The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-15
TWO VACANCIES IN COUNCIL.
AID. S. p. HAMILTON RESIGNS BE-
CAUSE OF ILL HEALTH.

One of the Vacancies, md Possibly
Both, VIII BE Filled at the Meet
ing TO-dny-Mr. C. w. Howard and
Thomas II. Mcmillan Mentioned for
the PIaces-Revised Park and Tree
Ordinance Among the Matters to
Come Before the Meeting.
The City Council wIl have number Of
important matters 10 consider to-day in
GLIDING the passage Of the ordinance pro
tecting parks and squares, a further dis
cussion of ways and means for caring for
troops that may be sent here, and the
election of aldermen to nh two vacancies.
The second vacancy was made by the res
ignatson of Mr.. S. p Hamilton, who re-
tires on account of Ill health. Mr.. Ham
ilton has been unable to attend to even his
private affairs, since his recent i'll
ness and for this reason does
not consider It wise to continue further in
the public service. 1t was by the advice
of hts physician that he resigned, to take
a long rest at some health resort, where it
is hoped he can regain much of his lost
strength and again assume his business.
His Withdrawal takes from Council
member universally liked, one whose opin,
ion on all matters was regarded with
marked significance, and who enjoyed the
complete confidence of his colleagues and
constituents. Until he met with his mis-
fortune, Mr.. Hamilton rarely ever failed
to attend meetings. His retirement vacates
the craftsmanship of Council, as well as
that of the finance committee, which is
an important Office, because it embraces
the duties of mayor when that official is
absent 1t is, therefore, possible a chair
man of Council VIII be elected, whether
the vacancy of alderman is filed or not,
since a new member would not likely be
called on TO assume duties with which he
could not wen acquaint himself by the
time he would be expected to discharge
them.
Alderman Owens, the present vice chair
man, who has been dischargng the duties
of Mayor internationally, may be chosen,
since he is Mr. Hamilton's logical sue
cessor, and Is familiar with the city's af-
fairs. In the event this action is taken,
it is likely a vice chairman will be Sc
lected.
Two gentlemen are mentioned as posi-
bilties for the other vacancy, made by the
resignation of Mr. R. NJ. Hull They are
Mr.. c. w. Howard and Mr. Thomas
Mcmillan. who will probably be considered
in caucus and one or the other decided
on. Both gentlemen were closely idenu-
fed with the Liberal Club are underst food
to be acceptable to each of the aldermen,
and are thoroughly capable of discharg-
ing the duties of the office. Mr.. Howard
has consented to serve if elected, but il
is not known that MIR. Mcmillan has con-
scented
All revisions and erasures have been
made in the park and tree ordinance,
which will be passed. A careful examina-
ton has been made of every section, num-
erous suggestions have been made and
the ordinance as it is now shaped suits
| both Council and the Park and Tree Com
mission. This is the first law framed by
the present commission to govern the
| parks and squares, which made its COM
pleteness the more desirable.
Among the sections expunged
| from the original draft Is that providing
| that no one shall plant in a public grass
plat any plant which will be over six inches
| high at maturity 1t was believed this re-
! strictiou would exclude some of the plants
calculated to beautify the public places
most
There were a number of other modifica-
ton made to comply with the prevailing
| ideas.
After the ordinance passes there must
be no firing of guns, pistols or fireworks
! of any kind in parks; selling goods of any
| kind without permission is prevented;
| throwing refuse paper digging the ground,
mutllating park property, placing obstruc-
lions in walks, public assemblages and
! games, are all legislated against, unless
| there Is special permission from the COM
| mission Many rules of the old commission
| are included, while there are also large
number suggested from experience.
| Unless Mayor Meldrim returns to-day
| from Athens, which Is not likely, Alder
| man owens win preside Since the Mayor
| has an engagement to welcome the bank
'ers' association to the city, however, the
chances are he may be here.
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