Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-28
THE CIRCUS.
Everything New, Bright, Sparkling and
Pretty.

Everything New, Bright, Sparkling and
Pretty.
Circuses in Wheeling, as general rule,
have bad weather to buck against, but yes.
terday, strange to relate, was as bright and
pleasant as any May day dare be, and the
city was filled with people who circulated
from early morn till dewy eve. Excur'
lions from up and down the river
brought people into town until the
streets were almost a living mass.
especially in the morning whel the process.
sion was passing. This feature OF the great
how, although free, was a decidedly enjoy
able one, and one so fresh and bright in
comparison with the general street parade
that all were delighted. The cages, chariots
costumes and all the accoutrements were
new and handsome
Although money is quite scarcein Wheel
ing at the present time, crowd
OF about 5000 individuals attended the
circus in the afternoon.
The press gang, under the kind care oil
Mr.. C. A. Davis, the genial press agent
boarded carriage at the Mcclure House
and soon arrived at the immense sea Of
tents under which the great Forepaugb
Show exhibits.
An inspection Of the side show proved
that it was superior in every respect to the
average, and everything looked bright and
neat, and the curiosities were numerous.
The Circasian girl was especially notice
able for her beauty and in fact every
spectator was thoroughly pleased with the
museum.
An inspection of the animals came next,
and never before did the writer look at
such an aggregation of fine beasts of the
land and sea as was exhibited in their
menagsrie. They were all in excellent con-
dltion and as neat and clean as
could be possible to keep
The most domesticated pets. The lions
bears, leopards and other rare animals were
certainly the finest specimens exhibited here
tor long time. The hippotamss and sea
lion were al unusually good specimens as
was also the giraffe. 1t is almost useless
TO mention the elephants as Fore
paugh has undoubtedly the greatest and
0.st trained herd of elephants in the world
Now to brief description of the circus,
The acts are in large degree new and novel
ue laCI Inht many vi tue peIOrmerS appear
ed in full dress suits and that the clowns
did Lot get off any chestnuts, nor ante-delu.
Wan acts is great card in favor of the
ring performance. Here you see the only
elephant who can knock Sullivan-whom,
ny the way, he is named after-out in one
round with boxing gloves, which act
Is worth the price of sd.
mission alone. A modern Sampson
wings on his shoulder dumb bell weigh
ing 400 pounds, and three men, making
a*out 900 pounds, besides performing
msny other feats of almost superhuman
strength. Nine. Ksbowls, in her startling
leafs, tie Majiltons, and all other performers
hat strike the audience with wonder
nd admiration. The riding, especially
be races, was intensely interesting and ex-
citing Much more might be said, but lack
Of space compells US to bring the great per-
Torrance to close with frst-clsss variety
company, which is something unusual in q
circus.
The circus will exhibit to-day in Bellaire
aud will go from there to GAINESVILLE and
Steubenville, respectively.