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CHPITHL CITY COUR1BR, t LIBUTBNRNT PBKRV. Speaking of Now York theatres anil tholr success KililyV Squib says: "Tins CJirl I Loft Huhiuit Mo" is prospering at tho 1'mpiro and "Lady Winder mere's Fan" continues to iloa fine busi ness at Palmer's. "A Society l-'ud" at tho Bijou has boon replaced by James T. Powers In "A Mad Bargain," John J. MoNally's latest fuivo comody. The J. M. Hill Opera ('oiniquol'nmpnny va cated tho Casino February 'Si and in Its stead tho DulT Opera Company Is now doing well in "Ln Imsocho." Kloanora Duso In a repertory of plays Is drawing largo and fashionable audiences at tho Fifth Avenue Theatre, whore she is to stay until tho advent of liiwi and Charles Coughlan In "Diplomacy." "Ninety Days" is probably good for three months at tho Broadway and the "Black Crook" for a longer term at the Academy. William H. Crane is doing exceedingly well at the Star where 'On Probation" is almost certain to run for .several weeks longer. Augustln Daly's Mimptuous revival of "Twelfth Night" is announced for an indellnlte stay and "Americans Abroad" at tho Lyceum Is good for two or three months longer. At Hoyt's Madison Square Theatre, "A Trip to Chinatown" con tinues its phenomenal and record break- In'' run which will probably not end till ! next fall, when "A Temperance Town" Is to be given u New York hearing. At the I'liion Square March i by Thomas W. Keene, the tragedian, opened in "Richard III," in a hand-ome production of this, his colsbrated imii terplsce. "The Sportsman" is doing well at the Standard an 1 is on for an indellnlte term. Mrs. Potter and Mr. Bellow have given tholr final perform ance of "The Marriage Spectre" at the Fourteenth Street Theatre and Annie Lewis is now meeting with but limited success in "A Nutmeg Match." Busi ness at all Now York theatres is excel lent. The newspaper "gang" of Lincoln who met Mr. Frank Perloy last sum mer in tho capacity of press agent for the B'lrnum-B.illey circus and wore ex tendi d tho courtesies of a tour thr nigh tho big tents personally chaperoned, will bo pleaded to know that he will bo a Lincoln visitor today and tonight. Modjesku's present tour is under Mr. Perley's direction and tl at It is a suc cess no on" that keejn p isteil on theat rical alTalrsof the country, will doubt. A fair sainpl of the houses that Mod joska is placing to this season will be observed at the Lansing t might, where nearly every seat in the house has al ready been sold. All of which goes to sho.v the Modje-ka-Perley combiua ti .11 is a big winner. lug effect. Slio answered two recalls ami gave a Lincoln audience some thing decidedly novel in dancing. Her part of tho program was a most enjoy able feature. So much for Lottie Collins. Now lor a word about Mrs. Leslie Carter and "Miss IIelyett."Of thostar.littleby way of commendation can be said. She Is not a capable artist, but Manager Price doubtless expects, and rightfully too, that her drawldg powers are, greater on account of her scandalous Chicago divorce case than from any claim at merit as an actress. She Is stagey, undramatical, anything but ability, and as a result, generally were not disappointed. There was over a thousand people present anil fully eight hundred went principally to see Lottie Collins and secondary Mrs. Carter. And with this lew of the case, notwithstanding tin' weakness of the compon., the entertainment was a success anil Manager Price of the company seems to knows the public's weakness and serves It accoidlugly. After an absence of several years Miss .lane Coombs again made her ap pearance before a Lincoln audience at the Lansing Thursday evening. The play was Charles Dickens' celebrated story of "The Bleak House," and in Its portrayal Miss Coombs assumed the roles of Lady Dedlock ami llortense, both of which were most acceptably presented. Miss Coombs gives an ideal delineation of the strong points in these characters and her conception of both I July Dedlock and llortense were pleasing to the audience, whose plaud its she recohed nt intervals through out the evening. Henry Mitchell's Tulklnghorn was forcible and strong, tho "Krook" of Charles A. Krone, natural and cunning, and William Bay niond's "(itippy" was sprightly and fairly funny. Sir Leicester Dedlock was not so well done; Mr. Henry Bleb aril, who plays the part, Is Inclined to be stagy and acts entirely too much. Miss Maud Dunbar was seen as F.stor Tununerson and presented the part vivaciously, with ail the features that one might expect from a bright young miss. While the play was not sump toitsly staged, nor the cast an extraor dinary strong one, yet "Bleak House" received a very fair dramatization and seemed to be enjoyed by the audience which, though small, was appieclativo. Frank It. Boberson of Omaha gave his Illustrated lecture on .lapauaiid the Japanese in Association hall Wednes day ovening. lie has traveled exten sively and has the ability to describe what ho has seen In a very pleasing manner. Most of his views are colored and are most artistic and Interesting. If one cannot visit the country de scribed, he can get a good idea of It from Mr. Boberson s lecture. Mnl.rlui' lli'iirj VIII TiiiiIkIiI. One of the most Important events of the dramatic season, Is the engagement tonight at tho Lansing theatre of Mod- les a anil nor company oi puivor.s in her new play Henry VIII. Modj is peerless in her art, and stands pre eminent in tho histrionic profession. Herpowei, skill and personal charm make her's the most admired and dis tinguished personality in theatrical history; her genius has over labored to exalt her calling and her portrayal of the celebrated heroines of Shake spearean drama, form avertible mosaic of dramatic triumphs. Fducated in a star, and her chief support, Mr. Otis Skinner, Is admitted by all critics to he the most Mulshed Shakespearean lead ing man before the public. Mr. John A. Lane. Mr Ben Bogers, Mr. and Mrs. Beaumont Smith, Mr. Bobert Peyton Carter, Mr Sales Cluettl, Mr. 'tiny Llndsa.v. Mr. Budolph, Cordova, Mr. Wadsworth Harris, Miss Anna I Vector ami Miss Mnuil Durbln, are names that carry a guarantee of excellence. The sale of seals has been very large and the house will be full. Aim, I lor.'ii.T In Thr ,MIkM lliillur. Mrs. W. J. Florence's return to the stage will no doubt be heartily wel comed by our tliontor going public, It was only after repeated demands she consented toad again, having been in retirement from stage life for the past few years. Mrs. W. J. Florence vv'lll appear at the Lansing Monday and Tuonhiy evenings In her famous crea tion of Mrs. (Jeneral (Jilllory In tho satirical comedy of "The Mighty Dol lar." While It would be Impossible for this brilliant actress to appear unin teresting In any character, tho role of Mrs. (ieneral tillllory, which gives full scope to her powers as a comineillenno "yV Jcy and which has made her name famous, is unquestionably the one in which she appears to the host advantage. The play abounds In bright wit, excellent prncticul suggestions and an optimistic philosophy that gives an inspiration to bear the dllllciiltles of life without worry or anxiety. "The Mighty Dol lar" is a humorously satirical picture, Illustrating lobby life and society in Washington. It will bo presented with brilliant stage surroundings and set tings, the costumes worn by Mrs. Florence are real gems of the clrcss- ka maker's handiwork, being made and designed by the well-known Felix of Paris. The supporting company In cludes Mr. Howard Covoney, who most cleverly sustains the late W. J. Flor ence's great character of Hon. Bard well Slote, and tho balance of the cast Is said to bo excellent, equal to the support, deserved by such a woll-known star as Mrs. W. J. Florence. Tho sale of seats is now open. v 'Tpaspws ""8 -Yny-1 JAS. J . (pRBETT Charles Mitchell THK (1UKAT INTERNATIONAL BATTLE IN DECEMBER. And now after several oeno we have seen and ye trs or siis- heard Lottie C illiiis. The world moves on and Lincoln lovers of something novel and racy in stage aiuu-eineiit are again at ease and thoroughly atlllod for a time at least, and until the next new fad bobs up. The much talked of and greatly advertised Lottie Hashed out like a vision before a large audience at tho Lansing Monday evening with Miss Leslie Carter's "Miss llelyitt" company and met with a cordial ro coptio .. Wo have seen many Imitators of clover llttlo Collins and had about concluded that wo had seen as good work as Lot io herself could do, but wo "doll" our hat now and push them till aside. She is winsome, potito and talented -unlike what wo had expected. There is not the slightest thing In her dance or song to otleiul the most inod ost. Shu is quick as a Hash and be fore you know that she Is about to give one of her famous kicks, it's all over and she's "out of sight." In her vocal work she uses a commeiidahl i amount of cute fuel il expressions and sings with most pleas- graceful and generally uninteresting. As a comparison of her character of Miss Helyett with that of Helen Ber tram, who recently appeared here in the same role, the former sinks far into lusiguillcance. while the hitter is a most pleasing, meritorious work. In fact the same comparison holds good regai ding the Leslie Carter company and the Dull combination. While tho former was osteiislby an oullntiry com pany, the other was composed of very able people, each member controlling a clever voii'e and presenting a most delightful version of Audrain's compo sition. Another feature noticeable in the plity Monday evening was tin-apparent all, union of all that so chaste and lelliied In the Dull presen tation. The six girls who appealed in the llrst scene after the curtain went up. seemed to think it their part of the play to dlpliiy their limbs as much lis possible and the geueltil tone of their work throughout the pln.v indi cated a loose regard for lelineineiit. La Stella, premier dausiioso, I a clever little artist and as uimblo and grace ful in her maneuvers as any ballot dancer that has boon soon on the Lin coln stage this season. Obediah Smithereens, tho Quaker father of Miss Helyett, was greatly exaggerated and he bore more the appearance of a tall catilo rancher than u modest and pious friend. Miss Lotta Nicab-r'ursi, as the Spanish mother, done some clever work; sang and danced well, but was rather boisterous at times. In summing the entertainment up the auditor renlles that the features of the attraction were Lottie Collins, whose work was leully enjoy able and Miss Leslie Carter, whom the audience went to see more out of curiosity than school of acting, where originality was lo iked upon as the most essential fac tor in the development of true artistic merit, Modjeska has broken away from stage traditions, modeled her various impersonations wholly on her own con ception af the oharacteis, ami the world has applauded them as ideal, sihe holds the supreme relation of de signer, inventor, and producer of her plavs, culling from historic loi im potent authority for i very departure J &.. v: ? .iSHli.v .. 'I it; turn V x Pi, s :W0& on New Bonnets Easter Did you over slop lo think why nil the fem inine world comes out in new headgear at Easter time? We shall give the reason in our Easter Number and also have some rich pictures and stories that will please you. Order Copies Now -TH E?2" 2th and 0. nth anil 0. Always alive to the wants of their patrons have now in tlieir employ FIRST f CLASSVTRIMMERS jZ mivlJCT I'KOM Till-: CITIIDS OF NEW YORK, CHICAGO, St. LOUIS. WAIT FOR OUR GRAND OPENING. As we will show novel tit s In MILL1NKHY of our own Importation and therefore exclusive. Funke' s Opera House, Tuesday Afternoon and Eve'g March 21st. SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MATINEE AT 4 P. M. LIEUT. PEARY J. f S. f N.-W- l& exercising magnetic control over the spirit of her presentations and infusing life, and vigor into her company by the pre-ei co of her own matchless renin. Noted archaeological autlioritie have pronounced her stajjo setting correct ,,( othuoloical note ami iveornio nmone; the properties used many neuulne anthiuities, connect inur the present time vvlh Mime of the Intercstlnjr historic periods, from which the Immortal Shakespeare carncrcd iiiun.v of the incidents used in his drama. Modjoslm's coiuiianv is the I. lent. IVhiVm l.rrtnri Ni'l TucmIuj. Lieutenant Hubert V. I Vary, to whom helour, the double honor of having achieved the most ucccsful of Arctic exnloriiiir expedition-, and of ) i j i i 1 1 r rained pei'Miimllv the highest point vet attnliied on tin' niirthiast cia-t of (ireeiiland liv civ ilied man. i ii" pi piirint: for a second expedition to In conducted in a similar manner to in lirt. In that lie pushed northward with a single companion on a sli-ili journey thirteen bundled llllle liorlli eat from McCormai k Harbor, w In n he left his devoted and heroic wifi i. the care of a small but faithful liody 1,'uuid. For thiee mouth he and Mi ntl'op C'Ult lined their sti'lld.V com north and east, till on the Ith of luiv lMi;, tbey attained i point s:J deyrii north latitude ami !!l decree vvt -t longitude, and tru e in honor of tin dav the u me of Independence bay to tie ifiilf that then confronted them Th. Ion;; h d,'e journey and the rtmn were accomplished almost on tin i hedule time planned ly Lieutenant l'i ary before he sol out from tin coun try. Hi expedition proved that tin uorthwel and northeast coats of Greenland come ton point not far from the spot he I cached', it demoiistiated the existence in central Greenland of a vast ice-cap crowning Its mountains and tllline; its valleys; ityielled a peer less collection of specimen of Arctic llora and fauna and a rich accumulation . itnd he va en- by eeurine; over ful photograph, of the hitfhe! l , 'I sfa7 J I ssj- r.vjr -- j-.m hi . n i a-u. rjp.rriiiusmw July. run any o.xpi etancles of dram itic strongest that has ever surroun led a ahled to illustrate it two thousand siicces. inanv of which are ethnoh jr ii'iil value Naturally hi determination to under take allot. u-r expedition i xcite- jjivat !' mill' Tu tin ' i "a '', v A WHALE SOUND E8KIMO FAMILY, FATHER, MOTHER AND klX CHILDREN. I'liiry the mot successful Arctic Lxplorer of any a'e, w 111 graphically de- l'eary scribe his experience neat the North Hole while on his trip of 1,;00 I Vary miles aero the I Vary GHI'.KNLAND H'Kt'AH Hcary the tnot fascinating story of thrilling adventure and mairntllcont. 1 I'eary accoinplishincnt ever told from the platform. I'eary ONI". lll'NDKl'.D Vll'.W'S, I'eary choen from -.ikki negative and never before shown in public, will bo i'eary spread upon a ctiuvaof mammoth sie j I'eary On the tunn will he the sledge in which Lieut. I'eary made his fa ll Vary moil journey w Ith its team of six wolf-like lion's and tholr natlvii I'eaiy I'.skiino di iver in full furdi s I'eaiV Ticket 'lle 7".e. l 00 and l o I'eary l Inldri n adnrtted io matiuei fi lui'fpiice I'eary l'u Ut t now on sal at tin iiox iluv