Capital city courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1893, April 06, 1889, Image 1
.SS&i grana jeM&u,-- tskfifflf II ' I J, ,S3lfc? oto'oot If ." .,..WKi.' ' l''UiV "A-PoFiJlKR- mPER'oPAV9PERI1 -TIMES Vol. 4. No. 17 Lincoln, Nicbuaska, Saturday, April O, 1680. Phioic Pivic Oknto SfigKSSS "fraKVfSlili m07lWcto4W?; AJf r.v 1 .iinr'Brs fMvv.c rww m i itt'.mr - - - -s -.jm . innnrA . . . siiisssv s. xs -v dsic& I-AIIBX ?" aViiaKliJPUSJirffi:SiMW' " ts.- - -ev sK--7,:i wiBBm&3&i?JXmmaM&MG& r. Svr.ff' r' r x 'TOarr - ssswrai N BKSHfiW: SS2S2gBgStt iT&i TFS irlff Tr 1 . . ,- 73!SyX' Csi sr' tf8$BmmL II Z- -"ussggmgg'wvv W THINGS DULY OBSERVED. C0MMENT8 AND OPINIONS IN TYPE. What U Heard. Soon, Lrned and Perti nently Sum! to the Multitude. Kvorylwdy know big hearted and corpu lent Dick Miller, tho gonernl agent nt thin point for tho Mimouri raclflo Hallway. Dick I a good natural, wholosouled sort of n fellow and ono vrlin likes to toll a joke, nml I might add takes ono equally as well nil (ho bent of mankind, llocontly w hilu in the olllce count- ing up Huai'ce and tallying same with tho stubs that are taken olt each couKa ticket when Hold, ho wan indulging In nn argument with a fellow railroad man, who was trying to convince him that something was wrong. The discussion became very heated and dur ing tho talk "Dick" with his mighty fist would comedown on tho desk with great force to more clearly emphasize his remark, and occasionally tho pllo of stulm in the drawerbeside him would Iw picked up and used to make bis assertions nioro weighty. The other side, too, demonstrated in JesUircs and loud talk liis cloarly delluod side of tho question. During tho most animated part of the conversation when Dick was wanmvt tho telephone bell rang and turning around ho uttered a little cuss word and apiearautly looking for something, picked up a huge bunch of the ticket stubs, placed them to his ear and yelled "Wall, Hello, what in tho deuce do jou want." This was too much for tlio other sido of tho debate, who walked out almost dying with laughter. V A lawyer who occupies an office in the Hun block sent Ids ofllco boy out tho other day to purchanofor hlniouo of tho famous "pics in clover puzzles, aliout which ho had heard and read so much. The boy started out and bought ono. He, too, had heard a good deal of the thing ho had been sent after and hu wanted to investigate it on his own aooount, so when he caino out of tho store ho took off the lid Jf tho box, tucked It under Ms arm and proceeded to manipulate tho puzclo as ho started tar lc to tlie ofllce with It. He chased three of the '"pigs" into the inner circle and was beat upon getting the other onodn there. Passers by were greatly amused at Ms preoc cupation. -Just nbout as he had corralled tho fourth narblo his foot struck a protuding coal bole cover and away went lxth boy and puzcle. The "pigs" flow In all directions and so did the strips of pasteboard ropjontlng the "cMver. ' Tho outer circle landed around the boy's nook, and it was a long tiiuo lieforo be could find it. After a twenty mlauto hunt ho recovered tho truant marbles, patching up the boxes and started for the oflloe, rubbing a braised shin and sovercly critlsingthe "pigs in clover11 game. V There was a arty of jolly boyschsttlng to gether the other night in tho card rooun of a promineiitclub when in came a man who said he bad a new game. He removed tils .high silk bat, stood It on the floor against tho waif paoed oaT a certain distance from it, and then offered to give any ono in the party three times the amount of any com ho would toss into the hat from the scratch, hu to tnko tho coins which toll wide of the mark. It was a new game, and every one took a crack at It, To pitch a ooin .into the Imt ..looked easy enough, tat ft was found to lie a dWBcult matter, and when the boys quit tho game the owner of the hat was PSO richer than when he came in and proponed tho sport. He was In high feather, aim had a great laugh on his comrades. A few nights later the author of tho new gamo dropped Into the club again and en countered tlie sum crowd. After some littlo talk ho was asked to sot hi hat slowu and open the bank. He was not very anxious to do so, but bo had to comply with the request. Tho flrst few dollars flew wide of mark, and ho began to think he was glad be came, when "plunk" into the liat went a coin. Ho ex amined it and grow pule. It was a 20 gold piece. He dare not weaken, so ho (wld up. Then coin legan to drop iuto Ids hat with (tokening regularity, and when he quit thu game he was (280 out. Ho could not under stand it at all until tho porter informod him that tho two big winners of the evening had been at the club house since early morning. Tboy hod (acwl oil the distance, practiced pitching coins at a plug hat, awl had then laid for him. Now he is looking for another new game to get oven on. Itnow seems more likely than ever that Lincoln will within u short time, have an other opera house. I am Inclined to believe this from the fact that within the past week numerous developments have causet the gen eiul publlu to take moiu confidence in the reports. Wednesday, a 11 r. Woods, one of thu most successful architects of theatres, or rived in the city In reioiiso to a call from lion. John Fitzgutnld. .Mr. Fitzgerald's quarter of a block, col nor tenth and M streets was thoroughly InsHH'lcd and that gentleman remarked tou fi lend of thu CoimiKit that hu was looking over the giound with his visitor with a viow of commenulng arrangements to build a now hole) and opcia house. It it to hu umgulllrciit structure, six to eight stories high and to caver thu etiliru quarter of n block. Our Pilxgerald, who 1 one of I. In coin's host pillows, never dors things by halves, and 1 havu gissl reason tolmllevuthut Uku unto his various olherschemHS heretofore perfected, this will also lulminuto in a hand somu reulity and a big success. For several weeks past a socret order of this city has nlsii been negotiating and setting up pins tor a now operu huusu. in tiwl 1 am told that thuy hutu already entered Into thu detuils and commenced pieliinineiy osia tion tiiHiml starling the work at oucu. 11 Is said th'H plans fur this house huvu liven drawn ttd that u inajiir pai t of thu lliiuucu him Isiuu riilseil, Thu Imltiucu Is to be liuuht up by HiibscrlptiiiiiK, which will ho seen nil toduy, u paper huving been iliawn up yester day for sigiiaturi'S mid u cominlttto is now going thu l cumin of thu business centre to sue whatcau ho done. This houa Is to ni built on the'eorner of fllU-onth and O streets, on thu sK)t where thu once conteuiplntil Church opera lumw was to have Ihvii erecUd. . Judging from tho above, with bright pros pects on Itoth sides for n new theatm, it seems but nvsouable to beliuvo that somu good will iwult -of the elforts. The seTot onler jieople are being assisted In their efforts by cast U street cltlrens mid Influential pn erty holders who havu Interests In that di rection, while on the other hand the eople in the vicinity rf Fltrgerald's proposed gnxiud feel Jubilant. It Is only the matter of a shoi t time until something deflnnte will ho learni'd, and It Is not likely that lioth will build, so thu first party that shows cle'irly that they menu business, will undoubteilly bo privil eged to the Held, thu other retiring. V It Is rumored in nmiiMMiieui circles that thu Kdeii Museu will okii its doors hereafter on Huudays. This aunouiiifineut If true. will berecelvedwithdito gratification by those who enjoy an hour observing tho wonders in art, the freaks In unturu and enjoy harmless iiniuceui. amusement, mere isuoimtigniuie Muse that would oirend the imirnU of unv. one, but on the contrary is couducUs! on a pmii oi eiuii-o morniuy nun inieileci. Mt, liouis, New York, Chicago, Hostou, Omaha and other inutnpolitau cities havu passed ordliiauces porinlttlng musuiims to keu) o-n doors on Hunday, deeming them instructive and entertaining to thu maws who cannot get time to visit them during the week. 1 think If n fnlr trliil 1st trlvnn tint Muus,. In o- - - - I --- allow It to open Huudays, ns in other cities, u win in) received ueru iiko ll lias elsuwiiero. As yet it has not been fully decided to keep open on Hundays, but if thu mtiingemeiit conclude to make thu move, I think thu labor ing clasi and those mentioned nliove in par ticular will appreciate it. Church Notlres go Free. It may not be generally known, but its a fact nevertheless that tho Common never charges jr nover has charged, any church in tho city for notices of meetings, sociables etc, when given solely for tho benefit of the church, and we tako pleasure In announcing to all, that wo will accept and publish all Items or notices for tho city churches gratis. Notice of sermons will also find a welcome space. Bring in your notices. Sold Their Ifumlsome Huiur. The large and elegant homo of Mr. and Mrs. John Zohrung comer D nnd Eleventh streets was sold to Mr. H. P. Lau, the whole sole grocer, consideration lelng I'JOOO and possession to bo given by April lrtth. This includes the furnishings and everything com plete. Mr. Zehrung left Thursday for Color ado and thu mountains to recuperate ill health, whllo Mrs. Zehrung and sou Frank, will soon leave for a tsur of the south. Mr. Lau is to be congratulated on his now home, which is ono of tho ilnest In the city. It Is understood the family will move Into tho piircnasu as soon as the present occupants vacate. Will (supply Hit, Puililork, Messrs II. It. Nissley & Co., have Isxm awarded the contract to J urn lull the new Pad dock hotel at Beatrice with carpets, lieddlng, draiiurles etc The goods will be of the very latest and of a lino order. The contract amounts to alwut 8,000. This speaks well for Lincoln and tho enterprising firm who secured tnu order are to lie congratulated THE COUU1IKH feels confident that tho fur nishings will lie handsome and satisfactory' ana mat our menus or uutrlce may look for somo nobby suites of rooms when Nissley & uo., uavu mo work comploted. Two Litrg-x Mirrors. Enterprising as usual Bemmons, the popu lar "uutuiter to Mankind" has just placed in each of his large nnd very attractive buow windows, a huge mirror, being nearly eight leot square, iiiese serve to enhance the lieauty of the artistic displays that Col. Dan Loeb makes far the benefit of tho public that travels O street The windows always preseut a nobby appearanco and nuvor fail to catch tho eye of the admirer of all that is unique and stylish in men's attire. Take a look at .tho windows when you next pass the store ud note thu vast Improvement that is made by tho addition of tho two handsome mirroix. Of Interest to Ladles, This ran bo read without onus feeling that uiue is lost. Lad on interested In tho follow. Ing for the coming wock will find a great saving fro ni usual prices at licrpolshelmer & Co. Kino embroidered handkerchiefs usually Mia for 25c euch, fine French Ginghams usu ally 10 2-3 c. at 13 1-13 c, Btnlth & Augells fast black hoso oao-quartor loss than last sea oni prices. The most complete stock of Batteens In Nebraska. UerpoUhelmers are agents for the "Uest" Kant Ulack In both plain and fig ured. Forelegaut silk and wool novelties this house shows as complete a Hue as can be shown in the state. Dr. Warner's Corallne corsets at 75c A nice Misses Waist at 25c Call on Herpolslielmer & Co., and you will get tho right goods at tho right prices. If tho true merits of Dr. Cody's Condition Powders, were fully known by horse owners, they would prefer them to all other remedies for putting their horses in a fine, healthy con dition. They cure constipation, loss of ap atite, disordered kidneys, impure blood and all disoases requiring a good tonic, stimulant and alterative. Bold by A. L. Bhader, Drug-Jjit- Austin, Bcott Co., Ind., Fol."lo, 188U: I have given Chamberlain's Cough llemedy a thorough trial, uud find it to 1m all nnd moro than is claimed for it. I would not be with out It for double what it costs. Fiikii J. Nicholh. Bold by A. L. Bhader, Druggist, Mr. II. H. Wynne, Whltcsvllle, Tenn., re cognizes in Chamberlain's Pain Halm thu fin est medicine ho has over handled. He is an exMrlonceil druggist, and knows a good arti cle and recommends Chamberlain's Pain Ihilm for rheumatism, muscular aches ami pains. It always helps tho suffering, dive it u trial. Bold by A. L. Bhader, Druggist. Ashby fie Mtllspaugh are receiving invoice daily in both short nnd long garments; also Jackets in nil styles. SEKNATTHEPLAYHOUSKS. MATTERS MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC A Hut lew of the Pint, n Word fur tlia I'renent and Prospects for Future Amnsenients. NVE AND HtUCV, A fair sited audience greetud theso gentle men of note nt Funkes Tuesday evening. Mr. Nyo made the Initial appearance nnd nfter n few preparatory remark) delivered n littlo "phuuiiylmn" and introduced Mr. James WhiUsjiub lllley, who appeared for the ilrst tlmu before a Lincoln audience. Tho oven Ing was most cnjoyably pnmwsl llHteuing ilrst to Nye's quaint humorous anecdotes, then alternating with the smrkllnggumsof I hymn by Mr. lllley, tho latter seeming to meet with a heartier reception than his com paiiion. Not only is thu oet nn exception ally clever writer, but his delivery Is exceleut nnd In his several selection thoroughly iirous- M his hearers to a disp sense of admiration, nnd while Nr. Nyo whs duly appelated, yet, ho displayed Kor judgement or erliaps It tuny have lieeu an oversight, iu reenting at least one-lmlf of the saying's hu entertained the audience with on his previous visit. However it was an evening well put in and Reemud to be thoroughly enjoyed by evory otie. AimmWof unchores wen) given, but owing to n good sized program, both gentle men lieggtsl oir and were iermltted to retire without further applause. "thk miapowhoka iikkatcity." Wednesday evtiulng a good houso greeted this eliilKirut') wsmlc piisluctlou of Tlimxsill's, who gave vent to tliolr sense of grallllcutiou throughout the play by mimormis uuthiiists of iipplatise. Thu show In somu particulars isnsgisslas ever, in swnery belter, and thei e can Is) no fault found by anyono with such people as .Miss Amiiu Ward TllVauy, Mi, (Seorgu lidi'Min anil Mr. W. II. Ilurtoii, all of wiiom have hiHtii with the show for tlio past live years, but thu chnructor of Tom (oiijh'i' and (f(irfD fiixou do not seem to be up to the high simulant Unit has usually Ihiii the riiio mIHi tlio iniany. The part of.VWc has fallen Into thu hands of Miss 11oh Tiffany uud is done nloily with perhaps the oxceplfuu of a lillluloo much ulismllou which remluis the part iiuuiiturul mid nnVchsl, but for wi young a girl Ihe trying lines are well reu dered, As usual, the show taken altogether pleased immensely and went away with thu good will of all. "a hunch ok kbyh." Tuesday evening tho over popular comedy "A Bunch of Keys" holds tho boards at tho Funko This is tho ilrst ono of Hoy ts plays to meet with such overwhelming success and although produced hero several times before novor fails to draw crowded houses, which they invarlbly please. The Buffalo Courier says: "Tho Bparks company, in Hoyt's "A Hunch of Keys," drew a large audience at the Lyceum lost evening. The play has been produced in Duffalo several times, but does not seen to lose any of its attractive qualities. It is as hilarious as ever, and tho audiunce was kept in roars of laughter throughout tli9 evening. There were new songs, dances and Jokes, though tho old "two dollar'1 Joke seems to keep its hold on the jieople as ever. Louise Hatifonl, as Teddy Key, sings ami kicks up her heels in clever style, and is especially good in her impersonation of the drummer. As Dolly Dobbs, tho domestic, Dertiu Con way was graceful and sprightly, and Ada Uothner and Nellie Bowers as Hose Kelly and May Keys, respectively, sang and acted in good style James B. Macklu, as Grimes, is undoubtedly tho funny man of the show, be sides being a good dancer. His grimaces and contortions are ludicrous in tho extreme. Charles Burke was a good Littleton Bnags, the lawyer and hotel keeper. LOTTA IN "PAWN TICKKT KO. 210." Who of the stellar lights of tho stago that comes to Lincoln is more, warmly or enthusi astically welcomed than tho poerlcH Lottal Who Is it that has delighted us all, old and young, with her kittenish ways and quaint manner and altogether dellghtfull personality as an artist for over so many years and comes back to us, season after season, as young and bright and charming as of old? Why, Lotta, of course. There is only one Lotta, and her annual engagement at the Funko opera house is looked forward to as eagerly by thousands of admirers as if they were all sisters or cous ins or aunts or some other relatives of Little Kelt, or tho .IfarcAioness, or the Little Detec tire or Mag or any of the other delightful creations of Lotta that havs given the public so much pleasure. Now tho bellghtful little comedienne comes to us with her new play now in tho sense that it is not quite so famil iar as the other plays in her repertoire "Pawn Ticket No. 210." The piece lias been written expressly to fit Lotta's peculiar stylo, and that means that it is brimful of Lotta from the rise to the fall of tho curtain. It Is a piece of general interest, full of excellent oints, has a taking plot, good situations, bright dialogue and all that sort of thing, Lotta's supporting company this season is away up in ability and comprises a numtier of parties of recognired merit and ability, , It is a foregone conclusion that the artlstlo re ceptions of theactrest will draw a crowded house. KATK OARTLKO.N I.V "A rAI'ICH BOLL." Three good attractions nil in ono week is nothing new for tho Funko and the coining weak we are to see three sterling shows with our old friend Kate Castlotou last but by no means least. Thursday evening she presents to u Lincoln audience for tho ilrst tlmo hor latest and greatest success "A Paor Doll" of which the Chicago nlYr Ocvm says: "It does not require much of a medium for tho introduction of tho peculiar humors of MUs Kate Custletou and hor comMiiy to thu pub lie, nnd "A Paper Doll," which is certainly an Improvement on her last year's nonsense, quite serves tho purjiose. There is somo Idea of plot to the piece, nnd though ono may often losu sight of it, it cIiusch along after somu laughable Incidents, some entertaining music, and a deal of harmless fun. It is much to say iu praise of Miss Castletou that she has gathered about her a much mora liot- tcr couqiany of frollckers than sho formerly thought iHKisHary to her success with the , public. In llertiu Coote, who Is as nimble ns a Jumping Jack nnd very much more flexible she ha n valnnblo assistant, his songs mid caiers provoking no small ptoKrtlon of tho laughter throughout the livening. Miss Denves, who represents the extreme iludlne w Ith n multiplicity of outre signs mid antics Is a right merry hurlesquor, and contribute much to the entertainment of the audience. Miss Castleton has returned wisely to the do muru dress of the (Junket-ess, and thu lmwlld erlng kick of the coquotto that Ilrst gava her popularity, when sho sang the song she has revived, "For Goodness' Bake, Don't Bay I Told Vim," This is the present crown of her Aiiecom, and it take as well as ever it did. THK ATTItACTIONH AT THK MUHKK NKXT WKKK 1 jirgo crowds have attested to the growing popularity of tho Kdon Mnsco nil week nnd next week the managers promlsu n bill that will please equally ns well, In the Curio hall Kvaleeu, the wnter queen, will sMltlvely npHMtr, eating, sowing, paint ing etc., under water, Prof. Kerns the glass engraver n great card, the professor beauti fully engraves names, monograms etc., on all kinds of glass ware, tumbler, fruit dishes and the like. Mons, HuIkt, tho cutaway (winter has been retained another week; sou him in his great act of painting with the nld of hi tooth alone. Mllo. Heleno will continue to mistlfy the multitudes in her alarming and amazing act. of toying with lire mid flames. Thu HIJoil Tlieatorlutii will present for your notice a long list of soclalty nrtlsts, many of them lieing thu Ismt In thu business. Thu Aliiuvillits, broadsword combatants In an In foresting and exciting net with thu blades. Halter fit West the favorite musical mokes; Itlnti! it Hently, tho kings of nil grotosquo artists, formally of thoT. P. & W. minstrels present their "Los Mains Omtosquu"; Lou Bloom, tho funny dutchman In an entirely new turn: Kphrlam & Hrook, the great negro delineators; Herbert, who astonishes all in his wonderful balancing act on tho swinging traKxo; Miles & Ireland remain over another week as they gave such univer sal satisfaction this last week and will pre sent entirely now business; the already long list closing with Messrs Morelnnd Si Nixon, aptly termed the Ideal Bketch artists. Kvery nftornoon nt 2;!W nnd evening at 7:1(0 young Blondln will walk thu high wire in front of the building, a free exhibition. Lad les should remombor that Friday afternoon Is always fouvenir day and next week each lady attending the afternoon performances will receive u Ji.autlful silver thlmblu and case. Baturday afternoons, school chlldrens day, when the small dlmo admits them to all parts of the house and secures for them n re served seat. KKXT WKKK AT TUB rKON.KH. The Peoples tlientro will tie dark next week until Friday, when the K. I. Benollt will en liven thu place with a beautiful military drama entitled, "Loyalty." The cast will lie coniKjwod of the lxwt local talent In the city nnd put on in the Isstt of style by Manager Brown. Thu proceed are for tho pla'io fund of the various lodges of tho city and should reach a good high mark. Tickets may lie obtained of any member of tho order and you should help the Isiys all you can. I'OINTH AIIOUT 1'I.AYH AMI rXAYKKM. Thu Funko announces several very good at tractions next week. "Tlio Corsair" ono of E. E. IUoo's sucixahs is doing a big business in Now York. Thu Chicago Comedy Co., closes a success ful two weeks engagement at tho Peoples to night. Mattlo Vickers and Fanny Davenport nro two attractions booked at Funkes for week of April 15th. As thu season draws to nn end, new pieces nnd now peoplo are Isilug announced already for next fall's work. Illclmrd Mansfield Is in London and his rendition of Illclmrd III is commented uon as Issltig a meritorious and correct one. Tho Kdon Aliiseo bos done its occustomod large share of business this week. An inter esting new bill goes on Monday for tho cur rent week. Miss Victoria Vokos, sister of Ilosiena and ono of tho brightest of tlio once famous Vokos family will bo seen en tour tho coming season in a repertoire of new comedlog. Philadelphia will enjoy Imro Kirnlfys great outdoor spuctaclo "Nero or the fall of Home" this summer. It is tho same piece that Klr alfy producod at Btaten Island last summer, Cora Tanner has boon playing" Fascination'' nt the Boyd iu Omaha nil week excepting tho first (wo nights, to largo Iiousoh. CoL Kluii was with tho company and expresses himself as wull pleased with tho business being done this season. W. J. Bcanlon author of"Peok-a-loo"cIosH his season tonight in Boston and sails next Tuesday for Liverpool, where he oHns on Easter Monday. Bcanlon plays Great Brlt lans principal cities: threo montlis, then re turns to America. "Jocolyii" Hose Coghlan's new piece al though seen at thu principal theatre through out tho country, has not as yet been presented in New York, Tho first production in the mctrojiolls will bo seen nt tho Btar theatre Monday evening and great preparations have been made for the oiwuing night. The Coquelln-Uading American engage ment closes tonight in New York, at the Hta theatre.Mmo. Hading has boon quite III on sev eral occosslons of late, detracting from the volume of business generally done. The tour taken from a general stand (tolut has been very successful and tho couplo re-cross the briny deep noxt week. Another report of "a new theatre to bo built at once" is lieing printed in thu news papers. We've had ro many of them on wip or of late years that wo will wait for further developments beforo devoting spaou to n do tailed account of thu pros)Rsjtu, although we must admit them seems to lie something more than rumor and report nbout thu present talked of structure. Take that proscription to Wilson fie Green's pharmacy 1!K south Tenth street, where it will bo ucurately comiouudod and prices w ill bo reasonable. Tlltf A IMITT ' "" ' IVIIj MAGAZINES. SOME EXCELENT NUMBERS RECEIVED Tbr IIkiihI rotpmirrl of Fine Work Nolle- able and Hevernl l'.stru (loud TIiIiirs Noted, The ten thousands of readers of Oolave Thanot's short stories In thu magazines will be greatly I uteres to I In tho ku trait of this talented Western girl which apiears as tho frontispiece In thu April number of the I look lluycr. Tlio faro Is that of nn uncommonly pretty young woman, bright, intelligent, and with a line hero and there Indicating a sunny spirit to which humor Is not foreign. Thu accompanying sketch of thu lady gives much Interesting Information nlwut her literary career, her mothcsls of work, her ambition, with n good dash of detail which make ono more familiar with the iwrsonallty of Mis French, her real name. Those who like to read character, or try to read character, In handwriting will lie able to exercise their In genuity UH)n a facsimile reproduction In tho same iiiiiiiImt of the Hook Huyer of a portion of a mauscript page from u fothcoiuing In stalment in Scritmer Mnyntlne of Holsirt Louis Btovenson's story, "Thu Master of Bal lantrne.'1 The other leading features of this number are Illustrated reviews of Apploton' "Cyclnpaislla of National Biography" nnd Mm. Frances Hodgson Burnett's new story, "Tho Pretty Bister of Juno;" nml liosldes these there ore thu usual budget of Iioudon and Boston gossip nlsiut Issiks and authors by J. Ashby Btertv nnd A no Hates, reviews, with illustrations, of the principal current books, readings from now Isxiks, literary notes, and the djwrtment of quorles, edited by ltossltor Johnson. Published by Charles Bcrlbiier's Bons, New York, 10 cents a copy 1.00 a year. - Thu .UiifliufiK o .rtnirrfruii lliitory for April is exceptionality strong and Interesting. Tlio features of ilrst linportniiru Is Washing ton's letter from Philadelphia to John Lnng don IndP-simiJ, wrilbm on his memorable route to New York In April, 17HU, In which he stabw when ho shall reach Trenton and Now Brunwick, from which latter place he exiects to drive in tho ii.ornlng to meet the committees from Now York at Elixatiothtown Point. 1 his In Washington's own handwrit ing is one of tho most timely and precious treasures the centennial uphonval ha brought out. Thu lwiue contains two olhor of Wash ington's letters in oc-simir, and the To Poyster (lortrnlt of Washington, novor lie fore published. The editors admirable article, "Washington and somo rf his contemiornr ies," Includes brief sketches, among others, of John Iviudgon thu Ilrst president of the senate, James Duane, the mayor of the city, Geo, Clinton, tho govennr of the state, Baimiel Osgood, thji first postinattor-genornl, r.nd Iluf us King, ono of the prominent senators, and Is unlquoly illustrated. General J, W. Dn Poyster describes tho Washington portrnlt which forms tho frontispiece. Among the shorter articles are soveral tit bits about Washington, together with hir Jotters on agriculture to Blr John Sinclair, Tho de partments are all delightfully varied, It Is a superb number. Price, 5 a year, M Broad way, . Y, City. -- Drake Manazliu' for April Is before ns and maintains thu high standard of excellence that has made thu publication so popular and prosperous. The frontispiece is n fine rpecl men of the enirrnvor's art entitled "The Min uet." Lieut. II. 1). Kmltb, of the I J. H. Navy contributes the opining article, giving n z raphlc description ot tin? "Destruction of Ihe Confederate Him, AllMTniarle' which Is nrofiisidy IllustraUsl. "IiimsjU as Oniaments" 'k the taklni; title of n Misir contributed bv John 11. Corvell: "An Indian Wnlf" by Cathlu Jewett; "Monkey Land." by T, C. HnrbiiiKh, and "High Kalariivl Women," by Messrs Falex and Curtis, are bright and In tiTtainiug. James Connelly has a liiighabln Irish sk itch under tho headlmr of Tangled Ambition nnd Ivo;" E. N Litnnnt treats of tho "Last Days of thu Nobility:" C. N. Hood bills of his efforts to rid himself of a feline tormentor, nnd Laura C. Holloway mentions "Some Almtablo Fulsnnces." There are also (stems by Mlniilo Irving and B, F. Qiilntero, mid entertalmni; stories by Thomas P. Mont- fort, Clarence Widgeon nnd other popular writers. "Jottings" ileal with the leading topics of tho day in a bright and pleasing manner, mid the humorous department, "Quack," Is as usual brimful of quaint and o igimil humor. Drake? Muunsiiu- is only II a year. Address Drake I'utillsliliig Com pany, 21 1'ark How, New York. The April number of Table Talk contains much that Is fitted to the boasou, and mnch that will console ind refresh the body as well as tho nil" 1. In theso respect tho magazine never seems to bo at a loss. It mixes the lit erary and the gastronomic In a very pleasant confusion. Wo have never had much of a liankuring after sandwiches made up of alter uato slices of hntn nnd literature, but Tnhte Talk docs it iu such a palatable way that wo are In thu habit of swallowing them quickly. and eagerly wall for thu roll of the month to bring us m. . i iiico. Tim success of Table Talk has been remarkable, mid tho societ of that success lies, no doubt, iu thu tact it has shown iu thus serving thu dintles of the table with a literary sauce. Tho practical aid it gives to the housewife, through Mrs. Borer's teachings Is another factor in its success, and ono that ought to push ft on until no house hold in thu country Is without its monthly presence. PublMnsl by the Tablo Tulk Puis. Ilshiug Co., Am, 401 & s(l Haiti street, Phil adelphia, fl Oduyotr, lOo. slnglu copy. All Amateur for April has fur one of Its colurisl suiileinenis a sup rli study of nil apples on a liouh. Full iI-'hi'Iihusiiiu given fur copv ing this ilntw. 'iim other culmcd supilninoul Is forcliiuii painting a fern de sign for cup and Kiucer. PtiifesMir Kruisi Ivimuirt gives the HiHtiud if his s,'iles of pin fusely illustrated piHrs on "Pen Dialing for Photo Kugiuvlug," Invaluable for the student who uxplresto Isn an Illustrator of Issiks nml magar.lne. Direction are given as usual for painting thu wild flower of tho mouth. "Is'tnrvK lo a young lady who nsks If she can learn ctilns-Milntlng," oiii contin ued and them Is much practical information concerning various brnnchnsi of every day work ot the aiuatoiir artist. Borne artlstlo Interiors am IlluslrnUsI, and Bruce Price, tho decorator, gives some useful hints nlsiut the use of gulldlng, and the lighting of room. Tho excellent writs of monogram I nwumud and china painting mid other designs am giv en with thu usual profusion. Price ,'15 cents. Montague Marks, Publisher, 'X Union Hquarc. Now York. t.IVK MTKIIAHY UIHK, Friuinds ,Uiic ami Dili ma U a regular visitor to this desk, nnd ns welcome ns It is uuwsy and lutcrosting, which says much. Thu various doiartmcnt are well kept up and alwajs furnish unllinlUsI amount of sploy matter. It Is ilisvutiit to observe that Harry Fivmid, the genial rustler nnd manager I meeting with merited success. Although not altogether a literary Journal thu 7ifr( World of Chicago finds its way each wock to our holy sanctum, After reading dozens of literary Journals It does ono good to mad Mr, Holm's editorial on hotels, tho gossip of the hotel world, mid tho menus, give to the reader iiiinp-tlto nut equaled at our Ilnest ImnquctH. llohli has iiindo a big suc cess of tho H'wWif, which today is recognired as tho jsior of nil western hotel Journals. Of tho doAens of attractive art monthlies that reach this desk regularly, nono are moro wel come or perused with a greater degree uf Inter est than Hai tlmlomuw's ,lr Wnfr. Its ar rival is always a source of pleasure, for bo twisMi Its covers nre always found nil endless amount of spluy matter that is best appre ciated by the printer and publisher. Its ty Kigiiiihlcal nintius uud prvmwnrk nover fall to attract attention, while the designs nuulu by the craft, shown therein, always call forth praise nnd admiration. Kvery type worker and nuwssiioi man should rood th exceleut Journal. Price tl.M) per year. College Place, Now York. Mr. and Mrs. B. l)avoiis)rt nro once more among their Lincoln friends, after an ab sence of over a year in California, They speak In ploaseant terms of their visit, but like most everyono who leaves I glad to get bank homo. It I to 1st regretUsl that owing to continu ed Illness Itiv. Dr. Marine has found it ini tiosslble to longer continue hi (Mistoraga of Ht, Paul M. K. rl.urch, and that worthy gentleman has resigned thu iosltlon much to the regret ot his loving flock. J. A. 1 1 ay den the photographer has re turned and is again hard at work as usual. Whllu homo ho hod the exquisite pleasure of Iwlng present at his (mron's Golden wedding which wns uolebrnhsl Iu a Uicomliig manner nt Mt. Vernon, Iowu, im Thursday of last week. The Burlington and Union Paclllo-Jlnc w inaugurate n now tlmo card taking effect to morrow. It is also thought Hint the Elkhorn will come in with n change. If you am in tending to travel tomorrow or next week, it may lie well for you to look up the matter of train leaving time beforo date of deirture, iy enquiring nt the city ofllce of eltlier of the roods. Frank McDonald the new associate "Minn host" nt tho Capital hotel I making things lively nlsiut that popular resort. Tlio office has been given a coat ot snowy white ami now the entire exterior of the large bulkliug is lieing covered with thesame. Frank isarus tlr and lias only begun improvements. When hu has finished, former patrons nnd Lincoln lto will not recognize the Capital as Iwlng thu hotel of eld. Tim Ismnlers at the Windsor I otel who re ooivo their dully ino'ils from thu h-i-ids of the isillte waitress, .Miss Cilly GiM'steulsirgur, ireseiitl her yesterday with u beautiful liniaU'h, with dlamoiid Hotting. Bliu has carefully siippliisl tho wants of the Isiys dully and iiuiv iisshu Isalsiiit to go to lloat rlce toiict as headiiitucss In the uuw Pad-dis-'k hotel, Hie hoarder foiirUsm In number hsik this niutholof showing their appiwlu tion. Billy Walker, ono of thu Jolliest of thu numerous traveling mo.i that call Liu ola their home, has during tho week lieeu and Is yet exceedingly gay and frlskey. Billy says IU a now girl n perfect daisy, look just like mpa and for ls-auty boats Mrs. lingtry and nil the other celebrities, The littlo one ar riveil Batunlay and has lieeu chrUtemxl, HnzeL Mrs. Walker and liaby am doing well nnd It Is clalnusl bv friends uf the father that with a littlo care hw will soon recover. Thk Couiiikh extend congratulations. General Passenger Agent "Jack" Francis of thu II. tc M. was a "flyer" visitor to Lin coln Thursday. He came down on the noon train and returned on thu fast ex prows to Omaha. Mr. Francis at the bead of thu s seuger deMirtmeut Is making an enviable re cord tor himself and one that any one might well bo proud of. He is young and energetic, ever alive to tho Interest of tho great Burling ton system and being of a genial spirit is not only (topular with thu railroad fraternity but the public generally'ns welL Sawyer fie Mushier.' greenhouses supply cut flowers, boqucts, etc, on short notice. Branch floral conservatory in Maxmlo Tem ple liasemeut. Ladies will Uud at Wells new millinery store W south Eloveuth street, thu tiiut and latest assortment of hats, bonnets, kid gloves ami fancy goods Iu general. Moimgiaius, crests, dies, etc., promptly en graved iu the most artlstlo maimer nt tho CoimiKH olllce. Don't send orders away from homo when it can Im done In the city at thu sumo prices. Helrt' Wanted. For tlio Umellt of jthu ladles who may have U pass thiough the common struggle of se curing help, the CoruiKit will receive want advertisements for publication in tlio Dally Cull want columns. Putties desiring help situations, boulders, or to rent rooms or rent house can leave their advertisement at this olllce and they will fsi promptly delivered to the Call tor publication. One cent a word (or day Is tho excuse. ma IMWss-tcpwaHUS lUMkUWifii SS"iSt.to..Ml.'iitiitj .iv.ii.JL ..,4.tAJKwSA-s Wi,ils, JCt.JfW