The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 26, 1901, Page 9

POLICE WATCH POOLSELLERS Officers Are Placed on Guard at Cigar Stores. Men Are Withdrawn When Proprietors Prove Innocence. ce Wittman has, declared ~ e ®mall fry gamjlers and are ng an illegal ‘and illegi- races { officers were sent out Y of the t prove the la fon e in the de. mined wn in SWITCHMEN DECIDE TO GO OUT ON STRIKE Seven Large Railroads t Report for Work also was and P o TESTIMONY FREES ALLEGED COUNTERFEITER Conflicting Stories and ed on Charge of Perjury. In the g Herman was acquitted the " elder CALVE WILL RETURN TO SING CARMEN. BUT THE PIANOL IS ALWAYS HERE. e has purchased one and one who loves music ve a PIANOLA, of is no more sincere than she. Jean Reszke says he sincerely recom- s use. Write for cata- logue “R,” and we will furnish yvou a book containing endorse- ments of the great musical artists who use the PIANOLA. ' Loy KOH SOLD ONLY BY 28 O'FARRELL STREET. re ds its LER&CHASE er convenient | rs were detailed | al ouid be | t | sensibilities with the de | THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MME. EAMES UNABLE TO SING IN “FAUST” || AND MME. SEYGARD TAKES HER PLACE Gl A POINT BY BLANCHE PARTINGTON. N spite of the keen disappointment caused by Mme. Eames’ non-appear- ance last night at the Grand Opera- { house, the house that greeted Mme. | Seygard, who substituted for the { missing singer, was a courteous and | kKindly one. It has been Mme. Seygard's ill-fortune to be called upon twice during | the season to substitute for the chief ngers in a cast, Calve in one instance | d last night Bames as Marguerite, on | shortest notice. As understudy of both she is, of course, familiar with the roles, as her work in “Faust” amply evidenced, but it is a more or icss thankless task at the best and she deserves all the credit there is in it. Mme. Seygard is by much | & better Marguerite than she is a Carmen, | although her vocal defects—the voice Is badly produced, throaty, though not lack- | Ing in native beauty—debar her from dis- netion. The audience good-naturedly ored the “Jewel Song” that was pret- sung in a light, undramatic fashion throughout was kindly inclined to the tily and singer. Perhaps, sensibly, she attempts little acting. Salig: was cast for Faust, but fits the role only indiffereatly well. His least engaging vocal characteristics, the vibra- to and nasal tone quaity, are most ev Cent in the sustained phrases of the part, -— s TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1901. there is but slight opportunity e ind of thing Salignac does best. H ork wes almost entirely without thrill, int, though he filled out a few ims h his customary spirit. De eszke pulled things as he was on_the stage. excellent form, and his Mep! hear and tisfying tha to think how wonderful his art really is. It all sounds so absurdly eas: Campanari was again the Valentine, and fied all requirements of the ro.e ‘me. Homer charmed as Siebel, and Miss Bauermeister was again the quaintly | £ V | comic figure of Marta, to the advantage . cat | rhe orehestra was in splendid trim un- | der Mr. Seppilli’s distinguished guidance, and the choral matters were in good hape. “The Soldiers’ Chorus” aroused = customary enthusiasm and was repeat- K “Die Walkure” is to-night's bill. Tivoli. The warm air, the purple vines, the sunny skies and the unwritten poetry of the land of the chrysanthemum appeal to our love of the romantic and awaken our warm glow of a tropic dawn. This is one of the reasons thy “The Geisha” ig so popular with the -loving part of the community. The a is given a greater charm this week the Tivoli by the Pollard Australian ompany. The almost rigorous of the costuming and scening e is_a matter for both delight The little people had play- ha” long before their feet had 4 the sacred soil of the land of the Mikado, but not until they had mingled with that remarkable people did they realize the fact that there s Something wrong somewhere with the stage idea of the kimono. The old costumes were at once cast aside and new ones were order- ed the handiwork of the best tailors in an, and the scenery and stage settings designed, painted and ‘rranged by Japanes , so that “The Geisha” at the Tivoli is a real peep into the fairyland of the gentle, hospitable and courteous people who wear the topknot at home and tne plug hat of civilization abroad. T itching little elf, Miss Woodson, e Seymour of the cast, bubbles | the over with fun and resembles for all the world a big Christmas doll just come to life and pjtched upon the stage. She and Daphne Pollard, the little Tommy Stanley of the cast, are the smallest, youngest | and most admired of the whole troupe. They are too small to sing, but they act as if born to the footlights with three generations of _heredity behind them. M r Willle Pollard’s Wun Hi | somewhat different Wun from that of Hartman, but it is just as funny— ev'ly time.” ~ Alice Pollard, s pretty and graceful and than most giris of her age. She is frequently encored and bears her honors modestly. -Ivy Pollard does the role of Reginald Fairfax very acceptably | and received several recalls for her solos, | although she was not in the best of vocal trim last evening. Minnie Topping’s Lady Constance Wynne and Connie Pollard’s Juliette Diamante are equally acceptable in their less assuming characters. The star comedy character of the opera is the | Marquis Tmara, the amorous chief of po- | lice, and is well presented by Harold Hill, | “The Geisha” is a treat this week and | should not be overlooked. Alcazar. The popular military play “We *Uns of Tennessee” was presented at the Alcazar Theater last night with a powerful cast. The house was well filled and the audi- ence showed by repeated curtain calls how keenly it appreciated the patriotic sentiments expressed in the play and the company presented it. There is something peculiarly attractive i the lines, and the touches of pathos and humor are nicely blended. Howard Scott was excellent as Hiram Gray, the Sheriff of Jemm County, | and Charles F. Bryant did splendid work as Lige Monroe, the mountaineer. He fully deserved_the unstinted applause go- corded him. M. L. Alsop was a manly Jack Gray, and Henry Shumer was in his element as Sidpey Gray, the young lieu- tenant. Mr. Bernard made a hit as Colonel Pool, and Frank Baker did a able manner in which the capable stock | WAGNER OPERA FOR TO-NIGHT DIE WALKURE. BY WAGNER. Siegmund......Mr. Van Dyck Hunding.............Mr. Blass Wotan..........Mr. Bispham Sieglinde. . Mme. Gadski Fricka .. . ....Mme. Schumann-Heink Gerhilde. .Mme. Van Cauteren Ortlinde. ...Miss Bauermeister Waltraute ceveen «...Mme, Schumann-Heink Schwertleite ..... ....Mme. Louise Homer Helmweige..Miss Fritzi Scheff Siegrune... .Miss Marylli Grimgerde. .....Mme. Seygard Rossweise. Miss Bridewell Brunnhilde ........... 5 ..Mme. Louise Reuss-Belce Conductor, Mr. Walter Dam- rosch. 4 x4 clever piece of character work as Scank Cernais. Paul Gerson as Jack Thomas made a capable villain. Miss Marion Convere as Lucile Courtney was charm ing and effective, and Miss Oza Waldrop carried the house with her as Sapho Champs. The scene where she wades tke creek was finely executed, and the arcn- ness and ingenuousness displayed were something to be remembered. Miss Juller Crosby met with an enthuslastic recep- tion and played the p: of Mandy Moore with rare tact and ability. Miss Margarct Wycherley made a vewitching widow. and Miss Marie Howe did well as Aunt Lilly. All the other characters were well sustained. The piece {s splendidly staged. Orpheum. “La Belle Tortajada” is easily the bright . particular star at the Orpheum this week, and her Spanish songs and dances are creating s censation. She fs said to have broken many masculin: hearts in Granada, and she is handsome enough to repeat the operation here. She not only dances with iie very poetry of motion, but possesses a beautiful voice, which she uses to advantage in severai selections, principal among them being “La Paloma,” which she sings with a dash and vivacity that are all her own. Andy Lewis in “The Cocaine Fiend” is among the newcomers, and creates much amusement with the delineation of a character that is evidently true to life. Mile. Taglione in her latest scenic and electrical dances presents a pleasing picture of colored effects, the one entitled | a large audience at the California “The Garlands” being highly spectacular. Goleman's trained dogs and cats are on interesting feature, aud the canines and felines are made to do _some remarkable tricks. Among the hcld-overs the Kauf- mann family in their bicycle act are still received with favor. When one considers how difficult it is to learn to ride the ma- chine the stunts performed by one of the younger members are positively marvel- ous. Lillian Burkhart repeats her former success in the playlet "“The Passing Fan- c Bicknell, the clay modeler, and Ward and Curran round out a good pro- gramme. California. Knute Erickscn's very clever imper- sonation of Yor Yonson greatly pleased lasz night. His rendition of negro melodi. in his broad Swedish dialect is one of the best things in the show, and his skill with stringed instruments earns him very hearty applause. His support is very good. Judging from the reception “Yon Yonson” has met with at the first two performances a succcssful week is as- sured. ““A Stranger In a Strange Land” follows at the California, opsning Sunday night. This is the brilliant farce comedy that made such a hit here last year, and which returns this time with the original com- pany intact. It is one of the best farces of recent years. Columbia. “On the Quiet,” with Willlam Collier in the leading role, is now on its second week’s run at the Columbia. The cleverly written comedy gives the droll wit of Col- lier ample leeway, and some of the situa- tions are extremely amusing. In addition to its merits in this respect it may be sald that the various geenic effects are excep- tionally beautiful and well arranged. 1t the third act the yacht scene is quite realistic and one of the best of its kind | ever seen here. Collier is well supported in his new mirth-producer by Cranley Douglass and Mr. Heckarts. The play was written especially for Mr. Collier's peculiar comedy genius by Augustus Thomas, and it is one of the several really clever things that have sprung from the pen of the noted playwright. Central. The horrors of prison life in the penal colonies of Asiatic Rus:sia and the excite- ment attendant upon Nihilistic intrigue, its dilscovery and ulilmate success, are faithfully portrayed in *Siberia” af the Central Theater. The :nitial performance of this thrilling melodrama was greeted with a crowded house and frequently re- curring applause. Annette Marshail as the heroine was the favorite of the audi- ence. James Corrigan In a_humorous part evoked continued iaughter. Hallett Thompson, the hero, and Stanley Ross, the villain, were also frequently applaud- ed. The play is an excellent one of its kind and will undoubtedly meet with we!ll deserved success. Chutes. The Chutes has an excellent bill this week. Sharon and Mcrritt, illusionists, present an entertaining act, including the famous handcuff tricks introduced here by the great Houdinl. Rose Andrew and Mabel Maie are clever singers and danc- . R sl X3 STAGE FAVORITES WHO AP- PEARED AT LOCAL PLAY- HOUSES LAST NIGHT. e ers. Clinton Montgomery sings popular illustrated songs. Francis Le Page con: tinues his sensational jumping and po.e vaulting. The Leslies, comedy musical artists, and Henrietta Savage in coon songs are also good numbers. New mov- ing pictures conclude the bill. Fischer’s Concert House. The ‘“Golden West trio,”” composed of Oro, Bernard and Oro, kept the lafge au- dience at Fischer's Concert-House in a roar of laughter for half an hour last night with their original sketch, “‘Scenes in Chinatown.” The Spraguellos, novelty musicians, played on several unique in- struments. Their act was called “Satan’s Pastime.”” Their stage setting|showed a gilmpse of the infernal regions and they employed a number of startling electrical effects. Maud ‘Treadwell gave a pleasing rainbow dance and later in the evening presented & series of artistic poses. Elea- nora Jenkins, the operatic soprano, re- peated her success of last week, the dis- robing scene from “Fra Diavolo.” W. V. Strunz, the pl?ular basso, sang new se- lections and Marion George, the talented ¥aung violinist, was warmly applauded or her solos. Hinrichs’ Orchestra gave an unusually interesting programme. SUICIDE OF PROJECTOR OF THE CHICAGO FAIR ‘WASHINGTON, Nov. 2%.—Lying against the shore at Mount Vernon, with his coat pockets: filled with stones :the body of Alexander D. Anderson, a well-known Washington lawyer and commissioner to the Chicago World's Fair, was found to- day. Anderson left a note for his family Sunday morning biddirg them adieu, say- ing he was going to erld his suffering of many years from stomach trouble. He was 58 years old, a native of Mansfield, Conn.; a uate of Yale and of the Ann Arbor School of Law, Assistant District Attorney of St. Louis under General Noble and special commissioner of the Pan-American markets for the New Or- leans Exposition. Anderson was credited ‘with being the real projector of the Chi- cago World's Falr. i —— LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE, SAILED. Monday, November 25. Stmr National City, Dettmers, Fort Bragg. DOMESTIC PORTS. PORT TOWNSEND—Arrived Nov 2—Bktn Skagit, from Honolulu, and reports schr Al- pena_in_straits. SAN_ DIEGO—Arrived Nov 2—Bark Coloma, 'rom Eureka. Salled Nov 25—Schr Una, for Eureka. —————————— ‘When a man starts out to get even with anybody he is never satisfied until he comes out ahead. 1 TEDERAL JUDGE STANDS TRIAL ON BRIBERY CHARGE WASHINGTON, Nov. 2%.—A hearing was begun to-day at the Department of Justice in the case of Judge Webster Street, Chief Justice of the Third District of the Ninth Judicial District of Arizona, against whom a number of charges have been filed, including bribery, corruption and improper judicial conduct in several speclfles cases. Attorney General Knox and Assistant Attorney General Hoyt con- ducted the hearing, which was held in pri- vate. Until the conclusion fs reached no authoritative statement will be made. All the parties in interest, eight or tem in number, were present to-day. C Attractive Entertainment Is Furnished at the California Theater With “Yon Yonson,” the Tivoli Gives “The Geisha,” Alcazar Plays “We ’Uns of Tennessee,” Central Produces “Siberia,” Collier Continues at Columbia and Variety at Orpheum 2 HERE was deep disappointment at the Grand Opera-house last night, when glaring bills an- nounced that Mme. Emma Eames + was in the hands of her physicians and would not sing the role of Marguerite in “Faust.” On the previous evening the prima den- na sent Manager Grau a dainty note in- forming him that she was feeling in the best of health and would surely be able to_appear last night. The diva, however, arose yesterday morning with a touch of huskiness in her throat and a desire to cough, and mes- sengers were sent to call Drs. Herzstein and Selfridge. The medicos examined the throat and chest of Mme Eames and the letter they sent to Manager Grau upset all plans for the gala evening at the opera. ‘The billboards in the lobby of the Grand Opera-house reproduced in big type the verdict of ‘the medicos and the crowd that gathered last night read that Mme. Eames was suffering from inflamed vocal chords and irritation of the trachea and bronchial-tubes and could not appear. Mme. Camille Seygard bravely undertook the role of Marguerite at short motice, and, with her talented associates, Salig- nac, De Reszke, Campanari, Bauermeister and Bridewell, gave a spirited perform- ance of Gounod’s opera. The theater was about half filled and dozens who intended witnessing the opera with Mme. Eames in the role of SRTT e e el % S | Marguerite changed their minds and re- turned home. During the first act Manager Grau re- ceived the following letter from Mme, Eames: Dear Mr. Grau: As sorry as I am for myself, I am a thousand times sorrier for you. I got up early and did my vocal exercises, and ai- though my volce sounded clear and fresh 1 could not sing a_minute without an awful desire fo cough. It is nearly the same when I speak, so I shall continue to-day to write all T have to say, as I have done these last days. My chords are still red, which makes it, of_course, impossible for me to sing. Try and not hate me, for you must know how I want to, and how I appreciate all the troubles you have had and with what regret 1 add to those you aiready have had to bear with colds, etc. “Ever your affectionate friend, EMMA EAMES-STORY. But for the unfortunate indisposition that has affected Eames, Calve and San- derson the grand opera season would*have broken all records. That the public sym- pathizes with Marager Grau is felt om all sides and brave hopes are expressed that his delicate songbirds will quickly recover and allow the management to carry out its plans for this and next week. To-night “Die Walkure” will be repeat- ed with its great cast of singers, and the sale of seats assures a crowded house. GAPTAIN TILLEY Accused Officer Faces Court-Martial in Tutuila. i Charges of Mal-Administra- tion Are Eliminated by Admiral Casey. TUTUILA, Nov. 25.—On the morning of November 5 the U. S. S. Wisconsin ar- rived in the harber. It was announced that Admiral Casey had been ordered to Pagopago td convene a court-martial to try Captain B. F. Tilley, the commandant of the station. The news was received with great- surprise by the Samoan peo- ple. They had been making extensive preparations during the past month to welcome Captain Tilley on his return. On November 6 the Sonoma arrived with Captain Tilley and Mrs. Tilley on board. The Samonans of Pagopago had built a huge catamaran of native trees, upon which was a bower. decorated with ever- greens and flowers. Flags and streamers were flying from the masts. They ap- proached tne steamer with this immense raft and Captain and Mrs. Tilley de- scended to it and were pulled ashore, while songs of weicome were sung. Upon land- ing at the Custom-house there was a large crowd to meet the captain, who v;'as loudly cheered by wkites and na- tives, The United States steamer Solace ar- rived on November 7 with Admiral Evans and the other officers of the court-mar- tial. The Aberanda, which had been dis patched to Apia to bring witnesses for the prosecution, returned the same day. Shortly after the arrival of the Solace it was definitely announced that the charges against Captain Tiliey, which had been prepared in Washington, would be served on him at once. At 6 o'clock of the same day Captain Tilley was formal- ly served with a copy of the charges and specifications and was ordered to deliver up his sword. The trial of Captain Tilley began on Saturday, November 9. The most im- portant witness' was Dr. Blackwell. He testified that about 10:30 o’clock one night, and on toward midnight, he saw Captain Tilley lying down outside his cabin door undergoing a Samoan mas- sage treatment. This treatment is very common here with whites as well as na- tive chiefs. The prosecution closed its case on Monday, November 11, rather earlier than was expected. On Tuesday the defense began, the chief witness being Lieutenant Ricnardson of the Abarenda and Judge Gurr. The trial is expected to close to-morrow. From late information it appears that Admiral Casey, after due investigation dropped the charge of fnal-admmistmz(on against Captain Til- ey. On November 8 representatives from all Tutuila gathered in Pagopago to wel- come Admiral Casey and give him the highest tribute a Samoan can offer to a distinguished visitor. It was a large “taalolo,” symbolical of allegiance to United States Government. The tribes passed by the admiral, who was accom- panied by all the leading officers of the ships, and presented their offerings of submissfon. Native Governor Mauga, made the speech of welcome. It told of the contented condition of the people un- der the present government and spoke in the highest terms of Commandant Tilley. Upon receipt of the official_information of the death of President McKinley, a memorial service was held at Pagopago. Lieutenant Jayne, U. S. N., commanding the station, sent invitations to all the rep- resentative heads of the missionary so- cieties in Tutuila and a most sympathetic response was made. At the special ser- vice the Rev. Mr. Hawker of the London Mission Society preached an impressive sermon and Judge Gurr read the les- sons. The service was attended by the officers of the U. S. S. Abarenda in full dress and by many men from the same vessel. OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE OF THE 2ACIFIC COAST Several Changes Made in the Postal Service and More New Pen- sions Granted. WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—Postoffice es- tablished: Washington—Cypress, Skagic County, Frederick S. Graham, postmaster. Postmaster _commissioned: Oregon— Bertha Durschmidt, Bellwood. These pensions were granted: _Califor- nia—Original, war with Spain—Louis F. Ursenbank, Petaluma, $6. Increase—Be jamin C. Woolley, Clipper $12; Samuel Hutchins, Campbell, $10; Henry W. Dean, San Francisco, $8: Francisco Bushnell, King City, $10. Widows—Emma, J. Stewart, Elk Grove, $3; Roxie C. Sproul, akdale, $8. OOregon —Increase — Levi Hollenbeck, Mapleton, $8; Thomas C. Wyman, Empire City, $12;” George W. Humphries, Lowell: George A. Prentiss, Salem, $8; Thomas Riley, Silverton, $10. Widow—Emily S. Day, Murphy, $8 Washington — Origin: Grimes, Edwall, $; Highland, . i Licensed to Marry. OAKLAND, Nov. %.—Licenses to mar: were issued to-day to ficnry D. Dircks aged 33 years, San Francisco, and Fred- ericka M. Rengstorf, 22, Fitchburg; Lou's Raffeto, 27, and Edna G. Karman, 17, both of Oakland; Herbert Hume, 27, and Fran- ces J. Dutard, 23, both of San Francisco; Byron H. Garland, 49, and Juliet Malim, 10, both of San Francisco. al — George V. David C. Dewey, —_—e———————— SUDDEN DEATH OF ANDREW FOUZER.— Andrew Fouzer, an old man, supposea to be a watchmaker, was found dead in bed yesterday morning in his lodgings, 123% Jackson street. Death is believed to have resuited from natural causes. “GOLD GOLD It removes dirt, grease, smo Itis and cheaper than soap. ‘THE N.K. Fi i DTN ke-stains clean and new looking. ——— DUST.” WAL DUST and grime from any causs, leaving 1t does not injure hands or fabrics. COMPANY, Chicago, St. Louls, New York, Boston.