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the Queens apartments Ferdinand is obliged
to confess that he copied il from a piece OF
paper he had picked up by chance In the room
of the Prime Minister, where he had gone with
the hope OF securing place a. court. lniS
paper was unsigned and. unaddresSed, merely
ending with the quoted woIds, "iOve and mys
terry"
From this confession she discovers that the
Premier has come very near compromising the
Queen. who had evidently returned the note
without comment and concludes that lie Dad
carelessly thrown IL aside. But the fair lneZ
determines TO use the original letter which Fer
dinand has fortunately retained as means OF
Kidding herself of an obnoxious engagement TO
the Marquis OF Herer0s, raise Ferdinand TO her
own station in society and marry him instead
With this letter as lever she makes over
lures 10 the faction headed by the Marquis
which has been plotting 10 bring about the
downfall OF the Premier, and makes conditions
as 10 the anDuilment OF her engagement TO the
Marquis and Ferdinand's prefermeDt, which
for the time being are readily assented 10. The
Marquis, however, turns traitor and at the nrst
opportunity secures the letter from Ferdinand
by force and attempts his Imprisonment with
the help of IneZ he escapes and as per her in
structions secures blank order OF arrest from
the Premier. who grants The request on bis
using the passwords love and mystery think
ing none but the Queen could have sent him.
With this order ana the authority OF lieutenant
OF the guards conferred upon him by the Minis
ter he claps the Marquis Into jail after having
OF course recovered his papers.
The time arrives when the conspirators hope
10 bring about the disgrace of the all-powerful
Minister. 1her spokesman declares TO the
King that some one very near the throne has
been compr Omised by a person then present.
who has written a letter signed ''love and
mystery" Ferdinand shakes in his shoes for
sh er fright. not having The slightest idea of
the motives OF either party, aud watches his
inamOrata anxiously for the cue TO speak.
The King declares that If the possessor, who
ever he is, Will surrender the note he shall be
made captain Of the guards. The Premier
who now sees the plot TO ruin him and guessing
that Ferdinand holds the Matchmaking EVIL
dence, whispers TO him that he shall be made a
major II he hol0S his tongue. The King raises
bis bid to that of a colonel and abide. camp.
Donna lpeZ then speaks up and declares that
she herself is the person alluded 10 and that
the letter about which so much fuss has been
made Is a harmless bllet-dOux written her by
yonDg officer named Ferdinand, and she
shows the copy which he had written her.
Not being able to make IneZ a colonel the King
confers the title upon Ferdinand and all ends
happily.
REPERToRY FOR THIS WEEK.
Tomorrow and Thursday QOth)."The Student
OF Salamanca; Tuesday and Saturday night
THE Three Guardsmen"; Wednesday aud
Friday night, "Ruy Blas"; Saturday matinee
don Caesar de BaZan,"
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remark able performance on the tight wire ex-
GELS anything Of the kind ever seen In San
FIR anciscO. The Morellos with their clever
dog, Bob, proved another strong attraction, the
somersaultlng OF the canine being novelty
rarely presented.
For the week beginning tomorrow night.
Manager Walter has several extraordinary
features, principal among which are Alice Ray
mond, Thomas and Welsh. Mccarthy and Rey-
noIds, and Nahl and Bradley Miss Raymond
Is billed as tie greatest lady cornet virtuOso In
the world, and the press no ices given her In
the large Easter IN cities and in Europe bear out
the high distinction claimed for her. She
is a lady of magnificent stage presence
and high artsJlc merit, and numbers
among her admirers some of the lead
ing society celebrities In both hemispheres-
Her engagement by Manager Walter Is an.
other instance OF his enterprise and managerial
plans, as. like Mrs. Shaw. The whlslling prlma
donna, she Is an artistic who commands her
own figure wherever she appears.
Thomas and Welsh are clever singing and
dancing comedians, and Mccarthy and Key
nolds are entertaining sketch artists. Mani
and Bradley Will Introduce the first series OF
living bronze statuary presented TO California,
and the exhibition is said TO be both novel and
emineDtly artistic.
Next weeks programme Is undoubtedly a
great one and cannot fail 10 meet with the
hearty appreciation OF all who attend.
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When Sadie Martinot Comes

On Monday. December IT, to the California
she VIII bring a new play called 1.-The Pass
port" and b. supported by Max ,Figman with
company The ladies in which are all blondes
This comedy has been enormously stated to re-
semble The Oficial Wife," written by Colonel
Dick Savage. whereas IL is purely original and
taken from incidents that actually occurred to
one OF the authors OF the piece, r. T.. Stephen
son OF London. The latter. while travelling IN
Switzerland with another charming companion
was mistaken by the officials for noted forger
OF the same name, who was also travelling in
Switzerland with another charming companion
1he author only escaped arrest by the inter
ventlOn OF bis friend, Manager Gatty of the
London Adelphi Tbealer. who happened to be
residing at the little Swiss town as Consul
Mr.. stephenson iotted down all OF his auyen-
lures. and with the aid OF his friend, Mr. Yard.
ley, noted English dramaiIst built up what
mas proven very entertaining comedy.
MISS Martlnot has breezy, rafting light
comedy part, just suited TO her charming Der-
sonaity, while Max Figman who is an excel
lent actor and product OF the Quaker city,
Will assume the role OF which the good hearted
but eccentric London manager was the origi.
nal. Inc cast Is strong throughout
MISS MartlnorS rare beauty Is said to be en-
hanced by several very costly costumes which
me recently purchased while in Paris of
Worth and Felix, And about the gowns she
VIII Wedr, Miss Martinez SAYS: "Tbere ara
thousands OF women before whom ! shall an.
pear this season who have not been In Paris
this summer, but by observing my gowns thpv
can 60 home and profit by them, Just as though
IN y had spent their husbands money across
a -N-~0~
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Some years ago 1t was question OF endurance
TO sit nnder This gentleman when he was at
TEN ting the legitimate; now Ii is enjoyment to
listen 10 the intelligent and lucid eXpositions of
character lie gives US as the result Of deeper
insight and enlarged experience. There have
been added 10 his former work an intensity and
precision which IL may be said for want of a
reader illustration is like putting a razor 5
edge upon a stout and Wel-tred brOadsword.
While IL is generally conceded. however, that
IN his stage manner and In the management OF
his voice Keene has passed up very nearly 10
the head OF his class, there are some who pro-
TESS to discover flaws IN his reading-misplaced
emphases and INSTRUMENTATION. In the mat
ter OF emphasis. one Illustration is given by
those who find fault. 1t is taken from his read
ing OF the closing lines Of the first act Of the
printed play of "Hamlet":
The time is out OF iont-O cursed spite
That ever was born TO set it right!
Mr. Keene reads this passage with strong
emphasis on the word 'borD," whereas. the
contention is IL should be on the personal pro-
noun "p'; and for argument: 1t was not
cursed spite that Hamlet was horn, but that, as
a sequence Of his BIRTH II fell 10 his lot TO
straghten out affairs-to cure the rottenness In
Drnmark-this was the cuTSedness OF the spite.
But n'impOrte. Thrre is one among the
many other things to be said in Mr.. Keene's
favor He is an earnest and conscientious
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Haverly's ENTERPRISE.

"Bill Trovatore" having expended its useful
ness with the colored Ministries at The Alcazar
Will be followed by "Tne Black MikadoD-a
rafting burlesque on a burlesque, it may be
called Dy Thomas c. Leary, a well-known
comedlan-to-morrow evening Some twenty
young ladies, handsome in face and of de-
llghtful stage presence, will grace the cast.
Beauty and mirth will 60 hand In hand, There
and the specialties many OF which viii possess
an unlocked for raciness. Havery's Alcazar
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O'NeiII's Talisman.

James O'Neill has been wearing for several
weeks ring, gold band with large car
nelian The head of Edwin Forrest Is engraved
on he stone with Edwin" and Forrest" on
either side The ring was first bought at a sale
of The dead tragedian's effects twenty years
ago and il passed eventually into the possess
sion of James Common Roach, the comedian.
just before VNeilPs recent highly successful
Boston, Roach gave IL TO him, saying: "May it
bring you The luck you deserve and which fol-
lowed Forrest when he wore 1t. Your reap
pearance in tragedy is tit occasion for the
UjF
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One of CampbelI's.

George Osbourne has been engaged by the
Growers and will appear at the Stockweli to-
morrow nigh, together with Lena Salinger In
BARLEY Campbelps "The Galley SLAVE" Os-
bourne will play DR.. Oiphant and Salinger
Cicely Blaine. Miss May Noble, Nellie Young,
Mrs. Fanny Young, Little Mildred. Edmond
Hayes. Francis Powers. Clyde Hess. William
d. Vaul and George Hermance VIII also be In
the st. The Growers pere ct fills, take rest
for while; they have worked hard up TO date,
aud deserve vacation. Reviying THE Galley
Slave" puts one In mind of Its author-poor
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A Manhattan IsIaud Drama.

Mr.. Daniel A. Kelly, supported by Miss Helen
Desmond and. Morosco's Stock Company. be-
gins his second week al the Opera house to =
morrow evening with the "Outcasts OF Great
City"-the great city being New York and the
scene of action lying there and In the adjacent
parts of Manhattan Island, as we'll as up the
Hudson. A synopsis of the incidents shows
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Kremer's New Drama.

"Blood Relations" the new drama by Theo
Kremer, is rapidly approaching completion.
Mr.. Kremer has just returned from success
full engagement in Los Angeles. and is now
putting the finishing touches TO mis- new work.
The plot is startling the climaxes and the
final denOuement striklngly dramatic yet not
in the leasl improbable. The broad lines and
the suggestiveness to which so many objected
10 Mi. Kremer's play OF Church and
Stage" are not TO be found In BLOOD hela-
of Its force, being, 1t is said, intensely dramatic
in conception.
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Miss shindIer's Concert.

A concert OF the highest order was that given
by Miss Caroline Shindler last Tuesday even.
Ing. The young sopranos standard of excel
lence is a high one, and her audience was not
disappointed in the selections she rendered,
which were taken from French, Italian and
English schools, some OF which were heard for
The first time here. Mrs Carmichael Carr, Mr.
Sigmund Beel, Mr.. Harry A. Melvin and Miss
Mary Morse assisted, aud were as we'll received
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Realm of the Spectacular.

An event to which the attention OF all lovers
OF gorgeous scenic stage art has been directed
for some time past Is the coming of the Ameri-
can Extravaganza Company TO the Baldwin for
the holiday season, beginning December o.
They bring ALADDIN Jr.." a spectacular con.
ceit OF one OF the tales of the Arabian Nights"
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A New Comic Opera, Perhaps.
venite double chant). .........

An over-the-bay contemporary calls attention
to the fact that Alfred C. Imhaus, native son
and resident of Oakland. has just completed,
after TWO years. labor, a three-act comic opera
called "Phmbus," left in an unfinished condi-
ton by Professor Raimundo. former orches-
trail leader of our Orpheum Music Hall. The
libretto is written by his father, Louis, well
Enown as an actor, playwriter and stage d.
rector. The scene of action Is laid al Baltimore
and in close prox unity to Washington. ID. C. F.;
the time 1916, shortly after the close of the
war OF 1912. The distribution embraces six
teen principals, with chorus, soldiers, etc. 1t
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Stevens lays claim TO the name Of playwright.
There is a certa in power about "Unknown'
and opportunities for good acting. Darrell
Vlnton, who mas made far reputation In this
city as an actor. will reappear at this thea
Ter In the title role, supported by Kate Dalg-
leish, Kitty Bemour and Louis Belmour whose
recent addition to the company has greatly
strengthened 1t and met with universal salts
faction. With Vinton in the leading parts,
surrounded by such support, the company may
now be considered a well-eQuipped and strong
stock company. "Unknowu" will undoub ~.
edly fill the Grove 10 its utmost capacity, and
bring meet return to The management for the
zeal and enterprise displa yed.
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was proposed to produce the opera In Oakland
for the benefit OF tue Faboa Institution by
ilon Is made 10 give its premier this side OF
the bay In the interest of the Polytechnic. Mr.
interest in this opera. as there are two chafac.
tiers in the distribution that suit them admira-
bly,. The production Will be under the direct
orshIp of Louis g. Knell. The author will d.
rect the stage,
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On Monday, December II, the young roman
tic actor will make his appearance at the Mac
donough, Oakland. Sale Of seats will begin to-
morrow. Monday, at 9 A. NJ. and will continue
every day next week from 8 A. NJ. till p NJ.
Judging fl ON the reserves of first nigbter for
each evening Of this engagement ana the thea
ter parties already organized it has engrOssed
the attention of society people ana full houses
are now assured for each performance.
Following this attraction comes the eminent
tragedian, Mr.. Thomas Keene, III a repertoire
Of Shakespearean plays.
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Another new face Is that OF Frank B. Morton,
the leading harmOnica manipulation OF the
world 1he two additional first appearances"
are Walter Leroy aud Florence Clayton, come
dams, and Harry de Lain. burlesque artist
very catchy song, "Tl Not Stay Very Long
From Thee" which Bertha Kellogg Is singing
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Sarah Couuets With Ellen.

Sarah Bernhardt has been indulging in a
little rhapsody over Ellen Terry, of whom she
declared: ''She is perfectly delightful, and
one OF my best friends. The greatest treat
can give myself, and pleasure to which / look
forward for months. Is TO see her act. She is as
near absolute perfection as one can be. In her,
English dramatic art has splendid exponent.
NOW, I'll tell you the difference between her
ana Mr.. Irving-she is an artist first, aud an
actress fterward; he. on the contrary, is an
actor first. and afterWard an artiSt.n
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cert to take place at the Auditorium on
Wednesday, December 10, when Miss Mabel
Love will appear in The midst of the instru-
mentists as vocalist. The young lady is said
TO possess a fine voice and is called one OF our
local beauties. She Is quoted par example by
those who argue that the finest-looking women
in the world grace San Francisco.
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was impaired so much
that l was unable TO
follow my usual occu-
patton. At last l con-
Guided TO 60 TO san
Francisco for treat
ment. After investi-
eating tue diff rent
treatments / decided
TO try DIR. Ellis meth
odi IL was mighty re-
commended. / did so,
and after only two
weeks he pronounced
me cured. 1t seemed
too gOod 10 be true, so
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good-natured Campbell. who pulled the labor.
ing oar for so many years as dramatic writer
only 10 make landing at last al Bioomlngdale.
"The Galley Slave" Is perhaps one Oh the best
of CampbelPs many dramas, none OF which
occupy the highest plane OF exec lence. They
are virlle aud picturesque for the most part,
however, ana when IN good hands, as In the
present instance, play smoothly.
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One of Stevens.

John A. Stevens unknown" will be pre-.
sented at the Grove-street tomorrow evening
in place of MAY Blossom" which has had a
long ana profitable run. Unknown" is on a
par with Passions Slave" by the same author,
and one OF series OF similar dramas whereby
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Mever,s Wigwam

VIII be rich in attractions this week. The
world-famed cornet soloisJs A Ii. Knoll and
Marie West, direcl from New York, Will do one
of the most remarkable acts ever witnessed on
thisIcosst. 1t is claimed they are unrivaed.
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cradle experience IN try
ing to be cured. / was
advised to go 10 DIR. G.
u. Ellis at 916 Market
street. and shall always
be thankful for the ad-
vice, as he not only
cured me, bur hr did it
in len days. without
pain or danger. his
treatment Is very mild
and skilliul; there was
| no detention from my
business, and l am more
than satisfied. l do not
have the least pain or
=
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Coryphees Do Not Draw.

A New York letter says: weIknown man.
ager OF big extravaganza production said /:
III the coryphees do not stop agltating and
ANNOYING people they will agitaIe themselves
out OF the business. Every manager who has
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ent physicians, who all agreed that [ had no
rupture. l returned nome In July au9 n@ W..
been labOrng hard ever since. but nave nnu ,p
return OF the trouble. / am aoe 10 ~ 1890
any support. feel better than nave Iot e ad
and consider myself permanently cul eu, Iii 9, o
cerely advise any afflicted as was ~ C
DIR. Ellis. for know from personal eAp'''"S
that he can do all he promises
Names of patients cured VIII Do iui-
niahed on applicatIon.
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and am only too glad TO recommend DR.. Ellis
publicly. would advise all sufferers from rup-
ture TO call on him."
Mr. James A. Box, Hettln, Trinity County,
CAL, wr es: II suffered twelve years from a
rupture OF so great a size that 1 could get no
truss that would hold It, and the trusses we're
only an additional torture. MY general health
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actor. There is nothing mechanical about him.
He has no self-consciousness and never passes
into the graDdioqueut either in reading or In
action. He is in harmony with his part what
ever 1t may be, and this gives him ease OF bear
ing and naturaness of EXPRESSION and gesture.
His enthusiasm is infectious and his auditors
catch IL readily.
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ALeyv in Petticoats.

Last weeks bin ut the Orpheum was big
drawing card The audiences were large and
enthusiastic and their appreciation was es-
peclally marked in the case OF Caicedo, whose
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A Notable Concert.

Miss Sadie +. Tibbey, who e1cels as a sIf-
feuse-a name gwen 10 ladies who cultivate
the new art Of whistling. a la Mrs. Shaw-will
give a concert at Maple Hall, Palace Hotel,
assisted by local artists, on Wednesday evening
next December IL, beginning at Sis O'clock.
l he concert is called notable from The fact that
Miss Tibbey will show the excellence she has
attained by whistling Two difficult numbers.
In this accomplishment. If it may be called
such. the young lady is pronounced by experts
TO b. much superior 10 Mrs. Shaw. The pro-
gramme to be rendered is as follows:
Plano solo, "Napon Veneza Gondoiera
Tarantella" Observation-Disclosures. List
Soprano solo, "SevilIeS Groves. .............
.......... ................l. Martyr Van Lennep
Miss Mile Flynn.
Whistling solo, spanish Serenade" o. Metra
Miss Sadie f. Tibbey.
Gam sol, "a, Herbst Blume. ...,.,,.,... Pepper
ooho 'oi' b. Berceuse Sclave. ............ Neruds
DR.. Arthur i. RegensDurger.
Tenor solo. "The Worker. ..........., Gounod
Mr.. Frank Coffin.
Piano solo, "Encourrant". ................ G odard
Professor Martinez.
whisting solo (cello obIigato). 'Alla Stella
Confdente RObaudi". ...,........,.,,,,,,,,.
Miss Sadie +. Tibbey.
Miss Mile Flynn and MIR. Frank Coffin.
MIR. Alfred A. Batkin, accompanist.
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In Wonderland. 100 Market.

There are new faces. At the Vaudeville The
ter. as well as In the Curio Hall, Miss Edith
Bruce, the mind reader will interview visitors
as a solver OF the Buddhist Theosophist, East
Indian Manatma mysteries. Then there Is
Sabra, the human ostrich, who dimes daily on
carpet tacks, broken glass, crockery ana china
ware shaGds ana all such succulent viands.
The spectacular bit OF naval warfare, "the
sinking of the Alabama" may be seen IN addi-
ton to The rest OF the wonders for he first time
IN san Francisco.
Strange to say the Old Maids Convention is
proving success, especially the song:
Dressed in yellow. pink and blue,
Oid
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REPERTORY FOR THIS WEEK,
SaIYini,s New PLAY.

Alexander Salvini, who has made himself
very popular, win open his third and last week
at the Baldwin, beginning December 10, with
his new play, "The Student OF Salamanca" a
place reputed, like Salem as the home of
witcncraft and deviltry in 1910, and which LIE.
sage has made known by his famous novel,
The Bachelor Of Salamanca" The Student
is a very radical departure for Salvini, for 1t is
described as light, almost farcical, romantic
comedy. Its adaptation was made by the ad-
vice of The actors distinguished father,
Tomasso. 1t is taken from the f eDch. Young
SalVini ana Paul Hester are the adaptors. AL
one time it was SalvinPs purpose not TO pro-
duce this play till March next. ana then In New
York. He has changed his mlnd, and Will
privilege San Francisco with the first per
Torrance of the English version In the United
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Trinity Choir Music To-day.

The following programme arranged by MIR.
Louis Schmidt Sr., orgauist and musical di-
rector. will be sung by Trinity Church choir
to-day Sunday December 8:
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STORY OF 1.-THE STUDENT"

Ferdinand MartineIII, an adventuF0us Italian
youth from the University of Salamanca has,
been smtten with the charms OF one Donna lneZ.
whom he finds on coming TO Madrid 10 be lady
In waiting to the Queen of Spain. After many
rebntfs he summons up enough courage 10
write 20 her ana secures an interview. she
admires the temerity of the youth and cordially
Teciprocates his AFT cilon, but she Is very much
annoyed on recognizing that the letter he has
written her is Identical with the one she had
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PROGRAMME:

Overture Hans Herring ............. ..Marschner
Symphony. minor, NO 4...,....,... .Schumann
Symphonic variations. .................... 1code
Scherzo e MINOR .GoIdmark
Ballet advertisement. Henry VIII" salnt-Saens
Friday. Decembar IA. is set aside for a
"Grand Military Night"
An event is In reserve for the symphonic con :