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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
MEETING VOETTA AND ALFREDO IN THE BRILLIANT BANQUET SCENE

technique, that "Traviata" becomes of artistic value. Last night Melba reim- mortalized it. You felt that it was a piece written to sound the perfectionS of her perfect vocal instrument. Ger tainly Melba can sing greater parts than ViOletta, parts wherein are vital music and strenuous dramatic unities; but I doubt if there is one other in all opera that tempts the spOntaneity, lis someness and polish of her vocalism to a finer triumph. Once free your mind of the idea that Violetta is Camille that "Traviata" bears any relationship to one of the strongest emotional dramas that ever came out of France, and Melba gives to this fantastic part an identity that is absolutely unforget- able.
 The company with which Messrs. Damrosch and Ellis have rrounded Melba is neither more nor less than anticipated in touching on the season last Sunday. RimbOni, with a good band of hirty-eight, proved himself an admirable leader, sure and magnet ic without being in the least tempes- tuous, and directing with quiet author ity and remarkable refinement.
 The chorus seems to have been re- cruited here, if l am any placer of facea c, and it did it's uneXacting work very de- gently. And the scenery is not making It's nrSt appearance at the California. Campanari was almost an ideal Ger mont. His barytone is warm true, and his tone beautifully round except for a few slight affectations.
 Salignac turned out to be not much bad Alfredo after all. He wore his clothes with difficulty and lodged the key now and then, but on the whole he was very comfortable if not entirely worthy tenor.
 However, it was not the company but Melba that the town went to hear;
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20

less faces, no fabulous jewels, no gor geous gowns.
 A few welcomed the great singer in attire of rustling silk or glimmering satin, but the majority had its Sun day best on with an added frill or jewel as a sort of concession to the great event.
 The California is not a house that, managerially speaking, dresses prettt- ly." Gowns must be more than gor- geous, jewels more than ordinarily brilliant, to make a showing at the Bush-street house.
 The fringe" that lined the auditori- um and filled the lobby to overflowing Ioomed up beautifully Lines of swal- low tails and gorgeous shirt fronts leaned gracefully down either side of the house. which was dotted here and there with an enduring music lover in handsome toilette and fetching Easter bonnet.
 The dressing was not governed by seat location. Way down to the front. within an arms length of Bimboni's baton. the tailor made girl enjoyed the songstress' dulcet tones, brushing her we'll starched cuffs against the fair arms and gleaming shoulders of a vi- sion in pink tulle. Even the sailor hat was present and bobbed with enthusi- aSm to the measures in Verdi's TraVi- ata.
 The same diversity of toilette pre- vailed in the upper realms of the house. In the gallery, side by side with the outing suit, the dainty silk gown and fluffy chiffon corsage met on equal terms in the common love of art and music.
 As with the dressing, so with the ap- plause. Smashing all traditions. the gallery led not in the inspiring greet ing to the singers, but palm met palm in delightful discord intermittently and
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
Session of the Grand Lodge of Cali fornia-Grand Officers Are to
 Be Elected To-Day.

The first meeting of the eleventh an- nual session of the Grand Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor was held yesterday in Pythian Castle, Grand Pro- tector Mrs Belle w. Conrad in the chair
 The reports of the grand officers were presented and referred, after the com mlttee on credentials had certified to those entitled to seats.
 In her report the grand protector stated that while the order in this State had not made any remarkable advance dur ing the year it had not retrograded, and that financially it was in better condi- uon than at the previous session. In her report she also stated that Berkeley and Seal Rock lodges had surrendered their charters and that the secretary of the last named lodge had departed for the East leaving the affairs of the lodge in q deplorable condition, the minutes not haVlng been written up and there being dehciency in his cash account; but that nothing could be done as he was not un- der bonds, as the lodge should have re- qulred him to be.
 The time of the afternoon was taken up in the discussion of the reports. At Il O clock this morning the election or grand officers will be held. For the Of flee of grand protector there will be three candidates-H. C. Traphagen, Mrs. l.. d.. Wheelock and z. T. Whitton, and for will tender his resignation, there Will also be three candidates-Mrs. A. Graf, H. w: Quitzow and A. Gompertz.
 On Monday night the delegates. were entertained by Aurora Lodge and last night they were entertained by West End Lodge.
 During the day the Grand Lodge. re- ceived a telegram of congratulation from Supreme Protector l.. B. Lockhard
 The supreme protector contemplates moving his headquarters from Bradford. Pa, to Toledo. Ohio, and after the lst of May the publication of the Sentinel, the official organ of the order, will be In the vicinity of Chicago instead of San Fran cisco.
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and the performance from beginning to end was her personal victory
 I can recall but one episode in her singing which was not wholly satis- flying, and that was in the "fors e lui," where her voice sounded clouded almost to dullness, but she recovered herself in the recitative that follows and traced the fancy work of the "Sempre Libre' with untarnished sparkle and unimpeachable execution.
 From then on through the second act, with the most fragile mezzo voice to the passionate duet with Alfredo and the closing trio, and then the "Addio" and the Trovatore-like duet of the last act and the final death scene-to recount these in detail would be .one long catalogue of praise.
 AS to the supremacy of Patti or Melba it is a matter of lenses; there was but one Patti, and there is but one Melba. ASHTON STEVENS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
AND STILL THE
 WAR GOES ON Loos' Letter, Caustic and Cruel, Criticizes
 Clarke.
Was Never a Super and Has Only Managed One Cheap
 Show Up to Date.
One Way of Getting Stage Parapher- nalia Over the Road With Little
 Expense to the Management

If the man who wrote What Happened to Jones" would take a week off and tell what happened to the man who told what happened to Jones he would turn out a comedy that would be replete with ridicu- lous complications and confusing situa- tions.
 It is now over a month since the first one of Clarke'S great aggregation of planitary attractions drifted into the city and told her tale of woe, and ever since there have been periodical rOaStS of the eccentric manager by different members of his once-famouS company as they have arrived in the city from parts where the grass was shorter. These interesting and instructive articles, whenever they have met the eye of Clarke have been Vigor- on. first one side obtaining the advantage and then the other:
 The following letter, which is self-ex- planatory, is the latest thing that has oc- cured in the Situation:
 SAN FRANCISCO April 19, 1898
 City Editor of The Call-Dear Sir: Mir. Clarke (com(m)edian) states in this morning s Call that (his manager) was super for MT. Frawley l wish to say that I was never in MT. Frawley's employ, and that haven't even personal acquaintance with MT Frawley. I have been a manager for the Frohmans pre- vious to my unfortunate alliance with Clarke and his is the first cheap show with which was ever identified. "Charlie's Aunt, "Jane,' etc. represent the character of the shows I have been with.
 The real meat of Clarke's starring failure has not been published yet. For genuine sen sations criminal libel suits, etc.) it can't be beaten as any member of Clarxe's company, except Charles Charters. who was discharged for drunkenness and reinstated and, is conse- quently silenced, will tell you. MT. Clarke made the members Of his company pay their own fares from Salt Lake to San Francisco shrewdly got their tickets into his hands and checked his excess baggage-scenery, etc.-into Frisco on their tickets against their remon- strances. You may quote me unreServedy for this statement intend to sue Clarke for my fare. R. BEERS LOOS. : Late Manager of the late Harry Corson Clarke.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
A LITERARY AFTERNOON.
Mrs. Steele Will Discourse on the
 Great Pyramid.

The many friends of Mrs. William An drew of 646 Fell street will have the rare enjoyment of a literary afternoon with Mrs. Esther B. Steele of Elmira, N. Y, on Friday afternoon next.
 Mrs. Steele is a woman of wide experi- ence and a well-known litterateur. She is the author of a well-known work on as tronomy, and several of her works are now used as text books in the public schools and other institutions of learning. The subject of Fridays discussion is Tn the Kings Chamber of the Great Pyra- mid and Mrs. Steele is familiar with this, not only from study but direct per sonal investigation. The event is one of those rare ones in society which combines amusement with a distinct broadening of the intellectual scope
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
WRECKED IN 4
 DEAD CALM
Two Vessels Drift To- gether Off Black
 Point.
The Garfield and Inveran- say Meet in Mid
 Stream.

in the calm waters of the baJ last night two vessels drifted together and narrowly escaped becoming a total loss under circumstances so unusual as to be cause for comment
 The schooner James A. Garfield. Cap- tain Franke, was coming in on the flood tide with light wind. When off Black Point she was suddenly becalmed. .ren- dering the rudder useless. Despite all efforts she began drifting and soon ran afoul of the British bark Inyeransay The two vessels struck with that hor- rible rasping sound which strikes ter TOT to the hearts of the most seasoned mariners, and in a few minutes both were badly wrecked
 The Garfield lost her jibboom and fore rigging and the starboard cathead was completely carried away, besides which considerable damage was done to her decks and starboard sides. The Inveransay had her main and fore rig ging carried away, lost her starboard light and considerable damage was done on her decks. A boat 23 feet long which she carried on her decks was ground to pieces, and not a trace of it could be found after the two vessels were separated.
 This was Captain Franks first voy- age as master of a schooner and he feels very sore over the accident, al- though, owing to the peculiar circum- stances, it is thought little or no blame can be attached to him. The vessel was becalmed and totally at the mercy of the tides. The Garfield was four and a half days out from Grays Harbor, and carried cargo of lumber consigned to the Simpson Lumber Company of this city.
 The Inveransay arrived from New castle on March 15 with a cargo of coal and was to have left to-day for
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
SOLDIERS WILL ENTERTAIN.
Military Exhibition That Will
 Serve a Patriotic Purpose

The entertainment to be given by the First Infantry, National Guard, at the Mechanics Pavilion next Friday evening will be thorough demonstration of actual soldering. It will be a strictly military exhibition, with musical and dancing features added. and the local soldiers will surprise the public by their eh1clency in drill. maneuVers, etc. The twelve companies comprising the regi- ment have been practicing for weeks, and fully 1000 carefully drilled men will partic- lpate. There will be interesting features aslde iGd1e ron the main display, and the witnessing the process of preparing a camp meal. It will be novel and most Interesting. as well as instructive, exhi- biuon. the like of which has never been seen in this city. The admission price is 9 cents P o AS
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
BALL-ToSSERS STRIKE. Seven Were Said to Have Been Drop- ped From the Gilt Edgss.

SACRAMENTO. April 19-It was re- ported late tonight that seven n,er,har. of the Gilt Edge Baseball Club of tba pa. citic States League struck for higher wages to-day and were summarily dis charged thg by Manager Krlpp, who ordered they did. Kripp is alleged to have told the discontented players that he couid hnrr Illl thelr a places aces with better men in an are Harvey and Doyle, pitchers and Soanhleyi sta ne is catcher. Manager Kripp could
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
WHO w ERE THERE.
Music Lovers Of All Degrees Crowded the House, One in
 Their Appreciation of Art.

Members of the younger generation who have been fed on the glorious tra- dition of a Patti night" seem doomed to disappointment or the sadder all formative of letting the splendor and glitter which is always associated with the diva's name degenerate into le- gend.
 Melba, the acknowledged queen of song, opened at the California last evening and everybody was there to greet her. But there were no price
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
WANTED WHISKY BADLY.
L. Laird Ordered Two Barrels and
 Tried to "Bunko" His Dealers.

L. Laird was arrested last evening by Ofhcer w. J. Smith and charged at the City Prison with attempting to pass a
 bogus" check. While bargaining for two barrels of whisky with Mcleod & Hattie. ol3 Market street, check was presented on the Bank of Bakersfield for the sum be out of the general order, and the off cers were notified. which ended in the
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20

citizens. Also that they indorse the ao tion of the corporations and employer who make provision for the retaining O may be called away in the service of thei. country either as volunteers or as mem bers of the National Guard, and of tn
 nance of their families during their ab SPnCP
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
Death of Dr. Rappin.

pr. G. F. Rappin, who died in this city on the 18th inst. at his residence. was one of the oldest physicians in this city, having been in active practice for over thirty years He was charitably in. clined and for years had practiced his profession without great deal of com pensation. He leaves family which is highly respected by large number of friends and acquaintances.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
News From the Mission.

New spring carpets just received: Ak ministers, g cents; tapestries. 55 cents; best linen warp mating, 20 cents; china mating, 10 cents. In the curtain depart ment finest assortment of drapery goods; portieres and curtains away below down town prices. Best drapery silk in plain or fancy colors, 8 cents per yard. Patio sien Company. corner Sixteenth aud Mis- sion streets.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
Merchants Grow Patriotic.

There was an enthusiastic meeting of local merchants in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday and sev- eral patriotic speeches on war topics were made. In conclusion short resolu- tion was passed to the effect that they sustained the administration in the pres ent war crisiS and gave their hearty sup port to the spirit of patriotism in our
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
Stole Some Clothing.

Burglars last Monday evening entered the residence of Thomas Chadbourne at 1H Hyde street and stole a miscellaneous assortment of jewelry and wearing ap
 parel. An entrance was effected through the rear windows 9-.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20

Galvahuamo with load of grain The accident will prevent her sailing, and it will be some time before the damage can be repaired
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

KEARNY AND WASHINGTON STS.-RE. AA modelled and renovated. KING, WARD & CO European pan Rooms Soc to $I 50 day So to SS week $S to $30 month. Free baths; hoi and cold water every room; fire grates in every room; elevator runs all night
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
A WAR WITH SPAIN

would find Uncle Sam putting the proper finish on Alfonso with ease. It isn't so easy, though, to find laundry that can finish off a shirt, collar or cuff in such an artistic manner as we turn out every day. The snowy whiteness and fine fin ish that characterize our work is it's best recommendation, and you will never entrust it to less ex- pert hands.
 United States Laundry,
 Office, 1004 Market street,
 Telephone South APO.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
Fire Near San Lnsa

SAN JOSE. April 19.-The fine residence of w. G. Cotter, on Saratoga road. south- west of this city, was destroyed by fire sdleo snis forenoon. Loss, $5000; insurance
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20
KNIGHTS AND LADIES.

and large amount will be realized for the Irish hall
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-20

RING & BAKER, 1902 Market street sell STANDARD" shirtS
The oasis., 1898-08-20
An Elegant Home.

The new residence of Mir lgnacio Bonillas, at the corner of Information al street and Calle de la Plaza del Trece de Julio, is now completed, ard one day this week THE OASIS scribe was shown through the structure by MT. J. Vandervort, the architect and contractor. The building. which is of brick, is in the Eastlake style uf architecture and interior decora ion, and Is commOdiOus, rOomy. and con venient in every particular.
 Entering from the street the visitor is ushered into the reception hall. 14Xl9 feet in dimensions, on one side of which a broad stairway leads to the upper floor On the right at the foot of the stairway, is the entrance to the parlor- large, handsome room, 16x2l feet in dimensions. lmme- diately back of the parlor is the dining room l6xl6 feet. Sliding doors between make it possible to throw both dining room and parlor into single handsome apartment 37xl6 feet in size Paneled door, in the wall of the dining room open into a china closet, and through another door passageway leads tO the kitchen, to the left of which passage way is a pantry, conveniently ar ranged with drawers, flour bins, sugar bins, etc. The kitchen is l2xl2 feet and arranged with all modern applan ces.
 From tbe reception hall to the left the visitor enters large room l6xl6 feet which will be devoted to the professional use of Engineer Bunillas, as an office and library, and in the l rear of that room is large bed room l4xl4 feet, with large closet From | this bed room, the dining room and kitchen doOrways open upon a broad porch which fills the angle at the rear uf the building
 In the second story are four bed 1 rooms, each l6xl6 feet iu dimensions and large bath room The bed l rooms are all fitted with stationary. [ marble wash stands, and the house iS lighted ny electricity throughout. MI the wood work inside is Of redwood natural finish, giving very baud some and pleasing effect.
The oasis., 1898-08-20
Dr.. W. R. REGISTER,
Chief Consulting Physician 10 the New Cure Medical and Surgical Institute al Hot Springs, Ark. is at the MonteIuma,
 and Will Remain Until Wed.
 nesday, August llth.

The Doctor Is d graduate ot two
 leading medical colleges, with two years association with eminent spec ialists in New York aud Philadelphia. Also i've years experience and assoc iatiOn with leading specialists at Hot Springs, Ark. He Is discoverer and proprietor of New Cures for diseases Of the bluOd, tumors, ulcers, cancers, and all manner Of sores and luiama- tory conditions Also tue originator "f new system of treatment for DISEASES OF WOMEN His extensive experience, With the advantage Of combined skill, from his associates, guarantees to the sufferers in N0galeS the very best known treatment in medical science. He wishes it under stood that he is not patent mediciue fakir or travelling ''quack' with no established headquarters, but re. presents well established institu- tion at Hot Springs, and branch of two years standing in E Paso He has the ndorSemeut of leading citi- zeps in the South and West and many in Arizona. II suffering from any cause call and get an honest ex- pert opinion. No charge for cunsnla- tion or examination. No iDcurable eases accepted for treatment
 Private parlor> at the Montezuma hotel until Aug IT, Hours a. m. Co D. m. and : to 8 D. ID.
 Hot Springs address Cor Ainchita and Central avenues.
 EI Paso address Cor. San Fran cisco and El Pasp streets.
The oasis., 1898-08-20
Attention Republicans.

A meeting of the republican county central committee of Pima county, A. T., is hereby called tn meet at the city hall in the city of Tucson, at 7:3O D. m, August 25th, 1898, for the purpose of taking action regarding the cleo tion Of county delegates to the county convention, filling of vacancies in cen tral committee, apportionment of delegates and such other business as may properly come before said com mittee. CHAs T. CORNELL, R. T MiLLAR. Chairman.
 Secretary
The oasis., 1898-08-20
catarrh Cannot Be Cured
Secretar,

with local applications. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or constitutional disease. and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Halls catarrh cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood mucous surfaces. Halls catarrh cure is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physi- clans in the country for years, and is regu- lar prescription. It s composed of the best tonics known, combined with the hest blood puri6ers acting directly on the mucous sur faces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing ca'arrh Send for testino- nials, free.
 FL CHENEY x co. Props Toledo o.
 sf Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The oasis., 1898-08-20
What County Assessor of E1 Paso, Tex, has to Say of Dr. Register and His New Cure.

Dr. Register cured me in six weeks of malignant sore involving my eye aud exposing d considerable portion of my skull. Was treated by him in February, 1896, at his santa rum in Hot Springs, Ark.
 Am personally acquainted with many cured Of syphilis, cancer, rheumatism, ulcers and stricture Can cheerfully recommend Or Register as skilled expert and thorough gentleman
 " Ii WYNN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-02
GALL FOR MORE TROOPS.
President Mckinley Issues a Proc
lamation Asking for $4,000
More Volunteers.
MAY Be NEEDED BEFORE WAR CLOSES.

More Officers Are Also Needed-ReasOn
for the Call - The Approximate
Quotas by States-The strength of
Our Army when the New Plans
Are Completed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-02

New York, May 2s.-Prof. Charles
Augustus Briggs, D. D., of the faculty
of the Union Theological seminary, was
ordained as a deacon in the Protestant
Episcopal church Friday. The cere-
mony was performed by Ri. Rev Henry
G. Potter, D. d., bishop Of New York.
in Grace church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-02
The House.

Washington, May "a. = In the house
yesterday the senate bill providing for
the payment of volunteers from their
enrolment was passed, as was also a
bill providing that officers of the reg
ular army who may be made staff Of
fcers in the regular service shall not
vacate their office in the regular army.
A bill was introduced authorizing the
construction of five tirst-class cruisers,
ten torpedo boats and Is torpedo boat
destroyers.
Washington, May 25. Bills were
passed in the house yesterday for the
organization of the naval hospital corps
and to facilitate military trials for small
offenses.
Washington, May 26.-In the house
yesterday a bill was passed granting
certain lands TO the territory of New
Mexico for common school, college,
university, charitable institutions, pub
lie buildings, irrigating and Rio Grande
river improvement purposes.
Washington, May 27.-The pension
deficiency bill as amended and passed
by the senate was passed in the house
SNsACAdaS dhN a DlAA " alhCbu AAC III
ternal revenue laws was discussed.
Washington, May 2s.-In the house
yesterday the senate joint resolution
authorizing the secretary of the navy
to present a sword of honor to Admiral
Dewey and bronze medals to the Off
GERS and men of the Asiatic squadron,
in memory of Dewey's great victory,
was passed. At the night session rs
pension bills were passed. Adjourned
to the 31st.