ANNUAL MESSAGE TO CITY COUNCIL OF Hon. WALLACE J. PIERPONT MAYOR TOGETHER WITH THE REPORTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1915 OFFICIALS OF THE CITY FOR 1915 AND 1916 REPORTS Of PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS BUDGETS FOR 1915 AND 1916 ORDINANCES PASSED DURING 1915 AND 1916 STATE LAWS RELATING TO SAVANNAH ENACTED 1915 PRESS OF M. S. ft D. A. BYCK CO. SAVANNAH.GA INDEX Page Annual Message, The Mayor's'. ________ 39- 47 Acts of the Georgia Legislature 1914-1915, Relative to Savannah ______________________ 457-473 Board of Tax Assessor's Report-.________ 385 Budget for the Year 1915_____________i___ 21- 24 Budget for the Year 1916_______ 35- 38 Building Inspector's Report..._______.. 392 Bacteriologist ________..___________ 507-542 City Government, 1915__________________ 11- 20 City Government, 1916__________________ 25- 34 City Attorney's Report_________:________ '377-383 Chief Engineer __________j__________ 239-293 * City Marshal's Report___________________. 386-389 Clerk of Market, Report__________________ 390-391 City PhysiciansReport of Dr.F. S. Belcher___________________ 556 Dr.L. J. Chedel____________________ 555 Dr. C. C. Middleton__________________ 553 Dr. Lloyd B. Taylor__________________ 554 City Dispensary _____________________ 565-575 Comptroller's Report __________________ 53-137 Department of Public Health______________ 475-575 INDEX (Continued) Page Electrical Inspector's Report_______________ 203-206 Electrical Examiners, Report Board of__________ 218-219 Fire Alarm Service, Report of______________ 207-210 Fire Department, Report of________________ 187-237 Fire Inspector's Report___________________ 211-213 Food Inspector's Report_________,________ 543-552 Gamewell System, Report of______________ 145-148 Health Department, Report of______________ 475-575 Health Officer _'______________________ 479-492 Harbor Master ______________________ 393-394 Index'_____________________________ 7-8-9 Investigation of Water Supply of Savannah, See Appendix at end of book Library. Report of, White_________________ 357-373 Library, Report of. Colored _______________ 3*74-376 Mayor's Annual Message___________________ 39- 47 Marshal's Report __________________________ 386-389 Market Report, Clerk of__________________ 390-391 Machinery, Superintendent, Report of___________ 217 Memorial to Mayor Davant_______________ 49- 51 Moving Picture Operators Examining Board______ 220 Oglethorpe Sanitorium _________ 557-558 Ordinances. Resolutions, Communications, and Reports Adopted During the Year 1915____..__ 397-456 INDEX (Continued) Page Police Department _____________________ 139-186 Police Matron's Report__________________ 149-150 Police Surgeon _________________ 150 Park and Tree Commission________________ 307-340 Public Library, White__________..________ 357-373 Public Library, Colored ________________ 374-376 Playgrounds _'_______________________ 341-356 Park View Sanitarium _________________ 559-560 Plumbing Inspector ____________.__.__ 563-564 Recorder _________________________ _ 395 Sinking Fund, Report of____________ 384 Savannah Hospital, Report of______:______ 561-562 St. Joseph's Hospital, Report of______________ 557 Tax Assessor's Report___________________ 385 Water Supply of Savannah, Investigation of, See Appendix at end of book Water Works Department. Report of___________ 295-306 CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR 1915 MAYOR AND ALDERMEN FOR 1915 MAYOR R. J. DAVANT, died October 9 W. J. PIERPONT, elected October 18 CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL Alderman W. J. PIERPONT, to October 18 Alderman W. H. WRIGHT, from October 18 VICE-CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL Alderman W. H. WRIGHT, to October 18 Alderman J. C.-SLATER, from October 18 ALDERMEN J. W. DANIEL GEO. B. ELTON J. E. FOY H. L. KAYTON JOSEPH A. LOGAN H. H. LIVINGSTON J. A. G. CARSON, from October 27 W. J. PIERPONT, resigned October 18 W. A. PIGMAN E. A. M. SCHRODER J. C. SLATER W. W. WILLIAMSON W. H. WRIGHT COMMISSIONS PARK AND TREE P. D, DAFFIN, Chairman, term expires January 1, 1918. T. H. McMILLAN, term expires January 1, 1919. R. M. BUTLER, term expires January I, 1919. CHARLES S. ELLIS, term expires January 1, 1916. I. A. SOLOMONS, Secretary, term expires January 1, 1918. PLAYGROUNDS Mayor DAVANT Aldermen SCHRODER, KAYTON Mrs. W. L. WILSON, Mrs. GRACE MENDES Miss JANE JUDGE Messrs. GEORGE J. BALDWIN, N. B. F. CLOSE JOHN R. DAVIS, WILLIAM J. FLOOD MARION LUCAS, LEO MORISSEY H. F. MYERS, G. M. OLIVER W. G. SUTLIVE, W. J. STEWART Rev. GEORGE SOLOMON, Rev. JOHN S. WILDER PILOTAGE JAMES M. BARNARD, Chairman, term expires February 13, 1920. E. A. ARMAND, Secretary, term expires February 13, 1923. GEORGE F. ARMSTRONG, term expires February 13, 1917. J. FLORANCE MINIS, term expires February 13, 1918. JOSEPH HULL, term expires February 13, 1919. WILLIAM W. WILLIAMSON, term expires February 13, 1921. VAN B. AVERY, term expires February 13, 1922. MASSIE SCHOOL HON. R. J. DAVANT F. R. CASSELS H. C. SHUPTRINE COMMISSIONS(Continued) SINKING FUND GEORGE J. MILLS, Chairman LEOPOLD ADLER JOHN F. PAULSEN CHARLES G. BELL (One vacancy, January 1, 1915) BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING Mayor DAVANT Aldermen SCHRODER, PIGMAN Messrs. F. G. BELL, JOHN G. BUTLER ROBERT FECHNER, A. B. HULL, A. R. LAWTON W. W. MACKALL, J. W. MOTTE JOHN M. THOMAS Architect H. W. WITCOVER BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Appointed by the City of Savannah) H. W. WITCOVER, JOHN M. THOMAS G. ARTHUR GORDON, JOHN L. TRAVIS WILLIAM M. DAVIDSON (Appointed by the Georgia Historical Society) WM. W. GORDON, CHARLES ELLIS OTIS ASHMORE, H. WILEY JOHNSON DR. THOS. J. CHARLTON BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Mayor DAVANT to Oct. 9; Mayor PIERPONT from Oct. 18 Aldermen KAYTON, WILLIAMSON Messrs.. GEORGE M. GADSDEN, GEORGE A GREGORY, J. C. MANNING, THOMAS M. HOYNES, M. M. HOPKINS Architect HENRIK WALLIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL FOR 1915 ACCOUNTS Aldermen ELTON, LIVINGSTON, W1LLIAMSON ASSESSMENTS Aldermen LOGAN, SLATER, DANIEL, PIGMAN, SCHRODER CITY LOTS AND OPENING STREETS Aldermen SLATER, SCHRODER, PIGMAN DRAINAGE Aldermen KAYTON, FOY, LOGAN, SLATER, SCHRODER FINANCE Aldermen PIERPONT, WILLIAMSON, SLATER, FOY, KAYTON FIRE Aldermen PIGMAN, SLATER, WILLIAMSON, LOGAN, FOY HARBOR AND WHARVES Aldermen WILLIAMSON, LOGAN, ELTON STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL FOR 1915 (Continued) HEALTH Aldermen DANIEL, L1VINGSTON, LOGAN MARKET Aldermen LIVINGSTON, DANIEL, KAYTON NEAR BEER Aldermen WRIGHT, SLATER, LIVINGSTON PLAYGROUNDS Mayor DAVANT Aldermen SCHRODER, KAYTON POLICE Aldermen SCHRODER, ELTON, WRIGHT PURCHASING BOARD Mayor DAVANT Aldermen PIERPONT, WRIGHT Chief Engineer CONANT STREETS AND LANES Aldermen WRIGHT, FOY, PIGMAN, ELTON, SCHRODER STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL FOR 1915 (Continued) TRADE AND COMMERCE Aldermen PIERPONT, FOY, DANIEL, WILLIAMSON, PIGMAN WATER Aldermen FOY, PIERPONT, KAYTON SANITARY COMMISSIONERS Aldermen DANIEL, WILLIAMSON Citizens DR. W. R. DANCY, MR. JOSEPH SOLOMON COL. BEIRNE GORDON CITY OFFICERS, 1915 RICHARD J. DAVANT_________Mayor (Died October 9) WALLACE J. PIERPONT______Elected Mayor October 18 THOMAS GAMBLE____________Secretary to the Mayor THOMAS HALLIGAN_____________Clerk of Council CHAS. V. HERNANDEZ_______Assistant Clerk of Council HARRY J. NORTON__________Secretary Purchase Board M. L. MELDRIM_________________Chief of Police B. S. BRYANT_____________First Lieutenant of Police J. F. BERNHARDT________Clerk of the Police Department C. S. HARDEE___________________City Treasurer G. B. PRITCHARD____________Assistant City Treasurer JAMES FURSE_____________________Comptroller E. R. CONANT____________________Chief Engineer W. O'D. ROCKWELL________..Assistant Chief Engineer JOHN ROURKE, JR.________________City Attorney D. S. ATKINSON_____________Assistant City Attorney MONTAGUE GAMMON________Director of Playgrounds GEO. D. SEMKEN___________________City Marshal J. H. PAPOT_________________Deputy City Marshal DR. L. B. TAYLOR______________ ) White DR. L. J. CHEDEL_______________ j City Physicians DR. C. C. MIDDLETON___________. ) Colored DR. F. S. BELCHER_____________. j City Physicians GEO. LEWIN___________________Clerk of Market E. B. HARTLEY____________Assistant Clerk of Market THOS. H. LAIRD__________________Harbor Master W. F. BRUNNER__________________Health Officer V. H. BASSETT___________________Bacteriologist C. J. MELVIN______________Chief Sanitary Inspector D. C. GILLES________________Chief Food Inspector THOMAS F. FLEMING______________Food Inspector LEWIS BLISS, C. R. SHOUSE, J. T. WELLS,) Inspectors G. W. ROBINSON, NAT HARRISON, J. E. I of Naval REGISTER, J. F. BLISS, AND R. B. JEWETTJ Stores JOHN R. EASON________________Building Inspector A. B. LAROCHE_________Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery CITY OFFICERS 1915(Continued) J. T. McCORMICK_______Keeper Bonaventure Cemetery HENRY WILLIS (COL.) _____Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery J. D. HARAIS_______________Keeper City Dispensary F. M. HULL______________________Port Warden C. W. TANNER________________Plumbing Inspector JOHN E. SCHWARZ___________________Recorder L. A. EAST________Superintendent Scavenger Department JOHN H. MONROE______Chief Engineer Fire Department A. J. TOSHACH___Assistant Chief Engineer Fire Department J. P. FIGG______Superintendent and Engineer Waterworks G. NOBLE JONES____________Chairman Tax Assessors D. T. ELLIOTT___________________ ) Tax JOSEPH M. DREYER________________ j Assessors J. CHRIS WERNTZ______________Custodian City Hall BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1915 Operating Expenses General Government: Executive and Legislative: Salaries of Aldermen and salaries and expenses of offices of Mayor and Clerk of Council, including publishing of Council Proceedings and of Mayor's annual report ___________________-__$ 20,400.00 Finance and Accounts: Comptroller's office, salaries and expenses 7,120.00 Treasurer's office, salaries and expenses_ 9,925.00 Assessment of Taxes: Tax Assessor's office, salaries and expenses _______-_____________ 5,187.13 Marshal's Office: Salaries and expenses____-_ 6,150.00 Law Department: Salaries and expenses 5,000.00 Municipal Building: Salaries and expenses of custodian and assistants, and fuel, lights, elevator operation and other expenses of City Hall building, including clock expenses 6,300.00 Police Court: Salaries of Recorder and of Clerk and other expenses 3,550.00 Pensions: Police department ___-_________ 4,886.40 Fire department _______________ 3,480.00 Highway and Sanitation departments_ 3,300.00 Widows and Orphans, Police aid Fire departments _________________ 2,304.00 Miscellaneous: Salary and expenses of Building Inspector _______________ 1,735.00 Salary of keeper of powder magazine 300.00 Total General Government..____ $ 79,637.53 Police Department: Salaries and expenses, including new uni- _- forms and military reserve________ $ 160,000.00 Fire Department: Salaries and expenses, including new uniforms and chimney sweeping expenses. 125,000.00 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1915(Continued) Board of Health: Salaries and expenses, office of health officer _____________________ 30,000.00 Salaries and expenses, bacteriological laboratory _________________ 7,500.00 Salaries and expenses, plumbing inspector _____________________ 1,700.00 $. 39,200.00 Sanitation Department: Salaries and expenses____________ 135,000.00 Highway Department: Street lighting _______-________ $ 47,000.00 Ornamental street post 1'ghting__ 3,400.00 Salaries and expenses____________ 40,000.00 90,400.00 City Stables and Shops: Salaries and expenses _____________ 2,260.00 Harbor and Wharves: Municipal wharves, repairs 500.00 Other salaries and expenses.-____ 3,400.00 3,900.00 Board of Purchase: Office supplies and expenses 50.00 Waterworks Department: Salaries and expenses ___________ 69,000.00 City Market: Salaries and expenses ___________ 7,900.00 Park and Tree Commission: Baffin Park _____________ 500.00 Other parks and squares 14,250.00 Bonaventure Cemetery 6,750.00 Laurel Grove Cemetery __________ 6,250.00 27,750.00 Playgrounds: Salaries and expenses 11,500.00 Industrial Farm: City's proportion as per agreement with county ____________________ 3,600.00 Public Library: White _____________________ 10,000.00 Carnegie Public Library (colored)____ 1,200.00 11,200.00 Charities: Outdoor poor relief_-_ 715.00 Poor in institutions_ 1,260.00 Contributions to associations 2,640.00 Contributions to hospitals (white) 9,546.66 Contributions to hospitals (colored) 5,400.00 City physicians 3,000.00 City dispensary _____ 4,500.00 Donations for purpose of tax payments 4,100.00 31,161.66 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1915(Continued) Interest on Bonded Indebtedness: Bonds maturing in 1959_________ 108,135.00 Bonds maturing in 1943____ 9,517.50 Drainage bonds (serial) dated 1914___ 26,824.70 Auditorium bonds (serial) dated 1914__ 9,147.90 153,625.10 Sinking Fund: Bonds maturing in 1959___ 30,000.00 Bonds maturing in 1943______ 1,000.00 Drainage (serial) bonds maturing April 15, 1915 _-____ 5,500.00 Auditorium (serial) bonds maturing October 15, 1915 --_ 2,000.00 38,500.00 Notes Payable: Issued prior to January 28, 1913, maturing in 1915 _- 54,743.55 Interest Accrued on Notes: Issued prior to January 28, 1913_____ 1,131.24 Rehabilitation Cemetery Trust Funds: Payments made prior to 1913 (one-third) 4,163.12, Total operating expenses, interest and other fixed charges-______________$1,049,722.20 NEW IMPROVEMENTS, ETC., TO BE MADE IN 1915, TO BE PASSED ON BY COUNCIL BEFORE EXPENDITURE: Health Department: Repairs to smallpox hospital__ $ 250.00 Police Department: Furniture and fixtures, new..__ $ 150.00 Automobiles (ambulance and runabouts) 3,300.00 Live stock ______________ 500.00 Gamewell System (extension and repairs) 975.00 4,925.00 Highway and Sanitation Departments: Live stock ___-_______-____ 2,000.00 Placing street signs _______ 1,000.00 Paving streets (city's proportion)__ 50,000.00 Opening streets _______ 35,000.00 Steam hoister for excavating, etc 1,300.00 89,300.00 Harbor and Wharves: Repairs to wharf foot of Abercorn street 1,000.00 Waterworks Department: Extensions __-_-- 15,000.00 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1915(Continued) Artificial Stone Walks: 10-foot diagonal walks. Forsyth Park. Gaston to Hall streets ________ 780.00 Parks and Cemeteries: Extending and renewing water mains, Bonaventure Cemetery, artesian wells 500.00 Repairs to keeper's residence, etc., Laurel Grove Cemetery ____-_______ 300.00 Repairs to greenhouse, Laurel Grove Cemetery _.______ 150.00 Repairs to vaults and tombs. Colonial Park ______________________ 300.00 Tree planting _______._ 1,000.00 2,250.00 Publicity: Advertising, conventions, etc. 15,000.00 Total improvements $ 128,505.00 Total budget ___ $1,178,227.20 CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR 1916 MAYOR AND ALDERMEN FOR 1916 MAYOR WALLACE J. PIERPONT CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL Alderman W. H. WRIGHT VICE-CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL Alderman J. C. SLATER ALDERMEN J. A. G. CARSON J. W. DANIEL GEO. B. ELTON J. E. FOY H. L. KAYTON JOSEPH A. LOGAN H. H. LIVINGSTON W. A. PIGMAN E. A. M. SCHRODER J. C. SLATER W. W. WILLIAMSON W. H. WRIGHT COMMISSIONS PARK AND TREE P. D. DAFF1N, Chairman, term expires January 1, 1918. T. H. McMILLAN, term expires January I, 1919. R. M. BUTLER, term expires January 1, 1919. CHARLES S. ELLIS, term expires January 1, 1921. I. A. SOLOMONS, Secretary, term expires January 1, 1918. PLAYGROUNDS Mayor PIERPONT Aldermen SCHRODER, H. L. KAYTON Mrs. GRACE MENDES, Mrs. W. L. WILSON Miss JANE JUDGE Messrs. N. B. F. CLOSE, W. G. SUTLIVE C. V. SNEDEKER, JR., G. M. OLIVER THOMAS L. FINN Rev. GEORGE SOLOMON, Rev. JOHN S. WILDER (Alderman KAYTON, Chairman; C. V. SNEDEKER, JR., ViceChair man) PILOTAGE JAMES M. BARNARD, Chairman, term expires February 13, 1920. E. A. ARMAND, Secretary, term expires February 13, 1923. GEORGE F. ARMSTRONG, term expires February 13, 1917. J. FLORANCE MINIS, term expires February 13, 1918. JOSEPH HULL, term expires February 13, 1919. WILLIAM W. WILLIAMSON, term expires February 13, 1921. VAN B. AVERY, term expires February 13, 1922. MASSIE SCHOOL HON. W. J. PIERPONT C. G. BECK W. G. SUTLIVE COMMISSIONS(Continued) SINKING FUND GEORGE J. MILLS, Chairman LEOPOLD ADLER JOHN F. PAULSEN CHARLES G. BELL (One vacancy, January .1, 1916) BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING - Mayor PIERPONT Aldermen SCHRODER, PIGMAN Messrs. F. G. BELL, JOHN G. BUTLER ROBERT FECHNER, A. B. HULL, A. R. LAWTON W. W. MACKALL, J. W. MOTTE JOHN M. THOMAS BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY (To assume charge July 1, 1916) Mayor PIERPONT Alderman J. A. G. CARSON Mrs. WALTER S. WILSON, Mrs. P. W. MELDRIM Mrs. J. G. SMITH, Miss HORTENSE ORCUTT Messrs. W. F. McCAULEY, JOHN M. THOMAS JOHN L. TRAVIS, J. W. GRIFFITH, THOMAS GAMBLE H. W. WITCOVER, J. RANDOLPH ANDERSON (Chairman, J. RANDOLPH ANDERSON; Vice-Chairman, H. W. WITCOVER) Architect H. W. WITCOVER BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Mayor PIERPONT, Aldermen KAYTON, WILLIAMSON Messrs. GEORGE M. GADSDEN, FRANK G. BELL, THOMAS M. HOYNES, M. M. HOPKINS Architect HENRIK WALLIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL FOR 1916 ACCOUNTS Aldermen ELTON, LIVINGSTON, WILLIAMSON ASSESSMENTS Aldermen LOGAN, SLATER, DANIEL, PIGMAN, SCHRODER CITY LOTS AND OPENING STREETS Aldermen SLATER, SCHRODER, PIGMAN DRAINAGE Aldermen KAYTON, FOY, LOGAN, SLATER, SCHRODER FINANCE Aldermen WILLIAMSON, CARSON, SLATER, FOY, KAYTON FIRE Aldermen PIGMAN, SLATER, WILLIAMSON, LOGAN, FOY HARBOR AND WHARVES ' Aldermen WILLIAMSON, LOGAN, ELTON STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL FOR 1916- (Continued) HEALTH Aldermen DANIEL, LIVINGSTON-, LOGAN MARKET Aldermen L1VINGSTON, DANIEL, KAYTON NEAR BEER Aldermen WRIGHT, SLATER, LIVINGSTON (Abolished April 30) PENSION BOARD Aldermen WRIGHT, PIGMAN, SCHRODER Dr. F. WAHL PLAYGROUNDS Mayor PIERPONT Aldermen SCHRODER, KAYTON POLICE Aldermen SCHRODER, ELTON, WRIGHT PURCHASE BOARD Mayor PIERPONT Aldermen WRIGHT, SLATER Chief Engineer CONANT STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL FOR 1916 (Continued) STREETS AND LANES Aldermen WEIGHT, FOY, PIGMAN, ELTON, SCHRODER TRADE AND COMMERCE Aldermen CARSON, FOY, DANIEL, W1LLIAMSON, PIGMAN WATER Aldermen FOY, ELTON, KAYTON SANITARY COMMISSIONERS Aldermen DANIEL, WILLIAMSON Citizens DR. W. R. DANCY, MR. JOSEPH SOLOMON COL. BEIRNE GORDON CITY OFFICERS, 1916 , WALLACE J. PIERPONT_.Mayor THOMAS GAMBLE__________..Secretary to the Mayor THOMAS HALLIGAN__________,__.Clerk of Council CHAS. V. HERNANDEZ______Assistant Clerk of Council M. L. MELDRIM____________-____Chief of Police B. S. BRYANT_____________First Lieutenant of Police J. F. BERNHARDT________Clerk of the Police Department C. S. HARDEE__________________-City Treasurer G. B. PRITCHARD____________Assistant City Treasurer JAMES FURSE__________-Comptroller E. R. CONANT___________Chief Engineer W. O'D. ROCKWELL__________Assistant Chief Engineer ROBERT J. TRAVIS__________-___City Attorney D. S. ATKINSON_____________Assistant City Attorney MONTAGUE GAMMON______Director of Playgrounds (Resigned) CLARENCE GOETTE__________Director of Playgrounds (Elected June 7) GEO. D. SEMKEN___________________City Marshal J. H. PAPOT_________________Deputy City Marshal DR. L. B. TAYLOR______________ { White DR. L. J. CHEDEL_______________ j City Physicians DR. C. C. MIDDLETON___________. ) Colored DR. F. S. BELCHER_____________. j City Physicians GEO. LEWIN___________________Clerk of Market E. B. HARTLEY____________Assistant Clerk of Market THOS. H. LAIRD__________________Harbor Master W. F. BRUNNER___________________Health Officer V. H. BASSETT___________________Bacteriologist C. J. MELVIN_________Chief Sanitary Inspector DR. D. C. GILLES______________Chief Food Inspector THOMAS F. FLEMING______________.Food Inspector LEWIS BLISS, C. R. SHOUSE, J. T. WELLS,) Inspectors G. W. ROBINSON, NAT HARRISON, J. E. I of Naval REGISTER, J. F. BLISS, AND R. B. JEWETT j Stores JOHN R. EASON________________Building Inspector A. B. LAROCHE_______Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery CITY OFFICERS 1916(Continued) J. T. McCORMICK_______Keeper Bonaventure Cemetery HENRY WILLIS (cotj Keeper Colored Section Laurel Grove Cemetery j. D. HARMS___..Keeper City Dispensary F. M. HULL____________ __________Port Warden C. W. TANNER________________Plumbing Inspector JOHN E. SCHWARZ___________________Recorder L. A. EAST________Superintendent Scavenger Department JOHN H. MONROE______Chief Engineer Fire Department (Dismissed April 18) A. P. McFARLAND______Chief Engineer Fire Department (Elected May 24) A. J. TOSHACH___Assistant Chief Engineer Fire Department J. P. FIGG______Superintendent and Engineer Waterworks G. NOBLE JONES____________Chairman Tax Assessors D. T. ELLIOTT__________-___-____. J Tax JOSEPH M. DREYER________________ J Assessors J. CHRIS WERNTZ_______________Custodian City Hall FRANK WILBY______________Traffic Bureau Managei BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1916 Operating ExpensesGeneral Government: Executive and Legislative: Salaries of Aldermen and salaries and expenses of offices of Mayor and Clerk of Council, including publishing of Council Proceedings and of Mayor's annual report __-_______-_________ $ 21,500.00 Finance and Accounts: Comptroller's office, salaries and expenses $ 5,300.00 Treasurer's office, salaries and expenses 8,750.00 14,050.00 Assessment of Taxes: Tax Assessor's office, salaries and expenses ____________________ 6,123.00 Marshal's Office: Salaries and expenses 4,885.50 Law Department: Salaries and expenses ________ 7,500.00 Municipal Building: Salaries and expenses of custodian and assistants, and fuel, lights, elevator operation and other expenses of City Hall building, including clock expense 6,560.00 Police Court: Salaries of Recorder and of Clerk and other expenses _______________ 3,610.00 Pensions: Police department _____________ 4,886.40 Fire department _______________ 3,480.00 Health department __________ 420.00 Highway and sanitation departments 5,600.00 Widows and Orphans, Police and Fire departments _________________ 2,004.00 16,390.40 Municipal Court: Salaries and expenses _ 15,000.00 Freight and Traffic Bureau: Salaries and expenses _- 7,500.00 Miscellaneous: Salary and expenses of Building Inspector ___________________ 1,735.00 Salary of keeper of powder magazine 300.00 2,035.00 Total general government ___ $ 105,153.90 Police Department: Salaries and expenses, including new uniforms and military reserve 160.750.00 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1916(Continued) Fire Department: Salaries and expenses, including new uniforms and chimney sweeping expenses. 1127,000.00 Board of Health: Salaries and expenses, office of health officer ________1__ ________ $31,425.00 Salaries and expenses, bacteriological laboratory _______ 7,692.00 Salaries and expenses, plumbing inspector _______;__:___ 1,754.00 40,881.00 Sanitation Department: Salaries and expenses 148,700.00 Highway Department: Street lighting _________________ 47,400.00 Ornamental street post lighting 3,200.00 Salaries and expenses ___ 49,980.00 100.580.00 City Stables and Shops: Salaries and expenses -_ 2.090.00 Harbor and Wharves: Salaries and expenses _- 3,535.00 Board of Purchase: Office supplies and expenses_______ 50.00 Waterworks Department: Salaries and expenses __ 69,000.00 City Market: Salaries and expenses __-___ 8,000.00 Park and Tree Commission: Baffin Park __________________ 2,500.00 Other parks and squares________ 15,000.00 Bonaventure Cemetery ___________ 8,000.00 Laurel Grove Cemetery _______ 6,500.00 32..000.00 Playgrounds: Salaries and expenses ________ 13,300.00 Industrial Farm: City's proportion of expenses ____ 3,600.00 Public Library: White _____________________ 10,000.00 Carnegie Public Library (colored)____ 1,200.00 11,200.00 Charities: Outdoor poor relief ___________ 700.00 Poor in institutions 1,260.00 Contributions to associations _____ 3,440.00 Contributions to hospitals (white)___ 9,546.66 Contributions to hospitals (colored).__ 6,400.00 City physicians ________________ 3,000.00 City dispensary _________________ 5,OOttOO Donations for purpose of tax payments 4,000.00 33,346.66 Total operating expenses __-__ $ 859,186.56 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1916(Continued) Interest on Bonded Indebtedness: Bonds maturing in 1959___________ $108,135.00 Bonds maturing in 1943_______ 9,517.50 Drainage bonds (serial) dated 1914___ 26,545'.31 Auditorium bonds (serial) dated 1914__ 8,886.56 Drainage bonds (serial) dated, 1916___ 15,000.00 $168,084.37 Sinking Fund: Bonds maturing in 1959____ 31,000.00 Bonds maturing in 1943________ 1,500.00 Drainage (serial) bonds maturing April 15. 1916 ____________-_ 6,500.00 Auditorium (serial) bonds maturing October 15, 1916_______________ 2,500.00 41,500.00 Notes Payable: Issued prior to January 28, 1913, maturing in 1916 _____________ 28,505.29 Interest Accrued on Notes: Issued prior to January 28, 1913__ 340.52 Total operating expenses, interest and other fixed charges. $1,097,616.74 NEW IMPROVEMENTS, ETC., TO BE MADE IN 1916 TO BE PASSED ON BY COUNCIL BEFORE EXPENDITURE: Fire Department: Fire alarm system, extensions and repairs $1,560.00 Police Department: Furniture and fixtures, new_________ $ 150.00 Automobile __________________ 1,200.00 Live Stock _________.,________ 1,000.00 Gamewell system (extension and repairs) 1,000.00 Emergency motorcycle station, East Side 600.00 3,950.00 Highway and Sanitation Departments: Live stock ___________________ 3,000.00 Placing street signs ____________ 1,000.00 Paviner streets (city's proportion)_ 35,000.00 Opening streets ________________ 30,000.00 Automobile for surveyor 500.00 Five sets grate bars for incinerator_ 625.00 Pony planer, rip and cut-off saw for shops 900.00 71,025.00 Harbors and Wharves: Repairs to wharf foot of Abercorn street. 1,000.00 Repairs to wharf foot of W. Broad street 1,500.00 2,500.00 Publicity: Advertising expenses ____________ 7,500.00 Waterworks Department: Improvements to plant ______..____ 70,09826 Extensions distribution system _____ 37,00000 Meters _____ 10,000.00 Oil house, stock room and stable_____ 1,000.00 11849826 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1916(Continued) Libraries: New public library, furniture, lighting fixtures and exterior standards___ $6,000.00 Park and Tree Commission: Tree planting ______._______ $1,000.00 Extending and renewing water meters, Bonaventure Cemetery __________ 500.00 Paving roads, Bonaventure Cemetery 500.00 Paving roads, Laurel Grove Cemetery___ 500.00 Repairs to keeper's residence, Bonaventure Cemetery ___.________ 300.00 Tools. ______ 250.00 Live stock __________________ 500.00 3,550.00 Total new improvements, etc.___ $ 214,583.26 Total budget _____________ $1,312,200.00 ANNUAL MESSAGE OF WALLACE J. PIERPONT MAYOR SAVANNAH, GEORGIA REVIEWING OPERATIONS FOR YEAR 1915 ANNUAL MESSAGE OF WALLACE J. PIERPONT, Mayor OF SAVANNAH SAVANNAH, G\., March 15, 1916. The Board of Aldermen, City. GENTLEMEN:Suffering from a persistently depressing illness, with the face of death confronting him every minute of the day, realizing that the opportunities for further public service were limited and likely to slip from his weakening grasp at any time, our late mayor, the Hon. Richard J. Davant, left behind him a record of achievement for 1915 that indicated in some degree his devotion to public interests and the zealous desire to promote the welfare of Savannah that animated and sustained him throughout his public career. It remains for me but to summarize the record of the work done under his direction in order that the published reports of the municipal government over which he presided for not quite three years may, in a measure, record those forward steps that are to be credited to his sagacious initiative and his intelligent executive supervision. Three distinct forward steps stand out with peculiar clearness as monuments to the brief period Mayor Davant was enabled to put into practical effect the ideas that had probably long germinated in his mind. One of them, the playground system, was further broadened in its scope during the past year. It is no idle assertion to say that with a history of less than two years it is so fully established as a public institution in the esteem of Savannahians that no iconoclastic hands will ever be laid upon it to de- 42 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT stroy or mar its usefulness to the children of our city. Considering the moderate expenditures made upon it, $11,700 in 1915, it has attained a surprising efficiency and included within its operations an astonishingly large number of boys and girls, from babyhood to years approaching maturity. Fpr the year 1916 its usefulness has been further widened by arrangements to add one small ground in a thickly populated section. The second movement inaugurated by Mayor Davant, that looking to the erection of a modern library building and the reconstruction of the library work along the lines of the highest public efficiency, also found definite form in 1915 in the preparation of the plans of what, it is confidently "believed, will' be accepted as one of the best designed structures of this class in the country. With that painstaking thoroughness that marked his entire official life, he, and those associated with him on the commission, delved into the details of library buildings, and as a result of their conscientious and unsparing efforts the structure now nearing completion at Bull and Thirty-sixth streets may justly be regarded as one of the most beautiful in the city as well as one of the best adapted to its purposes in the United States. On this building, in addition to the generous appropriation of $75,000 from the Carnegie Corporation, the municipality is expending approximately $15,000, making with the cost of the lot, $15,000, a total investment of $105,000. For its management I have, in accordance with the ordinance adopted by Council, provided a commission of twelve members, under whose direction the development of the library will come along lines that will best promote the interests of the general community. The usual appropriation of $10,000 for the operation of the library has been made for 1916, with $3,000 additional from last year's appropriation available for new books when the library is opened in its new home. The third project that awakened the enthusiastic interest of Mayor Davant, the municipally owned and directed auditorium, is now at the stage where contracts will soon be let and the work of construction begun. The same careful, intelligent methods that marked the library project have been followed in this. It has been realized that wisdom does not call for precipitate haste MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 43 in building and that it is far bettter to make progress slowly on a structure designed to serve the public for a half century or longer than to hasten its erection at the expense of completely satisfactory results. In this, as with the library building, the experience and judgment of experts in several lines have been called into the service of the city, and our people have the reasonable assurance that no effort has been spared by the commission of aldermen and citizens in charge that would tend to insure a building perfect for the purposes for which it is to be used. Bids have been called for and before the spring has closed the contractors should be engaged in its construction. When conventions begin to assemble here in 1917 the auditorium will be ready for their use and the conveniences and comforts that it provides will undoubtedly be an effective asset in placing Savannah in the front rank of convention cities. Hampered as the city has been by the necessity of meeting heavy past obligations, it has not, as the finance committee has pointed out in a report given to the public, been in position to continue the maintenance of its departments and the prosecution of public improvements on the scale the public desires, and at the same time materially reduce its outstanding indebtedness. It was deemed wise in 1915 to meet the public demands for betterments to as great an extent as possible. Working along the usual lines, the municipality last year expended for street paving, a class of betterments that always awakens public approbation, approximately $75,000, the city's proportion being $30,000. The Committee of Council expended this money along the lines of intelligently planned development. In 1915, for instance, Bay street extended was improved with stone blocks from West Broad street to the city limits, and the Louisville road with brick from the Ogeechee canal to Stiles avenue, giving more satisfactory communication in those directions to the manufacturing districts and the country beyond. The policy of the city is to facilitate fire protection in all directions by means of improved thoroughfares, and, while those not acquainted with the entire paving system of Savannah may think that this or that street could have been paved with better results than some that have been improved, a 44 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT glance at the map showing the entire paving of the city will convince them that the aldermen have been guided by good substantial reasons in their selection of the thoroughfares. No. investment outside of drainage and water that a municipality makes tends more to its development than good paving. The visitor who finds a city with its highways improved and clean leaves with an impression that tends to make him a future investor if not an actual resident, and the comfort and convenience of our own people justify the largest expenditure possible in that direction. Because of this it is to be regretted that heavy demands are to be faced in the next few years for water and other purposes that will preclude more than a moderate investment in paving, unless bonds are resorted to. and we are so close to our constitutional limitations in that respect that wisdom seems to dictate no fresh obligations of that nature for the time being. Street opening and the removal of old encroachments continue to receive considerable attention. The city is to bek congratulated on the legislation secured two years ago, which materially strengthened its position with regard to the opening of new tracts contiguous to the corporate limits, or within its fixed boundaries. The new law is found to work admirably and it is a pleasure to note that the developers of outlying sections have shown a commendable willingness to co-operate with the city officials and avoid the errors of the past. It is not improbable that the next few years will see many subdivisions laid out, in anticipation of the rapid expansion of the population there is reason to expect, and the good results of the legislation referred to will become more and more apparent. With no expenditures on its part for new streets and lanes the city can devote its appropriations for street opening to the cleaning up of the section inside the old corporate limits where numerous encroachments and barriers to neighborhood development remain to be removed, involving a considerable outlay. During the year 1915 there was purchased over one million feet of land for streets and drainage rights-of-way, at a cost of approximately $41,000.' To several new sub-divisions water mains were extended under a satisfactory arrangement by which the city takes over the mains and re- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 45 imburses the expenditures when the revenues therefrom reach 7 per cent, on the investment. The water situation that developed early in the year was handled with especial skill by the chief engineer and health officer, and the purity of the water restored by their vigilant and untiring efforts. Through the assistance of government experts, as well as by the thorough investigations of our own officials and the expert secured by the city, the municipality is in possession of exceedingly valuable information relative to its water supply, present and prospective. The necessity remains, however, of providing a new, more adequate and better designed reservoir, and of improving the general water plant, which shows the inevitable signs of deterioration after a constant service of nearly a quarter of a century. It is planned to begin the rehabilitation of the plant during the present year. And in this connection it may not be amiss to say that unless a sinking fund is provided the city is apt, every twenty or -twenty-five years, to confront a repetition of this situation on a much larger scale. Even at its present normal growth in population Savannah will have 60,000 to 75,000 more people twenty-five years from now, with a likelihood of the increase being closer to 100,000. The waterworks even with the improvements now necessary, will not be adequate for the demands that will be put upon the plant even a decade hence. It is still an open question as to whether the'supply of artesian water will be adequate for the increasing needs of the city beyond a limited term of years. Opinions differ as to that, but it is grati- .fying to again direct attention to the wise policy the city pursued last year in securing the right-of-way of the Ogeechee canal from the city to the Ogeechee river, a step that will mean much if the occasion should arise to resort to other than subterranean sources of supply. General health conditions were never better than in 1915. The unceasing watchfulness of the health officer is to be credited with much of the improvement that year by year has marked Savannah's mortality reports. He has been a most faithful guardian of the public welfare. The extension and improvement of the drainage and sewerage system will further promote the health- 46 -MAYOR'S AXX UAL REPORT fulness of the community. Our greatest asset is good health and the fact that it is maintained at so moderate a cost is highly pleasing to our people and a most effective advertisement abroad. The two sewerage and drainage contracts, under the $600,000 bond issue, were satisfactorily completed during the year, without friction or delay, and another bond issue of $400,000 voted, the proceeds of which will do much to complete the system and furnish sanitary facilities over large districts hitherto denied them. Even after the expenditure of this million dollars it is apparent that in a few years* further demands will come for additional outlays in this direction to keep up with the increase in population. Only the city that stands still, or is going backward, can hope to go on from year to year with a stationary budget, or without unusual demands for public betterments, and Savannah, fortunately, is not in that class and is less likely to be. The efficiency of a government is not to be judged solely by the amount of money it expends. As long as public monies are honestly and intelligently applied taxpayers and citizens generally will profit by the increasing revenues they contribute to the treasury. Every dollar judiciously laid out for sewerage, drainage, water, paving, health and the reasonable expansion of the departments of public safety, is a dollar contributed by the citizens and used for the protection of their health, their property, their lives, and the comforts and conveniences that mean so much to the urban dweller of our day. I feel safe in asserting that with a board of aldermen constituted as this is, representing the business acumen, stability and integrity of Savannah, waste is almost eliminated, dishonesty is unknown, and our people are served faithfully and with the same care that marks their private business affairs. The reports of the various departments submitted herewith give that detailed information to the city's operations that every citizen is entitled to know. I regret that our citizens do not more fully avail themselves of the opportunity to study these reports and acquaint themselves with what the public servants are doing. A well-posted citizenry is the best assurance of a well-conducted municipal government, and honest criticism is a proper spur and stimulus to renewed intelligent exertion on the part of those in MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 47 the public service. The heads of the several departments have shown a commendable devotion to their duties and responsibilities, and I am sure welcome suggestions and criticisms that are intended to promote the efficiency of the labor they and their forces put forth. As for 1916, as pointed out, the library will be completed and the auditorium will be well under way, in fact should be completed, or practically so. The waterworks improvements will begin ; there will be the usual quota of new street paving, the customary progress in street opening, the municipal transportation bureau will be established as an aid to general business interests, and minor improvements will come in the various departments. The outstanding indebtedness will be materially reduced, the purpose being to pay off twenty per cent, of this floating debt each year during the term of this administration. While it is to be regretted that this old burden forced a heavier tax rate, it is gratifying to know that citizens generally appreciated the conditions that compelled the increased rate and have shown a spirit that, speaks strongly of their devotion to the interests of their beloved city. The prospects for the expansion of Savannah in trade, in industries, in commerce and in the resulting wealth and population, were never better. It has never been so well equipped as now to assume and hold a commanding position as a great port, it has never before loomed so promisingly as a manufacturing center; there is abundant reason to anticipate that our jobbing and retail trade in Georgia and adjacent states will show a rapid expansion. The only deterrent element is the still too conspicuous failure to thoroughly fuse our local energies for the great work that is upon us, but the sentiment against persistent dissensions, against excessive partisanship, against lack of team work, is growing more and more pronoimced, and in the end will triumph. The municipal government, I am sure, within the confines that the law permits, will proudly play its part as a leader and as a co-laborer in the work of promoting Savannah's development in all directions. Respectfully submitted, W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor. MEMORIAL TO MAYOR DAVANT Report of committee (memorial) on the public services of the late Mayor, the Hon. R. J. Davant, presented to City .Council on October 27, 1915, and ordered spread upon the minutes: Major Davant came to the mayoralty well equipped for its varied duties and arduous responsibilities. His was no novice hand placed at the helm. Long service with the municipal government had peculiarly equipped hiirTfor the higher position to which his fellow-citizens called him. For years prior to his actual official connection with the administration of city affairs he had shown a deep and unremitting interest in its business and had become acquainted with the workings of its departments and the needs of an ambitious and growing community. Elected an alderman in 1903, he was at once made vjcechairman of council, a position held by him for four years. On his third election as alderman he became chairman of council, filling that important office for two years, his aldermanic career extending over the six years, 1903-08. For this entire time he was a member of the board of education. His committee work in council was varied and of the greatest service to the city. The importance of a more adequate drainage and sewerage system was then being impressed upon the community and his clear brain and sagacious judgment were of value on the special committee handling these problems. As chairman for several years of the committee in charge of the fire department he warmly espoused improvements calculated to increase the efficiency of that department and make it a more adequate protection to the lives and property of the people. His genial, manly, loyal nature endeared him to the .employes of that and other .departments with whom his official duties then and in more recent years brought him in contact. On the finance, streets and lanes and water committees he obtained a valuable experience that stood him in good stead when he assumed the executive control of municipal affairs. In every sphere of activity in which he was placed the late mayor rendered faithful, yeoman service, studying the best interests of the city, conserving its means, and seeking to give to its tax payers the fullest return possible for the monies expended. On the committee charged with the erection of the city hall he was of great value. He entered zealously into the planning of the handsome structure that is now one of the chief buildings of Savannah. Criticising intelligently, suggesting wisely, supervising comprehensively, his name upon the tablet in its main corridor attests valuable service rendered over the entire period of conception and execution of the plans that gave to the municipal government a home in keeping with the importance of the city. In this, as in all other matters entrusted to him, he delved into the details and made himself master of every feature. Ingrained in his very nature was this love of thoroughness in anything to which he put his hand. It was one of the many sterling traits of his strong character. Inaugurated as mayor in January, 1913, he at once put into effect ideas that had long been entertained. The accounting system of the city, he realized, was obsolete and inadequate for a corporation expending beyond a million dollars yearly. As a result of his efforts Savannah today has an accounting system as perfect as that of any other municipality. This was but one of several progressive steps speedily submitted to council and cordially approved by it. The needs of the children, deprived of proper opportunity for physical development, had strongly appealed to his sympathetic nature. His own intense love of outof-door life led him to seek to confer health-giving advantages upon the boys and girls of the community. The playground system of today, the work of his administration in which he probably felt the deepest pride, stands as a monument to his successful efforts. It wil! continue an enduring and ever-widening memorial, keeping his name fresh in the minds of future generations, more permanent than a monument of granite. Health matters early pressed upon him for attention. The solution of them has been in every way gratifying^ The most modern destructor plant in the United States today disposes of all of the city waste along absolutely sanitary lines. The exten- sion of the drainage and sewerage systems has been wisely completed as far as the funds in hand permitted. In other directions his administration was likewise governed by a progressive and far-seeing spirit. The municipal wharf attests his desire to meet new commercial conditions. The library building, now in course of construction, tells of his prompt efforts to improve the conditions surrounding that important educational bureau. If his life had been prolonged his keen interest and quick grasp of essentials would have made him of the utmost value in the handling of the new auditorium. Major Davant was re-elected in December, 1914, the first mayor chosen under the law extending the term to four years. Some of his plans failed of fruition because of the lack of time allotted him to carry them through. But while death has removed him from the sphere of activity in which he was serving the public so well these plans have not died with him. The seeds planted by him will yet spring into life and bring their full harvest of consummated projects. Savannah today is a better, more beautiful and happier city because Richard J. Davant lived and planned and worked for it. His was a useful and successful life, impressing once more upon the public consciousness the fact that he who lives for others has grasped the secret of true joy and high honor and solved the meaning of life itself. To us who were officially associated with him during the nearly three years of his mayoralty his death came with the sense of a deep, personal loss. The memory of the courteous, affable, loyal, generous-hearted man and faithful, efficient official will long remain with us. In conclusion your committee would recommend that this tribute be spread upon the minutes of council. Upon motion of Alderman Wright, the report was ordered spread upon the minutes, and a copy of same sent to Mrs. R. J. Davant. Respectfully submitted, W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor and Chairman. JOHN E. FOY, WM. W. WILLIAMSON. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1915 JAMES FURSE COMPTROLLER REPORT OF COMPTROLLER SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. HON. WALLACE J. PIERPONT, Mayor CITY OF SAVANNAH, GA. DEAR SIR: I herewith submit the report of the Accounting Department of the city for the year ended December 31, 1915. The financial condition of the city in condensed form is as follows: FINANCIAL CONDITION ASSETS Current Assets __ _ _ _ _________ Special Fund for Purchase of Books, Savannah Public Library ____ _ Deferred Assets _ _ _ ___ _ _ Capital Account Cash _____ _ ____ Land, Buildings, Permanent Improvements and Equipment _ _ ___ _ Total __ _ __ Years Ended December 31, 1915 $ 255,610.91 3,833.37 12,156.71 147,667.00 11,166,266.77 1914 $ 237,487.84 23,649.99 571,203.90 10,471,052.57 INCREASE $ 18,123.07 3,833.37 695,214.20 $ 1 1 ,585,534.76 1 1 ,303,394.30 '$ 282, 1 40.46 DECREASE $ 11,493.28 423,536.90 o tn w*o O HI FINANCIAL CONDITION(Continued) LIABILITIES Current Liabilities __ _ _ _.._ _ . _ Trust Funds for Perpetual Care of Lots _____ Deferred Liabilities _____ . .. ___ .._ Reserve for Purchase of Books, Savannah Public Library __.._ _ .. __ _ _ _ Funded Debt, less Sinking Fund..- _ __ Total Liabilities .. ___________ Excess of Assets over Liabilities __ ___ . Total __ _ ____ _ _ Years Kniletl 191G $ 421,942.25 8,000.00 53,458.10 3,833.37 3,321,000.00 $ 3,808,233.72 7,777,301.04 $11,585,534.76 December 31, 1914 $ 435,344. lt> 12,163.12 54,492.87 3,159,500.00 $ 3,661,500.15 7,641,894.15 $11,303,394,30 INrilKASK $ 3,833.37 161,500.00 $ 146,733.57 135,406.89 $ 282,140.46 niWRKASW $ 13,401.91 4,163.12 1,034.77 The increases and decreases above are shown in detail on the General Balance Sheet Statement, Exhibit A. O y) tn w T) O po H The Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the year are shown in the following condensed statement. For details of cash receipts see Schedule 1. CASH STATEMENT Current Funds 1 1 Balance January 1, 1915 __ |$ *6,682.80 Receipts during the year: Schedule No. 1__ _______ Proceeds from sale of $200,000 Auditorium BondsCemetery Trust Funds _ For Purchase of Books, etc., for New Library__ _ _ _ 1,396,537.03 Library Funds Drainage Bond Funds Auditorium Bond Funds M"3 I if is 3*0 OJOO C'O'-H MfcKo Special Fund to Bonds Redeem 1883 of Funds Trust Bonaventure Cemetery Funds Trust Grove Laurel Cemetery Sinking Fund TOTAL, 1! ____ I$S71,203.90|_ _ __|$400.00]$ 100.0b|$3,3S6.00|$l,12S.OO|$55,000.00|$ 624,496.10 $3,833.37 15,856.84 $203,274.40 10,667.87 Total Receipts I$1,396,537.03|$3,833.37J$ 15,856,84J$213,942.27| - __ 5,313.12 1,600.00 31,000.00 1,396,537.03 203,274.40 26,524.71 6,913.12 31,000.00 3,833.37 $5,313.12|$l,60d.OOJ$311OOO.OOi$l)668,082.63 Total -.--_|$l,389,S'54.23|$3.83"3.37"|$587,060_74|$2i^ ^Overdraft | " ~ f ~\ \_____ 1 I____I |"~ i I CASH STATEMENT(Continued) Disbursements during the year: Pay Checks _____ Redemption of Bonds Matured in 1909.._ __ ____ Redemption of Bonds Matured in 1959 _____ 1 Current Funds $ 543,922.71 683,791.32 153,146.25 & s i Drainage Bond Funds $587,060.74 Auditorium Sond Funds , i $ 66,275.27 n 1 'u'O a>oo ftEJ CU^ $400.00 Special ! ' Fund to Bonds Redeem i 1SS3 of! ' Funds Trust Bonavjnture Cemetery j. i Funds Trust ! Grove Laurel Cemetery '. .2~ _i ^ 18,000,00 a $1.197,258.72 683,791.32 153,146.25 400.00 18,000.00 Total Pisbursements -|$1,380,860.28|_____[$587,060.74|$ 66,275.27|$400.00|____(_____|_____|$18,000.00|$2,052,596.29 BalanceDecember 31. 19151$ 8,993.95|$3,833.37|____ j$147,667.00| ----!$ 100.00|$8,663.12|$2,725.00|$68,000.00|$ 239,982.44 The Income Account for 1915, as compared, with the previous year, is stated in condensed form, as follows: INCOME STATEMENT Operating Revenues (Schedule 5)_ _______ Additions to Income (Exhibit B) ___ __ Total _ _ __________ Operating Expenses (Schedule 6)_ _ _ Deductions from Income, including Rehabilitation Cemetery Trust Funds (Exhibit B) Total _ _ ___ __ _ _ Net Operating Income _ _ _ Additions to Property through Income, including payments of notes for outlays issued prior to January 28, 1913 (Exhibit B) Deficit ___-_ __ ___ __ Years Ended December 31 $ $ 1915 1,140,002.47 6,426.24 1,146,428.71 840,403.38 189,822.10 $ $ $ 1,030,225.48 116,203.23 149,728.94 33,525.71 $ $ 1914 1,120,463.28 5,842.57 1,126,305.85 828,585.84 160,268.09 $ $ $ 988,853.93 137,451.92 298,173.63 160,721.71 INCREASE $ 19,539.19 583.67 $ 20,122.86 11,817.54 29,554.01 $ 41,371.55 DECREASE $ 21,248.69 148,444169 $ 127,196.00 > < o w >s o INCOME STATEMENT(Continued) The operating Expenses for 1915 Include the following extraordinary expenditures charged to the Water Works Department: Examination of water situation by George C. Whipple and others ________________$ 710,49 Supervision by Engineering Department_______________ _____________ 447.50 Examination and repairs of wells at River Station____________. ______ ____'__ 1,044.78 Repairs of reservoir at River Station_______________ _________________ 1,667.51 Examination and repairs of wells at Gwinnett Street Station ___________________ 82.08 Examination and repairs of conduit at Gwinnett Street Station, including construction of by-pass_ 3,851.07 Treating water with hypochloride of lime___ ______________ 1,133.79 Total _____________________________________ _________$8,937.22 The payment out of current income for the year 1915 of the capital account liability for notes payable for outlays falling due during the year, $54,743.55, and the payment for rehabilitation of a proportion, $4,163.12, of the amount due trust funds for perpetual care of cemetery lots results in the deficit shown, $33,525.71. The elimination from Income Account of these two items would change the deficit for the year to a surplus of $25,380.96. O t/i w>TJ O The General Balance Sheet of the city as of December 31, 1915, compared with the previous year, may be subdivided under the following captions CAPITAL ACCOUNT BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Cash _ _ __ ____ _ Due from Current Funds ____________ Land, Buildings, Permanent Improvements, and Equipment __ _ _ _ _ _ Total ____ .__ _ _ LIABILITIES Notes Payable _ _ _ _ _ ________ Due to Current Funds __ _ _ Deferred Liabilities, _ __ __ Funded Debt __ __ _ ___ _ Total Liabilities ___ ____ Excess of Assets over Liabilities _ Total ___ ____ _ Years Ended December 31 1915 $ 147,767.00 2,163.19 11,169,493.44 $11,319,423.63 $ 28,505.29 5,032.05 3,389,100.00 $ 3,422,637.34 7,896,786.29 $11.319.423.63 1914 $ 571,703.90. 10,471,052.57 $11,042,756.47 $ 83,248.84 1,192.87 3,215,000.00 $ 3,299,441.71 7,743,314.76 $11.042.756.47 INCREASE $ s 2,163.19 698,440.87 276,667.16 $ 5,032.05 174,100.00 $ $ 123,195.63 153,471.53 276.667.16 DECREASE $ 423,936.90 $ 54,743.55 1,192.87 O Cft > Si C > r # w TJ o SINKING FUND BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Cash on Deposit for Redemption of Bonds maturing in 1943 _ ______ ______ Cash on Deposit for Redemption of Bonds maturing in 1959_ _ _ __ __ Total ___ __ _ __ _ LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Sinking Fund Reserve.- __ __ _ ___ Years Ended 1915 $ 1 ,000.00 67,000.00 $ 68,000.00 $ 68,000.00 December 31 liiH $ 55,000.00 $ 55,000.00 $ 55,000.00 - 1NOHKASK $ 1,000.00 12,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 13,000.00 DKl'UKAKK ^ > O y> in > X X > r EPORT TRUST FUND BALANCE SHEET ASSETSCash on Deposit for Perpetual Care of Lots in Bonaventure Cemetery _ _____ Cash on Deposit for Perpetual Care of Lots in Laurel Grove Cemetery _ _________ Due from Current Funds _ _ _ _____ Total __ __ _ ________ LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Bonaventure Cemetery Perpetuity Fund Account _ __ _ _ __ _______ Laurel Grove Cemetery Perpetuity Fund Account _ _ _ ___ _____ Total _ ___ _ _____ Years Ended 1915 $ 8,663.12 2,725.00 8,000.00 $ 19,388.12 $ 16,663.12 2,725.00 $ 19,388.12 December 31 1914 $ $ $ $ 3,350.00 1,125.00 12,163.12 16,638.12 15,113.12 1,525.00 16,638.12 INCREASE $ 5,313,12 1,600.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 1,550.00 1,200.00 $ 2,750.00 DECREASE $ 4,163.12 O %to >2. X c > r M T3 O 70 -J CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Current Assets ___ _________ _ Due from Capital Funds _______ _ _ Special Fund for purchase of Books, Savannah Public Library _ ____ _ _ Deferred Assets ____ ________ __ Total Assets _ _._ ________ Deficit of Assets over Liabilities. '_ __ _ Total _ _____ _ __ LIABILITIES Current Liabilities ___ _ _ _ ..__ _ Due to Capital Funds __ _ _ ___ _ Trust Funds for Perpetual Care of Lots ____ Reserve for purchase of Books, Savannah Public Library- _ _ _ _ Deferred Liabilities __ _ _ Total _ _ _ _ _ Years Kmtecl 1916 $ 252,384.24 5,032.05 3,833.37 12,156.71 $ 273,406.37 187,485.25 $ 460,891.62 $ 393,436.96 2,163.19 8,000.00 3,833.37 53,458,10 $ 460.891.62 December :il 1014 "$ 237,487.84 23,649.99 $ 261,137.83 156,420.61 $ $ 417,558.44 352,095.32 12,163.12 53,300.00 $ 417,558.44 INCRKASK Y 14,896.40 5,032.05 3,833.37 j $ 12,268.54 31,064.64 $ 43,333.18 $ 41,341.64 2,163.19 3,833.37 158.10 $ 43,333.18 HKCRKASK $ U, 493.28 * $ 4,163.12 O c/5 > X X r, w v O I-J The revenues and expenses of the municipal industries are as follows: Water Works Department Revenues _ ___ _ _ ___ __ __ Expenses _ ___ _ _ _ ___ _ Net Revenue. __ _ __ _ Bonaventure Cemetery Revenues _ __ __ __ _ _ Expenses __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Net Loss _ _ __ Laurel Grove Cemetery Revenues __ __ ___ _ _ _____ Expenses _ _ _ _ _ Net Loss _ _ ____ __ _ _ City Market Revenues Expenses ____ ___ __ _______ Net Revenue __ ____ _ ________ Years Ended December 31 1915 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 148,334.63 *78,090.49 70,244.14 6,338.56 7,055.74 717.18 1 ,635.00 6,659.09 5,024.09 19,944.56 7,482.28 12,462.28 1914 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 144,874.96 68,471.38 76,403.58 6,350.96 6,904.86 553.90 '1,811.50 6,191.01 4,379.51 20,620.02 8,457.98 12,162.04 INCREASE $ 3,459.67 9,619.11 $ $ 150.88 163.28 $ $ 468.08 644.58 $ 300.24 DECREASE $ 6,159.44 $ 12.40 $ ' 176.50 $ 675.46 975.70 o w c/5 > V, ^ c. > r ! whj o -3 'Includes extraordinary expenditures of $8,937.22. The Operating Expenses of the several departm ents for the year have exceeded the estimated budget authorizations therefor by $26,094.19 as follows: General Government, including Pensions _ Police Department- _-__ ______________ Fire Department _____ ______________ Health Department ____ _____________ Bacteriological Laboratory. __ _ _ _ _ Departments under supervision of Chief Engineer _ ___ ____ it. _________ Charities __ ___ _ ______ __ ___ Industrial Farm __________ _ __ Publicity or Advertising _ _ _ ___ _ Libraries ___ _ _ __ Playgrounds Park and Tree Commission. _ ______ __ Water Works Department. ___ _ _ __ City Market _____ ____ ________ Total Actual Kxponses $ 84,175.42 158,337.04 125,407.17 32,410.31 7,906.03 249,785.82 32,935.33 3,600.00 7,720.94 11,200.00 11,694.61 29,657.94 78,090.49 7,482.28 $ -840,403.38 Budget Autliurijjutlons $ 79,637.53 160,000.00 125,000.00 31,700.00 7,500.00 231,610.00 31,161.66; 3,600.00 15,000.00 11,200.00 11,500.00 29,500.00 69,000.00 7,900.00 $ 814,3*09.19 Overdraft $ 4,537.89 407.17 710.31 406.03 18,175.82- 1,773.67 194.61 157.94 9,090,49 $ 26,094.19 Underdraft $~ 1,662.96 7,279.06 417.72 73 W*a o Hi OPERATING EXPENSES The comparative operating expenses may be summarized as follows: General Government, including Pensions. _ Police Department _______ _ _ _ _ Fire Department _ _ ___ _ _ _ Health Department _ __ __ ___ _ _ Bacteriological Laboratory. _ _ __ _ _ Sanitation Department __ _ __ __ _ City Stables and Shops_ _ ___ __ _ Highway Department.. ___ _ __ _ _ Harbor and Wharves Department _ _ __ Board of Purchase Department- __ __ _ Water W.orks Department _ ____ __ ___ Years Ended 1915 $ 84,175.42 158,337.04 125,407.17 32,410.31 7,906.03 150,413.15 2,124.89 93,729.85 3,465.13 52.80 78,090.49 December 31 1914 $ 78,707.41 154,015.63 128,187.33 31,053.60 7,331.75 159,743.23 2,077.28 99,314.20 3,721.14 46.93 68,471.38 INCREASE $ 5,468.01 4,321.41 1,356.71 574.28 47.61 5.87 9,619.11 DECREASE $" 2,780.16 9,330.08 5,584.35 256.01 w*T) O OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) City Market ______ ___ ________ Charities _ ___ ___ __ __ _ Corrections Industrial Farm __ __ __ Libraries __ ____ ___ _ _ _ _ _ Playgrounds _ _ __ _ __ ___ __ _ Publicity or Advertising __ _ _ ______ Daffin Park ____ __ ___ _ _____ Other Parks and Squares _ ____ _____ Bonaventure Cemetery _ __ __ ____ Laurel Grove Cemetery _ _ _____ _ Tree Planting ____ _ _____ ___ _ Colonial Pa'rk Repairs of vaults and tombs_ Total ___________ _ Years Ended 1915 $ 7,482.28 32,935.33 3,600.00 11,200.00 11,694.61 7,720.94 500.00 14,143.18 7,055.74 6,659j09 999.95 299.98 $ 840,403.38 December 31 1914 $ 8,457.98 31,212.72 3,600.00 10,360.00 6,624.50 6,258.09 500.00 14,806.82 6,904.86 6,191.01 999.98 $ 828,585.84 INCREASE $ 1,722.61 840.00 5,070.11 1,462.85 150.88 468.08 299.98 $ 11,817.54 DECREASE $ 975.70 663.64 .03 K K; 0 rn ' _; jr1 w o 2} ASSETSREMUNERATIVE AND REALIZABLE The assets shown on Exhibit A, classified as land, buildings, permanent improvements, and equipmentremunerative and realizableconsist of the following: Water Works Lands _ __ _ _ . __ __ _ _ _ _ _ Buildings _ ^_ __ __ __ _ _ __ _ ___ _ _ __ Wells and Conduits _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ _____ Distribution System ____ _ ___ _ _____ _ _ _______ _ Machinery and Equipment _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _______ Live Stock and Vehicles ____ __ _ __ _ _ __ _____ __ Furniture and Fixtures _ _______ _.__ _ _____ _ Market Land Buildings _ $ 31,404.00 63,125.00 84,970.00 461,907.00 142,16400 1,050.00 40.00 $ 125,000.00 150,000.00 * $ 784,660.00 $ 275,000.00 s > : o w*0 O VI O ASSETSREMUNERATIVE AND REALIZABLE(Continued) Bonaventure Cemetery Land ____________ ________ ____________________ Buildings ___ ___ _ ___ ___________ _ ______ _.___ Pumping Plant _ _ ___ __ _.. ___ _ _______ Equipment __ ___________________ __ _ _ __ _ Laurel Grove Cemetery Land ____ _. _______ ____ _ _ ______ ___ Buildings _ _ __ _ _ -_ _ Green House _ _ _ _ ___ __ ____ _ _ __ _ _ Equipment _ ____ _ _________ _ __ _ _ ______ Ground Rent, Lots Wharf Lots Nos. 73 8, and 9, between Bull and Drayton Streets _ _ Total ___ __ __ ______ $ 160,805.18 500.00 5,700.00 777,33 $ 1,996,48 4,800.00 600.00 408.60 $ 167,782.51 $ 7.805.08 72,795.26 64,556.61 $ 1,372,599.46 O tn > X X G M 13 O ASSETSUNREMUNERATIVE AND REALIZABLE The classification of the properties (see Exhibit A) under the head of land, buildings, permanent improvements and equipmentunremunerative and realizableis as follows: Land ___________________$ 329,867.99 Buildings ________________ 503,403.28 Equipment _______________ 271,665.20 Furniture and Fixtures..________ 49,775.35 Parks and Squares ___________ 4,177,500.00 Total ____________$5,332,211.82 O 90 90 w "a O Detail statements of the land, buildings, and parks and squares are shown in this report. See Schedules 2, 3 and 4. ASSETSUNREMUNERATIVE AND UNREALIZABLE The following is a summary of the assets classified on Exhibit A as land, buildings, permanent improvements and equipmentunremunerative and unrealizable: New Streets ______________$1,046,751.03 Storm Water Sewers_________ 670,600.00 House Drainage Sewers________ 260,000.00 Bridges _________________ 11,001.94 Pavements _______________ 1,334,265.08 Sidewalks ________________ 380,447.63 Street Landings _. ___________ 97,500.00 Street Signs __________-___ 843.22 O *? Total ____________$3,801,408.90 DRAINAGE BOND EXPENDITURES The expenditures to December 31, 1915, for storm and sanitary drainage from proceeds ($604,797.00) from sale of $600,000.00 drainage bonds are as follows: Engineering Service ________________________ $ 1,861.50 Jaudon Engineering Co., under contract______________ 3,000.00 Jaudon Engineering Co., for field force______________ 1,252.73 Jaudon Engineering Co., compromise settlement__________ 3,500.00 SalariesClerical _________________________ . 2,350.79 SalariesInspection _________________________ 11,895.68 SalariesSupervision _______________________ 1,524.94 SupervisionHorse and buggy, feed and rent __________ 431.47 SupervisionProportion of cost of automobile________._ 460.73 Printing and Stationery_______________________ 315.40 Postage _____________________________ .24 Telephone and Telegraph______________________ 84.98 g > < O w v o DRAINAGE BOND EXPENDITURES (Cont'd) Office Supplies and Expenses____________.^____ $ 70.40 Traveling Expenses _____________.._________ 250.00 Express Charges _______________________ _ _ 163.04 Premium on Surety Bonds____________________ 37.50 Law Expenses ___________________________ 31.15 Advertising for Bids _________________________ 644,23 Printing, Signing and Validating Bonds_____________ 1,229.00 Rights of Way ___________________________ 13,209.32 Sewers Constructed by the City__________________ 8,112.03 Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory, for testing material _______ 1,236.41 Testing Machine __________________________ 643.53 Engineering Instruments _ .______________^____ 488.37 Payments to Contractors _______________________ 543,543.73 Repaying after Contractors _____________________ 6,296.64 O fd X X. >r1 w T) O Total _________________=,______ $602,633.81 PROCEEDS AND EXPENDITURES AUDITORIUM BONDS Auditorium Bonds ($200,000.00), dated October 15, 1914, were sold during the year, the proceeds v being $203,274.40. > The expenditures to December 31, 1915, on account of construction of the Auditorium, are as follows: O Crt Printing, Signing and Validating Bonds _ $ 495.00 Law Expenses _______________ 219.90 . Printing and Stationery __________ 13.50 Advertising for Bids, "Sale of Bonds" __ 63.00 Architect's Fees ______________ 1,708.00 Purchase of Site ______________ 54,913.38 O Total _____________ $57,412.78 NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY The expenditures upon the Savannah Public Library to December 31, 1915, are as follows: Cost of Site_________________$15,045.71 Telephone and Telegraph_________ .32 Traveling Expenses _____________ 150.00 Architect's Fees ______________ 2,510.64 Prizes for Inscription___________ 25.00 Fire Insurance Premium_________ 50.00 Payments to Contractor_________ 14,391.00 $32,172.67 Less received from Carnegie Corporation, 16,901.64 Cost to the City__________$15,271.03 o tn x G w T O Hi TAXABLE PROPERTY AND BONDED INDEBTEDNESS The property within the City of Savannah, assessed for the purpose of taxation, as shown on the books as of December 31, 1915, is as follows: Real Estate __________________________________________$38,923,132.00 O Personal Property ______________-________________________ 17,830,171.00 ^ Franchise Assessments of Public Service Corporations _________________ 1,310,089.00 -Total ______________________.________.____________$58,063,392.00 g The bonded indebtedness of the city is limited to 7% thereof, or to _____________$ 4,064,000.00 The actual funded debt (outstanding bonds less sinking fund), as of December 31, 1915, is_____________________________ $3,321,000.00 Add new drainage bonds, authorized, not issued_______________ 400,000.00 2 3,721,000.00 The funded debt of the city is accordingly within the constitutional limit by_._______$ 343,000.00 DONATIONS OF TAXES Included in Operating Expenses, under the head of Charities, the donations during the year for the purpose of payment of taxes, etc., are as follows: Bethlehem Baptist Church__________Water rent, July 1, 1914, to December 31, 1915___$ 22.50 *: Bethel A. M. E. Church____________Execution for street paving, East Broad street___ 52.32 Board of Trustees, Trinity Church______Execution for street paving, Lot P, Heathcote Ward- 197.18 First Tabernacle Baptist Church______Real estate taxes, year 1914_____________ 20.80 > Immanuel Baptist Church_________Water rent, second half year 1915__________ 5.00 Jewish Educational Alliance________Executions for street paving, Barnard and Charlton streets ______________________ 335.77 > Orphan Home, Protestant Episcopal Church_Real estate taxes, year 1914________.____ 340.55 St. Mary's Home_______________Executions for street paving, Habersham street__ 580.59 Society of African Missions in Georgia__. Water rent, second half years 1914 and 1915____ 28.00 South Side Baptist Church__________Real estate taxes, year 1914_____________ 65.33 Union Society____________________Real estate taxes, year 1913______________ 1,788.54 >-3 Union Society________________Real estate taxes, year 1914__-___________ 1,788.54 Total ________________________ ________.._____$5;225.12 The budget for 1916, adopted December 22, 1915, was planned by City Council very carefully, every effort having been made not to underestimate necessary expenditures and not to overestimate probable revenues. With all departments striving to operate as economically as possible, it is confidently anticipated that the result of the operations for 1916 will not show a deficit. This department has earnestly endeavored to give the accounts, revenues, and expenditures of the city that careful attention which a private corporation would require and which an interested public de- > mands. *< The exhibits and schedules following are: EXHIBIT AGeneral Balance Sheet. g SCHEDULE 1Cash ReceiptsCurrent Account. SCHEDULE 2LandUnremunerative and Realizable. SCHEDULE 3BuildingsUnremunerative and Realizable. SCHEDULE 4Parks and SquaresUnremunerative and Realizable. O EXHIBIT BIncome Statement. SCHEDULE 5Revenues. SCHEDULE 6-r-Operating Expenses. Respectfully submitted, JAMES FURSE, Comptroller. 8 GENERAL BALANCE SHEET-Exhibit A. ' ASSETS Current Assets Cash on Deposit and with Treasurer _____ Accounts Receivable Not Considered Delinquent __________ Delinquent and Executions Issued _____ Revenues Receivable Not Considered Delinquent __________ Delinquent and Executions Issued ____ Less Reserves for Discounts and Abatements _____________ __ Materials and Supplies ________________ Total Current Assets ___ _ "Ooootr tmr> $ 8,993,95 12,198.63 19,882.96 200,503.28 26,260.85 $ 226,764.13 33,550.00 $ 193.214.-13 21,321.24 $ 255,610.91 her_31 _____ 1014 $ 3,157.7? 9,477.78 16,441.82 192,438.00 20,368.82 $ 212,806.82 26,456.90 $ 186,349.92 22,060.60 $ 237,487.84 INCREASE: $ 5,836.23 2,720.85 3,441.14 8,065.28 5,892.03 $ 13,957.31 7,093.10 $ 6,864.21 $ 18,123.07 OKI 'KHAKIS $ 739.36 o fo en > y, v, G. > r w ^ o GENERAL BALANCE SHEETEXHIBIT A(Continued) ASSETS Cash Deposited in Special Account for Purchase of Books, etc., for New Public Library __ __ ___ _____ Deferred Assets Unexpired Insurance Premiums _ _____ Unexpired Surety Bond Premiums Working Fund Clerk of Council _ Expenditures for Sidewalks In Suspense Expenditures for Street Pavements In Suspense __ _ _ _ _ ___ ___ Expenses in Suspense Municipal CourtTotal Deferred Assets __ _ Capital Account Cosftv Proceeds from Sale of Bonds of April 15, 1914 Balance ___ ____ _ __ December 31 1915 $ 3,833.37 $ 1,661.94 316.30 90.00 4,096.52 5,379.80 612.15 $ 12,156.71 191* $ 1,494.91 25.45 90.00 974.29 21,065.34 $ 23,649.99 $ 571,203.90 INCREASE S 3,833.37 $ 167.03 290.85 3,122.23 612.13 DECREASE $ 15,685.54 $ 11,493.28 $ 571^,203.90 o to tn ^ o GENERAL BALANCE SHEETEXHIBIT A.(Continued) ASSETS Proceeds from Sale of Bonds of October 15, 1914 Balance __________ Total Capital Account Cash _ Land, Buildings, Permanent Improvements and Equipment Remunerative and Realizable- _ _ _ __ Unremunerative and Realizable.. __ _ Unremunerative and Unrealizable _____ Construction in Progress 810,1 and Sanitary Drainage _ _ ____ _ _ Auditorium _ _ ___ ___ _ _ Total Land, Buildings, Etc,__ Total _ _ ___ _ December 81 1915 $ 147,667.00 $ 147,667.00 $ 1,372,599.46 5,332,211.82 3,801,408.90 602,633.81 57,412.78 $11,166,266.77 $11,585,534.76 1914 $ 571,203.90 $ 1,376,693.13 5,331,087.11 3,728,486.36 34,785.97 $10,471,052.57 $11,303,394.30 INCREASE $ 147,667.00 $ 1,124.71 72,922.54 567,847.84 57,412.78 $ 695,214.20 $ 282,140.46 PECRRASR $ 423,536.90 $ 4,093.67 pi 13 o GENERAL BALANCE SHEETEXHIBIT A.(Continued) LIABILITIES . Current Liabilities Overdraft Exchange Bank of Savannah. Notes Payable Demand _ Notes Payable Time ______ _ Audited Vouchers Payable ___ _____ Audited Pay Rolls Payable- __ __ Unclaimed Wages _ _ _ _ ___ Coupons Due and Unpaid ____ _____ Total Current Liabilities _____ Reserve for Purchase of Books, etc., for New Public Library ___ _ _ __ Deferred Liabilities Interest on Notes Payable, Accrued Not Due ______ _ _ ___ __ _ Interest on Funded Debt, Accrued Not Due _ _ __ _ _ __ Savannah and Ogeechee Canal Co. __ Total Deferred Liabilities ___ Decera 1915 $ 355,000.00 28,505.29 23,885.15 7,576.88 489.93 6,485.00 $ 421,942.25 3,833.37 $ 967.61 52,148.44 342.05 $ 53,458.10 her 31 1914 $ 9,840.52 284,000.00 83,248.84 43,573.66 8,221.62 307.02 6,152.50 $ 4?5,344.16 $ 4,117.50 4fi 24Q 1 7 4,126.25 $ 54,492.87 INCREASE $ Ti.ooo'.oo 182.91 332.50 3,833.37 $ 5,899.32 DECREASE $ 9,840.52 54,743.55 19,688.51 644.74 $ 13,401.91 $ 3,149.89 3,7g4.20 $ 1,034.77 O 2; I W +3 O fa Hf GENERAL BALANCE SHEETEXHIBIT A.(Continued) LIABILITIES Trust Funds for Perpetual Care of Lots Bonaventure Cemetery ______ __ Laurel Grove Cemetery ____________ Less Cash Deposited in Special Accounts, total Trust Funds _ __ Funded Debt Bonds Outstanding Series of 1879 Maturing in 1909 Series of 1883-^-Maturing in 1913 _ _ Series of 1909 Maturing in 1959 _ _ Series of 1913 Maturing in 1943 __ __ Series of April 15, 1914 Maturing Serially Series of October 15, 114 Maturing Serially _ __ ____ ____________ Total __ _______ December 31 191S $ 16,663.12 2,725.00 $ 19,388.12 11,388.12 $ 8,000.00 $ 100.00 2,385,000.00 211,500.00 594,500.00 198,000.00 $ 3,389,100.00 1911 $ 15,113.12 1,525.00 $ 16,638.12 4,475.00 $ 12,163.12 $ 400.00 100.00 2,403,000.00 211,500.00 600,000.00 $ 3,215,000.00 1NCUKASK $ 1,550.00 1,200.00 $ 2,750.00 6,913.12 $ 198,000.00 $ 174,100.00 PKOREASK $ x 4,163.12 $ 400.00 18,000.00 5,500.00 O en > X w ^ O -3 GENERAL BALANCE SHEETEXHIBIT A.(Continued) LIABILITIES Less Sinking Fund and Cash with Treas. applicable to Redemption of Bonds _ Total Funded Debt ____ ___ Total Liabilities ____ __ Surplus of Assets Over Liabilities Balance, December 31, 1915____ __ Sinking Fund Reserve _ _ ___ __ Additions to Property through Income ___ Deficit in Current Fund Account, as of December 31, 1915 ___ __ __ Total Surplus _ __ __ Total __ ._ _____ December 31 1915 $ 68,100.00 $ 3,321,000.00 $ 3,808,233.72 $ 7,441,383.72 68,000.00 455,402.57 187,485.25 $ 7,777,301.04 $11,585,534.76 1914 $ 55,500.00 $ 3,159,500.00 $ 3,661,500.15 $ 7,641,894.15 $11,303,394.30 INCREASE $ $ $ 12,600.00 161,500.00 146,733.57 $ $ 135,406.89 282,140.46 DECREASE __ o & tfl W >D O CASH RECEIPTSCURRENT ACCOUNTSCHEDULE 1 Real Estate Taxes__ _ ___ : ______ Less Discount. __ __ _ _ __ _ Personal Property Taxes. _ __ ___ I ace T^iopnitfi t1 Franchise Taxes _ _ ___ _ ___ _ Less Discount __ __._ _ __ _ Specific Taxes____ ___ __________________ Less Discount _ __ _ ___ ___ Near Beer Licenses Less Discount __ ___ __ _ _ _ _ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Years Kndert 1916 535,186.49 48,903.53 486,282.96 242,127 .48 22,953.53 219,173.95 12,284.92 1,226.11 11,058.81 141,544.04 11,429.60 130,114.44 67,062.50 6,615.00 60,447.50 Peeomber 31 1914 $ 772,176.79 72,225.50 $ $ $ $ $ 699,951.29 142,058.94 11,549.30 130,509.64 64,350.00 6,315.00 58,035.00 INCREASE $ 17,422.10 857.67 $ 16,564.43 $ 2,712.50 300.00 $ 2,412.50 DECREASE $ 514.90 119.70 $ 395.20 ..____.. _ o E/3 > X V. a > f & whj O to CASH RECEIPTSCURRENT ACCOUNTSCHEDULE 1(Continued) Badges _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Less Discount __ __ _ _ _ __ Sink Cleaning Fees _ __ _ _ _ _ Less Discount __ _ __ _ __ ,-- Rents Meter Water _ _ _ _ _ Less Discount _ i. _ _____ _ _ Rents FJat Rate Water. __ ___ _ Less Discount _ ____ _ _ _ Market Vault and Stall Rents _ __ _ Less Discount __ _ ___ ________ Years Ended December 31 1915 $ $ $ $ $ '$ $ $ $ $ 17,052.00 1,038.50 16,013.50 2,269.90 150.40 2,119.50 20,727.17 , 1,773.83 18,953.34 141,048.96 12,759.57 128,289.39 16,380.16 43.20 16.336.96 1914 $ $ $ $ $. $ $ $ $ $ 16,855.50 1,044.60 15,810.90 2,486.25 179.04 2,307.21 19,143.73 1,584.73 17,559.00 137,050.39 12,342.41 124,707.98 17,112.13 120.80 16.991.33 INCREASE $ 196.50 $ 202.60 $ $ $ $ 1,583.44 189.10 1,394.34 3,998.57 417.16 3,581.41 DECREASE $ 6.10 $ $ $ $ 216.35 28.64 187.71 731.97 77.60 654.37 s > J o 2! G W +0 O CASH RECEIPTS CURRENT ACCOUNT SCHEDULE 1 (Continued) Market Fees __ _ ____ ; ___________ Police Court Fines ____ ______________ Plumbing Inspection Fees _ _ _________ Electric Inspection Fees _______ ____ Harbor Fees _ ____ ________ __ Surveying Fees _________ _____ 'r Ball Permits __ _ __ ______________ Miscellaneous Fees and Permits ___ _ Sidewalk Charges__ _____ ____ _____ Street Repair Charges ____ __________ Paving Street Assessments. __ __ ___ Miscellaneous Charges _ ______ _ Miscellaneous Collections Police Department, __ _____ _ Fire Department __ _ _________ Health Department ____ _ _ Highway and Sanitation Departments _ Sales of Ground Rent Lots and other Lands. Interest on Daily Cash Balances ____ _ Interest on Sinking Fund Deposits __ _ __ Yours Kmlecl 1015 $ 3,619.10 15,008.00 1,640.50 1,553.50 5,553.90 1,085.00 1,420.00 3,597.71 7,126.87 1,284.26 43,001.88 10,502.83 " 398.67 366.09 433.19 313.22 3,305.17 1,943.95 3,966.34 Docomber 31 1914 3,670.20 14,909.80 1,643.00 1,734.75 6,093.76 1,295.00 1,350.00 3,086.60 4,070.52 2,628.28 37,578.21 18,768.08 619.92 45.55 566.10 1,188.16 566.50 1,353.48 - 411.09 1NOUKASH 98.20 70.00 511.11 3,056.35 5,423.67 320.54 2,738.67 590.47 3,555.25 DKCKKASB 60.10 2.50 181.25 539.86 210.00 1,344.02 8,265.25 221.25 132.91 874.94 AXXUAL MAYOR'S REPORT 88 CASH RECEIPTSCURRENT ACCOUNTSCHEDULE 1(Continued) - Ground Rent Interest _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Interest on Delinquent Accounts _ _ __ Bonaventure Cemetery Sale of Lots_ ___ ___ __ _ Other Collections ___ __ _ _ _ _ Laurel Grove Cemetery Sale of Lots_ _ __ _ __ _ Other Collections- _ _ _ _ __ Central of Georgia Ry. Co., account Ogeechee Canal _ _ ___ _ __ _ _ _ Current Fund Expenditures Refunded Drainage Bond Funds _ _ _ __ Auditorium Bond Funds _ ____ _ Standard Fuel Supply Co., account Municipal Wharf ____ ____ _ _ __ _ _ __ From Carnegie Corporation, account Library Borrowed Money, Net _ _ _ ______ Total Receipts _ Years Ended 1915 $ 4,321.34 12!. 55 2,424.80 6,483.43 1,189.52 1,635.00 29,000.00 58,106.96 10,442.26 16,90~1.64 71,000.00 $ 1,396,537.03 December 31 1914 $ 4,351.89 48.51 2,112.57 5,993.08 1,367.55 1,746.50 10,000.00 29,035.03 10,000.00 203,000.00 $ 1,435,115.48 1.W c,ti-_ X ^ c > r w v o CO VO SCHEDULE 2.APPRAISED VALUE OF CITY LANDSUNREMUNERATIVE AND REALIZABLE, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1915. GENERAL CITY: City Hall Lot, 120x90______________________________ $120,000.00 Brampton Wharf Tract400 feet on Savannah River, west of city, 1,000 feet depth ___________________________________ 10,000.00 Fig Island (east part) originally contained 36J/2 acres, now about 50 acres and still growing ________________________________ 30,000,00 Hutchinson Island5 acres on Back River (outside city limits)______ 500.00 King's IslandIn Savannah River, opposite Pipemaker Creek, 33 acres (outside limits) __________________________________ 9,900.00 BATTERY WARD (Springfield): Lot 893.84 acres________________________________ $ 5,760.00 Lot 904.25 acres________________________________ 6,375.00 12,135.00 BROWNSVILLE WARD: Part of Lot 623,608 sq. ft.________________,_________ $ 198.44 Strip'of Lot 67 628 sq. ft.__________________________ 34.54 68 757 sq. ft.___________________________ 41.63 441,725 sq. ft.___________.______________ 94.37 in > y. '/. r. > r1 w TJ o MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 91 N Oo1as O X-N' > tl < ic-i t-r PJ fO r- Q O | 00 00 O p V IfT r*- CD in O O O ! CD O O 5 co O O f3 CD >/5 O r- oo NCC t~ oo ca cc V.* 1W4 ff~ 4-* "wt *J O . - - - "C_cC b. i. * * Vj o 42 t~ cc" f-^ a" r~ 10" r~ CD" rl-T r~ oo" ^ J 'aJ' - a c .2 * .fc T3 * N o T3 rg * OS O r r3 taaiu3U3a!'nta t\i "g -?' ^" g OJCDOOf-OOOSf- ^ 5 ^lOtor^fOcos &> **** CMP t\I j;. a'S i fO -4* 1/3 ^ 00 5 00 00 00 00 CO i. 42 3 1 0 0 _3 CA ^C tt. .. _.__ - g o QT3 - go. . . o_ K^ g^-o if U-. <-i o z t:, .... ^^ Oj *. , . t=; * < *2$%Z o. u 5 , -c ^ 1= fSl u Qfl. OT ,, v-; 5; fe Z O W < U Q O APPRAISED VALUE OF CITY LANDS(Continued) FIRE DEPARTMENT: Brown WardLot 73, southwest corner Abercorn and Oglethorpe avenue__ $ 15,000.00 Cuthbert WardEast half of Lot 8, south side Henry street_________ 1,350.00 Forsyth WardLot 23, east side Barnard street_______________ 3,750.00 Kelly WardLots 1 and 2, southeast corner Gwinnettand Paulsen_____ 1,500.00 N. Oglethorpe WardLot I, northwest corner Indian and West Broad___ 8,000.00 Solomons WardLots 53 and 54, southeast corner Barnard and 38th____ 2,500.00 Washington WardWest half of Lot 37, north side of Broughton_.__.._ 2,500.00 34,600.00 HAYWOOD WARD: Lots 29, 30, 315,428.72 sq. ft.__________________________ $ 597.15 Strip of Lot 12l,396.28.sq. ft.__________________________ 209.44 806.59 HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Pest House Tract, on Timber Landing Creek10 acres __________ $ 1,000.00 O 1,000.00 HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT: . City Lots (Springfield) in Daniel Ward, adjoining Laurel Grove Cemetery 1^4 acres ___________________________________ $ 9,000.00 City Pound Lot, Abercorn and Perry Lane__________________ 10,000.00 19,000.00 vO N) APPRAISED VALUE OF CITY LANDS(Continued) DANIEL WARD: Strip of Lot 671 acre_____________________________ $ 2,200.00 MELDRIM WARD: Lot 37Strip of land at Burroughs and 35th streets_____________ 100.00 MARSHALL WARD: Lot B of sub-division of Lot 15__________________________ 450.00 NORWOOD WARD: Lots 61 and 63___________________________________ $ 1,200.00 Strip of Lot 13126 sq. ft.____________________________ _ 13.86 Strip of Lot 15324 sq. ft._____________________________ 37.64 Strip of Lot 11126 sq. ft._________. ________________ 31.50 Strip of Lot 13324 sq. ft.____________________________ 81.00 1,364.00 PARK AND TREE DEPARTMENT: Forsyth WardLot 24 (greenhouse)______________________ 3,750.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Headquarters LotHabersham and Oglethorpe avenue________ 25,000.00 g > K: o w >u o APPRAISED VALUE OF CITY LANDS(Continued) SCHWARZ WARD: (Millen Lots) northeast part of Lot 12580 sq. ft.__..__..._..______ $ 34.80 South part of Lot 1451,060 sq. ft.____________________ 63.60 South strip of Lot 146 378.75 sq. ft.________..__.._________ 22.75 South strip of Lot 35 710 sq.ft.______________.______ 42.60 $ 163.75 SOLOMONS WARD: Strip of Lot J215.1 sq. ft.________________.__________ 53.78 Strip of Lot T144.9 sq. ft.___________________________ 36.22 90.00 SOUTHVILLE WARD: Lot N4,520 sq. ft._______________._________, _____, 800.00 Lot 04,584 sq. ft._____________________________ 800.00 \a Lot C42d street4,050 sq. ft._________________________ 800.00 Lot 212,700 sq. ft._______________._______________ 600.00 O Triangular Lot D408 sq. ft..._________. _______________ 40.80 Triangular Lot 23215.6 sq. ft._________________________ 20.00 East strip of Lot 411,240 sq. ft.________________________ 250.00 Lot R2,295 sq. ft._______________. ________________ 450.00 Lot S2,295 sq. ft.__________________.______.______ 450.00 4,210.80 APPRAISED VALUE OF CITY LANDS(Continued) THOMAS WARD: (Savannah Public Library) Lots 33, 34, 35; west part of Lot 36; north part Lots 52, 53 and 54_______________________ $ 15,192.53 TURNER WARD: Artesian Well LotGwinnett and Philpot__________________ 300.00 TRIANGULAR LOT A: Northwest corner Blue avenue and Alien street, containing 2.65 acres (outside city limits) ____________________________ 1,590.00 TRIANGULAR LOT 90: (Springfield) 5.72 acres (outside city limits)________________ 1,716.00 TRIANGULAR LOT 99: (Springfield) 4.62 acres (outside city limits)______1 _________________ 1,386.00 POWDER MAGAZINE TRACT: 4J/2 miles on Ogeechee Road21.6 acres_________________ 2,160.00 CANAL PROPERTY: Strip on west bank Ogeechee Canal280x34_ _ _________ __ 2,000.00 WARING WARD: West part of Lot 37, Lot 38, and east part of Lot 39Site for colored library 1,050.00 WILLIAMS WARD: Triangle at Louisville Road and Stiles avenue6,125.5 sq. ft._______ 600.00 WRIGHT WARD: Strip of Lot 15273.24 sq. ft.___________________________ " 19.13 W t) O (fl APPRAISED VALUE OF CITY LANDS(Continued) GRAYSON WARD: Lot No. 1 Strip_______________________ 1,259.22 sq. ft. 3 1,134.00 sq. ft. 4 __________________________ 2,250.00 sq. ft. 152 ___________________________ 949.00 sq. ft. 151 __________________________ 965.76 sq. ft. 150 ________ _ _________ 982.44 sq. ft. 149 ___________________________ 999.12 sq. ft. 148 ___L______________________ 1,015.92 sq. ft. X Strip on east side of Paulsen street of above five Lots _____ 906.97 sq. ft. X Lot No. 145 __________________________ 472.86 sq. ft. 144 __________________________ 1,082.64 sq. ft. 143 __________________________ 1,099.44 sq. ft. 142 __________________________ 1,116.12 sq. ft. 141 __________________________ 1,134.00 sq. ft. O Strip, on east sidfi of Paulsen street of above five Lots ___ 343.80 sq. ft. Lot No. 140 __________________________ 1,150.68 sq. ft. 139 __________________________ 1,166.16 sq. ft. 138 ___________________________ 1,182.96 sq. ft. 137 ___________________________ 1,084.00 sq. ft. 134 __________________________ 746.60 sq. ft. APPRAISED VALUE OF CITY LANDS(Continued) Lot No. 133 __________________________ ,266.48 sq. ft. 132 __________________________ ,283.16 sq. ft. 131 __________________________ ,299.84 sq. ft. 130 __-_________________________ ,316.52 sq. ft. 129 __________________________ ,333.20 sq. ft. 128 ___________________________ ,350.00 sq. ft. 127 .._________________________ ,366.68 sq. ft. 126 ____________________._____ ,070.61 sq. ft. 123 ____________________.______ ,040.95 sq. ft. 122 ___________________________ ,450.20 sq. ft. 121 ___________________...______ ,466.88 sq. ft. 120 __..________________..._____ ,483.56'sq. ft. 119 ___________________________ ,505.04 sq. ft. 118 __._______________..________ ,517.04 sq. ft. 117 __. _______________________ ,533.72 sq. ft. 116 ___________________________ ,549.92 sq. ft. 115 ___________________________ ,001.61 sq. ft. '_;. .:. i; .<.;! 43,877.10 sq. ft. Total ___________.__________________________________ $ 7,678.49 $329,867.99 SCHEDULE 3.- -APPRAISED VALUE OF BUILDINGSUNREMUNERATIVE AND REALIZABLE, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1915. GENERAL CITY: City Hall ____________________________________ $220,000.00 > Powder Magazine ___________ J.______________________________ 2,300.00 O $222,300.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Headquarters _________________________.__ 50,000.00 Emergency Motorcycle Station, Thomas Park________________ 539.60 50,539.60 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Engine House No. 1_________.________________ 9,000.00 ,-, " 2_______________._______________ 12,000.00 w " 3 (Headquarters) _____________-_______ 25,000.00 " " 4________________________________ 8,000.00 ", . " " 5_..____________________________ 10,000.00 " 6________________________________ 8,000.00 " " 7________________________.________ 16,000.00 88,000.00 VD CO APPRAISED VALUE OF BUILDINGS(Continued) HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Buildings on Pest-House Tract 1 two-story frame dwelling (Smallpox Hospital)___________1 2 one-story frame detention barracks ________________ > $ 2,000.00 1 one-story frame building for ambulance____________ J SANITATION DEPARTMENT: Incinerator Plant ______________________________ 126,563.68 o HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT: City Lot Buildings 1 Office Building _____________________________ 1,000.00 1 Main Building (City Stables)_____________________ 5,000.00 2 Sheds, west of main stable______________________ 3,500.00 4 Shops (carpenter, paint, wheelwright and blacksmith) ________ 2,100.00 r 1 Store Room, west of blacksmith shop________________ 100.00 1 Pipe-testing Shed ___________________________' 150.00 2 Open Sheds __.._______________________. ____ 150.00 o 12,000.00 PARK AND TREE DEPARTMENT: Keeper's Residence, Daffin Park___________,__^________ 1,200.00 Stables and Work Shop, Gwinnett street, west (not on city's property)__ 800.00 2,000.00 Total _________________.___.___________ $503,403.28 SCHEDULE 4. APPRAISED VALUE OF PARKS AND SQUARESUNREMUNERATIVE AND REALIZABLE, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1915. 8 NAME ACRES PARKS: Adams ________________________________ 1. Baldwin ____.____________________________ 1.2 Cann _________________________________ 2.18 Dasher _______________________________ .2 Daffin ______________________.___________ 80.40 Dixon ___________________________-_______ 1.29 Entelman ________________________________ 1. Emmett _________________..___________________ 4.75 Forsyth__________________________________ 10. Gaudry ________________________________ Grayson ________________________________ .75 Guckenheimer ______________________________ .2 Kavanaugh __________________. __________ Lattimore __.._____________. ___ McCauley ____________________. ___________ .2 $ AMOUNT 12,000.00 25,000.00 10,000.00 4,000.00 250,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 200,000.00 1,000,000.00 15,000.00 17,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 12,000.00 O % in > y. v. cl > r1 ! M fl O APPRAISED VALUE OF PARKS AND SQUARES(Continued NAME ACRES Myers_____________. ____________ 1.56 Solomons _________________ .______________ 1.2 Thomas _____________________. __________ 2. Theus _______________I__.......____________ 1.2 Tiedeman _______________. ____ .________'__ 2.75 Vetsburg ______________ . ____..__________ 1. Park at Bull and Estil avenue____________________ 2. StrandBay, East and West_________..__________ SQUARES: NAME ACRES Chatham _______________________________ 1.02 Chippewa ____________ ____________________ 1.40 Calhoun ______________________________ .91 Columbia ___________________..____________ .55 Crawford _____________________..___________ .56 Elbert ______________________ .____________ .53 Franklin_____________________.___________ .50 Greene _________'.___________...__________ .50 AMOUNT $ 7,000.00 10,000.00 50,000.00 15,000.00 75,000.00 18,000.00 2,500.00 250,000.00 $2,067,500.00 AMOUNT $ 70,000.00 200,000.00 75,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00 60,000.00 40,000.00 o * c/3 PI TJ O APPRAISED VALUE OF PARKS AND SQUARES(Continued NAME ACRES Johnson _..____________________________ 1.19 Lafayette _______________________________ .99 Liberty _ ...______________________________ .50 Madison ____________________ .___________ 1.07 Monterey _:_____________________________ .96 Oglethorpe ___________.._________________ 1.05 Orleans _______________________________ .99 Pulaski ________________________________ 1.16 Reynolds ___________________..___________ .98 Telfair ____________________.________.._ ,98 Troup ___________________ ______________ .55 Warren ________ ______..________ _ _ _ __ _ .54 Washington __________________._________ ,54 Wells __________ ______ ___ __________ 1.40 Wright _____.______________.__.'__________ .85 Whitfield _______________-___________________ .53 Total ____________...__.... ..___________: AMOUNT 300,000.00 75,000.00 50,000,00 175,000.00 125,000.00 75,000.00 70,000.00 70,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 60,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 150,000.00 65,000.00 $2,110,UUO.OO O GO > X w * o $4,117,500.00 INCOME STATEMENTEXHIBIT B. Total Revenues (Schedule 5)_ _ _ _ Additions to Income: Interest __ _-_ __ _ _ _ __ _____ Miscellaneous Additions ___ _ _ _ _ Total _ ___ _ _ ___ Total Revenues and Additions to Income Operating Expenses (Schedule C) _ _____ Deductions from Income: Sinking Fund Provision Bonds of 1959 and 1943 _ _ ___________ Drainage Bonds matured April 15, 1915 _ Auditorium Bonds matured Oct. 15, 1915_ Interest on Funded Debt _ _____ Interest on Notes Payable : __ _ _ Years Ended December 31 1915 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,140,002.47 6,376.24 50.00 6,426,24 1,146.428.71 840,403.38 31,000.00 5,500.00 2,000.00 129,201.00 16,334.42 1914 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,120,463.28 5,795.60 46.97 5,842.57 1,126,305.85 828,585.84 29,000.00 117,241.41 10,267.30 INCREASE $ 19,539.19 580.64 3.03 $ 583.67 $ 20,122;86 11,817.54 $ 2,000.00 5,500.00 2,000.00 11,959.59 6,067.12 DECREASE V, y-. n > r fa w t) o 104 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Oo CQH < H o o o 00 ca ~ in i . 01 ^ CO S . co" r? 1 ~ \ - | i ,8 ! i i < CM ! B ; s : s !w ! 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Tt p- in ft 888 S . -* o r-~ ca o 05 CM in "^f ** ^* in ^ CM" j o T3o S o C ino .2 Si -I a. a c aao a 8 aj 8 tSl CC 1 O CC C rt_ c S o "S | 2 CO ~O Q. o o 5 1 I ]? ; "? < . d> i (!) c en S-.S S 5 5f f | ^ g' w TO 2f CO Cfl CS o, a. a. >> S. i> ucn a (U if >S l/J cd Sl-E.8 o-g^aaQ^Q 88^8 i o o o , a, a. a. a.o INCOME STATEMENT(Continued) Police Department Furniture and Fixtures _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Police Department Emergency Motorcycle Station, Thomas Park _ ______ Fire Department Automobile _ _ _ Fire Department Extensions Fire Alarm System _ _ __ ___ _ Highway and Sanitation Departments: Automobiles _ ___ _ ___ New Street Signs _ _ ___ _ _ Steam Hoister _ _ _ _ __ _ New Live Stock _ _ ____ __ _ _ Harbor and Wharves Department : Automobile for Harbor Master. __ . Water Works Department : Extensions Distribution System _ . Automobile _ __ _ ____________ Liquid Chlorine Apparatus _ _- .___ Years Ended 1915 1,560.00 130.00 425.00 171.15 1,300.00 2,850.00 520.00 9,957.84 500.00 600.00 December 31 1914 $ 1R3.55 539.60 987.00 672.07 3,804.50 11,790.50 INCREASE 1,560.00 130.00 1,300.00 520.00 500.00 600.00 DECKEASB $ 163.55 539.60 562.00 500.92 954.50 1,832.66 O en > X 'S, G > f Pi >n O \a -j INCOME STATEMENT(Continued) Construction of New Sidewalks on City's Property __ __ _ __ _ __ Cost of New Streets and Opening and Grading Thereof ___ __ _ City's Proportion of Cost of Paving Streets _ _ _ _ Extensions of Water Mains, Bonaventure Cemetery _ .. _ ___________ Incinerator Plant ____________________ Municipal Wharf, between Bull and Drayton _____ ____ __ _ Carnegie Library Site __ __ ____ ___ Land in Grayson Ward, 43,877.10 sq. feet Miscellaneous Strips of Land_ __ _ Total Years Knddrt 1815 $ 1,020.74 38,917.30 32,813.35 500.00 7,678.49 $ 103,309.93 December 31 1014 $ 1,426.89 17,335.30 22,802.72 82,762.02 54,556.61 15,192.53 212.50 $ 216,002.99 INCREASE 21,582.00 10,010.63 500.00 7,678.49 OKPRBASK $ 406.15 1 82,762.02 54,556.61 15,192.53 21? EA $ 112,693.06 o CO > X X c: > t-1 w ti o INCOME STATEMENT(Continued) Less: Sales of Bonaventure Cemetery Lots _ Sales of Laurel Grove Cemetery LotsSales of Ground Rent Lots _ ______ Sales of Other Land and Equipment _ Inventory Adjustments of Value of Live Stock and Equipment _ _ _______ Total ___ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ Net Additions to Property through Income.. _ Notes Payable for Outlays Issued Prior to January 28, 1913 _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Rehabilitation Cemetery Trust Funds_ _____ Total Deductions from Net Operating Income _ __ _ _ _________ Deficit __ _ _ _ __ ____ _ Years Ended 1915 $ 2,424.80 1,189.52 3,325.13 1,385.09 $ 8,324.54 $ 94,985.39 54,743.55 4,163.12 $ 153,892.06 $ 33,525.71 December 81 19H $ 2,112.57 1,302.55 1,315.20 1,433.03 7,549.72 $ 13,713.07 202,289.92 95,883.71 $ 298,173.63 $ 160,721.71 INCREASE $ 312.23 2,009.93 $" 4,163.12 DECREASE $ 1 13.03 47.94 7,549.72 $ 5,388.53 $ 107,301.53 41,140.16 $ 144,281.57 $ 127,196.00 O & GO w *d O OPERATING REVENUESSCHEDULE 5 Real Estate Taxes __...._ .... . .._ _ _.... Less Discount-- ..... __ .. _.. _____ Personal Property Taxes- __ ____ __ Less Discount ____ _ __ __ Franchise Taxes- ___ _ _ __ ___ Less Discount _____ ___ _ Specific Taxes _ _ __ _____ ____ __ Less Discount.- _ __ ___ _ Near Beer Licenses ___ _ _ _ _ ___ ___ Less Discount _ _ __ _ __ _____ $ $ $ $ $ $ Yours lOmleel 1(115 542,808,36 52,630.57 490,177.79 245,156.59 23,569.64 221,586.95 12,440.20 1,242.48 11,206.72 141,070.50 11,379.60 129,690.90 67,062.50 6,615.00 60,447.50 December 31 11)14 $ 526,079.49 51,331.37 $ $ $ $ $ 474,698.12 244,731.34 23,684.52 221,046.82 12,662.58 1,264.75 11,397.83 141,689.50 11,493.05 130,196.45 64,350.00 6,315.00 58,035.00 $ 16,728.87 1,249.20 $ 15,479.67 425.25 $ 540.13 $ 2,712.50 300.00 $ 2,412.50 DKORIOASK $ 114.88 $ 213.33 22.27 $ 191.11 619.00 113.45 $ 505.55 O *? t/i > V, '/< c\ > r w m"0 O OPERATING REVENUES(Continued) lj i =52 50 t460 17 PO WOO W25 MOO moo MOO 600 757fi HOO ',7 SO 1810 1490 7904 iSRfi INCREASE $ 190.50 $ 196.60 517.40 165.00 $ 3.00 113.00 DECREASE $ 6.10 $ 186.25 82.00 $ 247.00 527.86 16.64 153.90 299.50 28.64 $ 270.86 i o !KOUKA8K $ 210.00 1.00 11.50 1 10.00 75.25 25.00 O jo X a wfl o OPERATING REVENUES(Continued) Rents Old Water Works' Tract ___ __ Miscellaneous Water Charges __________ Market Vault and Stall Rents ____ _ Less Discount Market Fees _ ___ __ Bonaventure Cemetery Care of Lots. _ _ _ _ ___________ Burial Fees ___ _______ _ Water Rents __ __ __ ____ _____ Miscellaneous _ _ _ ___ _ Laurel Grove Cemetery Burial Fees _ _ _ _ _____ Miscellaneous _ _ _ _ _ __ Miscellaneous Other Revenue ______ _ Total Revenues ____ ________ Years Ended 1915 $ 200.00 1,051.00 16,368.66 43.20 $ 16,325.46 3,619.10 3,292.70 762.50 945.75 1,337.61 1,575.00 60.00 1,007.91 $ 1.140.002.47 December 31 1914 $ 200.00 1,187.00 17,061.62 120.80 $ 16,940.82 3,679.20 3,438.74 643.50 950.08 1,318.64 1,745.50 66.00 1,005.70 $ 1.120.463.28 INCREASE $" 119.00 18.97 2.21 $ 19.539.19 DECREASE $ 136.00 692.96 77.60 $ 615.36 60.10 146.04 4.33 170.50 6.00 z, d 73 w TJ O JO OPERATING EXPENSESSCHEDULE 6 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Executive and Legislative Salary of Mayor ______ __ _____ Salary of Mayor's Secretary ___ _ _ Salaries of Aldermen ____ _________ Salaries of Clerk of Council & Assistant Salary and Uniform of Porter __________ Office Expenses and Supplies __________ Printing and Stationery.. _____ _ _ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph _____ Surety Bond Premiums ______ _ _ Publishing Mayor's Annual Report _ _ Publishing Council Proceedings, etc. __ Badges _ _ _ __ ___ _ ___ Salary of Clerk of Commissioners of Pilotage __ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ Miscellaneous Expenses ____________ Total _ _ _ _ _ ___ ______ Yfars Knilcd IftlB $ 5,845.16 2,100.00 3,110.00 5,258.06 493.90 147.28 253.65 217.25 15.25 1,261.62 2,090.00 71.59 75.00 1,427.77 $ 22,366',53 1 >eon $$ o w ^ o OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Comptroller's Office Salary of Comptroller __ __ _ _ Salaries of Office Clerks__ _ _ _ _ Office Expenses and Supplies _ _ __ Printing and Stationery. __ _ ____ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph. __ Surety Bond Premiums. __ __ ____ Total _ _ Treasurer's Office Salary of Treasurer __________________ Salaries of Office Clerks __ _ _____ Salary and Uniform of Porter... __ _ Office Expenses and Supplies. _ _ Printing and Stationery _ _ _____ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph. _ __ Surety Bond Premiums.. ... ___ _ Years Kiulecl 1915 $ 3,500.00 1,103,36 13.13 188.25 34.24 1.67 $ 4,840.65 $ 2,313.43 5,883.28 733.90 78.93 307.65 224.65 144.36 December 31 1914 $ 3,500.00 1,800.88 15.22 550.35 2.00 19.63 $ 5,888.08 $ 2,500.00 6,236.05 733.75 76.78 822.15 277.68 150.39 INCREASE $ 32.24 , 1 $ .15 2.15 DECREASE $ 697.52 2 OQ 362.10 17.96 S 1,047.43 $ 186.57 352.77 514.50 53.03 6.03 o *} Crt w V o OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements ______ _ __ ___ Badges __ _ ___________ ___ Commission on Coupons _____________ Total Assessment of Taxes Salaries of Tax Assessors.. ___________ Salaries of Office Clerks. ___ __ __ Office Expenses and Supplies ________ Printing and Stationery ____ __ _ __ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph ______ Surety Bond Premiums _ _ _ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements __ _ _ _ _ __ __ ___ Total _ _____________ Years Kncletl December 31 191B $ 17.67 184.66 57.60 $ 9,946.13 $ 3,800.00 2,058.34 39.72 199.11 131.00 17.24 $ 6,245.41 $ 1914 10.45 167.04 $ $ $ 10,974.29 3,785.34 1,102.37 25.40 294.59 172.00 22.22 2.50 5,404.42 INtTKKASK $ 7.22 17.62 57.60 $ 14.66 955.97 14.32 $ 840.99 nBOKRASK $ 1,028.16 $ 95.48 41.00 4.98 2.50 w"0 O 93 OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Marshal's Office Salary of Marshal__ _ _ __ _ _ Salaries of Deputies and Office Clerks. _ Office Expenses and Supplies ___ _ Printing and Stationery ___ _ _ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph Surety Bond Premiums ____________ Stable Expenses _ __ _ _____________ Maintenance of Equipment ___ _ Motor Vehicles Operation _ _ Motor Vehicle Maintenance __ Total __ ___ __ ______ Years Ended 1915 $ 1,800.00 3,254.00 35.95 79.85 60.00 38.84 148.67 28.69 23.02 2.25 $ 5,471.27 December 31 1914 $ 1,800.00 3,948.00 35.95 261.05 100.00 47.53 146.63 35.50 $ 6,374.66 IfN oivfliA&lli $ 2.04 23.02 2.25 U J?*l_,rl KJ A!b a $ 694.00 181.20 40.00 8.69 6.81 $ 903.39 O & w > X X C > r 50 w fl o !* H OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Law Department Salaries of City Attorney and Assistant. _ Salary of Special Agent _______________ Litigation Expenses __________________ Miscellaneous Items _________________ Damage Settlements and Judgments _____ Total ________ _ __________ Registration and Elections Salaries in re Registrations ____________ Salaries in re Elections _______ __ Printing and Stationery ___ ________ Miscellaneous Items __ _ ____ __ Total _ __________ _ _ Municipal Building Salary of Custodian. ___ _ _ __ Salary of Engineer. ____ __________ Fuel _' Lights ___ _ __ _ __ __________ Ice - _ - _ _ Yours Ended 1915 $ 4,159.68 257.34 29.80 2,866.10 $ 7,312.92 $ 344.64 514.00 20.05 35.55 $ 914.24 $ 1,200.00 840.00 229.00 594.17 101.28 December 31 1014 $ 3,600.00 40.00 152.65 68.50 1,222.50 $ 5,083.65 $ 1,200.00 840.00 821.55 121.50 INOEIBASH $ 559.68 104.69 1,643.60 $ 2,229.27 $ 344.64 514.00 20.05 35.55 $ 914.24. .62 UTOKA..H $ 40.00 38.70 20.22 o X X w T) O OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Insurance __ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Elevator Operation ___ ___ _ _ Elevator Maintenance _ _ _ _ _ Building Maintenance _ _ _ _ _ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements _ _____ ________ City Clocks' Expense _ ___ _ ___ (a) Cleaning Expense Labor ___ _ _ (b) Cleaning Expense Material ___ _ _ Towel Service _ _ ... _ __ _ Surety Bond Premiums _ _ _ _ _ Salaries and Uniforms of Porters. _ _ Miscellaneous Items ______ _ Total _ __ ___ ____ . _ CourtsSalary of Recorder ______ _ _ Salary of Clerk _______ ___ _ Printing and Stationery. _ __________ Maintenance of Court Building _ _ _ Years Ended 1915 $ 454.52 1,004.46 794.83 103.93 263.50 300.00 487.00 115.93 130.00 5.04" 513.80 64.50 $ 7,201.98 $ 2,500.00 900.00 325.25 December 31 1914 $ 487.31 891.10 65.87 81.53 43.57 300.00 638.77 130.00 5.62 493.75 25.00 S 6,145.57 $ 2,500.00 900.00 137.88 82.40 INCREASE 113.38 728.96 22.40 219.93 20.05 39.50 $ 1,056.41 $ 187.37 DECREASE $ 32.79 > OtJ.OnP .58 $ 82.40 o t? V) > '2, '*. a > f ?s M HO & HI OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) Furniture and Fixtures- Repairs and Replacements ____ ___________ Total _ Pensions and Gratuities- Tax Assessors ___ ____ : _ _______ Police Department _ _______ ,__ Fire Department __ -__ _ ____ ._ Highway and Sanitation Departments _ Widows and Orphans of Policemen and Firemen ___ ____ - _____________ Health Department __________________ Total _ _ Miscellaneous Salary of Building Inspector _____ _ Other Building Inspection Expenses _ .._ Care of Powder Magazine _____________ Total __ _______ _______ Total General Government ____ _ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Years Knrtert liHf. 9.75 3,735,00 4,666.40 3,480.00 3,510.85 2,079.00 297.50 14,033.75 1,500.00 272.64 334.90 2,107.54 84,175.42 December 31 1014 $ $ 3,620.28 876.67 4,406.41 3,245.00 3,327.72 2,294.00 $ $ $ $ 14,149.80 1 ,500.00 236.66 300.00 2,036.66 78,707.41 1NCHRAKM $ $ $ 9.75 114.72 259.99 235.00 183.13 297.50 $ $ $ 35.98 34.90 70.88 5,468.01 DKCKKASK $ 876.67 215.00 $ 116.05 d > r # w nj o Hi OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) i PlIRF Wi>i-rIW 1C Orti ^AFFTY PHI IPF HFP'T > 1 1 * Wl^iV^JQ JLJCrl 1 Salary of Chief of Police__ _ ____________ Salaries of Subordinate Commanding Officers Salaries of Patrolmen __ _ _ , _______ Salaries of Detectives _ _ _ _ _ _ Salaries of Office Clerks. __ _______ Other Salaries __ _ ____ _ __ __ Office Expenses and Supplies ____________ Printing and Stationery. __ _ _ _______ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph. _______ Lights _ _ __ ____ ________ Fuel _ __ ._ __, _ _ __ ___ _ _ Insurance _ _ _ ___ _ _______ Surety Bond Premiums _ __ _ _ ____ Telephone System Operation and Maintenance ___ ___ __ _ _ _ _ ____ Motor Vehicles Operation _ _ __ _ Motor Vehicles Maintenance _ _ ___ _ Years Ended 1015 $ 2,600.00 17,471.82 96,389.89 10,198.47 1,800.00 4,541.61 166.53 325.06 574.44 454.27 469.00 153.43 28.56 1,500.00 874.61 2,512.02 December 31 1914 $ 2,600.00 16,982.99 93,390.30 9,471.71 1,786.70 4,490.00 87.31 389.12 654.27 897.70 142.64 31.89 1,109.78 878.00 2,630.73 INCREASE $ 488.83 2,999.59 726.76 13.30 51.61 79.22 _-O.U / 10.79 390.22 DECREASE $ 64.06 79.83 3.33 3.39 118.71 d > r v w TJ O HI OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEP'T Maintenance of Other Vehicles. Maintenance of Buildings Care of Live Stock _ _ Replacement of Live Stock__ _ ______ Care of Uniform Equipment Replacement of Uniform Equipment _______ Collars, Gloves, etc., for Patrolmen ________ Jail Operation Dog Impounding Expenses ___ - Police Military Reserve Equipment and Maintenance Thereof ______ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements _ Miscellaneous Items Total - _ _ . . Yenvs 1'Jnclftrt 1915 $ 133.35 263.62 6,312.14 385.00 75.75 3,739.09 76.45 2,075.34 1,070.90 3,000.00 145.43 746.74 36.70 216.82' $ 158,337.04 December 31 1914 $ 197.90 523.16 6,651.07 345.00 99.85 2,962.61 2,205.80 1,112.83 3,000.00 170.90 754.44 170.75 278.18 $ 154,015.63 INCKKAS10 40.00 776.48 76.45 $ 4,321.41 UKtUlKAHW $ 64.55 259.54 338.93 24.10 130.46 41.93 25.47 7.70 134.05 61.36 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) jrUoLlL. bArnli rlKb IJiirAKlJVltiNl Salaries of Chief and Assistants _ _______ Salaries of Captains and Lieutenants__ _____ Salaries of Engineers and Stokers ____ _ Salaries of Chauffeurs and Drivers______ _ Salaries of Inspectors ___________ _ Salaries of Office Clerks ___ _______ Other Salaries _ _ __ _ _ _ _______ (a) Office Expenses and Supplies ________ (b) Station Houses Expenses and Supplies Printing and Stationery _ _ ____ _ _ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph _ ______ Lights ___ _ _ _ _ Fuel ______ __ __ ______ __ Insurance _ ___ _ _ ___ _____ Surety Bond Premiums- _ _ _ _ _ Fire Alarm System Expenses _ _ __ _ Motor-Drawn Apparatus Operation _ _ Motor-Drawn Aooaratus Maintenance _ Years Ended 1915 $ 5,559.17 20,512,38 9,774.04 3,017.96 6,855.00 1,500.00 58,105.50 206.03 791.18 288.81 241.80 335.76 548.00 14.30 1,900.00 1,024.05 3,186.06 December 31 1914 $ 5,280.00 20,563.89 9,712.53 2,788.36 5,898,00 1,498.26 57,796.56 117.00 280.15 215.66 1,391.63 1.57 21.40 i ry*4. QC 1,072.94 5.841.20 INCREASE $ 279.17 61.51 229.60 957.00 1.74 308.94 89,03 791.18 8.66 26.14 }--;-;- 865.05i l_*.i_itjJt\_*iAC5.EJ $ 51.51 _.. _ _ _ . .J 507.87 1.57 7.10 48.89 2.655.14 o ys 2; w >fl o OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE DEPARTMENT Horse- Drawn Apparatus Maintenance __ Care of Live Stock ________ _______ Replacement of Live Stock ________ _ Care of Uniform Equipment- __ __ _ _ Replacement of Uniform Equipment _ _ Maintenance of Buildings _ .._ _ _ _ ._ _ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements _ __ _ _ _ _ Medical Attention ____ __ _ ______ Refreshments for Firemen on Duty __ _ Replacement of Hose _ ___ _________ Electric Inspection __ _________ _ Chemical Supplies _ _ ____ _____ _ Chimney Sweeping __ ____ __________ Traveling _________ ______________ Miscellaneous Items ____ _ _____ . Total ________ ____ __ Years Kmlert 1015 $ 129.48 1,577.27 250.50 1.00 3,421.04 724.54 206.65 6.00 25.95 2,265.39 1,537.20 142.08 956.06 150.00 153.97 December SI 1914 $ 303.84 1 ,504.49 3,882.26 2,214.38 743.75 82.50 2,409.25 1,509.90 177.82 901.18 150.00 793.86 S 125,407.17)$ 128,187.33 INOREAHK 72.78 250.50 1.00 25.95 / 27.30 __________J 54.88 DRt'RKASK $ 174.36 _ _ _ I i 461.22 1,489.84 537.10. 76.50 143.86 35.74 639.89 $ 2,780.16 V, vt a > r< w h3 O OPERATING EXPENSES (Continued) PUBLIC SAFETY BOARD OF HEALTH Salary of Health Officer __ _ ___ _ Salaries of Office Clerks _ __ _ _ Salary and Uniform of Porter _ _ _ __ Office Expenses and Supplies _ _ _ _ Printing and Stationery- ___ _ __ _ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph. __ _ Insurance _ __ _ _ ____ _ _ _ Sanitary Inspection _ _ _ _ _ __ Milk Inspection ______ ___ _ _____ Salary of Chief Food Inspector _ ___ _ Salaries of Other Food Inspectors _ _____ Other Food Inspection Expenses _ _ _ _ Plumbing Inspection __ . ___ _ __ Sink Inspection _ ___ _ __ _ _ _ Sink Cleaning _ ____ _ _ _ _ Small-pox Hospital Operation _ _ _ Small-pox Hospital Maintenance _ _____ Care of Live Stock_ _ ___ __ __ _ Replacement of Live Stock_ ___ _ _____ Motor-Vehicles Operation _ _ ___ __ Motor-Vehicles Maintenance _ __ _ Years Ended December 31 1915 $ 3,973.11 2,700.00 493.90 56.81 317.37 188.30 49.06 8,225.00 903.05 2,000.00 2,580.00 171.16 1,712.57 900.00 2,141.67 1,050.86 300.35 .595.99 10.00 528.33 420.15 1914 $ 3,600.00 2,845.16 493.75 56.36 184.75 173.82 55.01 7,743.79 900.00 913.94 2,580.00 189.03 1,674.62 899.20 2,429.00 1,259.88 210.70 487.36 490.12 482.87 INCREASE $ 373.11 .15 .45 132.62 14.48 481.21 3.05 1,086.06 37.95 .80 89.65 108.63 10.00 38.21 DECREASE $ 145.16 5.95 * 17.87 287.33 209.02 62.72 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 123 OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) PUBLIC SAFETY BOARD OF HEALTH Other Vehicles Maintenance ___________ Vaccination Service _________ _____ Disinfection Service _ ___ __ _ _ Burial Expenses _________ _ _____ Bacteriological Laboratory Salaries ________ ____ ______ Chemicals, Glassware and Other Supplies Fixed Equipment _ _ ___ ________ Library ________ __ ___ _ _ ______ Postage, Telephone, Printing and Stationery ______ ______ ___ _____ Other Expenses ______ _____ ______ Diphtheria Antitoxin _____ ___________ Tetanus and Meningitis Serums __ __ __ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements _____ ___ _____ Miscellaneous Items ________ _ _ Exhibit at Jacksonville, Fla. _ ___ _ _ Total _ ____ __ ___ ___ Years Kmleil laiB $ " "267707 56.14 2,364.96 207.25 5,845.83 430.12 409.80 511.74 282.00 426.54 174.30 48.67 * 26.20 .50 $ 40.316.34 Itaeember 31 1D14 $ "712.75 141.70 68.25 2,358.90 136.25 5,340.00 687.57 480.41 823.77 117.50 21.73 55.75 60.55 310.86 $ 38,385.35 1NCHRASR $~ 154^26 6.06 71.00 505.83 409.80 31.33 282.00 56.80 26.94 $ 1,930.99 URORKASB S 141.70 12.11 257.45 (, j 397.23 81.95 60.05 310.86 d w T) O 'Credit OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) SANITATION DEPARTMENT Salary of Chief Engineer Proportion _ _ Other General Salaries __ __ _ _ __ Cleaning Sheet Asphalt Streets ____________ Cleaning Other Paved Streets __ __ _____ Cleaning Unpaved Streets and Lanes _ _ Garbage Collection _ __ ____ _ __ _ Garbage Disposal ____ __ _________ Incinerator Operation ___ _ _ __ Clinker Disposal ______ ____ _ _ Weighing Refuse and Delivery of Same to Hoppers _ __ _ _ _ _ __ . ._ Incinerator Maintenance __ __ ___ _ Steam Furnished Water Department Credit Maintenance of Equipment--- ___ _.. _ Years Ended 1915 $ 1,725.00 6,517.88 9,117.77 21,406.84 4,442.95 30,858.30 _ _ j 16,246.87 837.02 1,555.74 2,923.75 3,655.00 14,830.66 December 31 1014 $ 1,800.00 6,177.50 8,575.03 24,335.25 8,242.64 36,757.90 2,282.23 13,040.96 1,099.06 1,066.75 1,213.75 4 403 nfl 9,493.41 INCREASE $ 340.38 542.74 3,205.91 488.99 1,710.00 748.00 5,337.25 DECREASE $ 75.00 2,928.41 3,799.69 . 5,899.60 2,282.23 262.04 o en w ti o KJ CJl OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) SANITATION DEPARTMENT Maintenance of Storm Sewers _____ _ Maintenance of Sanitary Sewers ____ _ Care of Live Stock ___ ___ _ ____ __ Replacement of Live Stock _______________ Dry Culture Expenses _ _ ___ _ ___ __ Sprinkling Streets _____ ___________ Sweeping Crossings _ __ _ _ __ _ Oiling Catch Basins _ __________________ Cleaning Catch Basins ___ ____________ Garbage Disinfection _ __ __ _ __ _ .. Cutting Weeds __ _____ _ _ ___________ Insurance __ ___ - - ___ - Miscellaneous Items _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Total __ ______ __ _ _____ Years TCnded 1916 $ 3,212.95 2,565.67 20,174.24 6,620.02 996.72 1,451.72 760.24 5,827.75 84.30 1,378.48 516.48 16.80 $ 150,413.15 December 31 1914 $ 2,330.09 4,943.20 1 8.734. U) 3,839.16 7,824.60 1,008.77 2,229.25 1,180.25 5,845.02 69.60 1,519.70 508.92 29.00 159,743.23 INCREASE $ 882.86 1.440.05 14.70 7.56 OKCHKASK $ 2,377.53 3,839.16 . 1,204.58 12.05 777.53 420.01 17.27 141.22 12.20 $ 9,330.08 O Jfl in pa w "T; O Pt 1-3 OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) CITY STABLES AND SHOPS DEPARTMENT Salary of Chief Engineer Proportion _ Other General Salaries _ ___ _ _ _ Maintenance of Buildings __ __ _ _ Insurance ___ ___ ___ __________ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and RePlacements __ _ __ _ _ _ _ Miscellaneous Items _ _ ______ _ _ Total __ _ __ _____ _ _ _____ Years Ended 1915 $ 575.00 1,230.00 91.69 173.40 50.00 4.80 $ 2,124.89 December 31 1914 $ 600.00 1,205.00 106.44 160.48 5.36 $ 2,077.28 INCREASE $ 25,00 12.92 50.00 $ 47.61 DECREASE $ 25.00 14.75 .56 .._ _ _ _ ___ o *2 w >^ X C > r T! o OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Salary of Chief Engineer Proportion _____ Engineering and Surveying Salaries _ Engineering and Surveying Supplies _____ Other General Salaries _____ _ _____ Office Supplies and Expenses ____________ Printing and Stationery _ _____________ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph ________ Insurance _ __ _ ___ _ _ Surety Bond Premiums__ ______ _ Street Lighting __ _ __ ___ Ornamental Street Post Lighting __ ___ Maintenance of City Sidewalks ___________ Maintenance of Streets and Lanes _ _ Resurfacing Unpaved Streets and Lanes _ _ Regrading Streets with Gravel City's Proportion ______ _ _ _, __ _ _ Years Rnrtefl Ifllti $ 2,300.00 5,238.25 519.72 4,510.00 251.38 359.21 247.41 1 13.73 17.48 45,891.31 2,872.50 65.97 6,702.07 9,703.25 761.69 "December 31 1914 $ 2,400.00 7,042.75 185.39 4,837,50 112.75 377.45 190.07 135.10 23.78 45,049.84 1,973.14 9,378.38 8,042.50 2,898.37 INCHKASK $ 334.33 138.63 57.34 841.47 899.36 65.97 1,660.75 1 'rA-IxPjArii1, $ 100.00 1,804,50 327.50 18.24 21,37 6.30 2,676.31 2,136.68 o to tn w TJ O OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Maintenance of Bridges. __ _ _________ Maintenance of Equipment _____ _ _ Motor-Vehicles Operation _ _____ _ Motor-Vehicles Maintenance __ __ ___ _ Care of Live Stock ____ ____ _ Replacement of Live Stock. _ _ _ _ TVflVf*liti o Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements _ _ ______ _ __ Placing Catch Basins _ __ _ ___ _ Construction of Crossings _ _ ____ _ Salary and Uniform of Porter _ _ __ _ Miscellaneous Items _ _ ____ _ _ Total __ _ __ __ ___ ___ Years Ended 1015 $ 275.63 4,534.13 305.99 469.74 6,935.24 73.50 282.70 388.06 497.89 412.95 $ 93,729.85 December 31 1914 $ 598.67 3,383,46 69.73 159.65 8,439.05 1,741.34 75.00 42,50 112.05 987.97 493.75 564.05 $ 99,314.20 INCREASE 1,150.67 236.26 310.09 31.00 170.65 4.14 DKORKASR $ 322.99 1,503.77 1,741.34 75.00 599.91 151.10 $ 5,584.35 W t) O OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) HARBOR AND WHARVES DEPARTMENT Salary of Harbor Master and ClerkOffice Expenses _________________ Boat Expenses __________________ Municipal WharvesRepairs ______ Total BOARD OF PURCHASE DEPARTMENT Stationery and Printing, Postage and Other Office Supplies _____________________ Total $"-" $ $ $ Years Kndert 191B 2,700.00 177,59 419.70 167.84 3,465.13 52.80 52.80 December SI $ $ $ $ 1914 2,712.50 222.59 506.42 279.03 3,721.14 46.93 46.93 INOnKASR $ 5.87 $ 5.87 OKOKEASK $ 12.50 45.00 86.72 111.79 $ 256.01 *< O en > X X a 9) W TJ O OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT Superintendence _ __ __ _ _ Salaries of .Office Clerks. __ __ __ _ Inspection Salaries _ _ _ __ _______ Office Expenses and Supplies. _ ___ - Printing and Stationery _ __ __ __ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph __ _ I d cii T*Q n p A Surety Bond Premiums ____ _ __ _ Operation Gwinnett St. Pumping Station Fuel _ __ _ ___ ______ __ Fuel Handling ____ ___ ________ Lubricants and Waste. _ __ _ __ Wages _ _ _ _ __ _ ___ _ Other Expenses _ ____ _ _ _ Steam Furnished by Incinerator __ ___ Operation River Pumping Station Fuel _ ___ _ _ _ _ Lubricants and Waste _ __ _ _____ Waees _ _ _..__ _ ___ ___ _ Years Ended 1915 $ 2,000.00 3,255.83 7,963.49 61.20 227.60 231.00 271.40 6.40 12,734.23 233.03 860.35 13,844.74 62.17 3,655.00 5,549.97 195.24 8.777.75 December 31 1914 $ 2,000.00 2,625.00 7,561.79 98.76 296.20 295.00 201.87 12.27 13,875.85 . 284.20 852.09 13,787.75 72.89 4,403.00 4,406.16 123.09 8.674.05 INCREASE $ 630.83 401.70 69.53 8.26 56.99 1,143.81 72.19 103.70 DECREASE S 37.56 68.60 64.00 5.87 1,141.62 51.17 10.72 748.00 ! O d po w OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT Other Expenses _____________________ Maintenance Gwinnett St. Pumping Station Wages __________ __ _ Material _ ______________ __ Maintenance River Pumping Station Wages _ _ _____ _____ Material _ ________ _____ Maintenance Distribution System Wages ___._________ Material __ _ _ ____ _ _ Tools, Repairs and Replacements ____ __ Care of Live Stock __ _________________ Traveling Meter Service Expenses ___ _ ________ Maintenance of Vehicle Equipment. _ Plumbing and Turn Cock Expenses ________ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements __ _ _ _____ _ Miscellaneous Items _______ _ __ Years Ended 1916 $ 141.15 11.00 1,838.89 436.26 3,709.30 26.70 17.10 - 520.61 100.00 1,091.80 141.77 1,147.40 34.74 8,937.22 December 31 1914 $ 141.50 1,700.53 8.55 304.68 3,675.78 162.22 30.08 515.20 100.00 1,045.25 55.13 1,095.00 46.50 21.03 INOnKASI"! $ 11.00 138.36 131.58 33.52 5.41 46.55 86.64 52.40 8,916.19 D10CUKASK S .35 8.55 135.52 12 08 11.76 o fd t/5 > V. V, ci 90' W OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT Motor- Vehicle Operation ___ _ __ Motor-Vehicle Maintenance ______ _ Total _ ___ _ __ _________ CITY MARKET DEPARTMENT Salaries of Superintendent and Assistant _ Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies. __ Postage, Telephone and Telegraph. _ Surety Bond Premiums ___ ______ Lights ____ _____ _ __ _ Maintenance of Building- _ ____ _ _____ Maintenance of Equipment ______________ Furniture and Fixtures Repairs and Replacements _ _ __ _ ___________ (a) Cleaning Labor _ _ _ _ __ _____ (b) Cleaning Material __ __ _____ Miscellaneous Items __ ____ _ __ _____ Repairs to Roof __ _ _ _ __________ Total _ __ _ __ ___ _ Tears Ended 1915 4.65 2.50 $ 78,090.49 $ 2,880.00 92.47 40.00 7.19 1,375.06 193.21 10.10 .75 2,675.25 208.25 $ 7,482.28 December 31 1914 $ 68,471.38 $ 2,865.00 150.17 40.00 8.04 1,577.12 145.45 35.55 2,811.05 .60 825.00 $ 8,457.98 INCREASE 4.65 2.50 $ 9,619.11 $ 15.00 47.76 .75 \ 72.45 __.. ...._ ___ , DECREASE $ 57.70 QC 202.06 25.4S .60 OOK HA $ 975.70 o c/5 0 w nj O & HI OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) VjoAKIlinb ou A Divtno Out Door Poor Relief __________ _ Poor in Institutions ______ _ __ _ _ Contributions to Associations _ ___________ Contributions to Hospitals White _______ Contributions to Hospitals Colored _ _ _ City Physicians' Salaries ____ __ __ Dispensary Salaries .. __ ___________ Dispensary Rent ______ _ ________ Dispensary Medicines ____ _ _ _ Dispensary Other Expenses _ _________ Donations for Purpose of Tax Payments ____ Total _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ Years TSnded 1916 $ 643.60 1,260.00 3,138.22 9,546.66 5,400,00 3,000.00 1,970.00 480.00 2,090.32 181.41 5,225.12 $ 32,935.33 December 31 1914 $ 678.95 1,260.00 2,640.00 9,000.00 5,400.00 3,000.00 1,920.00 480.00 1,953.09 141.96 4,738.72 $ 31,212.72 INCREASE $ 498.22 546.66 50.00 137 93 an AC, 486.40 $ 1,722.61 PKCRKASR $ 35.35 o n in w 3 OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) CORRECTIONS Industrial Farm __ _ __ _ _ _ _ Total ____ __ ______ _ LIBRARIES Public Library White _ _ -,_ ___ Public Library Colored _ _ __ _ Total _ __ _ _ __ __ _. __ PLAYGROUNDS Salary of Director ___ __ __ ___________ Other Salaries ___ __ ___ __ _ ___ Expenses and Supplies ____ ___ __ Total __ _ _ __ __ _ __ Years Ended December 31 1915 $ $ $ $ $ $ 3,600.00 3,600.00 10,000.00 1,200.00 11,200.00 3,000.00 6,925.40 1,769.21 11,694.61 1914 $ $ $ $ $ $ 3,600.00 3,600.00 10,000.00 360.00 10,360.00 1,972.20 4,127.79 524.51 6,624.50 INCREASE $ 840.00 $ 840.00 $ 1,027.80 2,797.61 1,244.70 $ 5,070.11 DECREASE C, > r # m t! o OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING Annual Convention Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias ___- ____________________ Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association_____ Dixie Highway _________________________ Entertaining Columbus Automobile Club_ Federation of Women's Clubs_____________ Investigation of Lindsay Pine Spirits Inspection Act ________________________ May-Week Festival ___________..__ National Rivers and Harbors Congress______ Savannah Tourist & Convention Bureau____ Southern States Development Co.__________ Total ________________ Years Kntlert 1915 $ 500.00 4,402.23 197.61 129.35 650.00 500.00 125.00 100.00 1,000.00 116.75 $ 7,720.94 December 31 1914 For Corresponding Details see 1914 Report. $ 6,258.09 1NOKBASE $ 1,462.85 DKCHKAKK * W"fl O OPERATING EXPENSES(Continued) PARK AND TREE COMMISSION Daffin Park ___ __ ___ _ ______ Other Parks and Squares _ ________ Bonaventure Cemetery _ _ ____ _ Laurel Grove Cemetery _ __ _ _ _ Tree Planting _ _ _ ____ ______ Repairs to Vaults and Tombs, Colonial Park_ Total __ _ ____ __ __ TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES _ Years Ended December 31 1915 $ 500.00 14,143.18 7,055.74 6,659.09 999.95 299.98 $ 29,657.94 $ 840,403.38 1914 $ 500.00 14,806.82 6,904.86 6,191.01 999.98 $ $ 29,402.67 828.585.84 INCREASE $ 150.88 468.08 299.98 $ 255.27 $ 11.817.54 DECREASE $ 663.64 .03 a. > j-1 90 W h3 O 3 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SAVANNAH, GEORGIA FOR THE YEAR 1915 M. L. MELDRIM CHIEF OF POLICE HEADQUARTERS POLICE DEPARTMENT SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. Hon. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor of Savannah, City Hall, City. DEAR SIR: I have the honor to transmit to you my third annual report for the Savannah Police Department, which covers the year 1915, including tabulated statistics showing the routine work of the department. While the arrests for 1915 totaled 11,480, showing an increase of 1,019 over the previous year, this is not to be taken as an evidence of a decrease of the law-abiding spirit among our citizens. Outside of the naturally increased number of arrests caused by the growth of our city, I believe the economic conditions growing out of the great war has increased the wandering population of our country, and Savannah getting its share of this, has an additional quota from which arrests are made. This same economic condition has also had its inevitable effect on the more needy classes of our own citizens, notably the negroes, and from this source has come more than the usual arrests for petty larcenies and the like. That the wandering class of population has had a noticeable influence on the number of arrests made is indicated by the considerably greater number of arrests made last year over the previous one for loitering, as suspicious characters, and such like. In the same connection it is interesting to note a most appreciable falling off in the number of persons arrested for disorderly conduct and for being "Drunk and Disorderly." 142 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Before leaving the subject of arrests I want to call attention to the fact that all cases made are classified as arrests, thus docket cases where the parties are not actually taken into custody but appear in court in answer to a subpcena are included as arrests. The work of the department during the past year has been successfully carried on, and I feel that the entire personnel of the department is deserving of commendation for the class of work the men are doing. The city has progressed to a stage, and the needs of the department are such that I feel warranted in advocating the beginning of the installation of a flash-light signal system in connection with the Police Gamewell System. This is a system by which the desk sergeant or other officer at Police Headquarters can flash a signal by night, and ring a gong by day, at designated boxes and thus attract the attention of officers who are known to be in the vicinity. Without going more fully into the advantages of this system I shall only say that the value of. it in emergencies particularly must be easily apparent. Its installation could be begun with the apparatus put on one or two boxes. I call your attention to the recommendation along this line in the report of Mr. T. P. Sandiford, which is made a part of this report, and in which I agree. The efficiency of this department in co-operating with the departments of other cities in the detection of criminals and their identification, an advantage of mutual nature, depends largely on the establishment of the Bertillon Finger Print System, and the employment of a man to operate it. Independently of this is needed a small printing outfit for the getting out of circulars, which it is very often necessary to send out on short notice. I recommend the retirement on pension of Detective C. T. Christie and Patrolman B. Ungar, as they are physically unfit for the further performance of their duties. Both men are old in the service and have done loyal and efficient work for many years, but they have now arrived at a stage where I think retirement would be a benefit to the city and the men themselves. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 143 I desire to repeat the recommendations of myself and other police chiefs, made during a long number of years, for the construction of a new station house or city prison. As this will probably not be practicable in the near future I recommend as a more immediate necessity the installation of a steam or hot air heating plant for the present station house and the main building. I believe the cost of this would be saved in a couple of seasons in the cost of coal outside of the more efficient service to be gained. I want to urge .the putting down of an artificial stone sidewalk on the west side of Habersham street from Oglethorpe avenue south alongside the city's property at Police Headquarters. The present pavement is worn and unsightly. Among the more serious injuries to members of the department during 1915 was the wounding of Patrolman T. Brennan by a pistol shot fired by a drunken sailor on May 26th. Mr. Brennan was incapacitated for seventy-five days. Sergeant J. S. Halford was hurt by his horse falling on him on February 27th, and he did not recover until March 20th. Sergeant H. Center was injured on July 19th, when a "jitney" automobile ran into his horse on Barnard street. Sergeant Center was incapacitated for seven days. Ambulance Driver J. Rice was hurt while cranking the police ambulance on November 2d, and while he has returned to work he has not yet fully recovered from the effects of the injury. The work of the Detective Department under Chief of Detectives J. J. Murphy during the year I consider excellent and worthy of commendation. The percentages of stolen property recovered and other work of this department are shown in tables in this report. I also desire to compliment the work of Mr. T. P. Sandiford, the electrician, and his assistant, Mr. E. H. Todd, in keeping the Gamewell System in better working order than I have known it to be in recent years. 144 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT . I desire to extend my acknowledgments for the kindness, consideration and assistance rendered me during the year by the Mayor and members of Council and the Police Committee, and to his honor, Judge Schwarz, Recorder of Police Court. Very respectfully, M. L. MELDRIM, Chief of Police. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 145 REPORT ON GAMEWELL SYSTEM SAVANNAH., GA., January 1, 1916. Mr. M. L. MELDRIM, Chief of Police., Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to make the following report: The general condition of the Police Signal System has been much improved during the past year by repairs to both the overhead and underground equipment. Further improvement would have been noted if material recently purchased had arrived in time for installation. However, this insures an early start in the work for the new year. The material received and not yet installed consists of one tape register, two street boxes, fifteen hundred feet of five-pair lead encased cable, and five thousand feet of twisted outside wire. My assistant, Mr. E. H. Todd, has labored faithfully and intelligently in the work of the year, and I desire that he be given credit for much of the improvements made. As a result of his careful attention to the duties assigned him troubles have been greatly reduced and the service much improved over previous years. When funds are available additional street boxes and material should be purchased. A start should be made this year on the installation of a flash-light or call system, the value of which could be demonstrated with only one or two stations costing approximately five hundred dollars. To this could be added other stations as they might be desired. 146 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT On January 17th Sergeant J. S. Halford and Patrolman J. J. Sullivan received shocks while attempting to open box 321 at Bolton and Atlantic avenue. On investigation I found trolley current feeding back to the pipe that runs from the box to the top of the pole. A temporary wire carelessly placed by one of the street railway employees had caused the box to be charged with 500 volts direct current, which under the conditions existing on that particular day caused these men to receive quite a severe shock. They were, however, uninjured and continued on duty. , Very respectfully, T. P. SANDIFORD, Superintendent Fire Alarm Telegraph. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 147 POLICE GAMEWELL TELEGRAPH BOXES FIRST CIRCUIT 12 Bay and Habersham 13 Bay and Randolph 14 Bay and East Broad 15 Bay and Drayton 22 Broughton and East Broad 24 Congress and Bull 25 President and Randolph 31 York and Bull 45 Indian and Farm SI Bay and West Broad 53 Broughton and West Broad 144 City Market SECOND CIRCUIT 21 Bay and Schwarz Avenue 23 Oglethorpe Avenue and East Broad 32 Anderson and Waters Road 33 Liberty and Randolph 43 Oglethorpe Avenue and Farm 54 Broughton and Farm 121 Oglethorpe Avenue and West Broad 122 Louisville Road and Dooley Avenue" 125 Liberty and West Broad 133 Charlton and Jefferson 215 Liberty and East Broad 314 Wheaton and Waters Road 148 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT THIRD CIRCUIT 123 Gwinnett and Stiles Avenue 124 Gwinnett and Magnolia 131 Union Station 132 Cohen and West Boundary 152 Gaston and West Broad 212 Gaston and Whitaker 221 Gwinnett and West Broad 242 Gwinnett and East Broad 243 Jones and East Broad 312 Gaston and Lincoln 313 Hartridge and East Broad 321 Bolton and Atlantic Avenue \ FOURTH CIRCUIT 34 Estill Avenue and Waters Road - 35 Park Avenue and East Broad 42 Forty-second and Montgomery 52 Estill Avenue and Bull 213 Park Avenue and West Broad 214 Anderson and West Broad 322 Park Avenue and Abercorn 323 Henry and Bull 331 Anderson and East Broad 341 Thirty-eighth and East Broad 412 Thirty-sixth and Ogeechee Road 413 Thirty-sixth and Bull 44 Reynolds and Forty-seventh 41 Motorcycle Sub-station, Thomas Park MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 149 MATRON'S REPORT SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. Mr. M. L. MELDRIM, Chief of Police, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to submit the following report showing the number of white girls and white women who came under my charge during the year 1915, and the disposition of the Cases against them. Very respectfully, MRS. L. E. FISHER, Matron. January __________ 10 July ____________ 15 February __-_____ 18 August ____________ 23 March ___________ 15 September ________ 14 April ___________ 13 October __________ 14 May ____________ 13 November _______ 10 June ____________ 15 December _________ 7 Total _____________________________167 DISPOSITION OF ABOVE CASES Dismissed _______________________ 38 Sentenced _____________________________ 66 Sentenced and sentence suspended______________ 16 Released ____________________________ 17 Remanded to City Court_____________________ 6 Remanded to Superior Court______________ 3 Turned over to U. S. authorities__________ 1 Turned over to other authorities___________ 1 Turned over to parents_____._______ 2 Turned over to Associated Charities______________ 2 150 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Turned over on lunacy warrant_________________ 2 Sent to the Crittenden Home_____________________ 1 Sent out of the city________________________ 1 Sent home ____________________________ 3 Used as a witness._____________________ 8 Total ____________________________167 SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. Mr. M. L. MELDRIM, Chief of Police, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to advise you herewith the number of visits made to prisoners at the police station house, and to members of the Police Department during the year 1915: Visits to patrolmen________________________216 Visits to prisoners________________________276 Very respectfully, L. J. CHEDEL, City Physician and Acting Police Surgeon. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 19^6. Mr. M. L. MELDRIM, Chief of Police, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to advise you herewith the number of visits made to prisoners at the police station house, and to members of the Police Department during the year 1915: Visits to patrolmen____________________________ 94 Visits to prisoners________________________ 56 Very respectfully, * L. B. TAYLOR, City Physician and Acting Police Surgeon. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 151 DOG CATCHER'S REPORT SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. Mr. M. L. MELDRIM, Chief of Police, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I respectfully beg to render the following report as to the number of dogs caught and the amount of cash collected during the year 1915. Very respectfully, W. W. THOMSON, Dog Catcher. DOGS CAUGHT CASH RECECVED January _______________ 75 $ 26.00 February ______________ 52 14.00 March ________________ 68 21.00 April __________________ 54 21.00 May _________________ 65 28.00 June _________________ 65 17.00 July _________________ 53 10.00 August ________________ 48 13.00 September ______________ 43 13.00 October _______________ 37 14.00 November ______________ 64 17.00 December ______________ 33 15.00 Totals _____________657 $209.00 CALLS RESPONDED TO FROM MOTORCYCLE SUB-STATION January _ 86 July ________ 188 February _________ 104 August __________ 154 March __________ 145 September ________ 148 April ___________ 114 October __________ 153 May ____________ 142 November _..._____ 154 June ___________ 134 December ________ 140 Total _____________.____________1662 152 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT OPERATING EXPENSES POLICE DEPARTMENT, YEAR 1915 Amounts Appropriation Expended for 1915 Salary of Chief of Police__$ 2,600.00 $ 2,600.00 Salaries of Subordinate Commanding Officers ___________ 17,471.82 17,833.00 Salaries of Patrolmen_ 96,389.89 99,055.00 Salaries of Detectives_ 10,198.47 10,240.00 Salaries of Office Clerks________ 1,800.00 1,800.00 Other Salaries 4,541.61 4,560.00 Office Expenses and Supplies 166.S3 90.00 Printing and Stationery 325.06 . 300.00 Postage. Telephone and Telegraph 574.44 650.00 Lights ----- 454.27 400.00 Fuel ______- 469.00 400.00 Insurance _____-__________ 153.43 130.00 Surety Bond Premiums 28.56 25.00 Telephone SystemOperation and Maintenance __-_--_ 1,500.00 1,500.00 Motor VehiclesOperation _____-_ 874.61 800.00 Motor VehiclesMaintenance __ 2,512.02 2,000.00 Maintenance of Other Vehicles _ 133.35 125.00 Maintenance of Buildings _ 263.62 400.00 Care of Live Stock 6,312.14 6,000.00 Replacement of Live Stock 385.00 __________ Care of Uniform Equipment 75.75 100.00 Replacement of Uniform Equipment 3,739.09 3,190.00 Collars, Gloves, etc., for Patrolmen 76.45 ________ Jail Operation 2,075.34 2,200.00 Dog Impounding Expenses 1,070.90 1,200.00 Police Military Reserve _ 3,000.00 3,000.00 Traveling- ____ 145.43 200.00 Equipment and Maintenance Thereof_ 746.74 800.00 Furniture and FixturesRepairs and Replacements 36.70 200.00 Refreshments for Patrolmen on Duty__ 50.00 Miscellaneous Items _______-__ 216.82 150.00 Total Operating Expenses ___$158,337.04 OUTLAYS Furniture and Fixtures _$_________ Automobiles _____ 2,400.00 Xew Live Stock ______ 450.00 Extension of Gamewell System_ 529.56 Emergency Motorcycle Station, Thomas Park _____________________ _________ Motorcycles ____-__________ 495.00 $160,000.00 150.00 3,300.00 500.00 975.00 Total Outlays ____________$ 3,874.56" $ 4,925.00 Total Police Department __$162,211.60 $164,92500 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 153 CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT DURING 1915 PROMOTED Private W. J. Morse_______to_ -Sergeant APPOINTMENTS Private E. J. -Reeves Private W. F. Godbold Private B. L. Woods Private T. L. Mattox Private A. G. Miller Private Paul Lederer Private H. H. Harms Private J. M. Waters Private J. W. Stewart Private F. Adkins Private J. C. Ryan Private Benj. Bluinberg RE-APPOINTM ENTS Private J. H. McGrath Private C. L. Bell Private J. T. Kelly Private D. Sullivan REDUCED Sergeant E. D. Alexander______to______. .Private DISMISSALS Private J. B. Barthelmess Private J. H. Monsees Private P. P. Turner Private H. Fine Private J. T. Kelly Private S, Bradley Private W. L. Nichols Private M: S. Cowart Private H. Reisen Private C. R. Long Private J. D. Longabaugh RESIGNATIONS Private F. S. Freeman Private W. D. Kennedy Private C. L. Bell Private J. W. Pruitt Private Paul Lederer Private Benj. Blumberg PENSIONED Private M. J. Counihan 154 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT NUMBER OF DAYS LOST BY EACH MEMBER OP THE DEPARTMENT On Account of Sickness, Sickness in Family, Injured on Duty, Special Leave, Excused, Vacation, Suspended, During Year 1915 ' KNAME f ! ff |t X \ Si. -S c; 1 o "c f. \ Zs So .M. L. Meldrim.- - _____ ' __ ' _.! - - B. S. Bryant __ ___ __ __ 4 __ P. J. Eivers _ _____ 4 _ ___ "Sffl "o> __ ' __ C. T. Christie __ - _ 21' __ 141 _ M. Scully - ____ - __ _ 1 __ __ - 1* M. G. Cohen _________ -_ _ 1 __ _ J. K. Beach _ _. ___ ! _ 1 __ - T. F. Bentley _ ______ ( -1 12] J. P. DeLeon _________ _j__ _| __ ____ F. Adkins ______ ___ ' 6' __ 1 J. M. Akin_ __ _______ ' . 2' _ __ 1 P. L. Anderson _____ _ -' 4 1 1 ! _ . J. L. Andrews ___ __ _ 5' !(____ __ C. J. Atkinson ____ ____ ! 3' _ 1 \V. A. Bazemore _ 3! __ G E Beach 8' 2 1 2 l! 1 W. L. Becker __ _ ____ - 3' _ __ ______ C L Bell 28' . L_ -1 S. Berner ____ _ _ __ 17' 1' __ L. Blumberg __ __ f ______ R. F. Brant ___ _____ 5S 1 2 __ _ __ 4 1 3 1 1 S. Bradley _ _ ___ __ __ 1 _ - - __ 10 10 - 10] 10in in 10inin 10 10in 10in 10 10.___ 19 1 10 1 101 __ loL1 10 10 T Brennan _ _ __ ___ __ ! 74'. 1 11 H. T. Brown _________ 27' 1L_ _ C. Burns _______ - ___ ' 16: 2' - ____ 1 1! 10 *1! E. L. Bell ____ -_ ___ - 3! 3L_ __ T. J. Cameron__.___ _ ____ 14' I 1 __ __ 21 10 l! 10 1 'rt g 15 14 10 12 10 10 14 33 10 14 IS 12 35 48 20 10 45 25 10 10 22 10 8 13 16 19 14 16 20 13 28 33 14 58 76 40 19 18 26 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 155 NUMBER OF DAYS LOST BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT(Continued) NAME R. C. Cannon ________________ W. S. Cave __ ______ __. T. F. Cleary _ __ ________ S- W. Coursey. _. M. T. Counihan ______________ M. F. Clark _ - __ ______ A p Ptarlr M. S. Cowart ________ E. F. Davis __ -_ _ J. A. Darsey M. F. Davis - R. F. Dooley- __ R. F. Donaldson _ J, J, Doherty- - _ P. J. Fahey J. Farrell ___ _ ______ J. A. Felder _ - H. Fine ______ - R. A. Forehand __ W. H. Fleming- __________ C. J. Flvnn _______.___ M. C. Gallaher _____ _ Sickness 4 3 S 50 6 6 11 1 2 16 Sickness 1Family in Injured jiDuty on 11 1 2 4 931 1 isL:.. :::: 171 16 2_ 16 21 1 21 4 121 __ 21 2 4! W. F. Godbold ______ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ "3 9 "o> aaQ,OJ wj 1 8 1 1 IExcused 1 1 i 1 1 2 -fVacation 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Suspended 2 3 10| 4 10! 3 101. - io|.._. 10L 161 __ 10! - 2! - 101 _ .., _._. 101 __ 101 10 i 10 10 in 1! 10 M. Goslee _ _____ ___ __ 9! ! 101 J. Guilfoyle ______ 36! ____ H. H. Harms__- _ - _ _ ___ __ _ R. J. Hayes _ - P M Hendricks li 2 21 E. H. Henry ______ __ __ 41 __ W F Hodges _ __ __'_ _ 3 H. P. Howard- _______ H W Hutto 71 2 4' 5! 11 10! __ 11 ! __ I 4 H. C. Hutson ______ ___ __ 3i __ __ __ ... __ 4 1 1 1 5 J 2 1 1 2 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 2 ____ .___ 1 __ H A. Heape ___ _ _____ 11 101 A. T. Jackson ________ T Keane - 71 1 481 F. J. Kearney ____ _ __ __ 4L___ __ H. H. Kemp _ _______ 4! _ __ _ _ C W Keller _. __ _ 21 W. D. Kennedy _____________ J. T. Kelly __________________ 6! 2 __ 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 ____ ._._ -_ - 10 2 ___. __ 1 i 3 & 11 16 1 25 50 21 17 3 21 17 22 26 10 103 44 45 12 26 13 17 23 14 15 19 52 1 17 18 21 12 14 23 20 13 1! 20 59 15 16 13 10 14 156 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT NUMBER OF DAYS LOST BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT(Continued) 1 NAME | | 5 _ 5 -E C. F. Leech.. __ __ _ ___ 18 __ G. P. Lively ____ ___ _ _ C. R. Long . 2 . __ R. F. Lovett _ _ __ P. Lederer . T. E. McAlpin ___ _____ ! - _,' 1 J. J. McGinley. __ _____ 4' 2 J. McGrath _____ ____ 36' __ J. H. McGrath ______ ___ H_ __ R. H. Malette ___ ____ 7:'__ _ J Milikin j Injured |Duty on 1 J. H. Monsees ____ _ __ -| . 1! W. J. Morse ____ _____ _ 2' C. M. Malphus _________ __ _ __ D. D. Miles _____ _____ 25 1 A G Miller 51 2 4 . o g ? o._ x 5T-2 ; * 1 1 1 10 1 _ 1 1 1 .2 --I"- 20 __ __ 1 T L Mattox. _ __ . __ _. __ I 1 L. H. Xantz _____ __ _ _ 1 J. J. O'Reilly_ ______ __ _ - . - 3 H. T. Page .___ _____ 5i ___ W C Parker 51 __ 1 5_ - 1 J Poulos _ ____ ___ ! S __ __ 1 H. H. Price _ ____ ___ __ _ - J W Pruitt 5 11 1 H. L. Price __ ________ V __ - ! 1 B. R. Pryor ____ ______ 3! 6 H L Pun-is 2 1 11 1 2 T. A. Quarterman- ___ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ 11 H. Reisen __ ___ __ . __ ____ \V. L. Roberts _______ __ 21 __ _. . __ 1 J. A. Rowse ... _ . _ _. E. J. Reeves _ __ J ! 10! SI __ 1L__. . _ _. s 0 1> 10 10 !10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 R 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Suspended "1 - 1 "~ 1 ~ ____ ____ 10' 1 10L 10! 2 8 J C Ryan __ 1' M. H. Sherrod. ____ ___ 3 2 L. B. Simpson __ _ _ _ ___ 9' __ 1 __ G W Slocum 3' 1 5! 11 10L _ 11 1! 10L __ 10! C. E. Stephenson ___ ___ ___ __ _ _ __ _ 10'_ . _ .T. J. Sullivan.. __ __ __ I. - 2- __ 1 'D. Sullivan _ ___ ____ ____ _ _ _ 1 G. Smith _ - __ __ 3! __ . ___ 1 H. C. Taylor. ________ 151 If __ __ L_ . B. Ungar ___ __ __ _ . 20' ! 10 ____ (. . ' 10L 10' 2 10! J, A. L. Weber _ _____ 6' 1L. _ _ __ 10'._ "a 29 12 17 19 20 12 18 37 1 18 16 1 12 30 41 IS 9 11 14 21 16 16 12 6 13 21 IS 11 1! 13 12 24 1 21 21 13 10 13 1 14 28 30 17 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 157 NUMBER OF DAYS LOST BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT(Continued) NAME E. L. Williams _________ T. O. Wilson __ _ __ _ R. G. Williams ____ ___ J. C. Wilson- . _ _ . W. S. Winn _ _ ___ __ H. W. Wright _ _ ______ B. L. Woods ________________ J. O. Wallace ___ __ _ _ Mrs. L. E. Fisher ____________ G. L. Smith _ _____ J. W. Hennessy _ ___ P. P. Turner__ __ ____ _. J. J. McGrath ___________ J. Rice __________ __ __ W. H. Tuttle ___ __ _______ J. Rottenberg _ _ _ __ J. W. Waters ___ ,____ W. W. Thomson- ___ _ W. C. Fraser.__- ____________ Sickness 4 in 3 S 1 IS ?. ?,f> 17in 3 ?7 ? Sickness Family in 1 S S ?.? __ ?.1 __-_ >> 3 ^ s .... ~~35 Special Leave 1 11 1 ? .... 3 3 ? 3 1 Excused 1 1 1 ? Vacation 1fl 10 10inin m 8 inin m in 10 10 10in in Suspended ? 13 10 "3 I 1"? \?, 34in 13 ?,?, o 14. \7, 14 3fi 1"? 30 S8 14 17 1 37 12 158 MAYOR'S AN'XUAL REPORT NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT DURING YEAR 1915 For explanation of fractions see note at end of report. NAME RANK ARRESTS M. L. Meldrim_________Chief of Police____ 10 1-3 B. S. Bryant__________1st Lieutenant_____ 146 5-6 P. J. Eivers___________2d Lieutenant_____ 651-3 J. A. Woods__________3rd Lieutenant_____ 175 1-3 J. J. Reilly___________1st Sergeant_____ 32-3 D. j Cronin____________Sergeant _ 21 1-6 J. S. Halford__________Sergeant ________ 25 1-2 J. D. Semken__________Sergeant ________ 1-2 J. H. Lange______________3ergeant ___ 3 1-2 L. P. Morgan__________Sergeant ___ 51 5-6 J. J. Clancy___________Sergeant ______ 55 1-2 E. D. Alexander________Sergeant & Private__ 62 2-3 H. Center.___________Sergeant ________ 52 2-3 P. J. Kelly___________Q. M. Sergeant_._ 5 J. J. Murphy__-_________Chief of Detectives_ 247 1-4 J. C. McCarthy________Detective _______ 1085-6 C. T. Christie__________Detective _______ 861-3 M. G. Cohen__________Detective _______ 162 1-3 M. Scully____________Detective _______ 1825-6 J. K. Beach___________Detective _____'___ 1221-2 J. P. DeLeon__________Detective _______ 102 1-4 J. F. Bentley__________Detective _______ 159 1-3 F. Adkins-___________Private _________ 60 J. M. Aiken__________Private ________ 43 1-2 P. L. Anderson_________Private ________ _ 3291-3 J. L. Andrews__________Private ________ 34 1-3 C. J. Atkinson_________Private ________ 105 .M. A. Bazemore________Private _______i_ 65 G. E. Beach__________Private ________ 575-6 W. L. Becker__________Private ________ 13 1-6 MAYOR'S AXNUAL REPORT 139 NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEP'T DURING YEAR 1915(Continued) NAME RANK ARRESTS E. L. Bell____________Private _________ 30 1-3 S. Berner____________Private ________ 101 1-2 L. Blumberg__________Private ________ 68 1-6 R. F. Brant___________Private ________ 60 M S. Bradley___________Private ________ 3 T. Brennen___________Private ___.____ 37 H. J. Brown__________Private ________ 147 1-2 C. Burns___.________Private _______ 136 5-6 C. L. Bell___________Private ________ 4 1-3 T. J. Cameron_________Private ________ 40 1-2 R. C. Cannon__________Private ______.__ 59 W. S. Cave__________Private ________ 33 1-6 T. F. Clarey__________Private _______ 25 1-2 S. W. Coursey_________Private ________ 1273-4 M. J. Counihan________Private ________ 1-2 M. F. Clark__________Private ________. 106 1-2 A. C. Clark___________Private _________ 402-3 M. S. Cowart_________Private _ 34 E. F. Davis___________Private _________ 3 J. A. Dorsey__________Private ________ 192 1-4 M. F. Davis__________Private ________ 46 R. F. Dooley__________Private ________ 140 A. M. Dominick________Private ________ 91 1-3 R. F. Donaldson________Private ________ 16 J.J. Doherty__________Private ________ 951-3 P. J. Fahey___________Private _________ 39 J. Farrell____________Private ________ . 302-3 J. A. Felder__________Private ________ 257 1-4 H. Fine_____________Private ________ 28 M. B. Fleming_________Private ________ 131 R. A. Forehand________Private ________ 985-6 W. H. Fleming_________Private _______ 98 1-3 C. J. Flynn___________Private ________ 89 1-2 160 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEP'T DURING YEAR 1915(Continued) NAME RANK ARRESTS Al. C. Gallaher_________Private 1001-2 F. Godbold___________Private _______ 14 1-2 M. Goslee____________Private ________ 89 1-3 J. Guilfoyle__________-Private _ 42 H. Harms____________Private _ 21 1-6 R. J. Haye$__________.Private _ 462-3 P. M. Hendrix_________Private _______ 2782-3 E. H. Henry__________Private __.___ 36 1-4 J.A.Herman__________Private 791-6 W.F.Hodges__________Private ___ 1975-6 H. P. Howard_________Private ________ 128 1-6 H. W. Hutto__________Private _ 35 H. C. Hutson__________Private ___ 55 1-3 H. A. Heape__________Private _______ 115 1-2 A. T. Jackson__________Private _ 190 1-3 T. Keane____________Private _ 25 1-6 F. J. Kearney__________Private _______ 35 H. H. Kemp__________Private ________ 75 C. W. Keller__________Private ___________ 22 1-3 W.D.Kennedy________Private ________ 173-4 J.T. Kelly____________Private ______ 21 C. F. Leach_________..Private ________ 194 1-3 G. P. Lively__________Private ______ 42 1-2 C. R. Long___________Private ________ 261 2-3 J. D. Longabaugh_______Private _______ 1165-6 R. F. Lovett__________Private ________- 287 P. Lederer___________Private ___ 18 1-2 J. H. McGrath_________Private 44 T. E. McAlpin_________Private ________ 24 1-2 J. J. McGinley_________Private ________ 246 1-6 J. McGrath___________Private ___:___. 51 1-3 R. H. Mellette________Private _______ 1151-3 J. Milikin_.________..Private ___________ 1785-6 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 161 NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEP'T DURING YEAR 1915(Continued) NAME RANK ARRESTS W. J. Morse_______:___Private and Sergeant 287 1-6 C. M. Malphus______Private ________ 19 D. D. Miles__________Private ________ 35 J. H. Monsees_____Private ___ 0 A. G. Miller__________Private ________ 56 1-2 T. L. Mattox__________Private ________ 31 2-3 L. H. Nantz__________Private ________ 31 W. L. Nichols__________Private ________ 2 J. J. O'Reilly__________Private _________ 143 1-6 H. T. Page___________Private ________ 22 1-2 W. C. Parker__________Private _______ 45 2-3 J. Poulos____________Private _________ 31 H. L. Price____________Private ________ 24 H. H. Price__________Private ________ 65 -2 J. W. Pruitt__________Private ________ 19 -2 B. R. Pryor__________Private ________ 33 H. L. Purvis____________Private ________ 55 -2 T. A. Quarterman___________Private ________ 44 -4 E. J. Reeves__________Private ________ 62 -2 J. Ryan_____Private ________ 74 H. Reisen____________Private ________ 18 1-2 W.L.Roberts_________Private ________ 61 1-2 J. A. Rouse______________Private _________ 631-2 M. H. Sherrod_________Private ________ 49 1-6 D. Sullivan___________Private _________ 22 1-3 Gus Smith___________Private ________ 277 1-4 L. B. Simpson_________Private ________ 34 1-6 G. W. Slocum_________Private _________ 33 1-2 C. E. Stephenson_______Private ________ 835-6 J. J. Sullivan__________Private ________ 59 1-6 J. W. Steward_________Private ________ 36 1-3 H. C. Taylor__________Private ________ 227 P.P.Turner__________Private ________ 6 162 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE BY EACH MEMBER OF THE DEP'T DURING YEAR 1915(Continued) NAME RANK ARRESTS B. Ungar_____________Private _________ 16 1-2 J. A. L.Weber_________Private _ 114 J. W. Waters__________Private _______ 51 E. L. Williams_________Private ________ 78 T.O.Wilson___________Private _________ 201 1-3 R. G. Williams_________Private _________ 2471-2 J. C. Wilson__________Private _________ 2 W. S. Winn___________Private ________ 26 1-6 H. W. Wright_________Private _________ 34 1-2 J. O. Wallace__________Private ________ 49 B. L. Woods___________Private _________ II G. L. Smith__________Stable keeper _____ 1 W. H. Turtle__________Patrol driver _____ 2 J. Rottenberg__________Patrol driver __ 0 J. Rice_____________Ambulance driver ___ 0 J. J. McGrath__________Ambulance driver __ 2 Docket cases made by citizens, and arrests by County Police _________________________ 417 Total ________________________11,480 NOTE: The fractions are explained by the fact that when an officer makes an arrest in company with another officer, or officers, each officer participating in the arrest is credited with his proportion of the arrest. For an instance: If two officers arrest three persons, each of the two officers are credited with one and one-half of an arrest. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 163 CAUSE OF ARRESTS MADE DURING 1915 Abandonment of Wife and Children..__________ 2 Adultery and Fornication_________________ 41 Arson _____________________________ 5 Assault and Battery____________________ 55 Assault with Intent to Murder_______________ 55 Assault with Intent to Rape_______________ 4 Assaulting and Stabbing________________ 111 Attempted Burglary _____________________ 14 Attempted Larceny from House_____________ 2 Attempted Larceny_____________________ 25 Attempted Robbery by Force________________ 12 Attempt to Cheat and Swindle_______________ _ 6 Attempt to Pick a Pocket__________________ 3 Attempting to Stab______________________ 3 Attempting to dispose of Mortgaged Goods________ 1 Abortion ___________________________ 1 Attempted Blackmail_____________________ 2 Attempted Cattle Stealing________________ 1 Aiding Prisoner to Escape_________________ 4 Arrested on Request of Other Counties__________ 133 Arrested for Probation Officer_______________ 33 Arrested for U, S. Authorities___ 12 Bastardy ____________ 1 Beating Board Bill______________________ 10 Burglary _________ 155 Concealed Weapons __________ 30 Carrying a Weapon without a License 8 Cow Stealing ________________________ 7 Cheating and Swindling__________________ 55 Contempt of Court_____________________ 55 Cruelty to Animals___________________ 80 Deserters, Army and Navy________________ 11 Deserters from Foreign Vessels______________ 34 164 MAYOR'S AN'XUAL REPORT CAUSE OF ARRESTS MADE DURING 1915(Cont'd) Disorderly Conduct ________;_____________ 2,510 Disposing of Mortgaged Property_____________ 7 Disturbing Public Worship_________________ 1 Drunk on the Public Highway_______________ 4 Drunk and Disorderly___________________ 1,536 Escaped Convicts ______________________ 35 Forgery ___ 9 Gambling __________________________ 399 Fornication ________________________ 3 Horse Stealing ________________________ 3 Involuntary Manslaughter _________________ 8 Inciting Riot _________________________ 3 Keeping a Disorderly House________________ 6 Keeping a Gambling House_________________ 13 Keeping a Gambling Device..___ 28 Keeping a Lewd House___________________ 3 Kidnapping _______________________ 1 Larceny after Trust____________________ 70 Larceny from the House___ 198 Larceny from the Person__ 20 Larceny over $50.00____________________ 10 Larceny, Simple ______ 593 Larceny of Automobile____ 5 Loitering ___ 764 Lunacy __________ 82 Malicious Mischief _____________' 6 Mayhem __________ 1 Murder ______ 5 Manslaughter ________ 4 Obtaining Money under False Pretenses. 2 Perjury ___- 3 Picking Pockets __ 7 Public Indecency x 5 Pointing a Pistol___ 35 Rape _____-____ 8 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 165 CAUSE OF ARRESTS MADE DURING 1915(Cont'd) Robbery by Force_____________________ 46 Receiving Stolen Goods__________________ 25 Shooting at Another____________________ I Shooting on the Public Highway____________ 2 Stealing a Ride on a Railroad Train____________ 22 Street Walking ______________________ 1 Suspicious Characters _____-__________ 1,046 Seduction ___________ 4 Trespassing _________________________ 9 Turned over to U. S. Court________________ 2 Uttering Forged Checks__________ i Vagrancy ______ 8 Incendiarism __________________ 1 Violating Dog Ordinance..______________ 485 Violating Garbage Ordinance____ 4 Violating Milk Ordinance_________________ 9 Violating Restaurant Ordinance-_________ 7 Violating Traffice Ordinance____________ 1,462 Violating City Ordinance__________________ 678 Violating Near Beer Ordinance___________ 29 Violating Pawn Shop Ordinance_________ 1 Violating Weed Ordinance______________ 36 Violating Gitney Ordinance________________ 23 Violating Ordinance to Register Automobile________ 99 Violating Ordinance to Register Motorcycle______ 36 Violating Pure Food Law 1 Violating Prohibition Law__ 70 Violating Health Ordinance_______ 7 Wife Beating _____________- 2 Total ________________-________ 11,480 166 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CLASSIFICATION OF ARRESTS MADE DURING 1915 White Men ___________________________ 3,454 White Women _________________________ 290 White Boys __________________________ 147 White Girls __________________________ 10 Chinamen __________________________ 5 Negro Men __________________________ 5,394 Negro Women ________________________ 1,558 Negro Boys __________________________ 479 Negro Girls __________________-______ 143 Total __________________________ 11,480 DISPOSITION OF CASES Sentenced __________________________ 4,495 Dismissed ___________ 4,054 Sentence Suspended __________________ 218 Turned over to Superior Court _______-___ 262 Turned over to City Court ______ 957 Turned over to' Ordinary's Court _______ 84 Turned over to juvenile Court __ 137 Turned over to various Sheriffs, etc. ______ 133 Turned over to Foreign Vessels ___ 34 Turned over to Army and Navy _____ 11 Suspicious Characters Released __ 1,046 Held for U. S. Court ____________ 14 Turned over to Probation Officer _ 35 Total _________________ 11,480 ARRESTS EACH MONTH . January __ 833 February ______:____________________ 867 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 167. March _____________________________ 931 April _____________________________ 1,504 May _____________________________ 1,063 June ______________________________ 962 July _______________________________ 834 August ____________________________ 1,007 September _________________________ 861 October _____________ _______________ 896 November ___________________________ 927 December _____________________ 795 Total ________________.________ 11,480 ARRESTS IN PREVIOUS YEARS 1910 _________________________________ 9,965 1911 __________________________________ 10,433 1912 _________________________________ 10,350 1913 _______________________________'__ 11,363 1914 _________________________________ 10,461 FINES COLLECTED IN POLICE COURT Fines collected in Police Court during 1915______$14,998.00 FINES COLLECTED IN POLICE COURT EACH YEAR FROM 1907 TO 1914, INCLUSIVE 1914 ______________________________$14,900.00 1913 __________-__________________ 23,519.95 1912 ____________________________ 25,590.85 1911 __________________________ 25,200.35 1910 ______________________________ 23,562.20 1909 ________________________________ 19,332.01 1908 ____________________________ 35,113.60 1907 _.________________________ 18,255.25 168 MAYOR'S A.VXUAL REPORT GAMEWELL CALLS AND PRIVATE TELEPHONE CALLS ! WAGON CALLS RETURN CALLS lanuarv February _ _ March _ _ _ _ April _ _ Mav _ ___ June _ July _____________ August _ September _____ October _ _______ November _ _ December _ _ _ Total ____ Gimewell Box 380 417 361 347 320 324 318 403 298 359 302 336 4.167 Private Phone 101 92 103 CO 112 71 104 112 96 116 4Q4 109 1.199 G-mewell Box 388 419 372 356 343 326 343 409 331 354 288 343 4.273 Prititi Phou 65 63 62 50 58 46 57 77 65 66 71 78 758 Officers Reports 18,234 !Q fi^Q 21,277 19,573 19,063 17,350 16,838 17,977 19,800 19,824 19,399 18,656 227.650 AMBULANCE CALLS [ White | Colored | Tot-1 January _ _ _- February _ March _ _ _ April _ _ ; _ May __ ._ _ _ June _ _ . Iu!y _ __ August __ __ September _ _ _ October _ __ _ ____ November _ _ _ December _ _____ __ Total __ _ - __ __ _] 40 | . ___ _ ! 33 _ __ __ : 57 - ___ _ 1 38 . ___ | 45 . ___ __l 36 .____-____] 43 .___-_-__' 48 .____ ___ ! 46 I 57 ___________! 45 . __ _ _J 52 | _ . __ _ I 540 70 | 1 10 55 88 61 118 62 100 59 104 61 97 66 109 107 155 71 117 87 144 78 123 78 130 855 1 1.395 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT .169 PRISONERS HELD FOR SAFE KEEPING FOR OFFICERS PASSING THROUGH CITY Date Prisoner Color Officer Arrested for Jan. 3 LeRoy A. Jackson (w) Sergt. Burmeister U. S. Army 3 W. H. Hill (w)____ Sergt. Burmeister _ U. S. Army 3 Henry Farrar (w) Sergt. Burmeister U. S. Army 5 James Murtha (w) Corp. Daughty U. S. Army 8 Jessie Lancaster (c)_ Marshal Zimmerman_ U. S. Authorities 8 Chas. L, Lee (c)'__ Marshal Zirnmerman. U. S. Authorities 17 Sam Morgorell (w)_ W. F. Chapman Game Warden 17 Mike Priss (w)____ W. F. Chapman Game Warden Feb. 2 Annie Wright (c)_' Warden John Seay Milledgeville. Ga. 9 Emanuel Carter (c)__- C. W. Hood Webster, Ga. 19 Omar Henderson (w)_ Warden John Seay__ Milledgeville, Ga. 19 Jessie Austin (w) Warden John Seay__ Milledgeville, Ga. March 3 Earnest Wells (w) _- W. S. Bagwell Laurens, S. C. 3 Edw. Wingard (w)__ W. S. Bagwell Laurens, S. C. 3 J. W. Willis (w)___ G. S. Godbold A. C. L. Authorities 8 H. W. Orvin (w)___ W. H. Poythress Effingham Co., Ga. 12 Sidney Roberts (w)_ J. W. Green Brooklett, Ga. 22 John Washington (c)_ S. E. Zitteruer Marlow, Ga. 22 Emma Garvin (c)___ S. E. Zitteruer Marlow, Ga. May 9 J. Seidner (w)___ John A. Galatian.. Elizabeth, N. J. U Isaac Frazier (cl___ M. A. Gibson Bryan County. Ga. 19 Joseph W. Gates (c)__ Detective Calhoun __ Jacksonville, Fla. 20 John A. Barrett (w) Sergt. Pluskat U. S. Army 22 Mitchell Thomas (c) W. C. Bird Houston Co., Ga. June 15 Vincent Ford i'w)___ Corp. Randal U. S. Army 23 Calhoun Madden (w)_ Corp. Dillon U. S. Army 24 Frank Sykes. (c)___ Sheriff Mallard Bulloch Co.. Ga. 29 Claude H. Badford (w) Sheriff Beach O'Brien, Fla. July 17 Dan Carey (c)_____ U. S. Marshal Wilson U. S. Authorities 25 M. E. Gupton (w)__ Sheriff Pierce _.._.. Sylvania, Ga. Aug. 19 Man Der.bar (c)___ Norman Harden Waynesboro. Ga. 20 Homer Lovett (c)__ C. H. Scott Sylvania, Ga. Sept. 9 Squire Mitchell (c)_ C. H. Scott Sylvania, Ga. 20 Oliver Coilins (w)__ Sergt. Nunnally U. S. Army 20 Calhoun Madden (w)- Sergt. Nunnally U. S. Army 20 Sylvester Freeman (w) Sergt. Nunnally U. S. Army 20 Edward Walker (w)._ Sergt. Nunnally U. S. Army 25 Ben Smith (c)_____ J- S. Deveaux Ware County, Ga. 25 Geo. Brown (c)__ J- S. Deveaux Ware County, Ga. Oct. 16 J. L. Decks (w)___ Corp. Davis _ U. S. Army 26 E. J. Leach (w)___ Corp. Davis ______ U. S. Armv 170 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT PRISONERS HELD FOR SAFE KEEPING FOR OFFICERS PASSING THROUGH CITY(Cont'd) Date Prisoner Color Officer Arrested for Oct. 17 Simon Mazon (c)__ Sheriff Robinson __ Pierce Co., Ga. 20 Lewis Scarboro (w)_ Corp. Stenson _____ U. S. Army 24 Gee- Bell (c)_____ Sheriff Sikes _____ Tattnall Co., Ga. 25 Wi'.lie Smelros (w)_ Corp. Sloan ___ U. S- Army 30 Waison Brown (c)__ Sheriff Kennedy __ Effingham Co., Ga. Xov. 8 J. S. Van "Burs (w)_ Sergt. Kahler ____ U. S. Army 8 H. B. Culler, (w)___ Sergt. Kahler ____ U. S. A.-my 8 ]. E. Carpenter (w)_ Sergt. Kahler __.... U. S. Army 9 E. B. Price (w)____ Sergt. Linceford"_- U. S. Army 9 A. J. Turner (w)___ Sergt. Linceford __ U. S. Army 25 Ri-hird Free (w)___ Detec've Wortliington Jacksonville, Fla. 25 Thomas Ward (V)__ Detec've Worthington Jacksonville, Fla. 28 Robert Cra->vford (c)-- Sheriff Padgett ____ Collinton, S. C. Dec. 9 Lung Hop (Chin'man) U. S. Marshal U. S. Authorities 9 Yick Lee (Chinaman). U. S. Marshal_ U. S. Authorities 9 Jung Pou (Chinaman)- U. S. Marshal U. S. Authorities 9 Hue Hong (Chinaman) U. S. Marshal____ U. S. Authorities 9 Jung Yee (Chinaman). U. S. Marshal____. U. S. Authorities 9 O. Ben (Chinaman)_ U. S. Marshal..__ U. S. Authorities 14 Herbert Parker (w)__ Sergt. Dillon _____ U. S. Army 22 Sam Jones (c)_____ Sheriff Turner __ Offerman, Ga. 30 Richard Hall (c)___ Sheriff Johnson ._.. . MiHen, Ga. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 171 FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE ARRESTED BY THE SAVANNAH POLICE DEP'T FOR OTHER CITIES Date Fugitive Color Arrested for Arrested by Jan. I Edw. J. Flanagan (w)- U. S. Army R. J. Hayes 3 Mack Smith (c)___- Augusta, Ga. W. S. Winn 3 Geo. LaMott (c)___ Augusta, Ga. W. S. Winn 4 Henry Plas (w)____ S. S. Vandurden P. M. Hendrix 4 P. D. Roddenberry (w) Blackshear, Ga. P. M. Hendrix 5 Will Groover (c)___ Statesboro, Ga. P. L. Anderson 7 William Reynolds alias Glover (c)___ Beaufort, S. C. T. E. McAlpin 9 Henry Hall (c)____ Screvcn County M. B. Fleming 14 Wm. Carver (w)___ S. S. Merrimack___ T. E. Flaherty, O. S. S. 14 W. Mumford (c)___ Bryan Co., Ga. H. E. Harley. C. C. P. 14 Snelson Harris (c)__ Bryan Co., Ga. H. E. Harley, 17 H. Whitney. alias C. C. P. Cullem (w)_____ U. S. Navy______ C. E. Stephenson 20 Henry Green (c)__- Greenville, S. C. S. Berner 20 James Clark (w)___ Manning, S. C... R. H. Mclletle 26 Hlger Jorgenson (w)_ S. S. Baltique_ C. F. Leach 29 James Santiago (c)_ S. S. Laura Mersk McGinley & Long 29 John D. DeLopias (c)_ S. S. Laura Mersk._ McGinley & Long 30 John Johnson (c)__ Brunswick, Ga._______ Sergt. Cronin 31 Willie Barns (c)___ Millen, Ga.____ Murphy, Beach & Feb. Christie 3 Saul Britten (c)___ Ridgeland, S. C.-- C. J. Flynn "3 Clep Pierce (w)..___ Dublin, Ga.______ W. J. Morse 4 Moso Gilliard (c)___ Ridgeland, S. C. H. H. Kemp 4 Fred Williams (w)__ U. S. Authorities___ H. H. Kemp 5 Prince Gilliard (c)__ Ridgeland, S. C.___. T. J. Carneron 6 Wm. Krook (w)___ S. S. Lisa_ Morse & Dooley 6 Wallace EIHotte (c) Appling County Lieut. Woods & 9 W. B. Davis (w)__ Sergt. Center Long II Frank Akerman (w)__ Bulloch County Christie & Beach 18 Jack C. Murphy (w)__ Columbia, S. C.___- M. Scully 21 Charlie Baldwin 'I 4 0 I) 0 1 2 22 13 0 1 5 7 1 2 6 May 8 0 I) 2 1 0 3>1 28 0 0 4 15 2 4 2 -Jun 2 1 0 0 1 0 12 29 0 1 10 10 1 3 2 July |Ag|Sept|Oct|Nov| Dec |Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 18 17 1 4 7 13 3 1 6 12 2 0 0 I) 1 13 20 0 3 2 9 2 4 S 9 I) 0 0 0 1 1 15 28 1 0 3 17 2 3 2 11 1 0 1 0 0 0 16 16 0 0 9 25 0 g 3 11 2 1 1 0 1 0 14 26 0 0 8 15 1 4 3 7 1 0 1 2 3 1 13 44 0 2 3 9 1 1 3 105 9 1 9 6 28 6 213 318 3 14 69 142 18 40 45 MAVOR'S ANNUAL REPORT MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 179 LODGERS ACCOMMODATED January ___________________________ 254 Febraary ___________________________ 139 March _____________________________ 143 April ___________________________ 55 May ______________________________ 24 June ____________________________ 40 July ____________________________________ 28 August _____________________________ 27 September ___________________________ 56 October ____________________________ 52 November ________________________ 78 December ___________________________ 109 Total __________________________ 1,005 SALARIES PAID MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT 1 Chief ______________________at__$2,600.00 1 First Lieutenant ________________at__ 1,920.00 Second Lieutenant ______________at__ 1,580.00 Third Lieutenant ________________at__ 1,520.00 Clerk (Police Department and Police Court)_at__ 1,800.00 Clerk (Detective Department) ________at__ 900.00 Matron _____________________at__ 600.00 Chief Detective ________________at__ ,680.00 3 Detectives ___________________at__ ,280.00 2 Detectives ___________________at__ ,220.00 2 Detectives __________________at__ ,160.00 1 First Sergeant _________________at__ ,320.00 6 Sergeants __________________at__ ,300.00 1 Sergeant ____________________at__ ,120.00 2 Sergeants __________________at__ 1,180.00 8 Patrolmen ___________________at__ 1,020.00 9 Patrolmen __________________at__ 1,080.00 180 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 33 Patrolmen ___________________at__ 960.00 55 Patrolmen ___________________at__ 900.00 1 Electrician (half salary) ___________at__ 900.00 1 Assistant Electrician (half salary) ______at__ 540.00 4 Drivers _____________________at__ 900.00 1 Stable Keeper _________________at__ 1,200.00 1 Stable Keeper (night) ____________at__ 780.00 1 Dog Catcher __________________at__ 720.00 1 Assistant Dog Catcher (c) __________at__ 360.00 1 Porter (c) ___________________at__ 360.00 MEN UNDER PENSION 1 Sergeant ______________'_____at__$ 746.56 2 Sergeants ____________________at__ 560.00 1 Sergeant ____________________at__ 650.00 2 Privates _____________________at__ 540.00 1 Private _____________________at__ 510.00 1 Private ____________________at__ 300.00 ? 'I MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 181 '! INVENTORY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY JANUARY 1, 1916 Buildings at headquarters ______$50,000.00 ' Sub-station, Thomas Park ______ 530.00 $ 50,530.00 Land, at headquarters ________ 25,000.00 25,000.00 " i GAMEWELL SYSTEM j Operated jointly by Police and Fire Departments Value of Police Department's portion only shown | Batteries, Racks, Extra Parts____$ 670.00 I Charging Board, Operating Board, ! Inter-connections, Extra Parts_ 1,800.00 52 Street Boxes, Extra Parts_____ 7,800.00 4 Desk Telephone Sets, 1 Gong Indicator, Inter-connections ____ 230.00 89,900 feet Overhead Wire______ 899.00 24 Street Manholes __________ 600.00 8,375 feet Underground Conduits__ 2,093.75 60 Iron Posts with Box Attachments. _ 750.00 2,700 feet, 15 prs. Underground Cable 540.00 2,700 feet, 10 prs. Underground Cable 455.00 2,700 feet, 6 prs. Underground Cable 229,50 15,400 feet, 5 prs. Underground Cable 1,078.00 33,400 feet, 3 prs. Underground Cable 1,670.00 100 Iron Posts, Top Fixtures_____ 100.00 362 Cross-Arm Outfits, complete__ 181.00 1 New Gamewell System Tape Register for Desk Sergeant's Office.- 275.00 Outlet Boxes, Pipes and Fittings__ 250.00 Extra Material on Hand________ 475.00 Tools and Appliances_________ 50.00 20,146.25 LIVE STOCK *29 Horses at $150.00 each_____$ 4,350.00 $ 4,350.00 *Two died, 1 sold, and 2 bought during 1915. 182 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT INVENTORY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY January 1, 1916(Continued) MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES 6 tons Coal _______________$ 48.00 250 bales of Hay____________ 260.00 30 sacks of Oats____________ 50.00 Stationery- _______________ 15.00 4 Buckets _______________ 1.50 10 Brooms ______________ 5.00 4 cans Stove Polish _________ .40 Y2 case of Soap____________ 2.00 y2 case Washing Powders___ __ 1.00 2-3 case of Bon Ami__________ 1.00 Potash _________________ .75 1 box Starch______________ 1.50 3 dozen bottles Blueing________ 2.00 3 Brushes _______________ .50 Clothes Pins _____________ .10 32 Face Towels ___________'_ 7.00 45 Bath Towels ____________ 10.00 36 Sheets, Patrolmen's Beds_____ 8.00 32 Sheets, Prisoners' Beds_____ 6.00 50 yards Bunting___________ 2.50 1 Yi bx Gamewell Tape Register Paper 15.00 5 extra Automobile Tires_______ 175.00 15 gallons Automobile Oil______ 8.40 12 gallons Motorcycle Oil_______ 5.50 150 pounds Dope Auto Grease___ 12.00 30 gallons Disinfectants _______ 20.00 $ 658.15 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 4 Roll Top Desks___________$ 100.00 5 small Flat Top Desks________ 25.00 1 Flat Top Desk (standing)_____ 7.00- 1 Wood Filing Cabinet________ 10.00 2 small Wood Filing Cabinets____ . 5.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 183 INVENTORY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTYJanuary 1, 1916(Continued) 1 Remington Typewriter_______ 30.00 1 Smith Typewriter__________ 75.00 2 Prisoners' Prop'y Cabinets (wood) 30.00 3 Clocks ________________ 15.00 105 Clothes Lockers__________ 262.00 3 large Tables _____________ 50.00 6 small Tables ____________ 15.00 8 Revolving Desk Chairs_______ 40.00 90 Chairs _______________ 90.00 1 Kerosene Oil Heater________ 6.00 2 Electric Heaters___________ 20.00 7 Heating Stoves___________ 35.00 1 Cook Stove and Utensils_____ 5.00 2 Wooden Cabinets__________ 10.00 I Medicine Cabinet and Contents__ 5.00 5 Electric Fans___i________ 50.00 2 Art Squares_____________ 55.00 II Rugs________________ 25.00 20 Cuspidors for offices________ 5.00 30 Wooden Cuspidors for sta'n house 5.00 2 Book Cases_______"_____ 12.00 2 Metal Filing Cases_________ 40.00 1 Combination Metal Filing Case__ 100.00 5 Desk Portable Lights________ 10.00 1 Metal Clothes Locker_______ 20.00 1 Warrant Case_________ 2.00 4 Water Coolers________________ 15.00 1 Mimeograph Machine________ 5.00 20 Window Shades___________ 5.00 Floor Covering, linoleum_______ 20.00 4 pairs Handcuffs___________ 20.00 15 Blankets, officers' beds______ 15.00 7 Beds, 7 Mattresses, 16 pairs Pillows, officers' beds________ 25.00 184 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT INVENTORY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY January 1, 1916(Continued) 40 Blankets, prisoners' beds_____ 30.00 29 Mattresses, 11 Iron Cots, 17 Pillows, prisoners' beds________ 50.00 SUB-STATION FURNITURE Desk, 2 Chairs, 1 Oil Heater, Water Cooler, 1 Electric Fan______ 75.00 $ 1,419.00 ROLLING STOCK 1 colored Auto Ambulance (Kissel) __$ 2,450.00 1 white Auto Ambulance (White)_ 2,300.00 1 Auto Patrol Wagon (White)____ 2,100.00 1 Auto'bile Touring Car (Hudson) __ 800.00 10 Motorcycles _____________ 1,200.00 1 horse-drawn Patrol Wagon_____ 40.00 1 Dog Catcher's Wagon________ 10.00 1 Buckboard ______________ 75.00 1 Supply Wagon____________ 25.00 3 Bicycles _____________ 30.00 AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE TOOLS'AND MATERIAL * 9 sheets Emery Cloth, 1 box Tapered Pins, 1 box Woodward Keys, I box Grinding Compound, 1 box Fisk Filler Cut, 1 box, 1 box 3-16 Stove Bolts (2-in. long), 1 box3-16 Stove Bolts (lj/2-in. long), 1 Grip (Indian), 1 Intake Manifold (Kissel), 1 Blow Torch, 1 can Red Enamel, \y2 feet New Chain (for motorcycles), 2 Motorcycle Axles, j/2 pound Patching Rubber, 1 Pedal, 18 Spokes, 1 Socket Wrench Set, 1 Speed Governor (Kissel), 1 Hud- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 185 INVENTORY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY January 1, 1916(Continued) son Casing (used), 1 coil Spring Wire, I second-speed Sliding Gear (Hudson), 2 Flat Files, 2 Round Files, 2 Half-round Files, 1 Socket Wrench,! Hand Drill, 2 Spanner Wrenches, 1 Hudson Valve Wrench, 1 Eiseman Magneto Wrench, 1 Valve Lifter, 1 pair Chain Pliers, 1 Chain Tool, 1 Nipple Grip, 9 Open-End Machinist's Wrenches, 2 Screw Drivers, 1 large pair Pliers, 1 large 18-inch Monkey Wrench, 16 Tire Chain Repair Pieces, 1 Vice, 2 Rims (ambulance and patrol), 1 bottle Shellac, }/2 bottle Neatsfoot Oil, 1 Funnel for Buick, 1 piece Chain 5 ft. 6 in., 1 39-tooth Sprocket, 2 Brake Drums, 2 39-tooth Sprockets, 2 Brake Drum Nuts, 1 old 35x5 Auto Casing, 1 Machinist's Hammer, 1 Cold Chisel, 1 Punch, Y2 can Cement, 1 28x2J/2 Tube, 4 old Tubes, 2 Door Irons (for White Ambulance), 1 old Motorcycle Tank, 3 Belt Laces, 1 can White Lead ________________ 40.00 $ 9,030.00 EQUIPMENT 4 sets Single Harness_________$ 30.00 35 Saddles ______________ 200.00 35 Bridles ________________ 55.00 33 Saddle Blankets and Covers____ 155.00 42 Stall Halters ____________ 25.00 186 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY January 1, 1916(Continued) 5 Shovels ________________ 3.00 1 Platform Scale ___________ 5.00 1 Bowser Gas Tank and Pump____ 200.00 3 Oil Tanks ______________ 20.00 2 Wheelbarrows ____________ 5.00 $ 698.00 UNIFORM EQUIPMENT Collars and Gloves on hand_____$ 120.00 50 Web Cartridge Belts________ 15.00 133 Helmet Wreaths__________ 50.00 125 Summer Caps___________ 75.00 125 Winter Caps____________ 125.00 144 Badges _______________ 72.00 125 Cap Badges____________ 75.00 94 Club Sockets____________ 23.50 115 Clubs _______________ 57.50 118 Whistles ______________ 25.00 115 Uniforms _____________ 575.00 120 Uniforms _____________ 1,440.00 120 Overcoats ____________ 1,200.00 115 Black Hats ____________ 100.00 107 Helmets ______________ 20.00 133 Pistol Holsters___________ 33.25 97 Belts ________________ 50.00 25 pairs of Spurs___________ 15.00 33 pairs of Puttees___________ 60.00 62 Springfield Rifles and Bayonets_ 124.00 42 Winchester Rifles, .38 caliber___ 336.00 125 Colt's Revolvers_________ 1,250.00 30 Sabres ________________ 15.00 Ammunition on hand _________ 2.50 $ 5,858.75 Grand Total __________ " $117,543.90 TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OP THE PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1915 JOHN H. MONROE CHIEF ENGINEER FIRE COMMITTEE REPRESENTING THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, YEAR 1915 W. A. PIGMAN, Chairman JOHN E. FOY W. W. WILLIAMSON J. C. SLATER J. A. LOGAN \ FIRE DEPARTMENT JOHN H. MONROE________________Chief Engineer A. JOHN TOSHACH_______First Assistant Chief Engineer THOMAS J. FOGERTY____Second Assistant Chief Engineer VOLNEY B. JONES____________________Secretary J. C. McDOWELL."______________Electrical Inspector T. P. SAND1FORD_Superintendent Fire Alarm and Telegraph E. H. TODD__Asst. Superintendent Fire Alarm and Telegraph WALTER L. ZEALEY____.__Superintendent of Machinery S. W. PECK_______Assistant Superintendent of Machinery J. C. TYSON________________Chief Fire Inspector F. J. KILROY____________________Fire Inspector J. A. BERGMAN___________________Fire Inspector CHARLES W. TAYLOR_____________Fire Inspector N. J. FRIZZELLE, JR.________________Fire Inspector CHARLES KAMINSKY______________Fire Inspector CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Savannah: GENTLEMEN: .1 have the honor to submit to you my third annual report of this department, for the year ending December 31, 1915. This being the twenty-sixth annual report of the paid Fire Department of the City of Savannah: At the close of the year 1915 the total number of members of the department was as follows: 1 Chief Engineer. 1 First Assistant Chief Engineer. 1 Second Assistant Chief Engineer. 1 Secretary. 1 Electrical Inspector. 1 Superintendent of Fire Alarm and Telegraph. 1 Assistant Superintendent of Fire Alarm and Telegraph. 1 Superintendent of Machinery. I Assistant Superintendent of Machinery. 1 Chief Fire Inspector. 5 Fire Inspectors. 2 Regular Drivers Chief's car. I Relief Driver Chief's car. 7 Captains of Engine Companies. 1 Captain of Truck Company. 1 Captain of Chemical Company. 7 Lieutenants of Engine Companies. 192 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 1 Lieutenant of Truck Company. 1 Lieutenant of Chemical Company. 6 Engineers of Pumpers. 63 Privates. 105 Total. During the year the following changes in the department took place: 6 Privates resigned. 2 Privates dismissed. 1 Inspector dismissed. 9 Privates appointed. 1 Inspector appointed. 1 Lieutenant reduced to Private by request. 1 Private promoted to Lieutenant. 1 Chimney Sweeper died. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 193 FIRE DEPARTMENT BY COMPANIES FIRE STATION No. 1 518-522 Broughton Street, East NAME POSITION SERVICE Jerry Murphy____Captain _____________15 years Thos. J. Duffey___Lieutenant.___________ 6 " Claud D. Henderson_Engineer ____________ 4 " M. J. Roache_____Private _____________15 T. Ryan ________Private _____________ 7 T. Welsh _______Private ______...._-12 " T. G. Kearney____Private _____________12 G. F. Byrnes_____Private ________ 7 " W. F. Fallen_____Private ________1____ 1 " FIRE STATION No. 2 Indian and West Broad Streets NAME POSITION SERVICE Chas. V. Egense___Captain _____________31 years W. J. Powers_____Lieutenant ____________ 4 G. F. Kilroy_____Engineer ____________zll L. F. Henderson___Private _____________17 Geo. Campsen ___Private ____________ 7 " W. J. Hanlon_____Private ____________ 5 " J. C. Hirt_______Private _____________10 " C. D. Quarles____Private _____________ 5 " T. A. Maguire____Private _____________ 3 J. W. Whallen____Private ____________ 9 " A. C. Rollerson___Private _____________ 2 194 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT FIRE STATION No. 3 Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street NAME POSITION SERVICE A. M. Rogers_____Captain _____________17 years J. Hunter _______.Lieutenant _____ 8 S. C. Gardner____Engineer ____________ 2 R. B. Hearne_____Private _____________16 J. P. Duffey______Private _____________19 " J. L. Eady_______Private _____________ 2 H. V. Summerlin___Private _____________ 3 " T. Foran _______Private _____________ 2 R. P. Shehan_____Private _____________ 6 A. C. Turner_____Private _____________ 2 " A.L.Alexander-___Private _____________ 2 FIRE STATION No. 4 606 Barnard Street NAME POSITION SERVICE D. P. Murphy____Captain _____________17 years T. J. Fogarty_____Lieutenant ___________10 W. F. White______Engineer ____________10 " Geo. C. Donnelly__Private _____________25 W. H. Remley____Private _____________14 E. J. Seymour____Private _____________ 9 E. M. Bart______Private _____________ 3 " C. H. Zace______Private _____________ 4 F. E. Leonard____Private _____________ 4 " J. B. Minor______Private ____1________ 2 " J. J. Whallen_____Private _____________12 " FIRE STATION No. 5 11 Henry Street, East NAME POSITION SERVICE D. V. Whitaker____Captain _____________16 years M. F. Sullivan____Lieutenant ______-______-13 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 195 Leo Walsh ______Engineer _____.___ - _ 9 years R. E. Long______Private ___________ 3 O. H. Clarke_____Private _____________ 3 " C. W. EHis______Private _____________12 " J. O'Leary ______Private ____________22 " S. V. Paul______Private _____________ 3 " W. J. Futch___^..Private _____________17 " B. Blumberg _____Private ____________ 4 FIRE STATION No. 6 38th Street and Barnard NAME POSITION SERVICE C. M. Burnham___Captain _____________19 years Chas. Stein ______Lieutenant ___________ 8 C. Christensen ___Engineer ____________17 W.J. Cleary_____Private _____________31 " J. A. McGrath____Private _____________15 " M. F. Harvey_____Private ______________ 9 J. J. Hearne_____Private _____________20 M. Shefftall______Private _____________ 2 " J. W. Wittee______Private _____________ 6 " J, M. Smith_____Private ___________ 3 months FIRE STATION No. 7 Gwinnett and Paulsen Streets NAME * POSITION SERVICE E. V. Pacetti_____Captain _____________17 years B. Leddy _______Lieutenant ___________17 " S. W. Peck______Engineer ____________10 " A. Smith _______Private _____________ 5 J. J. Fitzpatrick____Private _____________10 B. E. Sheppard___Private ____________10 " W. E. Turner_____Private _____________ 2 " W. L. DuFour-___Private _____________ 7 " J. H. Bell______Private _.__________ 7 " Geo. Schroder____Private _____________ 2 " 196 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CHEMICAL COMPANY No. 1 Oglethorpe and Abercorn Streety NAME POSITION SERVICE Geo. E. Johnson_Captain _______________15 years J. F, Hartnoll_____Lieutenant ___________ 6 E. T. Morrisey____Private _____________14 R.J.O'Keefe_____Private __,.-__.,________ 8 " J. P. Chaplin, Jr.___Private ____________ 5 Wm. M. Fogarty___Private _____________ 1 TRUCK COMPANY No. 1 Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street NAME POSITION SERVICE A. P. McFarland___Captain ______________30 years T. Flynn _______Lieutenant _________________I7 J. C. Bailey______Tillerman ___________12 " J. C. Shehan_____Driver ______________12 " B. F. Potter______Ladderman ___________ 4 " J. R. Wohanka____Ladderman ___________ 9 L. W. Hathaway___Ladderman ___________ 3 J. C. Anderson____Ladderman ______ 1 " W. B. Hartley____Ladderman ___________ 2 months J. P. Kavanaugh_..-Driver Chiefs car_______ 9 years Albert Hirt ______Driver Assistant Chief's car_ 6 W. F. Carrick____Relief Driver ________1_12 " PENSIONERS OF THE DEPARTMENT MONTH J. J. Connolly, pensioned January 22, 1913________$62.50 C. A. Christinas, pensioned March 12, 1912________ 50.00 John Carrick, pensioned March 8, 1911__________ 37.50 W. W. Pringle, pensioned February 4, 1914________ 45.00 . F. H. Thompson, pensioned February 4, 1914__"____ 45.00 Louis Treboney, pensioned February 18, 1914______ 50.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 197 ESTIMATED VALUE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY Lands __________________________$ 60,000.00 Buildings __________________-______ 62,600.00 Fire Alarm System____________________ 36,250.00 Live Stock ____'___________________ 2,000.00 Fire Apparatus _____________________ 102,600.00 Tools ___________________________ 2,100.00 Hose ____________________________ 15,817.50 Harness _______________:_________ 250.00 Furniture and Fixtures_________________ 4,500.00 Material and Supplies_________________ 550.00 Uniform Equipment __________________ 1,050.00 Motorcycle ______________________ 200.00 Old Wagons and Buggies_______________ 150.00 Total _______________________$288,067.50 HOSE SUPPLY LENGTHS FEET Engine Co. No. 1_______________ 54 2,700 Engine Co. No. 2________________ 56 2,800 Engine Co. No. 3________________ 57 2,850 Engine Co. No. 4________________ 51 2,550 Engine Co. No. 5________________ 51^ 2,550 Engine Co. No. 6________________ 48 2,400 Engine Co. No. 7_______________ 42 2,200 Chemical Co. No. 1______________ 4 200 Truck Co. No. 1________________ I 75 Total ______..__________364 18,325 198 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT LIVE STOCK IN THE DEPARTMENT Ten Horses at $200.00___________________$2,000.00 ROLLING STOCK Automobile Pumpers and Hose Wagons, Automobile Combination Chemical and Hose Wagons, Automobile Chemical Engines, Reserve Steam Engines, and Aerial Extension Truck and Ladder. All of American. La-France Fire Engine Company's Make. The roiling stock of this department consists of the following pieces: 7 Auto Pumpers, type 12, 100 h. p., develops 110, 6 cylinders each. 4 Auto Combinations, Chemical and Hose Wagons, type 10, 48 h. p., develops 72, 4 cylinders each, with 40-gallon chemical tanks under seats. I Auto Chemical Engine, triple tank, with two 50-gallon and one 40-gallon, type 10, 40 h. p., develops 72, 4 cylinders each. CHEMICAL ENGINES (Dismantled and out of service) 1 Chemical Engine with Holloway double tank, 85 gallons each. RESERVE STEAM ENGINES 2 first size Double Pump American-LaFrance Fire Engines. 1 double extra first size Double Pump, American-LaFrance Fire Engine. HOOK AND LADDER TRUCKS 1 American-LaFrance Aerial Extension Ladder, 75 feet long. 1 Rumsey's Light Steel Frame Truck, with 35-gallon Chemical Tank hung under frame. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 199 2 City Service Trucks, Savannah Fire Department make, each with a 65-gallon Chemical Tank hung under frame. 1 Leverich's Wood Frame Tiller Truck. HOOK AND LADDER TRUCK (Dismantled and out of commission) 1 Hay's Aerial Extension 'Ladder, 55 feet long. OLD WAGONS AND BUGGIES IN THE DEPARTMENT 3 old one-horse wagons, used in hauling supplies. 1 old buggy. CHIEF ENGINEER'S AUTOMOBILES 1 Chief Engineer's" Automobile, Haynes make. 1 First Assistant Chief Engineer's Automobile, Stevens-Durea. 1 Second Assistant Chief Engineer's Automobile, Hudson make. MOTORCYCLE 1 Thor Motorcycle, used by the Electrical Inspector. RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES Savannah Water Works, account of 145 gallons gasoline and 25 gallons Autoline, used at water works pumping out wells _____________$ 27.10 Receipts from Electric Inspection fees_________ 1,510.50 Receipts from sale of old scrap rubber_________ 102.91 Receipts from two (2) horses sold at public outcry__ 149.50 Receipts from barrels sold_______________ 10.50 Receipts for steam engine nests, old sacks, and repair of hose __________________ 50.00 Receipts for supplies used at the Georgia-Carolina lumber fire (outside city limits)______________ 33.18 200 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Repairs to Police Department's Automobile______ 27.92 Returns from chimney sweeping for the year_____ 846.40 Streets and Lanes Department: 2,442 gallons gasoline and 87 gallons Autoline________________ 305.66 City Marshal, 136 gallons gasoline and one gallon Autoline _________________________ 22.32 Total amount collected_______________$3,105.99 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 201 ACCIDENTS OCCURRING IN THE DEPARTMENT DURING THE YEAR FEBRUARY 21, 1915. While fighting a fire at 2.30 p. m., Private O. H. Clark of Engine Company No. 5, cut his hand on a piece of broken glass, but with the prompt attention of the City Physician was only" off a few days. After responding to Box 125, to a fire at the Chatham Wood Yard, the horses backed No. 5 Truck into a tree and smashed the end of the 28-foot ladder thereon. This was at 12.08 a. m. While responding to an alarm of fire at Pooler, Ga., Chemical No. 1 got stuck in the mud, but was pulled out with the assistance of another car. FEBRUARY 28, 1915. While responding to Box 64, Engine Co. No. 6's pumper collided with Engine Co. No. 5's wagon at Bolton and Jefferson streets, damaging the tank and footboard on Engine Co. No. 5's wagon, but not injuring the pumper. This occurred at 11.48 a. m. MARCH 3, 1915. While responding to a fire at 37th and Barnard streets, Private J. J. Hearne fell from the track, slightly injuring himself. A physician was called, but his injuries were found to be only slight. APRIL 4, 1915. While responding to Box 58, First Assistant Chief Toshach's car skidded on the street car tracks at Broughton and Whitaker streets, striking a wagon standing near the curbing, owned by the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., breaking the shaft of the wagon and slightly damaging the lamps on the automobile. Chief Toshach was thrown out and was braised up, but got up and proceeded on to the fire. APRIL 17, 1915. While Track Co. No. 2 was responding to a fire caused by Fire Alarm Box 53 being turned in, the left rear wheel smashed and the entire truck had to be thrown out of service. This was at 9 a. m. 202 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT MAY 17, 1915. At 11.23 a. m., while getting off Engine Co. No. 5's pumper, Private 0. H. Clark had his foot run over by the Wheels of the pumper. He was only slightly injured and never lost any time from the injury. AUGUST 25. 1915. Engine Co. No. 5, while pumping out a well at the Savannah Water Works Department, at 11 p. m., Private Ellis ran a nail in his foot, putting him out of commission temporarily. SEPTEMBER 3, 1915. Engine Co. No. 2's pumper, while responding to a fire called by Box 57 on Margaret street, backed into a telegraph pole, bending up the fenders on the machine, which were later repaired. OCTOBER 5, 1915. Truck Co. No. 1, at headquarters, while exercising at 6 a. m. in the morning,, turning into Abercorn street at Broughton, coming south, extension ladder smashed several lights in a passing street car going north on Abercorn street. No damage was sustained by the truck. NOVEMBER 12, 1915. While fighting a fire at Wayne and West Broad street, Box 35, Lieutenant Flynn of Truck No. 1, fell through a roof, injuring his shoulder. He was laid up for several days, and upon return to his work was placed on light duty. NOVEMBER 16, 1915. While responding to a telephone call on South street, the gears on Engine Co. No. 6's pumper were stripped trying to get out of the heavy sand. DECEMBER 8, 1915. While responding to a fire at 407 39th street, east, at 10.20 p. m., Engine Co. No. 6's pumper had her gears stripped, and had to be thrown out of service until new ones could be installed. DECEMBER 25, 1915. At 11.45 a. m. while responding to & fire at 32d and Ash streets, the driver of Engine Co. No. 5's wagon backed her into First Assistant Chief Toshach's car, damaging the fender, hand-rail and gasoline tank on the wagon, and putting Assistant Chief Toshach's car temporarily out of commission. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 203 REPORT OF THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FOR 1915 SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1915. MR. JOHN H. MONROE, Chief Engineer, The Savannah Fire Department, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I have the honor of submitting to you my report for the year 1915, which is as follows: Total number applications received______________2,476 Total number defects corrected, including old buildings being repaired or rewired__________________1,139 TOTAL NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS MADE Lights ___________________20,300 Fans ______________________________ 950 Motors _____________________L. __________ 400 Electric Irons _,______________________ 150 Electric Heaters _______________________ 100 Electric Pianos ________________________ 25 Electric Rectifiers __________________ 11 Electric Stoves _________________________ 10 Electric Welders _______________________ 2 Arc Lights _________________________._ 30 Total__________________________21,078 204 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR FROM INSPECTION FEES January ___________________________$ 112.50 February _________________L ________ 112.00 March ____________________________ 144.50 April ____________________________ 120.00 May _____________________________ 147.50 June _____________________________ 124.00 July ______________________________ 112.75 August ____________________________ 114.25 September _________________________ 169.75 October ___________________________ 127.75 November ___________________-______ 137.50 December _________________________ 88.00 Total _________________________$1,510.50 EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR Gasoline and Oils used__________________$ 17.48 Repairs, replacements, and parts for motorcycle..___ 76.40 Printing and Stationery._________________ 17.00 Uniforms ________________________... 29.95 Salary ___________________________ 1,500.00 $1,640.83 FIRES CAUSED BY ELECTRIC WIRING 1 Caused by grounded wire on roof. 1 Caused by cross of high tension on cut-in. 2 Caused by lightning. 1 Caused by leaking gas on a combination fixture by a short circuit. 1 Caused by an electric iron, carelessness. 1 Caused by cloth being used around an electric globe to darken room. 7 Total. - MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 205 I have recommended that the city ordinance governing the charge for electric inspections be amended, which is at this time taken up by City Council. ELECTRICAL FIRES AND HOW CAUSED I beg to state that at this time with but few exceptions the wiring in the City of Savannah is very good. During the year we experienced a few electrical fires which were caused from different things. One was caused by poor insulation at the combination fixture, which of course set fire to the laths. I am endeavoring to overcome fires of this nature by requiring the electricians doing work in the city to either replace the plaster at the outlets on finished walls, or install a steel plate or outlet box, which will make them practically fireproof, and.will eliminate fires of this nature. We had a fire caused from a cut-in wire being grounded against a metal cornice of a roof. ,1 will say right here that I am requiring the removal of remodeling of all dead cut-ins. I have taken this same stand regarding open and exposed work in buildings within the conduit district, either on the inside or outside, by not allowing such work to be done. This I think will remove a good many fire risks, that would otherwise show up. As a rule, when this department responds to a call which turns out to be an electrical fire, it develops that it is caused by leaking gas, and in a few cases high tension. It is a very difficult matter to start an electrical fire in a building where gas is not installed, as for instance in case of lightning striking the wires; most buildings are so wired as to take care of high tension current, it being taken direct to the ground at the entrance. Even if it's a combination fixture, and there is a slight discharge of the gas, it will result in little damage unless there's gas enough discharging to ignite. Along this line will say that I am recommending to all electrical contractors, and asking their assistance in trying to separate the gas from the electrical fixtures. In this way I feel sure that if it is carried out from year to year, electrical fires will be eliminated. During the year several fireproof buildings have been wired, consequently the fire district is in better 206 MAYOR'S AN'XUAL REPORT shape than ever before. I would also say that electrical equipment is increasing each month. Thanking you and the entire department for your valued assistance during the year, also the electrical contractors of the city at large, for their support in assisting me to improve the electrical wiring of the city. I wish to also thank them for their promptness in correcting defects, and I respectfully ask their continued assistance and support during the coming year. Yours very truly, J. C. McDOWELL, Electrical Inspector. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 207 REPORT OF FIRE ALARM SERVICE, YEAR 1915 T. P. SANDIFORD, Superintendent Fire Alarm and Telegraph SAVANNAH, GA.., December 31, 1915. MR. JOHN H. MONROE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to make the following report of the Fire Alarm Service for the year ending December 31, 1915, together with an inventory of the Fire Alarm System, a resume of the year's work, and my recommendations for the year 1916. INVENTORY , City Hall equipment___________________$4,000.00 Engine House equipment________________ 3,500.00 Outside Gongs and Indicators____________ 300.00 Two Tower Bells and equipment____________ 4,000.00 106 boxes (fire alarm)__________________ 14,250.00 Overhead wire and fittings________________ 2,500.00 Cables, conduit, manholes, and posts____________ 7,500.00 Extra material and equipment________________ 200.00 Total _______________________$36,250.03 FIRE ALARMS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR Fire alarms from street boxes________________ 113 Fire alarms pulled at 12 M. (test boxes)__________ 292 False alarms from street boxes________________ 20 Total ____________________________ 325 208 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT The condition of the Fire Alarm and Telegraph System as a whole has been greatly improved during the past year; cables and overhead wires having been worked on at every available opportunity. The storage battery system that operates the alarm circuits and instruments were all fitted with new battery plates. Fire Alarm Box 74, located on the old Gordon Wharf, has been moved to Augusta avenue and DeLyon street, and its number changed to Box 522. Fire Alarm Box 54, located at Bay and Mill streets, has been moved to Waters avenue and Thirty-third street, and its number changed to 217. Fire Alarm Box 91, located at River and West Broad streets, has been moved to Bay and West Broad streets, and its number changed to 54. Fire Alarm Box 512, located at Bay and West Boundary streets, has been moved to Gwinnett street and Stiles avenue. HURRICANES AND SNOW STORMS There were no hurricanes or snow storms during the year to cripple the service., but several severe lightning and wind storms prevailed. The damage done by these, however, was practically in each instance repaired the same day it occurred, and did not result in the loss of any equipment. DATES THE SYSTEM WAS INTERRUPTED FEBRUARY 11, 1915. Some one removed the fuses from cutout box at Jones lane and Lincoln street, opening number seven (7) circuit until trouble could be located and remedied. This again occurred on March 7, 1915. MARCH 19, 1915. Lineman from the .Savannah Electric Company, while working at Louisville Road and Dooley avenue, made several faulty connections on our wires, which resulted in irregular taps coming in for about an hour or more. JULY 3, 1915. Fire Alarm Box 64 was pulled for a fire and it failed to operate, due to another box being pulled for a fire at the same time. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 209 AUGUST 31 1915. Fire Alarm Box 52, was pulled for a fire and failed to operate, due to the box having been damaged by a lightning storm some three days previous. Through this day and the first part of the following month (September) taps would come in at irregular intervals from number two (2) circuit. These taps were no doubt being sent in by some one in a position to do so, and then not be easily caught, as was demonstrated by the fact that they ceased immediately when I began investigations at the suspected locations. In addition to the usual amount of minor troubles and features that develop on tests, beg to state that from September 9 to 20, 1915, interruptions to the service was occasioned several times for short periods by repair men of the Southem Bell Telephone Company, working on the Seaboard Air Line Cable, through which Box 324 is connected. NOVEMBER 8, 1915. Fire Alarm Box 19 was pulled for a fire and failed to operate, due to the hard rubber button on the plunger rod of the non-interference attachment having been burned on one side at some previous time, and not detected before it had caused the failure. NOVEMBER II, 1915. Fire Alarm Box 522 was pulled for a fire and failed to operate, which was due to the party closing the door immediately after pulling the hook down. NOVEMBER 28, 1915. Fire Alarm Box No. 6 was pulled and failed to operate, due to the fact that it was pulled while another box was being pulled. CHANGE OF SIGNALS Signals have been changed in such a manner that two taps are now sent in when a fire is under control, and again two taps when the apparatus has returned to its quarters. One tap at twelve (12) o'clock noon, in place of two taps as heretofore. On October 12, 1915, the tower bells were tolled for the funeral of Mayor Richard J. Davant. On three (3) occasions the department responded to alarms that were occasioned by irregular taps, due to faulty connections in cables where repairs were being made. 210 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT In my former reports I have called attention to the needs of the outlying districts where additional boxes should be placed. I am here pleased to report that our requirements for the next three (3) years has been provided for as far as new boxes are concerned, and that the first shipment is expected to arrive in the near future, at which time the work of installation will be inaugurated. RECOMMENDATIONS I would recommend that a tape register with a time stamp be provided for headquarters, to get and prepare more accurate data on each alarm and interruption of service. This if tried out would be found to be practically indispensable. I also recommend the purchase of three (3) six-inch gongs, one to be placed at the Chief of the Fire Inspector's residence, one for the City Hall, and one for the second floor of Fire Headquarters. The work of my assistant, Mr. E. H. Todd, during the past year has been of great help, and I desire to commend him for his faithful and intelligent service, without which my showing at this time would be much less creditable. During the coming year, if he remains in this department, I hope to make many changes and additions that will further improve the service. In conclusion I would respectfully refer you to all previous recommendations, not contained in this report, some of which are more needed at this time than when first mentioned, but as they are on record in previous reports, are omitted here. Yours rspectfully, T. P. SANDIFORD, Superintendent Fire Alarm and Telegraph. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 211 REPORT OF J. C. TYSON, CHIEF FIRE INSPECTOR, YEAR 1915 SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1915. MR. JOHN H. MONROE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I have the honor to submit herewith my annual report for the year 1915, which covers in detail the duties performed by the Inspectors, together with the number of inspections made and defects found and corrected. During the year there were 57,393 inspections made by this department, as shown elsewhere in this report. The majority of the defects found were caused by inflammable material in the buildings and yards, defective stovepipes, and defective fireplaces and flues. I invite your attention to my last year's report relative to the construction of new buildings, with regards to fireplaces and flues, as well as the careless manner in the installing of stovepipes. A marked decrease in fire losses during the year is shown elsewhere in this report as compared with previous years. Your Chief Inspector has for a second time made an earnest effort to ascertain the actual values of properties and the losses thereon, as well as the insurance carried and their losses. I have been aided in this very materially by the local insurance agents and the building inspector, and I wish to extend my thanks to them for their kindness. * The value of property involved that the fire department was called to within the city limits amounted to $8,502,067.50, and loss $122,746.02, or 1.44 per cent., as compared with 3.6 per cent, loss during the previous year. In my last year's report I referred to the necessity of an ordinance covering theatres and moving picture houses, relative to 212 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT entrances, exits and standing room, and I urged that some definite action be taken thereon. I am indeed glad to welcome the auto supply wagon and suggest that the Inspectors be instructed how to operate it. The Inspectors in this department have been zealous in the performance of the various duties assigned them, and are accomplishing a great deal of good in the prevention of fire hazards. The office space assigned this department is entirely too small and I urge that better and more adequate accommodations be furnished as soon as possible. The Chief Inspector is badly handicapped in the performance of his various duties by not having a vehicle of some kind at his disposal. As we have had an unusual number of grass fires during the latter part of the year, I suggest that the property owners be required to have all grass and weeds cut during the fall of the year, thus obviating the dangers that arise from this cause. A very large percentage of our fires are due to carelessness caused by the public being uninformed as to the. dangers of fire which menace life and property. It is almost impossible to believe that, with the high standard of intelligence of our citizens, this carelessness, these avoidable fires, would continue if our people were made to realize understandtngly what the hazards and dangers are, how they can be avoided and what the cost of life and property will continue to be if these dangers are not eliminated. The public should be taught not only the lesson of fire prevention, but the personal responsibility of each individual in this great question. The problem of teaching the public is a great one; it requires an extensive, intelligent and complete campaign that will reach everyone, but who_can reach the public best is the question? The work might best be started in the public schools. The school authorities should be induced to incorporate in their instructions the subject of fire prevention. The daily papers should also, at stated intervals, publish certain "dont's" with a view of instructing the people. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 213 If we are to be an up-to-date and progressive city, we should look to the better conditions of overhead wires, particularly in the business section, and endeavor to work out some plan looking to the doing away with the overhead construction entirely, and placinging all wires underground; to accomplish this would require the co-operation of all city departments to work in harmony with the Public Utility Companies in the accomplishment of such a plan. The advantages to the city from such a change would be to remove a lot of unsightly poles and wires, thereby making our city, more beautiful and diminishing the hazards from the standpoint of fire and the protection of life and property to a great extent. RECOMMENDATIONS I recommend that at least one more Inspector be appointed. The salaries of Inspectors who have served this department for two or more years be increased to $100.00 per month, and those who have served one year or more be increased to $95.00. I further recommend that the Chief Inspector be furnished with a vehicle to better perform his duties. In conclusion I desire to express my thanks to the Inspectors who have labored with me, for their loyalty and cheerfulness in responding to all calls both day and night. I also wish to thank the officers and members of the Police Department for the assistance rendered the Inspectors. To the managers, operators, and employees of theatres and moving picture houses, I wish to express my appreciation for their cordial co-operation. Permit me to express to you my thanks for the many kindnesses shown us during the year, to First Assistant Chief Toshach, and Second Assistant Chief Thos. J. Fogerty, and Secretary Volney B. Jones, I extend my thanks for the courtesies shown. Respectfully submitted, JAMES C. TYSON, Chief Fire Inspector. REPORT OF FIRES FOR Till. YEAR 1915 SHOWING ACTUAL VALUES AND LOSSES SUSTAINED TOGETHER WITH INSURANCE CARRIED AND AMOUNTS SAVED Months 1 January _ _ February _ March __ April May ___ . Tune ._.. July ______ August _ _ September October _, November _ fecember _ Value ofBuildings $ 882,025.00 040,487.00 311,475.00 ..".6,200.00 858,882.50 182,600.00 146,600.00 173,650.00 317,350.00 409,4^5.00 C55.420.00 028,885.00 $4,061,899.50 1 Value ofContents ? 718,000.00 650,450.00 184,790.00 134,915.00 28D.630.00 145,250,00 67,450.00 290,725.00 261,350.00 123,070.00 236,263.00 438,275.00 $!!,540,168.0Q j3 3f 3 g Si,fioo,925,oo 1,290,937,00 496,265.00 301,115.00 646,512.50 327,850.00 214,050.00 464,375.00 578,700.00 532,495.00 S91.683.00 1,067,160.00 $8,502,067.50 Loss onBuildings $ 706.50 3,122,39 1,165,90 2,115.28 595,50 2,248.00 804,17 720.75 60.50 833.00 8,986.57 ' 7,985.80 $ 29,344.36 1 Loss on Contents $ 6,274.00 2,534.00 908.2S 5,266.62 503.00 478,00 692.75 724.84 847.20 1,753.00 8,294.50 65,125,50 $ 93,401,68 M 3 1 ? 6,980.60 5,656.39 2,074.15 7,381.90 1,098.50 2,726,00 1,496,92 1,445.5!) 907,70 2.-586.00 17,281.07 73,111.30 $ 122,746.02 1 Insurance o Buildings $ 652,275,00 546,200.00 190,500.00 111,700,00 331,200.00 96,000.00 86,767.00 94,300.00 159,250.00 277,500.00 3ft2.100.00 350,100,00 $3,197,893.00 I Insurance o Contents $ 622,150.00 584,600.00 145,780.00 105,850.00 262,350.00 94,200.00 28,200.00 268,200.00 - 163,800.00 48,800.00 91,700.00 278,850.00 $2,684,480.00 Total Insurance hi, 274,425.00 1,130,800.00 336,280.00 .17,550.00 593,550.00 190,200.00 114,967.00 ,162,500,00 313,050.00 326,300.00 393,800.00 628,950,00 $5,882,372.00 Saved onBuildings f 882,218.50 637,364.61 310,309.10 253,764.72 356,287.00 180,357.00 145.795.8S 172,929.25 317,289.50 408,592.00 646,433.43 620,899.20 $4,932,240.14 Saved onContents $ 711,726.00 647,916.00 183,881.75 129,968.38 289,127.00 144,757.00 66,757.25 290,000.16 260,502.80 121,317.00 Total Saved $1,593,944.50 1,285,280.61 494,190.85 383,733.10 645,414.00 325,114.00 212,553.08 462,929.41 577,792.30 529,909.00 227,968.50. 874,401.93 372.149.BO 993,048.78 $3,446,071.34 $8,378,311.48 Percentage of Total liosn 1.4 per cent. Percentage of Insurance Loss 1.9 per cent. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 215 i K 1 T~~l PS K H II 05 -* 10 puooas uo -Ji -Q -ui PUB PUB S3AO)3 JB SAVOpUJ.il SSOJOV sxefl us sSuiptms puno^ puno^j saAtsopSxg; PUB pu-e ur hs ( iOCMcMf~COCMtOOr-O5 O> 00 *- CO O O I"* O3 O t^ i^poo^comocot^co^ CM **t* >n r~ *tf* *i* m o> CM o co *"* ~ oo-^r^co ocooOTfoo co_ co_-^_ o, ^ oo r^ oo o o_t~^ co o r- f- CM CO 00 00 O O in oo r- en o oo ^* Is*- ^* ^* m ^t* oo "- t*^ ~~ mO>'l't~'U2<33rt *r-ooooocor-CMo>ooo 1 /5!OCOCM^< r- co co CM oo co ' CM CM Tf in Ol CM Tf ( " CO * CM CM i m < r~ CM co OJ o CM CM CO m iu>cooocor~ 11~ o> i i i i i i ojr-CMr-coco O'*1 - -_ . -- oo 1 CO 1 I CM . CM ca CO oiOOmoocMT in-hindoiOcooooot^ < cocot-~-j< o o>cor-~t-~r~CMoor~T(< oo CO t"~ C5> CO O O U3 < O5 * O "^ cocomr^-incocOkOiou^r^-C) - j- _ embe " ber mber "C ._ >% bO "ri S > ex * = 3 u o -- * ^4<: 3 oo o z FIKE INSPECTOR'S REPORT 1915 Months January _ ____ February ___ __ _ March _____ _.^__ _ April _ May ______ __ ____ June _____ July August _ __ _ _ __ September __ _____ October ____ _ _ November ____ __ December __________ Third K.Oon Inspection 59 263 352 51 79 344 163 215 197 371 Fourth O.K. on Fifth and Inspection 47 41 17 169 45 75 39 174 Broken "Window Ordered Glass Repaired 1 2 1 4 2 3 Places with Gasoline on Hand 73 30 4 25 5 3 3 8 41 19 27 Metal Ordered Under Aroundor Stoves 72 67 20 18 54 109 37 16 33 44 27 42 Gasoline Tanks Underground 1 1 3 4 1 1 c o I*- O'E s HE& 298 503 705 456 464 569 119 109 282 160 201 193 ' Out Parties on Second Visit 60 204 562 303 214 208 379 188 278 294 171 186 Doors andWin Buildings dows in Obstructed i 2 4 3 6 5 13 19 25 Duties Special Such Answer- as Ing Alarms, Etc. 101 87 179 61 70 91 103 141 192 201 216 290 2 Sfc Ef ** BJ 292 255 180 164 383 239 161 255 364 87 418 147 o & .5 09 Of 1 1 1 1 1 Docket Cases ] 1 1 1 2,094|_607| 13) 235| 539) 1114,05913,044) 77) 1,932| 2,945| 4| 4 K O o -3 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 217 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF MACHINERY FOR YEAR 1915 SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1915. MR. JOHN H. MONROE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I have the honor to submit to you herewith my report of the operations in my department for the year 1915: At the close of the year I find the different fire apparatuses of the department, with but few exceptions, in excellent working order. In addition to. my daily and weekly inspections of the machines in this department, I have attended all night and day alarms, with the exception of that time when I was unfortunately laid up sick. During the year I have turned out from the shop four hundred and ten (410) different jobs, which consumed altogether something like 2,500 hours. This besides the many calls, both day and night, for minor repairs and adjustments. In my last year's report I recommended the purchase of a large lathe and shaper, which is needed as bad or worse than it was last year. It's something that a department as large as this one should under no condition be without. With the valued assistance of my assistant, Mr. S. W. Peck, and the help of Private Bell, of Engine Co. No. 7, I have been able to keep the department up to the standard, so far as repairs and replacements are concerned. Yours very truly, WALTER L. ZEALEY, Superintendent of Machinery. 213 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINER FOR THE YEAR 1915 SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1915. MR. JOHN H. MONROE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: We respectfully submit herewith a report of the examinations held by this Board from January 1, 1915, to December 31, 1915, and our recommendations for the year 1916: EXAMINATIONS HELD Applicants passed on first examination____..________ 2 Applicants passed on second examination._-_________ I Applicants failing on first examination_i_____ 2 Total number examinations_______________ 5 CERTIFICATES ISSUED Number of certificates issued___________________ 3 Number failing to receive certificates.__________ 1 Total number applicants_________________ 4 A RESUME OF THE WORK DONE BY THE BOARD The duties of the Board as prescribed by the city ordinance is the examining of anyone desiring to engage in the electrical wiring, construction and repair business in the City of Savannah. Our work has been, however, largely instructive and educative to the end that applicants failing to pass have been in" nearly every instance given individual instruction by members of the Board, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 219 preparing them for the next examination. This was found necessary to pass experienced electricians who were deficient in either technical knowledge or mathematical training, both of which are essential to superintendents and foremen. No regular meetings of the Board have been held. Applicants desiring to stand examinations, have been required to give notice Kirough the Electrical Inspector. Meetings are held whenever found convenient. We respectfully recommend that compensation to the journeyman electrician serving on the board be provided for, as his duties require his attendance on the Board at any and all times when examinations are desired wh'ich often consume the greater part of an afternoon or evening and interfering with his regular employment or business. We also recommend that the ordinance be amended giving the Board authority to charge applicants a fee for each examination held. This will provide a fund to cover expenses of the Board, including compensation for the journeyman member. In conclusion permit us to say that we have endeavored to raise the standard of electrical wiring, construction and repairs in the City of Savannah, by certificates of satisfactory examinations, only when applicants have shown that they were thoroughly qualified to do or direct work of this character, and as stated above, when deficient in any particular the applicant has been given instructions and advice by members of the Board. We feel that we have been successful in improving local electrical conditions as we have on several occasions been given testimony to this effect, by applicants who failed on their first examination and who were enabled to pass very creditably after further preparation. Yours very truly, J. E. JORDAN, Chairman. 1. P. SANDIFORD. J. C. McDOWELL. 220 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT REPORT OF MOVING PICTURE OPERATORS EXAMINING BOARD FOR YEAR 1915 SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1915. MR. JOHN H. MONROE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: We beg to submit to you our second annual report for the work done during the year 1915: NUMBER EXAMINATIONS HELD First-class operators passed on first examination________ 3 First-class operators passed on second examination______ 2 Second-class operators passed on first examination______ 2 Total number examinations held____________ 7 SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS HELD FOR TRAVELING OPERATORS Passed ________________________________ 6 Failed _______________________________ 1 Total We respectfully refer you to our recommendations of 1914 and most earnestly request that some action be taken thereon. In conclusion will say that we find -that the work of this Board is a great help to the department. It increases the safety of the public who visit moving picture houses, in having a competent operator in charge of the booth. Respectfully submitted, J. C. McDOWELL, Chairman. J. C. TYSON. I. I. REBESKE. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 221 REPORT OF CITY PHYSICIAN AS TO NUMBER OF CALLS MADE DURING THE YEAR 1915 SAVANNAH, GA., December 31, 1915. MR. JOHN H. MONROE, Chief Engineer, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to state that during the year 19151 have made a total of 291 calls to firemen in your department. I wish to state, however, that the number of serious cases have been few. The majority of the calls were made to firemen who were either suffering from colds or la grippe. Yours very tn ly, LLOYD B. TAYLOR, City Physician. 222 MAYOR'S AN'XUAL REPORT ALARMS MANNER OF RECEIPT MONTH BOX ALARMS TELEPHONES LOCAL FALSE TOTAL January__ 13 17 3 1 33 February 16 23 5 5 44 March __ 19 33 3 7 55 April ___ 10 16 2 2 28 May ____ 8 19 2 6 29 June ___ 5 17 1 2 23 July____ 6 11 2 _ 19 August _ 7 14 1 2 22 September. 8 11 1 1 20 October_ 6 17 1 _ 24 November- 20 32 4 4 56 December 15 74 9 6 98 133 284 34 36 451 FALSE ALARMS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR Boxes ________________________________ 20 Telephones _____________________________ 16 Total ____________________________ 36 DAYS OF WEEK ON WHICH ALARMS RECEIVED Sunday ______________________________ 54 Monday _________________________ 73 Tuesday ______________________________ 72 Wednesday ________________________ 61 Thursday _____________________________ 64 Friday __________________________i___ 60 Saturday ______________________________ 67 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 223 NUMBER OF RUNS MADE BY COMPANIES Engine Co. No. 1________________________ 50 Engine Co. No. 2_________________________ 87 Engine Co. No. 3_______________________ 79 Engine Co. No. 4_________________________ 122 Engine Co. No. 5________________________ 107 Engine Co. No. 6________________________ 88 . Engine Co. No. 7________________________ 61 Truck Co. No. 1_________________________ 33 Truck Co. No. 2_________________________ 16 Truck Co. No. 3_________________________ 87 Truck Co. No. 4_________________________ 43 Truck Co. No. 5_________________________ 42 Chemical Co. No. 1_______________________ 149 Chief's car ___________________________ 97 Assistant Chief's car_______________________ 209 i NUMBER FEET OF HOSE LAID BY COMPANIES Engine Co. No. 1_____________________ 17,250 Engine Co. No. 2_____________________ 19,550 Engine Co. No. 3______________________ 22,900 Engine Co. No. 4_____________________ 14,300 Engine Co. No. 5_____________________ 16,950 Engine Co. No. 6_____________________: 12,000 Engine Co. No. 7_____________________ 9,650 Totals ________________________ 112,600 NUMBER GALLONS CHEMICALS DISCHARGED Engine Co. No. 1_____________________ .516 Engine Co. No. 2_____________________ 750 Engine Co. No. 3_____________________ 507 Engine Co. No. 4______________________ 859 Engine Co. No. 5______________________ 606 Engine Co. No. 6_____________________ 408 224 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Engine Co. No. 7_____________________ 68 Chemical Co. No. 1____________________ 3,853 Total ________________^________ 7,567 NUMBER FEET LADDERS RAISED BY COMPANIES Engine Co. No. 1_________________________ 56 Engine Co. No. 2_________________________ 168- Engine Co. No. 3________________________ 90 Engine Co. No. 4_________________________ 104 Engine Co. No. 5_________________________ 160 Engine Co. No. 6________________________ _ Engine Co. No. 7________________________ __ Truck Co. No. 1_________________________ 399 Truck Co. No. 2_________________________ 25 Truck Co. No. 3_________________________ 219 Truck Co. No. 4_________________________ 6i> Truck Co. No. 5______1__________________ 156 Chemical Co. No. 1_______________________ 230 Totals ___________________________1,675 NUMBER OF MILES TRAVELED BY COMPANIES Engine Co. No. 1_____________________ 62% Engine Co. No. 2______________________ 127% Engine Co. No. 3______________________ 149% Engine Co. No. 4______________________ 158% Engine Co. No. 5_____________________ 153 Engine Co. No. 6_____________________ 1121/4 Engine Co. No. 7_____________________ 108% Chemical Co. No. 1____________________ 257 Truck Co. No. 1______________________ 31% Truck Co. No. 2_______________________ 13% Truck Co. No. 3_____________________ 8414 Truck Co. No. 4____________________1__ 53% Truck Co. No. 5________________._____ 45% MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 225 Chief's car___'______________________ 200 Assistant Chief's car_________________ 489% Total _________________________ 2,045 ORIGIN OF FIRES HEATING Dwellings ___________________ 147 Businesses _________________________ 18 Others ____________________________________________ Total __________________________ 165 ILLUMINATING Dwellings _____________________________ 12 Businesses ___________________________ 3 Others __,________________________________________ Total _________________________ 15 MISCELLANEOUS Dwellings _____^_______^L_:.___________ 87 Businesses ___________________________ 76 Others ______________________________ 72 False _______________________________ 36 Total ___________________________ 271 Grand Totals ___~_________..______ 451 CAUSE OF FIRE ALARMS Smoke issuing_________________________ 365 Explosions ___________________________ 19 Foul chimneys ________________________ 31 False __________________._____________ 36 Out of city (not included) ___________________ 18 Tojal _____________ ____________ 451 226 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CAUSE OF FIRES Mischievous children ___________________ 36 Electric wires, etc.________________ 8 Overheated stoves and furnaces_______________ 11 Defective construction ________________-_ 3 Defective fireplaces ______________________ 14 Defective flues ________________________ 50 Flying sparks __________________________ 22 Foul chimneys __________________________ 31 Explosions _____________________________ 19 Carelessness _________________________ 81 Incendiary ________________________ 5 Unknown ____________________________ 122 Others ____________________________ 3 False ____________________________ 36 Total _________________________ 451 . HOW FIRES WERE EXTINGUISHED Out when department arrived__________________ 127 Brooms ______ __________________ _____ 27 Sand _______________________ ,_____ 3 Buckets water _______________________ 39 Pyrene ______________________________ 4 Chemicals _____________________.____ 145 Hydrant streams ___________________________ 40 Engine steamers __________________________ 30 False alarms _________________________ 36 Total ___________________.._--_-_.___ 451 FIBE STATISTICS, YEAR 1915 Month January _ ______ February ______ _ _ __ March _ _____ _ ____ April ___ ___ ________ May ______ . __ ____ June July ________________________ August _______ _______ September _ _ __ __ _ __ October _ __ _ ____ _____ _ _ November ____ __ _ December ______ _ _ _ _ Fire Originated in Brick, Iron Stone, Cement Buildings 11 4 8 4 6 4 7 4 5 6 6 9 74 Buildings "Wood 16 31 34 18 13 14 10 14 13 15 36 55 269 Other Buildings 5 4 6 4 4 3 2 2 1 3 10 28 72 I 1 5 7 2 6 2 2 1 4 6 36 Confined to Point 29 30 46 19 23 19 15 17 17 18 35 79 347 Confined to Floor 3 35 2 1 1 4 4 4 27 Confined to Building 4 1 2 2 2 2 2 11 3 29 Extended to Adjoining Property 2 11 2 6 12 Conflagrations $ 3 h 1 5 7 2 6 2 2 1 4 6 36 3e 33 44 55 28 29 23 19 22 20 24 56 98 451 Out ofCity 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 3 3 18 g > KJO W *0 O FIRES OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS 1915 Date Time Jan. 1 _. 2.45 PM Jan. 21 1.40 AM Feb. 20 .. 11.08 AM Feb. 23 9.40 AM Mar, 17 .. 6.20 PM Mar. 20 5.35 PM April 28 . 7.BOPM June 28 ,._ 4,45 PM June 28 5.45 PM July 14 12.45PM Aug. 12 .. 10.26 PM Sept. 27 _ 10.52 PM Oct. 6 3,40AM Oct 17 _. 11.26 AM Oct. 29 _. 1.30 PM Location Thunderbolt Road Blyod Heights Pooler, Ga. West of Stllea avenue Figg Island Louisville Road Waters Road Ogeechee Road Ogeechee Road Thunderbolt, Ga. Thunderbolt Road Fair street, near Augusta Road Twickenham Terrace West Stiles avenue McCarthy avenue, west of Stiles avenue Owner Savannah Athletic Ass'n J. B. Gotchell C. Patterson C. W, Weeks llyals Estate J. Rourke Co. Georgia-Carolina Lumber Co Frank Smith J. C, Farr J. C. Farr Mrs. E. Tllton W. A. Wlngate S. Williams and others (colored) M. B. Cavanaugh nyals Estate G. S. McCarthy Occupancy Bnll Park Dwelling and Store Dwellings Dwellings Dairy and Dwelling Schooner loaded with cross-ties Saw Mill Road House Dwelling Dwelling Dwelling Road House 3 1-story Dwellings Dwelling Dairy and Dwelling Row 1-story Dwelling! Value Property $ 10,000.00 4,550.00 t 5.300.00 325,000.00 6,500.00 2,000.00 1,995.00 4,200.00 1,450.00 3,900.00 3,600.00 3,000.00 1,100.00 Loss on Property f 5.00 2,500.00 4,800.00 14,000.00 60.00 5.00 1,995.00 2,400.00 1,325.00 2,427.50 1,900.00 28.00 18.00 Remarks Grass ami fences burning; other properties protected Prevented total destruction of this, and protected surrounding properties Protected surrounding properties This building destroyed, but surrounding was saved One man sent with four (4) extinguishers to put out fire This place four (4) miles beyond corporate limits, and hard work on the part of this department saved the plant One mile beyond corporate limits; prevented destruction entire property This place three (3) miles beyond city limits (Incendiary); prevented loss of property fncendlary; total loss; saved adjoining properties Protected all adjoining properties Saved surrounding property Protected all surrounding property Protected other adjoining properties Protected all adjoining property and saved dairy and dwelling Protected this and adjoining property FIRES OUTSIDE THE CORPOBATE LIMITS-Continued Date Time Nov. I _- 4.12AM Nov. 12 3.10 AM Nov. 23 '_ 10.55 AM Dec. 3 4.25 PM Dec. 4 __ 8.35AM Dec. 4 _- 4.10PM Dec. 4 9.56 PM Dec. 7 _- 10.56AM Dec. 8 . 3.55PM Dec. 9 1.20PM Dec. 9 2.34 PM Dec. 9 __ 5.0? PM Dec. 9 5.42PM Dec. 12 5.50 PM Dec. 14 4.49 PM Dec. 27 3.57 PM Dec. 23 _. 12.12 AM Location West Stiles avenue Jasper Springs, Augusta Road Washington street, Dale avenue Gfith street and Middleground Road Waters Road Lathrop avenue Montgomery, Ga. Vernon View, Ga. Thunderbolt Road Waters Road and Elec tric Road crossing Thunderbolt, Ga. Blyod Heights Avondale, Thunderbolt Road ."ifith and Bull streets McCarthy avenue, near .Stiles avenue Thunderbolt Road 57th & Jefferson streets Owner Ryals Estate C. Graham J. P. Smtrsky Mrs. Shakles T. Carter S. C. 0. Co. Miss E. Hatch W. N. Pratt R. Semkens Savannah Ath. Ass'n Savannah Electric Co. S. Byrd M. J. O'Leary W. W. Gordon Kstate W. Howard P. WIggins Savannah Ath. Ass'n J. McKenz;e A. Robinson Occupancy Dairy and Dwelling Road House Dwelling Stables Dwelling Works Dwelling Dwellings Dwellings Ball Park Lot Cross-ties Dwelling Vacant Lot Vacant Lot Dwelling Dwelling Ball Park Dwellings Value Property 3,000.00 11,000.00 1,000.00 220.00 235.00 3,000,000.00 5,750.00 17,500.00 10,000.00 1,700.00 6,000.00 750.00 2,250.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 $2,500,000.00 Loss on Property 1,300.00 11,000.00 625.00 220.09 25.00 75.00 368.00 9,036.76 1,700.00 122.10 5.00 450.00 (60,128.86 Remarks Prevented Its entire destruction (Incendiary); water supply too far away to reach this fire with apparatus available; department at two other fires at this same time Adjoining property saved Adjoining property saved Adjoining property saved Saved property from destruction Saved property from destruction Prevented total destruction Grass fire; property saved No water in vicinity to use Prevented entire destruction Grass fires; protected all adjoining property Grass (Ires; protected all adjoining property Property saved from destruction Property saved from destruction Grass and fences burning, but property saved Prevented destruction of property 32 nails. FALSE ALARMS 1915 Date January 17 _____ _ _ __________________ February 1 ______ _ __ ___ _____ February 21 ___ ___ _ __ ______ _ _ February 27 _ _ __ __ _ ___ ____ ___ February 27____ _ _ __ March 3 _ ________ _________ __ March 3 _ _ __ _ __ __ __ _________ March 11 ___ __ ___ _ _ . ___ __ March 22 _ _ __ _____ __ ____ ___ March 23 ___ ________ ___________ March 24 ____ __ __ ___ __ ________ March 28 __ __ ____ ________________ April 9 ____ __ __ __ ___ _ _ __ April 27 ___ _ _ ____ ______ __ May 6 ___ _ ______ _ _____ _ May 10 ______ __ _ _____ ______ 4) P 8.20 PM 9.10PM 7.05 PM 11.48AM 11.56AM 4.20 PM 11.48PM 8.24 PM 5.47 PM 3.33 PM 7.53 PM 7.13PM 9.34 PM 8.50 PM 6.50 PM 6.06 PM K om 26 523 49 64 131 523 216 29 34 Telephone 1 3 1H 1 4 7 2 Remarks 39th and Burroughs Wire trouble Bay St. Extension 36th and Burroughs o GO > X x c > r JO MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 23\ ts 1 U o M "S 6 p Cw pj2 J * P* 05 in CM S _ 3 S <0 "* <*3 o s a o g ^^ s< ^. N r^ in CO *Q ^ ^v; Jo a g 3 a ! ) 5 in ^ & * u i: jS o m g f^ !^ J S C cu 1 3 s! a X CD u, cv l^ Tj5 CO V* ""t* C a E 1 o ro Tf IX S ^p M Tf S ~- 1 | Xl u t-c 1 1 JD fe p- IO S , a a E 1 |^. QH OJ en 0 C W _o in/r point south of SOth Street_____________711 ?" iu-"5yt> SOth Street LaneFrom Hopkins Street to Florence Street ___________711 51st StreetFrom Hopkins Street to Florence Street _________..______________711 51st Street LaneFrom Hopkins Street to A. C. L. Railway right of way711 52nd StreetFrom Hopkins Street to A. C. L. Railway right of way___711 , Florence StreetPart of Lot 161, Colding Ward__722 700 Reynolds StreetLots 127 and 130 and parts of 12S, 128, 129, 132 Glatigny Ward_____-___741 7,721.31 Hopkins Street(Nelson property), Garfunkel Ward -___________________________721 15,201 Bulloch Street(Nelson property), Garfunkel Ward _________________________721 15,000 SOth StreetStrip 20 feet (Nelson property) Garfunkel Ward _____________________721 2,300. 225,730 272 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Deed Square No. Feet Whatley AvenueFrom Hopkins to 52nd Street_724 Hopkins Street52nd Street to Whatley Avenue__724 Stevens Street52nd Street to Whatley Avenue_-724 Bulloch Street52nd Street to 53rd Street___724 Florence Street52nd Street to Whatley Avenue-724 53rd StreetHopkins Street to Whatley Avenue724 52nd LaneHopkins Street to Whatley Avenue724 53rd LaneHopkins Street to Stevens Street724 J Montgomery StreetLot 45, Norwood Ward730 3,600 Montgomery StreetLot 62, Norwood Ward739 3,600 West Broad StreetLot 203, Coldinp- Ward___736 1,750 Auditorium SiteLots 21. 22, 27, 28, Jackson Ward Deed Nos. 728, 729, 731, 733, 734 and 737____ 22,000 Total _____________ 962,900 The deeds of transfer are on file with the Clerk of Council, and also recorded at the Court House. The total amount expended by the city for land acquired for opening streets for the year 1915 was $30,487.59. There was also paid for a tract of land between Vine and Paulsen Streets not chargeable to opening streets, $7,678.49. This tract was purchased in connection with acquiring land for the opening of Paulsen Street for sewerage right of way. There was paid for land from money available from the $600,000.00 bond issue for rights of way for sewers $4,554.52 during 1915 and $8,654.82 in 1914, for the same purpose, which land was acquired so that a street could be opened through same, where a sewer was constructed. The cost of the land purchased was prorated in a manner that would properly assess the cost proportionately between the money available for the extension of the sewer system for acquiring streets and the allotment for opening streets. The allotment for opening streets also includes cost of grading new streets, of which twenty-six thousand (26,000) square yards were graded during the year. This grading included 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th and streets in the tract known as the Parkside Land Company, 50th, 51st, 52nd, 53rd, Hopkins, Florence and Whatley Streets in the Wilkinson Tract, 39th and Terrace Streets MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 273 in the Morrison Tract, Paulsen Street from 37th Street to Anderson Street, 31st Street from Paulsen Street to Harmon Street, 32nd Street from Paulsen to Harmon Street. There was expended for this work $8,429.71. NEW PAVING: The paving of new streets was carried on regularly and continuously during the year 1915. The total cost of the pavement laid was $87,867.65. The principal paving done was that on Louisville Road, where the roadway was widened five feet, the street car tracks were removed from the side of the roadway to the center of the street, two bridges widened and the paving of this street resulted in a very marked improvement. The paving of Bay Street extension from West Broad Street to the Ogeechee Canal, with stone block, was a much needed improvement, and with the continuing of same to the city limits, which work at this date is completed, results in giving a good roadway of permanent material from the city to the manufacturing district west of same. Other pavements of asphalt block and brick were laid in the residential district. Some work was done for the Savannah Electric Company and the Ocean Steamship Company and others, who paid for the entire cost of the work. It will be seen from the tabulation below, giving the cost of area paved and material used that asphalt block was used principally for the residential district, granite block for the streets where there is heavy traffic and brick was used for the Louisville Road and to some extent for other streets. The granite block was so laid as to produce a pavement far superior to the older type of pavement where this material has been used. The method of laying was to carefully cull the block as to the depth and width, carefully preparing the bottom so that the various depths of block could be laid with the result of having a uniform top surface. Small crushed stone was used to partially fill the crevices, after which the pavement was thoroughly rolled with a twelve-ton roller; the Joints were then filled with concrete grout, mixed in the proportion of one part cement and one part sand. STREET PAVING DONE DURING 1915 FOR WHICH ASSESSMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE AGAINST PROPERTY OWNERS FOR COST OF SAME. STRKKT 42nd St., Montgomery to Florence ______ Gwinnett, Union Station Viaduct to Stiles Ave. Habersham St., 31st to 34th Sts. ________ Habcrsham St., 34th to 37th Sts. _______ C. of Ga. Viaduct, Louisville Road _ Florence St., 37th to 42nd ___ _ _ Harris St., West Broad to Purse _______ Bay St., West Broad to Farm _ East Broad, Gwinnett to Henry__ _ _ . Louisville Road, Canal to Stiles Ave. ____ West Broad St. front SavannahElectric Company _ _ ______ Liberty St. between Savannah Electric Company's Car Tracks _ _ Perry Lane, Bull to Whitaker __ _ Bay St., Farm to Ogeechee Canal Bridge I Aspt. Blk. Gran. Blk. Vit. Bk. Aspt. Blk. Aspt. Blk. Vit. Bk. Aspt. Blk. Vit. Bk. Gran. Blk. Vit. Bk. Vit. Bk. Gran. Blk. Vit. Bk. Vit. Bk. Gran. Blk. Gran. Blk. Gran. Blk. ;1 Y'ards Square 4,096.47 4,070. 633.16 3,609.32 5,210.98 758.32 3,746.69 1,343.27 2,518.15 6,034.9 6,561.36 664.62 1,893.47 34.6 74.6 139.3 3,716.5 I 1 Lineal Fet | 1 i 2,639.91 4,512.39 618.17 1,480.82 2,049.80 1,464.72 966.34 1,765.28 2,900. 3,883.97 1,612.33 Total ____ ______ _ ____ _ |4S,105.71|23,893.69 !Total Cost i, 6,993:13 10,346.05 1,137.91 6,184.06 8,929.47 2,081.33 7,626.86 2,212.68 S.510.89 9,321.21 12,168.60 943.97 3,544.19 37.05 300.76 2,168.29 8,361.20 r Third City's' One jProportion I' 2,307.56 3,448.69 379.30 1,638.40 2,390.87 2,S42~29 737.56 1,836.97 1,888.75 2,826.24 1,014.61 2,787.07 Intersecting City |and Streets |Uffies 280.16 2,308.31 639.97 1,403.66 993.45 40.48 444.86 1,195.66 806.75 1,289.28 i| | Property to Cost Owners 1 1I 4,334.96 4,589.05 758.61 2,636.84 3,378.07 4,091.12 1,434.64 3,229.06 2,581.86 4,845.71 37.05 300.76 2,168.29 4,284.85 ! Railroad Cost t Companies ! '1 70.45 1,268.85 1,756.87 2,081.33 3,654.94 3,689.90 943.97 2,529.58 Cost Square jper iYard 1.707 2.169 1.797 1 714 1.714 2.745 2.036 1.647 2.189 1.545 1.855 1.420 1.872 2.250 37,867.65|23,708.31|9,402.58|38j670.87|15,995,89| _____ i Cost Frn per Foot 1 1.748 1.529 1.227 2.213 2.333 1.735 1.527 2.081 1.303 1.455 S. E. Co. S. E. Co. S. &W. S.F.S.C. O.S.S.C. 3.457 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 275 The cost of this work was no more than the average cost of all the granite block pavements that have been laid in the city in the past. It is recommended that a thorough investigation be made of newer types of pavements that are being extensively laid in various parts of the country, to see if conditions both as to character of traffic, cost of material and climatic conditions does not warrant a change from the types of pavements heretofore used. At this writing an investigation has been carried far enough to warrant the laying of one course concrete, and this type of pavement will be laid for some of the streets during the fiscal year 1916. Asphalt block is excellent material for paving, but on account of the high freight rate, the purchase of this material atthis date is prohibitive, material alone having advanced from $1.24 per square yard to about $1.50 per square yard, due not to the manufacture of the material, but to the freight rate increase. Very few schooners come to this port at this time light for lumber or other shipments for the north. Street paving is one of the most important municipal improvements, and yet it is one that is most carelessly handled by many,municipalities. Very often types are selected by city officials, who have not made a sufficient study of traffic conditions or of types of material suitable for climatic conditions at the localities where work is to be carried on, and also thought is not given to the smoothness of pavements, the latter feature entering greatly into the cost of cleaning streets. This city has been able to lay paving material upon the natural soil without a foundation, and most of the pavements so laid has been of reasonable endurance, owing to the types of vehicles that have prevailed in the past, but with the rapid introduction of motor trucks it would be folly to continue a type of paving that will not have a foundation sufficient to withstand heavy motor trucks, which are bound to displace horse-drawn vehicles. 276 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT The writer, therefore, cannot recommend the continuance of pavements on the natural soil without a foundation, except perhaps upon residential streets where there will be light traffic and where heavy trucks will not be used. The one course concrete pavement has perhaps grown more rapidly in use the last two years than any other types. Even if the surface of this pavement, after a few years' use, should become roughened, or if some crack should form, there would still be the foundation which could be surfaced with an asphaltic preparation at a nominal cost. The writer also believes one of the very best types of pavements for residential streets, where moderate traffic is to be expected, is a concrete foundation four or five inches in depth, on which is laid 2-inch asphalt block or asphaltic concrete top. The advantage of the asphalt block is that no expensive plant is required to put on the surface or top coating. To put on asphaltic concrete would require a plant costing about $6,500.00, however, this city has at this time a large area of pavement, which is deteriorating, and which will deteriorate more rapidly in the future with the heavier traffic developing, and the plant referred to can be used advantageously in carpeting, with an asphaltic preparation, many of our worn pavements. , The work being carried on at the present time is by hired labor, the city purchasing necessary material. Most of the paving done by municipalities is by contract, and in most instances the cost of paving by contract is undoubtedly less than where it is done by hired labor, but the situation in Savannah is peculiar. The city has always employed a certain amount of white labor. Should paving be done by contract, the contractors would not employ this class of labor, and the force accustomed to city employment would be thrown out of work. If the city had a large amount of paving to be done, I am of the opinion that it would be best to contract for same; but with the nominal amount that is to be done from year to year, and with the increasing efficiency brought about by a more careful supervision of the MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 277 work, there is a question whether it is advisable to change the method of doing our work at this time. The total expenditures made for outlays for the year 1915 was $73,865.62, as against $43,223.98 for 1914. The excess expenditures for 1915 over 1914, is due to the larger area of street surface purchased on account of the extension of the storm water and house drainage sewerage system. HARBOR AND WHARVES DEPARTMENTS: The operating expenses for the Harbor and Wharves Department for the year 1915 was $3,465.13, as against $3,721.14 for 1914. Only a very small amount of this was expended for repair to wharves, most of the expenditures being for the salary of the Harbor Master and his clerk, and for incidental expenses pertaining to the office. The maintenance of Savannah Harbor by the Federal Government was satisfactorily kept up during the fiscal year. On December 31st, the general depth from the city to the deep sea was 28 feet, which depth is referred to as local mean low water. The controlling depth at the end of the year was 24 feet and this depth only existed for very short distances. During the fiscal year 1915 a very extensive improvement was under way by the Ocean Steamship Company. A new slip, with new terminals was well advanced towards completion at the end of the year. The city received $328.00 for wharfage fees for use of the new dock during fhe year. OUTLAYS HARBOR AND WHARVES: The expenditures for this department, for outlays, during 1915 was $520.00, which was expended for purchase of an automobile for the Harbor Master, to take the place of the launch previously used by him, which was sunk and rendered useless by a steamer, the owner of which paid the city for the loss of same. 278 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT EXTENSION OF STORM WATER AND SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM: My report for 1914 considered the work to be done with the money available from the bond issue of $600,000.00; also the proposals received for the work and the general description of the types of material that were to be used for this work. The contract work was well under way at the beginning of the fiscal year, and all of the work was completed before the end of October. The progress made by both contractors was most satisfactory. The following tabulation shows the character of the work and different class of material, together with the quantities and cost of same. The unit prices are not given, as these vary somewhat for the different sections: Character of Work and Cost Material Quantities Excavation _1_____________ 114,169.54 cu. yds. $130,416.23 Overhaul _______________ 56,820.7 1,704.62 Extra brick in place__________ 10,603 159.04 Reinforced concrete__________ 12,555.37 106,103.26 Stone mass concrete in place 443.11 3,340.60 Sand in place!_____________ 610.15 729.71 Steel bars in glace___________1,043,251.9 pounds 25,180.52 Manholes ________________ 2,013.83 feet 8,034.90 Manhole covers ___________ 198 2,340.00 Lumber _________________1,323,338.21 feet 34,069.90 Piling for main outlet sewer_____ 48,578.25 " 14,595.75 Extra cost __1_____________ 60 " 1,126.03 Catch basins ______________ 59 2,591.96 For main outlet sewer, intakes, tidegates, etc.____________ 981.73 Cast iron pipe_____________ 9,165 tons 274.95 General extra work (force account) Stubs, C. B. connections, etc.___ 4,132.84 Reinforced concrete box sewer 7'xl3' ________________ 2,848.9 feet Reinforced concrete box sewer c t inc]uded in ex. 7;xll'x6"._ _______. 3,936.7 cavation, concrete, steel, 4'nxlo" concrete box scwer lf)7022 ,. lumber, etc., noted above Reinforced concrete box sewer 4'x6' _________________ 1,458 o 90 tfl w*a O 280 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT U o rt- _o rt S e * ^ 'o ;> ^ 5 n.S x"u x w.s OOc- - - vq r-. t>- CM CM o\ * i^C CM uS t^! oC \fi CM CMCOOO^CCMO ? O _ "*"? CM" O *^l *C T3 *n " o o o o o cj o * -J O CJ O O O """" o CJ o o a o^ o o o o o o o U CJ O O O O U MAYOR'S AXN'UAL REPORT 281 The cost of each section and the amount bid for each section is shown in the following tabulation: 1 BID CONSTRUCTION Section 1-A ___________$136,994.00 $132,342.80 Section 2 _____________ 126,801.30 141,732.02 Sections_____________ 86,535.70 85,031.66 Section 4 _____________ 48,687.50 48,803.24 Section 6 ____________ 24,297.70 29,029.94 Section?_____________ 83,030.20 81,283.50 Sections____________ 21,182.10 25,187.33 Total ____1 ___________$527,528.50 $543,410.49 Construction ________________________$543,410.49 Bid ______________________________ 527,528.50 In excess of bid__________..____$ 15,881.99 The estimate of this office for doing the work called for was $535,000.00. The amount paid for construction $543,410.00. The cost of the work being but $8,000.00 in excess of the estimate, which, however, is accounted for by the fact that two chahges were made in the location of the sewers, which increased the original cost $3,000.00, and there was returned to the city by the Central of Georgia Railway Company and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company $2,939.00, covering the cost of extra reinforcement which was required under their tracks where same crosses Bilbo Canal, so that the cost of constructing the work actually proposed when bids were called for was somewhat less than the original estimate made by this office. The location of the sewers constructed are shown upon the attached drawing. The city, by hired labor, constructed 2,050 lineal feet of sewer on Florence street at a cost of $4,700.00. There was relaid 568 lineal feet of sewer by extra work with the contractors on Paulsen street at a cost of $3,075.41. The completion of the work accomplished a great improvement on the east side by having the old Bilbo Canal done away 282 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT with. The old drainage canal outside of the new concrete section has been completely filled in between Gwinnett street and a point several hundred feet north of Wheaton street. To entirely fill the old bed of the' canal outside of the concrete construction from the latter point to the Savannah River will require about 10,000 cubic yards of filling, which work can be done later on. A recent inspection of several of the lines of sewers that were completed under contract shows the infiltration or percolation of water into the sewers to be very small, in fact, less than the allowable amount for such construction. Bonds furnished by the contractors who did the work remains in force for one year after the completion of the system, and they hold the city harmless from any damage due to settlement and guarantees that any defects disclosed in material or workmanship within the year will be made good without cost to the city. A complete detail statement is placed on file in my office giving all the quantities for each class of material placed in each section by the contractors who did the work. There is also on file profiles and plans giving all necessary locations as to location of manholes, catch basins and other details necessary for office data. OGEECHEE CANAL: The agreement entered into between the City and the Central of Georgia Railway Company on October 10, 1914, provided for the diversion of Musgrove Creek Canal into Ogeechee Canal from where the first lock above the river was formerly located to where the canal entered the Savannah River. The work was started in 1914, and was completed during the fiscal year 1915. This required the dredging out of the Ogeechee Canal so as to give a free flow of the water to the river. The construction of a concrete and steel flood gate to control the incoming and outgoing tide. The construction of a new bridge where the canal crosses the Louisville Road. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 283 Besides the excavation, there were many old flats, much piling and an old flood gate. By an agreement with the Central of Georgia Railway, the city gave up whatever rights it had to the Old Musgrove Creek Canal, where same passes through the Central of Georgia Railway property, but in return the Railway Company conveyed to the city the right of way for the Ogeechee Canal from the mouth to the City Limits, which embraces approximately thirty-four acres of land and the right of way from the city limits to the Ogeechee river, embracing approximately one hundred and twenty-six acres. The Central of Georgia Railway advanced to the city $39,- 000.00 to pay for the physical work required for diverting the - flow from Musgrove Creek into the Ogeechee Canal. All of the work done by this office with hired labor, and all of the work proposed to be done to carry out the improvement was accomplished with the funds given the city so that this improvement did not cost the city one cent, and brought about a highly desirable improvement as to sanitary and health conditions, and is in every way to be considered one of the best improvements that the city has made in recent yars. The actual work done donsisted of the removal of approximately 75,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of approximately 30 cents per cubic yard, making a total cost of $22,500.00. The. cost of the concrete and steel flood gate was approximately $12,000.00; of the reinforced concrete bridge at Louisville Road $5,500.00, other miscellaneous work was done costing approximately $700.00, and there remained unexpended at the end of the year approximately $300.00, which will be used in strengthening the bridge abutments at Bay street. Since the diversion of the flow from Musgrove Creek to Ogeechee Canal, the Ocean Steamship Company have completely filled in the bed of the old Musgrove Creek Canal through its property with material dredged from its new slip. This work permitted of the abandonment of one of the city's bridges across the Musgrove Creek at Bay street, which bridge 284 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT would have had to have been replaced with a concrete structure this year had not this work been done. The old flood gate in Musgrove Creek would have had to have been rebuilt if the diversion of the flow from Musgrove Creek had not been made, so that the city escaped an expenditure of not less than $12,000.00 or $13,000.00 by having had this improvement made at this time. It may become necessary, and it is expected with the steady growth of the city that a surface water supply will eventually have to be resorted to give an ample supply of water to the city, and the right of way now obtained to the Ogeechee River may become a valuable asset to the city for a water conduit from the river should the water supply be taken from this source. ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING: All surveys and map work, both for general improvements and routine work was under the immediate charge of Mr. W. O'D. Rockwell, assistant chief engineer, who keeps a well defined system of all records and a complete filing and index system of maps and drawings. Last year was a very busy year for this department, on account of the rapid progress of the construction of the extension of storm water and sanitary sewerage system, the rehabilitation of the Ogeechee Canal with work of construction incident to same. Besides the necessary work done in connection with giving locations, grades, all the sewer work and other extraordinary improvements, the following work was done: Survey of lots for private parties_______________ 366 Plats made of the above lots for private parties______ 216 Measurements of street pavements for assessment rolls__ 9 Miscellaneous measurements and surveys_________ 222 Grades and lines for curbing, grading and miscellaneous purposes ____ 115 Levels taken for miscellaneous purposes___ 6 Profiles for street grades, etc.____________ 9 Street lines given during the year_,_____ 302 Grades and lines given for sidewalks_________ 102 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 285 Estimates prepared for street paving, grading, etc._____ 50 Maps and plats of lots____________L ____________ 13 Maps and plats of streets____________________ 10 Maps and plats miscellaneous_________________ 25 Tracing of lots_________________________ 21 Tracing miscellaneous_____________________ 64 Blue prints____________________________ 500 Miscellaneous reports, etc.___________________ 25 The amount paid to the city for surveys made by this department was $1,085.00. A tabulation of the land acquired for opening streets for drainage rights of ways and for other purposes was given in the paragraph upon outlays for opening streets and city lots. There was no land sold during the year. MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE WORK: A careful record is kept of all permits issued, and the following tabulation gives the number issued and for what purposes: House Drainage Connections_________________ 139 Water Connections _____________________ 551 Cleaning Sanitary Sewers._____________ 536 Cleaning Storm Sewers_____________________ 148 Cement Sidewalks ______________________ 210 Building Space ___________-__________ 105 Electric Signs __________________________ 39 Gasoline Tanks ___:____________________ 27 Trees Removed _________________________ 54 WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. Repairs to underground conduit________________ 1 POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY "Poles set _____________________________ 8 Poles removed _________________________ I SAVANNAH GAS COMPANY Repairs to conduit ______________________ 277 286 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SAVANNAH LIGHTING COMPANY Poles set _________________________ 112 Poles replaced ________________ 19 Conduits repairs _______________ 5 SAVANNAH ELECTRIC COMPANY Repairs to conduit__________________ 10 Repairs to tracks________________________ 32 Metal poles ___1____________ 12 Wooden poles set ________________________ 297 Wooden poles removed _____________________ 218 Total ___________________________2801 The number of permits issued for 1914 was 1,084, showing that a very great increased number were isssued in 1915 over 1914. BOARD OF PURCHASE: The Board of Purchase was organized two years ago. While a considerable saving resulted from the new method of purchasing supplies during the first year of its existence, the benefit of the new method of purchasing supplies has been more apparent during the fiscal year 1915 than it was the preceding year. It took some time for the various departments to become accustomed to the new method of making purchases, and in some instances the full appreciation of this method of handling this branch of the city's business was not at first appreciated by some of the merchants, however, the method adopted is now understood by all the departments, merchants and dealers, and they realize the fact that open competition is invited, with the result that close competitive bidding usually takes place whenever proposals for material or equipment are invited. The actual saving by obtaining satisfactory prices, is not by any means the total saving resulting by this modern method of making purchases. The control of making requisitions and fol- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 287 lowing up the orders of the various departments results in unnecessary buying; also standardizing such articles for the various departments as is practical, results in a decided saving to the city over the old system of each department buying independently as they liked. Below is a report of the Secretary of the Board of Purchase, giving in brief the action of the Board during 1915: CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PURCHASE. SAVANNAH, GA., February 19, 1916. MR. E. R. CoNANTj Purchasing Officer, Board of Purchase, City. DEAR SIR: With the close of the year 1915, two years have elapsed since the Board of Purchase for the municipal government was organized. During the year 1914 the Board purchased all supplies that amounted in the aggregate to over $100.00, and the regular daily purchases were made by the various departments of the city. In January, 1915; a new rule was established by the Board, which placed the buying of all supplies on a more systematic basis. The requisitions for supplies are now all presented to the Secretary of the Board, and in turn, an order is. issued after the requisition is carefully scrutinized by him. AH requisitions for supplies that would exceed $100.00, or that require a resolution of Council are acted upon by the Board of Purchase, prior to the issuing of orders. During the past year I issued over five thousand orders, and checked all bills presented against these orders, signing same before they were forwarded for a re-check by the Comptroller. By having requisitions presented for all supplies required by the various departments to the Secretary, the merchants of the 288 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT city are given an equal chance to compete for business, and the city's purchases are distributed more evenly to all. I have made an earnest endeavor to effect a saving in the purchasing of supplies wherever possible, and can say frankly that the citizens and taxpayers have benefited immeasurably by the system of purchasing now in vogue. It is impossible to accurately estimate the saving to the city, resulting from the installation of the Board, due to the fact that in prior years there was no correct method of statistical accounting used, and for further reason that the purchasing of supplies are increasing with the growth of the city departments. However, it may be confidently stated that without the Board of Purchase the expenses of the city would have been several thousand dollars greater than they actually have been. On account of the European War, prices on various materials have rapidly advanced, this being especially the case in drug supplies for the city dispensary. In this connection, I am glad to report that I was enabled to effect a saving at one time of $150.00 on the purchase of quinine. I have now installed an up-to-date system of filing, and the records of the office of the Board of Purchase are up to date. In conclusion I want to extend my thanks to the members of the Board for the many kindnesses shown me, and at the same time wish to commend the office of the Comptroller for valuable assistance rendered to the Board. Yours very truly, H. J. NORTON, Secretary Board of Purchase. INVENTORY OF PROPERTY UNDER MY CHARGE: At the end of the fiscal year a very careful inventory was taken of all of the stock of expendable material, supplies, equipment and tools. To publish a complete list of same would necessarily lengthen this report. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 289 A summary of the principal items together with the value of same is given below: Horses ____________ 23 Mules __________________ 120 Wagons, Carts and Buggies, 1-Horse Carts ________________ 60 Scavenger Wagons _________- 38 Miscellaneous Wagons ___ 13 Buggies ____________ 9 Harness, sets ______________ 103 Building city lots ___________ EQUIPMENT Water Sprinklers ____________ 3 Steam Rollers _________._____ 3 Portable Derricks ___________ 1 Pipe Testing Machines _________ 1 Concrete Mixers ____________ 2 Crushers with motor __________ I Machine Sweepers ___________ 3 Mowing Machines ____________ 2 Earth Sweepers _____________ 19 Precision Instruments, Incinerator __ Spare parts for Incinerator___________ Squegee Sweepers ___________ 1 Miscellaneous Equipment ____________ Sundry Tools and Small Implements_ Automobiles _______________ 3 Expendable Material (including paving material, sewer pipe, paints, oils, etc. __________________________ Engineering and Surveying Instruments ________________________ Total _______________________ VALUE $ 9,000.00 1,500.00 12,000.00 600.00 2,500.00 1,200.00' 700.00 1,000.00 300.00 600.00 100.00 200.00 700.00 1,500.00 800.00 1,400.00 1,500.00 1,200.00 6,500.00 900.00 $44,450.00 290 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT A comparison of the inventory taken at the end of 1915, with the inventory taken the previous year, and allowing for the purchase of articles during the year 1915, shows very little loss of small articles during the year, in fact, the loss entailed would hardly warrant a complicated system of keeping track of tools furnished the hands, as the cost of such would be equal or greater than the value of the tools lost during the year. SPECIAL WORK WATER WORKS : During the latter part of 1914 and the early part of 1915, analyses of Savannah's water supply made by representatives of the United States Public Service developed the fact that the character of the water was not entirely satisfactory, in fact, the water failed to comply with the standard set by the Government for drinking water for use on railroads, which covered interstate traffic. The contamination of the water was not at any time exces- sive, but it was well that the contamination was discovered before it did become serious, and before it became a menace to the health of the city. The operation of the water department has never been nor is it now under the control of this office, but I was asked in August to make a thorough investigation of the physical condition of the water works system, and ascertain if possible, the cause or causes of the contamination. This investigation disclosed a bad break in the main brick conduit connecting the wells on Stiles avenue with the Gwinnett Street Pumping Station. Eliminating the section of the broken conduit by constructing a by-pass over this section and doing other work that will be noted below, the temporary contamination of the water ceased and the supply became normal. At my recommendation Prof. Geo. C- Whipple, an expert sanitary engineer was employed to thoroughly examine the water situation and was asked to make recommendations, and a full detail report covering his investigation has beenx submitted to Council. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 291 Mr. R. B. Dole, geologist, and Mr. L. W. Stephenson, chemist, were detailed by the Director of the Geological Survey, upon request of the city, to study the ground water supply of Savannah, with special reference to its sanitary condition. A very complete and valuable report was submitted thereon to the Mayor and Aldermen on July 29, and another supplementary report on December 30, 1915. This investigation was done without any expense to the city. I have studied these reports, and have made a special study of what is required to extend the water supply, and have obtained from many manufacturers of air lifts and individual pumping systems tentative estimates for increasing our supply, and my report has been submitted to you giving recommendations for the water works extension and rehabilitation. The physical work that was done under my supervision, was, as stated above, the elimination of the brick conduit by constructing bulkheads in same and constructing a cast iron pipe by pass around the section that was cut out. All of the well heads and flange connections on the twelve wells on Gwinnett street were uncovered, examined and brick housing put around each with wooden covers. That portion of the brick conduit between wells Nos. 7 and 12 was thoroughly cleaned, pet cocks were put on the wells, the air lift system examined, tests were made of the capacity of the pumps and the air lift system. While the water was contaminated a Hypo Chlorine apparatus was installed at the Gwinnett Street Station and also at the River Station. This apparatus at the Gwinnett Street Station was later changed to a liquid chlorine treatment apparatus. The pump well, and the overflow ell outside of the building was covered. The open reservoir, 70 feet in diameter, at the River Station was covered with sheet metal, after constructing necessary frame for same, and other detail work was done, which is mentioned in my report to the Mayor and Aldermen. This work was done with the co-operation of Mr. Figg, Superintendent of the Water Works. The amount of expenditures made upon the work carried out under my supervision was approximately $8,000.00. 292 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT My recommendations consist of increasing the reservoir capacity, by building a reservoir of 2,000,000,000 gallons at Gwinnett street, installing a new air lift system at same plant, which with a new air compressor will bring about greater economy and greater efficiency in obtaining water from the aquifer with the construction of a new cast iron conduit leading from the wells to the reservoir and so constructed that a gravity flow of water can be obtained from the well heads tc the reservoir; which permits this conduit to be built near the surface of the ground. Further, as funds permit the installation of a new pump, the driving of additional wells, which when done, will result in the elimination of the River Station. At present the cost of pumping at the River Station is about $37.00 per million gallons pumped. The same amount of water can be pumped at the Gwinnett Street Station at a cost of less than $12.00 per million gallons; thus by the extension of the water supply at the Gwinnett Street Station, considerable saving will ensue to the city. Besides the above many minor changes are dwelt upon in the report. In closing my report I wish to briefly refer to the interest taken by the superintendents and assistants during the year. To each of my superintendents, Mr. G. W. Alien, Mr. L. A. East, and Mr. J. H. Heery, is due much credit for the marked improvement as regards the efficiency and good management of the work directly in charge under each of them during this year. I was particularly fortunate in obtaining the services of educated, and in most instances, experienced engineers for the inspection of the large drainage work and the supervision of the work was at all times thorough and carried on in a satisfactory manner. Regular inspectors who looked after service cuts, sidewalks, etc., applied themselves diligently to their work and a very marked improvement is noticed in the care which plumbers and others exercise in getting out necessary permits and in complying MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 293 with the regulations as to openings in streets for sewer and water connections. The undesirable element of the general working force have been pretty well culled out. To be sure, there is an unfortunate class of labor employed in cleaning the streets, which are more visible to the taxpayer and public than the working force upon other improvements, and it is asked that due allowance be made for this type of employees, many of whom have served the city for a long period of time, are well along in years and many are partially incapacitated or wholly unfit for hard labor. ANNUAL REPORT OP THE WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1915 J. P. FIGG SUPERINTENDENT nd ENGINEER WATER DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE ON WATER JOHN E. FOY, Chairman GEO. p. ELTON H. L. KAYTON JOSEPH P. FIGG _________ Superintendent and Engineer THOMAS J. SHEFTALL _______________ Chief Clerk WM. P. RIDLE ______ Foreman Extension and Repair Work ROBT. T. RUSSELL_/lssf. Foreman Extension and Repair Work SAMUEL COOLEY__- __________ Chief Water Inspector LAWRENCE P. CONE CHAS. B. PATTERSON _ EUGENE W. SIKES ____ WM. BARNWELL _,, .., FELIX WM. G. COOPER ____ WM. T. SMITH ______ ROBERT C. FETZER _ GEORGE R. SMALL ________ Meter Reader and Repairer THOMAS J. McELLINN _________ Turncock and Plumber THOMAS J. REID, first assistant __ ^ _ . ., . 0, cr Awrus D niTAD-rcoMAivT { Engineers Gmnnett St FLAVOR B. QUARfERMAN, engineer V n . _, ,. irtuxr t> orr? CD f Pumping Station JOHN B. SITLER, engineer _____ . I BLAKE M. COOPER ___________ \ Compressor Oilers WM. F. BOYLSTON ________ ___ I Gmnnett Street WM. J. KELLY ___________ ' ___ J Pumping Station JOHN M.THEE J 'MENDEr~"_i"_i".""r_7_7_ir_"_-i ^ water insPectrs c< , LEVI A. STANFIELD____________. Street J. ROY BEVILLE_ Pumpmg Statln JACOB LASKY ________________________ Florist SIFLEY F. COOK, first assistant __ 1 . ^TIO i- wriiiio - ( engineers CHAS. E. WILLIAMS, engineer ___ V n . . 0. .. /^UAO M M DOIIAC [ River Pumping Station CHAS. M. McBRIDE, engineer ___ J JOHN W. GAILLARD ________ ) .. JOHN C. GARWES _________ . I D . _ . ^ t. JOHN FLATHMAN_______________ ) ^er Pumping Station REPORT OF WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. Hon. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor. DEAR SIR :I have the honor herewith to submit the annual report of the Waterworks Department for the year ending December 31, 1915, including operation, expenditures and additions to system during that period. OPERATION The physical condition of the department during the past year has been satisfactory and operation safe. A noticeable exception however being a report of the contamination of water supply made by Dr. Joseph R. Ridlon, of U. S. Marine Hospital Service. This report was considered by the Committee on Water, and referred by them to the Health Department for investigation and correction, a full report of which will doubtless be included in the report of that department. ACCOUNTS The accounts on water have been handled during the year by this department and a satisfactory increase of receipts noted. By re-arrangement of accounting system, effective January 1, 1916., these accounts have been placed under the supervision of the Comptroller. OPERATING EXPENSES General Expenses Superintendent ____________________$ 2,000.00 Salaries of office clerks________________ 3,255.83 Inspection salaries ___________________ 7,963.49 Office expenses and supplies_____________ 61.20 Printing and stationery ________________ 227.60 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 299 Postage, telephone and telegraph __________ 231.00 Insurance ________________________ 271.40 Surety bond premiums ___________ 6.40 Total ______________________$ 14,016.92 Operation Gwinnett Street Pumping Station Fuel ___________________________$ 12,734.23 Fuel handling _____________________ 233.03 Lubricants and waste ___________________ 860.35 Wages __________________________ 13,844.74 Other expenses ____________________ 62.17 Steam furnished by incinerator_______i___ 3,655.00 Total _______________________$ 31,389.52 Operation River Pumping Station Fuel ___________________________$ 5,549.97 Lubricants and waste _________________ 195.24 Wages _____________________ 8,777.75 Other expenses ____________________ 141.15 Total ___________________$ 14,664.11 Maintenance Gwinnett Street Pumping Station Wages ________________________$ 11.00 Material ________________________ 1,838.89 Total ___________________$ 1,849.89 Maintenance River Pumping Station Material _________________________$ 436.26 Total ___$ 436.26 300 MAYOR'S A\TXUAL REPORT Maintenance Distribution System Wages __________________________$ 3,709.30 Material 26.70 Total _______________________$ 3,736.00 * Miscellaneous Expense Tools, Repair and Replacements ___________$ 17.10 Care of Live Stock ___________________ 520.61 Travelling _________________________ 100.00 Meter Service Expenses _______________ 1,091.80 Maintenance Vehicle Equipment ___________ 141.77 Plumbing & Turncock Expenses ________ _ 1,147.40 Furniture & FixturesRepairs & Replacements __ 34.74 Motor VehicleOperation __________. 4.65 Motor VehicleMaintenance _____________ 2.50 Total _______________________$ 3,060.57 A utomobile Automobile __^_____________________$ 500.00 Total _______________________$ 500.00 Miscellaneous Items Wells, Conduit and Reservoir ____________$ 8,937.22 Liquid Chlorine Apparatus _______-- 600.00 Total _______________________$ 9,537.22 Grand Total __________________$ 79,190.49 Outlays ExtensionsDistribution System __________$ 9,957.84 Total _. -_____________________$ 9,957.84 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 301 NOTEAmount of $9,537.22 appearing in report under miscellaneous items was expended under direction of Mr. E. R. Conant, Chief Engineer and Dr. W. F. Brunner, Health Officer, on account of water contamination and improvements to reservoir, conduit and wells at Gwinnett Street and River Stations. APPROPRIATIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS Amount Appropriated for Operating Expenses __________________$ 69,000.00 Extensions of Mains __________________ 9,537.22 Total _______________________$ 78,537.22 Amount Disbursed for Operating Expenses __________________$ 69,153.27 Miscellaneous Items __________________ 9,537.22 Automobile _______________________ 500.00 Extension of Mains ___________________ 9,957.84 Total _______________________$ 89,148.33 RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Total Receipts for the Year 1915____________$148,334.63 Total Expenditures ___________________ 78,090.49 Net Revenue __________________$ 70,244.14 THE TOTAL PUMPAGE FOR GWINNETT STREET AND RIVER PUMPING STATIONS IS AS FOLLOWS: GALLONS Gwinnett Street Station ______________ 3,333,449,750 Daily Average ________________ 9,132,739 River Station ___________________ 448,253,670 Daily Average _________________ 1,228,092 302 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Total Gwinnett St. and River Stations_____ 3,781,703,420 Total Daily Average (Both Stations) ____ 10,360.831 COAL CONSUMPTION TONS Gwinnett St. Station ____________________3,590.3 Daily Average ________________________ 9.8 River Station _________________________1,428.3 Daily Average _____________________________ 3.9 Total Consumption (Both Stations) _____:_____5,018.6 Daily Consumption (Both Stations) ____________ 13.7 EXTENSIONS OF MAINS LOCATION SIZE IN FT. IN. Park Ave. from Stiles Ave. to S. A. L. Shops_____2896 8 Maupas Ave. from East Broad St. to Paulsen _____1632 6 Ogeechee Canal West Side from Bryan St. to Crawford's Pickery ____________________1488 6 41st. St. from Price St. to Atlantic Ave. ________1464 6 37th. St. from Price St. to Reynolds _________1044 6 Ohio Ave. from Louisiana Ave. to New York Ave._1128 6 46th. St. from Bull St. to A. C. L. Rd. ________ 600 6 Price St. from 37th. St. to 38th. St. __________ 444 6 38th. St. from East Broad St. to Reynolds _______ 432 6 Total ________________________11,128 Total Miles of Mains, 88 Miles and 1138 Feet. FIRE HYDRANTS PLACED Northwest Corner Price Street and Seiler Avenue. North 37th Street East of Price Street. Northeast Corner 37th Street and East Broad Street. Northeast Corner 37th Street and Reynolds Street. Northeast Corner Maupas Avenue and Reynolds Street. North Maupas Avenue East of Reynolds Street. Northeast Corner Maupas Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. North Maupas Avenue East of Atlantic Avenue. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 203 Northeast Corner Maupas Avenue and Paulsen Street. North 46th Street West of Bull Street. North 41st Street East of Price Street. Northeast Corner 41st Street and East Broad Street. Northeast Corner 41st Street and Reynolds Street. Northwest Corner Park Avenue and Stiles Avenue. North Park Avenue and Johnson Street. Southwest Corner Park Avenue and Chapman Avenue. Northwest Corner Ohio Avenue and Alabama Avenue^ West Side Ogeechee Canal (Tison's Stables). West Side Ogeechee Canal (Crawford's Pickery). Northwest Corner 36th Street and Paulsen Street. Northwest Corner 35th Street and Paulsen Street. FIRE HYDRANTS REPLACED Northeast Corner Florence Street and 40th Street. Northeast Corner Bay Street and Ann Street. North Bay Street East of Farm. Southwest Corner 39th Street and West Broad Street. South Harris Street West of West Broad Street. Grass Plat Barnard Street and Liberty Street. Northeast Corner West Broad Street and Gaston Street. Northwest Corner West Boundary Street and Bay Street. Southeast Corner Gwinnett Street and Magnolia Street. North Henry Street at Subway. Northeast Corner Florence and 42nd Street. Southwest Corner Park Avenue and Barnard Street, Total to DateEight Hundred and Twenty-One. NEW VALVES PLACED Location SIZE IN INCHES Price and 38th Streets, North Side of 38th Street______ 6 37th and East Broad Streets, West Side of East Broad Street. 6 Maupas and Atlantic Avenues, East Side of Atlantic Avenue 6 Maupas and Atlantic Avenues, West Side of Atlantic Avenue 6 Maupas Ave. and East Broad St., West Side of East Broad St. 6 304 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SIZE IN INCHES 46th and Bull Streets, West Side of Bull Street_______ 6 38th and East Broad Streets, West Side of East Broad___ 6 41st Street and Atlantic Avenue, West Side Atlantic Avenue. 6 41st and East Broad Streets, West Side of East Broad Street.. 6 Ogeechee Canal and Bryan Street, West Side of Bryan Street 6 Ohio and Louisiana Avenues, South Side of Louisiana Ave._ 6 Park and Stiles Avenues, West Side of Stiles Avenue____ 8 Park Avenue and S. A. L. Shops________________ 8 Park Avenue and West Broad Street, E. Side of W. Broad St. 6 FIRE CONNECTIONS PLACED Location SIZE IN INCHES Ocean Steamship Co.________________New Slip 4 Frank & Co. ______________217 West Broad Street 6 U. S. Custom House___Southeast Corner Bull & Bay Sts. 2 Crawford & Co.___Hull St. West Side Ogeechee Canal 6 WATER METERS PLACED Thirty-one new meters have been placed during the year, making a total in service of two hundred and seventy-four. MISCELLANEOUS Broken Mains Repaired _______: ______________ 7 New Valve Boxes Placed _______________ __ 54 Water Shut Off for Leaks _________________ 520 Water Meters Tested and Repaired ___________ 58 Leaks Reported _____________1________ 21,549 Inspections Made _______________________204,902 Re-Inspections _________________________ 23,602 Cesspools Inspected __________________________ 750 Cesspools Repaired ________ 150 Gas Meters Tested _____________________ 10 Leaks Mains Caulked _______________ 25 New Taps Placed ______________________ 242 Valves Packed __________________-____ 100 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 305 Water Shut Off for City Taxes ______________ 13 Water Turned On _______________________ 10 New Nozzles in Fire Hydrants ____________ 6 Taps Placed in Wells, River Station ____________ 13 Water Services Transferred ________________ 46 Valves Replaced ____-_____________ 2 Drinking Fountains Placed ________________ 5 Fire Hydrants Location Changed ____ _________ 4 Mains Lowered (24-inch Bryan St. & Ogeechee Canal) _ 1 Fixtures Inspected _____________________ 850 Fixtures Inspected for Leaks _______________. 78 Water Turned Off for Leaks _______________ 64 Water Turned Off by Request ______________ 50 House Drainage Tanks Inspected _____________ 632 House Drainage Tanks Adjusted _______ 62 Removed (Six-inch Main Paulsen St. from 34th to 36th. 528 feet and replaced on acount of Drainage)___ 1 Removed (Four-inch main, Henry St. & Waters Ave.) _ 1 Removed (12-16-20-inch main, Indian Lane & Canal) _ 3 324 feet (24-inch main, Stiles Ave. By-Pass)_____ 1 AH valves and hydrants have been cleaned and packed when necessary. PUMPS, COMPRESSORS AND BOILERS The pumps, compressors and boilers at both stations are in good condition. Boiler Number 5 at Gwinnett Street was retubed and boilers Numbers 4 and 6 at same station were partially retubed on report of Boiler Inspector. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Main buildings at both stations are in good condition. Beg to report stable and oil house at Gwinnett Street in bad order and should be replaced by new structure; also beg to advise the need of a stock and tool room at Gwinnett Street. Grounds are in good condition as far as possible to keep them, constant hauling from destructor renders them unsightly. 306 MAYOR'S AXN'UAL REPORT i WELLS Our well supply in my judgment is adequate for all present and immediate needs, under test made during the past year, Gwinnett Street wells gave a yield of approximately 16,000,000 gallons, wells at River Station yielded 6,000,000 gallons, making a total of 22,000,000 gallons for all purposes. Our daily pumpage for the past year was 10,360,831 gallons, showing thereby a reserve supply approximately 12,000,000 gallons. On account of contamination previously referred to in my report, eight hundred feet of water conduit at River Pumping Station was abandoned by direction of Health Officer and wells Numbers 4, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 discontinued and concreted to a depth of one hundred feet. In order to augment supply wells Numbers 8, 11, 12 and 14, which were not in service were made available, thereby restoring supply to within 1,000,000 gallons of previous yield. RECOMMENDATIONS Would recommend that permanent roadway be constructed at Gwinnett Street Station to accommodate hauling of destructor refuse. Beg to call His Honor's attention to my report of the year 1913 in reference to purchase of an additional pump, preferably a 15,000,000 gallon for Gwinnett Street Station to which I now suggest the necessity of an additional Air Compressor. These services are necessary and I would respectfully urge consideration. In conclusion, I wish to thank His Honor, the Board of Aldermen, and the employes of the department for their cooperation in the successful management of the department for the past year. Very respectfully, J. P. FIGG, Superintendent and Engineer. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARK AND TREE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 - 1915 P. D. DAFFIN CHAIRMAN PARK AND TREE COMMISSION CHARLES S. ELLIS______Term Expires January 1, 1916 PHILIP D. DAFFIN ______Term Expires January 1, 1918 ISAIAH A. SOLOMONS ____Term Expires January I, 1918 THOMAS H. McMILLAN ___Term Expires January 1, 1920 ROBERT M. BUTLER _____Term Expires January 1, 1920 Chairman PHILIP D. DAFFIN V ice-Chairman CHARLES S. ELLIS Secretary ISAIAH A. SOLOMONS Superintendent WILLIAM H. ROBERTSON Foreman WILLIAM J. LOVE Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery (White Portion) A. B. LAROCHE Keeper Bonaventure Cemetery (White) J. T. McCORMICK Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery (Colored Portion) HENRY WILLIS REPORT OF THE PARK AND TREE COMMISSION SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, City. 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 ACRES Forsyth 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 _________________________ .16 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 Daffin Park __________________________ 80.40 Park in Southville Ward (not named) __________ .17 Tiedeman Park ________________________ 2.75 McCauley Park ________________________ 1.2 Solomons Park _:_________________=._____ 1.2 Theus Park _________________________ 1.2 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 311 ACRES Baldwin Park _____ Guckenheimer Park Entelman Park __. Kavanaugh Park ___ Vetsburg Park _____ Lattirnore Park __. Gaudry Park ______ Adams Park _______ Total ___________________________ 175.43 Total area of Parks and Squares _____________ 175.43 Laurel Grove Cemetery (White, 57.1; Colored, 60.8)__ 117.9 Bonaventure Cemetery __________________ 99.69 Total area of our public grounds __________ 393.02 FINANCIAL STATEMENT PARKS AND SQUARES There was appropriated ________________$ 14,250.00 There was expended _________________ 14,250.00 TREE PLANTING There was appropriated ________________$ 1,000.00 There was expended __________________ 999.95 Balance unexpended ______________$ .05 BONAVENTURE CEMETERY There was appropriated ________________$ 6,750.00 There was expended _________________ 6,750.00 LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY There was appropriated _______________$ 6,250.00 There was expended _______._________ 6,250.00 312 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT DAFFIN PARK There was appropriated _______________$ 500.00 There was expended _________________ 500.00 Special Appropriation Bonaventure Cemetery Artesian Wells and Water Mains There was appropriated _______________$ 500.00 There was expended _________________ 500.00 Special Appropriation Artificial Stone Walks Forsyth Park (Expended by Chief Engineer) There was appropriated _______________$ 780.00 There was expended _________________ 781.92 Appropriation overdrawn ___________$ 1.92 Special Appropriation Laurel Grove Cemetery Repairing Keeper's Residence There was appropriated ________________$ 300.00 There was expended _________________ 300.00 Special Appropriation Laurel Grove Cemetery Repairing Greenhouse There was appropriated __._______$ 150.00 There was expended ____ 149.98 Balance unexpended _________$ .02 * Special AppropriationColonial ParkRepairing Vaults and Tombs There was appropriated $ 300.00 There was expended _________________ 299.98 Balance unexpended __________$ .02 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 313 BONAVENTURE CEMETERY Receipts Received from sale of lots ______________$ 2,424.80 Received from burial fees _______________ 762.50 Received from care of lots _____________ 3,341.72 Received from water rents _______________ 967.44 Received from miscellaneous work _________ 1,359.77 Received from fees for deeds to lots ________ 52.00 Total amount paid to City Treasurer_____$ 8,908.23 i LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY Receipts Received from sale of lots, white __________$ 710.37 Received from burial fees, white__________ 1,575.00 Received from sale of lots, colored ________ 539.15 Total amount paid to City Treasurer _____$ 2,824.52 FORSYTH PARK The regular routine work was carried on as usual. We placed many new benches, also repaired and painted all others in this park. While on the subject of benches, feel that it is only right and proper to state that the wanton destruction of them still continues and certainly some'steps should be taken to protect the property of the City from vandals. Although the benches are placed in their proper positions and anchored down, still they are moved from their original positions to such other parts of the park as best suits the person or persons who may wish to use them and many times they are mutilated and destroyed, surely they should be protected for those who wish to use them properly. We earnestly hope that Your Honor will take cognizance of this matter and issue the necessary instructions covering it. 314 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT The walks have been edged and the gra$s kept mowed and in good condition. The fountain and fence have been repaired and painted and now present a most beautiful appearance. Through the courtesy of Messrs. John Rourke and Sons and The Savannah Press, we now have two iron tablets bearing the following legion regarding the fountain, one of these plates being on the fence facing north and the other on the fence facing south: I This Fountain modeled after that in the Place De La Concorde Paris, France. Was erected by the City of Savannah under a Resolution adopted by City Council 'March 4th, 1858. Committee on Design Mayor Richard Wayne Aldermen George A. GordonN. B. Knapp. We have rebuilt the large Wistaria arbor out of Red Cedar and Cypress and it is both very artistic and attractive in design, besides which it is exceedingly substantial and will be serviceable for a great many years to come. We have also planted additional Wistaria vines on it and they are making such splendid growth that in a very short time the arbor although very large, will be completely covered with this beautiful and graceful vine. We set out a number of very large Cedar trees throughout this park and are growing Wistaria on them. The beds bordering on the Huntingdon Street walk have been planted in Iris and same are making fine growth and will be very attractive. We have made a permanent planting around the fountain, using what is known as a formal planting, having a lawn, a hedge MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 315 of Pittosporum varigata next to the basin coping and specimens of Juniperus oblonga and Arbor vitae. The entire park was planted in Italian Rye Grass and has made a magnificent showing, giving the park the appearance of perpetual spring. We gave permission for the erection of two comfort stations in this park, same to face Hall Street and one to be between Bull and Drayton Streets and the other between Bull and Whitaker Streets but for some reason the said stations were never erected. We still have trouble with persons removing and destroying plants and shrubs, so much so, that it hardly seems worth while to expend money in that way. We trust, however, that that condition will improve so that we can carry out a comprehensive plan that we have in mind for the improvement of this park. There has been a certain amount of skating on the walks in this park and while some effort Has been made to stop the practice, it has not entirely ceased and we ask that it be stopped entirely as the walks were put there for the comfort of pedestrians and the skating takes away that comfort and safety to which they are entitled, besides doing very material damage to the walks themselves. While the Commission is always willing that the children be given ample opportunity for legitimate play and exercise, they are not willing that it should be done in a manner that damages city property, aside from the fact that they are using walks that were built entirely for pedestrians. The Commission has had complaints from elderly persons stating that they were actually afraid to walk on the walks provided for them, because the skaters nearly run over them and many times forcing them to walk on the grass to avoid being struck; now it is all right to think of the children and to give them plenty of wholesome pleasure but lets not forget the older persons, for most certainly they are entitled to just lots and lots of consideration from the younger generations, so let us think a whole lot about their comfort and pleasure, too, and try and make the last days of their lives just as safe, pleasant and bright as we possibly can. You know that even children grow to be old some 316 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT day and then they will think how very strange it was that they were not more thoughtful of their elders, so let us stop the skating on the park walks and give them up entirely to pedestrians to whom they rightfully belong, especially to those who have passed many of the milestones of life and perhaps have only a few more miles to travel before they pass on into the great beyond. We have planted new trees. We have removed the dead trees and trimmed others. We have planted a number of beds in Hydrangeas and are gradually getting away from the planting of annual and perishable plants and flowers and are going more extensively into the planting of permanent shrubs and flowering plants, so that we will always have something in bloom, no matter what season is on. Aside from the fact that .the caring for and planting of tender and perishable plants is exceedingly expensive, the effect is of such short duration, that the expense in our opinion is not warranted and that is why we are discontinuing the practice. The remaining Sphinx at the entrance to this park was so badly crushed by a falling tree during a storm, that it could not be repaired, so we have removed not only the remains of the Sphinx but the brick pedestals on which they rested. The Commission had been asking for an appropriation for years and years to continue the laying of the concrete walks in this park and were finally rewarded by an appropriation of $780.00 for the laying of a walk from Gaston and Drayton Streets to Hall and Whitaker Streets, this particular walk being designated by City Council when appropriation was made, and while this walk under the law comes specifically under the jurisdiction of the Park and Tree Commission, but as the resolution making the appropriation available, stated that the work was to be done under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and to avoid friction we did not contest it but beg here to respectfully request that in future all appropriations made for park work or park improvements be made entirely under the control of the MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 317 Park and Tree Commission to meet the requirements set out by law and for other reasons. We beg here to state that the entire work of laying this walk was performed by the Chief Engineer's Department and under his supervision and the Park and Tree Commission had nothing whatever to do with its actual construction and is in no way responsible for any of the work performed on same, but for its own information did make mental notes as the work progressed. The total cost of this work was shown to be $781.92, as per copies of vouchers submitted to us 'by the Chief Engineer's Department. We beg to respectfully call the attention of Your Honor to the fact that we are very desirous of completing the concrete walks in this park and beg to advise that the total cost as estimated by the Engineer's Department for the completion of all walks is a little over $3,000.00, and we earnestly hope that you will make a determined effort to allow an appropriation to cover this very much needed work. BULL STREET SQUARES AH of these squares were planted in Italian Rye grass and have been very much admired because of their striking green appearance during the winter months, when so much else is brown and uninviting, and we trust that we may continue this planting, for it adds so much to the attractiveness of our city. We have kept the grass mowed, the walks edged and the squares in good condition generally. We have removed the dead trees and trimmed such other trees as required it. We have planted out the usual flower beds and same added no little to the beauty of the squares. We are still annoyed by the countless number of thoughtless persons who continually throw waste paper and other rubbish in these squares, instead of using the receptacles placed there to receive it, and besides the cost of picking it up, there is another 318 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT and most important side, that of making the squares look dirty and appearing unkept, and so we urge that some steps be taken to stop this practice, for it need not obtain. We are not wedded to the waste paper sack receptacle idea and rather abhor them, but they were placed there as an experiment and we regret to report that the chief use made of them seems to be only by the man who picks the paper up, he using them for the dumping of his collections. It was our idea that if the receptacle proved of value and the public used it for the purpose for which it was intended, then receptacles of neater and more substantial appearance would be installed to take their places but up to this time we do not feel that the expenditure would be warranted, still, if the public proves the contrary to us, then we will most certainly do our part towards making them more nearly fit in with the landscape. Again we must .harp upon the unsightly paths made by the unnecessary crossing of the grass plats in these squares, and it does really seem that something could be done to stop this habit of thoughtless persons, for it simply ruins the entire appearance of the squares and no matter how well the balance of the square might be kept up, still its beauty is marred by the paths made across the other plats and we most earnestly ask that some steps be taken at an early date to break up the practice, for it seems that many of.our citizens are devoid of civic pride. GREENHOUSE We beg to respectfully advise that we have discontinued the use of the Barnard Street Greenhouse for the purpose of housing annual and tender foliage plants, as the greenhouse was in such condition that it was impossible to properly take care of them and as no answer was made to our continued request for an appropriation with which to repair it, and as the decay continued, the greenhouse has gotten past the repair stage and would require rebuilding throughout, and so we transferred such of our stock as we could to the greenhouse at Laurel Grove Cemetery and are taking care of it there along with the plants used at the MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT said cemetery. It is our intention to use all material available in the old Barnard Street Greenhouse for the extension of the greenhouse at Laurel Grove Cemetery, thereby concentrating our greenhouse department and decreasing the cost of heating and the labor incident to the operation of the said greenhouse, which in the end is bound to be more economical and efficient. THOMAS PARK, WELLS SQUARE AND DASHER PARK THOMAS PARK. We have planted Italian Rye grass as usual. The practice of skating still continues in this park and we earnestly ask that it be stopped as the walks were placed there for the use and same purpose as those in Forsyth Park and pedestrians can not have any comfort whatever while such a condition lasts and further these walks already have been very much damaged by skating. Trees and shrubbery were trimmed and shaped up and put in good condition generally. New benches were placed. The other benches were repaired and painted. Although there is a police sub-station in this park, the removal and destruction of benches is something that should but does not receive attention and a glance over this park will show benches to be away from their original positions, and you will find them lying in all sorts of conditions and in various stages of destruction, and we sincerely hope that some drastic action, if necessary, be taken to stop this uncalled for destruction of benches which have been placed there for the convenience and comfort of our citizens and visitors alike. It is indeed very discouraging and disheartening to say the least, to continually have the property under your charge destroyed and thereby having to constantly spend money on repairs and replacement, when that same money could be utilized in the extension of the comforts which we are trying so hard to afford the public. 320 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT It is with exceeding regret that we have to acknowledge that we get no co-operation in the protection of the property mentioned and trust that the coming year will bring that cooperation which we so much need. We planted Crepe Myrtle hedges in this park as a part of a scheme to beautify it and they have been trampled upon and destroyed and it almost seems useless to attempt anything further until some help is given us by their protection. It is impossible to use the attractive fountain in this park simply because the children who frequent the park will persist in stopping up the water overflow and thereby causing it to run over the coping and bring about discomfort to those persons who use the walks around it. We deplore this condition, but it seems very hard to overcome. WELLS SQUARE. This square is still used as a public playground and it would be useless to attempt to make any definite improvement in it. The trees have received our attention but no other work has been done. It became necessary for us to remove a fair size house that had been built in the forks of a large Live Oak tree on the Montgomery Street side of this park, the said house having been fastened to the tree with vary large spikes, which caused the tree to be bruised and in time something serious might result from this thoughtless act. There is great need for the building of concrete walks in this park as the present walks are worn out and are no longer serviceable. In this connection beg to say that no walks of a permanent nature were ever placed in this park. We asked for an appropriation to construct this work but same was not provided. Permission was given the Playground Commission to erect a flag pole in this square. It became utterly impossible for us to keep benches in this park as they were no sooner placed than some person or persons would mutilate and destroy them, so the Commission much to its regret decided that it would have to abandon the placing of MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 321 benches in this park until such time as it could be assured that they would remain unmolested. This condition set us to thinking and our superintendent investigated the methods pursued in other cities and found that some had come to the conclusion that the construction of concrete benches was the solution, so both Boston, Mass., and the Bronx, New York City, have begun the construction of these benches and so far have found them to be entirely satisfactory, so our superintendent recommended the construction and placing of re-enforced concrete benches, with heavy wooden slats, these benches to gradually take the place of all benches in our parks but the expense of construction was heavy and that made it impossible for the Commission to undertake at that time but it is our purpose to take this matter up during the coming year and ask for a special appropriation to cover the cost of making this type of bench, for while the initial cost is greater, they will be lots cheaper in the long run and should last for a great many years and give much better results. Even the type of wooden bench which we have been using would give very satisfactory results but for their destruction and it just seems that there is no way to stop it. DASHER PARK. This park received only routine care. PARK AT ESTILL AVENUE AND BULL STREET This park was transformed from an unsightly dumping ground into a most attractive little park. We have made a permanent planting of many different kinds of shrubbery so that the park will present an attractive appearance at all seasons of the year. Also planted a large specimen Live Oak tree in the center with Dogwood and Red Bud trees on the front and side. We also planted in Italian Rye grass so that it would be pretty and green all winter. 322 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SQUARES EAST AND WEST OF BULL STREET AND NORTH OF GASTON STREET All of these squares have received general care. The grass has been mowed and kept in good condition. The walks have been edged. The waste paper and rubbish has been picked up and carted off. The grass plats have been raked and kept clean. Some of the squares are badly in need of new walks and we trust that same will be given early consideration. We graded and planted Telfair Square in Italian Rye Grass. We replaced all of the dead Palmetto trees in these squares. Bon fires should not be permitted in these squares under any circumstances, as they cause injury not only to the grass but also to the ground itself. An instance of why they should not be allowed is best illustrated by the fact that a bon fire was built around a palmetto tree in the square at Houston and McDonough Streets and the tree was almost consumed. We beg to call attention to the fact that in Franklin square, one of the Palmetto trees had almost been girdled and the other has had one side chipped off and initials cut into it. The cutting across of the various grass plats in these squares continues and we respectfully ask that it be stopped. THE STRAND We have replanted the Arbor Vitaes but owing to the abuse of them have not had much success. We have planted some flower beds and they added to the general good appearance. Hedges have been trimmed and kept in order. We also planted Italian Rye Grass as has been our custom for some years past. The grass has been kept mowed and the walks edged. Paper and rubbish has been picked up and removed. Plants, flowers and grass have been watered and cared for. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 323 We beg to report that the Strand has been kept in excellent condition throughout the year. Again we have to complain of the cutting across of the various grass plats. As no appropriation was made for the further improvement of the Strand, none has been attempted, and that portion east of the City Hall and lying directly in front of Factor's walk is still an awful eyesore and should receive attention. We built two iron arches over the entrances to the bridges leading to Factor's walk and when covered with Privet, they will add greatly to the general appearance of the Strand. We desire to call attention to the skating on the walks on the Strand and feel that the practice should be stopped, because same is annoying to pedestrians and injurious to the walks and then the skaters take a perfect delight in getting a good start and then landing in the Arbor Vitae plants along the walkways, which does them most serious injury and from which they never fully recover. Bamboo and othef plants on the Strand have been broken and destroyed by vandals and although a standing reward of $50.00 was offered by City Council in August, 1914, it has seemed to avail nothing and the practice continues; is there not something that will stop these things and enable us to keep a pretty, attractive city without the hand of the despoiler always hanging over us, ready to commit some act of vandalism or desecration. COTTON EXCHANGE CIRCLE This circle was planted in short staple cotton the past year and presented a very unique appearance. MYERS AND CANN PARKS It seems very unfortunate that our many appeals to have these parks curbed should go unanswered but we trust that during the coming year this work will be done, because it is hardly worth while to commence any improvement in a park that has no defining lines from the streets around it. 324 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT This section is building up very rapidly and really the parks are now needed. Trees were planted in Myers Park a number of years ago and they have made a good growth and with the addition of curbing, concrete walks and benches, the appearance and usefulness of this park will be materially increased. GRAYSON PARK This park was very much improved during the past year. The grass was kept mowed, walks scuffled and edged. We planted .twelve exceedingly large Live Oak trees, these trees being transplanted from 37th Street; where they were too thick and therefore not needed. We also planted a number of single specimen of Crepe Myrtle and they are beginning to make a pretty showing and in another year or two they will be very handsome shrubs. We also set out eight clumps of Oleanders and they have made splendid growth. A number of miscellaneous shrubs were also set out in the intersection of walks at the center of the park. The fountain was cleaned out and repaired but the children will persist in stopping up the waste and it has been impossible to run it. Four concrete urns were purchased by the residents around this park and by permission of the Park and Tree Commission were placed in this park and planted, adding much to its already attractive appearance. The Park and Tree Commission gave its consent for the erection of a police motorcycle sub-station in this park and hopes that it will be a great benefit to the public at large and also to the park itself. The need of new walks in this park is very apparent and. we trust that Council will see its way clear to grant an appropriation to cover the cost of their construction. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 325 DIXON PARK Only general care was given this-park during the past year. Trees were replaced, grass mowed, walks scuffled and edged. New walks are very badly needed in this park and we hope for an early appropriation for their construction. GRASS PLATS We graded the Bull Street grass plats south of Park Avenue to Estill Avenue and planted them in Italian Rye Grass and they made a marked contrast in appearance over what they were before we understood the work. This is the character of work that we are so anxious to do over the entire city but it is sometimes very slow and tedious and requires both time and money. No specific appropriation has ever been made to cover the work of grading and reshaping the grass plats, except in one instance, and that was one made some years ago to cover the work on East and West Broad Streets. Just a casual observation will show the great necessity for this work and we do hope that Council will see its way clear to give us some help in this direction, so that we can make our streets more attractive by having the grass plats in proper shape and we assure you that nothing will add more to the appearance of the streets than grass plats to proper grade and then afterwards cared for. While no specific appropriation has been made to cover this work, still we have from time to time done miscellaneous filling and grading and will continue to do as much as we can with the limited means at our command. .Most of the grass plats were either mowed or the weeds and tall grass cut and removed. The subject of obstructions and encroachments on grass plats has become a very serious problem and the Commission have come to the conclusion that it will be necessary to make all persons remove encroachments and obstructions, as none have obtained permission of the Park and Tree Commission to 326 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT place them there. We consider them exceedingly unsightly and shall insist that they be removed without Unnecessary delay. In this work we hope for your hearty co-operation and support. TREES During the past year we planted 590 trees and the following will show the variety and number of each: Sweet Gums ______________ 402 Live Oaks __________________ 62 Dogwoods _________________ 43 Palmettos ________________ 31 Ironwoods ________________ 18 Red Oaks ________________ 16 Sugarberry _____________ 10 Magnolia_________________ 6 Sycamore _______________ 1 Camphor ________________ I Total________________ 590 Trees were wired and otherwise cared for. Again it becomes necessary to call the attention of Your Honor to the necessity of making the appropriation for tree planting available at the first meeting of City Council in January, so as to allow as much time for tree planting during the proper season as possible, otherwise, we are badly handicapped and cannot begin to accomplish what we should except by running tree planting into a dragged out season, which is exceedingly unwise and often means the loss of many trees and this should not be made necessary, we, therefore, beg to ask that you kindly bear this matter in mind and let us have the tree planting appropriation promptly. While the Commission had in mind for some time the whitewashing of the trees on Drayton Street as a safeguard against accidents, still it did not wish to do so until the matter had public approval and so when the Rotary Club requested that it be done MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 327 and as that body is composed of many of our leading citizens, we felt safe in doing so and the trees were therefore whitewashed as requested. The Commission, however, wishes the public to know that it is opposed to the whitewashing of trees other than those on Drayton Street, and they are requested not to do so, as it will make it necessary for us to have the removal of the whitewash from the trees done by the persons applying it or ordering it done, and we sincerely trust that this will not become our duty at any time. TRIMMING OF TREES This branch of our work has been given very careful attention during the past year and the trees are showing up in better form and we hope to be able to continue this work in order that all of our trees may get the attention which they need and before it is too late. In connection with this branch of our work, we think that it is proper to recommend that a regular gang be employed for no other purpose than to care for the proper trimming and other attention which our trees require constantly and this can only be accomplished by the making of a special appropriation to cover the work, which we trust can be done in a very near future. We must not lose sight of the fact that it is very important to give trees the proper attention at the right ime in order that they might be kept from decay, fungus and insect troubles, all of which come to trees which are not properly looked after. Of course healthy trees are sometimes attacked but not nearly so often as trees which have been weakened by some cause that might have been averted by prompt and careful treatment, thereby serving to prolong the life and usefulness of the tree. SPRAYING OF TREES During the year this branch of our work has received attention and we feel that our efforts were rewarded, for we have been able to control the insect troubles to a very large degree and to 328 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT prevent in a measure the spreading of them. We hope to accomplish even more this year. This is another important branch of our work th.at should be handled by a special appropriation. REMOVAL OF TREES We removed during the year 187 trees and the following will show the variety and number of each: Sycamore _________________ 36 Mulberry ____________._____ 31 Elm _____________________ 27 Chinaberry ________________ 24 Water Oak _________________ 22 Sweet Gum _________________ 15 Live Oak __________________ 7 Dogwood _______________ 5 Maple _____________ 4 Poplar ___________________ 3 Ash _____________________ 2 Red Bud __________________ 2 Haven ____________________ 2 Cedar ____________________ 1 Sugarberry __________ _____ I Crepe Myrtle ______________ Catalpa _______________ Willow ____________________________ Locust _____________________ Red Oak ___________________ Total________________ 187 EMMET PARK This park has received general and routine care. Trees have been trimmed and looked after. .. The hedges have been trimmed and kept in order. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 329 The grass has been mowed, the walks edged, the grass plats raked and the rubbish removed. The benches have been mutilated and destroyed and in some instances carried away from the park; need protection badly, otherwise seems useless to put them there. PARKS IN ARDSLEY PARK These parks were not as carefully looked after the past year by the Ardsley Park Land Company, as formerly, but as a whole they presented a fair appearance. PARKS IN CHATHAM CRESCENT These parks were very well kept up the past year by the Chatham Land & Hotel Company and looked most attractive. COLONIAL PARK This park was kept in splendid condition the past year. The grass was kept mowed and the walks edged. The shrubbery was trimmed and looked after, generally. The grass plats were raked and the rubbish removed. The ruthless destruction of vaults and tombstones continues and every few years the City is called upon to spend money repairing them. There is certainly a very great need of more lights for this park and we trust that additional ones will be provided for at an early date. Benches have been placed but they are removed from their original positions and many times both mutilated and destroyed. We have removed the old Mulberry trees from the vaults and also many other trees of no value and some that really have been quite a detriment both in appearance and possible damage to vaults. 330 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT REPAIRING OF VAULTS AND TOMBS COLONIAL PARK We have gone very carefully over the vaults and toombs and have repaired all of those which were in need of it and also reset in brick foundations such headstones as had been broken off or removed from their foundations. We found quite a number of the slabs to tombs which had become almost covered up and these we raised up about four to six inches above the ground level and put continuous foundations under them, so that they should not give any further trouble or be of any expense whatever to the City unless molested by mischievous persons. We think it would be an excellent idea to reset all of the slab headstones in brick foundations, so as to make them more secure, as there seems to be a tendency to uproot these stones and move them from one place to another. We experienced considerable difficulty in performing the repair work in this park on account of the meanness of the boys' who frequent it, who in a spirit of mischief, would often try and push over the newly set headstones or remove the repair work from the vaults before the cement would set up, but by perseverance and determination combined with watchfulness, we finally completed the work which we set out to do. If people who frequent this park would leave the vaults, etc., alone, there would not be much repair work to do and the vaults, tombs, and stones would remain in good condition for many years to come. BAFFIN PARK We filled in a very large depression just east of the S. W. approach, doing away with the breeding places of countless mosquitos. This depression was formerly a part of the DeRenne canal. We also filled in some of the low portions lying adjacent to 47th Street. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 331 We filled in and brought up almost to the finish grade that portion lying between the two western approaches and Waters Avenue, and with a little additional work this portion will be completed in so far as grading is concerned. We also procured some fine top soil from the grading of certain grass plats on 37th Street, East, and this we have used as a top dressing on the above portion and so when spring sets in our top dressing will show the results of such work and will sprout into a fine grass lawn, without the long wait incident to the building of one under other conditions. Upon our request and with the co-operation of the Chief Engineer, City Council authorized the laying of a drain pipe in what was a tributary of the DeRenne canal, said part of canal cutting directly across the N. W. approach and preventing its use, but after the drain pipe was laid by the Chief Engineer's Department, our department with the generous aid of the Chatham County Commissioners, filled in the 400 feet of said canal and brought same to grade and now the main entrance to the park is in shape to be used. Also upon our request and with the co-operation of the Chief Engineer, City Council made an appropriation for the purpose of laying curbing on the Waters Avenue portion of said park and also the entrances to the N. W. and S. W. approaches, this work being done by the Chief Engineer's Department, so that the western end of the park is now defined and makes a very much more attractive appearance and one that adds greatly to the general outlook. We also with the aid of the Chatham County Commissioners filled in the big ditch in Waters Avenue, said ditch being just outside of the western line of Daffin Park, this ditch having been a menace for a long time and one into which many automobiles found their way, so by filling in the said ditch, we not only removed an eyesore but did away with a most dangerous one. We will replace the dead trees in the early part of the year 1916, this work being necessary because of the poor drainage in the park but by the use of dynamite and deep blasting, we 332 MAYOR'S AXN'UAL REPORT have to a very large extent overcome this condition and from now on the loss of trees should be very low. We have also found it an excellent idea to blast for all new trees planted in this park, in fact, we have been doing this work for several years and the results have proved that it is well worth while, as the trees grow off better and are more thrifty in growth, and show a much more healthy condition. We also raised a fair crop of both oats and hay, which were used in feeding our stock. We were so successful with our first crop that we planted another oat crop in the fall and expect unless all signs fail, to make good on this one, too, then we will follow again with hay. This is of tremendous help to our department and we will continue it just so long as we feel that we can consistently do so. The privet hedge along the central mall was worked and trimmed several times during the year. We have practically completed the Keeper's house and with very little work it will be entirely finished. Our appropriation for this park was exceedingly small but we really accomplished a great deal with it but hope that from now on Council will see its way clear to be more liberal with appropriations for the improvement of this park, as it is being built around rapidly and there is certainly just cause and reason for its being improved and you know that park work is oftentimes very slow, expensive and tedious and means steady and persistent plodding if one expects to accomplish proper results and with all of that must be combined a whole lot of patience. Now we have plenty of the steadiness, persistence, patience and the progressive plodding habit and what we need most now is the money, so that we can exercise it and we are satisfied that we can give results that will thoroughly satisfy. The grading work is the first and most important work to be done in this park, for until it is accomplished, it is impossible to provide all of the features called for on the plan, which has been adopted for its improvement and then too you cannot possibly plant trees unless you have the ground to proper level. As everything depends practically on the grading and as grading is MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 333 expensive work, let us get together and work hard to finish the grading work so that the other things can be done and the park made available for use. MISCELLANEOUS We commenced the planting of trees in the Parkside Land Company's tract, this work being done entirely at their expense. Up to the first of the year we had planted 26 Palmetto trees, and expect to complete the Palmetto and also the hardwood planting for the said company very early in the coming year. We delivered 43 loads of wood to the worthy poor and to the various charitable institutions. We rebuilt our wagons, trucks and water tank. Mowing machines were repaired by our own workmen, but it will be impossible to make them hold out for another year and so it will be necessary to purchase new ones. We purchased one new set of harness and repaired others on hand. The Cadillac automobile which we purchased February 1st, 1913, has been and still is of wonderful assistance to us and makes it possible for us to accomplish a great deal more work than heretofore. We beg to report that it is still, giving remarkable service and entire satisfaction. We procured and erected in the Park Extension a yellow pine tree 60 feet in height and with all its limbs, this being done at the request of the Municipal Christmas Tree Committee, and we were informed that it served the purpose to the entire satisfaction of the Committee, and of this we were truly glad, for we always stand ready to add our little help to any enterprise that tends to uplift and bring our people closer together. At the request of Mayor Pierpont, we made a temporary planting of pine trees on the municipal wharf during the meeting of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention and they gave a touch of life to the river front that it had not seen since the erection of the row of buildings south of River Street. We feel that the suggestion was a good one and we were only too glad to carry out Mayor Pierpont's request. 334 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT We removed the large Live Oak trees on Waters Avenue at the request of the Chief Engineer, it being apparent to us that it was entirely necessary to properly carry out the plan of improvement laid out for this Avenue, and while it seemed a sacrilege, still under the circumstances there was no other alternative. Beg here to say that the removal of the stumps of these trees was rather a slow and expensive job, because it was necessary to load them on a truck for removal to a point outside of the range of houses where it would be possible to blow them to pieces with dynamite, which was done and the pieces removed. One of these stumps alone measured 12 by 15 feet and weighed over six tons, so the task was no easy one, still we accomplished it without mishap. The Commission is being constantly called upon to allow the parks and squares under its jurisdiction, to be diverted to other uses and purposes and we feel now that we have given up aboui all of the parks and squares that we consistently can and that w5 must hold integral the rest of our park system, otherwise if we meet this call and that call, the time will come when we will have very few parks or squares left to fill their original intention, so let the City acquire other lands to take care of the things which come up from time to rime and not ask us to relinquish the parks and squares. BONAVENTURE CEMETERY This cemetery was given excellent care during the past year and everything seemed to run along very smooth. The various grass plats were planted in Italian Rye Grass and the contrast between it and the somber coloring of Live Oak trees and the Spanish Moss was most striking and effective. We filled in a very low place in Section A, this being near the entrance gates, and it has done much to improve that particular section of the cemetery. We have done a great amount of filling over the river bank, in order to protect it from the constant wash of the tide, waves, and wind, and an observation of same will show" that much good MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 335 has been accomplished. This work will be continued each year so that no possible encroachment may occur. We planted 73 Magnolia and 78 Cedar trees. We had a new tin roof put on the office building located in the Circle, of this cemetery, the old one having rusted out completely. We repaired the artesian well with the appropriation allowed, so that now the pump is connected direct and we have had no further trouble with it. Out of the appropriation allowed for the repair of the artesian wells and extension of water mains, we repaired the well as stated and laid 1050 feet of 2-inch water main. The pump was overhauled and put in good condition throughout. We cared for 371 lots under annual agreement. We furnished water to 374 lots. We also cared for 56 lots in perpetuity, for which the City of Savannah has received the sum of $16,470.00 in trust to provide for their care and maintenance. In addition to the above we have done a great deal of miscellaneous work on lots and have attended the funerals, besides which we have kept up the general work in the cemetery. We had a small piece of land on which we grew a fair crop of corn and hay and this helped to feed the stock used in the cemetery. We bought one McCormick mowing machine for use on the unsold lot areas. We repaired our wagons, etc. Again we call attention to the urgent need of a new residence for the Keeper and sincerely trust that in the very near future it will be possible to make an appropriation to cover the construction of same. In October of the year 1915, we commenced the clearing and cleaning up of Section N, containing 289 lots, this Section to be* sold off in perpetuity only and we expect to place same on sale in the early part of the coming year. 336 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT While we have been selling perpetuity agreements for lots in other sections of the cemetery and although it is possible to place any lot in perpetuity at any time after same has been purchased, still, we decided to open up a section containing perpetuity lots only. LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY This cemetery has been kept in splendid condition the past year. The circle and grass plats on main entrance roadway were planted in Italian Rye grass and have been most attractive. During the spring and summer season we had all of the flower beds planted out and they were much admired. We have made W. A. Snyder a special officer for the protection of this cemetery and we are glad indeed to report that he has been very diligent and efficient in the performance of the duties required of him. Largely through his efforts, the practice of stealing plants, flowers and garden tile has practically ceased. He has been very active in keeping out of the cemetery, such persons as loafers and hangers on and this has done much to make the moral atmosphere better and his efforts in this direction will be greatly appreciated by all persons who have the interest of the cemetery at heart. We have had a great deal of trouble with persons cutting through and jumping our fences and we desire the public to understand that we are determined to break this practice up, feeling that all persons who have business in the cemetery, must enter it through the entrance gates and leave it the same way, otherwise, we expect to continue making arrests of all persons who will persist in this violation. We commenced the filling in of those portions of the Ravine Section adjacent to the roadways and by the end of the year 1916, we will have practically completed this work. In this we have received great assistance from the Chief Engineer's Department, as the hauling in of street sweepings has taken care of most of the fill. We repaired the greenhouse with the appropriation allowed for that purpose and it is now in fairly good condition. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 337 All tender plants in our charge are being cared for in this greenhouse. We care for 13 lots in perpetuity, for which the City of Savannah has received the sum of $2,725.00 in trust for their care and maintenance. We beg to call especial attention to the fact that we have cared for the Mary E. Williams lot as per agreement entered into with the Mayor and Aldermen. There was a special appropriation of $300,00 allowed for the repair of the Keeper's residence and with the sum allowed, the following work was performed: We built a complete new front upstairs porch, the old one having rotted away entirely, we replaced some of the porch posts, repaired the cornice, repaired the blinds, repaired the front stairway in residence, put in new valleys on the main house and also on the tool house, also repaired all leaks in the roofs and then painted the roofs to the residence, the tool house, the barn and also the morgue, with two coats of roofing paint, replaced all broken window lights and reputtied all sash, repaired all brick work and chimneys on residence and also repaired brickwork on tool house, barn and fence, also put new plaster in some rooms and cleaned out and filled up all cracks in walls, also painted the walls two coats of flat paint and all inside wood work painted one coat of lead and oil, all exterior wood work given two coats of lead and oil and plastered brick work on main house, tool house and barn were given one coat of cement color wash; in fact, we put the residence, tool house and barn in good condition for the sum of $300.00, this being accomplished by the closest and strictest watch on time and material. We feel that we really accomplished wonders when we tell you that the bids received for the painting alone of the Keeper's residence and tool house, were in the neighborhood of the $300.00 allowed. We repaired our cart and bought a new set of cart harness. We also bought new tools and grave boards. We were constantly having trouble at the entrance gates, in that the roadway was always wearing into holes and making Mf: 338 __ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT it very uncomfortable for persons riding in any kind of vehicle, so to overcome this, we had a concrete apron constructed at a total cost of $51.00 and we have had no further trouble. This apron is 6 inches in total thickness; 4*/2 inches being devoted to a concrete base of 5 parts crushed stone, mixed with 1 part Portland cement and 3 parts sharp river sand and the top l]/2 inches thick with a mixture of 1 2-3 parts Portland cement to 2 parts sharp river sand, and the price per yard was $1.25. LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY COLORED PORTION This cemetery has been kept in very good condition under the care of the present keeper, who seems to take personal interest in its upkeep. With our assistance he hauled quite a number of loads of debris from the rosin oil mill of Mr. W. B. Mott and used this for the purpose of paving the main roadway from the entrance in the cemetery to the first main cross road, and this has helped very much, for after heavy rains the roadway was so soft as to make vehicle travel rather difficult. All of-this material was given to us. We rebuilt the porch to the keeper's office, waiting room and tool house, also retinned it, and painted the entire roof with two coats of roof paint and in addition to this we painted the woodwork both inside and out with two coats of lead and oil paint and this building is now in fine condition. We furnished a new set of tools. We also opened up a new burial section, this being possible because of a large drainage pipe having been laid through the cemetery, before which time it was impossible to dig a grave without striking water. We expect to have available during the coming year additional ground for burial purposes, this ground we are now breaking up and getting in shape to be sold off into lots. I attach to this report the mortuary statistics of the keepers of the cemeteries. Yours respectfully, P. D. BAFFIN, Chairman. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 339 MORTUARY REPORT OF BONAVENTURE CEMETERY (WHITE) January 1st, 1915, to January 1st, 1916 January ___ February _ March _ _ _ April _ _ _ May _ __ June ______ July ______ August September _ October _ November _ December Grand Total. Died Savannah in 7 1 5 11 4 5 fi fi 7 5 in is 82 ISavannah DiedOut of 1 3 1 1 ?, ? 4 3 5 ?, 24 4> On gS1 if 1 1 ?,\ 1 6 from One Removed 'Another Lott li 1 3 4 2 +>*-> & 1 <=>& g-J- -S OjS Eo c eX 1 1 2 Laurel from Received Grove Cemetery 1 fl 10 from Received Cathedral Cemetery 1 3 4 Received from Cemeteries Other 1 1 for BurialGrave Dug Old ofRecords 1 1 3 1 8 4 19 16 4 6 11 Q 11 11 18 17 134 Respectfully, J. T. McCORMICK, Keeper. 340 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT MORTUARY REPORT OF LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY FOR 1915 January February __ March April _ _ _ _ May _ _ June _ lulv August _ _ _ September _ _ October _ _ _ November _ December _ _ _ White 5 c 5 c ' 21 29 20 21 13 11 22 19 22 20 26 1 Grand Total _ J241 Still Bornand preBIrtlis mature 1 2' 3' 3' 7 4 5 4 6 5 4 3 3 (C C c t. C Q i 2 4 6 4 o 4 7 5 3 6 4. 3 49| 51 "a 1 Free Burials 28 6 38 4 31' 1 28' 6 22 3 22 2 33j 9 27 3 32 6 27! 4 32' 8 1341 57 Colored X4-1 5 56 61 71 70 61 48 64 78 52 59 61 69 || 3 gjj || 7 10 9 10 8 5 8 15 11 4 5 750 98 Other Interments 2 3 7 9 6 6 5 3 5 2 5 10 63 a EH 64 71 88 88 77 62 74 89 72 72 70 84 911 Free Burials 11 13 13 13 14 14 ! 15 3 > 10 10 I 4 1 15 135 Total inInterments Both Cemeteries 85 99 126 119 105 84 96 122 99 104 97 116 1252 INTERMENTS Interments during year (White)_______________ 341 Interments during year (Colored).._____________ 911 Total number of interments_______________1,252 Free burials (White) ____________________ 57 Free burials (Colored) ____________________ 135 Removals in Cemetery (Adults, 2; Children, 6)______ 8 Removals to Bonavenrure Cemetery (Adults, 8; Children, 2) 10 Respectfully, A. B. LAROCHE, Keeper. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLAYGROUND DIRECTOR SAVANNAH, GEORGIA FOR THE YEAR 1915 MONTAGUE GAMMON DIRECTOR REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL PLAYGROUNDS SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. To the Honorable Wallace /. Pierpont, Mayor, City of Savannah, and Chairman of the Playground Commission, and to the Board of Aldermen GENTLEMEN: The Director of Playgrounds submits herewith the annual report of the Department for the year ending December 31, 1915. ORGANIZATION The Playground Department has an office on the first floor of the City Hall where the Director may be found in the forenoons. The force consists of seven women and four men employed regularly, and a number of substitutes who are employed from time to time during the absence of the playleaders, or on unusual occasions when additional help is required. On each playground one leader is1 designated to taRe charge. From the first of October to the first of July sessions are held in the afternoons alone and are of 3j/ hours' duration. The hour for opening and closing is shifted according to the season, so as to have the closing hour occur at dusk. From July the first to October the first, forenoon sessions of 2J/2 hours are also held. The playleaders are engaged and paid by the day. The rate fixed for beginners is $1.33 per afternoon session, and 67 cents per forenoon session. In order to secure competent men it has been found necessary to offer them somewhat higher rates than the above. Two of the women earned, in 1914, promotion to the position of "Playleader in charge" at $1.75 per afternoon session. The Playground Director has been employed by the Commission with authority to appoint and discharge playleaders, and the entire plan, we believe, has been satisfactory. 344 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT HANDCRAFT WORK The forenoon sessions of 2J/2 hours throughout the summer were devoted to teaching the children basket-making and other simple forms of constructive work. While the playleaders gave their entire attention to this activity, no compulsion was exercised, or was needed, in enlisting the attention of the children. The swings, see-saws and other paraphernalia were put in place, and each child was free to choose his own recreation. The interest evoked in basket work was remarkable. This was the case, not with the children alone, but with the mothers, as well. Indeed a number of men became interested and made baskets. A large number of mothers acquired a permanent interest in this type of handwork, and as one result, a craft club, composed of those ladies who are especially talented or skilled, was organized in the autumn and has held weekly meetings since. The children produced more than two thousand baskets of every imaginable type. They were not required to follow model forms, and wonderful ingenuity and individuality were in evidence in the fifteen hundred baskets placed on exhibit. "Scarcely any two of these were alike. The results excited the admiration and wonder of the public, when placed on exhibit, and it is safe to predict that twice as many people will be basket makers in the summer of 1916. We have a number of letters from citizens commending the handcraft work as conducted on our municipal playgrounds. We hope to make this activity take the practical and useful form of a local industry. WORK OF THE LEADERS A detailed report of the efficiency of each individual worker is attached to this general statement. As a body the playleaders are competent, faithful and energetic. The remarkable success of the playgrounds in this city is chiefly due to their efforts. The assignment of leaders is as follows: Anderson PlaygroundMiss Turner. Davant PlaygroundMiss Swindell, Mr. Lightfoot. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 345 Forsyth PlaygroundMr. Brace, Miss Beecher, Miss Lippman, Miss Smith. Franklin PlaygroundMr. Richter, Miss Stern. Wells PlaygroundMiss Reddy, Mr. Lee. Miss Beecher and Mr. Brace are employed for six hours per day throughout the year. Throughout the winter they have special assignments for work in the evening recreation centers and clubs, and certain forenoons are spent in the office. These two leaders also have under their direction the organization of tournaments and competitions for the city at large, exclusive of the other playgrounds. We mean to indicate here that Forsyth Playground, in addition to being used as a playground for the children of the immediate vicinity, also serves as a general sport field for the community. Mr. Brace has conducted a large number of tournaments for teams from the public schools and for the city at large. He now has in progress a series of games in indoor baseball in which eight school teams are entered, playing twice each week. The attendance of boys at Forsyth is so large that the only way in which it is possible for Mr. Brace to handle the numbers is in the organization of leagues for them. An indoor baseball series for smaller boys is now in progress in which four teams compete. The larger boys are contesting in basketball with eight teams. Thus there, are twenty regularly organized teams now playing a schedule of games on Forsyth Playground in addition to the regular interplayground series in basketball which includes ten teams of girls and eighteen teams of boys, who play on Forsyth at times. It has been found necessary to give Mr. Brace an assistant on two afternoons of each week, when the school series of games is in progress. In addition to the assignments mentioned above, Mr. Richter has been visiting Bethesda Orphanage two afternoons each week, assuming direction of the recreation of these boys. A statement from the Superintendent of the Orphanage with reference to this feature of our activities is appended. During the latter half of the summer period Miss Mercer Griffith was placed in charge of a handcraft class for the east 346 MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT side section, where the Commission has been unable to open a playground because of its inability to secure a suitable location. The Asbury Memorial Methodist Church made this handcraft class possible by tendering the use of its building and grounds for the purpose. The results obtained were very gratifying. A large number of ladies participated in the handcraft work and produced some of the best specimens made in the city. Their expressed purpose in doing this was to enlist the sympathy and support of the Commission and public in their desire to secure a permanent playground for their section of the city. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION One of the most necessary factors in the success of any teaching staff lies in continuous professional preparation throughout the term of service. Our local playleaders have all been trained in Savannah, and this renders the need for continuous efforts in this direction all the more important. Throughout the year, as in 1914, weekly conferences were held on Saturday mornings, and the entire month of June was devoted to a Normal Institute in Play. A very able force of experts was assembled to give the specialized instruction for the Normal Institute. One hundred sixteen persons were enrolled and fifty-four of them received certificates of attendance or proficiency. Instruction in basketry and handcraft was one of the new and prominent features of the Normal Institute, in fact, one of the reasons for conducting the Normal Institute was a desire to furnish an opportunity to instruct the playleaders in the art of basket-making, which it was proposed to introduce as one of the regular playground activities for the summer months. The chief change in the plans for the Normal Institute for the spring of 1916 consists in an elaboration of the courses of instruction and a decision, made by the Committee of the Playground Commission delegated to this work, to charge a nominal fee in order that' some compensation may be given those who act as instructors, and who so generously volunteered their services in 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 347 FESTIVALS One of the functions of a playground or recreation department is the conduct of public celebrations, on special days and occasions, which may serve to bring the community together and unite them in a common interest and give them an opportunity to enjoy wholesome forms of recreation. In fact the entire task of such a department lies in the education of the people so that leisure time may be well spent. The Playgrounds celebrated, for the children, a number of festival days. During "May Week" one afternoon was given to games and folk dances in which twelve hundred children took part. The May Festival Committee, on another afternoon, provided one hundred sixty-two automobiles in which about one thousand of the same children enjoyed "a delightful ride. The Playgrounds also were prominent in the men and boys' athletic meet which was the feature of the last day of the May Festival week. Thus the Playground Department, which was instrumental in bringing about the organization of the May Week Association, induced many local groups to co-operate in this movement, and contributed three afternoons of the entertainment. On October 12th, while the Federation of Women's Clubs of Georgia was in session in Savannah, a demonstration of our playground activities was conducted for the benefit of the delegates. About six hundred children, including the boys of Bethesda Orphanage, took part. The visiting ladies were very much pleased. That the interest in this affair was genuine, and secured definite results, was proved by the fact that your Director, after invitation, appeared in Columbus and Augusta in behalf of a movement to install a similar system of municipal playgrounds in those cities. Letters manifesting interest and appreciation were also received from Macon, Griffin, Brunswick and a number of smaller places. The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs requested that they be permitted to use a set of ten lantern slides showing views of the Savannah Playgrounds, which had been prepared in con- 348 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT nection with the talk on civics given at their general meeting here. This has been done and these slides are now being used all over the State and serve to give some good advertising. A set has also been sent to the Playground Association of America and are now being used in the Middle West. The Playground Association of America is utilizing the wave of enthusiasm for playgrounds which resulted from this demonstration, by sending two special agents to South Georgia to assist these cities in establishing systems. The individual playgrounds each celebrated many special days such as excursions to the country, picnics, mothers' days, a flag-raising and so on. TOURNAMENTS AND INTERPLAYGROUND COMPETITIONS The policy of conducting competitions has been continued and has proved uniformly successful. In fact these have been so varied and so numerous that it has been found difficult to provide trophies for all of the team championships. The weight classifications established on the playgrounds in 1914 have become standards for the city and are being used by the Y. M. C. A. and other organizations. Girls' tournaments have been conducted in basketball, dodge ball, indoor baseball, volley ball, cage ball, center-circle, relay racing, and soccer football. For the boys, there have been leagues in baseball, basketball, relay racing, dodge ball, cage ball, football, and volley ball. Savannah is the only city in the world, we believe, whose playgrounds conduct, on such a widely successful scale, football competitions for the younger boys. This has been done for two years, without a single accident. In 1915, fourteen teams competed, making one hundred fifty boys or more. In the summer series of interplayground competitions, the Davant girls won the championship and the Franklin boys were the victors. ACCIDENTS The Playgrounds have been fortunate in the" year 1915 in that serious accidents have been reduced to a minimum. One MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 349 fifteen-year-old boy broke his ankle in sliding to base during a baseball game. There have been no other cases of broken arms or other serious injury. Minor cuts, and bruises, the necessary result of playing vigorous games, and using the swings and other apparatus, are infrequent. Each playground is supplied with a first-aid box, bandages and disinfectants, and attention is given to each one of these cases. The necessity of prompt application of a disinfectant and proper care for a wound is being brought to the attention of the children. The above facts, in themselves, make an excellent argument for the wider use of the playgrounds, and the further extension of the system so that all the children of the city may be reached. The Playgrounds are evidently far safer for children than the streets, for we have had in Savannah during the last year a number of fatal accidents to children playing in the streets, and numerous serious injuries. INFLUENCE Playgrounds were opened in Savannah on June 8, 1914. In the brief period that has since elapsed, there has been such a development of the system that it is difficult, in a reasonably brief report, to cover all the complexities of the situation. We are very confident that the Playgrounds have become an accepted and indispensable feature of community life in this City, and that they are making it a better place to live in. The children have formed the habit of engaging in vigorous games, and of being outdoors a larger proportion of the time. They are healthier and hardier, more muscular and more vigorous. The boys are not using bad language and are not smoking and fighting as much as they did. Crap shooting, which was very common has been almost completely eradicated. A group of about twenty large boys who, formerly, constantly engaged in this pastime in Colonial Park, now confine their attention to indoor baseball, football, and other wholesome games. The larger girls, especially in Davant Playground, have acquired physical characteristics that are striking even to the casual observer. The Play- 350 MAYOR'S AXNUAL REPORT grounds have brought about the condition that basketball is almost a universal sport in the winter. It is difficult to find an exact measure of the moral effect of playground work. The most tangible result we have been able to discover is the statement of the chief of police, that his department has a greatly reduced number of complaints, from property owners and others, of marauding by mischievous gangs of boys. The records of arrests and their classification, for the years 1914 and 1915, is shown below: 1914 1915 White Men __________ 3,089 3,454 White Women ________ 330 290 White Boys ______:___ 206 147 White Girls __________ 11 10 Negro Men ___________ 4,817 5,394 Negro Women ________ 1,607 1,558 Negro Boys __________ 329 479 Negro Girls __________ 75 143 Chinamen ___________ ___ 5 Total __________10,461 11,480 It will be noted that there has been a general increase distributed among all the items except that of white women and white boys. The chief of police has explained to me that in the case of white women, the decrease has been brought about by the difference in the method of treating certain cases. He believes that the large decrease for white boys is due to the work of the Playgrounds. This decrease amounts to 24 per cent. If this be the correct explanation for this decrease, this result alone would justify the expenditure necessary to maintain a system of playgrounds. GROUNDS The greatest difficulty experienced on the playgrounds during 1914 was the presence of great quantities of dust whenever dry and pleasant weather continued for any length of time/ The sandy surface disintegrates so easily that clouds of dust are easily MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 351 raised, and the continual hard usage destroyed such grass as grew upon some of the playgrounds. This year one hundred dollars were spent in installing water boxes and hose, and great improvement of the objectionable condition has resulted. EQUIPMENT Some additions were made to the equipment installed on the playgrounds, especially on Forsyth. Two more frames were erected for the baby swings, and a large slide was added here. A small slide was also placed in Franklin Playground. An inventory is attached showing that the total present value of all articles now on hand is $1,343.00. ATTENDANCE The attendance throughout the year has been very satisfactory. It is given in detail in the table found below. (The method of reporting attendance was changed on the first of May, 1915, from using a week as the unit to that of a half-month, in order that the period for reporting attendance might correspond with the pay-roll period): ATTENDANCE BY WEEKS AND HALF-MONTHS FOR 1915 Week ending January 9 _________ 7,233 16 ___________ 7,758 23 ___________ 7,863 30 ___________ 9,929 February 6 __________ 8,248 13 ___________ 10,647 20 ___________ 8,485 27 ___________ 9,901 March 6 ___________ 9,430 13 ___________ 11,393 20 ___________ 9,872 27 ___________ 10,473 April 3 ___________ 6,916 10 ___________ 14,418 17 ___________ 12,797 352 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 24 ___________ 13,513 May 1 ___________ 13,833 15 (half month)___ 31,941 30 ___________ 22,304 June 15 ___________ 15,397 30 ___________ 15,731 July 15 ___________ 17,679 30 ___________ 23,674 August 15 ___________ 15,928 31 __________ 21,609 September 15 ___________ 21,220 30 ___________ 18,269 October 15 ___________ 10,535 30 ___________ 18,506 November 15 ___________ 18,163 30 ___________ 16,243 December 15 __________ 12,806 31 _______i__ 11,315 565,046 This shows that the total attendance at all the playgrounds for the year 1915, exclusive of Bethesda, was 565,046. The total disbursements for the year are close to $11,800. The cost therefor for each child per day was two cents and eight one-hundredths of a cent. Of the 365 days, 52 were Sundays and three were holidays that we observed. This leaves 310 days on which the playgrounds should have been open. A further subtraction needs to be made, however, for those on which such bad weather prevailed that the playgrounds could not open at all. Using 300 days as the total number of sessions, the average attendance per day was 1,883. The average attendance for 1914 was 1,625. Thus there has been a net gain in average attendance of 258 over last year. EXTENSIONS After approval by the Commission your Director submitted the following recommendations to Council as including the most MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 353 necessary steps in the further extension of our recreation system: 1. East Side Playground, $4,000 the first year (Mayor Davant having advised the Director that he would recommend the purchase of the Guerard property at $12,000 for this purpose.) 2. One new playground in the northeast section of the city, to be conducted in Washington and Greene Squares, reserving one for the boys and one for the girls and small children, $1,000. 3. Tennis courts in the Park Extension, six courts for $500 or $600. 4. Visiting playleaders for orphanages, $375. 5. Two playgrounds for negroes, $1,200 to $1,400. 6. Public musical concerts in Forsyth Park, $1,000. 7. Lighting playgrounds at night, $500. 8. Handcraft classes next summer in Henry, Barnard, Waters, 37th and 38th Street Public Schools, obtaining permission for use of two rooms in each school, $300. Thus an opportunity for growth is provided. With a continuation of the policy by the city of allowing for one or more additional playgrounds each year, we shall ultimately catch up with the needs. The members of the Playground Commission have been very faithful in their attendance upon the meetings and have shown a genuine interest in the Playgrounds by real service on various committees. We wish very much that the Commission could know how great a stimulus the monthly meetings are to the Director. We wish to take this opportunity to thank the Chairman, the members of the Commission, the heads of the various city departments and their subordinates, all of whom have co-operated most fully in furthering the work of this department. Very respectfully yours, MONTAGUE GAMMON. 354 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT SAVANNAH, GA., January 6, 1916. MR. MONTAGUE GAMMON, Director Public Play Grounds, Savannah, Ga. MY DEAR MR. GAMMON : I beg to hand you herewith a report of the operations of the Bethesda Playground from October 18, 1915, to December 31, 1915. Your Mr. Arthur Richter took up the work on the first mentioned date, and has visited us since, every Monday and Thursday afternoon, 3.30 to 5. The first few meetings were spent in teaching the boys the games played on the Savannah playgrounds. A little later a league was formed, consisting of three groups. The first of these groups was made up of the older boys and was in charge of Mr. Hearne. They played indoor baseball, cage ball, hustle ball relay, volley ball, and the standard athletic events. The second group, made up of the intermediate boys, was in charge of Mr. Richter. They played volley ball, cage ball, hustle ball, pursuit ball, ran relays,'and engaged in the standard athletic events. The smaller boys were not organized into teams, but played under the leadership of Mrs. Burroughs and Miss Lanier, being taught the ring games. Miss Beecher visited us one afternoon and taught singing games to these small boys. Several times afterward I overheard them singing the songs of those games. Mr. Richter has done excellent work and the boys have responded well, showing a very satisfactory degree of interest. The league was to have ended up the year with an athletic meet of nine events and twenty-seven prizes, but owing to the Christmas season being a busy time for the boys, the meet was postponed and will be held now very shortly. After that, the Watermelon League will be formed for winter and spring, terminating in a watermelon cutting at its close. We think the playground has been in every way a success with our boys and we are very desirous that it continue. Very truly yours, O. W. BURROUGHS. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 355 INVE ] NO. OF PIECES 4 7 9 9 5 5 20 12 12 12 3 84 8 4J/2 3 30 ' 30 30 28 2 doz. 6 6 4 8 2 2 5 12 3 4 NTORY OF EQUIPMENT Aft flOW ON HAND FOR THE Yl DESCRIPTION Gal. pipe frame for six swings_@ Gal. pipe frame for baby swing Pairs basketball goals _ _ _ Basketball backs and support- _ Sand boxes _ _ _ _ _ _ Gal. pipe frame for see-saw_ _ Boards for see-saw _ _ _ Locks (6 @ $1.00, 6 @ 50c)__ Horizontal bars and uprights _ Horizontal bars and uprights _ Backs and uprights. _ __ Supply boxes _ _ _ Stilts uprights for volley ball _ Stilts uprights for jumping standards _ __ _____ Bladders _ _ _ __ _ __ SUPPLIES Baby swings, seats, attachments Swing seats, attachments ____ Basketballs _ _ ________ Indoor baseballs _ _ _ _ Volley balls __________ Soccer __ _ _ _ ___ Footballs __ _____________ Baseball bats __ _ __ ___ Baseball mits _ ___ ______ Baseball masks _ _ __ _ _ Baseball bases __ ___ _ Jump stand, ropes _ _ _ Metal circle _ ___ ______ Benches _ ___ _ _ _ ID SUPF SAR 1916 $75.00 S 6.00 5.00 15.00 1.00 2.25 .75 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 9.00 4.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.50 4.00 8.40 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 'LIES VALUE B 300.00 42.00 45.00 135.00 5.00 45.00 4.50 9.00 25.00 16.00 72.00 20.00 45.00 3.00 90.00 75.00 112.00 16.80 18.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 12.00 6.00 356 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT NO. OF PIECES 5 4 30 1 doz. 1 Ij/? doz. 3 4 10 DESCRIPTION Logs __ _ Ladders _ _ _ __ _ Loose portions of equipment _ Frames "Slide for Life" Window screens _ __ _ Rawhide lacings _ _ _ _ _ Graphanola and carriage _ Graphanola records _ _ _ Picture frames _ _ _ Picture frames _ _ __ _ _ Lantern slides (6 @ 50c, 4 @ 75c) _ __ Total _ __ -._ __ 8.00 1.50 65.00 1.00 .75 .50 VALUE 4.00 30.00 32.00 45.00 3.00 65.00 18.00 2.25 2.00 6.00 $1,343.55 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING , DECEMBER 31 1915 WILLIAM HARDEN LIBRARIAN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and to the Georgia Historical Society: GENTLEMEN: The thirteenth Annual Report of the Board of Managers of the Savannah Public Library is herewith submitted in accordance with the agreement entered into between the City and the Georgia Historical Society in 1903 establishing a public library for this city. The accompanying reports of the Librarian and Treasurer are so full and complete that but little else need be added. It is gratifying to note that, notwithstanding a reduction of $3,833.33 in the city's appropriation for the year 1915, the number of books taken out and the number of visitors for the year were larger than ever before in the history of the library. The number of books taken out was 125,759, which was 13,- 331 greater than in the previous year, and the number of visitors was 119,000, which was 6,163 greater than in the year before. Owing to this reduction in the appropriation it was not possible for the Board of Managers to purchase new books for the last six months of the year, and in consequence there was a noticeable decrease in the use of the library by the public during this time. Now, however, that the city appropriation has been restored for the next year, the Board will be able to supply the demand for new books, and a large increase in the use of the library is expected. It will be seen from the report of the Librarian that all classes of our people use the library freely, and we have good reason to believe that their needs are supplied so far as it is possible to do so with the means at our command. Much inter- 360 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT est has been manifested in the children's department, and it is the purpose of the Board to cultivate a love for reading good books in the minds of the young, in order that the habit of using the library may be formed early, and a proper appreciation of the world's literature may be developed. The accounting system of the Board is such as that it is easy to see at a glance its financial condition. The receipts and expenditures are duly kept in an approved form, and monthly statements are made by the treasurer. Vouchers are kept for all expenditures, and the books of the Treasurer are regularly examined by the finance committee. As this will probably be the last report of this Board as at present constituted, it may be well to review briefly the work of this body for the past thirteen years of the library's history. Until the year 1903 Savannah had no free public library. The Georgia Historical Society possessed an excellent library of about 23,500 volumes, which were available to its members, and a commodious building conveniently situated for public use. With the progress of modern civic development, the need of a free public library for the use of all the people of Savannah became more and more apparent., and in 1903 an agreement was entered into by the city and the Georgia Historical Society, by which the Society's library of 23,500 volumes could be at once made available to the public, and other facilities afforded by which the white people of this city could at once enjoy the privileges of a free library. The public spirit of the city and the altruistic motives of the Georgia Historical Society were alike most commendable, and the experience of thirteen years has shown the wisdom of the steps taken by them. The city at the least cost has thus been able to furnish to our citizens the free use of a large and excellent library, and the Georgia Historical Society has the satisfaction of aiding the city to a permanent establishment of a building and library of its own. During the past thirteen years the use of the Public Library has steadily grown, and gradually its educational and uplifting influence is reaching all classes of our people. In 1904, the first full year of its operation, there were about 25,000 volumes in MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 361 the library. Now there are 57,242. Then there were 78,117 visitors. For the past year there were 119,000. Then there were 55,041 books taken out. In 1915 there were 125,759 volumes taken out. These comparisons will indicate in part the growth and use of the library since its establishment. With the limited means at its command the Board of Managers has faithfully endeavored to serve the public in the best possible way. The library has been completely cataloged, a children's department has been established, and many other features have been added for the use' and convenience of the public. While the Public Library as at present constituted has been of great benefit to our city, and while its use by the public is rapidly increasing, it has long been recognized that the future needs of Savannah will demand a larger and more commodious building than the one now occupied. This need has been several times pointed out in the annual reports of this body. It is a matter of congratulation that the city will soon possess such a building, and it is the sincere wish of this Board that this new building may become a central fountain of intellectual life for our people. The education of the future will deal largely with the real things of life, but it will also demand more of books. Our libraries must become the repositories of human knowledge,the accumulated legacies of the past to future generations. It has been truly said that it is not its intellect that renders the modern world superior to antiquity, but its intellect plus the heritage of two thousand years of thought and discovery transmitted to it through books. In the establishment of a free public library for Savannah the Board feels that both the city and the Georgia Historical Society have done a great service to our people which is worthy of public appreciation and commendation. The meetings and the actions of the Board of Managers have been entirely harmonious and unselfish, and the work of those actively connected with the library has been faithful and earnest. Respectfully submitted, OTIS ASHMORE, Chairman. 362 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT LIBRARIAN'S REPORT SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. To the Board of Managers of the Savannah Public Library: GENTLEMEN: The report now to be submitted is the thirteenth addressed to your honorable body under the management of the combined interests of the City of Savannah and the Georgia Historical'Society, so happily begun early in the year 1903, and it is probably the last that will be presented to the Board as at present constituted. Your Librarian has held his office, by your courtesy, throughout the whole period, and can truthfully say that he has not once failed to receive your hearty co-operation and liberal support in any measure proposed by him in the management of the trust committed to his keeping. For the confidence in his judgment and the kindness with which you have upheld him so invariably, he returns his most grateful thanks. It will not require a close inspection of the accompanying tables to convince you of the fact that the past year was the best we have had in every respect. This is apparent to even an inattentive observer; and, in view of the fact that, through unforseen circumstances, the annual appropriation of the City was curtailed to a large extent, the excellent showing is so much the more remarkable. The number of books given out in 1915 exceeds that of 1914 by 13,331, and the number of persons visiting the Library during the last year was 6,163 greater than for the year 1914. The increase in both of these respects was made entirely during the first seven months, and a decrease began in August and was kept up through the remainder of the year, not, however, sufficient to overcome the large gain already made. That decrease was the effect of the discontinuance of the purchase of new books, resulting from the cutting off of the City's appropriation for maintenance to the extent of $3,833.33, and it was more apparent in the MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 363 duplicate collection than in the general circulation. If this failure in the supply of books had not occurred, the increase in circulation would have been greater to an extent incalculable. Of course, with the falling off of the duplicate collection there was a corresponding diminution in the rent collected from that source. The gain of 13,331 in circulation was as follows: Adult Department, 8,195; Children's Department, 5,136. The duplicate collection circulation fell off from over one thousand every month up to, and including July, at a steady rate, until it ran down to the insignificant figure of 261 in December. The work of every member of the staff has been entirely satisfactory, and all are to be commended for their diligence and their efforts to make the Library as useful as possible to the public. The increase in volumes added, together with the sources from which such additions came, will be seen in the following statement: Number of Volumes at Beginning of Year 1915_____ 53,690 Number of Volumes Added by Purchase Adult Department ________________ 2,023 Children's Department ______________ 1,455 3,418 Number of Volumes Added by Gift________ 213 Number of Volumes Added by Government___ 236 3,927 57,617 Number of Volumes Worn Out and Condemned_____ 375 Total Number of Volumes at Beginning of Year 1916_ 57,242 We have sent to the bindery and received back in reinforced library binding 421 volumes in the Adult Department, and 27 in the Children's Department. The reason for the small number in the latter is that most of the children's books are bought in proper library binding. The work of repairing books not actually needing re-binding goes on regularly, and the assistants have so renewed 335 vol- 364 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT umes in the main Library, and 684 in the Children's Department. Special mention should be made of the activities in the matter of serving the children of our City in library work. The branch established by your authority last year has been fully maintained, and has been entirely successful. The need for it has been thoroughly proved; and its value to the community is greatly appreciated by the people of the northeastern section of Savannah. Without making any special appeal to the Board, Miss Dodgen has inaugurated a system of lending books in other districts, in order to find out whether there is actual need for branches in those places; and the result is such as to make it clear that there is a demand for branches in the places in which the experiment has been made, and it would not surprise me if the citizens living in those districts do not petition the City Council to take steps in that way before a great while. In order that you may be impressed with the necessity for doing something in this direction, I will close this report with some facts showing how the work in the Children's Department and its one branch is progressing, and indicating the interest which the little people take in what is being done for their entertainment and education. During the year stories have been told one hundred and four times, with an attendance of 10,102 young ones eager to hear the tales which are selected with the purpose not only of entertainment but primarily of instruction. This information, together with the statistics herewith relating to the circulation of books, etc., will impress you with the importance of library work among the youth of Savannah. Respectfully submitted, WM. HARDEN, Librarian. MONTHLY CIRCULATION OF BOOKS, 1915 MONTH January _ February __ March ______ April _______ May _ _ June __ _ July ________ August _____ September _ October November ___ December _ Total __ "3 g o fi 6 6 4 4 9 ?, 3 _ 5 1 46 rt % V I 53 44 60 41 26 34 40 34 32 29 39 21 ' 453 Offi 1 61 43 49 39 33 53 47 28 18 21 81 49 522 * 0 1! 820 981 1,327 1,031 Q44 1 OQ3 1 41 1 991 775 695 671 673 11,602 1 o I 115 135 145 107 101 934 181 118 85 87 96 79 1,483 *!s| $ *3 tfl 67 76 97 70 53 QO 82 51 67 51 65 38 807 x fi< a 5 55 33 45 35 29 48 60 37 47 50 47 27 513 H Hi c E 106 114 88 104 85 on 74 78 85 95 83 62 1,064 = 4) w 5 442 525 528 373 378 426 392 298 326 361 459 378 4,886 in O *> CO a 488 569 589 451 500 44 c 474 406 317 440 395 306 5,380 B w O e 8,751 9,215 9,851 8,763 8,081 8,866 9,470 8,636 8,301 6,740 6,798 5,531 99,003 3o H 10,964 11,741 12,785 11,018 10,234 11,578 12,233 10,680 10,053 8,574 8,734 . 7,165 125,759 Adult Department __ Children's Department 80,170 45,589 2! Z G > r 1*fl O Total..___________________________________ 125,759 366 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT CLASSIFIED CIRCULATION IN BOTH DEPARTMENTS, 1915. Adult Dept. General _____ _ _ _ 1 29 Philosophy __ ______ '__ __ 406 Religion __ __ ___ __ __ | 100 Sociology ______ _ _ 889 Philology _ __ __ __ ___ 11 Natural Science _ _ __ _ 217 Useful Arts _________ _ 288 Fine Arts ________ __ _ 506 Literature __ _ __ _ _ 2,785 History _ _ __ _ __ _ __ 2,510 Fiction __ ______ ___ __ 72,429 1 Children's Dept. 17 47 422 10,713 1,472 590 225 558 2,101 2,870 1 26,574 Total 46 453 522 11,602 1,483 807 513 1,064 4,886 5,380 99,759 Total ____________I 80,170! 45,589! 125,759 I_______ CARDS ISSUED, 1915 SIOXTH 1 Adults I Children 1 January _ _ . February ___ __ March _ __ _ April __ _ May __ ___ _ _ _ June __ _ July ___..,___ August ____ _ __ _ September _ _ October _ _ _ _ November _ ______ December _ _ _ Total ______ 1 I .__-_! 1231 ._ ______ 1 1101 ____________ 1 711 _ __ . __ 1 68' ______ __ 1 661 .____________! 81! ___ _ 1 89! , __ _ ____ 1 621 __ . __ ! 85) ,__._________! 72| ._ _ ____ ' 491 _-_ _ __._i 31' ! ! _ ______ ! 907! 169 1 1101 88' 60' 59' 1201 791 501 43! 261 471 34' i 885! Total 292 220 159 128 125 201 168 112 128 98 96 65 1.792 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 367 VISITORS, 1915 MONTH January _ _ __ February _ _ _ March __ __ ___ _. _ April _ _ _______ _ _ May _ ____ June __ _ _ __ July __________________________ August __ __ _____ September _ _ _ -- ____ October _ ___ _ _ _ _____ November __ __ __ _ December ___ _ _ _____ Adults 7,202 7,333 7,549 6,955 6,326 6,676 6,743 6,931 5,864 5,669 5,741 4,279 Children ' 4,089 3,895 4,181 3,442 3,514 4,025 5,168 3,788 3,805 2,649 3,193 2,983 ., . . Total 1 1 ?01 11,228 11,730 10,397 9,840 10,701 11,911 10,719 9,669 8,318 8,934 7,262 Total _____________I 77,268! 4 l,732r 119,000 DUPLICATE COLLECTION CIRCULATION, 1915 January _____-- 1,126 February _______________________ 1,115 March ____ April _____ May ___ June _____ July _____ August __ September October _ November December 1,206 1,239 1,174 1,160 1,080 930 854 604 511 261 Total __________________________ 11,260 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT MONTHLY VISITS OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE, 1915 January ____________________________ 11 February ____________________________ 10 March ______________________________ 10 April ______________________________ 11 May _____J________._______________ 12 June _________________________________ 9 July _________._________ 4 August ____________________.____ 10 September __________________________ 8 October ___________________________ 2 November __________________________ 2 December ________________________ 5 Total ___________________________ 94 RECEIPTS FROM PINES, RESERVES, AND DUPLICATE COLLECTION, 1915 MONTH January _ _ _ __ _ February _ ____ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ March _ _ April _ ___ _ __ __ _ _ May _ June ___ July _________.._____.____.____.___._ August _ _ September _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ October _ November _ __ __ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ December \ Total FINKS Adult Dep't $ 48.80 45.22 60.47 49.08 57.24 49.72 49.52 44.07 43.64 55.04 55.82 60.22 $ 618.84 Children's Dep't $ 11.16 6.49 . 10.69 10.18 12.39 11.39 9.31 6.43 8.36 11.98 7.75 9.33 $ 115.46 RESERVES $ .30 .32 .28 .42 .20 .30 .24 .18 .12 .14 .22 .06 $ 2.78 RENT OP BOOKS Duplicate Collection $ 59.15 53.65 64.78 68.93 62.88 65.60 54.33 44.74 41.22 37.81 33.63 19.28 $ 606.00 Total $ 119.41 105:68 136.22 128.61 132.71 127.01 113.40 95.42 93.3* 104.97 97.42 88.89 $ 1,343.08 O 370 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CLASSIFIED LIST OF PERIODICALS SUBSCRIBED FOR, 1915 literary Reviews _______________________ 6 Popular Literature _____________________ 29 Historical ___________________________ 4 Fine Arts _________________________ 6 Useful Arts _________________________ 11 Bibliography _________________________ 4 Religion ____________________________ 5 Domestic Economy ____________________ 9 Juvenile ___________________________ 7 Music _________________________ 1 Horticulture ____________'___________ 2 Humor ____________________________ 3 Science _________ 13 Sociology _____________ 4 Trade _____________________________ 2 Technical _______________ 5 Total__________________________ 111 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 371 CLASSIFIED LIST OF CARD HOLDERS Architects _ _ _ _. Artists _ _ _' _ . Authors ___ _ _. Bakers _ _ _ _ ___ Bankers _ _ _ __ Blacksmiths _ _ . Boiler Makers ___ . Bookbinders _ _ '__ Brewers ___ __ _ Brokers _ _ _ _. Butchers _ _ _ _. Cabinet Makers _ _. Carpenters _ _ ___ Chemists _ _ ______ Civil Engineers ______ Clergymen _ ______ Clerks __ _ _ _ _ Conductors _ _ _ Contractors ____ __ Dairymen _ _ _ _ Dressmakers _ __ _ . Druggists _ __ _ Editors _ _ _ _ _ Electricians _ _ Engineers __ ______ Exporters _ __, _ _ _ Firemen ___ _ _ Grocers _ _ _ _ Hairdressers _ Inspectors _ _ ___ _ - Insurance Agents _ Iron Workers _ _ Jewelers _ ___ ___ Females no employment _ __ _ _ _ _ Journalists __ ____ 7 16 8 16 30 20 12 9 36 ' 11 14 12 45 9 25 15 3,208 28 18 13 14 27 11 39 33 14 70 47 10 28 43 18 12 3,225 25 Kindergarten Teachers_ Lawyers _ __ _ ___ Letter Carriers __ Machinists _ ______ Managers _ _ _ _ Merchants _ _ _ Milliners _ ___ _ Musicians _ _ __ Painters __ __ _ Paper Hangers _ _ _ Pawn Brokers _ _ _ Photographers Physicians _ _ _ Pilots ___ __ _ Planters _ _ ____ Plumbers _ _ _ _ Policemen _ Printers __ _ _ _____ Railroad Officials _ Real Estate Agents _ Reporters _ _ ____ Secretaries _ _ _ _ Steamship Officials _ Stenographers _ _ __ Students ___ _ Teachers __ __ __ _ Telegraph Operators _ Tinners _ _ _ _ _ Trained Nurses _ _ Upholsterers _ _ _ Watchmen _ ___ Wood & Coal DealersMales no employment Wheelwrights _ _ _ Total-. __________ 71 72 12 129 128 319 U 54 25 10 11 16 31 13 27 30 38 56 18 42 18 49 30 331 9,471 186 31 24 80 11 30 9 2,044 15 20,611 372 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT January 1, 1915, to January 1, 1916 Receipts Cash on hand, January 1, 1915_____________$ 1,515.98 From City of Savannah ________________ 7,000.00 From Duplicate Collection Book Rent________ 637.45 From Fines and Reserves _____________. _ 730.52 From books lost and paid for____________ 28.54 * . $ 9,912.49 Expenditures 9 Salaries _________________'$ 5,529.00 Binding ___________________ 220.05 New Books _______________ 2,806.02 Periodicals ______________ 292.80 Fuel ____________________ '109.75 Lighting _________________ 280.90 Stationery _______________ 142.15 Printing __________________ 50.55 Repairs ______________________ 72.75 Improvements _____________ 31.22 Furniture __________________ 24.35 Insurance ________________ 20.00 Miscellaneous _____________ 268.73 $ 9,848.27 Cash on hand, January I, 1916__________$ 64.22 Respectfully submitted, JOHN M. THOMAS. Treasurer. The Finance Committee has examined the accounts and books of the Treasurer of the Public Library from the first of January, 1915 to the first of January, 1916, and find the same correct, with proper vouchers produced, and a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of sixty-four dollars and twenty-two cents ($64.22). WM. M. DAVIDSON, Chairman Finance Committee, Public Library. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 373 BOARD OF MANAGERS Appointed by the Appointed by Georgia. City of Savannah Historical Society Term Expires John M. Thomas Charles Ellis Dec. 31, 1915 ___________ Otis Ashmqre Dec. 31, 1916 John L. Travis H. Wiley Johnson Dec. 31, 1917 Wm. M. Davidson Dr. Thos. J. Charlton Dec. 31, 1918 H. W. Witcover Wm. W. Gordon Dec. 31, 1919 OFFICERS OTIS ASHMORE ______________________Chairman CHARLES ELLIS ___________________Vice-Chairman JOHN L. TRAVIS ____________________Secretary JOHN M. THOMAS __________________Treasurer LIBRARY STAFF WILLIAM HARDEN _____________________Librarian Miss MAUDE HEYWARD __________First Assistant Librarian Miss SELINA HEYWARD _____________Assistant Librarian Miss MARY C. MCCANTS____________Assistant Librarian Miss LILY DODGEN ________Librarian Children's Department Miss PAMELA LUCAS_____Assistant Librarian Children's Dep't CHAS. S. READ_______________________janitor LIBRARY COMMITTEE T. J. CHARLTON, M. D. H. WILEY JOHNSON, ESQR. FINANCE COMMITTEE WILLIAM M. DAVIDSON H. W. WITCOVER JOHN L. TRAVIS, ESQR. 374 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT OF COLORED LIBRARY SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. To the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah: GENTLEMEN: I herewith submit report of Carnegie Colored Public Library for year 1915. In submitting the report I respectfully call your attention to the commendable growth of the Library and its great step in meeting the needs of the colored citizens of Savannah as is most clearly shown by this most excellent report of our Librarian. A study of this report clearly shows the need of more books for children and the great opportunity along this line to do good. Therefore, in view of this need I respectfully recommend that the City increase the annual appropriation at least $300.00, making a total of $1,500.00, in order that this good work begun to aid the children may be carried on more effectively. As Chairman of the Board, and seeing the needs of the Library, I also most earnestly recommend the purchase by the City, an addition to the present domain of the Library, of the two lots of twenty-two and a half feet on either side of the Library. Trusting that these reports may commend our work to you, and that these two recommendations may meet with favorable consideration at your hands, I am very respectfully, A. L. TUCKER, Chairman. SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. To the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Colored Public Library: GENTLEMEN: In submitting this report of the work of the Carnegie Colored Public Library for the year ending December-31st, 1915, I am pleased to say that there has been a marked increase in the number of those who used the library during the past year, and that MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 375 the facilities and advantages which it affords are being more and more appreciated by those whom it is intended to serve. This is especially noticeable in the case of the young people and the children. The story hour recently established has been instrumental in directing attention to the library, and has been very successful in interesting the children in its work. The stories told have been the means of creating in the children an ardent desire and a keen appetite for reading. During the short period of the existence of the story hour, 983 children have been in attendance and have listened to the stories, and 3,535 have visited the library during the year. When it is considered that these children are acquiring the reading habit, that they will be the adult readers of the immediate future, and that the library is providing them with wholesome and instructive literature, the great amount of good that is being accomplished by the library becomes at once very evident. Number of Volumes in Library, January 1st, 1915___ 2,656 Number of Volumes Added by Purchase Books for Children ____________ 35 Books for Adults ______________ 69 104 Number of Volumes Added by Gift_______ 417 521 3,177 Number of Cards Issued _________________ 325 Number of Books Issued to Borrowers__________ 2,941 Number of Visitors ____________________ 2,101 Respectfully submitted, P. A. DENEGALL, Librarian. 376 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT TREASURER'S REPORT OF CARNEGIE COLORED PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR 1915 ASSETS Appropriation by the City_______________$ 1,200.00 Amount of Demurrage Collected__________ 6.14 Amount of Rebate on Insurance_________ 1.50 Total___________________.____$ 1,207.64 EXPENDITURES Salary of Librarian ___________________$ 415.00 Salary of Janitor ____________________ 240.00 Interest on the Option on the Two Lots East & West 150.00 Coal ____________________________ 8.00 Printing Cards for Use of the Library________ 29.75 On Account of Insurance________ 35.35 Books, Magazines and Other Periodicals______ 236.45 Lighting Library ____________________ 24.52 Other Minor Incidental Expenses Fully Reported_ 60.98 Total_______________________$ 1,200.00 Receipts _________________________$ 1,207.64 Expenditures _______________________ 1,200.00 Balance on Hand________________$ 7.64 Respectfully submitted, JOHN McINTOSH, Treasurer. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND REPORTS OP THE SINKING FUND COMMISSION BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS CITY MARSHAL CLERK OF MARKET BUILDING INSPECTOR HARBOR MASTER RECORDER OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1915 REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1916. HON. W. J: PIERPONT, Mayor, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to submit this my report as City Attorney for the year 1915: CASES ON HAND AT LAST REPORT 1. The suit of Garmany vs. Mclntire, Sheriff, in which the City is collaterally interested, is still pending in the City Court of Savannah. 2. The injunction filed by John Nicholson, et al, against the Park and Tree Commission of the City,.in which the plaintiffs attempted to enjoin the enforcement of certain rules promulgated by the Park and Tree Commission, has been adjusted satisfactorily to the parties interested, and has been dismissed. 3. The case of Standard Fuel Supply Company against the Central of Georgia Railway Company and the City to enjoin the pavement of River Street, is still pending in the Superior Court. In this case, however, the City is not directly involved. 4. The case of Mabel Webb against the City for $20,000 damages alleged to have been sustained by stepping in a hole in the sidewalk brought in the City Court of Savannah, was under direction of Council settled for $1,000. 5. The case of Fannie D. Griffin against the City claiming $20,000 damages was similarly settled for $150.00. 6. The case of W. W. Williamson, et al, as Executors of the estate of Schley brought suit against the City to recover $20,000 for depreciation of value of lots in Schley Ward adjoining the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company when the tracks of that railroad were raised, is still pending. 380 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 7. The suit of John D. Harms against the City, brought February 27, 1913, which was taken to the Supreme Court by the City and there the judgment of the Superior Court overruling the City's demurrer was reversed, was dismissed by Judge Charlton on August 25, 1915. This case was then by Bill of Exceptions appealed to the Supreme Court of Georgia where it is now pending. The following new cases were filed against the City during the year 1915, in the City Court of Savannah: 1. Josephine Pitts filed suit on January 20, 1915 claiming damages in the sum of $2,500.00 for injuries alleged to have been sustained by stepping upon a defective part of a sidewalk on Bay Street. This case was tried on the 1st day of December, 1915, when the plaintiff obtained a verdict for $200.00, which was paid. 2. On April 19, -1915, C. E. Bennett brought suit for $10,- 000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained on July 13, 1913, by stepping on a defective portion of the sidewalk on St. Julian street. This case is still pending. 3. On April 19, 1915, Joe Simmons, John Preston, Robert Hamilton and Morris Young filed suit against the City each claiming damages in the sum of $1,000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained on the 2nd day of December, 1914, when the steps at the foot of Lincoln street leading into the river at that point gave way and precipitated these men into the river. These cases are still pending. 4. On October 16th, Frank Simmons filed suit against the Mayor and Aldermen claiming damages in the sum of $1,000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained on the 10th day of July, 1915, by stepping into a defective trap-door on Bryan street. This suit is still pending. The heirs of the estate of James Mclntire own the property to which the trap-door was attached and have been notified of the pendency of this suit and vouched into Court to defend the same/ MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 3S1 5. On October 18, 1915, J. W. Manns filed suit against the City and Gadsden Contracting Company claiming damages for alleged injuries sustained by him in the laying of the City's sewers through property he had leased in the southern section of the City. This suit, in so far as it related to the City, was dismissed on demurrer. 6. On November 17th, Thomas Wilson filed suit against the City claiming $500.00 damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained on July 10, 1915 when he stepped into a defective door on Bryan Street. This is the same door that Frank Simmons claims he stepped into. The heirs of the estate of Mclntire have been vouched into Court in this case also. The case is still pending. 7. On December 20th, Rev. J. M. Milton filed suit against the City claiming damages in the sum of $5,000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained by stepping into a defective portion of President Street. This suit is still pending. 8. On December 30, 1915, James L. Rankin filed suit against the city for $120.00 which he claims to be*due him for work done in the Treasurer's office in 1912. This suit is still pending. The following new cases against the City have been filed in the Superior Court: 1. The cases of G. F. Hewlett, et al, filed April 24, 1915, and C. J. Stegin, et al, filed May 4, 1915. These cases were brought to enjoin the enforcement of the jitney bus ordinance. They were sustained by the Superior Court but an appeal was had from that decision to the Supreme Court, and the cases are still pending in that court. 2. Harvey Granger and others brought suit against the City to enjoin the enforcement of the automobile license ordinance, in which the state license tax was attacked as unconstitutional. This case was decided in favor of the petitioners and likewise appealed to the Supreme Court where it is now pending. 382________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT__________ 3. On November 13, 1915 the Solicitor General brought a petition against the City to validate the $400,000 bond issue. This case was promptly concluded and the bonds issued in conformity with the law. 4. On December 14, 1915, Hagar R. Bonds brought a suit against the City to enjoin the City from requiring her to move a fence from Lot "S," Southville Ward, the plaintiff and the City both claiming the title to this lot. This suit is still pending. 5. On November 29, 1915, M. Boblasky brought a petition for certiorari to the Superior Court from the Police Court of the City of Savannah appealing from the decision of the Recorder fining him for violating the City's prohibition ordinances. This certiorari case is still pending. 6. To the October Term, 1915, W. D. Monsees, C. G. Stegin and nineteen others brought certiorari proceedings appealing from the decisions of the Police Court fining them for violating the City's jitney bus ordinance. These cases are still pending. 7. On November 9, 1915, P. F. McDermott brought a certiorari appealing from the decision of the Mayor sitting as Recorder in the Police Court of the City, in which McDermott was fined $200.00. This certiorari is still pending. During the year, with the assistance of the Assistant City Attorney, I have drawn a large number of contracts, passed upon and had confirmed by the court the bond issue of $400,000 for the further extension of the house drainage and storm sewerage systems of the City, condemned several pieces of property for opening streets, examined the titles to all property purchased by the City and either drawn or superintended the drawing of all ordinances and most of the resolutions introduced in council. I have rendered numerous opinions to the different officers of the City, attended all meetings of Council and many committee meetings, and on a number of occasions at the request of City officers I have appeared in Police Court to prosecute persons charged with violating City ordinances. __________MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________383 I particularly wish to commend the Assistant City Attorney, Mr. David S. Atkinson, for the valuable aid and assistance he has rendered me. Besides assisting in the preparation of many of my opinions and the trial of cases in court, he has had complete charge of investigating the titles of property purchased by the City, and the drafting of most of the ordinances. All of his duties he has ably and promptly performed. Respectfully submitted, JOHN ROURKE, JR., City Attorney. 384 ~~i"" MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT OF SINKING FUND COMMISSION Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, City of Savannah. DEAR SIR: The "Sinking Fund Commissioners" respectfully submit their thirty-sixth Annual Report. We have purchased only 18,000 bonds of the issue of 1909, and none of the issue of 1913 during the year; although we have advertised, there seems no disposition to offer any of the above issues unless at a much higher figure than the Board were inclined to paythis accounts for so few bonds acquired. The amount available for 1915, these issues $30,000$1,000 _______________$ 31,000.00 Carried over from last report__________ 55,000.00 $ 86,000.00 Cost of the $18,000$107.00 and interest _ 19,577.25 Bal. to credit of Sinking Fund, Dec. 31, 1915_$ 66,422.75 Total debt of 1909_______$2,385,000.00 Total debt for 1913______ 213,000.00 $2,598,000.00 Respectfully submitted, GEO. J. MILLS, Chairman, CHARLES G. BELL, JOHN F. PAULSEN, LEOPOLD ADLER. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 385 ANNUAL REPORT OF BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. To the Honorable The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Savannah, Ga. SIRS: Following is the report of the Board of Tax Assessors for the year 1915: Assessed Valuations For Taxation Real Estate ______________________$ 38,923,132 Personalty ______________________ 17,830,171 Franchises (less exemptions) ____________ 895,627 Assessment on Real Estate, omitted through error and subsequently placed on books_______ 1,700 Total for 1915 __________________$ 57,650,630 Total for 1914 ________________ 56,492,817 Gain during the year _____________$ 1,157,813 Assessment of new buildings completed during 1915 First Quarter __________________ 98,360 Second Quarter _________________ 178,625 Third Quarter __________________ 167,345 Fourth Quarter _________________ 225,085 Total ____________________$ 669,415 Respectfully submitted, G. NOBLE JONES, Chairman, JOSEPH M. DREYER, DANIEL T. ELLIOTT. Assessors. 3S6 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT OF CITY MARSHAL Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. Hox. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, Executive Office. DEAR SIR: I have the honor to submit herewith my annual report for the year 1915, same being my third report. The collections from all sources amounted to $69,871.54, as per itemized statement attached, an increase of $15,672.48 over the previous year. GROUND RENTSAll lots reported to this office by the City Treasurer have been re-entered for arrears of rent, as required by ordinance. REAL ESTATEThis item shows a total collection of $20,- 807.58, being the largest amount collected from any specific item during the year, showing an increase of $4,194.89 over the previous year. PERSONAL PROPERTYReceipts from this source amount to $6,135.67, which is the largest amount that has ever been collected from this source by the Marshal's Office. SPECIFICThis item shows a total of $16,550.89, an increase of $2,283.70, which is largely attributed to the hard and efficient work of the Deputy Marshal. NEAR BEERThis item shows a collection of $4,380.00, which is also a large increase over the previous year. PAVING ASSESSMENTSThis item shows a collection of $13,- 136.61, which is an increase of $5,224.58 over 1914. SIDEWALK CHARGESDuring the past year, through the cooperation of the Chief Engineer's Office, we have succeeded in disposing of a large number of Executions for Sidewalk Repair Charges which have accumulated in this office since 1909. This item shows an increase of $1,054.42. SINK CLEANING FEESThis item shows a total collection of $200.65. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 387 MARKET RENTSThis item shows a collection of $4,974.36, a decrease of $667.47, owing to the fact that the Market Committee reduced the rental on the three front Fish Stalls in the Market, and several of the Fish Dealers having surrendered their leases. CITV PROPERTY RENTSThis item shows a collection of $162.00, which is a slight increase over 1914. EXECUTION FEESThis item shows a total of $1,165.00, an increase of $83.14 over 1914. In addition to our usual work this office served 945 Sidewalk Repair, New Sidewalk and Street Paving Notices issued through the Chief Engineer's office. I attribute the continued, increase in Specific and Personal Property to the new system of personal delivery of notices to all delinquents, and the hard and efficient work of the Deputy Marshal with the assistance of the clerk in the office. Owing to the city constantly growing larger, and the increasing number of business houses being established, I would respectfully recommend that you appoint an additional Deputy Marshal. In conclusion I desire to express my thanks and appreciation to the Police Department, and also the Recorder, John E. Schwarz, for their assistance and co-operation during the past year. Respectfully submitted, GEO. D. SEMKEN, City Marshal. 388 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CITY MARSHAL'S OFFICE Itemized Statement of Collections, Year Ending December 31st, 1915 Real Estate1900__________________$ 1.45 1901____________ 1.45 1902____________ 1.10 1907____________ 12.77 1908____________ 13.77 1909____________ 15.15 1910____________ 21.85 1911____________ 88.09 1912_____________ 272.92 1913_____________ 3,769.14 1914____________ 16,533.30 ' " 1915____________ 76.59$20,807.58 Personal Property 1912____________$ 3.47 1913____________ 129.28 1914___^________ 2,195.78 1915____________ 3,807.14$ 6,135.67 Specific 1913___________$ 197.00 1914____________ 713.50 1915____________ 15,640.39$16,550.89 Near Beer 1915____________$ 4,380.00$ 4,380.00 Paving Assessments J906____________$ 10.00 1909____________ 2.00 1910____________ 140.40 1911____________ 15.00 1912____________ 295.10 1913____________ 1,609.47 1914____________ 3,854.78 1915____________ 7,209.86$13,136.61 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 389 Sidewalk Charges 1909____________$ 7.31 1910____________ .82 1911____________ 136.52 1912____________ 134.14 1913____________ 280.57 1914____________ 911.45 1915____________ 411.18$ 1,881.99 Sink Cleaning Fees - 1908____________$ 4.00 1911____________ 4.00 1912____________ 4.00 1913_____-______ 31.00 1914____________ 31.50 1915____________ 126.15$ 200.65 Market Rents 1914____________$ 237.75 1915____________ 4,736.61$ 4,974.36 City Property Rents 1914____________$ 34.00 1915____________ 128.00-4 162.00 Execution Fees . 1907____________$ 1.00 1908_____t_________ 2.00 1909_____________ 3.00 1910____________ 7.00 1911____________ 10.00 1912____________ 16.00 1913^___________ 82.00 1914____________ 517.00 1 1915_____________ 527.00$ 1,165.00 Interest__________$ 111.03$ 111.03 Advertising________ 46.00 46.00 Miscellaneous ______ 319.76 319.76 Total___-________$ $69,871.54 390 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT OF CLERK OF THE MARKET SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, DEAR SIR: I beg to submit the financial report of the City Market for the year just closed, as follows: Rents Collected by Rents Collected MONTH Clerk of Market by City Marshal January _ ________ $ 908.50 $ 656.43 February _______ 885.50 394.18 March _________ 1,105.50 463.18 April __________ 877.00 376.18 May __________ 886.50 361.43 June __________ 1,083.50 251.84 July __________ 862.00 482.52 August _________ 1,098.00 333.43 September ______ 880.50 378.43 October ________ 861.50 368.43 November.______ 1,070.50 343.43 December _______ 868.00 572.18 Total ______ $11,38^00 " $4,981.66 Less Discount____ 43.20 $11,387.00 $4,938.46 Comparative Statement of Receipts, Etc., for Two Years Market fees collected by Clerk__ ____ __ Market rents collected by Clerk- _ _ __ Market rents collected by City Marshal. _____ Total _ __ __________ _ Expenses _ __ _ _ _ _____ _ 1915 __ __ $ 3,619.10 11,387.00 4,938.46 ___ $19,944.56 _ __ 7,482.28 1914 $ 3,679.20 11,349.50 5,591.32 $20,620.02 8,457.98 Increase Decrease $ 60.10 $ 37.50 652.86 $675.46 975.70 Net Revenue _____________________ $12,462.28 $12,162.04 $300.24 Your attention is invited to the fact that the market rents collected by the Clerk increased $37.50 over the previous year. The collection of market fees decreased $60.10, caused by bad year for the truck fanning interests. The collections by the City Marshal decreased $652.86, chiefly because of reduction in rent of fish stalls. I beg to repeat the statement in my last year's report that if the facilities of the market were improved the income would assuredly increase proportionately and the service to the public be greatly bettered. With the assistance of the Chief Food Inspector and his Assistants, the sanitary condition of the market was maintained at a higher standard than ever before. The Clerk of the Market has earnestly endeavored to keep everything as clean as possible, and to promptly destroy all unsanitary food. Close attention was given to the weights and measures, and all improper measures were destroyed. The Clerk of the Market thanks the Market Committee for their kind interest and constant assistance. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE LEWIN, Clerk of Market. w 3XI -3 392 iMAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to hand you my report for the year 1915: Number of Permits Issued in 1915___591 Number of Buildings Completed_____554 Number of Buildings Unfinished for 1915_ 37 Number of Buildings Not Built______ 24 204 Two-Story Frame Buildings (Cost) ______$ 468,850 193 One-Story Frame Buildings ___________ 131,240 3 Two-Story Brick Veneered ___________ 20,500 13 Two-Story Brick Buildings ____________ 55,900 7 Three-Story Brick Buildings ___________ 107,000 55 Two-Story Frame Buildings Remodeled _____ 41,250 1 Two-Story Brick Warehouse ___________ 17,000 1 Nine-Story Concrete Hotel ____________ 150,000 1 Two-Story Brick School House _________ 60,000 1 Five-Story Brick Bank Building Remodeled___ 75,000 1 Three-Story Re-inforced Concrete Feed Mill__ 10,000 1 One-Story Brick and Stone Library_______._ 65,000 . Ocean Steamship Co. to Superstructure____ 300,000 Ocean Steamship Co. Docks and Wharves______ 500,000 1 One-Story Steel Construction for Cotton Shed_ 15,000 28 One-Story Brick Buildings _________ 34,150 32 New Porches on Frame Buildings______ 3,775 10 Two-Story Frame Apartments ___________ 38,900 56 One-Story Frame Buildings Remodeled _____ 14,800 22 Two-Story Brick Buildings Remodeled_____ 40,850 7 Three-Story Brick Buildings Remodeled____ 14,050 60 One-Story Frame Garages ___________ 13,460 28 One-Story Frame Stables _____ 4,235 Total_______________________$ 2,180,960 27 Buildings Brought Over From 1914_________$ 53,775 Very respectfully, JOHN R. EASON, Building Inspector. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 393 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. HON. WALLACE J. PIERPONT, Mayor, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I submit herewith statement showing the number of vessels arriving at this port during the year 1915, giving the net tonnage of same, also amount collected for harbor fees. The inland steamers and small craft plying local waters, of which there are quite a number, are not included in the statement. Included in the American steamers, there are twenty-one vessels with a net tonnage of 58,249 tons that took cargoes to foreign ports. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS H. LAIRD, Harbor Master. . Coastwise vessels and barges handling solid cargoes in and out of the Port of Savannah during the year 1915. Inward Cargoes 10 Vessels_______11,594 Tons_____Hard Coal 44 Vessels._____45,922 Tons_____Soft Coal 5 Vessels_______ 4,434 Tons_____Cement 8 Vessels________ 5,607 Tons_____Fertilizers 6 Vessels________ 6,032 Tons_____Gravel 3 Vessels_______ 3,065 Tons_____Phosphate Rock 4 Vessels________ 3,517 Tons_____Salt 4 Vessels..-____ 6,565 Tons_____Stone (crushed) 84 86,736 Outward Cargoes 10 Vessels With 218,803 Cross Ties__ 9,407,375 feet lumber 16 Vessels With 8,865 Piling ____ 7,141,500 feet lumber 32 Vessels With Lumber _______14,849,880 feet lumber 58 Vessels 31,398,755 feet lumber VESSELS ARRIVING AT SAVANNAH DURING THE YEAR 1915 MONTH 1915 February __ April ____ July __ .... September No%'ember _ December ... T6tal Ar St 1' 60 55 56 54 58 54 58 60 59 62 56 52 684 nerlcan earners n 1 141,625 130,314 131,750 138,466 143,601 128,745 155,290 151,259 149,859 154,520 146,220 132,517 1,704,166 American Kail G 199 356 126 301 634 3,110 Barges d X 1 1 3 6 7 4 2 6 6 8 9 12 65 S 922 922 2,317 4,638 (5,322 2.633 .1,399 4,194 4,427 5,252 5,747 7,125 45,898 Harbor Foes 875.00 757.00 691.42 421.00 450.00 199.22 254.60 245.00 337.60 542.00 398.00 383.66 5,553,88 Foreign Vessels by Nationality British _ Chile __ .._ Danish __ _ Dutch ___ - Italian . _ _ Norwegian Total __. d ?, 2 88 1 28 12 1 4 8 1 39 4 22 31 241 'e *! 5,228 201,161 1,653 37,436 23,687 4,234 9,648 19,992 1,242 50,923 6,110 39,809 44,959 449,072 o & tn > X X cl "a O Recapitulation925 Steamers, 2,153,238 Tons; 69 Sail Vessels, 58,386 Tons; 17 Tugs, 3,110 Tons; 65 Barges, 45,898 Tons. Making a Grand Total of 1,076 Vessels with 2,260,632 Net Tons. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 395 ANNUAL REPORT OF RECORDER SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor of Savannah, City. DEAR SIR: I beg herewith in compliance with your request to submit my annual report for the year 1915. The report is identical with the details furnished by the Chief of Police covering arrests, convictions, acquittals, suspensions, sentences imposed, fines collected and every other incident and circumstance connected with or appertaining to both the Police Court and the Police Department. Respectfully submitted, JOHN E. SCHWARZ, Recorder of Savannah. ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH TOGETHER WITH IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR 1915 ComtibJ by THOMAS HALLIGAN Cltrk of Council ORDINANCES ATLANTIC COAST LINE R. R.LAYING OF SEWER PIPE ACROSS RIGHT-OF-WAY Resolution by Committee on Drainage: Resolved, by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, That the said city enter into the contract regarding the laying of a sewer pipe across the rightof-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, hereto attached and marked Exhibit -"A," and the mayor is authorized to execute the same in the name and behalf of said city. Adopted and Approved April 28, 1915. EXHIBIT "A." This agreement, made and entered into this___________ day of_______, 1915, by and between the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, a corporation created and organized under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Virginia, party of the first part; and the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, a municipal corporation, under the laws of the state of Georgia, party of the second part: Witnesseth: That the party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar, to it in hand paid by the party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the performance of the covenants hereinafter contained on the part of the party of the second part, does hereby give and grant unto the said party of the second part, the right and privilege to lay, under the tracks and across the right of way of the party of the first part in the city of Savannah, Georgia, one twenty-four (24) inch cast iron sewer pipe at Fiftieth street, 1,379 feet west of mile post 52 of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company's main line in the city of Savannah, Georgia, as shown in red on plat attached hereto and made a part hereof; said pipe to be placed nine (9) feet below base of rails. -WO MAYOR'S AXXt'AL REPORT This privilege is granted to the said party of the second part upon the express condition, and it is a part of the consideration for this contract, that the party of the second part shall lay and maintain said pipe in a manner satisfactory to the engineer of roadway of the party of the first part, and in the event that the said pipe shall become in need of repairs, the said party of the second part shall repair same upon notice given to it by the said party of the first part; and upon the failure of the said party of the second part to make such repairs, the said party of the first part may make all necessary repairs; but at the cost of the party of the second part, which said cost the party of the second part hereby agrees and promises to pay on demand. It is further understood and agreed that the said party of the second part shall assume entire responsibility for all damages caused in any manner by the said pipe to the property or employees of the party of the first part or to any other person or property, and that the said party of the second part shall protect and save harmless the said party of the first part from any and all damages and losses caused in any manner from the said pipe howsoever resulting. It is also understood and agreed that the party of the second part will at any time, upon thirty days' written notice given to it by the party of the first part, change and alter the location of sand pipe line to conform to any changes or improvements that may be made by the party of the first part in its tracks or roadway at said location. It is further understood and agreed that this agreement shall not be binding until it has been ratified by proper ordinance or resolution of the city council of the party of the second part, a copy of which resolution or ordinance is attached hereto and made part of this contract. In Witness Whereof, the said party of the first part has caused this contract to be signed in duplicate by its general superintendent, and the party of the second part has caused the same to be signed by its mayor, attested by its clerk of council, and approved and ratified by its city council in session at a MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 401 duly authorized and called meeting of said body, and its corporate seal affixed on the day and year first above written. ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD COMPANY, By______________________-____ _____________ General Superintendent. Witness as to signature of Supt. A. C. L. Railroad Co.: N. P. Chatham County, Georgia. THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, Mayor. Witness as to signature of City Officers. N. P. Chatham County, Georgia. Attest________________________. Clerk of Council. AUDITORIUM SITEMESSAGE FROM MAYOR DAYANT ON Savannah, Ga., March 6, 1915. The Board of Aldermen, City: Gentlemen: The auditorium bonds having been sold and the money now on deposit to the credit of the city and the business interests of the city being naturally anxious for as prompt action as possible "in the selection of a site, the preparation of plans and the actual construction of the auditorium, in order that we may be able to invite large conventions to Savannah for 1916, I feel that the city council should at once begin the 402 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT consideration of the site question, it being impossible to take any steps as to plans until that has been decided.. With this in mind, I would suggest that your honorable body at once constitute itself into a committee of Ole whole for the purpose-of considering the suggestions that have already been sent to the mayor, as well as others that may now be tendered, having one or more public hearings in order that every possible site may receive due consideration and the arguments of those favoring it be heard in detail. In this connection I beg to submit for your careful consideration the propriety of using the site of the present city market for a building that will combine an auditorium with a market. As every member of council is aware, the present market is inherently defective for the purposes for which it is used. Large sums have been expended upon it without converting it into a satisfactory market building. Further large expenditures are required to convert it into anything approaching a modern, sanitary market, and even then it will remain unsatisfactory in many respects, there being certain defects that cannot be remedied except at a prohibitive cost. The site is one that commends itself to all business men. The area is sufficient for an auditorium with large seating capacity and with the various committee rooms, broad aisles, wide lobbies and other features that an auditorium of the first class should possess. It will give the finest lighting and ventilating opportunities, the facilities for ingress and exit can be made most ample, and the transportation facilities to it from every part of the city excel those offered by any other site that has been suggested. In the very heart of the business section, it will bring visitors to the center of the retail district and will make the auditorium the feeder to local business interests that it is designed, in a measure, to be. Such a use of the present market site appears to me in no wise inconsistent with the purposes for which the auditorium bonds were issued. The entire amount derived from their sale will be used in the construction of the building. From the general funds in the city treasury can be appropriated money for MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 403 the construction of an up-to-date refrigerator plant in the market and for the entire equipment of that portion of the building along the most approved sanitary lines. By this means an auditorium much larger and much better equipped for its purposes can be had than if the city is called upon to expend $50,000 to $60,000 for a site elsewhere that will not be as large or as advantageously located. At the same time provision can be made for the entire elimination of the street traffic that has for years surrounded the present market and added to the unsanitary conditions affecting it. In Franklin Square sheds can be erected and provision made there for the sale of produce from country wagons. By this means a source of trash will be eliminated from the vicinity of the auditorium-market building and the approaches to it kept entirely clean. The streets surrounding can probably be somewhat broadened. The effect of the erection of the auditorium on the site indicated would undoubtedly be a speedy improvement in the character of the buildings surrounding the square and on the streets near by. In fact, it is easy to appreciate a decided stimulus being given to retail trade in that locality and the pressure on Broughton street being relieved to some extent. With a modern market available, comparing most favorably with those of the North and West that are recognized as setting the standard to-day, the class of food supplies handled will be improved and the whole atmosphere of the market will be bettered. With an auditorium of the size and character that will be possible under this plan Savannah can invite any convention that gathers in the United States with an assurance of facilities available for the proper transaction of its business. ' In presenting these arguments for your consideration, and for the consideration of all of our fellow citizens, I have but one object in view, the promotion of the interests of Savannah along two lines that fortunately can here be united and worked out, it appears to me, to the satisfaction of everyone. Respectfully submitted, R. J. DAVANT, Mayor. Received as Information in Council March 10, 1915. 404 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT AUDITORIUM SITEREPORT ON To the Honorable Board of Aldermen, City of Savannah: Gentlemen: The committee to which was referred the question of recommendation of a site for auditorium, beg to report as follows: After a thorough investigation in regard to selection of combined market and auditorium, we find it would be necessary to put that part of the building to be used for market purposes in strictly modern condition, installing refrigerating plant and do other work necessary to the market, will cause a large appropriation from the current funds of the city, as none of the bonds' money could be used for this purpose. Even if the city was in condition this year, or at the beginning of the next current year, to cause this outlay we have cortcluded after mature deliberation that we should respectfully recommend that the market be eliminated for auditorium purposes. The committee has considered the two other sites to which they were restricted, and after careful consideration respectfully recommend that the two trust blocks to the west of Orleans Square, commonly known as the Habersham property, and the block to the north be acquired, and that McDonough street be closed by an act of the legislature, and that the auditorium be erected upon this site. Respectfully submitted, JNO. E. FOY. R. J. DAVANT. Adopted and Approved. I concur as to recommendation that city market site be eliminated, but dissent as to recommendation that Habersham site be acquired for auditorium purposes. In Council August 4, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 405 AUDITORIUM BONDSDATE AUTHORIZED By Finance Committee: An ordinance to authorize the sale of $200,000 face" value in bonds of the city of Savannah, issued for the purpose of the purchase of a site for and the erection of a public auditorium. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen ot the city of Savannah in council assembled, that $200,000 face value of bonds bearing date, the 15th day of October, 1914, issued for the purchase of a site for and the erection of a public auditorium, be and the same are, awarded as follows, to-wit: $102,000 of said bonds maturing from 1915 to 1931 inclusive, to the Oglethorpe Savings & Trust'Company, of the City of Savannah, for the sum of I01J/2 and accrued interest; and $98,000 of said bonds maturing from 1932 to 1939, inclusive, to John L. Hammond & Company, of the city of Savannah, at 101.78 and accrued interest. 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 February 17, 1915. AUTOMOBILES, HACKS, ETC.REGULATING RATES FOR By Committee on Police: i An ordinance to amend an ordinance adopted by council April 15, 1915, and entitled, "An ordinance to prescribe fares and rates to be charged by automobiles, hacks and all passenger and baggage vehicles in the city of Savannah; to provide a penalty for the violation thereof and for other purposes," and the amendment thereof, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, That the ordinance adopted by council April 15, 1914, entitled, "An ordinance to 406 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT prescribe fares and rates to be charged by automobiles, hacks and all passenger and baggage vehicles in the city of Savannah; to provide a penalty for the violation thereof and for other purposes, as amended by an ordinance adopted July 22, 1914, be and the same is hereby further amended by striking from said ordinance as amended subsection "A" of section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(a) Within the district bounded as follows: Commencing at the foot or northern end of Randolph street and running south on Randolph street to Liberty street (including Tybee depot and yards), thence west on Liberty street to East Broad street; thence south on East Broad to Gwinnett street; thence east on Gwinnett street to Atlantic avenue; thence south on Atlantic avenue to Fortieth street; thence west on Fortieth street to West Boundary street; thence north along the western line of West Boundary street (including the Brinson Railroad depot and Laurel Grove Cemetery) to Bay street; thence west along Bay street to the western city limits; thence north along the line of the western city limits to the Savannah river; thence east along the southern line of the Savannah river to the point of beginning, the rate of transporting passengers by all horsedrawn vehicles, from one point to another within said boundaries shall not exceed twenty-five (25c) for each passenger. Sec. 2. Be it ordained that all .ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Ordinance Passed November 24, 1915. AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYCLESREGULATING By Committee on Police: An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance to amend an ordinance to regulate automobiles, motorcycles and other vehicles in the city of Savannah, to provide for the regis- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 407 tration of automobiles, motorcycles and similar vehicles; to prescribe rules to regulate traffic upon the streets and lanes of said city, and for other purposes," approved January 21, 1914. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, That the ordinance approved by council January 21, 1914, and entitled "An ordinance to amend an ordinance to regulate automobiles, motorcycles and other vehicles in the city of Savannah, and to provide for the registration of automobiles, motorcycles and similar vehicles; to prescribe rules regulating traffic upon the streets and lanes of said city, and for other purposes," be and the same is hereby amended by inserting in lieu of the words "first day of March" as they occur in the first section of said ordinance the words "first day of May." Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, be and the same are, hereby pepealed. Ordinance Passed April 14, 1915. BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLESDEALERS TO REPORT PURCHASES OF SECOND-HAND By Alderman Daniel: An ordinance to require dealers in bicycles and motorcycles to report purchases of second hand bicycles and motorcycles to the police department; to prescribe a penalty for the violation of same, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled that it is hereby made the duty of all retail dealers in bicycles and motorcycles, doing business in the city of Savannah, to make daily reports to the chief of police of said city by ten o'clock city time, each morning, of all purchases of second-hand bicycles and motorcycles, giving the make and factory number of the bicycle or bicycles and motorcycles and such descriptions as will make identification of same easy. 408 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Section 2. Be it further ordained that every violation of the provisions of these ordinances shall be punishable before the police court of the city of Savannah, by a fine not to exceed fifty ($50.00) dollars and imprisonment not to exceed ten (10) days, either or both, in the discretion of the court; and in addition to this, the license of such party so violating this ordinance shall be subject to revocation by the mayor of the city of Savannah. Section 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 17, 1915. BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLESDEALERS TO REPORT PURCHASES OF X By Alderman Daniel: An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance to require dealers in bicycles and motorcycles to report purchases of second-hand bicycles and motorcycles to the police department; to prescribe a penalty for the violation of same, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance to require dealers in bicycles and motorcycles to report purchases cf second-hand bicycles and motorcycles to the police department; to prescribe a penalty for the violation of same," be and the same is hereby amended by adding after the words bicycles and motorcycles, in the tenth and eleventh lines of said ordinance in the printed proceedings of council the words, as well as all second-hand bicycles and motorcycles repaired by said retail dealers or repairers, so that when said section is amended shall read as follows: "Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that it is hereby made the dutj of all retail dealers in bicycles and motorcycles doing business MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 409 in the city of Savannah to make daily reports to the chief of police of said city by 10 o'clock, city time, each morning, of all purchases of second-hand bicycles and motorcycles, as well as all second-hand bicycles and motorcycles repaired by said retail dealers or repairers, giving the make and factory number of the bicycle or bicycles and motorcycles and such descriptions as will make identification of same easy. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and the same are, hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed August 18, 1915. BONDSHOUSE DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWERAGE SYSTEM By Committee on Finance: An ordinance to provide for the issuance of $400,000.00 face value in bonds of the city of Savannah, the proceeds of the sale of said bonds to be used for the extension of the house drainage and storm sewerage systems of the city of Savannah, and to provide for the assessment and collection of an annual tax to pay the principal and interest on saidv bond issue of $400,000.00; to provide for the annual maturity of bonds in consonance with the resolution passed by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled on the 7th day of July, 1915 and for other purposes. Whereas, on the 12th day of October, 1915, an election called by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, by resolution adopted July 7, 1915, was held by the qualified voters of the city of Savannah under the terms and provisions of an act of the legislature of Georgia, approved October 14, 1879, to be found on pages 40 and 41 of the Georgia laws for the years 1878-79, and embodied in article 1 chapter 3, volume 1, of the code of the state of Georgia (1910) to determine the question whether the city of Savannah would incur a debt by the issuance of bonds to the amount of $400 ooo on fac* 410 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT value, the proceeds of the sale of said bonds to be used for the extension of the house drainage and storm sewerage systems of the city of Savannah, the said election having been held at the court house in and for the county of Chatham and state of Georgia, under rules and regulations governing elections of the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, and under provisions of law relating to municipal elections as amended by an act of the legislature of Georgia, approved August 15, 1910, entitled, "An act to provide for the registration of voters prior to any municipal election in the city of Savannah, Georgia, touching the issuance of its municipal bonds; to make all needful rules and regulations for the same, and to require that no person be permitted to vote unless registered, and for other purposes," notice of said election as required by law having been given for the space of thirty days next preceding the day of election in the Savannah Morning News, the newspaper in which the sheriff's advertisements for the county of Chatham are published, and Whereas, the said resolution calling said election provided that said issue of bonds should be divided into two hundred bonds of five hundred ($500.00) dollars each, face value, and three hundred bonds of one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars each, face value, payable within twenty-five (25) years from their date, and bearing interest, payable semi-annually, at the rate of four and one-half per cent. (4]/2 %) per annum, and Whereas, the said resolution provided that said bonds should be paid and retired as follows: At the expiration of the first year of their life, $4,000.00 face value of said bonds shall be paid and retired, and each and every year thereafter an increase of $1,000.00 face value of bonds over and above the previous amount of bonds retired shall be paid and retired; that is to say, the second annual payment shall include and retire bonds of the face value of $5,000.00; the third annual payment shall include and retire bonds of the face value of $6,000.00, and so on, the payments adding each year $1,000.00 of the face value of bonds to the number last paid and retired, thus retiring all of the bonds by their maturity, and MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 411 Whereas, the said resolution further provided that a sinking fund should be established for the purpose of carrying out said plan of payment and retirement of said bonds, and Whereas, the result of said election was declared on the 13th day of October, 1915, by the said mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled, the officers calling or ordering the election in the presence of and together with the several managers, who brought up the election returns, and Whereas, the said election resulted in favor of the issuance of said bonds, and Whereas, the Honorable Walter G. Charlton, judge of the Superior Court of Chatham county, eastern judicial circuit of Georgia, did on the 27th day of November, 1915, as provided by law, render a judgment confirming and validating the issuance of the said bonds, now, therefore, Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, under the authority aforesaid, that the said mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, for the purpose of extending the house drainage and storm sewerage systems of the city of Savannah, shall issue bonds of the city of Savannah to the principal amount of $400,000.00 face value, and said issue of bonds is hereby authorized. The said issue of bonds shall be divided into two hundred bonds of five hundred ($500.00) dollars each, face value, and three hundred bonds of one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars each, face value. The said bonds shall bear date of issue the 1st day of March, 1916, and shall be payable in gold coin or its equivalent, shall bear interest at the rate of four and one-half (4}/2%) per cent, per annum, payable semi-annually, and this interest shall be represented by coupons attached to said bonds. Said coupons shall be lithographed or engraved with a facsimile of the signature of the city treasurer. Interest on said bonds shall be payable in the cities of New York and Savannah at the option of the holder. The proceeds from the sale of said bonds shall be used by the city of Savannah for said extension of the house drainage and storm sewerage systems of the city of Savannah. 412 -MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Section 2. Be it further ordained that a tax shall be levied, assessed and collected annually on all taxable property in the city of Savannah, sufficient in amount to pay the principal and interest at their respective maturities of the said $400,000.00 house drainage and storm sewerage system bonds; the said bonds shall mature, be paid and retired as follows: At the expiration of the first year of their life $4,000.00, face value, of said bonds shall be paid and retired, and each and every year thereafter an increase of $1,000.00, face value, of bonds over and above the previous amount of bonds retired shall be paid and retired; that is to say, the second annual payment shall include and retire bonds of the face value of $5,000.00, the third annual payment shall include and retire bonds of the face value of $6,000.00, and so on, the payments adding each year $1,000.00 of the face value of bonds to the number last paid and retired, thus retiring all of the bonds by their maturity. Section 3. Be it further ordained that said bonds shall be sold at the highest and best prices obtainable from bidders for same, but in no event for less than their face value, and the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah and the finance committee of said city are hereby clothed with full power and authority touching the sale and delivery of said bonds, either as a whole or in such amounts and from time to time as they may deem best; and they are further clothed with full power and authority touching all other matters pertaining to the issuance, form and disposition of said bonds not herein specifically provided. Section 4. Be it further ordained that this ordinance and the provisions hereof, relative to the expiration, retirement and maturity of said indebtedness, shall be and is hereby made a contract by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah with any and all persons holding any or all of said bonds representing said indebtedness. Section 5. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed December 22, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 413 GARBAGE, ETC.COLLECTION OF By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to revise, consolidate and amend the several ordinances of the city of Savannah having reference to the collection of garbage and other refuse, the use of receptacles for garbage and other refuse and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of same, that the chief engineer of the city of Savannah shall have full and complete control of the scavenger department, including the removal of garbage from yards, streets, lanes and other portions of the city. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that it shall be the duty of the chief engineer to have collected in a proper and sanitary manner from all parts of the city refuse consisting of household, hotel and restaurant garbage; all rubbish, excluding building material debris; from market, households, hotels, restaurants and stores; ashes and cinders except from manufacturing plants and stable sweepings and to carry and deposit same either at the destructor plant or at any such place or places that meet with the approval of the health department and the committee on streets and lanes. The department shall on Sundays have carts ready for the removal of any garbage or offensive matter that it may deem necessary to remove. Sec. 3. The owners, tenants or occupants of houses having yards or enclosures, and all occupants of houses, merchants, shopkeepers, grocers and tradesmen occupying premises to which no yards are attached, shall keep a metal receptacle, as herein described, of sufficient size, in which shall be deposited all the garbage, rubbish, ashes and other waste matter generated in said building or enclosure, and the said filth of every description shall be placed in said metal receptacle for removal by the scavenger department. It shall be unlawful for any occupant of a house, merchant, shop-keeper, grocer or tradesman to sweep into or deposit in any street or lane in this city any paper, trash or rubbish of any kind whatsoever, but the same shall be kept 414 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT in the metal receptacle hereinafter provided for, for removal by the scavenger department of the city. Any person not having a yard may put the said receptacle containing the offal, rubbish, etc., in the street or lane for removal by the scavenger department, provided the receptacle so put in the street or lane shall be at all times tightly closed, and shall not in any way interfere with the traffic on said street or lane; and any person other than the owner interfering with or troubling the said receptacle so put in the street or lane shall be punished, on conviction thereof in the police court of the city of Savannah by a fine not exceeding $50. or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, either or both, in the discretion of the court . Sec. 4. Be it further ordained that the persons referred to in the preceding section are not required to keep more than one receptacle, but such receptacle shall be metal, of sufficient size to hold the garbage and refuse to be deposited in it, and shall have a close fitting top or cover. The top or cover shall at all times, except when said receptacle is being filled or emptied, be kept tightly closed. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained that it shall be the duty of every occupant of any building, residence or place of business in the city of Savannah, to place the receptacle referred to in the preceding sections just inside or outside of the gate in the street or lane, at or before 7 o'clock a. m., city time, and where there are no lanes, inside the property line and within five (5) feet of the street entrance, and the scavenger department shall have free access to these barrels and boxes from 7 o'clock a. m. to 6 o'clock p. m. of each day. Where there are narrow alleyways, on which abut three or more houses, it shall be the duty of the occupants of the said houses to provide metal receptacle at the point where the alleyway opens on the street, in which receptacle it shall be the duty of the occupants to deposit the matter and material for removal by the scavenger department. It shall be the duty of the sanitary inspectors to see to the carrying out of these provisions. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance, or any of them, shall be subject MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 415 upon conviction before the police court of the city of Savannah, to a fine not exceeding $50 and to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, either or both, in the discretion of the court, and each day's violation or neglect of said provisions, or any of them, shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Sec. 7. 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 31, 1915. BONDS FOR SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS CALL FOR ELECTION FOR $400,000.00 ISSUE Resolution by Committee on Finance: Be it resolved by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, as follows: 1. Th.at an election be held by the qualified voters of the city of Savannah on the 12th day of October, 1915, under the terms and provisions of an act of the legislature of Georgia, approved October 14, 1879, to be found on pages 40 and 41 of the Georgia laws for the years 1878-1879, embodied in article 1, chapter 3, sixth title of volume 1 of the Code of the state of Georgia (1910), for the purpose of authorizing an issuance of bonds by the city of Savannah for the amount of $400,000.00 face value, the proceeds of the sale of said bonds to be used for the extension of the house drainage and storm sewerage systems of the city of Savannah. Said election shall be held at the court house in and for the county of Chatham, state of Georgia, under the rules and regulations governing the election of the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, and under the provisions of the law relating to municipal elections, as amended by an act of the legislature of Georgia approved August 15, 1910, and entitled "An act to provide for the registration of voters prior to any municipal elections in the city of Savannah, Georgia, touching the issuance of its municipal bonds, to make all needful rules 416 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT and regulations for the same, and to require that no person be permitted to vote unless registered, and for other purposes." 2. That, as required by said act of August 15, 1910, all persons desiring to vote at said election shall register in the office of the city treasurer in a book to be kept in said office for a period of thirty days beginning sixty days prior to the election herein provided for, and only such persons can vote at said election as have registered during said thirty days in said book. 3. That the following notice, to be signed by the mayor or acting mayor of the city of Savannah and the clerk of council, under the seal of said city, of the said election, shall be published for the space of thirty days next preceding the day of the election, in the Savannah Morning News, a newspaper published in the city of Savannah, in which the sheriff's advertisements for the said county are published, to-wit: "Notice of an election to determine the issuance of $400,- 000.00 in bonds of the city of Savannah. Notice^ is hereby given to the qualified voters of the city of Savannah that an election shall be held at the county .court house on the 12th day of October, 1915, between the hours of 8 o'clock in the morning and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, city time, to determine the question whether a debt shall be incurred by the city of Savannah tc be represented by an issuance of bonds in the sum of $400,000.00, face value, to be divided into 200 bonds of $500.00 each, face value, and 300 bonds of $1,000.00 each, face value, the proceeds of which shall be used by the city of Savannah for the extension of its house drainage and storm sewerage systems. The said bonds shall be payable within twenty-five (25) years from their date, shall bear interest at the rate of 4J/2 per cent, per annum, said interest being paid semiannually, and shall be paid and retired as follows: At the expiration of the first year of their life $4,000.00, face value, of said bonds shall be paid and retired, and each and every year thereafter an increase of $1.000.00, face value, of bonds over and above the previous amount of bonds retired shall be paid and retired; that is to say, the second annual payment shal! include and retire bonds of the face value of $5,000.00; MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 417 the third annual payment shall include and retire bonds of the face value of $6,000.00, and so on, the payments adding each year $1,000.00 of the face value of the bonds to the number last paid and retired, thus retiring all of the bonds by their maturity. A sinking fund shall be established for the purpose of carrying out this plan of payment. The said bonds, in the event their issuance is authorized, shall be sold for not less than their face value. The following shall be the form of ballots to be used: "For incurring a debt of $400,000.00 by the city of Savannah for the extension of its house drainage and storm sewerage systems. Against incurring a debt of $400,000.00 by the city of Savannah for the extension of its house drainage and storm sewerage systems. This election shall be governed and controlled and managed as are elections for the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, and voters qualified to vote in the said city of Savannah, and who have registered as required by the terms and provisions of the act of the legislature of Georgia, approved August 15, 1910, and entitled: "An act to provide for the registration of voters prior to any municipal elections in the city of Savannah, Georgia, touching the issuance of its municipal bonds, to make all needful rules and regulations for the same, and to require that no person be permitted to vote unless registered, and for other purposes," shall be qualified to vote at said election. Witness the official signature of the____________, mayor, and the official signature of the clerk of council, under the seal of the city of Savannah, this_day of _______1915." 4. That in the event two-thirds of the qualified voters of the city of Savannah, registered as aforesaid, vote to issue the said bonds as provided for in the foregoing notice, then the said bonds shall be issued, and for the purposes herein mentioned, and they shall be divided, made payable, bear interest, disposed of, and otherwise comply with the terms and provisions set forth in said notice. Adopted and Approved July 7, 1915. 418 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CITY ATTORNEYELECTION OF ASSISTANT By Committee of the Whole: An ordinance to provide for the election of the assistant city attorney of the city of Savannah and for other purposes. Section I. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, That from and after the passage of this ordinance the assistant city attorney of the city of Savannah shall be elected by the mayor and aldermen of said city at the time and in the manner as other city officers. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that the present incumbent in the office of assistant city attorney shall hold his office until the next election of city officers, in January, 1917. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed December 8, 1915. COWSREGULATING AND KEEPING OF SAME By Alderman Daniel: An ordinance to amend an ordinance adopted by council August 11, 1909, and entitled: "An ordinance to provide regulations touching the keeping of cows, stables for cows, dairies, milk and the sale of milk; and for other purposes designed to secure purity in the milk consumed in the city of Savannah," and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, that section 2 of that ordinance, adopted by council August 11, 1909, and entitled: "An ordinance to provide regulations touching the keeping of cows, stables for cows, dairies, milk, and the sale of milk; and for other purposes designed to secure purity in the milk consumed in the city of Savannah," be and the same is hereby amended by striking from said section MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ' 419 the word and figure "four (4)" and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures, "three and one-half (3J^)," so that said section 2, when so amended, shall read as follows: "Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that no building or shed shall be used for stabling cows kept within the city limits which is not well lighted, ventilated and drained, provided said cows be kept in a stall or stalls having windows or doors on at least two sides, all stalls to be not less than three and a half (3J/->) feet in width by six (6) feet in length, and provided further, that said stalls and premises shall be kept in absolutely perfect sanitary and hygienic condition, and free from offensive odors." Section 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 October 18, 1915. FIRE BALLOONSPROHIBITING SALE OF By Committee on Fire: An ordinance to prohibit the sale, sending up or illumination of any toy balloon, commonly known as fire balloons, and to provide 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 it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in the city of Savannah to sell illuminated toy balloons, commonly known as fire balloons. Section 2. Be it further ordained, that from and after the passage of this ordinance it shall be unlawful for any person to send up, illuminate or light any toy balloon, commonly, known as fire balloons. Section 3. Be it further ordained, that any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction before the police court of the city of Savannah, be 420 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT fined a sum not to exceed $25, or imprisonment not to exceed thirty days, either or both, in the discretion of the court. Section 4. Be it further ordained, that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed November 24, 1915. GASOLINE AND BENZINEREGULATING STORAGE AND USE By Fire Committee: An ordinance to amend an ordinance adopted by council April 13th 1904, and entitled: "An ordinance regulating the storing, keeping and using of gasoline, benzine and naphtha in the city of Savannah," and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the first provision of section 1 of the ordinance adopted by council April 13th, 1904, and entitled, "An ordinance regulating the storing, keeping and using of gasoline, benzine and naphtha in the city of Savannah/' be and the same is hereby amended by striking therefrom the words and figures, "One Hundred (100)" and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures, "One Hundred Twenty (120)," so that the said first provision of section 1 of said ordinance when so amended shall read as follows, to-wit: "First. Not exceeding one hundred twenty (120) gallons of gasoline, naphtha or benzine may be kept in metallic cases, provided such metallic cases shall be constructed and piped in accordance with the rules of the national board of fire underwriters; and provided, further, that such metallic cases shall be placed three (3) feet underground and eight (8) feet away from any building, subject to the approval of the superintendent of the fire department. Section 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 July 21, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 421 JITNEY BUSESREGULATING By the Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to regulate the business of operating j'itney buses in the city of Savannah, to define the same, to provide and impose licenses thereon, to impose penalties for the violation thereof, and for other purposes. Section I. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled, that the word "person" wherever used in this ordinance shall be construed to include individuals, co-partnerships, corporations and every kind of association. Section 2. Be it further ordained that every person operating vehicles, hacks, automobiles, motor bus, or any self-propelled vehicle engaged in carrying passengers for hire to and from any point of the city of Savannah, or to a particular point or between the particular points or termini in the city of Savannah, or from a point in the city of Savannah to or from a point outside of the city for a specified fare, shall be held and deemed for all purposes of this ordinance to be operating the business of a j'itney bus. Provided, however, that automobiles used as private cars, ambulances, hotel, railroad or steamship buses, sight-seeing buses and touring cars, operating from specified stands upon the public streets, or from a garage upon telephone call, and which have no specified routes of travel, and while operating strictly within the usual functions thereof as hithertofore defined and generally understood, with or without rates fixed by ordinance, shall not be construed as jitney buses within the meaning of this ordinance. Section 3. Be it further ordained that every person operating a jitney bus or a line of jitney buses shall pay a license of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per seat, based upon the seating capacity of each car as designated by the manufacturer, up to and including five passengers, exclusive of the driver, and for each additional seat over five passengers, exclusive of the driver, Five Dollars ($5.00) per seat. 422 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Section 4. Be it further ordained that before the license imposed by section 3 of this ordinance is issued, the person proposing to engage in the business of operating jitney buses shall file a written application with the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in which application shall be specified the routes which it is desired to cover and the number of and class of vehicles to be used. Section 5. Be it further ordained that every person, before engaging in the business of operating jitney buses in the city of Savannah, shall provide and file with the clerk of council a bond, with good and sufficient surety, in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars $(5,000.00) for the operation of one jitney bus, and when it is desired to operate more than one of such vehicles, a bond shall be filed in the maximum sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), and it shall be the duty of the clerk of council to present such bond to the finance committee of council at its first regular meeting, or at a meeting called for that purpose, and said bond and security shall be acceptable to said finance committee, and the bond shall be approved as to form by the city attorney, before it shall be lawful for any person to operate any such automobile or vehicle as a jitney bus, and it shall be and is hereby made the duty of any person engaged in the business herein defined to keep and maintain such bond or bonds to the amounts herein specified during the whole period of time that he is engaged in such operation, and said bond shall be conditioned to respond for the payment of any damages recovered for a breach of duty as a common carrier, and for damages caused to any person or property by the negligence or carelessness of operation of any automobile or other vehicle owned or operated by the person filing such bond, the person so injured in his person or property shall have a right of action thereon, and such bond shall not be voided by recovery, but may be sued upon and recovered from time to time. It shall be the duty of the clerk of council to file all such bonds received in the office of the clerk of superior court of Chatham county. Section 6. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any person to allow, permit, or cause any automobile or any MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 423 other vehicle used in the business herein defined to be operated by any person other than one over twenty-one years of age, skilled in the art of driving automobiles, and having a sufficient knowledge of the English language to carry on an intelligent conversation. The names of such operators shall be registered with the chief of police, and he shall report to the council the names of any operators who are not qualified under this section, or the operation of any such automobile or vehicle by any person whose name is not so registered, and any violations by any such operator of the traffic ordinance of the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah; and the mayor may, if he finds any such operator unqualified or that any such violation of the traffic ordinance has been committed by any such operator, revoke all licenses issued to the said person. Section 7. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating jitney buses without making the application and paying the license and receiving same as herein provided, and receiving from the clerk of council a badge for each jitney bus operated by him, which badge shall be always worn by the driver on the outside of his coat while operating said jitney bus. Section 8. Be it further ordained that no person paying the tax and taking the license hereinbefore provided for shall operate its vehicles upon any other route or in any other places than may be required by the public convenience or necessity, and as provided in its application to the council of the mayor and* aldermen of the city of Savannah, and specified in the receipt given by the mayor and aldermen for said tax. Section 9. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any person after paying the tax and taking out the license herein specified to operate jitney buses on any other route than the route designated in its application and approved by the mayor and aldermen. Section 10. Be it further ordained that every person operating a jitney bus or line of jitney buses shall have paiflted in a conspicuous place on both sides of such jitney or jitneys the word "JITNEY," the route, termini, and the fare charged. 424 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Section 11. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any jitney bus or jitney buses to carry or transport more than one person over and above the number given in the named capacity of said car by the manufacturer, and for which license has been issued, and said extra person shall not be allowed on the running board or outside of said jitneys. Section 12. Be it further provided that all jitney buses shall make their stops to discharge and take on passengers on the near side of the street intersections on the right hand side of the street traveled, leaving the cross "walks open, and shall pull up to the curb to make all such stops, nor shall such vehicles receive or discharge passengers while in motion, nor shall such vehicles stand in the street a longer time than is necessary to take on and discharge passengers, and not more than two minutes at any one point. Section 13. Be it ordained that it shall be unlawful for any jitney bus to operate in the city of Savannah unless the state number is displayed at all times, and is registered in the office of the clerk of council as now provided for by ordinance . Section 14. Be it further ordained that the violation of any provision or regulation of this ordinance, and any failure to comply therewith, shall be subject, upon conviction before the police court of the city of Savannah, to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars and to imprisonment not to exceed thirty days, either or both in the discretion of the court, and each day's failure or neglect to comply, after the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective, shall be held and deemed a separate and distinct offense, and punishable accordingly. Section 15. Be it further ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective ten days from the adoption and approval thereof. Section 16. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same aft hereby repealed. Passed in Council April 14, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 425 JITNEY BUSESREGULATING By Committee on Finance: An ordinance to regulate the business of operating jitney buses in the city of Savannah, to define the same, to provide and impose licenses thereon, to impose penalties 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 the word "person" wherever used in this ordinance shall be construed to include individuals, co-partnerships, corporations and every kind of association. Section 2. Be it further ordained that every person operating vehicles, hacks, automobiles, motor bus, or any self-propelled vehicle engaged in carrying passengers for hire to and from any point of the city of Savannah, or to a particular point or between the particular points or terminal in the city of Savannah, or from a point in the city of Savannah to or from a point outside of the city for a specified fare, shall be held and deemed for all purposes of this ordinance to be operating the business of a jitney bus. Provided, however, that automobiles used as private cars, ambulances, hotel, railroad and steamship buses, sight-seeing buses and touring cars, operating from specified stands upon the public streets, or from a garage upon telephone call, and which have no specified routes of travel, and while operating strictly within the usual functions thereof as hitherto defined and generally understood, with or without rates fixed by ordinance, shall not be construed as jitney buses within the meaning of this ordinance. Section 3. Be it further ordained that every person operating a jitney bus, or a line of jitney buses, shall pay a license on each car, up to and including five (5) passengers, of $25 per car and for each car seating over five (5) passengers, $35 per car. Section 4. Be it further ordained that before the license imposed by section 3 of this ordinance is issued, the person proposing to engage in the business of operating jitney buses shall 426 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT file a written application with the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in which application shall be specified the routes which it is desired to cover and the number of and class of vehicles to be used. Section 5. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any automobile, or other vehicle used in the business herein defined, other than one who has registered, and obtained a license as a chauffeur, as provided under an Act of the General Assembly, approved November 30th, 1915. Such license to be obtained on or before the first day of March, 1916. Section 6. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating jitney buses without making the application and paying the license and receiving same as herein provided, and receiving from the clerk of council a badge for each jitney bus operated by him, which badge shall be always worn by the driver on the outside of his coat while operating said jitney bus. Section 7. Be it further ordained that no person paying the tax and taking the license hereinbefore provided for shall operate its vehicles upon any other route or in any other places than may be required by the public convenience or necessity, and as provided in its application to the council of the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, and specified in the receipt given by the mayor and aldermen for said tax. Section 8. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any person after paying the tax and taking out the license herein specified to operate jitney buses on any other route than the route designated in its application and approved by the mayor and aldermen. Section 9. Be it further ordained that every person operating a jitney bus or line of jitney buses, shall have painted in a conspicuous place on both sides of such jitney or jitneys, the word, "Jitney," the route, termini and the fare charged. Section 10. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any jitney bus or jitney buses to carry or transport more than one person over and above the number given in the named MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 427 capacity of said car by the manufacturer, and for which license has been issued, and said extra person shall not be allowed on the running board or outside of said jitneys. Section 11. Be it further provided that all jitney buses shall make their stops to discharge and take on passengers on the near side of the street intersections on the right hand side of the street traveled, leaving the cross walks open, and shall pull up to the curb to make all such stops, nor shall such vehicles receive or discharge passengers while in motion, nor shall such vehicles stand in the street a longer time than is necessary to take on and discharge passengers, and not more than two minutes at any one point. Except at stands to be hereafter established by committee on streets and lanes. Section 12. Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any jitney bus to operate in the city of Savannah, unless the state number is displayed at all times, and is registered in the office of the clerk of council as now provided for by ordinance. Section 13. Be it further ordained that the violation of any provision or regulation of this ordinance, and any failure to comply therewith, shall be subject, upon conviction before the police court of the city of Savannah, to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars and to imprisonment not to exceed thirty days, either or both in the discretion of the court, and each day's failure or neglect to comply after the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective, shall be held and deemed a separate and distinct offense, and punishable accordingly. Section 14. Be it further ordained that should any of the provisions of this ordinance be held illegal or unconstitutional, the same shall not vitiate the remaining provisions of said ordinance, but all of such provisions not held illegal or unconstitutional shall remain in full force and effect. Section 15. Be it further ordained, that the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective, unless otherwise provided herein, thirty days from the adoption and approval hereof. Section 16. Be it further ordained, that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and the same are hereby repealed, saving and excepting an ordinance 428 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT entitled: "An ordinance to regulate the business of operating jitney buses in the city of Savannafi, to define the same, to provide and impose licenses thereon, to impose penalties f.or the violation thereof, and for other purposes," adopted and approved April 14, 1915, to which this ordinance is supplementary. Ordinance Passed December 22, 1915. LIBRARY FUND FOR PURCHASE OF BOOKS FOR PUBLIC By Committee on Finance: An ordinance to amend an amendment to an ordinance entitled: "An ordinance to amend the budget set forth in the preamble to the tax ordinance for the year 1915, by striking out the item of $10,000 for public library, where it appears in said preamble, and by inserting in lieu thereof $7,000; to provide for $3,000 to be placed in a fund for the purchase of books for the new public library of the city of Savannah, and for other purposes," adopted and approved July 21, 1915, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the above stated ordinance be amended by striking out the item of $7,000, where it appears in the above entitled ordinance, and inserting in lieu thereof, the sum of $6,166.66. Section 2. Be it further ordained that the item of $3,000, where it appears in said ordinance, be stricken and there be inserted in lieu thereof, the sum of $3,833.33. Section 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 December 22, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 429 LIBRARYREDUCING APPROPRIATION TO PUBLIC Ordinance by Finance Committee: An ordinance to amend the budget set forth in the preamble to the tax ordinance for the year 1915, by striking out the item of $10,000 for public library, where it appears in said preamble, and by inserting in lieu thereof $7,000; to provide for $3,000 to be placed in a fund for the purchase of books for the new public library of the city of Savannah, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled that the budget set forth in the preamble to the ordinance to assess and levy taxes and raise revenue for the city of Savannah, etc., adopted December 30, 1914, be and the same is hereby amended by striking $10,000 for public library where it appears in said preamble, and inserting in lieu thereof the sum of $7,000. Section 2. Be it further ordained that the sum of $3,000 eliminated from said item in the budget be placed in a fund by the city treasurer for the purchase of books for the new public library of the city of Savannah, donated by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. Section 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances conflicting herewith are repealed so far as they apply to this special case, the tax ordinance in all other respects being unimpaired and unaffected. Ordinance Passed July 21, 1915. LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR COLORED By Finance Committee: An ordinance to provide for the election of a board of trustees for the colored library of the city of Savannah; to fix the term of office; to provide regulations for the conduct of said library, and for other purposes. 430 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Section I. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that after the passage of this ordinance, a board of trustees of the colored library shall be elected by council, to consist of ten colored citizens, residents of the city of Savannah, whose terms of office shall be as follows, to-wit: Two of said trustees shall be elected for the current year, 1915, and their term of office shall expire January 1st, 1916. and their successors shall be elected by council for the full term of one year, from January 1st, 1916; two of said trustees shall.be elected to hold office for the period until January 1st, 1917. and their successors shall be elected by council for the full period of two years, from January 1st, 1917; two of said trustees shall be elected to hold office for the period until January 1st, 1918. and their successors shall be elected by council for the full period of three years, from January 1st, 1918; four of said trustees shall be elected to hold office for the period until January 1st. 1919, and their successors shall be elected by council for the full period of four years, from January 1st, 1919. The members of said board shall hold their office until their successors are elected. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that the sums of money appropriated in the budget for the city of Savannah for the year 1915, and all sums hereafter appropriated, shall be expended by and under the direction of the said board of trustees, and the said appropriations shall be drawn from the treasury of the city of Savannah on the warrant of said board, and shall be paid from time to time by said board in the payment of salaries, purchase of books and other necessary expenses of said library. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, that an itemized statement of all amounts so paid out shall be made annually, on or about the first day of December in each year, to the mayor of the city of Savannah, and by him submitted to council for its information. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, that said board of trustees shall exercise a strict and rigid supervision of said library, and shall pass all necessary rules and regulations for the government MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 431 and conduct of the same, which shall be submitted to council for its approval. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that said trustees shall have the authority to elect a librarian, and, if necessary, an assistant librarian, or designate some officer or officers to perform the duties of librarian or assistant librarian, and shall appoint and discharge said officer or officers at pleasure. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed March 17, 1915. LICENSES TO RESTAURANT KEEPERS, FRUIT DEALERS, ETC.REVOCATION OF By Alderman Daniel: An ordinance to provide for the cancellation and revoking of licenses issued to restaurant keepers, fruit dealers, and any other business, where it is made to appear to the satisfaction of the mayor and aldermen that the person so engaged in business, has been guilty of violating the prohibition law of the state of Georgia in connection with the said business, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same that whenever the chief of police of the city of Savannah shall- have reasonable cause to suspect that any restaurant keeper, fruit dealer or any other person, firm or corporation engaged in any business in the city of Savannah, has violated the prohibition law of the state of Georgia in connection with the running of said business, he shall report the same to the mayor of the city of Savannah, and the mayor shall make an ex-parte investigation of the same. If the mayor shall determine there is reasonable ground for preferring said charges, he shall report the same to the city council, stating in writing the facts consisting the charges, and the city council shall investigate the same in open meeting, giving the person accused an opportunity to be heard. 432 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT If after a hearing the city council shall determine that the person so accused is guilty of violating the prohibition law of the State of Georgia in connection with the running of his business or the said prohibition law has, with his knowledge, been violated upon his business premises, then the city council shall revoke and cancel the licenses issued to said accused party, for conducting his business at the place where the prohibition law was so violated. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that a majority vote of the mayor and aldermen present shall be sufficient to revoke and cancel the licenses as aforesaid, the mayor having a vote in case of a tie. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that on failure or refusal of the chief of police or mayor of the city of Savannah to act as provided in the first section hereof, that any alderman of the city of Savannah may have by a communication to council, prefer such charges, and ask for an investigation. If the petition for an investigation is granted by council, then at the next meeting of council, unless postponement is had for cause, the accused party shall be tried, the same as if the charges had been regularly preferred through the mayor and chief of police. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained that upon such investigation subpoenas shall be issued for witnesses by the clerk of council and shall be served by the city marshal, his deputy or any police officer of the city of Savannah, and on failure of a witness to obey the subpoena he shall be punished for contempt by imprisonment fcr not more than five (5) days, and fined not more than twenty-five ($25.00) dollars, either or both, at the discretion of the mayor- The mayor of the city of Savannah being the judge of the contempt charges. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that when a license is so cancelled, the offending party shall not be granted another license to conduct the same character of business until the expiration of the calendar year. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained that a hearing under the provisions of this ordinance shall not be a bar to a trial before the police court of the city of Savannah or any other judicial tribune. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT _____433 Sec. 7. Be it further ordained that from and after the passage of this act, all licenses shall be granted subject to the provisions of this ordinance. Sec. 8. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealedOrdinance Passed October 18, 1915. PAPER, BILLS, POSTERS, ETC.THROWING SAME IN STREET By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to prohibit the throwing of paper, bills, posters, circulars, advertising matter and litter, etc., upon the stoops, piazzas, porches, lawns, gardens, yards and walks of residences, or upon any vacant lot within the limits of the city of Savannah; to prescribe a punishment 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 it shall not be lawful for any person to throw, cast or place any paper, bills, posters, circulars, advertising matter, waste paper, rubbish, trash or litter upon the stoops, piazzas, porches, lawns, yards, gardens or walks of any residence or upon any vacant lot within the limits of the city of Savannah, unless he shall first obtain permission to do so from the owner or person in possession. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that all such bills, posters, circulars or advertising matter when distributed in the cky of Savannah, shall be delivered at the doors of residences personally to some inmate of such residences and not in any case left loose to be blown about the premises or streets. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that any person violating this ordinance shall, upon conviction before the police court of the city of Savannah, be fined in a sum not exceeding ten ($10) dollars and imprisoned not exceeding five days, either or both, in 434 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT the discretion of the court, and any person instigating, directing or encouraging the principal offender shall be deemed equally guilty, and in the discretion of the court receive punishment as above provided. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed July 7, 1915. PAPER, BILLS, ETC.TO PROHIBIT THROWING ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS, ETC. By Alderman Daniel: An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance to prohibit the throwing of paper, bills, posters, circulars, advertising matter and litter, etc., upon the stoops, piazzas, porches, lawns, gardens, yards and walks of residences, or upon any vacant lot within the limits of the city of Savannah; to prescribe a punishment 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 an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance to prohibit the throwing of paper, bills, posters, circulars, advertising matter and litter, etc., upon the stoops, piazzas, porches, lawns, gardens, yards and walks of residences or upon any vacant lot within the limits of the city of Savannah; to prescribe a punishment for the violation thereof," be and the same is hereby amended by adding an additional section to said ordinance to be known as section 3, as follows, to-wit: Be it further ordained that it shall be unlawful for any person to hand any free advertising matter, bills, posters, circulars or any other matter of a similar description to any person upon the streets of the city of Savannah. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that sections 3 and 4 of said ordinance shall hereafter be known as sections 4 and 5. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT' 435 Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed September I, 1915. POLICEREGULATING HEIGHT AND WEIGHT By Committ.ee on Police: An ordinance to amend section 469 of the code of Savannah (1907), prescribing the height, weight and minimum chest meas- .urement of applicants for appointment on the police force of the city of Savannah, and to prescribe a minimum height, weight and chest measurement. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that section 469 of the code of Savannah (1907) be and the same is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following line, on page 119 of the published code, to-wit: 5 feet 7 (height), 140 (min. weight), 180 (max. weight), 34 (min, chest measurement). Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that from and after the passage of this ordinance no person shall be appointed at a patrolman on the police force of the city of Savannah who does not measure 5 feet 8 inches in height, weight 145 pounds or over, and have a minimum chest measurement of 35 inches. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed February 3, 1915. POLICEAMENDING SECTION 470 CODE OF SAVANNAH By Committee on Police: An ordinance to repeal an ordinance adopted by council February 24, 1909, and entitled, "An ordinance to amend para- 436 'MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT graph three (3) of section 470 of the code of Savannah." Section 1- Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the ordinance adopted by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, on the 24th day of February, 1909, and entitled, "An ordinance to amend paragraph three (3) of section 470 of the code of Savannah," be and the same is hereby repealed. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed February 3, 1915. POLICE APPOINTMENTS, AGE OFAMEND SECTION 470 CODE OF SAVANNAH By Committee on Police: An ordinance to amend section 470 of the code of Savannah. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that section 470 of the code of Savannah be amended so that section three (3) thereof shall read as follows: "3. No person shall be appointed a policeman of the said city who shall be at the date of such appointment over thirty-five (35) years of age." 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 February 3, 1915. POLICEREPEALING SECTION 1065 CODE OF SAVANNAH Ordinance read in council the first time, August 4, 1915, read the second time, August 18, and referred to the committee of the whole, the committee having approved its passage, it was read the third time, October 18, adopted and approved. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT . 437 By Alderman Daniel: An ordinance to repeal Section 1065 of the Code of Savannah of 1907. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that section 1065 of the Code of Savannah of 1907 be and the same is hereby repealed. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed October 18, 1915. POOL ROOMS By Finance Committee: An ordinance to prohibit the granting of a pool room or billiard room license after the present year to engage in business on Broughton street, between the western line of Lincoln street and the eastern line of West Broad street, inclusive; and to prohibit the granting of any new pool room or billiard room license for the present year within said area. Section 1. Be it resolved by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled," that after the present year, 1915, no pool room or billiard room license shall be granted to any person, corporation or association on Broughton street between the western line of Lincoln street and the eastern line of West Broad street Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that no new pool room or billiard room licenses shall be granted to any person, corporation or association within said area to engage in business during the present year. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed February 3, 1915. 438 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS By Committee on Finance: An ordinance to require transfers of real estate to be recorded with the board of tax assessors, and to require that all taxes up to the end of the prior quarter before such transfer be paid, 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 transfers of real estate in the corporate limits of the city of Savannah shall be filed by the grantee for record with the board of tax assessors, and all taxes due said city up to the end of the previous quarter shall be paid before such transfer is recorded. 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 February 3, 1915 . ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKSDEFINING WIDTH AND LOCATIONS By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to define the widths and locations of roadways and sidewalks on portions of certain streets in the Eastern section of the City of Savannah, and to require sidewalk pavements on said portions of said streets to be laid, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the roadways and sidewalks of those portions of those streets lying in the eastern section of the city of Savannah as described below, shall be of the following widths and locations: Anderson street from Waters avenue to Cedar street shall have a roadway 56 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width and located 2 feet from property line. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT . 439 Thirty-first street, Thirty-second street and Thirty-third street from Waters avenue to Cedar street, each shall have a roadway 30 feet in width, sidewalks 4 feet in width, and located 2 feet from the property lines. Thirty-fourth street, Thirty-fifth street, Thirty-sixth street and Bee street from Waters avenue to Cedar street, each shall have a roadway 24 feet in width, sidewalks 4 feet in width and located 2 feet from the property linesFortieth street, Forty-first .street and Forty-second street, each shall have a roadway 26 feet in width, sidewalks 4 feet in width and located 2 feet from the property lines. Cedar street from Henry street to Thirty-fourth street shall have a roadway 30 feet in width, and sidewalks 5 feet in width located 2 feet from the property line. Cedar street from Fortieth street to Dale avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet in width and sidewalks 5 feet in width, located 2 feet from the property lines. Live Oak street, from Henry street to Thirty-fourth street shall have a roadway 30 feet in width and sidewalks 5 feet in width, located 2 feet from the property lines. Live Oak street from Fortieth street to Dale avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet in width and sidewalks 4 feet in width, located 2 feet from the property lines. Waters avenue, from Henry street to Dale avenue, shall have a roadway of varying widths, as shown on a map of sale in the office of the engineer of the city of Savannah. The curb lines of the roadway shall be 7 feet from the property lines. It shall have sidewalks 5 feet in width, and located one foot from the property lines. The roadway of each of the said portions of the said streets shall be located in the center of the streets, of equal distance from the opposite property lines. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that all persons owning property on either side of those portions of those streets specified in the foregoing section, shall immediately after the passage of this ordinance lay a pavement on the sidewalk opposite their property of artificial stone (cement) and said pavement shall be 440 . MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT of the width specified in the foregoing section. The said sidewalk pavement shall be laid on the level or grade directed by the chief engineer of the city of Savannah. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That the property owners aforesaid shall also lay curbing and do other things incident to the construction of said sidewalks. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That if any of the owner or owners of any property on either side of those portions of the streets above specified shall fail to lay the sidewalk pavement and curbing in front of their property as herein required, then the city shall proceed to do so, after a lapse of thirty (30) days from the time notice of the requirements of this ordinance shall have been given to such owner or owners, which notices shall be served by the marshal of the city of Savannah. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, That in the event the city shal proceed to do the work as provided in the preceding section said work shall be done at the expense and cost of such owner or owners, and in the event the bill thereof shall remain unpaid for a period of ten days after its presentation to such owner or owners, then said bill for said costs and expenses shall be turned over to the city treasurer, who shall issue an execution for its collection, together with all costs against said owner or owners and the abutting property., which execution shall be levied and made in the manner pointed out by law for the levy and making of the tax executions issued for taxes due the city of Savannah. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed February 3, 1915. ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKSDEFINING WIDTHS AND LOCATIONS By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to define the widths and locations of roadways and sidewalks on portions of certain streets in the eastern sec- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ' 441 tion of the city of Savannah, and to require sidewalk pavements on said portions of said streets to be laid, and for other purposes: Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the roadways and sidewalks of those portions of those streets lying in the eastern section of the city of Savannah as described below shall be of the following widths and locations: Thirty-first street from East Broad street1 to Waters avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width and located 2 feet from the property lines. Thirty-second, Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth streets from East Broad street to Waters avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width and located 2 feet from the property lines. Thirty-fifth street from Price street to Waters avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks 4 feet wide, located 5 feet from.the property lines. Thirty-sixth street from Price street to Waters avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks 4 feet wide, located 5 feet from the property lines. Thirty-seventh street and Seiler street shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width, located 2 feet from the property lines, from Habersham street to Waters avenue. Thirty-eighth street shall have a roadway 25 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width, located on property lines, from East Broad street to Waters avenue. Thirty-ninth street from East Broad street to Waters avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width, located 2 feet from the property lines. Fortieth street from East Broad street to Waters avenue shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks .5 feet wide, located 1 foot from the property lines. The roadway of each of the said portions of the said streets shall be located in the center of the streets, of equal distance from the opposite property lines. 442 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT See. 2. Be it further ordained that all persons owning property on either side of those portions of those streets specified in the foregoing section shall immediately after the passage of this ordinance lay a pavement on the sidewalk opposite their property of artificial stone (cement) and sai<| pavement shall be of the width specified in the foregoing section. The said sidewalk pavement shall be laid on the level or grade directed by the chief engineer of the city of Savannah. Sec. 3. Be if. further ordained, that the property owners aforesaid shall also lay curbing and do other things incident to the construction of said sidewalks. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, that if any of the owners or owner of any of the property on either side of mosc portions of the streets above specified shall fail to lay the sidewalk, pavement and curbing in front of their property as herein required, then the city shall proceed to do so, after a lapse of thirty (30) days from the time notice of the requirements of this ordinance shall have been given to such owner or owners, which notices shall be served by the marshal of the city of Savannah. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that in the event the city shall proceed to do the work as provided in the preceding section, said work shall be done at the expense and cost of such owner or owners, and in the event the bill thereof shall remain unpaid for a period of ten days after its presentation to such owner or owners, then said bill for said cost and expenses shall be turned over to the city treasurer, who shall issue an execution for its collection, together with all costs against said owner or owners and the abutting property, which execution shall be levied and made in the manner pointed out by law for the levy and making of the tax executions issued for taxes due the city of Savannah. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed May 26, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 443 ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKSDEFINING WIDTHS AND LOCATIONS By the Streets and Lanes Committee: An ordinance to define the widths and location of roadways and sidewalks on portions of certain streets in the eastern section of the city of Savannah, and to require sidewalk pavements on said portions of said streets to be laid, and for other purposes. Section I. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the roadways and sidewalks of those portions of those streets lying in the eastern section of the city of Savannah as described below shall be of the following widths and locations: ^ Wright street, from Waters avenue to the west property line of Lester property shall have a roadway 36 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width and located two feet from the property lines. Gwinnett street, from Waters avenue to the west property line of Lester property shall have a roadway 36 feet wide, sidewalks 5 feet in width and located 2 feet from the property lines. Waldburg street, from Waters avenue to tlie west property line of Lester property shall have a roadway 36 feet wide, sidewalks five feet in width and located two feet from the property lines. Collins street, from Waters avenue to the west property line of Lester property shall have a roadway 36 feet wide, sidewalks five feet in width and located two feet from the property lines. Bolton street, from Waters avenue to the west property line of Lester property shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks five feet in width and located two feet from the property lines. Park avenue, from Waters avenue to the west property line of Lester property shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks five feet in width and located four feet from the property lines. Duffy street, from Waters avenue to the west property line of Lester property shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, side- 444 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT walks four feet in width and located four feet from the property lines. Live Oak street, from Thunderbolt road to Anderson street shall have a roadway 30 feet wide, sidewalks five feet in width and located two feet from the property lines. The roadway of each of the said portions of said streets shall be located in the center of the streets, in equal distance from the opposite property lines. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that all persons owning property on either side of those portions of those streets specified in the foregoing section shall immediately after the passage of this ordinance lay a pavement on the sidewalk opposite their property of artificial stone (cement) and said pavement shall be of the width specified in the foregoing section. The said sidewalk pavement shall be laid on the level or grade directed by the chief engineer of the city of SavannahSec. 3. Be it further ordained, that the property owners aforesaid shall also lay curbing, and do other things incident to the construction of said sidewalks. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, that if any owner or owners of any of the property on either side of those portions of the streets above specified shall fail to lay sidewalk pavement and curbing in front of their property as herein required, then the city shall proceed to do so, after a lapse of thirty (30 days from the time notice of the requirements of this ordinance shall have been given to such owner or owners, which notices shall be served by the marshal of the city of Savannah. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that in the event that the city shall proceed to do the work as provided in the preceding section, said work shall be done at the expense and cost of such owner or owners, and in the event the bill thereof shall remain unpaid for a period of ten (10) days after its presentation to such owner or owners, then said bill for said cost and expenses shall be turned over to the city treasurer, who shall issue an execution for its collection together with all costs against said owner or owners and the abutting property, which execution shall be levied and made in the manner pointed out by law for the levy MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 445 and making of the tax executions for taxes due the city of Savannah. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed June 9, 1915. SALARIES OF CITY OFFICERS By Alderman Pierpont: An ordinance to fix the salaries of the city officers of the city of Savannah for the term of two years for which they are elected by city council on January 25, 1915- Section I. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the salaries of the city officers elected on January 25, 1915, for the term of two years, shall be as follows: Building inspector, $1,500; clerk of council, $2,400; clerk of police department, $1,800; city treasurer, $2,300; city attorney, $3,000; city marshal, $1,800; city physicians, $750 each; clerk of market, $1,500; harbormaster, $1,800; health officer, $4,000; chief of police, $2,600; chief engineer of fire department, $2,700; superintendent of water works, $2,000; chairman tax assessors and ex-officio clerk of board, $2,300; tax assessors, $750 each; chief engineer, $4,800. Section 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 January 25, 1915. SALARY OF MAYOR By the Finance Committee: An ordinance to fix the salary of the mayor of the city of Savannah at six thousand ($6,000.00) dollars per annum. 446 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that from and after the 25th day of January, 1915, the mayor of the city of Savannah shall be paid a salary at the rate of six thousand ($6,000.00) dollars per annum, the same to be paid as are other salaries of city officials. Section 2. Be it further ordained that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed January 6, 1915. SEWERSPURCHASE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR By Committee on Drainage: An ordinance to provide for the purchase of a sewer rightof-way through the lands of the estate of Minis, west of the corporate limits 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 committee on drainage be and they are hereby authorized to purchase from the heirs of the estate of Minis the fee simple title to a right-ofway 20 feet in width through the lands of the estate of Minis, between Hopkins street and Minis canal, west of the corporate limits of the city of Savannah containing 24,400 square feet and shown upon a map of same made by W. O'D. Rockwell, assistant chief engineer of the city of Savannah, on the 14th day of April, 1915, at and for the sum of 5c per square foot. Section 2. Be it further ordained that the payment for said property shall not be made until the title is approved by the city attorney. Section 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed April 14, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 447 SIDEWALKS TO BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to amend an ordinance to require owners and lessees of abutting realty to keep the sidewalks in good repair, to make such owners or lessees of said abutting realty or other persons, liable to reimburse said city for certain amounts paid out as damages, to require public notice to be given calling upon said owners and lessees to comply with the requirements of this ordinance, to direct and empower the director of public works to have sidewalks laid, relaid or repaired, to prescribe the material to be used in laying and relaying said sidewalks, to authorize the city treasurer to issue executions against said abutting property owners for the expense of work done on sidewalks, to prescribe a penalty for violation of this ordinance, and for other purposes, adopted and approved May 3, 1911, by striking the words: the "director of public works" wherever the same appears in said ordinance, and inserting in lieu thereof the "chief engineer." Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that an ordinance entitled: An ordinance to require owners and lessees of abutting realty to keep the sidewalks in good repair, to make such owners or lessees of said abutting realty or other persons, liable to reimburse said city for certain amounts paid out as damages, to require public notice to be given calling upon said owners and lessees to comply with requirements of this ordinance, to direct and empower the director of public works to have sidewalks laid, relaid or repaired, to prescribe the material to be used in laying and relaying said sidewalk, to authorize the city treasurer to issue executions against such abutting property owners for the expense of work done on sidewalks, to prescribe a penalty for violation of this ordinance and for other purposes, adopted and approved May 3, 1911, be amended by striking the words "director of public works" wherever the same appears in said ordinance, and inserting in lieu thereof, the words "chief engineer." Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts 448 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed February 3, 1915. SIDEWALKSPRESCRIBING WIDTHS AND PAVEMENT OF By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to prescribe the width and location of sidewalks on Harris street, in the city of Savannah between West Broad street and Purse street, and to provide for the pavement thereof, and for other purposes: Section 1- Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the sidewalks of Harris street in the city of Savannah, between West Broad street and Purse street, shall have a width of five feet, commencing at the curb line of the roadway, and all persons owning property on either side of said portion of said street, on the date of the passage of this ordinance shall immediately thereafter lay a pavement on the sidewalk opposite their property of concrete cement, said pavement shall be five feet in width, commencing at the curb line, and shall be laid on the level and grade directed by the chief engineer of the city of Savannah. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that the property owners aforesaid shall also lay curbing and do other things incident to the construction of said sidewalk pavement. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that if any owner or owners of any property on either side of the portion of the street above specified shall fail to lay the sidewalk pavement and curbing in front of. their property as herein required, that the city shall proceed to do so, after a lapse of thirty days from the time notice of the requirements of this ordinance shall have been given to such owner or owners, which notices shall be served by the marshal of the city of Savannah. . MAYOR'S ANXUAL REPORT 449 Sec. 4. Be it further ordained that in the event the city proceed to do the work as provided in the preceding section, said work shall be done at the expense and cost" of such owner or owners, and in the event the bill thereof shall remain unpaid for a period of ten days after its presentation to such owner or owners, then said bill for said cost and expenses shall be turned over to the city treasurer, who shall issue an execution for its collection, together with all costs against said owner or owners, and the abutting property, which execution shall be levied and made in the manner pointed out by law for the levy and making of the tax executions issued for taxes due the city of Savannah. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed February 3, 1915. SIDEWALKSLAYING OF By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to provide for the laying of sidewalks in that section of the city of Savannah bounded on the north by Waters and Rivers streets, on the east by West Broad street, on the south by Hull street and on the west by West Boundary street, to prescribe the widths of same, the material to be used, and to require the owners of abutting property to lay the same: Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that all sidewalks in that section of the city of Savannah, bounded on the north by Waters and Rivers streets, on the east by West Broad street, on the south by Hull street and on the west by West Boundary street, shall be of the width and made of the material as fellows: Ann StreetWidth of sidewalk, 4 feet; material, brick. Laurel StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Walnut StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. St. Gaul StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. 450 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Poplar StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Fahm StreetWidth of sidewalk, 10 feet; material, cement. Lumber Street (Bryan to Joachim)Width of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Lumber Street (Bryan to Hull)Width of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, cement. West Boundary StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Water Street (Indian to River)Width of sidewalk, 10 feet; material, brick. Hull StreetWidth of sidewalk, 10 feet; material, brick. Oglethorpe AvenueWidth of sidewalk, 10 feet; material, brick. York StreetWidth of sidewalk, 10 feet; material, brick. President StreetWidth of sidewalk, 4 feet; material, brick. Zubly StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Congress StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Bryan StreetWidth of sidewalk, 9.5 feet; material, brick. Olive StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Bay Street (West Broad to Fahm)Width of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, cement. Bay Street (Fahm to Ogeechee canal)Width of sidewalk, 10 feet; material, brick. Joachim StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Mill StreetWidth of sidewalk, 6 feet; material, brick. Indian StreetWidth of sidewalk, 13 feet; material, brick. River Street (north side, east of Fahm)Width of sidewalk, 5 feet; material, brick. River Street (south side only west of Fahm)Width of sidewalk, 9-5 feet; material, brick. River (south side, east of Fahm)Width of sidewalk, 10 feet; material, brick. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that all persons owning property on either side of that portion of those streets specified in the foregoing section, shall immediately after the passage of this ordinance lay a pavement on the sidewalk opposite their property of the material specified in said section, and said pavement shall MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 451 be of the width there specified. The pavement shall be laid on j j ( the level or grade directed by the chief engineer of the city of Savannah. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that the property owners aforesaid shall also lay curbing and do other things incident to the construction of said sidewalk pavement. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained that if any of the owner or owners of any property on either side of those portions of the streets above specified shall fail to lay the sidewalk, pavement and curbing in front of their property as herein required, then the city shall proceed to do so, after a lapse of thirty (30) days from the time notice of the requirements of this ordinance shall have been given to such owner or owners, which notices shall be served by the marshal of the city of Savannah. Section 5. Be it further ordained, that in the event the city shall proceed to do the work as provided in the preceding section, said work shall be done at the expense and cost of such owner or owners, and in the event the bill thereof shall remain unpaid for a period of ten days after its presentation to such owner or owners, then said bill for said cost and expenses shall be turned over to the city treasurer, who shall issue an execution for its collection, together with all costs against said owner or owners, and the abutting property, which execution shall be levied and made in the manner pointed out by law for the levy and making of the tax executions issued for taxes due the city of Savannah. Sec. 6. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed September 1, 1915. STOOPS AND PORTICOSERECTION OF By Alderman Daniel: An ordinance to amend section 1063 of the Code of Savannah of 1907, and for other purposes. 452 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that section 1063 of the code of Savannah of 1907 be and the same is hereby amended by striking from said section the words beginning at the twelfth line of said section and ending in the fourteenth line, as follows, to-wit: "And provided, further, that nothing herein contained shall be held to prevent the mayor and aldermen from permitting the erection of steps or porticos in the streets of the city on any block on which the majority of the lots already have steps or porticos in the streets." Sec. 2. 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 October 18, 1915. STREETS AND LANESCONNECTIONS TO BE MADE BEFORE IMPROVEMENT OF By Committee on Streets and Lanes: An ordinance to provide that all gas, water, sewerage, electric conduits and other connections must be made to the curb line before any street or lane is paved, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled, that whenever any street, lane or other highway in the city of Savannah is to be paved, notice shall be served by the city marshal, .at least twenty days prior to the beginning of such pavements, upon the owners or agents of owners of the property alongside such street, lane or other highway to be paved, and upon each company or corporation known as utility corporations having gas, water, sewerage, electric conduits or other underground connections, that all such connections must be made to the curb line before such pavement is laid. Sec. 2- Be it further ordained that any person guilty of a violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance or a refusal MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 453 or failure to comply with such ordinance shall, upon conviction before the police court of the city of Savannah, be subject to a fine not exceeding one hundred ($100.00) dollars and imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days; either or both, in the discretion of the court, and in addition to this, if said connections are not made prior to such pavement, the person, company, or corporation refusing or failing to comply with such notice shall be prohibited from making any underground connections whatsoever; which would require the tearing up of street pavements, for a period of five years from the completion of such pavements. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed February 3, 1915. STREETS AND WARDSNAMING OF SAME By Committee on City Ldts and Opening Streets: An ordinance for describing and naming the streets and ward in the territory incorporated within the city's limits by an act of the legislature, approved August 17, 1914, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that all that territory bounded on the north by the north property line of Dale avenue, extending from the west side of Waters avenue to the west side of Bee road (a part of said north property line being a part of the corporate limits of the city of Savannah, as defined by an act of the legislature approved December 12, 1901); on the east by west line of Bee road and the prolongation of said west line to its intersection with an unnamed street in the Norton sub-division, 2,526.8 feet south of the north line of Dale avenue. South by the north line of said unnamed street, extending westwardly to the west side of Waters avenue. West by the west line of Waters avenue, extending from said unnamed street northwardly to the north line of Dale avenue (said west line of Waters avenue being 454 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT a part of the corporate limits of the city as defined by an act of the legislature, approved December 12, 1901), having been annexed to the corporate territory of the city of Savannah by an act of the general assembly of Georgia, approved August 17, 1914, shall have streets and wards named and described as follows: The street having an east and west direction extending between Waters avenue and Bee road will, beginning with the street immediately south of Daffin Park, be named Forty-seventh, Fortyeighth, Forty-ninth, Fiftieth and Fifty-first streets, respectively, the same, excepting Forty-seventh street, being continuations of the streets of the same name, west of Waters avenue. The lanes traversing the above described territory have an east and west direction, and will be parallel with and known by the names of the streets immediately north of them- The streets having a north and south direction in the above described territory will be named as follows, to-wit: The street extending along the west boundary of said territory from Dale avenue to the south corporate limits, shall be known as Waters avenue; the streets east of and parallel with Waters avenue, shall be named respectively, Live Oak street, Cedar street and Ash street and Hickory street. Section 2. Be it further ordained, that the entire section of the described territory bounded on the north by Dale avenue, on the east by Bee road, on the south by the unnamed street of the Norton sub-division before mentioned, and on the west by Waters avenue, shall be known and designated as Pierpont Ward. Section 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 February 3, 1915. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 455 STREETS AND LANESTO PURCHASE SAME FROM SAVANNAH REAL ESTATE AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY By Committee on City Lots and Opening Streets: An ordinance to provide for the purchase from Savannah Real Estate and Improvement Company of certain streets, lanes and avenues lying south of the corporate limits of the city of Savannah, in consideration of the grading and curbing of the streets conveyed, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the city purchase from Savannah Real Estate & Improvement Corripany those streets, avenues and lanes in the sub-division of said company south of the corporate limits of the city of Savannah, lying between the southern corporate limits of the city on the north, the southern and eastern lines of Whatley avenue on the south and east and the western line of Hopkins street, and the western boundary of said sub-division on the west. The consideration of said purchase being that the city will grade and curb the following streets and avenues in said sub-division, to-wit: Whatley avenue from the corporate limits of the city of Savannah on the north to the western boundary line of the land of said company on the west. Hopkins street from the corporate limits of the city. of Savannah on the north to Whatley avenue on the south. Stevens street from the corporate limits of the city of Savannah on the north to Whatley avenue on the south. Bulloch street from the corporate limits of the city of Savannah on the north to Fifty-third street on the south. Florence street from the corporate limits of the city of Savannah on the north to Whatley avenue on the south. Fifty-third street from Hopkins street on the west to Whatley avenue on the east. All of which is shown upon a map of plat of same made by W. O'D. Rockwell, assistant chief engineer of the city of Savannah, on June 23, 1915. 456 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that the mayor of the city of Savannah is authorized and directed to enter into a contract with the said Savannah Real Estate & Improvement Company to carry out the terms of this ordinance. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed July 7, 1915. WATER MAINSPURCHASE OF THOSE AT ELOYD HEIGHTS By Committee on Water and Committee on Finance: An ordinance to purchase water mains at Eloyd Heights and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, that the sum of $876.05 be and the same is hereby appropriated from the city treasury for the purpose of purchasing from Mrs. Annie E. Doyle and Laurence T. Doyle the water mains laid at Eloyd Heights in Chatham county, Georgia, east of the corporate limits of the city of Savannah, which mains are now connected with the city's water system, provided the said Mrs. Annie E. Doyle and Laurence T. Doyle will deed to the city all the streets and lanes through which said water mains are run. Section 2. Be it further resolved that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Ordinance Passed May 12, 1913. ACTS OF THE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE 1914-1915 RELATIVE TO CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL PURPOSES An act to amend the several acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that no action for damages to person or property of any character whatever shall be instituted against the city of Savannah unless within six months from the happening or infliction of the injury complained of, the complainant, his executors and administrators shall give notice to the mayor and aldermen of said city of such injury in writing, stating in such notice the date and place of the- happening or infliction of such injury, the manner of such infliction, the character of the injury, and the amount of damage claimed therefor. Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the said municipal corporation is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn property for the purpose of acquiring sites for libraries, auditoriums, wharves, squares, playgrounds, and all other public purposes. Provided, however, that this provision of this act shall not repeal any of the provisions of the act of the legislature of Georgia of 1895, approved December 11, 1895, Act. 76, 1895, giving authority to the said city to condemn property for the purpose of opening streets, etc. The said municipal corporation shall proceed in condemning property for the purposes here mentioned under the terms and provisions of an act of the legislature of this state, approved December 18, 1894, entitled, "An act to provide for the uniform method of exercising the right of condemnation, taking or damaging private property," and to be found on pages 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 and 100 of the volume containing the published laws for the year 1894. The fact that the property needed by the said municipal corporation for the 460 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT purposes here mentioned may be owned or used by a railroad or other corporation shall be no bar to the exercise of the right of condemnation hereby conferred. Section 3. The said mayor and aldermen shall have full power and authority to regulate the use of the streets of the city of Savannah for business purposes and no person, firm or corporation shall have the right to use the streets of said city of Savannah for business purposes without first having obtained the consent and license of the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah. Section 4. In the event of a vacancy in the office of mayor or aldermen of the city of Savannah, any citizen of the city of Savannah shall be eligible to election to such office, and the mayor and aldermen shall elect such successor. Section 5. Said mayor and aldermen shall have power and authority to close any portion of a street or streets when necessary for the purpose of erecting an auditorium or other municipal building. , Section 6. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that, from and after the passage of this aci, the corporate limits of the city of Savannah shall be extended so as to embrace the right-of-way of the Thunderbolt branch of the Savannah Electric Company from the present Eastern corporate limits of said city, opposite Bolton street in said city, in an easterly direction to the eastern side of a public road known as Skidaway Road, the said extension being thirty (30) feet in width and approximately twenty-four hundred (2400) feet in length, and is bounded on the north by the northern line of the right-of-way of sajd Electric Company, on the east by the eastern line of Skidaway Road, on the south by the southern line of the right-of-way of said Electric Company, and on the west by the present eastern corporate limits of the city of Savannah. Section 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that the said mayor and aldermen shall have power and authority to appoint a traffic expert for the city of Savannah, who shall be an expert in the matter of all freight and passenger rates affect- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 461 ing the city of Savannah, and whose duties shall be defined by the said mayor and aldermen with a view of avoiding any freight or passenger rate discriminations against the said city. The mayor and aldermen shall also have power and authority to appoint such assistants as in their judgment such traffic expert may need to properly perform his duties, and shall provide for the compensation of such officers when so appointed, and provide for all other expenses incident to the said office. Section 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be, and the same are hereby repealed. Approved August 16, 1915. ,N. E. HARRIS, Governor. ABOLISHING JUSTICES' COURTS AND ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL COURT An act to carry into effect in the city of Savannah the provisions of the amendment to Paragraph 1, Section 7, of Article 6 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, ratified October 2nd, 1812, relating to the abolition of Justices' Courts and the office of Justice of the Peace in certain cities, as further amended by an act of the legislature of Georgia, approved July 29th, 1914, and ratified November 3rd, 1914, relative to the abolition of said courts and officers in the city of Savannah, and the establishment in lieu thereof of such court or courts or system of courts as the General Assembly may deem necessary; and in pursuance thereof to abolish all Justices Courts and the office of the Justice of the Peace in the city of Savannah, and to establish in lieu thereof the Municipal Court of Savannah; to define its jurisdiction and powers; to provide for the appointments, qualifications, duties, powers and compensation of the judges and other officers thereof; to provide for pleading and practice and rules of procedure and new trial therein; to abolish the office of constable in said city; to define the jurisdiction of said court as to amount and subject matter, and the territorial jurisdiction of each section thereof, and for other purposes. 462 MAYOR'S AN'XUAL REPORT Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that effective January 1st, 1916, all Justices Courts and the office of justice of the Peace and Notary Public Ex-officio Justice of the Peace in the city of Savannah, and the office of Constable in the city of Savannah, be and the same are hereby abolished, and in lieu thereof the Municipal Court of Savannah is hereby created and established with the jurisdiction, judges and officers hereinafter provided. Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the territorial jurisdiction of said Municipal Court of Savannah shall be co-extensive with the corporate limits of the city of Savannah as same now or may hereafter be, and in addition thereto the said court shall fiave territorial jurisdiction over that part of the county of Chatham not located in the corporate limits of the city of Savannah. Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court of Savannah as to civil and criminal matters shall in all respects be the same as the jurisdiction of Justices Courts in the county of Chatham at the date of the passage of this act, and in addition thereto, the said court shall have jurisdiction in trover and bail trover proceedings, in which the value of the property sued for, excessive of hire does not exceed the principal sum of one hundred dollars. Section 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the procedure, pleading and practice in said Municipal Court of Savannah shall be the same as that prescribed by law at the date of the passage of this Act for Justices Courts, and an appeal, certiorari, and all other matters, the procedure in said court, except where changed by this act, shall be the same as prescribed by law for Justices Courts. Section 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that where an appeal is taken so that if the case were in a Justice Court that said appeal would be heard by a jury in a Justices Court, then such appeal shall be heard and determined, as fully as said jury would determine it, by the other two judges who did not preside at the original hearing of the case, unless MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 463 the party appealing shall, at the time of making said appeal, damand in writing a trial by jury and deposit with the clerk the sum of three dollars as jury fees, and if said two judges disagree, such appeal shall be tried by a jury, and in the event of such written demand or disagreement by said two judges, the said Municipal Court jury shall be selected and impaneled as is now provided in Justices Courts, except that the jurors may reside in any district of the city of Savannah, and each juror shall receive for his services the sum of fifty cents for each case actually tried by him. Jurors shall be paid by the clerk of said court out of the costs taxed and collected by said court for jury fees of which he shall keep a separate record. In addition to the other costs to be taxed by the court, the court shall tax against the losing party three dollars in each case tried by a jury as costs for jury fees, and if the party originally making the written demand for trial by jury and depositing with the clerk the said sum of three dollars as jury fees prevails in such proceedings the amount of said deposit shall be taxed as aforesaid against the losing party as a part of- the cost in the case, and if recovered, shall be refunded to the party depositing same, after all cost have been paid. Section 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that there shall be a Chief Judge and two Associate Judges of said court, and each of the three judges of said court shall have all the power, authority and jurisdiction that a Justice of the Peace now has under the laws of Georgia. Any attorney-at-Iaw who is a resident of Chatham county, and who has practiced law continuously for one or more years, shall be elegible to hold office as associate judge of said court, but in addition to the foregoing qualifications, the Chief Judge of said court must have practiced law for five years or more. No such judge or chief judge shall hold any other public office of honor, trust or profit, or practice as an attorney or counsellor at law, but each judge of said court shall devote his whole time and capacity, as far as public interest demand, to the duties of his particular office as prescribed by law. Section 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the chief judge of said court, in addition to the exercise of all powers as a judge of said court, shall have the general super- 464 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT intendence of the business of said court. He shall have the power to divide the court into sections or divisions, and to determine the division of the business of said court, and shall assign the judges to attend to the duties of said court and the divisions or sections thereof. He shall prescribe the hour for the opening of said court, and for the attendance of judges, clerks and bailiffs thereof, and shall generally have authority to make such rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, or with the published rules of the court, as shall in the judgment of said chief judge, seem advisable for the prompt and satisfactory disposition of the business of said court, provided that in the . ase of the illness or absence of said chief judge he may designate by an order duly filed with the clerk of said court, one of the associate judges of the court to act as chief judge pro tempore, who shall have the foregoing powers and authority given in this section to the chief judge, during the illness or absence of the chief judge. Section 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the chief judge of said court shall be ex-officio a judge of the city court of Savannah, and he is hereby directed to preside in the city court of Savannah in the trial of criminal cases, in the trial of cases where the judge of the city court is disqualified; and in such other cases as may be required by law or by the exigencies of the court, as ex-officio judge of the city court of Savannah, said chief shall, while presiding therein, have all the power and authority of the judge of the city court of Savannah. Section 9. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the chief judge and the two associate judges of said Municipal Court shall be elected by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah in council assembled within thirty days from the date of the approval of this act, one associate judge shall be elected for a term of one year beginning January 1st, 1916, and expiring December 31st, 1917. The other associate judge shall be elected for a term beginning January 1st, 1916, and expiring December 31st, 1918. The chief judge shall be elected for a term beginning January 1st, 1916, and expiring December 31st, 1920. The successor to said judges so elected, shall be elected by the voters of MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ____465 Chatham county qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, that is to say, the sucessors to each of said judges and the chief judge shall be elected at the general State Election held next preceding the expiration of his term of office. The judges so elected shall hold office for a term of four years or until their successors are elected and qualified. In the event of the death, resignation or removal from office of any one of said judges, the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah shall elect the successor or successors of said judge or judges, and the successor or successors of said judge or judges so elected shall hold office until the next general State election when a judge shall be elected by the people to fill the unexpired term or terms of said judge or judges who may have died, resigned or been removed from office. Section 10. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the chief judge of said Municipal court shall receive a salary of four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500.00) per annum, and each of said associate judges a salary of two thousand and four hundred dollars per annum, payable monthly as hereinafter provided. It shall be unlawful for ahy judge, clerk, bailiff, or deputy clerk or deputy bailiff or other officer of said court directly or indirectly to charge or receive for his own use any fees, emoluments or perquisites of office other than the salaries provided by this act. Section 11. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that any judge or the chief judge of said court may be impeached for misfeasance or malfeasance in office, said impeachment shall be preferred by presentment of the Grand Jury of Chatham county, and said impeachment shall be tried before the Superior court of said county under the rules governing the trial of misdemeanors. The impeachment of the judge or chief judge by the Grand Jury shall operate to suspend him from office until the impeachment is tried. If the verdict of the jury impaneled to try the impeachment, be for the impeachment, the court shall enter a judgment removing said judge or chief judge from office, and the chief judge or judges so removed, shall thereafter be ineligible to hold said office. If the judgment of the court be 466 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT against an impeachment, said judge or chief judge shall be restored to his office as though no impeachment had been preferred. Section 12. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that should any of the judges of said Municipal Court be disqualified from interest or otherwise, from sitting in any case pending in said court, said judges or a majority of them, may elect some practicing attorney at law to act as judge pro hac vice, who shall exercise all the functions of a judge or judges in such disqualified case or cases. Section 13. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the judges of the Municipal Court of Savannah shall be commissioned by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, after election as hereinbefore set forth, and before entering upon the discharge of the office, each of said judges shall take and subscribe an oath in substance the same as that provided for the judges of the Superior Court of the State. Said oath shall be taken before the Judge of the Superior Court of Chatham county or the judge of the City Court of Savannah or the Ordinary of Chatham county. Section 14. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the judges of said Municipal court shall on the first day of January, 1916, organize said court and shall prepare and promulgate such rules of procedure and practice, not inconsistent with this act and with the laws of the state, as may be necessary or proper to cany on and facilitate the business of said court. Such rules may be modified or changed from time to time, and shall be binding upon the officers of said court, the attorneys practicing, and parties litigating and the witnesses attending therein. AH such rules shall be promptly filed with the clerk of the Municipal Court and shall be printed within a reasonable time after their adoption, and furnished upon application to the members of the bar and the public generally. Section 15. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that there shall be a clerk and bailiff of said Municipal Court who shall receive a salary of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per annum payable monthly. Said clerk and bailiff MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 467 shall be elected by the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in council assembled, for a term of four years from January 1st, 1916, and may be removed from office by said mayor and aldermen during their said terms upon charges duly made and filed in writing of misfeasance or malfeasance and upon conviction thereof. Said bailiff may appoint a deputy bailiff, with the approval of the chief judge of said court, who shall receive a salary of nine hundred dollars ($900.00). per annum payable monthly as hereinafter provided and who shall hold office at the pleasure of said bailiff and chief judge. Section 16. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that in the event the three judges of said Municipal Court certify that additional officers are necessary in order to properly conduct the business of said court, there shall be appointed by the clerk with the approval of the chief judge a deputy clerk, and by the bailiff with the approval of the chief judge an additional deputy bailiff and such deputies shall be paid at the rate of three dollars ($3.00) per day each for each day serving, provided that no deputy shall be appointed to serve for a term exceeding thirty days without the approval of the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah as to the length of said term. The chief judge of said Municipal Court is authorized to remove such deputies appointed in pursuance of this section, at any time that he thinks the duties of the court do not require such additional service. Section 17. Be it further enacted that the clerk shall be responsible for the acts of the deupty clerk, and the bailiff shall be responsible for the acts of the deputy bailiff or deputy bailiffs. The said clerk shall give bond in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and said bailiff in the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) with good security payable to the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office by himself and his deputies, and for the true and prompt payment and accounting for all moneys by himself and by his deputies. Section 18. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the clerk of said Municipal Court touching the business of said court shall have and exercise all of the duties, powers and 468 MAYOR'S AXNUAL REPORT authority provided by law for the clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham county, so far as the same are applicable to and not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, and such other duties pertaining to the business of said court as may be designated by the judge of said court or a majority of them. The clerk shall also have complete power and authority co-existent and coordinate with the power of the judges of said Municipal Court under this act, to issue summary processes and writs which are issuable as a matter of right, to issue garnishments and attachments, to administer oaths and take affidavits, to accept and approve bonds, and to discharge any and all other functions ministerial in character, which under the laws of this state are performed by justices of the peace. The deputy clerks of said Municipal Courts shall have and exercise all the functions and be subject to all the responsibilities and requirements of the clerk of the court. Section 19. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the bailiff and deputy bailiffs of said Municipal Court shall have and exercise all duties, powers and authority touching the business of said court provided by law for the sheriff of the Superior Court of Chatham county, so far as the same are applicable to and not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, and such other duties pertaining to the business of said court as may be designated by the judges of said court or a majority of them. Section 20. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the terms of said court shall commence on the first Tuesday of each month, and each term shall continue from day to day, but not to run longer than the Monday preceding the commencement of the succeeding term. Suits shall be filed, served and answered as now provided by law for suits in Justices Courts, provided that answers' to garnishments may be filed at any time during the first week of the term at which said garnishments are answerable. All summons, executions, warrants, writs and proceedings of any kind issuing from said Municipal Court shall be issued in the name of the chief judge of said court, and signed by the clerk or deputy clerk of said court, all executions, warrants, writs, and summary processes of any kind issuing from said MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 469 Municipal Court shall be directed to all and singular the bailiff and his lawful deputies of said Municipal Court, and to all and singular the sheriff and deputy sheriff of this state, and shall be executed as is now provided by law for proceedings in Justices Courts. Section 21. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that judgments, executions and all other processes and proceedings from said Municipal Court shall have the same effect and lien as is now provided for similar proceedings in the Justice of the Peace Courts. Section 22. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws of force at the date of the passage of this act relating to and governing Justices of the Peace and Justice of the Peace Courts as to all matters and things of every kind and character, shall apply to said Municipal Court, the judges thereof and the proceedings therein, so far as the same may be applicable unless inconsistent with the provisions of this act. Section 23. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah shall provide and maintain a suitable place for holding said court, at some place in the city of Savannah as near to the court house as may in the discretion of the mayor and aldermen, be conveniently and reasonably obtained; and shall provide the necessary furniture, blanks, books, typewriters, and stationery for the use of the said court; and shall provide for the payment of the salaries of the judges, clerks, bailiff, deputy bailiffs and all other expenses of said court. The County Commissioners of Chatham County shall, so far as possible, co-operate with the mayor and aldermen in providing a place or places for the holding of said court. Section 24. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the costs and fees charged in said Municipal Court of Savannah shall be the same as are provided by law at the time of the passage of this act for Justices Courts and constables in the county of Chatham for similar services, except jury fees; provided that when the amount recovered shall not exceed the sum of twenty dollars the charge shal be one-half of the present fees charged. 470 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Section 25. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that each party filing suit or proceeding of any character in said Municipal Court of Savannah shall deposit with the clerk of said court at the time of the fifing or commencement of said proceeding the sum of two dollars, as costs of suit, provided however, that the said deposit shall not be required of any person who shall subscribe an affidavit to the effect that from poverty he is unable to pay the same, and provided further, that if the party making such deposit shall finally prevail in said suit or proceeding, the amount of said deposit shall be taxed against the losing party in said suit, and if recovered as against a losing party defendant, shall be refunded to the party depositing the same, after all costs have been paid. Section 26. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when a party shall make oath that through his poverty he is unable to make the deposit of two dollars hereinbefore provided for or is unable to pay costs or to give bond, any other party at interest or his agent or attorney may contest the truth of such pauper affidavit by verifying affirmatively under oath that the same is untrue, or the chief judge of the Municipal Court may notify the party filing the said pauper affidavit that the court desires the truth of the same tested. The issue thereby formed shall be heard and determined by the court under the rules of the Court, and if the charges be sustained, judgment shall be rendered as if no affidavit had been made or bond given. If the said charge be not sustained, where the contest has been made by the opposite party, his agent or attorney, the cost of such hearing shall be taxed against the party complaining. The judgment of the court on all issues of fact touching the ability of a party to pay costs, give bond, or to make the deposit of two dollars shall be final. Section 27. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that an accurate record of all costs, fees and charges in said court shall be kept by the clerk of said court, and that all costs, fees and charges of every kind and collected by any of the officers of said court shall be immediately turned over to the clerk of said court and entered at once by said clerk on his records, and MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 471 on or before the fifth day of each and every month it shall be the duty of the said clerk of said court to furnish the treasurer of the city of Savannah a complete, accurate and sworn copy of all costs, charges and collections and to pay over all of the moneys collected to the said treasurer of the city of Savannah, and said moneys so received by said treasurer for the clerk of said court shall be held to the credit of said court and paid out, together with any deficiency which it shall be the duty of the said mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah to supply to said treasurer, by said treasurer upon a warrant signed by the chief judge of said court. Failure of the clerk of said court or of the officers of said court to promptly comply with the provisions of this section shall make it the duty of the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah to immediately remove such official from office, provided upon sufficient excuse in writing, the time for the compliance by said official with this requirement is not postponed, by the chief judge by order duly made and filed. Section 28. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that it shall be the duty of the chief judge of said Municipal Court to see to it that the officers of the court are diligent in the collection of costs, and to this end he shall call the execution docket of the court on some fixed day of each term and shall adopt such measures and rules as will insure the payment of costs by the parties liable for the same. Section 29. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that a complete set of the published reports of the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, and the acts of the General Assembly of Georgia, commencing with the acts of 1910, and future acts and reports and the Code of Georgia of 1910, shall be furnished by the State Librarian to the clerk of said Municipal Court of Savannah for the use of said court. Section 30. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the power and authority of the judges of said Municipal Court of Savannah to punish as for contempt of said court, shall not exceed a fine of twenty-five dollars or imprisonment for ten days in jail, either or both in the discretion of the court, and the 472 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT ______ matters, acts and things which may be held by said Municipal Court shall be the same as are now prescribed within the jurisdiction of the Superior Courts of said state. Section 31. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all matters pending and undisposed of on the first day of January, 1916, in the Justices Courts and Notary Public ExOfficio Justice of the Peace Courts in the city of Savannah, shall be and they are hereby transferred to the Municipal Court of Savannah for trial and disposition therein, and all final and other processes in the hands of the officers of Justices Courts in the city of Savannah or in the hands of officers of courts of Notaries Public, ex-officio Justice of the Peace, shall be by them returned to said Municipal Court, and all records and papers in said Justices Courts shall be delivered to said Municipal Court. The officers of the Justice Courts hereby abolished shall be entitled to all uncollected costs which may have accrued in cases in their respective courts so transferred up to the first day of January, 1916, upon the collection of the same by the officers of said Municipal Court of Savannah. Any Justice of the Peace or constable who shall fail to transmit such suits, papers and documents and to return such processes within three days after written demand for such transmission and delivery has been made by the clerk of said Municipal Court of Savannah, shall be held in contempt of said Municipal Court and shall be punished as provided herein in cases of contempt. Section 32. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be and the same are hereby repealed. Approved August 13, 1915. N. E. HARRIS, Governor. TO CLOSE McDONOUGH STREET An act to authorize the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah to close and abolish that portion of McDonough street in Jackson Ward in the city of Savannah from Barnard street on J MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT________473 . the east to Jefferson street on the west, and bounded on the north by lots twenty-one (21) and twenty-two (22), Jackson Ward, on the east by Barnard street, on the South by lots twenty-seven (27) and twenty-eight (28) Jackson Ward, and on the west by Jefferson street, and to authorize the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah to use said portion of said street for public purposes, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of ci'.e same,'That the mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah are hereby authorized and empowered to close and abolish that portion of McDonough street in Jackson Ward in the city of Savannah from Barnard street on the east to Jefferson street on the west, and bounded on the north by lots twenty-one (21) and twenty-two* (22), Jackson Ward, east by Barnard street, south by lots twenty-seven (27) and twenty-eight (28), Jackson Ward, and the west by Jefferson street, and the said mayor and aldermen of the city of Savannah are authorized to use said portion of said street for the purpose of erecting thereon an auditorium and for other public purposes. Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be and the same are hereby repealed. j 1 1 Approved August 16, 1915. ? N. E. HARRIS, Governor. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1915 INCLUDING REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS BY THE HEALTH OFFICER. BACTERIOLOGIST. THE CHIEF FOOD INSPECTOR AND PLUMBING INSPECTOR REPORTS OF THE CITY PHYSICIANS. HOSPITALS AND J THE CITY DISPENSARY W. F. BRUNNER HEALTH OFFICER BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS Mayor W. J. PIERPONT Alderman JOHN W. DANIEL, M. D. Alderman WM. W. WILLIAMSON Col. BEIRNE GORDON MR. JOSEPH M. SOLOMONS WM. R. DANCY, M. D. W. F. BRUNNER, M. D., Secretary and Health Officer HEALTH DEPARTMENT Officers and Employes W. F. BRUNNER, M. D.______________Health Officer V. H. BASSETT, M. D.________________Bacteriologist DEWITT C. GILLES, D. V. M._______Chief Food Inspector JANE VAN DE VREDE, R. N.______Assistant Bacteriologist BARNETT COHEN____________________Chemist H. A. POWERS____________Secretary to Health Officer W. F. BENET____________________Clerk of Records C. J. MELVIN_______________Chief Sanitary Inspector B. L. McDONALD____________________Disinfector THOS. W. FLEMING _______________Food Inspector A. S. OTTO_____________________Milk Inspector J. M. KEATING____________________Stenographer R. C. SMITH-_Inspector of Hotels, Restaurants and Bakeries G. R. MONAHAN__________________Sink Inspector GEORGE LEWIN____________Assistant Food Inspector BARTLEY DONOVAN_______District Sanitary Inspector Y. E. MOREL____________District Sanitary Inspector CHAS. COLEMAN __________District Sanitary Inspector JOHN RIEDEMAN __________District Sanitary Inspector L. W. STERN_____________District Sanitary Inspector W. B. SPANN ____________District Sanitary Inspector J. V. DOWLING____________District Sanitary Inspector L. B. TAYLOR, M. D., City Physician for Whites (Northern District) . L. J. CHEDEL, M. D., City Physician for Whites (Southern District) . F. S. BELCHER, M. D., City Physician for Colored (Western District). C. C. MIDDLETON, M. D., City Physician for Colored (Eastern District). HARRIET ADAMS__Caretaker and Nurse, Smallpox Hospital REPORT OF BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS Savannah, Ga., Jan. 1, 1916. To the HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, City of Savannah, Ga. SIR: The report for the year which ended December 31st, 1915, of that part of the sanitary work which came under the jurisdiction of your Health Officer is submitted. Accompanying this report are the reports of Dr. V. H. Bassett, City Bacteriologist, and that of Dr. DeWitt C. Gilles, Chief Food Inspector. Attached to this report are the reports of the City Physicians, Keeper of the City Dispensary, and those of the different hospitals receiving aid from the city. There was no outbreak of transmissible disease during the year. DEATHS FROM NATURAL CAUSES ANNUAL RATIO PER 1,000 TEAR 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 Whites 568 543 442 449 440 Colored 1,234 1,107 1,038 1,074 1,133 Total ,802 ,650 ,480 ,523 ,573 Whites 16.22 15.09 11.95 11.81 11.59 Colored 30.75 27.00 24.71 24.99 26.39 Total 24.00 21.46 18.98 18.49 19.39 From this table it will be seen that, in spite of an increasing population, the white death rate is steadily decreasing. The same condition does not obtain in the colored race. The reason for this condition of affairs is apparent. We have not thrown around them the safeguards we place around the white population in the congested districts in which the colored people live. The absence 480 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT of any building laws throws the colored population into those sections of the city which do not have the same sanitary utilities enjoyed by the whites, and this is the effect in deaths from Tuberculosis; his death rate for same being four times greater than the whites, and, in Pneumonia, three times as great. When a child is born, the white child has got four chances against the Negro's one to reach his first birthday. Even before the birth of the child, the white baby has a five-to-one chance of being born alive over the Negro, and, again, your Health Officer urges that a Commission be appointed to look into the sanitary and moral evils which surround the Negro. The colored and Negro people are advancing rapidly, but without the sanitary and moral support of the controlling element; namely, the white people, his progress must be retarded. PRINCIPAL CAUSES OF DEATH Total 225 151 126 115 52 Tuberculosis _ Brights Disease _____ Pneumonia _ ____ Heart Disease _ _ Pellaera _ _ ______ Whites 28 51 30 34 10 Colored and Negroes 197 100 96 81 42 TRANSMISSIBLE DISEASES As stated above, there were no outbreaks of any of the transmissible diseases. DIPTHERIA There were 115 cases reported among the whites, with 3 deaths, and 26 cases among the colored people, with 1 death, the death rate being about 3%, the lowest ever recorded. SCARLET FEVER There were 25 cases among the whites and 6 among the colored, with no deaths. MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 481 SMALLPOX The only case that occurred during the year was in the person of a white man who came here from Winston-Salem, N. C., who, upon arrival here, was found to be ill of Smallpox. This is conclusive proof of a well vaccinated population. It is also in evidence that, after years of looking after the colored population, in the same careful manner adopted towards the white, the Negro is appreciative and will not hide the disease. It is doubtful if any other city in the South can show the same obedience to sanitary laws that the Negro shows here. MEASLES This is not a reportable disease. There were no deaths among the whites and only one among the colored. WHOOPING COUGH One death ooccurred among the white population and three among the Negro. TYPHOID FEVER There were 7 deaths among the whites and 13 among the colored. BIRTHS We, still, do not obtain from doctors and midwives over 80% of the births occurring in the city. Physicians are gradually reporting their cases and yet there are a few medical men of good standing who only report their births when compelled to do so. The 1915 births are exhibited in this table. MONTHS Whites Colored Total January _________ 84 84 168 February ________ 56 57 113 March ___________ 52 64 116 April ___________ 80 63 143 May ___________ 61 73 134 482 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT June __ __ _. July August _ September _ _. October _ _ _ . November _ . December - ._ 61 76 92 . __ 70 79 74 74 64 84 83 83 68 73 77 125 160 175 153 147 147 151 Grand Total ______ 859 873 1,732 SANITARY INSPECTION The value of this part of the health work is hardly appreciated by our people, and this is to be expected, for most of the work is done on private premises. A table shows, in a measure, the work done in this direction. In connection with this matter, your attention is called to the neglect of citizens to remove the rank growth of weeds that are found from July until November of each year. Fully 80% of the people are under the impression that the Health Department does not prosecute this work with vigor, but the facts are that the necessity of removing this vegetable growth is not thoroughly realized by the owners of lots containing such vegetation, because they seldom live near the property on which the growth is found. Your Health Officer, for years, advocated a more stringent law which should be enforced when prosecutions are made and the offender should be punished by the proper authorities. It is the fight of 80% of the people against the other 20%. SUMMARY OF SANITARY INSPECTION FOR THE YEAR 1915 Bathtub waste pipe choked__________________ 69 Bathtub corroded _.______________________________ 10 Bathtub leaking _______________________ 45 Bathtub (no waste pipe sewer connection) ________ 3 Bathtub waste pipe in disrepair__:____________ 2 Bathtub without trap ____________________ I MAYOR'S ANNUAL, REPORT 433 Bathtub without waste pipe __________________ 3 Bathtub waste pipe leaking __________________ 9 Bathtub (new bathtub recommended) __________ 8 Bathtub waste pipe disconnected_______________ 9 Plumbing Inspector (matters referred to)__________ 41 Building Inspector (matters referred to)__________ 17 Chief Engineer Fire Department (matters referred to)_ 6 Chief Engineer (low places in streets and lanes) _____ 166 Chief Engineer (city sewers and cesspools in bad order). 5 Chief Engineer (city sewers and cesspools choked)___ 25 Chief Engineer (defective sidewalks reported) _____ 83 Chief Engineer (delayed scavenger service reported)__ 26 Chief Engineer (no scavenger service reported)_____ 35 Chief Engineer (streets and lanes reported for cleaning). 31 Chief Engineer (ditches under Dry Culture for cleaning)- 37 Chief Engineer (no large garbage box for public school). 2 Debris, such as old tin, old building material, etc., in yards. 22 Low places in yards _________________>____ 62 Low places in alleys ____________________ 4 Low places in lots __________.___________ 26 Low places in fields and tracts_______________ 3 Low places under houses __________________ 19 Low places in railroad yards ________________ 3 Basements holding water___________________ 4 Power house wheel pit holding water. ____________ 3 Cellars, wet, damp or musty_________________ 34 Cellars holding water on account defective brickwork___ 3 Warehouse holding water __________________ 2 Stormwater in yards __________________ 38 Stormwater under houses _______________ 32 Stormwater in alleys ____________________ 1 Stormwater in excavations ___________ 2 Private ditches for cleaning_________________ 7 Ogeechee canal embankment preventing Stormwater from running into canal _____________________ 5 Manure in yards _____________________ 5 Manure in stable yards ___________________ 7 484 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Manure in stable lots _________________ 14 Manure in stables ______________________ 5 Privy houses partially dilapidated _____________ 8 Privy houses generally dilapidated _____________ 48 Privy houses with dilapidated roof _____________ 3 Privy houses with no door or with same dilapidated___ 9 Privy house flooring generally dilapidated_________ 8 Privy house dilapidated weatherboarding _________ 16 Privy vault improperly constructed _____________ 5 Privy vault (waste from same escaping to yard)____ 7 Privy vault caved ____________________ 4 Privy vault curbing in disrepair ______________ 24 Dry well caved __-______________________ 2 Rainwater leaders missing _____________ 14 Rainwater pipes partially missing_____________ 17 Rainwater leaders choked by leaves, etc.__________ 16 Rainwater gutters rotten _________________ 22 Rainwater leaders improperly diverting rainfall_____ 33 Rainwater gutters entirely missing ____________ 4 Rainwater gutters partially missing _____________ 6 Rainwater gutters choked by leaves, etc.__________ 4 Rainwater gutters not connected to stormwater sewer_ 3 Rainwater valleys broken _________________ 4 Roofs of dwellings leaking__________________ 93 Sinks cracked ______________________ 2 Sink waste pipe broken __________________ 41 Sink waste pipe not connected to sewer__________ 4 Sink waste pipe (none) ___________________ 12 Sink (no trap) _________________________ 14 Sink leaking to flooring _________________ 53 Sink entirely loosened from frame_____________ 7 Sink trap leaking ______________________ 6 Sink trap in bad order.___________ 9 Sink waste pipe leaking __________ 40 Sink waste pipe in general disrepair___________ 3 Sink baseboard rotten and unsanitary ___________ 3 Sink waste pipe disconnected ____________ 24 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 485 Sink waste pipe discharging contents to yards______ 8 Sink connection to yard brick drain in disrepair__ 16 Sink waste pipe choked ___________ 215 Sink (new one recommended) ___________ 12 Sewers choked ___________________ 417 Sewers broken ________________________ 393 Sewers open _______ 3 Sewers condemned _________________ 19 Soil pipe stack broken and leaking____________ 4 Sewer connection (none for plumbing fixtures)____ 13 Sewage leaking to yards___________________ 232 Sewage escaping to streets and lanes______________ 35 Sewage leaking to alleys __________________ 37 Sewage leaking to lots ________________ 2 Sewage escaping under houses_______________ 13 Rainwater settling in yards ________________ 26 Rainwater settling under houses _____________ 28 Rainwater settling in alleys ________________ 7 Trash in yards of vacant premises____________ 769 Trash in vacant houses ___________________ 18 Trash on lots _______________________ 10 Trash in alleys ________________________ 11 Trash in factories _____________________ 4 Trash in cellars _____________________ 9 Trash under houses _______.!_____________ 10 Urinal in bad order _____________________ 1 Urinal waste pipe choked__________________ 6 Urinal entirely disconnected _______,________ 5 Urinal trap leaking ______________________ 3 Urinal waste pipe leaking __,____________ 5 Urinal supply pipe leaking_________________ 4 Water closet house general dilapitated __________ 104 Water closet house partial dilapidated __________ 6 Water closet house (no roof) _____________ 12 Water closet house with leaky roof ________ 24 Water closet house (no door) _____________ 9 Water closet house (flooring partially dilapidaded) ___ 101 486 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Water closet house (flooring generally dilapidated)_ 193 Water closet house (flooring laid at improper level)_ 57 Rank vegetation in yards of untenanted premises____ 265 Rank vegetation in alleys ________________ 4 Rank vegetation in streets and lanes __________ 11 Water closets choked ____________________l 3,464 Water closet (trough style) choked ___________ 15 Water closet general bad order._____________ 41 Water closet (bowl, trap, etc., entirely disconnected)__ 6 Water closet (no bowl) __________________ 5 Water closet bowl broken _________________ 13 Water closet bowl cracked __________________ 8 Water closet bowl loosened ________________ 11 Water closet bowl entirely disconnected _________ 14 Water clos.et bowl overflowing with water ________ 30 Water closet bowl overflowing with waste _________ 22 Water closet bowl requiring re-setting __________ 162 Water closet bowl (new one recommended) _______ 6 Water closet bowl leaking _________________ 13 Water closet bowl holding unflushed waste ________ 90 Water closet bowl rim loosened and leaking _______ 2 Water closet trap broken ____________________ 5 Water closet trap loosened, causing leakage _______ 17 Water closet trap disconnected ___________ 16 Water closet waste pipe broken ______________ 15 Water closet waste pipe loosened _____________ 6 Water closet waste pipe disconnected __________ 36 Water closet waste pipe leaking ______________ 48 Water closet trap (no vent cover)_____________ 11 Water closet trap (vent improperly fastened)______ 2 Water closet bad order (not specified) __________ 8 Water closet (new one recommended) __________ 6 Water closet tank (no tank) _______________ 18 Water closet tank casing rotten _____________ 10 Water closet tank broken __________________ 12 Water closet tank loosened _____________ 53 Water closet tank entirely disconnected _________ 32 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 487 Water closet tank overflowing or leaking to partition or flooring ________________________ 249 Water closet tank valve or parts thereof missing ___ 82 Water closet tank valve or parts thereof in bad order_ 27 Water closet tank in bad order (not specified) _____ 57 Water closet tank (new one recommended)__ 42 Water closet flush pipe (none) ______ 93 Water closet flush pipe choked _______.______ 53 Water closet flush pipe broken _____-_________ 55 Water closet flush pipe mashed _____________ 3 Water closet flush pipe punctured ____________ 5 Water closet flush pipe disconnected from bowl ____ 9 Water closet flush pipe disconnected from tank ____ 14 .Water closet flush pipe leaking ______________ 321 Wash basin waste pipe choked ______-________ 3 Wash basin waste pipe leaking _________ 3 Wash basin (no sewer connection to waste pipe) ___ 1 Fire hydrants leaking _____________________ 14 Yard hydrants leaking ____________________ 1,794 House hydrants leaking ________________ 30 Kitchen hydrants leaking __________________ 145 Bathtub hydrants leaking___________________ 68 Wash basin hydrants leaking _____________ 4 Store hydrants leaking _____________ 6 Water supply to premises leaking ____________ 6 Water supply pipe from main leaking __________ 35 Water supply pipe to yard valve water closet______ 10 Water supply pipe underground ______________ 12 Street sprinkler leaking ___ *_______________ 12 Water supply pipe at sidewalk leaking __________ 6 Water supply pipe to yard hydrant leaking _______ 3 Water supply pipe to yard water closet tank ______ 495 Water supply pipe to house water closet tank ____ 26 Yard water closet tank valve leaking or flushing______ 867 No water to yard water closet tank ____________ 726 No water to auto tank closet _____________ 6 No water to premises ____________________ 42 488 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT__________ No water to house water closet tank ________ 8 No water to automatic valve water closet_________ 7 Insufficient water supply to yard water closet tank 91 Insufficient water supply to water closet in bathroom_ 6 Lot open to trespassersused as a privy__ 1 Excavationfoecal waste lodging in same________ 2 Fish house unsanitary _______ 1 Fair grounds inspected ____ 1 No drip pan for refrigerator in store 2 Water closet too close to bedroom windows________ 1 Stagnant water in excavation____ 2 Fish ponds holding stagnant water______________ 4 Privy building too close to dwelling___________ 1 No sanitary conveniences for premises________ 19 Urine thrown into yard____________________ 1 Vault pits used for privy purposes______________ 6 Sink waste pipe discharging into barrel___________ 1 Dilapidated and unsanitary buildings________ 3 Row of eight houses general dilapidation and very unsanitary Hack stands causing nuisance account of urine and manure, 6 Chicken coops offensive _______________ 3 Premises found to be fire risk________________ 4 Privy vaults cleaned by unauthorized persons______ 5 No sewer connection for bar sink_____________ 2 Horse stable built against bedroom_____________ 1 Water closet on vacant premises abused__________ 8 Fence obstructing garbage removal_____________ 2 Gate of premises open, causing trespassing and abuse of yards ____.*.__________________ 9 Gate of premises down, causing trespassing and abuse of yards ____________________________ 9 Fence of premises open, causing trespassing and abuse of yards ____________ 11 Fence of premises down, causing trespassing and abuse of yards ________________ 18 Houses open to trespassing, with consequent abuse____ 15 Hogs found in corporate limits________________ 50 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 489 Park fountains choked____________________ 5 Privy vaults cleaned __________________ 349 Privy vaults filled _______________________ 12 Surface privies cleaned __________________ 261 Dry wells cleaned ________ 39 Tubs cleaned ______-_________________ 124 Buckets cleaned _____________________ 5 Drawer closets cleaned _________ __________ 59 Cisterns cleaned _____ 1 Sewers referred to Plumbing Inspector ___________ 4 Cesspools referred to Plumbing Inspector_________ 1 Water Closets referred to Plumbing Inspector_______ 32 Vent pipes referred to Plumbing Inspector_________ 5 Bathtubs referred to Plumbing Inspector__________ 18 Bathtub waste pipes referred to Plumbing Inspector.___ 3 Sinks referred to Plumbing Inspector ___________ 8 Sink waste pipes kitchen sinks referred to Plumbing Inspec. 6 Urinals referred to Plumbing Inspector__________ 2 Rainwater pipes referred to Plumbing Inspector_____ 2 Plumbing in general bad order referred to Plumbing Inspector __________________________ 18 ' DOCKET CASES MADE FOR Selling milk without permit_________________ 4 Keeping cow without permit ________________ 3 Not covering milk containers at time of delivery_____ 1 Running cookshop without permit______________ 3 Keeping screen doors of eating place open__ ___ __ I Running restaurant without permit_____________ 2 Not cutting rank vegetation and properly disposing of the same ____________________________ 71 Not having proper garbage receptacle____________ 3 Not effecting clearance of stoppage in sewer_______ 4 Placing trash and garbage on street or sidewalk_____ 1 Obstructing sewer with sticks, rags, etc.__________ 2 Hauling meat through the streets without properly covering same ____________________________ 3 Selling immature veal ____________________ 2 490 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Slaughtering crippled cow without notifying Health Officer, Abusing Inspector in discharge of his duty._____________ Conducting unsanitary restaurant ____________________ Conducting unsanitary bakery _______________________ Smoking in bakery (by employe)______________________ Removing two dead bodies without official burial permit___ Failure to register as midwife and failure to report births_ During the construction of the new concrete sewer which follows the course of the abandoned Bilbo canal it became necessary, in midsummer, to detail a sanitary inspector for a daily examination of defective drainage and impounded foecal waste, the odors from which, at times, were highly objectionable. As usual, the matter of the proper disposition of rank vegetation was taken up by this department, with only partial success. Seventy-one docket cases were made against owners of property or their agents on account of disregard of the law touching on this matter. Our inspection of property overgrown with rank weeds began in the early summer and continued for several weeks, during which time we examined and reported practically every such lot in the corporate limits, several thousand in all. A special survey of the sanitary conveniences in use, in that section of the city south of Anderson Street to the Granger Tract, and eastward to the city limits from East Broad Street, was made by our inspection force, this being to determine to what extent ditches were being used for taking care of sewage from plumbing fixtures in the houses more or less recently erected in the said section. A report of this inspection was made to the Board of Sanitary Commissioners by the Health Officer. At the approach of summer, a special cellar inspection was made by the inspection force, this being ordered on account of an excessive rainfall which affected cellars to a noticeable extent. The inspection covered the whole of the wholesale and retail district and was quite thorough. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 491 FOOD PRODUCTS The enforcement of the laws governing the sale of food products has been under the direct supervision of Dr. Gilles, Chief Food Inspector. The improvements in the restaurants, hotels and bakeries have been great, but there is one food product which cannot be handled intelligently until the product (meat) passes through one central point of inspection. At the present time it is impossible to pass on the meats brought in here by railroads, wagons and from the half-dozen or more butcher pens around the city. There should be a municipal abattoir where all meats should be inspected before being placed on the market. It is the opinion of those who know that such an institution could be made self-supporting. It is doubtful whether there is a city other than Savannah still following the obsolete custom of allowing meats to be placed on sale without the proper sanitary safeguards thrown around the slaughtering, refrigeration and other sanitary control of the same. WATER The Health Officer, as far back as the year 1912, called the attention of the city authorities to the necessity of investigating the city's water supply. By this he meant an investigation should be made to ascertain whether the present artesian supply would be adequate in the next four or five years, and in his report for the year 1914 he made the unqualified statement of the lack of competent control of the water situation as to the conduct of the Water Department and the inefficiency of its head. Since that time it has been proved that, mechanically at least, the River Pumping Station is defective; that the Gwinnett Street Pumping Station had mechanical defects that were apparent to the layman; that they were not recognized until pointed out to the Water Committee and the Board of Sanitary Commissioners by the Health Department. It was found that the source of supply of the water was absolutely beyond contamination and what pollution occurred was through mechanical defects, necessitating the application of purifying methods which were suggested by the Health Department and carried out under the supervision of the Chief Engi- 492 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT neer. This procedure has protected the citizens against a polluted water supply. There has been some disloyalty among a small percentage of our citizens, but the great mass of the people have remained loyal and their confidence in the city authorities has not been misplaced, which is amply proved when there was no sickness due to the water supply. At the same time there must be a reorganization of the entire water system. The Health Officer has touched lightly on this matter, but the documentary evidence produced to the Water Committee and the Board of Sanitary Commissioners sustained the Health Officer in every statement he has ever made about the water question. He considers a detailed account of what has occurred as unnecessary for this report, but the record of facts are on file. The City of Savannah obtained the services of Messrs. Stephenson and Dole, water experts from the Geological Survey of the Interior Department, United States Government, Washington, at no cost to the city. Mr. Stephenson, years before, had made a survey of the underground waters of the Georgia coastal plain, from which we derive our water. Mr. Dole remained with us for some time and made, first, a preliminary report. On returning for further observation, which resulted in a complete report of the needs of Savannah for water supply, which is a classic. It cost nothing and it is with a feeling of satisfaction to the Health Officer that he states that the work of the Health Department before his visits showed a thorough general knowledge of the situation, most of the credit of which should go to Dr. Victor H. Bassett, City Bacteriologist, who, for months, performed not only the duties assigned to him for health work, but also the mechanical work belonging to the functions of another department. The Health Officer considers that, in justice to the people of the City of Savannah and to himself, and with no other idea save that of restoring to the people of this city a water supply beyond pollution, these statements are made. As information, not once in the work did the Health Officer lack the majority sentiment of the Water Committee and the Board of Sanitary Commissioners. Yours respectfully, W. F. BRUNNER, M. D., Health Officer. Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for 1915 CAUSE OF DEATH Abscess _ ___ - - _ Abscess of Brain _ Abscess of Leg __ Anaemia Angina Pectoris __ Apoplexy __ _ ___ Asthma _ __ _ _ __ Brain, Inflammation of Brain, Congestion of i i i r j W 1 1 fc.( i i I " C 1 4 1 1 ? S j> c a U W 1 1 1 ? 1 1 1 i i i > i c 1 1 1 1 .1 < 1 c *c *: W 1 3 1 1 1 1 ? 3 t -4 ; C 1 1 ! I < W 1 ?, 1 I. c 1 4 1 1 *:: W ?, ? 1 4 . i : C 1 1 1 1 1 >^ w ? J 3 -> c 1 1 1 ? ? 1- w 1 ? 1 >. 3 -> c 1 1 1 ? 3 : ? w i i i 1 i j n 3 iH f. C 1 1 1 7 L 4 ^ { 1] -* C a O W 1 1 1 j 5 J X J C 1 ? 1 9 3 t <3 J. i 4 ( C w 1 1 1 J 3 3 .J J ) C 1 3 1 ?, . ^ W 1 4 1 M U 2 J 5 5 C 1 ? 1 1 1< ^ ( ' c w 3 4 1 1 ?. J 3 DJ U 3 C 1 > 1 s w p 1 1 6 24 3 4 3 1 4 1 0 3 0 H C 4 1 1 3 ? 1 ? 7? 5 6 3 8 ? ?8 *[ o H t3 2 O re 4 1 1 U 3 2 ? fi 46 8 10 6 1 4 Q 2 37 Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for 1915Continued CAUSK OF DKATfl Hrights Disease - - - Hronchitis Capillary Cancer of Bladder - Cancer of Liver ________ Cancer of Stomach _____ Cancer of Uterus _ Child Birth _ _ ______ i i i r H W 1 3 1 1 1 >i -i a 3 3-* C 6 1 1 S u

i 3 3 3 u -i C 6 1 1 1 1 .1 i c bl" W 4 1 1 1 1 3 0 -1 C 1' 1 4 -_ *i C < w 8 1 1 i rf C 4 ? 1 1 1 ' kf W 4 1 1 ? >i ti-I C 7 1 1 9 j H W 3 1 1 1 1 1 j 3 "> C S 1 ? 1 H w ? 1 ? 1 >1 3 -. C 17 1 1 3 * U ** W 7 1 1 i i 3 C 7 3 4 u a ^ i t c q C/ W 5 J 3 J j X J C ? ? 1 1 ? t <1 -C c4i t c w ? 1 1 1 1 J 3 5 .* j ) c 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 I ( "i w 7 ? 1 1 a S u > ? C p 1 1 1 ? 1 1 1 ^ < { < c w > 1? 1 3 3 ) J 1 a c i?i 1 1 i w 1 SI 5 1 7 ? 3 4 ? 3 3 3 1 4 15*J O C mo p 3 i 3 1 3 ? S 4 1 3 ?4 ? "c3 +j o H o c rt u> O \vc 1 1S1 17 1 10 1 s 4 4 5 5 8 7 1 1 7 24 2 Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for 1915Continued CAUSE OF DEATH Cystitis Cholycystitis Cellulitis Diarrhoea T") vspTi fprv Empyaema _ Enteritis Entero Colitis Epilepsy T^f*vf*r ^fsrlpi" > i c f! w 1 1 > i i I 4 C ^ ? 1 1 ?. 1 4 I w 1 >> 5 3 3 U H C ? 1 1 j: t t cu. f W 1 3 i J 5 -< c 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 ' C < W 1 1 4 , C 1 1 1 1 1 1 ( w < W 1 3 1 Z i C ? 1 3 ? ( ! W 1 3 j 3 - C ? 3 4 3 - W 1 1 1 1 1 ? ji 3 -> C 1 1 ? fi 4 4- tl j t C C-jt. c w 1 ? 1 3 t 5 5 j J ) C 1 1 1 6 1 S i i I '/ W ? ? 1 1 J 2 / > D f C 1 1 ? ? 7 ,. C W 1 1 1 ? Ui U 3 D j 3 3 C 1 1 3 ? ? ! W 1 1 5 1 3 1 1 1 13 3 11 1? e -M o * C 1 1 ? 7 1 3 0 ?s 16 ?' 4 1 1 33 " +~i o - a c "T i 7 1 .1 f! W 3 1 1 1 >> 3 3 3 u C 1 7 3 1 1 2 3 1 j: t i c ^ < W 1 3 1 3 5 5 C 1 ? 6 1 1 1 1 ' o ? W 1 1 1 "ii C 1? 6 1 1 S ? 5 c c hw 7 7 7 1 J I "1 C 1 - 1 s 3 ? IrW 3 1 ^ 3 % C A 1 1 ini i i s 7 * t W 1 3 2 I . 3 4 C ? 1 1 7 7 3 I 4 J < 4- J W 2 1 1 1 J D 3j ., j c 1 1 6 3 ? I <2 U < 4 ' W 1 2 1 Ui 5 J ) C 4 1 4 ^ 2 1 < ^ / W 1 1 LJ 3 U > 3 f C 1 1 ? 3 3 1 c ^ 1 t 1 W 1 4 2 ? 1 J _t U J J 3 C 1 1 3 7 1 1 i W 7 1 4 ?3 11 1 7 6 ? ? 7 5 o C 13 7 3 10 19 1 fA 17 1 1i ?1 fi 15 6 "n 4- o _- o B CO u O we >o 7 1 11 73 1 07 28 1 3 ?? 8 21 7, 8 ? Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, GaM for 1915Continued CAUSF, OF DEATH Lungs, Cyst of Lungs, Congestion of - Lungs, Oedema of __ Meningitis, Tubercular... Old Age Osteonyelitis __._ i i C *~ W 1 1 1 3 >\ 3 3 3> C 2 \ 3 1 February I W| C I I 1 I " 1 *\ !___ | 2\ II 2 | i II 1 | | 1 11 8 1 1 1 { v f W 1 1 1 ? ~j 3 3 C 1 ?. 1 5 4 t < W 1 1 1 1 1 7 3, t; C 1 y 4 I 5 I 1r f W 3 1 ? 2P C 1 4 3 3 W ..... 1 1 3 1 i 3-i c ? 1 1 ... ? 1- W , ... > 1 1 >1 3i C 7 ? * i i -* W 1 1 1 ', ji c 7 1 1 1 J . 0 W 1 1 ? u u S [i * 2. 11 Q C 1 1 1 1 7 s J -) c W 1 1> 1 u J D 0 j 3 C 1 1 1 ?. 1 1 S 1 - '(- W 1 ? J ? 1 J 3 } > 3 f c 1 3 1 ? t i i <, <, C W 1 1 3 J 3 J i J 1 c 3 3 3 ? I W 1 1 1 ? 1 11 6 4 0 1 13 1 14 +j o C 4 1 1 ?4 1 1 IS 1 ?? 47 *2 o H o 2 o WC 4 1 1 ? 1 ?, \ 3S 7 S ?4 1 1 3S 1 56 Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for 1915Continued CAUSE OF DEATH Patent Foramin Ovale Peritonitis, Puerperal T^rtl 1 n fy ra Ptomaine Poisoning Pyaemia _________ Syphilis - ___ h w 3 1 >u TJ 3 C T - C ? 4 1 1 1 1 1 . t W 1 7 1 1 3 u 3 V it c 1 ,1 1?7 1 1 J b. f* vv 1 s 1 1 3 fl "i C 1 3 18 6 1 4 *: ( 4 W 1 1 ? ? * _, 1 C 1S 1 1 wr w ? >> K-1 C 3 3 3 1 1 3 H VV 1 1 D c 9 C <; 6 i i i i 3 > W ? 1 1 ... >, 3 c 10 ? 1 1 3 i J D C 3 ? 1 1 1 ? 1 1 j / W 1 1 1 Ui Lf _ 2 J ^> D '. C 1 ?! 4 ? ? " C VV 1 s 1 1 u u 3 .1 J l> 3 C 2 IS 1 I VV 5 10 74 6 1 ? 1 1 S 1 1 7 1 rt 0 c 1 14 42 ?, 81 15 3 7 0 3 74 " o -1 a c 03 u O we \ 10 52 7 105 71 1 2 4 1 7 14 4 1 76 Annual Report of Deaths from Natural Causes in the City of Savannah, Ga., for 1915Continued CAUSE OF DEATH Tetanus Tabes Dorsalis __ Umbilicus.Hemorrhage of Ulcer of Leg Undefined ____________ Uraemia - Urethia, Stricture of Uterus, Rupture of Goitre ___________ Raynaud Disease - ______ Totals- ______ _ brt 3 C e > i W 3 29 C ? 10 1 76 February W 1 4 1 35 C 1 1 20 5 1 95 (J U. rt s W 6 46 C 15 1 108 _ o. < W 2 1 1 36 C 1 i. 22 1 93 * S W 2 ___ 1 36 C j. 1 16 1 1 4 95 ' c ii W 2 31 C 3 1 13 5 1 89 j>, > . W 2 31 C 1 20 1 1 118 4- V) 1 < W 1 3 32 C 1 19 95 September W 1 1 2 37 C 1 1 11 3 1 1 78 i October 1 W 4 1 33 C 1 17 1 1 98 1 November 1 W ?, 1 1 40 C 11 1 79 December W 1 1 1 54 C 1 1 23 1 2 1 1 109 ~3 0 f-| W 1 8 28 1 5 1 1 1 440 C 1 16 3 4 197 1 3 2 25 11 1 2 3 1 1133 "3 +. o J- a e a O we 1 17 11 4 225 1 3 3 30 12 1 2 4 1 __ 1 1573 AGE SUMMARY Month January _ February April _ May __ June _ July . August _ Sept. __ October _ Nov. Dec. __ Total 1 i > I q 1 c HW 7 4 6 8 3 1 3 6 7 2 49 3 j -t * t 3 3 C 13 16 18 13 20 11 20 11 7 7 <=> 9 ISO o *s c c t a < i a a W 1 1 3 1 1 1 10 ^ 3- 3 < J ^ s j C 2 2 4 2 3 4 S 3 2 2 1 32 u i t p : a < * 0 ft W 2 1 3 1 2 1 1 4 IS ^ 3 fl 4 3 ^ i ^ L> 3 C 1 6 1 6 3 1 2 3 27 c t c r C 11 I i * a ft W 1 1 2 2 2 1 >-t 3 3 > i i rf j 3 C 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 12 c * cr- < - < 0 W 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 10 > 3 3 3 4 L> a t "i 3 C 4 1 3 S S 3 6 12 7 11 6 7 70 c o T : c C f ! 4 J H ft W 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 S 2 1 20 ? 3 5 3 -I U U S J J C 6 IS 18 10 16 24 If) 12 17 6 22 178 c i i r e* t 9 C 4 C ft .W s 3 3 S 1 1 7 3 2 S 37 ? 3 3 1 2 > t ^ 3 C 13 17 22 14 13 21 19 16 17 17 IS 14 198 c i T S i C I a c J 6 ft W 1 2 3 3 4 S 1 4 4 4 6 7 44 j T 3 3 ? 3 j s j 3 C 17 17 16 n 22 12 14 13 14 17 1S 20 190 c I c t . 0 W 2 4 9 S S 4 6 1 4 9 4 7 60 8 s ; D O J ut *If 0 C 11 17 10 12 7 13 IS 13 10 12 13 IS 148 c t- n [ f : * < ft W s s 10 7 8 6 4 10 6 S 7 15 88 3% 3 i 3 j i ^ u 3 C s s 7 10 9 S 4 6 3 7 8 11 80 O ^ 1 c g c s q 4 9 ft W 1 7 8 10 4 6 S 4 6 7 7 71 B 3 3 3 ^ J j i J 3 C 3 3 2 1 2 4 2 3 3 4 6 33 Sc c 0 s c & 1 ;: a ft: W 3 4 4 2 1 2 ?. 4 22 \ 3 3 i i j ! J C 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 121 S 1-5 I E g t Q 4 a ft W 1 1 1 1 1 5 ? H 3 s 3 IS J J ^ 3 C 2 2 X S C W S) M u i ?-i J + 3 C 1 1 f W 29 3S 46 36 36 31 31 32 36 33 40 54 440 5 0 M C 76 9S 108 93 9S 89 118 95 78 98 79 109 1133 o H c a O we 10S 130 1S4 129 131 120 149 114 119 163 1573 DEATHS FROM VIOLENCE, STILL BIRTHS, PREMATURE BIRTHS, ETC. CAUSE OF DEATH ACCIDENTS Fracture of Femur ___ Suffocation ___ _ Total ________ 1 r i c >- w 1 i *1 3 3 i * c ? 1 "3 i i i j. t & w _-. ___ * i 1 3 j ^ C 1 1 2 C C < w 1 1 1 __. 3 3 3-i c 1 ... 1 ' C < W ? 1 1 ... 4 \ rl C 1 ? 1 4 C w f-" W 1 "T ^ j 4 c 1 H W 1 1 2 u c 3 -i C 1 1 Jw 1 1 >, 3 - c ._. w 1 1 n a w a < C ? 1 ... 3 i 0 j: a4 1 a W ? 1 3 j 3 ) i .> 3 C 1 il t a j < 4 t C w 1 1 2 j 3 3 _> j ) C 1 1 J 1> w 11 _ L> 2 u > D ^ C 1 1 . c w 3 1 4 U D D L> L) l> 3 C - 1 1 2 E W ? 3 7 1 ? 1 1 4 3 1 1 2 23 4- o -4 C 1 4 4 4 S 2 20 "rt 0 f* o c 03 o we 1 2 7 6 1 2 1 1 8 8 1 1 4 43 DEATHS FROM VIOLENCE, STILL BIRTHS, PREMATURE BIRTHS, ETC.Continued CAUSE OK DEATH HOMICIDES Incised Wound ______ Poison, Carbolic Acid Total .. _ SUICIDES Strangulation ____ Total ______ . Still Births __ Deaths Under 10 Years Deaths Without Physician I C f tW .... 1 1 ? ? 10 3 -i c 1 1 73 1 16 10 >> 3 I* .a fe W| C 1 _ 2 3 3| 8 11 1 71 19 4| 14 j: ei f W ..... 2 1 3 4 7 3 i J < C 3 3 _ ?o? 28 18 < W 7 1 3 C 1 3 4 10 1 16 19 > a cW 1 1 2 . -- * 12 3 i C _ .... 19 1 25 25 >_ W 1 1 4 1 6 1 - C 2 2 22 1 17 10 HW ..__ 7 5 3 ^ C 1 1 71 31 14 < W 8 4 . .... n a 3 r; C 2 1 3 7,4 1 22 12 t. 9 , a V W 7 1 10 1 J 3 J X ) 1 c ___ 77 3 12 12 I ^ c! (. C W 1 1 s 4 2 3 > J ) C 1 1 171 1 12 11 J / W _ 7 9 9 1 u u 3 B 0 ' C 2 2 4 13 10 12 f W __-_ 1 1 4 1 6 2 a u V 3 C 1 1 2! 1 1 17!? 131 18| I W 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 7 SS 13 83 20 (4 M 0 1 c s 14 3 24 1 1 730 16 221 175 "3 o t> c u O H-" C1 6 IS 3 1 27 1- 1 3 1 8 285 29 304 195 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 503 LONGEVITY WHITEMALES Age Walker, William ______ 92 Madison, Lawrence H. 85 Reilly, Edward _______ 84 Chandler, Frederick ___ 83 Tuch, Jacob ________ 82 Gamble, Thomas, Sr.___ 82 Moore, Sibran T. _____ 82 Freundt, Alderberte H.__ 79 Duncan, A. McC. _____ 78 Walker, James C. _____ 78 West, Alonza _______ 78 Black, Henry G. ______ 76 Desboullons, A. L. ____ 76 Freeman, E. W. F._____ .76 Hutton, John _______ 70 Oppenheimer, Edwin N. 76 Gunderson, T. A. _____ 75 Hartnagle, Joseph 75 Knowles, William _____ 75 Steinbach, Louis __-_ 75 Alden, A. S. _____'___ 74 Foster, James L. _____ 74 Gaza, W. A. _________ 74 Marmelstein, Chas. A.___ 74 Radford, Lemuel T. ___ 74 Cummings, Wm. S. ____ 73 Farr, Joseph M. _ 73 Smith, Julius J. _______ 73 Walker, Rustin K. _____ 73 Fleming, James _ 72 Goolsby, Frank ______ 72 Gorham, Joseph 72 Long, Henry ________ 72 Von Newton, Carl ____ 72 Cannon. W. J. _______ 71 Hancock, Elmer H. ____ 71 Jewitt, Richard B. _____ 71 Metzger, W. B. ______ 71 Coats, Albert W. _____ 70 Hawkins, W. S. _______ 70 Wallace, Wm. G. _____ 70 WHITE FEMALES Age Cohen, Henrietta. Mrs. _ 96 Driscoll. Mary, Mrs. ___ 93 Minis, Frances. Mrs. __ 93 Easterland, Johanna, Mrs.- 92 WHITE FEMALES Age Gammert, Elizabeth, Mrs. - Evans, Margaret, Mrs. Ruckert, H. K., Mrs.__._.. Wbb, Mary S. A., Mrs.__ 88 87 86 86 Redding, C., Mrs. 86 Thomas, M. W., Mrs.___ 85 Falligant, Sarah Jane, Mrs. 82 Frederick, Catherine, Mrs- 82 O'Rourke, Catherine, Mrs.- 82 Sanders, Emma M., Mrs._ 81 Bewan, Frederica, Mrs._ 80 Jones, Julia Snead,-Mrs.__~ 80 McBride, Jane, Mrs.____ 80 Ryan, Marie A., Mrs.___ 80 Badenhoop, Sophia, Mrs. 79 LaMotte, Helen, Mrs. __ 79 Beytagh, Maria T., Mrs._ 78 Cowan, Sarah S., Mrs.___ 78 Farr, Mary I., Mrs._____ 78 Xeenan, Sister Gertrude_ 78 Pacetti, Catherine M., Mrs. 7S Stephens, Mary, Miss___ 78 Otta, Frances E., Mrs.___ 77 Reppard, Mary C.______ 77 Smith, Sue Cole, Mrs.___ 77 Shuman, Emily, Mrs.____ 77 Calvitt, Ella F., Mrs.___ 76 Davis, Mary R., Mrs.- 76 Dillon, Elizabeth, Mrs.__ 76 Purse, Laura A., Mrs.___ 76 Woodcock. Celestial. Mrs.- 7t> Denham, Carrie. Mrs.___ 75 English, Annie E.. Mrs.__ 75 Cook, Margaret, Mrs.___ 74 McConnell. M. A. E., Mrs.. 74 Twiggs, Lucy E., Mrs.__ 74 Fremal, Emma. Mrs.___ 73 Pierce, T. F., Mrs._____ 73 Thornton, Sarah, Mrs.__ 73 Webna, Rebacca H.. Mrs. 73 Levy, Johanna. Mrs. ____ 72 Nickerson, F. M., Mrs.__ 72 Savage, Ann V., Mrs.___ 72 Smith, Anna. Mrs. ____ 72 Sturt, Julia A., Mrs._____ 72 Coward. Sarah, Mrs.____ 70 Anington, Missouri. Mrs. 70 Deavours. M. E., Mrs.__ 70 504 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT LONGEVITYContinued WHITE FEMALES Mclnerney, Ellen M., Mrs. Perry, Emma C, Mrs.-- __ COLORED MALES Boles, London __________ Robinson. George ____ _ Johnson, George _____ Jackson, Mack ___ - Peters, Peter __ _ - _ Richmond, Aaron _ _ . _ Rivers, J. W. ____ _____ Walker, Jno. C. ___ - Sawyer, Frank G. _ -- Simmons, Joe _ Henderson, Steven _ McDuffie, Toby __ - __ Reed, William _ __._ Tavlor. Reuben Age 70 70 70 70 70 Ase 95 87 84 K>, 82 82 80 80 80 80 78 78 76 75 75 75 74 74 73 72 72 72 COLORED MALES Bell, James ______________ Roberts, Martin Roberson, Robert ____ COLORED FEMALES Benjamin, Nellie ________ Gilford, Margaret ________ Olds, Jane M. _______ Baker, Betsy __ __________ Dilling, Dolly __________ Mitchell, Harriet __ Scarborough. Cecelia _ _ Age 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 Age in? m 80 80 80 77 7S 7T 7^ 7i 74 74 74 73 7?, 7? 70 70 NATIVITY PLACE OF DEATH Georgia Other than New York Florida Kentucky _ - Mississippi ____________ Massachusetts - - Ohio ___ _____ Michigan ____ - io ca> W 6 m 4 1 3 > i 1 i * C 7 47 16 1 1 1 1 j. < & W 5 11 4 1 3 2 1 >> 3 2 LJ C 8 50 23 1 2, 2 2 ' i C ^ W 5 23 ? 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 5 : C If) 75 18 1 1 * ^ W *> 7 6 2 1 2 1 X f. C 6 61 23 2 1 wf W 8 9 5 1 1 1 1 1 x a -( C <3 63 21 1 H VV 8 12 2 1 1 1 u 3i C n 47 ?6 1 1 1 1- W 1 13 4 1 2 9 1 >\ 3 -* C 20 63 28 3 2 1 4. ( i *i W 3 12 8 1 1 1 1 1 ^ n 3 JD rf C 12 63 16 1 1 t 1 4 4. i C/ W 5 IP 2 1 2 1 1 ; D J j 1 i 3 C 4 49 IP 1 1 1 1 J. t (. W 7 8 8 3 1 ___ 1 1 U L> _S D j 3 C 6 50 28 3 1 j / W 4 17 6 3 1 1 1 1 U U 2 D , D ^ c 2 51 15 4 1 1 1 L I 1 1 <3 C W 4 27 S 1 2 1 1 ) 2 3 J J 3 C 4 71 90 1 1 1 J W 6S 168 56 14 1? 5 5 8 2 ?. 4 3 1 1 ? 1 1 1 3 O C 101 6Q4 ?w 15 2 8 7 ? 5 3 2 1 1 " o H o C a i* O H'C 166 862 318 ?,9 14 13 12 10 7 S ' 5 ' 4 3j 2 2 2 1 1 N ATI VITYContinued I'LACK 01' DKATll Missouri United States __ _ West Indies Krancc i i W >i a 3 3 - C li _ 11i i" . w p W ..... 1 ... *> 3 3 3 L> C 51 1 i __ i Greece ' Canada Holland ... 1 1 Scotland 1 Swit/crland Unknown _ _ ___ _ Total - - ______ rCi u jj Wl C 1 1 1 2 Jl11 11... 11... i 71 i| 3 ' f w 1 1 1 1 i f, c II ... ii... i i ii i 2! w f w 3 2 1 1 >>a -t C 1 c 3 I i W 1 C 4 1 >- W 3- C 41 -. 7 1 | 1 * < W 1 .1 n 3 tt 3 i; c i 21 - 1 | r < c W 1 ~ 3 E u-1 JT n C October Xovember W .. 1 21- _ 1 1 i c w C December W C 9 21 3 1' 11- 11 _ 21 ! i 1 11... 1 i 11 11 11 11 _ 6' _ 1 _ 1 1 : w i i i s o C 121 13 24 151 - _ 6 21 11 1 __ _ 1|___ 1 11 1 _ 4 3 6 21 _ . 2 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 10 2 o - a a u O we 1 1 1 25 24 IS 6 6 4 3 2 7 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 16 29| 76| 351 95| 4611081 36! 931 36| 95 1 31| 89| 31[118| 321 951 371 781 331 981 40| 79| 54|109|440|1133| 1573 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 507 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BACTERIOLOGIST FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1915 Savannah, Ga., December 31, 1915. DR. W. F. BRUNNER, Health Officer and Secretary Board of Sanitary Commissioners, City of Savannah. SIR: The City Bacteriologist makes the following report of the work of the Laboratory for the year ending December 31, 1915: REGULATIONS FOR LABORATORY WORK The Department offers facilities for the laboratory diagnosis and quarantine control of the communicable diseases, for the examination of milk, milk products and other food, for the e\- amination of water and ice, and for making such other examinations, bearing on problems of municipal health, hygiene and sanitation, as may be ordered by the Health Officer.' The facilities of the Department are properly applied only to those examinations which have a direct bearing on public health. Clinical examinations which have only a private interest are, therefore, not made. Services of this kind should be procured from practicing physicians or from commercial clinical laboratories which make a specialty of this kind of work. The facilities of the laboratory should be applied only to those lines of work in which, by public report, inspection, and systematic efforts for public education and prophylaxis, adequate results can be obtained in the line of improvement of public health. By a regulation of the Board of Sanitary Commissioners, specimens from patients with communicable diseases reportable by law to the Health Officer, as the official representative of the Board, are not examined until such report has been made by the attending physician as required by law. The enforcement of this regulation has resulted in a much more complete and prompt 508 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT report of such communicable diseases, and in a more complete control of such communicable diseases. Any delay in such examinations is chargeable to the attending physician who has failed to make such required reports. Venereal diseases are not at present examined, since they are not reportable by law, and for the further reason that no systematic effort is made for the control of such diseases. As soon as such provisions are made, examinations for the diagnosis of such venereal diseases will be included in the list of required work. This change is recommended. It is desired to render as full a service as possible. Physicians and others who desire special examinations should, therefore, make application to the Health Officer, who will issue an order for such examinations as are required for the control of public health. The following examinations are made for physicians on submission of specimens. Special outfits are supplied for the collection of specimens, and examinations are made only on specimens collected in such outfits. Leaking specimens are not examined, on account o'f the danger of handling such leaking specimens. (1) Examinations of swabs and cultures for diphtheria bacilli, for diagnosis. (2) Examinations of cultures from diphtheria convalescents for control of quarantine. (3) Examination of blood specimens for the diagnosis of typhoid fever, by the Widal reaction. (4) Examination of blood for malarial and other parasites. (5) Examination of sputum, urine, and pus, for tubercle bacilli. (6) Examination of dogs and other animals for the diagnosis of rabies. (7) Examination of feces, etc., for the parasites and ova of hookworm and other parasites. (8) Examination of the urine of suspected typhoid patients for the diazo-reaction. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 509 (9) Examination of the urine and feces of typhoid patients and convalescents, or of typhoid carriers, for typhoid bacilli. (10) Examination of the blood of typhoid patients, by culture methods, for typhoid bacilli. (11) Examination of exudates, from cases of opthalmia, by bacterioscopic and cultural methods. (12) Examination of fluid obtained by lumbar puncture for the diagnosis of meningitis. (13) Such special examination as may be ordered by the Health Officer. Stations are maintained at the following points, at which specimen outfits may be obtained, and where specimens may be left for collection: x Solomons' Drug Store, Bul! and Charlton Streets, Telephone No. 63. ' Kieffer's Pharmacy, West Broad St. and Park Avenue, Telephone No. 3660. Persse's Drug Store, Abercorn and Henry Streets, Telephone No. 584. Knight's Pharmacy, 102 Oglethorpe Ave., E., Telephone No. 539. Stanton's Drug Store, 102 Liberty Street, West, Telephone No. 571. Schwalb's Drug Store, 2026 Habersham Street, Telephone No. 931. Hamilton's Cdllinsville Pharmacy, Anderson Street and Waters Avenue, Telephone No. 153. Specimen outfits are also supplied to the hospitals of the city. Specimens are collected daily (Sundays and holidays included) at 5 P. M. from the stations. Specimens are not collected from hospitals. Specimens from hospitals should be sent to the nearest station before 5 P. M., daily. Specimens which require prompt examination should be sent directly to the laboratory. Specimens secured after 5 P. M. or at night should not be sent to the stations, except for collection at 5 P. M. on the following day. Such specimens should be delivered to the station 510 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT at Knight's Pharmacy, Oglethorpe Avenue and Drayton Street., where an incubator is maintained for the incubation of such specimens as require it. Specimens left at Knight's Pharmacy during the night are collected at 9 A. M., and are ready for immediate examination. The Bacteriologist, or one of his assistants, is subject to call at any time, night or day, for the examination of swabs from suspected diphtheria cases. Complaints in regard to irregular service should be directed to the Bacteriologist or to the Health Officer. The following outfits for the collection of specimens are supplied and may be obtained by physicians, or by patients on order of physicians, from the stations, from hospitals, or from the laboratory: (1) Outfit for collection of sputum. (2) Outfit for making diphtheria swabs and cultures. (3) Outfit for securing blood for the Widal reaction. (4) Outfit for securing urine for the diazo-reaction. (5) Outfit for blood culture, typhoid fever. (6) Outfit for securing blood smears, for diagnosis of malaria. (7) Outfit for securing specimens of feces, for parasites. (8) Outfit for mass specimens of feces. (9) Outfit for collecting spinal fluid, for diagnosis of meningitis. (10) Outfit for collecting exudate, from cases of ophthalmia, for bacterioscopic examination and culture. The outfits for blood culture, for mass specimens of feces, and for diagnosis of ophthalmia are not placed at culture stations, but are furnished to physicians only on special request. The data blanks are numbered serially, dated, and filed after examinations are made. Reports are made on special forms to both physician and health officer by mail. Reports are sent by telephone to physicians who can be reached by telephone. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 511 WORK OF THE YEAR 1915 The total number of examinations made in 1915 was eleven thousand three hundred and twenty-two (11,322), an increase of eight hundred forty (840) over the year 1914. The total number of examinations for communicable diseases was two thousand five hundred and seventeen (2,517), an increase of thirty-nine (39) over 1914. The total number of examinations for other purposes was increased by eight hundred and one (801), the increase being largely due to examinations of water specimens. There was some decrease in the number of examinations of foods. The work of the year is presented in tabular form in Table No. I. TABLE No. I Showing Laboratory Examinations Made in 1915 by Months 1915 Examinations of Sputum and Other Material for Tuberculosis, Positive _.-- -. - _.. _ Examinations of Sputum and Other Material for Diptheria Cultures for Release of Quarantine, Positive Diptheria Cultures for Release of Quarantine, Negative - _ _ Typhoid Fever, Widal Test, Positive. __ ___ ____ Typhoid Fever, Tilood Cultures - _____ Animal Parasites (Other than Malarial), Positive _ Animal Parasites (Other than Malarial), Negative _ Ophthalmia, Negative ____________________________ Special Examinations ___ _ __ _ Chemical Examinations, Milk, Cream, Food, Water, Etc Bacteriological Examinations, Milk, Cream, Food, Water, Etc. __ _ ___ _ _ _ __ _ __ Grand Total _________________ ______________ a a >, 9 27 20 36 16 21 3 8 3 1 1 13 4 2 1 21 218 434 838 .d<_ te 4 38 9 62 22 15 1 10 13 6 16 19 226 420 861 JS u u h_4 f, 8 64 6 28 5 5 4 10 3 1 13 4 9 20 269 273 722 'C a ^ 12 33 4 26 5 6 2 12 1 2 22 7 17 1 22 255 254 681 X rt _< r~i 5 26 "id 2 1 7 19 6 2 27 4 21 11 281 324 746 V C 3 1 i 13 21 5 5 ""16 26 5 1 43 5 15 14 298 631 1,092 >, 15 15 29? 70 4 7 12 29 7 8 34 4 9 14 331 511 1,086 frb < 6 32 7 13 2 7 8 57 8 3 1 38 9 10 1 38 266 450 956 a. o y, 8 45 23 34 23 31 2 10 2 7 20 3 16 1 8 274 507 1,014 (j l_ Q 6 48 18 24 27 22 6 17 1 3 17 5 6 2 1 "13 320 505 1,041 "a .*- o H 96 431 136 364 138 144 70 295 46 1 12 38 310 66 139 11 9 1 210 3,321 5,484 11,322 11,322 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 513 RESUME OF THE WORK OF EIGHT YEARS In Tables Nos, II, III, and IV, is presented a resume of the work of the laboratory since its establishment. In making these estimates, the total number of examinations, both chemical and bacteriological, is listed. In many instances two examinations have been made on one specimen. The total number of specimens is about one-third less than the total number of examinations. TABLE No. II Showing number of Laboratory examinations made yearly since 1908: 1908 (3 Months)____________ 405 1909 ___________________ 2,603 1910 ____________________ 8,735 1911 ____________________ 10,098 1912 ____________________ 8,250 1913 ____________________ 8,224 1914 ____________________ 10,482 1915 _______ J____________ 11,322 Total ________________ 60.119 514 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT TABLE No. Ill Review of the work of the Laboratory since October, 1908, showing number of clinical examinations and number of bacteriological and chemical examinations of food, etc.: TEAR 1908 (3 Months) 284 1909 _______ 1,947 1910 ________ 1,779 1911 ________ 2,168 1912 ________ 2,081 1913 ________ 2,787 1914 ________ 2,478 1915 _______ 2,517 Clinical Food Examinations Examinations Total 121 405 656 6,956 7,930 6,169 5,437 8,004 8,805 2,603 8,735 10,098 8,250 8,224 10,482 11.322 Grand Totals _16,041 44,078 60,119 TABLE No. IV Showing Total Number of Examinations by Years Total No. Examinations for Diphtheria Total No. Examinations for Animal Parasites __ Total No. Examinations for Meningitis __ _ Total No. Examinations for Ophthalmia Total No. Examinations for Special Purposes Total No. Examinations Food, Etc., Chemical __ Total No, Examinations Food, Etc., Bacteriological Grand Totals ____ 1908 3Mos 35 34 156 24 20 15 56 65 405 1909 310 284 553 265 353 7 175 245 411 2,603 1910 379 200 621 228 176 4 171 3,474 ^ 48? 8,735 1911 393 342 876 192 128 89 148 4,099 3,831 10,098 1912 491 299 590 304 175 25 197 2,854 1 ^1 Z 8,250 1913 547 458 909 409 149 16 199 2,522 2,915 8,224 1914 540 388 897 319 198 5 181 3,357 4647 ' 10,482 1915 527 424 782 348 205 11 10 210 3,321 5d7 Total 3,222 7 17Q 5,384 2,089 . 1,504 157 10 1,296 19,928 74 1 150 fiO 119 K] o * tfl G mD o Pi 516 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT EXAMINATION FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, 1915 TUBERCULOSIS Five hundred and twenty-seven (527) specimens were examined in 1915 for the diagnosis of tuberculosis, as compared with five hundred and forty (540) in 1914. Tubercle bacilli were demonstrated in one hundred and thirty-six (136) specimens. The examinations are made by the direct method and many duplicate specimens are examined. In negative cases, before making a report, an average search of twenty-seven (27) minutes was made. It is believed that this long search, applied to duplicate specimens, is preferable, where time is available, to the examination by concentration methods, and that this method of search is of great value, especially in the diagnosis of early cases. MALARIAL FEVER Three hundred and forty-eight (348) specimens were examined for malarial fever. The malarial parasite was demonstrated in thirty-eight (38) specimens. An average time of twenty-five (25) minutes was spent on each specimen reported as negative. Aestivo-autumnal parasites were found in twentynine (29) specimens, tertian parasites (single brood) in seven (7) specimens, and tertian parasites (double brood) in two (2) specimens. These examinations have been of material help in the diagnosis of malarial fever. Thin smears are examined in most cases. It would be profitable to apply Von Ezdorf's method of examining thick smears in some of the doubtful cases, and physicians are requested to submit both thin and thick smears, in separate outfits, for the trial of this method. The large number of negative reports is explained by the fact that many cases, which are clearly not malarial, are submitted for examination. TYPHOID FEVER Four hundred and eleven (411) specimens of blood were submitted to the Widal test for typhoid fever. This number included many duplicate specimens, and also specimens from many MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 517 cases which finally were determined not to be typhoid fever. Seventy (70) specimens gave positive tests. Forty-six (46) specimens gave inconclusive tests, and were for the most part submitted to further examination. Two hundred and ninety-five (295) specimens gave negative results. Only one (1) specimen of urine was examined by Ehrlich's test. Twelve (12) blood cultures were examined. For this purpose, both Simon's Tube Culture Outfits and Rosenow Blood Culture Outfits are supplied, but these are not much used. It is believed that the systematic use of blood cultures would be useful in the diagnosis of typhoid fever. ANIMAL PARASITES For the diagnosis of infection with animal parasites (other than malarial), two hundred and five (205) specimens, mainly fecal, were examined. Parasites were found in sixty-six (66) specimens, as follows: Hookworm __________________ 55 Cercomonas Intestinalis __________ 6 Encysted Flagellates ____________ 1 Taenia Saginata ______________ 3 Oxyuris Vermicularis ___________ 1 Ascaris Lumbricoides ___________ 1 Trichocephalus Trichiuris _________ 1 Including two double infections with hookworm and cercomonas. MENINGITIS Eleven (11) examinations were made for meningitis, all negative. DIPHTHERIA Seven hundred and eighty-two (782) examinations of swabs and cultures were made for the diagnosis of diphtheria. Of the reported cases, eleven (11) were laryngeal, two (2) nasal, and one hundred and twenty-three (123) pharyngeal. A total of 518 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT one hundred and thirty-six (136) cases were reported as positive. In addition, three hundred and sixty-four (364) cultures were examined and negative reports made. Two hundred and eightytwo (282) cultures were examined for control of quarantine, of which one hundred and thirty-eight (138) were reported as positive, necessitating longer periods of isolation. The average period of quarantine, under culture control, was fifteen and onehalf days (15J/2 days). It is again recommended that two consecutive negative cultures be required for release of quarantine. In fifty-five and nine-tenths per cent. (55.9%) of the positive cases, an immediate diagnosis was made by bacterioscopic examination of the swabs. RABIES Ten (10) animals were examined during the year for infection with rabies, and in nine (9) cases a positive diagnosis of the infection was made. In addition, five (5) cases of dog bite came under observation, in which observation of the live animals determined the fact that there was no danger of infection. Three dogs, considered from the symptoms to be rabid, were killed but not submitted for examination. The bacteriologist repeats the advice of previous years, that all cases of dog-bite should come immediately under the care of a physician, whose directions should be carefully followed. All wounds should be cauterized. Dogs thought to be rabid should not be killed, unless this is necessary to prevent their biting people or animals, but should be kept under observation, and in case of death examined. The examination after death from the disease is much more conclusive. An exception might be made, on the advice of the attending physician, in cases in which the bites have been inflicted on the face or neck. SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS Two hundred and ten (210) special examinations, mainly clinical, were made during the year. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 519 MILK Two thousand, eight hundred and thirty-seven (2,837) samples of milk were examined. Both chemical and bacteriological examination shows the milk to be of the same good quality as that examined in 1914. The regular examinations are listed in Tables Nos. V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX. The number of illegal samples is very small. There has been a decided improvement in the milk supply, as determined by the bacterial count, as shown by the fact that 16.3% of the total number of samples contained excessive bacteria in 1914; and only 10.9% in 1915. A number of special tests were made, showing that preservatives were used to a very slight extent; and that samples were free from special fermenting organisms of objectionable character. Twenty-eight (28) samples, defective, as determined by the regular tests, were examined with the Immersion Refractometer, and of these, seventeen (17) were found to be adulterated by the addition of water. TABLE No. V Table showing the results of the examination of two thousand, eight hundred and thirty-seven (2,837) specimens of milk with regard to content of solids other than fat (solids not fat. Standard, not less than 8.5% of solids not fat. No. of Samples Percentage Samples with 9% of solids not fat, or more _____________2,501 88.1% Samples with from 8.5 to 8.9% of solids not fat _________ 321 11.3 Samples with from 8.0 to 8.4% of solids not fat __________ 10 0.4 Samples with less than 8% of solids not fat ______________ 5 0.2 Samples below standard of 8.5% of solids not fat _________ 15 0.6 520 MAYOR'S AXNUAL REPORT TABLE No. VI Showing the results of the examination of two thousand, eight hundred and thirty-seven (2,837) samples of milk with regards to total solids. Standard 12% of total solids. No. of Samples Percentage Samples with 13% of total solids or more _______________2,328 82.0 Samples with from 12.5 to 12.9% of total solids ___________ 396 14.0 Samples with from 12 to 12.4% of total solids ___________ 90 3.2 Samples with less than 12% of total solids (below standard)____ 23 0.8 TABLE No. VII Showing the results of the examination of two thousand, eight hundred and thirty-seven (2,837) samples of milk with regard to fat content. Standard not less than 3.5% fat. No. of Samples Percentage Samples with 4% of fat or more_2,238 78.9% Samples with from 3.5 to 3.9% of fat ________________ 503 17.7 Samples with from 3 to 3.4% of fat, 79 2.8 Samples with less than 3% fat___ 17 0.6 Samples with less than standard of 3.5%. fat _____________ 96 3.4 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 521 TABLE No. VIII Table showing the results of the examination of two thousand, eight hundred and thirty-five (2,835) samples of milk, with regard to the bacterial content. (Standard during the period, November 1st to April 1st, not more than 100,000 bacteria per CC; standard during the period from April 1st to November >> 1st, not more than 300,000 bacteria per CC.) 'i No. of J Samples Percentage (J Samples with less than 50,000 $ bacteria per CC________1,837 64.8 Nf Samples with more than 50,000, but ijjjj less than 100,000 ________ 419 14.8 Samples with more than 100,000, but less than 300,000________ 362 12.7 Samples with more than 300,000, but not more than 1,000,000___ 181 6.4 Samples with more than 1,000,000 bacteria per CC ________ 36 1.3 Samples not meeting the standards indicated above ________ 310 10.9 322 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT yo c .1= "3 ^ s <-J ** co 2 m CM15 l/-; O (vi vC 5C 0-1 C\ 5 \ * 2 *^" ui 0 0 | o o c \o" oq \o CM o CM CO j *- C^l 1 'O co u"- O ! H K H o" X cue cs E U3 fthM 6 O. c2O 3 O 1 OS OJ o" c. s CM1 CO CM1s CO CM_ OC CM" i CM" CM CM" 2 OC CO* rf CO CM oo CM" <2 CM" CM CO CM LO2 CM" OC CNI rM CM 00 CM CM CM IO . CO CM co" CMR CM" CM" CM C 6/1 CO ^ ' ^^ u J*^ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 523 CREAM The chemical standard for cream is that it shall contain not less than 18% of butter fat. Two hundred and forty-five (245) samples of cream were examined in 1915, and only four (4), or 1.63% of the samples, were found to be illegal. The bacteriological standard for cream is that it shall contain not more than 500,000 bacteria per CC. during the period from November 1st to April 1st; and not more than 1,000,000 bacteria per CC. during the period from April 1st to November 1st. Two hundred and forty-five (245) samples were examined during the year, and of these, fifty-nine (59), or 24.1 %, were illegal. There is evidently room for improvement in cream from a bacteriological standpoint, though the product is of good fat content, as determined by chemical analysis. ICE Nine (9) samples of ice were examined bacteriologically during the year and found to be of a high degree of purity. The examinations were made for the purpose of certifying to the purity of the product used by interstate carriers. Since the ice used here is made from pure artesian water, or from distilled water, by artificial freezing methods, the product should be and is a pure one. Artificial ice made from natural waters sometimes contains in the center of the cake, a white deposit; this is due to the fact that the natural salts of the water, which are usually washed out before the cake is finally frozen solid, have been in part caught by the freezing process. As the ice melts, this substance forms a white layer over a part of the ice. These salts, which are mostly lime and magnesia salts, are entirely harmless, and are in fact, the same substances as the famous minerals which are claimed to be found in many mineral waters. WATER EXAMINATIONS Prior to January, 1915, the work of this department in regard to examination of the city water supply, had been restricted to 524 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT an occasional bacteriological analysis of tap water. At no time had excessive numbers of bacteria been found, and fermenting organisms of the colon type had never been found, even in quantities of water up to 300 CC. These examinations, while small in number, were sufficient, we believed, since we had an artesian supply, to determine the quality of our supply. It is now evident that our position would have been correct, if the equipment of the water stations, from wells to pumps, had been kept in order, but the events of this year have shown that the number of examinations made was not sufficient to safeguard the supply against defective equipment. In the latter part of January, 1915, Dr. John R. Ridlon, an officer of the United States Public Health Service, stationed in Savannah, and at that time engaged, as a part of his duty, in the examination of the water supplies of the cities of Georgia and neighboring states, in the interest of interstate carriers, reported that the water supply of Savannah was not of that high degree of purity which should be secured with a supply of artesian water. These findings were at once confirmed in this department and reported to the Health Officer. An inspection of the water stations at River Station and Gwinnett Street Station was made and samples of water from both supplies and from taps examined. It was found at that time, as will be shown in detail, that the water supply at Gwinnett Street Station was good, but that the supply at River Station was contaminated to a certain extent by the entrance of surface water. An investigation was begun and continued during the year, to determine the source and character of the contamination. Since the findings are of some value in determining not only the character of the water supply and the sources of its contamination, but also the condition of the waterworks equipment, a detailed report is appended. A total number of one thousand and eighty-eight (1,088) samples of water was examined, as follows: Samples from Wells at River Station________ 264 Samples from Conduit at River Station_____ 95 Samples from Reservoir at River Station_____ 180 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 525 Samples from Gwinnett Station Reservoir____ 228 Samples from Gwinnett St. Conduit and connections ______________________ 63 Samples from Springfield Well OutletGwinnett Station ______________________ 12 Samples from Taps in City, North of Liberty St.__ 165 Samples from Taps in City, South of Liberty St.__ 57 Samples from Wellsnot City Supply______ 24 Total _______________________1,088 STANDARD OF PURITY FOR CITY WATER Since it will be necessary, in discussing the results of these analyses, to refer to the standard adopted by the United States Public Health Service, as a standard of purity for water used by interstate carriers, it will be given here. The U. S. standard* requires that a water contain not more than 100 bacteria per cubic centimeter (as grown at 37 C.); and that not more than one Ten-CC test of five tests on each sample contain organisms of the colon type (of fecal origin). Also, that the water be entirely free from any organisms of transmissible diseases. No water can be used on the trains and boats entering and leaving Savannah (if in interstate traffic), unless it meet this standard of purity. While the above standard was not intended to be applied generally to city supplies, and while the supplies of many cities using partly purified river or lake water would fail to meet this standard, it is evident that Savannah, with an artesian supply, should have a very pure water; in fact, we should apply a stricter standard than that applied by the Public Health Service to waters of various origin, many of them surface waters. Our supply at the reservoirs should meet a standard about as follows: The bacterial content should be very low, as low as fifty (50) bacteria per CC. The water should contain no fermenting organisms of the colon type. The water should contain no disease producing organisms. The investigation made shows that our water at its source meets this stricter requirement. Thus the examination of water from Well No. 17 at River Station (a well which dis- 526 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT charges separately from other wells of the system) shows the following results: Ten examinations made at various times during the year show an entire absence of harmful organisms. t The average bacterial count of the ten samples showed only twelve (12) organisms per CC. The lowest count was two (2) bacteria per CC, the highest (and the only count exceeding fifty (50) in number) was eighty-five (85). At no time were any fermenting organisms of any type found, in five (5) tests of each sample, each 10 CC of water. The water from this well is of a degree of purity which should be equalled by that from each of the wells, and in fact, by water from reservoirs and taps. In addition, the examination of other city wells, shown to be intact as to casings and connections, and of water from six artesian wells, the property of private parties, located in various parts of Savannah, showed that the deep water is of a high degree of t purity. The corollary is that, if the water in the reservoirs and taps is shown to depart from this standard of purity in any marked degree, it has, therefore, been changed by the entry of some contaminating agent, probably surface water. This has been demonstrated in numerous instances to a certainty, even to the point of locating the holes through which the contaminating surface water entered. After a preliminary inspection of the waterworks plants, in which inspection Dr. Ridlon, at the request of the Health Officer, joined, the Bacteriologist undertook an investigation of the reservoir waters at each station, to determine the source of the trouble. Fourteen (14) samples of water were secured from Gwinnett Station Reservoir. The average bacterial content was eleven (11) organisms per CC; the lowest count was three (3) becteria per CC; the highest, thirty-seven (37) bacteria per CC. Fermenting organisms of a harmless type were secured in seven (7) of the specimens. Organisms of the colon type were secured only twice, and not in excess of the number allowed by the rather strict United States standard. Every sample secured at this time passed the U. S. standard, and we concluded that the trouble did not come from Gwinnett Station. It was necessary at a later time, as will be shown, to modify this conclusion. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 527 On the contrary, of ten (10) samples taken at River Station Reservoir, seven (7) failed to pass the U. S. standard. The average number of bacteria was ninety-four (94); the highest, three hundred and twenty-five (325). Three (3) of the samples contained bacteria in excess of one hundred (100) per CC. Seven (7) of the ten (10) samples contained fermenting organisms in excess, and five (5) of the samples contained colon bacilli, in three (3) samples to excess. It was evident that the main source of the contamination at that time was at River Station. Inspection of River Station at that time showed the following: One well, No. 4, had been cut out in November, 1914, for the reason that dirty water was observed to come from that well in sufficient quantities to cause the water in the reservoir to be visibly dirty. The well was cut out of use, but no investigation was made by the water department to determine what was the cause of dirty water appearing in the discharge from an artesian well. Nor was any efficient effort made to determine whether any other wells were similiarly affected. Inspection further showed that the reservoir at River Station was uncovered and open to the entrance of dust, dead animals, and vegetable debris, which might be the source of some of the contamination found. Four of the wells and their connections were located in a low area covered with water and debris. The main conduit also ran through this same low area. It was evident that if the connections were not intact, there was ample opportunity for the entrance of contaminated surface water. Since the condition of Well No. 4, which had been cut out on account of its delivery of dirty water in November, 1914, would possibly throw light on additional sources of contamination still active, a study of this well was made. It was determined that there was a defect in the casing of this well by the following evidence: 1. The well at times discharged dirty water. This in itself was sufficient evidence of a defective casing. The well was disconnected and its discharge studied. After a period of rest the well would discharge, for a period of about 1 minute, clear water; then for a period of from one to three minutes, a highly 528 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT turbid water would be discharged. After that period had passed, the well would then discharge clean water, and this would continue as long as the well was continuously blown. Evidently the dirty water came from water which had leaked into the space between outer and inner casings, during a period of rest, through a hole in the outer casing. Leakage could not occur during the period of pumpage, because the air pressure in the well was greater than the pressure of the ground water. 2. The top of the well was closed off and air pressure put on the well. Air in quantities was observed to bubble up in the dirty water around the outside of the well casing. This was also sufficient evidence that there was a hole in the casing, since the air pressure was not sufficient to drive air to the bottom of the casing, and its escape on the outside of the casing was evidence that there was a hole. The escape of air from alongside any other well casing was likewise to be accepted as evidence of a defective casing. 3. Bacteriological examination of the water discharge from Well No. 4 also demonstrated the presence of a defect in the casing. A sample taken from the first flow showed a bacterial count of two thousand, three hundred (2,300); all five samples (ten CC each) showed fermenting organisms of both putrefaction and colon types; soil bacteria were also numerous. This was indisputable evidence of leakage. A further test made after long flow showed that leakage did not occur during pumpage, the count being low and fermenting organisms being absent. This is important in bearing on the methods of the examinations of the wells, showing that examinations made with the wells connected, and during continuous flow,, cannot certainly determine the presence of leaks. 4. A Fluorescein Test, was made on the well. Fluorescein is a dye, the presence of which in water can be determined if only one part is present in 200,000,000 parts of water. For that reason it is useful in determining the presence of _leaks. One pound of the dye was placed in the well pit, outside the casing. In from eight to ten hours, traces of the dye appears in the well MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 529 water, and a few hours later the dye was present in quantities. This was indisputable evidence of a leak in the casing. 5. On demand of the Health Officer, and against the protest of the Superintendent of the Waterworks Department, who insisted that the well was all right, the City Engineer was ordered to pull up the casing, and a hole about one inch in diameter was found in the outer casing at a depth of about 40 feet below the soil surface. The knowledge secured by the study of Well No. 4 was applied to the study of other wells at River Station, and to water samples from conduit and reservoir. Two hundred and sixty-four (264) samples of water were examined from wells at River Station, ninety-five (95) samples from conduit (including eight (8) special samples to determine leakage into the conduit), and one hundred and eighty (180) samples from the reservoir. The results of these examinations and the accompanying inspections are detailed below. WELL No. 23 This well was located in a low area and the well head covered with dirty water. On shutting the valve and applying the air pressure, air was observed to bubble up around the well casing. As in the case of Well No. 4 above, this was good evidence of leakage. In addition, two samples of water were secured from this well; both samples contained over 100 bacteria per CC (310 and 340 respectively), and fermenting organisms were found in excess. Colon bacilli were present. WELL No. 24 This well was located on a little higher ground, but its discharge passed through a conduit passing through the low area. Here again, as in Well No. 4, a test of the well, with valve closed and air pressure on, showed leakage of air around the outside of casing. This was indisputable evidence of a defect in the casing. Two samples of water were examined from this well; one was low in bacteria (57), the other very high (1,600). Both samples contained fermenting organisms of the colon type in excess. 530 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT WELL No. 22 This well was also located in a low area and the well head covered with water. The flange at the well top was defective and water could be seen to flow from the outside through the defect into the well. An open privy, with surface discharge, was located a short distance from this well. A bacteriological analysis was not needed to show contamination. A sample was tested, however, and the count found to be high (310); fermenting organisms were found in each of 5 Ten-CC Tests, and colon bacilli in 2 of 5 Ten-CC Tests. The condition of this well was a distinct danger to the water supply. WELL No. 21 This well was also located in a morass. There was no physical evidence of defects and the water, as tested, was found to be good. The well was condemned on account of its location. These four wells and their connections were located in a very undesirable location. There was certain evidence that they leaked. On the recommendation of the Bacteriologist and on demand of the Health Officer, and against the protests of the Superintendent of the Waterworks Department, after much delay, these wells and their connections were entirely cut out, and the wells filled with concrete to the depth of 100 feet. WELL No. 2 This well, located near the reservoir, was repeatedly examined. In all, fifty-five (55) samples of water were tested from Well No. 2. At first, samples taken while the well was running were usually very good. An occasional sample taken from the first water over showed high counts. Finally the well was disconnected and it was discovered that after the first gush of clear water, the well yielded turbid water for two or three minutes, then came clear water. The same condition was observed in Well No. 4, and taken as evidence of a leak. Finally the well was examined and about 4 feet below the soil surface a defective leaking flange was found. This was repaired. The water, as tested after repair, continued to show high counts and occasional MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 531 fermenting organisms of colon type. A Fluorescein Test was made, but without results. Finally, since the River Station water was being treated with hypochlorite, this well was reconnected and its water used. While the examination demonstrated one defect, which was repaired, the tests were not at all conclusive that other defects had been excluded. < WELL No. 3 Thirty-eight (38) samples of water were examined from this well. Conditions were found similar to those in Well No. 2. At first occasional samples, especially the first water over, showed high counts. Not much progress was made until the well was disconnected. Then, as in Well No. 2, and also as in Well No' 4, turbid water was secured after the first gush of clear water. A defective flange was found just below the surface, through which dirty surface water was leaking. This was so located that leakage occurred only when the surface was flooded with water, as in times of heavy rain. After the repair of the flange, the last six samples of water tested were good, and the well was again put into commission. The remaining wells at River Station were tested as well as possible with the facilities secured. Enough has been shown to demonstrate that leaks can be detected only by a joint physical examination of the well (which must be thoroughly done with the well disconnected), and bacteriological examination. Eightysix (86) samples were examined from the other wells, and a few small leaks at flanges discovered. Some of the wells were clearly intact. The conditions of others remained doubtful. On account of the fact that the water at the reservoir was being treated with hypochlorite, the wells were continued in commission, despite the fact that occasional high counts were secured and that fermenting organisms were discovered in samples from some of the wells. The presence of demonstrated defects, due to rusting in the casings of at least three (3) of the wells, makes it possible that other defects occur. Their demonstration by bacteriological methods alone is impossible until the defects become large 532 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT enough to allow the entrance of considerable masses of surface water. It must be remembered that such contaminated water is diluted with large amounts of pure artesian water from the deep strata. It is evident that a careful physical examination of the wells is also necessary for the detection of defects. Such examinations of all the wells have not yet been made, despite the fact that the experts employed by the city to give advice concerning the waterworks have advised that such examinations be made. Attention was then turned to the conduit. A series of eight (8) tests on conduit water and an examination of the conduit showed that water was entering the conduit during periods of rest from some unknown source. On recommendation of this department and against the protests of the Superintendent of the Waterworks Department, that part of the large conduit at River Station which passes through the low area in which water collected, was cut out of use and abandoned, and the conduit plugged just south of Well No. 7. A study of conduit water was continued. It had early been noticed that, owing to the intermittent method of pumping at River Station, the impurities came over in the first water pumped after a period of rest. Samples from the conduit taken during a period of active pumping were often pure, while at the same time samples taken from reservoir and taps failed to pass the standard. A study of conduit water was therefore made to determine the difference between the "first water over" and water taken during long periods of pumping. Thirty-four (34) samples of "first water over" were taken from the end of the conduit. The average bacterial content of these samples was three hundred and forty-nine (349) bacteria per CC. Of the thirty-four (34) samples, twenty-five (25) contained bacteria in excess of 100 per CC. In fifteen (15) samples fermenting organisms were present in excess. On two occasions, colon bacilli in excess were isolated. Over two-thirds of the samples failed to pass the standard of the United States Public Health Service. Compare the results for water taken from the conduit after periods of pumping. Sixty-one (61) samples were so taken. The average MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 533 bacterial count of these samples was fifty-five (55). Only eight (8) samples had a count in excess of 100 per CC. In eleven (II) instances fermenting organisms were found in excess; in two (2) samples colon bacilli were found in excess. Over fourfifths of the samples passed the strict standard of the U. S. Public Health Service. The conclusions to be derived from the study of conduit water were that leaks existed in the conduit or its connections; that such leaks were not active during the period of pumping, owing to the fact that the pressure in the conduit was greater than the pressure of the ground water (the conduit is near the surface); but that leakage occurred during the periods of rest. On the recommendation of this department and against the protests of the Superintendent of the Waterworks Department, an examination of the conduits and its laterals was ordered. The conduits and a part of the laterals were uncovered and a total number of eight (8) leaks was discovered. Most of these leaks were small, but some of them were large enough to allow the entrance of a steady stream of water the size of a pencil. Continued tests of the reservoir water showed that the bacterial counts were high and that colon bacilli appeared,in the water. On the recommendation of this department, a recommendation which was concurred in by Dr. Ridlon of the U. S. Public Health Sfirvice, the water at River Station was treated, on and after June 9, 1915, with calcium hypochlorite, in order to remove any residual impurities. This method of purification is in wide use in the United States; over 200 cities purify water with hypochlorite or with chlorine. The process is entirely harmless. The chemical is entirely decomposed and the main product is a chloride, similar to the chlorides already present in the water. Since the chemical is added in the proportion of about one to two parts to each million parts of water, and since the water contains already about 200 parts of solids (minerals) per million parts of water, it is evident that very little additional mineral is added. The only objection to the process is that occasionally some unavoidable by-products (which are also harmless) impart a disagreeable taste and odor to the water. 534 MAYOR'S AXKUAL REPORT The addition of the hypochlorite was controlled by chemical tests of the salt and of the stock and feed solutions. One hundred and sixty-four (164) tests of such kind were made during the year. During the remainder of the year a study was made of untreated water from the reservoir or conduit, and of treated water at River Station. During the first ten days the results were not good, since we did not have a stock of hypochlorite of high chlorine content. The tests after that period resulted as follows: Of untreated water at River Station reservoir, seventy-five (75) specimens were examined. The average bacterial count was one hundred and ten (110) bacteria per CC. Twenty-seven (27) specimens, or 36%, had counts in excess of 100 per CC, the U. S. standard. In eighteen (18) specimens, fermenting organisms were found in excess (presumptive colon tests); in four (4) specimens, colon bacilli were found in excess, but not all the specimens showing presumptive tests were completely examined for the identification of the fermenting organisms. Of treated water, seventy-seven (77) samples were tested. The average bacterial count was ninety-two (92), or below the standard; twenty-four (24) specimens, or 35%, had counts in excess of 100 bacteria per CC. Presumptive colon tests were secured sixteen (16) times; colon bacilli were found in excess in five (5) samples, all fermenting organisms being tested out. The results are not so satisfactory as they should have been, though the treatment undoubtedly aided in safe-guarding the supply. The failure to the best results with hypochlorite treatment is due partly to the fact that it was found difficult, with the apparatus available, to secure an even feeding of the hypochlorite solution. The immediate control of the process was in the hands of the engineers, who, though competent men, had other more important duties to perform. Finally, there is abundant evidence that the leakage was not continuous, and therefore, with difficulty was controlled by a minimum hypochlorite feed. The first few thousand gallons pumped in the morning, after a night's interval of rest, undoubtedly contained the larger part of the leakage. There was also evidence that leakage occurred also to MAYOR'S ANXUAL REPORT 533 a greater degree immediately after rains. On this account the use of hypochlorite has not been entirely satisfactory, and it was recommended that a liquid chlorine apparatus be installed (which has been done during the year 1916). It should have been stated in the beginning that one of the possible sources of contamination of the artesian water at River Station was the entrance of water from the Savannah River through the old supply main to the river. This was examined in February and at several times during the year. The valves were found to be closed and the main empty and dry. "It is probable that water could not be pumped through this supply pipe, even if desired, without some preliminary work in clearing the inlet. It has, therefore, not been a source of leakage. Another possible source of leakage of river water into the supply is through check valves placed between the mains running from River Station and the supply pipes of several industrial companies which have supplies of both city and river water. The danger from this source was pointed out by Prof. Whipple. These valves were investigated by the City Engineer, who has made a report on their condition. In my opinion, the bacteriological examinations do not show any reason to believe that there has been any considerable leakage through these valves. Additional safeguards should be secured against the possibility of contamination of the city water in this way, by requiring double valves. Some city official should be charged with the duty of frequent and systematic examination of these valves. In the first part of this report it was stated that the examination of the supply at Gwinnett Station failed to show any evidence of contamination of the water at that station. The conditions were somewhat different from those at River Station. At Gwinnett Station a large amount of water is pumped, from six to ten times the amount pumped at River Station. Pumpage is constant, and any leakage is diluted with a very large amount of pure water, making the detection of small leaks difficult. By the same reasoning, the dilution of the leakage would render it relatively unimportant as affecting the quality of the supply. 536 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Tests were continued, and during March, April, and May, samples were taken occasionally. The bacterial counts were uniformly low, but fermenting organisms were found, and occasionally, colon bacilli, though usually not in excess. Since the artesian supply should not contain these organisms, a search was made for their point of entrance. On the 21st of May, Dr. Ridlon, at my request, took duplicate samples from the Gwinnett Station reservoir, and our findings were identical, a water of low bacterial count and entirely free from fermenting organisms. Despite this finding, a further series of tests showed that leaks existed, and that during periods of rain and consequent flooding of the surface, contaminated water entered the supply. The outlet of the Springfield well, the oldest well at Gwinnett Station, is separate from that of the other twelve (12) wells. On that account it was easy to test the water from this well separately. Five (5) samples of water from the outlet of this well were examined in February. The average bacterial count of these samples was seventy-five (75) bacteria per CC. One sample had a count in excess of 100 bacteria per CC. Colon bacilli in excess were found in two (2) specimens. This was considered evidence of leakage. An examination of the outlet showed that the roots of trees were hanging out of the end of the pipe. It was stated that this had been observed for some time, and that occasionally large masses of roots had been pulled out of the opening. No responsible person connected with the water department seems to have perceived that this was evidence of a hole in the outlet pipe. The pipe was uncovered and it was found that that part of the discharge pipe passing from the well to the Springfield canal was of iron with leaded joints, but that the remaining portion of the discharge pipe was of terra cotta, and that the joints of this last portion had been penetrated by the growing roots of trees, leaving defects through which surface water was at times entering. The defective piping was replaced with iron pipe with leaded joints. After the repair of the discharge pipe, seven (7) samples of water were examined and all but one passed the test. The average bacterial count was thirty-six (36) organisms (all saprophytic water bacteria) per MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 537 CC. Colon organisms were not found in any of the specimens and the water was declared of good quality. A continued study was made of the water from the Gwinnett Station reservoir. During June, July, and August, forty-six (46) samples were examined. The average bacterial count was twenty-one (21) bacteria per CC. In one specimen only, the count exceeded the limit of 100 bacteria per CC, Fermenting organisms in excess were found in fifteen (15) specimens (presumptive test). In three (3) specimens colon bacilli were found in excess, not all the fermenting organisms being identified. Judging from these average figures the water could not be condemned as bad, and in fact many of the samples showed a very low count, and an entire absence of any fermenting organisms. The almost continual presence, during the latter part of August, of fermenting organisms of the colon type, despite the low bacterial counts, justified us in the conclusion that at times surface water was entering the supply through defects in the equipment. A search for such defects showed that during times of rain, when the surface of the ground was flooded, surface water could enter through defective man-hole covers and through defective pipes for release of the compressed air from the tunnel. During August, on four days, the 8th, llth, 18th and 31st, respectively, the rainfall was in excess of one inch, and the entire amount for the month was 9.44 inches. The Superintendent of the Waterworks denied the presence of such defects, but an investigation was ordered by the Acting Mayor, and the Assistant City Engineer reported the presence of such defects, and gave the opinion that in time- of heavy rain leakage occurred. The pipe for discharge of air from Well No. 12 at Gwlnnert Station was found to discharge under the pavement at the corner of the Louisville Road and Lathrop Avenue, and at times of rainfall the air could be seen bubbling up through the spaces between the bricks, and dirty water trickling down. After some delay these defects were repaired. The constant presence of colon bacilli in the water of the Gwinnett Station reservoir during the period following August 20th, for several days justified the conclusion that other defects 538 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT existed. An inspection of the Gwinnett Station tunnel was ordered, and on three occasions in August and September, the tunnel was entered by the City Engineer, the Health Officer, the Bacteriologist and others, and the defects located. A special report has been made on these inspections. Suffice it here to state, as showing the source of the contamination found in the analyses reported, that the following defects were found: Several small leaks, about ten in number, were located. These are probably of little importance. A long crack in the roof extended along in the neighborhood of Wells Nos. 2 and 3. In the low area on Stiles Avenue, just beyond Well No. 7, a large crack was found in the roof of the tunnel sufficient to admit one's hand. Surface water was entering or conduit water passing out through this defect, depending on the position selected for observation, and on the level of the surface water. This part of the tunnel was afterwards isolated by the installation of a by-pass. These defects accounted for the contamination noted, in part at least. On account of the conditions found it was recommended, to avoid any possibility of harm resulting, that that water at Gwinnett Station likewise be treated with hypochlorite. The treatment was begun on the 23rd of August, and on the 19th of December liquid chlorine was substituted for the hypochlorite. As will be seen, this treatment rendered the water entirely safe. From the 1st of September to the end of the year, one hundred and nine (109) samples of untreated water from Gwinnett Station reservoir were examined. The average bacterial count was fourteen (14) bacteria per CC. In fourteen (14) of the samples the count was in excess of 100 bacteria per CC. Fermenting organisms in excess were found in forty-two (42) samples. Colon bacilli in excess were found in twenty-eight (28) samples, practically all of the fermenting organisms being identified. Water of this character, while not so very bad, should not be used without treatment. During the same period thirty-four (34) samples of water, treated with hypochlorite (or with chlorine gas), were taken from the pump well at Gwinnett Station. The results show that the .MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 539 treatment had been entirely satisfactory. The average bacterial count was six (6) bacteria only. The highest count observed was thirty-two (32) bacteria per CC. None of the samples exceeded the standard of 100 bacteria per CC. Fermenting organisms in excess were found in three samples only (Presumptive test); and colon bacilli in excess were found in not a single specimen. Seventeen (17) samples of treated water were also taken from a tap in Gwinnett Station. The results were equally as good as regards the colon content, not, a single specimen containing colon bacilli in excess. These results are interpreted as demonstrating that the conditions at Gwinnett Station are temporarily under entire control, subject to the final decision as to the changes necessary in the Gwinnett Station tunnel. During the investigation of the conditions at Gwinnett Station sixty-three (63) samples of water were taken from various points in conduit and well pits, and the information gained was of substantial value in locating the leakage. During the whole investigation, as at River Station, the influence of rainfall was noted, in that leakage was noted as occurring during periods of heavy rainfall. One instance is given for illustration: After a rainfall of 1.43 inches on the 18th of November, the samples from Gwinnett Station reservoir showed a bacterial count of three hundred and eighty (380) bacteria per CC, and colon bacilli were found in each of five Ten-CC tests. The investigation of tap water in the city was continued during the year. It was early noted that water samples from taps in the vicinity of Bay Street gave a higher bacterial count than water from taps in the southern part of the city. While the mains from the two water stations communicate in the city, that part of the city north of Liberty Street is mainly served by water from River Station, while that part of the city south of Liberty Street is mainly served by water from Gwinnett Station. On this account the specimens from these two areas are reported separately. One hundred and sixty-six (166) specimens were taken from taps north of Liberty Street. The average bacterial count was two hundred (200) bacteria per CC. In one hundred and three 540 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT (103) specimens the count exceeded the standard of one hundred (100) bacteria per CC. In seventy (70) samples fermenting organisms were found in excess. In twenty (20) samples colon bacilli were found in excess. Fifty-seven (57) specimens were examined from taps south of Liberty Street. The average bacterial count was seventy-two (72) bacteria per CC. Only nine (9) specimens contained bacteria in excess of one hundred (100) bacteria per CC. Fermenting organisms of colon type were found in twenty-eight (28) specimens, and colon bacilli were found in excess in nine (9) specimens. The methods of analysis recommended by the American Public Health Association were used. Counts were made on slightly acid agar-agar medium, after two days incubation at 37 degrees Centrigrade. Presumptive colon tests were made in 2% lactose bouillon. Colon bacilli were identified by subculture on Wurtz's medium and on Endo medium. One hundred and fifteen (115) subcultures of fermenting organisms were studied in detail. Occasionally organisms of the proteus group were isolated. In seventeen (17) samples, organisms identified as Bacillus pyocyaneus were isolated. No other pathogenic organisms were found. Dr. John R. Ridlon, of the United States Public Health Service, on repeated occasions confirmed, at my request, many of the findings reported. The experts brought to the city, at the request of the Bacteriologist and on recommendation of the Health Officer, for the confirmation of these findings, have fully justified our conclusions as to the character and sources of the contamination. The special reports of Messrs. Stevenson and Dole, and of Prof. Whipple, are already in your hands. Your Bacteriologist regrets that he must consider it his duty to report that the detection of the sources of contamination have been delayed by the lack of co-operation on the part of the Superintendent of the Waterworks Department. CONCLUSIONS 1. The deep water of our artesian supply is of a high degree of purity. MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 541 2. If the equipment at the water station, from the strata to the pumps had been maintained in good condition, the water at the taps would always have been of good quality. 3. The supply of water has been contaminated to a certain extent, through defects in equipment. Some of these defects were apparent to the most casual observer. Other defects would not have escaped a careful periodic inspection. 4. As to the extent of ,the contamination, it was sufficient at one time to disqualify our supply for use by interstate carriers,, and to render it necessary to purify the supply by the use of hypochlorite, in order to insure its use by interstate carriers. Judging by the bacteriological analyses, your Bacteriologist has never considered the untreated water a source of great danger, but he has considered that its use, without treatment, was inadvisable. It is a matter of congratulation that no increase in sickness has resulted from its use. The really serious matter for consideration is that defects, some of large size, were found to exist in the casings of some of-our wells and in parts of the conduits. 5. It is recommended that, until the water equipment can be rehabilitated as recommended by Messrs. Stevenson and Dole, and by Prof. Whipple, the water at both stations be treated continuously with hypochlorite (or chlorine gas), and that some competent person, if necessary without other duties, be made responsible for continuous effective treatment. 6. Finally, it is recommended that some city official be held responsible for the condition of the water equipment from wells to pumps. From the standpoint of public health this is far more important than the conditions of the service pipes. INVENTORY An inventory of apparatus, furniture, supplies and books is made yearly, and entered on a card index, a copy being transmitted to the Chairman of the Health Committee. The inventory taken January 1, 1915 shows the following items and amounts: Office and Laboratory furniture and fixtures_$ 3,591.60 Microscopes and accessories_________ 1,215.10 542 MAYOR'S AXN'UAL REPORT Optical equipmentother than microscopes_$ 1,600.90 Apparatus and supplies____________ 2,681.09 Chemicals and stains_____________ 285.04 Glassware _______________"___ 927.70 Library ____________________ 2,939.59 Exhibits ____________________ 174.13 Total ___________:________$13,4I5.15 FINANCIAL STATEMENT The budget for the year was seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($7,500). The expenditures were as follows: Outfits for specimens______________$ 58.31 Printing ____________________ 80.90 Chemicals and glassware__________ 431.15 Gas ________________________ 175.68 Laundry _________-________________ 16.84 Stamps (not including mailing yearly reports) 60.00 Stationery ____________________ 42.03 Animals _____________________ 1.00 Fixed equipmentapparatus _________ 428.55 Ice ________________________ 53.92 Telephone ____________________ 70.00 Miscellaneous expenses.___________ 131.50 Library _____________________ 499.44 Salaries _____________________ 5,845.83 Total expenses ______________$7,895.15 The excess of expenditures over the budget was due to the expenses of the extensive examination of water supplies. In conclusion, the Bacteriologist wishes to express his obligations to the Health Officer, to the members of the Board of Sanitary Commissioners, and to his Assistants. Respectfully, V. H. BASSETT, M. D., Bacteriologist. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 543 REPORT OF CHIEF FOOD INSPECTOR Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. DR. W. F. BRUNNER, Health Officer, DEAR SIR: Your Chief Food Inspector herewith respectfully submits his report of the Food Inspection Division for the year 1915. . As a whole the work has progressed favorably, considerable improvement having taken place during the year not only in the places dispensing foods, but in the foods themselves. RESTAURANTS The restaurants, cook shops, etc., have been inspected once or twice a week in addition to the monthly scoring of the larger restaurants. The score card system inaugurated during the latter months of last year has continued to give very satisfactory results and has been a great help in maintaining the restaurants in good sanitary condition and causing old restaurants to be remodeled and new ones built with the idea of better sanitation and a correspondingly higher score. A number of inquiries have been received and much favorable comment has been made from other cities in regard to the scoring system. A change has been made in the scorecard during the year, as it was noted that the restaurants could obtain a rather high score by keeping their dining rooms clean and being careless in the kitchen. The change of giving a higher score in the kitchen resulted naturally in cleaner kitchens. The following table gives the scores and averages for the year: 544 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT RESTAURANT SCORES > rt W J' s .= c: o sii 1 ! > r^ \&< \ i Baltimore Restaurant ____ 1747472 B. & B. Rest., Broughton St..79l80'S2 B. & B. Rest., W. Broad St.__!83!85!86 Bryan's Cafe __ _! - I u a< >. rt 'S j L *^l *~> 68 78180177 81 79I83180 S9187-85I86 1 en tt < U OJ 4J 0. o 78173172181 83181180179 84 7818179 180179 -I 0 .0 o V a 88 80 88 80 >vg> T C3 S >H< 767 80.6 84.2 79.6 Capitol Restaurant _____,!86'85;85i89;89!89i89I88i83!8S|86f88! 86.8 Eliopolos'_Restaurant -_---|7S|82;84[86j85i85i87|82|79Jg[79;83[ 82.5 Clayton's Restaurant (Col.)--l78757678l80'81i79|7976J7576!77 Colbert's Restaurant February Union Station Restaurant _ 196195 The Place to Eat (Whittle's) White's Cafe _ _ ______ Chop Suey (Charles Young) _ Young's Restaurant (Col.) __ Zuch's Restaurant _ _ Zuch's Lunch Room _ Average _ ___ __ 89 7> 90 91 89 82 90 91 1 "u u rt 1% c. < 95196 8184 90190 81182 | li ! >> ! 03 r*k 96 86 89 83 | u >~t i \>t >^> 95194 84183 90188 80179 I to < 93 c. 89 c. t. o .e i SJ SJ IK October 1November 1December 92193193193 90 90190192 1 82179 92|90!90'|89!90 90191 J9ol90 X 94.2 83.6 89.6 83.6 80.5 75.0 90.0 90.4 84.8 Note.c. Closed. Col. Colored. * Changed hands. R Remodelling. BAKERIES The inspections of the bakeries have been made two or three times a month and these have been maintained in a generally satisfactory condition. MEAT INSPECTION Since the appointment of a more competent meat inspector there has been a noticeable improvement in the meat supply of the city. No attempt has been made to concentrate the supply to any one point for inspection, stamping, etc., principally because of the lack of proper cold storage facilities. Under existing conditions it has seemed more practicable to devote the time which such inspection would take to the inspection of the meat at the green groceries, cold storage establishments, etc. While the former method has not been given a trial the latter method has been giving good results as is shown by the general improvement of the meat kept on hand by the dealers. 546 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT GREEN GROCERIES Considerable improvement has been made in the green groceries during the past year, but it is to be regretted that this improvement has not been greater. The green groceries present problems not met with in other food establishments, these are more often than not run as a side line to one or two other lines of business and are apt to be slighted as a result. Many of these places are necessarily run in the poorer sections of the city, where cleanliness is not easily maintained and where it is not considered imperative either by the proprietors or the patrons. Another factor peculiar to these places is that small capital is required for the purchase of stock and the fixtures are often made by unskilled labor and the natural result is that while they are not necessarily insanitary they are crude and unsightly. The inspections of the green groceries in these poorer sections have been made at frequent intervals and have resulted in considerable improvement not only in the places themselves but in the meat handled; the idea has been dissipated that meats not fit for the white trade may be sold to the negro. FISH HOUSES The inspections of the fish houses, more especially those doing a retail business, have been made at very frequent intervals. These have been maintained in good sanitary condition and have been made to put up screens during the year. The fish kept during the year have been unusually good, due to the reduction in the size of the stock kept, partly because of the more rigid inspection and in part to the scarcity of fish from the fisheries in Florida. SLAUGHTER PENS ' The inspections of the slaughter pens used by the local butchers have been made at irregular intervals and have been found to be in good sanitary condition when compared with most country slaughter pens. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 547 BOTTLING ESTABLISHMENTS The work of inspecting the bottling establishments of the city has been limited to considerable consistent work in the spring, when these places were preparing for the busy season. At that time these places were put in good sanitary condition and since that time only occasional inspections have been made. TABLE OF INSPECTIONS MONTH January ____ February ___ March April _ _ May _ _ June _ __ _ July _______ August _ _ September _ October ____ November _ December _ Total ' __ Green Groceries 650 623 R7? 545 701 634 372 703 716 714 635 769 7,789 Restaurants 355 439 48fi 31?, 36S 295 453 363 319 325 365 440 4,527 W O 1- &a m 53 26 7!0 41 38 3? 83 62 19 37 82 85 578 W O (A -c a o ffi 106 103 m p>?, 55 64 73 83 84 64 61 38 889 *- 4> M ^rt CS 8 9 13 4 11 5 10 14 16 17 21 7 135 CJ ho eg "5 2 Oc 45 58 80 30 ?4 14 3? 44 40 35 27 32 461 iV n2 ro ^j 55 P-t 3 4 3 3 3 4 .._- 1 3 1 23 Special and Miscellaneous 19 12 10 3 ?, ?, 6 9 5 12 80 " fe* o HH 1,239 1,283 1,380 1,000 1,203 1,104 1 0?Q 1,281 1,204 1,200 1,192 1,383 14,482 548 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CONDEMNATIONS 1915 MONTH January _ _ _ February _ _ March ___ _ April __ _ _ May _ _ June _ July August __ September _ _ October __ November _ December _ _ Total _ _ K 75 602! 393 510 1,616 952 997 i 1,632 400! 498 90 7,765 o fc 103 81 23 87 33 15 52 120 110 a V e o 1 34 10 j 138 60 45 525 180 _ i 624! 172 820 ellaneous Products t gS 160 71 195 35 329 155 284 280 197 69 188 1.964 X o 192 15 120 327 cj JZ 350 100 600 50 75 rt ._ wi ^ set: 1 cs. 34 1.175! _ TUBERCULIN TEST ON DAIRY HERDS The work of testing the dairy cows for tuberculosis was commenced in April and continued until well into July, when it became absolutely necessary to discontinue it on account of the heat and flies causing the pre-injection temperatures to be high and making it necessary to leave many animals out of the test as well as causing the temperatures of many others to give a suspicious reaction after the injection of tuberculin. It will be noted in the following table that the percentage of suspicious cases is large. The' animals considered suspicious were those whose temperatures showed an increase after the injection of tuberculin, but not to a sufficient extent to warrant condemnation of those whose temperatures rose 2 degrees Fahrenheit but did not show a curve typical of the tuberculin reaction. Some of these suspicious cases will upon re-test give a reaction while others in all probability will fail to react. THE FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS THE RESULTS of TUBERCULIN TESTS on DAIRY HERDS: No. 1 ?, 3 4 5 fi 7 8 ft 10 11 12 NAME Vale Royal Dairy __ F. M. Butner __ _ Rvalc Fctatp J. P. Brown _ J. S. Wansley ______ R. J. Knight __ _ W. W. Wicoff __ _ J. H. Meyers __ ____ J. W. Jennings _ __ _ Springfield Dairy _ _ 0. K. Dairy ___ _ E. M. Mood ________ DATE April 4, 5, 6, 7 _ __ . _____ _ April 15, 16, 19, 20 ____ _ April 22, 23, 29, 30 _ __ __ _ May 6, 7 _ __ __ __ June 24, 25, 28, 29 ____ _ __ July 1,2,6,7__ _____ _ _ July 8, 9, 12, 13__ _____._________ July 20, 21___ ___ _____________ July 23, 24, 25, 26 ___ __ ______ December 2, 3, 7, 8 ______________ December 14, 15, 16, 17 ___ _ _ December 21, 22 _ _ ___ Total _ _______ H. 57 75 104 52 60 25 63 41 54 52 68 37 688 R. 31 11 00 1 CO 24 5 1 2 00 3 3 81 S. 28 10 5 1 2 7 3 1 4 00 1 3 65 Total 116 96 109 54 62 56 71 43 60 52 72 43 834 %H. 49.1 78.1 95.4 96.2 96.8 44.6 88.8 95.4 90.0 100.0 94.4 86.0 82.5 %R. 26.7 11.4 00.0 1.8 00.0 42.8 7.0 2.3 3.3 00.0 4.2 7.0 9.7 %s. 24.1 10.4 4.6 1.8 3.2 12.6 4, o 2.3 6.7 00.0 1.4 7.0 7.8 550 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT The work started with the largest dairy and has continued by testing the next largest in their regular order. 12 dairies have been tested to date, the total number of animals being 834, of which 81 reacted to the test; 65 were suspicious and the 688 remaining were tagged as healthy. It will be noted in the table above that most of the reactions were found in three of the herds; namely, No. I, No. 2, and No. 6. It is also interesting to note that in herd No. 11 the only reactions found (3) were animals from herd No. 2, which animals had not been tested because of high pre-injection temperatures or advanced stage of pregnancy. In herd No. 7 were found 5 reactions, 4 of which had been kept for some time with herd No. 6 and in herd No. 9; 1 of the 2 reactions had also been kept - with herd No. 6 for some time. A rather peculiar situation noted in the results of this work was that the two herds showing the largest percentages of disease were the only herds which had the tuberculin test applied previous, and that made by me. Herd No. 1 having had a private test made a few months previous to the one made by this department. Only a few reacters were found according to the manager, these it was claimed were disposed of, a considerable number were suspicious it was claimed and these were isolated in a separate part of the bam during milking time when the cows were stabled. On the test made by tflis department all but one of the previously suspected cases gave a typical reaction as well as some of the others which were said not to have reacted at the previous test. Herd No. 6 had been given a private test at some previous time and only a few reactions were said to have been found. When the official test was made, however, the herd had a very high percentage of reactors. The assumption would be that the spread of tuberculosis in the herds was very rapid, but it is much more likely that there was an error in the interpretation of the results of the private tests, if the statement made by the manager of herd No. 1 as to the method of this interpretation was accurate. The fact that MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 551 such a large percentage of the previously suspected cases gave a typical reaction would also lead to this supposition. It is rather difficult to explain why 2 out of 12 dairies should contain over 65% of the tuberculous animals without more knowledge of the past history of these herds, but the assumption would be that in purchasing cows indiscriminately as they have, tuberculous animals have been admitted to the herd and during the time that the herds have been together the disease has gradually spread. Excluding the 2 dairies showing the largest amount of tuberculosis the percentage is rather low and would lead to the belief that tuberculosis is not only relatively rare, but that it spreads very slowly as, with the two exceptions mentioned above, none of the herds have ever been tested and the disease has had an opportunity to spread for years. When it is considered that in 10 of the dairies tested, containing 662 animals, we had only 26 reactors or 3.9% and that no especial precaution has been taken either to prevent the entrance or to eliminate the presence of tuberculosis, it is evident that the disease spreads very slowly. This, however, is what would be expected where the animals are kept out of doors practically all the time, being stabled only for milking. One unpleasant coincident indirectly connected with this work was an outbreak of hemorrhagic septicemia at one of the dairies. Three animals in more or less advanced stages of pregnancy were taken sick six days after the test was finished and one of them died. An autopsy on this animal showed nothing definite nor did the symptoms of the others. The natural assumption by the owners was that the test was responsible, but this was not considered at all likely as the test was made as it had been in several hundred cases before with no such result and owing to the method of preparation of the tuberculin there was practically no chance for its contamination. A few days later another animal died and two more were sick, one of which had not been tested. The autopsy on this 552 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT animal made by Dr. Jasme and myself revealed lesions of hemorrhagic septicemia in its pectoral form and the symptoms of the sick animals were more or less characteristic so that a clinical diagnosis of hemorrhagic septicemia was made and the heart was brought to the laboratory where Dr. Bassett recovered the organism of the disease from the heart blood, thus verifying the diagnosis. About thirty dairies remain to be tested and the work of testing these will be carried on as rapidly as is possible. It is. hoped that these may be finished before the warm weather makes it necessary to stop. Judging from the results of the tests made on the twelve largest dairies it should be a comparatively easy matter to eliminate tuberculosis from the dairy herds. With .the exception of herds No. 1 and No. 6 the number of animals now diseased is small and the possibility of the spread of the disease is comparatively slight. With the slaughter of the diseased animals it is hoped few reactors will be found on the next test. The complete elimination of the disease from herds No. 1 and No. 6 will take a longer time owing to the larger number of diseased animals and the corresponding greater opportunity for the distribution of the disease. Since the testing for tuberculosis has started there has been a disposition on the part of the dairymen to buy cows which have been tested for tuberculosis. In but one case have these tests been made by the State authorities, and I have recognized no cows as having been tested unless tagged with the official tag used by the State. In all cases, however, where cows have been tested before being brought in from the other herds in the state no cases of tuberculosis have been found. Very respectfully, D. C. GILLES, D. V. M., Chief Food Inspector. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 553 REPORT OF CITY PHYSICIANS EASTERN DISTRICT Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, City of Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I beg to present herewith my Report as City Physician for the Eastern District of the City of Savannah, for the year ending December 31, 1915: O.C. H.V. P.T. C.H. G.I. January ____ 204 145 276 14 13 February ___ 168 159 268 5 10 March _____ 159 177 299 4 20 April ______ 260 207 417 17 18 '! May ______ 242 118 321 18 19 June ______ 173 115 247 7 14 July ____-_ 233 176 347 15 29 August _____ 235 125 339 16 17 September __ 232 129 323 13 24 October ____ 395 201 517 9 22 November __ 209 151 330 13 12 December __ 190 163 317 7 9 Total ____ 2,700 1,866 4,001 138 207 Respectfully submitted, C. C. MIDDLETON, M. D., City Physician (Colored) Eastern District. 554 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT NORTHERN DISTRICT Savannah, Ga:, January 1st, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, City of Savannah. SIR: I herewith submit my Annual Report as City Physician of the Northern District for the year 1915: Number of Patients Treated __________ 2,609 Number of House Visits ____________ 2,905* Number of Office Calls ___________.__ 1,349 Number of Visits to Firemen _________ 291 Number of Visits to Policemen ________ 98 Number of Visits to Prisoners ________ 57 Patients Sent to St. Joseph's Hospital __ 75 Patients Sent to Savannah Hospital _____ 74 Patients Sent to Park View Sanitarium ___ 59 Patients Sent to Georgia Infirmary _____ 13 Respectfully submitted, LLOYD B. TAYLOR, M. D., City Physician, Northern District. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 5SS SOUTHERN DISTRICT Savannah, Ga., January 14, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, City of Savannah. MY DEAR SIR: I beg to submit to you this, my Annual Report, for the year 1915: House Calls ___________________ 3,001 OfBce Calls ___________________ 1,720 Patients Treated __________________ 2,943 To Savannah Hospital _____________ 37 St. Joseph's Infirmary ______________ 42 Park View Sanitarium ______________ 23 Georgia Infirmary ________________ 14 Charity Hospital __________________ 2 I hope you and your Honorable Board of Aldermen will see that this is not a fair compensation at a salary of $750.00 a year for such services and I respectfully ask you to increase salary of City Physician. Very respectfully submitted, L. J. CHEDEL, City Physician, Southern District. 556 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT WESTERN DISTRICT Savannah, Ga., January 1st, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, Savannah, Ga. DEAR SIR: I herewith respectfully submit my Report as City Physician, Western District, for year ending December 31st. 1915: MONTH N.P. H.V. O.C. G.I. C.H. January ___ 377 274 109 16 5 February ___ 390 279 148 14 5 March _____ 524 390 181 24 5 April ______ 472 431 192 24 8 May ______ 544 338 238 14 6 June _____ 667 451 275 23 9 July ______ 602. 451 243 22 7 August ____ 661 394 289 14 4 September __ 795 391 419 20 5 October ____ 778 406 304 18 8 November __ 679 437 285 20 5 December __ 592 581 247 22 6 Total ____ 7,081 4,823 2,930 231 73 Very respectfully, F. S. BELCHER, M. D., City Physician, Western District. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 557 ANNUAL REPORT OF ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL JANUARY, 1916 Number of Patients Remaining in the Hospital December 31, 1914 __________ 40 Received During the Year ____________ 1,298 Number Treated ________________ 1,338 Number Discharged ______________ 1,289 Number of Deaths ______________ 39 Surgical Operations ____________ 453 Number of Births ________________ 52 Number of Patients Remaining in Hospital December 31, 1915 _______________ 49 SISTER M. DOMINICA, Superioress. YEARLY REPORT OF CITY PATIENTS AT OGLETHORPE SANITORIUM YEAR 1915 Total Number of Patients ___________ 27 Total Number of Days ______________ 562 REPORT OF CITY PATIENTS CARED FOR at OGLETHORPE SANITORIUM FOR THE YEAR OF 1915 XAME OF PATIENT Earnest Mackay _ _ Susan _ _ _ _ Susan, Re-entered _ _ G. Brey _ _ _ __ Madeline Roco _ _ Geo. Woods _ _____ Catherine Cordray __ Henry _ _ _ Dick Dick, Re-entered ____ Earl Smith _ __ __ John Arden _ _ _ Audrey Sanderline _ _ Katherine Sanderline _ Roland Anderson __ Clarence Anderson ____ Miss R. M. Ivey Mrs. Sarah Braggs ____ Julia Townlan _ __ Mrs. H. E. Besselieu__ " Re-entered Fannie Sullivan _ _ Mrs. M. R. Morton __ ( " Re-entered Dioniosos Caralivanos _ Jerry Baker ___ __ John Knight _ _ _ Total __ __ Total No. Pts. __ 27 Date of Admission Jan. 18 Feb. 2 Aug. 26 Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 18 Feb. 21 Feb. 27 Aug. 26 Mar. 3 May 8 May 29 May 29 July 6 July 6 Aug. 3 Aug. 27 Sept. 14 Nov. 28 Dec. 24 Nov. 15 July 26 Nov. 15 Dec. 11 Jan. 16 Jan. 16 Date of Leaving Hospital Jan. 19 June 1 Oct. 8 Feb. 4 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 18 Apr. 21 June 1 Oct. 8 Mar. 6 June 1 May 30 May 30 July 6 July 6 Aug. 16 Oct. 19 Sep. 28 Dec. 17 Jan. 12 Nov. 22 Aug. 41 Nov. 22 Jan. 81 Jan 17! Jan 17 1 1 r- Oifn Admitted on Bfospitol Certificate of 118 1 1 1 1 60 93 43 3 24 1 1 f 1 13 53 14 19 * 19 7 7 7 * 28 1 1 __ 562 Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner Dr. W. F. Brunner 1918. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 559 REPORT OF PARK VIEW SANITARIUM, 1915 Savannah, Ga., January 15, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor. SIR: The Directors of the Park View Sanitarium have the honor to submit to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah their Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1915. The care of the Sanitarium includes: Treatment, lodging, nourishment, medicines, surgical appliances, surgical operations and care of obstetrical cases. The Sanitarium has received without limitation, all patients sent in by physicians of Savannah, the Police Department; in fact, all deserving patients living in Savannah. The following table shows the record of city patients; the appended list of the total work done by the Sanitarium for the year: 560 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT YEAR 1913 Januarv February ___ _ March __ _- _ April _ . _ May _____ _____ June _ July ___________ Aitcnicf" September __ October _ _ _ November _ December _ c. 5 ^ c a C 503 308 472 443 327 472 538 492 455 478 335 481 0 J= <^ 49 34 42 40 34 36 46 40 51 56 31 39 jj~a V PH 24 15 20 20 15 22 23 ?^ 31 28 17 24 fZ 25 19 22 20 19 14 23 15 20 28 14 15 V) ts 1 1 I 1 en J V 0 >> 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 3 Total ____ 5,304 ! 498 ' 264 234 16 Total Number of Patients Admitted During Year 1915 ______________ 1,391 Total Number of Hospital Days _________ 14,64V Total Number of Births______________ 41 Total Number of Deaths _____________ 34 Total Number of Surgical Operations, 1915 __ 592 Patients Moribund when Admitted________ 16 Mortality _____________________ 2.44% Mortality, Less Moribund ____________ 1.29% Total Cost Per Patient Per Day_________$ l.88]/2 It is impossible to compute separately the cost of private and city patients. Mr. Charles Neville, Public Accountant, finds the average total cost per patient per day to the Sanitarium to be $1.881/2- Respectfully submitted, L. C. SAVILLE, R. N., Superintendent. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 563 ANNUAL REPORT INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. HON. W. J. PIERPONT, Mayor, City of Savannah, Ga., DEAR SIR: Herewith, I have the honor to submit my report for the year ending December 31st, 1915: PLUMBING INSPECTIONS FOR THE YEAR 1915 MONTH FIXTURES INSPECTED A January _ ___ _ 234 February _ _ . March _ _ . April '_ ___ _ . May _ _ _ _ . June _ _ _ fuly August _ _ _ _ _- September __ _ _ . October _ _ _ .November _ _ . December _ ___ . Grand Total _ . 237 222 353 257 . 269 286 344 481 206 165 229 3,283 MOUNT OF FEES $117.00 1 18.50 111.00 176.50 128.50 134.50 143.00 172.00 240.50 103.00 82.50 114.50 $1.641.50 I am pleased to report that there was an increase of $162.00 in the inspection fees over the preceding year. Besides the above-mentioned inspections, I also made the other inspections shown herewith: For owners of property, their agents or tenants___ 35 Water taps for Water Department__________ 285 House-drainage sewers ________________ 145 Stormwater sewers __________________ 75 Inspections at request of Health Officer_______ 35 564 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT During the latter part of 1914 I submitted the rough draft of a plumbing ordinance, better suited to our present needs than the one in effect since 1897, to City Attorney Rourke in order that he might put it in such form as to be enacted into an ordinance to take the place of the present one, but, so far as I know,' nothing tangible has been done. I would recommend that such an ordinance be adopted by City Council. It has been very carefully considered by me and several other plumbers who worked with me in its preparation. I would also call your attention to the fact that the work of this office is so great at times that the Inspector, by himself, is unable to properly discharge all of the duties and this is to ask that an Assistant Inspector of Plumbing be appointed to work under the direction of the Inspector of Plumbing. In this connection I would recommend that the house-drainage sewer system be placed under the jurisdiction of this office in the matter of inspections, both from the main City sewer to the property line and, again, from the property line to the point of junction with the house fixtures. This function properly belongs to the Plumbing Department and it should be supervised by a man of good training and experience in plumbing and sewerage work and this recommendation is especially in order at this time, when the lateral sewers to the trunk lines are being laid. In the matter of getting about from place to place in making my inspections, this is to inform you that the horse given me at' the City Lot some time ago is in a very unfit condition and I feel certain that he will not be able to be driven very much longer. I do not think the horse could stand the severe heat of the approaching summer. In conclusion, I wish to thank your Honor, the Committee on Public Health and the Board of Plumbing Examiners for cooperating with me in discharging the duties of my office. Yours respectfully, C. W. TANNER, Inspector of Plumbing. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 565 ANNUAL REPORT OF CITY DISPENSARY Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1916. To THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, City of Savannah, Georgia. SIRS: I beg herewith to render my annual report of the City Dispensary for the year ending December 31st, 1915. There were 23,971 prescriptions filled, an increase of 6,403 over last year. The number filled with increase over last year is as follows: MONTH INCREASE January _______ 443 February ____ 536 March _____ 721 April ______ 631 May ______ 350 June ______ 563 July ______ 406 August _____ 459 September ___ 475 October ____ 515 November ___ 794 December ___ 510 Totals ____ 6,403 WHITE 769 573 756 703 610 574 .524 492 633 626 725 659 7,644 COLORED ,028 ' ,111 ,408 ,333 ,345 ,414 ,328 ,549 ,477 ,496 ' ,528 ,310 16,327 TOTAL 1,797 1,684 2,164 2,036 1,955 1,988 1,852 2,041 2,110 2,122 2,253 1,967 23,971 Besides supplies for the Police Barracks, Abrahams Home, Home for Aged, Episcopal Orphans' Home, Day Nursery, Fresh Air Home, District Nurses, Tuberculosis Nurses, City Physicians and other special orders. NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING PHYSICIANS: Belcher __ __ Middleton _______ Taylor ___________ Chedel __________ Morrison, J. _______ Iseman ___ __ Usher, S. ___ __ Tyson __ __ ____ Lee _ __ __ _ Martin, R. V. _____ Corson __________ Stothart, W. ___ _ Daniels _ _ ____ Leftwich _________ Pinckney _ _ ___ Morrison, A. ______ January 356 273 26 108 391 84 87 46 39 30 17 39 26 6 11 25 February 370 326 175 67 130 69 68 28 30 30 16 32 18 3 7 62 1 a 3 472 432 299 86 170 86 67 27 40 29 30 20 29 10 19 32 u O. < 396 396 343 95 93 66 63 35 29 50 24 29 32 31 12 10 & 2 495 350 83 276 86 78 77 29 32 18 28 40 32 23 23 58 639 245 291 74 37 63 43 32 38 42 32 17 36 30 29 54 -S1 P >- 589 283 241 113 41 69 27 53 47 13 38 49 21 15 30 3 4- (A &3 < 619 386 207 115 42 108 71 75 56 21 57 1 27 17 27 __ September 624 362 381 103 25 83 46 69 47 25 41 19 17 '33 26 October 690 380 338 85 42 96 58 71 29 43 10 19 17 38 15 Xovember 614 356 345 145 26 117 64 40 28 45 43 67 41 42 35 December 495 261 299 113 82 95 7,3 61 47 48 43 32 27 28 27 "a *-> o H 6,359 4,050 3,028 1,380 1,165 1,014 744 566 462 394 379 364 323 276 261 244 ANXUAL MAYOR'S REPORT 566 NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS PRESCRIBEDContinued Heriot _____ Williams _ _ Stothart, J. _ ___ Winders __ _____ Wahl ___ __ _ Wilson _ _ _ Harris, W. A. _ _ _ Collier __ _ _ Reid ___ __ Orear ___ ______ Gibson ___ _ _ Baker ___ __ _ _ Edwards _ _ Brannen _ Thomas ____ _ Love _ _ ______ t a a a > > !3 11 13 21 23 6 16 12 11 9 20 1 6 6 8 1 February 19 .15 24 17 15 9 1 4 5 5 41 14 6 3 4 Hn! ^ 18 ?t 26 16 20 7 7 ?l 4 15 ?c 11 7 10 8 u p, < 15 13 16 8 17 14 5 6 5 4 6 5 10 13 73 Js?; 23 16 13 5 13 8 7 20 5 17 2 6 5 6 &> c 3 I > 28 15 17 22 11 50 2 12 8 7 7 12 1 j, "3 i-> 11 35 20 14 9 22 2 3 12 2 11 3 3 4- Vt a to a < 8 19 17 21 5 22 4 2 11 11 9 10 9 6 1 September 1 52 7 10 14 7 9 1 11 2 5 6 5 1 . -October 8 14 10 10 16 2 19 4 6 5 6 4 8 Xovember 31 28 6 10 16 3 3 19 2 14 7 2 6 i December 27 19 12 11 19 3 22 8 10 6 4 9 *c3 *_) O H 202 197 194 168 152 144 129 108 99 92 90 86 83 73 73 73 o 50 in "d O NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS PRESCRIBEDContinued Adams ___________ Carter ___________ DeCaradeuc _______ Farmer __ _ __ _ Redmond _________ Norton, W. __ ___ Stothart, E. _______ Exley __ _______ Myers ____________ Johnson __ _______ Rogers ___ ________ Usher, C. _________ Underwood - Bovde Jackson _ __ Fischer _ _ _ _ > CM P O aH-v 1 55 18 7 11 1 7 ?, 1 4 1 i February 1 ! R 16 8 4 2 11 1 5 3 10 ' 6 J3 Si M s 11 10 3 fi 1 ?, ?, fi 3 3 8 1 0, < 29 10 1 5 5 2 8 4 2 4 6 >, nb-4 f~. 17 7 5 6 1 1 i 2 5 1 1 I I V c ^ i , 5 13 fi 3 4 1? 6 8 ?, 2 4 3 fi 1 j. "3 4 fi 5 4 fi I 6 1 10 4 4 3 4-t (A 3 p < 3 4 3 P 6 4 4 1 2 3 1 2 1 1September i 1 fi 5 P, fi 1 2 8 5 2 8 1 2 October 3 5 5 5 6 4 3 3 2 5 3 1 2 Novembe' fi It 12"3 2 4 1 3 2 1 fi 1 11 December 7 3 18 1 9 2 1 3 8 3 2 - 1 "c3 M o H 72 67 66 64 61 51 49 38 35 33 32 31 30 26 25 25 O to in > V. y, G W 13 O NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS PRESCRIBEDContinued Barrow ___ _ ___ Usher, J. A. _ _ _ Crawford __ _ __ Causey __ __ _ __ Brunner _ _______ Cooper _ ______ Lang __ Righton _ Jones __ ___ ___ Blake ___ __ Weinberg _ _ _ Tompkins _ ______ Brent _ _ _ __ Corbin __________ Norton, G. _ _ _ Harman ____ January 1 3 6 1 1 1 1 ?. \ February 7 3 3 1 u u rt ^ 1 3 ?, fi 1 3 3 Ut O. 1 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 5 1 a 5 3 4 1 3 4 __ 4 4 2 __ 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 jj>*3 i, 1 ?, I 2 5 3 ?, -- 4-> tfl bo < 1 1 5 8 _- September i 1 1 3 1 ? 3 ?, 1 2 October i 1 1 3 1 6 1 2 1 3 2 4 1 I November 10 5 1 3 3 3 2 2 1 December ?, , ?, 13 1 4 __ "5 0 H 25 22 22 19 19 19 18 16 15 15 15 9 8 7 8 o fo c/5 w 11 o 70 570 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT K CU H O Z CO OH w M o 3 W Q o o c 3 a i a w a: o CM a, (A M O IE'X - J3QUX3AO .qu^a V" I J3CJOJOQ ; jsqmajdog i ! ;sn3ny te aunf ATnf - judy <*K IIDJBIV : Xuenaqaj XuEtiuEf 8 tu CO *< fO CO C5 * 1 1 1 1 1 1 ill Cv| 1 E 1 1 1 i II III 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ~* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * . 1 1 1 <, O < ** t I I \ ^* i i i l i i i i ! [ 1 1 t 1 j 1 I I 1 t i 1 1 McGee __ i i i i i i 1 i i i i i i ; i i i i i i i i i i i E 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lepat _ Meldrim _ CM ff - 1 1 1 1 1 1 E 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I O O 2 c o ~4 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 571 THE EXPENDITURES WERE AS FOLLOWS: January Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages __________________ 160.00 H. C. Frech ______________ 3.4! H. F. Klug __.___________.,__ 1.25 Electricity ________________ - 1.10 Columbia Drug _____________ 174.39 Solomons _________________ 88.29 Ash-Bond Printing Co. ________ 13.90 Insurance ________________ 9.10 Total _________________$491.44 February Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages __________________ 160.00 H. F. Klug________________ 1.15 H. C. Frech _______________ 2.68 Scrubbing and cleaning _________ 4.00 Gas ____________________ 3.24 Columbia Drug Co. ___________ 61.99 Electricity ________________ 1.65 Small's Cash Grocery __________ 5.40 Solomons Co. ______________ 6.14 Total __________________$286.25 March Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages ___________________ 160.00 Scrubbing and cleaning _________ 4.00 Electricity ________________ 1.40 Solomons Co. _______________ 90.02 Small's Cash Grocery __________ 1.60 Ash-Bond Printing Co. _________ 9.00 Columbia Drug Co. __________ 97.31 Total _________________$403.33 572 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT April Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages __________________ 160.00 Scrubbing and cleaning _______ 4.00 Columbia Drug Co. ___________ 180.81 Solomons Co. ______________ 8.59 Electricity ________________ 1.25 Gas ____________________ 1.88 H. C. Frech _______________ .67 Total __________________$397.20 May Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages __________________ 160.00 Scrubbing and cleaning _______ 5.00 Electricity _________________ 1.45 Kenny's _________________._ 6.05 H. C. Frech _______________ 4.70 Gas ____________ _______ .22 Ice ____________________ 2.50 Solomons Co. _______________ 199.94 Total __________________$419.86 June Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages ___________________ 160.00 Scrubbing and cleaning________ 4.00 Columbia Drug Co. ___________ 147.07 H. C. Frech _______________ 2.24 Electricity _________________ 1.50 Gas ____________________ .22 Total ___________ _____$355.03 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 573 July Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages __________________ 160.00 Gas _____________________ .22 Telephone ________________ 9.00 Electricity ________________ 1.55 Solomons Co. _______________ 177.71 H. C. Frech _______________ 2.45 Total __________________$390.93 August Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages _________________ 160.00 Scrubbing and cleaning_________ 4.00 Columbia Drug Co. ___________ 109.75 H. C. Frech _______________ .60 Electricity _________________ 1.80 Savannah Press _____________ 5.00 Gas ____________________ .66 Ice _____________________ 1.00 Total __________________$322.81 September Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages ____________________ 160.00 Scrubbing and cleaning _________ 4.00 Kenny's ___________________ 5.15 H. C. Frech ________________ 2.51 Wachtels _________________ 2.00 M. S. & D. A. Byck____________ 17.50 Ash-Bond Printing Co. _________ 22.00 Electricity ________________ 2.10 Gas __________.__________ .44 Solomons Co. ______________ 233.25 Total __________________$488.85 574 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT October Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages __________________ 160.00 Scrubbing and cleaning _______ 5.00 Gas ____________________ .44 Electricity _________________ 2.35 H. C. Frech ________________ .50 Wachtels _________________ 1.10 Solomons Co. _______________ 63.58 Columbia Drag Co. ___________ 279.29 Total _________________$552.26 November Rent ___________________$ 40.00 Wages ___________________ 160.00 Scrabbing and cleaning ________ 4.00 Gas ____________________ .66 Electricity _________________ 3.00 Coal .____________________ 7.75 Solomons Co. ______________ 207.07 Total __________________$422.48 December Rent ____________________$ 40.00 Wages __________________ 160.00 Columbia Drug Co. _____________ 159.70 Wachtels __________________ 2.10 Gas ___________________ .66 Scrubbing and cleaning _________ 4.00 H. C. Frech _______________ 1.31 Small's Cash Grocery __________ 2.18 Electricity _________________ 2.95 Total ________________$372.90 MAYOR'S AX.VUAL REPORT 3/3 TOTALS: January __________________$491.44 February __________________ 286.25 March __________________ 403.33 April ____________________ 397.20 May ____________________ 419.86 June ____________________ 355.03 July _____________________ 390.93 August __________________ 322.81 September ________________ 488.85 October ___________________ 552.26 November ________________ 422.48 December ________________ 372.90 Total ________________$4,903.44 an increase of $431.33 over last year I wish to call your attention to the fact that though there has been an increase in the number of prescriptions and expense of running the place, the average cost of per prescription has been 20}^ cents as against 25 9-10 cents for last year. Respectfully yours, JNO. H. HARMS, Keeper City Dispensary. REPORTS ON CONDITION OF WATER SUPPLY AT SAVANNAH, GEORGIA INDEX TO DIFFERENT REPORTS ON CONDITION OF WATER SUPPLY AT SAVANNAH, GA. PAGES Preliminary Report on Savannah Water Supply, by L. W. Stephenson and R. B. Dole________ 1 to 14 The Water Supply of Savannah, Ga., by R. B. Dole__ 15 to 89 Report of Hazen, Whipple and Fuller, by Prof. Geo. C. Whipple, upon Condition of Water Supply at Savannah _____________________ 91 to 110 Supplementary Report of Prof. Geo. C. Whipple, upon Analysis of the Water of Savannah____111 to 115 Final Report by R. B. Dole, on the Chemical Composition of the Water Supply of Savannah____117 to 123 Report of the Power Specialty Company, giving an Analysis of Savannah Artesian Water used for Boiling at Destructor Plant____________125 to 128 Report by E. R. Conant upon the Present Water Supply System of the City of Savannah, with Recommendations for its Extension_:_____129 to 154 PRELIMINARY REPORT ON SAVANNAH WATER SUPPLY BY L. W. STEPHENSON United Sut Geolojitt AND R. B. DOLE United Statts Chemiit Department of the Interior UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Washington OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR HON. R. J. DAVANT, Mayor, City of Savannah. July 29, 1915. SIR: We have the honor to submit the following preliminary report on the condition of the waterworks of the city of Savannah, with recommendations for certain urgent repairs and examinations. It is our opinion that the ground-water supply in the aquifer is unpolluted, but that it is polluted through subsurface leaks in the collecting system after it leaves the aquifer. This report recommends certain measures for the repair of these leaks and the further protection of the supply. What should be the future water supply is a matter for more mature consideration after certain data have been obtained regarding the probable needs of the city of Savannah. Whether the city should construct additional wells and pumping stations or should construct filtration works for treating water from either Savannah river or Ogeechee river depends on the relative quality of the supplies, the prospective consumption and prospective drop in ground-water level in the next twenty years, and the relative cost of the three projects. These factors will be discussed in another report. * The log of the city well indicates 290 feet of clay with interbedded subordinate layers of marl, underlain by 220 feet of strata, chiefly limestone, with subordinate interbedded layers of marl. The city water supply of Savannah at both River station MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT and Gwinnett station is derived chiefly from this lower 220 feet of rock, which in the words of Slichter* is "uniformly a porous limestone, or rather one full of cavities." At present more than ten million gallons of water are drawn daily from this limestone, which is ample proof of the vast quantity it contains. Slichter states that the casings of the wells at Gwinnett station extend through the overlying clays and marls to the rock. It appears, therefore, that barring defects in the casings and conduits, the water supply is amply protected from local surface pollution for the 250 feet or more of clay and marl overlying the water-bearing limestone is probably impervious to water; but even if these materials were not completely impervious and allowed the downward circulation of surface water any impurities either in the form of suspended matter or of disease-producing organisms would be effectually filtered out in the clays, sands and marls above the limestone. The log of the Mutual Fertilizer Company's well, two miles northwest of the post office and near River Station, indicates essentially the same set of conditions as that at Gwinnett station. Here the water-bearing limestone penetrated in the lower 95 feet of the well is protected by a covering of more than 200 feet of "tough, dark green, sandy marl," probably clay. The age of the water-bearing limestones at Savannah has not been definitely determined, but incomplete fossil evidence indicates that they include in. descending order representatives of the Chattahoochee, Vicksburg and Jackson formation. These. three formations together form a water-bearing sheet of vast extent in Southern and Southeastern Georgia. At Savannah they lie at depths of 235 to more than 500 feet. The formations dip slightly coastward, rising gradually northwest of Savannah and finally outcropping at the surface. The belt of outcrop of the Chattahoochee, Vicksburg and Jackson formations extends from Decatur, Miller and Early counties, in Southwestern Georgia, in a general northeasterly direction to Savannah river. Albany, Slichter, C. S., U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper 67. pp. 97- 101, 1902. See also U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper 341, p. 1S6, 1915. -MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Hawkinsville and Dublin are situated on the Vicksburg, the middle of the three formations. Between Oconee river in Laurens county and Savannah river in Screven county the limestones are largely concealed by a thin covering of younger formations, chiefly sand. This area is the intake or catchment area of the waters drawn on for the city supply at Savannah. The nearest point of the catchment area directly northwest of Savannah is about fifty miles and the farthest point about seventy-five miles. Rain water entering the limestones in the catchment area moves slowly by gravity down the gently inclined strata, its passage being facilitated by the pores and cavities of the limestone, and also by porous, sandy layers known to be interbedded with the limestone. Any polluting matter or infectious bacteria in the water of the catchment area at the time of its entrance into the limestones would be removed by natural filtration or would die during the long slow underground journey of fifty to seventy-five miles, and the water would arrive at the wells in Savannah in a state of absolute sanitary purity. During the latter part of 1914 Dr. J. R. Ridlon of the United States public health service called attention to the excessive bacterial content of the water in Savannah and the frequent presence of B. coli; as a result of this Dr. W. F. Brunner, city health officer, and Dr. V. H. Bassett, city bacteriologist, instituted under your direction a bacteriological study and a sanitary inspection of River station, toward which suspicion was especially . directed. The results of the bacteriological examination are summarized in the table on page eight. As a result of these tests wells Nos. 2, 3, 13 and certain others were disconnected and well No. 25 was also disconnected because the conduit to it was long, passed two wells high in bacteria, and leaked. WELL NO. 4 Early in 1915 air was observed bubbling in the water-filled pit around the head of well No. 4. Fluorescein put in the pit appeared in the well water at the end of fourteen hours; later when heavy jacks were used, the casing parted at 160 feet and the MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT upper portion was removed. An oval hole about two inches long was found near a collar at forty feet. There has been some debate as to whether this hole was caused by a defect or by corrosion, but it may be noted that other parts of the removed casing show indisputable evidence of corrosion and deterioration. The well hole is said to have been plugged with concrete down in the red clay, but above the end of the unremoved casing. WELL NO. 2 It was observed by Dr. Bassett that well No. 2 yielded turbid water during the first three or four minutes of blowing, but that the water always became clear after blowing fifteen to thirty minutes. Excavation around the top of the casing uncovered the flanges of the 7-inch and 10-inch casings, which were apposed but not bolted together, and the evidence indicates that the temporary turbidity of the water was caused by entrance of muddy surface water between the flanges and between the two casings. The flanges were then partly bolted and a pit was dug around the top of the casing about ten feet in diameter and ten feet deep. None of the bacteriological examinations of this water recorded in the table on page eight were made after the flanges had been bolted. WELL NO. 3 A similar temporary turbidity can now be observed in the water from well No. 3. The top of the casing of this well is surrounded by a shallow brick wall and the flanges are under water. Air has been observed bubbling up in this pit but examination shows that it comes from an uncaulked leak in the 24-inch conduit that crosses one side of the pit and not from a leak in the casing. FLUORESCEIN TEST After inspection of River station it was decided to test well No. 2 by means of fluorescein for the purpose of ascertaining whether surface drainage could enter the casing. Accordingly, the water in the pit surrounding the casing was pumped down several inches below the flanges and one kilogram of fluorescein 8 MAYOR'S AX'XUAL REPORT in solution was emptied into the pit at 1:00 p. m. July 13. The well was alternately blown one hour and rested one or two hours for two daysnight and daybut no trace of fluorescein was observed, though hourly samples were collected. Samples also were collected frequently from well No. 1, about fifty feet from well No. 2; from well No. 3, about 150 feet from well No. 2; and from well No. 13, about 200 feet from well No. 2. None of the samples showed a trace of fluorescein and the water level in the pit around the head of well No. 2 rose about two inches during the test, thus showing that the solution was effectually sealed off and prevented from penetrating the ground. During the entire test the water level in the pit was below the flanges on the casings and none of the samples from well No. 2 was turbid. WELL NO. 13 One or two turbid samples came from well No. 13 during the test, but as the top of this casing is open and the well is out of commission this turbidity is probably due to dirt and inside scale that could readily be obviated. There may, however, be leaks in this casing, and it would be advisable to test it with fluorescein in the manner similar to that used on well No. 2. It would also be advisable, either before or after such test, to replace the elbow connection but leave the valve closed and collect daily samples for some time for bacteriological examination through a brass petcock in the elbow connection. This arrangement would doubtless obviate the possibility of contamination of the water after leaving the aquifer. Before our inspection the 24-inch and some of the smaller conduits carrying water from the wells to the pump reservoir had been uncovered, inspected and caulked. The 24-inch conduit apparently is now tight except for the leaky joint at well No. 3. The intake reservoir has recently been lined with cement and seems to be in good condition. The connection with Savannah river had been inspected by Dr. Bassett, who states that the valve is tightly closed and the intake sealed with mud and perfectly tight, a condition indicating that no river water pollutes the system. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY OF BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS OF WELL WATERS AT RIVER STATION, FEBRUARY TO JUNE, 1915 (Dr. V. H. Bassett, City Bacteriologist) 0. fc * p 1 2 3 5 G 7 S 9 11 12 13 17 19 25 Diameter Feb., 1915 u 1 t!^.3 3* c o>S 10 10 10 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 G 6 10 I B ti 0 m I* 0) EC 7 1 ~n *> 03 SK! grt 'c 3_0 20 7 3 7 2 4%| 3 t l 3 None 4% None None None 3 4%! 4 4% 2 7 d bo'S G.S 1! gw.O 71 S 3Xfca *8 2 0 0 0 0 to 0 U) c ll"3 Jl IIZfc 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 June, 1915 i *2 fiKB *g EM3 3 13 9 5 3 3 10 G 9 4 4 d tol |l 4>~Z S O) c; la 5 S 4 2 2 5 2 4 0 3 Ur A ll33 I! Eg IS S 7 3 0 0 Remarks No physical evidence of leak except small defect above water line. Welt now in service. Turbid water in first 3 minutes of test. Loose flanges 2 in. below surface. Test made before flanges were bolted together. Turbid water in first 3 minutes of test. Loose flange 2 in. below surface. Tests made without bolts in flanges. No physical evidence of leak. No physical evidence of leak. No physical evidence of leak. 3 JUsed only since June 9 after period of disuse. Casing treated with 2 3 S 0 2 Ibs. hypo; high count 2 days later. Used only since June after long period of disuse. No physical evidence of leak. Not suitably isolated for testing. Not suitably isolated for testing. First pumped in June after long period of disuse. Casing covered by bagging. No physical evidence of leak. No physical evidence of leak, but well head not fully uncovered. Not examined. *TotaI In 1915. tSeveral sterile. 10 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT STATIC HEAD OF WELLS AT RIVER STATION Day. ! Hour. Ft. Below -T< Casings Well No. 2 JuH- 13 11:00 a. m.l jl2:20 p. m.l 20.5 July 14 2:10 p. m. 3:10 p. m. 5:15 p. m. 9:15 p. m. 10:20 p. m. 1:20 a. m. 6:40 a. m. 7:40 a. m. : 9:00 a. m. 9:55 a. m. :10:55 a. m.! '12:00 m. 2:20 p. m. 3:00 p. m. 5:00 p. m. 7:00 p. m. i 3:00 p. m. j 8:15 p. m. July 15 11:00 p. m. 1:00 a. m. 4:00 a. m. 5:00 a. m. 6:00 a. m. 6:15 a. m. 21.2 Well No. 13 21.5 20.7 20.2 21.2 22.6 21.4 15.2 14.0 12.6 19.6 19.9 21.1 20.8 21.1 21.4 21.6 21.3 21.1 13.7 13.3 13.1 13.2 12.8 jpsof %eir No. 8 184 lo.'t 14.2' 19.7 15.6 Remarks. Fluoreseein put in at 1:10 p. m. Compressor shut down at 9:35 p. m. Compressor started at 6:45 a. m. Compressor shut down at 8:10 p. m. Compressor started at 6:20 a, m. FLUCTUATION OF WATER LEVEL During the progress of the fluorescein test a few measurements of water level, recorded in the above table, were made: The tops of the casings are two to three feet above the surface of the ground and were not tied to city datum by leveling. Nevertheless the measurements from the tops of the casings show the fluctuation in water level. Between 11:00 a. m. and 9:15 p. m., July 13, while the well system at River station was in operation, the head in Well No. 13, which has been cut out, ranged from 20.2 to 22.6 feet. This fluctuation is due partly to tide and partly to intermittent interferrence among the wells. Mr. S. F. Cook, chief engineer at River station, states that tide makes a difference of three to four feet in the static head. At 10:20 p. m., 45 minutes after blowing of the well system had stopped for the day, the head in well No. 13 had risen 6.2 feet and the head in No. 8, an active well, stood at 18.4 feet. At 6:40 a. m., July 14, 5 minutes before blowing started, well No. 13 had MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 11 recovered 8.8 feet and well No. 8 not less than 4.2 feet; the recovery of well No. 8 was probably greater than that, the first measurement having been made some time after blowing had stopped. Well No. 13 recovered 2.6 feet during the same period. At 7:40 a. m., 55 minutes after blowing started in the general system, well No. 13, still cut out, had fallen 7.0 feet and at 9:55 a. in., 2 hours and 15 minutes later, had fallen 8.5 feet. Similarly, during the night of July 14, well No. 13 recovered 7.4 feet in 2 hours and 50 minutes and 8.3 feet in 9 hours and 50 minutes, while well No. 8 recovered at least 4.0 feet in 10 hours. These crude measurements show that the static head in the vicinity of River station falls 8 to 9 feet soon after blowing is started and rises about the same distance during the night. Evidently then, the water-bearing strata are full of channels and cavities that afford intimate connection among the wells. PROBABLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION The thick wall of impervious clays over the water-bearing limestones constitutes a highly efficient seal against surface contamination. This opinion is corroborated by the results of Dr. Bassett's examinations, which show high bacterial counts in water from some wells and low counts in water from others nearby, a condition that could not exist if the water in the aquifer itself were contaminated. The obvious conclusion is that the pollution of the supply occurs through leaks in the casings, flanges, valves and conduits. The air pressure would not prevent the entrance of infiltrating material. The leaks already discovered and stopped in the largest conduit at River station, the unbolted underground flanges, the forcing of turbid water from some wells, and the occurrence of highest bacterial counts in June while the groundwater level was highest corroborates the conclusion that the system has been, and still is, subject to the entrance of contaminated sub-surface water. The situation of River station within a few hundred feet of large factories with privies, small sewers, and other sources of pollution gives excellent opportunity for serious infection. 12 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Each well at both stations should be subjected to rigorous inspection and examination for the purpose of discovering and stopping leaks; excavations should be made around the tops and the flanges, elbows, valves, etc., tested for leaks. A petcock or other proper appliance should be provided at each well for taking samples, and daily bacteriological examinations of the water of each well should be made for not less than sixty days. This applies to both River station and Gwinnett station. It might be desirable to provide concrete and brick housings for the well tops in order that the connections may be open to inspection at frequent intervals. In any event, surface water should not be allowed to collect around the wells, and privies, trash heaps and other potential foci of infection in the vicinity of them should be removed. This also applies to Gwinnett station as well as to River station. 2. The conduits not already uncovered and examined at River station should be inspected and put in good shape. 3. The brick conduit at Gwinnett station should be carefully inspected for leaks, as this conduit is now twenty-four years old and it is not at all improbable that it is subject to infiltration in places. A section of it was in such bad condition that it was in danger of collapsing and had to be rebuilt as long ago as 1900. The connections between the wells and the conduit should receive special attention in order to insure their tightness. If the conduit is found to be leaky and otherwise in poor condition it should immediately be repaired. 4. The intake reservoir at Gwinnett station should be covered by an arched reinforced concrete top. The water in this basin is now exposed to air and sunlight and is likely to develop unpleasant tastes and odors. It is also exposed to contamination by dust, flies and feet-scrapings from the walk that crosses it. When the concrete top is put on 6-inch openings should be provided over the end of the brick conduit and over the outlet of Springfied well for collection of samples of water. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 13 5. The wire screen around the reservoir at River station should be replaced by a riveted strip of galvanized iron. Groundwater keeps better and is less likely to develop organisms that impart unpleasant tastes and odors to it if air and sunlight are rigidly excluded. The need of such protection is aptly illustrated by a heavy organic growth observed at Gwinnett station where seepage from the intake reservoir had run out on the floor. 6. The sewerage at Gwinnett station should be so altered that there will be no opportunity for drainage from the garbage disposal works next door to back into the pumping station, which, I understand, has occurred. 7. The treatment of the water at River station with hypochlorite should be indefinitely continued. The hypochlorite apparatus should, however, be installed in a permanent structure outside the intake reservoir so that it will be unnecessary to enter the reservoir to tend the apparatus. The conduit carrying the hypochlorite solution should open at the several water inlets in order to effect immediate and intimate contact with all the well water. A more efficient regulating apparatus for the dosage tank should be at once installed. 8. Daily bacteriological examinations of water from the intake reservoirs at both stations should be continued for some time. If the tests at Gwinnett station indicate excessive bacterial content or the presence of B. coli apparatus for proper treatment of this supply with hypochlorite should be put into operation. 9. The flanges between the casings of wells at River station should be provided with gaskets and bolted together. If continued tests of the wells that have been cut out then show their waters to be unpolluted it may be possible, in the discretion of the city health officer, to put some of them again into service. 10. The air outlets along the conduit at Gwinnett station should be carried ten feet above ground and should be water-tight below ground. At present those that could be inspected end at the surface and are covered by open boxes with wooden covers. One air vent that was uncovered was found half full of dirt. Dust, dirt, bugs, small animals and other filth obviously can enter and pollute the conduit in the present condition of these openings, and 14 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT doubtless surface drainage can enter some of them under certain conditions. 11. In order to protect the ground-water supply from pollution a city ordinance or state law should provide for proper plugging of abandoned holes in and around the city; it should specifically provide that the hole be plugged with soft wood at a depth of not less than 200 to 250 feet in the casing and that the casing then be filled to the surface with concrete. 12. In anticipation of the use of water from Savannah river or Ogeechee river preliminary surveys should be made for the purpose of selecting sites near these streams for construction of a pumping station and a filtration plant. In order that proper information regarding the quality of these waters may be at hand when the time comes for designing new waterworks daily samples of water from each stream should be examined for turbidity, color and alkalinity for a period of two years, and frequent bacteriological tests should be made. 13. The bacteriological and chemical tests above recommended include (a) daily tests of the water from each pumping station for an indefinite period, (b) daily tests of the water from each well at each station for not less than sixty days, (c) special tests along the conduits and around the casings, and (d) daily tests of the water of Savannah and Ogeechee rivers for color, .turbidity and alkalinity. These tests should be made under the supervision of the city health officer and there should be close co-operation between the health department and the water department in conducting them and in making alterations and repairs. The bacteriological and chemical work can be carried on in the excellent laboratory already installed by the City of Savannah, but funds for extra assistance will, of course, be needed for efficient and prompt carrying out of the tests. Very truly yours, L. W. STEPHENSON, Geologist. R. B. DOLE, Chemist. Approved: PHILIP S. SMITH, Acting Director. THE WATER SUPPLY OF SAVANNAH, GA. BY R. B. DOLE U. S. Geological Survey DECEMBER 30, 1915 CONTENTS PAGE Introduction _____________________ 19 History __________________________ 20 Gwinnett Street Station____________________ 22 River Station __________________________ 23 Consumption of Water________________ 25 Chemical Composition of the Ground Water______ 31 Cost of Operation of Waterworks______ ________ 35 Yield and Static Level of Wells________________ 42 Decrease of Flow at Gwinnett Street Station____ _ 42 Yield of Wells, Gwinnett Street Station, October, 1915_ 47 Drawdown and Recovery of Wells, Gwinnett Street Station, December, 1915 ______________ 48 Drawdown at River Station, July, 1915_________ 53 Yield of Wells, River Station, December, 1915_____ 54 Drawdown and Recovery at River Station, December 10-11, 1915 ______.._______________ 58 Ground Water Level in Relation to Sea Level_____ 64 Water Level in Relation to Cost of Pumping______ 66 Future Consumption __________________ 69 Influence of Sanitary Sewerage on Consumption______ 71 Future Supply _________________________ 72 Additional Ground Water Supply and Pumping Station. 73 Filtration of Savannah River Water___________ 76 Chemical Composition of the Water of Savannah River. 79 Discharge of Savannah River______________ 82 Filtration of Ogeechee River Water____________ 86 Sanitary Conditions ____________________ 87 Study of Water Conditions________________ 87 ILLUSTRATIONS* (At end of report.) Fig. 1.Plan showing location of wells at Gwinnett Street Station. Fig. 2Plan showing location of wells at River Station. Fig. 3Diagram showing total annual pumpage Savannah Water Works compared with total population of Savannah, 1886- 1914, inclusive. Fig. 4.Graph showing relation of draft and drawdown of wells, Gwinnett Street Station, December 10-11, 1915. Fig. 5Graph showing drawdown and recovery of water level during continuous operation of compressor, River Station. Fig. 6Graph showing drawdown and recovery of water level during intermittent operation of compressor. Fig. 7Diagram showing average daily total pumpage by months 1905-1914, inclusive, Savannah Water Works. Fig. 8Diagram showing daily pumpage at Gwinnett Street and River Stations during 1914, Savannah Water Works. *NoiEIllustrations not printed, but are on file in the drafting room of the Chief Engineer's office. INTRODUCTION In July, 1915, at the request of the Mayor of Savannah, L. W. Stephenson and R. B. Dole were detailed by the Director of the United States Geological Survey to study the ground-water supply of Savannah with special reference to its sanitary condition. A report thereon was submitted July 29, and was incorporated in the official proceedings of the City Council for September 15. Several of the improvements therein recommended for protection of the supply against pollution have already been made. Reports on the water situation were submitted to the City Council on September 29 by E. R. Conant, chief engineer, and by George C. Whipple, consulting engineer, and another report has been prepared by Mr. Conant dealing with proposed improvements and extensions of the water supply in both source and distribution. Copies of all these reports have been available to the writer, who made a second visit to Savannah in December for the purpose of further study of conditions. The pressing situation at Savannah has rendered it advisable to review in some detail past conditions from both physical and sanitary standpoints in order that proper information may be available for projected improvements in the water supply and this report has therefore been prepared chiefly for the purpose of furnishing such data for guidance in the future. It is desired to express appreciation of the hearty and earnest co- i operation rendered by Dr. W. F. Brunner, health officer, Mr. E. j R. Conant, chief engineer, and many other officials of the City of Savannah. 20 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT HISTORY The first municipal water supply of Savannah was taken unfiltered from Savannah River through an intake at the site of what is now known as River Station, at the foot of Stiles Avenue, on the bank of the river opposite Marsh Island.* This supply was used from 1854 to 1887, when the increased pollution of the stream finally led to the abandonment of this unfiltered source. The total costf of the construction and maintenance of the system until 1856 was about $207,000. By the end of 1887 the city had constructed and put into operation 14 flowing wells, none more than 400 feet deep, at River Station, and in 1888 the entire supply, except 8 hours' pumpage from the river, was taken from the wells. During 1888 and 1889 additional wells were put down to the number of 9, making in all twenty 6-inch, two 10- inch, and one 4-inch well. In the latter part of 1889 it became necessary to assist the wells by pumping water from the river. In the spring of 1890 one of the 10-inch wells was deepened to 1,009 feet, but the yield was increased so little that deepening was abandoned as a means of gaining more water. Three wells were "shot" by explosives without greatly increasing the yield. A 12-inch well, bored at this time on the Springfield plantation to a depth of 1,550 feet, has become an adjunct of the Gwinnett Street system. Two 10-inch wells were put down at River Station during 1890 and 1891. River water was, however, required again in the latter part of 1891 because the pumps could not be adequately supplied from the twenty-five wells. An improved plant was then designed by Mr. Thomas T. Johnston, C. E., and under his direction the system known as the new works on Gwinnett Street was constructed. Twelve wells were put down along Stiles avenue, flowing into a brick conduit, which carried the water to a wet well at Gwinnett street pumping station. That system was put into service in the winter of 1892-93, and cost about $420,000, including machinery, wells, Johnston, T. T., The new artesian well supply of Savannah, Ga,, Eng. News. vol. 29. p. 527, 1893. tAnnual report of the superintendent of waterworks of Savannah for 1895. ' ' MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 21 and necessary additional mains. There is no record indicating that river water was pumped into the mains after December, 1892. River Station was shut down in March, 1893, and apparently was not utilized again till 1899, during which year it was found necessary to pump from the wells at River Station 36,000,000 gallons of water. In 1900 the suction pipes of the new system were lengthened, an additional available supply of about 160,000 gallons thereby being gained in the wet well and the flow from the wells being increased when the water in the conduit was at its lowest level. In the same year 230 feet of the conduit was repaired, 56 feet of it being renewed. River Station, pumping well water only, was operated 48 hours in May, 233 hours in June, and from July 21 to August 28, while repairs on the conduit were being made. Because of demand for increased supply River Station was again started on June 1, 1901, and was run into September, 1902, pumping a total of 644,000,000 gallons. An air-lift was installed for the Springfield Well in July, 1901, by means of which the discharge of that well was increased from 566,720 to 1,210,464 gallons. In July, 1902, an air-lift plant for the entire system of wells at Gwinnet Street Station was put into operation, and River Station was shut down in September. An air-lift plant was installed at River Station in 1908, and that station, in more or less continuous daily service, has furnished 7 to 9.5 per cent, of the total supply since January .15, 1909. At present Gwninett Street Station is reported to be furnishing water to the full capacity of one of the duplicate pumps, and River Station is operated during the daytime at a rate sufficient to maintain the required pressure in the city, besides being available for night operation in emergency. Thus the history of the ground-water supply of Savannah is like that of the ground-water supplies of many other large cities. The system was originally built to supply a moderatesized city from a few flowing wells penetrating a relatively unused aquifer. As the demand for water increased with the growth of the city more wells and larger pumps became needed. The heavy draft on the water-bearing strata by city and private 22 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT wells locally lowered the static level until air lifts were required. Extension of the mains in response to demand for city water and installation of house drainage for improved sanitation have resulted in increasing the consumption, until the city is now confronted with the dilemma of demand for more water against lowered static level and consequent decreased available supply. GWINNETT STREET STATION Gwinnett Street Pumping Station is situated at the corner of Gwinnett Street and Stiles Avenue. It is equipped with two 10,000,000-gallon Holly duplex compound pumps of the Gaskill type an.d two 10,000,000-gallon Ingersoll-Rand cross compound air compressors.* The pumps and the compressors are alternately operated. The water is forced by compressed air from a series of 12 wells and one deeper well, known as the Springfield well, in Gwinnett Street about 2,000 feet east of the pumping station. (See plan of layout, Fig. 1.) The series of 12 wells are placed about 300 feet apart along Stiles Avenue, north of the pumping station. They are 12 inches in diameter and are cased to a depth of 250 feet,f below which they are bored to an average depth of about 500 feet into the limestone from which the water comes. The water is forced from the wells into a conduit laid on the opposite side of the street and flows into the pumping station. The conduit is 6 feet in diameter to a point opposite the pumping station where it curves in toward the station and enlarges to a diameter of 8 feet. The circular conduit is constructed of brick seated on a concrete base, and it is laid at sea level. The bottom width of the wet well into which the water flows is 10 feet, top width 11 feet 7 inches, and length 124 feet; capacity below suction pipe, 15,048 gallons; capacity to springing line of conduit 40,128 gallons; capacity to overflow, 88,580 gallons. Springfield well, 12 inches in diameter, was bored in 1890 to a depth of 1,550 feet. It was originally cased to a depth of 1,009 feet, but the casing has apparently been perforated at a higher Capacities given by superintendent of waterworks. fEng. News, vol. 29. p. 528; length of casing, 225 feet, according to report of James Manning, superintendent of waterworks, for 1891. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 23 level; the water forced from it by compressed air flows through a separate iron pipe into the side of the wet well at Gwinnett Street Station. The station and the main series of wells were constructed in 1891 and 1892, and the complete system was put into service March 21, 1893. (See plan of layout, Fig. 1.) RIVER STATION River Station is situated at the foot of Stiles Avenue on the south bank of Savannah River. It was constructed about 1887, at the close of which year 14 artesian wells were in use. Between then and 1891 the number of wells was increased to 25, data regarding which are given in the following table: TABLE IRECORD OF WELLS AT RIVER STATION Well No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 nil t'n.iliiK 10 10 10 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 10 10 inietei- In Inch Uft 7 7 7 OH Air 2 2 2 43/4 l!/4 4M 43/4 43/4 43/4 4?4 43/4 43/4 43/i 43/4 7 7 1!4 1J4 l!/4 K/4 1^4 H/4 i!4 i!4 V/4 2 2 Ut'pths 111 foot Well j I.ift 380 1 115.0 380 ! 116.5 380 380 380 380. 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 336 470 402 417 430 500 500 112.2 113.6 114.3 114.7 114.7 113.2 115.2 109.9 113.8 114.0 114.6 112.2 115.0 Air iojT 104 104 105 105 105 105 106 106 103 100 103 100.6 103 104 104 Klevixtlon of well* 18.62 18.62 18.07 17.73 18.37 19.15 18.14 20.66 20.76 18.85 17.97 13.34 19.40 18.36 19.14 17.07 16,07 17.47 16.12 16.60 10.35 10.77 10.25 13.14 15.96 Point of measurement on well unknown. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 25 Several of the wells are on a 1,500-foot conduit parallel to Stiles Avenue and the rest are on various laterals. (See plan of layout, Fig. 2.) Certain wells were cut out and parts of the conduits were closed early in 1915. In December, 1915, thirteen wells were in operation. The station is equipped with two compound duplex Worthington pumps, one of 5,000,000-gallon and one of 7,500,000-gallon capacity, and one 7,500,000-gallon IngersolI-Rand air compressor.* This station has been operated during the day and at other times as required since January 15, 1909, as an auxiliary to Gwinnett Street Station.. CONSUMPTION OF WATER The total annual, average daily, and per capita consumption per 24 hours for the period 1886-1914, inclusive, according to . the pumping records of the water department are shown in table 2, on next page. The figures here and elsewhere have been .Tounded off for ease in comparison. Capacities given by superintendent of waterworks. 26 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT TABLE 2TOTAL ANNUAL, AVERAGE DAILY, AND PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION FOR 24 HOURS OF WATER IN GALLONS, 1886 TO 1914, INCLUSIVE Tear 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 Total consumption (million gallons) 1,882.3 2,086.4 2,135.8 2,435.7 2,426.6 2,394.6 2,445.5 2,448.2 2,402.7 2,402.6 2,253.2 2,184.0 2,295.0 2,199.4 2,200.5 2,307.2 2,748.2 3,119.4 2,809.4 3,220.4 3,275.0 3,144.5 3,337.1 3,863.9 3,744.1 3,957.4 3,619.6 3,497.8 3,624.1 Average dally consumption (mllfion gallons) 5.16 5.72 5.84 6.67 6.65 6.56 6.68 6.71 6.58 Per Capita Consumtion Per 24 Hours* Gallons 135 145 143 159 154 148 147 144 138 6.58 [ 135 6.16 124 5.98 118 6.29 121 6.03 113 6.03 i 111 6.32 1 14 7.53 . 133 8.55 : 149 7.68 ' 131 8.82 148 8.97 148 8.62 ; 139 9.12 : 145 10.59 165 10.26 10.84 9.89 158 164 147 9.58 | 140 9.93 143 Estimates of population based on U. 8. Censuses for 1880, 1890. 1900, and 1910. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 27 The figures in table 3 indicate that the population of the city has increased by 11,000 to 12,000 per decade since 1880; consequently, the population year by year during the period 1886-1914, inclusive, has been estimated, for calculating the average daily per capita consumptions shown in table 2, on the reasonable assumption that the annual growth has been as regular as the growth per decade. These estimates of population are considerably smaller than those noted at various times in the reports of the superintendent of waterworks, but this difference does not influence their usefulness in comparing year with year. TABLE 3.Population of Savannah in census years.* 1880 __________ .________ 30,709 1890 ___________________ 43,189 1900 ____________________ 54,244 1910 ___________________ 65,064 The regular increase of population has not been reflected in a regular increase in consumption of water, as the figures in table 2 show. This difference is clearly shown by fig. 3. Several normal factors that have affected consumption may be mentioned: (I) great consumption during fires; (2) great consumption during extraordinarily cold spells; and (3) sudden annual increases because of extension of house drainage. It is impossible to make exact allowance for all these effects without intimate daily knowledge of the Operation of the plant. Yet, even with reasonable allowance for these effects, the daily consumption of water has fluctuated much more than is usual in a city of regular growth, and comparison of the consumption with the history of the works leads to some significant inferences. After the establishment of the ground-water system at River Station the consumption per capita per 24 hours increased to 159 gallons in 1889, while the number of wells was being increased from 14 in 1887 to 23 at the end of 1889. The slight fall in consumption in 1890 was attributed by the superintendent of the waterworks to operation of the small pump while the large one Census of 1910, voL 1. p. 84. 28 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT was being repaired; that is, it was due, not to decreased de mand, but to inability to furnish. Indeed, the superintendent stated that "the 23 wells in operation had for some time failed to yield an adequate supply and the deficiency was made up of river water, which gave general dissatisfaction." After Gwinnett Street Station was started and River Station was shut down the average daily pumpage gradually decreased from 6,710,000 gallons in 1893 to 6,030,000 gallons in 1900, in spite of increase in population and extension of the water mains 19 miles during the period 1886-1900. The necessity for increased supply was mentioned annually by the superintendent of waterworks. The increased consumption in 1901 followed operation of the auxiliary plant at River Station; after installation of the air lift in 1902 the consumption during the first ten months of 1903 was greater than that during the corresponding months of 1902. The per capita consumption jumped from 114 gallons in 1901 to 133 gallons in 1902, and ranged from 131 to 149 gallons during 1903- 1908, while the Gwinnett Street Station, assisted by the air lift, supplied most of the water. As soon as an air lift was put into operation at River Station and the pressure throughout the entire city was increased from 20 to 50 pounds the per capita consumption, representing the need for water plus waste, jumped to 165 gallons. Since 1909, with both stations in commission and air lifts increasing the available supply, the average daily consumption has been nearly 10,000,000 gallons and the per capita consumption has dropped from 165 in 1909 to 143 gallons in 1914. (See also table 4.) Many complaints of willful waste have been noted, and the praiseworthy diligence of the city departments in co-operation has resulted in discovering and repairing many leaks in house connections. In consequence of a pitometer survey made early in 1912 the daily pumpage was reduced nearly 1,000,000 gallons and the per capita consumption was reduced from 164 to 147 gallons. Yet with due allowance for such factors the foregoing facts make it evident that the per capita consumption has been influenced by available supply more than by any other factor. MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT TABLE 4DAILY AVERAGE AND PERCENTAGE INCREASE OF CONSUMPTION OF WATER, 1891-1914 Tear 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896-1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 Increase of average daily consumption Million gallons a 0.09 .12 .03 a .13 .00 a .60 .31 a .26 .00 .29 1.21 1.02 a .87 1.14 .15 a .35 .50 1.47 a .33 .58 a .95 a .31 .35 Percentage a 1.4 1.8 .4 a 1.9 .0 . a 9.1 5.2 a 4.1 .0 4.8 19.1 13.5 a 10.2 14.8 1.7 a 3.9 5.8 16.1 a 3.1 5.7 a 8.8 a 3.1 3.7 aDecrease. The average daily consumption for the ten years, 1905-1914, is nearly 10,000,000 gallons and the consumption per capita per 24 hours during the same decade practically 150 gallons. That the present -rate of consumption in Savannah is high can be seen from the rates recorded in table 5, for 12 cities of similar population and for 16 very large cities. Continued attention to leaks and household waste will probably reduce the rate in Savannah; yet there is constant tendency in American cities toward increase W 30 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT in per capita consumption with extension of mains, increase of pressure for high buildings, better irrigation of parks, and more installation of house drainage, water closets, and bath tubs. TABLE 5CONSUMPTION OF WATER PER CAPITA PER 24 HOURS IN CERTAIN AMERICAN CITIES* City Population Per capita consumption I Gallons Augusta. Ga. ____________' 41,040 231 Mobile Ala. _________.__: 51,521 194 Columbia, S. C. __________ 26,319 161 Savannah, Ga. ___________; 65,064 149 Asheville, N. C.___________! 18,762 133 Macon, Ga. _____________i 40,665 123 Galveston, Tex. __________ 36,981 108 Charleston, S. C.__________ 58,833 109 Wilmington, N. C. _________ 25,748 109 Atlanta, Ga. ____________i 154,839 105 Tampa, Fla. _____________ 46,782 I 97 Raleigh, N. C. ___________ 19,218 j 91 Jacksonville, Fla. _________ 90,187 73 I Albany, N. Y._____._____' 100,253 224 Denver, Colo. ___________ 301,408 216 Washington, D. C._________ 358,000 190 Birmingham, Ala. ________ 132,625 151 Los Angeles, Cal. ________ 319,198 144 Baltimore, Md. __________' 558,485 135 Milwaukee, Wis. __________ 373,857 128 St. Louis, Mo. ___________; 687,029 123 Boston, Mass. ___________' 670,535 118 Richmond, Va. ___________ 127,628 118 Memphis, Tenn. __________i 131,105 107 Indianapolis, Ind. _________: 233,650 97 San Francisco, Cal. ________' 465,000 . 85 Minneapolis, Minn. ________ 301,408 80. New Orleans, La. _________I 339,075 65 St. Paul, Minn.___________ 214,744 61 Computed from data In the McGraw Waterworks Director}': McGraw Publishing Co., New York. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 31 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE GROUND WATER Six samples of water collected August 3, 1915, by Dr. V. H. Bassett, were analyzed by me with the results given in table 6. The water of Springfield well is highest in mineral content, because of its greater content of the alkalies and the acid radicles, particularly sulphate and chloride, and consequently it is less desirable for industrial uses. The water is very low in iron and is no harder than the other waters. There is nothing whatever in the analysis to indicate that the mineral ingredients of the water would be in any way detrimental to health. Analysis 5 and 7 show that the water from the battery of wells at River Station and that from the battery at Gwinnett Street Station are practically alike in composition. If more wells had been included in the composite for River Station the analysis would undoubtedly have shown that the waters from the two stations are practically identical. Analysis 7 shows a water somewhat higher in alkalies and sulphate but slightly lower in calcium than No. 5: the differences, however, are very small. Both analyses represent calcium carbonate waters of moderate mineral content. The waters would not cause foaming and probably would not cause corrosion in boilers. The water from Gwinnett Street Station contains about 147 parts per million or 1.23 pounds per thousand gallons of scale-forming constituents, and that from River Station about 136 parts per million or 1.13 pounds per thousand gallons. All the waters contain so little iron as to be practically negligible in laundries, dyeworks, or households. The waters from wells Nos. 1, 13, and 19 at River Station are practically identical in composition. The water from well No. 2 at River Station is slightly but definitely higher in total solids, bicarbonate, chlorine, and sulphate. The differences may be an indication that well No. 2 receives water from some stratum nearer the surface than the others, though it is not impossible that its higher mineral content is caused by the light draught on the well during the past 4 or 5 months. 32 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT None of 'the above data have any reference whatever to probable pollution of the waters, as they are mineral, not sanitary analyses. It may be added, however, that the mineral analyses do not indicate the presence of anything deleterious to health. For comparison a table is added giving analyses (5), page 30; (6) page 33; (8) the municipal, supply of Savannah from 12 wells 475 to 500+ feet deep and one well, 1,550 feet deep, by Dr. Edgar Everhart,* of Atlanta, on a sample collected April 11, 191!, (9) the deep wells formerly the municipal supply of Savannah 500-)- feet deep, by C. F. Chandler,* on a sample collected in 1886, and (10) of Savannah River near Augusta (see table, page 69). The analyses of the well waters-show fair agreement, the differences doubtless being caused by uncertain admixture of the more highly mineralized water from the deep well. Refer to U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper 341, pp. 191, 192. TABLE 5ANALYSES OF WATER FROM SAVANNAH WATERWORKS PARTS PER MILLION Constituents I 6 Total solids at 180 C._ __ Silica (Si02 ) __ Iron (Fe) ______ Calcium (Ca) _ ____ Magnesium (Mg) __ _ _'_ Sod. and potassium (Na-f-K) Carbonate radicle (COa ) _ Bicarbonate radicle (HCO3 ) Sulphate radicle (SOJ _ Chlorine (Cl) _____ Nitrate radicle (NO8 ) Total hardness as CaCO: , __ 186 5.2 120 13 6.5 .15 81 204 4.8 134 26 9.8 Tr. 82 177 5.8 115 11 5.0 Tr. 81 172 4.8 115 10 5.1 .15 84 176 52 .04 28 7.7 13 5.4 119 10 6.5 .10 84 292 34 .04 18 13 67 6.0 156 39 44 .15 83 183 53 .03 24 7.4 18 5.0 119 15 6.4 .10 82 1. Well No. 1. River Station. 2. Well No. 2, River Station. 3. Well No. 13, River Station. 4. Well No. 10, River Station. 5. Pump vat at end of tunnel, Gwlnnett Street Station. 6. Outlet of Springfield Well, Gwlnnett Street Station. 7. Composite of equal parts of Nos. 1, 2, 3, ana 4. Samples collected August 3, 1915, by Dr. V. H. Bassett, bacteriologist of the City of Savannah; analyses by R. B. Dole. o fd w *d o $a HI TABLE 6ANALYSES OF WATER FROM SAVANNAH WATERWORKS(Concluded) PARTS PER MILLION ______ _ Constituents J 5 Total dissolved solids at 180" C.__7____~_________| 176 Silica (SiO.,) _____________________ 52 Iron (Fe) ______________________ .01 Calcium (Ca) __________..________ 28 Magnesium (Mg) _________.._________ 7.7 Sodium and potassium (Na+K)___________ 13 Carbonate radicle (CO.,)______________ 5.4 Bicarbonate radicle (HCO,)_____________ 119 Sulphate radicle (SO.,) __________.____ 10 Nitrate radicle (NO,) _________________ .10 Chlorine (Cl) _________.__._.________ 6.5 Organic and volatile matter_____________________ Turbidity _____________________________________ Suspended matter ______________..._._ Co-efficient of fineness of suspended matter,- .__ _ 292 34 .04 18 13 67 6.0 156 39 .15 44 8 220 58 1.0 26 10 17 2.0 170 8.0 .4 7.0 9 "a229 55 b .4 25 7.2 11.7 11 2.2 11 9.9 10_ 60 23 .44 5.7 .8 12 .0 30 6.0 .6 2.1 172 142 .77 aAt 100" C. bl*62O3-f-A12O3. Trace of phosphate (PCM). r.. Pump V. at end of tunnel, Owinnett Street Station. G. Outlet of Springfield Well, Gwlnnctt Street Station. S. Municipal supply of Savannah, 12 wells 470 to GOO-I- feet deep find 1 well 1,550 feet deep; collected April 11, 1911; analysis by Dr. Edgar Everhart, Atlanta, Gu. 0. Deep wells former municipal supply of Savannah, 500+ t'cet deep; sample ciillectetl in 1886, C. P. Chandler, analyst. 10. Average composition of the water of Savannah Hiver near Augusta. Ga. o 73 X X .a w"0 o MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 35 COST OF OPERATION OF WATERWORKS Tables 7, 8, and 9 give the cost of maintenance and operation, respectively, of Gwinnett Street Station from 1893 to 1914, of River Station from 1890 to 1914, and of the waterworks system exclusive of pumping stations from 1890 to 1914, and these charges are summarized in table 10, which shows also the total cost per million gallons of the water supply. These tables have been compiled from the statements of bills passed by the superintendent of waterworks as printed in the annual reports, and as it has not been possible accurately to analyze each item, the compilation should be regarded as approximate, though it is probably near enough to the correct values to serve as a basis for estimates. In the reports of the superintendent of waterworks the salaries of superintendent, clerks in the waterworks office, and inspectors were charged to River Station prior to 1893, and thereafter till 1914 to Gwinnett Street Station. The amount to be deducted for these salaries, estimated from the analyzed costs for 1914, has been deducted from the reported salaries for Gwinnett Street Station. All charges for "improvements" have been charged to general upkeep of the waterworks, and all charges for new construction have been segregated so far as they could be identified in table 11. Table 12 gives the statement of earnings and expenditures of the waterworks department. The expenditures include all items of operation, maintenance, and construction except the initial cost of the two pumping stations, one of which cost $420,- 000. That the waterworks has increased the revenues of the city by more than $1,000,000 since 1885 and has increased them more than $60,000 every year since 1910 and that no sinking fund for waterworks has been maintained are facts that should not be forgotten in giving consideration to the cost of improvements now needed. TABLE 7ANNUAL COST OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF GWINNETT STREET STATION, 1893-1914 Year f!893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 $1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 Salaries* $ 11,606.67 9,606.51 10,270.42 11,341.04 10,890.34 10,700.53 11,073.14 11,336.17 9,472.97 9,451.42 9,712.92 12,796.31 14,610.98 14,690.10 14,238.17 14,601.59 17,879.89 16,424.02 17,520.75 16,201.83 21,120.19 14,087.75 Fuel and supplies $ 10,997.58 6,966.04 7,734.12 7,637.37 8,647.81 7,542.61 7,210.59 6,581.99 7,030.28 11,659.61 25,543.11 10,180.85 13,208.80 17,205.69 16,273.16 15,766.77 19,408.01 16,865.76 17,947.84 20,509.24 21,419.02 19,415.14 Repairs $ 3,332.76 2,038.35 1,445.60 473.80 5,336.79 1,124.13 696.02 3,846.80 1,051.84 1,507.58 2,681.00 2,127.50 353.80 934.08 1,272.05 1,289.66 1,271.30 5,661.34 1,322.91 665.09 668.07 2,072.89 Incidentals $ 152.65 12.00 225.72 ' 1,801.78 1,129.76 505.51 285,19 94.75 232.06 116.83 340.74 - 721.75 1,138.07 1,077.35 694.13 695.89 785.99 722.16 500.79 403.98 325.10 - Total f$ 26,089.66 18,622.90 19,675.86 21,252.99 26,004.70 19,872.78 19,264.94 $ 21,859.71 17,787.15 22,735.44 38,277.77 25,826.41 29,311.65 33,907.22 32,477.51 32,353.91 39,345.19 39,673.28 37,292.29 37,780.14 43,532.38 35,575.78 Estimated by subtracting an estimate of overhead salaries, tlncludlng operation of River Station about 70 days. ^Including operation of River Station 1,000 hours. TABLE 8ANNUAL COST OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF RIVER STATION, 1890-1914 Year *1890 1891 *1892 1893-1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 Salaries $ 7,100.83 8,007.00 8,314.66 6,227.24 5,601.80 6,438.42 8,148.75 9,484.50 8,682.60 Fuel and supplies $ 10,453.90 9,982.91 11,145.80 4,556.71 2,418.59 4,846.74 3,481.91 5,064.43 4,529.21 Repairs $ 8,876.90 8,121.01 5,234.34 2,059.50 x 441.08 471.70 139.18 62.98 476.31 198.83 280.48 446.18 1 Incidentals 1 Total $ 1 15.85 98.75 48.74 156.35 228.75 181.47 172.62 184.45 168.50 $ 26,547.48 26,209.67 24,743.54 t 2,215.85 1,333.74 t 2,485.65 2,580.51 441.08 471.70 11,151.88 8,264.84 11,934.09 12,013.94 14,997.91 13,657.99 JBstimatert by subtracting an estimate of overhead salaries. f.Station shut flown except for 1,000 hours' operation in 1893, cost of which Is included under Gwinnett Street Station. JCost of operation for about 70 days included under Gwinnett Street Station. u 00 TABLE 9ANNUAL COST OF GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF WATERWORKS Year 1S90 1891 181)2 ISM 1894 1X95 1890 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 Salaries* ? 5,500.00 r>,!ioo.oo 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,500.00 c.noo.oo G.GOO.OO 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,500.00 7,1500.00 7,500.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000,00 8.GOO.OO 8,500.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 12,150.00 12,150.00 12,186.79 Extensions $ 5,594.78 12,262.41 4,437.11 6,973.21 12,243.66 8,352.58 9,954.78 12,555.01 11,910.20 1,736.00 3,400.63 2,367.28 3,969.78 11,803.92 C.068.02 6,889.16 5,935.59 1,927.03 1,220.30 8,896.15 6,416.57 9,755.09 5,358.65 4,867.94 11,790.50 Improvements ? 1,292. nr> 409.20 1,995.68 9,530.94 2,204.24 1,549.59 2,516.68 829.92 1,261.11 613.33 11.85 156.50 41.15 1,568.93 105.00 58.68 220.35 6,227.24 4,364.84 348.85 1,812.03 302.57 3,838.00 Meters $ 4.4,-, 84.88 9.40 4,363.28 4.32 .34 2.51 544.35 975.25 2,421.55 3,190.00 1,601.88 293.91 1,042.25 Other charges $ 861.65 503.17 632.33 752.11 725.12 558.13 835.86 643.15 tl3,396.27 631.33 591.54 90.91 13.09 504.83 823.31 1,140.08 975.40 787.39 J4.810.32 1,057.61 2,472.04 Total $13,253.53 18,674.78 11,154.32 15,730.40 28,499.72 17,614.95 23,203.51 22,214.84 33,136.39 10,628.44 11,609.82 9,970.38 11,641.88 19,345.07 15,636.95 14,994.16 13,994.27 11,152.21 11,087.96 26,238.72 23,178.36 23,081.33 25,732.88 18,672.03 31,329.58 O *9 en w *a o Estimated. (Includes extra charges for water service to Seventh Army Corps. ^Includes $3,554.35 for pltometer survey. TABLE 10TOTAL COST OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF WATERWORKS, 1890-1914, INCLUSIVE Year . 1890 1891 1892 ISJ93 1S94 1895 1896 1897 1898 1S99 1900 1901 1902 1903 1994 1905 190B 1907 1908 1909 1D10 1911 1912 ' J913 1914 Total annual cost Gwtnnett Street Station $ 26,089.66 18.622.90 19,675.86 21,252.99 26,004.70 19,872.78 19,264.94 t 21,859.71 17,787.15 22,735.44 38,277.77 25.826.41 29,311.65 33,907.22 32,477.51 32,353.31 39,345.19 39,673.28 37,292.29 37,780.14 43,532.38 35,575.78 River Station $ 26,547.48 26,209.67 24,743.54 2,215.85 1,333.74 2,485.65 2,580.51 t 441.08 t 471.70 11,151.88 8,264.84 11,934.09 12,013.94 14,997.91 13,657.99 General $ 13,253.53 18,674.78 11,154.32 15,730.40 28,499.72 17,614.95 23,203.51 22,214.84 33,136.39 10,628.44 11,609.82 9,970.38 11,641.88 19,345.07 15,636.95 14,994.16 13,994.27 11,152.21 11,087.96 26,238.72 23,178.36 23,081.33 25,732.88 18,672.03 31,329.58 Total $ 39,801.01 44,884.45 35,897.86 41,820.06 47,122.62 37,290.81 44,456.50 48,219.54 55,226.02 31,227.12 33,469.53 30,243.18 36,957.83 58,063.92 41,935.06 44,305.81 47,901.49 43.629.72 43,441.87 76,735.79 71,116.48 72.307.71 75,526.96 77,202.32 80,563.35 Cost per million gallons of water pumped Gwinnett Street Station $10.66 7.75 8.19 9.43 11.97 8,66 8.76 . t 9.93 7.71 9.69 12.27 9.19 9.10 10.35 10.32 9.70 11.25 11.38 10.36 11.35 13.58 10.92 River Station $10.94 10.94 10.11 62.07 10.28 6.41 ' 30.55 31,81 33.35 41,44 51.50 37.30 General $ 5.46 7.80 4.56 6.42 11.86 7.33 10.29 10.13 14.44 4.83 5.28 4.32 4.24 6.20 5.67 4.66 4.27 3.55 3.32 6.79 6.19 5.81 7.11 5.34 8.65 Total $16.40 18.74 14.67 17.0S 19.61 15.52 19.72 22.10 24.06 14.20 15.21 13.11 13.45 18.61 14.93 13.76 14.62 13.87 13.02 19.86 18.99 18.27 20.87 22.07 22.23 * Including operation of River Station about 70 days. f Including operation of River Station 1,000 hours. ^Station not operated; cost of maintenance ami repairs. wx) O i' fi m*~i'm , fe TABLE 11EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS AND PUMPING STATIONS, 1890-1914 1890 Boring and connecting artesian wells at River Station _______________$ 11,792.43 1891 Boring and connecting artesian wells at River Station __________________ 2,948.17 1892 Boring and connecting artesian wells at River Station ________________ 300.00 1893 Boring and connecting artesian wells at River Station _______________ 9'3.28 1908 Extending and enlarging water mains, installing air lift & new boilers at River Sta. 41,484.83 Construction at River Station 1890-1914 ____________________$ 56,618.71 1892-95 Cost of Gwinnett Street Station complete -_____________________*$427,553.03 1895 Fountain _________________ _______________________ 497.84 1896 Electric light plant, Gwinnett Street Station __ __________________ 2,376.86 1901 Air lift for Springfield well, Gwinnett Street Station _______________ 453.11 1902 Installation of air lift system, Gwinnett Street Station _______________ 24,811.51 1903 Installation of duplicate compressor, Gwinnett Street Station ____________ 4,726.07 1904 Air lift construction, Gwinnett Street Station _____________________ 5,095.56 1905 Air lift construction, Gwinnett Street Station _____________________ 5,058.95 1909 Construction, Gwinnett Street Station _____ ___ ________ ______ 11,315.62 1910 Construction, Gwinnett Street Station _________ __________ 1,395.93 ~ Capitalization of Gwinnett Street Station __________________$483,284.48 Statement of H. M. Lofton, Superintendent of Waterworks, In annual report for 1895. o r w *. o MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 41 TABLE 12RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT, 1886-1913* Tear 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 Total _ . Receipts $ 47,903.65 47,174.33 51,975.08 54,920.68 66,010.51 67,485.12 73,359.38 72,481.77 73,648.42 75,388.37 79,953.27 79,562.61 83,392.45 84,700.68 90,497.60 93,626.14 96,768.18 98,862.02 104,102.00 108,011.34 109,304.61 114,311.68 1 16,340.54 122,981.41 125,939.91 133,136.77 137,191.17 143,571.37 1 Expenditures $ 30.012.30 49,803.40 39,770.57 43,520.91 52,426.04 50,081.64 ^36,211.13 41,880,89 49,251.70 57.163.81 65,317.36 48,280.39 52,906.63 31,313.35 33,482.13 30,841.93 61,677.30 62,849.91 47,030.62 49,364.76 47,901.49 . 43,629.72 84,926.84 87,852.12 72,512.41 72,327.71 75,526.96 77,202.32 Surplus $ 17,891.35 t 12,204.51 11,399.77 13,584.47 17,403.48 37,148.25 30,600.88 24,396.72 18,224.56 14,635.91 31,282.22 30,485.82 53,387.33 57,015.47 63,784.21 35,090.88 36,012.11 57,071.38 58,646.58 61,403.12 70,681.96 31,413.70 35,129.29 53,427.50 60,809.06 61,664.21 66,369.05 $1,060,534.72 Record of receipts and expenditures 1S86-1S94, Inc., taken from annual report superintendent of waterworks; 1895-1904, inc., from report for 1904; 1905-1913. inc.. from annual reports. fDeflclt, $629.07. ^Exclusive of construction of Gwinnett Street Station, about $420,000. 42 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT YIELD AND STATIC LEVEL OF WELLS The elevation to which the deep water rises at Savannah is vitally important in estimating the future yield of the ground supply, as the cost of lifting the water increases with the depth to it. The recorded measurements prove that the cost of obtaining the supply has gradually increased to a high figure chiefly through the effect of local drawdown on the water level. As the probable future yield of the present wells and those that it is proposed to drill depends on this factor it is discussed in as much detail as the measurements permit. DECREASE OF FLOW AT GWINNETT STREET STATION The water in the first well bored in the vicinity of Savannah (prior to 1887) stood at a static level of 41 feet above sea level* (mean low tide). Subsequent wells of various depths in a wide range of adjacent territory showed practically the same level, but after a number of wells had been bored the static level of inter-, mediate wells became lower. In 1890, with a daily pumpage of 6,000,000 gallons from a battery of one 10-inch, one 4-inch, and twenty 6-inch wells at River Station the static level there was 7 feet above sea level: at Springfield well, 10,000 feet south of River Station, at the same time and before any continuous pumping had been done there, it was 28 feet (exactly 27.67) above sea level; and at a point 9 miles south of River Station it was 41 feet, the original level. It should be noted, however, that the wells at River Station were irregularly spaced and arranged, were close together, and were connected to a long leaky cast-iron suction pipe laid to no grade. In 1890 and 1891 the flow of Springfield well, about 2,000 feet east of Gwinnett Street Station, was measured by Mr. Johnston at different levels of outflow with the results given in table 13. When the air lift was installed for Springfield well in July, This and following data regarding early conditions abstracted chiefly from an article by T. T. Johnston, consulting engineer, on the artesian water supply of Savannah: Eng. News, vol. 29, pp. 527-529, 1S93. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 43 1901, the yield by flow without air was 566,720 gallons and the yield by forcing with air was 1,210,464 gallons*, or slightly less than the natural flow in 1890 with an outlet 20.57 feet above sea level. The flow decreased 442,870 gallons, or 43 per cent, in four years, from 1893 to 1897. TABLE 13FLOW OF SPRINGFIELD WELL Year 1890 1891 , 1897 1901 Elevation of outlet above sea level. Feet 27.67 25.67 22.77 20.57 13.00 24.40 22.68 21.80 21.79 7.00 7.00 (?) 7.00 (?) Flow. Gallons per 24 hours No flow 482,000 1,000,000 . 1,360,000 2,500,000 623,000 977,000 1,133,000 1,172,000 f 3,000,000 1,019,590 t 566,720 t Estimated; not measured. JAnn. rept. supt. of waterworks for 1901. When the first seven wells at Gwinnett Street Station were put into operation in December, 1892, on an 1,800-foot conduit and with an elevation in the wet well 8 feet above sea level, they flowed 6,500,000 gallons per 24 hours, and the static levels in wells 10, 11, and 12 were respectively, 14.93, 15.96, and 16.20 feet above sea level, according to measurements by Mr. Johnston. On March 21, 1893, when all 12 wells were put into service, with the same level in the wet well the total flow was 9,500,000 gallons per 24 hours. In 1897, the flow of each well was measured, with the results given in table 14. Ann. rept. supt. waterworks for 1901. TABLE 14FLOW OF WELLS AT GWINNETT STREET STATION IN 1897- Well No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 Flow. Gallons per 24 hours 713,460 460.460 543,950 361,790 485,760 293,480 452,870 Well No. 8 No. 9 No. 10 No. 11 No. 12 Springfield well Plow. Gallons per 24 hours 452,870 399,740 468,050 371,910 485,760 5,490,100 1,019,590 o X X c > r1 w T) O Stephenson, ti. W,, and Veatch, J. O,, Underground waters of the Coastal Plain of Georgia: Water-Supply Paper 341,p. 187, 1915. TJ. S. Geol. Survey MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 45 These measurements show that wells 4, 6, and 11 flowed much less than the others in the battery. The wells were then back-flushed by forcing into them strong reverse flows. This resulted in radical improvement, the net gain in flow being 100,000 gallons a day on well No. 2, and 200,000 gallons a day on well No. 4. The flow of well No. 6 on May 12 and May 18 before flushing was, respectively, 295,000 and 304,000 gallons per 24 hours. The flow on May 18, 19, 20, and 24, after flushing, was respectively, 433,000, 395,000, 400,000, and 389,620 gallons per 24 hours. An 8-inch main was then laid along the row of 12 wells and connected with each through a 6-inch pipe and gate so that any well could be flushed at will. It is understood that the wells were flushed and measured regularly from 1897 to 1901. In 1900 the increase by flushing was 746,603 gallons per 24 hours, and in 1901 the increase was only 430,100 gallons per 24 hours and was temporary. Table 15 summarizes the available measurements of flow. TABLE ISFLOW OF BATTERY OF 12 WELLS AT GWINNETT STREET STATION IN GALLONS PER 24 HOURS Tear March 21, 1893 1897 f!900 |1901 Aueust 15. 1901 Before flushing 9,500,000 5,590,100 5,104,275 5,229,980 After flushing *5,900,000 5,850,878 5,660,080 **4.908.080 Approximate yield after flushing 3 wells. tU. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper 341, p. 1SS. tAnn. rept. supt. of waterworks for 1901. Result of a second test made an unknown number of days after flushing. 46 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT The daily yield of the battery of 12 wells at Gwinnett Street Station decreased 4,009,900 gallons between 1893 and 1897, equivalent to an average decrease each year of 1,000,000 gallons. Between 1897 and 1900 the daily flow before flushing decreased 385,825 gallons, equivalent to an average decrease each year of 129,000 gallons; the daily yield after flushing decreased only 50,000 gallons a day in the same period. The flow before flushing in 1901 was 125,705 gallons a day greater than that before flushing in 1900, but the ultimate yield after flushing was 942,798 gallons a day less than that after flushing in 1900. According to the annual report of the superintendent of waterworks the natural flow of the 13 wells (including Springfield well) at Gwinnett Street Station in August, 1902, was 5,147,380 gallons a day and it was then increased to 10,305,336 gallons a day by operation of the air lift. From then till October, 1915, no measurements of the supply were reported, except a statement in the annual report of the waterworks department for 1913 to the effect that a recent test of the Fire Underwriters had shown that the wells would yield a flow of 18,000,000 gallons a day. As the total daily flow of the 13 wells in 1901 was 5,474,800 gallons the decrease in the daily flow during the following year was 327,420 gallons. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 47 YIELD OF WELLS, GWINNETT STREET STATION, , OCTOBER, 1915 On October 18, 1915, a test of the yield of the 13 wells at Gwinnett Street Station was made by the chief engineer with the results given in table 16. TABLE 16YIELD OF WELLS, GWINNETT STREET STATION, OCTOBER 18, 1915 Duration of test______________ 60 minutes Total revolutions of pump*________ 1,450 Range of speed of pump__________ 23.6325.00 R. P. M Range of speed of compressor______ 77.5-80 R. P. M. Range of air pressure at compressor__ 55.50-57.50 pounds Av. capacity of wet well per inch of depth 836 gallons Fall of water in wet well in 60 minutes_ 9 inches Equivalent fall in gallons per hour_______ 7,524 gallons Pumpage in one hour___________ 652,500 gallons Yield of wells in one hour________ 644,976 gallons Equivalent yield in 24 hours______ 15,500,000 gallons Holly compound duplex pump, 40-inch stroke. 30-inch cylinders, 5- Inch piston rods; 450 gallons per revolution with allowance for slippage. 48 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT During this test the air pressure was 8.5 to 10.5 pounds or about 20 per cent, greater than during the measurements of drawdown on December 10-1 1, and consequently the yield of the wells was greater than during the later test. The water raised into the conduit flowed continuously into the wet well, from which it was removed continuously by the pump. The test shows that the 13 wells will yield water for one hour at the rate in round numbers of 15,500,000 gallons per 24 hours. If the rate of drawdown is not excessively greater than that observed at River Station during a similar test it may reasonably be concluded that the 13 wells at Gwinnett Street Station may furnish 15,000,000 gallons in 24 hours. It is unsafe to conclude, however, that this continuous draft could be maintained for an indefinite period, as the following discussion of drawdown demonstrates. DRAWDOWN AND RECOVERY OF WELLS, GWINNETT STREET STATION, DECEMBER, 1915 On December 10-11, 1915, the drawdown of two wells under normal conditions of pumpage was measured at the request of the writer under the supervision of the chief engineer, with the results indicated in table 17. TABLE 17WATER LEVEL UNDER WORKING CONDITIONS AT GWINNETT ST. STATION, DECEMBER 10-11, 1915. OBSERVATIONS MADE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH d .S*3 t a w a o o 13 S 9:15 10:15 11:15 12:15 1:15 2:15 3:15 4:15 5:15 6:15 7:15 8:15 9'15 c o lot. c 4-* s7sJS 1-1 >iQj P t- cj "2*1 "n"* "rt ^ o o *.i ^ ^ ,*fi cd o w SlSft Feet. 0.1 .01 .09 .14 _ 34 - '.62 .62 .34 .54 .49 .29 + .81 + 1.31 + 1.56 TABLE 17WATER LEVEL UNDER WORKING CONDITIONS AT GWINNETT ST. STATION, DECEMBER 10-11, 1915. OBSERVATIONS MADE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH c a I o o Ifi o a H c o co> g So& $3 3- Qis | Feet. 11.15 Dec. 11 1 12:15 a.m.j 1:15 2:15 3:15 4:15 5:15 6:15 7:15 8:15 9:15 21.75 21.80 22.00 21.90 21.85 21.80 21.70 21.65 26.00 26.85 27.40 l OI*7J aj VI * &JJJ *| Wi2 r,$ _, H S a o M Feet. | 6.62 6.67 6.87 6.77 6.72 6.67 6.57 6.52 461,304 462,070 462,810 463,540 464,668 464,990 465,720 466,465 10.87467,294 11.72:468,195 12.271469,103 G 3 C. 'o a 10.75 3.75 4.5 10.5 7 3.5 5.5 1.75 .25 Drawdown ( ) or Recovery ( + ) Per Minute. Inches 9.7 1.5 .35 +6.7 + 1.0 + .47 + .23 + .18 + .06 + .01 Operation of Compressor. Started Stopped at 75 minutes VIAYOR 1 tf> d r1 w s w"* Ol TABLE 20RECORD OF DRAWDOWN AND RECOVERY, RIVER STATION, DECEMBER 10-11, INCLUSIVE, 1915(Continued) SECOND SERIES; COMPRESSOR RUN 85 MINUTES Time After Starting Compressor. Minutes 0 15 30 60 80 120 . 160 220 270 Depth Feet 9 19 19 20 21 12 11 10 10 to AVater Inches 10.5 2 11 8.75 3.5 2 2 8.75 8.75 Drawdown Recovery Feet 9 0 _ o 0 + 9 + 1 + 0 0 g W O ft' ^ TABLE 20RECORD OF DRAWDOWN AND RECOVERY, RIVER STATION, DECEMBER 10-11, INCLUSIVE, 1915(Continued) THIRD SERIES; COMPRESSOR RUN 80 MINUTES Time After Starting Compressor. Minutes 0 30 65 90 110 125 140 155 185 245 305 Depth to Water Feet 10 20 22 14 12 12 . 11 11 10 10 10 Inches 8.75 9 9 2 9 2 10.5 7.5 7.25 1.5 1.5 Drawdown ( ) or Recovery ( + ). Feet _ 10 _ 2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 0 + o + 1 + 0 0 Inches 0.25 0 7 5 7 3.5 3.0 .25 5.75 0 Drawdown ( ) or Recovery ( + ) Per Minute. Inches 4.0 .7 + 10.3 + .85 + .47 + .23 + .20 + .41 + .10 0 Operation of Compressor. Started Stopped at 80 minutes O 2 d. r* M O 3 TABLE 20RECORD OF DRAWDOWN AND RECOVERY, RIVER STATION, DECEMBER 10-11, INCLUSIVE, 1915(Continued) FOURTH SERIES; COMPRESSOR RUN 92 MINUTES Time After KtnrtliiK Minutes 0 11 20 32 46 60 74 88 98 103 108 113 118 126 133 143 152 Depth t Peot 9 18 19 20 21 21 21 22 15 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 > Water Inches 2.5 6 8.5 8 3 7 10.5 1 2 7 7 5.5 2 7 4.5 .5 10 Drawdown () or llurovery (-I-). 1-Vot Drawdown () or Kecovery (-(-) I'or Minute. Inchon Operation of Compressor, Inches _ 9 1 0 _ Q 0 0 0 + 6 -!- i + 1 + 0 + o + 0 + o + o + 0 3.5 2.5 11.5 7 4 3.5 2.5 11 7 0 1.5 3.5 7 2.5 4.0 2.5 _ 10.1 1.6 .96 .50 .29 .25 .18 + 13.9 + 3.8 + 2.4 + -3 + -7 . + .88 + .36 + .40 + .28 Started Stopped at 92 minute; O en W "d O MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 63 In series 1, which began after a night's rest of the wells, the water level in well 13 fell 9 feet 4 inches during the first 10 minutes of operation, but fell only 15.75 inches in 45 minutes after the compressor had been running 25 minutes. In series 2, which commenced 2 hours 25 minutes after the compressor had been stopped in series 1, the water had not reached its former level by 6.5 inches; the drawdown was 9 feet 3.5 inches in the first 15 minutes but only 16.5 inches in 50 minutes, after the compressor had been running 30 minutes. Similarly, in series 3 the water level had recovered to within 10 inches after resting 3 hours, and fell 10 feet in 30 minutes, and later only 2 feet in 35 minutes. After the wells had rested for 15 hours 13 minutes the level had recovered practically to what it was the day before, and the drawdown was 9 feet 3.5 inches in 11 minutes, and only 17 inches in 56 minutes after 32 minutes' operation. The recovery is similarly abrupt and shows that the water flows freely through large openings in the aquifer. Yet Fig. 6 shows several significant facts that must be recognized: (1) the recovery after even short intermittent operations is not complete for several hours; (2) the total drawdown is greater at the end of the day than at the beginning; (3) the drawdown after 30 minutes' operation is not negligible; it was respectively 0.35, 0.33, 0.69, and 0.30 inch a minute with an air pressure of 43-46 pounds per square inch in the four tests. It was fairly regular for three tests but doubled in the third test at the end of the day when the wells had not had time to recover. This excess of draft over inflow explains the gradual depression of the static level and the mutual interference of the wells in this part of the city, and it is a warning that excessive draft can not be put on the wells without excessive lowering of the water level. During the summer the compressor is often run continuously for 12 hours, but at slower speed, and the total pumpage is 2,000,000 gallons or less per 24 hours compared with this maximum yield of 6,000,000 gallons per 24 hours. Consequently, as the drawdown is not so rapid during the summer after the sudden drawdown at the beginning of the operation, the aquifer 64 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT can furnish continuously the supply demanded. But it may safely be predicted that increased continuous draft will be followed by increased continuous drawdown. This is graphically illustrated by comparison of series 1 with the observations of drawdown made in July, 1915 (see Fig. 5.) After a 9-foot drawdown in July the water level ranged from 20 to 22.5 feet below the top of the casing in well No. 13 while the compressor was operated about 13 hours; it then recovered rapidly, then more slowly, during a rest of 10 hours, nearly to where it had been the day before. Comparison of this with the quick drawdown and recovery during the short operation during December, also shown in Fig. 5, indicates the striking difference between response under continuous and that under intermittent drafts. It should also be noted that although the drawdown in December with intermittent draft was nearly that in summer with continued draft, yet it is distinctly and measurably less, and the normal water level after recovery was 3 feet higher in December than in July. These measurements illustrate well the. limitations of the aquifer, and the lesson drawn from them may'profitably be applied to conditions at Gwinnett Street Station where the draft is greater and the water level is lower. Each year the drawdown is a little greater and the recovery is a little less than the year before and the average water level under operating conditions becomes depressed. GROUND-WATER LEVEL IN RELATION TO SEA LEVEL The observations of drawdown show that the water level at River Station during draft is 4 feet and at Gwinnett Street Station under normal draft is 12 feet below sea level. This depression naturally brings up consideration of the ultimate danger of obtaining brackish water through backflow of ocean water. The observations indicate that the drawdown is local within 4 or 5 miles in a north and south direction; how the drawdown has affected wells from Savannah eastward toward the ocean in the direction of ground-water flow remains to be determined. On MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 65 December 12, Doctor Brunner and the writer visited some 20 wells east and southeast of Savannah and the general impression was received that wells striking the same aquifer as that struck at Savannah now head only 2 or 3 feet above sea level whereas 20 years ago some of these wells headed 30 feet or more above sea level; furthermore that the water level decreases westward toward the local depression at Savannah. These are impressions that should be verified by precise measurements. The following notes are appended regarding wells east of Savannah. NOTES ON WELLS EAST OF SAVANNAH 1. Well at Convict Camp, 385 feet deep by 2.5 inches diameter. Water level now 5 to 10 feet below the surface. Daily pumpage, 4,500 gallons. Well 8 years old and never flowed. 2. Well of J. H. Myers, 8 miles south of courthouse, 385 feet deep by 3 inches diameter. Water level 5 feet below surface in summer of 1915. Well 3 years old. 3. Well of J. H. Alien, one-fourth mile from Myers place, 357 feet deep by 3 inches diameter. Now flows at a level at least 5 feet above the level of a nearby swale. Drilled in April, 1915, by Louis Conway, Bloomingdale. 4. Well of J. C. Hardee, Vernon View, 10 miles from courthouse. 361 feet 8 inches deep by 4 inches diameter. Water now heads 8 feet 7.5 inches above surface. 5. Well of G. W. Wiley, Isle of Hope. This is the oldest well on the island and once headed 32 feet above the surface. It now heads less than 3 feet at high tide. 6. Well of J. W. Warren on Skidaway Road, 4.5 miles from courthouse. 340 feet deep by 3 inches diameter. Water level now 7 or 8 feet below surface. Drilled in May, 1915. 7. Bonaventure Cemetery. New well 8 inches diameter, drilled in 1915 to 354 feet but plugged to 304 feet with concrete to keep out quicksand. Water level now about 4 feet above high water in nearby slough. Old well 3 inches diameter by 318 feet deep. Water level now about 1 foot above high water in nearby slough. In January, 1911, it headed 3 feet higher than 66 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT it does now,.but its head has been affected by the new well drilled near it. The open channels in the water-bearing strata apparently permit the ground water to surround the local depression at Savannah and thus to keep up the head in wells nearer the coast. Yet the level of these wells has been depressed by the drawdown at Savannah. Present conditions make it doubtful that brackish water will be obtained at Savannah for many years. Nevertheless, as a precautionary measure four or five of these outlying wells should be selected for regular observation. The static level should be accurately measured at least 6 times a year and samples of water from them should be examined as often for their content of chloride. The depression of water level in these wells and increase in their content of chloride will measure the danger of brackish water at Savannah. The chloride content of the water from the battery of 12 wells at Gwinnett Street Station August 3, 1915, was 6.5 parts per million and in the battery of wells at River Station on the same day was 6.4 parts per million. The present chloride content of water from wells nearer the coast in the same stratum should be practically 6.5 parts. WATER LEVEL IN RELATION TO COST OF PUMPING The effect of the fall of head on the cost of pumping is indicated by the data in tables 21 and 22 regarding the annual fuel consumption per million gallons of water pumped at Gwinnett Street and River Stations. At Gwinnett Street Station about 1,460 pounds of coal per million gallons of water pumped was consumed during the period 1898-1901, inclusive, after the routine of steam production and coal economy was established and before the air lift was installed. During the period 1905- 1907 after the air lift was installed and economical routine had again been established the consumption was about 2,300 pounds of coal per million gallons of water pumped, the increase of 840 pounds having been caused by the use of air for blowing the wells. According to the reports of pumpage and fuel the con- MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 67 sumption of coal per million gallons of water pumped at Gwinnett Street Station has increased since 1907 from 2,300 to 2,- 800 pounds, or 22 per cent. It was nearly 2,900 pounds in 1913. Part of this increase of consumption may be due to decreased efficiency of the pumps, each of which has been operated half the time for 23 years, but their physical condition now is stated to be excellent and their term of service is not half concluded. Most of it must be due to the greater energy required to raise the water from the wells. The average pumpage per well per minute given in the last column of table 21 is not especially significant in this connection, except as representing the fluctuation in the average consumption, because it is not entirely a measure of the maximum capacity of the wells. The figures show that the wells have yielded during the past 6 years 469 to 527 gallons per minute per well on the assumption that the 13 wells discharge continuously at equal rates, which is not the^ true condition. Comparison of the data in tables 21 and 22 shows that the fuel consumption per million gallons of water pumped at River Station is twice that at Gwinnett Street Station, and the data in table 22 shows a similar, though not so regular, annual increase in the consumption of coal per million gallons of water pumped. Comparison of fuel consumption at River Station during 1890- 1892 with that during 1909-1914 is precluded by the fact that during the earlier operation different boilers, under which wood was burned, were in operation. 68 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT TABLE 21PUMPAGE AND FUEL CONSUMPTION AT GWINNETT STREET STATION, 1892-1914, INCLUSIVE Tear 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914" Total pumpage Million gallons f98.4 2,301.2 2,402.7 2,402.6 2,253.2 2,184.0 2,295.0 2,163.7 2,132.6 2,065.4 1,073.9 1,271.9 3,119.4 2,809.4 3,220.4 3,275.0 3,144.5 3,337.1 3,499.0 3,484.3 3,599.6 3,329.7 3,206.6 3,257.9 Total consumption of coal Tons ____ 2,027 2,200 ,894 ,779 ,617 ,672 ,578 ,562 1,511 927 1,942 4,078 2,960 3,711 3,846 3,629 4,221 4,887 4,888 4,809 4,674 4,636 Consumption of coal per million gallons of water Pounds -._. ,762 ,831 ,577 ,571 ,481 ,457 ,459 ,465 ,463 1,726 3,054 2,615 2,107 2,305 2,349 2,308 2,530 2,793 2,803 2,806 2,807 2,892 &- ft3 Q) 3 Gallons _ _ 336 352 352 330 320 336 317 311 302 270 444 456 410 471 479 460 487 512 510 527 486 469 477 Calculated on assumption that 13 wells discharge continuously at equal rates. December only. JBefore starting air compressor, 7 months. SAfter starting air compressor, 5 months. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 69 TABLE 22PUMPAGE AND FUEL CONSUMPTION AT RIVER STATION, 1909-1914, INCLUSIVE TEAR 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 Total Fumpage Million gallons 364.9 259.8 357.8 289.9 291.2 366.2 Total consumption of coal Tons 1,028 771 1,045 925 914 clt G^ C p, lA o > U ? Pounds 5,634 5,935 5,841 6,382 6,277 Average dalls pumpage Million gallons 1.000 .712 .980 .792 .798 1.003 S 12 S-5 Gallons 1,390 990 1,360 1,100 1,110 1,390 The relative costs of operation of the two stations are given in table 10. The cost of operation of Gwinnett Street Station has been $10.40 to $11.40 per million gallons of water pumped for the past seven years, as compared with $9.10 to $10.35 per million gallons from 1904 to 1908 inclusive, under similar conditions except for increased consumption and decreased water level. The average cost of operation of River Station from 1909 to 1914 inclusive was $37.66 per million gallons of water pumped. This annual excess cost of River Station over Gwinnett Street Station for 2,000,000 gallons a day is approximately the interest of $420,000 at 5 per cent. FUTURE CONSUMPTION For purposes of estimating future consumption a per capita consumption per 24 hours of 150 gallons is undoubtedly low enough, as this figure has recently been exceeded in the city. If the population of Savannah increases at its present rate for 40 years it will become about 95,000 in 1930, about 110,000 in 1940, and about 125,000 in 1950. If 150 gallons per capita per 24 hours be assumed for consumption the average daily consumption in 1920 will be 12,000,000 gallons, in 1930 about 15,- 000,000 gallons, in 1940 about 17,000,000, and in 1950, about 20,000,000 gallons. The present consumption is double that 30 years ago. TABLE 23AVERAGE DAILY PUMPAGE BY MONTHS, 1905-1914, INCLUSIVE, IN MILLIONS OF GALLONS January _..._ __ _ _ _ _______ February _.. __ ___ ____________ March __ ____ ______ _____ April _ _ May ___ _____ .. _ .. ___ _ _ June _ July August _ _ September ___ __ _ _ _ October _ ____ _ _ _________ __ November. _ _ _____ _ _ December ____ _ _____________ 1905] 1906| 1907| I908| 1909) 1910) 191 1| 1912) 1913 8.85 9.39 9.12 9.28 8.95 8.88 8.56 8.44 8.74 8.86 8.78 8.09 8.12 8.48 8.92 8.89 8.88 8.89 9.13 9.37 9.32 9.35 9.03 9.24 9.71 8.88 8.55 8.13 8.66 8.46 8.72 8.81 8.53 8.49 8.30 8.12 8.31 8.82 8.61 8.96 9.08 9.18 9.09 9.50 9.56 9.50 9.46 9.33 12.06 12.85 9.98 8.95 10.39 11.04 11.02 10.46 10.49 10.23 9.85 9.85 11.10 9.44 9.32 9.29 9.86 10.26 10.64 10.63 10.68 10.54 10.66 10.59 10.09 9.77 9.77 9.89 10.47 11.14 11.45 1.56 1.72 1.75 1.28 1.13 12.19 10.39 9.33 9.44 9.64 9.46 9.51 9.68 10.03 9.86 9.81 9.53 9.59 10.04 8.70 8.87 9.71 10.08 10.18 9.90 9.65 9.85 9.37 9.24 1914 8.99 8.97 9.64 9.62 10.06 10.44 10.50 10.32 10.74 10.14 9.82 9.79 Image 9.90 9.70 9.19 9.13 9.57 9.78 9.88 9.87 9.95 9.86 9.64 9.49 AYOR'SXXUAL REPORT _______ MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT_____ 71 If the average per capita consumption is 150 gallons during the year it is considerably greater than that during certain months as shown in table 23. The rate is also greater during certain days and during certain hours of the day. For some of these peak loads provision can be made by the capacity of the wet well, but the limited storage can not be depended on for any great length of time and consequently the supply available from the wells for emergencies like fires and very hot or very cold days must be considerably in excess of 150 gallons per capita. According to table 23 the present rate ranges from 9,000,000 gallons per day in winter to nearly 11,000,000 gallons per day in summer. (See diagram of average daily pumpage by months, Fig. 7.) The^daily pumpage during 1914 (see Fig. 8) was less than 8,000,000 gallons only 2 days, between 8,000,000 and 9,- 000,000 gallons 39 days, between 9,000,000 and 10,000,000 gallons 161 days, between 10,000,000 and 11,000,000 gallons 141 days, and more than 11,000,000 gallons 22 days. The lowest recorded pumpage is 7,908,750 gallons, January 18, and the highest is 11,889,140 gallons, November 21. INFLUENCE OF SANITARY SEWERAGE ON CONSUMPTION Though the present consumption of water per capita per day150 gallonsis rather high compared with that of many cities of similar size and characteristics, this amount will probably be appreciably increased by the installation of extensive house drainage, which an issue of $600,000 in municipal bonds assures, unless extraordinary efforts are made to decrease loss by waste and leakage. According to estimates of the director of public works and the chief engineer the city had 26 miles of storm sewers in 1909, 26.89 miles in 1910, 28.088 miles in 1911, 28.586 miles in 1912, and 39.3 miles at the end of 1913. Twentyfive miles of this is terra cotta, ranging in size from 8 to 30 inches, 1 mile is constructed of cement, and 13.3 miles of brick. In 1913, the total length of the sanitary sewers was 53 miles, of which 51 miles is terra cotta ranging from 6 to 30 inches in MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT diameter, 2 miles of brick ranging from 30 to 42 inches diameter, and a very small amount of iron pipe. By vote of the citizens on December 6, 1911, the City Government was authorized to issue $600,000 in bonds for the completion of the city's house drainage and storm sewerage systems. Provision must therefore be made for the increase in the consumption of water that will follow the increased number of bath-tubs, water-closets, and flush tanks installed with the house drainage system. FUTURE SUPPLY The present consumption of water in Savannah exceeds the capacity of half the duplicate pumping machinery at Gwinnett Street Station to the extent of one-third to one-half of the much smaller well capacity at River Station; and the safe normal yield of the wells at Gwinnett Street Station probably has been reached. Increased draft there means increased loss of head and increased cost of pumping. Increased draft on these wells has increased the cost of fuel at Gwinnett Street Station in the past 6 years about 22 per cent. The depression of the water in the wells below sea level brings to consideration the safety of lowering much further the water table without danger of drawing brackish water from the ocean. The wells at River Station are 30 years old, several of them are in poor condition, they are so closely grouped as to interfere too much with one another, and they can not be safely depended on for an increased supply for any considerable length of time. These considerations make it advisable to provide immediately for increased source of supply. It was proposed by the able consulting engineer who designed Gwinnett Street Station to extend the brick conduit toward River Station and to add wells to the system in that direction. The immediate necessity of the city for increased supply at minimum construction cost makes the extension of Gwinnett Street Station the only feasible solution of the emergency. Mr. E. R. Conant, chief engineer, in a report dated November 18, 1914, recommended construction of additional wells, construction of a storage reservoir, reconstruction of the leaky conduit, MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 73 and discontinuance of pumping at River Station. In so far as this is a pressing emergency the advisability of expenditure in this manner can not be questioned. The city is in urgent need of increased supply for fire protection. In consideration of this emergency, however, it should not be forgotten that the old brick conduit is now leaky and in poor condition, and its replacement by a cast-iron lead-jointed conduit should be included in the emergency repairs. In view of the present local level of the ground water in the vicinity of Gwinnett Street Station and the certain knowledge that the ground water level has been greatly depressed by excessive draft and will continue to be so depressed by the much greater draft to be put on it locally by additional wells, it should be recognized that this provision of additional wells and additional pumping equipment with reconstruction of the conduit is temporary and will not provide adequate supply for the City of Savannah for an indefinite length of time. The only permanent solutions of the water-supply problem are to construct a new system of wells and a new pumping station 3 or 4 miles south of Gwinnett Street Station or to construct a new pumping station and a filtration plant taking water either from Savannah or Ogeechee River. These two propositions are briefly discussed in the following sections. It should be understood that the estimates of cost are only roughly approximate and are given only to convey an idea of the expenditures involved. These alternatives should be made the subject of careful engineering and sanitary study, and plans for the adoption of one or the other should be prepared and carried into effect before the present projected additional supply at Gwinnett Street Station shall have become equalled by the consumption. A synopsis of some of the observations involved in such study is appended to this report. ADDITIONAL GROUND-WATER SUPPLY AND PUMPING STATION Increase of the supply by constructing another system similar to that at Gwinnett Street Station may be considered. In view of the local lowering of the static level such an expensive 74 MAYOR'S AN'XUAL REPORT station should be located not less than 3 or 4 miles south of Gwinnett Street Station in order that it may safely be depended on as a source of supply for a reasonable number of years. The consumption of water has increased more than 50 per cent, since 1893, when Gwinnett Street Station was put into operation. At the present per capita consumption and the present rate of increase of population, the average daily consumption in 1920 will be 12,000,000 gallons and in 1930 about 15,000,000 gallons; that is, 5 years hence the consumption will be 2,- 000,000 gallons a day, or 20 per cent, more than at present, and in 10 years hence 5,000,000 gallons a day, or 50 per cent, more than at present; it may be estimated on this basis that another station of the same type and size as Gwinnett Street Station would furnish sufficient additional water for the city for not more than 20 years, before the end of which time it would be necessary to provide still additional source of supply. Gwinnett Street Station has cost for construction about $480,000 and its duplication at another place would now probably cost $500,000. The cost of construction of new wells and well attachments for such a station in distinction from pumping machinery may be roughly estimated on the basis of the original costs of Gwinnett Street Station as follows: Cost of new wells and attachments exclusive of land: Twelve wells 500 feet deep and 1,000 feet apart, complete __________________$30,000.00 Connecting wells to conduit _________ 4,000.00 Cast-iron conduit ________________ 55,000.00 Wet well ____________________ 12,000.00 Two compressors and connections installed_ 55,000.00 Housing of compressors and wet well_____ 40,000.00 Incidentals, 10 per cent. ____________ 20,000.00 Engineering and other top costs, 6 per cent_ 13,000.00 Total _____________________$229,000.00 Or, roundly, $230,000.00. MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 75 The cost of construction of new pumping equipment for the ground-water plant may also be roughly estimated from the original cost of Gwinnett Street Station. No charge is included for water mains or connections because a similar cost would apply to a pumping station at a filtration plant. Cost of ground-water pumping equipment exclusive of land or water mains: Two pumps, 10,000,000 gallons each _____$ 80,000.00 Housing of pumps and boilers ________ 40,000.00 Boilers _____________________ 25,000.00 Incidentals, 10 per cent. ___________ 16,000.00 "\\ Engineering and other top costs, 6 per cent_ 10,000.00 Total ______________________ $171,000.00 Or, roundly, $1 70,000.00. The cost of maintenance and operation of a new station ( would be greater than the present cost of operation of Gwinnett t' Street Station (1) through increased cost of fuel because a large ^ part of the power consumed at Gwinnett Street Station is now furnished by the city from the garbage crematory, (2) by in- '.j, creased cost of fuel transportation, and (3) by increased power , for pumping through a 3- or 4-mile water main. *l The annual cost of maintenance and operation of a new ,'tj pumping station at a new ground-water plant can be estimated "f from the present and past cost of operation of Gwinnett Street T Station (see Table 6). It is calculated below for 1925 on the ^ assumption that Gwinnett Street Station would then supply 10,- 000,000 gallons a day as it does now, that the new station would supply 5,000,000 gallons a day, and that River Station would be shut down. u j Annual cost of maintenance and operation of new pumping station at new ground-water plant: Salaries _____________ _______$ 18,000.00 Fuel and supplies ______________ 15,000.00 I 5 76 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT Repairs _____________________ 1,700.00 Incidentals ___________________ 700.00 Total per annum______________$ 35,400.00 The cost of raising the water from the wells may be roughly estimated as one-third the salaries, and one-half the fuel, repairs, and incidentals, or about $15,000 per annum. The conditions of porosity of the water-bearing strata and the depth to water 3 or 4 miles south of the present station would probably be similar to those at the present station, and the static level would probably be nearly but not quite that of Springfield well in 1890. These are, however, assumptions that must be proved by putting down test wells before any extended operations are contemplated for the construction of a new station. FILTRATION OF SAVANNAH RIVER WATER Another and what may be a more attractive proposition is to procure a new supply by filtering the water of Savannah River. This large stream will furnish water for the city for an indefinite period and the filtration plant, pumping plant, and intake may be constructed at one place, operated as one plant, and designed to allow for construction of additional units of each type as the consumption increases. Tables 25 and 26 show the mean monthly and minimum discharges of Savannah River at Augusta, Ga., and Woodlawn, S. C. The results of complete mineral analyses of water from Savannah River at Augusta, taken through a period of one year and analyzed in composites of 10 consecutive samples are given in table 24. The analyses show that the water, though muddy, is very soft and low in mineral content and is in every way suitable from a mineral standpoint as a source of domestic supply. Mechanical, rather than slow sand, filtration, would probably be the better method of purification as the suspended matter in the stream is at times too fine to be removed completely by slow sand filtration. It has the added advantages of lower cost of construction and smaller area of land occupied. Some of the advantages of a river supply may be noted: MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT ___77 1. The water from the river is softer than the well water and therefore more desirable for use in boilers, laundries, and households. The well water is practically unused in boilers because softer surface water is now readily available for railroads and for manufacturing. The introduction of a filtered surface water would doubtless result in the sale of city water to several large consumers not now using city water. 2. The entire plant would be permanently located at one place for an indefinite period and it could be expanded at low cost to meet demand for increased supply. 3. The cost of maintenance and operation, according to the rough estimates, would be less than that of Gwinnett Street Station plus the cost of maintaining and operating another station like Gwinnett Street Station. The only economic disadvantage seems to be the abandonment of the present pumping station, which is economically supplied with power from the garbage reduction works. In reference to this point, it may be said that the Gwinnett Street Station has been in continuous operation for 23 years and must be in operation at least 6 years before a new plant is completed and will have, therefore, cost the city annually only 3.5 per cent, of the total capitalization, $480,000. It might also be possible to utilize at the new station the pumps now at Gwinnett Street Station, as they are apparently capable of efficient duty for a long time. Johnson* estimates the cost of construction of mechanical ' ^ filters in this country, except for places at which very unusual features are encountered, at about $12,000 per million gallons of daily capacity, exclusive of pumps. Comparison of this estimate with the costs of several plants now in operation shows that it is reasonable. He estimates the cost of maintenance and operation at $3 to $5 per million gallons of water filtered, exclusive of pumping and interest on investment. The larger the plant the lower the unit cost of filtration; on the other hand, the more coagulant required the greater the cost of operation. As a filtration plant at Savannah should have an initial capacity of at *Johnson, Geo. A., The purification of public water supplies; U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper 315, pp. 54-63. 78 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT least 20,000,000 gallons a day the construction of it on the above basis would cost about $240,000, to which should be added the cost of a new pumping station and the cost of low-duty pumps for supplying the filters. The cost of maintenance and operation, exclusive of interest and depreciation and pumping would be $11,000 to $18,000 a year with the present average consumption of 10,000,000 gallons a day and $17,000 to $28,000 a year with a daily consumption of 15,000,000 gallons 10 or 15 years hence. Thus the cost of construction of filters would be about $240,- 000 as compared with about $230,000 for a new system of wells. The annual cost of maintenance with the present consumption of 10,000,000 gallons a day would be about $11,000 to $18,000 as compared with the present annual cost of procuring ground water, exclusive of pumping into the mains at Gwinnett Street Station and River Station, of about $23.000. The annual cost of maintenance and operation of filters with a daily consumption 10 years hence of 15,000,000 gallons would be $17,000 to $28,000 as compared with an annual cost of procuring the same amount from wells at Gwinnett Street Station and a new station of about $29.000. Thus the initial cost, exclusive of pumping, would be $10,000 greater but the cost of maintenance and operation would be less than that of a ground-water system. The operation of a filtration plant would require as accessories in the same place low-duty centrifugal pumps for supplying the filters and a high-duty pumping station of 20,000,000 gallons daily working capacity to replace Gwinnett Street and River stations and the projected ground-water plant. The pumps at Gwinnett Street Station would be available for reserve at this station. Cost of construction of pumping station at filtration plant exclusive of land and water mains: Two high-duty pumps, capacity 10,000,000 gallons each ___________________$ 80,000.00 Five centrifugal pumps, 5,000,000 gallons ea. 15,000.00 Boilers ______________________ 30,000.00 Housing for pumps and boilers________ 80,000.00 $205,000.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 79 Incidentals, 10 per cent. ____________ 20,500.00 Engineering and other top costs, 6 per cent_ 13,500.00 Total _____________________$ 81,000.00 This charge of $81,000 per annum may be compared with that of $40,000 per annum, the present cost of operation of Gwinnett Street Station plus $35,400, the estimated cost of operation of a new' ground-water pumping system, or about $75,000. The difference between these rough estimates is insignificant. The present cost per annum of pumping 10,000,000 gallons of water a day at two stations is about $52,000. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE WATER OF SAVANNAH RIVER Daily samples of water were collected at the waterworks intake above Augusta, Ga., by the United States Geological Survey from October 25, 1906, to October 22, 1907, inclusive. These were united in sets of 10 consecutive samples and analyses were made from the composites thus obtained. The results of the analyses are given in table 24. Total _____________________$239,000.00 Or, roundly, $240,000.00. This would make the total cost of construction of filtration plant, with pumping station, exclusive of land and water mains, , about $480,000, or practically the present construction charge against Gwinnett Street Station. The annual cost of maintenance and operation of the entire U' plant on an estimated daily consumption 10 years hence of 15,- 000,000 gallons may be roughly approximated as follows: Annual cost of maintenance and operation of filtration plant and pumping station in 1925: Filtration, 15,000,000 gallons a day _____$ 28,000.00 Salaries for pumping station ________ 20,000.00 Fuel and supplies _______________ 30,000.00 Repairs and incidentals ____________ 3,000.00 TABLE 24MINERAL ANALYSES of WATER from SAVANNAH RIVER Near AUGUSTA, GA.* (Parts Per Million Unless Otherwise Stated) Dato (l!>0(!-7) Ki'om Oct. 23 Nov. 4 Nov. 14 Nov. 24 Dec. 4 Dec. 14 Dec. 24 Jan. 3 Jan. 13 Jan. 23 Feb. 3 Feb. 13 Mar. 13 Mar. 23 Apr. 2 Apr. 12 Apr. 22 May 2 May 12 To Novr~3 Nov. 13 Nov. 23 Dec. 3 Dec. 13 Dec. 23 Jan. 2 Jan. 12 Jan. 22 Feb. 2 Feb. 12 Feb. 22 Mar. 22 Apr. 1 Apr. 11 Apr. 21 May 1 May 11 May 22 4-1* 3 H ~45 40 35 40 55 65 85 60 16 60 150 20 22 15 45 210 340 265 45 3 0) "" MS "33 17 12 17 20 22 55 46 10 41 127 17 15 14 42 205 316 248 38 *j '3c II So 0.73 .42 .34 .42 .36 .34 .65 .77 .62 .68 .85 .85 .68 .93 .93 .98 .93 .94 .84 I O t3 H _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3.2 3 I w 21 28 32 32 34 31 36 24 17 30 23 13 12 20 23 26 20 17 37 fe c 1 0.20 .30 .20 .30 .30 .40 .7 .40 .40 .7 1.2 .9 .9 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 .22 "ri O s 3 n U 5.4 6.2 4.4 4.9 6.4 6.2 3.9 3.9 6.0 8.2 5.4 7.6 5.6 8.4 8.4 7.6 5,5 7.2 5.9 to g 3 1 S s 1.2 Tr. Tr. Tr. 3.2 2.8 Tr. 1.6 4.8 2.8 .8 1.2 Tr. Tr. Tr. Tr. Tr. 1.6 .4 a csQ IJJ + w _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ 13 ~ 4 *^ g m i i 0.0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 west| Mean JLowestj Mean [Lowest January _ _ _ _ _ _ February March _ __ ____ _ April _ __ ___ _ _ _ _ _ May June _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ July _ _ __ August _ _ _ _ ___ __ _ September ___ ___ _ _ _ October ______ ___ ___ __ November ____ _ _______ _ December _ ___ _ ____ _ Year ____ _ _ _ ___ _ . 23,400 10,300 18,900 10,500 8,210 12,600 16,100 14,400 16,500 16,000 9,030 9,780 13,800 9,140 7,540 7,230 7,080 5,760 5,220 5,760 8,170 8,170 8,490 7,540 7,230 5.220 10,500 12,900 9,780 9,550 7,220 7,840 6,810 5,370 6,070 3,790 9,780 18,900 9,040 7,230 7,380 6,180 5,760 5,490 4,700 3,960 3,280 2,640 2,850 3,060 5,360 2,640 19,700 25,700 17,300 19,100 9,820 12,800 10,300 26,300 10,400 8,920 9,890 14,200 15,400 8,660 10,900 8,010 9,830 7,700 6,630 5,220 4,960 6,500 4,960 5,620 6,330 4,960 12,900 21,000 22,300 9,870 16,500 19,100 13,100 11,300 8,240 6,780 4,650 7,020 12,700 7,700 6,080 11,000 7,700 7,560 8,620 7,000 5,350 5,110 4,420 3,980 4,090 3,980 8,760 14,000 12,700 7,060 11,100 10,500 3,980 6,330 6,200 5,230 5,000 5,590 w a O fd Compiled from data in U. S, Geol. Survey Water-Supply Papers 204, 242, 262, and 282. fThe monthly estimates from August to December, 1908, are liable to some error and should be used with caution. Measurements in 1909 and in January 1910 indicate that the obstruction of the stream by a span of iron bridge crosswise in the main channel a short distance near the station altered the channel conditions and necessitated a new rating for 1909 and 1910. 00 in 86. MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT FILTRATION OF OGEECHEE RIVER WATER As a project of filtering the water of Ogeechee River is regarded favorably by some it is well to include studies of this stream with those of Savannah River. The arguments in favor of using Ogeechee River water are briefly (1) the city now owns a right of way to Ogeechee River in the bed of old Savannah and Ogeechee Canal; (2) the water of Ogeechee River is believed to cany less suspended matter than that of Savannah River and if this is so it would cost less to filter; (3) brackish water now runs to the docks at Savannah and it is feared that it might eventually reach an intake in Savannah River. The possession of a right of way is of course a distiifbt financial advantage though it is outweighed by other considerations. Though the water of the Ogeechee may carry less suspended matter it is much more highly colored and probably lower in alkalinity than the water of Savannah River and these factors would increase the cost of filtration of Ogeechee River water. The proper location of an intake iri Savannah River would be determined by the results of chemical examinations of the river water to determine how far up brackish water may reach. The drainage basin of Ogeechee River above the entrance of Canoochee River covers about 3,800 square miles and including Canoochee River about 5,100 square miles. No extensive measurements of stream discharge in this stream are available but the discharge would be much less than that of Savannah River which drains an area above Savannah of about 11,000 square miles, heading in the Piedmont Plateau region, whereas Ogeechee River heads in the Coastal Plain and drains a much greater proportion of swamp land. The average density of population in Savannah River drainage basin was about 49 persons per square mile and in Ogeechee River basin above the Canoochee about 27 persons per square mile in 1915. Though the sewage of Augusta, Ga., enters Savannah River this pollution is 125 miles above the City of Savannah and would not involve serious trouble in connection with filtration. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 87 SANITARY CONDITIONS The sanitary condition of the city supply has been carefully studied under the direction of Dr. W. F. Brunner, health officer, and serial bacteriological examinations have been made. General sanitary conditions were discussed in the preliminary report by Stephenson and Dole, dated July 29, 1915. In view of the occasional recurrence of B. coli in the water supply and the recurrence of conditions that will naturally accompany projected repairs the writer is of the opinion that (1) the chlorine gas apparatus at Gwinnett Street Station should be immediately put into condition for operation and operated when in the opinion of the health officer its operation is advisable; (2) the hypochlorite apparatus at River Station should be kept in good working order and operated similarly; (3) the portion of the brick conduit at Gwinnett Street Station between well 7 and the pumping station not already repaired should be cleaned and repaired by caulking and plastering, inside or outside as indicated, as soon as this repair is feasible; (4) the regular bacteriological examinations of both water supplies should be continued indefinitely; (5) the automatic valves excluding surface water at privately-owned plants should be inspected, tested, recorded, and periodically examined under the direction and supervision of both the health officer and the chief engineer; and (6) all deep wells active or abandoned within the city jurisdiction should be inspected and recorded, and adequate provision should be made for protection of the city supply when private wells are abandoned or their use discontinued. Constant attention to these matters is necessary for proper prevention of pollution of the city water supply. . STUDY OF WATER CONDITIONS The proposed extensions of the water supply and the probable change of source in the near future make it highly necessary for the city to conduct certain regular studies of ground-water and surface-water conditions in order to obtain the detailed information that will be required for properly planning future de- 88 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT velopments. These studies involve relatively little expense and their performance in advance of construction is necessary if improvements are to be made efficiently and economically. (1). Systematic observations of depletion of the groundwater supply should be conducted. This involves regular observations of drawdown in relation to pumpage at both stations. The speed of the compressors and the air pressure should be regularly recorded. A small well at River Station could doubtless be spared for regular observations of drawdown. Regular observations of drawdown should be made near the middle of the series of wells at Gwinnett Street Station; it will doubtless prove advisable to sink a 4-inch well 500 feet deep near well No. 6 or No. 7 and to provide it at the top with a water-tight well 4 feet in diameter by 30 feet deep in which a recording gage could be installed. Sufficient information should be obtained regarding the static head of deep wells in the city and in outlying districts south and east of the city to enable plotting of the ground-water level. The static head and chlorine content of several wells east of the city should be determined as often as six times a year. (2). Systematic studies should be conducted on the physical, chemical, and bacteriological conditions of the water of Ogeechee and Savannah rivers. This involves selection of proper sampling stations in reference to the possible location of intakes. The frequency and number of examinations should include at least weekly determinations of chlorine, alkalinity, color, suspended matter, bacteria per cubic centimeter, and B. coli at several points in cross sections of each stream. It would be well to make monthly sanitary analyses of water from at least three points in the cross section of each stream, including determinations of nitrogen in its various forms. For this purpose the laboratory should be equipped for chemical analysis of water. (3). Daily gagings should be made of both streams at selected stations and the influence of tide should be observed. $4). The under run of brackish water in Savannah River should be studied by systematic determination of chlorine in several cross-sections. MAYOR'S AXNUAL REPORT 89 (5). Careful analyses of costs of operation and maintenance of the present waterworks should be made. The results of these studies will form the basis for future improvements of the system in an efficient economical manner. They may properly be undertaken by the present health office and engineering personnel with additional assistants and with advice from specialists in waterworks construction. R. B. DOLE, Chemist. REPORT OF HAZEN, WHIPPLE & FULLER BY PROF. GEO. C. WHIPPLE UPON CONDITION OF WATER SUPPLY OF SAVANNAH HAZEN, WHIPPLE & FULLER Construction Civil Engineers, Forty-Second Street Bldg., 30 East Forty-Second Street, New York Telephone, 5911 Murray Hill Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 20, 1915. To the Honorable, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Savannah, Ga. Gentlemen: At the request of Mr. E. R. Conant, chief engineer, I have made an investigation of the condition of the water supply of your city with reference to its quality, its sufficiency arid the future needs of the city. I arrived in Savannah on Thursday, September 2, and remained until Wednesday, September 8. During this time I made as careful an examination of the plant as was possible and studied the records of the water department and health department, being shown every courtesy by the chief engineer, Mr. J. P. Figg, the superintendent of the water works, Dr. W. F. Brunner, the health officer, Dr. V. H. Bassett, city bacteriologist, and other officials to- all whom I wish to extend my thanks for their co-operation. I was also shown the report recently made by Messrs. L. W. Stephenson and R. B. Dole of the United States Geological Survey. On September 6 I met the members of the board of aldermen and informally reported the results of my findings. I now beg to present a report of the investigation which will include the results of a few observations and analyses made since the day of our meeting. 94 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLY The city is wholly supplied with artesian well water pumped by means of the air lift. There are said to be no surface wells used in the city, but several of the manufacturing concerns, railroads and large buildings have their own independent artesian wells. The well water is hard and river water is used for boiler purposes in many places, this being much softer. The principal pumping station of the city is at Gwinnett street, where the supply is obtained from twelve 12-inch wells located 300 feet apart on Stiles avenue, and the Louisville road, at depths of 500 to 600 feet, and from the Springfield well, 1,550 feet deep on Gwinnett street. The twelve wells discharge into a brick reservoir conduit 6 feet in diameter and 3,000 feet long, which terminates in a concrete well (capacity 65,000 gallons) within the pumping station and from which the pumps take wat- r. The Springfield well has a separate pipe to this pump well. There are two air compressors, each with a rated capacity of 1,800 cubic feet of free air per minute, used to raise the water from the wells to the brick conduit, and two Holly pumps, each with a capacity of 9.5 million gallons a day, which force the water into the 42-inch main leading to the city distribution system. This system was installed in 1892. Originally the wells flowed naturally into the conduit, but as their head gradually failed it became necessary to raise the water by power and the air lift was installed in July, 1902. Prior to the establishment of the Gwinnett street works the supply was obtained from the pumping station at the river, where the river water was used from 1882 to 1887, river and well water from 1887 to 1891-and artesian water only since 1891. The station was shut down from 1903 to 1908, inclusive, but since 1909 has been operated as a supplementary and reserve station, water being pumped only during the day time and for fire purposes when needed. There are 25 wells, but less than half of them are now available for actual service. Several have been recently filled because of fear of contamination. The air lift is used, but the station has but one air compressor, which has a MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 95 capacity of 800 cubic feet of free air per minute. There are two main pumps, both old, but said to be in fair condition. They have capacities of 5 and 7.5 million gallons a day, but cannot be used together. Water is delivered to the city through a 24-inch force main, which enters the down-town section not far from the most congested area. The total capacity of the two plants working together under the most favorable conditions may be said to be about 22,000,000 gallons a day for a short period of timesay 24 hours, or such as would cover the time of a severe fire. Of this supply about 17,000,000 would be obtained from Gwinnett street with both pumps working, and 5,000,000 from the River station, the maximum capacity of the wells now there. This supply has been recently curtailed by about 2,000,000 gallons on account of filling certain wells. CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER Until the present year no systematic analyses of the water supply appears to have been made. A few scattered bacteriological tests have been made from time to time, but as they were found to be satisfactory no records of them were kept. Being derived from great depths there was no reason to think the water to be anything but safe, and there was nothing in the records of the vital statistics of the city to cast suspicion on the watera fact which is still true at this date. I have carefully studied the typhoid fever statistics (and also those of malaria, a disease often confused with typhoid fever in the records) and can find nothing to indicate that the water supply has played any part in the spread of the disease in Savannah. Yet when, during the latter part of 1914 and the beginning of the present year, Dr. F. R. Ridlon of the United States public health service, began a study of the water supply as a part of a systematic study of all water supplies served to passengers by interstate common carriers in the United States, it was found that the bacteriological analyses of the water supply of Savannah were not satisfactory. The numbers of bacteria were higher 96 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT than they should be and the presence of B. coli, an organism indicative of contamination with fecal matter of animal or human origin, was observed. In fact, the water failed to comply with the standards set by a commission appointed by the secretary of the treasury (of which commission I happened to be a member). These standards are rather strict so far as B. coli is concerned, and there are many public water supplies of American cities which fail to come up to them, and some of these supplies are generally regarded as satisfactory. The numbers of B. coli actually found in the Savannah water have not been as large as ' the numbers found in the water supplies of many unfiltered and some filtered supplies of the country. But an artesian supply like that of Savannah ought easily to comply with the United States government standard so far as B. coli is concerned. In such a supply B. coli should be practically absent. The contamination of the Savannah water supply has at no time been excessive and there is no evidence to show that it has actually done harm. The local department of health was amply justified, however, in conducting an active investigation to discover why the numbers of bacteria were higher than they should be. and the studies made by Dr. F. R. Ridlon, Dr. Brunner, Dr. Bassett, and by Messrs. Stephenson and Dole disclosed sources of contamination hitherto unsuspected and which were without question a menace to the health of the city. It was indeed fortunate that they were discovered before trouble actually occurred. In connection with this study several hundred analyses of the water at different points in the supply have been made by Dr. Bassett. I will not attempt to analyze these results in detail but instead will refer to the conclusions which may be reasonably drawn from them and from experience with other similar supplies. THE AQUIFER The first question that naturally arises is: Does the deep lying ground water contain bacteria in any such numbers as those found? MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 97 We cannot answer this definitely from the data at hand, but the chances are strongly against it. The water probably enters the ground at a distance of fifty or seventy-five miles and flows at a very low velocity through porous materials until it is withdrawn through its wells at Savannah. During this long flow all dangerous bacteria would die or be removed so that the deep ground water at Savannah may be regarded as originally safe. It is not absolutely certain, however, that the water in the ground would remain sterile, because in limestone formations the channels are often large and the process of filtration incomplete. In many wells of the country bacteria similar in almost all respects to B. coli have been found, and they have presented problems of peculiar difficulty in the interpretation of the bacteriological results. Again in a region where wells abound there is always a chance that some abandoned well hole may permit f the downward flow of surface water or water from near the surface of the ground. The fact that most of the wells known to be tight have given good results when individually tested, is a strong indication that the deep lying ground water which furnishes the supply of the city is uncontaminated. Care should be taken, however, of all abandoned wells, lest pollution of the water occur. This can be done by plugging the wells at proper depths. The city should maintain a list of all existing deep wells and keep records of all new wells dug, whether public or private, and inspections made in order that this matter be not lost sight of. If the bacteria are not found in the ground water and are found in the tap water they must enter somewhere. Let us consider some of the possibilities. RIVER STATION It was found that in some cases surface water was entering the wells at the River Station. The wells numbered 1 to 7 were put down in 1887-8, and hence are more than a quarter of a century old. They are double cased, the pipes being apparently of wrought iron. The well water is not corrosive., being hard and containing but little free carbonic acid, but the outer tube 98 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT is exposed to the action of the upper ground waters, which may be corrosive. In fact, when the casing of well No. 4 was drawn up (it parted at a depth of about sixty feet, although 136 feet deep) one length contained a hole half an inch in diameter caused apparently by exterior corrosion. This permitted water to enter the outer casing and flow downward between the casings and out through the well into the supply. That polluted water entered in this way was demonstrated by the bacteriological results and by actual tests with colored dyes. Whether there are other holes in the old well tubes is unknown, but not at all improbable, especially as it is said that iron pryrites is found in the region. In other cases it was found that where the well tubes had been extended upward by the addition of short pieces of pipe the flanges of the outer casings had not been properly bolted and consequently leaked. This also gave opportunity for the entrance of polluted surface water. Another possible source of pollution was found in leaks in the horizontal pipes connecting the wells. The leaks in the pipes and well heads have been repaired as far as they are known to exist, but the search has not been entirely completed for certain wells seldom used. The only method of telling whether the well casings leak is that of continued bacteriological tests. There seems to be no chance of any water being drawn by the pump from the old river intake under the conditions now existing. As a precautionary measure certain of the wells which are now badly located, were recently disconnected and plugged. This was a drastic remedy, and while justified as a measure looking towards the permanent improvement of the supply, it has temporarily reduced the quantity of water available for fire protection by about two million gallons, thus making an immediate extension of the works all the more imperative. The water at the river station is pumped by the air lift into a circular concrete reservoir which has been but recently covered. This offered possibilities of bacterial contamination, for besides the possible danger of inward leakage of ground water there MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 99 was the added chance of bacteria and B. coli being added to the water from the dust of the air, the droppings of birds and animals, and the actual multiplication of bacteria and other organisms in the reservoir itself. The roof will do away with this danger of a considerable extent. I see no reason to believe that these sources of contamination appeared suddenly during the present year. The bacteriological tests made prior to 1915 are all too few to be used as an index of past conditions. It is much more reasonable to suppose that the troubles have been gradually developing during the last few years. GWINNETT STREET STATION The analyses of the Gwinnett street station have shown the water to be better than that pumped at the River station, but yet at times unsatisfactory. In seeking for the cause it was found that a portion of the pipe line leading from the well to the station was not cast iron, but tile, through the joints of which roots had penetrated. This has been replaced with cast iron pipe. The wells of this system were found to have been covered with earth and through the ventilators there was some chance for the admission of dust and surface water. These conditions have been largely rectified, but there is still some work to be done. The brick conduit, which is usually called the reservoir, had been partially inspected before my arrival. The inspection was completed in my presence. In general it was found to be in fair condition, but in several places there were inward leaks of surface water, and in one or two of these the conditions were bad. These will be referred to later. Probably the amount of contamination received by the Gwinnett street works has been small. The pump well in the pumping station is not covered, is subject to the contamination from the excrement of birds, which at times enter the building in large numbers. Dust is blown in from the street and carried in by the feet of persons who walk over the wood platform above the basin. There is no evidence of inward leakage of ground water. 100 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Thus it will be seen that while the water in the aquifer may be uncontaminated there are chances for bacteria to enter the system, and perfect sterility or even absolute freedom from B. coli is not to be expected. Even the air used to raise the water from the well contains bacteria and B. coli, and on windy days this may be a factor,though always a minor one and usually negligible. Then it must be remembered years ago river water was pumped and even now, after the lapse of many years, it is not improbable that some deposits of mud exist in dead ends in the pipe system throughout the city. RIVER WATER CONNECTIONS There is another possible source of trouble, namely, the connections of the mains and service pipes, in railroad yards and factories along the shore with pipes which receive water from the river. River water is used for boiler purposes and in some cases as an auxiliary supply for the sprinkler systems which protect buildings against fire. In some cases the pipes carrying river water are physically connected with the city pipes, check valves being used to prevent the river water on the mill side of the check from entering the city pipes. These connections are of long standing. Their number, their location, their condition, the relative pressures on opposing sides of the valve, are not matters of record as they should be. They may all be in a satisfactory condition, but such connections with old and rusty valves, liable to be kept open by the inclusion of a nodule of rust or by a twig, have caused epidemics of typhoid fever in other cities. Although a detail of administration, it is nevertheless a matter of importance, and should be regularly looked after. DRAINAGE SYSTEM Recent extensions of the drainage system have made it necessary to cut the water pipes in some places. At such times a temporary local fouling of the water has occurred. This may at times have been the cause of certain high bacterial counts. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 101 DISINFECTION OF THE WATER When it was found that the supply was subject to contamination in the ways indicated the health officer caused the water to be disinfected. A temporary rig for applying bleaching powder was installed at the River station, and since June 21st both waters have been disinfected with this chemical, using from 6 to 10 pounds per million gallons of water. This was the best course to pursue, but the method used has been so crude, and the application of the chemical so irregular, that some water has been overdosed, giving rise to odors in the city, while some water has been underdosed and thus imperfectly disinfected. On the whole the benefits have been marked, particularly in the reduction of B. coli. At the River station reservoir the samples collected between February 1st and June 21st contained on an average of 64 B. coli per litre; since June 21st, 6 per litre. At the city hall the average number of B. coli per litre before June 21st was 160, since that date, 35. The United States government standard limit for B. coli may be said to be about 150 per litre. (One litre is about a quart.) These results are not altogether satisfactory and indicate that not all leaks have been found and that disinfection is not as thorough as desirable. Yet, in my opinion, the present chance of infection due to the use of the water is negligible. If I lived in Savannah I should not hesitate to drink the water without boiling. In my opinion, however, the chances of undiscoverable leakages at the River station are so numerous that a more substantial apparatus for applying bleaching powder should be installed and used at all times whenever the station is operated. The present location of the apparatus over' the reservoir is objectionable. At the Gwinnett street station the use of a disinfectant should be discontinued as soon as repairs on the brick conduit have been completed. Between well No. 7 and well No. 8 the conduit was built with a sag in order to pass under the Ogeechee canal and a drainage ditch. Trouble existed at this point at the time of construe- 102 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT tion. Settlement occurred, and later the construction of a railroad bank and the raising of the grade of the street increased the load on the arch to such an extent that cracks occurred at the quarters of the circle. Repairs were made about 1900, but at the time of our recent inspection it was found that for a distance of about 250 feet the conduit was leaky, and as the tile pipe which conveyed the water of the polluted drainage ditch across (and above) the brick conduit was also cracked, there was opportunity for the polluted water to get into the water supply. The fact that the soil was largely clay prevented any rapid inflow of water, so that actually the pollution was probably small. The situation was a serious one however. Measurements showed that the arch had settled so that instead of being circular the horizontal diameter was from 7 to 9 inches longer than the vertical diameter, with wide cracks at the top and bottom and at the springing line. It was decided that this part of the conduit should be rebuilt and protected against further leakage by inserting a steel (or cast iron) pipe inside of the brick conduit, filling the space between with concrete. The tile drain was also to be replaced by a cast iron pipe. These repairs were well under way before I left the city. In order to provide for an emergency call for fire protection a temporary by-pass is being constructed around the sag in order that water may be obtained from wells 9, 10, 11 and 12. -It was fortunate that this condition was discovered, for a break in the conduit at the sag would have temporarily deprived the city of water and caused a serious pollution of the supply. The inspection showed the existence of a number of minor leaks which can be caulked from the inside, and of a few cracks nearer the pumping station which need to be watched and which may have to be repaired before long from the outside. There is a large amount of sand accumulated in the conduit and this should be removed. At one point between well No. 2 and well No. 3 there is a drainage ditch which crosses and cuts into the brick conduit put in not long ago. It is said to be tight at the present time, but inasmuch as the water carried by the drainage pipe is polluted MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT ___103 it is a condition which may some time in the future suddenly cause trouble, and in the interest of sanitation should be rectified ' by the use of an inverted syphon. As the repair will be a difficult one and might cause a crack in the brick reservoir conduit it i should not be attempted until after the extensions or me plant mentioned beyond have been completed. The crossing should be frequently inspected, meantime. LACK OF ADEQUATE FIRE PROTECTION The present works do not afford adequate fire protection to the city. This was pointed out by the National Board of Fire , Underwriters in a report made by them in January, 1913. The superintendent of waterworks has recommended an additional 4 fifteen million gallon pump at Gwinnett street, but nothing has been done. In my judgment it would be highly imprudent to neglect the matter longer. There has been no increase in pumping capacity for nearly a quarter of a century. Even with all pumps working the demands for water at times of a large fire could scarcely be met, and with one pump shut down for ordinary 1 repairs there would be a serious shortage. It is very doubtful, moreover, if the wells themselves would yield enough water in such a time of stress, and the city has no visible supply of water I above ground There is but one line of pipe between the Gwinnett street station and the city and an accident to that would I throw a burden upon the River station which it could not bear. i To rectify this condition there is needed a new pump at j. Gwinnett street, more wells and a new force main to the city. ; The brick conduit should be extended southerly with its present < diameter some two thousand feet, or preferably there should be a steel conduit to collect the water and a covered masonry reservoir, near the Gwinnett street station, holding at least two million gallons of water, or enough to supply the city for four or i five hours. The latter would have the advantage that it would '*. permit of the shutting down of the compressed air system for i repairs. Estimates of cost should be made, however, before the capacities and details of these enlargements are decided upon. ' 104 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT The air lift method is an expensive method of pumping water. It is probable that power transmitted electrically to pumps located in the individual wells would be cheaper and better for the new wells. PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF THE RIVER STATION At present this station acts as a reserve. The actual quantity of water pumped is scarcely more than a million gallons a day, yet men must be on duty day and night so as to be ready in case of fire. This is an expensive mode of procedure. Considering the precarious quality of the water, the fire hazards which surround this plant, the increasing interference of privately owned wells in this region, the necessity of using bleaching powder continuously with attendant odors difficult to be avoided in a plant intermittenly operated, it is my judgment that arrangements should be made for the discontinuance of this plant after suitable additions have been made to the plant at Gwinnett street. Inasmuch as the 24-inch pipe from this station feeds the business section of Savannah, the new force main from Gwinnett street should be carried northward to connect with this 24-inch line. CONSUMPTION OF WATER In studying the records of the department I have been struck with the large consumption of water in Savannah. The computation of the per capita consumption depends upon the population used. According to the U. S. Census Bureau this, in 1914, was about 70,000 persons. On this basis the per capita consumption was about 142 gallons daily. Local estimates of population are higher. If the census population was ten per cent, less than the true population the per capita consumption would still be nearly 130 gallons daily, a high figure. The following figures are based on the census figures, taking them at their face value, and the published figures for water consumption, themselves in danger of error by not correctly allowing for pump slippage. MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 105 In 1870 the consumption was 60 gallons per capita daily, and in 1880, 68 gallons; these with the river water jn use. In 1890, with well water in use (river water used to supplement the supply), it had increased to 152 gallons. In 1900 it dropped to 107 gallons, and rose to 159 gallons in 1910. The maximum rate occurred in 1911 when it reached 165 gallons. As a result of efforts to curtail waste the per capita consumption dropped to its present figure. When one considers the large proportion of negroes, who as a class use much less water than the white population (because their houses have fewer fixtures), and when one considers the individual wells and river water used by railroads and manufacturing establishments, it must be that this large per capita consumption includes a great amount of waste. Another fact indicating waste is the large night pumpage, which amounts to nearly three-quarters of the daily rate. There cannot be such a large proportion of water actually used at night. The pitometer survey made in 1911 indicated that there were no large leaks in the mains, but that the wastage occurred through innumerable small leaks in the houses. Such leaks are preventable. The flush valves in the sewer also consume much water and should be carefully watched to prevent excessive use and leakage. A daily consumption of 100 gallons per capita ought to suffice for the needs of a city like Savannah, including lawn sprinkling. There are limits to the underground sources and it would be far better for the city to conserve these sources than by extravagance to hasten the day when a return to the use of surface water will be imperative. Restriction of waste will likewise bring immediate return in the form of reduced pumping costs, although it manifestly will cause some expense to property owners here and there to stop the leaks in the plumbing fixtures. This waste restriction will not to any great extent lessen the need of increased capacity of service for fire protection, and will not take the place of the enlargements to the system here recommended. 106 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT METERS If all the water consumers of the city would keep their fixtures tight the desired decrease in the consumption would at once result. But experience has shown that consumers will not permanently keep fixtures tight unless it is for their financial interest to do so. The use of meters supplies the necessary spur and automatically acts as a preventer of waste. With this system it is the negligent who must pay, whereas, at present the careful pay more (in taxes) because of the negligence of their neighbors. Water is a manufactured commodity delivered at the house and should be paid for according to the quantity delivered. At present only the large consumers have metered services. A few house meters were tried in 1895, but soon given up. Evidently, however, the system did not have a fair trial. To be successful the meterage of house services should be practically complete, and a fair scale of meter rates should be adopted. A common method is to establish a minimum charge entitling the consumer to a reasonable quantity of water, and to fix a scale of rates for the use of larger quantities of water in excess of this. To establish equitable rates for large and small consumers entails a study of the cost of the water service and its constituent elements. The per capita income of the Savannah water department is less than $2.00 per yeara figure lower than that of most American cities. The average waterworks' receipts in this country are about $2.50, incomes of $3.00 to $4.00 per capita being not uncommon. I personally believe Savannah would be better off with the meter system, but before resorting to this I recommend that concerted action be taken immediately to restrict waste within the houses, and that the water department look carefully after the mains and the flush tanks and sewers. FUTURE SUPPLY OF THE CITY Savannah is a growing city. In fifteen years its population is likely to reach 100,000 or more. Large cities have higher per MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 107 capita consumptions than small cities. Hence in spite of waste restriction a larger supply must be provided for. Even with an average daily rate of 100 gallons per capita for the year, the maximum draft during the day is liable to run up to fifteen or seventeen million gallons for a city of 100,000, while ten millions more would be needed for fire purposes. In twenty years the quantities of water and the capacities of the system must be even larger. Will the artesian wells yield these large quantities of water? There is no way of telling, because no one can foresee the demand that will be made on the aquifer by other parties than the city of Savannah. The best thing to be done is to keep systematic records of the height of the artesian water in order to determine the rate at which it is being depleted. To this end each well should be so arranged that it can be shut off and its level ascertained, and one or more wells should be systematically observed each.week from this time on. Doubtless the United States Geological Survey would be willing to assist in making a hydrographic study of the aquifer. ' SURFACE WATER SUPPLIES J Aside from the well water supply the city is not well located with respect to available water supplies. The two obvious sources are the Savannah River and the Ogeechee River. Either would require filtration, but either could be satisfactorily filtered | and used if necessary. ; The Savannah River is very muddy. It receives the sewage of the city. It is tidal and said to be brackish at Savannah under certain conditions of the tide. If used, the intake would have to j be located several miles up streamprobably ten miles, and perhaps more. This would greatly increase the cost of the water supply, as it would mean not only filtration but double pumping. , The advantages would be an unlimited supply and a softer water. The Ogeechee River is much cleaner than the Savannah ' River, but has a brownish color, because of the flow through cypress swamps. The color would be removed by filtration. The natural point of intake would be at the upper end of the Ogeechee > 108 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT canal and the pipe line would naturally follow this canal, the distance being something like seventeen miles. To pump water this distance would be expensive; to allow it to flow in the open canal would be unwise, hence the cost of such a project would be expensive. The Ogeechee water is soft. To decolorize it would require the use of alum. This would invite troubles due to the corrosion of pipes and rusty hot water would probably be the result. After being accustomed to the clear artesian water the consumers would find this very troublesome. Evidently it is for the best interest of Savannah to adhere to its well supply for as long as possible, and to take all necessary measures to conserve it. Bearing in mind the possible necessity of using surface water at some distant date, it would be well to secure the cooperation of the U. S. Geological Survey in studying the tidal condition of these rivers and the quality of their waters at different seasons. RECOMMENDATIONS The following is a summary of my recommendations: 1. At the River station all of the wells and connecting pipes, valves, etc., should be made perfectly tight, and put into a good operating condition. Each well should be provided with a tap for obtaining samples and for observing the height or pressure of the water. A new and permanent apparatus should be provided for applying bleaching powder to the water in the suction pipe of the pump. Galvanized iron sides should be placed around the reservoir to exclude light and dust. These repairs should be made as inexpensively at possible, looking towards the future abandonment of the plant. 2. The wells at Gwinnett street should be put into a good clean and operative condition. They should be enclosed in concrete pits with covers, so as to be readily accessible, and each well should be arranged for sampling and for testing the head. The conduit should be repaired and cleaned, the sag strengthened MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 109 and protected against pollution by the use of a steel pipe laid within the conduit, and the drain crossing ultimately removed and replaced by an inverted siphon of cast iron. 3. A new pump of a capacity of about 15,000,000 gallons, capable of operating under a pressure of 70 pounds should be installed at Gwinnett street, with such additional boiler capacity as may be required. The new pump would probably require an addition to the pumping station building. 4. A new force main 36 inches in diameter should be laid from the Gwinnett station to connect with the present 24-inch line from the River station at some point near the Springfield canal. 5. A covered masonry reservoir holding at least 2,000,000 gallons should be constructed at Gwinnett street and connected with the present pump well and with the new pump. 6. At least six new wells should be driven at Gwinnett street, south of the station, in continuation of the present line on which well No. 1 is located. It will probably be advisable to operate these individually by power electrically transmitted from the main station, and to use a steel pipe line rather than brick, conduit to carry the water to the reservoir. 7. Provision should be made for the regular daily analysis of the water from each station, and for such further detailed analyses as may be necessary to establish the tightness of the pipe lines and wells and the efficiency of the disinfection at the River station. '8. The department of health should have its laboratory equipped for the chemical analysis of water as well as for bacteriological tests. 9. The disinfection of the water at Gwinnett street should be discontinued after the repairs to the conduit have been completed. 10. The water department should employ a capable young engineer to work under the direction of the chief engineer, and co-operate with the present superintendent in improving the present condition of the plant, make the surveys necessary for the new works, collect samples of water, study the river water 110 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT connections and check valves in the mills, lay out systematic extensions to the distribution system, systematize and extend the office records, and otherwise improve the service. This will give the superintendent more time to devote to the all-important matter of the pumping station, and the installation of the new machinery. 11. Various matters of detail, which need not be here mentioned, have been discussed with your chief engineer and with the superintendent of water works. CHEMICAL ANALYSES I have been asked to make chemical analyses of various samples of water. Some of these analyses have been made, but other samples have not yet arrived. In order not to postpone the presentation of the report the results of these analyses will be made the subject of a supplementary statement. Respectfully yours. GEORGE C. WHIPPLE. Referred to Committee of the Whole. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF PROF. GEO. G. WHIPPLE UPON ANALYSIS OF THE WATER OF SAVANNAH October 15, 1915. To the Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen, Savannah, Ga. Gentlemen: The following are the results of the analyses of samples of river water collected by me on September 9, 1915, and of samples of well water received from Mr. E. R. Conant, October 1, 1915. SAVANNAH RIVER WATER This sample was collected near the shore opposite the River Station September 9, 1915. It had a brown color due to the presence of suspended matter. (PARTS PER MILLION) Turbidity ______105 Color ________190 (Due in part to suspended matter) OdorFaint, earthy and very faint vegetable. Chlorine ______ 8.5 Total Hardness ___ 20.0 Alkalinity ______ 14.0 Incrustants _____ 6.0 This analysis shows that mechanical filtration would be necessary for the purification of the water and that not only alum, but lime (or soda) would have to be used. This is due to the fact that the water is quite soft. At the time of collection the amount of chlorine in the water was relatively low. 114 -MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT OGEECHEE RIVER WATER This sample was collected on September 9, 1915, at the end of the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal. It had a brownish appearance due chiefly to coloring matter, but in part to turbidity. (PARTS PER MILLION) Turbidity ______ 2 Color ________100 OdorDistinct Vegetable. Chlorine ______ 3.7 Total Hardness ___ 20.5 Alkalinity ______ 14.0 Incrustants _____ 6.5 This analysis shows that mechanical filtration would be needed for the purification of this water on account of its high color. Its hardness was about the same as that of the Savannah River and in addition to alum, lime (or soda) would have to be used in connection with filtration. The chlorine was lower than that in the Savannah River sample collected on the same day. SAMPLES OF WELL WATER The samples of well water were received on October first. The only tests made were those relating to hardness and alkalinity. The results were as follows: (PARTS PER MILLION) Chlorine Total Hardness Alkalinity River Station Well No. I _ 7 ____ 11 _ 12 __ _ 17 . 6.5 _ 7.0 _ _ 6.5 6.7 6.5 89.0 95.0 90.0 103.0 95.0 99.0 97.0 98.0 102.0 99.0 River Station Tap Water (Representing the mixed water from Wells Nos. 1,2, 3,4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 19,) 6.7 98.0 97.0 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 115 Gwinnett Station Springfield Well, 36.0 95.0 123.0 Gwinnett Station Tap at and of Conduit ___-________ 7.0 91.0 100.0 With the exception of the Springfield well the above samples gave substantially the same analysis. The total hardness was found to be about five times as great as that of the water in the Savannah River or Ogeechee River. As is quite common with deep wells on the South Atlantic Coast, the alkalinity exceeded the hardness. This means that the water contains no incrustants, but does contain sodium carbonate, which to some extent mitigates the effects of the hardness in boiler use. The sample from the Springfield well was tested for magnesium and found to contain 25.0 parts per million. The tap sample at the River Station contained 30 parts per million of magnesium. The above analyses were made not for the purpose of determining the sanitary quality of the water, but to ascertain its general character for domestic and industrial use and to enable a comparison to be made between the well water and the river water. It is evident from the analyses that the river water properly filtered could be made satisfactory for domestic and industrial use. It probably would not be quite as clear as the well water. It would be softer, but on the other hand would contain some incrustants. It would be somewhat warmer in temperature during the greater part of the year. On the whole it is my opinion that the filtered surface water would be less satisfactory (for general use than the well water. The analyses here given tend to corroborate my previous recommendation fliat it is for the best interest of the city to hold to the well water supply for as long a time as possible and to take all necessary steps to protect and conserve it. Very respectfully yours, GEO. C. WHIPPLE. FINAL REPORT BY R. B. DOLE United States Chemitt ON THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE WATER SUPPLY OF SAVANNAH DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEYFINAL REPORT OF R. B. DOLE, UNITED STATES CHEMIST, GIVING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE WATER SUPPLY /" OF SAVANNAH September II, 1915. COMPOSITION OF THE WATER SUPPLY OF SAVANNAH, GA. The Springfield well is highest in mineral content, because of its greater content of the alkalies and the acid radicles, particularly sulphate and chloride, and consequently it is less desirable for industrial use. The water is very low in iron and is no harder than the other waters. There is nothing whatever in the analysis to indicate that the mineral constituents of the water would be in any way detrimental to health. Analyses 5 and 7 show that the water from the battery of wells at River Station and that from the battery at Gwinnett Street Station are practically alike in composition. If more wells had been included in the composite for River Station the analyses would undoubtedly have shown that the waters from the two stations are practically identical. Analyses 1 shows a water somewhat higher in alkalies and sulphate but slightly lower in calcium than No. 5; the diflerences, however, are very small. Both analyses represent calcium carbonate waters of moderate mineral content. The waters would not cause foaming and probably would not cause corrosion in boilers. The water from Gwinnett Street Station contains about 147 parts per million or 1.23 pounds per thousand gallons of scale-forming constituents, and that from River Station about 136 parts per million or 1.13 120 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT pounds per thousand gallons. All the waters contain so little iron as to be practically negligible in laundries, dyeworks, or households. The waters from wells Nos. 1, 13, and 19 at River Station are practically identical in composition. The water from well No. 2 at River Station is slightly but definitely higher in total solids, bicarbonate, chlorine, and sulphate. The differences may be an indication that well No. 2 receives water from some stratum nearer the surface than the others, though it is not impossible that its higher mineral content is caused by the light draught on the well during the past 4 or 5 months. None of the above data have any reference whatever to probable pollution of the waters, as they are mineral, not sanitary, analyses. It may be added, however, that the mineral analyses do not indicate the presence of anything deleterious to health. ANALYSES OF WATER FROM SAVANNAH WATERWORKS PARTS PER MILLION CONSTITUENTS 1 2 I 3 Total solids at 180 C._ ______ __ _ _ __ Silica (SiO2 ) ___ __ ._ ___ _ __ Iron (Fe) _ _ ______ __ _________ Calcium (Ca) __ ___________ ___ _ Magnesium (Mg) _____ ____ __ ___ ______ Sodium and potassium (Na-f-K) __ ___ _ Carbonate radicle (CO,) _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Bicarbonate radicle (HCO3 )__ _______ _ _ Sulphate radicle (SO4 ) _______ ____________ Chlorine (Cl) _ _________ __ ________ Nitrate radicle (NO,) _ _____ __ _ Total hardness as CaCO, __ _ 1 __ L __ ___ 186 5.2 120 13 6.5 .15 81 204 4.8 134 26 9.8 Tr. 82 177 5.8 115" 11 5.0 Tr. 81 172 4.8 115 10 5.1 .15 84 176 52 .04 28 7.7 13 5.4 119 10 6.5 .10 84 292 34 .04 18 13 67 6.0 156 39 44 .15 83 183 53 .03 24 7.4 18 5.0 119 15 6.4 .10 82 6 7) CO > X X cl w, by Dr. V. H. Bassett, Bacteriologist of the City of Savannah. 5. Pump vat at end of tunnel, Gwlnnett Street'Station. 6. Outlet of Springfield well, Gwinnett Street Station. 7. Composite of equal parts of Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4. ANALYSES OF WATER FROM SAVANNAH WATERWORKS(Continued) PARTS PER MILLION CONSTITUENTS Total dissolved solids at 180" C. ___ _ ______ __ _ - Silica (SiO..) _ _ _______ _ __ _______ ______ Iron (Fe) _ ___ ________ ' _ __. _______ ____ Calcium (Ca) ___ _ _ ___________ _ _ Magnesium (Mg) _____ __ _ ______ _ ___ __ Sodium and potassium (Na-fK) __ _ _______ ___ Carbonate radicle (CO.,) ______________ ____ __ Bicarbonate radicle (HCO.,) _ _ ___ __ __ _ ______ Sulphate radicle (SO.,) ________ _______ _ _ ___ _ Nitrate radicle (NOn ) _ __ _ __________ - Chlorine (Cl) _ _____ _______ _______ _ _ Organic and volatile matter _ _ _ _____ ___ __ __ Turbidity ___________ _ _ .. __ __ .. _ ________ Suspended matter _ __ _ _ ____ ____ __ Co-efficient of fineness of suspended matter ____ ____ __ 5 176 52 .04 28 7.7 13 5.4 119 10 .10 6.5 6 292 34 .04 18 13 67 6.0 156 39 .15 44 8 220 58 1.0 26 10 17 2.0 170 8.0 .4 7.0 9 229 55 f.4 25 7.2 11.7 11 2.2 11 9.9 __ 10 60 23 .44 5.7 .8 12 .0 30 6.0 .6 2.1 172 142 .77 o CO PI >u o fo "-3 At 100 degrees C. fFe2O3+A12OS. 5. 1'ump vat at end of tunnel, Gwlnnett Street Station. 9. B. Outlet of Springfield well, Gwlnnett Street Station. S. Municipal supply of Sav'h, 12 wells 475 to DOO + ft. deep, and one well 1,550 ft. deep; collected April 11, 10. 1911; analysis by Dr. Edgar Everhart, Atlanta, Ga. Trace of phosphate (PO4). Deep wells former municipal supply of Savannah, 500-fft. deep; sample collected In 1886; C. F. Chandler, analyst. Average composition of the water of Savannah River near Augusta, Ga. . MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 123 For comparison a table is added giving analyses (5) as above, (6) as above, (8) the municipal supply of Savannah from 12 wells 475 to 500+ feet deep and one well 1,550 feet deep, by Dr. Edgar Everhart,* of Atlanta, on a sample collected April 11, 1911, (9) the deep wells formerly the municipal supply of Savannah 500-J- feet deep, by C. F. Chandler,* on a sample collected in 1886, and (10) of Savannah River near Augusta. Daily samples of water were collected in midstream from the highway bridge above Augusta from October 25, 1906, to October 22, 1907. These daily samples were united in composites of 10 consecutive samples, and analyses of the composites thus obtained were made by J. R. Evans, R. B. Dole, Chase Palmer, and W. D. Collins of the United States Geological- Survey. The figures given represent the average of the analyses of the composites. The analyses of the well waters show fair agreement, the differences doubtless being caused by uncertain admixture of the more highly mineralized water from the deep well. After the suspended matter has been removed from the water of Savannah River it is much lower in mineral content than the well water. Its probable content of scale-forming ingredients is 41 parts per million, or 0.34 pound per thousand gallons. The suspended matter ranges from 10 to 450 parts per million during the year. Very truly yours, R. B. DOLE, Chemist. Refer to Water-Supply Paper 341, pages 191 and 192. REPORT OF THE POWER SPECIALTY COMPANY GIVING AN ANALYSIS OF SAVANNAH ARTESIAN WATER USED FOR BOILING AT DESTRUCTOR PLANT POWER SPECIALTY COMPANY 111 Broadway NEW YORK February 10, 1916. E. R. Conant, Chief Engineer, Savannah, Ga. Dear Sir: The samples of water arrived and we have completed our analyses of the same. We report the figures to you below, same being in grains per United States gallon: From Heater Water SOURCE OF SAMPLE to Boiler Column Density __________________ 1.00068 1.00136 Acidity or Alkalinity___________ Alkaline Alkaline Turbidity _________________ 25. Suspended Matter ___________ Total Solids in Solution ________26.82 90.28 Total Organic and Volatile in Solution, 17.02 10.26 Total Minerals in Solution-.______ 9.80 80.02 Iron-Aluminum and Silicon Oxides__ 3.03 .93 Calcium Oxide ______________ 2.33 11.43 Magnesium Oxide ____________ .67 .42 Sodium Oxide ______________ .31 23.29 Chlorine __________________ 1.67 23.91 Sulphuric Anhydride ___________ .70 14.70 Commenting on these analyses, would say, you will quickly note by studying them how rapidly the solids concentrate in the boiler as evaporation goes on, and of course, with as large a per- 128 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT centage of impurity as is present in the original water the solids in the boiler will multiply rapidly. The remedy, of course, is to change the water as often as possible in the boiler. With a water of this kind we should say change every week if a possible thing, but certainly do not run longer than two weeks without changing. The calcium oxide or lime is largely in the form of carbonate of lime and an open feed water heater, where the water is brought up to the boiling point, would be a very great help in precipitating a lot of the impurity and would also keep the boiler free from considerable amount of organic matter which seems to be present in the water. As to the use of a compound, would say, we know of nothing better than graphite for water of this character. The action of graphite is mechanical and not chemical, so there would be no additional solids in solution in the water circulating in the boilers. Strong blowing down should be practiced with the use of graphite. We have requested the United States Graphite Company of this city, who make a specialty of boiler graphite, to write you fully pertaining to their product and its use. We have found it very beneficial. If there is any other information we can furnish we shall certainly be glad to do so upon application. Yours very truly, POWER. SPECIALTY CO., By W. E. Dowd, Jr. REPORT BY E. R. GONANT Chief Engineer UPON THE PRESENT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ITS EXTENSION NOVEMBER 18, 1915 INDEX PAGE History of Artesian Well Supply_______________ 131 Future Supply of Water____________________ 132 Quality of Water _______________________ 134 Pumpage of Water_______________________ 135 Cost of Pumping______________________'__ 136 Description and Condition of Equipment__________ 136 Wells and Conduits.______________________ 136 Necessity for Extension of System_____________ 139 Additional Wells Required__________________ 141 Force Main and Distributing System___________ 142 Meters _____________________________ 143 Drainage Pipe Crossing Conduit_______________ 144 Miscellaneous Work Recently Done_____________ 145 Comparison of Air Lift System with Individual Well Pumps 146 Recommendations __________ 148 Estimates of Cost_______________________ 152 Conclusion _____J.__ _ 154 Savannah, Ga., November 18th, 1915. Honorable Mayor and Aldermen, Savannah, Ga. Gentlemen: In accordance with your request, I am submitting the following report on our present water supply system, its capacity, the efficiency of operation of same, the necessity for extension and my recommendations for extending the supply. In connection with the present supply and future requirements, there is also considered information concerning the past and present available ground water supply, together with the probably availability of this supply as well as surface water supply. HISTORY OF ARTESIAN WELL SUPPLY The first known experiment made in order to obtain an artesian flow was in 1882, by the late Mayor Dan G. Purse. To the surprise of the people a flow of pure water was obtained, so that in 1885, after three wells had been bored in the city and three on Tybee Island, and all of these had resulted satisfactorily, the city, in 1886, bored their first artesian well, and at the end of 1887 the river supply was abandoned. In 1888-1889 the number of wells driven at the old water works site amounted to twenty-three, but by 1890 the demand for water grew to such an extent that the supply from the artesian wells became inadequate, and it was found necessary to again resort to the river supply. At the end of 1890 one of the wells at the Gwinnett Street Station was completed and connected to the system so that it became unnecessary to continue the use of the river water, but this was only temporary, for in 1891 there was some trouble in obtaining a sufficient supply by direct flow, and it was again 132 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT found necessary to resort to the river; then the city adopted a project for increasing the artesian well supply and installing an air lift system, and after same was completed in 1902, the water supply problem was solved, and since then the supply has been obtained solely from the artesian well system. FUTURE SUPPLY OF WATER Before considering an extension of the Water Works System, involving a considerable expenditure of money, we should make as thorough investigation as possible to ascertain if the subterranean supply will be capable of producing a sufficient amount of water for a considerable period of time with the increased draft upon same, and also whether the cost for obtaining the necessary supply by pumping will not be out of proportion to the operating cost of obtaining a surface water supply, but at the same time quality of the supply must be considered. When the artesian wells were first driven they were selfflowing, but in the course of a very few years the static head of the wells increased and the flow rapidly decreased. At the time this gave considerable concern, but after an investigation it was found that the subterranean supply still existed, but on account of driving a number of wells close together the draft upon the subterranean supply at that point influenced the flow, and mechanical methods were resorted to in order to go after the water. At first it was supposed that the wells were choked and water pressure was applied to the wells, temporarily resulting in an increased flow; later air compressors were installed for the purpose of carrying compressed air into the wells at a calculated distance below the top of the well, which varied from 60 to 100 feet. This method resulted in a decided increase in flow. To sight the result of the air lift system, let us compare the flow of the wells at the Gwiryiett Street Station at the time the air lifts were installed and since, then. On December 9th, 1892, a pumping test was made of the seven wells then connected and completed. These seven wells MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 133 gave a flow of seven million gallons per day. These corrseponding seven wells recently have given a daily supply of between nine and ten million gallons, showing that as far as the supply is concerned, an 'increased amount of water has been obtained from same. A recent test of the thirteen wells, at the Gwinnett Street Station, gave a flow of approximately sixteen million gallons, which amount was very little, if ever, exceeded at any time since the air lift system has been installed. Without any doubt, thta amount will be increased to approximately seventeen to eighteen million gallons with a re-arrangement of the submergence of the air lift pipe in the wells. To the layman the submergence of the air lift pipe is little understood, but it 'is one of the important features of the pumping system, and a systematic study of each well is needed at this time, which will result in increasing the flow of the wells. Referring to the" report of the Government Geologist and Chemist, who, with other government officials have made a study of the subterranean water supply of this section of the country, and they state that there are water bearing subterranean stratas of vast extent in the southern and southeastern portion of Georgia. At Savannah one of same is found at a depth of 350 to 50d feet. The catchment area drawn upon for the city's supply at Savannah lies between the Oconee River, in Laurens County, and the Savannah River, in Screven County, which territory is from 50 to 75 miles from Savannah. Rain water entering the catchment within this area moves slowly by gravity, and its passage is facilitated by pores and cavities in the limestone. Just as long as rain water falls there will be a regular and continuous flow to the aquifer from which our water is drawn, and it would appear that the only trouble that may be anticipated for many years to come is perhaps the heavy draft at some one locality where many wells are bunched together, which will result in the lowering of the static head and which will necessitate a greater expense in going after this water. 134 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT It is my opinion that the city can, without any reservation or fear, extend a system of wells and increase the capacity of its pumping apparatus so that there will be an ample supply of water for a period of time equal to the expected life of the apparatus that may be installed. Without considering the quality of water, if the city considers a surface water supply from the Savannah River or the Ogeechee River, the initial outlay would be many times the necessary expenditure for increasing the artesian well supply, and for either river pumping and filtering would have to be resorted to, which in all probability would result in cost of operation of a surface water supply system equal to or greater than the operating cost for obtaining water from the artesian well supply for a considerable period of rime, say perhaps fifteen or twenty years. QUALITY OF WATER From reports received from Prof. Whipple and from Messrs. Dole and Stephenson, they express an opinion that the water being obtained from the aquifer is not contaminated. The reason for the local contamination of our water supply has been found to be due to mechanical defects in the conduit or in the wells, and this local contamination appears to have been almost entirely overcome by the elimination of certain wells whose casings have undoubtedly been perforated by surface water by the discontinuance of a portion of our brick conduit, which was found to be badly broken; by the stoppage of certain leaks in the cast iron conduit and by the general overhauling of flanges and connections and cleaning out of certain conduits. The report of Prof. Whipple shows from chemical analyses that the water is suitable for domestic and industrial use; that it contains no encrustments; that it is much cooler water than surface water and it is his opinion that the artesian well water would be more satisfactory than the filtered surface water, and that it is for the best interest of the city to hold to the well water supply for as long a time as possible, and that the city should take necessary steps to protect and conserve same. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 135 Chemical analyses were made by Prof. Whipple of Savannah River water and Ogeechee River water. With either of these waters, in order to obtain a suitable supply for, domestic use, it would be necessary to adopt mechanical filtration. For the purification of the water, that not only alum, but lime and soda would have to be used, either with the Savannah River water or the Ogeechee River water. 'Of course, the softness of the surface supply would be many times greater than with the artesian well supply. Mr. R. B. Dole, Government Chemist, reports there is nothing found in the analyses of the artesian well supply which is in any way detrimental to health. All the waters contain so little iron as to be practically negligible for households, laundries or dye works, and that the analyses does not indicate the presence of anything deleterious to health. PUMPAGE OF WATER The average daily pumpage from 1871 to 1880 was 1.6 million gallons, but at that time there were many private wells in use, so that the pumpage of the water does not truly indicate the consumption. Between 1881 and 1890 the daily pumpage amounted to 4.8 million gallons; between 1891 and 1900, 6.4 million gallons; between 1901 and 1910, 8.6 million gallons. Assuming the same daily increase should occur for the next twenty years that has occurred for the decades between 1881 and 1910; the consumption from 1911 to 1920 would be approximately 12 million gallons, and from 1921 to 1930 would be approximately 16 million gallons. Now, the average daily consumption does not at all regulate the requirements for pumping the necessary supply. For instance, during the months of July and August the daily consumption is ten per cent, greater than for the average of the year; then the daily consumption varies, so that the requirements for pumping must be equal to the maximum daily requirements for domestic use, plus what might be required for emergency use, such as for serious conflagration covering many hours, or per- 136 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT haps a day. Exclusive of what might be required for fire purposes, there is a record of a daily consumption during the cold spell in winter of 16 million gallons pumpage. COST OF PUMPING Taking the cost for the last ten years, the cost of pumping at the Gwinnett Street Station has averaged $12.50 per million gallons pumped. This includes the operating expenses of the plant, but does not include extension of main or other expenditures. The cost of operation at River Station from 1909 to 1914, six years, has averaged $37.51 per million gallons pumped. The total expenditures for the water works for the ten years, 1905 to 1914, was $679,716.00. The total revenue for the ten years was $1,255,664.00; this revenue has not been set aside for a sinking fund for extension, but has been applied to the current revenue from which expenditures were made for all departments. DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT AT THE PUMPING STATION WITH DESCRIPTION OF CONDUITS, RESERVOIR AND WELLS GWINNETT STREET STATION Two Holly-Gaskill Duplex Pumps, installed in 1892, rated capacity 9,500,000 gallons per day. Two Rand Air Compressors, Corliss Type, installed in 1902- 1903. Each has a rated capacity of 1,800 cubic feet of air per minute. Six horizontal return tubular boilers, installed in 1892, maximum steam pressure allowed, 100 pounds. Fuel used, bituminous coal. WELLS Twelve 12" wells, located on Stiles Avenue, possibly 300 feet apart; depth of the wells, 500 feet. One well, Gwinnett Street, 1,500 feet deep. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 137 CONDUIT RESERVOIR The twelve wells on Stiles Avenue flow into a 6 ft. diameter brick conduit, by gravity flow the water is carried to a pump well inside the water works building. The one well on Gwinnett Street is connected with the pump well by a 12" cast iron pipe. There is no other reservoir than the conduit above referred to and the pump well. The capacity of the pump well is 65,000 gallons, of the conduit 900,000 gallons, but only about 600,000 gallons is available, for the suction pipe leading to main pump can only go to within about 3 feet of the bottom of the pump well. The city has no stand pipe or storage basin. The condition of the pump engine is fair. They have been in continuous use for 23 years. The condition of the Rand Compressors is fairly good. The boilers'having been in service for 23 years, and cannot carry the steam pressure they were built for, but are in fair condition. As far as is known at this moment the casing of the wells are in good condition, and the piping from the wells to the main, and the piping from the compressors to the pumps have not seriously deteriorated, otherwise there would be an interference with the working of the wells. The air lift system needs a thorough adjustment. The building is in excellent condition, of fireproof construction, and has very little hazard from the outside. The conduit connecting the twelve wells is of brick and concrete construction. The bottom of the invert is level, with the exception of about 300 feet, where the maximum depression is 4J/2 feet. This depression was necessary at the time of construction on account of passing under the old Ogeechee Canal and under a ditch draining quite an area to the west of the conduit. Recently, when it was found that the water was somewhat contaminated, a very close inspection was made of the condition of the reservoir. The remaining portion of the reservoir is generally in good condition. A few leaks were found, and 138 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT naturally there must be some percolation through the brick at certain localities as the conduit passes supersaturated soil. RIVER STATION There are installed two Worthington Compound Duplex Pumps, one with rated capacity of five million gallons per day and the other with seven and one-half million gallons per day. The condition of the pumps is fair. There is one Ingersoll-Rand Air Compressor, with rated capacity of 800 cubic feet of air per minute, the condition of which is good. One of the pumps has been in use for 43 years, the other 33 years. The air compressor has only been in use seven years. There are three boilers of the horizontal return tubular type, which were installed in 1908 and 1910, and are in good condition. WELLS Originally there were twenty-five wells, but many have been killed, and at this time only thirteen are in operation. These wells are irregularly located within a quarter of a mile of the station and are connected by cast iron pipe to a receiving reservoir of about 365,000 gallons capacity. From this reservoir the water is pumped direct into a 24-inch main leading to the city. The wells that are in operation range from 4 to 6 inches in diameter and have a depth of from 400 to 500 feet. There is no certainty of the casing of some of these wells being in good condition, for the removal of one developed corosion to such an extent that the piping showed a hole of 54 of an inch in diameter, and other portions of the casing was more or less pitted. Some of the wells are located under buildings in yards now occupied by private corporations, and where it is difficult to control the drainage condition around same. In my opinion, it will only be a short time before contamination of the water may occur by reason of bad casings. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 139 The reservoir is in good condition. The building enclosing the pumping apparatus is in good condition, but the fire hazard is considerable, there being a box factory close' to the building on one side, and a building where tin cans are manufactured on the other side. The maximum capacity of the wells at this time is approximately 6,000,000 gallons. There is a conduit leading to the river, but the suction pipe has not been capable of operating for many years, nor is it at this time, on account of being closed by mud and debris around the end of the pipe. OPERATION The two pumps and the two air compressors are running alternatively about a month at a time, except in case of fire, when it is necessary to immediately put both into operation. There are two batteries of three boilers each, and the three boilers are used in rotation, three at a time. The normal pressure in the main at the pumping station ranges from 47 to 50 pounds, and this pressure is maintained in the main in the city. The pressure at the various hydrants ranges from 40 to 45 pounds. The station is operated continuously in three 12-hour shifts. At the River Station, pumping is only carried on during the day, but the station is operated continuously with three shifts, the same as the Gwinnett Street Station. NECESSITY FOR EXTENSION OF OUR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM The capacity of the wells is not equal to the maximum rate required for domestic consumption and fire, should a fire occur when the rate of domestic consumption is at or near its maximum. At this time there may be obtained from the wells at the Gwinnett Street Station sixteen million gallons. From the River Station 6,000,000 gallons, making a total of twenty-two million gallons. 140 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT There has been pumped for domestic purposes alone during a cold spell of weather, a supply at the rate of over fifteen million gallons. In case of a prolonged fire there should be available an excess supply over that required for domestic use, of from nine to ten million gallons per day. The increased required supply can be readily obtained, and is a small matter as compared with the requirements for pumping and delivering same. The most dangerous feature of our system is the lack of any reservoir or storage. If, during a fire of any extent, one of the compressors got out of order at the Gwinnett Street Station, and by chance the only one pumping was at the River Station, there would be no water supply to speak of, for the wells are not selfflowing and the pumping engines would draw from the reservoir all water available within one hour or less. With the breaking down of one pump and the air compressors in operation there would be a serious reduction and loss of pressure in the main with only one pump at Gwinnett Street working. Economy is not possible under the present method of operation with two pumping stations. As shown above, the cost of pumping at Gwinnett Street Station is only $12.50 per million gallons pumped, whereas at the River Station it is $37.51 per million gallons pumped, and if the water pumped at the old station was pumped at the Gwinnett Street Station, allowing for fuel necessary to pump same, there would have been a saving of $48,000.00 to the city during the past six years, or $8,000 per year. The pumping equipment is so limited that if a general overhauling of the pumps should be required it would necessitate the shutting down of the pumps for a considerable length of time, and the shut down might be very serious in case of a serious fire occurring during the overhauling, and with the plant that has been in operation for twenty-three years, it would not be at all surprising to have a break, which might require a shut down for a considerable period of time. The conduit connecting the wells on Stiles Avenue with the pumping wells at the Gwinnett Street Station is constructed of MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 141 brick and concrete. The invert being of concrete lined with brick; the arch entirely of brick. While, as stated above, the condition of this conduit is generally good, yet the type of material used in same would not be considered of the best type at this date on account of the danger of percolation of surface water from the outside into the conduit. A slight contamination may occur after rain, due to percolation. It is very difficult to make satisfactory repairs or to keep it clean, on account of not being able to shut off the water, for to do so would entirely cut off the supply of water, other than a small amount derived from the River Station. While this conduit, in my opinion, will be suitable for use for many years to come, yet, on account of its being located in supersaturated soil, it may require a good deal of attention in the future and there should be constructed at as early a date as possible an auxilary reservoir. The equipment at the Gwinnett Street Station, while capable of pumping all water that is now available from the thirteen wells, provided both units are put into operation, would not be capable of supplying the necessary amount of water with an extension of the well system and the cutting off of the River Station. The necessity for either an additional air compressor or for individually electrically operated pumps at the wells is apparent. If the extension of our water supply is favorably acted upon; likewise the installation of additional boilers to furnish steam for the operation of the pumping equipment. ADDITIONAL WELLS REQUIRED It is apparent that the city will be benefitted by the abandonment of the River Station, after the extension of the system is made at the Gwinnett Street Station. The operation will be carried on at one central point. The elimination of a questionable supply now being derived from the River Station will be accomplished. The installation of a new pump, a new compressor or electrically driven pump units with new boilers will considerably 142 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT reduce the unit cost of obtaining water, for the new units could be used continuously for domestic use and the old units held for emergency use; extension then of wells should be made at Gwinnett Street Station. It has been ascertained that the greatest flow has been obtained from wells located in an approximately north and south line. Further, it has been determined that there has been no appreciable increased flow from the very deep wells. The greatest water-bearing strata lies at a depth of approximately 500 feet, therefore, with the extension of wells it would appear that they should be driven on a line prolonged from the series of wells from Stiles Avenue. This can be readily done by driving a line of wells on Stiles Avenue west of Gwinnett Street, and they can be spaced from 300 to 400 feet apart. With the construction of a large reservoir near the pumping station it would not be necessary to construct a reservoir conduit, but one of such size that will accomodate the flow from additional wells that will be driven at this time and with the flow that may be expected from additional wells that will be driven in the future. FORCE MAIN AND DISTRIBUTING PIPES OVER THE CITY From the Gwinnett Street Station a force main extends for a distance of 3,900 feet on Gwinnett Street to West Broad Street, where it connects with the large arteries of the distribution system. A 24-inch main extends from the River Station about 8,700 feet to a distributing system in the vicinity of Ogeechee Canal. Should a break occur in the single 42-inch main from the Gwinnett Street Station to the distributing station the water supply of the city would be practically cut off, as the supply from the River Station would be wholly inadequate The Board of Underwriters have recommended an additional force main to be laid from the Gwinnett Street Station to the distributing system by a different route. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 143 Prof. Whipple, in his report recommends, in order to rectify the lack of fire protection, a new force main to the city, and if the River Station is abandoned there should be a connection from the new main from Gwinnett Street Station to the present main that runs from the River Station so as to give adequate fire protection to the northwest section of the manufacturing district. Of course, there is at this time a connection between the Gwinnett Street force main with the 24-inch main from the River Station, this consisting of a 24-inch pipe down West Broad Street, but there are several arteries connecting with this supply pipe, and with the abandonment of the River Station, the independent sub-main should be run between the two force mains. The system of main feeders throughout the old portion of the city is well laid, although there are insufficient connections and also several mains required to be extended and looped. There are a number of 4-inch pipes located in different parts of the city, which should be replaced at as early a date as practical. METERS The consumption of water in Savannah is very high, varying from 120 to 150 gallons per capita per day. At this time it is approximately 140 gallons. A large per cent of the population of the city are negroes, which, unless there is a great waste with the fixtures, would be expected to use very much less water per capita than the white population. Many of the manufacturing establishments, hotels and railroads have their individual wells or derive water from the river. There must be and is a great amount of waste water, and as Prof. Whipple states in his report, that a tremendous waste exists from the fact of the large amount of night pumping, which amounts to nearly % f tne day rate. A pitometer survey was made in 1911 at a cost of several thousand dollars, and the survey showed that there were no large leaks in the mains, but that the wastage occurred from innumer- 144 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT able small leaks in the mains and the flush tanks in the sewer man holes holds very much more water than is necessary and there is a great deal of waste with same. To conserve the supply of water may lengthen the period of time when the artesian water system can be used. The restriction of waste will reduce the pumping cost. The introduction of meters will bring about a great reduction in the consumption or rather waste of water. At the present time there are in service 243 meters, and these are generally placed with the large consumers. DRAINAGE PIPE CROSSING WATER CONDUIT Referring to the drainage pipe that cuts into the top of the 6-ft. reservoir conduit in Stiles Avenue, I would state that all danger from contamination of the water supply has been obliterated. There has been constructed in this 3-ft. drainage pipe two brick bulkheads, one on either side of where it intersects the water reservoir, so that there will be no flow through the drainage pipe where it passes over and through'a portion of the reservoir. I have been able to bring this about by tapping the Park Avenue sewer about 1,000 feet west of Stiles Avenue, and for the present the flow west of Park Avenue will enter Magazine Ditch, but the prospective drainage work on the west side will provide for a sewer that will intersect the present sewer and the flow can be transferred to the new sewer. The flow east of Park Avenue will go direct into Springfield Canal. This arrangement need not be considered to be permanent, for when the new water reservoir is constructed the drainage pipe can be carried under the new reservoir pipe, but this arrangement at this time would be impractical on account of the danger of breaking the main water conduit, which, if it occurred, would be disastrous, as it would cut off the water supply until the reservoir could be rebuilt at this point. MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 145 WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE RECENTLY GWINNETT STREET STATION The elimination of the brick Conduit between wells Nos. 7 and 8 by means of constructing bulkheads in the culvert near each man hole. The laying of a 24-inch cast iron pipe for a by-pass between the two wells so that the flow of the five wells north of the broken section of the conduit can be carried to the pump well. The uncovering of the well head flanges and other connections at each of the twelve wells on Gwinnett Street with the construction of brick houses around each well head with wooden covers. The cleaning of the brick conduit of sand and floculent matter between wells Nos. 7 and 12, together with the caulking of small leaks that were found in this section of the conduit. The placing of pet cocks on wells at Gwinnett Street in order to better ascertain the pressure on each well. Determining the air pressure on each well. Testing the capacity of the Gwinnett Street wells. Overhauling the piping of wells Nos. 9, 11 and 12. The covering of pump well at Gwinnett Street Station and also covering of the flowing well just outside the building. New housing around steam exhaust well and also around cut-off valve from overflow chamber, housing around hydrants and for protection of fire hose kept within same. The installation of hypo-chlorite apparatus. RIVER STATION The covering of reservoir with sheet metal. The installation of hypo-chlorite apparatus. Putting in pet cocks in well connections, in order to obtain samples of water and also to determine the air pressure in wells. The uncovering of the greater portion of the conduit leading to the conduit from the well. The removal of 140 feet of well casing, in order to ascertain its condition. 146 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT The filling of five wells, supposedly contaminated, with concrete. Making test of air pressure on a number of wells and also testing the capacity of the wells. Overhauling many flange joints and connections, both at this station and at the Gwinnett Street Station. The removal of toilet from the building and constructing one at the river. A great deal of work has been done by the Bacteriologist in analyzing water from the wells, reservoir and conduits at both stations, in order to ascertain the condition of the water and much more miscellaneous work was done than above noted, in order to ascertain where and how the contamination of the water supply took place. The amount of extraordinary expenditures resulting in the water situation to date is $8,000.00. COMPARISON OF THE AIR LIFT SYSTEM WITH INDIVIDUAL WELL PUMPS When the artesian wells were first operated they were selfflowing and no auxiliary method of obtaining water was necessary. With the lowering of the static head (by this is meant the difference in elevation between the surface of the water in the well and the discharge pipe), the water was raised to the receiving reservoir by the means of compressed air. The pipe carrying the compressed air from the air compressor to the wells has a certain required submergence in the wells, which is definitely fixed in order to bring about the greatest efficiency of flow. With the air compressor system there can be a large number of wells widely separated, and a considerable distance from the air compressor, and all can be operated from one central system. It is more reliable and more durable than individual well pumps. The cost of raising the water, after the plant is once installed, is claimed to be less by the individual pump system than by the air compressor system. The initial cost of the individual well pump is very much greater than the cost of air compressor with necessary piping. It is further claimed that the air lift system will increase , MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 147 the pumpage over the individual well pumps, provided there is sufficient air and it is properly controlled. While the fuel cost of the air lift system operation is higher as compared with economical plunger pump; again, with the air lift system secondary pumping is necessary, whereas with the individual well pumps the flow from the well can be pumped directly into the force main, this method would require the centrifugal type of deep well pump. In order to install plunger pumps, it is necessary to increase the size of the casing to provide for the submergence cylinder and valves. This materially increases the cost of installation, and if any sand is brought up from the well, the maintenance cost of keeping the cylinders in good condition is considerable. In order to adapt centrifugal type of deep well pumps, the casing must also be enlarged and must be absolutely straight, and the use of this type of well pump brings about a most economical fuel cost, and is claimed to be more reliable than the plunger type. If electrically operated, I see no reason why the individual well pumps cannot be controlled from one central station, but this method of operation is more expensive than individual steam operated pumps. Owing to the comparatively small loss incurred in transmitting, air pipe wells can be operated at a long distance from the central point, where the air compressor is located. We have wells in operation approximately 3,000 feet from the air compressor at the Gwinnett Street Station, yet it has been ascertained that the loss of compression at the furthermost well has been but a very few pounds less than the nearest well, which is 200 feet from the pumping station. The efficiency of the air lift system depends to a large extent, as stated before, upon the proper submergence of the air pipe into the well, which usually varies one and one-half to two times the difference in elevation between pumping level and the point of discharge, and also the method of distributing the air at the foot of the air lift pipe. There are patented devices for distributing the air at the foot of the air pipe, and records are on file where the adoption of these patented devices has increased the flow of the wells as much as 40%. It is my opinion that the efficiency of our present wells can be materially increased with 148 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT the adoption of an air distributing device, such as are in use at other plants. 1 am not prepared at this time to express an opinion as to which method of raising the water at our wells would be most economical and most advantageous. To determine this would require much detail study, and I should like to visit the cities that have adopted the individual well pump system, in order to thoroughly inspect the existing conditions at these localities, and compare the existing conditions here with the conditions there, and to study the cost of operation and the initial cost of installation. The cost of installation and operation of the air compressor system is well determined by our experience, but a further study of the other system is worthy. From all the information so far gathered there are not many places where the individual well system has been adopted. If further investigation would indicate that the individual well pump system would be adaptable for existing conditions here proposals can be invited from the manufacturers of well pumps as well as from manufacturers of air compressor systems, calling for proper guarantees, and acceptance can be made for the proposal that would appear most advantageous to the city, however, such an advertisement would no doubt bring many proposals with guarantees which would not be fully understood unless a previous thorough investigation of the pumping system was made. RECOMMENDATIONS 1st. Eight new wells near the Gwinnett Street Station, estimated to increase the supply nine and one-half million gallons. In recommending this number it is estimated that the River Station will be abandoned. 2nd. Installation of fifteen million gallon duplex pump, capable of furnishing seventy pound pressure in the force main. 3rd. Installation of air compressor with capacity of not less than 2,500 cubic feet of compressed air per minute, or as an alternate to this, the installation of electrically operated individual well pumps. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 149 4th. The construction of a two million gallon reservoir to be located within the water works tract at Gwinnett Street Station. 5th. To install an extra battery of boilers. 6th. To make addition to building, if found necessary, for installation of new pump and other equipment. The present stack is of ample size and height to furnish draft for additional boilers and there is plenty of space for installation of extra boilers. It may be necessary to put an ell on the main building for the extra pump. 7th. Abandon River Station for domestic use, but it may be advisable to keep in working condition the pump and other equipment for emergency use, and if this is done, it is further recommended that the suction pipe to the river be put in working condition. The abandonment of this station, together with the operation of the new units at the Gwinnett Street Station, will materially reduce the cost of pumping. 8th. Construct an auxilary force main from the Gwinnett Street Station to West Broad Street; also a 24-inch pipe from the 42-inch force main to the river main, which supplies water for the greater portion of the manufacturing district, which main, while necessary for domestic purposes, would be a safeguard for fire purposes. 9th. To construct new conduit from the new wells to the new reservoir, and to construct connections from the conduit to the individual wells. 10th. To connect the new reservoir with the old conduit on Stiles Avenue. 11 th. To repair the broken section of conduit on Stiles Avenue between wells Nos. 7 and 8 with cast iron pipe, and to do the work in such a manner that this section will become a part of the new conduit when it becomes necessary to construct same to take the place of the present brick conduit. 12th. To immediately take necessary steps to conserve the water supply of the city by adopting more vigorous method in having property owners stop leakages, and also have various city departments exercise greater care as regards the use of 150 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT______ water, and to gradually require the installation of meters. If it is believed that the installation of house meters cannot be successfully done at the start, it is recommended that all large consumers of water be required to have the consumption of water metered. 13th. To improve the distribution system of water pipes throughout the city. Some small mains should be replaced by large ones, especially the 4-inch type. 14th. Making a study of the air lift syphoning in the Stiles Avenue wells with the expectation of improving the method of delivering air at the foot of the pipe. 15th. Abandonment of the present method of lighting Gwinnett Street Station with its own power, purchasing necessary lighting from one of the electric light companies. This will make a saving of $700.00 per year. 16th. Increasing the size of the coal bins so that the capacity of same can be made considerably larger. 17th. Installing valve in well connections with the reservoir, so that when any water main fails to act that there will not be a flow back into the wells from the reservoir; also the installing of apparatus whereby it will be known at the pumping station whenever any wells fail to pick up or is not in operation. To pass an ordinance requiring manufacturing plants or other corporations, who have connections between the river supply and our force main to install valves satisfactory to the city and to arrange for regular inspection of same. To pass an ordinance governing the control, as far as it is legal to do so, of individual wells within the city limits, so that if. in abandoning it, it should be properly plugged to prevent any possibility of the contamination of aquifer with surface water. 18th. To make necessary research work, which will embody a study of existing conditions as to waste with a view to introducing a meter system. To make a systematic study of the distribution pipes over the city, together with the spacing of the valves and hydrants, MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT 151 with a view of making such changes and extensions as may be found necessary, to extend and systematize the office records. To make a study of the wells now in operation by ascertaining the well flow of each. The static head of each under different conditions. The proper submergence of the air lift pipes. This is very important, for in my opinion, it is possible to increase the flow of the present wells materially. Ascertaining the increase in the static head, from the time they were driven, of the wells in this section, would, if there was sufficient data available, to 'assist materially in determining how long the city can obtain water from the subterranean supply. 19th. Regular analyses of the water should be made, and in connection with this work I would recommend monthly chemical analyses of the Savannah River and Ogeechee River flow. Complete analyses may not be necessary, but such data obtained as will show varibility of the character of the water under freshet and normal conditions; also conditions for various seasons of the year. 20th. Frequent inspection should be made of the brick conduit and necessary analyses of the water should be made from the flow coming from the conduit into the pump well, in order to determine whether any contamination occurred from percolation into the conduit from the outside. As stated before, this conduit may sometime in the future cause trouble with the water, and if finances will permit of replacing this conduit with cast iron or steel pipe, I would consider it a worthy improvement; however, this work cannot be done until a new reservoir is constructed and the water supply increased by driving additional wells. 21st. In order to systematically and intelligently carry out necessary research work, and also to give assistance to the Superintendent of the Water Works it is deemed necessary to recommend to you the employment of an assistant experienced in water works construction and also who had experience and training as a sanitary engineer. 152 MAYOR'S AXXUAL REPORT ESTIMATES OF COST 1st. Boring eight 10-inch artesian wells, estimated to increase the supply nine and one-half million gallons. In estimating this number it is estimated that the River Station will be abandoned _________________________$ 8,000.00 2nd. Fifteen million gallon duplex pump______ 35,000.00 2-A. Constructing foundation, installing pump and making connections to well and force main__ 6,000.00 3rd. Installation of air compressor__________ 15,000.00 4th. Two million gallon concrete reservoir with concrete cover ____________________ 50,000.00 5th. Installation of two boilers, including foundation and connections ______________ 5,000.00 6th. Extending ell to building to accomodate equipment __________________________ 2,000.00 8th. Auxilary 42-inch force main to West Broad Street ______________________ 30,000.00 Auxilary 24-inch main Gwinnett Street to River Station force main____________ 15,000.00 9th. New conduit connecting new wells with reservoir and reservoir with pump well_______ 30,000.00 10th. To connect new reservoir with old conduit on Stiles Avenue __________________ 5,000.00 12th. It is expected that the users of water will pay cost of installing meters___________________ 13th. A more thorough study of the distribution system is required before even an approximate estimate can be prepared. 16th. Increasing capacity of coal bins________ 1,000.00 17th. Installing gate valves in 13 wells and installing electrically operated contrivance at the pumping station to indicate the working of the wells, 300.00 20th. To re-construct cast iron pipe conduit in place of brick conduit _________________ 35,000.00 The above totals ________________$237,300.00 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 153 The amount at first glance appears to be a pretty large sum for the rehabilitating and extension of the water works system, but when it is borne in mind that the net revenue for the last ten years only amounted to $576,000.00, and that no sinking fund has been created to provide for extension or rehabilitating of the water works system, the amount called for at this time is not so unreasonable. Anticipating that it is out of the question to call for a bond issue at this time for such an expenditure, and further, that the current revenue cannot be drawn from for any such amount, I am submitting the following estimates of the more urgent expenditures, anticipating that all of the recommendations made above cannot be carried out next year or possibly the year following. The most urgent work, with estimates of cost of same, assuming that River Station will be abandoned after the following work is done: 1st. Boring eight new wells_____________$ 8,000.00 2nd. Purchase of pump and installation of same with connections ________________ 39,000.00 3rd. Air Compressor _________________ 15,000.00 (NOTEIf when proposals are received and accepted for electrically operated individual pumps, initial cost is estimated at $32,000.00.) 4th. One million gallon reservoir__________ 25,000.00 (This can be constructed so as to extend and enlarge same to two million gallons the following year.) 5th. It is my opinion that the present boiler, with steam furnished by the Destructor Plant, can be used the coming year and the installation of new boilers can go over to the following year. 8th. While the laying of a force main has been recommended by the Fire Underwriters and by Prof. Whipple, this work, if necessary, can be postponed another year. 154 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 9th. To construct new conduit connecting the new wells with the new reservoir and to connect new reservoir with pump well__________ 30,000.00 10th. Connect new reservoir with old conduit pipe_ 5,000.00 llth. To repair broken section of conduit on Stiles Avenue _______________________ 5,000.00 $121,000.00 Your Superintendent of Water Works has for many years urged the installation of new pump and other necessary equipment to operate same; Fire Underwriters have repeatedly urged an extension of the water supply system. The experts who have reviewed the situation have also noted the serious shortage of water supply with the lack of equipment for furnishing supply for fire purposes; for domestic use the present well supply and equipment furnishes the necessary amount. The City of Savannah need not anticipate going to a large expenditure for surface water for many years to come, but the water supply should be conserved in every way possible. I have but recently been called upon to inspect and become acquainted with the conditions as regards pump equipment, wells and connections, but it is very apparent that we are liable to have trouble at any time with the old equipment. We may have trouble with the old wells on account of defective casings and not only should we consider the extension of the water supply for fire protection, but also for health protection, and the recommendations that have been made by the Fire Underwriters, your Superintendent of Water Works and others are endorsed by me. Respectfully yours, E. R. CONANT, Chief Engineer.