Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
THE WILD WEST SHOW
SOMETHING ABOUT THIS INTERESTING
FEATURE OF THE EXPOSITION.
President starks Rscsivipg Many Additions
to Ills Collection Of Animsls-Other
Parts Worth Knowing.

continue until November Zlet, hio 'h"io
than grstifed at the near completion oil
their plans relative to all matters con-
corning every detail OF the work.
The application for space for EXHIBITS,
the valued and interesting nature OF the
same, the progress Of the prepara'lons-
in fact, the forwardness Of every de-
partment indicates a completeness at
the grand opening not usually assured,
and which presoges a success peyohu Inc
most sanguine expectations. i
The management not unmindiui OF
the public wants rs regards entertain
ments and amusements in conjunction
with the commercial aspects OF this ell
fort when the same can have an addl-
tional value Of merit and instruction,
have for months been negotiating for an
exhibit of American western history,
whose career in our larger cities has met
with such unqualified success. In Lon
don. England, last year, its two seasons
of successive hold upon the New York
nublic. added to an unprecedented patron
age and success in Chicago, fhllsdei-
p6ia, and Boston, and its full en-.
dorsation by the press and public OF
two continents, guarantees that IN
the arrangement Of Hon. W. f.
Cody" Buffalo Bills Wild West "a
niche of most appropriate character
has been filled. This collection OF cele-
brities and frontier characters IS de-
signed 10 present Ito those unable TO
traveD perfect excerpt from the pages
Of the passing history OF western ilie'
while vividIy portraying in mimic scenes
with the best specimens OF INDIANS,
Mexicans, scouts, frontiermen, and wo-
men "to the manner born" to convey
the fact in their friendly camp that
"civ.ization on her luminous wings
scars" untramelled over every portion
Of this great American republic. A
committee consisting of Il. a. Patterson,
Joseph Bryan, and John p. Branch went
to Philadelphia. visited this wonderful
entertainments with the result of com
plotting the details of its advent and
presented q report heartily endorsing
this exhibition, and now the contract has
been drawn aud duly signed.
PRESS COMMENT.
The Philadelphia Times says:
"This is Americas historical enter
tainment. No one is more competent
than Buffalo Bill. endorsed by the army,
the public, and history, 10 portray vivid
", accurately, and intelligently the ex-
citing scenes OF western life. which are
now passing away before the march OF
civilization like melting snow on q sunny
hillside.
The New York Worl1 says:
cit has the merit OF an entertainment
of distinctive American features and the
instructive results Of pictures Of frontier
life TO the stay-at-home enloyers OF
metropolitan civilization.
"Slnce it's departure from here the fame
Of this organization Of American daring,
skill, horsemanship, and craftsmanship,
hos become world famous Through ITS
phenomenal success), when all the world
OF ROYALTY, nobility. craftsmanship, let
tiers, society, and art assembled to pay
tribute to Bill Cody ana his men at tie
Oueens Jubilee. London. all parts o!
the earth. even distant ChiD8 HindO0-
stan, Arabia, India. siam, etc, we're re-
presented, and rs the lion of the sea
son and the sensation OF that sensa-
tional fiftieth yesr OF Victoria reign land
by her Maiestys special command and
requesO. vas tue humble American
frontiersman recognized, applanded, and
jcfcd in a manner such rs history can
hardly equal, he bearing the hcnors with
o manly grace and independence, proving
the atmosphere of an American frontier
cabin a fitting medium of progress from
the prairie to the palace.
TIE CONTRACT.
Thousands will come TO see the world
renowned Buffalo Bills Wild West.
The contract stipulstes ,hat the same dis
play as made in London, Philadelphia,
&C., in It's entirety, shall be made at the
Virginia Exposition. The engagement
Of these celebrities commences with the
opening day of tho Exposition, October
81, when they will help to make up the
grand street display contemplated. The
buffalos, Indians, ponies, etc, viii be
great curiosity. IL is TO be hoped that
the papers al through Virginia, north
aud South Carolina, and Georgia will do
the people the favor of letting them
know of this great feature.
PRESIDENT sTABKE'S VIEWS.
President Stsrke has been unusually
active IN the past few days. The mails
are increasing rapidly. Already parties
have commenced to erect their platforms
for exhibits in the main building, and IN
a fow days an active preparation scene
for tue great Exposition. on the part OF
exhibitors, will he presented.
President Starke said yesterday
" Now is the time for orr people to
break ont in n new effort. They should
rcsupply themselves withprinted matter,
and every mail should carry thousands
of circulars into North and South Caro-
lima and Georgia Let them make i:
point not to wait for n letter which they
NAV DO called upon to write, but procure
addresses and broadcast this South
land with Exposition matter / do hope
they will take me at my vo"d, and that
there will be great demand upon ~
this week. Our merchants should also
begin now to embellish their establish
m6lLS- pdlDI up NtNpII1C tutii WIN
dows, arrange attractigely their wares.
In word, make show along our streets
that will strike and impress every visitor.
Nothing will pay half 50 well.
MENAGERIE.
In answer to the question, How are
you succeeding in your effort to get to-
gether collection Of animals and birds?
Mr.. Starke sad "Well, you know this
is my pet scheme, and 1 am going to
strike out with the purpose of securing
our city permanent geological garden.
l have written great many letters to
parties asking their aid In making the
collection. An answer to one of the let
tiers came to-day in the person of Mr..
John Lesner, who has quite collection
already, comprising bear, deer, monkeys,
babboons, wildcats, &C, and many
varieties OF the feathered tribe,
all Of which l have arranged
with him TO have here, and
which, added to those l have secured
from other sources will make unite an