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Vol, 4. No. GO
Lincoln, Nicquasica, Satukday, Novfcmuicu 123, 1800.
FWICtt 1?IVIC ClCNTS
BYE THE BYE.
Speaking of dancing tho other dny, my
friend Quit fell Into a reminiscent mood.
"Going homo with a friend Tuesday evening,"
ho said, "he hnd occasion to consult ramcono
at Tempi hnll and I went up to await tho
conclusion of his errand. "While stnndlug In
tho passagoway I wan iwlitely Invited to
ten fnsldo. and found n ilanco In progress.
On Inquiry I learned It was tha Comu club
and largely mado up of novices In tho nrt.
Two or threo things Impressed mo. Ono was
the behavior of tho company and tho other
was Its cordiality. Without being stilt and
prim theso young people displayed a propri
ety that made a great contrast with tho hoy
denisb, boisterous actions of many ultra-lash.
Innnhlo f eta. Then I noticed two now men
token In hand by two old members, apparent
ly a committee, who with gentlemanly Insist
once, mado thorn acquainted with tho other
young men and women of tho club. From
Mr. Compbell, tlie gentleman in cnargo 01
Temple boll, I also loarnod that It was ono of
tho principles of tho club to hovo tho mem
bers on an easy footing with each other and
that o committee was charged with that duty.
I couldn't help contrasting It with my first
espcrlenco at n club party In Lincoln. Sever
al members had looked up my pedigree and
considered it good enough to moko mo a
member of tho club. Although I had been In
the city but a fow weeks and was known to
bo a strnngor, not ono of those men offered to
glvo mo an Introduction to a lady. In fact,
tho only gentlemen who paid mo any attcn
tlon of that kind was Mr. IUchter, whoso
kindness you may bo sure was very grateful
to me. If you hnvo over been In such a posi
tion you can Imagine my feelings before that
gentleman took me In hand. And I will con
fess that I felt a little hurt and indignant. I
presume this lack of attention to a now-comor
is merely carelessness, n habit. I hove seen
well clubs in. which it was to much tho olI
cy to moko strangers feel nt homo thot not to
aid ono in the matter of Introductions Mould
be equivalent to saying that lie was an un
worthy man who had gotten Into tho room by
mistake. It xecms to be merely a difference
in towns or in Bots. I want to tell you that
the deportment, friendliness and dress of tho
members of the Comus club will leavo a very
fovorablo impression on anyone who will
measure a company by any standard but that
of fashion.'
Bye-thc-Bye may be pardoned u word of
explanation here. Mr. Rlchter's nimo In
used without his knowledge or consent, and
he Is so kindly considerate on all occasions
that it Is not nt all likely that ho can locate
my talker under the mask of Quiz. Nor is
the uso of Mr. RIchtci's name in this connec
tion to flatter him. as some ovor-wlso people
will conclude The name Is used bocauso
Quiz made the statement quoted, and a news
paper adores facts; but, chiefly becauso It
gives deflnlteness and a j'crnonnl flavor to the
item, qualities which double its value from a
newspaiier standpoint.
the use of six npartmcnU on tho first floor for
cloak rooms, nnd Mr. II. It. Wlloy of HulT
man & Hlchter's volunteered to toko charge
of them and provldo a system of checking
clothing that will prevent loss nnd confusion.
Tho governor tendered tho uso of tho execu
tive apartments, nnd thoy will 1m used for re
ception rooms. Tho corridors will provldo
line promenades, tho gallory will glvo specta
tors n good vlow of tlmdancliigand tho somite
chamber will mako a big dining room. It
was decided to hovo refreshments, to bo
chnrged for extra, and the old committee was
authorized to mako tho necessary arrange
ment. Air. II. II. Nissloy leported that It
would cost about $05 to cover tho floor with
tho best muslin made, which con afterwards
bo taken up and distributed among tho poor.
Mr. W. E. Manly sont In an offer from on
other Arm to canvass the floor for $77 nnd toko
tho cloth back at $18. Theso propositions as
sure a good dancing Biirfnceataconiparatlvo
ly small cost. Tho preparation of tho floor
was referred to tho old committee with power
to act. A resolution was adopted providing
that no oxpenso except the most trivial shall
1h) Incurred without tho sanction of tho finance
committee. Messrs, M, 11. Nlssley, Otto Mo
oiisteehor, W. K. Manly nnd 0. J. Ernst were
nppointed n decoration committee, and will
probably call ujwn their lady friends for help
when tho time conies. Messrs. Frank Zen
rung, Hudson Iinhoff and Dr. Bajloy woro
mado a commltteo on printing. Tho meeting
adjourned subject to tho call of tho oxecutlve
committee.
V
Why all this hubbub about Marshal Car
der" To an unprejudiced oliservor It looks
very much as though Mr. Canler was an in
competent ofllclal, or as though tho newspn
pers, for reasons not apparent on tho surface,
were In leoguo to drlvo hint from ofllco.
Which!
PEN, PAPER AND INK.
Which reminds me of a bit of gossip of in
terest to tho dancing clubs. It comes second
hand, and I give it for what it is worth. Mrs.
Campbell the lady who has assisted tho fair
ones wont to assemble at Temple hall on dano
inir occasions, you know is likely to leave
one of the clubs to its own devices In tho mat
ter of attendance. At ono of tho recent ho8
some of tho ladles undertook to order Mrs,
Campbell about as though she were a common
hired servant, nnd tlmt lady resents le in
dignity. Homo of those at tho club dances
have como to look on Mrs. Campbell as one of
tho accessories Included in tho rent of tho hall,
but such is not the case. Her services have
been given freely, partly out of womanly In
terest In young people, partly because many
mothers hovo asked her to watch over their
daughters and partly, perhaps, because of the
fascinations that scenes of gayoty have for a
sympathetic person. Instead of of being a
subject for patronizing girls, Mrs. Campbell's
generous, thoughtful, unsolicited, unpaid ser
vices entitled her to tho kindliest considera
tion of dancing people. For flvo years she
has attended the hall with her husband, and
of the kindliness of her own heart has assist
ed the ladies with a faithful, intelligent help
fulness that has lent greatly to their comfort
and peace of mind. Her self-imposed task
has been an ungrateful one. Tho particular
club in question, for example, not only has
not offered to pay her anything for her ser
vices but has not oven thanked her. And as
for an invitation to havo refreshment well,
that was forgotten as thoroughly as the
thanks. But she hod become accustomed to
ingratitude, and has continued her labor of
love uncomplainingly until now, when tho
burden of domineering directions from her
benoftclaries seems to have become unbear
able. Mrs. Campbell threatens to leavo tho
ball after next week and let tho clubs, or
some of them, provide attendants of their own
hiring. Tho lady may havo told theso things
to a friend without expectation of seeing them
in print, but it is just as well that tho clubs
and the ladles who attend them should under
stand the situation. Mrs. Campbell has be
como so well known, has the confldenco of so
many mothers, it would be too bad to loso
her. It Is not Improbable that the clubs can
retain her services by showing u proper ap
preciation. At least that is the impression of
Bye-tho-Byo's informant,
Tho gentlemen Interested In the charity
ball held another meeting Thursday evening
at Huffman & Hlchter's. Gov. Thayer pre
sided nnd enthusiastic Interest prevailed. Tho
ball was fixed for Tuesday evening, Jan. 14,
to give time for everybody to recover from
the holiday festivities and for absentees to re
turn home. Mr. Itichler reported that the
state olllclals hod consented to the uso of bolh
legislative halls for tho ball and that bottled
the placo without much ti ouble. Tho idea Is
to havo tho dtnclng in the representative hnll,
which furnishes a floor Bpuco about 05x80
feet. Tho cloak and clerk's rooms adjoining
will bo provided with chairs for tho comfort
of the dancers between numbers In order
that the main hall need not be encumbered
with seatf. Auditor iBontoii kindly offered
Among tho mo.it sumptuous of holiday
books Is "In a Fair Country," tho Joint work
of Thomas Wontworth Illgglnsou and Ireuo
E. Jerome. What tho former has written
with his pen, in facile, graceful often fanciful
style, the other has Illustrated with beautiful
pictures from an equally versatllo pern II. The
letter pros Is mado up of essays from the
"Out-Door Tapers" of Mr. Igglnson. There
nro April Days, My Out-Door Study, Water
Lilies, Tho Llfo of Blnls, Tho Procession of
tho Flowers nnd Snow. These papers are
studies of nature, familiar talks on flowers,
plants, birds nnd trees by ono who has become
a loving observer of their traits and tlio'r
beauties. Theso papers embody not only sub
stantial Information and philosophical reflec
tions, but much sentiment and many fanciful
conceits. But good as tho reading Is tho illus
tration is even licttcr. Tho text Is adorned
with a wonderful wealth of pictures. Borne
of them show the object written of woven
into tho engraved designs of tho many title
pages, but ono of the greatest charms of the
book Is tho numerous landsca po scenes show
ing idyllic Ptretches of country. It is alto
gether an exquisitely beautiful work that will
be an adornment to any center-table. It is
printed on heavy cream plate paper, gilt-
edged and bound In bronze covers. Leo &
Shepard, publishers. For salo by Lemlng.
Tho holidays are essentially childhood's sea
son, and tho book publishers recognize the
fact with many hnndsoiuo publications for
the young. One of tho most umquo comes
from Leo & Shepard. It Is entitled "Our
Baby's Book" and will optical to young mnr-
ried couples. It Is made of loose leaflets of
heavy, gilt edge pajier. Tho pages ore
prettily illuminated, and places aro loft for
all the Important data of un unfolding rose
bud. Ono leaf, oriMmeuted with a pair of
balances, has places for "baby's weight" at
bhth, at three, six, nine and twelvemonths
and at two years. Sultoblo shrines nro pro
vided for a lock of baby's hair, date of first
tooth, of walking, talking, first photo, con
cluding with two pages for "Baby's own
wise sayings and doings," The leaflets are
bound together with satin ribbons and fitted
with rings and chain for hanging. For salo
by Lemlng.
On a smaller scale but in somewhat similar
stylo, with heavy gilt-edged leaflots, ribbons
and chains aro two dainty holiday souvenirs
by tho samo publishers. Their titles aro "One
Merrio Christmas Time" and "A Happy Now
Year to You." Each pace has a sentiment
appropriately illustrated, "and tho whole is
printed in colors. "Hurrah for tho New
Year 1800" is a similar work, but is made
useful as well as pretty by having a monthly
calender on each page,-which is Illustrated by
a child's figure ill u suggestivo setting. Theso
bouvenlrs nro highly artistic, and nro offered
at 75 cuts each. For salo by Lemlng,
But all tho receut publications nro not do
voted to the holidays. Here is a book entitled
"Speaking Pieces," containing original reci
tations and dialogues, churadesand entertain
ments for school exhibitions and homo pleas
ure, with pieces for birthday und wedding
mmlvcrsuries, Decoration Day and other oc
casional celebrations. All this may bo had
for 60 cents. Tho book Is divided into two
parts, ono for llttlo speakers and the other
for older persons. Tills work Is just the thing
for pupils in the public schools who have fre
quent seabons of "speaking pieces." For sulo
at Lemlng's.
Rather mora ambitious, and suited to mi
older class, is George M. Baker's "Fuvorite
Speaker." It seems to be mnde uji of four
uuinbers of a periodical called "Tho Heading
Club," but the author has evidently used
painstaking cure in making his selection.
Mo has departed from tho old cuhtom of com
piling extracts from tho classics and lays be
fore the reader the thoughts of coutcmMra
neons writers, throbbing with tho sentiments
and the questions of today. For example,
there aro pieces by Chauucey M. Depew, Tul
mage, George McDonald, James Whltcomb
Riley, Opie Bead, John Mny, Grover Cleve
land, Loulso Chandler Moultou, Iugersoll,
Bill Nye, Harriot Piescott Hpofford, Elhi
Wheeler Wilcox, Blunder Matthews, John
Boyle O'Reilly and others too numerous to
record. Tho author must hove scorched
much of current literature, and tins garnered
its gems. Lee & Shepard, publish ei s. Prleo
$1.00, Forsoluby LciuIiik.
"Pons nnd Types" is made up of hint and
helps for those who write, print, read, tench
or learn, prepared by Benjamin Draw, who
for ninny years was connected with tho gov
ernment printing ofllco nnd largo publishing
houses ns proof render, For anyone writing
for tho press and not familiar with tho prop
or manner of doing it, this work Is Just
tho thing. IS Is not merely general In Its
directions. It goes Into such Intrlc-tto details
as punctuation, orthography and capitaliza
tion. What a lioon It would Imi to editors
If contributors could Ito compelled to rend
this work beforo writing for publication,
Whllo n few of tho author's i tiles hnvo been
inodllled In certain offices, the gient liody of
his directions is correct, nnd tho occasional
scribbler will not go far astray In following
them closely. He will find in them nil the
instruction ho needs In preparing copy for
tho press. Loo & Shepard, publishers. Price,
IJM. For sole by Lemlng.
"Tho List Assemby Ball," which ran In
one of tho magazines a short tiino ngo, hns
Iwon published In liook form. Tho author Is
Mary Malleck Foote, who seems to havo n
very lirgo store of western experiences to
draw from, to Judgo from her writings. Tho
scenoof this story Islnld in Lcnthillo In its
early days. The characters aro mostly ttio
inmates of a Imarding houso kept by a widow
young enough to take a jiorsonnl ns well as a
pecuniary Interest in Her young men boani
ors. The characters are put In n dramntlo
setting. Tho hero Is nn impulsive young fel
low who has been rejected by a girl in the
east. Tho herolno Is a pretty girl who comes
to tho house ns n servant. Her history Is a
mystery that piques curiosity, nnd tho hero
out of pity champions her. Tho widow Inter
poses obstacles, and tho young fellow natural
ly marries tho girl and takes hor to tho As
sembly ball, whore tho women snub her. Tho
girl's unworthluess becomes known nnd her
husband provokes a duel and is killed. The
story Is tense enough to hold the attention to
tho end, nnd gives a ptcttircsquo glimpse of
llfo In an American mining town, Hound
with this romance Is another short one, "Tho
Patent a Voice,' by tho same author. It Is
handsomely bound in white, with ornngo let
tering. Houghton, Mlflllu & Co., publishers.
Price, $1.25. For sale by all newsdealers.
"Tho Now Eldorado" Is on account of a
summer trip to Alaskn by UaturitiM. Ballon'
who, to judgo from his books of travel, seems
to hnvo trotted over n considerable part of
the glols Mo starts in nt St. Paul nnd visits
Yellowstono park, which he dtfcrllies at
length. Motouchesupon mining, emigration,
agriculture and other timely topics In hit
flicht west, and takes ship nt Tncomn. Ho
do'crltes the various towns, Interests and In
cidents on the trip to Sltkn, giving much of
tho history of tho great northwest. Ho gives
an Intel est Ing account of the vrst jIzh of
Alaska, its great wealth In gold, furs, llsbir
ics, coal and timber, which suggests tho title
of the work. Ho IoIIb also of tho gieot rivers
imil glacial marvels and describes the peculi
arities of tho native race, their manners, do
mestic usages and superstitions. Many No
braskans havo already taken tho trip to Alas
ka. To them this book will bo a lasting record
of much they have seen a.itl henrd. To thoso
whohupo to moko tho trip It opens n vista of
delightful possibilities Houghton, Mifflin &
Co., publishers. Price, f l.BO. For sain by
all newsdealers.
"Cllquot" Is a crisp, spicy, lovo and racing
romance, just published by T. II. Peterson tc
Brothers, Philadelphia. It rattles along at
railroad sjieed, passing fearlessly over much
delicate ground. Its author, Kate Leo Fer
guson, is another Amelie Rives. Its lovers
lovo with tho utmost ardor nnd Its scenes on
tho rueo track teem with excitement. There
Is a mysterious young Jockey who braves
death to win n coveted prize; there lira two
Bprielitly actresses, and plenty of ladles who
attteud races. Tho plot Is clover, tho story
breezily toliL "Cllquot" will bo found for
salo by nil thot sell books every whoro.
"Origin and Formation of tho Hebrew
Scriptures," to bo published soon by Loo &
Shopard, Boston, Is tho Indicnilvo tltloof Lo
renzo Burgo's third volume bearing ujkju the
human family in its origin, nnd in tho gener
al trend of tho purtiosos of its creation, and
its relation to tho Creator; nt the same time
interpreting tho Scriptural and explaining
their relation with mankind. The learned
author presents tho arguments as to when,
where, under what circumstances, for what
puroso, and by whom were those Scriptures
written, from tho records of tho eminent
Persian nobleman mid historian, Nehcmlah,
for many years governor of Palestine, from
B, C. 445. Tho work contains on apieiidlx
containing prophecy sustained in the histo
ries of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon, and a
revlow of what tho author terms "radical
views of tho Biblo."
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
Nowtou Beers nnd several other barn
stormers attempted to piny "Enoch Anion'
at Funko's Monday evening. Thoy drew n
fair-sized houso by advertising tho olajxirnto
scenlo effects used In tho Now York ravlvnl
of tho play, n gilded method of robbing tho
public under false pretense that Lincoln poo
plo should resent. The Hirfonunneo wns too
painful to dwell iiioii, Why, the old Lincoln
dramatic club with E. T. Roberts ns Its star
artist never in Its wildest effoits achieved
such n triumph In rant. If Mr. Beers and
his company vvlllcnloigooii tho exomplo of
their hero nnd stay nwny seven times seven
years wo '11 forget nnd forgive.
"natokai. ham."
Of course there will bo full programs on
Isith stages nnd up to the usual statidanl,
TALK OP TIII9 HTAOK.
The play "Tim Burglar" hns had an Inter
esting history, Its author, Mr, Thomas, was
for years n uewspaHr man, connected ntdlf.
feivnt times with Kansas City and Ht, Imls
pnters, but had always Ueti mom or less In
terested In theaters, During his residence In
the latter city he wrote "Kdltlin's Burglar,"
the charming little one-act sketch from which
tha present play was ohtlMirntisI, and It hap
pened In this wnyi Ilohnd n llttlo 8-ycor-old
gill friend of whom he wns very fond. Me
used to visit her family nndnlwnys took great
notice of her. She In turn wns very fond of
him and used to sit on his keo nnd tell him nil
about her lessons, nnd what olio learned nnd
w hat she rend. One day sho brought him mi
nM lumiiil viililltin of St. A'rinilM. Minn, tell
Tho audleuco at Funko's Wednesday oven- ..,.,-, ..i.i. ..,..1 ......i i.i,,, i,y,iium Hudson
Ing, ono of tho blgglst of the season, once nt,rtlotfH short story or "Edltho's Burglar."
more emphasize tho fact that Lincoln people .,.., clu,. wn0), ,M0 tt0 milsodo called up
Impressed him wonderfully and
will turn out to good shows. "Natural Gas"
Is not to lie Judged by tho standard lined In
measuring nu ordinary drama, but there Is
lint a better play of its kind on tho road. It
Is one of thoso force comedies whose only pur
poso Is to make tho audleuco forget cnte and
laugh. Donnelly nnd (I Irani ore artists hi
tho lino of slam-bang, tliey have a good sup
ortlng company, the ploy Is full of funny
business und the audience goes home satlslhsl.
"I.ITTI.K rocK."
Frank Daniels will present "Llttlo Puck" nt
Funko's next Wednesday evening. An ex
change says: "There Is no doubt olwut Frank
Daniels' position i n the stage. He has by his
original efforts placed himself among the fore
most comedians of the time. Ills work has,
to bo sure, been of the farclal order, nnd he
has yet to enter the field of high comedy; but
lie has dovolopcd n genius for vivid comical
characterization that unquestionably places
him almost nt the head of our low comedians.
Indeed, Frank Daniels' efforts stamp him
nn artist In qunlnt humor, for his work Is deli
cately comical nnd ginulnely entertaining.
lie holds himself entirely free from extrava
gance. Nor does ho exceed tho caricature ho
presont. Tho details of his lmiersonotlous
provo him possessed of nnlro sense of comedy.
Ills new piece, "Little Puck," Is a gnat suc
cess. Mr. Dnnlels' new character isthat of a
matter-of-fact old stock broker, Pavklngham
Giltedgo. who through the music of a "Hoo
doo" Idol, Is transformed into his son, who in
turn Is trnnsfoi med Into his own father. Tho
sou, assuming pstcrral authority, sends the
old man to school, mid Dnufols' acting of the
veteran broker (In appearance a jouth) while
nt school Is said to be one of the inot delight
ful and refreshing pieces of dioll comedy
work seen on the stage In twenty years "
"TIIK OUl IIOMKHTKAD."
Demniii Thompson's story will be presented
at Funko's on Thanksgiving Day afternoon
nnd evening. Tho success attending Its pro
duction in New York city during Its forty
two weeks' tun has stamMKl It as among tho
most attractive plays of the language. There
is not an exaggerated situation or overdrawn
character and tho whole Is so tnio to llfo thnt
It Is difficult to call it a play, but rather act
ual bits of Yankeodom plucked from down
east and spread for n mental feast. It do s
I not desjnd for itsstreug h and merit on the
thrilling scenes so common among tho dra
matic works of tho day, but upon Its slmpllo
lty In dealing with tho common phases of
ever day life. Amid all tho fluctuations and
changes to which our American stago has
been subjected there hns nlwajs been a de
mand for a purelv American ploy, one which
could truthfully illustrate o type of our own
humanity. So Isolated has pure "Yankee
life" become thnt It is only a question of a few
more years before it w ill bo lost forover.
Detimnn Thompson hns neccded tn public de
mand and sent out a compsny that w 111 give
as good a perfoi maneo as his ow n New York
cpmpniiy.
KDKNMUHKK.
Tho Nebraska City New is the pioneer a
per of tho state of Nebraska, and its lastissuo
is nn anniversary number to celebrate its
thirty-fifth yenr. It contains much Interest
ing history about Itself and tho city in which
it is published, with a number of jiortraltH
and other illustrations. This numlier of tho
News will bo especially valuable to writers of
Nebraska history.
Tho first number of tho Hastings Tribune
has appeared with tho names of R. Thompson
anil Allen P. Brown at tho head of its col
umns, Tha lYibune makes a handsome oj
pearanro and publishes an unusually largo
amount of fresh matter. It comes out fer
nimt prohibition,
Among the Incidents of chlldhsod thnt
stand out In bold relief, as our memory re
verts to the days when we were young, none
ore moie prominent than severe sickness. Tho
young mother vividly remembers that It was
Chamlierlaiu's Cough Remedy cured Iter of
croup, and In turn administers it to her own
offspring and always with the best success.
For sale by A, L. Hhudcr.
A few good second-hand baso-burnerstovos
in perfect order ore to to be closed out by M.
J, Mall & Bro. at prices ranging from three
dollars upwards,
Wo sell n ladles' kid shoo every day for fl
such ns other houses claim they have reduced
to (1,50. Wo are satisfied with n small profit
and therefore sell nil kiuiU of boots and shoes
at such pi Ices that wo cannot give a discount.
Call and see us, J. ,. Briscoe, l!fc.HJ O stieet.
Tho louder nt the Edon Musoo this wook has
been a child who is lieiug advertised ns Baby
Venus. Although but throe years old sho
lias a physical development Uko a full grown
woman. Some of the Illustrated advertise
ments would Indicate a rather generous ex
posure of tho figure abovo tho waist, and
many modest ladles withdraw to a distance
during the exhibition of tho child In anticipa
tion of being made to blush, but Baby Venus
makes no more exposure than can bo seen In
fashionable Imll rooms, hardly as much as In
some. Tho llttlo ono is in charge of its moth
er, and has made many admirers by Its
bright prattle, In tho up-staira theater a
ono-armod man gave a clover juggling per
formance. On the big stago tho Mexican
with the curious instrument resembling a big
zither played a return engagement, and his
sweet music always got an encore. An ncro
bat gave several novel liolanclng feats anil
two contortionists showed thnt the jiosslbill
ties In their lino had not boon exliausted.
The performance concluded w ith a new sot
of stereopticon views.
Noxt week brings Lucia Zarnto Queen
of Llliputlans, who was torn In St. Carlos,
nine miles north ot Vera Cruz, Republic, of
Mexico, on the 2d of January, 1S0-I, her nemo
being Lucia Zarute, At her birth sho was
nl in Inches in length, weighed the small
amount of three quarters of n kiuiii1, und sho
was a year old before sho dressed propel ly, on
account of her dlmluutivenoss. You cannot
imagine how small she wns other birth. Her
mother could not hold her in her hnnds in or
der to nurse her, but In n small Imjx of cotton,
where she could thou hold her on her breast.
Shu commenced to walk when two years of
age, and ceased growing when elght.vears old.
Her height is twenty inches, anil weighs only
four and three quartern ikhiiiiIs, now at the
ago of twenty-six years.
Her feet are two Inches nnd a half in length,
Tho ring that sho wears on her largest finger
does not admit u common lead pencil through
It; neither one of her bracelets con go on a
linger of any ordinary sized poixin. Al
though she Is not very handsome, she has tho
gracefulness of tho Spanish ladies, and is
well formed In every sense of tho word, has
licautiful little hands and feet, smallest of
tho small, dnik complexion, daik beautiful
eyes mid hair. Hwr physique is erfect, and
In her miniature organism nature has forgot
ten nothing but stature,
ho shortly
nftenvonl wrote tho one-net piny nlsivo re-
fen isl to. This was six years ago, nnd tliort
ly afterwards .Mr. W, F. Dickson of Pope's
theater, St, IouIm, organized a company un
der tho title of Dickson's Sketch club mid sent
It nil the road to play "Edltho's Burgliir"and
a two-net farce comedy also by Mr. Thomas
called "Combustion." Tho sketch mado u
great hit but tho company waso failure finan
cially, although they played a season of forty
weeks. Of thunld Hketcli club Mr Thomas
is a promising author with one play on the
road, one now running nt tho Madison Square
theater and several "on the stocks." Edgar
Smith Is the librettist and u member of the
company nt the Casino, New York. Frank
David has lieou with Rice's "Corsair" for two
seasons, and Is now starring In tho east In a
force comedy culled " The U, S. Mall." Miss
Delia Fox, tliouiiglnnlEdltlia,lprliuo donna
of the Coureid opera company, Mr. Dickson
Is business manager for Thomas W, ICeene,
and W. G. Smyth, tho malinger of the old
company, Is one of tho proprietors and man
agers of "Tho lliirglnr," During the orlginnl
season Mr. Thomas wns advised on oil sides to
make a four act play of the sketch, which ho
did that same season, but could get no hear
ing for It until Mr. Smyth, who hnd never
lost faith In It, put It on nt the Miidlsou
Square theater last summer, where it made
an Instantaneous hit. Mr. Thomas used none
of Mrs. Burnett's linos mid Is only Indebted
to her for the ouu suggestion of a burglar
meeting nn Innocent child at night. All the
romance connected with the story wns Intro
duced by him.
Whllo In Chicago recently I hail the pleas
ure of witnessing a meritorious production of
"Paul Knuvar" and as the play Is of unusual
Interest, nnd I understand will visit Lincoln
later In the season, Umeath glvo a brief
sketch of It. "Paul Kau wir Is mi olllcer of
the republican tribunal, nu artist, patriotic,
and fnr abovo In intelligence and principles
most ot his associates, Tho action of tho
piny begins In his house, Tho Duu do Beau
mont, In disguise, and his daughter, Diane,
find nn nsylum with him. Knuvar has mar
ried secretly thonged duke's daughter Gou
rde, a public accuser, who Is of noble birth, Is
n suitor for the hand of Diane. Ho comes
the duke's on est, while Knuvar Is made to
apK'or the cause. To save his father -In-low,
kativnr takes tho duke s placo In tho cart,
which Is to bear him to his death. The seem r
changes to tho province of thu Vendee The
duke, who hns cscacd thither, Insists upoi
his daughter's marriage to Gouroc, where
upon she confesses her mat rlnge. Her father
is Incensed and disowns her. To save her
from the mob, into whose ranks the enraged
fat'ier Is alsiut to drive, Gourou is forced to
declare Knuvor's heroism to tho duke. Mean
whllo Knuvar has escaped from theexecu
tlouei's cart, but Is captuicdhv royalists In
the Vendee, and token beforo General Delo
roche, who Is connected with do Beaumont by
family ties. Tho republican army gains n
victory over tho royalists, and after many
exciting adventures Kouvur assorts himself
mid again secures his UU-rty. The curtain
falls with husband and wlto reunited, while
Gouroc kills himself to escnoii horrible death
ntthohandsof ihorabhle." Joseph Howorth,
tho distinguished author-actor, takes tho title
rolo and in his hands find no room for criti
cism. The scenery and stage settings are
wonderfully natural and tho action of tho
piece Is truo to every nature ot life.
The following attractions woro nuunuiicod
for this week in New York: Booth-Modjcskn
nt the Broadway: Scanlun in "Myitis Aroou"
at tho Star; "The Drum Major" ut the Casino;
Dlxoy lit "Seven Ages" nt the Standard; Mee-tayer-Vauglm
in "The Tourists In a Pullman
Car" at the BIJou; Charles Wyndham at Pal
mer's; Wilson Barrett at the Fifth Aveuuo;
Dockbtnder's minstrels at Dockstader's;"Auut
Jack" at tho Madison Square; Clara Morris
at tho Windsor; Hairy & Fay at tho Park;
"Shenandoah" nt Proctor's; Boston Howard
Specialty at tho Fourteenth street; Dcnmaii
Thompson ot tho Academy; "Thu Exiles" at
Nlblo's; "Tho Great Unknown" ot Daly's;
Neil Burgess in "A County Fair" ot tho Un
ion bquaro; Vaudeville, at Tony Pastor's; "A
Durk Secret" at tho Grand; "Feniellff" at
the People's, John Wild mid Dan Collins in
"Running Wild" at tho Comedy; "The Char
ity Hall" ut the Lvccuui.
Geraldlno Ulmnr Is engaged for the new
Gllliert and Sullivan oiein, though sho would
not sign for tho entile season, os usual, but
only from mouth to month. The reason given
for this Is that she Is going to Is) married
within six months. Rumor engages her this
time to Gordon Kellogg, founeiiy of Califor
nia, but now of New York, The only differ
ence between this reKit and those ethers ot
the same kind that have leeu current from
time to time during the past two years Is that
it is Miss Ultuar herself who is the authority
for the pi esent statement. Wu till rememlier
Miss UlnmrV "Vutlence," with tho Boston
Ideals some j enrs ngo, and how it was retort
ed that she would soon bo led to the ultai by
n wealthy Hosiouiun, but that the young la
d)'s consent J was not to easily lie obtained.
Iotta had n narrow cscao from u serious
accident In Boston hist week. She and her
mother Ftcpped into their carriage, but did
not notUe that their li iver wus not on the
Imix. The lursts turned and started down tho
street, going faster at every step. IThiii dis
covering that the team was without n driver
Iottn forced herself out, Intending to stop
tho team herself, but her drrrs caught and
she wns thrown to the ground, sti Iking on
her head mid side, She wns picked up in a
half-conscious stnte, Physician found that
her Injuries were a contusion nu the head nnd
severe bruises on tho left limit nnd foot, Mr.
Crahtroo remained in tho carriage and tho
horse were stopped otter they had mil two
blocks further.
The Get man ojiera sensou wllllM-gln (iiNow
York Nov. 1)7 and close March !W, after liw
eluding fifty sulMcrlptlou iilghtsnud seventeen
matinees. The rcertoro will Include French,
German mid Italian iqieras all sung In Ger
man, It will Include the latest Parisian suc
cess "U Hoi d'Ys," by Ulo, and all of Wag
ner lint "rarstrnl." 1 lie chorus in these
elaborate works miiuboisi eighty-five voices
nnd theio will be o complete ballot corps. At
the head of the list of aitisls stands Lllll Loll
maim os leading prima donna mid Helurlch
Vogl as tenor.
But threo well known pi ofiswslounls wear
rings on their thumb) Henry Dlxoy, Nellie
Mcllenry and louin Burt, and hey attrib
ute all their fortune to It. Mrs. laligtry,
when It Incomes necessary hi playing certain
pnrts to remove her ring from her finger,
never Nrmlts It to leavo her person. Lillian
Russell attributes her brilliant success In
"The Brigands" to her lsautlful necklace of
turquoise and diamonds. And Paulino Hall
her HitrccHN to her f 15,000 jK'iiii ear-rings.
A poctillnr accident occurred In tho Theater
Veiidome, Nnsiiville, recently. The Corsair
was on tho hoards. On the explosion of ntor-
ssln,n HbhIo struck an auditor In thu mouth,
kii(K.klug out one ot his teeth, Thu mnddoncd
victim Immediately attached the scenery,
Prancing around with unit hand holding a
handkerchief to his mouth and the other
clutching n writ of attachment, tho manager
mollllled him with fifty dollars In Uncle Sam'
currency,
W. S. Cleveland nnd Billy Emerson havo
completed arrangements to sail for tho other
side to arrange for their Iondon nnd Paris
engagement on or olsiut Juno 1. Tho first
iinmcd will tuke charge of thu London camp,
whllo Emerson superintend thu Purls end.
Energetic Mr. Cleveland seems to Is) getting
u comer of minstrelsy tho world over,
John Wild nnd Dan Collier, formerly ism-
ular memls'rs of I'M ward Harrlgau's compa
ny, have loused Poole's old theater on Eighth
street near Fourth Avenue, New York, nnd
after it thorough overhauling will oM'ii it on
Nov. lHth as thu Comedy Theater. The llrst
production will lm "Running Wild," which
hns Iss'ti revised.
Tho latest fad of nctl iwn Is the 1.0 Tosco
cane, a long slender nsl made of ivory wood
trimmed with carved gold or silver. Thoy
are used In stepping from the carriage on
wet and sllpjiery pavements, or on dark
nights. Ada Heliuu, Margaret Mather, Mrs,
Laugtry ami Estcllo Clayton use them.
During his visit to this country next spring
Von Billow will ploy ot twenty concerts, con
ducting tho orchestra ut two ot them. Ho
will bo henrd In tho Beethoven cyclus mid In
several new concertos. Tho cities he will vh
It ore New York, Boston, Baltimore, Cincin
nati, Chicago and St. Louis,
David Wambold, tho well known negro
minstrel, died a fuw days ngo at his home, tho
Continental hotel, New Yoik. Ho was fifty-
four ears of ago, and began ns n burnt cork
clog dancer when u mere boy. Ho was u
member of the oi Iginal Groi go Christy trou;o
luspltuof the veiy worm greeting received
by Wilson Barrett and Mr. Wyndham and
erslsteut efforts to Issmi them, their busluewi
In New York has Ihs-ii poor, The mini) may
be sold of Terriss, who during his best night
ployed to nlsHit CJOO In tho houso.
W. J. Scnnlnu has Introduced n new song
Into "Myles Aroon," which promises to Imj as
much of u craze as was "Pcck-n-Doo;" It Is
entitled "See, TheroShoOoos,"iindMr.Scnn
Ian swings o llttlo girl In his arms while sing
ing it, and smiles, of course.
In tho thirty-two theaters mid halls in Now
York which gave entertainments last week
were employed !IS4 artists, U17 of whom were
English (not over six months in the country),
and tweuty-niiie Germans, who do not sjieak
a word of English,
Mr. Dlxoy is continuing Indefinitely his
representation of "Tho Seven Ages" In New
York, and tho performances have, of course,
greatly Improved; yet It Is admitted that
Dlxoy is not thu town talk as lie was In
"Adonis."
Last Monday Rolwrt Maiitell ls?gan an en
gagement in Philadelphia, apjiearlng in a
spectaculnr production of "The Corslcan
Brothers," in which ho wus seen In a dual
rolo.
Broiisou Howard's success, "Shenandoah,'
will soon Iw token to Loudon, whllo four
companies will bo engaged simultaneously In
repieseutlng It In America.
Violet Cameron, once nu acquaintance of
Ixird Ixjiisdale, Is In Indou trying to com u
living ns a concert-hull star. Violet has bo
come a llttlo faded flower.
Miss Gladys RaiikiuDrawof "The Burglar"
commny is the daughter of McKeo Rankin
and the bride of Sidney Drew, of tho samo
troupe.
Dudley Buck Is living in Brooklyn, engaged
chiefly in coiuMsitlou. His "Light of Asia"
has given him a great I epututiou in England.
A Paris inventor hns iiatcntcd a now theat
rical snow which flutters as It falls and melts
on reaching the stage,
James O'Ncll has a now romantic piny
which ho exects to produce before the close
of thu season.
Jake Rosenthal will assume tho business
management of "The Knkir" company short-
y.
The nutoties on exhibition In the Seuu'o
chamber are wproductfons from many ot tho
greatest masters.
He who In the world would rise
Must IuTiik CoUiili:it advertise.
II. J, Mull it Bro. have a full line of baking
nnd heating stoves and thtir pices mo very
low,
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