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The morning call., 1894-06-03
European Musical Items.

translated from the Gazzetta Musicale OF Milan.
The King and Queen of Italy were present at
the performance OF FrancheuPs "Cristof0ro
Colombo" at La Scala, in Milan, on May 10.
MoZarrs Don Giovanni will be given to
celebrate the lwenty-ffth anniversary of the
opening OF the Hofopern Theater in Vienna.
Count Zichy has rendered his resignation as
lntendent OF The National Opera in Buda-Pesth
Inc society in London for the religious OBJ
serVance OF Sunday has compelled the suspen-
sion oil the Sunday morning organ concerts at
Albert Hall, London
America Montenegro a violiniste of rare tai
ent VIII give a recital In Milan.
theodore Dubois. q. Faure, b. GODDARD, V.
Jonelres, L. Pessard, q. Salyayre, G.. widor
ana j.. Gastlnel are The names of the candidates
The morning call., 1894-06-03
A Laugh Did Ii.

Il can tell you the true story of how Russell
and Peruginl came to part company" said a
singer in the Russell Opera Company. THAT
old Wallstr banker did arouse PeTugini's
jealousy, but lie was not in any way concerned
In their final row. 1t was one night in Phila-
delphia, toward the end of our engagement.
Several members of the company were having
supper with Mr.. and Mrs. Russell ip a restau-
rant. Lillian made some remark IN which she
compared Nine. Eames and one or two of the
other grand opera singers quite favOrably 10
herself. She praised them ali and then re-
marked on her own high standing as an artist.
Perugini burst out laughing in a patrOniZing
sort Of way. Perugini, you know, was once
grand opera singer himself.
What are you laughing at Jack?' cried
Lillian, sharply.
my dear GIRL" saidlPerugnl. "you are very
pretty woman. Your face is really beautiful,
but as a Slnger-well, we grand opera artists
would put you in the same class with Chauncey
Olcott."
That settled it. Lillian arose from the table
In a fury and Immediately announced that she
was gong TO bring an action for divorce.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
Stage Reading,

most interesting volume from the pen OF
Alfred Ayres, just published by the Appletons,
New York, furnishes a great many valuable
hints which young actors would DO well to
observe. The following in regard 10 elocutIon
Will commend itself:
The difficult thing the actor has to learn
should learn, but rarely does learn-the thing
that makes heavy demands on his acumeD the
thing that he shond give his never ceasing
attention 10, the hing that only few can ex-
eel in, no matter how much attention they may
give ii; the thing that requires more study five
times over, than does all else that enters into
h Is AIT, the thing that makes or mars him quite
is-elecuIion, which Is neither more nor less
than the AIT OF speaking language so as TO make
II effective. Delivery, utteTaBce, reading elO-
cutIOn, call IL what you will, is The thing which
tile wOuld-be actor should always begin, and
the thing which the oldest actor should always
end"
Edwin Forrest adds a New York exchange
himself a careful student of elocution, and In
this respect one of the finest actors this country
has ever produced, uses this rather eXtTavagant
language, which at least serves TO show his high
appreciation Of the art:
Il would give $50 week for the rest OF my
life and $50 week for fifty years after my
death, II my estate were sufficient 10 do it, to
hear any one read Otbellos Farewell once a
week during the rest Of my life as Edmund
kean used to read il. i have tried for years
and years 10 read II as be read ito produce
the eff CT with 1t that he produced-yet 1 have
never succeeded but once. Ii was down at the
old Broadway Tneaier. One night l struck the
keynote and went through IL 10 my entire salts
faction, and was rewarded with five distinct
thought had II at last, but / hadn't i have
never been able TO do IL since. God Almighty
was pleased 10 Inspire me for that one occa-
sion, and for that one only"
The morning call., 1894-06-03
A Crirne-Fed Stage.

Following the example set by Mr.. White, who
dsgIaced The stage in this city by play in-
volving the brigand Evans career OF crime, in
which play bis daughter Eva was east as the
principal character some one has taken up the
incidents OF the Shattuck murder case and
utilized them. Mrs ShaItuck was convicted Of
the murder Of a young man named Poole, be-
cause she thought he was playing fast and
loose with heI daughter. She lured him to her
residence TO taxi his life, which she did
most effectively, and Is now being punched Tor
the crime by twenty-five years Incarceration in
the Stale prison. Ihis crime is sought 10 be
made a source OF profit by the dramatSt. and,
IN the Evans case, Mrs. SnatIuck's daugn-
ter Truly, for whom she imbrueu her hands IN
PoOle's blood. viii appear as tile principal
character 10 the caSI-slmulatiHg tragic scenes
before tile foOIlights that she witnessed in heir
actually. Think Of the situation! a mother In
a fe,On'S cell and her daughter, who IS the Incl
dental cause Of her being there seeking to
pToht by II before the publc-seeking 10 make
money out Of her mothers crime and her unfoI-
Iunate lovers blood. The Evans business was
had enough, but this Shattuc6 episode goes a
step beyond.
The morning call., 1894-06-03

The Baldwin, California and Stockwell are
now closed to the public, and what are called
the minor heaters have II all their own way.
The attendance Is so over flowing that the NUM-
cipal authorities have had 10 make Il special
ordinance against OyercrOWdng With the
exception Of some occasional business, Sucn as
a bonny Scot 'uchl" on next Saturday, the
California VIII remain closed for TWO weeks, or
until the arrival of Edward Harrigan and his
entirely original company on Monday, June
is. HaIrigan viii, at that time, begin an eight
weeks engagement under the management Of
Mart W. Haniey, the old.time manager and
one Of he most popular that happens along
this way. Light weeks is a long time for an
engagement nowadays, and proves one OF
TWO thiugs-lhe pGucity OF available talent in
the East or a firm conviction OF the strength
and drawing power OF the HaIrIgan party for
TWO months. We Go not think managerial con
ndenCe IN Harrgdn and his players is mis-
placed. They have always been successful in
this city, ana although times are rather hard
and the money market, where high-prIced
Heaters aye concerned, little tense at present,
they WILL Without doubt prove their popular
rigan brings, together win his old and always
fayorite lleCeS, some new stun, including
Reilly ana Inc 400" winch ran for 300 nights
IN that city. ana IS considered realistic pic
ture OF metropolitan lie.
The five weeks closure at the Baldwin viii
be occupied IL making internal improvements.
What tie future OF Inc SjockWeli may be we
are not advised, but uW ait lie return of Man
ager Howe, WHO viii slow up from New York
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Harris READINGS.

Mr.. Wadsworth Harris, late of Nine. Mod
ieSka's company. will give a dramatic and
poetic recital in the parlOrs OF The Hotel Pleas
anton tomorrow evening, June 4. Margaret
Nandegift, Frank Ii. Gassaway, VIII Carleton.
Nora Perry, Mary Kyle Dallas. Adelaide A.
Proctor. Shakespeare. GusuaYe Naudaud, Ella
wheeler Wilcox and others will furnish the
reader with material. The ShakrspeaI can Sc
leciionS are the Wolsey- Gro mwel interview
from Henry VIII" and Clarence's dream from
"Rlchard Ill" Mr.. Harris has met Wi II great
success in this line OF work at various fashion
able resorts In the East and looks for the same
favor here. In voice and Evolutionary express
sion he Is we'll equipped for Lis pleasing duty.
The morning call., 1894-06-03

that it was in the Theater COmique at 514
Broadway, Of which Josh Hart was manager,
that Harrigan and Hart made their first big
hits Harrigan wrote the afterpieces, and
many of them were the one-act farces upon
which the plays were afteIwaTd built. "The
Mplligans," which was afterward elaborated
into The Mulligan Guards Ball." originally
showed Two Itishmen, rersonated by HaTTgan
aud Hart, coming home from icnic or target
picnic" as they were known in those days.
AS They marched down the street In regala
they were followed by colOred man bearing
target. This latter fellows name was Morgan,
whom Harrigan had picked up in Crosby street
and who was looked upon as a mascot He
went 10 the Pacific Coast later with Harrgan
and played with him here for years afteTward.
The character OF Dan Mulligan used in this
sketch and afterwaTd elaborated was taken
from lfe the original being a tailor OF the
same name who lived in the Seventh Ward.
close TO WHERE Harrgan was born.
In this sketch The Mulligan Guards" was
first sung, verse OF which runs:
just give us your attention
Wen tell you all we know
It's all about the Mulligan Suards
In the seventh Ward below.
Our captains name is Hussey,
Tipperary man;
He carries his sword like a Russian duke
Whenever ne gives command
The Huesey mentioned in This song and
afterward made a character in the play was
Captain JACK Hussey, an Old-time volunteer
fireman and famous life-saver In the Seventh
Ward, and a great friend of Harrigan. His
wife. CoTdelia Hussey, was the original of
Cordela Mulllgan, made immortal by Mrs.
Annie Yeamans.
All of HarTigan's presentations In his different
plays 10 be given during the approaching eight
weeks engagement at the New California are
drawn from life studies.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
A NEW SWINDLE.
Ruse of a Young Man to
Get Money.
Advertisers for Lost Articles Are
His ViCtims-The Police Are
Now Hunting for Him.

Several people who have lost articles Of
jewelry and advertised for their recovery
have recently been victimized by a smooth
worker and the police are now trying to
find him.
Mrs. Winchel, 1872 Mission street, was
one of the victims and 1t was she who re-
ported the matter to the police. She lost
gold watch and advertised the loss Next
day a man called upon her and told her
that her watch had been found by sailor
who was on board steamer just leaving
port.
II know the sailor" said the man, "and
if YOU Will give me 81 30 for the hire of q
boat l will row out to the steamer and get
your watch. You will have TO hurry. or
I'll be too late"
Mrs. Winchel hesitated for moment,
when the man said: IL see you distrust
me. but you need not. My name is NJ
Miller. and | live at 1927 Mason street."
He seemed so earnest in his desire to help
her get her watch that she gave him 81 90,
and he hurried away.
She waited for two days, and as NJ.
Miller did not return wi h the watch she
went to the address on Mason street, but
TO her annoyance found that there was no
such number. She inquired at one of the
houses near there and was told that sew
eral ladies had recently been asking for
the same man. who had obtained money
t rom them on the preteXt of hiring boat
to recover from a sailor who was leaving
on a steamer the lost articles for which
they had advertised. Mrs. WInchel at
once notified the police, but so far the
swindler has eluded their vigilance
The man. according TO Mrs. WinchePs
description of him, is young. well-dressed
anu of slender build. He looks like
German and speaks with German accent.
II Is supposed that he has been making it
a practice to scan the lost articles" ad-
vertisements in the morning papers. and
where addresses were given calling there
with the story of the sailor leaving on
sianmRr.
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lrVinq'S Wife.

Mrs. Henry Irving has suddenly become a
celebrity in England. Very few people knew,
says the New York Sun, that the wife of the
great actor was living until an American agent
VINO was publishing series of articles upon
the OBSCURE wives OF famous men got upon
Mrs. lrVlngs track and brought her forth into
the light. he is smooth and plausible agent.
and has called upon Mrs. Irving ana cOnversed
sympathetically with her a number OF times.
she hnally agreed to write for him. He got
number of her photographs and began to
turn out bewildering series of articles upon
the vile OF the most famous actor In the Eng
hsh tongue. He started in by calling her a
Tecluse. Both OF her sons denied this IN differ
ent papers, the agent answered them and there
was altogether very extraordinary amount OF
publicity over the subject. The fact seems to
DC that mrs. Irving is not a TecluSe, but for
many years she has felt an aversion for
the stage. She lived quietly IN a little
house IN the West End Of London with
her two sons, both of whom bear a
close resemblance to their father. Mr..
irving does not live there. his time
belng devoted almost entirely 10 his theaters.
he gives his wife an allowance of $1,000 year.
she Is tall, exceedingly thin, was Miss OCal-
Iaban before her marriage, ana is said to have
good share of irish wit. She affects an es-
thetlc style of dress, and seldom goes out into
society. Publicity has its attractions, though,
Tor II Is noted that since Mrs. Irving began TO
Hgure IN the newspapers as the unk nOWn wife
OF Well-knoWn man she has been going out
very generally III London society, and has as
tOnlSned her oldest friends by appearing four
times In amateur theatrieals.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
The Theaters' Closure

Suggests the applicability of the following
revere INDUCED in by the st. Louis Post Dis
patch under similar circumstances;
The curtains down!
Closed the homes of drama and the song,
Silent the voices that have cheered us long
There's not play in all the wide. wide town
The curtains down.
Grim, dusty, brown,
Theater-irOnts seem now TO wear a frown,
That erst were brilliant, crowded noisy bright
And sparkling with that jewel OF the night
Electric light
What power has served its radiance TO drown?
1he curtains down.
oh, magic line,
That uttered, leaves its thousands TO repinel
The starlit hours lag by the streets are still,
They Jhro0 not with The ola, nocturnal thrill;
Evening It's scepter's lost, midnight Its crown
The curtains down!
The morning call., 1894-06-03

Will be given under the patronage of the San
francisco Scotch societies, at the California on
Saturday next, June 8. II is proposed TO make
II magnificent affair. There will be 100 people
on the stage, with great battle scene between
the Helen MacGregor Highlanders and the
British soldiers. The scenery has been specially
painted for this event. There will be Scottish
reels, filings. stTathspeys and other dances and
music by the soeIety's pipers. This pro-
ductlon is from the original manuscript
OF Sir Walter Scott, and was produced
under his supervision with the original
stage business by Mr.. Charles Mackay,
the celebrated actor of the Tbeater Royal,
Edinburgh (Alackay played Bailie NicOl Jar
vie), February II, 1919. 1t was on his occa-
sion that Sir Walter sent for Mackay after he
performance and paic him this high cOmpli-
Baile: My dear Mr.. Mackay, only formed
tie skeleton. You have put life under the
ribs"
The tickets for this grand entertainment are
20, 90 and 20 cents and 81, and can be had
from me mbers OF the society
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1t Will be produced, was especially adapted for
this production by Alfred J. Edwards,
well-knOwn Eastern playwright; the manage
ment announces that the scenic effects will
surpass anything OF the Kind ever seen. A
strong cast Will support the star, Mr.. Percy
Hunting whose wonderful delneatiOn OF
tie character of DR.. JeKyll and Mr.. Hyde
caused such a sensation several years ago.
Faust" IS tragedy, and as it will be staged
well should draw crowded houses during the
engagement of the company in this city. Sew
The morning call., 1894-06-03
Amateur Opera.

The San Francisco Operate Society, under
the direction Of Mr. +. Dellipane, viii produce
Trial by jury" at Humans Hall, corner of
Howard aud TweBty-irst streets, on Monday
evening, June IL. This society has now been
In existence about six years and numbers sixty
members. Its principal Iaison d'etre is for the
pui pose OF practice in music, but the young
gentlemen and ladies' composing its member
snip are always ready 10 unite 10 giving a per
torrance for The benefit OF some useful CLARITY
IL Is useful Institution worthy OF encourage
meut by the public
The morning call., 1894-06-03

Sydney Cowel. comedienne we'll known to the
San francisco stage. wrote an interesting book
called thirty Years :Among the Players"
WnIch was published by the HarpeTS, New
IOllOWlng may be found relating to the estimaDle
woman and excellent actress Mrs. FarreD. who
i nss JUST passed from this world to the next:
Mrs. Russell and her charming daughter are
SUN ornaments TO the Stage. The daughter
married my worthy friend, George Percy
years. the principal attraction of Ludlow and
Smlth'S company. The expression of sincere
regret at the yearly departure from ST. Louis Is
welcome her at New Orleans. The amiable
woman and the talent actress were never
more happily blended than when nature
who knows her loves her the endearing fresh
ness OF childhood still seeming 10 adOrn the
weII'borne duties Of wife and mother.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
The MacdOnough.

Stuart Robson and company will, commence
ing Tuesday, June 8. appear at the Mac
dOnough Theater across the bay for tour nights
giving during the engagement "The Comedy of
ErTors," Leap Year." nd "Tbe Henrietta"
seats are now on sale. On June Is, @ and 20
Hallen ana Hart Will follow with the latest
success, The Idea"
The morning call., 1894-06-03

eral new features, including a Kaleidoscope
dance. entirely new in this country. will be in.
trOduced in the famous "Brocken scene"
where Mephistopheles calls his demons together
for the Nv alpurgis night reyel." BewildeTing
electrical effects, gorgeous scenery and weird
and beautiful costumes will do much to make
the piece a success. The bOX-of1ice will open
To-day, when seats can be secured in advance.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
DaYidSon-Ausfin.

Dore Davidson and Miss Ramie Austin will
open at MorOscO's Grand Ope a-house in a
great melOdramatic success called Dangers
Of a Great CITY," by Oliver North, for one
week, CONNIE nclug tomorrow (MOnday) even
Ing, June 4, supported by the capable Morosco
stock company. This drama holds the
record Of doing the most remarkable
business ever secured in Indianapolis In
the history of any of the theaters OF that city.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
From Roster and Balls.

The London Burlesque Company is billed for
the present week at the Grove-street Theater
n monte Cristo Jr." This piece was pro-
,uced by the London burlesquers at Roster and
siaI,s. New York City, and there enjoyed long
lnd successful run. George 7. Murphy, the
The morning call., 1894-06-03
IN AN INSANE ASYLUM.
John T. Davis Sued for His Wife's
Board

Suit has been flied in the Superior Court
by st. Vincent de Paul's Institution fol-
the Insane. situated at st. Louis. No., tO
recover $1,000 from John Z. Davis.
1t is charged that Davis had his wife.
Mary A. Davis, placed in the asylum and
promised to pay S15 week for her board
and 500 year for clothing. Since De.
cemb Der %, 1891. Davis, it Is charged. has
not paid a cent toward his wife's support
and her bill now amounts to $1,000, to re.
cover which suit is brought.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
Albert Mever,s Migwam

Is doing land Office business with Gus HTlrs
world Of novelties which has revealed hereto
fore unknown possibilities in animal training
Professor Norwood has menagerie of mon
keys, dogs, eats and deer that do eyerytbino
but talk. here are dogs In this collection mar
beat the boneless man in contortion acts.
The morning call., 1894-06-03

new manager of the Grove, says that the seen
cry, accessories and costumes of the present
production will be fully equal to those that
marked the travestie when originally presented
10 the Eastern public. The business of this
theater is improving rapidly and with such an
attraction as "Monte CriStO Jr." II is sure TO be
still further accelerated. Full houses ana we'll
pleased audiences viii no doubt be the agree
able features of the time. The usual matinee
to-day with "A Sure Thing"
The morning call., 1894-06-03

Decken & Talbot, managers OF the Indianapo-
lbs Grand Opera house c0TIIIm this Statement
In a letter given under their own hands
CAST.
Ruth Fielding, young girl.
Inc bend -'....si - Miss Ramie Austin
Sister Alice, sister OF charity.
Edmund Vaughn OF the Cen
trai Detective force.
Marco Moline, an italian -, ~
couuterteiter..........- o.. '-A' D"i0 bdNiusOh
slippery lsaacs, a Hebrew
peddler....-- -......-.j
George Fielding, wreck Of Wall street,.
...... .....-----.. -.......-.-. Wright Huntington
Arthur Melton Maiden lane amond broker
j. Bierson
9s1rk Lany ............... 49,. T. j. Holden
Larry Lunnion, from the could SOd"-ssI am
sur am. .....s.......- W. + du NaUl
Doc hnuckleDy. xiii OF cure, mostly Kip.
.-...--..-.- tharleS W. Swain
Inspector Banks, chief Of detective force.
::................ Carl Smith
recommendations NJ. Hermance
Terry the TOugh...-................H Harry Benr.mO
Policeman sleeper on duty. -..,.... FREQ Williams
Samson. a hotel bell honper..... Bobby Grover
Mabel West Crook, the bankers heress -.
....--...... Lucille la Verne
Mother Thunder. Bowery lodginghouse keeper
uiia Blanc
The WRECKS of Wall street; wife's decep-
ton and a husbands faith a shattered heart;
tnenGller with all the active and passive crimes
thai exist in he sociology OF metropolitan life
20 10 make up the business OF this great melo-
dEama 1t is fun OF excitement from beginning
800
The morning call., 1894-06-03
"Faust" at the Bush-Street.

The Bush-street Theater will reopen to-mor-
row (Monday night, when the wilkins ORA
matte Company will revive Goethe's great mas
terpiece, Faust" for one week. The play, as
The morning call., 1894-06-03
SILKS, vELvETS
AND Pushes!
AT PRICES NEVER
BEFORE REACHED.

22-inch STRIPED SATIN DUCHESS,
light and dark colors, Tor street
and evening wear. reduced from Enn
q to--------,- .--...-- ..--.-- JUU
$50 pieces BLACK AND COLORED
MORE SILK, reduced from 81 En-
500 pieces BLACK AND COLORED
CRYSTAL SILK, reduced from 81 E0.
and 81 % to ................... JuG
22-inch CHANGEABLE MERVEII-
LEUX SILK, reduced from 81 En-
TO-. -............. Jul
300 pieces EXTRA FINE QUALITY
JAPANESE SILK, all shades re- 0E
duced from 65c To ......... 10l
100 pieces FINE QUALITY COL
ORED SATIN, reduced from SOC nE.
TO-. UlJ
% P5sSss from 9 E5s % ND SILK SIC
2S-inch FIGURED INDIA SILK, new Or
designs, reduced from 81 to..... 0JG
hLa dSesd h rom s. % SS % SILK S100
DAa duced t from $40 MoihE SiLA' re- S125
The morning call., 1894-06-03
A Scottish Night.

"Rob Roy. or the Aud Lang Syne," grand
spectacular production after Sir Walter Scott.
The morning call., 1894-06-03

Part Sixteen Of "PIcturesqus Cali
fOrnia" will be ready tomorrow. One
coupon and ten cents secures it.
The morning call., 1894-06-03
0RPHEUM.

URPREUM.
O'Farren St, Between Stockton and Powell
SAN FRANCISC0'S GREAT MUSIC HALL,
To-Day Sunday, Matinee ana Evening.
Positively last appearance of the Whistling
Prima Donna,
Mrs ALICE j. SHAW
And the Unrivaled Vaudeville COMPANY
Matinee Prices-Parquet. 25c; Balcony, 1Oe;
Children, Zoe. any part
Evening prices-Reserved seats. Csc; balcony.
10c: opera chairs and box seats, SOC.
MON DAY, June 4-Direct from the East. IR-
WIN BROS BIG SHOW. 25-Star Artists-25
GROVE-STREE THEATER Matinee to-day
Sunday and evening, "a Sure Thing" Monday
June i, "Monte CriStO Jr. ieS IT'S
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PEOPLES PALACE MUSIC HALL,
Sw. Corner Eddy and Mason Streets
CLIFF PHILLIPS. ........--.. L eSSee and Manager
The Finest Music all in America

WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, JUNE4.
AN ALL-STAR SHOW.
AN UNRIYALED COMPANY OF EASTERN and
EUROPEAN CELEBRITIES.
The musical wonder, Frank Latona the origin
musical tramp; New York'S favorite singer Miss
Annie Whitney, descriptive vocalist: the reigninp
sensation the Sisters BAILEY, singers dancers and
Character change artists; return of the favorite,
Miss Mabel Hudson, prlma donua soprano: the
charming artistic, Miss Sadie Dewey, Partisan
novelty dancer; Dig hit, MISS Minna Gilbert late
OF the Alhambra, London. in conjunction with oDr
usual strong vaudeville show.
Performances every evening from s to l p NJ,
Saturday, . 2. NJ. to A. NJ. Matinee Sunday at Z
NJ.
FREE-ADMISSION-FREE.
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The Late Mrs. Farren.

Joe COwell. the comedian aud father OF
The morning call., 1894-06-03
Ned Harrigan,s MMnIIinansn

The New York correspondent OF the st.
Louis Post.Dispatch, May "a, recalls the fact