TIJE OMAHA DAITA1" BB33 : StT TDAY , ATJG-WT 00 , 3800.
HARMONY GOES GLIMMERING
Plans of tlio Frco Eilvorites Got a Serious
Setback.
PUT UP TWO CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES
DriiioornlM Nntnc I. < T. Dunn nml I'opii-
1IMX nml Ifrer Sllvi-rlton .IndKc
Coiifrrriu-c Com
mittee Cannot . \nn-c.
The dreams of harmony and only one con
gressonal candidate In this district In oppo
Billon to David H. Mercer had a rude awak
cnlns yesterday. The conventions of the
democrats , populists anil free silver repnti
llcana had all bctn called for the same day
with a view of getting together and all three
nominating Iho same man. It had all been
arranged that when the conventions were
organized each should appoint a conference
committee and thin committee should agrco
on a candidate. Up to this point the plans
worked , though there had been premonitions
of disagretrocnt.
The three conference committees met and
then the trouble began. The populists wanted
Dr. Pcabody , but were willing to accept
Judge Gregory , who was the entry of the
free silver republicans. The democrats wore
for a democrat first , last and all the time.
Harry Miller had recovered his breath after
his defeat of the day before and came up
smiling , but it was a Rinllo which boded no
good for the congressional aspirations of C.
J. Smyth. Ho had not only succeeded In
getting on the democrato conference com
mittee , but also in shutting ; out alt but one
of the admirers of Mr. Smyth.
The result of the ballot in committee dem
onstrated the populists and free sllverltcs
had practically agreed. So had the dem
ocrats for that matter , but they had not
agrccil on the same man. At the end of a
long and heated discussion they were no
nearer together than at Iho opening of the
confcreiiCB and that body adjourned to re
port to the three conventions.
The populists and free sllvorltcs speedily
nominated Judge Gregory and adjourned.
The democratic convention was still wrang
ling over the advisability of going back on
their determination to have a democrat or
nothing , or at least asking for a new con
forcnce , when the news of the action of the
other conventions was brought to the con
vention hall. This stirred up a little moro
bad blood and It required only a few min
utes for the advocates of a straight party
nomination to carry their point. The first
ballot in the democratic convention was a
tlo between Gregory aiid I. J , Dunn , but the
second one settled the dream of harmony ,
for Dunn was nominated.
That the leaders have not abandoned hope
of getting one of the candidates off the
track was evident from the speech of Mr.
Dunn In response to the notification of his
nomination. That one or the other of the
candidates may bo Induced to withdraw Is
possible , but not probable. "Tho best laid
plans 'o mice and men gang aft agleo" was
never better exemplified than by the results
of these conventions. For the last sixty
days the leaders have been holding confer
ences and laying plans for the amalgamation
of all Iho free silver forces and up to the
last few days thought they had matters fixed
up just to their liking. The first trouble
came in the fight In the democratic ranks
over the county committee chairmanship.
The democratic fighting hlood was aroused
in this contest and It refused to subside
when that Issue was settled. The latent op
position to the demands of the populists and
free allverltes gathered strength and soon
got beyond the control of the leaders , who
had schemed so carefully to arrange the
nomination of a rcnegado republican ,
IH2MOC11ATS PUT VI' I. J. UU.V.N.
llnrrj- Miller I'liiK-lurcH flip Iliiom of
C. J. SiuyMi.
'Tho democratic congressional convention
yesterday carried out the Instructions of the
Douglas county convention and nominated
q democrat to make the race against Dave
Morccr , and the candidate Is not C. J. Smyth.
The victor In the fight In the county conven
tion of Friday was yesterday the vanquished
and Harry-Miller , who hod been so unmerci
fully sat upon In the county convention , was
about the first man In to claim the brush
ut the close of the hunt.
The convention was scheduled to begin
action at 10 o'clock , but It was nearly 11
before the delegates were In their seats.
Mcanwhllo the tlmo was occupied by curbstone -
stone conferences In front of the hall In
which all political parties seemed to have
a hand. D. Clem Deaver , J. M. Kennedy , J.
O. Yulscr and a dozen other populist leaders
hobnobbed with the democratic loaders , and
half a dozen republicans mingled with the
crowd out of curiosity. The free silver re
publicans were conspicuously absent , as
though tlioy had received a tip that they
worn to bo turned down , and did not wish
to attend the obsequies.
MILLKK BACK IN THE SADDLE.
Chairman George W. Shields of the con
gressional committee called the convention
to order , and Secretary Wapplch read the
cull.
cull.To
To Indicate that ho had survived his ex
perience of the previous night Harry Miller
was the first man on his feet. Ho nomi
nated II. C. Lefuer of Sarpy county iaa tem
porary chairman , who was selected without
opposition. Ho accepted the compliment in
a brief speech , and W. F. Wapplch was
mnilo temporary .secretary , arid Eugene
Whalen assistant secretary. Committees
wore appointed as follows :
Credentials John R. Hcagan , J. B ,
Kltcliun , Dr. Harvey Link , Thomas lloctor ,
P , J. Mcllo , F. A. McAnllo , Ed P. Smith , T.
J , Allen.
Pormarent Organization W. S. Shoe
maker , , H , C. Miller , Walter Molso , Dr. T.
H. Knaor , D , C. VanDuscn.
The- committee on credentials recommended
the approval of the list of delegates as
sealed , with the addition of four proxies , and
the report was adopted without discussion.
There were two reports from the committee
mitteeon permanent organization. The
majority recommended that the temporary
organization bo made permanent. The
minority recommended Martin J. Langdon
as permanent chairman. The roll was called
on the adoption of the majority report. It
wna adopted with votes to spare , and Harry
Miller moved that a conference committee
of Hcveii bo appointed to meet the populists
and committee * of the Bimetallic league and
agree on a candidate for congress. The
committee was Increased to nine members
and named ns follows : C. H. Brown , S ,
Sturtzcr , W. II. Herdman , Walter Molse A
W. Trumbull , Kd P. Smith , D , C. VanDuscn ,
James Allen , H , C. Miller. The chair was
instructed to notify the other committees
of the action of thn convention , and an ad
journment was taken to 2 o'clock.
BTOUMV MEETING OF CONFEIlEEg.
The conference committee of Twenty-seven
was In session behind closed doors until
nearly 3 o'clock. It was a stormy session
from first to last and the tones of excited
voices were audlblo to the strict. After a
long discussion an Informal ballot was taken
ami then a formal ballot , The ninedem
ocrats cast eight votes for I. J. Dunn and
pun fur C. J , Smyth. The free silver repub-
llcans went solidly for Gregory and the pops
gavu seven votes to Gregory and one each
to Dr. Peabody and H. c , Lofncr. This
made the ballot : Gregory , 10 ; Dunn. Sj
Smyth. Pcabody and Lefner , I each , There
was nn outburst of discord and for a quarter
of an hrur the minority vainly endeavored
to get the vote reconsidered. But It was
useless and ut 2 ; 15 the committee arose ,
The report of the conference committee
\\'a * read by Charles II. Brown. Ho stated
that the committed had not been abje to
come to any unanimous conclusion. HO then
read the result of the formal ballot and sub.
inlttcd U without any recommendation.
There was silence for a minute or two
and then Pat Ford arose ( a recite the fact
that the county convention had declared for
a democrat. The democrats had been com
pelled to swallow a good deal during the
past two years. Th/jy / would have to vote
for a populist Btato ticket this /all and now
thfjt a few republicans had coins over to
fro silver tor their own benefit he was op
posed to giving them the only ofllce that was
loft
J J. Mohoney moved lo adopt the report.
It was not seconded and Martin Langdon
moved that It bo referred back to the con-
forcnce committee with Instruction * to bare
another meeting with the other committees.
Harry Miller urged that Judge Gregory
D tuad the nominee. Ho declared that to
refuse would cost the ticket thousands ot
votes.
votes.W.
W. P. Smith aroused a cheer by declaring
In favor of the nomination of a democrat.
Ho s.i Id that the republicans had contended
for the nomination of a republican and no
one else. They had slapped the democrats
In the face by declaring that If a democrat
was nominated he would not get their
votes. Ho wag willing to have another
conference , but he wanted a new commit
tee appointed , This motion was tabled and
J. J. Mahoncy moved that the convention
proceed to nominate a congressman.
SPOKE FOIl GIlEGOttY.
Judge Doano moved as an amendment
that the report of the majority of the com
mittee bo accepted and Judge Gregory de
clared the candidate. Ho spoke at some
length In support of his amendment. Ho
declared that the election ot n president
was much more Important than the election
of a congressman. The only way to elect
Mr. Uryan was to combine every free
silver element. It was also the only way to
elect a congressman , and ho launched Into
a glowing culoglum of Judge Gregory ,
\sliom ho said had thought so much of prin
ciple that he had been one of the first to
break away from his party.
Dr. Harvey Link of Klkhorn ascended the
platform and took off his coat and vest
preparatory to making a speech. These
evidences of combarivcncss were hailed with
loud applause , and the speaker proceeded
to tell how ho had slioutcu\ \ for Jackson be
fore free silver , or even free schools , were
oven thought of. He had come lo Omaha
In 1850 , and two years later ho had been
elected as a delegate to assist In organiz
ing the democratic party of Douglas county.
Ho told how ho had practiced medicine for
eight years and received $3 In fees as
against. $ OG paid out of his own pocket for
medicines. Ho wound this up by the state
ment that It any man Would come out of the
republican or populist party and toll him
he was for free silver ho would vote for him.
Judge Gregory's record was good enough
for htm. His remarks grow to such length
that the delegates become a llttlo rcsllvc.
A roll call was ordered on Judge Doano's
amendment. It was lost by 27 to 55 and the
original motion was amended to provide for
the appointment of a now conference com
mittee.
At this point It was stated that Judge
Gregory had already been nominated by the
populist and the free sliver conventions.
Ed Howcll declared that the democrats
generally would not support n free silver
republican against Dave Mercer. It had
been demonstrated over and over again that
the democratic vote could not be held for
a republican.
Martin Langdon then changed front and
declared that since the republicans had
broken faith by adjourning it was tlmo for
this convention to take Independent action.
The amendment was withdrawn.
QUEERS FOH MERGER.
Some delegate in the rear of the room
created an incipient riot by yelling "Hutrah
for Mercer. " W. S. Shoemaker and halt a
dozen others vociferated furiously and de
manded that the delegate should bo ejected
from the hall. The eruption finally qulctd
down and the flow of oratory was resumed.
George Bcrtrand made a speech and then
the motion to proceed to an election was
carried with a cheer. Ed Howcll nominated
Ed P. Smith and Harry Miller named I. J.
Dunn. Mr. Smith positively declined and
Judge Doaho presented the name of Judge
Gregory and urged Its acceptance as the
last hope of obtaining a free silver repre
sentative In congress. Shoemaker made an
other speech , and then J. B. Kitchen de
clared that this convention was doing more
to elect Dave Mercer than all the repub
lican workers In the district ,
The question was finally brought to a vote ,
which resulted in a tie , Dunn and Gregory
receiving thirty-nine votes each. On the
second ballot Sarpy county changed two
votes to Dunn and ho was nominated by 40
to 38.
There was jubilation among his support
ers , which vented itself In prolonged cheers ,
while those who had advocated fusion were
significantly silent. Ed P. Smith , Judge
Doano and D. C. Van Duscn were appointed
as a committee to notify Mr. Dunn of his
.nomination . and the convention proceeded to
select a new congressional committee amid
general confusion.
Dr. T. H. ' Eusor of South Omaha was
elected chairman of the committee and W.
F. Wapplch secretary. The committee was
completed by the selection ot George Holmes ,
Pat Ford and W. S. Shoemaker of Douglas ,
R. M. Barton and F. S. Alton ! of Sarpy and
D. C. Van Dusen and Mark O'Hunna of
Washington.
Mr. Ignatius J. Dunn was then Introduced
as the next congressman from the Second
district. Ho said that the nomination had
conio to him under unfortunate circum
stances. H-e held the success of the free
sliver cause higher than tiny personal prefer
ment. The only hope of success was In
a union of all forces. He stated .that the
congressional committee had been cmpow
ered to fill vacancies. Ho wanted It to
go ahead and bring about a coalition with
out regard to his personal feelings. It was
a question ot principle , not of men , and It
was necessary to get together. There must
bo but one free silver candidate In this
district. After authorizing thi committee
to nil vacancies the convention adjourned.
1'01'UMSTS AA.Mi : JUI1UI2 OKUriOHY.
fit tlio Ac-dim itt iJiu
IltMitorrallu Court-ill I on.
It was 6 o'clock last night when the popu
list convention adjourned shortly after it had
nominated Judge D , D. Gregory as Its can-
dldato for congress. The session was an
quarrelsome and troublesome as populist con
ventions usually arc and yesterday's was
particularly so after It was learned that the
democrats had nominated Dunn , because It
was believed by the delegates that the demo
crats wore trying to force them to do the
same thing. From the expression made
thereafter it was evident that Gregory was
nominated , as much for tho' purpose of re
senting this "dictatorial" character of the
democrats' action as anything else.
It was fully 11:30 : yesterday morning before
the convention was called to order In
Knights ot Labor hall by C. B. Spraguc ,
chairman of the county central committee
of Washington county , with Charles Nownes
of Sarpy as acting secretary. The call for
the convention was at once read.
Herman Cohen and B , F , Trapp ot South
Omaha were nominated for temporary chair
man. The chronic pugnacious spirit that
animates populist conventions usually , was
exhibited thus early by n disagreement over
the manner of selection , but It was finally
decided to call by wards and precincts ,
Another dispute arose over tbo right of
the Douglas county precincts to vole as a
body. The knot was finally cut by inalUng
the acting chairman , C. B , iSpraguo , the
temporary chairman , Acting Secretary
Charles Nownes of Sarpy county was unani
mously elected temporary secretary , although
several other names were mentioned ,
Upon motion , the delegates us reported
weio seated , as there was no contest , and
consequently no committee no credentials
was appointed ,
The following five wore appointed as a
committee on permanent organization ; Al
fred Fawkner of Omaha , B. F. Tropp of
South Omaha , J , Kelly McCombs for the
Douglas county precincts , George Becker of
Sarpy county and Lon Vaugliau of Wash
ington county.
Whllo the commlttoo was deliberating Dr.
Cook responded to a call for a speech ,
At the conclusion of the speech Chairman
Fawkner of the 'committee on permanent or
ganization reported with the following sug
gestions for permanent oillccrs : Chairman ,
John 0. Yelser of Douglas ; fepcrotary. 11 , M.
Carpenter of Sarpy J assistant secretary ,
Lowls Van Llew of Washington. The re
port was adopted and the olllcera took their
seats.
The resolution ot the executive committee
of the silver conference , recommending that
a committee of nine Iron each uf the throe
conventions bo chosen to confer ' fur the pur
pose of selecting a suitable 'candidate to bo
nominated by all , was read. It was deter
mined lo give Douglns county flvo of the
committee and Washington and Sarpy two
each. The commltltco selected was as fol
lows : John Jeffcoste , Gcorgo F. Magney and
F. W. Koctter of Omaha , P. A. Barrett of
South Omaha , Pat McArdlc of the Douglas
county pri'ducts , George flecker and , llur.
bank ot Sarpy and Lon Vaujjhau and C. D ,
Sprague of Washington.
Ityas already 12:30 : , the hour for the con
ference committee to meet , but before on
adjournment could be taken Dr , IVaboly
arose with a long resolution which In effect
pledged tba convention to abide by the ac
tion of the conference committee.
Tuli was not at all to th liking of some
delegate * and they were not ( low to express
themselves. They said thai ( hey Intended
to have no candidate saddled upon them ,
but desired at least the Informal pleasure
of nominating the selection reported to them.
The objections were so strenuous that l > r.
I'oabody withdrew the rcnolutlon.
A motion was made instructing' the com
mittee to use all Its efforts In the confer
ence to secure the selection of Dr. Peabody
as the candidate , but this also met with a
decided opposition. At Dr , Peabody's re
quest the motion was withdrawn.
At 1 o'clock the convention adjourned to
meet again at 2:30 : o'clock to receive the re
port of the committee.
Upon reconvening at 3 o'clock George Mag.
ney read the report of the cdnfcrcncc com
mittee , which had selected Judge Gregory.
A motion was offered at once to nominate :
Judge Gregory , hut this was answered with
n howl of disapproval. A BUbslltuto was
offered lo the effect that the convention
found the selection acceptable , It fcelmt the
Intention to hold back the nomination until
H was found what the democrats wbuld do.
These motions opened the way to a discus
sion that frequently developed unpleasnnl
warmth , because of the report that the demo
crals desired to dictate to the confcrem"-
were disgruntled that they could not "rolled"
n good many of the delegates.
Demands were made upon the oommlttc-o
lo reporl the proceedings of the conference.
Koettcr and Jcftcoato responded. In their
remarks they made mention of the Cad tbAt
the democrats wanted one of their o n party
nominated and were not Inclined to accept
another.
The effect of the report was Intensified
by a report from a delegate who Just came
In and announced , that the democratic con
vention was preparing lo nominate one of
Its own faith.
Some of the members desired to nominate
Gregory or any one else without regard to
what the democrats did. This did noj. find
favor. Finally It was determined to delay
action until the probable action of the two
other conventions was learned. Jeffcoatc was
appolnled a "smelling" commlllco ot ono
lo go lo Iho democrallc convention and Mag-
ncy to Iho free silver republican camp.
Aflcr Iho commlltccs left the hall the
discussion continued. The democrats were
soundly denounced for their behavior and
the almost universal opinion was that the
convention should nominate a candidate
without regard to them. Dr. Pcabody and
Alfred Fawkner spoke ot a Joint conven
tion , but this was received with lltllo favor.
In line wllh Iho general opinion the motion
to "accepl" Iho selection It the democrats
and republicans concurred was tabled.
A recess for ten minutes was taken and
when the time expired and Iho convenllon
convened hardly half Ihc delegates returned.
Another adjournment for a half hour was
taken to await the "smelling" committees.
At the conclusion of the recess Maguey
and Jcffcoate had returned. The announce
ment that Dunn had been nominated by the
democrats was followed by a few minutes'
sllenco and then the delegates broke up Into
groups to discuss the now turn of affairs.
When order was obtained again Samuel P.
Brlgham ot South Omaha nominated Judge
Gregory. The nomination was seconded by
George Magney.
Koetler of Omaha wanlod a mlddle-of-lhe-
road popullsl nominated under Ihc circum
stances and presented the name ot Dr. Pea-
body.
Dr. Peabody declined with thanks. He
urged tlio nomination of Judge Gregory.
I. J. Dunn was nominated by J. J. Points.
Ho maintained thai Ibis was duo Hie democrats -
ocrats because they had been given only one
place on the state ticket , all the rest being
populists. Ho held that if Dunn was nom
inated by the populists and democrats Greg
ory would withdraw , whereas Dunn would
never withdraw.
Many delegates spoke and the sentiment
was evidently In favor of the choice of the
conference. John 0. Yelser , however , ap
pealed to Dr. Peabody to reconsider his with
drawal and requested the convenllon 16
nominate him. It was his plan then la ask
the democrats and free silver republicans
to support him. If they would not , Dr. Peabody -
body was to withdraw and Judge Gregory
or I. J. Dunn might bo nominated.
Secretary Williams of the Republican Hl-
metalllc league was called to speak upon
Judge Gregory's availability as a candidate.
At the conclusion of his remarks .thu con-
ventlon was ready For a ballot.
Upon the first ballot Judge Gregory was
nominated by a vote ot 55 to 8 for Dr. Pea-
body. The nomination was made unanimous.
A motion from Dr. Peabody that the con
ference committee be continued to Induce
the democrats to withdraw Dunn was later
withdrawn and turned over lo Iho consldera-
llon of Iho congressional committee .
The following congressional committee
was elected : John Jcffcoate , Charles John
son and F. W. Koctter of Omaha ; P.A. .
Barrelt of South Omaha ; J. Kelly McCombs
of the Douglas county precincts ; C. B.
Sprngue of Washington , R. M. Carpenter of
Sarpy.
A resolution was passed , authorizing the
committee , In the event of a vacancy on
the congressional ticket , to confer with the
congressional committees of iho free sil
ver domocrals and free silver republican
parlies lo unlle , If possible , all Hie free
silver elements of Ihc district on a single
free silver candidate for congress.
At 6 o'clock Iho convention adjourned ,
subjecl lo a call ot Iho chairman of Ihc
congressional committee.
The committee organized with the follow
ing officers : Chairman , John Joffcoate , sec
retary , P. A. Barrett ; treasurer , F. W.
Kootlcr. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
KHKK KH/VKIl IIIOI'IIIIMIIAXS M1SI2T.
Nominate .TinlKt * Ori'Kory IIH Tliclr
.Sliintlnrd Ili-nn-r.
The congressional convention oj the Re
publican Bimetallic leagifo was held In the
rooms of the Jacksonlan club yesterday
morning. Delegates were In nltcndance
from Douglas , Sarpy and Washington coun
ties.
ties.After
After choosing J. J. Savlllo as chairman
and Lawro'nco Raft as secretary , the meeting
proceeded to the nomination of a congress
man. A largo sized row was precipitated
at once and things were hot for some tlmo.
The Washington county delegation was for
Cunningham R. Scott , the delegates from
Sarpy thoughl Frank Ransom was aboul the
right man. whllo Douglas county was
divided between Scott , Ransom and Judge
Gregory , with the Jailer strongly In the
lead.
lead.Aflcr
Aflcr a wordy war lasllng nil morning ,
Gregory finally distanced his competitors
and was nominated , to carry the banner.
The next IhUig in order was lo appoint a
conference committee to confer with similar
commltli-cs already appolnled by the popo-
crats and the populists , and endeavor to
have them swallow the league's candidate.
This committee was appointed and at once
went into session with the other committees.
CAM THIS COlfXTV COX VHXTION.
-iiilillciui Ci-ntrnl CoiiinillliiI'lviN
tin * ln I < UN Si-iiloiiilii-i- ) .
The republican county central committee
hold a meeting yesterday afternoon ut the
republican headquarters In the Now York
Llfo building. There was a full attendance
ot the members , the meeting being presided
over by Chairman John Lewjs. Hon. John
L. Webster addressed the commlttoo'and con
sulted with the members regarding the sit
uation In the several precincts at the comity ,
Reports from the several districts \yei-e'-vcr
- ncouruglug , especially from the country
listricts.
The question ot adopting the Crawford
county system" of nominating candidates ,
which had been before the rommltleo for
consideration , was deferred for the present.
There was no discussion on the question.
It was decided , after a long discussion , to
hold the county convention September ID ,
thu primaries for electing delegates ( o Lie
held the 18th , A motion to this effect was
amended to provide for holding thiJ prljn'n- <
rlcs on the lllh and the convention on'th #
12th , and a long discussion ensuucl On this
point , but the amendment was defeated.
3 to 1.
The rules regulating primaries were
amended In ono particular so as to road as
followc :
A qualified elector at the republican pri
mary nicotian Blmll lie n PITKUIIH wMl
known to bo a republican t-li-i-ton 'lir'thii
ward In which he presents himsvlf to-vot < > ;
and shall mveur. If rrnulml , that nt the
last general olectlon In Douglas"rdunly. . Nc-
inibku , ho supported u majority of the
epublican candidates or that lie will , at
the ensuing general election , mipport the
republican candidates for presidential
elector * , congressman , governor , a , nin-
jorlty of the republican Htntq ticket iind ji
major ty of the republican county .ticket.
Provided , that the vote ot nny perspn pn--
Bi-iitliiK himself to vote at suc-h primary
lection shall bo rejected If challenged , un
less auch proposed voter will sweur thut ho
Intends to mipport ut tho. ensulni ; general
olectlon In said county the republican nom
inee * for presidential elector * . coiiBretunan
and governor.
,
iUSEMENTS.
The local Ihcalrlnalj.ycnr can hardly bo
said to have properly begun , although both
houses nro open In n'hlwrt preliminary sea-
Ron. At this writing _ lho prospects arc that
Omaha theater-goers will have set before
them the richest fadat of entertainment
which they have \M bren permitted to
enjoy. The thcatersvjiavo certainly done
their part , ns will be evident from a study
of tlio lists of bookings published below , and
with abundant crops and the reviving confi
dence which will follow tlio election of n
republican president , It Is safe to say that
the people of Omaha will avail themselves
of the opportunities offered In n way which
will work to their own benefit and the finan
cial betterment of the playhouses.
The struggle for tlio supremacy between
the two local theaters , which was carried
on with more or less acrimony during the
season of 1S915-G , would seem to have been
definitely settled by the change of manage
ment at Doyd's. and while n certain amount
of rivalry is perhaps Inevitable , It Is likely
that the past harmonious relations of Messrs.
Durgess and Crawford , and the avowed posi
tion of the two houses , will reduce the fric
tion to a minimum. It Is not the Intention
of Tlio Ileo to draw comparisons of the
merits of malingers , past , present and to
rome. Mr. Ilaynes carries with him Into
his temporary retirement from the theatrical
Held the good will of many friends , while
Mr. Crawford , by no means a stranger to
our public will doubtless pursue his new
undertaking with the energy which has
characterized his efforts In the past ,
The Crclghton Is at present sailing tri
umphantly through a choppy sea of Irish
comedy which constitutes the floating me
dium for Its preliminary season , This will
continue to support It during fair week.
Following will be a dramatization of Hrct
Harto's well known " '
story , "Tennessee's
1'artncr , " presented under the competent
direction of Arthur C , Alston , which Is In
Itself a sufficient guaranty of the excellence
of the attraction. The regular season at this
house Is announced to open on HIP- night of
Monday , September II , with the annual en
gagement of Charles Frohmnn's Empire
Theater company. This strong organization
will be remembered from frequent former
visits , and as having opened the Crelghton
theater last year with "Tho Masqueraders. "
Henry Miller has left the company t/ils / sea
son , but Its efficiency Is maintained by the
assumption by Mr. Faversham of Mr. Mil
ler's roles and the retention of Miss Allen ,
Miss Hobson , Mr. Crompton , Mr. Dodson , Mr.
Kdcson and all the strong favorites of former
years. The new play , "Bohemia. " will be
presented here during this engagement , and
probably "Tho Masqueraders ; " and there is
more than a possibility that Mr. Krohman
may bo Induced to " "
put on "Liberty Hall"
and give Omaha theater-goers an oppor
tunity to see once more Mr. Crompton's
beautiful Impersonation of the old book
seller. . .
The list of attractions which T.ixton &
fturgcps have bodlcckl : at the Crclghton
theater for the coirlng- season Is a notable-
one. It may lie ilniihtbtl whether any theater
In the country can' ' sh'ow its equal In extent
and novelty. In larscr cltloa the business Is
split up among locfl . .houses , consequently
nn one house In N w.'York or Chicago pro-
sunto anything lllifc such a variety. The
management deservji.ilunqualified congratu
lations ; It deserves' , ' .Uesldcs. a volume of
patronage commensurate with the risks run
and thy high general quality of tlio enter
tainment pffercd. , | Tbq.lst ] will bo seen tp
be especially rich in opera companies. raiiR-
Inc 1 importance .frhrn the great Maple-
son troupe to the lesser Delia Fox , and the
absence of farcc-ccpn'f.ldv' and Davis & Keogh
melodrama Is paytlquldrly gratifying. An
imuaual prpportlo.iv t hslsls of plays willed
Irave novcr , . bepn saenjIn..Ofnah'rt , and the'ar
ray of prominent'afldt - ptipular stars Is a
dazzling one. The list Is published without
further present comment , and Is subject only
to cancellations , as follows :
Frohman's Empire Stock company , "Town
Topics , " Columbia Opera company , May Ir-
wln.'ln "Widow Jones , " "Tennessee's Pard-
ncr , " Herrmann the Great , Chauncey Olcott ,
Hopkins' Trans-Occanlcs , Illcliard Mansfield ,
Carmen , Gorman's Comedians , Umllj
Bancker , Joseph Jefferson , Clay Clement ,
Otis Skinner , Robert Hllllard In "Lost
Twenty-four Hours " " ' "
, "Charley's Aunt ,
"I'udd'nhead Wilson , " "Tlio Gay Paris
ians , " "Sowing the Willd. " A. M. Palmer's
company In "Trilby , " Frawley Stock com
pany , Lillian Uusscli Opera company , Fran
cis Wilson Opera company , "Madame Sans
Gene. " Frank Daniels In "Wizard of the
Nile. " "In Gay Now York , " Maggie Cllne In
"On liroadway , " Walker Wliltcside , "The
Foundling , " with Cissy Fitzgerald , "The
Prisoner of Zcnda , " "For Fair Virginia , "
"Thoroughbred , " "Chlmmlo Fadiicn , " "Hob
Roy" Opera company , Lewis Morrison , "Tho
Girl I Left Behind Me , " Ada Rchan , Delia
Fox Opera company , John Drew , Boston
Howard Athcneum company , Jefferson
D'AngclIs Opera company. Colonel Mnplo-
son's Imperial Opera company , with 350
people , "A Baggage1 Check , " "Tho Merry
World , " Do Wolf Hopper In Sousa's latest
opera , " 151 Capitan , " "My Lady Slavey , "
Georgia Cayvan , Nell Burgess , "County
Fair" company , the Llllputlans , Robert
Downing , "Tho Fatal , Card , " Nat C. Good
win , Fanny Davenport , Julia Marlowe.
Palmer Cox's "Brownies , " "Jack and the
Bonn Stalk , " Sandow's TrocaOcro Vumlovlllo
company , Albert Chevalier , Olga Nether-
sole and others.
At Jloyd's the last days of the. Ilaynes
management are filled with an engagement
of the ever-wclcomo Woodward company ,
which Is coming to bo almost a fixture In
Omaha and has made for Itself an enviable
name for fair dealing and creditable per
formances. If the town over arrives at a
stage of development which will enable It
to support a summer stock company , this
organization would profitably fill the bill.
The regular season at this house opens
Wednesday evening , September 2 , with the
Calhoun Opera company In a repertory con
sisting of "Tlio Illack Hussar , " "Fra Dla-
vole , " and "Tar and Tartar. " This com
pany comprises several principals of estab" "
llshed and extensive reputation , and Is Bald
to bo provided with an adequate chorus and
all other adjuncts tp a successful produc
tion of the operas advertised.
In entering upon a course of management
at Boyd's theater , Mr. Crawford has de
termined to make Rome changes In prices
of admission and cprtaln nilnor details of
policy , the while 'ti h ) ; every endeavor to
maintain the hlgl\ \ standard of excellence
which has boon lpt l up at this house ! n
former seasons. His list of bookings will
lie published next'wWk , and will be found
: o contain many attWUons of sterling merit.
It 18 not Mr. CrawMnJTy Intention to make of
Lloyd's what Is technically known as a "popu
lar-priced" hnuso.UiUb so. to adjust prices
that visiting compi'nltfras well as all classes
of'the public BhallT < b'ftBtl8flcil ' , To this end
ho has adopted tlfBJyllow'liij ) scale , which
will bo adhered to with most of the attrac
tions which 1m wU 11.-offer ; Box seats and
about fifty front ftfi-hvMra chairs , will bo
$1.DO , the rewaln < tfr'fof ' the parquet befog
held at $1. Thp flikrthrjo rows of tlm par
quet circle will tndt \ \ ( 75 cents , and tun
Dalanco of the I'ljuliui amounting to about
ImlC the lower floor , at CO cents. The entire
balcony , which at < Itttfd's la the very b'est
place In the housi ? ( ll'lco and hear , will 60
held uniformly at 3 $ Vents , and those wlio
st [ In the gallery > rlll give up 25 ami 15
cents , according to ago. On Saturdays , spe
cial "bargain day" matinees will be played ,
when any seat In HIB'house will be offered
for a quarter of a Collar. This plan has
been tried successfully at other local thca-
: m. mid Is expected to work well at Doyd's.
3n Sundays matinee .prices will bo 0 cents
for1 tlio entire ( [ rtt floor. and 25 cenls 'for
the balcony. Forpxtr'aordlnary engagements
of companies which will not play at cheap
rotes , prices will bo raised , but never above
the scale which .Is customary on such occa-
B0S | ( , 1
.At the Crelghton ( bo policy adopted last
year of suiting the prices of admission ) o
the quality of Iho attraction will bo ad-
lie rod to In future. If tlm high class of
entertainment Indicated by the above list
seems to fort-almdow , on that basis , an era
of high prices , It U safe to predict that
iho public will at least In most cases yet
its money's worth ; and Omaha theater.
goers have made a name for themselves dur
Ing the > hard season Just past by Invarlabl }
bestowing good patronage upon the beat ant
most expensive attractions.
During fair week , and especially on the
nights when street displays arc announced
the theaters will not "ring up" until after
the parade Is over , and performances wll"
not be cut no matter how laic the hour ol
beginning. The conflict of attractions kept
many nway from the theaters Inst year , al
though the same policy was adopted then
as now. It Is hoped that under existing
arrangements no one will feel unable to
enjoy both the parade and the theater or
any evening of the week.
( 'lllllllIK KVOIIfX.
Iloyd's New Theater will open for the
season of ISflfi-.i" under the new manage
ment of Leslor M. Crawford on Wednesday ,
September 2. Manager Crawford has been
hustling since he secured the Boyd about
four weeks ago , his purpose being to secure
the best possible company for his opening
attraction. There was considerable strife
among theatrical company managers to se
cure the honor of opening the season during
State fair week , and tlio Calhoun Opera
company , a widely known organization , was
finally selected. The principal members of
the company are : Alice Johnson , prlma
donna , olio of the handsome women of the
operatic stage , whoso voice has placed her
In the front rank ; Alice Carle , prlma donna
contralto , a woman of rare personal beauty ,
whoso vocal conquests have given her fame
In every city of the United States ; Gertrude
trudo Lodge , the comedienne ; Fannlo Do
Costa , Robert Dunbar , tenor ; Sylvaln Dnug-
lors , baritone ; Eilillo Smith , Ktrtlaml Cal
houn , and Gilbert Clayton , comedians. The
chorus will bo largo and complete and the
orchestra will bo Increased for this en
gagement. The operas to _ i e presented are
"The Black Hussar , " "Frn Dlavolo , " and
"Tar and Tartar. " The engagement will
close one week from this ( Sunday ) evening ,
with matinees on Saturday and Sunday.
The company will arrive hero on Tuesday
morning and ns the work of preparation
for the engagement Is very great , no performance
formanco will be given at the theater on
Tuesday evening. The advance sale of
seats will open at the box otllce an Tuesday
morning at 9 o'clock. This attraction has
been secured by Manager Crawford at a
largo expense and the engagement , occur
ring as It does during the latter part of
State fair week , when th crowds In at
tendance nt the fair will be the largest ,
bringing to Omaha thousands of state people
ple who will appreciate and greatly enjoy a
season of the latest operas , should bo a large
success.
The Woodwards opened yesterday at the
Boyd with two large houses , and gave two
performances In their usual satisfactory
manner. This company always draws a
large house ; long or short advertising seems
to make no difference ; the prices and the
popularity of the company do ( the business.
At the matlneo today the live-act comedy-
drama , "The Diamond Necklace , " will bo the
bill ; tonight the comedy , "My Uncle. "
"McSorloy's Twins" Is the title of Merrill
& Davis' latest farce-comedy , which will
open a week's engagement at the Crelghton
with n matinee today. U Is said to have
sufficient plot for entertaining purposes , with
no unnecessary complications to confuse the
mind. Ferguson and Kmerlck. well known
Irish comedians , are entrusted with the
principal roles and are said to furnish ample
amusement. They arc surrounded by a
Company of farce-comedy favorites who are
promised to contribute materially to the
excellence of the production. The play Is
written In three acts and Is designed to treat
satirically a number of everyday fads. It IB
said lo be chock full of action , fun ami
laughable dialogue and allows the Introduc
tion of- numerous specialties. Ferguson
and Kmerlck aro'a host In themselves. With
the exception ot Friday , dally matinees at
2:30 : will be given during the engagement.
The evening performances will bo started
Immediately after the parades.
Bret Hurto's Intercsling story , "Tennessee's
Pardncr , " dramatized by Scott Marble , will
have an elaborate scenic production at the
Crelghton fpr two nights , commencing Sun
day matlneo , September C. The company
will Include Charles B. Hawkins , whose
sucess In "Tho Old Homestead" and "Shore
Acres" have added fresh laurels to the
triumphs of a Irtng and prosperous theatri
cal career. The production Is under the
management of A. C. Alston , whoso business
management of "Friends" assured the suc
cess of that popular production.
Dominant Sevenths
& &b & &i&
The third biennial festival of the North
western Scandinavian Singers' association
that will bo held In this city September 3 to
7 , Inclusive , promises to bo the musical event
of the sc-cson. The festival will conclude
with a grand concert to bo given In the
Coliseum next Saturday night , at which the
following program will bo rendered :
PAKT. I.
Overture KrelHPhutz . Carl M. v. Weber
The Scandinavian Hand Union , Prof.
Lewis , Director.
narltono solo , Hoot , anil Aria from Fi
garo's Wedding . Moznrt
John H. Ortongrcn.
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The Woodward Theatre Go.
M ! ; . " " The Diamond Necklace
TXNIUIIT A YOUNG AMERICAN
Mjnilny Nlflit Midnight Watoli-
PIlICKS lOc und 2t > c.
( Norway ) . \Vrtidoltiors
N. W. S. S. A. , Kriifst Nordln , Director.
Flute Solo Selcctc.il
Olnf 15. Prderscii.
HlKCimer Sane ( Oyp. y Soup ) V , llclso
N. 'VV. S. S. A.
Soprano polo , nrln of "I.p Cld".Mnssc ot
Mmr. HMRIIR I.tnnc.
1NTI-3HMK7.X.O.
Hrudcfaerdcm I Hnrdnticor. . . . . . . . ! ! . KJorulf
Sioux City Slnpers. N. S. OrniRnnl ,
Director.
Wnlillnc Mnrcli . . . .Podcrmnii
Swedish Sliming Society "Nonlen , "
Otnnhn. Ad. Kdcron , Dlrcrtor.
Kn Hllsen Ujctn KrIMInn WrndellmrR
Mtiinchnlin MnndxUor , Sioux Fnlls , S.
D. , Curl Miinnerud , Dli-pntor.
Orlop Cantntp A. K. InOsctli
A. K. indseth , Director. Cnnton. S. D.
Mitt Hcinlands Dal M. 1'hcll
"l.im-n. " Derornh , In.
Nntten pr snn Stllli ! H. Klcrulf
( JrleR Alnniiskor , Fort Dodge , In. , M.
Olson , Director.
SniiKfORlnriio O. l.lndtdad
Scandinavian Clloc Chili , Omahn , Kr-
ncsl Nonlln , Director.
TAUT 11.
Selections of Scandinavian Airs
Arranged liy S. l.owls
Huid : Union ,
Kluto solo Selected
Olaf K. redersi-n.
IinndHJondlnK Kd. arclg
N' . U. S. S. A.
Soprano Snlo n. " .IpR Klskrr Dig" (1 (
l.ovo You ) ( Jrclg
li. "Thy lleanilng l-Iyi-s" . . i
MnDowell !
p. "Dot ur sa Underllgn '
Slnllen" llclilio i
Mine , lingua Ktnno.
Toreador Sontr Trottero'
air. John 11. Ortengrpn. '
Hymn-lloll Dig dn Howi Nord.CniMoll
N. W. H. S. A.
KllNKST NOIID1N , Conductor.
Mil. W. MIM-Klt. Accompanist.
Mil. ADOI.K UDOHKN. Organist.
The society Includes the following mu
sical organizations : Mlmichalm Mnndskor ,
Sioux Kails , S. 1) . ; llaltlc Mnndsluir , llnltlc ,
S. D. ; Sngatuno , Lounsberry , S. I ) . ; Scnndln
Sextet , Wlllmnr , S. 1) ) . ; Nordcn Snngforen-
Ing , St. Paul , Minn. ; Mini. Yanltton , S. 1) . ;
Frnm , Sioux City , In. ; Nordmeiidenes Sang-
forcnlng , Sioux City , la. ; Lurcn , Decorah ,
In. ; Orlcg Mnndskor , Fort Dodge , In. ; Nord-
mcmlenes Sangforcnlng , Minneapolis ; Nor-
ilrnak. Madison , S. D. ; Grieg. Canton , S , D. ;
Nornianim Mandskor , Dnluth , Minn. ; Scan
dinavian Olco club , Omaha ; Nordcn , Omaha.
The chorus which was under Prof. Wiley's
Instruction before the meeting ot the Chrls-
tlon Union convention was one of the best
ever gotten together In Omaha , and the ,
singers were so Impressed with the work ,
done nnd gtioil feeling developed , tllnl a
desire was expressed to continue the work
nnd form n choral society. To this end n
number of the gentlemen who composed that
chorus met n the Young Men's Christian
association rooms Thursday evening lo dis
cuss Ihc matter In an Informal way. it
Is the drslro of those Interested to Uko up
the work for the benefit of the several
churches of tno city , singing nothing but
sacred music. A committee was appointed
to plan the work and another meeting ap
pointed for Monday evening. September 7 ,
at the same place. Among these \vho nro
Interested In HIP woik are : Will Stevens ,
J. M. Ulllaii. Wnllnco Johnson , K. II. Wedge ,
H. C. Wceden , 1. . \Vlilttlesoy. . C. It. Orat
ion , 11. 13. Mnhnltcy. U. W. Moore. H. 13.
Wallace , Mr. Kvans , C. C. Cnrpcnter.
At the First Methodist church tonight
the following program will bp given , under
direction of Thomas J. Kelly : '
Choral 1'reludp ( from Iho lower ) O ,
llappv Hand of I'Murim *
Organ 1'reliule Offerlolro In d minor. . . .
, llatlsto
Arthcm Thuu WJIt Keep Him In IVr-
foct Trace C. I-eo Williams
Prayer
Hymn-Lend Kindly Light
Organ Solo lilevnllon. In o Mat
Anlhom-My Soul Truly Walteth Uuti
Scrlpturp ( llrst lesson. )
Organ Solo-OunlHone Nuptials DuUoU
Anthem ItockH of Apivt Dudley Uuck
Miss Mae Uoblnson and Choir
Scrlpturo ( soi-ond lesson. )
Solo ( b.i 8)-Thp ) llesurreotlon Shelley
Mr. .lulcs l.iimtmril.
Anthem OIve Unto the Lord. O YP
Mighty Dudley Huek
Organ Solo Oltertolre In d tint Salome
Anthem Thp Uadlanl Morn Hath
Passed Away Woodward
Hymn 1 Lay My Sins on Jesus
Itrni'dlctlon
Poslliido
All these who wish to hear this program
nro cordially Invited to attend , but the
ushers will not give seats to nny ono after
8 o'clock , ns the tower hymn begins ex-
nctly nt tlmt tlmo , and the goods scnts have
all been tnken previous to that time for the
past three weeks. The organ numbers will
bo played by Mr. Duller , organist at Trinity
cathedral , _
Many a dny'n work Is lost by sick head
ache caused by Indigestion nnd stomach , .
troubles. Hewitt's Llttlo Karly Risers are jl
the most effectual pill for overcoming auch "
dimcultlcs.
AMUSEMENTS.
Every night Matinees
this week , Daily 2:30 :
Just after Except
Parade. Friday
Telephone 15111 Pnxton & Burgess ,
AIIJRKITT & DAVIS' Rapid Transit Comedy
Bn !
A Triumph of Mirth 1i
1f i
and Merriment. f
HEBE Premier
Laughter
ARE Producers
IMlIiSIiNTKI ) Y
AND
AND-
of Comedy
Prices 250 , 350 , 500 , 750 , $ i ,
Matinees 250 and 500 ,
I. M. CI\WI'OH1) | ,
.V.ANAI1HK.
Grand Opening of Season of 1896-97.
5
NIGHTS commencing Wednesday , SEPT.
15V TUB
Angiiioiitcilsuul sti-ciiL'tlionod for this
lirubunliiitf tl o following ojiorus
Wednesday und
Thurnduy nighlH
1-VMav NlKhl anil
Sillimltiy Mutineo
? . - u'iH"nd ' Tar and Tartar
Sunday Jliitmuo A * * * cl * * * * - * * - KtI.
'LARGE CHORUS- ENLARGED ORCHESTRA ,
Cut'tnln will rlso tininoilltiloly after tlio put-ado passe the tlieatru.
Reduction ffi0 In Prices.
flOrI'lItST KI.OOU Hov ? eals , 1 1. ornlii'strn , ll.Mand Hi drotn clmlo , Sinn
Ovtfcout , rowi , 7.V , nml nearly liulf I lin flr.t lloor M'uty ut . JV/k
-Balcony &Kim'a 35c
25 and 15 Cents Gallery- mid 15 Cents ,
u liaiKulii Diiy Anillnee
Sunday Matinee | S ? ; ' .
Box office opens Tuesday , Sept , i , at 9 a , m ,
