Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
AMUsEMENTs.

BUFFALO BILLS ROUGH RIDERS
The redoubtable scout, plainsman and man
of the world, Buffalo Bill, and his congress
of rough riders of the world made their
occasional invasion of the city yesterday
and will depart after two days occupa-
ton of the conquered territory.
Out at North Capitol and NJ streets the
congress entered its quarters, which are
rectangular in form, three sides being lined
with seats, circus fashion, protected from
sun and rain by a narrow strip of roof, and
the fourth side containing picturesque
scenes of plains life or historic battle
grounds in Cuba, stretched upon wires
across the field. In front of these scenes
and in the great square arena between the
sides the thrilling and unusual events OF
the show took place yesterday afternoon
and last night before immense audiences.
After the picturesque and imposing open
ing pageant in which Buffalo Bill intro
duCed his congress to the assemblage, Miss
Annie Oakley gave her remarkable exhibit
ton of craftsmanship. She jumped into
popularity at once, and every shot as it
sped unerrlngiy to its mark was rousingly
applauded. The special feature is the Won
derful shooting by Johnny Baker, who stood
on his head finally and hit two flying marks.
Next in interest is the mimic battle of San
Juan Hill, in two scenes, the first repre-
senting the brave boys in blue Rough
Riders, infantry and artillery, preceded by
scouts, marching to the front singing
"Theren Be a Hot Time Tonight" The
next shifts to the front of the blockhouse
on the famous hill, and as the Americans
come into view the SpaniardS in front of
and behind the Notifications pour q heavy
fire from cannon, rifle and pistol into the
ranks of the ever-advancing foe. The gal
liant charge, the fall of the wounded and
dying, the hurry of the hospital corps with
stretchers, the wild cheers of the Ameri-
cans, the defiant cries of the Spaniards, all
are admirably pictured, and the great au-
diences rose in wild enthusiasm the
starry red, white and blue rose above the
falling yellow emblem of Spain. The rough
riding of the troop of veteran cavairymen,
who equaled the circus riders in their bold
and dashlng feats was d revelation to the
many who are unfamiliar with the featS of
horsemanship, which the American cav
alryman executes these days. Even the
famous Cossacks, who followed with their
wild riding, did not equal the lads of the
effete east. The cowboys and their 'tbroncho
busting" were very amusing, and the dar-
ing and hardihood they must show in their
dangerous occupation was clearly exhibited.
Their act is full of excitement and was
thoroughly appreciated. The skill of the
Mexican lasso throwers was another adj
mrabe feature. The other numbers in
ciuded Colonel Cody's exhibition of shoot
ing while riding ON horseback at full speed
the attack on the Deadwood stage coach;
the reckless rider of the pony express; a
fine artillery drill; the sham battle of the
British cuirassiers; the Indian riders, and
all the well-known numerous features of
the congress- which is very little changed
from former years. The performances at
O'Clock today and o'clock tonight end
the exhibition in this city, and the great
attendance has testified to the undiminished
popularity anu worth of Buffalo Bill and
his heroes.
BURR McINTOSHS LECTURE.-Regu-
lar army men are on the qui vive for Burr
McIntoshs lecture. which is to be given
at the Columbia Theater tomorrow after
noon. Ever since last week, when the
talk was given for the entertainment of
the inmates of the Soldiers Home and
their friends, different phases of it have
been retailed. 1t has been an open dis
cussion to whether or not the first fight
in which the Rough Riders" Jared so bad
ly was fought according to orders not.
Mr.. Mcintosh styles it a Runaway rain
tate to state in the most emphatic Ian
guage that 1t was arranged by certain of
the leaders, purely and simply for the pur-
pose of getting their names in print before
others. AS Mr.. Mcintosh invites comment,
criticism or challenge, from any statement
he makes, some interesting moments may
ensue. The $50 pictures shown on the screen
have been selected from more than 400
taken by Mr.. Mcintosh, and they are said
to be the best consecutive pictorial history
yet given to the public. AS Mr.. Mcintosh
was the first one with the 9TH Army Corps
to be stricken with yellow fever and the
teresting facts in regard to the working of
the department may be expected. But, be-
sides the interest taken by those directly
connected with the army, the general pub
lie will undoubtedly be much interested to
see "Daffy" and Colonel Moberly'' in the
role of a lecturer. The hour set-i15-will
enable all those connected with the de-
partments to attend.
THE BIJOU.-A splendid program con-
tanning the names of many high-class Vau-
deville to recommend it will hold the
boards at the Bijou during next week.
Among those to appear are: The Gotham
Comedy -Four, who will devote their allotted
time to up-to-date comedy and well-ren-
dered vocal selections; Brown, Harrison and
Brown, the farce comedy stars, in the latest
of their many laughing successes; William
and Edith Browning, who will make good
with their bright comedy sketch; the Sis
ters Revere, in a budget of new negro melo-
dies; the Martelles, in their wonderful exhi-
bition of trick bicycle riding, and the Bijou
Stock Company, in a new musical offering,
Introducing Nina Collins, Sam Adams Viola
Sheldon. Billy Watson, Flora Scott, Jack
Flood, Flora Parker and Sol Goldsmith