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coach--by the Indians, the buffalo hunt. tht
attack on the settlers cabin. were neverthe
less received by the audiences with great
applause.
The life OF the cowboy was also exhibited
in various portions Of the performance. Ex.
pert horsemanship, racing on barebacked
ponies. lassoing and other expert tricks on
the part OF the men of the plains were
thoroughly appreciated Their hereditary
enemies, the Indians, had their full share in
the entertainment, for their dancing and
amusements all found place on the pro-
gram.
The rife and the pistol we're very much in
evidence In the course OF the show. Colonel
Cody himself showed that despite his ad-
vancing years he had not lost his deadliness
OF aim. Miss Annie Oakley, the celebrated
shot. and Johnnie Baker, an exceptional
marksman, were features Of the program.
The Americans however did not monopo-
lize the performance by any means Riffian
Arabian horsemen appeared not only in
equestrian feats, but also in athletic per-
formances that we're little short Of the mar
veous in the midst of the conditions which
prevailed. Their litheness and strength were
remarkable. Cossacks and Mexicans also ap-
peared in national sports and pastimes.
One OF the most enjoyable portions of the
show consisted of the display OF national
cavalry. The United States, England, France
and Germany we're all represented by squads
of the national army, who are on leave OF
absence. The military musical drill and the
salute which they executed during the course
of the performance were productive of many
encomiums.
Coming Events.
Otis Skinner, who is well and favorably
known In Omaha, but has never appeared
here as a star, will make his first bid for
popular favor in that capacity at the Creigh
ton next Thursday evening, when he will
begin half weeks engagement with pro-
duction of Hamlet" The press, and es-
pecially the Chicago papers, has been uni
formly kind to Mr.. Skinner, not only in the
character of the melancholy Dane but In
other tragic and romantic roles which he
has undertaken; and Omaha theater-goers
who remember his admirable work in sup
port of Nine. Modieska for a number OF
seasons will not doubt that the praise which
his more ambitious efforts have received Is
fully deserved.
Mr.. Skinner's repertory here will include
Hamlet" Romeo and Juliet" 1.-THE Lady
of Lyons" and his new romantic play, "A
Soldier of Fortune" which was produced
for the first time in Chicago a couple of
weeks ago with unqualified success. The
scenes of the play are laid in Italy at the
beginning of the sixteenth century, a period
of history which is intensely interesting
both to authors. readers and to playgoers.
1t offers many opportunities for quaint stage
settings and handsome costumes Italy, at
this time. was having great deal OF
trouble; the French had come in from the
north; Florence was still an Independent
state, and the Borgias were at the height
Of their power. Fabian Torelli the hero
of the play, is young soldier of fortune.
scion Of a good family, who is fighting with
the French arms. The first act of the play
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here Toreli is falsely accused OF theft and /
Is sentenced to be hanged. This is not |
done, however, for Nccolo Macchiavelli, the |
Florentine statesman, being present at the |
trial, personally intercedes with the Due !
de Nemours for the young mans life, and |
saves it, But he cannot save his degrada- |
ton and expulsion from the French army. |
Had not Torelli been a man with high |
sense of honor he could easily have cleared |
himself. but in SO doing would have caused |
The downfall of a woman. So, without say
ing word, he is drummed out The second |
acts scene is laid in Florence Here Torelli |
5a s lighting Tse o9E sh
way. Maccbiavell intrusts him with Sc
,ret mission to Rome--a most important
he gardens of the Borgia palace. Mac
,hiavelli, accompanied by his ward,
Laura, having proceeded from Flor
snce to Rome by water with that arch-vll-
ain Caesar Borgia, who Is scheming to do
lway not only with the statesman, but with
he French cardinal-he Of Narbonne-who
IS in Rome and whom Macchiavelll seeks
rorelli's timely arrival illustrates his plans,
but Borgia indamed with Lauras beauty,
and finding that fair means will not bring |
about that which he desires, orders her
abduction. His orders are carried out to
the letter and tho lady Is taken to his castle
at Urbino where the fourth act of the play
takes place Torelli himself is very much |
in love with the young lady, but she has |
spurned his suit Realizing her danger, he |
sets upon her rescue, and after many eX-
citing adventures, succeeds in so doing, not |
only saving her from dreadful fate, but |
also from herse' for before the final cur |
tain she promis es to become his wife. |
rorelli, cleared of the charges which have
been made against him in the first act, is ,
restored to all his honors.
Great care has been taken to have the
stage settings and costumes both correct |
from an historical standpoint and at the |
same time very handsome. Mr.. Skinner |
brings with him a company OF great eX-
large, well-balanced organization.
Among its members are included such well /
known players as Frederick Moseley, Frank |
l.. Sylvester, John Weeks, w. ]. Constan-
tine, Wadsworth Harris, Guy B. Post A.
L. Mccormick. John L. Connor. Paul Ger
son, James Eddy, Maude Durbin, Sarah |
rruax, Eda Eberle. Mary Breyers and Naomi
Roberts.
IN this day Of vaudeville an attraction
hat can boast OF five exceedingly strong
pecialties in connection with melodrama
hat Is known from one end of the country
o the other is bound to demand attention
rom the theater-gong public. Such All
attraction Is Katie Emmett in THE Waits
# New York" who opens a four-nights'
Engagement at the Boyd theater with .
matinee today at the new regular prices OF
ho house.
Among the well known speciality artists
n the company are: Harry Weston, Ger
nan dialect comedian; Jenny Engel, one
" Tony Pastors favorite cards; De Arvillc
listers, from the Alhambra, London; Baby
ISABELLE. tho youngest child on the stage,
'eing only years old, and merry Katie
Emmett In her latest budget OF songs
Miss Emmett's impersonation of Willie
Rufus, a New York newsboy, Is said to be
unique and distinct characterization. Re
emily in Detroit the Newsboys band. cen
ieoted with the Daily News, serenaded Miss
emmett at the Cadallac hotel and then at
ended the performance In body. and their