Evening star., 1902-08-20
ADJUSTMENTS

SPAN OF LIFE.-Sutton Vane, the Eng
lish dramatist evolved a new idea of the
span of life. and by the formation of a
human bridge over a yawning gorge across
which two human beings walk from saw
age attacks to safety, and by incorporating
his idea into his play, has made one of the
most thrilling situations ever introduced In
a melodrama. 1t is this scene that the
Donazettas the famous acrobats, have
made possible by their skill and daring.
They have made this Span of Life sew
eral thousand times, and have added much
to the continued success of this drama OF
peculiarly absorbing human interest that
has all in it that appeals to the better class
theatergoers as well as to the upstairs
element that want only sensation. With
entirely new scenic environment, me-
chanical effects, brilliant electric illumina-
tions and exceptionally strong COM
pany of metropolitan actors the favorite
sensational melodrama, THE Span of
Life will be the attraction at the Acad-
eny all next week.
TOPSY- -TURVY BURLESQUERS.-Ne
weeks offering at the Lyceum Theater will
be of those light and airy entertain
mentS that help one to forget the cares and
worries of this worka-day world. THE
Topsy-Turvy Burlesquers is the name of
this attraction, and 1t is understood that
the company Is superior to any organization
of its kind en- tour. The casts for the two
TOpsyTurvy" and Foxy Grandpa's Pic
nic,' are made up of comedians and come
diennes who have earned distinction here
tofore for splendid work. These, with
twenty pretty young ladies. handsomely
costumed, are seen to advantage in the
pretty musical numbers, and, with the brill
liantly painted stage settings, superb dra-
peres and Transformation scene, present
entertainment of great beauty. Both
burlesques are said to be full of fun, clever
lines, music and novelty and elegantly
staged The olio contains such well-known
headliners as Keno, Welch and Melrose,
the marvellous comedy acrobatic trio; Will
Jams and Aleene, in their funny farce, Mr..
Dobbs of. Dobbs Ferry Eleanor Revers
and Georgia Cunningham, the charming
singers and graceful dancers; Burt Fuller,
act; Miss Fanny Lewis, the sweet singer;
Miss frankie Emmett, the little girl with
the great voice; Harry Cooper and others.
NORRIS & ROWE'S PIG sHOWS.-Nor-
ris & Rowes New Big Shows will appear
here tomorrow, Friday and Saturday under
their enormous tents, which Will be located
corner of 18th and u streets Two perform
ances will be given daily, at and pm.
Norris & Rowe's Big Shows are more than
twice the size of last season, and many new
features have been added. Among this sea-
sons special features are the only riding
lions, the performing llamas, educated buf-
faloes, which are new acts never before
seen in this country. Fargo, Duke and
Hero, the dwarf elephants, have been
taught several new acts, and the educated
seals are appearing in new and novel feats
of skill Two Siberian camels and two
trained zebus, with their numerous tricks.
are performers of high-class merit A
funny clown band and a large hippodrome
track, upon which all kinds of races and
Olympfan games and pastimes take place.
are also new, special features. The animal
fire department has been improved and
elaborated upon. grand free street car
| nival and children's fairyland parade will
be given at II o'clock on the morning of the
exhibition, at which time the entire com
pany of over 500 animals will be seen