Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-23
PROM SAVANNAH no AUGUSTA.
A Flying TrIp-The New Sleepers of
the Central-CrOps Along the Line
The Building Boom In Augusta.

1t appears that the heat nor the fearful
dust, which render travel by rail particular
ly unpleasant at this season, have any terror
for the hundreds who are Fastening
to the various resorts in Virginia
and the North for recuperation
and recreation, judging by the numbers
who daily leave by the Central Railroad,
Justly acknowledged to be one Of the best
managed roads in the country. The night
train, especially, never leaves with less than
two sleepers, and they generally crowded.
The writer was among those who left
Savannah on Thursday nights train for
Augusta, and found both the Macon
and Atlanta and Augusta sleepers, besides
several fine passenge coaches, filed.
THE NEW sLEEPERs-.
The sleeper is the new one just
turned out from the shops of the
Central in Macon, and is credit to the
mechanical skill of Georgia, and the facili
ties of the company. The sleeper is beau
tifullY finished, the exterior painting being
very artisticallY done, and cannot be sur
passed. The interior Of the car is
handsomely and elegantly flushed, and is
provided with all the latest modern con-
veniences and comforts; in fact, is superior
to the finest Pullman sleepers, in that there
are 10 upper berths. The paneling is
tractive and novel. Every appoint
ment is substantial, convenient
and elegant, and demonstrates that no ex-
pense or pains has been spared In its con-
struction. The interior Is of birch wood.
very artistieally wrought, and relieved by
black walnut and cherry. The car is to be
heated by pipes. connecting with the stove,
oh Ia 1OoofaH In ON anortunanf odiOfpfpo
the gentlemen's lavatory, and which is con-
cealed from view. There was no occasion
to test the merits of this heating arrange
ment, aud from indications will not be for
long time, but the completeness of every
thing else gives assurance that it will work
satisfactorily, and in the coolest weather the
car will be comfortable. The lavatories
are furnished in superb style, and the
mirrors are large and of the best glass.
In fact there is nothing lacking in the inte-
rior arrangements, and the occupants were
enthusiastic in their praises of such adj
mirable work being done at the Central's
shops. Another sleeper Of the same pat
tern has also been turned out at the Macon
shops, and is equally as thorough and
beautifully finished, and will leave here on
alternate nights. These sleepers are num-
bered Ga and 6S, and travellers may
know they will find no better or more COM
Portable ones on any road.
The regularity with which trains run on
the Central is another evidence of the eff
cheney Of the management, and renders the
line popular with travellers either on bust
ness or pleasure bent. Promptly on time
the train rolled into the depot at Augusta
Yesterday morning, al $50 o'clock.
AS the return train for Savannah did not
leave until half past nine, there were a
couple of hours to spare after we had at
tended to the business which occasioned the
trip, and this time was devoted to strolling
about. We found that
THE BUILDING BOOM
has struck Augusta with great force, as in
various directions were to be seen fine
stores or dwellings approaching completion
and in progress Of construction, and what
was particularly noticeable was the char
aeter of the new buildings. Evidently
Augusta is on the road to prosperity, and
is identifying her waste places with hand
some buildings, and remodeling and reno
waiting inferior structures. The foundation
for the new Masonic Temple is nearly COM
pleted and the indications are that it will
be a splendid building, one of the
largest In the State. A number OF hand
some residences have just been completed
on Telfair street, and the appearance of the
city generally has greatly improved within
the past few months. The Chronicle and
COllStitutiOndltSt have, we were so informed,
secured fine establishment on Broad street,
and will take possession early in October.
The old parade ground is to be converted
into a splendid park, and work upon It has
already commenced. The intention is to
spare no LABOR or money to render it
attractive and a credit to the city.
In passing the spacious grounds of
st. Patrick's Church and school, we were
! hailed by Father McNally, formerly sta
| toned In Savannah (where he has scores of
friends), who is now In charge cf this
church, and persuaded to step in and view
the premises. He has made MANI decided
| improvements, and has just had laid off, in
the English style, large and elegant flower
garden, which already presents beautiful
and attractive appearance. The church
building is also undergoing some improve
ments. Under the ministration of Father
McNally, st. Patrick's will flourish.
RETURN TRIP.
Half-past nine o'clock was near at hand,
and bidding the reverend gentleman adieu,
we fastened to the depot and were soon
bowling over the rails Savannahward. 1t is
unnecessary to remark that it was hot and
dusty, the heat in fact was absolutely in
tense, but the comfortable cars made one
bear these annoyances with a degree of
equanimity. It was impossible to keep the
windows closed, and every one settled down
to the determination TO endure the dust
and cinders with proper serenity. Right
here we may remark that there is
A BIG FORTUNE FOR THE INVENTIVE GENIUS
who succeeds in designing some contriv-
ance for protecting passengers from dust.
There are spark arresters, chimney protect
| ors, etc, but invention has not yet been
equal to the task of furnishing some
appliance to be attached to car
| windows, which will effectually keep out
1 H. .xfffh awoln1frr. fha L.
| is certainly a bonanza for the patentee of
such an invention. 1t is one that is greatly
needed, and has long been the subject of
discussion, and 1t is to be hoped that the
day is not for distant when some persistent
genius will rise up and shout Eureka"
THE CROPS
between Augusta aud Millen have suffered
severely from the continued drought, and
the corn especially looks in terrible condi
ton. Vegetation generally is parched,
and in the opinion of many, though
heavy rains are desired and will do
| good, the loss already sustained cannot
be recovered. From Millen to Savannah
the condition is little more favorable, and
at NARROW, only twenty-six miles from the
city, we learned there had been frequent
showers and that crops were doing finely.
| This, however,is an exceptional case and the
rains appear to have been entirely local.
| The watermelon crop has not been damaged
and large shipments are daily being made
over the road to this market. At the coun-
try stores good sized melons are freely Of
| fered at five cents, such as bring fifteen and
| twenty cents in this market.
DRUMMERs.
On the train were a number Of drummers
/ from different Savannah firms, who
were on their return home from long trips
on the road, working up the business of
their respective houses. Other cities have
their representatives on the road, and It is
stated that the woods are full OF them. On
| Sunday last twenty Of the fraternity sat
down to dinner at the hotel in Sanders.
Vile. They all report business good, and
are taking orders lively. Savannah In this
respect seems to be keeping in the lead of
other Georgia cities, as all the principal
branches of trade are represented by "com-
mercial tourists" who are the "most inno-
4 cent men on the road"
Sudden Death of a Baker.
| Last night about twelve O'Clock while