The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-25

The best evidence that can be given
our readers to show that ON amnse-
!, ment-g0ing citizens are keeping pace
with the times, and moving with me-
tropolItan strides, Is the fact that Rus
sellyille has been selected as stand
for the greatest, grandest and biggest
show In Christendom, pagandom, or a
heathen land--anywhere In the world,
in fact, on Thursday Oct. 2nd. The
show referred 10 is the ono whose title
heads these lines, and one whose repu-
/ tation is so firmly established as to be
known In every land under the sun as
Just what we say It's. the very best.
The Sells show ia point Of nagni-
tude and equipment, cannot be so dee
scribed In these columns as 10 leave a
right impression OF its immensely and
its excellence.
We Gull the following extract to show
what the Burlington Hamkeye Of May
22nd thinks OF It.:
1.-THE PERFORMANCE Sells Brothers
stand high in the estimation of the
amusement public and bear tile envi-
able reputation of fulfilling every
promise and exhibiting every curiosity
advertised, an example worthy of EN-
ulation by all circus managers. some Of
whom do not deign 10 detraui the pub
| Tic by the grossest impnsitioiis. Uur-
/ ing the past lew Years the Sells Broth
crs have enlarged their shaw 10 mag
nificent proportions. Introducing every
/ poiut oi excellence that a long mau
agerial experiences could suggest, until
il has come to be recognized By il dis
terminating public rs Il standard cxhi-
bition meriting generous patronage.
| ''Seyeral thousand people assembled
within the pavilion yesterday after
noon, who were unanimous In their cx-
pressions Of a complimentary nature.
AS usual, the initial feature was the
''grand entree.' followed with comic
song, and chorus, by Ed. Neary. Pro.
lessor Whites performing dogs aston
ished the audience by their exhibition.
and their seeming intelligence and com
prehension of the commands Of their
master. The RENAL and Leslie BROTH
ers in their brother acts, gained the APP
plause of the assemblage. The head
balancing feat OF the latter requires
special reference, us it has not been
witnessed here previously. Frank
Gardner. the noted rider, gave a dar-
equestrian, and was followed by the
I L III tlS StSst . III ~ StdCk WIZ uf.u 2lOUt
act that gave evidence of dexterity and
ability Donaldson brothers, the con-
tortionists, gave pronounced satisfac-
ton. Mile. Adelaide Cordona, an ar
| tistia equestrienne of national reputa-
ton, gave Il thrilling exhibition Of
| bareback riding, and also with james
| Stow perform a four horsenct thatwas
excellent. Miss Maggie Claire, a hand
some, vivacious lady with pleasing
face. who is an aerial artist Of pro-
nounced excellence, won applause in
| her trapeze performance. None the
less mer,torious was the bicycle riding
of the Stlrk family and the horizontal
bar act Of the C.rtl,llS. James Rob-
! inson, who is considered the champion
! bareback rider aud stands M the head
/ of his profession and has been seen so
| frequently in Burlington, WAS greeted
with enthusiasm. Among other feat
ares was the introduction of two edu-
Gated donkeys and tumbing by the
company, which includes Miss Pauline
Lee, William German and Don Jereni-
| mo BelI'