Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
COMING ATTR factions.

ACADEMY'S OPENING-"The Road to
Ruin. which will be the opening attraction
at the Academy September next. Will
doubtless prove the biggest drawing card
of its kind that has ever visited that the
alter. There several mechanical de-
vices introduced in the various scenes, the
most important one being that or the
world-renowned New York Tombs prison.
This is revolving scene. showing the es-
cape in broad daylight of one of its in
mates. Another sensational feature is a
scene representing the new underground
tunnel showing in full view Of the audience
the famous Broadway cable cars in opera
ton Incidentally the audiences are given
a chance to See badger game in opera
ton. Taken altogether, THE Road to
Ruin" should prove a record breaker dur
ing its stay here. The cast selected TO
present the play cannot be exceled The
company carry their own special car Of
scenery, giving each scene a complete and
elaborate staging.
NEW ROYAL BURLESQUERS.-Ke
mans Lyceum will offer for next week
Clark'S New Royals. which give promise
of being one of the best shows that will
be seen at the Lyceum during the season.
In the company are Bedini and Arthur,
act specially imported to this country by
Manager Peter 5. Clark, and reported to
be the best of its kind. well card on
the Keith circuit for four weeks. Another
European importation with the show Is
Lille English, one of London's famous mu-
sic hall singers. who, in addition TO her
SpGGl1ItN. VIII assume the role OF ledUllS
boy, Coulter and Starr, the wcll-knoWn
singers and dancers; Leslie and Rnehart.
singing soubrettes: Fields and WOOley,
German dialect comedians; the Trolley Car
Trio. eccentric comedians, and Carroll and
EiSt0n make up the balance of the oiio.
The bUrlesque will introduce the strength
OF the entire company, together with a
bcVy OF handsome young women. Many of
the catchiest musical numbers that were
features OF the big New York productions
Will also be presented
CABIN JOHN BRIDGE-The crowds at
the bridge last night We're not numbered
by ones, but by thousands. AS o'clock
drew near the grounds filled with a
Surg!ES mass OF people to witness the most
daring and thrilling act of the century,
Prof. Dunkle's slide FOR Nfe made from
the topmost pinnacle of the hotel to the
river below, while hanging by his teeth
from a frail wire. This wonderful per
Torrance is accompanied by fireworks,
which Prof Dunkle discharges in his aerial
flight. Owing 10 the weather conditions of
the past few days requests have come in
10 have this act retained for another
week. and the management is pleased to
announce that Prof. Dunkle will be con-
tinued through the coming week with two
performances on Sunday. at O'Clock in
the afternoon and O'Clock in the even
ing. Every evening during the week at .
o'clock sharp. The other attractions are
all working over time. The Palm Garden
gives you a comprehensive notion OF an en-
tire trip around the world, showing life
motion pictures of every point of interest
in such an expedition. Additional car SER
vice adds comfort to pleasure for an even
ing at Cabin johns
RIVER VIEW TOURNAMENT-T
fifteenth annual tournament and dress
bsrll, which is a feature of each season at
River View. will take place Wednesday
next. and promises to be one of the most
enjoyable and interesting affairs of the
kind that have take place in the neighbor-
hood of Washington for number of years.
Some thirty-five knights. among whom are
the most skiilful riders in Maryland ard
Virginia and from this city. have entered
the contest and will tilt for the liberal
cash prizes. offered by Capt. T.. 8. Randall
and for the privilege of browning the queen
OF love and beauty and her three attendant
maids. The riding will begin promptly at
pm, and will be followed at night by
the crowning Of the queen and her maids
land by the grand coronation ball. Dane