The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06

eight pounds. King Jumbo is said to
be over 500 years old. and was cap
tured by Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis, the
owners OF the show In South Africa.
The Did Plantation is a negro min
strel show. as it's name indicates.
Coon songs and clog dancing are fea-
lures of the entertainment. The us
ual minstrel gags" are worked off for
the amusement of the crowd.
BY a series of moving pictures,
robbery of the California express by
bandits is shown, including the shoot
ing Of one of the passengers. The
pursuit by the sheriff and the death
Of the bandits is shown. Previous to
this feature there is moving picture
story of strike and the arrest and
freedom Of woman who defended her
husband.
Wonderful Asia is dancing
attraction, with three girls to
take part. The muscle dance is
given by each of the girls,
provoking applause from the
spectators. The attraction is well
patronized by the men.
"Chequita," the smallest horse in the
world, is one of the instructive fea-
utres of the Pike. Large crowds take
advantage of the small admission
charged to see one Of the wonders of
the show. The little animal can be
held I'm one hand by the manager, and
is a playful, loving dumb brute.
A labryinth of passages, through
which the wind howls dolefully and
darkness reigns supreme, is the occa-
sion of much merriment to those who
go through the cave. Large parties
of sightseers going through together
get much fun out OF the trip.
One of the instructive shows OF the
Pike is "A Day In The Alps" A.
miniature town, with real houses and
a bridge, set In the deflles OF the Alps,
followed by full day, with people pass
ing over the bridge, and on the streets.
A storm comes on, followed by sunset
and the Alpine glow. This attrac-
ton was at the Worlds Fair at Chi
cago, the Atlanta Exposition and the
Tennessee Centennial.
The Dog and Pony show has proven
most amusing to the little folks, and
to the older people as we'll The ami
mails are well trained and do a num-
Der Of pleasing feats. The efforts OF
members Of the crowd 10 ride a small
horse generally results in their get
ting thrown into the arena, amid the
laughter Of the spectators.
Pink Domino is a vitagraph story of
three men who went wrong. The story
Is founded on real life, the three men
supposed TO be represented being at
present IN the Minnesota penitentiary
for bank robbery. The loss Of money
through speculation is pictured, and
the determination TO loot @ bank. They
are caught In the act and sent to
prison. The Holy City is shown pre-
limlnary 10 Pink Domino.
Perhaps the most artistic show on the
Pike Is the skirt dancing Of Aimee.
BY means Of two calcium lights with
prismatic colors vari-colored tints are
thrown on the extravagant costume Of
Aimee as she dances and weaves the
ample folds Of her gown into all kinds
OF fantastic shapes. There Is nothing
I'm the exhibition 10 offend the most
fastidious and women and children
form the larger part OF the visiting
crowd.
The razzle dazzle Is an attraction for
children, the peculiar motions OF the
circular seats giving the effect OF rid
ing the waves.
7 The merry-go-round does large
business near the entrance, while at
the farther end Is the miniature rail-
way. Along the middle Of the Pike
are various concessions for the sale
OF different articles and for the usual
rinE-Dltohing and ball-throwing con-
tests.