The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 20, 1897, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISC O CALL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1897. DALDWIN THRATER.— a to-morrow night (OLUMRIA 13 EATER— Devil's Auction, SC0 S ia-HOUSK — “Against the A7AR THEATER.—“A Falr Rebel.” Ll UPERA Housk— -Jack and The Besn- st OrPEDM—High-Class Vaudeville, Refined instrels 3 ACIFICC0AsT JorK®y Cry rrest of eigh z the g ant keeper, has filed He owes' $470, and a funeral 1o investigate rday he arrest ilated two ¥ for aving mu the Emerge Native Sons’ repr the Third Co Depart- Monday Prison nd ave op C an a aves to two Judge Morrow ike mame of 71 order, which he co g between Dav expired this afteirs nave owing 10 u, and their of liquidator th 85 ed, through ow deceas fraud. through and his Supreme Cc of N.S Wirt 1 Governor Bud Commissioners and ¥ ¢ Comr sioners Tobin and Alvord from their posi- tions. Barclay Henley will a Chinatown actor, ind ek il that, Lie hias discovered, the act 1 of €chool Directors were neces. alid. because they sat with Mr. ) acied ns o member, aithough he 4 was no longer a member of r Bit His Ear, ¥, an attorney of this ble in the Orpheum got in a row with , and as Schafer was no mean ried to bring him down to ff his left ear. Schafer is at al. Grady isn prison for James Schall agoni NEW TO-DAY. ITCHING SKIN DISEASES SPREDY CURE TREATNMENT for torturing, disfig- uring, itching, burning, aad scaly skin and scaip dlseases with 1088 of huir. — Warm baths with Cu- TICURA S0AP, gentle applications of CUTICURA (ointment), and fail doses of CUTICUEA RESOL- VExT, greatest of blood puridiers and humor cures (lticura o Is sold throughout the world. PoTTEz Druo & Cum. Core., Sole Props., Boston. o3 ** How to Cure itching Skin Diseases,” free. RED ROUGH HANDS fyeisealecin™ | | | | murder. |ing her, and one time, in October, 1595 | morrow, | his HIS WIFE SAID HE CHOKED HER Mrs. McLeod Dies ‘After Quarreling With Her Husband. | He Was Arrested Several Times for Battery and Threats Against Life, Mrs. McLecd Had Pa Prepared Aprlyicg tor a Divorce Frem Him. s McLeod, living at 21 died uunder peculiar y alter a violent i, William Mec- calker, yesterday after- circumstances surround- =Mrs. Elizabet Sever noon. ing the woman’s death led the police to believe that the husband had choked his wife to death and be was arrested and is now in the City Prizon charged with od is a small, wiry man, 42 years wife was a stout, buxom woman, nine years his senior. Thev were ed in this City on February 6, 1891, and f two or tbree years Mc- Leod was arrested several times for beat- in Wiliam McLecd. he neariy choked her to death. Tuesday, January 12, she swore to a complaint in Judge Low’s court charging { him with tbreats against lite. On Thur: day he wa the case w tinued tili the attorney on his own re that he would till the case was McLeod kept his promise, and when the case wus again called yesterday Attorney Walter Gallagher, who represented Mrs. McLeod, had it again inued till to- Mrs. McLeod and her daughter, Hattie MeNie, by her first husband. were in court, Mrs. Elia Bates, a friend, who lives 5 Center street, Berkeley, accompanied her. Mrs. McLeod went home with daughter and Mrs. Bates, and an hour later McLeod made his appearance. He had been arinking, and, as usual when in rested and Friday morning lled in court. It was con- y consent of sed McLeod ognizance o his promise o away from the house disposed of. her cups, he was in an ugly mood. Mrs. McLeod motioned to Mrs. Bates not to leave the room, and Mrs. Bates took a piece of paper and wrote on “Go down to ths Police Court and swear out another warrent against bim.” Mrs. McLeod slipped out and went to the City Hall, but all the courts were closed. She returned home about 50’clock, thinking McLeod had gone aw He advanced toward her in a threaten- d 3 ing itude, and she sai ‘Don’t stri; me; [ will goaway.”” He grabbed her with both hands by the throat and they both fell to the floor, knocking over a rocking- chair. Mrs. Bates grabbed nim by the coat and tried to pull him away from her, and after two or three minutes she suc- ceeded. Whnen Mrs, McLeod got out of his clutches she ran outof the house to her next door neighbor’'s, Mrs. Gagan. and almost immediately expired. Mrs. Bates’ Mrs. Hattie McLeod. son, Charlie Bates of the Alcazar, went to McLeod’s house and told him and his mother that Mrs. McLeod was dead. Leod replied, *'Let her die and be — Policeman’ Redmond, who lives a few doors from McLeod’s house, returned Lome about this time, and he was notified of the woman’s death, but meantime a message had been sent to the Seventeenth- street police staiion, and Policeman Slat- tery and Dr. Baumeister went out in the patrol-wagon. Dr. Baumeister at once pronounced life extinct, and the Morgue officisls were notified. McLeod was placed under arrest and taken to the Seventeenti-street station by Policeman Redmona, where he was booked on the charge of murder. He refused to make a statement to Captain Gillen, but later he was more inclined to talk, He nhad nothing good 1o say of his dead wife and denied that le had ever been married to her. They had lived together for about five years as man and wife, but there never had been any marriage cere- mony. “When I went home,” saia McLeod, “they were having some soup, and I said, ‘Are you not going to give me any? My wife got up and put on her things in a high-and-mighty way and ssid she was going out. Iput my arms around her to iove her and acked her to stay, but she wouldn’t have it, so she went out and I | tay down on the sofa, and that is tne last i 1 know till I was arrested. I never choked her nor struck her in my life, but people who want to ciach me got her to say so. Ididn’t choke her this afternoon—that I swear. She bas been troubled with heart dis-ase for some years and had & doetor attending her last sam- mer, so Isuppose thatis what caused her death.” Mrs. McLeod wasa_trained nurse, and through her own savings she was able to, support her daughter, Hattie McN.e, now about 23 years of age, Who is a cripple. Sbe was highly spoken of by her neigh- bors, who sympathized with her, as they all knew of the constant abuse she was subjected to by her husband when he was in liquor, which was very frequent. On January 9, three aays before she swore to the last compiaint for his arrest, she swuse to a complaint prepared by At- torney Gallagher for an absolute divorce from her husband, in which many alleza- tions of brutal treatment were made. The complaint was not filed, as it was decided to wait till the case in Judge Low’s court was decided. The house, 216 Cortland avenue, where thev lived was community property, McLeod is a native of Nova Scotia and has been in this City for the past ten years. An autopsy was held on the body of Mrs. McLeod at the Morgue last evening, and it found that death resulted from pericarditis, a disease of the heart’s cov- ering, and fatty degeneration of the heart. No marks of violenze were found on the body. and it is the opinion of the autopsy sician that death was caasel from violent exertion. The excitement attend- ing the quarrel and the subseqtlllem flight of the dead woman from her nome naturally stimulated. the heart’s action, and in its weakened condition it faltered, then failed entireiy and death took place. T0 BELP LITILE WA, Eatertainment at Native Sons’ Hall for the Emargency Home. Circles Much Interested—The Work of Mrs. Petlee and Mrs. Fisher. Social At Native Sons’ Hall to-morrow evening what promises to be a charming enter- tainment will be given for the Emergency Home for Waifs, in the permanent estab- lishment of which several ladies, promi- nent in social circles, have personally interested themselves. These kind-hearted ladies desire to make the little waifs of the street more com- fortable and happy, and their aim is to furnish a home which shall be both a passing or permanent refuge from poverty or parental neglect for little ones trying to earn their own living on the streets. The ladies hope that in consideration of the object, and the excellent programme, the public will lend 1ts attendance to helping the home along. Mrs. John Pettee and Mrs. Wilham Fisher have been most active in interest- ing people in the project, and in promot- ing the entertainment to-morrow night. Mrs. Pettee and her numerous able assist- ants have sold a large number of tickets. | Mrs. Fisher has the management of the | affair in her hands, and in addition to these onerous duties she has also seen thet a large number of ticaets have been disposed of. It is said that ladies in the highest social circies of the City have taken an interest in the entertainment and its object. The audience, consequently, promises to be a fine one. Mrs. Fisher has succeeded in putting Mrts, John Pettee. variety as well as excellence into the prc- gramme, and an evening of delightful entertainment isinsured. The programme is as follows: Beauchard’s orchestra; Girls b, under the leadership of érinck; boxing exhibition, nd other members of the soprano solo, Miss hindler; scrobntic act, 'Acme ic Club; Knickerbocker quartet lected); violin solo, Arthur Johanusen; light- ning sketches, James Swinnerton; character sketches, Dana Thompson, Dancing and refreshments will follow the prosramme. The stage will be under the management of Howard Taylor of the O!ympic Ciub. A rehearsal will take place this afternocn at 3:30 o’clock at Native Sons’ hall. The programme will probably be increased by the addition of several more clever specialties. Mrs. Fisher or Mrs, Pettee will be glad to receive for the benefit of the Emergency Home for Waifs donations of money or otker things of availability. ——————— HIS LAST DAY'S WORK. The Deposed Fish and Game Commis- sioner Swears to Many Warrants, J. A. Mogan, whose official head as Fish and Game Commissioner was cut off Mon- day night by the Board of Supervisors; turned in the result of his last day’s work yesterday morning, when he appeared in Police Court 2 and swore out eight war- rants agninst violators of the law prohibit- ing the sale of wild game during the close season. The alleged culprits are Otto Normann, Charles A, Zinkand, Manuel Lonidas, R, Quarg, William Bogen and N. N. Adler, all restaurant men; also against L..8ca- tena and R. K. Malcolm, @owutown com- mission merchants. Cloaks! Cloaks! Cloaks! Everybody in this City is talking cloaks, and all on account of the grea! closing out sale of Armand Caillesu, corner Geary aud Grant avepue. It is no wonder at its being so, for nearly one-half of the ladies of this CiLy got the greatest bargainsever known. Many days Iandies could be seen puiling the garments from each others’ hands so as toget what they wanted, then there was fun. The balance must be cieared out in a few days, so every- body who wanis to make money must hurry to the sale before it is too late, » MUSIC LOVERS AL EPPLALD Great Reception Given the Nordica-Scalchi Com- pany. The Baldwin Theater Thronged by a Fashionable Audience. The Garden Scene From *“Faust” Acted — “ Farewell” Concert for Sunday N.ght. Society well but not extravagantiy gowned, decorous and altogether sedate, turned outat the Baldwin last night to welcome those queens of song, Nordica and Scalchi. To those who have Lad dinned in their all too willing ears tales of the everlasting glory of a “Patti night,”’ the Baldwin audience last evening was jast a little dis- | appointing. There were no flashing jewels, no price- less laces and no gorgeous opera wraps. It was an assemblage that had put on its very best tea or reception-room calling gown, and for the most part took off its large feather-bedecked hats and listened comfortably to the inspiring music while it held its headgear in its lap. The decollete was conspicuous by its very absence. There were modest little V’s, and any number of pretty rounded shoulders, that were just dimly visible through the filmy, lacy bertha; but the genuine low-cut bodice, exposing throat | and shoulders—not one was (o be seen. But for all that it was a pretty house, a little mixed, but altogether pleasing to the eye. The audience had’come to hear the stars, and merely listened with tolerance to the overture of ‘Euryanthe,” played by an orchesira conaucted by Isidore Luckstone. This Weber number, by the is the stock overture at the Baldwin Theater when a musical genius is about to delight the public, and the habitues of the theater know that they must take their ;'Euryanv.bu” before they can get their so- 0ist The first soloist last night was J. C. Dempsey, the bass of the Nordica-Scalchi | organization, who sang Mephistopheles’ senenade from the fourth act of Gounod's aust.” He has a smooth, pleasant, well-placed voice, which he used artis cally in a lyric way, though none of his work was dramatic. The ‘‘Serenade’’ he sang with an absence of the mocking, MME. LILLIAN NORDICA. BODING THEW GO00-B1 Farewell Reception to Captain | and Mrs. McFee Last i Evening. ! Testimonial to th: D:parting Salva- tionist O/ficer From Prominent Citizens. An enthusiastic farewell reception was given Adjutant and Captamn Joseph R. McFee and also Mrs. McFee of the Salva- tion Army last evening at the department headquarters, 1139 Market street. The assembly-room of the headquarters was crowded with the red-shirted soldfers who had gathered to meet their comrades | for the last evening and by many citizens | who had met the two officers during their six years’ active work in this Gity. | devilish spirit with which portrayers of Mephistopheles cenerally inspire it, but | on the other hand his lyric rendering was | both appropriate and acceptable for con- cert work, and one never expects operatic | selections on the concert stage to be inter- preted in their true spirit, The audience showed hearty apprecia- tion for Mr. Dempsey’s rendering of the “serenade,” and in response to a demand for an encore he sang “‘Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes,” and sang it very well, though a little slowly. The basso’s name would lead one to suppose that Le is of Hibernian extraction, but his pronuncia- tion of “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes” was that of a Krenchman or an Italian, Mme. Scalchi received such an ovation on ber appearance that she had to bow and bow again before she was permitted to sing. Al last the audience permitted her to proceed, and she gave ‘“‘Nobil’ Signor,” from ““The Huguenots,” which only whetted the thirst of the hearers for more. In response to tumultuous ap- plause she sang **Annie Laurie,” and s a | second encore the '“‘Gavotte” from *‘Mig- | non.” | The last number was the most delight- | fully sung of all, tuough Sealchl mowad{ | herself tobe still a great artist in all her arias. Her voice shows decided signs of wear, particularly in the lower notes of tbe middle register, but she has many beautiful tones left and is still complete mistress of her voice. Baron Berthold, the tenor, sang the “Prize Song” from the ‘‘Meistersinger” a1d showed himseif to be of the familiar Wagnerian ty pe, that s to say, Nature gave him a fine voice, which he produces in such a way as to jeopardize the continned possession of it. His dramatic expression scarcely atoned for the faulty production of his voice, but he certainly threw him- self heart and soul into singing the beau tiful *'Prize Song” and received a warm encore. Mme. Nordica's appearance was the signal for a deatening burst of applause. She was most becomingly dréssed in a combination of pink, black and helio- trope and_wore her diamond tiara as ad- vertised. Nordica has gained somewhat in flesh lately, but otherwise she has not changed much in appearance. Her first selection was a dramatic Hungarian aria by a composer named Erkel. Nordica sang it with great intensity anda in a style which seemed almost un- necessarily violent for the concert stage, though the Wagnerians were charmed with her dramatic force. The aria was evidently very difficult and its dramatic qualitiee might appeal very strongly to music lovers who knew it fairly well, but last night it was unfamiliar to most of the people present and was regarded merely as a vehicle for the display of Nor- dica’s voice. What it revealed was that she has gained greatly as an interpreter of dra- matic works,.but that her register is thin, and there is too much effort in her dra- matic declaimation for the concert stage, though in Wagnerian opera this appear- ance of effort will, no doubt, entirely dis- appear. vordica’s aria was most enthusiastically received, and as an encore she showed her versatility by singing with charming effect an old English song, “When Love Is Kind.” This so delighted every one that another encore was clamorously de- manded, and the diva sang a pretty serenade composed for her by Isadore Luchstone. The third act of Gounod’s “Faust” con- cluded the programme. In this perform- ance the women bore off the honors. Scalchi was delightful in the roles of Siebel and Martha, and Nordica showed marvelous improvement in her interpre- tation of Marguerite. She was, in fact, to the life the simple, guileless peasant girl, struggling against an overmastering pas- sion which was too strong for her. The slow degrees by which this passion claimed Marguerite ior its own were most subtly and artisticaliy suggested. In hec singing Nordica scarcely once became louder than mezza voce in “Faust,” and though the effect was sweet and artistic it gave the impression that the heavy Wag- nerian roles she has been singing are be. ginning to wear Nordica’s voice a litt! Dempsey was a fairly satisfactory Mephistopheles, but the Wagnerian Barron rthald was not quite in his element as Faust and he_entirely spoilt the effecy of the **Salve Dimora” by in- dulging toward its close in an unadulter- ated falsetto note, which did not deceive any one. aken altogether, the pexformance was a great success. In response to a clamor- ous demand for more seats than the man- agement has to sell, it has been resolved to give a farewell concert on Sunday night. By special request Nordica will repeat her Hungarian aria. . She will also sing the | character of the meeting ha Bach-Gounod ‘‘Ave ria,”” and the will be a ] quartet from “Rigoletto” given. | The platform was occupied by the choir, | band and also by Brigadier-General Kep- vel, Captain and Mrs. McFee, Major W. | W. Winchell and Mrs. Winchell, who | made during the usual religious exercises | stirring addresses, each followed by songs | and a volley of handclappirg. The iively | d more the | appearance of a jolly welcome than a fare- | well, and Brigadier-General Keppel stated | for the benefit of strangers present that Salvationists could be happy under all | circumstances. { The retiring officer spoke feelingly of | his six years' work in San Francisco, and notwithstanding he bowea in cheerful obedience to the order that directs him to go away, he would go away with many regrets at having to leave the soldiers and | citizens that had uphelc his hands in the | army work. | At the close of the meeting the follow- | ing testimoniol was read to Captain Me- | Fee by William M. Bunker, editor of tue | Daily Report: SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec. 31, 1896. Adjutant Joseph k. McFee,' Secretary of Lhe Soetal Division, Salvation Army—DEAR SIR: We regret that the exigencles of the Salvation Army seryice have impelled the army authori- ties to call you away irom this City, and we were untrue to the interests of humanity and | unmindful of the noble work done by you did we fail to pay a proper tribute o your zeal, efficiency and sound sense in dealing with the wreeks and results of pressing poverty. _Citi- zens brought face to face with imperative demands from the suffering poor have again and again successfully utilized your tact and experience, and on more than one occasion the City has solved a public probiem of poverty, through your advice and personal endeavor. Your removal from the City is therefore a ublic loss, and while we realize that in the arger field to which you have been called you will find greater possibilities for the exercise of your patience, perseverance and unselfish devotion, we shall not cease to regret that | your splendid services have been lost to us | and tnat your aid and counsel are beyond our | reach. | Very truly yours, William H. Bunker, editor | and proprietor Daily Report and chairman | Citizens’ Relief Committee of 1889-90-93-94; ayor: Adolph Sutro, ex- Chief of Police; James D. | . J. Staples. president Fire surauce Company; George E Butler, Butler & Halden; William Alvord, president Bank of California; A. J. Ralston, president Seiby Smelting Company; Hugh Craig, president Chamber of Commerce : Louis Sloss of Louis Sloss & Co.: Daniel Meyer, banker; 0. D. Badwin of 0. D. Baldwin & Son; William L. Merry, Consul Nicaragua Charies Webb Howard, president Spring Val- ley Water Company; Lippman Sichs of Sachs Bros. & Co.; Isaa¢ Upham of Payot, Upham & Co. Upon presenting the testimonial to Cap- tain McFee Mr. Bunker said it was not only the iarewell word of the signers thereof but of the entire people of Sun Francisco. The Citizens' Relief commit- tees of 1889-90-93-94 would never have been | able to perform their work successfully without the help and the practical advice of Captain McFee. The captain answered that he was ready anywhere and at any time to engage in the same labors. Captain and Mrs. McFee will leave for the East this afternoon at 5 o'clock, | | | man’s Fund In: NEW TO-DAY. JFCUTTER EXTRA Old Bourhon has been a staple family and medicinal whiskey for a quarter- century. 411 Market 8., | San Francisco. | litile address, that was highly appreci- 'NO-PERCENTAGE PHARMACY SMRQLETED HS FRENDS Hugo D. Keil Entertains the Employes of Goldberg, Bowen & Co. A Pleasant Evening Spent in the Caf: Zinkand With Songs, Ad- dresses and Recitations. There was a pleasant gathering at the Cafc Zinkand last evening—a gathering where men who have iabored for years to- gether met at the banquet table and ate, drank and made merry. They were the employes of Goldberg, Bowen & Co., and the occasion was a sort of celebration of the approaching marriage of one of their number, Hugo D. Keil, who on the 26th is to lead to the altar Miss Teen Goodall, daughter of Captain Charles Goodall. Mr. Keil was in truth the giver of the feast, and nothing was spared from Mr. Zinkand’s larder and cellar. Mr. Keil has veen thirty odd years with the firm, and has become endeared to all of his asso- ciates in the business, and all extended | the hearty hand of good wishes to him. R. Sealy presided as toastmaster and Mr. Keil as host. Mr. Goldberg made a few remarks appropriate to the occasion. Mr. Bowen, who was never known to make a speech before, delivered a neat | ated. A. L. Griffiths read an original | noem, while Henry Goldsmith and Asher Davis sang several songs. G. M. Loner- kan performed an Irish jig. Mr. Zinkand, who has known Mr. Keil since boyhood, made a pleasant speech and extended the best of wishes for the voung man’s future. There were about sixty-five of the firm'’s empioyes present, among whom were the following: Hugo D. Keil, J. Goldberg, A. J. Bowen, G. W. Whitney, G. M. Lonergan, L P. Johnsion, B. Gray, C. E. Burton, Sam Bibo, R. Sealy, W. F. Connolly, Ralph’ Davis, Asher Davis, Henry Goldsmifth, W. M. Hand, E. L. McClure, Clarence: Swett, £. Beardsley, J. Zerman, W. NEW TO-DAY: A NEW DEPARTURE! SPECIAL SALE B> ROOTS, HERS, FOR ONE WEEK ONLY NOTE PRICHS: Sarsaparilla Root .per pound 20¢ Sage. £ SEZERE T senna Lel . 4= 900 Dog-grass. . L0 e R0% Ssssatras B v & 186 Chamomile Flowers. 5 « 28c Juniper Berries . “« 1Be Elder Fiowers. 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Tears and Laughtert—Comody aud Pathost GEORGE USBOURNE, GO TOLAND And All the Favorites. 100 Men of Co. L, 1st Reg., N. on the Stage. G Our Regular Prices. Phone for PEOPLE’S PALACE. WEEK COMMENCING JAN. 18. 1897, Matinee Sasturday and Suunday, 2 P, M. ——LAST WEEK OF—— MAHARY’S COLORED MINSTRELS ! See the Funny Comedial LEROY BLAND. —BILLY YOUNG —And 35 Others.— DON'T FORGET THE CAKEWALK. — Black 991. TO-NIGHT!—8 P. M.~ TO-NIGHT! I BOY ORATOR fifson Geod Music and other at ractive features. NEW TO-DAY. $ IT'S CURES THAT COUNT Many so-called remedies are pressed on the public attention on account of their claimed large sales. But sales cannot determine values. Salessimply argue good salesmen, shrewd puffery, or enormous advertis- ing. J#s cures that count. It is cures that are counted on by Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. Its sales might be boasted. It has the world for its market. But sales prove nothing. We point only to the record of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, as proof of its merit: 50 YEARS OF CURE Bulencamp, E. C. Rust, A.L. Griffiths, E. W. Morrison, James K. Polk, George Murison, Ed P. Corman, George Dietterle, J. M. Jeffries, John Ow J. S. Bobbins, Harry G. Seovern, J. A. Henuer, J. 3oewey, Alfred Theddy, Marks, George Makamurs, Walter Schra Fred Rust. —————— ‘Will Be Tried Again, Augustus Laver and his partner, architects, sued A. P. Hotaling to recover & reasonable value ot services performed in the preparation of plans and specifications, eic., of & building for Hotaling and they secured a verdict. The lower court granted & new trial of the cause on the ground that icerred at the trial “in the introduction of evidence of a rule of compen- sation of architects established by architects’ institutes or essociations.” Laver appealed from the order granting a new trial. The Su preme Court decided that the lower court had not erred and the order for a new trial was er- versed. oR e Found Dead on the Floor, Mary Elizabeth Middleton, 37 years of age, who resided at 2011 Dupont street, died sude denly yesterday afternoon. Her husband re- turned trom work at 5 o’clock and found her dead on the floor. Death resulted, it is pre- sumed, from natural causes. NEW TO-DAY] Will you buy a package of Schilling’s Best tea and have your money back if you don’t like it? Your grocer will do that. We pay him to doit. He makes his profit, whether you like it or not. You see we know before- hand whether you're going to like it or not. A Schilling & Company San Francisco 518 NEW 7TO-DAY—AMUSEMENTS. BALDWIN THEATER. 41 HAYMAN & Co. (Incorporated).....Propeisioss NORDICA OPERATIC COXCERTS Under direction Al. Hayman, Klaw & Erlanger. NORDICA, SCALCHI BFRTHALD (Tenor), DEMPSEY (Basso). LUCKSTONE, Pianist and Conductor. Thurs., Jas ..Last act “IL TROVATORE."" at. Ma . 2. Last act ‘SIEGFRIED. Sunday Night, Jan. 24, Grand Popular Con= cert, the Qreat Quartet from *“‘Rigoletto.”” EXTRA [« consequence of the Immense demand tne management have succeeded in arranging with Mme, Nordica forone more GRAND POPULAR AND OPERATIC ORCHESTRAL CONCERT, SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 24. (Nordica's Positive Farewell Appearance) A BRILLIANT PROGR AMM THEGREAT QUAKTET FROM “RIGOLETTO" ofuis for Suaday Evening Ready Today at Box ce. Monday Next, January 25, ODT S E A, Assisted by JOSEPl‘( HAWORTH and Complete ompany. First week—Five Nights and Matinee, “Magda.” Saturday Night, “Mary Stuart.” Seats for Modjeska Keady To-morrow. Regular Baldwin prices. 'PRICOLANGER GOTTLOD & o LE33ES ATOPAAGLRS -+ THE GREAT ONE ATUIRACTION! DEVIL'S AUGTION. Possesslug more actual novelty than all other Spectacles combined. Tons of Special Scenery! Gorgeous ‘Costum: Grand Opera Bsllet! - Imported Specialtles! Brilliant Light Efect! Kuropean Premieres! 30—DANCERS—30 THE NEXT OPERA, MES.ERNESTIN KRErNa. Proprietor & Managet 0f Our Holiday Spectacle, BAL MA Popular Prices.........25c_and 503 E TO-DAY (Wednesday). The Atest Wondertul Acrora Tne Tramp sna Danclug Girl TIVOLI OPERA~-HOUSE —TO-NIGHET! A GLORIOUS TRIUMPH! THE SECOND EDITION J | | l SONGS. DANCES. , NEW BAfrers, RCHES. TRANSFOEMATIONS “A BREAL BALLET.” — LOOK OUT FOR—— —AXLADDIN:— OUR NEW EXTRAVAGANZA. O'Farrell Streat, Letween Stociton and Pow L. Strongest Bill Ever Ofiered ! 11 New Stars—11 MACINEE Parquet, any seat, 25¢; salcony, any seal, L)% Chaldren, 10¢, any THE FRANTZ FAA and 4 Gentlemen in E BINNS AND BINNS, the Musical WILSON AND WARING, A Powerful Bill of Novelties! Court Orchestra, KIKALFY'S GRAND The Royal Hungarlan Court Orchestra will ap- pear in concert in the Orpheum Annex imme- diately atter the regular performance. ACING! RACING! RACING! —CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB— WINTER MEETING, 1896-'97, Begimning Monday, Jau, 11, to Jan. 23, Inclasive. AKLAND RACE TRACK. Racing Mouday, Tuesday, Wednosday, ‘Ihursday, Friday and Saturday. Hainor *hine. FIVE OR MORE RACES EACH DAY. ——Races Start av 2:15 P. M. Sharp— Ferry Boats leave San Francisco at 12 x. and 2:30, 1.00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 8 P. .. connect- ing with trains ppiDg at the enirance o (rack. Buy your ferry tickeis Lo Shell Mound. Heturning—Tralns leave the Track at 4:15 anl 4:45 P M. and immed) ly after the last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JK, Presidens R. B. MILROY, Secretary. SUTRO BATHS. Open Daily From 7 A. L. to 6 £. M. Swimming Season 1897, Bathing, Including Admission—Adults 25e. Children 20¢ Templar Hall, 997 Market S, 10 Cents. | General Admission, 10c; Children, Soe