The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-24
On the Midway.

the midway rang again, with their pic |
turesque, megaphone- enlarged descrip-
lions of their respective shows. Snake
eaters there were, oriental dancers, GU
riosities, freaks, waX-works. moving pic
lures, and all sorts and kinds of startling
exhibitions that would, as one shouter was
heard to exclaim, make Tabasco sauce
seem like ice water by comparison.
The following are some of the shows
Of particular interest:
PARSONS AUTOMATIC LITTLE WORLD
Patrons will remember this from last
year; but it has been much improved
since them and is now the perfected re-
suit of an experience Of thirty four years
in the business. Here is a whole world
in miniature, work and pleasure all going
on with lifelike exactness. Windmill and
machine shop are working a circus is in
progress, to say nothing of the black
smith shop, water mill, man rowing girl
in a boat, dancing at ball, man counting
a girl and people going to church. 1t is
an ingenious and fascinating piece of
work. well worth seeing.
THE ORIENTAL THEATRE-ALVORA.
This is the first of the oriental theatres
the midway. Here are to be seen those
strange, sinuous dances of the far East,
together with other dancing of artistic
character. There is a mysterious inner
apartment back of the main tent where
a second show is given. This has to be
seen TO be thoroughly appreciated. 1t
beggars description.
THE ORIGINAL ESAU."
Prof. Charles Wolcott, the manager
says that he has the Original Esau,
the only woman who cats live snakes
This woman is a native of Australia,
twenty-six years old, and has never
talked, or walked step in her life, and
strange to say is perfectly developed.
She is indeed snake queen, for she sits
in den Of 100 writhing, crawling, hiss
ing snakes, paying no attention to them
as they crawl over her This den of
snakes represents nearly every species
found in the United States. The differ
cnt kind of rattlers, highland moccasins
from North Carolina, cotton mouth
moccasins from Ala, Egyptian asps
and many others are proudly shown
visitors by Prof Wolcott. who was a
balloonist for twenty three years until
meeting with painful accident which
famed him for life. This female Esau is
frequently bitten by these poisonous
snakes. but without any bad effect, she
as they crawl over her. This den of
snakes represents nearly every species
being in some way snake proof.
MILE ST MAUR
Here is really scientific palmist, who
caters to the best class Of people only.
Madamorselle st. Maur is a graduate of
Wizards famous School of Palmistry in
New York city. and is therefore skilled
in all the branches of this science. There
is nothing of the Gypsy fake about her
work. visit to her tent, which is sit
uated on the midway just before the
grand stand is reached, will amply repay
one for both the time and the expense
TAKA-TAMA COMBINATION.
This combination consists of a life
size figure Of President Mckinley, done
in the highest style of art, showing
true representation of him as he APP
peared during his last moments. The
other exhibit is a headed baby with
two perfect heads on one perfect body.
The child was born in Birmingham,
Ala Mr.. Curtis Ireland is the owner of
this interesting exhibit. He is very po-
lite and courteous to visitors, and no
one who goes to the Fair should fail to
visit his historical combination. The
price of admission is only ten cents. We
cheerfully indorse this exhibition.
"LOTTIE, THE FAMOUS PIANIST"
is written over a tent not far from the
East end of Floral Hail. The Great
Lotties smile is as sympathetic and
welcome as ever. This is the fifth an
nual State Fair she has attended and ex-
ercised her wonderful gift. Many peo-
pie have had their palms read by this
famous woman and can testify to the
correctness of her readings. She is
kept busy by the people who are eager
to hear her readings.
THE COLLINS CARNIVAL.
This company has just reached the
city and is one of THE STRONGEST
FREE ATTRACTIONS combination
travelling. The high dive by Capt. B.
Collins is unexcelled in neatness and
cleverncss. The balloon ascension by
Frank Newman, the worlds greatest
ClOuu lidotci, iIluSl De seen 10 NC dppIC-
GATED The slide for life is a startling
success. One of the features is that of
Walter Lambert riding down a long
ladder on safety bicycle, duplicating
the famous Fitzpatrick in his ride down
the steps of the Capitol at Washing
ton. Horizontal trapeze acts and novel
balancing and other act too numerous to
mention.
THE ITALIAN MARIONETTE-"
This show is owned by Prof. Martin,
who is veteran Snowman, and will be
remembered by those who visited the
State Fair in 81, 'S5 and 'S6.
This is a fine moral show and is one of
the most interesting and entertaining to
be found on the grounds. 1t is loatcd
just West of the Secretary's office and
the admission is only dime. The per-
Torrance given by the Marionette Sis
ters is most interesting feature and
worth many times the price of admis-
sion. 1t was visited yesterday by
number of dumb and blind people from
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution
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