Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1892 — STATE FAIR WEEK ATTRACTIONS. [ARTICLE]

STATE FAIR WEEK ATTRACTIONS.

What tho Indianapolis Theater* Will Of. for to tho Fair Visitors. For State Fair week (beginning next Monday tho lytli inst,) the managers of the theaters at Indianapolis, have provided the best high class attractions that can bo obtained, and visitors to the Capital city, during the fair, will have opportuni ties of seeing the best actors and the best plays, now before tho public. At the Grand Opera House, on North Pennsylvania street, just above tho Postoffiee, a play that is especially interesting to Indiana people, will bo presented for it is a play written by a Hoosier, with its scenes located in Indiana, and nearly all the characters Hoosiers. That is Joseph Arthurs celebrated comedy drama "Blue Jeans,” a play which had a marvellous run of nearly a year In New York City, and has since duplicated its success there, in all the other large cities. It is the most interesting drama seen on the stage for years,for its characterisms are most natural, its climaxes strong, and the comedy aud pathos are so deeply mingled in it, as to make it most entertaining and impressive. It is given with elaborate scenic and mechanical effects. The greatest of these, and its realism has never been equaled in any other play, is the saw mill scene, in which is represented a great saw mill with a large real engine, running at a high rato of speed, the saws cutting up lumber, etc. The hero of the play, knocked senseless by tho villian is tied to tho carriage, and rescued by the heroine, just as his body is pushed against the buzzing saw. It is a great scene, and one never to bo forgotten. “Blue Jeans” will be presented by tho original cast, the same Unit has played it in all the cities. Mr. Nat C. Goodwin, confessedly the greatest Comedian on the American stage, will play at English’s Opera House ion tho Circle) State Fair week, presenting three strpng comedies, “A GHoed Fool,” his new play, in which he has made a great hit, “Tho Nominee.” the greatest political comely, and the most amusing play ever written, and "A Gold Mino.” a play in which he has appeared nearly 3.000 times. Not to have seen Nat Goodwin, is to have missed the greatest entertainer, and the most original and artlstio comedian on the stage. He has only been secured for Indianapolis Fair week, by paying him an enormous certainty, greater than any two comedy stars could obtain. He has a strong supporting company of thirty artists. At the Park Theater (corner of Tennessee and Washington streets, opposite tho State House) where two performances are Elven every day. and the prices are always popular, 10, 20 and 30 cento, tho great sensational comedy drama, ‘"Dangers of a Great City" will be presented

fair week, with the noted actor Mr. Dave Davidson, and the charm!ngactress, Miss Ramie Austin, in the leading roles. The play tells a story of Hfo in New York city, of its lights and shadows, Its erimes and punishments. In a manner as. to make it of absorbing interest. The scenic effects are marvelous and. represent points of interest in New Y*rl., the Brooklyn bridge and Battery, tho Garden and lower Broadway. “Dacgers of a Great City” Las made an enormous bit everywhere. .7 Ladies and gentlemen who are coming to Indianapolis during tho fair, who desire to see any or all j>f these Uno attractions can .secure the choicest seats la advance by’addressing Dickson A Talbott, Indianapolis, or by applying at the box offices of the respective theaters when they reach the-city. The New Indianapolis Theater. Indianapolis at last has a r.ew play house of which its citizens la j-nt ly proud. We refer to the new Empire Theater which Is controlled and managed by Houck Opera House amusement syndicate of Cincinnati and Pittsburgh? and represented by Mr. Jas. S. Fennessey. long known as one of the best amusement caterers in America. Sufficient to say that new life will be enthused In amusement circles and Indianapolis will see tho best organizations at the Empire which without a doubt is the finest theater in tho State and was erected at a cost 175,000 regardless of ground, being entire fireproof, having 35 exits, large and commodious foyers and lobbies. It inaugurated its season on Sept. sth, and will continue to present on-ly first class attractions. For Fair week.commenciDg Monoay.Sept. 19th Manager Fennessey will introduce the successful Comedy Melo-Drama “One of the Bravest,” -with the distinguished character actor,Chas. McCarthy, who ImpersonatesHlie daring and. intrepid New York Fireman.Laryy Howard. A series of packed houses are Insured as the popular prices prevail, 25 cents being tho general admission. I' -