The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-30

great deal Of uneasiuess to the officers
OF the Boutwell,, as IL was feared she
might be driven upon them
by the terrific force Of the
storm. She was no doubt beyond
control Fortunately for the Boutwell,
and those aboard of her the schooner
grounded on one of the shoals, and later
in the night, when she fioated of was
forced by the gale, which in the mean
time had turned to the northwest, upon
the marsh on the west side of ST Cath
crimes few hundred yards below she
anchorage Of the Boutwell,
MR.. RAUERs' LOSS.
The fury of the gale was terrific. 1t
swept away the substantial wharf near
the residence of Mr.. Jacob Rauers, de-
stroyed magnificent oaks that withstood
the storms of a century, swept away his
bath house, ruined elegant hedges, the
growth Of nearly twenty years, played
havoc with his elegant grounds and badly
injured his fine napptha launch. An an
Gent tabby stable was blown down, but
very fortunately the horses had been re
moved to a new one only a few hours be-
fore, and were thus saved from destruc-
ton.
ON THE REVENUE CUTTER.
The force of the wind on the Boutwell,
was terrific. 1t screamed through the
rigging, and howled around the ship. At
times it was impossible to move from one
point to another without keeping grip
on the railing. The vessel fairly shivered
with the terrible power of the wind as it
strained her upon her two immense an
chors one attached to about four hun
dred and fifty feet of chain, and the
other to little shorter one. Every now
and then it was found necessary to re
Geve the strain by turning the engines.
The chief engineer stood by his post all
through the dismal hours, watching
keenly for every signal from the COM
mander.
BRAVE LOT OF MEN.
Mr.. Beckett praised the officers of the
Boutwell, for their gallant conduct during
the hurricane. The commander, Lieut.
Gushing, was on deck the whole time
watching every indication of the storm
Although drenched with the binding
rain, he was always on the alert, equal
to every emergency, giving directions in
clear, prompt and ringing tones. Withal
he was cheerful, and inspired every one
around him with confidence in the ability
Of the Boutwell, to come out Fright side
up"
STOOD AT THEIR POSTS.
Those who see this fine vessel only
when she is anchored off Thunderbolt,
with her officers resting quietly underher
ample awning, would be surprised to wit
ness the complete transformation that
takes place when danger threatens
Then these officers stand at
the post of duty, regardless
of personal comfort and discharge
that duty in a manner that is beyond
praise. Keen, prompt and fearless; they
breast the storm and protect the noble
vessel confded to their care. Mr.. Beck
EFT says he lost sight of the danger in his
admiration of the gallantry Of the Bout
wells officers and her well-selected crew.
HELP FOR THE VICTIMS.
Mr. Beckett and his companions are
very emphatic in their praises of the
hospitality and kindness of Mr. Rauers,
to the victims of the gale, several Of
whom from stranded vessels, sought re-
fuge on the island Monday morning, al
though wreck and ruin surrounded his
beautiful home, and he witnessed devas-
tations that wealth cannot repair
he was on the alert to re-
ieve their sufferings. He sheltered and
warmed the poor sailors who were in
need of aid, and furnished them with
food. His warm heartdispensed blessings
on the unfortunate victims of the gale,
without reference to color or condition
life.