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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
50 to 20 Union Building.

Faust in New York. For the first time
in years 1t is said. she put real dramatic
fire into that old and worn opera. and made
people realize the possibilities of Mar
guerite when sung and acted inteligentiy.
So dominant was her personality as a vital
Marguerite that THE tenor and basso were
completely oveTshadowed. the evening re-
solving itself exclusively into Nordica
triumph
Next year that admirable wagnerian con-
tralto. Nine Schumann-Heink. will not be
q member of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany. having signed contract with Henry
Wolfsohn for an extended concert tour.
New Workers are bewailing her loss in
grand opera. but New York's loss will he
the gain of the country at large. as other
cities will hear Schumann-H ein< in a series
Of song recitals. oratorios and miscellaneous
concerts that would not be possible under
her Metropolitan contract. The great con-
tralto will leave for Europe at the conclu-
sion of her present engagement. singing IN
fore her return.
The recent comforting of a decoration up
on Jean de Reszke recalls the fact that the
De Reszkes are of the Polish aristocracy
and that musical talent and good voices
seem to be family Inheritance Their sis
ter, Josephine. preceded them on the oper-
attic stage and made great success, but re-
tired upon her marriage with n wealthy
Russian nobleman. She died shortly after
the birth of her second child. Jean and
Edouard de Reszke. by the way, are said
to possess tremendously healthy appetites.
On certain occasion in Tourvile late in
the evening. after a magnificent dinner.
the two brothers satisfied their hunger for
the night by eating two dozen large beef
sandwiches. washed down with eight half
bottles of wine. Singers are proverbially
good trencher-folk. but this De Reszke feat
seems to establish record.
The Conried Metropolitan Opera Company
has now been organized, under Heinrich
Conrieds contract as the successor of
Maurice Grau. and plans for next seasons
opera In New York are well under way.
James II. HYDE is the president of the new
company. Henry Morgenthau vice president
and William II. MeIntrye secretary and
treasurer. George j. Gould is among the
stockholders who pledge themselves to the
financial support Of the company, without
interfering with Mr.. Conried's artistic d.
rection of its affairs The latter promises to
do all that can he accomplished by money
and hard work. 1t is stipulated, by the way.
that not more than " per cent of the pro-
auctions shall be German opera.
Local music-lovers who heard and ap-
proved of Arthur HICKMAN. the young Rus
an-American pianist, who gave two re-
citals in this city some weeks ago. viii be
pleased 10 learn that pernickety old Boston
indorses their judgment HICKMAN recently
| played there with such success that a sec
ond recital on March II has been arranged
for. and big outpouring of musical Bos-
| tonians is predicted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01

CURRENT PLAYBILLs.
''Sally In Our Aley.' the new musical com
edy. written by George v. Hobart, with music
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01

On Thursday afternoon of this week. al
$50 o'clock, Mr.. Charles Galloway will give
the fifth In his series OF six free organ re-
citals at ST. Peters Episcopal Church. Mrs.
1hrasher Hall. soprano, and Mr.. Joseph
Buse. tenor. will assist. The programme
will be made up of compositions by Bach
MeTkel. Guilmant. Gounod, Marcheroni ard
Buck.
The second recital of the Bollman series
was given last Thursday afternoon in the
"theatrette' of the new quarters, the SOLO
lists being Mrs. Frank knight of New
York contralto; Miss Agnes Gray, violin
ist and Paul Brown Klugh, pianolist. The
programme was varied and interesting,
comprising selections from Wagner. D'Har-
delot, Moskowski. Mendelssohn. Gillet, Leh-
man, List, Chopin and Wienawski. There
was a good attendance, and the several
numbers were greatly enjoyed.
London. especially with his Majesty, King
Albert VII who has conceived a tremen-
dous admiration for the American band
master At the command performance
recently given by Sousa's band in the Wa
terloo Gallery, the band of the Scots Guards
was present, by the Kings special wish.
At want them to hear Mr. Sousas band. y
the King explained 1t is to be assumed
that the Scotch windjammers took careful
notes of the American methods and Will
profit by initiating them in future.
Nine Nordica has JUST made a pro-
nounced hit as Marguerite in Gounod' 8
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.

on page 4 part 2. Of this issue YOU will
find the announcement of the Mckinley
Mining and Smelling Company. Read II
carefully. it may mean a great deal to you
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
: made to fit logically into a dramatic

| be made TO fit logically into a dramatic
version.
Then. too, he has to draw upon his own
imagination in order to make the situations
and incidents more realistic. My expert
ence has been that an auditor who has
seen book play first and then reads the
book enjoys the play best. and also the
| book While, perhaps. the interest may not
be as strong while reading the book. there
Is stilt in the keen appreciation of the enact
ment of the individual personages as seen
! upon the stage. which aids in vivifying the
reader as 10 the realities
Lulu CHASER sent out valentines to all her
friends on February II. They were in the
. form of n unique card with a picture of her
self in her dainty Dolly Warden costume
and the lines Of one Of the songs in tho
opera were, printed at the top:
, MY VALENTINE
Dainty Dolly. Dolly Warden
Fragrant as flower garden.
Much sweeter than rose;
No fairer flower grows
Many person in the public eye has a
double. Just So with Brandon lyman, the
romantic actor. Young lyman is slightly
above the medium height. His figure Is
erect. and in winter time he usually wears
long overcoat and a SLOUGH hat. One
morning not long ago two friends were
crossing the Terry from brooklyn TO New
York. and as both were admirers of lyman,
it 50 happened that they were discussing the
merits OF the young actor.
Just then a figure clad In dark over
coat and with just Il suggestion of dash in
bearing sauntered along the deck. The gen.
ueman wore an Alpine hat and there might
have been q suggestion of the Thespian in
his appearance. Said one OF the friends:
That's lyman" NO" replied the other
mot so. I've known him personally for two
years"
We'll. 1 am sure it is lyman" said the
first speaker, for l have known him for
three years A wager followed. and to set
tie the dispute they followed the gentleman
as hejleft the boat Sure enoughS he made
his way to the theater where lyman was
playing an engagement.
lie entered the stage door. and the one
who wagered that it was not lyman lost his
money, when in reality he should have Won.
for the individual who was the cause of SO
much discussion was not Brandon lyman,
but a younger brother. and, stranger still.
one of the disputants who claimed to know
lyman SO well said that the gentleman who
bore such a marked resemblance to the ac-
tor was too old for lyman. Tynan's broth
or who was mistaken for the actor is about
five years the JUNIOR Of the star of Robert
Emmett"
With i pride but lily concealed, the New
York Tribune announces that the following
players are at the present time visible in
and about New York, all OF whom are
working for the entertainment of the stren-
uous Fasteners:
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-14
vAPORES QUE Sc ESFERA

VAPORES QUE Sc ESFERAN
Ing. Mercedes de Larrinaga" Ell
dia 2 del corriente mes salio de Liver
pool directamente para este puerto e
Isla de Cuba.
Esp. Juan Forgas" Con destino &
este pae.to y los de Mayaguez, Ponce,
Santo Domingo Maco,fs, Habana y
Santiago de Cuba, s4ldra de Barcelona
ell dia 81 del corriente mes, hacienda
escalas en- Valencia Malaga, Cadiz y
CanariaS.
Cub. Julia Procedente de Haba :
ma y escalas intermedias llegar4 este
puerto del is al 20 del corriente mes.
Franc. "Oiinde Rodrigues - Reca-
Lara a este puerto del 10 al rs del CO.
rriente mes procedente de Pto Plata y
y escalas y seguira vlaje y oain~ Tho
mas y Europa.
Amer Caracas Para scguir di-
rcctamente a New York recalara es-
te puerto el dia IS del corriente mes.
procedente de ia Guayra y escalas.
Amer. "Philadelphia" ;-El dia 10 del
corriente mes llegara a este puerto pro-
Cedente del de New York al siguien
te dia saldra para Ia Gdayra y escalas.
Esp. "Conde Wifredo' :-Salio eI dia
80 del pr6ximo m pasado de Barcelo-
na con destipo este puerto y los de
Mayaguez, Ponce. Santiago de Cuba,
Habaua y New Oreass, hacienda esca-
as en- Mallorca, Valencia, Alicante, Ma
laga, Cadiz = puertos de Canarias.
Barca amer Shetland Con des-
tino 4 San Juan y Arecibo debe haDer
salido de New York ell dia 20 del pa
sado mes.
Berg. amer. Mamie Swan ":-Debe
haber salido de New York con destino
este puerto el dia 80 del pasado mes
de JUNO
Esp. "Buenos Aires':-Del 20 al 22
del corr. .ente mes recalara este puerto
procedente de Habana y escalas, para
seguir viaje Canarias y la Peninsula.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-14
SERWHCu0 DE CAROTAyE

Un vapor sale todas las UEVES por
ESTE otra los VlERNES OESTE las de la maana
Sadra por Ell ESTE: Viernes, Julio a. Agosto :.
Sadra por ell OESTE: Martes Julio 16 y 80.
20; Abrl, 3 y IT,
Los vapores CoAMo adran San uan para Ponce
directos (y otros puertos) haca Julio Agoso s.
Un de pasae de ruta sale de San Juan para NewYo
Ell Maes sguiendo la egada del de as
por ell ESTE.
Un vapor de pasae de lega San Juan New York
Ell ueve anes de la sa del vaes
ell OESTE.
Ocna en- San Juan Gale de Tetuan esquna de La Tanca
rELEFONO No
Oicina de Nueva York. Ndm. broadway.
Ofcina de Nueva Orleans, iuCk Agent 6l9 ST.
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ComeTcio Y Navigation
Revista de las
operaciones practicadas hoy
ENTRADAS De TKAyESI4,S


| De Hamburgo y escalas vap. alem.
Scotia" de 1929 toneladas captain H.
Brock Mullenhcf y Korber s. Lynn
& Hijos de Perez M ris o2 fds papel 2
CTS efectos hero 2 CTS tarjetas y papel
Falacios y CO 100 bls cemento A. Olte-
ga y co ID cEs quincalla 2 cIs espejos I
tdo papel CT efectos hero Barcel6
y co IS atados maquinas Scrs de A.
Mayol y co 4 CTS quincalla Scrs de M.
Roman y co % bultos quincalla Frei-
ria Alfonso y co 10 CTS galletas 100 cajas
salepson A. Vicente y co 20 cIs gale
tas Baquero y Gandara 10 cIs galIetas
100 CTS mantequilla J. Ochoa y Hmno
10 els cerveza Scrs de L. Villamil co
Ioo cIs salepson Scrs de M. Lomba ITO
cIS vino F. Font y Hmno 10 CPS baca-
lao II CTS quesos Fernandez Gauran y
co 10 BIS cerveza Carlos Verer 100 cIs
cerveza Agustin Espafiol 5 CTS mante
quilla Scrs de F. Juncos y co 7 cajas
mantequllla S. CTS cerveza 5 balas Gu
bos Gambia y Stubbe IS jaulas 1oza M.
R. Calderon y co e CTS efectos hierro
Cerecedo Hmnos y co IS CTS quesos 10
CTS cerveza CTS fosforos cIs mante-
quilla cIs conservas Zalduondoy Mier
I CT tejidos J. M. Blanco 6 bultos far
macia Bermudez Hmnos co "a caias
quincalla A la orden: J M S bultos
quincaila M G CT CT tejidos J FCI
CT varios P R CT varios M c 10 cIs
galletas K A 500 BIS cemento Rotu-
lados $50 bultos quinca1la.
ENTRADAS DE COSTANERoS
De Rio-grande gta MAY Flower"
en- laStre,
SALIDAS DE TRAvE,IA
Para New York vap. amer. "Mae"
de 1881 toneladas captain Harvey Nit
cheuer por The New York y Porto Ri
co S. S. CO. Fritze Lundt y co 90 sacos
con lo.I55 lbs azucar Sobrinos de Ez-
quiaga SIS BIS con 26.25o galones mie1.
SALIDAsDE COSTANERos
Para Mayaguez (via Guanica) goleta
"lndia American Railroad co. of P.
r. 4o5 rallies y 1900 pianchuelas acero.
DESPACHADO
Ninguno.
OPERACIONES SORRE Ell MUELIE
Ninguna.
OPERAC10NEs De BUQcES EN- PUERTO
TKAVESIA
Tuanlta, Arkadia y Scotia descargando.
Saeta pendiente.
COSTANEROS.
Borinquen Yabucoa. Mayaguesa a !
Aguadilla y Mayaguez. Ana Maria
iNaguabo y Humacao. Ala Blanca, Vas
co, Aurelia y Progreso pendiente Gu;-
llermito Arroyo. Jtanita y Maria Ar
tau Vieques. May Flower Rio grande
Petra invernando.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-14

LSdos los capores saSsR del uee 6et QWayerMoStor en-
los PasgioNos tos gastos de ooles otr1ts income
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
DEATH OF JEREMIAH GRANT BRINTON
Expired at His Home on Market Street on
thursday in the 9th Year Of His Age.

MI jeremiah Grant Brinton, foi
years a prominent tinsmith of this
town, died at his home on Market
otreet at 1920 o'clock Thursday after
noon after ashort illness from typhoid
pneumonia. He had been in failing
neaIth ever since he gave up business
year ago, and when the disease set
ln' MS system was unable to withstand
the attack and his life went ont into
eternity. He was in the 9th year of
his age.
Inc deceased spent nearly his en-
tire life In Smyrna. He was born in
Quebec, Canada, July the 4th, 1887.
"hen but boy twelve years old he
lost his father, and later moved with
his mother, two sisters and two
brothers to New York City. There
ne received his early schooling and
when at the age of II he went to Rls-
ing Sun, Maryland, to learn the trade
OF tlnsmithing. Shortly afterwards.
ne came to Smyrna and was first en-
ployed by the late John Graham. He
renamed with the latter only a few
years when he associated himself with
the late William Green on Market
Street, whom he bought out five
years later, and continued the busi
ness from that time on until he re-
tlred about year ago. The shop on
commerce street that he long occupied
was recently remodeled and is now in
tenure S. A. Collins, undertaken.
In all his business dealings Mr..
Brlnton was conservative. Jovial in
disposition and courteous in manner
he made himself popular with all who
knew him, and will be greatly missed.
lie was married twice, first to Miss
Ellen Bayne of New Brunswick. N
D., who died some years ago. Six
children survive this union: Mrs.
John Westervelt, Crawford, NY,
Mrs. John W. Hopper, Newark, n.
j.; Joseph H. Brinton, Smyrna; Mrs.
John Dash, Waverly, n. J.. Jeremiah
u. BrintOn, Crawford, N. j., and Miss
Alice BrintOn, Newark, n. J. His
second wife who with little Mabel
Brinton survive him, was Miss Rachel
Westerfelt of Crawford, n. J. Funeral
were held at his late residence
on Market Street, Sunday afternoon;
lnterment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
The New-York Tribune Almanac.

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DE doesn't have to rely upon his mem
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direct from The Tribune Office, New
York.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
ASBURY USHERS AND COLLECTORS.
President W. G. Roe Has Made His Official Ap-
pOintments For the Month of February.

President W. G. Roe, of Asbury Us
hers Union, has made the following
appointments of Ushers and Collectors
for the month of February: Ushers A.
M.-F. c. Armstrong, A. D. Cole,
Sherbourn A. Collins, VIM. Mcdowell;
P. NJ. C. Reynolds Stevenson, Edw.
I. Porter, J. Frank Webb, Harry c.
Collins. Collectors, A. MIC Brown
Lewis F. Boyer, Homer X. Lewis,
Alfred Tilghman; p. NJ. Ralph JEFF
ferson, Vernon Phillips, W. L. Porter,
W. E. FAIRIES. Epworth League
Chas. Turner, J. O. Winford. PRAYER
Meeting-W. W. Hynson, Chas. j.
Sudler. Books--G. S. FAIRIES, H. w.
FAIRIES. Average for January l9O3.-
Congregation, A. NJ. -211; choir, 10;
ushers, 10; total, 23l. Congregation,
P. M.-226; choir, 10; ushers, IA; total,
249; EpwOrth League, 81.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

position i'll the confectionery store of
W. +. Keith. She will enter upon her
new position on Monday.
Mrs. Anna Ash, of Salt Lake City,
Utah, and Miss Agnes Richardson, of
Wilmington, are being entertained by
Lillian Cloak.
Miss Phida Janney entertained at a
card party Thursday evening last, at
which a delightful time was had.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Daniel Bal
ley and Mrs. A. E. Jardine. Those
present were: Mrs. Edward Farrell,
Mrs. Daniel Bailey, Mrs. Edward
Dwight, Mrs. Benton n. Weldon, Mrs.
W. H. Janney, Mrs. Lillian Cloak,
Mrs. j. H. Speakman, Mrs. A. E. Jar
dine, Mrs. Harry G. Tschudy, Misses
Cora Tschudy, Nettie Tschudy, Helen
Waters, Margaret Blackiston, Phida
Janney.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
Public Sales.

Thursday, Jan. 29-Stock, Farming
implements, &C., of G. r. Massey
on the h. p. Massey farm, two miles
from Clayton, at 0.3O O'Clock a. no.
sharp. B. V. Weldon, auc.
Tuesday, Feb. 3. - Stock. Farming
implements, &C., of Alex. Deakvne'
deceased, at his late residence. near
Collins Beach. Alex. Deakvne. Jr..
Administrator.
wednesday, Feb. 4-Stock, Farming
implements, &c, of W. @. Reed. on
the "Sunnyside Farm" II miles
west OF Smyrna. b. V. Weldon.
Auctioneer.
tuesday, Feb. 1O-Stock, Farming
implements, &C., of L. I. Davis, on
the Lone Cedar Farm" better
known as the Thomas Cavender
farm, Il miles north of SMYRNA. on
the State road. b. V. Weldon. Anc.
tiOneer.
Tuesday, Feb. 17-Stock. FARMING
Implements, &C. of Otho Marvel on
the watkins Farm, near Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
The Secret of Long Life.

Consists in keeping all the main or.
gans OF the body in healthy, regular
action, and in quickly destroying dead.
ly disease germs. Electric Bitters reg
ulate Stomach, Liver and Kidneys.
purify the blood, and give a splendid
appetite. They work wonders in cur
ing. Kidney Troubles, Female Com
plaluts, Nervous Diseases, Constipa-
ton, Dyspepsia, and Malaria. Vigor-
GUS health and strength always follow
their use. Only SOC, guaranteed by
Benton n. Weldon, Smyrna; J. S. L
W. Lattomus Townsend, druggist.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Abraham Mccormick has reached
his home at Blackbird station after
having been gone from Delaware for
about go years. He went out to Col
orado in 1s4S, where he engaged in
business and made fortune. He was
born in the ancient looking frame
dwelling on the William Fortner farm
which is about half a mile from Black
pro station. He says he will spend
the remainder of his days in Delaware
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

The 5Gth annual meeting of the Kent
county Mutual Insurance Company,
was held at Dover Wednesday. The
omcers and directors were all re elected
after which a fine dinner was served at
tne Hotel Richardson. The amount of
'he property insured during the wear
wa was So92' '4s2; amount cancelled, s5G2. =
'c94; increase, 1929, 7ss; membership
.,oSo' amount of property insured.
30 ooS. .2l6; loss by fire during the
year. s21 ,sO1 rs. '-'
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

William Shorts, who resides on the
DR.. Stout farm, near Little Creek, lost
q valuable cow last week by hydropho-
bia. Mr.. Shorts owned a shepherd
dog which he priced very highly.
About nine weeks agoit went mad, bit
ing horse, two cows aud four sheep.
Since then all have been stricken with
hydrophobia and died.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

The Lenten season which always
begins with Ash Wednesday, com
menees this year thirteen days later
than last. Ash W Wednesday falls on
February p. This will bring Easter
on April -. The coming of Lent at a
later date gives society folks long er
period of gayety.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

This only to remind you of the sup
per to be given in the Opera House
Tomorrow night under the auspices of
the Presbyterian ladies, beginning at
D o'clock and continuing through the
evening. The usual price, 25 cents,
will be charged for the supper, consist
ing of chicken salad, fried oysters,
biscuit, coffee, &c. Ice cream, home
made cake and candy for sale.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS,

NORTH 7.lS, s.4S, 9.57. A. NJ, 40, 80, P. NJ.
SOUTH: s.49, 9.95. 11.47,A.M.,412, 5.Os. and
s.03P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

The Smyrna Benevolent Society,
will meet at the home of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Feb. end. at o'clock.
SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Citizens Hose Company will meet
next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Photograph mounts in gray, green,
red and other eolors for sale at the
TINES office.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Mrs. Sara Wheatley died last Tues
day. at the residence of her daughters
Mrs. William Cummings, near Leipsic
IN the 6Sth year of her age. She has
been an invalid for years, and great
sufferer.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-s.5O, $50 A. NJ. .s.2O. Ass
735 p. NJ.
Gong South.-sl5 A. NJ. 4.55, 7.S5 p. NJ.
For Clayton aud D. & c. Roads. .l5 A. NJ.
and 320P P. NJ.
For Chestertown-s.l5A Am.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

New raisins, curr ants, citron, buck
wheat at J. B. Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Buy your soft coal for threshing
from Cosgriff & Reynolds. Best quail
ity and 224O pounds to the ton.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

The following Is the time table of the
steamer G. B. Brady for the month of
February, two trips week:
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Those blankets at DeFord's will keep
you warm these cold winter nights.
See advertiser ent.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Large frying oysters for sale by John
Caldwell, Mt. Vernon street, for one
cent apiece, fresh daily. Families
supplied with oysters, 30 and 80 cents
a quart. Restaurant attached.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Look pleasant! Cummings, the
photographer, will be at his gallery in
the postofice building every Wednes-
day.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Look pleasant Cummings, the
photographer, will be at his gallery in
the postofie building every Wednes-
day.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-28

Olive Sheppard of Townsend, was
badly burned about the face and hands
on Thursday while working around a
gasoline stove, it having exploded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-30
PEN. cHlsEL AND BRUSH.

Elizabeth Bisland. that very clever
writer who once made a flying trip
around the world, since her marriage
lives at Oyster Bay, \, Y.
Nj. Georges Ohnet who probably
makes more BY bis pen than any other
French novelist, has just purchased for
g.500.O00 francs the historical Chateau
Bois Lacroix.
The finest paintings Of the late Rob-
ert Aols OF Antwerp decorate the
house Of his sister. Nine. 0sterrieth' in
Brussels. He Is noted for the minute
realism OF his pictures Of ships.
Louis Ocular. a sculptor Of Montre-
don, In France, is sixtg-eigkt years Of
age. and his beard measures a little
over seven feet When he was only
fourteen the beard was foot and a
half long. He wears most Of il inside
bis waistcoat
The most popular author IN switzer-
land at present Is not a novelist, but a
professor, Karl Hiltz Of the University
Of Berne. and his most popular book
is an ethical treatise entitled "Gluck,
Of which more than 10000 copies have
been printed IN a short tine. Its
theme is happiness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-30

Philadelphia. Oct 29.-The Girard
Avenue theater, on Girard avenue near
sixth street, has been Quilted by fire,
entaiIing loss Of $4,000, of which
$4,000 was on the building and the
remainder on the contents. The fire
started at about $50 a, m. on the
stage and Is supposed to have been
caused by an electric Night WIRE a
travelling company was producing
"The Minister'S Daughter" All Of the
company's scenery and costumes were
destroyed Miller 4 Kaufman were
the lessees, and Nixon & Zimmerman
were interested in the management