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The evening world., 1894-02-07
SHOPPING Bags

sensibie Shopping Rags, with
outaide pocket and pull ~,
strings ; Wellineton's price,
69c.. price ............ ait
Philadelphia Shopping Bags. with ~
outside pocket and pull-strings;A
welinston's price, ee~c......"..s skv.
The English Shopping Bas. with
outside pocket and pull-strings;
Wellington's price. ssc............ wv
Fine Grain : Leather Chateiaine
Wellngton's price. ssc........... svO
Weilington's Entire Stock
Of Fine Leather Satchels ara
Valises as follows:
Cowhide Leather. Alligator o..
Pattern Club Bags; Wei.
linston's price, &c., .
price. 80. 49,.
Grain Leather, fine quality: wel-
~lington's price. H.7s. our prics.. 80
The morning call., 1894-05-27

meDt is In negotiation for the purchase OF Madi-
son-square Garden, New York, intending TO
make of il branch postofnce.
Billy West, the minstrel, invited his family
physician TO 4 sumptuOus dinner The other day
in New York and The medico returned the
compliment by sending him bill for $50 Tor
the visit. West refuses 10 pay on The ground
that the demand IS unreasonaoe-S2o ior NIL
Ing doctor with wine and good food.
1t is reported that Tom Kari received $780,
600 from MesSTs. BaFnabee and Macdonald for
his interest in the Bo<tOnians.
Last Saturday in NV York before the maui
nee of "Sowing the Wind" Frank Tannehill Jr.
stepped Up TO Manager Charles Frohman and
asked him TO Oblige him with a coupe-ot seats.
claimed:
Frank, Pm giving you So"
81 know it," laughed Tannehill. "If I'd only
had cheek enough I'd have asked you for So"
Sadie Martinez Will, IL Is said be married 10
Max Figman soon as she can procure d.
vOrce from Fled Stinson. Julia Marow'S man.
ager. Recently at a sale of this actress effects
In New York two of the clerks lifted the huge
Dust of MartlnOt and carried IL across the
room. She flew at them In perfect fury
Don't you ever do that ag H." she cried
UNLESS you wear gloves you shan't touch my
bust"
Eddie Foy, late Dave Henderson's funny
man, and his manager are now "Oif the earth"
IN TACT. They are, or were. In md ocean on
board the Cunarder Campania, bound for
Europe. together with William II. Vanderbilt
notabes.
Annie Boyd has sailed for Ireland, her home
She Will return to tie United States in Sep
Temb TO marry Mr.. johnson, Il New York
Sol Smith Russell is an lnVeterate autograph
hunter. He has autographs and letters from
every celebrity OF the last twenty-five years.
His letters from Joe Jefferson. William D.
SalVini, Ada Rehan and countless other great
people are treasures indeed.
The morning call., 1894-05-27
HaIlen and Harris Harvest.

There has been favor Of OLD times about
the California TIeaIer Tor week. HaIlen and
Hart are the cause. They are giving TO local
theat gOeTs an honest bargain. Strange as IL
may sound this is not a common occurrence. 1t
- has become something Of a fashion for Eastern
theatrical managers 10 retrench expenses for
visiting the coast The logical result has been,
as rule, disappointment. Ii cannot be long
before these managers viii learn to their Sor-
row that tleatel-gOeT heIeabouts are knowing
and sensitive. There would not be so much
bowling about poor business on the Pacific
Slope If visiting entertainments had the quality
OF HaIen and hart show. They have made
friends and kept them by an ambitious and
honest poi cy. Look at he list Of accomplished
and established artists they have gathered
around them al the California Iheater. They
have had The VIII, too, 10 engage sterling spe-
cialIy people whose faces and methods are new
here.
Lydia Yeamans-Titus has more than justified
adj tie Superlatlye things that were said of Der
IN advance. She has been a SORT Of vaudeville
idol in New York and London for several years
and This is her hrst professional ape rance in
San francisco. She is worthy OF a serious
study by tie younger brood OF maiGens WHO
seek theatrical hOnors by the specially road.
Larry DOOley. although repUtably known in
the East, Is also newcomer with this party,
and minstrel who can entertain Iar beyond
the common Ken OF bldckface styOlleTs
Frank BecheI, the San Francisco barytOne,
who Is tayOrably known 10 every one at home,
confirmed the faith OF his admirers He has his
me voice luder tAceiIeut control, sings with
expression and carries himself with an unusual
and refreshing air Of modeSty. On MOnCay
night he was overwhelmed WITH flowers and
good wishes. a bright future is before Mr..
BelCher.
Edith Murray and Jennie Groyino, who also
mace their htSt bow before local audience,
present novel and graceful dance. which they
resent calling French, aud deserVCdly, for il
has all OF the agility and grace OF that much
abused dance without It's vugarity.
Mark Murphy the Irish comedian, appears
10 better ADVANTAGE flND ever and received
with an echOng Uproar by his hosts OF flleuds
IN san Francisco.
Carrie de Mar. Donald Harold, Frederick j.
Titus and Charles ketller were wildly pleasing
with the others and helped 10 round out au
evenings entertainment which for variety,
pungency and novelty IL would be hard TO eX-
Gel
succession of crowded houses testify that
there l. still left d fefYid liking for the best in
musical farce comedy. Tie engagement will
end next Saturday night.
The morning call., 1894-05-27
eeThe Merry War" Goes On.

Strauss faVorite military opera has been re-
ceiVed with such favor al the TiVOll and the de-
mand for seats is so great that though it was
only up for one week the management have
determined to continue il a second one. 1t is
conceded that this opera has never been pre-.
sented In such good shape, nor with better
cast scenery and costumes, Robert Dunbar,
Miss de la MotIa. Ferris Hartman. Phil Bran
son, Thomas G. LeaTy, Ed Torpi, Carrie God
frey, Title Salinger, Alice Nielsen, Irene Null
and Oracle Plaisted all appearing 10 great ad-
vantage IN the leading roles, and the aug
mented chorus ana orchestra all lend efficient
aid.
Next Thursday evening will be a gala night
at this house, Mrs. Ernestine kreling having
rendered the popular sOubrelte, Oracle PlalsTed.
a benefit. Miss Plairted will leave for the
Orient ON the next steamer for two months
vacation ordered ny her physician. The
Merry War" VIII be presented IN its entirety,
together with a specially olio, In which The
unree J's-McCarthy, Eppinger aud Holz-will
% breakneck song and dance and racing
sketch furnished by Ferris Hartman and par
E5eipated IN by John Humphreys, bookmaker;
EDDIE GTeaDey, gentleman Jockey; Thomas &.
LsaTy. AdOlph Bauer, George Il. lask and the
whole company VIII participate.
Adam IiZel Jr. and Harry Il. Smiths merry
24rcical opera. 1.-The Tar and Tartar" Will fol-
low. Ferris Hartman will be the Tar, Carrie
Godfrey The Tartar. Fannie LlddiaTd will re-
appear ss the Oriental dancing girl, Robert
Dunbar IS The BedOuin chief and Title Sain-
ger as ne professional Arabian beauty, PM
samson, Thomas O. LeaTy, Miro de IA Nj otta.
sfice Nielsen Edith WOOdthorpe and Minnie
ellsworth viii also have prominent parts The
loeTs VIII be staged and costumed in the best
The morning call., 1894-05-27
Paris Laughs.

Corbett has struck Paris. but lie did not hit
the French capital as tellngIy as he did Glenn
ent Scott and the London public. People who
have known the SavaIe are not supposed TO
take immediate interest in fstic body blows.
a Paris correspondent sums up the Corbett re-
ceptiOn in Paris In this way:
James CoTbett the worlds champion prize
lighter made his debut at the FOlies BeTgeres
this evening. The music hall was crowded.
tOrbett first showed how he trained by hitting
the 81 Nfed bag, an exhibition which made the
public laugh. Then be boxed three rounds
with Professor DahishOTn The Partisan public
are not very wei! VerSed In boxing, and m ore
interest was taken in the face blows than in
anything else. These made them laugh. To
sum up, Corbetps success with the general
public was but mediocre. but during the week
OF his engagement here he will be- sure to draw
the sporting world TO the Foies Bergeres.
COrbelt left Paris May 9 Tor Scotland tax.
ing GENTLEMAN Jack" TO Edinburgh aud other
large towns north of the Tweed. On the con-
ciuson OF his tour he will visit the English
provinces, and Will afeTwaTd return TO Amer
lea. Whether regarded as play or merely as
a medium for the display of COrbetrS boxing,
"Gentienan Jack" fell far short of the London
standard. Corbett declares that he and not the
author is TO blame for this ii am only be-
glnner IN acting" lie says ''and when we were
IeneafSlng The play II there was any scene
ola not feel capable of tackling / had il cut
bodily out, which Is rather harG on the author"
The morning call., 1894-05-27
What Walter Is Dnino-

To those IA miliar with the difficulties encOu1-
tered by San Francisco manager 10 his en-
deayoTs to provide patrons with a vaudeville
bill, we'll varied and bristIiDg with novelties
every week, the success of the Orpheum man
agement in this respect exctes both commen.
dalton and admiration.
There is no use in attempting TO disguise the
fact that San Francisco is so far removed from
the center of frst-class attractions manager
Is handicapped when negotiating with either
Eastern or EnrOreaD artists. There is at pres
ent no circuit on the Pacific Coast for firsl-class
vaudeville talent as outside OF this city there Is
no lown that can support management will.
ing TO pay the high salaries asked. The result
is misfortune for the enterpTIsng manager of
the Orpheum. who Is obliged TO pay Increased
salaries and railroad fares both ways to induce
The best talent TO come 10 the coast That he
Orpheum'S bills present so macy admirable
novelties weekly is ample proof OF the great
outlay of money and The efforts put forth 10
give patrons The very best proeurabe and
within reason. This week AerT Franz He'll
the noted fluegeihOrn sOlOisG, and Miss Villa
Layne, the champion soprano dramatlcO VIII
make their first appearance on the Orpheum
boards. Mrs. Shaw Will appear for her fare
well performances. and host Of new acts by
clever people are announced.
The morning call., 1894-05-27
The Coghlan-Beveridge Affair.

For some tine rumor has been busiy engaged
with Charles COghan, the actor, who, so 1t was
stated, seriously contemplated reconciliation
with bis first wife. Ii Is now reported that this
reconciliation has taken place, the actors sep
aratiOn from Miss kuehne Beveridge having
occurred some time ago, Mr.. COghan could not
be seen last evening, says the New York Her
aid Of MAY -, out his sister, Miss Rose Coghlan,
who Is playing an engagement at the Madi-
son-sQuare Ihedter. SAID that she did not
know, OF her own knowledge, that her
brother had returned 10 mis- first wife. II he
had done so he had not chosen 10 acuuaint her
OF The fact 1t was well known, however. she
said, that when he returned 10 this cIty from
depot ny he first Mrs. CORhlan ana her daugh-
ter Gertrude. The fact that The TWO have been
seen together number Of times probably gave
rise o The story That Charles had returned 10
his first vile. Since MIR. COghlan's return TO
The city he has been living very quietly
one reason being that his health has not been
'. ~ good, and al times he has been confined
TO his bed.
During his illness Gertrude, whom he has
always spoken OF as his daughter, was unre
milling IN her attentions to the actor. Il was
during THIS period that Gertrude, 10 is said
urged upon her father The desirability OF a
reconciliation with his first wife. Yielding TO
Ler wishes Mrs. COghlan was induced to call at
The house where be was confined and several
interviews were had upon the subject.
Just what Miss Beverage viii do In regard to
the matter remains 10 be seen. She has been
avenue. near Twenty-fouIth street, for the past
SIX weeks, where she has suite of rooms.
During This period, 1t Is said, Mr.. Coghlan has
not been TO see her. although she bears his
name and is known as his wife in The hotel.
called TO see Miss BeVeridge al the Ashland
last night, but was told by the clerk that she
had been out all cay aud hid not yet returned
Miss Gertrude COghlan is now a member OF
Miss Rose COghlan's company and will appear
this evening as Lady FOndlove in peg VOTING
ton" at The Madison Square
1t is stated that Miss Kuehue Beveridge con-
templates visit 10 Europe very shortly.
The morning call., 1894-05-27
The observation-disclosures.

Charles FrOhman, manager of the Empire The
alter, New York, has made an arrangement with
Edison 10 combine the kaleidoscope and The
photograph for the purpose of preserving the
auiCaI performances, and when Mr.. Frohman
sails for England he will have among his lug
gage a box with glass peep-slot in the top and
Photographic receivers attached. wherein he
may carry the complete third act of Sowing
The Wind" as Mr.. FrObmans stock company
presents 1t at the Empire Theater now.
He takes IL TO London 10 let sydney Grundy,
the author of Sowing the Wind" see how an
American stock company has Interpreted bis
very feeble drama. Mr.. Grumpy will fasten the
receivers on his ears, clap his eye 10 the peep
slot ana he Will see and hear Mr.. Miller, Miss
Allen and all The other Empire actors as they
move with stately and majestic movement
through the "duel" act of Sowing the " ind"
Every wOrd VIII be heard by The author as
distinctly as II he sat IN the trOnJ row OF Nh.
Palmer's theateT, and the action of the chaTac-
tiers VIII be as natural and smooth as II he were
looking at the human individuals instead of the
Photographic counterfeit presentments.
The idea Is Mr.. Frohman's. MIR. Edison Will
no doubt, simplify it, so that play in Paris, or
London or New York, may be seen and listened
TO IN any part OF the world in few weeks after
its initial production. Homes that can afford
it may then keep the best plays on tap on
their heaFths,
The morning call., 1894-05-27

Russell stayed in. Perugint1rased back, Bell
raised and before the draw considerable money
had accumulated in the pot. Perngtnl, VINO
was dealing, asked Miss Russell how manY
cards she would take. She besltated ana
thought she would take three. but she was not
certain but what she might take TWO and hnally
decided TO take one Perugni caught small
pair TO his jacks, Digby Bell did not better MS
haDd and what Miss Russell held was lnys-
Terry until later on. Perugni and Bell raised
each other backward and forward MISS
husSeH coming III in an absent-mndeu way
when prompted 10 by her Vigilant oppo-
nents until she asked IN an Innocent way
il TWO pairs OF the same cards ranked as
Tour or two pairs. They explained TO her
ihaC tney ranked as fOurS and were very
valuable, whereupon she proceeded 10 raise
the pets OF both Bell and Peruginl III manner
that leit most OF their salary in the pol ana
none IN their pockets. Its no use," SAID re,
ruglnl, III she hadn't asked that question ia
nave called her. But now / know she's got
Tour queens III lay my hand down"
IhdtS right" answered Bell. ''she's got us
Deat' DEAD sure. There goes mine. Nhal ala
you open IL on, Miss Russell?'
"a pair OF queens" answered Miss Russell,
sweetly, showing them. and raking In the pot
Catch anything with them?" inquired Bell,
No" replied Miss Russell more sweetiy
than ever, as she showed deuce. four and
nine which she had drawn.
leu minutes later two gentlemen werr stand
ing III mont OF bar in silence. which was
broken only as they raised their glasses.
Were good Thing" said Digby, slowly.
1--WE are. we are" echoed Perugni.
The morning call., 1894-05-27
European MusicaI Items.

Translated from the GaZzetta Musicale OF Milan
VerdfS "Falstaff" has obtained a success also
in WeImar.
Rubnsten lately gave a special recital for
the pupils of Leschetizky at the latter's artistic
residence in Vienna.
The Philharmonic orchestra OF Berlin gave a
concert 10 commemorate the death OF Carl
LOewe, the inventor OF the German ballad.
Grleg and his wife have appeared in several
private muslcaleS in Paris. Nine. GrIeg has
well-trained. dramatic soprano voice and sings
her husbands songs perfectly.
Brahms quintet for clariOnet and string quar-.
tet was performed in Vienna. Muhlfeld played
tie ciarlonet part. In fact, Brahms wrote the
part especially for MIN.
Eueen d'Albert Is busy writing tragic opera.
The llbrettO is also his own.
Norman eruda, the yiolDlsie, will celebrate
the twenty-hfth anniversary OF her debut in
London
Puccinrs "Manon Lescaut" VIII be given at
Covrnt Garden, London.
Joachim PLAYED at the annual concert of the
pension fund OF the Philharmonic orchestra in
Berlin.
Gounods "Messe de Jeanne d'Arc' was
rendered at the cathedral of NoIre Dame,
Paris, TO celebrate The glorlticatiOn of Jeanne
dare.
Richard Strauss will succeed Herman Levi
as conductor of the Court Opera Ia Munich.
The Secret" a new opera by Smetana, will
be produced in Vienna.
Grutzmacher, the 'cellist, leaves Buda-PeSth
Wagner "ParstfaP' cannot be given in Hun
gray TIL 1913, thirty years after the death OF
the composer
Sembrich has been singing Amy Robsart."
by De Lara, and The Daughter of The Regi-
ment." by DoulZetti, in Monte Carlo.
"Stabat Mater" by q. Henschel, will be given
al tue Birmingham festival in October.
Puccinl is busy writing new Opera, La
Lupa," based on NergR's book by the same
name.
Sarasaie is in Berlin.
The Municipal band Of Rome one of the best
military bands In existence, viii give a series OF
thirty concerts in Germany.
LeOncavalO has almost completed a new
opera ala Vie de Boheme."
The morning call., 1894-05-27
Latest Fad in New York,

The New York Mail and Express Of recent
date has the following notice of a swell concert
at private residence IN that city-a practice
that appears to be growing INTO favor:
The third and last of The violin and song
recitals given by Mr.. Louis Schmidt Jr. and
Miss Marguerite Hall at the townhouse OF Mrs
Buckley, East Thirty seventh street, was in
every way success. There was q large and
enthusiastic audience. The first number OF the
programme was the suite In OF Ries; the
leGende and maZourka by Wleniawski were
heartily applauded, and as an encore Mi.
Schmidt delighted his audi nee with his rem
derlug OF the romance by Syendsen. But the
most noticeable and artistic feature of the
evening was MIR. Schmidrs masterful rendeTin q
OF Bdcb'S great chacpnne for The violin alone
Miss Hairs voice was at its besl, and, as at
The previous lecitals, she charmed her hearers
by her sympathetic rendering OF many songs
from her extensive repertoire, among these
being four songs by Schubert. As an encore to
no McssO NuovO Cprue.' by GOUnOd, Miss
Hale sang How Do l Love Thee by Maud
Valerie WhiteD
The morning call., 1894-05-27
Russell PLAYS Poker.

Miss Lillian Russell. says the Boston Traveller
of May 10, had never played game OF poker
unsll week ago last Tuesday night, which
happened 10 be salary night at the New York
Casino. Her husband, Sgnor Peruginl, and Dig
by Bell, the leading comedian, had made arrange
ments for quiet game 10 take place as soon rs
the salaries should be distributed and the per-
Torrance was over. Miss Russell overheard
the arrangements and her soul was iilled with
desire 10 learn the game. rerugini and Bell
smiled sad and comp ssiOnate smile when
she announced her wishes, as they thought of
the generous roll of bills that had Just been
given her for her share of the weeks receipts
This IS easy" whispered Bell TO Perugini.
Dead easy" replied the loving husband
MISS Russell was duly told as TO the value Of
the various hands, and in fact memorandum
was given her showing the relative strength Of
threes, tours and full hands. Bell and Peru
gini gathered in the first two or three pots
rather reluctantly and exchanged porteutous
winks. The next pot was Jack aud Miss Rus
sell, after some hesitation, opened IL for the
limit, inqurlng II she could safely do so on a
pair of queens. Peugipi, who held TWO lacks
SAID 1t was perfectly safe and proper Dgby
Bell, who held two small pairs. also encour-
aged IL.
Perugini raised her, Bell raised her, Miss
The morning call., 1894-05-27
The Actress of To-Day.

Lawyer Ito actress on the witnessstand)-
Mrs. Jones, Will you please tell the jury why
you called yourself Mrs. Smith In Washington
last January?
Actress-Certainly. / called myself Mrs.
Smith because that was my name then. l got
a divorce from Mr.. Smith and
Lawyer-Oh, l see; you then married MI
Jones.
Acuess-No, l didn't l married Mr.. Robin.
son soAie time last February and The following
month he got divorce from mr. and then
Lawyer GOcnsely)-Ah, now We come TO H.
You then married Mr.. Jones.
Actress-WTong again. married Mr.. Brown
in March-l think II was March. Anyhow,
remember that my next marriage was in May
Lawyer-S0 1t was in May that you tmade Mr..
Jones happy?
Actress-I don't know that ever made Mr..
Jones particularly happy. but il 1 did IL was
last ay, for / didD't know him then. mar
ried Mr.. Hawkins IN May.
Lawyer (angrlly)-f adam. do not attempt 10
play with me. " ould you be good enough to
tell this jury where Mr. Jones comes in?
ActTess-Certainly. Let me see. There was
Hawkins IN May, Tubbs in June. Murphy In
july, Hofienstofen In August, Balllani in Sep
TENDER, MiIchlkOsky in October ma Jones last
month, think. You Will understand that |
speak merely from recollection; so / cannot
swear that l have them all in the right order.
The morning call., 1894-05-27
&" FuIIv a Minute ,,

Eugene Fields latest and best story of a good
many weeks concerns Stuart Robson. When
Lawrence BarreIps daughter was married a
few years ago, Robson sent a check for $4,000
as a wedding present of the house OF Robson.
II was conveyed by Miss Felicia Robson
When the young woman got back Robson said
10 her:
Felicia. dear. did you deliver the check TO
the bridegroom"
Yes father" answered the dutiful daugh-
ter.
What did he say?' ash ed Robson.
he didn't say anything" replied Miss Fell
cia. but lie shed tears"
How long did he cry?D
why, father, didn't lime him; | should say,
however, that he went fully minute"
FULLY a minute!" roaIed Robson; "wby I
cried an hour after I'd signed it,"
The morning call., 1894-05-27

The Baldwin will be closed five weeks from
date and during that time many improvements,
Including stage enlargement, VIII be made. To
gain additional space two hotel rooms will be
sacrificed, step that viii increase Manager
Hayman's rental some 5000. This will be the
landlords gain as the rooms were seldom Oc-
cupled. The managers gain viii be a stage
capable of giving place TO the largest shows
now running-spectacle and other. The par
ticular object IN view is to be ready for great
spectacular pieces, such az Henderson's "Alad-
din" which is expected here This season, and
which like "Sindbad" would have 10 be taken
TO the Grand Opera-house if MOrOscO had not
succeeded in getting long lease Of that spa
cious tbeater. The changes to be made in the
Baldwin were therefore absolutely necessary TO
render it independent Of lie largest house in
the city. The only alternative for Hayman
was TO build q new and larger Iheater
The Baldwin VIII be reOpened on Monday,
July 20. with Mrs. Potter CLARA UrquharD and
her ''Curled darling" kyrle Bellew. for fort
night They come his way from the Orient,
where, II all reports be true. Madras, Calcutta,
Bombay ana other large cities I'D India have
rewarded them very literally for their artistic
talent. There is guile choice lot of bookings
TO follow Potter ana Bellew, including John
Drew. Mr.. and Mrs Kendall, the New York
Empire Theater ana Stock Company, AleXun-
der Salylnl, Charley : AUDt and David Hen
dersOn's American Extravaganza Company.
The summer and fall seasons promise to be
brilliant,