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Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
PARSlFAL AT CHESTNUT STREET OPERA.
Wagners Sacred Festival Music Drama VIII
be Given the Week Commencing December z6


be Given the Week cOmmenc December z6
henry W. Savage's magnificent produc-
ton in English of Richard Wagner's sacred
festival music drama "Parsifal." will plav
a two weeks engagement at the Chestnut
st. Opera House, Philadelphia. beginning
December Goth. This is by odds the great
est operate event of the year and interest
In the season is by no means confined to
Philadelphia itself. 1t is the greatest nm
dertaking In English speaking opera in the
history of this country and the production
Is the largest of any kind that was ever sent
out on tour. 1t comprises 200 people in
cluding a complete Wagnerian orchestra
and the scenery and properties fill five 60
foot baggage cars. The singers in the com
pany are all of them artists of international
reputation and come from the leading onero
houses of Europe. The conductors are mon
of fame in Germany "Parsifal' is oivep
by Mr.. Savage's company exactly as IL 10
done in Bayreuth.
In all sixteen performances will be given
in Philadelphia, the matinees being on We'd
nesdays and Saturdays. There will be no
Christmas or New Years matinee. AS the
work is given in its entirety it has been ne
cessary to follow the Bayreuth custom of
giving it in two sections. The evening per-
tormances begin at $50 O'Clock in the even
ing: between the first and second acts, from
7.l5 to $50, there is an intermission of one
hour and fifteen minutes for dinner. The
second act ends at 9.35 and the third act at
1910. The matinee performances begin at
II a. m. Between the first and second acts.
from 12.45 to Las. there is an intermission
OF one hour for luncheon. and the perfor-
nance ends at o'clock. This schedule
makes it most convenient fer persons living
out OF town, to attend the afternoon or even
ing performances. The scale of prices con-
sidering the quality of the performance and
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
A ParIOr Sui Makes an Ideal Gift.

In selecting paror suits don't mised bv the beau
ties OF the coverings Satisfy yourself that there's nothing
underneath that wGo stand the There's better
way to do 1t than by buying of the maker Ours are the
product OF our own factory and with reputation for paror
suites OF merit you can rely getting worthy furni-
tre OF this kind when buy of The showing is com
coverings. F W
These are interesting values:
piece mahogany finished frames, tapestr coverings Ex-
piece mahogany finished frames Verona coverings Were
$1,000, .................. 300 m
piece mahogany finished frames, Verona coverings
Now $500
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21

on last Thursday morning John W.
Ennis. who is employed by Warner &
Blair of Clayton, while working on
their saw mill near BlackistOn's Cross
Roads met with painful accident that
will main him for life. While remov-
ing some saw dust that had collected
under the saw, his left hand was caught
by the fast revolving saw and terribly
lacerated. He was brought to Clayton
and Mr.. Warner took him to the Della
ware Hospital, Wilmington, where the
surgeons amputated the thumb and in
dex finger. Mr.. Ennis is an industrious
man and has the sympathy of large
circle of friends in his affiiction.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Be Quick.

Not a minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms of Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
aft er the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. 1t never fails, and
is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarr rrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the di-
sease appears and threatened attack
may be warded off. Hundreds of peo-
pie who are subject to attacks of bill
iOus collie use the remedy in this wav
with perfect success. For sale by all
druggists.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21

The following pupils of Oak Hill
school obtained an average of eighty
per cent or more for the month of
November; Lattimer Satterfeld, Alice
Shreffler, Harry Seeman, Matte Colds
borough, Clifford Pryor, Douglas
Conner, Mamie Conner, Eddie George,
Randolph Reynolds, Willie Reynolds,
Clarence Elliott, Mabel Conner, Roy
Donovan, Edith Martin, Kate Kieffer,
Elsie Bedwell, Lille Bedwell, Anna
Bedwell.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21

The Christmas entertainment of st.
Paul NJ. E. Sunday School will take
place Monday evening when the chill
dren will be given treat and a Christ
mas tree prettily decorated will be in
service. A program will also be given.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Thut Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands of sufferers have proved their
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only % cents, money
back if not cured. sold by Benton N.
Weldon, druggist.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21

Rev. F. H. Mullineaux, of Kent Is
land will give an illustrated lecture
under the auspices of the Willing
Workers in Ewell's M. P. Church next
Wednesday evening, 2Sth on "The
Holy Lands and Other Bible Lands. "
Admission 20 cents; children 10 cents.
He was the Worlds Delegate to the
Sunday School Convention at Jerusa-
EN- and is fluent talker and has a tine
lecture.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21

Mrs. Priscilla Carton, mother of
Mrs. George Hyatt of this town. died
near Wyoming Monday in her 80 year.
Her remains were brought to Clayton,
and funeral services held at the home
of George Hyatt this afternoon. In
terment was made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
EVERY DAY THIS WEEK WE GIVE
Double Green Trading Stamps
WITH EACH CASH SALE

With determination to always be progressive we've
made the best interest of customers our highest aim
Determined that the difference in purchasing power of
your dollar can never be more forceuly forth than in
THIS store we We made dOnbe stamps the for this
week The dull monotony of everyday buying and selling
IS out of place here
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
For Sale or Rent.

THE STORE AND DWELLING on
Commerce Street, formerly occupied by
w. Geo. Lees. Other town property for
sale.
HARRY G. TSCHUDY,
1876 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
GIFT SUGGESTIONS
FROM OUR
China and Art Goods Section.

Every one of these make suitable gift-one that's
appreciated for its usefulness and beauty
BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES. German China assort
ed decorations the dozen. So so
FRUIT DISHES handled hand painted centre decorations
on tinted backgrounds Each ........... 81 so
CUPS AND SAUCERSJ Limoges China hand painted coin
gold edge and handles Now observation-disclosures. 81 so
PLACQUEs Austrian China, a variety of subjects gold
euBeS,
SUGAR AND CREAM SETS, of fine China, newest shapes
and decorations, each Soc Csc and the set
CRACKER JARS. Austrian China, fine decorations newest
shapes, each ...... 75c
MILK JARS fine China beautiful floral decorations gold
edges and handles. Each. Soc
OAT MEAL SETS Austrian China floral decorations and
gold trimmings Xmas price is. SOC the set
CAKE PLATES Austrian China rose decoration and gold
euse' Each 65c
OF German China, centre of floral decoration tinted
edges and coin gold trimmings. Each 81 rs
SALAD BOWLS gold lace trimmings various colored GEN.
tire decorations Each ............. 81 rs
CHOCOLATE SETS, imported China, floral decorations,
beautiful nts For set of pot, six cups and sauces
they're specially priced 50 IS
CHOCOLATE POTS, Austrian China new shapes, wreath
Now $1.OO and s175
COMB AND BRUSH TRAYS, German China, beautifully
tinetd pink and blue decorations and gold trimmings
Each 81 IS
CELERY TRAYS embossed gold edges centre deco aons
OF various designs Each 81 so
TEA POTS English earthenware fire proof ouaint Ian
anese decorations. very acceptable gift. Were Soc
6Oc and Now 35c, 45c and soc
WATER SETS finely etched decolations beautiful tins
Each the set' LOO
VINE SETS, gold trimmings and finely etched Decanter
and six glasses to the set Priced. 81 rs
Art Floor.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21

Energy progressveness and the greatest genuine values
are marked features of this stores policy
visit will convince you that claim to being head
quarters for useful gifts justified. There some gift sug-
geson every foor-an inspection of may help
you in making satisfactory decision
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
CLAYTON DEPAR TMEAT,
CLAYTON.
lite MS Of Interest Cleaned Fro the Doing
Ia and About Town:

The entertainment given at the
public schools Friday evening under
the direction of Principal Murphy,
netted $22. which will be applied to
the piano fund.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
COuCheS for Gifts.

Are desirable There's many mine wnks' enioved when
tone to the home comforts W ~ ""u
iheres very large showing of the newest coverings
ana lytest Leather COuches S2S. 90 to S57 90 'e9
Box COuches, $500 to $4,000 Main Fl,or
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Rugs UnderpriC9d a Fourth.

From the same maker obtained number of the same
quality rugs IN paror and reception hall sizes (S it, in 10
it. in and it, II it. big savings We've priced these
S2OOO and S25OO. saving Of 25 per cent.
Fourth Floor
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
TIL F. M ARK ETS
GRAIN,
PRODUCE.
NOTICE.
Smyrna Library Associate

Smyrna Library Associatiou.
Annual Mrrtmg.
The Annual Meeting of the StockLolds..
of the Smyrna Library Association far ill.,.
election of Officers for the ensuiur v,.~
will be held in the Library Room in S!nlr...
on MONDAY, January End, 1903, at i.
o'clock p. NJ
12142 G. B. RAYMOND, Secr--arv
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
FOR RENT.

1O-room Dwelling on Commerce Street. in
tenure of John NJ. Wick. Possession given
March 1st. For particulars apply to
EDGAR SPRUANCE,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
FOR RENT.

Eagle Hall. of Union Castle. No. T. x &. r
will be rented for Lodges or any orgau.za. .t,,i F..
Tuesday, Wednesday Friday evening W.r
Light, Heat and Jduitor furnished
month. Apply to
GEO NJ ROSE
BENZ. TURNER. -T..--.,.
1876 JOHN INMAN
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Damask Towels
Scrap and Work Baskets

Greatly admired by the
recipient when found
among the Xmas re-
membranes. All colors
of fancy braids. Priced
60c to 1915.
Work Basket complete
with stand $500 and So. so
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Administer Rugs: $500 Each.

m Have you seen them? They're big values A makers
too many brought them to us far under usna cost
several additional designs arrived Saturday We know of
no better rug values than this lot and they make nice Gifts
t4o-the sort that's appreciated Each rug is 27x69 ali
choc patterns and of such rich color blending that they're
suitable for any room. Main Aooyy -
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Utility Boxes

Creton and Mating COW
erlngs-some uncovered
atfording an excellent on
portunity for covers to
suit colOrs of the room.
Priced from $500 to 50. so
Shoe Boxes (matting COW
ered). ..$4.75 and $6.75
Window Seats (matting
covered).. 5000
Couch Covers
In a very choice line of
Oriental stripes, full fringe
all around. Our usual
$3.50 kind, this lot at
each. ,S1.l5
Others from $500 to $9.O 90
each. The linen covers.
with border of red, green
or blue and heavy fringe,
at.... ... So 80
Second Floor.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Screens

Are acceptable gifts at any
time; Their uses around
the home are manifold.
Try one as a gift-it's sure
to be appreciated, Prices
range from 85c for one of
sllkaline to $12 for a
handsome Japanese screen
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Any Of These
MAKE
Suitable
Gifts
Rope Portieres

For gifts are very desira-
able. Made of heavy twis-
ted cord in all the best
colOrings; they can be used
for single or double doors.
Each one nicely boxed.
Priced 1915
Damask Towels
Fine linen and an abund-
ance of it is the house
keepers delight. A gift
of this sort could not be
eXcelled. Priced
25c, 30c, SOC to $3.50 each
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
DIR. Bartiett and Margaret Fuller.

n regard to brilliant Margaret Full
Ter the following story is told by Sen.
ator Hoar in his "reminiscences: "Old
DIR. Bartlett, very excellent and kind
old doctor, though rather gruff in man
ner, could not abide her. About mid
night one very dark, stormy night the
doctor was called out of bed by n
sharp knocking at the door He got
up and put his head out of the win
dow and said: Who's there? What do
you wantT lie was answered by n
voice in the darkness below, Doctor,
how much camphor can anybody take
by mistake without its killing themY
to which the reply was. Who's taken
it?' And the answer was, Margaret
Fuller The doctor answered in great
wrath, "A peck
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
COSTLY LANTERNS.
The Fancy Lamps That Passenger
Conductors Used TO Carry.

Modern railroading has driven the
passenger conductors lantern almost
out of use. Years ago the pride of
passenger conductor was his lantern.
Then the cars were not so brilliantly
illuminated as they are now, and the
ticket taker was obliged to carry his
light on his left arm in order to see the
pasteboards as he passed through the
dimly lighted car
At one time the conductors INDUCED
in considerable extravaganza in the
matter of lanterns. Some of them were
gold and silver plated. The upper part
of the glass globe was colored blue, and
the name of the owner was cut in old
English letters. At the meetings of the
Conductors association manufacturers
would arrange a great display of costly
lights at one of the hotels in the city in
which the meeting would be held.
Some of the eoneeits in the lights were
unique, and the prices ranged from $25
TO ten times that figure. The glass and
plating were kept in a highly polished
state, and none dared to meddle with
this part of the ticket puncher's equip
ment
Conductors still carry their own lam
terns-that Is. they are ON the train
ready for use-but there is nothing like
the need of them that formerly existed.
Chicago Tribune
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
SHEl-LFlSH LANGUAGE.
Curious Clicking Sounds Heard ON
the Water mt Night.


Most seamen will tell of curious click
ing sounds heard on calm nights at sea,
and the origin of the noise seems so al
together unaccountable that it has Of
ten created some alarm among super
stitious fishermen.
n distinguished naturalist made q
careful study of the sounds on many
occasions and found that it was not a
sustained note, but made up of a multi
tude of tiny ones, each clear and dis
tinct in itself and ranging from a high
treble down to a bass. When the ear
was applied TO the gunwale of the boat
the sound grew more intense, and in
some places as the boat moved on it
could not be heard at all.
On other occasions the sounds resem-
bled the tolling of bells, the booming of
guns and the notes of an Rolan harp.
For Il long time he was unable TO
trace the cause, but at length discov.
cred that the sounds were made by
shellfish, hundreds of them opening
their shells and closing them with
sharp snaps. The noise. partly muffled
by the water, sounded indescribably
weird. He was finally led to the con
elusion that as the shellfish made the
sounds they probably had some mean
Ing and that the clicks might possibly
be warning of danger when the shall
low water was disturbed by the boat
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
SFENCER'S EAR PLUGS.
The Way the Great Philosopher RID
Himself of Small Talk.

Years ago. says William II. Hud-
son in the North American Review
Herbert Spencer found that the eff
feet of following ordinary conversation
became frequently too much for him.
But he liked to have people about him
TO watch the play of expression on their
faces, to feel that, though he could not
himself share much in the merriment
be was, as it We're, part of the nor
NAL and healthy social world. For
this reason he objected to withdrawal
into solitude and evolved a plan by
which he might secure the partial iso
lation Which he required. He had a
circular spring made to go round the
back of his head and this carried pads
which fitted firmly upon the ears, eff
fectiyely deadening the noise about
him and reducing the surrounding
chatter to a mere hum. | have often
seen him. stretched at length upon his
couch, follow with apparent interest
the gossip over the afternoon tea cups
up TO certain point and then, reach
ing under his pillow, draw forth and
adjust his instrument, thus suddenly
detaching himself from his environ
ment The effect of this movement
with comparative strangers was al
ways to cause an instant cessation of
the conversation. But this was precise
ly what Spencer did not wish. Go on
talking he would exclaim, with
quiZZical look L can't hear what YOU
are saying, you knowr"
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
JAPANESE P1E Try.
u Is Confined 10 Lyrical Enusions af
the Utmost RrexitN

japanese poetry is absolutely confined
to lyrical effnsions of the utmost brey-
ity. The Japanese poem is generally
limited to three four or five lines and
seldom exceeds few dozen. One would
look in vain for a poem OF the length
of Bryants "Thanatopsis.e Japanese
literature has never invaded the epic
field and knows no metrioE form which
even remotely resembles an ode. bal
lad or long poetic narrative like "The
Ancient Mariner Also minor metrical
arrangements like the rondel. triolet.
willamette, etc, are absent. OF what,
then, does japanese poetry consist? If
one discusses its apparent lack of scope
and resources with Il Japanese, he il
sure TO point TO the "Manyoshiu Kogi"
Collection of Myriad leaves. True
enough, its bulkiness is most alarming,
as 1t extends TO 122 volumes. But it
proves TO be only an anthology of short
poems, each complete, bearing no rela-
tion TO other stanzas, except in the
choice of subject, the work being di-
vided into poems of spring, summer,
autumn, winter, poems of parting,
love, sorrow, etc Collections of this
kind, admirably printed and supplied
with numerous indexes and elaborate
commentaries, are published at inter-
walls under the auspices of the govern
ment. They represent the classical
poetry of Japan.-The Reader
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
HARD TO UNDERSTAND.
The Claimants Vocabulary Was Pux-
zIing to the Stranger.

He was scholarly looking English
man, with the abstracied appearance
0! n student about him, and he wanted
10 take ride TO suburban locality
ana back. what will be your charger
he asked the cabman.
Two plunks," replied cabby.
Two what;"
"Plunks-bones-cases. Amt you on?"
"Onf" echoed the other in bewilder-
tent Not until know how much 1t
5 to cost me for the trip. That is what
am asking you"
That's what I'm tellin you. Two
daddies. Seey'
II beg pardon. That is equally mys-
tifylng. Either l have failed TO make
you understand me or | am singularly
deficient In apprehending the vocabu-
larry of commerce. May | ask you to
make one more effort TO tell me what
my fare will be for the proposed tripf"
Told you five or six times. Two
bucks; two cart wheels"
A light seemed TO dawn upon the be-
logged mind of the scholarly person.
Gould you" he said. "by any possi-
billty mean $2Y"
Sure. That's what I've been tellin'
you all along, but you don't seem to un-
derstand English"
A few moments later one might have
seen cab making its way toward the
suburbs On the drivers seat was
brisk looking parsonage with his plug"
hat tilted back on his head, and on the
inside was passenger who was indus
trlously jotting down something in his
notebook. Youths Companion.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
Girls Kept In Cages.

1t is said that the people of New
Britain have peculiar custom of con.
filming their girls in cages until they
reach marriageable age. These cages
are built of wood cut from the palm
tree and are inside the rude houses.
outside each house is fence of wick
erwork made of reeds. The girls are
Gagged at the age of two or three and
are never allowed to go out of the
house, yet they seem strong ard
healthy.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
INSECT MlMlCS.
Clever Disguises That Save Them
From Their Enemies.

Clever Disguises That Save Them
From Their Enemies.
\ well known naturalist tells us of
m insect in Nicaragua so completely
disguised ms a leaf that n whole host
Of the ants who prey upon it actually
ran across If without recognizing it as
their food Mr. Sclater noted in South
America another insect, one of the
membracldn, which not only mimiclied
The leaf cutting ant for its own protec-
ton. but, like its model, carried in its
jaws fragment of leaf about the size
of a dime.
Even more wonderful is the disguise
of the mantis of Java, which turns
itself into so exact a semblanee of an
orchis flower that the insects upon
which it feeds visit il in hope of n
feast, but remain to furnish one
The heliconid9 butterflies, which are
avoided by all insect eating creatures,
are exactly initiated by another class,
which are so good TO eat that if they
did not assume protective disguise
they would be eXtirpated, and they do
so to such perfection that even expert
naturalists sometimes cannot distln-
gulsh them. Another authority men.
tons small beetle which turned itself
into so good a copy of a wasp that he
was afraid to touch it with his fingers.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
FEMININE INTUITION.
The Philosophy of the Girl at the
Candy Counter.

The Philosophy of the Girl at tbs
Candy Counter.
The girl at the bonbon counter put
up five large boxes of judiciously Sc
lected candy under the personal super
vision of nervous young man. lie
left a card for each of them handed
over list of addresses for their deliv-
cry, paid his bill ard walked out look
ing decidedly glum.
Ought 10 bag a sweetheart out of
that broadside," remarked the cashier
Guess again." said the salesgirl.
"It's caramels to car fare that he has a
sweetheart and that he has quarreled
with her, their first, probably. He is
sending that candy TO his ladyloye's
dearest friends, because he knows they
will not fail to tell her about ii.
"a candy counter is the horoscope of
the human heart TO girls who can read
IT. When young man buys a pound
of candy, any old thing handy, without
looking twice at it, his affections are
not very deep set. When he begins TO
get particular in his selections, Cupid
is getting in his fine work The lovers
quarrel inevitably ends in such reck-
less display as you saw just now. When
the reconciliation takes place. we shall
have nothing in stock good enough for
that fellow. When he's married, he'll
stop coming. New York Press.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
Calling the Doctor.

1t is n popular delusion that doctors
are compelled TO attend to any and
every call made upon them. Nothing
of the kind; but medical men very
rarely refuse, although in many cases
the chance of receiving a fee is remote.
Street accidents or people suddenly
taken i'll sometimes a malingererl Will
make a kind hearted onlooker run to
The nearest doctor for assistance. quite
Dblivious as to who is responsible for
payment. As matter of fact. the
one who calls the doctor is liable.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04

Toni suppose you spent a pleasant
evening with your best girl.
Dick-Pleasant? Huhl A fellow can't
make love to his girl in n crowd.
Tom-Oh, was there Il crowd there?
Diek-Yes, and the ehump didn't have
sense enough 10 realize that he WASH.
wanted.-Chieago Tribune.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04
perVerse.

He-Won't you let me give you jus
one kiss before | go?
She-Will just one satisfy you?
He-Yes, darling.
She-Then I won't give it to you.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-04

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