The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Suddenly became aware that was not
the only person who was taking an unusual
interest in the strangers affairs Two men,
standing together in such a position as to be
somewhat withdrawn from general Obser-
Walton, were watching the new arrival
sharply though wal'ily. | had an indlstinct
impression that one of them had once been
pointed out to me as man who would steal
if circumstances permitted. As l after
ward learned they were Jim johnson and
Bat Sweeney, who are known to the pro-
fession as ''steerers." The intelligent
reader may be coming to New York any
day to buy green goods, and very likely will
meet one of these men, so it will do no harm
to tell how they look. johnson is O dark man,
feet inches in height, of medium build,
and is 45 years old. lie has curly hair and
ing dark suit and a black derby hat. His
Countenance is not an evil one though his
eye is somewhat furtive. Mr.. Sweeney will
greet the visitor clothed in a suit very SINH
lar to that of Mr.. Johnson, for such gar
ments are not likely to attract attention.
He is % years old, 5 feet Q inches tall, of
slender build and light complexion. He
Is at present wearing sandy moustache.
These two men watched the stranger
from the country, and | watched them, re-
membering the text about the man who
fcame down from Jerusalem, TO jericho and
Yell among thieves When the visitor left
the ferry-house ha was followed at re
spectful distance by Messrs. Johnson and
Sweeney. This settled the question in my
mind, and ! joined the procession After
some delay we reached hotel on Broadway.
Sweeney and Johnson then withdrew and
remained to await developments The
stranger registered at once and went to his
room. Shortly thereafter he received
call from gentleman named Brady. Mr..
Brady is feet 0 inches tall, with light COM
plexion and sandy moustache. lie has a
me physique, and weighs about 1SOpounds.
Green goods buyers will take care not to af-
. front Mr.. Brady, for heis a slugger. After
a brief interview, the unfortunate and
Brady came down stairs and passed out
upon the street, the latter following some
twenty PAGES behind the former. In this
, way they walked up Broadway few
blocks, then crossed to the Bowery and pro
ceeded down that thoroughfare. l was a
snort distance behind them and was won
uerlng what should do TO save the coun-
tryman from his impending fate when |
nearly ran against Mr. i. a. Newcombe,
formerly post office inspector, and now sem
ior partner of Newcombe q TraveIs' detec-
I'VE agency He had came up a side street
IN time to see Brady and the innocent 60 by,
and was looking down the street after them
with an amused smile
,.,, Here's grand steal going on" said he.
Come along and Wen see if this gentle
man pointing TO Brady connects With the
conntryman."
we accordingly followed the men. They
turned into Broome street, and shortly after
wards Brady joined the stranger and they
proceeded a short distance in company when
ohey again separated
All this rigmarole,n said Newconbe, sis
imply toconfuse and terrify the victim.
lnere's no need in the world of trailing this
s iiah through the street and leaving him
ifnlVerlng on corners. IL is done to get him
~ state of mind suitable to tue game
IIoout to be played on him. After 4 man
ia, ias lodged imaginary detectives AMI gone
through the mystery business for an hlur or
Two ne amt in condition to know whether
yes being cheated or not This man j. evil
uently from the far West or South. ldCnt