Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

A REALISTIC drama of the loyeliest sort will
be the attraction at the Bijou Theater this
week. It is zone Of the Bravest," freman's
play, and full Of that romantic charm which
always surrounds the fire laddies life. In "One
Of the Finest" realism Is said to reach q climax
The theatrical managers of to-day are keeping
pace with the outside world in science and aided
by the artists brush, the carpenters tools and
calcium lights, they can produce almost any
scene. Particular attention is given to every
little detail, making it realistic and effective.
The fire scene in zone of the Bravest" is ex-
ceedingly realistic. Not only is the representa-
ton OF burning building and the work of
resculng the inmates strongly suggestive of q
serious catastrophe, but the presence on the
stage of full sized fire engine intensifies the
at Detroit, when the mimic cries for help and
the noise Of the oncoming engine, mingled
with the din Of typical fire gathered
throng, lady in the audience tainted.
where she was resuscitated. 1t was
the wife Of very prominent doctor, living on
Michigan avenue, and the secret of the
years ago when at home sheyand her parents, to-
gether with the members OF her family. were
arousedSfrom their sleep. by the cry Of fire.
Their home was burned and they narrowly es-
capped with their lives. The vivid reminder of
that terrible night was more than her nervous
system could bear. The comedy element Is
also great feature of the play, as the COM
ediahs, vocalists and dancers. Charles Nc
Carthy as the fireman Larry Ro,Udrd is a
correct representation of young heroic fire.
man. William Cronin, the always welcome
favorite, is as funny as ever, as Is Charlie
Banks, Harry Budworth, Mikey Thompson and
Frank Casey. The double quartet, including
T. B. Dixon, Charlie Graham, ]. r. Horner,
are not to be equaled. The other members of
the company are good.
THE smallest man that ever lived will be on
exhibition at the Worlds Museum the coming
week-name'y, Dudley Foster, called on ac-
count of his diminutive size, Hop o. My
Thumb" The tiny little fellow is 20 years old
and tips the scales at nine pounds. He is q
inches in height, his hand measures " inches
from wrist to tip OF middle finger. an egg shell
will hold all the food he requires at meal. and
q thimbleful OF coffee is his full allowance.
He has good appetite and possesses a won-
derful store OF knowledge gained in his numer-
Gus travels. He has Just returned from Lon
don, where, with Barnum's circus, he created
a great sensation in England. He Is without
doubt the most wonderful specimen of diminu-
lively developed manhood that has ever been
seen on the globe. Many other interesting
features are booked, and In the theater the |
Worlds Star Specially Company will give an
that is wonderful for 10 cents
lished reputation for drstclass entertain |
ments, and deserves to be called 1.-THE Popular |
Family Resort of Allegheny.
THOSE who delight in the sensational and |
realistic will have much to enthuse over in Mr.. |
Coopers presentation OF Adam Forepaugh's |
wild Vest exhibition, with Its
daring scouts, crack shots, rolicking cowboys, |
bucking bronchos, buffalo, elk and other deni- |
zens of the plains and mountains. Captain A. |
H. Bogardus, famous the world over as scout |
and dead shot impersonates the lamented Gen. |
eral Custer in startling and vivid reproduce |
tion of "Custer's Last Rally" Many Of the |
Indians who participate in the grand military |
spectacle were actually engaged in the battle |
on the Little Big Horn. A new spectacle for |
this year, Sheridan's Ride From winchester,
never before seen under canvas. Everybody |
will want TO see Adam Forepaugh's big show
on the Exposition grounds. Allegheny, on
Monday and Tuesday. May Ii and ~. AT East
Liberty, Wednesday, May FL.
THE famous Strauss orchestra, of Vienna,
will appear in three concerts at the Exposition
Auditorium on Monday evening, May rs, and
afternoon and evening, May q. Inter-
est is growing raplpIy in this. the greatest event
of the kind Pittsburg has been treated to this
year, and seats can be secured by advance sub
scription at once. The name OF Strauss has
been identified with all the best forms OF dance
music for two generations. wherever the ball
room is an acknowledged adjunct OF daily life
the world over, and to speak the name OF the
waltz kings of Vienna is to call to mind
numberless delightful memories OF gay scenes
and festivities of which the melodies OF this
family of composers have formed part cb.atn Inc
led by the present member OF the Strauss lam
ly who is its director, is a rare treat for musi-
slams and music lovers generally.
1.-THE OLD HOMESTEAD" Denman Thomp-
,on's famous play, one that the public never
,eem to tire of witnessing, will be presented at
he Grand Opera House on Monday evening for
return engagement of one week only. The
company is the same, without any changes,
hat were so favorably received and remem-
oered IN the production last fall Mr. Thomp-
,on has had new and more effective scenery
from the models of the New York
production, and the whole will be given with
he same characteristic attention to details.
The usual matinees will be given on Wednesday
md Saturday.
AT Harry Williams Academy this week
Reilly and Woods Big Show will appear. New
eatures will mark the performance. The Irish
Conroy and Fox, appear in an
lilo; the Cuban wonder, Tatali. and the Acme
Four will give their capital sketches. A quar-
&c OF skirt dancers, and those noted acrobats,
he Garnellas, are members of this organiza-
ion. The Russian musical grotesque clowns,
he AlexandroH brothers, and other clever peo-
lie will appear.
The bright musical farce comedy, Little
nugget" will be given at Harris Theater this
7eek by company of comedians and speciality
rtists headed by the young comedians, Her