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THE COURIER. tf-V-? WET- &: THE THEATRES Ed A. Church and J. F. Lansing returned from New York and Chicago several days ago. They were east in the interest of the Lansing theatre, Mr. Church giving some incidental atten tion to the bookings for the Griffith Church company. It was still some what early when the gentlemen left New York, but most satisfactory prog ress in the way of securing attractions for the Lansing is reported. Some of the managers aro disposed to becautious in arranging tours for the coming season, the experiences of the season of '94-95 having been a more or lesi costly lesson. On the Rialto in New York western crop conditions are watched with almost as much interest as that felt by the Wall street speculat ors and bankers. The managers like to come west well enough, but the compan ies are compelled to make big jumps and are at a heavy expense generally; so that there mu6t be considerable patronage in the towns visited to make the income approximate to the outgo. However, the agricultural season is now sufficiently far advanced to allow of somo certainty in figuring on next year's business, and the conditions are generally so favorable as to hold out the promiseof a fairly bright theatrical season. It is no secret that the crop failures and general depression in the section west of Chicago, in the last two years, rendered it impossible for many companies that bad formerly played in this territory at a profit, to make expenses. Some companies played at a loss; and the many cancellations left tho theatres dark more than half the time. It is hoped that there will now be a repetition of tho season of three years ago, when nearly all the good companies took the road and made the Pacific coast, stopping in Lincoln, with very few exceptions. Both Lincoln theatres will have their formal opening early in September. Mr. Church's date book, which I was permitted to look over, is remarkably well filled for this time of the year. A complote annoucement of the season's attractions will not be made for some weeks et; but an idea of what the future holds in store may be formed from the small number of bookings I have singled out. There was much disappointment in the latter part of the , season now agono that "Trilby" did not make the projected western tour, neces itating a cancellation of the date at the Lansing. This time "Trilby" will surely come, and Mr. Church is assured that the company will be a strong one. A good performance of the dramitization of Du Maurie.-'s book will draw as well in Lincoln, i"Nj,ot better than any attraction that could be secured. Since Frank Daniels was last seen in Lincoln he has shelved "Little Puck" for comic opera, and in the "Princess Bonnie," by Willard Spenser, the author of "The Little lycoon," he made ouo of conspicuous successes of last leapt season. The "Princess Bonnie" will come to the Lansing. Eddie Foy will come again and present "Robinson Crusoe." When Joe Jefferson was last in Lincoln, several years ago he announced that he would never come this far west again. He has renounced this determination and will make one more farewell tour, probably appearing in Lincoln in "Rip Van Winkle" or in the double bill "Cricket on the Hearth" and "Lend Me Five Shillings." It will be remembered that Mr. Jefferson was not pleased at tho reception accorded him at Umahe on his last western trip, remarking that he would not under any circumstances play in that city again. I wonder if ho jwill give Omaha the go-by this time. The chances are that he will forget and forgive. It-must be four years now since that vociferous tragedian, Tom Keene, visited Lincoln and left in high dudgeon because, according to Mr. Church, of certain remarks in criticism in a daily newspaper, tho particulars of which have been discussed before and which I will not repeat for personal reasons. I hope Mr. Church will convey to Mr. Keene, in advance, the assurance of The Courier's most particular and dis tinguished consideration. Surely, every body will wait for Tom Keene. Robert Mantel, the handsome actor, known prominently for his perform-, ances of "Monbars" and "The Corsican" Brothers" is booked for appearance at the Lansing. Of course he will bo sup ported by the pretty Charlotte Behrens who figured in the Mantell divorce pro ceedings of a couple of years ago. "Mme. Sans-Jene" in English, will also be pre sented by the samo company that ap peared in New York last winter this on the authority of Mr. Church. Sol Smith Russell, who has a large and en thusiastic following in Lincoln, will come again. It is not known what play he will produce "Too Much Johnson," which ran all last season in New York, is booked, as is also "Pudd'n Head Wilson," the lra mitization of Twain's story published in the Century last year. Louis James who was seen at tho Lansing last winter with Frederick Warde, will star alone the coming seascn, and will again visit "Tho Fatal Card," a successful play, is booked for early presentation, and HoytVA Milk White Flag," together with other Hoyt attractions, will come. James O'Neill, who has not been in Lin coln since the season of 9-1-94, will come once more, and "1492" will make its second appearance. An adequate per formance "Wang" is promised, and Stuart Robson, last seen in Lincoln in "Two Dromios" will be in evidence on the Lansing Btage. Other attractions that will come aro "The Old Home stead," "DeWolf Hopper." "Charley's Aunt,' "Limited Mail," "War or Wealth," "Fantasma," etc. etc. Tho Lansing will play the Frohman and Litt and Davis companies. Within the last few weeks tho Lan sing has been thoroughly renovated, and patrons of tho house will find on the opening of tho house, a pleasing im provement. The hangings have all been taken down, cleaned and re-draped, and with tho addition of some new material, a much better effect is pro duced. In the foyer, where the cur tains were formerly 60 low as to be in the way, there is a new scheme of drapery, giving more freedom and tho effect is, if anything, more striking. The hangings in the boxes have been rearranged in an attractive manner, and every piece or carpet, drapery and up holstry of all descriptions has been cleaned and brightened up. The in terior is rendered particularly fresh and bright. An iron railing is to be placed in tho foyer making a division between tho entrance to the bolcony and tho en trance to the parquet and dress circle, and a number of other changes and im provements are contemplated. It was Mr. Church's intention when he left Lincoln a few weeks ago to add "Tho Merchant of Vecice" and "Richard III" to John Griffith's repertoire, and it was partly to make arrangements for the prod vet ion of these two plays that he went east. Upon consultation with men who have managed Mansfield and Keene and other actors who havo ap peared in there plays, he changed his views somewhat, and has now about abandoned the idea of having Mr. Griffith appear as Shylock and Jiicliard. He is considering "The Iron Chest," a stirring old time piece and the well known "Fool's Revonge" and at this time it ?ems probable that these two plays witu "Faust" will constitute the Griffith repertoire. Last season "Tho Bells," noted for its production by Henry' Irving, was occasionally pro duced by the Grifiith-Church company with considerable success, and it may be made use of the coming season. These details will not be completed until later in the season when Mr. Grif fith and other members of the company all of whom will be new people come on. Mr. Church has nearly all of the company engaged, being able to make very satisfactory selections while in New York. Miss Nadine Winston will be the Marguerite in "Faust". She was leading lady in the Wilbur Dra matic company for four years, and was lately a member of Daniel Frohman's company. Miss Carrie Strong will tako the part of Martha. Miss Strong has ployed numerous engagements with the Frohmans and was last year with the "Lost Paradise" company. Valentine will be played by a competent actor Thayer, by name. The Faust has not been selected as yet. Mr. Church nego ciated with Frederick Paulding, who will be remembered in Lincoln for his appearance in "The Power of the Press" and more recently with Maida Cragen in "A Duel of Hearts" and other plays. But Mr. Paulding has now contracted for the coming season, and the chice is between two other well known actors. This company will open in Lincoln September 10, going thence to Omaha for an engagement at Boyd's and from there starting for a tour that will extend throughout the season. The wife of Sir Henry Irving, who lives in seclusion in London and who shares the actor's title if not his society, is described as "taller than Ellen Terry, and more slender than Terry's daughter.' Henry E'. Dixey will star next season in "Tho Gentle Savage" by Nym Crinkle. Sol Smith Russell and Nat Goodwin aro having Augustus Thomas write plays for them. Gladys Wallis, the bright young ingenuo formerly with W. II. Crane, will commence her starring tour in Chicago next month. Miss Wallis will E resent "Fanchon the Cricket," revised y Clay M. Greene. She will bo supported by Frederick Paulding. You'll never realize what "real good bread" is until you have made it of "Shogo" Hour. AN ORDINANCE granting permission to the Nebraska Telephone Company to construct and maintain a stairway in the alley between "N" and "O" streets, which adjoins the building said company is now erecting. Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Lincoln, Nebras ka. Section I. Tho Nebraska Telephone Company is hereby granted permission to construct and maintain an iron stair way which shall be attached on the alley side to tho building now being erected by said company on tho alley at 13th street between '"N" and "O" streets in said City. Said stairway to be used as an entrance to the second story of said building. Said stairway not to oc cupy in width more than 3. feet of said alley. Section 1. This ordinance shall tako effect and be in force from and after its passage, approval and publication ac cording to law. Introduced by Councilman Win. Lawlor. Passed, July 13, 1S95. Approved July 17, 1895. F. A. Graham, Mayor. Attest: J. W. Bowex, City Clerk. BURR & BURR. Att'ys at law. NOTICE. In the District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska. Alexander Lederer, et al vs Sarah A. Latta, et al. The President and Directors of the Insurance Company of North America, defendants; will take notice that on the 27th day of June 1895, Alexander Led erer and Moses Stiauss, partners doing busines as Lederer it Strauss, plaintiffs herein, filed their petition in the Dis trict Court of Lancaster county, Ne braska, against said defendants, the object and prayer of which are to fore close a certain mortgage executed by the defendants, Sarah A . and William S. Latta to the defendant, the Clark & Leonard Investment Company upon lots nine 9 and ten 10 in block eighty eight 88, in the city of Lincoln, Nebras ka, to secure the payment of one prom issory note or bond in the sum of S6.50J; dated July 10, 1888, and due and pay able in five years rrom date thereof which note or bond after dnte and be, fore maturity thereof was sold and en dorsed by the defendant the Clark & Leonard Investment Company to these plaintiffs and the mortgage securing the same assigned to them, and these plaintiffs afterwards and on or about the 1st day of July 1893, agreed to ex tend time of payment of said Iond or note for a period of two years from date thereof upon the fulfillment of certain conditions but which conditions have been broken and forfeited and by reason thereof the whole sum of 8G.500, and in terest from January 1st 1895, at eight per cent per annum is now due and pay able upon said note or bond and mort gage. The plaintiffs herein pray that said premises may be decreed to" be sold to satisfy the amount due thereon and that the defendants and each of them be forclosed of all right, title and equity of redemption in and to said premises and forgeneral relief. You are required to answer 6aid peti tion on or before the 5th day of August 1895. Bcrr fc Burr, Attorneys for the Plaintiffs. Infy 27. Watch for tho name LINCOLN ICE CO. They havo no pond ice. 1010 O street COUNTY COURT. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. First Publication July 12. In tho county court within and for Lancaster, county, Nebraska, May term lb95, in tho matter of tho esUto of Austio Lowry deceused. To the creditors of said estate: You are hereby notified, that I will sit at tho county court room in Lincoln, in said county, on the 15 day of November 1895, and again on the 15 day otFcbruary 1895, to examine all claims against said estate, with n view to their adjustment and allowance. Tho time limited for tho presentation of claims against said estato is six months from the llthdayof AugustA.D.1895,and the time limited for payment of debts is one year from said 14th day cf Augustl895. .Notico of this proceeding is ordered published four consecutive weeks in The Courier, a weekly newspaper pub lished in this state. Witness my hand and tho seal of said county court, this 10th day of July 1895. I. W. LlNSINO July 27 County Judge. COUNTY COURT First publication July 20. MOTIlE TO CREDITORS. In county court within and for Lan caster county, Nebraska. July term 1893 in tho matter of the estate of George J. Blodgctt deceased. To the creditors of said estato: You aro hereby notified, that I wil. sit at tho county court room in Lincoln in said county, on the 15th day of November 1895, and again on tho 15th. day of February 139(5 to examine all claims against said estate, with a view to their adjustment and allowance. The time limited for tho presentation of claims against said estao is six months from tho 11th day of August A. D. 1S95, and the time limited for tho nayment of debts is one year from said 14th day of August 1895. Notico of this proceeding is ordered publish! d four consecutive weeks in The Courier a weekly newspaper published in this state. Witness my hand and tho seal of said county court, this lGth day of July 1895. I. W. Lansing seal County Judge. Aug. 10 C. C. Flansburg Browned Block SHERIFF SALE. First publication July 20. Notice is hereby given that by virtuo of an order of sale issued by the clerk of district court of the third judicial district of Nebraska within anil for Lancaster county Nebraska in an action wherein Mrs. I. Putnam is plaintiff, and Richard C. Outcait et al are defendants, I will at 10 o'clock A. M. on the 31st day of July A. D. 1895 at the east door of tho court house, in the city of Lincoln, Lancaster county, Nebraska, offer for sale at public auction the following described goods and chattels to-wit. Ono hundred shares of the stock of the Lincoln Gas company as evidenced by certificate numbered one hundred fourteen (114), each sharo being of tho face value of one hundred (6100) dollars. Given under my hand this ICth day of July A. D. 1895. Fred A. Miller. July 27. Sheriff. C. C. Flansburg Browueli Block SHERlrF SALE. First publication July 20 Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of an order of sale issued by tho clerk of tho district court of the third judicial district of Nebraska within and for Lancaster county, in an action wherein Mrs. I. Putnam is plaintiff and Charles W.Mosher et al are defendants. I will at 10 o'clock A. M., on the 31st day of July A. D. 1895, at the east door of the court house in the city of Lincoln, Lancaster cunty, Nebraskaoffer for sale at public auction the following described goods chattels to wit: Two hundred fifty (250) shares of tho stock of the Lincoln Gas Company as evidenced bvcertificate numbered thirty six (36X fifty six (5G). and forty-nine (49;, each being of the face value of one hundred dollars ($100). Given under my hand this ICth dav of Julv A. D. 1895. Fred A. Miller Sheriff. Julv27.
