Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Many Of tho Marvellous Attractions Of the
Barnum q Bailey Shows,

Many Of tho Marvellous Attractions Of the
Barnum . Bailey shows.
Many of the most expensive and
unique sights ever offered the public
anywhme. or at any time, are now
magniA Dntly presented with Barnum
& Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth,
which will be here on Monday, Sept.
IL. Among scores of marvellous at.
fractions the following stand out
conspicuously: The Pathological
congress of strange and savage races
of human beings; Chico and his
bride. Johanna, the only living gor-
illas in captivity in the world; the
iron-barred arena. where wild beasts
and domestic animals perform in
harmony; the Midway, where the
huts, houses and tents of the curious
races are erected; the l2 champion
male and female equestrians; the
scores of unparalleled champion
acrialists; the leaping and tumbling
tournaments; the huntsman's meet
and fox-hunter's display; the eques-
trian May-Pole dance; the races Of
the hippodrome; the performances in
three rings on two stages, in the air
and on the racing track; the
new parade. showing Representations
of all the crowned heads of the world
and the military uniforms of all ma
tions with native musicians; the two
menageries of wild and trained beasts;
the collection OF curious animals:
cages Of wild beasts, amphibia, ma
malta, reptilia and the 400 superb
horses. Can anyone wonder why
this show is such an overwhelming
success when il presents such won
derful array of attractions and novel;
ties every season? Why, the ethno-
logical congress alone is one of the
most meritorious, as il undoubtedly
is. tremendous exhibition. showing
us clearly and comPrehensivcly true
living examples of the Buddhistic.
Pagan, Hcathen, Idolatrous. Canni-
balistic and other strange and Curl
ous types of humanity dwelling on
this earth of ours. Among these
people are Javanese, Burmese,
Borneose, Singbalese, Cossacks, Es-
quimaux, Japanese, Sinks, Dyaks,
Malays. Algerians, Soudanese, Nu-
bians. Numidians, Riffs. Australians,
Cannibals, Kings, Dahomey Ana
IONS. Siamese, Samoas and others.
Nearly all the religious beliefs on
earth are represented. such rs Budd-
hists, Mohammedans, Confuciaps.
!dolators, Pagans, Heathens and
Christians. Whole families. i'm some
cases. are represented. together with
all the different kinds OF war weap-
ons and those used in hunting; arri-
cultural implements, domestic uten.
sils and articles. odd costumes and
some with very little of the latter to
speak Of; their musical instruments.
their huts. dwellings. tents, bunga-
lows or other habitations. the whole
forming by far the largest and most
magnificent collection of the different
races of man ever seen together at
one time, no matter where or when.
| Value to the Country.
This most extraordinary assembly
OF remarkable people is of more value
to the country than would appear at
first glance. Every body must feel a $
much interested. as they surely will
be amazed. at the number as well az
the different kinds of people here
displayed. OF the famous Chiko and
Johanna more has en.said.and writ
ten by the scientific world than of
any other two animals in the world.
and deservedly so. for these are the
only genuine goriilas of such huge
proportions ever known to be cap-
tured alive, and are the only ones in
confinement in the world. They are
so human-like as to he marvel to all
who see them. The performances
are simply beyond description COM
prising every champion act or feat
of equestrianism. aerialism. aero
batic or athletic kind in which both
male and female experts vie for SUI
premacy. The Barnum a. Bailey
show can never be described. il must
be seen, and parents should take
children to view its marvellous and
manifold attractions, all of which are
included in one ticket.