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A Dramatic Admirable Crichton.

Alexander SalVini. son Of the famous Tomaso.
is dated 10 play an engagement at the Baldwin
shortly. He is called leader in the romantic
school OF acting and is said to be a most sym
pathetic figure or the stage. He has hosts of
admirers all over The country. He is deserv-
ing actor, for very few actors in America, and
even in Europe, in fact, can boast of such a
thorough stage training. Salvini is thoroughly
conversant with the five leading languages
of civilization. Italian is his mother tongue.
In the French language lie feels himself as
fully at home as in Italian. lie has mas
tered the English language and he can
play Goethe and Schiller In the original, and
can chain a Spanish audience IN the native
tongue. Mir. Wilkinson, SalvinPs manager.
said the Other day that in a few years his young
star would tour Europe. He will appear in the
leading tbeaiers OF Germany, Austria. France.
Italy and Spain, and VIII play in the languages
of these different countries. A son Of The
Latin race. Salvinfs knowledge of Italian,
French and Spanish characteristics is certain
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FOR A NEW TRIAL.
Daniel Porter Improperly
Convicted.
Decision of Supreme Court Laying
Down Rules for Conviction
for Perjury.

The Supreme Court has granted new
trial to Daniel NJ. Porter, convicted of the
crime of perjury.
Porter was engaged in the sawmill busi-
ness and about ten days before his petit
ton in insolvency was fled his Office and
aecount-books were destroyed by fire. An
attempt was made subsequently to show
that Porter himself was the cause of the.
fire, but this allegation was not borne out
by evidence. During the ninety days pre-
ceding the day of the commission of the
alleged perjury Porter collected large sums
of money from his debtors, and. as shown
by his schedule attached to his petition in
insolvency. he had no money oD hand at
the time of the filing of his petition.
There was no evidence in the record iu-
dicating what disposition was made of
thesa moneys so collected, but ten DAYS
after the filing of his petition in insolvency
his wife, accompanied by himself, depos-
tied to her credit in the Hibernia Savings
Bank sum of S3250. 1t was claimed by
the prosecution that this $3.50 deposited
was money belonging to Porter himself at
the time he filed his petition and schedule
in insolvency, and that when he took the
oath he committed perjury. On this
charge trial was obtained. which result
ed in Porter being convicted.
The Supreme Court decides that the
rule of evidence necessary to convict up
on charge of perjury is specially de-
clared by the statue, and by that statute
courts are bound. Perjury must be proven
bv the testimony of two with esses, or one
witness and corroborating circumstances.
Such testim onv was not produced at this
trial. Possibly" says the court, ''the
zorro bora ting circumstances are suffi-
ciently proven, but the one witness de-
manded bv tue terms of the statute IS
lacking. There must be the testimony of
one witness to facts that are absolutely
Incompatible with the innocence of the
accused before conviction is justified by
the law, and there is no such evidence 10
this case"
On these grounds alone the Supreme
Court orders the Judgment of the lower
court reversed, and Porter will have the
benefit of another trial.
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European Musical Items.

Translated from the Gazzetta Musicale OF Milan
MaScagnps "Friend Fritz obtained a sue
cess at SonzognO's new theater, the Lyric, in
Milan. LeOncavallo's "Medicp' and Thomas
"Mlgnon" were given TO enthusiastic audiences.
Puecini, the composer, has been nominated
member of the Royal Academy of Music in
Florence.
gala night in memory of Gounod will take
place at the Opera in Paris on the one thou.
sandth representation of Faust" chorus
has been specially written by AmOrolse
Thomas, which all the artists of the National
Academy OF Music viii sing.
Augusta Holmes new opera, "Montagne
Noir." will be given at the Opera in Paris after
VerdPs ''Otello." The action takes place in
Montenegro.
a monument will be erected at Roneal in
memory of Gayarre. the tenor.
Maslni the tenor, sang some songs by TOstl
and Mascagni at the reception at the new Gov
ernmenT Palace in San Marino.
StockbauseD, who has been suffering from
threatened blindness, has so far recovered
through an operation performed that he has
announced several song recitals In Frankfort,
in which many of his pupils will take part.
q. Tebaldlni, who for many years directed
the choir OF the chapel of st. Mark. in Venice.
has accepted the direction OF the Basllca del
SantO, in Padua.
The concerts given by the Italian orchestra.
under the direction OF Gialdini, in Berlin, were
brought TO a close with uninterrupted success.
The best papers in the capital are loud in their
praises of the orchestra and chopped to see 1t
| soon again."
PuccinPs "Manon Lescaut" obtained sue
! cess in Genoa.
| Wagners "Siegfried" and Twilight OF the
| Gods" were tie great successes of the season
I in Munich.
Emperor Williams musical composition, the
"Song OF the Egir." will ibe given In Berlin at
the Opera for the benefit of charity.
| Pierre Schott, the last representative OF the
noted publishing house of that name in May
! ence, died recently in Paris.
Massenets "Navarraise" was produced for
| a-PG honor
| Emperor's birthday.
Cosima Wagner may perhaps relent and have
| wagner festival in Bayreuth next year by
| representing "Parsifal."
Teresina Tua, the Violinist, will appear short
~ IN Como.
| The Krol Garden, which has been altered
! and arranged so that either vaudevilles OF
| grand operas may be represented, will be re-
| opened in 1895. The Royal Opera VIII take
the contemplated alterations at the Opera are
| completed.
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Oracle Plaisted VIII play Pandora, Spurlus
Cassius' hOusekeeper part which meets her
soubretie capabilities and In which she does
htr chief work with Mr.. Hartman. The re-
naming parts will be in good hands.
Among the gems OF the opera are a chari-
oteer's song with chorus, a burlesque italian
opera duet. trio, several solos, Quartets and
ensembl- and the famous chorus OF cobblers
New scenery, costumes and accessories from
the original models sent by r. Smith have
been prepared.
Jupiter VIII. no doubt, duplicate the sue
cess of the other of Mir. Smiths operas, for il
viii be found 10 be an extravaganza fraught
with musical beauties. lovely costumes, beau-
tiful scenery, ana presented by company,
chorus and orchestra famous throughout this
country for efficiency and worth.
In presenting the lighter operas, those OF a
burlesque character, much care HIS TO be
taken 10 please all classes OF theatergoer aud
Jupiter" will be found to possess the require
ments the most fastidiOus may desire; 1t will
please those of a music Il nature, as we'll as
those who are in search OF a hearty laugh.
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vocalists Getting Pinched.

Mr.. Adam f. Andrews writes to the New
York Musical Courier showing the present de-
pressed condition of the singing market in the
United States and sugge sting combine" as
the remedy. ''Slnaers." he says, "who all
along received $50 at the lowest for concert
work have been compelled the past season TO
accept the half OF that sum or starvp, aud ora
torio organizations throughout the country
have succeeded in beating down their soloists
one-third OF thu former rates. / see no way to
prevent such slaughter until singers combine.
like iDstrumentalsLs, for their mutual benefit
and protection. Many claim that such plan
is Impractical bic and that efforts toward this
end would only come TO naught, but these are
pessimists. OF course, there are singers and
singers, and where one is underpaid at $50
another is 0verpaid at S25. But after all IL
would not be difficult TO select those OF like
cal1ber and merit and form them into union
concerned
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Minstreysv at the Orpheum.

Manager Walter is an adept in catering to
the tastes Of his patrons. He seems 10 feel in
tuitively when It is necessary 10 change the
bill Of fare. IN order TO relieve any nausea that
may have been caused by prolonged dieting
on the same menu. Turkey and truffies make
q fine dish, so does English jugged bare, and
a dainty morse is quail on toast, but TO feed on
any one or all OF them for a protracled period
creates an aversion for food which can only be
overcome by varying the list.
Vaudeville has had long and wonderfully
successful run at the Orpheum, and, while there
are. TO the ordinary observer, no indications
OF Tagging interest IN the performances. acute
managerial instinct has foreseen the necessity
of giving weeks change IN the programme.
MnsIrelsy has been selected as the dIvertisse-
ment, and minstrelsy presented by the fore
most expODents of that somewhat waning but
ever popular style OF entertainment.
Colonel j. II. Havery's Mastodon
Minstrel Company has been engaged for the
week, and, as announced in the bills, the com
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The return of Mr.. and Mrs Kendall, who aR-
peared during the past week at the Baldwin
Theater in The Second Mrs. TaDQueTay,"
marks 10 all practical interests and purposes
of legitimate drama tie opening OF the winter
theatrical season in this city. Our theat6r goerS
are always glad to welcome Mr.. and Mrs
kendal. These distinguished artiStS-represen-
tative on and of The stage OF an ideal profes-
sional and domestic relatlonshp-could not fail
here of an uneQuiVocal personal success what
ever might be the special circumstances OF
their entrance or Te-entrance upon the scene
Their coming is an auguTY OF pleasure; their
stay among us Will prove means OF grace
helping 10 break down the spirit of provincial
ism. TO broaden the horizon OF public tasle and
judgment in matters of culture and TO elevate
our methods OF CRITICISMS and our dramatic and
theatrical standards. In the delneaTi0n OF
effective images of manly emotion and pctur-
esque character by facile, simple and unaffected
devices Mr.. KeDdal has few rivals in the whole
held of comedy portraiture. Crisp and flexible,
his impeTsonaUOns are delight to The man
who enjoys power in reserve, symmetry and
elaborate finish.
As for Mrs. Kendall, there are few women 10
whom The modern Stage owes an equal debt.
More than twenty nina years have passed
"Madge" ROberts0n's LONDON debut was made
in her fourteenth year at the London Hay
market 0phelia In 18G5-since this remark
able woman, equally remarkable as woman
and as actress, began TO exert an influence
which has brOadened and deepened from the
very outset in the direction Of expanding mod
ern art During that peIlOd few women have
shown anything ike equal distinction in pre-
sen;ing elegant tyres of wOmanhood, either in
COMEDY on IN The higher walks OF domestic
drama. In tact, force, grace ana womanly iu-
tuition, In the charm Of peri CT department
that good breeding which is OF morals in The
VlEor, freedom and delicious lmpulsiVen SIS of
Ibe true realist-the realism of d woman who
Is good herself, good artist and a good Judge
OF feminine human nature, Mrs. Kendall stands
IN sense a art, very superior actress, II not
supreme one, welding an influence upon her
calling, It's members and Its character, as well
as sec0ndariy upon public taste, which it would
be difficult TO eStima {.
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Lohmeyer's Concert.

The audience that greeted Chris Lohmeyer
and his volunteers al the Metropolitan Temple
last Wednesday evening was not large. What
it lacked in numbers, however, it made up In
enthusiasm. The young mans friends were
there in for ee but as the hall seats 1400 people
four or five hundred DO not make the appear
ance that tile same assembiage would IN a
smaller hall. The programme was good and
hearty encores rewarded the executants.
Samuel Freshman, the well-known pianist,
played PetermsD's piece Cbaracteristlque"-
something seld pm heard here-and as an en-
core gave u delicate little number. Mr..
L0hmeyer. though suffering from severe cold,
acquitted himself well In DaDZa'S "Call Me
BAck'' and Flotow's "M'Appari." lie Is pos
sessed of tenor voice singularly clear and
we'll cultivated. Mrs. j. w. Madden has a
sweet cantralto and her rendering of "He Was
Prince" gave great satisfac ion. Miss Mile
Flynn. who has been heard here before, gave
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house. Tempest writes note TO Lady Molly
neux. asking her to meet him. Sir John inds
This out. and Mr.. Desmond returning suddenly
and 1Ddlng his wife with Tempest, although
their meeting is accidental, accepts the worst
construction, IN spite Of his wife's protesta-
Iions Mrs. Desmond is sadly enough per
iufbed about the result of her endeavors to
save the character OF her sister.in-law. Her
Devotion leads her into strange places and en-
oarrasslne situations 10 which the amusing Is
always maintained, but the nonchaiance COM
bined with the tact which chafaeteriZes Sir
John brings him into the most prominent posi-
lions. Mrs. Desmond tells The white le The
letter she declares was for, the interview re-
qnested Is with, her. But Str John Molyneux,
easy-going, sleepy, honorable English gentle
man, mas seen enough 10 know he truth aud
the lie Is told in vain. IL is in its inslstence that
The ehlvalrous lady finds her danger and pro-
yides the amusement for the spectators Each
tries 10 nave the interview with Tempest at the
u 1olel. fust is Lazy Molynenx, haf repentant
and yet laii infatuated with the person who
had provoked domestic discoI d next Mrs. Des-
mond, still possessed with The idea that she must
save her ladyship and finding ,tnat
it up; then Sir John, quiet, but
wide awake. and now anxious on Mrs. Des-
mond disclosing herself IN the captains room
10 save her from Desmond's jealousy, and
nnally George Desmond. afraid lest his sisters
honor should be lost and perple8ed about the
circumstances that bis wife Is missing from her
rooms-the distraction OF Lady aiolyneux, the
hysteTla of Mrs. Desmond and the efforts OF the
two gentlemen TO hide from each other the
KDOWledge tnat the DINERS WlIe is concealed III
the hotel, will afford infinite amusement ia
those who will witness the performance of "a
White Lie," and IL is said that the scenes are
all The more enjoyable because Of the complete
CANT burlesque which so often mars The pro.
duction of comedy. The fourth and last acl
gives the peaceful reconciliation of Sir John
and Lady MoIyneux and Mr.. and Mrs. Des
nond, effected by that full confession that IS sc
often recommended.
"a White Lie'' has undergone some altera.
tions In the second and third acts, and the new
play IS a four-act comedy IN place OF three-aci
drama. Its most attractive feature is stlll the
eccentric Sir John Molyneux. The languid hus-
band who is always sleeping, yet is very wide
awake upon occasion-one OF those quiet bits
OF eccentric light comedy that Mr.. Kenda
plays so uncommonly well. The lines are
bright, and in IL Mr. and Mrs. Kendall and the
members of the company will be seen 10 excel
lent advantage.
Kate Desmond d.........................M Mrs. Kendall
Sir John uX............,..,....,M Mr. kendal
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bination is stronger than ever. Colonel Hav.
erly himself is IN charge of the people, and the
well-knOwn veracity OF that veteran Snowman
on all matters with which his name is asso-
ciated is sufficient guarantee of the personnel
of the company. There are over forty people
In tile organization. and the principals are the
cleverest people In tie business. Burt Shepard,
Harry Budworth, ALI Gibson, Harry Arm
strong, Harry Potter, K. NJ. Kaype, Harry
Constantine, Billy Lyons. Dave Montgomery,
Fred Bulla and Little JIM are all on the list.
So is The Original Haverly's Quartet and the
popular Plantation Trio. Toner and Frobel,
The inimltable aerial groiesque comedians, and
the Sansoni Sis ers, female rivals of Sanoowe,
are also in The oiio. Matinees during the week
of the Haverly engagement Will be given
Wednesday. Saturday and SUNDAY.
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fire Of impetuous emotion. She biazes
without heat, like a painted fire with
red light thrown on IL. 1t is doubtful
though spe may es esef h aneH al hon eye
Since description by comparison with famil-
lar objects IS The quickest method, let 1t be
SAID that Miss Nethersole Is like both Madge
Robertson Kendall and Jane HadiDg. and that
she Is more Than either of them face mis-
tress OF theatric artiice. Her speech Is almost
altogether a duplication OF Mrs. Kendaps, and
she employs That artists familiar expedIent OF
being busy with other and smaller things when
her role does nof provide &C ivity. In the
forced Jury OF an emotional passage. one which
has bern alre ady overwroueht by the author,
Miss Nelhersole resembles Nine. Hadlng
closely. There is the same presence OF over
Whe!mlng passion In fne Imitation, and the
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To RepIenish Church Funds.

Miss Helen Kelieher, we'll known 10 art cir
cles as an accomplished reader. proposes to
give dramatic and dialecl recital at Calvary
Presbyterian Church on November 8. proximo,
assisted by prominent musical artists. The OBJ
iect Is a replenlshment of the church funds. A
programme of charming selections Will be in
order for those who attend and 1t Is TO be
hoped their name VIII be legion. The matter to
be submitted by Miss Krlleher and her col
leagues, and the artistic manner In which 1t
will be treated. promise such fascinating
treat that the audience will say. each to The
other, as the disciple said on the Mount of
Transfigur alton, at is good for us 10 be here"
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Trarsgressor'-in which she appeared at Palm
er's-shows where man with an insane wife
deceiyes young girl into marriage and is pro-
nounced lather stupid. The Sun says OF Miss
Nethersole: tine uncertainty in the mind of
the writer, Immediately after quitting her per-
formance, arises from the fact hat her triumph
is one OF artificialiy over natural ness OF stud
led exaggeration instead OF an intensity that
bears any semblance of spontaneity. 1t has
been predicted that she would be 10 US pol
ished Cl ara Morris. She is nothing OF the sort.
She has none of Miss Morris glowing
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The MaCdOnOu0tl.

The Macdonough. Oakland. reopens Mon
day, November 5, for two nights. with Katie
Emmett as The bright. particular star IN xii
larney," a typical Irish play. This attraction
goes direct 10 the MacdOn0ugh from the Cali
fOrnis. where II is drawing good houses. "Kll-
larney" abouuds with songs, dances, stirring
scenes ana beautiful scenery. Miss Emmett's
acting is fascinating and vivaciOuS. HeI
dances possess a catchy swing that makes The
audience Itch 10 jump up and dance with her.
She has an excellent company. Her songs
have become popular Once more popular
prices, from 20 cents to 81. Reserved seats
will be on sale Thursday next.
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parallel programme to the Orpheum this week
so far as negro mnstrelsy is concerned In ad-
dition there Will be number of first appear
ances direct from New York City-ihe Quigley
Brothers, who are called the champion soft
shoe dancers OF the world; the Brothers Picard.
surprising on the lriple horizontal bars; Lulu
Roe, song and dance artist; Ward and ar
ten, banjo and guitar artists; Annie Picard,
high iight-wiTe artist, and many others. win
so many "blackbirds" piping there will surely
be music In the air. The only fear Is that we
may have what he Duke of Iilyria called "an
excess' of this kind OF music aud that the appe-
tile may surfeit. sick en- aud so die.
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War Drama at Morosco,s.

The war drama is always popular, and espe-
cially so when nothing 10 the lines provokes
any degree OF sectional feeling. "a Fair
Rebel" which Will be presented at Morosc0's
Grand Opera- house tomorrow evening, Is full
OF interest," and vet the story is told in such a
way that the most bot-blooded S0utherner can
not take exception TO a word. and at the same
time any Northerner will be greatly entertained.
The best members in the company will parIici-
PATE, and as Colonel Ezra Mason, Ii. Coulter
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Brnker will undoubtedly score great success.
Ills pari. that OF a Union officer VINO falls in
love with Clalrette, a Virginia girl, and Is fol-
lowed and bounded by Captain de Perrin, a
Frenchman who is also in love with her, is a
good one and some OF his scenes are splendid.
Miss Lucille la Verne Will make her re.apneaT-
ance as Cldirette, and cute little Helen Henry
VIII play Cap ain Johnny. Leslie Morosco,
who has also been taking vacation, Will plav
a comedy part and in fact, the best members of
the company will appear. The business will
undoubtedly be sood, and the Sc In addition
10 the foregoing includes Z. j. Holden, Charles
w. Swain, Julia Blanc. a number OF the
members OF the National Guard will participate
In the production ana over 100 people Will be
On he 81
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"a WHITE LIE"

Sydney Grundy's play in four acts-a new
one IN this quarteT-wllh this title will be given
on Monday and Thursday evenings. IL is a
comedy of innocent intrigue. something in the
style of : "Scrap OF Paper" though with more
briliancy of dialogue, and is said 10 be an ad-
mirable piece OF work. The story is a simple
one. Tie interest centers ID TWO married
couples-Sir John and Lady Molyneux and
MIR. and Mrs. Desmond. The first :wo are al
ways on the point of disagreeing and the Des-
monds get on emalkably we'll But during
the absence of Mr.. Desmond abroad an episode
occurs which is productive of much misery for
every one. A certain Captain Tempest, to
pears, having m de The acquaintance OF Sir
John and his wife While travelling on the Con-
linent Presumlng upon her husbands ap-
parent Indifference, he masses love TO Lady
MolyDeaux, VINO is just silly enough 10 take
him seriously. Sir John inteTpOseS at a critical
moment and c0mpels Tempest 10 leave tile
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stewards vale OF Arklow." Her enunelatlon
Is clear and distinct and evidences of good
training are everywhere observable in her
method. the oarytonr. B. l.. Tarbox, made the
nlt OF the eVenlng-he was quite revelation or
vocalistic excellence. Mr. Tarbox is San
franciscan. Dut has never before sung 10 rep
resenta,iy audience. His phrasng was excel
lent IN "Hybtias, the CretaD," and "Malloy's
Position" MIR. Lohmeyer expects to leave for
the East shortly and there will go regularly into
professional life as singer
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TO meet with appreciation in those countries.
Salvini can do something more. He can take
the baton in hand and direct and instruct an
orchestra. He loves music and knows it per-
haps more than any actor on the American or
European stage. He is a hard worker OF high
aud pure instincts. His plays this season in
ciuue "The Three Guardsmen," "The Child of
Naples" .Don Caesar de BaZan,' "Ruy Blas,'
'L'Ami FrItZ' and some new European sue
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live ever again some OF the experiences OF their
youth, the youngest to realize in dramatic
way the stories that have been told them by
their fathers. Love of country, especially in an
Irishman's heart Is more powerful than reason
itself, and he can say with Ovid that his native
land charms him with inexpTessibe sweetness,
and never allows him TO forget that he belongs
TO 1t. Robert Downing, the tragedian. will
follow Miss Emmett
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The Young Mems Services To-Day.
The service at the Christian Associa-
ton building, Mason and Ellis streets, this
afternoon at 3 o'clock, viii be addressed
by Rev. R. j. Briggs, ID. ALI young
men invited to attend.
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Miss Olga NethersoIe.

This young English actress, who made her
first appearance in the United States on Mon.
day, October %, was brought over from Eng
land by Dir. Marcus Mayer. She puZzl the
critics considerably. but most of them admit
that while she is not great actress at present
she has possibilities. Her opening play, ''The
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Tragedy at the california;.

Robert Downing. VINO has by the force of his
native genius and untirinG energy raised him.
self to the front rank of American tragedians,
will come TO the California Tbeater Monday,
n ovember 5, for an engagement OF two weeks.