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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26
LOGAN PERSONAL.

J. B. Hudson of WATERFORD, s. c., is at
the Harnett.
W. 7. Sullivan Of Lee. Fla, is at the
Harnett house.
r. E. Wadsworth of Lee, Fla, is stopping
at the Harnett house.
John D. Evans of Sylvania was at the
Harnest house yesterday.
Miss Maggie Clark is visiting friends in
Augusta during the carnival
Mrs. j. Cuyas returned yesterday from
New York on the City Of Augusta.
David Dubleday Of Sterling Station is in
town. stopping at the Harnett house.
W. Newman Of Sandersvills was vis-
ltor to the cotton exchange yesterday.
Wiley Harris of Sandersville was Wis.
ltor on the floor Of the cotton exchange YES
terday.
Col. John d. Young of Louisville, KY,
and special agent of the Royal Insurance
Company. is in the city looking after several
losses In which bis company is interested.
Mr.. A. A. Aveilhe, assistant superinten-
dent OF the Savannah, Florida aud Western
railway. left yesterday morning, accom>
panied by his daughters, Misses Freddie and
Ida, for Havana on a trip for rest and
recuperation.
Col and Mrs. Charlton Fl. Way left for
Chicago last evening. They will be the
guests Of Mr.. Potter Palmer. Col Way
hopes to obtain more spare time for Geor-
gla, lnaemuch as movement now progress
ing promises an amount OF money suf-
ticlent to enable Georgia to make an
exhibit. COL Way will also visit Dayton,
o., to examine into the standing and work.
ing OF the Hedge Fence Company, before
advising his friends and the public to 60
into the enterprise.
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The Christian Endeavcr Convention
Begin Tomorrow.

The Christian Endeavcr Convention to
Begin Tomorrow.
The delegates to the state convention Of
the Christian Endeavor Society have begun
to arrive. A number came in yesterday
and this mornings and afternoons trains
are expected to bring In couple of hundred
more. The Atlanta delegation OF $50 will
arrive on a special train tonight. To-
morrow mornings trains however, will
bring in the rush.
The convention will assemble tomorrow
morning in Wesley Monumental church.
DIR. CLARK, founder Of the society, will be here
on the early train and will take part In the
proceedings. AT night he will preach the
convention sermon.
The only change that has been made In
che programme is the substitution OF
an address by Rev. Mr.. Eager
who preached in the Savannah
baptist church Sunday, In place Of DR..
Hawthorne, who will be unable to be here.
Homes have been provided for all OF the
delegates, who will be assigned by COM
mlttees to places Of entertainment as they
arrive. The De Soto. Pulaski, Screven and
and Marshall will entertain five delegate.
each for the committee. The remainder
will be entertained in private families.
Secretary Folger said last night that
there is every indication that the conven-
tion will be t1e largest Christian Endeavor
convention ever held in the south.
Don't you know Why get bottle of SALIVA.
tlon On, 1t Will cure toothache at once-4d.
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MURDERERS CAUGHT
Eight Suspects Under
Arrest.
ONE OF THEM CONFESOES.
The Crime Planned
for Robbery.
The BLOODY WEAPONS FOUND.
Gus Williams Captured Under the
Express Robbers House.
THREATS OF LYNCHING.
The Jail Protected by
Armed Guards.
THE MURDERED MANS
WATCH RECOVERED.
An Immediate Trial of the Muir
derers Demanded.
THREATS or LYNCHING.
The Jail Protected by
Armed Guards.
THE MURDERED MANS
WATCH RECOVERED.
An Immediate Trial of the Muir
derers Demanded.

The murderers Of August Meyer are in
Jail. Quick work was done yesterday by
the detectives and police, and as q result.
eight Of the murderous gang were behind
the bars in less than twenty -four hours
after the commission of their horrible
crime.
Gus Williams, Charles Bacon and Marion
Hayward are held as principals in the
crime, and Frank NJ. Days. Sarah Gay,
Irene Martin, Eliza Falk and j. G. A. Falk
as the accessories.
The guilt of the principals has already
been established, and to-day will probably
see full confession of the crime. Charles
Bacon has already confessed the part he
had In it, aud the others show disposition
to turn states evidence.
THREATS OF LYNCHINe.
There was considerable talk OF lvnohiug
all day, it being a common expression that
the murderers should be lynched,
though no one appeared to be sufi-
GENTLY interested to undertake the
job. There was general report
last night that an attempt Of iynching
would be made. The German citizens we're
greatly agitated over the murder and many
violent threats were made. A meetingw as
held at Turner ball last night, aud resolu-
tions were passed calling for an immediate
prosecution OF the murderers.
Sheriff Roman made provisions to frus-
trate any attempt at lynching that mig ht
be made. Four deputies armed with double
barreled shot guns heavily loaded with buck
shot aud ten policemen armed with SprinR
field rifles were placed inside. the jail aud
a mob would have found an attack decidedly
disastrous.
THE MURDER DELIBERATELY PLANNED.
The murder was deliberately planned aud
executed for the purpose Of robbery. The
band met at Sarah Gays house, on Null
berry avenue. Sunday morning, discussed
their plans and made all their arrange
ments. and laughed heartily over the pros
pective accomplishment of their crime and
the division of the spoils.
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TO ANSWER THE CHARGES.

Traffic Manager Haas Before the Cot
ton Exchange To-day.
Traffic Manager Haas, Assistant Traffic
Manager J. NJ. Culp. General Passenger
Agent ]. L. Taylor and General Claim
Agent w H hslsey of the Richmond and
Danville railroad arrived in the city yester-
day morning and are stopping at the De
Soto. Traffic Manager Haas and
Assistant Traffic Manager Culp will
appear before the cotton exchange to-
day at II o'clock: for the express purpose
of answering all charges that have been or
may be made with regard to the Richmond
and Danville's treatment OF Savannah, and
will endeavor TO show that all statements
as to the diversion Of traffic from Savannah
or unfavorable treatment of the citv at
their hands are false or arise from misun-
derstsndin9s. They are anxious that as
many as possible OK the members Of the
cotton exchange aud business men gener-
ally should be present at the meeting.
Mr.. Haas was seen last night at the De
Soto by MORNING NEWS reporter who re.
quested an interview on the subject of the
recent charges made against him
and the traffic management of the
Richmond and Danville. Mr.. Haas
did not want 10 forestall the meeting TODAY
or prepare the ground for 1t, assit were
opSuAlbG hS Saul Cuhb Lu6 CUdEges
against him aud against the Richmond and
Danville are either totally untrue or In
senious mIstatements and misconstructions
of the facts.
show about the diversion of cotton from
Savannah" he was asked.
"You may deny that as emphatically q:
you please. That is totally untrue, and
am prepared to show it by the figures.
think we have brought more cotton into Sa
vannah from strictly Central railroad points
this season than for any previous season. Al
Augusta we have fallen 20, 900 bales behind
and the same thing has happened at other
points, Columbus for one. ! will explain
that tomorrow.
1--WE have lost more cotton al
Augusta and Columbus than our
total deficiency amounts TO- / will
explain that tomorrow. Savannah ha:
been given favorable rates this season over
larger territory than ever before. One
reason she has not profited more by them i.
that 1t always takes more than one season tt
direct traffic.
Savannah was given rates into'Alabams
and Mississippi this year that she never en-
| joyed before. She will draw more largely
from this territory next year"
Mr.. Haas said il would be impossible ia
disprove many Of the charges against hin
without going into discussions OF
what had occurred at meetings OF railway
committees which by argument should be
kept among themselves and to enter into
which might cause an endless discussion.
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The police and detectives we're on the
alert early yesterday morning for every
clew and trace that might lead to the deteo-
ton of the murderers. Assistant Chief
Killourhy was especially vigilant and ex-
hausted every means at his command to
ferret out toe murderers. Detective Hanley
was put to work on the case and special
officers were detailed to follow I'D clews
that had come into the possession OF the
police. Detectives Wetherhorn and Basch
put their wits to work.
THE FIRST ARREST.
Detective Wetherhorn was the lucky man
who ran the murderers down. He very
early became acquainted with information
that enabled him to work. Marion Hey
ward, now under arrest for information.
duplicating the others, Hayward went
with the detective and pointed
out the place where the MUIR
derers were. Wetherhorn secured
the services Of Henry Garwes, J. F. Lubs
and A. Hanson and, swearing them in as
soerial officers. proceeded to the locality in
dictated By Hayward, in the south western
portion Of the city on the Ogeeehee road,
back OF the Laurel Grove cemetery. The
houses were located on Mulberry avenue,
between Burroughs street and the Ogeechee
road. They were surrounded and an at
tempt was made to arrest Gus Williams
who had been designated as one OF
the principals. Williams made break and
succeeded in escaping from the rear of the
house where he was hidden.
POLICEMAN QUINN's CHASE.
Policeman Quinn Of the Ocean Steamship
force lives on the street next to the one In
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who had a fight with Meyer a week ago,
who were arrested Sunday night on sus-
! picioD, were all discharged yesterday, there
being no evidence against them.
An INDIGNATION MEETING.
A meeting was held last night at
Turner hall 30 take action in regard
to the killing OF Meyer. About
| $50 were present. When tbe crowd first
assembled there was an effort to organize a
vailed and the matter was dropped. The
officers kept close watch on the proceed
ings aud were in communication with Sher-
! iffsRonAn who was prepared for any attack
that might be made on the jail.
Herman Winter was appointed chairman
Of the meeting and George Witte was score
tary.
A PUBLIC EXECUTION WANTED.
Threats Of lynching were freely
INDUCED in. Mr.. Winter, however, dis
couraged such q step. He said tie meeting
was called for the purpose Of securing salts
faction for the brutal murder Of
one OF SavanDahis citizens, and
steps should be taken IN case
the murderers suffered the death penalty
that the execution should be public. A
speedy trial of the men charged with the
murder was asked for, and be urged the
meeting not TO take any rash steps that
would reflect upon the German people of
Savannah.
Mr.. Winters speech was received with
great applause. Several other speeches
followed.
ACoMhITTEE TO WATT on THE AUTHORITIES.
The following committee was appointed
to wait upon Solicitor General Fraser and
ask that the trial Of the men charged with
the murder be as early as possible:
George Witte, chairman; Gus. Friend,
ii. Kolshorn, John Mcintyre, Henry Garwes,
j. d. Helmken, Fred Haar. George Schwarz,
Samuel Ryals, George Mulligan, l. B. Brit
tie, Herman Winter, c. Heiden.
The meeting broke out quietly, although
good many were in favor of a more de-
cided demonstration
THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.
The scene Of the murder was visited by
thousands Of people yesterday and great
excitement prevailed In the neighborhood.
Not one in oae hundred of the readers of
the MORNING NEWS knew of the murder
until they saw the account of it in yester-
day mornings paper. In fact, very few
of the people in the immediate locality
knew Of the crime until yesterday morn
ing.
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Funeral of Terence Nngant

The funeral of the late Terence Nugsn,
took place from the residence of his mother,
No. 1872 Bryan street. The body was taken
thence to st. Patrick's church, where the
usual services were held. The funeral was
largely attended by the friends of the de.
ceased. Savannah Typographical Union
No. 1873, OF which he was a memb er. atten,
ded forty-two strong, and furnished the
following as pall-bearers: Samuel Adams.
+. G. Roberts, f. NJ. Grisham, w. V. Bra
dy, W. @. Calhoon and David Globe ssy
The interment was in the Cathedral
cemetery,
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Everything around the place. the pool OF
clotted blood, and Meyers bloody clothing
were viewed with absorbing interest by the
crowds. The murder WAS the talk Of the
whole city, and especially of that locality
where it was committed. The frequent
arrests in the neighborhood contributed to
keep up the excitement
NO INQUEST HELD.
Coroner Dixon held an Investigation OF
the killing yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
at the scene and took the sworn statements
OF Johnston, the stable boy, and John
Lubs, which were substantially the same as
given In yesterdays MORNING NEWS.
Having no further evidence the ooroner
did not hold an inquest
Meyers body was taken to the house of
his brother-in-law, John Lubs, No. 10
Sims street, yesterday morning, where it
was prepared for burial The funeral will
taks place at O'Clock this afternoon. 1t
will be attended by the members of Clinton
Lodge F. and A. NJ, the GermauS Friendly
Society, and the Turn-Verein of which he
was a member.
MEYERS HOUSE.
The house in which Meyer was killed ia a
2~story fframe building about 4Ox2O
with shed room in the rear. The lower
floor is divided into TWO apartments. the
western portion being stable and wagon
room and the eastern portion being the
soda water factory, having the floor raised
about three feet above the level of the
stable. The stable had entrances front and
back and an open doorway into the factory
at the corner where Meyers body was
found. This doorway was blocked up by
the wagons, however.
Meyer used the room over the factory as
sleeping room. The stairs lead no to the
floor above from inside the stable. There
was door to the factory also. fronting on
the lane.
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One of the Oldest Ice Men In the
Country Taken Of.
Mr.. L. P. Hart received telegram yes
terday from Boston, announcing the sudden
death Of Mr.. Charles o. Gage. Mr.. Gage
was the senior member Of the firm Of Add
son, Gage & Co., one of the Oldest firms in
this country engaged in the ice business.
He was for great many years engaged In
the ice business in this city. being associated
with Mr.. Alfred Hay wood, under the firm
name of Haywood, Gage & Co. He was
also interested in the same business in
Brunswick, Charleston. S. c., Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans, La., and Galveston. Tex. Al
his death he was the largest stockholder in
the Central Ice Company, which controls
the Gorrie Ice Company Of this CITY,
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Funeral of Little Alex Manner.

The funeral of little Alex Manner, of which
notice was given in the MORNING NEWS
yesterday, took place at II o'clock yester.
day morning from the Second Presbyterian
church. Rev. r. Q. Way officiated. The
interment was in Laurel Grove cemeterv.
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those boys shirt waists that we were
selling yesterday created quite little
squabhling and grabbing. We beg to state
that we are very sorry our store does not
permit more room for our bargains. and for
the benefit Of the ladies that oould not he
waited on yesterday we will sell the same
81 % shirt waists for so cents from to II
o'clock only. Kohler, the Live Clothier
15S Broughton. -Ad,
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Good COOKING

Is one OF the chief blessings of every home.
To always insure good custards. buildings,
sauces, ETC., use Gail Borden Eagle" Brand
Condensed Milk. Directions on the label.
Sold by your grocer and druggist.
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TIE CONGRESSIONAL COM M1rrBEs
Two of Them to be Invited Here on
Feb. %.

IuVIEGu dBrb OD
Feb. %.
The executive committee of the desu
water project committee met yesterday in
the mayors Office in the city exchange.
Mayor McDonough stated that the purpose
of the meeting was TO take steps to extend
the invitation heretofore decided on to the
river and harbor committee of the Houss
Of Representatives and COMMITTEES on COM
merce of the Senate to visit Savannah at an
early day. 1t was resolved that the com
mittees be invited TO visit the city on the
date OF Feb. %, or on such other date o.
may suit their pleasure, and that Hon. R,
E. Lester be requested, in behalf of this
committee to extend the invitation.
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ana identlned by Jeweler l. q. Schwarz-
baum as MIR. Meyers watch, on which
he had done some work only a short time
ago. The watch is gold filled United
States Waltham make, Of medium size. The
number OF the watch correspondent exactly
with the number of Mr.. Meyers watch, as
shown by Mr.. Schwarzbaum's account
book.
BRINGING IN THE PRISONERS
Two houses were searched, one occupied
by Sarah Gay and the adjoining one by
Frank Days. Policeman Quinn placed Sa-
rah Gay, Irene Martin and Frank Days.
inmates OF the two houses under arrest and
carried them to the barracks. All these
vigorously denied any knowledge OF the
crime.
James Huff tcolored) was brought in at II
o'clock by Mounted officer McOuade.
HUFF lives In Duffy street lane, only a short
distance from Meyers place. Blood was
found on the steps of his house and on the
railing of the stoop. Nothing could be
shown against Huff, however. and he was
discharged last night. 1t was concluded
that the bloody prints were made
by the murderers in their
retreat down the dark lane after the MUIR
der, as other similar traces we're found On
other houses. Huff had watch which an
swered the description Of the one taken
from Meyer exactly, with the exception of
he had purchased it before Policeman Quinn
come In with Meyers watch.
ACCoMPLICEs IN THE CRIME
Ann Eliza Falk and J. c. A. Falk were
arrested by John Lubs, who was assisting
Detective Wstherhorn, and were brought in
late In the afternoon. They live on Grape
vine avenue just back Of the Gay house and
1t is charged that the gang met and made
their plans there.
Charles Bacon was arrested in his house
on New Houston street lane, near the csme-
| terry, by Henry Garwes.
Marion Howard was arrested by Detect
i've Wetherhorn late in the afternoon and
was committed to Jail by Justice Naughtin
Hayward gave away some points, and will
| probably tell what he knows to-day. He
was not thought to be connected with
the crime until the arrest of the other
| parties.
BAcoN'S CONFESSION.
Charles Bacon made partial confession
TO Detective Hanley shortly after his arrest.
he said the party met at the house on Null
berry avenue Sunday morning
and planned the murder for the purpose
| OF robbery. There were five in toe
| gang that did the killing. Bacon said, him.
self. Marion Hayward. Gus Williams, and
two others whose names he did not know.
| They went to the neighborhood early, and
| noSOhAu5 snoH opportunity bllpp6u 1OtO
! the stable when Meyer came in and left the
door open about o'clock. They secreted
I themselves IN the stable, and awaited
Meyers departure. They remained there
| lying in wait for him until his return about
| 10 o'clock, when he was set upon and
killed. ..
DIDN'T SEE THE KILLING.
Bacon claims that he was left outside to
watch and so could not give an account of
the killing. He said he was told that
Marion Hayward stabbed Meyer in the neck.
| The axhandles found in the Gay woman'i
house we're the onss used in killing Meyer,
he said. Bacon did not recognize Frank
Days as one one of the party.
Joe Johnston, the colored stable boy:
! Henry Patrick and Henry Cason, the men
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So says our friend. Ely Otto IN h.,,
little sheet, and. as usual, be hts -, =, ofl9hl
square on the head. 1t is fact t tSe naa
have placed over 5000 Pianos ana 1G o We
In southern homes since 1870. and ny ~ gam
the time. soin IN half
A house that has satisfied 45ooo
with. use 70 deal
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fact worth knowing is that blood diseases
which all other medicines failed to cure yield
ties OF p P. P tPrickly Ash, Poke Root and
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From the north to the south DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is the reventive Of colds. Id.
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Take Simmons Liver Regulator. You can
eat as much and whatever you please without
injury.-Ad.
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TIE pELEaArRs ARR1v1Na

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Adj
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Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint cures all
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They at first denied all knowledge Of the
watch and how it came to be where it was,
and afterwards claimed 1t as the property
Of one Of the members Of tue family. Ar
gument at this point was at an end, howev-
er. when the wa CHI was brought down town
and identified by jeweler l. G.. Schwartz
baum as MIR. Meyers watch, on which
he had done some work only a short time
ago. The watch is a gold filled United
States Waltham make, OF medium size The
number OF the watch corresponded exactly
with the number of Mr.. Meyers watch, as
shown by Mr.. Schwarzbaum's account
book
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CHARLES o. GAGE DEAD.

Don't you knowl Why get bottle Of SALIVA.
ton Oil, it will euro toothache at once.-Ad
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Continued on Taird PaOe.J
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Arthur Parnell was called to the stand
next by Maj Meldrim to impeach O'Hara's
testimony claiming that O'Hara had as
saulted the boy two weeks before the occur
renee, and when his attention was called to
it he absolutely denied it.
Solicitor General Fraser objected on the
ground that the testimony of Parnell was
not material to the issue.
Maj Meldrim undertook In his argument
to go over the alleged facts of the Parnell
case, but he was interrupted by Judge
Falligant. who said the attorney
had no right to bring out the facts
before the jury, but must confine
himself to the legal points. Maj. Meldrim
argued that where a witness gave testimony
of great weight and couldn't remember
something which he had been engaged in
only short while previous he had right
to claim that the witness had defective
memory, and where he couldn't remember
one important event it was reasonable to
suppose he couldn't remember the other.
and shouldn't be believed.