The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-13
CYCLONE is TAKING A REST.
WAS LOCATED OFF SOUTH FLOR
IDA COAST LAST NIGHT.

Predicted That the Center VIII
Strike Somewhere south of Jupi-
ter-AIsO That 1t VIII Curve to the
High Gales at Jupiter and Key
West-Predicted That 1t Will De
Felt Here To-day.
Washington Aug. 12.-After receiving
the night report from the Southern states,
Prof. Garrett, chief forecaster of the
weather bureau. said he did not consider
that the West Indian hurricane had yet
reached the florida coast regarding the
high winds of to-day at Jupiter and other
points in the southern part of the state as
a mere forerunner of the storm which is
yet to come
He said 1t was evident that the center
of the hurricane would enter the coast
somewhere south of Jupiter. He further
expressed the opinion that the storm would
curve upon hitting the coast, turning
northward from the striking point
He expected the hurricane TO be felt as
far north as Jacksonville and Savannah
tonight, and said that in all probability
Cape Hatteras would be reached at least
by the advance gales within the next twen-
ty-four hours.
However, it had not yet been thought
necessary to display hurricane signals
north of the South Carolina coast The
velocity OF the storm is regarded as slow,
but SO long as it is out a sea the weather
bureau officials are not disposed to talk
freely of the possibilities in the way of
damage.
Report From Jupiter.
Jupiter, Fla, Aug. 12.-The day has
passed with no fercer touch of the West
India hurricane than steady gale which
has not exceeded forty miles per hour.
The wind freshened at s o'clock this
morning and under murky skies increased
in ve.ocity until a rate of about forty
miles was recorded.
At O'Clock tonight the speed of the
wind was thirty-eght miles. The barom-
| eter registered 29.57.
The barometer has been falling slowly
ever since yesterday, indicating the ap-
proach of a storm.
1t is believed here, owing to the dlrec-
ton of the wind, which has been pre-.
vailing all day, that the storm is south
| by-southeast of this place. Its distance
| cannot be ascertained, but it is believed
to be about 100 miles away in the vicinity
of Nassau, N. p.
| 1t is a wel-known fact that storms of
| this character often remain stationary for
| some time and then start out with SEEM
ingly renewed force.
The route the West Indian hurricane
will take is, therefore, prohlematic.
High Wind at Key West.
| Key West, Fla, Aug. PA heavy wind
prevailed here all day.
The steamer Olivette of the Ward Line
did not leave on her regular trip for Ha-
wanna and is stin In port.
The steamer Lampasas arrived from
| Galveston and sailed for New York. Fears
| are expressed tonight that she will catch
the West India hurricane which is report
ed off Jupiter
Vessels watching Storm.
Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 12-Several YES
sells are at the mouth of the river awaiting
the outcome of the approaching storm.
The steamer Atlas sailed for Baltimore,
but will hug shore and be ready to run in.
Sailing vessels are closely reefed.
The schooner Mecota, laden with lumber
| for Cayenne, French Guinea, from Prov
| idence, r. l., ran into Mayport for harbor
Several vessels cleared to-day, but will
not sail until the weather permits.