REPORT OF HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor, TOGETHER WITH THE REPORTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS OF THE - CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. FOR THE YEAR ENDING December 31st, 1905 To which are added The Commercial Statistics of The Port. Reports of Public Institutions, and Ordinances Passed During the Year 1905 and Sketch of the Old City Exchange and the New City Hall. RA|O * HUTTON{ i AVANNAH, GA. I INDEX Assessments (or City Taxation_..___.-..-_.'---.-__--- 246 Bank Clearings at Savannah (or Ten Years-- ---- 232 Bonded Debt___.__._..__....._.....___.__.__ 23-28 Budget (or 1906--...-.-.--.-...-.__..__.___........ 9-10 Building Inspector__..______........_......_._.. 32 Charity Hospital...__.____________._________ 217 City Attorney___......____.____........_...._ 205-11 City Dispensary-_...____....______...._.___. 186-87 City Engineer..._______...._____._____._ 132-56 City Marshal.....___..___-..__....... .._.__._ 29-31 City Officers...._____________..._.. 7-8 City Physicians-..-..---.......-..-..-.......__.. . 181-85 Climate o( Savannah, 1871-1905_____.-__________ 247 Commercial Statistics___________.__...... 23247 Commissions, 1905___-_____.__------_-...._-.. 6 Director o( Public Works__.._______..._...__-. 112-26 Electrical Inspector..--.-....-----__----- .... 83 Harbor Master_______________._.-.-._______ 204 Health Officer......__....___.__....___.___._ 157-89 Laurel Grove Cemetery..__....I___.....__--.--_ 201 Market __.__.__....._.__..---..-__--.-.._...._... 202-03 Mayor's Address.------.--..__-----__--. ---..-.. 13-22 Opening Streets Committee._____ -- 127-31 Ordinances Passed in 1905__________----...251-334 Park and Tree Commission__...__.._.- ........ 189-200 Plumbing Inspector----.-----.-..--------.------ -- .. 188 Property Acquired during 1905____._..-----...... .. 127 Public Library___________ ...__.... ... 218-29 Recorder o( Police Court..__..__........... .. 46-54 Resolutions Passed by Council, 1905.... ...... ... 335-52 Sinking Fund Commission.__-..._.._...--.. . . 23-28 Standing Committees o( Council__...__- ...- 6 Statement City o( Savannah Bonds. ____ . 27-28 St. Joseph's Hospital_________....__. .----- 214-15 Streets Opened, 1905___...-____... -- .156 Superintendent Fire Alarm System............ ..... 84-86 Superintendent Fire Department------- 55-82 Superintendent o( Police-....--.---- .--.__.. 35-45 Superintendent o( Water Works ... ----- 105-11 Tax Assessors__.-.._____..------ 33-34 Treasurer's Report_____.__________-- ---- 87-104 APPENDIX. Sketch o( Old City Exchange and New City Hall, Illustrated. MAYOR AND ALDERMEN FOR 1905. Mayor HERMAN MYERS. Chairman of Council JAMES M. DIXON. Vice Chairman of Council R. J. DAVANT. Aldermen. JAMES M. DIXON. fA. J. GARFUNKEL. R. J. DAVAXT. fD. R. THOMAS. E. A. M. SCHRODER. GEO. L. HARMAN. JAMES II. MCKENNA. JOHN F. GLATIGNY. WM. L. GRAYSON. W. H. WRIGHT. JOHN P. FREEMAN. F. M. OMVER. MURRAY McG. STEWART. JOHN F. CANTY. t Resignation of Alderman Thomas accepted December II, 1905. t Resifcnation of Alderman Garfunkel accepted December II, 1906. * Murray McG. Stewart elected December 11,1905. * John F. Freeman elected December 15,1905. I COMMISSIONS, 1905. Park and Tree P. D. BAFFIN, Chairman. GEORGE J. BALDWIN. CHARLES S. BLLIS. J. H. H. ENTELMAN. I. A. SOLOMONS. Sinking Fund. JOSEPH D. WEED, Chairman. S. HERMAN. H. P. SMART. JOHN LYONS. CHARLES G. BELL. Pilotage. JAMES M. BARNARD, JR., Chairman. GEO. P. WALKER. W. W. WILLIAMSON. J. PLORANCE MINIS. JOSEPH HULL. WALTER CONEY. 0. C. NEWCOMB, Secretary HENRY T. WILLIAMS. Massie School. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. PLEASANT A. STOVALL. R. J. DAVANT. * Died September 6, 1U05. STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL, 1905. AccountsAldermen WRIGHT, THOMAS, DIXON. AssessmentsAldermen OLIVER, DAVANT, GLATIGNT, DIXON, CANTY. City Lots and Opening Streets__Aldermen GLATIGNT, DIXON, WRIGHT, SCHRODER, GARFUNKLE. DrainageAldermen SCHRODER, MCKJENNA, HABMAN. FinanceAldermen DIXON, CANTY, OLIVER, DAVANT, SCHRODER. FireAldermen DAVANT, GARFUNKEL, MCKJENNA, GLATIGNY, WRIGHT. Harbor and WharvesAldermen MCKJENNA, GBAYSON, THOMAS. MarketAldermen CANTY, SCHRODER, GRAYSON. PoliceAldermen GRAYSON, HARMON, SCHRODER. Pnblic HealthAldermen HARMAN, OLIVER, CANTY. Streets and LanesAldermen THOMAS, GLATIGNY, GARFUNKEL, MCKJENNA, GRAYSON. WaterAldermen GARFUNKEL, WRIGHT, DAVANT. SANITARY BOABD. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Chairman. HEALTH OFFICER W. P. BRUNNER, Secretary. ALDERMEN DIXON, HARMAN. CITIZENS J. M. SOLOMONS, REV. W. C. SCHAEFFER, COL. BEIRNE GORDON. CITY OFFICERS, 1905. Mayor______________________HERMAN MYERS Secretary to the Mayor-_________THOMAS GAMBLE, JB. Clerk of Council_______________J. EOBKBT CREAMER Assistant Clerk of Council_____CHAKLES V. HEBNAUDEZ Building Inspector__________HABBY BABTLETT City Treasurer__________________C. S. HABDEB City Engineer___________________W. J. WENN City Engineer (Assistant)_________JOHN W. HOWABD City Attorney-________________WILLIAM GAKKABD Chief Sanitary Inspector__________JOHN J. STAFFORD City Marshal________________HENRY E. DBEESON City Marshal (Deputy)____________W. T. HUSSEY City Physicians (two white) __B COURSHON, W. A. NOBTON City Physicians (two colored)__J. H. LOVE, E. H. JOHNSON Clerk of the Market______________ALEX. MENDEL Clerk of the Market (Assistant)______PAUL H. BECOME Chimney Contractor, E. D.____________E. THOMPSON Chimney Contractor, W. D.___________E. T. McEvoY Director of Public Works.____________GEO. M. GADSDEN Food Inspector-_______________SIMON L. WEIL Harbor Master_________________JAMES McBsiDE Health Officer_______________WILLIAM P. BBUNNER Inspectors of Naval StoresJAMES T. WELLS, W. B. POWELL, NAT HARBISON, J. P. BLISS, E. B. JEWETT, J. C. EEGISTEB LEWIS BLISS AND J. E. EEGISTEB. Keeper of Laurel" Grove Cemetery_____B. H. CLEMENTS Keeper of Laurel Grove Cemetery (Colored) _J. E. KTMBATJ. Keeper City Dispensary..__________L. D. STBUTTON Keeper City Dispensary (Assistant)ED. J. KKira'EU, JR. Keeper City Clocks____________ROBERT SCHNEIDER Messenger of Council______________C. A. GBAJDOT Port Wardens (2)______J. H. HENNESSY, W. H. SPENCER Plumbing Inspector________________F. W. CAMPOS Recorder______________________SHELBY MYBICK Superintendent of Police________CHARLES GARPUNBEL SergeantsJAMES M. MOCK, HENRY W. BAUGHN, JOSEPH McCooL, R. E. DAVIS, T. C. MURPHY, JAMES A. WOODS. Superintendent of Fire Department___JOHN E. McGuiRE Senior Foreman Fire Department_______GEORGE MOURO Superintendent and Engineer Water Works__I. U. KINSEY Tax Assessor, Chairman___________J. H. H. OSBORNE Tax Assessors (2) ____SAMUEL REYNOLDS, MARION LUCAS PREAMBLE. Whereas, the administration of the government of the City of Savannah for the fiscal year 1906, will cause an expenditure in the various departments of said government in sums estimated, to-wit: BUDGET FOB THE YEAR 1906. Fixed expenses for 1906 Interest on bonded debt______:_______$148,000 00 Sinking fund______________________ 46,500 00. $194,500 00 Maintenance of Regular City Departments: Board of Health___________________$ 19,000 00 Charity _________________________ 8,500 00 City clocks_______________________ 300 00 City Hall, maintenance and insurance______ 5,000 00 City lighting________________..___ 40,000 00 Dispensary ______________________ 5,000. 00 Drainage and dry culture______________ 9,000 00 Fire department__________________ 79,000 00 Fire department, uniforms_____________ 3,750 00 Harbor and wharves_________________ 2,000 00 Harbor improvement and advertising-!_____ 500 00 Hospitals _______________________ 14,400 00 House drainage____________________ 3,500 00 Incidentals, including office charity.______ 5,500 00 Law department, incidentals___________ 600 00 Laurel Grove Cemetery______________ 6,500 00 Market _______________________ 5,000 00 Parks and squares___________________ 9,000 00 Parks and squares, tree nursery_______ 500 00 Police _________________________ 99,500 00 Police uniforms____________________ 3,500 00 Police reserves_____________________ 3,000 00 Printing and stationery.____________ 5,000 00 Public Library_____________________ 3,500 00 Plumbing inspector____________________ 2,400 00 Storm sewers_________________.___ 3,000 00 Salaries, including aldermen 47,200 00 Scavenger department________________ 38,000 00 Scavenger department, Electric Railway contract with county___________________ 4,500 00 Sink department (O. E. M.)____________ 6,000 00 Streets and lanes___________________ 60,000 00 Streets, maintenance of asphalt_______ 9,500 00 Streets, resurfacing_________________ 2,000 00 Waterworks, new, old and extension______ 46,000 00 Waterworks, meters_________________ 2,000 00 $552,150 00 New Improvements to be made in 1906, to be passed on by Council before expended Bilbo canal, improvements_______$ 6,000 00 City Hall, new, balance payments-____ 71,000 00 Emmet Park, roadway of vitrified brick_____ 3,100 00 Emmet Park, concrete walks____________ 1,000 00 Fire department, improvements in accordance with recommendations of Southeastern Tariff Association________________ 5,000 00 Grading new streets_________________ 2,000 00 Market, new floor________________ 2,000 00 Opening streets, including deferred payments_ 47,000 00 Parks and squares, tree planting_________ 1,000 00 Parks and squares, spraying apparatus with insecticides __________________ 300 00 Paving streets___________________ 25,000 00 Sidewalk of concrete, west side of Drayton from Gaston to Park avenue and across Park Extension on line of Bolton from Drayton to Whitaker streets________________ 3,000 00 Storm sewer, East Broad street from Broughton to River street_________________ 9,500 00 $175,900 00 Total budget for year 1906__________$922,550 00 NINTH ANNUAL REPORT OF HERMAN MYERS, MAYOR OF SAVANNAH, GA, NINTH ANNUAL REPORT OF HERMAN MYERS, Mayor of Savannah, Ga, SAVANNAH, GA., January 17, 1906. To THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, GENTLEMEN : It is my purpose to review but briefly the municipal finances and work of the past year. The regular operations of the various departments have been thoroughly commendable and satisfactory. Every branch of the local government has been apparently imbued with a desire to secure the very best results from the expenditure of the funds entrusted to it. As a result, their efficiency has been well maintained and the service rendered the community has been fully up to the highest standard of the past. In new public improvements the policy of this administration has remained unchanged, as it will be this year. Every dollar available has been devoted to those betterments the citizens of Savannah most desire. The experience of the past few years has demonstrated conclusively that nearly one-third of our total revenues can be utilized each year for works that tell for the future progress of the city, as well as for the present convenience, comfort and health of its people. This has been, and will continue to be, done without impairing the efficiency of the regularly organized city departments. The growing necessities of these departments can be met from the gradual increase in the City's revenues incident to its growth in wealth and population. With the reduction of its interest charges, soon to be brought about by a refunding of the bonded debt at a 14 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. lower rate of interest, the municipal government will also be in a position to consider the matter of a decrease in the tax rate. It had been hoped that steps looking to this could have been taken prior to this, but the failure of the legislature to definitely fix the State's policy as to the taxation of municipal securities led to delay in the movement to refund Savannah's debt. It is desired, in refunding the debt, to keep the new bonds, to as great an extent as possible, at home. An authoritative declaration from the legislature that such securities are not taxable by the State will tend materially to induce Georgia investors to subscribe liberally for the new issue and may ensure a premium on a 3% or 4 per cent. bond. . At the approaching session of the General Assembly this matter will be pushed by our representatives, in conjunction with those of other municipalities, and by autumn Council will, in all probability, be in position to advertise for bids on the new bonds. In any event, at the close of the present year I will favor a reduction in the tax rate of six points, from 1.45 to 1.39, which, with the 10 per cent, discount for prompt payment, would give Savannah a net tax rate of 1.25, one of the lowest in the South. This' would mean a decrease in revenues from realty and personalty of about $25,000, which would be offset, in a measure, by the steady decrease in interest payments and the increase in assessable valuations. Even if the refunding of the bonded debt should be further delayed, there is no apparent reason why this decrease in the tax rate should not be made at that time. There has been but one decrease since a uniform rate was established in 1890, that of 1896, when, under this administration, it was reduced from 1.50 to 1.45, and I know that it will be a gratification to this Council to feel that it has so conducted municipal affairs, without impairing in the slightest the efficiency of the government, as to be in position to again lower the rate. This will be in accordance with our well-defined policy of wise economy, continued improvements and lower taxes. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 15 The' financial status of the City continues in every way satisfactory. It does not suffer by comparison with that of other cities. Taxes have been paid promptly and throughout the year the government has carried a considerable cash surplus to its credit at interest on daily balances. Opening the year with a balance of $101,075, the City received from all sources $981,682, and expended $1,038,882, leaving on hand at the close of the year $43,875. Of the expenditures $190,413, or over 18 per cent, was for interest on the bonded debt and its reduction; $515,495, or 50 per cent., was paid out in the conduct of the regular departments; $27,543 was for charitable purposes, including "hospital appropriations, dispensing medicine to the poor, direct cash assistance to the needy, and remission of taxes and sidewalk and paving bills to churches and other public institutions. The total expenditures for new improvements were $297,539, or nearly 29 per cent, of the total. Deducting the fixed charges of interest on public debt and the sinking fund appropriation, a legacy from the past, the City expended $848,469, so that really 35 per cent, of the money at the command of Council was used under its direction for betterments. In street paving $72,685 was expended, including the cost to the property owners, for which practically two miles of modern pavments were added to the improved area of our thoroughfares, making thirty-nine miles at this time. Streets were opened and obstructions removed at an expense of $42,239. The total cost of the Gwinnett street subway was $42,210.22, the City's proportion of this being $14,070.07. The amount expended on this important improvement in 1905 was $24,937.37. On the extension of water mains and the air lift $11,947 was paid out. Of the remainder, $143,551 represents 1 payments on the City Hall. Within sixty days the new home of the municipal government will be entirely paid for. Savannah will then own a beautiful, modern, thoroughly equipped structure, the expense of building and furnishing which was met from its regular revenues. Many thousands of our people have 16 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. already inspected the building and have evidenced their appreciation of its imposing aspect and exquisite interior finish. The total cost of the Hall as it now .stands is $258,738.28. I present herewith an itemized statement, showing how closely the committee adhered to its original estimate of its construction and equipment, which was placed at $240,000, not including the architect's fees: Original contract for Hall_____ $205,167 00 Extras: Strengthening 4th story walls$ 660 00 . Bracing belfry on account of additional wall_________ 500 50 . Hoisting additional bell_____ 33 33 Preservative for exterior stone. _ 490 00 Extra appropriation for special : design of hardware____ 495 00 Miscellaneous changes for various offices________I___ 918 80$ 3,097 63 Items Originally Contemplated But Not Included in Contract: Clocks and bells__________$ 3,640 00 Bronze fountain for rotunda- 2,000 00 Statues of "Art" and "Com- : merce" _____________ 2,80000 Tinting interior walls______ 54950$ 8,98950 Total expenditures on building $217,254 13 Furnishings: Counters and grilles________$ 4,777 93 Metal furniture and chairs____ 17,845 60 Lighting fixtures and fans____ 6,000 00 . Rugs and window shades_ 539 75 Total expenditures on furnishings $ 29,163 28 Architect's Pees__________ 12,320 87 Total cost of City Hall_______ $258,738 28 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 17 The small amount of "extras" on the building calls for especial comment, representing, as they do, but one and onehalf per cent, on the original contract for the construction of the Hall. This is probably unprecedented in the history of public buildings, 10 per cent, being the usual additional expenditure under this head. From the initial steps toward providing Savannah with a hall in keeping with its position as a city the interests of the tax payers have been carefully protected. The Aldermen associated with the Mayor on the building committee for the past two years have ever displayed the deepest interest in the progress of the work and have heartily co-operated with the architect in his indefatigable efforts in the City's behalf. Harmonious relations existed with the contractors and it adds to the public's pleasure of ownership to know that the Hall was designed by a Savannahian and erected by a Savannah firm. It stands as a monument to the progressive spirit that marks the Savannah of today. * But it is not so much the past and its accomplishments that we should consider as the future with its great responsibilities and unbounded opportunities. The people look to you to: continue your work, to steadily advance their interests by furnishing them with needed improvements, to so handle their money hereafter, as heretofore, that there will be ample funds for a continuance of this policy. No niggardly treatment of the departments is desired, but such a careful expenditure of their appropriations that waste will be avoided and full value obtained. This done, there will be no lack of funds for a healthful development of the city along.the lines of utility and beauty. This year, and every year hereafter until Savannah takes front rank as a city of well paved streets, two or three miles of our thoroughfares should be paved. The completion of the house drainage system must be taken up; the water supply must be extended to the outlying districts; additional sewers are to be provided; the lighting system must be increased and improved; Bilbo and Ogeechee canals and other unsanitary nuisances are to be removed; many 18 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. obstructions that yet mar the streets are to be wiped out; and many miles of new highways remain to be opened. There is accordingly no absence of important work to command the attention of this Council and of its successors. For the year 1906 you have made appropriations for such improvements aggregating $175,900. From this our citizens will see that you are determined to meet their requirements to as great an extent as possible, that there is to be no cessation of your efforts to push Savannah steadily ahead by giving it all that appertains to a city of modern ideas and lofty ideals. "While Savannah is rapidly developing as an industrial centre, it is a cause for congratulation that its mills and factories are so located that they do not mar the residence section of the city. The great unused areas on the extreme east and west of the city are gradually becoming the seat of large and varied manufactures, while the trend of home building remains steadily southward and southeastwardly, along the plateau. This long, narrow stretch of highland is rapidly filling up with substantial, in many instances, handsome dwellings, and it should be the effort of the municipal government to so beautify and enrich it as to make Savannah one of the most attractive residential cities of the Union. Much has already been done, but much yet remains to be accomplished before we can rest satisfied with our labors. Visitors are unanimous in the opinion that Savannah has every opportunity, on the foundations already laid, to become noted among American communities for its beauty of aspect. More small parks should "be provided to heighten this effect, and especially should a comprehensive system of tree planting be prepared covering the entire city. In this connection Council might well carefully consider the suggestion that F,ast Broad street, no longer to any extent an artery of traffic, be provided with a green in its center from Liberty to Bay. Every reasonable opportunity to utilize an open space for park purposes should be seized. Large expenditures on other improvements, imperatively needed, have not permitted Council in the past few MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. years to make any large appropriations for tree planting and park improvements. "We are now fortunately approaching the time when greater sums can be placed at the disposal of the Park and Tree Commission for that purpose. Before doing this, though, Council should know exactly how the money "is to be expended. I believe a definite scheme of adornment should be presented to Council for its approval. A haphazard system of tree planting does not commend itself to me, nor, I believe, to the members of Council. While much may have been accomplished in that way it does not meet the requirements of the future. As this will come before us for discussion at the close of the year, when Council will probably feel that the City's finances will permit of a greater appropriation than heretofore, I would recommend to the Commission that in the meantime it prepare and place before Council a plan for systematic tree planting, covering the entire city, designating the class of trees to be used on each street, the estimated number required for each thoroughfare, and the expense involved in the completion of the work on each street. By dividing such work over a period of years this Council could make 'an adequate appropriation for the first year's operations and its successors could continue the work along these Imes. As with other public improvements, once this is inaugurated I do not believe that any future Council would hesitate to make the necessary financial provision for its continuance. Public sentiment would speak in no uncertain tones in approval of such a system of beautifying the entire city. Large sections of our streets now entirely bare of shade would soon possess a thriving growth of trees, and Savannah would establish more firmly than ever its claim to its old and proud title of "Forest City." In the recently extended limits, now mainly unoccupied commons, but which, within the next decade will be the seat of population of many thousands of our people, more public squares should be acquired. In the older limits the price of land has become practically prohibitive of this. Beyond 42d street more "pen spaces should be secured before the 20 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. same conditions exist. To that end I favor the closing of some of the streets running north and south, and the use of the money thus saved in the purchase of lands for this purpose. In such a purely residential portion of the city it does not appear to me that it is necessary to have the streets so close together. Public convenience does not require it. Before proceeding further in the matter of street opening there I suggest that this matter be given your consideration. Two small parks have already been provided in the new district, but if arrangements can be made for more of them, suitably located, I believe the expenditure would be a wise one. In the past we have perhaps failed to grasp the full significance of Savannah's growth, to realize that when a few more years have passed the old open fields would be but things of memory and we should be face to face with the problems that confront other centers of large and increasing population. Elsewhere great sums are being paid for public parks to redeem the errors of the past. Before it is too late we should possess ourselves of additional land for this purpose, extending the payments for it, if necessary, over a period of years. I will instruct the City Engineer to prepare a map of the territory referred to, illustrating my views, to be submitted to Council as an aid in its deliberations. You will then be equipped to devise a system of parks and boulevards there, to connect up with a system of similar improvements in the older sections of the city. This new section of the city must necessarily occupy much of Council's attention after this year. Population will rapidly pour into that territory when the city's plans have been completed. It has been the experience of the Committee on Opening Streets that some citizens do not show a proper willingness to meet the City in a liberal spirit when it seeks to purchase land for public highways, despite the fact that they are often the immediate and greatest beneficiaries of the City's large expenditures and subsequent work. The City is always loth to condemn property it may require for this purpose, and it is to be hoped that land MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 21 owners hereafter will co-operate with the local government in its endeavors to open up this new section for home makers. The tax assessors have partially made their assessment of this district and are expected to push the work to completion during 1906. With next year the extended limits should be placed on the books for taxation. For some years, at least, very much larger sums will be expended there by the City than it will receive from it in taxes. While this administration seeks to apportion the new improvements so that all sections will be directly benefitted, it is inevitable that property owners in the newer portions of the City will be benefitted immeasurably beyond their own contributions to the treasury, and for that reason, if no other, they should meet the City in a fair spirit in its expensive operations there. While considering this question of open spaces for health and pleasure, Council might well direct its attention to a growing evil in certain areas of the already densely populated sections. Tenements, mainly for negroes, are being crowded on every available bit of land with a reckless disregard of health conditions. Former yards are being converted into building sites and the ratio of population is being greatly swollen as a result. Public health rises para- . mount to personal profits, #nd private property should not be used in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the entire community. Council may have the powerand if it has not it should secure itto prevent undue crowding of dwellings in this fashion. If it already possesses it, then it should use it for the protection of the citizens at large. Some wise legislation on this line, I have no doubt, would commend itself to the intelligence of the community. More and" more, city governments elsewhere are maintaining the principle -involved in this question. In another old section of the city, too, a revision of the fire limits would add materially to its appearance. In the district embraced in Greene and Washington wards, bounded by Oglethorpe avenue and the Bay, Price and East Broad streets, a decided tendency to deterioration is evi- 22 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. dent. Being within the brick limits as now constituted, there can be no permits issued for new buildings of frame or for any substantial remodelings of existing frame properties. The rental values of properties there do not justify expensive brick buildings, and as a result the territory so bounded is steadily decaying. On a recent visit of the insurance inspectors it was stated that there would probably be no objection to this territory being excluded from the brick district. It would be well for Council to immediately take this matter up with the Southeastern Tariff Association. At the same time it is suggested that consideration be given to an extension of the fire limits east along the river front from Price to the Bilbo canal, covering all wharf property north of the Bay. Among the minor, yet important, matters that will soon engage your attention is that of the repairing of our asphalt streets, the present contract for which expires at an early date. Personally I favnr the City doing all its own work and avoiding contracts whenever possible. Our experience with the asphalt concerns has been continuously unsatisfactory. This and other reasons prompt the hope that Council can see its way to authorize the Department of Public Works to put in an adequate plant and hereafter repair the asphalt streets witho*ut the long and vexatious delays incident to the methods of the present contractors. Working together as we have in the past for the proper management of municipal affairs, ever keeping before us Savannah's needs and endeavoring to fully meet them, I feel that the year 1906 will maintain the record of the past few years and that at its close the citizens will have reason to feel that we have served them faithfully and that our stewardship has been discharged honestly and to the best of our united ability. Respectfully submitted, HERMAN jMYERS, Mayor. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 23 REPORT OF THE SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS. SAVANNAH, GA., December 31st, 1905.. To His HONOR, HERMAN MYBRS, Mayor, City of Savannah, SIRThe Sinking Fund Commissioners respectfully submit the Twenty-Seventh Annual Report, the Seventh of this Board. With the funds at our disposal we 'have purchased bonds of the issue of 1879, as follows: February May May May June June July July July Nov. 3, 1905, 12, 1905, 25, 1905, 31, 1905, 26, 1905, 30, 1905, 21, 1905, 24, 1905, 26. 1905, 27. 1905, $10,000 bonds for_____$ 10,390 00 6,000 bonds for______ 6,210 00 500 bonds for______ 517 50 500 bonds for______ 517 50 1,000 bonds for______ 1,042 90 1,000 bonds for_____ 1,045 00 6,500 bonds for_________ 6,792 50 1,000 bonds for______ 1,045 00 1,000 bonds for______ 1,045 00 10,000 bonds for______ 10,387 50 38,000 bonds for______$ 38,992 90 Previously purchased ___ 724,100 bonds for______ 748,814 62 Total ________ 762,100 bonds for_____$787,807 52 We have purchased bonds of the issue of 1883, as follows: June 26, 1905, 1,000 bonds for_____$ 1,090 00 Dec. 20, 1905, 1,000 bonds for______ 1,095 00 2,000 bonds for______$ 2,185 00 Previously purchased ___ 118,150 bonds for_____ 120,254 75 Total ______. 120,150 bonds for_____$122,439 75 24 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. Issue of 1879. Signed and made available for exchange, as per last report__ $3,522,800 00 Issued in exchange as per last report _____________$3,517,000 00 Exchanged for old bonds____ 500 00 3,517,500 00 Bonds available for exchange in the hands of the City Treasurer ___________ $ 5,300 00 Of the bonds issued, $789,500.00 have been cancelled, as follows : Received for balance of Ground Rent______$ 9,200 00 Special purchase as per last report___ 18,200 00 Purchased out of Sinking Fund_________ 762,100 00 Total______________________$ 789,500 00 Which leaves outstanding of the issue of 1879_.$2,728,000 00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 25 Issue of 1883. Signed and made available for exchange _______________$390,000 00 Issued in exchange, as per last report ________________ 388,000 00 Leaving available for exchange in the hands of the City Treasurer $ 1,300 00 Of the bonds issued $135,050.00 has been cancelled, as follows: Special purchase___________________$ 14,900 00 Purchased out of Sinking Fund__________ 120,150 00 $135,050 00 Which leaves outstanding of the issue 1883__$253,650 00 Respectfully, JOSEPH D. WEED. H. P. SMART. JOHN LYONS. S. HERMAN. CHARLES G. BELL. 26 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. BONDED DEBT JANUARY 1, 1906. Bond Compromise 1879 Issued and outstanding Jan. 1, 1905__$ 2,766,000 Less redeemed and canceled by Sinking Fund Commissioners___ 38,000 Amount outstanding_______ $2,728,000 Bond Compromise 1883 Issued and outstanding Jan. 1, 1905_$ 255,650 Less redeemed and canceled by Sinking Fund Commissioners______ 2,000 Amount outstanding________ $ 253,650 Xew bonds outstanding________ $2,981,650 Old bonds outstanding, not compromised ________ _______ 2,000 Indorsed Savannah, Albany & Gulf R. R. outstanding__________ 1,300 Old bonds outstanding________ 3,300 Total bonded debt Jan. 1, 1906_ $2,984,950 1 Valne. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. IS? No. Amount. a No. Amount. No. Amount. s. o1 n * No. .3 1 I Amount. O It a a 3- ft HI O e < o 00 ^ a * w w O Cfl ^vnM^^v S.HOAVIM STATEMENT OF CITY OF SAVANNAH BONDS. Issue of 18835 Per Cent. Blank Bonds Printed. "3 fc" 1,000 500 50 Q * 800 200 800 *5 s 3 * .'100,000 100,000 15,000 t 415,000 Destroyed by Finance Committee. Q fc 50 . g g < t 25,000 t 25,000 Signed by 8. F. Commissioners, ^ * 300 150 300 ^ g S< $ 800,000 7a,000 15,000 890,000 On Hand Signed. g 2 2 6 1 S < t 1,000 300 t 1,800 Signed and Issued. fc 800 147 804 ti i s I 300,000 78,500 15.800 1 888,700 Cancelled by 8. F, Commissioners. o% 101 49 111 43* g g "** i 1 $ 105,000 24,500 5,550 t 185,090 Amount OutotandinR. Q1 " 195 98 198 . g 8 < $ 195,000 48,ilOO 3,630 I 258,650 S CO J^ !^ ? f5 p ^ o 3 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 29 REPORT OP THE CITY MARSHAL. SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1905. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. DEAR SIRI have the honor to submit my annual report for the year 1905, ending this day. The money collected in this office amounts to $47,113.23, as per itemized statement hereto attached. Ground RentsAll lots reported to this office by the City Treasurer have been re-entered for arrears of rent, as required by ordinance. City PropertyNo City property or City lots were offered for sale this year by this office. The last installment for paving Jefferson street, 1895, amounting to $255.81, was paid in January as it became due. Obstructions of streets and sidewalks were promptly removed. The sum of money collected last year for the following items exceeded that of this year, viz: 1904 1905 Decrease For paving Jefferson street, 1895______$7,060 62 $255 81 $6,804 81 For City lots_______ 1,922 00 1,922 00 For cutting weeds___ 101 15 52 100 63 $9,083 77 $256 33 $8,827 44 Itemized Statement of Collections. REAL ESTATE: 1899 ____________ 5 80 ' 1900 ____________ 2 90 1901 ____________ 26 49 1902 ____________ 320 82 1903 ________^___ 1,628 13 1904 _____________ 17,692 70 1905 ____________ 993 04$20,669 88 30 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. PERSONAL PROPERTY : 1900 ____________ 13 05 1901 ____________ 2 18 1902 _____________ 4 35 1903 ____________ 21 90 1904 ____________ 1,126 78 1905 ____________ 2,028 15$ 3,196 41 86 00 8,682 00$ 8,768 00 255 81 21 64 49 00 86 29 31 84 1,385 68 372 05 75 00 100 00 150 00 324 54 1,399 40 835 44 1,769 07 Broughton Lane 1904__ 237 66 State, 1904__ 101 40 36th, 1904.:_ 110 82 Farm, 1904__ 422 47$ 7,728 11 PAVING SIDEWALKS .- 1902 _____1 ______$ 30 90 1903 ____________ 142 09 1904 ____________ 2,473 47 1905 ____________ 135 28-$ 2,781 74 SPECIFH PAVING DTAX: 1904 _ __ _ 1905 ___ _ STREETS: Jefferson 42nd Stewart, Price, East Broad, Abercorn, Whitaker, Habersham, Drayton, Hall, Henry, 31st, West Broad, Park Avenue, i 1895 __ ! 1902 __ 1902 __ 1902 __ 1903 __ 1904 __ 1904 __ 1904 __ 1904 __ 1904_ _ 1903 __ 1904 __ 1904 __ 1904 __ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 81 Market Vaults______$ 1,752 50 Market Stalls_ Execution FeesAdvertising __ Interest ________ Cutting Weeds_ Opening StreetsTotal___. 755 10 911 24 85 00 424 73 52 40 00- $47,113 23 Very respectfully, HBNBY B. DKEESON, City Marshal. 32 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR. SAVANNAH, GA.? January 1, 1906. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. SIRI beg to submit my report for the year 1905. Total number of permits issued during year 1905476 Number of permits carried over from 1904 51 Total number of permits for building operations in 1905 _________________________ 527 Permits carried over from 1905 tp 1906_______ 26 Actual number of permits used during 1905_______ 501 The building operations for the year were as follows: Finished ten story steel frame office building____ 1 Finished three story brick buildings- 2 Finished two story brick buildings-_ 6 Finished one story brick buildings 4 Finished three story wooden buildings 9 Finished two story wooden buildings___ 69 Finished one story wooden buildings169 Finished one marine railway- 1 Total number of buildings completed in 1905___ 261 Repairs, additions, sheds, etc., completed in 1905_360 Buildings, additions, sheds, etc., carried over to 1906 _________________________ 55 Respectfully submitted, H. BABTLETT, Building Inspector. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. EEPOET OF TAX ASSESSORS. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1906. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. DEAR SIRWe beg to present herewith the report of the Board of Tax Assessors for the year 1905. Stock in trade_____________________$ 2,124,605 Furniture, etc. _____________________ 1,056,635 Jewelry, Silverware, etc.; ______ 99,605 Musical Instruments__ 50,035 Libraries, etc.__ 58,910 Horses, Mules and Live Stock____________ 106,940 Vehicles ________________________ 118,895 Money and Solvent Accounts___________ 2.386.285 Stocks and Bonds__________________ 819,540 Promissory Notes _________________ 243,020 Mortgages ______________________ 195,490 Shipping ________________________ 1,421,450 Machinery and Fixtures_____________ 202,450 Banks ________________________ 3,537,800 Other Personal Property_____________ 34,305 Corporation Franchises______________ 770,599 $13,226,564 During the last year there were 527 permits issued from this office, the improvements amounting to ____________________$ 553,375 34 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. *i Total taxable property of the City of Savannah is as follows and is compared with 1904 to show increase in each class .- 1904 1905 Real Estate_____________$29,356,642 $29,970,933 Personal property_________ 12,494,700 13,226,564 Totals _____________$41,851,342 $43,197,497 Total for 1905____$43,197,497 @ $1.45 $626,363 70 Total for 1904____$41,851,342 @ $1.45 $606,844 46 Very respectfully submitted, J. H. H. OSBORNE, Chairman. SAMUEL REYNOLDS. MARION LUCAS. Board of Tax Assessors. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE. Headquarters Police Department. SAVANNAH, GA., .January 1, 1906. HON. HERMAN MTERS, Mayor. City of Savannah. SIRI have the honor to submit herewith my Third Annual Report as Superintendent of Police. During the year ending December 31, 1905, there were 5,562 arrests made. These figures show a decrease of 480 arrests when compared with the previous year. The year was a most satisfactory one in this department, as evidence of the fact that the members were attentive to their duties, and City Council could have hardly selected a more opportune time for increasing the salaries of the men. The holiday season passed without a homicide in the city and the streets were more orderly than during any Christmas holidays in a number of years. The men on duty experienced little difficulty in maintaining order and fewer arrests were made. The ordinance recently passed prohibiting the use of torpedo sticks in this city was obeyed to the letter. None of these sticks were used and the crowds that thronged Broughton street in no manner interfered with business on that" thoroughfare. The agitation against the scattering of paper on the streets meets with hearty approval of this department and the members of the force will in every way co-operate with the other city departments in this matter. The subject was gone into thoroughly at a recent conference of the Health Officer, the Superintendent of the Fire Department, the Director of Public Works and myself with the Chairman of the Streets and Lanes Committee. ~ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. I desire to commend the work done by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals during the year. The Society's activity resulted in the arrest of more than twice as many people as the year before for cruelly treating dum brutes. Only nine arrests were made in 1904, while twenty-three offenders were arraigned during the last year. These figures speak well for the Society which should be encouraged in every way. The improvements at the Station House, suggested in my report last year, will be made this year with the sanction of Council. The Police Committee has gone into the matter carefully and the improvements outlined have been agreed upon. They have been badly needed for several years. I wish to express appreciation of the cordial manner in which this department has been treated by the Mayor, the Police Committee and the Recorder. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES GAKFUNKEL. Superintendent of Police. The following are the number of arrests made during the year 1905, this does not include parties placed under the "Information Docket." CRIME Assault with Intent to Murder __ ... Arson - _---..---- ._ .. Accidental Killing . - Attempt to Commit Rape ..... Adultry and Fornication. . Burglary Carrying Concealed Weapons Cruelty to Animals .. .... --- -- Car Breaking-...- ------ - Cheating and Swindling... ------ ..... Contempt of Court .. Concealing Small Pox Disorderly Conduct, Drunk and Drunk and Disorderly . .. .- ..... .,_. __ ____ White 82 4 2 10 8 1 838 Colored 134 4 2 4 95 7 14 8 7 11 2 2489 Total 166 8 2 2 4 105 10 88 8 7 12 ?, 3822 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 87 CRIME Escape Convicts--.--.--- --.. - _--__.._ Fighting ._ - .--.-..- _....... Gambling - -- -------- .. Highway Robbery. ------- ._ _-------._--__ Horse Stealing- -..--.-.-.-----.-.-....... Insanity . .. .. Inciting Riot ------- - -... Keeping open a Tippling House on the Sab bath Day.. _ ____ - _ ____ Keeping a Lewd House.-.--. _ -.--.-----...- Keeping a Disorderly House.-.--- _ ... _ - _ Larceny ... - --.-------------.--.-... Licentious Conduct- .. _---.-.____ Manslaughter ... _ _. __ -------- __ .... Malicious Mischief- ____ __ .... ___ ._..__ Obtaining Money under False Pretense. _ _ Robbery by Force _ ...-...-._ . __ .. __ ... Rape . . .- ,. Suspicious Characters. ___ - __ _ .. _ _ - Stealing Rides on Railway Trains _ __ __ .. Swimming in the River _________ Shop Lifting.. _____ . ___ ..... ...... Selling Liquors to Minors... __ -..-.. .. . Trespass _ -- _ ------- _ -.....-. - U: S. Deserting Sailors and Soldiers ___ Vagrancy ..__...i _ .................... Violating Automobile Ordinance . - - Violating Bicycle Ordinance. - _-- .. Violating Hack Ordinance __ .---.. ..... Violating Quarantine Ordinance .... Violating Sanitary Ordinance _____ .... . Writing Policy _ ... _ _. __ . _ ... .... Total number of arrests, Whites __ ._ .. Total number or arrests, Colored . ... .. Total number of arrests for year. . . . While 1 59 6 1 2 6 1 83 2 1 50 84 11 9 1 2 21 4 6 5 8 8 8 2 1160 ! Colored 15 329 1 23 8 8 12 4 3 3 4 510 53 4 4 2 18 5 419 61 16 1 2 2 48 8 82 4 8 17 3492 Total 16 888 7 23 8 4 14 4 9 8 6 543 53 6 1 4 2 18 5 469 95 28 9 2 2 2 23 52 6 13 40 12 11 1Q 5562 -1,170 A QQO _5.E62 38 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Arrests Made by Detectives. January __________ 59 July ____________ 78 February _________ 48 August _ 63 March ___________ 83 September ________ 76 April ___________ 89 October __________ 91 May ____________ 74 November ____ 86 June ___________ 73 December _ __131 Total___________________________951 Value of property recovered by detectives$36,517.93 Offices and buildings found open___512 Officers' Eeports. January ________18,436 July __________18,323 February _______17,122 August 17,646 March _________18,242 September ______17,348 April __________17,986 October ________17,887 May __________17,864 November _______17,904 June __________17,790 December _______18,112 Total"._______________________214,660 Patrol Calls. January _"________463 July _______397 February _________371 August __434 March __________486 September _________408 April____________364 October __._____379 May 402 November ________429 June 389 December _____._:439 Total______________________4,961 Ambulance Calls. January _________118 July ____________116 February ___ 80 August __________ 87 March ___ 91 September ________110 April ____________ 93 October __________124 May ____________112 November ________108 June 97 December ________103 Total,._,_______.___________1,239 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 89 CHANGES IN THE DEPARTMENT DURING THE YEAR. D. W. Jeraigan. D. R. Woods. W. P. White F. A. Harms. W. P. Sims. H. G. Beiber. Appointed. J. T. McLaughlin. P. H. Moehrke. T. P. Roach. J. N. Lewis. T. D. Putch. Resigned. W. Fogarty. J. Behrman. Dismissed. B. McGonigle. Retired. M. McQuade. 40 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. ROSTER OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. NAME Charles Garfunkel __ J. R. Haynu __ Mock, J. M _ . __ . Baughn, H. W.-- _ Davis, R. E.-_ .._- MeCool, J. -- Murphy, T. C- Woods, J. A... -------- Stark, J. -- Murphy, J. J, __ Wall V T Bostick, R. B. ----- Atkinson, C. J. - "Ro/*!?**!* W1 T > Brazell, P, P.__-.-- _ Brantley, J. H- ------- RAC* f* Tt Blumberg, L. -- Brown, J. E.----- .. Bryant, B. S. Beach, J. K-- --- Burns, C. Cleary, T. P. Christian, J. A. PhriaHft P T Cowart, C. S._ Cronin, D. J.--- . Cohen, M. G. Collins, C. A. - - Claacy, J. J._.-----.--- Cooen, D. _ ..--._ . _ Collins, M. N. . Duffy, T. J. - - Davis, E. T.... ........ Davls, M - Davis, R. T.._ __ Davis, R. B, - Deignan, J. J. - Dwyer, L._ ------ TIMtrrwo "P T l?a Troll T Fleming, M, B. - Futch, T. D.- ---- Guilfoyle. J...- .__. Griffin, T. J. __ -- __ Higgins, J. S. Hallford, J. S. __- RAJTK Superintendent __ Clerk __ -_.-. Sergeant _ ----- tt a Detective _ - 11 tt Private -.___ __ Private . __ __ tt X t, tt 11 tl l< tl tt tt tt tt It tt tt tt It tl tt tt tl tl II II tt It tt tt tt II tl "* tt It " WHEN APPOINTED January 26, 1903. December 1, 1899. Ton 11 a I*T7 "1 Q "1 fifil September 19, 1881. September 13, 1869. September 24, 1891. A ncnict 99 1 fiQH n/*tnhar 9^1 1 SQ7 September 1, 1893. IWrt vATn Hof 9A 1 SQ7 December 2, 1898. September 1, 1891. April 8, 1896. July 24, 1891. Tulv 91 1Qfl9 October 7, 1868. February 4, 1896. February 4, 1896. September 25, 1902. October 16, 1897. T1-D- 93 1OA9 February 28, 1902. Till TT- 9*? lOflQ August 3, 1903. October 1, 1890. October 1, 1890. October 9, 1900. December 10, 1887. July 23, 1902. December 8, 1896. O/tfrvhAr fi 1 Qflft February 11, 1904. December 11, 1904. October 11, 1900. August 18, 1881. Tulv fi IfiQQ January 10, 1890. Tiiltr 9t tt ti a tt tt tt it it tt tt tt t t t t t t i it tt tt tt tt tt Electrician -.____ Foreman .-_ __ _ tt Retired __.-. Retired _____ Retired _ ----- December 22, 1899. January 16, 1900. July 2, 1900. October 9, 1900. October 11, 1904. March 29, 1905. June 24, 1905. December 14, 1891. September 7, 1898. January 26, 1891. September 17, 1871. March 6, 1901. October 6, 1897. March 2, 1903. October 1, 1905. February 14, 1896. November 29, 1902. December 4, 1903. October 1, 1899. October 28, 1905. March 13, 1902. July 2, 1900. July 21, 1902. July 29, 1905. March 29, 1905. March 16, 1901. October 25, 1901. June 11, 1904. October 25, 195. February 4, 1896. December 1, 1882. Tiilv 9 7 5 3 2 3 1 ?, 2 2 3 2 4 36 |Defective Flues 2 5 "5 1 2 1 2 "2" 4 24 1 Incendiary and |Supposed Incendiary 2 1 1 4 1 2' 1 1 2 15 |Flying Sparks 3 7 4 2 5 1 1 5 2 30~ IUnknown 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 7 3 i |Kxploslons 1 i '2 3 1 2 1 1 '2 14 IFoul Chimneys 5 4 'i 2 "i 2 3 10 34 I>nd False Tests 2 6 2 i 6 1 3 2 1 3 27 1of City Out 1 2 3 -- 6 t* a0 7 5 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 5 12 39 1 t* 38 43 23 23 35 22 8 18 15 18 35 47 315 Fire Statistics, 1905. MONTHS January .............. March ................ April ................. May .................. June ................. July .................. August ............... September ............ October ............... November ............ December ............ Total.............. Fire Originated In 10 1?Sso M& ss 5-S Km 15 'i 4 5 7 2 4 4 5 8 16 1 *c gl 1[E 20 22 15 15 17 8 5 10 6 12 18 26 83 | 174 1 2 a*Sa S.a O 3 10 6 4 3 7 1 4 5 1 9 5 58 Confined to Point ofOrigin 28 35 15 17 20 19 5 17 14 16 27 44 257 Confined to Floor Origin of 7 "l" .... 1 2 12 Confined to Building Origin of 2 5 7 5 4 2 8 ... 6 1 35 Extended to Adjoining Property 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1Conflagration - MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 88 SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1905. MB. JOHN E. MAGUIBE, Superintendent Fire Department. DEAR SIKI herewith respectfully submit my report from January 1st, to December 31st, 1905, inclusive: The following installations were made: Incandescant Lights_____________________ 7,282 Fixtures for Incandescant Lights____________ 3,419 Electric Fans _______________________ 274 Electric Motors_______ 51 Are Lights_______________________ 153 Electric Signs ____________ 3 "Wiring for other electric service, instruments, etc. 32 A total of 1,650 inspections were made and fees to the amount of $548.25 collected by the City Treasurer. The above report includes inspections of wiring and other electric service for temporary work. Very respectfully, W. A. HANCOCK, Acting Electric Inspector. 84 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Report Fire Alarm Telegraph. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1906. MR. JOHN E. MAGUIRE, Superintendent Fire Department. DEAR SIRI have the pleasure to submit the following report of the Fire Alarm Telegraph Service for the year ending December 31, 1905. During the year 608 alarms were turned in over the lines of the alarm system. Telephones are credited with 197 and the alarm boxes with 66. For Fire ____________________ 236 For Daily Tests_______________ 345 For False and Test_____________ 27 Total__________________ 608 The fire alarm consists of the following: 1 8-circuit controlling board. 190 cells of chloride accumulators (6 ampere hour Type "T.") 1 12-eircuit automatic repeater. 82 street boxes 90 poles. 2 bell strikers. 6 combination gongs and indicators. 2 18-inch gongs 41% miles insulated copper wire, No. 10 and No. 12. 3 indicators. 5 electric trips. 8 6-inch gongs. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 85 Expenses. Salary _____________________$ 600 00 Box, wire, tools, etc.___________ 354 03 Extra labor on system____________ 12 73 Expenses Superintendent to Convention_ 50 00 Total____'_____________$1,016 76 During the year one new box was received and installed: Box 523, at Eagle Manufacturing Company's plant at Louisville road and Magazine avenue. Recommendations. That the Superintendent of Fire Alarm and Police Telegaph be provided with a competent assistant. That fire alarm headquarters be installed in a fireproof building. That a register be provided at headquarters for every circuit. That the mechanism in all boxes be changed so as to include platinum point breaks and non-interfering mechanism, eventually with successive attachment. That not less than 18 of the old boxes be replaced. That all boxes have keys attached, either with or without a glass guard, and until keys are attached, that a sign be immediately posted near every box indicating where the keys may be found. That boxes be painted red and be furnished with red lights wherever praetiele. That not less than 12 additional boxes be installed at once and the policy of continued additions be adopted for 86 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. the future. Localities now in need of boxes are: Near Beynolds Square, Oglethorpe Avenue, two locations; Gaston, near Montgomery Street; two or three locations in Collinsville; three locations near Barnard Street, south of "Waluburg Street, etc. That special circuits be provided for the tower bells, to be operated by a manual transmitter, and that the gongs in the department houses be connected to additional special circuits. That circuits be placed underground wherever conduit space is available and the underground construction be constantly extended. That the overhead wiring be put in good shape, all sections having defective insulation be replaced. That the batteries be charged by current of not more than 220 volts. That all alarms be sent to the electric light and power company and to the gas company. That every box be tested at least once a month. That proper provision should be made whereby towboats shall receive all alarms of fire. That the Superintendent of Fire Alarm be provided with a suitable office so that he may be enabled to keep proper records of the system. 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. CLAIBOBNB, Superintendent Fire Alarm. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER. Or. Statement of Cash Received and Disbursed from January 1st, 1905, to December 31st, 1905, Cr. Cash in Treasury Jan. 1st, 1905 CITY LOTS Received from James' McGuire for 2 3-10 Acres of Lot No. 4 Old Water Works Tract__ 1,150 00 Received from James L. Rankin for Lots Nos. 6, 8, 10 and 12 Old Water Works Tract___ 2,850 00 Received from Messrs. Gardner & Mercer for Lots Nos. 26 and 27, Thomas Ward__ 5,400 00 Received from M. Bluenthal for strip of Land on the East Side of Abercorn Street between 42d Street and Estill Avenue _______..__ 120 00 Received from George A. Beach for Lot No. 98 and a portion of Lot No. 97, Solomons Ward 2,100 00 Received from Edward Taylor for Eastern Strip of Lot No. 1 Law Ward ._._._....._ 115 70 $ 101,075 34 BOARD OF HEALTH Salaries of Health Officer, City Physicians and Keeper of Pest House ____.______-$ 17,699 96 Time of Hands Disinfecting. Printing Mortuary Reports, Circular, Postage, etc...__.____ Vaccine Points, Soap, Forage, Ice, etc. _ __ - __ - _. _ Coffins and Wagons for Paupers Rent of Telephones Articles Destroyed, etc. ... Chief Sanitary Inspector, for use of Buggy .. 303 55 264 25 2,277 60 331 25 158 00 29 00 250 00$ 21,313 61 O sa TJ O BOARD OF HEALTH (Quarantine) Salaries of Inspectors and Expenses ______________ 4,488 46 CITY CLOCKS Attending City Clocks. CHARITY Female Orphan Asylum. 153 06 520 00 4,488 46 153 06 Received from John L. Day for Northeast part of Lot 34 and North Part of Lot 85 and SG Reppard Ward ______ Mrs. McStay ..._..__........._ 144 00 Mrs, Fender ..__.__...__... 144 00 Kings Daughters ..... ......._ 800 00 111 CO 11,847 30 Working People's Home..... 300 00 Savannah Orphans' Benevolent Society __.....___...... 440 00 Clerk of CouncilExpended for Charity .._....__._...... 1,189 18 Mary McLean Circle ______ 275 00 Savannah Hospital Refunded for Taxes -_.__.._- 2,031 00 Georgia InfirmaryRefunded for Taxes .____ 547 65 Savannah Port SocietyRefunded for Taxes_ 356 25 Park View SanitariumRefunded for Taxes____ 250 40 Union Society Refunded for Taxes __........._.....__ 1,100 00 Westminister Presby. Church Refunded for Taxes..... 38 70 Telfair HospitalRefunded for Taxes _____________ 870 C3 Womana' Home Mission Society Refunded for Taxes ...__.. 189 60 Charity HospitalRefunded for Taxes .....____._ 44 50 Si& COI ELECTRIC FEES Received from Sundry Persons for Electric Pees . . 648 25 Womans' Temperance, Union Refunded for Taxes _____ 282 75 Mrs. Cain _...__......__.__.... 84 00 Mount Tabor Baptist Church 6 44 St. Paul's Lutheran Church Refunded for Paving_____ 155 64 9,269 01 CITY LAMPS Lighting Streets from Dec. 1st, - 1904, to Nov. 30th, 1905-___ 37,232 61 37,232 61 Q DRY CULTURE Time of Hands ..________ 9,047 35 >. Lumber, Lime, Cement, Forage, 3 Etc. _________.___.... 860 77 ; 9,908 12 c DISPENSARY Salaries of Keeper and Assistant 2,455 73 Lighting, Fuel, Ice, etc. ____ 293 02 Rent of Building _.__....__.. 480 00 Printing and Stationery____. 5 00 - Drugs, etc. _ 1,721 99 Insurance 17 44 Rent of Telephone _______ 25 00 4,998 18 ELECTRIC FEES Repairs to Bicycle, Printing and 548 25 Stationery ___________ 18 25 18 25 FEES Received from Harbor Pees for Year Ending Dec. 31th, 1905.. Received from City Marshal for Executions ..... .. FIRE DEPARTMENT Received from the Superintendent of the Fire Department, Proceeds of Sale of Horses, Barrels, Sacks, etc..____.. GROUND RENTS Received from Ground Rents... 5,404 74 911 24 C.815 98 201 13 201 13 7,772 17 7,772 17 FIRE DEPARTMENT Pay Roll -.......__..._. Attending Sick Stock._...... Horses ..__.._. .. Harness and Repairs to Same.. Repairs to Engines........ Oil, Paiint, Fuel, Soda, etc...... Repairs to Buildings ..__... Hose, etc. _..__.......__... Incidentals ... ......_. Tools and Repairs .......... Furniture anl Fixtures ._. Rent of Telephones ......_. Fire Alarm . .. Surgeons Fees ........ .._. Beds and Bedding for Men__. Repairs to Heaters _. Extra Labor on Fire Alarms Pensions . . .... Printing and Stationery.... Forage _. ........_. Shoeing . 07,094 38 280 02 1,250 00 215 15 7CO 9G 2,095 80 220 28 88 10 313 80 363 39 207 91 392 C7 354 03 72 G5 40 79 3 58 12 73 SCO 00 134 75 4,487 65 581 70 FIRE AND POLICE UNIFORMS Firemen's Uniforms, Shirts Caps, etc.___...____ 3,781 77 Police Uniforms, Helmets, etc.. 4,435 89 79,330 94 8,217 66 GROUND RENT LOTS Received for Balances due on Ground Rent Lots.. 10,434 83 10,434 C3 GWINNETT STREET TUNNEL Received from the Savannah Electric Company their Proportion as per Contract 114,070.07, Less Credit $434.00 13,636 07 Received from the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Co., their Proportion as per Contract 114,070.07 Less Credit $7,729.60__ 6,340 47 Received from Commissioners of Public Works, Proceeds of Old Lumber ..... .. HARBOR AND WHARVES Received from P. O'Connor, amount of his bill paid twice, and same returned in Cash to Treasurer ...,. 19 85 80 75 20,057 29 19 85 GRADING STREETS Time of Hands_______ Material, etc. ....... 614 03 11 90 GWINNETT STREET TUNNEL Time of Hands __________ 1,579 78 Cement, Lumber, Shells, Pipe, etc _..______ 2,399 49 Sidewalks .__________ 425 60 Use of Teams ..______... ' 361 35 Savannah Lumber Company on Contract .____________ 20,171 15 HARBOR AND WHARVES Expense of Horse and Buggyj._. 240 00 Rent of Office ______.___ 240 00 Fuel, Postage, Lights, etc___ 469 00 Salary of Clerk __________ 900 00 Rent of Telephone _______ 115 00 Buggy and Harness ___ 150 00 HOSPITALS Savannah Hospital, Keeping City Patients for year___.__._ 3,000 00 625 93 I 24,937 37 2,114 00 St. Joseph Infirmary, Keeping City Patients for year........ 3,250 00 Georgia Infirmary, Keeping City Patients for year.__..__ 4,500 00 Park View Sanitarium, Keeping City Patients for year_..... 2,750 00 Charity Hospital, Keeping City Patients for year._... 900 00 14,400 00 INCIDENTALS Telegrams, Postage, etc. 819 56 Premium on Bonds of City Officers and Employes....... 307 50 Fuel, Lights, Ice, etc.______ 974 57 City Marshal for use of Buggy.. 260 00 Cost of Court __-----__--.. 78 73 Pasting Coupons from City Savannah Bonds in Coupon Book- '100 00 Expenses of Commissioners of Pilotage for 1906________ 75 00 J. R. Creamer Compiling Ordinances ___ 100 00 Expense of City Marshal Attending Convention .__.._ 35 00 Rental of Telephones ._. 114 00 Extra Compensation Paid City Attorney ..__-. - 250 00 S I CO S INCIDENTALS Received from the National Bank of Savannah for Interest on dally balances. 5,832 35 Received for Surveying Lots and Making Plats ....__..__ 172 00 Received from City Marshal for Interest on Executions ... 424 73 Received from Foreman of City Lots for Pound Fees..._ 25 00 Expenses of City Attorney to I Washington ..._..._ 71 50 j Entertaining Railroad Commissioners ____.________. 80 75 Election Managers 304 00 Preparing List of Voters 254 55 S. P. Brazzell for Erecting Voting Stands __..__...__ 50 00 ' * J. R. Creamer, Compiling Election Returns ___----____ 50 00 J. K. P. Carr, Swearing Election Managers ___-______ 20 00 > J. R. Creamer, Indexing Tax Ordinances __..__ 50 00 R. Schnieder, for Repairing Clock at 38th Street Engine 6,454 08 House ..____...__ _ 50 00 4,045 16 J| I INTEREST - Coupons from City of Savannah Bonds of Issue 1879__._.. 135,967 60 135,967 50 Coupons from City of Savannah Bonds of Issue of 1883____ 12,751 09 12,751 09 Coupons from Old City of Savannah Bonds .___.___ 75 00 75 00 INSPECTION FEES Received for examination of Plumbing __________ 723 BOLAUREL GROVE CEMETERY Received from Burial Fees__ Received from Sale of Lots__ LIQUOR LICENSES Received from Liquor Licenses. 1,879 00 1,251 00 MARKETS Received from Collections Received from rent of Vaults_ Received from rent of Stalls.... METER INSPECTION Received from Inspection of Gai Meters ...........___ 10,558 25 1,752 60 755 10 13 00 723 50 3,130 00- 54,336 41 54,336 41 13,065 85 13 00 INSPECTION FEES Salaries of Inspectors .......__ 2,535 00 Postage, Printing and Stationery 27 66 LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY Salary ot Keeper and Time ot Hands .._....__........ Material, Tools, Forage, etc. Flowers and Plants .....____ Rent of Telephone.-..... Printing and Stationery Hot House Boiler, etc . LAW DEPARTMENT City Attorney's Incidental Account . ..... . MARKET Salaries of Cleric, Assistant and Time of Hands ..__.__...-.. Lighting and Fuel . Sawdust, Brooms, Soap, etc. Insurance __..._......____ Repairs and Material 5.G46 92 495 IS 118 CC 25 00 4 75 548 25 650 00 3,402 00 615 07 552 70 25 00 358 30 MAINTENANCE OF HOUSE DRAINAGE Salaries of Inspectors and Hands 3,883 80 Plumbing Work, etc_...___ 18 25 2,582 55 6,738 76 650 00 4,953 07 3,902 05 CO > I MAINTENANCE OP ASPHALT STREETS Gravel, Drayage, etc, __ 371 20 Repairing Streets _____... 7,699 64 Time of Hands __________ 261 00 8,331 84 OPENING STREETS George H. Miller __.____ 600 00 Ellen E. Lynch ..___......_ 444 78 Gibbs and Hayes ________ 223 21 Catherine McRae .._____ 212 50 Est. L. A. Falligant.._____ 2,144 25 J. P. Brooks' Guardian__ ___ 500 00 Belle S. Hardee _________ 450 00 J. P. Brooks' Guardian _____ BOO 00 J. F. Brooks' Guardian ____ 100 00 A. H. Entelman __._______ 500 00 Mrs. W. S. Sawyer________ 492 30 Horace Rivers _________ 250 00 Charles E. Stults ___________ 374 56 M. L. Byck ___.-__________ 433 33 Horace Rivers _______ 300 00 John Ohsiek ._....__.____ 250 00 William McNichols -_______ 325 00 Catherine C. Baker._______ 333 33 A. R. Lawton __________ 509 67 L. L. Poultney ___.___._.__. 338 88 P. R. Moale __________.. 29 81 96 MAYOR'S ANNUAL RKPORT. o o OQ o E> t* O ' to o o ' SO W > ( N O rt o ^ a> O 2 P. H. Minis Note due June 30th, 1904, charged in Dec. 1904, Note not presented, and same Credited as Cash ______ 239 82 PAVING STREETS Received from Office Collections Received from City Marshal Beceived from Foremen of City Lots, Proceeds of Sale of Sacks ... 28,829 12 6,946 45 Land Purchased _________ 4,715 99 Recording Deeds-________ 37 00 Removing Houses ______-. 686 00 390 31 Time of Hands, etc.-.- 196 73 42,239 33 PARK AND SQUARES Time of Hands ___. ______ 7,272 30 Material, Tools, etc ___..__ 438 84 Plants, Trees, etc.____ 104 65 > Printing and -Stationery 10 75 Forage, Fuel, Shoeing, etc..__ 1,273 74 Insurance __ 16 00 9,116 28 FORSYTH PARK EXTENTION Artificial Stone Walk, as per Contract .._~___._... 2,815 99 2,815 99 PARK AND SQUARE (Tree Planting and Nursery) Time of Hands .._._ 1,232 53 Q Material, etc. ______.___ 112 01 Trees, etc. ____________ 115 80 1,460 34 59 30 35,834 87 PAVING STREETS Paving and Improving Streets.. 72,865 86 72,865 86 POLICE DEPARTMENT Salaries .._.-___ 79,098 79 Material and Repairs ..__._ 169 97 POLICE DEPARTMENT Received for Keeping Prisoners. 161 35 Received from Union Station Company Salary of Policemen 260 00 Received from Sale of Horses.. 189 00 Fuel and Lights _'______ 657 44 Shoeing, Repairing Vehicles, Harness, etc, _..._...__ 879 26 Insurance ______...__... 810 00 Printing and Stationery, Postage, etc. . .. .......... 265 05 Rental of Telephones ....___ 149 85 Forage _...__._....... 3,198 29 Food for Prisoners __...___.. 1,365 27 Medicine and Attending Sick Stock ............._..__... 223 30 Horses ____.___....... 675 00 Equipment, etc. . _. 181 39 Gamewell System ____ 306 63 Barracks Supplies 426 40 Detective Department . 18 61 Medical Attention to> Emergency Calls -...._-..-,.__ 65 00 Postage and Telegrams..... 56 63 Superintendent Attending Conventions _____ 100 00 W. D. Claiborne Attending Conventions ___._- 50 00 Dues to National Association of Chief of Police and Bureau of Information ___-- 20 10 610 35 Detective Wagon, Horse, etc 476 33 88,693 31 K o P5 0} > I3 PUBLIC BUILDINGS (New City Hall) H. W. Witcover, Architect..__.... 6,239 65 Savannah Contracting Company, payments for work on New City Hall.as per contract..._ 132,807 14 Insurance .___._..__..... 671 50 Howard Clock Company __... 750 00 Electric Supply Company.__- 4,000 00 Tlmeof Hands--...... 8281 143,55110 PAVING SIDEWALKS | Time of Hands, Material etc.__ 9,184 96 9,184 96 PUBLIC LIBRARY Appropriation by Council ._.__ 3,000 00 3,000 00 . SINKING FUND BONDS, 1879 Bonds Cancelled and Retired, Issue 1879* ___...___-- 39,510 40 39,510 40 SINKING FUND BONDS 1883 Bonds Cancelled and Retired, issue 1883 __..___._____ 2,185 00 2,185 00 POLICE COURT Received from Police Court for Pines ________.__- 10,243 BOPRINTING AND STATIONERY Received from City Marshal for Advertising ._____. 85 00 RENT ACCOUNT Received from L. Gibbs, Son & Co., for rent of Wharf Slip, foot of Whitaker Street, from Nov. 1st, 1903, to Oct. 31st, 1904 __.._._..._..... 100 00 Received for Rent of Lots, Springfield Plantation ._.. 50 00 Received for Rent of Houses. 4 . 103 72 10,243 50 85 00 POLICE RESERVES Appropriation by Council___- 2,999 88 2,999 88 PRINTING AND STATIONERY City Printing, Printing Circulars. Proceedings of Council, Mayor's report for 1904, and Stationery ._ 4,656 91 4,656 91 PUBLIC BUILDINGS Fuel and Lights ..._. Incidentals __ Insurance . -....._ Printing and Stationery __.. 795 43 99 80 18 50 16 25 929 98 fe RESURFACING STREETS Time of Hands _......... 316 02 253 72 Material ..__......__..__..__ 1,873 55 2,189 57 6 SPECIAL APPROPRIATION Salary of Keeper of Powder Magazine ________ 120 00 V. G, Schreck, for List of Property Owners in Extended Limits __.._....___..__... 950 00 Post A. Travelers Protective Association Appropriations __... 2,000 00 g 09 > 2! Appropriation, Reduced Rate Convention ._______.. 1,000 00 4,070 00 SEWER ACCOUNT WEST BROAD STREET EXTENSION Time of Hands __.___.._.. 1,502 1C Castings, etc. .._...._.._.... 135 70 Lumber, Pipe. etc. ....__.__ 121 16 1,819 01 STREET AND LANES (Emmet Park) Artificial Stone Walk..._..._. 944 46 Material, etc. .____._..... 67 00 1,001 46 SEWER WEST BROAD STREET ^ EXTENSION Time of Hands .._..-....._.. 270 24 Material __._........_....... 201 20 471 44 SALARIES Salaries of Aldermen, City Officers, Clerks for year ending December 31st, 1905, and Auditor for examining the books of the Treasurer, Marshal and Clerk of Council. 47,974 86 47,974 86 SCAVENGER DEPARTMENT Salary of Superintendent and Time of Hands ____ ___. 24,718 50 g 55 F SCAVENGER DEPARTMENT Received from Chatham County as per Contract for Garbage for the Year...._____ Received from W. W. Osborne for Service rendered by John J. Garrlty for boring an Artesian well at White Bluff.... SIDEWALKS DEPARTMENT Received for Repairing and Laying Sidewalks ..____.. Received from the Foreman of City Lots, Pounds or Sale of Empty Sacks, Barrels, etc..__ Received from the Southern Railway Company, Amount of Freight Bill Paid Twice, and returned as Cash . -____ Received from the City Marshal 3,000 00 125 00 3,125 00 7,675 91 300 74 IS 00 1,731 90 9,726 55 Forage .____..._...._ Tools, etc. .__...__--__-. Lumber, Hardware, etc. ..__ Attending Sick Stock__..__. Rent of Telephone .._._____ Harness and Repair to same.. Lighting Stables _______ Insurance ._____..__ Use of Teams....... Garbage __. Mules .. .. . Fuel ..__..__.___...__. STREET AND LANES Time of Hands .__..__.._. Forage _.__... Oyster Shells __.__.. Cement, Brick, Lumber, etc... Attending Sick Stock._.... Harness and Repairs to same_ Printing and Stationery ...__ Insurance .....- Mules _-__-_.____--__. .. Freight Charges and Drayage. Plumbing Work ............. Lighting Stables and Fuel._ Catch Basins __......__ Repairs to Pavement, etc. . 6,818 09 99 75 2,113 66 143 50 63 00 147 67 267 13 102 50 186 00 8,893 32 674 00 36 50 45,547 68 4,326 26 726 22 3,394 07 195 00 486 73 233 03 198 00 674 00 153 10 12 00 208 73 157 50 23 88 44,263 62 56,336 20 SINK DEPARTMENT Received for Clearing Vaults_ TAXES, 1899 Received from City Marshal__ TAXES, 1900 Received from City Marshal__ TAXES, 1901 Received from City Marshal.... TAXES, 1902 Received from City Marshal__ TAXES, 1903 Received from City Marshal 6,511 35 6,511 35 8 70 13 05 7 98 345 86 8 70 13 05 7 98 345 86 1,650 03 1,650 03 TAXES, 1904 Received from Office Collections 119,352 04 Received from City Marshal.... 18,874 66 138,226 70 TAXES, 1905 Received from Office Collections from Real Estate, etc. 414,745 71 Specific Taxes ______...._ 94,395 40 SINK DEPARTMENT Salary of Superintendent-_.. Cleaning Vaults ......._.. Forage ........... ...... Printing and Stationery.. TAXES, 1904 Amount Refunded by Council. 1,300 00 5,352 25 158 35 10 35 6,820 61 7 25 1 I 8 7 25 Received from Badges One Horse Wagons -.. 4,261 20 Two Horse Wagons .-_____ 1,490 40 One Horse Trucks _______ 349 40 Two Horse Trucks __1....... 915 60 One Horse Hacks ..___ 720 00 Two Horse Hacks __ 80 00 Two Horse Ominibus...-- 43 20 Street Hucksters ...._____. 133 50 Dogs ....__..__...._.... 2,011 40 Three Horse Trucks ______ 25 20 Street Cars ____ _______ 675 00 Poultry Dealers _. 58 50 Peddlers ______-.____.. 72 00 Received from City Marshal__ 11,703 19 531,679 70 WATER WORKS Received from Water Rents 107,796 08 Received from W. W. Osborne for services rendered by W. H. Peck for boring an Artesian Well at White Bluff___... 100 00 Received for use of Water for Laying Cement Pavements.- 84 26 TAXES, 1905 Amount Refunded by Council... 4,464 50 4,464 53 ! O 02 > 25 25 f WATEBi WORKS Salaries of Officers and Employees for year ending No- - vember 30th, 1905 _______ 18,810 10 Running Expense of Pump and Engine ___.......__... 17,209 68 Incidentials ._____.___ _ 1,138 07 Repairs .______________ 353 80 Improvement Account _ 105 00 Extension Account -..__. 6,889 16 Received from Sale of Meters and Taps ._...______. 31 00 108,011 34 $1,082,757 61 Air Lift __..............._.. Cash on Hand Dec. 31st, 1905. 5,058 95 49,364 76 43,875 77 $1,082,757 61 We the undersigned Committee on Finance have examined the accounts of the City Treasurer, from January 1st, 1905 to the 81st day of December. 1905 and find same correct with proper vouchers and a balance in the Treasury of $43 875,77 (Forty-Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents). JAMES M. DIXON, Chairman, E. A. M. SCHRODER, J. F. CANTY, F. M. OLIVER, Finance Committee. K I ra K14 I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 105 WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT. Superintendent's Report for the Year 1905. SAVANNAH, GA., January 2, 1906. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. City of Savannah. SIRI have the honor to submit herewith my Annual Report for the Water Works Department for the year ending December 31, 1905. The appropriation for 1905 was $48,864.08. The cost of maintainance and repairs amounted to $36,894.00, and the amount which went for betterments was $12,470,76; this includes air lift, mains, fire hydrants, valves, taps, gas and electric testing machines. The receipts for the year 1905 are_______$ 108,011 34 Total Expenditures_________________ 49,364 76 Leaving a surplus of___$ 58,646 58 The accompanying statements show in detail the operation of the Water Works Department for the year ending December 31, 1905: Pumpage. The total pumpage for the past year was 3,220,411,479 gallons-; an average per twenty-four hours or 8,823,046 gallons. Coal Consumption. The total amount of coal consumed during the year was 3,710.7 tons; an average per twenty-four hours of 10.16 tons. 106 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Monthly Statement of Pumpage. Gallons. January _____________ . _______________ 274,390,689 February _______________________ 262,867,219 March _________________________ 282,848,380 April _______________________ ^ _ 278,527,802 May __________________________ 277,470,953 June _________________________ 266,275,787 July __________________________ 265,335,592 August ________________________ 261,616,284 September ______________________ 262,110,188 October __ _ ___________________ 274,828,589 November ______________________ 263,313,809 December ____________ - ________ ___ 250,826,187 i Total ______________________ 3,220,411,479 i i ' * Expenses. .i The following statement shows in detail the expenses of the Department for the past year: t Salaries Account __________ ________ $18,810 10 ; Weekly Pay Roll __________________ 3,800 88 Running Account ___________________ 13,208 80 Repairs Account ___ _ ___ 353 80 Incidental Account _____ _______ _______ __ 1,138 07 Improvement Account ___ ____ 105 00 Extension Account _____ __________________ 6,889 16 Air Life Account ________ ___ _________ 5,058 95 Total Expenditures________.__.___$49,364 76 Appropriation _____________ -___ 48,864 08 Balance ___________________$ 500 68 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 107 Miscellaneous. Statement showing the miscellaneous work done by the employes of the Department during the past year: Water shut off for City Taxes______________ 19 Special Inspections for the City Treasurer_______ 96 Leaks Reported by Health Inspectors__________4,596 Water Rent Due, and Notices Served________ 521 Water Shut Off on account Leaks_________1_.._ 811 Water Turned On________________________ 22 Special Inspections______________________5,849 Repairs to Mains______________:________ 18 Gate Valves Packed and Repaired____________ 338 Repairs to Chess-pools___________________ 383 Repairs to Meters______________________ 5 Fire Hydrants packed and repaired____ 729 Fire Hydrants moved___________________ 16 New Fire Hydrants___________________ 13 New Taps__________________________ 364 New Mains, (feet)______________________6,511 New Gate Valves___________________-__ 7 New Valve Boxes put in___________ 115 Extension of Mains. New mains were laid during the past year at the following locations : Location. Feet. Size. On Harmon from Henry to Gwinnett______1,572 6" " Atlantic from Gwinnett to Bolton______ 336 6" " 33rd from R. R. crossing to Reynolds___ 588 6" " Reynolds from 33rd, South__________ 408 6" " Congress from Abercorn, East________ 468 6" " Jones from West Broad to Whitaker___1,416 12" " Jones from Abercorn to Price________ 948 8" " Oglethorpe Avenue from Farm to West Boundary__________________ 480 6" " Dooley Ave. from Louisville Road South_ 325 2" Total____________________6,541 108 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Deducting 1.416 feet of 12" and 948 feet of 8" pipe laid on Jones street to replace old 4" mains, leaves a grand total to date of 66 miles and 824 feet. There was also laid in Laurel Grove Cemetery 803 feet of 1%" and 200 feet of 1%" pipe. New Fire Hydrants. The following is a statement of new Fire Hydrants placed during the past year: One on Jones and Montgomery, S.-W. corner. , One on Jones and Jefferson, S.-W. corner. One on Jones, near Tattnall, North side. One on Jones and Whitaker, N.-W. corner, i One on Jones and Lincoln, N.-W. corner. One on Jones and Habersham, N.-W. corner. One on Jones and Price, N.-W. corner. ! One on Thirty-Third and Reynolds, S.-W. corner. : One on Reynolds, near Thirty-Fifth, West side. j One on Congress and Lincoln, N.-E. corner. One on Harmon and Duffy, N.-W. corner. One on Harmon and Waldburg Lane, N.-W. corner. ' One on Oglethorpe Avenue and West Boundary, S.-E. corner. Making a total of thirteen new hj'drants and a grand total to date of 658. New Gate Valves. New Gate Valves were placed at the following locations: One 12" on Jones and Whitaker streets. One 8" on Jones and Price streets. , One 6" on Atlantic Avenue and Bolton street. ] One 6" on Thirty-Third and East Broad streets. I One 6" on Henry and Harmon streets. One 6" on Gwinnett and Harmon streets. One 6" on Oglethorpe Avenue and Farm streets. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Making a total of 7 new Gate Valves and a grand total to date of 404. New Meters. New Meters were plaeeyd at the following locations: One 4"atDeSotoHotel. One 2 " at Meyer & Richardson's. One 1" at Standard Oil Co. One % " at Mrs. Winters. One %" at Central of Georgia. One 1" at Savannah & Beaufort S. S. Line. Making a total to date of 68 Meters. Pumps and Compressors. Pump No. 410 has been in operation during the past year 3,387 hours, and Pump No. 411 5,373 hours. The bushings in No. 410 have been replaced with the Chase Patent Ajustable Bushings, and all of the admission and discharge valves have been overhauled and vales renewed where found necessary. Both sets of pumps are now in first-class condition; the slippage being reduced to a minimum. The Compressors have been operated alternately during the year and have given perfect satisfaction. X Boilers and Furnaces. The Boilers are in first-class condition; free from scale and all other defects. All of the furnaces have been, re-lined with fire brick and are now in good condition, with the exception of grate bars; these will be renewed this year. Boilers are inspected quarterly by the Maryland Casualty Company. 110 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Waste of Water. It is only a question of a few years, if the wilful waste of water is not checked, when the present source of supply will become inadequate. The average pumpage per capita for the past year was One Hundred and Seventeen (117) gallons. There has been reported by inspectors Five Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-Nine (5,849) leaking fixtures and house supply pipes; there were only 18 repairs to mains, five of these were broken mains and 13 were defective joints, showing conclusively that the excess waste of water is in the house fixtures and connections. The only effective way to stop this waste is to as soon as possible, a universal meter system. I am satisfied that if our consumption was metered that the present plant as it is now equipped would furnish an abundant supply of water for double the number that are now using it. Recommendations. I would again recommend, that the 10" main on Anderson street be extended to "Waters Road. This extension is very important and should be made this year if possible for the betterment of both fire and domestic use, as there is nothing larger than a 6" main to supply Collinsville, which is not sufficient for good fire protection. I would also recommend that an 8" main be laid on Gordon street from Lincoln to West Broad, and on Harris street from Tattnall to Price. Both of these mains are to replace old 4" mains that are not giving good service. The 10" main on -Montgomery street should be extended from Forty-Second street to the Atlantic Coast Line crossing ; this extension should be put in as soon as possible, as there are no mains extending East of Forty-Second street and in case of fire in that locality the firemen are badly handicapped. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT, 111 In 'conclusion, I wish to thank your Honor, the Water Committee, the Board of Aldermen and the employes of the Health, Police and Water Departments, for their hearty co-operation in the successful management of the Water Works during the past year. Very respectfully, I. U. KINSEY, .Superintendent. 112 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. (For the year ending December 31st, 1905.) SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1906. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. City of Savannah. SIRI have the honor to herewith submit the Annual Report of the Department of Public Works and Improvements, for the year 1905. 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 the amount expended by each: DEPARTMENT Scavenger-. _ ._. _____ Paving Streets. _. Sidewalks-.. ____ .... ___._ Dry Culture---------.. _ - O. E. M. Department ___ ... Harbor and Wharv s. -...-.. Public Buildings-. ____ .... Storm Sewers.-.- __ -_. .. S. E. Co., Garbage..- .____. Maintenance House Drainage Grading New Streets. _ _-.. Citr Lighting _______ .. Maint Asphalt Streets _______ Gwinnett Street Subway. _ _. 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Harbor and PuoHo Buildings City Lighting Paving Streets Sidewalks Emmet Park Maintenance Asphalt Streets Subway Resurfacing Streets Opening New Streets West Broad Sewer Sidewalk Park Extension g 8, S, *0 I I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 113 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 11,000.5 lineal feet or 2.08 miles. The City now has 38.99 miles of paved streets. The increase in the superficial area of such paved thoroughfares in 1905 was 48,931 square yards, making a total at present of 813,084.20 square yards, divided as follows: Broughton ____Asphalt. Bryan _________ " Bull __________ " . Congress __ " Drayton ________ " Harris _________ " Liberty ________ " Oglethorpe Avenue_ " President ______ " St. Julian _______ " . York __________ " . Abercorn ____Vitrified Bay, front Exchange- " Barnard ________ " Congress Lane " Gwinnett _______ " Habersham^ ___ " Park Avenue_____ " President _______ " Wheaton _______ " Jefferson _______ " Thirty-Eighth, east_ " Square Yards 17,950 __ 619 __32,831 __ 6,539 __22,522 __ 1,675 30,430 25,933 .__ 980 .__ 1,088 . 447 -140,814 __36,024.40 .__ 698 .__ 3,005 .__ 2.086 .31,695.4 .-19,956.48 .-14,208 . 3,961 .__ 7,256 .17,228 . 3,875 114 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. Square Yards Montgomery __ Vitrified Brick ___ 405 Forty-Second, \vest___ " _____ 1,165.4 West Broad ______ " _____34,690.11 Jones, west____ " _____ 5,682.6 Berrian ________ " _____ 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______ " _____10,408.3 Maeon _________ " _____ 211 Thirty-Sixth, east__ " _____ 6,456 Roberts________ " _____ 689.7 Whitaker _______ " _____12,432 Thirty-First ______ " _____11,934.6 Drayton ________ " _____ 1,033.2 State __________ " _____ 2,862.35 " Hall __________ " _____ 4,960.6 Wayne ________ " _____ 595.7 Harmon ________ " _____ 5,534 276,116.7 Louisville Road ____ Chert _____ 4,377 Bay __________ " _____ 9,255 President _______ " _____ 1,280 - 14,912 Bay __________ Cobble _____34,344 Factors Walk_____ " _____ 8,800 Lanes _________ " _____11,786.1 Pine __________ " _____ 1,800 New __________ " _____ 1,378 River __________ " _____17,214.9 Streets and Slips north Bay______ " _____ 9,000 Randolph _______ " _____ 8,500 Reynolds _______ " _____ 3,500 Barnard _______ " _____ 4,420 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 115 East Broad______ Cobble ____ "West Broad______ " __. Whitaker _______ " __ Orange " William ________ " ____ Williamson ______ " __ Zubly _________ " __ Reynolds _______ " ____ Margaret ____ " ____ Barnard ______Granite Blocks___ 1,049 Bay ___ _ ______ " __ Bryan _________ " __ East Broad______ " ____ Farm __________ " __ Jefferson _______ " __. Indian _________ " __ Railroad ________ " __ Wadley ________ " ____ Wheaton ______ " __ Water _________ " ._ Farm __________ " ____ River _________ " __ Bolton ________ Shell __ Barnard ________ " __ Jones __________ " __ Gaston ________ " _i__ Hall __________ " __ Henry _________ " ____ Ogeechee Road_ " ____ Gwinnett ______ Gravel ____ 5,666 Liberty Lane_____ " _____ 332 Bull __________ " _____32,550 New __________ " ____ 4,500 Harris _________ " _____ 1,937 St. Julian, east____ " _____ 5,244.9 Square Yards .15,800 .24,374.9 .12,588 . 660 . 552.2 . 2,252 . 2,312 . 720 7,000 -166,982.1 1,707 . 7,362 . 9,190 . 4,422 .21,913 . 7,572 . 6,097 . 4,309 . 5,000 . 2,297 . 5,681.2 . 4,618.1 81,217.3 .11,700 . 6,500 . 9,972.8 .10,300 . 7,339.4 .21,000 .16,000 - 82,812.2 50,299.9 lift MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Recapitulation. Square Yards Asphalt _________________________140,814 Vitrified Brick_____________________276,116.7 Chert ___________________________ 14,912 Cobble ________________________166,982.1 Granite Blocks_____________________ 81,217.3 Shell ___________________________ 82,812.2 Gravel __________________________ 50,229.9 Total________________________813,084.20 Expenditures in Streets and Lanes, for 1905, divided as follows: Cleaning Asphalt Streets______________$ 6,256 50 Cleaning Streets other than Asphalt________ 6,911 35 Cleaning Catch Basins________________ 4,669 50 Cleaning Crossings________________ 1,875 75 Grading and Filling_____,.___________ 3,855 46 Grading and Opening New Street_________ "429 35 Laying and Repairing Crossings_________ 673 50 Maintainanee Shell streets_____________ 1,930 68 Repairing and Cleaning sewer___________ 920 69 Repairing streets other than Asphalt and Shell_ 5,356 32 Paving Streets_____________________ 2,362 24 Inspecting Sewers.___________ 280 50 Cutting and hauling weeds________________ 1,799 52 Help City Engineer and City Lot__________ 1,872 50 Resurfacing Gravel Streets_____________ 1,095 37 Work by Streets and Lane hands at Subway__ 1,007 56 Hauling Cinders____________.______ 403 75 Sprinkling Streets____________________ 1,008 75 Laying and Relaying Sidewalks and Curbing and Repairs _______________________ 2,203 69 Building retaining wall, Repairs to Bridges__ 249 37 Work and Material, Salaries other than above and Balance on Hand, $3,462.50________ 12,255 Or. Total______________________$58,000 00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 117 Cleaning Streets. The cost of cleaning improved streets during the year 1905, amounted to $13,749.85. Material Sq. Ydt, Cost. A. Cost Sq. Yd. Asphalt _______140,814 $ 6,838 50 .0485 Cobhle and Grauite__428,199.4 2,377 18 .0095 Shell, Chert, Gravel-.147,954.1 885 98 .0059 Bricfl _________279,116.70 3,648 19 .0132 $13,749 85 The cost to paved streets during the year 1905, amounted to $14,327.70. Matwlal Sq.Ydi. Cost. A Colt Sq.Yd. Asphalt _______140,814 $ 7,040 70 .05 Cobble ________166,982.1 2,130 82 .012 Granite Blocks___ 81,217.3 1,034 25 .012 Brick ________276,116.70 1,101 57 .0039 Shell _________ 82,812.2 1,930 68 .023 Gravel and Chert' 65,141.9 1,089 68 .015 $14,327 70 The cost of repairs to Asphalt streets during the year was 5 cents per square yard. Total amount expended on Asphalt pavements this year amounted to $8,595,59, of this amount $1,534.89 was for excavations made by the City. The most of the repairs to Vitrified Brick pavements was caused by excavations by plumbers, gas company, railroads and telephone companies. The total number of Catch Basins cleaned during the year was 7,235 at a cost of $4,669.50. Eleven Fountains cleaned 702 times. There were thirty-eight new Catch Basins put in during the year, making a total at the close of the year 1905, of 1,180. 118 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. Sidewalks Department. During the year 1905, there were 1,025 repairs made, including crossings and portions of paved streets, at a cost of $3,273.69. The amount of granite curbing laid during the year was 32,500.49 feet or 6.15 miles. The total area of sidewalks laid during the year was 81,823.22 square feet, of which 59,271.72 feet was Artificial Stone, laid under the direction of this department, and 22,551.5 square feet of brick was laid by the City. The total expenditures for sidewalks during the year was $9,384.02 and the bills to be credited to this department amount to $8,954.98. Storm Sewers. There were sixty-five sewer breaks during the year at a cost $920.69, also thirty-four connections made to the storm water sewers during the year. The total amount expended in this department during 1905 was $1,564.26. Below you will find a tabulated statement showing the new additions to the storm water sewers. Size. FMt. Jefferson, Park Avenue to Duffy__ 15 300 Lincoln, Gwinnett to Bolton________ 15 327 Price, Hall to Gwinnett__________ 15 350 Burroughs, 31st to Anderson______ 12 330 Harmon, Henry to Park Avenue__ 15 625 Harmon, Henry to Park Avenue_ 12 325 York, Jefferson to Montgomery_ 12 300 Henry, east of Paulsen___________ 6 220 Thirty-Sixth to Atlantic___________ 15 27.6 Thirty-Sixth to Vine____________ 15 27.6 Catch Basins connections___10-12 380 Total feet___,__________. 3,212 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 119 Repairs to Asphalt Streets. The mamtainenee contract of the City with the Southern Asphalt 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 twice, 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, indicate clearly that no City should lay on its streets as a pavement any material chat can not 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 this year and some provision will have to be made for keeping the asphalt streets in condition. Paving Streets. There were 48,931.10 square yards of Vitrified Brick pavement laid during the year, the total amount expended was $72,498.13. Below you will find a detailed statement showing the streets paved with the amount charged against the City, property owners and railroad companies, except Gwinnett street from Drayton to Hermon street, which is not completed, owing to the delay of the Savannah Electric Company in putting in a curve at the intersection of Gwinnett and Harmon streets. g Streets Paved 1905. STREETS Whitaker St.. Jones St. ..... Harmon St. ... Abercorn St. . . Thirty-first St. Gwinnett St.*. Subway ...... Total ...... MATERIAL Vitrified Brick Vitrified Brick Vitrified Brick Vitrified Brick Vitrified Brick Vitrified Brick Vitrified Brick If 8,918.3 5,437.2 5,584 6,671.7 2,874.6 15,226 4,979.4 48,981.1 3 1 ' 1E- $ 12,922 88 7,260 91 7,789 42 9,866 15 4,171 88 ^ A RRf^fifitl tl ft $ 41,466 69 -* II(B(X, 8 8,971 26 247 44 69 92 8,523 14 nt roll no f 7,810 76 u 2 u $ 5,062 G8 3,689 58 8,808 54 2,786 08 1,680 16 t made up $ 15,977 04 a Va Sol o ^o $ 8,888 89 4,879 89 3,860 96 8,057 98 2,491 72 $ 17,078 89 1 & 2 l|$ $ 1.57.2408 ' 1. 38.8979 1.89.8521 1.40.8862 1.45.129 ^ fe II $ 1.25,5978 2.01.67 1.70.8148 1.59.81 1.66.8872 .a"8 ? 3,875.0 1,180.8 1,496.7 1,218.9 838.5 8,286 679 11,000.5 2.08. Miles a to !>* 1 Margaret Street-............) Paved with Cobble taken from Williams Street............ [ Whitaker StreetNo cost to Zubly Street................. ) property owners. At a cost to the City of $2,862.24. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 121 Scavenger Department. Below you will find a tabulated statement of the work done in the Scavenger Department during the year 1905: 1905 MONTHS February ............. March ................ April ................. May .................. June ................. July .................. August ............... September ............ November ............ Total............... Loads HauledScav by jWaRons Dump to enger 1; 2,035 1,865 2,143 1,963 2,135 2,086 2,121 2,562 2,296 2,245 2,013 2,005 25,469 Loads Hauled by Street and Lane Cartsto Dump. 1,449 1,039 1,307 1,282 1,031 1,092 893 982 925 993 1,081 914 12,988 Loads Hauledby Paper Wagons toDump 150 142 160 148 162 156 152 162 152 156 152 148 1,840 Garbaeel No. C-ar sHauled by B.Poor to Farm 165 133 164 152 169 163 163 174 163 166 159 148 1,919 Dead Stock Removed S I 3 4 4 3 4 5 5 7 3 8 4 11 56 CO a 19 12 10 9 17 15 16 17 11 14 12 20 172 CO 3 11 7 15 14 6 17 13 13 4 9 11 12 1 121 n a m o ! o 5 2 3 "2 1 'i 6 " 3 2 25 m 65 49 63 75 101 94 75 90 61 80 49 37 839 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 $9,649.00. Below you will find a tabulated statement of the work of this department. 122 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. In addition to the work shown below, there was laid 197 feet of sewer pipe, one new bridge built, and repairs to quite a number of old bridges, opened five new streets, euttinjr 2,550 feet of new ditches, building two new sand traps, etc.: 1905 MONTHS April ................. May .................. June ................. July .................. August ............... September ............ October .............. November ............ December ............ Total............... Feet No. Ditches Cleaned 91,950 75.660 115,390 105,450 103.810 135,460 113.015 105,095 81,148 74,155 85,210 95,510 1,181,853 8 -3S ode io 0 fc 9,240 3,700 12,650 22,850 9,200 1,830 5950 3,550 9,800 8.650 18,310 2,250 107,980 No, CubicFeet SandTraps from 2,058 2,539 6,482 i.cid 2,880 3,330 18,949 No FeetCut Weeds 36,800 63,500 57,500 56,400 34,300 237,500 No. Days Worked 418 357 407 430* 514 475 541 511 460 404 37 U 295 5,284 0. E. M. DEPARTMENT. Below you will find a tabulated statement, showing the work done in this department, during the present year. The total amount expended was $5,352.50: MONTHS TW">fntYiT^if>T* 1 QOtl January, 1905.......... February .............. March ................ April ................. May .................. June ................. July .................. August ............... September ............ October ............... November ............ Total............... Vaults Cleaned 92 86 73 66 118 189 74 20 75 79 132 58 1,061 Amount $ 280 00 215 00 180 00 165 00 29500 472 50 185 00 50 00 187 50 197 50 330 00 145 00 I 2,652 50 Vaults Filled 4 3 4 2 3 11 2 9 1 4 43 Amount I 8 00 600 8 00 400 6 00 22 00 4 00 18 00 2 00 8 00 $ 86 00 Dry Welto Cl Cl Cl Fl 4 Amount |2 50 2 50 2 50 1 800 $9 60 Surface Vaults Cleaned 2 1 29 1 C&P.l 7 1 8 2 45 97 Amount $ 4 50 2 25 65 25 2 25 4 25 15 75 2 25 18 00 4 50 101 25 $220 26 Vaults Cleaned andfilled 3 8 5 22 9 I " 88 125 89 83 50 47 535 Amount $ 18 50 18 50 22 50 99 00 40 50 49 50 396 00 562 50 400 50 878 00 225 DO 211 50 S 2,407 50 1. $ 251 50 233 00 207 25 887 75 345 75 548 50 687 00 686 75 610 00 595 50 557 00 465 75 $ 5,875 75 K > 3 I Less Overcharge. 28 25 $ 5,353 50 124 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 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 $1,462.40. City Lighting. There are at present 520 Are Lamps in the City, costing for the year $37,232.61. These lamps are of 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. Maintainance of House Drainage, "We are glad to report that there were only a few minor breaks to the house drainage system this year. The cost of maintaining the department this year amounted to $3,638.30. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 126 Statement Showing the Entire Length of the City House Drainage Sewer Built by Contract and by City to January 1, 1906. 6 Inch 8 " 10 " 12 " 15 " 16 " 18 " 24 " 30 Inch 33 " 36 " 42 " Pipe it 1 1 a t < tt it. t t Brick 1 1 ts I t Sewer _ 1 1 1 1, 4 { t It t < t t Sewer ( t a it 12,520.5 _70,597.3 _ 1,673.3 947.5 205.0 2,582.0 _ 866.7 _ 1,308.5 705.7 2,179.8 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 15,295.9 208,122.0 9,658.6 6,052.2 3,486.5 205.0 9,543.7 2,938.2 6,190.0 705.7 2,179.8 2,814.4 Total_________93,586.3 173,605.7 267,192.0 Number of sewer connections made to new system, 1900, 276 1901. 1 530 1902. 1 514 1903. 448 1904. 828 1905. 887 Total, 4.678 Public Buildings. The expenditures in this department, was for moving office furniture from the Police Barracks to New City Hall, fitting up offices at Police Barracks, fuel, insurance, etc., amounting to $863.61. Emmet Park. By resolution of Council the Artificial Stone Pavement has been laid along the north side of Emmet Park, at a cost of $1,001.46. 128 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Gwinnett Street Subway. The work on the Gwinnett Street Subway as provided for by Ordinance of City Council, begun by the contractors on September 6th, 1904, has been completed and accepted. The amount expended during this year for this purpose amounted to $24,937.37. Much comment has been made by the general public who seem to appreciate this great improvement and most especially by those who daily have occasion to avail themselves of its convenience and protection. Forsyth Park Extension Pavement. The Artificial Stone Pavement through the center of Forsyth Park Extension, as provided for by resolution of Council, has been completed and accepted, the amount expended for this purpose was $2,815.99. The whole public are loud in their praise and appreciation for this much needed improvement and convenience. Very respectfully, GEO. M. GADSDEN, Director of Public Works. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 127 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON OPENING STREETS. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1. 1906. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. City of Savannah. DEAR SIBThe accompanying tables show the transactions for opening streets during the year 1905. Property acquired and titles completed during the year 1905: Sq. Ft. Waldburg Street______________________ 44,232 Henry Street_______________________208,279 Thirty-First Street_____________________ 14,220 Thirty-Second Street__________________ 14,750 Thirty-Third Street___________________ 18,142 Thirty-Third Lane_____________________ 7,856 Thirty-Fourth Street___________________ 12,318 Thirty-Fifth Street_____________________ 32,861 Thirty-Sixth Street____________________ 13,320 Estill Avenue________________________ 445 Forty-Fourth Street____________________ 1,010 Florence Street_____________________ 32,861 West Broad Street___________________ 7,000 Jefferson Street__- _____________________________ 5,409 Barnard Street____________-_______ 3,600 Bull Street_________________________ 287 Reynolds Street_______________________ 3,989 Street Bast of A. C. L. Ey.________________ 24,102 Atlantic Street_______________________ 73,166 Pauken Street____________________ 4,670 Harmon Street_______________________ 4,570 Ott Street__________________________ 4,485 Total___._______________-_____531,572 128 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. The following lands were sold during the year 1905: Sq. Ft. Lot 1, Sec. 17, Law ward_________________ 948 Lot 42, Sec. 8, Southville ward_____________ 669 Lots 26 and 27, Thomas ward______________ 13,709 Lot 98 and part 97, Solomons ward__________.. 4,476 Lots 6, 8, 10, 12. water works tract__________413,820 Total_________________________433,622 Recapitulation. Sq. Ft. Property acquired and titles completed_______531,572.0 Property sold during the year 1905__________.433,622.0 Grand Total____________________965,194.0 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 129 .The following improved property owned by the City and not being used for any purpose, may be sold: REMAR AND | fe - * o fe S3 .5.5 __ (coJS OD50 > l"4 IW ft fa fr fc ^"J j ^^ "*7 .' ^"J ^"? ^^ *^ ^^ *^ ^^ (4 l^ M Kt t< K ff* __ 01 oo ^ ^^o o ^-6-*- ca da _ _ __ _ iooadwdcsg2-2-2-*.^.*.a'.*.el -^.lge-t6j:; op ._____^__________jo___________ "*" g O! >et ' 'oo -I? 'g's'^SSS^^-^^ 5 I*? P?*^.^?5 ?'?5 ????'?5 p; ; ; - " - . -V."J^.'>J-J.",J-." JojJ-' .....-..._. '~"i : : "d >o to K B *o G^ * * S |= ; * * |i 1 * s t"^ i o z IS ** - "Sho . - "do o ;m : 130 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. In acquiring land for streets small portions of lots not needed by the City can be sold to give street fronts to adjoining property. I % ft _; JMiOSllIllfpllo^ffll SS2Hii|II|||l i e " s'S " S S cwcaa^ (D-a-q-S-S-S'S^^ o M ^, "*p"*~ S55 ;Si? OB ** JSJ2 *J o>c; . D as D 5 S.S S 2 i ~ t.: .ODMadsdoD^ sil^follllSI^^-^vii r ^3 3^ 3 3SS m m "S -r" -s ^! =o ^ a cc >* a o | +3 -iaDt-i-lSll>T-SO5aO!?*9555COO>O>WOJOi-ir-e Walton. Springfield. South ville. Charlton. Southville. Law Screven. Stiles. Kelly Gartland. Kelly. Padelford Kelly Falligant Kelly. North Oglethorpe Jones. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Waring. Kelly Lester Weed. Barry. Owens. Owens. Estill. Solomons. Dale. Screven. Springfield. Wylly. Barry. Springfield. Cue. Dale. Flannery. Falligant South Oglethorpe Granger. Dixon. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 139 Street Lines Given During the Year.Continued. LOT No. 197 22 and 24--v _ 55 -- . 33-40-------- - 6 -------------- E% 29----------- 3 and 4- ._ _ W% 33 & Ei4 34. 10, 12 and 14 24 ----- . 59-62 - i ft 31 --------- ... 24 __ -. ______ 7 and part 8 E part 7--------- E*A 14 ____ -- --- 23 12 and 13 ----- 24 -- --- - E. part 11-- - E% 39- ---. QQ 18 __ -- ______ E. 50 ft. No. 10 3 and 4... N. 30 ft. No. 3 _ 130 -_- E%7 4 ------ E% 31- - C5 ------------- 22 _ ... ____ -. Triangle -------- 8 ----------- 68 ____ ----- 5 ____ -- ___ 89 and 90 - 42 and 43 ... 12 & S% 11----- 21 ------------- 12 _ ____ ___ 9 .--. --.---. E. part 1. -.-- N. part 24- 31 ----------- 3 -------------- 105 and 106 _ 2 ____ SUBDIVISION 11 and 12 __ __- -_ --- 10 ___ . ___ ------ .--.. Sec. 5 . ------- _ . CAP 1 fl Sec. 10. __ _ ---.--_ - ___ Kline -.-- . _ 11 and 12 _ ------- _ . _ . Millen 9__-~~ __ Millen 9._.----._ -.._...--- WAHD XVarllfiV Springfield. Springfield. Crawford. Gue. Southville. I pcf of Barry. South Oglethorpe Solomons. Marshall. lister. I^aw Lovell. Hull. Troup. Cuthbert. Cuthbert. Cuthbert. Brownsville. Flannery. North Oglethorpe Dale. Atlantic. Swollville. Springfield. Magazine. Telfair. Ballantyne. Meldrim. Springfield. Hull. Elliott. Flannery. Schwarz. Law. Wylly. T AQt^ST* Schwarz. Estill. 140 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Street Lines Given During the Tear.Continued. LOT No. 5 . ..-- 31 and 33 4 ____ . ------ 21, 22, 23 30 and 31 ... 8 ---------- 71 - _ 97 26 __ - --.- 11 ..-..--.-- 10 -- ----- 9 ... _ __ 14 to 20 ___ _ - 30, 31, 32---__. 3 .. _ _ tnt W% 49. ..______ 34, 36, 38 6 and 7----- 19 ___ - __ Qt OO 10 and 11-- ------ F -- ____ .-.-- 20 and 21 __ .... 12 .............. 59 and 61-------- 10 90 76 ---_ -- __ _ OQ 55 ____ _--._-- 190 ________ - 37 to 44 --.. 26 and 28 S% 20.-- . - 112 and 113 13 _________ 8 and 9.-.--- _ - 68 and 69- ----- 12 ----- - M 1-3 4.- _ __ 15 --. --. 1 ----- SUBDIVISION 4th Ty._ ------ .... __ .. King --------------------- . Milieu 9 13 and 14 __. Sec. 4. ---------- _ -__ . Block 3 - Wharf Lot 2 . _______ WARD Reynolds. Norwood. Railroad. Reppard. Garden. Troup. Johnston. T Act^Ar Weed. Gilmerville. Wylly. Sehwarz. Bartow. Gallic. Padelford. Lester. Gallic. Elltott Lee. Flannery. Charleston. Law. Cuthbert. Gue. Dasher. Hull. Barry. Barry. Telfair. Falligant Elbert. Estill. Waring. Davis. Springfield. Atlantic. Marshall. Lloyd. North Oglethorpe MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 141 Estimates of Streets. STREET 32nd . ____ 33rd __-__- Bay _. William __ . East Broad... 40th _____ . Brady __ _. Whitaker .. Abercorn .... Whitaker __ Gwinnett ____ FROM Lincoln . Lincoln . . Pahm ____ . West Broad _ Barnard _ .-. Whftakpr 34th __ ... Hall _____ Gaston - - Tattnall ..... Gwinnett - To Habersham __ Water ____... Fahm .. _ __ Bolton . --... Jefferson ..... Bull __..____. 40th ..__ ... Park Avenue _ Oglethorpe Ave. .-.- Henry - .____. Harmon ..... MATERIAL. Brick. Brick. Brick. Brick. Cement Cement. Cement. Brick. Brick. Brick. Brick. Brick. EstimatesMiscellaneous. Number of square yards laid in 1904 by Frank Barker, of cement sidewalks. Estimate of work, timber foundations, piles, concrete, bolts, to date at subway. Square feet of land needed to complete opening of Drayton street, through Southville Ward. Square feet of cement sidewalk on Whitaker street from 34th to 40th. Number of square feet needed for opening Harmon, Ott, Paulsen and Atlantic and Reynolds through Teynac Farm (for Alderman Glatigny). Square feet needed for opening Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott streets through the Seiler tract. Estimate of square feet cement walks in Emmet Park. Estimate for concrete culvert for Bilbo canal crossing Gwinnett street. Estimate of square feet needed for opening streets through Teynac Farm, Lot 1, for City Attorney. 142 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Estimate of number of square feet through Lot 11, Section 19. Low Ward, for opening 32nd street. Estimate of paving the Strand and Bay street from Drayton to "Whitaker. Estimate as to width of Bilbo canal from river to Bolton street. Calculation of Jones street paving from Tattnall to Drayton .streets. Areas of lots needed for opening Jefferson street from 42nd to 47th streets. Estimate of curb for Bay street and Strand from Whitaker to Drayton. Statement of property owners on 33rd street. Estimate of square feet of strip of Dasher estate in rear of lots fronting on 33rd from Bull to Ilabersham. Estimate of curb to go around City Hall. Estimate of cost of fence across Pig Island. Estimate of cost of sewer on East Broad street, from Broughton to river. Cost of sewer on East Broad street from Perry lane to river. Estimate of cost of sewer in Perry lane from East Broad to Perry lane canal. Estimate of cost sewer in Perry lane from East Broad to Bilbo canal. Number square feet needed for opening street through property of Citizens Land Co. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 143 Grades and Lines. STREET Bay ___ ._ . 35th ___ . 31st .... 32nd ......... Habersham . . 41st ___ . Gwinnett .... 39th ......... 40th ......... 41st ......... Stevens ...... Henry Lane _ 36th ____ .. Gwinnett . _ Grant .____.. A. C. L. Sts... Abercorn ____ West Broad _ Gwinnett . ... Abercorn ... West Broad Whitaker . _ Gwinnett _ ._ Atlantic .... Burroughs ... Whitaker ..... Lincoln .._ Abercorn .. _ York ___ . Hall Lane _. . ._ .. . __ _ FROM Fahm . __ ... Lincoln __.. West Broad... Montgomery _ Cohen . ______ 34th Lane- Gaston .__ Montgomery _ Abercorn . .__ Bulloch ___ . Bulloch . __ . Bulloch ______ 39th . ___ . 250' west of West Broad.. Both sides . North of _ .. Bolton - __ .. Park Avenue . 3Gth _ __ _. Drayton _ .. Park A venue . 35th ____ . . Subway __. _ Bolton _...-. 31st __. ___ . Gaston _ __ York __ ... A hprnorn Taylor ....... Drayton _ _ Harmon _ . _ Gwinnett .. . Margaret -. . York _...._ Whitaker _ . Estill AvenuePrice _ .. .. William ___ . Congress Lane Huntingdon __ McDonough _ West Broad . West Broad... Liberty ______ Waters Road Bull .... __ . Park Avenue. . Howard ..._ _ 37th ___ ____ To Water . _____ Habersham _ . Ogeechee Rrt. West Broad.. 35th __ ... Gaston Lane _ West Broad ___ East Broad ___ Ogeechee Rd. Ogeechee Rd. Ogeechee Rd. 42nd .... _____ Paulsen - . Ogeechee Rd. Subway _ Gwinnett __ Entleman . _ Hall ___ ... 37th ---... .- Hall ___ ... 36th ...... Oglethorpe ... Atlantic --... Gwinnett -.... Anderson Oglethorpe ... York Lane. _ Park Avenue. . Jefferson .. _ Lawton corner W. Boundary.. Whitaker ____ Duffy --. __ Whitaker _-. Flloyd --. .. 40th .. .. _ PURPOSE. Curb. Curb. Curb. Curb. Wooden Curb. Curb. Curb. Curb. St. Railway Tracks. Opening Roadway. Opening Roadway. Opening Roadway. Opening Roadway. Sewers. Curb. Curb. Building bridge across Bilbo Canal Grading Streets. Curb. Curb. Curb. St. Railway Tracks. Sidewalk. Curb. Track. Track. Sewers. Paving. Sidewalk. Curb. Curb. Sewer. Curb. Sidewalk. St. Railway Tracks. Sewer. Curb. Pavement. Sewer. Curb. Curb. Curb. 144 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Grades and LinesMiscellaneous. Grades and lines, four corners of 35th and Whitaker, for curb. Grades and lines for paving Police Barracks yard. Grades and lines Tiny Thompson Park for sidewalk and curb. Grades and lines for sidewalk in the Park Extension. Grades and lines for sewer in Gwinnett street subway. Grades and lines for sewer, Roadway, north side o subway. Grades and lines for sewer, foot of "West Broad street for house drainage. Grade for manhole in sidewalk front of Marine Hospital. Line for grading street in Water Works Tract. Grade and line for concrete culvert Bilbo canal #nd Gwinnett street, paving Gwinnett street. Lines for pile foundationculvert, Gwinnett street and Bilbo canal. Grade and lines for sidewalk in Emmett Park from Lincoln to East Broad street. Line and grade for catch basin corner York and Abercorn. Grade, coping around Marine Hospital. Lines for Jefferson street through property of Solomons for opening street. Grade for coal chute manhole in City Hall. Line for fence around strip purchased from Dasher estate, north of 33rd lane. Line of Florence street, 42nd to Cleary Tract, for grading street. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 145 Line for grading Bullock street from 42nd to 48th. Lines for center grass plat in 37th street. Line of Florence street to Ogeechee road for tree planting. Line for .moving anchor for wireless telegraph pole to line of right-of-way granted A. M. Camming Co. Northeast corner of Barnard and 44th streets for opening streets. Grade and line for sidewalk, corner of East Broad and Gwinnett streets. Wheaton street at McDonough 's mill for track crossing. Levels of Streets. STREET Congress Lane York __ __ Broughton Gwinnett Whitaker __ Perry Lane.-- Atlantic ___ FROM Bull __ .. _ Jefferson - Bilbon Canal. - Gaston .. River ___ . East Broad 37th - ___ - To Whitaker .... Barnard -- _. . Oglethorpe _ . Perry ___ ... Bilbo Canal. .. Anderaon. _ . PURPOSE. Sewer. Drainage. Paving. Sewer. Sewer. Grading Roadway. Profiles and Cross-Sections of Streets. STREET Whitaker . ... East Broad __ Perry Lane _ FROM Gaston River ___..____ East Broad To Oglethorpe Perry Lane___ Bilbo Canal, PURPOSE. Paving. CjpTxroT* Sewer. 146 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Measurements of Streets. STREET 39nd FKOM I.innnln 33rd __ .. ..'Lincoln .-_.-. Bay -_ _ 'Fahm .__...._ William ...... East Broad.-.. 40th .-_-.-_-_ Tlrarl v \Vhitaker --.- 32nd -.... . T^ttv Williams ----- 36th -------- 32nd --------- 35th ----- 41st --- _ .-.- West Broad- .- Whitaker ---- Cwinnett ----- West Broad Whitaker .-.- 34th -. ---- Ogeechee Cnl. West Broadaa. West Broadaa. West BroadaaWest Broadaa . 34th ------ ... Hall -- Hall -.------. Tattnall ----- Gwinnett .... Drayton ------ To Habersham _ . Habersham _ Waters _ . . . Fahm ........ Bolton -.-- ... Bull .- ___ -. 40th ___ - _ Habersham ... Fahm ......... Fahm -_-.-__. Burroughs -... Montgomery -. Habersham -.- Montgomery -- Gaston Lane.- 37tb -..- __ . W. Boundary- - Park Avenue -- Park Avenue. . Oglethorpe Av Drayton ------ PURPOSE. Sidewalk. Sidewalk. Sidewalk. Sidewalk. Sidewalk. Sidewalk. Sidewalk. Sidewalk. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Curbing. Paving. Paving. Paving. Paving. Paving. LevelsMiscellaneous. Levels for southeast corner of Bolton and S. P. & W. Ry. for drainage of baseball park. Levels at Bilbo canal crossing at Gwinnett street. Levels at the foot of West Broad street for house drainage sewer. Miscellaneous Measurements and Surveys. Survey of Dasher Park for laying of same. Survey of lots on south side of Roberts street, between West Broad and Huntingdon streets, for location of stoops. Right-of-way for Railway tracks of Mutual Fertilizer Company through the Water Works Tract, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 147 Established division line on Fig Island between Shells and the City. Survey of the Branch Tract. Survey as to encroachment of stoop, Lot 31, dimming ' Ward, on 31st street. Location of Blue Print Room in City Hall. Survey of house drainage sewer at the foot of West Broad street. Measurement of sidewalk in Gwhmett street subway. Measurement of sidewalk in front of Lot 7, Forsyth Ward. Measurement of sidewalk in front of Lot 70 Brown Ward. Survey of the northwest corner of West Broad and Huntingdon streets. Survey of Reynolds street from President street to the river, for line of Public Dock. Survey for estimate for repairs to City wharves. Survey of Schley Tract, east of A. C. L. Ry. for opening street. Survey for opening Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Ilarmon and Ott streets through Teynae Farm, Lot 1, for opening streets. Measurement of sidewalk on East Broad street from Gwinnett to Bolton streets. Measurement of bricks per yard on Abercorn street. Survey of Strand from Whitaker to Drayton streets. i Measurement for location of Oglethorpe Memorial. Survey of Bilbo canal from St. Julian street to the river to determine canal rights. 148 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Survey Bilbo canal, Wheaton street to Perry lane, to locate encroachments. Examinations of Lot 2, old Water Works Tract, for drainage ditch. Measurement Congress lane and Bull street to show sidewalks. Survey of crossing at 37th, Habersham and A. C. L. Ry. Survey of crossing Waldburg street and A. C. L. Ry. Measurement of river front of Water Works Tract for location of A. M. Canning Co. Reconnoissance of Branch Tract for proposed drainage. Measurement of bridge across Ogeeehee canal at Bay street. Location of stones for marking division line on Pig Island. Survey of site for American Canning Co. Measurement of 131' on Brady street, east of Whitaker. Location of stones marking streets formerly dedicated through Branch Tract. Survey of Schley Tract in Schley Ward for opening Waldburg street and street east of A. C. L. Ry. Measurement for Oglethorpe Memorial. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 140 Tracing of Lots. LOT No. 21 - _ _ 99 26 . _____ 27 -.--._- ___ TO 98 oq Q1 t/i PQ 34 __ __ __ oc 36 - . 2 A- C O 1 A 926, 8, 10 and 12 _ 1, 2, 3, 4, 6-. _ 33 and 34 _____ 1 and 2 _..-.. 31, 32 and W% 33 8, 10, 12, 14 ....__ 42 -. --.. ..... 1 and 2 ______ 57, 58 and 59 _ 32, 31 and 30 ... .. 1, 2 and 3 _ _ 61, 62 and 63 _ 54 ... ___ _. ... Tey. Farm Lot 1. 61 and 63 _ ... . 14 and 16 __.... Strip 1-. _ . Q+rirt oroat 49 14 and 12.. ... 14, 12 and 10 __ 7 and 8 ____ _ i < 14-20 _____ _. Part 1-. ......... East part 1 _ 1 . _. _ .. Tract ___ - __ Strip Dasher __ 42 '~~ 46 and 48- _ 31 and 33 fiK QO 34 - 31 and 29 ____ , SECTION. Brady Sub._ _-----.__-- _ . Brady Sub. _ . _ _ - Brady Sub. _ _-.-.--__-- _.. Brady Sub- _ - ... Brady Sub. _ __.. _.. Brady Sub- ...---._-. .. Brady Sub. _ ----- _ .. _ . Brady Sub. __ .. __ .. Brady Sub. __ -..----. .. Brady Sub. _ - __.. _ . Water Works Tract ___ _. W&tfir '^Vorks Tifict Brady Sub- ___ .. ........ Water Works Tract. ._ ..... Seller Tract ___ __ .. Sec. 19. .... _ _______ Schley - - -. ... __ WARD. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Estill. Demere. Estill. Swoll. Estill. Southville. Southville. Springfield Plantation. Pulaski. Law. Kingsville. Low. Norwood. Law Southville. Norwood. Solomons. Fred. Ty. Derby T fi\xr Bartow. Low. Low Schley. Schley. Reppard and Gumming. Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. 150 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Tracings of LotsContinued. d 55 1 1 1 1 \ 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 LOT No. Tract of land in 33 _--_ __ 34-35 57 .......... - 58-59 A . __ - __ B __.- . ..... 5, 6, 7 and 8_ __ 15, 16 and 21 __ 10 and E% 9 __ 4 and W% 9 ..... 98 anil *W1. 95 SECTION. Kingsville ....._..__... Hull Sub... _.... Hull Sub. _________ --__ Hull Sub. ________ . __ Hull Sub..-.. ... ........... Teynac Farm Lots _. WABD. Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Reppard. Reppard. Reppard. Reppard. TracingsMiscellaneous. Part of Water Works Tract, showing proposed tracks connecting line of Central Railway Co. with plant of Mutual Fertilizer Co. (2) T. Twelve maps of Pig Island. Four Tracings of maps of Fig Island, copied from map in Court House. One plan of lots owned by Croty in Louisville. One plan of Emmett Park, showing design for walks. One plan for opening River street through Rouke property. One plan of the Gas House Tract, showing old Fort Wayne. Three plans showing land needed for opening Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Hannon and Ott streets through Teynac Farm, Lot I, on the north side of 37th street. Two tracings of map showing proposed opening of Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott streets from 37tli street to Millen lots, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 151 Two maps of Fig Island and Hutchingson Island boundary. Three plans showing portion of Reppard and Gumming Wards showing strip of land and owners south of 33rd street for opening lane. Two plans for opening Henry street through lands of Lester and Meinhard. One plan of opening Henry street through land of McCommack. One plan showing portion of Schley Tract in Schley Ward. ReportsExaminations. Compiling report on opening streets. Examination of encroachment colored portion of Laurel Grove cemetery on Kollock street. Removal of obstructions, Atlantic and 31st streets. Removal of obstructions, Barnard and 44th streets. Removal of obstructions, Whitaker and 35th streets. Removal of obstructions, Bull and 35th street. Specifications for 6" dressed Curbing around City Hall. Examinations of East Broad street pavement from Gwinnett to Jones, for report to Council. Examination as to obstructions in Barnard street between King and 44th streets. Examination of encroachment at Bull and 35th streets. Examination of brick pavement on East Broad street from Jones to Gwinnett. Report as to encroachment of fence on 35th street in rear of Lot 36, Estill Ward. Examination as to obstruction in Atlantic, south of Anderson, 152 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Blue Prints. One print, Lot 21, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lot 22, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lot 26, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lot 27, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lot 28, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lot 29, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lots 31, 32 and 33, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lot 34, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 85th street. One print, Lot 35, Brady sub.; Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. One print, Lot 36 and strip, Brady sub., Estill Ward, for opening 35th street. Three prints, Estill sub., Blocks A. P. B. & 0., Southville Ward. Six prints, Extending Charles lane. One print, map showing wells and table of depths Water Works Tract. Three prints, 6, 8, 10 and 12, old Water Works Tract, for sale. Eight prints, plan of old Water Works Tract. Five prints, plan of 36th street, for opening street. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 153 Six prints, plan of City Extension, by Thomas au>i others. Three prints, plan showing opening of 35th street. Three prints, plan showing opening of Barnard street. Two prints of intersection of 40th street and A. C. L. By. Five prints, Lots 57, 58 and 59, Springfield plantation, belonging to City. Four prints, plan of opening 37th street. Two prints of Teynac Farm, Lot 2, for opening streets. Two prints, plan of Lot 1, Low Ward. Two prints, Lots 14 and 16, Kingsville. Four prints, plan of the Branch Tract. Six prints, plan showing land needed for opening Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott streets. Six prints, plan of the City Market. Four prints, Lots 14, 10 and 12, needed for opening 44th and Barnard streets. Four prints, Lots 131, 129, 115 and 114 in Louisville, Colding Ward. Three prints, plan of wharf, Lot No. 19 E. v Five prints, plan of Emmet Park showing design for walks. Six prints, plan of the City Extension. Two prints, Gas House Tract, showing old Fort Wayne Two prints, plan of River street through Rouke property. One print, plan of Deiter Tract, at Waters road ami Lovers Lane. Three prints, plan of Farm, Lots 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18 and 19 of Barstow sub. 154 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Two prints, tract of land between Skidaway Shell road and White Bluff road, 2% miles southeast of City. Two prints, plan of Lots 8 and 6, Water Works Tract. Pour prints, plan of Gwinnett street culvert. Three prints, plan of Henry street through the Harmon lots. Six prints, plan of Pig Island. Two prints, part of Lot 11, Sec. 19, Low Ward, for opening 37th street. One print, plan of Harmon street paving. Two prints, plan of Lot 11, See. 19, needed for opening 33rd street. Two prints, plan of City limits showing wards. Two prints, map of Bilbo canal. Two prints, plan of Henry street, through Lester and Meinhard Tract. Two prints, plan of Burroughs road from Anderson to 35th street. Two prints, Lots 1 and 2, old Water Works Tract, showing right-of-way of railroad. Two prints, plan showing land needed for opening street through land of Citizens Land Company. Two prints, plan of Schley property in Schley Ward, for opening streets. Teynac Farm, Lot 2. I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 155 Summary of Work Done in City Engineer's Office During the Year 1905. Park and Tree CommissionStreets and Lanes --------- Private Parties Opening Streets. > _ City Engineer .. _____ Miscellaneous .---__--__-_-. Totals.... _________ a J o S S o 1 50 1fi7 220 g g 1>. &i ccS 21 78 18 4 10 131 .a f g af^

hJ 11 11 CO t; o Pi K Q 6 1 10 1p *C P-i o s O z 2 11 17 84 9 11 136 m ca H 8 40 92 139 80 821 I again respectfully call your attention to the recomtoendation contained in my report for the year 1897 which suggests a plan whereby this Department might be placed on a paying basis. Very respectfully, W. J. WINN, City Engineer. STREETS OPENED. ^ l 630 681 532 583 634 585 R86 638 5H9 f>40 Ml M6 M7 MR 550 Ml 5!B 668 65-1 666M 55T GRA.NTOR Sanrnel K. Platshek.. .............. Wm, M. Davldson. ................. R F.Spencer and Spencer Donlass. M. M. Keniokell... ................. R.M. Hull. ......................... Annie M. and Cassle Schwarz. Mary E. Ray.. ...................... Eat. P. M. Russell .................. J. S. Colllns...... ................... J. v. Williams et. al...... ...... .... R. E. Lester et. al ...... ............ Marianne A. Sohley __ __ .... DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 81 and 88 Klnsrrllle (Best Snb> Norwood...... 1U, 116, 129 and 181 Hall Sub., Colding Ward. South paitXS Estill Ward....... .......... .... 81, 82 and 88 EBtill Ward....................... West part M Law Ward.. .................... South part 84 Estill Ward ..................... South part ->9 Estill Ward ..................... South part SiEstlll Ward ..................... 1'artBiiEBtm Ward...... ....................... South parts f, 10, 12 and 14 Southvllle Ward.. South part 27 Estill Ward..... ................ Part Millen lot 9...... .......................... South part21 Estill Ward............ ........ East part 11 Law Ward...... .................. South parts 88 and Strip. ................... . No. Sohley Ward ............................... 14 and parts 10 and 12 Kiogsville... ........... Part Schiey Sub., Schley Ward ............... FOR OPENING W. Broad and 4Cth Sis............................. 85th St.............. ................................. SSthSt......... ..................... . .............. 85th St.... ......................... ................. 85th St...... ......................................... asth st...................... ......................... Bull St................... .......................... Rstill Ave..... ..................................... . 3-lth St....... ....................................... Atlantic, 81st, 82nd, 88rd, 84th. 85th, 88th.......... 85th St.. ................. ....... .................... 82nd St.......................... .................... 85th St................ ............................... Street ea?t of A.C. L Railway... ............... Henry St............. ...................... ........ Reynolds, Atlantic. Pauleen, Hanon and OttMs Waldmirtr and street east of A. O. L...... ....... No, of square ft. 5JOP.OO 7,000.08 1.J28.00 6,010.00 1.46V.60 1,666.00 2,4A.'i.OO 1,787.00 1.S 445.7 "n"f,ia8. 1,776.0 45K.9 2,132.0 2,607.8 78,180.0 22,M4.6 4,666.0 130.U9.5 85,787.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 157 BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS. SAVANNAH, GA., February 8, 1906. To THE HONORABLE HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. City of Savannah, SIRMy Annual Report, for the year which ended December 31, 1905, is respectfully submitted, herewith. Our health conditions have been good, yet there is room for improvement in our work. The death-rate of our white population is remarkably low, but that of the negroes is high and never will be as low as that of the whites, but it is within our power, and it is our duty, to prevent the high negro death-rate which has prevailed since the emancipation of these people. Later in this Report this subject will receive consideration. You are presented, below, with the mortality by months and the figures presented are not easy to understand when it is known that, at no time during the year, was there an epidemic disease prevailing. Mortality. White. Negro. Total. January _____________ 58 105 163 February ____________ 53 127 180 March ______________ 60 121 181 April _______-_____ 44 97 141 May _______________ 46 85 131 June"_________________ 46 84 135 July _______________ 39 74 113 August ___ 46 63 109 September __________ 40 83 123 October _____________ 42 96 138 November ____________ 26 69 95 December ____________ 46 69 115 Totals___________546 1,073 1,619 158 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Annual rate per thousand_16.87 29.00 23.46 First Quarter__________171 353 524 Second Quarter________136 266 402 Third Quarter__________125 220 345 Fourth Quarter_________114 234 348 The high rate of the first quarter can be partially accounted for by the large number of deaths from Pneumonia. This refers particularly to negro deaths. Those of our people who go away for their health dur-. ing the summer months should note that the mortality of the months of July, August and September furnish the lowest of the year. You attention is called to the fact that the white death-rate for November was the lowest recorded since your Health Officer took charge of this office in 1888. The principal causes of death were: White. Negro. Total. Tuberculosis __________ 53 146 199 Pneumonia ___________ 47 118 165 .Malarial Fever_________ 21 82 103 Bright's Disease________ 43 49 92 Heart Disease__________ 27 65 92 Marasmus ____________ 17 51 68 Paralysis ____________ 11 44 55 Old Age_____________ 15 35 ' 50 Births, 1905. White. Negro. Total. January ____________ 53 72 125 February ____________ 41 64 105 March ______________ 71 76 147 April _______________ 42 79 121 May _______________ 54 73 127 June _______________ 55 67 122 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 159 Births, 1905.Continued. July _______________ 61 72 133 August _____________ 69 84 153 September __________ 60 79 139 October _____________ 67 94 161 November ____________ 61 65 126 December ____________ 43 74 117 Total_____________677 899 1,576 Contagious and Infectious Diseases. (Diphtheria.) There were sixteen cases and four deaths. In but one fatal case was anti-toxin given a fair test. Three children were past medical aid before the serum therapy was used. (Scarlet Fever.) There were but nine cases and none of these were fatal. There have been no deaths from Scarlet Fever during the past three years. This is a remarkable showing. (Measles.) This disease, nearly always mild in this latitude, prevailed to some extent during the first part of the year, one death occurring. (Whooping Cough.) What has been said about Measles covers the ground about this disease. Only one death resulted from the disease. (Typhoid Fever.) There were nineteen deaths from this disease; eight among the white and eleven among the negro population. Your attention is called to the fact that but two of these deaths occurred in persons who contracted the disease in 160 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Savannah. Five of the deaths occurred in hospitals and, in two instances, the patients were brought from another State to this City for treatment. (Small-Pox.) For the last seven years small-pox has prevailed in this and every other State in the Union. On the first of January, 1905, there were five cases on hand, but infected persons from other places caused seventeen eases among the whites and sixty-six among the negroes. Nearly eighteen thousand people were vaccinated during the year. The disease seldom appears among the Cityborn population and only then in the mildest form. Of the seventeen white cases, but two were City-born or reared, and they were attacked with what is known as Varioloid, meaning Small-pox modified by successful vaccination. There are many white people in Savannah who have only recently moved to the City and who refuse vaccination until forced to receive it. The only members of many such families who we find successfully vaccinated are the children who are attending the public schools and the only reason why they are vaccinated, and their parents are quoted: "They could not get into the schools unless they were." It has been evident for some time that this disease will run out in a few years just as it did after the Civil War, for, outside the City of Savannah, compulsory vaccination is not practiced and other radical measures are not in vogue. There were no deaths, all the cases, with the exception of seven or eight, being very mild. In connection with this subject it should be stated that the position of the City of Savannah in reference to the change of site of its Small-pox Hospital has not been correctly stated. This plant should be at a point well isolated but, at the same time, accessible to the City and when the gentlemen, interested in the site of the new rifle range for I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 161 the military, approached us with the proposal that the City reomve its Small-pox Hospital they were informed of the requirements stated above, and, after the last conference with several officers, one of that number, Captain William Austin, was selected to show your Health Officer such a site and did take your Health Officer in the direction of said site but could not locate it, and he never tried to show it to him again. It is necessary to make this statement because the City government has been put in a position of keeping the military from getting a rifle range. (Quarantine Against Yellow Fever.) In the latter part of July it was discovered that Yellow Fever had appeared in New Orleans and, later on, it became apparent that the disease had been concealed by both the State Board of Health of Louisiana and by the New Orleans local board for weeks. Your Health Officer proceeded to New Orleans to confer with Surgeon J. H. White of the United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service and was there a sufficient length of time to observe that the disease had a strong hold on the city after a probable prevalence of not less than eight to twelve weeks. Quarantine was instituted against New Orleans and other infected points for, through the concealment at New Orleans, four States were infected, namely: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Probably this visitation will be of much service to the Southern States inasmuch as it is in evidence that Yellow Fever is transmitted only by the mosquito, known as the Stegomyia Fasciata, and that it is not a difficult matter to destroy this one agency, thereby preventing an epidemic of Yellow Fever. Further, it is in evidence that the people of the South are tired of the incompetency of the State Boards of Health and so far as the prevention of the intro- 162 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. duction of Yellow Fever into the United States is concerned that work will now be under the control of the National Government. That this is true is evident when, at Chattanooga, Tenn., November 9th and 10th, 1905, every Southern State but Texas was represented by delegates who, after listening to six or more hours of pyrotechnical oratory to prove 'that our women are the most beautiful and our men the bravest and our soil and climate the finest in the world, buckled down to business and passed resolutions which demanded the protection, from the general government, which it should have given us years ago without our asking for it. With this protection comes the end of Yellow Fever in the United States. The land quarantine operated by the City was successful in the prevention of the introduction of Yellow Fever but, like all rigid health measures, worked hardships on many individuals. To the officers and employes of every railroad entering this City, City authorities should give thanks, for their co-operation was in evidence as long as this disagreeable work was performed. In return, the City broke up no schedule of any railroad during the same period. To those citizens, probably in the majority, who gave these protective measures their hearty support, we should also give thanks. For those who could not see the effectiveness of such a quarantine we have but to say that they never saw as we did the holes in the quarantine net and that, in less than twenty years. Yellow Fever had prevailed in the South five times and it was one year within fifty-eight miles of Savannah and not a single case has appeared in Savannah. Eecommendations. The high death rate among the negroes demands our serious consideration; for the protection of the whites if for no other reason. The City has done much for these people; when sick, by medical attention and hospital ser- I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 163 vice. .In that direction it can go on further so far as results are concerned. There are too many negroes without employment in Savannah and this statement is in the face of industrial companies bringing foreign labor here. An inspection of that part of the City west of West Broad street, from River to Gwinnett streets, on a clear, warm day, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 12 M. will show from a thousand to fifteen hundred adult male negroes loafing on the streets and in shops and barrooms. Your Health Officer has made such an inspection with the result stated. There must be female adults and children with these men. With little or no work these people must herd together in defiance of all sanitary laws and they do. This, your Health Officer can prove. In January and February, 1905, sixty-three negroes died from Pneumonia; one hundred and twenty-six from the same disease during the year and one hundred and forty-six from Tuberculosis, or Consumption. These people lack proper food, clothing, and habitation. These three things lacking, any race of people must produce an abnormally high deatjh-rate. Are we to blame? There is no doubt of it. It is a self-evident truth that the negro race is sustained by the white race and when there are not enough white people in a City to sustain the negro population the negro reverts to type, which means that he is dangerous to the morals and to the sanitation of the community in which he lives. In my opinion, this the most important question which faces us. It is recommended that a commission be appointed, of men able to cope with such a problem and it is no prophecy to state ,that this commission would recommend that the surplus negro be removed; that laws be enacted prohibiting the erection of narrow, ill-ventilated "shacks" in which five families live, where only one should live. These recommendations come from observation and from practical experience of nearly twenty years and is but a mild statement 164 - MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. about a condition that is yearly producing crime, sickness, and death. Ogeechee Canal. The river level of this waterway is shoaling all the time and the sand which runs into it from the streets and the debris thrown into it have brought about this condition. That part of the waterway which has no commercial use is overgrown with rank vegetation and its bed is used as a deposit for waste matter. The second level, with the two connecting basins, which is already within the corporate or jurisdictional limits, is in a bad condition. There is a small ditch in the centre of the canal bed while the rest of its area is covered with a thick overgrowth or jungle, which harbors the waste matter deposited there. This part of the canal and the two basins mentioned should be filled up as, on account of its elevation, it cannot drain the low lands through which it passes. In connection with this matter it should be stated that the burrow-pits on either side of the rights-of-way, of every railroad entering Savannah, hold stagnant water which breeds mosquitoes which are known to be the most potent factor in producing Malarial Fever, which prevail so often among the people living west of the City. The most severe type of fever seen here comes from that section of the county close to Savannah. No such conditions exist east of the City. Bilbo Canal. While this open sewer is not the producing factor in disease, so often represented, still it should be covered up on account of its offensive odors and because the sight of foecal matter in full view from a City's sidewalks is hardly in line with modern progress. There can be no doubt but that this open sewer has prevented a normal growth of that section of the City known as Collinsville. It should MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 165 also be mentioned that, on account of the lack of system in instituting house drainage, in vogue in the City proper, Collinsville's growth has also been retarded. Disposal of Waste Matter. One of the most flagrant abuses of the City service is the class of waste matter forced on the Scavenger Department. Seventy per cent, of the matter they remove is not true garbage. Some of this 70 per cent, can be used for filling low places. Quite an element of it can be destroyed by fire on premises. The droppings of horses and cows are valuable as fertilizer and should be removed by owners at their own expense. Kerosening Barrels Containing Water. It has been clearly proven that mosquitoes transmit, at least, two diseases, i. e., Yellow Fever and Malarial Fever. That both species of mosquitoes, which produce the two diseases mentioned, are propogated here, is an absolute fact. A law should be enacted which would cause to be removed, all broken glass bottles on walls as the water contained therein produce thousands of mosquitoes every year. This law should also cover the kerosening of water in barrels used for protection against fire, at the different wharves and cotton compresses along the river front. There are hundreds of such barrels. Bemoval of Weeds. Last, but not least, the present law covering the cutting and removal of weeds should be so amended as to call for the preyention of the growth of such vegetation at all seasons of the year, the present law now being, that: "In the opinion of the Board of Sanitary Commissioners it is necessary that all rank vegetation should be cut and removed and it is recommended that the Mayor issue his proclamation to that effect." 166 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. FITTING UP BACTERIOLOGICAL LABORATORY. Destruction of Textile Fabrics, Etc. "While it has not been arranged for in the Budget, this year, for the fitting up of the Bacteriological Laboratory in connection with the Health Office, it should be stated that the time has come when such a laboratory is absolutely necessary in order that the Health Department of the City should have this valuable adjunct in the prevention of the spread of epidemic diseases. In order to protect the citizens of the City of Savannah against the loss of household effects, more particularly, textile fabrics, mattresses, and pillows, destroyed at their residences on account of the different quarantinable diseases that visit their families, apparatus should be provided. We have no such apparatus and I deem it as necessary in the pevention of the spread of epidemic diseases as the various fire department apparata are in the prevention of the spread of a conflagration, when effective disinfection could be performed without damaging the fabric undergoing disinfection. The sanitary inspection of the City has been under the local charge of Mr. John J. Stafford. Chief Sanitary Inspector, who has not only performed this work in a most efficient manner but who has rendered valuable service in the fumigation of houses and who, also, during the quarantine against points infected with Ytllow Fever, was untiring in superintending the work of the men engaged in that part of the work of this office. The men performing sanitary inspections have given good service and it should be understood that their work is the most disagreeable performed by the City government. Their labor benefits every other department of the municipality. "Without their co-operation, at least, two other departments would have been inefficient. I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 167 The maritime quaratine service has, for nearly seven years, been conducted with satisfaction to the commerce of Savannah and with perfect protection for the City against the introduction of epidemic diseases. The Board of Sanitary Commissioners has met regularly, its personnel having been as follows: Hon. Herman Myers, Chairman; Aldermen Dixon and Harman, Mr. J. M. Solomons, Eev. Dr. W. C. Schaeffer, Col. Beirne Gordon, and W. F. Brunner, M. D-, Secretary. For your official courtesies please accept thanks from, Yours respectfully, W. F. BRUNNER, M. D., Health Officer. Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for the Year 1905. CAUSE OF DEATH Abscess, Celebral ................ Alcoholism ....................... Anaemia ......................... Anaesthesia, Chloroform .......... Angina, Pectoris ................. Aorta, Aneurism of ................ Arterio, Sclerosis ................. Appendicitis ..................... Asphyxia ........................ Asthenia ......................... Asthma .......................... Bladder, Rupture of '.............. Bowels, Congestion of ........... Brain, Congestion of .............. Brain, G-umma of .................. Brain, Hemorrhage of ............. Brain, Softening of ............... Brights Disease .................. Bronchitis ....................... Bronchitis, Capillary .............. Birth, Abnormal .................. Cholecystitis ..................... > w 1 1 1 5 , J o 7 9 1 w 1 1 1 1 & a n O 1 1 1 1 p, 7 1 1 W * 8 1 1 1 4 g 0 1 8 1 5 1 1 7 w 1 1 a 1 1 a 4 0 1 p a a 1 ?, i w 1 1 1 1 4 o 1 8 1 H W 1 1 1 1 p, 1 0 1 4 1 ?, t~i * w 1 3 1 1 ?, 1 % 3 O 1 1 ? 1 1 8 1 4 W ? 1 1 1 a g c 3 4 0 a a ?, . ; ! W ? 1 1 1 8 7 ! s 8 0 1 1 1 1 1 w 8 P fi &0 5 0 1 1 a i R 8 Pi i ! !< w t 8 1 1 8 2 I ) > 2 f o 1 3 ? 1 4 ' I w 1 1 7 1 i 0 1 P, 1 1 1 fi 1 w fifi 1 9 1 17 8 ? 1 1) aB 1 48 5 1 1 o a R ? 11i i 19i 4 ft fi ft 49 18 1fl 1 Orand Total wand o 3 7 6 1 3 2 1 28 9 3 3 15 1 a 10 3 12 4 03 18 . 16 1 1 g i Cancer ........................... Cancer of Breast ................. Cancer of Jaw ................... Cancer of Kidneys. ............... Cancer of Intestines. .............. Cancer of .Larynx ................ Cancer of Liver .................. |~tnnnclt* flf T^JITI f*f*Rftl3 Cancer of Rectum ................. Cancer of Stomach ................ Cancer of Throat. ................. Cancer of Uterus. ................. Child Birth ...................... Chill, Congstive .................. Cholera, Infantum ............... Cirrhosis of Liver. ................ Convulsions .. ^. .................. Convulsions, Puerperal ........... Cystitis .......................... Congestion, Hypostatic ........... Collapse ......................... Dementia, Acute ................. Diabetes ......................... Diarrhoea ........................ Diphtheria ....................... Dropsy ........................... Dysentery .....;.................. Emphysenia ...................... Endocarditis ..................... Endometritis ..................... Enteritis ......................... Entero ' Colitis . .'.'.'. .......'.'.....-.'. 11111 P11 '1 1 '1 111111 11a11i4 11111 111 ?, aa1 1i11112 9411921 1111?11 i 17q110ii i11i '2 19a1 >j i1i1 1i114992 11X 11111811 '1 1112112 1252 9,112 111111 111 1?1111 1 9,1111 11 9, 91 fi 9, 1a 9,ia2 *H211 9, Q1111144Qt t\9a fc 15 9, 11aa1521 104 48H1 9, P, 9, 9 9,5 P, 11oa 12 8 2 2 2 2 1 4 3 2 6 1 7 2 2 Jl 6 46 4 1 3 1 1 3 6 13 3 27 4 2 1 1 5 8 27 Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for the Year 1905Continued. CAUSE OF DEATH 1 Epilepsy ......................... liti^vfiinAlnn Fever, Puerperal ................. Fever, Malarial ................... Fever, Malarial Congestive. ....... Fever, Malarial, Hemorrhaglc.... .. Fever, Malarial Intermittent. ...... Fever, Malarial Remittent. ........ Fever, Typhoid .................. Fibroids, Multiple ................ Foot, Gangrene of ................. Gastritis ......................... Gastro, Entritis .................. Glottis, Oedema of ................ C* r\\tvc* Heart, Congenitial Malformation of Heart, Hypertrophy of ............ Heart, Dilatation of ............... Heart Disease .................... Heart Disease, Valvular. .......... Hemorrhage ...................... Hemorrhage, Post Partum. ........ Hernia. Strangulated ............. w 1 1 1 3 n 0 1 1 5 5 w 1 I 1 4 1 \ o 9, 1 2 1 1 8 w 1 1 1 1 a o 1 4 7 w i^ w 1 1 1 1 [ 1 o ft ? 1 1 8 0 1 t ! W 2 8 1 1 \ 0 9 1 1 8 1 a t I * W 9: ?, 1 1 1 I > O 10 1 ?, 1 1 2 1 1 t r t" W ?, 1 1 1 1 2 N > 0 9 1 1 1 8 1 < i^ w 8 1 1 1 2 4 ?, 2 1 0 1 fi 1 1 1 1 2 1 i w 8 1 1 : 5 o 18 1 8 1 1 w 1 S 1 1 2 5! j 0 1 12 1 2 1 1 1 4 5 1 I 1 w 1 2 1 ! ? s 0 5 1 8 \ ; w 1 1 1 1 8 i I 0 1 1 2 w B 1 18 1 2 8 fl 11 1 ?, R 2 18 9 ? I a 1 2 2 78 2 0 11 1 8 4 5 1 3281 2 1 Grand Total wando 8 8 2 90 2 8 8 18 1 8 10 16 1 1 2 2 2 50 40 2 2 1 f? CO I Hydrocephalus ................... Hyperaemia, Gravidarlum ........ Hepaitllls ........................ Ileo Colitis ....................... Indigestion, Acute ................ Influenza ......................... Intestines, Hemorrhage of. ........ Intestines, Obstruction of ......... Jaundice ......................... Labor, Complicated. ............... Liver, Yellow Atrophy of .......... Lungs, Congestion of .............. Lungs, Gangrene of ............... Lungs, Oedema of .................. Lymphangitis .................... Lungs, Hemorrhage of ............ Malformation, Congenital ......... Marasmus ........................ Meningitis ....................... Meningitis, Cerebro Spinal. ....... Meningitis, Spinal ................ Meningitis, Tubercular. ........... Morphinism ...................... MirallHc Myocarditis ...................... Perityrhilitis ..................... Old AB-A 8122f 11111 ft112 221118 2 12118R 81911? 1 9, 1018114 21111811 811212 1111Ra 1R15 18?9 21?1? 11141 11514 1199 1218 1111 11518 1 9,1111 1918 1111 8184 9,1 9, 11 1 9,14 1885 1021121 fl911 171 18111811 15 1 11 80 fi111111199 5112111a1 85 1138 16 4026111221 1518183 681 14221141182 50 15o to>I Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for the Year 1905Continued. CAUSE OP DEATH Paralysis ......................... Patent Foramin Ovale ............ Pericarditis ...................... Peritonitis ....................... PhftlAhitla Pemphigus, Congenital ........... T*1 AH 1*1 ft V Pneumonia ....................... Pneumonia, Broncro .............. Pneumonia, Lobar ................ Prostatltus ....................... Pyaemia ......................... Purpura .......................... Rheumatism ...................... Scurvy ........................... Septicaemia ...................... Septicaemia, Puerperal ........... Shoulder, Ulcer of ................ Spina Biflda ..................... Spleen, Abscess of ............... Spleen, Rupture of ................ Stomach, Congestion of ........... Stomach, Ulcer of ................. w 8 2 1 8 1 t \ 0 1 1 29 w 1 1 1 I 7 8 >>h D O 4 2 82 1 1 w 1 2 17 1 1 ? 1 1 a 1 R 0 5 28 1 1 f * w 1 8 1 8 ( 0 B 1 11 1 1 1 1 w 1 1 1 ? S 0 4 S> 1 1 t i w 1 1 8 1 2 1 1 D 3 3 O 8 ft 1 1 1 1 ( w a 1 1 1 1 1 \ s 1 0 ? 2 1 1 w 1 2 1 | 1 0 4 1 1 1 ' * ( w 1 1 i i is o 2 4 i w 1 4 1 ! I o 8 8 1 ] i 9 w 1 ! ) i 0 5 1 4 1 1 i 1 w 1 5 1 1 1 1 5 3 I o 5 fl 1 1 w 11 1 2 5 1 1 47 a 9 8 1 1 R 5 1 4 1 1 1 1 o 44 7 8 11ft 4 4 1 S 1 4 4 1 I Grand Total wand o 55 1 8 12 1 1 2 165 7 18 8 1 8 1 12 9 1 4 1 1 1 2 3 00 > 1 Syphilis .......................... Stomatitis ........................ Teething ......................... Tetanus ........................... Thrush ....... 1 ................... Tusmus, Nascentium .............. Tuberculosis ..................... Ulcer of Rectum ................. bmbillcus, Hemorrhage of. ........ Undefined ........................ Uraemia ......................... Whooping Cough ................. Uterus, Prolapsus of ........"...,.. 1 9 2 58 3 16 7 105 1 6 1 S3 1 1 2 10 5 a 127 5 60 21 18 121 8 44 1 1 ? 11 11 97 8 1 1 1 46 * 11 6 1 85 1 7 1 1 46 11 a 13 10 a 1 8 84J39 1 1 1 12 1 74 1 5 46 1 9 a G3 3 ? 40 3 10 1 8 88 1 1 1 42 1 8 12 7 96 'i 26 "9 8 I 69 2 '2 1 4R 1 6 9 1 69 2 5 2 53 5 6 1 ' 1 546 5 1 1 3 1 20 146 1 1 87 8 1073 7 1 1 1 22 199 1 1 92 14 1 1 1619 Deaths from Violence, Still Births, Premature Births, Etc. Accidents Asphyxia ........................ Brain, Concussion of .............. Burns ............................ Decapitated by Railroad Train.... Drowning ........................ Electrocuted, Live Wire........... Gunshot Wounds ................. Internal Injuries. ................. Legs and Arms Crushed, Street Car Shock............................ Skull, Fracture of ................. Snake Bite ....................... Homicides Gunshot Wounds ................. Ill Defined ....................... | ! i w 1 1 1 8 k o 1 1 1 8 I w a 1 8 * ) o 1 1 1 8 f w 1 1 2 \ a 1 1 2 1 1 w " o 1 w 1 1 3 ' 0 1 2 1 1 1 8 0 1 1 tw 1 1 o 1 1 2 ! ^ " w 1 1 t a 1 1 2 | 4 W 1 o 8 2 1 w 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 ! O 1 1 2 2 i I w 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 8 2 2 ] 1 w ?, 1 8 : 0 1 1 ?, 2 j w 2 2 i 1 0 1 9 8 | w 2 2 H 2 2 8 1 8 1 8 1 22 1 1 2 o 1 1 5 8 1 9 A 2 2 8 81 8 8 * wand 0 8 8 8 3 5 8 8 9 2 8 11 1 68 9 1 10 Suicide* Gunshot Wound .................. Incised Wounds, .................. Poison, Laudanum. ............... Poison, Morphine ................ Poison, Opium .................... Cruehed by Train ................ Drowning ........................ Still Births ...................... Premature Birth .................. Deaths Without Physician ........ Deaths Under 10 Years. ........... 52 10 1R1 3(t u 78 78 78 76 75 73 75 75 7t 75 75 ffK 75 74 73 fyn rjo 72 72 71 70 70 70 70 70 NATIVITY. Savannah ........................ Georgia other than Savannah. South Carolina ................... Florida ........................... North Carolina ................... Virginia ......................... New York ........................ Pennsylvania ..................... Maryland ........................ New Jersey ...................... Mississippi ....................... Ohio ............................. Connecticut ...................... Massachusetts .................... Rhode Island ..................... Texas ............................ Alabama ......................... Deleware ......................... District of Columbia. .............. Illinois ........................... Maine ............................ Michigan ......................... w 7 20 9 1 1 1 1 1 d 19 59 19 ? February W 10 19'i 1 a 8 i 1 i 0 32 66 29 8 1 1 1 A I W 10 82 2 'i 2 1 1 c 23 65 24 2 "s 1 1 I "V 10 14 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 o 17 58 18'i 1 1 w 7 24 4 'i 2 1 0 18 55 10 2 1 1 1 0 1 W 4 28 2 'i 0 18 62 17 1 1 w 7 20 1 2 ' 1 1 1 0 12 43 10 1 '?, i w 8 26 3 2 2 1 1 o 16 34 9 1 1 1 September w 5 18 8 'i 1 1 a 21 41 11 ~2 October w 6 18 2 'i 1 i i 0 17 80 12 1 1 1 November W 7 6 4 1 1 0 16 87 16 December w 5 18 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 o 16 34 14 1 1 1 I w 86 289 85 7 10 6 10 2 5 4 8 I 2 2 9 2 1 ? 1 1 1 1 o 205 604 189 11 8 9 1 2 1 2 1 .... 1 il e wand o 291 843 324 18 18 15 11 4 5 4 4 8 8 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 I ?3 GO Tmn n nR8 AA United States .................... Ireland .......................... Germany ......................... England .......................... Ruslsa ........................... Africa ........................... France ........................... Italy ............................. Canada .......................... Europe .......................... Nova Scotia. ...................... Portugal ......................... Porto Rico ....................... West Indies ...................... Unknown ........................ Total .......... ... ........ 2 5 fi811 58 218 105 288211 1 53 18 127 2 4811 60 11 121 4 4?1 44 11 97 1 8111 46 2 85 8 4121 46 1 84 1 11 89 88 74 211 46 1 68 1 84 ?, 111 40 116 83 t 6221 42 18 96 1 9, a1 26 69 2 651 46 2 69 22 88 29 15 4 1 2 2 2111118 546 1 9 "ii ... '"i 25 1078 1 81 88 29 1642222111111 28 1619 Ksos AGE SUMMARY. MONTHS January .............. February ............. March ................ April ................. May .................. June ................. July .................. August ............... September ............ October .............. November ............ December ............ Total............... Under Year 1 W 5 8 8 5 4 18 6 11 4 7 2 8 80 o 19 14 19 19 24 15 14 14 24 18 18 12 ]! w 'i 8 8 5 2 1 1 2 1 1 20522 0 3 4 5 8 5 7 4 2 8 5 8 2 51 Between a and 5 w 4 8 4 2 4 1 '2 '2 1 2 25 0 '1 4 1 7 2 4 3 5 1 1 2 4 85 Between and 105 w 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 'i 3 1 1 14 0 1 3 1 2 1 2 'i 1 8 1 Between and 201 w 3 '5 5 2 5 2 3 1 'i 3 1930 i 0 8 4 11 5 6 8 7 3 4 4 4 4 68 Between 300and w 6 2 2 4 4 6 3 4 4 3 'e 44 0 21 82 28 14 14 12 14 14 16 21 9 9 199 Between 40and 30 W 8 9 6 4 1 3 4 0 8 7 8 8 57 o 15 17 14 11 8 14 4 5 9 8 10 6 121 Between and 504 w 4 10 10 6 1 6 6 8 8 1 5 5 60 o 18 20 17 18 6 8 6 6 8 18 9 11 185 Between SOandW w 6 5 4 5 7 8 7 6 11 1 3 8 61 * 12 10 12 14 9 8 12 4 6 8 6 12 108 Between and 708 W 8 6 H 8 8 2 7 6 3 8 4 8 69 0 8 7 11 5 4 7 5 2 4 6 fi 8 87 Between 80and TO w 10 3 8 4 5 2 8 3 7 6 5 2 58 0 S 9 6 4 3 8 3 4 6 5 46 Between and 908 w 2 i 2 1 i 1 2 '4 2.1 0 2 1 1 2 1 i i 11 Between and ICO 90 w 1 2 2 5 o 1 1 1 1 1 5 100 Over w 0 ' 1 3 , W 58 58 60 44 44 46 89 46 40 42 26 46 546 o 105 127 121 97 85 84 74 68 88 96 69 69 1078 ,3 F W*O 163 180 181 141 181 180 113 109 123 188 1)5 115 1619 to CO 2! I I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 181 REPORT OP CITY PHYSICIANS. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1906. HON. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor. City of Savannah. SIBI herewith respectfully submit report of work done by me as City Physician of the Northern District for the year 1905. Japuary .............. February ............. March .............. j April ............... | May .................. June ................. July ............."..... August ............... October .............. December ............ Total............... S i 180 217 130 Vac Vac 187 223 251 240 285 185 241 201 225 Colored 58 140 26 cin cin 24 90 72 57 80 156 51 64 74 f-t 238 357 156 atio atio 211 313 323 297 365 341 292 265 299 8457 Visits Office 116 139 89 n -w n w 100 200 169 193 146 128 211 179 169 1838 House Visits 132 150 70 as i as i 120 189 144 125 149 140 186 132 112 1649 Patients Sent to Hospital 3 J5 Z & 8 4 5 rog rog 7 8 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 61 -2"S 3 f 6 4 2 ress ress 6 5 4 4 3 2 4 2 3 * 1 -> 4300 3 1 5 3 1 2 2 2 1 20 \ \ > i i 3 2 4 3 3 4 8 2 25 &(S e a aM "& 1 13 2 118 4 6 I ] 5 5 8 1 2 49 I 3, inted by the Appointed by Georgia Historical Teim Expires City of Savaitnab. Society. December 31, 1905__John M. Thomas, George J. Baldwin, December 31, 1906W. C. Travis, Otis Ashmore, December 31, 1907_A. A. Lawrence, R. J. Nunn, December 31, 1908_.Thos. Gamble, Jr., A. R. Lawton, December 31, 1909_.H. W. Witcover, H. C. Cunningham. During May, Mr. William W. Mackall resigned and Mr. A. R. Lawton was appointed by the Georgia Historical Society to fill the vacancy. The terms of office of Messrs. H. \V. "Witeover and Mr. H. C. Cunningham having expired December 31, 1904, they were each re-appointed to serve five years. The officers of the Board of Managers elected and serving during the year were: Geo. J. Baldwin, Chairman. A. A. Lawrence, Vice-Chairman. Thos. Gamble, Jr., Secretary. John M. Thomas, Treasurer. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 219 The Chairmanships of the two Standing Committees of the Board of Managers were as follows: Special Library Committee, Mr. Otis Ashmore. Finance and Auditing Committee, Mr. W. C. Travis. There have been no changes in the By-Laws or in the rules of the Library during the year., At the request of the Georgia Historical Society, the insurance upon the building and contents was increased and the building is now insured for $10,000, while the contents are covered by $15,000 of insurance, which is deemed adequate both by the Georgia Historical Society and by the Board of Managers of the Public Library. There appears to have been during the year a very marked increase of interest on the part of the public, not only in the Public Library of this city, but throughout the South. This was evidenced by the meeting held in Atlanta during December of the Georgia Library Association, which was also attended by representatives from a large number of libraries in other Southern States. Interest in this meeting was very great and the continuance of the Georgia Library Association seems secure and promises increasing benefits. The question of having a Southern meeting of the American Library Association is also under consideration and will probably be carried out during the coming year. This body is composed of librarians from all sections of the country and its opinions are regarded as standard on all subjects treated by it. One of the special subjects investigated by the American Library Association has been the percentage of fiction demanded by the public and the result of purchasing such books. It has been found that more than fifty per cent, of the current fiction purchased by standard libraries throughout the country becomes after two years of very little value and is hardly ever called for, so that the use of these books is purely temporary and their purchase should not be 220 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. countenanced, excepting to such small extent as may be absolutely necessary in order to secure the interest of the public. The purchase of books for the Public Library has been conducted on the most careful plans and instead of buying large amounts of current fiction, nearly all books of this class have been rented from the Booklovers' Library, which furnishes at small cost a constantly changing supply of fiction suitable for light reading. By supplying such books in liberal quantity to the readers of the Public Library, they have been induced to take out and read larger numbers of more standard books and in this way we feel that the Library has been of great service. Especial attention is called to the facts shown by the Librarian's report in regard to the use of the facilities of the Library by children under fourteen years of age, to whom 640 cards were issued during the year. The books given out on these cards are carefully selected and only volumes suitable for this class of readers were permitted to be taken out by them. In connection with the issue of childrens' cards, the Board has discussed during the year the advisability of opening a special childrens' reading room where more particular attention may be g'iven to their needs. This idea, which was suggested by one of the assistant librarians, Miss Heyward, received the approval of the Board of Managers, but they felt that the funds in their hands and the facilities at their command were inadequate and therefore concluded that it was inadvisable to attempt this improvement, although most of the better class of libraries in this country now maintain and operate a special childrens' room. We believe this move would prove to be of very great public benefit and hope at some future time to accomplish it. Attention is called to the statistics and facts given in the Librarian's report, which show that interest in the Library has steadily increased from its opening to the present MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 221 time. We feel that no public institution in the City of Savannah has contributed so much to the pleasure and instruction of all classes of our people as has the Public Library. This interest is fully shown in the reports showing the daily visits to the Tiibrary and the increasing number of books borrowed each year, together with the cheerful compliance with all necessary rules and the care which is taken by the borrowers of all of the books used by them. A careful study of the occupations of those taking out books shows that the users of the Public Library are almost entirely those who would be unable to purchase books in any quantity for their own reading. Almost every occupation in the city is represented by our patrons. The number of books taken out necessarily entails a very heavy wear and tear on the Library, the efficiency of which must be maintained by a much larger purchase of new books than heretofore. Outside of the necessary wear and tear, the books of the Library are in excellent condition and will be so maintained so far as the funds at our disposal permit, although we have very little money for rebinding and the binding of certain periodicals which are worthy of a continued place on our shelves. We regret to see that while the interest of the public is very great, yet during the year no donations of any amount have been received by us for the benefit of the Library. We believe there are many citizens who would be glad to donate funds or especially valuable books if their attention could be called to the needs of the Library and we trust that during the coming year receipts from this source may be considerably augmented. The Treasurer's report shows that the expenditures have been in accordance with the budget laid out at the beginning of the year, to which the closest attention has at all times been given by the Board. It will be especially noted that there was a sufficient amount of cash on hand on December 222 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 31st to pay all the bills incurred by the Library that month. In other words, the Public Library carries forward to the new year no liabilities of any kind, although it has expended every dollar which was appropriated for its use. We believe that all public boards should adhere to this policy of careful and exact expenditure. It is gratifying to be able to report that in making up the budget for the coming year, the City has increased its appropriation for 1006 from $3,000 to $3,500, and as the bulk of this increase can be expended for new books, we hope by this means to considerably increase the interest in the Library. In this connection, we desire to call to your attention the fact that the Public Library in Atlanta, Ga., with about eleven thousand borrowers, receives from that City $11,000 annually; while in Savannah, with more than six thousand borrowers, the Library received from the City in 1905 only $3,000. This financial expenditure is just half as much for each user of the Library in Savannah as it is in Atlanta; but in spite of this, it has been our constant effort to increase the relative efficiency of our working force and we congratulate ourselves on the retention of the services of our capable and efficient Librarians. We believe that the ratio of efficiency to expenditure in the Library of this city will compare favorably with that of any other Library of similar size in the country and we are satisfied from the personal investigations of members of our Board that our affairs are more efficiently and economically conducted than in many libraries of much larger scope. I have the honor to submit this third annual report, together with the attached reports of the Librarian and of the Treasurer, by order of the Board of Managers, Very respectfully, Board of Managers of the Public Library. GEO. J. BALDWIN, Chairman, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 223 ' LIBRARIAN'S RETORT. Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1906. To the Board of Managers of the Savannah Public Library: The close of the calendar year 1905 marks also the end of (he third year of the history of our City Public Library, and j have the honor of presenting the report of its operations during that period. At the time of my last report 4,256 borrowers' cards had been issued. That number has been increased to 6,141, making 1,885 added in the last twelve months. During the same time, 66,294 volumes have been borrowed, distributed in the matter of classification as shown in the table annexed to this report, which reveals a gratifying falling off in the percentage of fiction. The record of the number of visitors is interesting as it shows a marked increase over the year 1904 amounting to 11,852. With the opening of the year, we began in accordance with instructions from your honorable body, to issue cards to children under 14 years of age who could read and write. The result of such action is 640 cards so issued. The number of volumes added to the Library, almost entirely by purchase, is 613, a small gain over the previous year. The accessions in three years are just 1,400. The arrangement with the Book Lovers' Library was continued and we have had in use 500 volumes belonging to that institution, exchanging the same montly for newer books for which the demand was greatest. An increase in the price charged for such service necessitated a change in our contract, and the Board at its last meeting authorized the renewal of it to the extent of 300 volumes for the coming year on the paymetn of an increased rental. The work of cataloguing goes on satisfactorily, two more 224 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. departments having been finished and work on a third well under way. The tables attached to this report show at a glance every item in the way of work done and from them may be estimated the amount of service we have rendered the public. Your Librarian cannot close this report without again commending his assistants, Miss Maude Heyward and Miss E. V. McLaws, for the faithful performance of their duties and their courtesy and willingness to undertake any work required of them. In this connection , he expresses his appreciation of the services of Miss V. R. McLaws, acting for Miss Heyward while the latter is absent, by permission of the Board, in the study of special library work. To the members of the Library Committee, also, he tenders his thanks for hearty co-operation and uniform kindness. Respectfully submitted, (Signed)'WILLIAM HARDEN, Librarian. I MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. 223 Number of Books Taken from the Library. January ....^. ...... February ........... March .............. April ............ May ...--...-....-.. July................ August -... ...... September. ......... October ....-.--.-.- November --....--.. December ...... .... Total........... Accessions .......... Books temporarily rented -------- .... "S S s . 1 'S h 15 13 12 12 15 13 12 10 11 17 11 15 156 15 16 [Religion 18 14 13 5 11 20 5 5 8 4 10 9 122 7 20 |Sociology 21 87 38 27 21 13 22 19 24 29 26 17 294 16 37 |Philology "a "a "I 2 "I 5 13 |Nat. Science 29 55 54 43 41 31 27 13 21 19 23 23 379 20 84 0) V p 9 12 17 12 13 14 10 14 21 15 18 7 162 12 10 1 a 24 27 19 14 13 10 9 6 8 19 20 21 189 9 53 Literature 108 110 134 72 60 68 71 72 89 124 147 115 1170 57 46 1 S 850 435 421 318 305 248 269 243 225 200 228 182 8424 63 152 Fiction 5103 5400 5958 5420 5346 4786 5160 4775 4750 4776 4735 4173 60382 894 932 3-s EH 5677 6105 6666 5925 5825 5203 5585 5157 5159 5203 5221 4568 66294 613 1300 Total new books added to Library daring the year, 1918. Months January ..................... February ................... March ....................... April ......................... Mav July ........................ September . __ ... ..... October -..-.........-..---.. November ............ ..... December ... ......... . Totals..... ............. Previously Issued ....... Total.................... Cirds Issued 298 288 235 147 125 118 146 105 96 144 119 64 1885 4256 6141 Monthly VMtt Public 8177 8226 9370 8073 7981 7466 78(13 7113 6731 6992 6431 5546 89969 Monthly Visit* Library Committee 57 85 75 64 65 62 64 57 25 80 61 67 662 Hnes and Reserves I 3682 46 62 49 62 49 42 4842 47 3fi 50 70 89 72 45 20 43 16 42 00 5326 $552 30 226 . MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. CARDS ISSUE!) DURING THE YEAR TO CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGEINCLUDED IN GENERAL TOTAL. January ..____...___..._..________.... 124 February -.....-. .___.......________ 116 March __..._______......._____.___._ 72 April _.------_-_-..__.....--__.- 64 May .......___....__._______.___.___ 51 June -- -- -. ------- 45 July .---__.-___.____._--___ ._______ 49 August .__ ....___ 32 September ___________-.-.-. 22 October _..___^___._-.____ 21 November _-------__._-------_-..-._.____.. 28 December ._ 16 Total .._-__-- ..____..._..___ 640 PERIODICALS SUBSCRIBED FOR. Quarterlies_____-_ ---._-.---_.-. 5 Monthlies __--_.__ 34 Weeklies ...-.---....---_...__ 19 Dailies __.__. ..._ --..-. 3 Total different periodicals subscribed for ___.___________.___ 61 I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 237 LIST OF HOUDEBS. Architects 2 Artists _____ 10 Authors 1 Bakers : 4 Bankers 13 Blacksmiths 1 Boilermakers 2 Bookbinders _ 2 Brewers 2 Brokers 8 Butchers 2 . Cabinetmakers 1 Carpenters 24 Chemists 5 Civil Engineers 21 Clergymen ____ 11 Clerks __________1,567 Conductors __ 9 Contractors ___ 10 Dairymen 3 Dressmakers __ 8 Druggists 12 Editors _______ 3 Electricians 5 Engineers, E. E._ 9 , Exporters -_ 10 Firemen _____ 21 Grocers ______ 13 Hairdressers ___ 1 Inspectors -___ 13 Insurance Agents 31 Ironworkers ____ 1 Jewelers _ 4 Journalists ____ 5 Kindergarten Teachers- 18 Lawyers _ __ 46 Letter Carriers _ 2 Machinists _-______ 60 Managers ________ 125 Merchants______ 147 Milliners ________ 4 Musicians _______ 43 Painters __ ______ 12 Paper Hangers ____ 1 Pawn Brokers _____ 1 Photographers _____ 3 Physicians ________ 42 Pilots ________._ 2 Planters______ 8 Plumbers _______ 6 Policemen __ ____ 10 Port Wardens _____ 1 Printers ________ 22 E. E. Officials _____ 4 Eeal Estate Agents __ 12 Eeporters ________ 8 Secretaries (private) _ 7 Steamship Officials __ 2 Stenographers _____ 101 Students ________2,117 Teachers ________ 133 Telegraph Operators _ 12 Tinners _________ 2 Trained Nurses ____ 23 Upholsterers ______ 2 Watchmen _______ 7 Wheelwrights _____ 1 Wood Dealers ____ 1 Females without employment ______1,009 Males without employment _________ 313 Total _________6,141 228 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. TREASURER'S REPORT. January 1st, 1905, to January 1st, 1906. Receipts. Cash on hand January 1st, 1905___$ 36 99 From City of Savannah________ 3,000 00 From Georgia Historical Society_-_ 500 00 From fines and reserves ________ 538 42$4,075 41 Expenditures. Salaries _. _______________$1,776 45 Rent of books ___..________ 383 75 New books ___-__..__.________ 421 59 Periodicals, etc. ______________ 206 23 Fuel _____________________ 79 95 Lighting _________________ 242 25 Stationery' ____________ _____ 68 75 Printing __________________ 27 25 Repairs ___________________ 212 30 Improvements ________ 26 00 Insurance ________________ 132 50 Miscellaneous _______________ 160 47 Furniture _________________ 41 50$3,774 99 Cash on hand January 1st, 1906__ $ 300 42 The December, 1905, bills will about cover cash balance on hand. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) JOHN M. THOMAS, Treasurer, Public Library. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 229 I have examined the accounts and books of the Treasurer of the Public Library from the 1st of January, 1905, to the 1st of January, 1906, and find the same correct, with proper vouchers produced, and a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of three hundred dollars and forty-two cents. (Signed) W. C. TRAVIS, Chairman, Finance Committee, Public Library. STATISTICS OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA, Its Trade and Commerce FOR THE YEAR 1905. COMPILED BY THOMAS GAMBLE, Jr. Secretary to the Mayor. BANK CLEARANCES AT SAVANNAH FOR TEN YEARS. January ..................... March..... .............. .. April ......................... May. ....................... July................. ........ AURUSt .... ............ September .... .............. October ........... .......... November. .................. December . .... .............. Total..................... January..... ................ February .................... April .... .................... May ........... ....... June . . .................. July.... ........ ........... August.. ........ ... .. .... September. .................. October... .......... _ .... November ....... ............ December.... . ........... Total.... ........ .......... 1905 $ 15,88ft, 784 70 13,H27,77 95 13,593,807 10 18,55fl,47 78 14,245,151 40 10.887.300 08 18.847,900 48 15,958,849 74 38.088,449 38 27,711,854 84 81.576,095 55 24.944.199 72 $282.522,089 97 1900 C 19,208,700 54 32.493,043 04 22,792,462 29 10.844,541 80 18 511,250 54 18,088.557 45 16,743,276 05 18,172,194 58 80,580.047 68 80,413,424 76 24,888,524 75 22,865,490 02 $345.594,512 45 1904 $ 17 571,068 46 18 2H4.852 02 12.474,099 18 10,988,288 51, 11.584 580 25 12,874,848 98 11.888,614 54 18,255.577 99 27,089,913 91 27.455.967 17 22,589,668 88 21,844,158 85 $201,796,751 64 1899 $ 12,664,548 92 8,852,776 86 8,188,186 78 8,546.058 45 9.961,071 86 9,184,856 16 9,088,495 62 9,265,668 95 12,282,879 16 15,878.009 76 17.799,296 21 17,018.416 61 S188.514.714 24 1908 $ 19.543,420 26 15,581,205 99 14,908,188 08 10 *7Oft 7MJ O*7 n iAQ AAA Jia 11,897,250 94 11,875,012 47 10,600 800 14 19.089,811 63 25,850,785 86 22,470.266 59 18,968,277 99 8195,265.562 48 1898 $ 18,104,180 88 10,042,845 12 9,654.926 57 8,270,880 94 7.871.082 50 7 49R 4A4 1 7 0,875,788 73 7,054,579 43 11,028,865 87 17,594.875 82 15.780,940 85 14.544.581 08 $129.248,854 94 1902 $ 10,888,841 19 11 604 478 80 11,402,899 13 18,004 404 75 14,488,208 12 11.458,595 00 11,492,579 00 11.090,495 01 18,098,740 88 19,588,972 00 21,450.068 88 20.400,292 71 $181,069,677 89 1897 $ 12,063,089 02 8.456.510 94 8,480.045 10 8.828,858 11 7.581,828 81 0,888,168 11 7.778,990 40 6.685,568 51 18,866,012 18 17,661.581 48 15.809.895 14 14,192,869 19 $127.777.401 99 1901 $ 21,294.903 99 17,872,890 25 14,007,803 47 18,529,275 78 12,809,440 15 10.892,722 67 10,458,907 29 9,400,585 27 13.988.688 01 31,884,803 28 19,925,528 88 18.020.090 95 $182,201,154 89 1890 * 12,868,716 17 10,852,586 17 8,408,368 42 7,867,729 82 7,991,895 88 6,889,431 67 6,281,808 02 6.810,978 90 14,006,850 18 16.888,458 21 14.608,548 45 18,441,925 74 *124.756,887 08 2 8 1 Bank Clearings at Savannah, Ga., in Comparison with Ten Other Cities. CITY SAVANNAH, GA... ........ Memphis, Tenii... ..... Atlanta, Ga... ........... Norfolk Va Augusta, Ga. _.__..._. ... Birmingham, Ala. ....... Knoxville, Tenn. ........ Charleston, S. C. ........ Chattanooga, Tenn...... Jacksonville, Fla. ... ... Macon, Ga.. .......... CLEARINGS 1906 $232,522,039 278,422,557 185,625,645 108,888,208 93.521,142 82,109,811 63,440,172 64,899,794 51,781,090 59,962,427 40,661,457 CLEARINGS 1904 $201,796,751 260,664.826 158,022,808 90,491,868 75,617,866 66,145.876 61,440,172 59,491,116 40,515,550 38,894,871 85,966,791 CLEARINGS 1903 $195,265,562 214,009,568 144.992,084 84,921,740 72.526,926 63,445,858 58,850,812 87,112,105 26,071,912 40,782,000 CLEARINGS 190! $181,069,678 179,199,927 181,200,453 78,891,020 28,021.693 22,605,305 87,842,000 CLEARINGS 1801 CLEARINGS 1800 $182,261,154 154,482,940 116.855.848 67,186 431 28,871 778 16,757,775 84,560,600 $245,594,512 146,981,048 97,982,247 68,142,460 20,428,740 12,763,028 34,767,000 in 53 c! 234 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Shipping' at the Port of Savannah for the Tears 1905 and 1904. Arrivals from Foreign Ports -.. Clearances for Foreign Ports.. . Arrivals Coastwise Steamships. Clearances Coastwise St'mships Clearances Coastwise Sailers . . . TEAR 1906 Number 110 199 670 581 9145 241 2",046 Tonnage 188, 709 430,870 1.500,501 1,254,495 144,090 142,051 8,661,876 TEAR 190* Rmntwr 111 196 607 514 288 285 2,001 Toning* 165.884 873,576 1244,537 1,022388 164,179 160.489 8,130,553 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. Foreign Exports From the Port of Savannah, Ga., for the Year Ending December 31, 1905, and for the Fifteen Preceding Years. COHHTBY A PTJUB Argentine Republic. . . . Belgium .............. Bermuda ............. Brazil ................ China (French). ....... Cuba ................. ChIU ................. Denmark ............. East Indies ........... England .............. Egypt ................. India (British) ........ Ireland ............... Italy ................. Japan ................ Nova Scotia, Etc. ..... Pern ................. Portugal .............. Quebec ............... Russia ............... San Domingo ......... Scotland .............. Spain ................ Sweden and Norway. . . Uragnay .............. West Indies (British).. Totals...... ...1905.. " .........1904.. .........1903.. .........1902.. .........1901.. .........1900.. ie&Q .........1898.. .........1897.. .........1896.. .........1895.. - .........1894.. - .........1893.. " .........1892.. ** 1S01 - .........1890.. January *......... 56,649 31,279 1,236,808 34,622 1,432,575 3,952 171,796 7,098 31,297 218,300 601,121 113,128 $3,938,625 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 1,618,106 3,492,777 3.249,444 February $......... 58,564 17,859 5,423 96,860 1,562,648 1,283 75,378 197,869 9,28i 3,630 March $.. ....... 7,774 27,688 9,344 17,577 300,229 56,8i6 1,552,904 830 14,330 65.602 6,134 15,873 168,0231 193,096 363,669 119,433 .......... $2,679,859 3,872.091 4,928,263 3,388,814 4,650,926 4,762,120 2,139,211 S.506.424 1,399,482 1,352.946 1,554,103 999,283 1,069,959 2,587,415 3 030 868 212,487 98,273 50 12,579,001 1,552,940 4,605,860 1,353,405 2,720,851 6,206,264 957,133 2,247,860 1,608,049 1.942,083 1,292,602 1,262,792 1,117,798 1,167,248 2.004,ftOfl April $......... 25,805 18,266 951,276 40,326 238,697 12,976 39,445 303,337 23,298 1,240 $1,654,666 2,391,806 3,539,085 2,042,930 3,137,333 3,310,838 653,111 1,524,133 1,166,34 1,031,209 1,477,436 1,307,212 803,992 752,365 1 22ft ftflfi 2,206.202 1.621,869 811,181 May June $.. .... '.- - ... 29,940 38,277 1,653,213 2,446,301 51,435 144.739 4,493 31,853 150,577 449,672 61,592 ......... 15,062,122 820,635 1,479,144 2,290,572 2,629,638 1,366 , 804 877,702 890,857 1,090,874 1,449,343 835,746 1,189,987 847,273 834,^25 958,872 501.335 17,738 6,041 388,256 34,220 103,443 1,337,346 31,064 70,762 8,524 11,080 45,763 260,258 41,123 $2,345,618 856,840 749,610 1,640,027 1,459,007 1,190,082 1,212,859 1,105,833 788,496 865,892 638.863 712,131 929,103 762,429 705,899 465.024 July 1... ...... 28,290 230,688 109,925 907,107 1.535,044 129,525 125,319 10,388 192,796 58,315 August $......... 2,195 2,205,991 107,773 8,013 1,000 8,837 $3,333,897 543,162 763,426 1,038,873 1,452.505 1,806,641 1,076,125 839,272 588,824 668,239 1,024,405 401,197 683,671 541,731 474,091 455,582 $2,833,809 535,333 474,855 855,511 653,264 1,120,161 845,555 722,415 557,171 646,931 549,729 283,257 466,004 513,339 840,052 822.433 September $......... 151,125 259,196 2,300 643,768 423,723 5,501,359 76,409 297,837 422 2,824 722,108 548,683 195,089 31,770 Ocloher $ 265,270 24,279 12,506 89,610 i, 939,558 19,115 4,048,216 228,535 336,692 9,i66 i,122,2i9 777,688 165,265 November $.......... 156,176 168,496 56,395 137,180 2,609,743 28,000 2,095,700 4,257,544 1,280 229,279 December $ 235,920 17,643 11,249 68,000 45,306 2,105,769 274,618 4,469,951 441,060 204,674 185,670 343,734 56,376 768,893 158,784 6,863 9,392 90,196 1,382,631 107,826 $8,856,613 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 1,348,396 789,908 1,566,238 970,991 816,968 8.529,782 $ 9,037,453 14,705,929 9,854.486 7,260,964 6,818,107 9,442,112 4,743,510 8,088,123 5,164,491 2,721,958 4,495,246 8,894,571 4,889,438 8,820,117 4,410,403 6,165,418 $11,279,117 10,074,689 11,547,482 7,409,853 7,442,998 5,631,579 4,897,041 5,101.507 5,142,515 6,101,477 8,337,539 3,596,128 4,941,933 4,994,804 7,253,087 4.766.822 $9,445,231 8,306,156 9,352,730 8,771,686 6,767,674 4,449,297 2,956,110 3,794,044 4,260,139 8,860,450 2,652,154 3,375,885 3,896,139 1,856,281 4,761,903 6,854.898 Totals 1905 $.......... 163,950 1,065,485 717,462 12,506 25,300 11,249 404,715 45,306 11,881,341 71,335 2,988,916 31,301,155 7,345 1,489,137 1,975,634 30,701 18,673 111,087 13,904 3,101,473 57,376 5,860,575 1,151,463 38,633 1,290 $62,546,011 61,368,615 58,566,773 47,671,951 44,166,059 49,530,255 26,077,862 26,342,891 26,405,522 22,680,811 21,690,283 21,374,516 23,535,503 20,419,051 29,476,491 80,949,991 Totals 1904 ( 4,253 34,538 560,841 475,837 2,857 87,318 9,330 80,83H 3,955 15,781,284 2,936,173 30,216,948 3,275 5,719 2,186,092 1,310,989 45,662 881,027 94,653 2,617,584 3,612,685 891,220 15,820 13,952 $61,368,615 Totals 1903 $ 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 $58 566,773 Totals 1902 $.....,... 56,737 872,807 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 4,500 261,769 2,821,991 939,722 15,331 12,000 $47,671,951 Totals 1901 Totals 1900 $......... 91,541 329,848 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 12,665 447,980 4,453 288,049 3,215,821 9,015 33,958 25.102 5... ...... 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 3,177,953 50,941 11,631 15,702 $44,166,059 $49,530,235 COCNTRV Africa. Argentine Republic. Austria-Hungary. Azores. Belgium. Bermuda. Brazil. China (French). Cuba. ChilL Denmark. East Indies (Dutch). England. Egypt. France. Germany. Greece. India (British). Ireland. Italy. Japan. Netherlands. Nova Scotia, Etc. Peru. Portugal. Quebec. Russia. San Domingo. Scotland. Spain. Sweden and Norway. TJraguay. West Indies (British). Totals.... .....1905 ' .........1904 * 1QAO ' 1QAO . ' .........1901 * .........1900 * 1SQO I -\ QQQ * t fiQ7 ' ......... 189G ' .........1895 * 1fi,964 21,380 1.344.537 24.429 1,500,501 27.556 6 3.UOO 7 2,761 6 3877 5 3.680 7 4,884 383 487 781 987 9>1 576 1,576 439 17(1 237 106 90 116 125 185 6U 213 284 222 260 287 326 279 244 2H 204 160 2:7 251 268 119,316 182,517 145,74-* 1 1 2,993 710 517,051 4,232, 768 578347 3,290 659! 495A3 160.640 3,865! 673 168,247 3,950 674 235,787 198,040 172.224 151.463 115,061 87,0*U 174,676 183,3-1 177.229 231 130,136 229 111 309 60 300 123 325 51 ai8 59 330 R8 258 46 235 58 269 8 4,236' 153' 297 8 4,820 21 9,337 143 307 307 252 32 11,725 18* 280 21 12,084 7 3,829 7 3,274 2541 249 52 172 145 111 61 103 146,075 215.8SS 193,283 238,123 259,482 255.632 222,383 204,177 233,754 315,120 310,411 2H7,9U 291,883 530,496 589,021 5,814 709 666.527 3,980 628 634,828 3.533 596 3,474 656 2,.18 6U6 823,829 670.614 666,374 1,965 550 559,396 3,984 689 663,225 3,416 fe58 668,989 3.719 671 2.800 663 3^88: 848 4,530' 7-O 4,058 4.790 772 822 5,228 813 4,796 4,152 3,598 4,359 5,242 5,229 4.186 4,216 277,380 4,369 197,792 3,126 208,277 3,089 165,384 2.583 185,4951 2,573 775 709 707 687 747 738 746 7U3 774 756 696 718 780 686,254 677,096 689,211 783,991 913,217 962,229 955.208 923,480 917,863 940.564 956^15 1,014,072 1.031,912 1.031,279 1,138,9/8 1,140,341 1,260,603 1.253,241 1,403.921 1,689,270 15,316 15.127 14.173 15,200 15,768 18,078 12,634 13.899 14,780 16.429 12.714 17,835 18.163 18,438 17,987 18,30 20,231 2J.3C5 20,927 23,624 21,946 21,564 21,689 21,919 24.050 23,037 24.107 23,854 23,132 25,443 24,449 26,992 _.. 17.50 17.tO 17.50 17.75 1KJJ5 18.50 17.75 18.33 19.00 1900 18.25 19.00 20.75 211.00 20.40 20.67 20.70 20.CO 20.00 SO.OD 22.12 2C.07 22.50 sj 24.00 24.00 24.08 23JJ5 25,50 25.50 a-, in 30,190 2.1 BO CLEARED. 1873 466 1874 480! 1875 319 1876 410 1877 400 1878 378 1879 365 1?80 3101 1881 389 1882 aiO 1883 >' 1884 363 1885 414 188U 378 1887 380 18S8 382 1889 395 1800 452 1891 445 1802 453 1893 411 1894 403 1895 412 1893 363 1897 383 1898 387 1899 436 1900 432 1801 461 1932 480 1903 436 1904 514 190> 581 398,050! 407,2F!5 234,831 361.9B9. 439,370 418,9:>8 442,734 434.864 508.422 50X213 41.>,720 452,80-2 602,773 473.13* 4?0,r30 507,075 540.29J 6B3^i7 676,900 685,620 622,381 636^02 643,303 623.96S 688, 648,365 730,5*8 743,217 758,387 852,586 905.379 1,022588 1,254,485 13,749 12,748 9,376 11.222 12,031 10,475 8,834 10.108 11,458 11,917 9,780 13,363 14,72 13912 14,167 14,231 15.505 18,815 18.209 18.235 16,190 16,425 16,642 16JJ93 17,680 16,902 18,756 18,127 17,122 19.493 T9,07 21^89 22,727 C5 71 72 80 65 64 38 26 23 10 15 20 3 4 8 7 14 4 7 9 4 2 6 6 2 17 i 8 7 9 8 30,102 40,397 39,311 49,483 44,829' 40.128 24,891 12,538 13,062 9,155 4,115 5,634 8,722 939 678 2,583 1.323 4,087 9,909 1.766 4,059 1,555 718 2.763 2,534 3,552 8.420 3,252 2,574 5.041 X Miles 8,225 8,269 1.383 2506 1,342 1,048 1,234 1,052 924 1,042 1,050 875 Baltimore Miles 8,166 3210 1,324 2,447 1,303 1,003 1,020 870 719 855 863 688 Norfolk Miles 8.224 8,306 1.392 2,505 1279 979 980 821 670 712 720 545 Savannah Miles 3,138 3,168 1,303 2,386 1,159 889 672 583 432 421 359 294 of In favorSavannah Over York New Miles 87 101 80 120 183 159 562 469 492 621 691 581 From the above table of railway distances it will be seen that St. Louis, 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 i'n that direction is likely to increase. The average run from Savannah to Liverpool by sailing vessel is ten days less than from New Orleans. , ii J?~-2 fr: i N ]5 r sssssjs s's's illi S "Sg?Sfc .g. , ?>JPi*f-?> 3K 8S3:- gpoa-Jt-' s- S' lii S Si January Febroar}' March April Mar Jnne I sr I I I! July August S8 'SWg'i I SSS=R _O?2&<30'"' September October , November >O O December e<-5 - Total SSd^Ktrs- {H^HW MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 239 240 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. ca o2W K aaia a s1 *wt a* CM 00 O i-I .o < H I 3 i-3 a a c S 1 a 8 i ~-3 I' Qt e, ^. u* -t Febmary s ' ^ n J_5_ oi 2 M Oi_ 21 J O3 W * t3 s "3 5 i 's 5_5_ _. S g S 3 S 3 Sj S S & I - frI~ ce ** ^* S ,S is E June July August September November December 21 mOa 03 *)_ ff" gg"' a>ImIoaMO S" ! Foreign Exports of Lumber from Savannah, Ga., 1905 and 1904, in Running Feet. COUNTIIY Africa .................. Brazil... . ............. Belgium and Nether- 1 Ohlll. ................... Cuba.................... Rgypt .................. Italy .................... N. B,N,S.,ndP,E. 1 Inland .............. f Peru ................ .... Spain................... West Indiesi British).. TotalR..... .............. i January 219,000 11,000 82,000 23.000 89,000 489.0UO 7,000 820.000 February 1,483,000 461,666 .... 977,066 215.000 40,000 8,176,000 March 492,000 55,000 409,000 490,000 168,000 498,000 834,000 53.000 2,490,000 1 880.000 100.000 926.000 27,000 103,000 2,381.000 1 24,000 3.188,000 1,~666,66 O/fa QjJQ 80,000 303,000 75,030 5,452.000 ! 7,666 1,746,000 759,665 2422000 204 000 868!000 290,000 753,666 59,000 8,802,000 jj"5 787,000 77,000 49 000 .......... 81,665 994,000 August i i 8.1B1.000 j,coo,ooa 4,191.000 September 837,000 821,000 <0 000 1,494,030 401,000 8,756,000 !October 2,112.000 290,666 i,I,666 9.*,000 8.912,000 1 'November j (147,000 193,6o6 952,000 1,798,003 i December 878,000 50,000 RJflfra 1,154,000 816.000 19.000 8,383,000 Totals 19U5 492,000 80,OcO 15,867,0110 50.000 951.000 290,000 8,848,000 3,833,000 689,000 6.072,000 859 000 1,955.000 531,000 753,000 758,00 7,000 106,000 87,788.000 Totals 1901 822.000 197.000 92f>.OiO 2,480,000 157,1)00 740,000 100,000 QA& ilfVi 2ififYtt 2,41(1,000 ,524,000 1.861,000 8,085.000 518,OUO 258,000 19,521,000 Totals Exports Lumber from Savannah for the Year 1905, in Running Feet MONTH January .... . .......... .... February ............. . ...... ... ... March ....... .................... April .................................. May ................. ................. June. .............. _ ................. July.................................. August ........ _ . .................... September. __ .. ___ . __ . ..... October ..... ___ _ ............. _ . November.. __ .. __ . __ ........... December... _ ...... ........ __ . _ .. Totals. .............. ............ BY STEAMSHIP 5,630.708 8,907.608 9.610.272 6,818,815 5,574,660 4,898.157 8064.804 8,725,051 5,698,680 6.887,704 7,100,848 5,485,694 77,887,496 BY SAIL 2,985,769 1,890 767 5,099,994 5,970 412 4,682.822 7,991,117 8,186,288 4,769,049 6.808,848 4.882,221 6.880.848 1,890,628 56,857 258 TOTALS 8,556,477 5,798875 14.710,276 12 784 227 10 206,982 12,889.274 11,200.587 18 514.100 12 507,028 11,219.925 18.981,191 7,826,822 184,194,749 CO I I Exports of Phosphate Rock (In Tons of 2,240 Ibs.) from Port of Savannah, Ga., for Five Years. COUNTRY AiiBtria.. .... England.... Germany Italy...... .. Netherlands.. Spain...... .. Sweden...... Totals. ..1905 Totals. ..1904 Totals... 1008 Totals.. .1902 Totals... 1001 Values. ..1005 Values... 1904 Values.. .1908 Values. ..1902 Values... 1901 JiMumry 1 1.412 4.7(16 5,888 8,064 2,016 18.591 8,680 .7,157 8.704 9,886 185.915 86,860 71,576 87.940 100,236 Tebrnary 8,066 1,882 1,099 13,497 18,186 8.644 18,005 17,106 $124,970 181,860 86,451 180.050 205,623 March 2,749 15,087 1,488 8,500 22,719 12,681 28,042 10240 12,059 if 227, 190 126,810 230,424 102.400 181,840 April | 12,185 1,145 2,757 16,087 21,509 20.048 20,025 16,428 160,370 215.090 200.437 200 250 189,800 Mny i 802 15,988 2,298 .June 10,265 540 2,001 18,588 10.182 14,108 21.287 16,042 18,415 7,924 6.084 15,408 6,558 8185.8808184.150 101.88* 79,240 141.089J 60,880 212,876! 154,081 200,850 74,415 July 688 8,768 1,410 5,805 5,160 8,850 8,911 7,640 $ 58,650 51,680 88,500 89,110 76,415 August 8,165 1,528 0,688 8.722 3,024 10,287 $ 96,880 87,228 80,240 102,870 Sept. 527 17,221 2.015 5,029 ........ - 25.802 28.224 18,677 84440 18,488 5m 020 282.245 186,776 844422 184.845 October 1,875 80H 5,714 2,195 2.750 12,842 24005 19,414 27,704 25,810 $128,860 247,215 194 155 277,040 258,115 Nov. 1.008 8,628 600 1,5(10 2,748 14029 18.108 10,880 20948 17,408 8146,290 181,085 198.800 209,493 174,998 Dec. 12,428 8,600 16,029 8,579 18,585 10.021 11,031 8160.290 85,790 185,650 100,190 110,880 Totals 1WW 5.897 7.828 128,883 21,051 20,820 2,748 2,016 1,999 185,787 152,456 156,488 185.778 168,828 *l,ar>7.815 1.527,887 1.564,408 1,857,852 1,809,840 Totals 11104 7,181 10,701 95,786 17,200 20,984 654 152,456 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 245 Savannah's Coastwise Trade. The quantity of freights handled by the vessels visiting this port during 1905 was not less than 1,800,000 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; Seahoard 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 ten steamships, with at tonnage of 42,235 and the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company, operating seven steamships with a total tonnage of 17,000, giving seventeen steamships with a total tonnage of 58,235, 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. The Ocean Steamhsip Company has another large steamship in construction for its New York-Savannah line and another will also be ordered in the near future, giving it twelve steamboats with a total tonnage of about 56,000. 246 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. ASSESSMENTS FOR TAXATION AT SAVANNAH, GA., FOR ELEVEN YEARS. YEARS City Real Estate City Perso alty TOTALS tl tt ft tl ., tt ( tf tt tl 1,1905............... 1904............... 1903............... 1902 ............... 1901.... ........... 1900 ............... 1899 ............. .. 1898............... 1897 ............... 1896............... 1895.... ........... $29,356.642 28.975,057 28,044,040 27.290,022 26,230,742 25,965076 24,920,795 24425 729 24,360,457 24,163,380 24,763,080 112,494,700 11,791,620 11,007,880 11,070,935 10,877,335 10,617.783 10,560,052 10,629,258 10 409,018 9,160,522 9,160,522 $41,851,342 40,766,677 39,051,920 88,360,957 87,108,077 86 582.859 85,480,847 85,054,987 84,769,475 83,323,902 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. I MAYOR'S AUNTJAL REPORT. 47 SAVANNAH'S CLIMATE. (1871-1905, Inclusive.) TEMPERATURE, RAINFALL AND MISCBLLANBOOS DATA. Compiled from United States Weather Bareau Records at Savannah, Ga., Thirty-five Years. TEMPERATURE. Annual Mean 86 Highest Minimam on Record 105 Date July 12, 1879 Lowest Minimum on Record 8 Date Feb. 13, iw Absolute Range 97 SEASONAL TEMPERATURE MEANS. December. .. Mean.... ..52 61 March...... Anril ..58 Miv __ _ ~w Mean ... .....58 .....86 .... -74 ...li July ........ Mean ......78 .....82" .....81 .....81 Mean..... ....76 ....67 ....58 ....67 PRECIPITATION (Amount of Rain-fall In Inches and hundredth*). Annual Mean 60.48 Greatest Yearly 73.91 Year 1885 Least Yearly 88.81 Year 1901 SEASONAL RAIN-FALL. AVERAGES IN INCHES December ......8.10 January ........8.09 Sea'able Avte..9.58 April. ............ 8.09 May ....... .... ...!!.92 Seasonable A vge 9.68 Jane ...... .......S.94 July.... ...... ....6.11 Sf a'able Avge.- 19.72 September.. ...5.59 November __ 2.41 Hea'aMeAvge 11.55 MISCELLANEOUS OArA Month January ... February March ........ April.......... Miy........... July..... ...... August - ---- .. September.... October....... November _ . December..:.. Total.. ...... Average nnm - ber of day B with .01 of an inch or more of preciptatioB 10 10 10 7 9 12 13 15 11 7 7 9 120 Average num ber of clear days 10 9 ID 13 13 8 8 8 10 14 12 12 127 Average num ber of partly cloudy days 11 10 12 11 13 15 18 15 12 10 10 10 145 Average num ber of cloudy days 10 9 9 8 5 7 B 8 7 8 9 93 Average date on which first "killing" frost occurred (in autumn). November^. Average date on which last "killing" frost occurred (in spring), February 26. H. B. BOYER, Local Forecaster, Savannah, &a. ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH TOGETHER WITH IMPORTANT Reports and Resolutions ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR 1905. COMPILED BY J. ROBERT CREAMER, Clerk of Council. CLERK OF COUNCIL'S OFFICE. J. ROBERT CREAMER, Clerk of Council. CHARLES V. HERNANDEZ. Assistant Clerk of Council. THOMAS HALLIGAN, Recording Clerk. CHARLES GRADOT, Messenger of Council. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 251 ORDINANCES. Building B. B. Tracks Mutual Fertiliser Company. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Feb. 15, read a second time March 1, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed: By Committee of the Whole. An ordance to permit Mutual Fertilizer Company- its successors and assigns, to construct, maintain and operate railroad tracks across an avenue fifty feet wide running through the old water works tract, which avenue separates lot No. 3 from lot No. 4, so as to connect the proposed fertilizer plant of said company on lots 3 and 5 of said tract, with the tracks of the Central of Georgia Railway Company, and for other purposes. Section 1.Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That permission is hereby given to Mutual Fertilizer Company, its successors and assigns, to construct, maintain and operate two railroad tracks of standard gauge, extending from the proposed mill building or fertilizer plant of said company on lots 3 and 5 of the old water works tract (in Chatham County, west of Savannah), in an easterly direction, upon and across an avenue fifty feet wide, said tracks converging into one track just to the eastward of said avenue, the said avenue running in a southerly direction from the public road, sixty feet wide, which extends through said old waterworks tract in an easterly and westerly direction, as shown upon a plat or plan of said old waterworks tract made by the city engineer on June 1, 1904, and heretofore adopted as "official" by ordinance, which said avenue to be crossed by said tracks, separates lot No. 3 from lot No. 4 of said tract; the said tracks so laid down to be used for the transportation of goods, wares, merchandise and other ar- 252 MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT. tides; provided that the said railroad tracks shall be laid and constructed across said avenue in such a manner as may be prescribed by the Committee on Streets and Lanes of the City of Savannah, and so as to conform to the grade of said avenue; and provided further, that the space between said tracks on said avenue shall be paved with such hard material as the Committee on Streets and Lanes shall prescribe, and that the said Mutual Fertilizer Company, its successors and assigns shall construct and maintain on said avenue safe and convenient crossings leading up to and acros's said tracks for vehicles and foot passengers, such crossings to be of the full width of such avenue, which crossings shall be of such material and laid in such manner as shall be approved and prescribed by the said Committe on Streets and Lanes, and if, at any time, such crossings or the space between such tracks on said avenue shall in the judgment of the Committee on Streets and Lanes, become unsafe or out of repair, the said Mutual Fertilizer Company, its successors or assigns, shall forthwith repair the same at its or their own cost and expense, and if, upon notice given to it or them by the Mayor of said City of Savannah, the said crossings and the said space between said tracks shall not have been repaired to the satisfaction of the Streets and Lanes Committee of the City of Savannah within the space of fifteen days from the date of such notice, then, and in any such event, the said Mayor of the city shall have the right to cause said tracks to be removed from said avenue, at the expense of said Mutual Fertilizer Company, its successors and assigns, and all rights of said Mutual Fertilizer Company, its successors and assiarns to cross said avenue with said tracks shall cease and be determined: it being the intent and meaning of this ordinance, that the right to cross said avenue with said tracks, and to operate and maintain the same shall exist only so long as such crossings and said tracks shall be kept in such good order and condition, and be maintained to the satisfaction of the Streets and Lane Committee of the City of Savannah, and no longer. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 253 See. 2. Be it further ordained, That said avenue shall not be obstructed by cars more than five minutes at any one time, and upon failure of the Mutual Fertilizer Company, its successors and assigns, to comply with this requirement, the Mayor of the City of Savannah shall have the right, in writing to direct it or them to remove said tracks from said avenue within ten days, and if not so removed said Mayor shall have the right to cause them to be removed, at the expense of said Mutual Fertilizer Company, its successors and assigns, such removal of tracks to end all rights of said fertilizer company, its successors and assigns, to have and maintain such crossings. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That nothing herein contained shall be taken or held to preclude or prevent the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah from hereafter regulating such repairs, rate of speed on said avenue, keeping said crossings clear and providing arrangements for the prevention of accidents by the running of cars across said avenue; and nothing herein contained shall be taken or held to abridge the right of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to pass, hereafter, such other police regulations from time to time as it may see fit, affecting the use of said avenue by said company, its successors and assigns, and the crossing of same by said tracks. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That before said Mutual Fertilizer Company shall be permitted to cross said avenue with its said railroad tracks, after the passage of this ordinance, it shall execute an acceptance and agreement to and with the Mayor a_nd Aldermen of the City of Savannah, which acceptance and agreement shall be drawn by the city attorney, accepting the terms of this ordinance in all respects, and agreeing to abide by the same, to which agreement, shall be attached a plat made by the city engineer, showing the portion of said avenue affected by these crossings, which crossings shall be deliniated upon the 254 MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT. same, and the Streets and Lanes Committee will see to it that such crossing are made in conformity with said plat. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed March 1st, 1905. COMMITTEES. Defining Power of Chairman. Ordinance read in Council Dec. 6, 1905, read a second time Dee. 20, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed: By Committe on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to defiine the powers of the chairman or chairman pro tern, of certain committees touching suspension of employes and laborers working under the jurisdiction of said respective committees, and for other purposes: Sec. 1. Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the chairman or chairman pro tern, of certain standing committees of Council, to wit, Streets and Lanes, Water, Harbor and Wharves and Drainage, and of any other special committees which may be appointed by Council, having employes and laborers working under their respective jurisdictions, shall have the power, in his judgment, from time to time, to suspend, for such cause as may seem to him proper, any employe of laborer working under the jurisdiction of his committee provided that such chairman or chairman pro tern, shall call his committee together as soon as practicable after such suspension and report to said committee the said suspension and the cause thereof, whereupon it shall be the duty of such committee to take such action in the premises as to it may seem proper. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 255 Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed Dec. 20th, 1905. Construction of Shed Across Bilbo Canal. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Aug. 30, 1905, read a second time Sept. 13, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Alderman Dixon: The ayes and nays were called for upon the passage of the ordinance. Ayes, Aldermen Davant, Glatigny, Dixon, Harman, Grayson and Canty6. Alderman Wrjght being excused from voting. Alderman Grayson voted for the passage of the ordinance and gave notice that he would move to reconsider same at next meeting of council. The Mayor ruled that in regard to ordinances that this could not be done, and referred Alderman Grayson to rule 5 of the rules of Council. An ordinance, to permit Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to construct a shed across Bilbo canal, at or near the mouth of the same, and for other purposes. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That Atlantic Coast Line Eailroad Company is hereby permitted to extend one of its sheds, located just to the east of Bilbo canal, near its mouth, to the westward, over said canal, said extension shed to be so constructed, as not to interfere, in any way, with the flow of water in said canal, and so as not to impede or interfere with the drainage through the same. The said construction shall be on plans approved by the director of public works, and under his supervision and direction, and if any expenses is incurred by said director in the premises, same shall be paid by said railroad company. 356 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah reserves the right to terminate, at any time, its said permission to cross said canal with said shed, and to cause the removal of said shed, so as to clear said canal, and the right of way on either side thereof, whenever it sees fit to do so, and shall be the duty of said railroad company, its successors, assigns, officers and servants, within fifteen (15) days after reception of written notice from the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, directing such removel, to remove the same to the satisfaction of the director of public works, and it shall be the further duty of said railroad company, its successors, assigns, officers and servants, to so use and manage such extension shed as not to incommodate or interfere with the water or drainage in said canal, and if, any time, it shall be necessary, while said extension shed remains, in the judgment of said director of public works," for the municipal authorities to have access to the portion of said canal beneath said shed for work therein,-or repair thereof, or for other purposes, such access shall be promptly, on request, afforded, at the expense of said railroad company, its successors or assigns, and said extension shed shall be kept in good repair, at all times, to the satisfaction of the director of public works. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That, if Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, its successors, assigns, officers servants or agents shall violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, then said company, its successors or assigns, shall be liable to be punished, on condition, before the Police Court of Savannah, for each and every offense, by a fine not to exceed one hundred (100) dollars. 4. Be it further ordained, That any ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Passed Sept. 13, 1905. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 257 Fire Department. Ordinance read in Council for the first time June 7, 1905, read a second time June 21, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed: \ By Committee on Fire: An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance providing for the control, regulation and better efficiency of the fire department of the City of Savannah," adopted Sept. 16, 1903, by increasing the number of regular firemen and by doing away with the supernumerary firemen, and for other purposes. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That Section 1 of said ordinance set out in the foregoing caption be, and the same is hereby amended by adding four firemen to the number of regular firemen mentioned therein so that instead of the words "fifty-five (55) regular firemen," these words shall be inserted, "fifty-nine (59) regular firemen;" and, further, by striking out in said section the words, to wit, "and four (4) supernumerary firemen;" so that said section when amended will read as follows: "1. The fire department of the City of Savannah shall consist of one (1) superintendent of the fire department, one (1) assistant superintendent, one (1) superintendent fire alarm telegraph, eight (8) foremen, eight (8) assistant foremen, six (6) engineers, six (6) assistant engineers, fiftynine regular firemen, with such engines, hose, wagons and reels, hook and ladder trucks, chemical engine, supply wagons and carts, buggies and horses, and such quantity of hose, harness, appliances, implements and other equipment as shall be requisite for efficient service in and by said fire department." Sec. 2. Be it further amended, That said ordinance of 238 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Sept. 16, 1903, as herein amended, is in all respects confirmed. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Passed June 21st, 1905. Fire Works. Ordinance read in Council for the first time May 24, 1905, read a second time June 7, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Committee of the Whole: An ordinance to prevent the discharge of fire works, firecrackers, torpedo canes, or sticks, torpedoes, percussion caps, or other explosives of any kind or character, and the building of bonfires in the City of Savannah, except as herein designated and permitted, and for other purposes. See. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That hereafter it shall not be lawful for any person, during the Christmas or other holidays, or at any othertime, to discharge fire works or fire-crackers of any kind or size, torpedo canes or sticks, torpedoes, percussion caps, or other explosives of any kind or character, any where in the corporate limits of the City of Savannah, Georgia, provided, however, that the firing of fire-crackers . and fire works, excluding, however, torpedo canes or sticks, torpedoes, percussion caps, or other like explosives, is hereby permitted in said City of Savannah on Liberty street and south of Liberty street (except on such portion of Bull street as is north of the parade ground, and except in, from or into Madison Square, Montery Square, and Porsyth Park), but not north of Liberty street, from Dec. 24 of any year to Jan. 1 of the succeeding year, both inclusive. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. See. .2. Be it further ordained, That hereafter it shall not be lawful for any person, during the Christmas or other holidays, or at any other time, to build bonfires of any description in the corporate limits of the City of Savannah. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That any person violating this ordinance, or any provision thereof, shall be subject, upon conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah, for each and every such offense, to a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days, either or both in the discretion of the court. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed June 7th, 1905. Hack Stand. Ordinance read in Council for the first time May 10, 1905, read second time May 24, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed: By the Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to establish a hack stand on Stewart street and to abolish a stand heretofore established on West Broad street, between Taylor and Wayne streets, and for other purposes. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the hack stand heretofore established on the east side of West Broad street in the City of Savannah, Georgia, between Taylor and Wayne streets, i^s hereby abolished, and in lieu thereof a hack stand is hereby established on the south side of Stewart street, in the space between the carriage entrance to the Union Passenger Station and the next entrance to the westward extending into the train shed. Thereafter it shall be lawful for drivers of hacks or other 260 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. vehicles for hire in the City of Savannah to cause their vehicles to stand in the space designated above as hack stand on said Stewart street, with the same rights and privileges as they have at other hack stands now designated by law in the City of Savannah. See. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed May 24,1905. Sale of Land. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Jan. 18, 1905, and by unanimous consent read second time, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. By Committee on City Lots: An ordinance providing for the sale of lots Numbered 26 and 27, Thomas Ward, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, to George A. Mercer, Jr., and Fred W. Garden. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the offer of George A. Mercer, Jr., a'nd Fred W. Garden, to purchase lots Numbered 26 and 27, in Thomas Ward, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, at and for the sum of fifty-four hundred dollors ($5,400) cash, be, and the same is hereby, accepted, and the said lots are hereby directed to be conveyed to said parties by fee simple warranty deed, upon the payment of said sum of money, and deed will be made and delivered accordingly; said deed to be executed on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah by the Mayor, attested by the clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby epealed. Passed Jan. 18, 1906. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 261 Sale of Land. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Jan. 18, 1905, and by unanimous consent read a second time, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. Alderman E. J. Davant voted no as to the sale of land to J. L. Eankin as he did not consider the price sufficient. By Alderman Thomas. An ordinance touching the old waterworks tract, adopting a survey or plan thereof, providing for the sale of certain lots, as shown on said plan, to James McGuire and James L. Eankiu, ratifying and confirming sales heretofore made of certain lots as shown on said.plan, to Southern Cotton Oil Company, and to Mutual Fertilizer Company, and for other purposes. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the survey made June 1, 1904, by the city engineer of that certain tract of laud, the property of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, lying to the westward of the City of Savannah, and known as the old waterworks tract, said survey showing a division of said tract, into twelve lots, be and the same is hereby adopted as the true plan of said tract, and the streets and avenues as thereon laid out are hereby dedicated to public uses, provided, however, that the strip of land marked "Old Eoad," extending in an easterly and westerly direction from the eastern line of said waterworks tract to Stiles avenue, immediately to the northward of and adjoining the avenue of sixty feet in width which is laid out on said plan between lot numbered two (2) and lots numbered three (3) and four (4), is not hereby dedicated to public uses, it being the intent of this ordinance that said strip marked "Old Eoad" is not to be used as a public throroughfare, but is to remain just as it now is until such time as the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah shall have the right to close it up, in which event the land contained in said strip 262 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. is agreed to be sold to the Southern Cotton Oil Company, or its assigns; and provided, further, that the reservation of a right-of-way by the city delineated on said plan along the western portion of lot numbered two (2) is not dedicated to public uses, the said right-of-way being reserved by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for purposes of its own and of such parties with whom it may have contracted or may in the future contract with; and it is further prescribed that said plan on file in the engineer's office shall be marked "Adopted" and signed by the Mayor and by the Clerk of Council, and shall be taken and regarded as the true and official plan of said tract. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That full and public notice having been heretofore given of the intention of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to sell the lots as laid out on said plan, and inviting bids for the same, resulting in certain bids which were satisfactory to Council, it is hereby declared that the offer of James MeGuire to purchase lot numbered four (4) on said plan at and for the sum of one thousand, one "hundred and fifty ($1,150) dollars, cash, be, and the same is hereby, accepted, and sale will be made to said MeGuire of said lot, as described on said plan, deed to be made of the same, with full warranty, i>y the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign said deed for and on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, attested by the Clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed, upon the payment by said MeGuire of said sum of money into the city treasury. See. 3. Be it further ordained, That the offer of James L. Rankin to purchase lots numbered six (6), eight (8), ten (10) and twelve (12) as delineated upon said plan, at the rate of three hundred ($300) dollars, cash, per acre, as surveyed by the city engineer, be, and the same is hereby, accepted, and deed is directed to be made to him by the Mayor apd Aldermen of the City of Savannah, with full warranty I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 263 of title, conveying said property at and for said consideration, and the Mayor is authorized and directed, on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, to execute said deed, same to be attessed by the Clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed, upon the payment into the city treasury by said Eankin of said consideration of money. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That the sale heretofore made to the Southern Cotton Oil Company of lot numbered two (2) of said old waterworks tract, 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, the said sale having been made in pursuance of resolutions adopted by the City Council of Savannah at the meeting held June 8, 1904, to which reference is had for greater particularly, is in all respects approved and confirmed, and all of the terms of said resolutions, as well as all of the terms and stipulations of the deed and agreements executed on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, by the Mayor, attested by the Clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed, are in all respects hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed just as if set out herein. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That the sale heretofore made by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, to Mutual Fertilizer Company of lots numbered three (3) and five (5) of the old watei-works tract, as per said plan, containing thirteen and four-tenths (13.4) acres, more or less, at and for the price of five hundred (500) dollars per acre, said sale being made in pursuance of resolutions adopted by the City Council of Savannah at the meeting held June 8, 1904, is in all respects approved and confirmed, and the terms and stipulations of said resolutions and of the deed and agreements executed in pursuance thereof on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah by the Mayor attested by the Clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed in all respects just as if set out herein. 264 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed Jan. 18, 1905. Sale of Land. Ordinance read in Council for the first time, April 12,1905, and by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage and passed by Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets. An ordinance providing for the sale of a strip of lan.l belonging to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, being a part of lot No. 1, Law ward, on the east siue of Burroughs street to Wm. Taylor's Sons. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in Council assembled ,that permission is hereby granted to sell at private sale all that certain tract or parcel of land in Law ward, being a portion of lot No. 1, in the City of Savannah lying along the eastern side of Burroughs street, being 97 feet long, with an area of 982.6 square feet to Wm. Taylor's Sons at and for the consideration of $115.70 and upon the payment of said sum into the city treasury it is directed that a deed be executed to said grantees, in the name of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah by the Mayor or acting Mayor, attested by the Clerk of Council with the corporate seal affixed conveying said land and good and sufficient title thereto. Section 2. Be it ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed so far as this tract of land is concerned, Passed April 12th, 1905, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 265 Sale of Land. Ordinance read in Council for first time Aug. 2, 1905, and by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage and passed: By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets An ordinance to amend an ordinance adopted April 12, 1905, entitled an ordinance providing for the sale of a strip of land belonging to the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah, being a part of lot No. one (1) Law ward, on the east side of Burroughs street, to William Taylor's Sons, by striking out the words William Taylor's Sons, and by inserting in lieu thereof the words Edward Taylor, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen, in Council assembled, That the ordinance named in the caption be and the same is hereby amended by striking out in said caption and in the first section thereof the words William Taylor's Sons and by inserting in lieu thereof the words Edward Taylor and also by striking out in said section first the word grantees and by inserting in lieu thereof the word grantee, so that said ordinance shall and does provide for the sale of said strip of land to Edward Taylor, instead of to William Taylor's Sons. Sec. 2. Be it ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed so far as this tract of land is concerned. Aug. 2nd, 1905. Jurisdiction Over Land Granted to County. On its first reading and by unanimous consent of Council, read a second time placed upon its passage and passed. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets. 266 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. An ordinance granting to the county of Chatham jurisdiction over a certain strip of land, extending from the east corporate limits of the city of Savannah with a width of sixty-five (65) feet, to Moore avenue, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the county of Chatham is hereby granted the right to take charge of a certain strip of land recently purchased by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah from Eufus E. Lester, Henry and Isaac Meinhard and Annie E. Doyle, the said strip being for the extension of Henry street, and extending from the east corporate limits of the City of Savannah, eastwardly, with a width of sixty-five (65) feet, twelve hundred and eighty-nine (1,289) feet to the western line of the Doyle property, thence eastwardly ten hundred and eighty-five (1,085) feet, through said Doyle property, and thence in a northeasterly direction one hundred and seventeen (117) feet, to Moore avenue, and to exercise dominion over and use the same as a public road, the said county of Chatham agreeing, through the Board of Commissioners of Chatham county and ex-officio judges, to lay out the said strip as a public road, from Moore avenue to the east corporate limits of Savannah and to grade and pave the same. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That it shall be the duty of the city engineer to co-operate with the county authorities and to mark out and delineate the said strip so to be used as a road, and to make such plats as may be required by the said county authorities. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed Nov. 8th, 1905. ____ Inspection and Sale of Milk. Ordinance read in Council for the first time, Aug. 2, 1905, read a second time, Aug. 16, 1905, and laid on the table until MAYOR'S ANNtJAL REPORT. 267 Friday, Aug. 18, 1905, taken from the table Friday, Aug. 18,1905, amended, placed upon its passage and passed. By Alderman Dixon: An ordinance to regulate the inspection and sale of milk and dairy products in the City of Savannah, Ga., and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the Ctiy of Savannah, in Council assembled, That all milk dealers engaged in the business of selling milk or dairy products in the City of Savannah, Ga., from place of business, located in the corporate or jurisdictional limits of the said city, or making deliveries to customers living in the said city, are hereby required to register as milk dealers, at the office of the health officer of said city within sixty (60) days after the passage of this ordinance, and, it shall not be lawful for any person to continue to sell or deliver milk in the City of Savannah after the said sixty (60) days, unless he or she shall have so registered. Any milk dealer opening up business hereafter in Savannah, shall not do business until he shall have so registered. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale within the corporate or jurisdictional limits of the said City of Savannah, any impure, adulterated or unwholesome milk, or to sell, or to offer for sale, as pure milk, any milk to which water or other substances have been added, which in effect injure its quality or lessen its value; or, to sell or to offer for sale, the milk of any cow that may be sick, diseased or suffering from any bodily condition or disorder liable to render her milk unfit or unsafe to be used as food; or the milk obtained from a cow kept in a filthy, or unventilated stable or building, or in an offensively filthy lot, pen or shed, or that may be fed upon food, or allowed to drink any liquid that may affect the milk injuriously, so that consumers may be exposed to the risk of sickness or disease therefrom. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That no milk or cream shall be sold, kept or offered for sale, or in any other manner 268 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. disposed of, within said limits, drawn from cows within fifteen (15) days before and within ten (10) days after parturition, nor shall the same be mixed with any other milk or cream for such purposes. See. 3. Be further ordajned, That no milk shall be sold or ottered for sale, kept, or otherwise disposed of, within said limits, if it contains more than eighty-eight (88) per cent, of water, or less than twelve (12) per cent, of milk solids, which solids shall not contain less than three (3) per cent, of fat. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That if milk or cream sold or offered for sale within said limits, shall be transported or carried in wagons or other vehicles, the latter shall have painted thereon, on both sides thereof, in conspicuous and legible letters, not less than four (4) inches in height, the name and location of the dairy, or place from whence the milk was obtained. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all dairies and other places of business of milk dealers supplying customers in the City of Savannah, whether such dairies and other places of business be within or without said city, shall be subject, at any time, to the inspection of the health officer of said city, or of the food inspector, under the direction of the health officer, and it shall be the duty of the said health officer, or of the food inspector to visit and inspect all places and vehicles from which milk or cream may be sold, offered for sale, stored, delivered or disposed of, as well as to inspect and examine all vessels, cans, receptacles, places or establishments of any kind, containing milk or cream, and ascertain or examine the condition thereof with reference to cleanliness and sanitation, and the said health officer or said inspector is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to cause the removal and abatement of any unfit, unclean or injurious condition attending the keeping, storage, care, custody or control of milk, or cream at any and all such places. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 269 Sec, 6. Be it further ordained, That it shall be the duty of the said health officer, or the said food inspector to see to it, that all vendors of milk, who sell, or offer for sale, "skimmed milk,'' have attached to. the can or vessel containing such milk, the words "skimmed milk" in plain and distinct letters, not less than one inch high. Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That the said health officer and said food inspector shall haye the right to enter and have full access to and egress from, all places where milk or cream is stored or kept for sale, also to and from all wagons or other vehicles, cars or conveyances of any kind used for the transportation and delivery of milk; and to take samples of milk and cream therefrom, not exceeding one quart, for the purpose of inspecting, testing or analyzing the same; provided, that, if upon analysis it is shown that the said inspected milk or cream is unadulterated, the city shall be liable for the value of the amount of the milk or cream so taken. Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, That all samples of milk or cream taken or brought to the office of the health officer under the provisions of this ordinance, by said health offi'cer, said food inspector, or by any other person, shall, by the said health officer, be analyzed, or otherwise satisfactorily tested, and whenever the said milk or cream so tested or analyzed shall be found violative of the provisions of this ordinance the necessary steps shall be taken through the health officer, or the said food inspector for due prosecution of the offender thereof. Th'e analysis-or test herein required may be made with such instruments, apparatus, chemicals, or otherwise, and to such extent, as may by the health officer be deemed necessary. Sec. 9. Be it further ordained, That no person shall sell, deliver or offer for sale, within the corporate or jurisdictional limits of said city, or bring or send into the said limits for sale, any milk without a permit to do so from the health 270 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. officer. Such permits shall be furnished gratuitously to applicants who may have registered in conformity to this ordinance., and shall be conditioned, that all ordinances and regulations of the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah concerning dairies, milk and cream dealers and dairy products shall be strictly complied with; such permit shall be revocable by the health officer for violation of any of the above conditions. See. 10. Be it further ordained, That the Board of Sanitary Commissioners of Savannah shall have power, from time to time, to adopt such rules and regulations, in general conformity to the terms of this ordinance, touching milk dealers and the sale of milk and dairy products in this city, and for the government of dairies and milk depots supplying milk and dairy products to the people of the city, and such rules and regulations when so adopted, shall be printed, and copies furnished to all such milk dealers, dairies and milk depots, and it shall be the duty of all milk dealers and persons engaged in such business to obey and strictly conform thereto, under all the penalties hereof. See. 11. Be it further ordained, That any person violating the provisions of this ordinance or any one of them, or disobeying any of the said rules and regulations of the Board of Sanitary Commissioners shall be subject, upon conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah, for each and every offense, to a fine not exceeding hundred ($100.00) dollars and to imprisonment, not to exceed thirty (30) days, either or both, in the discretion of the court. In addition, the health officer shall be authorized to publish, for the information of the citizens of Savannah, the analysis of any milk which he may inspect. Sec. 12. Be it further ordained, That the word "person" in this ordinance shall include individual, firm or corporation. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 271 See, 13. Be it further ordained, That all owners of lands, renting the same as pastures for cattle, are required to erect substantial wood or wire fences, which will effectually prevent cows using such pastures, from having access at any time, to Bilbo canal or to any other unsanitary ditch or water-way. Sec. 14. Be it further ordained, That the ordinances of June 12, 1901, regulating the inspection and sale of milk, and all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Passed August 18, 1905. Parks. Ordinance read in Council for the first time March 29, 1905, read a second time April 12, 1905, and placed upon its passage and passed. By Alderman D. R. Thomas: An ordinance recognizing the dedication of a certain parcel of land in the City of Savannah, Georgia, as a park, and defining and naming the same, and fo other purposes. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Coueil assembled, That all that certain strip or parcel of land in the City of Savannah, Georgia, heretofore donated by the Dasher estate to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for the uses and purposes of a "public park, and which has been received by the said municipality for such uses and purposes only, situated east of Lincoln street and south of Thirty-fifth street, formerly St. Michales street, in Dasher Ward, shall be known and designated as "Dasher Park." Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed April 12th, 1905. 272 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Poles and Wires. By Alderman Dixon: An ordinance providing for the removal of all poles and wires now in or upon Bay street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, between the east side of Drayton street and the west side of Whitaker street, except the poles and wires used by the Savannah Electric Company, in the operation of its trolley system for street cars, and for other purposes. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That within ninety (90) days from and after the passage of this ordinance the owner or owners of all poles erected on Bay street in Savannah. Georgia, and all wires strung thereon, between the east side of Drayton street and the west side of Whitaker street, except the poles and wires used by Savannah Electric Company in its trolley system for operating its street car lines, are hereby directed to take down and remove the same from said portion of Bay street. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That if the owner or owners of said poles and wires so to be removed shall desire to lay wires in place of same, underground, along said portion of Bay street, then the said underground wires shall be laid under the direction of the Streets and Lanes Committee, and in pursuance of existing ordinances touching the manner of laying underground conduits, tubes or pipes for conductor, cables or wires. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That if at the end of said period of ninety (90) days said poles and wires shall not have been taken down and removed, as hereinbefore required and directed, then in each event, the Streets and Lanes Committee shall cause the same to be taken down and removed at the expense of said owner or owners. Any person or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall, for each and every such violation, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 278 upon conviction before the Police Court of Savannah, be subject to a fine, not to exceed one hundred ($100) dollars, and imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days, either or both, in the discretion of the court, and if any person or corporation shall neglect or fail to carry out the instructions of the Committee on Streets and Lanes under this ordinance, such person or corporation shall be subject, on conviction before said Police Court, to a fine not to exceed fifty ($50) dollars, and imprisonment not to exceed fifteen (15) days, either or both, in the discretion of the court, for each and every day's delay in carrying out such instructions. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Passed June 21st, 1905. Savannah Lighting Company. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Aug. 9, 1905, read a second time Aug. 16, 1905, and laid on the table until Friday, Aug. 18, 1905, taken from the table Friday, Aug. 18, amended, placed upon its passage and passed. By Committee of the Whole: An ordinance granting to Savannah Lighting Company rights through, over and under streets, lanes and squares of the City of Savannah, Georgia, for the purpose of furnishing to the City of Savannah and citizens thereof electric lights and heat, and also power, produced by electricity, for operating machinery and for any and all uses, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, that Savannah Lighting Company be, and same is hereby granted, rights of way, as hereinafter limited and defined, through, over and under the streets, lanes and squares of said city, for the purpose of furnishing to the City of Savannah and 274 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. the citizens thereof electric light and heat, and also power produced by electricity, for the operating of machinery, and for any and all uses whatsoever. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that if said lighting company shall accept this ordinance in all of its terms, it shall do so, in writing, within thirty (30) days from and after the date of the adoption of this ordinance, and such acceptance, which shall include an agreement to conform hereto in all respects, and to do and perform as herein required, shall be in such manner and form as may be satisfactory to the City Attorney, which written acceptance and agreement shall be delivered to the Mayor; and within two (2) months after the date of such acceptance and agreement, work shall be, bona fide, begun by said company in the installation of its said system within the City of Savannah. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that within three (3) months from and after the date of such acceptance and agreement said company shall begin laying electrical conductors for the purpose of conveying and distributing electric current for light, power and heat, by what is known as the underground system, within the section or territory of said city, which is bounded on the north by the north side of Bay street, on the south by the north side of State street, on the east by the east side of Abercorn street, and on the west by the west side of West Broad street, within which district the underground system alone, when completed, shall be used, except that said company shall have the right within said district to erect, acquire or maintain such poles and wires as may be necessary for the purpose of hanging or suspending thereon or therefrom, the globes and lights proper or necessary to the lighting of streets, lanes and squares and other public places of the city. Conduits within said district shall be laid so as to extend along the front or rear of each lot, and to this end said company shall have the right, within said section or district, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 275 to open and excavate trenches through the streets, lanes and squares and other public places, so as to lay therein said electrical conductors, for the purposes aforesaid, under the terms of ordinances now existing, or hereafter to be adopted by the City Council, regulating the laying of underground conduits. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That said conduits in said underground district or section, shall be laid and such underground work done, under the supervision, and to the satisfaction of, an inspector to be appointed by the Streets and Lanes Committee, who shall work under the direction of the director of public works, which inspector shall be paid by said company at a salary or compensation to be fixed by said committee, not to exceed three (3) dollars per day, until said underground work shall have been completed. In all the conduits used one duct shall be reserved and provided for the use of the city of Savannah, without charge to the city. Said work in and throughout said underground section or district shall be completed, and said district system be in full operation therein within one (1) year from the date of the beginning of such work in said underground district. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That, whatever any streets, lanes, squares or public ways or places are opened by said company, for the purpose of laying its electrical conductors, or of replacing the same, or for any work incident to the operation of the underground system, the said company shall, at its own expense, rebuild all such openings and leave the surface of such streets, lanes, squares or public highways, or places, in as good condition as before the openings were made. 276 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. All work done by said company shall be done and performed under the direction and supervision of the Streets and Lanes. Committee of the City Council, and subject to all the ordinances of the city, and to its sanitary and police regulations. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That, within thirty-three (33) months after the date of said acceptance and agreement specified in Section 2, said company shall thoroughly cover that section or district of Savannah bounded north by the north side of State street, south by Anderson street, east by East Broad street and west by West Broad street, with what is known as an overhead system for conveying and distributing electric current for light, power, heat or other purposes, and to this end, within said section or district, shall have the right to erect, acquire and maintain along the streets, lanes, squares and public places, in said section, in such manner as may be prescribed by said Streets and Lanes Committee, poles with wires and attachments or cross-arms thereon for the support of its wires, and for conveying and distributing said electric current for the purposes aforesaid, and shall have the right to run on such poles to and from its power station, such wires as may be necessary to supply the needs of its patrons, and the demands of its business. Within said time, said company shall be ready to serve the public, and all citizens in said district, with such current for electric lights, power, heat, or other purposes, as may be asked for, it being the intention of this ordinance, that this franchise is granted to said company, conditioned on its strictly doing and performing, as herein required, so that it may serve all public or citizens, within said district, who may demand its services, as aforesaid. Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That within forty-eight (48) months after date of acceptance and agreement specified in Section 2 of this ordinance, said company shall extend and perfect its overhead system, all over that district in MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 27? Savannah bounded north by Anderson street, south by Forty-second street, east by Habersham street and west by West Broad street, just as provided in the next preceding section for the district between State, Anderson, Bast Broad and West Broad streets, so as to be ready to serve with electric current for light, power, heat, and other purposes, the public and all citizens needing or requesting the same, as far south as and including Forty-second street, and between Habersham and West Broad streets; with all rights and powers to said company as in the Sixth section specified. Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, That said company shall have the right, in other sections of Savannah than herein specified, to extend its poles, wires, and overhead system over and through the streets, lanes, squares and public places, under the direction and supervision of the Streets and Lanes Committee, and as its business may need and demand. Sec. 9. Be it further ordained, That said company in and upon all its electric system in Savannah, shall use only the best approved and modern equipment and appliances, to be approved by the Streets and Lanes Committee, through the director of public works; that said wires and electrical conductors used by the said company shall be thoroughly insulated, and that such insulation shall at all times be maintained to the satisfaction of the Streets and Lanes Committee of the City Council, or other proper authority appointed by Council, and that such committee or such other proper authority shall, at all times, have the right to require samples of all kinds of wires or conductors proposed to be used, to be submitted to them, or to it, for examination and approval, before the same shall be put up or installed by said company. Maps shall be filed with the director of public works as and when required of said company, by said Streets and Lanes Committee, showing every proposed or completed conduit and route of every overhead line of wiring. 278 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. See. 10. Be it further ordained, That this franchise is granted to said lighting company upon the further consideration and condition, that the maximum charges to be made by said Savannah Lighting Company for electric service, shall be as follows: (a) For furnishing series alternating street arc lamps of the most modern type, and the best service, six and fivetenth (6.5) ampere capacity, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, the rate shall not exceed seventy-two dollars ($72) per year net, when taken in groups of not less than one hundred (100). (b) For furnishing electric current for lighting purposes, the maximum rate shall not exceed fifteen (15) cents per one thousand (1,000) Watt hours, enter measurement, less ten (10) per cent., if paid by the 15th of the succeeding month. Sec. 11. Be it further ordained, That all poles shall be painted and numbered according to existing ordinances, and the said company shall provide and maintain one crossarm on each pole, for the free use by the municipal authorities of Savannah, of the same, for police or fire alarm telegraph system, or fo^ other purposes. Sec. 12. Be it further ordained, That in the erection of poles in the streets, lanes, squares and public places of Savannah, all street or other public places and said squares, that may be damaged or disturbed in the construction of said lines of the overhead system, shall be promptly replaced and repaired by said company, at its own expense, to the satisfaction of the Committee on Streets and Lanes; provided, however, that if said company shall fail to do so, after due notice in writing shall have been given by the municipal authorities to the said company, the Streets and Lanes Committee may cause the said repairs to be made, and MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 278 collect the expense so incurred, from said company, and it shall be the duty of said company to pay the same promptly on demand. Sec. 13. Be it further ordained, That whenever, in the judgment of the Committee on Streets and Lanes, work is necessary to be done by said company on its lines throughout the City of Savannah, either underground or overhead, upon notice, in writing, given to said company by said committee, such work shall be promptly done, to the satisfaction of said committee, who shall, in each instance, be the judge of the necessity thereof, and if said company shall fail in responding to the direction of said Streets and Lanes Committee in this regard, it shall be punished as hereinafter directed. See. 14. Be it further ordained, That the requirements made in this ordinance, as to the installation of the underground system in that portion of the city described in Section 3 and in regard to the installation of the overhead system in that) section of the city described in Section 6, and also in Section 7, and the requirements of this ordinance in regard to maximum charges for electric service, shall be deemed and taken as conditions attaching to the exercises of the franchise granted herein to said company, and the periods of time mentioned in Sections 4, 6 and 7 shall be rigidly adhered to by said company, time being considered of the very essence of this ordinance, and of the agreement of said company to conform thereto, and if said company shall fail in providing the service required in and by this ordinance, within the times mentioned, respectively, ami within the districts between the north side of Bay, Anderson, East Broad and West Broad streets, and between Anderson, Forty-second, Habersham and West Broad streets, or shall make any charge for electrical services exceeding said maximum charges provided for herein, then, and in any such event, the franchise granted hereunder shall cease and determine, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City 280 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. of Savannah shall have the right to direct the said company to cease its operations, and to remove its poles and wires from the streets, lanes, squares and public places of Savannah, as well as to remove its conduits and wires from the underground portion specified hereinbefore, it being the intention of this ordinance in granting this franchise to give to this municipality and to each and every citizen . living within said respective districts, the right and privilege of service by the Savannah Lighting Company under this franchise, at its established rates, if said city, or such citizens, so elects, and it is the further intention hereof to require the company aforesaid to construct its conduits and lines and so equip itself as to be able to serve this city in public lighting, .and each and every citizen within said districts, and thus insure competition for all citizens, therefore this franchise is granted only on the above conditions, and the company must rigidly adhere to, or lose all rights hereunder. Sec. 15. Be it further ordained, That if at any time said company shall sell out to another competing company, or shall consolidate or merge therewith, or shall buy the stock or rights of any competing company, then the rights herein granted shall cease. See. 16. Be it further ordained, That if said corporation, or any officer or agent thereof, shall violate the provisions of this ordinance, or any of them, such corporation shall, upon conviction before the Police Court in the City of Savannah, be subject to a fine of not exceeding one hundred ($100) dollars, for each and every offense; and, further, if said corporation shall fail or neglect to carry out the instructions of the Committee on Streets and Lanes under this ordinance, said corporation shall be subject, upon conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah, to a fine not to exceed fifty ($50) dollars for each and every day's delay in carry-ing out such instructions. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 281 Sec. 17- Be it further ordained, That all the existing ordinances of the city of Savannah in relation to poles in streets, lanes, squares or other public places, and in relation to the laying of underground conduits, or any other ordinances now existing affecting such matters, are not affected or repealed hereby, but that, with this qualification, all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with ordinance, are hereby repealed. Passed Aug. 18, 1905. Sidewalks. Ordinance read in Council for the first time March 1, 1905, read a second time March 15, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to secure uniformity in the sidewalks on Bull street in the City of Savannah, Georgia, from Bay to Gaston street, and also from Park avenue to the city limits, to provide for the width of said sidewalks, material to be used in the laying of same, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That on Bull street, in the City of Savannah, from Bay to Gaston street, and each side thereof, the sidewalks shall be paved the entire width to the outer curbing, and shall cover the space now taken up by grass plats, except in the cases of lots around squares, commonly known as trust lots. Whenever the present sidewalks on said portion of Bull street shall become defective and need renewing, and said renewing shall be determined upon in the manner provided by law, the property owners shall be required to renew or relay the entire length of said sidewalks with artificial stone. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That on said Bull street in the City of Savannah, from Park avenue to the Southern MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. city limits, whenever new sidewalks shall be hereafter laid, or old sidewalks be renewed or relaid, the said sidewalks shall be of artificial stone, and shall be six (6) feet in width, with grass plat on each side. See. 3. Be it further ordained, that as to all sidewalks provided for in this ordinance, granite curbing shall be used to enclose the same, and the said curbing shall be four (4) by eighteen (18) inches. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That all renewing or relaying of sidewalks in compliance herewith shall be. in accordance with the city ordinances and under the supervision of the director of public works, and that all existing ordinances with reference to the paving of sidewalks being required by the property owners, or being done at their expense, and the remedies of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in the event of the failure or refusal of the property owners to relay or renew as hereinbefore provided for, shall apply to the sidewalks on said portions of Bull street, as hereinbefore set out. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, shall be amended or repealed so far as the same relate to said portion of Bull street. Passed March 15, 1905. Uniformity in Sidewalks. Ordinance read in Council for the first time, May 24, 1905, read a second time, June 7, 1905, and laid on the table. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to secure uniformity in the sidewalks in the^City of Savannah mentioned in this ordinance, to provide for the width of sidewalks and roadways, the material to be used for the sidewalks, and for other purposes," adopted April 5,1899, by including several streets, and parts of streets, not MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 283 mentioned in said ordinance, by making changes as to kind of material to be used in sidewalks, and as to the width of sidewalks, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the second section of said ordinance, mentioned in the foregoing caption, adopted April 5, 1899, be and the same is hereby amended in the following particulars: (a) The words "First street," "Second street," "Third street," "Seventh street," "Eighth street," "Ninth street" and "Tenth street" are stricken out, and, in lieu thereof, respectively, the words "Thirty-first street," "Thirtysecond street," "Thirty-third street," "Thirty-seventh street," "Thirty-eighth street," "Thirty-ninth street" and "Fortieth street" are hereby inserted. (b) The words "West Broad street," wherever they occur in said section, are stricken out, and in lieu thereof, the words "Ogeechee road" are hereby inserted. (c) In the sentence wherein "Seventh street," now "Thirty-seventh street," is referred to, and its roadway and sidewalks defined, just after the word "street,'.' being the second word in said sentence, these words shall be, and are hereby inserted, viz.: "from East Broad street to Ogeeehee road." (d) As to the sentence touching "Eighth," "Ninth" and "Tenth" streets, now known as "Thirty-eighth," "Thirtyninth" and "Fortieth" streets, the words, in each, "from Abercorn to Burroughs streets" are stricken out and in lieu thereof these words are hereby inserted, viz.: ""From East Broad street to Ogeechee road." (e) At the end of the sentence relating to "Tenth" street, and just after the last word therein, to-wit, "mentioned," these clauses are inserted before the succeeding words, "The sidewalks mentioned," namely: "Thirty-fourth street, Thirty-fifth street and Thirty-sixth street shall have sidewalks from East Broad street to Ogeechee road, to be laid 284 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. in accordance with this ordinance. Forty-first street and Forty-second street shall have sidewalks from Abercorn street to Florance street, to be laid in accordance with this ordinance." (f) The words "hard brick" in the next to the last sentence in said second section are stricken out, and these words are inserted in their stead, to-wit: "material satisfactory to the Committee on Streets and Lanes." So that said section, as amended, shall read as follows: "Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That Anderson street, from East Broad street to Laurel Grove Cemetery, shall have a roadway of thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Thirty-first street, from East Broad street to Ogeeehee road, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof three and one-half (3V-j) feet in width. Thirty-second street, from East Broad street to Ogeeehee road, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Thirty-third street, from East Broad street to Ogeeehee road, shall have a roadway of thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Brady street, from Bull to Barnard street, shall have a roadway of thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Thirty-seventh street, from East Broad street to Ogeeehee road, shall have two roadways of twenty-five (25) feet each in width, one on the north and the other on the south side of the street, with sidewalks on either side thereof ten (10) feet in width, grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width and a MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 285 twenty -(20) foot center bed. Thirty-eighth street, from East Broad street to Ogeeehea road, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width, on the east side of Bull street, the sidewalk on either side of Thirty-eighth street shall be six (6) feet in width and grass plat three (3) feet in width, and on the west side of Bull street the sidewalks of Thirtyeighth street, on either side thereof, five (5) feet in width, and the grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Thirty-ninth street, from East Broad street to Ogeechee road, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width; on the east side of Bull street the sidewalks of said Thirty-ninth street, on either side thereof, shall be six (6) feet in width and the grass plats three (3) feet in width; on the west side of Bull street the sidewalks of Thirty-ninth street shall be nine (9) feet in width on either side thereof, and the grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. The roadway of Fortieth street, from East Broad street to Ogeechee road, shall be thirty-two (32) feet in width, and the sidewalks and grass plats, east and west of Bull street, shall be of the same width as those of Thirtyeighth and Thirty-ninth streets just mentioned. "Thirty-fourth street, Thirty-fifth street and Thirty-sixth street shall have sidewalks from East Broad street to Ogeeehee road, to be laid in accordance with this ordinance. Forty-first street and Forty-second street shall have sidewalks from Abercorn street to Floranee street, to be laid in accordance with this ordinance. "The sidewalks mentioned in this section shall be paved by the property owners and with material satisfactory to the committee of the Council of the City of Savannah known i-a the Committee on Streets and Lanes, within eight months from the passage of this ordinance. Should the pavements not be laid within the time mentioned, then the City of Savannah shall proceed to lay the said pavements with material satisfactory to the Committee on Streets and Lanes and at the expense of the property owners. 286 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. "Whenever pavements are laid under any section of this ordinance granite curbing shall be used to enclose the same, and the said curbing shall be four (4) by eighteen (18) inches." Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the third section of said original ordinance be and the same is hereby amended in these particulars, to-wit: (a) In the clause wherein Barnard street is referred to the word "Seventh" shall be and is stricken out and in lieu thereof the words "Forty-second" are inserted, so that said clause shall read, to-wit: "Barnard street, from Andersen to Forty-second street, shall have a roadway," etc., as specified in said original clause. (b) In the next to the last line of said section, the words "hard brick" shall be and are elided, and in lieu thereof these words are inserted to-wit: "materials satisfactory to the Committee on Streets and Lanes." (c) At the end of said section third of the original ordinance the following shall be and is added, to-wit: "As to the sidewalks provided lor in Section 2 and Section 3 of this ordinance, whenever artificial stone is used for the same, the minimum width of such sidewalks shall be five (5) feet, in lieu of the width prescribed in said sections for the same. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That said ordinance of April 5, 1899, in all other respects than as herein amended, shall be and remain in its full and original force, and that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with such ordinance of April 5, 1899, and this amended ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Passed June 7,1905. ____ Uniformity in Sidewalks. An ordinance read in Council for the first time May 24, 1905, read a second time June 7, 1905, and laid on the table. Taken from the table July 19th, 1905, amended, placed upon its passage and passed. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 287 By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to secure uniformity in the sidewalks in the city of Savannah mentioned in this ordinance, to provide for the width of sidewalks and roadways, the material to be used for the sidewalks, and for other purposes," adopted April 5, 1899, by including several streets and parts of streets, not mentioned in said ordinance, by making changes as to kind of material to be used in sidewalks, and as to the width of sidewalks, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the second section of said ordinance, mentioned in the foregoing caption, adopted April 5, 1899, be and the same is hereby amended in the following particulars: (a) The words "First street," "Second street," "Third street," "Seventh street," "Eighth street," "Ninth street" and "Tenth street" are stricken out, and in lieu thereof, respectively, the words "Thirty-first street," "Thirty-second street," "Thirty-third street," "Thirty-seventh street," "Thirty-eighth street," "Thirty-ninth street" and "Fortieth street" are inserted. (b) The words ""West Broad street," wherever they occur in said section, are stricken out, and in lieu thereof the words "Ogeeeb.ee road" are hereby inserted. (c) In the sentence wherein "Seventh street," now "Thirty-seventh street," is referred to, and its roadway and sidewalks defined, just after the word "street," being the second word in said sentence, these words shall be, and are hereby inserted, viz: "from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloch street." (d) As to the sentence touching "Eighth," "Ninth" and "Tenth" streets, now known as "Thirty-eighth," "Thirtyninth" and "Fortieth" streets, the words, in each, "from MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Abercorn to Burroughs streets" are stricken out and in lieu thereof these words are hereby inserted, viz.: "Prom western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloch street." (e) At the end of the sentence relating to "Tenth" street, and just after the last word therein, to-wit, "mentioned," these clauses are inserted before the succeeding words, "The sidewalks mentioned," namely: "Thirty-fourth street, Thirty-fifth street and shall have sidewalks from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Ogeechee road, and Thirty-sixth street shall have sidewalks from the western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloch street, to be laid in accordance with this ordinance. Forty-first street and Fortysecond street shall have sidewalks from the western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloch street, to be laid in accordance with this ordinance." (f) The words "hard brick" in the next to the last sentence in said second section are stricken out, and these words are inserted in their stead, to-wit: "material satisfactory to the Committee on Streets and Lanes." So that said section, as amended, shall read as follows: "Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That Anderson street, from East Broad street to Laurel Grove Cemetery, shall have a roadway of thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Thirty-first street, from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Ogeechee road, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof three and dne-half (3X4) feet in width. Thirty-second street, from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Ogeechee road, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 289 thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Thirty-third street from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Ogeechee road, shall have a roadway of thirtytwo (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Brady street, from Bull to Barnard street, shall have a roadway of thirty-two (32) feet in width, sidewalks on either side thereof nine (9) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width Thirty-seventh street, from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloeh street, shall have two roadways of twenty-five (25) feet each in width, one on the north and the other on the south side of the street, with sidewajks on either side thereof ten (10) feet in width, grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width and a twenty (20) foot center bed. Thirty-eighth street from western right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloeh street, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width, on the east side of Bull street, the sidewalk on either side of Thirty-eighth street shall be six (6) feet in with and grass plat three (3) feet in width, and on the west side of Bull street the sidewalks of Thirtyeighth street, on either side thereof, five (5) feet in width, and the grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. Thirty-ninth street, from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloeh street, shall have a roadway thirty-two (32) feet in width; on the east side of Bull street the sidewalks of said Thirty-ninth street, on either side thereof, shall be six (6) feet in width and the grass plats three (3) feet in width; on the west side of Bull street the sidewalks of Thirty-ninth street shall be nine (9) feet in width on either side thereof, and the grass plats on either side thereof five (5) feet in width. The roadway of Fortieth street, from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloeh street, shall be thirty-two (32) feet in width, and the sidewalks 290 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. and grass plats, east and west of Bull street, shall be of the same width as those of Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth streets just mentioned. "Thirty-fourth street and Thirty-fifth street shall have sidewalks from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Ogeechee road, and Thirty-sixth street shall have sidewalks from the western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloch street, to be laid in accordance with this ordinance. Forty-first street and Forty-second street shall have sidewalks from western right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to Bulloch street, to be laid in accordance with this ordinance. "The sidewalks mentioned in this section shall be paved by the property owners and with material satisfactory to the committee of the Council of the city of Savannah known as the Committee on Streets and Lanes, within eight months from the passage of this ordinance. Should the pavements not be laid within the time mentioned, then the city of Savannah shall proceed to lay the said pavements with material satisfactory to the Committee on Streets and Lanes and at the expense of the property owners. "Whenever pavements are laid under any section of this ordinance granite curbing shall be used to enclose the same, and the said curbing shall be four (4) by eighteen inches." Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the third section of said original ordinance be and the same is hereby amended in these particulars, to-wit: (a) In the clause wherein Barnard street is referred to the word "Seventh" shall be and is stricken out and in lieu thereof the words "Forty-second" are inserted, so that said clause shall read, to-wit: "Barnard street, from Anderson to Forty-second street, shall have a roadway," etc., as specified in said original clause. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 291 (b) In the next to the last line of said section the words "hard brick" shall be and are elided, and in lieu thereof these words are inserted to-wit: "materials satisfactory to the committee on Streets and Lanes." (c) At the end of said section third of the original ordinance the following shall be and is added, to-wit: "As to the sidewalks provided for in Section 2 and Section 3 of this ordinance, whenever artificial stone is used for the same, the minimum width of such sidewalks shall be five (5) feet," in lieu of the width prescribed in said sections for the same. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That said ordinance of April 5, 1899, in all other respects than as herein amended, shall be and remain in its full and original force, and that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with such ordinance of April 5, 1899, and this amended ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Passed July 19, 1905. Skating on Sidewalks and in Parks and Squares. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Aug. 25, 1905, and by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage and passed. By Alderman Harman: An ordinance to regulate skating upon the sidewalks, walks, crossings and parks and squares of the city of Savannah, to provide penalties for the breach thereof, and for other purposes. Section 1., 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 to skate upon roller skates upon any sidewalk or upon the walk or crossing of any park or square in the City of Savannah, except upon the walk through the center of the 292 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Park Extension, from Hall street to Park avenue, and the walks in, through and about Emmet Park; provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to skate in said excepted places upon skates with steel or metal rollers. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction in the Police Court of the city of Savannah be fined in a sum not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not to exceed thirty 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 be and the same are hereby repealed. Passed Aug. 25th, 1905. Begnlating Traffic on Streets. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Aug. 2, 1905, read a second time Aug. 16, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Alderman Harman: An ordinance touching the streets, thoroughfares and public places of Savannah, Ga., regulating the use of and providing for good order in and about the same, so as to prevent injuries to persons and property, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah, in Council assembled, That it shall be the duty of the city police force to see to it that all engines, steam or street cars, automobiles, wagons and other vehicles of every description propelled or driven on or across the streets, ^horoughfares or other public places of Savannah, and all bicycles and riding animals thereon, shall be operated, handled, guided and managed by -those in charge of the same, respectively, with care and caution, so as to avoid damage to person and property. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 293 Policemen shall be stationed at such points in. this city as may be deemed by the superintendent necessary and proper, so as to carry out the provisions of this ordinance, and to prevent unnecessary obstructions of streets and highways by such engines, cars, automobiles, vehicles, bicycles or animals, so as to keep the streets and thoroughfares free and open for travel, and to protect pedestrians and other persons, and property of all kinds thereon. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all automobiles, wagons and other vehicles, bicycles and riding animals shall keep to the right in passing over or traversing the streets or thoroughfares of this city, and the persons handling, driving or riding the same shall see to it that this is done. It shall not be lawful for cars, automobiles and other vehicles, bicycles or animals to be propelled, driven or ridden so near each other that there shall not be openings sufficient between the same for free passage of pedestrians crossing the streets. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That the superintendent of police, his officers and the policemen on duty shall be and are hereby empowered and directed to see to it that the provisions of this ordinance and of other ordinances applicable, are complied with, and are further empowered to order engines, steam cars, street cars, automobiles, wagons and other vehicles, bicycles, equestrians or pedestrians to stop, to move on, to move backwards, to go slow, or to move faster, as emergencies may demand, in the judgment of said superintendent, officers or policemen, and such respective orders shall be promptly obeyed, by those to whom they shall be directed, the burden being on the police to keep sidewalks, streets and all thoroughfares clear and open, not only on ordinary occasions, but also, in cases of fire, riots, great crowds, parades, public demonstrations or upon other extraordinary occasions. 294 MAYOR'S ANNUAL BEPORT. Any persons disobeying any order of said superintendent, police officers or policemen, as aforesaid, shall be subject to all the penalties of this ordinance, in addition to those of other ordinances which may apply. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That any person or any corporation doing any act or thing contrary to the provisions of this ordinance, or disobeying any order of said superintendent, police officers or of policemen on duty, as aforesaid, shall be punished, on conviction before the Police Court of the city of Savannah, for each and every such offense, by a fine not exceeding one hundred ($100.00) dollars, or by imprisonment, not exceeding thirty (30) days, either or both, in the discretion of the court. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed Aug. 16th, 1905. Naming of Streets. Ordinance read in Council for the first time March 29, 1905, read a second time April 12, 1905, amended, placed upon its passage and passed: By Alderman D. R. Thomas: An ordinance to provide for the designation and naming of certain streets 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 street immediately north of the right of way of the Central of Georgia Railway Company and extending from the Augusta road to Lathrop avenue, shall be known and designated as "Augusta avenue." MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 295 Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the street in the western portion of Savannah, being immediately west of the Ocean Steamship Company's property, and extending from Bay street extension to the Louisville road, running through the viaduct under the right of way of the Central of Georgia Railway Company, and formerly called the "Old Waterworks road," shall be known and designated as "Lathrop avenue." Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That the street laid out through lot numbered eighteen (18), Springfield plantation, extending from the Louisville road to the Savannah and Ogeeehee canal, shall be known and designated as "Pritchard street." Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That the street lying between lots numbered ninety-two (92) and ninety-three (93), Springfield plantation, and running from Spring street to Stiles avenue, shall be known and designated as "Eyals avenue." Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That the first street north of Gwinnett street, between East Broad street and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, shall be known and designated as "Entelman street." Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That the street lying between the Savannah Union Station Company's property and "Brow ditch," in Springfield plantation, and extending from Dixon to Gwinnett street shall be known and designated as "Philpot street." Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That the street in Springfield plantation heretofore called "West Boundary street," between lots sixty-nine (69) and seventy (70), and extending from Roberts street to Sycamore street, shall be known and designated as "West Boundary street." Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, That the proposed street in Springfield plantation, through lots numbered fifty-seven (57), fifty-eight (58), and fifty-nine (59), covering "Center 296 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. ditch," and being fifty (50) feet wide, extending from Dixon to Gwinnett street, shall be known and designated as "Winn street." Sec. 9. Be it further ordained, That the first street east of MeAllister street in Jones ward, and extending from Jackson street to what would be an extension of Liberty street, shall be known and designated as "Shields street." Sec. 10. Be it further ordained, That the street in Hull ward, lying between Sections one (l).and two (2), formerly in Eastville, extending from Waters avenue in a southeasterly direction, shall be known and designated as "Culvei street." See. 11. Be it further ordained, That the street in HuU ward, lying between Sections two (2) and three (3), formerly Eastville, extending from Waters avenue to Thunder bolt road, shall be known and designated as "Wright street." Sec. 12. Be it further ordained, That the thoroughfare formerly called "Thunderbolt road," being north of Hull ward and Eastville, extending from Waters avenue to the eastern corporate limits, shall be known and designated as "Moore avenue." Sec. 13. Be it further ordained, That the street lying between Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh streets, and extending from Haines street to the Millen lots, shall be known and designated as "Hamilton street." Sec. 14. Be it further ordained, That the ways or thoroughfares recently laid out in the Old Waterworks tract, west of the city of Savannah, in accordance with plan made by the City Engineer June 1, 1904, and subsequently adopted by Council, are hereby designated and named as follows: The way or thoroughfare laid out on said plan being sixty (60) feet wide and extending from Stiles avenue eastwardly along the northern side of lots three (3) and four (4) to the eastern boundary of said Old Waterworks tract, shall be known and designated as "Miller avenue." MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 297 That certain street or thoroughfare shown on said plan, being fifty (50) feet wide, extending from the above named Miller avenue in a southerly direction, immediately west of lots four (4), six (6), eight (8), ten (10) and twelve (12) of said Old Waterworks tract, to the southern boundary of said tract, shall be known and designated as "Hopewell avenue." That certain street or thoroughfare shown on said plan, being thirty (30) feet wide and extending from the eastern boundary of the Old Waterworks tract, south of lots numbers seven (7) and eight (8), on said plan to Stiles avenue, shall be known and designated as "McKenna street." That certain street or thoroughfare fifty (50) feet wide, shown on said plan, extending from the eastern boundary of the Old Waterworks tract, along the southern boundary of said tract, to Stiles avenue, shall be known and designated as "Eankin street." Sec. 15. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed April 12, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Feb. 1, 1905, and by unanimous consent read the second time, and placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. Before the passage of this ordinance Council heard evidence touching the correctness of the said statement and assessment roll and duly verified the same. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to establish official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of River street, in the city of Savannah, Georgia, from the west property line of 298 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Farm street to the west property line of Water street, as made under an ordinance of the city of Savannah adopted Dec. 23, 1903. Section 1. 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 adopted Dec. 23,1903, and entitled "An ordinance for the improvement of River street from the west property line of Farm street to the west property line of Water street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October 1, 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 River street. Statement showing the cost of improvements of River street in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the west property line of Farm street and ending at the west property line of Water street; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed Dec. 23, 1903. With au assessment roll of 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 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 Lill 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 ANNUAL HEPOBt1. 299 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. Passed Feb. 1st, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Feb. 15, 1905, read a second time March 1, 1905, placed upon its passage 5 and passed, all members voting in the affirmative, except i Alderman Oliver, voting no: j By the Committee of the "Whole: \ An ordinance for the improvement of "Whitaker street, in the city of Savannah, from the south property line of i Oglethorpe avenue to the south property line of Gaston < street, except the Liberty street intersection, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, ap- j proved Oct. 1, 1887, and also under the terms and provisions ! of an act of the General Assembly of Georgia, entitled: " An j act to provide for renewing or repairing any pavement now laid or to be laid in any city of this state having a popula- ] tion over twenty thousand (20,000)," approved Oct. 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, I held Nov. 9, 1904, certain resolutions were introduced by the Committee of the "Whole and adopted by Council, touch- ing the cobblestone pavement on Whitaker street in this -, city, between Oglethorpe avenue and the south property i line of Gaston street, by the terms of which resolutions the , director of public works and the city engineer were di- I reeted to make a thorough and close examination of said ' 800 ' MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. pavement of cobblestone on said Whitaker 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 servicable us a good pavement, and these officers were directed to make a detailed report to Council concerning such pavement and their examination thereof; and, Whereas, At a meeting of the said City Council held on Nov. 23, 1904, the said officers made their report to Council, showing that they had made an examination of said portion of Whitaker street and the cobblestone pavement thereon, and reported that said pavement is unsanitary and is worn to such an extent as to be no longer servicable as a good pavement; and, Whereas, At the present meeting of Council said officers have been, in open Council, sworn and examined concerning their said report, and Council at this meeting adopts resolutions declaring that, being fully informed in the premises by the reports of said officers and by their testimony, as well as by other evidence, the said cobblestone pavement on said portion of Whitaker street is, in the judgment of Council, unsanitary and is worn to such an extent as to be no longer servieable as a good pavement, and it is so determined, and further declaring that said portion of Whitaker 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 1. 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 Oct. 1, 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 the state having a population over twenty thousand MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 801 (20,000)," approved Oct. 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 cobblestone pavement on Whitaker street, between Oglethorpe avenue and the south property line of Gaston street, is unsanitary and is worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, so as to make the repaving of such portion of said street necessary, 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 Whitaker street, in the city of Savannah, from the south property line of Oglethorpe avenue to the south property line of Gaston street, except Liberty, an intersecting street, which has been heretofore paved, a roadway of vitrified brick twenty-seven (27) feet in width between the curbing, said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend over the full width of said Whitaker streetthat is to say, to lines coincident with the respective property lines, except on Liberty, said intersecting street already paved; and they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary curbing and 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 roadway on said portion of Whitaker street. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Whitaker 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 vitrified brick, as the said work progresses, and in the event this is not done by the 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 rail- 302 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. road company, shall have been ascertained, one-third of such total cost shall be paid out of the city treasury, and the other two-thirds (2-3) by the persons owning at the date of the adoption of this ordinance the real estate abutting on the said portion of Whitaker 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 Whitaker 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 (1-3) 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 (2-3) 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. Upo:a 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 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 803 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 payable by any railroad company, 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 city taxes. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are her?h> repealed. Passed March 1, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Feb. 15, 1905. read a second time March 1, 1905, amended, placed upon its passage and passed, all members present (12) voting in the affirmative: By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance for the improvement of Abercorn street from the north property line of Park avenue to the south property line of Hall street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved Oct. 1, 1887. Section 1. 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 Oct. 1, 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 Abercorn street, in the 804 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. city of Savannah, Georgia, from the north property line of Park avenue to the south property line of Hall street, a roadway of vitrified brick forty-five (45) feet in width between the curbing, said pavement at all street and lane intersections to extend over the full width of said Abercorn street, that is to say to lines coincident with the re-> spective 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 Abercorn street. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Abercorn 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 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 railroad company. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That after the total portion of Harmon street. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Harmon 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 310 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. railroad company, 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 t.o its being done at the expense of the 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 (1-3) of such total cost shall be paid out of the city treasury and the other two-thirds (2-3) by the persons owning at the date of the adoption of this ordinance, the real estate abutting on the said portion of Harmon 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 Harmon 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 said work according to frontage, in addition to its one-third (1-3) 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 (2-3) 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 owper, MATCH'S ANNUAL REPORT. 811 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 or refuse to pay a bill for the same thirty (3.0) 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 read in Council for the first time June 7, 1905, read a second time June 21, 1905, and placed upon its passage and passed. Passed June 21, 1905. Streets and Lanes. An ordinance for the improvement of a portion of Jones street, in,the City of Savannah, Georgia, from the east property line of Tattnall street to the west property line of Drayton street, except the Bull and Whitaker street intersections, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved Oct. 1, 1887, and also under the terms and provisions of an act of the General 312 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 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 a population over twenty thousand (20,000)," approved Oct. 10, 1891, said lastnamed 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 June 7, 1905, certain resolutions were introduced by the Committee on Streets and Lanes, and adopted by Council, touching the shell pavement on Jones street, in Savannah, Georgia, between Tattnall and Drayton streets, by the terms of which resolution the director of public works and the city engineer were directed to make a thorough and close examination of said pavement of shell on said portion of Jones street, so as to ascertain its true condition, and as to whether it is worn to such an extent as to be no longer servicable as a good pavement, cutting into the same wherever deemed necessary, and these officers were directed to make a detailed report to Council concerning such pavement and their examinations thereof, which report condemning said pavement has been made; and, "Whereas, At the present meeting of Council, held on June 21, 1905, said officers have been, in open Council, sworn and examined concerning their said report, and Council at this meeting adopts resolutions, declaring that, being fully informed in the premises by the reports of said officers and by their testimony, as well as by other evidence, said shell pavement on said portion of Jones street is, in the judgment of Council, worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, and further declaring that said portion of Jones street should be re-paved, 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 over twenty thousand (20,000); therefore, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 813 Section !. 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 Oct. 1, 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 over twenty thousand (20,000)," approved Oct. 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 said portion of Jones street, between Tattnall and Drayton streets, is worn to such an extent as to be no longer servicable as a good pavement, so as to make the repaving of said portion of said street necessary, that the Director of Public Works and the Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to build and construct on Jones street, in the City of Savannah, from the east property line of Tatrnall street to the west property line of Drayton street, excepting the intersections of Whitaker and Bull streets, the paving of which has already been provided for, 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 Jones street, that is to say, to lines coincident with the respective property lines, except on Whitaker and Bull streets, said intersecting streets for which pavement has already been provided; and they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary curbing, and to do all work 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 Jones street. See. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Jones street to be improved under this ordinance, is hereby required to pave the width of its track and two feet on each side of every line of the tracks of said street railroad com- 314 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. pany, with vitrified brick, as the work progresses, and in the event this is not done by the said company, the said Director of Public Works and the committee shall see to its being done at the expense of said railroad company. See. 3. Be it farther 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 Jones street to be improved under this ordinance, according to frontage, and the pro rata amount of the cost qf such work is hereby assessed against the said abuting 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 Jones street, 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. See. 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 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 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 315 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 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 any railroad company, 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 executions 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. Passed July 5,1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Aug. 2, 1905, and by unanimous consent read a second time, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. Before the passage of this ordinance Council heard evidence touching the eorrection of the said statement and assessment roll and duly verified the same. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll, touching the improvement of a portion of Thirtyfirst street in the City of Savannah, Georgia, from the west property line of West Broad street to the east property line of Ogeechee road, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed Nov. 23, 1904. 816 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Section 1. 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 Nov. 23, 1904, and entitled "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 Oct. 1, 1887, be, and they are hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll for said improvements under said ordinance and said statement and assessment roll being that entitled, "Statement and Assessment Roll for Improving Thirty-first street. Statement showing the cost of Improvements to Thirty-first street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, beginning at the west property line of West Broad street and extending to the east property line of Ogeeehee road. As under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed Nov. 23, 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 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. See. 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. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 817 See. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed Aug. 2nd, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Aug. 30, 1905, and by unanimous consent read a second time, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. Before the passage of this ordinance Council heard evidence touching the correctness of the said statement and assessment roll and duly verified the same. By Committee on 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, Ga., from the north property line of Park avenue to the south property line of Hall street, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, adopted March 1, 1905. Section 1. 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 1, 1905, and entitled, "An ordinance for the improvement of Abercorn street from the north property line of Park avenue to the south property line of Hall street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved Oct. 1, 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 improvements to Abercorn street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., be- 318 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. ginning at the north property line of Park avenue and extending to the south property line of Hall street. As under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March 1, 1905, 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 thirty (30) days from the date of 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. Passed August 30th, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Oct. 11, 1905, and by unanimous consent read a second time, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. Before the passage of this ordinance Council heard evidence touching the correctness of the said statement and assessment roll and duly verified the same. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of Jones street, in the City of Savannah, from the east property line MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 819 of Tattnall street to the west property line of Drayton street, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed July 5, 1905. Section 1. 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 5, 1905, and entitled, "An ordinance for the improvement of a portion of Jones street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, from the east property line of Tattnall street to the west property line of Drayton street, except the Bull and Whitaker street intersections, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved Oct. 1, 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 a population over twenty thousand (20,000),' approved Oct. 10, 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, said statement and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement and assessment roll for improving Jones street. Statement showing the cost of improvements to Jones street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, beginning at the east property line of Tattnall street, and extending to the west property line of Drayton street; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed July 5, 1905, 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. 320 MAYOR'S ANNTTAL REPORT. Sec. 2. Be it farther ordained, That the Treasurer of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to the property owners, incuding 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. Passed Oct. llth, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Ocl 11, 1905, and by unanimous consent read a second time, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. Before the passage of this ordinance Council heard evidence touching- the correctness of the said statement and assessment roll and duly verified the same. 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 property line of Gaston street to the south property line of Oglethorpe avenue, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March 1, 1905. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That thd statement and assessment roll submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savanr/.-h, and the Committee on Streets and Lanes of said city, made under an ordinance passed March 1, 1905, and entitled, ''An ordi- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 821 nance for the improvement of Whitaker street, in the City of Savannah, from the south property line of Oglethorpe avenue to the south property line of Gaston street, except the Liberty street intersection, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October 1, 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 a population over twenty thousand (20,000),' approved Oct. 10, 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 improvements 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, Georgia, beginning at the south property line of Gaston street and extending to the south property line of Oglethorpe avenue; as under. an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed March 1, 1905, 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. 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. 332 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. See. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances ftnd parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Passed Oct. llth, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Oct. 11, 1905, and by unanimous consent read a second time, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted. Before the passage of this ordinance Council heard evidence touching the *orrectness of the said statement and assessment roll and duly verified the same. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of a portion of Harmon street, in the City of Savannah, from the south property line of Gwinnett street to the north property line of Henry street, as made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed June 21, 1905. Section 1. 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 21, 1905, entitled "An ordinance for the improvement of Harmon street from the south property line of Gwinnett street to the north property line of Henry street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved Oct. 1, 1887," be, and they are hereby declared to be, the official statement and assessment roll of said improvements under said ordinance, said statement and assessment roll being that entitled, "Statement and assessment roll for improving Harmon street. Statement showing the cost of improvements to MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 823 Harmon street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, oeginning at the south property line of Gwinnett street and extending to the north property line o Henry street; as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed June 21, 1905, 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 th* 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. Passed Oct. llth, 1905. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Nov. 8, 1905, and laid on the table, taken from the table Dee. 20, 1905, amended, placed on its passage and passed. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance for the improvement of a portion of Bay street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, from the east property line of Drayton street to the west property line of Barnard street, under the terms and provisions of an act 824 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. of the Legislature of Georgia, approved Oct. 1, 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 a population over twenty thousand (20,000)," approved Oct. 10, 1891, said last-named act being codified in Section 724 of the Code of Georgia, and for other purposes. Whereas, at a meeting of the City Council of Savannah, held Oct. 11, 1905, a certain resolution was introduced by the Committee of the Whole, and adopted by Council, touching the pavement on Bay street, between the east property line of Drayton street and the west property line of Barnard street, by the terms of which resolution the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer or Assistant City Engineer were directed to make a thorough and close examination of said pavement on said portion of Bay street, so as to ascertain its true condition, and as to whether it is unsanitary and worn to such an extent as to be no longer servicable as a good pavement; and said officers were further directed to make a detailed report to Council concerning such pavement and their examinations thereof; and, Whereas, at a meeting of the City Council held Oct. 25, 1905, a report was made by the Assistant City Engineer and the Director of Public Works, in compliance with the terms of said resolution of Oct. 11, 1905, showing that they had made the examination required of said portion of the pavement on Bay street, and that the said pavement is unsanitary and worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, except that that portion of the pavement in front of the City Hall, which is paved with brick, is in fair condition, said report further recommending, for the sake of uniformity, that these brick be taken_ up and new brick laid, and the cost of replacing these brick be borne by the city; whereupon said officers were sworn in open Council and examined relative to the matters con- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 826 tained in said report, and during the same meeting of Council a resolution was introduced by the Committee of the Whole and adopted by Council, declaring, that, in the judgment of Council, the stone pavement on said portion of Bay street is unsanitary and is worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, and further declaring that it is so determined by Council, and further, that said portion of Bay street should be repaved as soon as practicable with vitrified brick, and that, as to the portion of the pavement in front of the City Hall now paved with brick, the said brick should be taken up and new brick laid down, but the cost of replacing these brick should be borne by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; and, Whereas, the City of Savannah has a population over twenty thousand (20,000), therefore, Sec. 1. 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 Oct. 1, 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 over twenty thousand (20,- 000)," approved Oct. 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 stone pavement on Bay street, between the east property line of Drayton street and the west property line of Barnard street, is worn out and no longer serviceable as a good pavement, so as to make the repaving of such portion of said street necessary, exception being made, however, as to the brick pavement in front of the City Hall, which shall be taken up and new brick laid down in place of the same, the cost of replacing said brick, however, to be borne by the Mayor and Aldermen of 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 Bay street, 326 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. in the City of Savannah, from the east property line of Drayton street to the west property line of Barnard street, a roadway of vitrified brick, fifty-seven (57) feet in width between curbing, said pavement to extend over the full width of said Bay street; that is to say, to lines co-incident with the respective property lines, and they are authorized and directed to lay the necessary curbing and 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 Bay street; provided, however, that as to the brick pavement now in front of the City Hall, the same shall be taken up and new brick laid down, but the cost of taking up and replacing these brick will be borne by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, as a separate piece of work, and same shall not be included in the total cost hereinafter mentioned. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That a street railroad company having tracks running through said portion of Bay 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 (1-3) of such total cost shall be paid out of the city treasury, and the other two-thirds (2-3) by the persons owning, at the date of the adoption of this ordinance, the real estate abutting on said portion of Bay 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 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. 827 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 Bay 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 (1-3) 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 (2-3) 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 not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of 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 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 after the presentation or sending of the same, it shall be the duty of the City Treasurer to issue execution 328 MAYOR'S. ANNUAL REPORT. 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. Passed Dec. 20th, 1905. Vehicles, Regulating the Use on Streets. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Dec. 11, 1905, read a second time Dec. 20, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Alderman Wright: An ordinance to regulate the use of drays, carts, wagons, carriages, cabs, hacks, automobiles and other vehicles for hire on the streets or within the limits of Savannah, Georgia, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in Council assembled, That each dray, cart, wagon, carriage, cab, hack, automobile or other vehicle intended for hire on the streets or within the limits of the City of Savannah, Georgia, shall be driven and managed by a sober, discreet and able male person, not less than eighteen (18) years of age, nor shall any such vehicle be left by any person owning or controlling the same, for any period of time on the streets or within said limits in control of any one except such a male person, eighteen years old or over. For all infractions of this section the owner, as well as the driver of the vehicle in question shall be punished as hereinafter prescribed. See. 2. Be it further ordained, That no license shall be issued to any one to drive, use or operate such vehicles within the limits of said city, except he be of such required age and possess such qualifications, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 8*9 Sec.. 3. Be it further ordained, That each driver respectively of such drays, carts, wagons, carriages, cabs, hacks, automobiles or other vehicles for hire shall be obliged and is hereby required at all times when he is on said streets, with such vehicle to perform his full duty as common carrier, nor shall such driver when not actually engaged or pre-engaged to work for some other person refuse to immediately carry all goods, wares, merchandise, commodities or passengers as the ease may be according to the adaptability and capacity of such vehicle on application being made to such driver and payment of the proper carriage price or fare being tendered to him and for every neglect or refusal to comply with the requirements of this section, such driver or drivers shall be punished as hereinafter provided. Sec. 4. It is further ordained, That any person or any corporation failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this ordinance shall be punished on conviction before the Police Court of the City of Savannah for each and every such offense by a fine not exceeding one hundred ($100) dollars, or by punishment not exceeding thirty (30) days either or both in the discretion of said court. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Passed Dec. 20th, 1905. Wards, Naming and Defining. Ordinance read in Council for the first time March 15, 1905, read a second time March 29, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Alderman Thomas: An ordinance to provide for the laying out, defining and naming of certain wards within the corporate limits of the City of Savannah, Georgia, and for other purposes. 330 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the following wards in the City of Savannah, Georgia, are hereby laid out and designated, that is to say: That portion of the city lying between and bounded north by the Savannah river, east by Bilbo canal, south by President street continued, and west by Bandolph street, shall be known and designated as Lamar Ward. That portion of the city lying between and bounded north by President street continued, east by Bilbo canal, south by Bilbo canal and Wheaton street, and west by Jones and Gilmerville wards, shall be known and designated as Hardee Ward. That portion of the city lying between and bounded north by the Savannah river, east by the Savannah river and Ogeeehee canal, south by Bay street extension, and west by the corporate limits shall be known and designated as Osborne Ward. That portion of the city lying between and bounded north by Bay street extension, east by West Boundary street, south by the Louisville road and west by the corporate limits, shall be known and designated as Carmichael Ward. 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. Streets and Lanes. Ordinance read in Council for the first time March 15, 1905, read a second time March 29, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to permit and authorize Thomas Cooley to erect and construct an awning in front of his place of business, at the southeast corner of Eiver and West Broad ANNUAL REP6JRT. 831 streets, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, upon certain terms and conditions herein specified, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That, it being deemed, expedient and proper that special permission should be given Thomas Cooley to erect in front of his place of business, at the southeast corner of Eiver and West Broad streets, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, an awning, as hereinafter prescribed, by reason of the peculiarity of .said location, the same being on a thoroughfare in this city not much used, the said Thomas Cooley is authorized and permitted to erect and construct, under the supervision, direction and inspection of the Building Inspector of the City of Savannah, an awning in front of his said place of business, which awning shall be supported by wooden girders resting upon iron posts, and the roof of the same shall be of metal, securely fastened upon ceiling boards; all further details of construction to be left to the said Building Inspector, to the end that the same -be made strong and substantial and be properly covered with metal. See. 2. Be it further ordained, That this permission to erect and construct said awning shall be at the will of Council, that is to say, that upon the repeal of this ordinance at any time by the City Council of Savannah, the said Thomas^Cooley and his heirs and assigns shall lose all rights hereunder as to such awning, and upon such repeal the Mayor of Savannah shall give written notice that said awning be removed within ten (10) days thereafter, and if the same be not removed by the said Thomas Cooley, his heirs or assigns with'in the said ten (10) days, then the Mayor of Savannah shall have the power, by and through the City Marshal, to have the said awning torn down and removed at the expense of the said Cooley, Ms heirs or assigns, he agreeing for himself and themselves, by the acceptance of the permission given by this ordinance, that they will abide hereby, and will pay for such expense of removal. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, shall be amended or repealed only so far as the same may pertain to this particular awning, and except as herein ordained this ordinance shall not impair the force and effect of said ordinances in regard to awnings. Passed March 29th, 1905. Weeds, Cutting and Removal. Ordinance read in Council for the first time Aug. 2, 1905, read a second time Aug. 16, 1905, placed upon its passage and passed. By Committee of the Whole : An ordinance to amend an ordinance adopted Aug. 28, 1900, entitled, "An ordinance to provide for the cutting and removal or destruction of weeds and other rank vegetable growth growing on private property within said city limits; to provide a penalty for non-compliance with the provisions hereof, and to authorize the city authorities to cut and remove and destroy such weeds and other rank vegetable growth at the expense of the owner or owners of the property on which it grows," by providing for the issuance of executions to enforce liability of persons-and property thereunder, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the second section of the ordinance named in the caption be and the same is hereby amended, by adding at the end of said section these words, "the expense of cutting, removal or destroying such weeds and other rank vegetable growth so incurred by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, shall be a charge upon the property from or upon which weeds or other rank vegetable growth were cut, removed or destroyed, and the said amounts shall be re- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 883 ported by the Director of Public Works to the City Treasurer, together with the names of the persons owning the the lots in question, and it shall then and there become the duty of the City Treasurer to send to the said property owners bills for such work as was done through the Director of Public Works, which bills may be presented personally or sent by mail, and should the said bills not be paid wthin fifteen (15) days after the sending of the same, it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to issue executions, respectively, against such property owners and the said property from and upon which said weeds and other rank vegetable growth shall have been cut and removed, or destroyed, together with interest and costs, which executions shall be made and levied out of the property described therein, as are executions for city taxes." So that said section second as amended shall read as follows: Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That in the event of the failure of the owner or owners, or agents of such property having charge of the same, as the case may be, to cut and remove such weeds and other rank vegetable growth or destroy the same within the time above named, then and in that event the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, through the Director of Public Works, shall, at the expense of the owner or owners of such property, have the same cut and removed or destroyed. The expense of cutting, removal or destroying such weeds and other rank vegetable growth so incurred by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah shall be a charge upon the property from or upon which such weeds or other rank vegetable growth were cut, removed or destroyed, and the *aid amounts shall be reported by the Director of Public Works to the City Treasurer, together with a list of the names of the persons owning the lots in question, and it shall then and there become the duty of the City Treasurer to send to the said property owners bills for such work as was done through the Director of Public Works, which bills may be presented personally or sent by mail, and should the said 334 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. bills not be paid within fifteen (15) days after the sending of the same, it shall then become the duty of the City Treasurer to issue executions respectively against such property owners and the said property from and upon which said weeds and other rank vegetable growth shall have been cut and removed or destroyed, together with interest and costs, which executions shall be made and levied out of the property described therein, as are executions for city taxes. See. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Passed Aug. 16th, 1905. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 835 RESOLUTIONS. Discount on Ground Bent Lota. 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: First. Those who pay into the city treasury said balances of purchase money at any time on or before March 1, 1905, shall be allowed a discount gn the same of 25 per cent. Second. Those so paying at any time after March 1, 1905, up to and including May 1, 1905, shall be allowed a discount of 20 per cent. Third. Those so paying at any time after May 1, 1905, and up to and including June 1, 1905, shall be allowed a discount of 15 per cent. Adopted. Adopted Jan. 4th, 1905. Land, Purchase and Sale of. By Committee of the "Whole: Eesolved, That the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets be instructed to invite bids for the purchase of lots 57, 58 and 59, Springfield plantation, east of Springfield canal, reserving ground for street fifty feet wide, running north and south through the center of said lots. Adopted. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. By Alderman Thomas: Resolved, That the special committee, consisting of the Mayor and Aldermen Thomas, Glatigny and Sehroder be authorized to accept such bid or bids for portions of the old water works track, as they deem advantageous to the city. Adopted. By Alderman Thomas: Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen, in Council assembled. That the action taken by the Mayor and the Committee on Opening Streets in purchasing lot No. 94 Owens ward, from J. H. Lankeneou for fifteen hundred ($1,500) dollars, $300 cash and $1,200 in two (2) notes ($600 each), at one and two years, with interest at 5 per cent., payable semi-annually, with other covenants as in the deed set out, is approved and in all respects confirmed. Adopted. By Committee on City Lots: Resolved, That the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets be authorized to purchase land for opening Thirtyfifth street at not exceeding the following prices: 1,V74.5 square feet from Mrs. M. E. Ray for $600; 1,767 square feet from Nat Harrison, $1,200; 1,738.5 square feet from M. M. Kennickel. $650; 1,731 square feet from H. F. Lubs, $600; 1,725 square feet from B. D. Rosenbrook, $938.75; 2,458.7 square feet from Mrs. Nora Sehroder, $1,300; 5,085 square feet, from W. M. Davidson, $1,579.75; 1,668 square feet from R. S. Douglass and R. P. Spencer, $583.80; 2,140 square feet from J. D. Persse, $1,600; total, $9,052.30. All buildings, sheds, fences and sehrubbery to be removed by parties selling land at their expense except those of Mrs. Sehroder are to be removed by the city at its expense. 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. Adopted. Adopted Jan. 4th, 1906. MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. 837 Land, Purchase of. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Besolved, That the offer of D. Kirkland, to sell to the city so much of lot No. 54, Law ward, as may be needed for opening and widening Morance street, at 20 cents per square foot, be accepted, payment to be by note running two years, with interest at 5 per cent, per annum, and titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney. Adopted. Adopted Jan. 18th, 1906. Adopted January 18, 1906. By Alderman Thomas: Resolved, That the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets be authorized to pay J. H. Heitman one hundred seventeen and 71-100 dollars for 445.9 square feet of land for widening Estill avenue instead of seventy-four 71-100 dollars for 273.9 square feet as provided by its report adopted in Council July 27, 1904, titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney. Adopted. Rules of Council. By Alderman Dixon: Resolved, That a special committee of three be appointed to prepare rules to govern Council during the ensuing two years. Adopted. Adopted Jan. 23rd, 1906. Adopted February 1, 1906. By Alderman Glatigny: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the purchase made by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah from Pennis Dooley of lot number ninety-three (93), in Owens MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Ward, for the purpose of using a portion of said lot for the opening and extension of Thirty-sixth street at and for the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), is approved and in all respects confirmed, and the payment out of the city treasury to said Dooley of said consideration money, one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), is hereby ratified. Befnnd of Bonded Debt. By Alderman Dixon: Resolved, That a committee of three, of whom the Mayor shall be one, be appointed to take steps looking to the refunding of the bonded debt of the City of Savannah, said committee to draft a bill for presentation at the next session of the State Legislature authorizing the city to proceed with such refunding, such measure to be first presented to Council for its approval; said committee is also herewith authorized and directed to consider all measures looking to the refunding of the debt which may be presented for its consideration and to prepare a plan for submission to Council. Adopted February 1, 1905. Adopted March 15, 1905. Resolved, By the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets, That the price of 4% cents per foot be paid Youmans & Demmond, agents, for such land as may be needed for the opening of Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott streets, north side of Thirty-seventh street, east, payment to be made in notes two and three years; interest 5 per cent, per annum; titles to be satisfactory to City Attorney. That the offer of Blumenthall to buy strip of land about eight feet wide on Estill avenue and Abercorn street for the sum of one hundred and twenty ($120) dollars be accepted. Adopted. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 839 Adopted May 24,1905. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Resolved, That the offer of J. L. Crotty to sell to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, lots Nos. 114, 115, 129 and 131 Colding Ward, needed for the opening of Burroughs and West Broad streets, at and for the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150) dollars each be and the same is hereby accepted, payment to be by notes running one, two and three years, with interest at five (5) per cent, per annum, payable annually. Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney. Adopted. Shell Pavement on Jones Street. By the Committee of the Whole: Whereas, at the meeting of Council, held June 7, 1905, a resolution was adopted touching the shell pavement on Jones street, from Tattnall to Drayton streets, and its present condition, by the terms of which the director of public works and the city engineer were directed to make a thorough and close examination of the 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 made report at the meeting held this day, and have been at this meeting sworn and examined concerning the said report, in open Council, the said report and testimony supporting these resolutions, and Council being fully informed in the premises by this and other evidence; it is, Eesolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled: First. That, in the judgment of Council, said shell pavement on said portion of Jones street is worn to such an extent as to be no longer serviceable as a good pavement, and it so determined. 340 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Second. That said portion of Jones street should be repaved as soon as practicable with vitrified brick. Adopted June 21, 1905. Adopted July 5, 1905. By Alderman Glatigny: Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the offer of twentyone hundred ($2,100) dollars cash for lot 98 and part of lot 97, Solomons ward, having a frontage of forty and fivetenths feet on Bull street, from George U. Beach, be and the same is hereby accepted. Titles to be drawn by the City Attorney. Adopted. By Committee on City Lots: Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the offer of Mrs. P. M. Russell, to sell to the city 452.9 feet of part of lot No. 11, Section 19, Law ward, needed for the widening of Thirtysecond street, for the sum of one hundred and thirteen dollars, be and the same is hereby, accepted, titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney. Adopted. fig and Hutchinson Island Dividing Line. By Committee of "Whole: Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, First. That the plat made May 27, 1905, by the City Engineer of Savannah, approved by the Engineers of Georgia and Alabama Terminal Company and of Thomas B. Shields, showing the division line between Fig and Hutchinsons Islands, is approved in all respects and adopted. MAYOR'S ANNUAL, RfiPORt. 841 Second. That deeds, in duplicate, will be made by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah with the Georgia and Alabama Terminal Company, establishing said division line marked "D E F," said deeds to contain such clauses as may be deemed necessary and proper by the City Attorney, and said deeds are to be executed and delivered by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, by the Mayor or Acting Mayor, attested by the Clerk of Council, with the corporation seal affixed. Third. That the Mayor is requested to take all other steps necessary to carry into execution these resolutions. Adopted. Adopted July 12th, 1905. Land, Sale and Purchase of. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the offer of George and Conrad Schwartz, of land for the opening and widening of various streets, to-wit: Atlantic street, 68,336.8 square feet; Thirty-first street, 14,220 square feet; Thirty-second street, 14,298 square feet; Thirty-third street, 11,820 square feet; Thirty-fourth street, 12,318 square feet; Thirty-fifth street, 12,816 square feet; Thirty-sixth street, 13,320 square feet, making a total of 147,128.8 square feet, at and for the sum of 7 cents per square foot, payment to be by notes running one, two, three, four and five years, with interest at 5 per cent, per annum, payable annually, be, and the same is, hereby accepted. Titles to be satisfactory to the City Attorney. Encroachment and improvements to be removed at expense of said owners. Adopted. Adopted July 19th, 1905. 342 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Damage for Moving Buildings. By Alderman Glatigny: Besolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the action of the Committee on Opening Streets touching the building on the northern portion of lot numbered twenty-nine (29), Bstill ward, on Whitaker street, formerly the property of Nora Schroder, deceased, and now the property of Margaret T. Thompson, her daughter and sole heir-at-law, in agreeing to pay to Mrs. Thompson the sum of three hundred and fifty ($350.00) dollars in consideration of which the said building is to be put in condition as per the contract made with Mrs. Schroder, it having been moved to its present position so as to clear Thirty-fifth street in pursuance of said contract, except that the stoop on Whitaker street is to be abolished, and the said building is not to come beyond the east property line of Whitaker street. Said sum to be in full for all damages in the premises and to bo in full payment for the abolition of said stoop. An agreement in writing will be made between Mrs. Thompson and the city under the direction of the City Attorney carrying this resolution into effect, and when said agreement is perfected said sum of money will be paid out of the city treasury in pursuance hereof. Adopted. Adopted Aug. 2nd, 1905. Land, Condemnation Proceedings. By the Commitee 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 Elizabeth Skinner, of Savannah, Ga., as is needed for the extension and opening of Thirty-fifth street, in the City of Savannah, Ga., be, and the same is hereby, condemned, the said land consisting of the southern portion of lot numbered thirty-five (35) Brady sub-division, Estill ward, being MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 843 * an are* of sixteen hundred and fifty-nine (1,659) square feet, extending southwardly beyond the proposed north line of Thirty-fifth street, the said tract of land being thirty (30) feet wide from east to west, and being, in length, from north to south, fifty-five feet and fourteenths on its western line, and fifty-five feet and fifteen one-hundredths on its eastern line, being all of said lot numbered thirty-five (35), lying to the southward of proposed north line of Thirty-fifth street; all as shown upon plat showing the part of said lot numbered thirty-five (35), needed for the opening of Thirtyfifth street, made by W. J. Winn, City Engineer. % To this end, Jacob S. Collins, of the City of Savannah, Ga., is hereby appointed the Assessor on the part of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, under the provisions of the law touching condemnation. It is further, Resolved, That due notice of these resolutions be served by a certified copy thereof, on said Elizabeth Skinner, to the end that she may select her assessor, and that further proceedings be had in conformity with the statute in such eases made and provided, under the direction of the City Attorney. Adopted. Adopted Aug. 16th, 1905. Adopted September 13, 1905. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the offer of R. E. Lester and Samuel Meinhard to sell to the city 130,149.5 square feet of land needed for the opening of Henry street to the eastward at and for the sum of 3 cents per square foot, payments to be by notes running two, three, four and five years, with interest at 5 per centum per annum, payable annually, titles to be satisfactory to city attorney, be and the same is hereby accepted. Be it further resolved, That the offer of Mrs. L. T. Doyle to sell to the city 80,015 square feet of land needed for the 344 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. opening of Henry street to the eastward at and for the sum of 2% cents per square foot, payment to be by notes running two and three years, with interest at the rate of 5 per centum per annum, payable annually, titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney, be and the same is hereby accepted. Adopted. Land, Purchase of. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in Council assembled, That the offer of J. S. Collins to sell to the city lot No. 1, Schley Ward, containing 2,607.6 square feet of land needed for the opening of a street-east of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway right of way, between Bolton and GwLnnett streets, for the sum seventeen cents per square foot, payments to be made by notes running two and three years at 5 per centum per annum, payable annually, titles to be satisfactory to city attorney, be and the same is hereby accepted. Be it further resolved, That the offer of the estate of James M. Schley to sell to the city 4,755 square feet of land needed for the opening of a street east of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway right of way, Schley Ward, between Gwinnett and Bolton streets, for the sum of twenty cents per square foot, payments to me made by notes running two and three years at 5 per centum, payable annually, titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney, be and the same is hereby accepted. Adopted September 13, 1905. Land, Purchase of. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled that the offer of estate of MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 345 J. M. Schley by J. S. Schley, agent, to sell to the city 60,972 square feet of land needed for the opening of Waldburg street, from East Broad street to Atlantic street, and an unnamed street to the east of the Atlantic Coast Line Bailway right of way, extending from Bolton street to Park avenue at and for the sum of 20 cents per square foot, the estate of Sehley to donate all land needed for the opening up of Gwinnett, Bolton and Waldburg lanes in said tract, the obstructions in the lanes to be removed by said estate, whenever the city shall so require be and the same is hereby accepted, payments to be two thousand one hundred and ninety-four dollars and forty cents ($2,194.40) cash, and the balance in notes running, two, three, four and five years, with interest at the rate of 5 per centum, payable annually, titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted October 11,1905. Streets and Lanes, Extension of Thirty-seventh and Habersham Streets Across A. C. L. By the Committee on Streets and Lanes: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled: First. That it is deemed expedient and necessary to open and extend Thirty-seventh street and Habersham street across the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, at grade, and to this end, the chairman of the Streets and Lanes Committee is directed to communicate with the president of said railroad company so as to obtain the consent of said corporation, without putting the city to the expense or trouble of condemnation proceedings. Such consent is probably inferable from the communication of Mr. Erwin, president, to the Mayor, Dated March 2, 1904, touching the opening of Thirty-ninth street across said rightof-way, but it is proper that express consent should be had in each instance before any action be taken by Council. 846 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Second. If the said railroad company consents to the foregoing, then and in such event the Committee on Streets and Lanes will proceed to construct said respective street crossings over said right-of-way of said railroad company, conferring with the engineer of said 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. Adopted October 11,1905. Land, Purchase of From Dasher Heirs. , By Committee on CityJJots and Opening Streets: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That, the offer of the Dasher heirs to sell to this municipal corporation certain lands in Reppard and Cummings Wards, is accepted, to-wit: 1. Two hundred and seventy and two-tenths (270.2) square feet of land on the east side of Bull street, between Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth streets, for 50 cents per square foot. 2. Twenty-five thousand six hundred and nine and sbc.- tenths (25,609.6) square feet of land lying along the northern side of what was known as the Dasher tract and next to the Greenwald tract, between Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth streets, and between Bull street and the eastern end of said tract, except for the intervals made by Drayton, Abercorn and Lincoln streets, being composed of four strips of land, the first extending from Bull street to Drayton street, being twenty-two and nine-tenths (22.9) feet wide at the Bull street end, the second extending from Drayton street to Abercorn street, being twenty-three and two-tenths (23.2) feet wide at Drayton street end, said last-named strip being immediately north of a lane recently dedicated and established, the third strip extending from Abercorn street to Lincoln street, being twenty-three and seven-tenths (23.7) feet wide at the Abercorn street end, said last-named strip MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 847 being immediately north of a lane recently dedicated and established, the fourth strip extending from Lincoln street eastward one hundred and fifty-three and six-tenths (153.6) feet, and being about the same width as the others, at and for the price of thirty (30) cents per square foot. 3. The Dasher heirs to dedicate to public use and to convey to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah seven thousand eight hundred and fifty-six (7,856) square feet of land as a lane sixteen (16) feet widethat is to say, a lane between Bull street and Drayton street, lying immediately to the south of the strip of land to be conveyed as aforesaid, and a lane extending from Lincoln street to the eastward one hundred and fifty-three and six-tenths (153.6) feet, lying immediately to the southward of the strip of land described above to be conveyed. 4. The amount of money paid by the owners of said property for the recent paving of Abercorn street, for the frontages of said strip on said street, being twenty-four and five-tenths (24.5) feet on the western side and twenty-three and seven-tenths (23.7) feet on the eastern side, to be refunded to said respective owners. 5. Payments to be made for said lands (nothing to be paid for said lanes) by notes of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, running two, three and four years, with interest at the rate of five (5) per cent, per annum, payable annually. 6. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted October 25, 1905. Water Bates. By the Committee on Water: " Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, that from and after the first 848 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. day of January, 1906, the use of water in and by bar rooms, photograph galleries, laundries, soda fountains, fish houses, dental offices, drug stores, restaurants and dye houses, shall be by the meter system, and all persons or corporations controlling or using water in the above lines, shall, before said first day of January, 1906, install, at their own expense, respectively, water meters, or the Piston type, such as may be prescribed by and will be satisfactory to, the Committee of Water. Resolved, Further, that the rates for the use of water by the foregoing parties, in the lines aforesaid, are hereby fixed as follows: Meters Cents. 10.000 cubic feet, or less, per month, per 1,000 gallons. .12% 10,000 to 20,000 cubic feet per month, per 1,000 gal.__ .10 20,000 and over, per month, per 1,000 gallons_ .8 "Which rates have been reported to Council by the said committee, and are duly approved by Council, and the same will go into effect on the first day of January, 1906. Adopted October 25, 1905. Land, Purchase of. By the Committee on Opening Streets and City Lots: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the deed in duplicate between the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and Albert V. Chaplin, providing for the conveyance by the former to the later of the northern portions of lots numbered thirty-eight (38) and thirty-nine (39), Reppard Ward, lying to the southward of lot twenty-eight (28), and west half of lot thirty-three (33), said ward, and northward of a lane, and the conveyance by Chaplin to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, of so much of lot twenty-eight (28) MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 849 and west half of lot thirty-three (33), Beppard Ward, extending northward beyond the southern line of Thirtythird street as now established, is in all respects approved and confirmed, and the said sale and exchange of property will be made; the said deed, in duplicate, to be executed by this municipality, by the Mayor, or acting mayor, attested by the clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted December 11, 1905. Adopted December 15, 1905. By the Committee on Opening Streets and City Lots: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the deed, in duplicate, between the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and John L. Day, prepared by the city attorney, by the terms of which the city conveys to said Day the northern portions of lot thirty-five (35) and of the western portion of lot thirtysix (36) and of the eastern portion of lot thirty-four (34), Eeppard Ward, and also a narrow strip of land along the eastern edge of lot twenty-one (21), and of the northern portion of lot thirty-six (36), said ward, for $111.60, and the said Day conveys to said city all of the northern portions of lots fifteen, sixteen and twenty-one (15, 16 and 21), said ward, to the northward of the southern line of Thirty-third street, as now established, is in all respects approved and confirmed, and the said deed will be executed on behalf of this municipality.! by the Mayor or acting mayor, attested by the clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Land, Conveyed By and From City. By the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the deed, in duplicate, 350 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT. between the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and Elizabeth A. Derby, prepared by the city attorney, by the terms of which the city conveys to said Elizabeth A. Derby the northern portions of lots thirty-three (33) and thirty-four (34), Reppard "Ward, and the said Elizabeth A. Derby conveys to said city all of the northern portion of lot numbered ten (10) and the east half of lot numbered nine (9), Reppard Ward, to the northward of the southern line of Thirty-third street, as now established, is in all respects approved and confirmed, and the said deed will be executed on behalf of this municipality by the Mayor, or acting mayor, attested by the clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted December 15, 1905. Conveyance of Land. By the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, that duplicate deeds will be executed between Benj. S. Wells et al., owners of lot four (4), and west half of lot nine (9), Reppard ward, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, by which the latter conveys to the former the northern portions of lots thirty-two (32) and thirty-three (33), said ward, lying immediately to the southward of lot four and the west half of lot nine, and to the northward of a public lane, and by which Benj. S. Wells et al., convey to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah all of northern portions of said lot four and of the west half of lot nine, lying to the northward of the southern line of Thirty-third street as now established. Said deeds, in duplicate, shall be executed on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, by the Mayor or acting Mayor, attested by the Clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed, and in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney, titles to be satisfactory to him. Adopted. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 851 By the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: Eesolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, that duplicate deeds will be executed between Butherford E. Oakman and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, by which the latter conveys to the former the northern portions of lots of thirtyone (31) and thirty-two (32), Reppard ward, Savannah, Ga., lying immediately to the southward of lot numbered three, said ward, and to the northward of a public lane, and by which said Oakman conveys to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah all of the northern portion of lot numbered three (3), said ward, lying to the northward of the southern line of Thirty-third street, and quit-claims all land which may have been a part of lot E, said ward, lying to the northward of said southern line of Thirty-third street as now established. Said deeds, in duplicate, shall be executed on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, by the Mayor or acting Mayor, attested by the Clerk of Council, with the corporate seal affixed, and in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney, titles to be satisfactory to him. Adopted. Passed Dec. 20th, 1905. Sidewalks. Resolution read in Council for the first time, December 6,1905, and laid on the table; taken from the table December 20, 1905, read a second time and laid on the table. Passed December 20, 1905. By the Streets and Lane Committee: Whereas, by an ordinance adopted February 19, 1902, for securing uniformity in the sidewalks of Savannah, it is 352 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. provided, among other things, that Gwinnett street, in said city from East Broad, east, to the city limits, shall have sidewalks on either side of the roadway ten (10) feet in width, and grass plats on either side thereof ten (10) feet in width; therefore, be it Resolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled: First. That a sidewalk of such width is hereby required to be laid on each side of Gwinnett street, from Habersham street to Waters avenue, excepting that portion of Gwinnett street embraced by the subway; the said sidewalk to be of any hard material, subject to the approval of the Streets and Lanes Committee. Second. That the sidewalks in the foregoing limits shall be laid within ninety (90) days from and after the passage of this resolution, and if not so laid within that time, then the municipal authorities of the City of Savannah shall proceed to lay the same, at the expense of the property owners, and the remedies by the muncipial authorities of Savannah in the event of the failure or refusal of the property owners to lay said sidewalks as herein required, shall apply as to such sidewalks. APPENDIX. Old City Exchange, Erected 1799. Cost about $32,000. Removed 1904. The Steeple was built in 1802; the Portico was added to the Building in 1855At the time of its Erection the Exchange was one of the Finest Public Buildings in the South. The Old and The New Sketch of the OLD CITY EXCHANGE (1799- 1904), and the NEW CITY HALL, SAVANNAH, -GEORGIA. BT THOMAS GAMBLE, Jr., Secretary to the Hcror. APPENDIX TO THE MAYOR'S REPORT FOR 1905. Old City Exchange, Savannah, Ga., from print made In 1850. THE OLD AND THE NEW. After one hundred and five years of continued public service, the old Savannah "City Exchange" was razed to the ground in 1904. For ninety-two years of that time it had served as the seat of the municipal government. During all of its long life it had been used for public purposes. With its destruction passed away one of Georgia's oldest and most historic structures. The tide of progress removed the ancient landmark, built sixty-six years after the landing of Oglethorpe, not far from the spot where he first set foot on Georgia soil, and upon the site now stands the beautiful new City Hall, the emblem of Savannan s twentieth century position of expanding business prosperity and high civic pride. For some years after its erection the old filature in Eeynolds Square, that reminiscence of the blasted hopes of Georgia as a land of silk culture, divided with the Exchange the honors as the gathering place of the public. Of the filature no description or illustration remains. It was doubtless a structure of moderate dimensions and unassuming architecture, just such a frame building as one would expect in a weak and struggling community, yet eombatting with savages and with nature for a foothold. It had served its varied purposes well for many years. Built in early Colonial days, held in some veneration as Georgia's oldest public edifice, its inadequate accommodations had long been apparent. It was doubtless more because of this than on account of the decrepitude of age or through dissatisfaction with its location, just beyond the business v district, that the suggestion of Mayor Stephens in 1795, calling for an Exchange for business and public purposes, was received with approval. The municipal government had then been in 4 APPENDIX. operation five years, its treasury was empty, its total income being less than $5,000 a year, the population of the little port was but 4,500, half of whom were negroes, the population of the entire State was probably less than 100,- 000, and Savannah's business can hardly be described as flourishing. Nevertheless its leading men had that faith which prompts great undertakings. They believed in the future of their State and of Savannah as its seaport, and the committee of CouncilAldermen Wayne, Tobler and Youngto whom Mayor Stephens' recommendations were referred, after some delay, reported in favor of the citizens building an Exchange by stock subscriptions, the city government to purchase a number of shares in the enterprise. The committee favored an issue of two hundred shares of $100 par value, believing $20,000 sufficient for a building that would amply meet all needs for- many years to come. They proposed that the Exchange should be placed where the vendue house then stood, the municipality to give title to the ground to the company building it. This was entirely different from the plan suggested by Mayor Stephens. He did not press his own views, but gave the weight of his influence to the stock company project. Unfortunately, before definite action had been taken, Savannah was devastated by the first of its four great fires, that of November 26, 1796, which swept away the greater portion of the town, 229 houses being burned and but 171 buildings left standing in the compactly built part of the city. Naturally, such a heavy loss brought to an end temporarily all talk of a large public structure. Two years passed before the project was revived. On November 26, 1798, the second anniversary of the conflagration, Council appointed Aldermen Bolton, Dennis, Hunter and Glass, with Messrs. William Stephens, John Habersham, Ebenezer Jackson and John Morel, as a joint committee to report a plan of an Exchange, where to be erected, the cost, and the mode of providing the necessary funds. The selection of the anniversary date of the great fire for the renewal of the enterprise may have Entrance to the Old City Exchange. APPENDIX. 6 been intended to inspire public confidence, to reassure the world that Savannah had arisen from its ashes, re-established its old prestige, and stood ready to push forward to greater things. It is indicative of that resolute spirit which, under stress of fire and of epidemic, of war and of business depression, has always animated Savannah, holding it steadfast to its purposes. At no time in its eventful history are there signs of a faltering, wavering spirit. No project of merit on which it has embarked has ever been entirely abandoned. The example of 1798, when a little city that but twenty-four months before had seen over one-half of its property blotted out by fire, a total loss, announced its determination to erect a structure for public purposes that would equal any in the South at that time, speaks volumes for Ihe indomitable courage of its leaders and the confidence felt in their judgment and ability by the community. It was the same spirit that had lead the feeble colonists to withstand the might of Great Britain, the spirit whose renascence made their grandchildren undertake the then vast railroad enterprises of four decades later, the spirit that may sometimes lie dormant but is never dead. There was no further delay in pushing the Exchange project to a successful consummation. In two months the committee had selected plans prepared by a Mr. Boueher, and had chosen the site at the head of Bull Street, instead of the suggested vendue house lot. At the head of Bull Street, facing south, an old exchange had stood, which had been destroyed in the fire, and the site had remained unoccupied. It was far more suitable than the site of the vendue house and to this day the sagacious foresight of the early fathers of the city in this matter is recognized. The next month (February 18) subscription books^ were opened at a platform in frbnt of Commerce Row, on the Bay. The City Council headed the list, taking 25 shares for the municipality. No one was allowed to subscribe for more than one share until five days had passed. Then, if the entire stock had not been subscribed for, the privilege was 6 APPENDIX. extended to any individual of purchasing not more than ten shares. The committee had appreciated the wisdom of enlisting popular support for the enterprise, of having as many citizens financially interested in the Exchange as possible. Their plans in this, as in other respects, met with general endorsement. The stock was quickly taken, and on March 16, 1799, less than four months after the consideration of an Exchange had been resumed, the stockholders met on Commerce Row and elected five leading citizens William Stephens, Matthew McAllister, Robert Bolton, John Glass and William Hunteras the first trustees. On June 5, 1799, the corner stone was laid with the usual ceremonies, by "the Right Worshipful, the Honorable William Stephens, Grand Master of Masons in the State of Georgia." The corner stone, instead of being placed, as in the present City Hall, on a level with Bay Street, was located on the lower level, in the northeastern corner of the rear of the building. In it were put some coins, doubtless the usual newspapers, and a plate of copper bearing this inscription: A. L. 5799 A.D. 1799 OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE * the 23d year. MATTHEW McALLISTER, MAYOR. WILLIAM STEPHENS, GRAND MASTER. When the old building was removed, this plate and some coins were found in the debris. The coins were placed in the corner stone of the new Hall. The inscription plate, an illustration of which is given herewith, was retained, and will be inserted in one of the interior walls of the City Hall as an interesting memorial of its predecessor, Plate found in Corner Stone of old "City Exchange." APPENDIX. 7 Only a meagre account of the ceremonies of 1799 appear in the Georgia Gazette of that date. Its report says: "Yesterday the corner stone of the City Exchange was laid by the Bight Worshipful, the Honorable William Stephens, Grand Master of Masons in this State, on the spot where the former one (destroyed by the fire of 1796) was erected. "The Right Worshipful, the Grand Master, was accompanied by the Grand Lodge of Georgia in procession, at the particular request of the Honorable Matthew MeAllister, Mayor, and Aldermen, who attended and were, with the eraft, aptly addressed by the Grand Master. "This building is intended to be of brick and stone, 75 feet by 50, three stories high, with apartments suitable for the different public officials, and otherwise calculated for a City Exchange." It was thirteen years later before the Mayor and Aldermen were established in the Exchange. Until then the filature, at Abercorn and St. Julian Streets, where Castle Row now stands, continued the municipal headquarters. There the city government had made its home shortly after the inauguration of Mayor John Houstoun on March 8, 1790. The walls of its long room had doubtless resounded with the ringing voices of patriots long numbered with the dead, precious memories clustered about it, reaching back through the travail of revolution to the era of royal rule. Because of these associations, binding the venerable building so intimately to all the past history of Savannah, the Council was loth to abandon the filature. But pressing needs forced sentiment aside and 1812 found the filature vacant and for rent and the Mayor and Aldermen installed in the Exchange. Eight years later the filature was swept away by fire. The city government had been gradually increasing its holdings of Exchange stock. Here and there, as opportunity offered, shares were bought until in August, 1806, the municipality held sixty-five. The idea of using the building for 8 APPENDIX, city purposes, though, had apparently not been entertained, for in 1811 a committee was appointed to inquire into the expediency of erecting a city hall of brick on the site of the filature. At this time the city held 82 shares of Exchange stock and the committee recommended its sale as the first preliminary step toward the erection of a hall. The discovery was soon made that other holders of shares preferred to sell to the city rather than buy the city's holdings. Council adopted this as more feasible than the erection of a new building. Certificates running ten years and bearing eight per cent, interest were issued, and the 118 shares held by private parties were bought at $150 a share. The original plan to issue 200 shares at $100 had not provided enough funds and the actual amount paid on each share seems to have been $156, making the cost of the Exchange, as it then stood, exclusive of the steeple, $31,200. By rents from the building the committee of Council believed that the property would pay for itself within the ten years, the income from that source being placed at $2,400 to $3,000 a year. These expectations were disappointed. It was not until the fall of 1830 that Council finally ordered that the entire outstanding debt on the Exchange should be paid at once, and it was not until some years later that the last certificate of indebtedness was presented and cancelled. On November 12, 1812, Aldermen Minis, Mendenhall and MeAllister were appointed to close up the accounts of the Exchange trustees, five of whom had been elected each year. This committee received all books and papers from the Board and the Exchange became the property of the municipality. The area covered by Savannah, and its topographical surroundings at that time, are well shown on the accompanying map of 1810. Beyond South Broad Street, now Oglethorpe Avenue, there were practically no buildings, rice lands reached to the limits of the built-up territory, and the greater part of the present city site was covered by the garden lots. The Exchange was the most pretentious Structure in the town. Doubtless it was looked upon with Mayor's Office In the Old City Exchange 1853-1904. This Room wat partitioned off from the the use of the Mayor. 'Long Room" In 1853 for TlKFRRFM'K ///-..._'//,//.. '' '& -'.,. '' .., ./.,.,.,.. , ,4 as it was when the City Old "City APPENDIX. 9 pardonable pride by all Savannahians. The building was at once put in good order and such portions as were not needed for city purposes rented out. It was not until 1896 that the last tenant left the Exchange and the entire building was reserved by the city for its own business offices. As originally constructed the Exchange had neither steeple nor porticoes. In 1802 an appropriation which had been made for a clock in the Independent Presbyterian Church steeple was rescinded and $1,000 was set aside for Messrs. Robert and John Bolton to import a clock and bell. The steeple or belfry was then erected at a cost to the city of $1,148.42 for their reception. The Messrs. Bolton provided the clock and bell free of expense to the city beyond actual cost and charges, a total of $990.63, and the $9.37 remaining of the appropriation was turned back into the treasury. The bell and clock were not in position until early in 1804, the first reference to the use of the former being a resolution of May 28, that year, providing for its ringing from March 31 to September 22, at 9 o'clock every night, and the remainder of the year at 8 o'clock, as the signal for closing places of business. For many years the city authorities regulated the hours of trade as they regulated many other matters that would now be considered an interference with personal liberty. Prom 1790 until 1804 the city marshal had caused a church bell to be rung to give notice to the public that Council was about to meet. When the Exchange bell was in place it was used for that purpose. The beat of the drum, which at times had succeeded the church bell as the signal for puting up of store shutters, ceased entirely to reverberate through the streets, and the Exchange bell ringer, who also kept the clock in order, was charged with the duty of giving regular warning to the merchants. For some years, too, the guards notified the citizens of fires by ringing the Exchange bell. Its clear, loud tones added to the general jubilation of the people over every American victory in the war of 1812. When the Exchange was re- 10 APPENDIX moved the bell was transferred to the tower of John Ronrke & Son's foundry, at Bay and East Broad Streets, where it continues to announce the hours. One hundred and two years it has done good service for Savannahians. This bell is probably the oldest in the State. "When it was placed in the Exchange Georgia was almost uninhabited by whites beyond a little fringe of country along the eastern border. In the entire State the white population was hardly greater than that of Savannah today. Generation after generation, to whom its familiar voice was that of an old friend, has come upon the scene and passed away since the bell's arrival from Amsterdam. Its brazen notes have welcomed Presidents and other distinguished visitorsMonroe, Lafayette, Polk, Filmore, Clay, Webster among them. For the great dead of the nation it has tolled. In a city not devoid of sentiment it is worthy of special remembrance. The old clock was taken down in February, 1896, and also given to Mr. Rourke, under an agreement that it would be placed in a tower on the foundry and used for the public benefit. This structure was burned in 1902, and the old clock was destroyed. Its successor was given to the same firm and is now used in conjunction with the old bell. In addition to its useful function as the abiding place of clock and bell, the old Exchange steeple served other practical purposes in its early life. From 1810 until 1830 the watchman in the ward, or one stationed in the tower itself, was required to "hang a lantern with a lighted candle therein over the side of the steeple in the direction of the fire so as to direct the engines to the place of the fire." During the second war with Great Britain, when there was fear of an attack on the city, a watchman with a telescope was stationed in the steeple for signalling purposes, being one of a chain reaching to Tybee lighthouse. In the second of the great fires that have devastated Savannah, that of 1820, the Exchange had a narrow escape. This fire, one of the greatest in the history of the United The "I ono Room" of the Old City Exchange, used by the City Council for Eighty-nine years, 18151904. APPENDIX. 11 States up to that time, occurred in January. Four hundred and sixty-three tenements, besides outbuildings, were burned. The fire mainly covered the section from the river front to Broughton Street, from Jefferson to Drayton, with the block from Bay to Bryan and Abercorn to Drayton, Inside of these lines but a few brick buildings were left standing, the total loss amounting to over one million dollars. As fifteen years later the assessments for realty and improvements were but $2,500,000 it can be appreciated what a tremendous blow this was to a town of 7,500 people, followed as it was by a yellow fever epidemic in the summer and fall. Wide-spread attention was directed to Savannah by this misfortune, and assistance poured in from all directions. A painting entitled "The Burning of Savannah," by J. Shaw, an engraving from which was made by J. Hill and published by M. Carey & Sons, of Philadelphia, was sold throughout the country, few copies of which are now in existence. From one a reproduction has been made and is given herewith as an historical curio. Fortunately for the city and its official records the Exchange had been built of brick and withstood the shower of sparks that must have descended upon from the burning buildings that almost surrounded it. For many years the custom house and postoffiee were located in the Exchange. A public bar was also one of its features. The old Georgian office was in the building in the early 50's, and in it what was probably the first steam printing press in Georgia was erected. The long room was utilized on many occasions for public meetings, for the reception of distinguished visitors, and as a suitable place where the honored dead might lie in state. Many of the great men of the Republic there received the homage of Savannahians. Around no building in Georgia clustered so many interesting and historic memories as made memorable this venerable edifice. In the infancy of the Exchange the belles and beaux of the city danced therein, and at various times rooms were granted temporarily for school purposes 12 APPENDIX. to worthy pedagogues of limited means. For many years it was the centre of the social life of the community. Itinerant actors and passing showmen with strange animals to exhibit found it a convenient place for their purpose, and the City Council leniently consented to its use for such popular amusements. Here the "learned goat," the "skeleton of the mammoth," wax works, and other traveling exhibitions delighted the children of the town, while older members of the community in its "long room" faced the Council on charges of more or less gravity. On election days the building served for many years as a polling place. Rooms were also given up to the military. In 1845 the use of those on the top floor was granted to the Savannah Volunteer Guards, the Republican Blues, the Georgia Hussars and the Phoenix Rifles. The Guards and the Blues gave up the use of the rooms in April, 1859, and the Irish Jasper Greens and Oglethorpe Light Infantry succeeded them. It was not until late in the 70 's that this use of the Exchange by the military ceased. Many of those who went forth in the Civil War to illustrate Savannah on the field of battle had been drilled in the Manual of Arms in the old Exchange, and the first of those to fall in defense of the South, Coi. Francis Bartow and others, were laid in state within its walls that the public might do honor to the valiant dead. No special accommodations were provided for the Mayor until 1853. On March 10 of that year Council directed that the eastern part of the long room, which until then had extended the entire Bay Street front of the second floor of the building, should be partitioned off for the Mayor's office. For a half century this room was so used. Beyond this and the changes already mentioned but minor alterations had been made in the structure. In the great storm of 1854 it was badly damaged. Builders who were called in to examine it reported that the wood work throughout the building was decayed. Improvements that were already in progress were greatly extended, the porticoes were erected in front, and the Exchange generally renovated, the total Last Meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen in the "Long Room" of Old City Exchange, APPENDIX. 13 expnditure being over $25,000, almost equal to the original cost of the building. It was probably at this time that the walls were stuccoed and painted brown, which remained its color until the early 90's, when white was substituted. For some years the inadequacy of the Exchange for the business requirements of a fast growing city were felt. In his annual address to Council, on January 26, 1903, Mayor Herman Myers directed attention to this, and urged "the initiation of steps toward erecting a new public building adequate for the needs of a thriving and growing municipality, centrally located, and more' in accord with the Savannah of today." In his address of the following year Mayor Myers stated that Council was "convinced that the site of the Exchange was the proper place for the new building." "This will, in all probability, continue the centre of the business interests of Savannah. The trade bodies, the banks, the offices of the commercial houses, will always be within a few blocks of Bull and Bay Streets, and the retail district will remain within easy access. A noble structure where the present antiquated Exchange stands will be a notable landmark to the travel of the river. The erection of the new municipal building is one of the steps in the creation of the Greater Savannah, the spirit of which has been making itself manifest in recent years." Mayor Myers' suggestion was at once acted on and he and Aldermen D. B. Thomas and B. J. Davant were appointed a special committee to consider the question of a site and plans. This committee reported to Council on February 18, 1904, that "after a thorough investigation of the situation and the most careful consideration of the city's finances, in its opinion a new municipal building was urgently needed, and steps should be taken at once looking to the erection of a modern and adequate building as soon as possible." At present, the committee continued, the city departments did not have proper room in which to carry on their work, and their operations and usefulness as a result were hampered. 14 APPENDIX. "It is impossible by the expenditure of any reasonable sum," the committee held, "to make the present City Exchange suitable for the purposes of the city government. Money expended upon it is largely wasted." The committee also held that the site of the Exchange was in every way suitable for a new hall. "It is easily accessible from all parts of the city and will remain the centre of business interests. Being the property of the city its use for this purpose will save the city in the neighborhood of $100,000." It was accordingly recommended that the Exchange site be used and that $500 be appropriated for the use of a committee in securing plans, specification^, etc. The report was unanimously adopted by Council and the committee was continued with the addition of Aldermen James M. Dixon and W. J. Watson. Plans were at once advertised for and a number received from architects in different cities. On May 27 the. committee reported to Council that it had "deemed it advisable to reject all of the plans submitted, none in its opinion meeting the requirements of the building desired." Honorariums amounting to $650 were paid to the architects who had submitted what were considered the best plans, and the committee was empowered to engage an architect, under such conditions as to compensation as it might deem proper, to develop plans under its directions until a satisfactory set was obtained. The committee then engaged Mr. H. W. Witcover, of Savannah, as architect for the hall, and the plans submitted by him were finally approved by the committee and adopted by Council. In order to secure additional area for the new building a bill was passed at this session of the Legislature, providing for a grant of land on all sides of the old Exchange site. In the fall bids for the erection of the hall were called for, and on February 6, 1904, they were opened. The bids ranged from $209,795 to $241,900. The plan adopted by the committee called for Winnsboro blue granite up to the top of the first floor above Bull Street, and limestone above that. Rotunda of New City Hall. 30 feet in diameter, 70 feet high to Dome of Stained Glass. Large Bronze Fountain to be placed in Center. APPENDIX 15 In its report to Council the committee said: "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 eity a building that in size, accommodations and attractiveness will conform to the present standard of excellence in architecture, will satisfy the most .exacting taxpayer, and will be a full return for every dollar expended upon it." The bid of S. S. Leonard was accepted by Council, but through his inability to complete arrangements new bids were called for. On February 11 a permanent building committee of five was provided for, fully empowered to represent the Mayor and Aldermen, and this committee, composed of Mayor Myers and Aldermen Thomas, Dixon, Davant and Schroder, continued in charge of the building until its completion. On March 19 a contract was made with the Savannah Contracting Company for the erection of the hall at a cost of $205,167. On March 16, the last meeting of the City Council in the old Exchange was held. On March 24 its destruction began. From the mahogany banister of the old building Mayor Myers had beautifully finished canes made as mementoes of the Exchange for presentation to the Aldermen and city officials. Temporary quarters for the various eity departments were prepared at the police barracks, where they remained until the completion of the hall. The corner stone of the new hall was laid in the afternoon of Thursday, August 11, 1904, with elaborate ceremonies, including a military and civic parade, which was reviewed by the mayors and other officials of forty-nine Georgia cities and towns, in attendance on the League of Georgia Munici- 16 APPENDIX palitiesj they later witnessing the laying of the corner stone. The Savannah Morning News and Evening Press gave complete reports of the proceedings. The News report was in part as follows: "In the presence of thousands of people who thronged Bay Street from Drayton to Whitaker, filled every available place along Factors' Walk, sat in windows and stood on balconies, crowded the steps of the Custom House, and craned their necks from the tops of buildings as far away as the Germania Bank, the corner stone of the new City Hall was laidjwith imposing ceremonies. "Not in a long while has such a crowd assembled in Savannah and the sight was one that will not be forgotten in a long while. There were more than 10,000 people in the immediate neighborhood during the exercises. Hundreds and hundreds of people were unable to get within several blocks of the site. These unfortunates contented themselves by lining Bull Street and waiting for the disintegration of the military and civic bodies. More than a thousand people were seated within the space that had been roped off for the invited guests. "Within this enclosure hundreds of ladies, without invitations or escorts, were provided with seats. After the invited guests had been provided with places the police permitted as many as could" be accommodated to enter the enclosure, preference being given the ladies, while every niche in the vicinity of the site was occupied, and standing room was at a premium. "From the tops of the tall buildings, and from the hundreds of office windows, men and women waved their handkerchiefs and lustily cheered the utterances of Senator Clay, the orator of the day. The Custom House steps and windows, the buildings along the Bay and the roof of the Germania Bank building two blocks away were crowded with humanity. "The buildings on either side of the street, and the bridges and walks along the Bay formed an immense ampitheater, with the platform and the corner stone in the center. The gently waving flags, the white dresses of the ladies, the yellow uniforms of the regulars, the blue and gray of the other companies, the glitter of sunshine on sword and saber and Masonic emblems, all blended to make an animated picture of remarkable beauty and interest. Laying of Corner Stone of New City Hall on August 11, 1904. APPENDIX. 17 "There were thousands of people present. The crowd was variously estimated at from 12,000 to 20,000 people. Which of these figures is nearer correct, it would be impossible to say. "Even as the parade was forming in the Park Extension, and almost two hours before the ceremonies were to begin, the crowd began gathering about the City Hall. Before 5 o'clock the platform had been filled, with the exception of the seats reserved for the members of the League of Georgia Municipalities and the Masons. "With the arrival of the parade, the visiting mayors and other city officials took their seats on the platform. The United States band from Charleston furnished music, until the arrival of the Masons. The members of the Grand Lodge, headed by Grand Master Max Meyerhardt, of Rome, were the last to march on the platform. "The Grand Lodge officers marched to the northern end of the platform, where the corner stone hung from an immense derrick, directly over the spot where it was to be laid. Acting Grand Marshal W. S. Rockwell then mounted the steps leading to the corner stone and proclaimed silence in the name of the grand master. "The ancient and impressive ceremonies of the Masons were at once begun. The requests from the Mayor on behalf of the city for the Grand Lodge to lay the corner stone was read and the usual ritual gone through with. The acting grand chaplain, Rev. C. H. Strong, offered a prayer and 'America' was sung by the male quartette. "Acting Grand Architect H. W. Witcover examined the stone and reported to the grand master. Acting Grand Treasurer B. P. Pinney placed in the box the articles that -had been selected to be put in the corner stone and with the invocations of the grand master that ages and ages might pass before those articles would be again seen by man, the box was sealed. "The box was then placed in the stone and the stone slowly lowered into place, Acting Grand Architect Witeover having himself laid the cement. The grand architect reported to the grand master and the tests of the various Masonic offices were then applied. 18 APPENDIX. " 'I have tried this stone by plumb, square and level, and pronounce it to be well formed, true and trusty,' announced the grand master. "The gold and silver vessels were then brought forth and the corn, wine and oil were poured upon the stone. The grand master then said: " 'May the all-bounteous Author of nature bless the inhabitants of this place with all the necessaries, conveniences and comforts of life; assist in the erection and completion of this building; protect the workmen against every accident, and long preserve this structure from decay; and grant to us all, a supply of the corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy.' " 'So mote it be,' responded the other officers. '' The grand master then struck the stone three times with his mallet, and returning to the grand architect, delivered the implements by which it had been tested, to that official. "The Masonic ceremonies were closed by the grand master with the following: " 'Men and Brethren here assembled: Be it known unto you that we be lawful Masons, true and faithful to the laws of our country, and engaged by solemn obligations to erect magnifiicent buildings, to be servicable to the brethren, and to fear God, the Great Architect of the Universe. We have among us concealed from the eyes of all secrets which cannot be divulged and which have never been found out; but these secrets are lawful and honorable and not repugnant to the laws of Gqd or man. " 'They were entrusted in peace and honor to the Masons of ancient times, and, having been faithfully transmitted to us, it is our duty to convey them unimpaired to the latest posterity. Unless our craft were good and our calling honorable, we should not have lasted for so many centuries nor should we have been honored with the patronage of so many illustrious men of all ages, who have ever shown themselves ready to promote our interests and to defend us from all adversaries. We are assembled here today, in the face of you all, to build a house, which we pray God may deserve Bronze Fountain to be placed in Rotunda of City Hall. APPENDIX. 19 to prosper, by becoming a place of concourse for good men, and promoting harmony and brotherly love throughout the world, till time shall be no more.' " 'So mote it be,' responded the other Masons. "Mayor Myers then escorted Senator A. S. Clay, the orator of the day, and Grand Master Meyerhardt to the platform that had been erected for the speaking. The Mayor introduced the grand master and he delivered an interesting address, dwelling upon the important part Masonry has played in Georgia, beginning with its introduction in this city. He paid Savannah a high tribute in the course of his short address and was roundly applar-ded at the conclusion of his speech. "Senator Clay was then introduced by Mayor Myers as 'the distinguished and noble Georgian whom we all know.' Though speaking with difficulty at times because of a sore throat, Senator Clay held the attention of his audience from beginning to end and was frequently interrupted by applause. He reviewed at length the historic and commercial development of Savannah. The address concluded the ceremonies and the assemblage dispersed." Following is a list of the articles placed in the corner stone: Copy of the reports of the Mayor and city officers for 1903. Copy of the city code of Savannah. Copy of the history of the city government of Savannah. Copy of the rules of the City Council of Savannah. Pac similie of the Declaration of Independence. Copy of the proceedings of the 154th anniversary of the Union Society. Copy of the constitution of the congregation B'Nai B'rith Jacob. Photograph of the old City Exchange of Savannah. Photograph of the last meeting of City Council of Savannah in old City Exchange, 20 APPENDIX. Photograph of British steamship Saint Andrew, on which was shipped from Savannah, the world's record cotton cargo. Photograph of the automobile parade tendered visiting mayors and other city officials of Aug. 10, 1904. Photograph of the monument to Tomochichi. Copies of the Savannah Evening Press of Savannah, of Saturday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1904. Copy of the Savannah Morning News of Aug. 11, 1904. Address from the League of Georgia Municipalities, signed by the members in attendance at the convention at Savannah, Aug. 10,11,1904. Stamps of the United States from 1 cent to 15 cents in denomination. (In envelope.) Series of stamps of the United States, issued in commeoration of the St. Louis Exposition. (In envelope.) All coins of the United States from 1 cent to $1. (Envelope.) Several old coins. (In envelope.) An engraved plate, complimentary to Mayor Herman Myers. (Envelope.) A copper engraved plate, giving Mayor Myers' tenure of office, with compliments County Treasurer Russell. (In envelope.) Pamphlet giving commercial statistics of Savannah. Official programme of League of jQeorgia Municipalities and laying of corner stone. Lists of membership of Solomons Lodge, No. 1; Zerubbabel Lodge, No. 15; Clinton Lodge, No. 54; Ancient Landmark, No. 231; Landrum Lodge, No. 48. Masonic Herald. Relic of Joe Wheeler. Pen staffs from Wesley Oak and old coins from Palestine, by R. B. Reppard. The military and civic parade was a brilliant feature of the occasion. As a matter of future interest the Morning News report is given herewith: Council Chamber of New City Hall. All Woodwork and Furniture is Mahogany and Dimension of Room 28ft. x 78ft. Great Savannah Fire, January, 1820, which destroyed the greater part of the CityFrom engraving of painting by J. Shaw, published at that time. APPENDKL "Under the inspiring strains of martial music the long parade of civic and military bodies was formed in the Park Extension yesterday afternoon preparatory to the march to the new City Hall at the foot of Bull Street. Nearly 2,000 men were in line. "Though numerically the weakest organization in the parade, the Confederate Veterans, the remnant of those who wore the gray, attracted the most attention. Mingling with them in the parade were the blue blouses of the regulars from Port Screven, the khaki of the state militia, the gray suits of the Guards, and the brilliant uniforms of the secret orders. "In the contrast of gray and brown, and the showy uniforms of the secret orders, with the civilian dress of the non-uniformed men, there was a happy blending of color, which gave variety and harmony to the scene. "The hour for starting had been fixed at 4 o'clock, and long before that the military companies were on the march from their headquarters to the Park Extension. A quarter of an hour before the time set for the formation the battalion from Port Screven, led by Col. Anderson, moved south on Drayton Street, and with flags flying and the band playing, swept into the park. '' Marching in perfect time more than 300 soldiers of Uncle Sam, clad in khaki trousers and blue blouses, marched the entire length of the Park Extension, and stacked arms, awaiting the order to move. "Following them came companies of the First Georgia Regiment, followed later by the Confederate Veterans and still later by the four companies of Guards under command of Capt. Hutton. "Conspicuous among the troops were the two squadrons of cavalry, Troop A, the Georgia Hussars,, and Troop B, of Emngham county, both under the command of Capt. W. W. Gordon, Jr. The'Naval Reserves brought with them a small rapid fire gun, hauled by three men. "Entering from the west side came the uniformed ranks of the various secret societies. The Junior Order, ununiformed, also turned out in force. The Masons were out in numbers, being better represented than any of the other societies. 22 APPENDIX. "To watch the evolutions and the departure of the troops several thousand people assembled around the park and in the park itself. On the Drayton Street side there was a continuous line of onlookers, while groups of men and women and boys and girls were distributed along the walks. "For the purpose of clearing the way for the soldiers a squad of eight mounted patrolmen were on hand and did service in keeping the crowd back from the line of march. "After a number of maneuvers for the purpose of bringing each company into proper position, the bugle call was ordered by Gen, W. W. Gordon and at 4:20 o'clock the order to march was given. "Led by Gen. W. W. Gordon and his staff and Col. Anderson, U. S. A., and his staff, the regulars responded first to the signal, and with an easy swing the army men were soon moving northward. The Port Moultrie band from Sullivan's Island discoursed martial strains for the soldiers. "Preceding the companies of the First Regiment was Lieut. Col. Grayson and staff, with Middleton's band. Maj. Elliott's command came first. "The Savannah Cadets formed the first company of the regiment. The battalion of artillery followed the companies of infantry. The Naval Reserves and the Chatham Artillery, with mounted guns, came next, followed by two troops of cavalry, one the Georgia Hussars and the other the Effingham troop. "Gen. C. A. Cox, in command of the first battalion of Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, accompanied by Ms staff, led the uniformed secret society section of the parade; which consisted of three companies of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias and one company of the Uniform Rank, W. 0. W. "Excelling in point of numbers all of the other secret societies represented were the Masons, their officers clad in the regalia of the order. In the same division were the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Junior Order, U. A. M., and the Patriotic Order Sons of America. "In the last division was the German Friendly Aid Society, with the Lafayette McLaws Camp, United Confederate Veterans. General Office of the Mayor in New City Hall. Private Office Adjoins. APPENDIX. 23 "Leaving-the Park Extension at the Drayton Street entrance the parade marched to Gaston Street, west to Bull, and north on Bull to "the City Hall. Both sides of the street were crowded by a surging mass of humanity. "Assembled on the balcony of the De Soto were the visiting mayors who reviewed the parade. As the troops passed the salute was given, the civic bodies raising their hats to serve the purpose." On the date of the corner stone laying the Savannah Evening Press contained an editorial, under the caption "Savannah's Red Letter Day," which so well expressed the sentiment of the occasion that it is herewith reproduced: "There are red letter days in the lives of municipalities as there are red letter days in the lives of individualsdays that stand out with distinct prominence and importance above the level of ordinary events. Today is a red letter day in the history of Savannah. The layinjr of the corner stone of the new city hall commemorates another great stride forward in the swift march of progress our beloved city is making. It marks the consummation of long cherished plans and tells to the world that Savannah's civic greatness has reached that point where a municipal building commensurate with its importance has been found necessary. On an historic site a beautiful pile is arising that will be both a credit and an adornment to the city. As the old building served Savannah for over a century, so the new hall will doubtless remain an enduring monument of the city of the opening days of the twentieth century, until another hundred years, perhaps two, have been gathered into the grave of time. "It is a matter of pride to Savannahians that the new building is to be a structure beautiful in design, solid in construction, and composed of materials that can resist the tooth of passing ages. The Georgia granite which faces it is emblematic ,of the enduring character of our prosperity. It has been built solidly from the beginning and rests upon a foundation of one hundred and sixty years of conservatism and well balanced enterprise. From the day when Habersham opened up the first commercial house on the Bay until the present time Savannah has develoned slowly, steadily and safely. There has been nothing sporadic in its growth. The progress it has made has been perma- 24 APPENDIX. nent 'progress. Every step forward has been a step retained. Civic pride has flourished, the love of the ornate has been cultivated, hospitality has thriven, a martial spirit has ever been encouragedthese have gone hand in hand with the spirit of commercialism. Its people have developed a well rounded character that has fitted them for the highest enjoyment of existence, for the gratification of the nobler impulses of the human nature as well as for the strenuous activities of business life. If there is a city in the land where the cankering cares of business have not been allowed to absorb the entire individuality of its citizens and grind them into the dust of sordid materalism it has been Savannah. "There is no fear today but that the Savannah of the future will continue its expansion along the same lines that have marked its progress in the past. Its people have a well defined character that is more likely to be strengthened by the spirit that prevails, the institutions that exist, than to be marred or changed by circumstances which may hereafter arise. The love of Savannahians for Savannah is more apt to be broadened with the coming years, to be strengthened for the duties that lie in store for them. There is not apt to be any lessening of devotion to its interests, any diminution of that zeal for the maintenance of its reputation for other things than business, that is the heritage of past generations of men who appreciated that life contained something grander, nobler, more enduring, more highly to be esteemed, than mere money making. While we are proud, and justly so, of the material growth of our city, of the expansion of its world-wide commerce, of its industrial upbuilding, we are prouder still of that reputation it enjoys for unrestrained hospitality, for generosity in all worthy causes, for patriotic love of city, state and native land. The blood that has been shed in defense of principle is here more esteemed than the treasure that has been accumulated. The time has never yet been when it could be justly charged that Savannah was so absorbed in the pursuit of money that its ears were deaf to the calls of duty, of friendship, or of pure philanthropy. It has never failed to stand the tests when they have arisen. "Today there is nowhere a more united people than those of this city. Nowhere is there more general interests felt in all plans and movements intended for the betterment of a city than exists here. This spirit seems to grow with each Interior View of Cltv Treasurer'* Office In New r.ltw Hn " B..--I*. APPENDIX. 25 year. It is-shown today in the hearty manner in which all citizens are uniting in making the ceremonies of the corner stone laying worthy of the occasion. It is shown in the general feeling of commendation of the local administration for its work in this direction, and the unanimous pride felt in the noble building that is to face Savannah's most beautiful thoroughfare. The city's future is both safe and glorious." On December 20, 1905, the City Hall was again occupied by the officials. The first meeting of Council in it was held on January 3, 1906. Prior to this, on January 2, a public reception was held in order that the people of Savannah might have an opportunity to inspect the building. In its report of this event the Morning News said: "Thousands of people visited the new City Hall during the hours of the public receptions yesterday afternoon and last night to inspect the building, and expressions of surprise at the beauty of the structure were heard on every side. "The reception really developed into surprise parties for the citizens, for no one who had not previously visited the building had any conception of the beauty and artistic arrangement of the interior. Mayor Myers, who received the visitors in his private office, and all the eity officials were warmly and repeatedly congratulated upon the appearance of the building. Architect Witcover, who was present at the receptions, was kept almost as busy as the Mayor, shaking hands and responding to congratulations. "Both the afternoon and the evening receptions were delightful affairs, though the effect of the illumination made the building more attractive at night than during the day. Palms and potted plants were grouped about the rotunda and flowers of various kind were scattered throughout the building, greatly enhancing its beauty. At night miniature electric bulbs shone amid the array of palms, which had been placed in the fountain basin in the center of the rotunda on the first floor. The effect of these variously colored lights against the palms was startlingly beautiful. "There was a great crowd at both the afternoon and night receptions, the larger number being present at night. At both receptions there were continuous streams of people coming and going, so that it was practically impossible to 26 APPENDIX. form any accurate estimate of the number. There were probably 4,000 people in the building during the afternoon and at least 6,000 at night. "During the afternoon hours, from 3:30 to 5 o'clock, the number of children was large, and there were also far more women than men. The afternoon reception had been specially planned for the benefit of the women and children, it being feared that many of them might not be able to come at night. The appreciation was shown by the large numbers that were present. At night the throng was about equally divided between men and women, with only a small number of children. The visitors went at will through the building, inspecting it from tower to basement. In each office they were received by one of the heads of departments, or their assistants, and made to feel at home. On the second floor, where the office of the Mayor, the Council Chamber and the Clerk of Council are located, it was necessary to form lines to prevent a congestion in the crowd. The police on duty saw to this, and the crowds, even when they were largest, managed to get through and see everything with little confusion." The final payment on the Hall and its furnishings was made in April, 1906. The total cost was summarized by Mayor Myers in his report to Council, on January 17, 1906, as follows: Original contract for hall______ $205,167 00 Extras: Strengthening 4th story walls__$ 660 00 Bracing belfry on account of additional bell ________ 500 50 Hoisting additional bell_____ 33 33 Preservative for exterior stone_ 490 00 Extra appropriation for special design of hardware__ 495 00 Miscellaneous changes for various offices ___________ 918 80$ 3,097 63 New City Hall, Savannah, Ga., Erected 1904-05. Cost with Furnishings, $260,000. City of Savannah Flag, Adopted January 18, 1905: White Field, City Coat of Arms and Thirteen Stars in Blue, Red Outer Border, Biue Iniisr Border. The Coat of Arms Was Adopted in 1794. APPENDIX 27 Items Originally Contemplated But Not Included in Contract: Clqeks and bells _________$ 3,640 00 Bronze fountain for rotunda__ 2,000 00 Statues of "Art" and "Commerce" ____________ 2,800 00 Tinting interior walls______ 549 50$ 8,989 50 Total expenditures on building $217,254 13 Furnishings: Counters and grilles______$ 4,777 93 Metal furniture and chairs____ 17,845 60 Lighting fixtures and fans___ 6,000 00 Rugs and window shades 539 75 Total expenditures on furnishings $ 29,163 28 Architect'8 Fees __________ . 12,320 87 Total cost of City Hall____ $258,738 28 "The small amount of 'extras' on the building calls for especial comment," said Mayor Myers, "representing, as they do, but one and one-half per cent, on the original contract for the construction of the Hall. This is probably unprecedented in the history of public buildings, 10 per cent, being the usual additional expenditure under this head. From the initial steps toward providing Savannah with a hall in keeping with its position as a city the interests of the tax payers have been carefully protected. The aldermen associated with the Mayor on the building committee for the past two, years have ever displayed the deepest interest in the progress of the work and have heartily co-operated with the architect in his indefatigable efforts in the City's behalf. Harmonious relations existed with the contractors and it adds to the public's pleasure of ownership to know that the hall was designed by a Savannahian and erected by a Savannah firm. It stands as a monument to the progressive spirit that marks the Savannah of today.''