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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21
Responsibility for Damaging Rumors


H. B. Hollins & Co, of Wall street, arc
trying to have the Foreign and Domestic
News Association indicted for
publishing that they had failed.
a good many of the Wall street
bankers and brokers are supporting
Hollins & Co. in this prosecution of the
news association. They say that when
ever there is an uneasy feeling in fnan-
cial circles a crop of rumors affecting the
credit of different houses is started on the
street, and that these rumors often do an
immense amount of harm.
But who are responsible for the rumors2
This question will be answered pretty
satisfactorily probably before the Hollins
prosecution closes. There are good rea-
sons for saying that brokers themselves
and spectators are responsible for them.
They start them for the purpose of in
huencing the stock market.
Brokers were the ones that first cir
culatcd the rumors that H. B. Hollins &
Co. had failed. The news association
was unfortunate in accepting statements
of brokers. H. B. Hollins & Co sent to
be read in the stock exchange a letter
denying that there was any foundation
for the story that they were in financial
difficulties. As soon as the name OF The
firm was mentioned, and before the pur-
port of theletter was understood brokers
rushed to the telephones and announced
TO their respective houses that Hollins 81
Co. had gone up" 1t is true, they cor
rected their reports when they discovered
their mistake, and SO did the news asso-
citation. And, it seems, that the news
association based its publication on the
reports sent from the stock exchange by
the brokers.
The grand jury is now trying to find
out who started the rumor that caused
HoHins & Co. to make a denial that they
were in trouble II is alleged that the
rumor originated in this way. When
bankers and brokers We're falling in Wall
street a couple OF weeks ago Hollins 81
Co., il is said, sent a circular to their
customers saying they were financially
sound, Notwithstanding the misfortunes
that had overtaken some other houses,
One Of the parties who received this cir
cular was curious to know why it was
sent out, and he sent his clerk to Hollins
* Co. for an explanation, but it is de
clared, no explanation was made.
If this story is true Hollins & Co. them
selves furnished the slender foundation
which was made the basis Of the original
rumors Their circular declaring their
financial sOundness started an inquiry
that WAS not frankly answered and their
letter 10 the stock exchange. DENYING the
rumOrs. being an unprecedented act.
caused the story that was damaging 10
% them 20 be- started
o. viii b. a good thing II this prosecu-
tlon which HoiliHs 81 90. have begun, re-
sllfs iu making brokers and spectators
more careful about making reports affect.
iHg the credit NJ houses and ineividuals
1bey are me once Nho orc guilty Of the
Nroug-00ing. and thaJ faci wlll be pretty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21
The sohoolmaster in Action.

From the Springfield Republican Und).
With Congressman Wilson of West Virginia
as chairman of the ways and means commit
tee IN the next congress, the dreadful
spectacle of a genuine college professor fran
ing tariff bill for this great country will be
presented to the people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21
He Didn't Bring It Home.

After the return of the drummer from his
travels his young wife explored his grip with
an expectant face, says the New York Press.
Failing to find that OF which she was appar-
entity in search, she turned to him and said:
Where is the jag2"
The WHAT" he asked in establishment
The Jag Mrs. Lucas says her husband
saw YOU in Chicago with a lovely lag on
Whatever it is you are not wearing It, and it
isn't in your grip"
20 that's all right. left it at the ONCE.
BY the way, saw handsome spring hat in
the milliners store downtown. II you care we
will go downtown and you can look at 1t, and
il you like il you can have it."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21

sober fact, that a few days ago when Mr.
Secretary Smith got ready TO go to the
white house, his saddle horse WASH /
ready on the spot, he couldn't catch a
cab, and no street car could catch him
So ne struck out up + street for the cabi-
net meeting, nine blocks away, where he
arrived on time The question arises,
why is Dir. Smith pracdcing sprinting,
Has the Conyers postollice matter any
thing to do with it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21

1t is rumored that Col. Charles H. Jones,
late of Florida, who the other day slipped
of the editorial tripod in the St. Louis
Republic Office, will shortly start a. morn
ing paper of his own in st. LOUIS IN oppo-
sition to the Republic Whether or not
there is truth in the rumor only time will
tell; though it goes without saying that
the peppery colonel will soon again be
driving quill for the enlightenment Of
the human race.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21

Chicago has sent a bill for $500 to the
state department at. Washington for the
entertainment of the Duke of Veragua at
Washington, so it is said. If the report
is true, Chicago is really a SMALLER
town than people would like to believe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21

The great fair at Chicago will not be
opened today. Before next Sunday it is
to be hoped that the Sabbatarians will
have devised for keeping the gates closed
some scheme better than the ordering out
of the troops of the regular army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-21
CURRENT COMMENT.
A Reasonable REQUEST.

From the Washington Post Qnd).
Perhaps China will ask for permission to
send over few missionaries to labor with our
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
Fourth Quarterly Confsrenoe

The fourth Quarterly Conference of
Asbury NJ. f. Church was held on
Friday evening The attendance of
the officials wa unusually large, num-
Derlng twenty-five or more. The rou-
tine or disciplinary questions occupied
most OF the time, the affairs of the
church, as per the reports of the diff
ferenC officials, being after the same
order as previous years In the order
OF new business, the matter of setting
Oh the chapel at Smyrna Landing to
AppOqulnimink circuit, IS coutempla-
ted by the Presiding Elder, after the
pastor shall have changed his residence
from Blackbird to Smyrna was dis
cussed, but without taking action.
leaving this to what may appear after
years trial for the best OF all con.
cerned. John H. HofFecker was re-
elected District Steward, to represent
the district at the Annual Conference.
and Jas. 7. HOflecker rejected Record
ing Secretary. On motion the following
committee was appointed to receive the
new minister, who shall be appointed
to this charge at the session of the Con.
ference to be held in Middletown next
March, viz: Joseph Smithers, John II.
Hoifecker, A. l.. Huds III, Geo. d. Col.
Inns and l.. NJ. Price. The question of
inviting the Wilmington Conference TO
hold its session of 1894 in this town was
named by member, and after a mo-
ments talk, q resolution was uuani-
mously adopted instructing the pastor
to extend such invitation to the
Conference. A member arose and
laid on the table for the secretary
to read, a series of resolutions. remark.
ing that they might be of benefit to the
pastor in his new field, and, as is the
custom OF such papers at the close of a
pastorate, adopted without question as
a send-ofI.
These resolutions had embodied in
them that they "be published in the
SMYRNA TIMES and Peninsula Metho-
dtSt." In obedience with this action of
the official body, we had them in due
process on the cOmpositOr's case to
appeaF in this issue, as furnished bv
the secretary. who did his dutv
promptly and to the letter.
Having been thus adopted by an off.
clal body, they were no Longer the
property of an individual, but of the
Conference, the proper custodian being
the secretary, to obey its instructions,
But 1t seems the mover of the resoln.
ton. with the knowledge of the party
to whom they referred, furnished them
TO near paper to be published in ad.
vance of the papers the Quarterly Con.
ference ordered, with that particular
resolution left out, or at least so 1t an.
peared. If it was left out in the man
uscrlpt furnished, it was in a certain
sense fraud upon the action of the
official body; il it was obtained by the
editor and that resolution eliminated.
it was IA violation of all editorial pro-
Priety' Their thus being published,
supplanting the TIMES in matters per.
tainiug to its own locality in violation
OF propriety and official action. makes |
II unnecessary on our part to bring
Ihem ont as supplemental way, and |
hence they do not appear.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
Delaware LegislatnrA.

The General Assembly reconyened
Monday. In the House Speaker White
man appointed Messrs. SALISBURY.
Hickman and Whlteman members of a
joint committee to settle with State
Treasurer Burnite and Auditor Bovce.
In accordance with the Governors
recommendation bill was introduced
amendatorY ct the Fugitive from Jus.
tice act. 1t provides for the delivery
to another State of fugitives upon pres.
entatiOn to the Governor of warrants
OF extraditiOn and does away v it'll the
requirement for submitting of additional
evidence in the form of an affidavit.
In the Senate routine work claimed
the attention Of the members.
Tuesday afternoon in Joint session
the Legislature listened to an address
by Mrs. j. K. Barney, of Providence,
X. L., on the question of social purity
The Senate joint memorial resolution
in respect of the late John w. Hall
was, OD motion of Mr.. Watkins. read
and cOncurred in.
Notice was given of the introduc-
tion of Bills as follows: By Mr.. Sauls.
bury, tc ratify u proposed amendment
to the constitution in relation to iudg.
mentsi for the protection Of manufac.
lures and jObbers TO incorporate the
Dover Hosiery Company.
In accordance with resolutions adop.
ted the Speaker appointed the follow.
ing committees: On intercourse be-
tween the houses, Hall, Spruance, Ken
ney; on House rules. Day, Arm.
strong, (Speaker Whiteman being
made a third member by the resolu.
ton ITSELF; on settlement with State
Treasurer and Auditor, Salisbury.
Watkins, Hickman.
Mr.. COOch introduced bill for the
ratification of the Pilling -Hutson con.
stiIutiOnal amendment. Three hun
dred copies ordered printed.
MIR. Dasey offered resolution for
the appointment of a joint COMMITTEES
OF five to settle with the secretary of
state. Adopted. House members.
Dasey, Sevil, Day.
Notice was given of the following
bills: BY Mr.. Spruance, to regulate
the practice of pharmacy to regulate
the sale of poisons by Mr.. Watkins
to make valid the record of certain
deed.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11

AS FAR as Health Commissioners J..
J. Budd and F. r. Cochran can, they
have located the Quarantine for the
cities of Philadelphia aud Camden,
outside of those states on Delaware
soil, by recommending to Governor
Reynolds Bombay Hook, or a part of
it, for a Quarantine Station. The doc
tors of Kent county in the State Con-
VentiOn of Physicians in the Fall, as
we'll as the citizens of Smyrna, Dover,
and the contiguous country, have pro-
tested strenuOusly against the estab-
lishment OF pest house 30 near them,
not at the demands of the citizens of
their own state, but for the benefit of
those of another state, who wish it re.
moved from their own soil The mat
ter will most likely be brought before
the General Assembly for legislative
action, and it will become the duty of
the people of this county to express
their opinion to their representatives
in the Legislature wit: the emphasis
such a matter calls for.
The question has been raised, by
what authority were the above named
gentlemen constituted commission on
such au important subject, or by what
authority do they act? There seems
to have been no Legislative enactment
constituting such committee, and
without the authority of the lawmak
ing power, the Office is more ornamen-
tai than legal, and the Commissioners
exist, it seems, merely by the grace of
the Governor. Reasons have been
abundautly stated against the placing
of Quarantine Station on our soil.
that need not be repeated here, but if
we understand the sentiment of our
people, they are unalterably against
making any such use of Bombay Hook
Island.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11

The Legislature after being in ses-
sion few hours Tuesday of last week,
and hearing the Governors message
read, adjourned, to reassemble again
this week. The present session, it is
believed, will be a very quiet one, with
only one or two lively features. The
question of taxation will cause the big
gest fight. Last session, what is known
as the Fulton bill, was submitted, but
on account of its rigorous features,
failed to pass. 1t was advocated by the
grange and proposed to tax invest
ments for municipal as well as county
taxes. Investments such as stocks,
bonds, mortgages etc, are not now
taxed in the State of Delaware, and
the farmers want to make them pay
their share of the burdens of taxation.
As an outcome of the discussion over
the Fulton bill, Governor Reynolds
appointed a commission of two promi-
nent men from each county, to inves-
tigate the question of taxation, and
report at the present session. As the
basis OF their report tax bill will be
drawn up and perhaps passed.
The general opinion is that the
amendment to the constitution propos-
ed by the last convention, will be rati-
fed by this one. One of the principal
reasons of the desire for new cOustitu-
tiOn is the desire to secure proportion
ate representation in the House of Rep
resentatives. As matters now stand,
the House is on exactly the same foot
ing as the Senate, the number of mem.
bers from each county being fixed,
although in the House it is seven from
each county. while in the Senate it is
three. Political custom has made the
precedent that WILMINGTON shall have
one epreseut-ta-,c lI each HOuse,
although this does not increase New
Castle county which has but seven rep
resentatives, although it has about 1OO,-
600 population, while both Kent and
Sussex only have 10000. The difficulty
heretofore in securing a constitutional
convention, has been the irOnclad pro.
visions Of the present article 9, which
provides that the matter must Ue sub.
mitted to the people in May, and the
majority necessary must be equal to
the majority of the largest vote cast at
three preceding general elections.
The endorsement of the Pilling
amendment by the Governor and its
ratification by the General Assembly,
will enable a vote for q Constitutional
Convention to be taken at the next
general election. There is light ahead
on a new constitution.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
THE NATIONAL RANK
SURPRISE Parties

Two visits Of this kind were 0iver
last week-a feature that socially give,
pleasure to 80 many.
Inc hrst was on Thursday evening.
when the friend of one of our most
aged citizens, Mrs. Rachael Graham.
widow of the late John H. Graham
made her visit to the number of 20
or more, ut the residence of her dauoh-
ter, Mrs. Lassell, her home, in com.
men1oratiOn of her Goth birthday. To
be thus remembered, was of course a
pleasant event to the recipient, shut in
as she Is from the outside world while
1t furnished to the family and visitors
an evening of pleasant social inter
course, lasting until late bedtime. The
visitors took with them well ladened
baskets of refreshments, which were
served before leaving-ice cream, cake.
biscuits and cOfIee-and left purse of
$40 with the aged lady, as souvenir.
DR.. aud Mrs. d. Il. Smithers were
similarly served by their friends 20 the
number of rs, on Friday evening. the
visit being likewise unto them a com.
pleIs surprise. They took possession
OF t1e house some time after eight
O'Clock, and held pOssessiOn-the Doc
tor and his wife sunendering at discre-
uon--until near midnight. The visit
was in cOmmemOratiOn of their Both
marriage anniversary, and in remind
Ing them Of it the visitors had the
grace to extract soIne three hours of
pleasure from it, as the bee does from
the clover blossoms. They went pro.
vided with biscuit, chicken salad, and
coitee, and left as souvenirs of the
event. a framed picture, pair of vases,
cake knife. etc.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11

The Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun in describing topics
of National legislation, says:
As long as the Government pays out
for pensions alone over $1SO,O0O,OOO a
year, which is at the rate of $l5,OOO,O 900
a month, there is little hope of cutting
down the total annual expenditures to
any considerable degree. Indeed the
most stringent economy must be OBJ
served in regard to all other expendi-
lures. to leave money enough for the
pensioners. Taking into account the
cost of disbursement and the expense
OF the pension bureau, out of every five
dollars collected from the people and
turned into the national treasury, over
two dollars is disbursed in pensions.
and there is reason TO believe that not
more than One-third of this amount
goes to persons really entitled to the
bounty of the government, on account
of wounds or disabilities received in
he service.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11

John Hopkins, and Mrs. Anna Rurton
DoVer; John ID: George and family. OF
IuckahOe Neck, Nd; Mrs. Lizzie
Fieasanton, Odessa; ElwOod Williams
Elkton; Mr. and Mrs. Robert George
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Leipsic; Mr. A.,
thur Jones and family, c. Boggs and
family, DIR. Smith and family. I n
Bishop and family and Mr.. and Mr.
James Brown, CheswOld.
In former communication intend.
ed to say that the Assau Baipas 20
put up 100000 cans of tomatoes neo.
corn and pears, but through some
error the figures read, $4,000.
Prof. J. G.. Robinson, of Baltimore
the Estey organ man, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Cheswold. On Sunday
morning he presided at the organ, and
IN the afternoon also addressed the
sunday School in an interesting and
impressive manner. He is full of Sun
day school literature. In the evening
ne preached an interesting sermon from
the text, Seek Ye first the Kingdom
OF God and his righteousness" He
handled his subject well. The Profes
sOr has sold number of organs in this
community during the last ten years,
ana he has many friends here.
The members of Cheswold M. f.
Church met yesterday P. NJ, according
TO notice previously given, and elected
w. t. Collins, J. II. Anderson, f. A.
moore, A. L. HOfeCker, J. l.. BOyd.
w Z. Savin, 7. r George, DR.. J. NJ.
Smith and J. II. Bishop as a board of
Trustees.
One year ago there were six vacant
houses in Cheswold. now there is a
scarcity; every house. is occupied and
~, nan dozen more would he taken.
we are very much in need of a large
anu well managed boarding housa
Nothlng to-day is more needed in
CheswOld. Wbiskey millsand tavern.
we have no use for, but some one ha. n
chanco now to start first class board
ing house.
Miss Bertha Emerson is visiting her
sister at Cape Charles, Va.
Postmaster Boggs had two small pigs
which he killed last week. After the
lamily had eaten one ham, Mr.. Bog0s
h"aSted OF its tasting like chicken.
Some one must have thought il would
be fine to have lot Of chicken. for on
saturday night the remainder of both
pigs was quietly removed from tho
place whore they were lying in state.
to somebody else's house, we know moi
"ne'e' EsMERELDA.
HesVoid, Dei., Jan. 10, 1893.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
Letter from Cheswold.
WEDDING PROF. ROBINsON-TRUsrEEs
OF NEW CHURCH. ETC

WEDDING PROF. ROBINsON-TRus.rEE
OF NEW CHURCH, ETC.
Wednesday evening was the scene Of
pretty wedding in Cheswold. The
contracting parties being Mr.. Walter
Burton aud Miss Rebecca George
Rev. +. F. Carpenter, of Leipsic. the
otnclating clergyman, stood in the can-
ire OF the room, while Miss Hnttie
George, y niece of both bride aud
groom, acting as maid of honor. led the
march, being immediately followed hv
the happy couple. After conprntuIS.
tons were extended, the guests wera
invited out TO a heavily laden tsbla
where they partook Of the refresb' :
ments. The bride was attired In steaI
satin with trimmings to match. wbiIa
the groom wore the usual black. Miss
Hattie George wore old rose, trimmed
~ q dslicete shade of green. Scarcely
bad they time to take in the situario3
o. things, before was heard in the die.
t,apes tbe faint gOgnd of music: as IL
draws near, you could distinctly hear
the horse fiddle, bells. horns. and nli
pieces required in the orchestra for
such occasions; Rev. Carpenter intro.
duced Mr.. and Mrs. Burton. A. il
was showing hard the serenadsrs dc.
parted for their homes, determined m
call on the new couple at their farm
and receive their reward. The ouests
that were present wereas follows Mr.
@nd Mrs. Pleasanton, of Little Creek;
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
Some Things 70 Remember

There is no town in the state that
furnishes equal advantages with
Smyrna to families who want moderate
rent, where at the same time thev can
have church, school aud social advan.
tages of superior order. The town
affords special advantages to persons
OF moderate income, and parents who
are seeking superior educational facili
ties for their children.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
WRITE RIGHT!l
Mr.. EDITOR :

Mr.. EDITOR
l feel that l but voice the sentiment
of three-fOurths Of the gas consumers
of our town when state that its illum.
mating power has deprecated 80 per
cent in the last six months. The bills
for consumption are as large or larger
than formerly, but of this do not
speak. 'Tis the poor article of gas
furnished, upon which my complaint
is based-and should the manage.
ment allow it to deteriOrate for six
months longer, the gas consumers will
have to go back to using the coal oil
lamp from necessity. May l ask the
management when we can expect a
standard article of gas, of 81 per thous-
and value?
CLARENCE PRETTYMAN.
Smyrna, DEL, Jan. 9, 1898.
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
Resolutions of St. Peters Vestrv.

WHEREAS, it has pleased God in His
wise Providence 10 remove from his
earthly life our brother, William c.
Mitchell, a member of the Vestrv of
st. Peters Church, be it therefore
ResolUed, That it is the sense of the
surviving members of this Vestry in
meeting assembled that in his death
this yestry and church has lost faith.
ful member and devoted churchman.
and deyout Christian; that be has
left With ~ a memory which in the
minds of those who knew him will be
cherished. And be it further
RESOLVED, That this sVostry record
the sorrow of its members in their loss;
likewise their sympathy with the fam,
lily Of our departed brother and their
thankfulness for the good example
vouehsafed to us in his life. Aud be II
further
ReSOLUed, that copy of these resolu.
tions be sent to the family of our de-
ceased brother, and that one be sent
to the SMYRNA TIMES for publication.
GEO. w. DAME, | com.,,,,o
W. HI JANEEY, Oo@m'ttee'
January 0, 1898!
Smyrna times., 1893-01-11
Sleighing.

The young folks who said that all the
holidays needed to make them com.
plete was snow fall and sleiphipp-
got their wish. The snow that fell Wed.
nesday night and Thursday morning.
while not heavy, only some four or 1--WE
inches, furnished the best opportunity
we have had for sleighing for several
winters-twO full days, with a day or
two OF fractions and Sunday thrown
IN, but it is to the credit of our Young
people that not one of them entered a
sleigh for simple pleasure, nor was the
Jingle of bells heard throughout the
day except possibly a half dozen
sleighs of farmers that passed through
town to distant points, on visit. pos.
sl6ly to relatives. 1t is rarely the case
that two days are more thoroughly en-
JOyed, and though the horses NAV
nave had more of it than they desired
(iOr every person on entering a sleigh.
wants to rice fast) the evenings were
as well used as the days. The Young
lady who had niue sleigh rides in the
two days, certainly could not complain
that the season was dull. Monday
was used some, but "a thawing south
wind had made the snow soft and un.
ht early in the afternoon. A sleiehinp
snow brings life aud animation to the
otherwise dull season of winter.