The morning news., 1897-07-17


req to the committee on dnance
me petition of the trustees of the Bap-
ust Church Extension Society, stating
int having purchased lots Nos. 96 81 and
S, Solomons ward. for the purpose of
erecting church edfce thereon, ask that
they be relieved from taxation on said
lots, ana also asking that they be refund
ed the amount of $500 paid for conveying
the above named lots was referred to the
committee on finance
The petition of Kavanaugh g. Brennan,
stating that all other dealers in the same
line OF business have been granted licenses
for the year for $5000 and having paid
500 for the same privilege, ask that they
be refunded the difference, was referred to
the committee on finance.
The petition of M, l.. Miller, asking to
be relieved from the payment of taxes on
personal property, was referred TO the
committee on finance.
The petition of George II. Richter to
build a two-story frame house on lot 90,
Estill ward, was referred to the commit
tee on streets and lanes.
The petition of w. w. Metzger for per-
mission to repair and lengthen piazza
Qour feeD to house on lot 6, South Ogle-
thorpe ward, was referred to the commit
tee on streets and lanes.
The petition of the Savannah Port So
cety to erect piazza to second story of
brick house on lot No. "A, Warren ward
nineteen feet above sidewalk was re-
ferred to the committee on streets and
lanes.
The petition of Corne f. Hamilton for
permission to transfer lot No liza. Laurel
Grove cemetery. to Daniel r. Elliott. was
referred to committee on public health
The petition of Priscilla Baskns, to be
relieved from payment of bll for clean
ing sink. was referred to copmittee on
public health.
The petition of Jacob Cohen, asking to
be relieved from payment OF water rent
on premises 232 Bull street for the coming
quarter, was referred TO the committee on
wafer.
The petition of The New South Invest
ment Company by George H. Miller, ask
ing that they be refunded tax paid on i'm
proVements on lot a. Falhgants sub-d!-
vision, corner Ogeechee avenue and Ogee-
chee road, 1t being claimed there are no
improvements on said lot was referred to
the committee on assessments.
TIL petition of j. w o. Sterly, asking
the lowest cash price for the block in
Thomas ward, composed Of lots % to %
inclusive, the property OF the city, was
referred to the committee on city lois.
The following applications for sewer
connections were referred to the commits
sioner Of public works, with power to act:
Mrs L. r. Minis, to connect with West
Broad street sewer from Congress street,
near West Broad: Adam Kessen with
Whitaker street sewer. from premises
Whitaker and Macon streets George A.
Hudson, with Abercorn street sewer from
premises. Ninth street, near Drayton;
George A. Mercer, with Bay lane sewer,
from premises, Bay street, near Barnard;
Estate @. f. Ryrnes, with Houston street
sewer, from pre- miscs. Houston street cor
ner Broughton street lane, j. @. Nelson,
with Twelfth street sewer, from premises,
utT
Leonard. with Price street sewer. from
premises. Gwinnett. near Price street.
ORDINANCES.
Ordinance read in council the first time
June 30, 1897, read a second time July IA,
1897 Upon motion Of Alderman Quicken
helmer. which was adopted argument linn
tied to five minutes for each speaker was
granted to the representatives Of the sew
eral interests. Argument being heard. the
ordinance was placed upon it's passage and
lost. all the members voting in the mega
tive.
BY Alderman Well
An ordinance to amend that certain or
dinance passed Jan 3d. 1897 entitled AN
ordinance TO add the sum OF $3.50 10 the
budget Of the police department OF the
city Of Savannah for the purpose Of aiding
in the maintenance Of the eleven military
companies in the city of Savannah mem
toned in this ordinance"
Section l. Be il ordained by the mayor
and aldermen Of the city Of Savannah In
council assembled. That the above enti-
tied ordinance be and the same is hereby
80 amended that hereafter, the appropri-
alton Of $3.50 be divided into thirteen
equal shares. eleven of which shall be
hereafter payable 10 the eleven military
companies mentsened ia said ordinance,
and two to the two military companies
forming the Second division, Naval Bat
TALON Georgia Volunteers, of the city OF
Savannah.
Sec. 3 BE il further ordained. That all
ordinances and parts OF ordinances in
conflict with this ordnance are hereby re-
pealed.
Ordinance read in council the first time
June 30. 1897. read a second time July a.
1897, and, upon request. the ordinance was
permitted TO be wlthdra wn
BY Alderman Smith
An ordinance TO repeal that certain or
dlnance passed by council Jan. 80 1897, and
entitled An ordinance to add the sum OF
s2,750 to the budget Of the police depart
ment Of the city OF savannah for the pur-
pose Of aiding in the maintenance OF the
eleven military companies in the city OF
Savannah mentioned In this ordinance"
Section ]. BE u ordained by the mayor
and aldermen OF the city OF Savannah. in
council assembled, That the above entitled
ordinance passed Jan 80. 1897, Is hereby
repealed.
Sec. 2. BE 1t further ordained, That all
ordinances and parts Of ordinances Ia con-
fiict with this ordinance are hereby re-
pealed.
Ordinance read In council the first time
June 30. 1897, read second time July IA.
1897. and upon the request of the alderman
Introducing. Il was permitted 20 be with
drawn.
BY Alderman Owens
An ordinance relative 20 the city physi-
clans OF the city OF savannah.
Section !. Be IL ordained by the mayor
and aldermen OF the city OF Savannah, In
council assembled. That the vacancy oc-
easloned by the resignation Of Or. T. A.
Crowther be not llled and that the board
OF sanitary commissioners for the city OF
savannah be authorized and requested 20
sub-divide the city Of Savannah into two
districts and 70 assign the two white city
physicians In Office TO these two districts
connning their services 10 the white resi-
dents In their respective districts, and also
20 assign the two colored city physicians
20 their respective districts, conhning their
services 10 the colored residents In their
respective districts
Sec. 2. BE II further ordained That ali