The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
PORT PARAGRAPHS.
Maritime Matters of Local and Cen
ernI Interest

ernI Interest.
Minus Saunders is the energetic and en-
thusiashc colored man who is a regular
Pooh Bah at Bengles Point, on Daufus-
kie Island.
When Capt. Beach, owner and manager
Of the steamer Gov. Stafford, established
a resort on Bengies Point, called May
River Grove, for the accommodation of
colored excursionists, Minus was allowed
the usual privileges. He acts as agent
of the steamers Star and Gov. Stafford,
sells soda water and ice cream, runs an
oxen express and advertlses the advan-
tages Of the island among his numerous
friends.
In his endeavor to induce several OF
his colored brethren to take trip ON the
steamer Star few days ago Minus ac-
cidentally stepped off the wharf and fell
in food tide. He was rescued when
about to sink under the STAR. His bath
did not dampen his ardor, as he shook
himself and continued his solicitations
as soon as he reached the wharf again.
One Of the features of Minus resort Is
the daily displaying of a British Jack"
the only flag on the island. When a pa
triotic American took Minus to task q
few days ago about flying the English
flag, in stead of the star spangled ban
ner, he quickly replied:
''Now. boss, OATS ali right; you know,
| only do dat for style"
Capt. Howes, of the schooner, Leander
V. Beebe, which arrived here Monday
afternoon with a cargo of coal, was
promptly notified by the harbor master
that himself and crew must sleep ashore,
in compliance with the city ordinance
He Immediately addressed a letter TO
Mayor Myers, stating that he would hold
the city of Savannah responsible for any
damage to his vessel or losses that might
be sustained during his stay here. Yes
terday morning Capt. Howes, received
a reply from the mayor, stating that he
would be allowed to keep one of his crew
on board at night while at the port
The British barkentine Effendi, Capt
Jenkins, cleared yesterday for London,
with 2,54l casks of spirits turpentine, val
ued at $3l,T6 The cargo was shipped by
James Farie, Jr.
The brig Jennie Hubert Capt. RodIck,
cleared and sailed yesterday for New
York. Her cargo consisted of 1872 472 feet
of pitch pine lumber and 4.739 railroad
crossties, measuring 1856, 600 superficial feet
John A. Calhoun was the shipper.
The italian bark Carmela c. cleared
and sailed yesterday for Cette, France,
with 1929 white oak slaves. The cargo
was SHIPPED by the American Stave and
Cooperage Company.
Capt. W. T. Gbson's new steamboat,
which has been built at Purysburg, will be
launched to-day. There will be large
crowd to witness the launching.
Capt Daggett of the steamship City OF
Augusta, which arrived yesterday, re-
ports having passed the schooner A. D.
Lamson, off Frying Pan lightship, al rs
O'Clock p. m, Aug. 3. The Lamson is
bound from Philadelphia for this port
with cargo Of coal, having sailed July -.
The schooner Aaron Reppard, Capt En-
glish, was towed over from Port Royal
yesterday morning. She will take a car
20 of lumber for Philadelphia.
The Belgian steamer Iris, Capt Lee.
naers, seventeen days from Antwerp ar
rived yesterday with a cargo of Portland
cement, consigned to the agency Of the
Antwerp Naval Stores ComrGny She win
load naval stores on return to London
and Antwerp.
The North Atlantic pilot chart for Az
gust has been received for distribution
by the branch photographic office. The
forecast for the month states that fine
weather generally will prevail over the
North Atlantic. Occasional gales north
Of the 45th parallel; also near the Arneri-
can coast north Of the 10th parallel. Trop-