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The morning call., 1891-09-13

Now is the time, says correspondent to
the Philadelphia City Item, referring to the
opening of the season in New York. WHEN
the omin0us call" is posted at the stage en-
trance and advertised in dramatic paper.
What scenes al q first rehearsal There are
warm kisses and embraces, cool stony
stares of soubrettes, ingenues, leading
ladies'. friends or rivals. There is tie sizing
up of the newcomers. There is hasty III
terehange OF vacation experiences. Already
the juvenile man eyes the satchel Of ihf
Soubrette. The old man critically surveys
the froek Of the leading lady. The come
dian curiOusly examines the build of the
adventures. There are laughs. gigglas,
hand hakes Then the stage manager lnoks
at his ws,teh-if it isn't at his uncle Stakes
his book and his seat on the darkened stage,
calls the jabbering groups TO order, and the
season il hPpun
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Mr.. George ". Lederer is here in a

Mr.. George ". Lederer is here in advance
Of Charles Dickson, and the comedy COM
pany who propose to produce at the Bush
Street next week Mrs. Romualdo Pacheco' 5
new comedy, Incog," that recently made
such a hit in St. Louis fashionable society,
Of which the authoress is one of the leaders .
is on the tip-toe of expectation in regard to
this play, and already Manager Got tlob has
received applications from no less than ak
Siffereut sources for the accommodation of
P.rge thpater parties. The comedy abonnds
in bright, crisp text, and is full OF we'll
drawn pictures Of the habits and manners
OF the times. Ellen Burg. the leading lady
OF the company, was formerly in the same
capacity at Amberg's German Theater in
New York and created the parts which Ada
Rehan PLAYED alterwaTd in English at DAILY S
Theater. Twice during tie continuance OF
tile fortnightly run of the new comedy its
performance will be varied by a curtain
raiser from the GeTlnans
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As accessories to the plot racing incidents
aud sketches Of Irish character will be in
tfoGuced. The ruins OF Ballyveeny Castle is
q picturesque scene, and very effective
representation will be given OF the steeple-
chase course near WestPoTt. The young
squire bodily rides the winner on TIVE stage
itne horse being the celebrated runner
Jock0, from Porter Ashes Maltese Villa
stabies), AMI an exciting scene follows when
he relHounts 20 ride 10 the BarUners
rescue. The DeyiPs Bridge will be found
10 6e a remarkable scenic effect. Amid its
picturesque surroundings the murder OF The
B4ronet IS carried out in realistic fashion.
Tie car Is driven right on to the edge, and
the assassin fires the fatal shot from behind
a bush. The Baronet, though mortaliy
wounded, jumps from the vehicle, and fires
a shot at the fleeing murderer. The con-
ncludug scene Is pretty and effective, repre-
venting the village church III the center of
the churchyard, with hamlet beyond. The
time chosen is that for evening service, with
the dim religious light" stealing from the
staiued-giass windows. The effect is
sOlemnly grand.
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Says the New York correspondent OF the
Chicago Times, September 9TH Realism re-
ceived seven blows at one of our most fash
ionable theaters, the Lyceum, this week
one blow for every performance OF new play.
The most important scene dramatically. and
the most pretentious one pictorially, repre-
sented a grand hallway and staircase in a
British Dukes residence on the evening OF
ball. The arriving guests were an
nounced by sententi0us funky, and In
every way careful effort was made to
closely initiate real occasion of the kind.
And it was done successfully, too, as
judged by any well-iDformed observer.
Nevertheless, the spectators laughed at IT,
and it suffered terribly from ridicule. Its
very truthfulness caused It's fiaScO.
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Keen-Mitted Keeno.

Theatrical managers are keen-witted in
utilizing any idea that will aid them in at
tracing patronage. A modification of the
Australian ballot system is used by Trage-
dian Thomas W. Keene to determine the
play or plays he will present in places
where his engagement does not last week.
Tickets containing the list of plays in his
repertoire are literally distributed in such
places week or ten days prior TO his visit,
and those who desire to vote on the question
90 SO by marking square at the end of the
name OF their fayorito play and then deDoS-
ting the ballot in box provided for the
purpose in public place. In Parkersburg,
w. Va, where Mr.. keene played recently,
the choice WAS The Merchant of Venice"
il having received 600 VOTES Of the 1lS7 cast
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W. C. WRIGHT,s CERTIFICATE.
His Widow Says He Disposed of 1t While
Insane.


Insane.
At the request of Tillie e. Wright, special
ADMINISTRATIVE OF the estate of w. c. Wright,
Judge Wallace yesterday issued an injunc-
ton temporarily prohibiting the Ancient
Order of United Workmen from paying
over to Thomas d. Wright and Philip Mon
roe the amount of a beneficiary certificate
for $4,000 issued in the name of the de-
ceased.
The petitioner says that in the certificate
as 1t was originally issued Wright was him
self named as beneficiary, and that he re-
manned such beneficiary until 1889, when he
named his brother Thomas. Ga May 9
1890, he again changed tho certificate and
made Philip Monroe the beneficiary, and
Monroe continued as beneficiary until w.
c. Wrights death,
The plaintiff married Wright in 1888. and
was never divorced from him. She is now
special administrative of his estate. and
AYERS that he made the changes OF benefl-
ciaTy while his mind was unsouad.
The morning call., 1891-09-13

The police now think that HON All Tam,
who was fatally shot on Thursday night,
was murdered by a young white rough. Ii
is known that gang of hood!ums created a
disturbance at the laundry several times,
and on one occasion one of them was Sc
verely beaten by the Chinese inmates of the
place; 1t Is now supposed the hoedluDs
shot Iarn through revenge for the beating.
The officers have been unable to track The
assassin. and MI the Chinese arrested on
suspicion were released from custody yester-
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a fouT-act romantic melOdrama by Bu-
chanan and Petit, of which The CALL has
already given an exhaustive synopsis, will
be produced at the Alcazar Theater t0-mor-
row evening. September 14th. The piece
Lad its premier at the Adelphi, London,
and was subsequently played at the Museum,
Boston, and through the Australian col
Onies. The Alcazir people secured it from
Messrs. Hayman and Frohman. Mr.. For
rest Seabury and Mr. j. A. Hamilton have
painted the different seeneS-Seabury by
permission Of Mc5srs. Hayman and Bowler
Hamilton Is the new artist specially en-
gaGed far the AleaZaT The first named has
- ted the ruins OF Ballyveeny" and The
Devils Bridge; the second. The Steepe-
chase" The O'Mara Home" and The
Chanel by the Sea"
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sothern,s Danghter.

A recent quiet marriage at ST. Georges
Church, Hanover square, London, made Eva
Sothern the bride of j. Lionel Smith, an
English country gentleman. This wedding,
says the New York Sun. possesses interest
Tor play-goers on Two continents, because
Miss Sothern is the daughter of the late
Edward A. Sotherl, the sister of Edward
A. Sothern OF this day, and an admirable
actress who now appears TO he lost from the
stage forever. Moreover, Miss SotherB, as
few people remember, is New Yorker by
birth. She was born here early in 1862, and
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rod agent and huneo-steerer rolled into one,
and as portrayed by the Infinitely witty
and magnetic Hibernian, John Kernell. the
character assumes flesh and blood reality
that is at once unique and irresistible.
THE COMPANY
Associated with Brother Kemall in the
presentation of The Hustler" is a re-
markably talented company of singers,
dancers, comedians and high-claSs special
lists. The list includes Barney Reynolds,
one of the very greatest Of German dialect
comedians, whose talent has a wider range
than That of any of his rivals. 1t embraces the
tender pathos and quaint humor of Jose
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Thrown or and Injured.

Charles LDuderback of 800 Hickory
avenue was thrown from a horse at the cor
ner of franklin and Fulton streets, yester-
day morning. and badly injured. At the
Receiving Hospital be was treated for ill.,
juries about the head. and it was supposed
that his skull was fractured.
The morning call., 1891-09-13
Benefit of the II. II. Society.

On Tuesday, September 22d, Tom Robert
sons well-known comedy. Caste" will be
performed at the Bijou Theater under the
immediate patronage of II. B. M. Consul
Denis Donohoe and Mrs. Donohoe and
many other gentlemen and ladies. The net
proceeds of the entertainment will be offered
to the British Benevolent Society. The fol-
lowing well-known amateurs participate:
The Marquiss de St Maar.. Miss Louise cosgro
Polly Eccles ......................M Miss Ashton
Esther Miss Ida Kruger
George d'ArJy.-. MIR. w. j. Lonergan
Captain Iiatree ...--..... BIZ. Brooks of Sheffield
sam Gerridge.. MI Oyrll Young
Eccles MIR. H. e. Hockey
The stage will be managed by Mr.. Leo
Cooper. The business management is in
the hands Of Captain w. B. Newson: or
chestra under the direction of MIR. II. j.
Stewart,
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Charged with Forgery.

John Brewer was arrested yesterday by
the United States Marshal for forging the
name Of j. w. Heilig to a postal money or
der from Allegheny, Pa. for $40. lie ad-
mits having Endorsed 1t with Heiiig's pane,
but claims he had his permission. Brewer
and Heilig are from PlacerviIle. and the al
legged forgery took place in July, 1890.
The morning call., 1891-09-13
Comedy Reiens.

AT the Baldwin comedy succeeds comedy.
3 week from Tomorrow Nat Goodwin will
give way TO Sol Smith Russell The meth
DDS Of these two comedians are entirely dis
similar. Goedwin's has in it something Of
tie rattle of witty auctiOReer such as one
might have heard at the evening book-sales
Of Cooley. Reese & Hill in the New YORK; of
long ago. Sol Smith Russell's quality is
playful and pathetic. All his smiles may be
said to be fringed with tears. Or, his quaint
hum0r may be illustrated in a way by the
last stanza in Longfellow's CLEAN Of Sun
slime,
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Hard on the Land o, Cakes.

60 don't like Scotland" is the verdict of
Edward Leslie. who has just returned from
tour of the various foreign theaters. 81
had an experience III Glasgow that sOured
me on the place. We took the Flying
Scotchman' from Glasgow TO Liverpool, and
just before starting my wife felt faint and
went into the Central Hotel there al the
depot to get her glass Of water explained
the situation to the man behind the counter,
but he curly refused, saying that they only
extended courtesies to such people as were
their guests. Why, In pay You for the
water said, growing ind ignant; but it had
no effect on tie boOr. You can register,
pay ten shiliings and be assigned TO ROOM
he remarked. After that you will be en-
titled 10 any privileges that any of our
patrons get, but not before How is that
fer Scotch humanity? i tell yOu il any body
else had made such a statement as l have
just uttered l would not have believed it.
But this actually happened to me only
about TWO weeks ago, and am sorry TO
have to say that it is true
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This memory brlghiens DER the past,
AS when tins sun concealed
Behind some cloud that near us hangs
Shines on guufp distant G-ld

In his new play, "A Peaceful Valley,
Russell is said to be fitted with part that
becomes him in every particular 1t IS by
Kidder, the same deft hand that constructed
a Poor Relation" and shows the ripe re-
suits of experience in writing for this quaint
comedian. The comedy achieved pro
nounced success wherever presented, and
cannot fail to be warmly welcomed by ali
who know Russell and appreciate mis- work
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Ranks Mt Wnfsnnrilla

Commissioner Gerberding has examined
into tie condition of the PajarO Valley
Bank and the Pajaro Savings and Loan So
ciety, both at Watsonvlle, ana rerorts their
resources and liabilities to be S157, 213 u
aud S100,4l5 IL respectively.
The morning call., 1891-09-13
A New Farce Comedy.

THE Hustler" a farce comedy that has
attained wide popularity and much inan-
cial success in the East during the past year,
will make its initial bow in this city, at the
New California Theater, next Monday
The morning call., 1891-09-13
A perinrer Released.

HON Toon was released from custody yes
terday by the Federal authorities. He was
held for perjury, but the statute Of limita-
ti0n5 barred his prosecution.
The morning call., 1891-09-13

Thomas Nolan. the proprietor OF lodg-
iug-house at Fresno, IS full brother OF
Timothy HOPKINS.
The morning call., 1891-09-13

Caracteristique, lie Regret" by him self,
and the "Otello' fantasia by Ernst. The
plano-playing of his sister, Miss Marguerite
0COnnell, was also heartily enjoyed. This
accomplished pianist rendered Chopn's BIB
Scnerzo in truly artistic fashion, and her
performance of prelude and fugue Of
Bach was rapturously encored. Miss Louise
Brock was The vocalist, and her singing gave
satisfaction. Miss Constance Jordan oc-
eompanied Mr.. O'Connell intends giving
= concert in San francisco in few weeks,
which is looked forward to with interest by
musIc-l0vers in the metropolis.
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night, The production enjoys the reputa-
tiOn of being an exceedingly bright, inter-
esting and diYerting performance, and
Colonel Harry Mann is confident that il
will strike the fancy of San Francisco
theater-gOers verv sQuarely in the center.
In The Hustler" author Rosen is said to
have pictured the typical American sehemer
with singular vivdness and much grotesqTe
humor The chief hustler" Con NcFad-
den, is sort of ward politician, lightning
The morning call., 1891-09-13
Realism Ridiculed.

went on the stage in her nineteenth year at
the London Crystal Palace, under the pro-
fessionai name of Stuart"
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"Les Manteaux Noir."
" Unser Doctor"

A four-act piece. with songs by Leon Pep
tow and l.. Hermann (music by Franz
RattD, Will be given by the German Com
pany at the Baldwin tonight, for the first
time In this CITY, with the following cast:
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music-lo lovers in the metropolis.
Sinbad, or the Maid of Balsora."
Among the most striking scenes OF this
magnificent spectacle, soon to be witnessed
at the Grand Opera House in this city, are
the pert of BalsOra at day break, the deck of
a smuggler's ship, the Roe in midocean, the
depths of the sea, q submarine scene show
ing the wrecked vessel lying beneath the
water, a tropical island, the frozen valley of
diamonds, Sinbad's palace of ivory and gold
and transformation scene entitled THE
Morning of Lille" which is said to excel
anything in the shape of scenic display ever
before presented on the American stage.
There is one grand ballet in the production
entitled "A Winter Carnival" in which the
entire corps de ballet of the company APP
pear. Besides this there is a wedding eaval-
eade and procession of nations, which is
said to be most imposing pageant. In the
piece itself the story of Sinbad the Sailor
as told in THE Arabian Nights" is adhered
to TO certain extent, but with the license
OF burleSQue many scenes and situations
which would be unreeognizable to the orig
inal Snbad if lie were on earth are intro
duced.
SOME OF THE CHARACTERS.
The prineipal comedy character is that
of Fresco, an idle apprentice, which is
PLAYED by Edwin Foy. Henry Norman is
seen as smugger captain. Arthur Dunn
introduces his diminutive personality into
the character of the Old Man OF the Sea,
and Dan Hart is seen as an old man (Nleolnl,
who sells his daughter, Sinbad's sweet
heart, to the smuggler. Louise Kissing is
said to be very attractive and daShing i'll
the character of Sinbad, and little Ida Mule
is seen to great advantage as Ninetta, the
maid of Basora. Fanny Beanie. in an cecil
trio comedy character, is grotesqnely hum
orous, and Topsy Nenn makes vivaciOns
smuggler's lieutenant Cupid is PLAYED by
frankie Raymond, and Annie Dacre and
Babette Rodney appear as apprentice
friends of Snbad. This magnificent pro-
ductiOn completed on September 18th the
longest consecutive run ever made by a
theatrical entertainment in Chicago, and
played to probably the largest receipts ever
taken in by a theater in that city during the
nariol
The morning call., 1891-09-13

Sunny S de Construction Company with j.
g. and |. n. Day, concrete work on Block
"A, Sunny Size, at SO 10 per cubic yard.
build on north line of O'Farrell street, 81 IS
feet west of Powell, $685.; bonds. $500 :;
E. n. Fritz and Ii. RUthsehild, sureties.
The advocate., 1891-12-23
The Kansas City Stock Yards

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location
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nd here and win continue md that they get all their STOCK
The advocate., 1891-12-23
The Great Maidstone Stud Nov in America.
AUSTIN & GRAY BROS,
EMPORIA KANSAS.
The Leading Western Importers Of
EMGLISH SHIRE, SUFFOLK PUNCH,
PERCHERON, YORKSHIRE COACH and
FRENCH COACH STALLIONS.

Americans lucky establish Joint business
breeding selection
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him. In
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tefo aalOgue
The advocate., 1891-12-23
KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS HORSE AND MULE MARKET.

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The Critic and record., 1891-05-11
PERSONAL.

DR., $. NJ. Angel of New Orleans, Louisiana,
il at the National.
Mr.. G. w Parker of Fort Defiance, Arizona,
Is at the ST. James.
The Boston Festival Orchestra are stop
ping at the National.
Mr. II. d. Chandler and wife OF san Fran
cisco, are M Wizards.
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio, and
General GrOner OF Virginia, are At the Ebbitt
Messrs. Z. NJ Danow OF Fargo and j. r.
Logan Of Grand Forks, n. d., are at Willard's.
Mr.. G. F. Gratwicke OF Exeter England and
NJ. B ;: Coleman oil Lexington, KY, are at
Wecker's
Mr. L. a. Smith OF Tuscaloosa, Ala, and Mr..
sam Jones OF Knoxville, Tenn, are at tue
Metropolitan.
Messrs. Robert r. symon and Hiram s.
MaXCm OF London, and b. L. Wood Of tue
Navy are at the Arlington.
Mr. Richard Sylvester Ir, chief clerk OF the
Police Department, left last night for Kansas
city, where he VIII pay yislt of two weeks
duration TO relatives. lie was accompanied
by his wife aud child, who will remain for sew
eral months
AetJopoiitaH-W. II. Wilkes and wife, Waco
Tex; William NJ Spilman, Virginia; Perry de
Leon Georgia; C. H. Pickard, Huntsville, Ala.
II. VI. Harris and wife. Chicago; ID. BetancOurt
Tampa Flai Andrew West, Atlanta, Ga,
NQH0adl--J. II. T.. Bownqm, New York; c.
+. Zone, PhiladelDhio; w. c. Spencer, Bostou
NJ Fellows, Clifton Park, N. y; William r.
stone, Albany n, \ - NJ, A, Drew, Lynn, Mass
50. Jdmes-F. T. Cljchton Cincinnati; Ri
cardo Sarenas ana L. Camaelio, phlladelphG;
L. o, KnOphc, New York; W @. Furhec, Nor.
folk; q. Il. Pride jacksonville, Fla; r. H.
Grey, Boston, Mass.
HtHardg-R, WOOdburn, Pittsburg, Pa; Mr.
ana MIS-. Frank Crandel and Miss Florence
Z. Crandall, Detroit, Mich; w. NJ, Eads, Los
Vegas, y. NJ; A. II. Potter and wife, Proyi.
dcnce, H. L.; Frank G. Taylor and Mr.. and Mrs
G. W. Scott, Philadelphia
iMgt0a-Willlam II. German and wife.
Chicago; George A. Eddy Leayenworth, KAN;
", B Franklin. New York; Or, John d,
Martin, Savannah, Cas- Il. w. Davenport.
South Bethlehem, Pa; II. NJ. Campbell and
wie' Detroit Mich; Warren n. Hin, BrooklYn.
Hdeka's-s, b. Newton, j. Il. Frost and o.
H. Marion, Boston.
KtJlt-Mrs. Young New York; II. Craw.
ford, ChicagOi G. ID, Iline, Youngstown, Ohio;
Dir. and MIs. Samuel Park, New London,
Conn; E, j James, Wilmington, Del; g. @.
Baldwin, Cleveland; }. Il, JOpling Marquette,
Mich,
Hotd J0kHSOR-James Nelson, ST. Louis: II e.,
Kemp, Brooklyn; M, n. Nowles and n Win
he, savannah, Cal II, y. Dewes and family,
Chicago.
The Critic and record., 1891-05-11
TIE CAPER OF MERCURY.
The Rapid Transit of Great Planet
Across the Disc of the Sun.

Ihe Rapid transit oil Great Planet
Across the Disc of the Sun.
The lovers of astronomical science wit
messed rare and beautiful phenomenon
last Saturday evening when the sun was
degree or two above the Virginia hills
across the Potomac. The phenomenon
in question was the transit of the planet
Mercury across the disc of the sun.
The whole force of the National OBJ
servatory was on the qui vive, and several
to allow a more exact view. The big
telescope in the ''round house" could not
be brought to bear on the sun owing to
the fact that Old Sol was so near down
under the horizon. Captain McNair,
superintendent of the station, was ably
assisted by Professors William Hardness,
John Il. Eastman, Edgar Frisbie and As
sistant Astronomers Hall and Paul, and
reliable observations were obtained.
While the transit of planet across the
sun often passes unnoticed by the masses,
yet il is most important event to the
practical astronomer, for it is by this me-
dunn that these scientific men are able to
determine the suns distance from the
earth. AS this distance is the astronom-
ical unit of measurement in terms of
which all other distances are expressed,
it can be seen how important it is to de-
termine it with accuracy.
The physical constitution of the planet
Mercury is not very well understood owing
to the difficulty of observing it so near the
sun. 1t is about one-niDeteenth as large
as the earth, but its density is one-fifth
greater