The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-09-21

C0le-H Q Means Business, and
Backs his TaIk-Interesting
Statements.
"With malice toward none and good
will to alp 1 deem it my right-if not
my duty-to forthwith and forever set
tie all controversy as to my claims of
superiority over any show on earth that
has the bare faced audacity to proclaim
itself in the remotest degree worthy of
comparison with my majestic consOlida-
ton of many shows, which have proud
ly travelled from continent to continent,
across broad lands and over the bound
less seas, and everywhere added such
attractions as / have elsewhere de-
scribed. And as a sensible way to ar
rive at conclusion, propose to donate
the following sums to any charitable
institution in the city of Pulaski (pro-
vidcd any opposition show will accept
my challenges and donate a like sum-
If all that l represent is not literally
true, and that my great shows, which
are 10 exhibit in Pulaski Oct. 10th, are
the most perfect in existence. as set
forth in the following Specifications, e;
$looo-That my stupendous shows
are just as represented, and that the
citizens of Pulaski will pronounce them
by far the best exhibitions ever seen in
this city.
$1ooo-That | have the largest, long
est, tallest and strongest elephant ever
seen on Southern soil--the most gigan-
tic specimen of his race ever on exhibit
ton or ever in captivity.
$1Ooo-That this same elephant" Sam
son." is heavier than the combined
weight of many so-called "herds" of
elephants, such as are usually seen with
unprincipled and disreputable shows.
$looo--That 1 have the only perform
ing elephant that actually stands upon
and rolls a barrel-shaped cylinder across
the ring.
$1ooo-That have the best trained,
best performing, most valuable and
most magnificent troup of trick stations
that to-day treads the face OF the earth.
$1ooo-Thxt am the only Snowman
in the world who erects theater stage
and presents an imported troupe of
Russian roller skaters thereon.
$1ooo--That L present the only great
gallery of wax statuary, representing
the Presidents, noted men of the day,
Guiteau, the assassin, and the crowned
heads of Europe.
$1oeo-That / will present Captain
A. Ii. Bogardus and his two sons, the
many medaled, chief champion shots of
the whole world.
$1ooo-That 1 will present Mr.. Frank
A. Gardner, the undisputed champion
leapeT of the world, whose phenomenal
feats shame into nothinsness all the acts
p to be seen in any other show that
will visit this city this season.
$1OoO-That my unapprOachable
troupe of aerial bicycle riders will ac-
complish the most thrilling aerial acts
ever witnessed in this part of the world.
That this great feature is actually pre-
sented, just as depicted in illustrations,
[ will challenge the world to- dispute.
$looo-That [ have the largest corps
Of double Somersault throwers, great
leapers and expert gyEInasts of any
show on earth.
$1ooo-That 1 present a troupe of
European bicycle experts in one of the
most artistic performances on spider
bicycles ever seen on this CONT
pent.
$1ooo--That l am the only man who
presents rival riders in the same ring
with two horses, two clowns, two ring
masters and two sets of object. holders.
$1eOo--That l present more features
than L advertise, and that many impor-
tant attractions are omitted from my
bills for want of space to enumerate
them.
$looo--That present teams OF ele-
plants and camels in harness in my
great parade.
$1ooo--That have the largest and
most expensive musical chariots ever
$1ooo--That have the only show in
America that ever visited foreign lands.
$1ooo-That have more foreign ar
lists, feats and features than any show
that ever visited the south.
$1ooo-That my show has the best
reputation for fair dealing, truthful
statements and general neatness of any
show ever in this city.
$1ooo-That could, if necessary
show on the same lot, the same day,
against any show in the world and
take in two dollars to their one.
$1ooo--That every person that in
this city who knows me personally or
by reputation, honestly and candidly
fnlly carry out every one OF the above
$1ooo--Finally, that my nine great
shows, as now consolidated, will be
pronounced the most mag nificent, novel,
Interesting, best patron
zed and thoroughly enjoyable tent ex-
libition ever given in this city.
The above challenges are simply Civ
IN as protection to the interests of
he people. If the interested parties |
all to back their false statements by |
proof, why then, it is clearly |
proven that have all that claim, ex-
libit all advertise, give the best show |
travelling, land present features which all !
he world cannot duplicate. Respect
ully to the public, w. w. COLE.
Proprietor Originator and Protector of
he GrandesI Amusement Enterprise on
Garth