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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-31

Among the great masters of the Italian
renaissance the name of Donatello stands
out prominently, for the mans work was
so individual, so essentially appealing and
artistic and so altogether delightful that
1t attracts alike the artist and layman-
the former for it's delicious technique and
mastery manipulation, as we'll as for its
originality; the latter because of it's hu-
manity, Its realism and its delicacy, Of
fering not only the beauty of externals,
but having the inner suggestiveness that
furnishes food for speculation and aualy-
sis. One little bas-relief by Donatello has
a worldwide reputation and common
plaster of paris replicas of 1t may be
found in thousands of households where
even the sculptors name is unknown; but
wherever 1t is 1t gives satisfaction and
furnishes possibly unexpectedly an ar
tistic qualification which few plastic rep
reservations afford 1t Is the little SAINT
Cecilia" the profile of a lovely woman,
with a sweet expression; but with this
simple motive the artist has given a gen.
uine masterpiece that has stood the test
of centuries and remains to-day one of
the gems Of the world of art.
We speak Of the man as Donatello, and
so he is known to the world. In truth his
name was Donate di Nicolo di Betti Bardi,
and he was the son of a wool-comber in
Florence. Italy. where he was born In 1886.
Although the boy could not by hereo!ty
lay claim to any notions of art, his sub
seouent taste for it may be explained by
the fact that at an early age he was taken
into the house of the noble family Of the
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FARCES At THE
COLUMBIA ARE
DULL AND SLOW
" Browns in Town .
for a Week.
J0LLITY AT THE CALIFORNIA
PUMPKIN-CoLoRED BABIES AT
THE ORPHEUM.
"The Conspirators" Still Crowding
the Grsnd-One Week More of
''The Musketeers"
at the Chutes.
JOLLITY AT THE CALIFORNIA
PUMPKIN-CoLoRED BABIES AT
THE oRPHEUM.

The gilded part of our population is
sitting bravely through three farces at
the Columbia. and making a noble effort
10 think that they are funny. Meanwhile
another phase of the population is enjoy
ing five times as good specialues at the
Orpheum and pocketing half the price
that the others spend.
Every one of the farces that has been
presented has had one hit-precisely one
by the Sad Sea Waves brings a gener-
Gus supply of pretty girls with nice little
tUinkling voices. But, pretty as they are,
they cant carry farce, and when one
must, for the rest. listen to wit that IS
not witty and watch business that is not
new, the evening might be better spent
What is the trouble? Is New York so
easily pleased, or do the entertainers
think we are not worth much effort?
Speculate who Will. The fact remains
that the farce season at the Columbia is
now in the sere and yellow leaf and only
two or three funny things nave happened
in its whole course There is one more
chance-"Why Smith Left HON" and If
Smith IS as futile as his predecessors,
then let US conclude that the times are
''By the Sad Sea Waves" lacks the
rattlety-bang that made Hotel Topsy
Turvy" endurable, and it has not the old
prejudice in its favor that helped "A Milk
White Flag" 1t is frankly fiat. 1t does
not make any strenuous effort beyond the
composing OF the programme, to be a
joke, and, simple logic 1t IS not not, 1t is
gives promise during the first act of keep
ing on the safe side of Sis Hopkins and
not OVERRIDING her. much as Sis tempts.
Nonsensei What is the use suppOsing for
a minute that anybody but Rose Melville
could steer safely through the song and
dance? open pops the chance and in falls
Bessie.
The women of the company can't do
anything but sing, and the men can't do
even that. The plot of the farce is the
least thread that a play was ever strung
upon. But you are expected to laugh.
1t may come easier with practice. There
will be almost two weeks more in which
to try. SARAH COMSTOCK.
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Tivoli.

Why do people go into such ecstasies
over productions at European theaters,
when they are able to witness just as
good and in some instances even better
performances of grand opera in San Fran
cisco? A case in point was the production
of ''L'Africaine" last evening. For six
years l attended the court opera at Karls-
ruhe, Baden, one of the leading German
theaters, where Felix Mottl, the cele-
brated conductor, swings the baton. and
l can say with full confidence that the
performance of "L'Africaine" at the
TivoH last evening was superior to that
of the German theater. They had neither
the sOloiSts like Salassa, Avedano, Wan
rell and Anna LIGHTER nor was their
chorus superior to that of the Tivoli
These are facts, not fancies. There is
altogether too much idol worship in this
alteration OF European productions.
Salassa was strictly in his element as
Nelusko, the dusky slave. His dramatic
temperament and his extensive vocal ac-
complishments had ample opportunity to
assert themselves. 1t was a sincere en-
joyment to follow this well trained vocal
iSt in his grand aria during the ship
cal laugh, the intense action and the sub
lime voice blended into a stage picture,
the force of which created a thrill in
every attentive listener. Avedano. too,
repeated his former triumphs an eff
fective heroic tenor in his graphic imper-
ter in the role of the African princess
gave complete satisfaction, because of her
care of execution and delightful inter
probation. G. S. Wanrell in his double role
of Don Pedro and the High Priest gave
further evidence that he is not only the
possessor of a fine bass voice, but is also
a conscientious artist.
ALFRED METZGER
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GROUP OF DANCING CHILDREN.
BY DONATELLO,

friend, but, though he enjoyed an inti-
macy with the sculptor, he never sue
ceeded in making him a fashionable after
the manner of the set with which the rich
man mingled. Once, thinking that Dona-
tello did not dress as handsomely as he
ought Cosimo sent him as present a
rich scarlet cloak, a cap and a doublet.
Donatello wore this fnery but once, and
then he returned the gorgeous raiment,
saying that it made him very uncomfort-
able.
On the death of Cosimo he recommended
the sculptor to the keeping of his son,
who gave the great artist country
house at Caffagiuolo. For while Dona-
tello was delighted at being landed
proprietor, but in the end, after years
ownership, he begged to be relieved of the
burden and responsibility of the property.
Pietro de Medici made him happy by Civ
ing him settled pension, and from that
time he lived simply in a modest house
with his mother and widowed sister, for
he never married. He was a bohemian
in the best sense of the word, enjoying
the companionship of his brother artists
and the mild joys of his home life.
On December 13, 1446. after having been
a long time paralyzed, he died in his own
house, and was buried in San Lorenzo,
where Cosimo already had prepared for
him a sepulcher. Donatelo had many
pupils some of whom occupied important
positions in the history of Italian sculp-
ture. Among them may be mentioned
Bertoldo di Giovanni, Nanni di Antonio
di Banco, Vallano da Padua, Desiderio da
Settignano and Michelozzo Michelozzi.
Some of these initiated the master TO a
surprising degree but none of them
reached his excellence. There is an in
effable charm about all the work of Don
atello that is difficult to describe, but
which is instantly realized, and by the
power of his individuality, the exquisite
delicacy of his technique and the spirit
uality of his OSCILLATIONS, he must be
counted among the very foremost of the
sculptors of all times. Scarcely a painter
or a sculptor since his day has been un-
Influenced at some time or other by his
work, for there are those qualities of sin
cerity, delcacy or simplicity that have
attracted the artistic mind and held it
with absorbing interest Above ALL there
is the wonderful quality of distinction in
everything that Donatello did.
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Orpheunn.

The bill at the Orpheum this week is
an exceptionally strong one and last night
every seat was occupied Among the new
features Louise Dresser and her two
pickaninnies established themselves as
prime favortes. The singing and playing
of the two young darlIies were so good
that the audience would not be satisfied
and they and Miss Dresser were recalled
again and again. Hal Merritt and Miss
Murdock in a pantomimic sketch, Lunch
con at 2" also created a most favorable
impression. Merritts limitations of sharp
ening a knife, saving a piece of wood.
drawing soda water from a fountain and
particularly Of the phonograph were re-
markably clever Jack Norworth, the
singing comedian, was full of jokes and
they took well.
Sada, the violin virtuoso, charmed the
audience with the intermezzo from Ca
valleria Rusticana" and other selections,
and Mile. Lofty in her poses plastique"
was as daringly enhancing as ever. The
other hOidoVerS-Laura Burt, Wright
Huntington and company, Mile. Erna s
trick and musical CANNES and Walton S
gymnast monkeys-completed the attrac-
tiCnS
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MUCH GOLD
TO BE WON
IN FUTURITY
Conditions Of the Great Cali
forrlia Jockey Club Event
of 1902.

The Oakland Racing Association yester-
day issued the conditions for the great
California Jockey Club Futurity of 1902,
which will undoubtedly prove to be one Of
the very richest stake affairs ever con-
tested for in this country. It's broad con-
ditions will appeal to the breeders of the
thoroughbred in every State in the Union,
and with an estimated value of $50, 600 1t
will make California the Mecca for all
horsemen of that year Eighty-seven
hundred and fifty dollars is added by the
California Jockey Club, the same amount
as added in the Eastern Futurity
The conditions are herewith given:
BY subscription of $40 each, money to accom-
pany the entry, for mares covered in 1899, and a
further subscription of s25 each for the produce
will be struck out. and further subscription OF
s25 January l, 1902, or such produce will be
struck out. and further subscription of $50 by
July-l5, 1902. such produce will be struck out
All starters to pay $3.50 additional, all of which
further provided. California Jockey Club to
add eight thousand seven hundred and fifty
Sa5O) dollars. The second to receive $1,000 of the
added money and two-thirds of the starting
money the third $500 of the added money and
one.third ne. Of the starting money.
horse and of the third horse, namely, the owner
of Of the mare at the time of entry, to receive
spectively, whether they be the owner Of the
horse when the takes place or not
Colts us pounds; FLIES and geldings, lis
races Of $500 or one of $4,000. seven pounds OF
four of $500, or two of $780, or one of $4,000
twelve pounds extra. The produce of mares
or stations which have not produced a winner
prior to January l, 1900, allowed three pounds; /;
of both (mares and stallions), five pounds not
necessary to claim the said allowance at the
time Of entry. Maidens allowed ten pounds
Mares may be entered by persons not their
owners, the owner having the prior right If
mare in this stake drops her foal before the
lst of January, or If she has dead. or more
than one foal. or is barren. the entry of such
mare is void, and the subscription will be re-
turned BY filing at any time with the Cali
fornia Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the
produce, with its engagements in this stake
accompanied with receipts for all former pay
ments, the original subscriber will be released
from any liability as to the engagements of
the produce. Should a subscriber or trans
fierce die before the race the entry shall not he
void, provided it be assumed by the then owner
of the horse, notice in writing to that effect
being given within three months after such
demise.
To close January 2, 1900 with r. B. Milroy.
secretary.
To be run in the month of December 1902 at
the Oakland Racecourse. Emeryville Califor-
MIA, out of the Futurity chute, about six and
one-half furlongs. Each and every part Of this
purse to be paid in cash.
(There Will be forfeits.)
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PULLMAN
ON THREE
WINNERS

NEW YORK, Oct 3o-Glenoine. in the
last race, was the only favorite to win at
Aoueduct to-day, the other five going
down in quick succession. Bullman took
the Jockey honors, winning the last three
events. The followers of O'Connor had
bad day, as he did not ride winning
mount.
The fourth race, a handicap at mile
and a furlong, was the best of the day.
Trillo was made slight faVorlte over
Walt Not and Lothario. He made the run
ming up the back stretch and around tne
upDer turn. with Wait Not close up and
the rest Of the field trailing. He went
wide coming into the stretch carrying
Wait Not with him, and Bullman, bring
ing Lothario through on the rail, saved
ground and in hard drive the last six
teenth won by neck from Irillo, VINO
was two lengths before Wait Not. Re
suits:
About seven furlongs-Ben. Hadad won. l. Al
ouette second, Lady Lindsey third. Time,
Mile and a sixteenth. selling-Flax Spinner
TS Five and half furlongs, selling-Cupidity
won. Prejudice second Her Ladyship third
Mi, Nile and furlong-Lothario won. TrIllo
second Wait Not third Time. 1861.
Five and a half furlongs, seing-Back Talk
won. Randy second. Corinthan third. Time,
W1fie and seventy yards-Glenoine won. Chiv-
alrous second, Langdon third. Time. 1:49
CINCINNATI. Oct So.-The fall meeting of
the Queen City Jockey Club opened at New
port. KY, to-day, with pleasant weather and
good attendance. The track heavy, but
fast time made Results;
Six furlongs-The Star Of Bethlehem won,
Lar<spur second, Merry Day third Time Ills.
Five and a half furlcngs-Caviar won, Eta
second, Charlie O Brien third. Time. 10919.
One and a quarter miles, sellng-The Bond
man won, Orsic II second Kodac third Time.
2:l2
Donald Balm second, Lord Fairfax third. Time.
1:1424.
En- wop Frank Mcconnell second. Malaise
third. Time. 1851.
CHICAGO. Oct. 3o.-weather clear; track
heavy. Results:
Seven furlongs, selling-Horseshoe Tobacco
won David second. Plantain third. Time.
1:21A.
Five furlongs-Florine II won, Red Cross II
second Lovable third. Time, 1:03A
Seven furlongs, selling-Deering won, Tobe
Payne second, Princess Murphy third. Time,
1914.
Bonneville third. Time. 1:45h.
one and eighth miles, selling-Hold Up
won Ramlet second. Elldad third. Time, 1:59S4.
One mile-Jim McCleevy won. Man Of Honor
second. Canace third. Time. 145.
For More Sports See Fourth Page.
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New York City.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION.

Autumn Winter Term, 1699-19OO.
Mondays and Thursdays: Popular
Studies in Shakespeare.
Tuesdays: The Worlds Great Ar
fists.
Wednesdays: Desk Studies for
Girls and Shop and Trade Studies for
Boys.
Fridays: Great American States
men.
Saturdays: Home Science and
Household Economy.
These courses will continue until
February Is, 1900. Examinations
will be held at their close as a basis
for the granting of certificates.
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others.
Maggiore and tabernacle of the sacra-
mont in S. Pietro.
On his return to Florence he began his
reliefs for the singing gallery over the
sacristy in the cathedral, and these are
among his most famous productions, as
we'll as among the most popular. Lucca
della Robbia had the commission for
similar work for the organ gallery Each
is a gem in it's way. In that by DOnatello
there are singing men and women, groups
of laughing, dancing cherubs, beautifully
modelled and conceived. famous work
is a bronze group of Judith and Holo-
fernes'' in the Loggia de Lanzi. Presently
the sculptor went to Padua where he did
a great deal Of work, among other things
a crucifix, this time worth the while, and,
as may be imagined, decided improve
ment on his youthful attempt. While still
in Padua he made large equestrian
statue of the famous general Of the
Venetian army, Erasmus Narni, better
known as Gattamelata. This is said to
have been the first equestrian statue since
the time of the Romans. He also carved
many wooden statues, generally for
churches.
So the man worked on, achieving sue
cess after success, leaving in almost
everything he touched the mark of his
great genius. but all through his career
neither adulation nor success had the
slightest effect on his character To the
end of his long life of eighty years he re-
mained simple, natural and unaffected. It
is said that he was not only loved by all
who knew him, but that he never lost
friend The great Cosimo de Medici was
not only his patron, he was his warm
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WILL
COURSE FOR
BIG MONEY

The terms of the Wednesday stake at
Union Park have been changed All dogs
are eligible except those who have won
first and second places at any of the local
parks within four months, or dogs who
have won first in the Wednesday stake
during the same period Fifty-six fleet
dogs are entered for to-morrow's stake
The race between Motto and Morning
Glory will in all probability produce the
winner of the stake. Both dogs are ex-
cellent performers, and the course be-
tween them should be interesting White
Diamond has been sent down from Stock
ton to participate in the running, but
great things are not expected from her.
Handy & Smiths entries are the first
and last dogs in the stake, an unusual oc
currence in coursing. The amount offered
for the Wednesday stake is $316, a large
sum for midweek coursing The winner
Of the stake will take $50, the runner-up
$40. the next two $22 50 each, next three
s15 each. next seven $S each and the naxt
fourteen 50 each.
John Halton, manager of the Union
Coursng Park returned from the Texas
meeting a few days ago and brought back
j. H. Rosseter's Emin PaSha, the winner
of the Waterloo stake, and Metallic Mr.
Halton said the meeting at Dallas was
given by Irwin & Lyons at personal ex-
pense of $1,000; that the people there are
not up to betting, but are being rapidly
educated to the game. Emin Pasha bears
the reputation OF being the most popular
dog outside of London. In winning the
stake he brought to his owner the sum of
$3.50 May Queen, Texas bred dog, was
runner-up in the stake. Following is the
result of last nights drawing:
Midweek stake, hfty-six entries = Handy &
smiths Victor VS.. j. McCormick's 1nanes1
Hare Brane; A Johnson's Tod Sloan VS.. Frank
Adams (names) White Diamond; Pasha Ken
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-31

Hortense Boule has been granted di-
vorce from Henry Boule on the ground of
willful neglect Albert Natter has Sc
cured a divorce from Nellie c. Natter on
the ground of desertion. William West
was granted a divorce from Joise de Witt
West by Judge Daingerfeld yesterday on
the ground of desertion. The defendant
is now with the "Hotel Topsy Turvy''
Company. and her husband said that she
deserted him for the reason that she OBJ
jected to his selection of a position in
another company; The defendant was
granted the custody of minor child and
was permitted to resume her maiden
name Josie de Witt. Rose Ramona has
sued Joseph Ramona for divorce, alleg-
ing failure to provide as cause for action.
Captain John T. Smith of the City of
Picking has filed a second suit for divorce
against his wife, Henrietta J. Smith. de-
sertion being alleged as the cause of ac-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-31
Grand Opera House.

The second week of the production of
Stewart and Greene's comic opera, THE
Conspirators," opened last night in the
Grand Opera House to the usual large and
appreciative audience. The performers
the good things, notably the maiden s
prayer, the duet in the first act between
Don Juanito and Don Filipo, Isabellas s
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California.

Browns in Town" the farce at the
California Theater, is liberal education
in the art of telling that which is not true.
The theater was packed again last night
and interest in the domestic troubles of
the fictitious Brown never Jagged. The
situations all seemed so natural that one
members of the household in which all of
the desperate lying is done.
Maude Knowlton was warmly greeted
while Jessie Mae Halls f1ute-lke voice
earned her a number of encores The
farce has only this week to run and will
apparently attract crowded houses
throughout
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-31


Spanish and the Filipino war has been
made by those in charge Of that branch
of the citizens committees work. The
appeal is signed by Rabbi Voorsanger.
TO EMPLOYERS.
THE employment committee of the late First
Regiment California U. S. Volunteers and
California Heavy Artillery, is compelled to
rlovers generally in behalf of the returned sol
diers At the present moment more than two
hundred of them are applying for work through
this committee, and the chances OF success are
only moderate Besides these applicants almost
one hundred and fifty have been placed IN use
full and profitable positions. The committee is
confident that there Will be little trouble in
finding suitable employment for all applicants
if it could depend on the active cooperation OF
EMPLOYERS Many of the unemployed are skilled
them keeniy feel their position and would most
thankfully take any employment so as to be
self-supportng and return to the ranks OF self
respecting and respected citizenship The com.
mittee respectfully requests an early response
JACOB VOORSANGER. Chairman.
@%-@-*% . 9 - % @%-E'->S o
nels Random Aim VS.. Aeneid kennels Pre-
tender: J. Jones Galivant vs. Ed Wilson s
(names) Magnesia; John Watkins Cnames'
Wack's Della M VS. n. b. Cavanaugh's The
Earl: A. Johnsou's Bald Eagle VS.. j. Hurley
Star of Cuba; Sterl & Knowles Frosty ela Morn
fnamesl Sarcastic VS.. Pasha kennels May
Hemstead: f. A. McComb's Motto VS.: j. J.
F,dmonds' Morning Glory; E. N. Kellogg's Lady
GiImour VS.. John Kerrgans Light Foot; j:
Holden's Scottish. Chief vs. Aeneid kennels
Heaiv's Maggie Nj: J. H Perigos Belle Seward
vs., j. Jones Moonlight; j. H. Perigo's Lady
Davenport VS. J. II. Perigos Pretty GIRL W.
l. Trades mames) Wandering Tom VS.. W. II.
Lords Revolver; Curtis & Sons Vanity Fair vs..
]. seggerson's White Chief r Doyle's Wild
Kennels Reannex vs.. AL Austin's Firm Foe; ].
II. Smiths Merced VS.. f. a. McComb's Miss
Skyrocket Pasha kennels Ready Answer VS. d.
Sheehanis (names) Forgive; e. Baumeister S
War Cloud vs. w. Cairns (names) Imperial
Aeneid kennels Aeneas VS.. Gus Abercrombie s
Irna. George Lahusons Fireball j. Muir
Names Wildwood T. Sullivan's Maid of the
Hill VS. J. II. Perigos Controller; ]. McCor-
mick's Primrose VS.. j. F. Haltons Tic Tao; f.
A McComb's Judge Wallace VS. Pasha kennels
Right ARM J. Fitzgerald's (names) Peaceful
Glen VS. Handy & Smiths Magic.
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The ChuteS.

Frank Hall, an English lion-tamer, gave
a thrilling performance with Wallace, the
handsome lion from the Zoo at the Chutes
Theater last night. He cowed the big
beast only with the aid of blank car
tridges fired in its face, and the audience
responded with tumultuous applause
Major Mite gave a new speciality; Adgie
sang Since Rachel Ran Away With a
Coon in her den of lions and the rest Of
the bill was good The moving pictures
showing the local candidates were well
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chas. A. Low, candidate for Police Judge
Granted Leave of Absence.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Oct. 3d.
Professor Melville B. Anderson, head of
the English department. has been granted
a leave of absence for the ensuing semes-
ter, commencing January l. Professor
Anderson will devote his vacation to
travel through Europe, No one will be
appointed to fill his place during his abb
SenCe.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-31
Arrested for BURGLARY.

George Burke, young man who claims
to be a farmer, was arrested last night
by Detectives Dillon and Ryan and
charged at the City Prison with burglary.
It is alleged that Burke entered the stable
of Palson & Co.. 2S57 Twenty-hrst street,
and stole set of harness.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-31

1.-THE Three Musketeers" began the sec
ond week to a large audience at the AL
cazar last evening. The performance
went with perfect smoothnesS and the
principals won number of recalls.