Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-11


exciting throughout.
The explosion Of immense bombs, rep
resentIng earthquake shocks. caused the
ladies' to leap from their seats and the
men to give expression to their surprise.
Looks OF amazement and delight beamed
from every countenance as piece after
piece of firework followed each other IN
rapid succession. each eclipsing Its prede-
cessor In beauty and brilliancy.
THE SPECIAL FEATURES.
There was nothing In Pompeii grander
or more impressive than the professions
and the offering Just before the destruc-
ton begins.
The many other attractions in Richmond
undoubtedly kept many away from Pom
peii who would have witnessed H.. but
Notwithstanding this. the audience was
In large measure composed OF fashion
able folk. Governor and Mrs. O'Ferrall.
with "A party OF friends occupied one OF
the boxes. while several members OF his
Excellencys staff occupied an adjoin-
Ing compartment.
Owing to the fact that many OF the cho-
listers and others engaged In the perform
ance land there were In all about 1000.
for the first time. there was some crude
ness in the appearance OF those partici-
pating. Slight trouble was experienced
In e1ecting from the foreground. an OBJ
streperOus yellow dog. whose delight was
TO trot along after the solemn marchers.
Pompeii opens with the appearance Of
Nydia. the blind girl. upon the tranquil
streets. Then come the civil dignitaries.
senators, &c. and the boys Of the city
enjoying their holiday. All are gaily cos
tuned. and old Pompei presents the APP
pearance Of undergoing a grand festival
Arbsces. the Egyptian. leaves his palace
In the gondola with lone. the beautiful
Ncapoltan. Then follows the chorus Of
| priests. which is succeeded by the entry
Of the grand procession OF fower-grls
| priests. priestesses. Incense. fame. and
fan-bearers. senator's. citizens, &C, which
is reviewed by Arbaces
AFTER THE FESTIVITIES.
Upon the conclusion Of the days festivi-
ties. Arbaces proceeds to read to the as
sembled populace the edict of Emperor
Tiberus against the hated Christians
and calls upon the people 10 perform
their devotions at the shrine of the TEN
pie of Isis.
There is general and immediate re-
sponse. Then priests bearing the Golden
Calf down the Temple steps appear and
tho multitude kneel. Glaucus and lone
being Christians. refuse to join In this
worship. as do the latter's attendants
The high priest observing this, has them
seized and carried into the Temple pre-
paratory TO their execution for sacrilege
LydOn. the Gladiator. whose lady love is
one Of the attendants arrested, pleads for
her life to the high priest. who refuses
10 accede to his request, threatening ven
geance. The Gladiator makes a hurried
exit and the condemned Christians are
brought from the Temple (arrayed in the
robes of DEATH
At this moment Vesuvius gave signs OF
approaching eruption. which diverts tho
attention of every one. Lydon. the Ola
diator, taking advantage OF this. returns
with q band Of Christian Guards. who
release the captives and conduct them tc
n boat. which is in readiness on the lake
near by, TO assist them in making their
escape. The volcanic outburst ensues and
myriads Of rockets send forth heavenward
hundreds of balls of fire Of all colors
There also are fountains Of pyrotechnical
displays from all parts of the city and
POmpen presents the spectacle of being
swept into eternity. with it, people hurry
ing to and fro to escape an impending
fate.
THE OTHER FIREWORKS.
"Pompeii' having been disposed Of. the
special pyrotechnical display takes place
This was quite up to the usual order,
and the t-pieces-portraits Of the Nir-
ginia Capitol and Governor OFerrall-
were marvelously fine representations.
The tight-wire and looserope walking
and dancing of Jean Weitzman elected
tremendous applause. as did the splendid
acIobatic performances of the Albion
brothers
"Pompei" will be destroyed again TO-
night. commencing at O'Clock. with
change Of programme 80 far as It Is pos
sibly to diversity 1t.
Attractions on the Grounds.
The outside attractions were all In full
blast yesterday, and were we'll patronized
While none Of the fakirs who had come
to Richmond with the expectation oil
gathering in the shekes were at work
numerous games were being played over
the grounds None OF these. however
were of a character calculated TO offend
one enterprising individual had prepared
three barrels with holes in their heads
and for a nickel a man or boy was priv
legged 10 throw balls at them, being prom
ised for each ball that went through a
hole cigar. Another had a negro, whose
kinky head was exposed through a can
vas. and for nickel those who so de-
sired could twirl three balls at the ex-
posed Uranium from a distance OF about
- feet, getting as a reward cigar every
time the mayer was hit.
Mr.. William Snellings. OF Blandon-Park
fame. has charge Of the switchback. and
throughout the day his little coaches
laden with laughing, giggling merry
human freight. were gliding TO and frC
over the Inclined plane, while those who
could not summon UP courage to embark
on the wild trips stood by and received
their friends as they returned from theil
voyages. Flying jennies, or hobby-horses
were doing good business on all sides.
The restaurants and bars scattered over
the grounds had increased in numbai
over the opening-day, and all did thirty
ing business. There was. however. q
dearth of drunken men; fewer. perhaps
than has been the case at any othei
similar show in years.
THE TENT WRECKED.
The side-show, a freak museum. just 70
the left of the rear entrance 10 the west
ern wing, which was so largely patronage
| on the openng-day, was closed yesterday
the storm having wrecked the tent and
PLAYED havoc generally with the BIRDS
| animals. and freaks therein. Severa
specimens were hurt, but the only IA
| tality reported was the killing of bald
| eagle by the falling of the tent-pole
| Everything was BOltSu lIllo SHdpc AaNc ~
| the evening. and to-day business Will be
| resumed at the old stand.
| The Wombwells end their large me-
| nagere were not affected by the storm
| and yesterday large crowds visited theii
| performances, and all went away de-
| lighted An annex has been added by
| them to the main show. and here may
| be seen a 9-months' -old infant. who Is
| almost a Goliath In size. weighing q
| pounds. 1t is of German parentage. anc
| elories In the name of Gussie Burr.
Notwithstanding the trouble that tht
| proprietor of the Match girls exhibitor
! has encountered, the dancing was con
| tinued yesterday, and the audiences al
| times contained a few ladies.
IN THE MUSIC HALL.
The free show in tho Music Haii--th'
ST. Bemos, Miss Raymond ana Ia
| yentry, the contortionst-drew large
| crowds at both their morning and after
| noon performances. The trapeze- work OF
| the St. Belmos was a piece or daring sci
| dom equalled Their wonderful leap fol
| life they will introduce for the hrst Tins
| to-day.
| Miss Alice Raymond rendered severa
| choice selections on her cornet at botf
| performances. accompanied by the Blues