The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-19
GOULD'S HEAVY LOSS.
His Generosity to the Farmer-Condi-
ton of the Injured.

His Generosity to the Farmer-Condi-
ton of the Injured.
BLACKsHEAR, GA, March 1S.-The tres
tie over Hurricane creek is rapidly being
reconstructed. There are 300 hands at work
under the personal supervision of Supt.
Fleming, and Messrs. MCGEE, Reed, Dick
son and others, and trains will be running
over it by tomorrow night. Work was
delayed, however, for several hours this
evening by the falling of five bents,
woundlng four negroes at work
on the trestle, and E. P. Hawkins,
who has charge of a bridge gang,
breaking one of his legs and inf1icting other
painful injuries or him. He is conscious
aud is not thought to be fatally injured.
Two of the negroes were badly hurt, but
they will not die. The trestle is 400 feet
long and 300 feet was completely torn down
by the wrecked train Work has been going
on all day and will continue through the
night.
GoULDS DEPARTURE.
George J. Gould and wife left at 10 o'clock
this morning on a special car for Jackson
VILE Mrs. Gould was somewhat better this
morning, but was unable to walk to the
train, and was carried to her car by Drs.
Fernandez, of Jacksonville, and Whatey,
" A'iA~hSASoi. IAGi VIII DC ul6b Ill OdGh-
sonville by Jay Gould, father of George
He will escort them to Fernandina, where
his yacht is now stationed Mr.. Gould's
loss by the wreck is estimated at about
S., 900. Mrs. Gould lost one ring
which cost 81 900, besides a handsome neck
lace and other valuables. Mr. Gould lost
fine gold watch and chain, money of an
amount not known, and everything in the
clothing line, except what he had on, even
nil hot 10 = L..
clothing, however.
A FARMER IN LUCK.
He paid farmer who happened to be on
the spot with his cart S35 to bring his valise
to town. The old gentleman accepted the
amount very reluctantly. Mrs Gould was
very much pleased with Blackshear and the
kind treatment received at the hands of the
ladies, and spoke of visiting here again, but
hoped it would be under more
pleasant circumstances. She presented the
5-year-old girl of Mrs. Louise Converse.
Lilly Stewart Converse, with S2D bill be
fore leaving this morning with which to
buy her pin in remembrance of her, the
little girl having completely won the love
of MIR. Gould as well as his wife.
MISS SIMPSONS CONDITION.
Miss Alice Simpsons condition is still
very critical, though better than this morn
| recovery. She is suffering with a lung
trouble and has suffered internal injuries
and broken leg.
H. B. King and wife are still here. He
was hurt internally and is unable to leave
| his bed. Mrs. King was only slightly
bruised about the face.
The pocket book of Mrs. Kelly, who was
killed yesterday, was found to-day. 1t con-
! tanned three checks and two railroad tickets.
1t had evidently been robbed, as she was
supposed to have had at least $50 or SIS
j. 7. Ray, of Dale's Mill, formerly of this
place, who was killed instantly IN the wreck,
was buried here to-day. Mr. Ray received
no injuries except that his neck was broken
1t is a mystery how it occurred. The
funeral was largely attended, and was one
of the Saddest ever Witnessed here.
Matte Ray, the 10year-oid daughter of
Mr.. Ray, is thought to be better, She had
a hip dlslOcated and is injured internally.