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rilE OMAnA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 1000. 15 AMUSEMENTS. Holy week, during which tho theaters In many of the metropolitan cities remain closed, Is very generally considered among theatrical people to be the dullest of the season. Many who do not otherwise' ob serve Lent, and somo who do not attend church at any other time during the year, keep the seven days Just past sacred by re fraining from attendance upon or partici pation In any amusements. Dcsplto this fact tho Omaha theaters enjoyed excellent business and tho week proved a profitable one In every way. Tho Walsh-MacDowell performances wero much better attended than those given hero last season by tho name stars. Perhaps this was duo princi pally to tho fact that Sardou's "Cleopatra," with tho original Fanny Davenport produe tlon, was Included In this year's repertoire and because Miss Walsh, during her first visit to Omaha as a star, by her clever act ing made many friends and admirers who would attend any performance In which sho pai'tlclpated no matter what It might be. The engagement was a decided success from an artistic as well as a financial stand point, despite tho fact that the aupportlng company of players was hardly up to stand ard. It Is to bo regretted that the sovoral changes which wero mado In Its personnel Immediately after tho close of tho Omaha engagement wero not effected before Blanche Walsh's 'rlso to prominence Is a seven days' wonder In the theatrical world on account of tho rapidity with which It was accomplished. Within tho last two sea sons Miss Walsh has risen to a place of prominence among tho leading feminine In terpreters of tragic roles. Miss Walsh Is a New Yorker. Her father was Patrick Walsh, a Jailer In tho old Tombs prison. Sho always had on ambition for tho stage, even at an early ago. When about G years old her mother took her to sco a perform nnco given by Fanny Davenport. The child was charmed with tho play and with Miss Davenport. Sho had scarcely passed her majority when sho was with tho Froh tnans and a few years thereafter people bo gan to wonder at tho talents of this young woman. Although it haa been common talk In the atrical circles for somo tlmo that with tho closo of the present season Miss Walsh and Mr. MacDowclI woutd dissolve, their part ncnshlp as co-stars, and that there would he no Walsh-MacDowell combination next year no direct affirmation or denial of tho rumor had been mado by cither star until last Wednesday night. Tho writer called upon Miss Walsh and during o, short chat the actress mado somo statements that will not only bo of Interest to Omaha theater goers, but to thoso all over tho country as well. Miss Walsh said: "It has been more than three years since I have enjoyed a rest from tho heavy strain of playing tragic roles and I have therefore decided to spend somo tlmo In travel abroad. My season closes early In May and on tho 10th of that month I shall sail for Genoa, Italy. It will take fourteeu days to mako the trip. I expect to visit nearly all tho countrlfH of tho old world. You know I am going to do some Journalistic work whllo I am there. I expect to write weekly articles on things theatrical In the different countries I visit. I havo arranged with a number of eastern and sovoral western pspors for tho publication of these articles which I hope to mako as Interesting as pm-nlble. Havo I over attempted Journalistic work before? Oh, yes; hut only In a small 'way. I hope through letters of Introduc tion to gain Interviews with Bernhardt, Dutq, Rostand and other prominent theat rical people, as well as with. Popo Leo and som of tho foreign rulers, about whom I shal. wrlto a few articles. Of course I shall spend much of tho summer In Paris nt tho exposition. What aro my plans for next season? Well, I havo absolutely nono, I may possibly try a theatrical venture In England later, but I expect to spend the greater part of a year In rest and sight seeing. Of courso I shall eventually return to this country and hopo to groet Omaha pcoplo again some day." Henry Irving mado his debut at Sunder land, England, In September, 1856, as the Duke of Orleans In "Itlchellcu." Tho next year ho Joined tho company at tho Theater Iloyal, Edinburgh, whero ho played many and varied roles with tho greatest actors of tho day. Ho continued In tho provinces until 1866, when ho went to London, appear ing at tho St. James theater as Dorlncourt In "Tho Bello's Strutagem." tils first suc cess was at tho Vaudevlllo theater as Dlgby Grand In "The Two Hoses," but ho reached the plnnaclo of fame when, on November 20, 1S71, ho appeared at tho Lyceum as Mathlas In "Tho Bells." Since then ho has been recognized both In England nnd America as one of the world's greatest actors In all tho leading tragic roles and especially In thoso of Shakespeare. Miss Terry, now. recognized as ono of the greatest actresses, comes from a family of actors, She was born at Coventry, Eng land, In 1848, and was seen on tho stage In pantomime when 4 years old. Sbo made her actual debut at 8 years of ago, with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kcan as Mamllus In "Tho Winter's Tale." Later sho be:ame an In genue. Sho created tho part of Gcrtrudo In "Tho Llttlo Treasure." Her creation of the rolo of tho herolD In W. G. Will's play of "Olivia" made her famouB. In 1878 she joined tho Lyceum company and becoming associated with Henry Irving has played tho heroine, to, bis principal roles and shares with him a fame that Is worldwide. She is a special favorlto with American au diences, Of all tho attractions booked at Boyd's probably Maudo Adams, Ada Rchan and nichard Mansflold will be tho greatest fae tors to draw money from tho peoplo's pockets, A new Interest ha been centered In Maudo Adams asldo from her talent as an actress, from tho fact that sho has ben ca.it as a golden statue for the Paris ex- YOU may be suffering while positive and permanent relief is easily obtainable California's Mission Remedies and Cala Cactus Liniment are warranted to cure RHEUMATISM and All diseases of the Kidneys and Bladder Tit 4ru(lt will rcturi your mow If Ssa Can Itlli U btotfH yts San Curo Cathartic Tablets Work painlessly and Immediately relieve constipation and LIVER ILLS position and also from the fact that she In to play the part created by Sarah Bern hardt In "1'Alglotj," tho great French ac trewi' new play. Manager W. J. Burgees of Boyd's theater hnn booked pasaago for Mrs. Burgess and himself on tho uteamer Campania, which sails from New York for Liverpool cn Juno 10. "My theatrical business has been so ex ceptionally profitable during tho last two seasons." said Mr. Burgees, "and I havo forbidden myself the pleasures of a vaca- j tlon of any length for so long a tlmo '.hat , i navo ueciaed to taKe a goon one ui's summer. Mrs. Burgets and myself will leavo Omaha about June 1 for New York, whenco wo sail tho middle of June for L'nqland. It Is our Intention to spend a month at the j exposition in Paris and two montns in travel through' Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, England and perhaps one or two other European countrlco. Of course we shall visit all tho great theaters of these countries which, naturally, will have an un usual Interest for us. According to our present plans we shall be gone throo months, but If we cannot sco enough in 'that time wo shall remain longer. The theater will bo In chargo of Mr. Woodward, my partner, during my absence. BesldM tho plcasuro to bo derived from this trip I hope to gain somo knowledge relative to tho manage ment of first-class theaters that will benefit tho patrons of tho Boyd when I return." Here Is a communication from a regular theater-goer which embodies, as the saying Is, more truth than poetry, and tho man agement of the theater rmght profit by somo of tho suggestions therein. There is a number of other theatrical nuisances not spoken of In this letter: OMAHA, April 12. To the Dramatic -Ed itor of Tho Bee: I attended tho per formance nt Boyd's lasi 'Monday, which was fully deserving of your laudatory re- vlow. I would have had n almost perfect evening's enjoyment wero It not for a num ber of theater nuisances which In my opin ion could well bo discontinued even though most flagrant between the acts, when the curtain Is down. Somo pcoplo, like myself, UUo to listen to the orchestra numbers. First cumo a boy with a squeaky voice and a big baBket of sweets Btrappcd to his shoulders trying to sell tho packages to people In tho audience. He Is not even a good excuso for a peddler merely an Im itation of the persistent train-boy who makes life burdensomo to tho travelers on passenger trains. If theater-goers want to buy bonbons, why not lot them do It before they come to tho theater f Next came a sortlo of the ushers with an armful of advertising matter for futuro shows billed to play at the same house. They unloaded this stuff on tho person who happened to sit at tho ntsle and expected him to act as a distributing clerk In pass ing them along to those Reside him. What oxcuso is there for this .onoyance? It tho manager wants to distribute this paper, why not hand It out at tho entrance at the samo time with tho theater programs? Another unpleasant feature came from ono of tho boxes at tho left, occupied by a party who Imagined they wero tho only pcTsons In tho house. They laughed and talked loud and made a general exhibition of themselves. Could not the management post notices in tho boxes Informing tho ocoupantti that they have the most conspicuous places in tho theater nnd that they should be on their good behavior? Still another nuisance was perpetrated by a man who insisted on bringing with him a Chicago newspaper to read between the acts, unfolding It against those In front of blra and generally Interfering with the com fort of his neighbors. People) can read newepopom at home without paying $l.b0 for a scat In tho theater for that purpose. XX Cnmln Kvcntn. Trick scenery, mechanical and electrical effects, eccentric acting and costumes aro tho dominant features of Charles Yale's "Tho Evil Eye, or tho lany Merry Mis haps of Nld and tho Weird, Wonderful Wanderings of Nod," which opens at Boyd's this afternoon for six perlormances. The play Is on tho order of toe fairy talcs and goblin stories written for Juveniles, Nld and Nod aro tho acrobatit, twins who aro much In evidence all through the piece. Itosalro and Elliott enac the role of the twins. Al Wilson, German comedian, well known horo because of hls blg hit In vaude vlllo last season, Is seen In a German characterization. Funny illoodgood enacts tho soubrctte role. Sho alao was a vaude vlllo hcadllncr. Armstrong's electric bal let, danced by fifteen young women, who aro fairly covered with multi-colored elec tric lamps, which appear to bo a part of thoir clothing, la said to be a unique feature. Tho piece wa3 seen here for tho first time last season and was well received. This season It has been entirely rewritten and Is said to bo strictly up to tho times. This week's bill at the Crelghton Orpheum promises to bo up to tho usual high standard maintained at this house. Tho "topllncrs" will bo t,e legitimate stars, Mr. and Mrs. Drew, who will present a dainty little comedy entitled "Lovo Will Find a Way," written by Kenneth Lee. It Is Bald to havo a clever plot, abounding In bright witticisms and amusing situations. Tho bicycle act by Nowhouse nnd Ward Is said to be wonderfully skillful, and novel as well as comical at times. They use a bicycle, a unlcyclo and a skycyclc, tho last being nine feet high. Pmtow and Dunn, advertised as champion white cako walkers, will give their original act, "Pastimes on tho Levee." Wills and Barron will offer a budget of comicalities. Will Bates, comi cal entertainer, will present a bunch of originalities. "Cinderella," the fairy story, will bo produced In tho shapo of a gorgeous pantomimic spectacle by means of the klnodrome, tho perfection of motion picture machines. There are twenty scenes, which will bo given In colors. This spectacular production Is said to br an exact repre sentation of the pantoml.no as given nt tho Drury Lane theater of London. Houd Inl. who Is called tho King or tho Hand cuffs, will perform somo feats in tho way of releasing himself from handcuffs and shackles that aro said to be puzzling to tho ponce everywiiero, Ho will bo assisted In his various performances by Mme. Houdlnl. Anna Brlnn, an Omaha girl who has worked and studied hard to nt herself for tho stage, will mako her professional debut thU week as a cnaracter comedienne. Tho long-lookcd-for and kesnly anticipated theatrical event of tho Beanon the Irvine- Terry engagement Is almost due. Only four days intervene between tho opening 1 erenco In making up a program. As to the i Log Rolling nnd Picnic associations have night. Two performances only win be given. , harp and its price why not tell about the ' arranged meetings to bo hold nt tho follow Frlday night "Tho Merchant of Venice" will thousand-dollar-piano, and the two dollar-n- Ing places: Omaha, July 4; Sandusky, 0 be offered and on Saturday night a double imn vnicos nnd tho handsome tenor. Mr. ' Juno 25 and 26; Denlson, In , June 7, Rich I III, "Tho Ilells" and "Nance Oldfleld." will be presented. Mr. Irving will not havo a place In the cast of "Nanco OldDeld" und in Tho Hells Miss Terry has no place. It M almost needless to devote much spaco to the announcement of tho appear ance of theso two stars, ns ever slnco It was advertised that they would play hero In quiries nt the Royd box office have been cx tiemoly numerous, and tt Is evident thn publlo Interest Itf aroused to Its highest pitch. Probably no three plays that have ever been presented here will be given such elaborato scenic dressing as the thrte Irving plays will havo, especially "The Mer chant of Venice." The views of old Venlco are said to be delightfully realistic. The costumes aro said to be superb. All the plays will be given In all of their original offetlveness. Wherever tho company hu played It was said that "The Merchant of Venice" had acquired new beauties. As to Mr. Irving critics aro unanimous In saylnn that ho has lost nono of his physical power, "Tho Bella" was founded on the novel "Tho Polish Jew," written by Krkman and C'hatrlan, the celebrated French novelist'. If was adapted by Leopold Lewis for Mr. Irving. It tells of a. man whose very heart Is eaten out by remorse. Mr. Irving enacts the role of Mathlas, a burgomacster and Innkeeper In a small town In Germany. Me Is prosperous and well thought of by his townspeople. Ho Is happily married and has a child whom ho Idolizes. A number of yours btforo the fttnrv nniitiu MntMaj. tt.t MiihU.a.1 1Olak Jew who had taken lodgings at hla Inn, and this crime continually haunts him. In his waxing ami sleeping moments ho was tor- i cr the .L . I that a , 1 tcad turcd by his conscience. Shortly after story opens word reaches his village mesmerist will soon arrive who could a man's Innermost thoughts and cause him to reveal his secrets. This announcement so preys on Mathlas' mil. I br-cai of his fr.ir thai als murder will out that It causes him to go Into an In- sane frenzy of fear, resulting In his death in uurrune ogony. in nis irenzy no goes , through tho murder of ths Jew In all Its horrible details. It Is a thrilling, creepy scene that almost makes one's blood run , cold. . Quito tho reverse Is "Nance Oldfleld," a ' bright, sparkling comedy from the pen of that distinguished wit, scholar, playwright and novelist, Charls Itcade. Miss Terry enacts tho role of an actress. A young man of poetical notions and fanciful Ideas has fallen difply In love with her from having! Its hall Tuesday evening. Dancing was a seen her ou the stage. All his time Is spent Slgmund Landsberg will Introduce a num- ! feature of tho evening. Many sir knights at tho theater admiring her and In writing hor of his advanced pupils at a recital to 1 'rni Gate City and Omaha tents were In at pottlral effusions. Ho had never met her. bo clven on Thursday evening next in ' tendance. His father, who abhorred tho theater and actor folk In general, learning of his son's i mad Infatuation, sought to break him of It, 1 but to no purpose. Finally In desperation ho nppcals to tho uctrcss to euro the young man. She mado an agreement to meet the young man and hit upon the plan of diS' gustlng him with her. When he was intro duced to hor sho acted so roughly and hoydenlsh that her plana worked as she desired them, and tho young man left hit heartbroken. Later, however, because of his evident sincerity, sho relented toward him and agreed to act a play he had writ ten. Sho went further and pacified his father, whom aho coaxed Into taking a part In his son's play. The sixth lecture of tho Teachers' Lecture Couree will be given by Oeorgo W. Cable Friday evening, April 2", at 8 o'clock nt the First Congregational church. Mr. Cable will lecture and read from his own works. Ho Is described by the j.ress In other cities as a reader and lecturer of inimitable and it r membership of 200. The Initiatory cere charming versatility. monies will be presided over by District The thought of Haster has vory forcibly I journey to Lincoln In company with their brought to the mind of tho writer that thj ' Omaha brethren, and have engaged a spe Influenco of the religion of tho lowly Naza- clal tratn for the trlPi tt ls cxptcted that reno has had a tremaadous Import must- I (ll r-minoii niff in,ir win nian nH inn cally. In looking over the list of groat sacred compositions (albeit music Itself Is sacred) ono sees tabulated series after sortei of works .by tho vory best masters, and works whose themes have been the llfn, passion, death, resurrection or ascension of Christ. "He who death overcame, the Lord In battle mighty." ItlBlng llko lncocso laden with sweet per fumo the strains of all that ls best In music will reach to thn verv footstool of thn throna . Itself on this Eaater day, and whllo choirs , and choirs on earth will sing "Hallelujah! 1 for the Lord God omnipotent rolgneth, King I of Kings and Lord of Hcsts, and Ho shall ! reign for over and ever," then also "tho choirs that dwell on high" will re-echo through tho sky "Hallelujah!" In these days of materialism, infldcltsm. atheism and bo forth things which do not interest the writer and tho discussion of which is entirely outside this column It ls Interesting, in fact, absorbing, to note that If tho older composers had not felt tho In- j social element of tho contest has been cm splratlon of tho great themo of the Christ i phaslzed even at some slight sacrifice of the music would havo been robbed of somo of t Bclontlflo element, with the result that all Its choicest stores of raro and precious 1 th0 members havo attained a footing of good gums, can any one listen to mo strains or from Handel's "Messiah" and feel that it is nothing but a succession of chords, well put togethor and properly sung? Can any ono hear com placently tho "Unfold" chorus from Gou nod's "Redemption" and feel no thrill of testacy, no belief In a King of Kings, Lord of Hosts, Very God of Very God? Elimi nate from tho music of tho world Its ora torios, Its sacred cantatas. Its hymns, chants, masses and then Easter Is simply a holiday and tho resurrection a fairy tale. But can wo afford to do that? Never! Tho musi cian must cling to his heritages, tho master pieces of tho groat onc3 of earth, and ho must believe In tho insplrer of all theso works, or olse the works are of no striking Importance to him. Today the grocn palms wavo In triumph, celebrating the victory of tho Lord Christ, nnd the whlto lilies stand like the angelic Eentlnels at tho broken tomb, and men and women will lift their voices In praise of the true source ot Inspiration of all music, tho Easter King. A most remarkable Passion service was given at Trinity cathedral last week, for which Dean Fair Is said to be responsible. Trinity used to havo a reputation for hav ing nothing but the best, (he most suitable and tho most fitting. If the worthy dean would consult his organist about somo of his Ideas Trinity might profit. Tho pro gram which wan presented last week a a Passion prograrri' was absurd In tho ex treme, Tho numerous Easter programs In yes terday afternoon's Bco was an Indication that church muslo In Owaha Is not at a standstill, but that tno enurencs generally j Port jIuroni Mich., and tho four resident are waking up. Of courso tho programs , eovcreKn officers. The session will prob show much trash, which a few more years nb)y nst onc wfCk anil ,j,any important will eliminate, mil mero is un mcreaau in tho works of tho masters, 'ino writer voli turcs to assert In advanco that tho Omaha musical programs will comparo favorably with tho programs published In tho Chi cago dallies of this date. "My weo bird" brings news to tho effect that tbero will soon bo a roncort at tho First Congregational church, nt which ' thero will bo appearing tho "Sutorlous Mandolin club and tho Jl.'JOO golden harp, Bnd somo of Omaha's favorlto vocalists." Now, according to tho scriptures, and ac- rnrdlne to ancient musical history, voices I nm innrtn hefnro hams, nnd ovon beforo nmndniins. and voices should havo the nrof- i nan Wheeler. In his hundred-dollar dress ' suit nesldcs, brethren, It W not good tasto to j speak of golden harps In tho present politi cal condition of Nobraska. Wo must bavo silver harps, or no harps at nil. Tho cantata sung nt 'All Saints' church last Sunday afternoon attracted a largo congregation, and It was a musical treat to thoso who went. j Formerly supreme secretary of tho Duslness Mr. Oareissen will give an evonlng with Men's Fraternity he was one of tho charter song writers next Tuesday at the First members of No. 3. Congrogatlonal church, o announced somo Deputy Rice returned from Lincoln Thurs tlme ago in this column. Tho program em- 'day, accompanied by two of his assistants, braces the various nationalities of musical Miss Gcadwlsh and Mr. Dennett. While) In composers, and many standard lleder and ballads will bo sung. The recital given last Saturday morning at tho residence of Mrs. Arthur Crittenden Smith was the closing onn of the Lenten muslcales and was a dls- Unci success. Mr. Oareissen was in go d voice and sang with style, while Mrs. Mc intosh scored a triumph at the piano In her solo work and In her at-jmpanlmcnts. She will play for (Mr. Oareissen at tho Women's club rauslcale referred to above. Friends of music who heard Mrs. Stapel at the Kountze Memorial Lutheran church on ono evening some few months past, nnd who wnro consequently delighted with her voice, will be pleased tD read today the announcement that she will sing today bJl'-i morning and evening at tho same church. Mrs. Stapol's clever and artistic work was h gh,y Pra'se1 n The Bco on lt occasion . 11 Vth p cas,,rc th,ai tl)C annunment , 18 mA,le anent a recital to bo given here In ,. , ,. v.., m .", ,,,., tho near futuro by tne renowned violinist, rWf , wh.n nr nn, w. w Herbert Butler. When Burt Butler left hero socio years ago he gripped tightly to him self his violin esse he set his eyes, thoso fine Intelligent eyes of hM, on a futuro r i 1 r s ft 1 n rt n mnrln 1 mlnmn van 4 It n t tt Uum' nut inin h world nmi that ho wouM bo somebody In tho Inner circles of tnp musical reaim, Ho has returned and he Is today the recipient of high honors, !'tpImIv mn.ioai ,) in nrmt. i,cv.. received him, unapproachable musical critics i,avn inuAnt hm a hn W Wlr in hi. mnph inved eounirv. n distinct succesq. ! Ii n seldom that merit wins In this world that. , tho pcoplo will doubtless present a very large nudlcnco for Mr. Butler when he np- pears, for they aro surely Interested In his welfare. I Hospo's hall. W. L. Thlckstun has returned to Council Bluffs from Memphis, Tcnn.. where ho ba. had charge of a choir and organ. He I1I take Mrs. Ford's place at tho First Con- ! gregatlonal church In Omaha next Sunday, during her temporary absence. . . ., . I'riilprnnl Union of Amrrlvn, Miss Thurma Lunbeck. a young Omaha The membership of Omaha lodge, No. 311 girl, with a very fresh, sweat and attract- , ha becn divided Into two sections, each Ivo voice has Just secured a position In the aici by a captain, and n contest has be First Congregational church of Newark. N. S"n acquiring mombcrsnlp applications. J. Sho was selected from a group of twenty applicants, and her friends aro Justly proud of her laurels. THOMAS J. KELLY. Ante Room Echoes On April 28 there will be Instituted In Lincoln a new lodge of Elks with a char Deputy Beech Taylor of Omaha lodge, No. 39, and an elaborate and Interesting pro gram will be carried out. A large number I of tho order, probably exceeding 100, will ; be in attendance from this city. Tho Coun I ell Bluffs and South Omaha delCKatlona will delegates to attend the function. In addl tlon there will be Elks' present from Falls City, York, Crete, Beatrice, Hastings and many other towns throughout the state. Altogether there will bo S00 visiting Elks In Lincoln on the day of the ordination, a conclavo the like of which has never as sembled In this state. Past Exalted Ruler E. P. Mullen of Omaha lodge, No. 39, Benovolont Protective Order of Elks, was presented with a token ' esteem by tho members of that lodge Friday night. Ho received a gold badge with an Elk's head design, sot In diamonds, Frank Crawford mado tho presentation speech. Since tho Elks havo taken posses sion of their nowly equipped rooms there has been an Increased Interest displayed among the members, and the lodgo meet ings have shown an unprecedented attend ance. Tho whist tourney now drawing to a closo has also been an attraction which has i filled tho rooms each Tuesday evening. The ( fellowship never boforo reached On tho evening of Maundy Thursday, April 12, the Semper Fldolls chapter, Knights Uoso Croix, sat at banquet, Wil liam Cleburne of tho Thirty-third degree presiding. After a dainty menu had been concluded a number of toasts wore re sponded to, Henry Hardy officiating as toast master. Toasts were proposed as follows: ' Tho President of tho United States, Brother William McKInley," Sir James E. North; "Tho Supreme Council for tho Southern Jurisdiction of the United States," Sir Gustavo Anderson; solo, Sir Jo F. Bar ton; "Tho Grand Lodge of Nebraska," Sir W. W. Kcysor; "To the Memory of Albert Tike' Sir C. S. Loblngler; "To tho Mem ory of tbo Brethren of the Itose Croix Who Have Died During the Past Masonic Year," Sir Henry D. Neely; "The Chapter of Rose Croix," Sir Luther M. Kuhns. Wooilnirn of the World. The city of Omaha, headquarter of tho sovereign camp of the United State, con tains over 3,000 members of the order. Business men are Joining the order In droves, according to the way applications aro being received at the sovereign clerk's ofllce. St. Louis and Kansas City are the next cities of Importance in the order as regards largo membership, each city con taining between 2,000 and 3,000 members and both are growing rapidly. Tho meeting of tho executive council of the sovereign camp, on May 8, and subse quent days, will bring national offlcers to Omaha from Denver, Colo.; Texarkana, Tex.; Vlcksburg, Miss.; Manchester, la.; Vinton, la.; Little Bock, Ark.; Norfolk, Va.; Chippewa Falls, Wis.; Mount Carroll, 111.; ( questions will be settled Tho officers of tho Nebraska Log Rolling and Picnic association met in the Sheely block Thursday afternoon and completed ar rungements for the picnic to be held in this city on July 4, when prizes will bo offered for drills, band contests nnd all klnda of cames and sports. Colonel Oeorgo W. Reed of Topeka Is meeting with great success on his lecture t tour through this stato, under the auspices of tho camps In each town visited. Ills ad dresses aro on "Woodcraft and Fraternity." Sovereign Clerk Yates and Oeneral J. W. . Browning recently visited Sioux City and nddrossod tho camps on woodcraft. They . were given a cordial reception. , Hill, 'Mo.. Juno 7; Wltehlta, Kan., Septerabor 5 and others are being prepared Ilnnkers ir.ilnn of Hie World, At Fraternal lodge, No. 3, Tuesday even ing Misses Mosely nnd Uilng nnd Mrs. J. M. Kenney w'ere appointed a commltteo to arrango an entertainment for April 21. Tho death of William II. Drown Wolnos day, after a short Illness, Is a serious losi to No. 3. He was onn of the oldest nnd 1 most prominent members of that lodze. Lincoln they added 250 members to No, 12 and Intend starting a new lodge here, to be known as No. tOfl. Ashland lodge. No. 119, gave an entertain ment and basket social Saturday evening, April 7. About 200 members and friends attended. Greenwood lodge, No. 155, will servo a supper to visiting guests Friday evening. April 20. A special train will run fiom Ashland to accommodate members of neigh boring lodges who desire to attend. Supreme Organizer Magavlllc and Grand Lecturer Ncv.ell Ins'alled the ofllcers of Lincoln lodge, No. 12, Tuesday night. Tho degree team exeiflpllflcd the ritualistic work for the first time. Judge Hyan, supreme secretary, nnd Dr. K. C. Spinney, supreme president, returned to the home ofllco Friday from a thtee weeks' business trip. Kiilltlttn (if (lie Miieeiitirr. Qato City tent held a short, but Interest- , , Thursday evening. The tent w ,, . . ,, , , ,. . soon meet in hall No. 1 of the same bull ,u. ,,.. ni. c. ... n .. lnK. tne Patterson block. Supreme Depu 111 build- ty Commander Williams mado a short talk, also Sir Knights Samuclson, Butler, and a number of others from Omaha tent. Tho Maccabeo tug-of-war team has two difficult tasks on hands; the( 'Maccabec team of Council Bluffs nnd Danish Brother hood of Omaha, being tho Intended victims. Monday night the uniform ranks, together with a largo number of sir knights, will at lcnd ,he ,lanCo of Council Bluffs tent In their nail. Members wishing to go should mCfit at ,no Murcabco hall at S o'clock sharp. -u tRo review of Omaha tent Tuesday night man' sir knights were present. Several members spoko for tho good of the order, Two candidates were Initiated, Uniform hlvo L. O. T. M., gave a social at Tho Guards of Holllstcr hive will give a May ball at the Thurston Hlflcs hall May 1. Tho women of Uniform Hte No. 35. L. O. T. M., will glvo a May party at their hall In Labor Tcmplo Thursday, May 10. A May polo dance by the Juveniles will be part of tho program. no session "') 's clpally devoted to cards; tho meotlng next Friday will bo spent In tho consideration of important business. Tho different lodges throughout tho stato aro now entertaining Coronel Handley, su premo secretary. He will visit friends In this city tomorrow during tho day and at night will address a gathering at Tckamah. Banner lodgo la arranging a (May polo dance. Mondamln lodgo Initiated elevon candi dates Monday evening. 'An entertainment Is on the tapis and elaborate arrangements aro being mndo by the committee. Mnilorn Woodmen of America. Tho Modern Woodmen camps of this city sent a largo delegation to Lincoln to the ball given In the Auditorium In tho Inter est of tho building fund now being collected by the Lincoln camps. The function was an unqualified success from all points of view and tho building fund experienced a distinct boom as a result. The Omaha con tingent gathered In a number of pointers from the methods employed by their Lincoln brethren which they hope to employ In the near future, when It becomes practicable to erect a headquarters In this city. Itoj-nl Arcanmn. Nato Reckard Is the winner In the mem bership contest recently waged within tho ranks of Union Pacific council. Tho second prlzo was carried off by dl. B. Morrell. Tho council will conduct the Initiation of about fifty new members on lAprll 23 as a result of tho contest. It Is expected that somo ot the supremo officers and many of tho dele gates to the council will be present. The new state officers elected the day following will be Installed by Supreme Sentry Carl Mollcr of St. Louis. tions nnd Dnnuhlrri of Protection, GREENWOOD, Neb., April 13. Tho Sons and Daughters of Protection organized a lodge in Greenwood, Neb., Thursday even ing, with a membership of farty-two. Of ficers wero elected and the lodgo work prop crlv started. Tho Greenwood Cornet band Joined tho lodge as a band, and hereafter v ul bo Known as the Cornet Band of the Sons and Daughters of Protection. Another meeting will be held next Wednesday even ing, to which tho Lincoln and Waverly lodges are Invited. KnlKlit of I'yOilnn. Tomorrow evening Nebraska lodge, No. 1, Knights of Pythias, will confer the third rank upon threo candidates for Jan Hus lodge, No. 6. Tho reputation of No. 1 for efficiency In tho conferring of this rank Is widely known and tho various city lodges frequently rail upon It to confer the third rank for them. C. W. Joy has tho matter In charge. Frp.trrnnI Notes, Frank Johnson, 013 North Twenty-fourth street, delegate to tho supremo court, Tribe of Ben Hur, hns gone to attend the con vention at Crawfordsvllle, Ind. A progressive high flvo party will be given by Lillian temple No, 1, Rathbono Isters, Monday evening In Myrtle hall an nex. Prizes will be awarded and refresh ments served. 'Pansy camp No. 10, Hoyal Neighbors of America, gave a dance and social at Labor Temple hnll Saturday evening which was much enjoyed by the many In attondance. The drill team of the camp was In charge of the arrangements. Patten lodge No. 173, Ancient Order of t United Workmsn, celebrated Its tenth annl- I vcrsary on Monday In Thursday Rifles' ' armory. Messrs. Van Dyke and Wheoler J were tne speakers or tno ovenlnsr and gave graphic accounts of what the order had done for Its memhers and outlined Its fu turo In glowing style. Those who helped to till the program were: Joe Barton, baritone solo; Mlsa Melma Carlson, solo: Miss Isms ley charactor song; Messrs. Hockstrouse ana Andrew, muck race sketch, and J urevier, sieigni-or-nana. Alter tno pro gram danclnjf was Indulged In. Ahout 1,000 mombers ana their friends were present. A, R. Dass ot Morgantown, Ind,, had to get up ten or twelve times in the night and had severo backache and pains In tho kidneys. Was cured by Foley's Kidney Curo. It Is , guaranteed. For sale by Myers-Dillon Drug i Co., Omaha; Dlllon'a Drug Store, South Omaha. Conl Miners Strike. IvNOXVILLH, Tonn,, April H -The 'Thlstlo and Fratervllle coal mines, operated by tho Coal Creek Coal company, near this AMIIMKMIiVr.S. icA "'GHTON ..MATINKK TODAY.. m Reserved Seats Mc and SOc. Gallery 10c. AH This Week-All Big Star Features. America's Favorlto NeWllOUSe 611(1 Ward HARRY MR. "a'nTmRS,1 SIDNEY M"'' W HOUDINI DREW flotow and Dunn, S1 In "Love Will Find a Way." Entertainers In CumJi Assisted by - . - . Ethiopian Art. Mmo, Ileatrlco Houdlnl. Triumph ot Moving , Picture Art, c " rirVHiFOFI I A UateS The Professional Debut LULKlLLV The Renowned Cornetlst. of Tho Great Spectacular ' . Prcttr aml Tn,cntcd Fr r sstsz y!,,,5lan?,Bhfrrn ANNA BRINN Theater. London. Leading Lights In iim avaiiim Perfectly Reproduced. Comedy. "Tho Elks' Pet." city, are closed. Thre hundred men have struck, demanding thnt four union men who have been discharged be relnstut 1 The strike Is very orderly. The miners have been given notlie to return to work today or to remove ttu-lr mining tools and vauitc the company's tenant houses. Nothing has yet been done. CONSIDER SPANISH CLAIMS ,'o ('iinrltislon Itrnrhril In NeRtttln- ! tloux ('oiiecrnltiK Oullyliitf Ulnnil f l'lilllpiilncR. ' WASHINGTON. April U It is said at tho Stato department that no conclusion ' has yet been reached in the negotiations which havo been In progress between the department and tho Spanish government respecting tho tltlo to certain of the out- J lying Islands In the Philippine archipelago. 1 Tho department has from the first In dited that thoso Islands, though not specific ally Included In tho ceded territory, wero actually part of the cession, but It was not pcsslblo to resist tho courteous request of tho Spanish government for a considera tion of Its claims aud tho ascertainment of tho understandings renched by the Ameri can members of tho peaco commission on this point. Rrnnt Drryer'a Writ. SPRINGFIELD, 111., April 14 -In the caso of former Hanker Edward S. Dreyer of Chicago, under a penitentiary sentence for emberdement, tho supreme court today granted the writ of supeacdea asked by Dreyer's attorneys, holding that the fall uro to swear In the bailiffs In charge of tho Jury In the last trial was a revcrsablo orror. AMUSKMISYl'M. ..BOYD'S. Woodward (c Burgess, Mgrs, Tel 1919. VOH SIX PKUKOILMACKS COMMUXC- this ai-n:it)(i. .Mittlnt-c 'Woilncnilny, Chas, II. Yale's Grand Fantastical Trick Extravaganza, llll EVIL EYE Mi AN V KKRY 1SIIAPS NID OF nnd the W IKRD ONDERFUL ANDISRINGS OF or the INUU Prices f l.OO, 7fie, ."inc. ar.r. M ATI X K K S !Mc iSBc. TUB SKASOX'S GHIIATHST EVUXT. TWO NIGHTS ONLY April 20-21, HENRY IRVING MISS ELLEN TERRY And the I.OXIION IVCKUM COMI'AXY. rillDAA "The Merchant of Venice" SATURDAY Donhle Dill, "Nance Oldfield" "The Bells" The complete London prodnctlon. Salo of seats, Monday, April 16, at 9 a. ni PRICES Lower floor and first two rows in tho balcony, $3.00; remainder first bal cony, J2.00; rear balcony, $1.60. Front gal lcry, admission through main entrance nt 7 o'clock, $1.00; rear gallery, admission 7:30, by regular way, 60c; lioxcs. $1 a seat; gen eral admission, $1.50. Freo list entirely huh. nended. No orders for seats over trie- l.hono. No seats laid by. Each person limited to six scats each to each perform ance, SPECIAL AXXOUXCK.MKXT. Two Nights Only April 27-28 The I'n turd Internationally Comedienne, Ada Rehan And Hie I'"nll Dnly Compiiny. KHIDAYi "The Taming of the Shrew" SATUItlJAYi "The School for Scandal" Seat nnle nnd prices nnuonnued later German Theatre, Sunday, April 15. Ocrmnnta Hall, 18th and llnpney. "DON CAESAR DE BASANO" nomnntlsches Coataem-Stneok In Hve acten. MORAND'S . . . EASTER ASSEMBLY Crcighton Hnll, Wednesday, April 18th, 8:30 p. in. Admission as usual. Base Ball Today Nebraska Indians vs. Omaha. SUM) AY April IB Admlaalon, 2.1o, Rf)c Children, IDo. Rame Called .11.10 I jr. I (rounds., Fifteenth nnd Vinton I THOMAS J, KELLY, H Voice Culture. (Exclusively). 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