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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
Is THIS KIDD's TREASURE
Silver Vessels, Sword Hilts, Coins and a
Box of Gold Discovered.

Silver Vessels, Sword Hilts, Coins and a
Box of Gold Discovered.
The residents of the hamlet of Berk-
shire, two miles north of Bridgeport.
Conn, says a special TO the New York
Times, are excited over the reported dis
covery Of hidden treasure by a gang of
Italians who have been excavating for the
Olmstead Parallel Railroad near the head
of Pequonneck river. There was once a
somewhat famous shipyard at the spot.
Close by is the shallow brook in which.
nine years ago, was found the dead body
of Helen Lucas, for whose murder James
E. Latin was sent to State prison
for lite. One OF the gangs of
workmen had been working at night
time. None Of the people conId
understand their dialect. but tbey noticed
that some of them acted queerlY. One of
the men, the story goes, struck his pick
into a creyice between the rocks and
turned out a pOwder-hOrn tipped with
silver and covered with hierOglyphics.
In 1t were few old English coins. a Span
lSh dOublOOn, and a piece of parchment.
The horn is now in the possession Of a
bridgeport gentleman who secured it from
one Of the oYerseers Of the labOrers. Ac-
q UuNlDBF
Of silver vessels have since been dug up.
together with old coins, sword-hilts, and
an iron box said ID contain gold. Some
of the inquIsitlve neighbors visited the
barracks occupied by the Italians on
Thursday and made a search. Nothing
was found, the labOrers having decamped
with all their effects. The Berkshire Deo-
pie are confident that the Italians discov-
cred one Of the pirate Kidd's treasure
boxes, and that they have gene off with
the contents.
Several years ago great excitement pre-
vailed IN Trumbull, several miles north OF
Berkshire, over a rumOr that Capt. Kidd's
possessions were hidden there. Prospect
ing parties came from near and far, and
an immense excavation was made. but
nothing was found. Black Rock, short
distance west OF Bridgeport, is another
place where the buccaneers treasure has
been repeatedly sought.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
NOT ABLE TO PLACE THE STOCK
The American ShIp5uiIding Company
Decreases its Capital.

The American ShIP5uiIding Company
Decreases its Capital.
Alta stockholders meeting of the Ameri-
can Shipbuilding Company, held in this
city yesterday, says the New York Times
of the 18th inst, it was voted to decrease
the capital stock from $3.50, 600 to $500. .0OO
The company was organized about a year
ago with a capital of $25O,OOO, and ex-
Lieut.. Commander Henry II. Cor
ringe was elected President. The
prospects seemed so bright TO the
directors that in September they
issued a circular asking the consent Of
the stockholders to an increase of the
stock To $4,000 1t was then stated that
the company could procure sufficient ad-
ditiOnal business to warrant the proposed
enlargement of capital, and on October 5
the increase was formally authorized.
The officers of the company now explain
that the depression in the stock market
since last fall has prevented the addi-
tiOnal stock from being satisfactorily
placed, and in order to avoid the increased
individual liability of the stockholders it
was thought best to limit it to $4,000 for
the present.
Most of the stock voted yesterday was
proxies, and more than twO-thirds of the
shares were cast in favor of the decrease.
Mr.. :. f. Tams, Secretary of the COM
pany, acted as Chairman of the meeting,
Mr.. GOrringe not being present. Mr.
Willis b. Wright was Secretary. James
A. Roosevelt, Mr.. Kassam, J. Adriance
Bash, representing stock held by William
Bush, and Morris Il. Jesup were pres
ent. Mr.. Tams subsequently stated that
this action had no significance so far as the
business Of the company was concerned.
He said that the building of new machine
shops, which had been in contemplation.
would be postponed for the present. An
advertisement signed by J. Adriance
Bush has been in print for some DAYS Of
fering 30 shares Of stock of the company
or any part thereOf-for sale at 80. Mr.
Bush was asked yesterday whether he
had found "a purchaser. and he renlied.
NO; the stock has been offered here and
in Philadelphia, but no purchaser has ap-
peared as yet.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
EDITH HAEsELBARTH,s- DEATH.
The Pretty Child who was Run over by
Horse Car in the BoNrerv.

The Pretty Child who was Run over by
Horse Car in the Bowery.
Edith Haeselbartb, years old, beau.
tiful child, with light brown hair, which
curled over her forehead, blue eyes, and a
dimpled mouth and chin, died in Bellevue
Hospital, New York, on Sunday, SAYS the
Sun. She was run over by horse car 15
Of the Fourth avenue line, at Houston
street and the Bowery, on Friday evening
last. Her father, a lawyer, living at Forty
second street and Eighth avenue, and her
mother were with her when the car struck
her.
Mr.. Haeselbarth said: Just how It
happened do not know, forI cannot un-
derstand it. had the little girls hand.
and was trying TO cross the Bowery from
the Houston street elevated railroad sta
tion. We were on our way to see the play
Of The Shaughraun.' AS we reached the
down track Of the Fourth avenue railroad
car was coming not far of, and we
stopped to let it pass. 1t stopped at the
upper crossing, and we started to cross
the track. The car came on as fast as the
horses could pull it, lashed as they were
by the driver.
81 kept hold Of Edith's hand as we ran.
ana don't know how it was that, as we
got to the further rail, the horses were
upon US, and Edith was struck down,
and was not injured. The horses leg
must have struck her and torn her from
my grasp. She fell in front of the wheel.
but 1t did not pass over her, as the car
was stopped. l was first TO reach
her, and she said: 1T wasn't
your fault, papa; it was the driver's.'
''She seemed to suffer most while wait
ing for the ambulance. In the hospital
she suffered very little, but slowly sank.
Her injuries were internal. l can never
forget the way she died. 1t had been her
delight to recite a verse or two of poetry
at home, and to begin it with a courtesy.
while picking up her dress daintily with
one hand. just before she died she said
i guess I'll say my verse now. 1 can't
make a bow. though, can /, papa? She
recited it, and at the finish exclaimed, i
hear some one singing There was Just
time for kiss for US, and she drew long
breath and fell asleep.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
DANvILLE's INVESTIGATION.
Further Evidence Taken by the Senate
COMMITTEES.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-The DanyilIe
investigation was resumed this morning.
Capt. Graves corrected the impression
left by his testimony yesterday. He said
that he had never been a negro trader for
profits. He had inherited slaves, and a
lew Of these he had sold and had pur-
chased others in their places.
W. II. Barksdale, colored clergyman.
was called. He told monotonous story
OF the riot, which he had seen from n
short distance, without adding ANYTHING
OF Importance to the story as gathered
from his predecessors. He distinctly
heard an order from white to .sshoot. y
''shOot." There was no resistance on the
part Of the blacks, nor did they have arms
of any kind. The whites followed the re-
treating blacks. The witness thought
that there was no danger to the whites
trom the colored people. He had never
heard any threats by colored men. although
his opportunities for hearing and know
ing their sentiments. were excellent.
senator Sherman-Barksdale, did YOU
vote on election day?
Witness-NO, sir, l did not.
Sherman-Well, tell us WHY you did not
vote.
Witness-Wen, sir, r felt that
the city of the colored people
ought to be in sack cloth
and ashes praying, instead of going to the
polls, and when | went on the street and
saw the blood OF those men Dly heart was
full Of grief. l knew them ali from bows.
Then saw the men that were armed. and
didn't know what might be the result.
Consequently 1 did not go to the polls at
all.
The witness further described the
sentiments Of the colored people as he
had gathered it in intercourse with them
aiter the riot. They generally sald ''If
can't go to the polls and vote except un-
der lead and powder, won't 90 at all
Under cross-eXamlnatiOn by Mr.. Vance
ne insisted that the crowd of colored peo-
pie was composed in part of women and
children. His attention had since been
called by white men to bullet marks on
the building in the rear of the position
where the whites stood during the riot.
The failure Of the colOred people to vote
was not the result of any orders received
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
MANY KILLED IN ALABAMA.
HideOus Freaks Exhibited by the storm
in EXacting Human Lives.

HideOus Freaks Exhibited by the Storm
in Exacting Human Lives.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Feb. 20.-A terri
bly, destructive cyclone swept through
the Catawba valley, in the eastern part of
this county, Yesterday at noon. a special
from Leeds, y miles from here, on the
Georgia Pacific Railroad, gives the fol-
lowing account Of the storm in that
region: ''The cyclone struck Leeds about
80 O'Clock in the afternoon, and swept
away the section house of the railroad.
killed 3 negroes, and seriously wounded
an aged white couple named Bass, living
8 miles south of Leeds. The house Of
John Poole was blown away, and a
son OF 1t and daughter of 6
years, and a negro child, were
instantly killed. Poole, his wife and four
other children were all badly hurt.
The residence and premises of DR.. w.
F. Wright, railroad contractor, were
demolished. The body of Mrs. J. L.
Wright, DR.. Wright's mother, was found
100 yards from the house fearfullv mangled
and with the skull crushed. Annie. aged
20 years, Jennie, 16, Thomas, Is. James.
IA, and Edward, II years, all children Of
DR.. Wright, were badly injured. having
their arms or legs broken. The colored
cook was KILLED.
OF twenty -four carts, two wagons and
three horses on the place, nothing re-
mains but the carcase of one horse.
4 house occupied by NJ. Mclaughlin
was blown away, and he was badly in
jured.
J. P. Landrus, wife and daughter all
had legs broken.
The house of Mr.. Kerr took fire and was
burned.
Mrs. Kerr was fatally injured.
The railroad, for several hundred wards.
is thickly strewn with the debris Of the
cyclone, delaying trains.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21

The Tampa police force Is now uniformed.
Tampa's new opera House VIII be opened
this week for the first time
Twenty new buildings are TO be completed
bv the middle Of MAY IN Tampa.
Florida breezes are greatly improving the
health Of that popular actor, Lester Wallack.
John jackson has sold his saw mill at Tampa
to Mr. Hand, gentleman from ThOmasville.
ga.
Rev. DR.. Kimmons has been appointed a
member of the School Board Of Sumter
county.
a New York gentleman figures out that
there are just 100000 acres of land available
for orange culture in Florida.
W. Il W. ;. Walker. Of Jacksonville, have
closed the sale OF tract OF land near Deal a to
Robinson x Dunn for $4,000 in cash.
1t is reported at Tampa that two disreputa-
ble cOlored girls from Bainbridge, Ca, were
shot and killed at the railroad camps. sunday
night, by some unknown person.
Robert Humphries having rendered his res
lgnatiOn as Marshal of Sumterville, the Board
OF COuncilmen accepted the same at their last
meeting and elected ). f. Wright TO ill the
vacancy.
NJ. W. D. Chapman gave bond for $4,000,
which was accepted by the Board cf County
Commissioners of sumter, and as soon as his
commission Is received from the Governor he
viii enter upon the duties Of Sheriff.
The Tampa Guardiqu saws: IS. \. Jones &
CO. have just finished for the Clarke syndi-
cate two fine stores, worth Sc, 600. and closed
the trade for another. worth $500, and small
jobs to the amount Of $4,000; and Mr.. Jones
informs us that this week they expect to close
the bargain for two other houses, one Of which
viii be the largest house yet built in Tampa"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
COPIAH CoUNTY's TURMOIL.
Further Testimony Charging Matthews
Death to Premeditation

Further Testimony Charging Matthews
Death to Fermentation.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20.-In the COpiah
county investigation yesterday DR.. Pitts,
of Hazlehurst, in response to a question
by Senator Frye, admitted that he had
stated that Wheeler told him that he had
nothing against Matthews; that he killed
him only because he could not help it.
and that he had been selected by lot to do
1t and had to. He reaffirmed to Frye
that Wheeler made this statement.
Wesly Ford, white, testified that he
was an independent Inspector of Election
at Heath's store. When he got there with
the box he heard some men say that they
wanted to have one election there without
Col. Jones' assistance. He told them that
II they were going to raise disturbance
he would leave. but they assured him that
there should be no trouble. After Col.
Jones voted they raised a row with him,
cursed him and told him that he had
better 20 home, which he did. About
dark the crowd, which had
been drinking a good deal, intimated
to the witness that they should get on
very well without him. AS he did not con-
slider 1t safe to remain there he left leaV-
ing the box in the hands Of the Demo-
Gratis. He was the only Independent
present. He was formerly q Democrat.
Everybody voted who desired.
ID. G. Wright, white, testified that he
lived IN COplah county since 1866 until
four years ago, that he generally voted
the Democratic ticket, but voted several
times for Matthews, candidate for Sheriff.
He was challenger for the Independents.
At the West HaZlehurst box the witness
saw negroes coming up to vote in COM
pany with men with arms. He didn't
know that they were being escorted.
They voted the Democratic ticket.
The witness testified further that he
was at Matthews house soon after the
CopIah county resolutions were sent
there. The witness was Vice President
ofthe Independent Executive Committee.
reign of terror prevailed among the ne
groes throughout COpiah county prior to
the election, and appeals were made to
the authorities TO stop the lawlessness in
the district. Three letters were received
by Bennett on Nov. Sth. giving him warn
ing to leave at once, or he would meet the
fate of his friend Matthews.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
COLQUITT's DISCLAIMER.
He Did Not Mean to Reflect on tn
Capital City.


Capital City.
Some comment was occasioned on Sum
day morning, says the Washington Post
of the 18th inst, by Senator Colquitt's ad-
dress at the temperance meeting held in
the Metropolitan church. He was re-
ported to have made speech rejecting
seriously on the city, and saying that IN
spite Of the advantages which Washing
ton possesses, parents are afraid to come
and make this their home and rear their
children here, fearing the temptations
that are open TO them in the thousand
gilded palaces Of the Capital City. Dur
ing the course Of his speech he remarked
that he hoped there were no reporters
present.
A Post reporter last night called upon
Senator COlquitt, who disclaimed his in
tentiOn to convey any such meaning as
the report attributed to him. What 1
endeavored 10 say" said he, sswas how
grand place this would be for the edu-
cation of our youth if parents could be as
sured Of their protection against the temp
tatiOns which hover about so great a city.
That certainly was the idea intended TO
express
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
IN THE COMMONS.
John O'COnnOr Power Speaks on the
Reply to the Queens Speech.

John OCOnnor Power Speaks on the
Reply to the Queens Speech.
LONDON, Feb. 2O.-In the House of
Commons to-day Premier Gladstone spoke
in depreciation of premature discussion
Of Gen. Gordon's mission. He urged that
the inevitable effect of such discussion
would be to hamper the success of Gen.
Gordon's efforts. John O'Connor Power,
Home Ruler, resumed the debate upon
Mr.. Parnell's amendment to the ad-
dress in reply to the Queens
speech, which was introduced February
5, and which severely condemned the pol
icy Of the government in Ireland and de-
manded an immediate abandonment of the
policy of stimulating State aided emigra-
ton. Mr.. Power asserted that the pres
ent unfortunate condition of Ireland was
the greatest difficulty that England has to
overcome. He censured the so-called Ma
tiOnal party for wasting the time of the
House in discussing the factional disputes
instead of the social improvement of Ire
land. lie excused Mr. ParnelI because
he was surrounded and urged on by GER
tain lieutenants who were hoping to ar
rive at similar prominence,
Mr.. Bradlaugh will take the oath imme.
diately.
Donald Horne McFarlane, member for
Carlow county, has seeded from the Par
nellite party owing to a violent article
contained in United Ireland, which is the
property OF three prominent Parnellites.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
AGALE RUFFLTNG THEFLoOD.
A DAM BURSTS IN CALIFoRNIA.
Hundreds of Families Driven from
Home, and Railroads Torn Up.

Hundreds of Families Driven from
Home, and Railroads Torn Up.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 20.-A great storm
Sunday night caused a dam in Los Ange-
les river to burst, producing the most dis
astrous flood ever experienced. The lower
part of the city was completely inundated.
and forty buildings were swept away.
hundreds of families were obliged to
abandon their homes and seek shelter on
the hills. The loss amounts to $3.50. 600.
From Los Angeles to Maiave, a distance
of 100 miles, hardly mile OF the Southern
Pacific track remains in place, and east
to San GOrganiO, so miles, the devastation
is equally great. The California South
ern Road, from Cotton to San Diego. is
also washed out in many places. Travel
IN all directions is suspended. 1t will
probably be two months before communi-
cation can be properly established. Re
ports received from towns in the southern
portion Of the San joaquin valley an
nounce the heaviest floods ever known
in that region.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
MISSIONER AND MRS. MACKEY.
She Burns an Unsatisfactory Portrait
and VIII Cause a Duel.

PARIS, Feb. 20.-The current topic
among gOssips is the dispute between
Mrs. Mackey and Meissonier in regard to
her portrait painted by the latter. The
price paid for the portrait was 5000 francs.
The picture was exhibited at the trienniaI
exhibition. Mrs. Mackey was dissatisfied
with the likeness, which her friends called
a caricature and she burned it. The
newspapers are divided in their comments
on the matter, which has become the lead
ing sensation MeissOnier, resenting the
remarks Of La GdulOis, wrote to the edi-
GdulOiS' critic, if he fMeissonier) were
30 instead OF % years old. NJ. Never re-
piled that NJ. Meissonier's son Should
take his fathers place and be ready TO
fight him. He will send friends to ar
range a duel with MeissonIer's SON
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21

CosHoCToN. o., Feb. 20.-A most dis
astrous wreck occurred Yesterday AT
Trenton, on the Pan Handle Railway.
whereby three tramps were killed out
right and one so seriously hurt that be will
die. An engineer, conductor and two
brakemen were badly hurt. and two
engines and 81 freight cars were almost
entirely demolished. A switch had been
opened and lights set for safe running on
the main track. The work was clearly
that of malicious design.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
ATLANTA's EXHIBIT.
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
preparing for the Organization of the
Campaign Committee

repairing 1Or the Organization of the
Campaign Committee.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-At the caucus
Of the Democratic members of the House.
held this afternoon, Messrs. Carlisle. Ran
dali, Morrison. Eaton, Reagan, Barbour,
A. ;. Hewitt, Thompson and Cobb were
appointed a committee to confer with u
committee OF the Senate in relation to the
organization of the Democratic Campaign
Committee and to report at Joint caucus
to be held next Wednesday. The Chair
man of the caucus, 5. s. Cox. was in
structed to appoint committee of six to
cooperate with the Sergeant-at-Arms in
securing prompt attendance of men,
bers when the call of the House is ordered
The following resolution was adopted. its
object being to prevent repetition of pro-
ceedlngs similar to those Of Monday night:
"Ihat 1t Is the sense of this caucus that
no Democrats should absent himself from
the House without leave -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
A Victim OF the CoIIision

WAYCRoss, GA, Feb. 20.-Chauncev
Folks, the engineer who was severely in
jured in the collision at Sereven. on the
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad.
last night, was removed by special train
from the scene Of the disaster to Wav-
cross and taken to his fathers residence.
and after great suferings his misfortune
eliminated in his death at one O'clock
this afternoon. Drs. Folks and White
head found it necessary to amputate his
left leg, but the injuries he sustained in
wardly were Of a fatal character. He
was the son of DR.. w. b. Folks, Mayor Of
', Maycross, ana was respected citizen.
He leaves a wife and four little children
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
GORDON AT KHARToUM.
The Reforms Which Made Him Popular
and Saved the Town.

ana saved the Town.
LONDON, Feb. 2O.-A dispatch from
Khartoum says that Gen. Gordon to-day
held a levee, to which the poorest Arab
was admitted. He mas opened offices at
the palace to hear grievances. The gov
ernment books, in which have been re-
corded from time immemorial the debts of
the people, together with the
government whips and bastinadoes.
have been publicly burned. A council of
Arab nOtables has been formed. Gen.
Gordon found the prison here a den of
misery. In it were 200 wretches Of all
ages loaded with chains. Many have
never been tried and are innocent of
crime, or are prisoners of war. Among
the prisoners was a woman who had
spent fifteen years in prison for
a crime committed when a girl Gen.
Gordon forthwith began to demolish
this bastile. The town on Monday nj ght
was blaze of light. The negroes held
great rejoicing. Europeans agree that
Gen. GOrdOn's proclamation was the only
means Of saving themselves and the garri-
son. A fresh Bey Shilook negro. who won
the decoration of the Legion of Honor un-
der Marshal BaZaine in Mexico, has been
appointed commander Of the troops at
KhartOum. All the Soundanese troops
viii stay at KhartOum, and the white
troops will 90 to 0mdurman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21

MINNEAPOLIs. MINI, Feb. 2O.-Three
out of four stages due IN Lamoure, Oak,
yesterday have not been heard from. and
1t is believed that the drivers and passen-
gers perished in the blizzard. The Ellen
dale coach was found half way between
Lamoure and Yankton turned bottom side
up and the driver was found in a house
two miles distant badly frozen. He had
no passengers. NJ. J. Sanders started
with lady passenger from Lamoure
about the same time, and they have not
since been heard from.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21

COLUMBUS, GA, Feb. 2O.-A special
from Goodwater, Ala, says that a fire
occurred there last night and DESTROYED
twenty-four buildings. including stores.
dwellings, hotels, the depot and telegraph
Office. Among the principal losers are j.
D. Estes, Simpson & Gray, the Exchange
Hotel, R. & NJ. Herzfeld, j. L. Simpson.
smith Bros, Caldwell, the Milton Hotel.
J. H. McCraw, j. II. Thornton, L. L. Raw
& Co., and Z. L. VanSandout. The most
office and express office were burned. The
loss is 100000. The insurance is very
small
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-21
a Town SMept hY Fire-

ST. JOINS, N. F., Feb. 2O.-A fire al
Charlotteston, p. E. l., this morning de.
stroyed all business places on the south
side Of Queens square and the post office
The loss is $3.50, 900 and the insurance
about 100000. The custom house was
burned. Another fire has broken out on
the northern side Of Kent street, and ii
may prove serious. No particulars have
as yet been received.