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8 RAVAGES OF THE FLOOD. ITS DISASTROUS WORK AMONG THE RICE PLANTATIONS. The Freshet Bank Gives Way and the Fields Are Overflowed- All Efforts to Stem the Flow are Futile Thou sands of Acres Under Water —The River Stil! Rising —An Estimate of the Loss. The apprehensions of the Savannah rice planter* in regard to the flooding of their plantations on the Savannah river above the city seem to have lioen well founded. The reports late last night, as far as could be corroborated, all were to the effect that fully seven-eighths of the rice Helds in t lint sec tion would be submerged, resulting in a di rect loss to the planters of from $200,000 to SBOO,OOO. The reports of the high water at Augusta last week first aroused the fears of the rice planters,but nothing serious was anticipated, as the river soon fell from its 85-foot level to 28 feet. But hardly had this report, quieted their apprehensions w hen the second flood came upon an overflowing river, rising some six teet and [Kiuring out upon the submerged country a vast volume of water. Many even then thought that the stretch of marshes and swamps bordering on the river would take up a good portion of this huge outpouring, and that by the time the rice fields, eight or ten miles above the city, were reached the water would be reduced to its normal state. But. Saturday’s reports changed their ideas on the subject, and all day Sunday a large number of men were employed at the public and private freshet hanks. At night, when work was suspended, they were well satisfied that the hanks would stand, as there were no indications of any' rise in the river. HUMORS OF DISASTERS. Yesterday all sorts of rumors were cur rent and they varied to suit nil tastes. Rut all united on one point, and that was the dangerous height of the water. At noon it was reported that the freshet bank was broken and that the Bennett place was overflowed. A colored man came down to the city to telegraph to Mr. Alfred Chis holm. who has charge of the place, the state of affairs. Most of the planters interested were at the scene of danger yesterday, fighting the oncoming waters, and very little could be learned of the situation. The steamer Katie came down about 5 o’clock in the af ternoon, and a News rc|>orter was on hand to secure the latest dHta regarding floods, which rumor said were increasing in vol ume. Nothing could bo learned save the feneral fact that Argyle Island was over owed. and they thought the freshet, bank was broken, ns the waters seemed to extend a vast distance out on the South Carolina side. A BREAK DISCOVERED. At 8:80 the first reliable news was secured from Mr. J. A. Huger, who had just re turned from the scene of destruction. From him tlie following account of the flood and the devastation caused by it was obtained: Early yesterday morning as the men and overseer were on their way to the banks to resume work if needed they were astonished to find water crossing the road in Mr. C. H. Williams’ place. The small stream first ob served swelled rapidly, and soon the fields were flooded and they were in water up to the saddle girths of their horses. Upon examination a big break was discovered in the freshet bank, forty feet or more wide, through which the water was rushing with terrible force. Efforts were made to repair it, but in vain, and the break only grew larger. I VAST snEETS OE WATER. The waters scoured out the earth, en larging its outlet, and the flood poured out, to its destructive work. The plantation was rapidly covered, and as the water rose in height, the rice plantations resembled a large inland sea. At 10 o'clock the water had risen to the top of the freshet hank, ami was pouring over it in one vast sheet. It rushed over the field in a resistless flood, overwhelming everything in its course. The outlook last evening, when Mr. Huger left, was disheartening m the extreme. For miles all was one sheet of seething, boiling water, covering the rice entirely from view, lushing over the freshet bank, the waters spread over nil the plantations on the Geor gia side near Argyle Island, submerged all the plantations on the island save Mr. Gibbon's, all the fields on the Carolina side and wa advancing rapidly toward those plantations nearer the city. THOUSANDS OF ACRES. In reply to an inquiry, Mr. Huger said he thought then' were some it,500 acres in rice on the river near this city, mid of tins lie estimated that 7,500 would lie submerged by this morning. Of the plantations that would be covered, the following is given ns a partial list: H. Lynah, 450 acres; B. H. Heyward, 450; C. H. Williams, 400: Henry’raylor, 550, B. H. Hevward, 250; Joseph Clay, 400; J. A. Huger, Jr.,000; Bennett, of Charleston, in charge of Mr. Alfred Chisholm, 550; J. A. Huger, Jr.. 875; Mitchel King. 250; l). Blake, 325; Mrs. Izard, 550; Joseph Mnnigauit, 275; Louis Haskell, two places, 500; Thomas F. Screven, 350; Woodward Barnard, 150; John Screven, 450, and the four largo plantations on Argyle Island, belonging to James B. Hey ward. Mr. Potter Mr. Van R. Winkier, be tides other plantations on tiie main land. WHAT THE r.OSfi WII.I. BE. Mr. Huger thought that the plantations of Robert Routledge, Mills and Taylor, on the upper end of Hutchinson Island, and Capt. Mamgault’s, on Pennyworth Island, would not be covered. "It is hard to say,’, be added, "as the water is rising, where it will stop. Yn immense amount of water is coming down, and the damage, I am afraid, will mount away up. If to night's (Monday’s) flood tide is extra high, thus forcing hack the flood, it may result still more disastrously to us. This is the highest freshet I remember ever seeing, and an August flood is something new to us. No one knows what the effect will be on the rice, as the grain is just maturing and it is impossible to make any close estimate of the damage. 7,500 acres would produce some 800,000 bushels of rice, at forty bush els per acre, a fair average. This at $1 10 per bushel would amount to ♦,'180,000. Now as for the per ceptage of damage to the grain by the water I ha oily know, but it certainly would be f>o to7i per cent., mak ing a loss of ♦ 180,000 to $225,000, to say nothing of the heavy repairs to to be mail" hi einbunkmunts, etc. I don’t even expect to save enough for seed, to say nothing of selling any.” ALU OK ONE OPINION. "What do the other planters say?” was ask'd. “They all are of pretty much the same mind as myself,” said Mr. Huger. "Of course some look on the bright side of the matter and think the dam age will lie light. But th greater number recognize that the rice crop in this section is damaged irreparably. The grain is ,ius( maturing, and the water stand ing on it will be apt to cause it to sprout. It's too late for replanting, and the fact stares us in the faro. Within forty-eight hours this freshet lias caused us hero to loso ow ♦200,000, a serious loss to any business tnen.” "llow was the freshet bank regarded f’ “It was thought to be very strong snd of sufficient height. It was supposed to be four frot above the higiiest flood mark and no apprehensions were entoriained re garding its strength. Still, to make assur ance doubly sure a large toree of men wus employed Sunday and the hank was rtrciigntenod greatly, but the rapid rise and the irresistible force of the flood made it a mere matter of time before the bank would give way. 1 worked all to-day trying to stem the waters, but it's no use. 1 shall go up again in the morning, and exjiect to stay there till it sultsides.” FLOODING THE FIELD*. Mr. J. Furman Sweat, who plants the well known Potter plantation, was seen. Mr. Sweat had just reached New York en route for Saratoga, when lie read in the ! newspapers a dispatch from Augusta giving !an account of the great freshet. He imme | dintely started back home, arriving here | last Friday. Mr. Sweat arrived at his residence late 1 Inst night from his place, where he hail been j liar ! at work endeavoring to keep out the j rushing water. He stated that everything j that was possible was done to strengthen | the banks, and the fields were flooded so |ns to resist the pressure upon I them from the river and ad ditional earth imt on them, but yesterday | morning the freshet banks gave way, and ' soon after it was topped bv the rising flood. ALL UNDER WATER. The entire crop, 520 acres, is under water. Mr. Sweat says the damage will lie at least 50 per cent. This loss is not by tho rice being washed away, but by it being soaked with water and thus half of the yield destroyed. The Potter plantation comprises a pltice on the south side of the Savannah, and another on Ar gyle Island. On that island are also the plantations of Messrs. King, Heyward and Mauigault. These, with tiie Drakie planta tion, planted by Mr. Paul Kollar, are re ported by Mr. Sweat to lie in about tile same condition as his own. The water had not vet overflowed the Gibbous’ place, which is in charge of Mr. Charles Sweat, but it was exported that it would bo under water before this morning, as the water was still rising when Mr. Sweat left. Mr. Van R. Winkler's plantation is also under water, ami his loss will be, heavy. WHERE THE WATER GOES. Mr. Sweat said that the water passing over the freshet banks on Argyle Island flowed into the Back River, the water in which is about three feet below that in the main river, owing to the government dam at the cross-tides keeping the w ater back and throwing it into the latter. The water at the Potter place is higher than it lias ever been known to lie before and the climax is not yet reached. Nothing further can be done by the planters and they are waiting patiently to see the full effects of the disaster. It is one of the worst kind that ever visited this sec tion and tho planters will feel the loss badly. The river is rising and has a tremendous current. Many evidences of the flood are now to be seen going down stream, such as logs, and some debris and rubbish. It is expected that to-day a large amount of the accumulations of the flood will pass down, as the full force of the freshet is now here. At the Charleston and Bavannah rail way bridge the water rose 0 inches be tween 2 o’clock Sunday night and noon yesterday, and was ud to within about 18 inches of the stone coping on the piers. The trestle through the swamps on either side of the river is in splendid order, and the roadway force on that, section were on tho lookout yesterday for drifting timbers that might lodge against it. DANGER OF ANOTHER FLOOD. The rivers between Savannah and Charleston are reported to be full, but there is no apprehension of a freshet.. The rains in that section have been continuous as they have iieen elsewhere, but the most of the rivers are short and drain heavily wooded swamps, ami consequently the rairi fall does not rush rapidly into the streams. On the Ogeeohoe the water is reported to be rising very fast. Several places were re ported last night as lieing overflowed. There arc about 5,000 acres of rice fields in that section, but it is said that only a small portion is threatened. Five hundred or 1,000 acres may be submerged, hut not more. The river at. Augusta at 2 o’clock yester day afternoon was 24 2-10 feet high, and rising slowly. If another flood comes down on the already overcrowded river it is hard to say where the ruin will stop. There were signs of a Northeaster last, night, and if a blow should set in it would add much to the devastation. Then there might he some danger of the flooding of Hutchinson’s Island, opposite the city, but it is thought impossible without some such storm. TO PROVIDE NEW SLEEPERS. The Central Looking After This De partment of its Rolling Stock. Col. Mann, of the Mann Boudoir Car Company, and a representative of the Pull mans, are in the city conferring with Gen eral Manager Belknap, of the Central, about now sleepers to be put on the road. Mr. Belknap said yesterday that the sleeping car department of the Central would be the next thing put in oilier. At present, the road is running wtmt sleepers it lias and those of other roods that go as through cam, but its own sleepers arc rather dilapidated and in need of repair. They will be rebuilt and repaired, or the road will build more or buy more, which ever of these is the most economical. Bids have been received from several car build ing companies and the gentlemen now in the city will also bid on tfle work. A NEW OEFICE CREATED. The Central Railroad Provides a Pur chasing Agent. Gen. E. P. Alexander, of the Central rail road, has issued a circular creating the ollice of purchasing agent, and General Manager Belknap has appointed Mr. W. H. Price, late of tho Louisville and Nashville, to that position. The purchasing of supplies for the system was originally a part of the du ties of the President's o'.fice, but it is great deal of work to buy all that is needed for the road, and so a part of the purchasing was turned over to the General Manager, and again it was divided, giving tho General Storekeeper a part of the work, but this plan has not proved satisfactory, so the new office lias been created and the whole matter has been placed in tho hands of Mr. Price. A Merited Promotion. Mr. E. F. Courvoisier, assistant paymas ter ut the Central railroad, Ims been pro moted to fill the position of general agent at Port Royal, S. C. Mr. Courvoisier was at one time in charge of the up freight depart ment, after wards he was made clerk of re pairs, succeeding Mr. B. I. Cubbedgein that capacity. For the past twelve years Mr. Courvoisier has held the responsible position of paymaster’s assistant. He is well quali fied by his past, experience, and by his oblig ing disposition for the duties of his new j*i sitiou. The Central Railroad Bank. By a notice in another column it will lie seen that its Board of Directors inform the public that the Central Railroad Bank is prepared to do a general banking business, and solicits accounts. The Central Railroad Bank for many years did one of the largest banking busine-sos in the city, but latterly, owing probably to its having the financial affairs of the railroad to manage, it has not done as much with the public ns other simi lar iiistimtions. The announcement of tne directors referred to above will be received with pleasure by the business community. The Last of the Seaton. The Knights of Pythias and their friends turned out in goodly numbers to attend the benefit given them by the Fords. "Sarato ga" was repeated, and it was as great, a suc cess as ever. The players never apprearod to lietter advantage than they did last night, and no play was ever received more wannlv. This Is tho last of (he season. The profes sionals who have been with th association, leave for Now York to-day, and the Fords retire until next summer. Tho Beet Cosmetique n lady can use is a perfectly prepared toilet soap. Try Cashmere Bouquet. For a good article of Flour buy Strauss Bro*’ brands. 23 and 29U' Barnard street. TIIR MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 0, 18S7. OFF AT LAST. The Jolly Marooners Sailed Yesterday Noon in Btyle. The Savannah Yacht Club left Montgom ery yesterday at 1:30, with full sheets and flying colors. The morning train carried a number of the yachtsmen down, and they occupied their time fully in reading the account. of what they proposed doing in yesterday’s Morning News and in quizzing the Secre tary regarding the supplies. From the ap pearances of the surrounding seats it would seem they should have been well satisfied, as packages, bundles, rases and boxes were visible on all sides. Arriving at Montgom ery it was found that the three lioats that sailed from Isle of Hope bad not arrived, the light breeze and the strong ebb tide being against them. They struggled up, however, at last. Dr. Fallicant, on account of the illness of a son, could not leave with the rest but ho Intends running down to make them a visit some time during the week. However, a "consultation” was held on the flagship, a Nev.’S reporter attending in the capacity of a visiting admiral. The doctor then proposed the following toast, which was drank standing, his good Scup phrnong wine going the way of all good things: “I sorrow much at parting; I would with pleasure longer stay When gentle worth and loving mirth Will drive dull care away. But though our parting gives me pain. The cure will lie, 'We ll meet again, And whilst life Is our club will be The rendezvous of jollity." After consulting the fleet surgeon, Dr. Falligant then gave them all a “fl.sh colic” preventive, which was taken without a murmur. Strange what self-sacrificing fel lows these old sea dogs are! After ‘•con sulting” several times and taking “observa tions," as provided for in the naval regulations, the fleet began to prepare for their departure. As Dr. Falli gant and the News man were obliged to hurry off to catch the return train to the city the adieus were sudden and short, the mariners standing on the lee rail as the two were pulled to the shore and singing: “For He’s a Joily Good Fellow,” and three cheers were given for the doctor and his a No. 1 scuppemong wine. Several of the club bad a pleasant sur prise in store for Commodore Demere, of the isle of Hope Yacht Club. Some time ago they sent off and purchased a set (19) of signal flags, to be presented to him. As soon as the Commodore arrived he was in vited onto the liagship. Vice Commodore J. N. Johnson made a very eloquent presenta tion speech, alluding to Mr. Dotnere’s well known nautical exploits, and wound up by saying that these flags would enable him to always know when a “consultation” was to he had. The Commodore, though taken by surprise, replied in a happy vein, and aptly expressed his thanks. Afterward tfce “lemonade" was brought out. and “all went merry as a marriage bell.” Soon after the sailing signal was hoisted on to the foremost of the flagship, and the trim vessels paid off to the whistling breeze, and glided off down the river. The Edith, Capt. Clifford King, with Mrs. King, Misses Daisy and Edith King as passengers, accompanied the fleet as far as Green Island. The fleet is well provisioned for all emer gencies, and the happy marooners will have one of the best outings possible. AN EDITOR OF LONG AGO Who Is Now In a Business That Pays Better Than Newspaper Work. Col. W. D. Mann, the inventor of the celebrated “Mann Boudoir Car,” is present in the city on business connected with his •iterpri.se. Col. Mann is not unknown in Savannah. In fact, he is one of those im pressive gentlemen whom to know once is to known for the remainder of one’s life, lie was here in IS7O in attendance on the meet ing of the Southern Press Association, of which Ik sly he was Vice President. He was at the time editor and proprietor of the Mobile Register. He was quite prominent not only because he wns at the head of an influential paper, hut also because he was among the few Union officers (having gone to Alabama as a Colonel of a Federal cav alry regiment) who discovered the great possibilities of the South and set to work in good earnest and with great energy to join with its people m developing its resources. He was a few years ahead of the times, however, hut he returns now to see his' expectations of twenty years ago realized. He was nominated by the Democrats of the Mobile (Ala.) district for Congress, but under the reconstruction programme he wns counted out. Turning his attention to other fields of usefulness he invented the Boudoir car, which hears his name, and which lias brought him fame and fortune. His inven tion was just w hat travelers of Europe were in want of, something little more exclusive than the "Pullman,” and the result was that the “Mann” car to-day is the favorite in England and on the Continent, and its inventor the Ixwt known American on that side of the At lantic. The Morning News is glad to see that its old editorial confrere has been so successful in life and so successful in living us to keep young enough to enjoy success. Before the Mayor. At Monday's rehearsal of the Police Court Pinkney Robinson and Dexter Bryan, both colored, were fined $3 or five days for cursing in the streets; Toni Washington (colored), cursing and disorderly,continued; Theresa Gilbert (colored), drunk and dis orderly and cursing, ssor six days; Thomas Prior,"an old offender, and William Burke, drunk and disorderly in Mrs. Jeffers' house, $o or five days; Edward Mehrtens, cursing in the streets, $5 or five days; Frank Wad ley (colored), larceny from the house, turned over to the City Court. Run Over by Hie Own Wagon. The late Thomas Gillroy, whose funeral took place in this city lust Saturday, died from the effects of a strange accident. He was the keeper of a country store located at the head of the Union Ferry road. Beaufort county, S. C., and had been to this city to purchase goods. On his way back, on Thursday, while driving on the Ferry road, he fell from his wagon and its wheels passed over Ids abdomen, causing infiammutiou, from Which he died the next day. Rev. Fathor O’Hara The many friends of the Rev, Thomas O’Hara, late of St. Patrick’s Parish, in this city, will be pleased to learn of his good ’health, notwithstanding the rumor of his death. A letter wns received in this city from him at his homo in Ballinahelish, coun ty Roscommon, Ireland, in which he pleas antly refers to the rumor, and says ho is alive and in the enjoyment of excellent health. _______ Shall We Eat Meat or Not? Everybody will tell you now in this season of summer that you ought not to eat so much meat. "Try the vegetarian diet,’ they say. Well, wo have triad the vegctii riun diet until we are sick of it. It is hard to get in America and it is costly. And we lielieve anvway that, man is carnivorous to a large degree. Still, vegetables ought to be eaten in their season. The only trouble is one is so apt to get at hotels and restau rants only such vegetables as have lain in the sun and turned a “cholera green.” Of course, there is risk in eating such food. Better protect yourself as well as possible by having always within reach some IThandrkth'r Pills. A dose of three to ten, according to your bulk, will generally act u a preventive against all diseases aris ing from eating impure food. Notwithstanding the warm wonther St rauss tiros', 22 and 22 hj Barnard street, are still to the front and offering groceries at i-oc! bottom prices. Purchasers will do well \o give them a call. Goods de livered SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS. LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND SIDEWALK. Dashea Here and There by the News Reporters Yesterday’s Happenings Told in Brief Paragraphs—Pickings at Police Headquarters. Mr. John D. Donelan has severed his con nection with the Evening Coll. A meeting of the Board of Education was to have been held last night, iiut there was no quorum. Only one person was arrested yesterday by the police and he was jailed for fighting on the streets. Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 231, F. A. M., will hold its regular monthly meeting to-night at, the Masonic Temple. The E. A. degree will be conferred. The water will be shut off from the city to-night at 10 o’clock for the purpose of putting in a branch connection for the oil mill, and it will remain off for four or five hours. The sample of the bale of new cotton re ceived Saturday from Mitchell county, was examined yesterday by the classification committee of tho Cotton Exchange, and it was classed strict ordinary. A further survey was held yesterday on the Italian bark Emilio Ciampa, and it was recommended that she lw hauled out for a further examination. She will go up on Willink’s marine railway as soon as the lighter Florida comes down. William M. McNeal. who was brought from Sapelo, charged with retailing liquor without a license, was examined by United States Commissioner Erwin yesterday and discharged, as it appeared that he had bought, a gallon of vviiisky for his own use and nad sold half of it to a friend merely as a matter of accommodation. Local Personal. Among the Marshall House arrivals yes terday were J. Clvatt, Valdosta; J. W. Al len, Gainesville, Fla.; Mr. Enstime arid lady, Miss Enstime, Mrs. R. J. Dosher, Ca milla; R. D. Crawford, Marion, S. C.; R. L. Hicks, Doctortown; L. A. Wilson, Way cross; Irving Gillis^Florida; E. A. Gordon, Dr. L. J. Bell, Herndon; 8. Truluck, Davis boro; John M. Bryan, Georgia; T. J. Cham bers, Virginia; FI 11. Wyman, Hampton, 8. C.; J, W. Strong, Boston, Mass.; W. E. Alexander. Fort Fteed, Fla.; J. T. linlay, Crescent City, Fla.; D. W. Johnson, wife and child, Graham; S. F. Miller. Waycross. At the Pulaski House were T. M. Battle, New York; William Eddy, James Allyn, Burleigh, N. Y.; E. R. Taylor, W. Penning ton, Boston; P. L. Chambers, Richmond, Va.; W. J. Davis, Bridgeport, Conn.; M. M. Larsen and wife, Miss Edna Larsen, Miss Main Larsen, Philadelphia; W. Watkins, Albany, N. Y.; C. Wisgand, Jr., Evans ville, Ind.; A Foster, J. McGainey, Boston; Walter Davis, Baltimore: Alex Crawford, Allen Watson, Philadelphia. At the Screven House were J. McKoff, Cochran; Charles Dan gle Bell and wife, St. Augustine, Fla.; L. Newman, Macon; F. K. Nicholson and wife, Athens; L. Rothehild, LaGrange; W. E. Kidder, Joseph Hilton, New York; Joseph Joseph, James Martin, Joseph Oppenheimer Cincinnati; J. L. Sweat, Waycross; Robert R. Paul, Darien; A. Stumer, Chicago; Jo seph Wells, Nashville; M. A. Greenfield Woonsocket, R. I,; B. 11. Richards, Ocala. Fla.; J. H. Houghton, R. R. Reed, Palatka Fla. At the Harnett. House were L. H. Bart lett, Philadelphia, i’a.; Thomas S. Rogan, Day ton, O.; William Brunner, Richmond, Va.; 8. Fourakies, MacClenny, Fla.; John Mossev, Jesup; R. R. Bexley, Lake City, Fla.; T. J. Atwater, E. 8. McArthur, Pen sacola, Fla.; W. C. Crawford, Boston, Mass.; J. C. Lawton, New York; 8. A. Wilson, Egypt; M. T. Daggett C. M. Schofield, Rensselaer, N. Y.; J. H. McNair, Buffalo, N. Y.; C. D. Hunt, Sprinfleld, 111.; W. H. Williams, Kansas City, Mo.: L. B. Erving, Evanston, 111.; Rev. E. T. Walker, Beau fort, 8. C.; M. G. Dow, schooner Maud Snare. GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS. Matters of Money and Management About Various Lines. The Berkeley (S. C.) Gazette says: One of the most extensive pieces of work under taken in Berkeley county for a long time is now lieing accomplished by the Northeast ern Railroad Company at Santee trestle. On the Charleston side of the river is n swamp throe miles across, through which the railroad runs on a trestle from 20 to .”>0 feet high. This wfiiole length is to bo tilled in with a solid clay embankment, from the highland to the bridge. Culverts will be placed at intervals, where the greatest strains of water come, to prevent damage from freshets. About soventy car-lengths of this enormous dam has been put in already. A locomotive, a big steam dredge and about sixty hands are engaged in the work. The crossing will be safer and kept at less expense when finished. An immense culvert is to lie put in the old mill pond, about a mile north of St. Stephen’s, and an embankment built across that place. Memphis and Charleston. To the Editor Wall Street Daily AVt vs: What difference does it make if the Kansas City, Springfield and Memphis is willing to pay 5 per cent, per annum for a leaqe of the Memphis and Cliarleston. The majority of the stock is owned by the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia and by that company pledged to the Central Trust as part of the collateral to secure the Knoxville and Ohio lease. What can the minority stockholders of tiie Memphis and Charleston do if tho East Tennessee does not choose to pay anything on the stock? Stockholder. They can do just what we expect to see them do when they have energy enough to undertake concerted action. Tho East Ten nessee had an operating lease of this road and proceeded to expend all its earnings so as to keep it in debt to the lessee. The stock holders kicked in vain until they went to law. Thereupon the East Tennessee bought lip a block which g.ive it the control with what: it had already. The price was about S3O above the market, and since they have resumed their former practice, giving it whatever they please. The minority stockholders have some rights, however, and they have a good ease for the appointment of a receiver. This is one of the oldest and best roads in the South, and there was not the slightest neces sity of putting on it the million of new bonds placed about a year ago. Fairly managed, it is worth every penny as much as the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis to which tiie Louisville and Nashville al lows a decent living.— Ed. Wall Street Daily News. Delicate persons, unci all whose systems have become debilitated, should bear in mind that Simmons Liver Regulator is not u drastic, purging medicine, does not wenken or deplete tile system as other purgutives do, but acts gently. It will Invigorate like a glass of wine, but is no intoxicating bever age to lead to intemperance; will promote digestion, dissipate beudai'be, and generally tone up the system. Hon. Alex. 11. Stephens, of Oa., says: “Simmons Liver Regulator is mild aud suits me better than more active remedies." A Grand Excursion to Tybee Wednes day, Aug. 10th. An excellent brass bond will furnish music for the occasion. Dancing in the afternoon and moonlight bathing, anil dauc ing in the evening. Trains leaving Savan nah at 10:00 a. in., and 0 o’clock p. m. Leaving Tybee at 4:15, 8:15 and 10:1(1 p. m. ('oliars and ( luffs at Belsioger’s, 34 Whit aker street. For good value in Teas and Coffees go to Strauss Bros’, 28 and 23 Barnard streit. Belsinger's. 21 Whitaker street. NEW ORLEANS LEADS. The Memphis Zebras Beaten by a Score of 10 to 4. New Orleans, Aug. B.—By general re quest Ewing pitched his second successive game against Memphis to-day so that the locals could leave home with the lead. Ewing filled his contract and helped to de feat Memphis a third time. Up to the eighth inning he hnd the Brown* shut out again, but Bobby Black broke the charm by knocking the ball over the right field fence for a home run. Long John eased up then, and singles by the McKeougb brothers and Smith let in two runs. Klusman's errors and llantei’s single yielded another run in the ninth inning. Up to the seventh inning it was a pitcher’s battle, with the re sult slightly in Ewing’s favor, and a mag nificent game. The score stood Ito 0, New Orleans getting a run in the second inning on singles by Geiss and McVey and two passed bulls. In the sevonth inning the lo cals commenced hitting Black, and ne grew sulky. New Orleans having no trouble from then on, four singles, a base on balls and a wild pitch yielded five run*. In the ninth inning Campau’s two-bagger, three singles and errors by Force and Phelan yielded four more runs. The features of the game were Powell’s right fielding and Fuller's work at short, accepting nine chances without an error, some of them after Kinsman and Ewing had fumbled them. Crotty twisted his ankle in the second in sliding tack to first and was forced to retire. This leaves Memphis without a catcher and Hantel was borrowed from New Orleans and did very well. Following is the score by innings and a summary: New Orleans 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 4 —lo Memphis 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 I—4 Batteries—Ewing and Vauglm, Black and Crotty and Hantel. Base hits—New Orleans 19, Memphis 7. Stolen bases - New Orleans 10. Memphis 7. Errors New Orleans 5, Memphis 4. No Game at Charleston. Charleston, S. C., Aug. B.—No ball game was played to-day on account of wet grounds. Birmingham left for home this afternoon. The Charleston team was to have gone to Memphis, but did not in cou sequence of the failure of President Carnes, of Memphis, to answer a dispatch offering to have Charleston take the Nashville games at that place. The club will therefore re main here till something definite is decided upon. Tho locals have released Grady and offered to sign Nicholas, but his terms were too high. Games Elsewhere. At Pittsburg— Pittsburg 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0— 2 Washington 0000 3 104 x— 8 * Base hits— Pittsburg 7, Washington 16. Er rors Pittsburg 2, Washington 0. At Indianapolis— Indianapolis 2 000 1 1 01 0— 5 Philadelphia 0 14 10 10 1 x-8 Base hits—lndianapolis 11, Philadelphia 12. Errors—lndianapolis 6, Philadelphia 1. At St. Louis— St. Louis 3 0208000 0— 8 Cleveland 0 1 0 0 1 1 00 I—4 Base hits -St. Louis 13, Cleveland 10. Errors —St, Louis 3, Cleveland 6. At Detroit— Detroit 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I—3 Boston 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 4 x— 8 Base hits Detroit 9, Boston 12. Errors—De troit 3, Boston 0. At Chicago— Chicago 0 2 0 0 0 5 1 4 x-12 New York 2001 2000 I—6 Base hits Chicago 18, New York 10. Errors- Chicago 6, New York 4. Batteries—Clarkson and Flint,Keefe and Ewing. At Baltimore— Baltimore 00030401 0— 8 Metropolitan 3 02 0 1 3 0 0 2—ll Base hit*—Baltimore 13, Metropolitan 17. Errors—Baltimore 4. Metropolitan 5. At Philadelphia— Athletic 0 3 1000001—S Brooklyn 0 1022001 X—6 Base hits—Athletic 13, Brooklyn 12. Errors —Athletic 2, Brooklyn 4. Orientals vs. Amateurs. The third game of the series for the cham pionship of the city between the Orientals and Amateurs will be played at the Base Ball Park this afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. This game will be the deciding one if the Amateurs win, and the Orientals will do all in their power to keep them from doing so. The following are the players and their positions: Orientals. Positions. Amateurs. Lovett Catcher Wright. Furlong Pitcher Butler. Scanlan First base Cauley, Quinley Second base . Youngblood. Hughey Third base Oppenheimer. O’Connor Short stop Stump. Murphy taft field Ennis. Brown Center field Mercer. But iter Right field Blood worth. Charleston Brleflets. Sunday evening as a car on the Enterprise railway was proceeding to the Battery, it was suddenly turned from the main track by a misplaced switch and ran towards Adger’s wharf. The driver, Julius Hen dricks, was thrown some ten feet from the car by the sudden shock and severely bruised. One lady passenger jumped through the car window, leaving her hat tahind her, but fortunately received no injury. Mr. Robert McCaffrey witnessed the accident, ran after the ear and stopped it before it had reached the wharf. The Board of Visitors of the Citadel Academy give notice, that there are thir teen beneficiary cadetships to be filled, one each from the following named counties: Abbeville, Berkeley, Colleton, Claren don, Edgefield, Greenville, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland and Williamsburg. The vacan cies will be filled by competitive examina tion in the counties named; the successful cadets being required to report at the Cita del at the reopening in Octotar next. The competitive examinations will lie held at the respective county seats on Wednesday, Sept. 14 next. A groat deal of excitement was occasioned on Sullivan’s Island Sunday morning. Mr. L. A. Wagner, the well-known salesman for Carrington, Thomas & Cos., went in bath ing about 11 o’clock, in company with Mr. Edward Robertson. After being in the water some time he was suddenly seized with an attack of cramp, which came very near causing him to bo drowned. Fortu nately both gentlemen happened to be in a very moderate depth of water at the time, and the helpless bather was soon rescued mid carried up the beach, but was so far overcome and had swallowed so much water tliat he was resucitated only after long rub bing and constant attention. As soon as Mr. Wagner could be moved he was taken to Mr. Robertson’s residence, but at last ac counts he was in a very critical condition, Iwing threatened, it was said, with conges tion of the braiu. The .Vines and Courier is very indignant, at the state of affairs at the county jail. In Monday’s issue it soys: “The Hto.kade, in which thirty-nluc prisoners are now con fined, is so utterly unfit for tne civilized use that a member of the Society for the Pre vention of Cruelty Jo Aflimals would ta almost tempted to swear out an affidavit against, any one who would attempt to keep a dug in the place. A reporter paid a visit to the place on Saturday, shortly lie fore noon. The mercury at that time indicated 92’ on the street; how many degrees it reach oil at the Stockade was not ascertained. The entire prison population was housed in the colls on the south of the stockade, there taing four or five inmates of each cell. An opening in the roof, running the length of tne building, and tho open doors at tath ends of the corridors, marie it possible to breathe, but the inmates of the cells were either in their underclothing or in part* naturalibus. The cells on the north side of the prison were undergoing the process of scouring, Tho place was as clean as it could possibly be made, hut a stranger who saw it would scarcely believe that it was the prise/of the metropolis of the State of South Carolina.” Toilet Soape I Toilet Soup* I We have some unprecedented bargains. Strauss Bros’. 92 and au Bernard street.. I HOW THE GREAT BANDIT LIVED. Frank James Tells How He Passed His Wild Western Life. From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. “Yes, I am living quietly enough here, and I think the balance of my life will be passed peacefully,” said Frank James. “I hf.ve never carried a weapon since I surren dered my revolvers to Gov. Crittenden, in Missouri. Ido not carry any arms because I do not want to have aiiy trouble with any one. Ido not think anybody wants to kill me, unless it might lie some crank who wanted some notoriety, and a gun would be no protection against such a man, for he would shoot me in the back or at some time when I was not expecting it.” When asked if he was a good shot, Frank replied: “No, lam nothing extra: but thero was a time when I thought that no man on earth could draw a gun quicker then I could. I practised it for twenty years and always felt safe while talking with a man who had not already drawn his weapon. I knew that whenever he made a motion I could kill him before he could draw.” “What kind of a gun do you prefer?” “Well, I always used Remington 44. The same cartridge used in a six-shooter fits a Winchester 44 rifle, so there is no danger of a man getting rattled in a fight and putting the wrong cartridge in his gun. It is a bad plan to carry two kinds of ammunition which you have to use in a hurry some times.” “Do you meet any people here whom you have known before?” “No; I meet a great many who claim to know me, but the fact is, I really knew very few people anywhere, and fewer still knew me. The reason I was never captured was because I never made a confident of any one and I never placed perfect con fidence in any human lieing. There was a time when no man on earth could have killed me without a fight. I never let those who were with me handle my guns, and if any one asked to look at my pistols, I always took out the cylinder before handing it to him.” “Did you know many of the noted men who have figured in the West?” “I knew them by reputation, but never met any of them. I always made it a point to keep away from had men. These kille: s are al ways seeking quarrels, and I tried to avoid them as much as possible. I always hated to kill anybody, and never did unless I had to. No reasonable man wants to take the life of another if he can help it. I al ways tried to keep away from the western country, where all the detectives supposed me to be. I stayed east of the Mississippi river most of the time, and always among quiet people who carried prayer books in their pockets instead of six-shooters. I found it much safer.” “Do you ever drink?” was asked by the visitor, who wanted to set ’em up, but got a temperance lecture in reply. “I never touch liquor. This is one rea son why I was never caught; nothing could induce me to drink a drop, so I always car ried a cool head. Some men need two or three drinks to give them courage enough to to make a fight, but as for myself, 1 want get into a fight with a clear head. I can see better, shoot quicker, fight harder and pro tect myself better. No, sir, I thank you, no whisky for me.” Home Again. Back into our old quarters, and it feels like home. We’ve been pent up long enough and feel like spreading ourselves. Come and see us; we have a regular palace, and looks as neat as a pin. We’ve prepared our selves for this move with new and attractive goods and are ready for business. W e shall endeavor to retain the confidence our friends and patrons have placed in us for selling only the finest grades of Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, etc., of which we have an at tractive assortment. We always carry the largest line of first water Diamonds in the State. M. Sternbero, 157 Broughton street. Open-front Shirts a specialty at Belsin ger’s, 24 Whitaker street. Hams and Strips at lowest market prices. Strauss Bros’, 22 and 22 Vf Barnard street. Very Flattering. J. T. Shuptrine & Bro,, the manufactu rers of Tetterine, are receiving every day, both by mail and by mouth, very flattering reports concerning the success of Tetterine. This remedy is a sure cure for all skin dis eases, as its name denotes, and to know that, it does what is recommended, you have only to give it a trial, or ask any who have used it. 50e per tax at drug stores. Best Butter 25c per pound; Cooking But ter 20c. per pound. Strauss Bros’, 22 and 22}Barnard street. Flannel Shirts, all colors and sizes, at Bel singer’s, 24 Whitaker street. Soft and Stiff Hats at Bolsinger's 24 Whitaker street. The L. R. S. Suspender at Belsinger’s, 24 Whitaker street. Prior to Removing from our present store, 140 Congress, to 144, corner of Whitaker, we have marked the prices down on our entire stock of clothing, furnishing goods, hats, trunks and umbrellas to what they cost to manufacture in New York, in order to clear them out to save moving. Now is the time to lay in n sup ply of clothing when it takes so little money to buy them of the “Famous.” Anew fine of Gloria Uinbrellar. at Bel singer’s, 24 Whitaker street. It Is Fatiguing. You can generally size a man up by the fit of his clothes, and if there is anything that will make one tired, oh! so tired, it is the sight of a man whose garments hang on him like “a shirt onn handspike.” Nothing is easier than to get decently fitted—if you will only go to the right place. We make n specialty of correct fits; in fact, our reputa tion depends on it, and wo would rather lost* a sale than send out into tho world a suit ttiat would bring us into ridicule. AVe are getting ready for our fall and winter stock, and will positively sacrifice every ar ticle of summer wear henceforth. The high-class clothing Underwear, Neckwear, Hosiery and Gouts’ Furnishings —bandied by us must go at, buyers’ figures. AVe have made up our inimls to lose- -us we always do at the end of the season—and will pocket our losses gracefully. B. H. Levy & Bro., fill Congress street. Clearing’ Sale. To mvo trouble of moving stork to our new store, 114 Congress, comer of Whitaker Ht., we have put the prices of our clothing, hats anil furnishing goods down to New York cost of manufacturing. A great sav ing can be inode by laying in a supn.y now. The “Famous.” 140 Congress St. Advice to Motnera. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used when children are cutting teeth. It relieves the little suffer at once; it produces nuturnl, ijuiet sleep bv relieving •Iv child from rain and the little cherub awakes as “bright os a button." It is very pleasant to taste. It, soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, re lieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. “5 cents a bottle. Ilomovah The famous New York Clothing House, now at 140 Congress Ht., will remove, Sept. 1, to No. 144, corner of Whitaker. The en tire stock offered at New York cost to close out. Store tor rent, and fixtures foreiln LUDDEN <ft BATES S. M. H. Just the Thing for the Boys. 27 1 ' ; A complete CAMERA and Outfit for only $2 50. Simple and durable. Any child of ordinary intelligence can readily make any desired picture. Amateur Photography is now all the rage. We supply outfits of all sizes, and our prices will at all times be found the lowest. L&B.S.H.H. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,. " Lawn Mowers, Three Sizes, Ladies’ Garden Hoes, Hand Plows, Hedge Shears, Pruninng Scissors and Knives, Garden Trowels and Weeders, Fountain Pumps, Rubber Hose and Reels, —FOR SALE BY Palmer Bros 14S and 150 Congress Street. CHIMNEYS. HOUSEWIVES farmers, €S2> STUDENTS Hi 4 ANDKUOTHERSSHOUIOUSI I* stMACBETH&Njjj /AKttLTIf | “/SKrIiAMPQUMNEYS ft m IF YOU DON’T WANT tl ii ANNOYED by ConsUp E- $ breaking or chimneys BBT CHIMNEY MADE FI'S: ‘iiatJjjjjjjsSJP J For Sale Everywhere! iwwoe; oniy EifcA.MMßETilir! from mt.hjlyoke semimari vairrsniißSHT-gF ’ M r c use nrly (839) thre! tats to-afeuxKsjrwrwum. hundred lights every even? . ing, ,va4 since using the ccl iratod PEARL TOP CfitKZT t S my expoucnceana (dgment is that we would rather pay a dollar a dozen r them than fifty cents a dozer, for any other Chun •y we have overused. t 11. PoKTfR. Steward. r-—T mi 1 . .. ! SHOES. W. L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE.. rim only 3 SEAMLESS Shot) in the world. f Finest Calf, jx'rfect fit. and / warranted. Congress, Button h-A and Lace, all otylea too. As Jhf-rf c/jM styllsft and durable as ui those costing s•' <r .CmF S'ag' W. 1,. DOUGLAS So Wmrtr J SHOE exeels ✓ the %a Shoes adver- Jr 1 gea 3 [Name and price stamped on bottom of each Shoe.] Boys all weartbe W.L. DOUGLAS $2 SHOE. If your dealer do *s not keep tbein, send you! name on postal to VV. L. UOl GCAS, UrocA* ton, M:m. FOR SALE BY BYCK BROS. SOLE AGENTS, Savannah, - - Ga. -i— . t DYES. Ij-A-ID IES I DO your own Dyeing, at home, with PEER* LESS DYES.’ They will dye every thing. They are sold everywhere, lh-ice 10c. a packa„'4 —4O colors. They have no oqual for strength, brightness, amount in package*, or for fastness of c l l or, or non-fading qualities. They do uol crock or smut. For sale by U. F. Ulmeic. M. D lTutriiutcist. corner liroiighton and Housto# streets; P. li. Hum, Druggist and Apotbo cary, corner Jones and Abercorn street* Knwsnn ,1. Kikfker, Druggist, corner West Broad and Stewart si roots. hlait hereby tender to tho Presidential partj when in our city, a cordial Invitation to visit ou.' store and make tbelr heudqunrterswith us. Th< soft melodious tones of our elegant Pianos wll be sure to sooth and cheer them after the fa tigucs of their journey. Wo are solo agents fo tho KNABE, KUANICH & DACH. BAUB nu! EKTEY PI ANOS, and ESTEY ORGANS. Easj Monthly installments. Lltarnl discount for cash Pianos and Organs moved on our new truck with safety and dispatch Tuning and repair ing at short notice. See our stock and price* before buying. DAVIS BROS.. 42 and 44 Bull Street.