The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

he cOmbed the side locks carefully over
the smooth crown Of a baldheaded customer.
"There are about thirty barber shops In At
lanta, and at least 100 men employed in the
business Each barber will average four
men an hour, aud the rush continues for at
least five hours Saturday nights. This
gives a sum total of at least 1000 clean
shaves, which at 10 cents apiece, makes
$500 paid in less than half a day for Satur-
day shaves."
At Elbsrton, during the first days Of 3 be
holiday week, there came near being several
serious difficulties between the two races,
owing to the insolent and intolerant bearing
OF certain negroes who permitted whisky TO
get the upper hand Of their discretion and
Judgment. Owing, however, to the good
sense Of the better class Of the colored popu-
lation, and the conservatism OF the whites.
trouble was fortunately averted, In every
instance the difficulties were traceable to
an over-indulgence in whisky on the part
of the negroes.
Some few weeks ago some crossties were
found lying on the railroad track about
three miles west Of Abbeville. The ties
were undoubtedly put there by
some one for the purpose Of wreck
ing the next train, but road hand
happened TO pass along in time TO move the
obstruction. Detective Pane was employed
to work up the case, which ne did. He pro-
cured the aid Of the three men to assist him
to capture the wreckers in the act of OBJ
structing the train, and succeeded in lodg-
ing the culprits in Jail.
Thursday afternoon A. N Reynolds, Jas,
r. Laiferfy Charles Cook, f. s. Edick and
II. l.. Watson, all printers, arrived in Co
lumbus from Union Springs. They pro
ceeied to the boarding house OF Mrs. Bird,
on upper Broad street, and engaged rooms
e Al L. l.lNa af fl.fgy
mans few nights ago. and the fact that
the robbers came to the city from Union
Springs made the landlady somewhat sus-
picious of the new arrivals They were
arrested. but subsequently released, as there
was no evidence against them.
At Sandersvile r. NJ. Brown, agent, deal
ing in fancy and family groceries, made an
assignment last week to B. ID. Evans, Jr.,
for the benefit Of creditors. The liabilities
are S1,941 IL, including mortgage Of $3.50
in favor OF Mrs. NJ. H Brown. The assets
are: Merchandise $500 90, accounts $l28 03,
aggregating $937 95. Mr.. Brown was a
only swept from him his entire stock of
goods, but left him in debt. These debts he
has paid dollar tor dollar with interest,
which has been the prime cause Of his en-
barrassment.
Augusta pedestrians have, for the past
few nights, noticed white form with
light in the field adjoining the old Copper
field house, just above HAWKS gully, in APP
pearance an apparition, and Sunday night,
at the instance of one affected by its osten-
sible purpose. a policeman was called, who
upon investigation, discovered it to be a
stick stuck in the ground with white sheet
thrown over it, and a bulls eye lantern
placed on the top; evidently the work of
some miscellaneous boy, with, perhaps, no
evil intent. Nevertheless, such joking
should not be allowed to go on, and the po-
lice will prevent its continuance.
1t will be remembered that at Macon last
week Judge Speer of the United States
court, appointed j. f. Hanson and Alexan-
der Proudht receivers in the $3.50, 900 Baum
failure case. The receivers have entered
actively upon their duties. They have
visited Toombsboro, and Monday Mai.
Hanson went to Irwinton and Mr.. Proudflt
to Dublin. An inventory of the stock at
the three stores will have to be made. 1t
has not yet been determined how to dispose
of the goods. As the insurance companies
will give no insurance on either Of the
three stores, the receivers are forced to hire
guards to watch the stores at night and
protect them from fire and burglary.
At the instance OF tho county commits
sioners of Fulton county, the books in the
Office Of Jailer Poole, at Atlanta, have been
recently overhauled by an expert account
ant. The report of the accountant shows
some irregularities and errors involving
comparatively small amounts. These are
mainly charges for board of prisoners after
they were discharged or were ordered from
the jail IN one casesbills were made out
for prisoners board for two months after
he had been discharged. In most cases the
over-charge for board of prisoners is only
for few days The commissioners are now
investigating these charges. The jaiier
says that everything can be satisfactorily
explained.
The following is the copy of letter that
was picked up on the writing table of a
certain hotel in Macon Monday. What
does it mean9 1t was addressed to party
in a city Of an adjoining state: Dear Sir:
| am here and without money. Could not
find the girl SO far, but have clue to her
whereabouts She is not married and has
dropped the mash as | have seen him at the
Brown house. | noticed that he has one of
her large diamond rings ON his little finger,
aud there may be some foul play. Win
spot him before go away. Send as before
telegraph order for 500, which may last
until you hear from me again. Wishing
for our success | remain as ever. Yours to
count on" --
AT Newman Sunday morning at 2 o'clock,
the family of ID. ]. Folds were suddenly
aroused by the roar OF flames raging in one
Of the lower rooms of his dwelling. DaEZled
by the glare, it was with difficulty that Mr..
Folds saved his wife and children from
cremation. Tho bells we're rung until the
streets were thronged with people en- route
20 the scene. Fortunately, tle wind had
ceased blowing, or else several families
would have been homeless and several
blocks of buildings destroyed. Newman is
unprovided with fire company. Mr.
Folds lost his furniture, building and wear
ing apparel of himself and family. The
pastors in the various churches spoke feel
ingly Of the calamity which had befallen
their towusman, and appointed committee
TO solicit subscriptions to repair the losses
sustained by Mr.. Folds. A thousand dollars
will be raised.
At Greensboro a few days ago Coroner
Foster was notified that the dead body Of n
negro had been found on the plantation of
S. P. Saffold, on the banks OF the Apalachee
river. He summoned a jury aud inyesti-
gated the matter. The negroes name was
Swep Norris, and he was employed by Mr.
Satfod. The day before he had asked for
permission TO use the boat TO cross over into
Morgan. Consent was given. The next
morning his body was found on tae banks
dead. II appears that the river was up and
that In attempting TO reach the boat no was
swept by the current into the river He
managed to struggle to a tree evidently, FOR
his shoes and stockings were found tied to "a
limb in the high water a considerable dis
tauce from the top of the water. IL is sup
posed that after climbing the tree he was
overcome with cold and exhaustion, aud