Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-08-10
ALL FOR "AMERlcuS."

ALL FOR "AMERlCUS."
The Great rransf0rmntion Going On the
ball Park.
Busting activity prevailed at the
ball park this morning. Contractor
Konosky and his forces having taken
charge OF the operations incident to
the transformation Of the grounds
into vast amphitheatre within
which will be presented next week
the wonderfully magnificent and fas.
cinating spectacular pyrotechnical.
"Americus." This undoubtedly will
be the most elaborate. most SUI
perb and most notable attraction
ever seen in this part OF the country.
and TIE ARGUS is assured that the
wealth, the gorgeousness, and the
historical grandeur Of its prcsenta.
ton cannot be over estimated. II is
picturesque and historically &C
curate, arousing the patriotism and
enthusiasm and delight OF all who
witness it. The central scene is a
triumph in artistic achievement.
The music. ballcts and general spe-
cialties, constitute n program that
is enchanting, while the effect Of the
whole is bewildering.
The COSTUMES.
The costumes for the performance
were designed by the celebrated
French artist. NJ. Victor Carca. and
were made by Mile Thcrese Mant-
laban, Rue de Ia Opera. Paris; the
hats. tights and shoes by NJ. Sala. La
Salli. Rue ST., MARITIME. Paris; the
military costumes, Continental and
Hessians. from plates in possession
of Sir Milfred Denning. England. and
made by William Postor. Of London.
The seat sale is now open at +. II.
Thomas drug store.
"Amcrfcu-" Notes.
Work on the construction OF seats.
stages, dressing rooms and scenery
at the Ball park was progressing last
night by the aid OF electric lights nut
up by the Merchants Electric Light
company.
Sunday night. Aug. IL, has been
designated Visitors night in
honor of the visitors from our neigh
boring towns along the lines of all
railroads coming into Rock Island.
An appropriate design in fireworks
is provided in this compliment.
Several Arabs connected fwith
"Americus" had an amusing adven-
ture in Thomas drug store this
morning. Not speaking very good
English and wishing to make a pur-
chase. the gentlemanly clerk could
only make out of their lingo, ..soda, :"
which was offered them in all its
forms. They were finally disposed
of.
Ballet girls, villagers, etc, swarmed
over the new stage at the ball park
this morning. The ..ruling passion
strong in death" was exempiified in
their action since they could not keep
their feet still, and INDUCED in pi-
ronette steps and forward and back -
movements to their hearts content,
while their merry laughter resounded
To the very gates.
No event has ever so thoroughly
interested the various passenger
agents Of the railroads entering
any Of the three cities. rs the com
ing production of ..Americus. -
More than a ton OF printing, adver-
Using it. in excess of the amount
originally furnished Charles kindt.
has been divided among them for use
along their lines.
This morning. early. word was
pissed from the building contractor
al the ball park to the manager of
''Americus" that the dressing rooms
were ready. With shout and n
rush. over n hundred comely young
women took possession, and in a
thrice there were more trunks opened
and more feminine drapery taken out
to be aired, smoothed and inciden-
tally fondled. for they are certainly
more beautiful gowns than il would
take to stock an ordinary store for the
season. Upon wardrobe horses were
speedily hung upwards of 400 hand
some dresses and all the accompany
ing fixings, which 20 TO make a toi-
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