Evening Star Newspaper, August 28, 1897, Page 24

24 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1897—2 THINGS THEATRICAL Two More Houses Will Open Next Week. —S Se TRAGEDY AND VAUDEVILLE PROGRAMS Robert Downing to Preseat a New Drama, “David Laroque.” —_+—___. SOME GENERAL GOSSIP ‘The opening of the Academy of Music and the Grand Opera House next Monday is a warning that the regular theatrical season is at hand. Atgthe former house Robert Downing,“Our Bob,” as he fs famil- farly and affectionately called here in his native city, will give us the first taste of legitimate work, his first performance be- ing “Virginius,” and during the week will also present “Othello” and “The Gladia- tor,” in all of which he has been seen before and always with satisfaction. Dur- ing his engagement he will also present for the first time on any stage a new play called “David Laroque.” Bob recognizes that Washington is a good city in which to produce a new play, for if it meets with the approbation of an audience here it 1s pretty sure to have success elsewhere. It is hoped that Downing’s new venture will prove both an artistic and a money-making investment. The Grand Opera House will present a high-class vaudeville program, the manage- ment believing that those who are just re- ternirg from their summer vacation want to be amused and do not care to have their intellect taxed before cold weather. Glen-Echo-on-the-Potomac will still keep up its high standard of attractions, and if the Fadettes are to leave next week they 1 Haley's Military Cencert Band, an organization with which every Washingtonian is famillar and which has ea-ned a high reputation by its excel- lent work. Bob Downing repeated a story the other evening which he had heard over in New York about Nat Goodwin, who has been spending the past few months in London. The story was told Mr. Downing by a re- cent arrival from the other side, and is thoroughly characteristic of the clever comedian. Goodwin has always had a great fondness for the old historic places in the suburbs. One day he out at Hampton Court. The weather was warm and fine, and the roads somewhat dusty, so he was nothing loath to turn into one of the many inns with which the palace is surrounded and quench his thirst. He or- dered a foaming mug of “bitter beer,” and Sat down at a little table in a small and very dingy room. The only other occupant of the apartment was a somewhat military looking gentleman, long past middle age. After scanning his features intently for some little time, the gentleman left the table at which he sat and drew his chair oe to Goodwin's, at the same time remark- ng: “Have I not the honor of addre: Goodwin, the American comedian? “You have,” was the reply in a friendly tone, but you have the advantage of me, for I do not remember to have ever seen you before.” “No,” answered the stranger, “I don't think you ever met me, and the fact Is I only Knew you through a photograph in the possession of a professional friend of mine.” | “You are In the profession, then?” asked Goodwin, perfectly ready to fraternize with a fellow actor. “I am stage director of the Standard,” answered his new acquaintance readily. ‘Oh, indeed. Let us shake then and have ndly glass together, Mr. ae put in the stranger. . Mr. Wilkins, my afternoon is my d I suppose you have time to spare. © we have a little lunch together, What do you say?” “With all my ‘art,’ said Mr: Wilkins. “T don’t start back to town until 2:30 o'clock.” Accordingly Goodwin ordered in a sump- tuous lunch and a bottle of old port, to which Mr. Wilkins and he did ample jus- tice, chatting about various topics, ‘but horses and horse racing he found were Mr. W.'s chief forte. After a glass of grog and @ cigar, Goodwin's new acquaintance got up, looked at his big silver watch and said: “It's nearly time to start. Will you ride back to town with me, Mr. Goodwin?” “Have you a conveyance, then?” asked the comedian. “Oh, yes; a beauty. Just come outside and see it. I think everything is ready for the back trip.” Delighted at the prospect of a drive home- ward through picturesque Surrey lanes, Gocdwin followed his friend out to the courtyard, where a large coach was in waiting. “Time's u in the yard. two ‘outs. ng Mr. said the rugged-faced man ‘and there’s six ‘insiders’ and “Are you going to ride inside or out?” asked Mr. Wilkins of the actor. “Oh, I don't mind,” said he; “but where are-you “Me? going to sit?” Oh, I drive, you know,"} was the you drive the stage?” I'm stage director of the Stand- he answered, with a chuckle. Don't you see the name painted on the side of the **hus? * Sure enough, there were the words “The Standard” in big letters on the stage coach. Goodwin grasped the situation, the joke and the fact that he had been made a fool of. but he did not return to the city in that conveyance. He just took the next train and kicked holes in himself all the way back. Eugenie Blair, since her debut here as a more than made good all of the thirgs that were thought, said =n about her. Bert Riddle, who her during her trip south, In “Miss Blair's writ maneged speaking of his star, said: ower seems to He in her ability to attract er own sex, as the crowded matinees will attest during her engagement wherever she n.ay be playing, especially if ‘East Lynne’ is being presented. ‘Camille’ is a good sec- ond, but the first named play easily out- classes all others as a tear producer. In fact, the Saturday shower 1s incomplete without it, and it is Eugenie Blair’s won- derful power to move her audience to tears that makes her so popular with her own sex. There seems to be nothing in the world which dces a woman so much good as a good cry, and with the sorrows of poor Lady Isabel before them they simply revel in misery. Well, Eugenie cries and sorrows with them, and there's the mutual attraction. Many a woman has been known to say after an afternoon of tears: ‘I erted all through the play and I declare I feel better,” and ten to one she does. “In New Orleans last winter at a Sat- urday matinee 1,780 women saw Eugenie Blair play ‘East Lynne,’ and there wasn’t @ man or one dry eye in the house—nor was there a hat in sight. The law there sensibiy mikes each lady take her hat off when she comes into the theater and hold it or get it checked, and what a happy law that is and now happy all of the men in New Orleans are. But between the acts, bless your heart, every woman puts on her hat again, and then the styles have full sway. They certainly have no idea of letting all their art and beauty languish all of the time.” =e . Mr. B. Frank Gelest gave an organ re- cital at Madison, Ind., cn the 19th instant, which was, accordirg to the Herald of that city, “a brilliant success in every respect.” The paper continued: “It was, indeed, a rare treat to all lovers of good music, and the delightful privilege was most thor- oughly enjoyed by an unusually large au- dience. Mr. B. Frank Gebest’s organ se- lections were grand. Too much cannot be said in praise of the beauty and power of musical gems of such high order. The Pleasure which was afforded Mr. Gebest's audience, which was held spellbound dur- ing his recital, will lorg be remembered by many of his delighted hearers.” ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—Robert Down- ing, elways a favorite of theater-goers, will open the season at the Academy of Music Monday evening. There is no artist now before the public who is looked upon with more favor than this famous tragedian, who In the past has been accorded at all times the most considerate treatment. ‘What will add especial interest to this en- ment is the announcement that Mr. ming will present, for the first time on any stage, a new play from the pen of Geo. 8. Johns, entitled “David Laroque,” which is said to offer the greatest opportunities to both Mr. Downing and his excellent or- ganization. In fact, at no time in his long career has Mr. Downing ever been sur- rounded by such well-known and versatile players as will characterize his coming en- gagement. The repertoire for the week has been arranged as follows: On Monday night “Virginius” will be presented with the full strength of the organization; Tuesday night “Othello” will be revived, while Wed- nesday evening will witness the first pre- sentation on any stage of the new romantic play, “David Laroque,”’ which will be seen up to and including the Saturday matinee, while Saturday evening “The Gladiator” will be given in its entirety. Mr. Downing’s support this year is a large one. Miss Ade- laide Fitz Allen, the leading lady, would be hard to duplicate. In the past she has sup- ported Keene, Salvini and many other re- nowned players. Harriet Sterling was for years with A. M. Palmer's productions. Helene T. Potter has had good schooling and is a most favorite member. There are two leading men in the support of Mr. Downing, including Eugene Moore and Ed- ward N. Hoyt, who have had wide expert- ence. C. W. Vance, the stage manager, has been with McCullough, Barrett, Keene and others. Clement St. Martin, Richard Steele, Charles McMurdy, George A. Holt, W. A. Robinson and an auxiliary corps of ten responsible young men and women go to make up one of the strongest repertoire companies seen in years. ft is the ambi- tion of the management to make Mr. Downing’s tour one not to be forgotten, the greatest of pains having been exer- cised both with reference to scenic en- vironments and the proper costuming of the various characters. Each presentation will be a production in itself, and the plays to be presented have been selected with a view of catering to the masses. CORBETYT-FITZSIMMONS PICTURES. —One of the remarkable features connected with the veriscope pictures of the Corbett- Fitzsimmons glove contest, which took place at Carson City, Nev., March 17, is the great interest taken in the exhibition by women. The reason is undoubtedly be- cause the veriscope allows them the oppor- tunity of witnessing a scientific contest be- tween the two foremost boxers of the world without being subjected to the necessity of seeing the men actually suffer from the ef- fects of the blows. These pictures have been secured by the management of the National, and will be seen here, two exhi- bitions daily, for two weeks, beginning Monday, September 6. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.— “Miaco’s City Club Spectacular Farce Com- edy Company” comes to the Lyceum Thea- ter next we This season Manager Miaco has hit upon the happy idea of giving two different and compiete performances dur- ing the week. Many patrons of the vaude- ville hov: are accustomed to visit the theater twice and very often three times during the engagement of a popular at- traction. How nice to be able to witness ar entire change of program, scenery, cos- tumes, specialties and all, but at the same time see your favorite arttst. This is just what Manager Miaco kas promised, and cn Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the per- formance will consist of an extrayaganz: entitled “Madam May’s First Night, which is said to be Frenchy in the ex treme and of a broad farcical order. The Lurlesque is entitled “The Ccuntryman’s Dream,” which is satirical, and will in- troduce som2 startling situations, which only could be interpreted by artists. Both of these burlesques are from the pen of Robert Fulton, with original music by John Stromberg, the weil-known composer cf many popular melodies. The last half cf the week the burlesque will be “The Gay Girls at Monte Carlo,” by Harry Montague. and “Mr. Paris at Niagara,” by Frank Dumont, with original music by Fred Sol- cmon. Between each will be interspersed new sensational livi: pictures. They will be shown in ‘he Glass Cabinet,” a Paris- ian invention, in which, it is sald, a bean- tiful arrangement of lights and colors is possible, snd which will more fully show off the charms of the feir models. The clio includes the following well-known artists: Dave Conroy and Phil. McFarland, the recognized exponents of whims! [rish comedy; Anna Lenborg, favorite contralto, whose marvelous veice has a power to charm possessed by no other vocalist on the vaudeville stage; Bert Leslie, assisted by Carrie Fulten, a pair of versatile artists, presenting Mr. Leslie’s laughable sketch, “Stage Whispers;’’ Baker and St. John, in a charming imperscnaticn of juvenile sim- Plicity, in€roducing gracefil songs and dances, and on? of tne most remarkable acrobatic exhibitions in this country; Lew Palmer, a mimic impersonator and story- teller of more than ordinary ability; Dick ata Kitty Kummirs, a eelebrated comedy ccuple, in their convulsive interlude, ‘An, Agreeavle Surprise,” finishing with a bur- Jesque boxing act, and the four French Sisters, known throughcut Europe as “The Natural Dancers” and ‘Loftiest Kickers” in the world. Miss Fannie Everett. still leads the burlesque contingent, who are said to be more numerous, beautiful and shapely than ever. Each burlesque will be produced with gorgeous scenery and elec- trical effects and magnificent costumes. In fact, the management have promised that no stone has been left unturned to make next week a red-letter event in vau- deville theatricals. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—The Grand Opera H ‘e will reopen Monday night, when Gi 's Vaudeville Celebrities will commence another engagement. The splen- did impression made by the artists supplied by Mr. Grau at this house last spring and the unquestioned merjt of their work will be remembered, and their return {s an event that will excite the keenest interest among the hosts of people who find their panacea for all il:s in the light, musical and faccical entertainment afforded by Mr. Grau’s “Headliners. No other manager, it is safe to say, can gather around himself such an aggregation of the best talent in every department of the amusement world and profession as Mr. Grau brings with him now as the best evidence of that fact. The program for next week will embrace: First, Mr. Lew Dockstader, who rivals Shakespeare's Touchstone in the quaint and delicious humor of his jests and songs. Lal He is the prince of entertainers, and this} is his first appearance here since he pre- sented his aggregation of minstrels, and his return to the east after a long trip to the orange groves of California. The next bright light comes in the per- son of Barney Ferguson, that unique enter- tainer, who rivals the ‘doctors in making people laugh and grow fat. He will be re- membered in “McCarty’s Mishaps.” and his brogue fs just as thick, his step just as light and his humor just as entrancing as in his palmiest days. Miss Dora Wiley, that plump embodiment of all that Is good and gracious in woman, with an excellent voice, wilk make her first appearance here in five years, and it is predicted that she will meet with the same favor as when she appeared in opera. There will also be the original and only Sam J. Ryan, Miss Kitty Mitchell, just from Europe; Charles T. Aldrich,’ the peer of all prestidigitateurs, and the celebrated Irish comedians, Mc- Carthy ané Reynolds, who show the Irish to life from the old country. GLEN-ECHO-ON-THE-POTOMAC.—Glen Echo will have for its attractions next week a long list of well-known features. The Fadettes, the famous Boston woman's orchestra, which has, under the direction of Caroline B. Nichols, given so much real Pleasure and enjoyment to the patrons of this beautiful resort, will leave to fulfill an important engagement, but their place will be filled by Haley’s Washington Con- cert Band, the nucleus of that splendid organization that furnished the dance music for the last inaugural ball. All music lovers will go in order to hear the work of Haley’s band, which has become a standard musical aggregation. Besides the band there will be other features, of course, made up from the best talent on the vaude- ville stage, and the program will be one of delightful interest throughout the evening. The matinees that are given at 3 o'clock in the afternoon are fully as enjoyable as the evening performances, and are as fully attended. The means of getting to the Glen have been much improved, and all the car lines are now furnished with suf- ficient power to take the cars _threvgh without vexatious delay. The cafe, under the charge of Rauscher, serves an excel- lent meal for those who desire to partake of dinner amid beautiful surroundings. Miss Evelyn Anderson, who took the part of the heroine in the new play, “The Pro- vost Guard,” at the Marble Hall, Soldiers’ Home, Thurscay evening, made her first appearance on the dramatic stage at that time. Miss Anderson was slated for the second female part, but a few days before the presentation was called upon to take the leading role. Miss Anderson's voice was hardly up to the requirements of the part, but she acquitted hersélf with regard to dramatic force admirably. —.—__ EXCURSIONS. The steamer Jane Moseley continues to draw large crowds to Colonial Beach, not- withstanding the hard times. The popu- larity of the Beach continues to grow. The pure air and delightful bathing give new Ufe to the tired mind and body that.no.| person who can fill inland trip can furnish. The church ex- cursion on Wednesday was quite a suc- cess. A large and enthusiastic crowd vis- ited the site where the foundation has been laid, and a number of lots changed hands in consequence. Yesterday’s excursion took down over 800 passengers. The man- agement has decided to run the balance of the season, Saturday nights and Svndays included, at reduced rates. This is a move In the right direction, as hundreds can now avail themselves of this delightful excar- sion that scarcely felt able to do so before. The popularity of the palace steamer Jane Mcseley with the Washington public as the fastest, most comfortable and safest excursion steamer out of Washington gives confidence in case of storms, etc. The Management claims that the dining room and lunch counter service on the steamer carnot be excelled on the river. Passen- gers frequently make the mistake in get- ting off of the 7th street cars too soon. If they wish to take the Jane Moseley, the only excursion steamer direct to the Beach without stop, they should look out for the floating banner, for Colonial Beach,” Clyde wharf. Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Ocean View never seemed more attractive than now to those who enjoy the Saturday evening excursions offered by the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company to these famous resorts. These trips must be very attractive or so many of the “‘stay- at-homes” would not take them every Sat- urday, The demand for state rooms has been far greater than the supply for many weeks, and those who decide on taking the p_are ordering accommodations several s in advance of the time for sailing. The reduced rates make these outings one of the most inexpensive, as well as delight- ful, trips it is possible to enjoy. ‘The steam- er Washington will leave the 7th street “hart this evening at 7 o'clock, arriving at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk early Sunday morning, and reaching this city on the re- turn trip Monday at 6:30 a.m. This gives two nights and one day cn the water. Washingtonians will again have an op- portunity to visit Ocean City, Md., today. ‘The entire trip, including an hour’s sail on Chesapeake bay, occupies but 4% hours, and is one of the most enjoyable features of the outing. The route lies through the famous “eastern shore’’ of Maryland--that part of the state which is famous for its fertile farms and beautiful pastoral scenery. ‘The return train reaches this city tomorrow at 10 p.m. The new electric line now running from the Navy Yard bridge to Congress Heights affords an easy mode of access to that beautiful spot. Those who make the jour- ney will find a large, cool grove with every manner of amusement, including dancing and good music, and ‘this grove will be found to be an ideal place in which to spend Sunday afternoon. or Sunday even- ing. A concert by the United States Mar- ine Band will be given at the grove to- morrow from 4 o'clock in the afternoon until 10 o'clock at night. There are ac- commodations for thousands at the grove, and basket parties are always welcome and will find ample facilities there for en- joying their outdoor lunch. Special tickets including transportation and accommodations at the hotel at Piney Point will again be sold for the steamer Arrowsmith at that popular resort this evening. The Arrowsmith touches at all the prominent river landings and tickets may also be bought for Colonial Beach on this boat. The return trip is made Sunday evening in time to make all the cars to the upper portions of the city, and the ride home is one of the most enjoyable features of the whole outing. The tickets are sold at an unusually reasonable figure and may be procured from Wash. B. Williams, 7th and D streets. northwest. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell special tickets to Baltimore Sunday, a spe- cial train leaving this city at 8:30 a.m., and returning in the evening. The round-trip fare charged 1s exceedingly small, and will affcrd an excellent opportunity for those Washingtonians who are desirous of tak- ing a flying trip to the monumental city, seeing the many sights afforded by that city, including Druid Hill Park, and re- turning home the same day. The steamer Arrowsmith sails every Monday and Wednesday at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. and Saturday evening at 6 o'clock for all Potomac river landings. These trips are popular, well conducted, and give those who would take advantage of them an opportunity of seeing and ad- miring the picturesque lower Potomac. The Potomac river is near its mouth a most béautiful stream, and one ‘well worth a visit. These trips afford a most pleasant means of reaching that end. ‘There is always a large and appreciative audience at the open-air concerts given by the cavalry band at Fort Myer in the even- ings. And most of those who attend usual- ly spend an hour or two rambling through Arlington, one of the most beautiful places for miles around this city. Falls Church is another object point that is sought by irany in the evening, for the ride Is always cool and pleasant. Electric cars leave the Aqueduct bridge every half hour for Fort Myer and Arlington, and every hour for Falls Church from 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 p.m. Sundays are always pleasant days at River View, and they are never more de- lightful than when the various German or- ganizations are giving their excursions. ‘Tomcrrow is the excursion day of the Platt- deutsche Verein and the Arion Singing So- ciety, both well known German organiza- tions. The usual musical program will be rendered by < chorus of ene hundred train- ed voices from the German musical soci- eties of the city, and all the glees and airs of the German fatherland will be rendered, Chris. Arth, jr.'s, fine orchestra will be heard in concert in the afternoon and even- ing and the many attractions of the View will be ready to give pleasure to all. The steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 11 am., 2:45 and 6:15 p.m., and, returning, will leave River View at 1, 5, 7:30 and 0 p.m. All the elements of enjoyment are found at Marshall Hall in generous quantities. The gcod times to be had at the Hall have made a name for themselves almost as far- reaching as that of the river itself. It's the haven each week, and especially Sundays, for hundreds of folks who are desirous of spending a pleasant day. The almost in- exhaustible supply of refreshing breezes’ keep one continually in a contented frame of mind. The scenery of the river shores is most pleasing to the eye, and nothing could pessibly excel the enjoyments offered by the wide expanses of lawns and shady groves to roam through. Of course every- body knows what Schroeder's band is. Along in the afternoon when every one is sitting about through the grounds, the band renders a concert that many folks go down especially to hear. Altogether one has noth- ing to wish for on the trip, everything that weuld enhance ‘the pleasure having been provided through the foresight of the man- agement. The Macalester leaves at 11 a.m., 0 and 6:30 p.m. Tomorrow will be the last regular Sunday trip of the season to Chapel Point on the River Queen. It is the last opportunity to spend the great day of rest and recreation for the masses of the people among the popular features of this down-the-river re- sert. At the Point there is everything to pass the day pleasantly. Fishing and crab- bing in abundance, salt water bathing and all the other amusements that go to make a perfect day at 4 place like the Point. The salt air puts an edge on everybody's appe- tite long before the Point is reached, and the cafe on the boat, where excellent din- ners are served, does a thriving business waiting on the guests. On the grounds, also, there Is a very good hotel. The sail each way occupies about four hours, and it is the coolest, most refreshing four hours that any one who has heen in the city all the week has seen in many a day. The trip home at night is a delightful sail, the scenic beauty of the river shores being more than usually picturesque. This run has had a most popular season.. It will be with regrets that the many patrons learn of the season's close, and a doubly large crowd is sure to be on hand on this ac- count. The River Queen leaves Sunday morning at 9:30. There isn’t a steamer going from Wash- ington that carries larger crowds than does the Macatester cn her trips to Indian Head. The sail alonc is such a refreshing one, and opportunity is afforded to spend the evening in such a variety of ways that folks of all sorts of tastes are suited as to their pleas- ures. The trip tothe Head and return is enough to please lots of people, but if it Is preferred, a time can be spent at Marshall Hall in dancing and all the other favorite musements of the place. Over four hours re afforded to enjoy oneself in elegant style. and every minute of the time can be counted on te hold something new for the pleasure of the guests. On the 6:30 boat the band goés down, furnishing music en route to make things livelier, and also plays for the dancers at the Hall. The Macales- ter leaves at 6:30 and {s sure to have the | usual Saturday night crowd. —_.—__ is that you want or @ servant—a Star will reach the It matters little what it —whether a siti “want” ad. in The teamer Jane Moseley” CRESCENT. VS. CROSS! Moslem Arrafed Against Christian in the Indian‘ Uprising. RUSSIAN INFROEBCE ALSO AT WORK Possibility That the Map of Europe and Asia*May Be Changed. A SERIOUS SITUATION startled by reports of another uprising against British rule in India. These re- ports, while they are decidedly unfavorable to the English side, maybe assumed to be substantially ‘correct as they emanate from English sources of information. Beginning with reports of mutterings of discontent on the part of the natives on account of the famine the first premonition of actual Acstility came with the news of the assassinaticn of Lieutenant Ayerst and a British civil officer in Bombay about the time when the queen’s jubilee-was being celebrated in London. This was quickly followed by the news of a native uprising in the Chitral, which was promptly sup- pressed with heavy losses on the part of the tribesmen. Fort Chakdara was besieged by a large force of insurgent natives, and was relieved by the British force under General Blood. The fighting was severe and the tribesmen lest heavily. The loss of the British was light. The relief forces under General Blood advanced in two columns, commanded, re- spectively, by Colonels Goldney and Meikle- jobn, and brilliantly attacked and routed the enemy surrounding the fort. z The British political officer at Malakand reported that practically all the tribes joined in the attacks on the British forces. He added that 2700 of the enemy were killed, and that in addition many of the tribesmen were wounded. The latter were reported greatly disheartened and that much further resistance was not likely. Moslems, Not Buddhists. Scon the reports began to indicate that the uprising was taking on a religious as- pect and that, contrary to the conditions which prevailed during the Sepoy rebellion and the mutiny, the insurgents were of the Moslem faith instead of Brahmins or Budd- hists. Grave fears were entertained that the-uprising was about to take on the form of a “holy war” and that the crescent was once more to be raised against the cross. Even to the present time the British are disposed to take this view of the trouble. The first indication that this was the true cause of the uprising appeared in the active hostility of the fanatical tribes of Mullahs, led by their chief, who bears the title of the Mad Mullah, An official dispatch from Simla, India, stated that the British force of cavalry, infantry and artillery which was sent from Peshawar to punish the rebels in the Moh- mand country, who,under the Mullah, at- tacked Fort Shabkd#r, had overtaken and defeated them after¥a hard-fought engage- ment. The British, under!Col. Wood, were re- pulsed at first, -but*a brilliant charge by the Bengal cavalry iturned the tide of bat- tle. 2 ‘The losses ofthe British wre twelve killed and forty-eight wounded. The wounded includéd three officers. Attitude of the Ameer. = - Closely following this came the still more startling news that ithe Ameer of Afghan- istan was baci of‘ and instigating the movement against the British, and that the Afridis an@ other powerful tribes on the other side“of the mountains were in revolt. - ‘The ameer ‘wag called on by the Indian government to answer to the truth of this. charge, and.\prémptfy. denied such a mo- tive, at the, same time issuing a firman forbidding his subjects to join the rebels who were in arms agalgst'the Indian gov- ernment. The Afghan goyernor of Khosl was ordered to punish the Afghans who Rad been raiding. camels betonging to the Tochi punitive expedition. Following closely upon the ameer’s pro- fession of friendship, or af least of neu- trality, cqme the still more alarming news that the whole northwest frontier of India seemed to be aflame with insurrection. The Afridis were reported marching through Khybeer pass upon Jamud, while the Orakzias were advancing by Kunam and threatening Samara. Sharp engagements took place between the tribesmen and the forces of Col. Blood, who was in command of the British forces at Kotal. Then a still more important phase of the situation was hinted at. The British suspected the Turkish government with having prompted the ameer to instigate the uprising of the tribesmen. A prompt de- nial of any such motive on the part of the porte was immediately made at Constanti- nople. Russia the Real Enemy. Yet another and even more sensational rumor was to come. This was to the effect that back of all other influences was the potent influence of Russia working out through the agency of an enemy of a cen- tury’s standing, the ambition of the Mus- covite, which dates back to the time of Peter the Great, and which has always been thwarted by some shrewd diplomatic move on the part of England. Russia has wanted Turkey in Europe since Peter's time, and on more than one occasion had been’ on the point of grasping the prize when England intervened, and made the Russian stay his ambition. British alarmists saw in the serious up- rising which confronted the Indian govern- ment Russia’s revenge for Sebastopol and failure to reap the full victory of San Stefano. As yet no denial has come from St. Pe- tersburg like the quick responses from the sultan and the ameer. On the contrary, reports come of the friendly meeting of the czar and the head of the French republic and an alleged alliance between France and Russia. It will also be remembered that it was England who drove France from India in the beginning of European occupancy of that country, and who could tell but that, while talking of Alsace and Lorraine, the Frenchman might also be thinking of Pon- dicherry and the loss of Madras. A Hazardous Situation. Meantime, while speculation was breeding apprehension as to motives in concealment, tke insurgent tribesmen continued to gain important advantages over their British adversaries. A day or two ago came the news that Khybeer pass had fallen com- pletely into the: hands of the insurgents. Forts Maude and Alf Musjed fell into their hands, the native amd British soldiers re- tiring before vastly Superior numbers, while in one or two imstamces there were reports that the nativextroops had deserted and gone over to the-enemy. What makes the sftuation doubly hazard- ous to the British is'the fact that a large part of the native Indian army is recruited from the ranks*of these tribesmen now in revolt. The Sep®y rébellion and the-mutiny had taught the*nglish not to rely on the loyalty of the Brattmin or Hindoo tribes. Experience had» tatght them that ordi- narily they coitid rély on the Mohamme- dans. They méde g00d soldiers, fighting with equal ist their own ‘kinsmen to that which ‘they brought against the Brahmins. But#durfsig all these skirmishes with refractoryStrives, the question of re- ligion has neverbeer¥ raised. Ghe fanaticism of the, Mussulmiin his never been appealed to. If it is true that the word has gone forth from the sultan to ali_the faithful to raise the crescent in a “holy war,” then England. may well be alarmed for -her government in India. 1 ~the gateway to. the-coun- tries where the Mohammedan strength lies, is in the hands of her enemies and would seem to be effectually closed against her. This pass, thirty-three miles ‘long, almost hewn out of solid rock, is to India by land trom the north what is to the Mediterranean. Through it in case of a “holy war” the hordes of her Mohammedan enemies..would pour and sweep over the Punjab and the most valuable of her In- Worse yet, there are 50,000,0b0 Moham- English, Aina Rite ty not always be safely Telied on if opportunity presented to throw | Within the past month the world has been off British rule. No effort is mai er in England or by the government of India to disguise the fact that the situation is regarded with the most serious apprehen- sion. Reports from both Bombay and Lon- don take a decidedly serious view of the situation, and it is openly hinted that the uprising which first appeared as a cloud no bigger than the traditional hand may before it is finally settled change the maps of both Europe and Asia. — A Malay Fore From “Court and Kampong. * These forests are among the wonderful things of the earth. They are immense in extent, and the trees which form them grow so close together that they tread on ene another’s toes. All are lashed and beund and relashed into one huge magnifi- cent tangled net by the thickest underwood and the most marvelous parasitic growths that nature has ever devised. No human being can force his way through this maze of trees and shrubs and thorns and plants and creepers, end even the great beasts which dwell in the jungle find their strength unequal to the task, and have to follew game paths, beaten out by the pas- sage of innumerable animals through the thickest and deepest parts of the forest. The branches cross and recross, and are bound together by corntless parasitic creepers, forming a green canopy over- head, throvgh which the fierce sunlight only fcrces a partial passage, the strug- gling rays flecking the trees on which they fall with little splashes of light and color. ‘The air “hangs heavy as remembered sin,” and the gloom of a great cathedral is on every side. Everything is damp and motst, and oppressive. The soil, and the cool dead leaves under foot are dank with decay ard sodden to the touch. Enormous fun- gous growths flourish luxuriantly, and over all, during the long hot hours of the day, hangs a silence as of the graveyard. Though these jungles teem with life, no living thing is to be seen, save the busy ants, a few brilliantly colored butterflies and insects, and an occasional nest of bees high up in the tree tops. A little stream ripples its way over the pebbles of its bed, and makes a humming murmur in the dis- tance; « faint breeze sweeping over the forest gently sways the upper branches of a few of the tallest trees; but for the rest all is melancholy, silent and motion- less. . Se Was Not Ashamed. From the San Franelsco Post. A San Francisco manufacturer has ad- vised his little scn, not once, but fifty times, to avoid contentiors with other chil- dren, but if a quarrel is forced uvon him to defend himself at all hazards. The boy is a member of the Plymouth Congregational Sunday school, and it is the custom of the pastor of the church to give every child in the Sabbath school a nice little Bible on the Sunday following his seventh birthday. Last Sunday it was Master Kerr’s turn to receive a Bible, and when his name was called he marched for- ward with a black eye he had received in a fight with another urchin the day before. The pastor eyed the boy's face narrowly and the whole congregation tittered. The little fellow flushed with embarrassment, but accepted the Bible as gracefully as pos- sible, Hstened to the few words of com- mendation and advice and started for his seat. The tittering was renewed, and when half way down the aisle the boy’s pent-up feelings could be restrained no longer. He resented the imputation conveyed, first by the pastor’s searching gaze and then by the congregation’s amusement, and, stop- ping in the aisle, he -turned around and shouted: “Well, I licked him, anyway!” —§<$< 0s Convict With Klondike Fever. From the St. Louts Globe-Democrat. J. B. Johnson, the desperate convict at Jufferson City, who fired the prison and led the revolt in 188%, by which $300,000 worth of property was destroyed, and who has since made several murderous assaults on officers, is suffering with a severe attack of Klondike gold fever. He has written a letter to State Auditor James M. Siebert, cre of the prison inspectors, that he is very anxious to try his luck in Alaska. make a fortune, become a good citizen and retrieve his good name. He wants Auditor Sit@ry to intercede for him with Goy. Stephens and secure him a pardon. He points out in forceful language that if he 4s kept in prison until the expiration of his sentence, in 1912, the gold feld will be overcrowded and -his chances of striking a.rich lead will be greatly diminished. eo A Necessary Operation. From the Chivago Post. The physicians in charge had decided that av operation should be performed. “Do you think,” asked a relative, anx- fously, “that the operation will do any good?’ “Well, I should say it would,”replied the doctor confidently. “And he'll live?” “Oh, dear, no; not at all. But it will set- tle a medical point that has been in dis- pute for the last fifty years.” Set ee Women Drawn as Jurors. From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. “Mrs. E. Ross, Mrs. A. M. Douglass and Mrs. A. Kaufmans,wives of prominent men of Fort Scott, Kan., have been drawn on the list of jurors of the September term of the district court. Never before has a wo- man been drawn. It happened that their names were on the tax rolls, and Mayor Hessor included them in the list of eligible jurors filed with the county clerk. The law requires that a juror must be a qualified elector, and as they are electors in municipal government, it is said they can be required to serve. SS Not Losing Time. From Life. “Are the lawyers making any progress with that will case?” One of the Heirs—“Oh, yes. They’ve used up about half the money.” —————+e+ —____ If you went anything, try ar ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. AMUSEMENTS. Glen Echo, ON THE POTOMAC. THIS AFT®RNOON AT 8———TONIGHT AT 8. In the Immense Amphitheater. E. MIDDLETON, Jr.......- GRAND CONCERT BY THE 25- FADETTES-=25 BOSTON’S FAMOUS WOMAN'S ORCHESTRA, DIRECTED BY CAROLINE B. NICHOLS, Return Eugagement of” Byron G. Harlan, The Phenomenal Western Tenor. IMPERIAL JAPANESE TROUPE One Lady and three Gentlemen, in thelr wonderful feuts of Equilibrium and Juggling, Sensa- tional Japanese Fencing and Dueling. One Week More of Washington's Favorites, The Grotto Trio, Masters Brady, Walsh and Laws, in the ‘Songs of the Day. Rauscher’s Superb Glen Echo Dinners, 75c. —FROM 5 TO 9— ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS FREE. -Manager Latest ‘Take Georgetown and Temnallytown road. connect- ing at 32d and M enters agg, eo rs ‘al Traction (through cars); also Washington The price is nominal, but the CHEVY CHASE INN $1 TABLE D’HOTE is a superior repast. Ex- AMUSEMENTS. EXCURSIC INS, ETC Z | Grand Opera House!!! COMMENCING MONDAY, AUGUST 30. OPENING OF THE REGULAR SEASON, 1897-98. MATINEES WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 2. Engagement Extraordinary of GRAU’S CELEBRITIES Monster Vaudeville Combine. The Largest and Most Comnlete Congress of High Salaried Stars ever gathered in America. Names that tell: THE KING OF MINSTRELSY, LEW DOCKSTADER. The Popular Farce Comedy Stars, BARNEY FERGUSON, Assisted by JOHN MARR, In their Great Knock-about Specialty. ‘The Queen of Comic Opera and Sweet Singer of Maine, DORA WILEY. The Best of Irish Comedians, SAM. J. RYAN, The Latest New York Sensation, ‘The Dashing Soubrette, KITTY MITCHELL. ‘The Tramp Juggler, CHAS. T. ALDRICH. The Bicycle Marvels, HARRY——THE KRAMERS——JENNY. That Funny Pair of Comedians, McCARTHY and REYNOLDS. Popular Prices. BASE BALL TODAY. St. Louis it —va- Washington. GAME CALLED AT 4 P.M. ADMISSION. .. 25e. and 50c. l| PITTSBURG. ...Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 Next || Louisville, Sept. 4& 6, a.m, & p.m, au2s-tf OPI ACADETIY.......% Next Monday night, August 30. RESERVED SEATS—25c., 50c. and T5e. ROBE DOWNING Monday eve. and mat. Wed.. VIR- SEATS | gi Tues., OTHELLO; Wed. (first ae time on any Stage), also Thurs. and Friday and Mat. Sat., E. | ROQUE; Sat. night, THE a CUBAN HOSPITAL FUND GRAND EXCURSION Marshall Hall, Tuesday, August 31, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. MACALESTER. ces of the National Cuban National Cuban Leag the Cuban army will ‘the story of Evangeline Cisneros, Tickets, 25 cents, at all proininent stores. of leagues and at the boat. au26-5t KKE@s49's ExceUM THEATEI A ii Thursday and, Sat nday, fatiness Tuesday. Thu aun anday, i THE PREALESS AND, INVINCIBLE. ~* , NEW WHITE CROOK, Introducing Pretty Girls, Jolly Comedians, New and Sensational and Brilliant Featares, 35PEOPLE IN THE COMPANY—35. + Next week—CITY CLUB BURLESQUE COM- PANY. ay23-6t SOE ACE mm es small. Sonics 817 snd 819 14th st. nw. mh5-8tf J. HART BRITTAIN. Mer. Music and Dancing! AT THE LARGE, COOL GROVE AT Congress Heights EVERY EVENING, FROM 6 UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. New electrte line is now running from the Navy Yard bridge to Heights. Accommodations for thousands. Basket picnies welcome; sacred con- cert by members U.S. Marine Band Sunday, 4 to 16 p.m. All churches invited. cspecially singers. Jy31-tf By BALTIMORE And Return, Sunday, Aug. 29, - & OQ. Good going on all! trains, including Royal Blue Line Flyers, from 7:05 A. M. to 1:00 . M., inclusive. Re- turning on all trains leav- ing Camden Station, 5:05 to 11:30 P. M., inclusive. au25-4t 18 CATCHING THE RIVER cRowDs. Steamer Saml. J. Pentz daily at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m.; Sundays at 11 a.m., 2:45 and 6:15 p.m. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED EXCURSIONS SATURDAY. AUGUST 28, WEDNESvAY, SEPTEMBER 1. Dancing day and evening. Concert by Chris Arth, jr.’s, Orchestra. TICKETS, 25c. CHILDREN, Ie. FAMILY DAY, SATURDAY. ‘Tickets, 10c. to all on the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. trips. Steamer will leave River View Wednesday and Plattedatsche Verein Saturday at 12:15, std Shoot and Arion Singing So- The Only The Chute. ciety, Sunday, August 29. Salt Water Bathing Resort ‘Sundays, 1, 5, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. au24-35d E_ 8. RANDALL, Proprietor, IN THE VICINITY OF WASHINGTON. ‘Restaurant. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fes eS 3 ato ome a ee Last Regular Excursion to CHAPEL POINT, 20C. Steamer River Qveen, Sunday, August 29, Mace Marshall Hall. leaves every Sunday at 11 Concert by Schroeder's Band. a.m., 2:30 and 6:3) p.m, Fishing, Boating, ete. au2s-2od MOUNT VERNON. — Steamer Macalester, Dally fexcept Sundays), at 10 am. and 2:30 -. cturming, reach the Fane. “HOUND Te - Admission Excellent Restaurant. EAMER, sale at wharf and at hotels. see asia = THE ARON SINGING SOC. cTY, German | PLATT DUTSCHE VEREry, Days. | AT RIVER View, AUGUST 29, SUNDAY, » CONCERT RY CHORUS OF ) VOICES. « ESTs NTZ will leave ber whart Retnenlag, leave 30 p. Se Ee i aie lonial Beach. ‘With pure, bracing sea air and good surf, FARE [- at ee SATURDAY DAILY, 25 Cc. a=: Round > | AT 6:30 Pat, | trip. On the Palace Steamer JANE MOSELEY. The only excursion s*eamer ruuning directly to this recort Without s From Ciyde pler, foot of €th st ARLINGTON, FORT MYER. ARLINCTON, R, FALLS CHURCH. Fort Myer Band [lusic Every Evening. Cars from Aqueduct Bridge. au7-3m-12 Plount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pennsylvania avenue and 13% street. For schedule see R. R. column, this paper. my27-tf POPULAR SALT WATER TRIPS. Colonial Beach. THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC AND CHESAPEAKE BAY Str. T. V. Arrowsmith SAILS EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 3:00 P.M. SATURDAY, 6:00 P.M., TOUCHING AT ALL. THE Pc PLACES AN Colonial Beach | Excursions SATURDAYS, 6:00 P.M. Excursion Ticket. returning Sunday, round trip, 6c. HOME SUNDAY, 10:00’ P.M. ACOOMMODATIONS FIRST-CLASS. au2-28tf ©, W. RIDLEY. General Manager. “Ericsson LineExcursions”’ BY WATER FROM BALTIMORE. To Pht‘ademphia <(aslight irips), Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 7: nm. To Phfladelphia and rerurn (ten days) To Philedelphia and -eturn by rail. To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail To Cape May nad return (ten 4: To Cape May and return (season) bs To Atlartic City (from Philadelphia ‘by rail): To Atlantic City and return ¢ten days) To Atientic City and return (season) Park, Qcean Grove, Long Branch. 1 Long Branch nia by raily$6.00 $4.00 return.season(from York (from Philadelphia } o w York and return (eleven days) Tickets on sale (at the offi Saratoga Springs, oe f S Pore land, Vinerand Haven and Cottage City, Boston, Fall River, Newport an@ to oints North. Pohaily steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, Light and Pratt strects, at 5 p.m. for de- ptive pamphlet of the route and t eat fish- scriptive ;amphlet of the route a1 egret fish ic on day steamers. Meals, $1.50 and $2 extra. Por or write to RENCE SHRIVER, Agent, 204 Light st., Baltimore, M@. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. MERCHANTS’ AND MINERS’ Steamer BALTIMORE DAY, TRURSDAY Steamer BALTIMORE to DAY, WEDNESDAY ond FRIDA For teur books and further Information address Cc. RB. GILLINGHAM. Agent, Baltimore, Md. H. RB. Howser, 619 Penna. ave., Washington, D. C. 'H. P. MERRILL, New York ave. and 15th st. c. Wash. ‘D.C. ‘ NEY, W. P. TURNER, . Cae ‘Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent. jel-3m bp bednes & WV 2shington Steamboat Co. he for Fortress Monroe, pert News and all. pol .| Ly. Portsmouth.5:50 p.m, virin: Real Ly. Norfotk... 10 p.m. Monroe.6:30 a.m.| Ly. Et. Monroe.7:20 p.m, 230 a.m. Ar. Ale 200 a.m. the most_ x! fortable nigh ree Jectric light: ining room service is a Frith lect te supplied. from the. best. that the markets of Washington ard Norfolk attord. Tickets on sale at U, 8. Express . 81 Pennsylvania avenue; 513, 619, 4 vania avenue: B. and 0.’ tick corer 5th street and New York avenue, ‘and on ra steamers, where time table, map, ete. 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