The billboard (May 1911)

MAY 6, 1911. X 11 c Billboapa 5 YOUNG BUFFALO WILD WEST OPj|NS PEOMA ILL. APRIL 28 Col. Vernon C. Seavcr TliH occasional aun raya that burst through tbp fleeting clouds on Friday momlQe, greeted an enthusiastic crotrd o{ circns-goeni, who. nn- daimted by the Inclement weatber, petststed In their effort to attend the Initial cerformance of Young Buffalo Wild West, at Peoria. Although •unrlse encountered the sky heavy ^Ith black and threatening clouds, which In their fair Peoria wltb fitful showers of rain, hope, Joy asd optimism were em nppermost in the hearts •I the Peorlarltes, who were not to be deterred cTldence, and to strengthen this, t sort of local pride added ItseU, as Peoria la the home of this flhow. Proud In being the first to view the largest of the amusement enterprise controlled by one of their foremost entertainment dis- pensers, the people gave their support In a manner that far exceeded one's expectations, eoosiderlng the weather. All during the time of eonstmctlon, large Scenes The Oriental Band, Salrall'H Magic and Punch act. Tellow 3oy the Sword Swallower. >Mlle Al- Tora and her Oriental Dancing Girls, Latlna and her Snakes, Mr, nad Mrs. Carlos In feats of strength. The Conradys, whirlwind dancers and Nora Gibson the tattooed lady, Tbe other shows on the ground are under the management of B. H. Gillespie, superintendent of privileges. On entering the big tent we encounter Mr. U. C. Cookston. superintendent, and Lon Win- lams, general agent, both well known , people in tbe clrcoa world. Occaslonaly we get a glimpse of Col. Temon C. Searer a* he lookii after tbe the meanwhile, however, they a Ing Its way around t a presenting a ple- by ruuil imi-ut>'. ninl 'tl»> repulse of the oatlaws> by tbe cowboys. The next display brings to tbe attention of Che audience the pony express In tbe days of '49, showing the manner of mall transportation and the rapid exchange pf riders to fresh moants at the relay points, Tbe flght at the Water Hole proved both in- teresting and exciting. It Illustrated tbe war- fare of the crafty Indian la their attack on a Tbe drill and >apM-flre military evolution* by Hardin's Mexican experts was well executed. ■It di-ptctpd much beautiful drilling and maneu- vering. Buffalo Vernon's exhibition In a band and horn contest with a Texas steer. leaping from me back of hlsmnnlng horse to tbe back of cOie animal, overturning the steer by grasping Us homa, was both sensational and novel. The hanging of the horse thief showed bow lustlce was banded out to the rustlers by ateni trap, and many other novelties that makes bar appearanre one of the big teatotes «tf th* akoir. Also in this same OlapIaT appeaia OiiM. Bogardus, who It is claimed for aevantMB 7«M held the title of tbe world'a imbaatea cbampko. Onrtls Uston and Capt. 0. Q. 6teven« gtre an eiAlbition of zMe and abotcna shooUDK troa rMIas of wlM and nataiMbla display. In tUa^ Ptalda Boae.a ler. U introdnccd. Alao a Mt ^"V^J^^F'iSS^ toe anolaioea cena a f the prairie lebocacr. X Tbe show winds I Grant and boming < battle by the In^ai md their rescne ny me cavairy. display* are given, e 'Inclbg and er*-- t of the Inlt auowea mncit kuw talent, and an array of acta that would be a credit, to any chcns. We moat not fanret to meatkm tbe ClOWB wbo pcOTSd a l^^ter. boy..^ Around the Y^una Duffel a WildWesi-n crowds were In evidence, watching tbe progrest of the work, and when the last of tbe llaga b.iil found Its place, a sight eneoontered the eye, o.-w and brlgbt to the smaUest detail, that made one feel like giving vent to cheer* for thia mighty enterprUe. Everything that" was paint- able glowed with a fresh color, and of the can- vas parts, all was brand new, even Including the lemonade stand. The lot was laylsUy doued with these bright white tops, all nicely arranged «u.l making an Imposing appearance. Quite tbe largest of the side sbows Is that «nacr the guidance of A. L, Salvall, wltb Ita ^-olosaal banners depicting the wonderful sight* that arc" to be seen on the Inside. They exude ilie Impression that tbe tent holds wonders, wlilch must be seen in order to make life com- plete. That Salvall Is giving the people their money's worth and more. Is certain. On entering a colored minstrel show of twelve ♦wopie, entertains from their stsge alongside of f,"*^""™' t''"* Nell the Mind Bead- T. .ucbrew, the bag-plpcr and Scottish dancer. THE TENTED CITY e far West, and depicting the various vast domain of the aborigines. Introducing akUled riders, scoots. Indians, cowboys, cowgirls, rangers, ebarpabooters, Rnrales, Vaqueros, the twent.v ox-team driven by Col, Stovfus, the ret- cal of tbe people anil tbe imes. AbH> there are Cossacks, Tnrtars and ollltla men. High school lady equestrienne*. After this we are Introdured to the various Thia Is' followed by tl t thrilling event, ' e wUebi In tbe early daya various characteristic war dances and tribal festivities of the Indian. 4|aabrose JJeans. who won tame by roping the wild animals of the African Jungles, shows his sklU with the rope by catching a buffalo with a lariat and tying and throwing the bison tana Jack much opportunity to their skill with their lariats. Then Is presented the Cossacks, cowboys and .cowgti-'« in .•.»n«,.iroKi trick equ Julia Allen on their high school horses waa In- de^remarkable. , ^ , , ^ , , hibltlon o^^d^rll.lng^on^horreba^^ HE DGES ILL. Ctaleago, 111.. AprU 2T (Special board).—t. M. Hedge*, tMio was ff nected with tbe enterpilae* or ~ and manager for Kohl ft MIA Clark street, and lately with atre and XS. S. Music Hall, li serlonily ill at tk* West Side Hospital. West Batrlsoa street Chi- cago. His friends hope for bis speedy recoveiT- B. A B. I N BR OOKLYN. Bailey G^atMt Sbow^oa"E«rtb opoud't^'asa^ son under tents here Monday, to cae of tha largest crowds that has ever visited a drena In Brooklyn. The weather was Ideal for cir- cus purposes. Tbe parade waa tbe finest ever seen here, everything being new and brlght- EVERETT A CO. JOIN B. A B. New York, AptO 29 (anedal to The Bin- board).—Kverett and Company, who ■ the Snllivaa & Oonsldine time this w spring, have Joined the Banram * Bi ens. Ttacj are doing tbetr handcuff ai