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The morning call., 1893-07-16
Stage SuDerstitiOnS.

A Chicago paper insists that Louise Kissing.
who plays the chief feminine role in Hender-
sons ''Ali Baba," has good reason TO believe
in supernatural manifestations She had a
sister. Ida Kissing. clever and beautiful girl,
in Francis Wilson's company, who died "A few
years ago. Three days before her sisters death
Louise Kissing, WHO was in another city. was
sitting in her room at the hotel when three
rals came on The wall. She was q little bit
startled, but thought nothing of ii. The next
night after size retired there were three sharp
raps on the headboard of the bed. She was
frightened aud told several people about IT,
The next venng at 6 O'Clock she again heard
three distinct raps on the door OF her toOm
and AS she went TO open 1t voice, which she
recognized as lda'S called out. Louise"
Ida Kissing drd that very day at 6 O'Clock
the hour the last OF these strange rapplugs and
The human cry were heard 10y Louise in another
city. The matter was Kept quiet but Francis
Wilson heard 1t and he was so much excited
about Ida Ei>Sing's deaih and the warning her
sister received of il that he cut out the par she
was 70 have played In 1.-The Merry Monarch"
which was hen in rehearsal prior 10 lis pro-
ductioD and the costume hat had been made
for her was never worn by any one. These are
facts, the paper adds, that can be substantial ed.
Sol Smith Russell has singular preference
for Friday aud the number thirteen. His most
successful play, from monetary standpoint,
"A Poor Relation" came OUT on Il Friday. and
its author, Mr. kidder, nearly had a fiji on that
account. He fought against Friday till the vary
last, and it was only after the play mad made a
big hit that he stopped grumbling about it.
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Among the applications for privileges and
concessions at the Mdwinter Fair proposed TO
he held in Golden Gate Park about January,
1894 are one or two from foreign musicians.
These will. no doubt, receive all the considera-
tion by the fair committee they deserve in cCm-
mon with the rest The object of the fair is a
general Sne, but the duty OF the managers is
also TO give ample opportunity TO those among
us who profess skill in the artS-muSic eS-
pecIally-to show the progress made on this
coast so that fair comparison may be Instituted
between local and foreign artists, leaders and
the bands they have assembled. John
Philip SouSa Is an applicant TO the fair
committee He was here with the United
States Marine band more than a year
ago and appeared at tbe Grand Opera house.
The musicians under his baton were RESPONSE
bic performers, but there were no features in
the general execution superior 10 that of the
orchestral and military bands assembled for
special occasions by our local leaders-such
men, for example. as Adolph Bauer, Charles II.
Casassa, August Hinricbs, and others who
might be named. Art, OF course, is as wide as
the civilized world and as free as the air.
There is no desire 10 bar out any foreign talent
in the way of music that might desire to grace
the Golden Gate Exposition Such a course
would be absurd. But il remains with the fair
committee, in its decisions the subject OF
the music arrangements to deal so 1udiciouSly
that. all things being equal, our local musicians
shall have the place they deserve before the
puhlic
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.SOntap and Evans.

"1he Train WreckerS," a realistic dramatic
story OF rapine and murder. built aro und the
exploits of Christopher Evans and the late
John Sontag. will be produced at the Grove
street The6ter tomorrow evening. AS has
been before mentioned, Manag' HaSwel of
this theaIer recently made a trip TO The scene
OF the finishing up of the bandits and pro-
cured several momenloS of The affair, the
sheltering hut, the bloody shirt, and even the
straw in which Sonrag sought tiimsy protection
from the rife bullets of the posse These
articles and other material will be a~ailed of 10
the audience may readily imagine the fight, the
pursuit and capture OF the brigands to follow
each other before their eyes as in actual life.
Mr.. aldron, an experienced actor. lately con
necred with the National, will have an i'm
pOItant part in the cast OF the new production.
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based their calculations on the fact that count
less thrOngs of foreigners would surely visit the
Worlds Fair, and would inevitably stop over
in New York for few Gays. This apparently
logical reasoning deceived hOtelkeepers as
well as managers and it was with the special
intention of entertaining hese foreign visitors
that enormous neay hotels like the New Neither
land were erected this spring. But thus FAR
d. both the hotel men and the managers have Deen
bitterly disappointed, for the expected legions
either have not arrived or else have slipped
through the city under The cover of darkness
without sleeping in a hotel or going TO any
place of amusement.
1t is safe to say that the foreigners have not
thus far proved nearly as beneficial 10 the
theaters as were those gOOdy people who came
here year ago and from whom nothing was
expected. There were 10000 of those worthy
folks here then, and the very first one who ar
rived inquired of The hotel clerk before The Ink
was dry on his name, BE them Lydia Th0mD.
son gals a-shoWin III taoun ter-night?
From that moment until the last parry or
delegates tore themselves nom the dazzling
whirl of urban gayety the celluloid badges
were very much in evidence at several places
of amusement and a great many managers
wish their wearers were here now in place OF
The phantom foreigners for whom such elaDO-
rate preparations were made. In view OF these
preparations il Is sad to contemplate The awful
stagnation of New York'S anu semenI business.
Last night three playh0uSeS closed their doors
and by the end Of this week more Will have FOL
lowed suit.
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Another Audran ODera.

Indiana" which has already made marked
success in France and England. and also
throughout the Eastern States, where 1t was
presented by Colonel John A. McCauIPs COM
pany, will be the feature this week at
the Tivoli. commencing tomorrow evening.
The music Is IN a different vein from that
of "La Mascotte" and "Oivete" by the
same author. 1t partakes more of the late
German school, and aDounds in waltz. polka
and march numbers. all delightfully."- meo-
die and catchy. which 10 turn soothe the
mind OF the listeners or rouse
them 10 enthusiasm. In a preliminary notice
of the intended production these numbers have
been referred to by their title. The "aubade"
$50 called 10 distinguish 1t as music at a
morning concert given 10 the open air, clark
be delightful piece of work, and Bauer,
the leader, is determined that full justice Will
be done it. The rehearsal Is very close. The
cast will include the full strength OF the Tivoli
company, with an augmented chorus and
orchestra. New and appropriate scenery
has been painted for the occasion. and
those worn during the William and
Mary epoch in English history = 1883 to
1701. The sisters Grifiths will introduce a
rustic dance in the second act. and Ferris
Hartman l. down for song written especially
Tor him. This production will also give occa.
sion for the first appearance at this mouse OF
Miss CART Roma of Oakland, who is credited
WIFE ilcn soprano voice.
THE STORY OF "INDIANA."
Indiana Greyfaunt an American heiress, has
been betrothed TO one Philip Jervaulf, Jacob
lie leader whom she mas never seen. Early in
100 she leaves America, with her companion,
Annetta, and sails 10 England. At Sou hamp-
ton they make up tier minds TO disguise
themselves as cavaliers that they may
learn to know this Philip Jervault, his worth
and manners. Hearing he has been involved in
sever al plots. pursued, and fl d to the country
place in Sussex OF his friend Lord Dayrell
who introduces him as his new steward they
,tt1af IN IN, fh.a.
and Aunetta arrive near the place The wedding
of Matt-o the-mil and Man. the village beauty
has taken place, and strange to say, the lease
of the mill has run out and must be renewed
this day. Lord DaYrell, whose reputation as
a liOerIine is well Known among the peasants
desires Nan to come 10 The hall to ask for
the renewal but Matt objec s and describes her
to Lord Dayrell as full of ugllness and intirmi-
ties but he desires 10 see her all the same In
diana, desiring 10 see how her relatives and
friends act at the hall, volunteers 10 go to the
hall as Nan. But Matt objects TO supposed
man assuming his wife's place, but his objec.
aons are overruled and Indiana goes In Mans
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Pauline JOran.

Late letters from London mention that this
young lady, one OF the Joran sisters, well known
in this city as pupils of Professor Charles
Gotfl lie, Is advancing rapidly in her profession.
After an interview with Sir Augustus Harris,
the principal London managers. and test Of her
musical ability on the Stage of the Theater
Royal, Drury Lane, with that mastery musi-
clan, Signor Bevignant. accompanying on the
piano. Miss 10 an was engaged bv Harris and
is now playing Beppe in ''L'Amco Fritz" at
the same theater. In the role she Is required
to sing. well as play the violin.
The new member of the cast, Miss ,Joran,"
wri IS the critic Of the Daily Ielrgra on June
20. "being SINGER and vIolinSt in one, was spe-
clally well equipped for the part of Beppe.
Having gown quite familiar with her task
during the tour of he Carl Rosa Company, she
discharged it admirably IN both capacities"
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Not Such "Poor Devils"

Very few persons have any idea Of the earn
ings OF good orchestral musicians. They are
frequently spoken of as poor devils" and
looked upon with contempt by persons who
fancy they don't get enough TO eat. Well, the
New York Musical Courier has exploded such
theories by publishing the following little para
graph:
Frank Kneisel, who is one Of the greatest
concert-masters, or leaders OF vi0lins in the
world, has had years Of experience. which Is
The 1rst consideration. He Is not alone great
solo pc former. but is great leader and orches-
ira player as well. What Mr.. Kneisei earns In
one year would have kept poor, deaf old BeethO-
ven IN luxury for his HE. Aside from the actual
concertmeister. the orchestra must be equipped
with al least two equally as great sOl0isLs. fThe
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Sam'l of Posen's Rival.

The most interesting man on the programme
at Tony Pastors, according TO The Sun, is
Frank Bush who IS chiefly known as a Hebrew
impersonator and ought TO be seen Dy every
member OF the literary guild. Bush is not
only good impersonatOr OF Hebrew char
acter, but a master OF local dialects as WE'LL
He has made a careful study OF the dialects
that one may hear in New York, and If some
OF our celebrated ShOri-story writer's could be
induced 10 listen to him they would learn
something OF the great variety of race, habits
aud language which exists in what they
usually refer to as 1.-The great tnrObbiug east
side" 1t has been the custom with some
literary critics TO apply the name "Dickens of
America" 10 any writer who puts the words
dis" and "dat' into the mouth of one OF his
characters; bu II Is only necessary 10 listen
to Bush TO realize that there are as many
dialects spoken within half a mile OF Chatham
square as may be heard within any territory OF
similar size anywhere in the world.
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European Musical Items.

Translated from the Gazzetta Musicale of Milan.
Rubnsten's "Nero" and "The Maccabeus"
will be rep resented at the Opera III Berlin. 1t
is now twelve years since any work Of this
composer has been given in that theater.
The medical corps OF London has issued a
protest against the work imposed on child
prodigies. Frieda Simonsen. aged years. ap-
peared as pianist at st. James Hail. and Cyril
Tyler, young American, sang the Jewel
Song" from Faust" at Princes Hall.
concert Civ Il by the Liszt-Verein brought
the season TO a close in Leipsic.
Gennaro Fabozzi, a blind pianist from
Naples, appeared III concert in "falma' Win
immense success.
The lectures on "Falstaff'' by Verdi, given
by DR.. A. c. Mackenzie In London: were largely
attended. he was assisted by Mr.. bispham'
who sang different parts OF the score.
Elvra RepettO- TresOini, celebrated artist,
will sing in Lucia and "Puritant' at The
Fence in Venice.
A musical festival will be given at Worms
lasting two days. Three hundred artists have
been engaged to sing.
"Der Walkure" was given in Stockholm.
Sarasate gave concert in London. the pro-
gramme formed OF pieces by Saint Saens Ber-
tha MarA assisted as pianist.
EuSebl0 Lucas. director Of the concerts gwen
in Monte Carlo, died recently in Paris.
Felix Mottl appeared as director OF tne Or
chestra at the Opera in Munich at perform.
ance OF the Flying Dutchman."
u. Buonamici. pupil of List, mas Decn
very successful at a concert III London.
prince aud Cantor" by T. Mottl. was not
given IN Carlsruhe, owing TO the illness OF Nine.
Mottl. the wife of the composer. who was 10
sing the principal female role
The model OF the monument to the memory
Of Bizet has been placed before the commission
in Paris. 1t represents muse who holds In one
hand violin. and with the other places mowers
on the bust OF Bizet Ou the base "Carmen" is
represented.
The deacon OF Westminster Abbey In London
has ordered that ii medallion In memory OF
Jenny LIND be placed IN that sacred precinct
The Duke OF inburgh and other members OF
the royal family were the projectors OF the
honor 10 the singer.
The prize of 5000 marks for the best opera in
one act offered by the Duke of Saxe-CuDurS mas
been awarded 10 two composers instead of one.
Paul Umiauf OF Leps,c, libreltist and com oser
OF "Evanchla," and Joseph Forster OF vienna,
composer OF LA Rosadi POntevedra." Both
operas wi be given in Gotha next month.
Sir Arthur Sullivan will probably be selected
TO succeed Sir William Cusins as music reader
to the Queen Of England.
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A Wild West Show.

"The Arizona Wild West" .ef t Central
PARK last evening, and gave spirIl,d repre-
sentaIion of the wild sports OF the prairie
There was the grand entree by the entire COM
pany of scouts, cowboys. equestriennes, sharp
shooters and Indians. led by the rafting, reck-
less Arizona favorite. Tom Mills; lassong
bow and arrow practice by the Indians, horse
manshp, sun dance Of the plains. the attack
on the overland mall race between an Indian
and a horse, bronco riding, target practice by
mounted Indians, the pony express, steer tying,
steer riding by cowboys, chase for wife,
squaw race, concluding with picturesqu.
scene. death of the Lone Trapper." An extra
attraction is that OF Miss Lillian Smith, cham
ninn rifle shnt of tha world.
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The Cohen Benefit.

The benefit OF Meyer Cohen the young barry.
tone. at Metropolitan Hall next Thursday even
ing, promises 10 be right royal one. Cohen is
very we'll known in San Francisco, having sung
for years for charitable purposes and various
fraternal organizations. and his friends are
now anxious 10 bid him 'godspeed' on his ue-
parture for New YORK TO go on the stage per-
manently. The programme VIII be a good one,
participated in by John Jack and Annie
Firmin, Thomas c. Leary, Julius Kahn, Pro-
fessors L. Trouchet and H. Ansot in an assault
al arms. Miss Dorothy Rossmore. Miss Alice
Nelson. Mrs. Gussie Cohen Levy. Miss Minnie
HUFF J. w. MackenZie's Singing Society OF
sixty members and others. Seats are now on
sale al Kohler g. Chase's music-house.
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In the Throes of Composition.

Sir Arthur Sullivan has now set seriously to
work about the ongexpected new opera for the
Savoy. He has discarded the distraction OF the
London season for quiet place in the country,
where it will be matter of considerable diff
Guilty to find his address. The music was al
ready partly sketched at Monte Carlo, aud he
believes that in the course OF two months it can
be finished sufficiently 10 be placed in re-
hearsal. In all proba bility the work will not be
heard until October. The usual rumors are
current, some saving that The work is upon an
Egyptian and others upon an Indian subject.
1t will more likely. however be found that the
opera is a skit upon some of the day. POSSIBLY
SatirZing the humOrS of tile London music ha II.
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"l'Ve Seen 1t Before"

Just imagine yourself, says the Detroit Free
Press, settled III the theater ready for a full and
appreciaiive enjoyment of the play, the gre at
charm OF which lies in the fact that you have
never SEN il. The curtain rises on a beautiful
opening scene, when a voice on the back or
your necx-a female yoice--says in a loud,
harsh whisper:
'I've seen il before! l knew 1 had That
man is own father 10 that gIrl, but he doesn't
know II. There's dance in this scene, TOO
It's a jig"
The people on the stage are talking. but a
divided attention prevented you from hearing
something which is being loudly applauded.
''She wears a yellow satin dress in the sec
ond act" the voice al your back continues;
che turns out 10 be the villain of the play
There's real moon somewhere. That old
woman steals the girl. Pve seen it before.
Nothing but paste. And that lace is cheap
imitation. What's he scowlng at? Oh, I've
heard the song before. You're not missing
anything
That's her photograph-no l don't want
one. 1t isn't bit Ike ber-makes her look
about 6. She isn't any chicken. That's pow der
and paint. Her stage makeup. Wait til you
the third act. Her father rushes in and
there's sa-. Oh, what a draught! No, Pm not
losing anything, I'd rather talk. I've seen 1t
before"
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Frawley, who met with an accident lately, has
now quite recovered and is in condition for the
best stage work. MIR. l.. r. Stockwell has an
excellent character in Bangle, and George Os-
bourne in Jowler. The full cast is as follows:
Prof. Juan Bangle. Our L. r. stockwell
Judge Jos. Jowler. bachelors Geo. Osbourne
Edward Warning, his nephew. Tim FrawIey
DIR. Bruce, young bachelor. ...... Francis Powers
Michael Muldoon, man OF allwork. ...........
...-..-.... ....................-.Da David p Talbot
Snugg. Mrs. Clinton's butler. George Bosworth
Mrs. Eve Clinton, a widow. ......... Ethel Brandon
Bella, Mrs. MOuSer's niece ........ Katherine Grey
Mrs. Mouser, proprietress OF boarding & house
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mrs. f. NJ. Bates
Clara Courteney, Mrs. Clinton's poor cousin.
........................-..B Bertha FoltZ
Katie, the cook at Mrs Mouser's Minnie Ellsworth
"Our Bachelors will run for one week only,
and will be followed by the drama. "Roger la
Houte," produced by specill arrangement with
Mr.. Augustin DAILY. Clarence Holt will make
his first appearance as leading man In this pro-
ducLiOD.
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In One Step.

Great things sometimes hang on very slender
threads. If the favorite actress. Agnes Ethel.
had not spraned an ankle Miss Clara Morris
might have remained for years in obscurily. 1t
happened in Augusiin Days Theater. where
Miss Morris had just been entered on the roll OF
the company. Agnes Ethel was cast for the
part of Anne sylvester in "Man and Wife,
when the accident occurred, aud Daily was In
despair. He asked every woman IN his COM
pany TO lake Miss Ethers place, and
All refused, excepting tie young novice.
The single scene where Anne pleads with her
recreant lover, Geoffrey. astonshrd the audi
ence. The next day New York rang with
praises Of the new Cusnman from the West, and
Clara Morris had taken place at the head Of
her profession.
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4. ID. Frawley, or Tim. IS one of them and Miss
katliafine Grey aBotser. Stockwell. in facI, is
Improving his company from time To time with
TIE latest and best talent. and clever people in
the profession desire engagement at ihis thea
Ter on account Of the POPULARITY it has gained
since be enterrd on its management. The pOr-
trails OF Miss Grey aud Tim Erawley are given
herewith.
This young lady, whose family name is Best,
was born IN San Francisco and Is generally
We'll known and esteemed in private life
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HOur Bachelors. -

Comedy succeeds grim visaged war; at the
Stockwell tomorrow night and VIII open the
second season Of this popular playhouse. "our
Bachelors" is account ed mirth-nsprlng con
ceit and in order 10 work ii QUITO tn fullest
extent new people are engaged who have spe-
cial aptitude for the work assigned them, MIR.
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Dridal dress with Matt much to the enjoyment
or the assembled peasants. The second act
takes place in the receptiOu-hal of the Place,
where numerous further complications take
place, which mas Mats mind uneasy as to
the vile lie has left at home in the mill with a
supposed cavalier, whom he has overheard it
said is the Jacobte leader. LADY Prue also
shows him much attention, and he considers
himself as 4 peasant raised to the lot of peer
The last act is back again at the mill, thi
time III the tVing-r0Om. where poor Nan is
eagerly awaiting the return of her husband.
who was much set against MattS marriage,
has stirred mp the fires OF jealousy in the hearts
OF Duth Nan and Matt by telling The former
of MATHS f1iriations with Lady Prue and the
latter of Mans goings on with Annetta who
has put on MATHS best mil-r's suit At last
all is happily settled and all complications ex-
planned, aud four couples are made happy for
life.
THE DISTRIBUTION.
Indiana Greyfaunt. all American heiress ~
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Title Salinger
Nan, Matts bride. .,.::.......... Fanny Liddiard
Lady Prue. Lord DayrelPs sister. Grace Vernon
Lady Maude, her protege. ...... Carrie Roma
Annetta, Indianas companion. Marie Griffith
Madge. a country lass Irene Null
Aubrey Dayrell. Lord of 1.-The Place
George Olmt
Phllip Jervault. friend of Lord Dayrel fn-
volved in ,acoblte plots. Phil Branson
Sir Mulberry MULTI. Under Secretary of State.
Peter Mats old servant. Thomas Learv
Parker Lord Dayrell's lacSey.. 2 wilson
6he' 6ick village lads - FfanK GsIFfs Ridsaa,s HdrTis
E6sno E6G friends of SIT Mulberry Kayananl n1rpi
FirSt Keeper. er.....................H II. A. Barkalew
Second keeper William Straehan
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DaIy's Company and New Theater.

Kitty Cheatham has resigned from Augustin
Daly's company, OF which she has been mem.
ber for number of years. The London atmos-
phere doesn't suit the Americl n players. Miss
Cbeatham has received several offers from OF her
managers, but as yet has accepted none of
them. Days new tbeater in Leicester Square
was formally opened June 81. The first part
ing OF the curtain revealed the entire COMPANY
upon the stage, when Ada Rehan, stepping for
ward, reciIed poem written for the occasion
by Clement Scott. in which the two nations
were asked TO fraterniZe in the common and
neutral domain Of arr. In consOnapce with the
theme Of the poem the English standard was
flying AT one corner Of the tbeater and the
STARS and stripes at the Other, while
the colors of the two nations adorned the stand
of the leader Of the orchestra. AS Miss Renan
recited The last words of the poem the audience
rose, cheering and aDplauding, and all re-
manned standing while the company sang Hail
Columbia" and "God Save the Queen" Then
followed performance OF Tho Tanning of the
Shrew." at the conclusion of which Mr.. DAILY
made short address.
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q" No AVaiI.'

After Sol Smith Russell had read the first act
OF "A Poor Relation" he told Mr. kidder that it
was the best play he had ever had written for
him, and he begged that puns.fo which he play
wright has a we-EnOwn weakness should not
be introduced to mar il. Mr.. kiddef SAID he'd
Try to avoid punning. Mr. Russell credited him
with succeeding IN the endeav0r till after he
had played IN the piece six weeks, when he dis
covered that Noah Vale, the hero's name, was
an epIe0lOuS MN.
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trainer In a scientific way that would do no dis.
credit TO Corbett There are also the Milar
Brothers famous diorama. and the serpentine
enigma, Everette Sylvester. who is sufficiently
vermcular in his motions. and twists himself so
tortuOusly that he realizes the idea of u flexible
"Iou cannot tell whether he is going
in or coming out" The programme, after
many variety acts. will be finished by the Nc
Cree comedy dana, "Euchred."