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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
FRIDAY HIS LAST DAY.
Eddie Davis 10 be Hanged Friday for
the Murder Of Willie BTOWl.

The Crime Committed Two Years Ago
Jealousy Supposed to be the Cause.
All the Evidence Showed the Murder
TO be a Cold-Blooded One.
Chatham county is TO have this week
its first hanging In nearly two years. The
last execution was that Of Sammy de Kid
and next Friday Eddie Davis. the con
victed murderer Of Willis Brown. is to pay
the penalty Of his deed on the gallows
Davis crime was committed on Jan. l6,
1895, and he is to pay the penalty within
TWO days of the anniversary OF the muir
der. Davis is kept very much to himself
at the jail and no one is allowed to see
him. II is said. however. that he is bear
ing UP well and that he does not think or
talk about the fate that is awaiting him
within so short a time. He seems to be
giving himself little worry over the mat
ter. and 70 all appearances will keep up the
same demeanor to the last. a short ac-
count Of the crime and the subsequent
events in connection with the case is of in
terest
Lee Davis. Willis Brown and Davis Solo
eminent harbor works. but quit work on
Tuesday morning, Jan. Is, and went home
with the intention Of going shooting after
dinner. Willis Brown left the house to cut
some wood before he went hunting, and
two or three men went with him. Lee
Davis seemed impatient to get off and
went into the woods where he found the
men sitting down talking and laughing.
Suddenly Eddie Davis appeared in their
midst, and turning to Brown said:
What kind of a - lie is II you told on
me-" and before Brown could make a re-
ply, Davis picked up Browns gun which
was lying near by and deliberately fired
at Brown. the load entering his brain and
killing him almost instantly.
Lee Davis the father OF the murderer,
caught his son, and threw him down, ask
ing one of the men standing by TO hold him
until he went and got a rope. While the
father was away Davis drew a knife and
threatening to cut his captor, he made his
escape. He remained at large d month or
two when he was captured in South Caro-
lima and convicted of murder ar the March
term of the superior court. He was SEN
fenced 10 he hanged last April, but a stay
of execution was granted, pending an ap-
peal to the supreme court a new trial
was denied him, and then an attempt was
made by his attorney and others to secure
executive clemency but Gov. Atkinson re-
fused to grant even a respite. He was re-
sentenced in December to be hanged Fri
day, Jan. is, on gallows to be erected in
the jail.
An Investigation Of the facts in the case
showed that the two men had had some
quarrel over Davis wife and the shoot
ing, so far as could be learned, was cold
blooded and premeditated murder. il be-
ing so pronounced by the coroner's jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
TO LEAVE Ar NOON TO-DAY.
Savannah win Send a Carload of Pro-
visions to the Nebraska Sufferers.

savannah's carload Of provisions for the
Nebraska sufferers will leave the city to-
day at II o'clock sharp for Atlanta whore
it will be put into the general train from
this section TO leave Atlanta for its desti-
nation on Jan. 15
Secretary David Robinson of the com
mittee in charge of the work received a
telegram from Gov Northen yesterday
stating that the car arrived in At
Ianta on Tuesday II would be in time to
leave with the train which has been
gotten up mainly through his efforts. The
committee which las had charge of the
work has succeeded in raising nearly $500
which win be used i'm the purchase of such
provisions as is deemed proper.
Mayor AIcDbnough viii call the com
mittee. or "a portion of it, together this
morning at 0 o'clock for the purpose of
taking up the matter and seeing that
the car is loaded and ready to leave the
city at u o'clock There will be a good
fun carload in an probability. but plenty
of room win be found for any who de-
sire to make donations TO this worthy
charity. Those who have anything and de-
sire to send it on this train will have to
have IL at the Central railroad depot be-
fore u O'Clock this morning. The car Will
have on a placard showing that it came
from Savannah. and is the donation Of
SaVaunahians to the needs of the Ne
baska sufferers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
TIE MINING cAsEMATE.
It's Completion Affords Practically a
SAFE Protection 20 the Harbor.

It's Completion Affords Practically a
SAFE Protection 20 the Earbor.
With the completion Of the mining case
mate recently constructed az Fort Pulaski
under The supervision OF Capt. o. 81 car
ter United States corps o. engineers.
Savannah now has a fertilization AZ the
entrance 20 her harbor which would pro-
tect her from the entrance into her port
Of any vessel seeking 20 do damage 10 the
city.
The mining casemate Is vault-Ike
room, built with curviug walls made Of
soA4 concrete The room is - by is feet
u IFS dimensions, and the main walls
are zen Ieet thick. II is covered over
with solid earthWork. ana is ventilated by
tubes entering from the top. Thus COM
s-i1cted. u is practically impreenahle 20
any shell or explosive that might burst
near H. 10 is located Just 10 tie west Of
lune.
As u now stands it would not take
more IMAM three or four DAYS al tho outside
70 place "a dozen OF two OF large torpe-
pf7 OF various kinds ~ different points
an the ilFer, any one Of which might de-
sfoy any man-Of-war that could enter
lhe narbcr In the center az this vault
Hhe room IS an opening through the floor
maze 70 carry out the wires that would
lead 70 the torpedoes stationed at dif-
Ierent points In the river When iu shape
Ior opera just above this opening into
the ground would stand table upon
Nh-ch the operator has diagram show
ing hlm the exact location Of every tor
peco DO the river. and each torpedo would
pe so arranged that he would receive Il
slsAal immediately a vessel came IN con-
tact WIN II. The operators keys are so
arranged That by pressing an electric but
ton ne could expolde this torpedo or walt
uitl me vessel came upon one thai would
to sink it,
me easemate is built near the fort for
purpose. II is possible for a vessel TO
send OUT an advance guard 10 cut wires
connected with topedoes. but with a
gun loaded with grape trained from the
Iort upon each Of the torpedoes. there
Woula De Httle or no danger of the cutting
OF wires 10y any such means. This forti-
Hcallon mus affords practically a safe
pro 'eeuoh TO the harbor in time of war
and II would be an easy matter 10 sink
near me entrance to the harbor anv shin
that sought to come up to the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
NO NEWS OF THE AMADIs.
The Customs Authorities Keeping a
Sharp Lookout for Her.

Nothing has been heard of the steam
yacht Amadis, which was expected to ar
rive here from New York yesterday.
The story Of the Amadis' connection
with the alleged flihustering expedition
from Feruandlna was given in yester-
days Morning News.
The customs authorities here were ON
the alert all day for the yacht and the
river was closely watched. but with no
result. The Amadis left Norfolk Friday
where she put in for water, and was
expected to call here for coal
and water and for further
orders. 1t may be that she has been
delayed on the way down. or that she
has put in somewhere north Of here, and
has thought best to avoid Savannah on
account of the danger OF being seized
here.
A close lookout viii be kept for her to-
day. and If she arrives she viii be at
once taken charge of by the authorities
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
LOOAL pERsONAL.

Mr.. J. n Hartman arrived back from
New York yesterday, where he has been
for some time on business.
Miss Louise Hu Foster of Madison
the beautiful granddaughter of Senator
Joshua Hill is a guest a Mrs. Cunning
hams, No. los Macon street.
MIR. J. Bryan Williams has been APP
pointed assistant pUrser on the steamship
Tallahassee, and will leave for New York
on this steamship in that capacity when
she sails on Wednesday. He takes the
place of Mr.. Vincent Connerat, who has
resigned that position.
Company B of the Savannah Volun-
teer Guards viii serenade its second
lieutenant, Mr.. Walter c. Hartridge Fri
day night. Mr. Hartridge is doubly en-
titled to a serenade. being a newly made
benedict, as well as a newly elected Off
Ger. Mr.. Merritt w. Dixon, who was re-
Gently appointed a lieutenant colonel on
the staff Of Gov. Atkinson, will also be
serenadcd.
DR. J. A. W. Wegefarth. formerly Of
this city. is now practicing his profession
in EI Paso, Tex. The doctor was one
of the best of the younger practitioners
in this city, and was highly esteemed
by a large circle of friends, who will
be grauhed to learn that he has recov-
cred his health, which was seriously i'm
paired by exposure while in Washington
in attendance on the Inauguration Of
President Cleveland.
Julian Magnus. manager for Miss Marie
Wainwright, and also one of the authors
Of her new play Daughters of Eve is in
the city. Miss Wainwright will be at the
theater for two nights and a matinee
Tuesday and Wednesday. Jan % and %
presenting different play at each per-
Torrance. The order will be. Daughters
Of ~
Miss Wainwright has not been. seen here
in any of these plavs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
DOWN TO TWENTY-FIVE DEGREES.
The weather wlu Moderate After This
Morning.

Yesterday was not quite as cold as it
was expected to be, but it was quite
cold enough to satisfy people who were
hunting for cold waves. Mercury went
down to % degrees. The indications at
midnight last night were that it would
not go lower than q or p degrees this
morning.
After this morning the weather will
moderate. and to-day and tonight will
be much warmer
The freeze last night and the night be-
fore did not, of course, do as much dam
age as did the freeze Of two weeks ago.
There was not as much vegetation to
be injured, and the people had learned
to look out for their water pipes The
fountains all over the city were mounds
of ice yesterday morning A number of
broken pipes were reported, but nothing
like the number two weeks ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
- aEAaIMe PosTPoNED



The hearing OF the question of tine APP
poutment Of a permanent receiver for
tine Electric railway viii not take place
in Augusta Wednesday, the FIRST day set
for the hearing by Judge Speer. AT the
request OF those interested in the prop
crty Ga Savannah. Judge Spcer has
changed the time and place OF the hearing,
which VIII be during the sitting of the
United states court in Savannah next
month. The temporary receivers, Messrs.
Collins and Young. win continue in charge
OF the property until the caring
Mr. vs.. w Nackan, of counsel for the
Electric railway. was asked what effect
the receivership had had upon the plan
of reorganization.
"rhe plan of reorganization said Mr..
Mackall, els complete and ready to be put
into execution. Whether it viii be advisa-
BILE 10 undertake 10 do so al the time for
the hearing for "a permanent receiver /
cannot say The receiyership Will not
affect the plan Of reorganization, how
ever. The plan. as you have before stated.
takes care of am interests. the floating
debt as well as others. 1t is not our de-
sire To take advantage OF the receiver
ship TO the injury OF any interest. We
hope to arrange SO as TO proceed with
the reorganization at an early date
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
BAkiHs PONDER
TOO MANY TRAIN RoBBERIEs.
1o4 Hold-Ups, ~ People Killed and p
Wounded in Five Years.

Ia, day before yesterday. reported in yes
terday's Morning News, is the fifth that
has occurred in the last twelve days.
At the present rate 1895 viii be a banner
year for express robberies.
The alarming frequency Of robberies
Of passenger trains in the last two years
seemingly calls for rigid measures to pro-
tect life and property endangered in this
way. The record of passenger train rob
berries in the United States for the last
five years. compiled by the Express Ca
zette, makes an alarming showing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14

lttdl NUMBER OF LFdlnS '1eld DN .-...ltl
Total number lives lost .................. p
Total number people injured ........... q
This section of the country has. up 10
now, been slngularly free from daring
robberies of railway trains The -Four
Nile Hlll robbery, just out Of Savan-
nah, three years ago was the most dar-
ing ever attempted in Georgia. The per-
petrators Of that robbery were captured
in short time, however and were con-
Nieted and sent to the penitentiary. The
bonneville robbery, which occurred last
June, near bonneville, on the Savannah,
FLORIDA and Western railway has never
been unraveled and viii likely go on rec
ord as one Of the mysteries of crime. the
perpetrators Of which, although among
the most daring that have ever attempted
a robbery OF the kind i'm the south have
never been run down. The Quantico rob
berry last October occurring within a
few miles of the national capital, came
nearer home to many people than any
that has occurred in recent years. Shortly
after it occurred Senator Butler of South
Carolina offered an amendment to the
United States Revised Statutes providing
for measures for a better protection of
public property from robbery and plum
der. The express companies are deeply
interested in the measure and people who
travel and are patrons of the railroads
are equally as much interested.
During the last five years it viii be
seen from the above compilation the num-
her of people killed and wounded. as the
result of the robberies that have oc-
CURED during that time, is one for
every other hold up" and during 1898
and 1894. the number of hold ups" was
double the number in 1891 and 1892 No
estimate of the loss of property is made,
but il is known to be very large
The train robbery, up to within a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
MIGHT APPLY FOR A BEACON.
a suggestion to Have the Barnweu
Island Training Wall Marked.

from the fact that there has been so
much trouble on the part of some sbins
coming into this port ia avoiding The
Barnwel Island training wall. the head
OF which is in a bend of the river about
hVe miles and half from the CITY ex-
change, it has been suggested that the
pilots, captains OF ocean steamers. shin
ping men and anC others who may be in
terested communicate with the lighthouse
board and see what can be done toward
having beacon light placed on the end
of this wall
Within the last four or 1--WE months no
less than nve vessels or steamships have
run into the end of this wall at one time
and another, and in each case il has cost
the government TO repair the damage
between $500 and $1,000. OF course this
damage must eventually come out of the
pockets OF the owners Of the vessels
which run into the wall and even in cases
where they were not guilty of careless
ness or negligence they must pay the ac-
tual cost of repairing the wall. though
II is hardly probable that In such in
stances punitive damages would be as
sessed against them in the United States
courts
The end OF the wall is at a turn or bend
in the river, and is at least 500 or GOO feet
away from the channel, or as far from
II as the river is wide at the city Vessels
md 1t easy enough to avoid running into
tho wharves near the city, and though it
may be at times the damage to the train
ing wall could hardly have been avoided.
1t seems on some occasions that there
must have been some carelessness. With
a beacon marking the end of the wall
which would no doubt be placed there nv
the lighthouse board should a proper and
urgent request be made for it. it is highly
probable that damage to this portion Of
the government harbor works would in
the future be avoided
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
ST. JOHNS MISSION WORK.
Missionary LabOrs on the Arohdea-
conry of Savannah.

The morning services in st. Johns
church yesterday were shortened in order
that the committee on missionary work
in the archdeaconry Of Savannah, which
embraces a number of counties adjacent
TO this city, might have an opportunity
Of presenting the subject to the people
of the parish. Able and interesting adj
dresses were made by Edward S Elliott
Esq, and b. +. Funey. ESQ. which
were supplemented by a discourse on
missionary work by Rev A. G. Z. Dodge
Jr.
The report Of ST. Johns Missionary
Society for 1891 was also presented in
a printed circular left in the pews The
statement Of its finances shows that i'm
spite of the general depression the ladies'
Of the congregation have done as they
always have. their fun duty in helping
the church and its missions,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
New York sunday world Features.

The New York Sunday World of Jan.
Is contains the following features: "Out
of the World a most interesting article
from one Of the natives of Pitcairn
Island in the Pacific ocean. that strange
little settlement of descendants of sea
pirates. Titled American Women" a
striking page of photographs of Ameri-
can girls who have married foreign no.
blemen. New Defense for Murder7rs "
the fun details of the trial and aeouit-
TAI by an American jury of muruerer
w7o proved that he had been hypnotizad
by another Fer sale at Estilrs News
Depot, 2lle Bull street.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
Conservation B. B. Jacob.

At the annual meeting of the congrc-
cation B'nai Birth Jacob yesterday the
following members were elected officers
for the ensuing year:
President--Joseph Roos.
Vice Presidential. Samuels.
Secretary Heyman Gabel.
Trustees-M Brown, y L. Mamlock.
N. Reich, B. Weitz.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
GOING TO ROME.
Bishop Becker to Leave Next Monday
for Visit to the Pope.

Ri. Rev. Thomas A. Becker announced
to his congregation at the cathedral yes
terday that he would leae Savannah for
Rome on JAP. 21, and that he would leave
New York for Europe on the Furst Bis
marck Jan. o. Each bishop is required
to visit Rome at least once every ten
years. and Bishop Beckers ten years
have almost expired. He win be away he
tween three and four months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
The World Almanac.

The World Almanac and Encyclopedia
for 1895 is out. 1t contains departments of
Astronomical educational, financial re-
hgious military. sporting. literary. poIiti-
cal, etc. Price, 25 cents. For sale ri Ee-
tiH's News Depot. No. 2lls Bun street
savannah, Ga.-ad. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
Makes No difference to Him

Mr.. Charles 5. Ellis, of Ellis, Young
& Co, was not the man interviewed by
the Morning News on the proposition to
change the name Of South Broad street
to Oglethorpe avauue, but Mr.. Charles
Ellis. Mr. Bills of Ellis, Young x Co.
says it is a matter of indifference to him
whether the name is changed or not
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14

MIS-. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. it sootbes
the child, softcns the gums, allavs an
pain, cures wind collie, ana is the hes
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents
q bottle-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14

Prof. Doremus in his chemical ANALYSIS
Of champagnes declares C. H. Mumm's
Extra Dry the purest and most whole
some. Its importations during 1894 ag2re-
gate s0,77S cases, or A, 764 cases more than
any other brand.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14

The kindneys become sore and refuse
to act properly. Relieve their distress
and set them in vigorous motion with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. and all viii
be well. Otherwise, apprehend Brghts
disease, diabetes or albuminuria, an dan
gerous maladies. Malaria, dyspepsia,
cosUpaUon biliousness and nervousness
all yield to this benignant and agreeable
medicinal agent. which promotes appe-
tite and a eain in yigor and desh.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14

There are going to be some very heavy
shipments of railroad cross-ties and luln-
Der from here within the next few weeks.
Among other smaller vessels. the. follow
ing large schooners are bound for this port
to load for northern ports, and are ex-
pccted 10 arrive this week: The Cassie
I. Bronson /. 06S tons, from Philadelpbia
the Three Marys 1887 tons. from Boston.
the Mary Manning. 1.l72 tons. from Bos-
ton; the Frank T. Sunson. 923 tons. from
Havana, and the George NJ. Adams, f09
tons. from Boston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14

PROBABILITIES for Monday. Fair. e-----.,
by increasig cloudiness. conti-rz4
in the morning. followed by ris-a
perature. westerly winds. becoming -.--
bic -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14

The steamship Elhu Thompson. Cant
Hansen, from Philadelphia. arrived yes
terday with cargo of merchandise con
signed to c. G. Anderson. agent of the
Ocean Steamship Company This is the
first trip of the Elihu Thompson on en-
tertng upon the regular line between Phil
adelphia and Savannah. She will san on
return for Philadelphia next Wednesday
a O'Clock a. m. She will not carry mas
sengers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-14
TO run WITH NR. MYERS.
The Names Of Those on The Ticket 10
be Named Tonight.


Nay Not be Exactly as &c " as agreed
TTDon in the Caucue-Cr. ErouskoE
says - may Oe oAAhk@U -o-"l'
The Citizens club holds 4-- meeting to-
riqt- ar S.al c-.Io-s "a fra r.rr--. of
-..... 49,
'oti'- --'
nifty aprointei ~ mAE tas aa.I 0a@
Of the club for aIlarman.r candidates
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cay M'liil-- ->.'7.
urday niEh. aua d IS understood. wt
fuu, into tr. Question OF ara.lat.- -arfi-
--.. .t.. -.. ......-.
was lA i-t-e GOULD. ~ t-- A"t
ever. or ln no doubt I'D adj. ware eoa-l4-
cred
-. I
forty wclli-He candidates t r"A
IL was hard matter to mails. -ht sob.
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viii ne iePoI. z. .- '
the hest authority. the ta.a0 ms names
Will be- rr-o--af o. mo club ami there
..... .s-..--.... -.,.
hllltee VIII Ne ~-.-
William Garrarl. Ir. e. a. Iallieant,
1rsrrr trr.rr-- IL rs-..rr
-Hol+l"f S.'e't-+ iA"t.. "-'-""'
HAL T. Recon. j. O.. Gleason.
Geo. A Hudson. Gao W. T.efeman.
~..- ,,-..
N'aS- a. i-aIlos.t NJ. ' watson
SiN Of these names wer reported ia tes-
te-day-s MorrIna News as being on the
-fclo. Ar t,,,.st-,-- f., s..,-. g.. nat
on H. All OF iho-e gentlemen VINO age
almost certain ta compose the Myers
.f-te+ for aldermen .-s veu lrov.a
70 tht people ana .~ eiA 'o we VOTERS
Of Savannah. ana DO i- needless to go into
their history -rr Ga-ra~i f- =, rr. her
, ~.
- ''-' ''i" -
man. Nr. Henry kolshorn OF tho firm Of
Koleh0rn d Afauff.y Can't Thomas S.ra-
,-o,, If L--rf,...- i. ..-.,., Air ID "a
bacon q . 5. t'a.eA {" SONS Ait' george
A. Hudson is wholesale fish dealer ou
-bo Paw trr O., r.er,ot+s fs connected
WIN '"e .-'4" - '"'i' '"'' ~ '''N7''i' =
well-known physician. Mr. j. j. Carolan
IS the agent Of the Merchants and Miners
Transportation line, Mr. T. c. Gleason is
Weil-known livery stablcman, Air. q. W.
Tledeman of George w. Tiodeman &
Bro, Wholesale grccers on Bay street
Mr.. Harry Willink is connected with IT,
j. Willink in the ship carpenteriue husi-
ness and Mr.. w. j. Watson Is of the
firm Of Watson & Powers. of the pe Soto
The betting on the election does not
at present seem to be very lively. 1t lis
stated as positive fact by gentleman
who viii vote for DR. Duncan that "a bet
OF 500 TO $3.50 has been made that the whole
Myers ticket viii be elected the odds be-
ing given by a man who put up his money
on the Myers side The Myers men say
the Duncan crowd is afraid to show the
color of its stuff
81 know where I can get between 5000
and $4,000 at any time on Myers" one
Of them said Yesterday. "and 1 have been
10 several Of the Duncan leaders. and
while they talk a good deal about il
none of them will come IN with the money.
II has been offered an almost anv amounts
an even money. but I have been unable,
10 find any Duncan takers cxcept for
small sums. ana even about those they
are very tinid Now that the two tiolz
etc are practically out il may be mar tbe
betting viii he a Httle moro lively but
- - doe. +Lo,,et, NO t,,-o t.,.l ,.t.r.,.