The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-05
Mr.. KRENSON'S CHARGES.
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however, by instructions given him by
the Mayor.
The couneilmen seemed at a loss what
disposal to make of the charges but City
Attorney Adams informed them that it
was proper that any charges preferred
against an officer of the city should be
given a hearing by Council. Ii was ac-
cordingly decided that DR.. Levi should be
served with a copy of the charges and
that both he and Mr.. Krenson should be
notified TO be present al the next meet
ing.
An ordinance was introduced by Alder
man Wells giving the Southern Bell Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company the right
to construct and operate a telephone sys-
tenn in the streets and lanes of the city,
either by poles and overhead wires or by
subways with the usual conditions and
restrictions. 1t is underst TODD that the Bell
Company intends extending its under
ground system.
An ordinance by Alderman Mills to re-
store the salary of the keeper of Laurel
Grove Cemetery to the former figure OF
$1,000 a year beginning with April l, was
read twice by unanimous consent and
adopted.
By resolution by Alderman Dixon the
clerk was instructed to notify j. w. Nc
Intyre to show cause before the next
meeting of Council why the building at
No. 220 Broughton street. east, should not
be removed as aogpubltG nuisance, it hay
ing been condemned as unsafe and a men
ace to surrounding property. This is a
matter of long standing. The building
was ordered removed al the last meet
ing of the Meldrim administration, but by
some oversight no steps were taken for
the enforcement of the order.
The resignation of DR.. S. Palmer Lloyd
as city physician was accepted, and the
clerk was instructed to advertise an cleo
ton 90 fill the vacancy at the next meet
ing of Council
Alderman Thomas ordinance, providing
regulations for making house drainage
connections was, by request of the au-
thor, referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
Alderman Haas ordinance, setting aside
certain sites on either side of the main
entrance to Laurel Grove Cemetery for
the McLaws and Barlow monuments, was
laid upon the table, it being stated that
the advisability of change in sites is
now under consideration.
Alderman Schwarzs ordinance provid-
ing for the sale of unclaimed firearms
and other property taken from prisoners
by the police and remaining unclaimed for
six months, was adopted. Such property
is to be disposed of by the superintendent
of police, and the amount turned in to the
police reserve fund.
A petition was received from the prop
erty owners on Brady street, requesting
that the name of that street be changed
to Madison avenue. AS Brady street is
only two blocks in length, the highsound-
ing name chosen fer it by the property
owners caused some merriment among
the aldermen, several of whom appeared
to be in ignorance of its location.
The trustees of the Hebrew Cemetery
petitioned for the appointment Of a keep
er for that cemetery by the city, stating
that they are now at this expense them
selves. The trustees also asked to be re-
lieved from an assessment of $500 upon
the real estate forming a part Of the old
Hebrew Cemetery.
petition for a settlement in the house
drainage matter was received from
Rourke & Mitchell, and referred to the
Drainage Committee. The statement was
made that Rourke & Mitchell are in debt
to the city, instead of the contrary being
the case.
A petition was received from R. L. Cold
ing, attorney for Eli Veruki, requesting
the refunding of. $1Oo paid by his client as
fine in the Police Court on the charge
of selling liquor on Sunday, the decision
of the Recorder having been reversed by
Judge Falligant in the Superior Court.
City Attorney Adams expressed great sur
prise at the announc cement, stating that
he had not been informed of any such
action by Judge FaEgant, nor had he
been given any notice to appear at such
a hearing. The statement was made in
formally that Judge Falligant's action
had been based upon recent decision of
the Supreme Court in a similar case, and
that Recorder Hartridge had consented to
the reversal Mr.. Adams replied that
there was an essential difference between
this case and the one reversed by the Su-
preme Court, and that besides the Re-
corder had no authority to act in such a
matter. He VIII look into the matter at
once
C. NJ. Gilbert & Co. were granted per-
mission to build spur track to their
warehouse on River street
Bills amounting 10 $S4, 500 Is were report
ed correct by the Committee on Accounts
and passed for payment.
With the exception of Alderman Haas
who is out of the city all the members
of Council were present including Alder
man Horrigan, the newly elected men,
Der. Mr. Horrigan occupied Mr.. Will
Jams old seat between Aldermen Dixon
and Thomas. The Mayor announced the
appointment of Alderman Horrigan as
chairman of the Committee on Harbor and
Wharves and also his assignment to the
Committees on Assessments, Finance and
Public Health. Alderman Wells takes Mr.
Williams place as chairman of the Com
mittee on Opening Streets and City Lots