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. -tVjBSaSSagS-BgeSSfflgBMBggfcaS-; THE COURIER 'T- B. 1H- A S3rl i3- -5. Stt. .- "S 3 f , 1 ifm 10 "To know, rather consists in opening out a way whence the imprisoned splen dor may escape, than in effecting en trance for a light supposed to be without." THEATRICAL). LITERARY NOTES. Naruon's Important Article. In an early issue of the Saturday Evening Post, Dr. Nanson, the eminent Arctic explorer, will describe the vari ous pole-seeking expeditions of the year. The importance of this paper lies in the author's comments, and his predictions as to the success of the different parties. Fourteen noted writers were sent by The Cosmopolitan Magazine to the Fan American exposition to study the most interesting features with a view to pre paring the most beautiful souvenir of any exposition ever made, from both a liter ary and an artistic standpoint. To "Mr. Dooley" was committed the case of the Midway. Judge Robert Grant went from Boston to give a bird's-eye view of the exposition in his own most delight ful style. Albert Shaw and Nicholas Murray. Butler studied the value of the exposition and its educational influence. Charles Y. Turner, to whom was com mitted the color scheme of the Fan American, explains the methods by which be has produced such marvelous results. Arthur Brisbane, in his own incompatable way, take the Incubator Baby and the Niagara Falls for his sub ject. Director General Buchanan con tributes a very interesting paper on the organization of the exposition. Profes sor Pupin, Colonel David Porter Heap, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Lavina Hart, Julian Hawthorne and John Brisbane Walker are among others who consider various phases of the exposition. Under the direction of the editors of The Cosmopolitan, 105 photographs were prepared showing every variety of architecture and every phase of life, cot neglecting the Midway, at the exposi tion. These are .engraved and printed in a style never surpassed even in The Cosmopolitan's high standard of art. At Chicago thousands of copies of the World's Fair number were sold at one dollar a copy after the edition the plates having been worn out began to be exhausted, and a few copies at the price of five dollars something that has never happened in the history of any other periodical since printing was in vented. The Cosmopolitan's Pan-American souvenir will be au even finer number than that of the Chicago Fair. To those who have visited the exposition it will recall vividly in days to come every feature they have seen, and those who are unable to go there will secure such a comprehensive view of its main at tractions as will be well worthy of pres ervation. It is doubtful it any book, selling at forty times the 'price of the magazine, will give any description of the fair which will approach in interest and artistic value the September Cosmopol itan. The Cosmopolitan already has the largest clientele of intelligent, thoughtful readers reached by any peri odical, daily, weekly or monthly, in the world, and it aims to enter a quarter of a million new homes this year. The edition of the Pan-American Ex position number is absolutely limited to 500,000 copies. THE OLIVER. The story of "The Night of the Fourth" which Mathews and Bulger, supported by the Broadhuest and Cur- rio all star company are to play at the Oliver Theatre on next Tuesday night, gives promise of a very laughable en tertainment. A retired Iceman stop ping at a summer hotel becomes in volved in several flirtations and a Fourth of July explosion. Four young ladies sue him for breach of promise and he sues the hotel company. His lawyer has him act crazy and he acts so well that he is landed in a private asylum, where, by an unexpected turn of affairs he iustals himself as warden and conducts the institution on new lines. Sherrie Mathews is the smooth young lawyer and Harry Bulger is the iceman. Mr. Chauncey Olcott, who comes to the Oliver Theatre next Thursday eve ning, is undoubtedly our foremost Irish actor. He is graceful in action, of very pleasing personality and possesses that peculiar magnetism which made Fritz Emmet and Scanlon so popular with the public. Mr. Olcott sings more Bweetly and more artistically than eith er and hiB long stage experience in drama and opera have made him well nigh perfect in bis art. In Garret O'- Magb, Mr. Olcott will eing in his de lightful tenor voice, five new songs of his own composing. Both star and play made a great hit in New York during his successful run of five months, and the original caet and scenery will be presented entire in this city. THE FUFKE. At the Funke Opera House Monday and Tuesday nights, will be presensed one of the strongest attractions of the season, viz. ''The Convict's Daughter," with William De Shettley in the lead ing part. His conception of the char acter is claimed to be clear, consistent and well suetained, his scenes of pas sion fierce in their fiery outbursts, and his display of pathos tender, loving and true. Braden and Co'e. new production of "For Hearth and Home," which comes to the Funke Opera House Friday and Saturday, with Saturday matinee, will be one of this season's biggest novelties in the list of sensational plays. The management has given the piece a scenic dress, which it ib promised will surpass anything ever carried on tour, A splendid acting company includes Meosrs. Frederick Roberts, William F. Powell, W. J. Sully, Herbert Dentou, Doane Borup, John Niemyer and Frank Harold; Misses Elma Gillette, Blanche Bojer, Adah C. Sherman and Amy Dale. It is probably no exaggeration to predict this will be one of the beet attractions of the season. The new Bishop of London, the Right Reverend F. W. Ingram, is a man of an original turn of mind and in Sympathy with all the'people of his diocese those of the East End as well as those of the West End. Mr. William Durbin. in an account of an interview with Bishop Ingram, printed in the September Mag azine Number of The Outlook, tells not a few anecdotes which illustrate the Bishop's readiness in dealing with all torts of people. (83 a year. The Out look Company, 287 Fourth avenue, New York. A Perfect Boy. ''I never heard of but one perfect boy," said Johnny, pensively, as he sat in the corner doing penance. "And who was that?" asked mamma. "Papa when he was little," was the answer. And silence reigned for the space of five minutes. Detroit Free Press. P. H. PIERS0N. (jFain, growsions and Stocks. J035 N St., Lincoln, and Hastings, Nebr. OLIVER THEATRE &&& r. ...r. . Corner Panu 13 thSts. Pu 6, Tuesday, September 17. Always the season's best laughing event Annual vis 1 0f those polite comic players, 1 C' flATHEWS &BULGER I In their latest and best laughing- sue- cess Nil I I FOUR In three explosions, by Geo. Ade, author of the books Artie, Fables in Slang-, etc., assisted by the cleverest contingent "of comedians ever seen together. Prices 25c 'to $1.00. Seats now on sale. Thursday, September 19. The Favorite Comedian "The Sweetest Singer 011 the Stage," MR. CHAUXCBY OLCOTT In his new comedy, GARRgTT O'MAGH By Augustus Pitov, Manager. Original scenery and effect-. five months in New York City. yj Prices 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. On sale Tuesday. Hear Olcott's new songs. THE FUNKE DUECTloV OK F. 0. ZEHRUNG AND 0. T. CRAWFORD Cor. O anU 12th Sts. Phone G0I Monday and Tuesday Nights. The most powerful Melodrama of the day, in five acts depict ing love and pathos, hate and passion, The Convict's Daughter. A Heart Story, pure in thought, action and language. A wonderful play. A strong cast embellished by the most beautiful and stirring scenic effects. SEE the escape on a moving freight train, the beautiful southern home; the unique character, Weary Willie; the hobo hero. Prices 15c to 50c. Now on sale. FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MATINEE, SEPTEMBER 20 1 1 Braden & Co. present the strong dramatic success, FOR HEARTH AND HOM It is a story of "AS YE SOW, SO SHALL YE REAP.' A strong dramatic company. Prices, 15c, 25c, 35c and 50c. Seat sale Wednesday,
