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EIGHT Presentments Grand Jury, March Term, 1914. Tho Grand Jury for Richmond Coun ty, March term, 19H. rcapectfiilly beg* leave to aubmlt the following present ments: Fin»ne*. A year ago the Chairman of the County Commissioners appeared be fore your predecessors and went In detail into the financial affairs of this county. On the first of January, 1912, there was a deficit shown by the treasurer of f fib, 234.12, with the expenses In cident to the operation of the affairs of Ih* county for nearly twelve montha unprovided for. It waa estimated that the County would owe, before taxes came In, about 1200,000.00, or about $140,000.00 In excess of amount per mitted by law for the County to bor row. In other word*. $140,000.00 about represented the floating indebtedneas of the County. The law provides that when a floating Indeblednesa exists, It must be paid within four years, or not leas than twenty-five per cent a year. The March Grand Jury of 191.'! wu» ashed to approve the additional levy to provide the funda to raise $35,000.00, which represented about one-quarter of the debt. It was authorised, and an extra tax of one and one-tenth mill* for that specific purpose waa levied and about $:!6.000.00 waa collect ed from that aourcc. The financial atatement of the treasurer for January 1, 1914, show* that the deficit on that date was $21,- 570.07 vs. $69,234.13 deficit on January 1, I*l3. or a reduction In the Indebt edneaa of the County of $46,664.06 for the year, and a saving nut of the cur rent revenues of over SIO,OOO. The floating Indebtedness of the County on the first of January, 1914, was estimated to be In the neighbor hood of SIOO,OOO, and It will require from two to three yeara of the great est care and the most economical ad ministration to liquidate i, and at the aame time carry out the present pro gressive plans of the board. At the end of that time taxes should he not In excess of forty cents s hundred. The chairman would ask your body to permit him to appear before you to present various mailers and sugges tion* looking to the further welfare of the County. Road*. The report of the superintendent gives the details of the work done on the public roods of the County for the >ear. The condition of these roads Is (lenerally good. It lui* been tlio purpose of the hoard to put all the main highways of the County, aa they could be reached, In order, from Au gusta to tho County line, add when tha McDuffie road la finished In a few weeka every main t borough fara will have been graded and elayed. ex cept the Wheeler mad, which Is the next to have the attention of the road force. Tho R. W. Plank road hsa been re cently widened, graded and graveled as far hs latyton's store. It la stand ard In every way and a model road and Is the type of road that will lie constructed In the future all over the County, ii the work can be reached. Your attention la specially Invited to this stretrh of road. It Is the purpose of the board, early In May, to begin building three or four reinforced steel concrete bridges, und the first bridge to lie laid down will be over the creek at Lombard s pond on the H. W. Plank road, the present Iron bridge at that point will be ramoved and located at a more suitable plait lu the County. Public Buildings. The Court House is now being re paired untl painted. During the year the clerk's office has been equipped with steel ftllng cases, and the Cott Index System Installed, —all at a cost of $3,810.00. All the other public htjlldinas are In good condition. Dr. Hnhuson, of the Agricultural De partment, appeared before the board and asked our co-operation In ridding tho County of cattle ticks. Two in spectors were appointed to act In con junction with a like number Of In spectors appointed and paid by the State of Georgia and the United Statra Government. It will require a year to accomplish their eradication. The expenditure necessary to pay two Inspectors was regarded sa a good Investment for the County, and met with the hearty and unanimous approval of the board. In conclusion, the County Is to he congratulated upon the progress of It" affair* during the pant year, not only 1n the public works department, but all other departments which have generally been conducted hy the ef ficient officers In charge thereof. In a most satisfactory manner. Respectfully submitted, (Signed.) U. H. NIXON. Report of Finance Committee. The Finance Commit.ee of the Grand Jury has examined tho books of tho clerk, ordinary, sheriff, tax ro ctdrer, tax collector, treasurer, Hoard of Education, Reformatory and Hoard of Charity. We find all the above hoiks neatly and carefully kept. Most of them hare been audited recently hy certi fied accountants, und where such audit has been made we did not fsei It Beceasary to check each Item by vouchers. We commend this ayatem of audit ing by certified accountants aa being much more thorough than any com mtttee Irorn a Grand Jury can accom plish Department of Roads and Bridget. 1 be* to submit the following report of the Koada and Bridges Department for the year ending December 3lit. ms Number Felony Convict* on hand Dec. 31, 1913 54 Received during \r month* •odliig Dee 31, 193 13 Recaptured during 13 months ending Dec. 31, 1913 I—B71 —87 Escaped during 13 month* end ing Dec 31. 1918 5 Discharged during 13 month* ending Dee. 31. 1913 9—14 On hand Dec. 31, 1913 53 Misdemeanor Convtrt* on hand Dec. 31. 1913 133 Recaptured during 13 months ending Dec 11, UH3 3 Received during 13 month* ending Dec. 31. lb 13 .. ..206—340 Escaped during 12 month* ending Dec 31. 1913 .... 11 Diacharged during 13 months ending Dec 31, 1913 .. ..333—384 On hand Dee. 31, 1913 108 Total on band Dec. 31. 1913 .. ..169 De*» female* at County Home .. 11 Available men 148 Since January 1. 1913 the following roads have been worked by Morgan Camp; Rond Trom Mcßeatt to Waynesboro Road five mile*, graded and clayed; Did Savannah Road from spirit Creek o County Dine generally repaired: h'ayneeboro Road from McDade Mill « Burke Countv line generally re lalrad; St ova Mill road from Ixwta- vllle road to Burke County line, straightened, graded and clayed; Louisville Road from Richmond Fac tory to Burke County line —eight mliea —generally repaired; Farmers' Bridge Road from Louisville Road to Burke County line, generally repair ed; Chaikhed Road, from Ixmlsvllle road to Chalk Bed, graded and clayed one mile. The lollowlng roads have been given general repair work; Dean’s Bridge road from R. O. Lorn bard's to County line; Patterson's Bridge road from Dean's Bridge road to County line; I’lnetucky road from Jack James' Mill to Union Mill; Rooks Air Lino from Burke County line to Columbia County line; Mc- Duffie road from J’lnetucky road to Lei trier's Mill. The force Is at pres ent extending the McDuffie road from Lrltner's Mill to the McDuffie Coun ty line, grading and claying the road. The force working for the stockade have graded and graveled the Locks i-ond from the Washington road to the Columbia County line—two miles, and have generally repaired the fol lowing roads tributary to the stock ade; Band Bar Ferry road; DeHn’s Bridge, Old Savannah McDuffie, Mll ledgevllle. Barton’s Chapel, Wrights fcoro, River Road and Washington Road. This force also put In thirteen days grading the rifle range. Owing to the reduction of the num ber of prisoners one of our fly gangs was discontinued In July. The Morris fly gang has been en gaged doing repair work on various roads over the county. The bridges have been carefully looked after and repaired and old bridges have been replaced with new. where needed. The mule shed at the stockade has been Improved by extending the roof over the entire lot, which not only adds to he comfort of the mules, but will double the value of the fertilizer which formerly was exposed to rains. County Farm. There was harvested last year from this farm 2,600 bushels of corn, 700 bushels of oats, SOO bushels of sweet potatoes and 42 tons of pea-vine hay. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) T. H. BTKINUEK, Supt. Richmond County Home. It becomes my duty to present this my second annual report of tho Rich mond County lloine, the conditions VJI Its Inmates and the property of the Comity now In my charge a« Superin tendent. 1 am gratified to atato that the health of the inniaten la aa good aa could be expected, considering the number of decrepit and sick which are placed In the Home. It is fre quently the case that friends and rel ativoa hold theae people from coming to us until, In many cases, they are at death's door when brought to this Institution -caused from disease, star vation and neglect. 1 have known cases ao far gone that death euatied within twenty-four hour* after becom ing inmates. However, we know that no tine i« censured for llilb except those nearest three unfortunate*. This condition exlats more generally among the negroes than the whites— though sometimes among tho white*. It has been my endeuvor to Impreaa upon the Intuatea the necessity of sanitation, also to persuade them to’ desiat from the use of liquor and other deadly narcotic*-- these habit* being In many Instances the cause of their having been sent here as pau !>or», diseased in body and mind. They are now well fed and clothed, and many whose chances Ter llfe’were very slim when sent here, are now enjoying fairly good health, when wo take Into consideration old ago and chronic diseases. Aa atated In prcvloim report*, tho buildings are not what they should he lor an institution of this kind. All arc wooden structures, except one, and of a moat unsanitary character. It Is utterly Impossible to keep down vermin, to shut out file*, mosquitoes and other Interts of this nature, on account of the dilapidated condition of the living room*, and 1 recommend that suitable living quarter* for these peoplo be ordered as eoou aa possi ble. Insurance Is high, and If fire-proof biilMtngs are erected, the difference In the fire Insurance rates will pay good Interest on the present insurance rates. Crop* on the farm for 1913 were fairly good considering the unfavor able condltolns as to weather. Spring and summer vegetables we had In great 'plenty. Fall vegtable* were a complete failure on account of de struction by worms and hugs other crops have been harvested ns follows: Wheat. 215 bushels. Corn, 1,44* bushels. Potatoes, a I unit *OO bushels. I’eas, 30 bushels. llay, hetween 30 and 100 tons. Of stock we have four mules, on* horse and eight milk cows. Of dry cattle w* have SO head of hogs I have reclaimed some valuable land hy draining, and was compelled to take up the sewer pipes from tho brick hutldlng and replace with 8-Inch pipe Instead of the * Inch pipe which was first placed,—a little over 1,000 feet. I do not think we will have any more trouble with the sewerage for many year* to come. On account of tho heavy rains In the past, the yards around the quarters of the Inmates are beslnnlng to show signs of washing, and 1 recommend that gravel he placed to prevent further washing t have used evefy endeavor to ll\ • within the appropriation allowed hy you. using every A onomy possible without hurt to those In mjr charge. Report follow* Ump'a. rrls'n't. Inm't's No. at Horn* Jan. 1, 1913.. 5 2# 34 Deceived dur ing 1913 3 44 94 Total 3 *4 17* Discharged and died 3 43 91 No. at Home Dec. XI. 1913 « I* *7 No. Deaths: Blacks, 20; whites, It. Total. 31. Total number of persona on hand Dee 31. 1913, 109 w hiles and blacks. Note Two escaped prisoners tndud* ed In dtseharges. IttX. although both were received In 1912. but were not here on January Ist, 1913. Respectfully submitted. K R. PILCHER. Supt. REPORT OF COUNTY AND CORO NER'S PHYSICIAN. I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending December mat. 1913: At the Obunty Home there have been comparatively few case* of acute Illness, though the usual large number of chronic ailments have required un remitting care and attention. , The total number of deaths during the year has been thirty-one, of which eleven were white and twenty colored. Of the whites four were men and seven women. Of the colored twelve were men and eight were women. The average age at death of whites was between 59 and 60 years. The average age of colored, at death, was a little over 55(4 years, as near as could be ascertained. Of the causes of death we note that sixteen, or a little over 51 per cent, were due to diseases of the heart, blood vessels or kidneys; five, or a little over 16 per cent, were due to tuber culosis; three, or 9.6 per cent, were due to syphilis; three, or 9.6 per cent, were due to diseases of the brain and spinal cord; of the remaining four, one was due to pellagra, one to can cer, one to pneumonia and one to In testinal ulceration. Convicts. The average number of these tor the past twelve months has been nearly 165; the average number per month requiring treatment In hospi tal bus been nearly thirty. Thus, it Is seen that a little over 18 per cent of the working force received hospital treatment during the year. The greatest per rentage of sick; ness occurred In May, when a little over 23 per cent were treated in the hospital, while In November the num ber fell to II per cent. It Is but 'air to slate that of those treated in it e hospital some were suffering wnh such minor ailments that they were quickly returned to duty; It may also be said that some not Included in the sick list received treatment while re maining at work. There were no deaths among the convicts during the year. Jail. The health conditions nt this Insti tution have been satisfactory, and no death has occurred here. As coroner’s physician, I have sub mitted reports of twenty-four inquests held, and 83 Investigations made in which no Inquest was held. With reference to contagious dis eases, It Is gratifying to state that no smallpox has occurred In the county, outside of the city limits, and only one case of diphtheria; the house wher this occurred was promptly fu migated. Respectfully, <’. J. MONTGOMERY, M. D.. County and Coroner’s Physician, It. Co. MAGISTRATES. We have examined the hooks of all of the magistrates In the city and County und find , them correctly kept, with the following exceptions: The books of W. H. Nurnherger show a number of cases on the civil docket that have not been disposed of. The books of E. T. Itonnett show a number of cases that lihvo not been disposed of. The hook:: of J. T. Agee show a number of cases that have not been disposed of. In the above case* referred to there are no reaaonu given for these being continued. Roads and Bridget. Having gone over practically all of the principal roads and a number of the less important road* of the county, we beg to report that they are. aa a whole, tn very good condition. Some are In the best possible shape, while many are good, and it few show some need of re - pulra und Improvement There uve two or three bridge* that *hre 111 need of small repair*, shch as able mils, etc., und one or two that should lie made as wide a* the road - especlHlty bombard's Bridge on the Houth West Plank road. We think the road and bridges at Douhlu Blanches, on the Old Savunnnh road, should l>* broadened, and that the matter of connecting the two streams at some point above the road thus making It necessary to maintain only one bridge Should Be referred to the County Rs*ds unit Bridges Committee for investiga tion. We recommend that wooded bridge* l>* replaced by permsnenl concrete bridges as rtfpldly sb the finances of the county will permit. We recommend the opening of the fol lowing roads as soon as practicable, namely: Martin** to Wrlghtsboro road, via Hocks Church. Barton Chapel road from IVr ghtsvllle to Mltlsdgevlllo road. Richmond Factory to the Intersection of Dean's Brdlge road, at Trowbridges Intersection of Waynesboro road lit t'lne Hill Court grounds to Old Savan nah road at Big Spirit Creek. We recommend the sir.tightening and improving of the Miuedgevillo road: wherever possible, ns this has been se lected as a part of tha National High way, and will, therefore, ts kept In prop er condition, make a good Impression on our visitor* and prove a splendid ari versthncnl for our comity We recommend that the und#wgrnwth tie cleared away from ttie sides of alt our roads »t sharp or short curves, as a matter of safety to the traveler. While our roads are now tn good oon dtt'nn, thrve are n number tn need of slight repairs, and some that have not hern worked during the last eight to twelve months on account of the small working force The surface clay and dirt are so loose and dry und tho side ditches In such condition that heavy summer rums would put them In such had shape that It would take months to get them hark Into their present condi tion, The repulV* could tie made now at a minimum cost, hut if the work #< delsyrd the cost will be much greater. In this connection wc recommend that the county make use of more of Its con - vtot* on the roads and maintain a larger working fiwce. The county pas ill of the necessary cost of policing, jailing and trying tha convicts, then as stain as they cease to lie an expense to ns and broom* an asset or producers, we turn them over to Other counties for use on their roads. The records will allow that the cost of maintenance of the convVt*. guards etc , Is veer amsll. and much holow the price we wupld have to pay for ordinary day lutavr Therefore, we not only fall to get the help needed on our roads, hut we give to other counties the only bene fit that could possibly h# derived from Hi# convict*. We commend the Improvements thit are being made on some of the routs of ttie county at this time, particularly thq splendid work being don# on Hie Mc- Duffie road Just tills side of the county line amt we hope our recommendation to Increase the working force wilt h* adopted, so that we may always have ro id* as good a* they are now. and he enabled to continue Improving the old and opening up new and better roads which we she convinced Is for the good of all of Hi# etfaens of Hi* county. Reformatory. The t'ommlaaloiier* of the Richmond County Reformatory present the follow ing annual report for the year, ending April Ist 1914—this hr ig tlielr twenty fourth report Report of Secretary and Treaatirer. Bv Imlinee In Bank April Ist, 191 X 3J.03J.44 By sale potatoes 34.33 B\ 14 pigs .. 35.30 hy 3 rows 12* JT Hy oat* 312.27 Bv telephone * 30 By 91 hair* cotton 4,053.34 By note Planter# loan A Sav ing* Bank 500.99 Total 99 133 *7 To ratal tea It . 739 it) To fertiliser* 1.099 SO To clothing dry good* and »hoea 470 74 To groceries 3.494. H To medical attendance A drug* 1*7.39 THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. To repairs and farm expenses .. 897.92 To ginning 198.60 To insurance 70.75 To legal expenses 332.60 To note . 500.<0 Balance In bank April Ist,.. 1914 1,313.28 Total $9,183.97 Superintendent's Report. Boys at Reformatory April 1, 1913: Whites 8 Colored e. * 28 Total 36 Received during the year: While 10 I 'olored 20 Total 40 Total for the year 76 Released 13 Escaped 9 —22 On hand April I*l, 1914 51 White 7 Colored 47 Crop Report for 1913. 89 tailes cotton. 2,500 bushel* cotton seed. 1,800 bushels oats. 400 bushels crWn. 400 bushel* Hweet potatoes. 30 ton* forage. Vegetable*, melon*, etc., In season. Stock. 9 mules. 1 horse. *■ 3 cows. 2 calve*. 30 head hog* and pig*. Four 2-horae wagon*. 1 buggy. Respectfully submitted, J. E. GREEN, Chairman. REFORMATORY, COUNTY HOME AND STOCKADE. On April 27th your committee visited the Reformatory and carefully inspec ted every department. We found the institution in splendid condition considering the fact that it is compelled to be self sustaining. We cannot too highly com mend the good work that 1* being done by this noble Institution in Its efforts to make good boys of bad ones. New sanitary quarter* for the boys are badly needed —the negro boys The road leading from the public road to the institution Is Madly in need of claying and we recommend that steps be taken by the proper parties toward claying this road. Your committee urges a closer re lation between the County Coinmis sloners and the officers of this insti tution. and, if possible, that help he furnished them from other depart ments in gathering the crops, and at other congested seasons. County Home. The County Home was found to be In splendid condition, the office's re cords being complete anil neatly kept. The implements, too|k and live stock we found In good order The crops in fine condition. An Inspection of the quarters of the inmates showed them to lie clean anil comfortable. We talked fully with the Inmates, and they report being com fortable. From a careful inspection we feel that great credit Is due Bupt. Pilcher for the creditable manner In which he is discharging hIH duty. He is busi ness-like and yet humane. We would recommend that the di lapidated wooden buildings at the Home be torn down and in their stead a one-story brick building, with ce ment flooring, be erected. Stockade. We made a most thorough inspec tion of the stockade, In its every de part mens. We found everything In perfect condition; the buildings being in good repair, the Sleeping apart ments, the beds anil bedding for both while and negro prisoners, being clean and comfortable. There are ample bathing facilities. The fare furnished the prisoners is substantial, ample and well prepared. The officers in charge seem to take a special pride In the neatness and orderliness of the place. Otir only suggestion would be that a coating of whitewash would add to the neat appearance. Dr Mongomery Is to be congratu lated upon tba a|4#iulidly healthy con dition of the prisoners. REPORT OF JAILER. I beg herewith to submit inv report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1913: Prisoners on hand Jan. 1 1913 52 Prisoners incarcerated dur ing year 1,100 1,153 Prisoners discharged dur ing year .. .. 1,106 Prisoners on hand Jan. 1, 1914 46 Respectfully submitted J. T. PLUNKETT. Jailer. SCHOOLS. The following schools In the eitj were visited by your committee*#; Tubman High School. Richmond Academy, Central. Davidson, Hough ton. Wodlawn, John Mtlledge, Sum merville, Monte Hano and Mange Street. The following schools tn the country were visited: Bel Air, Henderson. Blythe, Hood’s Arbor, Hephtihah, Uracewood and Turpin Hill. In general we found the school property to be In excellent condition and well kept. A few of th# schools are In need of some minor repairs. Upon Investigation we found that theae matters already had the atten tion of the Board of Education, there fore, we have no specific reecommen ■tatlons tn make as to these repairs, except that we recommend that a modern toilet and fire escape he In stalled at the Houghton school. In one of the rooms at the Central school It !a necessary to use artificial light* at a certain ttma of the day. If It It possible to Improve these condi tions we recommend that such steps be taken at once. We were Impressed with the work ins* of the Domestic Science and Man ual Training Departments, and feel that these departments are doing a splendid work for the community. We desire to commend the efficiency of our publlo school system which is conducted on a broad, progressive basis, ami the whole system seems to to t>e working In perfect harmony. We wish to reiterate the recommen dation of the Grand Jury of the Sep tember term, 1913, that when the pres ent city hospital buildings revert to the Hoard of Trustees of the Rich mond Academy, the building he con verted Into a dormitory for Richmond Academy student*. Court House. The wall* in both the Superior *nd City Court room* are badly in need of attention, and *# recommend that they be kalsomlnod as soon as possi ble. We also found that the floor tn the Superior Court room was bartl# tn need of new covering, and urgent I) recommend that linoleum be placed on this floor We turther recommend th»t pro vision be made for a ladies' toilet In the court house. Offices of Clark of Court and Ordinary. These oftlee* were found to be in nn# condition The modern filing svatem* are In ap'en lid condition. We have no recommendations to rake as to tbece offices. Jail. T'je C>uuty jail was found to be in goo! shape, and the conditions as to cleanliness and sanitation are de serving of special commendation. We recommend that a sliding iron gate be installed at the Watkins i Street entrance, as an emergency may sometimes arise when a gate of this kind could be used to decided advan tage. Report of Board of Charities. | By the accompanying tabulated re port it will be seen that the finances of the County and City Charities are in first-class condition. This work is being conducted on a sound business and consistently econ omic basis Each case reported, or found, is thoroughly investigated, and assist ance given to all who are needy, and to relieve Hunger and cold. I To the poor who need aid in bury ! ing their dead assistance is also given j in furnishing coffins, and tiansporia j tlon to the various city cemeteries. ! During the year 1913, we aided nine | white familtfs and lifty-three colored ! persons in putting away their dead. ; Our provisions are bought whole sale. Each month three competitive : bids are given out, samples ana prices j are compared, and in this way we are j i nabled to get the best prices, and goods the equal of any sold in the best stores. During 1913 we furnished rations to 1,195 whites and 2,054 blacks—total, 3,249. To provide for this number we used: Meal 33,453 pounds. Flour, 12,257 pounds. Bacon. 12,247 pounds Grits, 0,252 pounds. Rice, 4,752 pounds. Coftee, 2,039 pounds. Sugar. 3,830 pounds. Tea, 1,5i0 2-oz. packages. Mr. F. \V. Carswell and Mrs. Ella K. Jenkins, of Hefhzlbah; Mr. L. L. Hadden, Blythe, and Mr. James R. Stal'rord, Belair, are distributors for the outlying districts. The members of the Board of Char ity are five In number, appointed to serve one year, beginning August Ist. Two are appointed by the Mayor, for the City, ana two by the County Com missioners, for the County. These tour elect a fifth member. During July, 1913, Mayor L. C llayne re-appointed Mr. C. J. T. Balk, and appointed Mr. T. 1. Hickman, a new member, to succeed Mr. Cbas. M. Harrington, deceased. The County Commissioners, at their meeting the first Tuesday in July. 1913, re-appointed Mr. Jas. L. Flem ing and Col. Henry S. Jones. These four gentlemen reorganized and unanimously re-elected Mr. E B. Hook a member, and president of Uip board. By a review of the financial sheet it will be seen that we are meeting every obligation and laying aside ± small amount against the proverbial "rainy day." Respectfully submitted, MRS. J. W. JOHNSON, Secretary Board of Charities. ANNUAL REPORT OF W. A. CLARK. TREASURER OF RICHMOND CO. Disbursements. 1913. Roads and Bridges 3 52,933.64 Poor House 10,598.22 City Court— Judge's salary. .35,000.00 Incidentals .... 457.00 Jurors 3,914.00 Bailiffs ........ 1,532.00 Witnesses 186.26 Clerk 193.98 Sheriff 374.00 D'p'y Sheriff .. 218.00 Reporter 1.200.00 Sol. Ins. Cts.... 2,500.00 Clerk 1,200.00 Sheriff 1,209.68 18.286.92 Superior Court— Judge's salary.. 2.000.00 Incidentals .... 1,390.89 Jurors 4,704.00 Bailiffs 2,368.00 Witnesses 539.40 Clerk 454.94 Sheriff 436.00 D’p’y Sheriff .. 238.00 Reporter 1,500.00 Sol, Ins. Cats. . 2,000.00 $15,831.23 Officers and Offices 25636.3 S Ordinary 1.232.45 Salaries sissihOO Coroner 391.00 Elections 694.24 Public Buildings 7.298.11 Patrol 1,162.86 Litigation 261.50 Jail 7,509.49 County Farm 1,908.53 County Physician 2,133.00 Commission — Tax Collector .. 1.994.37 Tax Receiver . . 1,209.04 3,203.41 Jury Commission 13100 Paupers 5.393jitl Magistrates 22.30 Juvenile Covt 294.70 Interest on Loans 9.388.90 $ 146,333.85 Loans Repaid $122,628.02 $268,961.87 Cash to Balance 4,838.92 $273,800.7,9 REPORT OF W. A CLARK, TREAS URER For the SK Months Ending December 31st. 1913. RecelFa 1913. July 1 To rash on hand $ 1.953.91 To sale* roads and bridges $ 33.48 To sales poor h'se 66.1" To rent old P. H. land 10.00 To sales county To sales public buildings 15.00 To sale motor cycle 60.00 To Amt Rec'd on convicts 1,8.60 To fees city court 379.ee To tax on slews 146.09 731 7» To t'. 8. Bolder, tax, l»os 437 To C. S. Kohler. a EXPENDITURES Total • Ration*—— burials R.R. Pnsses. Loads Wood All aources Salaries Inc'tul*. W. Col. Total. Cost. W. Cok Total. Cost No. Cost. No. Cost. Toial $1. 0r 7.*7 .....7.. . —; 7777 77777777 .. 1 .. 77 7777777 77 7777777 650.12 $ 120.00 $6 21 'go ”160 ' 250 $ 255.98 . . 10 10 $ 34.00 2 $ 4.94 9 $9.00 $ 430.16 653.03 120.00 2.29 8? 189 2T6 307.80 4 4 8 33.00 4 10.02 4 4.00 477.1 t 631 38 .120.611 4 7(5 577 373 261.36 .. 5 5 25.0 a 8 15.89 7 7.00 431.<1 651.3., 120.00 2.#40 04 176 270 231.76 1 5 6 26 30 4 12.63 4 4.00 398 49 644 86 1211.00 9.62 98 177 275 251.75 3 5 7 31.50 6 28.50 1 1.09 442.37 652.75 If 00 psi 171 271 274 61 .. 5 5 19.00 5 10.27 1 1.09 424.88 *SO It 1:0,99 10,35 101 16J 266 261.03 .. 5 5 19 00 4 6 99 ! 2.00 419.73 650.07# 120.00 4.84 102 173 275 267.62 .. 4 4 20. no 6 25.55 1 1.00 439.05 651 86 120.00 5.42 J< 6 17n 276 276 *9 .. 4 4 18.00 6 26.64 f 100 444.75 450.07 120.00 679 103 168 271 285.14 1 1 2 7.50 a J|.H 1 1.00 441.54 45L 02 120.00 7.03 107 164 2il 25* 42 t 2 3 17.50 4 12.11 t 1.00 416.04 45: >4 I.'" " lii.er, !„< 167 775 259 $t t • 11.00 2 S.OO I S.OO 436.5$ $8.<:0".i3 81 it .m B'9 1 • t $3 19,77 9 53 *62 $994.99 QQ Mt.lf 5 836 9" $.'..208 75 January. 1911—To Widow's Home*. 22 tons coal . $ 121,50 To Widow's Home. 22 covds wood - ••», ~ 104.75 Te Shiloh Orphanage 461.90 To Florence Crittenden Home 348.00 To Wilhenford Hospital 300.00 To Traveler's Aid ... 300.00 To Georgia Industrial Home 125.00 To Oh'ldren'a Home 5. 76 00 December. 191$—'To Widow's Hornet 27 tons coal 146.50 | 1,990.75 ■ $1,990,75 | 7.1997,9 Balance, January Ift, 1911 .61.470.83 $8,870.33 tax, 1912 2,633.99 T. C. 6. Bobler frit, on past due taxes 215.07 To C. S. Bohler, tax, 1913 128,604.15 131,457.58 Temporary loans 34,343.89 $171,492.68 Disbursements. Roads and bridges $ 21,908.10 Poor house 4,638.79 City Court — incidentals 316.3 2 Jurors 1,344.00 Bailiffs 698.00 Witnesses 132.28 Clerk 336.38 Sheriff 98.00 D'p’ty sheriff ... 98.00 Reporter 6-00.00 Sol. ins. C'sts ... 1,500.00 Clerk Ins. C'sts. . 600.00 Sheriff Ins. C’sts 681.60 Judge’s salary .. 2,500.00 8,797.38 Superior Court— Judge's salary .. 1,000.00 , Incidentals 675.36 Jurors 1,348.00 Bailiffs 1,076.00 Witnesses ....... 227.77 Clerk 280.14 Sheriff 108.00 licp'ty sheriff .... 108.00 Reporter 750.00 Sol. Ins. C'sts .. 1,360.30 6.533.57 Officers and offices 1,617.53 Ordinary 479.15 Salaries 2,500.00 Coroner 136.00 Election* 461.09 Public buildings 3,723.62 Patrol 455.00 Litigation 61.50 Jail 3,427.84 County farm 1.003.68 County physician 1,050.00 Commission 1,209.04 Jury commission 131,00 Paupers *2,710.50 Magistrates 5.30 Juvenile court 144.70 Interest on loans 6,133.10 $ 67,430.14 Loans repaid 99,223.02 $166,653.16 Cash balance Dec. 31, 1913... 4,838.92 $171,492.08 Augusta, (Ja.. Felr.-uary 7, 1914. Hon. G. H. Nixon, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Richmond C»., Augusta, Georgia. Sir: Pursuant to your request, I have ex ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM SEPTEMBER IST, 1913, TO MARCH IST, 1914. Receipts. Hal. on .hand last report, page 145 $ 12,665.98 Tax tody $118,891.82 Stale school fund 35,560.16 John Milledge school 2,346.00 High school fees 3,198.25 Other sources 75.20 160,071.43 $172,737.4) Bills payable 50,090.00 —222,737.11 Expend Cures. Salaries $ 73.059.64 Janitors 3,622.91 Kun. Lab. & material 5,545.78 Interest 3,870.31 Fuel ami lighting 3.258.89 Imp. and repairs 3,562.14 - Domestic science 1,361.04 insurance 1,361.00 Furniture - 1,217.53 Printing 1,011.25 I’er diem 765.00 Plumbing 708.76 Telephones 318.50 Architect 96.00 Taxes —water 89.38 Running expenses 5,346.72 —$105,193.15 Bills payable 105,200.00 $210,393.15 Cash on hand, page 236 12,314.26 —$222,737. ■ FINANCIAL STATEMENT RICHMOND COUNTY. January Ist., 1914. ' Dr. To Loans Outstanding $80,113.17 To Accrued Interest 1,800.00 To December Bills Unpaid 6,799.49—588,712.06 Cr. By Cash in Hands of Treasurer $ 4,838.92 By Tax 1913 Uncollected 61,636.25 By Interest on Past Due Taxes 400.00 By Nulla Bona Taxes in Hands of Treasurer .. 367.42 —$07,142.59 Deficit $21,570.07 Total Levy for 1913 $190,302.98 income From Other Sources 1,345.96 $191,648.94 Total Current Expenses 1913 $146,333.85 Paid on Past Indebtedness 40.388.00 » f $186,721.85—$ 4,927.09 ANNUAL REPORT OF W. A. CLARK, TREASURER OF RICHMOND COUNTY. 1913. RECEIPTS. Jan. 1 Cash on Hand $5,253.28 To Sales R. & B. act $ 88.49 To Sales P. H. act 338.05 To Kent Old - oor Hcuse Land 10.00 To Salts County Farm 7.50 To Salt s Public Buildings 16.00 To Sale Motorcycle 60.0') To Rebate on Insurance 11.81 To Rebate on Telephone 17.03 To Refund on Jail Costs 14.00 To Unpresented Checks 17.05 To Jno. C. Harper Fees C. C 652.00 To Tax or Shows 145,00 To Amount Use. on Convict 18.60 —$ 1,395.53 To C. S. Bolder Tax 1905 6.90 .To C. S. Bolder Tax 1906 690 To C. S. Bolder Tax 1907 C 7.39 To C. S. Bottler Tax 1908 43.78 To C. S. Bolder Tox 19U 9:5.93 To C. S. Bolder Tax 1912 36,382.02 To C. S. Bolder Corp. Tax 1912 6,879.69 To C. 8. Bohler, lnt. on past due taxes .. 314.30 To Past Due Taxes W. U. Tel Co 365.03 To C. 8. Bohler Tax 1913 128,604.15—5173,62..09 Temporary Loans 93,530.89 $273,800.V 9 REPORT OF BOARD OF CHARITIES FOR THE CITY OF AUGUSTA AND RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA, 19TH YEAR. RECEIPTS. * From From From sales Other Year. Month. • City. County. Ski.&c. sources 1913-Balance January Ist '.'4l.6Si.ff January $ 216. fin $ 433.00 $ 1.12 February 218.00 433.00 2.03 March 216.00 433.00 ,6K $1.76 April 216.00 434.09 1.35 May 218.00 432.00 .86 June 318.00 438.00 1.75 . Julv 216.00 423.00 1.11 August 216.00 433.00 1.05 September 218.00 433.00 .66 October 216.00 433.00 1.07 November 216.00 433.00 2.02 December 218.00 433.00 .66 52,600.00 $5,106.00 $14.76 SL7O WEDNESDAY. MAY 6 a mined the accounts of the County Treasurer for the six (6) months ended December 31st, 1913, finding the same correct, as shown, to-wit: Cash balance, July 1, 1913 $ 4.955.91 Temporary loans .. 34,343.89 Taxes, sales of prop erty, fees, licens es. etc 132,192.28 —$171,492.08 Warrants and court orders paid 67,430.47 Ix>ans repaid 92,223.92 Cash balance, Dec. 31, 1913 4,838.59 171,492.08 Loans outsanding June30.1913..5144 992.30 Loans negotiated during the half year .! 34,343.89 $179,336.19 Loans paid during the half year 99,223.02 Loans outstanding, Dec. 31, 1913 80,113.17 Respectfully, P. S. NORTH, Auditing. STATE OF GEORGIA. RICHMOND COUNTY— The Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Richmond County esti mate that the following amounts will he needed for the ensuing fiscal year, ag gregating a tax levy of $182,300.<Kk Jurorß $ 1'0,000.00 Court expenses 24,000.00 Public buildings and bridges.. 16,<KK).OD Maintaining prisoners 30,000.00 Roads 30.000.0 U Paupers 18.000.^0 Coroner 1,800.00 Sanitation \ 1,000.00 Patrol 3,000.00 Litigation 54)0.00 Quarantine 3,000.00 Interest 10,000.00 Special tax, one-quarter of the floating indebtedness 35,000.00 $182,300.00 The Commissioners respectfully ask confirmation by the Grand Jury now in session. G. H. NIXON. Chairman, Board of Commissioners. Attest; — J. M. Haynie, Clerk. Special Recommendations. Your grand Jury hesitates to make fur ther recommendations as we notice that the recommendations of former grand jurors have been ignored. First —Feeling that the banking laws of our state are inadequate to protect, (Continued on Next Page.)