CKPITRL CITY COURIBR,
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"SW"
j fANMY DAVEMPORT. HL MINN A. GALE,
platform before largo audiences ho
eclipses tlio African traveler. Koniiun
l n fiiHolnntliiK' orator niul never falls
to hold tho attention of his audience.
Tho mlvtitieu wlo of reserved scuts lit
regular prices will open lit tho Lansing
1h). olllco this morning at o'clock.
A Finn Strrlill.v Mlinw TliurmlHjr.
A high class vaudeville purformiiui'o
1m announced to tako plueo Thursday
evening ut tho Lansing tliuutru, wlun
tho UopkliiH Trnns-Oeonnto Star Seo
laity Company will hold tho lioards and
make tliutr llrst npoariinco horo. TIiIh
company Is nndor tho mimo inanugu
niont iiH tho celebrated Uoston Howard
Athonaonm ConiMiny, and tho show Is
wild to ho fully tho ituil to tho latter.
Speaking of tho performance, tho Pitts
burgh Ultrontole-Lotlgor says: "Trow
oy, who is w nlmhlo with IiIh fingers in
to ho at once a olover conjuror, 11 nlm
hlo junior and a shtulowographtst,
who can mako any outllnoon his screen,
headH tho UopkliiH Specialty Company
at tho Grand Opera House. Misses
Molvlllo and Stetson, duottlsts, parody
tho 'Tu-rii-ra' In their 'Lament,1 and go
through some of tho huslness that has
already made them favorites hero.
Tho Brothers Dixon, grotesque musi
cians, wore redemundod several times
for their unique slolgli-boll music. M.
Strettl Is a French comiosor, who
plays his own compositions on tho vio
lin and plays well. Tho Allisons, nlm
hlo dancers; Fulgorii, tho lightning
change artist, and Noarras ami Cihora,
two strong gymnasts, malco up a good
program, wh,ch Is brought to a llnlsh
by tho clover pnntoinlmlst, tho 'an
frottas In tho Elopement.' Tho thoatro
was crowded and almost every act was
rcdemaudcd, several of tho artists hav
ing to douhlo and triple reonlls." Seats
go on sale Tuesday morning.
HERRMAN THE GREAT MAGICIAN.
Nest Frlilny Kvrnltijc ut tint I.nnalUK.
JULIA MARLOWE..
Thoro certainly scums to be no need
of tho Importation of tho plays of Sims
and Pottlt and similar English writers,
when such an effective work as the
"Power of tho Press," by Agustus
Pitou and Gcorgo II. .lossop. can bo
produced here. Tho original Ameri
can drama In llvo acts, seven tableaux
and fourteen scones us presented at the
Lansing Thursday ami Friday evenings,
is a success beyond proud venture. It
deals with familiar phases of New York
life, presents well known localities,
avoids tho slums, tolls a coherent story
and Is interpreted by a company of sig
nal excellence. Tho plot turns upon
tho mlshupsof a New York shipwright,
who Is unjustly accused of crime and
sentenced to a term of years in Sing
Sing. Ills innoeonoo is afterwardo es
tablished through tho "power of the
press" in working up the matter. Hut
In tho meantime tho hero between his
release from prison and his vindication,
has a hard time of it, for, with the con
vict taint, ho llnds It Impossible to get
Tho delighted audience,
MMEMODJESKA.
tho express purpose of getting train
ing In her lino. Little Sara is a grace
ful little dancer, and an elocutionist
and at Lansing Hull not long since
some of our people witnessed an exhl
tlon of her skill and were completely
taken up with tho little lady. She is
very bright and Intelligent. Quito a
number of Lincoln's best musical peo
ple are going to give her a bencllt at
Lansing Hull Monday evening. Feb.
27, and little Sara and her throo-yoar-old
sister and ilve-ycar-old brother will
appear In fancy dances, recitations and
othor specialty work. As little Sara
lias already niado warm frionds among
our best people who is sure to till tho
neat llttlo hall to standing room with a
select crowd.
KemiH l(iiiun I'lilltlt'iil Kxllr.
A plain Siberian lecture by Mr.
Goorgo Kennan is a rare treat, one ap
preciated bv tho largest audiences In
every city where he appears. Hut an
Illustrated lecture showing by means
Tho humun mind is subject to delu
sion, and, since it cannot explain, has
come to delight in It, and this probably
Is tho theory upon which tho greatsuc
cess of Horrman's efforts doiwnds. On
tho subject of tho dsluslon of tho senses
ho has spent all tho years of his life,
and that ho Is perfect in his profession
is universally attested. To reach this
perfection ho has spared no pains In
his nttoinnt. He has visited the far-
famed eastern lands of mystery and has
caught tho secret of tho wily Indian
conjurors. Ills personality is distinct,
and his conversation accompanying tho
purformanco of his wonders Is an agree
able diversion in Itself. Tho present
season has been by far 0110 of tho best
w h ;hX of a hirge lantern the views he obtaii.ed
htamnod the verdict of success one of
in Siberia is even more rare. Mr. Ken-
nan had given up these illustrated lec
tures for tho reason of the very heavy
the most attractive and sensible mel
odramas of the day. The admirable
and striking scenic effect were prepared
bv VouiiL'. Hold. Unions. Mohn und
Hecker. They include the front of the
now Athletic Club on Madison avenue;
tho corridor of the Imperial Hotel: a
Ship-yard with men an work; a night
scone", in which tho orow of the "Mury
"alo" hoist anchor to tho music .of their
own simple chorus. Nothing more
vivid and realalstio than this last
scene has been witnessed on our stage.
It was received with Immense applause.
Tho company Is a largo and powerful
one, and two largo and appreciative
audiences wero present on each oc
casion. Miss Gulnoy, who translated Uunias'
"Lo Doml-Mondo" for tho American
stage, has with rare skill and felicity
clothed tho great masterpiece of Du
mas in a garb so closely resembling tho
original that few of its subtle,, pointed
effects are lost. Tho original was too
long for tho patience of an American
audloncoand Mr. William Seymour,
to whom Miss Guinea's manuscript was
Intrusted for adaptation to the stage,
has with ruro discretion and good
sense compressed tho play into four
acts and made tho acting time come
within three hours instead of four us
in tho original. In both Miss GuinoyV
work and that of Mr. Seymour the
brilliancy and power or tlio original m. tht)!.0 ehfiiniHtuiit:!.-. Mr. Kennan
has suffered comparatively llttte. I has decided to give his illustrated lee
removing tho scene of the play from j Um) iiusrt Political Kxllcs" on
Franco to England It was necessary to noxt 'rm!.,mv t,vt.ii!inr. No expense Is
mako some changes In tho authors to be spared' In securing tho strongest
text. In tho original a duel is fought. mul ,, ,,mvo,.fi ouv,'ts in exhibiting
in tho adaptation a duel Is threatened, tho(i0 v,mVh wi,iL.h, with his Intensely
hut does not tako place. Mr. Soymour int0l.0Mtlng lecture, will make a ro
uses tho Drayton-Horrowo duel and the j nmrublo entertainment seldom of
Haccarat scandal as a basis upon which) fcml) Ono greatly to bo enjoyed and
to work out his story to u logical con-, i., f !, ...mmmiwipi.il. v. ivunnan
elusion, und ho winds up tho play In an 1 JmH (lo0 H mueh i,um Horvlco In
ibieut&tMjUkl'
extra oxpenso of giving them and be
cause in Hourly every instance in small
halls and auditoriums ho had such
limited stage room and such an Inado
cpiato control of tho light that muoh of
the desired effect was lost. Tho Pal
Indian Literary society of tho State
Unlvorstty which has secured Mr.
Kennan for this city has obtained the
Lansing theater, whore ample stage
room and full control of the lighting
of tho house has been assured, and un-
n picture, and Instantly won tho favor
of all who saw hor. Her homo Is In
Denver, but sho was born In Lncoln and
hor parents resided for some time In
tills city. She Is now on hor way to
Now York to study and prepare herself
for a career on tho stage." Scass now
on salu at tho Lansing box otllco.
Mr. I'uttrr, ut Trmn,
Few hooks ever reolved tho 'oininen
datlon that was accorded "Mr. Potter
of Texas," and many thousands wuro
sold. It Is a brilliant work by that
clover author, Archibald C'lavorlng
Gtiuthor, und Is a companion to his
well-known "Mr. Harnesof Now York."
Tho lMMk, like tho latter, has also Ik'Oii
dramatized ami Interpreted by a strong
llrst-uluss company will bo soon Satur
day night of next week at the Funko.
All the principal scones spoken of In
tho hook are shown on the stage and
tho charautoros for each of tho several
unique put'tH havo been carefully se
lected. It Is said to ho a lino play by
those who have seen It. Tho sale of
seats opens Thursday morning.
A (irrut ll)iuo(UI,
"Prof. Reynolds' exhibition of his
wonderful skill last night satlsllod all
skeptics that ho Is master of his mys
terious art and Is without 11 peer as a
hypnotist. Ills entertainment last
night was the hrlghtist and most en
tertaining of the series."
Tho above notice was clipped from
tho Ouiaha Hco of January 21. Prof.
Reynolds will begin a series of his
mesmeric entertainments In Associa
tion hall ncxtMondayavonlng, remain
ing ono week. TlckoU 2.i and fit) cents.
Seats reserved now on sale at the Y.
M. C. A. ofllco.
"Clinlk Titlk."
The third entertainment In tho Y.
M. C. A. courso will lo a "Chalk Talk"
by Kdwlti Hrown Graham, of Omaha,
In Association hall next Wednesday
evening. Mr. Graham gives 11 protlt
ablo as well as amusing entertainment.
Tho Ottawa Republican speaking of
him says: "Ho excelled Frank Heard,"
which in Itself is quite a recommend.
Tickets 25 und 00 cunts; seats reserved
on sale at Y. M. C. A. olllcc.
TIIKATMCAr SMALLTALK.
The Funko will on next Saturday
evening present Archibald C'lanory
Gunthor's most successful story, drama
tized, "Mr. Potter of Texas." It Is a
fine play hy a clover company, and will
doubtless draw well. Following closely
thereafter, Feb. 2Sth, comes a now
comedy succes entitled, "A Husy Day,"
which will close tho February attrac
tions at the Funko.
Molvlllo Stretson will Introduce
their own Mitlretou "Ta ru ru lioom do
ay," for tho first time In this city, and
are bright shining stum with tho "Hop
kins trans-oceanle Specialty Co.
Trewey, tho absolute master, Is tho
feature with the "Hopkins Trans
oceanic specialty company.
MR. GEO. KENNAN;
The Great Siberian Lecturer, will
trilled lecture, entitled
mvc
his issus-
Russian Political Exile's
-!HT THEIi:-
-&LANSING THEATRE
Tuesday Evening, Feb. 21.
Seats Now on Sale at the Uox Olllce.
Tim l)r;ri! of A. 91.
Detroit hns an Industrious j-ouiik ninu
wlioso friends niiy him somuwlint en Ills
habit of cully rising. Nut Ioiik mk hU al
urn miller made him n master of arts.
"Hy the way," remarked a young woman
to his roommate, "I understand Henry's
collet has conferred the, deKreo of A. M.
ou him."
"Yes."
"What was It for, do you stijiposof"
"I don't know exactly, unless it was because-
liu gets tip so early ill tilt) moruillg."
Detroit Free Press.
unconventional inannor hy leaving tho '
adventuress in tho possession 01 tno
field. Sho is oxpoaod, hut she retains
possession of hor money and homo.
"Tho Crust of Society" will bo seen at
tho Lanalng on WodnoBilay, March 1.
Llttlo Sura, an exceedingly bright
and pretty child who Is making her
way from Denvor to Now York, who,
when sho gots there has frlonda in tho
theutrlcal profession who will place
hor in u good company. Sho goes for
calling tho attention of tho world to
tho prison land of tho Uzar as Stanley
did for darkest Africa. In fact he has
done more. Hoth wero woll-cqulpped
journalists, possessing ovory capability
for tho successful prosecution of tho
work each had undertaken, hut when
tho Information had lwon secured by
exploration, Keunou proved hipisolf to
ho the more capable man of tho two In
presenting it to the world. Ho had
millions of readers for his articles in
tho Century. As u speaker from tho
of the many successful seasons of his
life. To his usual repertoire of delu
sions he has added many othors'novol
in ollcct and wonderful in construction,
requiring years to perfect thorn In
their details. Among these may bo
mentioned tho "Mystery of tho Caliph
of Uagdad," in which a full grown
woman, in sight of tho audlonco, disap
pears in u moment and vanishes as if
into space, while ono of the spectators
Is holding her hand; "Ya-Ko-Yo," roj
resenting tho secrot passage of a Mon
golian from China to San Francisco,
and the Spirit Seance which rivals any
thing before attempted in a spiritual
Istio line. Herman will open at tho
Lansing theatre on next Friday even
ing, February 24. During tho Spirit
Seance Herrmau will materialize a life
size skeleton which will dance tho
famous Ta-ra-ra-lK)oin-de-a-y dance,
which has been such a craze.
Ilitriit-M uml NumumiV l'lnyem.
The Barnes A Summers company
will ojien a live-night engagement at
tho Funko, commencing Monday, Feb.
20. Monday evening ladles udmltted
free with ono puld reserved scut.
Wednesday, Washington matinee.
"Tho Southern Hoso was produced
by the above company In a thoroughly
artistic manner at Doorr's opera house
last night. This company came highly
recommended hy tho press and thor
oughly deserve the high opinion
awarded them. Llttlo F.duu captivated
all present. The characters assumed
by Miss Homing, Mr. Haines, Mr.
Summers, Mr. Hurnott and Miss Stev
ens were jxirtrayed with that Intelli
gence that shows tho true artist.
Qulncy Dally Horald, Aug. 27, 18U2.
TU Kiimmrx (iiitellu Context.
At tho Lansing tonight a great ora
torical contest will bo waged and a tine
program of features has been arranged.
Each purchaser of a fit) cent ttckt will
Iw entitled to a chance on tho three fol
lowing articles, an upright piano, a tine
bioyelo and a Smith Proiuior typewrit
er, all now and twilight of Lincoln mer
chants. Llttlo Sara, tho petite llttlo
dancer, will also appear. A few days
ago the State .lournal spoke of her as
follows: "Llttlo Sara, a pretty little
dancer ulout ton years old, entertained
a company of people In tho Uiusing
ilanclng hall with a numlicr of faucv
dunces on Saturduy night. Sho was as
graceful as a qucon and as pretty as
A rtri.
First Boy Where ye koIu'
Second Hoy Down to tli' store.
"What forf"
"I forget. Where you golnf"
"To th' More."
"What forf"
"1 forget."
"Well, lot'dgo tOKether."-Good New.
A I'ltjr.
Little Sallle had very much enjoyed the
celebration of her birthday anniversary.
"I'm awfully sorry for you," she nftld to
her elder very much elder sister.
"Why?"
"Because you never have birthdays nuy
more." Washington Star.
Ablirnvlatlon's Awful Aid.
A sculptor being directed to engrave on
tombstone the words, "A virtuous wife Is a
crowu to her hushuud," and finding hlm
elf somewhat pressed for space, executed
his task us follows, "A virtuous wife Is 5s.
to her husband." Ilusvennea.
The Lstrit Pun.
"What Is the favorite letter In Hawatir"
asked Mr. Bellefleld.
"Give it up," replied Mrs. BelleHeld with
grewt promptitude. "Which Is it?"
"An X." Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Reflections on the Craft.
"Let your motto lx 'Excelsiorl' " cried
the orator.
And they mobbed him. He was address
ing a convention of mattress makers. Chi
cago Tribune.
UUOalt.
Ted The girl he murriwl U worth 1100,
000. Ned From what I know of him, they
will le happy for alsnit two ears. Life.
'I lin lliiir YVouiriu
Denslow has Invited party of friends to
a home poker symposium, and Mrs. Denv
low brings In the luncheon just as Dens
low gets his first hand In two hours:
"Why, Tommy I Isn't it rather unusual to
have every card in your hand clubs," S,
At (i.'s Monthly
Frames, frames, frames, of ovory
description at Lincoln Frame and Art
company's, 22il South Kloventh street.
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ITTLe SftRfr
Tlio bountiful und graceful Little Lady, tlio
wonderful littlo 10-your-old child dimcor, lus
tres und Hpcoiulty performer (who !h now in
Lincoln on her way from Denver to Mew York
City), hurt lieen engaged liy the Faumkub Ga
ZKTTK to perforin her Hpcciulty work ut tho
Lansing Theatre
SATURDAY EVENING,
FEBRUARY I8TH.
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TJHLXS mngiu'tic child will give live per
formances, and you want, to Reeuro your tickets
early, to as not lo miss either oT them. For
an actress of her age she lias no equal, and it iri
a rare treat lo thus have opportunity of seeing,
of hearing, and of being carried away into the
realms of ecstatic joy, by this1 constant ray of
uuiifihine, thih pearl of perfect pleasure.
LITTLE SARA U noted in
Denver, her home, Chicago and all Cities
throughout the West, as being the greatest lit
tle lady in existence. tSlio i a petit, original,
very graceful, decidedly pretty, and bright be
yond comparison; beside, alio is a great busi
ness little body. She makes her own engage
ments, does her own advertising,- as many of
the merchants, in this City, are already aware
of. In every performance she will appear in
a different, rich and beautiful costume.
JEA.J the following Press notices:
The NY.ws of Denver, say: "She possesses a
charming naivete and an independence of stylo
that are exceptionally pleasing, and fully de
serves the success she is meeting with."
The Denver IIkpuw.ioan, in speaking of the
Benefit given "Littlo Sara" at the Tabor Grand,
says: "LittluSnra was of course tho most attrac
tive performer. She executed the Spanish
dance in a graceful manner and with a childish
cunuini; that delighted the audience. In the
gaiety dance, her next performance, she was
perhaps even more enjoyed, and the gun drill
was a pretty figure. Then she gave two recita
tions, and at the close of the performance exe
cuted the Highland lling in a manner that
ediowed what a live und clever little creature
she is. Her costumes wero bright and pretty,
nil red and blue and gold, with wide sashes and
many frills. Little Sara is a brilliant child and
promise.- well to make herself a name beforo
sho has passed out of childhood."
TICKETS NOW on SALK at the
Hox Ollice, Lanm.nu Tiikatkk. Only 50 cents,
including all benotits advertised for the Orato
rical Contest. Secure vour tickets NOW.
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