Second annual report of Hon. Geo. W. Tiedeman, mayor, together with the reports of the city officers of the city of Savannah, Ga. for the year ending December 31, 1908 to which are added the commercial statistics of the port, reports of public institutions and ordinances passed during the year 1908

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MAYOR
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REPORTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS
OF THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
FOR THE TEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 19O8
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MAYOR AND ALDERMEN FOR 1908 AND 1909
Mayor
GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN
Chairman of Council
ABE S. GUCKENHEIMER
Vice-Chairman of Council
W. F. McCAULEY
F. C. BATTEY
J. H. H. ENTELMAN
J. B. <JAUDRY
G. A. GORDON
A. S. GUCKENHEIMER
R. M. HULL
Aldermen
M. J. KAVANAUGH
W. F. McCAULEY
J. F. PERRITT
A. VETSBURG
C. G. WILKINSON
H. E. WILSON
COMMISSIONS, 1908 AND 1909.
Park and Tree
P. D. Daffin, Chairman
Geo. J. Baldwin Chas. S. Ellis
S. E. Theus I. A. Solomons
Sinking Fund
Geo. J. Mills, Chairman
S. Herman, Vice-Chairman E. W. Bell
Chas. G. Bell, Secretary John Lyons
Pilotage
Jas. M. Barnard, Chairman
Geo. P. Walker W. W. Williamson
Van B. Avery Joseph Hull
J. Florence Minis T. Cooper Harris, Secretary
Masste School
Hon. Geo. W. Tiedeman
Alderman W. F. McCawley Dr. H. W. Hee
CITY OFFICERS, 1908 AND 1909
Mayor............................. George W. Tiedeman
Secretary to the Mayor..................... Neyle Colquitt
Clerk of Council.............................N. P. Corish
Assistant Clerk of Council.............Chas. V. Hernandez
Bacteriologist.......................... Dr. V. H. Bassett
Chief of Police.............................W. G. Austin
ist Lieutenant of Police......................S. N. Harris
zd Lieutenant of Police....................Joseph McCool
3d Lieutenant of Police.....................T. C. Murphj
City Treasurer .............................C. S. Hardee
City Engineer............................. J. W. Howard
City Engineer (Assistant)..............W. O'D. Rockwell
City Attorney............................... S. B. Adams
City Marshal...........................Fred Wessels, Jr.
Deputy City Marshal...................... Wilkie Brown
City Physicians (2 white).. Lawrence Lee and R. V. Harris
City Physicians (2 colored)......J. H. Bugg and P. E. Love
Clerk of the Market.........................T. B. Gracen
Clerk of the Market (Assistant)............G. B. Whatley
Director of Public Works..................Harry Will ink
Harbor Master................................ John Carr
Health Officer............................W. F. Brunner
Chief Sanitary Inspector................ Henry G. Greene
Food Inspector........................... Simon A. Weil
Inspectors of Naval StoresLewis Bliss, R. B. Jewett, W.
R. Powell, J. E. Register, J. C. Register, J. F. Bliss, Jas.
T. Wells and Nat. Harrison.
Inspector of Buildings........................H. Bartlett
Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery............A. B. La Roche
Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery (colored)... .Henry Willis
Keeper City Dispensary....................F. B. Durham
Assistant Keeper Dispensary.................J. D. Harms
Port Warden.............................W. H. Spencer
Plumbing Inspector........................... A. Robider
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City Officers, 1908 and 1909Continued
Recorder...............................John E. Schwarz
Superintendent Scavenger Department..... Thomas Cooley
Superintendent Fire Department.......Thomas Ballantyne
Assistant Superintendent Fire Department.... J. J. Connally
Superintendent Waterworks. ...................J. P. Figg
Consulting Engineer Waterworks............H. S. Jaudon
Tax Assessors, Chairman....................H. S. Dreese
Tax Assessors (Two).. .A. B. Palmer and C. H. Konemann
Custodian City Hall......................R. W. Ferguson
BUDGET FOR 1909
Ordinance read in Council for the first time December
16, 1908, read a second time December 30, 1908, amended,
placed upon its passage and passed.
By Committee of the Whole
BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1909
Fixed Expenses for 1909
Interest on bonded debt...................... $105,000.00
Sinking fund ................................. 25,000.00
$130,000.00
Maintenance of Regular City Departments.
Departments Appropriation
Bacteriological Laboratory . ..................$ 7,ooo.oc
Bonaventure Cemetery . ...................... 5,000.00
Board of Health . ............................ 18,730.00
Charity ..................................... 5,000.00
City clocks .................................. 400.00
City Hall, maintenance and insurance........... 6,000.00
City lighting ................................. 18,500.00
Disoensary .................................. 4,500.00
Drainage and dry culture . ..................... 11,000.00
Fire department and uniforms................. 113,000.00
Harbor and wharves . ........................ 2,500.00
Harbor improvements and advertising.......... 1,000.00
Hospitals, white . ............................ 13,500.00
Hospitals, colored (trustees appointed by city).. 900.00
House drainage . ............................. 3,500.00
Incidentals, including office charity............. 5,000.00
Law department, incidentals .................. 600.00
Laurel Grove Cemetery . ...................... 5.000.00
Market ...................................... 5,000.00
Notes for park purposes....................... 14.730.00
Opening streets, including deferred payments and
interest on outstanding notes............ 37.500.00
Parks and squares . .......................... 12,000.00
Police and uniforms . ........................ 130,000.00
Police reserves . ............................. 3,250.00
Budget for 1909Continued.
Printing and stationery . .....................$ 4,500.00
Public library, white . ......................... 4,200.00
Public library, colored (trustees appointed by
city) .................................. 360.00
Plumbing inspector . ......................... 1,750.00
Storm sewers ................................ 3,000.00
Salaries, including Aldermen . ................. 50,000.00
Scavenger Department . ...................... 47,000.00
Scavenger Department, Electric Railway contract with County . ..................... 5,547.50
Sink Department (O. E. M.)................... 5,000.00
Streets and lanes . ............................ 75,000.00
Streets, asphalt notes and work................ 44.783.00
Streets, resurfacing (gravel and shell).......... 6,000.00
Waterworks (new) . .......................... 44,000.00
Waterworks (old) . .......................... 10,000.00
Total .................................$724,750.50
New Improvements to be Made in 1909 to be Passed on by
Council Before Expenditure.
Board of Health (steam chamber) ..............$ 2,000.00
Fire Department, new station . ................ 7,500.00
Fire Department, apparatus . .................. 7,000.00
Grading new streets . ........................ 5,000.00
Improvement Gamewell System . .............. 2,500.00
Paving streets . .............................. 55.000.00
Waterworks, extension and improvements...... 14,000.00
Tree planting (to be designated)............... 2,000.00
Daffin Park .................................. 2,000.00
Storm sewers (new) . ......................... 7,300.00
$104.300.00
Total Budget for Year 1909............. .$959,050.50
Retirement of Bonds.
Issue of 1879, due February i, 1909...........82,610,000.00
INDEX
Page
Assessments for Taxation for Fourteen Years 350
Bacteriological Laboratory, Four Views of214-215
Bank Clearings at Savannah for Thirteen Years338-339
Board of Sanitary Commissioners185-213
Board of Tax Assessors 33,34
Bonaventure Cemetery 255
Bonded Debt 25-26
Budget for 1909- 7,8
Building Inspector 32
Charity Hospital 271,272
Chief of Police 37-66
City Attorney _263-266
City Bacteriologist 215-227
City Dispensary 233,234
City Engineer ___________-___147-182
City Marshal ____________________ 28-31
City Officers 5,6
City Physicians _229-232
City Treasurer _____-102-116
Clerk of the Market_______-__- 257
Commissioners - 4
Communications and Reports to Council in 1908461-478
Comparative Railway Distances 344
Director of Public Works___________ J__-________129-143
Electric Inspector 96
Fire Inspector __ 97.98
Georgia Infirmary ___-276,277
Harbor Master _259,260
Health Officer ____________________________185-213
Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten Association321-335
Laurel Grove Cemetery_______________ 254
Mayor and Aldermen________________ 3
Mayor's Annual Message___ 13-21
Ordinances Passed in 1908_____________________355-438
Park and Tree Commission_________________239-253
Park View Sanitarium_______________________273,274
Plumbing Inspector -________235,236
Public Institutions .___________269-277
Public Library _________._____________________281-316
Public Library (colored)__'..............................317,318
Recorder of Police Court___.___________ 67-72
INDEXContinued
Page
Resolutions Adopted in 1908________________439-460
Savannah Bank Clearings Compared with Nine Other Cities_342-343
Savannah Hospital _______________ 275
Savannah's Climate 352
Savannah's Traffic and Transportation Facilities340, 342
Sinking Fund Commissioners 23,24
Statement of City of Savannah Bonds1 26-27
Statistics of the City of Savannah________________339-352
St. Joseph's Hospital________________________269,270
Superintendent- Fire Alarm System 99,100
Superintendent Fire Department 75-95
Superintendent Water Works Department___________119-126
Total Value Imports and Exports for Fiscal Year 346
SECOND
ANNUAL REPORT
OF
HON. GEO. W.TIEDEMAN
MAYOR
OF
SAVANNAH, GA.

Second
Annual Message oi Geo. W. Tiedeman,
Mayor of Savannah.
Savannah, Ga., January I3th, 1909.
To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Savannah:
Gentlemen:I have the honor to submit herewith for
your consideration this, my second annual report, covering
the operations of this administration for the year 1908 and
outlining such oolicies as, in my opinion, it is advisable to
pursue.
This administration has just finished its first term of t\vo
years. While this report will deal with the operations of the
administration for the past year, it naturally involves matters which relate more particularly to the first year of the
administration, this advertence being essential to a clearer
comprehension of the immediate subject.
In the beginning, I would congratulate you that you have
been spared to the City's service for the full term of your
office. The same Board which I now address was elected
two years ago. I do not know that the history of the City
offers any parallel, where the personnel of the Aldermanic
Board did not suffer a change in two years.
The record you have made is one of which you may
pardonably feel proud, and that it has merited the approval
of the people is best evidenced by the fact that this administration has been returned to office without opposition.
Your advent into office is more auspicious than it was
two years ago, for you have not now, as then, just finished
a heated campaign, but you will be inducted into office with
the good will of a united community. You are riper in experience and now all departments are running smoothly,
whereas two years ago general reorganization and rehabilitation became a necessity.
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In my last report I mentioned as some of the more important accomplishments of this administration during the
first year of its existence the complete abolition of all forms
of public gambling; the regulation of the liquor traffic and
the impartial enforcement of the law against Sunday liquor
selling; the re-surfacing with asphalt of several miles of the
City's principal streets, the paying of Bull Street, South,
with asphalt block and much other street paving; the purchase by the City of Bonaventure Cemetery, affording a
burial place for the use of the public for more than a hundred years to come; the reorganization, disciplining and
equipment of the Police Department; the adoption of a plan
and the appropriation of funds for the beautification of Baffin Park; the signing by the City of a contract for improved
electric light service at an annual saving to the public of
S2O,ooo.oo, and with a provision prescribing a maximum
rate for domestic illumination; provision made for a City
-Laboratory and Bacteriologist; provision made for a new
fire station on the East Side; expert employed and appropriation made for improving the City's waterworks and
water supply.
Xone of the improvements for which provision was made
has been abandoned, but all have been realized. All of the
aforementioned matters have engaged the attention of the
City Officials during the past year, with the exception of the
liquor traffic, which, since the election of this Board has assumed a different aspect. This administration when elected
was committed in its platform of principles to the suppression of gambling and the sale of liquor on Sunday. These
violations have been successfully suppressed. Later the
State Legislature enacted a state-wide prohibition law.
While opposed to this drastic and undemocratic legislation,
imposed upon a people overwhelmingly inimical to it, I
have labored hard to effect a practical enforcement of the
lawa law, over the construction of which, judges, lawyers,
laymen, legislators, internal revenue officials and even
clergymen, have disagreed.
Unfortunately for the enforcement of the prohibition
law. the situation has been made more complex by the imnosition by the State of the tax on an article commonly
known as "near-beer." It is difficult and indeed impossible
to completely enforce any law that is contrary to the public
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opinion of the majority of the best element of any community, but its enforcement is made all the more difficult when
the lawmakers themselves provide a subterfuge.
The fanatical prohibitionist is always inclined to charge
the authorities with any failure to enforce his pet law,
and claims that because it is a law it should be rigidly enforced, but, after all, if the populace, and a majority of the
best element at that, disapproves of any law, it is as difficult
to enforce its observance as it would be to stop the street
cars, newspapers, drug stores, soda stands, domestic servants, hotels, restaurants and other businesses and occupations from pursuing their regular vocations on the Sabbath,
which is contrary to law.
A year ago I announced that, with your co-operation, I
would enforce the law in the most practicable manner possible. To this end, an Ordinance was adopted, by the operation of which the City is better able to deal directly with
the situation, and the revenue derived from fines is paid into
the City Treasury. Under the Ordinance many cases have
been made; in many instances the violators have been
fined, their bonds estreated, or they have been sent to jail
or remanded to a higher court for trial. The records of the
Court bear highest evidence of the application of the law
in this community. My record in this connection speaks
for itself.
Despite insensate opposition and the criticism of persons without responsibility, I hold to the belief that this
municipality is fully capable of administering its own affairs
to the best interests of her people, and that this can be best
accomplished without outside suggestion or interference.
This City is absolutely rid of public gambling and lotteries;
the sale of near-beer or any alcoholic beverages on Sunday
has been practically eliminated; riots, secret assassinations
or death by the black-hand method or highway robbery are
practically unknown here; drunken people are rarely in
evidence; and, charges to the contrary notwithstanding, I
claim that our people are as law-abiding and God-fearing as
any in the world, and are best qualified to manage their own
affairs, and in the future, as in the past, they will accomplish the enforcement of the law through their own constituted authorities.
M. R.C. 8.-2
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The work and improvements begun in the first year of
the present administration have been continued through the
second year. The police have been vigilant in suppressing
public gambling, the work of paving and re-surfacing the
streets has been uninterrupted; Bonaventure Cemetery has
been beautified and the newly added portion dedicated to
its purposes; the new fire station on the East Side of the
City has been built; a City Laboratory has been established
and a competent Bacteriologist employed, and the whole
water-works system extended, enlarged and improved.
As a direct result of the improvement of the water supply, the Southeastern Underwriters Association has given
the City a new rating for fire insurance, and the City is now
in the first class. This will result not only in an annual
saving to the citizens of Savannah of more than $50,000.00,
but, by reason of the improvements, the supply of water has
been more than doubled, the pressure greatly increased and
the danger from loss by fire minimized. This work of improvement is dealt with more in detail by the Superintendents of the Waterworks and Fire Departments in their annual reports. In fact, all of the Departments are only dealt
with generally in this hurried enumeration, and a more
comprehensive idea may be secured by reference to the reports of the several departments.
Besides the numerous improvements mentioned, I consider as the most important acts of this administration during the past year:
1. The refunding of the public debt.
2. The promotion, through the combined efforts of the
City, the County, the Savannah Automobile Club and the
Trade Bodies, of an International Automobile Race at Savannah and the advertisement consequent thereto.
3. The establishment by the City and County of an Industrial Farm.
4. The merger of the .two telephone companies under
municipal supervision and the promulgation of maximum
charges for service.
5. The revision of the rules of pilotage for the Port,
with a consequent lowering in pilotage rates.
6. Provision and appropriation made for a Steam
Chamber as an auxiliary of the Health Department.
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7. The extension and enlargement of the water system
and the re-rating of the City by the Underwriters Association.
8. The improvement of the Gamewell System.
Less general and more indefinite in their nature have
been many other forward steps, such as the installation of
additional electric lights in new sections; the regulations
and improvement of street car schedules and equipment; the
better regulation of hacks and the establishment of additional stands; the improvement of the Strand; the christening of a $250,000.00 revenue cutter for the Port of Savannah; the purchase of additional engines and apparatus for
the Fire Department; the advertisement of the City by
strong Committees at the Rivers and Harbors Congress,
the convention of the League of American Municipalities
and numerous other important conventions and gatherings,
and the entertainment of Governor-elect Brown, by which
Georgia's new Executive was made conversant with the
needs of this City and became committed to her proper recognition.
To return to a discussion of the eight large propositions
above mentioned, the most important of these was, in my
opinion, the refunding of the public debt. On February ist
of the present year, outstanding bonds of the City of Savannah of the issue of 1879 amounting to $2,610,000.00 will become due. For the purpose of refunding this debt, an Ordinance was adopted providing for the issuance of the necessary amount of refunding bonds. Following the recommendation made in my last annual message to your Honorable Body, the new issue will fall due fifty years after date,
and a sinking fund has been provided, starting with $25,-
ooo.oo the first year and increasing $1,000.00 annually thereafter, so that after fifty years the debt will be practically
paid off, and yet the appropriation each year for interest and
sinking fund will gradually decrease; for the increase of
$1,000.00 annually in the sinking fund will be offset by the
interest saved on the $25,000.00 sinking fund purchase annually, barring any small differences arising from a premium on bonds purchased.
The new bonds will bear interest at the rate of 4% per
cent, per annum, payable semi-annually. The issue was
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offered for sale on October i5th, last. It was more than ten
times over-subscribed, and the average price bid was 105.10,
making it possible to refund the old issue of $2,610,000.00 by
the sale of $2,483,000.00 of the new issue, and at the same
time reduce the interest rate paid by the City from 5 to 4/l 2
per cent. In other words, the City reduces its bonded debt
8127,000.00 without the expenditure of a cent, and at the
same time reduces its interest rate one-half per cent. The
success of the undertaking speaks volumes for the financial
standing of the City and reflects great credit upon the members of the Committee on Finance, of which Alderman W.
F. McCauley is Chairman, which worked assiduously in
financing the proposition.
Second only in importance to the refunding of the City's
debt were the International Automobile Races held in Savannah during November. Through the efforts of the Trade
Bodies, the County and the City, the Savannah Automobile
Club, the Automobile Club of America and the people of
Savannah generally, these races were made a great success.
They served to attract the eyes of the world to Savannah.
Their faultless management and unqualified success reflected great credit upon the City and resulted in an amount of
advertising for the City, the value of which is incalculable.
Inasmuch as several members of this Council were prominently identified with the success attained by these races, I
deem it proper to advert to the subject in this report.' I cannot leave the subject, however, without commenting on the
efficient patrolling of the course by the local military, which
was largely responsible for the success of the races. Without their co-operation the races would not have been possible, and I cannot speak in terms too laudatory of the spirit
which actuated the members of the military to make the
sacrifices incident to the guarding of the course, and of the
thorough and effective way in which they performed their
duty.
The establishment by the City and County of an Industrial Farm, to which may be sent prisoners who are not fit
subjects for the chain-gang or the jail, was one of the forward steps of the past year. The farm was established under an agreement reached between representatives of the
City and County, by the terms of which the City bears its
proportion of the expense incident to the maintenance of the
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prisoners. From a practical standpoint, the farm affords a
place to send Police Court offenders who heretofore have
been cared for at considerable expense at the jail; while
from a moral standpoint, the farm affords a place to send a
class of prisoners who are not criminals and who, with
proper environment, can be taught to lead better lives,
whereas heretofore it became necessary to commit them to
jail where they would be associated with criminals of the
worst sort, who perhaps have been steeped in crime all their
lives and for whom there is little hope of redemption. Thus
far the farm has proven a success, and I believe it will prove
a moral factor in the community.
During the year the two separate competing telephone
companies were, under the supervision of Council, merged
into one, the result being better service and less annoyance.
Under the agreement authorized by City Council a table of
maximum rates is prescribed, thus precluding the possibility
of the existence of an undesirable monopoly.
For many years the rules of the Pilotage Commission
have needed revision. The effective completion of this work
by the Pilotage Commission gives the port up-to-date pilotage rules and results in a saving of 20 per cent, in pilotage
charges.
I have already touched upon the matter of the extension
and improvement of the waterworks system of the City.
Not only have numerous and extensive improvements been
made at the new waterworks plant, but the old station has
been impressed into service. At any time, three times the
necessary supply of water can be secured in the City. In
places' where the maximum pressure was twenty-five pounds,
fifty pounds pressure may now be obtained. These improvements and the purchase of additional equipment for the Fire
Department have resulted in the re-rating of the City by the
Southeastern Underwriters Association, which work is now
being done in the City by agents of the Association.
The improvement of the Gamewell system, one of the
most valuable adjuncts of the Police Department, has been
continued through the year. Provision has been made for an
appropriation necessary to continue this work and the system will soon be in a perfect state of operation.
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During the year the Bacteriological Laboratory was formally opened to the public. The Laboratory was established
to aid in the diagnosis and prevention of the communicable
diseases, such as tuberculosis, typhoid fever, malaria, diphtheria, etc., and is placed at the disposal of physicians and
the public at large free of charge.
In connection with the subject of the City's health,
which is always one of the foremost considerations of any
administration, it gives me great pleasure to state that the
death rate in Savannah during the year just past was the
lowest in the City's history. This condition may be attributed in a large measure to the efficient and skillful labors
of the Health Officer, Dr. Brunner, and the members of the
Sanitary Board.
The installation of a Steam Chamber as an auxiliary to
the Health Department will prove economical and effective.
The necessity for such a chamber is apparent. The City has
been besieged with petitions from persons who have had
articles destroyed by the Health Department, asking that
they be reimbursed for the articles destroyed during the process of the fumigation. While I do not think that the City
should pay these claims, and there is no legal warrant for
their payment, it remains true that citizens should not be
made to bear this expense if it can be averted. By the inauguration of the Steam Chamber the work can be more effectively done, the articles need not be destroyed and the necessity for the presentation of claims need not arise.
Among the matters which will engage your attention
during the ensuing year will be the question of the City's
contribution to the Oglethorpe monument fund. A committee has already appeared before you and asked that $15,-
ooo.oo be appropriated for this purpose. The monument will
probably be erected, or the cornerstone laid, during the
present year. I think that the City should contribute the
amount asked and should co-operate in every way in making
the occasion of the dedication memorable.
As stated in my speech in which I accepted the nomination for Mayor for a second term, it shall be my policy to
keep on improving our sewerage, streets, water, health and
other departments to the greatest extent that the finances
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of the City will permit, seeing to it at all times that the
funds are judiciously and honestly administered.
In conclusion, I desire to most earnestly thank you for
your active and harmonious support during the term just
closing, and to express the hope that you will be spared to
the service of the City for many years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor.

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Report of Sinking Fund Commissioners
Savannah, Ga., December 3ist, 1908.
To His Honor. Geo. W. Tiedeman. Mayor City of Savannah :
SirThe Sinking Fund Commissioners respectfully
submit their thirtieth annual report.
With funds at our disposal we have purchased bonds of
the issue of 1879, as follows:
1908.
February 15, $ 600 <@ 99}$............ $595-50
February 15, 2000 @ 99% ............ 1,990.00
February 15, 5000 @ 99^............ 4,962.50
February 17, 2000 @ 99^2............ 1,990.00
February 17, 2000 @ 99^............ 1,992.50
May 6, 6000 @ ggy4 ............ 5.955-
May 8, 4000 @ 99^............ 3,970.00
$21600 $21,455.50
Prev. purchased, 840000 866,535.86
$861600 $887,991.36
We have purchased of issue of 1883 as follows:
1908.
February 15, $6,000 @ 106^/2 .......... ' $6,390.00
Prev. purchased, 134,150 137,502.25
$140,150 $143.892.25
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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
Exchanged for old bonds . ......... 500 3,517.500.00
Bonds available for exchange in hands of City
Treasurer . ........................... 5,300.00
Of the bonds issued, $861,600 have been canceled 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.............. 861,600.00
$889,000.00
Which leaves outstanding from issue of 1879. .$2,628,500.00
Issue of 1883.
Signed and made available for exchange....... .$390,000.00
Issued in exchange as per last report............ 388,700.00
Leaving available . .......................... $1,300.00
Of these bonds issued, $155,050 have been canceled as
follows:
Special purchases . ...........................$ 14,900.00
Purchased out of Sinking Fund . .............. 140,150.00
$155,050.00
Which leaves outstanding of issue of 1883..... .$233,650.00
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. J. MILLS,
CHARLES G. BELL,
S. HERMAN,
JOHN LYONS.
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Bonded Debt, January 1, 19O9
Bond compromise, Jan. i, 1879
Issued and outstanding, Jan. ist, 1908.$2,650,100
Less redeemed by Sinking Fund Commission . ....................... 21,600
Amount outstanding . ....... $2,628,500
Bond compromise 1883
Issued and outstanding, Jan. ist, 1908.$ 239,650
Less redeemed by Sinking Fund Commission . ....................... 6,000
Amount outstanding . ...... 233,650
New Bonds outstanding............. $2,862,150
Old bonds outstanding, not compromised . ........................$ 2,000
Indorsed Sav'h, Albany and Gulf R. R.
outstanding . ................... 1,300
Amount of old Bonds outstanding . ............... 3,300
Total bonded debt. .......... $2,865,450
PURCHASE AND EXCHANGE OF BONDSBy Committee of the Whole
Resolved, that the offer of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York contained in its letter, to the Mayor of
Savannah, dated Nov. 24, 1908, except as to the provisions
for the payment of exchange charges, be, and it is hereby
accepted by the Council of the City of Savannah, and that
the Mayor of Savannah, or the Finance Committee, be, and
they hereby are authorized and directed to pay or cause
to be paid to the Guaranty Trust Company of New York
the sum of one thousand ($1,000) dollars for its service
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in the matter of the purchase and exchange of bonds of the
City of Savannah, and in addition thereto to pay to the
Guaranty Trust Company of Xew York its disbursements
in advertising in such matter, not exceeding, however, two
hundred and fifty ($250) therefor; and further,
Resolved, that such representative of the City of Savannah as shall be appointed by the Mayor for such purpose be and he hereby is authorized and directed to accept delivery from Guaranty Trust Company of New York
on or after the first day of February, 1909, of old bonds of
the City of Savannah and the premium of the new bonds,
less such sums as are already deposited with the City of Savannah as guarantees and to deliver at Savannah to the
Guaranty Trust Company of New York, in exchange an
amount in par value of the new bonds of said city equal
to the par value of the old bonds turned in; and it is further
Resolved, That the Mayor of Savannah and the Finance
Committee be and hereby are authorized and directed to
take any and all further action as they may deem
necessary or expedient to carry into effect the terms of the
agreement expressed in the offer contained in the said
letter of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York and
this acceptance thereof.
Adopted Dec. 30, 1908.
STATEMENT OF CITY OF SAVANNAH BONDS*
Issue 18795 Per Cent.
Blank Bonds
Printed
V
"<3
>
1,000
500
300
IOO
d
K
2,000
3.000
I.OOO
I.OOO
'
Amount
$2.000,000
1,500,000
300,000
1 00,000
$3.900,000
Destroyed by|
Finance i
Committee II
6
X
200
575
575
1
Amount
$145,000 172,500 57.500
$375,000
Signed by
Sinking Fund
Commission'rs
6
Z
2,000
2,708
425
413
Amount
$2,000,000
i,354>ooo
127,500
41,300
$3,522,800
On Hand
Signed
d
Z
8
Amount
$4,000
$4.000
On Hand :' Signed and Not
Not Signed ' Issued Available
d
55
J2
Amount
.....
$1,200
$1.200
6
K
2,000
2,608
424
413
Amount
$2,000,000
1,349,000
127,200
41,300
$3,517,500
6
Z
2
I
Amount
$1.000
300
$1.300
Canceled by
Sinking Fund
Commission'rs
Amoiu
Outstamli
491
640
213
141
,
320.000!I2,058| I,02<
14,10011 2722'
"I"
$889,000"!
*On Dec. I7th, 1894, two bonds of $500 each were sold to purchase bonds of issue of 1883. to the amount of $600, \vl
were used in redeeming two Savannah, Albany and Gulf R. R. Bonds of $500 each endorsed by the city, leaving $400 of t
issue in the hands of the City Treasurer.
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STATEMENT OF CITY OF SAVANNAH BONDS*
Issue 18835 Per Cent.
Blank Bonds
Printed
o>
3
?
$ I.OOO
500
SO
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300
2OO
300
Amount
$300,000
100,000
15,000
$415,000
Destroyed by II Signed by
Finance Sinking Fund
Committee llCommission'rs
d
55
So
Amount
$25,000
d
2
300
ISO
300
$25,000 '
Amount
$300,000
75,000
15,000
$390,000
On Hand
Signed
d
55
2
6
Amount
1,000
300
$1,300
Signed and
Issued
d
55
300
147
304
Amount
$300,000
73,500
15,200
$388,700
Canceled by
Sinking Fund
Commission'rs
d
fc
123
S3
in
Amount
$123,000
26,500
5,550
$155,050
Amount
Outstanding
d
55
177
94
193
Amount
$177,000
47,ooo
9,650
$233,650
''One $500 bond exchanged for ten $50 bonds to adjust redemption of endorsed bond.
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MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Report of City Marshal
Savannah, Ga., January 2ist, 1909.
Hon. George W. Tiedeman, Mayor, Savannah:
Dear SirI have the honor to submit my annual report
for the year 1908, same being my second report under your
administration.
The collections in this office from all sources amounted
to $54,621.55 as per itemized statement attached.
Ground RentsAll lots reported to this office by the
City Treasurer have been re-entered for arrears of rent as
required by ordinance.
CollectionsWhen we consider that the year just
closed was one of depression and financial stringency, and
compare the revenues from the different sources, nearly all
of which show an increase, we believe the showing satisfactory in every respect.
As we eliminate the old executions we reduce the indebtedness to the city and our attention can be concentrated on current work.
Real Estate ExecutionsThis account reflects the work
of systematic collections, showing a total in this department
of 828,500.51, the highest in the history of the office.
Specific TaxLast year we reported that with one exception our collections from this source were the largest yet
recorded. We now respectfully submit that the sum of $12,-
898-20 collected during 1908 exceeds all previous collections
on account of this tax.
Personal PropertyThe collections from this item
show an increase. In connection with this tax I wish to
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state that if a system could be devised whereby an equitable
assessment could be made ; that is, if greater care was exercised in making these assessments, we believe that a larger
percentage of the tax could be collected in spite of a smaller
assessment.
We now have with us an accumulation of old executions
for this tax, representing nothing to the city and serving
only to clog more than one city office with a vast amount of
unnecessary work.
To wipe out a large amount of these executions is one
of the important things which we hope to accomplish this
year. This will require the sanction of the Committee on
Finance, and this we trust will be given at an early date in
order that this work can be commenced.
From the attached statement you will find that we have
revived executions running back as far as thirteen years,
and it is a source of much gratification to the office to report
the satisfaction expressed by those in arrears as they reduce
their indebtedness by regular payments.
During the year we have had occasion to consult the
City Attorney, the Judge of the Police Court and the Superintendent and other officials of the Police Department concerning matters relative to the city's interest, and desire to
express our appreciation at the prompt attention given our
claims.
The Deputy Marshal and the Clerk have both been
active and willing, and as a result the office is enabled to
close what is perhaps one of the most successful years
which the office has ever experienced.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED WESSELS, JR.,
City Marshal.
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Itemized Statement of Collections From This Office for the
Year Ending December sist, 1908.
Real Estate:
1895 . .................$ 28.41
1896 . ................. 41.47
1897 . ................. 25.59
1898 . ................. 25.59
1899 . ................. 25.59
1900.................. 29.94
1901 . ................. 33.47
1902 . ................. 29.94
1903 . ................. 40.12
1904 . ................. 144.82
1905 . ................. 334.93
1906 . ................. 3,849-8o
1907 . ................. 23,751.50
1908 . ................. 139.34$28,500.51
Personal Property:
1905 . ................. 8.70
1906 . ................. 48.01
1907 . ................. 1,464-96
1908 . ................. 2,189.75$ 3,711.42
Specific Tax:
1907 . ................. 746.50
1908 . ................. 12,151.70$12,898.20
Paving Streets:
West Broad ... 1904................. 115.86
Harmon . .....1905................. 146.51
Gaston . ...... 1906................. 104.92
Gwinnett .... 1906................. 235.00
Price . ....... 1906-................ 291.94
Abercorn .... .1907................. 199.00
Dull . ........ 1907................. 1,304.23
West Broad ... 1907................. 1,012.98$ 3,410.44
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Sidewalks:
1905 . ................. 1.45
1906 . ................. 66.22
1907 . ................. 317.41
1908 .................. 282.06$ 667.14
Privy Vaults: _
1907 .................. 211.10
1908 . ................. 209.00$ 420.10
Fees. ............................. 1,127.40
Advertising . ...................... 106.85
Interest. .......................... 691.63
RentsMarket Vaults . ............ 2,141.00
Market Stalls . ............. 842.40
Houses . ................... 93-QO$ 3,076.40
Incidentals . ....................... i1.46
$54,621.55
Respectfully submitted,
FRED WESSELS, JR.,
City Marshal.
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Report of Building Inspector
Savannah, Ga., January 7, 1909.
Hon. G. \V. Tiedeman, Mayor:
SirI beg to make my report for the year 1908.
Total number of permits issued during 1908........... 354
Number of permits carried over from 1907............ 38
Number of permits for building operations, 1908....... 392
Permits carried over from 1908 to 1909............... 25
Number of permits used during 1908................. 367
The building operations during the year were as follows :
Finished Four-story brick, stone or marble. ........* i
FinishedThree-story brick, stone or marble......... 5
FinishedTwo-story brick, stone or marble........... 17
FinishedOne-story brick, stone or marble........... 10
FinishedThree-story frame buildings............... i
FinishedTwo-story frame buildings...............: 121
FinishedOne-story frame buildings . ............... 261
Total number of buildings completed in 1908.......... 416
Alterations, additions, sheds, etc., completed in 1908... 290
Alterations, additions, sheds, etc., carried over to 1909.. 38
Respectfully,
H. BARTLETT,
Building Inspector.
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Report oi Board of Tax Assessors
Savannah, Ga., December 3ist, 1908.
Hon. George W. Tiedeman, Mayor:
SirWe present herewith the report of the Board of
Tax Assessors for the year 1908:
Returns of Personal Property.
Stock in trade . ...............................$2,036,215
Goods on consignment . ....................... 41,470
Furniture, etc. ................................ 1,061,029
Jewelry, silver, etc.. ........................... 108,619
Musical instruments . ........................... 54,062
Libraries, paintings, etc. . ...................... 58,090
Horses, mules, live stock . ...................... 106,940
Vehicles . . ................................... 135,699
Money and solvent accounts . .................. 2,360,427
Stocks and bonds . ............................ 824,350
Promissory notes . ............................ 103,171
Mortgages on real estate . ..................... 147,220
Mortgages on notes . .......................... 242,522
Bond for titles ................................ 19,605
Shipping..................................... 158,375
Machinery and fixtures . ....................... 184,400
Banks . . ..................................... 3,818,600
Other personal property . ...................... 16,346
Corporations ................................. 1,328,888
$12,806,028
During the year there were 354 building permits issued,
the improvements amounting to $623,225.00.
The books containing the new improvements and assessments are now open in our office for inspection.
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The total taxable property of the City of Savannah is as
follows:
Real Estate ................................ .$34,736,799
Personal property . ........................... 12,806,028
1907 1908
Real estate ................ .$34,049,925 $34.736,799
Personal property . . ........ 13,342,126 12,806,028
Total ..................... .$47,392,051 $47,542,827
Total for 1908, $47,542,827 at .0139............ .$660,845.29
Total for 1907, $47,392,051 at .0139.....'....... .$658,749.50
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY S. DREESE, Chairman.
A. B. PALMER.
JOS. M. DREYER.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CHIEF OF POLICE
FOR THE YEAR
1 9O8
W. G. AUSTIN
CHIBF OF POLICE
Mayor
GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN
Police Committee
G. Arthur Gordon, Chairman
Frank C. Battey
Julius B. Gaudry
Chief of Police
William G. Austin
Lieutenants of Police
Stephen N. Harris
Joseph McCool
Thomas C. Murphy
Chief Detective
John J. Murphy
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Report of the Chief of Police
Savannah, Ga., January i, 1909.
To the Honorable the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah:
GentlemenI have the honor to submit herewith the
Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending
December 31, 1908, together with such suggestions and recommendations as, in my judgment, would benefit the Department.
Arrests
During the year 1908 the total arrests were 414 more
than the preceding year. This increase is due to the fact
that six Patrolmen have been added to the force and greater
territory has been patrolled than heretofore. The Automobile Races held in November accounted for quite a number
of additional arrests. There were 147 fewer arrests for
drunk" and disorderly during the past year than during
1907.
Disturbances.
The community has been entirely free of any serious
outbreak during the past year. The holiday season, especially the usual Christmas Eve celebration, was far more
quiet than during former years.
Injuries
I take pleasure in reporting that no member of the force
suffered any serious injury during the past year. The horses
also escaped injury.
Assaults
A few minor assaults only were made on patrolmen
principally by prisoners resisting arrest.
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Deaths.
I regret to report the death of Retired Sergeant Michael
McQuade, which took place on the 9th of February, and
the death of Patrolman H. H. Strate, who died on March
22d, 1908.
The death of Patrolman Strate was caused by an injury
received in an automobile accident.
A page in this report is devoted to the memory of each
of these men.
Statistics
The tabulated statistics included in this report give to
those interested in the subject, a comprehensive idea of
existing conditions during the past year.
Roster
A roster of the entire department, as of December 3ist,
1908, is attached. The elections, promotions, appointments,
resignations, retirements and dismissals are also shown.
Finances
The financial statement of this department shows an
increase in expenditures for the year 1908 of $791.00 as
compared with the preceding year. As information and for
the purpose of comparison, an itemized statement for the
year 1907 is embodied with the statement of the expenditures for the past year.
New Equipment
No large expenditure was required for equipment this
year, new revolvers, saddles, blankets and complete horse
equipment having been purchased during the preceding
year. AH of these, with the exception of the saddle cloths
are in excellent condition. It was necessary to purchase
new saddle cloths, a leather one being now used.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 39
Horses
During 1907 $3,240.00 was expended on horses; $i,-
595.00 was the total expended during 1908. A decrease of
$1,645.00. With two or three exceptions, the horses of this
department are sound and serviceable. All of them are
trained and well drilled, and thoroughly fitted for police
duty.
General Improvements and Repairs
There was expended for this purpose $1,014.17 less than
in 1907, all of the buildings except the stables having been
thoroughly repaired and partly painted during that year.
Peed Bills
Notwithstanding the fact that five new horses were
added to the department during the year, and that the
price of hay and grain advanced materially*, the feed bill
for the year was increased only $383.89. The total expenditure was $5,446.84, or about $10.81 per head per month.
Promotions and Appointments
But one promotion was made during the year, that of
C. S. Cowart from patrolman to detective. It is unfortunate
that promotions are so slow in the department. Were it possible to promote a greater number of deserving men, there
would be an additional incentive to efficiency.
Dismissals
There were eleven dismissals during the year; of these
seven were for drunkenness, three for inefficiency, and one
for the general good of the service.
Resignations
One clerk and one patrolman of the department resigned during the year.
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Assistance of Mayor, Police Committee and Council
I desire to express my appreciation of the ever courteous treatment and personal assistance rendered me by His
Honor, the Mayor, in the conduct of the department.
I am indebted' to the Police Committee for many valuable suggestions, and for the ready assistance rendered me
at all times in the performance of my various duties.
My thanks are extended to the members of Council for
their valuable assistance and for the trust and confidence
reposed in me during the past year, a confidence which I
trust the future will strengthen.
Recorder
To the Recorder is due special recognition for his cooperation and for the valuable assistance rendered to this
department, aifd to the general public.
His handling of the numerous and complex matters
presented to his court has strengthened the hands of the
police. I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere
appreciation.
Public Gaming Houses
It gives me great pleasure to repeat my report of last
year, viz: There is not a single public gaming establishment running in this city,
Attitude of the Public
It is extremely gratifying to note the attitude of the
general public toward this department, and to observe the
high respect in which it is held. This is especially true of
those of our citizens who are in close touch with the department. This sentiment exists because of the fact that all of
the members of the force continue to perform their duties
in such a conscientious manner as to reflect credit upon
I
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themselves individually as well as upon the Department as
a whole.
I take this opportunity of complimenting the various
members of the force, and of assuring them of my appreciation of their zealous performance of their duties and efficient services, and I also desire to commend them for the
cheerful performance of many hours of extra duty, especially
during the Automobile Races.
Discipline
The discipline of the force has been excellent. A large
percentage of the members of the department have performed their arduous and trying duties in a highly creditable manner. Infractions of the rules and regulations have
been infrequentthese infractions, with one or two exceptions, being unimportant. I trust there will be no
backward step in this direction.
Every member of this department is made to understand that his first thought should be the performance of
his police duty, without fear or favor, regardless of circumstances.
With regard to the members of the force as a whole, I
can say that they have met the requirements with a spirit
of loyalty to the department that has been highly pleasing
to me and ought to gratify all fair minded citizens of this
community. Harmony prevails amongst the men and they
respect their superior officers and endeavor to co-operate
with them in the general work of the Department.
*
Patrolling
During the year the force was increased by nine additional members; this increase permitted the extension of the
dismounted patrol as far as Anderson street, instead of Gaston street as heretofore.
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Assistance of Mayor, Police Committee and Council
I desire to express my appreciation of the ever courteous treatment and personal assistance rendered me by His
Honor, the Mayor, in the conduct of the department.
I am indebted'to the Police Committee for many valuable suggestions, and for the ready assistance rendered me
at all times in the performance of my various duties.
My thanks are extended to the members of Council for
their valuable assistance and for .the trust and confidence
reposed in me during the past year, a confidence which I
trust the future will strengthen.
Recorder
To the Recorder is due special recognition for his cooperation and for the valuable assistance rendered to this
department, aild to the general public.
. His handling of the numerous and complex matters
presented to his court has strengthened the hands of the
police. I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere
appreciation.
Public Gaming Houses
It gives me great pleasure to repeat my report of last
year, viz: There is not a single public gaming establishment running in this city.
Attitude of the Public
It is extremely gratifying to note the attitude of the
general public toward this department, and to observe the
high respect in which it is held. This is especially true of
those of our citizens who are in elose touch with the department. This sentiment exists because of the fact that all of
the members of the force continue to perform their duties
in such a conscientious manner as to reflect credit upon
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themselves individually as well as upon the Department as
a whole.
I take this opportunity of complimenting the various
members of the force, and of assuring them of my appreciation of their zealous performance of their duties and efficient services, and I also desire to commend them for the
cheerful performance of many hours of extra duty, especially
during the Automobile Races.
Discipline
The discipline of the force has been excellent. A large
percentage of the members of the department have performed their arduous and trying duties in a highly creditable manner. Infractions of the rules and regulations have
been infrequentthese infractions, with one or two exceptions, being unimportant. I trust there will be no
backward step in this direction.
Every member of this department is made to undejstand that his first thought should be the performance of
his police duty, without fear or favor, regardless of circumstances.
With regard to the members of the force as a whole, I
can say that they have met the requirements with a spirit
of loyalty to the department that has been highly pleasing
to me and ought to gratify all fair minded citizens of this
community. Harmony prevails amongst the men and they
respect their superior officers and endeavor to co-operate
with them in the general work of the Department.

Patrolling
During the year the force was increased by nine additional members; this increase permitted the extension of the
dismounted patrol as far as Anderson street, instead of Gaston street as heretofore.
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The mounted patrol was extended further into the outlying resident sections of the city, two men being placed in
Collinsville. This slight increase of force has permitted the
department to respond to the various requests from all
sources for special service.
Detective Department
A greater number of arrests were made this year, by
this department than during the year previous. A much
larger percentage of convictions were obtained in the higher
courts than heretofore. Five men under the direction of
Chief Detective Jno. J. Murphy compose this department.
Each member has performed his duty in a highly satisfactory manner.
Mounted Force
The value of a mounted force cannot be overestimated.
I consider this branch of the service a most important one.
T<he mounted men are thoroughly drilled and proficient in
horsemanship. The drills are continued as heretofore, but
at longer intervals.
Dismounted Force
The drills have been discontinued, as most of the men
are quite proficient in both the marching and the manual.
On Labor Day the entire force paraded. Their appearance
and drill was favorably commented on by numbers of citizens.
Gamewell System
In my report of last year, I called attention to the
Gamewell System. At the time of that report, the system
was in a deplorable condition; during the year it gradually
became worse. At the present time its usefulness is seriously impaired, many of. the boxes are out of order and quite
a few of the telephones are not working properly.
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I trust that Council will appropriate a sum sufficient
for the purpose of installing a complete new system, including fifty new boxes, a modern desk and necessary appliances. The system should also be placed underground.
Revolver Practice
Practice will begin about June ist on the ranges in the
yard. It is my intention to offer prizes for the best scores
during the season.
44 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS
Increase of Force
In order that proper police protection may be afforded
the residents of the outlying sections of the city, I recommend a further increase in the number of patrolmen. Savannah is rapidly growing in population, at the same time
spreading in every direction, especially the section known
as Collinsville.
Modern Stables
In my last report I recommended that a modern stable
be erected. The need is more urgent now than ever before.
The building is entirely too small for present requirements,
and is not only unsanitary, but unsafe in case of fire; then,
too, the present building is badly in need of repairs, the roof
is in a leaky condition, the floors need renewing and- all
the stalls will have to be repaired. The walls of the building proper begin to show the need of repairs.
When it is remembered that the present stable was
erected in 1859, over fifty years ago, it can be readily understood that it has entirely outlived its usefulness.
I, therefore, again recommend that Council appropriate
a sufficient sum to erect a modern and up-to-date building.
Very respectfully,
W. G. AUSTIN,
Chief of Police.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 45
Number of Officers, Sergeants, Detectives, Patrolmen and
Attaches of the Police Department, December
3ist, 1908, and Salaries of Each.
i Chief ......................................$2.000.00
I First Lieutenant . .......................... 1,500.00
i Second Lieutenant . ........................ 1,400.00
i Chief Detective . ............................ 1,500.00
5 Detectives, each . ........................... 1,100.00
i First Sergeant . ............................ 1,200.00
8 Sergeant*, each . ............................ 1,120.00
i Quartermaster . ............................ 1,000.00
88 Patrolmen, each . ........................... 900.00
i Clerk, Police Court . ........................ i ,200.00
i Clerk, Police Department..................... 1,200.00
1 Electrician (one-half salary) ................. 600.00
2 Patrol Drivers, each . ....................... 840.00
i Ambulance Driver . ........................ 840.00
i Stable Keeper . ............................. 960.00
i Night Stable Keeper . ..........'............. 600.00
i Porter ..................................... 240.00
n 6 Total.
Retired
i Chief .......................................$666.66
5 Sergeants, each . ............................. 560.00
i Private . .................................... 303.00
i Groom ...................................... 180.00
8 Total.
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OBITUARY
IN MEMORY OF
SERGEANT MICHAEL McQUADE
Appointed on the Force October aSth, 1868
Retired July zoth, 1905
Died February gth, 1908
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OBITUARY
IN MEMORY OP
PATROLMAN HENRY H. STRATE
Appointed on the Force February 8th, 1907
Died March sad, 1908
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Roster of the ForceDecember 3it, 1908
NAME | RANK
W. G. Austin Chief ___
S. X. Harris |ist Lieut
Jos. McCool 2tl Lieut.
Jno. E Magnire Clerk
T. R. Hefternan- Clerk ___
J. J. Murphy Chief Det.-
P. J. Eivers Detective -
J. H. W. Umbach Detective -
C. T. Christie Detective -
E. D. Fallon- Detective -
C. S. Cowart Detective -
H. W. Baughn >ist Sergt...
R. E. Davis Sergeant
T. C. Murphy Sergeant
W. H. Smith Sergeant
M. L. Meldrim_J Sergeant
D. J. Cronin 'Sergeant
J. S. Hallford Sergeant
J. J. Deignan 'Sergeant
J. D. Semken .Sergeant
P. J. Kelly ___ Qr. Mstr...
Alexander, E. D._ Patrolman _
Bryant, B. S. Patrolman _
Becker, W. L. Patrolman _
Beach, J. K Patrolman.
Bell, J. C. Patrolman _
Bell. C. L. - Patrolman -
Best, C. D. _ Patrolman _
Bentley, J. F. Patrolman _
Brooks, W. B _ Patrolman _
Blumberg. L. PatrolmanBurns, C. PatrolmanBrant. R. F. _ Patrolman -
Byrd, E. L. ___ Patrolman.
Collins, M. N. Patrolman _
Cleary, T. F. __ 'Patrolman.
Coffee, E. J. ___ Patrolman.
Cohen. M. G. Patrolman.
Cowart, F. D_ Patrolman _
Cordray, J. A._ _ Patrolman _
Counihan, M. J.__! PatrolmanClancy, J. J. _ Patrolman _
Crosby, W. F. _ Patrolman _
Davis, E. F. _ Patrolman _
Davis. R. T. ___ (PatrolmanFleming, M. B.__ Patrolman _
NATIVITY
Texas ____
Georgia
Ireland.
Georgia
England __
Germany
Georgia
Georgia
So. CarolinaSo. CarolinaTexas --
Georgia -
Ireland
So. CarolinaGermany
Georgia
Georgia
Ohio __.
Georgia
So. CarolinaSo. CarolinaGeorgia
No. Carolina.
Georgia
Poland _
Georgia
So. CarolinaGeorgia
New York.
So. CarolinaIreland. _
So. CarolinaGeorgia ___
Age
4i
3l 46
49
23
44
46
34
Si
29
43
%

$41
40
35
43
37
31
33
49
36
29
30
36
25
42
28
49
41
32
^ 36
42
48
3i
35
33
35

67
54
33
Mar.jDate App'nt.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Ys
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ys
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
fan. 22, 1907
'an. 30, 1907
Sep. 24,1891
*ov. 28, 1908
Feb. 4, 1907
tfov. 20, 1897
fune 27, 1890
Fan. 31,1907
Oct. i, 1890
Aug. 10, 1906
Oct. 9, 1900
Sep. 29,1881
Sep. 13, 1869
Aug. 22, 1890
Aug. 27,1867
Feb. 14, 1896
Dec. 10,1887
Sep. 13,1894
Feb. 6, 1894
Feb. 4, 1896
Jan. 26, 1891
Dec. 18, 1907
Feb. 8, 1907
July 23. 1902
July 24,1891
Feb. 28, 1902
Jan. 31, 1907
Apr. 12, 1907
Nov. 3, 1899
Jan. 31, 1907
Jan. 31, 1907
Dec. a, 1908
Feb. 4, 1896
July 23, 1903
July S, 1907
Jun. 17, 1908
Dec. 11,1904
Aug.. 3, 1902
Mar. 8, 1907
July 23. 1902
Dec. 5, 1907
July 5, 1907
Mar. 8. 1907
Oct. 8, 1900
Feb. 8, 1907
Aug. 18, 1881
Jan. to, 1890
Oct. 26, 1900
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 49
Roster of the Force December 1908
NAME
Fleming, W. H
Forehand, R. A.-
Flynn, C. J _
Gallaher, M. C,--
Goslee, M. __
Guilfoyle, J.
Grubbs, C. B.~ __
Griffin, J. N._ _
Harley, H. E. -
Harley, R. H. ...
Harper, J. G
Harrison, R. S.__
Hinely, Fred____
Hutson, H. C. .
Hutto, P. S.
Hicks, W. E- __
Tvov A
Kearney, F. J. _
Keane, D. J.
Keane, T. _____
Kemp, H. H. __
Kennedy. R. F.__
Keller, C. W.- _
Kilian, J. G. ___
Lovett, R. F._ .__
Lively, G. P. __
Lysaught, D.
Lange, J. H. _____
Lenahan, W. M._
McCarthy, J. CMcAlpin, T. E
McGrath, J. _____
Mitchell, W. R.
Morgan, L. P. _ . Malphus, C. M.__
Moehrke. P. H...
Miller, H. .___.
Nantz, L. H. __
Newton, E. L..
O'Neill, T. G. __
O'Reilly. J. J.__._
Price, H. L. _____
Quarterman.T. A.
Remley, D. D. ___.
Remley. W. E
Reilly, J. J..___._
Reisen, H. ______
RANK
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
NATIVITY
Georgia _____
Georgia
Ireland. _____
Florida _____
Maryland ___
Georgia
So. CarolinaGeorgia ___
So. CarolinaSo. CarolinaGeorgia _____
Texas. ______
Georgia _____
So. Carolina.
So. CarolinaGeorgia _____
Georgia _____
Georgia _____
Ireland. _____
'Georgia _____
Germany
Georgia _____
Georgia _____
Ireland.
Germany
Georgia. ____
Georgia _____
Canada
So. Carolina.
So. CarolinaGeorgia _____
Germany
No. Carolina.
Georgia _____
New York
So. CarolinaSo. CarolinaSo. CarolinaGeorgia
Germany
Age
43
36
36
27
40
35 24
29
36
29
3<5
22
35
28
33
32
27
30
47
33
33
37 31
47
28
29
33
55
39
36
32
37
29
30
30
48
29
4i
36
30
i
lo
32
27
30
42
Mar.j
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ys
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Date App'nt.
July 3, 1906
July 5, 1907
Jun. 17, 1908
Dec. 2, 1908
Apr. 12,1907
Nov. 4, 1896
Nov. 7, 1908
Dec. 5, 1908
Mar. 29, 1905
Oct. 18, 1907
Jan. 16, 1900
Dec. 2, 1908
Oct. 18, 1907
Dec. 2, 1908
Dec. 8, 1907
Nov. 7. 1908
Oct. 1. 1906
Feb. 27, 1906
Sep.. 7, 1898
Feb. 6, 1904
Feb. 8, 1907
Apr. 12,1907
ISep. 25, 1907
Apr. 12, 1907
Nov. 20, 1908
Dec. 3, 1906
Jan. 31. 1907
Feb. 8, 1907
Oct. 9, 1897
Nov. 11,1908
July 2, 1900
Mar. 13, 1902
July 21, 1902
Dec. 19, 1907
Jan. 31, 1907
Nov. 29, 1902
Oct. 28, 1905
Oct. i, 1899
Feb. 19, 1907
Apr. 12, 1907
Dec. s, 1907
Nov. 19, 1908
Sep. 25, 1907
Oct. 9, 1907
Apr. 12, 1907
June 11,1904
Oct. 25, 1901
Mar. 1 6, 1901
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Roster of the ForceDecember sist, 1908
NAME
1
Redman. R. E
Sheehan. Wm.
Smith, G. I*
Stewart, W. H._-
Stewart, W. T.._
Sherrod, M. H.~
Showalter, C. JL_
Sivers, Wm
Swift, F. S.
Tullis, B. L.
Ungar, B
Winn. W. S.
Kelly, John
Barthelmess, J.B.
Warner, W. W _
Fogarty, T. J.
Claiborne, W. D.
Bobolasky, M
Fraser, W. C. (c)
RANK
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Stable KprAmb. DrvrPatrol Drvr
Patrol Drvr
Electrician.
Nt Stbl. Kp
Porter
NATIVITY
New York _
Georgia
Ireland.
Georgia
Georgia
Scotland __
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia.- _
Bulgaria
Georgia
Georgia
Poland __-__.
Georgia
Ag
35
29
52
42
24
38
33
2236
37
136
62
32
29
4
46
51
24
Mar.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Date App'nt
Nov. 3, 1908
Dec. 2, 1908
Dec. i, 1882
Sep. s, 1893
Oct. 9, 1907
Nov. 3, 1908
Oct. 18, 1907
Dec. 2, 1908
Dec. 12. 1907
Aug. 19. 1908
Feb. 6, 1895
Apr. i, 1889
Dec. 8, 1896
Aug. 3' f i9<>7
Feb. 9, 1907
Jan. 31, 1907
Nov. i, 1907
May i, 1893
Apr. 17, 1907
July 3, 1907
CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT DURING 1908
Elected
John E. Maguire, Clerk Police Department
Promoted
C. S. Cowart, Detective
Appointed
Byrd, E. L........................... Patrolman
Brooks, W. B.........................
Collins, J. F..........................
Flynn, C. F. ........................
Grubbs, C. B. ........................
Gallaher, M. C. ......................
Griffin, J. N. .........................
Harrison, R. S. ......................
________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________51
Hutson, H. C. ....................... Patrolman
Hicks, W. E. ........................
Kilian, J. G. .........................
Lenahan, W. M. .....................
McCreaiy, H.M. .....................
O'ReUly, J. J. ........................
Redman,R. E. .......................
Rowse, J. A. .........................
Showalter, C. H. .....................
Swift, F. S. ..........................
Stephenson, C. E. ....................
Stewart, Wm. T. .....................
Resigned
Morgan, Wm. D...........................Clerk
Airs, H. S. ......................... .Patrolman
Dismissed
Atkinson, C. J. ....................... Patrolman
Burke, J. J. .........................
Collins, J. F. ........................
Callahan, L. M. ......................
Futch,T. D. .........................
Lewis, J. N. .........................
McCreary, H. M. .....................
Padgett, D. A. .......................
Stephenson, C. E. .................... "
Wright, B. B. ........................
Wright, J. C. ........................
Died
Michael McQuade, Retired Sergeant
H. H. Strate, Patrolman
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Number of Days Lost by Each Member of the Department
on Account Vacation, Special Leave, Sickness, Sickness in Family, Suspended and Injured on Duty
During 1908.
; C
NAME ' IS ! 1 >
W. G. Austin _____
S. X. Hams _______
Jos. McCool _______
Jno. E. Maguire ____
T. R. Heffernan-
P. J. Eivers __ _.
J. H. W. UmbachC. T. Christie _
E. D. Fallen--.. ___
C. S. Cowart _______
H. W. Baughn _____
R. E. Davis- _______
T. C. Murphy. _____
W. H. Smith ___ -
M. L. Meldrim _
D. J. Cronin___
J. S. Hallford
J. J. Deignan __
J. D. Semken ______
P. J. Kelly
Akin, J. M. ________
Alexander, E. D. ___
Bryant, B. S.
Becker, W. I ,_
Beach, J. K-- Bell. J. C _ -
Bell, C. L.
Best, C. D. _ ______
Bentley. J. F. _.__._
Brooks, W. B.
Blumberg. L.
Burns, C, - _____
Brant, R. F._- __ -
Byrd, E. I*- ___ -
Collins, M. N. __ -
Cleary, T. F. _______
Coffee, E. J.-
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
IO
IO
IO
10
IO
10
IO
IO
10
10
10
IO
10
IO
IO
IO
7
"a _.
C >
v a O.V
to .4
23
14
7
2
IO
4
I
4
7
3
2
I
2
2
8
IS
2
2
5
I
3
I
i
I
I
Sickness
i
i
i
5 i
19
12
25
4
6
4
8
7
2
IO
IS
9
3
3
5
2
9
Sickness in Family
i
2
5
I
9
3
4
2
Suspended

3
2.
I
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sQ
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II
20
21
45
I
18
13
1
33 24
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17
ii
IO
JO
12
IO
32
19
12
35
38
30
13
%
12
6
12
22
IO
3
fl
22
33 20
3
16
ii
16
o
33 .
IO
18
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 53
Number of Days Lost by Each Member of the Department
on Account Vacation, Special Leave, Sickness, Sickness in Family, Suspended and Injured on Duty
During 1908.
NAME
Cohen, M. G. ______
Cowart. F. D.- _____
Cordray, J. A. ______
Counihan, M. J. ____
Clancy, J. J. ____ frosbv W F
Davis, E. F. ________
Davis, R. T. __
Fleming. W. H. __
Fleming, M. B._ ____
Forehand. R. A. _
Flynn, C. J. ___ -
Gallaher. M. C. _
Goslee, M. _
Guilfoyle, J. _____
Gnibbs, C. B. ___
Griffin. J. N. _______
Harley, H. E. ______
Harley, R. H. _ -
Harper, J. G.-_ _ -
Harrison. R. S._ -
Hinely, F. . -____
Hutson. H. C. ______
Hutto, P. S.
Hicks, W. E _
Ivey, A. ___________
Jones, H. __________
Kearney, F. J.__ __
Keane. D. J. ______
Keane, T. _________
Kemp. H. H. .____
Kennedy. R. F. ____
Keller, C. W.
Kilian, J. G. ________
Lovett. R. F. ______
Lively, G. P. _
Lysaught, D. ______
Lange. J. H. _______
Lenahan, W. M. __
Vacation
. 10
10
10
10
IO
10
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
10
10
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
10
10
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
10
IO
Cfl QJ 'gs
8.w
02 hJ
14
I
3
I
I
I
f) 1
I
t
I
2
35
I
I
3
36
I
I
5
Sickness
S
23
9
2
8
2
^T
2
76
4
2
3
2
17
4
2
16
IS
29
i
i
17
ii
2
5
Sickness in Family
i
4
2
I
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A
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i
2
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.
17
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19
13
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10
14
16
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2
12
no
O
2
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12
18
2
30
o
^4.
2
46
27
11
30
jy
15
11
14
O
67
22
13
20
0
54 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Number of Days Lost by Each Member of the Department
on Account Vacation, Special Leave, Sickness, Sickness in Family, Suspended and Injured on Duty
During 1908.
NAME
McCarthy. J. C. __
McAlpin, T. E.
McGrath. J. ____
Mitchell, W. R. __
Morgan. L. P.
Malphus. C. M. ___
Moehrke, P. H. __
Miller, H. _______
N'antz. L. H. _ - _
Newton, E. L.
O'.Veill. T. G. ______
O'Reilly. J. J. _____
Price. H. L. -
Quarterman, T. A._
Remley. D. D.
Remley. W. E. __
Reilly, J. ;.___
Reisen. H. ____
Redman, R. E.
Rowse, J. A._.
Sbeehan, Wm. _
Smith. G. L._ _ ___
Stewart, W. H. __
Stewart. W. T _
Sherrod. M. H. _____
Showalter, C. H.
Swift. F. S. _-_-_
Tullis, B. L. _______
Ungar. B. _________
Winn.'W. S- _ - _
Kelly, John _______
Warner, W. W. ___.
Fogarty. T. J. ____
Barthelmess, J. B.
Bobolasky, M.
Claibornc. W. D. _
1
Vacation _
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
10
IO
IO
10
10
IO
IO
10
IO
IO
IO
IO
2
IO
IO
10
IO
12
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a
w_.
2
3
4
3
I
i
3
i
6
I
I
3
3
4
2
I
5
310
Sickness
5
3
5
2
3
23
34
2
2O
9
14
34
8
i
8
3
i
36
14
4
2
3
2
19
715
Sickness Family in
9
2
5
2
6
i
7
14
4
2
1
no
Suspended
i
2
2
I
I
3
3
35
0_?
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28
20
15
8
7
4
187
"M
1
38
22
19
15
15
31
39
ii
10
47
13
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30
20
10
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13
18
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O
32
'4
13
20
IO
35
13
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38
'4
2288
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 55
Number of Arrests Made by Each Member of the Department During 1908.
NAME
W. G. Austin
S. N. Harris
Jos. McCool
J. J. Murphy
P. J. Eivers
J. H. W. Umbach
C. T. Christie--.
E. D. Fallon
H. W. Baughn.-
R. E. Davis
T. C. Murphy
W. H. Smith-
M. L. Meldrim__
D. J. Cronin :
J. S. Hallford
J. J. Deignan
J. D. Semken
P. J. Kelly ___ -
Akin, J. M. ___
Alexander. E. D.
Bryant, B. S,
Becker, W. L.
Beach. J. K. Bell, j. C-
Bell, C. L. ___
Best, C. D.
Bentley, J. F.
Brennan, T.-
Brooks, W. B. _
Blumberg, L.
Burns, C. _______
Brant. R. F. _____
Byrd, E. L.
Collins, M. N. _
Cleary, T. F. __
Coffee, E. J-
Cohen, M. G. ___
Cowart, F. D. _
Cordray, J. A. _
Counihan, M. J
Clancy, T J. _____
Davis, E. F, _____
Davis. R. T.-_ __
RANK .
Chief __________
zd Lieutenant.
Chief DetectiveDetective _
Detective - _
Detective _____
Detective ______
1st Sergeant-
Sergeant ___
Sergeant _______
Sergeant ___
Sergeant _______
Quartermaster __
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __ _
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ___.-_
Patrolman __
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
To
Jane 3otfa
JS
20
7^
81
84
87
142
162
ii
i
55
14
2
49 16
19
ii
2
23
52
28
24
27
54
25
36
31
39
59
29
16
i
34 17
21
40
76
20
51
27,1
To
Dec. 3ist
26
49 38
199
161
144
142
197
138
U
I44
18
57 23
36
13
32
90
9
9 25
79 17
46
20
54 10
58
25
29
21
33 29
14
46%
19
45 23
2
14
Total
41
69
52
275
242
228
229
339 300
25
I
199
20
2O
106
39
55 24
2
55
142
37
33
52
133
42
82
5
93
10
117
54
45
22
67
46
35 76
122
3
96
50
^
MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT
Number of Arrests Made by Each Member of the Department During 1908.
NAME
Fleming, W. H._
Fleming, M. B.
Forehand, R. A
Flynn, C. J. ___
Gallaher. M. C
Goslee, M._ _____
Guilfoylc, J. _____
Grubbs. C. B. ____
Griffin, J. N. .___
Harley. H. E. _
Harley. R. H. _
Harper, J. G.
Harrison. R. S. _
Hinely, F. ......
Hutson. H. C. _
Hutto, P. S. _____
Hicks, W. E. _ -
Ivey. A. ________
Keane, D. J. ____
Keane. T. ______
Kemp, H. H. ___.
Kennedy. R. F. _
Keller, C. W. __
Kilian, J. G. _____
Lovett. R. F. __
Lively, G. P. __
Lysaught, D.
Lange, J. H.
Lenahan, W. M_
McCarthy, J. C._
McAlpin, T. E
McGrath. J. ___
Mitchell, W. R._
Morgan. L. P. -
Malphus. C. M
Moehrke, P. H._
Miller, H. ___
Xantz, JL. H. __
Newton. E. L. _
O'Xeil, T. G. __
O'Reilly. J. J.___
Price, H. L. _____
Quarterman,<T. A.
To
RANK June 3<rtb
Patrolman ____
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __ _ _
Patrolman _ _ _
Patrolman _ _ _
Patrolman _ _
Patrolman ______
Patrolman _____
Patrolman _ _ _
Patrolman ___
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __
Patrolman __ ___
Patrolman '. ...
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman _____
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
17
63
23
57
17
"38
28
39
43
"84
92
29
40
29
33
68
8
16
19
30
32
27
43
10
13
%
24
103
31
43
27
90
"28
44
To
Dec. 3ist
19
51
67
33
2
105
23
13
47
20
47
4
32
3
62
12
99
1 06
49
18
24 103 '
5
II
i
24
36
33
28
4
23
40
z
37
19
54
13
59
18
72
10
30
40
Total
36
114
90
33
2
162
40
13
"85
48
86
4
75
146
12
191
135
89
47
57
171
13
27
I
43
66
65
55
4
66
50
30
in
95
43
157
44
102
.
10
58
84
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 57
Number of Arrests Made by Each Member of the Department During 1908.
NAME
Remley, D. D.
Remley, W. E.__
Reilly, J. J.
Redman, R. E.~
Rowse, J. A.
Sheehan Wm
RANK
Patrolman
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __
Patrolman
Smith G. L. ___ {Patrolman
Stewart, W. H.__
Stewart, W. T.._
Sherrod, M. H...
Showalter, C. H.
Sivers, Wm.
Swift, F. S. _
Tullis. B. L_
Ungar B
Patrolman _ _
Patrolman __ __
Patrolman _ _ _
Patrolman
Winn W. S. ___ [Patrolman
To
June soth
6s
28
ii
22
15
14
47
49
23
42
i
Si
To
Dec. 31 st
49
36
24
Is
3
30
II
41
i
58
i
43
42
66
7
32
Total
114
64
35
S3
45
3
45
25
88
i
107
i
66
. 42
108
8
83
Total Number of Arrests During 1908.
White women . ............................ 159
White men . ..............................2883
Negro women . ............................ 1363
Negro men . ...............................3665
Chinamen . ................................ i
Minors . .................................. 422
Total .................................8493
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Arrests Each Month
Month | Negroes | Whites Minors Chinese Total
January _.
February . March _-.
April __.
May .
June .
July _____
August .
September
October _.
November
December .
Totals302
362
365
326
361
440
743
455
4<2
361
369
532
5082
157
323
216
208
152
224
179
219
259
231
3042
36
38
56
59
34
21
32
34
43
n
24
34
422
o
0
o
o
o
I
495
723
637
593
547
686
O I 1284
854
634
591
652
797
o
o
O
o
o
8493
Disposition of Above Cases
Sentenced in Recorder's Court...............4256
Dismissed in Recorder's Court...............2603
Sentenced and sentence suspended by Recorder 117
Turned over to Superior Court............... 155
Turned over to City Court.................. 683
Turned over to Ordinary's Court............. 26
Turned over to various County Sheriffs....... 60
Turned over to Foreign Vessels.............. 21
Turned over to Army and Navy.............. 10
Suspicious characters released . ............. 562
Total .................................8493
Fines Collected in Police Court During the Year 1908
January . ............................. .$1,207.55
February . ............................ 1,414.75
March ................................ 1,329.20
April ................................. 1,085.85
May .................................. 1413-40
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 59
June .................................. 1,140.60
July .................................. 1,753-70
August . .............................. 18,372.15
September . ........................... 1,733.65
October . ............................. 1,854.95
November . ........................... 1,485.25
December . ........................... 2,322.55
Total . ........................ :. .$35,113.60
. Fines collected for the year 1907......../18,255.25
Increase in fines collected in 1908 over
"fines collected in 1907............. .$16,858.35
Statement of Fines Collected in Police Court for Each Year
from igoa to 1908 Inclusive
1902..................................$ 6,242.95
1903.................................. 9,492.90
1904.................................. 9,328.00
1905.................................. 10,057.00
1906.................................. 12,236.00
1907.................................. 18,255.25
1908.................................. 35,113.60
Causes of Arrest
Arson . ............................................ a
Abandonment of wife and children................... 2
Adultery and fornication . .......................... 11
Aiding a convict to escape .......................... i
Assault and battery ................................ 26
Assault with intent to murder....................... 66
Assault with intent to rape.......................... 3
Assault with intent to rob........................... i
Assaulting and stabbing ............................ 28
Bigamy . .......................................... i
Breaking and entering a railroad car.................. 3
Burglary . ......................................... 65
6o MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT
Carrying concealed weapons . ....................... 32
Cheating and swindling . ............................. 42
Contempt of Court . ................................ 71
Cruelty to animals . ................................ 33
Cruelty to children ................................. 2
Cow stealing . ..................................... 2
Deserters from the army ........................... 10
Deserters from foreign vessels . ..................... 21
Disorderly conduct . ............................... 2587
Disturbing public worship .......................... i
Drunk and disorderly . ............................. 1718
Escaped convicts . ................................. 16
Exposure of person ................................ i
Fast and reckless driving ........................... 35
Forgery . ......................................... 10
Gambling ......................................... 101
Involuntary manslaughter . ......................... 8
Illegal voting . .................................... i
Incest . ................... 1........................ i
Impersonating an officer ............................ 2
Keeping a disorderly house ......................... 3
Keeping and maintaining a gambling house........... 3
Keeping a gambling device for the hazarding of money. i
Keeping a place of business open on Sabbath.......... 18
Larceny after trust . ............................... 28
Larceny from the house ............................ 89
Larceny from the person ........................... 35
Larceny, grand . ................................... 3
Larceny, simple . .................................. 497
Lunacy . .......................................... 9
Malicious mischief . ................................ 5
Murder . .......................................... 15
Not confining a vicious dog ......................... 3
Perjury . .......................................... i
Pointing a pistol not in own defense.................. 27
Rape . ............................................ 4
Robbery by intimidation ............................ i
Robbery by force . ................................. 29
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Shooting at another not in his own defense............ 5
Shooting on public highway . ....................... i
Stealing a horse . .................................. 3
Stealing a ride on a railroad train.................... 14
Suspicious characters . ............................. 562
Sending threatening letters ......................... 2
Vagrancy . ........................................ 139
Violating city ordinance . ........................... 1848
Violating automobile ordinance . .................... 71
Violating prohibition law . ......................... 88
Vote buying . ..................................... 2
Vote selling ......................................... i
Wife beating . ..................................... 6
Arrests upon requests of other counties and states..... 60
Ambulance Calls for Year 1908
Month Whites. Negroes. Total.
January ................... 38 41 79
February ..............".... 30 43 73
March .................... 34 36 70
April ..................... 41 45 86
May ...................... 33 50 83
June ...................... 37 53 90
July ...................... 35 49 84
August ................... 43 36 79
September ................ 44 27 71
October ................... 46 55 101
November ................. 38 44 82
December ................. 34 44 78
453 523 976
Patrol Wagon Calls
January . ......................................... 423
February . ........................................ 678
March ............................................ 591
April . ......................................:..... 544
6a_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
May .............................................. 489
June . ............................................ 650
July .............................................. 1047
August ............................................785
September . ....................................... 573
October ........................................... 501
November . ....................................... 620
December . ....................................... 714
Total .........................................7615
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR
1908 AS COMPARED WITH THE
EXPENSES FOR 1907
Receipts
Appropriation for 1908 . ......... .$120,000.00
Union Station . .................. 2,350.00
Station House fees . .............. 180.90
Patrolmen's Services (special) .... *43-5O
Unclaimed money; sales of collars,
gloves, sacks, old property, etc. 335-11 $123,009.51
Expenditures
1907 1908
Salaries .............$ 99,019.83 $105,491.59
Horse feed . ......... 5,062.95 5,446.84
Horses . ............. 3,240.00 1,595.00
Horse shoeing. ...... 545-88 68347
Veterinary services . . 99.00 154-75
Uniforms . .......... 2,924.65 3,007.05
Prisoners'rations .... 923.27 922.13
General improvements
and repairs. ....... 1,418.04 403.87
General supplies..... 1,191.73 1,339.11
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 63
Property . ........... $4,505.67 $822.39
Lights . ............. 606.08 248.72
Fuel ................ 321.83 . 260.00
Telephone rental .... 256.42 352-44
Printing, Stationery,
etc. . ............ 307.11 249.03
Gamewell System . .. 475-19 640.89
Postage and Telegr'ms 91.42 134-95
Insurance. .......... 75-OO IIO.OD
Expenses Chief; convention . ........ 100.00 ......
Incidentals .......... 186.40 279.24
Totals . ........ .$121,350.47 $122,141.47 $122,141.47
Balance turned in to City Treasurer. .......$ 868.04
Expenses of department for 1903. ..............$ 90,866.13
Expenses of department for 1904............... 89,399.88
Expenses of department for 1905............... 93,029.20
Expenses of department for 1906............... 106,281.04
Expenses of department for 1907............... 121,350.47
Expenses of department for 1908............... 122,141.47
Amount appropriated for 1909................. 130.000.00
Inventory of Property
Police Department grounds . .............. .$20,000.00
Police Headquarters building . ............. 25,000.03
Police outbuildings . ...................... 12,000.00
Gamewell System . ........................ 10,000.00
Inside telephone system . .................. 200.00
40 Horses ................................... 6,000.00
2 Patrol wagons . ....................'....... 500.00
2 Ambulances . ............................. 500.00
i Buckboard . ............................. 75-QO
i Buggy . ................................. 60.00
i Patrol wagon (unserviceable) . ............. 25.00
i Supply wagon . ........................... 50.00
M. R.C.S.-5
MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT
May. .
June .
July . .
489
. 650
.1047
August ............................................785
September . ....................................... 573
October ........................................... 501
November . ....................................... 620
December . ....................................... 714
Total .........................................7615
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR
1908 AS COMPARED WITH THE
EXPENSES FOR 1907
Receipts
Appropriation for 1908 . ......... .$120,000.00
Union Station . .................. 2,350.00
Station House fees . ..............
Patrolmen's Services (special) ....
Unclaimed money; sales of collars,
gloves, sacks, old property, etc.
Expenditures
180.90
I43-50
335.11 $123,009.51
1907 1908
Salaries .............^ 99,019.83 $105,491.59
Horse feed . ......... 5,062.95 5,446.84
Horses . ............. 3,240.00 i,595.00
Horse shoeing. ...... 545-88 683-47
Veterinary services . . 99.00 154-75
Uniforms . .......... 2,924.65 3,007.05
Prisoners' rations.... 923.27 922.13
General improvements
and repairs. ....... 1418.04 403.87
General supplies ..... 1,191.73 1,339.11
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 63
Property . ........... $4,505.67 $822.39
Lights. ............. 606.08 248.72
Fuel. ............... 321.83 . 260.00
Telephone rental .... 256.42 352.44
Printing, Stationery,
etc.............. 37-" 249-03
Gamewell System . .. 475-19 640.89
Postage and Telegr'ms 91.42 134-95
Insurance . .......... 75- x IO.OD
Expenses Chief; convention . ........ 100.00 .:....
Incidentals .......... 186.40 279.24
Totals . ........ .$121,350.47 $122,141.47 $122,141.47
Balance turned in to City Treasurer. .......$ 868.04
Expenses of department for 1903...............5 90,866.13
Expenses of department for 1904............... 89,399.88
Expenses of department for 1905............... 93,029.20
Expenses of department for 1906............... 106,281.04
Expenses of department for 1907............... 121,350.47
Expenses of department for 1908............... 122,141.47
Amount appropriated for 1909................. 130.000.00
Inventory of Property
Police Department grounds . .............. .$20,000.00
Police Headquarters building . ............. 25,000.00
Police outbuildings . ...................... 12,000.00
Gamewell System . ........................ 10,000.00
Inside telephone system . .................. 200.00
40 Horses ................................... 6,000.00
2 Patrol wagons . ...................,s....... 500.00
2 Ambulances . ............................. 500.00
i Buckboard . ............................. 75.00
I Buggy . ................................. 60.00
I Patrol wagon (unserviceable) . ............. 25.00
i Supply wagon . ........................... 50.00
M. R.C. s.s
MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT
5 Sets single harness ........................ $ 125.00
2 Sets double harness . ...................... 100.00
42 Springfield rifles . ......................... 400.00
42 Winchester rifles . ........................ 400.00
109 Revolvers ................................ 1,090.00
32 Saddles, bridles and blankets . .............. 1,300.00
4 Roller top desks . ......................... 300.00
4 Small desks . ............................. 80.00
i Flat top desk, standing . ................... 55-OO
I Steel filing cabinet . ....................... 250.00
r Wooden filing cabinet. .................... 40.00
I Small filing cabinet . ...................... 15.00
I Prisoners' property cabinet . ............... 60.00
93 Clothes lockers . .......................... 360.00
92 Iron cots . ............................... 275.00
90 Mattresses . .............................. 150.00
30 Prisoners' blankets . ...................... 60.00
3 Iron safes ................................ 200:00
i Large table . ............................. 175.00
6 Small tables . ............................. 80.00
7 Revolving desk chairs . .................... 100.00
ii Leather back chairs . ...................... 120.00
45 Court room chairs . ....................... 100.00
7 Stoves for heating . ....................... 155.00
i Cooking stove and utensils . ................ 20.00
3 Clocks ................................... 50.00
i Steel clothes locker . ...................... 50.00
i Medicine chest and contents v .............. 25.00
4 Electric fans . ............................ 120.00
i Art square . .............................. 40.00
8 Rugs . ................................... 30.00
3 Foot mats ..'.............................. 10.00
52 Cuspidors . ............................. 50.00
i Lounge . ................................. 30.00
i Book case ................................ 40.00
i Steel book case . .......................... 7S-OO
20 Window shades . ......................... 40.00
__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________65
Floor coverings . ......................... $ 350.00
Pictures, mirrors, etc. . .................... 50.00
1 Ice box ................................... 5.00
2 Water coolers . ........................... 5.00
3 Pairs handcuffs . .......................... 15.00
2 Bicycles . ................................ 80.00
12 Pairs pillows . ............................ 30.00
34 Sabres ................................... 100.00
50 Web cartridge belts . ...................... 50.00
loo Wreaths ................................. 75-QD
25 Club sockets ............................. . 15.00
100 Badges . ................................. 50.00
100 Clubs .................................... 75-oo
100 Whistles ................................. 25,00
i Letter press and copying outfit. ............ ro.oo
4 Horse blankets . .......................... 15:00
27 Yale locks . .............................. 30.00
2 Wheelbarrows . .......................... 10.00
$81,970.00
GAMEWELL BOXES
Stations
12..Lincoln and River
13.. Bay and Randolph
14..Bay and East Broad
15..Bay and Bull
21..Congress and Abercorn
22. .Broughton and East Broad
23. .Oglethorpe Ave. and East Broad
24. .Broughton and Bull
25. .President and Randolph
31. .York and Bull
32. .Park Avenue and Waters Road
33.. Wheaton and Randolph
43. .Barnard and River
44..Ocean Steamship Wharf
66__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
45..Indian and Fahm
51..Bay and West Broad
52. .Bull and Estill Avenue
53.. Broughton and West Broad
54. .Zubly and Fahm
121. .Oglethorpe Avenue and West Broad
122. .Oglethorpe Avenue and Barnard
123. .McDonough and Drayton
124. .Cemetery and Gwinnett
125..Liberty and West Broad
131..Union Station
144. .Market, South Entrance on Congress
152..Minis and West Broad
212. .Huntington and Whitaker
213. .Waldburg and West Broad
214. .West Broad and Henry Lane
215. .Liberty and East Broad
* 221.. Liberty and Whitaker
242. .Jones and Whitaker
243. .Jones and East Broad
312..Taylor and Lincoln
313. .Huntington and East Broad
314. .Harmon and Wheaton
321.. Bolton and East Broad
322. .Waldburg and Drayton
323..Bull and Thirty-ninth
331. .Anderson and Habersham
34i..Abercorn and Thirty-sixth
4i2..Ogeechee Road and Thirty-sixth
413..Howard and Thirty-ninth
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 67
Report of the Recorder
t
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah :
I have the honor to submit this, my second annual report as Recorder of the City of Savannah.
x I respectfully invite your attention to the comprehensive report of the Chief of Police, which embraces all details connected with this Court and the work it has done.
I have delayed the filing of this report, in order that
the report of the Chief might first be filed, and append
hereto the tabulated statement showing cases heard and
the manner of their disposition, as well as the fines collected, and it will be noted that the number of cases disposed of, as well as the monetary returns from trials, exceed by a considerable margin those of the year before.
Industrial Farm
The Industrial Farm up to the present time has not, in
my opinion, accomplished its purpose for the reason that
no punishment has been inflicted on unruly prisoners and
for the further reason that the detention of the prisoners
at the farm has been made possible only through their
moral fear. The guards being unarmed, and the penalty
of escape being no greater nor more drastic than the original sentence, there has been no way to compel prisoners to
remain in duress. The number of escapes has been exceedingly great and a sentence on the Farm has come to be regarded as a joke. I earnestly recommend your co-operation
with the County Commissioners that this condition of affairs be remedied by giving the power of corporal punishment as well as arming the guards.
6B_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT__________
Escape Misdemeanor
I would also recommend that the legislative enactment
creating the Industrial Farm be so amended as to make one
escaping guilty of a misdemeanor. This would have the
effect of immediately stopping the wholesale escapes that
have taken place in the past.
Larger Scope
My attention has been directed and I have given considerable thought to the action of the Grand Jury of the
County, wherein they recommend that the powers of the
Recorder be enlarged so that he may sentence prisoners to
the County Farm. Were the Recorder permitted to dispose of all misdemeanors with the power of punishment
provided under the section of the Code for such violations
of the law, where no jury trial was demanded, it would be
of great benefit. It would mean quicker disposal of petty
criminals and at the same time relieve the higher court of
an enormous amount of work now done, which is practically
unnecessary, save for the limited punishing powers of the
Recorder. I suggest that your Honorable Body co-operate
with the Grand Jury to bring about this desired condition
of affairs.
The Loiterers
I again direct your attention to and ask the passage of
an ordinance to prevent loitering on the streets. As I pointed
out in my last report there are a large number of undesirable citizens, who do just enough work to take them technically out of the vagrancy class. These constitute the
great majority of our law breakers and if by a suitable ordinance they could be forced to seek steady employment
crime would, in my opinion, be materially lessened.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN E. SCHWARZ,
Recorder City of Savannah.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 69
Fines Collected in Police Court During the Year 1908
January . ............................. .$1,207.55
February . ........................... 1,414-75
March ................................ 1,329.20
April ................................. 1,085.85
May .................................. 1,413.40
June .................................. 1,140.60
July ................................... 1,753-70
August . .............................. 18,372.15
September . ........................... 1,733.65
October . ............................. 1,854.95
November . ........................... 1,485.25
December . ........................... 2,322.55
Total . ...........................$35,113.60
Fines collected for the year 1907......./ 18,255.25
Increase in fines collected in 1908 over
fines collected in 1907. ............ .$16,858.35
Statement of Pines Collected in Police Court for Each Year
from igoa to 1908 Inclusive
1902. .................................$ 6,242.95
1903. ................................. 9,492-90
1904. ................................. 9,328.00
1905. ................................. 10,057.00
1906. .................................. 12,236.00
1907. ................................. 18,255.25
1908. ................................. S
Total Number of Arrests During 1908.
White women . .. :......................... 159
White men . ............................. .2883
Negro women . ............................ 1363
Negro men ................................ 3665
Chinamen . ................................ i
Minors . .................................. 422
Total .................................8493
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Arrests Each Month
Month
March ___ _
April ___________
May _________
June
July ____________
August
October __ ___
Totals _______
Negroes
a2
362
^6i
326
36l
440
/**/
455
412
361
369
532
cr_t->
Whites
157
327
216
208
152
3"y eno.
6e
179
219
259
21 T
1O42
Minors
16
^8
56
59
"*A
21
32
34
43
II
yr
Chinese
o
o
o
o
o
i
o
o
o
0
o
o
I
Total
495
723
637
jy*j
&
1284
fiej
vj*t
591
652
797
-**R/O 8401
Causes of Arrest
Arson . ...........................
Abandonment of wife and children..
Adultery and fornication . .........
Aiding a convict to escape . ........
Assault and battery . ..............
Assault with intent to murder......
Assault with intent to rape.........
Assault with intent to rob..........
Assaulting and stabbing . ..........
Bigamy . .........................
Breaking and entering a railroad car.
Burglary . ........................
Carrying concealed weapons . .;....
Cheating and swindling . ..........
Contempt of Court. ...............
Cruelty to animals . ...............
Cruelty to children . ...............
Cow stealing . ....................
Deserters from the army . .........
2
2
II
I
26
66
3
i
28
i
3
65
32
.42
71
33
2
2
IO
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Deserters from foreign vessels ...................... 21
Disorderly conduct ................................ 2587
Disturbing public worship .......................... i.
Drunk and disorderly . ............................. 1718
Escaped convicts . ................................. 16
Exposure of person . ............................... i
Fast and reckless driving ........................... 35
Forgery . ......................................... 10
Gambling ......................................... 101
Involuntary manslaughter .......................... 8
Illegal voting . .................................... I
Incest . ........................................... i
Impersonating an officer ............................ 2
Keeping a disorderly house . ........................ 3
Keeping and maintaining a gambling house........... 3
Keeping a gambling device for the hazarding of money. I
Keeping a place of business open on Sabbath.......... 18
Larceny after trust . ............................... 28
Larceny from the house ............................ 89
Larceny from the person ............................ 35
Larceny, grand . ................................... 3
Larceny, simple . .................................. 497
Lunacy . .......................................... 9
Malicious mischief . ................................ 5
Murder . .......................................... 15
Not confining a vicious dog ......................... 3
Perjury . .......................................... i
Pointing a pistol not in own defense......'............ 27
Rape . ............................................ 4
Robbery by intimidation ............................ I
Robbery by force . .................................. 29
Shooting at another not in his own defense............ 5
Shooting on public highway ........................ I
Stealing a horse . .................................. 3
Stealing a ride on a railroad train.................... 14
Suspicious characters . ............................. 562
Sending threatening letters ......................... 2
Vagrancy . ........................................ 139
72 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT
Violating city ordinance . ........................... 1848
Violating automobile ordinance . .................... 71
Violating prohibition law . ......................... 88
Vote buying . ..................................... 2
Vote selling . ...................................... i
Wife beating . ................................... 1. 6
Arrests upon requests of other counties and states..... 60
Disposition of Above Cases
Sentenced in Recorder's Court...............4256
Dismissed in Recorder's Court...............2603
Sentenced and sentence suspended by Recorder 117
Turned over to Superior Court............... 155
Turned over to City Court.................. 683
Turned over to Ordinary's Court............. 26
Turned over to various County Sheriffs....... 60
Turned over to Foreign Vessels.............. 21
Turned over to Army and Navy.............. 10
Suspicious characters released . ............. 562
Total .......:.........................8493
NINETEENTH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA.
FOR THE YEAR
ENDING
December 31, 19O8
THOMAS BAEI.ANTYNE
SUPERINTENDENT
FIRE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH,
FOR* THE YEAR 1908.
R. J. Davant, Chairman.
A. S. Guckenheimer J. F. Perritt
C. G. Wilkinson H. F. Wilson
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Thomas Ballantyne ...................... Superintendent
J. J. Connelly....................... Asst. Superintendent
P. F. Curry .......................Clerk and Storekeeper
G. T. Johnston ........................ Electric Inspector
F. J. Kilroy .............................. Fire Inspector
D. S. O'Connor ......................Asst. Fire Inspector
W. D. Claiborne .............. Superintendent Fire Alarm
ROLL OF HONOR
Members of Department December 31, 1908.
October 17, 1907, Foreman Arthur M. Rogers, Meritorious Service.
September 8th, 1903, Driver John L. Lady, Courageous
Conduct.
September 8th, 1903, Fireman John P. Duffy, Meritorious
Service.
September I4th, 1903, Driver Hugh J. Larkin, Courageous Conduct.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 75
Superintendent's Report
Office of the Superintendent of the Fire Department.
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1909.
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah:
GentlemenI have the honor to submit my second annual report of the operations and conditions of the Fire
Department of the City for the year ending December 3ist,
1908, this report being the nineteenth Annual Report of the
Paid Fire Department.
The total force of the Department at the close of the
year was ninety (90) men as follows:
I Superintendent.
i Assistant Superintendent.
i Clerk and Storekeeper.
I Superintendent Fire Alarm.
i Electric Inspector.
i Fire Inspector.
i Assistant Fire Inspector.
6 Foremen of Engine Companies.
6 Assistant Foremen of Engine Companies.
2 Foremen of Chemical and Hose Companies.
2 Assistant Foremen of Chemical and Hose Companies.
6 Engineers of Steamers.
19 Drivers.
2 Tillermen.
38 Firemen.
2 Extra Firemen.
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During the year the following changes were made in
the force:
&
i Engineer died from natural causes.
i Engineer re-instated.

i Engineer dismissed.
i Foreman made Engineer.
i Assistant Foreman made Foreman.
i Fireman made Assistant Foreman.
1 Clerk and 5 Firemen resigned.
2 Firemen dismissed.
3 Firemen re-instated.
i Clerk and 4 firemen, appointed, also 2 Extra Men, leaving the force 90, the number authorized by City Ordinance.
FORCE BY COMPANIES
Fire Station No. i
518-520-522 Broughton Street, East.
Name Capacity In Service
T. J. Fogerty............ Foreman . ............. 10 years
J. J. Whalen............Assistant Foreman ..... 5 "
J. A. Goette............ Engineer ............. 4 "
W. J. Cleary............Driver Engine . .......24 "
W. F. Carrick...........Driver Wagon ........ 5 "
J. A. Lane, Jr...........Driver Supt.'s Buggy... 3 "
F. Goritz . .............. Fireman .............. 7 "
T. Walsh . .............Fireman .............. 5 "
J. J. Hunter . ........... Fireman . ............. i "
J. Higgins . ............ Fireman .............. i "
T. J. Ryan . ............ Fireman . ............. 2 mos.
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Fire Station No. a
Indian and West Broad Streets.
Name Capacity In Service
A. P. McFarland..... ...Foreman . .............22 years
M. J. Roach............Assistant Foreman ..... 8 "
D. P. Murphy........... Engineer . ............ 10 "
T. F. Lovett............ Driver Engine . ....... 10 "
L. F. Henderson........ Driver Wagon ........ ro "
J. C. Cooper.......,.'... Driver Truck ......... 10 "
B. Leddy . ..............Tillerman . ............10 "
J. Rottenburg . .........Fireman . ............. 5 "
G. F. Kilroy . ......... .Fireman .............. 4 "
V. S. Pacetti . ..........Fireman .............. 4 "
J. C. Hirt. .............Fireman .............. 3 "
J. W. Whalen...........Fireman . ............. 3 "
J. J. Fitzpatrick......... Fireman . ............. 3 "
P. E. Forehan.......... .Fireman . ............. I "
R. M. Richardson..... ...Fireman . ............. i "
R. J. Hayes.............Fireman . ............. I "
Fire Station No. 3
Headquarters, Central Station, Oglethorpe Avenue and
Abercorn Street.
Name Capacity In Service
A. J. Toshach........... Foreman . ............. 22 years
C. V. Egense...........Assistant Foreman . ... 18 "
S. W. Peck............. Engineer ............. 3 "
J. C. Sheahan........... Driver Engine ........ 5 "
T. J. Kearney........... Driver Wagon ........ 5
B. E. Sheppard..........Driver Truck ......... 5 "
M. F. Morehead.........Tillerman . ............ 10 "
E. T. Morrissey.........Fireman . ............. 7 "
J. M. Hanley............ Fireman . ............. 5 "
W. F. White............Fireman . '............. 4 "
R. C. Smith.............Fireman . ............. 4 "
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Name Capacity In Service
C. C. Edwards ..........Driver Asst. Supt. Buggy 2 years
M. F. Harvey .......... Fireman .............. 2 "
J. S. O'Brien............ Fireman .............. 2
J. R. Wohanka .........Fireman .............. 2 "
R. J. O'Keefe ...........Fireman ............... I
J. P. Chaplin, Jr. ........Fireman ......... ..... 2 mos.
Fire Station No. 4
606 Barnard Street.
N^ame Capacity In Service
T. D. Brunson ..........Foreman .............. 11 years
J. J. Hearn .............Assistant Foreman ..... 12 "
W. J. Futch ............Engineer .............. 10 "
C. W. Stein ........... .Driver Engine ......... 3 "
G. C. Donnelly .........Driver Wagon ......... 18 "
W. H. Remley .*........ .Driver Truck .......... 7 "
J. P. Duffy .............Fireman .............. 11 "
J. L. Lady ..............Fireman .............. 8 "
C. W, Ellis .............Fireman .............. 6 "
J. H. Alien .............Fireman .............. 3 "
Geo. Campsen, Jr. .......Fireman .............. 2 mos.
W. J. Barrett ...........Fireman .............. 2 mos.
Fire Station No. 5
n Henry Street, East.
Name Capacity In Service
A. M. Rogers ...........Foreman .............. 12 years
H. F. Corley ............Assistant Foreman ..... 18 "
C. A. Christians ........Engineer .............. 17 "
L. Walsh ..............Driver Engine ......... 2 '*
M. F. Sullivan ..........Driver Wagon ......... 5 "
J. Henderson ........... Fireman .............. 4 "
J. N. Egense ............Fireman .............. i "
J. E. McDonough .......Fireman .............. I "
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Fire Station No. 6
Thirty-Eighth and Barnard Streets.
Name Capacity In Service
C. M. Burnham .........Foreman ......... ..... 12 years
D. V. Whitaker ........Assistant Foreman... ..9
L,. Trebony .............Engineer .............. 19
J. H. Monsees ..........Driver Engine ......... 3 "
F. H. Thompson ........Driver Wagon ........ 12 "
W. B. Jones ............Fireman .............. 9
J. A. McGrath ..........Fireman .............. 8
E. J. Storey.............Fireman .............. 2 "
Chemical Company No. i
Central Station, Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street.
Name Capacity In Service
J. Murphy ..............Foreman .............. 8 years
T. Flynn ...............Assistant Foreman ..... 10 "
R. B. Hearn ............Driver ................ 8 "
G. E. Johnson ..........Fireman .............. 8 "
J. P. Kavanaugh ........Fireman .............. 2 "
Hose Company No. i
515 Waldburg Street, East.
Name Capacity In Service
J. O'Leary ..............Foreman ........ ...... 15 years
T. Hamilton ...........Assistant Foreman .. ...15 "
W. W. Pringle..........Driver ................ 12 "
H. J. Larkin ............ Fireman ........ ...... 18 "
M. R.C. S.-6
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EXPENSES
The Expenses were sub-divided as follows:
Salaries ......................................$78,931.88
Printing and stationer}' ........................ 108.15
Feed and stock ....^.......................... 6,697.34
Horse Shoeing ................................ 885.23
Treatment of sick stock ........................ 341.00
Additional stock .............................. 1,250.00
Harness and repairs to same ................... 236.88
Repairs to apparatus .......................... 1,523.71
Engine, coal and wood ......................... 49-50
Stove and heater, coal and wood ............... 1,162.50
Gas and illuminating oil ....................... 542.17
Lubricating oils and waste ..................... 53-77
Soda and Acid ................................ 103.59
Beds and bedding for men ...................... 3.25
Miscellaneous shop tools ...................... 11.03
Furniture and fixtures ......................... 237.04
Implements of the service ..................... 127.51
Paints, varnish, etc ............................ 673.29
Repairs to buildings ........................... 1,479.28
Additional Hose .............................. 2,700.00
Boxes, instruments, wires, tools, etc ............. 6.95
Telephone rent ............................... 79-92
Cleaning tools, etc ............................. 296.33
Repairs to heaters ............................. 18.67
Ice .......................................... 125.00
Surgeon fees ....................i............. 70.00
Rent of houses ................................. 60.00
Incidentals ................................... 357-96
Pensions ...................................... 870.00
$99.001.95
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ESTIMATED VALUE OF DEPARTMENT PROPERTY
Fire Station No. i ............................ .$20,750.00
Fire Station No. 2 ............................ 26,195.00
Fire Station No. 3 ............................. 51,555.00
Fire Station No. 4 ............................. 21,514.00
Fire Station No. 5 ............................. 14,820.00
Fire Station No. 6 ............................. 10,530.00
Chemical Station No. i ........................ 3,364.00
Hose Station No. i ............................ 3,862.00
Fire Alarm System ........................... 30,446.00
Miscellaneous ................................ 3,435.00
$186,471.00
EXPENSES BY STATIONS
Fire Station No. i ............................ .$12,847.77
Fire Station No. 2 ............................. 15,999.41
Fire Station No. 3 ............................. 17,877.58
Fire Station No. 4 ............................. 13,071.61
Fire Station No. 5 ............................. 8,147.86
Fire Station No. 6 ............................. 8,285.30
Chemical Station No. I ......................... 5,487.84
Hose Company No. i .......................... 4,168.01
Fire Alarm ................................... 610.25
General Expenses ............................. 12,506.32
$99,001.95
DESCRIPTION OF ROLLING STOCK
Engine No. i.First Size Double Pump LaFrance.
Engine No. 2.Double Extra First Size Double Pump
LaFrance.
Engine No. 3.First Size Double Pump LaFrance.
Engine No. 4.Third Size Double Pump LaFrance'.
Engine No. 5.Fifth Size Double Pump LaFrance.
Engine No. 6.Second Size Single Pump Amoskeag.
Engme No. 7.Second Size Single Pump Jeffers.
Reserve Engine No. 8.Second Size Double Pump LaFrance.
MAYOR'S ANNUM. REPORT
Hose Tenders
No. I.One two-horse wagon.
No. 2.One two-horse wagon.
No. 3.One two-horse wagon.
No. 4.One two-horse wagon.
No. 5.One two-horse wagon (See Combinations.)
No. 6.One two-horse wagon (See Combinations.)
Hose No. i.One two-horse wagon.
Reserve.One one-horse reel.

Chemical Engines
Chemical No. i.One Holloway Double-tank, 85 gallons
each.
Hook and Ladder Trucks
No. i.Hayes' Aerial Extension, 55 feet.
No. 2.Leverich Wood Frame Tiller Truck, 52 feet extension.
No. 3.Rumsey and Co.'s Light Steel Frame City
Truck (See Combinations.)
One New 75-foot Aerial Truck ordered, to be delivered
March 1st.
Combinations
No. 2.Originally Holloway Combinations with double
tank, 35 gallons each. One tank taken off.
No. 5.Tank from Holloway Chemical Engine placed
under seat of Hose Wagon.
No. 6.Originally Holloway Chemical Engine, with
double tanks, 65 gallons each; remodeled in 1902, and
changed into a hose wagon with one tank under seat.
Truck No. 3.Tank from Holloway Combinations, hung
under truck frame.
One New Combination Wagon ordered, to be delivered
February ist.
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Supply and Coal Wagons
One Two-Horse large wagon.
Three One-Horse small wagons.
Officers' Vehicles
One Superintendent's four-wheel buggy.
One Assistant Superintendent's four-wheel buggy.
Hose
On January ist, 1908, the Department owned 18,200 feet
of hose.
Since that date 4,000 feet of 2j^-inch hose were purchased.
Two thousand feet of condemned hose were sold. 1,500
feet yet in reserve to be disposed of.
The inventory of hose on December 3ist, shows 21,550
feet, classed as follows:
Very Good ...................... 17,150 feet
Chemical hose good .............. 900 feet
No Good ........................ 3,500 feet
Total .....................21,550 feet
Horses
On January ist, 1908, there were in service 44 horses.
During the year 3 horses, "Mack," "Eli," "Johnnie," were
condemned and sold.
*
Five new horses were purchased during the year. We
now have 46 horses.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Repairs to Apparatus
Superintendent's Buggy; repainted and one new rubber
tire.
Assistant Superintendent's Buggy; repainted and new
rubber tires.
No. IEngine; New plungers and valves, and general
over-hauling.
No. 2Engine; New plungers.
No. 3Wagon; Two new tices and felloes.
No. 4Engine; New grate bars and repairs to boiler.
No. 3Truck; One new pole.
No. 5Wagon; One new doubletree.
No. 5Engine; Repairs to running gear.
No. 7Engine; New boiler, general over-hauling to machinery and running gear, also repainting.
Supply Wagons; General over-hauling and repainting.
No. iChemical; Rear tires reset.
Injuries to Employees
January I5th, Driver J. H. Alien, Engine No. 2, was
pulled out of seat, and broke his arm, in response to box 7.
Off duty 46 days.
February 2ist, Fireman J. H. Roley, Engine No. 4,
sprained ankle sliding down pole in response to box 42. Off
duty 35 days.
June I2th, Fireman J. McGrath, Engine No. 6, while
working at fire, fell bruising his leg. No time lost.
July 22d, Fireman J. McGrath, Engine No. 6, while
working at fire in Byck Printing Co., was cut by falling
glass, on ankle. Off duty 8 days, 16 hours.
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July 23rd, Fireman J. A. Lane, Jr., Engine No. I, stepped
on nail at fire of Smith and Kelly. Off duty 6 days.
July 28th, Driver J. Monsees, Engine No. 6, horse stepped
on his foot and slightly injured it. No time lost.
August I2th, Fireman J. Hunter, Engine No. i, while
working at fire Southern Phosphate Co., received a severe
blow from piece of timber on back. Off duty 13 days.
September 7th, Assistant Foreman J. J. Hearn, Engine
No. 4, while on practice run, injured himself while stepping
off the wagon. Off duty 45 days.
September i6th, Assistant Foreman T. Flynn, Chemical
Company No. I, while exercising horse was thrown, spraining his ankle. Off duty 15 days.
November I3th, Assistant Foreman T. Flynn, Chemical
Company No. I, while having horse clipped, horse reared,
pawing him over eye and on back. Off duty 4 days and 16
hours.
*
November i6th, Fireman J. Hunter, Engine Co. No. I,
while working at fire at box 72, bruised his knee cap. Off
duty 3 days.
s
December 2nd, Fireman J. Hirt, Engine No. 2, while
working at fire, box 54, pipe got away from him, injuring his
nose. Off duty i day.
December 5th, Driver J. Cooper, Truck No. 2, while
working at fire box 54, sprained his wrist. Off duty 4 days
and 16 hours.
December 25th, Driver W. F. Carrick, while holding
horses, horses became frightened, stepping on his foot. Off
duty i day and 12 hours.
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Accidents to Horses
January ist "Charlie and Dixie" of No. s's Engine, while
responding to box 45, ran into box 47, severely bruising
team.
"Charlie" out of service 8 days, "Dixie" out of service 14
days.
January 25th, "Hampton" of No. 6's Engine, cut the inside of the left foot getting up in stall. Out of service 9 days.
February I5th, "Dennis" of No. 2*s Engine, broke away
from station at 4.00 p. m., falling into railroad trestle. Out
of service 22 days.
April ist, "Dick" of No. i's Wagon, while responding to
box 27, slipped and fell, severely bruising himself. Out of
service 21 days.
September 8th, Truck team "Sandy and Tabo" of No.
I, collided with a wagon while responding to box 28, slightly bruising team. Not out of service.
Accidents to Apparatus
May 23rd, Assistant Superintendent's buggy, while responding to fire alarm box 65, broke shaft. Out of service
2 days.
May 29th, No. 5's wagon, while responding to fire alarm
box 125, broke doubletree. Out of service 2 hours.
November I4th, No. 3*3 Truck, while responding to telephone alarm, collided with a wagon and broke pole. Out of
service 6 hours.
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IN MEMORIAM.
George Mouro
Assistant Superintendent, entered the Department February 6, 1878; died December 20, 1906, from injuries received at a fire December 19, 1906.
E. P. Daley
Hoseman of Engine Company No. 5; entered the Department October 6, 1902; died December 20, 1906, from injuries
received at a fire December 19, 1906.
H. J. Eady
Hoseman of Engine .Company No. 5; entered the Department November 9, 1904;. killed in the discharge of his
duty at a fire December 19, 1906.
Robert J. Glass
Assistant Foreman of Chemical Company No. I; entered
the Department October I, 1884; died from natural causes
July 31, 1907.
DIED DURING THE YEAR
John V. Bordnave
Engineer of Engine Company No. 2, entered the Department January I, 1870; died from natural causes June 8, 1908.
BUILDINGS
Inside of buildings and stalls have been repainted and
repaired, except Hose Company No. i. This building will
shortly be dispensed with, when we move into our New Fire
Station at Gwinnett and Paulsen streets, about February
ist, 1909. The new house will be Engine Company No. 7.
I take great pleasure in reporting to you that our new station will be the most modern and up-to-date in the City.
It will add a much better protection to the Southeastern
section of the City than it has ever had.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
During the year the headquarters of the Fire Department
were moved from No. 2 Engine Company, Indian and West -
Broad Streets, to Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street,
where a new office was erected over the east wing of Engine Company No. 3.
Fire Alarm System
I am pleased to report the purchase of nine (9) new fire
alarm boxes which were placed in front of public school
buildings and one for Central Railroad Company.
For a more extended and detailed report of this system,
I beg to refer you to the report of Superintendent of Fire
Alarm, W. D. Claiborne, hereto attached.
Recommendations
For Southwestern section of City, in the neighborhood
of the Union Station which is very thickly populated, and
also has very bad streets, at present; is not so well protected from present Fire Stations, I would respectfully recommend the erection of a new Fire Station for this section
of the City. If it is not possible at present to do so, a Hose
Company should be established.
I would also respectfully recommend an increase in salary of Sio.oo a month for our Electrical Inspector, Mr. G. T.
Johnston, who has proven a very efficient, industrious and
capable officer. You will note by his report, an increase in
inspections, and very material increase in the revenue to the
City.
Alarms
The total number of alarms was 258, distributed as follows :
From street boxes ...................... 69 calls
By telephone .......................... 129 "
By local calls .......................... 52 "
False alarms ........................... 8 "
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The alarms were answered as follows:
Engine Company No. i ..................49 calls
Engine Company No. 2 .................. 50 "
Engine Company No. 3 .................. 52 "
Engine Company No. 4 ..................37 "
Engine Company No. 5 ..................30 "
Engine Company No. 6 .................. 18 "
Chemical Company No. i................. 52 "
Hose Company No. i .................... 12 "
Truck Company No. I ...................39 "
Truck Company No. 2 ...................33 "
Truck Company No. 3 ...................63 "
* Alarms were divided as follows: "
Between River and Jones Streets ........ 138 calls
Between Jones and Anderson Streets .... 78 "
Between Anderson and City Limits ...... 28 "
Outside the City Limits ................ 14 "
The largest number of alarms came from street boxes 35
and 54, a total of 5 from each.
The greatest number of alarms were received during the
month of 'December, a total of 38. January comes next
with 30. July, with 13, shows the lowest of any month during the year. Friday is credited with the greatest number,
58, and Wednesday with the smallest, 25.
The largest number occurred between the hours of 12
o'clock noon and 6 P. M., a total of 68, and the smallest
number between the hours of midnight and 6 A. M., a total
of 45-
Causes
The causes, as ascertained, were as follows:
Smoke issuing .......................... 133
Explosions ............... ........... 39
Foul chimneys .......................... 61
False and test ........................... 21
Beyond City limits ...................... 4
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Of these 81 occurred in brick or stone buildings, 173 in
wooden buildings, and 4 in other than buildings, and they
were brought about in heating, 193; in illuminating, 55; in
other ways, 10. The fires were found in dwellings, 148; in
business houses, 58; and in other than buildings, 52.
The direct causes of fires were attributed to the following :
Careless children............. ............ 8
Electric wires ............................II
Overheated stoves ........................ 16
Carelessness .............................34
Defective construction .................... 19
Defective flues ...........................41
Incendiary and supposed Incendiary ....... ro
Flying sparks ............................ 19
Unknown ...............................26
Explosions ............... ............24
Foul chimneys ........................... 15
False and test ............................ 21
Beyond City limits ....................... 4
Others .................................. 10
One hundred and ninety-nine were confined to points
of origin, or before they had made any headway.
Seventeen were confined to the floor on which they originated ; 29 were confined to the building in which they
originated, and n extended to adjoining buildings. There
were 2 conflagrations.
Fires were extinguished as follows:
By chemical streams .................... rot
By hydrant streams ..................... 31
By engine streams ...................... 32
By buckets of water ..................... 61
Out when Department arrived ........... 33
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Losses
The total loss for the year was $171,465.00 divided as follows:
On buildings ............,.......$ 30,687.00
On contents ..................... 140,778.00
The greatest loss occurred during the month of August,
and the smallest during the month of October.
The following comparative statement is respectfully submitted :
1890 ................. 169 $139^86.84 13.2
1891 ................. 190 345,265.84 19.2
1892 ................. 208 166,837.46 11.8
1893 ................. 183 , 172,986.39 7-8
1894 ................. 168 452,407.36 9.6
1895 ................. 179 112,645.26 5.8
1896 ................. 196 390.970-23 ".2
1897 ................. 195 96,293.75 4-3
1898 ................. 293 440,630.78 10.2
1899 ................. 238 i53,599-83 6.4
1900 ................. 225 41,837-00 3-3
1901 ................. 263 61,743.75 5.7
1902 ................. 261 54,i57-50 3-6
1903 ................. 263 93.675-90 5-5
1904 ................. 286 183,420.50 10.2
1905 ................. 315 80,232.50 2.6
1906 ................. 280 119,720.98 4-3
1907 ................. 259 291,107.00 8-9
1908 ................. 258 171465.00 5.3
In conclusion, I beg to submit the attached tabulated
statement of alarms, fires, their causes, locations, etc.
I .desire to extend my thanks to his Honor the Mayor,
and to the Honorable City Council, to the Committee on
Fire, for the prompt and favorable response to such requests
as I have made from time to time; to the Police Department
for their co-operation and assistance at fires and to all the
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City officials for the many favors and interest they have
manifested in the well being of the Department.
To my assistant, J. J. Connelly, I am under obligations
for assistance and courtesy shown. I also desire to thank
the Electrical and Fire Inspectors and my clerical force
for assistance rendered.
To the Officers and men of the entire Department, I
have naught but words of praise. They have worked hard
and faithfully when required to do so. They have been
prompt and courteous at all times, and I would further
extend grateful acknowledgments for the assistance rendered and the faithful and efficient manner in which they
have performed all their duties.
To the Press and Public in general I desire to return
my sincere thanks for compliments received for the good
and efficient work done by this Department.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS BALLANTYNE,
Superintendent Fire Department.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 93
Value of Property and Loss by Fire, 1908
Percentage of Loss to Property Involved, 5.3 per cent.
MONTH
March . ..............]
May .................
July ......... ........
August ...............
September ...... .....
October ..............
December ............
Value of
Property
Involved
$ 167,092.00
570,785.00
9LS33-00
202.430.00
420,655.00
105,975-00
319,000.00
216,122.00
771,000.00
94,576.00
16,000.00
246,224.00
LOSS
Buildings | Contents
$ 1,174-00
3,028.00
189.00
301.00
3,613-00
2.165.00
5,081.00
10,097.00
1,253.00
107.00
1,059.00
2,620.00
$ 51.00
8,652.00
266.00
28.00
3,104.00
13,039.00
31,750.00
50,105.00
28,380.00
26.00
52.00
5,325.00
Total Loss
$ 1,225.00
1 1. 680.00
455-00
329.00
6,717.00
15.204.00
36,831.00
60,202.00 29,633-00 133-00
I.III.OO 7,945.00
Totals .......... .|$3,22i,392.oo[$30,687.oo|$i40,778.oo|$i7i,465.oo
Fires beyond City limits during year 1908
Value of
Property Involved
$118.000.00
LOSS
Buildings
$2,50O.OO
Contents
$2,IOO.OO
Total Loss
$4,6OO.OO
Alarms, 1908Manner of Receipt
MONTH
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October . .... .......
December ...........
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96 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Electric Inspector's Report
Savannah, Ga., January ist, 1909.
Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, Superintendent
Savannah Fire Department,
Dear Sir:I herewith respectfully submit my report
from January ist, to December 3ist, 1908, inclusive:
Incandescent lights ....................... 13,781
Fixtures for incandescent lights ........... 1,029
Lights and fixtures ....................... 2,262
Electric fans .............................. 445
Arc lights ............................... 282
Electric Signs ............................ 35
Electric motors .......................... 137
Changing wires .......................... 23
Electric irons ............................ 6
Picture machines ......................... 8
Electric pianos ........................... ii
Charging rheostats ....................... 13
Phonograph machines . ................... 18
Massage machines ........................ 3
Rectifiers ................................ 4
A total of 2,000 inspections were made and fees to the
amount of $1,276.50 to be collected.
The amount collected by the City Treasurer was
$1,346.50.
The above includes inspections of wiring and other elec
trie services for temporary work. $70.00 over in report are
collections of 1907.
I am, very respectfully,
G. T. JOHNSTON,
Electric Inspector.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 97
Fire Inspector's Report
Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1909.
Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, Superintendent
Fire Department,
Dear Sir:I respectfully beg to submit my report of
inspections made during the year 1908. There were a total
of 2,413 inspections made, classed as follows:
Inflammable material in buildings and yards .......... 235
Fire hydrants, and fire alarm boxes blocked .......... 10
Places that had fireworks stored on premises......... 70
Dynamite and other high explosives found in places.. 9
Defective wiring found, notified Electric Inspector.... 24
Bars ordered across windows, open elevator shaft beneath them .................. ................. 41
Defective stoves, chimneys and flues ................ 520
Cellars and grating filled with inflammable material
and trash ..................................... 190
Places O. K. on first inspection ...................... 480
Broken window glasses, ordered fixed................ 25
Places that had gasoline on hand ................... 175
Special duty performed, such as answering fire alarms,
etc ...................................