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8 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