The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27
ST. PAUL PEACE JUBILEE
PAINS GORGEOUS SPECTACLE
"CUBA" REPRESENTING 100000
1t Will Re Shown Nightly During
the State Fair at University Ave-
nue. and Victoria Street, and AL
ready Interest in the Spectacle Is
Intense Large Crowds Arc
Promised.

Promised.
Probably the most Stupendous pyro-
technical display of modern times will
be held in st. Paul state fair week.
corner University and Grotto streets,
commencing Sept. 5. The notable and
will be produced on a more elaborate
scale than anything that has been at
tempted by Mr.. Pain before The past
famous pyrotechnical productions of
Mr.. Pain, SUCH as Last Days of POM
peii, The Fall of Babylon" "Sebasto-
pol" Siege Of V1cksburg," "Lalla
Rookh,'' etc, ETC., have been reproduce
to the present generation, and the spec
tacle Cuba, being Of the present day,
will unquestionably attract large
crowds. For this prodigeous enter
talnment arrangements have been
made by which excursions will be run
from every town within radius of
100 miles from ST. Paul, the railroad
scnedules beng SO arranged that par
ties from out of town will be enabled
to return home Immediately after the
conclusion of the performance. The
large and comfortable amphitheater,
seating 10000 people, will doubtless be
taxed to its seating capacity at every
performance. Every visitor to the
worlds fair will remember Pains won
derful fireworks, which were one Of
the distinct features of the exposition.
and his name alone is sufficient guar
antee that the spectacle Cuba will be
one of the greatest events of the sea-
son.
The opening scenes Of the spectacle
represent the harbor Of Havana, show
ing MORO castle and other fortifica-
yIri+n n icfa r;4o
city in the distance. The lake, $50 feet
long and rs feet wide, with the bril-
liant pyrotechnical effects used, will
present a perfect picture of the now
celebrated harbor as 1t exists today.
while the great stage, more than $50
feet long and Of immense depth, will
De turned into an accurate street of
the city OF Havana. More than 800
trained performers will represent the
soldlery and citizens Of Havana
The spectators will see riding in the
harbor Spanish and American war YES
sells, the Inflated Maine proudly flying
the Stars and Stripes, being easily dis
cernlble. Interesting events are taking
place on board the vessels as we'll as
on on ehe snore. The scene changes to one
OF everyday life among the people Of
the city, and following this come the
preparations for war. The Spaniards
are seen exulting in their belief that
MORO castle is impregnable, and to
show their contempt for the American
army and navy arrange a great fes-
tival.
The scenes during this fete are said
TO eclipse In magnificence and illumt-
mated effects anything ever attempted
on the mimic stage. An elaborate series
OF the national games of Spain are
given on the plaza, during which many
Famous American and European spe-
cialties will appear A large ballet
participates in the dances, a brilliant
feature of which is the famous Cuban
Habanera. A mock bull fight is given
the Stars and Stripes being used to in
furiate the bull
Suddenly the roar of an American
gun changes the scene of festivity to
confusion and panic. Merrymaking
ceases and CONSERVATION reigns, while
troops are observed hurriedly march
ing hlther and thither. A flag of truce
IS sent out to the American war ship.
The Americans demand the surrender
of the city, which is refused
A startling and dramatic spectacle
follows, when scene Of the conspiracy
and blowing up Of the Maine is given
The Warship, in full view Of the spec
tators. rides peacefully at anchor In
the harbor. Under cover Of night the
conSplratorS are seen at work on shore
to destroy the gallant vessel Their
preparations complete, the plotters
withdraw to safe distance and finish
their treacherous work by touching the
button which means instant death to
hundreds Of unsuspectings sailors. A
mighty burst Of fire, mounting high in
the air, leaps from the Maine The
awful roar of the explosion is a mes
sage to the conspirators that their
work is successful. The doomed ship
is seen to rise, appears to steady itself
a moment, and then plunges downward
and disappears Beneath the seathing
waters. The entire city is seen in a
turmoil Of excitement, and Gen. Wey-
Ter and his staff, Gen. Lee and the at
taches of the American consulate and
other prominent officials are depicted
with realistic fidelity.
Go to Adam Fetsch's for GLARS.