The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-28

the Emperor Tiberius against the hated
Christians, and called upon the people to
perform their devotions at the shrine of
ISIS. The priests then appeared at the
temple door with a golden calf, and
carried it down the steps for the alteration
OF the faithful. All knelt but Glaucus and
lone, who refused TO join in the worship on
account OF being Christians. This onraged
Arbaces, who hated Glaucus as a rival, and
he challenged him to duel. 1t took place
on the edge of the lake, and Arbaces was
killed by Glaucus. Just as the Egyptian
falls dead Vesuvius begins to smoke and the
rumbling of an earthquake is felt.
The earthquake shocks continued with
increased force, and clouds Of smoke and
Sshes fell from the mountain. The build
lngs caught afire and began to toUter AMI
fall. The crowd broke up in terror, and
destruction reigned supreme. The people
In the doomed city sought safety wherever
they could. Some rushed to their houses
and were crushed in the ruins, while others
fled to the lake and escaped in the boats.
REALISTIC SCENE.
The apparent destruction of the city was
exceedingly realistic. The temples aud pal
aces fell in ruins, flames burst forth in
every direction, and gave lurid glare
amid the volumes Of heavy smoke from the
mountains.
The whole scene was indescribably grand,
and the audience seemed to imagine for a
few moments that it was looking on the
real destruction, instead Of its depletion in
fireworks.
THE FIREWORKS.
An elaborate display of fireworks fol-
lowed the destruction of the city. Bombs
of stars and sprays were sent in the air and
several set pieces fired. The most amusing
piece was that of monkey performing on
horizontal bar. The fountains set off the
lake, and the shooting fishes
were something never before seen
in this city. A magnificent set portrait of
Gen. Francis s. Barlow was SET off in honor
Of Memorial day. Taken altogether, the
fireworks display was of "a character never
before equaled in Savannah, and to be ap-
preciated must be seen. The pyro
are similar to the chrys.al Pa ace fire.
works, displayed in London. Everything
is fired off by an electric plunger, Mr..
PAINS own invention. The fireworks por-
ton Of the performance is under the dIrec-
ton of Sam Wiley, and the whole is under
the management OF Herbert Wycherley,
who Is assisted by Stage Manager Clifford.
THE PERFORMANCE TONIGHT.
To-night's programme will be somewhat
changed, and the portrait Of one of the
most prominent and popular business men
OF the city will be set off.
The handling Of the crowd at the park
by Mr.. James D. Lee, tho genial and
versatile press agent, showed his thorough
knowledge of such affairs. Not the slightest
confusion prevailed either in entering or
departing, and every one was satisfactorily
seated
Sergt. Reilly and a detail OF fourteen
police were on duty to keep order and pre-
vent disturbances or the commission OF any
crime. Nothing occurred, however, to mar
the pleasure Of the entertainment, and their
powers were not called into use.
Cobb's band gave concert before the
opening of the performance, and will con-
tinue to do so every night during the ex-
hibition.