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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-01
HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY
FROM AN EXTRA "AlOA.'

Mr.. Gatti-Casaxxi's FIRST special
Tuesday evening performance at the
Metropolitan Opera House last night
came near to being n record breaker.
The opera was Aida and the mag
net, of course, was Caruso as Rada-
mes. When the last seat was sold
and the last inch Of standing room
was exhausted , disappointed wait
Ing line Of would-be hearers extended
around the block into Seventh avenue.
The stirring old Verdi opera has sell
better In New York. Tho cast In
cluded Caruso, Emmy Destinn, Louise
Homer, Amato and Rothier. all in
good voice. There was a splendid
spirit throughout, and Mr.. Toscanini
conducted with his wonted power and
understanding. Caruso, as usual, sang
his Celeste Aida" aria to parterre
boxes two-thirds empty. To hear that
aria sung as Caruso sings II would
seem almost worth the sacrifice Of one
Of q dinners courses.
The Zoellner Quartet, . family
party. with Antoinette Zoellner play
ing the first violin, gave another con-
cert at Aeoiian Hall last night that
charmed and held the closest atten-
tlOn VI ~ CTitiCdi duuteUCS. luc pTOs
gramme comprised Beethovon's quar-
tet. opus Is. No. .; two movements
from Cesar Francks quartet in ID
major. and Ernst Won Dohanyi's quar-
tet in d fiat major. opus Is. The
latter, a melodious composition as
we'll a. . hne piece OF craftsmanship.
played with skill and taste, sent
everybody home In q happy frame of
mind. The Zoeuner Quartet Ia well
worth hearing.
Miss Estelle Neuhaus gave q plano
recital yesterday afternoon at Aeolian
Hall, and was heard by an audience
that was liberal In its applause. Her
opening number was Beethovcn's
sonata, opus 81. and from Liszt she
played the Hungarian rhapsody, No
~. There were also selections from
/ Chopin. Part Of the proceeds Of the
recital went TO the children's depart
ment Of the State Charities Aid Asso.
citation.
The Messrs. Aborn have engaged
Algernon st. John Brenon, a wei
known music reviewer, scholar ant
linguist, to provide them with a Sc
Of new English librettos for use a
the Century Opera House next sea
son.
GUSTAV Bergman. one OF the LEADING
tenors Of the Century Opera House
sailed for Europe yesterday. calie,
home to Sweden because OF the deaf
Of his father.
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to her and imperil bis own soul, won
respect by his singing and acting.
Walter Wheatley was effective as
Nicias. and Louise Haussmann was
excellent as Aldine, the Abbess. The
slave girls Myrtate and Crobyle were
satisfactorily presented by Florence
Coughlan and Grace Alberts. Alfred
Kaufman was Palemon. and Frank
Mansfield Nicias's man servant. The
chorus did good work. and the bal
let, headed by Albertina Rasch, was
excellent. Mr.. Szendrei conducted.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-01

Gustaf Bergman. one Of the leading
tenors Of the Century Opera House.
sailed for Europe yesterday. called
home to Sweden because Of the death
Of his father.
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less The coloncTs chains cIinked
sharply Lower and lower went I'M
balIah's head; he saw death peerinS
into the cell His cry rattled in his
throat
Not sound from kathlyn. She
watched tho battle. unfeeiing as mar
ble Let the wretch uie; let him isei
the fear of death: let him suffer as he
had made others suffer What new
complications might follow Cmballahs
death did not alarm Eer. How could
she be any worse off than she waf"o
He had polluted her checks with his
kissss He had tortured and shamed
her as few white women have berl.
Mercy? He had said that day that lie
knew not the word.
''Ah. you dog. Haven't l prayed God
TOR days for this chance? You black
caha. Die
i:u: UubaiIah was not to die that mo
ment or in that fashion.
That nervous energy which had in
fused the colonel with the strength of Il
lion went out like "a spark. and as
quickly. Umballsh rolled from his
psralvzed fingers and Law on the floor.
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E1zr1E A1DW1]EEnR@T9E1[J11 TRIES @r 1&MHIN92N
81 HAROLD MAC GRATH.

the house. She recognized Bruce i'm
medately
The memsahib, Have you found
her?''
Just moment. kathlyn Memsa ii b
is in one of the palace dungeons. She
must be liberated tonight We need
money TO bribc what sentries are
about" Bruce went on to relate the in
cident of the baboon. This proves
that the note was written not more
than three hours ago She probabl:-
will be held there till morning. This
time we'll plac. her far beyond the
reach of Umballah.'
Either my money or my life. In q
month from now -
WHAT" asked Ahmed
'.Ah. must not tell Pundita stole
close to Ramabai Ahmed smiled
We have elephants but a little way
outside the city We have pulling
chains. Let us he off at once 1t is
not necessary to enter the city. for
this window, Ahmed says. is on the
outside. We can easily approach the
wall in rounda bout way without be
ing seen. Have you money"
From his belt Ramabai produced some
gold
That will be sufficient To you. then.
the bribing. The men. should there be
any will bark to you. Come" conclud-
ed Bruce. impatient to be off
"And r. mildly asked Pundita.
You Will seek Hare Hahibs camp,
said Ramabai. This is good op-
portunity to get you away also"
Ahmed nodded approvingly.
Pundita kissed her husband. for these
almost unknown in this dark, mysteri-
Gus land of many gods.
"Pundita, you will remain at the camp
in readiness to receive us. At dlxn
we shall leave for the frontier. And
when we return it will be with might
and reprisal. Cmballah shall die the
de ath of dog. Ramabai clinched his
hands
But first" cooed Ahmed. "he shall
wear out the soles of his pigs feet in
the treadmill. 1t is written. / am a
AIohammedan. Yet sometimes these vile
akirs have the gift of seeing into the
future. And one has seen ." He
paused.
Seen what" demanded Bruce.
Il must not put false hopes in your
hearts. But this may say: Trials will
COME. bitter and heart burning:
storm, a whirlwind, a fire; but peace
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il iii i


SYNOPSIS Dl PREVIOUS 'liat iti'N
kathlyu Hare. believing her father. cot. tAf'
In peril has SuInmou.J hcr. leaves hrF hoinr u
California 90 him IN Ais ha- lcdia. I W
i'allah. prctondcr To- tGc tETu1H of tun' rTlm1ih
ttF. has imprisoned the cpiuu"l. nhned ny th'
ate king rs his heir. because he fears tue aihsI
icau may insist upon hi royal rights .--,
Upon bcr arrival in Alfalfa kathlyu - lni"ru''n
by Jmballah that her father being dead she lS u
refusal infIriatcS him. but as hpthlyn hHau'S
and spirit have made Il strong appeal 10 INC pep-
pie he yields point for tn" time being "A
priest announces ihHt woman may rh' uu
married. hut because tb" yolns queen is no. con
VcfSaut with the laws OF thc stat" 50" VIII pe
given seven DAYS TO decide
when kathlyn reiteratrs- al th" expiration %'
the week of grace. her refusal 10 marry tnpai
Tab she receives sentence from the supTcinc VI
runal that sbc is undergo tw" "Fd"aiS WIZ
Wild beasts Ir she survives she is 10 be permit
tcd to rIIo without biudraur"
John Bruce IN American and t"t'"'v pa .S"nSc'
on the tost which brought kathlyn Z" sia'H.
-nvrs her life. Tur elephant whi'h 'arr'"S no,
from she scene "f her trials becomes tri-hteh"n
and runs away. separating her from irnce ara
the r"st ri tuc party.
After . ride nled vita peril She takes refuge
n = r.iiuCJ tcmple The holy men and Ni'ia"rrS.
belle, iuc her to hr an ancient prissie>s risen
rom IN, tomi allow 7rr "a remain aS tn" qua :
dian of tho sacred tr,.. lu- Ksth'yns b7r"n IS
1lso the anodr rf . Eru and 81 is forced 4"
t,c from IL; with tH" savsg" h"ast ~ pursuit
,,lr c,,.arcs aud dntlS r"tr"at iu the jungle.
mi, To fau iutu It... bands If land OF SnN"
traders who hriaG nc" :" NEaHa I" ih- I"',ii
rip-t Sr,. Is sold to W'G }tth, who. rnnc ne
stiu unsubmisSive, throws hog into the dnii@e'u
.F. t
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Facts VS.. FanCieS.

DICHARn LIE GALLlENNE was
~ sympathizing with a young writer
whose book of poetry had been refused
by twelve publishers.
Real lovers of poetry" said Mr.. Le
Gallienne, "are unfortunately becom-
ing rare. Too many people nowadays
are like the judge.
This judge was recommended by 4
poetic friend to read Shelley. The
great man of the law said he supposed
he ought to read a little poetry and
having heard SO much Of Shelley, he
would try him.
"tAnd what do you think of IL? said
his friend to the judge. after he had
waded through few pages of 'Epipsy-
chidion' Isn't it beautiful%
".Well, well--oh yes-I dare say {
is said the judge, but what ! want
to know is. when are we going to get
at the facts?'"
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Leave ali things to me. Sahib." in
terruptcd Ahmed who assumed 4.
strange authority at times that con-
fused and puzzled Bruce 1T Is my
memsahih and am one OF the fingers
of the long arm of the British raj And
there are books in Calcutta I'm which
M name is written high. No more"
Through the moon frosted jungle tn.
two elephants moved silently. drove
of wild pigs scampcred across the patn
and the wild peacock Kissed from the
underbrush slccpily. All silence again.
Several times Ahmed halted. straining
his ears. 1t seemed incredible to Bruce
that the enormous beasts could NOV q
so soundlessly. II was a part of their
business; they were hunters Of their
kind.
At length they came out INTO the open
al the rear of the prison walls. Here
Ramabai got down aud went in search
of any scntries. He returned almost
at once with the good news that there
was none.
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-kATHLYN HAREe" HE WHISPERED.

and weaker. Our queen" and he
salaamed ironically, "our queen die
not know that her father lived, anc
there 1 made my first mistake"
But she will now submit to save
him
"Ah. would indeed that were the
case. But tieer-cats are always tiger
cats. and nothing will bend this maid
she must be broken. broken. 1t is my
will with a fash of fire in his eyes
The council salaamed Cmballah's
VIII must of necessity be theirs hate
him darkly as they might.
The bungalow of Col. Hare was
something on the order of an armed
camp. Native animal keepers, armed
With rifles, patrolled the menagerie
No one was to pass the Gordon without
explaining frankly his business.
whence he came. and whittier he was
bound
BY the knees of one of the sentries
a little native child was playing. From
time to time the happy father would
stoop and pat her head
Presently there was a stir about
camp An elephant shufflsd into the
clearing. lie was halted. made to kneel
and Ahmed stepped out of the howdah.
The little girl ran up to Ahmed, joy
fully. and begged to be put into the
howdah. Smiling, Ahmed set her in
the how dah, and the mahout bade the
elephant to rise. but, Interested in
to his own devices. The child called
and the elephant walked off quietly
So long as he remained within range of
vision no one paid any attention to
him. Finally he paused under a
tree near the cages and reached up
for some leaves. The child caught hold
of limb and gleefully crawled out
upon it some distance beyond the ele-
plants reach. Once there. she became
frightened. not daring to crawl back.
She prattled elephant talk but the
old fellow could not reach her. The
baboon in the nearby cage set up a
chattering The child ordered the ele-
phant to rise on his hind legs. He
placed his fore legs on the roof of
the baboon's cage, which caved in,
rather disturbing the elephants calm
He sank to the ground
i:
The baboon leaped through the open
ing and made off to test his unexpected
liberty. He was friendly and tame
but freedom was just then paramount
The elephant remained under the
tree. AS if ponderng. while the child
began to cry loudly. One of the natives
saw her prcdicament and hastened
away for assistance.
Ahmed was greatly alarmed over he
loss of the baboon. 1t was a camp
pet of Col Harc's and ran free in
camp whenever the colonel was there
He had captured it when mere baby
in British East Africa The troglodite
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sether violently. The baboon vanish
I'd. frightened at this unexpected treat
ment
He is gone
The colonel did not reply but began
to examine his chains minutely.
Kit. there's no getting me out of
here without files. II there is any res
cue you go and return. Promise"
II promise"
Then they sat down to wait
And Ahmed in his search came to the
river. Some natives were swimming
and sporting in the water Ahmed put
a question. On. yes they had seen the
strange looking ape (for balloons did
not habitste this part of the world) ::
by. Col Hare had always used a
peculiar whistle to bring Jock, and
Ahmed resorted to this device. Half
an hours perseverance rewarded him;
and then he found the blade OF grass.
Dungeon window by tree. kathlyn."
That was sufficient for Ahmed He
turned the baboon over to the re
of one of his subordinates and hurried
away to Bruces camp, only to find that
went Ahmed again. tireless He found
Bruce pacing the bungalow frontage.
"Ahmed,''
Yes. Sahib. Listen He told his tale
quickly.
THE guards at all the gates have
orders to shoot me if they catch me
within the walls of the city. 7 must
disguise myself in some way
III find you an Arab burnoose. hood
ed, Sahib. and that will hide you. 1t
will be dark by the time we reach the
city and wen enter by one of the other
gates. That will al,ay suspicion. First
we must seek the house of Ramaba
| need money for bribery
Bruce searched his wallet. II was
empty. He had given all he had to
the Rrahmin.
you lead. Ahmed. I'm dazed.
In the city few knew anything about
Ahmed. not even the keenest of I'm
ballah's spies Umballah had his sus-
picions, but as vet he could prove
nothing. To the populace he was
harmless animal trainer who was only
too glad not in any way to be i'm
plicated with his master So they let
him alone Day by day he waited for
the report from Lal Singh, but so far
he had heard nothing except that the
British raj was very busy killing the
followers of the Mahdi in the Sudan.
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Evils Root.

A PROPOS of a millionaire's fifth or
"A sixth marriage. Ridley Moore, the
Portland sociologist, said:
Each of his wives divorced HIM.
and yet each time he remarked his
bride was young and singularly
beautiful girl. Such things make us
cynical about the power of money
He paused. then added solemny:
"A moneyed man can have anything
he iikes-and especially anything ne
loves"
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ballah appear in the corridor.
''Durga Ram" he cried, with furiou:
effort to free his arms. "Durga Ram.
you damnable scoundrel, it would be
wise for you to kill me. here and now
for if l ever get free. God help yoh
o, l shan't kill you: that would be zoe
by one, and never more shall you
stand and walk Do YOU hear me-
Where is kathlyn Hare? She is mine!"
Umballah showed his teeth in what
was an attempt to smile. He still sd W
flashes of fire before his eyes and it
was yet difficult to breathe naturally
Still, he could twist this wnite man
heart. play with him.
Take him away. Put him outside the
city gates and let him GO
Bruce was greatly astonished a this
sign of clemency.
But added Umballah crossing his
lips with his tongue. place him agains,
d wall and shoot him if he is caught
within the city. He is mad, and there
fore l am lenient. There is no white
woman in the palace Or in the royal
zenana Off with him
You lie Durga Ram. You found her
in the slave mart today"
lmballah shrugged and waved his
hand. He could have had Bruce shot
at once, but it pleased him to dangle
death before the eyes of his rival He
was no fool; he saw the trend of af-
fairs. This young white man loved
kathlyn Hare. All the better in view
of what was to come.
Bruce was conducted to the gate and
rudely pushed outside. He turned
savagely but dozen black officers
convinced him that this time he would
meet death. Alb. where was Ali. and
Ahmed. and The man Lal Singh who
was to notify the English? He found
All at camp. the chIef ma hout having
been conducted there in an improvised
litter He recounted his experiences. .
Il was helpless, sahib.'
No more than ! am. Ali But he of
good cheer: Umballa and | shall meet
soon, man to man"
Allah is Allah: there is no God but
Cod
And sometimes" said Bruce moodily
He watches over the innocent"
Ahmed is at Hare Sahibs camp"
Thanks, ALT that's the best news
have heard yet. Ahmed will find a way.
Take care of yourself I'm off,
When Umballa appeared before the
council their astonishment knew no
bounds. The claytinted skin, the shak
ing hands. the dishevelled garments
what had happened to this schemer
whom i'll luck had made their master?
He explained. II went too near our
prisoner. A flash of strength was
enough They shall be f1ogged."
But the woman
woman? She is tiser-cat. and
tiger-cats must sometimes be flogged.
1t is my will. Now ] have news for
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. PUT HIM OUTSIDE THE CITY GATES AND

is after that But Allah uses US as his
tools. Let us haste"
And T." said Eamabai sending a
piercing glance at Ahmed.
But Ahmed smiled and shook his head
Wait and see, Ramabai. Some day
they will call you the Fortunate. Let
us hurry. Ny memsahib waits.
What did this fakir see?" whispered
Bruce as he donned his burnoose again.
Many wonderful things; but perhaps
the fakir lied They all lie. Yet :
Hurry"
The quartet passed out of the city un-
molested RamabaIs house was sup
posed to be under strict surveillance; /;
but the soldiers, due to largess, were
junketing in the bazaars. Shortly they
came up TO two elephants with how
dahs. They were the best hammered
of the half dozen owned or rented by
Col. Hare Mahouts sat astride. Rifles re-
posed on the side sheaths. This was to be
no light adventure. There might be a
smal warfare.
Pundita flung her arms round Rama
bal, and he consoled her. She was then
led away to the coloners camp.
Remember Ramabai said at part
ing. "she saved both our lives. We
owe a debt"
Go, my lord. and may all the gods
nay, the Christian God-watch over
you,'
Forward" growled Ahmed. First,
though, he saw to it that the pulling
chains were we'll wrapped in cotton
blankets. There must be no sound to
warn others of their approach.
Ahmed began Brucs.
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Uutbailah swayrd
back and forth.
mba llah sa nix i"
ms knees and
then fought maIiS
tu rISC, but TIL
hands nj hiS
throat were tnc
hands Of a mac
man. steel. reSiS: =
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TWO: then SLOWLY =" o!osod the docr.
5olted it and departed.
This ominous silence awoke the Old
terror in kathlyn's heart far more than
verbal threats would have done. TheIe
would be reprisal. something finished
in cruelty.
My dear, my dear" She ran over to
her father and flung her arms about
him. supporting him and mothering
him. An hour passed.
"iil in. Kit: all in; haven't he
strength OF Il cat. Ain. great God. r
that strength had but lasted a moment
longer. We'll. he's still alive. But, q,
my kit, nay golden Kit, to see YOU here
is to be tortured like the damned. And
1T - all my fault. all mine.' TIE man
who had once been So stroI eahbcd
Historically.
Hush. hush
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tu:n at any moment To " ork, To-
vCI H. Bruce. and God bless you,'
They flew to the task nound sns
T. olls Ahmed had wrapped cloths 1"
ward against the clink of metal against
metal. The hooks were deftly engaged.
Bruce gave the signal and thu elephant.
started forward The chains grew tau.
So far there was but little noise. tn
elephants leaned against the chain.
the bars bent and spranS suddenly
from their ancient sockets.
kathlyn was free,
ITO BE CONTINUED NEXT sunday
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"Ther" We're rare ana No ..u,..-s ii
jewels OF which alone knew the hid
ing place. Eut God knows that il was
-cj creed: / wanted them for YOU and
mere. Trust that black devil to az
u"uuce the fact 70 me God:
what / haven; suffered in the way of
suspense. lit. Kit. what has he done
to you?"
Griefiy she recountcd her adventures
and when she had done he bowed his
mead upon her bare shoulder and wei:t
as only strong men. made weak, weep.
To kathlyn ii was terrible. Father.
don't don't. You hurt me, can't
stand it,
After while he said: What shah
we do Kit; what shall VIC doo"
- will marry him, father" she an
swerod quietly. I'VE can take our re-
NcngC aftcrWaTd-'
What.
''If il will save YOU
"Child. let me rot here. What: Would
81, t-ust him. knowing his false heart
as YOU do" The moment YOU married
h,n would be my death warrant. No,
no, II YOU weaken now ] shall curse
you, curse YOU. my Kit. There has
been horror enough ] can die
We'll. and can J. father.
silence Afar cockatoo shrilled a
laugh came family through the win
dow. and later the tinkle of music. Up
above The world was going on the same
as usual. Trains We're hurryinG to and
fro: the great ships were going down
the sapphire seas: children were al
play. and the worldwide marts were
busying with the daily affairs OF men.
Jewels she murmured gazing at
the sky beyond the grilled window.
Was there ever precious stone that
iay not in the shadow of blood and
misery? Poor poor foolish father! AS
if jewels We're in beauty a tithe OF
the misery they begot.
"Ay. Kit. Jewels; sapphires and rubiss
and eneralds, diamonds and pearls and
moonstones. And I wanted them fer
my pretty cubs, Umballah knew 1
Evening star., 1914-03-01

The pboto-drama corresponding 10
The in.iaiImrnt. ni .''The Adventures OF
NntbIyp" may now he seen at n hummer
Of tho IeaJiu. moving picture ttcIters
Ry this unique arrangement with the
SeIiS PoI.scopr Company Ii IL there
fore possible not ou!y to rend ''The Adj
ventures of tstbiyn" in this paper. hut
also to keep pace with each INSTALL
mept OF il NJ the moving picture
theRtcr>.
Evening star., 1914-03-01
THE BABOON CHARTERED.

=aspinS and sobbing. Hare fell back
against the pillar. groaninG. The cessa-
ton of dynamic nerve force filled him
with wracking pains and a pitiable
weakness. But for the pillar he would
have hung by his chains
kathlyn. with continued apathy,
stared down at her enemy. He was
not dead. He would kill them both
now. Why. she asked with sudden pas
sion. why this misery What had she
done in her young life to merit it? Un-
dcrfed. dressed in grass. harassed by
men and wild 'beasts-why?
Umballah edged out of danger and
sat up. feeling tenderiy of his throat
Next he picked up his turban and
crawled to the open door He pulled
himself up and stood there, weakly.
But there was venom enough in his
eyes. The tablcau lasted a minute or
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The marble walls shimmered like
clusters of dun opals. What misery
had been known behind their crumbling
beauty,
Ahmed marked the tree and raised his
hand a s a sign.
Bruce Sahib:" he called.
Yes. Ahmed. I'll risk it first
Bruce moved the elephant to tho
barred window. His heart beat wildly
He leaned down from his howdah and
strovc to peer within.
"Kathlyn Hare" he whispered.
Who is it,"
Bruce"
Father. father" Bruce heard her
cry: they have found u.s.
Ahmed heard the call, and he sighed
as one who had Allah to thank. To-
gcthcr. God was great and Mahomet
was his prophet.
Listen" said Bruce. We shall hook
chains to the bars and pull them out.
without noise if possible. The moment
they give Have YOU some-
thing to stand on?
"Yes. a tabourette.'
That will serve. You stand II
and I'll pull you up and through. Then
Sour father
Father is in chains.
ahmed, he is in chains. Vha. in
Coils name shall we do?'
Return for me later sad Harr.
Don't bother about me. Get kit
away. and quickly. Umballah may re-