River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-07-16
P. I. BARNUM.
His Great Roman HippodrOme.
The Grandest Show on Record.

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II seems that our exchanges cannot
say too much in praise of that last and
GROWING triumph of the modern amuse-
ment colossus P. I. Barnum. They
come to us loaded with columns of un-
qualified admiration, and speak in glow.
ing terms of the stupendousness and
magnifcence OF this truly incompatible
organization. Wherever it exhibits il
meets with a complete ovation in the
plaudits Of thousands OF spectators.
That it marks new and distinct epoch
in the history Of amusements that it
obeys the immutable law of progress and
gives us something fresh and original
that il is calculated to inspire emotions
Of tho greatest delight steadily put
through progressive stages as each act of
the programme is unfurled. until tn
overcharged feelings give vent in enthu-
siastic manifestations of approval, is adj
mtted by the millions who, during the
past year and half, have had the good
! fortune to witness its exhibitions
Nothing approaching it in grandeur and
completeness will be seen again in this
country, unless the brain and energy of
Barnum, both Of which seem TO be ex
haustless, will give us its rival. In its
splendor and magnitude il forms a bril-
liant climax to the most remarkable man
agerial career the world has ever known,
and long after he who gave it birth shall
have paid the debt Of nature, it will re.
main in memory monument to his gen.
ius and resources. We owe much to the
Prince Of Showmen. IL has beei his con-
slant ann to improve the character and
elevate the tone of public amusements, to
strip them of every Objectionable feature,
and make them proper instruments to
convey wholesome recreation and in
struction. In this he has succeeded in so
far as his own ventures are concerned.
People associate his name with exhi-
billions Of the greatest merit, combined
with refinement and morality When
Barnum comes they know that his prom
Uses will be fulfilled, and that he will give
even more than he advertises.
The magnitude of his Great Roman
Hippodreme may be judged by the follow
ing facts 1t is transported on three
trains composed of sixty.hve double sized
cars, built expressly for Mr.. Barnum, in
GLIDING three Pullman Sleepers, and
twelve passenger coaches fitted with
berths. The imported English thorough
bred horses, of which there are three hun
bred, have palace box stall cars arranged
expressly for their comfort. There are
over 1000 men, women, and children in
the company, nearly 700 horses, includ-
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sides droves of elephants, camels, buffa-
loes, and ponies, pack of fifty imported
English stag hounds, about one hundred
Of the most gorgeous chariots and tab
leaux cars. 1t has a large force of cooks
and a number of cooking tents, and pro-
vides meals for about eight hundred EN-.
ployees, the balance going to hotels. 1t
carries its own blacksmiths, wagon-mak-
ers, armorers, wardrobe-makers, and an
army Of carpenters, builders and survey
ors, some Of whom precede the show ten
days to erect the seats and lay out the
track. The renowned Philadelphia
Brass Bani, comprising thirty.dve must
clans, led by Prof. Hartman, and drum
corps of twelve, furnishes the music.
The main pavilion is 460 feet long by $50
feet wide. An Amphitheatre having
seats for thirteen thousand people is built
at each place of exhibition. The ward
robe, which cost over 100000, is larger
than the combined wardrobes Of all the
places of amusement in the United States.
1t comprises seven thousand different
suits, including three hundred sets of sill
yer and jeweled armor. It's spectacular
pageants are spoken Of as being magnif-
cent and imposing beyond description.
Altogether it is the most colossal travel
ing exhibition ever undertaken, and no
other man than Barnum, in this genera
ton, will attempt a similar enterprise. II
is now on its first tour through the
country, and in the State Of Minnesota
will exhibit in the following places only:
0watonna, Monday, Aug. 10; Minneapo
lis, Tuesday, Aug. II; Saint Paul, We'd
nesday, Aug. Is; Red Wing, Thursday,
Aug. 10; Winona, Friday, Aug. 20; La
Crosse, Saturday, Aug. 2lst.
Excursion trains will be run to these
places at reduced fares. Not the least
attractive part Of the mammoth concern
are the balloon ascensions Of Prof Dom
aldson who, each day where sufficient
gas can be procured, will take several
companions beyond the clouds.
1915. Great Harvester Trial. 1915.
The Edward Harvester victor Of the
field.
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