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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
COTTON COMMISSIONS.
Rivalry Between the New York and
New Orleans Exchanges.
Ne,o York Commercial Bulletin.

At the Cotton Exchange Thursday,
two petitions to the Board of Managers
were being numerously signed. One
asked for an amendment to the commits
sion laws, providing for rebate of not
more than seven cents per bale to agents
whose names shall be registered on the
books of the Exchange, on payment of
fee to be fixed by the Board of Mana
gers. Also, that the same rebate be
given to agents in the city. The other
petition was the same, but asks that the
rebate be ten cents.
This is another effort to attach the
agents to the Exchange. 1t is claimed
that the agents are Withdrawing or pre-
pairing to withdraw their business from
the New York Exchange. and are at
taching themselves to the New Orleans
Exchange which is holding out extra
inducements for their business. The
New Orleans commission is 25 cents per
bale on country business, with 124 cents
rebate TO agents. The recently defeated
proposition for associate members was
one measure to counteract the competi-
ton of New Orleans, and the present
proposition of rebates to agents is an
other One agent has been heretofore
allowed in each town, but this provides
for no restriction of agents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
The government
National Cotton Planters AssOcia
tiOD.
Net0 Orleans Democrat

Whether it was hint furnished by
the imposing and national character of
the gathering, or the result of previous
deliberation, it was at all events proper
and commendable act on the part of the
Cotton Planters Association to give
themselves the prefix of National" in.
stead of Mississippi Valley" The cotton
planting interest extends beyond the
Mississippi valley and numbers among
its staunchest advocates and most illus
trlous exponents the great States of
Texas, Alabama and the Carolinas. An
association aiming to represent this in
terest should not be local or sectional in
its character, but should embrace within
its scheme and enlist in its councils
and its efforts the whole area in which
the interest finds dwelling place. We
think the new name more faithfully indi-
Gates the essence and purpose of the or
ganization, and we congratulate the cot
ton planters on having adopted it.
The closing, or, rather, the full re-
ports of the proceedings are not yet
made up, and hence we cannot take
thoroughly comprehensive view of the
event and its significance, but enough
has already transpired to indicate very
clearly that the meeting has been one
of great importance, not only on ac-
count of what it has accomplished,
but on account of the still greater things
it promises. 1t is difficult to estimate
the beneficial results that will. flow
from an organized action on the part
of the planters. The great questions of
industrial economy which can be effec.
lively and practically treated only
through the medium of concerted effort,
will now be brought home to individuals
and made the objects of a powerful and
active solicitude, literally irresistible in
its force. Results will flow which, with
out this organization, would have been as
unattainable as the ingcrutable stars The
interests of the vast army of producers
will be protected, their rights guaran..
teed and their influence asserted. Agri-
culturists will become familiar with the
questions of capital, of labor, of immi-
grafton, of transportation, of relations
with the mIddlemen, of science and
progress as bearing upon their avoca.
tions; and they will have behind them
the machinery for giving voice TO their
aspirations and effect to their demands.
Altogether we regard the meeting at
Memphis as having surrounded with the
happiest auspices this most important
undertaking of the decade. We recog-
nize with satisfaction the dignifying and
elevatlng tendency of intelligent organi-
zation. and we hope that this tendency
will find its fullest and broadest realiza-
ton in the development of the National
Cotton Planters Association.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
Trouble In the Wigwam.
Boston Post.

1t will surprise no intelligent man that
the Cabinet is now found infected with
dissensions tending to dismemberment
sooner or later. Its principle of con-
struction was false, like that of attempt
ing to harmonic the party at large by
giving to each faction its supposed
is premier in rank and will be in fact.
The slaughter of Chandler by Mac Veagh
was severe blow at the primacy,
and if Mr.. Blaine can endure it
he is of different metal from
what he is generally supposed to be
made of. Either the Secretary of State
or Attorney General must quit. The
President cannot mould the conflicting
elements in his Cabinet after the manner
of Lincoln. The breach in his party is
too wide to be spanned by playing off
one man against another. Lincoln would
have failed in similar policy but for
the exigencles forced on all by
the war which necessarily kept the
eyes of each upon the common
dangers of the country. AS it was
there were severe conflicts among rival
chieftains, and it finally resulted in
retiring his Secretary of the Treasury by
making him Chief Justice. President
Garfield will soon be compelled to make
his choice among his constitutional adj
visers. In the present war with Conk-
ling it would seem rs if he must hold on
to Blaine for his own protection, for
without him the New York Senator
would prove victor in the contest, which
originated in the White House.
Should the Attorney General go
out, taking it as probable that the dis
sension between him and Blaine is ire
concilable, new force in Pennsylvania
would be added to the enemies of the
administration. 1t is nice little quarrel
all around the board But for the dis
grace which it reflects upon American
politics the condition would be very
amusing. Our Republican friends have
been accustomed to appropriating to their
exclusive use the overrulings of wise
Providence, and to attribute Democratic
defeat to that cause. If it would not
be impertinent we should like to know
of them what the leanings of Provi-
dence are about this time There is a
good deal of trouble in the wigwam evi-
IDENTIFY, and there is quite good authori-
ty for the observation that house di-
vided against itself cannot stand. Nor
is it probable that the new version will
afford much comfort in present emergen-
osoc
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JEROME PARK.
The a american Jockey Clubs Spring
Meeting.

JEROME PARK, N. Y, May 30-The
American Jockey Club opened its spring
meeting to-day with six excellent races.
The attendance was the largest and finest
In the history Of the association. The track
was In magnificent condition and the bet
ting taken as whole was very heavy.
The first race, one mile, had nine starters
and was won by TOpsY with comparative
ease by three lengths in 1863, Clarendon
second, Hermit third.
The second race, the great Metropolitan
stakes, handicap, one and a half miles,
had ten starters. Greenland won by a head
under the whip, with John Mccullough
second, Neufchatel third, Parole fourth.
Time 2:4011.
The third race was for the Welter Cup,
gentleman riders, three-quarters of mile.
Four started, Wind Up winning with ap-
s. eta second, Shadow Dance third.
The fourth race, free handicap for all
ages. one and one eighth miles, had seven
starters, and was won by Dank by head
and neck in 20l%, Sir Hugh second, Bill
Bruce third.
The fifth race was selling race, one
mile, and had four starters. Marathon won
by length In 1:47, Charley Gorham second,
Geranium third.
The last race, handicap steeple chase
over the usual steeple chase course, had
three starters, and was won by Highland
Fling by half length In 4:16, Disturbance
second, GlenliVen a bad third.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
THE OUTLOOK AT ALBANY
THE BOSSES AGAIN ON THE
GROUND.
Their Opponents Emboldsned-Thsy
Only Want Square Vote In Joint
COnventiOn-DOubtf Men Coming
Down Off the Fence-Conklingss
Backers Determined-The Assem-
bly, Calls a Caucus.

ALBANY, May 30.-Vlee President Ar
thur, ex Senators ConkliDg and Platt, and
several other leading stalwarts, reached
this city this morning and are at the Della
van House. There are very few members
OF the Legislature in the city, and there is
no excitement.
The suggestion Is made in some quarters
that the Legislature take a recess until
after the November election, and then come
together again and vote for two United
States Senators. 1t Is said that then mem
bers can vote more independently of the in
huences which now govern them, for the
reason that they would know the disposi-
ton OF their constituencies toward them.
IL they were renominated and reelected
then they would understand that their re-
spective positions now on the question were
approved. Ii they are not renominated or
not elected they can vote accordingly. This
plan is attributed to the stalwarts. The
administration supporters laugh at this
proposition as entirely insufficient. They
say they do not want to consider any plans
just now. All they want is a vote In joint
session. "No caucus, no plans. no ma
chine contrivaDces whatever"
II Conkling and Platt cannot get the now
requisite eighty votes, owing to the absence
of j. 8. Carpenter, they say they will ae-
cept their defeat. They do not claim as yet
that there will be eighty votes against the
resigning Senators. The fact Is no one
knows certainly how the vote will stand.
The administration section claim every mem
Der who has requested that his name be
taken from the call for a caucus as an op-
ponent of Conkling. The stalwarts at the
start put down come ninety names Of mem
bers on their call for caucus, and their
names crumbled away until the list con-
tanned only minority, or some fifty names.
But those who withdrew their names, OF
the most of them, never signed the paper
ostracising COnkling and PlatJ.
The administration men were jubilant
this evening over fresh accessiOns 70 their
ranks. Among them was Senator Mills, OF
Utica, who last week held aloof and would
not state his position. Messrs. Gorsline,
Boardman, j. NJ. Palmer and Gates, mem.
bers of the Assembly, who have been classi-
fed with the stalwarts, are now placed with
the administrationists. Other changes are
also anticipated, and the administrationists
all claim that the vote for Conkling
to morrow will show him to be in
a minority, in which case, they
say, he viii be abandoned entirely. On
the other hand, the stalwarts say be
will never be abandoned. That his true
friends will stand by him to the last az
firmly as the BOG did by Grant at the Chi
csgo Convention. Among those visiting
ex-senator Conkling this afternoon Wat
Gov Cornell. The interview lasted over ar
hour. The Conkling men In the Assembly
have called q caucus of the Republican
members of that body for to night to agree
upon candidates. The Senators are alse
respectfully invited to attend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31

MEXICAN Mexican off,
cials seem to be inspired with special
anxiety 20 offend the United States.
The arrest of citizens is one fact going to
show this, and the detention of an
American ship is another. Admiral
Wyman has been instructed to send a
man-of-war to inquire into this, and we
NAV be certain that the duty will be dis
charged with haste and resolution.
What, then, do the Mexicans mean? 1t
may be simply the stupidity and AFRO
gance of some of her officials; but we
think it indicates an intention to defeat
the railroad plans Of the company repre-
sented by Grant, and opposed in Mexico
by the anti-American party. What the
upshot will be we cannot predict, but
Mr.. Blaine will not suffer the peace to
be broken if he can help it, because it
would bring Gen. Grant to the front in
such a manner as to settle the RepHbli.
can succession in his favor.-N0J0Sk
Landmark.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
BANK SUSPENSION.
A Chattanooga Institution TO Wind
Up Its Affairs.

CHATTANOOGA, May 30.-The Discount
and Deposit Bank, Of this city, has the fol-
lowing notice posted on its closed doors
this morning:
This bank deems 1t best for
the interests of all concerned to wind up its
affairs and cease the business of banking,
and to that end the entire assets of the
bank have been assigned to T. N. McCon-
nell, s. A. Key and Edgar McKenny, to con-
vert into cash and pay all creditors without
preference. The assets OF the bank are
amply suf1cient to pay all its liabilities. II
from any cause they should not, the liabIli-
ty OF the stockholders under the terms of
the cnarter makes it absolutely certain that
every creditor will get every dollar due
him. The assignees will be able in day or
TWO TO give all information desired by
creditors, and will do SO.
signed, JOHN KING, President"
The unexpected assignment causes much
comment, the bank having received de-
posts to the closing hour on Saturday. The
liabilities are reported at $104 900, and the
available assets at S1O6 ,O00 Tomorrow
the assignees will pay 25 per cent Of all the
liabilities, and the balance will be paid as
quickly as the money can be realized from
the assets.
The stockholders are John King, Thomas
Crutchfeld, D. NJ. Bell and A. G. Burns
estate. The bank was organized in 1867.
The desire to retire from active business on
account of failing health is the reason given
by the stockholders for the assignment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
HORRIBLE SUICIDE.
ker-HIs Body Lying Undiscovered
In HIS own House for n Week.

BALTIMORE, May 3O.-Adolphus e. sehae-
fer, Jr., prominent cotton broker Of this
city, was found dead in his house to-
day. He left his office on Monday last, and,
not returning, his clerks supposed he had
gone to the country, where his family
were to spend the summer. For several
days a stencil arose from his house, and this
morning the police were called by the neigh
bors 10 investigate the cause. On breaking
into the house Mr.. Schaefer's body was
found sitting in chair in an advanced state
Of decomposition. He is supposed to have
died on Monday evening last. Mr.. Schaefer
was about forty years old and highly es-
teemed in business circles.
A jury of inquest was summoned and an
examination of the body discovered a small
pistol shot wound in his head, and a small
derringer pistol was subsequently found in
the room. The jury rendered verdict Of
suicide.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
FEDERAL DECORATION DAY.
General Observance at the North and
East

WASHINGTON, D. G. May 30.-Decoration
day was more generally observed through
out the North and East than In previous
years. 10 many of the principal cities
business was entirely suspended, and more
than usual pomp and holiday circumstance
characterized the commemorstion of the
event. At Philadelphia an especially
touching sight occurred. On Friday last
all the children took pots Of flowers to the
school to be distributed among the various
Grand Army posts, and this morning they
were transferred to carriages to be taken to
the various cemeteries. At mosG of the
schools the little ones assembled and in
accompanying the posts to the graves form
ed a pleasant relief to the dark blue uni
forms of the veterans.
ATLANTA, May 30.-The National Gene
tarY at Marietta was decorated day by a
large delegation of white and colored citi-
zens from Atlanta. The Fifth United States
Artillery, stationed here, participated, and
citizens, irrespective OF party and section,
joined in honOrs to the soldier dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
BRITISH TOPICS.
The Outlook In the TransVaal-The 9
Hyde Park Demonstration Put Of.

LONDON, May 80 "A dispatch from Dur
ban says: 'The feeling among the Loyal
lists throughout the Trsnsvaal is very dis
turbed. There are numerous reports of
Boer outrages since peace was established.
It is reported that the Beers attacked a
body Of natives and murdered ten Of the
number because they were loyal to the
Queen and working for the English. The
SwszIes, Zulus and Transvaal natives ex-
press their determination to fight the Beers
if they are left in complete possession of
the country"
The proposed meeting In Hyde Park yes
terday to protest against the arrests in Ire
land wac postponed. Mr. Parnell having
recommended that 1t be deferred until the
House OF Commons has voted on Mr.. Justin
McCarthy's motion to censure the govern
ment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
Hamhurr,s Freenort Privilege.

LONDON, May 80 "A Berlin cOrrespon-
lent saws; son finding his annexation de-
asns resisted by the Hamburg Senate and
House of Burgesses and bY the Reichstsg.
FRINGE Bismarck quickly concluded treaty,
which leaves Hamburg In possession Of its
coveted freeport privilege. The only change
sHectedis the restriction to a smaller area OF
ne privilege hitherto extending over the
sa're Hamburg territory, but as the area
lS.ainirg the privilege is large enough for
al purposes Of international commerce,
s'srything really remains in statu quo, ex-
S3epi that docks, warehouses and factories
dependent upon tariff immunities must be
tA1sfeued TO within the diminished free
&C district. Whether the alteration is
.yIln FOUR million pounds, the expenses OF
.llen Hamburg aud the German Parlis-
NJ, -slJ must defraY one half, is question
Ellc1 they must decide -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
A DOUBLE MURDER.
A Tramp Kills a Young Man I'm Ala
bama and is Shot In Prison by His
Cousin.

CHATTANOOGA, May 30.-A special to the
Times gives an account OF double murder
at Bridgeport, Alabama, yesterday, twenty
miles from Chattanooga. An Irish tramp
named Mehan, while bathing Saturday
morning with soma young men, be-
came angered because they spattered
him with mud, rushed for his knife,
and cut VIM. Copeland in the neck, causing
instant death. The tramp was seized and
bound hand and foot. and while in prison,
Sam Reese, a cousin of Copeland, slipped
up and shot Mehan through the head,
causing death Immediately. Reese escaped.
The two cousins are connected With the
wealthiest and most substantial families in
that neighborhood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
The Mining Engineers.

STAUNroN, VA, May 30.-The American
Institute of Mining Engineers met mere 70
dav- The members were welcomed at the
Opota House by Mayor Balthir on behalf
of the municipality, and by Hon. A. ID: ID.
stuart on behalf of the citizens. President
Metcalf responded for the institute, thank
inc the citizens for the cordial reception
given them. President Metcalf then read
Ria annual address. Several papers on
technical and scientific subjects were also
read and discussed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31

ONO KU-KLUx.-A special from
Richmond, Indiana, says: "A Ku-Klux
gang, supposed to be from Darke county,
Ohio, shot down two men in their door
ways at night in Darke county, and have
given Mr.. Timmons, farmer residing
near Palestine, Preble county, Ohio, no.
tice to leave, on penalty of death, after
having broken down his doors and
destroyed his household goods. They
have also served a similar notice on MIR.
limerick, living near the same place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31
A DUEL IN WEST VIRGINIA.
A Young Man Thought 30 Have
Been Killed by His Uncle.

CINCINNATI, May SO.-A special from
Charleston, W. Va, says: "Last Friday
John P. Nunley challenged George Nunley,
his nephew, nineteen years old, to fight q
duel. They met on Csmpsell's creek on
Saturday and George Nunley was shot in
the mouth before he fired shot. IL Is
thought ne cannot recover. Both are men
in good circumstances Ihe quarreI arose
about family matters"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-31

Music IN THE GRoTTo. ]. F..
Olmstead, the landscape gardener of the
capitol grounds, is in the city on one of
his flying trips, to look after the ''grot-
to" in the capitol grounds. One unique
feature he has introduced is music box
which plays dozen or more airs. 1t is
placed in one of the subterranean pas
sages of the grotto, and is run by water
power A water wheel being so placed
that it touches the spring of the music
box, and it is thus set in motion. Here
after. when Senators get angry or tired,
and they sometimes do, they can retreat
to the grotto and listen to the dulcet
strains of Come where my love lies
dreaming, or Mother, is the battle
over?"- Washington Star.
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CINCINNATI RACES.
second Day OF the Queen City Jockey
clubs Meeting.

CINCINNATI. May 30.-This was the sec
ond day of the Queen City Jockey Club
races at Chester Park.
The first event was a dash of one mile
aud quarter, for all ages, and resulted in
a dead heat between Enniskillen aud
Pacific, Alice Coulter third. Time 2:1O4.
A division was made Of the purse and pools.
The second race, for all ages, two mile
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During a thunder storm few miles
north of Williamsport, Pa, on Wednes-
day evening. two small boys. sons OF
John Fry, sought shelter under large
tree. They had been there but few
minutes when bolt of lightning struck
the tree. and the elder, aged about IL
wears. was killed. The other boy was
knocked senseless and remained in that
condition for some time, when he re-
covered. They had been herding cattle.
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-. LONDON, May 30.-The Paris correspond
n q the Daily Telegraph says: "George
!. er,ossou, the American billiardist, whom
- 4flsians thought dead, has resppeared
ss..-al 49, alu challenges NJ. Vignaux, the French
M pioD, 10 play a game for 10, 600 francs,
D. points mp Slosson offers to play on q
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An Ocean S,eamer Ashore.

r.-9SDoNr May 3O.-The Anchor Line
fFTEer Macedonia is ashore near the Null
NJ ~'VllFe Lighthouse, Scotland. She left
5se.I Iofk y Nay 10, for Glasgow, and went
s',e ms morning in q dense fog at $3.50.
N = aOId and engine room are full of water,
mere Is little prospect of floating her.