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A RAZOR’S DEADLY WORK
TINY CHARITON MURDERED ON
THE OGEEOHEE ROAD.
Bad Whisky and Bad Women Up
set a Church Festival—While Acting
as a Peacemaker, Charlton was Bru
tally Murdered—One of His Murder
ers Jailed While on a Drunken Spree.
Tiny Charlton, a peaceably disposixl ne
gro. living on the Ogeechee road, near the
three mile post of the Charleston and Sa
vannah railroad, was brutally murdered at
his home yesterday morning, William
Taylor inflicting the fatal wound, while
Tom Green, Berry Cook and Jim Cook are
charged with being accessories.
At this place there is a small settle
menl of colored people, most of
the men working on the adjacent planta
tions. They seldom have trouble among
themselves, but the city negroes go out
there often, filled up with bad whisky, and
fights generally result. The murder arose
from such a case. A party of city negroes
■went out to assist at a church festival, held
there Saturday night. Bad whisky, and
bad characters are s hard combination, and
the church party were soon in the minority.
THE RUMPUS BEGINS.
A sort of free light was started by
two of the women, and clubs, knives and
razors were trumps. Tiny Charlton at
tempted to stop the fight, but got a blow or
two for his pains. Finally the women were
separated, but the bad fueling aroused was
kept alive all the evening. Whisky was
{ilentiful and quarrels were numerous.
I'inally when they brok* up went out
on the road to go home, ‘Charlton was
knocked down by To ■ Green, and
Berry Cook stabbed him in the throat with
n small -pen-knife. Charlton’s wife
had then jut appeared on the
aoene ami attempted to rescue him and get
him safely home. He was then very weak
from the effects of the blow and the stab,
and she had to support him alt the way.
When about half way to his house he was
again assaulted by Jim Cook and William
Taylor.
A RAZOR’S DEADLY WORK.
Charlton’s head was resting over on his
wife’s shoulder, and Taylor, drawing a
keen razor, diow it from back of his
neck clear around till the blade struck
the jawbone, almost entirely severing the
hoad from the body. She screamed for
help, and the men thou ran off across the
fields. Charlton was carried into the house,
but he died in a very few minutes. Albert
Jackson received a serious cut on his left
arm from Taylor as the, latter ran off, and
be came to the city to have it dressed. The
police then heard of the matter, and an offi
cer was at ono' sent out there.
THE CORONER’S INQUEST.
Coroner Dixon at once drove out to the
scene of the tragedy and impaneled a jury,
consisting of George Brown, llsip Mitchell,
May Melrose, John Shigg, Nathan Hart,
Solomon Brown and Hiciiard Ward. The
following is the testimony of the principal
witnesses:
John Jackson, being duly sworn, said:
“The deceased is Tiny Charlton. Last night
a supper was given at Frazier Price’s and
Lunnon Morrell’s, for the benefit of the
church. I went to the houso about 11
o’clock. There were very few present then.
They began coming later on, and by 1
o’clock there was a large crowd. Every
thing went on all right until about day
break, when I left with my wife, and walked
down the road as far as Mr. Fountain’s
Shop. I was talking with him there, when
I heard a fuss over at the supper house.
Both of us returned.
THE FEMALES HAVE A SET-TO.
‘•When I got there I found Betsey Morrell
and Annie Williams fighting. Tiny Charl
ton came up to make peace. He put Betsey
nut of the house, and kept Williams inside.
Betsey made quite a fuss outside, wanting
tliem to put Annie out to finish the tight,
and she kept on swearing and cursing.
After awhile she went off a little distance,
and stood talking for half an hour. After
ward she returned to the house, and
a little later William Taylor began
a row with some of the men
In tho yard. Ho had a stick, knocking
right and left; all the men seemed to get
out of the way. He then walked to the gate
with two long sticks in his iiand, followed
by John Jenkins, Berry Cook and Jim Cook.
Jenkins is his brother-in-law. They stood
in tho road.
THE MURDERERS IN WAIT.
About half an hour after the party in the
house broke up, and they all come up the
road, I being with them. When I came
out I heard Taylor say: ‘I just want
to see the son
• —— that hit Jim,’ as he wanted
to give him one la-fore he went to town. A
fuss then la-gnn, and I don’t know who
Were in it, as I started for home. Just as I
reached Fountain’s shop Taylor came up
und grublied me by the leg, anil at tho same
time cut me. He then started to run, and
ft crowd followed him. Charlton was cut
before me. My wound is on my left arm in
tiie muscle, and is almost entirely around
the arm.”
Emma Charlton, tho murdered man's
wife testified as follows: “I was at my bouse
nil night. It is about 200 yards, from the
kuppor house. I was waked up about 4
a'clock this morning by cries of
‘KILL HIM, KILL TINY CHARLTON.’
t jumped up and went out to see what
has the matter, and to bring him home.
When I got there I met him in the rood
Coming homo. Just then, Tom Green ran
hn, and knocked him down with a stick,
ile fell in my arms. While holding him
berry Cook came up and stuck him with a
tinall knife in the throat. I cried ‘murder,’
but no one came to my assistance: tho men
than all ran away. 1 started on home, with
my husband leaning on me. When 1 got
by Oliver’s shop, Jim Cook came up and
laid, ‘there is the d—son— —.kill him!’
William Taylor then runup. My husband
had his head resting on my right shoulder.
Taylor drew a razor and cut him across tho
neck. Then all the party broke into a run,
going across the fields. I brought Tiny
(tome, and lie did not live more than toil
hiinutes."
TAYLOR’S BLOODTHIRSTY THREATS.
George Williams was sworn, and bis tes
timony eorrolsiruted that given. He also
laid Taylor hud threatened to kill Charlton.
Charlton hud done nothing, as far as he
law, save to try to prevent any rowing, or
fuss. Taylor liad a razor when he mode tho
threat*;.
Harry West and Frazier Price also testi
fied, but. gave no new facts. All the testi
mony went to prove that the assault was
wholly unprovoked, and that the man was
ieliberutely and brutally murdered.
A VERDICT OF MI'RDKR.
The jury brought in a verdict that “Tiny
Charlton came to his death by a knife (or
razor) wound in the neck, inflicted by the
hands of William Taylor, which we con
lid -i murder; and that Tom Green, Berry
Cisik and Jim Cook are accessories."
The negroes in the settlement breathe dire
threats against the |x-r(xtrators of tills
Omnler, and say they will catch them sure.
Tom Green is a driver for Mr. John
Jeffreys. a truckman of this city.
GREEN BEHIND THE BARA.
Saturday night lie left Mr. Jeffreys’ prem
ises somewhat under the influence of liquor.
He returned yesterday forenoon very drunk
ftud acted in a very Insulting and disorderly
manner. Mr. Jeffreys bore with him some
time, but finally failing to make him keep
]uiet sent for on officer and had
uun arrested. The Coroner, Capt.
Dixon, hoard of the arrest
when lie returned to the city nnd notified
She police to hold him on a charge of nuir
ler. Green is said to lie a quiet aort of a
man usually, but when m drink very uglv
nd quarrelsome. The other negroes are all
, laid to be employed in the city. It is
thought they will lie arrested soon.
green's denial.
A News renorter saw Given lota last.
1 night arid asked him regarding the murder.
He was luoovering from his drunken de
i bnueh, and appeared in very b;ul spirits.
He is a stout, ton colored negro, very mus
cular, and with an evil expression in his
eye. Ho denied being in trie crowd when
Charltoni was cut, and said lie
was in the house all the while
trying to preserve the peace. He
admitted carrying a stick, but said he
didn't strike Ghuiiton. His checked shirt
was all bloody about the neck, and stains
apppoarod in the back and on the sleeves,
lie accounted for them by showing a big
red bloody bump on his head, which he
alleged was done by the police. liut lie was
so fighting drunk that probably he did not
know how ho received it. He strenuously
urged his innocence, and said the “other
men" cut Charlton, but would give no
names.
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by the
News Reporters.
DeKalb Lodge No. 9, I. O. O. F., meets
this evening.
Calauthe Lodge No. 28, K. P., hold a
regular meeting to-night.
Hilton Lodge No. 2, F. A. M., colored,
will attend the funeral of Edward Wright,
a deceased member.
The police booked twelve arrests for dis
orderly conduct up to 1 o’clock this morn
ing. To-day’s police court will bo an un
commonly lively one, as some twenty-five
prisoners will bo up before his honor.
A gray horse, drawing a light buggy, ran
away yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock, at
the corner of South and East Broad streets,
and the driver was unceremoniously spilled
out, the buggy turning bottom side up. The
gentleman was not hurt much, and quickly
started off after his flying steed and up
turned buggy, which had taken the Thunder
bolt rood. The gentleman’s name was
William or John Brown, so the reporter
was informed.
Some trouble occurred on the bark Anna
Maria, at the Savannah, Florida and West
ern wharf, early yesterday morning. Sever
al of t-Ue men desired to take “French”
leuve, but the mate flourished a big pistol
and a huge belaying pin, and swore with a
big sea oath that they should not. One Carl
Anderson tried to skip but the mate’s brawny
arm arrested him and the lielaving pin
plaved a tattoo on his skull. The police
took a hand in the scrimmage finally, and
both parties were locked up, the sailor,
charged with desertion, and the mate with
assault and battery.
YESTERDAY’S COLD WAVE.
Cool Weather Promised To-day—Ex
treme Heat in Texas.
Tho temperature here y<*sterday was
lower than any day during the past week,
the maximum being but Nil" and the mini
mum 77”. The average was 80”, being ex
actly tho normal. Tho temperature has
fallen in all parts of the State, being slight
ly lower in the Northern portion. Light
showers have fallen throughout the dis
trict, Eastman reporting two inches.
The temperature over tho entire country
has been lower, with the exception of Texas,
where it has risen. Palestine and Rio
Grande reported temperatures of 96” at 10
p. in. last night, which is a remarkably
high temperature at that time of tho night.
The extreme Northwest and the
uper Lake regions are enjoy
ing a temperature of 50”.
The barometric pressure is highest in the
extreme North West and lowest near the
Florida coast, there probably being a dis
turbance off the coast, Key West, at 10 p. m.
reporting a wind velocity of twenty-two
miles per hour from the southwest. The in
dications are for local rains and slightly
lower temperature to-day.
ON THE ALTAMAHA.
Damage to the Rica Crops from the
Floods.
The big tide of Friduy night put about
all tho rice plantations on the Altainaha
under water. The rice on General and
Broughton islands escaped the freshet, and
that was about the only rice that did escape
tho outgoing flood. It was said that tho
Butler Island rice also escaped, but it
soems that that was a mistake. None of
tho plantations escaped the incoming flood
of Friday night, however. Of course
no satisfactory estimate can be made of the
extent of the damage done. From private
letters received in this city yesterday the
impression is gained that it will be very
great—that is, the damage done by both the
freshet and the high tide. In a few days
the planters will lie able to form a pretty
close estimate of their losses.
Slight Accident on tho Central.
Yesterday’s morning passenger train on
tho Central, due here at 6:15 o’clock, did
did not arrive until near noon. Tho trouble
was caused by a broken axle of a car on a
freight train, near Davisboro. Three cars
were thrown from the track, but slight
damage was caused to tho road, cars or
freight. On account of the passenger trains
being right behind the freight, there was
not time to clear the track, and the passen
gers on trains Nos. !i and 4 were transferred,
hence the delay. Tho rood will be clear
and open for trains by 8 o’clock this morn
ing-
Emma Rawson's Offense.
A special dispatch to the News from Pa
int ka, Fla., received last night, states that
Emma Itawson (colons 1), who was arrested
by the police here, Saturday, on a tele
gram from that place,is charged with steal
ing checks representing SBS from a negroes
who considered her a friend. After the theft
the woman fled to Savannah and a requi
sition for her surrender was procured by
the Florida authorities. Before the papers
could lx- served, however, she went to
Charleston. On her return here Saturday,
she was apprehended as already narrated.
Another Break ontheTybee Railroad.
Another break was discovered in the
Tybee road yesterday, but it was speedily
repaired. But in order to be on the sate
side, the train leaving tho island at 9:15
last night was taken off, as it was foared tho
unusually high tide would eiulanger tho
train. The roadbed has been strengthened,
and it is believed that all tho regular trains
will bo run to-day oil right.
The First Bale of Sea Island Cotton.
The first bale of sea island cotton of this
year's crop am ve. 1 per the Savanuali, Florida
and Western railway, on Saturday. It was
shipi>ed by Mr. G. Culbreth, of Echols
county. Go., to W. W. Gordon & Cos. Tho
tti-st bale of last season’s crop was received
on Aug. 27.
Charleston Chips.
burglars are busy and bold. Several roh
lieries have been reported in tho last day or
two.
Two mad dogs were killed Saturday by
the t-oliee —one on King street and the other
on Meeting street.
It is said that young Petit’s legacy of
$25,001), is a myth. Petit was in the ire
business, and wus informed that an aunt in
Newton, N. Y., dying, had left him a for
tune. He at once sold out, and set out to
secure the funds, but It is now said that it
was only a scheme to fleece him.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars for
Asheville.
Passengers for Asheville can secure berths
in through Pullman Palace Sleeping Cara
at Bren's ticket office, No. 22 Hull street, or
at the ticket office at the Savannah, Florida
und Western railway passenger station.
Trai-ia for Asheville leave Siupn :uii< ai
12:20 p. m., und arrive ul AslieviHu 7 u. 111.
the next, da
THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1887.
WAB HB DROWNED?
Sensational Report of the Death of
Willie Fleetwood.
Avery sensational report was current last
night of the death of Willie Fleetwood, son
of Capt. W. H. Fleetwood, by drowning
near St. Augustine creek yesterday after
noon. The report was brought to
the Captain at it o’clock last night
by Mike lietinessy and one or two other
voung men who composed the party. They
brought with them the lad’s coat, vest and
shoes, and said he was knocked olf the boat
by the boom. When they first saw him he
was ten feet from the Ix>at and only seven
teen or so from the marsh. When they had
turned around the boat and began to search
for him nothing could be seen.
It seems that Mike Hennessy, George
Adams, Willie Fleetwood and several
other boys left the city Saturday
night in a sailboat bound for Tyboe..
They anchored at Fort Oglethorpe until
morning and then proceeded on their way
The wind freshened in the afternoon, and
they changed their minds and turned around
to come home. Near the Soutti channel and
St. Augustine creek the boat jibed, and the
lioom swinging around knocked young
Fleetwood off the vessel, as they say.
Mi-s. Fleetwood went into hysterics on
hearing the dread announcement of hor
son’s sudden death, and the Captain was
greatly shocked. Last night to a reporter,
he expressed his great doubts of the trutli
of the report, and said it seemed very queer.
The boys who were with him gavo few
particulars of the sad accident, and this
aroused his suspicions. He said his boy
was an uncommonly good swimmer, and
from where he was knocked overboard he
says it is only 100 foot or so to the railroad
embankment, and a good swimmer would
be able to save himself there easily. He is
going down the river early in the morning,
and will make a most careful search.
A News reporter called at Mrs. Hennessy's
residence on Houston street, late last night.
Mike’s mothor answered the call, and In
compliance with the reporter’s request en
deavored to wake him up. Hhe finally said
she could not arouse him, and the reporter
was compelled to accept that reply. In an
swer to inquiries she said he had said noth
ing to her about the accident, and that
she knew nothing of it. This
seemed rather an odd circum
stance, but It may be the voung men paid
less attention to the acc.iflent than others
outside. The reports given so far, so the
reporter was informed, seom hardly as clear
as could be wished for, and the young men
are blamed for their remissness in this re
spect.
Local Personal.
William Cantwell, one of the oldest em
ployes of the Savannah post office, is in a
very dangerous condition, and last night
was not expected to live till this morning.
On Aug. 12, in the city of Hanover,
Germany, at a Schutzenfest, Miss Amelia
Walter, of Savannah, won the first prize in
a rifle contest, and in addition to the first
prize—on account of her being a non-resi
dent—she was presented with a wreath of
flowers.
Among the arrivals at tho Pulaski House,
were: J. S. Thomas, Brunswick; R. W.
Long, Montgomery, Ala.; C. D. Monday,
P. F. Daniels, J. C. Churchman, Richmond,
Va.; P. A. Lawton, New York; J. J.
Tobias, Williamsport, Pa.; J. C. Carpenter,
Richmond, Va.; H. Woodruff, Jackson
ville, Fla.; Miss Maria M. Oartney, Atlan
ta; E. R. Colloman, NewOrleans; H. Went
worth Field, Chicago; H. G. Silvorstone, T.
S. Rotierts. New York; T. 8. Hall, Phila
delphia; W. T. Miller, Bridgeport, Conn.;
Allen Wilx, Washington; Frank W. Laur
ence, Sumter, S. C.; C. McCann, Baltimore.
At the Marshall House were H. P. Green
wood; Leon Abies, R. L. Weeks,New York;
C. W. McMillan, W. P. Gelzir, Charleston,
S. C.; E. W. Bingham, Brunswick; D. W.
James, Blakeley; W. B. Daniels, James
Thiera, South Carolina; S. S. Saunders,
Rocky Ford; L. R. Ellis, Cairo; W. R.
Lane, Georgia; J. W. Jones. Florida.
At the Screven House were S. V. Rosen
stein, W. J. Engle'nart, L. Benedick, New
York; E. Allmayer, Philadelphia; T. H.
Goodrich, William C. Gibson, Augusta; R.
F. Hensolt and wife, Miss Kate Thomas,
Waynesboro; F. W. McDonald, Baltimore;
Georgo K. Robinson, Ocala, Fia.; J. B. Hess,
Jacksonville; George E. Foe, Cincinnati; F.
N. Atwood, Chicago; T. E. Hopkins, Nash
ville.
Arrivals at the Harnett House were A.El
liott, Palatini, Fla.; Mrs. N. D. Yates, Leo
H. Mandol, New York; C. H. Thomas, S.
H. Alta way, Waynesboro. Ga.; A. P. Bond,
Boyd, Ala.; Mrs. Lillian Dennis, C. H". Den
nis, Macon, Ga.; W. G. Severe, It. B. Pelot,
G. W. Austin, G. S Austin, Hardeevillo, 8.
C. ; S. J. Lofton, Charleston, S. C.; George
J. Z hnbar. Jr., Florida: W. T. Linder, E.
D. Ballard, J. O. Mcßae, Dublin, Ga.;
Robert J. Moyer, Prentieeville, Ga.; James
Parker, Jr., Rocky Ford, Ga.
Games Yesterday.
At Cleveland—
Metropolitans 1 5 000001 x— 7
Cleveland 0 0000 2 2 1 o—s
Base hits—Cleveland 13, Metropolitans 9. Er
rors—Cleveland 3, Metropolitans 4.
At St. Louis —
St. Louis 0 1 0 0 0— 1
Athletics 1 3 1 0 0-5
Base hits—St. Louis 3, Athletics 7. Errors—
St. Louis 5, Athletics 0.
Game called at the end of the fifth inning
on account of rain.
At Cincinnati—
Cincinnati 1021 1 2 01 I—o
Brooklyn 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 x- 14
Base hits -Cincinnati 19, Brooklyn 15. Errors
—Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn 5.
At Louisville —
Baltimore 10010010 0— 3
Louisville 0 0 3 0 o 3 2 0 x— 8
Base hits—Baltimore 4, Louisville 13.
Rough on Rats,”
Clears out rots, mice, roaches, flies, ants,
bedbugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rub
bits, sparrows, gophers. 15c. At druggists.
“Rough on Corns."
Ask for Wells’ "Rough qu Corns.” Quick
relief, complete cure. Corns, warts, bun
ions. 150.
“Rough on Itch.”
“Rough on Itch” cures skin humors, erup
tions, ring-worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted
Wt, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, barber’s
itch. 50c. jurs.
“Rough on Catarrh”
Corrects offensive odors at once. Complete
cure of worst chronic cases; also unequaled
as gargle for diphtheria, sore throat, l'oul
breath. 50c.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars for
Atlanta.
The Savannah, Florida and Western rail
way and the Fast Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad have put on Pullman Pal
ace Sleeping Cars between Savannah and
Atlanta. Berths can lie secured at Bivn’s
ticket office, No. liii Bull street, or at the
ticket office at the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway passenger station. Trains
leave Savannah at 7:55 p. in., and arrive at
Atlanta 7:‘JO a. in. the next day.
Home Again.
Back into our old quarters, and it feels
like home. We’ve been pent up long enough
and feel like spreading out selves. Come
and see us; wo have a regular palace, and
looks as neat as a pin. We’ve prepared our
selves for this move with new and attractive
good* and are ready for business. We shall
endeavor to retain the confidence our friends
and patrons have placed in us for selling
only the fluent grades of Watches, Jewelry,
Silverware, etc., of which we have an at
tractive assortment. We always carry the
largest line of ttrst water Diamonds in tho
Stale. M. Stkkxrkru,
157 Broughton street.
Removal.
The Famous New York Clothing House
has l ento' "and to 144 Cougrcss, northeast cor
ner of Winl ikerstreel
CAUGHT IN A HURRICANE
THE CITY OF SAVANNAH IN A
GREAT BTORM OFF HATTERAS.
One of the Crew Injured—The First
Mate Washed Overboard and Washed
Back Again—No Serious Damage to
the Vessel—The Savannah a Staunch
Bhip.
The steamship City of Savannah arrived
in port yesterday morning, from New York,
looking none the worse after a very event
ful trip. She hail just passed through one
of the heaviest storms of the many which
she has encountered, and she again proved
herself to be a very staunch vessel. She left
New York on Thursday afternoon, be
tween 11 and 4 o’clock, with twenty
jsissengers nnd a heavy cargo, besides
a considerable quantity of freight on dock,
consisting mainly of cabbagei and other
perishable stuff, which had been well lashed
and fastened to the deck before sailing.
Capt. Smith, her commander, says that
with the exception of its being cloudy he
encountered very pleasant weather all the
way down to Cape Hutteras with light
southerly winds. On Friday evening when
nearing Hutteras the barometer was observed
to be falling rapidly, and the wind had shift
ed around to tho southeast accompanied by
sudden and successive rain squalls, which
continued on through the night. The
weather looked very ugly, and tho I-urome
ter foil to 28. The wind continually increas
ing, all hands were called on deck, and were
at once engaged in securing riqies and rig
ging, and otherwise preparing for the
coming storm. At about 11 o'clock that
night, the ship being some
where between twenty-eight and
thirty miles to the southward
of Hatteras, and about thirty-five miles off
shore, one of the hardest hurricanes that
have been encountered on the Atlantic
coast in recent years set in from the South
east. The steamer ran through the terrible
gale until aixiut 2a. m., when she was hove
to for five hours, during which time the sea
was lashed into fury, presenting the ap
pearance of a vast field of driving snow.
The wind was simply terrific. It was
so strong that it did not permit the waves
to raise very high, except at times when
they broke over the snip, and, coming
down on the deck, smashed skylights and
flooded the saloons. The deck freight was
loosened from its lashings and crates began
to burst open, the whole drifting about the
deck made it difficult for the crew to work
the ship. About this time the second mate,
Mr. Porter, who was at the after end of the
ship securing lilies, was struck by a
heavy sea, which came aboard and
washed him clear over the rail
to which he clung, and a returning wave
carried him back aboard. The first mate,
Mr. Nickerson, and two seamen were for
ward when a terrific sea came over the
sides, carrying Fred. Anderson, one of the
seamen, and tiie fore hatch skylight with it,
until Anderson was jammed in between
some of tiie dock cargo and the
derrick. His left arm was wrenched
clear out of its socket. He
had very narrow escape from being car
ried overboard. He was sent to the hospital
on reaching this city. The other sailor was
very bgdly cut in the hand and Mate Nick
erson had his left leg bruised severely at
tho knee. During the height of tho storm
the saloon cat held on to the earpet like
grim death with its paw-, and kept up a
pitiful howl. This exhibition of the cat
had a terrrible effect on one of the
passengers, an Augusta gentleman. The
danger of the storm was almost for
gotten by some of tiie passengers in observ
ing the Augusta man, who, it was thought,
“had gone daft,” as one of the passengers
expressed it. Another of the passengers,
R. J. Moyer, a railroad contractor of Pron
ticeville, Ga., had the ill luck to lose his
watch and chain, a draft for $2,000 and a
note for SI,OOO.
The passeugora, among whom were sev
eral ladies, behaved very well. About 7
o’clock Saturday morning the wind shifted
arouud to the southwest and the gale began
to abate. The ship was again started
on her course. By II o’clock
the hurricane had entirely died out,
aud fine clear weather followed
with the exception of strong head winds.
About 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning the
steamship Tonawanda, from New York,
bound for this port, was passed She had,
apparently, a slight touch of tiie storm, as
her foregaffs had been carried away, the
gaff being lashed to the forerigging. Other
than this she was, to all appearances, all
right, and will very likely arrive some time
to-day. The Savannah behaved magnifi
cently throughout the storm. She is tight,
and suffered no damage to sjveak of, except
the smashing of skylights. Tiie passengers,
to show their appreciation of tho officers
and crew of the steamer, passed tho follow
ing resolutions:
Steamship City of Savannah, I
Aug. 21, 1887. f
Immediately after breakfast the passengers
assembled in the ship s cabin. On motion,
K. H. Flanders, of Macon, (fa, was made Chair
man of the meeting, and S. Cf. Brinkley, of
Augusta, (la , Secretary. The chair stated the
object of the meeting to lie to express our ap
preciation of tho heroic exertions of the Cap
tain and the entire crew of the City of Savan
nah during the fearful storm of Friday night.
Tin- following committee w as appointed to draft
suitable resolutions: William T. Christopher.
S. (1. Brinkley and A. S. Cohen. The committee
reported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, on Friday night, August 19, the
steamship "(Sty of Savannah.” rounding Cape
Hatteras on her southern voyage, encounter >d
one of the most violent hurricanes on record,
the wind Mowing nearly all night at the rate of
seventy-five miles ail hour, the good slifp lining
often thrown on her ixuim ends, andswept from
stem tosteru by mountain waves, dashing com
plelely over the burriounc deck and pilot house;
And whereas, In the midst of this rage and
battle of tho elements, death In dreadful shape
staring us in the face at every moment. 0 -plain
Frederick Smith, anil his faithful officers and
crew, maintained the most perfect presence of
mind, frequently risking their lives in heroic
and successful efforts to save tho ship; there
fore, lx: it
AVsolued, by tho passengers on board tlie
“City of Savannah.” assembled in tho ship
Cabin, Sunday morning. Aug. 21,
1. That we recognize aud appreciate the
splendid senna -snip of Capt. Frederick Smith,
his officers, and crew, being fully assur'd that
the safety of tin* ship and our very lives arc due
to their superior skill in managing the snip dur
ing the drendtiil storm.
2. That we congratulate the Ocean Steamship
Company of Savannah on having an officer so
efficient, so brave, nnd so devoted to duty as
Capt. Frederick Smith.
3. Tied wr present tho Captain a gold-hearted
cane, suitably Inscribed, asiiiokenof otir high
appreciation of ids skill and bravery, aud as an
evidence of our gratitude and esteem.
4. That a copy of the.te resolutions 1h- pre
sented to the steamship "City of Savannah,”
and u copy furnished tiie Mokkinu News for
publication.
U. 11, Flanders, Macon. Ga.. Chairman.
5. (1. BiitNXLKV. Augusta, (la., .Secretary.
W. T. Christopher. Touteziinm. >ia.: A. S.
Cohen, Savannah. <h li. nrlfltn. Windsor, Fla.;
James W. Wale, (jiiitmau, (la.; George K
Robinson, Ocala. Fin.: .1 B. Hess, Jacksonville,
Fla.; Miss Josie Gilbert, Jacksonville, Fla.;
Miss M. Mnnroe. Min 0. Milan,e, Macon, ( i.;
Mrs. G. H llealy, W.ll imi li. Hoaly. Sevill",
Fla.: otto W. Marshall, Augusta, ila.; a s.
Rowland. Orlando, Fla.; John Sellman, Hobo
ken, N. .1,: braids Kiordan, Tbomas 11. Mona
ban. Savannah,(la.
Notice.
We take great pleasure in announcing to
our friends, ami the public in general, that
we have opened a Sjiecial Custom Depart
ment, which will lie conducted under our
own jiersoual supervision. We arc now
ready, and have on hand a lull line of Fall
and Winter Samples, to which wo call sjs>-
cinl attention, particularly to styles, falines
and prices. Tins will enable such parties
that wear extra and odd sloes to have their
clothing made to lueosuiv witli very little
oxtrn cost. We guarantee n fit in every in
stance or no sale. To those who intend 'itav
ing their fail ami winter clothing made by
us, we would ivs pci*; ally ask them to place
their orders early. Very respectfully,
AmL <\ tjCHAI’L, One Price Clothiers,
HIM < VirurrtKs street. onposile market.
GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS.
Matters of Money and Management
About Various Line3.
Anew time-table goes into effect on the
Central to-day. Intending travelers should
note the change.
Out of 319.130 miles of railroad in the
world, the United States has 139,073, or
seven-sixteenths.
By December next it is expected that the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad
will havo advanced as far westward as
Cheyenne.
The Alabama Great Southern is extend
ing its side track at Johnson’s Mills, Ala.,
for the benefit of the Deßardelebon coke
companies, nud also building a quarry
track.
The Alabama Great Southern will erect a
new passenger and freight depot at Besse
mer as soon as the material arrives. Some
of it is already on the ground. It will be a
substantial structure.
The Louisville and Nashvillo is putting on
a heavy new iron bridge over the Alabama
river, about four miles north of Montgom
ery. This is to replat* the light structure
now spanning the river at that point. The
new bridge will be completed within thirty
days.
The Board of Directors of the Florida
Midland and Georgia Railroad Company
give notice, through an advertisement in
the Valdosta Times, of their intention to
extend the line of their road from, Valdosta
through the counties of Berrien, Irwin, Tel
fair, Dodge and Laurens, to Dublin. The
proposed line is mapped out via Chauncey,
in Dodge county.
The Americas Recorder says: “Bridge
Contractor A. R. Coulter, of the Americas,
Preston and Lumpkin Railroad, has re
ceived the contract for building the bridge
and trestles along tho proposed line of road
between Abbeville und Mcßae, a distance
of twenty-eight miles, including the bridge
to I* built, across the Ocmulgee river. This
bridge will be nearly, if not, quite, a mile in
length, and will be built upon the same
plan used in the construction of the long
bridge over Flint river. Mr. Coulter has
constructed all the bridges along the lino of
the Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Road,
a distance of nearly one hundred miles, and
In every instance his work has given emi
nent satisfaction to the rood authorities. ”
The Baltimore people are getting excited
over the fact that the Pennsylvania railroad
has made close traffic arrangements with
tho Richmond and West Point Terminal
Company for a general Southern concession.
This concession, it is said, by harmonizing
conflicting interests and bringing the rail
and water lines into proper relationship
with each other, has secured to Baltimore
her long-coveted prize—an all-rail line to the
South. This substantial advantage has been
accomplished without the expenditure of a
single dollar of additional capital by the
city or people, whilo the Baltimore and Ohio
has been frittering away its time in the vain
endeavor to secure additional advantages
for Baltimore and itself by the construction
of anew line to New York.
Friday last, in Chattanooga, the building
of fourteen miles more of the Chattanooga,
Rome and Columbus Railroad were con
tracted for. This makes twenty miles of
the road now under contract. The first six
miles, which are from the Cincinnati South
ern Railroad, in Chattanooga, to within two
miles of the State line, were awarded to 8. S.
Eaton, of Illinois, and on which first dirt
was broken Wednesday. The second con
tract of fourteen miles, which commences at
the end of the six miles and reaches to Craw ■
fish Springs, was lot to Mr. T. B. Redmond,
of Rome, and who is now one of the
contractors on the Richmond and Danville
railroad. Mr. Redmond will at once go ac
tively to work. There is no reason
why 1,500, or 2,000 men will not
be at work in and south of
Chattanooga inside of ten days. Just as
soon as the people living along the different
lines that have been surveyed in Walker
and Chattooga counties finish their stock
sulascriptions, finish their rights of way and
make a tender to the comnany of these, the
line to lie selected will be decided upon, and
more contracts will be let.
HE GUYED THE SPOOK.
How a Canon of the Church Laid a
Night Blooming Ghoat.
From the Chambers' Journal.
There is, in one of the midland counties
of England, a And old and rather historical
mansion, with towers, turrets and mullion
e<l windows But alas! for all its attractive
beauty, it possessed the one terrible draw
back with which so many of our grand old
mansions are unluckily afflicted —it had its
ghost and its haunted room, which no ser
vant. would enter alone, even in broad day
light, and in which no one even—or very
rarely—slept. With the usual provoking
irregularity which belongs to the whole
tribe of the disembodied spirits, the ghost
was known to “walk” at the most incon
venient moments,al wa vs appearing when not
wanted, and carefully disappointing every
party of valiant gin st hunters whenever they
mustered up courage enough for the watch.
The ghost always appeared in the attire of a
mediaeval monk—brown habit and cowl
rope-girdle, sandals, and carried a parch
ment roll in one hand.
About two years ago it happened that the
mansion w as full of visitors, and among the
last to arrive was a very well-known canon
of the church, celebrated for his unflagging
spirits and sparkling wit. But every room
was occupied. He was far too great a fav
orite to be refused. What was to be done?
Happy thought—tho haunted chamlier.
The canon, ns a good priest, would of course
have no fear of the ghost,, as this was his
first visit. In this, however, the good host,
wa i mi itaken, for the witty canon had often
lu-arii the story and know all about it. Ac
cordingly he was committed to the haunted
chamlier.
Next morning ut breakfast no one np
l>eared with a brighter or happier face, or
seemed fuller of nigh spirits and exuberant
fun. “It is quite clear,” thought the host,
greatly relieved, "he has not boon disturbed
in any way.”
Next morning, and the next, and then ext
he still came down with the early ones with
the same light-hearted aspect, which only
tho-sc who have enjoyed sound sleep or
peaceful dreams can wear. The host's anx
iety at length could stand it no longer, and
lie congratulated his visitor on the sound
ness of his rest and quietude of his nights.
But tho witty canon, seeing his opportunity,
suddenly assuming a very grave face, in
formed tils host that his first night at any
rate had been neither quiet nor undis
turbed. A sudden pause and a dead silence
followed, as the canon proceeded to de
scribe how. while tie was lying wide awake,
h > was aware of the presence in tile room
of a tall, dark figure, which came up to the
bed.
He observed that the figure was habited
as a monk and carried a parchment roll,
w.tli which it appeared to point. The canon
elided by dwe'liug on its ghastly color and
glaring, horrible eyes, as they shone forth be
neath the dark cowl.
A dozen anxious questions at once poured
in u|Hin the speaker: “VVliat did you dof”
“IMd you address it?” "Did he speak to
you:" “How did you get rid of him.'”
“How:” replied tho witty canon. “Why,
very • asily. I aslced him to sul scribe to my
schools and school treat, when he van
ished immediately; and I need hardly add
he has never honored me with another
visit”
Removal.
The Famous New York Clothing House
has removed to 144 Congress, northeast cor
ner of Whitaker street
Reduced Prices on White Shirts.
In moving we find that we have an over
stock of White Shirts, sizes from 111!., to IH,
therefore have reduced them in price to
clear out. A good opportunity for large
men at tho Famous, removed to the north
cast. corner of Congress and Whitaker
Streets
MAKING I’OWDER,
A MARVEL OF PURITY.
Royal Baking Powder a Perfect Leavening
agent, absolutely free from lime and alum.
The Royal Baking Powder is considered by all chemists
and food analysts to be a marvel of purity, strength, and
wholesomeness. It i3 a perfect leavening agent, making bread,
cake, rolls, muffins, and otiier pastry light, delicious, and
wholesome. It lias superseded the use of cream of tartar and
soda, and of soda and sour milk, in the work of the best
cooks, whenever once given a trial. Hot food raised with it
will not cause indigestion, but may bo eaten with impunity
by those with the most sensitive digestive organs.
J Furthermore, the Royal Baking Powder is now the only
baking powder before the public free from lime and abso
lutely pure. This is due to the improved method by the usa
of which it has been made possible to produce a perfectly
pure cream of tartar, from which all the lime has been elim
inated. This chemically pure cream of tartar is exclusively
employed in the manufacture of the Royal Baking Powder,
so that its absolute freedom from lime and all other extraneous
substances is guaranteed.
* Professor McMurtrie, late chemist in chief to the U. S.
Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., says:
“I have examined the cream of tartar manufactured for
and used by the Royal Baking Powder Company in the man
ufacture of their baking powder, and find it to be perfectly
pure, and free from lime in any form.
“All chemical tests to which I have submitted it have
proved the Royal Baking Powder perfectly healthful, of
uniform, excellent quality, and free from any deleterious sub
stance. WM. McMURTRIE, Ph.D.”
Chemist in Chief U. 8. l)ep’t of Agriculture.
OFFICIAL MORTUARY REPORT
Of the I'Uy of Savannah lor the Week Elid
ing Friday, Aug. 19, 18H7.
Whites. HBl’ksi&C’l’d
Causes of Death ° vor I U “- I ° ver ! Un "
Causes or Death. 10 | derlo jio jderlO
M. F. M. F. M. F.jM. F.
Bowels, consumption!... 1
Brain, compression of ...! 1
Brain, congestion of.. 1 1 ...
Bright's disease 1! i
Bronchitis, capillary... 1 1
Cancer of tongue 1 j j
Cholera infantum ' I I
Cholera morbus | 1 j 1
Consumption, lungs i j[ 1 2
Convulsions, infantile ...... 1 ...! j
Fever, malarial j...! 1
Fever, remittent 1
Gastro Enteretis j 1
Inanition 1
Old age 1
Peritonitis 1
Rheumatism, acute ... 1
Teething 1 1
Tuberculosis 1
Total ! 4| ! 1 2 1 and! 4 2 5
RECAPITULATION.
Deaths in city—Whites, 9; blacks and col
ored, 15; total, 24.
SUMMARY.
Whites.'[Colored. H
Ages. |
M. F. M. F. :£
Under 1 year 1 .... 2 3
Between 1 and 2 years 1 1j j 2 4
Between 2 and 5 years 1 12
Between 5 and 10 years 1 1
Between 10 and 20 years 1 j i 1
Between 20 and 80 years i 1 3 4
Between 30 and 40 years... 1 ... 1, 2
Between 40 and 50 years. 1 1 2
Between 00 and 70 years... | 2 i 1 3
Between 70 and 80 years... | 1:1 1' 2
Total 5' 4 ; * 884
Population—Whites, 23,675; blacks and col
ored, 19,111; total, 45,786.
Annuai ratio por 1,090 population for week—
Whites, 16.5; blacks and colored. 40.9.
J. t. McFarland, m. and„
Health Officer.
Just Imported.
Our Mr. B. H. Levy has just brought
back with him, from Europe, a beautiful
line of the Jaeger System of Sanitary
Underwear anil Oversbirts. Call and in
spect them. Our regular stock of Gents’,
Youth’s and Boys’ Summer Clothing and
Furnishings is still being closed out at cut
prices, to make room for Fall and Winter
Stock.
WISE BUYERS WILL NOTE THIS.
161 Congress Street.
B. H. LEVY & BRO.
$5 Boys’ Suita Reduced to $2 50.
In moving to the northeast corner Con
gress and Whitaker streets, we have laid
one side, to clear out, 100 Boy’s Suits, every
one of them costing $5 and over. Have re
duced them down to 92 50 per suit. Come
and look ut them at the Famous.
At the Harnett House, Savannah, Ga.,
you get all the comforts of tue high-priced
ho els, and save from 91 tos3 per day. Try
it and be convinced. —Huston Hume Jour
nal
Removal.
The Famous New York Clothing House
has removed to 1 f t Congress, northeast cor
ner of Whitaker street.
HARDWARE,
EDWARD LOVELL & SONS,
HARDWARE,
Iron and Turpentine Took
Office: Oor. State and Whitaker streets.
Warehouse: 188 and 140 State street
PUBUi A t’lo \s.
Town Topics.
THE JOURNAL OF SOCIETY.
CIRCUbATION 30,000 and rapidly growing.
hi every nensc ihe liost, brightest, must
original, mi sat entertaining journal of tie day
An outspoken review of Society. its people mid
their doings. Price 10 cents. For sale at
F’.M'riT.IAH IV KWH DF.POT.
I.UDDENA BATES S. M^H.
SHEET MUSIC, an immense stock, including
all the latest pieces published, at L. & B.
S. M. H.
'T'A KING PRICES are those now offered, and,
1 notwithstanding the hot weather, it makes
us laugh. L. & B. 8. M. H.
OH, what a chance, Pictures being offered at
twenty-five per cent, below our regular
plainly marked prices. L. & B. S. M. 11.
IAAPER and Envelopes of all sizes, styles and
colors; fine correspondence Stationery a
specialty. L. & B. S. M. H.
\ND don’t forget to buy a package of those
Visiting Cards selling non for only 15
cents. L. & B. S. M. H.
"YtOT by a jugful, we don’t sell goods less
Is than cost, but buying and selling for cash
enables us to handle large quantities of goods,
and enables us to offer bottom prices.
L. & B. S. M. H.
DELAYS are dangerous! Our Picture Sole
only lasts for few days longer; if you
desire to take advantage of present prices don't
delay. L. & B. 8. M. H.
BUT if you don't think you want to buy Pic
tures, bring in your old ones and have
them Refrained or Regilded. We can do it for
you cheaper now than later. L. &B. 8. M. 11.
TTSEFUL ARTICLES can ha found in Brass
v Goods, which are ornamental and cost but
little. We cairy a large stock.
L & B. S. M. 11.
A ”OU know what will suit you best, “possibly
Ia Pocketbook, Purse, Album Scrap-Book,
Cribbage Board, set of Dominoes, Backgammon
Board, a game of some kind, or we can supply
you with one of those Amateur Photographer's
Outfits, or materials for making Paper Flowers,
in fact, with most anything you may want.’’
Our store is cool, our arrangements for your
comfort many, aud you are always welcome.
LUDDEN A BATES S. M. H.
CLOTHING.
( 'UK STOCK at ail times containing the
V • apparel of correct and seasonable taste is
now complete witli an assortment of goods
which will De found especially interesting for
those preparing for the country.
Particular attention is invited to our line of
ZDTTSTLEIRS.
NEGLIGEE SHIRTS,
Bathing Suits,
House and Lounging Coats,
NEGLIGEE CAPS,
POJA M A S ,
And flip many little fixing which add so
materially to comfort and appearance during
an < biting.
We are also showing several novelties in
SUMMER WEAR,
which are delightfully cool and of the styles
and fabrics usixl in fashionable centres. Wa
will consider it a pleasure to show any oim
through our stock.
A. FALX & SOX.
l 001 l PROIIU CTS.
FOIST CITY MILLS.
Prepared Stock Food for
Horses, Mules, Milch Cows
and Oxen. Made out of pure
grain. Guaranteed Sweet and
Nutritious.
Bond, Haynes&El ton