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costs, whlrh shall he made and levied as
are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that
all ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict with this ordinance are hereby re
pealed.
An ordinance on Its first reading; Jan. 13,
1897: by unanimous consent read the sec
ond time, laid on the table and published
for information:
By Committee on Fire—
An ordinance to permit J. H. H. Entle-
Dun of the city of Savannah, to erect
three (3) frame houses on lots 27 and 28,
Wesley ward, to cost not less than $3,600
each.
Bee. 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and
aldermen of the city of Savannah in
council assembled, That p< rmission ite,
and it is hereby given to J. H. ii. Entle
man of the city of Savannah, to erect
tht'ee (3) frame houses on lots 27 and 2S
Wesley ward in said city, to cost not less
than $3,000 each.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that all
ordinances and parts of ordinances in oon
riTct with this ordinance are hereby re
pealed. in so far as they apply to this spe
cial case.
i RESOLUTION.
By Alderman Garrard-
Resolved, By the mayor and aldermen
of the city of Savannah In council as
sembled.
First. That the petition of Messrs. W, .
D. Sim’kins, W. F. McCauley, ii H. Hall.
R. F.* Burdell et a!., filed to-night, be
taken up at this meeting, and be acted
upon.
Second. That the commissioner of pub
lic works is instructed to lower the s. wer
In Wolf street lane, for t.'iu feet mon or
less, west from Waters road, lo a suffi
cient depth to conform to a change in
grade which is proposed to be made by
the county commissioners in said sewer
along Waters road, and to do all the nec
essary work as soon as possible, as pray
ed for in saiil petition.
Resolution adopted.
By Alderman Garrard —
Resolved, by the mayor an.i aldermen of
the city of Savannah,in council -a ruble, l
that the ioard of sanitary eominissioners
of the city of Savannah, is directed to ap
point a care taker for the pest house, anil
land appi naming thereto, at a salary not
exceeding fifteen dollars per month, said
care taker to lit* subject lo removal by
said board, at will, and to have such priv
ileges of planting the said pest house tract
as may be granted by said board.
Resolution adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Communication from the board of police
commissioners, relative to enacting ordi
nance regulating bicycle travel on the
streets; referred lo tiie committee of the
whole.
Communication from E. B. Burke, offer
ing to sell to the city certain lands for ihe
opening up of Whitaker street: referred to
the committee on opening streets.
The following annual report of Hon.
Herman Myers, mayor, for the year end
ing Dec. 31, 1596, was read and referred to
the committee of the whole for their in
formation and guidance:
To the Honorable City Council of the
City of Savannah:
It is a time honored custom that the
mayor, as the executive head of the city
government, should submit at the close of
each year a resume of its work, accompa
nied by the reports of the several depart
ments and commissions, which are here
with submitted.
As my term of office is aliout to ex
pire, I feel justified In adding thereto su.-ti
suggestions and recommendations as
may seem to me pertinent, basing them
on my years of experience In city affairs.,
Although the past year has been one of
great stringency in financial matters, it
is a pleasure to me to inform you that the
payment of taxes has been prompt, and
the receipts show a marked Increase over
those of the preceding year, proving that
the great mass of our citizens do not shirk
their responsibility as supporters of the
city government.
Appreciating tlie depressed condition of
business, and realizing the imperative
duly of those interested with the city's
affairs to obtain the fullest values for all
monies expended, every effort has been
made to prevent any extravagance. In
every department special care has been
taken to have the results accomplished,
a full equivalent for the money paid out.
The fact has not been lost sight of. that
the revenues of the city are derived from
the citizens generally, and should be ad
ministered with the sole intent of promot
ing their good. The financial condition
of the city as a result of this policy was
never better, and its credit never stood
higher than now. Every obligation has
been met promptly, and not one cent of
indebtedness has been incurred for that
purpose; on the contrary, the close of the
year found a cash balance of $37,490.01 in
the city treasury,while amounts outstand
ing, due for taxes, aggregate *3,810.00, and
for street paving $8,555.15. This latter
amount does not include $20,900 balance
due for paving Liberty, Jefferson and Bull
streets.
I herewith present a comparative state
ment of receipts and expenditures for the
years 1894. 1895 and 189*1:
1894.
Cash on hand Jan. 1 $
Receipts 772,684 75
„ $791,951 83
Expenditures. $781,318.63.
1895.
Cash on hand Jan. 1 $ 10 633 20
Kecaipts 740!568 86
„ $756,202 06
Expenditures, $717,664.00.
1896.
Cash on hand Jan. 1 (includ
ing $6,000 due sinking fund
commission * 38.538 06
Rece| r s 766.316 29
_ ~ $891,854 35
Expenditures, *767,364.31 (Including *6,000
due sinking fund commission for 1895)
1897.
Cash on hand Jan. 1 $ 37,49094
From Ihe treasurer's report you will
perceive that the cash outlay
exceeded the amount appropriated in the
budget about $24,000. It is proper for me
to explain that this increase was not
caused by the expenses of the various de
partments overrunning the amount ap
propriated; these were reallv less than ihe
amount appropriated for them, but It is
due to the following causes:
First, the amount expended to repair
the damage done the city by the disas
trous storm of Sept. 29, 189*;. was *7.146.80-
house numbering, (a greatly needed Im
provement. and for which there was no
appropriation) *1.433.82. The expenses of
the city court also exceeded tho budget
*2,'too. which expense is entirely beyond
the city's control, and appears lo be In
creasing every year. I had hoped that
the legislature would have relieved tho
city of this burden whirl) should be borne
by the county. Also *,uon was due the
sinking fund for 1895, ami paid | n 1896. In
street paving there was an excess in ex
penditures of $24,842 over the SIO,OOO ap
propriated for Ihe city's share of such
work. Tills is due to the fact that tho
paving on South Broad street and Louis
ville road was incomplete at the close of
the year, and no assessment of property
or collections could be made. There is also
due the city by property owners on Aber
corn street and Bay street extended. $8 -
655 15,
It has not been the policy of lids admin
istration to stop public improvements
This has been abundantly demonstrated
by those made during the past two years
as well as by the fact that the budget for
1897 contains appropriations for su.-h work
aggregating *105,006. At the same time it
has steadily borne In mind the advisabili
ty of relieving property owners and busl
ness men of some of the burdens of taxes
that are Imposed ujion them so heavily
Bv prudent economy and ulo*s supervi
sion of every detail of municipal business,
this has been rendered possible. The tax
rate for the present year has been reduced
from $1.50 to $1.45, and, in my judgment,
based on what has already been sccom-
I ashed. a small reduction can be made an
nually for several years to come, without
interfering with the efficient conduct of
the departments, or checking necessary
improvements. All that is required is to
consider the city government as a bus
iness institution, and conduct it a> such.
In this connection, as mayor of the city,
I cannot but express my regrets that
efforts are being made to repeal the acts
creating the various commissions, i stat
ed in my report of 1835 that these special
laws had been carefully considered, and
would be productive of much good. This
prediction ha.- been fully sustained. Any
citizen, who will impartially study the re
ports of these commissions, cannot fail to
be convinced of the iienefits which have
accrued to Savannah through their con
scientious labors. With so much accom
plished by them in their first year, it is
natural lo suppose that having nad
twelve months' experience, the result for
the coming year will lie even more grati
fying.
LOCAL LEGISLATION.
The only local legislation at the recent
session of the general assemnly of this
state was the passage of an act recom
mended by the mayor and aldermen, ex
tending the powers of the park and tree
commission, giving it full eontroi of ail
labor in that department, and in addition,
putting under its supervision all work in
tho city cemeteries.
The bill recommended by council, amend
ing the act creating til* board of police
commissioners, was not passed. 1 was In
formed by one of the representatives
from this county that this amendment
was not approved by the Chatham dele
gation. In my opinion, the mayor and al
dermen and commissioners are the proper
bodies to make such recommendations.
They have Ihe city's entile business In
charge. Carefully watching the practical
workings of all new measures, they are
surely more competent to judge of the
merits of anew bill affecting the admin
istration of an important municipal de
partment, than the legislators, who can
not possibly have more than a slight su
perficial knowledge of the practical work
ings of such a measure, or the need of its
modification. It Is generally conceded
that all new measures when put into oper
ation are found susceptible of improve
ment. It is very desirable that our repre
sentatives in the legislature work in har
mony, and co-operate with the city au
thorities, otherwise it will lie impossible
to secure for the municipality the benefit
of the experience of Its officers. The in
terests of the public should rise superior
to every other consideration.
While considering the matter of legis
lation, I would recommend that the in
coming administration. formulate and
draft a bill, to be introduced at the next
session of the general assembly, providing
for an extension of the term of the mayor
hereafter to four years, and to render him
inelligible for re-eleetion. I would also ad
vise that the city charter lie further
amended, so that at the ensuing city elec
tion six of the aldermen shall lie chosen
for four years, mid six for two years, the
terms of all aldermen elected thereafter
to lie four years. This would secure the
city at all times the services of six experi
enced aldermen. The benefits from these
changes are obvious enough, in my opin
ion, to recommend the suggested legisla
tion.
PUBLIC HEALTH.
The roniluct of this department has been
most excellent. The death rate compares
favorably with that of preV-foOsj years.
Whilst this Is true as to tfte'emir*! pop
ulation, I would direct your'attention es
pecially to the continued high death' rate
amongst the colored people, as compared
with that of the whites. I cannot be.levc
that this is entirely due to the personal
negligence or indifference of the colored
citizens; I am more inclined to the opinion
that it is, to a considerable degree, the
result of the unsanitary condition of the
houses occupied by them. If this is so,
it can, and should be remedied. I would
recommend that a thorough and frequent
inspection be made of the tenement* oc
cupied by this class of our people. If nec
essary. ordinances should be tpassod, com
pelling the placing and maintaining of this
class of property and its surroundings, in
a thoroughly sanitary state. I would also
suggest that tile health officer and the san
itary board Inquire as to whether the ser
vices of an additional coldred physician
would not tend to reduce tills mortality.
Strenuous steps should be taken to modify
the existing bad conditions, and rinder
such other .assistance as will reduce the
death rate among Ihe colored citizens. De
fective plumbing is another source of dis
ease which might be reached by the city
authorities. 1 would also advise that a
competent Inspector of plumbing be ap
pointed, under such rules and regulations
as the sanitary hoard and aldermen may
adopt. Measures should also lie taken
bringing all plumbing under the control
of the committee on public health, or san
itary board. The board of sanitary com
missioners has taken up the question of
milk as a food product, and wi.l probably
at an early date, make certain recommen
dations to council. Tiie adulteration of
it is more easily overlooked than any other
food product; It is Ihe only likely source
in our city for typhoid and searlet fever,
and also consumption. The registration
of milk dealers is being enforced in every
city, and tiie examination of milk is a nec
essary adjunct. The inspection of cows,
their stables, milking apparatus, and the
manner of conveying milk 10 the custom
ers. all need legislation. The exhaustive
report of the health officer, contains valu
able suggestions and important recom
mendations, which deserve early consid
eration.
The uncertainty of our continuing at the
present quarantine station has rendered it
inadvisable to expend any large sum of
money In improvements there. As soon
as it is determined that tligre will he no
change, I would advise that an improved
system of discharging ballast lie inaugu
rated, In order that there may lie no un
necessary detention of vessels.
HOUSE DRAINAGE.
This Important work, as you are aware,
has been delegated to commission. Whilst
ils progress has been slow, il lias not been
idle, and by no means unmindful of the
importance of this undertaking. The
difficulty of securing a proper outlet for
the city's sewage, has forced the com
missioners lo proceed with much care.
Surveys have boon made for an outlet Into
Wilmington river near Uauston's Bluff,
and elaborate plans and specifications,
with estimates of cost, have been submit
ted by the eity engineer. This outlet is
being opposed by the town of Warsaw,
and an Injunction Is threatened by Its au
thorities in the event the city adopts this
plan. Another has been submitted to tho
commissioners, by one of Its members, Dr.
L. A. Kaklgant, based upon a plan prepar
ed some years ago for city council, by that
eminent sanitary engineer. Rudolph Herr
ing, having in view the Savannah river as
its outlet, ami this plan is now under con.
siileratlon by ihe commission. lam satis
fied that sufficient data has born gathered
to enable the eotntnission to soon present
a satisfactory plan to council, and that u
satisfactory house drainage system will tie
begun this year. Sufficient funds have
been appropriated to begin tills work.
OPENING STREETS
Public Improvements have I teen contin
ued on us extensive a scale as the city's
finances would permit. Much as liei 11 no
compllshcd In lit*' opening of street*, $31,.
054.39 having been extended for that pur
pose during tip' year. The satisfactory
adjustment or the long standing differ
ences and litigation between the city and
tiie Savannah. Florida and Western Rail
way Company has led to the prompt open
ing of all necessary crossings over that
railroad, the city being put to no expense
The city Is now negotiating for the open
ing of all streets In the section brought
THE MORNING NEWS; SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1897.
into the corporate limits by the act of
1854, and which has been exempt from
taxes since that time. 1 would recom
mend that the lands for the opening of
streets lie promptly acquired, and the
streeTs opened, thereby bringing into the
city for taxation, real estate of the value
of from *750,000 to *1.000.000. 1 would
further recommend that ail streets in the
section south of Anderson street, brought
in under the act of 1883. which have not
yet been acquired by the city, be bought
at an early a day as possible. In my judg
ment it would be a decided economy to
purchase all needed lands without delay.
Besides, the owners of property, and citi
zens living in that section, are paying
taxes, and are therefore entitled to this,
as well as other conveniences. Private
improvements would speedily follow the
opening of streets, and greatly increase
the city's revenues.
PAVING STREETS.
Paved streets are inseparable from mu
nicipal progriss. Good roads are demand
ed by all citizens Interested in the city's
development, as well as Its appearance.
The requirements of Savannah in this di
rection should be met as rapidly as the
finances of the city and the property own
ers will permit. Little has been done com
paratively, until recent years, and much
remains to be accomplished before Savan
nah can he referred to as a well-paved
city. The present administration has
been, in its brief tenure of office, fully
mindful of the city’s needs, and in 1896, as
in the preceding year, has expended con
siderable money, and given much atten
tion to this ( lass of public Improvement.
Some of our important thoroughfares
have been paved, in whole or In part, or
were in the process of being paved at the
close of the year. In all the city paid out
$34,842.00 111 street paving during the year
1896. The policy of paving streets to meet
county roads was continued. Work of this
character, that will prove of great benefit
to the city, was the paving of Bay street
extended, and the Louisville road to the
city limits, the county authorities contin
uing the work from there to the distance
of some miles in the country. This facili
tates the conveyance of produce to this
market, and will tend to build up the sec
tion adjacent to the city, at the same time
giving the citizens two beautiful drives,
thereby adding to their pleasure as well
as their business. The county in extend
ing these highways, used Augusta gravel,
which seems to give a smooth durable
road, free from dust, at a minimum cost.
In my opinion this gravel is preferable to
shells, on streets where there is a moder
ate traffic, and I would advocate Us use on
such thoroughfares hereafter. It is less
expensive than shells; costs less for main
tenance, and is more desirable from a
sanitary standpoint. For the first time in
Savannah, vitrified brick were used for
paving purposes last year; portions of
Abereorn and Habersham streets being
paved with this material. It seems to
give a durable pavement; stands heavy
traffic. Is easily cleaned and repaired, and
is worthy of favorable consideration for
future paving. South Broad street was
in the process of paving at the close of
ihe year, asphalt being the material se
lected hy council for that thoroughfare.
The price per square yard for this work is
less than for any similar work in the past.
When this street is completed. Savannah
will unquestionably have in it one of the
most attractive avenues in the country.
A change of name lo one more commen
surate with its beauty, might well mark
the completion of this inprovement.
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
Hay, 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
el to and from these wharves, is heavier
than to any other point In the city, and ail
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 southward to Twelfth street,
the pavement 011 either Jefferson or
West Broad street, and the paving of Sev
enth street, should, in my- opinion, be the
next work undertaken. Augusta gravel,
would, I am satisfied, be a satisfactory ma
terial for this purpose, with perhaps the
exception of Drayton street. I would Vilso
suggest for your consideration, the advisa
bility of paving Twelfth street from the
western side of Bull street to the Ogee
chee 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.
During the past year anew maintenance
contract for the asphalt streets of our city
was entered into with the Warren-Scharf
Asphalt Paving Company, and the then
existing one cancelled. I look upon the
contract as one of the most satisfactory,
from a standpoint of permanent economy,
ever entered into in the history of the oily.
By It the expense of maintaining all the
asphalt streets in the city is cut down
fifty per cent., accomplishing a saving in
the present area of asphalt pavements of
$4,500 per annum.
THE COMMISSIONS.
The wisdom of the creation of the vari
ous commissions is abundantly demon
strated by a careful perusal of their re
ports. What lias already been accom
plished by these bodies indicates their pos
sibilities for public usefulness. The report
of the hoard of tax assessors and receiv
ers showed that the alarming decline in
returns of personal property was more
than checked in its first year, returns of
this class of property in 1893 having in
creased $1,250,000.
The elaborate report of the fire rommis.
sioners show that the condition and effi
ciency of that department has been main
tained at a high standard; that the num
ber of men has been Increased: buildings
renovated and put in tirst-class repair;
equipment added to, and a considerable
cash surplus returned to the city treas
urer, the appropriation having been no
larger than in previous years.
Under the commission the police de
partment has also done excellent work.
This commission, like the others, adopted
a policy of gradual improvements, care
fully studied the needs of the department,
and met them as soon as possible. Dis
cipline lias been well maintained: the per
sonnel of the force Improved, and a very
efficient and satisfactory service given to
the public, criminals being In every in
stance promptly apprehended.
The finances of the eity do not permit
of as large appropriations for these two
departments as were recommended by
the commission*. The conscientious and
Intelligent supervision of the work of the
departments enables the commissioners
to secure better results from the expendi
ture of the appropriations heretofore
given by council. As soon as the eity s
finance* permit, however, there should lie
an Increase of Ihe police appropriation, to
enable tiie commission to improve and en
large the guard house and add to the num
ber of nun patrolling tho southern so
tlon of the city.
The report of the water commission
shows a considerable reduction in the ex
penses of operating. Every care has hern
taken to keep tile plant at the highest
standard. The supply of water has lieen
entirely adequate, and tiie department is
In every respect worthy of commendation.
Considerable improvement has been made;
a complete electric plant lias lieen put in
at the woijks; lo.luu feet of new mains
have lieen laid, and a well, giving about
a half million gallons of water dally, has
been connected with those already supply
ing the city. In my judgment this de
partment-was never In latter shape vhan
at present.
While Ihe work of the park and tree
commission is of such a character that tiie
result! are not fully apparent Within a
short time, still there has been sufficient
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad Cos.
Allies Shortest Line to Tampa, 34 >lile Shortest Line to Jacksonville.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT NOV. 16, 1896.
NORTH | Train ; Train SOUTH I Train I Train
| 36 | 38 j I 35 | 37
*>th meridian time | Dally.| Daily.j 90th meridian time | Daily.! Daily.
Lv Jacksonville ...| 6 45pm[ 8 20aml|Lv New York 112 15am, 4 30pm
Lv Fcrnandina I 6 40pm 1 , 7 40am Lv Philadelphia 3 50am| 6 56pm
Lv Brunswick | 7 45pm, 9 45am,,Lv Baltimore 6 22am: 9 20pm
Lv Darien ! 4 25pmj 9 30am| Lv Washington 11 loam[lo 43pm
Ar Savannah jll 10pml2 18pm Lv Asheville 3 05pm|
Lv Savannah u 20pm;12 26pm Ar Savannah 450am| 4 25pm
Ar Columbia, 8. C. 355 am | 413 pm: Lv Savannah 5 00am|4 33pm
Ar Asheville , N. C 2 4opm| j|Ar Darien 12 28pmj 7 16pm
Ar Knoxville, Tcnn 7 25prni |( Ar Brunswick 8 00am| 7 30pm
Ar Cincinnati, 0..... 7 15am] |jAr Fernandina 9 35am 9 00pm
Ar Richmond, - Va.:....r 6 40pm 6 00am lAr Jacksonville 9 00am 912 pm
Ar Washington 9 40praj 6 42amji Ar St. Augustine 1030 am
Ar Baltimore 11 35pm| 8 05am,, Ar Tallahassee .7. .... 330 pm
Ar Philadelphia 2 56am,10 15am Ar Pensacola 1100 pm
Ar New York 6 23um 1 12 43pm;j Ar Moble 305 am
*— —■ ' Ar New Orleans 7 35am| ..
Ar Ocala | 2 40pm| 2 27am
Ar Tampa e. | 7 00pm; 7 55ara
[Train 39j| |Train 40
Lv Denmark j*3 OOam ]Lv Savannah j* 4 45pra
Ar Savannah i j*B 30am,|Ar Denmark |*lo 10pm
Trains 39 and 40, daily except Sunday, stop for local business.
Pullman buffet sleepers Jacksonville and New York on trains 35 and 36 and Jack
sonville and Cincinnati via Asheville without change.
Pullman buffet vestibuled sleepers between Tampa and New York on trains 87
and 38, connecting at Charlotte with southwestern vestibuled limited train.
Pullman buffet sleeper Jacksonville to New Orleans, connecting with train 35
from Savannah.
For full information apply to A. O. MACDONELL, G. P A.. Jacksonville. Fla.
N. B. PENNINGTON, Traffic Manager, Jacksonville, Fla.
I. M. FLEMING. Division Passenger Agent. Savannah. Ga.
Wains leave from Central depot, corner West Broad and Liberty streets.
evidence of improvement to lead the pub
lic to endorse your recommendations, that
the powers of this commission be materi
ally extended. I am confident that under
ils control the beautifying of the city will
lie intelligently directed, ami far better re
sults obtained than under the old sys’em.
During the past year the old cemetery on
South Broad street has been converted
into a picturesque park, tho area of which
has been.increased by the addition of the
pound lot.
THE COMMISSIONER OF • PUBLIC
, WORKS.
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 iese cost to the city.
Out of the usual appropriations for regu
lar department work, he lias been able to
expend SIO,OOO fo> - much needed improve
ments. At the same time the handsome
cash balance of SIO,OOO was left to the cred
it 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 hy a more effective use
of men and materials at 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
sults 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 pity's best inter
ests have been materially promoted. As
with the other commisijidns, what has
already, been done, is. tpe most effective
reply To those. seeking' the abolishment of
these bodies.
CHARITY'.
Tn my first annual report I made such
recommendations in reference to reliev
ing the deserving needy as I deemed ad
visable. I regret that no plan has yet
been devised for the united action among
those seeking to ameliorate the condition
of those in distresss. I 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
sults from ihe money- expended.
Our labors are fast drawing to a close,
and I desire to return my sincere thanks,
not only to the nembers,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 tho advancement of
our municipality.
Respectfully submitted.
HERMAN MYERS, Mayor.
Savannah, Ga., Jan. 13, 1897.
Council took a recess subject to the call
of the mayor. A. N. MANUCY,
Clurk of Council.
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Southern Railway
PIEDMONT AIR LINE.
THE GREAT SOUTHERN SYSTEM.
The only line in the Soutli operating
every day in the year solid Pullman ves
tibuled limited trains between Jackson
ville, Charlotte and Washington and New
Y'ork.
Schedules effective Nov, 16, 1896.
f. c. it l*. u. it. r jNoTag
All Trains Run Daily j No. 38 | Fast.
By 90 Meridian. | | Mail.
Lv Savannah |l2 26pmjll 20pra
Ar Columbia | 4 ISpmj 355 am
Lv Columbia -|- |5 28pm|5 00am
Ar Charlotte | 8 20pmj 8 50am
Ar Greensboro jiu 4spm,l2 uspm
Ar Danville |l2 Don't j l sop in
Ar i,yachburg 1 53am| 335 pm
Ar Charlottesville 3 35am| 5 45pm
Ar Washington 6 42am| 9 40pm
Ar Baltimore 8 ouamjll3spm
Ar Philadelphia 10 15um| 3 OOam
Ar New Y'ork ]l2 43pmj 6 23am
Lv Danville .112 30am| 150 pm
Ar Richmond -j 6 00/im| 6 40pm
Lv Savannah* |ll 20pm
Lv Columbia -|- . | 7 55am
Ar Spartanburg . 11145 am
Ar Hendersonville 't j 1 45pm
Ar Asheville | 2 40pra
Lv Savannah 11 20pm
Lv Columbia 1100 am
Ar Anderson 335 pm
Ar Pendleton . 4 40pm
Ar Seneca 5 50pra
Ar Walhalla 6 45pm
Ar Greenville 4 2opm
Note—*Cen:ra; Time.
-1-Eastern Time.
PULLMAN SERVICE.
Pullman vestibuled sleeper* from Sa
vannah to New York, Savannah to Cincin
nati via Asheville. Columbia to Richmond.
For detailed Information, reservation*,
etc . apply to any agent of the Southern
railway or connections.
W 11. GREEN. General Superintendent.
J M CULP, Traffic Manager.
W. A. Turk. O. P. A., Washington, D. C.
S It HARDWICK,A.G.P.A.,AtIanta.Ga.
R. W. HUNT. T. P. A.. Augusta, Ga.
JOHN 0. BUTLER,
DEALER IS)—
Paints, Oli* and Glass, Sn*h, Doors, Blinds
and Builders Supplies. Plin and Deco
rative Wall Paper, Foreign and Domestic
Cements, Line, Plaster and Hair. Sols
agent for Asbestine Cold Water Paint.
140 Congress and 13? St. Julian streets.
IF YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work, order your lithographed and
printed stationery and blank books from
Morning News, Savanuah. Ga.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
—FOR—
SMew York, Boston
-AND
PHILADELPHIA.
SPEED—COMFORT AND SAFER
Unsurpassed cabin accommodation. Sea
spray baths. Electric lights all night. Un
excelled table. Improved ventilation and
sanitary plumbing.
The express steamships of this line are
appointed to sail as follows (from Savan
nah, Central (90th) meridian time, as be
low:
TO NEW YORK.
::SS
STEERAGE, SIO.OO.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt. Burg,
SATURDAY', Jan. 16, at 4:30 p. m.
LA GRANDE DUCHESSE, Capt. Han
lon, TUESDAY', Jan. 19, at 5:30 p. m.
”Ti* c aPb Daggett.
THURSDAY, Jan. 21, at 6:00 p. m.
CITY > Capt. Fisher, SATUR
DAY, Jan. 23, at 7:00 p. m.
TO BOSTON.
STEERAGE $11.75.
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, TUESDAY
Jan. 19, 6:30 p. m.
C n‘iT T^ HOOCHEK - Lewis, FRI
DAY, Jan. 22, at 7 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. Askips, MON
DAY, Jau. 25, at 10 p. m.
TO PHILADELPHIA.
CABIN SI7.SO,EXCURSION ...$28.00
Intermediate.... 12.50|EXCURS10N .. 20 00
STEERAGE $9.00.
CITY', Capt. Googins, WEDNES
DAY, Jan. 20, at 7:00 p. m.
C'T Y <>F MACON, Capt. Savage, WED
NESDAY, Jan. 20, 7 p. m.
lhtough bills of lading given to all
eastern and northwestern points and to
the principal ports of Europe.
*' or freight and passage apply to
C. G. ANDERSON, Agent
Central Railroad Bank.
iw&WitKSSTRv.
MERCHANTS AND MINERS'
TRANSPORTATION CO.
RATES OF PASSAGE.
TO NEW YORK—Steamer and Rail—
{-“kin. limited a days, $18.30; cabin, unlim
class, lul. Excurslon - * 3 ->.00; second
TO BOSTON—Steamer and Rail—Cabin
unUnited $22.00; second class limited 6
(lays?, ♦li.w.
ln T ? RO |lTm N_SU>am . er —Cabin, limited
10 days, $20.00; excursion, $36.00; second
class, limited 10 days, $15.00.
TO WASHINGTON— Steamer and Rail-
Cabin, SI6.J); second class, $11.20.
TO PHILADELPHIA— Steamer and
Rail—Cabin, $17.80; second class, $12.50.
PHILADELPHIA—Steamer—Cabin,
$16.00; second class, $11.50.
■ TO HALT I .MORE—Cabin. $15.00; excur
sion, $2a.00; second class, SIO.OO.
The steamships of this company are ap
pointed to sail from Savannah for Balti
more as follows (Standard time):
D. H. MILLER, Capt. Billups, SATUR
DAY, Jan. 16, at 5 p. m.
BERKSHIRE, Capt. Kirwan, WED
NESDAY, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p. m.
WM. LAWRENCE, Capt. Peters, SAT
URDAY, Jan. 23, at 10 p. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY
and FRIDAY.
J. J. CAROLAN, Agent.
Savannah, Ga.
W. F. TURNER. G. P. A.,
A. D. STEVENS, A. T. M.
J. C. \\ HITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices, Baltimore, Md.
AMERICAN LINE.
NEW YORK-SOUTHAMPTON (Lon
don—Paris).
Sailing at 10 a. m.
NEW YORK.Jan.-20.8T. PAUL ..Feb. 10
ST. LOUIS Jan. 27 NEW YORK..Feb. 17
PARIS Feb. 3|PARIS Feb. 24
RED STAR LINE.
NEW YORK-ANTWERP.
BERLIN Wednesday, Jan. 20, noon
NOORDLAND,.Wednesday, Jan. 27, noon
FRIESLAND, Wednesday. Feb. 3. noon.
KENSINGTON, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 11 am
International Navigation Company,
Piers 14 and 15 North River. Office 6
Bowling Green. New York. Whitehead &
Cos., A. E. Horrocks, Savannah, Ga.
FOR BEAUFORT AND BLUFFTON
Steamer GOV. SAFFORD will leave Sa
vannah for Beaufort, Port Royal Naval
Station and way landings at 10 a. m. Sun
days, Tuesdays and Thursdays, returning
next day.
Steamer STAR will leave Rluffton daily
(except Sunday) at 7 a. m.; returning,
leave Savannah at 3 p, m. Telephone ' J).
THE BEST 18 THU CHEAPEST—
Your stationery is an Indication of your
manner of conducting business. Hava
everything neat and trim, in good taste
and on good material, from the complete
printing, lithographing and blank book
manufacturing department of the Morn
ing News
Plant System.
Train. Operated b- Doth Meridian Time, One Hour Slower T |, a
Time. " C,< *
GOING SOUTH-Kead DownTj TIME CARD. jj G^OlNG'l'JoitTH^
I *5 | *23 | *35 il In Effect Dec. 20, 189d| *32 j 7S \ ~.j -
j | 1 30pm 12 (isn't Lv ....Boston Ar;| 8 30pmi 3 OOpnii ~
— ! 9 00pm 9 30am Lv ...New York... Ar, 2 03pm ! 6 53aml
j 12 Oon't 12 09n'n Lv .Philadelphia.. Ar 11 25am 345 am!
i I 50amj 2 25pm iLv ...Baltimore... Ar | 9 05am 12
I ! 9 Ooamj 7 30pm Lv ...Richmond... Aril 4 20am! 6
I 8 00am 1 4 00pm Lv Old Point Com Ar:j 8 40am 7 10nm
i 9 25am 4 35pm Lv ....Norfolk Ar 7 30am, 5 25pm •
i i Jopmi HLv ..Wilmington.. Arji 112 15n'n
'V v • • Fayetteville.. Ar 10 20pm U 20am .'"i
i r?P m 10 *>Pi 6 12am Lv ...Charleston.. Ar j 5 10pm 5 10am 11 58aiii
* f“ am I l|Lv Atlanta.... Ar|| K lOnm
D oon n | ;iLv ...Fort Royal.. Ar 5 85pm 9 60am
I 7 30pm.jj 50n t 8 06am, t Ar ... .Savannah.,. Lv, 12 55n'njl2 45n't 5 50am
t2 t *2l | *23 | *35 |] |j *32 | *7B ~ ’ *24 ~ .7-
1 r: ?5 n ’" l ? f OJu- 111 8 26am jI Lv ..Savannah.. Ar[l2 35n'n|12 20n't| 9 lOamlloTiSS
6 4apm, o 07pmj 2 37amj 9 ouani Ar Jesup.... Lv; ll 12am 10 45pm 1 7 22am h
I £ am l 1,7 45pm Ar Atlanta.... Lv;l | .11l 10pm 7-"ic!!!
\ 9 Jsn*n ,13 Son t ! Ar ..Chattanooga. Lvll [ 6 15prn i>"i,S
‘.....—1 TMPmI I 4 12pm, Ar ...Cincinnati... Lv|i | | 8 30nm. 2 i.mJ
i 9 10pm] ,12 50n'n Ar ..Brunswick... Lv l 8 OOam! 7 ! m
I 1 , 1 59pm' |l2 son'n Ar Tilton Lv; f 3 lOani I!
8 50pmI 7 30am 1 iopmf;Ar .Jacksonville.. Lvij 8 20ani| 7 OOpmlTT 7-
1 10 30am 8 25pm Ar .St Augustine.. Lv|| 7 OOami 5 15pm ! ’ m
i 8 05pm 1 |!Ar ..Palm Beach.. Lv|| 7 33am "'I
HO 3tjpmj 11Ar .Miami Lv|| | 5 OOam ",
U 40pmi 10 20am| \ Ar Palatka... Lvl! 5 OOami 4 55pm 1
i 300 am 100 pm ,Ar ....Sanford.... Lvj] 138 am 2 19pmi I
8 30am[ 5 45pm f Ar Tampa.... Lv|| 7 sopm! 9 25am
8 48am| 5 58pmj Ar ..T. B. Hotel.. Lvjj 7 39pmI 9 Mam j
m| 6 eOpin| !|Ar .Port Tampa.. Lv|| 7 10pm| 8 45am 77
I 7 OOam 12 51n’n||Ar Suwanee... Lvll 6 43am~6~30pm
I 7 17am 1 01pm Ar Live Oak... Lvj! 6 30am 6 16pm ’ !
1 12 25n'n 4 31pm Ar Ocala Lv;! 1 55am 1 35pm . .. "
I | 6 20pm 9 OUpm Ar Tampa... Lv!| 7 50pm 7 00am
I I 6 33pm 9 13pm Ar ,T. B. Hotel... Lvj! 7 39pm 6 40am ’
I I 7 05pm 9 45pm ! ;Ar Port Tampa.. Lv[| 7 10pm 6 15am 7J.7
|U SpPjnj |l2 53n’nj;Ar Valdosta... Lvjj |........,| 4 02am! 4 45,7
I 8 10am; 19 20pm Ar ..Montgomery. Lvl 1 7 45pm 8 v/.m
I 1 50pm | 305 am Ar Mobile Lvj | 12 50n’n Pailyl
I 6 10pm| j 7 40amj}Ar .New Orleans.. Lvj; | | 6 25am 7 aOj'rn
i 7 OOpnv 6 45am,jAr ...Nashville.... Lvl 9 06am 11 20mn
I 2 30am; 12 27n'n|iAr ...Louisville.. Lvij 2 55am 5 S
I 1 75am[ 8 17pm Ar Chicago.... Lvjj 9 00pm 10 411 am
Trains marked • run daily; marked t daily except Sunday. No. 307 t leaves c 7
vannah 7:00 a. m. for Wayeross and intermediate stations. No. 30Ct arrives Bavan
nah 5:36 p. m. from Wayeross and intermediate stations. Nos. 5, 6. 21 2* 24
306 and 307 make all local stops. *’ ”*
THROUGH CAR SERVICE.
Nos. 35 and 32 carry Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between New York and Port
Tampa, via West Coast; New Y'ork and Jacksonville and Jacksonville and Clncin
nati, via Wayeross, ThomasviUe and Montgomery. These trains run solid between
Washington and Jacksonville. No. 35 connects at Wayeross with Pullman buffet
sleeping car for St. Louis, via Tifton, Macon, Atlanta and Nashville. Nos 23 and
78 carry Pullman buffet sleeping cars between New York and Jacksonville
Dupont and Port Tampa, via West Coast. No. 21 connects as follows with Pullman
Buffet Sleeping Cars at Wayeross: To St. Louis, via Thomaaville and Montgomery
to Nashville, via Tifton, Macon and Atlanta; to Jacksonville and at Jacksonville t<l
Port Tampa via Sanford. lue t 0
PLANT STEAMSHIP LINE
Leave Port Tampa for Key West and Havana 10:00 p. m., Mondays and Tlinrs
days; for Mobile 10:00 p. in.. Saturdays.
Tickets sold to ail points and sleeping car berths secured at passenger station
and ticket office, De Soto hotel. Telephone No. 73. k station
, „ E. A. ARMAND, City Ticket Agent
J. W. CARR, District Passenger Agent.
B. W. WRENN, Pasenger Traffic Manager.
H. C. M FADDEN. Assistant General Passenger Agent.
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA RAILWAY. ~
SAVANNAH SHORT LINE.
Passenger Schedules. Effective Dec. 27, 1836.
72 Miles Shortest Operated Line Between Savannah and Montgomery. 26 Jlilei
Shortest Operated Line Between Savannah and Columbus.
F. C. & P. | A. C. Line. || |j A. C. LineT" | F. C.‘ dTp
12 15am; 4 30pm j 5 00pm | 9 30amj|Lv ...New York.... Ar,| 2 03pm| 6 53am| 6 23ainj”H43j)' m
3 50am| 6 55pm 12 05 n’tjl2 OBn'n Lv ..Philadelphia. Ar|jU 25am| 3 45amj 2 56ain;'10 15am
6 22amj 9 20pmj 2 50am; 2 26pm Lv ...Baltimore... Arl] 9 05ami12 53 n’t jll 35pm| S OOam
1115amjl043pm 4 30am; 3 46pmljLv .Washington....
I | 9 05amI 7 tepmjjLv ....Richmond... Arj j 4 20amj 6 40pm| 6 40pm!
| jlO 35pm | 612 am jLv ..Charleston Arj, 510pmj SlOamj j
1015 pm; 9 25amj j ||Lv ....Charlotte.... Ar|| | | 8 50am 8 20pm
1 37am; 12 50pmj | |;Lv ....Columbia... Ar|j | j 356 am 4 18pm
4 50am| 4 25pmjl2 50 n'tj 8 06amj|Ar ...Savannah... Lv||l2 55n'n|12 45 n’t|ll 20pm 12 36pm
I | No. 19 | No. 17 | || No. 201 No. 181 | ~
I | 7 25pm 7 25am| jLv ....Savannah.... Arj| BiOampnOpml
j j 7 32pm, 7 32am Ar C.&S. Junction. Arj| 804am| 9 33pm| i
| j 9 36pm| 9 49am||Ar Colllins Lvjj 6 02am| 7 34pmj [
i jll 30pmjll 47amjjAr Helena Lvjj 4 00am| 5 35pmj j
j jll 35pm 11 4SamjjLv Helena jj | .|.........]
1 1 12 29 n’t,l2 41n'n Ar ...Abbeville.... Lv|| 2 58am| 4 40pm, |
j |lO 15am| 5 50pmj|Ar ...Fitzgerald ...Lv|| 630pm,1l 25amj |
| 1 45am| 2 15pmjjLv Cordele j| |... | |
| 2 50am| 3 25pmi Ar ..Americus Lv| jl2 35 n’t| 2 20pmj j ...
| 350 am, 4 32pmjjAr ....Richland.... Lvjlll 38pm| 115pmj |.._
| 6 OOamj 6 10pm|jAr ....Columbus... Lvj j 9 00pm;ll 25amj |
|6 15pm s !Ar ....Dawson Lv|| jll 10amj |—
j 8 00pm|jAr Albany Lv|| | 946amj... |
j 4 14amj 4 53pml|Ar ~..Lumpkin.... Lvj|U 19pm|12 32n'n |...
1 00pm| 6 50am Ar ...Nashville.... Lvjj 9 OSamjll 20pm
1 2 30am;12 24n'n|Ar ...Louisville.... Lvjj 2 55amj 5 45pm
1 7 Ooamj 4 10pmj|Ar ..Cincinnati Lvjjll OOpmj 2 00pm
1 8 55amj 8 20pm||Ar ....Chicago Lv,j 7OOpmj 1040 am
1 1 1 20amj 4 40pm||Ar ...St. Louis Lvjj 9 25pml 8 40am
| | 1 50pmI 3 05am|lAr Mobile Lv||l2 50n’njl2 20 n’t
.J .-.-I 6 10pm 1 7 40am j jAr .New Orleans. ■ Lvj| 8 2oam; 7 50pm |
Trains 17 and 18 carry Pullman parlor buffet cars and make all local etop’sj
Trains 19 and 20, fast night lines, carry Pullman palace sleeping cam
Connecting at Savannah by all trains, with steamship lines for Baltimore. Phil
adelphia, New York and Boston; with Plant system, and Florida Central and Pen
insular; Atlantic Coast Line for points north; with Savannah and Atlantic rail
way for Tybee.
At Collins hy trains Nos. 17 and 18, with Collins and Reidsville railroad and
Stillmore Air Line.
At Helena by trains Nos. 17 and 19, with Southern railtvay for all points thereon.
Al Cordele by trains Nos. 17, 18, 19 and 20. with Georgia Southern and Florida
for Macon and beyond; also with Albany and Northern railway for Albany.
At Richland, by trains Nos. 17, 18 and 19 with Columbus division for Colum
bus; 17 and 18 with Albany division for Dawson and Albany.
Tickets sold to all points and sleeping car berths and parlor car seats secured at
ticket office, corner Bull and Bryan streets, or at West Broad street passenger
station. CECIL GABBETT, First Vice President and General Manager.
A. POPE, General Passenger Agent. J. L. BECK, Commercial Agent.
A. M MARTIN, City Ticket Agpnt, corner Bull and Bryan streets.
€ Central of Georgia Railway Cos.
Schedules In Effect Jan. 10, 1897.
GOING WEST-READ DUWNII || GOING EAST—READ uFT~
No. 9 I No. 7 1 No. 8 I No. 1 II Cent rai | No. 2 | No. 4 I No. 8 | No. 10*
except| exceptl daily | daily J| or 111 except| except
Sun. j Sun. | | ]| 90th Meridian time. | daily | dally j Sun. | Sun.
Twpm| 6l)upm| 9(JUpmj 8 45am||Lv.... Savannah ~..Ar|j 640pm| 6 00am| 7 48am| 4 sdpra
305 pm 7 OOpmjlO 03pmj 9 52amj|Ar Guyton Lv| | 5 35pm| 4 51am' 6 4Sam| 345 pm
| 7 35pm, 10 36pmj 10 26am Ar Oliver Lv|| 5 03pmj 4 20am' 6 13am
| |11 19pm;11 07am,iAr.... Rocky Ford ~Lv|| 4 20pm. 342 am
| 11l 48pmjll 34am|[Ar Millen Lvjj 3 53pm| 320 am
| I 6 35amj 150pmj|Ar Augusta ...,Lv|j 145pm| 8 40pm
j j 3 56am| 3 43pm,,Ar Macon Lv||U 55am|U 38pm
,.| |ll 04am| i| Ar ....Madison ...,Lv|| | 3 4pm| -
j 112 20pm| j;Ar Athens Lv|| |2 30pml
I 5 43amj 5 30pmi|Ar.... Barnesvllle ..Lvj|lo 20amj 950pmj
” | 6 16amj 604pm.jAr Griffin Lv|| 9 50am] 9 2©pm|
| 7 45am| 7 30pm|jAr..„ Atlanta Lv|| 8 20amj 7 50pm| |
8 50amj 8 40pm;,Ar ...Ft. \ r alley ~..Lv|| 6 39am| 6 30pmj i
", 3 35pm11105pm|jAr Albiny Lvj 4 15amjll s(>am
\ | 7 35pm, 11 Af Troy Lvj 7 -
I | 7 50pm| ||Ar.. Montgomery ..Lv 7 45am
jll 15am| ||Ar ....Columbus ..Lvj 4 00pm -
V. | |1235nml |Ar.... Opelika Lvj 2 45pm
| | 600pm| ||Ar. Birmingham ~Lv| 9 45*m|
Trains marked • run daily except Sunday. 1 '
Time shown is 90th meridian, one hour slower than Savannah city tiras.
Solid trains between Savannah. Macon and Atlanta.
Sleeping cars on night trulns between Savannah and Augusta. Savannah and
Macon. Savannah and Atlanta. Parlor car* between Macon and Atlanta.
Passengers arriving Macon at 3:55 a m can remain In sleeper until 7 am.
For further information and for schedule* to all points beyond our line applf
to W. G. BREWER, City Ticket Agent. 19 Bull street, or J. C. SHAW, Traveling
Passenger Agent. J. C. HAILE. General Passenger Agent. Savannah. Ga.
tv. F. BHKLLMAN, Traffic Manager. THRO, D, KLINE. Gen. Superintendent _
MCDONOUGH & BHLLHNTYNE, V
Iron Founders, Machinists, ■ f_
Blacksmiths, Boilermakers, Manuiacturers ot stationary and Por- fjjfcff—
<able Engines, Vertical and Top Running Corn Mills, Sugar Mills p i||
and Pans. SHAFTIN6, PULLEYS, etc. I JPIc
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