The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-30
Chairman Committee Of 9Th the : WhoIe.


Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Report adopted.
The committee of the whole TO which
was referred the petition of the Savannah
and Isle of Hope Railway Company, by
L. Fl. McLaws, attorney. to extend rail-
road tracks on certain streets, and same
lie operated by electricity, and relative to
the paving of Drayton street by said rail-
way company, reports adversely thereon.
Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Report adopted.
The committee of the whole to which
was referred the petition of three of the
city physicians asking for an increase in
their salaries, reports declining to act upon
the same, as it will come within the prov
ince of the incoming board.
Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Report adopted.
The committee of the whole to which
was referred the petition of sundry liquor
dealers asking a reduction of license for
the year 1897, begs to report adversely
thereon. Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Report adopted.
The committee of the whole to which
was referred the communication from Dr.
Lawton HERS, Offering his services for the
pensary be established. begs leave to re-
port that same will be referred to the san
itary board with power to act.
Herman Myers.
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Report adopted.
The committee of the whole to which
was referred the report OF the commits
sioners of house drainage, recommends
that same be referred back to the com
missioners of house drainage, for further
report. Herman Myers
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Report adopted.
The committee on finance to which was
referred the petition of Marie 7. Salas, to
be relieved of double tax upon personal
property, stock in trade. etc, of the estate
of Jno. w. lyman. reports Unfavorably
and recommends that the said petition be
denied the time having long since elapsed
for relief against double taxation in 1885,
and as to the rate of interest charged upon
the tax executions. the same is according
to the law. William Garrard
Chairman Committee on Finance.
Report adopted.
The committee on finance, to which was
referred the petition of Rev. J. J. Dur
ham, asking to relieve Second Baptist
church property from taxation, reports
unfavorably, because said church par7On-
age is subject to taxation under the law,
exempt it. William Garrard,
Chairman Committee on Finance.
Report adopted.
The committee on finance, to which was
referred the petition of DR. Cornelius Nc
Kane, praying that the McKane Hospital
be relieved from taxation, and the city
donate a certain sum of money towards
its support reports favorably as to a por-
ton of the petition; that is to say, it ap-
pearing to the committee that the said
AcKane hospital is an institution of pure
ly public charity, and is not used for the
purpose of private or corporate profit or
income the same is exempt from taxation
under the law AS to an appropriation for
the aid of this hospital, it recommends
that no action be taken at present, il be-
ing a matter for future consideration.
William Garrard,
Chairman Committee on Finance.
Report adopted.
The committee on fire. to which was re-
ferred the petition of H. Traub, to repair
house. Orange and West Broad streets,
recommends that same be granted.
\. NJ. Letter,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committe on fire. to which was re-
ferTed the petition of Mrs. Smith, TO re-
pair house, new tin roof, new foundations,
lot Bryan and Farm streets, recommends
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, to which was re-
ferred the petition of Rev. ]. w. Roberts,
to change location and enlarge house No.
7O4 South Broad street, near Randolph,
recommends that same be granted.
A. NJ LETTER,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, to which was re-
ferTed the petition of Mrs. L. ]. Werin, to
enclose back piazza into bath room 10
house southeast corner Taylor and Lin
coin streets, recommends that same be
granted in accordance with fire chiefs re-
commentator. A. NJ. Letter,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted
The committee on fire to which was re-
ferred the petition of A. Ehrlich, to build
bay window in yard of house on Hunting
don street. between Lincoln and Haber-
sham, recommends that same be granted.
\. NJ. Letter,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on fire to which was re-
ferred the petition of Jas. Mcclure to re-
pair house No. y Farm street, new cei.-
ing, floor and Notwithstanding, recon-
mends that same be granted
A. NJ. LETTER,
CHAIRMAN on flIe.
Report adopted
The committee on fire, to which was re-
ferred the petition of Il. A M. Schroeder.
to enclose stoop to house No. 40 Liberty
street, west recommends that same be
granted. s'.-.
A NJ. LETTER.
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, TO which was re-
ferred the petition of Mrs. l.. NJ. Mercer,
to add one room to house No. S1i York
street, west, second door from Jefferson
street, recommends that same be granted.
A. NJ. LETTER,
Chairman Committee on Fire,
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, to which was re-
ferred the petition of the Baptist church
(coloredl. to improve church West Bound
airy, foot OF Jones street, recommends
that same be granted.
A. NJ. Leffier.
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on fire. to which was re-
ferred the petition of W. II. Gates. for
permission to add story to house at No
4l3 West Perry street, recommends that
same be granted