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CRPITRL CITY COURIBR, V. -SlK:3v &?!?&" " Z n"--. f. r-x-- il - am. jy .-' .7 rr (MBVR4 CllibON. Will liti ill "S-.ivct II iiiiiiu" m.l 'riium TiiomIuv ovoninjr tho theatre uueis most olemint, realistic and nuisshe. the of Lincoln oneo m ire onjowd tho rare i uniforms hritfht and tho dres-cs of the treat of an oveninj: with America's ! I'""''' huniNoiiiu and stylish, tho com ivnowned comedian, .loseph .Iciroihon. l'O' c .rryinc ovorythinjr that it uses. Hlslinpcr.soimtionof Hip Van Winklo , ''''io climax In the third act at Ms close reveals the work of the true artist and ! ""iovs then ncliision of the coimrcss of ilesiiite of his advanced aire. Ihei sovei-ct critic c mill hllldlv coliceivo , ,.r !.. tim'ti-MViil nf t'.e'eliuracier. ! Aa Htl llnl II- 111, II km'.sin iri'i'llt IWIW'lM' and uiai'iictiMii. Ills stvlo is iniinit- i ahlo. there is a charm in the rcckles ah.iudon of the drunkun villager and his humor is of a character so puro and roll'ied that it is not merely nnius i iitr. hut is highly eutertaininu and elevatintr. and there is hardly a cesa tlon of the ripples of mirth provoked hy his drollerio-i. There is, however, a'slitrht under-current of pathos per vading his Interpretation of this char acter which at times trives it a serious, even a tragic tone, hut this is quickly dispelled and the audience lllids it-elf trcmhlin hetween a tear and a smile, the latter predoiniuatln. Miss ii-ii lviin.l as Cretchcn. the wife of Hip. soon captured the audience hy her aduiirahlc work h it hrlnjrs out her eharact -r t ) its full -! de elopement in the sec n I a t and the scene in which Hip is driven from lier home is very nllootinir. I.ittle Hah.v I'arker and Niin'in Km lor. as Meeiiic and Heudr.'ic'.i. a.hl a charm In tho play, hut do 111 dr h.-st w.irk in this act also and win well nierite lapplaue. Tho scenery in tlio (Jatskill moun tains displayed in tlio third act held tliu attention of tlio audience com pletely and rendered an otherwise eonini'onplaco scene ilouhly interesting. Mr. F.dwin Varrey had a chimco to 'Voino out" In the hist act which ho did in a pleasing manner and tho interview hetween himself and his nephew, Mr. .lo.-eph Warren, was very much appreciated, especially thoir lit of mirth, which proved very contagious. Mr. .IctTerson also touches this last act with his muio wand of power and tho scone of his meeting with his daughter. Mecnie. after twenty years of ahsence, and the recognition is rendered the more touching hecniiso it is done so na'ur ally. All through tho play Hip's adoration of his child and his own self-ahasiMiient touches the hearts of his hearers and sets their yuipnthios at work. In fact, one is alinot con vlncelihat he has s-en the original Hip Van Winkle, so perfectly is hi perception of the character deline ated. The hoiiso was tilled with an intelligent and culture I audienco who showed their appreciation early, and every act was followel hy a curtail, call.' His old ailniircrs say that he has lost none of his vigor and per forms the part as well as he iliil years ago. Those who -aw htm for tli llrst time and .vent with their hopes built high were not dl-nppointed. Tlio only regret is that tho possibilities aio slight of a repetition of his engage ment in this city. I'cw plays of this season have met with a nio'ro cordial or heartier recep tion than dhl Tho Whlto Squadron at tho Lansing Thursday and Frhlay even iiign. Tho play was siipurbly mounted anil the cast compared mint favorably with tho best productions that have boon put on at the Lansing. Thoro Is a well dellneil patriotic sentiment run ning through tho whole plot anil tho interest seeniH to grow with each sue ceoillng net. Tho scenic olTects- aio i hi) z" -ft-'&rj- ; Vfl I t.... ..1 1.. !... ..! Ilil !!.--. Itlll-ll'lll Mill il!IITIl llll Il'lll'- H'lltutlvi is most royally defended hv I'nu'land. Hussia, (Jer any, Italy and l I'OIIC I admirals from the insults of ul' Ur.izillun captain, a tableau show ing the white squadron in the distance and live of their six admirals protect ing the Am 'I'ican a imirul with a pyra mid of swords extended i ver his head. The ciirlai i is run down i n the nvno and the patriotism of the audience is llred to it- highest pitch. There are other m'oiios fully as strong and beau tiful and there is not a dull moment during tlie entir evening. Mr. Hubert Milliard assumed the leading role, that of the American ad miral, and his manly nppiaritucc, ea-y dignilied b-arlng. gnu-cCul carriage and hiiuil-oiue llgure added much to an otherwise e.cdlent character. He plays the part r an ideal lini-li and b illgsdowu tliehou-eat friqllellt in tervals. D.-iuetrio l).-H'iinnc!o. the lira.'.iiian captain, the dual ride, hy King I lobby, was not In keeping with . r. Milliard's work. He has not the force of language nor that clear and at tractive diplomatic manner, yet his part was very -atlsfact iry executed and particularly more sous the play progre-sed. Mr. William llarcourt's 1'aiilo DcSirlervo was manly and most natural, his lines being well executed and the part , generally well delineated. There are three ladles la the ca-t who each take a well defined character. yet there is bu little senile left them in which to display much talent, although they certainly possess it in full keeping with the best of tho male support. Miss Mary Wheeler. I 'aula's sister, is of charming personality, a ino-t clever artist throughout, and adds nine to the finish of the play. She Is ably assisted by Hoinauoio's daughter, happily ren dered by MissTessle Dcagleaud Victors stst'r Hope, a bright little Ouukores-s is full of mirth and innocent mi-chief I at various times that furnishes a hit of comedy at proper Intervals, (iraham ! Henderson's role, that of a newspaper I correspondent with Kodak accompan-' I nient. although somewhat overdrawn I occasi inaily.wiis interesting at ail tunes j and very funny generally. It would ' be ililliciilt to critic 1m- any of the chui- acters. but to the contrary prni-o them almost to an iudiv idual. Manager 'uurch has been conllncd to his bed during the past vv. el; with a severe attack of the grip and w lions 'i u yeste.day at his honi'bya t'nitllll reporter was in quite a preca' ions on ditiou. With tlie di-positlon of which Mr. t 'lllireh is posesed, one of active and rustling proclivities, hi- detention at lmine during the daisy season at his popular theatre can well bo imagined. Hois receiving every attention from legion of friends anil a devoted wife who are doing all they can to make him comfortable. It is to be hoped that Mr. Church will rapidly recuperate and his patrons will look for him early the coming week at his aeciist lined post about the Lansing. In presenting tho Wanl-.laines com bination Monthly evening Manager Church has gone to more expense and given greater Indueoniont than for any other attraction this season. Those two groat stars In ono program tin now considered the ncinoof legitimate the uti'Ifiil niuiixoiiHMits ttiiil it Is only In tlio largest Iheatics that they are giving dates. Not since tho Hiollinnil Mar-n-tl combination Inn hi strong nn at traction Ihmmi presented hero. In thi' nre-eiitntioii of Othello, tho ClltitO scenery ami trapping nf tho I ,m-i nr will ho removed, tho ronip.iny furnish ing all their ow n iiroussnrlcs mill stage pictures. I) sdciiionls li-il room scene ix said to ho tho ai'ino of kIiik" painting ami uingullloouoo and nil other scenes aio especially anil otiially attractive. 'I'wo carloads of scenery I" nsod In tho production lioroiiml It N the only oily wMli ono exception that has been ahlo to securothls attraction for a ono night Mtniicl. Tho event will he a society one of Hindi hi'llllnncy. anil tho sale of scats which opcncil yesterday In al ready iinllcatlvo nf a largo house. Iliirlf Tnni Till Xlli'ltlmin mill l'. rlilhi;. Sutton's I 'nolo Tom's t'.ihln oinnpany presenting this well known ami contin uously popular ilrania of liiitn:iiilt .will give two performances at tho Lansing toilay. A grand street parade w ill bo given nhoiil noon anil w ill pass over tho principal Htrcot.s. Speaking of a re cent I Ill-tings engagement llie Nehrus Uan says: 'Sntton's 1'ncio Tom's Cab in t i 1 1 1 1 1 : m did last night for tlie man accmctit what lie has failed ttilolhis season with gilt-edged attractions ami star coinlilntitions It pitched the opera liou-e. The audience war sy input hetle. tin1 players inspired. Hoars of laugh ter and hand ellllliiiniTM lilled the 1111(1- ilitoritiin. ond the sounds slole out Into Hi., ni. 'hi nlr. iiuilciinr neon e outside feel that they were missing a big thing" At the matinee today school children will be admitted fortwenly llvecents to any part of the theatre. A Nnlril lliiisi'liniii. ignite a noted personage Is amongst us in I'rof. K. T. Warrencr. the most noted horse educator In the world, as sociated with his little suiibe.iin. Miss Kdith. Tlio professor and daughter are here ill the interest of llie eilicns who admire anil desire to perpetuate the education of these fast friends, lie works directly with the elite and will lirobablv assist sii organizing a riding I party of our fair young ladies ami their escorts. Ilii1 professor b is promoted i the organization in all thelargeeaslcrn cities, and the probability of having such a delightful pastime in Lincoln should have tlie heartiest co-operation of all admirers of line family horses. His wonderful electric bit is decidedly the II nest piece of mechanism pertain ing to horsemanship and should he seen to be appreciated. Till' .lillil.'s-Wlliilr Coliiiiiny MuihIii.v. At the Lansing theatre on Monday the Ward and .lames combination will appear in a sumptuous production of Shakespeare's "Othello." This Is now tlio leading company of its kind, taking ami tilling the place of the famous liiiot'i-llariett combination of two years ago and has made a great liu prcssion In every city In which it lia- appeared. The two stars are popular favorites and are supported by a strong company. Mr. Warde will be the Togo and it may he conlldeiitly asserted that we have now no actor in service t ) whom tlie character eiuhl be conllded with assurance of better results. Ho proceeds on the assumption that lago was moved by rcvetig ' to his hellish purio-c to compass the ruin of the Moor, thus making a radical departure from Hozlitt's well known theory that it was mere wantonness and lack of moral nature. Mr. .lames is said to act Othello in a manner of convincing sincerity, with tragic might, with due authority, with profound and passionate feeling and I grand elleet. Hois exceptionally gift led in voice ami reads the swelling ' .Shakc'pfuriiiu lines with musical utter I mice. ( barley I). Herman makes a consci entious, well considered, clean-cut and thoroughly acceptable Casslo, while Howard I'igle is excellent us the Duke. Miss Lily the Chapman pro-cuts a sympathetic Dcsdeinonla. The sale of seats is now- in progress and are selling iiiite rapidly. A Hrt'cy Time, That funny rollicking comedy which made such a run in the cast last sea son entitled "A Hreezy Tlnie." will be put on at tho Lansing Saturday even ing of next week. Catherine Webster "P anil V A. TIlNhcnd tho lint of coin medians an. 1 n strong company of fun maker will present tho piece, It Ih full of good Mini new music, Home lino specialties mid above all good whole sonic comedy . "I lir l.ii.l 1'iirinllv'' 'iiiiiiniij , If ,M'ii wniil to talo a lesiiou ill love making, yen must see Hoitben Warner, the superintendent of Knowlton Iron works In II. C. leMII'eV Comedy -ilraina, "The I, ot I'aanllsi'" Wednesday eve ning at tin' Lansing. Ho sn love iniik or from l.ovov llie, as the sny lug pies. Tlio lender passion protrudes from him at eer, point and the sluccreity mid warmth of his love making would make tho coldest heart (.'low like an aurora horeallis. Tho ohject of his ulloctlons Is M rgurol. the daughter of Kdwln Know loti hi. proprietor of the Knowlton Ironworks. She spurns him at llrst, haughtily, and informs him that the dillcrenee hetween their stations In life makes It an liiipertiiienc for him to ask or hope for a return of his loo; anil then she turns lo another and wcalther suitor and a pis him. Kor a moment Hcuhei Warner's heart drops. Then ho plucks up couno'cuiid loves Margaret all the itioie desperate ly, lie ascertains by accident that the I nropcrty wIiom- Income keeps Mararel la papeicd luxury, lielous to him, hut Ills loc for the ylrl sruls his lips. Tln hili'i'illie he makes is rielilv rewarded later on when Marcnri.t, who has learned of his true worth and tlio hon est and earnestness nf his manhood, oilers him her heart and hand with a lose that is all the inner and stronger hecailse it has heeii rellllcd and chastened In Hie 111 I'l'lils beautiful heal t of experience. lory has a splen did selling. Around it aie lied thrill ing incidents oT a big strike in the Knowlton Iron Works, the sudden ces sation of movement in the ponderous machinery are pictures that mice m-cii cannot bo forgotten. They are strong fragmentary sketches fiom tlie but lie Held of the world ill which the war for bread Is e instantly waging between labor and c.ipltol. The .superintendent Is the champion of the men: a strike follows and vio lence is threatened. At this particular period the history of the stolen inven tion comes out, tlie young superintend ent is vindicated, the engagement made at the beginning is broken, and the girl makes amends to her former rejected lover by confessing her love for him. Tlie second act of "The Lo-t Para dise" shows an Iron foundry In full swing, and it is everywhere confessed as being one of the most elTective stage pictures ever seen on tlie stage, The play will have the benellt of a cast of unusual excellence under the manage ment of Charles r'rohinun. The sale of seats opens at tlio Lansing box olllce Monday morning al nine o'clock, A Surlily Kwnt. Lincoln people will receive a musical tienlin tlio coming of thetib'o anil M.injo Chilis of .Michigan I'liivcrsity on next Tuesday evening. Arrangements are being made to malic their appear anc in our city quite a society event. Tnese clubs stand second to Hone of their kind in tlie country, and tl n- tcrtaiiiincuts tney give ure in every way llrst class. It will he remembered that a few months ago when the I Via ton Clubs were In Oiuuhu. it Wits made the sue ely evenl of the season: extra prices vveroeharged ami the New Unyd could net accomodate the crowd. The Alumni of the Michigan I'niversity, which ii clinics many of our most prom inent men. are usiny every olloit to make the attraction a grand success anil with Hie interest which is being matiifi st d in their appearance it is safe to predict that the clubs will be gretccd with an ovcillowlug house. Chancellor Caullelil and wife will ten der at tlie close of the concert It recep tion. Ill their home, to the clubs, the palrones-es ami their husbands, and lite mouthers of the aluminum. The Lincoln Light Infantry will attend as a company in full uniform. Many college societies and (ii k Letter frateruaties expect attending in bodies. Altogether a grand ovation is being pivpari d for the boys and they will undoubtedly enjoy a good time lu our city. The following lailie- have been olio-en patrone e- Me-ilamc.l II Cniillcld, A S Haymontl, LC Richard-. K II Cliapili, C II (ieie. j A .1 Havyer. ! V M Haymond, C II Ni rviiao, .1 L McConroll, .1 H Clark. C i: IJ.-sMi.v. I! Weir. W .1 Hryaii, I I Strong, H H oakb-v. o It Howell. C .1 Crust, V ,1 Lamb, . l-'itgi' W M .I W raid. I) I Yuan, I Laugh-1 L I.IO-e. V Diiugan Sav bu . .I HelvlU head. ) !' To ol ill tin- I'm Is Hogarding Hood's Sar-aparilla. the people who take this uiediciui a-k . or I'eail the testimonial- otlell pun i.IU'-llllll- 'Ml' II I Ft I l I -Ml' 11 .per. They wil rtainlyl on that Hi oil's sar-aparll!a int. .ptalled merit and that , lied ill this pa eonv iliee it po es-es 1 1 nod's i ure. II i's l'ills cute cou-tipatioli by fe-t iring the peri-lalic action of all uieiitary canal. They are the lost family cathartic. I rnisp Tiilllon' Full term. In n'vciiillin-r-1 aCiLi cut coiiri'. Inlv huili Kniilit In-li-nMiiliat Nornuil la tlui ftiili- Tin' Kttiest Km I Itl I ii km, Kiiiilinai'iitH, n il Alilrm N'oriniil Hcully. No BXifilmcnl. l.al mi rtlill-lir. nnoiHgiMiiPitt. 4ncoii ! i. ii'ii. Ihth mill lie-liir.r- i IIvh clii.nl f.ir III" tiuios W'rlln fur ciiihIokiik V. V. lie si . Mr. l.liiroln.Nrli. STlrF HATS MADE TO ORDER I'Yom .i''.."M to il ."iii. LINCOLN STIFF HAT FACTORY, N. W. Cor. I2th and O Sts, old Hats Hlocked. Cleaned, Dyed ami Made as good as .New. All Winds of Hepalr Work Done. A BARGAIN. BOUGHT ESPECIALLY FOR SCHOOL HATS. KMi I toon Fancy Colored, lace hrald crowns and with a Milan Ililm I luls for Misses' and ( ".lldien'M School Wear ill the low price of 69c 69c 69c 69c Worth tl.i'i, anil were never sold for any less. Now Is oiir chance jjet a cm nl hat cheap for I no school Irls.' TI-H3 I i:tli ami 0. OST PKOPLK "ffjip SS A M Iiawwoin tnaniifaiiiiivd silk, but couipaiatiwb few Pfoplc know tn Mill of tin- various proi-csscs llnom'h wliiih the (K-licalrlv lini llucads Ii.-im- to pass fiom tlu- Hint' t K'V .'uv ti'i'lrd oil i Me ('moon of the (.Mid" of tl ieir career in wet roniiiHMiuiiv: Saitudav chau; Silk our store a l oitipauy power Sll of Willitu nit i. Ik loom opeiated are in ited I 1 see ami all our mends dress silks are growth of the the ef4 to a lar; the manner spins itself into llie proeess of delicately line p.innf them lor also be shown, work of the silk factory will be duced scale. Of FINE BLACK DREjiilLKi rW"V ifTufiuJ r b vviuiwv. Tlu NATCMAU& SILK CO tVj;, WILLIMANTIC CUNN. ;?PiJHuV CCC .,.. iN ''t ' r.v.jif,tw WARIUNTbt uh9 vn 4RAIMRKAK OB WCiU s ff"?nHiHfJv!Vl!MuH pose of till this is to introduce the Iatchau; dress silks, for which we have the agency for Lincoln. These silks ate ab solutely free from injurious adulterations, and are sold under a strong guarantee from the mantilacturers. During the week ol' the exhibition we will make special prices on black silks, so as to introduce them as widely as possible. To add the to the interest of the occasion we will offer some 54 rent special drives in each department ol the store. We cordially iinite you and your friends. Ml LUCK & PA1NK. PURE SPICES. GREEN Use Burnett's Leaf (it u, I'Yiiit Coldeli Yellow. Violet. annuel. In w in 'Si. .Mi and ion lb. 5-0 These Color I'astis are dillereut from any of the imported mud colors, or domestic powders, being entirely soLI'IILI'. in milk, water or sprit. Much strongi r than others in tlie ma ket. In such convenient shape that there is no waste I i-t . They are fast to light, will bear the heat of cooking, and are not changed by frui acids. Odor less and tastlcs, and absolutely free from poison, each package bearing tlie certilicate of Mr. Davenport, aualvst of Mass. State Hoard of Health. AH.GLEASON, rS. CO PO I'linile l.. 'BURNETT'S VIOLET TEA. EXTRACTS. NOBBY DRESSERS will find just what they want in a nice - .- - 1 . f T)! C " T ITT 1- 1- I XI X IB I y J J LX VT V V J X X amongst mtr late stock of line TAILOR MADK ariuenth. Our lines of 15, 18 and S20 SUITS ate equal in eei je.spcct to those made by merchant tailors., and the saini; in pi ice ih equal to one-half what the same article would cost you made to measure. The stock is now complete and met its our eat ly inspection. &L0BE CLOTHIM HOUSE Cor. O and iOth Streets. Iir POPULAR i2tli ami 0. iw,vc. nitm .'i silk-woi in and till thev ivach tlu tcj,riiiinni l'oi one the Xai- I have 111 a finished fabiie. till 15, iiioiiunr, A I 'nun wil skilled . 1 a i'i , jusl how the hues! made. The silk wot 111 from laij-e eatcrpil in which it a eocuon, and unwinding the tin cads i.V. pre the weaver will In short, all the farm and the done on a re VS- I coutsc the pur VANILLA CHOCOLATE TEA. Color Paste. Hed. Hilts!) Ito-M, Mandarin Orange, iile-inoutl kegs it .lars, .i sizes; also j IJI O Street. PRICES' EXTRACTS. r.TsuvMnraSHH raM$n?3IA mi aiipp