Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-31

Savannah river he had recommended
the use Of filters, and where they bad
been introduced there had been decrease
OF 70 per cent. in diseases induced by the
use Of impure water during the past two
years.
DR.. Stone was in favor OF cemented
vaults in preference 70 open bottoms.
since with the former q great BODY OF
dangerous matter was removed which in
the latter would be allowed to enter the
soil and spread its contamination. II the
system be imperfect, he said, remedy
may be had. If the vaults be made tight
be believed the system 70 be the nearest
approach possible TO the Rochdale system,
which without doubt, was the best IN
use.
DR.. Mcfarland. while he regarded both
cemented and open vaults bad, believed
that although imperfect they might be,
Yet the cement bottoms prevented. IN a
great measure the percolation Of contain
mating substances through the soil.
THE GENERAL SENTIMENT.
The discussion was exhaustive. The
relative beaefits to be derived from both
eemented and open vaults were fully DIS
cUssed in all the details. The general
sentiment was against vaults under any
circumstances. but between the two sys-
tens in use in Savannah that Of cemented
bottoms received the strongest indorse-
ment.
Alderman Hamilton. as the mover OF
the resolution inviting the physicians be-
fore the Council, moved that resolution
of thanks be rendered them for their at
tendance and valuable opinion and adj
vice.
THE STREET HAWKERs.
At the close Of the discussion the Coun-
ell met in regular session.
The Committee on Market, 70 whom
was referred the petition OF butchers,
vegetable vendors, and fish and poultry
dealers. relative to the sale of garden
| truck by street hawkers, reported that,
after an interview with the parties inter
| ested, and after mature consideration,
they believed the matter fully covered by
| the present ordinances.
THE MARKET RULES.
The same committee reported adversely
| to the resolution of Alderman Thomas re-
| questing the committee to offer for sale all
unrented stalls in the market, and that
after all the stalls for which there were
| bidders should have been rented the Clerk
| Of the market should assign all remaining
stalls TO such persons, other than those
/ who sell from country carts, as
/ are accustomed to sell their produce
/ outside the building, charging them only
| the customary fees, and that such persons
| ee not allowed to occupy stalls or the side
walk outside so long as there might be
| space inside. The committee believed that
while an enforcement of the provisions of
| the resolution would be convenience to
the citizens who visit the market, it
would materially diminish the reve-
nues of the market. AS it is almost
entirely outside of the building that
| vegetables are sold the committee be-
| lieved that there would not be room inside
in that section set aside for the sale Of
| garden truck for those who occupy the
sidewalks.
| Alderman Thomas had not changed his
/ opinion in consequence of the report, and
moved the adoption of the original resolu-
| ton.
The motion was lost by vote Of to 2,
/ and the report was adopted.
| The ordinance allowing a deduction of
| 10 per cent. on water rents and bills for
repairing vaults, dry wells and cesspools,
| if paid within fifteen days of the time
| when due, was passed.
/ Alderman Thomas offered an ordinance
amending the present ordinance provid-
| ing for cleansing of surface drawers, and
| cleansing and cementing vaults at the
| expense of the owners and to equitably
| distribute the burden of the expense. The
| ordinance was read and laid over under
the rules.
PLAN FOR PURE WATER.
Alderman Nell moved to authorize the
| Committee on Pumps TO eXpend $500 in
/ sinking driven well to the depth OF 200
feet for the purpose of ascertaining at
what depth a supply of water free from
| sewage or surface drainage can be OBJ
| tanned, and also to ascertain the cost Of
| sinking an artesian we'll.
After some discussion the resolution
was referred to the Committee on Pumps.
| CHANGE IN THE CITY GOVERNMENT.
Alderman Hamilton gave notice that he
/ would bring before the Council in Septem-
| Der plan providing for a change in the
| city government, increasing the number
| of Aldermen from twelve to eighteen, and
| providing that each Alderman shall hold
| office for four years, nine TO be elected
every two years at the election of Mayor;
also giving the Mayor the power of veto,
and requiring two-thirds of twelve votes
to override his veto.
The resignation of John W. Deacy,
chimney contractor for the eastern dis
trict, was accepted.
The Committee on Streets and Lanes
was authorized to purchase 1900 feet of
| stone for street crossings.
After the transaction of considerable
routine business the Council adjourned.