FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF HON. GEO. W. TIEDEMAN MAYOR TOGETHER WITH THE REPORTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31st 1911 To which are added the Commercial Statistks of the Port, Reports of Public Institutions, and Ordinances Passed Durinft the Year 1911 ~T c t-i ,j i>; , i LIBRARY . Rockwell, assistant City Engineer, having been elected to the higher post. During" Mr. Willink's fatal illness Mr. J. F. Sullivan, Chairman of the Committee on Streets and Lanes, for several months undertook to discharge the duties of the office, which he did with signal ability, and at no small sacrifice to his private interests, and I take pleasure in here attesting my appreciation and that of his associates on the Board of Aldermen for his efficient and unselfish discharge of the duties of that office 'during the term of Mr. Willink's incapacity. During the past year a great amount of paving has been done, amounting to nearly 50,000 square yards of pavement. In connection with this subject I want to say that, in instances where the paving of any considerable area on one "street is undertaken, a hardship is frequently worked against the city, in that no part of the assessment for the work can be enforced until the entire work is finished. For instance, in the case of Abercorn Street, the inability of the city to secure asphalt block and the necessity of straightening the tracks of the street car company have delayed the consummation of that work for months, although the southern portion of the area included in the original assessment roll has long since been paved. No part of the assessment can be enforced until the entire program is finished, and, though the city has expended a large amount of money in paving the southern area, the two-thirds thereof which the property owners are to reimburse the city with, is not yet payable. I would, therefore, recommend that in future when a considerable area of any street is to be paved that two or more assessment rolls be passed, each covering a particular area. ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________28 Need of Wharfage. The need of greater wharfage facilities at our port has for some time been apparent. It is particularly to be desired that the city acquire more property along the river front and I would strongly recommend that this matter be taken under serious consideration and some steps taken to acquire more wharfage. A project is now under way for the deepening of the harbor for two mile above the old waterworks, which project has the approval of the U. S. District Engineer. If an appropriation is made for the work the congested condition of our wharfage facilities would be greatly relieved. But, whether this work is undertaken or not, it is important that the city acquire additional wharf property, and I earnestly urge that some steps be taken in this direction. I stated in my message last year that my experience as Mayor for four years had absolutely convinced me that efficient employes of the city sould be protected from the political upheavals that we have, usually every two years, and thereby be enabled to give better service to the community, and, since that time, I have not changed by views. When I first assumed the duties of Mayor I endeavored to have inaugurated a civil service system in the City Government but the measure met scant encouragement. Agitation in favor of a Commission Form of Government took some definite form during the last campaign for Mayor. I believe that the Commission Form is but one step farther in civil service. In order that the question may be submitted to the final arbiters, the people, I again request authority from your honorable body to appoint a nonpartisan committee of citizens, no officer or employe of the city eligible, whose duty it shall be to investigate what form is best adapted to our people, and, after determining thereon, let the measure be submitted to the qualified voters of our city at an election called for that 'special purpose. Then, if the people decide affirmatively, the necessary legislative authority may be secured. 34___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ Four Year Term. Should the people decide against the establishment of the Commission Form of Government, I would recommend one important change in the present form. It is my deliberate judgment that the Mayor and Aldermen should be elected for a term of four years. The time honored custom of giving a second term to the Chief Executive of the State having been overthrown, we have a gubernatorial election every two years. On the alternating years we have a city election. This gives us an election every year, in addition to which we have the county election in June preceding the municipal election in January, to say nothing of our National elections, special elections and primaries. The result is that we are seldom free from the blight of political agitation. Hardly has a Governor or Mayor taken up the reins of office before the campaign to choose his successor is under way. Moreover, under our present system of two years for the Mayor and Aldermen, when they come into office in January they find that the Budget for the year has already been made up by the retiring Board, so that for the first year of the two year term they have their cloth already cut for them, and a year elapses before they are in a position to institute any policies of their own; then, in the following year they are harassed in the prosecution of any policies which they may deem to be in the interest of the public good, by political agitation incident to a change in the tenure of office. I believe that the best method of obtaining relief from this undesirable condition is to elect the Mayor and Aldermen for a term of four years. Permit me, in conclusion, to thank you, the members of this honorable board, for your support and co-operation during the past year, for your zealousness, faithfulness and efficiency. Respectfully submitted, GEO. "W. TEEDEMAN, . Mayor. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 25 REPORT OF SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS. SAVANNAH, GA., December 27, 1911. HON. GEOSQE ~W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DBAS SIB:The Sinking Fund Commissioners respectfully submit their 32nd Annual Report. With funds at our disposal we have purchased bonds of the Issue of 1909 as follows: 1911. February 6__$ 6,000 at 108 and interest $ 6,483 75 May 18_ 6,000 at 108% and interest 6,582 75 August 8_ 6,000 at 108y2 and interest 6,510 00 November 1__ 8,000 at 108% and interest 8,795 00 $26,000 $28,371 50 Issue of 1909_____________________$2,483,000 00 Less purchased 1910 and 1911____, 51,000 00 Outstanding December 31, 1911, this issue___$2,432,000 00 We have purchased of issue 1883 as follows: 1911. January 30__$ 5,000 at 101^4 and interest $ 5,082 64 February 23 _ 1,000 at 101% and interest 1,024 86 $ 6,000 $ 6,107 50 151,650 155,727 53 $157,650 $161,835 03 Signed and made available for exchange$390,000 00 Less in exchange as per last report- 388,700 00 City Treasurer for Exchange._$ 1,300 00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Of these bonds issued 172,550 have been cancelled as follows: Special purchases__________________$ 14,900 00 Purchased out of Sinking Fund__________ 157,650 00 $172,550 00 Which leaves of this issue__________$216,150 00 Issue of 1909Outstanding____________$2,432,000 00 Issue of 1883Outstanding____________ 216,150 00 Total Debt December 31, 1910__________$2,648,150 00 Respectfully submitted, GEO. J. MILLS, CHABLES G. BELL, EDWABD "W. BELL, LEOPOLD ADLER. Sinking Fund Commissioners. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 27 REPORT OF THE CITY MARSHAL. SAVANNAH, GA., January 30,1912. HON. GEORGE "W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DEAR SIR :I have the honor to submit my annual report for the year 1911, same being my fifth under your administration. The collections in this office from all sources amounted to $75,103.19 having established the high record we believe for this Department. For the first time since my connection with the City government, Real Estate which has heretofore led the list of collections has been displaced by Street Paving which leads as will appear from the attached statement. The statistics which summarize the operations of this Department are fully set forth in the itemized schedule accompanying this report. Ground Rents.All lots reported to this office by the City Treasurer have been re-entered for arrears of rent as required by ordinance. Receipts From Paving Executions.This item contributes the largest amount in the total for the year, showing a total income from this source of $35,474.16, and surpassing all previous records in this specific line. An itemized statement showing this in detail forms a part of this statement. Real Estate Executions.The collection from this is not as large as previous years, due to the fact that we had col- 28___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ leeted in former years a large amount in taxes in arrears, and with these greatly reduced in numbers and amount, it only leaves the current or yearly receipts from the Treasurer on which to work. Specific Tax.Continues to contribute its average and this year's results show up well when compared with previous years. Personal Property.As I have stated in former reports this particular class of collections demands more time and produces less results than any other item of importance delivered to us. This year is not different than previous ones. Eliminating Worthless Executions."We are now at work to return to the City Treasurer a very large number of Executions which have accumulated since the year 1900, and against persons from whom no taxes can be collected. It affords us pleasure to report that with the co-operation of the Board of Tax Assessors we have been enabled to adjust many Executions in a manner satisfactory to both the City and the tax payers. City Market.Although this property is at present almost exclusively in the hands of the Market Clerk, we are able to report a collection of $1,792.00 from this source. With the completion of the alterations to this property I am satisfied, judging from the many inquiries from parties desiring locations, that it will prove an excellent investment for the Municipality. The work of this Department is increasing with the growth of the City, adding much to the many duties devolving upon this office, of which the taking of the business census alone, following up the changes and additions consumes much of the time of th Deputy. Respectfully submitted, FEED WESSELS, JR., City Marshal. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT GTTY MARSHAL'S OFFICE Itemized Statement of Collections from this Office for the Tear Ending December 31, 1911. Heal Estate: 1903____________ $ 26 10 1905____________ 328 93 1906____________ 335 68 1907____________ 553 13 1908____________ 711 96 1909____________ 2,924 09 1910____________ 13,195 62 1911____________ 1,033 13$19,108 64 Personal Property: 1907____________ $ 140 39 1908____________ 2 78 1909____________ 29 89 1910____________ 586 00 1911____________ 3,049 91$ 3,808 97 Specific Tax: 1909____________ $ 18 00 1910____________ 155 00 1911____________ 8,773 40$ 8,946 40 Paving Streets: Abercprn ___1908$ 42 71 Barnard __________1909___ 2,377 69 Bay____-_____1911___ 417 18 80 _________MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT ____ Broughton, East______1909____$ 320 76 Bull ____________1907__.__ 35 00 Bull ____________1910____ 103 22 Cohen ____________1909___ 283 08 East Broad_________1910___ 1,542 54 East Broad_________1911___ 25 00 Estill Avenue________1910___ 16,236 16 Estill Avenue________1911___ 259 60 Gordon __________1910___ 30 48 Harmon _1910____ 2,376 19 Henry ____________1903___ 45 05 Henry ____________1911___ 306 87 Hull ____________1909___ 330 04 Hull ____________1910___ 43 20 Jones ____________1909___ 692 48 Jones ____________1911___ 10 00 Macon ___________1910___ 93 76 Ogeechee Avenue-1909_ 145 34 Paulsen __________1909___ 1,394 12 Perry ____________1910___ 37 90 Price ___________1902___ 154 33 Price ____________1906___ 72 55 Randolph _1909 1,779 92 36th. Street W.__________1910___ 251 99 37th. Street W.___1910__ 1,599 34 37th. Street E.______1910___ 75 00 40th. Street W.______1908____ 1 71 40th. Street___1910__ 391 77 Unnamed Street______1910___ 222 64 Waldburg St. E._1910 1,328 03 Waldburg ___1911 15 00 "West Broad______1910__ 1,843 06 West Broad______1911__ 590 45 $35,474 16 __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________81 Sidewalks: 1902 ______________$ 24 91 1906 _____________ 2 19 1907 ______________ 1 92 1908 ______________ 57 54 1909 ______________ 101 88 1910 ______________ 220 10 1911 ______________ 176 82 $ 585 36 Privy Vaults: 1907 ____________$ 2 50 1908 _____________ 45 00 1909 _____________ 184 00 1910 _____________ 508 78 1911 ______________ 26 00 $ 766 28 Opening Streets and City Lots___ $ 1,573 78 Bents: Market __________$1,792 00 Houses ___________ 67 00$ 1,859 00 Interest ____ ______ ______ 1,785 70 Execution Fees _____________ 1,126 90 Adverting Fees ____________ 68 00 Grand Total________________$75,103 19 Eespectfully submitted, FEED WESSBLS, JB., . City Marshal. 32 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT. SAVANNAH, GA., January 10, 1912. HON. GEORGE "W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : SIHS :I beg to make my report for the year 1911: Number of permits issued in 1911, 344 Number of permits brought over from 1910 36 Number of permits used________- 380 Number of permits carried over from 1911 to 1912__ 52 Number of permits work completed 328 Building operations for the year were as follows: Finished 15-story brick, stone or cement 1 Finished 4-story brick, stone or cement 2 Finished 3-story brick, stone or cement 4 Finished 2-story brick, stone or cement 16 Finished 1-story brick, stone or cement 6 Finished 3-story wood- 1 Finished 2-story wood 111 Finished 1-story wood^ 109 Buildings completed in 1911: 250 Additions, repairs, sheds, etc., completed___ 155 Total________________________ 405 New buildings completed cost____$1,130,450 00 Alterations, etc. 86,400 00 Total_-_________$1,216,850 00 Respectfully, H. BABTLETT, Building Inspector. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 88 REPORT OF BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS. SAVANNAH, GA., December 31,1911. HON. GEOEGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DEAR Snt:We herewith submit the Annual Report of the Board of Tax Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1911. Returns of personal property: Stock in trade_____________________$ 2,173,472 Goods on consignment ________ 157,785 Furniture, etc ___________________ 1,094,493 Jewelry, Silver, etc. __________________ 102,943 Musical instruments _________________ 56,195 Libraries, paintings, etc. _________ 48,723 Horses, mules, live stock___ 125,982 Vehicles, automobiles, motorcycles _ 350,167 Money and solvent accounts __________ 2,033,668 Stocks and bonds__________________ 617,845 Prommissory notes _ 161,990 Mortgages on real estate______ 244,350 Mortgages on notes _____ 62,550 Bonds for titles ___________________ 740 Shipping ________________ 60,950 Machinery and fixtures ____________________ 219,352 Banks _______________ ________ 4,770,761 Other personal property _______ 20,785 Corporations ______________________ 2,130,768 Total ________________$14,433,519 During the year there were 344 building permits issued, the improvements amounting to$ 866,400 34___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________ 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: Beal estate _____________________$36,742,172 Personal property __________________ 14,433,519 Total ______________________$51,175,691 1910 1911 Keal estate _____________$35,681,456 $36,742,172 Personal property _________ 14,166,460 14,433,519 Total ______________$49,847,916 $51,175,691 Total for 1910$49,847,916 00 at $1.39_____$692,886 03 Total for 1911 51,175,691 00 at 1.00_____ 711,342 10 Respectfully submitted, HARRY S. DREESE, Chairman, A. B. PALMEB, C. H. KONEMANN. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE. YEAR 1911 W. G. AUSTIN CHILF OF POLICE. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Mayor GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN Police Committee FRANK C. BATTEY, Chairman Juuus B. GAUDET H. S. MEINHAKD M. J. O'LEABT CHABLES G. WILKINSON Chief of Police WILLIAM G. AUSTIN Lieutenant* of Police JOSEPH McCooL THOMAS C. MUBPHT SVTN L. MELDEIM Chief Detective JOHN J. MUBPHY MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 37 REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1912. To THE HONORABLE THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, OP THE CITY OF SAVANNAH: GENTLEMEN:I have the honor to submit herewith my Fifth Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1911, together with such suggestions and recommendations as, in my judgment, would benefit the Department. Arrests There were 10,433 arrests during the year, an increase of 468 over the number of arrests made during the previous year. This is only a slight increase when compared with the increase shown for 1910 and is a record in which the city may well take pride, when the steady increase in population, and the unusually heavy shipping season bringing to Savannah a greater number of seamen than ever before, are taken into consideration. Disturbances The disorder attendant upon the usual Christmas Eve celebration was most conspicious by its absence. Many favorable comments were made by the merchants located on Broughton Street. Injuries and Assaults No injuries of a serious nature oecured to either Patrolmen or Horses during the year. 88___________MAYOR'S ANNTTAL REPORT____________ Deaths I regret to report the deaths of the following members of the Department who died during the year: John E. Maguire, Clerk Police Court, appointed November 24,1908, died April 3, 1911. "William Kiernan, retired Sergeant of Police, appointed September 17,1871, died September 30,1911. A page in this report is dedicated to the memory of each of these men. Statistics A tabulated statement of the operation of this Department for the year is included in this report for the convenience of all persons interested in Police matters. Rooter A complete roster of the Department as of December 31, 1911, is included in this report. The changes during the year promotions, appointments, resignations, retirements and dismissals are also recorded. Public Gaming Houses It affords me much pleasure.to be able to repeat my report of the last four years, viz: There is not a single public gaming establishment running in this city. Discipline The discipline of the force has been maintained and I feel sure there will be no retrogression in that respect. Taken as a body, the members have proven themselves loyal to the Department by their ready performance of many MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 80 hours of extra duty; especially was this so during the Automobile Eaees and the Christmas Holidays, when double duty was required of each man. A spirit of good feeling towards each other -prevails amongst the men, and while giving to their superior officers all the respect due them, every man endeavors to co-operate with them in the work, and the maintenance on a high plane, of the Department. I wish to assure the various members of the Department of my appreciation of their ever-ready willingness to perform extra duty and to thank them for their faithful and efficient services to the city. Detective Department The members of the Detective Department under the command of Chief Detective John J. Murphy have performed their duties in a satisactory manner. Finances An increase in the expenditures for the year 1911, as compared with the preceding year, amounting to $1,615.69 is shown. A statement of the expenditures for the year 1910 is embodied in the expense statement for 1911. This will enable those interested to make a comparison for the two years, Feed Bills The feed bill for the the year shows an increase of $783.01 as compared with the preceding year. The total expenditure during the year for feed amounting to $5,056.41, an average cost per head for 42 horses of $10.03 per month. Promotions and Appointments During the year six promotions were made: L. P. Morgan from Patrolman to Sergeant; J. J. Clancy from Patrolman to Sergeant; J. C. McCarthy from Patrolman to 40 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT __ ____ Detective; W. B. Mitehell from Patrolman to Detective; J. J. McGinley from Driver to Patrolman and J. B. Barthelmess from Driver to Patrolman. Thirty-one Patrolmen and three Drivers were appointed during the year. Retirements Daring the year Sergeant H. W. Baughn and Patrolman William Sheehan were retired on pensions amounting to one-half of the pay they were receiving at the time of their retirement. Resignations Nine patrolmen resigned during the yearin three instances resignations were asked for, while in the other six the men left to accept better positions. Dismissals One Sergeant, one Detective and twenty-three Patrolmen were dismissed during 1911, for various violations of the Rules and Regulations of this Department. Recorder I wish to thank the Recorder for the valuable assistance which he rendered to this Department during the year. I consider that whatever success the Department has accomplished since I have been connected with it, is due, in a measure to the timely advice and assistance of the Recorder. Assistance of Mayor, Police Committee and Council I desire to thank His Honor, the Mayor for his everready assistance and advice, and for the support he has given me in my efforts to maintain an efficient Police Department. I wish also to thank the Police Committee and each and _______ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT __41 every member of Council for the trust and confidence reposed in me during the year. Increase In Salaries In my last Annual Report I submitted a plan for a change in the salaries of the members of this Department, whereby faithful service continuously performed for different numbers of years would be rewarded with an increase in pay amounting to $60.00 per year for each five years of faithful and continuous service. Your honorable body saw fit to approve of the plan and passed an ordinance adopting it. It now affords me great pleasure to extend to you on behalf of the members of the Police Department their sincere thanks and to assure you of their heartfelt appreciation for your favorable consideration of their petition. As predicted in my recommendation of last year, the plan has worked admirably and I am sure that the various members of this Department, knowing that faithful and efficient service will be rewardedhave that as an incentive to a better performance of their duties. Itecommendfttioiis In my reports of 1907,1908,1909 and 1910,1 recommended that a modern stable be erected. "With each succeeding year the need of a new stable becomes more urgent. The building now in use is inadequate for present requirements, and is not only unsanitary, but peculiarly unsafe in the event of a fire. Only a very small amount has been spent on this building during the past five years, for such repairs as were absolutely necessary; unless a new building is erected within a very short time it will be necessary to spend quite a large amount to put the present building in serviceable condition. 42___________MAYOR'S AKNTJAL REPORT__________ I urgently recommend that a sufficient sum be appropriated by Council to erect a modern stable that will properly house the various ambulances, patrol wagons, vehicles and horses of the Department. I am sure that this is the most unsightly, unsafe and unsanitary public building in the city. It was erected in 1859; over fifty years ago. It will therefore be readily understood that it has outlived its usefulness. Station House I wish to again call to the attention of Council the fact that the Station House now in use does not answer the requirements of this Department. It is entirely too small, making it necessary on Saturday nights and Sundays to put as many as six prisoners in one of the small cells; this congestion is unhealthy and for this reason alone a new Station House should be erected immediately. The building with its old style of plumbing and ventilation in unsanitary. It is frequently necessary to detain white women and children; no provision is made for handling them properly. It is manifestly improper that such persons should be forced to mingle in the Station House with confirmed criminals, drunkards and other violators of the laws and ordinances. Motor Patrol Wagon and Ambulance I recommend the immediate purchase of a Motor Patrol Wagon and Ambulance to take the places of the present horsedrawn patrol and ambulances. The wagons now in use have been in service for four and a half years and have outlived their usefulness. For the past year or more the-repair bills i for this patrol wagon and the two ambulances have been uni usually heavy and any effort to keep them in further constant > service will burden the city with an avoidable expense. 'f I do not consider that it is necessary for me to point out the many advantages of motor-propelled vehicles over those j drawn by the horse. _, , . , .,. ., 3 J Respectfully submitted, 1 W. G. AUSTIN, j Chief of Police. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 48 Number of Officers, Sergeants, Detectives, Patrolmen and Attaches of the Police Department as of December 31, 1911, and Salaries of Each. 1 Chief _______________________$2,600 00 1 First Lieutenant __________________ 1,680 00 1 Second Lieutenant ________________ 1,580 00 1 Third Lieutenant _________________ 1,580 00 1 Chief Detective ___________________ 1,620 00 1 Detective ________ _____________ 1,280 00 1 Detective ____ _________________ 1,220 00 2 Detectives, each ___________________ 1,160 00 1 Detective __________ ____________ 1,100 00 1 First Sergeant ____________________ 1,380 00 4 Sergeants, each ___________________ 1,300 00 3 Sergeants, each___________________ 1,240 00 1 Sergeant ______'________________ 1,120 00 1 Quartermaster ___________________ 1,180 00 8 Patrolmen, each _________________ 1,080 00 4 Patrolmen, each __________________ 1,020 00 9 Patrolmen, each __________________ 960 00 70 Patrolmen, each (see N. B.)____________ 900 00 1 Clerk Police Court _________________ 1,200 00 1 Clerk Police Department_____________ 1,380 00 1 Electrician (one-half salary)___________ 750 00 2 Patrol Drivers, each ________________ 840 00 1 Ambulance Driver ________________ 840 00 1 Stable Keeper ___________________ 1,020 00 1 Stable Keeper (night) _____________ 720 00 1 Porter ______________________ 360 00 120 Total 44__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________ Retired 2 Sergeants, each _________________$ 746 66 1 Sergeant _______________________ 650 00 3 Sergeants, each _________________ 560 00 1 Private ________________________ 540 00 1 Private ____________.__________ 300 00 * NOTE14 of the privates mentioned above as receiving $900.00 per year have two more months of the usual probation to serve at $720.00 per year. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 45 Boater of the Force, December 31,1911. NAME W. G. Austin. J. McCool ________ T. C. Murphy__ M. L. Mefdrim __ J. J. Morphy______ T. P. Sandiford Joseph Rossiter___ T. R. Helf ernan _ D. J. Cronin _____ J. 8. HallfordL___ J. J. Deignan _____ J. D. Semken __ J. H. Lange _ _ _ J. Farrell _______ J. J. Reilley ___ I_ P. Morgan __ _ J. J. Clancy ______ P- J. Elvers ______ J. H. W. Umbach E. D. Fallen _ _ _ J. C. McCarthy __ W. R. Mltchell __ P- J. Kelly _____ Akin, J. M._ Andrews, J. L. __ Barthelmess, J. B. Beach, G. E _ 1 _ Becker, W. L.~ __ Berry, T- H _____ Bice, W. J. ___ - Blnmberg, L. , _ ., Brant, R. P._ _____ Brennan, T. ___ _ Burnett, C. B. _____ Burns, Chas ___ Byrd, E. L. ________ Cameron, T. J __ Cantey, O. P._ Cleary, T. F- _ Counlhan, M. J.__ _ Cowart, C. S _ Crosby, W. F. BANE Chief.- IstLient .. 2ndLieut. _ 3rd Lieut. _ Chief Detective Electrician Clerk ______ Clerk 1st Sergt _ Sergeant it tt U tt 4t Detective _ tt tt II H Qr. Master Patrolman- H u II ' (1 II II II u II M U "" U ~ II 1 M U ~ II U ~ NATIVITY Texas _____ Ireland _ Georgia Geoigia . _ England _ Georgia _ Georgia ._ Georgia . Ireland _ _ 8. Carolina. Ireland __ Germany __ Germany __ England _ Georgia Georgia ___ Georgia _ Ireland Germany _ Georgia Georgia _ 8. Carolina. Georgia _ _ Georgia _ Georgia - _ Georgia __.. 8. Carolina. 8. Carolina. Georgia _ Tennessee Poland _ S- CarolinaGeorgia . _ Tennessee Georgia _ _ f3>0/_T4rf A Georgia S. Carolina. Georgia _ _ Georgia Georgia Georgia 1 44 49 44 39 47 41 31 26 51 44 43 38 42 42 33 33 34 49 37 32 35 33 46 40 32 35 34 52 32 38 52 35 45 27 44 27 41 31 45 38 46 39 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DATE APPOINTED Jan. 22,1907 Sept.24, 1891 Ang. 22, 1890 Feb. 14, 1896 Nov. 20, 1897 Mar. 29, 1909 Apr. 19, 1911 Feb. 4,1907 Dec. 10, 1887 Sept.13, 1894 Feb. 6,1894 Feb. 4.18P6 Oct. 9,1897 Jan. 3,1895 Oct. 25, 1901 Jan. 31, 1907 Oct. 8,1900 Jan. 27, 1890 Jan. 31, 1907 Ang. 10, 1906 July 2,1900 Dec. 19, 1907 Jan. 26, 1891 Dec. 18, 1907 Feb. 1,1911 Feb. 9,1907 Feb. 27, 1909 July 24, 1891 Pec. 1,1911 Dec. 1,1911 Feb. 4,1896 July 5,1907 Jan. 31, 1907 Nov. 16, 1911 July 23, 1903 Jane 17, 1908 Nov. 3,1910 July 23, 1909 Aug. 3,1902 Mar. 8,1907 Oct. 9,1900 Feb. 8,1907 46 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Roster of the ForceContinued NAME Davis. E. F. _______ Davis, R. T. _______ DeLeon, J. P. _____ Donerty, J. J. _____ Dooley, R. F. _ __ Dominick, A- M. _ Donaldson, R. F.__ Ellis, T. H ________ Fahey, P. J. _______ Flaherty, T. E. ____ Flynn, C. J._ _ _ _ Forehand, R. A. _ Fleming, M. ~B. __ Futch, T. D ___ . Goslee, M. _ _______ Hayes, R- J. _______ Herman, J. A _____ _ Hicks, L. _________ Hodges, W. F. _____ Host!, H. ________ Hutson, H. C. __ Keane, T___ Kearney, F. J _ Keller, C. W. __ _ Kelly, J. T.__ _____ Kemp, H. H ___ Killian, J- G. Larisos, J. _ Leech, C. F. _ Lively, G. P, __ - Long, C. R. - Longabangh, J. D.. Lovett, R F. _____ Lysaugbt, D. ______ Mallette, R H. _ Milliken, J. _ _ _ Morris, O. B. _ Morse, W- J. ______ McAcy, J. W. . McAlpin, T. EL_ McBride, J. ______ McGinley, J. J. - McGrath, J _ ____ RANK PatrolmanU M *c M ** tf i H. it it (i tt it M .(. 4t it U it 44 44 ti ** (4 41 fi 44 44 W U tt 44 tt ti W if U (4 U ' U 4* NATIVITY Twl nn^ S. CarolinaIreland Mass. Ireland Austria ___ Georgia ___ 8. CarolinaGeorgia Georgia ___ Ireland Georgia ___ Georgia ___ Georgia - Maryland rf^r YOB Yes No No Yes Ya Yes Yes No Y<<5 No Yes Ypo No Yes Yes No Yes Yes DATE APPOINTED Aug. 18, 1881 Jan. 10, 1890 Aug. 7,1909 Dee. 1,1911 Apr. 16, 1910 Feb. 27, 1909 Feb- 1,1911 June 9,1910 Apr. 16, 1910 July 22, 1909 June 7,1908 July 5.1907 Dee. 1, 1911 Nov. 15, 1911 Apr. 12, 1907 Nov. 3,1910 Feb. 1,1911 Nov. 3,1910 Mar. 24, 1910 Jan. 15, 1910 Dee. 2,1908 Feb. 8,1907 Sept. 7, 1898 Apr. 12, J907 Feb. 1, 1911 Apr. 12, 1907 Nov. 20, 1908 Feb. 1,1911 Feb. 27, 1909 Jan. 31, 1907 Jan. 5,1910 Mar. 24, 1910 Dec. 3, 1906 Feb. 8,1907 Dec. 1,1911 June 9,1910 Jan. 10, 1910 Feb. 27, 1909 Nov. 26, 1910 Mar. 13, 1902 Dec- 1,1911 Sept.23, 1909 July 21, 1902 W QOO1 " " ' MM S bo aaa.-0*^ ^ ^ . P>, iii..-. i i i i i t i i i i i i i i i i i i i i_i i Pi i i i ! i Li i I i i i i i i r i 1 r : .3 I 1 I I I III I | I 1 ip \ iiili||2||i|||f Jlilflfii Jffpff! 11 in rppi! 111 rffi 11,111 ffi iiiFii s< h *! -S-Sf f P 1^. SemtpT) J. H. Lange ___________ J. Farrell ______________ J. J. Eellley __ _____ Ti. "P. Morgan J. J. Clancy ___________ P. J. Elvers ____________ J. H. W. Umbach _ E. D. Fallen _ J. C. McCarthy ________ W. B. Mltchell __ T. R Heflernan _______ P. J. Kelly. __________ Akin, J. M. ___________ Andrews, J. L. ________ Barthelmess, J. B. _____ Beach, G- E. ___________ Becker, W. 1 _________ Berry, T. H ___________ Bice, W. J. Blnmberg; TV. .., _..,__ Brant, R. F. ___________ BrpijnftTi, T. Burnett, C. B._ _____ Burns, C. __ Byrd, E. I/ _ Cameron, T. J. Cantey, O. P. ________ deary, T. F. ________ r_>T'T'lTl, M. J, Cowart, C. S. _________ Crosby, W. F. __ _ _ Sickness 1 10 6 6 1 8 2 1 1 7 5 1 4 5 23 4 25 14 3 15 12 1 Sickness In\Family 4 1 1 1 ?, 1 3 3 1 -- ?, 1 4 >, in 3 8 * ?.5 6 2 1 _____ 1 5 I 1 1 1 1 ?, 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 ?~ I 1 Vacation 10 6 10 10 10 10 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 10 10 10 10 Suspended T" 4 3 i 35 7 20 14 19 17 25 11 16 27 13 12 12 11 10 10 11 10 17 12 12 13 15 10 5 36 15 13 10 35 15 10 27 24 15 54 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Number of Days Lost, Etc.Continued NAME Davis, E. P Tta-vrie TZ *V - TWf^mn J "P Doherty, J. J - Doolpv B. P ___ Dominick, A. M. Donaldaon, B. P miia T TT Plahcrty, T- E. Flynn, C. J~- Forehand, B. A Fleming, M. B ____ Patch, T. D _-__- Goslee, M. ._ Hayes, B. J. .._ Herman. J. A Hicks, L_ Hodges, W. V. Hosti, H._ ___- Hutson, H. C. __ - ITAana T1 __ Kearney, P. J. Keller, C. W. .___ Kpllv J T ___ - Kemp, H. H. Killian, J. G. - Jf.frf\\ C* "P Lively, G. P- Long, C. B. - - Longabaugh, J. D. Lovett, B. P. .__- Lysaiight, D. Mallette, B. H. ______ Milliken, J _-..- Morris, O. B. .__. Morse, W. J. ___ McAcy, J. W.__ MeAlpin, T. E. McBride, J. McGlnley, J. J McGratb, J. H. __ McGrath, J. Nantz, L. H. - Newton, E. L.__ .__..___ Sickness 1 18 14 4 ft > *J *53 3 oO l i 19 13 4 59 7 1 P 1 3 1 1 27 1 3 6 5 Excused 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 . Vacation 10 10 10 8 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 10 10 10J. Suspended 1 1 _ "~ ._ ~ ~__ - ""* a1 12 12 12 3ft 26 4 13 14 15 13 14 14 48 99 28 19 28 15 S3 29 74 11 16 18 18 99 99 1 338 493 4f_t 482 406 569 . 695 fiOO 785 501 471 517 6,319 8 +j 242 223 245 246 227 270 365 949 395 308 417 375 3,605 Chinamen 4 1 1 1 3 1 11 I 31 31 38 46 41 44 68 48 53 39 37 22 498 5 + 611 747 745 774 678 884 1,129 940 1,234 851 926 914 10,433 Disposition of Above Oases Sentenced in Keeorder's Court____.________ Dismissed in Recorder's Court_______________ Sentenced and sentence suspended by Recorder. Turned over to Superior Court_______________ Turned over to City Court_________________ Turned over to Ordinary's Court_____________ Turned over to various County Sheriffs_______ Turned over to foreign vessels_______________ Turned over to Army and Navy______________ Turned over to Juvenile Court_______________ Suspicious characters _____________________ Lodgers ______________'.__________ 4,501 3,534 280 233 731 44 121 47 7 40 754 141 Total ________________________10,433 60__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Fines Collected In Police Court During the Tear 1911. January ___^___________________$ 1,026 70 February ______________________ 1,167 05 March ________________________ 1,648 75 April ___________________________ 2,866 35 May ___________________________ 1,805 85 June ___ _____________________ 1,984 30 July ___________________________ 2,102 85 August ________ ______________ 2,631 55 September ______ _______________ 2,103 25 October _________________________ 2,326 70 November ______________________ 2,702 70 December _________________ .____ 2,834 30 Total ______________________$25,200 35 Statement of Fines Collected in Police Court for Each Year From 1902 to 1911 Inclusive. 1902 __________________________$ 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 1910 ___-____ 23,562 20 1911 ._ 25,200 35 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________61 Cause of Arrests. Abandonment of wife and children___________ 2 Adultery and fornication__ 9 Aiding a convict to escape-_________ 1 Arson _____________________ 3 Assault and battery__________ 47 Assault with intent to murder 92 Assault with intent to rape_________ 9 Assaulting and stabbing _________ 90 Attempting to wreck a railroad train__________ 1 Breaking and entering a railroad car_____ 4 Burglary ___________ 113 Carrying concealed weapons______ 79 Carrying a pistol without a license_________ 2 Cheating and swindling 56 Contempt of Court ________ 55 Cruelty to animals 40 Cruelty to children______ 3 Deserters from Army and Navy_____________ 7 Deserters from foreign vessels____ 47 Disorderly conduct ______________ 3,128 Drunk and disorderly ___ 1,743 Escaped convicts _ 42 Exposure of person ____ __ 11 Fast and reckless driving__________ 6 Forgery 14 Fugitives from justice_____ 121 Gambling ____ 327 Horse stealing ____ 1 Harboring deserting seaman_ 2 Involuntary manslaughter __ _ ____ 9 Impersonating an officer 1 Keeping a disorderly house_ 5 Keeping a lewd house-_____ 17 Keeping and maintaining a gambling house___ 6 Keeping a gambling device for the hazarding of money_ 4 Larceny after trust-, 84 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Cause of ArrestsContinued. Larceny from the house_________ 236 Larceny from the person_____ 52 Larceny over the value of Fifty Dollars 16 Larceny, simple 391 Loitering on the Streets-_ 334 Lodgers over-night _______ 141 Lunacy ___________ 45 Malicious mischief ________ _ - ___ ___ _ _ _ 8 Murder _______________________ 13 Perjury _ 1 Public indecency __ 2 Pointing a pistol not in own defense-__-_ 41 Rape 4 Receiving stolen goods________ 15 Robbery by force 46 Shooting at another not in own defense________ 5 Shooting on public highway.____ 27 Stealing a ride on a railroad train 35 Supicious characters ________________ 754 Vagrancy 202 Violating city ordinance 1,533 Violating traffic ordinance '. ____________ 197 Violating prohibition law ___ 43 Violating milk ordinance ____________ 5 Violating cocaine law ___ 1 Voting illegally ___ 1 Wife beating ___ 104 Total ___________10,433 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 68 Ambulance Calls for Year 1911 MONTH January __ _ February March - - _ _ _ April __ _-.___-_ ___-_-_-___- May _ __________ _________ June . July __ August _ . _ September __ October __ - November December _ __ __ ... Totals . * S 35 35 33 36 37 30 34 34 36 32 35 38 415 OB V I 57 32 42 52 57 50 58 58 31 43 51 56 587 I 92 67 75 88 94 80 92 92 67 75 86 94 1,002 64 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF BEGEIFTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE DEPARTMENT FOB THE YEAR 1911, AS COMPARED WITH THE EXPENSES FOE THE YEAR 1910. Receipts. Appropriation for 1911_______________$131,000 00 Union Station ____________________ 1,800 00 Sales of property and empty sacks; services of patrolmen; unclaimed prisoner's money; station house fees and funds derived from the issuance of Dime Party permits 751 26 Total _______________.___$133,551 26 Expenses. 1910 1911 Salaries _______$113,703 24 $115,271 62 Horse feed ________ 4,273 40 5,056 41 Horses _______ 1,320 00 365 00 Horse shoeing- 672 75 607 07 Veterinary services 487 30 427 92 Uniforms ______ 3,130 68 2,743 70 Prisoner's rations 1,531 73 1,317 17 General improvements and repairs 163 86 679 74 General Supplies 1,522 34 1,330 65 487 20 120 78 452 83 366 10 250 00 177 50 399 01 368 34 . 333 20 155 18 Property Lights Fuel ___- Telephone rental Printing, stationery, etc.. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 66 ExpensesContinued Gamewell system 49 56 141 48 Postage and telegrams_______ 229 92 141 31 Insurance ____ ________ 325 00 110 00 Expense, Chief, Convention__ _____ 150 00 Incidentals _____________ 340 50 645 06 Purchase of Automobile and three Motorcycles and maintainance of same _______-_ 1,727 95 2,841 13 Totals -_-_-____$131,400 47 $133,016 16 Balance turned in to City Treasurer___ 535 10 Expenses of the Department for the Past Eight Years and Estimated Expenses for 1912. ' Expenses of Department for 1904__________$ 89,399 88 Expenses of Department for 1905______ 93,029 20 Expenses of Department for 1906_________ 106,281 04 Expenses of Department for 1907__________ 121,350 47 Expenses of Department for 1908_________ 122,141 47 Expenses of Department for 1909_________ 132,925 31 Expenses of Department for 1910_________ 131,400 47 Expenses of Department for 1911_________ 133,016 16 Amount appropriated for 1912___________ 134,000 00 Inventory of Property. Police Department grounds ___________$ 60,000 00 Police Headquarters' building __________ 25,000 00 Police outbuildings _____________ 12,000 00 Gamewell system ____________1 ____ 23,750 00 1 Automobile ___ 1,000 00 3 Motorcycles ________________ 500 00 40 Horses ___ 6,050 00 2 Patrol wagons __ 200 00 2 Ambulances ____'_ 200 00 66___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT______________ * 1 Bnckboard ____________________$ 75 00 1 Supply wagon _________________ 100 00 1 Buggy (unserviceable) ___ 25 00 5 Sets single harness ____________ 100 00 2 Sets double harness _____________ - 75 00 42 Springfield rifles ________________ 400 00 42 Winchester rifles _______________ 400 00 115 Revolvers ___ ________________ 900 00 32 Saddles, bridles and blankets__________ 950 00 4 Roller top desks.- _____________ 300 00 4 Small desks ___________________ 80 00 1 Plat top desk, standing____________ _ 55 00 1 Steel filing cabinet_____________ 250 00 1 Wooden filing cabinet______________ 40 00 1 Small filing cabinet______________ 15 00 1 Remington typewriter (tabulator) 90 00 1 Prisoner's property cabinet- 60 00 110 Clothes lockers __________________ 440 00 30 Prisoner's blankets ___________ 60 00 3 Iron safes ____________________ 200 00 I Large table _____________________ 175 00 6 Small tables ____________.___ 80 00 7 Revolving desk chairs ______________ 100 00 II Leather back chairs _______________ 120 00 69 Court room chairs _________________ 140 00 7 Stoves for heating______ 155 00 1 Cooking stove and utensils___ 35 00 3 Clocks ________________________ 50 00 1 Steel clothes locker._____ 50 00 1 Medicine chest and contents__________ 25 00 5 Electric fans ______ 120 00 1 Art square __ 20 00 8 Rugs i____ 20 00 3 Foot mats ________ 5 00 52 Cuspidors __ 35 00 1 Lounge __ 30 00 1 Bookcase ___ 40 00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT 67 1 Steel bookcase _________________$ 75 00 20 Window shades ________________ 10 00 Floor coverings ____ 150 00 Pictures, mirrors etc. _______ 50 00 1 Ice box _____________________ 5 00 2 Water coolers __________________ 5 00 3 Pairs handcuffs _________________ 15 00 2 Bicycles equipped with speedometers____ 150 00 12 Pairs pillows ___________________ 30 00 34 Sabres _______________________ 100 00 50 Web cartridge belts ______________ 50 00 100 Wreaths _______ _____________ 75 00 25 Club sockets ___________________ 15 00 100 Badges __ __________________ 50 00 100 Clubs ______________________ 75 00 100 Whistles _____________________ 25 00 1 Letter press and copying outfit- 10 00 4 Horse blankets ___________________ 15 00 27 Yale locks _____________________ 30 00 2 Wheelbarrows_________________ 10 00 Total _________-___________$135,460 00 OAMEWELL BOXES. Stations. 12 Bay and Haberaham : 13 Bay and Randolph 14 Bay and East Broad 15 Bay and Drayton 21 Bay and Schwarz Avenue 22 Broughton and East Broad 23 Oglethorpe Avenue and East Broad 24 Congress and Bull 25 President and Randolph 31 York and Bull 32 Anderson and Waters Road 33 Liberty and Randolph MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 34 Estill Avenue and Waters Boad 35 Park Avenue and East Broad 42 Montgomery and Forty-second Streets 43 Oglethorpe Avenue and Farm 44 River and Water 45 Indian and Farm 51 Bay and West Broad 52 Estill Avenue and Bull 53 Broughton and West Broad 54 Broughton and Farm 121 Oglethorpe Avenue and West Broad 122 Louisville Road and Dooley Avenue 123 Gwinnett and Stiles Avenue 124 Gwinnett and Magnolia 125 Liberty and West Broad 131 Union Station 132 Cohen and West Boundary 133 Charlton and Jefferson 144 City Market 152 Gaston and West Broad 212 Gaston and Whitaker 213 Park Avenue and West Broad 214 Anderson and West Broad 215 Liberty and East Broad 221 Gwinnett and West Broad 242 Gwinnett and East Broad 243 Jones and East Broad 312 Gaston and Lincoln 313 Hartridge and East Broad 314 Wheaton and Waters Road 321 Bolton and Atlantic Avenue 322 Park Avenue and Abereorn 323 Henry and Bull 331 Anderson and East Broad 341 East Broad and 38th Streets 412 Ogeechee Road and Thirty-sixth Street 413 Bull and Thirty-sixth Street MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE RECORDER. TO THE HONOEABJLE MAYOE AND ALDEBMEN, OP THE OlTY OP SAVANNAH : GENTLEMEN:I respectfully beg leave to submit herewith my Annual Eeport as Recorder of the Police Court for the year ending December 31,1911, together with such recommendations as to me seem to be of benefit to the community generally. I respectfully direct your attention to the fact that the fines collected in the Police Court during the last year exceed those of any previous year, which fact I attribute to the disorder incident to the natural growth of the city. In my opinion it would be of great advantage not only to the City of Savannah but to the class of people thereby affected to have the City co-operate with the County Authorities in the erection of a building on the Industrial Farm wherein white women of questionable character and habits might be incarcerated. During the present year we have a large number of these unfortunates to deal with and the only punishment which could be inflicted was imprisonment in jail which of itself meant not only an expense to the City and County, but as well was liable to affect the health of the prisoners. I understand that at a comparatively small cost such a building could be erected which would mean not only healthful surroundings but as well would enable them to do certain work which would in a measure pay for their keeping. The Industrial Farm in my opinion is in much better condition than it was last year and is doing much better work. 70__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ The records of the County Commissioners will show that this Farm is not only self-sustaining to a large degree but that it also supplies the barracks, the jail and all of the orphanages of the City with practically all of the fresh vegetables which they can consume. The establishment of the County or Brown Farm is perhaps the wisest legislation enacted in recent years. To this Farm are sent the more serious offenders of city violations. They not only labor upon the County Farm which is selfsupporting and which also supplies the numerous convict camps of the County with food stuff but as well practically rebuilt all of our roads and contributed in the greatest degree to making the last automobile race the great success that it proved to be. At least 80 per cent, of the inmates of the Brown Farm come direct from the Police Court of Savannah. I would respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body pass a resolution requesting the members of the Legislature from this County to have passed an Act making the office of Recorder of Police Court one elective by the people. This condition obtains in all cities of like or greater dignity than Savannah and I urge it for the reason that the larger part of the people who appear before this tribunal are of the poorer class who are unable to procure counsel to represent them and who, therefore, should have the right to say who shall pass upon their merits or demerits. The Judges of the Superior and City Courts are elected by the people and since the Recorder comes in daily contact with the largest number of our citizens, both high and low, I feel it only right and proper that they should have the privilege of saying who shall occupy the position of Police Judge. Besides this it would in a great measure remove the stigma oft repeated that the Police Judge is merely a political judge placed in his position by the party in power. If such an Act were passed it would place him before the people solely upon his own merits without regard to party affiliations and would have the effect of forever silencing the charges to which I have above referred. I make this MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________71 recommendation with no selfish motive but solely to keep abreast of the times and to let the voice of the people be heard. I desire to thank Council for the passage of the Ordinance in reference to loiterers. This has been of great good to the community" generally. It has not only been of advantage to the manufacturing interests who by the enforcement of it have been able to secure labor but it has been of unconscious benefit to that class of labor, who feel it their duty only to work such a number of days in the week as would be necessary to keep them in food and clothing. The threatened interference of the Federal Government prior to the passage of this Ordinance interfered in a great measure with the desired results but after it developed that the interference was not well founded and therefore not acted upon, followed closely by the passage of the Ordinance above referred to, placed the Police Depart- 'ment in a position to do that which was so much desired, namely; the forcing of an improvident class of people to do a pull week's work which as above stated redounded not only to their benefit but to the community generally. Total Number of Arrests During 1911. Wbite women .__________________ 245 White men ________________________ 3,360 Negro women _________ 1,575 Negro men __ _ 4,744 Chinamen ___ _ ___ - ____ ___ ___ __ _ __ _ 11 Minors _________________________ 498 Total ___________________________10,433 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Arrests Each Month MONTH January - _ - _ - February ... . .__,... , March ____________________ Aoril _ __ - May ___ - June ___________________ July ._ _ _ _ __ August ____ ____ September _________ October __ November December __________________ Totals _______________ Negroes 338 493 464 482 406 569 695 600 785 501 471 517 6,319 1 242 223 245 246 . 227 270 365 292 395 308 417 375 3,605 Chinamen ______ 4 1 1 I 3 1 11 I i 31 31 38 AC. 41 44 68 48 53 39 37 22 498 3 i 611 747 745 774 678 884 1,129 Q4J1 1,234 R51 926 914 10,433 Dispositions of Above Cases. Sentenced in Recorder's Court ______________ 4,501 Dismissed in Recorder's Court______________ 3,534 Sentenced and sentence suspended by Recorder____ 280 Turned over to Superior Court______________ 233 Turned over to City Court_____________:___ 731 Turned over to Ordinary's Court __________ 44 Turned over to various County Sheriffs__________ 121 Turned over to foreign Vessels_____________ 47. Turned over to Army and Navy______________ 7 Turned over to Juvenile Court _____________ 40 Suspicious characters ____________________ 754 Lodgers __________ 141 Total __10,433 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________73 Fines Collected in Police Court During the Tear 1911. January __________________$ 1,026 70 February _______________________ 1,167 05 March __________________________ 1,648 75 April _________________________ 2,866 35 May ________________i__________ 1,805 85 June ___________________________ 1,984 30 July ____________________________ 2,102 85 August __________ _______________ 2,631 55 September __._______________________ 2,103 25 October ______________________ 2,326 70 November ________________________ 2,702 70 December _______ 2,834 30 Total ________________________$25,200 35 Statement of Fines Collected in Police Court for Each Tear from 1902 to 1911, inclusive. 1902 ___________________________$ 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 1910 ______________ 23,562 20 1911 ________ 25,200 35 74_________ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Causes of Arrest Abandonment of wife and children_ 2 Adultery and fornication __________ 9 Aiding a convict to escape 1 Arson _____________ ___________ 3 Assault and battery 47 Assault with intent to murder_________ 92 Assault with intent to rape- 9 Assaulting and stabbing _ 90 Attempting to wreck a railroad train._______ -_ - 1 Breaking and entering a railroad car___ 4 Burglary _________________________ 113 Carrying concealed weapons_____ 79 Carrying a pistol without a license__ 2 Cheating and swindling ____________ 56 Contempt of Court _; 55 Cruelty to animals_________ 40 Cruelty to children 3 Deserters from Army and Navy______ 7 Deserters from foreign vessels_____________ 47 Disorderly conduct _______ 3,128 Drunk and disorderly__ 1,743 Escape convicts _________ 42 Exposure of person ____________ 111 Fast and reckless driving._____ 6 Forgery 14 Fugitives from justice ______ 121 Gambling 327 Horse stealing _____ 1 Harboring deserting seamen______ 2 Involuntary manslaughter _____ 9 Impersonating an officer _____ 1 Keeping a disordely house.______ 5 Keeping a lewd house_____ 17 Keeping and maintaining a gambling house_______ 6 Keeping a gambling device for the hazarding of money. 4 _______ MAYOR'S ANNUAL EEPORT__________75 Larceny after trust___ 84 Larceny from the house_________________ 236 Larceny from the person___________ 52 Larceny over the value of Fifty Dollars.-_ 16 Larceny, simple _______________________ 391 Loitering on the streets ___________-___ 334 Lodgers over night__________ 141 Lunacy 45 Malicious mischief 8 Murder ___________________________ 13 Perjury _____________________ 1 Public indecency __ 2 Pointing a pistol not in own defense___________ 41 Eape _ 4 Eeceiving stolen goods _________________ 15 Bobbery by force _ 46 Shooting at another not in own defense________ 5 Shooting on public highway.__ 27 Stealing a ride on a railroad train.___ _ ___ __ 35 Suspicious characters ________ 754 Vagrancy _____ 202 Violating City Ordinance_________-____ 1,533 Violating Traffic Ordinance________________ 197 Violating Prohibition Law_ 43 Violating Milk Ordinance 5 Violating Cocaine Law ____________-_____ 1 Voting illegally _______________________ 1 Wife beating ________________.________ 104 Total ___________________________10,433 Eespectfully submitted, JOHN E. SCHWARZ. Recorder. SAVANNAH FIRE DEPARTMENT. SAVANNAH. GEORGIA SAVANNAH FIRE DEPARTMENT. SAVANNAH. GEORGIA TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OFTHt PAID FIRL DLPARTMLNT OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1911 THOMAS BALLANTYNE 5UPFJUNTENDENT 78 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT FIRE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE TEAR 1911 B. M. HULL, Chairman. C. G. WILKCNSON, CRAIG BABEOW, J. H. H. ENTELMAN, J. P. SULLIVAN, TIKE DEPARTMENT. THOMAS BALLANTYNE_____________Chief Engineer 3. 3. CONNOLLY_________First Assistant Chief Engineer A. J. TOSHACH_______Second Assistant Chief Engineer P. P. CUBBY______Clerk and Storekeeper T. P. SANDEFOBDSuperintendent Fire Alarm E. J. BUBNS,-Superintendent of Machinery E. O. KESSLEB-Electric Inspector P. J. EJLBOY_-Fire Inspector D. S. O'CoNNOB_Assistant Fire Inspector 3. P. KAVANAUGHChauffeur to Chief Engineer W. P. CABBICKChauffeur to Chief Engineer MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 79 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT. (Office of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department.) SAVANNAH, GA., January 1,1912. To THE HONORABLE MAYOB AND ALDERMEN, OP THE ClTT OP SAVANNAH : GENTLEMEN :I have the honor to submit my fifth annual report of the operations and conditions of the Fire Department of the City for the year ending December 31st, 1911; this report being the Twenty-second Annual Report of the Paid Fire Department. The total force of the Department at the close of the year was one hundred (100) men, as follows: 1 Chief Engineer. 1 First Assistant Chief Engineer. 1 Second Assistant Chief Engineer. 1 Clerk and Storekeeper. 1 Superintendent of Fire Alarm. 1 Electric Inspector. 1 Fire Inspector. 1 Assistant Fire Inspector. 1 Superintendent of Machinery. 1 Assistant Superintendent of Machinery. 2 Chauffeurs. 1 Foremen of Engine Companies. 80__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ 7 Assistant Foremen of Engine Companies. 1 Assistant Foreman of Truck Company. 1 Foreman of Chemical Company. 1 Assistant Foreman of Chemical Company. 5 Engineer's of Steamers. 20 Drivers. 3 Tillermen. 43 Firemen. During the year the following changes were made: 1 Foreman appointed Second Assistant Chief Engineer. 1 Foreman resigned to Fireman. 3 Assistant Foremen made Foremen. 2 Foremen dismissed. 1 Foreman made Engineer. : 1 Engineer made Foreman. 1 Engineer reduced to Fireman. 1 Foreman reduced to Fireman. 3 Assistant Foremen reduced to Fireman. 1 Assistant Foreman retired on Pension. 7 Firemen made Assistant Foremen. 1 Engineer appointed to Superintendent of Machinery. 1 Engineer appointed to Asst. Supt. of Machinery. 8 Firemen resigned. 8 Firemen dismissed. 1 Engineer reinstated. ___________MAYOR'S AKKPAL REPORT__________81 4 Firemen reinstated. 15 Firemen appointed. RemarksForeman A. J. Toshach of Truck Co. No. 1, appointed Second Assistant Chief Engineer; Engineer E. J. Burns, Engine Co. No. 2, appointed Superintendent of Machinery ; Engineer H. Eliott, Engine Co. No. 1, appointed Assistant Superintendent of Machinery. Leaving the force one hundred, (100) men. The number authorized by City Ordinance. FORCE BY COMPANIES. Fire Station No. 1. 518-520-522 Broughton Street, East. Name. Capacity. In Service. B. J. O'KeefeForeman 4 Years J. F. Hartnoll_______Assistant Foreman __ 3 Years Hiram Elliott,Engineer __ 9 Years J. A. McGrath____.Driver Engine_____11 Years Thos. J. Duffy______Driver Wagon___ 2 Years M. J. Roach-Hoseman ,11 Years Thos. Welsh _____Hoseman 8 Years T. J. Ryan____Hoseman ___ 3 Years J. G. Brittle______JEoseman ___ 1 Year C. R. Greene___,____Hoseman __ 1 Year F. A. Leonard______-Hoseman ___ 6 Months Fire Station No. 2. j Indian and West Broad Streets. Name. Capacity. In Service. Thos. Fogerty Foreman ,__13 Years Jas. J. Whalen ____Assistant Foreman 8 Years 82__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________ E. J. Burns_____Engineer 1 3 Years G. P. Kilroy________Driver Engine _ 7 Tears L. P. Henderson_____Driver Wagon13 Years Jno. W. Whalen_____Driver Track 5 Years M. P. Harvey______Tillerman Truck 5 Years Jno. Higgins ______Hoseman 4 Years G. J. Campsen______Hoseman __ 3 Years H. Center ___Hoseman __ 3 Yeara B. P. Sheahan_____Hoseman 2 Years J. C. Pnder______Hoseman __ 2 Years J. B. Thompson______Hoseman _- 1 Year B. Wolfaon ________Hoseman __ 9 Months W. J. Powers_____-Hoseman , 4 Months Fire Station No. 3. (Headquarters.) Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street. Name. Capacity. In Service. C. V. EgenseForeman 27 Years W. P. White__--Assistant Foreman _ 6 Years S. W. Peck___v_Engineer ___________ 6 Years J. C. Sheahan___Driver Engine _____ 8 Years J. C. Hirt-Driver Wagon____ 6 Years J. P. Daffy-Hoseman ,15 Years C. Christensen _Hoseman _______12 Years Jas. Hunter Hoseman __ 4 Years J. H. Bell_Hoseman ______ 3 Years S. Ward _,Hoseman ___ 1 Year Fire Station No. 4. 606 Barnard Street. Name. Capacity. In Service. M. P. MoreheadForeman __13 Years T. G. KearneyAssistant Foreman-_ 8 Years C. A. ChristiansEngineer ___24 Years _______MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 88 J. C. Bailey-___-Driver Engine __ 7 Tears Geo. C. Donnelly________Driver "Wagon 21 Years "W. H. EemleyDriver TruckjlO Years J. H. Doerner-_____Tillerman, Truck. 3 Years W. J. Patch___JEoseman _____,_13 Years' Thos. J. PogartyHoseman __ 6 Years: G. J. Brind_-Hoseman __ 3 Years J. J. BroderickHoseman 1 Year T. A. MooreHoseman __ 1 Year C. D. Quarles_-Hoseman __ 1 Year Fire Station No. 5. 11 Henry Street, East. Name. Capacity. In Service. E. T. Monissey___Foreman _,-10 Years L. D. Walsh-__---Assistant Foreman 5 Years J. OTieary -Engineer __18 Years J. N. Egense_Driver Engine 4 Years H. P. CorleyDriver "Wagon __21 Years M. F. Sullivan-Hoseman ' 9 Years W. J. Hanlon______Hoseman ____ 1 Year W. Kearney ________Hoseman ___- 1 Month Fire Station No. 6. Thirty-eighth and Barnard Streets. Name. Capacity. In Service. C. M. Burnham-.Foreman _15 Yeans J. H. Alien-Assistant Foreman _ 6 Years L. Trebony_Engineer 22 Years W. J. Cleary-Driver Engine __27 Years P. H. Thompson_____Driver "Wagon _16 Years J. J. Hearri________-Hoseman __________^15 Years W. Ii. DuFKmr-Hoseman 3 Years P. "W. Donnelly______Hoseman __ 2 Years J. P. Mahoney__Hoseman 1 Month 84__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________ Fire Station No. 7. Gwinnett and Paulsen Streets. Name. Capacity. In Service. D. P. Murphy-Foreman _13 Years B. Leddy ______Assistant Foreman __13 Tears W. J. BarrettEngineer 3 Years J. J. Fitzpatrick-Driver Engine _ 6 Years W. W. PringleDriver Wagon _____20 Years J. C. HendereonHoseman 7 Years J. P. Owens___Hoseman __,_ 2 Years J. J. Buttimer_Hoseman , 3 Years J. W. Witte___ __Hoseman ______ 2 Years E. M. KeenanHoseman 1 Year J. H. Bunger_____Hoseman _ 1 Year Chemical Oo. No. 1. (Headquarters.) Oglethorpe Avenue and Abereorn Street. Name. Capacity. In Service. J. Murphy Foreman _____11 Years T. Flynn ______-Assistant Foreman __13 Years R. B. Hearn____Driver _____12 Years D. V. Whitaker__Hoseman _______12 Years A. Smith Hoseman ,_______ 1 Year Track Co. No. 1. (Headquarters.) Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street. Name. Capacity. In Service. G. E. Johnson___Assistant Foreman____11 Years P. E. Forehan____.Driver Truck _______ 4 Years F. F. Black_______.TiUerman ___________ 3 Years MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 86 B. V. Pacetti_.Laddennan ________13 Tears H. J. Booney_____.Driver 1st Asst. Chf. Buggy 3 Months Albert Hirt _____Driver 2nd Asst. Chf. Bnggy 2 Tears J. B. Wohonka_____Ladderman ________ 5 Tears B. F. Potter______Ladderman ________ 3 Months APPKOPRIATIONS, 1911. Fire Department and uniforms'______$117,000.00 New apparatus __________________ 6,500.00 Total,______________$123,500.00 EXPENDITURES. 1910. 1911. Salaries ___-___________$ 91,222.16 $ 96,769.41 Printing and stationery____ 173.57 130.90 Feed for stock_____________ 6,228.99 5,405.05 Horse shoeing __________,__ 784.69 666.85 Treatment of sick stock_______ 343.80 346.90 Additional stock __________ 1,325.00 1,650.00 Harness and repairs to same____ 163.37 79.55 Bepairs to apparatus_____ 2,717.29 1,265.98 Additional apparatus __ 5,100.24 Engine coal and wood-_______ 111.25 50.20 Stove and heater coal and wood _ 1,062.10 1,193.00 Gas and illuminating oils______,_ 737.45 912.89 Lubricating oils and waste- 124.05 210.51 Soda and acid____________ 133.16 81.79 Beds and bedding for men_____ 303.75 318.00 Furniture and fixtures. 85.75 164.48 Implements of the service_______ 545.89 773.46 Paints, varnish, etc________ 315.96 115.03 86__________MAYOR'S ANNTTAL REPORT ________ 1910 1911 Repairs to buildings-__$ 452.06 $ 710.71 Additional hose __________ 17.80 1,220.00 Boxes, instruments, wire tools, etc_ 714.60 692.93 Telephone rent __________ 115.32 115.32 Cleaning tools, etc.__________ 296.07 406.33 Repairs to heaters______ 18.66 88.05 Ice __________ 100.00 100.00 Surgeon's fees ______ 4.00 75.00 Rent of houses._____ 60.00 60.00 Incidentals ______________ 268.17 445.08 Uniforms _______________ 3,906.21 3,671.20 Totals______________$112,331.12 $122,818.86 RECEIPTS FOB 1911. Electric Inspector's fees______________$1,583.50 Sale of 7 old horses, empty oil barrels, empty feed sacks, old heaters, scrap iron and old hose . 651.94 Total_________________________$2,235.44 Turned Over to Department Public Works. 16 horses, 15 sets harness, 3 hose wagons, 1 hose reel, 5 blankets, 8 stalls, at a cost of-_-__$3,907.50 Total_______________________$6,142.94 Total appropriations, 1911_____________$123,500.00 Total expenditures, 1911______ 122,818.86 Balance ______-______-__$ 681.14 Receipts 6,142.94 Net Balance$ 6,824.08 ___________ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________ 87 ESTIMATED VALUE OF DEPARTMENT PROPERTY. Fire Station No. 1______________$ 25,000.00 Fire Station No. 2_________________ 33,195.00 Fire Station No. 3__________________ 25,000.00 Fire Station No. 4__________________ 23,514.00 Fire Station No. 5__________________ 19,820.00 Fire Station No. 6__________________ 11,250.00 Fire Station No. 7___________________ 26,800.00 Truck Co. No. 1___________________ 25,000.00 Chemical Co. No. 1________'.______________ 15,000.00 Fire Alarm System_____________ 41,000.00 Miscellaneous _______________ 3,435.00 Total_____________________$249,014.00 EXPENSES BY STATIONS. Fire Station No. 1_________________$ 12,843.14 Fire Station No. 2___________________ 15,877.07 Fire Station No. 3__________________ 11,664.59 Fire Station No. 4___________________ 14,281.72 Fire Station No. 5___________________ 9,395.50 Fire Station No. 6_________________ 9,083.22 Fire Station No. 7__________________ 12,518.85 Truck Co. No. 1_____________________ 9,501.68 Chemical Co. No. 1___________________ 5,662.43 Fire Alarm ______________ 1,481.56 Electric fee _______________________ 1,536.25 General expenses __ 13,872.61 New apparatus 5,100.24 Total_______________________$122,818.86 88 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ___________ DESCRIPTION OF ROLLING STOCK. \ Auto Pumpers, American LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Manufacturers. Engine No. 1 Auto Pumper, Type 12, 100 H. P., develop 110 H. P., 6 cylinders. Engine No. 2 Auto Pumper, Type 12, 100 H. P., develop 110 H. P., 6 cylinders. Engine No. 3 Auto Pumper, Type 12, 100 H. P., develop 110 H. P., 6 cylinders. Steam Engines. 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 Steam Engine No. 1 First Size Double Pump, LaFrance. Engine No. 2 Double Extra First Size Double Pump, LaFranee. Engine No. 3 First Size Double Pump, LaFrance. Engine No. 8 Second Size, Double Pump, LaFrance. Auto Combinations, American LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Manufacturers. No. 1 Auto Chemical-Wagon Type 10, 48 H. P., develop 73 H. P., 4 cylinders. ____________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT __________89 No. 2Auto Chemical-Wagon Type 10, 48 H. P., develop 73 H. P., 4 cylinders. No. 3Auto Chemical-Wagon Type 10, 48 H. P., develop 73 H. P., 4 cylinders. No. 5Auto Chemical-Wagon Type 5, 48 H, P., develop 73 H. P., 4 cylinders. (See Combinations.) Hose Tenders. No. 4One two^horse wagon. (See Combinations.) No.-6One two-horse wagon. (See Combinations.) No. 7One two-horse wagon. Auto Chemical Engine, American LaPrance Fire Engine Company, Manufacturers. No. 1Auto Chemical Engine, Triple Tanks, 2 of 50 gallons an 1 of 40 gallons. Type 10, 48 H. P., develop 73 H. P., 4 cylinders. Reserve Cheimcal Engine. No. 1Chemical Engine (horse driven), one Holloway Double Tank, 85 gallons each. Hook and Ladder Trucks. No. 1American LaFrance Aerial Extension, 75 feet. No. 2Hayes' Aerial Extension, 55 feet. No.3Leverich Wood Frame Tiller Truck, 52 feet Extension. No. 4Bumsey 's and Co.'s Light Steel Frame City Truck. (See Combinations.) No. 5Savannah Fire Department Make, Light Steel Frame City Truck. (See ComMnations.) 91) MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Combinations. No. 1Auto Chemical-wagon, one Babcock 40-Gallon Tank under seat. No. 2Auto Chemical-wagon, one Babcock 40-Gallon Tank under seat. No. 3Auto Chemical-wagon, one Babcock 40-Gallon Tank under seat. No. 4One Seagrave 60-Gallon Tand under seat. No. 5Auto Chemical-wagon, one Babcoek 40-Gallon Tank under seat. No. 6Originally Holloway Chemical Engine with Double Tanks, 65 Gallons each, remodelled in 1902 and changed into Hose Wagon, with one tank under seat. Truck Nio. 4Tank from Holloway Combination hung under Truck Frame. Truck No. 5Originally No. 5 Combination Wagon, running gear converted by this Department into a City Truck, one 65-Gallon Holloway Chemical Tank placed under Truck Frame. Supply and Coal Wagons. Three one-horse small wagons. Officers' Vehicles. One Chief Engineer's Stevens-Duryea Automobile, 24 H. P. One First Assistant Chief Engineer's four-wheel buggy. One Second Assistant Chief Engineer's four-wheel buggy. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 91 Electric Fee. One one-horse, four-wheel, top buggy. Hose. On January 1st, 1911, the Department owned 14,850 feet of hose. Since that date 1,300 feet of 2%-ineh and 800 feet of Chemical hose were added. During the year seven lengths of 2%-inch hose was destroyed at fire of Seaboard Air Line Shops, also, hose thatv was condemned during the year, was either sold or turned over to other City Departments. The inventory of hose December 31st, 1911, shows 16,300 feet on hand, classed as follows: Very good _____, 13,650 Chemical, very good_ 1,850 Condemned ____________ 800 Total___________16,300 New Motor Apparatus. The Auto Combination Chemical-wagon which was ordered from the American LaFranee Fire Engine Company, Elmira, N. T., in 1910, was received and placed in service January, 1911. This apparatus proved so satisfactory that in July of 1911, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City awarded the American LaFranee Fire Engine Company, of Elmira, N. Y., a contract for eleven (11) more motor apparatus to consist as follows: 3 Combination Chemical-wagons, 7 Pumpers, and 1 straight Chemical Engine, which contract has been filled up to December 31st, 1911, by the delivery of 3 Combination Chemicalwagons, 3 Pumpers, and 1 Chemical Engine, said apparatus 92___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ already placed in service. Advices from the factory are that the additional 4 Pumpers will be received by the end of January, 1912. The new apparatus are placed as follows: Engine Co. No. 1, 1 Combination Chemical-wagon and 1 Pamper; Engine Co. No. 2, 1 Combination Chemical-wagon and 1 Pumper; Engine Co. No. 3, 1 Combination Chemicalwagon and 1 Pumper; Engine Co. No. 5, 1 Combination Chemical-wagon; Chemical Co. No. 1, 1 Chemical Engine. NbteThe first Combination Auto Chemical-wagon received was placed at Engine Co. No. 3, and has given the greatest satisfaction insofar that it has been used in the constant shifting from one Company to another in the drilling of the men in the use of same; this apparatus has stood the test tinder all conditions in a first-class manner and will 'be permanently located at Engine Co. No. 5. Horse and Steam Apparatus Replaced by Motor. The apparatus replaced by motor were disposed of as follows: Steam Engines Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are held in reserve at their respective stations. Hose Wagons Nos. 1, 2 and 3 after being stripped, were sold to the Department of Public "Works. Hose Wagon No. 5, body removed, and running gear converted into a Steel Frame City Truck by this Department and placed at Engine Co. No. 6, The Old Hose Co. Wagon was exchanged for 200 feet of new hose. On January 1st, 1911, there were in service "corrected" 49 horses. : During the year 24 horses were either condemned or re- _________ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________ 9% placed by Motor, and sold, 1 horse killed by Veterinary on account of "Big Head." Six new horses were purchased during the year. We now have 30 horses in the Department. Repairs to Apparatus. Engine No. 12 nests and valves complete with connections and minor repairs. Wagon No. 1General overhauling and re-painting. Auto Wagon No. 1Bepairs to radiator, shaft fan and crank case. Engine No. 22 nests and valves complete with connections and minor repairs. Wagon No. 2Besetting Tires and repairs to wheels and minor repairs. Engine No. 32 nests and valves complete with ymnections, 2 sets of grate bars and minor repairs. Auto Wagon No. 31 new wheel, straightening axle and minor repairs. Engine No. 52 nests and valves complete with connections. Truck No. 1Minor repairs. Truck No. 2Minor repairs. Chief's AutoRepairs to running gear, clutch, fenders, 1 new wheel, 1 set of chains, straightening rear axle and minor repairs. 1st Asst. Chief's Buggy1 rubber tire and minor repairs. 2nd Asst. Chief's BuggyGeneral overhauling, rubber tires and re-painting. Electric Inspector's BuggyMinor repairs. Supply Wagon No. 3Besetting tires and minor repairs. 94 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Injuries to Employes. May 16thFireman Thos. J. Duffy, Engine Co. No. 1, while washing ceiling of Fire Station No. 1, fell from scaffolding and fractured small bone in left arm at elbow, also, cutting bad gash in head. Off duty 84 days. July 6thFireman J. P. Foley, Engine Co. No. 3, answering Box 8, Bay and Whitaker Sts., was struck over eye by coupling on hose at plug while connecting up. Off duty 3 days and 14 hours. December 24thFireman J. C. Sheahan, while cranking Auto Pumper No. 3, handle slipped from the clogs and struck him on the right hand, fracturing a small bone. Off duty 8 days and 19 hours. Accidents to Hones. January 12th-r"Tommy" horse of Fire Station No. 7, destroyed by Veterinary on account of "Big Head." February 28"Gem" horse of Fire Station No. 3, sprained left front foot answering Box No. 54, Cor. Bay and Mill Sts. Out of service 10 days. Accidents to Apparatus. March 23rdEngine No. 3, broke grate bars answering Box 35 Cor. Roberts and West Broad Sts. April 24thWagon No. 1, while responding to Box 81 at Bull and Congress Sts., collided with the Chief's Auto at Drayton and Broughton Sts., breaking front axle. Out of service 4 days. April 24thChief's Auto, while responding to Box 81 at Bull and Congress Sts., collided with Wagon No. 1, at Drayton and Broughton Sts., damaging fenders, bursting two tires, MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT___________95 breaking one lamp and slightly damaging running gear. Out of service 2 days. May 15thChief's Auto, while responding to Box 53 at Indian and Farm Sts., collided with Auto Combination Chemical Wagon No. 3, at West Broad and Broughton Sts., shattering one wheel and puncturing 2 tires. Out of service 1 day and 8 hours. May 15thAuto Combination Chemical-Wagon No. 3, while responding to Box No. 53 at Indian and Farm Sts., collided with Chief's Auto at West Broad and Broughton Sts., bending front of frame. Out of service 9 hours. May 30thAuto Combination Chemical-Wagon No. 3, while responding to Box No. 28, at Lincoln and Jones Sts., car refusing to answer wheel while turning into Jones St. from Abercorn St., ran into and demolished iron fence corner Abercorn and Jones Sts. and slightly disarranging the running gear. Out of service 1 day. October 28thAuto Combination Chemical-Wagon No. 1, while answering Box 14, collided with a ladder being erected in Broughton St. Lane, on account of the dense smoke, puncturing radiator. Out of service 3 days. 96 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT IN MEMORIAM. George Monro. Assistant Superintendent, entered the Department February 6th, 1878; died December 20th, 1906; from injuries received at a fire December 19th, 1906. E. P. Daley. Hoseman Engine Co. No. 5, entered the Department October 6th, 1902; died December 20th, 1906; from injuries received at a fire December 19th, 1906. H. J. Eady. Hoseman Engine Co. No. 5, entered the Department November 9th, 1904; killed in the discharge of his duty at a fire December 19th, 1906. DIED DURING THE YEAB. H. J. LarMn. Hoseman Engine Co. No. 7, entered the Department February, 1886; died January 3rd, 1911; from injuries received in sliding down pole, answering alarm from Box 123, December 14th, 1910. Thomas Hamilton. Assistant Foreman Engine Co. No. 7, entered the Department January 13th, 1893; retired on pension February 1st, 1911; died from natural causes December 21st, 1911. ____________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________97 REPAIRS TO BUILDINOS. Fire Station No. 1, out-building re-built, also, a new cement floor, stalls were removed from main building and floor repaired, also, some slight repairs to inside wall. Fire Station No. 2, engine and wagon stalls were removed and the floor re-paired. Fire Station No. 3, (Headquarters). The room that was used by the Clerk was converted into sleeping quarters for the Chief with a complete toilet and bath room added, Clerk's office removed to part of building that was formerly used by Fire Alarm for switch-board. Engine Co. No. 3, stalls were removed, floors repaired and heater room made into a sitting room. Chemical Co. No. 1, 2 stalls were removed and floor repaired, minor repairs were also made to the gerenal building. Fire Stations Nos. 4 and 6, were improved by the yards being paved. Gasoline Tanks. During the year tanks were put down as follows; Station No. 3 (Headquarters) 1 300 Gallon Tank, Stations Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7,1100 Gallon Tank each. Stoves. In doing away with the heaters at stations it was necessary to purchase 4 stoves and install appliances to provide hot water for bath rooms and other purposes, these stoves were placed at Fire Stations Nos. 1, 2, 6 and 7, also, stove at Fire Station No. 3, (Headquarters) were provided with the same appliances. FIRE AT-ARM I am pleased to report that during the year 3 new Fire Alarm Boxes were added and 1 Box converted from No. 522 to No. 118, these boxes were placed where they were most needed. The Fire Alarm System, I am pleased to say is in excellent condition for a more extended report of this system please refer to Superintendent Fire Alarm, T. P. Sandiford's report. 98 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS. I would respectfully recommend on account of the very large increase in freights, handled on our wharf terminals, especially, cotton, that the City purchase a boat and use the pumps on the steam engines No. 1, 2, and 3, that are now held in reserve, and install them on said boat, the time is fast approaching when a fire boat will be an absolute necessity, and I think the opportunity now presents itself with the fine pumps available on these first class steamers. These pumps would guarantee at least 2,700 gallons a minute, and this would mean at least 7 to 9 streams. I do not think this recommendation at all premature, and I earnestly hope something will be done to make use of these pumps now in reserve. I would respectfully recommend that the Fire Alarm System be further extended, by the additional purchase of New Fire Alarm Boxes, so that they may be installed in the section that is rapidly being developed, the Southern section, East and West. This system should be put under ground wherever it is possible to do so. I would also respectfully recommend the purchase of an automobile for the 1st Assistant Chief, I think it would be an added benefit to the service. Alarms. The total number of alarms was 344 distributed as follows: From Street Boxes100 By Telephone ________________151 By Local Calls _____ 53 By False Alarms ____________ 40 Total ______________344 SIAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 99 The alarms were answered as follows: Engine Co. No. 1____________ 55 Engine Co. No. 2_________-____ 51 Engine Co. No. 3______________125 Engine Co. No. 4______________-101 Engine Co. No. 5_______ ______ 79 Engine Co. No. 6_____________ 43 Engine Co. No. 7___________________ 40 Chemical Co. No. 1____________ 94 Truck Co. No. 1______________ 59 Truck Co. No. 2______________ 32 Truck Co. No. 3_________________ 66 Truck Co. No. 4______________ 41 Alarms were divided as follows: Between River and Jones Sts._150 Between Jones and Anderson Sts.____105 Between Anderson and 42nd Sts.___ 50 Between 42nd and City Limits- 25 Out of City ________________ 14 Total ______________344 The largest number of alarms came from Street Box 35, total of 7. The greatest number of alarms were received during the month of December, a total of 44, January came next with a total of 40, August with a total of 13 showed the lowest of any month during the year. Monday is credited with the greatest number, 58; "Wednesday with the lowest, 40. The largest number occurred between the hours of 6:00 P. M., and midnight, 101; the smallest number between the hours of midnight and 6:00 A. M., 52. 100 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Ganges. The cause, as ascertained, were as follows: Smoke issuing _244 Explosions 22 Foul Chimneys ____ 24 False and Test __________- 40 Beyond City Limits 14 Total ______________344 Of these 76 occurred in brick or stone buildings, 206 in wooden buildings, and 62 in other than buildings. They were brought about: in heating, 127; in illuminating, 79; in other ways, 138. The fires were found: in dwellings, 133; in business houses, 109; in other than buildings, 102. The direct causes of the fires were attributed to the following: Careless Children __ 17 Electric Wires _______ 7 Overheated Stoves __ 13 Carelessness 47 Defective Construction __ 19 Defective Flues 25 Incendiary and Supposed Incendiary 3 Flying Sparks 34 Unknown 44 Explosions 22 Foul Chimneys 17 False and Test 40 Beyond City Limitg 14 Others ___ 42 Total ________344 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 101 - Two hundred and forty-five (245) were confined to points of origin before they had made any headway. Twenty-three (23) were confined to the floor on which they originated. Twenty-five (25) were confined to the building in which they originated. :>~r~- Five (5) extended to adjoining buildings. / ' Six (6) conflagrations. . \\ ' '^ \ -V Fires were extinguished as follows: ,/-* By Chemical Streams151 By Hydrant Streams ___________ 33 By Engine Streams ___ 25 By Bucket of "Water___________ 61 Out when Department arrived______ 74 Total ______________344 Losses. The total loss for the year was $131,229.00 divided as follows: On Buildings___________$34,197 00 On Contents____________ 97,032 00 The greatest loss occurred during the month of February and the smallest during the month of April. 102 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT The following comparative statement is respectfully submitted: 1890 _ 1891 _ 1892 _ 1892 _ _ 1893 _ _ 1894 _ _ 1895 __ 1896 ______ 1897 _ __ 1898 _ 1899 _____ 1900 _ 1901 _ _ 1902 _ _ 1903 _ _ 1904 __ _ 169 _ __ 190 _ _ _208 _ 208 _ _ 183 168 _ 179 ___ 196 __ 195 __293 _ _ 238 _ 225 263 -261 _ 263 __ 286 1905________315 1906________280 1907________259 1908________258 1909________341 1910________368 1911________344 $139,486 84 345,265 84 166,837 46 166,837 46 172,986 39 452,407 36 112,645 26 390,970 23 96,293 75 440,630 78 153,599 83 41,837 00 61,743 75 54,157 50 93,675 90 183,420 50 80,232 50 119,720 98 291,107 00 171,465 00 187,141 00 124,887 00 131,229 00 13.2 19.2 11.8 11.8 7.8 9.6 5.8 11.2 4.3 10.2 6.4 3.3 5.7 3.6 5.5 10.2 2.6 4.3 8.9 5.3 5.4 2.8 3. In conclusion I beg to submit the attached tabulated statements of alarms, fires, their causes, location, etc. I desire to extend my thanks to his Honor, the Mayor, and to the Honorable City Council, to the Committee on Fire, for the prompt and favorable response to such requests, especially increase pay for members of this Department, that 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. ____________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________108 To my Assistants J. J. Connelly and A. J. Toshach, I am under obligations for assistance and courtesies 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 faithful when required to do so. They have been prompt and courteous at all times, and I would further extend grateful acknowledgments for the assistance rendered and the faithful and efificient 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 BAUCANTYNE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department. 104 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Value of Property and Loss by Fire. PERCENTAGE OP LOSS TO PROPERTY INVOLVED THREE PERCENT. MONTHS January _______ February March _ _ ________ April ________ _ May June __________________ Jnly _______ August _____ S _*TY_* _vmTv*T* October _____ November ___ ______ December _ __________ Totals _______ Value of Property Involved $ 166,045.00 933,300.00 272^00.00 381,198.00 264,468.00 495,060.00 219,100.00 120,600.00 86,411.00 79.625.00 821,495.00 406^350.00 $4^46,152.00 Loss on Buildings $ 716.00 19,484.00 2,185.00 126.00 529.00 106.00 912.00 1,455.00 231.00 2^21.00 1,156.00 4,476.00 $34,197.00 Loss on Contents I 660.00 48^3500 1,076.00 54.00 606.00 176.00 669.00 1,328.00 1,090.00 18,460.00 1,556.00 22,522.00 197,032.00 Total Loss { 1,376.00 68,319.00 3,261.00 180.00 1,135.00 282.00 1,581.00 2,783.00 1,321.00 21,281.00 2,712.00 26,998.00 $131,229.00 Fires Beyond City Limits. Totals ____ Value of Property Involved $236,000.00 Loss on Buildings $17,250.00 Loss on Contents $80,806.00 Total Loss $98.056.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 105 Alarms, 1911Manner of Receipt. MONTHS January _____________ February _____________ March ___ _________ April _________________ May . ______ _ Jane ____ _. _ July _____ _____ August ___ _____ September ________ October _______________ November __________ December ____________ Totals _________ Street Box 6 5 8 10 13 5 8 5 12 5 8 15 100 Telephone 20 12 26 7 10 9 10 4 11 9 14 19 151 Local 6 4 4 8 6 6 2 4 2 1 5 5 53 False 8 8 4 4 4 2 1 2 2 5 40 Totals 40 29 42 29 33 22 20 13 26 17 29 44 344 Alarms, 1911Cause of Same. MONTHS January ___ February ____________ March _________ April _________ May __________ June ________________ July __ __ . September ____________ October _______________ November ____________ 'December ____________ Totals _______ t!CO 28 15 33 21 23 15 17 9 . 22 10 23 ' 28 244 Explosions 1 1 3 2 3 3 1 1 2 1 4 22 Foul Chlmneji 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 6 24 8 8 4 4 4 2 1 2 2 5 40 *_? *> o a O 1 2 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 14 40 29 42 29 33 22 20 13 26 17 29 44 344 106 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Origin of Fires, 1911. MONTHS January _ _________ February ____________ March _ _. _ April ___ __ _ ... __ May ____ __ ______ Jnne __ __ __ ____ Jnly -____-_-____ August _ ___________ September ____________ October __ ___________ November _____________ December __ _________ Totals __ __ IN HEATIXG | 1 4 5 7 4 4 6 4 1 8 2 2 3 50 ja 7 2 9 5 5 1 3 2 2 1 3 4 44 I 1 4 4 4 5 3 _ 2 1 3 3 33 'a I 12 11 20 13 14: 10! 9 4 12 4 8 10 127 ILLUMINATING 00 CM a I 3 6 I \ "z 4 3 2 28 00 i I ! i1 i 2 3 2 3 23 1 o i 2 4 3 "2 2 2 4 " 5 28 1 6 9' 10 6 4 5 3 3 8 7 8 10 79 MISCELLANEOUS 1 1 10 3 2 7 4 2 2 3 1 i 12 55 | 4 3 3 2 6 3 3 1 42 i o 8 3 7 1 5 2 3 1 2 2 3 4 41 * 22 9 12 10 15 7 8 6 6 6 13 24 138 Fire Statistics, 1911. MONTHS January __ _____ February ______ March ____ _ _______ April _ _ ___ _ ____ May ____ . __ . . Jane __ __ _ July __ ... _ . __ ... August __ ._ _ _ . _ September ________ ____ October __ _ _ November __ ____ December _ _____ Totals __ FIRE ORIGINATED IN , 1 s.1 Mda 0 fio 6 5 9 9 9 8 5 3 2 3 8 8 75 J ! O 3 o 28 16 27 16 17 12 12 9 16 10 18 25 206 Other thanBuildings 6 8 6 4 7 2 3 1 8 4 3 11 63 Points Oonflned to ot Origin 27 13 33 23 25 18 17 7 0 10 22 30 245 Confined Floort ot Origin 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 5 23 Build- Oonflned to Origin Ing ot 3 3 2 9 i 2 2 1 3 2 4 25 Extends Adjoin to ing Property 2 1 1 1 5 |Conflagration 1 1 2 1 6 Cause of Fires, 1911. Careless children ___ Electric wires ._. _ __________ Overheated stoves _ Carelessness __ ____ _ Defective construction __ Defective flues _. ___ ___ Incendiary and supposed incendiary. _ Flying sparks ___ Explosions __________________ Foul Chimneys ___ False _____________ Out of city ________________ Others _ _ _________ Total. _______ _________ 1327372381 40 |42234138 29 ,27231544347 42 -?1413131146 29 I2633333241 -3 as 1-3 5322323 22 t333122112 20 1111 fi1I2 13 September 1531117113 2B October 115244 17 I11533241214 29 I3234316431518 44 -, 177 13 47 19 253 44 22 17 4f> 14 42 344 I GOI 106 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Origin of Fires, 1911. MONTHS January ______ February _____________ March ___ __ _____ April _ _ ....... ____ May ... ____ _ _ June __ ____________ Jnly __ -____.______ August _______ _ September ____________ October ______________ November _____________ December _____________ Totals ______________ IN HEATING 1 4 5 7 4 1 4 1 8 2 2 3 50 I a i 7 o v f 3 2 2 1 3 4 44 I O 1 4 4 4 5 3 2 1 2 1 3 3 33 *3 *- 12 11 20. 13 14; 101 9 4 12 4 8 10 127 ILLUMINATING Sa 1 i 2 1 2 2 1 ~2 4 3 2 28 1"OB a pq 2 4 2 2 1 "1 2 3 2 3 23 i a O 1 2 4 3 "1 2 2 4 3 5 28 *3 I 6 9 10 6 4 5 3 3 8 7 8 10 79 MISCELLANEOUS d 10 3 2 7 4 2 2 3 i 12 55 5 S 4 3 3 2 6 3 3 2 o 4 8 42 on 0 8 3 7 1 5 2 3 1 2 2 3 4 41 S g 22 9 12 10 15 7 8 6 6 6 13 24 138 Fire Statistics, 1911. MONTHS January ______ _ February _ ________ Marcb _______ ___ April _______ . ____ May June ____ _.____ July ___ _ _____. August _______ __ September __ _____ October ______ __ November _ _____ .__ December _ ____ Totals __ __._ PI OBIGI I o a 1 3 c s IS 6 5 9 9 9 8 5 3 9, 3 8 8 75 BE NATZD M Wooden Buildings 28 16 27 16 17 12 12 9 16 10 18 75 206 Other thanBuildings fi 8 6 4 7 2 3 1 8 4 3 11 63 O> a Oonflned Po to ol Origin 27 13 33 239*. 18 17 7 20 10 22 30 245 h g Confined toFh ot Origin ?, 3 ? ? 1 fl 5 23 2 Oonflned to Bnof Origin Ing 3 9 9! 1 9. 0 1 4 fl5 as Ad. Extend) toIng Property 1 1 1 5 Oonflagratlon 1 " 1 0 1 6 Cause of Fires, 1911. Careless children _____ Electric wires _____ Overheated stoves ._._ _____ Carelessness _________________ Defective construction ___________ Defective flues _______________ Incendiary and supposed incendiary _______ Mying sparks _____ Unknown _ __________________ Explosions _ _________________ Foul Chimneys _______________ False _____________________ Out of city. ________ _ ____ ______ Others ________ _ ..__________ Total _ >-3 ?, 737 ?! ?, 381 9, 40 |4 ?, 9, 34138 9, 29 I 9, 7 f,31544347 49, , ?, 1413131 ?, 146 29 I ?, fi33333 9, 41 -3 33 153 9, ?! ?, 3 ?, 3 fl?, 1333 ?, 1 5? ?, 11 ?! 20 *a <111611 ?, 13 September 1531117 ?, 113 26 111544 17 November 1. 1533 9, 41 ?, 214 29 December 3234316431518 44 "3 177 13 47 1Q 253 34 44 22 17 40 14 42 344 I QQ !> toI 108 ______MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ELECTRIC INSPECTOR'S BEPOBT. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1912. MB. THOMAS BAT.T.ANTYNE, Chief Engineer, Fire Department. DEAR SIB: I herewith respectfully submit my report from January 1st to December 31st, 1911, inclusive: Incandescent Lights __________22,730 Arc Lights _______________ 182 Electric Fans______________ 629 Electric Motors____________ 142 Electric Signs ____________ 95 Electric Pianos _________ 15 Electric Irons___ 16 Electric Exhaust Pans ________ 5 Electric Bectifiers __________ 10 Electric Picture Machines ______ 5 Electric Heaters ___ 3 Total Inspections _____23,832 A total of 23,832 inspections were made and fees to the amount of $1,583.50 to be collected. The above includes inspections of wiring and other electric services for temporary work. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________109 Expenses as follows: Salary _________________$1,295 00 Printing and Stationery ___ 25 50 Horse Shoeing _____________ 17 88 Kepairs to Buggy 2 10 Purchase of Buggy and Harness. ___ 140 00 Stamps __________ ______ 1 00 Uniform _________________ 54 77 Total ____________$1,536.25 Receipts ___ ________$1,583 50 Expenses ________ ____ 1,536 25 Net Balance ___________$ 47.25 I am, Very respectfully, E. O. KESSLEH, Electric Inspector. 110__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ FERE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1912. MB. THOMAS BAJULANTYNE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department. DBAS Snt: We respectfully beg to submit our report of inspections made during the year 1911. There were a total of 24,901 inspections made, classed as follows: Inflammable materials in buildings and yards 465 Fire Hydrants and Fire Alarm Boxes blocked-__ 10 Places that had fire-works stored on premises__ 158 Dynamite and other high explosives found in place.__ 3 Defective wiring found, notified Electric Inspector_____ 10 Bars ordered across windows, open elevator shaft beneath them 60 Defective stoves, chimneys and flues__12,230 Cellars and grating filled with inflammable material and trash ___ 465 Places O. K. on first inspection__ 4,250 Broken window glasses ordered fixed-__ 25 Places that had gasoline on hand___ 500 Special duty performed, such as answering fire alarms, etc. __________________________ 500 Metal ordered placed around or tinder stoves and ranges ________________ 3,025 Second calls to see if orders were carried out________ 3,140 Gasoline Tanks under ground 60 Total No. Inspections__________24,901 "We also inspected every telephone, electric and telegraph pole in the City in May and in October. We have been very attentive and watchful tif moving picture shows every night from 8:00 P. M.. to midnight. We will continue to watch this MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 111 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 your 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 Department for the great help they have extended us during the past year. Very respectfully, P. J. KlLROY, D. S. O'CONNOK, Fire Inspectors. REPORT OF THE FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1912. ME. THOMAS BAUQANTYNE, Chief Engineer, 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 31st, 1911. During the year 344 alarms were turned in over the lines of the alarm system. Telephones are credited with 151; the Alarm Boxes with 100. In addition there were 53 local alarms and 40 false. For Fire __________304 For Daily Test _________295 For False Test__________ 40 Total____________639 The Fire Alarm consists of the following: 1 12-circuit automatic charging board. 113 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 250 cells of chloride accumulators (5 ampere hour, Type "B. T.") 1 8-circuit automatic repeater. 102 Fire Alarm Boxes. 73 Iron Posts. 2 Electric Tower Bells. 7 Combination Gongs and Indicators. 2 18-inch Gongs. 44 Miles insulated over-head wire. 5 Indicators. 7 Electric trips. 8 6-ineh Gongs. There has been added since my last report, Boxes 49, 145 and 216. Box 522 was changed to No. 118, and moved to 33rd and East Broad Streets. Box No. 76 was moved to St. Julian Street east of Randolph. These changes and additions called for the running of approximately three (3) miles of overhead wire, with all necessary cross-arms, etc., increasing the over-head lines to approximately forty-four (44) miles of wire. The operation of the system during the year has been very satisfactory. No failures of boxes pulled for fires being reported, and few interruptions of service. The storm of August 27th, and 28th, caused the falling of a great many wires, which were replaced within twenty-four hours after, again establishing complete service. Rebuilding, however, continued for several weeks as a result of the damage done. EXPENSES. Salary ____________$ 750 00 Boxes, Wires, Labor, Etc.____ 693 39 Uniforms __ 38 27 Total._$1,481 56 I am, Respectfully, T. P. SANDEFOBD, Superintendent Fire Alarm. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE. CITY TREASURER FOR THE. YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1911 C. S. HARDEE TREASURER ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER. Dr. Statement of Cath Received and Ditburaed from January I, 1911 to December 31, 1911. Cr. ARDSLEY PARKRecolvcd for account of agreement for grading, pipes and labor ______....... BOARD OP HEALTH Received for sale of antltoxine and vaccine Points $ 23,15021 55265 ARDSLEY PARK COR.- Advaneed by the City for grad ing, etc., as per agreement. BOARD OP HEALTH Salaries, antitoxine, pest house and incidentals ___. BACTERIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Salaries, apparatus and inci dentals ___ BONDS OP 1879 Redeemed and eaneeledCHARITY Remissions of taxes to asylums, pensioners and Clerk's list 20,199 40 25,392 06 6,838 46 20000 5,921 90 CHATHAM LAND & HOTEL CO. Received lor account of agreement for grading, piping and labor ____________ CHIMNEY SWEEPING Received for fees.__. CITY CODES Received from sales. CITY LOTSReceived for sale of city lands, etc. _____________ ELECTRIC FEES Received from inspections, etc 7,86865 134 70 CHATHAM LAND & HOTEL CO. Advanced by City as per agreement for grading, etc___ CHIMNEY SWEEPING Salary and labor. 300 CITY CLOCKS 1,573 78 Salary CITY HALL Salaries, fuel, lights and incidentals _____________ CITY LAMPS 1,709 25 Savannah Electric Light Co..... DRY CULTURE Labor and material. 5,067 61 38472 369 13 5,405 87 29,637 03 9,220 36 EVERGREEN CEMETERY Received for care of lots, sale of lots and burial fees_____ FIRE DEPARTMENT Received from sale of horses, old hose, etc. . FEES Received from executions, etc.... BAFFIN PARK Labor and trees DISPENSARY Salaries, medicines, rent and fuel -..--........... DIXON PARK Special appropriation EVERGREEN CEMETERY Pay rolls, tools, material and. 7,826 34 incidentals 44984 1,12590 FIRE DEPARTMENTPay rolls, horses, forage, fuel, uniforms, etc. ._ GRADING STREETS .Labor and material-__ 1,00845 3,847 34 1,000 00 5,438 43 120,304 86 3 w I 877 87 GBOUND RENTS Received from interest of G. R. lots GROUND RENT LOTS Received from sales of lots by City in fee simple._, HARBOR FEES Received from Harbor Master HENRY STREET SUBWAYReceived for sale of empty sacks HOUSE DRAINAGE Received from unclaimed pay envelopes ____._ 5,151 95 3,098 22 6,707 45 2963 GAMEWELL SYSTEM Balance in fall as per contract. 1,925 01 HARBOR AND WHARVES Salary and incidentals... HENRY STREET SUBWAYLabor and material..._____ HOSPITALS Annual appropriations _________ HOUSE DRAINAGE19 36 li Labor and material_. 1,94125 30,00428 13,700 00 4,162 66 INCIDENTALS Received lor permits, surveys, etc. . INTEREST Received for Interest on dally balance _____$ 1,159 83 Received for Interest executions 1,785 70 INSPECTION FEES Received for plumbing Inspections __._... LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY Received from sale of lots and burials _____.________ MARKET FEES Received for Clerk's fee and rent of vaults____ 1,168 00 2,945 53 862 50 3,724 00 14,442 20 INCIDENTALS Official bonds, stamps, election expenses, conventions, etc.___ INTEREST5,726 10 Coupons 1879 ____._.__________$ 102 50 Coupons 1883 ___._____ 10,229 90 Coupons 1909 ...._-_.......... 112,545 00- 122,877 40 LAUREL GROVEPay rolls, tools, repairs and Incidentals .______ LAW DEPARTMENT Incidentals ___________ MARKET Pay roll, commissions, repairs and lights _______ 6,242 74 4025 7,407 07 MAPS (CITY) Received Irom sale of. PAVING STREETS Received from abutting lot owners MAPS (CITY) 316 00 As per contract_________ 725 99 OPENING STREETS Notes and interest________ 38,317 91 OGLETHORPE MONUMENT Balance in full of subscription. 12,334 53 PARKS AND SQUARES Labor, trees, material and incidentals ___ - ____ 14,134 38 PARK PURPOSES Notes and interest______ 12,748 50 PAVING STREETS Labor and material._. 146,574 57 84,735 01 Drayage, tools and incidentals. 14,305 73 160,880 30 PLUMBING INSPECTION Pay roll and incidentals____ 1,619 45 PENSIONS, FIRE AND POLICE Pay roll____-______ 6,323 83 POLICEReceived from Union Station, care of prisoners, etc. POLICE COURTReceived for fines, forfeitures, etc, . 2,577 88 25,20035 PRINTING AND STATIONERYReceived from advertised exe cutions _. PERPETUAL CARE OP CEMETERY LOTS Received from Est. E. C. Vogal. RENTS Received from rents of wharves, etc. _______ 6300 30000 50200 POLICEPay rolls, uniforms, feed, shoeing, etc. . POLICE COURTRefundcd fines and incidentals.. POLICE RESERVESAppropriations for military and reserves __________ PRINTING AND STATIONERYProceedings of Council, reports, circulars, etc. _.______ PUBLIC LIBRARIES White and Colored_____ 131,700 08 40590 3,187 50 4,976 33 6,463 26 RESURFACING ASPHALTS Received lor sale of sacks._____ 2145 SCAVENGER DEPARTMENT Received for County account garbage, etc...________ SEWERSReceived for sale of sacks______ SIDEWALKS Received from lot owners for repairs, etc. ___'_...______ SINKS Received for cleaning out, etc 3,039 78 43 90 6,432 12 3,33455 RESURFACING ASPHALT STREETS Labor __ RESURFACING STREETSLabor and material_____________ SALARIES Mayor and Aldermen, City Officers and Clerk___________ SCAVENGERS Pay rolls, mules, forage, garbage contract, etc. SEWERS Labor and material_____________ SIDEWALKS Labor and material. SINKS Contract and inspeetion. 4600 4,04631 55,35596 54,470 76 5,962 43 16,515 30 4,58353 STREETS AND LANES Received for sale of old boss, etc. TAXES 1907 Received from executions___ TAXIS 1908 Received from executions....... TAXES 1909 Received from executions....... TAXES 1910 Received from office collections. TAXES 1911 Received from office collections. SINKING FUND 1883 Bonds purchased SINKING FUND 1909 Bonds purchased STORM DAMAGESExtra labor. STREETS AND LANES860 69 pay roiiSi mules, carts, forage and incidentals 47623 53127 4,04545 137,511 82 488,721 25 6,107 50 28,371 52 2,740 66 80,562 62 NEAR BEER LICENSE Received from retail dealers_. SPECIFIC TAX 1911 Received from business licenses. BADGES 1911 Sales for wagons, dogs, etc...__. 51,948 25 118,628 08 13.154 70 SPECIAL APPROPRIATION Advertising fund, industrial farm, etc. _-____ TAXES REFUNDED Remitted to asylums and by State law __________ TWELFTH STREET LAND CO.- For grading and labor______ 16,099 49 3.088 95 18 00 WATER WORKSBecolvcd lor water rents, motors, etc. Receipts 1911__ Bal, from Dec. 1910.. Total Receipts. 133,136 77 $1,158,122 61 33,647 73 $1,191,670 34 WATER WORKS Pay rolls, fuel, oil and pipes.... Total disbursements Cash balance to Jan. 1,1912 73,985 80 Grand Total $1,182,913 02 8,757 b2 $1,191,670 34 C. S. HARDEE, Oity Treasurer. CERTIFICATE. The undersigned Finance Committee, C. S., have duly examined the books of the City Treasurer from January 1,1911, to December 31, 1911, and find the same correct, with proper vouchers and showing a cash balance of $8,757.32 carried to January 1, 1912. ( W. P. McCAULEY, Chairman, ) (Signed.) ] H. B. GRIMSHAW, } Finance Committee H. L. KAYTON. Mj o * 0) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1911 J. P. F1GG SUPERINTENDENT AND ENGINEER 186 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT WATER DEPARTMENT. Committee on Water. HENRY S. MEINHABD, Chairman. E. M. HULL J. H. H. ENTLEMAN H. B. GBIMSHAW C. G. WILKINSON J. P. FIGG_____________Superintendent and Engineer WM. P. BAILEY___________________Chief Clerk D. T. FEOJDESON____________Chief Water Inspector WM. P. RIDLE_____Foreman Extension and Repair Work F. A. "WiCKHAM___4ss'f Foreman Extension and Repair Work T. J. REID F. B. QUABTEBMAN .__Engineers Gwinnett Street Station H. B. HELLEB S. F. COOK \ J, W. HEFFEBNAN \ _____-Engineers River Station JOHN C. ENNIS ) G. R. SMALL____________Meter Reader and Repairer T. J. McEmN___.Turncock and Gas Inspector JACOB LASKY _________________Florist W. J. LEONABD B. M. COOPER .__________Compressor Oilers W. J. KELLY G. L. KEMPF L. A. STANFIELD _____Oilers Chvinnett Street Station B. F. WlEHBS H. L. GBEENE \ JOHN FLATHM.VN | --Oilers River Station JOHN GABWES ) C. B. PATTEBSON \ B C FETZEB I T " ".__. } . Water Inspectors J. F. WIEHBS ' * THOS. KENNEY MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 127 REPORT OF WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT. SAVANNAH, GA., January 2, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TDEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DEAR SIR:I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31st, 1911. The past year has been successful in regard to operation and revenue, but very unsatisfactory in regard to pumpage, which has been the largest in the history of the Department, and while such might be reasonably expected, it is entirely out of proportion to our needs, or the normal growth of City, I therefore desire to call His Honor's attention to the necessity of some action by the Committee on Water. In reference to the reduction of this enormous amount of consumption and waste throughout the City the records which follow will show an excess of 213,372,146 gallons over 1910, and while I note no increase in the percentage of leaks reported with the normal growth of City and very liberal uses of water permitted, it is a fact that under our present rate of consumption and waste, it will be but a short time before our pumping capacity shall have reached its maximum. This excessive amount of consumption and waste can be overcome by a Pitometer survey, or the more general use of Meters, either of which I would recommend. The record of pumpage which follows in this report showing by deductions amount per capita of 166 gallons, will I am sure, convince His Honor of the necessity of some immediate action. The disposition of appropriations for the Department and the work performed, I submit in detail as follows: The amount appropriated for all purposes was $60,000.00 for maintenance and repairs, $8,000.00 for extensions, $3,190.00 128_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL HEPORT___________ for meters, and $2,000.00 for compressor platform, from which the following disbursements have been made. Salaries, Maintenance and Repairs. Gwinnett Street Station: Salary account ______________$26,520 75 Running account _ 17,947 84 Repair account ______'._____ 1,322 91 Incidental account ____ 500 79 Stable account __________ 556 27 Printing and stationery account 231 12 Total_______________-________$47,079 68 River Station: Salary account ______________$ 6,438 42 Running account _________ 4,846 74 Incidental account ______________ 172 62 Repair account ___________ 476 31 Total______________________$11,934 09 Extensions. Extension account _____$9,775 09 Improvements. Improvement account _______$348 85 Meters. Meter account ______$ 3,644 68 .Collected back by City Treasurer______ 454 68 Total__________________$ 3,190 00 Total expenditures ______________$72,327 71 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________129 Appropriations and Disbursements. Total disbursements _________________$72,327 71 Amount appropriated ___________ 73,190 00 Excess of expenditures___________$ 862 29 Receipts and Expenditures. Total receipts for year 1911_____$133,136 77 Total expenditures ___________ 72,327 71 Leaving a balance of___$ 60,809 06 The total pumpage Gwinnett Street and River Street Stations is as follows: GALLONS Gwinnett Street Station______________3,599,606,601 Daily average __________________ 9,861,936 River Station ____________________ 357,826,211 Daily average __________________ 980,345 Total Gwinnett and Eiver_____________3,957,432,812 Total daily average________________ 10,842,281 Coal Consumption. TONS Gwinnett Street Station _________________4,809.1 Daily average ________ 13.17 River Station ___________________1,045 Daily average ___________________ 2.86 Total consumption ________..__5,854 Daily consumption both Stations_____________ 16.3 130 MAYOR'S ANNTJAL REPORT Of Wifting SIZE IN LOCATION FEET INCHES Abereorn from 47th St. Lane to 52nd St. _ 1,248 16 52nd St. from Bull to Lincoln St.__ 1,332 10 Bull St. from 47th St. to 52nd St. ____ 1,440 8 47th St. from Abereorn to near Habersham 504 8 Waters Road from 41st St. to Estill Ave. ___ 564 8 Waters Road fromGwinnett St. to Waldburg St. 552 8 45th St. from Bull St. to Atlantic Ave. _____ 2,568 6 46th St. from Bull St. to near Habersham- __ 1,368 6 48th St. from Bull St. to near Habersham ___ 1,320 6 49th St. from Bull St. to near Habersham ___ 1,320 6 50th St. from Bull St. to near Habersham ___ 1,344 6 51st St. from Bull St. to near Habersham ___ 1,320 6 Reynolds St. from Anderson St. to 33rd St. _ 804 6 Randolph St. from Anderson St. to 34th St. _ 1,056 6 Groves St. from Anderson St. to 34th St. ___ 1,056 6 Vine St. from Anderson St. to 34th St. ____ 1,056 6 34th St. from Paulsen to Randolph ______ 1,068 6 Wright St. from Waters Road to Live Oak __ 648 6 Gwinnett St. cast of Waters Road ________ 1,044 6 Waldburg St. east of Waters Road _______ 1,056 6 Total_____________________22,668 Cathedral Cemetery _______________ 100 1 Laurel Grove Cemetery_________ 165 For Parks (Ardsley Park)___________ 732 | For Parks (Ardsley Park)___________ 509 1 Total___1,506 12,516 feet of above were laid in Ardsley Park under contract between the City and the Ardsley Park & Land Co. Total miles of mains 77 miles and 1,049 feet. Hydrants and valves were properly located on the above extensions and old hydrants removed and new ones placed at the following locations. MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT__________131 Fire Hydrants. Liberty and West Broad, N. E. Cor. Oglethorpe Ave. and West Broad, S. E. Cor. State and West Broad, S. E. Cor. Bryan and Montgomery, N. E. Cor. Congress and Montgomery, N. W. Cor. Bay and Montgomery, N. E. Cor. Bay and Barnard, N. W. Cor. Eandolph and Perry Lane, N. E. Cor. Henry and Jefferson, S. W. Cor. Henry and Barnard, S. W. Cor. Henry and Abercorn, S. W. Cor. Louisville Eoad, west of Dooley Ave. Fire Connections Placed. INCHES Real Estate Bank._ 3 Tybee Depot _____ 3 American Steel & Wire Co.________________ 4 Hicks Hotel _______________________ 3 Lee Boy Myers Factory__________________ 3 i Water Meters. Twenty-six new meters have been placed during the year, making a total in service of one hundred and ninety. Miscellaneous. Broken mains repaired 4 New valve boxes placed_________________ 104 Water shut off for leaks_________________ 525 Water shut off for City taxes____ 19 Water meters tested and repaired_________ 50 Leaks reported 6,597 Inspections made 100,745 182 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Re-inspections ________ 9,893 Cesspools repaired _____ 205 Gas meters tested__________ 13 Leaky mines caulked- 20 Old valves removed____ 3 New valves placed ________ 4 New taps placed 290 During the year this Department has collected for the City Treasurer for delinquent water rents the amount of $3,889.54. Pumps, Compressors and Boilers. I report them as having received proper attention and repairs and are in good order. During the year the old wooden structure around compressors has been removed and a substantial iron platform placed adding considerably to the appearance of arrangements. Buildings and. Grounds. The buildings and grounds have received necessary attention and are in good condition. Recommend&tiont. I am compelled to again call attention to the necessity of increased coal storage at Gwinnett Street Station, as the present arrangement is totally inadequate and expensive. In conclusion I wish to thank His Honor, the Board of Aldermen, and the employees of the Department for their cooperation in the successful mangement of the Department for the past year. Very respectfully, J. P. FHW, Superintendent and Engineer. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE. CITY OF 5AVANNAH, GLORGIA FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1911 ABE S. GUCKENHE1MER DIRECTOR 134 MAYOR'S ANNTJAL REPORT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. Director of Public Works ABE S. GUCKENHEIMEB Chief Clerk to Director of Public Works MASTERS Clerks to Director of Public Works W. G. GEFFCKEN J. R. HAYM J. J. STAFFORD Superintendent Scavenger Department THOS. COOLBY Superintendent Construction of Streets and Lanes P. J. WINTEBS Assistant Superintendent Construction of Streets and Lanes J. L. LACT Superintendent Maintenance of Streets and Lanes P. M. COBJTWELL Foreman City Lot C. J. MELVIN Superintendent O. E. M. and Sidewalks 3. H. GBADT Foreman Dry Culture, East HBNBT P. LDBS Foreman Dry Culture, West S. Jj. PABEEB MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 186 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR. SAVANNAH, GA., December 31,1911. HON. GEOBGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : SIRI have the honor to submit herewith the annual report of the Department of Public Works for the year 1911. As my assumption of the duties of this office occurred on October 19, 1911, the report in the main is based on records. My personal knowledge of the occurrences of the Department necessarily cannot extend prior to the date of my election to the office j the said election being caused through a vacancy resulting from the death of the former Director, which sad event occurred September 28, 1911, after a lingering illness extending over a period of many months. In his death the City lost the services of an efficient, faithful and valuable officer, which I can personally attest, covering a period of four years immediately preceding January, 1911, during which time I had the honor of being Chairman of the Committee on Streets and Lanes, and was intimately associated with Mr. Willink in his duties as Director of Public Works. It is but meet and proper that in recognition of his faithful and valuable services to the City of Savannah, that a page in the published Mayor's Annual Report for the year 1911 should be set apart sacred to his memory, and I have the honor to suggest that this be done. 186 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT In Memory of HABBY WILLDTK Alderman of City of Savannah1895 Bepresentative to State Legislature_________1895 Commissioner of Public Works____________1896-1898 Superintendent of Public Works__________1899 Director of Public Works________________1907-1911 Died, September 28, 1911. ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________137 Before going into the details of the working of the Department for the year, I would be derelict in my duties if I officially failed to mention the valued services rendered to the City during the time of the illness and indisposition of Director Willink by Hon. J. P. Sullivan, Chairman of the Committee on Streets and Lanes. It is a well known fact both to you and to the public in general that during this period, Mr. Sullivan, regardless of the requirements of his individual business, devoted to the duties of the office of Director of Public Works, such time as was necessary to successfully direct the affairs of this Department. This was done largely at a personal sacrifice and without any compensation whatsoever, and I can personally vouch for the thoroughness with which this was done by stating that when I assumed the duties of the office every one of the many departments coming under the control of the Director of Public Works was in the very best working shape and condition. The City of Savannah was exceedingly fortunate in having at the head of the Committee on Streets and Lanes, a man of the capabilities of Mr. Sullivan and one who so unselfishly grasped the situation. Condition of City's Paved Streeta Generally speaking the paved streets of the City are in first class condition. The sheet asphalt streets, which were resurfaced about four years ago, show but little effect of wear and with the municipal asphalt plant, for the immediate repair of surface cuts, a good condition practically always is maintained. k It will be necessary for some work to be done on certain of the vitrified brick pavements where undulations in the pavements are apparent because of the traffic conditions. 138___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ The more recently laid pavements of asphalt block are in excellent shape and this material is standing tip well under some of the severest traffic. In the more traversed sections of the City the use of gravel a'nd shell pavements as through roadways have practically disappeared. Of course, in some of the outlying districts this material is still used, and in certain, portions of the more populated sections of the City short stretches are in existence for the convenience of property owners and residents, who are the owners of automobiles. These stretches and the through roadways in the outlying districts give more or less trouble and cause considerable dissatisfaction and inconvenience in protracted rainy spells, due to the material becoming mucky and making travel heavy and in some instances the roadways almost impassable. As roadways of this material will necessarily continue to exist until all of the streets of the City are paved with permanent material. I recommend that the process of oiling these roadways (similar to the main roadways of Chatham County) be tried. All such roads are practically impervious to water and satisfactory results should follow the oiling of the graveled streets. Some of the present graveled streets are in need of repair and this work will be given proper attention in the early part of the coming year. Shortly after assuming my duties as Director of Public Works, this Department was literally flooded with requests for the hardening of certain portions of streets and lanes from owners of automobiles. It has been the policy of the Department of Public Works heretofore to grant these requests wherever it was possible to do so, but requests became so numerous that in justice both to 'the City and to citizens, it became necessary for Council to pass an ordinance regulating this matter, which was done on November 15.1911, and which leaves it discretionary with the Director of Public Works to do this work for citizens provided that the parties who ____________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________ 139 request the work, first consent either for themselves or on behalf of themselves and others interested, to pay one-half of the actual cost of the time and material incident thereto. Cleanliness of City's Streets. The cleanliness of the City's streets is one of the most important duties of the Department of Public Works. The street cleaning forces have done excellent work in the past year, and a general improvement of the cleanliness of the streets has undoubtedly resulted, but it is impossible for perfection in this line to be attained without the co-operation of the citizens generally and arousing a strong sentiment of civic pride. People thoughtlessly scatter paper promiscu-. ously in the streets. I would suggest that this can largely be obviated by placing neat and ornamental waste paper receptacles in easy access of the large public buildings and the much frequented street corners, and I shall strive during the coming year to put something of this nature in operation. During the past year there has been less cause for complaint of the throwing of ashes into the streets and lanes than heretofore has been the case. This has been due to the fact that the Department has practically adopted a separate service for the removal of ashes from the premises of citizens. It is inadvisable to permit ashes to be mixed with the general city garbage, because it is not infrequently the case that there are live coals amongst ashes, which when put into the scavenger wagons would cause incipient blazes there or in the transfer cars at the City Lots. It is the desire of this Department that ashes be accumulated In the yards and that this office or the City Lots be notified by telephone (or otherwise) and they will be removed promptly. By adopting this policy the danger of fire is obviated and these ashes can be placed to partially harden such streets or lanes as may most require it. 140___________MAYOR'S ANNPAL REPORT___________ Telephone and Telegraph Poles. An unsightly condition exists on many of our streets due largely to the number of telephone and telegraph poles. Of course, citizens are entitled to all the conveniences of the telephone and electric light, and it is frequently the case in order to carry services for one or the other of these important necessities of the day, that a dozen or more poles have to be erected, so as to supply service to some individual house. The area of the district of underground wires is very limited and Council could not too soon make a beginning to extend this area from year to year. Nothing has been done in this direction since the underground area was first established in 1895 although the matter frequently has been the subject of discussion by various City Councils. Street Signs and House Numbers. One of the City's worst needs at the present time is a comprehensive system of street signs and house numbers. It has been fifteen years since the present system of house numbering was adopted. Some of the Inspectors in my office have been busily engaged for the past two months in taking a census of street signs and house numbers. Whilst this work has not been completed as yet, it has nevertheless progressed sufficiently far to insure me that very little salvage remains in the present house numbers and that what few streets signs remain are absolutely worthless. I recommend that some steps be taken during the coming year for a complete installation of street signs. As to house numbering this should be done contemporaneous with the work of installation of street signs. The custom that prevails in this regard in many other cities, is, that house numbering is done at the expense of the ___ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________141 properly owner, the city adapting certain styles of numbers, which it furnishes to the property owners at cost. In this way the expense on the individual is very slight. As to the present system of numbering, Savannah uses what is known as the decimal system, as regards its streets running East and West. This same decimal numbering, however, has not been followed out on streets running North and South, for the probable reason of the shortness of these blocks. Anderson street is practically the southern terminus of the named streets, for beginning with Thirty-first street, with one or two minor exceptions, the other streets follow in numerical rotation. The house numbers assigned between Anderson and Thirty-first streets are in the fourteen hundreds, and from Thirty-first street south they follow the decimal system, houses between Thirty-first and Thirty-second streets being in the fiften hundreds, between Thirty-second and Thirty-third streets in the sixteen hundreds, etc. I recommend without regard to what may be done with streets North of Thirty-first street, in event of any re-numbering of the City, that the block from Thirty-first to Thirty-second streets should take the thirty-one hundreds, from Thirty-second to Thirty-third streets the thirty-two hundreds, and so on. This follows the system in vogue in many cities that use numerically named streets. The advantages are self apparent both to the citizen and to the visitor by enabling them to easily locate between what streets a certain number would come by simply dropping the last two numbers of the premises that they desire to reach. Catch Basins. There were 1,383 catch basins in the city at the close of 1911, this being a net increase of seventy-six. The expenditures for cleaning same and thirteen fountains during the year amounted to $6,338.25. 142 _________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ In all, 20,820 catch basins were cleansed, an average of 1,735 times monthly. The thirteen fountains were cleansed 520 times during the year. Sidewalk Department. There were 2,315 sidewalk repairs made during the year, including crossings and portions of paved streets, at a cost of $9,513.27. The amount of curbing laid was 14,539 feet. There were laid during the year under the supervision of this office, 250,434 square feet of artificial stone sidewalks at a cost of $22,260.80. The total expenditures for sidewalks during the year were $16,851.19. Street Crossings. Fifty new street crossings using 75,000 vitrified brick for centers were laid during the year at a cost of $1,831.50. 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. The total amount expended in this department in 1911 was $2,503.49. There are now in the city 28.088 miles of storm sewers. The new additions to storm sewers for the year were as follows: MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 143 Storm Sewers, 1911. North side Bay street from Montgomery to West Broad Styles Ave. and Ogeechee Canal 75 Yds. west of Styles Ave._ - Northeast and Southeast Cor. St. Julian and Abercorn through square. _________________ Northeast and Southeast Cor. President around Square on York street ____________ Northwest and Southwest Cor. President and Abercorn _____________________________ Burroughs between Henry and Anderson _____ West Broad from Southeast Cor. McDonough to center of Hull street. _______________ West Broad from Southeast Cor. McDonough to Southeast Cor. Perry street ___ West Broad from Southeast Cor. Perry across to C- of Ga. gate ___________________ Charlton from west side of Abercorn to Drayton __ -- _________________________ West side Abercorn from Charlton to Harris __ From point on S. A. L. spur track 72 ft. from 1 Ogeechee Canal and 150 feet from Louisville Bd. curb (south side) running in (- westerly direction parallel with Ogeechee Canal .__ ____ Across Thirty-sixth St. between Burroughs and Florence ______________________________ West Boundary from Cohen to middle of Walker _ _________ Ditch across Spring St. rear Laurel Grove Cemetery __________________________________ Jones and West Boundary, catch basin to manhole - West Boundary between Railroad and Jones (middle of block). ______ ____ __ Atlantic Ave. from Estill Ave. to M. H. at Forty-first St. lane __ __ ____ ____________ River St. between Montgomery and JeffersonPark Ave. between Atlantic Ave. and A. C. L. right-of-way _____________ Henry Street Subway storm sewer to Bilbo Canal _ . __ _____ Macon from east side Abercorn toward Lincoln _ _____________________ Macon east of Abercorn __ ______ ____ TV. t n.1 mi TO Viol* rtf "foot 1 A.i5 foot 07 C foot 17.5 feet 155 feet 20 feet 182.5 feet 2,400 feet 143 foot d*> foot I ooq foot 144__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ Paving1 Streets Department There were 16,713.92 square yards of vitrified brick, 14,- 022.41 square yards of asphalt block and 3,033 square yards of cobble stone pavements laid during the year. The total amount expended was $53,369.12. On the following page you will find full information regarding the streets paved, together with amounts charged against the city, property owners and railroads. Streets Paved, 1911. STREETS Henry __ Bay __ __ Bay _ _ _____ West Broad West Boundary Material Asphalt BlockVitrified Brick- (4 Cobble ___ __ 1-4 Fft 6?N 14,022.41 1 QCWMR 3,139.46 11,582.00 3,033.00 33,769.33 *+> $22,164 87 1408 44 5,065 38 20,530 57 2,199 86 $53,369 12 o >> aS $ 7,310 89 783 64 1,217 01 5,095 01 $14,406 55 *J 2 y IM too 0 ofio $14,621 78 1 "ifi7 97 2,434 01 10,190 02 $28,813 08 .,.,_ - U "S a flS P3 $ 232 20 1,057 53 2,314 36 5,245 54 J8.849 fi3 h "S-3 S2 8-? $1 58.067 1 71.066 1 90.013 1 77.262 o h| $_ g g au $1 85.285 253.48 1 99.835 3 49.889 "o & 8 ^S 30 B7 44 5"S flS 35 3,945.75 310.5 1,456.7 1,350.0 7,671.95 I *No assessment made against property owners, the City bearing total expense of such paving. Abercorn, from Gaston J 10,769.96 Square Yds. to Harris _____ 1 Portion of street completed in 1911, for which no assessment has been made on account of total improveAbcrcorn, from Ogle- ) 11,017.00 Square Yds. thorpe Ave. to Bay. j Asphalt Block Portion of street in course of construction and carried over to next year. I 146 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Scavenger Department. The tabulated statement which you will find hereto attached shows the work accomplished during the year in this department. Platform for Loading Garbage at City Lots. The conditions surrounding the unloading of City garbage from the scavenger .wagons to the cars in which this refuse material is transported to the county farm, are in first-class shape. A liberal quantity of disinfectant is used continuously and all the woodwork is white-washed from time to time. The cars are covered and every energy is exerted towards keeping this branch of the City's work in the highest sanitary condition. Scavenger Department. January February ___ March _____ April __ May ___ _ June _ ______ July _ August _____ September __ October ____ November __. December ___ Totals Loads by hauled Scavenger Wagons to Olty Dump 2,512 2,400 2,738 2,590 2,811 2^994 2,934 2,871 2,973 2,903 2,746 33,199 Loads by hauled Street andLane Oarts Oly Dump to 1,745 1,889 2,364 1,997 2,237 2,185 2,379 2,278 2,582 2,316 1,919 1,400 25,291 Loads by hauled Paper Wagons to Olty Dump 149 142 162 142 156 156 152 156 151 156 156 144 1,822 Si! 174 154 175 169 193 19S 213 207 205 179 172 2,234 DEAD STOCK REMOVED 5 i 7 6 4 6 7 10 6 14 14 16 9 8 107 o H 25 12 21 14 21 16 21 25 29 26 34 30 274 o 6 9 10 4 9 6 2 4 8 7 6 15 86 "3 o 2 4 3 3 2 5 6 6 6 4 49 2 I 4 2 10 3 5 6 ~2 2 5 3 4 47 OD 1 1 1 61 72 58 114 124 & 105 83 53 68 54 1,010 I 1 4 5 o o _ .- "I 1 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 147 Dry Culture Department. A statement of the regular work of this department you will also find attached hereto. Dry Culture. January _ __ __ __ February __ __ _ ___ _ March __________ April _ _________ May ___________ June July _________ August __ ___________ September _______________ October _________________ November _______________ December ________________ Totals ______________ Feet Number Ditches Cleaned 111,765 92,470 119,175 77,716 122,460 42,444 96,665 71,375 78,049 77,234 86,347 107,985 1,083,685 Number Feet Canals Cleaned 22,550 26,020 14,740 29,540 52,410 20,035 13,260 30,630 24,750 31,565 265,500 Number Cubic Feet Sandtaken from Traps 3,140 1,440 600 900 1,200 4,740 500 12,520 Number Days Worked 350 316 348 318 355 338 330 315 332 325 341 327 3,995 The expenditures in this department for keeping ditches clean and clear of weeds, etc., were $9,360.65. Sink Department 0. E. M. The expenses of this department were $4,530.47, of which $3,164.10 was paid to the contractor for cleaning privy vaults, etc. The details of the work in this department appear in the tabulated form hereto attached. Sink Department, 0. E. M, MONTH 1910 December __ 1911 January _____ February __ March April ._ May _____ June _________ July ._....___ August _ __ _ September ___ October _____ November _ Totals _____ 3 | ff jjl & 59, ?f 56 59 49 47 48 59 85 44 76 49 653 4*4 $ 18720 10440 201 60 21240 165 60 169 20 172 86 21240 30600 15840 273 60 17640 $2,340 00 .15 I > "Sf 1 -? GO * 6fcO 17 fi 27 30 ?8 3896 315 1?7 ?,10 11 $3825 1350 6075 67 50 63 00 72 00 20 25 1350 6975 11 25 2700 15 75 $47250 akd41 36 41 |4 $400 50 18 00 $2250 -. s"1 felld ?,11i16 *1 $11 20 5 60 5 60 5 60 5 60 $33 60 1 1 fld J5011114 ._.. -. 14 $250 2 50 500 9 W $12 50 I^ II11 . 14 $200 $200 B5 OQ S d 50 475 32 as6 40 26 31 19 281 i4 $5000 47 00 500 32 00 25 00 600 4000 2600 3100 1900 $281 00 M_ E- $ 28665 120 40 311 85 29390 26620 271 80 199 55 26590 40735 169 65 341 70 22915 $3,164 10 w >H1 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________149 Harbor and Wharves. During the year the slips owned by the City were thoroughly overhauled and are now in good condition. The expenditures in this department which has a fixed charge of $1,500.00 were $2,041.25 j the appropriation was $2,579.00. City Lighting Department. At the end of the year 1911 there were 356 are lights, 350 magnetite lights and four fifty-candle power lamps in operation. In accordance with the conditions of the new City lighting contract 200 of the old arc lights will be substituted by the new style magnetite lights in the early part of the year 1912 and the remainder in the early part of the year 1913. . Streets Resurfacing Department (Gravel and Shell.) The bulk of the expenditures in this department have been for repairing existing roadways and the partial hardening of small stretches of streets. The total expenditures in this department were $3,936.51. Streets and Lanes Department. The additon to the paved streets of the City during the year amounted to 8,946.95 lineal feet or 1,694 miles; the City now has 50.57 miles of paved streets. The increase in the superficial area of such paved streets in 1911 was 33,769.33 square yards, making a total at present of 1,010,790.52 square yards, divided as follows: 150 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________ Asphalt Broughton ____________17,950 Bryan ____________-_ 619 Bull _____________________32,831 Congress 5,539 Drayton____________________22,522 Harris __ .___________ 1,675 Liberty _________________30,430 Oglethorpe Avenue __________25,933 President __. ________-__ 780 St. Julian __ .. _______-_ 1,088 York ____________________ 477 140,814 Vitrified Brick Abereorn ______________39,640.7 Bay ___________-_ 6,381.9 Bear of City Hall___________ 227.7 Barnard _________________ 3,005 Congress lane ________-_ 2,086 Cuyler __________________ 1,221.8 Gwinnett ________________31,695.4 Habersham __________19,956.48 Park Avenue __________14,208 President ________________ 3,961 "Wheaton _________________ 7,256 Ogeechee Boad _______11,026.87 Jefferson _______17,228 Thirty-eighth _____________ 3,875 Thirty-sixth, west ___________ 9,100.1 Montgomery ___________ 405 Forty-second, west __________ 1,165.4 West Broad ________________43,120.9 Jones, west _______________ 5,682 Berrien ______ 2,351.1 Fortieth _________ 6,573.53 TattoaU ________________ 1,231.6 Strand, east ____________ 3,399.47 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________161 Stewart __________ 4,663.9 Price ____________________16,585.2 Henry __________-______-12,917.16 Perry Lane ______________ 749.3 Broughton Lane 1,917.3 East Broad ________________10,408.3 Macon _____ 211 Thirty-sixth ______________ 6,456 Roberts _________________ 689.7 Whitaker____________:_____18,295.7 Thirty-first ________________11,934.6 Drayton ___________________ 1,033.2 State ____________________ 2,862.35 Hall _____________________ 4,960 Wayne __________________ 595.7 Harmon ________________ 5,534 Gaston ___________________ 1,550.5 Lincoln ___________________ 689.6 Bay Lane, east of Lincoln________ 122.26 Emmett Park ____________ 2,453.4 Strand __________________ 7,612.13 Bay ___________________ 1,992.46 Bay ___________________ 3,139.46 West Broad _______________11,582 336,845.38 ChertLouisville Road-__________ 4,377 Bay Street extension__________ 9,255 President _____________ 1,280 14,912 Cobble Bay ____________20,528.18 Factors Walk ______________ 8,800 Lanes ____________11,786.1 Pine _________________ 1,800 New _____________________17,214.9 Street Slip, North Bay__________ 8,772.3 152 _______MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Beynolds __________________ 4,200 Barnard __________________ 3,420 East Broad ________ 6,428 West Broad _______________ 4,359.1 West Boundary at Dump____ 1,244 Whitafcer __________________ 6,724.3 Orange ___________________ 660 Williams _________________ 4,500 Williamson ________________ 2,252 Zubly ___________________ 2,645 Margaret _________________ 7,000 Sycamore _________________ 711 West Boundary _____________ 3,033 117,077.88 Granite Blocks Bay ____________________ 1,707 Barnard __________________ 1,049 Bryan ____ 7,362 Cohen -__________________ 2,200.69 East Broad ________________ 9,190 Farm ________________10,100.2 Jefferson __________________21,913 Indian __________________ 7,572 Railroad __________________ 6,097 Wadley ______-________4,309 Wheaton __ 5,000 West Boundary _______ 152.71 Water ______________ 2,207 River _________ 4,618.1 New _______-________ 4,391.64 Coffee Alley ________ 634.8 88,597.14 Shell Bolton -_______11,700 Barnard 6,500 Hall ___ 4,752.8 Henry __ 6,977.59 29,930.39 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 158 Gravel Gwinnett 5,666 Liberty Lane ______________ 332 Bull ___________________ 5,735.94 Harris ________________-_ 1,937 St. Julian__________________ 5,244.9 Ogeechee Eoad_____________ 2,333.3 21,249.14 Asphalt Block Gaston _________________ 9,998.9 Bull _____________________25,175.4 York ____________________ 505.7 Abercorn J__________________' 1,556.71 Barnard _________ 1,034.3 Park Avenue 1,511 McDonough _______________- 2,194.91 Randolph _________________10,365.5 East Broad________________ 9,371.86 Jones ___________________ 9,120.9 Maeon _________________'.- 1,213.35 Charlton _________________ 1,211.13 Harris ___________________ 602 Gordon ___________________ 1,205.3 Perry ____________________ 587.9 Wayne ___________________ 657.2 President __________________ 758.2 Broughton ________________ 2,589.3 Taylor ___________________ 1,209.8 Barnard __________________31,292.41 Bull _____________________ 1,638.66 Estill Avenue _______________32,803.95 Fortieth _________________ 2,138.07 Forty-first _________________ 1,051.95 Hall ____________________ 2,586.6 Hull _____________________ 544.72 Harmon _________________ 5,327.7 Montgomery ______________ 1,375.89 154__________MAYOR'S AKNUAI, REPORT____________ Paulsen ___________________ 5,798.66 Unnamed Street______________ 496.56 Waldbnrg _________________ 6,186.2 West Broad ________________13,773.3 Thirty-seventh _______'______22,371.7 Thirty-seventh ______________ 7,957.27 Montgomery ______________ 1,129.1 Henry __________________14,022.41231,364.59 Recapitulation. Sheet Asphalt ______________-_____ 140,814 Asphalt Block __________-_______ 231,364.59 Vitrified Brick __________-__-_____. 366,845.38 Chert __________________________ 14,912 Cobble _________________________ 117,077.88 Granite Block ____________________ 88,597.14 Shell __________________________ 29,930.39 Gravel _________________________ 21,249.14 Total _______________________1,010,790.52 Cleaning Paved Streets. The cost of cleaning improved streets is as follows: Asphalt _______________-140,814 Cobble and Granite ___205,675.02 Shell, Gravel and Chert -___._ 66,092.53 Vitrified Brick __________366,845.38 Asphalt Block ______________231,364.59$24,154.64 Repairs to Paved Streets. The cost of repairs to improved streets is as follows: Asphalt ______________-_-140,814 Cobble and Granite ____205,675.02 Shell, Gravel and Chert _____ 66,092.53 Vitrified Brick ______366,845.38 ' Asphalt Block ______________231,364.59$ 7,196.40 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________ 155 House Drainage Deportment. It should be gratifying to the city administration particularly and to the citizens in general that the result of the election held on December 6, 1911, for the issuance of $600,000 worth of bonds assures within the near future the extension of the House Drainage system over the limits of the city and the removal of the unsanitary privy vaults; and further the disuse of any part of the Storm Sewerage for House Drainage. With the removal of these old privy vaults one of the worst menaces to the city's health will disappear. Henry Street Subway. The latter part of the year saw the completion of one of the important undertakings of the city and under the supervision of this Department, viz., the Henry Street Subway. The expense incident to this work was shared jointly by the City and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, but as a final adjustment of these accounts has not been effected as yet, the detailed information of this work will therefore necessarily be given in the next Annual Report. The Subway has proven of material benefit and has given general satisfaction, and in itself comes up to all the requirements for successful construction. Chimney Sweeping Department. The expenditures in this department for the year for sweeping chimneys amounted to $395.72. Grading New Streets. The streets graded during the year are as follows: Thirty-sixth Street between East Broad and Paulsen. Thirty-fifth Street between Randolph and Paulsen. Joe Street between Paulsen and Harmon. 156 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Randolph Street between Anderson and Thirty-sixth. Randolph Street between Anderson and Thirty-seventh. Vine Street between Ande'rson and Thirty-sixth. Grove Street between Anderson and Thirty-seventh. The cost incident to such work done during the year amounted to $877.87. Granger Tract. A general regrading of some of the streets in the Granger Tract was found necessary during the year. The amount expended for this purpose was $212.88. Ardsley Park In accordance with its agreement with the Ardsley Park Land Corporation, the city graded the remaining number of streets in this tract during the year, together with some surface grading that was necessary for the proper drainage on the streets. The cost of such work was $4,088.85. Supplementing the aforesaid, I wish to acknowledge my appreciation for the many courtesies extended to this Department by yourself and the Board of Aldermen during the past year. Respectfully, . GuCKENTEEIMEK, Director. Appropriations. DEPARTMENTS Streets and lanes _ _. ______ Scavenger - __ _ _ _. _ - Paving streets Drainage and Dry Culture ____ - ________________ Sidewalks _____ _ ___ __ _______ Sink Department O. E. M. ____ _______ __________ Harbor and wharves. __ ________ __ __ __ __ Storm sewers _ _ ______ ____ __ House drainage . _ __. ____ Scavenger contract with County _ __ Grading new streets _ _ City lighting __ Streets, resurfacing, gravel and shell _______________ Storm sewers, East Broad. _ _ _______ Chimney sweeping __________________________________ Henry Street Subway _ __________________ Notes and interest {paving streets) _____________ Appro priations $82,500 00 51.000 00 50,000 00 9,00000 5,50000 2,579 00 2,500 00 5,000 00 8,000 00 . 1,00000 32,800 00 5,000 00 1,000 00 17,000 00 75,304 52 Expenditures $86,213 02 52,950 52 86,629 80 9,36065 1fiQ4fl 7Q 4,53047 2,041 25 2,503 49 4,639 49 6,796 57 87787 29,637 03 3,936 51 395 72 29,962 26 Balance of Appro priations $ 96953 53775 360 51 1,203 43 122 13 3,162 97 1,063 49 of Excess Appropriations $ 3,713 02 1,95052 36,629 80 360 55 q 40 12,962 26 Division Expenses, Department of Public Works, 1911. FOB Monthly estimate Henry Street Subway... - Pisinfectant* Rent of telephones. ... Brick Gravel _ Vitrified brick . -. Repairs to tools and implements Hauling- . Pipe .. __ __ Jute packing Hardware -- - Sand Inspecting asphalt block Catch basin, manhole and lampbolc covers Asphalt block ___ _ . . . Repairs to steam roller. Time of hands Totals _____ - - __ __ - Amount $ 86 40 9600 35750 19,310 70 1,112 50 17,112 80 424 00 238 14 1,37233 1,974 56 65925 309 04 199 18 1,112 47 22000 29,637 03 2,05456 1,407 35 32753 3,164 10 6,767 98 479 40 12,948 85 6,700 85 854 43 687 00 724 66 274 73 3558 6,79657 527 97 19 73 339 00 9,596 66 6,595 31 876 40 762 04 896 22 148 72 A fU& VI 260 00 1,567 90 110 68 1,98042 45,673 60 2000 41857 5936 199 36 OQ Q/l 164,65061 $357,026 11 and Streets Lanes % 96 00 62 00 8,09391 31250 57 06 1,138 84 12850 4650 142 90 761 80 1380 23346 3,122 73 460 03 267 00 283 32 102 15 264 31 5,819 96 1 09 46979 8236 529 94 63,72307 $86313 02 House City Drainage $ 1302 273 98 131 15 109 60 6994 t 750 118 16 1 15 138 1 08 3,912 53 $4,639 49 1, \l $ 240 25 168 20 4440 643 15 2,37884 34 00 648 692 67 22 08 116 16 29025 2360 7,23664 $11,896 72 Storm Sewers $ 147 25 41 68 6385 111 41 465 31 42 29 10 174 50 4424 1,855 39 $2,50349 Scavenger $ 6650 10,825 75 AftA nn 54 06 477 16 507 30 3300 19626 63355 5300 9394 144 00 300 50 420 00 340 79 55 34 58 3890 3,55250 20 39 308 06 1385 54 61 604 28 33,772 99 $52,950 52 ll $ 10 00 270 92 16 45 16 70 829 62 500 12 00 44 63 11325 1519 5 00 138 19 35 , 199 36 7,801 80 $9,360 65 Isi Il OBOBO $ 6,796 57 . $6,79657 X W d $ 120 12 20 00 2&) 8 75 3,164 10 50 5 50 7 50 1 50 1,20000 $4,530 47 and Harbor Wharves $ 114 00 1650 220 00 7 00 CO f|A 1345 4580 201 50 11 75 1325 2000 1,325 00 $2,041 25 Chatham & Land Co. Hotel $ 227 45 650 254 37 1,002 28 489 21 20 141 67 1800 200 25 2,981 00 $4,857 61 I rf S3 $29,63703 . $29,637 03 |f Pnoo $ 21200 54 39 49 13 199 18 123 95 19940 997 3R 6,454 51 50 00 7,452 71 331 71 35 06 2 10 53 12 1 00 24 75 ooq AA 4,327 05 4650 674 15 65643 260 00 75915 31886 45,673 60 418 57 5936 M CA 17,596 94 $86,629 80 1 53 $ 8640 7 ftfl 1 043 96 60 4 45 GR m 334 90 1560 313 47 22 20 136 82 23 25 118 37 155 12 80 20 1656 2 75 4 R4ft 97 14 25 29 29 9,682 83 $16,940 79 Street Resurfacing - $ 18 25 309 04 21 52 20 23 1 05 383 06 45 50 955 74 5 00 11 00 2,166 12 $3,936 51 fcgl p! Bee OB $ 800 00 17,112 80 32 78 m eA 286 85 7 25 JOO CA 2,740 98 8 20 1325 152 00 895 4649 2 25 124 50 110 68 95 91 7,859 27 $29,96226 Chimney Sweeping $ 1 00 1 02 393 70 $395 72 Bl .85 tc?t $ 2800 103 50 7 50 9 15 2,59251 {2,740 66 Oglcthorpe Monument Committee - $ 99 ftn 75 68 $97 68 1 2! 21 efc $ KC AA 75 270 30 55082 $877 87 Twelfth Street Land Co. $ 18 00 $18 00 Division Expenses, Department of p FOB Water box carts _ __ ___ Fire extinguishers ______ __ . __ _ Coal and wood- - _____ Feed for stock. -_ _ _ __ _ ________ Settlement of claim _____ __ ___ __ _ Monthly estimate Henry Street Subway Disinfectants _ ___ __ ______ __ ______ Bent of telephones. __ _ ___ _ ________ Brick _______________________ Tools and implements _____ _ _____ _ Vehicles and repairs to same __ __ - Gravel _ __ __ __ __ ______________ Vitrified brick _________________ Cement, lime and fire clay __ __ __ ______ Expense of horse and buggy Harbor Master- City lamps ___ ___________________________ T.njnlwp - Veterinary services __ _ __ ___ __ __ _ Repairs to tools and implements __ Cleaning sinks ___ __ __ ___ _______ ___ _ Granite curbing __ _ __ ____ _ __ _ Incidentals _ __ Hauling _____________________________________ Pipe Oils, Paint, putty, etc _ __________ TnsnranpA Harness and repairs to same ________________ rUnminflting oil Lubricating oil __ _ ___________ Scavenger S. E. Co. contract with County- Stationery, postage, etc. ___ __ _____________ Jute packing __ ____ _ _ ___ _ Stevedoring _ ___ __ __ _ Horses and mules - __ - ___ ______ _ Freight, express charges, transfer, car service Hardware _ ________ _ pnrt Plumbing work __ _______. Horse and mule shoes and H. S. nails - Artificial stone sidewalks. _ __ __ __ - Inspecting asphalt block __ _____ _ __ _____ Catch basin, manhole and lamphole covers _ Commission supervising engineers _ __ - Material and tools _ Asphalt block _________________ _ Repairs to wharf. _ ___ Wharfage _ _ __ _ __ Repairs to steam roller __ __ _. ______ Repairs to bridge __ T-iflTn ft SF& trt QO\PAT*4 IMlTlA _ftf flATI-^Q Totals ___________ _ _______ . Amount $ 8640 96 00 357 50 19,310 70 1,112 50 17,112 80 424 00 238 14 1,372 33 1,974 56 65925 309 04 199 18 1,112 47 220 00 29,637 03 2,054 56 1,407 35 32753 3,164 10 6,767 98 479 40 12,94885 6,700 85 85443 687 00 724 66 274 73 3558 6,796 57 527 97 19 73 339 00 9,5% 66 6,595 31 87640 76204 89622 148 72 4,84827 260 00 1,56790 110 68 1,980 42 45,673 60 20 00 41857 5936 19936 2980 164,650 61 $357,026 11 and Streets Lanes $ 9600 6200 8,093 91 31250 5706 1,138 84 128 50 4650 142 90 761 80 13 80 23346 3,122 73 460 03 267 00 283 32 102 15 264 31 5,819 96 1 09 469 79 82 36 529 94 63,723 07 $86,213 02 House City Drainage $ 13 02 273 98 131 15 109 60 6994 / 750 118 16 1 15 138 1 08 3,912 53 $4,63949 s "S'H jJPM $ 240 25 168 20 4440 643 15 2,378 84 3400 648 692 67 2208 116 16 29025 2360 7,236 64 $11,896 72 Storm Sewers $ 14725 41 68 6385 111 41 465 31 42 29 10 174 50 4424 1,85539 $2,50349 Scavenger $ 6650 10,825 75 404 00 54 06 477 16 50730 3300 196 26 63355 53 00 93 94 144 00 30050 420 00 340 79 55 34 58 38 90 3,55250 20 39 308 06 1385 54 61 604 28 33,772 99 $52,950 52 06A $ 10 00 270 92 16 45 16 70 829 62 5 00 1200 44 63 11325 15 19 5 00 1 38 19 35 , 19936 7,801 80 $9,360 65 2 aa* Sa v O OQOQO $ 6,796 57 $6,796 57 W" O $ 120 12 20 00 250 8 75 3,164 10 50 5 50 750 1 50 1,200 00 $4,53047 _= . : 1 i Division Expenses, Department of Public Works, 1911. House City Drainage 13 02 273 98 131 15 . 109 60 6994 750 118 16 1 15 1 38 1 08 3,912 53 M.63949 "mM& ga <* $ 24025 168 20 AA Aft 643 15 2,378 84 34 00 648 692 67 22 08 116 16 29025 2360 7,236 64 $11,896 72 II OQ5G $ 14725 41 68 6385 111 41 4 65 3142 29 10 17450 4424 1,85539 $2,50349 Scavenger $ 66 50 10,825 75 404 00 54 06 477 16 507 30 3300 196 26 633 55 5300 93 94 144 00 30050 42000 340 79 55 3458 38 90 3,55250 2039 308 06 1385 54 61 604 28 33,772 99 $52,950 52 o 3 3 $ 10 00 270 92 1645 16 70 829 62 500 12 00 44 63 11325 15 19 5 00 1 38 1935 , 199 36 7,801 80 $9,36065 a>o-w to w .2 sl o - O GOODO $ 6,796 57 $6,79657 S w 6 $ 120 12 20 00 2 50 8 75 3,164 10 50 550 750 1 ivt 1,200 00 $4,53047 and Harbor Wharves $ 114 00 1650 22000 7 00 53 00 1345 45 80 201 50 11 75 1325 20 00 1,325 00 $2,041 25 Chatham Land & Hotel Co. $ 227 45 650 254 37 1,00228 4 89 21 20 141 67 1800 200 25 2,981 00 $4,857 61 M a 33 8 S3 $29,637 03 $29,637 03 fc/ioa J3 feg +3 &OQ $ 212 00 5439 49 13 199 18 123 95 m df\ 22738 6,454 51 50 00 7,452 71 331 71 35 06 2 10 53 12 1 00 24 75 339 00 4,327 05 4650 674 15 65643 260 00 759 15 318 86 45,673 60 41857 5936 29 80 17,596 94 $86,629 80 Sidewalks $ 8640 7 on 1,043 96 60 4 45 66 50 O T> Caroenter Tything _ TMirtw T'vftiiniP Tyrconnel Tytbing _ Tyrconnel Tything _ Frederick Tything _ Frederick Tything __ Tyrconnel Tything _ Tyrconnel Tything "EVtfirl-i'ripIr TSHKhim* Sec. 6 ________ Sec. A _ ________ 39_ ________ WARD Atlantic Atlantic Bacon Ballantync Ballantyne Barry Barry Barry Bartow Bartow Battery Battery Berrien Brownsville Charlton Crawford Crawford Crawford Est. Gumming Cnrrietown Currietown Cuthbert Dale Dale Dale Dale Dasher Dasher Davant Davant Davis Decker Decker Derby Derby Derby Derby Derby Derby Derby Demere Demere Duncan Duncan Duncan Duncan EUiott MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 171 Survey of Lots With Plats for Private Parties. LOT NUMBER 3 and 4 _____ __ _ __ 2 Part of tract _____ 46 ____ _ ___ -_ 28 __________ 8, west half 10- ___ ____________ 13, east half ____ 65 and 67 ________ ___ 11 _ 11 _____ - __ _._____ 23 and 24 __ ______ 144 ___ - ________________ 19, 20, 21, 38, 39 ___ _ _____ 159 and east half 160 ______ 52 ____________ ._ 22 _____ __ _______ 86, west part - ., 79, north part _______ 23, east part __ ____ 9 _ _ ___________ 11 _____ . __ _____ 11 ____ ________________ S7____._ _ 213 ____________ _ 214- ____________________ 95 and 97 _ _____________ 121 ________________________ 43 84 and 85 _________ 139. ________ _____ 56 and 57 __________________ 8 ___ _ ____ ______ 2 ______________ 8 __________________________ 10 _____ __ __ __ 6 __________ . __ __ 16, 17, 18 __.___ 8 __________________________ 2 ____ 6 ________ _____ _______ 8 _________________________ 9 ________________________ 245 ____ 266________________._______ 24 and 25 ___ __________ 143 and 144 ________________ 3, east half __ _. ________ 2 _____ SUBDIVISION 4fi <(Q_41 Block G _____________ Block 20 ___ Block 24 ____ - _ Block 18 ____ - "Rlnplr 1Q Block 19 ___ _ ______ Block 23 _____ Block 13 ___ . _ - Block 13 ___ - ___ F _____________________ Block 30 Block 26 ______________ Block 28 ______________ Block 30 _-_____ Block 28 ____-___.__ Block 27 ____________ Block 25 ____________ "Rlnolr 27 Block 29 ______________ Block 29 ____ ____ Block 15 ______________ Block 16 _-___- Belitha Tylhing _____ Vernon TythJn_r__ __ WARD Elliott Elliott Palligant Flannery Flannery Flannery Franklin Franklin Garfunkel Garrard Garrard Garrard Garrard Garrard Garrard Gartland Gaston Gaston Gaston Gaston Gilmerville Glatigny Glatigny Glatigny f-r\ n _*i mi v Glatigny Glatigny f-i _*Bn (-"01* Granger Granger Granger Granger Griffin Harden Harden Harden Harden Harden Harden Hannan Harman Harm an Harman Harman Harman Harman Haywood Haywood Heathcote Heathcote 172 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Surrey of Lots With Plats for Private Parties. LOT NUMBEB 19 ___ _ 110 ________ - _ - 84 - 82 - 81 ________ - - 131 and 132 north parts 73 77 _______ 78 to 84 ___ ____ 23, east part _ 268 ____ __ 38_ _ 37, west part ___ 29 and 30 ___ 6 and 7 - 14, west two-fifths M ________ - - 28 _______ 20, 21, 22 ______ - ___ 52 and 63 _____ - __ - 52, east part and 53, west one-fourth 35, east half 50, north part of east half 21, east part.. 33, east quarter and 34, west half __ .__ 51, east part.. _ 27 _ _______ 26, west half - 51, west half. Q __ __ __ __ 10, east half, 11, and west half 12 1, east half of west half 17 and 18 ________ - 88 ___ _ 64- 70 ___ _ 39, north part- P, west half ______ - 283 104 and 105 ______ _ 6 ____ __ __ .. 4 __ __ A, north part . 33 __ . .. 10 and 9, east half _____ 10 1 _ SUBDIVISION Block 2. ________ Martin Farm 19 _____ - _ __ 53 west half _________ Springfield __________ WARD Hull Hull Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Jones Jones Kelly Kelly Kelly Lafayette Law Law Law .Law Lawton Lawton Lee Lester Lester Lester Lester Lester Lloyd Lovell Lovell Lovell Lovell Lovell Magazine Meldrim Meldrim Mercer Mercer Minis W. Oglethorpe Morrison Myers Myers Myers N. Oglethorpe N. Oglethorpe N. Oglethorpe Norwood Norwood MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 178 Survey of Lots With Plats for Private Parties. LOT NUMBER 108- - . -- Ofi 85 51, east half and 32, west half - 140. 393 81 and 82_ 4 ___ 21 9, cast half 6 and 1 _ 13- OR 110. __ - 111 _________ 32 ___ . 114- ___ 132 ______________ 43 ____ - ____ - 21- _____ - _______ 8 ____ 108 and 109 ______ 38 __ - ._ 28- _____________ 117 __ 1, south part ___ 110 and part 111 _____ 146. _ _________ 24. _____ .. __ __ 49 _______________ 37 ____________ 24 and 40 _________ 25, east half _______ 9 2 and south part 3 and middle part 4 _____ 16.. 6 148 and 8 144 0 W6 and 197 __ .._..__ 259. ... SO- 51 and parts of 52, 53- lo _ H northeast and south Part of west half ...... SUBDIVISION - Fourth Tything-. . Second Tything _ 24 _________ ._ Millen Lot 10 ______ Millen Lot 7 ____ Millen Lot 6 __...... Millen Lot 11 _____ Millen Lot 10 ____... Millen Lot 6 ___ . _ Millen Lot 6 __ ... Sec. D ________ Millen Lot 7. ......... Millen Lot 10 ____ Millen Lot 7.. ___ .. Millen Lot ll..________ Millen Lot 7... __ L. Sec. D ____ . ___ 41 to 60 ___ __ B ___________ 54 ____________ WARD Oliver f\\tff*'T\Q Owens Padelford Purse Purse Purse Reppard Reppard ReynoldReynolds Roberts Schroeder Schwarz Sehwarz Schwarz Schwarz fin^|Yiro|tw Schwarz Schwarz Schwarz Schwarz S i* h "HT" n w Sifth'OTOfr Schwarz Schwarz Schwarz Schwarz Qnl^'rA g vn Solomons Stephens Stiles Stiles Stiles Stiles S Oglethorpe S O ffl A'ttwifTUX S f\ gpl f>^llf>T*TU^ Southville Southville Southville Southville Telfair rp.lfot. Thomas Troup Trustees Garden 174 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Survey of Lots With Plats for Private Parties. LOT NUMBER 23 __ _ _____ E _______ _____ 2 and part of 1 and 3 __ 1 ________ _ _________ 5 _ 78, west one-qnarter _ 43 __ __ __ 3f __ __ ____ _ M_ 28, south part ___ - 14, east hall ____ _ 19, east part ____ _ ______ 28 __ _ ____ _ 1 ____ 61 __ - ___ - _______ 94 _ 272_ __ _ - __ _ 104 ____ ____ _ _____ 86 __ _____ __ __ _ _.__ 21 ______ _____-__ 103 ____________ 71 and 75- ________ 7 and east half 6 __________ 4, 5 and west hall 6 _______ 18 and 19 __ _ ___ - ______ 18 and 19 parts __________ 18, southwest part . 6, 7, 8, 9 _____ . 9, south part and 10, southwest part _ ___ 9 and 10 __ ______ 4_ __ __ _ SUBDIVISION Block 1 _ . __________ Sec. 2. __ . __ _. SPP 10 Sec. 10 ____ _____ East of Lincoln St. _ East of Lincoln St. 13 ____ __ _ 3539 ________- WARD Trustees Garden Wadley Wadley TFftillAV T^adley Waring TSTi-Y'.ncr Waring Waring Warren Warren Washington Washington Watson Watson Watson Watson Weed Weed Weed Weed Weed Wharf Lots Wharf Lots White White White Wright Wylly Wylly Wylly Measurement of Street Paving. STREET Bay __ CtofT TF-Vnry West Broad __ PROM Barnard ______ Jefferson _____ Price Zubly ________ TO Jefferson _______ West Broad __ TkX ftimfili ft Liberty _____ PURPOSI Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment ___ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 175 Miscellaneous Measurements and Surveys. Measurement of cement sidewalks on the north side of Estill Avenue from Bull street to Abercorn street. Survey of lot No. 1, Section M and lot 1, Section N in Bonaventure cemetery. Measurement of paving and curbing of the Strand between Whitaker and Jefferson streets, also just east of City Hall and between Lincoln and Abercorn streets. Locating center of intersection of Street Eailway right of way and Fiftieth street. Locating the four corners at the intersection of Habersham and Fiftieth street. Survey for proposed subway or bridge at Atlantic Coast Line By. crossing and Thirty-seventh and Habersham streets. Locating position of fire hydrants on Thirty-Second street at Reynolds, Vine and Grove streets. Surveys for improving the southern portion of Laurel Grove cemetery (Colored section). Survey of Thirty-First, Thirty-Second, Thirty-Third, Fourth and Thirty-Fifth streets, through the Millen lots to open same. Calculating distance from Post Office building to ThirtySecond street in miles, for Post Master. Survey of lots 565 to 571, inclusive, Section K, Bonaventure cemetery. Measurement of sidewalk and curbing at the northeast 176_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ corner of Perry lane and West Broad street to locate point where party claimed to have been injured by falling. Survey of lots 1 and 2 Tyrconnel Tything, Derby "Ward (hotel site). Survey of roof to City Hall building. Survey of Thirty-Fifth street, from Atlantic Coast Line Railway right of way to Millen Lots No. 11. Survey of lots 1 and 8 Myera Ward, located at the southwest corner of Forty-Second and Montgomery streets. Measurement of cement sidewalk at the southwest corner of Montgomery and York streets. Survey of Teynac Farm Lot No. 3, in Glatigny and Barman Wards, showing land needed by city for opening Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott streets. Measurement of cement sidewalk in front of houses No. 301 and 303 President street, east. Measurement of cement sidewalk in front of houses No. 127 and 129 Jefferson street. Survey of encroachment in front of lot No. 52 Brown Ward. Survey of lot 69, Section A and lot No. 567, Section K. in Bonaventnre cemetery. Measurement of cement sidewalks at various places under contract between city and H. S. Jaudon. Survey for locating waiting station at Bonaventure cemetery for Savannah Electric Company. ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________177 Locating positions for catch-basins on Thirty-Sixth street, Between Burroughs and Florence streets. Survey of Forty-First street between Lincoln and Price streets to show change in line. Locating Y branches (house drainage sewers) in Estill Avenue Lane and Forty-Fourth, Forty-Fifth, Forty-Sixth, Forty-Seventh, Forty-Eighth, Forty-Ninth, Fiftieth and FiftyFirst street lanes, from Habersham street to Bull street. Survey of lots in Section K, Bonaventure cemetery. Locating position for catch-basin on Park Avenue, east of Atlantic Coast Line Railway tracks. Survey to determine location of Seaboard Air Line Railway tracks at McKenna street "Old Water Works Tract" to ascertain if tracks encroach on city property. Laying out lots in the new portion of Laurel Grove cemetery. Survey of lot 30, Section A, Bonaventure cemetery. Survey of lots in Section K, Bonaventure cemetery. Survey of lot 7 "Old Water Works Tract" for Mutual Fertilizer Co. Survey of the western ten feet of lots 14,15,16 Estill Ward Survey for opening Whitaker street, between Forty-Second and Forty-Third streets. 178 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Grades and Lines. STREET Forty-first ______ Bolton ___ .__ Haines _ St. Julian _______ West Broad- Thirty-sixth __. Thirty-fifth __ Barnard ___ Abercorn, E. S Burroughs ______ Eeynolds _ ._ Randolph __._ ___ Grove ___________ Charlton _ - _ Abercom, W. S._ Thirty-fonrth _ T^fi tl Q.9T1 Fortieth _______ Maupas _ __ Harris, N. S._ Barnard _____ Bolton, S. S. ____ West Broad. 'E'ctill ATTP lnm> Habersham _ __ Bay _ Forty-second,N.S. Lincoln, W. S. Best, S. S ______ Forty-fourth lane President, S. 8- Forty-filth lanePresident, N. S- State, S. S. _ Forty-sixth lane_ Forty-fourthJane Forty-seventh lane _____ . Jones, S. S. _ __ Forty-eighth lane Forty-ninth laneTaylor, N. S- Fiftieth lane Fifty-first laneYork, N. S. ______ President, S. S.__ Bolton - - West BoundaryForty-second, S. S. West BoundaryPark Avenue Bull __ -_- Bull. W. S ______ FROM Atlantic ______ Bilbo Canal ____ Bolton _________ Abercorn __ - Zubly _______ East Broad Reynolds _ State ________ Taylor ________ Henry __: _______ Anderson __ __ Anderson _ ___ Anderson __ _____ Drayton _ ____ _ Charlton __ __ Randolph _____ Thirty-fourth _ Abercorn _____ Paulsen __ _____ _ Abercorn __ '. _ Forty-first _____ West Broad _ . Znbly __________ Habersham ____ Fiftieth ________ West Broad ____ West Broad Broughton _____ Barnard _______ Habersham Jefferson . Habersham _____ Jefferson _ ___ Jefferson __ __ Habersham ___ Reynolds ____ ___ Habersham _ _ West Broad __ . Habersham _ Habersham _____ Habersham bet. Abercorn Habersham __ Habersham _____ Whitaker ______ Whitaker _____ bet. East Broad. Cohen ________ West Broad ____ Cohen _ .___ _ Atlantic __ __ Forty-third ___. Forty-third ___ TO Paulsen A. C. L. Ry. _____ Henry _______ E. S. of SquareLiberty ___ __ Paulsen _ ___ _ Paulsen _____ Gaston ___ __ - Wayne _____ Anderson - __ Thirty-fourth _ Thirty-fourth . Thirty-fourth _ . Abercorn _ ____ Harris ____ _ Paulsen _____ Thirty-sixth ____ Habersham _____ Harmon ___ ___. Lincoln ._ Best ____________ 100 feet _______ Liberty ____ . Bull __. ________ Fifty-fourth lane Farm ___ ________ Burroughs __ - Congress lane _ 240 feet east- _ Bull __ 75 feet west Bull ___- 75 feet west __ _ 75 feet west __ Bull _______ 300 feet cast ____ Bull ___ Prendergast _ Abercorn _____ Bull ___________ Bull ____ Lincoln __ _ Bull __________ Bull ____ . 50 feet west _ ___ Barnard ___ _ A. C. L. Ry. _____ Railroad ___ Burroughs ___ . Walker ____ . 250 feet west- ___ City limits ____ City limits ___ PURPOSE Grading Sewer SjfKTpfLf Sewer Curbing Grading Grading Curbing SPWPF ' RpWPT Grading Grading Grading SPWAT SAIHWI* Water main Grading Curbing Grading Curbing Curbing Curbing Car track SPWAT SPWPT Curbing Curbing Curbing SAWPT* ftf*WPT Curbing RpWpl* Curbing Curbing Sewer filkurpi* Sewer Curbing Curbing Sewer Sewer Curbing Sewer Sewer Curbing Curbing Curbing Paving Curbing Sewer Sewer Grading Curbing MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 179 Grades and Lines for Sidewalks. Bay lane, between Bull and Whitaker streets, lot 6 Wilmington Tything, Derby Ward. Bast Broad street, between Estill avenue and Forty-first street, lots 171 and 206, Southville Ward, and lots 1 and 40 Garrard Ward. Maupas avenue, between Price street and Waters road. Burroughs street, between Gwinnett and Bolton streets, lots 8 and 9 Screven Ward. Thirty-fourth street, between Price and Plant streets, lots 127 and 128, Barry Ward. North West corner of Charlton and West Broad streets, lot 5, Railroad Ward. Forty-first street (north side) between Habersham and Price streets, in Teynac Ward. Nos. 225 and 227 East Forty-first street, between Abercorn and Lincoln streets, in Southville Ward. North East corner of Habersham and Thirty-eighth streets, lot 53, Teynac Ward. Beat street (north side) between Barnard and Jefferson streets, lots 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, Norwood Ward. Thirty-ninth street, between Habersham and East Broad streets, in Teynac Ward. South East corner of Abercorn and Forty-first street, lot 42 Southville Ward. 180_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT North East and North West corners of Lincoln and Forty-first streets, lots 59 and 61, Southville Ward. Nos. 218 and 116 East Forty-first street, between Abercorn street and Atlantic Coast Line Railway, in Southville Ward. Forty-first street, between Price and Atlantic streets, in Garrard and Southville Wards. Thirty-eighth street, between Lincoln and Habersham streets, lot 48 Griffin Ward. North East corner of Fortieth and Burroughs streets, lots 20 and 21, Dale Ward. Best street (south side) between Barnard and Whitaker streets, lots 21 to 35 inclusive, Norwood Ward. Habersham street, betwee nEstill avenue and Forty-second street, lots 148 and 149, Southville Ward. Forty-first street, between Abercorn and Lincoln streets, lot 53, Southville Ward. Waldburg street (north side) between Atlantic and Paulren streets, lots 120 and 121, Haywood Ward. Lincoln street, between Estill avenue and Forty-second street, lots 60 and 141 Southville Ward. Habersham street, between Forty^ixth and Forty-seventh streets, lots 183, 184 and 211, 212, Watson Ward. Forty-first street, between Lincoln and Habersham streets, in Southville Ward. South West corner of Price and Duffy streets, lots B and C Waring Ward. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 181 Habersham street (west side) between Thirty-ninth and Fortieth streets, lots 8 and K, Griffin Ward. Forty-sixth street (south side) between Habersham and Battey streets to Crescent, lots 184 to 206 inclusive, Watson Ward. Forty-first street (north side) between Lincoln and Habersham streets, lots 65 and 67, Southville Ward. Forty-second street, between Atlantic Coast Line Eailwaj and Abercorn street, in Southville Ward. South East corner of Bay and Abercorn streets, lots 1 and 2, Second Tything Beynolds Ward. Battey street, between Guekenheimer Park and Fortyseventh streets, lots 172,173, 201,229 and 230, Watson Ward. Forty-seventh street (north side) between Habersham and Battey streets, lots 212 to 229 inclusive, Watson Ward. Habersham street (east side) between Thjrty-eighth street and lane, lot 56 (Block 5) Teynac Ward. Forty-first street, between Atlantic and Paulsen streets, lots 62 to 78 and 101 to 117, inclusive, Garrard Ward. Bolton street (north side) between Burroughs and Cuyler streets, in Screven Ward. North East corner of Broughton lane and Abercorn street, lot 1 Second Tything, Anson Ward. North East corner of Habersham and State streets, lot 12, Columbia Ward. South west corner Montgomery and York streets, lot north half 29 Liberty Ward. 182_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ South East corner Habersham and Broughton streets, lot 5 Columbia Ward. Maupas avenue, between Paulsen and Harmon streets, lots 104 to 118 and 67 to 81, inclusive, Harden "Ward. Habersham street (east side) between York street lane and Oglethorpe Avenue, lot 36 Columbia Ward. Oglethorpe avenue, between Whitaker and Barnard streets, lot east half 8 Belitha Tything, Heathcote Ward. South West corner of Oglethorpe avenue and Jefferson street, lot 1 Elbert Ward. Thirty-sixth street (north side) between Bulloch and Harden streets, in Bacon Ward. Jefferson, State and President streets, lot 17 Liberty Ward. State street (north side) between Abercorn and Lincoln streets, lot 8 Second Tything, Anson Ward. President street (south side) between Jefferson and Montgomery street, lot west part of 24, Liberty Ward. Oglethorpe avenue (south side) between Barnard and Jefferson streets, lot east part of 2, Jackson Ward. Oglethorpe avenue (north side) between Whitaker and Barnard streets, lot west half of 8, Belitha Tything, Heathcote Ward. North West corner of State and Price streets, lot 9 Columbia Ward. No. 510 Huntingdon street east, lot east half 23, Davis Ward. _________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________188 North West corner Forty-first and West Broad streets, lot 42, Dale Ward. South West corner President and Jones streets, lot 1, O'Neill Ward. No. 313 Gordon street east, lot 27 Wesley Ward. North West corner Abercorn and Forty-first streets, lot 39 Southville Ward. Forty-sixth street, from Chatham Crescent to Harmon street, lots 46 to 49 and 73 Dixon Ward. No. 207 Gordon street west, lot 29, Chatham Ward. Best street (north side) between Bull and Barnard streets, in Norwood Ward. ^ North West corner of Oglethorpe avenue and Habersham street, lot 37 Columbia Ward. North East corner of President and Price streets, lot 20 Greene Ward. South Bast corner of Harris and West Broad streets, lot 22 Currietown Ward. North West corner of Montgomery and Wayne streets, lot 29 Berrien Ward. North West corner of York lane and Montgomery street, lot south half 29, Liberty Ward. President street (south side) between Whitaker and Barnard streets, lot Q, Heathcote Ward. Montgomery and St. Julian streets, lots 19 and 20 Franklin Ward. 184_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ No. 530 Dufly street west, lot 30 Wylly "Ward. Water street, lot 2, North Oglethorpe Ward. No. 112 East Broad street, lot 4 Carpenters Row. Nos. 501 and 503 Charlton street east, lot 23 Bartow Ward. Houston street (east side) between Broughton lane and State street, lot 13 Greene Ward. Hartridge street (north side) between Price and Bohen streets, in Davis Ward. North West corner Broughton and Habersham streets, lot 37 Warren Ward. Nos. 601, 605, 613 Oak street, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Roberts Ward. North West corner of Waldburg and Whitaker streets, lot 8 Lloyd Ward. In rear of 115 West Forty-Second street (Best St.) between Whitaker and Barnard streets, in Norwood Ward. No. 223 West Broad street, lot 2 South Oglethorpe Ward. South West corner of Thirty-Third street and Atlantic Coast Line Railway, lot 107 Berry Ward. Taylor street (north side) between Jefferson and Montgomery streets, lot south one-third 18 Berrien Ward. North East corner of Broughton and Lincoln streets, lot 5 Second Tything, Ansen Ward. ________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________185 South East corner of West Broad and Bolton streets, lot 12 Elliott Ward. South West corner of Gwinnett and Cuyler streets, lot 31 Sereven Ward. 'Nos. 1012 and 1016 Cuyler street, between Waldburg lane and Park Avenue, in Sereven Ward. South East corner of Minis and West Broad streets, lot 29 Gaston Ward. No. 417 MeDonough street east, lot east half 38 Crawford Ward. North East corner of Bull and Bryan streets, lot 6 Jykil TytMng Derby Ward. Broughton street lane (north side) west from Abercorn street, lot 1 First Tything, Ansen Ward. South East corner of Bolton and Cuyler streets, lot 1 Sereven Ward. North West corner of Wilson and Walker streets, lot 8 Choctaw Ward. South East corner of Bolton and Burroughs, lot 1 Elliott Ward. No. 523 Gaston street east, in Davis Ward. South East corner of Tattnall and Liberty streets, lot 1 Pulaski Ward. Anderson street, just east and west of Atlantic Coast Line Railway. 186__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT _________ Park Avenue, just east and west of Atlantic Coast Line Railway. In Baldwin Park. In front of lot No. 1, North Oglethorpe Ward. Howard street (east side) between Hall and Gwinnett streets, lot 36 Forsyth Ward. 220 and 222 Charlton street, between Abercorn and Lincoln streets, lot 37 Lafayette Ward. North side of Congress street, between Drayton and Abercorn Streets, south half of Trust Lot T, Reynolds Ward. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 187 Street Lines Given During the Tear. LOT NUMBER 35 to 40 and 84 to CO ______ 20, 21, A, 17, 16, 13 ________ 6, 7, 8 - - __ _ 87 - - I 90 ____ _ - 18, south one-third. 45 and part 41 94, north one-half 13. ._ ____ 7 __ . __ _____ ._ 7, south one-half and 8 __ 69; east part ______ 37 and 38 ______ _ ______ 37 .. _____ _ 54 ___ _________ 53 _ ___________ 28, southeast part _ __ 17, east one-half and 16, west one-half __ _ __ 38, west one-half. ______ 50 to 54 ______ __- 20, 21, 22, 23 21, 22, 23 _______ . _____ 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 ____ __ Triangular Lot _ __ __ _. 56 __ __ _______ 69 and 70 __ - __ - __ _ 6 -_- _____ 1 and 2 ___ - _______ 50. ____ - ___ . __ 22 __ 5 5 19 ____ __ __ _ _ 25 _____ _____ _ 85, 86, 87___ -__.__ 8, east one-half __ _ __ __ 21 _____________ 14- 30, east one-half and 31, west one-half ____ 16, east one-half and 17, west one-half _ _ 19-. _____________ 10. ______________ 87 __ ________ _ 1 to 9 . ____ . __ 142 and 143 _______________ 22 __ ___ _ 1, 2, 3 _ __ __ _ SUBDIVISION rpwoAt Jykil Tything ________ Tyrconnel Tythlng- 35 __ _ _________ 13 ________ Block 18 ___ WARD Atlantic Bacon Ballantyne Barry TIfti'i'AFV Berrien Brownsville Brownsville Choctaw Choctaw Choctaw (^fft^MrffwA Coinining Camming Dale Dale Dale Dale Dale Dasher Davant Davant Davant TW-TT1OT*O T"W*Tin 0*1*0 Demere Derby Derby Duncan Duncan Elliott Elliott Elbert Estill Istill FaUigant Falligant FaUigant Flannery Flannery Flannery Franklin Cfallie Garrard Qarrard Garrard Crarrsrd 188 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Street Lines Given During the Year-Continued. LOT NUMBER 182 - _ __ _ 188 _ _ _ __ 51 _______ __ __ 18, 23, 25, 32 ________ 1 and 2 _ __ . _____ 3 and 4 ___________ 60 ___ _____ 41 ______________ 95, 98, 97 _________________ 31, 32, 33 __ 76 _ ___________ 68 and 69 ______ . ______ 31 ___ __________ 124 and 125 _______________ 120 and 121 ______________ 13, west one-half. _________ 3, east one-half ___________ 80 and 81 _________ 8_ _______ -____ 82 _ . ______ . _________ 83 _____________ 256 ______________ 74 _____ _______ 37, 38, 39 __________________ 100 and 101 ____________ A to K _______ 265 27 ______________ 53 to 57; E, P, L; 64 to 27 _________ __ 41, west part___ __ _ _ 31 _____________ 66-. _____ 16 _______ __ __ 14, west half ______________ 45 ______________ 45 __ _ _ 4__ __ _ . __ 17 and 18 _________ 26, 27, 28 ____._.______ 283 _ _ 238 ______________ 281 ____________ 33 and 35 _ 27, 28, 29, 30 __ _______ 7 and 8 _ ___ _. 6, 7, 8 ___________ SUBDIVISION 34 Springfield- - Springfield ______- Block C __ Block F ____ __ Eastville ___ Block C _ __-_ 17 - - Sec. 1 ______ _ __ Springfleld _ ______ 46 and 47 SpringfieldSpringfleld - ._.____ Springfield _____ WARD Gartland Gartland Gastoo Gibbons Gibbons Gibbons Glatigny Glatigny " Granger Granger Gue Harmon Haywood Haywood Haywood Haywood Heathcote HuH Hull Hull Johnston Johnston Johnston Keboe Kelly Kelly Kelly Lawton Lee Lee Lee Lee T-OW-"-*1!* Lloyd Lloyd Lovell Lovell Marshall Marshall Meldrim Morrison Morrison Morrison Morrison Norwood Norwood Norwood N. Oglethorpe O'NelU MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 189 Street Lines Given During the YearContinued. LOT NUMBER 11 . _ __ 76 ___________ 1 9 1 A. V)A 1 _________________ T, south half__ _________ 10 _____ 5 and 6 __ _ ______ 115, 116, 117. _____ __ _tt nnrl \\ 37- _-______-.___ 118. __ - 35 _ ___________ 1 _ _ __ 65 and south half 66 _____ 1 2 and middle part 4___ 39 _. _ _ _. ______ 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 39_. 193 53 _____ _ . _____ 56 and 57___ __ __ __ - 79 and 81 __________ 23 ______________ . E ______________ . A, B, C - __ - ___ - A, B ____________ . 90 ___ _. __ ____ 40 ______________ . 35. __ __ 269, 270 and parts of 238 . 250 and 251 ______ _____ 107 ________ _______ 18, west half ______ . 72, 73, 74 _________ . 18 and part of 19 _ _ _ 37 __ - ___ _ __ 18, east part and 19, west , part __________________ 15, 16, 17 .. ____ 16 ____ _ _ . - C ___ _ B and O _ _______ 5 _ __._, SUBDIVISION Second Tything _____ Fourth Tything _ Millen No. 6- ____ Millen No. 10 _________ Millen No. 11 _________ Millen No. 6 _ . ______ Block 6 ___ . ________ See. 9 _________ Sec. 9_ ____________ Springfield __ Springfield ._ __ _ 50 49 __________ WARD OlMTGnQ Owens Purse Purse Reynolds Reynolds Reynolds Roberts Sehley Schwarz Schwarz Sehwarz 5*lpTiTFm*7 Screven Solomons Solomons S. Oglethorpe Southville Stiles Telfair Telfair Telfair Teynac Trustees Garden Wadley Waring Waring Waring YV 911*1*0 Tt Warren Watson Watson "Waftft Weed Weed White White White Williams Williams Wylly Wylly Wvllv 190_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Grades and LinesMiscellaneous. Grades and lines for tree planting on the four approaches to "Center Mall," Daffin Park. Grades and lines for street car tracks at the intersection of Abercorn and Forty-fourth streets. Grades to lots 89 to 95 inclusive, Section P, Bonaventure cemetery. Grades and lines for setting curb at the south west corner of West Broad and Forty-second streets. Grades and lines for sewer on York street, east from Abercorn street, and around east side of Oglethorpe square to the center of President street. Grades and lines for sewer, from the west side of Oglethorpe square at President street through square to the Abercorn street sewer at York street. Grades and lines for setting curb in front of 315 Charlton street east. Lines on north side of "Waldburg street, between East Broad street and Atlantic oast Line Bailway, for removal of encroachments. Grades for sewer in Forty-first street lane east of Atlantic street, and on Atlantic street, from Forty-first street lane to north side of Baldwin Park. Grades and lines for curbing at the south west corner of Forty-second and Montgomery streets. Grades for Barnard street slip. Grades and lines for a ditch, draining the intersection of Thirty-seventh and Ott streets, from Thirty-seventh street south 300 feet. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 191 Grades and lines for grading gutters in Gwinnett street west of West Boundary street. Grades and lines for curbing at the north east corner of Duffy and Whitaker streets. Grades and lines for street car tracks at the intersection of Bay and Abercorn streets. Grades for manholes in Abercorn street at State street and at Broughton and Congress street lanes. Levels of Streets. STBEET Habersham _____ Estill Ave. lane _ Forty-fourth lane Forty-filth lane. Forty-sixth lane. Forty-seventh lane ____________ Forty-eighth lane Forty-ninth lane Fiftieth lane.. . Fifty-first laneGordon lane __ FROM Fiftieth ________ Habersham _____ Habersham ___ Habersham _____ Habersham . Habersham _____ Habersham _____ Habersham _____ Habersham _____ Habersham . Abereorn _ TO Fifty-fourth lane Bull __ - Bull ____ - Bull __ . Bull __________ Bull ____ Bull __ - _ Bull ____ i. Bull __ - -_-__. Bull __ . __ _._ Drayton PUBPOSE Sewer Sewer Sewer SeWer Sewer f^Wf*? Sewer Sewer Sewer n Drainage LevelsMiscellaxieoiu. Levels for proposed subway or bridge at Atlantic Coast Line Railway crossing at Thirty-Seventh and Habersham streets. Levels to cheek grade of Henry street subway sewer at Park avenue and Atlantic Coast Line Railway. Levels to determine proper drainage at south east corner of Huntington and Barnard streets. Levels for draining east side of Lafayette square. 193 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Encroachments. Investigation of encroachment on River street, west of Abereorn street (Standard Fuel Supply Co.) Investigation, of encroachment on lot belonging to city at the south east corner of Stiles avenue and Louisville road. Report of encroachment in York lane at the rear of lot 3 Belitha Tything, Heathcote Ward. Report of encroachment of piazza on lot 39 Southville "Ward, located at the south west corner Maupas avenue lane and Abereorn street. Investigation of Rourke encroachment in River street. Investigation and report of encroachment in Shef tall street, south of Benien street. Investigation and report of encroachment in Abereorn street, east side, between Bryan street and lane. Estimates of Streets. STREET Barnard Abereorn _____ ATwi*ffyrn Henry . Bay Barnard Abereorn _ Abereorn ___ AHrfT<*ATTl Abercorn ______ Boll - - . Bull _ __ Bull __ ___ Abereorn _ __ FROM State _____ . Bay ___________ Taylor __________ Jefferson _______ West Broad.. _ State ________ Gaston __ _ ____ Jones __________ Oglethorpe Ave. Estill Ave. Estill Ave. __ . Forty-fourth ___ Forty-fourth __ Gaston ______ TO Gaston ______ Oglethorpe _____ Harris _________ Magnolia _ __ Fahm __ _ _ Gaston ______ Jones _ - _ - _ Harris _ ________ Bay _ _ - _ City limits __ *. Oty limits __ City limits _____ City limits- _ Bay ______ MATERIAL Asphalt block Asphalt blocAsphalt blocAsphalt block Vlt. brick Curbing Asphalt blocAsphalt block Asphalt block Asphalt block Curbing Asphalt block /-3-f*ftVi1 Curbing MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 108 EstimatesMiscellaneous. Estimate cost of streets purchased by city north of Andersen street and east of Atlantic Coast Line Bailway to city limits. Estimate cost of streets purchased by city south of Anderson street to Thirty-seventh street, east of East Broad street. Estimate cost of all improvements made on the east side by the Tiedeman Administration in four years, and those done prior to his administration. Estimate cost of public improvements done by the city during the past four years. Estimate area and cost of grading streets and lanes in the Wage Earners' Loan and Investment Co.'s land, lot 13 and part of lots 12 and 14 in Morrison Ward, Springfield plantation. Estimate cost of laying water mains in "West Hill," a subdivision west of the city on Lathrop avenue. Estimate amount of curb needed and cost for curbing Baldwin, Theus, Guckenheimer and Tiedeman parks. Estimate area of roadways and cost of grading Harmon, Ott and Forty-first streets, in Farm Lot No. 7, Harden ward, known as Wessels tract. Estimate taxable acreage in Canty, Schroeder and McKenna wards. Estimate number of acres in Lawton, Davant, Watson, MeKenna, Granger, Schroeder, Dixon, Canty, Garrard and Harden wards. Estimate area of land purchased by city through the Mi lien lots 6. 7, 10 and 11, in Schwarz and Grayson wards 194_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ for the opening of Thirty-first, thirty-second and thirty-third streets. Estimate cost of laying sewera to drain land of the Wage Earners' Loan and Investment Co.'s land, lots 12, 13, 14 in Morrison ward, Springfield plantation. Estimate area of section of city not supplied with storm sewers. Estimate cost of proposed storm water system. Estimate area and cost of grading streets and parks in the Granger tract. Estimate cost of extending house drainage sewers in Estill avenue lane, Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth street lanes, from Habersham street to Paulsen street. Estimate cost of grading Thirty-ninth street, from Atlantic Coast Line Railway to East Broad street. Estimate area in square feet of roof to City Hall. Estimate acreage of lots, street, lanes and parks in the Granger and Lattimore tracts. Reduced estimates for proposed house drainage and storm water sewer systems. Estimate area of square feet of streets and lanes in Park Place. Estimate area of square feet of lots in Glatigny, Garrard, Harman and Harden wards, at the intersection of Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott streets at Thirty-ninth street, for Tax Assessor. Estimate cost of proposed sewer in East Thirty-first street. Estimate amount of brick needed to construct retaining walls at Anderson and Haines streets. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 196 Maps and Plata of Lots. LOT 1 ____________ 90 and 99- _______ Crematory ____ N. E. Cor. _______ 57, 58, 59, west parts ._ 12 - _____ 1 __ ________ 2 _____________ 24 and 22, parts. 9 and 11 _________ D ___ . ______ O _______ _ _ N _-_____-__-. C and 21 __ ____ D east part 146 strip _________ 1 and 2 __________ 77 and 80 ___ _ 7 and 8 __________ 37, north part. ___ 35, south part ____ 26, 127, 136, part 137 _____________ 20 and 21 ____ . 58 _ 1 _ _ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8_. 52 and 53 __ ._ 8 and 10 __________ N and parts M and O __._____ 22 _________ 135 and part 134. 26___ _ D and 22 parts (two maps) 22 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, parts ___ 78 to 84, inclusive W, 15, 16... _._.._ o4_ _____ Triangle __ _ 40 and 49. _ 90. _ SECTION Old Water Wks. Garden Lot West Springfield _____ Gwinnett and Philpot Sts. Springfield _____ Springfield ._ Wharf lots West Wharf lots West Old Water Wks. Old Habersham street Old Habersham fitl*A^t T*TrrfViTmol T'vi'Vi Millen Lots 11.. Millen Lots 7 ___ Millen Lots 6 Millen Lots 6 4 WABD Daniell ____ Turner ________ Williams Schley _ . of Lincoln street of Lincoln street Norwood . - Southville Southville ______ Southville . Southville __ Southville ______ Schwarz _ T\A1*}V-J Owens ______. Myers ________ Schwarz . Schwarz fi{ pflTVQ 1*7 Dale _ ____ - Norwood _______ Myers __________ Myers __________ Schwarz . Brown _________ Norwood _______ Gumming _______ Schwarz . ______ Grayson ___ CJplixirn 1*7 Southville __ Demere . Jones ___________ Estill __ __ . Q flh TX?Q 7*7 Johnston _______ Solomons _____ Owens _ PURPOSE City property City property City property City property City property City property City property Division line Division line Opening Sts. City property City property City property City property City property City property City property Hotel site Exchange ' Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Subdivision ' Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Encroachment Opening Sts. Sale Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Exchange Sale Private Establish line Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Opening Sts. 196 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Maps and Plots of Streets. STREET Forty-first _ _ Estill Ave. lane.. Forty-fourth lane Forty-fifth laneForty-sixth lane. Forty-seventh lane ___ _ Forty-eighth lane Forty-ninth lane. Fiftieth lane Fifty-first lane Boll _. _ ., Whitaker _ _ _ Gordon lane FROM Lincoln _ Habersham _ _ Habersham ... Habersham . . Habersham __ Habersham __ Habersham Habersham __ Habersham .. . Habersham _. _ A. C. L. By ___ Forty-second - Abercorn __ TO Price ____. Bull Bull __.._ _____ Bull _____ _ Bull ____________ Bull ____________ Bull - ________ Bull __ __ Bull __ . __ , Bull ______-__ Fifty-fourth _ Forty-third _ __ Drayton . _ PURPOSE ffi ATI ffji lino SP'WPT* Sewer Sewer Sewer Stptvpt* Sewer Sewer Sewer fSlfasfftf "PnirirnT Opening Sts. Elevations Maps and PlatsMiscellaneous. Plan showing intersection of Thirty-Seventh and Habersham streets at Atlantic Coast Line Railway, preliminary to proposed subway or bridge. Plan or subway at intersection of Habersham street and Atlantic Coast Line Railway. Plan showing present and proposed house drainage sewers on city map. Plan to show lots and avenues in the southern portion of Laurel Grove cemetery (colored portion). Plan showing present and proposed storm water sewers on city map. Two plans showing location of water box on the south side of Jones street, between Lincoln and Habersham streets. Two plans showing land purchased by the city for the open- ____MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________197 ing of Thirty-First, Thirty-Second and' Thirty-Third streets, through the Millen Lots 6, 7, 10, 11, in Sehwarz Ward. Plan of proposed cross-section of Atlantic Coast Line Bailway Tight of way. Map of Granger tract, showing location, size and elevation of sewers and water mains. Plan of Thirty-Fifth street, from Atlantic Coast Line Railway right of way to IVGllen Lot No. 11. Two plans showing strip of land in Gartland Ward purchased by the city for .the opening of Thirty-Fifth street. Two plans showing strip of land in Glatigny and Sehwarz Wards, purchased by the city for the opening of Thirty-Fifth street. Plan showing strip of land in Teynac Farm Lot No. 4, in Glatigny, Harman, Garrard, Harden Wards purchased by the city for the opening of Ott, Harmon, Paulsen and part of Atlantic street. Plan showing land in Teynac Farm Lot No. 3, in Glatigny and Harman Wards needed by the city for the opening of Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Harmon and Ott streets. Plan of proposed reinforced concrete roof for reservoir at River station "Old Water Works." Plan of Oglethorpe square, showing location of proposed roadway through same. r Two maps showing part of city covered by house drainage and part to be covered by proposed extension of drainage. 196 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Plan showing streets and lanes purchased from the American Suburban Corporation in Park Place, Kehoe ward. Map of city showing location and size of storm water sewers. Map of city showing parts of city taken out of drainage estimate. Two plans showing location of T branches for house connections in Ardsley Park. Plan of brick retaining wall at Anderson and Haines streets. Map of city showing present street paving, material indicated by colors. Profiles and Cross-Section Streets. STREET A n/lAT>Q/Yf"| Estill Ave. lane Forty-fourth lane Forty-fifth lane. Forty-sixth lane. Forty^seventh lane. Forty-eighth lane Forty-ninth lane. Fiftieth . _ Fifty-first lane_- FBOM East Broad - - Habersham - _ Habersham Habersham _ Habersham _ Habersham __ Habersham _ Habersham __ Habersham ... Habersham TO A. C. L. By. __ Bull . ._ Bull __________ Bull _ Bull _________. Bull ___________ Bull ___________ Bull _ ________ Bull Bull __ __ PURPOSE Grading Sewer ScW6_T Sewer Sewer SATPAT SAWPI* Sewer SAWAIF Sewer Profiles and Cross-SectionMiscellaneous. Profile of proposed sewer for Henry street subway on Atlantic Coast Line JElailway right of way, Haines and Bolton streets to Bilbo canal. (One copy). MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 199 Profile showing the intersection of Thirty-seventh and Habersham streets at Atlantic Coast Line Railway, preliminary to proposed subway or bridge. Three profiles showing present and proposed elevations of Atlantic Coast Line Railway treks, from Gwinnett street to Southover Junction. Four profiles for intersection of Thirty-seventh and Habersham streets, for proposed subway or bridge. Tracing of Lots. NO. LOT 1, 70 to 80 __ ... 1, 68 ____ . . _ 1, Triangle _ 2 1 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7- 1, 2 ________ 1,7 and 8 ________ 1, 22 and 24 parts 1, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 _________ 1, 40 and 49 _____ SECTION Springfield __ Kings ___________ Wharf Lots west Wharf Lots west WARD Daniel - ____ . Norwood - Johnson ________ of Lincoln street MVOTQ of Lincoln street TUtwtWQ Norwood _______ Demere __ Solomons - PURPOSE Purchase Opening Sts. Opening Sts. Lines Opening Sts. Lines Opening Sts. Sale Sale Opening Sts. TracingsMiBcellaneous. Tracing of plan of proposed sewer, from Bilbo canal to Henry street subway, following route of Bolton street, Haines street and Atlantic Coast Line Eailway right of way. Tracing of plan of Lincoln Heights, a subdivision west of city. Tracing of plan of a portion of River street, between Abereorn and Lincoln streets. Tracing of map of 1888, showing river front wharf lots, River street, Factors walk, etc. 800__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ Tracing of map of 1868, showing River and Bay streets, river front, wharf lots, etc. Tracing of plat, showing land on the east side of the Lincoln street dock conveyed to Capt. H. J. Dickenson by resolution of Council, City of Savannah, as described and set forth in the draft. Tracing of plan for opening River street through the property of Lower Steam Rice Mill Co. Tracing of plan showing arrangement of graves in lots 17, 18 and 31, 32, Section A, Bonaventure cemetery, for Solomon Lodge. Pour tracings of plan of Thirty-fifth street, from Atlantic Coast Line Railway right of way to Millen Lots 11. Tracing of plan, showing lands of estate of C. A. L. Lamar, in Hardee and Lamar wards. Tracing of plan of "Park Place." Two tracings of plan of the house drainage sewers in Ardsley Park. Tracing of plan of brick retaining wall at Anderson and Haines streets. Tracing of plan of dock at foot of West Broad street. __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________201 Blue Prints. No. of Prints 1Of plan for covering Bilbo canal, from Bolton street to Gwinnett street. 2Of plan of Abercorn street paving, between Gaston and Bay street. * 2Of plan of subdivision of part of lands of the estate of Laura J. Watts, in Chatham County, Georgia. 2Of plan showing Atlantic Coast Line Bailway crossing at Habersham street. 4Of plan of proposed sewer, from Bilbo canal to Henry street subway, following route of Bolton and Haines streets and Atlantic Coast Line Railway right of way. 3Of plan of "Lincoln Heights," west of city. 5Of plan of proposed subway at Habersham and Thirtyseventh streets and Atlantic Coast Line Railway. 3Of Gwinnett street Water Works, Compress platform. 4Of plan of lots 70 to 80 in Daniel ward, Springfield plan- ' tation. 5Of plan of southern portion of Laurel Grove cemetery3Of plan of portion of "River street, between Abercorn and Lincoln streets. 4Of plan of lot No. 1, wharf lots west of Lincoln street, and north side of River street. 2Of map of Savannah, showing water mains, fire hydrants, valves, etc. 203 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT No. of Prints 2Of plan showing land needed by the city for the opening of Thirty-first, Thirty-second and Thirty-third streets, through Millen Lots 6, 7,10,11. 1Of plan showing the northern strip of lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in Myers ward, needed by the city to widen Fortysecond street. 2Of plan showing land purchased by the city for the opening of Thirty-first, Thirty-second and Thirty-third streets, through the Millen lots 6, 7, 10 and 11, in Schwarz Ward. 14Of Vaudeville Program, for Mary Maelean Circle of The Kings Daughters. 4Of plan showing land on the east side of the Lincoln street dock conveyed to Capt. H. J. Dickenson by resolution of Council, City of Savannah, as described and set forth in the draft. 4Of plan of the northern part of Wharf Lot No. 2, on the north side of River street, between Lincoln and Abercorn streets. 8Of plan of Wharf Lot No. 1, west of Lincoln street and north side of River street. 4Of plan for opening River street through property of Lower Steam Rice Mill Co. 4Of map of 1868, showing River street, Bay street, River front, Wharf Lots, etc. 4Of map of 1888, showing River front, Wharf Lots, River street, Factors Walk, etc. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 208 4Of plan of old map of city by Thos. Shruder, Feb. 5th, 1770. 4Of plan of Wharf Lots 1 and 2 east of Lincoln street, made by John B. Hogg, Aug. 3rd, 1875. 4Of plan of portion of Eiver street, between Abercorn and Lincoln streets. 1Of plan of proposed cross-section of Atlantic Coast Line Bailway right of way. 4Of plan of land near Montieth, for Mr. B. W. Cunningham. 2Of plan of lots 1 and 2 Tyrconnel Tytbing, Derby Ward. 1Of plan of lots 1 and 8, Myers ward. 3Of plan showing arrangements of graves in lot Nos. 17, 17 and 31. 32, Section A, Bonaventure cemetery, for Solomon Lodge. 3Of plan showing strips of land in Teynac Farm Lot No. 4, in Harman, Glatigny, Garrard and Harden wards, purchased by the city for the opening of Ott, Paulsen, Harmon and a part of Atlantic streets. 1Of plan showing the south part of lot No. 35, Schwarz ward, purchased by the city to open Thirty-third street. 1Of plan showing the north part of lot No. 37 Schwarz ward, purchased by the city for the opening of Thirtythird street. 1Of plan showing lots 26, 127, 136 and south part of lot 137, in Grayson and Schwarz wards, purchased by city for the opening of Thirty-second street. 204__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ 3Of plan of the subdivision of lots 20 and 21, Dale ward. 2Of plan showing land needed by the city in Teynac Farm Lot No. 3, in Glatiguy and Harman wards, for opening Reynolds, Atlantic, Paulsen, Hannon and Ott streets. 2Of plan showing encroachment on Liberty street, in front of lots 52 and 53 Brown ward. 1Of plan of proposed reinforced concrete roof for reservoir at Old Water Works station. 1Of plan of lots 8 and 10, Norwood ward, needed by city for opening Whitaker street. 2Of map showing portion of Beaufort County, S. C. 2Of plan of lot 37, Section 17, Law ward, showing parts needed for the opening of Burroughs and Thirty-fifth streets. 2Of plan of Oglethorpe square, showing proposed roadway through same. , 2Of plan of lot 135 and part of lot 134 in Grayson ward, purchased by city for the opening of Thirty-second street. 2Of plan of lot 22 in Schwarz ward, purchased by the city for the opening of Thirty-second street. 2Of plan showing lands of estate of C. A. L. Lamar in Hardee and Lamar wards. 2Of plan showing east part of lot D and south part of lot 22, Sonthville ward. _________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________205 V 4Of plan of house drainage sewers in Ardsley Park. 4Of plan of southern part of lots 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, Demere ward. 2Of plan of part of lots 40 and 49, Solomons ward, needed by city for opening Whitaker street. 2Of plan of Bull street, from Atlantic Coast Line Railway to Fifty-fourth street. 1Of plan showing brick retaining wall at Anderson and Haines streets. 1Of map showing exchange between lots D and 22 Southville ward, for opening Estill avenue. 1Of plan showing elevations in Gordon street lane, between Abercorn and Drayton streets. Miscellaneous. Inspecting condition of bridge at intersection of River street and Ogeechee canal, and recommending necessary repairs to same. Made inspection of city lot and Seaboard Air Line Bailway property at Gwinnett and Magnolia streets with Aldermen Sullivan and Entelman and Director of Public Works. Testing grades of sewer from Bilbo canal to Henry street subway. Obtaining data of River street for City Attorney. Investigation of sidewalks in front of Central of Georgia Railway property, between Hull and Railroad streets. 206 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________ MiscellaneousContinued. Investigation of alignment of street ear tracks in Abercorn street, from Bay street to Gaston street. Investigation of River street, from East Broad street to West Broad street to show city's ownership. Inspected ditches in Springfield plantation at Brinson Railway, with view of improving drainage for same. Prepared specifications for new copper roof on City Hall building. Examined construction of sidewalk in front of 204 to 208 Bryan street west. Examination of roadways in Laurel Grove cemetery for the purpose of paving same. Investigation of location of street car tracks in Abercorn street, between Oglethorpe avenue and Liberty street. Investigation of sidewalk grade and line at north west corner of Abereorn and State streets. Investigation of sidewalk grade at the south east corner of Jones and Abercorn streets. Examination and report of drainage conditions in Reppard Snedeker Co.'s yard at Duffy street and Atlantic Coast Line Railway. Locating approaches to various buildings at Henry street subway. Investigated sidewalk line in front of Ehrlicher property on Best street, between Barnard and Whitaker streets. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ___ ___ 207 MiscellaneousContinued. Investigating grade for sewer in open ditch south of Louisville road, west from South Atlantic Packing Co.'s property to Brow ditch. Examination of bridge at Eiver street and Ogeechee canal. Examination and report of condition of sewers in Granger tract. Submitted plans and estimates of the cost of constructing house and storm sewers to Chairman, Board of Engineers. Investigation of drainage at the intersection of Atlantic and Estill avenues. Examination of training wall at Bonaventure cemetery bluff. Investigation of drainage of Barnard street, between Gwinnett and Hall streets. Taking soundings of training wall at Bonaventure cemetery. Examination and report of condition of improvements at Powder Magazine. Examination and report of condition of Ogeechee canal. Examination and report of grade of streets at corner Montgomery and Henry, Henry and Burroughs and Oglethorpe and West Broad. Investigation and report of Brinson Railway crossing, Stiles avenue. Investigation and report as to the proposed, engine room and coal bin under Congress street lane, for new hotel. 208________ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___ ___ ____ Opening Streets. During the past year the city acquired for opening streets the following property: From J. K. Culver, in Millen Lots, 6, 7, 10, 11, Schwarz and Grayson wards. Square Feet Thirty-first street________________ 30,114 Thirty-second street______- 32,113 Thirty-third street________________ 37,210 99,437 From C- H. Dorsett, lot 58, Norwood ward: Square Feet Montgomery street_______________ 3,600 3,600 From Chas. and Caroline Edwards, lot 34, Schwarz ward: Square Feet Thirty-fourth street_ 2,500 2,500 From Eowland & Bowland, in Johnson ward: Square Feet Rockefeller street_________ 735 735 From "Wm. W. Brewin, lot 1, Myers ward: Square Feet Forty^second street- 365 365 From Mrs. S. E. Brewin, lot 2, Myers ward: Square Feet Forty-second street_____ 349 349 From Mrs. N. B. Boyd, lots 3 and 4, Myers ward: Square Feet Forty-second street 677 677 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_______ 209 From G. W. Alien, lots 5 and 6, Myers ward: Square Feet Forty-second street_____________ 676 676 From C. H. Schroder, lots 7 and 8, Myers ward: Square Feet Forty-second street-___ 774 774 From Raiford Falligant, in Gartland Ward: Square Feet Thirty-fifth street________________ 4,987 4,987 From Estate of C. C. Sehley, in Schwarz and Glatigny wards: Square Feet TMrty-fifth street_________________ 4,2834,283 From Decatur Mosley, lot 35, Schwarz ward: Square Feet Thirty-third street_______________ 2,500 2,500 From J. W. and Mary Powell, lot 26 in Schwarz ward: Square Feet Thirty-second street______________ 2,400 2,400 From Calvin A. Turner, south part of lot 35, in Schwarz ward: Square Feet Thirty-third street_______________ 560 560 From Caroline B. Green, lots 77 and 80, in Owens ward: Square Feet Thirty-fifth street lane_______ 1,068 1,068 210_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Prom Charity Hospital, lot 90, in Owens ward: Square Feet Thirty-fifth street lane_____________ 784 784 From The Savannah Development Co., in Glatigny, Garrard, Harman and Harden wards: Square Feet Atlantic street-_______ 8,150 Paulsen street_________________ 8,920 Harmon street_________________ 8,870 Ott street___________________ 8,840 34,780 From J. C. and E. L. Brown, in Sehwarz and Grayson wards: Square Feet Thirty-second street___________-_ 5,870 5,870 From American Suburban Corporation, in Kehoe ward, known as "Park Place:" Square Feet Part of Thirty-eighth street- Part of Thirty-ninth street Part of Fortieth street____ Part of Forty-first street______ Part of Forty-second street_ Part of Live Oak street Part of Cedar street Part of Ash street____ Part of 5 lanes__________-__ .496,471496,471 From Rosa B. Green, part lot 22, in Sonthville ward: Square Feet Estill avenue___ 142 142 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________811 Prom Mrs. Honoria Poley, parts lots 40 and 49, Solomons ward: Square Feet Whitaker street______________'.__ 4,605 4,605 Total_____________________ 667,563 Sale of Lots. The city sold lots 0, N and M, originally the northern part of lots 35, 36 and 37 Gumming ward. The city exchanged the eastern part of lot D, Section 8, Southville ward, for the southern part of lot 22, Section 8, Southville ward. The city sold the eastern seven feet of lot 24, and the western fifteen feet of lot 22, King's subdivision, Norwood ward. The city sold the southern portions of lots 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, section A, lot 5, Demere ward. Recapitulation. Survey of lots for private parties- 295 Plats of above lots for private parties- 222 Measurements of street paving___ 4 Miscellaneous measurements and surveys 36 Grades and lines______________________ 53 Grades and lines for sidewalks__- 98 Street lines given during the year._ 250 Grades and lines, miscellaneous-____ 16 Levels of streets___________________________ 11 Levels, miscellaneous___________________ 4 Encroachments, investigated_______ 7 312_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Estimate of streets_ 14 Estimates, miscellaneous 24 Maps and plats of lots__ 42 Maps and plats of streets-__ 13 Maps and plats, miscellaneous 29 Profiles and cross-section, streets 10 Profiles and cross-section, miscellaneous____ 9 Tracing of lots_________________________ 12 Tracing, miscellaneous 18 Blue prints______,________________ 154 Miscellaneous reports, etc. 33 1,354 Respectfully submitted, J. W. HOWARD, City Engineer. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31' 1911 W. F. BRUNNER, M. D. HEALTH OFFICER MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT' 815 BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS SAVANNAH, GA., January 1,1912.. HON. GEORGE W. TDEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : SIB :The following report for the year 1911 of that part of the sanitary work of the city entrusted to the Health Officer is submitted. The year 1911 was not a good year from a sanitary standpoint, as during that time three transmissible diseases existed to some extent. Cerebro-spinal meningitis prevailed during the first four months, and, in May and June, Typhoid Fever was present above the normal. In November, Smallpox began to increase. The mortality from all causes during this year was above the normal. Deaths. Whites _____________________________ 568 Colored and Negroes__1,234 Total_____________________________1,802 The population of the city is not less than 75,000 and of that number 35,000 are white and 40,000 colored and negroes. Annual ratio per 1,000, white___._________.16.22 Annual ratio per 1,000, colored and Negro________30.75 Annual ratio, white, colored and negro__________24.00 Again, your attention is called to our augmented death rate of the white population. Owing to the increasing ca- 216_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT pacify of our hospitals, many white persons, non-residents, are brought from other points in this State, and other States, for medical or surgical treatment. Under the laws governing vital statistics, deaths must be recorded where they occur. Nearly 15 per cent, of the white deaths occur in persons who never lived here and did not contract, in Savannah, the disease from which they died here. Births. Month. White. Colored. Total. January __ 71 79 150 February ____________ 57 55 112 March _____________ 46 52 98 April ______________ 56 73 129 May ______________ - 48 71 119 June _______________ 46 71 117 July _______________ 67 65 132 August ____________ 69 76 145 September ___________ 74 70 144 October _____________ 49 96 145 November _______ 49 67 116 December ___________- 39 77 116 Total____________671 852 1,523 TRANSMISSIBLE DISEASES. Diptheria. There were 168 cases reported, with 9 deaths, which is a mortality of less than 5 per cent. Scarlet Fever. There were 56 eases reported, with no mortality. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________817 Measles. There were several hundred cases of this disease prevailing during the last four months. There were two deaths from this source during the year. Typhoid Fever. There was an outbreak of this disease, the probable origin being in an unreported case which infected a dairy making 106 daily deliveries of its product. The .Board of Sanitary Commissioners instructed your Health Officer to take charge of and conduct this infected dairy, which was done and, in less than three weeks afterward, the new cases from this source had disappeared. Before this occurred, however, over 100 cases had developed and 9 deaths had resulted. The total deaths from this cause were: White________________________17 Colored and Negroes 6 Total________________________23 Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis. This disease was first reported in January, but development proved the disease began in December 19J.O, as, at least, one physician changed his diagnosis of cause of death on two certificates of death he wrote in that month. The disease, when first reported in January, was in the persons of negro children, living just west of the city, but the disease invaded the city proper and prevailed to some extent until April. It attacked the colored race in a ratio of 3 to 1. There were 48 deaths from this cause. The Board of Sanitary Commissioners secured the services of Assistant Surgeon Frost of the U. S. Public Health & Marine Hospital Service, who came to this city and invest!- 818__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ gated the situation. The method of the transmission of this disease is not clearly known, although it appears that it occurs through persons not having the disease. There were 13 deaths among the whites and 35 among the colored and negroes. The Flexner serum for its cure was purchased by the city and used in nearly every instance free of charge. Small-pox. This disease existed in sporadic form in every month of the year, being fed into this city from the surrounding counties and cities. Your Health Officer in the month of September, visited Efiingham county and found dozens of cases, white and colored, with practically no precautions being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. These cases were at or near Clio and within 20 miles of Savannah. Bryan county was also a feeder of the past. The islands of South Carolina also fed it to us until it become necessary in December to enforce the vaccination law and search the houses of the lower classes of colored people as often as possible. There were 113 cases during the year, over half of that number occurring during the month of December. Whooping Cough. This disease was present to some extent, especially during the first part of the summer. There were 30 deaths from same, 9 whites and 21 colored. \ Sanitary Inspection. This branch of the work under the direct control of Chief Sanitary Inspector Henry G. Greene has been satisfactorily conducted. Nearly all of this work has been performed out of sight of the public and is a most valuable aid in the preservation of the public health. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________819 Water closet bowl overflowings 17 Water closet bowl leaking 45 The following table will, in a measure, exemplify the value of the work. Much of the inspector's work is not covered in this report. Sanitary Inspection, Year 1911. Water closets choked-_2,116 Water closet bowl broken or cracked 9 Water closet bowl (rim) disconnected 2 Water closet bowl (flange) broken_ 8 Water closet bowl insecure 13 Water closet bowl disconnected__ 35 Water closet bowl (rim) defective- 4 Water closet bad order (not specified) 93 Water closet waste pipe broken 13 Water closet waste pipe leaking______ 26 Water closet waste pipe with hole-__ 2 Water closet waste trap broken___________ 3 Water closet waste trap leaking_ 11 Water closet waste trap loosened and disconnected___ 21 Water closet waste trap without cover__________ 79 Water closet waste trap cover improperly fastened._ 24 Water closet flooring in disrepair-____ 104 Water closet without flooring_____________ 7 Water closet house dilapidated 15 Water closet tank valve deranged___ 202 Water closet tank dismantled 8 Water closet tank fallen_______ 2 Water closet tank with parts missing-_________ 42 Water closet tank loosened from brackets and partition. 25 Water closet tank missing-______________ 3 Water closet flush pipe missing-____ 3 Water closet flush pipe broken_____ 11 Water closet flush pipe with hole_1_________ 33 Water closet flush pipe dented and mashed__ 7 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Water closet flush pipe disconnected 20 Water closet tanks leaking, wetting flooring, etc. 138 Water closet tank overflowingT 31 Water closet tank supply pipe leaking, wetting flooring, etc. ___________________________ 76 Water closet valves leaking, wetting flooring, etc.___ 7 Hydrants leaking, flooding yard, also wetting flooring, etc. _____________________________ 106 Watering troughs leaking, wetting premises______ 3 Sewers choked_ 117 Sewers broken and leaking__ 151 Sinks choked___-_ 148 Bathtubs choked__ 41 Washbasins choked______ 7 Urinals choked-__ 8 Water closet flush pipes choked 51 Yard cesspools and drains choked 15 Stable drains choked 2 Yards flooded by sewage and waste water-_ 154 Alleys flooded by sewage and waste water 20 Streets and lanes flooded by sewage and waste water 23 Floorings flooded by sewage and waste water 21 Sewage and waste water escaping under houses__ 12 Bathtub and bathtub waste pipe leaking- 25 Bathtub corroded and leaking-. 4 Bathtub waste pipe bad order and disconnected 2 Washbasin waste pipe leaking-:i 2 Sink waste pipe and trap leaking. 66 Sink waste pipe broken 22 Sink waste pipe mashed4._ 1 Sink waste pipe disconnected 26 Sink waste pipe with hole-_____________ 9 Urinal waste pipe leaking-___ 5 Urinal waste pipe in bad order____________ 2 Trashy material in houses_____ 10 Trashy material in stores' 2 Trashy material in sheds 1 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 221 Trashy material in stables 2 Trashy material in cellars 4 Trashy material in alleys 13 Trashy material on lots_; 12 Trashy material under houses 8 Trashy material in yards of tenanted houses 11 Trashy material on railroad rights-of-way_ 3 Trashy material in yards of untenanted houses__ 142 Manure on lots 27 Manure in stalls'. 34 Manure in sheds 3 Manure in yards 17 Manure in stables - IP Manure in streets and lanes 3 Weeds growing on lots 5 "Weeds growing in yards 20 Weeds (Circular notices mailed)_____ 148 Roofs leaky________________ 72 No stormwater pipes for dwellings, etc. 23 Lengths of stormwater pipes missing 4 Defective stormwater gutters___ 8 Stormwater pipes disconnected 17 Stormwater pipes corroded and leaky____ 7 Stormwater pipes choked by leaves, etc._ 12 Stormwater pipes improperly diverting rainfall____ 23 No water service for water closets, etc.___ 198 Insufficient water service for water closets, etc._____ 59 Water service entirely shut off__ 8 Removal of garbage obstructed by tin roofing, etc.__ 4 Filthy floors reported for cleansing____________ 4 Hole in yard being used as a privy__ 1 Box being used as a privy_ 1 No sanitary convenience provided for occupied premises 3 Rendering tallow within jurisdictional limits______ 1 Ply-wheel pit holding stagnant, mosquito-breeding water _________________________ 2 Cattle and hog storage warehouse unsanitary______ 1 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Car "green" hides on track within city limits 1 Dog housed indoors, causing nuisance 1 Tin roofing in yard holding stormwater, mosquitoee breeding in same 2 Bats in house 1 Houses open to trespassing and used in unsanitary manner _ 3 Drainage of yards defective- 41 Drainage of lots defective 5 Rainfall running into houses. 3 Drainage under houses defective 42 Drainage of alleys defective_ 2 Railroad rights-of-way and ditches with defective drainage _---- 4 Leaking water fixtures referred to Water Department_ 780 Privy vaults reported to Director of Public Works for cleaning ________________ 902 Surface vaults reported to Director of Public Works for cleaning ______________ 15 Drawer closets reported to Director of Public Works for cleaning 142 Dry wells reported to Director of Public Works for cleaning ________ 4 Privy vault curbing and brickwork reported for repairs 79 Low places in streets and lanes reported 9 City cesspools choked______- 4 City sewers reported in bad order-_____ 2 Docket on account violation Garbage Receptacle Ordinance ___ 373 Docket for rendering tallow within jurisdietional limits 1 Docket on account violation Rank Vegetation Ordinance _-_-__________________ 4 Docket on account violating Milk Ordinance-__ 9 Docket on account interfering with inspector in discharge of duty______________ 4 Docket on account no repairing defective plumbing and sewers _________________________ 12 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 228 Docket on account not properly disposing of manure__ 2 Docket on account maintaining filthy premises 8 Docket on account throwing slops into street______ 1 Docket on account selling condemned food________ 1 Docket on account keeping hogs within jurisdietional limits _____________________ 5 Bathtubs referred to Inspector of Plumbing_____ 2 Bar waste trays referred to Inspector of Plumbing___ 1 Vent pipes referred to Inspector of Plumbing 4 Closet bowls referred to Inspector of Plumbing. 5 Old water closets referred to Inspector of Plumbing__ 3 Sewer connections referred to Inspector of Plumbing_ 2 Sink waste pipe referred to Inspector of Plumbing_ 1 The Milk Law. The inspection of milk has been carried out as provided for by law. While there is a continual improvement in the quality of the milk sold here, there is still room for bettering conditions which surround the production of this food. While the skimming of milk and .the addition of water is but seldom practiced, there is not the same improvement in the cleanliness of the product. This report should mention the good services of Mr. B. L. McDonald, who has charge of the disinfecting plant. With this man in charge of a disagreeable function, your administration and the taxpayers are well served. Again, your Health Officer would call your attention to the colonized negro districts which call for the investigation of a commission which will deal fairly with a situation which has threatened us for years and the conditions, sanitary and social, are but growing worse. There are many evils which are not apparent to the public and remedies should be applied to these sanitary and social evils which are hidden and they 234 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT can only be remedied by efforts outside of established official control. The work of the Bacteriological Laboratory will be dwelt on by Dr. V. H. Bassett in a report accompanying this one. To you, the Health Officer would return his thanks for many evidences of thonghtfulness displayed, not only to me, but to the subordinates of this department. Very respectfully, W. F. BBUNNEB, M. D., Health Officer. Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in Oily of Savannah, Qa., for 1911. CAUSE OP DEATH A _V>AGIQ (\~f VI finuv Alcoholism Anemia Aneurism ___ ____ _ A tv_nl P Y v Appendicitis __________ Arterio sclerosis __ __ Asthenia . Asthma .__ __ Brain, congestion of Brain, infiamation ofBright's disease _._ Bronchitis ______ Bronchitis, capillary Brain, hemorrhage off^ftn _*_-,?* Cancer of breast Cancer of liver _______ Cancer of face I 9 r i t>- W 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * I 9 C 1 9 5 1 1 2 7 t> 8 I W 9: 5 1 C 1 1 1 1 | 1 W 1 2 6 1 I ! C 9, 3 9, fi 1 1 1 ^ 1 < W 1 1 8 1 7 1 1 1 -t t C 3 3 7 3 t i W 7. f 1 1 1 4 1 1 e C 1 3 ^ 1 1 4 1 W 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 9 C 1 PI 1 1 1 3 1 1 F W 1 If 1 1 7 1 3 0 1 3 1 11 1 1 1 1 W ? 5 1 1 _ f ! C 1 1 91 1 1 9 i i c W 1 P 1 1 4 2 1 j 1 C 2 1 1 1 10 ^ i -^ < C W 4 f.: 1 1 1 | > C 1 1 1 1 111 1 i W 1 9: 5 1 1 > 5 c 2 1 1 5 1 1 3 7 2 1 W 2 M _ i 5 0 1 i H 2 2 8 1 g W 1 4 1 1 16 5 5 1 3 52 2 1 3 8 1 8 a * 0 2 3 4 2 2 10 3 4 Ifi 86 1 3 7 2 2 |1 WX 1 \ i If f f 4f i 1f' 4 1f ? 13f 14 5 f If r i 1C Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in Oity of Savannah, Oa., for 1911. CAUSE OF DEATH f*ftn/wi* f\f IftpvriY Cancer of rectum Cancer of stomach Cancer of uterus Child birth. _____ . Cholera infantum Cirrhosis of liver ______ , Convulsions Convulsions, puerperal Cord, hemorrhage of Cystitis ______________ Chorea __ _ Dementia. __ ______ Diabetes _______ Diarrhoea ___ Diphtheria _ . __ . Dropsy _______ Dysentery ._ Emphysema . _ Embolism ___ Endocarditis __ Enteritis . _____ Entero colitis ____ . Epilepsy __ i i i t tW 1 1 9, 4 | a O 1 6 1 1 a 1 1 I s V i w i 1 1 t) 1 i > i c 1 5 1 1 ? 1 1 4 < W 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 C 1 1 f. 1 3 * 1 4 W 1 1 1 1 1 ?, 4 4 I C 1 1 5 1 2 4 1 1 I tk W 1 1 a i 1 1 i ?, 1 *< I c 1 ? a i 5 6 t w 1 1 1 3 t C 1 1 8 1 ?, < (i 3 p > W 1 ?, 1 1 !* 3"S 0 1 4 4 4 4 * W 1 1 ?, 3 _> 2 i c 5 1 1 1 1 5 c W ?, | i 1 C 4 ?, 1 ?, 1 2 2 4 < W 1 1 1 1 3 4 I C 1 a 3 1 5> ?! 2 3 1 * W 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 | > 85 0 1 2 1 3 1 (. W 9, 1 1 4 LI S 0 1 3 1 2 1 W 1 3 4 4 4 1 3 ?, 1 1 1 7 1 9 5 1 3 14 21 I O '/, ?, 1 1 5 47 3 1 ?, fi 7 ?! 13 10 5 ?2 15 2fi 1 !l <2 W-0 1 5 6 5 fi 1 fi 50 5 1 ? 1 1 13 8 11 13 15 1 8 46 15 47 1 CO Empyacmia _ _._ _______ Fever, malarial _ _______ Fever, puerperal _________ Fever, typhoid ____________ Gangrene _ _______________ Gastritis ____ Gastro enteritis TT0fl.t*_* Hiccifttt.^ Heart disease, valvular Hydroeephalus __ ___ Ileo colitis ____ _ _______ Influenza __ . ___ Indigestion, acute- _______ Intestines, obstruction of Jaundice ____ ______ Laryngitis ____ ___________ Liver, congestion of ______ Liver, yellow atrophy ____ Lues _ _ ___ _ ____ Lungs, congestion of _____ Lungs, oedema of. _______ Leukaemia _______ Marasmus _______________ Measles ____ ________ Meningitis ____ ______ Meningitis, cerebro-spinal Meningitis, tubercular. ___ Myelitis ________ Myocarditis ___ - __ Neuntis __ _ ______ Old age. Pyothorax ____ _ _____ Patent foramen Ovale Paralysis _______ _ 5141 f,?1aa iaai fi411 ?, 3 ?, 41as 1111 ?, 1111 ?, 1311 ?, 1a 13 ii111744 815316115 131 ?, 3 1 t, ?:111132 1 9, 3111 fi41121 1 I111313 41341 ?! ?!1?115 ?, 94113131111 fi1 811 ?, 1 fi11?5 ?. 11 ?, 912 5133151 ?,1 112 ?, ?, 111?2 fi9 ?,11 fi42 11121122 15t1 ?,312 1111f\?132 fi111??11 fi12 3112111?313I fi134 fi13114 511112 I31 ?, 314a42 71 1715 99 fi228174141? ?1 fi 13??71 311 22 2 _1Hi6 24 18 Q 17 ?, 24S3 9, a3 ?, ?, 5014 3fi1 10 2?,1 32 2 652 23 23 64 2224 17 25 1271233632 7229 4832 171 5311 64 Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in City of Savannah, Qa., for 1011. CAUSE OP DEATH Pellagra ______ Peritonitis _____ . Pleurisy _______ . Pneumonia ___ . Pneumonia, broncha.. Pyaemia ____ _ Prostatitis _____ . Polio-myelitis . _ . Rheumatism ___ . _ Septicaemia ____ . Septicaemia, puerperal Spina biflda _____ Stomatitis ._ Syphilis ______ . Tetanus ________ Toxaemia _ Trlsmus nascentlum... Tuberculosis .. Tumor of abdomen Undefined ____ Uraemia Whooping cough ___ January W 1 7 1 1 2 3 1 1 50 0 3 1 42 2 4 1 91 10 12 ?, 153 February W 2 5 1 3 38 c 1 2 19 3 ?, 2 1 1 5 5 1 97 I W 6 3 2 1 47 C ?, 21 2 2 6 1 10 6 1 3 130 1 W 1 3 3 2 4 1 3 62 C 2 22 3 1 1 fi 3 8 3 4 113 & a w i 6 1 1 1 1 5 * 3 54 C 11 1 1 1 9, 1 1 9 7 3 99 >i w 2 ?, 5 1 1 1 60 C 4 2 5 1 1 15 5 1 2 113 ft 3 W 2 1 1 2 "1 45 C 1 6 1 2 1 1 2 5 5 1 4 89 *j 3 W 2 1 3 1 1 1 4f) C 5 3 1 1 9 1 1 73 September W 1 "i 6 1 4 38 C 1 1 3 11 6 1 74 October W 1 1 1 6 1 "l 47 C 1 1 3 1 1 5 1 12 1 6 1 1 93 November W 2 4 1 2 "1 2 52 C 2 2 1 7 1 3 2 3 16 "7 1 1 107 December W ... 4 1 1 2 3 " 35 C 3 "i 18 1 1 2 1 4 " 1 93 I W 3 7 41 10 1 1 3 4 1 1 3 4 4 "42 4 15 5 9 568 C 10 9 6 159 13 2 1 20 1 1 35 11 2 12 114 1 68 8 21 1,234 pW-C 13 16 6 200 23 2 1 1 4 24 2 1 1 38 15 6 12 156 5 83 13 30 1,802 Age Summary. MONTHS. January _ __ February _ _ March _______ April ________ May _________ June _________ July ___ ... August ______ September __ October _____ November _ December _ Total. __ fe| W 5 2 5 14 7 7 9 7 6 6 8 3 79 C 16 16 20 26 22 9 12 20 18 13 221 Between 2 Years land W 1 "2 3 5 5 1 2 1 1 2 23 C 3 5 8 2 7 5 6 6 3 3 1 3 52 Between Years 2 and5 W 2 "i 5 6 1 "I 4 3 1 29 C 11 6 t ( \ 8 4 f ft 3 4 \ 62 Between Years 5 and10 W 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 10 C R 8 2 8 1 2 3 3 39 Between 10 and2Years W 3 "2 "I 5 2 3 2 23 C 12 8 16 5 6 7 ~7 5 4 6 4 80 Between 20 and3Years W 5 1 1 8 5 7 3 3 7 3 5 50 0 33 22 24 13 12 17 11 1 15 17 20 203 Between and 403Years W 4 4 7 .3 3 7 5 4 7 7 4 57 C 1011 12 10 14 10 7 13 20 10 154 Between and 504Years W 5 5 6 5 6 6 7 4 4 5 5 60 C 12 il 15 12 1( 11 ct 17 16 16 174 * W 5 10 7 6 5 3 1 4 5 7 11 3 67 C 19 7 15 18 6 15 13 7 7 7 8 17 139 Between and 706Years W 9 7 4 11 8 4 10 9 6 3 5 5 81 C 9 ~2 6 7 4 4 5 5 6 3 53 Between 70 and8Years W 7 3 8 5 7 4 3 4 4 2 . 2 51 C 3 ~5 4 3 1 1 4 2 1 5 8 37 Between and 90Years 80 W 3 3 4 2 2 5 3 3 3 ~4 3 35 C 2 ~2 1 4 3 ~2 4 18 Between 100 90andYears W 1 3 C 1 1 2 Over Years 100 W C a i W 50 38 47 62 54 60 45 38 47 52 35 568 0 153 97 130 113 99 113 89 73 74 107 93 1,234 Total Grand W&C 203 135 177 175 153 173 134 113 112 140 159 128 1,802 DO Deaths from Violence, Still Birth* Premature Births, Etc. CAUSE OF DEATH ACCIDENTS Burns Drowned Electrocuted _ __ .__ ..... Gunshot wound - _ ...... Inhaling noxious gases. Internal Injuries ____....... Poison, potash __ ...___. Pelvis, fracture of ___ ... Skull, fracture of __________ Spine, fracture of ___ .... Thigh, fracture of __........ Suffocation _____ ....... Total.. _____ .. HOMICIDES Gunshot wound _____ .. Incised wound ______________ Skull, fracture of ___..... Total _........_.... I t - w 1 1 ? I I t C 3 3 I< i w i i ? i * >4 C 1 1 ? 4 1 1 1 ; w 1 i ?, 3 I C < w 4 1 C 1 1 "? I w 1 1 ? X C - < 1 * w - t C 2 1 2 fi 3 1 1 5 j W - > i C 1 ?, 3 1 1 ?, ' W 1 1 ? 1 1 i 4 0 ?, 1 1 ? _ ? ? j W I 2 0 1 1 ? 3 3 1 1 W 1 1 1 1 ?, I | > C 1 2 1 1 1 ? ] W ! 1 ? ? 4 i 5 5 C 2 1 1 1 "fi 1 1 * W 1 1 ~? 4 1 C ?, 1 1 2 ? n W 8 2 1 2 4 1 1 ~14 4 1 R 1 C 4 7 3 1 1 7 1 1 10 1 1 ~37 14 3 1 18 "9*3 11lg w&c 7 9 3 2 1 9 1 1 14 1 1 2 fi1 18 4 1 23 Deaths from Violence, Still Births, Premature Births, Etc. CAUSE OF DEATH SUICIDES Asphyxiation _ __ .._ _ Gunshot wound _ ___ _ Poison, morphine _ ______ Poison, opium _ Total __ _____ __ Still births __.____._ ____ Premature births _ __ Deaths under 10 years ______ Deaths without physician _ January W 5 9 1 C 12 ?, 38 27 Pebraary W 1 1 3 4 3 C 17 33 12 1 W 2 O 12 C 13 38 32 ,-l 1 < W 3 3 19 1 C 17 42 21 >, a S W 1 1 9, 7 2 15 1 C 14 1 43 19 I > W 1 1 2 5 19 3 C 22 37 20 t s W 1 1 7 2 15 1 C 24 2 34 11 +ito a 5 W i i 3 1 8 C 19 1 19 12 September W 1 1 8 ~9 1 C 20 1 18 14 October W 7 1 12 C 37 1 29 18 November W 2 1 13 C 17 24 18 December W 1 2 6 2 C 20 2 19 22 3 +> w 3 2 1 1 7 50 20 141 13 C 232 10 374 226 oj_ So r w&o 3 2 1 1 7 282 30 515 239 I CO 3 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Longevity Table. WHITEMALES Age WH IT KFRM A TVBH Age Hansman, Wm. H McAvoy, Arthur Anderson, Royal ________ Mims, Michael _ Shea, Dennis Foster, Christian Groves, Robert __________ Herman, Peter __. Maniganlt, Joseph . Gavin, John ___ Biley, John -_______ Smith, G. A. __-_. Ulmer, John C. Kehoe, Peter __. Snllivan, Jeremiah ______ Carson, Carohill H..__. Floyd, Eldridge Leffler, Abraham . Samuels, Abraham __... Waite, W. A. _. Barrett, Jno. H. Lndwidge, Geo. C. O'Donoghu, Jno. B. ______ Bonnell, J. H. _. Garfunkel, B. M. ___. Leacy, Peter . Appelle, Theodore . Fritz, Oscar . Kiernan, William . Johnson, David S. L. Fleetwood, Wm. H.. Hamilton, Thomas . Hennis, Jos. J.. Niedenietter, John . Young, W. H. BL.. Burroughs, J. W. - Eason, Michael M.. Morns, K. .- Nettles, Chas. E.. Scanlon, Wm. - Smith, Chas. . Taylor, G. W. __- Welch, Moses - 90 89 88 88 86 84 83 83 83 82 82 82 82 81 81 80 80 80 80 77 75 75 75 74 74 74 73 73 73 72 71 71 71 71 71 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 Gratzick, Josephine, MrsCole, Lizzie, Mrs.___. Cope, Jacksonia, H. A, Mrs. __________ Fell, John R, Mrs.____ Dittmer, Sarah E, Mrs._ Hass, Harriet J, Mrs.____ Hernandez, Jane, Mrs. Monroe, Nancy, Mrs.__ Winters, Frederica, Mrs... Wright, Mary I., Mrs__ Cahil, Maria, Mrs.___. Hull, Frances B, Mrs_ Oppenheimer, Hannah J_ Wolt Salina, Mrs. __. Behnken, Johanna, Mrs. Evinger, S., Mrs. ___. Ilderton, Mary A_ Mrs.___ Shaman, W. S, Mrs.____ Thomas, Caroline, Mrs. ... Thompson, Sarah, Mrs._ Broderlck, Catherine, Mrs. Garrity, Margaret J., Mrs. Welch, Hannah, Mrs.____ Koran, Mary, Mrs_.____ Graybill, Carolina, Mrs. Malpass, A., Mrs.._ Grigor, Elizabeth, Mrs. _ O*Leary, Mary, Mrs._______ Bothchild, Hannah, Mrs... Bambriek, Hannab, Mrs... Sheitall, Sarah E., Mrs.... Anderson, Pelonia, Mrs._ Best, Mozelle, Mrs. Brown, Louise M_ Mrs.... Syck, Rachel, Mrs... Carpenter, Josephine M., Mrs. __-__ ._ Blocker, Sarah N_ Mrs.... Handle, Levy, Mrs.___ Owens, Abigoll J, Mrs.___ Baker, Annie, Mrs...______ Conohan, Catherine, MrsBrown, Emily, Mrs._______ Heyward, Meta, C_ Miss.. Lindsay, Martha J_ Miss Nash, Jane C., Mrs.________ Otto; Anna, Mrs._______ Powers, Mary, Mrs.I Stevens, Annie, Mrs.I 93 89 89 87 87 85 85 85 85 84 84 84 83 81 81 81 SI 81 81 80 80 80 78 77 77 76 7676 75 75 74 74 74 74 74 72 72 72 71 71 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Longevity Table. OOLOBED MALES Alford, Wm. _ - ___ Brown, Joe __ _ _ Brown, Abraham _ __ Flood, Henry _ _ __ Mitchell, Theodore L._ _ Lee, Henry H. _ _ Thomas, James _.__ ______ Drayton, Jacob White, George - __ Williams, Isaac __ _ ______ Unknown Man _ _____ Jenkins, Joseph ____ Willis, Frank __ _ __..__. Pettigrew Dan. ____ _ _ Wahls, Chas. _ __ _ __ Washington, George ______ Jones, Crawford _ Baltimore, Unknown _____ Lloyd, Samuel L. _ Aiken, Henry _____________ Anderson, Bernic _ _ Blake, John _ _ __ Brown, Abraham ___ Carter, Daniel __. ______ Fanner, James ___________ Flood, Tena ____ _ Gardner, Robert __________ Hams, Henry _ Warner, Henry _____ Age 97 87 85 85 85 82 82 80 80 80 80 78 76 75 75 75 74 72 72 791 72 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 COLORED FEMALE Jackson, Lavinnia - ___. Manigo, Diana ___________ Brown, Elizabeth . ___ ___ Grahan, Ruth ____________ Preston, Martha _ _ _____ Gibs, Isabella V.__ _ __ Mann, Maria Finley, Patsy ______ Evans, Melvin ___ _________ Pye, Sarah ____ _ _____ Stirrup, Sarah ___________ Drayton, Rebecca ___ _ ._ Fripp, Julia _ _ _ __ _____ Wallace, Catherine _______ Harlord, Priscilla ________ Hunter, Rachel _ __ Mayas, Sarah Monroe, Morence ____ _____ Simmons, Martha __ ______ TTarrfa, Ffmnfe Mitchell, Julia ___ _ __._ Brown, Josephine _ T.'fnrlsi T ft TIP Dorsey, Mary __________ Johnson, Alice _______ Jones, Ella _ _ Robinson, Celia _ ____ ___ Age 90 8fi 85 85 85 84 tt* 80 79 78 78 77 77 7fi 75 75 75 75 75 72 72 71 70 70 70 70 70 Nativity. PLACE OP BIRTH Savannah .... ________ Georgia other than Savannah South Carolina -_ __ North Carolina _ Florida ________ "\fflw YAT*|T Virginia _______ A 1 nV_f_TTtft TVTflTvl ATlH TP*_in n 6 vl vftTi \ n. Maine __ . "JUT n o o o i*hii G o^" a Mississippi Tennessee _ -_ ___ Michigan _. __ New Jersey ____ Ohio _________ Vermont ___ Connecticut _ Delaware _ -_ District of Columbia. & ! w 7 19 5 3 ?. 1 1 C 28 72 40 ... 2 1 1 I V 5 12 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C 16 43 31 1 2 1 1 I W 4 21 7 1 ?, ... 1 C 24 73 24 1 1 1 1 1 W 14 24 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C 24 68 17 ?, 1 . & S W 7 27 16 3 1 1 C 23 58 14 1 i? W 10 33 7 1 1 1 C 26 64 21 2 1 W 8 21 5 1 2 1 1 C 16 55 17 1 _> ! W 3 17 7 1 1 1 1 C 17 42 11 2 1 | W 5 20 1 1 1 7, 1 C 17 39 13 "1 1 2 3! w 4 23 1 1 1 1 1 1 C 21 52 14 1 1 1 W 6 23 6 2 1 f, 1 1 1 1 1 1 i C 20 52 24 1 4 1 1 | W 6 19 5 1 1 0 12 52 25 1 "1 I W 79 259 '57 10 5 14 2 3 5 5 4 4 1 2 ?, 9, ?, ?: 1 1 1 C 244 670 251 10 10 10 6 3 2 1 f "3 ^ W-0 323 929 308 20 18 14 12 9 8 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Illinois __-_- Kentucky .. _ ._ Rhode Island United States ________ Ireland __ _ __ , _ Germany .. __________ England ______ _ _ West Indies __________ Canada __. __ _ _ Eussia _____________ Scotland __ ___ ______ Finland _______________ Norway and SwedenPoland __ ___________ Austria ______ __ Belgium __ _ Denmark __ _________ I*rance ________________ Greece _____________ Hungary ______________ Italy ______________ Portugal ______________ Boumanla ____________ Switzerland __ ______ Syria ____________ Unknown _____________ Total... ___ ._ 7 9, 111 50 1 f,3 153 1 2 1 ?, 51 38 11 97 4 11111 47 1 13 130 3 1 ?, 11112 62 1 113 3 ?, 1111 54 12 99 3 ?, ?, 60 113 1 11111 45 _ 89 24111 40 73 12 ?,11 38 __.1 74 1 3 fi1111 47 ...3 93 1 2 ?, ?, 52 13 107 111 35 f 93 11 4 32 as 14 2 33???111 1 1111116 568 1 3 4 1 1 17 1,234 1 1 1 7 32 25 14 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23 1,802 i 03 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 237 REPORT OF CITY BACTERIOLOGIST SAVANNAH, GA., January 1,1912. DR. W. P. BRUNNEB, Health Officer and Secretary, Board of Sanitary Commissioners, SAVANNAH, GA. Sm:The report of the City Bacteriologist, covering the work of the Municipal Laboratory for the period (beginning January 1, 1911, and ending December 31, 1911, is here submitted. In general the work of the laboratory has increased in a very satisfactory way. The total number of examinations has increased about 15 per cent; the clinical examinations about 22 per cent., and the examinations of milk, cream, ice cream and other food about 14 per cent. Not only has there been this numerical increase, but also the general character of the work has been much improved, largely due to increased facilities. The regulations governing the work of this department are given below. Clinical examinations which have no bearing on Public Health are not made. A number of examinations have been made for other departments on order of the Health Officer. During the year, the facilities of the laboratory have been offered for the diagnosis of specific disease. A dark field illuminating apparatus has been secured and examinations for the Treponema pallidum are made when such work does not interfere with the regular work of the laboratory. Since there is no provision for public prophylaxis of venereal diseases, such examinations are not made a part of the regular routine. 238______ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ The laboratory places at the disposal of the physicians of Savannah, free of charge, the following services, which have a bearing upon the control of public health: (1) Examination of throat cultures for diptheria bacilli; (2) Examination of blood for Widal reaction in suspected cases of typhoid fever; (3) Examination of blood for malarial parasites; (4) Examination of sputum for tubercle bacilli; (5) Examination of dogs for diagnosis of rabies; (6) Examination of feces for ova of hookworm and other parasites; (7) Such special examinations of ice, water, and of milk and other food used in Savannah, as shall be determined necessary by the Health Officer. In addition to the above, the following examinations are now made: (8) Examination of urine of typhoid patients, for the diazo-reaction; (9) Examination of urine of typhoid patients, by culture methods; (10) Examination of blood of typhoid patients, by culture methods ; (11) Examination of blood of typhoid patients (leucocyte count and differential count). (12) Examination of exudate from eases of opthalmia. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT (13) Examination of fluid obtained by lumbar puncture, for the diagnosis of meningitis. The work will be extended as indicated by the needs of the community. Physicians are requested to communicate with the department in regard to such special needs, and to refer requests for all special examinations to the Health Officer. For the present, examinations other than those listed above will not be undertaken, except on special order of the Health Officer. The laboratory has in stock special outfits for the securing of material for examination. Outfits may be secured and material left for examination at any one of the following stations: (1) Huff's Pharmacy, 122 West Broad street; (2) Knight's Pharmacy, 102 Oglethorpe avenue, East; (3) Solomons' Drug Store, 336 Bull street; (4) Kieffer's Drug Store, West Broad street and Park avenue. (5) Persse's Drug Store, 202 Henry street, East. Specimens left at the stations during the day will be collected at 5 p. m. Specimens may be left at the laboratory until 6 p. m. Diptheria cultures, which require prompt "examination," may be left after office hours at Knight's Pharmacy, 102 Oglethorpe avenue, East, where an incubator is maintained. If a bacterioseopic examination is required, physicians should communicate with the bacteriologist, (residence 402 Henry street, East,; telephone No. 4024.) Reports are made to physicians by telephone as soon as the examinations are completed. Diptheria cultures are 240_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________ examined first, and reported usually by 10 o'clock a. m. Widal examinations and other laboratory tests for typhoid fever are next made, and reported usually by 11 o'clock a. m. The examination of sputum and other material is then undertaken, the reports being made usually by midday. Written reports, on suitable blanks, are also made to physicians, to avoid the possibility of error. Every effort is made to secure accuracy in reports. Daily reports of all cases which are required by law to be reported are made to the Health Officer. Physicians are respectfully requested to note that these reports do not take the place of reports .by physicians, as required by law. and which should also be made in writing to the Health Officer. Blanks for this purpose are placed in each outfit. A monthly statement, covering the work of each period, is-made to the Board of Sanitary Commissioners. The results of the laboratory examinations are entered on the data blanks, which are numbered serially, and filed "for reference. For the convenience of physicians, and for ready reference to the results of the examinations, the data blanks are also indexed alphabetically. An inventory of apparatus and supplies, the property of the city, has been made and entered on a card index. Additional apparatus and supplies, as purchased, are entered on this index. An account of the number and character of the outfits supplied to the culture stations and to physicians is also kept. Accounts are also kept of the supplies used in the work of the laboratory, and of apparatus broken or injured in the course of the routine work. Accounts of incidental and other running expenses are kept, in the interest of economical administration, and to furnish a basis for estimates. In order that physicians may easily collect. pathological material for examination, portable and convenient outfits MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________241 for that purpose have been prepared, accompanied by printed data blanks. These outfits can be secured by physicians at the culture stations, as listed in the letter to physicians. It is proposed also to place outfits in the hospitals of the city. The following outfits are available: (1) Outfit (box, sterile bottle, and blank) for sputum in cases of suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. (2) Outfit (culture tube and sterile swabs) for making throat cultures in eases of suspected diptheria. Blanks are furnished for diagnosis and for control of quarantine. (3) Outfit (slide holder, slide, lancet, and blank) for the Widal examination of blood from cases of suspected typhoid fever. (4) Outfit (box, sterile vial, and blank) for the examination of urine from cases of suspected typhoid fever. (5) Outfit (culture tube and pipette, with lancet and blank) for blood culture in cases of suspected typhoid fever. (6) Outfit (flask of nutrient medium, sterile syringe, blank, etc.) for blood cultures in cases of suspected typhoid fever. (7) Outfit (box, slides, lancet, and blank) for blood examination for detection of parasites in cases of suspected malarial infection. (8) Outfit (box, sterile bottle, and blank) for the collection of feees and other material in cases of suspected infection with animal parasites. (9) Outfit (box, sterile vial, and blank) for the collection of spinal fluid in cases 6f suspected cerebro-spinal fever. 242 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT (10) Outfit (box, culture tube, slide, swab, and blank) for examination of exudate from the eye in eases of suspected opthalmia. The examinations made during the current year are presented in tabular form as follows: Table I. Number of examinations of all kinds since the establishment of the laboratory. Total number of examinations for tuberculosis_ 1,117 Total number of examinations for typhoid fever____ 860 Total number of examinations for diptheria______ 2,206 Total number of examinations for malaria.___ 709 Total number of examinations for animal parasites (other than malaria) 677 Total number of examinations of meningitis______ 100 Total number of examinations of milk, cream, ice cream, and other food_________________15,663 Total number of examinations for special purposes_ 509 Grand Total_______________________21,841 1911 Sputum examinations for tubercle bacilli, positive. Sputum examinations for tubercle bacilli, negative. Diphtheria cultures for diagnosis, positive __ Diphtheria cultures lor diagnosis, negative. _ Diphtheria cultures for quarantine, positive _ Diphtheria cultures for quarantine, negative __ ._ Typhoid fever, Widal tests, positive. . Typhoid fever, Widal tests, negative. __ Typhoid fever, Widal tests, suggestive _. _ Typhoid fever, urine examinations ___ _ Malarial fever, blood examinations, positive _ Malarial fever, blood examinations, negative Animal parasites (other than malarial), positiveAnimal parasites (other than malarial), negativeMeningitis, positive ____ _ Meningitis, negative _ _. ___ . _____ Special examinations __ ___ ______ ___ Chemical examiantions of milk, cream, ice cream and other food __ _ _ ___ _ ___ Bacteriological examinations of milk, cream, ice cream and other food _ _ _ Total examinations for the year January 13 41 17 15 11 5 3 K 2 1 2 9 2 3 15 1 11 4fifl 333 949 February 9 29 13 9 27 24 4 3 4 1 5 1 10 14 1 13 338 987 702 ,g 1 8 40 1ft 32 1fi 14 5 8 5 2 11 1 12 3? 13 16 383 349 963 * * f 7 35 10 24 14 10 3 11 6 1 ?,1 1 7 2 4 13 330 304 803 I 5 27 3 10 18 5 8 6 1 29 "~5 ?, 1 12 388 3fi2 901 >-a 5 19 Q 6 5 4 55 30 35 4 1 7!9I 3 10 11 262 300 785 1 7 20 4 3 4 4 8 07 3 3 10 "16 1 5 UK 339 793 M U 9 23 11 2 7 2 11 ft 3 6 8 4 10 14 453 437 1,008 September 9 12 22 15 27 14 5 Ifi 3 3 15 2 10 1 11 376 370 916 October 9 11 AR 36 57 40 2 17 2 3 1? 5 9 5 319 309 882 November 7 27 23 38 66 42 2 8 1 1 20 3 12 1 1 15 214 204 685 ,,,_ . December 7 14 20 22 30 ?f 6 1 1 7 3 5 22 231 227 621 3 1 95 298 188 212 282 194 97 161 74 10 23 169 25 103 66 23 148 4,099 3,831 10,098 6o S3 09 (" 2j I fe t-< 5 . a'II | 244 ____ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________ Examination of Sputum for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis. The number of examinations of sputum for tubercle bacilli was about the same this year as in 1910, reaching a total of 393 laboratory examinations. This is taken to indicate that the facilities for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis offered by this department are very generally used by the physicians of the city. Of the total number of examinations 95 were positive and 298 negative. Each negative specimen was examined for a period of 34 minutes (average) before the search for bacilli was abandoned. In a majority of instances, more than one specimen was examined, and in very many a number of specimens was examined before a negative report was made. It is believed that examinations made in this way are of great value in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. While it is not claimed that the diagnosis of tuberculosis should be made by the sputum examination as the primary and most important measure,quite the contrary,still, it is undeniable that in an appreciable number of instances, the positive sputum examination has been of great service in the making of an early diagnosis. This, however, is the exception, and not the rule. The use of special methods of treating sputum by centrifugalization and sedimentation, would shorten the time of examination and perhaps yield a larger percentage of positive results in the earlier examinations. Examinations of Blood Specimens for Malarial Parasites. So far as can be judged from the number of laboratory examinations, malarial fever was not so common in 1911 as in 1910, the total number of examinations and especially the positive examinations being much less. The special conditions which increased the number of examinations in 1910 did not exist this year. In all, 192 blood smears were examined for malarial parasites; of these examinations, 23 were posi- ___ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________245 tive and 169 negative. An average time of 29 minutes was spent in searching for parasites in each negative specimen before a negative report was made. The Bomanowsky stain and that of Koch were used, the latter being especially available for rapid examination and quick diagnosis, enabling an immediate report to be made in many instances. Of these infections, 6 were with tertian parasites; 5 with tertian parasites (double brood); 12 were with aestivo-autumnal parasites; and 2 double infections with both tertian and aestivo-autumnal parasites. As in 1910, the aestivoautumnal infections largely predominate. Examinations of Blood and Urine for the Diagnosis of Typhoid Fever. There was a marked increase in the number of examinations made for the diagnosis of typhoid fever. This was on account of the epidemic occurring in the latter part of May and in June, July and August. In all, 332 examinations of blood were made, of which 97 were positive and the remaining number negative or unsatisfactory. 'JSliile the Widal test is often of great help in the diagnosis o| typhoid fever, it must be confessed that it is often disappointing and a failure when it is most needed. The results of the test in the milder types of the fever prevalent in the South are espcially disappointing. Urine tests are often of value, though riot absolutely diagnostic. The more common use of blood cultures and also the making of complete blood examinations, would, I believe, do much to clear the uncertainty of diagnosis in many cases. Widal tests, to be most useful, should be made repeatedly until an exact diagnosis is made by this or other means. In many instances a blood examination would exclude typhoid fever in die beginning. It is recommended that the examination of blood, stools and urine be made obligatory to secure early diagnoses in doubtful cases. 246 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Animal Parasites. In all, 128 specimens were examined for animal parasites, with the following results: Hookworm, negative103 Hookworm, positive 22 Cercomonas intestinalis_ 1 Amebas and Cercomonas (duplicate specimens)_ 2 The common occurrence of Uncinariasis in this locality should result in a larger number of specimens being submitted for examination. The difficulty of securing specimens of stools is probably the cause of the limited use of the facilities for the diagnosis of this disease. Meningitis. An epidemic of cerebro-spinal fever occurred during the year, becoming established in January, reaching its maximum in the latter part of February and declining in April. The infection was traced to a case of indefinite character in November, 1910, which had been treated as cerebro-spinal fever. During the year 89 examinations were made of meningeal fluid, most of the examinations being made during the epidemic. Diagnosis was made in 66 cases by baeterioscopic examination, confirmed in many instances by culture. As the epidemic became well established, many cases came under observation in which the clinical picture was so characteristic that the diagnosis was made without submitting cerebro-spinal fluid for examination bacteriologically. Of the cases negative for meninogcoccus, two were found to be infections with other organisms; one with the pneumoecus, the other with staphyloeoeeus (probably S. pyogenes aureus). Neither of these infections occurred during the height of the epidemic. MAYOR'S ANNUAL EEPORT 247 Babies. During the year seven animals have been examined for rabies, three with positive results, four with negative results, as follows: Month of March: 1 dog's head, positive diagnosis of rabies; 1 cat's head, positive diagnosis of rabies. Month of April: 1 monkey's head, negative diagnosis of rabies. Month of August: 1 dog's head, negative diagnosis of rabies. Month of September: 1 hog's head, negative diagnosis of rabies. Month of November: 1 dog's head, negative diagnosis of rabies; 1 dog's head, positive diagnosis of rabies. t In the ease of the dog submitted for examination in August, the veterinary surgeon who had examined the dog during life made a diagnosis of rabies. The condition of the dog's head was such that a positive diagnosis could not be secured by means of the laboratory examination and the finding of the veterinary was accepted and the Pasteur treatment ordered for the person bitten. During the past three years over 25 animals have been submitted for examination and over half of these have been rabid. Not less than 25 people have been compelled to take the troublesome, painful, and expensive preventive treatment on account of having been bitten by these animals. None of the patients who have taken treatment have developed the disease, but during the past year, the life of a little girl was lost through hydrophobia following the bite of a rabid dog. 348 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT In this instance, the dog's head was not submitted for examination, and preventive treatment not given. It is evident that the infection of rabies is constantly present, and that any given time rabid animals are present in the streets and alleys of this city. The large number of unlicensed dogs wandering on the streets are a menace to the children of this city. During the year, the little daughter of one of our physicians was bitten by a rabid street dog. It is recommended that measures be taken to control this infection, lest an epidemic of rabies occur. The best preventive measure is the requirement of muzzling all dogs which are allowed to run at large. If this be deemed inexpedient, the proper enforcement of the ordinances relating to the licensing of dogs and the catching and destruction of unlicensed dogs would greatly limit the number of dogs on the street and lessen the danger of hydrophobia. It is recommended that a dog catcher be appointed to catch and destroy unlicensed dogs and that a dog pound be established. On account of the serious danger to life in the event of a person being bitten by a rabid dog, in all instances where a person is bitten by a dog, a physician should be summoned and the wound cauterized. The thorough and efficient cauterization of the wound greatly lessens the danger of infection. Turpentine, hydrogen peroxide, and carbolic acid are worthless for this purpose. Silver nitrate is of little value. The wound should be thoroughly cauterized with the actual cautery or with fuming nitric acid, which should only be applied by a physician. Any dog suspected of rabies should be kept under observation and not killed unless running at large and endangering others. If the dog is really rabid, the course of the disease will leave little doubt, in the mind of an experienced observer, of the nature of the disease. If it becomes necessary to Mil the suspected animal, the head should not be injured, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________349 since the diagnosis is determined by the examination of the brain. The methods recommended by the Laboratory Section of the American Public Health Association for the diagnosis of rabies are used in this laboratory for the examination of suspected animals. Diptheria.. The numbers of examinations for the diagnosis and control of diptheria increased over 40 per cent, during the year, 621 examinations being made in 1910, and 876 in 1911. Of these 400 were made for diagnosis, 188 being positive and 212 negative, by culture. In 74.5 per cent, of the examinations, a positive diagnosis was made immediately by the bacterioscopic examination of the swab, and the culture used only for control of the bacterioscopic examination. This procedure results in an earlier diagnosis and enables the practitioner to give antitoxin early in the course of the disease. During the year there were 4 cases of nasal diptheria and 15 cases of laryngeal infection. Four hundred and ninety-four examinations were made for control of quarantine, of which 212 were positive and 282 negative. The average length of quarantine was fifteen days. At present, only one negative culture is required for release of quarantine. It is recommended that two consecutive negative cultures be required for release. Examinations of Milk and Cream. A total of 7,930 examinations of milk, cream,, and icecream were made during the year, including 4,099 chemical examinations and 3,831 bacteriological examinations. Most of these examinations have been made in duplicate. 250 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT In addition samples which do not come up to standard are usually subjected to re-examination in duplicate, to insure accuracy. As a routine method, the fat is determined by the Babeock method or by some modification of this method. The specific gravity is determined by the lactometer or by the specific gravity balance. Prom this data the total solids and the solids not fat are calculated by the formula of Babeock. If the sample comes up to standard by these tests, it is passed. If below standard, the total solids are determined by gravimetric methods, a second determination of fat made, and the solids not fat determined by difference. The Zeiss Dipping Refractometer has been used for taking refractometer readings of milk serum and detecting small amounts of added water, thus verifying the results of the routine examinations. In doubtful cases, it is recommended that herd samples be taken under the direct observation of an inspector, for comparison with samples offered for sale. During the year we have added a battery of Pat Extraction Apparatus (Knorr) and an Abbe Befraetometer, for the examination of butter fat. To determine the number of bacteria in the samples, dilutions are made in sterile salt solution, 1 to 100, and cultures made in neutral agar-agar. At the end of three days the plates are counted and the number of bacteria per cubic centimeter estimated. The results of the examinations are presented in the following tables: Table Tabulation of the results of the examination of 3,286 samples of milk to show the character of samples as regards Total Solids. Standard, 12 per cent, of Total Solids. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________251 No. of Per Samples. Cent. Specimens with 13% Total Solids, or more.,-2,206 67. Specimens with from 12.5 to 12.9% solids. 778 23.8 Specimens with from 12.0 to 12.4% solids 208 6.3 Specimens with less than 12.0% solids_ 94 2.9 Table IV. Tabulation of the results of the examination of 3,288 samples of milk to show its character as regards fat content. Standard, 3.5% butter fat No. of Per Samples. Gent. Specimens with 4% of butter fat, or more2,694 81.9 Specimens with from 3.5 to 3.9% of fat_____ 488 14.9 Specimens with from 3.0 to 3.4% of fat_ 87 2.6 Specimens with less than 3.0% of fat___ 19 0.6 Specimens with less than 3.5% of fat___ 106 3.2 Table V. Tabulation of the results of the examination of 3,286 samples of milk showing the contents in solid other than butter fat. Standard, 8.5% of solids other than butter fat. No. of Per Samples. Cent. Specimens with 9% of solids not fat, or more1,493 45.2 Specimens with from 8.5 to 8.9% of solids not fat ___________________1,564 47.7 Specimens with from 8.0 to 8.4% of solids not fat _____________________ 186 5.7 Specimens with less than 8.0% of solids not fat_ 43 1.5 Specimens with less than 8.5% solids not fat_ 289 7.2 252 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Table VL Showing the results of the bacteriological examination of 3,279 samples of milk. Standard, from April 1 to November 1, a bacterial content of 500,000 bacteria per cc. Standard, from November 1 to April 1, 300,000 bacteria per ce. Less than 100,000 per cc. is considered very good. More than 1,000,000 bacteria per cc. is considered very bad. No. of Per Samples. Cent. Bacteria less than 100,000 per cc.________1,267 38.6 Bacteria less than number as indicated above for standard _________________2,712 82.7 Bacteria more than number indicated for standard ____________________ 567 17.3 Bacteria more than 1,000,000__________ 197 6.0 Showing OomparatiTe Number and Percentage of Illegal Samples of Milk in 1910 and 1911. " Pat standard 3.5*_ _____________ _ _____ Total solids (standard 12.0*) _ ___. _____________ Solids not fat (standard 8.5*) ... ...... . ... .... ...... Bacteria not more than 300,000 in winter, 500,000 in summer per cc. _______________ Total No. of Samples 1910 3,544 3,443 3,443 3,432 1911 3,288 3,443 3,286 3,279 No. of Illegal Samples 1910 212 486 1,092 741 1911 106 94 229 567 Percent of Illegal Samples 1910 6.X 14.1* 31.4X 22.9jf 1911 3.2* 2.9* 7.2* 17.3* g sat 1= s3 ISCO 254 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Discuarion of the Results of the Examination of Milk. A study of the data presented in the tables shows that from the chemical standpoint, the results of the enforcement of the ordinances relating to the control of the production and sale of milk have been good. Only a small percentage of samples fail to meet the requirements of the law. The adulteration of milk by the addition of water is restricted and the use of antiseptics almost unknown. From the bacteriological standpoint, the results are not so good. In 1910, the percentage of illegal samples was 22.9%, in 1911 the percentage of samples showing more than the number of bacteria allowed by the ordinance was still high, 17.3%. In this connection it should be stated that our bacterial standard is not an exacting one. It is a standard which should easily be complied with by the dairies supplying this city with milk. It is recommended that the enforcement of the section providing for the efficient cooling of milk would result in a much lower bacterial count. Provision should also be made for a more efficient sterilization of milk cans and bottles. This would eliminate a source of bacterial contamination and prevent the carrying of pathogenic organisms in milk bottles which have come in contact with patients suffering with communicable diseases, or which have been otherwise infected. Despite all precautions taken, an epidemic of typhoid fever occurred during the year with abundant evidence that the infection was carried by the milk of one of the dairymen supplying the city. This epidemic and its cause will be discussed by the Health Officer in bis report. Suffice it to state here that the milk supply which carried the infection had been carefully examined and found to be always of good quality and with one exception of low bacterial count. A sample taken on the 1st of May, 1911, showed a bacterial count of 775,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter. This was the MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ________ 255 only sample taken during the year which failed to meet the requirements of the ordinance. In fact, the milk was unusually clean. Of 37 samples, 28 showed a bacterial count of less than 100,000, and 10 samples showed bacterial count less than 25,000. For ordinary market milk these showings are very good. When the supply came under suspicion, some special examinations were made. The milk was found to be practically free from gas forming organisms and no evidence of pathogenic bacteria was found. The extreme difficulty of finding typhoid bacili in milk, especially when the search is made at a time when the infected cases are at the end of a long incubation period and the infecting agent possibly has disappeared from the supply, makes such examinations of little value in preventive medicine. Milk examinations in the laboratory will yield data which should be, and are, of great value in supplementing the work of inspection and securing the enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance. Cream. A total of 29 chemical examinations of cream were made. Only four samples fell below the minimum requirement of 18% fat. A total of 24 samples of cream were examined bacteriologically, and only 6 samples failed to meet the requirement (500,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter during the winter months, 1,000,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter during the summer months). Ice Cream. The examination of ice cream was begun during the year and 442 samples were examined. The chemical examination showed that with very few exceptions, the fat content of the ice cream produced and sold in this city was very low. Very few samples showed over 5 or 6% of fat and many showed as little as 1 or 2% or even lower. After the publication of the reports of analyses, there was marked improvement and 258 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT =......mr-- 1 *-- ___________________ T,,r-----.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.m:. :|||V= ---........... many dealers are now supplying ice cream showing from 10 to 16% of fat. It is recommended that the term ice cream be restricted to products which show not less than 14% of fat; that the term fruit ice creams be given to products which show not less than 12% of fat and which contain fruit, and that the term milk sherbet be applied to all frozen milk products which contain less than the above designated amounts of fat. Water ices and other frozen products should be designated by terms which indicate their true nature. The results of the bacteriological examination of ice cream are presented in the accompanying table (Table No. VIII). It will be noted that only 30.8% of the samples meet the provisional requirements of a bacterial count of less than 750,000 per cubic centimeter. It is evident that this standard is too exacting and that a higher minimum standard should be chosen. A study of the table shows that 55.6% of samples showed a bacterial count of less than 1,500,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter and that 77.7% of samples showed a bacterial count of less than 3,000,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter. It is recommended that the minimum number of bacteria per cubic centimeter be increased, either to 1,500,000 or to some number between 1,500,000 and 3,000,000 to be determined by further examination of samples. Ice cream, as now sold, varies so much in composition that it may seem best to have not a single standard, but a number of standards, one for ice dream, one for milk sherbet, one for fruit ices, one for water ices, etc. The examinations have demonstrated the value of a close inspection and laboratory control of the production and sale of products of this kind. The results of examinations of milk, cream and ice cream are published weekly in the press. The publicity thus secured has been of great value in enforcing the ordinance. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 267 Table Showing the results of the bacteriological examination of ice cream. No. of Per No. of bacteria per cc. " Samples. Cent. Less than 750,000 bacteria per cc. 124 30.8 More than 750,000 and less than 1,500,000 100 24.8 More than 1,500,000 and less than 3,000,000 89 22.1 More than 3,000,000 and less than 6,000,000 51 12.6 More than 6,000,000 ______ 39 9.7 Total _____________________403 100.0 Library. The Laboratory now possesses a good technical library devoted to the subjects of bacteriology, pathology, chemistry, hygiene and sanitation. By an arrangement with the Georgia Medical Society, a large number of journals of clinical medicine are also available. These journals contain much material which is of value in the cojaduct of the work of the laboratory. A list of the journals available is appended: Library and Beading Boom. (Laboratory.) Journal of Pathology and Bacteriology, complete set to date. Journal of Infectious Diseases, complete set. Journal of Experimental Medicine, complete set. Public Health; Reports and Papers of the American Public Health Association, set almost complete. American Journal of Public Health, almost complete set. Journal of Medical Research, complete. 258 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Bulletins of the Hygienic Laboratory, almost complete. Public Health Bulletins, almost complete set. Journal of Applied Microscopy. Watt's Dictionary of Chemistry. Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry. Miscellaneous Reports of State, and Municipal Boards of Health. Centralblatt f. Bakteriologie, (complete, both parts.) ' Baumgarten's JahresberichtPathogenen Mikroorgansimen, complete. Maly's Jahresberieht der Tierehemie, complete. Annales de 1'Institut Pasteur, complete. Zeitsehrift f. Hygiene, current numbers. Zeitschrift f. Fleisch u. Milchhygiene, complete. Archiv f. Hygiene, current numbers. Ziegler's Beitraege, current numbers. Virchow's Archiv, current numbers. Library Society, Georgia Medical. Journal of the American Medical Association, complete. Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia, complete. Transactions of the Medical Association of Georgia, 1878-1910. Archives of Internal Medicine, current numbers. American Journal of Diseases of Children, current numbers. American Journal of the Medical Sciences, almost complete. American Journal of Obstetrics, almost complete. Annals of Surgery, vol. 35 to 54 and current numbers. Journal of Cutaneous Diseases, complete. Progressive Medicine, 1899 to 1910. __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________259 Transactions Southern Surgical and Gynecological Society, almost complete. Index Medieus, complete. Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, current numbers. Archives of Pediatrics, current numbers. Interstate Medical Journal, current numbers. Medical Review of Reviews, current numbers. Southern Medical Journal, current numbers. Wisconsin Medical Journal, current numbers. American Medicine, current numbers. Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, current numbers. . Johns-Hopkins Hospital Bulletin, current numbers. Lancet, current numbers. British Medical Journal, current numbers. Medical Record, current numbers. In conclusion, your bacteriologist desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to his assistants, Miss Jane Van De Vrede and Mr. Elim Culpepper, without whose aid it would have been impossible to have carried on the work of the laboratory. The thanks of the bacteriologist are also due the members of the Board of Sanitary Commissioners and to the Health Officer for hearty support; also to the Physicians of the City for their co-operation. Respectfully submitted, V. H. BASSETT, City Bacteriologist. 260__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT EEPOET OF CITY PHYSICIANS. Southern District. SAVANNAH, GA., January 15th, 1912. To THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, OF THE CITY OP SAVANNAH : GENTLEMEN:I herewith submit my report for the year 1911, as City Physician for the Southern District. Sent to Savannah Hospital__________ 34 Sent to St. Joseph's Hospital__________________ 21 Sent to Park View Hospital________________ 33 Sent to Georgia Infirmary-___________ 24 Sent to Charity Hospital_ 1 Office Visits __________________________ 663 House Visits_________________3,451 Total Number Visits_________________4,114 White Patients Treated__________________1,212 Colored Patients Treated__________________ 669 Total Number Patients Treated_______1,881 During the year 1911, I have treated 234 patients more than in 1910; I have made 1,161 visits more this year than last. The greatest increase in cases has been among the colored race. I would, again, respectfully call the attention of your Honorable Body, to the fact that the houses in lanes are not properly numbered; I mentioned this in my last report, as did Dr. Lawrence Lee, in his report for 1908. I would also call your attention to the fact that I have made calls at the rate of Eighteen Cents per call for the year 1911. When you take into consideration the expense attached to each call you will readily see that the net profit is MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 261 nothing. I would, therefore, ask that the Mayor and Council raise the salary of the City Physicians, to a sum of money that will at least give them a living. Respectfully submitted, B. V. HARMS,. M. D., City Physician, Southern District. Western District. SAVANNAH, GA., Jan. 1, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : Sm:I herewith respectfully submit my report as City Physician of the Western District for the year ending December 31st, 1911. MONTHS January _ February _ _ __ ___ ___ _ _ March _____ ______ _______ April ____ _ __.__- . May _________ _ !I _________ .Tune -_ . July _ __ _____________ August ' _ - - - __ ________ September _ _ __ October __ ___ _ November __ _ _ December __ _ _ _ Total _____ .._. _ _ __ on 3 o (R 0 0 s * 97 99 102 127 97 98 123 76 107 79 84 78 1,167 OQ I "8 o> ,0 1 136 148 160 147 180 136 164 129 155 142 136 132 1,765 CD 1 "8 ||fc"* 220 223 252 265 268 227 289 207 258 214 210 205 2,838 & 21? ni 50 q_j .g a PH 10 fi 13 10 5 11 11 7 9 7 7 11 107 !i ISan 11i 5 1 fi 1 9, 4 4 1 3 4 33 Yery respectfully, P. B. LOVE, M. D. City Physician, Western District. 262__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ Northern District. SAVANNAH, GA., Dec. 5th, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DEAR SIR:I herewith respectfully submit my report as City Physician Northern District, from January 22nd, at which time I was appointed, to December 31st, 1911. Number of patients treated___2,442 House visits1,814 Office calls_______________i_____1,822 Sent to Savannah Hospital 85 St. Joseph's Hospital_______ 86 Park View Sanitarinm 87 Georgia Infirmary__________ 51 Charity Hospital_______________ 12 Respectfully submitted, JAMES E. MOBBISON, City Physician, Northern District. Eastern District. SAVANNAH, GA., January 4,1912. HON. GEORGE "W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DEAR SIB:I have the honor to submit this, my annual report as City Physician of the Eastern District, for the year ending December 31, 1911. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT MONTHS January February -. _ - ____ _ March . April _._-_-- - - May __ ...... ...... June July . _ - August _ _ _ September _ October _ _ _ November . _ Total n o & ' 1 s 1 2ie 196 257 157 233 150 198 192 201 190 141 157 2,288 5 00 > 3M O 1 fe 155 131 192 111 147 103 149 176 175 136 117 142 1 734 00 fi 0> 1sS Pi g . t-i * MXs r 338 286 411 246 350 233 329 306 328 303 227 271 3,628 M O 2&"8s a ^)*f~4 |- 4 5 3 5 5 6 8 8 7 4 5 69 3-* o~*"S no >, 2i a - I6 7 4 3 2 3 fi 6 6 5 49 Eespectfully submitted, C. B. TYSON, City Physician Eastern District. 264 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF CITY DISPENSARY. SAVANNAH, GA., January 2, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DEAR SIR:I have the honor to submit herewith my report for the year ending December 31,1911. Number of prescriptions filled as follows: White Col'd Total January 591 February . 455 March __________________ 493 April __-______________ 474 May _____________________ 477 June __-___________- 441 July __________________ 382 August _______________ 326 September ______________ 321 October _________________ 404 November _ 358 December .._ 338 Totals________________5,060 10,408 15,468 1,024 886 1,079 944 1,003 821 973 754 776 795 706 647 1,615 1,341 1,572 1,418 1,480 1,262 1,355 1,080 1,097 1,199 1,064 985 Besides supplies for the various charitable institutions, City Physicians, police barracks, and pest house. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT EXPENDITURES. January. Bent ____"_______.___________ __$ 40 00 Wages ______-____ 150 00 Solomons Co.___________________ 121 45 Gas _____________ 5 75 Harms' Grocery-_ 4 35 lee ______________________________ 1 50 Jno. H. Harms____________________ 10 69 M. S. & D. A. Byck___________________ 6 88 Electricity _,________________ 2 25 Laundry ________________ 48 Morning News_______________ 8 00 Total_______________________$361 35 February. '. Bent _____________________________$ 40 00 Wages __________________________ 160 00 Columbia Drug Co.____________________ 88 27 Gas _____________________________ 5 00 Harms' Grocery___________________ 4 85 Ice ____________________________ 1 35 Jno. H. Harms______________________ 2 00 Electricity __________________________ 1 90 Eeksteins _________________________ 1 20 Directory __________________________ 6 00 Laundry __________________________ 35 Total________________________$310 92 266 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ___ March. Bent -$ 40 00 Wages 160 00 Solomons Co._ 104 96 Gas __________________________ 5 50 Harms' Grocery 4 50 Ice ____ 1 65 Jno. H. Harms____________________ 2 00 Electricity 1 45 Telephone __- 3 00 Savannah Press_______ 10 00 Laundry ________________________ 35 Total__________________________$333 41 t April. Bent -_$ 40 00 Wages ___________________ 160 00 Columbia Drug Co.__________ 104 56 Gas __________-__ 5 25 Harms' Grocery_ 9 45 Ice _________-____-_____-________ 1 80 Jno. H. Harms-__ 2 25 Electricity .__ 1 60 Laundry __________________________ 35 Lewis M'f 'g. Co.______________________ 11 45 Pbosphorized Oil Co.______ 5 40 Total__________________________$342 11 May. Bent ___________________________$ 40 00 Wages __________ 160 00 Solomons Co._______________ 102 16 __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 27 Gas -__________ 5 25 Harms' Grocery__ 5 15 Ice 1-__- 2 77 Jno. H. Harms _______________________ 2 50 Electricity _1 1 25 W. N. Nichols______,________________ 15 00 Laundry 35 Total__________________________$334 43 ' June. Rent _-___$ 40 00 Wages _ 160 00 Columbia Drug Co.______________-_ 89 83 Gas '-- 4 25 Harms' Grocery_1___ 4 50 lee _____________________________ 3 22 Jno. H. Harms_______________________ 1 82 Electricity __________________ 1 05 Telephone _____________________ 3 00 Total__________________________$307 67 July. : Eent _________________________$ 40 00 Wages __________________________ 160 00 Solomons Co.______________________ 106 67 Gas ____________________________ 3 50 Harms' Grocery_________________ 3 95 Ice _________ 2 92 Jno. H. Harms_______________________ 3 00 Electricity ____________________ 70 Telephone ______________________-__ 3 00 Total________'________________$323 74 268 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT August. ; Bent ___________________i___$ 40 00 Wages --________________ 160 00 Columbia Drug Co.-__________________________ 77 93 Gas ____-____________ 3 50 Ice ______________________ 2 62 Electricity ___ 1 00 Jno. H. Harms____________ 2 00 W. N. Niehols_______________________ 75 Laundry ______________________ 70 Total________________________$288 50 September. Kent _____________________________$ 40 00 Wages '_______________________ 160 00 Solomons Co.___ 106 98 Gas ________________- __________ 4 00 Harms' Grocery____ 12 75 Ice _____________________________ 3 37 Electricity _________________________ 1 35 Jno. H. Harms_______________________ 2 00 Train & Merkle_____________ 13 00 Telephone ________________________ 3 00 Laundry __ 48 Total______________-_________ 346 93 October. Kent ________________________________$ 40 00 Wages _____________________ 160 00 Columbia Drug Co.___________ 111 60 Gas ____________________ 3 25 Ice _____________________________ 3 08 Electricity __'. ____________ 1 55 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Jno. H. Harms 3 00 Ecksteins 1 20 H. C. Freck_______________________ 22 77 H. F. King__________________ 1 25 Total________-_________-_$347 70 November. Rent $ 40 00 Wages __ 160 00 Solomons Co._______ 102 26 Gas 4 00 , Harms' Grocery_______________ 5 85 Ice ____________________________ 1 70 Electricity _________________________ 2 25 Jno. H. Harms_______________________ 2 50 H. F. Elug________________________ 1 25 Laundry _______________________ 35 Total_________________________$320 16 December. 1 Rent _____________________________$ 40 00 Wages ______-__-__________________ 160 00 Columbia Drug Co.___________________ 118 42 Gas _____________________________ 3 00 Ice ______________________________ 60 Ilectrieity _______________________ 2 35 Jno. H. Harms_______________________ 2 50 H. F. Klug_________________________ 1 25 Laundry __________________________ 35 Total-,____,._________________$328 47 270 MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT Stumn&ry. January ____________ 361 35 February _________________________ 310 92 March _______________________ 333 41 April ____________________________ 342 11 May __________________________ 334 43 June __________________________ 307 67 July ____________________________ 323 74 August ___ 288 50 September ______________ 346 93 October __________________________ 347 70 November ________________________ 320 16 December _________________________ 328 47 Total_________________________$3,965 39 Very respectfully, J. H. HARMS, Keeper City Dispensary. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 271 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING. SAVANNAH, GA., January 5, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TBEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : Sm:Herewith I have the honor to submit my report for the year ending December 31st, 1911. Plumbing Inspections Made During Year 1911. Month Fixtures Amount of Fees January _____________ 9 $ 4 50 February ____________ 94 47 00 March ______________ 102 51 00 April ______________ 322 161 00 May _______________ 398 199 00 June _______________ 150 75 00 July _______________ 225 112 50 August ______________ 162 81 00 September ____________ 117 58 50 October _____________ 90 45 00 November ____________ 157 78 50 December ____________ 89 44 50 Total____________1,915 $957 50 The fees of the year 1911 were $304.00 greater than those of 1910. Besides my regular inspections I made twenty-three inspections of plumbing fixtures and pipes and sewers on the 272 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ recommendation of the Health Officer and inspected one hundred and forty-three sewers connected to the housedrainage system. The City receives no fee for such inspections. I also made quite a number of inspections of plumbing complained of by citizens, this service being done without charge. I wish to thank your Honor, the Committee on Public Health and the Board of Plumbing Examiners for their help during the year 1911. Very respectfully, A. ROBEDEB, Inspector of Plumbing. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARK AND TRLL COMMISSION OF THE. CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1911 P. D. DAFFIN Chairman 274 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT PARK AND TBEE COMMISSION. PHTT.T.TP D. BAFFIN_______Term Expires January 1,1912 TSAIAH A. SOLOMONS_Term Expires January 1, 1912 S. E. THEUS_________Term Expires January 1, 1914 T. H. MCMILLAN________Term Expires January 1, 1914 CHARLES S. ELLIS___Term Expires January 1, 1916 Chairman PHILLIP B. BAFFIN Vice-Chairman CHARLES S. Ems Secretary ISAIAH A. SOLOMONS Superintendent WILLIAM H. ROBEBTSON Foreman JAMES B. WISE Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery (White Portion) A. B. LiEocHE Keeper Bonavenlure Cemetery (White) J. T. McCOBMICK Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery (Colored Portion) HENBY Wnxis MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 275 EEPOET OF PARK AND THEE COMMISSION. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : SIR:In accordance with Section 6 of an Act of the Legislature of the State of Georgia, approved November 30, 1895, to create and organize a Park and Tree Commission for the City of Savannah, the Commissioners have the honor to submit this report of their doings for the past year: Our Public Grounds. Porsyth Park _________________________ 10. Forsyth Extension __________________ 21. Colonial Park ______________________ 6.6 Twenty-five Squares _____________________ 21.8 Oglethorpe Green_____________ 3.44 Liberty Street Green ___________________ 2.18 Dasher Park _________________________ .2 Thomas Park _________________________ 2. Wells Square _______________________ 1.4 Emmet Park _________________________ 4.75 Myers Park _________________________ 1.56 Cann Park ________________________ 2.18 Dixon Park _________________________ 1.29 Grayson Park ___________________ 1.75 Baffin Park __________________________ 80.40 Park in Dixon Ward (not named) __________ 2.17 Park in Grayson Ward (not named)____________ 2.78 Park in Watson Ward (not named) ____________ 1.29 Tiedeman Park ______________________ 2.75 MeCauley Park ______________________ 1.2 276_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT ____ Solomons Park _________________ 1.2 Baldwin Park _____________________1__ 1.2 Theus Park__________________________ 12 Guckenheimer Park _________________ 1.2 Entelman Park ___________._______ 1. Kavanaugh Park ___________________ 1. Lattimore Park ________________________ 1. Vetsburg Park ________________________ 1. Gaudry Park ______________ _ 1. Adams Park _________________________ 1. Total ___________________________181.54 * Acres Total area of Parks and Squares__________181.54 Laurel Grove Cemetery (White, 57.1; Colored, 60.8)_117.9 Bonaventure Cemetery ___________________ 99.69 Total area of our public grounds__________.399.13 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Parks and Squares. There was appropriated $12,000 00 There was expended ____________ 13,431 57 Appropriation overdrawn $ 1,431 57 Parks and Squares (Tree Planting). There was appropriated 2,000 00 There was expended 2,067 78 Appropriation overdrawn $ 67 78 ________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT _________977 Evergreen. Cemetery. There was appropriated _________$ 5,000 00 There was expended ___________ 5,862 69 Appropriation overdrawn ________$ 862 69 Laurel Grove Cemetery. There was appropriated ________-___$ 5,000 00 There was expended _____________ 6,165 53 Appropriation overdrawn _____$ 1,165 53 Baffin Park. There was appropriated _______________$ 1,000 00 There was expended __________________ 1,008 45 Appropriation overdrawn ___________$ 8 45 Dixon ParkFilling in and Grading. There was appropriated ______________$ 1,000 00 There was expended __________-_____ 1,000 00 Laurel Grove Cemetery, Special Appropriation, Improvement of Walks. There was appropriated ________________$ 2,500 00 There was expended _________________ 2,500 00 278__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ Bonaventure Cemetery Eeceipts. Received from sale of lots_______________$ 2,089 53 Received from burial fees______________ 560 00 Received from care of lots, water rents, and miscellaneous work ________________ 5,176 81 Total amount paid to City Treasurer_____$ 7,826 34 Laurel Grove Cemetery Receipts. Received from sale of lots, white.$ 1,558 40 Received from burial fees, white- 1,791 00 Received from sale of lots, colored______ 374 00 Total amount paid to City Treasurer_____$ 3,724 40 Daffln Park, Bent Fund. Cash balance on hand, January 1,1911$ 415 78 Expended during the year_ 415 78 Bonaventure Cemetery. This cemetery has had excellent care during the year, and the work has showed up in a very satisfactory manner, and the Commission is very much gratified with the favorable comments upon its condition. There are still some avenues which should be gravelled as soon as Council can see its way clear to appropriate the necessary money. In the Hebrew Section there are no concrete walks, and we call the attention of Council to the necessity of laying same _________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________279 as soon as possible, as we feel that the lot owners in the said section are entitled to good walks. The taking in of new burial sections makes it necessary to lay additional water mains to care for the water service to the lots cared for therein, and we respectfully call attention to this matter as it will be encumbent upon us to lay this service during the coming year, and as we have not sufficient pipe and fittings on hand, wish to advise you that an appropriation to cover the laying of new mains will be asked for. The following number of trees were planted during the year, viz: Palmetto, 33; Live Oak, 77 and Magnolia, 48, making a total of 158. The major portion of the cemetery was planted in Italian rye grass seed and the cemetery was most beautifully clothed in a magnificent mantle of green. It is imperative that the training wall which was placed along the river bank during the year 1910, receive careful and prompt attention, as the same has given way in many places and is fast losing its usefulness, and we fear that unless something is done immediately, the river will again encroach and perhaps cause great damage. The Keeper's residence is a matter that deserves your most earnest and favorable consideration. The present dwelling house is old, decayed and delapidated and is hardly worth repairing, and is really almost uninhabitable. Then again, it is the greatest shock to all visitors to our beautiful cemetery, when they are informed in answer to their question as to where does the keeper live? and this miserable house is pointed out to them, as they have almost always sized it up as a barn or some old outbuilding. We do, therefore, most earnestly recommend that during the coming year, the City Engineer be instructed to procure suitable plans of a modern cemetery 280 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT keeper's residence, and that sufficient money be appropriated to cover the cost of its erection. It is not that such a large amount of money is necessary to erect such a dwelling, because it is possible to build such a house with a reasonable expenditure of money, and still get one that is both comfortable to live in and beautiful in architectural design. We must again call Council's attention to the fact that the perpetuity ordinance passed by your honorable body, has not been complied with, in that it is stated that each year the sum of $240.00 is to be placed to the credit of the Park and Tree Commission, for the care of certain perpetuity lots and contracts, which has not been done, then again, it recites that the monies derived from the sale of perpetuity contracts shall be invested in such securities as the Finance Committee may see fit, which action must be approved by Council, and this money or investment will be held as a "Trust Fund" for the care of such lots as may be included in the perpetuities purchased, this has not been done, and we feel that this is not a matter that should be treated lightly, forgotten or pigeonholed, as it is a sacred trust, and the reason a person buys a perpetuity contract, is because they wish to so leave their lot, that the same will always be cared for and maintained, even after there are no relatives still remaining to see that the lot is properly cared for. The Commission feels very strongly its moral obligation to those who purchase perpetuity contracts, and wishes to carry out to the letter, each and every contract so made and placed in their hands for execution. The Commission urges your honorable body to take this matter up at once and see that the said ordinance is complied with. The Commission desires to call the attention of Council to the fact that the receipts of Bonaventure for the year 1911, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 281 were nearly $1,500.00 greater than for the year 1910, and that the said receipts were nearly $2,000.00 greater than the expenditures. Forsytb. Park and Bull Street Squares. The regular routine work has been carried on in this park and these squares during the past yearold benches repaired, new benches placed and painted, the lawns kept mowed and in good condition, the flower beds planted out as usual and the entire area planted in Italian rye grass and as the season was propitious, the results were excellent. The drinking fountains were repaired and painted. The large and beautiful display fountain in Porsyth Park was painted and the basin was completely re-surfaced and put in good condition. There is still great need for new greenhouses on Barnard street, as the present ones have at last reached the stage where repairs are almost out of the question, we therefore, hope that during the coming year Council will see fit to make an appropriation for the erection of new ones, the cost of same will not be very large. We have a very good stock of plants on hand in the above mentioned greenhouses, as stock taken December 31,1911, will show: > Croton __________ __________ 850 Dracaenas _________________ 800 Latania Borbonica __:_____________ 50 Phoenix Robeline _______________ 50 Pandanus Sanderii ________________ 150 Hybiscus _____________________ 700 Aealypha ____.*.________________ 800 283__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________ Sancevia ______________________ 400 Pleetogina _ __________ 50 Strobolanthus, Tar. _______________ 300 Strobolanthus, purple _______________ 200 Phylodendron _____ _____________ 300 Asparagus Sprengerii __ 200 Arabian Jessamine ________________ 150 Dieffenbachia _____________ 50 Phylanthus _____________________ 250 Abutilon ______________________ 300 Plumbago, Bosea _________________ 300 Clerodendron __ 150 Ficus Elastica 25 Poinsettia ____________________ 100 Euvanimus 200 Geranium _ 100 Cactus 50 Begonias ______________________ 100 Ferns __________ _____________ 50 Salvia Splendens __________ ______ 900 Acheranthum 200 Roses ____________-______ 200 Hydrangeas 200 Angel Trumpet ____________________ 100 Coleus _________________-___ 3,000 Alternanthera 2,500 Miscellaneous plants 900 14,675 The need of re-surfacing some of the old worn out gravel walks in Forsyth Park, with artificial stone walks is more apparent than ever, and with an appropriation of $6,000.00, we are quite sure that all the old gravel walks could be eliminated and artificial stone walks put down in their stead. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Wells Square, Thomas Place and Dasher Park. These parks have received only the regular routine care during the year, no special improvements having been made. Squares East and West of Bull Street and North of Oaston Street. The above squares were looked after and given general care, some of those which were enlarged have been filled in to the level of curb, and the others are being gradually filled in and put in good condition. The Strand. The Strand still needs some more improvement in the way of planting ornamental shrubs and this we hope to accomplish within the very near future. That portion of the The Strand lying directly east of the City Hall and adjacent to "Factor's Walk" is still unimproved, and cannot be beautified until it has first been curbed by the Streets andT Lanes Department, which we trust will be done in the early part of the coining year. Myers and Oann Parks. The regular care has been given these parks but we are still unable to make them very attractive until they are curbed and made distinctive from the streets around them. Grayson and Dizon Parks. Grayson Park has received the usual care, trees planted, benches repaired and painted. 284__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT____________ Dixon Park has been filled in and graded at a cost of $1,000.00 and now needs artificial stone walks to make it a greater benefit to the walking public. drags Plots. There is still much filling in necessary on the grass plots and although we are filling them in as 'fast as we can with our limited means, we are hoping that Council will soon aid us in this work by providing sufficient money to accomplish the complete filling in of all of them, and not have the work strung out for years to come. Complaints come to me very often regarding the low places in grass plots, which frequently hold water and are a source of great annoyance to the property owners, but we have not sufficient funds to fill them up and therefore feel that a special appropriation is necessary to cover this work. Tree*. The work of tree planting has progressed very nicely the past year and the following will show the total number planted to be 1,117, and the different varieties and number of each: Sweet Gum _____ _______________ 404 Live Oak __________________ 393 Dogwood __________ 121 Palmetto _____________;__________ 66 Hackberry 48 Magnolia _ 48 Bed Bud _____________ 26 Lagerstremia __ 6 Crab Apple __________________!__ 3 Sycamore ____ 2 1,117 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________285 Trimming Trees. This branch of our work has received more and greater attention the past year than ever before, and each year now shows a greater improvement in the condition of our trees, and we expect every year to try and devote more time to this particular work. Spraying of Trees. During the year we accomplished much good by spraying the trees which had become infested with insects and were able to a very large extent to control them. Removal of Trees. During the year we removed 416 trees and the following will show the variety and number of each. Water Oak _____________________ 39 Mulberry _______________________ 40 Sycamore _______________________ 51 Chinaberry _______ ______________ 28 Elm _________________ _________ 34 Live Oak _______________________ 9 Magnolia _____ 4 Sweet Gum _____ 2 Maple 1 Tulip Poplar ___________ 2 Flowering Locust. 1 Ash ___________________________ 2 Dogwood _____________ _ 1 "White Oak ______________________ I Box Elder _____________________ 1 216 286__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Storm Trees. Chinaberry ____________________ 75 Mulberry _______________________ 50 Water Oak _______________________ 25 Sycamore ______ ______________ 25 Haekberry _________________-_____ 15 Elm ________________ __________ 10 200 We had a very severe storm on August 27th, 1911, which damaged many of our trees and a total of 200 trees had to be removed, owing to the fact that it was impossible to save them. This extra work put us to considerable additional expense and caused our regular appropriation to be overdrawn. Emmet Park. This park has received the regular routine care and .has been kept in a very satisfactory condition. Parks in Granger Tract. These parks were kept up very nicely indeed by the Chatham Land and Hotel Company, and presented an attractive appearance throughout the year. We believe that it is essential that these parks be curbed as early as practicable in order that they may be kept from washing into holes during heavy rains. Parks in Lattimore Tract. These parks were improved by the Ardsley Park Land Corporation in accordance with plans approved by the Park and Tree Commission and in a short time will be most attractive. __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________287 Colonial Park. The general care of this park has been kept up as usual but we are still unable to keep more than one man there steady. Baffin Park. \Ve believe that it is the duty of those in authority, the Mayor and Aldermen, to do all in their power to make our eity desirable to live in, by their liberal aid towards the Park and Tree Commission. There is much more involved in such an undertaking than comes within the province of the Park and Tree Commissioner but there in no department of the City Government that can do more to brighten the lives and minister to the primary wants of the people, than one that has the power to acquire lands for public use, and to establish and maintain beauty spots and places of recreation wherever needed. Fresh air and sunlight space in which to move about ought surely to be provided in full measure for every day dwellers, but lack of these prime necessities is often keenly felt in congested districts. City life with all its advantages is more artificial and less favorable to health than life in the country, moreover, it seems to be necessary for people to come into close touch with nature in order to maintain a proper sense of beauty and proportion, all of which goes to show how vitally important it is to have something of the freshness and beauty of the country embraced within the city itself. How is this to be done? The Park and Tree Commission has been and is still trying to solve the pro.blem. The problem varies in different cities, but here in Savannah, natural surroundings favor us in having a number of 288 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT unusual features and a considerable amount of land well adapted to park purposes very near at hand. We have been equally fortunate in the early days in having men in authority who were wise and far-sighted enough to get possession of many of these features for public use before it was too late. This having been accomplished, the question arises now as to how we may extend and develop our park areas, so as to provide for present and future needs. We were unable to accomplish very much with the small appropriation allowed us by Council, but we did manage to replace the dead trees, and do a small amount of grading. We laid water mains in the four approaches during the latter part of the year, and disconnected our mains from the private pumping plant that we formerly operated, and connected the said park mains to the city water system, so that we have a good and sufficient pressure at all times. The Chairman has been spoken to on numerous occasions by many influential citizens, about the improvement of this park, but each time has had to advise them that the appropriations were too small to proceed any faster with the work. Since Estill Avenue has been improved and become such a promenade, and thousands of people use it, especially on Sunday afternoons, it only seems fair and just that we should improve Baffin Park, so that they might have a resting place before starting homeward, and I therefore, respectfully ask that Council be more liberal with this park in the future. Miscellaneous. We delivered during the year, 52 wagon loads of wood to the various charitable institutions and the worthy poor. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 28fl Laurel Grove Cemetery. The general care and routine work in this cemetery has progressed as usual. We are glad to report that we have done much roadway improvement with the $2,500.00 allowed us for that purpose, and the public generally is much -gratified. We hope to continue this form of improvement from time to time. The Commission again quotes from its Annual Reports for the years 1909 and 1910, relative to the Mary E. Williams lot in Laurel Grove Cemetery. "The Commission desires to call your attention to the fact that the bond of $300.00, which the city accepted in trust for the perpetual care of the Mary E. Williams lot in Laurel Grove Cemetery, expired in February, 1909, and no provision has been made as yet by Council for the re-investment of this money, so the Commission is, therefore, taking care of the said lot temporarily, until some provision is made, which we trust Council will do at once. "This money should be invested, and the revenue from such investment being devoted to the care of the said lot." Laurel Grove CemeteryColored Portion. This cemetery was kept in very good condition during the past year and looks much better now than in former years. We are glad to report that the ground to the south of the said cemetery has been laid out into lots for burial purposes. 290__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ and we are in a position to furnish lots for several years to come. I attach to this report the mortuary statistics of the Keepers of the Cemeteries. Yours respectfully. P. D. BAFFIN, Chairman. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 291 Mortuary Report of Bonaventure CemeteryWhite. January 1st, 1911, to January 1st, 1912. January _______ February _______ March ______ . ____ April _____ ._ May __ . _______ June __________ July __._ _______ August _ ___ _. September ______ October _________ November _____ December __ __ Grand Total__ WHITE p" 5 a O 3 a VI 4 3 3 5 4 3 8 5 5 7 2 51 0> o> M O 6 1 6 5 5 3 8 9 7 3 6 61 _ g 36 20 34 42 35 31 44 36 35 30 33 18 394 i H R 5 3 5 2 i 6 3 3 g 6 45 COLORED t* s 0 OQ S s 107 68 102 68 71 83 58 54 57 70 858 L lg a g )-l fe O 8 8 10 4 7 3 3 6 5 9 9 3 75 6S -W 124 84 120 80 88 102 70 71 64 87 90 76 1,056 HI fls g "% jaa H 160 104 154 122 123 133 114 107 99 117 123 94 1,450 Removals from Laurel Grove to Bonaventure, 4. Removals from one lot to another in Bonaventure, 4. Respectfully, J. T. McCORMICK, Keeper. 292 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Mortuary Report of Laurel Grove Cemetery for 1911. January . . .... ... .... February. . . ..., ... ... ., . March ..,.....,,,.. . ._.,.,..._., April _ ____ May , - ... - _ -~, --- -. June _____ . jnly _ August __ _ _. ______ September _ ____________ October _. _____ November T}&f*XTf\t\yf Grand Total______ __ - _ _ 6 3 a I a 2 7 4 6 4 9 6 3 3 8 8 3 63 has * B SD _. H |15s EC 1 1 1 1 1 5 Other Interments. 2 4 3 1 1 2 2 4 1 3 23 -3 I 4 11 7 7 5 10 5 8 9 1?! 4 91 Interments. Interments during year, White-__ 282 Interments during year, Colored___________1,056 Total number of interments1,450 Free burials._ 45 Removals in Cemetery, Adults 6, Infants 1 ^ Removals to Bonaventure Cemetery 4 Removals away from city, Adults 1, Children 1 2 Respectfully. * A. B. LAROCHE. Keeper. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 298 REPORT OF THE CLERK OP THE MARKET. SAVANNAH, GA., March 8th, 1912. To THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, OF THE CITY OP SAVANNAH: DEAR SIR:I respectfully submit herewith the Annual Report of all monies collected at the City Market for the year 1911, as follows: Butchers ______________$ 6,065 50 Fish Dealers___________________ 1,999 45 Poultry Dealers__________________ 579 00 Vegetables ___________________ 814 60 Bakers _______________ 224 50 Crabs, Shrimp, etc._______________ 232 00 Bents, basement and vaults__________ 332 00 Wagons, Hucksters, etc.___________ 2,672 10 Total_________$12,919 15 This report does not show the amount collected through the City Marshal's office for rent of basement. During the year the Clerk and his Assistant, Mr. T. E. White, have made all efforts in their power to please, both the public and the occupant of the market. Collections have improved last year, which was one of the best in quite a long while. The improvements that are now going on in the market ought to improve business to a grfeat extent, and from a sanitary point of view will be very beneficial. 294 ___ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Of course, at present we are cramped for space and have been compelled to turn down some renters of stalls. Our thanks are due to the Committee on Market, each one of its members haying helped to make this a successful year, especially the Chairman, Mr. J. B. Gaudry, who has worked faithfully for the success of the market and for the improvements that are now under way. Respectfully submitted, AI/EX MENDEL, Clerk of the Market. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 296 REPORT OF THE HABBOB MASTER. SAVANNAH, GA., January 2,1912. To THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH : DEAR SIR:I hand you herewith statements showing the number of vessels arriving at this port during the year 1911, tog'ether with their net tonnage; as also the amount of harbor fees collected. The inland steamers and small craft plying local waters, of which there are quite a number, are not included in the statements. This report shows a very gratifying increase over all previous years. In addition to the first docking of these vessels on arrival it is often necessary to transport them from dock to dock for the purpose of discharging and receiving cargo. The business of the port is increasing to such an extent that it is very necessary that this department should be furnished with a proper size power boat, as there is about eight miles of wharf front to cover in the proper duties of the harbor master and he is often handicapped in his work. Very respectfully. JOHN CAEE. Harbor Master. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Foreign Steamers By Nationality. Country. No. . Net Tonnage. Austrian __________________ 17 41,122 Belgian ___________________ 2 3,698 British ___________________222 510,491 Danish _________________ 3 4,649 Dutch ____________ 12 27,744 German __________________ 23 53,975 Italian____________________ 8 21,526 Norwegian __ 14 25,123 Spanish ______________ 9 20,392 Swedish ___________________ 5 12,019 Total __________________315 720,739 Vessels Arriving at Savannah Daring the Tear 1911. MONTH 1911 January ... _ ._ __ February _ . _ . _ April . May .._...._. ___ June July __ ... ____ AllfFllsf* C A tv|- ATfl V|ai* Oc*tiYhpi* November _ __ "TWl/WrYl }\ A V* Total _____ American Steamers No. 60 51 61 59 61 72 71 73 73 70 68 70 789 Tons 144,440 130,208 150,812 148,156 151,748 166,424 166,359 170,889 172,353 158,215 160,009 166,960 1,886,573 American Sail No. 14 22 14 16 15 9 14 18 10 22 14 13 181 Tons . 10,817 14,066 8,843 10,041 9,770 5,446 8,765 9,669 4,928 14,022 7,770 8,047 112,184 Foreign Steamers No. 37 17 19 15 16 17 11 20 33 40 37 53 315 Tons 84,350 34,437 40,324 33,968 36,865 36,574 23,959 43,876 86,281 91,091 85,738 123,279 720,742 Foreign Sail No. 1 1 1 2 5 Tons 1,378 727 333 1,013 3,451 Tugs No. 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 11 Tons 89 254 507 '301 191 544 612 2,498 Oil Barges No. 1 1 1 1 1 2 7 Tons 3,044 3,044 3~044 3,044 3,044 6,088 21,308 Harbor Fees $ 75540 402 00 483 12 37400 40900 .407 15 297 00 46600 630 17 809 48 757 13 917 00 $6,707 45 # oo V S3 3 1,104 steamers, 2,607,315 tons; 186 sailing vessels, 115,635 tons; 11 tugs, 2,498 tons; 7 oil barges, 21,308 tons. Making a grand total of 1,308 vessels with 2,746,756 net tons. 298 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY. SAVANNAH, GA., January 20, 1912. To THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, OP THE CITY OF SAVANNAH : DEAR Sffi:I beg to submit herewith my report as City Attorney for the year 1911. "When I became City Attorney I found the following eases pending and I beg to report upon each as follows: 1. The Packing House cases were disposed of by the Superior Court, the Judge hearing the cases without a jury. The City was enjoined from collecting the tax imposed by the ordinance, but the injunction was not to take effect until the petitioners had taken out wholesale licenses or tendered to the City the amount- less the discount, prescribed for such wholesale licenses. The licenses have all been taken out for the years 1909 and 1910 in accordance with the decree. The decree in this case was entered by consent, this step having been taken with the approval of Judge Adams, who had given the cases much consideration. He advised me that he was unable, satisfactorily to his mind, to meet the objections which had been made to the ordinance. 2. The case of the Atlantic Postal Telegraph-Cable Company, which was argued in the Supreme Court by Judge Adams was decided in favor of the City, and the validity and amount of the tax assessed against the telegraph companies were thereby sustained. ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________299 3. The case of J. V. Daden against the City is still pending. 4. The judgment in favor of the City in the case of B. F. Kennedy was reversed by the Court of Appeals. The case was later compromised and settled by the City paying $1,000 in full of the claim, including costs of Court. 5. The suit of J. F. Bawls against the City is still pending. 6. The suits of Mrs. Agnes Shivers and her husband are still pending, the demurrers having not yet been disposed of. 7. The Court of Appeals reversed the judgment of the City Court in the suit of Mrs. J. H. Barrett, Jr., against the City, and this case, which has been several times assigned for trial, is still pending. 8. The attachment case against Barnum & Bailey's Show Company is pending as a common law suit, the Court having dismissed the attachment and released the surety, on the ground that the levy was made by an unauthorized officer. 9. The judgment in favor of the City in the case of Abram Hazzard has been affirmed by the Court of Appeals, but with directions that the judgment of the Superior Court sustaining the certiorari be so modified as to order a new trial in the justice's court. 10. The condemnation proceedings with the Wage Earners Loan & Investment Company, involving a street in the Granger Tract, are still pending. 11. The suit of Mrs. Carl Shuman for personal injuries was heard in the City Court, and a verdict was rendered against the City for $400. A motion for a new trial was filed 800 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT by the City, but before it wag heard the case was compromised and settled by the payment, of $300. 12. The suit of W. J. Pitzpatrick for damages to his property by the change of grade in Broughton street, east, was compromised and settled by the City paying him $200. 13. The suit of Mrs. Fannie Perrazzi against the City and the Savannah Electric Company is still pending on demurrer and answer. 14. The suit of the Standard Fuel Supply Company for injunction, claiming land that is apparently dedicated as a part of River street, was heard by Judge Charlton and a temporary injunction granted. This order was assigned as error and the case taken to the Supreme Court, where it was fully argued, and subsequently a judgment rendered affirming the grant of the temporary injunction. This case has been heard at the present term of the Superior Court, and, after the introduction of evidence by both the petitioner and the defendant, the Court directed a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and a decree was entered thereon enjoining the City from the use of the land as a street. The case will be appealed to the March term of the Supreme Court, and it is hoped that the City will secure a decision reversing the judgment of the lower Court. During the year the following new cases have been brought against the City. 1. The Kehoe Iron Works has sued in the City Court for damages to its property, claiming $10,000 on account of the change of grade in Broughton street, east, between Reynolds and Randolph streets. A demurrer and answer were filed by the City. The demurrer has been argued and overruled, and the suit is now pending on the issue formed by the petition and answer. MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT__________301 2. A similar suit to the last has been filed by Mr. William Kehoe claiming $2,000 damages. To this suit the City filed a demurrer and answer. The demurrer has been disposed of and the suit is now pending. 3. Anthony Peterson sued the City in the City Court for personal injuries, claiming $5,000 damages. An answer was filed and the case heard at the present term of said Court, a verdict being rendered against the City for $400. Both the plaintiff and the City have filed motions for a new trial, which motions are now pending. , 4. Annie Nutall, et al. have sued in the City Court for damages to their property, claiming $905 on account of the change of the grade in 37th street, west. To this suit the City filed a demurrer and answer. The demurrer has been disposed of by petitioners making an amendment, and the case is now pending. 5. Annie Nutall filed in the City Court a similar suit to the above placing her damages at $625 on account of the change of grade in 37th street, west, and to this suit a demurrer and answer were filed. The demurrer has been disposed of as in the last mentioned case and the case is now pending. 6. Mrs. Edwin S. DuFour has sued in the City Court for personal injuries laying her damages at $2,500. To this the City has filed a demurrer and answer and the case is now pending. 7. Mrs. Ida Ferris has sued in the City Court for personal injuries laying her damages at $5,000. To this suit the City has filed an answer denying any liability and the suit is now pending. 8. Mr. C. M. Malphus, an ex-policeman, filed suit in a Justice's Court for $75, a full months salary, claiming that he 802 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT had been discharged without cause and without notice. The justice decided in favor of the contention of the City, that he was not entitled to his salary, except to the date of Ms discharge. The plaintiff appealed the case to the Superior Court, where a plea of tender was filed by the City. After all the evidence was in, Judge Charlton directed a verdict sustaining the plea, thus upholding the contention of the City that the Mayor has the right to discharge a policeman subject to the approval of Council, whenever, in his judgment, the public good requires it. 9. A similar case was filed in the same Justice's Court, at the same time as the last named suit, by Morris Schur, a former employee of the water works department. This case has never been tried and is, therefore, still pending. 10. Messrs. E. W. Bell and Eldrid Simkins have brought in the Superior Court a petition for injunction alleging that the City is maintaining a nuisance by its operation of the garbage dump near their property on Beppard street. To this suit the City filed a demurrer, which after argument was sustained and the suit dismissed. The petitioners have appealed and the case is now pending in the Supreme Court. 11. Mr. Clifford G. Rowland filed a petition for'certiorari in the Superior Court, claiming that the section of the "Traffic Ordinance" prohibiting in the City limits the use of an acetylene light with a certain lense had been repealed by the State law regulating the running of automobiles, etc. Judge Charlton rendered an interesting opinion upholding the ordinance and dismissing the eertiorari. 12. The eertiorari eases of Aaron Levy and N. Spevic, these being appeals from the Police Court, were dismissed by the Judge of the Superior Court, thus leaving in full force the judgment of conviction in the Police Court. _______MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_____ 803 13. The Bartow Investment filed in the Superior Court a suit against the City and others claiming the right to close up certain streets in the southern section of the City and alleging that the streets in that portion of the "King Tract"' had never been actually opened, and had never been accepted by the public. The application for temporary injunction was submitted to Judge Charlton upon an agreed statement of facts, and he granted the injunction. An appeal was taken to the Supreme Court, which has recently rendered a decision affirming the judgment of the lower Court. The remittur has not yet been returned, but the decision of the Supreme Court practically disposes of this case, and a final decree will be entered without further contest on the part of the City. This was a ease in which the City was not materially interested, but which it was thought best to litigate in order that there might be a final adjudication of the questions involved. 14. The Chatham Land and Hotel Company has filed a suit in the Superior Court alleging that the assessment made upon its property in what is known as the "Granger Tract" in unreasonable and illegal, that it received no legal notice of the assessment being made and that it never was given an opportunity to be heard, and praying that the City be enjoined from levying upon its property the execution issued by the City Treasurer. Judge Charlton granted instanter the usual restraining order. The City has filed to this suit a demurrer, which has not yet been disposed of. 15. Following the recent election to secure the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters to the issuance of $600,000 of bonds by the City of Savannah for the completion of its house drainage and storm sewerage systems, a notice was served on Walter C. Hartridge, Esq., Solicitor-General of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, informing him of the results of the election in order that he might take the necessary steps to have 80*__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ the issue of said bonds validated by the Judge of the Superior Court. A petition was filed by him in the name of the State of Georgia against The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, a rule nisi was issued by Judge Charlton requiring the defendant to show cause on January 10, 1912, why said bonds should not be confirmed and validated. Due notice of the hearing was given and no objection being filed by anyone, judgment was rendered by Judge Charlton confirming and validating the bonds. The City of Savannah, after the passage of an ordinance authorizing the issue of the bonds is therefore in position to sell the bonds and begin the work of making the improvements which it is expected will do so much to promote the health and prosperity of the City. Several claims against the City have been settled without litigation, but it is not necessary to detail them here. A large number of claims, and a majority of suits, filed against the City are for personal injuries growing out of alleged defective sidewalks. As it is my duly to keep the Cily out of litigation, as far as possible, I cannot too strongly stress the importance of keeping the sidewalks of the City in good condition. Under the circumstances the owner of the abutting property is bound to keep the sidewalk in good repair and free from obstructions, being ultimately held liable to the City for any negligence in this respect, and if such owner fails to perform his duty, the municipal authorities can remedy the defect at his expense. I have examined titles, drawn deeds to land bought for the opening of streets, and all other necessary contracts and conveyances, have attended all meetings of Council, save one, when I was on official business in Atlanta, have drawn many ordinances and resolutions, have attended to the usual duties of my office, including the giving of opinions and advice to the Mayor, the Aldermen, heads of the several departments and officials generally. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 805 I am greatly indebted to the Hon. Samuel B. Adams, my predecessor in office, for valuable aid rendered me during the year. His great familiarity with the duties of the office and his profound knowledge of the law touching the questions which are submitted to a City Attorney made his help invaluable. I wish to express my appreciation of the faithful services of the Assistant City Attorney, David C. Barrow, Esq., who has ably performed%very duty incident to his office. Tours very truly, H. B. WILSON, City Attorney. REPORTS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA. 1911 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 809 ANNUAL REPORT OF ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, 1911. / SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor,' HONORED SIB :I beg to submit herewith the annual report of St. Joseph's Hospital for the year 1911. Report of city and county patients treated, nursed, fed, supplied with medicines, operation outfits, surgical dressings, bedding, laundry, care of obstetrical cases, etc., etc., from January 1st to December 31st, 1911. Summary of reports submitted each month during the year to Health Officer. ! Cost per capita, per .miTmi t to city______$ 6 26 Cost per capita, per annum, to county__________ 4 17 Cost per capita, per annum, combined_________ 10 43 Moribund on admission, 6. Respectfully submitted, BY SISTER M. EDPHBASIA, ... . ; Superior. MONTHS January ___ February ......... March .._.._.._.._ April __ . __ .... May ___ June __ July .............. August _ ........ September __._._. October __________ November ........ December .._... Total. _ 1 1 43 40 40 36 35 49 45 34 34 42 44 37 479 15 21 18 19 19 15 26 28 15 16 20 25 22 244 I 3 1 1 0 2 0 2 3 0 3 1 0 16 Remaining 19 on January 31st _. _ 21 on February 28th ___. 20 on March 31st ...__.. 17 on April 00th..... 18 on May 31st _________ 23 on June 30th _________ 15 on July 31st ..._._... 16 on August 31st ___ 18 on September 30th _ 19 on October 31st ______ 10 on November 30th ... 15 on December 31st M ' 1 g 00 I 730 647 686 616 516 662 609 576 608 614 469 531 7,264 1 Q i 1 17 161-6 17 17 142-3 131-2 131-3 17 175-7 141-2 101-2 141-3 1514 Costs per Capita per Diem, Appropriations. City Cents .341-7 .38 .361-2 .401-2 .482-5 .375-6 .41 .432-5 .41 .402-3 .5314 .47 .41 11-12 County Cents .226-7 .26 .241-3 .27 .321-5 .2514 .271-8 .29 .271-2 .27 .351-2 .312-5 .2710-12 Combined Cents .57 .64 .6054 .671-2 .803-5 .63 .681-3 .7225 .681-2 .672-3 .8834 .7824 .6934 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 811 ANNUAL REPORT OF CHARITY HOSPITAL. SAVANNAH, GA., January 14, 1912. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : Number of city patients in hospital Dec. 31, 1911 11 Number of city patients admitted during 1911 249 Number of patients (city) in hospital_ 260 Number of patients discharged during 1911 (city) 204 Number of city patients that died during 1911 51 Number of city patients remaining Jan. 1, 1912 5 Number of patients (city) moribund 36 Number of city patients born____ 8 Total number of hospital days (city)_2944 Average daily number of city patients 8 1-16 Number of surgical operations (city) 52 Mortality, total deaths (city) 5 5-51% Mortality, less moribund (city) 3 2-5 % Income from City ___________$900 00 Average daily cost of city patients (the actual cost) __________________- 0 58 Average daily cost of city patients to the city- 0 305 Respectfully submitted, I. DAMON WILLIAMS, M. D., Treasurer. 813 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SAVANNAH HOSPITAL. Number of patients in hospital Dec. 31, 1910___ 34 Number of patients admitted during 1911 1,103 Number of patients in hospital during 1911__ 1,137 Number of patients discharged during 1911 1,043 Number of patients remaining Jan, 1,1912___ 37 Number of patients died during 1911 57 Number of patients moribund____ 20 Number of patients born 31 Number of hospital days pay patients 7,970 Number hospital days city and county patients 4,728 Total number of hospital days 12,699 Average daily number of patients-_ 34% .Number of pay patients 729 Number of city and county patients 408 Number of surgical operations-_____ 492 Mortality, total deaths- .05 Mortality, less moribund .03% Income from pay patients_____$17,237 25 Income from other sources 8,596 23 Total_________-____________$25,833 48 Increase of income from pay patients, over 1910 _________$ 53 94 Increase of income from other sources 449 61 Total______________________$ 503 55 Total expenses (including improvements) ___$27,001 69 Total number of hospital and employe days 26,605 Average daily cost of raw food .27% Cost to city and county per patient_ 12.01 Expense per capita per diem MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 818 REPORT OF GEORGIA INFIRMARY FOR YEAR 1911. Statistical Report, 1911. Number of patients in Infirmary Jan. 1, 1911 _________________ 34 Number of patients admitted during 1911 780 Number of patients cared for during 1911 814 Number of patients discharged during 1911 634 Number of patients died duirng 1911_ 141 Number of patients remaining January 1, 1912 ____________-__-____ 39 Births in Infirmary during 1911 12 Total number of deaths in 1911_____ 141 Number moribund patients carried to Infirmary in 1911___________ 94 Mortality _________________ 17.03 Corrected Mortality ____________ 6.06 Tubercular admits __ 23 Operations _ .. 287 Surgical deaths ___ 25 Medical deaths _____ 116 Total number Hospital days, all patients. 13,910 Total number Hospital days Charity patients 13,550 Total number Hospital days Pay patients- 2,360 Daily average number patients_____ . 38 Daily average cost per patient______ 73 907-1000 Smallest number patients any one day_ 23 Largest number patients any one day__ 48 Expenses for year______________ 10,280.53 Appropriation from City of Savannah and Chatham County averages for Chairty patients per day_____ 69 264-1000 Number of attendants, 3 white nurses_ 24 314 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Beceipte. Balance January 1, 1911_______________$ 1,478 93 City of Savannah ___________________ 4,500 00 Chatham County ___________ 3,500 00 Pay patients _________ 1,664 60 Received from interest on investments' 1,552 53 Suspense account 31 44 Donation from Savannah Benevolent Association 200 00 Independent Presbyterian Church___ 37 17 Total ______________________$12,934 67 Disbursement!. Expenses Salaries ___________ ____________$ 3,962 47 Provisions _____________ 3,023 31 Drugs and surgical supplies_ 1,603 46 Repairs, plumbing, etc. 187 96 Household supplies 619 12 Electric lights and gas _________ 316 39 Coal and wood _____________________ 339 05 Undertakers Account ___ 155 50 Telephone __-______________ 43 89 Insurance _____ 27 13 Interest and collections ________-____ 2 25 Balance January 1,1912_________ 2,654 14 Total _____________________$12,934 67 MARCUS S. BAKER, Secretary and Treasurer. HENBY C. CDKNINGHAM, President Trustees of Georgia Infirmary. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1911 WILLIAM HARDEN LIBRARIAN MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 817 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. SAVANNAH, GA., January 19,1912. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : DEAB Sm: In accordance with the agreement existing between the City of Savannah and the Georgia Historical Society, I have the honor to transmit herewith the ninth annual report of the Board of Managers of the Savannah Public Library. Yery respectfully, OTIS.ASHMOBB, Chairman. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1912. To THE HONORABLE MAYOB AND ALDERMEN, OF THE CITY OP SAVANNAH, AND TO THE GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY : GENTLEMEN :In accordance with the terms of agreement between the City of Savannah and the Georgia Historical Society in the establishment of the Savannah Public Library made on March 26, 1903, this, the ninth annual report of the Board of Managers of the Public Library, is respectfully submitted. 318 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Membership of the Board. During the year the following changes took place in the membership of .the Board of Managers: On June 3, Mr. George J. Baldwin, who had filled so acceptably the position of Chairman of the Board from its organization, tendered his resignation as a member of the Board, and Mr. Charles Ellis was appointed to fill his unexpired term. On May 26 Mr. N. B. P. Close resigned, and Mr. William Davidson was appointed by the Mayor to fill the vacancy thus created. Later Mr. J. Randolph Anderson resigned, and Mr. H. Wiley Johnson was appointed in his stead. Upon the resignation of Mr. George J. Baldwin" Mr. Otis Ashmore was elected Chairman, and Mr. P. A. Stovall was elected Vice-Chairman in place of Mr. Ashmore. The terms of Mr. Neyle Colquitt and of Mr. Otis Ashmore having expired December 31,1911, these two gentlemen were re-appointed respectively by the Mayor and by the President of the Georgia Historical Society for five years. In August the Board, realizing the need of additional help in the library work, elected Miss Annie Dunwoody as assistant librarian. Her time is divided between the adult and the children's department. The following list shows the membership of the Board, the committees, and the library officials at the close of the year 1911: MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 819 Board of Managers. Appointed by the City of Savannah. P. A. Stovall William M. Davidson H. W. Witcover John M. Thomas Neyle Colquitt Appointed by Georgia Historical Society. H. Wiley Johnson Dr. T. J. Cbarlton H. P. Smart Charles Ellis Otis Ashmore Term Expires. December 31, 1912. December 31, 1913. December 31, 1914 December 31, 1915. December 31, 1916. Library Committee: Dr. T. J. Charlton, P. A. Stovall, H. Wiley Johnson. Finance Committee: Neyle Colquitt, H. W. Witcover, William M. Davidson. Library Officials. William Harden, Librarian; Miss Maude Heyward, Assistant Librarian; Miss Elizabeth McLaws, Librarian Children's Department; Miss Selina Heyward, Assistant Librarian; Miss Annie Dunwoody, Assistant Librarian. The reports of the Librarian and of the Treasurer herewith attached show in detail all the essential facts concerning the operation of the Library, and but little else needs to be added. A careful study of the facts set forth in these reports, and of the conditions under which the work of the Library is done, s'how conclusively that the public is receiving great benefits from this institution, and that the appropriations made for its maintenance are wisely and economically expended. The Library now contains 41,861 volumes, and during the year 1911, 84,179 volumes were taken out by its members. 320 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT The number of card holders, or those who take books from the Library, is 13,832, embracing all classes of our people. Attention is invited to the classified list of card holders, showing how extensively the library is used. Among these will be noted 6,027 students, 2,574 clerks, 253 merchants, 18 physicians, 62 lawyers, 166 stenographers, 104 machinists, 137 managers, 34 carpenters, 31 policemen, 178 teachers, 27 electricians, 30 railroad engineers, 62 firemen, 25 bankers, 51 musicians, 37 printers, 37 trained nurses, 3,291 persons unemployed, and hundreds of others. Besides these many daily visits the Library for the purpose of reference and general reading. The number of visitors for the year was 96,940, of which 66,361 were adults, and 30,579 children. A carefully selected list of periodicals, covering every department of human interest, is subscribed for and made easily accessible to visitors. Children's Department. On February 22, 1910 the Children's Department was formally opened. All children under sixteen years of age are allowed the use of this department, though any child by special request is permitted to take books from the adults' department when desired. The books in this department have been been carefully selected with special reference to the needs and tastes of children, including many reference books of high character. The interest shown by the children in this department is a good index of its value. During the year 30,579 visits were made by children to the Library, and 739 new cards were issued to them. A special librarian is provided to aid the children in the selection of proper books and in directing their reading. The room devoted to this work is a model of comfort and con- __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________821 venience, the furniture having been specially selected for the use of children. It has been said that the habit of reading good books is of itself a liberal education, and when we consider what treasures of thought and feeling are locked up in books, the importance of establishing in the minds of the young the habit of reading and research becomes significantly apparent. It was the confession of the distinguished Dr. Johnson, one of the greatest literary figures of the seventeenth century, that most of his vast learning had been acquired before the age of eighteen years. Another great scholar and teacher of English startles us with the statement that nobody reads after the age of twenty. Whatever may be said of these thoughtful statements it is a fact conceded by all that nearly all the real wealth and adornment of language and literature must be acquired in the early years of life. Childhood has been truly called the greatest discovery of modern times. How important then it is to "take this current when it serves" and receive upon "our ventures" large returns in a higher order of intelligence foi the generations to come. To add to the pleasure and the profit of the children, a series of stories is arranged, appealing strongly to the tastes and instincts of childhood. During the year fifty-four such stories were told, and the. number of children hearing them was 8,280. The moral and intellectual culture afforded by this department to the children of our city is of unquestioned value, and it is the desire of the Board of Managers to extend its usefulness to a still greater number of the young people of our city. Needed Improvements. Along with the material progress of our people its intellectual and literary advancement must keep step. If Savannah is to keep abreast of her sister cities of this country in 822 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT intellectual life and development, she cannot long delay the erection and equipment of a modern library building that will be both a credit to our city and a practical asset of permanent, living, value to all our people. "While our present equipment of building and books and other resources is yielding, it is ' hoped, its most efficient service to our community, there are so many other possibilities of good in the true functions of a public library that a modern building and equipment are much to be desired. This need has been urged in former reports of this Board, and again the matter is commended to the thoughtful consideration of our people. Reference Department. Owing to the limited library room, the present reference department is confined to a very small space, which is both inadequate and unsuited to the demands upon this important branch of the library work. It is a well known fact that one of the most important functions of a public library is to furnish prompt and reliable information to those who seek it. The knowledge of the world lies locked up in books, and unless the key of easy access to the accumulated wisdom of the ages is furnished to every seeker after truth, the experiences of our ancestors goes for naught, and we must blunder again to their costly discoveries. It is not so much its intellect that renders the modern world superior to antiquity, but its intellect plus the heritage of all the ages in thought and discovery transmitted to it through books. Recognizing the value of a well equipped department of reference, the Board of Managers desires as soon as possible to amplify its equipment of reference books, and to utilize it to greater advantage to the public than is now possible with the present arrangement. A special appropriation was requested from the city this year to make these improvements, and although the appropriation could not be made at this time, it is sincerely hoped that this much needed improvement can be secured at no distant day, and thus increase very materially the efficiency of the Library's work. ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________833 Insurance. An insurance of $10,000.00 upon the Library building, and $15,000.00 upon its' contents is still maintained. Finances. The reports of the Treasurer, herewith attached, shows in detail the receipts and expenditures for the year. The resources of the Library are derived almost exclusively from direct appropriations from the city. Small sums are received from the rent of books in the Duplicate Collection, from fines, reserves, etc., but the bulk of the funds are derived from the city. At the beginning of the year the city made an appropriation of $5,600.00 to the Library, which was the same amount as that made the year before. The expenses of the Library, however, were gradually increasing, and the Board was confronted with a serious reduction in its funds available for the purchase of books. For the first ten months of the year great embarrassment was felt by the Board on account of its inability to provide the books actually demanded by the public. We were compelled to forego the purchase of many of the more valuable and substantial books outside of the field of fiction, which are very much needed by the Library. An additional appropriation of $1,000.00, however, made available by the city on November 1, enabled the Library Committee to supply in part this need. A comparison of the expenses of our Library with those of other cities shows that Savannah stands very low in this item of public expenditure. For the white population the average per capita expenditure of our Library is only sixteen cents a year. Surely a small increase in this sum need not excite envy or create alarm. It is gratifying to the Board to know that the city council has provided in its budget for the year 1912, $10,000.00 for the Public Library, which is an increase of $4,400.00 over its original appropriation for 1911. With this 824 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT additional sum we will be able to supply many new books now in great demand, and to render more efficient the general work of the Library. # The attention of the City Council is invited to the system of accounting adopted by the Library Board, and to the safe guards thrown round the expenditures of its funds. The books of the Treasurer are regularly audited by our Finance Committee, and all of the books and vouchers are kept in a systematic and orderly manner. i Conclusion. In conclusion it may be stated that our Public Library is annually increasing in its usefulness to our community and in its popularity. Those who are charged with its management are unselfishly devoting their best endeavors to its improvement, and while we fully appreciate the limitations fixed by the present financial conditions, we believe that the work now done is greatly appreciated by the public, and we indulge the hope that at no distant day Savannah may possess a Public Library equal in every demand of her people, and worthy of her best ideals. Respectfully submitted, OTIS ASHMORE, Chairman Board of Managers Public Library. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 825 Report of Librarian SAVANNAH, QA., January 2, 1912. To THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE SAVANNAH PUBUC LIBRARY: GENTIJEMEN :I have the honor to submit my report for the twelve months ending December 31, 1911, showing, that under all the circumstances, the work accomplished in that time has been satisfactory. The opening of the Children's Department at the beginning of 1910 caused the business there to increase beyond our expectation, and the result was an abnormal circulation of books, as well as a notable addition to the record of visitors. This condition was so clearly shown as to call for special mention of the fact by the then Chairman of your body in his report for that year. During the past year the work resumed its proper status, and was, generally speaking, just what might have been looked for. The substantial gain in books added to our collection is seen in the following statement: Number of volumes at beginning of year 1911 37,698 Number of volumes added by purchase_____3,183 Number of volumes added by gift 174 Number of volumes added by government___ 299 Number of volumes added by Georgia Historical Society 12 Number of volumes added by Children's Department .- 548 4,216 Total__________ 41,914 828__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Withdrawals. Ntnnber volumes worn out and condemned__ 43 Number volumes lost and paid for__ 10 53 Total number volumes at beginning of 1912 41,861 As no binding was done in 1910, a fair amount was set aside in the budget of last year for this purpose, and 600 volumes were re-bound, thus adding that number to the books ready for use, but, of course, not increasing the Library. Some mending of books has been done, but as most of that sort of work required the services of experts no special mention of the little that was done on the premises need be made. At an adjourned meeting of your body held on the 24th of August last, you elected Miss Annie Dunwoody as assistant librarian, and thus one addition has been made to the Library staff. Miss Dunwoody divides her time between the adult and the children's departments, and her services are most acceptable in both; but it is desirable that we have a special assistant for the children whose time should be wholly given to that work, thus relieving Miss McLaws of a part of her burden as well as of some responsibility. The story hour has been kept up without any interruption during the entire year, and the children attend in crowds. It is interesting to know that at least one afternoon the crowd was so great that the story for that day had to be repeated to a number who were not able to get into the room at the first telling of it. The work of cataloguing has been attended to as usual, and 2,898 volumes have been catalogued, for which purpose 4,411 cards were used. ___ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 827 As usual special 'bibliographies have been made up and printed in the newspapers, the subjects so treated being: Art, Airships, Automobiles, China, Christmas, Commission Form of Government, Girl of the Golden West, Heroines of Fiction, Gen. R. E. Lee, Mexico, Nature, and Outdoor Books, Play in Education, Renaissance in Italy, Jacob A. Riis, Siege of Savannah, Shakespeare, Washington. The duplicate collection of fiction has proved as popular as in the past, and there have been 867 volumes of novels which have served their purpose in that department have been transferred to the main collection. There are no other matters that require special mention, and full information on all points may be had by reference to the tables attached to this report; 'but I must say in closing that the work of every member of the Library staff has been well performed, entirely satisfactory, and fruitful in results. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM HARDEN, Librarian. Monthly Circulation of Booka 1911. January _ __ _ _. February _____ March ______ April ............_.. May . June . _ . July _. ___ ____._ August _____ ... September October November .......... TlAPATTtHoi* Totals __ ..... FMlosopby 24 27 17 14 37 18 15 11 25 35 23 25 271 Religion 18 12 15 20 25 138 15 19 15 14 13 187 Sociology 218 210 261 234 305 202 185 171 165 96 159 221 2,427 Philology 123231a414 24 1 Natural Science 46 51 85 43 98 69 77 67 56 40 42 48 725 gwP 17 22 29 27 19 15 31 21 12 14 15 23 245 & 39 51 71 55 81 58 60 45 42 58 58 59 677 i Literature i i 187 218 230 210 206 207 181 173 180 186 176 179 2,333 History 286 277 316 242 262 189 178 177 169 147 168 185 2,596 1 Fiction ' 6,237 6,160 6,411 5,681 6,621 6,061 6,819 6,392 6,720 6,125 6,040 5,427 74,694 3 7,078 7.033 7,435 6,526 7,657 6,834 7,557 7,073 7,891 6,720 6,696 6,184 84,179 sto 09 Adults Department Children's Department 21,819 January ____ _ February _ _______ March _____ __ April __________ May __________ June ____ _ _ July . _________ August _ _ _ September ____ _ October ._ ___ __ November ____ __ December ___ __ Total _______ VISITORS Adults 6,174 5,645 6,222 5,473 6,334 5,423 5,862 4,312 6,159 5,530 4,905 4,322 66,361 Children 2,722 2,725 2,865 2,527 2,717 2,361 2,614 2,668 2,444 1,994 2,537 2,405 30,579 Total 8,896 8,370 9,087 8,000 9,051 7,784 8,476 6,980 8,603 7,524 7,442 6,727 96,940 III! 975 965 980 883 1,210 1,107 1,145 1,052 1,155 1,150 1,214 1,135 12,971 CARDS ISSUED Adults 107 77 57 53 64 52 69 69 77 76 58 62 821 Children 105 94 75 61 41 37 90 50 47 38 54 .47 739 Total 212 171 132 114 105 89 159 119 124 114 112 109 1,560 *!> SB! 'tnfl 5 m !>3oJ 17 12 10 9 12 9 5 9 7 12 4 7 113 330 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT -i i-i ci c5 m 2855 ^ ogicjooocs CO CO TJJ C^J -* 1 2 s a 1 (M to 00 O 00 O 1 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 881 Classified List of Periodicals Subscribed For. Literary Reviews 7 Popular Literature24 Historical _ 4 Fine Arts___________________ 6 Useful Arts__-______________________11 Bibliography 3 Religion ________________ 4 Domestic Economy 4 Juvenile __- 6 Language - 1 Music _____-_-_-_ 1 Horticulture _____________________ 2 Humor ___________________ 3 Science ________11 Medical _____ 2 Sociology 3 Trade _____________________________ 2 Technical ___________________________ 4 Total_____________________________98 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Classified List of Architects _____ 4- Artists 12 Authors ____ 3 Bakers __________ 10 Bankers 25 Blacksmiths ______ 17 Boiler Makers _-__ 12 Book Binders _____ 7 Brewers 6 Brokers _________ 32 Butchers ___ 8 Cabinet Makers._ 9 Chemists ___ 7 Civil Engineers_ 23 Clergymen __ 9 Clerks _________ 2,574 Conductors __ 26 Contractors __ 14 Dairymen ________ 8 Dressmakers ____ 11 Druggists _ 25 Editors -________ 9 Electricians ______ 27 Engineers, R. B. 30 Exporters ______ 13 Firemen _______ 62 Grocers __ 25 Hair Dressers_____ 3 Inspectors _______ 17 Insurance Agents. 37 Iron Workers- 4 Jewelers __ 9 Journalists _ 16 Kindergarten Teachers 48 Lawyers 62 Letter Carriers_____ 4 Card Holders. Machinists _______ 104 Managers 127 Carpenters ____ 34 Merchants ________ 253 Milliners ___ 8 Musicians 51 Painters _________ 20 Paper Hangers_ 6 Pawnbrokers 6 Photographers 12 Physicians 18 Pilots ________ 9 Planters ____ 12 Plumbers 14 Policemen _ 31 Port "Wardens___ 1 Printers ________ 37 Real Estate Agts.___ 30 R. R. Officials____ 16 Reporters __ 17 Secretaries, Private 28 Steamship Officials 20 Stenographers _ 166 Students _____-_ 6,027 Teachers ____ 178 Telegraph Operators 17 Tinners 9 Trained Nurses 37 Upholsterers 11 Watchmen ___ 19 Wheelwrights 10 Females, no employment _________ 2,080 Males, no employment 1,211 Wood Dealers 5 Total________13,832 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 838 List of Stories Told. January, 1911. 6th. Miss Annie PorterChristmas Story (by Miss Porter.) 13th. Miss Agnes LyonsMatch Girl, Princess Haweda, Christmas Carol (by Miss Lyons.) 19th. Children's LibrarianGeneral Lee's Child Life and School Days. 20th. Miss ElliottGeneral Lee, Konigskinder. 27th. Miss LyonsIliad, Fairy Tales. 28th. Mr. ChairsellBoys' Camping Stories. February, 1911. 3d. Miss ElliottStory of Parsifal. 10th. Miss LyonsIliad, Cat and the Parrot, Billy Beg. 12th. Children's LibrarianOglethorpe. 17th. Miss "WestIliad, Fairy Tales. 21st. Mr. AshmoreStory of Washington. 24th. Miss LyonsEat Princess, Pig Brother. Children's LibrarianSiege of Savannah. March, 1911. 3d. Miss LyonsIliad, Story of Wylie, Raggylug. 10th. Miss Carol OpenheimerCedric, Epaminodas, Fairy Tales. 17th. Miss LyonsIliad, Irish Fairy Tales (McManus.) 31st. Miss ElliottLohengrin, Indian Stories. April, 1911. 7th. Miss "WestKing Richard. Miss LyonsEaster Story. 14th. Miss Claire OpenheimerFairy Tales. 21st. Miss LyonsIliad, Little Men of the Mountain. 28th. Mr, Clement SaussyWar Stories, 834 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT May, 1911. 5th. Miss LyonsIliad. Miss "WestPerseus. 12th. Miss LyonsIliad, Prince Cherry, Whale and Elephant. 19th. Miss WestBeownlf. Miss LyonsEditha's Burglar, Fairy Tales. 26th. Children's LibrarianStories from Kipling's Jungle Book. June, 1911. 2d. Miss NisbetKipling's Just So Stories. 9th. Miss LyonsKobin Hood. 16th. Miss LyonsStories from the Arabian Nights. 23d. Miss LyonsIndian Stories. 30th. Children's LibrarianFairy Tales. July, 1911. 7th. Miss Edna EppesA Dutch Wedding (by Miss Eppes.) 14th. Miss LyonsIndian Stories, Fairy Tales. 21st. Miss LyonsIndian Stories, Fairy Tales. 28th. Miss LyonsPinkey Perkins. August, 1911. 4th. Miss LyonsMiss Minerva and Wm. Green Hill. llth. Miss LyonsMiss Minerva and Wm. Green Hill. 18th. Miss LyonsPinkey Perkins, Baseball Stories. 25th. Miss LyonsStories from the Arabian Nights. * September, 1911. 1st. Miss LyonsTom Sawyer. Children's LibrarianStories 'by Mrs. Ewing. 8th. Miss LyonsAlice in Wonderland. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 886 15th. Miss PutzellJust So Stories, Kipling. 22d. Miss LyonsAlice in Wonderland. 29th. Miss PutzellJust So Stories, Kipling. October, 1911. 6th. Miss LyonsAlice in Wonderland. 13th. Miss PutzellSelections from Eugene Field. 20th. Miss EUiottJapanese Fairy Tales. 27th. Miss PutzellJust So Stories, Kipling. November, 1911. 3d. Miss PutzelFairy Tales. 10th. Miss LyonsFairy Tales. 17th. Miss ElliottJapanese Fairy Tales. 24th. Miss LyonsThanksgiving Stories. December, 1911. 1st. Miss LyonsIndian Stories, Fairy Tales. 8th. Miss CantrellUncle Remus, Stories of King Arthur. 15th. Miss CantrellKing Arthur Stories, Christmas Stories. 29th. Miss LyonsNew Year Stories. Attendance Story Afternoons8,280 Story-Hour Afternoons 54 School Visits by Children's Librarian 25 836 _______MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT TREASURER'S REPORT. From January 1,1911, to January 1,1912. t Receipts. Cash in hand January 1,1911_____________$ 182 96 From City of Savannah_________________ 6,599 92 From book rent ___________________ 679 56 From fines and reserves ______________ 620 27 Lost book paid for._ 1 00 Total _______________________$8,083 71 Expenditures. Salaries _____..____________$3,720 00 Binding _________________ 287 12 New books _________________ 2,197 15 Periodicals, etc. ______________ 451 40 Fuel _____________________ 89 75 Lighting __________________ 260 25 Stationery ________________ 12l 03 Printing _________ ________ 72 93 Eepairs _____ ______ 86 70 Insurance _________ _________ 136 00 Miscellaneous _______________ 192 73 7,625 06 Cash balance on hand January 1,1912$ 458 65 The December, 1911, unpaid bills, not yet presented for payment, will about cover the cash balance on hand. Bespeetfolly submitted, JOHN M. THOMAS, Treasurer Public Library. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________887 I have examined the accounts and books of the Treasurer of the Public Library from the first of January, 1911 to the rst of January, 1912, and find the same correct, with proper vouchers produced, and a balance in the hands of Treasurer of four hundred and fifty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents ($458.65). NEYtE COLQUITT, Chairman Finance Committee. REPORT OF COLORED PUBLIC LIBRARY. SAVANNAH, GA., Jan. 23, 1910. HON. GEORGE "W. TIEDEMAN, Mayor, SAVANNAH, GA. : Sm:Please find as follows my report to the Board of Curators of the Savannah Colored Public Library for the year ending December 31, 1911: < Books in Library Jan. 1, 1911__________2,436 Books added during year_______________ 175 Total _____________________^___2,611 Cards issued __________'_____________ 688 Books drawn __________________1,244 Visitors ____________________________1,644 Report of Treasurer. Receipts. Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1911____$ 77 City appropriation for year_________ 360 00 Donations __________________ 15 00$375 77 388 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Disbursements. Rent due 1910, two months________$ 20 00 Rent 1911____________________ 120 00 Librarian __________________ 145 00 Gas _______________________ 19 60 Insurance ___________________ 4 80 Newspapers _ 17 55 Books ______________________ 32 75 Improvements ________________ 15 00$374 70 Total Receipts_____________$375 77 Disbursements _____________________ Due Librarian___________ Deficit________________ 33 93 $374 70 35 00 $409 70 $409 70 Respectfully submitted, CHAS. A. R. MCDOWELL, Librarian. Board of Curators, Savannah Colored Public Library. A. L. TUCKER, President. HENBY PEARSOK, Secretary. E. E. DESVEBNEY, Treasurer. SOL C. JOHNSON, D. J. SCOTT, City Appointment. L. G. MlDDLETON, DR. F. S. BELCHER, GEO. W. JACOBS, CHAS. A. R. McDowELL, Librarian. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________889 REPORT OF KING'S DAUGHTERS NURSERY AND HOME. To THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, OP THE CITY OP SAVANNAH : SAVANNAH, GA., Dec. 7, 1911. GENTLEMEN:The Julia McLeod Chapter of The King's Daughters submits the report of the Day Nursery and Home for year ending December 31st, 1911. Our Home has been conducted along the usual lines, caring for helpless little children. We have had some sickness among the children, and one death. The little baby rescued from one of evil habits died about Easter and was 'buried from the Home. We thank you most heartily for all help you have so generously given us, and pray its continuance. If it was not for the generous aid bestowed upon our work, we could not accomplish half that we now do, "In His Name." Respectfully, CORNELIA L. BREWER, Secretary. SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ASSOCIATED CHARITIES OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA January 1, 1911January I, 1912 342 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT The Associated Charities of Savannah Takes Five Steps in a Definite Plan. 1. A Sympathetic Hearing. 2. Immediate Belief. 3. A Confidential Investigation. 4. An Intelligent Diagnosis. 5. Efficient Treatment. Will Yon Help to Blake These Things Happen. By enabling us to keep a sufficient number of trained workers in the field and to see that they have the means to make their work effective. Yon Can Do This in One or Both of Two Ways A. Become a subscriber to this Society by donating $5.00 or more a year. B. Give some of your time in helping to solve the troubles of the poor who apply to us. (Join the Case Committee which meets weekly on Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.) Since the Society was organized we have had applications from more than one thousand families or persons who needed some kind of charitable service. We have spent $2,786.00 for emergency and special material relief. We want to begin this winter equipped to help every person in need who comes to us, whether the need be health, opportunity, decent living or relief. Only your generosity and interest will enable us to do this. We earnestly invite you to call at our office, City Hall, Telephone No. 4543. Hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. INVESTIGATE OUR METHODS AND USE US. SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ASSOCIATED CHARITIES OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA January 1, 1911January 1, 1912 "Modern charity gives more in material support than the old and it is entitled to do so by its knowledge of where material support can help. But it places its accent not upon the material, but upon the spiritual side."JOSEPH LEE. THE GOLDEN LADDER OF CHARITY. '' The most meritorious of all charity is to anticipate it by preventing poverty; namely, to assist the reduced brother either by a considerable gift, or a loan of money, or by teaching him a trade, or by putting him in the way of business, so that he may earn an honest livelihood, and not be forced to the dreadful alternative of holding up his hand for charity. "And if thy brother be waxen poor and fallen in decay with thee, then thou shalt support him; yea, though he be a stranger or a sojourner; that he may live with thee."Levit. 25:35. This is the highest step and the summit of charity's Golden Ladder.From Maimonides, After the Talmud. 344 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT OFFICERS. GEO. J. BALDWIN, President SAMUEL B. ADAMS, First Vice-Presldent. ARTHUR J.. O'HARA, Second Vlee-President E. S. NASH, Treasurer. NEYLE COLQ.OTTT, Recording Secretary. G. ABTHTJB GORDON, Chairman Eiecutive Committee. M. A. O'BYRNE, Chairman Finance Committee. Hiss HELEN B. PENDLETON, General Secretary. DIRECTORS. One Year Term: J. RANDOLPH AKDERSON, H. B. SKEELE, GEO. H. BALDWIN, W. S. WILSON, R. M. BUTLER, W. W. WILDER, G. A. GORDON, G. BARNARD PRITCEARD, H. M. JOHNSON, R S. NASH. Two Tear Term: SAMUEL B. ADAMS, A. J. O'HABA, CEAIO BARROW, W. W. MACKALL, JAS. R. CAIN, VIVIAN M. MYERS, T. J. CHAELTON, J. M. ROGERS, H. C. CUNNIWGHAM, PLEASANT A. STOVALL, Three Tear Term: LBOPOLD ABLER, JOB. F. GRAY, GEO. J. BALDWIN, B. H. LEVT, F. G. BELL, HENRY McALPnr, NETLE COLQOTTT, M. A. O*BTBNE, W. W. GORDON, FRED WESSELS, JR. Ex-Officio Members. HON. WALTER G. CHARLTON, Judge o Superior and Juvenile Courts. HON. GEO. W. TXEDEMAN, Mayor of Savannah. HON. A. B. MOORE, Chairman County Commissioners. DR. W. F. BBTTNNER, Health Officer of Savannah. Executive Committee. G. A. GORDON, Chairman, J. RANDOLPH ANDBBSON, LEOPOLD ADLEB, H. B. SKEELX. Finance and Membership Committee. M. A. O*BTBNB, Chairman, B. H. LEVY, R, M. BUTLER, B. S. NASH, Ex-Offlcio. Committee on Homeless. G. A. GORDON, Chairman, VIVIAN M. MYESS, H. M. JOHNSON, NEYLE COLQTOTT, HERBERT L. KAYTOR. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 845 HELP US TO STOP THIS. Indiscriminate Charity. The proprietor of an English hospital for the insane is in the habit of showing vl si tors one room which contains nothing but a cemented floor and a large water cask, of which both the top and the stop-cock are wide open. New inmates, it seems, are given the filling of this cask, as a preliminary test of their mental condition. If they continue for hours patiently to pour water in at the top without trying to close the stop-cock near the bottom, It is inferred that they are in need of treatment in the institution. As applied to the sanity of charity work, this test is a searching oneAre we not still too often guilty of pouring in at the one end what we helplessly permit to flow off at the other? The Associated Charities thinks that we are, and strives through an adjustment of taps and faucets to rehabilitate neglected family life and pour into it those healing streams of sympathy and endeavor which else would trickle helplessly to waste. MART E. RICHMOND. Since the Associated Charities' office was opened January 1,1910, the workers of the Society have made 1,651 investigations. Eeceived and written 3,918 letters. Paid 3,174 visits to and in behalf of the poor. Enlisted aid for 379 families from charitable individuals. Enlisted aid for 112 families from societies. Enlisted aid for 45 families from relatives. Enlisted aid for 26 families from churches. Spent $2,786.00 for relief as agent for charitable societies and individuals. This only represents the funds received and expended by the Associated Charities. The generous relief given to the poor at the request of the Society cannot be accurately tabulated. Inaugurated a Weekly Case Committee to advise and help in the treatment of needy families. 346__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_______ FINANCIAL STATEMENT ASSOCIATED . CHARITIES 1911. Eeoeiptg Administration. Regular Subscriptions ________$3,093.00 From 15 Directors to make up Deficit______ 250.00 Total Receipts Administration ______ * $3,343.00 Receipts for Relief. Balance from 1910 carried forward as relief Fund.? 259.72 Received for Relief ________________- 992^9 Total Receipts for Relief Total Receipts for 1911 __ . ___ __ ._ |4>595.31 Expenditures for Administration. Salaries ________________________ $2,521.46 Printing and Advertisement ___________ 72.50 Furniture and Fixtures ______________ 118.70 Postage, Telephone and Telegrams. ... 148.18 Traveling Expense and Car Fare ~ ___ ____ 134.93 Stationery and Office Supplies _ . _ ._______. 87.71 Sundries _______________________ 60-39 Total Expenditures for Administration_ $3,143.87 Expenditures for Relief _____________ 1,437.63 Total Expenditures _____________ $4,581.50 Balance in Bank Dec. 30th, on 1911 Account 13.81 $4,595.31 I have examined the books of the Associated Charities and certify that vouchers are found for all payments therein and that cash book and bank deposits agree. E.H. BATON. Certified Professional Accountant. *Mrs. E. S. Nash paid for $100.00 worth of wood and groceries on the order of the Associated Charities, making total relief expended $1,537.63. ________ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________847 A FOEEWORD. In presenting the Second Annual Report of the Associated Charities, we wish to thank the people of Savannah for their cordial, appreciative and effective support. Our Secretary has endeavored in her report to fully set before you the scope of our efforts during the past year and especially the increasing needs of the coming one. The formation of this Society is part of a world-wide movement in which the forces' making for the betterment of mankind are throwing overboard the hampering evils and outworn customs of the past, while seeking more effective agencies for increasing the general welfare. The tremendous growth in the United States during the past ten years of National Societies for promoting the improvement of social conditions is a proof of the interest everyone is taking in such questions. In Savannah its most noteworthy incident has been the formation of the Associated Charities. Hitherto we have been content to let the women of our community struggle, almost unaided, to help the unfortunate ones around us, but now the men have awakened and thirty of them have banded themselves together to help, and as an effective contribution have secured and offer for the general welfare work of the City the services of trained and expert workers equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to cope with the problems presented. The watchwords of today are efficiency and co-operation. This Association seeks and confidently expects the co-operation of every individual and organization in Savannah in its efforts to secure the most uplifting and permanent results from its work. The Association believes in the efficacy of sympathetic and practical personal service directed towards a removal of the causes of existing misfortune, and by relief, advice and continued personal co-operation seeks a prevention of their recurrence. 348 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Do not measure your charity by the amount of money you give, but rather by the friendly personal aid you extend to those in distress and by the careful, open-minded way in wMch you help the charitable forces of this city to work together. If perhaps, you cannot give all the time needed yourself, and few ean, your money gifts will enable this Association to do the work for you. The Associated Charities wants A Volunteer Friendly Visitor for every block in this City, who will take a personal interest in those living there who need sympathy and advice perhaps more than they do money. The Municipality, the Philanthropic, Commercial and Educational bodies to join hands with it for the most effective study of the causes of misfortune and the quickest and best methods of this removal. Every individual to make use of our working staff and our records so that all charitable effort shall be directed most effectively. Cash for emergency relief to be given immediately in all cases of apparent need during the time required to devise and put into effect such, permanent plans as shall prevent or lessen the trouble. Every person in Savannah to subscribe to its administrative funds so that the Society may be properly supported and its workers able to devote all of their time and thought to the problems before us. Very sincerely, GEO. J. BALDWIN, President. __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________349 SECOND ANNUAL EEPORT OF THE ASSOCIATED CHABITIES. The men and women of Savannah who started the Associated Charities movement two years ago were convinced that the best gift they could give the poor was the entire time of a paid corps of trained social workers with an office open all day where the Secretary and her Assistant should be on duty, like a Fire Department, ready to start out instantly at the call of distress. Not one of the many charitable societies and organizations of Savannah stood ready to do this. Helpful and capable as the members of these different societies are in their ministrations to those in need, they have household, social and business duties and cannot be called upon at all times of the day. In many instances, too, they have no authority from their managers to expend the sums of money often needed in emergency cases. So the Associated Charities came into being and now presents its second annual report which tries to tell the story of what it has accomplished thus far and what hills of difficulty we still have to .climb. The work of the Society can never be accurately interpreted in dollars and cents; but let us see if we can by analyzing the statistical report on page 24 give our readers some idea of the mere cash value of such an organization to the community in one year. Belief Giving. Prom January 1st, 1911 to January 1st, 1912, the Associated Charities spent for groceries, wood, coal and other special material relict __._-_$1,537.63 Belief Getting. The Society not only gives material relief but gets it from societies, churches and individuals, who relieve the material wants of the poor at our request and do not report to us the sums they spend. Fiftyflve families were thus relieved, by other societies. This relief of which we have no account, probably varied from one to twenty dollars. If we strike an average, these 55 families must have received at least.f 500.00 In addition to these families the Associated Charities procured aid in 196 instances from individuals, churches, etc., and here again we cannot give accurate figures, but we are. below the actual amount when we say that it averaged 15.00 a piece. 980.00 Total estimated material relief in one year.13,017.63 350 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Service is Belief. "But this ministry to the poor is no more limited to giving them money or provisions than it is to giving them kind words and encouragement. The agents of the Association spend nearly all of their time outside among the poor, and the money spent for their salaries goes as directly to the poor as if sent to them in groceries or fuel. Such salaries represent the best form of relief and the poor not only get the full benefit of them, but in no other form of relief could the same amount of money benefit them so largely. "In sending out statements last year we stamped upon them 'Make a point of reading the Annual Report.' One member wrote back, 'I have read the Annual Report. Please discontinue my membership.' A call was made upon him. He was open-minded, welcomed the visit, and explained the reasons for his withdrawal. 'Here,' he said, 'is your financial statement which shows that you did $4,799.32 of charity at a cost of $7,274.41. I have figured the cost of your charity and it is fifty-seven per cent.' " 'Did you read the rest of the report?' he was asked. '"No,'he replied. " 'Well, the trouble is,' we answered, 'that you and our directors have a different idea of what is charity. For instance, this morning, we used the long distance telephone at a cost of twenty-five cents, which item went into what you call expense, and the result was that a homeless boy was placed in a good home on a farm. If we had given the quarter to the boy, you would admit it was charity, but inasmuch as we paid it to the telephone company, you call it what?' " 'Oh.' he replied. 'I see, that's charity in itself,' and he drew a check for his dues."Atlanta Annual Report, 1910. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 351 Utilizing the Charitable Spirit of the Community. The Associated Charities uses the charitable spirit of the community to help the poor by enlisting the time and skill of those who are willing to give it. This includes the volunteers who come to the case committee meetings, but we shall only calculate the cost of professional services. The workers o! the Society have secured skilled medical aid for 21 persons. All of the physicians who at our request gave this service free of cost, would have charged each family at least $5.00. This medical aid was worth then, at least_____________$ 105.00 Six of these patients were operated upon. The lowest charge for an operation is $50.00. These operations must have been worth________________ 300.00 Twenty persons were placed in hospitals free. The cheapest private room in a hospital is $10.00 a week. If our twenty patients had only stayed one week each and had been obliged to pay, the cost ' would have been .______. 200.00 Twenty-eight families in which some member was 111 were referred to the visiting nurses. When we realize what the skilled professional nurse must be to the sufferer in the poor home, we should estimate her value above the $25-00 a week she would be paid at private nursing. But we say that if she cared for each poor patient only one week it would be worth at least __________________________ 700.00 Estimated Total _______________.__.__.$1,305.00 Securing Employment. The Associated Charities tries to make its applicants self-supporting by securing permanent employment for them when they are able to work. Thirty persons were given permanent employment last year. At the low rate of $5.00 a week, the lowest wages anyone of them received, they were worth to the community for one year____.________.___$7,800.00 Temporary employment was given to 45 persons. This varied from one day to one week. At $1.00 a day averaging say 3 days each, these persons must have earned __________________________$ 135.00 352 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT MODERN PHILANTHROPY A PROFESSION. "The progress of practical philanthropy is like the progress of the learned professions, in this respect: that there is in the charity office and in the doctor's and the lawyer's office the same disproportion in the accounts between the supply expenses and the office expenses. If the doctor's bill were accurately itemized, it would read 'for medicine 50c, for advice $100.' If the lawyer's bill were in the same manner set forth, we would have, 'for pens and ink and paper, $1.50; for lying awake at night thinking of your case, $500.' It is wise advice that is the expensive thing, the wise advice, in preparation for which the advisor has gone through long years of training and spent a great deal of money. It is the same way with the reports of the Associated Charities. People look at the annual report and say, '"Why, dear me, look at this; here they say they have given $100 to the poor, and have spent a thousand or more for salaries, and office expenses, and so the money we have been giving has not been going to the poor, but to pay the people in the office.' But the Associated Charities exists for the purpose of giving good advice; it is not so much for the purpose of doing something for people, as it is for the purpose of doing something with them, and of putting them in a position to help themselves, which is the only permanent way of bettering them."GEORGE HODGES, D. D. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 853 Saving the Cash of the Charitable. The Associated Charities saves'the cash of the charitable in. many instances. In one year the Society has procured transportation for fifty persons to their homes or to people whose duty it was to care for them. All of these applicants were handicapped in some way. They were either too young or too old to be desirable citizens, or else they were physically disabled so that they would have been a charge upon the city had they remained here. These people were not carelessly "passed on" to even greater misery than they experienced here, but each ease was carefully investigated and much pains taken to see that in every instance they were sent where their condition would be bettered. The lowest estimate of the cost of caring for one person for one week is 13.00. Using that figure as a basis of calculation the cost to the charitable persons of Savannah who would have been obliged to care for these people had they remained here would have been____________________________$7,800.00 Bumming up these values to the community as follows, we find: Total money passing through the Associated Charities$ 1,537.63 Total given by Societies, Churches and Individuals at our request (estimated) ______ 1,480.00 Total material relief (estimated)_________$ 3,017.63 Total value professional services obtained by the Society for the poor __________ 1,305.00 Value to the community of permanent employment obtained for applicants ____________ 7,800.00 Value to the community of temporary employment__ 135.00 Total saved the community by transportation of 50 persons _______ 7,800.00 Estimated total spent and saved the com munity _______.____$20,057.63 The cost of maintaining the Associated Charities was_.$ 3,143,67 The estimated credit balance to the community then through the work of the Associated Charities for one year was at least-_______$16,913.96 Spiritual and Economic Values. If we find it difficult to translate our services to the community in terms of dollars and cents, it is still harder to 354__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT MADE SELF-SUPPORTING. A man, wife and one child were referred to us for relief as the man was ill and consequently unable to work. A church gave immediate help at our request. A doctor and the district nurse were asked to visit. The man was more accustomed to farm work than to life in the city and when he was" well enough, we got him a position on a farm where he has free house rent, several acres of land to work, and interest in the cattle and a regular sum each month for overseeing the other farm work. A letter from the wife reads: "I now take the pleasure of writing you to let you hear from me. I am very well and ^ny husband, baby and me are much better satisfied out here in the country, than we was in town. I am happy now. Hope you are well. I am as ever, ." The Associated Charities gave no material hlp here, but one load of wood. But was it not real charity to spend money in paying a social worker her salary while she was using her brains and time and strength in making and carrying out a plan to help this family to become self-supporting? ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________855 give the spiritual and economic significance with regard to what we try to do in befriending undermined and broken families. A widow, unobserved but observing, came to the Annual Meeting of the Society held in Lawton Memorial last February. She said to us afterwards: "I wish I could have told all those people there that but for the Associated Charities I would not have my children with me." Can there be any real appraisement put upon the value of a mother to her children V or the economic significance of her worth to the community as the caretaker of her children! When a man dies or deserts his family permanently, if there are no well-to-do relatives to step in and assume the burden of support, the mother of the family is in too many sorrowful instances forced to assume the responsibility of wage-earning as well as home-making. Too often the families thus left destitute are ruthlessly scattered, the boys going .to one orphan asylum and the girls to another, where they usually grow up feeling neither love nor responsibility toward their mother. She is often left with one or two little ones to care for, and even then she has to go out to work, and neglect is almost certain. In one year the Associated Charities has been asked to investigate conditions in the families of 85 widows and deserted wives, and in the above instance has organized a regular pension to help the widow keep her children with her. CAN WE NOT ENLIST MORE AND LARGER GIFTS FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES. Personal Service a Priceless Gift. A member of the case committee has been visiting for a year the family of a man, wife and three children. The man is a hopeless invalid, and when the visitor first became interested in them conditions were pitiable. They were entirely dependent on odd charitable gifts that just happened along. The oldest child was not in school and the mother, a dirty, discouraged woman had no incentive to care properly 856 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT THE HOMELESS. Is it better to hand a man a dollar on the street when he asks you for help and leave him in a position where, when that dollar is spent, he will have to beg another dollar to get along, or is it better to spend 40 cents on the man in giving him food and shelter until next day, arid spend the other 60 cents in paying people to investigate his real needs, find him a job, or if he cannot work to find adequate and permanent relief for him so that he will not beg any more dollars? Number of Applications From Transients. Married couples ___________ 22 Married women ____________ 6 Single women _____________ 9 Married men ___________________ 53 Single men ______________________________300 Total ____________________________390 What Happened to These Applicants. Transportation obtained for _1___ 50 Perrnananet employment for____.____ 30 Temporary employment for______ 45 Number offered work who refused it and disappeared__ 67 Xumber who disappeared during investigation.____198 390 What It Cost to Help Them. Received from Societies, Individuals, Clergy, etc_____$ 110.97 From Mayor's Office _____________________ 48-30 From City, July, August, September and October____ 200.00 Total from City, Societies, and Individuals of Savannah ______________________$ 359.27 Received from relatives and returned by beneficiaries__ 332.55 Total received for homeless ____________$ 691.82 Spent. Cost of transportation (50 persons)____________$ 332.74 Cost of meals, lodging, etc__________________ 465.98 Total cost of homeless _______________$ 798.72 H. B.Since the relatives and beneficiaries returned $332.55, the actual cost to the Oity and Citizen* was only ____________________________| 466.17 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 857 fr her family. The visitor gave no relief herself but through her knowledge of conditions reported weekly to the Society, the family is now adequately eared for by their Church. The visitor has seen that the little girl goes regularly to school, and the mother and the rest of the family are clean, cheerful and contented. The relief given this family would have been worth nothing except for the continued friendly oversight of the visitor. THE ASSOCIATED CHAEITIES ASKS FOE MORE VOLUNTEERS. A glance at the foregoing figures will show how important this department of our work has become. More than three times as many homeless persons and families as we had last year were referred this year to the Society, showing that the community is learning to refer the wanderer to the right source of help. After this is done, however, it is extremely difficult to interest enough people to stand for any continued expense for the passing stranger. The sense of neighborly responsibility is naturally more spontaneous and constant with regard to the resident family group and the homeless man or family is more logically a city charge. In July the Committee on the Homeless appeared before City Council asking that $50.00 a month, if necessary, be appropriated for the relief of the homeless. This was granted and has made our work much more simple and efficacious. The most important practical co-operation of the year has been with the Hebrew Benevolent Association and the H. G. H. Society, who have asked us to investigate cases of transient Hebrews, agreeing meanwhile to pay for their lodging and meals. 358__________MAYOR'S ANNTFAL, REPORT EXAMPLE OF WHAT WE DO FOB THE HOMELESS/ A Hebrew boy, epileptic, feeble-minded and with crippled hands, was just out of one of our hospitals where he was sent the day after he reached town. He could give no account of himself at first Friendly talks with him -as he came to the office each day for his meals at last enabled the workers to get the address of his parents. Shortly after he came to us the police telephoned the Associated Charities that they had arrested this boy as a vagrant. He gave them another name, but we identified him by their description of him, and asked them to hold him until we had completed arrangements. They sent him to the Blue Farm, and as he became too troublesome thereto jail. This was a most pitiful case, showing the need of some institution where such cases can be eared for pending their transportation. He was sent home finally, after much correspondence, and committed to an institution where he will receive kindly care for the rest of his life. It cost less than $15.00. If he had continued his wandering life he would have cost the different communities where he did not belong a much larger sum of money, and his suffering would have been also far greater, since all feeble-minded and epileptics need medical care in an institution. HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH TO SAVANNAH TO HAVE A SOCIETY READY TO DO THE RIGHT AND SYMPATHETIC THING IN SUCH CASES t MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 869 Work Offered the Abie-Bodied. The very last thing that many of the homeless men who apply to the Society want is a job, although they invariably say they are anxious for one. Several firms in Savannah willingly put the men we send them to work. Some of the men will work a day or two, some a week, and others never present the letter we always give them to the manager of the concern. Sixty-seven men never went for the work we offered them, and many of the one-hundred-and-ninety-eight who disappeared during the investigation, did so because they knew they would have to go to work if they called on us again. This work test is of real use to the community for the able-bodied man who can work and won't is the most undesirable of citizens, as we all agree. He is also apt to get out of town in a hurry when a job is offered to him, especially if the police will enforce the vagrancy laws against him, as should be done in every case. On the other hand if a man sincerely wants work the Society can generally find it for him, though he does not usually express his gratitude, as the following letter shows one man to have done, after being two months at work, which he had secured through coming to the Society: "Dear Miss:Excuse me at sending you a few flowers for your kindness, which you did for me two months ago, which I thank you ever so much. I hope you will accept these from me. I am, yours truly ." A large majority of the homeless applicants, however, are not able to work on account of age or .other disability and the Associated Charities helps many of them by finding homes for them or^sending them where they belong. 800 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SAVANNAH'S GREATEST CHARITABLE NEEDS. A County Infirmary. As pointed out last year, the aged needing merely a refuge until a peaceful passing overtakes them, can be well cared for in Savannah. But old age often intensifies mental and moral weaknesses and peculiarities. One old woman whose unfortunate habits and disposition makes her an unfit inmate for the private homes, was turned out of place after place until, through a church which was interested, she was referred to us. After a weary search our Visitor succeeded in finding a kind woman who would take this unwelcome one to board for a modest sum weekly. Up to date we have been obliged to take most of the money needed for her care from our administrative expenses. Since 1898 the need for a County Infirmary has been mentioned at intervals in the Mayor's reports. It is impossible for the Society to take effective steps to keep the decrepit, miserable, and deformed Negro beggars off the streets until some suitable refuge is provided for them. A State Training School for the Young Incorrigible. Another serious problem which confronts us is meeting the needs of boys and girls growing up without training or restraint of any kind. Many of these unfortunate children have acquired such bad habits that they are not fit inmates for the orphanages whose doors open easily for children who are unspotted from the world. One boy of 15, whose widowed mother could not manage him because of his bad influences and environment, after a period of incarceration by the Juvenile Court, has been sent to the George Junior Eepublic in New York, the Society pledging itself to pay part of his board. But we cannot gain admittance to this school for all the boys and girls who need such training. WHEN WILL GEORGIA AWAKE TO THE NEED OF INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN SUCH AS THESE? IT WOULD BE AN OUTLAY FAR CHEAPER THAN THE COST OF JAILS AND COt/NTY FARMS. ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________361 A young woman applied for transportation to Philadelphia. Investigation showed that she had no friends there and that she was mentally afflicted and addicted to drugs. After two weeks of exasperating experience with her and many letters to relatives, she was sent to her sister in Rhode Island who sent $35.00 for her board and transportation. Her mental condition made it necessary for her to be eared for en route, and she was placed in the care of the different societies all the way from Savannah to Providence where her sister met her. Suppose charitably- inclined people, inexperienced in methods of investigation and handling the men tally afflicted, had tried to help this case. Hie woman might have been sent to Philadelphia where she had no friends and her condition would have been just as miserable. Growth in Co-Operation. Co-operative and business-like methods in charity do not spring up over night like Jonah's gourd, and while there is a splendid spirit of benevolence and much practical social work accomplished, almost everything in the way of sustained effort to attack the evils of poverty and pauperism remains to be done in Savannah. There are hopeful signs, however, that effectual combinations of forces will take place in the future, even though these'beginnings may seem at times like mercury on a smooth surface, small globules of effort coalescing with larger ones, only to break up into still smaller ones at the first jar. The people are beginning to see with the President of the Jacksonville Society, who says in his recent report: "The Associated Charities is not a separate Society settling down among us. It is the philanthropic center of the city, and it must be what the citizens make it. To allow the workers to labor alone is like sending a few soldiers to die in brave but impractical skirmishes with a powerful enemy. To do our work well and efficiently we need volunteer help, both active and financial." 362 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT A Training School and Home for the Feeble-Minded. Every charitable society in Savannah knows families in which there are feeble-minded boys and girls. In one wellknown pauper family the child who has been sent out to beg ever since she could walk is now growing into feeble-minded womanhood. What will her future bet Effectual effort should be made by our people to bring before the State Legislature the necessity of appropriating a sufficient sum of money to build and equip such an institution. Professor Davenport says that, "If we would provide custodial care for all of the undoubtedly feeble-minded for a period of thirty years, we could then close and sell nearly all the institutions." Support for Georgia's New Home Finding Society. Last summer the Georgia Children's Home Finding Society was incorporated, with headquarters in Atlanta. The object of the Society is to provide for destitute, neglected, ill-treated, abandoned and orphan white children; to seek out suitable family homes for those that are normal and protect their interest by proper contract, good oversight, and otherwise, and to perform such other acts as will tend to improve the condition of such children throughout the State. The Society so far has received no support in Savannah; and it is hoped that before long interest in this important work will be aroused here. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 868 This work has already began at the Case Committee Meetings of the Society, where effort is made to see that the families discussed there.have a chance to develop resource and self-reliance. That tihis treatment should include generous material aid goes without saying, although gifts of food and fuel are only one means of helping the families discussed there. At these meetings, held weekly since October, there has been an average attendance of eight persons, representing 14 different philanthropic organizations. The visiting committee of the Margaret Bottome Circle, the Bang's Daughters, send delegates every week with their nurse, and the Mary Maclean Circle and Parson's Fund Nurse attend with regularity. Early last Fall a weekly study class was formed, primarily intended for the paid workers of the Society, but a number of ladies interested in social problems also attended. For six weeks the subject discussed was: "The Foes of the Poor Family: Disease and Civic Neglect." For four weeks the subject of "Investigation" was studied. And during Lent, as a continuation of this class, a much larger number of people attended a conference on Belief Problemssubjects as follows: "The ReUef Work of the Church." "Deserted Wives and Deserting Husbands." "The Homeless Man and Organized Charity." "How to Help the Widowed Mother Bring Up Future Citizens." The last three meetings were devoted to "Child-Welfare" and the final one, April 28th1, was a joint meeting with the City Union of the King's Daughters. 34 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Our Future. Very often in the history of a Society one of the most useful things that can happen to it is to have it become the target for adverse criticism. It usually makes intelligent people sit up and think. If the criticism is just, the intelligent thinkers will seek to mend the ways of the Society; if it is unjust they will rally to its support, and tide over the dangerous period that is not half so dangerous in reality as an apathetic, pleasant period of commendation from an unthinking public. We earnestly beg you who read this report with interest, therefore, to take the trouble to call at the office and discover exact facts with regard to what we are doing. "We also urge you to discuss the work of the Society with the following Clergymen: Rev. T. D. Bllis, Rev. J. S. Wilder, Rev. W. Moore Scott, Rev. W. L. Pickard, Rev. Fr. G. X. Sehadewell. Rev. W. T. Dakin, Rev. Francis A. Brown, Rev. M. J. Epting, . Rev. Rockwell S. Brank, Rev. J. N. Lee, Rev. Fr. Bernard, O. S. B., Rev. W. T. Grenade, Rev. Geo. Solomon, Rev. T. M. Christian, Rev. S. B. McGlohon, Rev. J. A. Brwin, Rev. J. B. Johnstone, Rev. W. A. Nisbet. Rev. W. M. Blitch, Rev. W. Hoppe. These gentlemen are in a position to know whether good charitable work is being done here. They are familiar with what we are trying to do to relieve the needs of the poor, and find us useful to them in their work. The coming year should find us still more useful to all of those who are anxious to practice a sane and enlightened charity. Savannah handles many helpful civic enterprises. Although only two years old the Associated Charities is rapidly becoming one of them. Respectfully submitted, HELEN B. PENDLETON, Secretary. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 865 ASSOCIATED CHARITIES OF SAVANNAH. Statistics Concerning Families and Individuals Beported to the Society for Investigation and Belief. January 1, 1911, to January 1, 1912. Total number new families and individuals reported.. 645 Families and individuals referred more than once 276 Total number of applications ._ 921 Total number of records on flle__-_________1,212 REPORTED BY Applicants themselves _'. 156 Business Firms _____________________ 33 Charitable Institutions and Organizations 185 Church Officers or Workers__________ 65 City Officials ______________________ 45 County Officials _____________._ 12 Hospitals 3 Individuals _________-________ 297 Out of Town Inquiries_-_______ 53 Physicians __________________ 18 Teachers _________________________ 4 Police Officers __________________-__ 29 Visiting Nurses _____________________ 21 Total _________________________ 921 SOCIAL CONDITIONRESIDENTS. Married couples ___________________ 99 Widows _________________________ 68 Deserted Wives ____________________ 17 Widowers _____ 16 Divorced and Separated _______________ 14 Single women _____________________ 19 Single men ____ ____________ ___ _ 22 255 TRANSIENTS. Married couples ____________________ 22 Married women _______ 6 Single women ______________________ 9 Married men ______________________ 53 Single men __________ 300 390 Total _,._______________________ 645 808 > MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT OFFICE WORK AND VISITATION. Callers at office ____________________2,227 Visits to and in behalf of the poor._.1,580 Letters received _______________1,145 Letters sent ______________________-1,078 Telegrams received __________________ 69 Telegrams sent _____________________ 108 ORGANIZATION. Board and Committee Meetings __ 61 Public Meetings in which the work of the Society was presented _____________ 17 NUMBER OF FAMILIES RECEIVING AID FROM. Benevolent individuals ______ 172 Churches ________. 12 Societies ___~__ ____ 6 City ___________________________ 7 Relatives _. 31 Medical or surgical aid _________ 21 Placed in hospitals _________ 20 Placed In temporary homes.__ 6 Placed In permanent homes._____ 10 Referred to visiting nurses __ 28 Referred to other charities____ 65 Transportation ______________ 60 Permanent employment for_ 30 Temporary employment for __ 45 Number of homeless persons offered work who refused It _________________ 67 Number of homeless persons who disappeared . during investigation 198 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT 867 Subscriber* of 1911. Adams, A. Pratt____$ 5.00 Adams, Samuel B.____________-__-____ 50.00 Adams, Dr. W. Herbert___. 5.00 Adler, Leopold_________ 25.00 Alleyne, John W.__________,___.. 5.00 Anderson, Mrs. E. C.________.. 5.00 Anderson, H. C.___-____________-____ 10.00 Anderson, J. Randolph__________________. 12.00 Armstrong, George F._ 10.00 Austin, W. G.-__ ______ 5.00 Avery, Van B.__ 5.00 B Baker, Marcus_____________________$ 10.00 Baldwin, George H.________ 10.00 Baldwin, George J.________________ 100.00 Baldwin, Mrs. George J.__________________ 5.00 Balfour Hardware Co._________________. 5.00 Barnard, J. M._. ___ 5.00 Barnwell, W. G.______________ 5.00 Barrow, Dr. Craig_______________ 5.00 Bell, Edward W.______________________ 10.00 BeU, C. G._______________ 10.00 Bell, F. G._________________________ 5.00 Beytagh, E. M._____________________ 5.00 Billington, Bobert-______ 5.00 Billington, Mrs. Robert__________________ 5.00 Bishop Elliott Society__________________ 5.00 Bloodworth, F. D._________________ 5.00 Blun, Henry_________________________ 10.00 Bourneman & Co., E,.___._____ 5.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Bourne, O. T._____________________ 5.00 Brank, Rev. Rockwell S.______:__________ 5.00 Brennan, P.______________..________ 5.00 Broome, Alien_________________ 5.00 Bruen, H. H.______________________ 5.00 Bryson, T. A_________________________ 5.00 Bullard, B. F.__________..___________ 26.00 Bollard, Mrs. B. F._____________ 5.00 Butler. John G._______________________ 5.00 Butler^ R. M.________________________ 25.00 Butler, Mrs. R. M.___________________ 25.00 Byck, Mrs. D. A._____________________ 5.00 Byck, M. S. & D. A.____________________ 10.00 C Cain, James R._____________..$ 5.00 Cann, J. Ferris________________ 10.00 Carmichael, Anderson W.________ 10.00 Carter, Barron ___________ 10.00 Carson, J. A. G._______________________ 25.00 Carson, J. A. G., Jr._________________ 5.00 Carson, G. Gordon________ 5.00 Carswell, John D.____________________ 10.00 Cavanaugh, Mrs. J. H.__________________.. 5.00 Charlton, Mrs. J. H.___________ 5.00 Charlton, T. J._________________*_____ 25.00 Chesnutt, J. B.___________________ 5.00 Chisholm, Frank M.___________________ 5.00 Churchill, Frank M.___________________ 5.00 Churchill, A. F.___________________ 50.00 Clancey, R. L.__________________ 5.00 Clarke, F. W.______________________. 5.00 Clarke, James K.____________________ 5.00 Clay, J. Stark-_______________ 5.00 Clay, R. Habersham____________________ 2.00 Clay, Mrs. W. L._____________________ 5.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 869 | ... , I Cohen, J. T., Bros._____________________ 5.00 f Coleman Co., The Nathan______________ 5.00 j Commercial Lithographing & Printing Co .. 5.00 '. Conners, Daniel___________ 5.00 j Coney, Walter E._____________________ 10.00 | Coney, Mrs. Walter____________________ 10.00 '. Coney, W. M.______________________ 5.00 j Conida, Paid ______________ 5.00 j Cope, George E._________________.. 5.00 i Cope, Eobert________________________ 5.00 : Cottingham, John_______________-_____ 5.00 Cunningham, Henry C. 10.00 Cunningham, Mrs. Henry C.__- 10.00 Cunningham, T. Mayhew, Jr.. 10.00 Cunningham, Wayne___________ 5.00 ! I : D Dasher, Francis W_____________________$ 10.00 Davis, W. V._______________________ 5.00 ! Demmond, E. K.___________________ 5.00 j DeKenne, W. J.____________________ 100.00 j Donohue, Hugh_______________________ 5.00 : Dryfus, M._________________________ 5.00 E Eekstein & Co._____________________.? 10.00 j Elks, B. P. Order of____________________ 15.00 1 Ely, Mrs. C. C._______________________ 5.00 Ellis, Charles!____________..___'. _____.._ 5.00 Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. E. S._______________ 5.00 Elliott, Dr. W. H._____________________ 5.00 Entelman, J. H. H.____________________ 10.00 Ensel & Vinson_______________________ 5.00 Epstein, I. ________________________ 25.00 Epstein & Bros.___________________ 25.00 870 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Episcopal Orphan Home________________ 5.00 Erwin, Mrs. Margaret A. 5.00 Espy, Carl________ ________________ 5.00 F Falk, David B.______________________$ 25.00 Falk, "Washington_____________________ 5.00 Farie, James, Jr.__ 5.00 First Church of Christ Scientist____________ 5.00 Foster, J. A._________________________ 5.00 Frank, I. M.________________________. 5.00 Freeman, Davis_.______ 10.00 Frost, E. P.__________________________ 5.00 Frost, Henry W.____________________. 5.00 Fulton, Charles F.________________________ 5.00 Fursee, David F.^____. 5.00 Furse, S. S., Jr._______________________ 5.00 G Gallaway, W. F.______________________$ 5.00 Garden, F. W._______________________ 5.00 Gebhardt, Mrs. Gotthold__________ .______ 5.00 Gignillat, Thomas H.______________.___ 5.00 Gilbert, C. M. & Co._.________________.. 5.00 Globe Shoe Co.____________:________.. 5.00 Gordon, Bierne__________________ 5.00 Gordon, G. Arthur____________________ 50.00 Gordon, W. W._____________________ 100.00 Gordon, W. W., Jr.____________________ 10.00 Granger & Lewis-_______________ 25.00 Gray, Joseph F.______________ 5.00 Gutman, Jacob E.________________ 5.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT _______871 ' H ' i Hagman, Miss_______^___$ 1.00 \ Hardee, Mrs. John L._____ 5.00 | Harden & Rourke_____________ 5.00 j Harrison, T. P._______________________ 5.00 ,' Hart, Louis P.______________________ 10.00 j Hartridge, Mrs. Walter C.________________ . 5.00 i Hartridge, Walter C.__________-________ 10.00 i Harty, W. J.______________________ 5.00 ' Haskell, Paul, Jr.______________________ 5.00 Hebrew Benevolent Society-__________ 25.00 Hebrew Woman's Aid Society______________ 5.00 Heffernan, Joseph. W.__________________ 5.00 Henken, Henry__________________ 5.00 Hilton, Th'omas_______________________ 3.00 Hub Clothing Co._____________________ 5.00 j Hull, A. B.______________________________ 25.00 Hull, Mrs. George___________________ 5.00 Hull, Joseph_________________________ 25.00 : Hogan, John M.______________________ 5.00 Hogan, W. F.__________________.. 5.00 \ Hunter, Charles J.____________________ 5.00 ; Hunter, Mrs. H. C.____________________ 5.00 Hunter, Mrs. John Heard__________ 5.00 Hunter, Pearce & Battey________________. 25.00 J ' ; Jaudon, W. A.______________________$ 5.00 ] Johnson, H. M.________________ 5.00 j Johnson, H. W._______________________ 5.00 j Johnson, J. T._________________ 5.00 j Johnston, F. E.______________________ 5.00 j Johnston, Mrs. J. H._________ 2.00 I Jolles, H. R._________________________ 5.00 ' Jones, Dr. Jabez____________ 5.00 872 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ K Karow, Edward_____________________$ 25.00 Karsner, W. F._______________________ 5.00 Kayton, H. L._______________________ 5.00 Kayton, Mrs. H. L._____________________ 5.00 Kayton, L. _______________ 5.00 Kehoe, W. M.________________________ 5.00 Kelly, Joseph E.____________________ 5.00 Kohler, A. S._________________-____ 5.00 Kollock, Miss J. J._____________________ 1.00 Krenson, W. D.____________ 5.00 L Lang & Co., J. M.________________$ 25.00 Lang, Nicholas______________ 10.00 Langford, Clarence 5.00 Lattimore, "William___________ 5.00 Lawton, A. B.___________________- 10.00 Lawton, E. M._______________________ 5.00 Lehwald, A. J._______________________ 5.00 Levy, B. H. Bros._____________________ 25.00 Lindsay & Morgan_ 10.00 Little, J. C.________________________.- 5.00 Livingston, H. H._____________________ 5.00 Lovell, Edward _______________________ 5.00 Lovell, R. P._________________________ 5.00 Lyons, John, Jr.______________________ 5.00 M Mackall, W. W._____________________$ 25.00 Maggioni & Co.______________________ 10.00 Malloch, John _______________________ 5.00 McAlpin, Henry______________________ 50.00 McCaU, W. P.______________________. . 5.00 McCauley, W. F.______________________ 25.00 McGrath, James ________________________ 5.00 Mclntosh, 0. T._______________________ 5.00 McXeill, L._______________________ 5.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________878 i Meldrim, P. W.___- 5.00 j Mercer, George A..__ 10.00 ', Merkle, A. J.____ 5.00 i Merritt, W. C.______-_ 5.00 } Meinard, Henry S 5.00 | Mills, George J._______________ 15.00 j Minis, Abraham ___ 5.00 Minis, Mrs. Abraham 5.00 i Moore, A. B.___________ 10.00 | Moore, Miss Mary 1.00 Mustin, W. F. K.______________________ 5.00 Myers, J. F. C.___-__________________ 25.00 Myers, Lee Eoy_____________________ 25.00 Myers, Sigo 5.00 Myers, Vivian _______________ 50.00 i N i Nash, E. S.________________________$ 50.00 Nash, J. Cheshire_____________________ 5.00 Neville, Charles_______________________ 5.00 ! Nichols, A. S._____________ 5.00 i 0 O'Brien, Joseph F.__________,__________$ 10.00 Q'Byrne, M. A._______________________ 25.00 0'Connor, B. F.______________________ 5.00 O'Hara, A. J.______________________ 5.00 O'Leary, M. J._______________________ 10.00 D'Neill, John J._____________________ 10.00 Osborne, W. W._____________________. 10.00 P Parker, John_____________________$ 5.00 Paulson, Jacob___________________ 25.00 Pierpont, W. J._____________________ 5.00 ' / Pinkussohn, J._______________________ 5.00 . Pooser, D. S._______________________ 3.00 ' 874 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT B Babey, Peter_________________________$ 5.00 Rauers, J. J._______________________ 15.00 Bavenal, T. P._______________________ 5.00 Beams, S. H.___________________ 5.00 Beber, A. Guy____________________ 5.00 Reese, Mrs. F. F.______________-______ 5.00 Register, J. E._______________________ 5.00 Registered Nurses' Association_____'____ 5.00 Richter, George H____________ 5.00 Rogers, J. M.________________________ 25.00 Rosenheim Shoe Co.___________________ 10.00 Ross, Samuel______________________ 10.00 Rowe, A. B._______________________ 5.00 Rowland, Charles P.____________________ 5.00 S Salas, B. S._______________-_______$ 5.00 Saussy, Clement ______-___ 5.00 Savannah Brewery_____ 10.00 Savannah Morning News______ 25.00 Schroeder, H. A._____________________ _ 10.00 Sereven, Mrs. Frank_____________________ 5.00 Schnster, H. F. E.______________________ 5.00 Schwab, M. & Sons____________________ 5.00 Seay, J. W._________________________ 5.00 Schroeder, H. A.______________________ 10.00 Sereven, Mrs. Frank_____________ 5.00 Schuster, H. F. E._____________________ 5.00 Semmes, Mrs. B. T.__________________.__ 25.00 Semmes, Baphael T.___________________ 10.00 Sheftall, Sol.________________________ 5.00 Shotter, S. P.________________________ 200.00 Shnptrine, H. C.___________________.._ 10.00 Skeele, H. B.________________________ 10.00 Smart, H. P._________________________ 10.00 Smith, J. G.___-.._____________ 5.00 ______ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________875 Solomon, A. P.________-____ 5.00 Solomon, I. A._______________________ 5.00 Southern Cotton Oil Co._________ 50.00 Starr, W. W.__________._..___ 5.00 Stephens, Mrs. W. B._____-______ 5.00 Stevens, H. D.____________-________... 15.00 ; Stovall, Pleasant A.______________ 5.00 , Stovall, Mrs. Pleasant A. 1.00 j St. Paul's Greek Church_____________.__ 25.00 Strobhar, A. D.____________1___ 5.00 Strobhar, Mrs. W. G.________-_- 5.00 Sybrandt, A. ______- 5.00 T Taylor, Joseph D.___-____.-$ 5.00 j Theus, S. B.___________- 5.00 ; Thomas, D. R._______.. ____________ . 5.00 ! Thomson, Thomas P.__________________ . 10.00 Tiedeman, George W._________________.. 25.00 Trosdal, E. Storm________________.. 10.00 V . j i Van Keuren, E.__________________$ 5.00 j i W i Walker, George P.___________________-t 5.00 j Walthour, H. C.____________________ 5.00 \ Waring, Dr. T. P._____________________ 5.00 j Weber, H.________________________ 25.00 ' Weed, Henry D.____________________. 5.00 j Weed, Mrs. Joseph D._________________ 5.00 j Weichselbaum, Mrs. William_____________ 10.00 j Wessels, Fred,, Jr.___________________ 25.00 West, J. Thomas____________________ 5.00 Wheaton, S. J., Jr.____________________ 5.00 876__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ White, L. M.________.. __ 5.00 Whittle, F. M._______________________ 5.00 Wilson, H. E._________________________ 5.00 Wilson, W. S.______________________ 5.00 Wilson, Mrs. W. L.__'__________________ 5.00 Wilder, W. W._______________________ 10.00 Williamson, W. W._____________________ 10.00 Winburn, W. A.______________________ 25.00 Wright, Anton P._____..______________ 5.00 Y Youmans, T. E.________.._$ 5.00 Young, L. G._________________________ 5.00 Subscriptions From Directors to Make Up Deficit, Adams, S. B.____________________$ 25.00 Adler, Leopol d__________.. _________ 25.00 Butler, B. M.________________________ 10.00 tJunningham, H. C.________________ 25.00 Gordon, G. A.______________________ 25.00 Gordon, W. W._____________________ 25.00 Granger, Harvey______________ 25.00 Gray, J. F._____..__-___________ 5.00 Levy, B. H._________________________ 10.00 Myers, Vivian _____________________ 10.00 Nash, E. S.____________________ 25.00 O'Bryne, M. A._____________________ 25.00 O'Hara, A. J.______________________ 5.00 Pritchard, G. B.______________.. _____ 5.00 Wessels, Fred, Jr._____________________ 5.00 Wilder, W. W.___________________ 25.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 877 General Belief. Alfriend, Edward W. Atlanta Asso. Charities, Through Austin, W. G., Capt. Baker, Marcus Baldwin, Mrs. George J. Bassett, Mrs. Victor Bishop Elliott Society Blackman, W. C. Blun, Mrs. Henry Box, Mrs. (collected by) Brandon, Mrs. Annie Brennen, Mrs. P. Brennen, P. Brown, Rev. F. A. Cavanaugh, Mrs. J. H. Cunningham, H. C. Daughters of Isabella Doughty, Mrs. A. S. Ellis, Rev. T. D. Emerson, C. W. Feeley's Transfer Co. German Club Gillespie, Mrs. N. J. Gordon, G. A. Gtardon, W. W. Hebrew Benevolent Asso. H. G. H. Society Heller, Miss Dora Heller, Miss M. Howard, Mrs. Gordon Howkins, Mrs. J. S. Huger, Mrs. T. P. Hutton, H. M. Jacksonville Associated Charities, Through Jansen, Mrs. Clinton Johnston, Miss Eugenia M. Kessel, Adam Kulman, Mrs. M. Lang, Mrs. J. iM. Lawton, A. R. Louisa Porter Home Macon Industrial Home Maggioni, Mrs. Mayor's Office Meinhard, Miss N. S. Mills, Mrs. George J. Minis, Mrs. J. F. Monroe, Joseph Moore, Mrs. N. R. Myers, Mrs. J. D. McGlohan, Rev. S. B. Nash, Mrs. E. S. O'Hara, Rev. Father O'Mara, Mrs. M. T. O'Mara, Miss Marie Powell, Mrs. Raphael Powers, Mrs. Harry Powers, Richard Putzel, Miss Rose Prager, Mrs. H. Roes, Samuel Saussy, Clement Savannah Benevolent Asso. Schwab Sons & Co., M. Semmes, Mrs. Raphael Smith, Mrs. J. G. Solomon, Mrs. George Southern Cotton Oil Co. Steward, Charles F. St. Yincent de Paul Society Teachers Barnard St. School Theus, S. E. Van Keuren, R. Waring, Mrs. T. P. Wayne, Mrs. Robert Weichselbaum, Mrs. William Wesley Monumental Church Willing Workers' Circle King's Daughters Wilson, Mrs. W. L. I Total sum contributed for relief _____$1,537.63 STATISTICS OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA IT5 TRADE AND COMMERCE. FOR THE. YEAR 1911 WITH COMPARATIVE TABLES OF PREVIOUS YEARS COMPILED BY NEYLE COLQUITT Secretary to the Mayor January ______ February _____ April ., .. __ May ____ Jimir July - _____ August Si'ptomber _____ October _______ Decembjr Total _______ 1911 f 27,258,438 18 18,192235 66 18,070313 34 19,678,841 87 20,187,389 35 15,615,730 77 16^55,870 65 18,485,806 77 35,569483 53 37,667,665 01 31,994,458 72 32,196,459 61 $291,172,893 46 1910 $ 20,333,994 63 17,951,037 50 17,023,992 44 16^01,046 14 16,821,384 50 15,982,140 78 16,739,234 47 15,635,617 44 28,546,919 03 37,729,288 55 33,378,774 50 35,351,031 08 1271,994,461 06 1909 $ 19,115,000 52 H585.606 77 13,716^64 40 16,479,392 77 14,071,988 53 11,903,491 07 11,994^46 82 14,238,533 69 34,814,484 21 37,775,113 01 25,030,763 12 26,552,650 98 1908 $ 19,069,484 46 12,765,307 36 12,521,883 71 11,337,841 38 12,583,009 27 12,132,566 18 11,544,085 66 12,150317 69 22,363,873 55 26,259,902 60 21,706,016 80 19,835,238 57 $240,227335 69 ' $194,279,527 50 Bank dealings at Savannah f a 1907 $ 24,127,225 00 16,604,958 00 15,551,230 00 13,706,744 00 15,231,942 00 12,669,398 00 12,397,118 00 12,096,009 00 23,107,734 00 30,279,450 00 25,790,147 00 23,259,664 00 $224,821,619 00 1906 $ 19,563,208 41 17,619,627 21 16,182,388 23 16,397,851 04 19,504,211 24 14,172,074 80 15,126,835 64 15,223,797 11 20,827,539 33 32,764,347 79 29,293,042 16 25,929,504 04 $242,603,427 00 1905 f 15,836,784 70 12,327,773 95 12,592,307 10 13,556,476 78 14,245,151 40 16,287,20603 18,487,900 43 15,958,349 74 28,638,449 23 27,711,354 34 31,576,095 55 24,944,199 72 $232,521,039 97 1904 $ 17,571,663 46 13,284,352 02 12,474,699 13 10,933,238 51 11,584,530 25 12,374,343 98 11,888,614 54 13,225,577 99 27,089,912 91 27,455,967 17 22,539,708 83 21,344,155 35 1201,796,731 64 Jjirteen Years. 1903 $ 19,542,420 26 15,531,205 99 14,903483 03 12,720,753 27 11,148,444 32 11,397,250 94 11,375,012 47 16,666,300 14 19,689,811 62 25,850,735 86 22,476,266 59 13,963,277 99 $195,265,562 48 1902 $ 16,388,841 10 11,604,478 86 11,462,399 12 13,004,404 75 14,433,208 12 11,453,595 66 11,492,579 06 11,690,594 61 18,093,746 38 19,588,972 60 21,456,663 83 20,400,292 71 $181,069,677 89 1901 $ 21,294,903 99 17,372,890 25 14,067,862 47 13,529,275 78 12,869,446 15 10,392,722 67 10,453,907 29 9,466,585 27 12,983,638 01 21,884,303 23 19,925,528 33 18,020,090 95 $182,261,154 39 1900 $ 19,203,700 54 22,492,042 04 22,792,462 29 16,344,541 80 13,511,250 54 13,088,557 45 16,742,267 05 13,172,194 58 30,580,047 63 30,413,424 76 24,388.524 75 22,865,490 02 $245,594,512 45 1899 $ 12,664,448 92 8,852,776 36 8,133,136 78 8,546,058 45 9,961,071 36 9,134,356 16 9,033,495 52 9,265,668 95 12,232,879 16 15,878,009 76 17,799,296 21 17,013,416 61 $138,514,714 24 1898 $ 13,104,180 88 10,042,845 12 9,654,926 57 8,270,830 94 7,871,082 50 7,425,404 17 6,875,786 72 7,054,579 42 11,028,865 37 17,594,875 82 15,780,046 35 14.544,531 08 $129,248.854 94 1897 $ 12,063,089 02 8,456,510 94 8,480,045 10 8,823,353 11 7,581,823 81 6,883,168 11 7,773,990 40 6,685,563 51 13,366,012 18 17,661,581 48 15,809,895 14 14,192,369 19 $127,777,401 99 H 1896 $ 12,368,716 17 10,852,586 17 8,403,368 42 7,367,729 82 7,991,395 38 6,339,421 fi7 6,231,868 02 6,810,973 30 14,006,350 i:{ 16,338,453 21 14,603,548 45 13,441,925 74 $124,756,337 80 Bank Clearings at Savannah, Oft., in (knaparison With Ten Neighoring Cities. | emr Savannah, Ga. ____ ___.. __ Atlanta, Ga. _________ _ Norfolk, Va. __ ___ _____ Birmingham, Ala, Charleston, S. C _ __________ Chattanooga, Tenn.. _____ _ Jacksonville, Ma ___ __ _____ Macon. Ga,- ___ _ _ _____ Nashville, Tenn. . __ _ _______ Clearings 1911 $291,172393 46 361,984^9200 539,615,938 93 168,714,796 00 127,209,96245 148,355,216 76 92^33,07205 100,726,356 64 146,740,819 23 181,968,109 55 231372,568 82 Clearings 1910 $172,944,461 06 335,020,561 17 574,164,916 77 158,618,952 00 117,975,164 84 130^48,528 93 90,769,607 29 93,027,419 98 124,657,071 62 65,690,080 55 176,616,832 11 Clearings 1909 $240,277,835 69 286,665,54021 336,270,170 08 147,279,269 00 108,538,294 88 108307,162 26 79,021,517 65 76,877,444 93 92^23,437 00 48,482,189 05 191,341,462 00 Clearings 1908 $194^79,527 50 252,991,081 53 230,067,592 55 111,078,245 00 83338,140 86 93,635,311 16 67,674,899 30 69,746,353 49 73,194,127 54 36237,69400 155,675,903 00 Clearings 1907 $224,821,619 00 248,871,040 43 254,965,80394 138,032,419 00 94,358,811 29 113,769357 47 71,704,816 64 73,270,197 82 76,046,049 49 35,466,698 00 206,698,405 00 Clearings 1906 $242,603,427 00 247,584,435 42 235,997,896 00 124,551,553 00 85,756,416 00 100,536,990 00 68,303,295 64 67,486,782 27 74,018,826 00 31,916,293 00 Clearings 1905 $232,522,039 00 273,422,557 00 185,625,645 00 103,888,208 00 93,521,142 00 72409,311 00 64309,794 00 51,781,090 00 59,962,427 00 40,661,457 00 Clearings 1904 $201,796,751 00 260,665,326 00 158,022,103 00 90.491.3S8 00 75,617,866 00 66,145376 00 59,491,116 00 40,515,550 00 38,894,871 00 35,966,791 00 " Clearings 1903 $195,265,662 00 214,009,563 00 144,994,034 00 84,921,740 00 72,526,926 00 63,445,853 00 37,112,105 00 26,071,912 00 40,782,000 00 Clearings . 1902 $181,069,678 00 179,199,927 00 131,200,453 00 72,391,020 00 28,021,693 00 22,605,305 00 37,343,000 00 __ ( Clearings 1901 1182,261,154 00 154,482,940 00 116,855,848 00 67,186,451 00 23,371,778 00 16.757,775 00 34,560,600 00 Clearings I 1900 I $245,594,512 00 1 146,981,043 00 I 97,982,247 00 I 68,742,460 00 1 20,428,740 00 12,763,028 00 34,767,000 00 i Inclndes ont of town clearings. Bank Cle at Savannah | January ________ February _____ March _________ April \tn\r June July __________ A nomflt' September ______ October ________ November ______ December ______ Tntnl 1911 $ 27,258,438 18 18,1924235 66 18,070,813 34 19,678,841 87 20,187,389 35 15,615,730 77 16,255,870 65 18,485,806 77 35,569,183 53 37,667,665 01 31,994,458 72 32,196,459 61 $291,172,893 46 1910 $ 20,333,994 63 17,951,037 50 17,023,992 44 16,501,046 14 16,821,384 50 15,982,140 78 1 ft 730 9*14. A7 15,635,617 44 28,546,919 03 37,729,288 55 33,378,774 50 35,351,031 08 $271,994,461 06 1909 $ 19,115,000 32 14,585,606 77 13,716,264 40 1 ft. 470 309 77 14,071,988 53 11 QH34Q1 A7 1 1 OO4 ^AR A9 14,238,533 69 M (214404 91 37,775,113 01 25,030,763 12 26,552,650 98 $240,227,835 69 1908 $ 19,069,484 46 12,765,307 36 1 9 91 QQQ 71 11,337,841 38 1 9 tyz3 rww 97 1 o 1 09 eec -f o 11,544,085 66 19 1*_A 317 RQ 22,363,873 55 26,259,902 60 21,706,016 80 19,835,238 57 $194,279,527 50 1907 $ 24,127,225 00 16,604,958 00 1 E CC^I 93A fifl 1 3 7ftfi 74-1 Oft 1 *_ 931 049 Aft 1 9 fiftQ ^lOft Hfl 1 9 QQ7 1 1 Q flf\ 1 9 AQfl ftAQ Ofl 93 1 n7 734 nn 30,279,450 00 9^700 147 *W1 23,259,664 00 $224,821,619 00 1906 $ 19,563,208 41 17,619,627 21 1 C 1 QO QQQ OQ 1 fi QO7 8^1 lU. 1 0 Ctfl4 91 1 94 14,172,074 80 1K1OCQQC GA 1 ^ 993 707 1 1 9fi R97 ^0 351 32,764,347 79 9O 9O3 A49 1 fi oe QOQ CAJ. ft4 949 ft.13 497 Hft ===^=^= 1905 $ 15,836,784 70 12,327,773 95 19 *Q9 3A7 10 13,556,476 78 14,245,151 40 16,287,206 03 1 ft ASV7 W\ 43 1 ^ M Miles 95 169 84 107 151 167 484 368 563 567 665 614 Prom the above table of railway distances it will be seen that St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha and other centers for the distribution of food products, as well as Chattanooga, Birmingham and other important points in the mineral section of the South, are many miles nearer to Savannah than to any of the Northern seaports. The comparison in favor of the Gulf ports from some of the points named is still more favorable, but the greatly increased water mileage from ports on the Gulf Coast* to Europe or to the North Atlatie ports and the heavy marine insurance around the dangerous capes of Florida have already favored the commerce of the South Atlantic ports, and the tendency in that direction is likely to increase. The average run from Savannah to Liverpool by sailing vessel is ten days less than from New Orleans. 384 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Assessments for Taxation at Savannah, Oa., for Sixteen Tears YEAES January 1, 1911 __ _ January 1, 1910 ___ . January 1, 1909 _______ January 1, 1908 _______ January 1, 1907 _____ January 1, 1906 _ _____ January 1, 1905 _ .__ January 1, 1904 ________ January 1, 1903 __ _ January 1, 1902 ____ January 1, 1901 __ __ January 1, 1900 ________ January 1, 1899 _______ January 1, 1898 __ __ January 1, 1897 ____ January 1, 1896 January I, 1895 ________ City Eeal Estate $36,743,172 35,681,456 35,501,860 34,736,799 04 (14000: 31,000,593 29,970,933 28,975,057 28,044,040 27,290,022 26,230,742 25,965,076 24,920,795 24,425,620 24,360,457 24,163,380 24,763,080 City Personalty $14,433,519 14,166,460 13,188,015 12,806,028 13,342,126 14,215,475 13,226,564 11,791,620 11,007,880 11,070,935 10,877,335 10,617,783 10,560,052 10,629,258 10,409,018 9,160,522 9,160,522 Totals $51,176,691 49,847,916 48,689,875 47,542,827 47.391,051 45,216,068 41,851,342 40,766,677 39,051,920 38,360,957 37,108,077 36,582,859 35,480,847 35,054,987 34,769,475 33,323,902 33,923,602 The net city tax rate is $1.25 on the $100. The city government's income is, in round figures, $1,000,000 a year, of which a large amount is spent yearly on public improvements of a permanent nature. ' The increase in taxable values for the year 1911 was $1,327,775. Domestic Exports to Foreign Porte of Lumber from Savannah in Running Feet1911,1910,1909,1908,1907,1906,1905,1904. COUNTRY. Argentine Eepnblic - ____________________ Austria-Hungary - _ ____ ______ Azores and Madeira __ _______________ Bermuda _____ __ ______________ Brazil ______________ _ ______ Canada ________ _ _____________ Chili ___ ____ _ _ _ __ Cuba ___ _ ___________________ Denmark ___ __ __ _ __ ____ Egypt . ____ _____ .. ____ England _ _______ _ __ _______ France _____ _____________________ Germany ____ __ __ ______ Italy ___ . ______ ___ __ Netherlands (Belg.) _________________ New Brunswickl-- ____________________ Peru _ _____________ _________ So. Africa (Br.) __ _ ___ _____ Spain __ . __ __ . ____ _ _ Sweden __________________ Irngnay _______________ __ West Indies (Br.) __ ___ __________ Other Countries ______ ______ Totals _________ _ January 559,000 266,000 585,000 153,000 1,563,000 February 263,000 447,000 12,000 77,000 829,000 March 46,000 218,000 269,000 63,000 596,000 April 988,000 851,000 846,000 464,000 139,000 59,000 3,347,000 May 995,000 173,000 344,000 363,000 1,875,000 June 323,000 361,000 358,000 1,042,000 July 514,000 1,063,000 12,000 12,000 1,601,000 August 860,000 25,000 348,000 295,000 195,000 414,000 2,137,000 Septem'r 156,000 410,000 352,000 918,000 October " . ._ 521,000 337,000 171,000 11,000 13,000 1,053,000 Novem'r 208,000 41,000 50,000 397,000 696,000 Decemb'r 310,000 88,000 212,000 610,000 Total 1911 1,509,000 5,422,000 41,000 4,118,000 1,563,000 2,303,000 295,000 407,000 426,000 16,084,000 Total 1910 84,000 2,037,000 4,546,000 9,000 3,538,000 1,464,000 2,483,000 53,000 442,000 101,000 15,990,000 Total 1909 352,000 47,000 1,257,000 340,000 1,055,000 40,000 2,122,000 310,000 1,222,000 1,362,000 32,000 28,000 8,167,000 Total 1908 752,000 83,000 878,000 2,285,000 464,000 9,000 4,859,000 99,000 2,559,000 868,000 1,924,000 551,000 829,000 229,000 267,000 16,656,000 Total 1907 1,740,000 8,000 3,000,000 4,644,000 39,000 178,000 2,953,000 32,000 2,217,000 2,364,000 440,000 2,905,000 3,689,000 24,209,000 Total 1906 104,000 690,000 3,819,000 2,323,000 62,000 143,000 2,305,000 514,000 2,165,000 430,000 2,732,000 621,000 376,000 1,560,000 303,000 44,000 18,184,000 Total 1905 490,000 86,000 752,000 50,000 951,000 290,000 3,833,000 3,848,000 639,000 6,972,000 359,000 15,867,000 1,955,000 531,000 758,500 70,000 105,000 37,738,000 Total 1904 197,000 322,000 157,000 928,000 4,861,000 740,000 __ 100,000 842,000 240,000 2,416,000 2,480,000 2,524,000 3,035,000 513,000 256,000 19,521,000 The above table is exclusive of timber, logs, joists, scantling, shingles, etc. Domestic Exports to Foreign Ports of Spirits of Turpentine from Savannah (in Gallons) for 1911, 1910, 1909, 1908, 1907, 1906, 1906, 1904. COUNTRY. Austria-Hungary Belgium . _ _ England __ .. "~ Germany _ Italy ..__ " Netherlands Other Countries _ Totals ___ __ 19H Valnes_-_._____________________i9n Totals- ___ 1910 Values _ 1910 Totals __ ___ 1009 Values ___ ___ _ 1909 Tptals__._.._.__.__.___.__._.___.i908 \ alues __ _ _ igog Tptafe--________________________igo7 \alues _________ 1907 Tbtals________________________ .1906 Values __ __ _____ 1906 Totals---_______________________igo5 \alues . .._. ____ 1905 Totals._.._._.____._._..._.__._i904 \alues _ _1904 January 7,720 295,401 89.290 5,089 46,484 443,984 $367,953 338,101 $199,638 729,812 $309,154 714,121 $341,045 457,987 $317,037 188,186 $101,699 58,246 $ 30,574 215,191 $137,434 Februarj 12,907 13,820 163,746 190,473 $164,217 130,602 $ 77,877 110,754 $ 47,631 134,926 $ 69,329 214,586 $157,553 110,316 $ 74,228 140,814 $ 75,4% 143,995 $81,633 March 1,288 102 5,169 6,550 $ 5,683 265,512 $159,963 88,338 $35,242 98,838 $ 53,421 43,412 $ 31,382 54,728 $ 37,771 213,730 $114,817 19,245 $ 11,585 April 109,375 7,806 117,181 $108,736 243,348 $150,301 48,945 $ 19,560 531,316 $242,825 148,157 $ 98,763 75,842 $ 48,832 59,946 $ 35,767 180,397 $98,164 May 2,552 7,707 194,967 31,368 125,935 362,529 ?257,932 262,725 $164,046 281,288 1112,862 755,614 1332,946 311,051 ?204,225 162,843 $99,835 380,462 ?233,407 231,664 $125,622 June 7,672 10,414 355,866 30,959 36,273 69,002 510,186 $301,217 563,098 $337,236 590,020 $244,455 820,453 $363,614 500,695 $299,385 599,275 $343,068 379,481 $234,570 500,339 $264,187 July ^U, /Ob 761,574 94,551 118,753 995,794 $546,924 579,629 $379,351 1,043,268 $481,452 909,580 $380,856 872,621 $508,135 263,619 $152,213 1,801,000 $1,029,221 264,624 $139,513 August 357,307 46,489 177,264 772 581,832 $317,504 766,500 $512,286 566,132 $296,391 782,160 $324,421 716,725 $412,443 753,063 $440,571 115,500 $ 69,302 769,304 $408,357 Septem'r 17,890 46,948 174,809 49,105 30,630 185,226 504,608 $275,290 360,797 $276,072 591,569 $348,607 885,817 $332,529 515,468 $290,306 707,678 $438,443 1,014,318 $656,438 347,219 $186,515 October 10,249 513,884 17,914 20,581 51,903 614,531 $333,417 68,553 $50,065 456,727 $279,104 249,438 $ 91,731 412,210 $217,607 516,001 $347,568 235,013 $167,563 324,805 $170,275 Novem'r 1 2,621 284,103 38,884 206,541 532,149 $263,612 666,293 $526,745 235,389 $135,439 426,461 $172,873 590,475 $272,517 340,614 $231,208 468,471 $298,474 170,226 $ 88,674 December 15,624 5,165 232,868 300,126 553,783 $260,956 267,435 $209,200 498,532 $318,567 227,114 $ 89,187 600,821 $269,415 239,734 $160,751 549,097 $352,345 410,285 $201,375 Total 1911 77,235 386,371 3,076,331 336,087 87,484 1,450,149 772 5,414,429 $3,203,448 Total 1910 13,587 80,654 2,780,296 497,816 52,899 927,246 4,512,593 $3,042,780 Total 1909 65,382 225,719 3,479,175 580,052 46,753 658,711 181,182 5,240,774 $2,628,464 Total 1908 25,760 459,455 3,858,380 830,201 140,964 1,215,845 5,234 6,536,238 $2,794,777 Total 1907 2,575 133,833 2,545,217 1,144,178 178,490 1,429,915 5,434,208 $3,083,764 Total 1906 500 3,102 2,157,836 644,406 68,504 1,140,700 1,849 4,016,899 $2,476,187 Total 1905 ftQi do5; 3,056,416 816,653 90,876 760,308 5,416,078 $3,297,974 Total 1904 36,214 328,500 2,237,075 644,530 112,857 218,118 3,577,294 $1,919,334 Domestic Exports to Foreign Countries for 22 Years. Year 1911 _ ______ 1910- _ 1909 __ 1908 __.__ 1907_._ _ 1906- _ _ 1905 __ 1904 _______ 1903 1902 1901 _ 1900 ___ 1899 _ ______ 1898 1897__.____ ._ 1896 1895 _ ______ 1894 ___ ___ 1893 1892 1891 _______ 1890 ___ ___ January $9,535,420 2,712,038 5,828,479 8,330,986 8,204,675 4,540,185 3,938,625 7,938,709 6.882,150 5,099,332 3,757,192 4,319,773 3,141,804 3,020,500 2,709,709 1,360,085 2,484,074 3,662,165 2,373,899 1,618,106 3,492,777 3,249,444 February $6,024599 2,821,189 2,476,227 3,633,147 3,175,327 3,473,537 2,679,859 3,872,091 4,928,263 3,388,814 4,650,926 4,762,120 2,139,211 2,506,424 1,399,482 1,352,946 1,554,103 999,283 1,069,959 2,587,415 3,030,868 2,206,202 March $1,724,147 2,532,483 2,451,472 2,647,733 4,703,726 2,793,147 2,579,001 1,552,940 4,605,860 1,352,405 2,720,851 6,206,264 957,133 2,247,860 1,608,049 1,942,083 1,292,602 1,262,792 1,117,796 1,167,248 2,004,608 1,621,869 April $2,691,088 2,564,745 2,926,394 2,480,660 2,962,119 3,752,685 1,654,666 2,391,806 3,539,085 2,042,930 2,137,333 3,310,838 653,111 1,524,133 1,166,364 1,031,209 1,477,426 1,307,212 803,992 752,365 1,226,996 811,181 May $3,119,967 1,659,013 1,968,386 1,638,241 2,916,291 2,675,911 5,062,122 820,635 1,479,444 2,290,572 2,629,638 1,366,804 877,702 890,857 1,090,874 1,449,343 835,746 1,189,987 847,273 834,225 958,872 501,335 June $1,188,178 2,196,381 2,345,982 2,114,603 2,335,355 3,114,214 2,345,618 856,840 749,610 1,540,027 1,459,007 1,306,641 1,212,859 . 1,105,833 * 788,496 865,892 638,863 712,131 929,103 762,429 705,899 465,024 July $1,829,802 306,116 1,020,691 813,523 1,752,065 1,726,325 3,333,987 543,162 763,426 1,038,873 1,452,505 1,306,641 1,076,125 839,272 588,824 668,239 1,024,405 401,197 633,671 541,731 474,091 455,582 August $1,588,173 813,007 699,953 794,052 866,259 2,543,140 2,333,809 535,333 474,855 855,511 653,264 1,120,161 845,555 722,415 557,171 646,931 549,729 283,257 466,004 513,339 340,052 322,433 September $14,182,504 6,557,014 12,370,714 6,504,789 5,641,790 3,032,650 8,856,613 9,815,325 4,389,382 6,620,984 2,676,564 6,424,584 3,077,701 1,501,923 1,928,908 1,680,198 1,348,396 789,908 1,566,238 970,991 816,965 3,529,782 October $18,005,778 14,072,216 14,663,507 9,840,759 10,982,576 11,970,486 9,037,453 14,705,929 9,854,486 7,260,964 6,818,107 9,442,112 4,743,510 3,088,123 5,164,491 2,721,958 4,495,246 3,894,571 4,889,436 3,820,117 4,410,403 6,165,418 November $11,470,833 11.216,281 12,427,205 7,828,947 10,769,549 9,952,478 11,279,117 10,074,689 11,547,482 7,409,853 7,442,998 5,631,579 4,397,041 5,101,507 5,142,519 5,101,477 3,337,539 3,596,128 4,941,933 4,994,804 7,253,087 4,766,822 December $11,016,629 14,334,335 7,747,415 7,120,742 10,837,811 9,511,377 9,445,231 8,306,156 9,352,730 8,771,686 6,767,674 4,449,297 2,956,110 3,794,044 4,260,139 3,860,450 2,652,154 3,275,885 3,896,139 1,856,281 4,761,903 6,854,899 Totals $82,377,118* 62,284,818 67,378,310 53,758,092 65,147,666 58,867,666 62,546,011 61,368,615 58,566,773 47,671,195 44,166,059 49,530,255 26,077,826 26,342,891 26,405,522 22,680,811 21,690,283 21,374,516 23,535,503 20,319,051 29,476,491 30,494,991 Year 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900 1899 1898 1897 1896 1895 1894 1893 1892 1891 1890 J A gain of over $20,000,000.00. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 885 Savannah's Climate (1871-1911 Inclusive.) Temperature, Rainfall and Miscellaneous Data Compiled from United States Weather Bureau Records at Savannah, Ga., Forty Years TEMPERATURE Annual Mean 07 Deg. Highest Maximum on Record 105 Degrees Date July 12. 1879 Lowest Minimum on Record 8 Degrees Date Feb. IS, 1890 Absolute Bange 97 Deg. SEASONAL TEMPERATURE NORMALS Deg. December ___ 51 January 50 Mean- . - 51 March .... April _ -_ Mliy ... Deg. __ 58 ___ 67 _ -72 _ . 66 Di June July ......._._. Mean, . 80 79 79 Deg September ___ 75 October ____ 6f PRECIPITATION (Amount of Rainfall in inches and hundredths.) Annual Normal 50.34 Greatest Yearly 73.9* Tear 1885 Least Yearly 36.84 Year 1901 SEASONAL RAINFALL (Normal Inches.) January 3.13 February _ 3.28 Sea'able Avg 9.61 March . . 3.65 April __ - _ - 2.99 May ___ 3.00 Sea'able Avg. 9.54 JnoA fl OR July ______ 6.18 August __ 7.60 Sea'able Avg.~19.71 October - __ . 3.65 November __ 2.87 Sea'able Avg 11.48 MISCELLANEOUS DATA MONTH January February March _____ April ____ May __ June July August September October _ __ November December TotaL _ Average somber of days with .01 ot an Inch or more ol precipitation. 10 10 9 8 8 12 13 1* 10 1 1 9 118 Average number of clear days. 10 10 12 13 12 8 8 8 10 14 12 12 129 Average number of partly cloudy days. 10 9 11 10 18 15 10 15 11 10 10 9 141 Average cumber of cloud; days. 11 9 8 7 6 7 7 8 9 7 8 10 96 Average date on which flrst "killing" Average date on which last "killing" frost occurred (In autumn), November 26. frost occurred (In spring), February 27. C. J. DOHERTY, Local Forecaster, Savannah, Ga. ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA TOGETHER WITH IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR 1911 COMPILED BY N. P. CORISH Clerk of Council MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ORDINANCES Assessment BollWest Broad Street By Committee on Streets and Lanes An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of West Broad street from the south property line of Zubly street to the north property line of Liberty street, made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, adopted November 2nd, 1910. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll prepared and submitted to Council by the Director of Public Works for the City of Savannah and the Committee on Streets and Lanes, under an ordinance of the City of Savannah passed November 2, 1910, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of West Broad street from the south property line of Zubly street to the north property line of Liberty street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the legislature of Georgia, approved October 1, 1887, as amended," be and it is hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of the said improvement under the said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll being that entitled: "Statement showing the cost of improvement to West Broad street in the City of Savannah, Ga, beginning at the south property line of Zubly street and extending to the north property line of Liberty street, as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed November 2nd, 1910, with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names of the owners." And te Clerk of Council of the City of Savannah is hereby MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT directed to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of Council for due authentication and preservation. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer oi the City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due by them as provided for by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid, then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided for by the said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances- and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed June 28, 1911. Automobiles, and Etc. By Alderman Kayton An ordinance to require all automobiles, motorcycles or other similar road carriages or vehicles to be equipped with a muffler, to provide for a penalty for same, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That from and after the passage of this ordinance it shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of the City of Savannah to propel, operate or use upon any of the streets or lanes of said city, any automobile, motorcycle or other similar road carriage or vehicle unless the same is provided or equipped with a complete effective muffler in good working order, and no automobile, motorcycle or other similar road carriage or vehicle shall be so propelled, operated or used with the muffler cut out. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 891 SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That any person violating .the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine, upon conviction in the Police Court of the City of Savannah, in any sum not exceeding Ten Dollars, and imprisonment for a time not more than ten days, either or both, in the discretion of the court. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed June 28, 1911. Sale of Ice Cream and Other Frozen Concoctions of Milk. By Committee on Public Health An ordinance to provide regulations for the sale of ice cream, and other frozen concoctions of milk; to provide for the inspection of premises where the same are made or sold; to prescribe a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That it shall not be lawful for any person or corporation, within the corporate limits of the City of Savannah, to operate a plant for the making of ice cream or any other frozen concoction of milk, or to conduct a parlor, store or other place for the sale of ice cream or any other frozen concoction of milk, unless a permit shall have first been obtained from the health officer of said city permitting the operation of said plant or the running of said parlor, store or other place for the purposes aforesaid; but in no event shall such plant, parlor, store or other place for the purposes aforesaid be located in a dwelling house. The said permit must show the name of the owner and the location of such plant, parlor, store or other place where said ice cream or other frozen concoctions of milk are to be made or sold, and shall state which of said articles are contained in the product made or sold. 882__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the said plant, parlor or store or other place for the making or sale of the products and articles mentioned in the first section of this ordinance shall be kept in a sanitary state and shall, once a week, from April 1st to November 1st of each year, be carefully inspected by the said health officer or by some officer of the health department of said city designated by him, and the said health officer shall make or have made a report of each inspection to show the condition of said plant, parlor, store or other place used as aforesaid, and such report shall be recorded in a special book to be kept for that purpose. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That in the making of said inspection the health officer or the officer designated by him shall have the right to enter any building or premises where any of the said products are made, stored or kept, or to stop any cart or other vehicle used in selling or conveying any of said articles or products, in order to take samples of the same for the purpose of having said samples tested or analyzed, and it shall be the duty of said health officer to publish weekly in the official organ of said city the results of such inspection and analysis. SEC. 4. Be it further ordained, That all receptacles and containers used in the manufacture or storage of said ice cream or other frozen concoctions of milk shall be cleansed in water and sterilized once every day, and all glasses, cups, saucers and spoons used in dispensing the same shall be boiled once a day and thoroughly washed after each usage in running water. SEC. 5. Be it further ordained, That in all parlors, stores, carts and other places where ice cream is sold, in which gelatine, starch, prepared gum, evaporated cream or milk or any other filler is used in the making thereof, there shall be posted in a conspicuous place in letters not less than one inch in length a sign which shall read: "We use gelatine (or starch, prepared gum, evaporated cream or milk, as the case may be, naming the filler) in ice cream sold here." MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT SEC. 6. Be it further ordained, That it shall be unlawful for any perspn or corporation to sell, barter or dispense ice cream or any other frozen concoctions of milk in which there shall be contained more than 750,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter, and the same shall be entirely free from any : bacteria of transmissable diseases. . ' SEC 7. Be it further ordained, That all permits granted j ] pursuant to this ordinance may at any time be revoked by ' \ the health officer, subject to the approval of the Board of I Sanitary Commissioners for the persistent, repeated or willful violation of the provisions of this ordinance; provided, however, that no such permit shall at any time be revoked r by the said health officer unless he shall first have given to the holder of the same not less than three (3) days' notice j in writing of his intention to revoke such permit, and an j opportunity to be heard by the Board of Sanitary Commis- * sioners as to why such should not be done, this proviso not ? to be taken to apply to cases where the sale of ice cream t or other frozen concoctions may be temporarily prohibited by the health officer because of disease in the premises, tern- j porary unsanitary conditions or similar causes. Such permit | shall not be transferable and shall only be issued after 'a f thorough inspection is made of the premises for which the j permit is sought. :f SEC. 8. Be it further ordained, That for the violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance the offender, upon, conviction in the police court of the City of Savannah, shall be subject to a fine not exceeding Ten Dollars or imprisonment for a time not to exceed ten days, either or both, in the discretion of the court. SEC. 9. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed June 14,1911. 394 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Pass Bills By the Committee of the Whole Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That the practice of passing bills for payment subject to the approval of Council, which has obtained for many years, having become burdensome, same be herewith discontinued, except in the matter of pay rolls for city employes. Adopted and approved May 31, 1911. Market Resolution by the Committee of the Whole Resolved, By the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in Council assembled, That the twenty thousand dollars appropriated for improvements in the market in the 1911 budget, be and the same is hereby made available July 15,1911. Adopted and approved May 31, 1911. Bonaventnre Cemetery. By the Committee of the Whole An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to provide for the care of lots in Evergreen, commonly known as the Bonaventure Cemetery, and the Laurel Grove Cemetery" passed May 18, 1910, by inserting after the words "Laurel Grove" cemetery, where they occur in the fourth line of Section of said ordinance, the words "both white and colored" and striking out all of said Section 2 after the words "payment of" where they occur in the fifth line, and T i i ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________895 inserting in lieu of the part so stricken the words "two hundred dollars ($200) for lots of four hundred (400) square feet or less, and twenty-five dollars ($25) for every additional one hundred (100) square feet or part thereof, the work on said lots to include the raking, watering and general care . ' of the same, but not to include the grassing of said lots, the j work on monuments or tombstones therein or other unusual j 1 eare. The person owning or controlling the lot may by -i special contract provide for the grassing of the lot and the j work on the monuments and tombstones therein or other t unusual care, and the Park and Tree Commission is hereby j authorized to estimate the value of such care, and the ! j amount thereof shall be added to the charge for the usual j I care and maintenance and be disposed of as provided by i j Section 3 of said Ordinance, and upon the execution of such \ \ special contract the Clerk of Council shall at once furnish j the said Park and Tree Commission with a memorandum of ! the scope of the work covered thereby." '. f SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen i of the City of Savannah, in Council assembled, That Section f 2 of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to provide for the f care of lots in the Evergreen, commonly known as the Bona- venture Cemetery, and Laurel Grove Cemetery," passed j May 18, 1910, be and the same is hereby amended by insert- : ing after the words "Laurel Grove Cemetery" where they j occur in the fourth line of said Section the words "both \ white and colored," and by striking out all of said Section ; 2 after the words "payment of" and inserting in lieu of < the part so stricken the words "two hundred dollars ($200) > for lots of four hundred (400) square feet or less, and ; twenty-five ($25) dollars for every additional one hundred (100) square feet or part thereof, the work on said lots to . i include the raking, watering and general care of the same, * but not to include the grassing of said lots, the work on monuments or tombstones therein or other unusual care. The person owning or controlling the lot may by special contract ! provide for the grassing of the lot and the work on the 396_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT monuments and tombstones therein or other unusual care, and the Park and Tree Commission is hereby authorized to estimate the value of such care, and the amount thereof shall be added to the charge for the usual care and maintenance and be disposed of as provided by Section 3 of said Ordinance, and upon the execution of such special contract the Clerk of Council shall at once furnish the said Park and Tree Commission with a memorandum of the scope of the work covered thereby," so that said Section 2 as amended shall read as follows, to-wit: SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That in the future, when the said municipal corporation shall accept the trust for the care and maintenance of other lots in said Bonaventure Cemetery and in Laurel Grove Cemetery, both white and colored, that the basis of charge for this service shall be a cash payment of 'two hundred dollars ($200) for lots of four hundred (400) square feet or less, and twenty-five dollars ($25) for every additional one hundred (100) square feet or part thereof, the work on said lots to include the raking, watering and general care of the same, but not to include the grassing of said lots, the work on monuments or tombstones therein or other unusual care. The person owning or controlling the lot may by special contract provide for the grassing of the lot and the work on the monuments and tombstones therein or other unusual care, and the Park and Tree Commission is hereby authorized to estimate the value of such care and the amount thereof shall be added to the charge for the usual care and maintenance and be disposed of as provided by Section 3 of said Ordinance and upon the execution of such special contract the Clerk of Council shall at once furnish the said Park and Tree Commission with a memorandum of the scope of the work covered thereby." SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed May 31, 1911. ___ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 87 Opening Streets. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Besolved, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, That the committee on city lots and opening streets is authorized to purchase, if the titles be satisfactory to the city attorney, from J. K. Culver, all of lot No. 35 in J, C. Hull's subdivision of Millen lot No. 11, in Schwarz ward, in the city of Savannah, containing 2,500 square feet, at and for the sum of six hundred ($600) dollars, payable by mayor's note running for one year, at five (5) per cent, for the opening of Thirty-third street. The said J. K. Culver reserves the right to move the building off of the said lot. Adopted and approved May 17, 1911. Hotels, Restaurants, and Etc. By Alderman Wilkinson: An ordinance to provide for the inspection, regulation and issuing of permits to hotels, restaurants, cafes, boarding houses, inns, taverns and other public eating houses and places in the City of Savannah, for the preservation and prevention and suppression of disease in said city, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, That the word "hotel," as used in this ordinance, shall be construed as meaning any place where persons are permitted to eat and are furnished with a bed in which to sleep in consideration of a fixed price therefor. That the word "restaurant" or "cafe," as used in this ordinance, shall be construed as meaning any place where a person or persons, other than the employes of such restaurant or cafe, in consideration of a fixed price, are provided with food to eat 'but are not 398_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ___ furnished with a room or bed in which to sleep. The words "inns" and "taverns" as used in this ordinance, shall be construed as meaning all other public places where boarders are furnished with a meal or meals, either by the day, week or month, with or without being provided with a sleeping apartment. The words "hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding houses, inn, tavern or other public eating house or place," as used in this ordinance, shall not be construed to mean a private residence occupied by a family where boarders are kept under private arrangement and not catering to the general public for patronage. Xo building or part of any building or any place in the city of Savannah shall be used as a hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn. tavern or public eating house or place, as herein defined, unless the proprietor of such hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn, tavern or public eating house or place has obtained a permit therefor as herein provided. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That any person, company or corporation desiring a permit to conduct or operate as a hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn, tavern or public eating house or place, any building or part of any building, or any place in the city of Savannah, shall make application to the health officer for a permit so to do. Such application shall be made on a printed form to be furnished by the health officer upon demand, and the applicant, if an individual, shall state therein his full name and residence; and, if a corporation, shall state therein the full name and residence of each of its officers. Such application shall also state the location of the building or buildings or parts thereof or place intended to be used as a hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn, tavern or public eating house or place in said city. Upon the filing of any such application for a permit, the premises and places therein described shall be inspected by the health officer or a sanitary inspector of said city, who shall keep a permanent record of such inspection. Jf such premises and place are found, upon such inspection, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 889 ; to be in a sanitary condition and fit for the'uses and purposes ; lor which they are intended to be used said health officer : shall forthwith register said applicant in a proper record to ; be kept for the purpose, and issue a permit authorizing such applicant to conduct or operate such hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn, tavern or public eating house or place ] at the place designated in such application. All permits * granted pursuant to this ordinance may at any time be re- j voked by the health officer, subject to the approval of the y board of sanitary commissioners for the persistent, repeated i or willful violation of any law or ordinance governing the operation of such hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn, , | tavern or public eating house or place: l Provided, however, That no such permit shall, at any '. time, be revoked by the Health Officer unless he shall first t have given the holder of the same not less than 5 days' notice j in writing of his intention to revoke such permit, and an ' opportunity to be heard by the Board of Sanitary Commis- ; sioners as to why such should be done. Such permit shall * not be transferable and no permit issued hereunder shall > entitle or authorize the holder thereof to carry on, engage in t or conduct the business mentioned in said permit in any \ place or places other than that designated and set out in such permit. If any person having a permit shall change the ( location of his or its place of business, notice of such proposed | ; change shall be given to said Health Officer and his consent '" in writing received to conduct such business at such new ' location, and no business shall be conducted or carried on at such new location until such consent has been received. All ^ permits issued under this ordinance shall be in force for the ; current calendar year in which the same are issued unless j sooner revoked. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That the Health Officer I and the sanitary inspectors of said city shall at all times ;'. have the right to enter into and upon and inspect any and all j hotels, restaurants, cafes, boarding houses, inns, taverns and \ other public eating houses and places in the City of Savannah 400_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT whenever the said Health Officer shall deem the same necessary for the preservation of health and the prevention and suppression of disease in said city. SEC. 4. Be it further ordained, That the owner, proprietor and person in charge of any hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn, tavern and other public eating houses and place in the City of Savannah shall, in conducting the same, comply with and conform to each and all of the following rules and regulations, to-wit: (a) Kitchen and dining room floors shall be tongued and grooved, or covered with linoleum or other substance in order to prevent deposit and accumulation of filth or dirt in crevices. (b) No garbage or filth shall be allowed to stand or accumulate about the premises for a longer period than 24 hours. (c) Milk and butter shall be kept in an ice box separate from that in which meat, vegetables and other articles of food are kept. (d) Ice boxes and refrigerators must be thoroughly cleansed and put in a pure and sanitary condition at least once every three days. (e) All kitchen and dining room floors shall be care- 4 fully mopped and cleaned or oiled at least once every three days. (f) All knives, forks, spoons, dishes and other tableware shall be thoroughly sterilized with steam or boiling water each time after they are used. (g) All kitchens and dining rooms shall be thoroughly screened and protected from dust and flies. ____________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________401 (h) All furniture, counters, cellars, closets and the surrounding premises must be kept and maintained in a good sanitary condition. (i) Every room used for the manufacture, storage, or sale of food products shall be light, dry and airy; its walls and floors shall be so constructed as to exclude rats and other vermin, and shall be at all times free from moisture and kept in good repair. Its floors shall have a smooth surface constructed of wood, cement, or tiles laid in cement save that when the floor is more than four feet below the level of the street, or adjacent ground it shall never be constructed of wood. (j) No water closet, earth closet, privy, or ash pit shall communicate directly with any bake room or kitchen of any hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding house, inn, tavern, or other public eating house or place. SEC. 5. Be it further ordained, That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall, on conviction thereof before the police court for the City of Savannah, be punished by a fine not exceeding Fifty Dollars ($50.00), and by imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days, either or both in the discretion of the court, and each day's failure or neglect to comply shall be held and deemed to be a separate and distinct offense and punishable accord- I ingly. SEC. 6. Be it further ordained, That the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective from and after July 1, j. 1911. ! SEC. 7. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed May 17,1911. J 402_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Electrical Appliances. By Committee on Fire An ordinance to provide how electrical appliances shall be installed in public buildings and within a designated area in the City of Savannah, to prescribe a penalty for the violation thereof and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That from and after the passage of this ordinance all installations of electric lights, electric motors, and other electrical appliances in any theater, church, school or other public building in the City of Savannah shall be in flexible steel armored conductors, metal conduits, or metal mouldings such as are approved by the "National Board of Fire Underwriters." SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That from and after the passage of this ordinance within an area of said city bounded by a line beginning at the point of intersection of the western line of East Broad street with the Savannah river and running thence along said western line to its intersection with the southern line of Broughton street, thence along said southern line to its intersection with the western line of Habersrham street, thence along said western line last named to its intersection with the southern line of Liberty street, thence along said southern line, last named, to its intersection with the eastern line of West Broad street, thence along said eastern line to the point where it intersects the Savannah river, and thence along the southern side of said river to the point of beginning, the buildings along said southern lines of said Broughton and Liberty streets being for the purposes of this ordinance included within the said area, all installations of electric lights, electric motors and other electrical appliances shall be as provided by section 1 of this ordinance, provided, however, that additional lights may be if , \l ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT _________408 J ij " "" "" "" ~ ~ i ( ' added to the present installations in any premises within "'!; said area wherever the present feeders, main switch and ; ; fusible cutout are sufficient to supply the required additional > | current, and provided further, that if larger feeders are re- Lv quired by the additional installation the entire installation J.jJ shall be taken out and a new installation made in accordance '" with the requirements of this ordinance. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall. \ jl on conviction before the police court of the City of Savannah, |,f] be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars p ($100), or by imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days, 'S't either or both in the discretion of the court. SEC. 4. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed May 17,1911. Vehicles. By Committee of the Whole "An ordinance to amend an ordinance to regulate passenger vehicles for hire in the City of Savannah, passed June *' 8th, 1908." ' SECTION 1. An ordinance by the mayor and aldermen of { the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the ordinance entitled "An ordinance to regulate passenger vehicles for hire in the City of Savannah," passed June 8th, 1908, be and the same is hereby amended as follows, to-wit: By striking the word "Price" from paragraph "1" of Section I of the said ordinance, arid inserting in lieu thereof the word "Houston" so that the said paragraph when amend- > $ ed will read as follows, to-wit: "1" Oglethorpe avenue and Houston streets." II 404__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT____________ SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed May 17, 1912. Resolutions. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the offer of the Savannah Development Company to sell to the City of Savannah land in Teynac Farm, Lot No. 4, needed for the opening of Ott, Paulsen, Harmon and portion of Atlantic streets, in Garrard, Glatigny, Hannan and Harden wards, containing approximately 34,800 square feet, at and for the sum of thirteen (13) cents per square foot, is hereby accepted, payment to be made by mayor's note to be given for one year with interest from date at five (5) per cent. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted and approved May 3, 1911. Opening Streets and City Lots. Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the offer of J. K. Culver to sell to the City of Savannah so much of the following lots in the sub-division of the Millen lots Nos. 6, 7 and 10, now in Schwarz and Grayson wards, as are needed for the purpose of opening and extension of Thirty-second and Thirtythird streets. Sub. Millen No. 6Lot No. 136 and southern 2.3 feet of Lot No. 137, containing approximately 2,630 square feet at and for the sum of eight hundred ($800.00) dollars is hereby accepted, payment to 'be made by Mayor's note to be given MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 405 for one year with interest from date at five (5) per cent. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Sub. Millen No. 6Lot No. 26, containing approximately 2,400 square feet at and for the sum of six hundred ($600.00) dollars is hereby accepted, payment to be made by mayor's note to be given for one year with interest from date at five (5) per cent. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Sub. Millen No. 7Lot No. 127, containing approximately 2,500 square feet at and for the sum of six hundred ($600.00) dollars is hereby accepted, payment to be made 'by Mayor's note to be given for one year with interest from date at five (5) per cent. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Sub. Millen No. 10.The northern 14.7 feet of Lot No. 37, containing approximately 1,323 square feet, at and for the sum of six hundred ($600.00) dollars is hereby accepted, payment to be made by mayor's note to be given for one year with interest from date at five (5) per cent. Titles to besatisfactory to the city attorney. Su ', !;j ' ' g. South side of Liberty street . between Bull and i : ; Drayton streets; I*" "h. Harris street between Bull and Drayton streets;" ';'' '! jj 2. By inserting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit : ' \< :'h ' ' g. North side of the south side of Liberty street from ; , , the eastern side of the entrance to the baggage room of the > |j De Soto Hotel to Drayton street, no hacks allowed west of ! S said baggage entrance, and not more than six hacks to occupy | said stand at one and the same time. f.i u "h. Harris street from the cement walk leading to the ,' ij basement of the De Soto Hotel to Drayton street-, no hacks lft to stand in front of said cement walk or between said walk and Bull street." SEC. 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed May 3, 1911. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the committee on open streets is authorized to purchase, if the title be satisfactory to 410__________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT the city attorney, from Raiford Falligant a strip of land twenty (20) feet wide on the north of lots 164, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172 and 173. in Gartland ward, the same containing approximately 5,493 square feet, at and for the sum of nine cents per square foot, for the widening of Thirtyfifth street, from Haines street to East Broad street from its present width of forty (40) feet to a width of sixty (60) feet, upon condition that the city will within six months' time from the date of the delivery of the deed open and grade said street in front of and north of said lots, a width of sixty (60) feet. Adopted and approved April 19, 1911. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the committee on Opening streets is authorized to purchase, if the titles be satisfactory to the city attorney, from the executors of the estate of C. C. Schley a strip of land twenty (20) feet wide on the north of lots 174, 175, 176. 177, 178, 179 and 180 in Glatigny ward, the same containing approximately 4,266 square feet, at and for the sum of ten cents per square foot, for the widening of Thirty-fifth street, from Eats Broad street eastwards, from its present width of forty (40) feet to a width of sixty (60) feet, upon condition that the city will within six months' time from the date of the delivery of the deed, open and grade said street in front of and north of said lots, a width of sixty (60) feet. It is further agreed, that if there are any houses upon the above lots the city will, at its expense, move any such houses south of the new street line and out of said street. Adopted and approved April 19, 1911, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 411 ''* RESOLUTIONS Death of Mr. Arthur L. Well. '," By the Committee of the Whole ;,<'$ and would not be so large as to justify not trying out the |-.i| proposition along the lines submitted in said petition. 1 '! "However, from a financial and practical standpoint, 1 ti. " believe that the best plan to adopt is the operation of a ferry by the city at the point where the Seaboard Air Line's ferry is now operated. From the estimats submitted to council it j ( will cost $6,000 a year to operate the Screven ferry, and, as ' i jj the estimated income is now $3,000, there would foe a loss llj of $3,000. By the other route, Chatham county building the i $>, road across Hutchinson Island and Chatham and Beaufort .jLia counties constructing the bridge across Back river and the ' jifr city supplying the ferryboat and docking facilities, the cost |. of operating the ferry at Bull street across to the Seaboard k] Air Line docks would be little, if any more, than operating j-jjj' the Screven ferry, $6,000 a year, and as the Seaboard Air Line i ':i is willing to pay $12,000 for the use of such a ferry, that |i|j amount is added to the estimated income. As $3,000 has . W heretofore been coming from the Screven ferry, the propo- Jjj: sition would be started off with practically an insured income of $15,000, against an operating expense of $6,000, or a $12.000 better proposition than the Screven ferry proposition. '' Beport that necessary steps be taken to secure legislation authorizing the City of Savannah to exercise ferry rights, which, being done, the city will then decide whether it will exercise said rights. GEO. W. TBBDEMAN, Chairman Committee of the Whole. Adopted and approved April 19, 1911. . . !t 414 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Barrels For Garbage. By Alderman Barrow An ordinance to require owners, tenants or occupants of premises to keep a covered box. barrel or other receptacle for garbage and kitchen and house refuse, to prescribe a penalty for failure to do so, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That every owner, tenant or occupant of any house or other premises, with or without a yard attached, in the City of Savannah, shall keep a box, barrel or other receptacle of sufficient size, with a close fitting top or cover, in which the said owner, tenant or occupant shall deposit all garbage and kitchen and house refuse from said house or other premises, to be removed daily by the scavenger department of said city. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the said top or* cover of said box. barrel or other receptacle shall at ail times, except when the said box, barrel or other receptacle is being filled or emptied, shall be kept closed. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That any person failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this ordinance shall be punished on conviction before the police court of the City of Savannah by a fine not exceeding ten dollars ($10.00) or by punishment not exceeding thirty (30) days in prison, either or both, in the discretion of said court. SEC. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed April 19, 1911. '','' MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 415 4 ..^ Sale of Lot. - f By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets j| Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of '. ;;ijjj Savannah in council assembled, That the marshal be in- ' 3: structed to offer at public outcry at the court house on the next public salesday, being the first Tuesday in May, 1911, the northern parts of lots numbers Thirty-five (35), Thirtysix (36) and Thirty-seven (37) Gumming ward in the City of Savannah, said parts of said lots now being designated on ,'K the new map of the City of Savannah as lots 0, N and M, i*i containing 2,926 square feet and that the minimum price of twenty-five cents per square foot 'be placed on said lots. ''\ jy! Adopted and approved April 5, 1911. " ;. j ; !|i Little Sisters of the Poor. >j Resolutions by the Committee of the Whole Resolved, the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the sum of $930.68 be and the same is hereby appropriated to the Little Sisters of the Poor, said sum to be by them used in paying the assessment for paving on Thirty-seventh street in front of lots 50 to 54 Dasher ward. Adopted and approved April 5, 1911. v Clerk of the Police Court. .fi By the Committee of the Whole Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the clerk of council . U be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for an election to 416 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT be held at the next regular meeting of council April 19th, 1911, for clerk of police court for the unexpired term caused by the death of J. E. Maguire. Bond $3,000.00. All applications must be filed in the office of clerk of council by 12 o'clock noon, Monday, April 17th, 1911. The name of bondsmen or surety company must be named in the application. Adopted and approved April 5, 1911. Opening Streets. By the Committee of City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, under the terms and provisions of the act of the legislature of Georgia, approved December 18, 1894. the City of Savannah being unable, by contract, to procure the land hereinafter mentioned, that the following lots or parcels of land in the City of Savannah, be, and they are hereby condemned, for the purpose of opening and widening Forty-second street, west, between Montgomery and West Broad streets, they being needed for th-j public purpose mentioned, to-wit: the northern portion or strip of lots numbers seven (7) and eight (8) Myers ward and improvements, having a frontage on Fortysecond street of sixty-six and six-tenths (66.6) feet and a depth on its eastern boundary of eleven and seven-tenths (11.7) feet and on its western boundary of eleven and fifty-five hundredths (11.55) feet, containing seven hundred and seventy-four and twenty-two hundredths (774.22) square feet, owned by Charles H. Schroeder. and Jordan F. Brooks, of the City of Savannah, is hereby selected as the assessor to represent the City of Savannah, and the city attorney of Savannah is hereby directed to give proper ntiee to the owner of the property mentioned, and to take the steps ij,i|;j '' ___________ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ______ 417 pointed out by the act of the legislature for the eondemnation'of private property for public use. Adopted and approved April 5, 1911. Assessment Boll Henry Street. By Committee on Streets and Lanes An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvements of Henry street, be- , ginning at the west property line of Price street and extend- i ing to the west property line of Magnolia street, made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah adopted February 7, 1910: SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll prepared and submitted to council by the director of public works for the City of Savannah and the committee on streets and lanes under an ordinance of the City of Savannah passed September 7, 1910, be and it is hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of said improvement under the said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll being that entitled "Statement .f ..t showing the cost of improvement to Henry street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, beginning at the west property line of Price street and extending to the west property line of Magnolia street, as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah passed September 7, 1910. with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the i. j, several aibutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to t$| each parcel with the names of the owners." And the clerk $| of council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark ,..''! the said statement and assessment roll filed at this date, and '. ! to enter the same on the minutes of council for due authentication and preservation. 418 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the treasurer of the City of Savanlnah is hereby directed to make out and send to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided by the said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid, then it shall be the duty of the treasurer to issue executions as provided for by the said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes. SEC. 3 Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance 'be and the same is hereby repealed. ' Ordinance passed April 5, 1911. Opening Streets. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the offer of Geo. W. Alien to sell the city a strip of land on the northern portion of lots Xos. 5 and 6 Myers ward, containing 684 square feet at twenty-five (25) cents per square foot for the widening^ of Forty-second street, is hereby approved and accepted. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted and approved March 8, 1911. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Besolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the offer of Mrs. N. B. Boyd, to sell the city a strip of land of the northern portion of lots Nos. 3 and 4 Myers ward, containing 684 square feet at twenty-five (25) cents per square foot for the widening of Forty-second street, is hereby approved and accepted. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted and approved March 8, 1911. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 419 By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the offer of Wm. W. Brewin to sell the city a strip of land of the northern portion of lot No. 1 Myers ward, containing 366 square feet at twenty-five (25) cents per square foot for the widening of Forty-second street, is hereby approved and accepted. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted and approved March 8, 1911. By Committee on Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assemlbled, That the offer of Mrs. Sarah E. Brewin to sell the city a strip of land of the northern portion of lot No. 2 Myers ward, containing 354 square feet at twenty-five (25) cents per square foot for the widening of Forty-second street, is hereby approved and accepted. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. Adopted and approved March 8, 1911. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the offer of J. K. Culver to sell to the City of Savannah so much of the following lots in the subdivision of Millen Lots Nos. 6, 7, 10 and 11 now in Schwarz and Grayson wards as are needed for the purpose of opening and extension of Thirty-first, Thirty-second and Thirty-third streets: Sub. Millen No. 6Lots South half 14 and lots 15, 24, 27, 36, 37, 38, 123, 124 and 146. . 420 __ ^MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Sub. MiUen No. 7Lots 10, 11, 12, 31, 32, 33, 116, 117, 118, 126, 128, 129, 137, 138 and 139. Sub. Millen No. 10Lots 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, 26, 35, 124, 125,126, 135, 136, south half 137 and 147. Sub. Millen No. 11Lots 14, 23, 24, 25, 33, 118, 119, 120, 128, 129, 130 and 139. The said area of land containing approximately 93,120 square feet, at and for the price of nine (9) cents per square foot is hereby accepted, payments to be made as follows: In equal payments four and five years, with interest from date at five (5) per cent, per annum, mayor's notes to foe given, executed by mayor in usual form. Titles to be satisfactory to the city attorney. The city agrees to move house on lot No. 124 of Millen krt No. 10 to lot No. 132 of the same subdivision; also move house on lot No. 23 of Millen lot No. 11 to lot No. 114 of same subdivision. Adopted and approved March 8, 1911. Loafing or Loitering About the Streets, Alleys, and Etc. By Committee on Police * An ordinance to make it unlawful for any person or persons to stand around or assemble and loaf, loiter or idle in and around any sidewalk, street or alley, bridge, railroad yard, railroad depot, pool room, near beer saloon, or engage in any boisterous conduct in the City of Savannah, to provide a penalty for the same, and for other purposes. SECTION* 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, that it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to stand around or assemble on any of the sidewalks, streets or bridges, or in and MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT _________431 around any alley, railroad yard, railroad depot, pool room or near beer saloon in the City of Savannah and loaf, loiter or idle or engage in any boisterous conduct or noise to the annoyance of others. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained that any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject, upon con- i vietion in the police court of the City of Savannah, to a fine : not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days, either or both in the discretion of the court. ' SBC. 3. Be it further ordained, that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. ' : , Ordinance passed March 8, 1912. i, i, ; i i t' Police Department. ! ' i Sergeant H. W. Baughan and Private Wm. Sheehan re- '1 tired on half pay. '.. | By Committee on Police |: 4i An ordinance to retire Sergeant H. W. Baughn and Pri- h vate William Sheehan on half pay of a Sergeant and Private - respectively. ''a SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen ',"' of the City of Savannah in council assembled. That H. W. Baughn, a Sergeant of the police force of the City of Savan- i nah, who has served the City of Savannah faithfully for more ':, ; than twenty-nine (29) years, and William Sheehan, a Private :i of said police force, who has served on said force faithfully 1 for more than twenty-eight (28) years, for their long and { faithful services, are hereby retired with pensions, to be ., \ payable during their lives, said retirement to take effect .] 422_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ___________ April 1.1911, the pension in the case of the said H. W. Baughn to be equivalent to one-half (V&) of the compensation now paid a Sergeant of said police force, and the pension in the case of the said William Sheehan to be one-half (%) of the compensation now paid a Private of said police force, the same to be paid as are the salaries of the said police force. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with'this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed March 8, 1912. To Increase Pension of John Carrick, Retired Fireman. By Committee on Fire An ordinance to increase the pension now paid to John Carrick, a retired fireman of the fire department of the City of Savannah: SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the pension on account of injuries sustained in the discharge of his duties allowed to John Carrick, a driver, relief engineer and fireman in the fire department of said city, for a period of thirty (30) years' continuous service, by resolution of council adopted January 2, 1907, be and the same is hereby increased from thirty dollars ($30) to thirty-seven and 50-100 dollars ($37.50) per month, the same to be payable as are the salaries of city officials. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed March 8, 1911. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Assessment BollHenry Street. By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvements of Henry street, beginning at the west property line of Price street and extending to the west property line of Magnolia street, made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah adopted February?, 1910: .; SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the '[ statement and assessment roll prepared and submitted to .|| council l>y the director of public works for the City of Sa- .: vannah and the committee on streets and lanes under an , ordinance of the City of Savannah passed September 7, 1910, ' ! be and it is hereby declared to be the .official statement and ;<'[ assessment roll of said improvement under the said ordi- -!,>i nance, the said statement and assessment roll being that 'i entitled "Statement showing the cost of improvements to 4 Henry street, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, beginning || at the west property line of Price street arid extending to r | the west property line of Magnolia street, as under an ordi- 11 nance of the City of Savannah passed September 7,1910, with i*| an assessment roll -showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how '" it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel with the names of the owners." And the clerk of council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed at this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of council for due authentication and preservation. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the treasurer of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided by the said ordinance. Should the said ... 'ij bills be not paid, then it shall be the duty of the treasurer to ij 424 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT issue executions as provided for by the said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed. Ordinance passed March 8, 1911. Police Force. By Police Committee: | An ordinance to provide for probationary appointments on the Police Force, and to provide for increased salaries for specified terms of service and retirement. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That on and after February 1. 1911, new appointees to the Police Force shall be put on probation for three months, and shall be paid a salary of sixty dollars ($60.00) per month while on probation. If, at the end of three months, these probationers have, in the opinion of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police, proved capable of filling positions on the force, they shall be assigned as regular patrolmen at the present salary of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per month. SEC. 2. All members of the Police Department now or hereafter serving as Lieutenants, Sergeants. Detectives or Patrolmen, who have served or shall serve faithfully and efficiently for five (5) years from the date of assignment as regular patrolmen, shall receive an increase in salary of five dollars ($5.00) per month, and for each succeeding period of five (5) years thereafter an additional increase in salary of five dollars ($5.00) per month until such increase shall have reached the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per month. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 425 ! SEC. 3. Be it further ordained. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and "! they are hereby repealed. i Ordinance passed February 28, 1911. ] Assessment RollBay Street. By Committee on Streets and Lanes An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of Bay street from the west property line of Barnard street to the east property line of Jefferson street, made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, adopted November 2, 1910. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll prepared and submitted to Council by the Director of Public "Works for the City of Savannah and the committee on streets and lanes, under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed November 2,1910, ' find entitled "An ordinance for the improvement of Bay street from the west property line of Barnard street to the east property line of Jefferson street, under the terms and provisions of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved ' October 1, 1887, as amended." be and it is hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of the said improvement under the said ordinance, the said statement ; and assessment roll being that entitled "Statement showing the cost of improvements to Bay street in the City of Savannah beginning on the west property line of Barnard street and extending to the east property line of Jefferson street, as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed November 2, 1910, with an assessment roll showing as to twothirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each f !J parcel, with the names of the owners." And the clerk of 426 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of council for due authentication and preservation. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the Treasurer of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to the property owners a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should the said bills not be paid, then it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to issue executions as provided for by the said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed February 28, 1911. Salaries Foreman, Assistant Foreman, and Privates in Fire Department. By Committee on Fire An ordinance fixing the salaries to b paid the foremen, assistant foremen, engineers and privates in the Fire Department of the City of Savannah: SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That on and after March 1,1911, the salaries pf the foremen and engineers in said Fire Department shall be the sum of $1,140 per annum ; assistant foremen $1.080 per annum, and the privates, per month, for the first year, $65; for the second and third years, $70; fourth and fifth years, $75; sixth to tenth years, inclusive, $80; eleventh to fifteenth years, inclusive, $85, and thereafter $90, said annual and monthly salaries to be paid in equal bi-monthly payments as now provided by ordinance. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________427 SEC, 2, Be it further ordained^" That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance read in council for the first time February 28, 1911, and by unanimous consent of council read a second time, placed upon its passage and adopted and approved. By Committee on Fire An ordinance to create the office of second assistant engineer in the Fire Department of the City of Savannah, and to provide for his duties, salary and other purposes: SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the office of second assistant engineer in the Fire Department of the City of Savannah is hereby created, said officer to be appointed by the mayor upon the recommendation of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, approved by the committee on fire, and shall receive a salary of $1,200 per annum, payable bi-monthly as are the salaries of the other officers in said department. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the duties of the said second assistant engineer shall be such as are prescribed by the ordinances of the city and the rules and regulations of the Fire Department. - SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed February 28, 1911. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 428 Assessment BollBay Street. By Committee on Streets and Lanes An ordinance to establish the official statement and assessment roll touching the improvement of Bay street from the east property line of Jefferson street to the east property line of West Broad street, made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah adopted November 2, 1910: SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the statement and assessment roll prepared and submitted to council by the director of public works for the City of Savannah and / the committee on streets and lanes, under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed November 2, 1910, and entitled "An ordinance for the improvement of Bay street from the east property line of Jefferson street to the east property line of West Broad street, under the terms and provisions of an Act of the Legislature of Georgia approved October 1. 1887. as amended," be and it is hereby declared to be the official statement and assessment roll of the said improvement under the said ordinance, the said statement and assessment roll being that entitled, "Statement showing the cost of improvements to Bay street in the City of Savannah beginning on the east property line of Jefferson street and extending to the east property line of West Broad street, as under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed November 2. 1910, with an assessment roll showing as to twothirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels, and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel, with the names of the owners." And the clerk of council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said statement and assessment roll filed as of this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of council for due authentication and preservation. _____ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________429 SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the treasurer of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to the property owners a -bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for by said ordinance. Should the said bills be not paid, then it shall be the duty of the treasurer to issue executions as provided for by the said ordinance, which shall be made and levied as are executions for city taxes. SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed February 28, 1911. Committee of the Whole Meetings. * __ f By Committee of the "Whole An ordinance to provide that meetings of the committee of the whole shall be public at such times as anyone, other than an official or employe of the city, is permitted to be present: SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That at all times, except when matters relating to "the finances of the City or the public health are under consideration, where council is sitting as a "committee of the whole," if any person other than an officer or employe of the city is allowed to appear before said committee or be present at said meeting, such meeting of the committee of the whole, at such times, shall be public. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts 'of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed February 28, 1911, 430_________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT___________ Opening Streets. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the committee on opening streets is authorized to purchase, if the titles be satisfactory to the city attorney, from Charles Edwards and Caroline Edwards all of lot No. 107 in J. C. Hull's subdivision of Millen, Lot No. 7 in Sehwarz ward, in the City of Savannah, containing 2,500 square feet, at and for the sum of four hundred ($400.00) dollars cash for the opening of Thirty-fourth (34th) street. The said Charles Edwards reserves the right to move the building off of said lot. Adopted and approved February 28, 1911. Miscellaneous. , The following communication from His Honor, the Mayor, was read and referred to committee of the whole: February 9, 1911. HONORABLE BOARD OP ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH : GENTLEMEN:The necessity for improving the storm sewerage in the southern, eastern and western sections of the city, in portions of which the factory sites are situated, is admitted, and, likewise, the necessity for completing the house drainage system so as to cover the entire city is deemed necessary; and it has occurred to me that, in order for this whole question to be properly considered, 'the city should employ a consulting engineer, to work under the supervision of and in conjunction with the City Engineer, the regular routine work of the City Engineer's office being such as to keep him very busy and to make it advisable to give him assistance in this large undertaking, the purpose of securing a consulting engineer Tjeing thus to get the most economical, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 481 up-to-date system to cover both of these propositions, the plans to include also an estimate of the approximate cost of completing the storm and house sewerage for the entire city limits. I am of the opinion that this work will cost such a large amount of money that we should proceed cautiously in arranging for it, and because of the large cost it will doubtless be necessary to issue bonds for it, as it can be easily shown that the work could be done cheaper by paying cash to the contractor, rather than by issuing notice of the city or doing the work in installments. Very respectfully, GEO. W. TJEDEMAN, Mayor. Read in council February 8, 1911. Opening Streets. By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the committee on opening streets is authorized to purchase, if the titles be satisfactory to the city attorney, from C. H. Dorsett lot fifty-eight (58), King's sub-division, Norwood ward, in the City of Savannah, having a frontage of forty (40) feet on Forty-second street, and a rectangular depth of ninety (90) (feet, at and for the sum of nine hundred and fifty ($950.00) dollars cash, for the opening and extension of Montgomery street. Adopted and approved February 8, 1911, 432 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT To Rent Lots Nos. 88, 89 and 90 Battery Ward. By Alderman Entelman Be it resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, That authority be given to the Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets to rent lots Nos. 88, 89 and 90, Battery ward, for the sum of ten dollars per annum to Mr. R. L. Royal, the property to be kept under fence, and all weeds to be cut by Mr. Royal. The city reserves the ripht to annul lease by giving sixty days' notice. Adopted and approved February 8, 1911. To Retire Firemen T. D. Brunson and Thomas Hamilton. By the Committee on Fire An ordinance to retire Firemen T. D. Brunson and Thomas Hamilton with pensions of half pay of a foreman and assistant foreman, respectively: SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That T. D. Brunson, a member of the fire department of the City of Savannah, who has served as a fireman for more than thirteen (13) years, with entire faithfulness and efficiency, has been injured in the discharge of his duty and is now unable to render service, and Thomas Hamilton, another member of said fire department, who has served as a fireman for more than eighteen (18) years with entire faithfulness and efficiency, (has his sight seriously impaired and is no longer able to render service, be and they are hereby retired on a pension of half pay, to be payable during their lives, the said pension in the case of T. D. Brunson to be equivalent to onehalf of the compensation now paid a foreman of said fire department and the pension in the case of Thomas Hamilton to be equivalent to one-half of the compensation now paid ____ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_________488 an assistant foreman.' of said fire department, and to be paid as are the salaries of firemen in the service of said city. SEC. 2. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and they are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed February 8, 1911. Change Title Superintendent Fire Department. By Alderman Hull An ordinance to change the title of the superintendent of the fire department to that of chief engineer of the fire department. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That hereafter the title of the superintendent of the fire department of the City of Savannah shall be chief engineer of the fire department, and the said chief engineer of the fire department shall have the duties, powers and rights heretofore belonging to the superintendent of the fire department of the City of Savannah. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed February 8, 1911. Assistant City Attorney. By Committee of the Whole An ordinance to provide for the appointment of an assistant city attorney for the City of Savannah, and to provide for his compensation, and duties: 434 ___ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the city attorney of the City of Savannah be and he is hereby authorized and directed to appoint an assistant city attorney, such appointment, however, to foe subject to the approval of council. The person so appointed shall take the oath of other city officers, shall hold the appointment during the term of the city attorney, shall be his assistant, and the ordinances of the city, touching the duties of the city attorney, are hereby made applicable to his assistant. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the said assistant city attorney shall be paid for his services at a rate not exceeding twelve hundred ($1,200) dollars a year, payable as are other salaries. SEC. 3. Be it farther ordained, That the provision in the tax ordinance for fifty ($50) dollars a month for the incidental expenses of the city attorney's office is hereby repealed. SEC. 4. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances- in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed January 23, 1911. Baffin Park. By the Committee of the Whole Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the $1,000.00 provided in the budget for 1911 for the improvement of Daffin Park, be and the same is hereby made available at once. Adopted and approved January 25, 1911. ___________MAYOR'S ANNUAL. REPORT__________485 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company. By Committee of the Whole * Resolved,, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah in council assembled, That the mayor is hereby authorized in the name of said city to sign an agreement between the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and the . i: City of Savannah in regard to the construction of an eigh- i teen (18) inch sewer pipe on the right of way of said com- ,,,; pany, extending from Henry street to Park avenue; said ' sewer pipe being a part of the improvement in connection . with the construction of what is known as the Henry street ' ij subway. ' :l Adopted and approved January 25, 1911. . ilj : i Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company. By the Committee of the Whole Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the time allowed by the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company for beginning work on the subway or bridge to be erected at Habersham and Thirty-seventh streets, under existing contract with said company, be and the same is hereby extended, so that said work shall commence by or before July 1, 1911, and shall be completed within six months thereafter. Adopted and approved January 25, 1911. Assessment BollMontgomery Street. By Committee on Streets and Lanes An ordinance to establish the official Statement and Assessment Roll touching the improvement of Montgomery MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT street from the south property line of Congress street to the north property line of Broughton street, made under an ordinance of the City of Savannah adopted June 29th, 1910. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in council assembled, That the Statement and Assessment Boll prepared and submitted to council by the director of public works for the City of Savannah and the committee on streets and lanes, under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed June 29th, 1910, and entitled: "An ordinance for the improvement of Montgomery street from the south property line of Congress street to the north property line of Broughton street, under the terms and pro- . visions of an Act of the Legislature of Georgia, approved October 1, 1887," be, and it is hereby declared to be the official Statement and Assessment Boll of the said improvement under the said ordinance, the said Statement and Assessment Boll being that entitled: "Statement showing the cost of improvements to Montgomery street in the City of Savannah, Ga., beginning at the south property line of Congress and extending to the north property line of Broughton. As under an ordinance of the City of Savannah, passed June 29, 1910, with an assessment roll showing as to two-thirds of this cost, how it is apportioned among the several abutting parcels and giving the sums chargeable to each parcel with the names of the owners." And the clerk of council of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to mark the said Statement and Assessment Boll filed as of this date, and to enter the same on the minutes of council for due authentication and preservation. SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, That the treasurer of the City of Savannah is hereby directed to make out and send to the property owners, including any railroad company, a bill for the respective amounts due by them, as provided for by the said ordinance. Should the said bill be not paid, then it shall be the duty