The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-31

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that he was in business prior to July l,
therefore he was liable for the whole
years license. We report adversely TO his
petition Samuel p. Hamilton.
Chairman Finance Committee.
Adopted
tition of Kavapaugh & Brennan was re-
ferred, asking that $50 excessive amount
paid for specific license be refunded, re-
port favorably to petitioners,
Samuel p Hamilton,
Chairman Finance Committee
The finance committee, to which the Pc
tition OF the Baptist Church Extension
Society was referred, asking that certain
lots purchased by them be relieved from
taxation and that $500 paid by them for
surveying the same be refunded, report
that there being no church edihce on said
lots, the city has not the power to exempt
them from taxation and we therefore,
report adversely to the petition.
Samuel p. Hamilton,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Adopted.
The finance committee, TO which was
referred the communication from George
A, Hudson, regarding a sewer pipe laid on
Ninth street. between Drayton and Lin
coin streets, Offering to turn the title over
to the city in consideration of the city
paying the cost of same beg to report adj
Samuel p Hamilton,
Chairman Finance Committee.
1t appearing that action had been taken
at meeting of June l6 1897, relative to the
above mentioned petition, upon motion,
which was adopted, the petition was re-
committed.
The joint committee on finance and
water, to which was referred the matter
OF Increasing the water supply, respect
fully report that they have given the mat
ter earnest attention. The necessity clear
ly exists, and the expert (Afr John
ston), In his report recommends the means
by which the object can be accomplished
by the expenditure Of about $4,000. we re-
commend that the work be done, and an
there is no appropriation In the budget
for that purpose that the same be paid
from moneys not otherwise appropriated.
Samuel =. Hamilton,
Chairman Finance Committee,
Adopted
The committee on fire. to which was re-
ferred the petition of H. Traub, asking
the removal Of fire hydrant northwest
corner of Orange and West Broad streets.
recommend its removal to the opposite
side of the street. w. +. Reid
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted.
The committee on fire to which was re-
ferred the petition of Smith Bros, for per-
mission to repair brick store southeast
corner Bay and Whitaker streets. beg to
report that same Is granted provided that
the entire front wall be torn down to the
ground; that the wall on Whitaker street
side be torn down to the second floor and
Strengthened up with stays or braces. and
that the cellar be so arranged as TO af-
ford an entrance from the street.
W. f. Reid,
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire
Adopted.
The committee on fire to which was re-
ferred the petition Of Sig Gardner for per-
mission TO make Improvements to house
No 6 Tyrconnel Tything, Derby ward,
bcgs 70 report that same Is granted pro-
Vded there Is no encroachment, and that
the front Of the building be constructed OF
iron, brick, stone or other incombustlble
material w +. Reid,
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted
The committee on fire TO which was re-
ferred the petition of Christ church for
permission to repair church, Bull street,
between st. Julian, Drayton and Congress
streets, begs to report favorably TO same.
w. f. Reid.
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted
The committee on fire TO which was re-
ferred the petition OF John Flannery for
permission to erect shed Y feet high and
2O0 square feet at southeast corner pray-
ton and CASTOR streets. begs to report fa-
voraby TO same. w. +. Reid
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted.
The committee on fire 10 which was re-
ferred the petition of II. Eichholz to raise
roof ana place piazza 10 two-story OF
house, corner Liberty street lane and East
Broad, begs TO report favorably TO same.
w. r. Reid.
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted.
The committee on fire. to which was
referred the petition Of John Lynch 20 re-
pair brick house No. 20, Monterey ward,
begs to report that same is granted, pro-
Vlded that all outside wood work Is cover.
ed withs corrugated iron. w. II. Reid,
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted.
The committee on fire, 10 which was re-
ferred the petition OF Mrs. Meta Torch 70
place two rooms to house, begs 70 re-
port that same is granted. w. Il. Reid.
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted.
The committee on fire. to which were re-
ferred the following petitions begs 10 re-
port that same are granted.
Petition of Virginia Williams TO repair
wooden house on lot 124 Brownsville ward.
Petition of ScipiO Patterson TO repair
wooden house. West Boundary. between
Bryan and olive streets.
Petition Of Martin Cooley to repair ana
improve house No. 6. North Oglethorpe
ward
Petition Of Scipio Patterson to repair
wooden house corner Bryan and olive
streets.
Petition OF b. ~ Rosenbrook to repair
brick house corner Montgomery and Hen
~ street lane.
Petition OF Josephine r. Jones 10 repair
and improve four wooden houses, s, and
TO- North Ogiethorpe ward, corner Bay
and Lumber streets. W. +. Reid,
Acting Chairman Committee on Fire.
Adopted.
The committee on city lots. to which
was referred the petition Of J W. o. Ster-
iy. asking the city 10 dispose OF city lots
from No. q to 80 inclusive, Thomas ward
beg leave 10 report that as these lots
are now under negotiation for the opening
OF certain streets that they are constrain-
cd to report adversely 10 the prayer OF pc
titioner. John W. smith,
Chairman Committee on City Lots.
Tfpon motion, which was adopted, the
petition was recommtted
The committee on public health. to
which was referred the petition Of Fannie
4 Nfndiaon asking the city 10 refund the