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The morning call., 1892-11-13

sent story to Harper's Magazine The
editor asked for more and took all could
send. and from that time have supported
myself by my pen."
Miss Phelps was 20 when she wrote
Gates Ajar," that gave her worldwide and
lifelong fame. This book brought her
thousands of letters from those who had
lost husband or wife. lover or friend. They
were the outpnuring of bereayed parents.
Many asked the question whether Miss
PheipS was spirltualist or Sweden
borgiaD, or whether she wrote the book out
OF her Imagination. 1t is needless TO say
that Miss Phelps was never a spiritualist or
follower OF any other spiritual school but
that Of Christ. She wrote the "Gates
AJar" series Including "Beyand the Gatps''
and the Gates Between'), believing that
they represent what might be the truth, and
the testimony OF thousands OF readers shows
that her personal speculations on the sub
1eeI OF heaven III the hopes of many hearts.
The success OF the "Gates Ajar" was ma
turally an epoch in Miss Phelps literary
lie. Although none of her following buoks
nave had It's enormous sale, still she has
done what is more rare than sudden and
hrst success, she has sustained and Increased
her reputation.
In reality Miss Phelps is as much re-
former as an author. She began at IA TO
work Tor the factory girls of Andover.
Wnen, twenty years ago, she began to
come TO Gloucester. she threw herself, heart
o"u SoNis iubO tue y cause. MANY
IS the man she has saved from drunkard's
llte and grave, and when her strength fer
the personal work gave out. she created
Jack the Fisherman" the flower of her
temperance work.
Miss Phelps has brought out under the
imprint OF the house which has always pnb-
lshed her books many well-known vol
umes. She considers the "StOry OF Avis"
the best OF these. LOngfellow appreciated
ana admired this book and wrote her that
ne liked To keep II on his study table.
Up TO 1888 Miss Phelps spent her sum-
mers In East Gloucester and her winters
with her father in And0yer
On October 20, 1888, ia little double
elled square cottage by the sea, made
famous by the "Old Maids aud Burglars in
Paradise" Miss Phelps was married to
Herbert ID. Ward, the only son of DIR. VIII
liam Hayes Ward OF the New York Inde-
pendent Only ten OF the immediate fam
lies were invited to the ceremony. and
only about dozen more friends suspected
II. The experienced caterer, who was the
only outsider, Is said to have remarked:
"Ihats the prettiest wedding i ever saw"
Mr.. Ward Is seventeen years younger than
his distinguished wife. At the time of his
marriage lie was appointed professor of
Latin and Greek at Talladega College. He
released himself, satisfactorily 10 the trus-
tees, from his appointment, and he's since
adopted literary career.
Mrs. Wards marriage has not interfered
with the quality OF her work. Indeed some
think that. with the exception of Jack the
Fisherman. she has surpassed herself in
The Belle of st. Basil" and Fourteen TO
One"
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The amusement Of politics mmanded
more attention during the past week than
the mimic stage, and the principal theaters
were therefore more neglected than they
otherwise would have been. Last night,
for example, the ''eonsummatum est of
the political campaign. when the serred
ranks of jubiant Democrats paraded the
Illuminated streets. there were but few per-
sons who engaged themselves with tragedy,
comedy. opera or farce. Paraphrasing the
exclamation of the dazed Prince in ''The
Tempest" it might have been said, "The
theaters are empty and all the people are in
the outer air" Now. however, that the
hilarity of liberty is over. we may expect
our places of amusement TO resume their
ordinary channels
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One Way of Killing Snnkes.

They have caught on to a now method of
killing snakes down in Texas" said A. G..
Rogers, one of group of -tellers at the
Baclede. Some parts Of that State are SO
infested with chicken snakes that poultry
raising is practically impossible. The
chicken snake feeds on the young OF geese,
ducks. chickens, ETC., and has q special
fondness for eggs, which II usually swat
lows whole. The smart poultry raiser now
procures liberal supply OF porcelain nest
eggs for the special delectation OF these
prowlers and leaves them around where
they can easily find them. When chicken
snake relegates one of these porcelain nest
eggs to his interior economy his days Of use-
fulness are numbered. He cannot digest il
ana he pines away like young husband
who has inadvertently swallowed biscuit
built by his Vassar College wife. Rattlers
also have q great mouth for eggs, and IL
has been discovered that few of these Slip
perry parodies on the fruit Of the hen scat
tered around their haunts will exterminate
them egery time."
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A LIVE Game

In the novelty called Living Whist" to
be played at the Grand Opera-house on
Thursday November II, under the direction
OF the Women's Auxiliary of the Mission
Unitarian Church, and for the financial aid
OF that organization. the four players will
appear upon the stage. the cards, arranged
IN suits. following to slow music. Presently
the pack shuffles itself By dexterously or
dered confusion. is then cut, and, after re-
Yersing its ranks in obedience TO the cut, is
dealt TO the players, each hand occupying a
corner OF the space on the stage. In play
ing trick the cards are led into the center,
and there execute dance, varied according
TO the dignity Of kings and queens, the
ylvacity of jacks, or the cheerfulness of
lesser cards. Every trick has its own figure,
with music continually changing from
miouet TO waltz or quick-step. AS the tricks
are taken they range themselves near the
winners. The glory of the odd trick re-
mains with?
The list Of cards in the several hands will
be printed In the daily papers day or two
before the performance in order that whist
players may practice the problem. Every
thing has been arranged to produce the
most elegant and brilliant effects of cos
tune, of evolution and of card playinp
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Personal and Other Jotting..

Miss Amy Culbreth Of this city has COM
pleted a drama called Love Eternal, or
United in Death" which may probably
have premier on our local stage.
Sale Of reserved seats for Living Whist"
at the Grand Opera-bouse November IL. in
aid Of the Women's Auxiliary of the Mis-
sion Unitarian Church. will begin at Sher-
man, Clay 81 Co. s tomorrow morning at Q
O'Clock.
Incidents connected with a recent train
robbery In the southern part of this State
and the fruitless pursuit of the guilty par
ties NAV soon be presented to the public in a
compact dramatic form.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mobiles closed their engage
ment in this city last evening without max
ing much noise about it. Mobiles intends to
compensate himself by going duck-huBting
with j. IL. Love and several members of
the gun club hailing from this city. The
tour East will begin at Fresno on the 2Sth
inst.
Miss Marguerite Morrow win leave early
10 the week for Sacramento to appear as
the leading 'celloist at the chrysanthemum
fair.
On Tuesday evening, November I5, the
Philharmonic Society Of San Francisco.
Mr. Herman Brandt director, will give an
orchestral concert at the First Congrega-
tional Church, Oakland, under the patron
age OF the First Congregational Sunday
school orchestra. A rich programme has
been prepared for the occasion.
Mrs. Leslie Carter abandons miss Hell
yet" and will appear in David Belasco's
new play. Hearts of Maryland"
Sol Smith Russell has bought another
business block in his faYorite city, Mime
apois.
The Lyceum Players (amateurs) will do
The Private Secretary" at Irving Hall on
Thursday evening" November "a
The ninth ladies' social given by Golden
Gate Lodge No. 6, Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order of Elks. will take place on SUM-
day evening, November 20, at p Al. at the
Grand Opera-house. Miss Victory Bate
man will occupy the chair.
Miss Kathlynne Staunt0n Heron, who en-
barked on theatrical career In this city,
has been taken in charge by Mr.. and Mrs
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THE BABY AND THE FORTUNE.
Railroad Man in Spain Acts on ImpuIse q
and kepenta.


and kepents.
New York World
A curious lawsuit is engaging the atten-
ton Of Eciia. Spain. The object in dispute
is sum of $500 pesetas and baby. Some
time ago stranger, with half-mask on his
face, went to the railroad station-master
and handed him a sealed letter and heavy
box. saying he had been commissioned TO
hand over costly present. There being a
train in the depot waiting to be dispatched.
the staiiOn-master had the box and letter
put down, and went to attend to his busi-
ness. On returning to his Office he opened
the letter. which said that a good friend,
who did not wish his name divulged, was
sending TO him and his good lady precious
giIt. opening the box, he looked into the
face of little baby.
i viii not have the brat" he cried out.
and soon had the whole force of servants of
the depot around him. A signalman ap-
preached and looked lovingly at the little
stranger.
"Wili You have it?" asked the station
master. Take il. I would not keep il
under any circumstances"
III you Will give it to me will take ii to
my wife" said the signalman.
lake III away" said the station m aster !;
90 not want to see it any longer"
When The signalman and his good-hearted
wile unuressed the baby to rlace Ii in
warm oed they found quantity of bank
notes rolled up under the clothing, which
when Counted were found to amount to a
quarter OF million of pesetas, to be ap-
pied, as the paper stated, to the education
Oh the child. When the station-master heard
OIL the Ind he came and demanded the child
TO be gwen back to him. But the signalman
refused. holding that 1t was given to him
without reservation. 1.-The siaton-master
question.
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Anson. John Browne and others who saw
the new diamond were greatly pleased with
III. and thought ii would tend to increase in
terest In the game The league magnates
have been furnished copies OF the diagram,
ana between now and November 10, when
the annual meeting will be held in this city,
VIII canvass the situation, and II they think
iavorably OF it will recommend it to the
National League for adoption.
The dotted lines in the diagram represent
the present diamond and the heavier black
lines present the new diamond, which in ap-
pearance approaches near the true diamond
form than what Is now designated as a dia-
mond, although really square. The new
diamond is an innovation in that it provides
for home base aud four additional bases
instead OF three as now. This extra base
would not. however. necessitaie an addi-
tlonal infielder unless il is desired to make
the game ten men and ten innings,
which Increase has been repeatedly sug-
gested Tor many years by excellent critics.
Under the new system four men could at
tend 10 the lnheld rs Dow-tbe first base
men and second basemen taking care OF
their usual bases, the shortstop becoming
third baseman, while the present third
baseman would be fourth baseman. A
glance at the diagram will show that the
new base lines would throw first and fourth
bases about ten feet farther out than the
present base lines, thus making a very
much larger area for fair balls, thereby in
creaslng the batting very considerably, be-
sides reducing the number of foul balls.
1t Will be observed that the distances
from second base 10 third base and from
third base to fourth base are each but
seventy feet. This would give the base.
runners better chance of stealing bases.
The catcher's throwing distance Is de-
creased from about 12S or 129 feet to 100 or
122 feet and he is in better position to
throw-the ball going diagonally across the
diamond and there being no obstacle such
as pitcher or umpire, In the way. But the
advantage would be still somewhat in favor
OF the runner. which Is better than with The
present dimensions, under which the ball,
IL properly handled, must inevitably and In
variably beat the fleetest runner IL the
pitcher does not give him too much start.
Increased base-runnng would not, however,
mean so many more runs as to make games
seem tedious and scores look bad, because
the distance from the plate to the first base
and from fourth base TO the late is still
ninety feet and the entire circuit thirty feet
more than the eAresent circuit. Thus. while
there would be more base-running on the
The morning call., 1892-11-13
edwin Bootb,s CondI,,or

a letter from New York to the Chicago
Times, dated October 26. says Most dis
tressng news comes from Lakewood, n. j.,
where Edwin Booth has been staying for
some time past. His health has been fail
ing for several years. and now the end is
believed to be near at hand. His condition
is said to be really preearious. and he is liY-
ing in virtual seclusion. With his death
will pass from among us the greatest tragic
actor of America in this generation, and a
modest. kindly gentleman Of noble and gen.
erous impulses, who has won the love and
retained the esteem of all who know him.
His career has been a remarkable one in
many ways. Ills advancement in his pro-
fession was rapid and brilliant, and for
more than thirty years he has easily re-
tained the pre-eminence which he gained in
his early youth. Edwin DoUth is not yet an
old man, as he was born near Baltimore.
Md November II 1872
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Metropolitan Temple. under the direction of
Richard a. Lucchesi. The programme is
quite a pretentous one, and boasts several
novelties for our music lovers, such as New
er6eer,s overture to 'Dinorah," a caprice
valse by Salnt-Saens. Massenet's ''Narcis-
sus cantata and l.. Salinas '.Stonelli e
!3aei. besides familiar numbers by
Lucchesi, Arthur Sullivan, Vieuxtemps and
Il. Meyer Helmnnd. This club now has a
membership of fifty. and of these
the following will appear as executants
at this second concert: Miss Amalie Wetzel,
Blanche Bates, Emma Swan. Emelie Her
man, Josephine Scott. Amy Booth, Mary Gior-
ganl. Lolita Musto Messrs. F. NJ. Coffin and
A. A. Solomon. Miss Blanche Bates is a
very promising pupil of the conductor. and
is said TO play Saint-Saens' Caprice Valse
artstically. Miss Lolita Music, gifted with
sweet mezzo-soprano organ, will sing
Count Lulgi Salinas composition. She is
pupil Of Mime. Emilia Tojetti. Mr.. J. T.
Coffin will sustain the principal part in Mas
senet's cantata. and Mr.. A. A. Solomon.
Sigmund Beel's pupil. will be the violin So
lOiSt,
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snort ilnes, the additional circuit distance,
anu a Ihe long distances between home and
nIst ana fourth and home, would operate
again excessive n-scoring.
It Is argued that the new diamond might
operate 10 tho extreme in batting, base-run-
i,ng ana run-scoring. The first-named OBJ
ening the ball to a greater extent and the
Seeonu ;s and third defects might be neutral
ao, aaeu py the greater opportunities afforded
SSaocners Sn Tor good throwing work and the
INCREASED length of the circuit of the bases.
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A FAMOUS AUTHOR.
Sketch of the Career of Elfzab,
stuart Phelps.

ei sketch of the Career of Elizabeth
stuart Phelps.
- st. Louis Republic
Gnzaoeth Stuart Phelps began to publish
q. Il. Her first story was printed in the
iouth Companion. In return for it she
received the paper for one year. This great
periouical pays her better now.
mere could be no more beautiful home in
nnien 10 bring up girl than Professor
neipS mansion in Andoyer. There she
was reared, spendthrift of outdoor exer-
use, proalgal of walks and skating, put self.
uentIng In personal luxury, economical in
c,o'hes and hnery and thrifty for the sake
Oh books and pleasures. She was early
lauehl the discipline of a New England
senoIars sen home. Both ends had to meet In
the meager salary,
vote herself to literature. she answered
. ,., nave never devoted myself To literature.
literary life devoted itself to me. Atl9I
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A Postponed "Pop."

Considering the important charity base
ball game. Harvard VS.. Yale. for the benefit
OF the Hahnemann Hospital, the Kings
Daughters and the Maria Kip Orphanage.
to take place on Saturday afternoon, No
Eember 10, at Central Park, Mr.. Sigmund
Beel has concluded 10 push forward the
popular concert mentioned for that date to
Saturday afternoon, the Goth. The Kreuizer
Sonata, the GODDARD trio and flute and
string trio, having received the largest num-
her of votes, they will make part of the pro-
gramme. Donald de V. Graham, who ap-
pears TO be in demand for ali the musical
events OF the season, will sing Beethoven's
Adelaide" and the Sonata in its entirety.
This will be the last pop" in 1892 The
season Will be continued next year, Janu-
arY Z, January q and FebruarY 4
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Ferdinand f Schuetz

"Opperettentenor," as he cards himself.
has made brilliant hit at the Tiyoli as
Lionel In Won FlotoW's Martha" Ii
would seem that in the operatic world Just
now talent is rising, while the rate OF COM
pensation is coming down. One. two and
three dollars have been charged in this
city, and not long ago eli her, for entertain
meDts far below the standard of those now
gwen at the 1iyolt under the management
81 the kreiIng Brothers. In Schuetz and
Annandale singers have been secured eff
Gent enough, with the talent already at
command, 10 form company able to cope
with all ordinary operate difficulties and to
secure the profitable support of the public.
Marina has proved such solid draw that
IL viii be CONTINUED all this week
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Concert by an Irish Pianist.

Mr.. P. w. darcy. a professor OF the
pianoforte. and who feels proud 10 connect
his nationality with his profession, will give
a grand concert at Dad Fellows Hall to-
morrow evening. November IA. assisted by
a number OF capable people. Mr.. darcy
arrived from Australia by the last steam
ship from that part of the world, and de-
sires to have hearing before he proceeds
to New York. where he proposes to publish
book on Irish poetry and music Nearly
all of our leading Irish citizens have taken
him by the hand, and the attendance AZ the
hall promises to be large and fashionable
The morning call., 1892-11-13
RosewaId,s Onera.

On Friday evening next, the 18th, at the
Grand Opera-house, Professor j. II. Rose
waid VIII, for the benefit of the Women's
Ekehange. produce his original comic opera,
Baroness Meta" We understand This
work has been seen before. in Baltimora
we believe. under different title. but sinca
that time the professor, with his customary
carefuiness and assiduity. has so revised
altered and rearranged both the book and
the score that it may, with truth, be called
a new work in all its parts. The story and
distribution have already been published in
the community. One of the characters in
the distribution. by the way. is called
Madge. Is she English or French? It's an
odd name tor French girl. and must have
been blown across the Channel.
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Irish Life and Manners.

THE Pink Dominos' has been duly
laughed over and enjoyed for a week at the
Stockwel. and gives place tomorrow even
ING TO "The Shaughraun" or the good
natured yagabond las it may be rendered in
the vernaculaT). perhaps one of the best
Irish comedies emanating from the brain
Of the late Dion Boucicsult A glance at
the cast will show that il is an excellent one,
and that particular point of interest will
be the personation of Conn by Mr.. Aubrey
Boucicault 1t is not many years since his
father was seen here in this exacting char
acter, for certainly the author of the play
m ade ii apparent by his stage manner that
he considered il required more acting talent
t1an any other of the dramatis persona
Now we will see how the son handles il.
THE CAST
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Drop a Nickel andsGe, I,ob,.

NeW fOrk Tribune.
The nickel In the slot princinle has heap
trled In the English railway carriages to give
the passengers electric light for reading.
Inc mechanism of the lamp is contained in
q small box. Dropping a penny and press
ing KNOB gives tiny but sufficient IL
Illumination for half Am hour and anathar
penny will keep the machine working for
anoiher half hour. This is an ingenious
contflyance. but English travellers wouId
probably be better pleased With the meth
ons ol Tue best American lines, which give
by Tor nothing. '9""
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HTasfer Cyril TrIAr

This infant phenomenon, who was found
out west by Edgar Strakosch, and is now
plloted by Sig. Don Diego de ViTo, is only
II years Of age, but seems vocal wonder.
de sang but once in New York. and then
Dir. Gerry stepped in and stopped him. on
the ground that compelling one of such
tender years to sing In public was cruelty
TO children" under the law. His managers
had to take to the road. and the boy is now
in great demand all over the country.
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Paddy WON'T Come.

j. II. Love of this city, PaderewskPs
agent, is In receipt Of cablegram from the
pianists man of business. cancelng all his
dates and pOstponng his appearance here
until next March. He does this by physi-
clans advice. The doctors consider il ab-
soluteiy necessary for him to take several
months needed rest, ana would not sane
tion the long trip from Hayre 10 California.
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FIVE BASES FOR FOUR.
"A Proposed Innovation I'm the National
Game Witch May Be Adopted.

Lovers OF the national game may be
treated to an innovation in baseball next
season. The old-time diamond with its his.
toric four bases Is apt TO disappear, and in
Its lace will be fye-cOrnered diamond.
which is explained in the accompanying
diagarm. The inventor of the scheme is
Cliff Is. Spencer Of Rolla. Mo-. devoted
lover OF the game. Spencer thought so we'll
OF bis plan that he submitted it to President
Hart OF the Chicago club. Hart, Captain
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a comedy. with song. by G.. Won Morer.
VIII be offered TO their patrons this evening
Sunday by Herr Hitzigrath's select COM
pany oil German PLAYERS. The German
drama is encouraged by very comfortable
patronage Just now.
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Challenges Attention

Challenges Attention.
among the musical events OF this week
VIII be the second Polyphonic Club concert
advertised for next Wednesday. the 10Th at
The morning call., 1892-11-13
GOSSIP FROM GOTHAM.
Some Features of the Chrys-
anthemum Show.
BACK FROM THE OLD WORLD.
Preparations for the Horse shCw-A Cali
fornian's Success on the
Stage.

Correspondence of THE MORNING CALI
The morning call., 1892-11-13
Latest Candidate for the Public Suffrage.

The election excitement did not materi-
ally affect the attendance at the Grove
street Theater. over which fact the young
managers seftly rub their hands and smile
complacently. as a sturdy little theatrical
venture the "Groye" has been a success
from the start, and bids fair to continue in
The same vein of good luck The improve
ments III the auditorium are being rapidly
pushed to completion. and then the house
VIII mold more people and take on closer
-i4fater-like appearance. Thousands of pat
T0ns waich The tourishing fortunes OF the
Grove street with undisguised satisfac-
ton, The Streets of New York" ran to
good business during the week. Mrs f. M
Bates, a lady we'll known in the dra-
matte profession, made her appearance
for the first time as Mrs Puffy,
ana was cordially received by the audience.
There were many old fremen present TO
watch the working of ''de ole masheen" in
the IRE scene. which, by the way, was ela-
b0rate In detail ana well done.
THE Wages of Sin" will be produced TO-
morrow evening, 14th. 1t is pretty well
known to our theater-goers and is con-
sldered by many spirited melodrama,
strong IN It's situations and thrilling in its
chmaxes. The entire company, including
Nh Z. j. Holden, will be in the cast. Mrs.
r. Nj. Bates is down for Mrs Jemima
Bloggs, character that she invests with
good deal OF quaint humor. Woman
Against Woman" will follow "The Wages
OF SIn"-a queer and net pleasant suit in
title "