The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-05
REHEARSAL OF CUBA"
PAINS SPECTACLE READY FOR
THE OPENING NIGHT

Through Their Parts---MIIe. Lee
and Her Grand Ballet Take Some
Exercise - La Petite Rhea, the
FamOuse Child Danseuse From
There was trouble on the peace jubi-
lee grounds at the corner Of University
avenue and GrottO street yesterday
afternoon all on account Of a yellow
flag. Of the 250 representatives of 10
cal military organizations who have
volunteered to take part in PAINS gil
gantic spectacle Cuba" not one could
be induced to carry the Spanish colOrs,
and Stage Director Hoffman had to
press into service one of his scene
shutters. 1t was just after Bugler Jack
son, Of ROosevelts rough riders, had
sounded taps that a picture was open
ed showing Santiago, the American
forces being camped behind the barbed
wire trochas. Scene Shifter Smith
started off gaily before band Of Span
ish piCkets, when Jackson cast a slur-
ring remark on the yellow flag and
"any man who'd carry such a dirty
rag"
The crowds of spectators jeered and
Kissed the flag, but Smith was brave
and continued to wave it. Some small
boys behind MORO castle threw dirt
and stones at Smith and he began to
show temper when Jackson rushed for
ward, and snatching the flag from
Smiths hands, threw it into the lake.
Then there was a Scutf1e which was
enjoyed by thousands OF spectators.
Jackson and Smith Wrestled and tum-
bled on the ground, and finally fell into
;ol, - ln5
with water. Neither was hurt, nor any
the worse for his ducking. 1t may be
necessary to leave the Spanish flag out
Of the drama.
Some of the soldiers of the Fifteenth
regiment came over from Fort Smelling
during the day and watched opera
lions with great interest. A careless
individual was seen by Manager Berry
sitting on a key Of dynamite marked
Danger" smoking a cigarette. He
had not noticed the sign on the key.
Last night there was a grand full
dress rehearsal, in which nearly the
entire force Of 500 performers partici-
pated. Besides the drilling Of the SOL
diers. Spanish, American and Cuban,
which was entirely satisfactory, Mile.
De Lee rehearsed her grand ballet of
oOryphees, secundas and Cuban Ha-
baneras. There will be rehearsal
this afternoon of the bull fight, PAINS
trained bull BILLY" arriving here this
morning.
o. E. skiff, general manager of the
Pain company, telegraphed Matt Berry
yesterday that he had secured La
Petite Rhea, the famous child premier
danseuse, who will be in the city today.
Mile. Rhea comes from Milan and
scored a great hit during the presenta-
ton Of Cuba" thirty-six nights, in
the Coliseum garden, Chicago. Her
mother always travels with her.
On account of the rush for tickets
the mana cement will have to open an
other ticket Office down town. Nearly
the entire grand stand has been sold
for Monday night Prices are very
low, and adjusted to suit everybody.
Early this morning the last row of
the picture will be erected, thirty five
feet high, and the enclosure Will be
built, completing the most marvellous
picture of the kind ever seen in the
West. The fifty-two arc lights that
will illuminate the battle scenes and
speciality performances every night this
week were delivered yesterday.
The conrbust1bles and fireworks are
closely guarded by the 100 Pain en-
ployes, who are living n a dozen large
tents behind the picture. Vigilance is
necessary, because some boys are in
Quisitive and few vandals are always
attracted by the paraphernalia Of a
great show. A mischievous fellow was
discovered yesterday all alone spi5ing
one of the six-pounders, just for pure
cussedness.'' The last seen of him
was his shadow disappearing in the
timber beyond Martin street, and Man
ager Berry hot in pursuit with a crow
bar.
Programmes will be distributed from
the office. of the Standard Printing
company this morning.
The executive committee of the St.
Paul peace jubilee consists of the
following: