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Advance notices are written with ad
jectives: splendid, unprecedented, mag
nilicont, unparalleled, stupendous, etc.
Thus it has come about that advunco
notices do not have tbo effect upon the
general public that they frequently
should bave. Blancho Walsh's udvnnco
notices Btated that sho whb a now Blur,
but evet since advanco agontB havo
adopted tho exclusive superlative, the
public bas required other testimony.
The critics who havo seen Mies Wulph
are adding the weight of their testimony
to her ability. She is indeed a star,
though not many havo seon her, which
does not signify to a star.
Miss Walfih is an actrcBS of great
power and devotion. Besides her spir
itual gifts she is beautiful and graceful
and her dresses (It well and hang well.
Her concepts are original, sometimes
daring They are always hers. As tho
play proceeds everybody in tho audionco
experiences the excitement of a dis
covery. Something new and wonderful
has come into being there before you
and the happiness of be ng among tho
first to witness the beginning of u bril
liant career is yours. Tho advanco no
tices bavo not overestimated tho now
star's talent. Jn very truth sho has
takon Miss Davenport's place, but that
place is not high enough for her.
In the torture scone in LaTosca when
she beat her small ineffectual fists and
twisted the handle that should havo
been iron, and fell upon it in deBpair,
Bernhardt herself in this sceno did no
better, nor turned moro quickly from
tortured loving to tigerish hate of tho
torturer. In a few years Miss WhIbIi
will play again perhaps in Lincoln but
then to a crowded house, because by
that time we shall bave beard of her
and it would not be comme il faut not to
be seen at her triumph. Yet she played
to many empty seats on Wednesday and
Thursday, but tho sweet artiBt did bur
beBt and sho shall surely bavo her re
ward. I can And but one fault in her: sho
wbb badly made up. Her cheeks were
too red and her eyeB too rigidly and
heavily penciled. She might study tbo
pleiu air school and tho treatment of
harsh outlines with a bath of atmos
phere. Mibb Walsh was supported by Arthur
Elliott and Melbourne McDowell and a
large and tine company. That Mr.
Elliott was not overshadowed by tho
tar, but made a distinct impression or
manliness and of being worthy of tho
love of so subtle and fine and womanly a
creature as La Tosca is no email tribute
to his ability.
Of all the many Irish character de
lineators whose natural born art touches
the innermost soul of every admirer of
humor and pathos Daniel Sully stuodB
supreme. "Uncle Bob," which will bo
presented at the Oliver Siturday, Feb
ruary 11, matinee and night, 13 a play of
home life, containing a story that ap
peals to thM better feelings of everyone,
a character painting true to naturo that
refreshes one's memory never to bo for
gotten and always cherished. Iho scones
are laid in New York city und vividly
present many startling scenic effects.
An irrisistible humorous voin provadoa
the entire play and as a special feature
many beautiful vocal and instrumental
selections will be given, notable among
thorn being a quartet and a chorus of
ten male and fomale voices. Special
ladies bargain day matinee 25 cents to
any seat in the houso. Evening prices
$1, 75c, 50c and 25c. SeatB now sale at
box office.
"Cameion" has a beautiful soprano
voice. Her singing denotes culture and
long study. She sings with much euso
and her tonoa are full and clear.
Mr. Ohus. A. Higgin's selections from
Sirsato n nd Wioninwski wore above
criticism; thoy were played by him with
ease and accuracy. Ho responded
twice to on cot oh.
Mr. Kerr Iiiih wonderful control of tho
piano-forte. II'h n ndition of the Four
tt'onth RtipFodywnsa great display of
technique, stjlo and bkill. Ho plays
with much ease and grace.
MisB Kerr King uuno in for a goodly
share of applause. Hesidos a rich deep
contralto voice she has a very pleasing
personality and a bountiful delivery. A
matinoo to-morrow will conclude tho
engagement. Judging from tho appro
ciation shown, tho remainder of on
gagoment will bo financially successful
Kansas Uity Journal.
The groat mimical attraction will ap
pear at tho Oliver Theatre, Monday
oveninir, Feb. I.'J, for one concert only.
Priws 75, 50,. '55 and 25 cents. SeatB on
sale Saturday morning at !) Bharp. Se
cure your seats early.
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IINDKK TUB ttlllKCTION OP
L. M. CRAWFORD AND F. I ZEHRUN6.
Corner Tliirtcntitli und 1.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11.
OITIMATE IRISH COMEDIAN
Stilly
And His Clever Associates in the Latest Comedy
Drama Success,
vitti. BOB
A play ol charming motive. A story interesting" to all.
Amusing- and instructive. A positive novelty. Matinee
price 25 cents. Evening prices, $1, 75c, 50 and 25c. Seats
on sale Friday.
William II. West takoB pleasure- in
stating that neither timi,capital or labor
will bo spared in pnsenting a minstrel
performance such iib was never boforo
attempted. In this enterprise tho very
best artists in tho minstrel, vaudeville
and extravaganza branches of tho pro
fession havo boon carefully selected,
which !onBist9 of a delightfully arranged
transformation UrBt part, beautiful
tableaux, symphonious choriiBDs and
vocal solos by tho most eminent soloiets
procurable, including tho premier Mr.
Richard J. Joso and bin pamous quartet.
Charles Kont, tho incomparable bari
tone; Ted Stewart, England's sweetest
tenor, specially engaged for this can
pnny; Joseph Gariand, tho well-known
basso-can tan to. and II. W. Frillman.tho
great basfo profundo. An orchestra of
Bixteon piecep, under tho diroction of
Robert L. Carmichaol, will furnish tho
accorapanimonts. Tho comoc'y depart
ment will bo headed by the groat Car
rolJohnBon This attraction comes to
the Oliver theatre Tuesday evening,
February U, for ono permanco only.
Prices 81, 75c, 50c and 25c. SeatB on
Balo Monday morning at 0 o'clock sharp.
Secure your Foats early.
Pe.sonallv Conducted Excur-
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ONE NIGHT ONLY
"Monday, Het. 1&
America's Great Soprano.
CAMERON
And her excellent company including- C. Herbert Kerr, Daisy
Kerr King", Charles Hig-gins and Inez De Costa.
This company has appeared in every principal city of the
United States and conies highly recommended by the press.
Prices 75c, 50c, 35c and 25c. Seats now on sale.
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On Mirrh Onlx-
The Mightiest Minstrel Effort of the 19th Century.
sions to
Loavo Chicago every Thursday via
Colo ado and Scenic Route to San
Francisco and Lob Angeles.
Southorn Route leaves Chicago every
Tufsday via Kansas City, Ft. Worth and
El Paso to Loe Angeles.
These Excursions Cars aro attached to
Fast Pas enger trainB and their popu
larity is ovidunco that wo offer tho beet.
Accompany those excursion and save
monoy for tho lowest rato ticl ots are
avniliihlo in thoso popular Pullman
Tourist cars.
For full deBcripfion of this sorvico and
tho bandits given its patrons, seo your
local ticket agent or address
JOHN SEBASTIAN. G. P. A.
Oh'-Hgo, III.
FRANK II. Harnes. G. P. A.,
llth and O Streota, Lincoln, Nebr.
Welkins (disgustodlj) I'd liko to
know what wo sent Pelton to Congress
or?
(Formerly of Primrose & West.)
BIG HINSTREL JUBILEE
Including- Carrol Johnson, R. J. Jose, Tom
Lewis, The Great Trovollo, and 50 Others.
Win. H. West's Latest and Greatest Spectacular Feature
Remember the Maine. Prices $1, 75c, 50c and 25c. Seats on
sale Monday,
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