounded north by Estill Avenue, south by
Forty-seventh Street, east by Lincoln Street, and west by
Bull Street, shall be known and designated as Lawton Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-seventh Street,
sooth by said corporate limits, east by Lincoln Street, and
west by Bull Street, shall be known and designated as Davant Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-second Street, south
by Forty-seventh Street, east by Bull Street, and west by
Montgomery Street, shall be known and designated as Norwood Ward.
. That portion bounded north by Forty-seventh Street,
south by said corporate limits, east by Bull Street, and west
by Montgomery Street, shall be known and designated as
Wright Ward.
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That portion bounded north by Forty-second Street, south
by Forty-seventh Street, east by Montgomery Street, and
west by Florance Street, shall be known and designated as
Myers Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-seventh Street,
south by said corporate limits, east by Montgomery Street,
and west by Florance Street, shall be known and designated
as Colding Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-second Street, south
by Forty-seventh Street, east by Florance Street, and west
by Hopkins Street, shall be known and designated as Cann
Ward.
That portion bounded north by Forty-seventh Street,
south by said corporate limits, east by Florance Street, and
west by Hopkins Street, shall be known and designated as
Garfunkel Ward.
That portion triangular in shape, bounded northeast by
Bilbo Canal, southwest by Wheaton Street, and southeast
by said corporate limits, shall be known and designated as
Rivers Ward.
All of the foregoing wards appear upon a map or plan
marked "Plan designing wards for the recent extension of
the City of Savannah," made by E. J. Thomas, Civil Engineer and County Surveyor, dated December 31, 1903, which
plan is hereby approved and declared to be official, and will
be filed in Clerk of Council's office, marked "official and
filed" over his official signature.
Sec. 13. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and
same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed February 3rd, 1904.
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SURVEYS.
By Alderman Thomas:
An ordinance to amend an ordinance, adopted February
14, 1894, amending Section two hundred and sixty-four (264)
of MacDonell's Code of Savannah, touching staking off lots
and the making of surveys by city engineer, so as to reduce
the cost of survey of each lot from five to two dollars, and
for other purposes.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the ordinance set out in foregoing caption, be, and the same is herebv amended, in the second section thereof, by striking out
the word "lots," and by inserting in lieu thereof the word
"lot," and by striking out the word "five" and by inserting
in lieu thereof the word "two," and said ordinance as so
amended is in all respects confirmed.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed May nth, 1904.
TAXES.
By the Committe of the Whole:
An ordinance to amend the tax ordinance for the year nineteen hundred and four (1904), as to ticket brokers or dealers,
and for other purposes.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Maydr and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the tax
ordinance for the year nineteen hundred and four (1904),
adopted December 23, 1903, be and the same is hereby
amended in section four (4), by striking out the following
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words on page twelve (12), in lines seven (7), and eight (8),
as printed, to-wit:
"Cut rate ticket dealers, agents or brokers and ticket
scalpers, fifty dollars," and by inserting in lieu thereof the
following words:
"Ticket brokers or dealers, three hundred (300) dollars."
"A ticket broker or dealer is defined to be one who buys
and sells or otherwise deals in railroad, railway, steamboat
or steamship passenger tickets, or other evidences of passenger transportation which may be lawfully sold by others
than the duly authorized agents of the railroad, railway,
steamboat or steamship lines over which such tickets purport to entitle the lawful owner to ride."
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That said tax ordinance
in all other respects is confirmed.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed July 6th, 1904.
TICKET BROKERS OR DEALERS.
By the Committee of the Whole:
An ordinance to define the business known as that of
ticket broker or dealer, to regulate and fix a license for the
same, to fix penalties and punishments for doing said business without a license and to fix other penalties and punishments for violating this ordinance and for other purposes.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That,
Section i. A ticket broker or dealer is defined to be one
who buys and sells or otherwise deals in railroad, railway,
steamboat or steamship passenger tickets or other evidences
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of passenger transportation which may be lawfully sold by
others than the duly authorized agents of the railroad, railway, steamboat or steamship lines over which such tickets
purport to entitle the lawful owner to ride.
Sec. 2. Each person, partnership or corporation before
entering into the business of being a ticket broker or dealer
in the City of bavannah shall pay to the City Treasurer the
sum of three hundred dollars as a license or occupation tax,
in consideration of which a license shall be issued to the said
person, partnership or corporation permitting said person,
partnership or corporation to engage in the business of ticket
broker or dealer for and during that current year, under all
the terms and provisions of the tax ordinance for that year
at one place in the City of Savannah, which said place shall
be described by street and number in said city, and said license shall authorize the said person, partnership or corporation to have only one such place of business, and a like license shall be required for each place in which the business
of ticket broker or dealer is conducted by said person, partnership of corporation.
Sec. 3. Each person, partnership or corporation engaged
in the business of being a ticket broker or dealer in the City
of Savannah shall by 10 o'clock a. m. on each day furnish
to the Superintendent of Police of the City of Savannah, a
written certificate duly signed by such person, partnership
or corporation, stating the number of tickets or other evidences of railroad, railway, steamboat or steamship transportation bought or acquired, and also the number sold by
him, them or it during the preceding day; and said certificate shall minutely describe each of said tickets or other evidence of transportation so acquired or bought or sold, giving the name of the company issuing the same, the point of
origin, the place of destination, the route, the number and
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form of ticket or other evidence of transportation, the date
of issue, and shall also show from whom the said ticket
or other evidence of transportation was acquired and
to whom sold, the consideration paid for the same
and the price at which the same was sold. And the office
and place or places of business shall at all times be open to
.inspection by the Superintendent of Police of the City of
Savannah, or any city police or detective officer who may be
designated by the Superintendent of Police.
Sec. 4. A failure to report the purchase, acquirement or
sale of any ticket or other evidence of transportation as above
required and in the manner above required, at the time above
required, shall subject the said ticket broker and
each employe of said ticket broker and each member of the partnership, if the same be a partnership, and each
officer of the corporation, if the same be a corporation, upon
conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah,
for each and every offense, to a fine not exceeding one hundred ($100) dollars, or to imprisonment not to exceed thirty
(30) days, either or both in the discretion of the court, and
a conviction thereof shall of itself work a revocation of the
license granted to said person, partnership or corporation;
a failure to submit to such inspection shall likewise be a crime
punishable as above provided, and shall likewise result in a
revocation of said license, and the said person, partnership
or corporation, shall not be again eligible for like license,
and they shall have no action to recover any unearned part
of said license.
Sec. 5. The license issued to such persons, partnership
or corporation shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the
place of business of said person, partnership or corporation,
and a failure to so post shall, for each day, be a crime punishable as above provided in Section 4 hereof.
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Sec. 6. No license shall be granted under this ordinance
until the person, partnership or corporation applying for the
same shall give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars
with two good sureties, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the conditions of this ordinance, and the full
amount thereof may be recovered upon the information or
suit of any person, and one-half of such recovery shall be
paid to the informer and the other half paid to the Treasurer
of the City of Savannah. Said bond shall be made to the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and shall be
approved by the Clerk of Council, before acceptance.
Sec. 7. No license for the business of being a ticket broker or dealer as defined herein shall be issued except on terms
of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be a crime to
do said business without a license, and upon conviction
thereof the person or persons so convicted shall be punished
as provided in Section 4 of this ordinance. It is further ordained, That every person accepting employment in the
business of such person, partnership or corporation conducting said business without a license shall be guilty as
though he was conducting said business, and on conviction
shall be so punished.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, That it shall be unlawful
for any person, partnership or corporation to buy, sell or
otherwise acquire or deal in or solicit the purchase or sale
of any pass or other evidence of transportation issued by any
railroad, railway, steamboat or steamship line, or the person
operating the same, which shows on its face that it was issued for free transportation; it shall likewise be unlawful
for any such person, partnership or corporation to buy, sell
or otherwise acquire or deal in or solicit the purchase or sale
of any railroad, railway, steamship or steamboat passenger
ticket or other evidence of passenger transportation which
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is by its terms plainly' on its face a mileage, excursion or
commutation ticket, where it appears upon such ticket that
the same was issued and sold below the regular schedule
rate under contract with the original purchaser entered upon
such ticket and signed by such original purchaser that such
ticket is non-transferable and void in the hands of any other
person than the original purchaser thereof. Such person
shall upon conviction for any of the offenses provided for
in this section be punished as provided in Section 4 hereof.
Sec. 9. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed July 6th, 1904.
WATER.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled: An ordinance to fix water rate for water used in laying and constructing cement sidewalks and for other purposes, adopted
November 25, 1903, by changing in Section I the words
twenty-five cents to fifteen cents, and for other purposes.
Section i.- Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the first
section of the ordinance set out in the foregoing caption,
is hereby amended, by striking out the words "twenty-five
cents" and by substituting in lieu thereof the words "fifteen
cents," so that said section shall read: That from and after
the adoption of this ordinance the following water rate shall
be charged and paid for the water used and constructing
cement sidewalks in the City of Savannah, to-wit, on the
basis of fifteen cents per one hundred square feet of the
same, and this rate shall be paid to the City Treasurer in
advance before beginning such work.
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Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and
they are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed ir. Council February 3rd, 1904.
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RESOLTUIONS.
Adopted January 6th, 19O4.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in Council assembled, That the City of Savannah is
in full sympathy with and endorses the purpose and efforts
of the Interstate Mississippi River Improvement and Levee
Association to secure from the national government appropriations sufficient to improve the navigation of the Mississippi River, and to construct and maintain the levee line along
its banks from Cairo to the passes.
Adopted.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Streets and Lanes Committee be authorized to purchase two horses, one for use of Street and
Lane, and one for Scavenger Department, cost not to exceed $140.00 each.
Adopted.
Adopted January 16th, 19O4.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That all holders of lots in
the City of Savannah commonly known as ground rent lots,
held under fee simple conditional titles shall be, and are
hereby permitted to pay to the City Treasurer the balance
of purchase money due on said lots, respectively, and thereby
make their titles fee simple absolute, on the following terms;
that is to say:
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First. Those who pay into the City Treasury said balances of purchase money at any time on or before April i,
1904, shall be allowed a discount on the same of twenty-five
(25) per cent.
Second. Those so paying at any time after April i, 1904,
up to and including June i, 1904, shall be allowed a discount
of twenty (20) per cent.
Third. Those so paying at any time after June I, 1904,
and up to and including July i, 1904, shall be allowed a discount of fifteen (15) per cent.
Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved, That the Committee on Water be and is hereby
authorized to expend $1,016.74 in the purchase of a scale
for the waterworks. Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved, That the Committee on Water be and it is hereby authorized to expend $480 in painting the roof of the
waterworks. Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved, That the Fire Committee be authorized to purchase four horses for use of Savannah Fire Department,
cost not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars each'.
Adopted.
By the Committee on Fire:
Resolved, That the Fire Committee be authorized to purchase one Hart ladder pipe for use of Savannah Fire Department, cost not to exceed two hundred dollars. Adopted.
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Committee on Police
is hereby authorized to expend the sum of $250 in the pur-
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chase of new horses for the use of th3 department; said sum
to be paid from the City Treasury and charged to the budget of the Police Department. Adopted.
Adopted February 8rd, 19O4.
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, That the Committee on Police be and it is hereby authorized to expend the sum of $200 in the construction
of a pistol range at police headquarters. Adopted.
By Committee on Fire:
Resolved, That the Committee on Fire be and it is hereby
authorized to expend not exceeding $560 in the purchase
of hose for use of Savannah Fire Department. Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved, That the Committee on Water be and it is hereby authorized to expend not exceeding $2,200 in the laying
of new water mains. Adopted.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Streets and Lanes be and and are hereby authorized to purchase one street sweeper at a cost not
to exceed $275 for use in the Streets and Lanes Department.
Adopted.
Adopted February lOth, 19O4.
Resolution by Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled:
First. That the report of the Committee charged with
preparing plans and specifications and obtaining bids for the
new City Hall now submitted, is hereby approved and
adopted, and the bid of Mr. S. S. Leonard in the sum of
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$209,795 is hereby accepted, provided he shall give such bond
and execute such building contract as may be required of
him;
Second. Said Committee, upon compliance by said Leonard, with all requirements as to contract and bond, shall
stand discharged.
Adopted.
Resolution by Committee of Whole:
Whereas, The buildine of the Panama Canal at as early
a date as possible, is of supreme importance to the Commercial interests of this port, of Georgia, and of the South,
tending, as it will, to build up the agricultural, mining and
manufacturing industries of this section, and to make the
ports of the South the doorways through which a vast and
rapidly swelling volume of trade will flow; and,
Whereas, There is now pending in the Senate of the United
States a treaty with the republic of Panama, having for its
object granting certain necessary concessions to the United
States as preliminaries to the actual construction of the
canal, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in Council assembled, That the announced
decision of the Hon. A. S. Clay to vote for the ratification
of the treaty in question, meets with the hearty approval of
this body; and be it further
Resolved, That this Council, speaking in behalf of the
future interests of the port of Savannah, respectfully urges
the Hon. A. O. Bacon to give his support to this treaty if
he can consistently do so.
Certified copies of this resolution to be sent by the Clerk
of Council to the Hon. A. S. Clay and the Hon. A. O.
Bacon. Adopted.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 485
Adopted February llth, 19O4.
Resolution by the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled;
First. That the building contract prepared to be executed
by S. S. Leonard and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah for the construction of the City Hall, hereby
submitted to Council, is duly considered and hereby approved in all its terms.
Second. That said contract is directed to be executed in
triplicate on behalf of the municipality by the Mayor with
the corporate seal affixed, attested by the Clerk of Council,
when the bond required therein is executed to the Mayor's
satisfaction and delivered.
Third. A committee of Council, to be known as the City
Hall Building Committee, will be appointed by the Mayor,
to consist of the Mayor and four Aldermen, which committee is charged with all the duties devolving on the Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Savannah under said contract,
and that said committee shall be, and is hereby, fully empowered to represent the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah in all respects under the said contract, and its
determination in all matters of detail shall be final and controlling, and all moneys to be paid out of the City Treasury
of the City of Savannah under said contract and for architect's services shall be paid upon its approval.
Adopted February Itlh, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, 1 hat the clock and weather vane in the Exchange
building when said building is removed for the erection of
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the new City Hall be placed in the care of Messrs. John
Rourke & Son, to be by them suitably located within three
months at the eastern end of Bay Street, and kept in good
condition without cost to the city for the convenience of the
public. The clock to remain the property of the city and
removable by Council if the conditions are not complied
with.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved. By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of $264.58 be
and the same is hereby appropriated from the City Treasury to be paid to The Little Sisters of the Poor or its legal
representative, to cover the paving assessment on its property for paving Abercrorn Street, and to be paid into the
Treasury on said account. Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of Mrs. A. M. Bannon to sell
to the city lots in Owens Ward, Lot O for $600, and Lot P
with improvements thereon for $1,000, for the widening of
Thirty-sixth Street, be accepted, payment to be by note rnnning two years with interest at 5 per cent., payable annually.
Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney and the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets be authorized to
sell the house at public or private sale. Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of W. J. Miscally, Jr., to sell to
the city Lots 13 and 15, on south side of King Street for the
opening of Barnard Street, at twelve and a half cents per
square foot be accepted, payments to be by note running
two years, with interest at rate of 5 per cent., payable annually. Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
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By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of Emily Collier and Carrie Collier to sell to the city seven lots of Hull sub-division, Louisville, with all improvements thereon for the opening of Burroughs and Forty-eighth Streets, for $1,500, be accepted,
payment to be by note running two years with interest at
5 per cent., payable annually. Titles to be satisfactory to
the City Attorney and the Committee,, on City Lots and
Opening Streets be authorized to sell at public or private
sale or rent the building purchased. Adopted.
By Committe on Public Health.
By Alderman Glatnigy:
Resolved, That in view of the good and efficient services
rendered by the late Henry Garwes as Keeper of Laurel
Grove Cemetery, this committee recommends that his widow
be allowed three months' pay. Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved, That the Committee on Water be and it is hereby authorized to expend the sum of $720.00 in the purchase
of Chase patent bushings for the engines at the water works.
Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved, That the Committee on Water be and it is hereby authorized to spend $250 in the purchase of ten fire hydrants. Adopted.
Adopted February 99th, I9O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, Dy the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That Mr. S. S. Leonard
having failed to furnish the bond with satisfactory surety
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company as surety as required by the resolutions of Council as to the new City Hall building contract and bond, passed at the meeting held on February 11, 1904, and a reasonable
time having elapsed for the giving of said bond and the delivery thereof to the Mayor, yet, as Council is desirous to
give Mr. Leonard full opportunity to comply with the term-,
and requirements already made in this regard, he is now
allowed until 12 o'clock noon on March 10, 1904, to comply with said resolution of February n, 1904, in giving such
satisfactory bond and executing the building contract as prepared and agreed upon by Council and by himself, and no
further extension of time beyond the foregoing will be allowed. Adopted.
Adopted Match 2nd, 19OI.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, That M. J. Martin, Keeper of Powder Magazine, shall, in addition to fees received by him, be paid ten
dollars for each month of this year. 1904.
Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved. That the Committee on Water be, and it hereby is, authorized to expend the sum of thirty-five hundred
dollars in laying water mains, as follows: Thirty-seventh
Street, from Montgomery to Florance: Forty-first Street,
from Montgomery to Whitaker; Forty-first Street, from
Burroughs to Florance; Forty-second Street, from Montgomery to Florance; Florance Street, from Fortieth to
Forty-second; St. Thomas Street, from Habersham to Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
Adopted.
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By Alderman Davant:
Resolved, That a committee of three, of which the Mayor
shall be one, be appointed to arrange with the County Commissioners, if possible, for the establishment of a home for
the poor on the County Farm.
Adopted.
In accordance with the above resolution, his honor, the
Mayor, appointed the following committee: Aldermen Davant and Thomas, to serve with his honor, the Mayor.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the Committee on City Lots be authorized
to rent for terms not to exceed one year the unused portion
of the old waterworks tract, with distinct provision that if
desired full possession may be recovered on sixty days' notice to tenants.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
*
Resolved, That the offer of John Ohsiek to sell to the city
all of his land needed for the opening and widening of Thirty-sixth and -Florance Streets for $750, be accepted, payment to be made by notes running one, two and three years,
with interest at 5 per cent., payable annually, and titles to
be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of the People's Investment Company to sell to the city all the Millen farm lots 5 and 8 needed
for opening Atlantic, Paulsen, Thirty-first, Thirty-second,
Thirty-third. Thirty-fourth, Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth
Streets, at four and three-quarter cents per square foot, be
accepted, payments to be by notes running three, four and
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five years, with interest at 5 per cent., payable ar ually, and
titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Davant:
Resolved, That the expediency and necessity of an ordinance, regulating and controlling the handling and use of
gasoline within the city limits is recognized and the Mayor
is authorized and requested to appoint a committee of three,
consisting of such city employes or other persons as he may
deem competent to frame such an ordinance.
Alderman Grayson offered the following substitute to the
above resolution:
Substitute:
That the Clerk of Council be instructed to furnish the
Fire Committee a certified copy of the gasoline ordinance
and that the Fire Committee prepare an ordinance from the
ordinance that has been referred to it.
Substitute adopted on the following vote:
AyesAldermen Grayson, Dixon, McKenna, Wright,
Canty and Thomas6.
NaysAldermen Garfunkel, Harman, Oliver, Glatigny
and Davant5.
Adopted March lltb, 19O4.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council Assembled, That sealed bids will be received for the erection of a City Hall for the City of Savannah, Ga., in accordance with the revised plans and specifications prepared by H. W. Witcover, Architect, Savannah,
Ga., bids will be opened in public at the Mayor's office, Savannah, Ga., at 12 o'clock noon, Saturday, March 19, 1904.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 491
Bids to be accompanied with certified check for seven thousaid, five hundred ($7,500) or guarantee bond with acceptable surety company as surety, in the sum of ten thousand
dollars ($10,000), conditions as per specifications. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Resolved, further, the foregoing be advertised in the Savannah Morning News from this date up to and including
March 19, and in the Savannah Evening Press, up to and
including March 18.
Adopted.
Adopted March 16th, 19Oi.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah in Council assembled, That it appearing to Council that the lot of Mary E. Williams, in Laurel Grove Cemetery, has been kept in order during the years 1902 and 1903
by J. E. Creamer, the sum of thirty dollars be paid to him
out of the City Treasury in full for such service, the said sum
of thirty dollars having been derived from interest on a certain city bond held by this municipality as trustee for the
specific purpose.
Resolved, further, That from and after January I, 1904,
the care of said lot shall be in charge of the Park and Tree
Commission, which will keep same in good order in accordance with the terms of the said trust.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, That if a settlement of the case of Waring,
Chapman and Farquhar vs. the Mayor and Aldermen of ths
City of Savannah be arrived at by the City Attorney with
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the consent of the Mayor, such sum as may be agreed upon
will be paid out of the City Treasury.
Adopted. .
By Alderma'n Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of E. Geffcken to sell to the city
so much of his land at northwest corner of Habersham and
Thirty-first Streets as is needed for opening Thirty-first
Street for $1,550 be accepted, he to move all buildings and
fences at his expense, payment to be by notes running one,
two and three years, with interest at 5 per cent., payable annually. Title to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Schroder:
Resolved, That we, the Committee on Market, recommend
the acceptance of the bid of E. D. Alexander & Co., for
the painting of the market for the sum of $775.75, they being the lowest bidder.
Adopted.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Streets and Lanes Committee be authorized to purchase three (3) mules to cost not more than
$200 each.
Adopted.
By the Committee on Fire:
Resolved, That the Committee on Fire be and it is hereby
authorized to purchase five hundred (500) feet of hose, to
be used in the Savannah Fire "Department, cost not to exceed
three hundred and fifty dollars ($350).
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the City Marshal be instructed to offer
for sale before the Court House on the first Tuesday of
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April, for not less than fifteen hundred dollars, the old Powder Magazine lot, at the corner of Magazine and Gwinnett
Streets, with improvements, reserving so much thereof as
may be needed for Hall Street.
Adopted.
Adopted March 19th, 19O4.
keoolution by the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled;
First. That the bid of The Savannah Contracting Company for the erection and completion of the City Hall in the
amount of Two hundred and five thousand, one hundred and
sixty-seven dollars ($205,167.00), is hereby accepted, provided it shall give such bond and execute such building contract as may be required of it, said bond to be delivered to
the Mayor by 12 o'clock, noon, on Saturday, March 26, 1904.
Second. That the building contract prepared to be executed by The Savannah Contracting Company and the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for the construction of the City Hall, hereby submitted to Council, is
duly considered and hereby approved in all its terms.
Third. That said contract is directed to be executed in
triplicate on behalf of the municipality by the Mayor, with
the corporate seal affixed, attested by the Clerk of Council,
when the bond required therein is executed to the Mayor's
satisfaction and delivered.
Fourth. A committee of Council, to be known as the City
Hall Building Committee, will be appointed by the Mayor,
to consist of the Mayor and four Aldermen, which committee is charged with all the duties devolving on the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Savannah under said contract, and
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that said committee shall be and is hereby fully empowered
to represent the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah in all respects under the said contract,
and its determination in all matters of detail shall be final
and controlling, and all moneys to be paid out of the City
Treasury of the City of Savannah under said contract and
for architect's services shall be paid upon its approval.
Adopted.
Adopted March 80th, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the communication
of Mr. George J. Baldwin, President of the Savannah Electric Company, under date of March 29, 1*904, addressed to
the Mayor and the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, is considered, and it is directed that an amendment be made to the contract for removal of garbage dated
January 22, 1903, in such terms as may be acceptable to the
Mayor and the Chairman of the Streets and Lanes Committee, and covering all of the matters set forth in said communication.
Resolved, further, That such contract being drawn, same
will be executed by this municipality by the Mayor with the
corporate seal attached and attested by the Clerk of Council.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of nine hundred and sixteen and 8-ico ($916.08) dollars be and same
is hereby appropriated to be paid from the City Treasury
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 495
to Georgia Infirmary, same to be applied to payment of
$359.31 for curbing bills in front of its property in Dasher
Ward, and assessment bills for street paving on Abercorn
Street, amounting to $556.77. Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled:
One. It is a matter of prime importance, that the sidewalks of the city shall be kept in reasonable safe condition
for pedestrians by night, as well as by day.
Two. The duty rests upon owners or lessees of abutting
realty to keep in repair the sidewalks along their respective
frontages, including the small iron boxes for gas and water
connections, wash pavements, and the like, which latter
should have metal covers adapted to the sidewalk level.
Three. Suits for damages for personal injuries incurred
by persons falling by reason of holes in sidewalks, broken,
displaced or loose brick or stones, or of gas or water boxes,
without covers, or protruding above sidewalk level, or of
other similar defects and obstructions, are brought against
this corporation, although the parties ultimately bound are
such owners or lessees of abutting realty, or other persons
whose negligence may have caused such defects or obstructions.
Four. Such persons so ultimately bound, shall not escape liability, but will be sued in every instance if they fail
to reimburse the city, on demand, for damages paid under
judgment in such suits: It is not just to the people at large,
that the City Treasury shall be mulcted to pay for the negligence of individuals, who fail to keep in good order the sidewalks in front of their property, or who maintain nuisances
in the way of gas or water boxes, without covers, or with
covers out of level or protruding above sidewalk level, and
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in every case of such payments from the Treasury, repayments shall be made by the delinquent property owner or
other such negligent person.
Five. The Director of Public Works is hereby instructed
to give public notice in the Morning News four times a
month for six months, to owners of realty and all concerned,
in conformity with the foregoing, and warning them that they
must put in order and keep in good condition for use the
sidewalks along their property frontages, and that they will
be held for all damages resulting from negligence in such
regard.
Six. The Director of Public Works is hereby further instructed to take all steps necessary to carry the foregoing
into practical effect. He will cause to be closely and systematically inspected every sidewalk in the city, as soon as
possible, noting all defects and obstructions, and where same
should be repaired by property owners, he is directed to
give such notice and to take such steps as are provided by
ordinances to have such defects and obstructions remedied,
and where any such should be repaired by the city, to make
the repairs at once.
He will keep record of all his actings and doings in these
matters, and report progress to Council from time to tim?,
and if any further legislation be deemed by him necessary,
he will confer with the City Attorney, who will draw and
present to Council proper ordinances to cover.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the Committee on City Lots be authorized
to have the Marshal offer for sale on the first Tuesday of
May, 1904, Lots Nos. 25, 26 and 27, Thomas Ward, at not
less than $3,000 for No. 25 and $2,500 each for Lots Nos.
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26 and 27; also to offer for sale at same time Lot No. 95,
Solomons Ward, at not less than $3,500.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the resolution adopted in Council at meeting of March 16, 1904, for the purchase of land from E.
Geffcken, be so amended that settlement shall be $550 cash
and notesone for $500 to run two years, and one to run
three years, both to bear interest at rate of 5 per cent., payable annually. Adopted.
Adopted April lath, 1904.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Be it Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the building inspector
of the City of Savannah be allowed an additional compensation of $25 a month, beginning April I, 1904, provided he
purchases and maintains a horse- and buggy for use in the
service of the city.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the resolution adopted by Council September 16, 1903, purchasing land from F. J. Ruckert, be
cancelled, and the following adopted in its stead.
Resolved, That the offer of F. J. Ruckert to sell the city
all of his land needed for opening and widening Waters Avenue, for the sum of $3,200, be accepted, payment to be by
notes running two and three years, with interest at 5 per
cent., payable annually. The building, stoops and fences
to be removed within sixty days, and titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
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By the Committee on Fire:
Resolved, That the foremen at the engine houses, numbered two, three, four, five and six, and Hose Company No.
j. and the Chemical Company and the Clerk to the Superintendent of Fire Department, be given an increase in pay
of five dollars per month, beginning with February i, 1904.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the resolution of March 30, providing for
sale of lots be amended to read as follows: Resolved, That
the Committee on City Lots be authorized to have the Marshal offer for sale on the first Tuesday of May, 1904, Lots
Xos. 25, 26 and 27, Thomas Ward, at not less than $2,500
each for Lots Nos. 25 and 26, and $3,000 for Lot No. 27;
also to offer for sale at same time, Lot No. 95, Solomons
Ward, at not less than $3,500.
Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved by the Major and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Committee on
Water be and it is hereby authorized to erect a fountain at
the waterworks to cost not exceeding $75.00.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of the trustees of Charity Hospital to sell the city of their land not now actually occupied
by their building for widening and opening Florance Street,
for two hundred and sixty dollars, be accepted, the fences
to be removed within thirty days, the cost for which, as well
as any changes to building, to be borne by the hospital.
Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
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By Alderman Grayson:
Whereas, by an ordinance adopted in Council December
10, 1902, amending an ordinance adopted February 19,
1902, securing uniformity in sidewalks, etc., provision was
made for a roadway on East Broad Street from Gwinnett
Street to Estill Avenue of thirty-five (35) feet, with sidewalks
on either side, of seven and one-half feet in width, and,
Whereas, said ordinance as to said East Broad Street
sidewalks should be carried into effect and said sidewalks
should be laid, therefore, it is
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That said sidewalks, seven
and one-half feet wide on each side of East Broad Street,
from Gwinnett Street to Anderson Street, shall be laid with
brick or with such other m3terial as the Streets and Lanes
Committee may prescribe, within thirty (30) days from this
date, and that all existing ordinances with reference to paving of sidewalks being required by property owners, or to
its being done at their expense, and the remedies by the City
of Savannah in the event of the failure or refusal of the property owners, shall apply to the pavements or sidewalks herein required.
Laid on the table until the next regular meeting of Council.
By Alderman Grayson:
Referring to a resolution of Council adopted July 8, 1903,
requiring sidewalks to be laid on Ott Street from Anderson
Street to Gwinnett Street, seven (7) feet wide on each side
of said Ott Street; and it appearing that sidewalks have not
been laid over the whole of said portion of Ott Street, it is
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Committee on
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Streets and Lanes is hereby directed to advertise for bids
for laying sidewalks of artificial stone on such portions of
Ott Street between Anderson and Gwinnett Streets, where
sidewalks are not now laid, and that said committee proceed
to have such artificial stone sidewalks laid.
Adopted.
Adopted April atth, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Whereas, the shell pavement on Hall Street in this city,
between Drayton and Habersham Streets, seems to be worn
out and no longer serviceable as a good pavement, for the
better ascertainment of the condition of the pavement
on this portion of Hall Street, it is
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
bavannah, in Council assembled, That the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer are hereby directed to make
a thorough and close examination of the pavement of shell
on said portion of Hall Street, so as to ascertain its true
condition, and as to whether or not it is worn to such an
extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement,
cutting into the same wherever deemed necessary, and these
officers will make a detailed report to Council concerning
such pavement, and their examination thereof so that Council may be possessed of the necessary information to the end
that it may taue such action in the premises as may be required, looking towards repaying of such portion of Hall
Street. -
Adopted:
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the petition of S. S.
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Leonard is duly considered and under all the circumstances
it is deemed equitable and proper to comply with the prayers
of said petition, this action being in no sense a precedent.
The said sum of seven thousand, five hundred dollars is ordered to be paid out of the Treasury of this city to said S.
S. Leonard or on his written order upon his giving such receipt as shall be tendered to him on behalf of the city and
the Chairman of the Finance Committee is directed to carry
this resolution into effect.
Adopted.
By Alderman Tnotnas:
Resolved, That the offer of Henry E. Dreeson to sell to
the city so much of his land as may be needed for opening
Florance Street at 20 cents per square foot be accepted.
Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman i'homas:
Resolved, That his Honor, the Mayor, and the Committee
on City Lots be authorized to consider all bids for portions
of the old waterworks tract and negotiate such trades as
they deem best, subject to the approval of Council.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That on receiving titles from Selig Mendel for
land for opening Florance Street, the Committee on City
Lots and Opening Streets are authorized to sell the houses
thereon at public or private sale for not less than $350.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offers of Carl Mendel to sell to the
city the land needed for opening Florance Street from Lavinia to Bismarck belonging to Selig Mendel at 20 cents per
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square foot and $600 for the houses thereon; also the land
of Elizabeth A. Jackson at 20 cents per square foot, be accepted, each owner to be paid by note, running two years,
interest at 5 per cent., payable annually. Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of Mrs. Emma Riesen to sell to
the city so much of Lot No. 19, Law Ward, as may be needed
for Florance Street, at twenty-one cents per square foot, be
accepted. Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of D. B. Lester to sell to the
city all of his land needed for widening that portion of Thirty-first Street, between Habersham and Lincoln Streets, for
nine hundred and fifty-four dollars and ninety-eight cents,
to include all loss he may sustain by loss of tenants, be accepted. The houses to be moved by Mr. Lester within thirty
days. Payment to be $325 on removal of building, remainder
$629.98 by note, two years after signing titles, with interest
at 5 per cent., payable annually. Titles to be satisfactory
to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
The following resolution read in Council April 13, 1904,
and laid on the table until next regular meeting, taken from
table April 27, 1904, read and adopted:
By Alderman Grayson:
Whereas, bv an ordinance adopted in Council December
10, 1902, amending an ordinance adopted February 19, 1902,
securing uniformity in sidewalks, etc., provision was made
for a roadway on East Broad Street from Gwinnett Street
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 503
to Estill Avenue of thirty-five (35) feet, with sidewalks on
other side, of seven and one-half feet in width, and,
Whereas, said ordinance as to said East Broad Street
sidewalks should be carried into effect and said sidewalks
should be laid, therefore, it is
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That said sidewalks, seven
and one-half feet wide on each side of East Broad Street,
from Gwinnett Street to Anderson Street, shall be laid with
brick or with such other material as the Streets and Lanes
Committee may prescribe, within thirty (30) days from this
date, and that all existing ordinances with reference to paving of sidewalks being required by property owners, or to
its being done at their expense, and the remedies by the City
of Savannah in the event of the failure or refusal of the property owners, shall apply to the pavements or sidewalks herein required.
Adopted May 1Kb, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Whereas, at the meeting of Council held April 27, 1904,
a resolution was adopted touching the shell pavement on
Hall Street, between Drayton and Habersham Streets, and
its present condition, by the terms of which the Director
of Public Works and City Engineer were directed to carefully examine said pavement, so as to ascertain its true
condition and to report to Council as to whether or not it
is worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as
a good pavement; and,
Whereas, said officers have made said examination and
have reported to Council on all the foregoing at this meeting, and have been sworn and examined concerning the same
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in open Council, their said report and testimony supporting
these resolutions, and Council being fully informed in the
premises by this and other evidence.
First. It is resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That, in the judgment of Council, the shell pavement on said pertion of Hall
Street, between Drayton and Habersham Streets, is worn
out, and is no longer serviceable as a good pavement, and
it is so determined.
Second. It is further resolved. That said portion of Mall
Street should be repaired as soon as practicable with vitri--
fied brick.
Adopted, all present voting in the affirmative.
By Alderman Davant:
Whereas, the shell pavement on Henry Street, in this city,
between Price and Magnolia Streets; also on Jones Street,
between East Broad and Tattnall Streets, seems to be worn
out and no longer serviceable as a good pavement for the
better ascertainment of the condition of the pavement on this
portion of Henry and Jones Streets it is
Resolved, by the Mayor arid Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer are hereby directed to make
a thorough and close examination of the pavement of shell
on said portion of Henry and Jones Streets so as to ascertain its true condition, and as to whether or not it is worn
to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good
pavement, cutting into the same wherever deemed necessary,
and these officers will make a detailed report to Council concerning such pavement and their examination thereof so
that Council may be possessed of the necessary information
to the end that it may take such action in the premises as
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 505
may be required looking toward repaying of such portion
of Henry and Jones Streets.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole.
By Alderman Davant:
Whereas, It is desirable that the portions of York and
President Streets in this city, extending from Whitaker
Street to Bull Street, should be paved, and,
Whereas, Such pavements immediately north and south
of the Federal Building, in which are located the postoffice,
the United States Courts, and other Governmental offices,
would be to the benefit and advantage of said building, and
would greatly enhance the convenience and comfort of those
entering the same on business, officials and the public at
large, therefore,
It is resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That His Honor, the Mayor,
is requested to take this matter up with the proper authorities at Washington, and to call their attention to the necessity of this proposed paving along the front of this building
on the north, and along the rear thereof on the south, pavements now being laid along the east and west ends of the
same, and to request the United States Government to bear
such proportionate part of the cost of such pavements as
it would bear as an abutting property owner if it was liable
under the paving ordinances of the City of Savannah.
His Honor, the Mayor, informed Council that in a recent
conversation with Judge Emory Speer, the Judge said he
was opposed to the paving of said streets on account of the
annoyance it would cause his court by the traffic over the
pavements. Above resolution adopted.
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, That the Committee on Police be authorized
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in open Council, their said report and testimony supporting
these resolutions, and Council being fully informed in the
premises by this and other evidence.
First. It is resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That, in the judgment of Council, the shell pavement on said portion of Hall
Street, between Drayton and Habersham Streets, is worn
out, and is no longer serviceable as a good pavement, and
it is so determined.
Second. It is further resolved. That said portion of Hall
Street should be repaired as soon as practicable with vitrified brick.
Adopted, all present voting in the affirmative.
By Alderman Davant:
Whereas, the shell pavement on Henry Street, in this city,
between Price and Magnolia Streets; also on Jones Street,
between East Broad and Tattnall Streets, seems to be worn
out and no longer serviceable as a good pavement for the
better ascertainment of the condition of the pavement on this
portion of Henry and Jones Streets it is
Resolved, by the Mayor arid Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer are hereby directed to make
a thorough and close examination of the pavement of shell
on said portion of Henry and Jones Streets so as to ascertain its true condition, and as to whether or not it is worn
to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good
pavement, cutting into the same wherever deemed necessary,
and these officers will make a detailed report to Council concerning such pavement and their examination thereof so
that Council may be possessed of the necessary information
to the end that it may take such action in the premises as
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may be required looking toward repaying of such portion
of Henry and Jor.es Streets.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole.
By Alderman Davant:
Whereas, It is desirable that the portions of York and
President Streets in this city, extending from Whitaker
Street to Bull Street, should be paved, and,
Whereas, Such pavements immediately north and south
of the Federal Building, in which are located the postoffice,
the United States Courts, and other Governmental offices,
would be to the benefit and advantage of said building, and
would greatly enhance the convenience and comfort of those
entering the same on business, officials and the public at
large, therefore,
It is resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That His Honor, the Mayor,
is requested to take this matter up with the proper authorities at Washington, and to call their attention to the necessity of this proposed paving along the front of this building
on the north, and along the rear thereof on the south, pavements now being laid along the east and west ends of the
same, and to request the United States Government to bear
such proportionate part of the cost of such pavements as
it would bear as an abutting property owner if it was liable
under the paving ordinances of the City of Savannah.
His Honor, the Mayor, informed Council that in a recent
conversation with Judge Emory Speer, the Judge said he
was opposed to the paving of said streets on account of the
annoyance it would cause his court by the traffic over the
pavements. Above resolution adopted.
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, That the Committee on Police be authorized
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to expend a sum not to exceed seventy-five ($75) dollars for
the purpose of laying a cement floor in the police prison.
Adopted.
By Alderman Davant:
Resolved, That the Street and Lane Committee be authorized to lay artificial stone sidewalk around Thomas and
Wells Squares, at a cost not to exceed 90 cents per square
yard. Adopted.
By Alderman Davant.
Resolved, SThat the Street and Lane Committee be authorized to paint buildings, at a cost not to exceed $120.
Adopted.
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, That the Committee on Fire be authorized to
expend in laying concrete floors in fire engine houses Nos.
i and 2 an aggregate sum not exceeding four hundred and
fifty dollars. Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of C. H. Dorsett to sell to the
city Lot No. 58, Kingsville, on south side of Forty-seventh
Street, for the opening of Montgomery Street, for five hundred dollars, be accepted, payment to be by note running
two years with interest at 5 per cent., payable annually, and
titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Dixon:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of eleven
hundred and eighteen dollars and ninety-five cents ($1,118.95)
be and same is hereby appropriated to be paid out of the
City Treasury to Union Society or the President thereof,
to be applied to the payment of taxes for 1903 on the real
estate of said Society.
Adopted.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 507
Adopted may 35th, 19O4.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, That a committee of five, of which the Mayor shall
be Chairman, be appointed by the Mayor for the purpose of
arranging a suitable programme, incident to the laying of the
corner stone of the new City Hall, now in process of construction.
Resolved, further, That the Mayor be and he is hereby
authorized to ask the assistance and co-operation of such
citizens in the arranging of said programme as in his judgment may be proper or advisable and that said committee
after it has agreed on the programme report the same to
Council for its adoption or alteration or rejection as in the
judgment of Council may seem proper.
Adopted.
By Commmittee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Streets and Lanes Committee be authorized to purchase one five-ton, double horse roller for the
use of paving Streets department, at a cost not to exceed
$350.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City cf
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of fifty (50)
dollars be and same is hereby appropriated from the City
Treasury, to be paid to "The Frobel Circle," to be used for
the Fresh Air Home for Children.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
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Savannah, in Council assembled, That permission is hereby
granted to the Savannah Electric Company.
First. To lay a double track on Gwinnett Street from
Habersham Street to Atlantic Street.
Second. To lay a single track on Gwinnett Street from
Habersham Street to Abercorn Street.
Third. To lay a single track on Atlantic Street from Gwinnett Street to Bolton Street.
Fourth. To lay a single track on Gwinnett Street from
Ott Street to Waters Road, thence along Waters Road to
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the unnamed street immediately north of Bolton Street,
commonly known as Gwinnett Street extended; thence along
said unnamed street to Cedar Street; thence along Cedar
Street one block to Bolton Street.
Fifth. To erect and maintain such overhead equipment,
including poles, wires, etc., and to install all such switches
and connections as may be necessary and incident to the
successful operation of petitioners' cars, propelled by electricity, on said tracks.
Provided, That nothing in this grant of franchise shall be
construed into requiring the city to open any streets.
And provided, further, That the location and construction of such tracks, switches, connections, poles, wires and
other such work, shall be made and done under the direction of the Committee on Streets and Lanes, with this additional proviso and condition, that the said Savannah Electric Company, at its own cost, shall pave between its tracks
and five (5) feet on either side thereof, with vitrified brick,
under the direction of the Director of Public Works, at the
intersection of Abercorn and Gwinnett Streets, covering the
proposed switch there; likewise at the curve at Atlantic and
Gwinnett Streets, and at the two curves at Atlantic and Bolton Streets, also at the two curves at Gwinnett and Ott
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 509
Streets, and at the two curves at Bolton and Ott Streets, also
at the reverse curve at Gwinnett Street and Waters Avenue,
and at the crossing at Bolton Street and Waters Avenue.
All the foregoing paving with brick, to be done within
thirty days after each of such piece of work shall have been
done. Adopted.
Adopted June 8th, 1OO4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled,:
First. That the Mayor and the Committee on City Lots
and Opening Streets be, and the same are hereby empowered, to sell to the Southern Cotton Oil Company, lot numbered two (2) of the Old Waterworks Tract, as per plat
of the City Engineer, dated June I, 1904, said lot containing six and one-tenth (6.1) acres, more or less, at and for
the price of. five hundred ($500) dollars per acre.
Second. That if such sale be made it shall be provided
that this municipality reserves a right-of-way of twenty-six
(26) feet in width along the western end of said lot numbered two (2), and east of Stiles Avenue, for its own purposes, and for such uses as it shall see fit to permit on and
along, it.
Third. That in such sale proper agreements, conditions
and covenants shall be made preserving to the city the title
and possession of all artesian wells, pipings and connections
on said lot numbered two (2), and the right of access of the
city officials to and egress from all such wells, pipings and
connections at all times, for repair purposes, and for any
other lawful purpose whatsoever; the Mayor and said com-
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inittee to see to it that all interests of the city in and to said
wells, pipings and connections are carefully preserved.
Fourth, That in selling said Lot No. 2 the old road to the
southward of same, containing about thirty-six hundredths
(.36) of an acre from one end of said lot to the other, shall
not be* sold, it not being included in said lot; but it can be
agreed, in such sale, that if, in the future, the city can close
up said road and can sell the land contained in it, it will sell
to said Southern Cotton Oil, or its assigns, at the same rate
per acre as in this sale, and said company must agree to buy
same, as above.
Fifth. That as to the necessary deed and agreements to
carry the foregoing into effect, the same shall be executed
on behalf and in the name of the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Savannah, by the Mayor, or, in his absence, by
the Acting Mayor, attested by Clerk of Council, with the
seal annexed; the Mayor and said committee being charged
with all details in their best judgment and discretion.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled,
First That the Mayor and the Committee on City Lots
and Opening Streets, be and they are hereby empowered
to accept the proposition of "Mutual Fertilizer Company"
to purchase Lots Nos. Three (3) and Five (5), of the Old
Waterworks Tract, containing thirteen and four-tenths (13.4)
acres, more or less, as per plat of said tract made by the
City Engineer on June i, 1904, at and for the price of five
hundred ($500) dollars per acre; and that a right-of-way be
provided for said company extending from said Lots Three
(3) and Five (5) to the Savannah River front, along the west-
_ ern end of Lot No. Two (2) of said tract, and east of Stiles
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 511
Avenue, it being hereby left to the Mayor and said Committee to make such agreement binding on this municipality as
they may deem best, touching such right-of-way and also
providing for the use by said company of the river front of
said tract of land, for its purposes to such extent as may
seem best in the judgment of the Mayor and said committee.
Second. Resolved, further, That in such sale and agreements proper reservations of title and possession shall be
made as to all artesian wells of the city on said, lands to be
sold, or on land in the right-of-way or along the river front,
together with all piping and connections of said wells, with
suitable conditions and convenants giving this municipality
full and free right of access at all times, to said wells and
piping and connections, for repair purposes and for any other
lawful purposes, the Mayor and said committee to see to it
that all interests of the city are sufficiently guarded in the
premises.
Third. That the necessary deed and agreements to consummate the foregoing shall be executed on behalf of the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah by the Mayor
or in his absence by the Acting Mayor, attested by Clerk of
Council, with the corporate seal annexed; all details to carry
these resolutions into effect being left to the Mayor and said
Committee, in their best judgment and discretion.
Adopted.
By Alderman Grayson:
Referring to a resolution of Council, adopted April 27,
1904, requiring sidewalks by the City of Savannah to be
laid on East Broad Street from Gwinnett to Anderson
Streets, seven and one-half (7J4) feet wide on each side of
said East Broad Street, and it appearing that sidewalks
have not been laid over the whole of said portion of East
Broad Street, it is
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Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Committee on
Streets and Lanes is hereby directed to advertise for bids
for laying sidewalks of artificial stone on such portion of
East Broad Street, between Gwinnett and Anderson, where
sidewalks are not now laid, and that said committee proceed to have such artificial stone sidewalks laid.
Adopted.
Adopted Jane 29tnd, 19O4.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Street and Lane Committee be authorized to purchase five (5) mules for the use of the Street and
Lane and Scavenger Department at a cost not exceeding
two hundred and fifteen ($215) dollars, each.
Adopted.
Adopted July 6th, 1O4.
By Streets and Lanes Committee:
Referring to an ordinance of Councjl, adopted April 5,
1899, requiring sidewalks by the City of Savannah to be
laid on Whitaker Street from Anderson to Fortieth Streets,
seven and one-half (7J4) feet wide on each side of said Whitaker Street, and it appearing that sidewalks have not been
laid over the whole of said portion of Whitaker Street, it is
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Committee on
Streets and Lanes is hereby directed to advertise for bids
for laying sidewalks of artificial stone on such portion of
Whitaker Street, between Anderson and Fortieth Streets,
where sidewalks are not now laid and that said committee
proceed to have such artificial stone sidewalk laid.
Adopted.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 513
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, That the Committee on Police is hereby authorized to purchase one horse for the Police Department not
to exceed one hundred and seventy dollars ($170).
Adopted.
Adopted July 2Oth, 19O4.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the Committee on City Lots and Opening
Streets are authorized to add one hundred and twenty-five
dollars to the compensation heretofore fixed to be paid E.
Geffcken for land taken for opening Thirty-first Street, to
cover all claims of every character.
Adopted.
By Alderman Dixon:
Resolved, That the amount of Twenty-five dollars be appropriated towards the expenses of H. E. Dreeson, City
Marshal, in attending the Chiefs', Sheriffs' and Marshals'
Convention, to meet at Macon, Ga., on July 27, 1904.
Adopted.
Adopted July 21th, 19O4.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That upon the coming in
of the report of the Committee on Subway, recommending
that the bid of Savannah Lumber Company be accepted, the
action of said committee is approved and confirmed, and
said bid is hereby accepted by Council and. directions are
hereby given to the Committee on Subway to enter into
such contract for construction and the Mayor is authorized
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in behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen to execute such contract with said contractor, when approved by the said committee, and all details of said construction are hereby committed to said Committee on Subway with power to act.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of $710.80
be and same is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of the
City Treasury to cover judgment for $700 and cost, $10.80,
in case of Caroline Driggers vs. City, in Superior Court.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of $750, to
be paid out of the City Treasury to W. P. LaRoche, attorney for James W. Byrnes, Executor of Patrick Byrnes, is
hereby appropriated, and also cost of court, in cases of said
Byrnes, Executor, and Mary Hawkins and E. A. M. Schrodcr
and Bertha Schroder, Executors of George Schroder vs.
the City, on settlement retraxct in said three cases, under
direction of City Attorney.
Adopted.
Adopted AuffMt rd, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That in accordance with
the decree of the Chatham Superior Court, of date May 21,
1904, in case of Wm. M. Law, et al. vs. the Mayor and .Aldermen of the City of Savannah, touching "Emmet Park,"
the Streets and Lanes Committee is instructed to formulate
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a plan of a roadway in said park, and to report back to Council with all convenient speed.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
In view of the importance to the citizens of Savannah of
the erection of the new City Hall, and of the general interest
felt in the ceremonies connected with the laying of its corner stone on the afternoon of August 11;
Be it resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Mayor be and he
is hereby directed to order the closing of all municipal offices
on that day at 2 p. m., and to issue a proclamation requesting the business houses of Savannah to close their offices,
stores, etc., on that afternoon to enable their employes to
witness the ceremonies and to permit those who are connected with the military or civic societies to participate in
the parade in celebration of the occasion.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the matter of paving
Bull Street from Forty-second to Fifty-second Street, with
Augusta gravel, in conjunction with County Commissioners,
is hereby referred to the Streets and Lanes Committee with
power to act.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars be, and same is, hereby appropriated to be paid from the City Treasury, to the Park
514 MAYpR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
in behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen to execute such contract with said contractor, when approved by the said committee, and all details of said construction are hereby committed to said Committee on Subway with power to act.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of $710.80
be and same is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of the
City Treasury to cover judgment for $700 and cost, $10.80,
in case of Caroline Driggers vs. City, in Superior Court.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of $750, to
be paid out of the City Treasury to W. P. LaRoche, attorney for James W. Byrnes, Executor of Patrick Byrnes, is
hereby appropriated, and also cost of court, in cases of Said
Byrnes, Executor, and Mary Hawkins and E. A. M. Schrodcr
and Bertha Schroder, Executors of George Schroder vs.
the City, on settlement retraxct in said three cases, under
direction of City Attorney.
Adopted.
Adapted AngMt 3rd, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That in accordance with
the decree of the Chatham Superior Court, of date May 21,
1904, in case of Wm. M. Law, et al. vs. the Mayor and .Aldermen of the City of Savannah, touching "Emmet Park,"
the Streets and Lanes Committee is instructed to formulate
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a plan of a roadway in said park, and to report back to Council with all convenient speed.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
In view of the importance to the citizens of Savannah of
the erection of the new City Hall, and of the general interest
felt in the ceremonies connected with the laying of its corner stone on the afternoon of August n ;
Be it resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Mayor be and he
is hereby directed to order the closing of all municipal offices
on that day at 2 p. m., and to issue a proclamation requesting the business houses of Savannah to close their offices,
stores, etc., on that afternoon to enable their employes to
witness the ceremonies and to permit those who are connected with the military or civic societies to participate in
the parade in celebration of the occasion.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the matter of paving
Bull Street from Forty-second to Fifty-second Street, with
Augusta gravel, in conjunction with County Commissioners,
is hereby referred to the Streets and Lanes Committee with
power to act.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars be, and same is, hereby appropriated to be paid from the City Treasury, to the Park
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and Tree Commission, to be expended in repairing the
benches in the parks and the purchase of new benches.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas, Chairman, Committee on City Lots
and Opening Streets:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That purchase be made
from Mr. John R. Cowan of Lot No. 44, Kingsville, for
opening of Jefferson Street, for the sum of eight hundred
($800) dollars, to be paid for by note at two years, bearing
5 per cent, interest, payable annually. Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas, Chairman, Committee on City Lots
and Opening Streets:
Resolved, That the City Marshal be instructed to offer
for sale under direction of Committee on City Lots on the
first Tuesday of September, Lot No. 98, and southern J^
of No. 97, Solomons Ward, and that twenty-one hundred
dollars be fixed as the minimum price for said lot and fraction of lot.
Adopted August tTtb, 19O4.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated for the purpose of
preparing suitable pamphlets for the advertising of the City
of Savannah at the St. Louis Exposition and that said pamphlets be prepared under the direction of the Mayor.
Adopted.
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By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the plan submitted
to Council at this meeting by the Streets and Lanes Committee, entitled, "Plan showing location of roadway through
Emmet Park, laid out in accordance with the decree of Superior Court, May 21, 1904," is hereby adopted, the said
roadway being twenty feet wide and having one exit at Lincoln Street and the other exit between Houston and East
Broad Streets, on Bay Street, it being further provided, however, that when the wharf lots on the northern side of Factor's Walk and to the eastward of the Standard Oil Company's building, shall have been so improved as to require
bridges and outlets to the upper stories of buildings thereon,
from Emmet Park, then, and in such event, the said roadway of twenty feet s.hall be extended further to the eastward
parallel with the retaining wall so as to conform to said decree of Superior Court of Chatham County, dated May 21,
1904, in all respects.
It is further resolved, That the Streets and Lanes Committee is hereby directed to purchase and lay stone curbing
along said roadway, as delineated on said plan.
Adopted.
By Committee on City Lots:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council asembled, That so much of Lot No.
94, in Owens Ward, in the City of Savannah, as extends
northwardly beyond the proposed southern line of Thirtysixth Street, the same being needed for the extension und
opening of said Thirty-sixth Street, in the City of Savannah,
be and the same is hereby condemned; the said land consisting of the northern portion of the said Lot No. 94, being
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an area of 1,201.1 square feet, said tract being 30.9 feet
wide, and on its western side being 38.5 feet long, and on
its eastern side being 39.25 feet long; all as shown
upon plat, showing the said portion of Lot No. 94;
needed for opening of Thirty-sixth Street, made by W. J.
Winn, City Engineer, on August 5, 1904, the said land being
owned by J. H. Lankenau. And if the said Lankenau shall
have disposed of any portion of the same, or if there be any
other person interested in the said title, then this condemnation proceeding shall apply to said Lankenau, or to whom
it may concern, as the City Attorney may find necessary
and proper.
To this end Jacob S. Collins of the City of Savannah, is
hereby appointed the assessor on the part of the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Savannah, under the provisions of
law touching condemnation.
It is further resolved, That due notice of this resolution
be served upon said J. H. Lankenau, or upon whom it may
concern in the premises, owner or owners of said northern
portion of Lot No. 94, Owens Ward, to the end that he or
they may select his or their assessor and further proceedings
be had in conformity with the statute under the direction
of the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That so much of the land
of Tim Dooley of Savannah, Georgia, as is needed for the
extension and opening of Thirty-sixth Street, in the City of
Savannah, be and the same is hereby condemned, the said
land consisting of northern portion of Lot No. 93 in Owens
Ward, being an area of 1,269.6 square feet, extending northwardly beyond the proposed south line of Thirty-sixth
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Street, and said tract being on its southern line 37.4 feet,
on its northern line 36.3 feet, on its western line 34.25 feet,
and on its eastern line 34.75, as well as the land lying immediately north of and adjoining said tract, embracing 72.6
square feet, and lying between said tract and the old south
line of Thirty-sixth Street, the said last named strip being
1.87 feet wide on its west end and 2.25 feet wide on its east
end, and the said two tracts of land together constituting all of said Lot 93 lying to the northward of the proposed
south line of Thirty-sixth Street; all as shown upon plat
showing the part of said Lot No. 93 needed for the opening
of Tnirty-sixth Street, made by W. J. Winn, City Engineer,
dated August 5, 1904. To this end Jacob S. Collins of the
City of Savannah, is hereby appointed the assessor on the
part of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah,
under the provision of the law touching condemnation. It
is further
Resolved, That due notice of the resolution be served upon
said Tim Dooley to the end that he may select his assessor
and further proceedings be had in conformity with the statute under the direction of the City Attorney.
Adopted.
Adopted August Slat, I9O4.
By the Committee on Fire:
Be it resolved, That the Committee on Fire be authorized
to expend the sum of two hundred and fifty-two 17-100 dollars for the purchase of new smoke flues for Reserve Engine No. i. Adopted.
By Committee on Fire:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, That the sum of one hundred dollars be appro-
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priated for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Superintendent of the Fire Department in attendance upon the
annual convention of the International Association of Fire
Chiefs, to be held in Chattanooga, Tenn., September 13 to"
16. Adopted.
Ordinance passed August 3ist, 1904.
Adopted September 14th, 1O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the communication of
the City Attorney as to personal injuries alleged to have
been sustained bv T. H. Crowley on sidewalk in front of
No. 134 Bryan Street, West, on or about August u, 1904,
is received as information, and it, together with the letter of
Capt. W. B. Stephens, and the acknowledgment of said
Crowley that he has been paid in full forall damages flowing
from said injuries, said payments made by Messrs. John R.
Eason & Son and Mr. Wm. M. Davidson, will be filed.
Resolved, further, That Council appreciates the action of
Capt. Stephens in the premises in bringing about a prompt
payment of such damages by the parties liable, thus saving
the city annoyance and expense, and thanks him. A copy of
these resolutions will be sent Capt. Stephens.
Adopted.
By Alderman Davant:
Resolved, That the Committee on Streets and Lanes be
authorized to purchase an electric light testing device at a
cost not exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars.
Adopted.
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By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the resolution adopted August 17, 1904,
in relation to condemnation of northern portion of Lot No.
93, in Owens Wafd, for opening of Thirty-sixth Street, be
amended by changing the owner's name to Dennis Doolcy,
sometimes known as Tim Dooley.
Adopted.
By the Street and Lane Committee:
Resolved, That the Street and Lane Committee be authorized to have the steam road roller repaired at an expense not
to exceed three hundred and sixty dollars ($360.00).
Adopted.
Adopted September Sr, 19*4.
By Committee of 'the Whole:
Resolved, That the matter of the settlement of the Jefferson Street paving cases be and same is referred to the
Mayor and the Finance Committee, with power to act.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
. Whereas the promulgation of Circulars 301 and 302 of
the Railroad Commission has produced anxiety and alarm
among our citizens an threatens the safety of their business
and property; be it
Resolved, First, That his honor, the Mayor, shall, after conference with the presiding officers of the commercial bodies,
name six citizens who with himself shall be a committee with
authority to appeal to the Raflroad Commission, and if necessary to the courts for such revision, amendment, repeal
or revocation of said circulars, as in their judgment will fully
protect the interests of Savannah.
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priated for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Superintendent of the Fire Department in attendance upon the
annual convention of the International Association of Fire
Chiefs, to be held in Chattanooga, Tenn., September 13 to
16. Adopted.
Ordinance passed August 3ist, 1904.
Adopted September 14th, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the communication of
the City Attorney as to personal injuries alleged to have
been sustained bv T. H. Crowley on sidewalk in front of
No. 134 Bryan Street, West, on or about August II, 1904.
is received as information, and it, together with the letter of
Capt. W. B. Stephens, an'd the acknowledgment of said
Crowley that he has been paid in full for'all damages flowing
from said injuries, said payments made by Messrs. John R.
Eason & Son and Mr. Wm. M. Davidson, will be filed.
Resolved, further, That Council appreciates the action of
Capt. Stephens in the premises in bringing about a prompt
payment of such damages by the parties liable, thus saving
the city annoyance and expense, and thanks him. A copy of
these resolutions will be sent Capt. Stephens.
Adopted.
By Alderman Davant:
Resolved, That the Committee on Streets and Lanes be
authorized to purchase an electric light testing device at a
cost not exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars.
Adopted.
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By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the resolution adopted August 17, 1904,
in relation to condemnation of northern portion of Lot No.
93, in Owens Wafd, for opening of Thirty-sixth Street, be
amended by changing the owner's name to Dennis Dooley,
sometimes known as Tim Dooley.
Adopted.
By the Street and Lane Committee:
Resolved, That the Street and Lane Committee be authorized to have the steam road roller repaired at an expense not
to exceed three hundred and sixty dollars ($360.00).
Adopted.
Adopted September 38rd, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, That the matter of the settlement of the Jefferson Street paving cases be and same is referred to the
Mayor and the Finance Committee, with power to act.
Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
. Whereas the promulgation of Circulars 301 and 302 of
the Railroad Commission has produced anxiety and alarm
among our citizens an threatens the safety of their business
and property; be it
Resolved, First, That his honor, the Mayor, shall, after conference with the presiding officers of the commercial bodies,
name six citizens who with himself shall be a committee with
authority to appeal to the Railroad Commission, and if necessary- to the courts for such revision, amendment, repeal
or revocation of said circulars, as in their judgment will fully
protect the interests of Savannah.
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Second. That the Committee herein provided for be authorized to expend such sum or sums of money as the Mayor
and the Committee on Finance may approve.
Adopted.
Adopted September 4tb, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, That the pamphlet, entitled "Savannah, A City
of Opportunities," compiled by Thomas Gamble, Jr. Esq.,
now being distributed at the World's Fair arid generally
throughout the country, commends itself to Council as being very instructive, in excellent taste and of great benefit
to the city, therefore Council congratulates Mr. Gamble on
his success in this matter and thanks him.
Adopted.
Adopted October I'Jth, 19O4.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Committee on Streets and Lanes be
and they are hereby authorized to purchase a buggy for the
Superintendent of the Scavenger Department. Adopted.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Committee on Streets and Lanes be
and they are hereby authorized to lay an artificial stone walk
through Forsyth Parade Ground at a cost not to exceed
$2,750. Adopted.
By Committee on Water:
Resolved, That the Committee on Water be and it is hereby authorized to expend not Over $300 in placing ten water
fountains. Adopted.
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By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets:
Resolved, That the following offers of ian.l needed for
opening Thirty-fifth Street be accepted.
1,774.5 square feet, by Mrs. M. E. Ray for $600.00.
1,767 square feet by Nat Harrison for $1,200.
1,738.5 square feet by M. M. Kennickel for $650.00.
1,731 square feet by H. F. Lubs for $600.00.
1,725 square feet by B. D. Rosenbrook for $938.75.
2,458.7 square feet by Mrs. Nora Schroder for $1,300.
5,085 square feet by William M. Davidson. $1,579.75.
1,668 square feet by R. S. Douglas and R. P. Spencer,
$583-80.
2,140 square feet by J. Di Persse for $1,600.
All buildings, sheds, fences aritt shrubbery to be removed
by parties selling land within sixty days-, except that the
buildings and fences of Mrs. Schroder are to be removed at
cost of the city.
Payments to be by note, running two and three years,
with interest at 5 per cent., payable annually, and titles to
be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Alderman Garfunkel offered as substitute that said resolution be laid on the table until January, 1905.
The substitute was adopted by the following vote: Ayes,
Aldermen McKenna, Dixon, Wright, Garfunkel, Grayson,
and His Honor, the Mayor6.
Nays: Aldermen Davant, Thomas, Glatigny, Schroder and
Harmon5.
Before voting, His Honor, the Mayor, stated that he favored opening the street and would not hesitate to vote for
it if the price charged for the property was less. It was desirable, he said, to have the street opened, and that he would
have preferred not deciding the matter now.
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Adopted October *Ath, 19*4.
By Alderman Dixon:
Resolved, That a Committee of Three, of which the Mayor
shall be one, be appointed to designate proper colors for the
coat-of-arms of the City of Savannah and to submit a design
for a flag for the municipality. Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas:
Resolved, That the offer of the City and Suburban Improvement Co. to sell to the city so much of its land as may
be needed to increase the width of Thirty-seventh Street
from Habersham Street to Waters Avenue to eighty feet
and for the opening of Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harman,
and Ott Streets at four and three-quarter cents per square
foot be accepted. Payment to be by notes running two,
three and four years, with interest at 5 per cent., payable
annually, and titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney.
Adopted.
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, That a committee of three, with the Mayor as
chairman, be appointed to confer with the Savannah Electric Company for the purpose of having them remove the
tracks on Whitaker Street from Broughton to Fortieth
Street, that said street may be put in condition to relieve the
congestion of travel on Drayton Street and afford a beautiful driveway around the western side of the park, and report their recommendations to Council.
Adopted Movember 9th, IftOl.
By the Committee of the Whole:
Whereas, the cobble stone pavement on Whitaker Street in
the City of Savannah, from the south property line of Ogle-
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thorpe Avenue to the south property line of Gaston Street,
except the crossing of Liberty Street, which latter is paved
with asphalt, seems to be unsanitary and to be so worn as
to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement; for the better ascertainment of the condition of the pavement on said
portion of Whitaker Street it is resolved by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled,
That the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer
are hereby directed to make a thorough and close examination pf said cobble stone pavement on said portion of Whitaker Street so as to ascertain its true condition and as to
whether or not it is unsanitary, and worn to such an extent
as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement; and
these officers will make a. detailed report to Council concerning such pavement and their examination thereof so
that Council may be possessed of the necessary information
to the end that it may take such action in the premises as
may be required, looking towards the repaying of such portion of Whitaker Street.
Adopted.
Adopted November 33rd, 19O4.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes:
Resolved, That the Streets and Lanes Committee be and
they are hereby authorized to purchase one buggy for the
use of the Director of Public Works. Adopted.
Adopted December Tib, 19O4.
By Committee of.the Whole:
Resolved, That the Street and Lane Committee be authorized to expend $1,250.00 in the house drainage department
for the purpose of extending the i6-inch outlet sewer on West
Broad Street to the harbor line.
Adopted.
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By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of $356.25
for municipal taxes for the year 1903 against the Savannah
Port Society be and the same is hereby directed to be paid
from the Treasury of the City of Savannah to the Savannah
Port Society to be applied to the payment of said taxes.
Adopted.
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of $1,118.95
be, and the same is, hereby appropriated out of the Treasury of the City of Savannah to be paid to the Union Society,
or to J. H. Estill, President thereof, so that said sum may
be applied to the payment of taxes against said society (municipal) for the year 1903.
Adopted.
By the Committee of the Whole:
It appearing that certain amounts of money hereinafter
named have been assessed against certain churches in the
City of Savannah for their proportion of street paving along
their frontages, and it being dear to Council that said
churches are institutions which tend to the inculcation of
morality, obedience to law and good order generally, therefore, It is resolved by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the sum of money
hereinafter named be appropriated from the Treasury of
the City of Savannah to be paid out to said churches, or the
officials thereof, to be applied to the payment of said respective assessments for paving, that is to say:
First. To the trustees of Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church, the sum of $214.14 shall be paid as aforesaid, to
be applied in the payment of the assessment against them
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 527
J
for the portion chargeable to said church in the paving of
Park Avenue with vitrified brick.
Second. That the sum of $183.56 be paid out of the Treasury to the trustees of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, to cover the payment of the bills against said church
for the paving of State Street with vitrified brick, the said
sum to be applied to said bill.
Third. That the sum of $186.92 be paid as aforesaid to the
Duffy Street Baptist Church, or its officers, to be applied to
the payment of the assessment against said church for paving Abercorn Street with vitrified brick.
Fourth. That the sum of $331.74 be appropriated as aforesaid to the Rev. J. S. McCarthy, to-be applied to the payment of the bill for street paving against St. Patrick's Church
for replacing the stone pavement on West Broad Street
with one of vitrified brick.
Fifth. That the sum of $165.74 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated as aforesaid to St. Michael's Church, or
the senior warden thereof, to be applied to the assessment
against said church for its proportion of the street paving
on Habersham Street of vitrified brick.
Sixth. That the amount of $148.03 be, and the same is
hereby, appropriated as aforesaid to Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, or to the officers thereof, to be applied to the
payment of the bill against said church for its portion of the
paving of Jefferson Street with granite blocks.
Adopted.
Adopted December a 1st, 19O4.
By Committee of the Whole:
Whereas, the shell pavement in'this City on Gaston Street
between the west side of Price to the west side of Tattnall
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Streets, seems to be worn out and no longer serviceable as
a good pavement for the better ascertainment of the condition of the pavement on this portion of Gaston Street, it is
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer are hereby directed to make
a thorough and careful examination of the pavement of shell
on said portion of Gaston Street so as to ascertain its true
condition and as to whether or not it is worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, cutting into same wherever deemed necessary, and these officers will make a detailed statement to Council concerning
such pavement and their examination thereof so that Council may be possessed of the necessary information to the end
that it may take such action in the premises as may be required looking toward repaying of such portion of Gaston
Street. Adopted.
By Alderman Garfunkel:
Resolved. That the Committee on Water be authorized to
purchase one gas meter tester and one electric meter tester,
the total expenditure not to exceed four hundred dollars. "
Adopted.
A4te4 December a2*d. 19O4. _.
By Alderman Grayson:
Resolved, That the Streets and Lanes Committee be, and
it is hereby directed to confer with the Director of Public
Works, with the view of securing plans and estimates for
the dosing of Bilbo Canal, such plans and estimates to be
presented for the consideration of Council. .
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REPORTS.
February loth, 19O4.
Report of the Building Committee, New City Hall:
To the Board of Aldermen :
Gentlemen:Your committee charged with the adoption
of plans and specifications for a new City Hall, and the obtaining of bids for the construction thereof, beg to report
that under the authority conferred in the resolution adopted
by Council on May 27, 1903, it engaged the services of Mr.
H. W. Witcover, Architect, of this city, by whom plans and
specifications were prepared, which met with the approval
of the committee and were adopted by Council.
"Advertisements calling for bids were inserted in the localpapers and a number of engineering and contracting papers.
Eight bids were received, which were opened on January14. These bids ranged in amount from $229,800 to $254,600.
In addition to these bids a proposition was received from
another builder to erect a City Hall for something over
$194,000, but not in accordance with the plans and specifications which had been adopted by your committee. This
proposition, not being a bid based on the plans and specifications, could not be entertained,
"The lowest bid being considerably in excess of the expenditures contemplated by the city, your committee decided to reject all of them and call for new bids. In order
to reduce the cost of the proposed building in a measure,
certain luxuries in the specifications which were regarded
as not absolutely necessary, and which formed no integral
part of the design of the building, were omitted from the new
specifications. Our advertisements this time brought seven
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bids, which were opened on February 6. These new bids
ranged from $209,795 to $241,900. After careful consideration'your committee decided in favor of the bid of S. S.
Leonard. The plan adopted by the committee calls for
Winnsboro blue granite up to the top of the first floor above
Bull Street, and limestone above that.
"While the outlay required for the new hall will be considerably in excess of the amount originally contemplated,
it appears to be the opinion of our citizens generally that in
the erection of a municipal building, expected to serve the
purposes of the city government for a century to come, the
cost should not be scaled down to a point where either the
beauty or usefulness of the building would be impaired. It
is our desire and intention to give the city a building that
in size, accommodations and attractiveness will conform to
the present standard of excellence in architecture, will satisfy the most exacting tax payer and will be a full return for
every dollar expended upon it."
Herman Myers (Chairman),
D. R. Thomas,
James M. Dixon,
W. J. Watson,
R. J. Davant,
Committee.
Received as information.
By the Mayor:
"In my personal capacity as Mayor, though, I desire in
this connection to impress upon the Aldermen the necessity
on their part of rigid economy in the conduct of their departments during the current" year.
"Retrenchments are in order, if the proposed building is
to be paid for entirely from the funds at our command in
1904.
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"Unless the Aldermen are willing to zealously co-operate
in this way, and use their utmost endeavors to curtail expenses whercv;r possible, without serious damage to the
public service, I should be loth to assume the responsibility
of signing the1 contract for the new building.
"I cannot but feel, though, that all the members of this
board will appreciate the necessity for this and that there
will be a continued harmonious effort to carry over a balance from the regular budget for the City Hall account.
"Respectfully,
Herman Myers,
"Mayor."
Received as information.
February ab, 19O4.
The Committee on Harbor and Wharves, to which was
referred the petition of Mr. D. R. Thomas for permission to
build wharf foot of West Broad Street, extending westwardly 208 feet out to the harbor lines, beg to recommend that
permission be granted to Mr. Thomas to build out to the
new harbor line in front of his said property, but that the
wharf be so constructed that its eastern line, extending from
the northeast corner of the property as it now exists, into
the river outwardly to the new harbor line, shall intersect
said hew harbor line at a point thirty-seven feet from a point
on said new harbor line where a prolongation of the western
line of wharf lot on the eastern side of West Broad Street
will strike said harbor line.
GEO. L. HARM AN,
Chairman Committee on Harbor and Wharves.
Adopted.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
jHly 97tb, 1994.
The Committee on Subway hereby makes report to Council that, in accordance with their advertisement for proposals
for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, etc., required for
excavating and removing soil, constructing retaining' walls,
abutments and parapets for subway on Gwinnett Street, at
the Atlantic Coast Line crossing in accordance with plans,
profiles and specifications on file in the office of the Director
of Public Works,' work to bs done under such plans and
specifications, consisting of approximate quantities stated
in said proposals, bids were received by said committee on
July 26, 1904, and that after a full consideration of same, the
committee recommend that the bid of Savannah Lumber
Company be accepted, said bid being as follows:
Concrete in place complete per cubic yard ..........$ 5 85
Sheeting and shoreing ordered left in place per m.
b m. ......................................... 5 oo
Timber foundations in place complete per m. b. m.. 25 oo
Concrete forms, ordered left in place per m. b. m.... 5 oo
Excavating and removing- sub-soil per cubic yard.... 24
Piles in place complete per lineal foot .............. 20
Coping stone (A. C. L.) per lineal foot ............ 5 23
Approximately an aggregate of $20,09442, work to be
completed by January i, 1905. The contract for said work
to be on such terms and conditions as may be specified by
the city through its said Committee on Subway, and with
bond satisfactory to said committee. Adopted.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 533
MISCELLANEOUS.
March and, 1M4.
Savannah, Ga., March 2, 1904.Hon. Herman Myers,
Mayor, Savannah, Ga.: Dear Sir:I have your favor of the
ist inst., relative to opening Thirty-ninth Street, across the
tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
Mr. Estill saw me recently on this subject, and I told him
the whole matter was in the hands of the city, and repeated
to him substantially what I had told you and the members
of Council at our last meeting, viz.: that we recognized the
right of the city to decide as to what streets should cross
our tracks, and that we would not put the city to the expense or trouble of a condemnation, but would, when the
city expressed its decision, consent to the opening of the
street across our tracks in pursuance thereof. While, of
course, we are liable in damages whenever our trains may,
through the negligence of employes of ours, inflict damage upon persons or property crossing our tracks on a street
opened across them, we do not assume the moral
responsibility involved in opening additional streets
across our tracks, where such additional crossings
are unnecessary, because of their being other streets opened
across our tracks in that vicinity. If the city of Savannah
decides to put Thirty-ninth Street across our tracks, as soon
as we are advised of the decision of the city to that effect,
we will have our engineer meet the City Engineer promptly,
with instructions to settle all the details of the crossing.
Yours very truly,
R. G. ERWIN,
President Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
534 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
On receiving the above communication by his Honor, the
Mayor, the following resolution by the Committee of the
Whole was adopted:
By Committee of the Whole:
Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That, it being deemed by
Council necessary and proper that Thirty-ninth Street should
be projected across the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad Company at grade, and said company having
consented thereto, without putting the city to the expense
or trouble of condemnation proceedings, said crossing is
hereby directed, and the Director of Public Works and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes will proceed to construct
said street crossing over said right-of-way of the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad Company, conferring with the engineer of said Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company as to
all details of the same, and the expense thereof will be charged to the account of the Streets and Lanes Department.