The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-29
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. Nays-Aldermen Dixon, Folltard, Mills,
Halnes and Wells, s. The mayor voted yes.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
The joint committee on streets and lanes
ana nre, TO whom was referred the petition Of
Geo w. Tiedeman s. Bro, for permission to
place a portable powder magazine on the
north slue OF Bay street. report tavorably
thereto. and submit ordinance in reference to
the matter. WI. O'BRIEN.
Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted
The committee on water to whom was re-
ferred the petition Of John O. Smith for per
mission TO Jay a two inch iron water pipe on
wheaton street at his own expense for the
purpose OF connecting his property Herewith
ana TO connect same with city water main,
report favorably, the work to be done under
the supervision OF the water works depart
ment, THos. II. MCMILLAN,
Acting Chairman Committee on Water.
The Joint committee on water and finance,
TO whom the petition of Eugenia NJ Nathans,
asking that bill for water rent against her for
1910 DC ADJUSTED, report adversely TO same.
THOs }. MCMILLAN.
Acting Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted
referred the petition of Robert Mcintyre
ASKING the city to lease him lot j." Spring
held plantation, report that the city does not
own the property, ii being one OF the lots sold
\. I'll. MCMILLAN,
Chairman Committee on City Lots,
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, to whom was re-
terred the petition of b. Il. Rothwell, for per-
mission to raise wooden house and build base
ment on lot II, Currytown ward. report favor
ably, provided section 547 OF McDonells Code
is obeyed by making basement wall one and a
hall brick or fourteen inches In thickness.
MERIT w. DIXON,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on streets and lanes to
whom was referred the petition of sundry citi-
zens asking that light be placed at the cor
ner OF Lincoln and State streets, report that
the same has not been provided for in the
budget for 1894. and the committee report ad-
Versely to the petition on that account.
w. l. OBRTEN
Chairman Committee on Streets and Lanes.
Report adopted
The committee on streets and lanes. 10
whom was referred the petition OF the South
Bound Railroad Company, by j. f. Tucker,
vice president, asking permission to place
temporary obstruction on the Louisville road
for the purpose Of repairing the bridge, re-
port that same has been granted
w. l. O'BRIEN,
Chairman Committee on Streets and Lanes.
report received and action OF committee
confirmed.
The committee on streets and lane, to whom
was referred the petition OF Walthour &
Rivers asking city TO have two trees on west
side OF Jefferson street, between Congress
and st. Julian streets, cut down, report favor
ably. W. l. OBRIEN,
CHAIRMAN Committee on Streets and Lanes.
Report adopted.
The committee on streets and lanes. to
whom was referred the petition of the Geor-
gia Hussars for permission to erect flag
pole in front of premises on lot 5, Jasper
ward. report favorably W. |. o BRIEN,
Chairman Committee on Streets ana Lanes.
Report adopted.
The joint committee on health and ceme-
terry and finance, TO whom was referred the
petition OF ID. .. Gron for remuneration for
articles destroyed by order of health authori.
ties, report adversely r. B HARRIS,
Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted.
The Joint committee on health and ceme-
terry and finance, to whom was referred the
petition OF Mamie Henderson for remunera-
tion for articles destroyed by order OF the
health authorities report adversely;
Chairman Joint Committee
Report adopted
The joint committee on health and GENE
terry and finance, to whom was referred the
petition OF sundry persons for remuneration
for articles destroyed by order Of the health
authorities on account OF contagious diseases,
recommend the payment of the following
sums to the parties named herein.
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Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted.
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referred the petition of e Muhlberg, relative
to pawpbrokers ordinance. return same to
council with the recommendation that no
change be made in the ordinance recently
adopted. JOHN j. MCDoNoUGH,
Chairman Committee Of the Whole.
Report adopted.
The special committee appointed by council
TO walt upon Alderman Cam and request the
withdrawal OF his resignation, regret TO re-
port that they we're unable to accomplish the
purpose OF their mission. Mr. Cams resg-
nation was rendered after mature delibera-
ton and the gentleman finds it impossible to
reconsider his action.
JOHN j. MCDoNOUGH, Chairman,
THOMAS H. MCMILLAN.
DAVID WELLS.
Report received and the resignation &C.
cepted.
The committee on finance. TO whom was re-
ferred the petition OF Fleming b. Coats ask
ing to be relieved from payment of double
tax for failing to make tax return in proper
time, report favorably
GEORGE J. MILLS,
Acting Chairman Committee on Finance
Report adopted.
The Joint committee on finance and health
and cemetery, to whom was referred the pc
tition of John Williams, asking reconsidera-
ton by council Of action taken on petition for
damages, report that while the committee
recognizes no liability on the part of the city
in the matter, yet. in view Of the circum-
stances of the case, they recommend that the
sum OF $50 be paid petitioner
GEORGE j. MILLS,
Acting Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted.
The joint committee on finance and assess
ments. to whom was referred the petition OF
]. H. Johnston. president, relative to valua-
ton on street railroad lines for city taxation,
recommend that prayer of petitioner be
granted and that the treasurer be instructed
TO write TO the controller that S24 900 valua-
ton on track in question is acceptable to the
city authorities. GEO. }. MILLS,
Acting Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted.
The Joint committee on finance and city
lots to whom was referred the petition OF the
Florida Central and Peninsuar Railway Com
pany. asking TO be permitted to make lot 20,
Springfield plantation, fee simple recon.
mend that petition be granted provided all
taxes, ground rent and balance OF purchase
money due on the said lot be paid by the said
railway company on the portion OF the lot
owned by it, the amount to be paid the city as
aforesaid to be prorated by the committee on
assessments. GEO. J. MILLS,
Acting Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted.
The Joint committee on finance and city
lots TO whom was referred the petition OF
Bishop G. X. Nelson relative to donation OF
land on line of Bull street extended, report
that as the frontage which existed for the
lots in question at the time said lots were
decided to Bishop Nelson by DR.. Falligant,
was not the result OF any lines established by
city when the present line OF Bull street as
extended was established the former front
age could not be regarded as a fixture by the
city. In view OF this and for the further
reason that there may be others whose
frontage may have been interfered with by
the present lines, the city authorities could