The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-27

4%%<<%%%~%~-%@~ number of the telegrams were official, they breathed seh:e of personal loss. In many instances the messages came from pl eminent people in every section of the south who mourned the irreparable loss of friend While the various medi- cal associations which had repeatedly honored the dead surgeon with every of flee that required brilliant leadership took fitting action upon his death, the tributes have come from hundreds of people in every walk of life.
 Prominent Physicians Coming. The leading American medical journals have wired for particulars of the accident and several prominent surgeons in the south have teegraphed that they Ndesired to attend the funeral, among whom are Dr. J. B. S. Holmes of Atlanta, Dr. w. D. Haggard of Nashville, Dr. Charles A. L. Reed of Cincinnati and others.
 The death of Dr. Davis is all the more pathetic by the reason of constant in- quiries concerning him from the patient sufferers in the Davis infirmary. Not hint of his tragic death passes the lips of the nurses and yet hundreds of in- quirlng eyes look in vain for the coming of one whose life has gone out forever. Miss Mary Griffin. whose serious condi- tion remains unchanged, is still in ignor- ance of her cousins death. To her con stant inquiries about him the nurses an swer that he Is Ill, realizing that she is unable to hear the truth.
 Dr. Davis had only recently accompa- ned Miss Griffin to Florida with the hope that the southern climate would restore her to health.
 Needed a Rest
 It was his last journey. It Is known that his friends were urging him to take long and much needed rest, and 1t is understood that he and Mrs Davis were contemplating visit to Europe during the coming summer.
 The details concerning the publishing of his book were claiming his attention. He received letters from his publishers the day of his death.
 Dr. Davis was greatly interested in the plans for enlarging and beautifying the house on the opposite corner from the infrmary and which he intended to use as his private residence. He was expend- ing several thousand dollars ill improve ments and the residence, when completed, will be one of the most imposing in the city.
 Additional TeIegrams. The following are among the additional telegrams that have been received: 
 New Orleans, La, February 2 Mrs. w. E. B. Davis Birmingham: Accept my deep sympathy in your great | bereavement.
 A. G. DEVOLEOMET, M. D.
 Knoxville Tenn. February 25 Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Birmingham: Entire family extends love and sym pathy in your sad bereavement
 BESSIE J. WOODS.
 Livingston. Ala, February 25 Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Birmingham: Accept deepest sympathy.
 A. M TARTT.
 Montgomery Ala, February 25 Dr. J. D. s. Davis, Birmingham: Sincere sympathy for great loss in death of Dr. Davis.
 s. s. II. WASHINGTON. Sulphur Springs, Ga, February 25 Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Birmingham: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. l The world has lost good man.
 MRS. N. E. CARNES.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, February 25 Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Birmingham: 1 With sympathy and sorrow, 1 enquire when funeral will be.
 " G. BoGART York Ala, February 25 Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Birmingham: May He who tempers the winds to the shorn lambs, likewise comfort you and i yours.
 ROBERT CUNNINGHAM.
 Anniston. Ala, February 25 Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Birmingham: 1 Have just heard of your great sorrow Your grief is ours. You have our sym pathy and prayers
 J. T. GARDNER.
 Memphis Tenn, February 25. Dr. John Davis, Birmingham: 1 We deeply sympathize with you and family in the very great misfortune which has befallen you.
 E. l.. FARLEY.
 Memphis, Tenn, February 25 Dr J. D. S. Davis and Mrs. W. E. B. Davis, Birmingham:
 We mourn with you your irreparab1e loss May the God he served sustain you.
 GEORGE F. PETTY.
 Meridian, Miss February 25 Mrs. w E. B. Davis, Birmingham: You have our deepest sympathy.
 nP AND MRS N L. CLARK