The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-05

ntNAAM @TeN@NNa 1850 -
Progress,
GEORGIA.
r. r. Cook has been appointed 10 sue
coed DR.. J. II. Wiluford as postmaster at
Parrot
The last grand jury fixed the salary Of
the judge Of Newton county court al 500
per annumL
quite a number Of Maconites expect
to so 10 Europe t2's summer on "a WISH
Of several weeks.
A heavy wind storm visited Midwife
Tuesday. Several houses were unrOoled
and much fencing blown down.
Waycross has nearly doubled her popu-
lation since the last census was taken in
1890 Her population at that time was
n. c. Lee has bought another planta-
tion near Covington. known as the Gen.
Simms place, containing 400 acres or
more. and for which he paid about 5000.
II is said that Mrs. Russell Of Bibb coun-
~ had her hose broken and three teeth
knocked out by the negro Who assaulted
her Monday afternoon. She also sus-
tanned other serious injuries.
Mrs. r. +. Park and Mrs. z. J. Willing
ham have been appointed as commission
ers for Bibb county 10 get up an exhibit
from that county for the woman's depart
ment at the Atlanta exposition.
One hundred and fifty refrigerators
containing STRAWBERRIES and weighing
about 100 pounds each were transferred
in Waycross Wednesday night They
were GoHSAEAlNAA u AlWA LAtNAA NAAl1o-
The entire stock of goods belonging to
r. w. Martin. who recently made an as
signment at EaJontOn has been sold by
the sheriff to III. Dambder. the price be
ing 5000. The original invoice Of the
stock was 5000.
The real estate assessment Of Macon as
now figured up ON the books amounts to
SS9l6,630. These figures are, of course,
subject to some change, which may be
made when the complaints Of property
owners are heard
Terrell county promises to make the
biggest corn crop this year since the war.
For the past ten days farmers have
taken advantage of the fine weather to
plant the corn crop, and the acreage is
the largest in years.
The fate Of Alex Carr the Atlanta
murderer. viii be- decided on April H. At
that time IL viii be told whether his men
tai condition is such that he should not
hang, or whether the signs of insanity
which he has shown for so long are merely
feigned.
Ed Westbroolk, tn negro under sentence
of death at AmerHcus for the murder of
VIII Nixon, also oolOred, may not swing
for his crime on May 3, the day fixed for
his execution. A petition for executive
olemency has been circulated by one of
Westbrooks attorneys, and received many
signatures.
Farmers from various sections Of the
state who happ ened to be in
the office Of the state commission
er of agriculture, at Atlanta, Tuesday, de-
clared that there were never brighter
are now to be observed on the planta-
tons of the different regions of Georgia.
The suit of Matin Marley against the
Atlanta Consolidated Street Railway
Company was concluded Wednesday in
Judge Van Epps court The jury re-
turned a verdict of $1,000 for the plain
tiff who was suing for damages for per-
sonal injuries Manley claimed that he
had been thINwn to the ground by the vio-
lent starting Of a car.
The Washington Loan and Banking
hap Yafy n
ton with a capital of $4,000. The follow
ing were elected directors: A. s. Anderson.
hin, J. s. Crouch. J. d. Poche and Boycc
Ficklen. The directors held a meeting
and elected DIR. G. Il. Lyndon president
and Boyce FiclIlen cashier.
A freak of nature, in the shape of a
two-headed baby, was born at Columbus
tuesday night. The mother, a colOred
woman named Martha Johnson, resides
in two-room house on Seventh street,
between Third and Fourth avenues. The
baby has two heads which are supported
by one neck, the back Of the two heads
being Joined together in one, so TO speak.
Cant. A. J. Burr of the Griffin Rifles
failed to stand his examination before
the advisory board recently and the pros
pect of having TO go into an election for
a new captain is now staring that com
pany in the face. Capt. Burr is popular
with the members, and 1t is said that the
authorities will be asked to give him an
other examination before the advisory
board.
r. D. Gay Of near Dover. Terrell coun-
ty, and D. r. McWnliams of Cuthbert
own a cotton mill that is now located
at Cuthbert. Mr. Gay proposes to remove
the factory to Dawson, If stock COM
pany is formed that will furnish the land
and buildings necessary for the plant
his machinery to be put in
as stock and its value determined by par
ties who are familiar with such equip
ment.
The Macon Gun Club has made prelim-
mary arrangements for tournament to
be held at Macon on July II and 49, under
the auspices of the Interstate Associa-
ton. There will be a number of fine
shots here from a distance Among the
organizations which have already sgni-
fed their intention to be present is the
Palmetto Gun Club of Charleston. The
Macon Gun Club has also arranged to
have live bird shoot on July L.
Five negroes engaged in general row
in the, woods near Shellman a few days
ago, three brothers on one side and two
brothers on the other PREACHER Holder
was gashed in a frightful manner with an
AK in the hands of William Purvis His
ieIt shoulder was opened five inches in
left arm, which he involuntarily threw up
10 ward on the blow, was hacked to the
pone. me principals IN the tragedy were
arrested and committed to jail.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, executrix and
julius Brown and Joseph NJ Brown have
filed petition at Atlanta in behalf of
the estate OF late Senator Joseph r.
Brown, asking for $4,000 due the estate
on account of services rendered by the de-
ceased curing ms administration of the
duties of the old Western and Atlantis
railroad. Judge Newman ordered the pc
uton filed and appointed Judge John T.
Pendleton as special master to decide
whether this should be the amount paid
Fire broke out at Hampton half an hour
after midnight Wednesday morning and
burned four buildings. 1t started in a
han occupied by the colored Odd Fellows,
They had meeting or entertainrnent-55f
some kind there in the early part Of the
night. The other buildings DESTROYED
were; A wooden structure used as a ius-
tees court; a brick building belonging 10
4. J. Edwards and u wooden building
owned BY j. w. Denny; a brick storehouse
Owned by r. A. Henderson Of Atlanta was
saved though damaged. q. V Harnett
occupied one Of the buildings with a
fancy grocery store and meat market.
The total loss Will reach $500. There is
very little Insurance on the property.
Two rules were issued by Judge Lum-
kin at Atlanta Tuesday against Frank
Drakeford, ex-secretary of the Liberiau
Emigration society, and Berry Wright
member of the board Of directors The
orders We're signed at the instance OF
Percy II. Adams, who was appointed re-
ceiVer Of the company a few days age
10 take charge OF certain forthcoming
funds The funds have never material.
lied. II was claimed BY members of Inc