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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Growers AlcaZar.

The last performance of "The Governor"
will be given at Growers Alcazar this even
ing. Tomorrow double bill will be pre-
sented, consisting of Morton's IAN Hon
est Girl" and new curtain-raiser. "My
Lord in Livery"
William Gleason will appear for the first
time at Growers AlcaZar in Morton's
drama, and Lord and Lady Sholto Douglas
will have speaking parts. The new cur
tain-raiser is society comedy, which tells
the story of certain Lord Douglas, who
lays wager that he will obtain an intro
duction to Sir George Amberly's daughter
Sybil and receive a ring from her. Sir
George is expecting a footman. Sybil and
her friends receive warning that the per-
son coming will be Lord Douglas incog-
nito. The ladies disguise themselves as
servants, the real footman arrives and is
mistaken by the ladies for Lord Douglas.
which gives rise to some comical situa-
tons.
The engagement of Lord Sholto Douglas
has proved so profitable that it has been
decided to let him appear in more trying
role this week
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

in the face with all the dash of light
comedian. So satisfied is Leonard Grover
with the box-office receipts accruing from
his new star that he has retained Lord
Sholto Douglas in the Alcazar's employ,
and this week the young man will rise
from the ranks of the supers and break
forth into speech-that is, if he succeeds
in remembering his lines.
The TivoH company needs reminding
that strong line of demarcation exists
between the Interpretation of a graceful
and artistic operetta like the "Mikado"
and the license which is allowable in
vaudeville. 1t is Ferris Hartman in par
ticular who seems to have forgotten that
refinement, picturesqueness and good sing
ing are more pleasing to the public than
horse play and local gags" The latter
arouse the clamor of a certain following,
but theatrical audiences are capricious
masters to serve, and if this young actor
wishes to retain his popularity he will
have to look to his voice, which is be-
coming thing of the past and to his
methods, which are far too farcical
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Baldwin Theater.

Rice's scenic production of 1892" will
appear at the Baldwin Theater tomorrow
night. As usual in extravaganza the his
toric incidents of the period are subordi-
mated to the amusement of the audience,
and from the time the curtain goes up on
the court of Ferdinand and Isabella until
it drops on what Columbus deserved, in
stead of what he got, the fun is said to be
fast and furious.
A number of speciality artists enliven
1892 with skits on recent operas and
with new burlesque acts. One feature is a
ballet, "The Six Daily Hints From Paris, ~
which is said to foretell the coming
fashions. Among the specialt1es are 1.-THE
Chappie," 1.-The Fraulein" and six genuine
newsboys, the young dancer Fleurette and
the Kilanyi living pictures.
The cast includes Richard Harlow, who
impersonates Daisy, Queen of Spain, and
is famous for the magnifcence of his
gowns; Bessie Bonehill the well-known
burIesque actress, and number of other
clever people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Columbia Theater.

Lillian Lewis will be seen at the Column
bia Theater tomorrow night in "Cleo-
patra." She is said to have thoroughly
identified herself with the character, and
the scenery ard gowns which she will
bring with her are suited to the spectacu-
lar character of the drama.
The barefoot ballet in the third act,
danced by six bare footed and bare-lim bed
girls, has given rise to much discussion
it is characteristic dance, introduced for
the diversion of the Queen, and is possibly
historically correct, for the Egyptians
probably danced in their bare feet, as most
Orientals do to-day. The coming produc-
ton OF Cleopatra" contains a number of
spectacular features, among them being
the two tableaux vivants, cleopatra as the
Goddess Isis in her royal barge and the
.'Hymen Sacrum" in the temple.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
The Lobster and the Lady.

A live lobster in the orchestra of the
Harlem Opera-house during recent per-
Torrance caused commotion. The lob
ster was brought to the theater by man
who occupied seat in the fourth row. He
had 1t in the pocket of his overcoat when
he entered but in some way the lobster
managed to make its escape at the end OF
the first act. 1t wandered along the floor
of the orchestra, in and out between the
feet of the occupants of the seats. 1t be-
gan to climb up the shoe of an elderly
woman in the second row, and she jumped
up, shook her foot. and shrieked: "Theres
an awful beast that tried to bite me-" Sew
eral other women screamed, and in half a
minute pandemonium reigned, until a
sharp-eyed usher caught sight of the
cause of the trouble. The lobster lasted
only half minute then.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Tivoli Opera-H House.

The romantic opera "The Beggar Stu
den," by Millocker, the author of the
"Black Hussar," "Gasparone" and other
kindred German works, will be presented
this week at the Tivoi Opera-house. The
role of Symon, the Beggar Student, has
been one of Martin Pache's greatest sue
cesses both in Europe and in this country.
His merry companion, Jan, will be sung
by John D. Rafael, who played in this
opera with the McCaull's Opera Company;
Ferris Hartman will again appear as Gen.
eral Ollendorf, Laura Millard will sing the
naughty Countess Laura, and EmeIie Mel
Vile will be the Bronislava. On Monday
evening, December 16, Won Suppe's famous
opera, "Fatinitza," will be presented, with
Alice earle as the dashing Lieutenant
Vladimir. "Ixion" is the name of the
Christmas spectacle, upon which labor
and care are being bestowed to make it a
gorgeous holiday spectacle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
California Theater.

Robert Downing and his company will
open a season of legitimate drama at the
California Theater tomorrow night. This
actor returns with several new plays, and,
it is said a better company than last year.
He is still supported by his wife, Eugene
Blair.
1.-The Gladiator" has been selected as the
opening play, as it will give Downing an
opportunity of appearing in his favorite
character of Nero. Miss Blair will be the
Neodamia. This is not the drama in which
Mccullough was seen so often. 1t is a
more modern and romantic version of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
At the Ornheum.

Hill and Hall, German grotesque per-
formers from the kindergarten, Berlin,
and Signorita Clotilde Antonio, reputed to
be the superior of all who dance with the
hands instead of the feet are to be this
weeks additions to the Orpheum pro-
gramme. Miss Antonio is petite, grace
full creature, who at first sight looks like
child, but she is said to be transformed
into veritable sprite when she waltzes,
polkas and galops on her hands with the
dash and terpsichorean skill which other
trippers of the light fantastic put into
their feet. She also possesses the power of
balancing herself in all conceivable posi-
tions with only one hand as support.
In addition to these acts the programme
will include the best of the numbers which
proved popular last week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
MAKING IT SIMPLE.
The Learned Judge Was Only Instruc
ing the Good Woman.

The Learned Judge Was Only Instruct
ing the Good Woman.
my good woman" said the learned
Judge, "you must give an answer in the
fewest possible words of which you are
capable to the plain and simple question
whether, when you crossed the street with
the baby on your arm and the omnibus
was coming down on the opposite side and
the cab on the left and the brougham was
trying to pass the omnibus, you saw the
plaintiff between the brougham and the
cab, or whether and when you saw him at
all, and whether or not near the
brougham, cab and omnibus. or either, or
any two, and which of them, respectively,
or how it was. London Telegraph.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Grand Opera-House.

Tomorrow Milton MOBILES opens his re-
turn engagement at the Grand, accom-
panied this time by his clever wife, DoJlie.
Their opening bill, ga Son of Thespis,"
has never been seen before in San Fran
cisco. Iii described by Mobiles, its author,
as pastoral play, relying for its success
on the strength of natural situations. The
leading role, which Mobiles PLAYS, is per-
fectly adapted to his own peculiar methods.
In the commencement of the story he is
rollicking young private secretary to a
banker whose daughter he has secretly
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

are to keep Lord Sholto Douglas, as he
finds that San Francisco continues to afford
satisfactory browsing ground. Last Mon
day he almost suffered from stage fright on
finding himself the observed of all observ-
ers. but as the week wore away his native
modesty and timidity wore away with it,
and by Friday he was able to sit iauntily
on the lounge, put his hands in his trousers
pockets and look the multitud pleasantly
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
GOoD-BY TO STARRING.

MOdjeska Finds Touring the Country q
Fatiguing Exercise.
"Modjeska told me yesterday" says an
interviewer, "that the reason she was 60
ing to give up starring was because she
oisliked travelling, and that she could not
give the proper attention to her art by be-
ing hustled and hustled from one place to
another. This season. she continued, L
will stay in the East and South, and next
season / shall 90 and say good-by to the
West. don't want to go from the stage
forever, but am hoping that we will have
an endowed theater in a very little time,
and would want to join it. For it is in
an endowed theater that we must look to
for our future actors and actresses. A good
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
With Other Eyes.

The New York Press points out that
plays that have earned favor abroad are
by no means certain of success here.
"Woman's Revenge" which ran for year
at the Adelphi, was failure in New York.
"Ghosts" and "a Dolls House," which
created profound impression in Europe,
have met a chilling reception in America.
John abrams" a great London favorite,
was universally condemned in New York.
In this matter what is sauce for the goose
is sauce for the gander. Dixey's "Adonis"
ran for 600 nights in New York, but it
earned only derision in London. Gala
bama" was a prodigious success with us,
vet il failed in England
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
ply says that negotiations are not COM

1t is evident that American theater pat
rons do not care for straight pantomime of
a serious nature. Two most worthy efforts
in that direction have been made unavail-
ingly. The French company that pre-
sented al Enfant Prologue" not long ago
played to disastrous business, and Mile.
Jane May at Daly's Theater has had n SIM
liar experience with "Mlle. PygmalIon."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

Last weeks contributions to the local
stage were tongue-tied young gentleman
with handle to his name and the reap
pearance of Joe Cawthorne, robbed of
much of his reputed jollity by severe
cold. The dialect actor, who only came
for week. is departing with his company
to fresh fields and pastures new, but we
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

married. Just as he is about to make a
confession of the escapade heis accused by
his employer of theft As the crime is not
specifically mentioned the young man
takes it for granted that his marriage is
referred to and admits his guilt. The
complications arising from this situation
are matter for three interesting acts. A
prominent feature of the production will
be series of twelve tableaux representing
scenes in the Civil War;
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

gladiatorial and early Christian times in
Rome. 1.-THE Gladiator" will be given
Monday, Thursday and Sunday evenings.
Thursday and Saturday nights Julius
Caesar" will be the performance, and
"Othello" will be presented Wednesday
evening and at the Saturday matinee.
Next week Victorien Sardou's romantic
drama Helena" will be produced for the
first time in this City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

stock company will dc them good-keep
them from being one-part players. Asso-
citation with players of experience and
judgment will help the younger genera
ton in their art-will help the stage in
try to the other. And so, say good-by to
starring. and will sit down and wait pa.
tiently for the time when the endowed
theater rears its head. Then l will run
forward and embrace it, and be part OF it. "
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

The Tavary Grand Opera Company is
making great preparations for its season
at the Baldwin in February. Theo Dorre,
the charming singer of the organization,
is creating q Juror wherever the company
appears.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

A representative of an unknown species
of bird has been captured at Woodlawn,
Cal. 1t is without feathers, the body Gov
ering being black, stiff, bristly hairs. 1t
has blood-red beak and green feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Marlborough Theater.

From the 18th to the 14th inst. De
Wolf Hopper and his company will pre-
sent wang" and CDR. Syntax" at the Mac
donough Theater. Oakland. Hermann will
appear there on the 18th for one night and
q matinee performance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

with chrysanthemums, presented him with
beautiful gold badge and banqueted him
at their armory.
1t was to be expected that sooner or later
some one would utilize the baseball craze
done SO in "a Runaway Colt"
Fanny Bowman has resigned from the
Frederick Warde company in order to
marry. She was rendered a banquet be-
fore she left in which the whole company
participated. 1t proved to be an enjoyable
affair.
There are all sorts of rumors floating
around about A. M. Palmer. One from
Chicago is that he has closed lease for
the new Great Northern Opera-house in
that city; that he will open it In May and
live in one of the Chicago suburbs. An
other from Pittsburg is that he is nego-
tiating for theater to run in conjunction
with his Chicago house. Mr.. Palmer sim
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

After the performance of 1.-THE Politi-
clan" at the Cleveland Opera-house the
Cleveland Grays bombarded Roland Reed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

Julia Arthur will remain with Sir Henry
Irving until the spring of 1897. Her pres.
ent ambition is to return to America and
play Juliet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Dramatic Brevities.

The two most successful plays in London
this season have been "Trilby' and Will
son Barrett's drama of early Christian
times. Both were first produced in Amer
lea
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

May Twins Western tour in "The
Widow Jones" will open at San Francisco
December %.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

The business done by Sir Henry Irving
thus far during his New York season at
Abbey's theater may be described only by
the word tremendous.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08

Musin and his company will appear with
an augmented orchestra of thirty-fve must
clans, under the conductorship of August
Hinrichs,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
Muslin Concert.

At the Baldwin Thcater tonight Divide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-18
A GHASTLY EXHIBIT.
The Murdered Mans Skull Figures In the
 Hynms Trial,

The Murdered Mans Skull Figures In the
 Hyams Trial.
 TORONTO, May lS,-After some unim- pOrtant evidence in regard to the pOssihil- ity of the elevator weight in tho Hyams Bruthols' warehouse becoming detached from it's hook by accident. tho last and what promises to be the most important chapter in tho Hyams trial began in the opening up ot the medical fight. which will play such an important part in the caSo
 Dr. Cavrn was first called and described how he first saw the body of Wells, The doctor caused sensation when he pro ducod from n bag tho skull of the dead Wells and laid it on the table. His evil dence went to show that the blow inflicted on Wells head had como from two differ ont lines of force The witness also de- clared that tho body of the deceased was in contact with some solid substance whom the blow which crushed in the skull was dealt. One blow had also been from be- hind and in an upward direction. On the whole, the testimony Of pr. Caven fA- vorod the crown. it being their contention that moro than ono blow had been inflict- ed on Wells head.
 Coroner Johnston, who was next called agreed in essential details with Dr. Caven but said he was not sure the blow had been struck from behind Dr Richardson was on the stand when court adjourned. There are la medical witnesses for the crown and 15 for tho defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-18
Weather Forecast.
Showers; warmer; southcrly winds.

Arthur M. Wellington, editor of The Engineering News, died at his residence in New York city.
 Cold weather, accompanied by snow, is reported from various parts of England and from the continent.
 The Spanish steamer Gravina wes lost off Capones during a typhoon. and only two of those on board were saved.
 In tho first race of the Thames yacht races Mir. A. B. Walkers Ailsa was beaten by the Prince of Wales Britannia.
 It is stated at the navy department that the Meade case stands where 1t did with out any change since the action of Satur- day.
 Lizzie Davis, poor woman. apparently half crazed by poverty. made q desperate attempt to jump of the Brooklyn bridge but was prevented.
 Dr. Richard Dubois Traver. one of the oldest and best known physicians in Troy, N. Y. took a large dose of ohloral by mis- take and died shortly after.
 Postmaster General Wilson has revoked the fraud order issued by Mir. Wanamaker whom postmaster general against OK Mayer Daniel F. Boatty, th0 piano and organ HaanufAeturor of Washington. ". 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-18
RUGGED HARRISON.
Newark Woman SuffraGiSts Caused the Fl
 President tO RIush.

Newark Woman SuffraGlSts Caused the Ex-
 President to Blush.
 NEWARK. x. J.. May l7.-Something not on the card occurred when ex- Presi- dent Harrison was about to leave the Els sex LyCeum in this city. He had bowed to the plaudits of his friends on the platform and was retiring to his carriage when fully 50 women, Colonial Danes and Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, who had been attending the Historical society s an niversary. mado a rush for him.
 'Oh, Mir. Harrison, " cried oLe, batting him playfully on the shoulder with fan. you will favor female suffrage. won't you?"
 And you'll sec that we voto in le96"' whispered a Colonial Dame, placing one hand in that of the general and the other about his neck.
 A tinge of carnino mantled the ex- president checks, and there was a tremor in his voice.
 But how can I'-
 "Oh, yes. VIC know what you would say. pleaded tho dame. the white hand on tho statesman S shoulder still repoSing. But We will elect you in ls96-if we can vote"
 m do what can, ladies, but really my train awaits"'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-18
THE STAMP OF STYLE.

Tho use of ribbons is universal and tho variety to choose from is endless.
 Butter colorcd laccs arc extensively used as n trimming for capcs either of black or colorcd velvet, satin or silk.
 Jet collars arc among the popular novel, ties. They arc used with lacc, crepon, gauge and crimped silk and crape.
 The Dresden ribbons arc growing moro popular and summer dresses of silk and wool will be profuscly trimmed with them.
 Double faced ribbons arc in height of fashion. Some of them have edges of third color but the most of them arc in two shades.
 Ribbon ruchings arc made by plating or 2}9 inch ribbon in box plaits at one edge. This is set upon wide, turned over collars of velvet.
 Collars of ribbon and lace arr in general use. Tho one object in making up these collars is to evolve some original idea ci- ther in shape, trimming or combination.
 Grape surfaced goods of all sorts seem to multiply in pattern. Somo of thcm are durable, while others arc frail. In buying goods of this sort examine the back of tho fabric and stretch it gently. It should bear considerable strain and will do so if of proper material. New York LcdgCr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-18
spnin Tnkcs It All Rack.

MADRID. May Is. The Spanish govern mont has completed its final answer tc Secretary Gresham's dispatch concerning the Allianca incident and 1t will be ca bled by Minister Taylor to Washington. The text of tho reply will not be given here. but 1t Is known to be entirely re- sponsive to Mir. Grcsham's requests and to be in most cordial and friendly spirit. It is understood to disavow the action of the officer who fired on tho Allianca and to disavow the iurisdictional right of Spain over American vessels at the point where the Allianca was fired on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-18
DIVER DENIES TT.
He Asserts That He and Croker Are Stin
 Good Friends.

Good Friends.
 Lo&DoN. May lS,-Whcn asked con corning tho rumors which have been pub lished hcre of break between Messrs. Croker and Dwycr, Mir Dwycr said -'Thcre is absolutely no truth in the re- port that Croker and myself have any difference. We took q training stable to- gether. Our horses arc there. and we were never moro agreed or better friends in our lives. When Crokcr said last wcek that we should scratch all our horses until the lst of August, he probably meant it. but if We see some chance of entering a race we shall of course do SO The horses arc improving daily. I cannot say now what races they will take part in"
 Asked regarding English comments on Sims riding of Banquet. Mir. Dwyer said They are nonsonscal. Banquet Is 6 hard horse to get started, and Sims more- ly used what tactics hc thought would bring him out. Anyhow. concluded Mir DTyor, he won the race" Mr Croker ia out os town.