Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-21
GeOrgia Affairs.

Georgia Affairs.
The Columbus papers tell US that Mr. Samuel
Spencer. formerly Of that city. some time en-
gineer on the Savannah and Memphis Railroad
at another time period on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. then as General Superintendent
OF the Virginia Midland, aud finally back TO the
Baltimore and Ohio as assistant to President
Garrett, has recently been promoted 10 the posi-
ton Of Third Vice President Of the latter road
The young gentleman seems TO be working mis-
way up very well, and as be is yet but "a years
OF age tt is probable that another decade or two
will crown him among the railroad kings
Jerre Dunn. Of Atlanta. thirty years Of age,
was seize ] with congestion OF the brain very
suddenly on the street and died in a few min
uIes.
The little t-year-Old son Of Mr.. Henry
News0me was drowned in the river ne'r West
Point on Saturday last.
A burglar entered the residence Of Mr.. Har
" Bruce. in Columbus. the other night. but
was discovered by Mrs. Bruce. and he fled
without accomplishing his object
The 18th inst. was a field day with the
Mayors Court in Columbus Twenty cases
appeared for disOrderly conduct, and all were
A few days ago negro girl. about twelve
years Of age, who lived on Mr.. Robert RoOd's
place in Stewart county. was carelessly hand
ling can Of kerosene oil. when it exploded.
setting her clothing on FIRE. The flames were
eKtinguished. but the girl soon died from the
effects Of her injuries.
The pastors Of all the churches in Albany,
without previous understanding, prayed for
rain last Sunday, and writer in the NelCs says
hardly had their benedictiOns been pronounced
when a little cloud gathered over the swelter-
ing city-others gathered to it. and a refresh
ing. plentiful shower descended.
A storm cloud favored Lumpkin with a sub
lime exhibition on Monday night. Egyptian
darkness veiled the sky, reverberating thun-
ders shook the earth, the winds in stormy vigils
woke. and cleaning torrents drenched the
earth.
Mr.. Samuel Rumph, SAYS the Americus Re
cOrdsT, planted four hundred bushels OF seed
this year for budding and grating purposes.
Our Biackshear correspondent says:
"Messrs. Pike, johnson & Co cut at their Ora
ham mill. on the Macon and Brunswick Rail
road, on July I'd. 13lt9O feet merchantable
lumber and p, $50 feet OF second class lumber
making total of 81, ,44O feet in one day, which
is good weeks work. The number of logs
cut was 326, and 2O1 logs were cut and hauled
the same day. These figures are from the in
spectors books"
Rust is making its appearance in some Of
the cotton fields Of Thomas county.
Mr.. Thomas E. Blsckshear, Of Thomas coun-
ty. hes already shipped eight thousand water
melons from his patch Of thirteen acres
r,FF FhsaT
County Stock Breeders Association has now
been succeeded by a permanent organization.
with Judge H. W. Hopkins President, and Mr..
W H Mitchell Secretary. The association Is
now preparing for fine stock exhibition next
fan.
Augusta EUeHiHg NeIrs: "PistOls are used for
two purposes that we know Of and for no 9th
ers. viz: First. to make an Internal noise on the
fourth Of July; and. second. To com mit murder
with all the year round We know or absolutely
nothing else that they are good for They are
not used in war any more. for they are OF no
use in battle Infantry do not carry them and
cavalry never get near enough to the enemy 10
reach them with pistol. They are never used
in hunting. for they neither shoot straight
enough nor caTry Tar enough TO bring down
game Why. then, should their existence be
tolerated or their manufacture permitted -
Augusta Euening Netcs: Some landlords
have numerically raised their rents. and are
in consequence raising the ire OF their tenants.
In some instances the increase amounts 70 nrtY
ard sevehty-nve per cent. and seems pretty
hard We understand that there will be a gen
eral increase this fall Now is the time for
some capitalists to erect cottages and small
houses which will return them handsome
revenues"
Columbus Enquirer: ''The recent rains have
caused a rise in the river OF about two feet.
In consequence OF this the boats experience
no difficulty in coming to this city. The
steamer Everingham. which arrived yesterday,
came through without any difficulty. lt Is
hoped the water will remain IN this condi-
ton"
Columbus Enquirer. IAN extra coach filed
with negro men passed through the city with
yesterday afternoons passenger train bound
for Opelika- They were from Macon, and in
the employ Of Mr. A. J. Lane who has a con-
tract for grading a railroad in Louisiana.
From one Of the number iJ was ascertained
their fare to Louisiana was paid BY Mr. Lane,
and they were 70 get 81 50 per day on reaching
their destination"
Griffin g,ssrs. Few men have filed so prom
inent place in Georgia as the late Judge Hi
ram Warner He was distinguished for a long
time in political life. and for many years be
fore his death on the Supreme Bench OF this
Stste was cousiderei one OF the most eminent
fIIrists in the land. He was fearless in his con-
Victious. strict in his construction Of the Law.
and ineorruptible in the discharge OF duty.
Upon the death Of such man, 30 prominent
as a citizen, q distinguished public servant,
whose services had been so long and faithful,
there should have been some public demon
stratiOn Of respect: and yet his burial was no
table for its entire freedom from any demon
stratiOn."
Griffin Eetrs: The drought is having a seri-
Gus effect on small fruits and growing CROPS of
AL kinds. and unless we hsve rsiA soon the
damsgs Uill be very great Berries are drying
up vegetables are losing their freshness. and
The corn is seriously showing the effect of the
tong, drT spell The effect OF the drought is
peFeeptible in our markets, where products OF
all kinds are high in price and or poor
quality"
Americus Recorder: The interest in the
coming fair of AmericuS Is deepening and
widening each week. This is indicated by the
activity about the headquarters of the manage
ment, who report numerous inquiries regard
ing the entry Of home bred and race stock.
There will be some new and attractive features
that are bound TO please and draw"
Athens Banner: There are in Athens now,
attending commencement three OF the most
brilliant young Journalists In 6eorgla- and
Georgia has as good ones as any other State.
We refer to Mr.. z. A. StOvall. OF the Augusta
ChrOAicle and COHStitiaiOHdIiSi. Mr.. Thomas
Gibson, OF the Augusta Nelrs and Mr.. Harry
b Edwards Of the Macon Telegraph "
Athens Banner: I'VE learn that DR.. ]. s.
Hamilton had fine horse stolen on Saturday
night Search was made for il on Sunday, bat
We hsve noI heard that It was successful. 1t
Is thought that the thief must have been some
one acquainted with the premises" :"
Macon Telegraph: I'VE understand that Rev.
DR. Jos. Key, Of Macon, one Of the selected
delegates rom ll.s Se9Fg'a 2; 70 the Ecumenical
decided not to attend the meeting" - ms
ofCoI. r. l. Mott, killed by train in Allan
IA on the I9th the Macon TeIe0rGDh tbus
speaks: sCoI Mott came to Georgia about 1870
from virginia He settled in Clinton and en-.
ysged In keeping hotel With John Carter who
was Afterwards the first proprietor Of the old
Central Hotel in Macon. IN 1851 subsequently
called the Floyd House Col Mott's first busi-
ness In Macon wss that Of a tailor He and
the late Col. John l. Mustian married sisters.
They both engaged in the keeping OF the old
Washington Hail, on the corner of
Second and Mulberry streets. after which
the firm engaged In running a line
81 stages 70 Alabama, which laid the fopnda'