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Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

On Monday night the horse of Ollie
Luce got frightened near the depot
and in its dash down Commerce street,
ran into Potts hack, which threw Mr..
Luce out and considerably damaged
the carriage. The animal that had
broken loose from the vehicle, was ar
rested at the lower end of the street.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

The P. & s. Transportation Co
made the venture of a daily line for
strawberries in 1893. The shippers,
by their patronage, made it a success.
The daily line will start June 1, 1899.
for season of 1899. T2
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

The Guarantee Building and Loan
Association, of Wilmington, Del, is
represented in Smyrna by E. G.
Haskell, General Agent. "The Guar
antee" is a home institution with
general Office $50 Market street, Will
mington, whose monthly series are
open to Delaware investors, all invest
ments secured by Delaware bonds and
mortgages. In the past year fifteen
local branches have been organized
throughout the State.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

The Annual Meeting of the "Dela-
ware State Federation of Women's
Clubs" will be held in Georgetown,
May cath and 25th, 1899. All friends
desiring to attend may procure rail
road orders for reduced rates from
Mrs. F. F. Evans. Comfortable ac-
cOmmOdatiOns will be furnished at the
hotel for 1925 per day during the
Federation time.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Remember the Steamer Brady will
make a trip day during the berry
season.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17
Ice Cream at VIM. H. Carr's.

Strawberry festivals are due.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Low rates, no dust, no jarring and
early markets, should induce all grow
ers of strawberries to ship by the P.
& S. Transportation Co. boats to
Philadelphia. %
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Geo. W. Turner has had an addition
put ON his kitchen, including bath
room, hot and cold water, and the re-
papering of the house.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Get your strawberry checks or tags
printed at the SMYRNA TIMES office.
The price is reasonable, the work is
neat and your orders are filled
promptly. Don't wait, but give your
order in early. The TINES was never
better prepard to give yCu good SER
vice.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Strawberries made their appearance
in market last week. They were not
grown here, however. but home grown
ones will doubtless be along next
week. The railroad began carrying
them on Saturday from way down the
line, and berry trains will be coming
freely up the Delaware road this week
for the city markets.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Six cans of small fish from the U. S.
hatchery were depositedin the Smyrna
River last week.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

The past has been the week of maple
seed shedding-apparently in larger
quantities than usual, looking like
winged insects as they futtered in the
breeze from the trees to the ground.
They could be gathered up if desired,
by the. bushel in some places.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

The Band of Hope is preparing for
an entertainment to be given in the
Opera House on Tuesday evening,
May Both. 1t will consist of choruses.
recitations, dialogues, an exhibition of
wax figures and topsy turvey. En-
courage the little folks by going to the
Opera House on the evening of May
3Oth, at 7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

They have at Blanco what is called
Free Silver Park. Next Monday they
will have six races and a bicycle
race.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

w. A. FAIRIES & Bro. are about to
purchase handsome white enameled
hearse to use in connection with their
undertaking business.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

A division of patronage means no
regular daily service during the fruit
season. Patronize the home line. rS
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

l.. NJ. Price has the Improved
Aquatic Cream Separator for sale. 1t
saves labor and all the cream. Beats
the best creamery and costs less than
half as much. He also has Black
Death for sale, an effective destroyer
of potato bugs and other insects. E
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Soda Water, Crushed Strawberries.
at Clifton & Raymond's. 2r
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

At business meeting of the Amer
icus Club last Monday night, the an
nual election of officers teok place and
resulted as follows: B. n. Weldon,
president; HirOns Denney, vice-presi-
dent; and W. H. Brady, secretary and
treasurer. The retiring officers were {:
II. G. Tschudy, president; Robert H.
Denney, vice-president; and Clarence
b. Raymond, secretary and treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

Mr.. John b. Lewis has a truck
patch out Union street, just beyond
the tan yard, that is a model of pains
taking culture as well as general thrift.
One day last week pane of thick
glass of the Diamond State Shoe Store
was broken by stone SHE'D by Elmer
FAIRIES at a colored boy, but missed
his mark and hit the glass.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

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Smyrna times., 1899-05-17

1t may seem strange, but is fact,
that we can send you the Farm
Journal five years if you will pay all
you owe for the TIMES aud one year
ahead-both papers for just the price
of ours. Whether you can reap the
advantages of this surprising offer de-
pends on how soon you come forward
with the cash.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18
SWIPEO 4 WATCH.
Harye DoOley Steals a Time Piece
 From Mrs. Sullivan.

This morning Harve Dooley, col : ored, was before Judge Vance, charged with grand larceny, bis crime being the stealing of watch. DooIey asked a.continuance to hear from his father who lives at New port. It was granted and his trial set for the 24th, inst. In the mean time Dooley will rest in jail.
 He is accused of stealing a watch from Mrs. Sullivan on Sixth avenue.
 When the patrol arrived where Dooly was he got so frightened that he immediately reached under the side walk pulled the watch out and handed it to the policeman.
 Dooley, it is said is a great cor respondent. He writes many let. ters every day.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18
LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

Any person. who has been success ful in soliciting life insurance or building and loan can. without question, make it to his or her tinau- cial interest to accept an agency with the Guaranty Bond and h. vestment Company. as it offers the most popular plan of loan and in vestment that has come before the public. We offer liberal commits. sions to persons who will devote their full time to the work. Call on or address D. c. BELL, Sec'y,
 b IF Pine St., Pine Bluff, Ark.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Mir. Maurice L. Altheimer, son of Hon. Louis Altheimer, former at tornsy of Pine Bluff but now os ST. Louis, is in the city on matters legal. Maurice says St. Louis is all right and so is the law. He will remain with us a week.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Only seventy years have elapsed since the first railway in the world was finished. During that comparatively brief period 100000 miles have been constructed, the British empire ac- counting for about sixth.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18
SICK ROOM GOODS.

We have about everything tbat has been invented to lessen the suffer ing of the sick.
 Invalid cushions, Hot Water Bot ties. Bandages, Lints, Fountain Syringes and all sorts of hospital and sick-rOOm supplies. If you can not ge what you want come to the Anderson Meyer Drug Co.,, though you would save yourself time, money and be better service if you would get in the habit of coming to Anderson Meyer Drug Co.,, first.
 Remember, If you get it at An derson-- Meyer Drug Co.,, it's good" Prices for sick room goods are usu ally eXtortiOnately nigh, but ours are always reasonable and low be- cause we sell so many, buying in large quantities.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Miss Myrtle Saunders leaves to- morrow morning for W ashington, D, c. She will meet Senator and Mrs. ] as, K. Jones in Little Rock Miss Myrtle desires to say goodbye to all her friends that time will not permit her to reach.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Have your clothes cleaned and dyed by the German Steam Dye Co.,, No. 213 West Barraque St, Work guaranteed. We em- ploy no agents.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Steve Anderson, coIored, was ae. quilted in Judge Garrett's court yes terday of the charge of assault and battery. He was charged with slap ping his wife.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18
CLOSING OUT SALE.

Our entire stock of Paint g, Oils, Varnlshes, Wall Paper. .&c., will be sold at bargains for cash only, as we expect to retire from this line Of business.
 .~ A. Brewster & Son.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

WANTED-TO RENT-One or two rooms for light housekeeping. Man and wife, no children. This office.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

For the best whiskey in the city visit M. Holland and ask for Brook hill, King Leo or J. w. Palmer's. ,
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

First class lumber, all sizes, kinds and quantities at bed rock prices. Frank J. Murray, cor. 4th and Main Sts. 45
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

MT. Win E. Levy, of Kansas City, arrived in t he city this morning. He leaves on the afternoon Valley.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Mir. Edwin J. Kerwin will deliver his o1ation, "The Wedding of the Blue and the Gray" at the Odd Eel lows entertainment Thanksgiving night.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Everything that can be made of wood, ,manutactured by Frank J. Murray. 45
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18
5emt- lQcehIp Grapbtc. ------------------------------ --------------- EDWIN J. KEKwlN, City Editor.
WEATHER.

Fair in south, showers in north pornon; colder in central and north portion tonight; Saturday windy and cooler.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Mr. J. P. Stall, one of the witness es in the Knight murder case, re- sturned home this morning.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

If you want lumber of any de- scriptiOn go to Frank J. Mur- ray. 45
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Mr. ". H. Rye, an old resident of Desha county but now of Memphis is in the city.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

wANTED-A boy with pony to deliver the Daily Graphic on the West End route. Apply at olce 10 the office.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Fresh Fish daily at l. J. Blooms meat market. Both phones. b
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Capt. E. A. Rowland, of Memphis is autographed at the Trulock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Miss Kuhn vii. arrive today from Salt Lake City on a visit to her aunt, Miss Juha Rosenberg.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

A pleased customer is the best ad- vertisement. If you want good goods quick, buy them from Knox & Smart.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Stoyewood for sale by MeGehet Bros. Telephone. old, No. 267. d4.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

If you want your goods at ont e telephone Knox & Smart. K
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

MT. M. ". Quilting returned this morning to his home at Pendleton.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

The little daughter of Prosecuting Attorney Sorrells is very sick.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Rev. ". D. Buckner will deliser an address at Merrill Institute Sunday.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Mir. D. 0. Porter, of Desha county returned to Dumas this morning.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18

Mir, ". F. Ghurchshire returned to Arkansas City this morning.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-18
CITY ITEMS.

Mr. Jesse k. Core is in the city.
The times., 1899-07-30

When -the curtain dropped last night at
The Columbia upon the final act Of East
Lynne and Sol Minister'S orchestra
struck up the exit march Eugene Blair's
local engagement and the supplementary
season came to an end simultaneous y.
Unless it is lifted again THAI the stage
may be aired that same curtain viii re-
main down until the evening of Septem-
Der is, when Otis Skinner Is to be seen
at the Luckett d Dwyer house in The
Liars" and until then the audience which
passed out to the enspiriting strains OF a
Sousa march Will not be given an oppor-
tunity of returning. \ week from tonor-
row the Bon Ton" Burlesquers come to
Kernan's, which VIII then begin its term
in the amusement field, and Immediately
after the Biiou will invite the public to
again inspect its vaudeville attractions.
Following this event there will be lull
in theatrical circles until September L,
when the Grand Opera House, improved
and renovated at a considerable expense,
resumes business. Seven days later the
Columbia will once more be lighted up,
as mentioned above, the Nationals Glen
tele will witness the premiere of Israel
ZangwiITs Children of the Ghetto" and
those who regularly visit the Academy
viii have their attention drawn TO J. x.
Emmett and Lottie Gilson's presentation
of Fritz in the Madhouse.' The Lafay-
cite throws open its doors on September 25,
and the season of 1S99-1sOO will be fairly
under way.
The early termination OF Eugenie Blair's s
booking at the Columbia was due second
arily to the stars need for rest and pri-
marily TO the scant business done. Despite
the manner in which the daily papers have
been describing continued crowds, Miss
Blair has been barely paying expenses here
The Times announcements 10 that effect
having been perfectly reliable. The organi-
Zation which successfully offered "Divor-
cons" Lady Clancarty" and East Lynne,
while fit one for a small town, was hardly
possible as a following 10 the Frawley
Company, its members. with one or two
exceptions, being mediocre or worse.
Miss Blair labored nobly that each rem
dering should be creditable but a week
proved scant time in which to rehearse a
combination almost filled with raw re-
cruits, and the performances, save only
those of East Lynne were not COM
mendable. In addition TO this, the eXces-
sive heat placed theatregoing at dis
count. and probably would have made GER
tain the rapid failure Of more expensive
troupe. Briefly, every circumstance was
against a protracted engagement for Miss
Blair, and so she has been suffered 10
depart without financial loss and with the
blessings of those 10 whom entertainment
is necessity, and who, but for her. would
have spent an unbearable summer.
The times., 1899-07-30
STAGE STORIES.
The Midnight Ferry.

At an auction sale in a small shop on
Sixth Avenue some little time ago gentle
man more or less given TO literary pursuits
purchased a shabby but promising desk at
what seemed to him ridiculous figure.
The furniture was of the variety known
as ''roller-top' from the nature of its cover
and, though badly scratched and marred.
might have been repaired at a trihing ex-
pense byt the merchant, who evidently had
not taken the slightest trouble with il.
This fact. apparent to the highest bidder
from the first, became indisputable when
the new possession was opened and the
lid revealed any quantity of papers and
like matter securely pigeon-holed within.
The contents of these documents, which
were perused with considerable prompt
ness, speedily convinced their reader that
his acquisition had at one period or another
been the property of a newspaper Office.
Without exception the subjects treated
were Of a sort impossible 10 magazine,
though hardly requiring immediate atten-
tion from journalist One of the batch 4
complaint addressed TO the editor struck
its final recipient as being a fit theme
for a great story. which he straightway
commenced. But the effort was so ambi-
tious that he died prior TO the completion
OF the task and the original manuscript,
with some other comparatively valueless
effects. fell into the hands Of a spendthrifi
son
The young man appears to have cherish
ed an idea of adding the finishing touches
to the tale begun BY his father, but either
ability or money was wanting and ulti-
mately the letter. still in its natal form
found its way into the columns of Sun
day edition. where il was sold, as its cas-
ing had been, without garnishing Or YER
nishing of any kind. That the spendthrift
son mentioned received no more than space
rates for the matter is undoubted, and the
very eheapness of the epistle may have
contributed TO the manner in which it was
handled Be that as it may, no romance
was ever woven about the complaint, which
is here given in full.
The times., 1899-07-30
To the Editor;


copy Of your sheet for last Tuesday
came into my possession on the day of its
publication. and my attention was called
TO the account given OF the supposed muir
der OF Stephen Robson something like
eight years ago The narrative is an in
terestIng one. albeit almost entirely er-
roneous. and / could let the affair 20 by
sans further questioning were il not that,
without directly accusing anyone, the bent
of your article is such as would lead the
average subscriber to believe that my own
connection with the case was, at best, a
Suspicious one. Even this suggestion
might be forgiven-for my liberty and my
present position on the stage will serve
as warrants OF my innocence-but the i'm
plication has been printed so frequently
Of late that ! feel the urgent necessity OF
setting forth the true details OF the crime
and trusting to your sense of justice to
give the relation place in your pages.
IL was just prior to the clustering win
ter Of 1855 that was engaged by Manager
Stern, OF the odeon Theatre. to play iuye-
niles with the stock company then appear
ing at his house. There is scant Eeed
for rcmaTking that the offer was an excel
lent one and that il was accepted with
alacri,y. The previous season had been
unbearably hard, both on my purse and
on my person, and / stood in sore want
OF the financial and constitutional Up
building guaranteed by a long term In
New York The organization at the Odeon
was not only strong artistically but it had
won a firm place in the hearts of a very
select clientele and there seemed no reason
for doubling the directors ability TO Peep
that portion of his contract which assured
me year in this city.
II had been the victim OF any worry in
signing the final agreement with Manager
Stern that emotion was dispelIed directly
] had met those who were to be my asso-
ciates In the combination With a soli-
tary exception, they were men and women
OF Intelligence and learning; affabIe and
considerably more than courteous. Espe-
cially delightful was the comedian of the
troupe, whose hospitable wife, herself an
ingenue of more than ordinary ability,
often made me welcome at their pleasant
fiat at Fortieth and Broadway. The hus-
band whose name was Eustsce Mariowe
was fne-looking young Englishman,
square-set and athletic. artistic without
being egotistic and exceedingly kind. II
The times., 1899-07-30

are much appreciated. Report says that
Sousa's music bids fair to be popular. too.
but regarding the manner in which the toui
ensemble has been greeted rumor is silent
1t is probable. however. that between Miss
Mackaye and John Philip Sousa and his
various personal records Mr.. Hopper will
remain away some time longer and that the
autumn viii be well advanced when the
haunts that once knew him will be given
an opportunity OF renewing the acquaint-
anee
The times., 1899-07-30
COLUMBIA CLOSED AGAIN
Eugenie Blair Gave Her Final Per
formance Here Last Night.

One Week From Tomorrow the Open
ing of Kernan's VIII Mark the Be
ginning of the Regular Season.
and Within n Month and Half
Every House Is to BE Running.
The times., 1899-07-30

A recent edition of the Telegraph"
credits AdeIina Roattiuo with having
made her first American appearance" last
week in New York. and then proceeds to
declare that "the singer scored heavily
Miss Roattino's local admirers will be ad
TO learn of her success in Gotham. but
cannot be blamed if they are astonished
at the information which implies that the
entertainer seen SO frequently last year
at the Bijou either usurped the Italian S
name or was but her astral body.
The times., 1899-07-30

Paul Wilstach. formerly dramatic editor
of The Times, is in London. enjoying a
well-earned vacation and probably endeav-
oring to implant gratuitous information
concerning the greatness of Richard Mans
field
The times., 1899-07-30

John T. warde. the Washington CORE
spondent OF the Dramatic Mirror, is
spending his vacation in the Blue Ridge
Mountains. from whence he writes of pres
pective fishing expeditions and other
things. Mr.. Warde is that rara avis, a
good fellow, and his friends here are ex-
pressing the hope that on his various pur-
suits Of the elusive trout he will catch
something better than cold or chills and
fever.
The times., 1899-07-30

The recent fiasco of his Columbia Stock
Company has not served to keep George
Conn out of town Mr.. Conn returned to
Washington about ten days ago and has
recently been familiar figure about the
theatres.
The times., 1899-07-30

VIII A. Page, who preceded Jerome Ed
dy and C. p. Nikral as The Times New
York dramatic correspondent, spent por-
tion of last week on the local RiaIto. Mr.
Page is at present acting as managing ed
itor for the New Haven Register
The times., 1899-07-30

The ) o'clock train for New York on
last Wednesday bore toward that metropo-
lis Joseph Luekett. one OF the managers
of the Columbia Theatre. whose trip was
made in pursuit OF further bookings for
the coming year. The comfortable F
Street house is already well supplied but
Mr.. Luckett is not one of the sort which
leaves things to chance and his journey
will probably result in a much -distended
list CT attractions. Upon his coming back
to this city the director will go into the
country for brief vacation. The COlum-
bia will be opened on September Is, with
Otis Skinner in The Liars for an initial
bill.
The times., 1899-07-30

Clever Goldwin Patten, who made a dis
tinct hit in local amateur circles before
he adopted the professional stage. Is pleas
ing Gothamites at Pastors Theatre. where
he is appearing with Edith Ives in
sketch, entitled "A Husband in Clover"
Mr.. Patten may come to the Grand Opera
House later on.
The times., 1899-07-30

Winsome Georgia Welles will be in the
neighborhood of Washington all during
the coming winter. albeit the fact that
the Frawiey company has made hit of
such proportions in San Francisco that it
will probably remain in that place for
year to come Miss Welles has been en-
gagged to play soubrettes with the Murray
Hill Stock Company. New York. and since
her ability precludes the possibility of
early release, her local friends viii have
the satisfaction of knowing that she is in
close proximity with them.
The times., 1899-07-30

Grace Golden has finished her studies in
Paris and will return to this country in
September as the prima donna of the Cas-
tie Square Opera Company. Her first work
is TO be done in a production OF "Die
Meistersingers" at the American Theatre.
The times., 1899-07-30

Godfrey Stein will go to Hot Springs.
Va, this week for a pro5racted and much
needed rest. Next season he will be {
member of the Indianapolis Stock Com
pany and may later undertake a starring
tour in "a Tale of Two Cities
The times., 1899-07-30

From out in New England comes word
that Florence Henri King, the local girl
who made her professional debut as a vio-
linist last season at the Grand, is playing
over vaudeville circuit and creating
the best OF impressions. Although a bit
rough in her work, Miss King is an ex
ceedingly talented young woman whose act
is both original and entertaining, and
whose triumphal progress is much to be
desired.
The times., 1899-07-30

w. WalmsIey, who has been conduct
ing in Washington a spirited and largely
successful opposition TO the bill-posting
combine, left here last week for Chicago,
where he will attend to some urgent ad-
vertising business. Mr.. Walmsley returned
only recently from the Windy City"
where he finally declared war against the
aforesaid combine by refusing seat at
its convention. The young fellow is what
is slangily but descriptiyely known as a
hustler and his ultimate victory over
his rivals is certain