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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23

situational elements. so that the un-
swervable love OF Des Prieux for Manon
and her courtesan-like response and
repud lation are given full sway
against the subsidiary picture OF elgh
teenth century manners and morals. And
though subsidiary, these manners and
morals are utilized with valuable effect by
the composer, who. in the broken and un-
broken choruses realizes an atmosphere
and spirit that are wholly convlnc cling, II
not so deity suggested as in the "Bo-
heme." In fact, the salient differences in
the treatment of the two operas lie in the
touch. "Boheme'' is dainty insinuating,
whereas "Manon" is scored with heavier
hand and the effect accom- pliShed by sheer
color and strength. II one were 10 think
of the technical difficulties of the two
works 1t would be to note how much
greater the strain on both singer and
musician is in "Manon" than in "Bo-
heme." But there are better things to
think on. The mlnuet scene in the second
act, for instance, where Manon is shown
a. her most seusuous and loving.
The music itself in this scene Is almost
Mozartian and by far the most delicate
episode of the opera And there Is gen.
uine comedy effect in the confused scene
that follows, when the old libertine finds
Manon in Des Grieux's arms and enjoys a
burst of capital irony (this part was ruined
in the performance, by the way, through
the antics of Fumagali, who mIstook his
work for acrobat ic farce) and Manon gath
ers up all the available valuables and the
scoundrel of brother joins her and Des
Grieux and there is fast and furious trio
in which he comic anxiety of the brother,
the rapture of Des Grieux ana the grave
concern OF Manon when she is brought
face to face W. .th separation from luxury
are vivid. y contrasted.
The last TWO acts are more strenuously
poetic. although there are moments of ur-
gent prose, in which a fanciful listener
might find even psychological analysis
that gtorlheS the uncomfortable devotion
of D Grieux and gilds the faithlessness
of Manon in the Dathos of her death.
The third act is powerful in both music
and action, and there is a sob of gen.
uiness in the moment OF climax when Des
Grieux is permitted TO join thu ship that
is to carry Manon to exile in Anne rica.
The last act runs Puccini TO the very
limit of his passion. The music throbs;
the earlier love phra es of Manon and
Des Grieux are mourntulIy introduced
again; the entire scene, while excessive to
some extent, nevertheless grips the emo
| tions of the listener until the last wailing
chord from the band.
The Italian company's performance was
ad mlraole, considering the first night and
the difficulties OF the opera. Montanari
sang in sumptuous voice and her actin e
was unhackneyed and earnest-a bit too
earnest in the comedy scene. Agostini
acted Des Grieux in surprisingly good
spirit and he sang well during the first
two acts. He weakened under the str ain
of the third. Cioni made u vital charac-
ter of the brother. The orchestra was
nearly perfect, so nearly that it is safe to
promise perfection for the next perform
ance Of "Manon," which is announced for
Wednesday night. ASHTON STEVENS.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
At the AlCaZar.

Mrs. Pacheco's farce-comedy, "Incog," bid:
fair to be as much of success on Its second
presentation in this city as on the first. When
Charles Dickson played it at the old Bush
street Theater iuwas well received, and this
local appreciation was seconded by the grea
success scored across the ocean during its run
in London.
The favorites at the Aleazar have now taker
it and its present presentation is all that Is tC
be desired. 1t has been improved since its
earlier production and its staging and action
leaves nothing to be regretted IN its changes
Many of the scenes have been frightened and
the whole comedy moves along with a vim
that keeps the audience in a pleasant frame
of mind.
If the appreciation shown by the audience
is any indication of the way the play will go
this week then IL is safe to predict that there
will be crowded houses.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23

ing in the Mills building many of the
permanent organiza tions OF the city and
State were represented.
1t was moved that a committee on pub
licty and promotion be appoin ted. This
was done by Chairman T. ]. Parsons, and
includes Mayor Phelan, Edward Coleman,
Ms. B. Z. Tillman and S. K. Thornton.
Other committees as follows were next ap-
pointed and approved OF by the interested
parties assem- bled.
Committee on parade-J. H Grady, T. ].
Parsons, Peer Tiffany, TREY L. Ford and Sam
uel H. Daniels.
Committee on literary and musical exer.
cises-henry T. Lunsteadt, I. L. Ford and
Mrs. Conrad.
Committee on fnances-Edwsrd Coleman.
S. X. Thornt ton and Samuel Fl. Daniels
Committee of colors-Mrs. Conrad and Mrs
Tilman.
The chairman then appointed as addi-
tional mem bers of the finance committee
Leon Sloss, H. T. Scott, Rudolph Her
rold Moses Greenbaum, Lipman Sachs.
John Ro senfeld, Herman Shalnwald,
William NJ. Bunker, Julian Sonntag,
William CIuff, Thomas Kirkpatrick,
Wendell Eason, J. NJ. Litchtield, B. f.
Lacy. S. F. Thorn, 2. N. Lilienthal and
A motion was made that copy of the
petition for holiday be sent to the chair
man of the Board of Supervisors OF each
county in the State for the signatures of
the people residing in their various dis
tricts. The motion was carried, and this
will be i'm m mediately done.
1t was then decided that all the petit
tions must be in the hands of the Gov.
ernor by Decem ber and instructions to
this effect will accompany each blank
petition. Petitions for signatures will be
displayed at the headquarters of the
various organizations and as many names
| as possible will be secured.
| Jacob Neff will be asked to appoint
committee of five from representatives
of the Miners, Merchants and Manufac.
turers' and Producers associations to
raise $4,000 guarantee to protect the
Mechanics Institute from possible loss for
money advanced TO promote the fair in
the Pavilion.
Officers of the days celebration in this
city were next appointed as follows:
Judge Niles Searles orator, of the day;
John ]. Jewett, president of the California
Pioneers Society, president of the day;
DR.. John +. Morse, marshal, and Eliza D.
Kietb, poet.
Henry T. Lunstedt was appointed sec.
retary of the committee and w. T. Y.
SchencK ass s;stan'.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23

life, and his father feared thatif he once
got the estate into his hands it would not
take him long to squander it. For that
reason he left the property in trust, with
directions that the income alone be paid to
his son.
Young Aldrich finally took trip to the
Hawaiian Islands, and there fell in love
with a haIf-breed girl whom he married.
Aldrich's wife was a favorite of the ROYALTY,
and during the reign of Kalakaua and
Liliuokalani he was an important figure t
the Hawaiian capital. After the revolu-
tion Aldrich took an i'm portant part in the
plots OF the royalists and became involved
in trouble with the Government. He
managed to get away from the island,
however, on the barkentine William Castle
and came to this. city, where he lived in
seclusion.
Aldrich's wife and children will now en-
Joy the income from his fathers estate.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
THE HOLT ESTATE.

a Petition for Letters of Administra-
tiOn Recalls a Story.
The filing by John NJ. Duke of petition
for letters of administration on the estate
of William Holt Aldrich, who died here on
the Goth ult., furnishes the framework for
an interesting story in real ife. Holt was
the only child of William A Aldrich, who
died several years ago, leaving an estate
valued al 800, 600 to be held in trust for his
son. Young Aldrlch had always led gay
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
THE GOLDEN JUBILEE.
Governor Budd Will Declare a
Legal Holiday Without
Doubt.
Petitions for Signatures Will Be
Sent to Every County in
the State.

California will have its golden jubilee in
commemoration of the fiftieth anntver-
sary of the discovery OF gold within ths
boundries of the State
Preparations for weekly holiday and a
gorgeous fete go merrily on, and in a very
few weeks all will be ready for the in
aguration. At meeting held last even
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
AN APPEAL FOR TURKEYS.

The Fruit and Flower Mission VIII
Give a Thanksgiving Dinner.
The San Francisco Fruit and Flower
Mission will give a Thanksgiving dinner
to the many poor families it is aiding in the
struggle against poverty. The mission is
a practical, charitable institution that
does not seek to aid the professional rab.
bic that is continually asking for aims,
but it seeks out those who are absolutely
in need and worthy of help. Not only
docs the society provide many of the ne
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
A HOPELESS WRECK.
johnnie Griffin, the Pugilist, Back A gain
in the Receiving Hospital.


Johnnie Griffin, the feather-weig hit
pugilist, seems determined to drink HIM
self to death as quickly as possible.
Thursday he was arrested for being
drunk and he was in such a state of COL
lapse next morning that he was sent to
the Receiving Hospital and put into a
padded cell. Hewas discharged Saturday
afternoon.
Yesterday morning he walked into the
hospital suffering from the Jim jams"
and begged to be taken care of. He was
in pitltul condition.
Don't put me in a padded CELL" he
pleaded, las 1t will make me worse.
will be quiet, only let me stay here till l
get over this spell and L will not drink ar
other drop again"
He was put in the inebriate ward and a
strong potion was given him to steady his
nerves.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23

pretation. Maud Edna Hall assumes the role
OF Mrs. Buliord, an adventures, and plays IT
very well. Julian Blanc, Nina Gleason md
the rest OF the ladies of the company are well
cast
Pascoe appears as the detective who sets
everything straight. Landers Stevens makes
a very manly hero and Butler does some low
comedy work as the Irish Senator Bert Nor
rison and Frank Thompson acceptably i'll out
the other important roles in the cast.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
Grand Opera-House

1.-The Great Diamond Robbery" written by
Nym Cr1nkle "a. c. Wheeler) and Edward ALI
heid, received its initial perfor man CO on this
coast at Morosco's last night. The play is
rather a heayy one, and called for the full
strength OF the stock company, besides a
numb er of supernumaries The introduction
OF the college students and their chorus re-
celved rapturous applause from the gallery
contingent.
The part of Mother Rosen baum falls to
Lorena Atwood, who gives it careful inter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
BALDWIN,,

'Tn Gay New YORK; entered a rousing Sec
ond week at the Baldwin Theater last night.
The show is full of hustle, picture and smash.
and Eddie Foy Is as popular as he used to be
i'll the palmy days of the Henderson spectacles.
Stuart Robson will appear at the Baldwin
some time in Decem Der.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
ChuteS.

Notwithstanding the dampness the attrac-
tons at the Chutes' Free Thea1er drew large
audiences yesterday afternoon and evening.
George Bird, the "Chinese Am bassador," gives
pocket edition of a Jackson-street perform
ance and he renders a miniature Chinese
drama with all of it's narrowing details and
noise alone and unaided. Toohig, McNslly and
Stegman are funny acrobats, and Adgie and
her lions are still exciting.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
The TlXOIi.

The Tivoli's "Geisha' commenced another
new week last night of the delightful musical
comedy performances that have been foremost
in entertaining the town for the last month
and more. rip Van Winkle" is announced
to follow but the present indications point to
no immediate change.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
The Fannon Murder.

The preliminary examination of W. F. Aus.
tin, charged with the murder of James Fan
non in the City of Gutenberg saloon, was Sc
for Friday by Judge Joachimsen Yesterday
Austin will plead self-defense
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
Ticket Office May Be Moved.

There is rumor in railway circles that the
Southern Pacific Railway will move its gen.
eral ticket office to the Nicholas Luning build
and Sutter streets.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
Captain McMenomy Converses
About the Complicated
Situation.
SMALL DEALERS And THEIR PRICES.
Grasshoppers Scarce in Glenn and
Fresno Counties and Turkeys
Numerous.

Can tenderloin steak be served with
out bone III it2
James Gibson, the cook for Collins. and
who has stood over the sizzling stove for
thirty years. says it cannot be done.
The high price of beef has. in many in
stances, been instrumental in serving a
tenderloin steak with a bone in it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
Columbia.

From gay New York to good old Kentucky
is but the bread h of street. and Mr.. Dszeys
deathless meIodrama continues to prosper at
the Columbia On Monday night I'm Old
kentucky gives way to Louis James in new
romantic play entitled "a Cavalier of
France"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23
ThR OhaHnn.

The first of the new programmes for the
week scored a big success at the Oberon last
night Carl Martens, the well-known director,
will succeed Herr Stark December II. HIS
orchestra will be composed of sixteen picked
musicians.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-23

TEN cents for bottle of Lows hore-
hound cough syrup, AT Sansome st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14
THE GAZETTE.

Ga January 1st the ALEXANDRIA
GAZETTE entered its 9Sth year. Al
ways reliable and interesting, our
valued exchange has lost none of its
vitality, though crowned with so many
years OF usefulness. What panorama
its files would present, what history
reopen Few, if any, of its contempor-
aries have passed through such exci,rg
and fiery ordeals as the old GAZETTE.
Wherever it is known and read its con-
tents have ever been truthful mirror
of what it's editors have believed to be
right. May its career in the future, as
in the past, be one of that marked sue.
cess, which its merits so Justly entit!e
it to epjoy.-Marlborough Gazette.
On the 1st instant, the ALEXANDRIA
GAZETTE entered upon its 9S,h
year. During all that time" says the
GAZETTE, only when the Union army
worse than the British when it took
the city in 1Sl2-seized, suppressed
and finally burnt and utterly destroyed
its Office and all its invaluable contents,
it has never failed on every week day
to give its readers the local and nation.
al news" For nearly full century the
GAZETTE claims to have "hewed to the
line." The GAZETTE is doubtless the
Oldest continuous publication in the
State. The State gives it hearty
greetings, and wishes for it q constant
and perennial youth, as it continues to
put time behind it.-Richmond State.
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE entered upon
its 98th year on January LIST. With the ex-
ception of short period when the office was
destroyed by federal soldiers during tho war,
the GAZETTE has appeared every week day
for nearly hundred years That is a long
time for a newspaper in this country, long
enough to make it worthy of cordial support
in the future. by even clentage of incon-
oclasts.- WdrrentOn Hrginial
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE entered upon
its ninety eighth year on the LIST day of Jan.
usry. The GAZETTE, which is one Of the best
news gatherers to be found anywhere, con.
tiuucs to improve with age May its flu
ture be one of prosperity it'sylcania
Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Seven dodgers were at the station
house last night.
Albert Thoms, colored, better known
as "Uncle Tom," died last night on
south Union street.
Alexandria Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
will hold its regular weekly meeting
tonight. A large attendance is ex-
pected.
Rev. r. L. Carne ct al. have sold to
Mrs. Mary T. Walsh the house and lot
at the northwest corner of Duke and
Pitt stress.
The wharves TO-DAY presented a
dreary appearance. The docks were
full of broken ice and but few vessels
are in port.
Mrs. Pennington, wife of Elder j. J..
Pennington, of the Primitive Baptist
Church, formerly of this city, died on
Tuesday iu Covington, Ga.
There was meeting of Alexandria
Council, National Union, at Odd Eel.
lows Hall last night. Business of in.
terest only to the council was trans
acted.
The annual stockholders meeting Of
the Columbia National Sand Dredging
Company was held at Fleischmann's
Hotel to-day when officers for the en-
suing year were elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

EUcHRE CLUB.-Miss Lucy Lee last
night pleasantly entertained the mem
bers of the Wednesday Night Euchre
Club at her home on Duke streets. Re.
freshments were served during the
evening and the games were well con-
tested. Among those present were
Miss Mamie Rives, of Charlottesville;
Miss Sue Spiller, of Wytheville; Mr..
and Mrs. E. c. Dunn. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Uhler, Misses Roberta Ansley,
Josie Robinson, Carrie Hunter, Katie
Uhler, Ellen Herbert, Mamie French
and Rebecca Dainger6eld. Messrs. c.
r. Howard, +. B. Taylor, c. p. Mimi
gerode, G L.. Boothe, w. j. Boothe,
Chas. Stuart, K. F. Knox, jr., VIM.
Bryant and Albert Smoot. The prizes
were won by Mrs. +. G. Dunn and MIR.
G. L. Boothe, and the consolation prize
by Miss Ansley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14
Stands at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, La, says: CDR Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough. and it is the best seller
1 have" ]. F. Campbell, merchant of
Stafford Ariz, writes: "Dr. Kings
New Discovery is all that is claimed
for it it never fails, and is sure cure
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. 1
cannot say enough for its merits" DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds is not an ex-
pertinent. 1t has been tried for a
quarter OF century, end to-day stands
at the head. 1t never disappoints.
Free trial bottles at E. L. Aliens Drug
Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

YADKIN VALLEY RAILRoAD.-Gep-
eral John Gill, receiver, and Mr.. w. H.
Blackford, chairman of the reorganiza-
ton committee of the Cape Fear and
Yadkin Valley Railroad, went to Rich
mond, Va, yesterday to attend the
United States Court there to day. Judge
Simonton has called together the rail-
road officials and the counsel in the
case to arrange decree for sale. The
road will be sold as a whole, according
to the plan ofthe Baltimoreans interest
ed, and not in three parts, as the New
Workers have urged.-Baltimore Ameri-
r0D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

OPERA HoUsE.-A very small but en-
thusiastic audience greeted the Renard
Company at the Opera House last night
in the romantic melodrama Kathleen
Mavourneen." The play was finely
rendered in every particular. Tonight
the company will render the thrilling
western drama, "Slver LEDGE" and
tomorrow night the bill will be the
famous and ever-popular East Lynne"
Miss Renard will appear in the difficult
roles of Lady Isabel and Madam Vine,
in the characters of which she proves
herself an artist of exceptional ability.
One of the greatest scenes in The
Tornado" the great scenic play which
comes to the Opera House Tuesday
night is the one in which six old tars
are shown clinging to the yardarm of a
ship and shortening sail; while the
mast sways from side to side with the
roll ofthe vessel, vivid flashes of light
ming illuminate the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

CHARGED WITH GAMBLING.-War.
rants were sworn out to-day for the ar
rest of Walter Donnelly and Frank Nc
Learan, white. and Thomas Nelson,
James Banks, Edward Green and Ro-
er Rodier, colored, who are charged
with being concerned in conducting the
policy business in this city. The war
rants are based on information obtain
ed by the police. About half-past four
o'clock fourteen persons were arrested
charged with gambling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

IDLE CONvICTs CAUSE ALARM.-Dr.
Homer S. Bartlett, physician at the
Kings county, N. Y, penitentiary, re-
CARDS with apprehension the mental con-
dition of the convicts in that institution
in case they are not given employment.
He says that he has already noticed a
restlessness on the part of the convicts,
and that trivial matter would start a
disturbance. Warden Hayes is also
somewhat alarmed about the effects OF
the idleness, and is making what prep.
arations he can to keep the prisoners
busy. He began yesterday to have the
cells painted and expects soon to have
plant for making shoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14


GENERAL LEES BIRTHDAY.-The
committee of Lee Camp, of which Mr..
G. j. Wise is chairman, appointed to
make arrangements for celebrating
Gen. Lees birthday, have about COM
pleted their arrangements and the ban.
quet to be given next Tuesday night at
Odd Fellows Hall is looked forward to
with pleasure by all who expect to at.
tend. The toasts to be responded to
are as follows:
General Robert E. Lee-"He only
lives who learns to die"-ChRplain ].
T. Williams.
Johnny Reb-'I see him now, his old
slouched hat cooked DER his eye askew''
-ComradeeJohn w. Daniel
Sons of Confederate Veterans-"The
babies on our block';-Grand Com
mander +. P. Cox.
The Army of Northern Virginia
"They fought unappalled by numbers
and undeterred by want" Comrade
Mi. +. w. Hunter
Stonewall Jackson and his men
''The foot cavalry swift, sure and VIC
torious"-Comrade w. K. Yeatman.
Reading of General Lees Farewell
Address, Adjutant J. c. Milburn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

AFTER 90 YEARS ABSENCE About
20 years ago John Hartman, who then
lived in Winchester, deserted his wife
and two children. Several years there
after Mrs Hartman, hearing of his sup.
posed death, inter-married with G. W.
Newton, at Front Royal, and they are
living at Woodstock now, running q
confectionery and bakery. Tuesday
Hartman put 10 an appearance, claim
ing that he is living in North Carolina,
and lays claim to an interest in the es-
tate of his late son, john H. Hartman.
This is the first that has been heard of
tho truant husband since he left his
family years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

SOMERSET BEAcH,-Mr. Taliaferro
Hunter, surveyor of Westmoreland, he's
recently completed for w. c. Van Hoy,
Of Washington, a plat of Somerset
Beach, located on the Potomac, in King
George county. The plan contains
about ffteerS streets and avenues,
and over two hundred building lots.
1t is expected that substantial wharf
will be erected, and preparations for
building commenced in the early spring,
and that the proprietor contemplates
making it first class summer resort.
1t is about six miles from the court
house.-Eredericks Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

CHANGES AT CoBBs IsLAND.-The
changes of formation of Cobbs Island
since the October storm are reported
as very remarkable, and the rapidity
with which the beach makes and again
washes away is without precedent.
The disintegration of the seward side
of the island from the autumn storms
promised to be rapidly restored until
recently, when the sea began to eat its
way again into the beach, and the
handsome Methodist Episcopal Church
South. built by regular lady visitor to
the island, was undermined last week,
and one end lies in the surf. The life
saving station alone occupies COM
paratively dry spot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-14

JR.O. U. A. NAT the regular meet
ing of J. w. Jackson Council, Junior
Order United American Mechanics,
held last night, one candidate was in
itiated and one application for member
ship received. An invitation was re.
ceived from Thomas Jefferson Council
OF Washington, to be present at theil
meeting on January Goth, when the
D. c. State Council will pay an officia
visit. The invitation was accepted and
it was decided to attend.