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MAYOR AND ALDERMEN FOR 1909 AND 1910
Mayor
GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN
Chairman of Council
ABE S. GUCKENHEIMER
Vice-Chairman of Council
W. F. McCAULEY .
CRAIG BARROW
F. C. BATTEY
J. H. H. ENTELMAN
J. B. GAUDRY
G. A. GORDON
A. S. GUCKENHEIMER
Aldermen
R. M. HULL
M. J. KAVANAUGH
W. F. McCAULEY
H. S. MEINHARD
A. VETSBURG
C. G. WILKINSON
H. E. WILSON
COMMISSIONERS, 1909 AND 1910
Park and Tree
P. D. Baffin, Chairman
T. H. McMillan
S. E. Theus
Sinking Fund
Geo. J. Mills, Chairman
Chas. G. Bell, Secretary
L. Adler
Chas. S. Etlis
I. A. Solomons
E. W. Bell
John Lyons
Pilotage
Jas. M. Barnard, Chairman
Geo. P. Walker
Van B. A very
J. Florance Minis
W. W. Williamson
Joseph Hull
J. Cooper Harris. Secretary
Massie School
Hon. Geo. W. Tiedeman
Alderman \\. F. McCaulev Dr. H. W. Hesse
CITY OFFICERS, 1909 AND 1910
Mayor ___:George W. Tiedeman
Secretary to the MayorNeyle Colquitt
Clerk of Council___:_______________N. P. Corish
Assistant Clerk of CouncilChas. V. Hernandez
Bacteriologist____Dr. V. H. Bassett
Chief of Police___________W. G. Austin
First Lieutenant of PoliceS. N. Harris
Second Lieutenant of PoliceJoseph McCool
Third Lieutenant of Police____________T. C. Murphy
City Treasurer-_____________C. S. Hardee
City Engineer J. W. Howard
City Engineer (Assistant)_-________W. O'D. Rockwell
City Attorney_______i_______S. B. Adams
City Marshal1Fred Wessels, Jr.
Deputy City Marshal_____Wilkie Brown
Cfty Physicians (2 white)_B. H. Gibson and R. V. Harris
City Physicians (2 colored)__C. P. Tyson and P. E. Love
Clerk of the Market___________ ____T. B. Gracen
Clerk of the Market (Assistant)_____G. B. Whatley
Director of Public Works____________Harry Willink
Harbor Master__L-______John Carr
Health Officer___________________W. F. Brunner
Chief Sanitary InspectorHenry 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___J. D. Harms
Port Warden _______________________Fred Hull
Plumbing Inspector _____________A. Robider
Recorder -John E. Schwarz
Superintendent Scavenger Department-_Thomas Cooley
City Officer*, 1909 and 1910Conttaned
Superintendent Fire Department Thomas Ballantyne
Assistant Superintendent Fire DepartmentJ. J. Connally
Superintendent Waterworks J. P. Figg
Consulting Engineer Waterworks________H. S. Jaudon
Tax Assessors, Chairman H. S. Dreese
Tax Assessors (2)A. B. Palmer and C. K. Konemann
Custodian City Hall ______________R. W. Ferguson
BUDGET FOR 1910
Ordinance read in Council for the first time December
1, 1909, read a second time December 29, 1909, amended,
placed upon its passage, adopted and approved.
BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1910
Fixed Expenses for the Year 1910
Interest on bonded debt _'_____________$ 123,000.00
Sinking fund ___________________ 33,250.00
Total __________________$ 156,250.00
Maintenance of Regular City Departments
Departments Appropriations
Bacteriological Laboratory _$ 7,500.00
Evergreen Cemetery 5,000.00
Laurel Grove Cemetery . 5,000.00
Parks and Squares __________ 12,000.00
Board of Health __________________ 20,000.00
Charity ______________________ 5,000.00
City clocks ____________________ 400.00
City Hall and insurance 6,000.00
City lighting _____________________ 27,000.00
Dispensary ______________________ 4,500.00
Drainage and dry culture _-__ 10,000.00
Fire Department and uniforms __-- 116,700.00
Harbor and wharves _____ 5,000.00
Hospitals, white, including Georgia Infirmary 13,500.00
Hospitals, colored, trustees appointed by city 900.00
House drainage 6,000.00
Incidentals, including office charity 5,000.00
Law Department incidentals ___ 600.00
Market ____________-________ 6,000.00
Notes, opening streets _______ 24,861.69
Notes, resurfacing asphalt streets 42,817.92
Notes, park purposes ______________ 17,855.00
Notes, waterworks extension _____ 1,462.40
Notes, paving streets 23,723.58
Opening streets, new__________ 1,000 00
Pensions, police and firemen __ 6,200.00
Police _________________________ 131,000.00
Police reserves ___________________ 3,250.00
Budget for 1910Continued
Printing and stationery _. _____________$ 5,000.00
Public Library, white _______________ 5,100.00
Public Library, colored ______________ 360.00
Plumbing Inspector ________ 1,750.00
Storm sewers _'.______________________ 2,500.00
Salaries ________________________ 51,200.00
Scavenger Department _______________ 50,000.00
Scavenger Department, Electric Railway contract ________________________ 8,000.00
Sink Department, O. E. M.____________ 5,500.00
Streets and lanes ___i_ 82,500.00
Resurfacing gravel and shell _________ 6,000.00
Waterworks, new and old ___________ 60.000.00
Total_____________________$ 786,680.59
New Improvements to be Made in 1910. to be Passed on by
Council Before Expenditure
New engine house ____$ 7,000.00
Auto fire engine 6,500.00
Grading new streets _ 2,000.00
Gamewell system _________________ 6,500.00
Paving streets ___________________ 55,000.00
Waterworks, extension and improvements__ 5,000.00
Tree planting ____________ 2,000.00
Daffin Park _____________________ 2,000.00
Storm sewers _______________________ 1,000.00
Grass plats, East and West Broad Streets __ 1.000.00
Improvements of The Strand ___________ 3,000.00
Evergreen Cemetery ______________ 10,000.00
Sidewalks ___!________________ 5,000.00
Market ____________ 10,000.00
Henry Street subway _______________ 17,000.00
Total _____________$ 133,000.00
Total Budget for Year 1910____________81,075,930.59
INDEX
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Assessments for Taxation for Fifteen Years _________ 428
Bacteriological Laboratory, Four Views of___-___.294-295
Bank Clearings at Savannah for Fourteen Years______416-417
Board of Sanitary Commissioners--__.._________247-291
Board of Tax Assessors___-__________________ 41. 42
Bonaventure Cemetery._ __.___________ 346
Budget for 1910 ___________________________ 7, 8
Building Inspector __________________1______ 39
Charity Hospital ________________________363-365
Chief of Police _____--_________________ 43-80
City Attorney _______________________353-358
City Bacteriologist -_____-____________293-312
City Dispensary .__._.___315-320
City Engineer _-____________187-246
City Marshal __:___ 35-38
City Officers __-_________ 5, 6
City Physicians _____________ 313
City Treasurer .__...____1__141-155
Clerk of the Market --__________347, 348
Commissioners 4
Communications and Reports to Council in 1909 ______589-615
Comparative Railway Distances 422
Director of Public Works __-_________________169-186
Electric Inspector 117
Exports of Lumber ._____-426-427
Exports of Rosin* -.________.422-423
Exports of Spirits of Turpentine_________________424-425
Exports of Upland Cotton .420-421
Exports of Sea Island Cotton, etc. _-__-_________ 426
Fire Inspector .135, 136
Georgia Infirmary 371, 372
Harbor Master ___________349-351
Health Officer ___________________________247-291
Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten Association .401-414
Laurel Grove Cemetery 345
Mayor and Aldermen 3
Mayor's Annual Message 13-31
Ordinances Passed in 1909 __._..._____.431-554
Park and Tree Commission 323-346
Park View Sanitarium _..-367. 368
INDEXContinued
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Plumbing Inspector _____________321, 322
Public Institutions ______.______359-372
Public Library ____________________________373-394
Public Library (colored) .____________.__395-400
Recorder of Police Court ___.__-___________ 81-86
Report of Special Agent -119-134
Resolutions Adopted in 1909___-_______-_____555-588
Savannah Bank Clearings Compared with Ten Other Cities.418-419
Savannah Hospital _____ 369
Savannah's Climate ____-___-___________ 429
Savannah's Traffic and Transportation Facilities _____418, 420
Sinking Fund Commissioners _ 33, 34
Statistics of the City of Savannah ___4I5-429
St. Joseph's Hospital -__.___361. 362
Superintendent Fire Alarm system _,____137-13y
Superintendent Fire Department _ 87-116
Superintendent Water Works Department _157-168
Total Value Imports and Exports for Fiscal Year 424
THIRD
ANNUAL REPORT
OF
HON. GEO. W. TIEDEMAN
MAYOR
OF
SAVANNAH, GA.

Third Annual Message
of
GEO. W. TIEDEMAN
Mayor of Savannah
Savannah, Ga., January 12, 1910
To the Board of Aldermen, City of Savannah
Gentlemen:I have the honor to submit this, my third
annual report, dealing with the operations of this administration during the year 1909, and embodying such policies
as I deem it advisable to pursue.
In my two previous annual messages I epitomized the
more important accomplishments of the administration
during the first two years of its existence.
Pursuing that policy in the present instance, I would
mention, among the most important acts of this administration during the year just past, the following:
The acquisition by the city, under the policy first
inaugurated by this administration, of nearly five million
square feet of land, for streets, lanes, and parks, free of cost;
The making of a contract with the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company, providing for the opening of streets at
grade, and the construction of another subway and an overhead bridge over the Atlantic Coast Line tracks in the
southern section of the city, and the removal of the coal
chute which blocks Waldburg Street;
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The making of a contract with the Street Railway Company for the free transportation of policemen and firemen
for the ensuing ten years;
The opening and improvement of the Granger and Lattimore Tracts in the southern section of the city, under
conditions most favorable to the citythe contract in the
latter instance providing for the removal of a negro settlement, known as Sunnyside, which has long retarded the
growth of the city in that section, and the broadening of
Bull Street along the western boundaries of that tract to
seventy-five feet; the contract in the Granger case providing
for the widening of Estill Avenue to the width of one hun -
dred feet, with a parkway planted with palmettos down the
center;
The refunding of the public debt by the payment and
canceling of $2,610,000.00 of 5 per cent, bonds and the issuing of $2,483,000.00 of 4j^ per cent, bonds, representing a
saving of $127,000.00 to the city without the outlay of a
penny, and an incident reduction of interest from 5 to 4/l 2
per cent.;
The making of a ten-year contract for the city lighting
which provides for the institution of a system of modern
magnetite street lights, and a largely increased number of
lights, which contract was made on terms decidedly
advantageous to the city;
The regulation of street car transfers, embodying the
inauguration of the continuous transfer service;
The inauguration of a fire patrol boat in the Savannah
harbor;
The appropriation of funds for the construction, institution, and maintenance of the Children's Department of
the Public Library;
The adoption of an ordinance making pulmonary tuberculosis a reportable disease, and providing preventative
measures;
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The rehabilitation of the police and fire alarm telegraph
system;
The adoption of an ordinance regulating the keeping of
cows and the sale of milk, and providing for the appointment of a Milk Inspector;
The institution of a camp for charity tubercular
patients, and the appropriation of funds for, and active participation in, a tubercular exhibit in Savannah;
The eradication by the Health Officer, in conjunction
with the Solicitor-General, of the pernicious traffic in
cocaine;
The addition of important equipment and laboratory
apparatus in the Bacteriological Department, and the consequent widening of its sphere of influence;
The paving of many miles of the city's principal
streets, and the appropriation of funds for continuance of
the work in 1910.
Other Forward Steps
The acquisition of an automobile for the Superintendent
of the Fire Department, the purchase of additional equipment, the opening of the new engine house on the East
Side, and the appropriation of funds for another engine
house on the West Side, and the purchase of an automobile
fire engine;
The appropriation of a fund of $15,000.00, which makes
possible the erection of a monument to General Oglethorpe
during the present year;
The completion of the improvements in the Water
Department, and the final classification of Savannah in Class
A by the Southeastern Underwriters' Association, representing an annual saving to the citizens of Savannah of
between $50,000.00 and $100,000.00;
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The institution of a system of thorough inspection of
the water connections of the city, resulting in the stoppage
of many thousands of leaks, the total number of inspections
being over 125,000, resulting in a saving in pumpage of
about five million gallons daily, and a corresponding saving
to the city;
The organization of an Associated Charities, with headquarters in the City Hall;
The adoption and enforcement of an ordinance resulting in the removal of an unsightly network of overhead
wires in many of the most prominent business sections of
the city;
The appropriation of funds for the remodeling, renovation, and improvement of the City Market;
The improvement and beautification of Bonaventure
Cemetery and The Strand.
Enlarging on some of these matters, I would say that
I believe the acquisition of street areas during this administration to be one of its most important accomplishments.
In the past, it has been the policy to purchase land for the
opening of streets, and large sums have been paid from
the city treasury for this purpose. By adopting the policy
outlined in my first message to Council, the city has,
during this administration, acquired without any expense
other than improving same, the following areas for streets,
lanes, and parks:
Granger TractStreets and lanes, 2,500 square feet;
Ardsley Park (The Lattimores)Street and lanes,
1,160,365 square feet; parks, 222,000 square feet; making
together, 1,382,365 square feet;
Villa HeightsStreets and lanes, 445,332 square feet;
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Cann Subdivision, Springfield Streets and lanes,
156,866 square feet;
Lattimore Fortieth and other streets, 122,760 square
feet;
Shreck Subdivision, Springfield Streets, 57,102
square feet ;
Simpkins & Bell Streets, 29,100 square feet;
Falligant Estate Streets, 6,300 square feet ;
Park Place Streets and lanes, 276,200 square feet;
The above make a total area of 4,976,025 square feet,
which at seven cents per square foot, amounts to
$348,321.75 ; or at five cents, while I deem a very conservative estimate, $248,801.25. Reduce the above area in square
feet to acres, and we have 144.02 acres. If divided into lots
(allowing for streets and lanes), at the rate of ten lots per
acre, we would have 1,142 lots. Said lots, at a conservative
value of $300.00 per lot, would amount to $342,600.00.
I have not included any park area acquired by the city
in the Granger Tract, as the old park formerly owned by
the city in this tract of land before the new plan was
adopted, will practically offset the new park area acquired.
The area of streets acquired in the Granger Tract as
here stated, does not, of course, include the land previously
purchased by the Myers administration.
Terms of the Contract
By the terms of the contract with the Chatham Land
and Hotel Company, the company is to convey to the City
of Savannah all the area necessary for streets, lanes, and
parks; the company will pay all bills for any and all work
for which the city is obligated under the contract, for which
payments the company is reimbursed by the city's notes,
running from two to six years from the date of the notes,
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without interest; the company contracts to donate to the
city a suitable site and payment to the city for the cost
of erecting a pumping station, up to the sum of seven thousand dollars, at such time and in the event the city may
determine to establish a house drainage system over the
property involved; the company contracts to deed to the
city the hotel site shown on the plan, with the understanding that if same is not used by the company within five
years for a hotel costing not less than $250,000.00, then the
city is to turn the same into a park, and if at the end of
twenty years no hotel is built, the company will relinquish
all claim thereto.
Under the contract, the city adopts the plan of subdivision of this property as prepared by the City Engineer,
opens Estili Avenue to the full width of one hundred feet,
from Bull Street to Waters Road, laying out a double
roadway, and parking the center. Under the terms of a
former instrument, the city was obligated to the widening
of this avenue anyway, and the present plan will transform
it into one of our most beautiful streets, and make of it one
of the city's show places. The city will also open Fortyseventh Street in the same manner, curbing the center parkway; as well as open up Atlantic Avenue. The city obligated itself to grade the entire tract, and open up all streets,
the work of grading having just been completed. The laying of the storm sewerage system through the property,
with water mains on Estili Avenue from the western boundary of the Granger Tract to the center of Atlantic Avenue
and to Waters Avenue, and from Estili Avenue to Fortyseventh Street, and from the center of Estili Avenue to the
center of Fortieth Street, completes the city's obligations
under the contract.
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The company deeds to the city its entire street holdings, amounting approximately to 443,000 square feet in the
Estili Tract, 1,387,000 square feet in the Goerz and Barstow
Tracts, about 250,000 square feet in the excess streets in the
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Granger Subdivision, with necessary lanes of 500,000 square
feet, making in all 2,580,000 square feet. The total work to
be done by the city was estimated at $56,835.70, though it
will go somewhat in excess of this, but the city receives in
street rights, lanes, and parks, about $129,000.00. The work
done in this section is of first importance. It is my belief
that the city drove a splendid bargain. I would only add
that the city stands ready under the same terms and conditions to do similar work in any other section. The Chamber
of Commerce endorsed the project, and the contract was not
entered into until after the fullest consideration, and numerous conferences, extending over the period of one year.
The Lattimore proposition was also a very attractive
one, from the city's standpoint. In consideration of the
removal of the negro tenement houses in the section known
as Sunnyside, and the conveyance to the city in fee simple
of the streets, lanes, and parks, aggregating 1,382,365 square
feet, the city adopted a plan of the property, and agreed to
grade the streets and lanes through the tract, and curb
with granite the parks and parkways through the center of
Forty-seventh Street, and extend its water mains and house
drainage through the tracts; Messrs. Lattimore & Lattimore to finance the city's expenditures for said improvements by taking the city's notes for same, running from
two to five years, at 2j4 per cent, interest. The purchase
by the city of a roadway through the Lawton property,
connecting the White Bluff Road and Estill Avenue, obviates the necessity of persons in that section having to twice
cross the Atlantic Coast Line tracks in order to get from one
of these streets to the other. It will not be necessary to
cross the tracks at all, and when the bridge is built by the
city and the Coast Line over their tracks at Habersham
Street, this property to the south of the Coast Line tracks
will be accessible from the city without having to go on the
tracks of the railroad company. Under the terms of the
Lattimore proposition, the White Bluff Road, which is but
an extension of Bull Street, will be widened to seventy-five
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feet, with resultant benefit both to the city and the property
owner.
Coast Line Crossings
Of great importance to the city, and to the development
of the southeastern section particularly, was the making of
a contract with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad providing
for the opening of streets and the construction of bridges
over its tracks. This contract was the fruit of a year's
endeavor, the culmination of numerous conferences.' At first
the outlook was not encouraging, and the prospect for complications was imminent; but at length the city and the
railroad company met on mutual grounds, with the result
that the railroad company acceded to all the requests of
the city. They agreed to open Waldburg, East Broad,
Price, and Lincoln Streets at grade, and to construct a subway at Henry Street within six months from January 1,
1910, and a subway or elevated bridge at Habersham Street,
within six months from January 1,1911, and to remove their
coal chute, the chute to be removed at the railroad's
expense, the railroad and the city to bear equally other
expenses. The city could not, from a practical standpoint,
have insisted upon the opening of any other streets across
the tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line, inasmuch as it did not
own sufficient street area in the other instances to make
the opening up of these streets advisable. Under the specifications for the subway at Henry Street, the tracks are to
be raised several feet, so that the grade will be a very
gradual one, of only two per cent. This will insure a good
sewerage system in the new subway.
Under the terms of the new electric lighting contract,
the city will, within the next four years, have a completely
new and modern electric light system, the total number of
lights being increased from 558 to 700. On Bull, Liberty,
West Broad, Broughton, and other main streets, 200 of the
new lights will be installed this year, the number increasing
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each year until all of the old lights have been replaced by
lights of the magnetite type. Bull Street, from the City
Hall to Forsyth Park, will have a very much greater number of lights of the magnetite variety, on ornamental poles,
making the street a scene of beauty.
The Gamewell System
The rehabilitation of the police and"1ire alarm telegraph
system has been one of the most important improvements
during the year. Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)
was expended on this work, which is now nearly completed, and the new system will go in operation this week.
This improvement was an absolute necessity, as the old
system was almost out of commission. Special Agent A. H.
Knott, of the Gamewell System, after a careful investigation, made a report to me on April 6, 1909, in which he
stated that the condition of both the fire and police alarm
system was marked by such gross neglect and incompetence
as to amount to criminality in jeopardizing life and property
by the reckless and careless manner in which the wires were
run and maintained through the streets. The condition of
the batteries, -switchboard, repeater lines and boxes, was
such that immediate action toward extended and permanent
improvement was imperative. The Special Agent filed a
very long and comprehensive report, covering some fifteen
pages, giving in detail the condition of the system. Among
other things, he said that an indiscriminate lot of boxes had
been installed, some of them dating back to the sixties,
which boxes should be replaced by the non-interfering type.
The value of this can be appreciated when.it is known that
with the succession box, when two or more are pulled at
the same instant, one box takes the right of way, and gives
its alarm, and when it is through, it is followed by the others in succession, insuring the alarm always coming in,
while if two interfering boxes are pulled at the same time
both alarms are lost, a point thoroughly understood and
appreciated by superintendents of departments. The police
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alarm system was found to be in even worse condition than
the fire alarm, making a complete new system necessary.
Referring to the fire alarm system, the Special Agent
said: "The switchboard, originally of eight-circuit capacity,
is a most deplorable wreck. The 500-volt charging wires
are brought in direct from the street, without a fuse or any
means of opening the circuit, up to the switchboard. The
charging resistances have been removed from the board,
and the batteries are now charging all in series through a
bank of lamps, no provision existing for changing the
amount of current for any battery, but all charging alike,
irrespective of the amount of work they may be called upon
to do. The line resistances on the discharging side of the
batteries are, with the exception of one or two, useless, and
the batteries cannot be controlled on the discharge. One
test is gone from the board entirely, and another disconnected. The test plug is found open in the cord in such a
manner that when placed in a certain position partial reading could be had. As ordinarily used, it would open the
circuit and strike a blow on all gongs and tower bells. One
line circuit was found open behind the switchboard, the
broken end making partial contact, with the result that any
vibration of the building would tap the bells. All fuses on
the main line on the switchboard have been removed, and
their places supplied with solid wire. No ground wire is
attached to the line circuit test, a temporary arrangement
having been connected with the gas pipe. The wiring is
a disgrace to anyone having charge of such apparatus.
One circuit is out of commission entirely, and the instrument WdS found very dirty and gummed up, so much so,
that it refused to revolve on test, the second day after Mr.
Sandiford took charge. The line circuit No. 5 on the
switchboard was found to be connected to No. 8 oh the
repeater, giving a false reading to the circuit."
I merely call your attention to these matters, to impress
the necessity for the installation of a practically new system.
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Health Regulations
This administration has been particularly active in
adopting and enforcing legislation looking to the preservation of the health of the community. Ranking in importance
is the Milk Ordinance. For years such an ordinance has
been greatly needed, investigation of conditions showing
that the health of the community was imperiled from a lack
of proper supervision over the care of cows and the sale of
milk. While agitation has been frequent in the past, I am
glad to note that acting upon the courage of your convictions you have adopted this ordinance; \jut of far more
importance than the adoption of the ordinance is its effective
enforcement. Your Health Officer has been charged with
the arduous and important duties of conducting inspections.
This insures an intelligent application of the provisions of
the ordinance and the education of the dairymen of our
city. I can only urge upon you the necessity of holding
up the Health Officer's hands in this work, and co-operating
with him in every way, to the end that the new ordinance
may be fearlessly and effectively enforced.
The Health Officer, with the assistance of the SolicitorGeneral, conducted an investigation some months ago into
the cocaine traffic. It was found that the traffic was in its
infancy, and confined almost exclusively to the negroes, but
was growing very rapidly; that it was not only prescribed
and sold by druggists, but middlemen peddled it around the
Market and in Yamacraw. The Health Officer examined
personally fourteen thousand prescriptions in eighteen drug
stores. As a result of the .investigation, a large number of
persons were indicted, among them physicians, and several
of the pa'rties have pleaded guilty, while one physician was
found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000.00. Other
cases are yet to be tried, and it is quite certain that as a
result of the investigation the pernicious practice has, for
some time at least, been broken up.
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I am glad to report that the records of the Health
Department for the year just past show the lowest death
rate in the history of the city. There has not been a case
of smallpox for years. The inauguration of the steam
chamber for the disinfection of clothes in cases of infectious
diseases saved the city over $1,000.00, only $10.00 having
been spent during the year in payment of damaged property;
whereas, during the previous year, $1,016.00 was paid. The
steam chamber will, within a short time, have paid for
itself.
The Bacteriological Laboratory has proven a valuable
adjunct to the Health Department, and an important auxiliary to the medical profession. As an instance, I would
state that whereas, heretofore, the physicians of the city
were required to pay $7.50 for five thousand units of antitoxin, the Health Department sells citizens and physicians
the same quantity for $2.50. When it is considered that a
very large amount of antitoxin is used, and that more liberal
doses result in a decrease in mortality from diphtheria, the
importance of this matter can be realized. During the year
1908, there were ninety-two cases of diphtheria, with eleven
deaths. During 1909, there were one hundred and thirtyseven cases, with six deaths. It is but fair to attribute this
decrease in the death rate from diphtheria to the increased
accessibility of antitoxin.
During the year, Randolph Street, Broughton Street
from East Broad to Randolph Street, and all short streets
and most of the lanes on the east and west of Bull Street
have .been paved; Barnard and West Broad Streets surveyed and paving now under way; Thirty-sixth Street
paved; blocks placed on Thirty-seventh Street; the paving
of The Strand on the east side completed; and the material
on the ground for finishing the work on the west side. The
main sections of the city are now provided with street
paving and I am glad to say the work will be continued on
a large scale during the present year.
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The City Market
A substantial appropriation has been made for the
improvement of the City Market. This is an important
matter, and if the funds are available I trust this appropriation will be increased during the present year, so as to admit
of the adoption, in part at least, of the plans contemplated
by the Market Committee.
Improvements have been carried on at Bonaventure on
a large scale, and those who have not visited there during
the, past year are not in a position to realize the extent of
the improvement which has been accomplished. The new
sections of the cemetery have been laid out and beautified,
and provision has been made for a burial place for Savannahians for a century and more to come.
Other matters less general in their nature, but marking
forward steps, might also be mentioned.
In November, the City of Savannah entertained President Taft and his party. During the visit, he was afforded
ample opportunity of seeing our harbor, and was impressed
with the necessity for increased appropriations for improvements. He was elaborately entertained, and left Savannah
with the pleasantest remembrances. The entertainment of
the late Mr. Harriman, and afterwards of President Harahan and directors of the Illinois Central, will, I believe,
prove very beneficial to the city.
Other matters which I might mention in connection
with the improvements and changes during the past year,
are the removal of numerous encroachments on city property; the curtailment of the force at the waterworks, with
the resultant saving of $1,460.00 annually; the increase of
the police force, and the correspondingly increased efficiency
thereof; the laying of water mains in the Norwood Tract,
Villa Heights, the Granger Tract, and other large extensions ; the regulation of the moving picture shows, and the
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consequent safeguarding of the patrons thereof; the adoption of an ordinance by the terms of which corporations
may pay quarterly their taxes, instead of annually, the taxes
for the first quarter being based on the previous year's
assessment; the making of plans for the establishment of a
State Experiment Farm in Chatham County, and the
securing of State aid for the enterprise; the keeping in touch
with the leading automobile officials and with the automobile racing situation, thus insuring for Savannah the next
international automobile race; the election of a Consulting
Engineer for the water works; the appointment of a committee charged with the consideration of applications for nearbeer licenses; and numerous other improvements of like
character.
House Drainage
Of more paramount importance, however, than any
matter yet reviewed, do I consider the question of completing the city's house drainage system. This matter was
submitted to a vote of the people in June last, the proposition being to issue $350,000.00 in bonds. While the proposal
failed of ratification at the polls, because the necessary number of qualified voters did not cast their ballots, it is gratifying to note that out of a total of 2,445 votes 2,298 were in
favor of the issue. There were 1,000 persons qualified to
vote who failed to do so, few of them realizing that their
failure to cast a ballot was equivalent to a vote against the
issue. The trade bodies, the merchants, and the citizens
generally have endorsed this proposition; the Health Officer
and the Health Committee and the physicians of the city
have stressed the imperative need of a completion of the
house drainage system. The difficulty is in the law, which
provides that two-thirds of the registered qualified voters
shall cast a favorable ballot before bonds may be legally
issued. Even in a contested election it is difficult to get out
two-thirds of the registered vote, and it is therefore necessary, if we expect to issue bonds, to thoroughly arouse and
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enlist the aid of the public in this enterprise. You have
expressed yourselves as favorable to this issue, and I would
only ask that you give your untiring co-operation to the end
that the necessary vote is gotten out.
Apart from the standpoint of self-preservation, the
improvement of the health of any city is desirable and
necessary from a purely commercial motive. The health of
any city is its best asset. The more protection from sickness and disease that we provide, the more rapidly will we
induce a new and acceptable class of strangers to cast their
lot with us.
It is estimated that the cost of extending the sewerage
over the entire city to its limits, including the extension of
water mains that would be necessary in connection therewith, would cost at least $350,000.00. The bonds should
provide that they are issued solely for this purpose, and all
precautions taken that the funds derived therefrom shall be
spent only for that work. I favor a bond issue, because the
expenditure for a permanent improvement of this character
should be gradually liquidated through a period of thirty
years, and should not be saddled on the city's budget in
installments payable in four or five years, thus decreasing
the funds available during these years for operating
expenses, maintenance of your properties, and improvements
that will become necessary in many directions. Another
controlling reason for the issuance of bonds is that, inasmuch as posterity will reap the fruitst it should share the
expense. Another reason is that if you let your contract on
a cash basis you can save considerable from the price asked
by a contractor who has to finance the city's notes running
four or five years.
In this connection, I would state that it is important
that it be understood and clearly denominated in the bond
that the funds derived from the issue shall be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was voted, viz.: the
extension of the house drainage system of the City of
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Savannah. Should there be any surplus left over after the
work has been done, it should be clearly understood that
such surplus should be used only for the retirement of outstanding bonds of the City of Savannah of an amount equal
to such surplus.
Cover Bilbo Canal
The amount necessary annually for interest and sinking fund in the retirement of thirty-year bonds could be
graduated in such a way as not to cause any increase in the
tax rate of the city. It is practically conceded that the
Bilbo Canal would be used in any plan of complete sewerage
for the city, and that would mean the covering up and
removal forever of that eyesore and menace to health. This
is but one of numerous attractive features to be found in
the proposition, and is one that will appeal to those who
have the health and future welfare of Savannah at heart.
This city cannot expect to retain people who move here
from other cities where these sanitary provisions are supplied, when they find the new sections of our city, where
most newcomers are now seeking residences, without such
provision. The growth of the city demands such an
improvement, and it is something that we should all give
prompt attention to. The need increases and daily becomes
more apparent.
Based upon the value of property as assessed for taxation, the city may legally have bonds outstanding to the
amount of $3,371,620.00, and, as the total amount now outstanding is $2,716,650.00 (or slightly less since the last
purchase of the Sinking Fund Commission), there can be
legally issued an additional amount up to about $650,000.00.
The last issue of bonds reduced the interest charge of the
city $18,765.00 per annum, which is almost as much as the
annual appropriation necessary to pay the interest and
sinking fund on the proposed $350,000.00.
I think the facts will bear me out when I say that this
administration, probably more than any of its predecessors,
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has given matters of health and sanitation the attention
which they deserve. It is lamentable, but true, that most
cities do not appropriate one-fiftieth for the preservation cf
health that they do for the preservation of property and
peace. The preservation of property, peace, and health are
the three great functions of any municipal government.
While the Police and Fire Departments are given liberal
appropriations, it is too often true that the Health Department is not as generously dealt with. I think that it has
been demonstrated beyond a doubt that the funds appropriated for the Bacteriological Department, for a steam
chamber, and for other important adjuncts to the Health
Department have been intelligently invested, and that every
dollar spent brings its reward, and the city will in a short
time be over and again reimbursed for these expenditures.
City's Sidewalks
Another matter which should be given serious consideration at your hands is that of the sidewalks of our city.
Many of them are in great need of attention. Before the
city, howeyer, attempts to make property owners pave in
front of their doors, it should put in condition the sidewalks which it owns. The walks which are being laid
around Forsyth Park and the Park Extension should be
completed, and those in poor condition on the city's property in other sections repaired, before the work of having
owners generally to improve their sidewalks commences.
There should be passed an ordinance also providing for
the keeping in perpetuity of lots in Evergreen and Laurel
Grove Cemeteries, which ordinance should provide particularly for the investment of funds derived from this source.
The Park and Tree Commission has already made some
plans in this connection, and I would urge that your Board
provide the necessary legislation.
There is also much need of the introduction in the Legislature of two bills. The first of these should provide that
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all railways (including railroads) shall be liable for paving
assessments for paving laid between and beyond their
tracks. As the law now exists, only street railways are
liable, and there is no legal warrant for making railroads
pay such an assessment.
The other bill to which I refer should be one providing
for registrations for Savannah elections, such a bill prescribing that for any election to be held in Savannah on any
measure of a local character there shall be registration of
voters. Under such a law, the voters of the city would
register for each election, and the qualification of voters
for an election of one kind would not be based upon the
registration for ari election of another kind.
The city has just passed through one of the most prosperous years in its history. This prosperity will be reflected
in the reports from the various departments. The report of
the Harbor Master, which has already been filed, shows the
record of vessels entering the port has been broken; and our
city's bank clearings show the greatest increase in their history. Development is being made in all sections, our population is increasing, and I confidently believe that the coming year and those immediately following will witness
unparalleled prosperity for our city.
During the year this Board has lost two of its members, Alderman J. F. Perritt having resigned on March 24,
1909, and Alderman Abram Vetsburg having died on January 3, 1910. Alderman Perritt's resignation was occasioned
by his removal from the city. Both were faithful and representative servants of the people, and their loss is deeply
deplored. The vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr.
Perritt was filled by the election of Dr. Craig Barrow; and
Mr. H. S. Meinhard took the place of Mr. Vetsburg. I
congratulate you upon the choice of two such excellent men
for places on this Board.
I desire to thank you for the faithful and conscientious
discharge of your duties, and for the co-operation you have
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given me. You have accomplished much for the people of
your city, who are indebted to you for your unswerving
devotion to duty. This spirit of co-operation has been manifested in all of the departments of the city, and to it is
attributable, in large degree, the success which has crowned
your efforts.
With the earnest hope that you may be spared to the
service of your city for many years to come, I am,
Yours very truly
GEO. W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor
M. R. C. 8.3

Report of
Sinking Fund Commissioners
Savannah, Ga., December 31, 1909
To His Honor, George W. Tiedeman, Mayor City of
Savannah:
' Sir:The Sinking Fund Commissioners respectfully
submit this Thirty-First Annual Report.
With funds at our disposal, we have purchased bonds
of the issue of 1883 as follows:
1909
February, 5, $2,000.00 @ 103J4____._$ 2,065.00
June 30, 3,500.00 @ 104 ______ 3,640.00.
Prev. purchased, 140,150.00 143,892.25
$145,650.00 $149,597.25
Issue of 1883
Signed and made available for Exchange ___$390,000.00
Issued in exchange as per last report ______ 388,700.00
Leaving available in the hands of the City Treasurer for Exchange _________$ 1,300.00
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Of these bonds issued, $160,550.00 have been canceled,
as follows:
Special purchases _____________$ 14,900.00
Purchased out of Sinking Fund _________ 145,650.00
$160,550.00
Which leaves outstanding of this issue ____$228,150.00
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. J. MILLS
JOHN LYONS
CHARLES G. BELL
EDWARD W. BELL
LEOPOLD ADLER
Report of City Marshal
Hon. George W. Tiedeman, Mayor, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir:I have the honor to submit my annual
report for the year 1909, same being my third report under
your administration.
The collections in this office from all sources amounted
to $54,885.42, 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.
Real Estate ExecutionsThis item again contributes
the largest amount in our schedule of collections for this
year, showing a total of $26,952.49. In this are executions
which date back to 1897.
Specific TaxThe ^returns from this tax during the
year amount to $8,849.50.
Personal PropertyAs indicated in our previous reports, this constitutes one of the hardest and most unsatisfactory items with which the office has to deal. We are,
however, pleased to advise that signs of improvement are
noted, as payments are coming in more consistently than
heretofore, and this tax seems to be better understood by
the citizens; the returns from this source amount to
$3,665.83.
City Market)ur collections from the rental of market
vaults and stalls ampqnt^p ,$2,304.00.
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Pending the proposed renovation of this property, the
Committee on Market have decided to let the Market Clerk
collect the rents, until the improvements are completed,
when this office will advertise and offer the stalls for rent.
During the year we have installed a modern system of
bookkeeping. All executions are now entered into ledgers,
which makes it possible for any citizen to come in and locate
at a glance any charge against property. This installation
is a forward step and a decided addition to the clerical work
in the office.
Before closing this report, I wish to direct your attention to a matter which is of real importance, and amounts
to an absolute necessity, that is the need of a city map
showing the lot numbers of property in the extended limits
of the city. We now hold a number of executions against
property in that section.
We are unable to legally serve notice on the proper
persons, as we cannot locate the property or the owners,
many of whom are still unaware that their property is
subject to city taxes.
Respectfully submitted
FRED WESSELS, JR.
City Marshal
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Itemized Statement of Collections From This Office for the
Year Ending December 31, 1909
Real Estate:
1897 ____________$ 2.90
1898 __.,_________ 2.90
1899 ___________ 8.70
1900 ___________ 8.70
1901 ___________ 8.70
1902 ___________ 8.70
1903 ___________ 12.72
1904 ___________ 370.80
1905 ___________ 547.86
1906 ___________ 1,179.46
1907 ___________ 2,926.56
1908 ____________ 21,866.95
1909 ____________ 7.54$26,952.49
Personal Property:
1908 ___________.$ 904.41
1909 ___________ 2,761.42 3,665.83
Specific Tax:
1908 ___________$ 306.00
1909 ____________ 8,543.50 8,849.50
Paving Streets:
Fahm Street _______ 1904______$182.48
Harmon Street ______ 1905_____1- 18.02
Whitaker Street _____ 1905__:___ 56.00
Price Street ________ 1906______ 418.00
Gwinnett Street _____ 1906______ 123.74
Bull Street ________ 1907______ 305.22
West Broad Street ___ 1907______ 298.33
Abercorn Street ^____ 1908______ 886.40
Fortieth Street, West __ 1908______ 834.02
McDonough Street ___ 1908______ 200.00
Ogeechee Avenue ____ 1909______ 876.30
Thirty-sixth Street, West 1909______ 744.25 4,942.76
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Sidewalks:
1905 ____________$ 4.40
1906 ___________ 27.75
1907 __________ 139.83
1908 ___________ 328.79
1909 _____.____..__ 153.47$ 654.24
Privy Vaults:
1907 ____________$ 42.50
1908 __.____.___. 99.50-. 142.00
Rents:
Fees:
Market Vaults _________$ 2,259.00
Market Stalls __________ 45.00
Houses ______________ 102.00 2,406.00
Executions _________$ 1,106.73
Electric _____________ 86.25 1,192.98
Advertising _________ 69.00
Interest _______________ 762.23
City Lots _________________ 4,029.00
Opening Streets .______ 1,162.00
Incidentals _________________ 13.34
Cutting Weeds, 1900 __________ .30
$54,841.67
Bonaventure Cemetery _________ 43.75
$54,885.42
Respectfully submitted
FRED WESSELS, JR.
City Marshal
Report of Building Inspector
Savannah, Ga., January 10, 1910
Hon. Geo. W. Tiedeman, Mayor:
Sir:I beg to make my report for the year 1909.
Number of permits issued in 1909 _____________ 421
Number of permits brought over from 1908 _______ 38
Total number of permits for building operations in 1909 459
Permits carried over from 1909 to 1910 _________ 31
Permits used in 1909 _____________________ 428
The building operations for the year were as follows:
Finished 4-story brick or cement block buildings ___ 1
Finished 3-story brick or cement block buildings __ 2
Finished 2-story brick or cement block buildings __ 7
Finished 1-story brick or cement block buildings ____ 5
Finished 3-story frame buildings ______________ 4
Finished 2-story frame buildings _____________ 139
Finished 1-story frame buildings ___________ 237
Number of buildings completed in 1909 _________ 395
Additions, alterations, sheds, etc., completed in 1909 _ 194
Additions, alterations, sheds, etc., carried over to 1910 _ 51
Value of buildings finished in 1909, additions,
. repairs, etc. ___________________$715,100.00
Respectfully
H. BARTLETT
Building Inspector

Report of Board of Tax Assessors
Savannah, Ga.. December 31, 1909
Hon. George W. Tiedeman, Mayor:
Sir:We present herewith the report of the Board of Tax
Assessors for the year 1909.
Returns of Personal Property
Stock in trade ______________________$2.146,885
Goods on consignment ____ 11,125
Furniture, etc. _____________________ 987,895
Jewelry, silver, etc. _________________ 108,063
Musical instruments _______ 51,455
Libraries, paintings, etc. _________ 51,278
Horses, mules, live stock ________ 1015,870
Vehicles, automobiles _____________ 157,782
Money and solvent accounts ______ 2,471,700
Stocks and bonds ___________________ 699,394
Promissory notes ____________________ 103,985
Mortgages on real estate ______ 239,875
Mortgages on notes ________________ 18,250
Bonds for titles _____________________ 7,430
Shipping ________________________ 181,875
'Machinery and fixtures ________________ 163,192
Banks __________________________ 3,974,651
Other personal property _______________ 18,080
Corporations ______________________ 1.6*8,230
$13,188,015
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During the year, there were 421 building permits issued,
the improvements amounting to $430,875.00.
The books containing the new improvements and assessments are now open, in our office, for inspection. ,
The taxable property of the City of Savannah is as
follows:
Real estate ____________________$35,501,860.00
Personal property _________________$13,188,015.00
$48,689,875.00
1908 1909
Real estate ______.___$34,736,799 $35,501,860
Personal property _______$12,806,028 $13,188,015
$47,542,827 $48,689,875
Total for 1909, $48,689,875 at $1.39 _______$676,789.26
Total for 1908, $47,542,827 at $1.39 _______$660,845.29
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY S. DREESE, Chairman
A. B. PALMER
C. H. KONEMANN
ANNUAL REPORT
OP THE
CHIEF OF POLICE
FOR THE YEAR
1909
W. G. AUSTIN
CHIEF 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
Joseph McCool
Thomas C. Murphy
Marvin L. Meldrim
Chief Detective
John J. Murphy
Report of the Chief of Police
Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1910
To the Hqnorable the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah:
Gentlemen:I have the honor to submit herewith the
Annual Report of the Police Department, for the year ending December 31, 1909, together with such suggestions and
recommendations as, in my judgment, would benefit the
Department.
Arrests
During the year 1909, the total arrests were 259 more
than the preceding year. This increase is due to the fact
that more patrolmen have been added to the force and
greater territory has been patrolled than heretofore. There
were 290 more arrests for drunk and disorderly during the
past year than during 1908.
Disturbances
The community has been entirely free from any serious
outbreak during the past year. The holiday season,
especially the usual Christmas Eve celebration, was far more
quiet than during former years, even more so than in 1908.
Injuries
I take pleasure in reporting that no member of the force
suffered any serious injury during the past year, although
several minor accidents occurred. One horse fell on a paved
street, and was so badly injured that it had to be shot.
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Assaults
Only a few minor assaults were made on patrolmen,
principally by prisoners resisting arrest.
Deaths
I regret to report the death of Retired Sergeant J. A.
Christian, which took place on the thirtieth of September.
A page in this report is dedicated to the memory of
Sergeant Christian. *
Statistics
The tabulated statistics included in this rej>ort, 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 31,
1909, is attached. The elections, promotions, appointments,
resignations, retirements, and dismissals are also shown.
This report shows only 84 patrolmen; there were at times
during the year as many as 95 patrolmen on the rolls.
Finances
The financial statement of this Department shows an
increase in expenditures for the year 1909 of $10,783.84, as
compared with the preceding year. Of this increase,
$9,503.70 was paid out for salaries. As information, and for
the purpose of comparison, an itemized statement for the
year 1908 is embodied with the statement of expeditures for
the past year.
New Equipment
No large expenditure was required, as the entire equipment, including revolvers, saddles, blankets, bridles, etc.,
is in good condition.
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Hones
During 1907, $3,240.00 was expended on horses;
$1,595.00 was the total expended during 1908; a decrease of
$1,645.00. $1,325.00 was expended on horses during 1909; a
decrease of $270.00 as compared with 1908.
General Improvements and Repairs
There was expended for this purpose $305.53 only, all of
the buildings except the stables having been thoroughly
repaired and partly painted during 1907. They are now in
fairly good condition.
Feed Bills
The feed bill for the year was $665.06 less than that of
the preceding year. The total expenditure was $4,781.78,
less than $9.50 per head per month.
Promotions and Appointments
Four promotions were made during the year: Thos. C.
Murphy from Sergeant to Third Lieutenant; M. L. Meldrim
from Sergeant to First Sergeant; J. H. Lange from Patrolman to Sergeant, and J. C. Bell from Patrolman to Sergeant.
Dismissals
There were nine dismissals during the year. Of these,
three were for drunkenness; the other six were for the good
of the service.
Resignations
Eight patrolmen of the Department resigned during
the year.
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.
M. B. o. s.4
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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
co-operation, and for the valuable assistance rendered to this
Department and 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 the statement contained in 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 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 apprecia-
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tion of their zealous performance of their duties and efficient
services, and I also desire to commend them for many hours
of extra duty, during the Holidays, and whenever called
upon.
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 am quite sure 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, and regardless of consequences.
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 cooperate
with them in the general work of the Department.
Patrolling
During the year, the force was further increased; this
increase permitted the extension of the dismounted patrol as
far as Anderson Street, instead of Gaston Street as heretofore.
The mounted patrol was extended further into the outlying resident sections of the city, two men being placed in
Collinsville. This increase of force has permitted the
Department to respond to the various requests from all
sources for special service.
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Detective Department
Five men, under the direction of Chief Detective John
J. Murphy, compose this Department. Each-member has
performed his duty in a highly satisfactory manner. The
arrests, as compared to last year, were fewer, and I regret
to report that the number of convictions in the higher courts
were fewer.
Mounted Force
The value of a mounted force cannot be overestimated.
I consider this branch of the service a most important one.
The mounted men are drilled regularly, and are 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. This Labor Day parade will be an annual event.
Gamewell System
For three years past, I have called attention to the fact
that the Gamewell System was in a deplorable condition. It
now affords me great pleasure to report that, upon my
recommendation, approved by the Police and Fire Committees, Council appropriated $25,000.00 to be expended for
the purpose of installing new equipment, and placing a large
percentage of both systems underground. For the Police
Department, I have to report that the Gamewell System is
now in excellent working condition. A new desk, new
batteries, forty-five new boxes and appurtenances thereto
have been installed, and a large percentage of the wire is
now underground. This work was done under the direction
of Mr. T. P. Sandiford, Superintendent of Fire and Police
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Telegraph, to whom great credit is due for his conscientious
and efficient performance of the duties connected with this
work.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Increase of Force
For the past two years, I have recommended that the
force be increased; this recommendation has been approved
by the Committee on Police, and each year Council has
appropriated a sufficient sum to permit an increase of from
six to nine men.
The force now numbers ninety-five patrolmen. In
January, 1907, when I assumed the duties of this office,
there were but seventy-six patrolmen on the rolls. This
number, in my judgment, was entirely inadequatehence
the recommendation for an increase. Some years a'go an
ordinance was passed making one hundred men the number of patrolmen to compose the force. Inasmuch as the
population of this city shows a steady increase from year to
year, and the limits of the city are being extended from time
to time to take care of this increase in population, causing
the outlying sections to be rapidly built up, I feel it incumbent upon me to recommend that a further increase of fiVe
men in this force be provided for in the Budget of 1911.
Modern Stables
In my report of 1907, and again in 1908,1 recommended
that a modern stable be erected. The need is more urgent
now than ever before, as the building is inadequate for present requirements, and is not only unsanitary but peculiarly
unsafe in.case of fire. Only a very small amount has been
expended on this building during the past three years, for
such slight repairs as were absolutely necessary; within a
very short time, quite a large amount will have to be
52_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
expended to put it in serviceable condition. I urgently
recommend that Council appropriate a sum sufficient to
erect a modern stable, that will properly house the various
ambulances, patrol wagons, vehicles, and horses of this
Department. Of all the public buildings of this city, I am
quite sure that this stable is the most unsightly, unsafe, and
unsanitary. This stable was erected in 1859, over fifty years
ago. It will therefore be readily understood that it has
entirely outlived its usefulness.
Summer Uniforms
During the three summers that I have filled the position
of Chief of Police, it has been often brought to my attention
that the present uniform, consisting of a helmet, heavy blue
trousers, and closely buttoned blouse, with linen collars, is
not the proper uniform for police officers in this climate. I
therefore earnestly recommend that a change in the uniform
of the policemen of this city be made, and I respectfully
suggest that the summer uniform be composed of lightweight flannel trousers, olive drab in color, and that a lightweight flannel shirt of the same material be worn instead of
the closely buttoned blouse. I am quite sure that this combination would look business-like, and would most certainly
make the men of this Department far more comfortable
during the long hot period.
Plan for Change in Salaries
While serving as Chief of Police during the past three
years, I have been impressed with the fact that the present
pay of the members of the police force is inadequate. The
prevailing high prices of foodstuffs, cloth, rentals, and the
actual necessities of life, make it clear to -even- the casual
observer that the members of the Police Department are
not paid a salary sufficient to enable them to provide a
proper livelihood for themselves and their families. Some
_______ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________53
members of the Department have been forced into debt, and
others have resigned in order to take positions paying better
salaries.
Of the 113 members of the Police Department, 89 are
married men, some having large families dependent upon
them. I believe that every member of the Department tries
to meet his just indebtedness, but, in spite of this fact,
merchants are sometimes compelled to request the
assistance of the Police Committee in collecting outstanding
accounts.
Many members of the Police Department have rendered
to the City of Savannah faithful and efficient service for a
number of years. It is a well-establi'shed custom of successful employers to recognize faithful service by a substantial
increase of salary from year to year, and employees who
have conscientiously and efficiently discharged the duties
assigned them expect such an increase.
After giving the matter careful thought, I have decided
to recommend that the following plan be put into effect in
the Police Department:
1. That new appointees on the force be put on probation for six months, and be paid a salary of sixty dollars
per month while on probation. If, at the end of six months,
these probationers have, in the judgment of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police, proved capable of filling a
position on the force, they shall be assigned to a position as
regular patrolmen, at the present pay of seventy-five dollars per month. Based on fifteen new appointments per
year, this would effect a total saving to the city of approximately $1,350.00.
(The above estimate is based upon the statistics for the
past five years, the vacancies caused by deaths, resignations,
dismissals, and retirements requiring the appointment of
about fifteen men each year.)
54_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
2. That all members now on the Police Force, who
have served faithfully, efficiently, and continuously for a
period of five years, shall receive an increase of fifty dollars
a year, and shall receive an increase of fifty dollars for each
additional five years of faithful, efficient, and continuous
service.
(a). That all members now on the Police Force, who
have served faithfully, efficiently, and continuously for a
period of ten years, shall receive an increase of one hundred
dollars a year, and shall receive an increase of fifty dollars
for each additional five years of faithful, efficient, and continuous service.
(b). That all members now on the Police Force, who
have served faithfully, efficiently, and continuously for a
period of fifteen years, shall receive an increase of one hundred and fifty dollars a year, and shall receive an increase
of fifty dollars for each additional five years of faithful,
efficient, and continuous service.
(c). That all members now on the Police Force, who
have served faithfully, efficiently, and continuously for a
period of twenty years, shall receive an increase of two
hundred dollars a year, and shall receive an increase of fifty
dollars for each additional five years of faithful, efficient,
and continuous service.
(d). That all members now on the Police Force, who
have served faithfully, efficiently, and continuously for a
period .of twenty-five years, shall receive an increase of two
hundred and fifty dollars a year, and shall receive an
increase of fifty dollars for each additional five years of
faithful, efficient, and continuous service.
(e). That all members now on the Police Force, who
have served faithfully, efficiently, and continuously for a
period of thirty years, shall receive an increase of three
_______ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________55
hundred dollars a year, and shall receive an increase of fifty
dollars for each additional five years of faithful, efficient,
and continuous service.
At the age of sixty-five, retirement shall be compulsory,
upon the then one-half pay that the patrolman is receiving.
If, in the judgment of the Police Committee and the Chief
of Police, any member is deserving of retirement for cause
before the age of sixty-five has been reached, he shall, at
their discretion, be retired on pay to be determined at that
time by Council.
By reference to the actual records of the Department,
it is found that:
Thirteen members of the Department would profit by
an increase of pay under the 5 years' provision.
Twelve members of the Department would profit by an
increase of pay under the 10 years' provision.
Seven members of the Department would profit by an
increase of pay under the 15 years' provision.
Six members of the Department would profit by an
increase of pay under the twenty years' provision.
Three members of the Department would profit by an
increase of pay under the 25 years'-provision.
The total cost of these increases -would aggregate
$4,850.00, from which must be deducted the $1,350.00 saving
from the suggested probation feature as above, making the
net cost of the plan to the city approximately $3,500.00.
It is hardly necessary to point out that such a recognition of faithful, efficient, and continuous service would be
of inestimable benefit in affording inducements to capable
56_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
and intelligent young men to seek positions on the Police
Force; and the increased pay and recognition of services
would serve as a strong incentive to the members on the
force to perform their duties in the most capable manner
possible.
Very respectfully,
W. G. AUSTIN
Chief of Police
__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________57
Number of Officers, Sergeants, Detectives, Patrolmen, and
Attaches of-the Police Department, December
31, 1909, and Salaries of Each
1 Chief ____________,__________$2,600.00
1 First Lieutenant _____*__________ 1,500.00
1 Second Lieutenant _________________ 1,400.00
1 Third Lieutenant ________________ 1,400.00
1 Chief Detective ___________________ 1,500.00
5 Detectives, each __________________ 1,100.00
1 First Sergeant ___________________ 1,200.00
8 Sergeants, each 1__________________ 1,120.00
1 Quartermaster ___________________ 1,000.00
84 Patrolmen, each ________________ 900.00
1 Clerk Police Court ________________ 1,200.00
1 Clerk Police Department ____________ 1,200.00
1 Electrician (one-half salary) __________ 750.00
2 Patrol Drivers, each ________________ 840.00
1 Ambulance Driver ________________ 840.00
1 Stable Keeper ___________________ 960.00
1 Night Stable Keeper __.______i______ 600.00
1 Porter ________________________ 300.00
113 Total
Retired
1 Chief _______________________$ 666.66
2 Sergeants, each __________________ 746.66
4 Sergeants, each ___________________ 560.00
1 Private ____________________'_____ 180.00
58 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Roster of the ForceDecember 31, 1909
NAME
W. G. Austin
S. N*. Harris __ _
J. McCool ______
T. C. Murphy
J. J. Murphy ____
T. P. Sandiford
J, E. Maguire _
T. R. HeffernanM. L. MeldrimH. W. Baughn _-
D. J. Cronin_ _ _
J. S. Hallford _
J. J. Deionan __ -
J D. Semken
J. H. Lange __ -
J. C. Bell . __ -
J. Farrell __. __ _
P. T. Eivers __
J. H. W. Umbach
C. T. Christie
E. D. Fallen _
C. S. Cowart _
P. J. Kelly ___
Akin. J. M. _____
Alexander, E. D.
Airs, H. S. __ -
Bryant. B. S. __
Becker. W. L.
Beach. J. K. __
Beach, G. E. __
Bell, C. L _ -
Best. C. D. _ __
Bentley, J. F. _
Brennan. T. __
Brooks, W. B. __'
Blumberg, L.
Burns, C. ______
Brant. R. F. __
Byrd. E. L. ___
Cantey, O. P. __
Collins, M. N. __
Cleary, T. F. __.
Cohen, M. G.
Cordray, J. A
Counihan. M. J_
Clancy. J'. J. __
Crosby. W. F. __
Davis, E. F.
Davis. R. T. ____
DeLeon, J. P.
RANK
Chief _
1st Lieut.
-d Lieut
3d Lie-L
Chief Det.__
Electrician -
Clerk __
Clerk _ __
1st Serge
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Detective
Detective
Detective
Detective
Detective
Qr. Mster.
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
Texas _____
Georgia
Ireland
Georgia
England
Georgia
So. Carolina
Georgia
Georgia
So. Carolina
[Ireland
So. Carolina
Ireland
Germany
Germany
Georgia
England
Ireland
Germany
Georgia __
Georgia __
Georgia
Georgia __
Ohio -
So. Carolina
Georgia
So. Carolina
So. Carolina
So. Carolina
Georgia
No. Carolina
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Poland
Georgia
So. Carolina
Georgia
So. Carolina
Georgia
Georgia
New York _
So. Carolina
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Ireland
So. Carolina
Ireland
Age
42
33
47
42
45
39
1 SO
1 24
37
1 56
49
i 42
41
36
40
30
40
47
35
52
30
44
44
38
32
28
34
50
37
32
31
37
26
43
29
50
42
33
25
29
37
43
32
34
36
32
37
68
55
37
Mar.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes 1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Date App'nt.
Jan. 22, 1907
Jan. 30, 1907
Sep. 24, 1891
Aug. 22, 1890
Nov. 20, 1897
Mar. 29, 1909
Nov. 28, 1908
Feb. 4, 1907
Feb. 14, 1896
Sep. 29, 1881
Dec. 10, 1887
Sep. 13, 1894
Feb. 6, 1894
Feb. 4, 1896
Oct. 9, 1897
Jan. 31, 1907
Jan. 3, 1895
June 27, 1890
Jan. 31, 1907
Oct. 1, 1890
Aug. 10. 1906
Oct. 9, 1900
Jan. 26. 1891
Dec. 18, 1907
Feb. 8, 1907
July 21. 1909
July 23. 1902
July 24, 1891
Feb. 28, 1902
Feb 27, 1909
April 12. 1907
Nov. 3, 1899
Jan. 31, 1907
Fan. 31. 1907
Dec. 2, 1908
Feb. 4, 1896
Fuly 23, 1903
Fuly 5, 1907
Tune 17. 1908
Tuly 22, 1909
Dec. 11, 1904
Aug. 3. 1902
Tuly 23, 1902
Tuly 5. 1907
March 8. 1907
Oct. 8, 1900
Feb. 8. 1907
Aug. 18. 1881
Jan. 10, 1890
Aug. 7, 1909
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 59
Roster of the ForceDecember 31, 1909
NAME
Dominick, A. M.
Flaherty, T. E
Fleming, W. H._
Forehsfnd, R. A._
Flynn, C. J. ____
Gallaher. M. C
Garrard. W. E._-
Goslee, M. ______
Guilfoyle, J. __
Grubbs, C. B. _
Harley. H. E. ___
Harley. R. H. _
Harper, J. G. _
Hutson, H. C. __
Hutto. P. S. ___-
Hansen, F. V.
Ivey. A. ________
Jones. H. _______
Keller, C. W. _
Kearney, F. J. 1_
Keane. T. ___
Kelly. C. H. __
Kemp. H. H. ___
Kilian, J. G. __
Leech, C. F. ____
Lovett. R. F. _
Lively, G. P. _
Lysaught. D. ___
McCarthy. J. C._
McAlpin. T E.
McGrath, J. __
Mitehell. W. R.__
Morgan. L. P.-.
Morse. W. J. _
Malphus, C. M.._
Moehrke, P. H.._
Nantz, L. H. _
Newton E L
RANK NATIVITY Age
Patrolman _|Austria 39
Patrolman _ Georgia
Patrolman -'Georgia
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Georgia
Ireland ____
Florida
Georgia ___
Maryland __
Georgia
So. Carolina
So. Carolina
33
44
37
37
Mar.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Date App'nt.
Feb. 27, 1909
July 22, 1909
July 3. 1906
July 5. 1907
Yes ITurie 7. 1908
28 I Yes IDec. 2. 1908
26 Yes iTulv 22, 1909
41 VPC Unr!! 1? lOn?
36
25
37
So. Carolinal 30
Georgia ~9
So. Carolina! 29
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
So. Carolinal 34 | Yes
Nov. 4. 1896
Nov. 7. 19C8
Mar. 29, 1905
Oct. 15, 1907
lan 16, 1000
Dec. 2. 1908
Dec. 8, 1907
New York - 25 1 Yes !Fcb. 27. 1909
Patrolman -1 Florida __ ? Wn.
Patrolman -IGeorgia
Patrolman -(Georgia _
31
48
Patrolman -IGeorgia 48
Patrolman *-lTria^^ .__ .14.
Patrolman .
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Georgia 26
Georgia I 38
Germany 1 29
Georgia _
Georgia _
Georgia
Patrolman Jlreland _
Patrolman -(Georgia
Patrolman JCanada _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman -
Patrolman .
Georgia
So. Carolina
Georgia
29
30
34
56
33
38
30
31
31
Georgia 1 29
So. Carolinal 49
Patrolman -{Georgia
Patrolman -INo. Carolina
Patrolman lM-in<
O'Neil. T. G. _ IPatrolman JGeorsria
O'Reilly. T J. _
Price, H. L. __
Quarterman, T.A.
Remley. W. E.
Retnley. D. D.
Reilly, J. J. .....
Reisen, H. __ _
Rowse, J. A.
Sheehan. Wm. __.
Stewart, W. T.__
Stewart, W. H...
Patrolman -I New York _
Patrolman .
Patrolman -
Patrolman .
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
So. Carolina
Georgia
30
37
31
32
27
32
37
So. Carolinal 28
So. Carolina! 33
Georgia _._ 31
Germany
Georgia
43
30
Ireland .I 53
Scotland _ 39
Georgia 25
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes * CO
Yes
Oct. 1. 1906
Feb. 27, 1906
Apr-1 12, 1907
Sep. 7. 1898
Feb. 8. 1907
July 22. 1909
April 12. 10117
Nov. 20, 1908
Feb 27. 1909
Dec. 3, 1906
Jan. 31. 1907
Feb. 8. 1907
July 2. 1900
Mar 13, 1902
July 21. 1902
Dec. 19, 1907
Tan. 31. 1907
Feb. 27, 1909
Nov. 29, 19^2
Oct. 28. 1905
Feb. 19. 1907
April 12. 1907
Dec. 5. 1907
Nov. 19. 1908
Sept. 25, 1907
Oct. 9. 1907
June 11. 1904
April 12. 1907
Oct. 25, 1901
Mar. 16, 1901
Dec. 2. 1908
Yes IDec. 1, 182
Yes INov. 3. 1908
No |Oct 9, 1907
60 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Roster of the ForceDecember 31, 1909
NAME
Sherrod, M. H._.
Sivers, Wm.
Swift, F. S. ___
Tullis, B. L. __
Ungar. B. ____
Weber. J. A. L
Winn,W. S. __
Kelly, John _ -
BarthelmessJ. B.
Fogarty, T. J. __
McGinley, J. J.~
Hennessy, J. W._
Fraser. W. C. (c)
RANK
Patrolman _
Patrolman -
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Patrolman _
Stable Kpr._
Amb. Drvr.-
Patrol Drvr.
Patrol Drvr.
Nt. Stbl. Kp.
Porter
NATIVITY
Georgia _
Virginia _ -
Georgia
Bulgaria
So. Carolina
Georgia
Ireland
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Ireland
Georgia
J.
34
37
38
46
49
26
37
63
33
41
31
50
25
I Mar.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ye's
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Date App'nt.
Oct. 18, 1907
Dec. 12, 1907
Aug. 19. 1908
Feb. .6. 1895
April 1. 1889
Feb. 27, 1909
Dec. 8, 1896
Aug. 31, 1907
Feb. 9, 1907
Nov. 1,. 1907
Sept. 23, 1909
Sept. 1, 1909
July 3, 1907
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 61
OBITUARY
IN MEMORY OF
SERGEANT JOHN A. CHRISTIAN
Appointed to the Force October 1, 1890
Retired November 7, 1906
Died September 30, 1909
62 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT DURING 1909
Promoted
Thos. C. Murphy ____ Third Lieutenant
M. L. Meldrhn _____ First Sergeant
J. H. Lange Sergeant
J. C. Bel! _________________________ Sergeant
Appointed
John Farrell Sergeant
J. A. L. Weber __________ Patrolman
JFrank V. Hansen __________________ "
G. E. Beach _________________________________
\V. S. Pounder ______________________________
C. F. Leech _________________________
\Vm. J. Morse _______________________________
C. E. Brockett _______________________________
A. M. Dominick _____________________________
Thos. E. Flaherty ____________________________
Oliver P. Canty ______________________________
\Vm. E. Garrard __________________
Clarence H. Kelly _________________
Henry S. Airs _____________________ "
J. J. McGinley _ Patrol Wagon Driver
Resigned
F. D. Cowart _ Patrolman
H. Miller ___________________________________
D. J. Keane ______________________
W. S. Pounder _________________________
W. M. Lenehan _____________________________
G. L. Smith _________________________________
C. E. Brockett ______________________________
R. E. Redman ____________________ "
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Retired
W. H. Smith _,________ Sergeant
R. E. Davis _______________________
Dismissed
W. E. Hicks ____________________ Patrolman
R. F. Kennedy _____________________
E. J. Coffee ______________________
J. N. Griffin _____________________
R. S. Harrison _______________________________
M. B. Fleming ____________________
C. H. Showalter ____________-_________
W. W. Warner Patrol Wagon Driver
B. P. Lockwood ___________._ "
Died
J. A. Christian ______________Retired Sergeant
M. It. 0. H.r,
64 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Number of Days Lost by Each Member of the Department
on Account Sickness, Injured on Duty, Sickness in
Family, Special Leave, Vacation, or
Suspended, During 1909
11 tf.
\ 0
NAME j
X
3 *;
in i .5 S
>.
||
K.S
"rt 0
'0 >
O EC
W.J
C
_o
"re
o
>
e
c
a
tn
S
cn
^
o fI
\V. G. Austin ___ j
S. X. Harris ____ 1
J. McCool _____ 1 2
T. C. Murphy ___ !
J. T. Murphy ____ 1
T. R. Heffernan I
M. L. Meldrim __ 1 5
H. W. Baughn __ I 3
D. J. Cronin __ ' I
T. S. Hallford _ -i
T. T. Deignan ___ 1 8
J. D. Semken __ 1
J. H. Lange J 3
J. C. Bell _____ I
J. Farrell _____ '
P. T. Eivers ___ i 1
J. H. W. Umbach .J 1
C. T Christie _ _ ' E. D. Fallen ____ 1 19
C. S. Cowart _ --_( 16
P. J. Kellv ____ 1 1
Akin, J. M. ___ ._! 2
Alexander. E. D. __'
Airs, H. S. _____ ! 6
Bryant. E. S. '
Becker, W. L. ___ 1 2
Beach, T. K. ____ ' 48
Beach. G. E. ._._!
Bell. C. L _____ ' 7
Best. C. D. _ _ -_! 1
Bentley, J. F. ___ 1 3
Brennan. T. _._ !
Brooks. W. B. ....J 4
Blumberg, L. __ ' 2
Burn*. C. ______ I 9
Brant. R F. ... _ '
Byrd. E. L. ____ I 21
Cantey, O. P. !
Collins. M. X. ___ 1 4
1
i
!
i
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
1
1
10
6
6
1
11
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
IS
3
2
5
11
1
1
22
3
2
11
t
79
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10 *[
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10to
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
1
*4
16
131111
23
2
18
IS
13
11
18
11
17
14
10
13
16
13 '21
27
19
12
2\
18
11
12
61
11
20
12
13
34
15
16
19
11
33
11
26
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 65
Number of Days Lost by Each Member of the Department
on Account Sickness, Injured on Duty, Sickness in
Family, Special Leave, Vacation, or
Suspended, During 1909
NAME
Cleary, T. F. ___ _
Cohen, M. G. ___
Counihan, M. J.
Clancy, J. J. .......
Crosby, W. F. .- _
Davis, E. F. _ ....
Davis, R. T. _ __ __
DeLeon, J. P.
Dominick, A. M. ...
Flaherty, T. E.
Fleming, W. H.
Forehand, R. A. Flynn, C. J. -
Gallaher, M. C. __
Garrard, W. E. -
Goslee, M. ________
Guilfoyle. J. _______
Grubbs. C. B. ______
Harley, H. E.
Harley, R. H. _
Harper, J. G. ______
Hutson. H. C. _
Hutto, P. S. _______
Hansen, F. V. __
Ivey, A. ___________
Jones, H. __________
Keane. T. - _ .
Kemp; H. H. _____
Keller, C. W. ______
Killian, J. G. ______
Kelly, C. H. .____
Leech. C. F. ______
Lovett, R. F. __. _
Lively, G. P. _
Lysaught, D. ______
McCarthy.!. C.
McAlpin. T. E. -
McGrath, J. ___ .
Mitchell. W. R. _
Sickness
1
S
2
1
4
20
6
3
13
16
6
1
1
7
9
6
13
1
3
I
2
1
4
3
5
sf
SO.
5
i
3
Sickness Family in
5
1
1
3
2
4
2
6
3
3
2
3
9
1
2
6
2
1
Sg
U >
v a
O.V
Wi4
S
1
1

1
7
5
2
4
2
4
7
2
1
Vacation
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
1011
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Suspended
1
1
2
5
"3
1
10
20
12
11
191?
10
16
10
3
17
11
14
40
10
23
IS
29
29
16
18
14
11
7
31
16
23
11
20
13
13
20
10
16
18
11
14
IS
66 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Number of Days Lost by Each Member of the Department
on Account Sickness, Injured on Duty, Sickness in
Family, Special Leave, Vacation, or
Suspended, During 1909
NAME
Morgan. L. P.
Morse, W. J. ......
Malphus. C. M. __
Moehrke. P. H. _
Nantz. L. H. ___
Newton, E. L.
O'Neil, T. G. ___
O'Reilly. J. J. .... -
Price, H. L. ____
Quarterman. T. A._
Remley. W. E. __ Remley. D. D __
Reilly, J. J. ........
Reisen. H. ________
Rowse. ]. A. ______
Sheehan, Win. _____
Stewart, W. H. __
Stewart, W. T.
Sherrod. M. H. ___.
Sho waiter. C. H.
Sivers. Wm. . _ _._
Swift, F. S. __
Tullis. B. L. _______
Ungar, B. __________
Weber. J. A. L. _
Winn, W. S. _______
Sandiford, T. P. ___
Kelly. Jno. ________
Barthelmess, J. B. __
|?ruy*|_f-fr f* T
McGinley. J. J. ....
Hennessy, J. W.
Sickness
1
5
6
S
3
1
5
14
2
3
1
61
3
8
8
6
5
5
22
7
2
a*
V 3
S I
1
1
Sickness Family in
2
1
7
13
3
2
.5
o >
a a &
r/3 tJ
2
7
6
1
1
2
4
6
1
Vacation
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Suspended
7
1
1
"3
1
12
13
22
29
10
15
13
11
16
25
19
26
10
11
11
61
16
22
18
10
17
15
10
: 10
13
30
10
18
2
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 67
Number of Arrests Made by Each Member of the
Department During 1909
NAME
W. G. Austin
S. N. Harris __ T. McCool _
T, C. Murphy _
J. J. Murphy __
M. L. Meldrim _.
H. W. Baughn _.
D. T. Cronin __ _
J. S. Hallford _
J. J. Deignan
J. D. Semken _
J. H. Lange
J. C. Bell ______
T. Farrell _______
P. J. Eivers ___
J. H. W. Umbach
C. T. Christie __.
E. D. Fallen ____
C. S. Cowart ____
P. J. Kelly ______
Airs. H. S. ______
Akin. J. M. _____
Alexander, E. D._
Bryant, B. S.
Becker, W. L.
Beach, J. K. _____
Beach, G. E. - _
Bell. C. L. -___-_
Best. C. D. ____
Bentley, J. F. ___
Brooks, W. B.
Blumberg, L. ___
Burns, C. _______
Brant. R. F. . ___ Byrd. E. L. -
Cantey, O. P. ___
Collins, M. N. ___
Cleary, T. F. ____
Cohen, M. G.
Cordray. J. A. ___
Counihan, M. J. -
Clancy, J. J.
Crosby, W. F. _.
Davis. E. F.
RANK
Chief ___. ___ .
1st Lieutenant
2d Lieutenant ___
3d Lieutenant
Chief Detective
1st Sergeant ____
Sergeant ___
Sergeant - _ __
Sergeant ________
Sergeant ___
Sergeant _ ___ -
Sergeant ________
Sergeant _
Detective ___ _
Detective __ ____
Detective _______
Detective - ______
g
uartermaster _
atrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman _ ___
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __ __
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __ _ _
Patrolman __ _ _
Patrolman ___ -
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman __ -
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
To
June 30
24
38
39
78
139
2
1
47
27
28
2
28
52
13
120
132
109
98
100
22
35
29
10
35
37
7
38
79
64
57
91
45
7
31
54
13
20
16
87
30
60
To
Dec. 31
4
20
42
62
167
1
1
38
14
17
18
43
7
123
121
115
158
91
6
26
24
26
30
20
12
52
13
25
37
54
64
57
42
16
40
- 9
30
15
13
27
81
47
18
Total
28
58
81
138
306
3
2
85
41
45
2
43
95
20
243
253
224
256
191
6
26
46
61
59
30
47
89
20
63
116
118
121
148
87
23
71
9
84
28
33
43
168
77
78
68 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Number of Arrests Made by Each Member of the
Department During 1909
NAME RANK
Davis, R. T. ..Patrolman ______
DeLeon, J. P. _ _ Patrolman ______
Dominick, A. M._ Patrolman _
Flaherty, T. E. --Patrolman _
Fleming, W. H Patrolman ______
Flynn, C. T. ____ Patrolman ______
Gallaher. M. C Patrolman _ __
Goslee. ^f. ..-.- Patrolman .. . ____
Guilfoyle, J. Patrolman ____
Grnbbs, C. B. ___ Patrolman ______
Harlcy, H. E. ___ Patrolman .
arley, R. H. _ 'Patrolman ______
Harper, J. G. ___. Patrolman ______
Hutson. H. C. __ Patrolman _ __
Hutto. P. S. Patrolman ______
Hansen, F. V. Patrolman ______
Ivey, A. Patrolman ______
Kearney. F. J. __<Patrolman ______
Keane. T. __ Patrolman ______
Kemp, H. H _ Patrolman _____
Keller, C. W. _ Patrolman ______
Kelly. C. H. __ Patrolman _ ___
Kilian. J. G. Patrolman _____
Leech, C. F. Patrolman ______
Lovett. R. F. Patrolman ______
Lively. G. P. ____ Patrolman ______
McCarthy,!. C Patrolman _
McAIpin. T. E.__ Patrolman __ ._
McGrath. J. ___ Patrolman ______
Mitchcll. W. R _ Patrolman __
Morgan. L. P. __ Patrolman __ _
Morse. W. J. _ Patrolman __ ____
Malphns. C. M.__ Patrolman __ __
>foehrfce, P. H. Patrolman ______
Xantz. L. H. Patrolman __ _
Newton. E. L. Patrolman ______
O'VeJI. T. G. Patrolman ______
O'Reilly. T. T. _ Patrolman __ -
Price. H. L. __ _ Patrolman ______
Ouarterman. T.A. Patrolman ______
Remlev. W. E _ 'Patrolman __ _
Remley, D. D. Patrolman ______
To
June 30
4
SO
62
25
26
30
75
16
13
39
22
31
33
37
38
41
11
14
25
62
22
12
10
34
21
15
56
31
17
40
29
35
8
- 55
37
20
65
36
21
52
17
32
To
Dec. 31
13
40
R1
14
97
23
31
47
105
20an
36
15 'ti
23
21
70
59
21
22
35
51
15
4
17
28
30
35
21
55
32
22
24
17
41
3
37
34
24
78
25
12
52
30
41
Total
17
4ft
133
14
159
A&
57
77
1ftA
3643
75
37
62
eg
S8
108
100
v>
36
60
113
37
4
29
38
64
56
36
111
63
39
64
46
76
11
92
71
44
143
61
33
104
47
73
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 69
Number of Arrests Made by Each Member of the
Department During 1909
NAME
Reilly, J. J. .....
Rowse, J. A.
Sheehan. Win. __
Stewart. W. H
Stewart, W. T.
Sherrod, M. H. ..
Showalter. C. H.
Swift, F. S.
Tullis, B. L. -
Ungar, B. _______
Weber. J. A. L.~
Winn, W. S. _
RANK
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
Patrolman ______
To
June 30
14
16JO
4
33
27
48
31
15
46
101
S
15
72
To
Dee. 31
16
30
CO
3
20
474fi
46
21
2\
57
1Q
76
Total
50
46
97
7
53
74
00
77
1f\
69
153
9
"ii
148
Total Number of Arrests During 1909
White women _________________________ 184
White men __________________________2.772
Negro women __________________________1,451
Negro men ____________________3,959
Chinamen ____ 5
Minors _ 381
Total ________________________________8,752
70 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Arrests Each Month
MON'TH
January
March _____________
May
July ______- -
October _. - ____
November
Totals ___ _ ___ _
Negroes
390
322
527
386
339
433
413
795
689
330
378
408
5410
Whites
174
194
375
162
168
158
203
199
698
184
218
233
2956
Minors ,
43
10
27
23
72
37
51
25
30
26
in
37
JBl
Chinamen
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
"3
ct607
526
Q7O
571
K-1Q
633
667
1019
1417
540
626
678
8752
Disposition of Above Cases
Sentenced in Recorder's Court ____________4,425
Dismissed in Recorder's Court _____2,451
Sentenced and sentence suspended by Recorder ___ 294
Turned over to Superior Court _________ 195
Turned over to City Court ________________ 586
Turned over to Ordinary's Court __________ 86
Turned over to various County Sheriffs ________ 57
Turned over to United States Court __________ 5
Turned over to foreign vessels _________ 35
__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________71
Suspicious characters _________________ 612
Turned over to Army and Navy __ 3
Turned over to Juvenile Court ___________ 28
Total _________________________8,720
Fines Collected in Police Court During the Year 19"09
January ______________________:_____$ 1,429.50
February ___________________ 1,745.60
March __________________________ 3,227.56
April ___________________________ 1,251.95
May ____________________________ 888.30
June __________________________ 1,371.70
July ___________________________ 1,602.55
August _________________________ 1,452.10
September _______________________ 1,882.45
October _________________________ 1,220.50
November _______________________ 1,475.75
December ________________________ 1,784.05
Total _______________._._____$19,332.01
Statement of Fines Collected in Police Court for Each
Year From 1902 to 1909, Inclusive
1902 ___________________________$ 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
1909 _________.___________________. 19,332.01
Causes of Arrest
Arson ____________ 2
Abandonment of wife and children __________ 1
Adultery and fornication __________________ 13
Aiding a convict to escape ______;_______ 6
72_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
Assault and battery _______ 34
Assault with intent to murder ___________ 62
Assault with intent to rape _ 3
Assaulting and stabbing 65
Attempting to wreck railroad train 1
Bigamy __: 1
Breaking and entering a railroad car __ 2
Burglary 81
Carrying concealed weapons ___- 25
Cheating and swindling ____ 30
Contempt of Court ________-____ 66
Cruelty to animals _ 42
Cruelty to children ______________ 8
Cow stealing 1
Deserters from the Army and Navy __ 13
Deserters from foreign vessels ___ 16
Disorderly conduct _______2,646
Drunk and disorderly _____________________1,949
Escaped convicts _ 44
Exposure of person __; 3
Fast and reckless driving ____________ 29
Forgery _ 13
Furnishing minors with intoxicating liquors 3
Gambling ___________1__^________ 151
Involuntary manslaughter ____'-- 8
Keeping a disorderly house __ 5
Kidnapping _________________ 1
Larceny after trust ___ 40
Larceny from the house __"_ 81
Larceny from the person _________ 14
Larceny, grand _. 2
Larceny, simple _____ 498
Lunacy _ 29
Malicious mischief _________________ 1
Murder _____________________________ 19
Perjury " 1
Pointing a pistol not in own defense ____ 11
_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________73
Rape ____________________________ 5
Receiving stolen goods 6
Robbery by force __. 36
Shooting at another not in his own defense 3
Shooting on public highway 1
Stealing a ride on a railroad train __ 11
Suspicious characters ____ 612
Selling cocaine 21
United States Court _____________________ 5
Vagrancy __________________ 48
Violating City Ordinances ;___________^__ 1,807
Violating automobile ordinance ___ 60
Violating prohibition law _ 51
Wife beating ______________ 7
Arrests upon requests of other counties and States 59
Total _'_______________-_________8,752
Ambulance Calls for Year 1909
( Month Whites. Negroes. Total.
January ____________ 34 25 59
February __________ 24 34 58
March ____________ 27 29 56
April _____________ 24 23 47
May _____________ 37 38 75
June ____________ 25 30 55
July ______________ 37 '40 77
August ____________ 46 42 88
September __________ 40 50 90
October ____________ 43 38 81
November __________ 36 38 74
December __________ 27 32 59
Totals ____________ 400 419 819
Patrol Wagon Calls
January ___________ 428
February ___________________________ 688
1/4_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
March _____________________________ 596
April ______________________________ 554
May ______________________________ 494
June ______________________________ 660
July ________________.____________1,052
August _________________________ 795
September _ 578
October _____________ 511
November _______ 625
December ______ 724
Total _________________________7,705
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 75
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR
1909, AS COMPARED WITH THE
EXPENSES FOR 1908
Receipts
Appropriation for 1909 .__$130,000.00
Union Station _______.___________ 1,800.00
Appropriation for purchase of automobile 1,200.00
Station House fees _______________ 172.50
Patrolmen's services (special) . 153.50
Sale of one horse; clothing, old *property,
empty sacks, etc. _____________ 375.83 $133,701.83
Expenditures
1908. 1909.
Salaries --..$105,491.59 $114,995.29
Horse feed ____________ 5,446.84 4,781.78
Horses ______________ 1,595.00 1,325.00
Horse-shoeing __________ 683.47 666.27
Veterinary services 154.75 257.75
Uniforms _____________ 3,007.05 3.981.40
Prisoners' rations ________ 922.13 1,233.83
General improvements and repairs _____________ 403.87 305.53
General supplies ___ 1,339.11 1,236.54
Property ______________ - 822.39 687.54
Lights _______________ 248.72 322.30
Fuel _______________ 260.00 146.50
Telephone rental _________ 352.44 323.11
Printing, stationery, etc. 249.03 304.55
Gamewell System ______ 640.89 49.95
Postage and telegrams 134.95 132.38
Insurance ___ 110.00 75.00
Expenses Chief, Convention 150.00
Incidentals ________ 279.24 158.34
Purchase of autompbile 1,100.00
Maintenance of automobile 692.25
Totals ____________$122,141.47 $132,925.31 $132,925.31
Balance turned in to City Treasurer $ 776.52
$133,701.83
76_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_____,
Expenses of Department for 1903 ________$ 90,866.13
Expenses of Department for 1904 _________ 89.399.88
Expenses of Department for 1905 ______________ 93,029.20
Expenses of Department for 1906 _ 106281.04
Expenses of Department for 1907 ______________ 121,350.47
Expenses of Department for 1908 _ 122,141.47
Expenses of Department for 1909 _.- 132,925.31
Amount appropriated for 1910 ___ 131,000.00
__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________77
Inventory of Property
Police Department grounds __________$20,000.00
Police Headquarters building 25,000.00
Police outbuildings ______________ 12,000.00
Gamewell system _____________ 25,000.00
Inside telephone system 100.00
1 Automobile (Buick) _____________ 600.00
41 Horses _______________________ 6,200.00
2 Patrol wagons ________ 450.00
2 Ambulances __________________ 450.00
1 Buckboard ___________________ 75.00
1 Buggy _______________________ 100.00
1 Patrol wagon (unserviceable) 25.00
1 Supply wagon _____________ 100.00
1 Supply wagon (unserviceable) ___ 25.00
5 Sets single harness 125.00
2 Sets double harness ______________ 100.00
42 Springfield rifles ________________ 400.00
42 Winchester rifles ________________ "* 400.00
115 Revolvers ___________________ 1,150.00
32 Saddles, bridles, and blankets ________ 1,100.00
4 Roller top desks ________________ 300.00
4 Small desks ___________________ 80.00
1 Flat top desk, standing ___1________ 55.00
1 Steel filing cabinet _______________ 250.00
1 Wooden filing cabinet ______________ 40.00
1 Small filing cabinet ______________ 15.00
1 Prisoners' property cabinet ______ 60.00
110 Clothes lockers _________________ 440.00
92 Iron cots _____________________ 275.00
90 Mattresses ___________________ 150.00
30 Prisoners' blankets _______________ 60.00
3 Iron safes _____________________ 200.00
1 Large table __________________ 175.00
6 Small tables __________________ 80.00
7 Revolving desk chairs __________ 100.00
11 Leather-back chairs ______________ 120.00
78 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
45
7
1
3
1
1
5
I
S
3
52
1
1
1
20
1
2
3
2
12
34
50
100
25
100
100
100
1
4
27
2
Courtroom chairs _ _ _ ____ _.
Stoves for heating _____ .
Cooking stove and utensils __ _____ .
Clocks _____ _ _. _____ .
Steel clothes locker _ _ _ _ ____ . Medicine chest and contents _ _____ .
Electric fans __ _ __ _ _______ .
Art square _ _ _ ______ .
Rugs .
Foot mats _ _ _ _____ .
Cuspidors _ _ _ _ __ .
Lounge _ _ _ ____ .
Bookcase _ _____ .
Steel bookcase _ __ _ _ ______ .
Window shades __ __ .
Floor coverings __ _____ _.
Pictures, mirrors, etc. _ _ ________ .
Ice box _ .
Water coolers _ _ _____ .
Pairs handcuffs _ _ _ _____ .
Bicycles, equipped with speedometers _ .
Pairs pillows _ _ _ _ _ ______ .
Sabers _ _____ . Web cartridge belts _ _ _ _ ______ .
Wreaths __ _ _ ______ .
Club sockets _ _ _ ___ _.
Badges _
Clubs _ _ ______ .
Whistles _ _ __ __ _____ _ .
Letter press and copying outfit ______ .
Horse blankets _ ___ _ ______ .
Yale locks __ _ _ _ ____ _.
Wheelbarrows _ _ _ ______ .
100.00
155.00
20.00
50.00
50.00
25.00
120.00
40.00
30.00
10.00
50.00
30.00
40.00
75.00
40.00
._ 300.00
50.00
5.00
5.00
15.00
150.00
30.00
100.00
50.00
75.00
15.00
50.00
75.00
25.00
10.00
15.00
30.00
10.00
Total ____________________$97,745.00
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 79
Gamewell Boxes
12Bay and Habersham
13Bay and Randolph
1-1Bay and East Broad
15Bay and Dray ton
21Bay and Schwarz Avenue
22Broughton and'East Broad
23Oglethorpe Avenue and East Broad
24Congress and Bull
25President and Randolph
31York and Bull
32Anderson an.d Waters Road
33Liberty and Randolph
34Estill Avenue and Waters Road
35Park Avenue and East Broad
42Montgomery and Forty-second Streets
43Oglethorpe Avenue and Fahm
44River and Water
45Indian and Fahm
51Bay and West Broad
52Estill Avenue and Bull
53Broughton and West Broad
54Broughton and Fahm
121Oglethorpe Avenue and West Broad
122Louisville Road and Dooley Avenue
123Gwinnett and Stiles Avenue
124Gwinnett and Magnolia
125Liberty and West Broad
131Union Station
132Cohen and West Boundary
133Charlton and Jefferson
144City Market
152Gaston and West Broad
212Gaston and Whitaker
213Park Avenue and West Broad
214Anderson and West Broad
215Liberty and East Broad
(M.R.C.S.6)
80_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
221Gwinnett and West Broad
242Gwinnett and East Broad
243Jones and East Broad
312Gaston and Lincoln
313Hartridge and East Broad
314Wheaton and Waters Road
321Bolton and Atlantic Avenue
322Park Avenue and Abercorn
323Henry and Bull
331Anderson and East Broad
341East Broad and Thirty-eighth Streets
412Ogeechee Road and Thirty-sixth Street
413Bull and Thirty-sixth Streets
Report of the Recorder
To the Honorable the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
| Savannah:
Gentlemen:I have the honor to submit herewith my
annual report as Recorder, for the year ending December
31,1909, together with such recommendations as in my humble judgment would be of benefit to the city and the community in general.
A great part of the information herein contained will be
found in the report of the Chief of Police, and its recital in
this report is merely a repetition of information that you
already have in your possession.
Without going into details, I would respectfully direct
your attention to the fact that the fines collected in the
Police Court have steadily increased from the time of my
occupancy of office. It is true that in the year of 1908 a
larger amount of money was received, but as you know this
was due to the fact that practically all of the nearbeer dealers in the city had failed to procure a city license, and were
fined in the Police Court, thus augmenting the total fines
collected. Aside from this source, however, the fines from
other classes of violations exceed those of any previous
year, and since the fines which were collected in 1908 from
nearbeer dealers were paid direct to the city, and not through
the medium of the Police Court, it can readily be seen that
the increase is considerable.
In my last annual report, I requested the passage of an
Ordinance to prohibit loitering on the streets, but nothing
definite having been done in this connection I instructed the
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Police Department to arrest this class of vagrants, and to
place against them the charge of "disorderly conduct,"
which, as your Honorable Body knows, can be construed
to cover a multitude of sins. My instructions were carried
out, and the result has been that we have forced a great
number of idlers to secure employment in the different factories within our limits, or have sent them to work for the
good of the county.
As much as I dislike to, I feel constrained to say that
in my opinion the Industrial Farm is a farce and humbug.
The average number of prisoners throughout the year at
this institution is about 50 per day. The total number of
acres of land over which the officials of the Industrial Farm
have jurisdiction is.26, out'of which probably 10 are under
cultivation. The total expense to the City of Savannah for
the maintenance and support of this luxury is $300.00 per
month. The city receives nothing in return. The Industrial Farm is not self-supporting, and consequently in my
opinion it is folly to further contribute towards its maintenance. As I have heretofore recited, in my last report, there
is no method to enforce the retention of the prisoners at
that institution, and they remain in durance vile solely
because of their moral fear. The Farm has been termed,
and justly so, "The Drunkards' Paradise," and to send the
ordinary offender to this institution, where no punishment
is inflicted, and where there are no ties to bind, is purely and
simply a vacation. If there were sufficient work to occupy
their time, or if the Farm even was self-sustaining, I would
not make the following suggestion; but in view of the circumstances, with the interest of the City at heart, I feel that
the agreement entered into between the City and County
should be discontinued, and the Farm under its present condition abolished.
The County or "Brown" Farm, as it is commonly known,
averages throughout the entire year about ISO prisoners a
day. These prisoners are required to till the soil, and have
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under their constant care about 500 acres of cultivated land.
The Brown Farm is not only self-supporting, but in addition
thereto furnishes supplies to the Blue or Industrial Farm,
as well as to the different convict camps under the supervision of the County. Further than this, the prisoners are
required to work the roads, are. under armed guards, and
incarceration therein is generally looked upon as a serious
matter.
In view of these facts, I would respectfully recommend
that the city enter into arrangements with the County
Authorities, whereby the conduct of both the Blue and
Brown Farms would be under the same supervision, thereby
preventing the numerous and frequent escapes which occur
on the Industrial Farm, and at the same time securing from
the wards of the city a sufficient amount of work to offset
the expenditures made in clothing and feeding them. I am
frank to admit that the method by which this is to be arrived
at has not been solved by me, but I feel that the wiser and
more experienced men constituting the Board of Aldermen
of Savannah, as well as the County Commissioners, can
without a great deal of trouble arrive at a sane and safe solution of the problem.
Total Number of Arrests During 1909
White women _____________________ 184
White men ____________________2,772
Negro women ____________________1,451
Negro men _______ _3,959
Chinamen ___ 5
Minors ____ 381
Total _________________-_______8,752
Disposition of Above Cases
Sentenced in Recorder's Court_4,457
Dismissed in Recorder's Court ______________2,451
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Sentenced and sentence suspended by Recorder ______ 294
Turned over to Superior Court 195
Turned over to City Court ____________ 586
Turned over to Ordinary's Court ___________ 86
Turned over to various County Sheriffs ~_____ 57
Turned over to United States Court 5
Turned over to foreign vessels 35
Suspicious characters _____________ 612
Turned over to Army and Navy _____________ 3
Turned over to Juvenile Court ______________ 28
Total ________________________8,752
Pines Collected in Police Court During the Year 1909
January ________________________$ 1,429.50
February ________________________ 1,745.60
March __________________________ 3,227.56
April ___________________________ 1,251.95
May __________________________._ 888.30
June ___________________________ 1,371.70
July __________________________ 1,602.55
August ________________________ 1,452.10
September ____________________ 1,882.45
October _______________________ 1,220.50
November ________________________ 1,475.75
December ________________________ 1,784.05
Total ______________________$19,332.01
Statement of Fines Collected in Police Court for Each
Year From 1902 to 1909, Inclusive
1902 _______________________$ 6,242.95
1903 ___________________________ 9,492.90
1904 __._.____.______.__.________ 9,328.00
1905 _________-_.__.___.____ 10,057.00
1906 ______-____________________ 12,236.00
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1907 ____________$18,255.25
1908 _____________ 35,113.60
1909 _______________________._ 19,332.01
Causes of Arrest
Arspn _________ 2
Abandonment of wife and children ___________ 1
Adultery and fornication __________________ 13
Aiding a convict to escape _________ 6
Assault and battery ___________ 34
Assault with intent to murder _____________ 62
Assault with intent to rape __ 3
Assaulting and stabbing 65
Attempting to wreck railroad train ____________ 1
Bigamy 1
Breaking and entering a railroad car _____.____ 2
Burglary 81
Carrying concealed weapons _____ 25
Cheating and swindling _____________ 30
Contempt of Court ___________ 66
Cruelty to animals . 42
Cruelty to children 8
Cow stealing 1
Deserters from the Army and Navy _______ 13
Deserters from foreign vessels ______________ 16
Disorderly conduct 2,646
Drunk and disorderly __1,949
Escaped convicts 44
Exposure of person 3
Fast and reckless driving _______ 29
Forgery 13
Furnishing minors with intoxicating liquors _______ 3
Gambling _______-,__________ 151
Involuntary manslaughter __________ 8
Keeping a disorderly house ____ 5
Kidnapping __ 1
Larceny after trust ______________ 40
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Larceny from the house __ 81
Larceny from the person 14
Larceny, grand _____ 2
Larceny, simple ___ 498
Lunacy 29
Malicious mischief _ 1
Murder _________________________' 19
Perjury 1
Pointing a pistol not in own defense ________ 11
Rape ____________________________ 5
Receiving stolen goods _____ 6
Robbery by force ____________ 36
Shooting at another not in his own defense ____ 3
Shooting on public highway _______________ 1
Stealing a ride on a railroad train __________ 11
Suspicious characters _,________ 612
Selling cocaine _________- _____________________ 21
United States Court _____________________ 5
Vagrancy ________________________ 48
Violating City Ordinances __________________1,807
Violating automobile ordinance ________ 60
Violating prohibition law __________________ 51
Wife beating ________________________ 7
Arrests upon requests of other counties and States _ 59
Total _______________________. .____ 752
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN E. SCHAVARZ,
Recorder
TWENTIETH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THK
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF THK
CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA.
FOR THE YEAR
ENDING
December 31, 19O9
THOMAS BALT.ANTYNB
SUPERINTENDENT
FIRE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH
FOR THE YEAR 1909
M. J. Kavanaugh, Chairman
R. M. Hull Craig Barrow
C. G. Wilkinson H. E. Wilson
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Thomas Ballantyne Superintendent
J. J. Connolly Assistant Superintendent
P. F. Curry _______________ Clerk and Storekeeper
G. T. Johnston ____________ Electric Inspector
F. J. Kilroy Fire Inspector
D. S. O'Connor _________ Assistant Fire Inspector
T. P. Sandiford Superintendent Fire Alarm
\V. F. Carrick ________ Chauflfeur to Superintendent
J. P. Kavanaugh ________ Chauffeur to Superintendent
Superintendent's Report
Office of the Superintendent of the Fire Department
Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1910
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Savannah:
Gentlemen:I have the honor to submit my third
annual report of the operations and conditions of the Fire
Department of the city, for the year ending December 31,
1909, this report being the Twentieth Annual Report of the
Paid Fire Department.
The total force of the Department at the close of the
year was ninety-eight (98) men, as follows:
1 Superintendent.
1 Assistant Superintendent.
1 Clerk and Storekeeper.
1 Superintendent Fire Alarm.
1 Electric Inspector.
1 Fire Inspector.
1 Assistant Fire Inspector.
2 Chauffeurs.
7 Foremen of Engine Companies.
7 Assistant Foremen of Engine Companies.
1 Foreman of Truck Company.
1 Assistant Foreman of Truck Company.
1 Foreman of Chemical Company.
1 Assistant Foreman of Chemical Company.
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7 Engineers of Steamers.
20 Drivers.
3 Tillermen.
41 Firemen.
During the year the following changes were made:
Truck Company No. 1 formed, with eight men.
Engine Company Xo. 7 succeeding Hose Company
Xo. 1.
1 Superintendent Fire Alarm dismissed.
1 Superintendent Fire Alarm appointed.
1 Assistant Foreman made Foreman.
2 Firemen made Assistant Foremen.
1 Engineer appointed.
3 Firemen resigned.
8 Firemen dismissed.
1 Fireman died from natural causes.
7 Firemen reinstated.
14 Firemen appointed, of which ten are new men.
Leaving the force ninety-eight (98) men, the number
authorized by city ordinance.
FORCE BY COMPANIES
Fire Station No. 1
518. 520, 522 Broughton Street, East
Name Capacity In Service
Thomas Fogerty __Foreman _______11 years
Jas. J. \Vhalen __--Assistant Foreman ___ 6 years
Jos. A. Goette ____Engineer _________ 5 years
Jos. A. McGrath _____Driver Engine ______ 9 years
Geo. F. Byrnes ______Driver Wagon ______ 2 years
F. Goritz __Hoseman _________ 8 years
T. Welsh _________Hoseman _________ 6 years
J. Higgins Hoseman __________ ?. jcars
R. J. O'Keefe ____Hoseman _________ 2 years
T. J. Ryan _____Hoseman __________ 1 year
Thos. P. Duffy __Hoseman _________ 2 mos.
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Fire Station No. 2
i
Indian and West Broad Streets
Name Capacity In Service
A. P. McFarland Foreman _23 years
M. J. Roach ______Assistant Foreman ___ 9 years
E. J. Burns ____Engineer __________ 9 mos.
G. F. Kilroy ______Driver Engine ______ 5 years
Louis F. Henderson Driver Wagon ______11 years
B. E. Sheppard _____Driver Truck ______ 5 years
M. F. Harvey Tillerman Truck ____ 3 years
J. Rottonburg _Hoseman _______ 6 years
V. S. Pacetti Hoseman _________ 5 years
J. C. Bailey _______Hoseman ________ 5 years
Jno. W. VVhalen _______Hoseman ____________ 3 years
J. S. O'Brien ______Hoseman _________ 3 years
R. J. Hayes ________Hoseman _________ 2 years
C. J. Campsen __.__Hoseman _________ 1 year
R. P. Shehan Hoseman _________ 4 mos.
J. C. Puder ______Hoseman _________ 4 mos.
Fire Station No. 3
Headquarters, Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street
Name Capacity In Service
C. V. Egense Foreman ___19 years
E. T. Morrissey __Assistant Foreman ___ 8 years
S. W. Peck Engineer 4 years
J. C. Sheahan Driver Engine ______ 6 years
T. G. KearneyDriver Wagon ______ 6 years
C. Christensen _Hoseman _____10 years
W. F. White _______Hoseman ________ 4 years
J. C. Hirt ____Hoseman __ 4 years
J. R. Wohanka______ Hoseman 3 years
J. Hunter _________Hoseman ________ 2 years
Jos. P. Harvey _____-Hoseman ___ 2 mos.
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Fire Station No. 4
606 Barnard Street
Name Capacity In Service
T. D. Brunson ____Foreman _________12 years
D. V. Whitaker -Assistant Foreman ___10 years
W. J. Futch Engineer _______11 years
C. W. Stein ______Driver Engine ______ 4 years
G. C. Donnelly _____-Driver Wagon ______19 years
W. H. Remley ______Driver Truck ______ 8 years.
J. H. Doerner ______Tillerman Truck _____ 9 mos.
J. P. Duffy _________Hoseman _______12 years
C. W. Ellis ________Hoseman _________ 7 years
J. Alien _________Hoseman __________ 4 years
W. J. Barrett ______Hoseman __________ 1 year
J. H. Bell _________Hoseman _________ 9 mos.
H. Center _________Hoseman _________ 9 mos.
Fire Station No. 5
11 Henry Street, East
Name Capacity In Service
A. M. Rogers ______Foreman _________13 years
H. F. Corley _______Assistant Foreman __19 years
C. A. Christians _____Engineer __________18 years
L. D. Walsh _______Driver Engine ______ 3 years
M. F. Sullivan ______Driver Wagon ______ 6 years
J. C. Henderson _____Hoseman ____ 5 years
J. E. McDonough ___Hoseman _ 2 years
J. N. Egense ______-Hoseman ____ 2 years
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Fire Station No. 6
Thirty-Eighth and Barnard Streets
Name Capacity In Service
C. M. Burnham Foreman ___13 years
J. J. Hearn _Assistant Foreman __13 years
L. Trebony ______._Engineer _______20 years
J. H. Monsees ____Driver Engine __ 4 years
F. H. Thompson ___Driver Wagon _____13 years
W. J. Cleary __Hoseman __________25 years
G. J. Brind __-____Hoseman _________ 9 mos.
W. L. DuFour ______Hoseman _________ 6 mos.
Engine Company No. 7
Gwinnett and Patilsen Streets
Name Capacity In Service
J. O'Leary _____Foreman _________16 years
T. Hamilton __Assistant Foreman __16 years
D. P. Murphy ______Engineer __________11 years
J. J. Fitzpatrick ___.-Driver Engine _ 4 years
W. W. Pringle ___--Driver Wagon _13 years
B. Leddy _________Driver Truck _____11 years
H. J. Larkin ____Hoseman __23 years
P. E. Forehan Hoseman 2 years
J. J. Buttimer __________Hoseman 6 mos.
Chemical Company No. 1
Headquarters, Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street
Name Capacity In Service
J. Murphy ___-__-Foreman ____ 9 years
T. Flynn __________Assistant Foreman ___11 years
T. F. Lovett _______Driver _____________13 years
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G. E. Johnson _____.Hoseman _ 9 years
R. B. Hearn ________Hoseman _________ 9 years
Truck Company No. 1
Headquarters, Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street
Xame Capacity In Service
A. J. Toshach ______Foreman ________23 years
M. F. Morehead _____Assistant Foreman ___11 years
Thos. Dillon _______Driver _____'8 years
F. F. Black ________Tillerman _________ 9 mos.
C. C. Edwards ______Driv. Asst. Supt's Buggy 3 years
C. Burke ____Ladderman 1 year
J. F. Hartnoll __-Ladderman __ 9 mos.
> W. S. Blanton ______Ladderman ________ 6 mos.
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APPROPRIATIONS, 1909
Fire Department and Uniforms __________$113,000.00
New Engine House, No. 7 ____________ 11,447.89
(This includes $3,947.89 brought over from
1908.)
New Apparatus ____________________ 7,000.00
Automobile for Superintendent __________ 2,950.00
Total _______________________$134,397.89
EXPENDITURES
1908 1909
Salaries _____-__________-.-$78,931.88 $86,744.10
Printing and Stationery _________ 108.15 152.20
Feed for Stock ________j____ 6,697.34 5,868.65
Horse-shoeing ______________ 885.23 989.52
Treatment of Sick Stock ________ 341.00 355.55
Additional Stock _____________ 1,250.00 1,750.00
Harness and Repairs to same _____ 236.88 243.85
Repairs to Apparatus ____ 1,523.71 1,743.54
Engine Coal and Wood _________ 49.50 91.75
Stove and Heater Coal and Wood __ 1,162.50 1.102.00
Gas and Illuminating __________ 542.17 744.32
Lubricating Oil and Waste ______ 53.77 102.32
Soda and Acid ______________ 103.59 280.28
Beds and Bedding for Men ______ 3.25
Miscellaneous Shop Tools _ 11.03
Furniture and Fixtures _________ 237.04 100.45
Implements of the Service _______ 127.51 244.73
Paints, Varnish, Etc. __________. 673.29 164.25
Repairs to Buildings __________ 1,479.28 729.04
Additional Hose _____________ 2,700.00 3,882.45
Boxes, Instruments, Wire, Tools, Etc. 6.95 19.43
(M. R. C. 8.7)
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Telephone Rent _____________ $ 79.92 $ 157.51
Cleaning Tools, Etc. __________ 296.33 470.26
Repairs to Heaters ____________ 18.67 31.66
Ice ___________________ 125.00 100.00
Surgeon's Fees _____________ 70.00 10.00
Rent of Houses ______________ 60.00 60.00
Incidentals ________________ 357.96 842.14
Pensions __________________ 870.00 1,092.50
Uniforms _________________ 4,080.45
Electric Inspector, Repairs, and HorseShoeing ________________ 66.95
New Engine House No. 7 _..______ 11,657.78
New Apparatus _ 6,999.80
Automobile for Superintendent ___ 2,950.00
Totals _______________$99,001.95 133,827.45
RECEIPTS, 1909
Electric Inspector's Fees _______________$1,204.00
Steamer Texas _____________________ 323.18
Sale of Hose Couplings ________________ 6.80
Refund from Dryfus, One Uniform _________ 10.10
Sale of Horses ______________________ 475.00
Sale of Sacks and Barrels _______________ 41.58
Sale of Old Hose ____________________ 38.80
Total _______________________$2,099.46
Total Appropriations, 1909 ____________$134,397.89
Total Expenditures, 1909 ______________ 133,827.48
Balance _________________________$ 570.41
Receipts _________________________ 2,099.46
Net Balance ______________________$ 2,669.87
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ESTIMATED VALUE OF DEPARTMENT PROPERTY
Fire Station No. 1 _ __ ___ ____$20,750.00
Fire Station No. 2 ___________________ 28,195.00
Fire Station No. 3 __________________ 20,750.00
Fire Station No. 4 _________________ 23,514.00
Fire Station No. 5 __________________ 14,820.00
Fire Station No. 6 __________________ 10,530.00
Fire Station No. 7 _____ . ____________ 26,000.00
Truck Company No. 1 ________________ 25,000.00
Chemical Company No. 1 ______________ 10,364.00
Fire Alarm System __________________ 40,446.00
Miscellaneous ______ ______ _ _ ________ 3,435.00
Total ______________________$223,804.00
EXPENSES BY STATIONS
Fire Station No. 1 __________________$12,072.47
Fire Station No. 2 __________________ 16,680.97
Fire Station No. 3 __________!___"______ 13,903.91
Fire Station No. 4 ___________________ 14,636.32
Fire Station No. 5 __________________ 8,332.89
Fire Station No. 6 ______________r__ 8,797.37
Fire Station No. 7 __________________ 8,893.90
Truck Company No. 1 ________________ 6,476.72
Chemical Company No. 1 _________-___ 5,929.89
Fire" Alarm _______________________ 743.32
Electric Fees _____________________ 66.95
General Expenses __________________ 15,685.19
Completing New Engine House __________ 11,657.78
New Apparatus _________ 6,999.80
Total _____________________$130,877.48
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DESCRIPTION OF ROLLING STOCK
Engine No. 1.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 Single Pump LaFrance.
Engine No. 6.Second Size Single Pump Amoskeag.
Engine No. 7.Second Size Single Pump Jeffers.
Reserve Engine No. 8.Second Size Double Pump
LaFrance.
Hose Tenders
No. 1.One two-horse wagon.
No. 2.One two-horse wagon.
No. 3.One two-horse wagon.
No. 4One two-horse wagon. (See Combination.)
No. 5.One two-horse wagon. (See Combination.)
No. 6.One two-horse wagon. (See Combination.)
No. 7.One two-horse wagon.
Reserve.One two-horse wagon.
Reserve.One one-horse reel.
Chemical Engines
*
Chemical Engine No.- 1One Holloway Double-tank,
85 gallons each. .
Hook and Ladder Trucks
No. 1.American LaFrance Aerial Extension, 75 feet.
No. 2.Hayes' Aerial Extension, 55 feet.
No. 3.-Leverich Wood Frame Tiller Truck, 52 feet
extension.
No. 4.Rurnsey and Co.'s Light Steel Frame City
Truck. (See Combination.)
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Combinations
No. 2.Originally Holloway Combination, with double
tank, 35 gallons each. One tank taken off.
No. 4.One Seagrave 60-gallon tank under seat.
No. 5.Tank from Holloway Chemical Engine placed
under seat of 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. 4.Tank from Holloway Combination
hung under truck frame.
Supply and Coal Wagons
One two-horse large wagon.
Three one-horse small wagons.
Officers' Vehicles
One Stevens-Duryea Automobile, 24 H.-P.
One Superintendent's four-wheel buggy in reserve.
One Assistant Superintendent's four-wheel buggy.
Hose
On January 1, 1909, the Department owned 14,900 feet
of Hose, corrected.
Since that date 4,000 feet of 2^-inch Hose were
purchased; also 500 feet of Chemical Hose, 1-inch, were
purchased.
1,900 feet of condemned Hose were sold, or furnished
Street and Lane, Water, and Park and Tree Departments.
The inventory of Hose on December 31, 1909, shows
17,500 feet, classed as follows:
Very Good _____________________13,700
Poor ________________. ______._ ]/?5C
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Condemned -. 600
ChemicalGood ___ 1,100
ChemicalPoor _________-_____ 150
Total ___________________17,500
On January 1, 1909, there were in service 46 horses.
During the year, four horses"Wilkinson," "Buck,"
"Sandy," and "Leo"were condemned and sold.
"Cyclone" and "Sonny," condemned, were exchanged
for horse "Craig B."
Seven new horses were purchased during the year.
We now have 48 horses in the Department.
Repairs to Apparatus
Engine No. 1.One new boiler plunger.
Engine No. 2.One bushing in wheel.
Wagon No. 2.Tires reset, two new felloes, and two
new wheels.
Engine No. 3.Rear tires reset, two new plungers, and
nests in boiler.
Wagon No. 3.Tires reset, and one new wagon pole.
Engine No. 4.Two new poles, minor repairs to boiler
during the year. This Engine needs a new boiler, which
will be put in the coming year.
Engine No. 6.Tires reset.
Wagon No. 6.Tires reset.
Truck No. 2.One new tiller rod, and repairs to running gear; also re-painted.
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Truck No. 3.Re-painted.
Truck No. 4.Re-painted.
Chemical No. 1.General overhauling, and re-painted.
Assistant Superintendent's Buggy.One new shaft.
Superintendent's Automobile.One new tire, two inner
tubes, and two rear wheel chains.
Injuries to Employees.
January 31Driver C. W. Stein, Engine No. 4, while
responding to box 41, collided with street car at Whitaker
and Gaston Streets, severely injuring leg. Off duty 12 days
and 12 hours.
January 31Fireman W. J. Barrett, Engine Company
No. 4, while responding to box 41, was slightly injured
when Engine collided with street car, corner Whitaker and
Gaston Streets. No time lost.
June 12Fireman W. J. Cleary, Engine Company No.
6, bruised ankle while at work at Fire Box 62, Bolton and
Burroughs Streets. Off duty 6 days.
July 31Fireman F. Schwarz, Engine Company No.
2, while hauling bedding, horse stepped on foot, injuring
one toe. Off duty 8 days and 12 hours.
August 6Assistant Foreman M. F. Morehead, Truck
Company No. 1, kicked by Truck horse "Pat C," while box
13 was being tested at 12 o'clock noon. No time lost.
August 18Assistant Fire Inspector D. S. O'Connor,
while acting fireman at Engine Company No. 2, driving
Truck No. 2 on exercise, horses became unmanageable, and
running into iron post at Congress and Montgomery Streets
threw him out of seat, painfully bruising him on hip and
back. Off duty 3 months and 20 days.
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August 19Fireman J. S. O'Brien, Engine Company
Xo. 7. driving supply wagon from station No. 7 to No. 4,
horse ran away, he was thrown from seat, bruising side,
and cut over eye. Off duty 15 days and 13 hours.
September 30Foreman J. Murphy, Chemical Company No. 1, responding to a false alarm at Savannah Theater, was cut over eye. No time lost.
October 4Foreman J. 'Murphy, Chemical Company
No. 1. while responding to Box 21 (false alarm), horses
swerved into electric pole at Drayton Street and Oglethorpe
Avenue, throwing Foreman Murphy out of seat, and painfully bntising him. Off duty 22 days and 13 hours.
October 19Driver G. F. Kilroy. Engine Company No.
2. while attending to horse, was injured by horse stepping
on foot. Off duty 1 day and 20 hours.
December 4Fireman R. B. Hearn, Chemical Company
No. 1, while answering a telephone alarm, sprained knee
sliding down pole. Off duty 11 days.
Accidents to Horses
January 31"Leo," Engine No. 4, while responding to
Box 41, collided with street car at corner Whitaker and
Gaston Streets, cutting gash on right hind hip. Out of
service 6 months and 20 days.
October 4"Rob H," of Chemical Engine No. 1. while
answering Box 21 (false alarm), was killed at Oglethorpe
Avenue and Drayton Street: refusing to answer line, collided with electric pole.
Accidents to Apparatus
January 31No. 4's Engine, while answering Box 41,
collided with street car. corner Gaston and Whitaker
Streets, damaging front frame of engine, and breaking two
poles. Out of service 10 days and 15 hours.
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April 16Truck No. 1, while entering quarters, jumped
curbing, striking tree, breaking clips on rear left spring;
also breaking 28-foot ladder. Out of service 7]/2 hours.
August 6No. 3's wagon, while responding to telephone alarm from Dixie Ink Factory, broke pole. Not out
of service.
August 18Truck No. 2, while out exercising, horses
became unmanageable, and ran into iron post at Congress
and Montgomery Streets, breaking tiller rod, and-damaging
running gear. Out of service one day.
October 4Chemical Engine No. 1, while responding
to false alarm, Box 21, horse "Bob H," refusing to answer
line, ran into electric pole at corner Oglethorpe Avenue and
Drayton Street, breaking front frame of Engine. Out of
service 12 days.
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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. 1;
entered the Department October 1, 1884; died from natural
causes July 31, 1907.
John V. Bordnave
Engineer of Engine Company No. 2; entered the
Department January 1, 1870; died from natural causes June
8, 1908.
DIED DURING THE YEAR
Joseph M. Hanly
Hoseman of Engine Company No. 6; entered the
Department November 9, 1901; died from natural causes
May 22, 1909.
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William B. Jones
Hoseman of Engine Company No. 6; entered the
Department December 21, 1899; stricken with paralysis
while on theater detail, October 28, 1908; placed on pension
of half-pay; died December 29, 1909.
REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS
Outbuildings at Fire Stations Nos. 1, 2, and 4 were
overhauled and re-painted.
Fire Station No. 2, new front doors.
Engine Company No. 3, moved to west wing of Fire
Station No. 3, built three new stalls.
Truck Company No. 1, headquarters, Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street, repaired floor, and put on a new
rear door.
Fire Station No. 6, new front doors, and new sills in
rear of building.
During the year, Engine Company No. 7, Gwinnett and
Paulsen Streets, went into service. The complement of this
Company consists of Engine, Wagon, and Truck, with nine
men.
Truck Company No. 1, Fire Headquarters, Oglethorpe
Avenue and Abercorn Street, also went into service, with
a complement of eight men.
Hose Company No. 1, 515 Waldburg Street, East, was
abandoned, the Hose Wagon going in reserve.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
I am pleased to report that all interfering Fire Alarm
Boxes have been replaced with new and up-to-date non-
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interfering boxes. Three new boxes have been installed
where they were most needed. The Fire Alarm System has
been placed underground where it was possible to do so.
A new switchboard has been purchased, and installed in the
City Hall in a fireproof room; the repeaters have been overhauled, and the system put in a first-class condition. All
Fire Alarm Boxes are now provided with a stationary key,
and any person can turn in an alarm by breaking the glass
in front door of the box. This should prove very beneficial in getting a quick response from this Department.
For a more extended report of this system, please refer to
Superintendent of Fire Alarm T. P. Sandiford's report.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I respectfully recommend that Fire Headquarters,
Engine Station No. 3's building, be overhauled and repainted. The roof is in very bad need of re-painting.
I also respectfully urge that Fire Hydrants be not used
for any other purpose than Fire Department service. If
other Departments need water hydrants, they should be
provided separately from Fire Hydrants. This in my estimation is a necessity.
I respectfully urge the necessity of continuing the putting of the Fire Alarm System underground until completed.
I would also recommend the passage of a Law or Ordinance compelling occupants of premises used for manufacturing purposes to forward to the Fire "Department, attest
by Notary statement, the total weights of all Merchandise,
Fixtures, Appliances. Machinery, etc., on each floor.
Also, a stricter supervision by the Building Inspector
to the requirements of the building code, relative to overloading floors.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT . 107
Alarms
The total number of alarms was 341, distributed as
follows:
From street boxes 88
By telephone _156
By local calls __ 79
By false alarms __-_ 18
Total ____.._________________341
The alarms were answered as follows:
Engine Company No. 1 _ 55
Engine Company No. 2 _____ 83
Engine Company No. 3 87
Engine Company No. 4 ____________ 71
Engine Company No. 5 ____ 62
Engine Company No. 6 ____ 35
Engine Company No. 7 _ 28
Truck Company No. 1 ______________ 51
Chemical Company No. 1 ____________ 74
Truck Company No. 2 ______________ 35
Truck Company No. 3 _______________ 47
Truck Company No. 4 ____________ 17
Alarms were divided as follows:
Between River and Jones Streets ________190 Calls
Between Jones and Anderson Streets ____100 Calls
Between Anderson Street and City Limits __ 36 Calls
Outside City Limits _________________ 15 Calls
Total ________________________341 Calls
The largest number of alarms came from street box
56a total of 6.
.The greatest number of alarms were received during the
month of December, a total of 71. February came next,
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with 37. August, with 12, shows the lowest of any month
during the year. Saturday is credited with the greatest
number, 60; and Friday with the smallest, 41.
The largest number occurred between the hours of
6.00 p. m. and midnight130. The smallest number
between the hours of midnight and 6.00 a. m., a total of 38.
Causes
The causes, as ascertained, were as follows:
Smoke issuing _229
Explosions _______________ 36
Foul chimneys ___________________ 48
False and Test ___________ 18
Beyond City Limits _________________ 10
Total _____________________341
Of these, 85 occurred in brick or stone buildings, 206
in wooden buildings, and 50 in other than buildings. They
were brought about, in heating, 169; in illuminating, 108;
in other ways, 64. The fires were found, in dwellings, 167;
in business houses, 103; in other than buildings, 71.
The direct cause of fires were attributed to the following:
Careless children _________ 17
Electric wires ____ 16
Overheated stoves -__________ 14
Carelessness ___-___ 68
Defective construction 26
Defective flues _______________ 19
Incendiary and supposed incendiary ___ 8
Flying sparks 29
Unknown ________ 30
Explosions _________________..._ 22
Foul chimneys ___--._..___ 20
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False and Test ______ 19
Beyond City Limits ___ 11
Others _______1________________.42
Total __________________-___341
Two hundred and fifty-six were confined to points of
origin, or before they had made any headway.
Twenty-nine were confined to the floor on which they
originated.
Forty confined to the building in which they originated.
Sixteen extended to adjoining buildings.
Fires were extinguished as follows:
By Chemical streams _____139
By Hydrant streams _________-_-____ 39
By Engine streams ____ 43
By bucket of water ___ 64
Out when Department arrived __________ 56
Total _______________________341
Losses
The total loss for the year was $187,141.00, divided as
follows:
On Buildings _______________$ 72,228.00
On Contents ________________ 114,913.00
The greatest loss occurred during the month of February, and the smallest during the month of August.
The following comparative statement is respectfully
submitted:
1890 __________ 169 $139,486.84 13.2
1891 __________ 190 345,265.84 19.2
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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
18% ______.___ 196 390,97023 11.2
1897 __________ 195 96,293.75 4.3
1898 __________ 293 440,630.78 10.2
1899 ___ ._.____ 238 153,599.83 6.4
1900 ___________ 225 41,837.00 3.3
1901 __________ 263 61,743.75 5.7
1902 ___________ 261 54,157.50 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 __________ 258 171.465.00 5.3
1909 ___________ 341 187,141.00 5.4
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,
to the Honorable City Council, and 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
city officials for the many favors and interest they have
manifested in the well-being of the Department.
To my Assistant, J. J. Connolly, 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
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%
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
1C. R. 0. 8.8
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Value of Property and Loss by Fire
Percentage of loss of property involved, 5.4 per cent.
MONTHS
March ________
April - - ________
May __. ___ _ _ _.
June
July ___-___.___
August ___-_
September ___________
October _________
December ___________
Totals _____
Value of I
Property ;
Involved !
$ 205,493.00
335,212.00
132,219.00
199,085.00
258,275.00
43,470.00
118,100.00
44,000.00
324,185.00
594,355.00
108,951.00
1,126,382.00
$3,489,727.00
LOSS
Building* 1 Content* Total
$ 883.00
40,972.00
5.207.00
900.00
#773.00
5,055.00
927.00
53.00
567.00
1,345.00
1,575.00
10,971.00
$72,228.00
$ 1,559.00
35357.00
22,098.00
1,679.00
18,008.00
2,057.00
190.00
32.00
106.00
8,764.00
1,111.00
23,452.00
$114.913:00
$ 2,442.00
76329.00
27,305.00
2,579.00
21,781.00
7,112.00
1,117.00
85.00
673.00
10.109.00
2,686.00
34,423.00
$187,141.00
Fires Beyond City Limits
Value of
Property Involved
$1,614,000.00
LOSS
Buildings
$73,700.00
Contents ; Total
$53,500.00 $127,200.00
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Alarms, 1909, Manner of Receipt
MONTHS
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April _________________
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June _________________
July ._____
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September ____________
October ______________
December ____________
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MONTHS
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Fire Statistics, 1909
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Electric Inspector's Report
Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1910
Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, Superintendent
Savannah Fire Department
Dear Sir:I herewith respectfully submit my report,
from January 1, to December 31, 1909, inclusive:
Incandescent lights _______-__-_16,553
Fixtures for incandescent lights 2,658
Lights and fixtures __________:_____ 1,625
Electric fans _ 331
Arc lights _______________'______' 187
Electric signs 23
Electric motors ____________ ______ 99
Changing wires __________________ 324
Electric irons ________ 10
Picture machines _________________ 8
Electric pianos __ 4
Charging rheostats _______________ 3
Heaters ________________ 17
Massage machines ____-__________ 1
Rectifiers _______________________ 8
Generators ____________._ 1
Cash registers _____________ 1
A total of 3,018 inspections were made, and fees to the
amount of $1,204.00 to be collected.
The above includes inspections of wiring and other
electric services for temporary work. I am
Very respectfully
G. T. JOHNSTON
Electric Inspector

Report of Special Agent
Savannah, Ga., April 6, 1909
Honorable Geo. W. Tiedeman,
Mayor of Savannah,
City.
Dear Sir:Completing my inspection of the Fire and
Police System of the City of Savannah, I submit herewith
my report on the same.
The condition of both systems is marked by such gross
neglect and incompetence that it amounts to criminality, in
jeopardizing life and property, by the reckless, careless manner in which the wires have been run and maintained
throughout the streets.
The condition of the batteries, switchboard, repeater,
lines, and boxes is such that immediate action toward
extended and permanent improvements is imperative if the
safety of the city from fire is to be considered. No material
or permanent benefit in the operation of the systems is to be
obtained until the present obsolete apparatus is weeded out,
and uniformity restored throughout the systems.
I would urge the immediate rebuilding of the overhead
construction, and the carrying of the lines (which should be
No. 10 hard drawn copper, with triple braid insulation) on
iron extensions above all other wires on the poles, provision
being at the same time made for joint use of the extensions
by the Police Department where desirable.
The underground system should be gone over, the
grounds now upon several of the circuits removed, a new
120 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
switchboard of twelve-circuit capacity should be installed,
and the present eight-circuit repeater either thoroughly
overhauled or replaced by a new one of ten-circuit capacity.
New battery racks should be built, thoroughly insulated
in the most improved manner, and (as the underground
cable have all been installed with a view of using the basement or some room in the City Hall for an operating room)
I would suggest the entire central station might be moved
to that point to good advantage.
Referring to the outside stations, I find that an indiscriminate lot of boxes have been installed; some dating back
to the sixties. These boxes should be replaced by the noninterfering type, making them uniform throughout. The
value of this can be appreciated when it is known that with
the succession box, when two or more are pulled at the same
instant, one box takes the right of way, gives its alarm, and
when through is followed by the others in succession,
insuring the alarm always coming in; while if two interfering boxes are pulled at the same time both alarms are lost,
a point thoroughly understood and appreciated by Chiefs of
Departments. Under a detailed report, supplementing this,
you will find the boxes, their numbers, and condition speci-r
fied. Out of a total of ninety-two boxes, sixty-eight are of
good non-interfering type; the balance should be removed,
and replaced by boxes of the same non-interfering type. Of
these sixty-eight boxes, only forty-five have received the
necessary care and inspection to keep their non-interfering
features in good order. As far as observed, no connections
between the box lines and outside lines have been soldered,
and in only a few instances were key guards found. These
should be installed at every box, and the ordinance covering
false alarms be rigidly enforced against anyone tampering
with them or the overhead lines.
I would suggest the present hollow post key be recalled,
the locks changed throughout, and the solid post key that
cannot clog with dirt be substituted therefor.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 121
I would also suggest the installation of repeating boxes
at the different engine houses, arranged so that in case of an
alarm coming to an individual house by telephone, that company could transmit the location of the nearest box to headquarters over their own lines, keeping the Department
advised at all points of their movements.
The advisability of removing the tower bell from the
main circuits to a line of their own, to be used in connection
with a repeating box from headquarters, is well worth consideration, as it would permit of the speeding up of the
apparatus throughout the entire system, and add materially
to its efficiency.
Several old type gongs were found on the circuits still
doing duty. These should be removed at once, and replaced
by modern apparatus, as the amount of tattery required to
operate them is quite large, and adds unnecessary expense,
in addition to clogging the system.
The plans for the new police alarm system are so well
advanced that a detailed report on the condition of this
apparatus is hardly necessary, beyond stating it is in even
worse condition than the fire alarm, and the only cure is the
radical one about'to be applied of a complete new system.
In this connection, owing to the fire alarm cables having
been installed radiating from the City Hall, instead of No.
3 Engine House, as supposed, the extra wires in the cables
are not properly laid for use by the Police Department, as it
entails a roundabout and indirect method of reaching the
different stations; but, as the cables have been purchased
with a view to using both systems in one set as far as possible, no recourse is to be had in the premises but to carry
out the original plan. I would suggest, in view of these
facts, that the new police system be placed underground
throughout the present conduit system in so far as practicable, and the lines be thence brought out overhead, and
carried aerial with the same class of construction as for the
fire alarm. The entire separation of the two systems, both
122________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
wires and cables, undoubtedly gives the best operating conditions, and is much to be preferred when possible to do 'so
or the expense is not prohibitive.
Referring to the fire alarm system, the switchboard
(originally of eight-circuit capacity) is a most deplorable
wreck. The five-hundred-volt charging wires are brought
in direct from the street, without a fuse or any means of
opening the circuit up to the switchboard. The charging
resistances have been removed from the board, and the batteries are now charging all in series through a bank of
lamps, no provision existing for changing the amount of current for any battery, but all are charging alike, irrespective , of the amount of work they may be called upon to do.
The line resistances on the discharging side of the batteries are (with the exception of one or two) useless, and
the batteries cannot be controlled on the discharge, a condition that is ruinous to their life and the service.
One test jack is gone from the board entirely, and
another found disconnected. The test plug was found open
in the cord, in such a manner that when placed in a certain
position partial reading could be had. As ordinarily used, it
would open the circuit and strike a blow on all gongs and
tower bells. One line circuit was found open behind the
switchboard, the broken end making partial contact, with
the result that any vibration of the building would tap the
bells. All fuses on the main line on the switchboard have
been removed, and their places supplied with solid wire.
No ground wire is attached to the line circuit test, a
temporary arrangement having been connected to the gas
pipe, and used and removed as occasion required.
The slate of the board is very badly cracked by a fire
that has taken place back of the board at some time. It is
held together by the wood frame only, and is not in condition to be removed elsewhere. The charging bar has been
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 123
broken and patched with a piece of fiber. The original linetesting apparatus has been removed, and a substitute
installed that cannot be operated intelligently from the
front of the board, and is worse than useless. The wiring
is a disgrace to anyone having charge of such apparatus.
The wiring from the switchboard to the batteries is
very carelessly done, and is sure to be productive of trouble.
The batteries themselves are placed irregularly on their
shelving; no fuse blocks are in the circuit to prevent any
abnormal current from* entering the batteries, and the shelving is very defective in insulation. The battery jars are full
of sediment which has fallen from the plates, caused by
improper charging and discharging. The repeater has been
badly burned at some period, the repeating fingers on one
circuit being almost burned in two. One circuit is out of
commission entirely, and the instrument was found very
dirty and gummed up, so much so that it refused to revolve
on test the second day after Mr. Sandiford took charge.
The line circuit, No. 5 on the switchboard, was found to be
connected to No. 8 on the repeater, giving a false reading
of the circuit.
The overhead lines are bare in most sections, the
insulation being entirely gone, and are grounded through
trees and among wires of high potential with which they
are liable to come in contact at any moment and burn out
the apparatus. No attention has been paid to insulation,
and places have been noticed where no attempt has been
made to even place the wires on the cross-arms, and they
still remain tied up to the poles with pieces of wire. The
circuits should be sub-divided and balanced up, ten or
twelve boxes, never over fifteen, being allowed on one circuit. Wherever a box is installed on overhead lines, the
wires should be run in iron pipe to the top of the pole, and
leave as little wire exposed to injury as possible.
124 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Of the total number of ninety-two (92) boxes, there are:
50 Gardiner non-interfering type;
19 Gamewell P. N. I., successive type, which with the
care any good Superintendent would give them can be
brought up to first-class condition, at practically no expense
to the city;
15 obsolete interfering boxes, made by Chester & Co.,
of New York, and dating back to the sixties ;
2 interfering Crane type;
3 Star Electric Company type;
1 spring sector, interfering;
2 old-style Gardiner, non-interfering;
making a total of sixty-nine boxes of good type, and twentythree that should be removed and replaced by the succession
type of box at once.
I append herewith detailed report on the different boxes
throughout the circuit.
Respectfully
A. H. KNOTT
Special Agent
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 125
DETAILED REPORT OF BOXES AND EQUIPMENT
No. 5. Gardiner N. I.; on iron pedestal; circuit wire
continued from box overhead, through circular loom; line
connections not soldered; non-interference out of adjustment; no key guard.
No. 6. Gardiner N. I.; wiring underground; no key
guard; non-interference out of adjustment.
No. 7. Gardiner N. I.; cut-out from the door not working properly; no key guard; non-interference out of adjustment; no cut-out plug; wires underground.
No. 8. Gardiner N. I.; box in working order; has been
burned; is very dirty, and needs cleaning; non-interference
out of adjustment; wires underground; Smith key guard.
No. 9. P. N. I., Succession; wires underground; key
guard (Smith) ; box needs cleaning.
No. 12. Gardiner Non-Interfering; movement in working order; non-interference out of adjustment; wires underground ; outside door cracked and patched; Smith key guard.
No. 13. Gardiner N. I.; needs cleaning and oiling;
.wires underground; cut-out and non-interference out of
adjustment; Smith key guard.
No. 14. Gardiner N. I.; non-interference out of adjustment ; wires underground; Smith key guard.
No. 15. Gardiner N. I.; lightning arrester in switch
badly corroded, needs cleaning; wiring overhead; connections not soldered; no key guard.
No. 16. Gardiner N. I.; no key guard; overhead lines
not soldered; otherwise in good order.
Box 17. Made by Charles T. and J. N. Chester, New
York; dated 1870; interfering type; connections not
126 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
soldered; inside wiring of several different kinds of wire;
outside door badly broken; box does-not cut out, leaves the
bell in circuit all the time; no key guard; should be removed
at once.
Xo. 18. Gardiner X. I.; movement badly burned;
inside glass broken; ground plate on the lightning arrester
gone: non-interference out of adjustment; inside box loose;
needs new bezel; lines underground.
Xo. 19. Gardiner X. I.; has been badly burned; needs
cleaning and painting inside; new bezel on the glass; noninterference out of adjustment; outside door cracked and
patched ; has key guard.
Xo. 2l.< Old type Chester Interfering; date on box,
1871: box broken at pipe; loose on the back board; door
patched and broken : outside lines not soldered ; lock in poor
order: no key guard: should be removed at once.
Xo. 23. Old type Chester Interfering; dated 1870;
nothing but the movement left inside: no number on the
door; no bell: outside lines in bad order: no key guard; no
good.
Xo. 24. Gardiner X. I.: in good order; wires come
from underground: pass out overhead through hollow iron
pole: key guard f Smith).
Xo. 25. Gardiner X. I.: inside movement dirty; inside
box broken in one corner; no number plate on the door;
wires underground : Smith key guard.
Xo. 26. Gardiner X. I.: inside in good order; needs
re-wiring from pole line; connections not soldered; no key
guard.
Xo. 27. Chester Interfering type; dated 1870; wiring
inside in very bad order; no key guard; outside line not
soldered: should be removed, and new box substituted.
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No. 28. Gardiner N. I.; non-interference out of adjustment ; movement dirty; lines not soldered; no key guard.
No. 29. Gardiner N. I.; needs cleaning; outside line in
bad order, and grounded at the top of pipe; no key guard.
No. 31. Chester interfering type; wiring inside in bad
order; connections not soldered; should be removed at once.
No. 32. Chester Interfering Type; wiring in bad order;
lightning arrester in bad order; outside door cracked, and
riveted up with plate; no key guard; connections not
soldered; should be removed, and new box installed at once.
No. 34. Chester Interfering type; wiring in bad order;
shunt cut-out, not working; no key guard; overhead lines in
bad shape; connections not soldered; should be removed,
and new box installed.
No. 35. Chester Interfering type; dated 1866; weight
drive; wiring in bad order inside; no glass in the key guard;
overhead lines in bad order; close to railway feeders; connections not soldered; box should be removed at once.
No. 36. Chester Interfering type; dated 1870; weight
drive; inside box loose, holding by one screw; wiring in very
bad order; no connections soldered on the outside; has key
guard; should be removed at once, and new box installed.
No. 37. Chester Interfering Type; very bad order
inside; no key guard; door cracked and patched; connections not soldered; should be removed at once.
No. 38. Gardiner N. I.; in good order; wires underground, and pass out overhead through hollow pole; no
key guard.
No. 39. Gardiner Non-Interfering: no connections
soldered; no key guard; non-interference out of adjustment.
M. B. C. 8.9
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No. 41. Chester Interfering Type; dated 1871; inside
wiring in bad order; no key guard; no connections soldered;
should be removed at once.
No. 42. Old Type Moses Crane Interfering Box; movement in good order; wires underground; should be removed
at once.
No. 43. Old Type Moses Crane Interfering Box;
cut-out not working; lock out of order; should be removed
at once.
No. 45. Old Type Gardiner N. I.; No. 3 size box;
lightning arrester badly corroded; cut-out not in working
order; no key guard; connections not soldered; should be
removed at once.
No. 46. Old Type Gardiner N. I.; No. 3 size; badly
burned inside; no key guard; connections not soldered; cutout not working: lock out of order; should be removed at
once.
No. 47. Gardiner N. I.; non-interference out of adjustment ; wires underground; iron pole on top for overhead
lines; no test plug; Smith key guard; terminals on back;
equipped with two 3104 D. & W. terminals; wiring in very
bad order.
No. 48. Star Electric Company Movement; locks not
same as other boxes; no key guard; connections not soldered : should be removed from circuit.
No. 51. Gardiner N. I.; has been burned out; in very
dirty condition; should be taken down and cleaned; noninterference out of adjustment; box slow; key guard broken;
no glass in the box.
No. 52. Gardiner N. I.; badly blackened by being
burned out; needs cleaning; has key guard; overhead wiring
in bad order; no connections soldered.
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No. 53. Gardiner N. I.; needs cleaning badly; has been
burned out; outside connections not soldered; is in bad location, should be moved across the street; no key guard.
No. 54. Gardiner N. I.; wires underground; outside
line through loom, to overhead pole; wiring in bad order.
No. 56. Gardiner N. I.; non-interference out of adjustment ; outside door badly broken, and riveted up with plate*;
no key guard; line connections not soldered.
No. 57. Gardiner N. I.; new movement inside; noninterference out of adjustment; outside and inside doors
badly broken; no key guard; outside lines not soldered.
No. 58. Gardiner N. I.; in good order; wires underground ; Smith key guard.
No. 59. P. N. I., Successive; in good order; key guard
on the wall; outside lines in bad shape; should be removed
from the top of shed, and piped underground on the wharf.
No. 61. Gardiner N. I.; has been badly burned, and
needs cleaning; inside glass broken; non-interference out of
adjustment; no key-guard; outside wire in bad shape.
No. 62. Gardiner N. I.; very dirty inside; non-interference out of adjustment; glass broken; no key guard; outside
door and case cracked and riveted; lines not soldered.
No. 63. Gardiner N. I.; dirty; needs cleaning and oiling; non-interference out of adjustment; no key guard; lock
in bad order; lines not soldered.
No. 64. Gardiner N. I.; has been very badly burned,
and very dirty; inside glass broken; non-interference and
cut-out out of adjustment; no key guard; outside line bad.
No. 65. Gardiner N. I.; very dirty; needs cleaning and
oiling; glass broken; non-interference out of adjustment; ntt
key guard; lock out of order; line in bad shape.
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No. 66. P. N. I, Successive; good order; no key guard.
No. 67. Gardiner N. I.; dirty; needs cleaning; no key
guard; outside lines slack, and in poor order.
No. 68. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; no
key guard; lock in bad order; line in bad order, not soldered.
No. 69. Star Electric Company; inside in fair order;
box hanging loosely on the wall; lines not soldered; should
be removed from the circuit at once.
No. 71. Gardiner N. I.; inside in good.order; box loose
on the pole, held up only by a pipe and one screw; no key
guard; connections not soldered.
No. 72. Gardiner N. I.; inside dirty and rusty; needs
cleaning; wiring inside not in good order; no key guard;
connections not soldered.
No. 73. Gardiner N. I.; inside in good condition; no
key guard; line connections not soldered; in very bad position, between post and fence, and should be moved at once.
No. 74. Gardiner N. I.; dirty, needs cleaning and oiling; outside line close to electric light lines; should be
changed at once; no key guard; lock out of order.
No. 75. Chester Interfering Type; dated 1870; in very
bad order; no key guard; lock out of order; should be abandoned, and replaced with a new box at once.
No. 76. Star Electric Company make; inside in fair
condition; lock out of order; no key guard; had to break
key and take' off lock to remove it; overhead wiring not in
good shape.
No. 81. Gardiner N. I.; inside dirty, and needs clean-
'ihg; non-interference out of adjustment; wires underground;
Smith key guard.
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No. 82. Gardiner N. I.; dirty, and needs cleaning; noninterference and cut-out out of order; wires underground;
Smith key guard.
No. 83. P. N. I., Successive; folding key wind; wires
underground; no key guard; in good order.
No. 84. P. N. I., Successive; wires overhead; no key.
guard; in good order.
No 91. Gardiner N. I.; wires underground; non-interference out of adjustment; no key guard.
No. 112. P. N. I., Successive; folding key wind; no key
guard; in good order.
No. 113. Gardiner N. I.; no key guard; lines not soldered ; movement in good order.
No. 114. Gardiner N. I.; no key guard; lines not soldered ; movement in good order.
No. 115. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; no
key guard; lines in bad shape.
No. 116. P. N. I., Successive; folding key wind; inside
in very good order; no key guard; lines not soldered.
No. 121. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; lock
out of order; no key guard; outside line not soldered, and in
bad shape.
No. 123. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; no
key guard; connections not soldered; outside line in bad
order.
No. 124. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; no
key guard; connections not soldered. ;
No. 125. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; no
key guard; connections not soldered; outside line in poororder. '
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No. 126. P. N. I., Successive; good order; no key
guard.
No. 131. P. N. I., Successive; good order; no key
guard; outside line in good order.
No. 132. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; no
key guard; line wire in poor order.
No. 134. *P. N. I., Successive; movement in good
order; wiring inside and outside in poor shape; bottom of
the outside box all broken out; no key guard; needs new
outside shell.
No. 135. P. N. I., Successive; folding key wind; no
key guard; connections not soldered.
No 141. Old Type Chester Make, Interfering; dated
1870; no key guard; in very bad order; should be removed
at once.
No. 142. Old Type Chester Make, Interfering; total
wreck; nothing left inside but the movement; no key guard;
lock in bad order; should be removed at once.
No. 143. P. N. I., Successive; has been burned, but is
in fair working condition; no key guard; outside line in bad
order.
' No. 212. Old Type Chester Interfering; dated 1870;
inside wiring in very bad order; no key guard; connections
not soldered; should be removed at once.
No. 213. P. N. I., Successive; in good order;'no key
guard.
No. 2l4. P. N. I., Successive; folding key wind; no key
guard; in good order.
No 313. Gardiner N. I.; self-starting keyless door; in
good order; overhead wires not soldered, and should be
removed from the sheds.
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No. 321. Gardiner N. I.; movement in good order; no
key guard; outside line connections not soldered.
No. 323. No. 4 Spring Sector; movement in good
order; interfering type, and should be changed to P. N. I.,
Successive.
No. 324. P. N. I., Successive; in first-class order.
No. 424. P. N. I., Successive; in good order; no glass
in the key guard.
No. 521. P. N. I., Successive; movement first-class
order; new key guard required; box should be moved from
inside of shed to pole on the outside.
No. 522. P. N. I., Successive; movement in good order;
box should be moved outside of shed, and lines removed
from the eaves of the shed and either placed underground
or erected on poles.
No. 523. P. N. I., Successive; first-class order inside;
no key guard; connections not soldered.
Engine-House Equipment
No. 1 Engine House:
One 15-inch Combined Gong and Irfdicator; one Gamewell Stall Trip; inside wiring of the house in poor order; one
D. & W. Cut-out protecting instruments.
No. 2 Engine House: :
One Plain Indicator; one 13-inch Gong and Indicator;
one Gaynor's Stall Release; one No. 3 Tower Striker; one
Gas-lighting attachment; Magnets in circuit-balance gone;
inside wiring in bad order.
No. 3 Engine House:
Two plain Indicators; one 18-inch Combined Gong and
Indicator; one 15-inch Old Type Moses Crane Gong; one
134 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Gamewell Stall Trip; one Shannon Stall Trip; one No. 3
Tower Striker.
No. 4 Engine House:
One 15-inch Gong and Indicator; one Shannon Stall
Trip; wiring in very poor order.
No. 5 Engine House:
One 15-inch Gong and Indicator; one Gamewell Stall
Trip; wiring in poor order; one Telephone Fuse Block Protector, bridged out of service.
No. 6 Engine House:
One 15-inch Combined Gong and Indicator; one Gamewell Stall Trip; wiring in bad order; no protector or fuse
block.
No. 7 Engine House:
One 18-inch Gong and Indicator, Combined; one
Gaynor Stall Trip; one Worcester Lightning Arrester out
in line; no fuse; wiring in the house exposed, and poorly
done.
Fireman Larkins' House:
One 15-inch Old Type Moses Crane Gong; should be
removed, and new bell installed.
Fire Inspectors* Report
Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1910
Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, Superintendent
Savannah Fire Department
Dear Sir:We respectfully beg to submit our report of
inspections made during the year 1909.
There were a total of 4,058 inspections made, classed
as follows:
Inflammable material in buildings and yards 311
Fire hydrants and fire alarm boxes blocked ____ 31
Places that had fireworks stored on premises 130
Dynamite and other high explosives found in place __ 11
Defective wiring found, notified Electric Inspector __ 6
Bars ordered across windows, open elevator shaft
beneath them __________________ 33
Defective stoves, chimneys, and flues 875
Cellars and grating filled with inflammable material
and trash ___________ 224
Places O. K. on first inspection ________ 914
Broken window glasses, ordered fixed ________ 48
Places that had gasoline on hand _________ 457
Special duty performed, such as answering fire alarms,
etc. _____________________________ 125
Metal ordered placed under or around stoves and
ranges ___ 172
Second calls, to see if orders were carried out _____ 721
Total number inspections ________4,058
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We also inspected every telephone, electric, and telegraph pole in the city in May and in October. We have
been very attentive and watchful of moving picture shows,
every night, from 8.00 p. m. to 12 midnight. We will continue to watch this class of business very closely. They
have conformed to every regulation we have asked of them,
and show us all courtesy possible.
In conclusion, we desire to thank you for the confidence you have shown in us, and for- the many favors
extended us during the past year. We also desire to thank
the Police and Health Departments for the great help they
have extended as during the past year.
Very respectfully
F. J. KILROY
D. S. O'CONNOR
Fire Inspectors
Report of Fire Alarm Telegraph
Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1910
Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, Superintendent
Savannah Fire Department
Dear Sir:I have the pleasure to submit the following
report of the Fire Alarm Telegraph Service for the year
ending December 31, 1909:
During the year, 341 alarms were turned in over the
lines of the alarm system. Telephones are credited with
156; the alarm boxes with 88. In addition, there were 79
local alarms, and 18 false.
For fire ________________________341
For daily test _______-286
For false and test __________________ 18
Total _______________________64S
The Fire Alarm consists of the following:
1 12-circuit automatic charging board.
250 cells of chloride accumulators (5 ampere hour,
Type "B T").
1 8-circuit automatic repeater.
95 street boxes.
73 poles.
2 bell strikers.
7 combination gongs and indicators.
2 18-inch gongs.
40 miles insulated copper wire, Nos. 10 and 14.
138 ____ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________
63,600 feet of cable (Joint use Fire and Police).
5 indicators.
6 electric trips.
2 Shannon trips.
8 6-inch gongs.
During the year, 32 boxes were placed on underground
system. This makes a total of 54 on the underground and
41 on the overhead circuit. Three new boxes were installed
Nos. 85, 512, and 513; a total of 95 boxes.
The appropriation made by City Council for improvements of the Gamewell System was disbursed by the Police
Department for the joint account of the Fire and Police.
Expenses
Salary ______________________$706.24
Incidentals :: 12.58
Uniform _____________-___________ 24.50
Total __________________$743.32
Review
I was appointed to the position of Superintendent of
Fire and Police Telegraph, March 29 of the present year,
at which time preparations were being made for extensive
improvements to both systems, an appropriation of $25,000
having been made by City Council for this purpose.
During the latter part of the year, considerable progress
has been made with this work, which will be completed
early in 1910.
The improvements already made have resulted in a
much more reliable service, and when completed will be
classed with the best in the South.
The improvements made so far, for joint use of the
Fire and Police systems, consist of 'constructing 23 com-
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plete manholes and 8,000 feet of cable duct; laying 44,000
feet cable, of 3, 6, 10, and 15-pair conductors; stringing
approximately 40 miles of overhead wire; setting 43 iron
posts for signal boxes; attaching of all necessary crossarms, outlet boxes, conduits, etc.
For the Fire system alone, the present switchboard,
batteries, etc., have been abandoned, and a new charging
station installed at the City Hall, consisting of 1 12-circuit
automatic switchboard, 3 double battery racks, with all
necessary batteries, etc.
Old repeater overhauled and made practically new.
On the outside, 20 old alarm boxes replaced with latest
improved non-interfering, successive type.
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All old boxes cleaned up and repaired.
All boxes, both old and new, provided with key guards.
It is the intention, on completion of the work, to speed
up the boxes, so that alarms will come in much faster than
at present.
In connection with the above improvements, there has
been installed in Fire Headquarters direct telephone service
with the Police Barracks, so that fires may be reported over
the police system at any time, should this become necessary.
Recommendations
I would respectfully recommend that the good work be
continued each year by gradual process, placing overhead
wires underground wherever practicable, and additional
boxes in the outlying districts not now covered. I am
Very respectfully
T. P. SANDIFORD
Superintendent Fire Alarm System

ANNUAL REPORT
OP THE
CITY TREASURER
FOR THB TEAR
ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 19O9
C. S. H AR D BE
TREASURER
Dr.
Annual Report of the City Treasurer
Statement of Cash Received and Disbursed from January 1, 1909, to December 31, 1909 Cr.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Received from sale of Antitoxin. 419,80 >
BOARD OF HEALTH
Salaries of Health Officer, City
Physicians, time of Inspectors,
etc. ________-__.$ 17,629.71 g
Expense of pest house 1,049.29 ~ 05
Pauper burials 52.25 >
Clothing destroyed __ 558.00 ! Z
Incidentals -.. 2.729.42 *,
Disinfecting chamber __- 1,794.12 $ 23,812.79 >
BACTERIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
Salaries ...____.___ 4,815.00
Apparati __ 1,238.27
Furniture, fixtures, and incidentals 1,061.82 7,115.09
BAY STREET STRAND
Labor and material I 6,352.05
BOND ISSUE OF 1909
Received from sale of $2,483.000
average of
g Difference
bonds, at an
$1.05.10 ___ - _ 2,609,736.00
of amount between
redemption of 1879 bonds and
proceeds of sale of 1909 bonds 264.00 2,610,OIK).00
CHATHAM LAND AND HOTEL COMPANY
Received for amounts advanced by
city, as per agreement, for
grading, draining, etc., of
Granger Tract
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Received through office of Department of Public Works
49,720.92
217.25
BONDS, OF ISSUE 1879
Bonds redeemed and canceled _ 2,590,200.00
CHARITY
Clerk of Council: dispensing, order
of Mayor _________ 1,716.09
Kings' Daughters ___ 520.00
Savannah Female Orphan Asylum 480.00
Female Benevolent Asylum ___ 520.00
Salvation Army __.___ 600.00
Mary MacLean Circle _______ 325.00
Monthly pensioners _ 1,264.00 5,425.09
CHATHAM LAND AND HOTEL COMPANYExtension of water mains, sewers,
grading, etc.
. CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Payrolls _____________
49,720.92
506.84
Dr-. .. Statement of Cash Received and Dilburaed from January J, 1909, to December 31, 1909
CITY LOTS
Received from sale of Lot No. 7,
Old Water Works Tract .....$ 4,029.06
Received from sale of strip Mo. 69,
Solomons Ward - 6.00
CUTTING WEEDS
Received for cutting weeds
$4,035.00
DISPENSARY
Received for sale of bottles, etc..
ELECTRIC FEES
Received from inspections
6.10
CITY CLOCKS
Salary of keeper, and repairs
CITY ,H ALL
Salaries, and time of help ........$ 3,336.48 Fuel, lights, and incidentals ___ 3,058.26
CITY LIGHTS
Savannah Electric Company, on
account street lighting
Cr.
$ 424.96
6,394.74
19,747.40
DAFFIN PARK
Labor and improvements 1,555.37
DISPENSARY
1.60 Salaries ...____-___-___-- 2,300.83
Medicines and supplies 1,734.54
Rent, lights, and incidentals _ 898.94 4,934.31
DRY CULTURE AND DRAINAGE
on, 7 e Salaries and payrolls 8.S77.11
Material and hauling .... 503.82 9,080.93
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EVERGREEN CEMETERY
Received through Park and Tree
Commission, collections for
care of lots, etc. ____ 3,801.13
Received through Park and Tree
Commission, collections for
sale of lots .-__ 4,286.49
Received through Park and Tree
Commission, for burial fees 495.50
FEES
Received from City Marshal
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
Payrolls and salaries _
Tools, seed, plants, and incidentals
9,323.74
7,726.05
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Received from S. S. Texas for
extra labor ___.____
Received from sale of horse, hose,
etc.
GROUND RENTS"
Received from office collections
GROUND RENT LOTS
Received from balances due for
sale in fee simple
8,583.12
1,190.98
323.18
574.03 897.21
5,685.92
2,228.04
FIRE DEPARTMENTPayrolls
Feed, and care of stock
Fuel and repairs
Tools, paints, oil, and incidentals
Pensions _-
Hose
Uniforms
New Engine House, No. 7
Apparati _
86,744.10
9,210.57
4,064.21
5,760.87
I,092.50
5,882.45
4,080.45
II,657.78
6,999.80
17,049.79

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135,492.73
Dr. Statement of Cash Received and DUburted from January 1, 1909, to December 31, J909 Cr.
GRADING STREETS
Received from unclaimed pay
envelope -........
HARBOR FEES
Received from Harbor Masters'
fees
$ 4.50
6,144.98
HARBOR AND WHARVES IMPROVEMENT
AND ADDITIONS
Received for sale of pamphlets ... 13.50
HOUSE DRAINAGE
Received from unclaimed [i:iy
envelopes -- 4.38
GRADING STREETS (NEW)
Payrolls and material
HARBOR AND WHARVES
Salaries ._-$ 1,400.00
644.45
75.00
$ 4,773.48
Repairs and incidentals
Commissioners of Pilotage
HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS
Pamphlets, conventions, and incidentals
HOSPITALS
Savannah Hospital _. 3,000.00
St. Josephs' Hospital 3,250.00
Georgia Infirmary 4,875.00
Park View Sanitarium __ 3,000.00
Charitv Hospital ______ 975.00
HOUSE DRAINAGE
Payrolls and material
2,119,45
310.47
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15,100.00
5,532.99
INTEREST
Received "for interest on daily
balances ________.___._$ 3,480.45
Received for interest on bond
money deposits 1,489.39
Received for City Marshal ____ 774.69 5,744.53
INCIDENTALS
Received from Clerk of Council, for
permits ___________ 797.00
Received from Treasurer, for
survey, etc. ____-______ 594.66 2,391.66
INSPECTION FEES
Received from plumbing inspections ____________- 600.00
LAUREL GROVE
Received for burial fees 1,465.50
Received for sale of lots __.... 1,341.00 2,806.50
INTEREST
Coupons of city bonds, issue of
1879 ________._.___ 43,953.74
Coupons of city bonds, issue of
1883 _.__-._ 11,113.70
Coupons of city bonds, issue of
1909 ___-___________ 55,282.50 110,349.94
INCIDENTALS
Election expenses 940.00
Printing bonds, 1909 issue __ 1,933.00
Official bonds, judgments, etc. __ 4,936.51
Treasurer's petty cash, postage,
telegrams, insurance, etc. 2.489.39 10,298.90
LAUREL GROVE
Salaries and time rolls
Material, tools, and incidentals
LAW DEPARTMENT
Incidentals
5,602.72
829.97 6,432.69
650.00
Dr._ _ Statement of_Caah Received a_nd Disbursed from January 1, 1909. to December 31,1909 _Cr.
MARKET
Received from Clerk, for fees $ 11,840.28
Received from City Marshal, for
rents of vaults and stalls __ 2,384.00 $ 14,224.28
OPENING STREETS
Received for sale of house, Barnard
and Forty-second Streets
PARKS AND SQUARES
Received from unclaimed pay
envelopes' __
1,162.00
3.00
MARKET
Salaries _________-___$ 3,791.00
Repairs, lights, insurance, and incidentals ...................... 747.44 $ 4,538.44
OPENING STREETS
Deferred payments, notes, and
interest ..
PARKS AND SQUARES
Payroll
Tools, lumber, feed, and forage
Plants and seed
I
35,104.13
152.50
3,354.67
726.54 4,233.71
PARKS AND SQUARES, TREE PLANTING
Payrolls .._.._.___ 11,240.33
1 rees, hauling, and incidentals 577.53 11,817.86
:S
PARKS PURPOSES
Deferred payments, notes, and
interest 13,778.65
PAVING STREETS
Received from office collections 18,768.78
Received from City Marshal __1 4,842.76
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Received from Union Station _ 1,850.00
Received from station fees 172.50
Received from special services 153.50
Received from sale of horse, old
property, sacks, etc. _- 375.83
POLICE COURT
Received from Clerk, fines
forfeitures collected __.
and
23,611.54
2,551.83
19,332.01
PAVING STREETS *
Payrolls _______-______ 21,131.28
Asphalt blocks, bricks, curbing 56,657.54
Hauling and team hire - 11,798.39
Pipes, lumber, and tools 5,362.77
PLUMBING INSPECTION
Salaries __
Horse board and incidentals
1,440.00
295.05
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salaries and payrolls 114,995.29
Horses, forage, and shoeing .
Fuel, lights, and incidentals .
Prisoners' rations
Property, account repairs
General supplies
Uniforms
Gamewell Fire Alarm and Police
Telegraph
POLICE COURT
7,030.80
1,654.39
1,233.83
1,106.19
2,915.79
3,981.40
Fines remitted
Stationery and incidentals
189.33
462.45
94,949.98
1,735.05
132,917.69
13,817.80
I
I
651.78
Dr. Statement of Cain Received and Disbursed front January 1, 1909, to December 31,1909
PRINTING AND STATIONERY
Received from City Marshal, for
ads., etc. _..._ 69.00
PERPETUAL CARE OF LOT NO. 86-
hvergreen Cemtery (for estate J.
H. H. Osborne), Section H. __ 300.00
POLICE RESERVES '
Appropriations for military and
naval reserves
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
J. M. Thomas, Secretary and
Treasurer ______$ 6,834.93
E. E. DesVerney, Secretary and
Treasurer _________ -360.00
PRINTING AND STATIONERY
City printing, circulars, stationery,
proceedings of Council, etc. ..
PREMIUMS ON BONDS
Returned to bond purchaser, forfeits
deposited '-
Cr.
3,250.00
7.194.93
5
8
8
5.231.05
18.620.06
RENTS
Received from office collections,
for rent of wharves $
Received from City Marshal, for
rent of houses, etc.
RESURFACING STREETS
Received from unclaimed pay
envelopes
410.00
102.00
SCAVENGERS
Received from Chatham County,
for percentage of garbage
contract ___________ 3,000.00
Received from sale of empty sacks,
etc. -___________- 139.36
512.00
RESURFACING ASPHALT STRKETSNotes, deferred payments, payrolls, >>
3'30 and material -_________ 51,343.89
RESURFACING GRAVEL STREETS >
Payrolls _______________ 1,151.14
Material and hauling _________ 3,315.91 4,467.05
F
SALARIES
Salaries of Mayor, Aldermen, city
officers, and clerks ___ 50.576.96 ] 99
SCAVENGERS . |
Payrolls __________.______ 25,554.06
Mules, carts, harness, and forage 10,772.86 . Account of garbage contract 7,900.00
Lumber, tools, and incidentals __ 4,247.15 48,474.07 . ,_,
3,139.361 I
Dr. Statement of Cash Received and Disbursed from January 1, 1909, to December 31, 1909 Pr :
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SEWERS
SIDEWALKS
Received from office collections,
Received from City Marshal .. __ 654.16 $ 6,767.69
SINKS
Received from office collections 2,854.10
STREETS AND LANES
Received from sale of condemned
horses, empty sacks, etc. ...... 461.50
Payrolls __...._.._ . .$
Materials and tools ... .
SIDEWALKS
Payrolls -
Bricks, hauling, and curbing
SINKS
Contractor's account
Superintendent's salary and incidentals .
SINKING FUND
Sinking Fund Commissioners, for
redemption of
Bonds of 1879
Bonds of 1883 .
2,400.30
832.52 $ 3,232.82
K
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O
S7S4.11 $
3,795.31 9,549.42
1
3,676.55 g
1,501.78 5,178.33
S
18,540.00
5705.00 24,245.00 i
TAXES, 1905
Received through City Marshal
TAXES, 1906
Received through City Marshal
TAXES, 1907
Received through City Marshal
TAXES, 1908
Received from Central of Georgia
Railway on account back taxes 114,133.34
Received from office collections 114,384.61
Received from City Marshal ____ 22,771.36
TAXES 1909
Received from office collections 464,242.72
Received from City Marshal ___-- 2,768.96
TAXES, 1909, SPECIFIC
Received from office collections 109,254.26
Received from City Marshal .___ 8,848.50
Received from Near Beer licenses
980.83
1,170.76
2,962.41
251,289.31
467,011.68
118,102.76
41,208.75
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
Silver service for "Yamacraw" 400.00
Expenses to conventions, industrial
farm, and carnival week 5.550.61
STREETS AND LANES
Payrolls . 54,249.35
Mules, carts, harness, and forage.- 9,662.15
Materials, tools, freight, and incidentals ____ 5,495.69
STORM DAMAGE
Extra labor incident to cleaning up
THOMAS PARK
Asphalt walks _.___._
TAXES REFUNDED
Amounts donated to corporations,
individuals.'and charitable and
religious institutions, by resolutions
5,950.61
69,407.19
443.30
921.76
5,653.18
Dr. Stttement of Cash Receive^and Disbursed from January _1, 1909, to December 31,1909
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Cr.
TAXES, 1909, BADGES
Received from sale of badges .
WATER WORKS
$ 11.911.20
Received from office collections $ 119,173.48
Received from owners, for meters 1,149.02
Received for extensions on Norwood Tract ...-...- 2,658.91 122,981.41
Total receipts -
Cash balance from December, 1908
$3,794,252.46
9,915.84
Grand total, 1909 $3,804.168.30
WATER WORKS
Salaries and time rolls ______$ 8,400.65
Fuel, oil, and repairs to engines
and pumps ...__ 5,512.11
Lights, insurance, and incidentals. 1,463.82 $ 15,376.58
_ WATER WORKS (NEW)
Payrolls 2S.181.SJ*
Fuel, oil, and repairs to engines
and pumps 19,045.18
Meters and incidentals _.____ 4,159.70 48,386.46
WATER WORKS, IMPROVEMENT AND
EXTENSION
Balance commission to H. S.
Jaudon ____ 3,000.00
Payrolls ._.._ 2,435.70
Hydrants, pipes, and incidentals 19,868.62 25,304.32
Total disbursements, 1909 __ $3,749733.66
Cash balance carried to January, 1910 .......__._.. 54,435.30
________ $3,804,16816
C. S. HARDEE, City Treasurer
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 155
Certificate
We, the undersigned Committee on Finance, having
examined the accounts of the City Treasurer for the months
from January 1, 1909, to and including December 31, 1909,
find the same correct and with proper vouchers, and showing cash balance of $5.4,435.3Q carried to January, 1910.
(Signed)
W. F. McCAULEY, Chairman
M. T. KAVANAUGII
J. H. H. ENTELMAN
Savannah. March 24, 1910.

ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
OF THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH
FOR THE YEAR
ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 19O9
J. P. FIGG
SUPBRINTEMDBHT AND ENGINEER
WATER DEPARTMENT
H. E. WILSON, Chairman
G. A. GORDON R. M. HULL
CRAIG BARROW C. G. WILKINSON
Committee on Water
H. S. Jaudon ________________ Consulting Engineer
J. P. Figg ____________ Superintendent and Engineer
T. J. Sheftall ______________________ Chief Clerk
W. P. Bailey ________ Chief Water Inspector
W, P. Ridle _____ Foreman Extension and Repair Work
R. T. RussellAss't Foreman Extension and Repair Work
J. L. Mallette }
T. J. Reid VEngineers Gwinnett Street Station
F. B. Quarterman J
S. F. Cook ) c T>- o* * H. B. Heller j -Engineers River Station
G. R. Small ___________ Meter Reader and Repairer
J. P. McDonough _______ Plumber and Gas Inspector
Morris Schur _______________________ Florist
W. J. Kelley \
W. J. Leonard )-____________Compresser Oilers
B. M. Cooper
B. F. Horton
H. H. S. Riley }- _______Oilers Gwinnett Street Station
G. L. Kemfp
T C Lvon ') *
" " ,,, . I ___________Oilers River Station T. E. White j
C. B. Patterson
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J. F. Wiehrs
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Report of Water Works Department
Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1910
Hon. George W. Tiedeman, Mayor
Sir:I herewith submit my annual report for the
Water Works Department, for the year ending December
31, 1909.
I would take this opportunity to call His Honor's attention to the fact of this report embodying the effect of
improvements made in the Department during the preceding
year, these improvements resulting in an increase of
pressure from twenty pounds to fifty pounds throughout the
entire city, thereby in part meeting the requirement of the
Southeastern Tariff Association relative to a re-rating of
insurance values. To accomplish this result, the River
Station was placed in operation on January 15, 1909, and
operated in conjunction with Gwinnett Street Station, and
during this period, and subsequent period, consistent search
has been made for leaks; and the above results have been
obtained only after the most earnest efforts. We are now
able to maintain the required pressure by the use of Gwinnett Street Station only, and operate the River plant as an
auxiliary in cases of emergency. The co-operation of the
official and private life of the city is manifest in the
accomplishment of these results, which can be made permanent by the display of a reasonable amount of vigilance.
The disposition of appropriation for the department,
and the work performed, we submit in detail as follows:
M. R. c. s.11
160 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT
The amount appropriated for maintenance and repairs:
Gwinnett Street Station ________________$44,000.00
River Station ______________________ 10,000.00
Extensions and improvements ____-___ 14,000.00
Total _________________________$68,000.00
From which the following disbursements have been
made:
Expenses, Maintenance, and Repairs
Gwinnett Street Station:
Salary- Account _____________________$26,879,89
Running Account ____________________ 19,408.01
Repair Account ___ 1,271.30
Incidental Account ______-_ 785.99
Stable Account __________________ 579.80
Printing and Stationery Account ____ 560.28
Total _______________________.$49,485.27
River Station:
Salary Account ______________________S 6,227.24-
Running Account __________ 4,556.71
Incidental Account ___ 228.75
Repair Account ____________________ 139.18
Total -____-*___*._____________$11.151.88
Extensions
Extension Account _____$ 8,896.15
Improvements
Improvement Account ________$ 6.227.24
Meters
Meter Account __________'_. ._______$ 975.25
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 161
Notes
Principal ____-________$11,000.73
Interest _________________________ 314.89
Total ______________________$11,315.62
Total Expenditures __________________$87,852.12
Appropriations and Expenditures
Total disbursements __________________$87,852.12
Amount appropriated for all purposes ______ 68,000.00
Collected back by City Treasurer on meter
account __________ 975.25
Excess of expenditures over appropriation ____ 18,876.37
Receipts and Expenditures
Receipts for year 1909 _______________$122,981.41
Total expenditures __________________ 87,852.12
Leaving a balance of _________________$ 35,129.29
The amount of $6,227.24, charged to expenditures, represenfs a balance due on improvements, and brought forward from previous year, including $3,000.00 for expert
service.
No appropriation having been made for water meters
necessitated the taking of amounts from appropriation.
From that sum, the amount of $975.25 has been taken, for
which credit has been given above.
The amount of $11,315.62 (which forms a part of expenditures) represents notes made on account of improvements
during preceding year, and becoming due in the year 1909
necessitated the taking of the amounts from our appropriation for that year.
1<52________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________
Pumpage
The total pumpage (Gwinnett Street Station) for the
year was 3,498,984,335 gallons, a daily average of 9,586,258
gallons.
The River Station was put in service January 15, 1909,
and operated a total of 127 days, distributed throughout the
entire year. The total amount of water pumped by this
station was 364,920,646 gallons.
Pumpage Gwinnett Street Station _______3,498,984,335
River Station ____________________ 364,920,646
Total _____________________3,863;904,981
The heavy pumpage by both stations was caused by
enormous waste, which has been overcome, and we are now
working on basis of daily average as recorded in report of
Gwinnett Street Station.
Monthly Statement of Pumpage
Gwinnett Street Station:
January _______________________ 303,968,472
February _______________________ 294,472,888
March _________________________ 290,707,674
April ________________________ 260,212,525
May __________________________ 295,592,575
June __________________________ 293,505,820
July ______________.______-__ 300,733,575
August _________________________ 294,403,280
September _______________________ 285,015,195
October _______________________ 298,549,245
November _____________________ 286,030,110
December ________1______________ 295,792,976
Total _____________________3,498,984,335
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 163
River Station:
January __________________ 70,061,246
February _____________________ 65,323,663
March _________________________ 18,543,426
April ________________________ 8,406,745
May ________________________ 26,463,633
June __________________________ 37,864,604
July __________________________ 40,898,923
August _______________________ 29,748,497
September _____________________ 29,730,855
October _____________________ 18,706,931
November ____________________ 9,583,266
December ___________________*___ 9,588,857
Total ______________________364,920,646
Coal Consumption
Total consumption for the year:
Gwinnett Street Station ____________ 4,886.7 Tons
Daily average ___________________ 13.38 Tons
River Station ___________ 1,027.8 Tons
Daily average ___________ 2.8 Tons
Total, consumption _______________ 5,914.5 Tons
Daily consumption both stations __ 16.18 Tons
Extension of Mains
New mains were laid during the year as follows:
Size
Location Feet . in Inches
Abercorn Street to Estill Avenue 48 16
Estill Avenue, from Abercorn Street to
Atlantic Avenue ___________ 2,520 10
Waters Road, between Gwinnett Street
and Wheaton Street __________ 816 8
164_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________
Estill Avenue, from Atlantic Avenue to
Waters Road _____________ 2,064 8
Atlantic Avenue, from Estill Avenue to
Forty-Seventh Street _________ 1,248 8
Waters Road, from Anderson Street to
Thirty-Second Street ________ 564 8
Park Avenue, between Paulsen and Harmon Streets _______________ 408 6
Forty-Second Street, between Montgomery and Florence Streets _______ 1,404 6
Forty-Third Street, between West Broad
and Florence Streets __________ 1,080 6
Forty-Fourth Street, between West Broad
and Florence Streets __________ 1,080 6
Florence Streets, between Forty-Second
and Forty-Fourth Streets ______ 528 6
Atlantic Avenue, from Estill Avenue to
Fortieth Street _____________ 840 . 6
Louisville Road, from Stiles Avenue to
Muscove Creek ____________ 852 6
Thirty-Second Street, from Waters Road
to Cedar Street _________ _____ 1,212 6
Total ___________________14,664
Making a grand total of seventy-one miles and 1,073
feet.
Size
Location Feet in Inches
Prichard Street, south of Louisville Road 350 2
South of Augusta Road __________ 1,300 2
Cathedral Cemetery ____________ 195
Total _________________ 1,845
New hydrants and valves have been placed conveniently on all of the above extensions, and old hydrants
_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________165
removed and replaced by new services at the following
locations:
Fire Hydrants
OneBroughton and East Boundary Streets.
OneBroughton and Arnold Streets.
OneBroughton and Randolph Streets.
OneRandolph Street, near St. Julian Street.
OneJefferson and St. Julian Streets.
OneBarnard and State Streets.
OneWest Broad and McDonough Streets.
OneGwinnett and Burroughs Streets.
OneHenry and Burroughs Streets.
OneHenry and Magnolia Streets.
OneHenry and Lincoln Streets.
OneThirty-Sixth Street, East of Florence Street.
Making a total to date of 639 in service.
New Valves
Size
Location in Inches
Broughton and East Broad Streets ___ 6
Broughton and Reynolds Streets --_- 6
Broughton and Arnold Streets __________ 6
Broughton and East Broad Streets __________ 6
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Water Mains Lowered
Size
Location Feet in Inches
Paulsen Street, from Gwinnett to Bolton _._360 6
Bolton Street, west of Paulsen _______100 6
Cohen Street, from Guerard to Lumber __310 6
Broughton Street, from East Broad to
Randolph _________________700 6
166 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Broken Mains Repaired
Size
Location in Inches
Hull and Price Streets 4
York and West Broad Streets _ 3
Bryan Street, west of Ann ____ 4
Andersbn and Paulsen Streets 10
Broughton Street and Walnut Lane 4
West Broad Street and Perry Lane ____ 6
Huntingdon Street, west of West Broad 6
Atlantic Avenue and Forty-Fifth Street _____ 8
Broughton Street, near Whitaker 6
St. Julian Street, east of Randolph ___ 4
Broughton and East Boundary Streets 6
River Station, Savannah Water Works 6
New Fire Connections
OneFour-inch, American Can Company, old Water
Works Tract.
OneThree-inch, Bijou Theater, Congress Street, near
Drayton.
OneFour-inch, Young Men's Christian Association,
Bull and Charlton Streets.
OneThree-inch, Thomas Park, Thirty-Fifth and Bull
Streets.
Water Meters
Fifty-five new meters have been placed during the year,
making a total in service of one hundred and forty-seven.
Taps
Number of taps placed ____________________180
__________ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________167
Miscellaneous
Fire hydrant moved, Gwinnett and Harmon Streets 1
Fire hydrant moved, Huntingdon Street, west of
West Broad __'__________ 1
Fire hydrant moved, Thirty-Fourth and Lincoln
Streets ____ 1
Fire hydrants cleaned, oiled, and packed ____ 600
Valves packed _____________________ 100
Valves cleaned and oiled ________________ 360
New valve boxes _____________________ 100
Water shut off for leaks __________________ 500
Water shirt off for city taxes ______________ 126
Water meters repaired :-_ 46
Leaks reported _______________ 11,357
Inspections made __-_________100,352
Re-inspections _____________________ 23,214
Cesspools repaired _____________ 507
Gas meters inspected 7
Leaky mains caulked ____-____________ 32
New stem put in six-inch main, Mutual Fertilizer
Company ________ 1
New stem put in six-inch main, Hilton-Dodge
Lumber Company __ 1
Pipe used to connect fire hydrant ____204 feet
New pipe replacing old pipe, Thirty-Sixth Street,
between Burroughs and Florence Streets _-672 feet
Pumps, Compressors, and Boilers
I am pleased to report the pumps, compressers, and
boilers in good condition.
Buildings and Grounds
The buildings and grounds have received proper attention, and incidental repairs have been made when necessary.
168 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Recommendations
I would recommend a continued policy of removal of
four-inch mains in congested portions of city, or if not
removed would recommend that same be cleaned.
I would recommend that enlarged storage be provided
at Gwinnett Street Station for coal, as the present arrangement is inadequate and very expensive.
In conclusion, I wish to thank your Honor, the Board
of Aldermen, and the employees of the Department for their
co-operation in the successful management of the Department for the past year.
Very respectfully
J. P. FIGG
Superintendent and Engineer
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Of THE
CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA.
FOR THE YEAR
ENDING
December 31, 19O9
HARRY WILL INK
DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Director of Public Works
HARRY WILLINK
Chief Clerk to Director of Public Works
LEE MASTERS
Clerks to Director of Public Works
W. J. HAYES
W. G. GEFFCKEN
J. R. HAYM
Superintendent Scavenger Department
THOS. COOLEY
Superintendent Construction of Streets and Lanes
GEO. W. ALLEN
Superintendent Maintenance of Streets and Lanes
F. M. CORNWELL
Foreman City Lot
C. J. MELVIN
Superintendent O. E. M. and Sidewalks
J. H. GRADY
Foreman Dry Culture, East
HENRY F. LUBS
Foreman Dry Culture, West
S. L. PARKER
Annual Report of the Director
Savannah, Ga., December 31, 1909
Hon. Geo. W. Tiedeman, Mayor
Sir:I have the honor to submit herewith the Annual
Report of the Department of Public Works for the year
1909. Full information is given under the department headings of the volume of regular work done, as well as that of
unusual character which was placed in charge of this office.
The appropriations made by the budget for 1909, together
with the expenditures during the year and balance of the
appropriation or excess of the budget over the appropriation
follows. The excess in paving streets is of course only
apparent, the city receiving back from the property owners
and railroads about 60 per cent, of all moneys expended on
such improvements. The excess in house drainage was
caused by the large number of breaks in this system, it being
practically impossible to estimate against such contingencies.
Condition of the City's Paved Streets
As practically the entire area of the asphalt streets was
resurfaced about two years ago, they are in good condition.
It will be necessary before the expiration of the guarantee
on a portion of the vitrified brick pavements that same be
relayed. The majority of them, though, are in good condition. The asphalt block area laid about four years ago is
in good condition.
The city's policy of substituting substantial material for
gravel and shell pavements is appreciated both by persons
who have the use of these streets, and particularly by those
who reside upon them.
172 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
I desire to again impress upon you the desirability of
keeping these streets in proper condition of cleanliness. It
is impossible to keep them in a sightly condition as long as
waste paper is allowed to be scattered promiscuously. As
in the past, ashes have been thrown in the lanes to such an
extent that the grades are entirely changed, and I again
earnestly recommend that the Police Department make
docket cases against such offenders.
House Drainage Department
The failure of citizens to take proper interest in the
bond election was a blow to the city's sanitary condition.
On the east, west, and southern portions of the city, the sewage in residences is either taken care of by unsanitary and
poorly laid storm sewers or by privy vaults. Some citizens
who have perfect house drainage do not appear to realize the
inconvenience of those who have not. Some means should
be taken by which citizens may understand the conditions
fully, and remedy them.
Telephone and Telegraph Poles
I would respectfully call your attention to the unsightly
condition of our streets occasioned by the vast number of
telephone and telegraph poles, and again recommend that
appropriate action be taken by City Council, compelling a
yearly increase in the underground area now in use.
Streets Resurfacing, Notes, and Work Department
The amount expended during the year for resurfacing
asphalt streets, in cash, notes, and interest, was $51,343.89.
The work of resurfacing these streets was completed during
the month of March, 1908.
Catch-Basins
There were 1,368 catch-basins in the city at the close of
1909, this being a net increase of forty-six. The expenditures
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 173
for cleaning same and eleven fountains during the year
amounted to $4,941.25.
In all, 16,487 catch-basins were cleansed, an average of
1-.374 times monthly. The eleven fountains were cleansed
500 times during the year.
Sidewalk Department
There were 1,423 sidewalk repairs made during the year,
including crossings and portions of paved streets, at a cost
of $3,084.22. The amount of curbing laid was 4,217 feet.
There were laid during the year, under the supervision of
this office, 48,787 square feet of artificial stone sidewalk, at a
cost of $5,854.46.
The total expenditures for sidewalks during the year
was $9,483.09.
Street Crossings
Twelve new street crossings, using 17,000 vitrified brick
for centers, were laid, at a cost of $342.25, during the year.
Storm Sewers Department
Owing to the fact that a number of storm sewers were
almost filled with sand, thus affecting the drainage, it became
necessary to thoroughly clean them. The expenditures for
this purpose were large; particularly was this the case on
the western slope of the city. There were seventy-one breaks
during the year, which cost for repairs $1,247.46. The total
amount expended in this department in 1909 was $3,259.22.
There are now in the city 26 miles of storm sewers. The
new additions to storm sewers for the year were as follows:
174 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Storm Sewers, 1909
Park Avenue Lane, from Paulsen to Harmon
Street _ _ __ _ __
Henry Street Lane, from Atlantic Avenue
West _________ - __ . _________
Waldburg Street Lane, from Paulsen to
Hamilton Street, A. C. L. track to east of
Brinson Railway Yard _
Waldburg Street, from Styles Avenue to
Woife Street, from Ott to Waters Avenue _
House drainage extension on Wheaton Street,
Size of
Sewer
8 inch
8 inch
8 inch
24 inch
24 inch
8 inch
8 inch
Length
of Sewer
425 feet
530 feet
425 feet
710 feet
425 feet
725 feet
375 feet
746 feet
4361 feet
Paving Streets Department
There were 6,988.1 square yards of vitrified brick pavements laid during the year; 38,892.44 square yards of asphalt
block; 6,745.1 square yards of granite block; and 2,333.3
square yards of gravel.
STREETS
Ogeechee Road ______
Thirty-sixth, West _
Strand ___ ._ _
East Broad
Jones
Macon
Charlton ___ __________
Harris __ _ ____
Gordon
Perry
Wayne _
President
Broughton
Taylor -
Cohen
West Boundary
Hull Street (new)

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2,892.1
2,373.00
1,723.00
10,365.50
9,371.86
9,120.90
1,213.35
1,211.13
602.00
1,205.30
587.90
657.20
758.20
2,589.30
1,209.80
2,200.69
152.77
4,391.64
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$ 5,473.99
3,520.08
3,187.55
17,700.95
18,641.08
13317.72
1340.04
1,934.53
999.85
1,999.38
963.42
1,062.63
1,220.62
6,389.96
1,957.54
4,759.47
328.36
7,167.48
978.10
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$ 1,821.33
1,173.36
4,318.10
4,689.31
4,420.48
613.35
644.84
333.28
666.46
321.14
354.21
406.87
2,129.99
652.51
1,586.49
2,389.16
326.04
Cost to
Owners Property
$ 3,642.
2,346.72
8,636.19
9,378.61
8,840.95
1,226.69
1,289.69
666.57
1,332.92
642.28
708.42
813.75
4,259.97
1,305.03
3,172.98
4,778.32
652.06
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4.573.16
556.29
$ 1.70.768
1.98.904
1.51.495
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1.86.388
1.96.458
3.00.415
2.37.871
1.69.07
1.77.13
1.84.85
1.84.308
1.32.743
1.94.62
2.21.428
3.22.37
1.80.352
2.iain
2.43.791
0.31.05
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The total amount expended was $114,936.81.
On the preceding insert page you will find full information regarding the streets paved, together with amounts
charged against the city, property owner?, and railroads.
Scavenger Department
The tabulated statement below shows the work accomplished during the year in this department.
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March ___________
May __________
June ____________
July _-
August
October
Totals ___ _
Hauled Loads by Sea encer
City Wagons to Dump
2190
2119
2447
2279
2296
2292
2399
2321
| 2204
2326
2291
2308
27472
and Loads Hauled by Street
City Dump Lane Crts to
1658
1412
1475
1539
1612
1528
1424
1479
| 1362
1633
[ 1880
1695
18761
Hauled Paper Wag Loads by
city Dump to ons
150
142
162
154
i!56
156
1 157
154
I 150
156
| 209
156
1902
Garbage Hauled Number Cars
Railway Farm by County to
167
156
171
i 163
164
1.7.
| 181
i 171
| 168
180
| 179
169
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Dry Culture Department
A statement of the regular work of this department is
given below:
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April _____
May . _____
July _...
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____ ..: 79,285
. _____ ! 116.650
___ _ ! 87.050
______ ' 34.000
1 ___ . _ ' 37.775
______ 35.450
i _____ .' 83.570
_____ :J 119.225
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12 )
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32,050
17.650
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80.700
43,450
65.050
35.150
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Days Worked
WS
295.
241.
357.
332.
347.
353.
343.
October
November _________I 97.550, 16.650]
129,350;_____! 4.325.____| 346.
346.
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Totals_________!1,015.044J 120,450 16.555
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263,700 4,121.5
The expenditures in the above department for keeping
ditches clean and clear of weeds was $8,958.6^.
Sink Department (O. E. M.)
The expenses of this department were $5,156.33, of
which $3,805.30 was paid to the contractor for cleaning
privy vaults, etc. The deta-'ls of the work of this department appear in the following statement.
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Harbor and Wharves
During the coming year, it will be necessary to practically rebuild the slips owned by the city. The expenditures
in this department, which has a fixed charge of $1,500.00,
were $1,925.70; the appropriation was $2,500.00.
City Lighting Department
At the beginning of the year 1909 there were 554 arc
lights and three fifty-candle power lamps in the city, since
which time four additional arc lights have been added, making a total of 558 arc lights.
The expenditures in this department for the year were
$18,163.65.
Streets Resurfacing (Gravel and Shell) Department
In addition to resurfacing and repairing the gravel and
shell streets of the city, a portion of this appropriation was
expended on heavy sand streets, where persons owning vehicles found it difficult to travel.
The total expenditures in this department were $3,-
539.08.
Streets and Lanes Department
The addition to the paved streets of the city during the
year amounted to 12,077 lineal feet, or 2.28 miles; the city
now has 44.96 miles of paved streets. The increase in the
superficial area of such paved thoroughfares in 1909 was
23.610.05 square yards, making a total at present of 867.-
897.91 square yards, divided as follows:
Square Yards
Broughton ________-_Asphalt.____ 17,950
Bryan _____ " ___ 619
Bull _-__ " 32,831
Congress " 6.S39
Drayton " 22,522
Harris ___-_____-_ " -' 1-675
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT- 179
Liberty __
Oglethorpe Avenue
President _____
St. Julian __________
York _________ .
Abercorn .
Bay _ __________
Rear of City Hall _ .
Barnard . .
Congress Lane ____.
Cuyler ________ .
Gwinnett -
Habersham __ ______
Park Avenue ______.
President -
Wheaton _ - _ ____.
Ogeechee Road ______
Jefferson _____
Thirty-Eighth _
Thirty-Sixth, West
Montgomery _________
Forty-Second, West
West Broad ___ __
Jones, West _______
Berrien ______________
Fortieth
Tattnall __ _ ___ __.
Strand. East ___
Stewart
Price -_. _
Henry
Perry Lane __________
Brcughton Lane
East Broad ____
Macon -
Thirty-Sixth .
Roberts _____________
Whitaker _ _ ___ __.
Thirty-First ___
Drayton _____________
State -
Hall . _ -
Wayne ______________
Harmon _..
Asphalt ______
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25,933
780
1,088
39,640.7
9,381.9
227.7
3,005
2,086
1221.8
31,695.4
19.956.48
14208
3,961
7256
11,026.87
17228
3,875
9,100.1
405
1,165.4
43,120.9
5,682
2,351.1
6,573.53
1231.6
3,399.47
4,663.9
16.585.2
12,917.16
749.3
1,917.3
10,408.3
211
6,456
689.7
18295.7
11.934.6
1,033.2
2362.35
4,960
595.7
5.534
140,814
180 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Gaston __Vitrified
Lincoln __- "
Bay Lane, east of Lincoln "
Emmett Park _____________
Louisville Road Chert
Bay Street Extension "
President ________________
Bay _Cobble
Factors Walk _____________
Lanes "
Pine ____________________
Xew _______________
Street Slip Xorth Bay __
Reynolds ___ "
Barnard __________________
East Broad "
West Broad ______________
West Boundary, at Dump _ "
Whitaker ___________
Orange ___________________
Williams _______
Williamson "
Zubly ____.____
Margaret -_____________
Sycamore "
Bay Granite
Barnard _____ "
Bryan ______i_________
Cohen ______.___
East Broad _____ "
Fahm _________________
Jefferson _____________
Indian "
Railroad ______________
Wadley -_____.___
Wheaton ._____
West Boundary " 152.71
Brick___ 1.SS0.5
______. 689.6
______ 122.26
______ 2.453.4 342,519.33
______ 4,377
______ 9.255
______ 1,280 14,912
-___ 25,663.1
______ 8.800
______ 11.786.1
______ 1,800
______ 17.214.9
______ 8.772.3
______ 4,200
______ 4,420
______ 6.428
__.____ 15.941.1
______ 1.244
______ 6724.3
______ 660
______ 4.500
______ 2,252
______ 2,645
______ 7,000
______ 711 130.75H.X
Blocks___ 1,707
______ 1.049
______ 7.362
______ 2200.69
______ 9.190
______ 10.100.2
______ 21,913
______ 7,572
______ 6.097
______ 4.309
______ 5.000
Water __________
River ___________
New ._____________
Coffee Alley __.____
Bolton _______ ShellBarnard -- "
Hall _________________
2.297
4,618.1
4.391.64
634.8 88,597.14
11.700
6,500
7.339.4
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 181
Henry . Shell
Gwinnett ___________ Gravel
Liberty Lane "
Bull ______________
Harris _--
St. Julian
Ogeechee Road ___________
Gaston ______Asphal
Bull ______________
York ______________
Abercorn _______
Barnard
Park Avenue __________
McDonough ______
Randolph -____--
East Broad
Jones
Macon ___________
Charlton ______________
Harris ____________
Gordon :_
Perry ______
Wayne
President _________________
Broughton
Taylor -
. ___ 21,000 46.539.4
. ___ 5,666
______ 332
______ 7,374.6
_ __ ___ 1,937
______ 5,244.9
______ 2.333.3 22,887.8
Block ____ 9.998.9
_ . _ 25,175.4
____ 505.7
______ 1,556.71
______ 1,034.3
______ 1,511
______ 2,194.91
______ 10,365.5
... ____ 9.371.86
. _____ 9,120.9
______ 1,213.35
______ 1,211.13
______ 602
____ _- 1,205.3
______ 587.9
____ ._ 657.2
______ 758.2
______ 2,589.3
____ ___ 1,209.8 80.869.44
Recapitulation
Square Yards
Sheet -Asphalt r _ - _______ ___________ 140.814
Asphalt Block __ _____ 80.869.44
Vitrified Brick ____ _____________ 342,519.33
Chert . . ___ 14,912
Cobble _ __-__. ____ -- _____ __ _________ 130,758.8
Granite Block ________ 88,597.14
Shell - - _ -_ _ .___. _ __ 46,539.4
Gravel - _____ _____ 22,887.8
867,897.91
182 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Expenditures in Streets and Lanes Were as Follows:
Cleaning asphalt streets _ _ ____________ $ 7,156.97
Cleaning streets other than asphalt ______ _ _____ 16,641.77
Cleaning catch-basins _____ ..__ _ _ __ 4,941.25
Sweeping crossings 1,718.00
Grading and filling _______________________ 5,941.66
Laying and repairing crossings ____ __ ___ - 342.45
Maintenance shell streets __ __ ____ 556.00
Repairing storm sewers _ _-___ _ __ 1,557.88
Repairing streets other than asphalt _ _____ ____ 6,329.00
Cutting and hauling weeds - __ ____ ___ _ 1.327.82
Help City Engineer and city lot _ 1.575.00
Oil catch-basins __________________________ 342.25
Hauling cinders _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ __ 575.00
Sprinkling and sweeping 1,779.00
Removing storm debris _ 252.50
Work and material other than above, and salaries -_ 18,985.29
Balance _______________________________ 4,978.16
Cleaning Paved Streets
The cost of cleaning improved streets follows:
Square
Yards
Asphalt _____________ 140,814
Cobble and Granite _____ 219,355.94
Shell, Gravel, and Chert 84,339.2
Vitrified Brick _________ 342,519.33
Asphalt Block ___ - __ 80,869
$ 7,156.97
3,395.30
672.30
9,559.52
3,014.55
$23.798.64
$75.000.00
Cost per
Square
Yard
.0508
.0108
.0079
.0278
.0372
Repairs to Paved Streets Average
Cost per
Square Square
Yards Yard
Cobble ______________ 132,159.6 $ 2.264.26 .0171
Granite Block? _________ 84,205.5 1,582.37 .0187
Vitrified Brick __.. 342.519.33 1,970.05 .0057
Shell ______ 56,693.4 556.00 .0098
Gravel and Chert __ 42,299.8 512.62 .0121
$ 6.885.30
____ MAYORESS ANNUAL REPORT _____183
Chimney Sweeping Department
The expenditures in this department for the year
amounted to $508.34.
Grading New Streets
During the year the following streets have been graded:
Cann & Bacon Subdivision, SpringfieldWaldburg
Street, Park Avenue, Duffy Street, Henry Street.
Lattimore & Lattimore Subdivision. Teynac Farm Lot
Fortieth, from Habersham to east of Paulsen; Reynolds,
north and south of Fortieth; Atlantic Avenue, north and
south of Fortieth; Paulsen, north and south of Fortieth.
Schreck Subdivision. SpringfieldP>utler Street, Chapman Street, Nelson Street, Hall Street.
Bell & Simpkins Subdivision, SpringfieldReppard,
from Gwinnett to Sycamore; Bolton, from Reppard to West
Boundary.
Falligant & Travis, Trustees, Gartland WardThirtysixth, from Haines to east of East Broad; Hamilton, from
Haines to east of East Broad.
The cost of grading new streets for the year amounted
to $4,768.68.
Granger Tract
During the year the following streets were graded in
the Granger Tract:
Maupas Avenue, from Price to Waters Avenue.
Forty-second, from Lincoln to Price.
Forty-first, from Price to east of Paulsen.
Estill Avenue, from Habersham to Waters Avenue.
Forty-fourth, from Habersham to Waters Avenue.
Forty-fifth, from Habersham to Waters Avenue.
184 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Forty-sixth, from Habersham to Waters Avenue.
Forty-seventh, from Habersham to Waters Avenue.
Habersham, from Estill Avenue to Forty-seventh.
Price, from Maupas Avenue to Estill Avenue.
East Broad, from Maupas Avenue to Estill Avenue.
Chatham Crescent, from Price to Ott.
Battey. from Estill Avenue to Forty-seventh.
Reynolds, from Maupas Avenue to Forty-seventh.
Atlantic Avenue, from Maupas Avenue to Forty-seventh.
Paulsen, from Maupas Avenue to Forty-seventh.
Harmon, from Maupas Avenue to Forty-seventh.
Ott, from Maupas Avenue to Estill Avenue.
Tiedemaii Park.
Baldwin Park.
Guckenheimer Park.
Theus Park.
Streets around Parks.
The cost of grading the above streets, including curbing,
sewer pipe, and brick, amounted to $43.492.89.
Under the present policy of the city, streets are donated
to the city for the grading. Formerly streets were purchased, and then graded at the city's expense. Under the
present plan, the city saves the cost of the land.
Street Signs
I beg to recommend that some action be taken to properly mark the streets. Not only strangers, but citizens, find
it difficult to locate streets, as they are practically without
s:gns.
Very respectfully,
HARRY WILLINK,
Director of Public Works.
APPROPRIATIONS
DEPARTMENTS
Streets and Lanes
Scavenger
Paving Streets
Drainage and Dry Culture
Sink Department (O. E. M.) _____ _._..
Harbor and Wharves
Streets. Asphalt, Notes, and Work
City Lighting
Streets Resurfacing, Gravel and Shell
Storm Work, Special
Paving Strand
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.Appropriations p
8 :
'47,000.00
55,000.00
11,000.00
5,000.00
2,500.00
44,783.00
3,000.00
' 3,500.00
3.000.00
5,000.00
18,500.00
6,000.00
7,300.00
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39,821.05
114,936.81
9,483.09'
8,958.64|
5,156.33
1,925.70!
51,343.89
1,985.68
5,548.43
7.900.00
4,768.68
18.163.65
3,539.081
1,273.54
508.34
443.30
10,191.53
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$ 4,978.16
7,178.95
2,041.36
574.30
1,014~32
647.50
231.32
336.35
2.460.92
6,026.46
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Appropriations
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59,936.81
156.33
6,560.89
2,048.43
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DIVISION OF EXPENSES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FOR Amount
Asphalt Block . ________ ____________________
Drayage and Hauling _____________________
Feed for Stock __ ______________________
Vitrified Brick ._ ___ _________________
Gtjr Lamps __._ ___________________
Freight ___ _ __ _______
Granite Curbing ___ _________________
Scavenger Contract with County _ _____ ____
i Pipe _________ _______
Brick . ____-_.________
: Cleaning Sinks ___ ____ __ _______
Horses and Mules _ _____________________
i Stevedoring ________________________
' Tools and Implements ______________________
i Material and Tools ________________________
Artificial Stone Sidewalks _______ ______
Veterinary Services and Medicine __ _______
; Vehicles, and Repairs to same ______________
Inspecting Asphalt Block _________________
Catch-Basins ___ ________ ______________
Sand _________________ _ __
Wharfage __ _______ _______ _
Graders and Scrapers _______ ___________
Cement and Lime ___ _ ____ __ _
Ofls, Paint. Putty. Etc. ____________________
i lepairs to Tools and Implement- ___ _______
I Hardware _________________ _
; Horse and Mule Shoes and Horseshoe Xails
: Harness and Repairs to same _ __ __ ____
. insurance _____ _ _____ __ ___
! Gravel ________________ __ __
I-cidentals _____ _ __ _
Coal and Wood ________ _ _
Ihiminating Oil ___________________
. Stationery. Postage. Etc. _____________
: Expense Horse and Buggy, Harbor Master
: numbing Work _____ __ _ __ _
|wt of Telephones __ ____________________
, "-pairs to Wharves ______________ __
, wbricating Oil ___.___ ___.______
Disinfectants ____________________
otes and Interest _________ ___________
Time of Hands ___ ____________
Totals ______________ _________
$ 42.652.91
24.452.10
20,388.83
19.239.66
18,163.65
17,581.25
13.282.87
7.900.00
6,654.45
5,403.52
3,776.55
' 2375.00
2J57.40
2.144.97
1,776.16
1,719.79
1,564.49
1.363.45
1.333.07
910.00
907.75
775.67
701.40
675.00
649.10
630.25
594.17
565.56
538.01
546.56
454.00
442.10
416.35
362.25
332.17
329.88
240.00
232.45
224.33
180.00
136.62
104.00
51.343.89
142.540.84
$399.462.47
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1~312.50
6,540.43
9.97
2.425.00
235.94
1,098.06
705.78
1 584.20
i 478.89
21.00
412.80
22.68
190.90
204.61
162.97
254.00
220.30
81.00
260.82
196.53
10.95
30.00
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34.38
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58.06
350.60
~157_Z4
106.88
4.82
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112.45
"81.76
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3.00
132.65
104.94 ...
104.00
54,353.57
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$ ____
8,535.07
3,204.15
3^25.00
3,357.53
4,582.86
4,136.64
284.22
78.63
270.44
191.00
195.15
656.75
37.22
675.66
170.00
.35
70.55
25.18
287.53
25.00
47.90
9.90
4,441.041 12JS26.82
$70,021.84| $5,548.431 $43,492.89
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Storm Sewers
$__-
37.21
418.66
77.79
8195
8.60
79.95
11.25
3X5
1,265.68
$1,985.68
ft
$-___
170.20
10,231.20
450.00
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