The morning news., 1897-01-14
satisfactory system of house drainage will


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satisfactory system of house drainage will
begin this year.
On the subject of opening streets, the
mayor says that $1,054.39 was expended
for that purpose last year. He urges that
all lands needed to open all streets within
the city limits be purchased as soon as
possible. The city is now negotiating for
the opening Of all streets in the section
brought into the city limits by the act
of 1854, in order to bring the property there
under taxation.
For paving streets the city paid out $34-
S42 last year. The policy of paving streets
leading from the city connecting with
roads paved by the county is approved Of.
The mayor expresses the opinion that Au-
gusta gravel is superior to shell for paw
ing streets where there is a moderate traf-
fic and advocates its use for such thor
oughfares hereafter. On the subject of
paving he further says:
Bryan street. in my opinion, should be
paved with granite blocks or some other
substantial material, from the Market to
Farm street, and from Farm street to
Bay, it being of the utmost importance
that better facilities should be afforded
for the immense traffic with the Ocean
Steamship Company's wharves. The trav-
ell to and from these wharves, is heavier
than to any other point in the city, and all
roadways leading to them have always
been in a miserable condition.
The improvement of Drayton street, the
paving of Lincoln or Habersham street,
the extension southwark to Twelfth street
of the pavement on either jefferson or
West Broad street, and the paving of Sew
enth street, should, in my opinion, be the
next work undertaken. Augusta gravel,
would l am satisfied, be a satisfactory ma
terial for this purpose, with perhaps the
exception of Drayton street. 1 would also
suggest for your consideration, the advisa-
bility of paving Twelfth street from the
western side of Bull street to the Ogee-
chez road, with Augusta gravel as soon
as the right of way can be procured. This
would make a beautiful driving boulevard
for our citizens, and an avenue by which
the entire southern section of the city
could be reached by continuous paved
highways This work could be done at a
very moderate expense"
The work of each of the commissions is
mentioned with approval. THE wisdom
of the creation of these commissions" the
mayor says, lis abundantly demonstrated
by careful perusal of their reports. What
has already been accomplished by these
bodies indicates their possibilities for flu
ture usefulness"
OF the commissioner of public works, he
says:
by the judicious management of the
affairs of the several departments entrust-
ed to him, the commissioner of public
works has been enabled to carry on their
regular work at a less cost to the city.
Out of the usual appropriations for regu-
lar department work, he has been able to
expend $4,000 for much needed improve
ments. At the same time the handsome
cash balance of $4,000 was left to the cred
il, of these departments at the close of the
year. The operations of the departments
under this commissioner have been on the
same scale as heretofore, the savings be-
ing accomplished by a more effective use
of men and materials at hand. Careful
scrutiny of all work, strict requirements
as to the quality of all supplies purchased
and the introduction of new and more pro-
gressive methods have had their natural
effect in securing the city better results
from the money appropriated. From the
report of the commissioner it will be seen
that he has abandoned the old forms, and
adopted the system in use in leading cities
of the country, in presenting the re-
suits accomplished for the information of
the public. The commissioner has relieved
the aldermen of much arduous labor, and
by this concentration of work under one
responsible official, the city's best inter
ests have been materially promoted. AS
with the other commissions, what has
already been done, is the most effective
reply to those seeking the abolishment of
these bodies
The following timely suggestions on the
subject of charity is made:
I'm my first annual report made such
recommendations in reference to releV-
ing the deserving needy as 1 deemed ad-
visabe / regret that no plan has yet
been devised for the united action among
those seeking to ameliOrate the condition
of those in distresss. 1 again urge that
some intelligent method be applied to the
distribution of charity. Concerted action
by the county and city authorities would
prevent imposition and secure better re-
suits from the money expended"
The report concludes as follows: "Our
labors are fast drawing to a close, and
desire to return my sincere thanks, not
only to the members of the board, but to
all Of the city officials, for the prompt
punctual and intelligent manner in which
their important duties have been dis
charged. Our official relations have been
of the most pleasant character: harmony
has prevailed in all our deliberations. and
all measures considered by the board have
been with an eye singly to the public good
and with a view to the advancement Of
our municipality"
The report was read by Clerk of Council
Manucy. At the conclusion OF the report
Alderman Garrard moved that the report
be received and that il be referred to the
committee Of the whole for the informa-
ton and guidance of the members. The
motion was adopted.
How to Cure La Grippe.