Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-25
NEW PEACE SPECTACLE
last Days of the Russo-Japaness Warli
Fageant and AIogory.

last Days Of the Russo-Japaness WARM
raeeant and Anegory.
The universal interest in the Russo
Japanese war, which was accentuated
by President Roosevelt's successful
efforts 20 bring about peace between
the battling nations, has, it is said.
been given vitality by the remarkable
military and allegorical spectacle
which tho Barnum 4 Bailey circus il
presenting as a prelude TO the arenic
programme this season.
The spectacle Is described as being
presented in a series of animated
scenes and tableaux. The story begins
with y Russian detachment in camp.
All the characteristic incidents OF
camp life are depicted. Suddenly a
Kussian sentry announces the approach
of tho enemy, and the clarion notes
of the bugle sound the call 60 arms.
A detachment OF Japanese cavalry and
, infantry charges In, and the Russians
prepare 10 defend themselves, when a
mounted Japanese officer gallops
rapidly TO the 'front.' waving a flag
of truce. He proclaims that an armis-
tlce has been declared. The soldiers
on both sides cheer the welcome news,
and the recent enemies fraternize like
old friends.
a grand pageant Of the nations fol-
lows. There is a squadron Of United
States cavalry, followed by a loat
containing Columbia, impersonated by
4 pretty young American girl; then
detaohments Of the United States in
lantry and soldiers drawing cannon /;
Russian Cossacks; Japanese, German,
Italian and French horse and foot
soldiers; British guard OF regulars
with an East Indian contingent, ac-
companied by fully-panoplied war ele-
phants; a representation from the
Chinese Imperial Court; Moroccan
delegation mounted on camels, and
companies of characteristically cos
TUNED Spanish, Mexican and South
American soldiers and rough-riders.
The Goddess Of Peace is represented
by a handsome young woman. who
.sides on a hoat glittering with gold
and jewels.
Notwithstanding this gathering of
the nations 20 celebrate the end of
war, Russia and Japan are still reluc.
tant TO enter into a treaty OF peace.
France and Great Britain attempt.
unsuccessfully, 20 bring the combat,
ants together. Then Columbia inter.
poses, and going to the Peace float.
persuadingly invites Russia and Japar
TO meet her there. They comply,
their hands are joined by Columbis
in th presence Of the Goddess O
Peace. and each pledges her countr,
10 a cessation Of hostilities and eterna
friendship. There is a roar of delieh
from ehe Worlds soldiers, the assem-
bled bands burst out with the "Sta
Spanged Banner, T" while high over
head, great American flag, with
picture Of the President. is unfurled
and waves triumphantly over tn
scene
The new spectacle is appropriated
called Peace. " It is said to be tn
most gorgeously- brilliant militar
display ever presented by travelin
exhibition. Hundreds Of men, wome
and children, 200 horses, three herd
Of elephants, 20 camels and other le
animals are utilized in the variou
pictures. The costumes are describe
as magnificent beyond precedent, an
the floats are mass Of gold an
decorative carving. The Peace
spectacle is expected to prove one {
the big features of the show when
exhibits here on Saturday, May 18th.