The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-22
PAGES 9 TO 10.
OFFICIAL.

Jus II MOI kept Nly.
Sec. 2. Be IL further ordained that cal-
cium carbide in Theoretically sealed iron
receptacles, and in quantities exceeding
% pounds. must be stored In detached
buildings built of brick or stone at least
twenty-five feet from adjoining property.
such building to be well ventilated, wa
ter-proof and thoroughly drained, with
floor raised at least two feet above the
grade upon which it stands. In such build
ings, artificial light or heat Will not be
permitted Quantities of calcium carbide
In excess of 500 pounds are not allowed to
be stored within the corporate limits of
the city
Sec. 3. BE IL further opdained, that not
more than 20 pounds of calcium carbide,
either In bulk or cartridges shall be stored
or kept in any building used for dwelling.
mercantile. or manufacturing purposes.
and this amount shall be kept only upon "a
permit obtained from the Mayor and al
dermen such permit to provide that all
quantities in excess of two pounds shall
be in tight metal packages and kept ele-
waited at least six inches from the floor
In fire proof safe or vault. located above
the street grade.
Sec. L. BE II further ordained that no
ascetylene generating apparatus shall be
used IN the city of Savannah until the
owner has been granted permission by the
Mayor and aldermen, all ascetylene gener-
ating gas holding apparatus must be in
stalled in an clubhouse building of fire.
proof construction, properly ventilated and
so located that Il will not be an exposure
to adjoining property, all generating APP
'paratus must be charged In the daylight
and no artificial light shah be permitted
within the Enclosure where the apparatus
is Installed.
Sec S. BE II further ordained that the
manufacture, sale, transportation, stor-
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lutey prohibited within the limits of the
city.
Sec 6. BE IL further ordained that any
person or persons violating this ordinance
or any provisions thereof shall, upon con-
victon in the Recorders Court, be sub
ject to fine not to exceed 500, or im-
prisonment not to exceed thirty days, eth
er or both, in the discretion Of the court.
Sec. T. BE it further ordained that all
other ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with this ordinance, be, and the
same are herewith repealed.
ELECTIONS.
vacancy having occurred among the
city physicians by reason of the death of
Dr. Bloodworth an election was had to
fiji the vacancy. Applications of Or. M.
T. Davis and DR. r. l.. Weed were read,
and upon ballot being had, DR.. Davis hav-
ing received eleven votes, he was accord
ingly declared duly elected to I'LL the I'M
expired term
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Alderman williams
Resolved, by the Mayor and aldermen OF
the city Of Savannah, In Council assem-
bled, that the offer Of the Gorrie Ice Com
pany, to sell to the city OF Savannah that
certain area of ground, bounded on the
west by Bull street. on the south BY Ess-
till avenue. on the east by the western
boundary of the right of way OF the s.. f.
q " 1nkI tta lxtkE
avenue containing eleven thousand, eight
hundred and eighty 01,SSO) square feet,
more or less for the sum OF two thou
sand two hundred and Ave and 22-100 ($2.-
205.22) dollars. be and the same Is hereby
accepted. subject 10 the city attorneys
approval of title, note of the city to be
given In settlement thereof
Adopted.
BY Alderman williams
Resolved. That the offer OF Charles
r.. Suits, to sell lot 6S, In
Brownvile ward, to the city of Sa-
vannah, for the purpose of opening Ninth
street for the sum of three hundred and
fifty $3.50 be and the same Is hereby ac-
cepted subject to the city attorneys APP
prevail Of title.
Adopted.
BY Alderman Wlliams--A
Resolved, by the Mayor and al
dermen of the city OF Savannah,
In Council assembled, That so much
of the land OF jackson s. Kaufman
on the southwest corner Of Seventh and
Bull streets, in the city Of Savannah. as
may be needed for the extension and wild
ening of Bull and Seventh streets, be con-
demned and that, to this end, J. S. Collins
be appointed as assessor on the part of
| the city of Savannah, under the provisions
of law.
Adopted.
NV Alderman VVtlllaus-t
Resolved. by the Mayo and aldermen
of the city of Savannah, in Council as
sembed, That so much of the land OF
Adele Jackson, of the city of Savannah.
as is needed for the extension and widen
ing of Bull street, be condemned the said
land so necessary being situate near Tenth
street In the said city of Savannah. and
that, TO this end, J. s. Collins be and he
Ia hereby appointed the assessor on the
part OF the city of Savannah, under the
provisions of the law touching condemns
ton.
Adopted.
| BY Alderman Wells
Resolved, by che Mayor and aldermen
of the city of Savannah, in Council as
| sembled That the committee on harbor
| and wharves Of the said city be and IL
| Is hereby authorized TO allow wharf own
ers to extend their wharves to the harbor
lines established by the United States
| government anu the Guy OF savannah, All
work 20 be done under the control and
| supervisionsof the said committee. the city
| engineer and director OF public works ana
in compliance with the ordinances of the
| city.
Adopted
| BY Alderman Haas
Resolved, That the committee on fire be
and Il is hereby authorized 90 purchase
for the flooring of the engine houses OF
the fire department 49, 11S feet OF lumber.
Adopted
MISCELLANEOUS
Communication from w. T. Hopkins,
putting the city on notice that the discon-
nected sewer referred to in his letter OF
the 8th inst, has not been attended to by
the house drainage contractors, and unless
| said damage is repaired by 2 D. m. OF April
7. he WI. have the work done and charge
che city with the. expense, was read and.
upon the information that the damage had
been repaired no further action was neces-