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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
Some New Points About MIR. BaIdwin's
SpeculatiOns

A gentleman who has long been inter-
ested in the affairs of the Louisville and
Nashville, says the New York Times of
the 23d inst, gave a new version of the
recent trouble in regard to ex-President
Baldwin yesterday. He said: 81 think
there must be some mistake about the
purchase by Mr.. Baldwin and his associ-
ates for their individual account of $780,
coo of city bonds, which, after heavy de-
cline, they saddled on the Louisville and
Nashville at the purchase price. This, l
think, you will find to be the story: Two
years or so ago Baldwin and E. II. Green
bought of the city of Louisville, KY, in
their individual capacity and for their
own account and personal profit,
$1,OOO,OOO of Louisville and Nashville
stock at about so. After holding the stock
for several months and witnessing a
heavy decline in it they turned it over to
the company at the original purchase
price. Mr.. Baldwin restored S206, 900 on
account of the losses. 1t would be inter-
esting to know what became of the re-
mainder Of the enormous speculative in-
terest. l understand that the company
has taken what remains Of the purchases
of stock for the pool. The stock was all
bought, and is held on margin. If the
pool were to liquidate at the present
prices the loss would be between $3.50, 900
and $500,0O0. Win the company assume
this loss with the further large contin-
gent liability in the event of an additional
decline, or will it hold Baldwin response
BILE?
"Mr. Baldwin speculated also in the
bonds Of the company, in which there was
a large pool. These bonds were also pur-
chased on margin. The query naturally
arises whether the company furnished
the money for the margins, as in the case
of the stock operations. Not content with
these transactions, Mr.. Baldwin exc
cuted notes of the company to take up the
second mortgage bonds falling due last
November, instead Of selling in the mar
ket S2,00O,00G general mortgage bonds
specifically reserved in the treasury of
the company to retire the seconds. The
general mortgage bsnds have declined
from 81 and 96 to 50. Who is to bear the
loss of this peculiar financiering?
''Jay Gould, believe, says that when
he entered the directory the company had
5000 shares of its own stock in its treas
ury. When trouble came on Mr.. Gould
looked over the stock and found $500
shares missing. He insisted on Mr.. Bald
win restoring the lacking stock. Gould
was in the pool with Baldwin. Mr.. Bald
win is still kept in the board, because his
associates, or majority of them, were
interested in his operations"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
BLAINEs DIANGUVERING.
Conferences Held with Logan and Ali
sOn-Sherman BIaine's Second Choice

Conferences Held with Logan and Ali
sOn-Sherman Blaine's Second Choice.
WAsHINErON, May 25.-The Blaine
managers have picked out John Stewart,
the Pennsylvania Independent candidate
for Governor year or two ago, as the
man to present Mr.. BIaine's name to the
Chicago convention. Mr.. Stewart is a
fine orator. William II. West, of Ohio,
has been selected to second the nomina-
ton. Mr.. Blaine did not 90 to church
this morning. Instead, he drove to Sena-
tor AllisOn's. Alter a talk with him
he went to Senator LOgan's, where he
spent an hour. 1t seems to be under
stood that Mr.. Blaine will get so much of
Senator Logan's strength as Senator
Logan can deliver after the delegates
tire of voting for him (LOgan). Messrs.
Blaine, Logan and Sherman seem to be
fighting President Arthur together. Mr..
Blaine is expected to turn his strength
over to Senator Sherman. Senator Sher-
man is the second choice of a large num-
Der of Southern delegates who remember
his past faVOrs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
AN INDIAN GRAVEYARD.
Strange Objects Found in Metropolis
of FORGOTTEN Races.

SbfanRe ODJecJS EOunu IN a NecrOpOl1s
of Forgotten Races,
About eight miles north of Little Rock,
on the banks of Bayou Meto, says a Lit
tie Rock, Ark, special of the Goth inst.
to the Cincinnati IimeS-Stdr, is situated
an old landmark in the shape of an Indian
graveyard. Itis a metropolis of forgotten
races and has long been regarded with
fear by the children and superstitiOus of
the neighbOrhoOd. Many curious tales of
ghosts fitting about at night have gained
credence from such sources, and those
who have less belief in such things have
unconsciOusly quickened their steps if
darkness caught them in its vicinity.
1t was in this bed of antiquities that E.
w. Murphree and two others found them
after soaking rain had deluged the sur
face OF the earth, and as they stood in the
grewsOme place and looked about, some
thing glittered in the fair rays of the
sun that struggled there. Mr.. Murphree
stopped and picked up two shining objects,
which proved to be two plates of solid
gold, ill-shaped, something like harp and
about the size of trade dollar. They
seemed to have been suddenly washed out
of the ground. Heretofore bones. teeth
and whole skeletons of human beings,
besides quantities of Indian crockery,
pots, vases, ETC., in all shapes and sizes,
have been found. The last curious and
valuable find has created considerable
excitement, and thorough investigation
of the contents Of this Indian graveyard
is to be made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
MOBILES WITH sMALLFoRTUNEs
LabOuchere's Description of "A Ducal
Entertainment at DarDstadt.

LabOuchere's Description of a DucaI
Entertainment at Darn stadt.
l was once attached to the legation
which was accredited to the extinct Ger
man Confederation that used to sit at
Frankfort. The legation was also accred-
tied to the Grand Duke of Darmstadt, and
two or three times year we had to 90
over to Darmstadt to figure at state ball.
| remember that l was at first somewhat
astonished to remark that the guests ar
rived in cOveys, until it was explained to
me that, as none of his Serene Highness'
subjects had carriages, it was the kindly
habit Of the potentate, when he gave d
ball, to send a conveyance round the town
and bring his guests by omibus loads.
l still think with awe and reverence of
these august creatures. Every one of
them was noble, for none but mobiles were
regarded as fitting guests for the Grand
Ducal fetes. The Minister in whose suite
| went was, it was known, fond of whist,
and it was felt that an English diploma
tist could hardly be expected to play the
game for less than florin points Us. Sd. J.
Such stakes, however, the fortune Of no
Darmstadt nobeman could stand. A sort
of joint purse was therefore formed, which
was entrusted to the three best whist
players of the Grand Ducal Court, and
these champions encountered the English
man. 1t was amusing to watch the anX-
iety depicted on all cOuntenances; when
the Minister won, all was gloom; when he
lost, counts and countesses, barons and
baronesses skipped about in high glee,
like the hills of the Psalmist
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
The Feeling in the Orient Over the Sup
Elemental Restriction Bill.

The Feeling in the Orient Over the Sup
Elemental Restriction Bill.
The supplemental bill to restrict Chi
nese immigration, says a Washington
special to the Philadelphia Press, is pend
ing before the Senate Committee on For
eign Relations, and it is expected that the
committee will make a favorable report
on it at an early day. The Secretary of
State has sent letter to the committee
enclosing a communication received at
the State Department from Minister John
Russell Young. In this letter Mr.. Young
says that. he has been told by the Chinese
Foreign Office that the Imperial authorI-
ties are not responsible for the issue of
fraudulent certificates to subjects of China
intending to come to America, and that
the government was ignorant of the is
suing of these certificates until its atten-
tion was directed to the matter by Ameri-
can consular and diplomatic officers.
According to Mr.. Young's letter, the
persons responsible for this breach of
faith are importers of Chinese labor. AS
surances have been given that the Impe-
rial authorities will do all in their power
to prevent any violations of the immigra-
ton act. Senator Miller saws that in his
opinion the Chinese Government is indif-
ferent whether the supplemental act is
passed or not, and that the friendly rela-
lations existing between the two countries
will not be disturbed by anv action to
prevent Chinese immigration that Con-
gress may see 1T to take.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
NIUSTY WITH AGE.
The SplendOr of Ancient Rome as De-
scrihad In 1912.

The SplendOr of Ancient Rome as De-
scribed in 1912.
Mr.. j. p. Smith of Carondelet, while
searching among some family books and
papers day or two since, says the st.
Louis Republican, brought to light
quaint and curious old book bearing the
title "Antique Urbis Splendor'' and dated
in the year 1912. 1t is a collection from
the works of the Roman sculptor and
artist, Jacob Taurus. The illustrations
are printed from very elaborate wOod-cuts
finished in very artistic style. The
minuIest details are faithfully carried
out, and more interesting collection it
would be difficult, to find. 1t was printed
at Rome, and by the permission of the
sovereign pontitf and other Princes. It is
dedicated to Sgismund III. of Poland.
and the frOntispiece reminds the reader
that "Rome was the ornament OF the
whole world" Horatius at the bridge
aud Mutius ScaeYolO thrusting his hand
into flame Of fire and half dozen other
other page. After these pages follows a
dedication to Pope Clement VIII. Then
follow 100 pages of engravings showing
Rome in panorama; the renowned places
of her history in separate views, the
Coliseum, the various temples, ETC., and
representations of scenes on great public
occasions, triumphs, sacrifices, etc. Each
page is a chapter in itself, and the old
volume bound in sheepskin a most valu-
able relic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
FOR BATTING THE HORSE.
A Man who Remembered a Bill of Forty
Cents Thirteen Years.

A Man who Remembered Bill of Forty
Cents Thirteen Years.
An occupant of one of the offices in City
Building, says the Rutland (Mass.) Her
aid, told Friday evening little anecdote
that we reproduce: 1.-The first part of
the story took place just about thirteen
years before the main event that l am
going to tell you about. l was a young
fellow and was taking girl to ride. We
drove into Greene to party in winter.
We got out at the house where the party
was to be, played games for half an hour,
kissed the girls, perhaps, and then
wrapped up and drove home. Well, sir,
thirteen years afterwards, a number of
years ago, man dropped into my store.
He said, How dye do and so did l. He
said, Your names B, amt itY Said
l, Yes Let's see,' said he, you was out
to my house to a party, warn't you,
oncep Yes, sir; and had a good time,'
said |. Then the old fellow drew a piece
of paper out Of his pocket and passed it
to me. you owe me a little bill, don't
you? It's all writ down on the paper
The paper was bill for forty cents for
batting the horse thirteen years before. /
made him sit down and reckon interest
before paid him, and then 1 told him to
get right out of the store"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
A millionaire i'm TrnnhIe

Proceedings were entered in court here
to-day by hquidators of the Exchange
Bank, says Montreal special of the 23d
inst, against Alexander Buntin, the mil
lionaire paper manufacturer, formerly
Director of the bank, for drawing out.
several days after the bank suspended.
$1,000 In gold which he had to his credit.
The Dominion banking act makes sucb An
act criminal offense, as well as render
ing the party responsible for the amount
so obtained to be returned. The accused
has heretofore stood so high that a charge
against him causes astonishment. More
developments are expected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
TEXAS GOES FOR TILDEN.
THREE QUARTERS OF THE
COUNTY CONVENTIONS HELD.

President Arthur Confident That He
viii go Into the Chicago Convention
with at Least 375 Votes at His Back
Hopeful but Not Positive of Nomina-
tiOn.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-President Ar
thur goes to Annapolis tomorrow with
Secretary Chandler and a party. They
will be the guests of the Superintendent
of the Naval Academy. On Thursday or
Friday he will go to New York and will
be there on Decoration Day, returning
here previous to the meeting of the Ma
tional Convention in Chicago. The Presi-
dent maintains keen interest in the re-
suit of the convention but his mind is
placid. He believes that as many as 375
votes will be cast for him in the conven-
tion, and thinks it quite possible that he
may be nominated, but of course he does
not feel sure of that result.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
CORNER LOT O'CONNOR.
How a Penniless Printer Amassed a
Fortune of 81, 100000.

About fifty years ago penniless Irish
printer, Owen O'Connor, came to this
city, says the New York Times, of the
oath inst. He saved few thousand dol
lars and began speculating in damaged
imported hardware, which he bought at
underwriters sales. He soon had a re-
tail hardware store, in Catherine street,
which he subsequently turned into an ad-
iunct of wholesale store in Liberty street.
His next ventures were In real estate.
All his purchases were advantageous to
him, and he developed popularity
soon caused him to be dubbed in the real
estate market "Corner Lot 0COnnOr."
Twenty years ago he was estimated to be
worth over $1,000,000. About five years
back he was robbed of $4,000 in Hannibal
and st. Joseph bonds while,he was carry
ing them to his home, having been unable
to stuff them into his safe in safe deposit
c0mpany's vault because there were so
many other bonds in it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
DIR. Penn Sentenced to Hang.

NEW ORLEANS, May PA special
from Hazlehurst, Miss, says: ''Argu-
ment on the motion for a new trial in the
case of DIR. Robert G. Penn, convicted of
having murdered r. B. Rials on April s.
last, was commenced Saturday morning.
and had continued several hours when it
was discovered that the prisoner was not
present, Whereupon the Sheriff brought
him from jail and the argument was be-
gun anew, continuing till a late hour.
The motion for new trial was Overruled
and the prisoner was sentenced to be
hanged on July 8. The case will be ap-
pealed to the Supreme Court.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
Deaths Harvest at Port ROYAL.

PORT ROYAL, S. c., May 25.-J. D. Ma
nett, prominent and prosperous mer-
chant Of this town, was stricken with
apopleXy on Friday night and died this
morning at 8 80 O'Clock. He did not re-
cover consciousness until the moment of
his death. He was native of New York,
but has been a resident of Port Royal for
many years. He was partner in the
firm Of Schefer 81 Manett. He was a
warden OF the town, and has ever been
one of the mOstpublic spirited of our citi-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
WHITE HOUSE PARK CONCERTS.

President Arthur Notifies ObjectiOna-
BILE Characters that They are Not
Wanted.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The President
has done very good thing in causing all
Improper characters to be carefully ex-
cluded from the White House grounds
during the musical performances on Sat
urday evenings. Lieut., Arnold last week
received instructions to that effect. Such
of the demi-mOnde as were known were
notified to absent themselves. The result
was great improvement in the charac-
ter Of the assembly last evening. 1t seems
to be the determination of the President to
turn these Saturday afternoon concerts
into fashionable gatherings. The men,
bers of the Cabinet are now to be seen
moving about among the audience on the
green, and many well known ladies of So
ciety grace these occasions with their
presence. President Arthur had quite
reception on the south balcony yesterday
afternoon, and many ladies and gentle
men paid their respects to him there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
EDITORIAL EXCURsIONIsTs.
MissOurians in AtIanta-TwO Recep.
tions Contrasted.

mlBsOuIlAus IN ALlanGd-IWO heCep-
tions COntrasted.
ATLANTA, May pa special train
with 100 Missouri editors, some of whom
were accompanied by their wives and
daughters, reached Atlanta this morning
by the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad. They were on the way
to Florida, and after spending the greater
portion of the day in this city left in the
afternoon for Jacksonville. The excur-
siOnists are making the trip as the guests
Of the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad. Their arrival occa-
stoned no stir and they left almost unob-
served. The New England editors met
with warm reception, and
everything was done that could
be thought of TO entertain
them. There were no carriages, no COM
mittees and no receptions for the Mis-
souri, editors. They had to take care of
themselves as best they could. The con-
trast between the reception of the New
Englanders and those who were here to-
day is quite striking in view of the fact
that the latter were informed as to the
manner in which the former were treated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
WAsHINGTON,s TOMB.
The Regents of Mount Vernon Intend to
Have it Repaired.

AAahC II ANClffAAEtus
Mr.. W. w. Corcoran was among the
large party of eXcursionists who visited
Mount Vernon yesterday, says the Wash
ington Post Of the oath inst. The council
held its third meeting of this session in
the morning. The reports of the Vice Re-
gents were read and found in order. and
the showing from the various States repre-
sented was very favorable. An important
subject considered was the necessary re-
pairs to the tomb. After a close inspec-
ton of the tomb, the council decided to
accept an estimate made by Mr.. Emmset.
of Baltimore, for its thorough restoration,
and be was Instructed to begin the work
at once. 1t was also resolved to macada-
die the road leading from the tomb to the
wharf, and as far as possible make the
drive up the steep hill more comfortable.
Resolutions of regret for the death of Mrs.
Barry, Vice Regent of Illinois, were
passed. 1t decided to change the order of
farming at Mount Vernon and abandon
the cultivation of cereals. The arabic
land will be devoted to pasturage for the
raising of pure bred Ayrshire cattle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
a CITY REEKTNG WITH FILTH.
The Condition of New Orleans as De-
scribed by a Clergyman.

The Condition of New Orleans as De-
scribed by a Clergyman.
At the meeting of the New Orleans Aux
iliary Sanitary Association on the 22d
inst, says New Orleans special, the san
itary condition of the city was pretty
thoroughly discussed. DR.. Robert A. Hol-
land, rector of Trinity Church, stated that
gentleman connected with one of the
largest business interests of the country,
while on a recent visit to this city, de-
sired to make a thorough examination of
its worst portions after having been shown
its most favored. The reverend gentle
man then related the experience of a trip
made by the gentleman and himself
through Burgundy, Franklin, Lib
ertY, and North Robertson streets,
where blocks of garbage reeking
with the OdOr of dead chickens and cats,
offended both the nostrils and the eye.
Thence they went through st. Louis,
North Galvez and North Roman, and
never before had he seen such evidences
of filth in any civilized city, not even in
Cairo nor in ConstantinOple. They next
visited Clio street from VillieTe to Clai-
borne, and the dumping grounds, the
climax of the whOfe. Hereafter when he
should refer to the degradatiOns of sin he
could say they stand in the nostrils like
Clio street. lie dId not believe there was
another city on the globe where such
sights would be permitted, and he could
not understand how any municipal gov
ernment, no matter of what party, could
tacitly allow the citizens to be murdered
through negligence and ignorance.
Considerable time was taken up in dis
cussing the best, if there was any, method
of reaching the City Council, so that
through them the city can be cleaned.
The general impression appeared to be
that nothing could be expected of the au-
thorities in charge who have just re-en-
tered office for another term of four years,
in spite of the efforts of three-fourths Of
the voters of the city to dislodge them.
The Board of Health has already directed
the attention of the sanitarians to the
filthy condition of the city, and asked for
financial aid. Since the city officers, to
whom such work belongs, seem indts-
posed to do anything, the only hope seems
to be in Major Burke, Director General of
the Exposition, who will enforce compli-
ance with his demand for clean city as
an absolute necessity, on account of the
great gathering Of strangers coming here
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26

WASHINGTON, May 25.-To-day's base
ball games resulted as follows:
AT Chicago-Chicago 0, Baltimore Unions)
4.
At Columbus, Ohio-COlumbus 5, st. Louis 2.
At anapolis-Indianapolis l, Louisville
5.
AT Cincinnati-Cincinnati (Unionsl l, Key
stones Z.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26

BALTIMORE, May 25.-The corner stone
Of the new Roman Catholic chapel, st.
Charles BoTromeo, was laid this afternoon
at the corner of Baker and Gilmore streets.
in the northwest section of the city, in the
presence of a great throng. The corner
stone was laid by Bishop Gross, Of Savan-
nah, who preached the sermon. Pastor
Rev. Father Corrigan was assisted by
Vicar General McColgan, Father John
Foley, Father Bartlett, and other clergy
men from the Jesuit college.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
WORK OF THE FLAMES.
A Vesev Street Confectionery Estab
lishment Gutted by Fire.

NEW YORK, May PA destructive
fire occurred early this morning in build
ing No. % Vesey street, occupied by E.
Greenfield & Son, manufacturers of con-
fectionery, whose factory in Barclay street
was destroyed by fire in 1877 with the loss
of more than a dozen lives. The fire was
caused by an explosion of flour dust, and
the flames had gained great headway be-
fore the fire department arrived in re-
sponse to a general alarm sent out at
3 O'Clock this morning. After three hours
hard work the fire was finally brought un-
der control. 1t had extended to two ad-
joining buildings, Nos. 80 and "a, causing
considerable damage. The entire loss is
probably over $50 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
Four Persons KiIIed and seYen Ininred.

SAVANNAH, N. Y, May 25.-The
West Shore Railroad train No. "a,
from the West, due here at $3.50 O'Clock
last night, was to have met west-bound
extra 81 at this place. No. "a, supposing
No. 5l was on the side track, came down
at the rate of 80 miles an hour and struck
No. 81, which had not got on the siding,
completely demolishing one coach and
part Of another. -Four persons were killed
and seven injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-26
LOUIsIANA's DEULGE.
Thirteen Inches of Rain Since the 1
Instant-A Gloomy Outlook,

IHIIIttH IuCHts OF haln Since the Ist
Instant-A Gloomy Outlook.
NEW ORLEANS, May Pa dispatch
from Coushatta, Louisiana, says the
heaviest rains on record have fallen DUR
ing the past ten days. The total rainfall
since the 1st instant has been nearly 13
inches. The river is higher than for a
number OF years. 1t rose inches during
the past "a hours, overlooking plantations
and sending stock to the hills. The crops
are suffering from continuous rains and
hands are unable to work. The prospects
are more gloomy than for years. All the
creeks and bayOus of any consequence
are swelling into immense proportions.
Planters and business men are very much
discouraged. The river at Fulton has
risen u feet since last Tuesday.