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CODY'S WILD WEST.

First Performance Given in a Driving Rainstrom Yesterday.

Under the most unfavorable meteorological conditions Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show gave its inaugural performance yesterday. A large crowd, many of whom were the guests

of the famous ex-scout and frontiersman, were present and the programme was carried out in full, regardless of the fact that the weather during the performance covered a wide range, with a terrific deluge and gentle spring sunshine as the extremes.

To those who were familiar with Cody's Wild West Show the programme offered

APRIL 27, 1893.

IN PLACES OF HONOR.

SEATS ON THE CEREMONIES STAND.

Mr. Cleveland and the Duke Will Be in Front With Fifty-three Others - Arrangements Made to Accommodate the Legislature.

President Cleveland and the duke of Veragua will occupy the front seats in the extra honorable section of the opening day platform. The cabinet and dueal party, General Davis, President Palmer and a few others of the fair management will occupy the remaining fify-three chalrs. There will then follow 2,000 special invited guests, including the foreign commissioners, the supreme judges, the superior, circuit and county judges, the superior, circuit and county judges and one private citizen - "Buffalo Bill."

The Illinois legislature will be among the 2,000 elect, simply because the senators and representatives howled when they were originally snubbed. This change the committee made yesterday in a session which lasted hours and settled a thousand or more minor details. It was thought the men from Springfield would be too many, but when the protest came the reserve room was devoted to them. With all the seats now assigned, it is evident the stage will contain as illustrious and interesting a mass of great men as is most rarely seen. The home government will be there in force, and side by side with it will be the representatives from every civilized land and some from countries half barbarous.

Judge Grinnell was selected to have charge of the reception of the many governors to be in the city for the occasion. He was asked to arrange suitable ceremonies in their honor, both at arrival and during their stay. The matter of military escort to them and the other distinguished guests was deferred passing word from the adjutant general. It was voted not to accept the services of the First regiment unless the boys could arrange to appear in full uniform, with arms. An unarmed regiment of soldiers would be a burlesque, they say. General Miles is in New York and his absence did not help to a final decision. His staff and a detachment of regulars will do the honors to Admiral Gherardi and the army men who will be present.

The president, having touched the button that will start the engine, turn the water into tremendous fountains and be a signal for the releasing of a thousand flags, will then receive the foreign commissioners in manufactures hall, in case the building is ready. Next he will take luncheon on the grounds, given by the ceremonies committee at the expense of the members, and will be driven about the grounds. Whether President Palmer or General Davis will occupy the carriage with him is yet under discussion. All these minor quandaries are down for settlement to-day.

The managers of the various boat lines operating on the basins and lagoons met in the office of Lieutenant Commander Symonds, superintendent of marine transportation, yesterday to arrange the details of the part these small craft will play in opening day ceremonies. A little before 10 o'clock on Monday ...

seemed to far surpass anyhing that he has ever before attemped. To those who had never before seen the performance it was a constant wonder from grand entree to finale. At a signal from the master of ceremonies a gate at the lower end of the arena swung open and the first detachment of Indians, header by High Bear, dashed half way around the ground, and took up their position in front of the grand stand center. Three other bands of Sioux followed, riding in at a furious pace, many of the braves being dressed merely in a breech-clout and bright colored paint. After the four bands of Indians had been lined up, a detachment of the Sixth Cavalry, United States army, galloped into the arena, and were received with great enthusiasm. They were mounted on white horses, and presented a fine appearance.

Following the Sixth Cavarlymen there came a company of First Guard uhianc Regiment (Germany), popularly known as the "Potsdammer Reds." These were followed by a company of French Chasseurs, behind which were a company from the Prince of Wales' Regiment, and a company of Cossacks.

Colonel Cody was the last to enter, and as he rode in on that fine chestnut saddle horse, upon which General Miles led the parades last October, the rain became a deluge. Galloping to the point opposit the grand stand he took off his white sombrero and said something that was lost in the storm, but everybody cheered.

At the conclusion of his storm-drowned

speech Colonel Cody reigned in his horse up, and the "Congress of Rough Riders," as he calls his aggregation, passed in review. Miss Annie Oakley, "Little Sure Shot," came out in the storm, and in a driving rain executed soem clever feats with a rifle and shotgun, breaking glass balls.

An international horse-race, the methods of the pony express, and the familiar act of the emirgrant train attacked by Indians and rescued by Buffalo Bill's scouts were given.

Military evolutions by the various cavalry companies and an exhibition of horsemanship by the Cossacks were given. The Cossacks are fine horseman and fairly divide honors with the American cowboys in this respect.

Other features of the programme were the robbing of the mall coach, attack on a settlers' camp, feats of marksmanship by Colonel Cody, racing between Indian boys, and a variety of feats of horsemanship by the cowboys.

IMPORTANT TO EXHIBITORS.

Chief Allison Urges Promptness in the Placing of Displays.

It is expected and urged by the chief of the manufactures department that all exhibitors will take advantage of the few remaining days between now and the formal opening of the exposition May 1 of installing and completing their exhibits so that everything may be in readiness for the greates surprise ever offered in the history of expositions.

The President and suite are expected to pass through the great building of manufactures and liberal arts on a tour of inspection and we should have our house in the most perfect order. There is a great deal yet to be done, but by the hearty co-operation of all we may accomplish wonders. To facilitate the work on and after to-night light will be furnished so that extra shifts of men may be employed, and it is hoped that all will take advantage of it. Let the word rush and hustle be inscribed upon our banners and the work pushed to the utmost. All ehibitors who ahve not as yet claimed their space, and they are low in number, are hereby notified that unless they appear at once to claim it, we shall feel compelled

SOLUNS ARE INVITED

Illinois Law-Makers Asked to the Opening Ceremonies.

JUDGES HONORED ALSO.

The Platform Seating Arrangements as Completed.