This week, the moving pictures showing Houdini’s jump from the Rochester bridge last week with wrists handcuffed are first seen, after which “The Jail Breaker” escapes from manacles and a “straight jacket” on the stage. This latter is difficult, and Mr. Houdini while working out of the confinement in view of the audience gives an exhibition of contortion as well.
The Onlaw Trio was the opening act in their novel balancing of a pretty woman on the wire held by the two men with their teeth.
Mr. Huehn dresses as a German
In straight work, which is attempted now, Miss Kelly is trying with numbers way beyond her, and the long white dress worn, with a cold manner, robs the girl of what magnetism she possessed when wearing the green costume and a fresh appearance.
Mr. Carter in tramp make-up is funny most of the time, and Miss Taylor seconds his efforts in lively fashion.
Two women a man and two sets of special scenery go to make up a fairly entertaining opening act.
