The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-18

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The Committee of the Whole. to
which was referred the petition of Z. D.
Daffin, chairman Park and Tree Com
mission, asking an additional approprl-
alton of $500 for the purpose of giving
a better approach to the park and the
enlargement of the circle around the
fountain in the laying of the stone
pavement Bull street walk, Forsyth
Park, beg to report by resolution.
Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Received as information.
The Committee of the Whole, 10
which was referred the resolution by
Alderman Watson, that the Savannah
Electric Company be and they are
hereby authorized to take up their
track on Henry street, between OFT
street and Waters road and to take
up the track on Waters road, between
Henry street and. Anderson street, re-
solved, further, that in lieu thereof
the said company is granted permits
sion to extend it's track on OFT street
from Henry street to Anderson street
and on Anderson street, from OFT street
to Waters road, to connect with Its
present track, beg to recommend that
said resolution be adopted @
Adopted. Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Hhe Committee on Finance, to which
was referred with power to act the
petition ofsAgnes M1'F6ekYell, asking
the usual discount Of 10 per cent. TO
make fee simple the eastern half of
lot 10, Jasper ward, beg to report that
same has been granted, -
Adopted.
James NJ. Dixon,
Chairman Committee on Finance.
The Committee on Finance, to which
was referred the petition of Frank N.
Vaughn of 223 Taylor street. asking
to be relieved from double tax upon
personal returns, recommend that
same be granted. James NJ. Dixon,
Chairman Committee on Finance.
Adopted.
The Committee on Finance, to which
was referred the petition of Walter
Ashton, states that owing to providen-
tial causes he was prevented from
making tax returns within time re-
duired, and as a consequence he was
double taxed; petitioner now asks to
be relieved of this double tax, recon-
mend that same be granted.
Adopted. James M. Dixon,
Chairman committee EfO11
The Committee on Finance, to which
was referred the petition of Beckett
& Beckett asking that the execution
in the sum of $51, for the business of
furnishing abstracts of titles, now IN
the hands of the city marshal, do not
issue until the case now pending be-
tween petitioner and the city, for the
collection of the license as attorney at
law advertising money to loan on real
estate, be finally determined. Petit
TONERS further ask that in the event
the pending case is decided against
them that they be permitted to do the
business of furnishing abstracts of til
ties for the one license of SIS, beg TO
report adversely to same.
Adopted. James NJ. Dixon,
Chairman Committee on Finance.
The Committee on Water, to which
was referred the petition of A. J.
Dierks, states that acting under IN
structions from the waterworks de-
partment meter was placed on his
premises at Jones and Whitaker streets
at a cost of $35; shortly afterwards IL
was ordered discontinued; petitioner
now asks that he be permitted to use
the same or be reimbursed for the
amount expended; beg leave, to report
adversely to same. fff
Adopted. A. ]. rGarfunkel,
Chairman Committee on Water.
The Committee on Public Health, to
which was referred the petition of
Mrs Hattie G. Hull, asking for per-
mission to transfer lot No. 1879, Lau-
rel Grove Cemetery, to- Margaret H.
Wade beg to report favorably to same.
Adopted. John F. Glatigny,
Chairman Committee on Public Health.
The Joint Committee on Public
Health and Finance, to which was re-
ferred the petition of James P. Deacy
for compensation for articles destroyed
through fumigation by the health au-
thorities. recommend a donation of
eight dollars.
Adopted. John F. Glatigny,
Chairman Joint Committee
PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Petition of s. S. Furs. Jr.. asking to
be relieved from double tax on per-
sonal property that he does not own.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
Petition of Charles C. Ely and Fred
Asendorf, asking that Savannah Elec-
trio Railway be requested to straighten
it's tracks on Abercorn street, between
Henry and Anderson streets.
Referred to Committee on Streets
and Lanes.
Petition of Mrs. Mary T. Allen Webb
president w c. 7. u, Working Peo-
Piles Home, asking to be relieved of
taxes on its building, No. 400 Liberty
street, west.
Referred to Committee of the Whole
Petition of William p. Lee, by James
r. Cain, attorney, asking to be re-
lieved from payment of taxes on per-
sonal property, as he is not liable for
said tax.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
Petition of Smith g. ferguson, asking
Council TO transfer their wood business
license, corner East Broad and Valid
burg streets. 10 II. Gallagher at same
place Of business.
T2efarred IN Committee of the Whole