The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-27
MLRDER 1T SCI.
The Mate or the BARK Eilsw orth Brought
into Port In Shnckies.

Whom the bark Ellsworth from Manila.
reached Harhcck's stores in Brooklyn. yester-
day morning. Capt. Albert Whitney hnstencd
ashore. and, calling police officer. told him
that his first mate. William II. Savage. was in
irons on the forward deck. and that he wished
to turn him over 10 the authoritius on a charge
Of murder. attempted mutny, and other crimes
Tho mate WIS soon in handouts and on his
way to the York street police station. He ia a
desperate looking man, with many scars mark
ing his face. and u long scum that seems like
sabre cut streakng one Of his checks. His
body Is covered with knife wounds. and his APP
pearance bears out the reputation he has of be-
ing dangerous man. H. told the Sergeant
that he was ~ years of age. and that he was
born in Baltimore. lie shipped in the Els
worth at Manila. and sailed thence on March
81. the vessel being laden with sugar and hemp
consigned to Vernon II. Brown Co.. this city.
Capt. Whitney was Mt first impressed with the
ability OF his now first mate. but after the vessel
had been two three days out he saw that Say
age had an ugly dspositon. and was inclined
TO dsObedicnce He at first stopped 10 argue
with the Captain about his orders. and when ut
length compelled to obey he did 50 sullenly and
mutterng. Whom Capt. Whitney heard this he
called Savage into the cabin. and told him firm
" and distinctly that he intended to remain
captain OF that ship. and warned him against
attempting any insubOrdination.
savage. however. remained ugly, and at
length openly refused to obey the Captains or
ders. cursing him when he cnmc about. and
warning him 10 stay in his cabin. Then Savage
ordered the second mate. Mrtiregor. to take no
knew more about sailing the vessel than the
Captain did. and he wanted his orders obeyod
Ito went around the vessel bullying the men,
showing big loaded revolver which he carried
inside MS shirt. and sheath knife with ~
in 0n GI Se wh, oi h. c"ErSd e his boos
cabin boy. who was Is years Of age. complained
10 the Captain that Savage had threatened to
take his life. The Captain promised TO protect
the lad, and changed his quarters Savage
watched for the boy for several days and when
at length ho caught hum coming up the fore
dragged him to the forward deck. and. still
elnGing to his hair, kicked him heavily about
Then he unsheathed his knife and Threatened
70 cut his throat aud throw his body overheard;
put he releascd the boy with a few vigorous
n"y with pistol in his hand. On June 2 the
boy died from his injuries and was buried at
sea. Savage continued TO tcrrfy the crew who
were afraid to encounter him. He struck one
sailor IN the back with Delaying pin, injuring
MN so tint he was confined to h. bunk for two
about to obey one of the Captains orders, Saw
age snapped his revolver at him. but the car
fridge did not explode.
Savage went among tho crow trying 10 incite
them TO rise against the Captain. The latter
gavo his Second mate a revolver. and armng
himself with one waited night and day for
some appearance Of revolt 10 put an end 10 the
trouble. This state Of affairs continued until
about Aug. H. On that dav savage refused 10
make fast some rigging and threatened to make
the Captain fast II he came around. The Cap
tain then determined To run no more risk and
Instructed Mctrcgor To put pistol at Savago's
h"nd ms tho latter came out 81 the fnrerastlr,
and make hun throw up his hands while he the
CAPTAIN. ironed him. McGrcgor did ~ he com
mhnded. hut Savage instead OF obrying sprang
nt Mc6regor The latter snapped his pistol
but 1t was old and rusty. and did not 10 on
Savage knocked his arm down. and was getting
out his own plstOl Hs Capt Whitney sent bullet
whiDng by his head. Then the second mnte
telei Savage 10 the deck with blow from his
pistol butt. Savag" got out his own pistol but
seeing that he WIZ NJ the mercy of his Captain
he tossed 1t overheard. and said coolly Cap
tain, you Will find my pistol in my box" He
was heavily ironed and put into one Of tho deck
houses forward There were seven feet 81 Chain
attached 10 his shhrkles. So that he could get in
and out Of bed He was kept on plain food the
rest OF Tie voyage and WAS not allowed any
liberty. He abused the Captain roundly every
time he saw him.
Savage was held Yesterday on n charge Of in
suoordinaiion. pending examination and the
framing OF the more serious charges