Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-07

OF clearing up and repairing has begun.
The first thought is to prop up walls
winch are deemed insecure.
TIDAL WAVE PREDICTED,
Considerable feeling was aroused in
the city to-day by the statement OF Prot.
Simon Newcomb that tidal wave might
be looked for. This opinion is secuted by
Profs. MCGEE and Mendenhall, who are
now here, and who say that if Prof New
comb had been familiar with the facts
he would not have hastily expressed the
opinion. The scientists in question say
that there cannot be tidal wave in con-
seqence of the recent earthquake, ana
that there is no reason to expect tidal
wave at Charleston. On account of tue
peculiar formation Of the seacoasta tidal
wave, even if it approached Charleston,
would eXpend and dissipate itself in the
shallow water long before 1t reached our
shores.
GLAD TIDINGs.
Profs. MCGEE and Mendenhall are con-
tident that the earthquakes are substan-
TALLY over, although there may be occa-
sional trsmblings or detonations. One
OF the reasons for saying this is that all
the spouting wells which have been formed
by the earthquake ceased to flow yester-
day, which tact is taken as proof that the
abnormal stress and pressure which In
duced the spouting has passed away, and
that the normal conditions have been re-
sumed.
Inc high opinion placed upon the ability
and sagacity of Mayor Courtenay was
never better eXampled than in the out
spoken satisfaction with which all classes
look forward to his return tomorrow.
There is everywhere feeling Of relief and
confidence on this account and certainty
that all that Is within the range of eXecu-
tive ability and large intelligence will
speedily be accomplished.
THE MAN FOR THE EMERGENCY.
The News and Courier said to-day that
the return of Mayor Courtenay was worth
a thousand men to the city, and this is
the feeling everywhere. Unquestionably
he 10 the man of men for such an emer-
gency as this.
The knights OF Labor made their ap-
pearance to-day and presented a commit
uicstt0n to the Relief Committee, lin which
it was advised that the knights of Labor
ascertain, by personal inquiry, what dis-
tress there was In the city, and be EN-,
powered TO draw upon the Relief Commit
| tee for the funds necessary to meet 1t.
The committee informed the Knights OF
Labor that they would be glad to receive
from them any information that would
enable them to ascertain the existing
any cases OF distress reported and found
to be deserving would be promptly and
| cheerfully provided for to the extent Of
| their ability, The committee, however,
felt that they had no authority to trans
fer to any body of citizens the custody Of
the funds for which they are responsible
to the Mayor and to the generous donors.
1t is now hoped that the steeple Of St.
Philips can be saved, but the portico
must be pulled down.
The damage to the Confederate Home is
much greater than was at first supposed.
CONTINUED SHOCKS.
A large mass meeting OF the Knights of
Labor was held tonight, at which a
schedule of rates for wages of laborers
and mechanics was agreed upon. The
rate Is soc. day in advance of the old
rate, and the meeting pledged itself to
take no higher wages. There have been
shocks Of earthquakes all day at intervals
of two or three hours, but very slight
Ones-enough. however, to create pam
ICY feeling. The parks and squares are
crowded with women and children, as
usual, and the air is filed with the shouts
| and prayers OF the colored people.
The night 10 squally and cloudy, and
rain threatens. which would increase the
| suffering of the people. There was q
slight quivering OF the earth tonight
shortly before II o'clock, but no damage
was done. 1t is feared that the usual
midnight shock will follow with more
disastrous results.
The wage schedule is: BrIcklayers,
irst-class, SO 80; second-class, SO; car
penters, first-class, So; second, 50 so;
third, 50; painters, 50 80 and So; plaster
ers, 50 so and So; timers, 50 80 and So;
laborers, 81 80 and SO.
The News and Courier will publish
tomorrow Interviews with q number of
prominent business men, all indicating
remarkable degrees of hopefulness as to
the business outlook. All agree that
Charleston has every facility to transact
business in all its branches.
SHOCKS AT MILLEDGEvILLE.
MILLEDGEvILLE, Ga, Sept. 6.-Slight
earthquake shocks are felt here daily.
About $500 was voluntarily contributed
for the Charleston sufferers here to-day.
The amount will be increased II neces-
sary.
PALATKA FRIGHTENED.
PALATKA, FLA, Sept. 6.-Another
slight shock was felt here last night.
Everyone is excited, fearing another
heavy shock. Three hundred dollars was
forwarded to Charleston through the
First National Bank to-day.
fRlG HI Ot IUhG6R IlNF HANDS.
RoLEIGH., N c., Sept. 6.-The tear of
an earthquake among the negroes who
work in the turpentine forests is said to
be so great that numbers are quitting
work and going home.
A mass meeting Of citizens was held
here this afternoon and several hundred
dollars was raised for Charleston.
Winston to-day sent $3.50 and Tarboro
$500.
This evening, by direction OF Governor
Scales, the Quartermastsr General
shipped 100 tents TO Charleston in a
special car.
GoTHAM'S GENEROSITY.
NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-The Chamber of
Commerce., at a special meeting TODAY,
appointed a committee Of twenty-five to
solicit aid for the Charleston sufferers. A
resolution calling on Gov. Hill TO forward
10 that city portion OF the tents of tie
State National Guard was adopted.
The Stock Exchange committee has re-
ceived over $4,000 for the Charleston Re-
lief Committee. They propose to send
81, 900 to Charleston and $1,000 to Sum-
merville tomorrow.
The Procuce Exchange has raised 81, 500
for the Charleston sufferers.
The Petroleum Exchange to-day col
lected $3.50.
The New York Cotton Exchange sug-
gests that as the camp meetings in this
State and the State Of New Jersey are at
an end. the tents they have been using