The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-22

per was the name OF a young lady. Tie
clerk Immediately wrote q letter TO her ask
ing q correspondence, which was granted,
and letters Passed thick and fast 70 and
from Tiffin. Tuesday afternoon the clerk
showed to the Banner reporter beautiful
photo. of the young lady and it is whispered
that they are engaged. 1t would be pretty
piece Of romance If this slip Of paper should
result in the marriage Of the young bsche-
Tor.
Columbus Enquirer-Sun: a gentleman
from Columbus took a "trip 10 South Amer
lea not long ago, and before leaving went
to Washington and secured papers proving
his identity and testifyIng 70 the fact that
be enjoyed the glorious privilege OF being an
American citizen. BE came back il the
course of time and hinted that be was 20
ing to transfer his allegiance from the
United States to England, When asked his
reason for contemplating such change be
brieay told OF the difference between the
treatment of Americans aud Englishmen in
South America, and remarked in language
that would be rather strong for a Sunday
school convention, that papers from WASH
iDgton did not amount to-very much.
while papers stating that man was an
Englishman made king OF him. II war is
volunteers. he can count on at least one en-
thusiestic soldier from Columbus.
Brunswick Times: J. s. Cummings. a
prominent lumbermGn from Michigan, who
has been IN this section for some time look
ing for a mill site, meb with a serious &C
cident Wednesday morning. Mr.. Cum
mings weEt up 10 Wayn9sville on the Bruns-
wick and Western railroad. and Wednesday
morning he mounted horse and rode into
TO- I,.A
The recent rains had rendered the country
very wet and numerous ponds Of water were
encountered by him during his ride When
at a point about three miles from Waynes-
vile he attempted to make a sharp turn
with his horse in order TO avoid an ugly
looking hole filed with water. In doing 80
the animal stumbled over a submerged log
and fell. Mr.. Cummings was unable TO dis
engage bis foot from the stirrup before the
horse fell with its full weight upon him.
The result was the breaking of the small
bone Of MIR. Cummings leg about midway
between the knee and ankle.
The Atlanta agency Of the Bradstreet
company was in the hands of Sheriff Nor
row for a short while Tuesday. And he
now holds receipt for the Office fixtures.
IL is all on account of a business report
sent out by the Office some time last Septsn-
Der. The report was about the commercial
bbhu0AbB VI L. Dleluhus hLu was SuCn as 10
cause him to bring a suit for libel in the
sum Of $4,000. This was filed Tuesday,
and with il an attachment. The attach
ment was placed in the hands Of Sheriff
Morrow, and he served IL at once, levying
on the office fixtures Of the Atlanta office.
W. J. bowling, the manager gave a re-
ceipt to the sheriff for the property. and he
will continue in charge Of 1t. With the at
tach ment a garnlshment was issued on the
Dat a al ~, h1II -.
money the company might have in tank.
The garnishment was served on L. j. Hill
Tuesday night Mr.. Bowling gave
bond, as is usual in such cases.
The agency reported, 80 the attorneys
say, that Mr.. Stenam had settled his in-
debtedness At 80 cents on 81, aud had no
credit in Atlanta. Mr.. Steinan will state
In the declaration that he never made such
a settlement as reported, and that the state-
ment was very damaging to his credit
The following resolutions have just been
passed by the Franklin county alliance:
THAT we, the Franklin county alliance, in
session, do pledge ourselves to use the utmost
economy in our domestic living during the
year 1892 that we will buy nothing on
credit unless it is O necessity; that we Will
use the utmost economy in dressing, and
dress in strict accordance with our circun-
stances; that we will plant suificiency Of
the necessaries of life for us TO subsist on
that we will stay away from all public
entertainments that would be likely to
injure ourselves and families that we will
stick close to our avOcations and stay away
from stores as much as possible; by so
doing we think it will greatly
help US IN relieving the burdens Of depres-
sion that are now resting heavily upon US.
That we, the Franklin county alliance, in
dorse the position of Hon. T.. E. Watson,
and recognize in him true champion in
the reform movement in giving equal
rights to all and special favors to none
That we, the Franklin county
alliance, now in session, reaffirm our un-
divided support to the Ocala platform, and
we respectfully ask our representatives IN
congress to do all III their power to make
laws in compliance with the Ocala platform
that the wealth producers may be able to
retain more Of their earnings from the pres
emit oppressive powers"
Brunswick Times: Tuesday night an
ugly negro, with an impediment in his
speech, entered the lsWelry store of Kennon
Mott and asked to see some fine finger rings.
A young chap in the store waited upon him
and endeavored to make sale, but the
negro seemed disinclined to make selec-
ton. While the bartering was in progress
Mr.. Mott ohanced in the part OF the store
where the negro and clerk we're, and at
once missed the finest ring from the Gaze.
After satisfying himself that no mistake
was made he accosCed the negro and ac-
cused him Of the theft The negro denied
the accusation as promptly as his impaired
speech would allow him. MIR. Mott was
not TO be foiled, however, and proceeded
TO search the negro, which search was
calmly and cheerfully submitted to. When
nearly through searching the pockets Mr.
Mott observed that although his customer
held his hand open, one of them appeared
to be in an unnatural position. He caught
hold Of it and found the ring imhedded in
the palm The negro at once made break
for liberty, but DR.. Lawton intercepted
him at the front door, throttling him and
throwing him to the floor. Such treatment
seemed 70 cure the speech impediment, for
the thief Immediately set UP most fluent
appeal for mercy. DR.. Lawton then very
forcbly applied dose OF shoe leather tc
the negro which hoisted him into the street
where he made tracks around the neares,
corner.
A special 70 the Macon Telegraph from
Pendergrass says: 1.-The marriage of Rob
ert Braselton OF Weatbertord, Tex, form
erly jackson county boy. to Miss Emma
Perkins Of Mount Airy. Ga, last Wednes-
day, Jan. IS, is tinged with romance. The
groom was young widower, his first wife
| only living few months after marriage
but instead OF sinking, as some would have
| done, be arose above his bereavement, ano
amid the broad acres of bis beautiful farm
on the Brezos river sought solace in sowing
the seed aud pleasure in gathering the
ripened grain. AS time passed aud year