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Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
AFeW New Years
BARGAINS.
Look at These Places and Buy Yourself
a Home Instead of Renting.

LOOK db uGoC l. AtlCCo anu DuJ LOhA oOAA
Home Instead of Renting.
No. 1-96 Acres of Land, miles from
SMYRNA; 10 acres in wood, balance
tillable. Five room frame dwelling
and Outbuildings. This is a very
cheap home. Price only 81, 100;
One-half cash, balance can remain
years.
No. 400 Acres Good Land, situated
on a beautiful river where fish and
game abound in plenty. 10 acres
in wood, 40 acres in meadOwland,
balance high and suitable for peach
growing, and growth of small
fruits. This farm has two sets of
buildings and will be sold for 50, 900
cash, and is situated . miles from
railroad station. This farm could
be made an ideal gunner's home
and would be self supporting.
Plenty of fish, crabs, oysters and
game.
No. 15-Farm of 81 Acres, all in culti-
vatiOn, II miles from Smyrna and
nicely located, close to railroad,
mill and steamboat landing. Good
Dwelling and Outbuildings, in
sured for about 81, 400. Il acres in
strawberries, new patch. Price,
only 50, 700. Terms, $500 cash;
easy.
No. 46H533 Acres, all in cultivation; 2
miles from two r. r. stations;
good 7-rOom dwelling; large stable
and ice house: 3 acres in strawber-
ries, new patch; 1 acre in straw
berries, old patch; 3 acresin in black
berries; ! acre in red raspberries;
about so apple trees; 8 cherry
trees and 10 plum trees. Three
tenement houses, rooms each; ;
buildings insured for ST, 400. Price
$3,5OO Terms, $500 cash; balance
on time. This is delightful place
to live and if you want a nice,
pleasant, profitable home, come
quick and pick this up.
No. 64-Farm of 167 acres, 15 miles
from r. r. Station Fair dwell
ing and good outbuildings. In
sured for $500. fl Acres in cult
vation, balance in bush. Price,
$1,000. Terms, $500 cash, balance
on long time.
No. 64B-3O0 Acres, miles from r. r.
station. 175 acres in cultivation,
balance husband, good large
dwelling and large Outbuildings,
insured for So, 900; about so acres
set to grass. Price $5, 900. Terms,
81, 900 cash, balance on long time
No. 65-240 Acres, miles from r. r.
station. 80 acres in cultivation,
balance husband. Fair dwelling,
good stable. Price only $4,000
Terms, 500 cash, $500 in ? years,
balance long time. Possession at
once.
No. 655-156 Acres, I mile from r. R.
station; 80 acres in cultivation,
balance husband 5 room house;
stable for horses; $50 apple trees,
bearing Price only 81 200. Terms,
$500 cash, balance long time. Pos
session at once.
No. 71-26j acres. 100 acres in cult
vation, balance brush and timber
Good buildings worth So, 500. Price
of farm only $500 Terms, one
half cash; balance on long time.
This place must be seen to be ap-
preciated.
No. 95-8j Acres, about miles from
r. r. station; so acres in cultiva-
ton, balance in wood; 3 room
house; stable for four horses; good
apple orchard, 20 trees. Price
only 1000. Terms, 5000 cash
balance on time.
COSGRlFF & BECK,
Real Estate Agents. Smvrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

When in need of a good reliable
cough medicine remember that Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy not only re-
lieves but cures. Mr.. Joseph Rogers,
of West Warren, Pa, when suffering
from a severe cold and cough took this
remedy with the best results. He says
it helped him effectually and not only
relieved but cured him. If you have
any fear of pneumonia, by all means
chose this remedy, as it cOunteracts
any tendency of cold toward pneu
mOnia. For sale at 2j and 80 cents per
bottle by Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

A Boston newspaper complains that
the famous Bunker Hill monument,
which when first erected was the tallest
creation of man in this country, has
now become quite insignificant in
height. 1t is 22O feet high, or 327 feet
shorter than city hall tower in Phila-
delnhia.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Give the Children a Drink.

Called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetizing,
food drink to take the place of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all injurious properties. Grain
o aids digestion and strengthens the nerves.
1t is not stimulant but health builder,
and children, as we'll as adults, can drink il
with great benefit. Costs about 4 as much
as coffee. 10 and 25c.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur-
pose, namely, receptacle for the urine,
and as such it is not liable to any form
of disease except by one of two ways.
The first way is from imperfect action
of the kidneys. The second way is
from careless local treatment of other
diseases.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Sign of a Trim Abroad.

"Mrs. Gaswell, your daughters visit
to Europe seems to have made her quite
a polished young woman.
81 should say So My landi You
ought to hear her say, Il shall be very
pleased. '"-Chicago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
TIva with the Dead.

Thousands of Egyptians live in old
tombs, eating. sleeping, wooing, loving,
laughing, dancing, singing, doing all
their deeds of daily life and household
work among the mummies and sar-
cophagi.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

An exchange says, "With the near
approach of Lent, we wonder what we
can give up to satisfy our cOnsciences
that won't be too great trial to our
feelings"
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, SAYS.
'My child is worth millions to me would
have lost her by Group had l not invested
twenty-five cents in bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure" 1t cures coughs, colds and
all throat and lung troubles. Clifton a
Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Mrs. Spark, Pleasant Ridge, o., says:
AFTER two doctors gave up my boy to dle'
l saved him from Group by using One
Minute Cough Cure" 1t is the quickest
and most certain remedy for coughs, colds
and all throat and lung troubles. Clifton &
Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Every family in this town knows
how every other family's children
should be brought up. This IS the
universal education" of which we so
loudly boast.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

We are told that good conscience
is better capital than large bank ac-
count. But we venture the idea that
most people would prefer the latter.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Greater Glasgow, with a population
of 853, 900, has only 494 medical men,
or one doctor to /, 726 of the population.
Il must be healthy place
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Don.t robacco Spit and Smoke Your life Ava

Don't Tobacco Spit aud Smoke Your Life AVA
TO quit tobacco easily and forever, be mn.
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-lo
Bac. the wonder-worser, that makes weak mel
strong. All druggists, 5Oc or 81. Cure guarAn,
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

There are a good many cheerful
givers" bobbing around, but the ma
jority of them give nothing but ad-
vice.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Some women can never be happy be-
cause their husbands are forever track
ing dirf over the floor.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Nn-ro-Rno for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Every man who shouts his willing
ness to fight at every little excitement
by our foIeign relations cancot be
counted on to sign enlistment papers
when volunteers are actually called
for.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

With Sam Jones, the slang Singing
and plain-spoken evangelist, a candi-
date for governor, the Georgia voters
will not be likely to complain of the
dullness of the campaign.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

The late Miss Frances Willard willed
everything she owned to the w. C. Z.
u, to be used in pushing temperance
work.
The times., 1898-08-07

example of this fact. It Is in the form
given ''in aid of the Canine Defense
League-Anti-muzzlin
Following the statement of the benerit
purpose comes an announcement OF the
performers TO appear. prefaced by the Inc
that .'among those interested who will be
seen" are so-and-so. The average reader
would be struck with the idea that In re-
gard to an anti-muzzlng law those inter-
ested would be the dogs, but this evident
ly never occurred to those who composed
the bill. The place at which the affair Is
to be given is named as Queens Hall
ismall halD." This remarkable frankness
seems in direct opposition TO the Ameri-
can method. Had one of our compa-
triots dubbed that building anything 1t
would doubtless have been the Grand
Central Opera House
Later on one is informed that tickets
may be obtained In Nutfield, Surrey and
Mr.. Ravenhill, fact that would seem to
presage vivisection for the unfortunate
Mr. Ravenhill.
But perhaps the funniest part of the
advertisement is the announcement of
a recitation entitled. The First Kiss,
(sixty-ninth edition.. of which upwards
of 10000 have been sold" Which says
very little for virgin embraces in Eng
land. And the whole affair Is to be under
the auspices of III. H, the Maharaj jah
Garkwar of Baroda
The times., 1898-08-07

Manager Rapley, Of the New National
Theater, Will open his regular season on
next Thursday with the Cleveland Wilson
Minstreis. 1t may be surprise TO amuse-
ment lovers to see these two in combina-
ton. They were professional enemies
for years, and the fight ragged from coast
10 coast If Cleveland was the Napoleon
OF humor, Wilson was easily the Welling-
ton This was TO be the Waterloo cam
paign, but the fates were kind and friends
brought about a reconciliation between
the men II was shown to them that as
other managers were weakening their
forces their best policy would be to unite
and they did so after a deal of negotia-
ton Each show retains its organization,
bur the two march on separate sides of
the street, each led by its head, and on
the stage they perform in roIlicking rival
ry. Theirs is a happy family party, and
the result is said to be the greatest eve
ming OF black-face fun that has been Civ
en- in the whole gladsome history of min
strelsy.
The combination of the shows resulted
in an all-star arrangement. George VIII
son and Billy Emerson are names dear
10 every theatergoer in the country.
Their songs and sayings have become
popular classics. Emerson's IF | Gould
Only Pick the Winner and Wilson
WALTZ Me Again" and ''Girls, 1 Love
You All stand as the best things ever
done by black-face comedians. Z. NJ
He'll, the greatest of all banjoists, is an
other star, while John Queen is also put
ting in his year with the company Botf
Cleveland and Wilson have always beer
strong on good second parts. This yeal
they have as a leader in that portion OF
the enter4ainment. Caicedo, The King OF
the Wire" who performs new and un
heard-of feats ON a slender steel strant
high over the heads of the spectators. II
the olio with him are Marion and Pearl
rapid-fire takers and burlesque acrobats
Keno and Welch. grotesque gymnasts
the Troubadeur Four, Fred Anderton and
many others.
The times., 1898-08-07
STAGE STORIES.

She was always a bit mad-poor child
was Jess. There were those who said
that she was possessed Of an evil spirit
Her habits were strange and her ways
were strange and she herself was stran-
ger still But these things do not weigh
with 3uries-or at least they did not weigh
with the jury that tried her, and so she
as TO be hanged tomorrow. And tonlor-
row is only twenty-four hours away
Next to her madness the undoing of
Tess was In her beauty-in her tangled
The times., 1898-08-07
GOSSIP OF THE PLAYERS
Washington Thespians Much in
Evidence Just Now.
SCENE SETTING AT THE GLEN
Washington Davis and s'The Pro-
yOst Gunrd'-EuBenie Blair to
Have a New PIay-JOhn II. Warde
Goes Fishing-Another First Pro-
ductien for This City

Presenting grand opera on an impro-
vised stage is not the easiest task in the
world, when one comes TO think OF 1t.
In fact, one may say the production OF
any sort of opera on any stage but one
fitted exactly for it's reception Is diff
cult. AS a general thing, musical dra-
mas are very demandatory in regard to
their scenic equipment, and every con-
venience of an essentially modern thea
ter is necessary to the rapid shifting
and correct setting of the number of sets
carried. When the Amphitheater at Glen
Ecno was originally arranged for theat-
rical performances, the difficulties to be
met were many. In the frs place, the
rows of seats on all sides hedged in the
platform SO closely that without going
to an enormous expense in tearing them
down. it was impossible 70 obtain room
for moving the wing and back pieces.
To surmount this difficulty some ingenu-
ity was required. Nearly all the canvas
used was made without frames. and so
arranged that it could hang rather than
stand. The grooves that were put in at
the sides slanted at an agile toward the
back, and thus took comparatively little
room This being done. all three pairs
We're piVoted, so that in removing the
wings they could be turned 10 a position
horizontal with the stage. and Withdrawn
without coming in contact with the rails
ed seats.
The worst feature of the whole bust
ness was in that the building was moi
1 sufficiently high to permit of the bach
| sets being drawn up out of sight WheI
| their tops touched the ceiling their bot
] toms hung in plain view of the audience
/ The carpenter of the Glen speedily ar
/ ranged scheme whereby a second set o
/ ropes might be attached to the center o
the canvases. By pulling these first th'
/ hangings were made to double before be
| ing hauled up. But even this was 81
/ difficult that it is still necessary to drol
/ the curtain for every change, and tn
/ stage hands are inclined TO taking dOwl
| the scenes rather than lifting them abOv
/ the flies.
There are an even dozen other little OBJ
| stacles that have net as yet been sur
/ mounted at the Glen. The excess bag
| gage carried by the Jaxon Opera Com
! pany has made their immediate solution
| necessary and has set to work the brain
( of everyone about the place. Probabl.
| never before has any member of IN
| troupe realized the many convenience
/ Afforded by theater that was built 10
the purpose of giving the desirable sub
! junctiyes OF a dramatic or musical per
| formance.
The times., 1898-08-07

John Philip Sousa is 10 receive posi-
ton as captain of musicians OF the oiAln
Army Corps. Where the advantages oA
this touches Mr.. SOusa IS not apparent
but II IS 10 be presumed that ne Is D9hs-
,i,ed nv il in some way or other. The
C,barlatan." his new opera will shortly
h. produced by De Wolf Hopper at the
KnickerboclSer Theater and is expected
70 be imminentIy successful In this. as
in lei Captain" the libretto has been
contributed by Charles Klein. author OF
'.Dr. Belgrafr."
The times., 1898-08-07

John F. warde, local correspondent for
the Dramatic Mirror, wrapped up his
typewriter the other day and sauntered
off to ST. Georges Island for a fOrtnight's
fishing. During his absence his columns
in the Mirror viii be empty. al of Mr..
Warde's ingenuity and imagination al the
present time being employed in the con-
coction Of bass stories. The training he
will receive in that line should 1T him
erninently as aide-de-camp 10 Gen
Blanco should the war continue.
The times., 1898-08-07

'sThe Robin Hood. Jr.," Burlesquers
VIII open Monday afternoon at the Ly-
ceam Tlleater. The company is consider
ed one OF the strongest on the road, and
l. said To be made up of the very best
OF talent. each performer enjoying an in
dlvidual reputation
Ia the oliO are Killeen and Murphy, a
Jolly pair Of Irish miTth makers; Watson
and Waltham, German sketch artists;
Delephone. minnie par excellence, and the
great coIored team, the Bartons. The
SHOW is spoken Of as being equipped in
every deiail from start to finish. Matinees
viii be given every day during the en-
gagement.
The times., 1898-08-07

Eugene Blair, who is in plain life Mrs.
Robert Downing. Will continue her stei-
lar work next season and expects 10 ere
ate a sensation early in September with
her new play. This is quaint story by
Wingrove Rathon. and is entitled "A Gre
ole Courtsnip." 1t is said 20 afford Miss
Blair ample opportunity for her prowess
as an emotional actress and may serve
to place her among the foremost TRACE
diennes in the country. The first presen-
tation of the piece will be given in PhiIa-
delphia.
The times., 1898-08-07

Margaret Dibdin, daughter of Fanny
Addison Pitt and herself formerly men,
Der of the Bond Stock Company al the
New National Theater. has signed TO
play leads with the Shubert Stock Com
pany Miss Dibdin is a wonderfully clev-
er woman and her success is a matter Of
certainty.
The times., 1898-08-07

Nothing can be more gratifying TO
Washington th7n the knowiedg OF 1hs
manner in " IN dainty Mary sanders
has wormef hsr way into the hearts OF
Ros.on's tn -.tergoers. Week after week
brings forth fattering notices of her
work and Of her popularity. In revival
of THE New Boy,'-Which occurred re-
Gently al the Castle Square. Miss san
ders was the most taIked-of member OF
the cast. And now Jay Benton, the fore
most critic of the Huh. declares that the
lady should a-sarrins go with Ros.na
Vokes' old play. The Schoolmistress-
There is no doubt of the success that
would await the actress in that brisnt
little comedy and it might prove really
good idea for her TO try Il
The times., 1898-08-07

Wilton Lackaye. Of this city. was
sraciaIIv honored guest Of the Clover
Club in Philadelphia recently. on the oc-
casion of the outing of that o-ganiza-
tion with the MoreIIon Club, at Torres
| dale. Mr.. Lackaye is a jolly good lei
| low. while his Irish gallantry ana VIZ
make him a companion equally pleasant
| to the men and 10 the women on suen
/ occasions
The times., 1898-08-07

Ellen vockey is still engaged in in
structing classes in elocuCion at Asoury
Park. She will not go on the road next
season but will remain in New York for
the purpose Of continuing her dramanc
and musical studio there Miss Fockey
gave q number OF readings last spring in
Gotham and was generlly voted pro-
nounced success.
The times., 1898-08-07

Margaret Mayo has finished her en-
gagement in Rochester and rstuTned 10
New York. where she is ar present com
pleting arrangements for next season
Mss Mayo duplicated the Impression she
made here while in Rochester and was
the recipient OF many kindly attenclons
before leaving. Mrs FIndlay is also IN
Gotham resting at her home. ~ West
ThIrty-eighlh Street
The times., 1898-08-07

Hamilton Adams. a young actor Of
some reputation, has retired from the
stage and entered into the cigar business
in this city Were it not for Mr. Adams
well-known ability and integrity one
mieh. suggest in connection with his
change that perhaps he is anxious to use
in one way the cabbages acquired in an
other.
The times., 1898-08-07

The Dramatic News and Times OF last
week contained as a frontispiece a strik-
ing picture of Alethe Craig, a daughter
of Commander Craig, of the Navy Depart
ment The lady is said 10 be an accom-
pIished actress. whose success in Sucn
productions as "A Wise Child. The
Nominee s@'The Lost Paradise The
Two Orphans 'CharIeys Aunt" and
The White Squadron entitle her to the
reputation she has won
The times., 1898-08-07

Another first production is announced
for washington in the opening mere OF
S,nvth and Rice's comedians IN "A MIS-
m Marriage This makes five Chances
20 he given localities in one mOrIh 70
see new and untried plays. Besides tnat
named above. we are 10 have Viola Al
len in Hall Gaines 'Christian; Hotei
Topsy Turvy." "a Sure Cure anu at
least one other. If that rate keeps up
the Capital City will soon have a rec
ord that will not only distance that OF
far-farned New Haven. but viii equai
that OF New York itself The more en-
terprising of our theatergoers might pc
-, fornotpe, firs--night clubs. and we
Should shortly be as distinctly metropoi-
itan as any other city in this country
And then think of the JOY in declaring
that such-and-such piece. having ac
compIished its local run. would leave Ior
a +onr of New York and the other pro-
vincial cities shortly. Truly. revenge -
sweet.
The times., 1898-08-07

Eddie Davis and Sol Goldsmith return
ed to this city last week with number
less tales of their success on the road
The team held the boards for nine weeks
at Electric Park, Baltimore, and were
as pleased with their experience as the
audiences must have been. Mr.. Gold
smith will be remembered as a clever
amateur here and Mr.. Davis as an ex-
The times., 1898-08-07

Among the entertainers seen last week
on Union Roof Garden were two local
people. both OF whom made rather good
impressions. The first of these was pret-
ty Lucie Rogers, who viii be remember
ed for her clever impersonations while
with W. II. Crane. Miss Rogers put in
last season with 1.-The Gay Matinee Girl"
and was widely praised for her chic and
brightness. While even the most friend
ly disposed could hardly accuse her of
knowing how TO sing, she dances grace
fully and has a certain piquant charm
about her stage presence that wins for
her many admirers. She is a decided ac-
QUESTION to vaudeville. The second of
the pair was Willis Hepner, a Washing
tonian by birth and breeding despite the
Monsieur placed before his name Hep
ner is still new as magician and shows
1t, but he is apt in a wonderful degree
and may be expected 10 take his place
with the best of them some day Work
ing under manifest disadvantages last
week. he nevertheless managed TO mys-
! tify his audiences and to win hearty
recall every night. A little time will do
much for him in every way.
The times., 1898-08-07

Eleanora Browning. whose clever work
with the Columbia Stock Company VIII
be recalled, is at present rusticating In
New York. and trying incidentally TO de-
eide which of two very good offers to
take for next season. One of these is 70
play leads with a stock company now be-
ing formed, and the other is 70 go on the
road with Julia Arthur While accept
anee OF the last named would give local
theatergoers an excellent opportunity 70
see Miss Browning again, the hrst IS un-
5o,,btedIv the better chance In either
event we shall probably hear Of her often
during the year. and can trust TO ner
ability to carry her bravely through
The times., 1898-08-07

Edward Mackay left this city last
Thursday 10 spend a week in Riverton,
Va. prior 10 joining Southern stock
company. Mr.. Mackay is hard worker
and his conscientious efforts with the
C,olumbia's DIayers have earned him
rest HIS admirers here trust that his
vacation will be none the less pleasant
because of its brevity.
The times., 1898-08-07

Katherine Grey arrived in Ne" York
an TI,Iv 20 much restored in health by
ber long rrip abroad Miss Grey was not
at all well when she left this city last
wear after severing her connection with
the Columbia Company and grew much
worse during the month following After
the failure of "A Southern Romance"
she wss confined in a private hospital IN
Gotham and left her bed only to sail for
Europe. She is said TO have completely
recovered. Miss Grey will act as lead
ing lady next season for Charles Cogh-
Ian haI womanly charm and natural ease
haina 81 what is required in the prin-
cipaI lie of his new play
The times., 1898-08-07
ceedingly graceful dancer and female i'm
personatoT.

Washington Davis IS said to have ar
ranged for the speedy production OF his
military drama, THE Provost Guard"
which was given some time ago at the
Marble Hall Theater. Soldiers Home.
The piece has very little il any, merit.
and If Mr.. Davis Is to be financially inter-
ested in the venture he had best take
good advice and remain home until the
hundred and one other projected battle
plays have gone 10 the wall The trouble
with Spain may have suggested many
topics for dramatization, but IL cannot
make a good production out Of bad one.
Still, the author is a Washington boy.
and II he must have his fling there viii
be none here who Will not wish him the
fullest and heartiest measure of success