The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-02

SpectOrS are }. T.. Register, j. =. W els
A. A McEachern, J. f. McEachern, r.
F. Register NJ. G.. Register, Lewis Bliss,
Nat Harrison, j. +. Bliss, r. -. Jewett.
There were two applicants for harbor
master Capt John Reilly and Mr.. J.
J. Graham, the present incumbent. Capt.
Reilly was elected, receiving the entire 13
votes. This election was awaited with
interest both candidates have a num-
bcr OF -riends. Capt RellIy's erection was
received with a round OF applause.
Messrs. W. +. Adams and Lewis Wig
gins were reelected port wardens with
out opposition.
TO Alderman Guckenheimer belongs the
credit of introducing the first ordinance
adopted by the present council. When
the elections were concluded Mayor Mel
drim inquired If there were any business
to be brought before the meeting Alder
man Guckenheimer introduced an ordi-
nance, repeating the ordinance recently
adopted by the retiring council, re-estab-
fishing the city dispensary and providing
for the election of a keeper and assistant
keeper of the dispensary. In introducing
the ordinance Alderman Guckenheimer
said he presented it at the earliest posi-
BILE moment in order to prevent any ex-
pense which might be incurred by the city
by reason of the action of the previous
council in providing for the re-establish-
ment Of the dispensary.
The ordinance was greeted with APP
plause by the crowd. Alderman Charlton
moved that the rules be suspended in or
der that the ordinance might be read
second time and placed upon its passage.
Unanimous consent was given to the sus-
pension of the rules, and the ordinance
was read a second time and unanimously
adopted
Alderman Guckenheimer then offered
resolution instructing the board of SAM
s-- "a Hits
ions for the supply of medicines to the
INDECENT poor of the city pending such
permanent arrangement for this purpose
by the sanitary board as might be au-
thorized by council. The resolution was
adopted
Mayor Meldrim then announced the
committees Of council, as follows:
Accounts willy, Guckenheimer Hun.
ssessments-Charlton, Hamilton, Wyl-
~, Krouskoff, Smith.
city Lots-Smith, owens, We'll
Drainage-Wen, owens, Davis.
CHARACTERIZATION, Charlton, Quicken
heimer. Wylly, Well
Fire-Hun, Reid O'DonnelL
Harbor and Wharves-Reid, Wylly,
o Donncu.
Market-Krouskoff Davis, Guckenheim-
er.
Observation-Disclosures Wyly, Reid
Public Health-Owens, Reid, Krouskoff
Streets and Lanes-Davis, Smith, Reid,
owens, krouskoff.
Water-O'D onnell, Hull Smith.
Opening Streets-Charlton, Hamilton,
Davis. We'll Krouskoff.
Raiiways-Weil. Hamilton, HUI, Guck-
Sanitary Board-The mayor, chairman;
Health Officer w. F. Drummer, M. D., sec
rotary: Aldermen owens and Wylly; Citi-
zens William Duncan, M. D., W. b. Still
well, j.. j. O'Connor.
The sanitary board is entirely new, with
the exception of Health officer Drummer
the old board having been composed of
Mayor Myers, Aldermen Garrard and tal-
ligant, DR. A. b. Simmons, Mr.. j. M
Barnard, Mr.. j. h. b. Beckwith, and the
health officer.
There being no further business the
council took a recess subject to the call
Of the mayor. Unless there should be a
called meeting the council will not meet
again until Wednesday night, Feb. TO-,
that being the date of the next regular
meeting Mayor Meldrim leaves tonight
for Atlanta to attend the special session
of the legislature, called to receive the re-
port of the investigating committee, in
whose recent proceedings the new mayor
took an active part.
OF the selections of officials by council,
where changes were made, 1t can be said
a good man was selected in every in
stance to fill the place.
Mr. w. p. Bailey, the new clerk of coun-
Gil. is so well known that he requires no
encomium His popularity is well known
and even among those OF the
defeated faction there will be
no criticism upon his selec-
ton. That he will render satisfactory
and Ell liont performance of his duties
goes without saying. MIR. Baleys ser
vice of several years as a member OF the
board OF aldermen under the Schwarz ana
McDonough administrations together
with his service of three years as clerk
OF the city court viii serve him IN ms new
position The duties of the clerk are
more numerous and varied. and require a
wider knowledge of the city's affairs than
any other city position, and he is brought
more frequently in contact with the pub
lie.
The retiring clerk Mr.. Manucy, was a
coul te0us, obhging and painstaking oflcial.
| His duties were performed not only 70 the
satisfaction Of the mayor and council, but
everyone who had business with his office
was treated with the utmost courtesy.
| Mr.. ,Manucy took an open stand through
| out the campaign in favor of the admins
! tration with which he was connected, and
was one of it's most outspoken advocates.
! Naturally he did not expect to retain his
DOSlilOH
| no application for reelection. Mr.. Ma
/ nucy has not decided upon what line OF
| business he will enter.
Recorder Wilson retires with the knowl-
! edge that he has conscientiously done his
| duty during the four years which he has
held the office. He has been fearless and
! thorough in the investigation of every
matter brought before him, and his vigil
! lance In enforcing the law has won for
| him the III will of many who answered to
! their misdeeds before him. His successor.
Mr. Walter c. Hartridge, Is not only one
Of the most popular young men In Savan-
nah. but is an attorney of much ability
and is fully equipped for the position to
which he has been elected. He has been
a faithful and conscientious worker on the
side of the Liberal Club for several years,
and has achieved considerable reputation
as one Of its most eloquent advocates. He
was twice candidate for the legislat Ire,
but was defeated each time. His election
is not in the nature of "a reward for roliti-
cal service but as a tributeto his able and
faithful advocacy Of the principles Of lis
party and a recognition of merit
Turn about is fair play and that U.s. per-
haps. the reason why Capt. John Reilly
was elected harbormaster last night in the
place OF Mr. J. J. Graham. Upon The death
of Cant r. G. Kennedy during MaVOr Me