Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
GREAT RIDERS oF THE WORLD
Famous EQuestrlans with Ringing
Brothers Circus this seasOn,-65O
HOrsee, All ThorouRhbred.

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nearest to his master in intelligence,
sympathies, and even traits of van
| ity. Take the we'll bred horse, where
in all animal creation will his counter
part be found in symmetry of form,
grace of action, and inspiring spirit?
| Watch the aristocrat of horsefiesh,
he of pedigree and education, and de-
light will charge the blood as in no
bother case. America is first among
nations in the breeding of the highest
| type of horses, and the finest collec-
ton of these beasts is to be found
with Ringling Brothers worlds great
est shows. 1t has been a pride and IA
specially with them to gather this
| distinguished and unique company.
Over $50 are in this department of
their ultra big shows. OF this num-
Der, more than twice as many horses
800 are thoroughbred performing
of all kinds as are carried by
bred performing horses. The men
tai alertness, physical beauty
and distinguished style of these
animals, put them in class by
themselves. beyond price, and unri-
vailed in the world. The horsemen en-
gagged for the direction and riding of
ally famous. This is i'm keeping with
the policy of the Ringing Brothers to
present 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 "a
peer in the whole range of horse his
tory, and afford an exhibition well
worth any Inconvenience or price to
witness. Every kind Of riding is Wv
idly eNempliiied by masters of the
equestrian art. Gladatorial feats of
the ancients. jockey daring. rough
rider tactics, modish cquestrianism
difficult acrobatism. Juggling deeds,
sensational gymnastic exploits, bal
ancing wonders, summersaulting from
back to back. and whirlng continu-
ously in this feat until circle of
| separated horses is completed-these
and many more difficult and awe-in-
| spring achievements are shown with
| Ringling Brothers incompatible eX-
hibition.
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the American champions. Mike and
John Rooney; the Australian leaders.
the Hobsons and Frank Schadlc. Reno
McCree. at the head of the profession
in England; Rhoda and Nine. Royal
known all over the world for their ac-
comPlishments in cquestrianism;
young ana dashing May Davenport:
| Albert Crandcll, the irresistably fun
| ny clown rider; the Wallets, Al
| Thompson, Ida Miaco. Daisy St. Leon.
and scores of others equal in skill
are i'm this division of the enlarged
circus program. The tournament of
the gorgeous dramatic spectacle.
which the Ringing Brothers have or
gained for their progressive eXhibi-
| tions this year, namely, Jerusalem
and the Crusaders, the pastimes of
the 10th century are introduced. En-
citing contests of the period on horse
back are illustrated by adept swords
men and equestrians, and as a eli
max to this athletic feat, horse bal
let is presented. Three squadrons of
high stepping horses are ridden
through the difficult figures of the
graceful dance with the rhythmic act
ion of human experts. No stage ia
vorite could convey a keener regard
for time and picture than these
equine dancers, with their human
mounts bedecked with gorgeous fin
cry. The 61-horse act is another
speciality originating with Ringling
Brothers. The sensitive animals re
spond tc call of name. take position.
and at the word of command go
through evolutions that hold the at
tention with thrilling gaze and WON
derment
The new speciality, Jerusalem and
the Crusades. in its magnificent i'm
vesture and massive entirety. is the
grandest conception in the history
of circus achievement. The days of
knight errantry, when chivalry was
in flower, are pictured in fascinating
splendors. Gallant youth, lissom
maidenhood, heroic warrior. proud
athlete, religions enthusiast. devoted
matron. abiect servant. barbaric vol
uptuary. all the characteristic types
of the romantic 10th century. pass in
acting review i'm the blazing spectacle.
Twelve hundred characters are in the
great cast, and ballet of 800. and Il
chorus of 200 young voices are en-
ployed. The musical accompaniment
is furnished by the largest and only
portable pipe organ ever made, and a
band of so Instruments. The stage
is larger than the average circus
arena, and 1000 costumes of costliest
design and fabric are worn. The
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train. Never before was so much
money invested for eXhibitional pur-
poses, and this spirit of enterprise,
wisely directed, is just what makes
the Ringing Brothers worlds great
est shows twice the biggest and i'm
measurably the best in existence.
The wonderful Ringing Brothers
shows will exhibit in Rock Island,
Tuesday, July Z, and the magnificent
street pageant will leave the show