The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
IMMENSE CROWDS
VISIT CARNIVAL
Grounds Are Packed Win People
Who Show keen Appre%
citation.

Crowds that tested to the utmost
capacity the carnival grounds swarmed
drought the gates this week and con-
tributed to spectacle Of Raietv which
has not been surpassed in Duluth. The
enclosure was comfortably filled during
the afternoons, but in the evenings the
attendance was record-breakfnR. Every
car which passed over the east end
line was packed with people and many
who became impatient at the delay.
walked to the scene Of the exhibition.
The entertainment last night marked
the zenith Of Duluth's July festi-
val. In spite of the efforts OF the man.
agement of the Ferari shows to be on
time. the exhibitions were not at their
best on Tuesday. In the haste to get
ready for the big crowds. some Of the
finishing touches were omitted and the
entertainers were not thoroughly ac-
customed to their surroundings.
Exhibition Is Completes.
But Wednesday everything was in
place and every performer was at his
best. The exhibitions were conducted
with a precision which bespoke palms.
taking care and there was not an idle
moment left for the crowd. There was
something going on all the time and
the opening Of the different shows was
SO timed that the visitors had an op-
portunity to inspect it all. Still the
exhibit is too big to see in one after
noon or evening. It is impossible in
that short time to make trip down
the long row of show tents and visit
all of the wonders that are offered for
inspection. Many Of those who attend
ed already will go again and finish
their rounds Of the rest Of the most
wonderful combination Of entertain
ments which has ever been seen in
Duluth.
All Of the shows were popular at all
times. The cycle whirl, the aerial ex-
hibition and the marvellous dive of
Speedy. from the top of a ladder 100
feet high into shallow tank Of water,
all claimed attention and came in for
approval. The merry-go-round was
equally popular and the miniature Fer
ris wheel was crowded throughout the
afternoons and evenings.
Some Midway Features.
Wonders of the streets of Caire with
It's hazardous camel rides, twanginR
music and strange dances drew aud
fences of enormous preparations. The
glass blowers spinning motion glass into
almost invisible threads and moulding
ornaments Of unique design, received
constant attention. Cay Paree" was
doubtly appreciated on account of it's
unohjectionable entertainment and the
fact that the patrons were provided
win seats.
Lorita who % ecuted difficu feats
OF needIewcrk and made i Unity pic
t1:e frams. b. the aid of her toes wss
the synosure Of all eyes. The "Statue
turning to- life the physical culture.
girls and the L:l!iputians: drew many
big and well-satisfied audiences: Min
ne. III" strange wild girl, Do(:ta. the
dlmlnutive doll lady, and Enoch who
spent most of his time submerged IN 2.
tank Of water, excited much wonder
The ghost sllo~ was also well rotrt r.
lied
Lions Do Stunts.
The big tent in which the performing
lions were on exhibition was scarce]v
large enough to hold the peonle who
sought admission. The climax of Tho
performance came when Cant p Gov