The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-25
YOUNG DIXON DrscaARezo.
JUST &c NsuzlJin Dismisses the Wa
tiers Case for Lack Of Proof

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ters Case for Lack Of Proof
CORTLAND Dixon, who was alleged tc
have shot Joe Waters tcolorel) on the night
of Aug. 10. On Hull street, near Mont
gomery, was given a preliminary examlna-
ton before Justice Nauzhtin yesterday,
and was discharged for want Of evidence.
The examination was held az the Instance
of Capt. W. D. Dixon, father OF the ac-
cused. who wanted the facts brought out.
Dixon was represente1 by w. E Morri-
son, Esq, and, although Solicitor General
Fraser bad been aOtiisi that the examina-
ton would be held, no representatl' 9 OF the
| state was present.
The first witness examined was the prose-
cutor, Waters, who testified that as be was
passing Masonic Temple on the night of the
shooting he was struck in the back with
two potatoes By some young men who were
standing OF the sidewalk. Waters said he
| turned around t. throw the potatoes back,
and the young men ran into the ball.
| He then went down Whitaker 70 Perry
street lane, through the lane to Bull street.,
up Bell to Liberty street, and around Dray-
| ton 20 Harmoa's stables. where be wantei TO
see a young man. From there ne went to
Perry street. n SEE his wife, who was in
service With ftmily.
Waters then started for home. He said
that as he crossed Bull street he heard
VIII site, and saw crowd coming toward
him. He ran into McDonough street, fol-
lowed by the crowd, which divided. some
going into Hull street. He ran up Melon
ough to Montgomery street, and then turned
into Hull. About that time, Waters claims,
one Of the young men who had followed
him down McDonough street opened fire On
him.
The third shot, ne said. took effect and
he ran across to the southwest corner Of
McDonOugh and Moatgo merry streets, where
he fell unconscious and knew no m7re until
he found himself in M. Ferrill's yard,
where some one had carried him
Ga cross-examination by Mr.. Morrison
Waters stated he had not the least idea
who had shot him or threw the potatoes,
and could not identify any one.
Jerry Harris testified to having heard the
noise of the row, and, going t. his door, he
saw several young men following Waters,
who stopped in front OF his house md faced
them, saying: "Gentlemen, / think you
have done enough to me; you have boat me
all over the head with potatoes"
The young men then turned back, and
Waters went toward the square. The next
thing Harris heard was five shots, and
Waters crying out: Gentlemen, don't
shoot me.n Harris did not leave bis house,
and did not recognize any of the young
men.
A noticeable discrepancy between
Waters and Harris statements was that
Waters said there were only thrae shots
fired. while Harris positively swore TO hay
ing heard five.
The third and last witness was negro
named Jack Little, who made a long,
rambling statement, which really amounted
TO nothing, he simply having heard the
shots fired, and getting up went into the
street, where he said Waters met him, and
detailed how he had been SHOT, after which
he fell Attle then picked him up and car
ried him into Mr. Ferrilrs yard.
Wsters' statement did not sesm to connect
very well with Littie's, as the prosecutor
did not remember having had a converse
ton with any one after being shot.
Little was very anxious TO tell all sorts Of
things that he mad heard that night aud
since about the shooting, aud the court had
to repeatedly check him.
No witnesses were offered for the defense,
and Dixon made no statement, there being
no necessity under the circumstances, as
nothing had been proven.
Mr.. Morrison made a motion to dismiss
the warrant, as there was no evidence to
hold Dixon. Justice Naughtin sustained the
motion and discharged the defendant,
which also relieves his bondsmen.
1t is said that Waters Will carry the case
before the grand jury Of the superior court.
as he is not satisfied with the result of the
investigation, although he nor none of his
witnesses seem to have the least idea as to
who did the shooting.