The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-04
The Eagles Great
Free Street Fdir


The city Of Tucson is already in
nloom with the patriotic colors of the
Eagles, in anticipation of the grand
Mask Carnival and Free Street Fair,
60 be held under the auspices of the
,Efraternal Order Eagles, from Novem-
Eer n to the 23
The Eagles never do anything by
halves, and in keeping with this prin-
ciple, have determined to make this
carnival not only the largest and grand
est, but the most complete, in every
detail, of any entertainment ever wit
messed by the people of Arizona.
They have gone to great expense
Sn securing the assistance of over three
hundred talented people, from all quar-
ters OF the globe, each one an expert
fH hisl particular line: and with them
c~~~~~ - immense menagerie. includ-
fng forty trained animals.
w addition TO this great circus and
animal show, the Eagles parade head
tad by the queen of the carnival, rid
ing in chariot of flowers, followed by
the many gaily decorated floats will
De a scene such as for varied coloring,
sorfIfaney and granduer, has never been
.''->eo~ed on the streets of the old
paeblo.
Ten acres of ground will be covered
III one part of the city, with tents of
,nvas. in which fourteen separate
ana distinct shows will be in full blast
G7ring this week of amusement, fun
se'sd frolie. The free street show will
/ given twice a day on the squares
s->1 D1azas 'r@'.'7i->~ the sensational
I'D thrilling high-dive, from a nine
Y foot staging into tank containing
{ " four feet of water, the expert div
- turning summersalts in the air.
= '>yic flying swiftly downward toward
g rrnarent death. We're it not for his
MY years of practice, steady nerve,
tpaiRed eye, and supple muscles, his
nrst attempt would be his last.
Lota the fire dancer, in all her radi-
@nee and glory, appears more ethereal
chan human cpe moment as an angel
of lient. and the next, like unto a
winged imp of Satan. gyrating through
geething. scorching flames of fire.
Snake charmers have ofen given
good entertainments, but Uno, the
snake eater surprises the world
The Japanese Village, and the group
ef Japanese iugglers are the most COM
pieke exhibitions ever brought from
their native land and their acrobatic
feats have never been edualed by the
people of any other nation.
Boone, the peer of hypnotists. holds
GEH sway in the Palace of Mystery
and many are the skeptics who have
'Iheen convinced of Nhe science and
power of hvpnotism, after having seen
'ehe wonderful work of this great ex-
TSonent Of science. whose world wide
practice has placed him on the top
round of the ladder of fame.
In the tent of Palmistry, each and all
'Enay take a look into the past, present
ard future of their lives. and those
who are in doubt, may. find the orcu-
paNion hest suited to their disposition
and ability.
The Electric Theater will be a great
source of education as we'll as amuse-
xnent showing in detail all the recent
discoveries in that great and subtle
vUwer which in the near future is to
ssUpp1ant all other power.
One of the thrilling features of the
carnival will be the free. open air ex-
hfbition. called the "Stair Case Ride
ng expert wheel riders. up and down
a long flight of sAair@ performing
seemingly impossible and dangerous
feats upon their wheels.
The stadium is whole show alone
with men and women flying swiftly
Through the air from bars, rings and
ropes, while below will be seen the
eooTltortionists in their difficult feats
of snake like motions and positions.
including the world renowned wheel
T1ders, who defy the laws of gravita-
zion by riding around a circular fence
of lathes set upright. and with their
wheels and bodies in such position
chat they seem hanging in the air,
while they travel with terrific speed
around the enclosure.
To enumerate all the attractions of
@his great carnival, would take more
ttme and space than can be spared; :;
ssnffice it to say. that it is grand COM
nination including the circus and me-
nagerie, a Mask Carnival, a free Street
Fair and Show, Flower Carnival.
with flower parade, and a grand good
&ime for all who attend In fact, such
an aggregation of attractions as may
never again be witnessed, all at one