The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
MANY GOOD SHOWS AT THE CARNIVAL Mundy Amusement Co. Makes
 Favorable Impression MANY THRILLING ACTS Diavolo Loops the Loop Successfully and MarveIIo Dives From Dizzy
 Height Into Tank of Water.
 Animals an Attraction.
MANY THRILLING ACTS

The Orphans Home carnival in Bir- mingham was inaugurated last night by l the Mundy Amusement company and the crowds that visited the various amuse- ment tents were well pleased with the at- tratetions offered. It may be truthfully said that all the features of the Mundy company are excellent. There Is a notice able absence of those shows of an ob- jectionable character which have become almost part and parcel of street fairs and carnival companies. The most 1 squeenlsh person could make no adverse comment.
 While the crowd last night was not as large as it will be later in the week when l all the attractions will be running smoothly and the public Is convinced of the excellent attractions of the carnival. there was a very satisfactory attendance. Everything was In full blaset with the 1 exception of the roller coaster, which was scarcely missed in the multitude of other attractions to be seen. Perhaps the most thrilling feature of the show and one that appeals to the crowd by its daring is the loop-the-loop feat of Dia- volo. The trick is all over in a few sec onds but from the moment when tho rider begins his flying trip down the incline to the time he Is lifted from his wheel no one cares to breathe.
 There are other fine numbers on the programme given in the hippodrome, in- cluding the Millman trio, who perform several good tricks on a tight wire, the Mangene family, clever acrobats and tum- blers, the Francelias, whose exhibition of strength won rounds of applause, and the Muncle Zouaves, who carry out their spectacular drill with the precision of clockwork. This feature is unique and one of the best now before the public After the drill is finished the Zouaves make sensational exit by sealing a ffteen-foot wall.
 Animal Show an Attraction.
 Next to the hippodrome the animal show was the greatest attraction to vis- itors. The performance here was all that has been advertised and was at times de- cidedly thrilling. Tho Mundy company carries A number of fine lions that figure prominently in the performance. The exhibition of trained animals is given within an enclosure of iron bars. so that there Is no danger of them getting out and eating up the people. The trainer, Captain Ricardo, has remarkable control over his fierce pets When he enters the cage of Mckinley" the man-eater, and makes the huge brute cover before him. the audience becomes decidedly enthusi- astic.
 The high dive is another attraction that deserves special praise. This act Is also free and is well worth a trip to the carnival. The dive is made by Marvello from a height of 150 feet into a narrow tank of water five feet deep and Is a thriller" of the most pronounced type.
 In addition to the shows already men, tioned there are a number of lesser at traction that are all good in their way The serpentine dancers give most pleas ing and artistic performance, while the mystic maze Is puzzling enough to suit the most exacting. There there Is the Ferris wheel, Hllarity hall, the glass blowers, Creation and several other good shows. The roller coaster will be running today and the show people will be in much better shape to entertain the crowds.
 No Objectionable Features.
 The absence of all those objectionable features that have heretofore brought discredit on street carnivals was most favorably remarked. There Is only one freak, Loretta" and she Is not repul- sive. there Is no confetti, no rubber balls, l cha a person pays one price to get in and l two prices to get out.
 Today will be childrens day at the carnival, so large crowd of little folks are expected to attend. They will be ad- mitted free and will also be given A free ticket to see Diavolo loop the loop on his bicycle. Tickets to the hippodrome, where the loop the lop act takes place will be furnished the children in the animal show, so that they will be able to take in two of the best attractions offered by the carnival.'
 If the Judgment of those who went last night has any weight an immense crowd will turn out this afternoon and tonight to see the carnival. All who went last night were delighted with everything they saw and were not at all backward In say ing so. The Mundy shows are undoubted- ly among the best of their class now be- fore the public. The unusuaI number of high priced performers employed Is sell dom met with in traveling carnival com panies.
 Diavolo loops the lop twice each day, during the afternoon and evening perfor- mances in the hippodrome. Those who are addicted to "thrillers' should be cer- tain not to miss this feature and the high dive which is also made twice daily. NEGf.O GIRL MURDERED