The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-19
Great Riders
Of the World

nearest TO his master in Intelligence
sympathies. and even traits OF vanity
Take the wellbred horse, where in al
animal creation will his counterpart be
found in symmetry Of form. grace OF
action. and inspiring spirit?watch the
aristocrat Of horsehesh. he of pedigree
and education, and delight will charge
the blood as in no other case. America
Is first among nations in the breeding
Of the highest type Of horse, and the
finest collection of these beasts is to be
found with Ringing Brothers Worlds
Greatest Shows. II has been a pride
and speciality with them to gather this
distinguished and unique company.
over $50 are in this department Of
their ultra big shows. or this number,
more than twice as many horses of
all kinds ccrried by any other show,
800 are thoroughbred performing
horses. The mental alertness, physi-
cal beauty and distinguished style Of
these animals, put them in a class by
themselves. beyond price, and unriv.
aled in the world The horsemen en-.
gagged for the direction and riding of
these remarkable equines are masters
OF their profession. and internationally
famous This is in keeping with the
policy Of the Ringing Brothers to pre-
sent only the best, and insures ring
work simply delightful to witness, and
far removed from what is uniformly
seen with other shows. These blue.
blooded and wonderfully performing
horses are an attraction without n peer
in the whole range OF horse history,
and afford an exhibition well worth I
any inconvenience or price TO witness.
Every kind OF riding is vividly exem.
plifed by masters Of the equestrian /
art. Gladiatorial feats OF the ancients,
Jockey daring, rough rider tactics,
nodish eQucstrianlsm, difficult acrobat.
sm, juggling deeds, sensational gym.
nastic exploits. balancing wonders,
,ummersaulting from back TO back.
Ind whlrling continuously in this feat
until circle OF separated horses is
ompleted-theso and many more din.
'ult and awe-lnspiring achievements
Ire shown with Ringing Brothers in.
exhibition.
Among the celebrated riders are the
american champions, Mike and John
Rooney, the Australian leaders, the
iobsons and Franl: Schadle, Reno Me.
'ree. at the head OF his profession in
'nglCnd; Rhoda and Nine. Royal,
nown all over the world Tor their ac-
In equestrianism;
1ung and dashing May Davenport;
lbert Crandall, the irresistible funny {
own roider; the Wallets, Al Thomp.
IN, Ida Miaco, Daisy st. Leon, and !
ores OF others equal in skill are in /
lis division OF the enlarged circus pro. j
ram. In the tournament OF the gor. ,
eous dramatic spectacle, which the
ingling Brothers have organized for
Ieir progressive exhibitions this year ,
amely, Jerusalem and the Crusaders. :
ie pastimes of the tenth century are
Itroduced. Exciting contests OF the /
srlod on horseback are illustrated by
lept swordsmen and equestrians, and
a climax to this athletic feat, a
orse ballet Is presented. Three
luadrons OF high stepping horses are
dden through the difhcult figures of
'aceful dance with the rhythmic
'tlon OF human eXperts. No stage IA
)rite could convey a keener regard
II time and picture than these equine
lncers, with their human mounts be-
scked with gorgeous inery. The 6i-
lrse act Is another speciality originat-
Il with Ringing Brothers. The sen.
tive animals respond TO call of name,
Ike position. and at the word OF com
aud go through picturesque evolu'
ons that hold the attention with thrill
ng gaze and wonderment.
The new spectacle. Jerusalem and
Ie Crusaders, Ia It's magnificent inves.
ture and massive entirety. is the
'andest conception in the history OF
rcus achievement The days OF
night errantry. when chivalry was In
over, are pictured In fascinating
,lendora. Gallant youth, hssom maid
nhood, heroic warrior, proud athlete,
sligious enthusiast, devoted matron,
bject servant. barbaric voluptuary, all
10 characteristic types of the TO,
lantic and tragic tenth century, pass
/ acting review In the blazing spec.
lcle, Twelve hundred characters are
! the great cast, and a ballet OF 500
nd a chorus OF POO young voices are
mployed The musical accompani.
ient is furnished by the largest and
My portable pipe organ ever made.
nd band OF so instruments. The
taSe Is larger than the average circus
rena, and 5000 costumes of costliest
esign and fabric are worn. The special
eenery requires a special train. New.
y before was so much money invested
or eNhihitional purposes. and this
pirit OF enterprise. wisely directed is
ast what makes the Ringing Brothers
Worlds Greatest Shows twice the