Omaha daily bee., 1891-12-27

Brown and be cured, and during his absence,
DNes a gigantic brass plate on the door, in
wiling a consultation to "Dr. BilI.'' Tho
Browns have for neighbors, q Mir.
and Mrs. Horton. He is a couscrva-
tive, observation-disclosures" chief Of police,
while Mrs. Horton is a gay and giddy wo-
man OF the world. with a knowledge OF man
KIND In general. In one OF her wild moments
she sends for DIR. Brown, in order to fluid
whether he has the tendencies she has ob-
served in other men, aud particularly her
old friend, "Dr. Bur-. This is In order that
she may report to his wife, results. Brown,
however, transfers the letter to Mr.. George
Webster, who has been facinatcd by
the lady. Tho scheme MIR. Webster
decides upon Is to persoulfy DR.. Brown, and
SHOWS Mrs, Horton, while in disguise, that
mrs. brown Is far too trusting with her
husband. She induces the doctor O. to re
tire to her boudoir, which is unlighted' and
wait there. she then sends for his wife.
who promptly arrives, and is told where sue
NAV find her husband. who in the darkness
will mistake her for Mrs. Horton. a cum
on the head is the only sound that breaks
the silence. Mrs. Horton now locks her
room and places the key on the table In II
few moments DIR, Brown appears, and Mrs.
Horton recognizes her old fri nd, "Dr Bill'.
Finding out who he is, she iaints in mis-
arms to restore her, the doctor drops the
key down her back. This has the dcslr-
ed effect. She now tries to get
his wife away without his knowl-
~'hNt NV " W "hNANf 10 ~ ny o
The Pulse of New York" is booked for
the Farnam Street theater, beginning to
night and running all week. The play pos.
sesses a well-dctined and absorbing plot, and
typities vividly the characters in high ana
low life that find residence in Gotham, while
the author has intcrsperCed cuch act and
scene with appropriate and characteristic
comedy music. The scenic and sensational
effects are PROBABLY the most natural aud
artistic ever gotten up for a modern drama,
ana anyone at all familiar with New York
Will readily recognize them. The first act is
ablaze with surprises, romance, sChcming,
deception, comedy and unlocked for situa-
tons and Incidents, ana the actual represent
tation of II pile-driver, with the victim pushed
from the pilo beneath as the pouuerous
weight is descending, is Quo of the most
thrilling scenes possible to contemplate with
GOODNESS. In this act also is given an accur-
ate mechanical representation of the famous
Little Church Around the Corner, illuminated
n scene never before given on any stage. In
the second act several street scenes are given,
the plot working TO an exciting aud most en-
PERTAINING climax, which represents a section
OF the famous elevated road, with a lifelike
picture OF Cooper institute as q perspective.
To this spot, in mid air, the intended victims
are chased, and to save themselves from q
terrible death thcy grasp the ties and hang
beneath as two two trains of cars going in
opposite directions whiz past them overhead.
The scene is exceedingly thrilling.
Roland Reed has found a remarkable SOU
brette in Miss Edna Wallace who, relatively
speak ing. devides the honors with Mr.. Reed
and his brilliant leading lady, Miss Rush.
The development of this young lady is an
other proof that Mr.. Reed has u keen eye for
talent and knows how to bring the possessors
thereof To the front. The engagement of
Roland Reed at Boyd's new theater is for
four days, commencing Thursday evening
next. Thursday ana Saturday nights Mr..
Reed will present his new play, the Club
Friend, " and on New Years afternoon and
night and sunday night "Lend Me Your
Wife,
Manager Lawler of the Eden Musee la S
secured for the week commencing Mond ay.
%, the international Lii!ipu tan
conclave, including Jennie Quigley, pri ma
donna of the Lilliputian Opera com p any,
Admiral Dob, commedian; CommOdo re
Foote. Queenie Foote, Major Doyle, Captain
Liable, Annie Nelson, Jessie Swnrtwo Cd
and Corita Bcltonnine, miniature perfor m
who perform operas, comedies, sin &,
dance and act. None of the ABOVE mon
toned ladies and gentlemen stand over
twenty -four inches in height, or weigh more
than forty pounds. Ladies and children arc
20 attend the afternoon reception.