The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-07-25
The Big Circus.

The Great Adam Forepaugh and
Sells Brothers Circus as enlarged and
perfected for the present season in.
comparatively separates IL from all
other shows II is IN very truth the
greatest assembage Of circus artists
ever seen in a single performance be-
fore, and the sensational features are
more startling than ever ones imagi-
nation is able to picture. Every civ.
ilized part OF the world has been
searched for arenic novelties by this
Unsuitable firm. with more money
at command. measureless ambition
and tile encouragement Of supreme
success the result Of this exploration
Of tue worlds civilized area is a
marvellous exhibition which mOcks at
rivalry. One feature alone, called
"SalyO's Trip to the Moon" is the
most daring and dreadful feat ever
achieved by mortal man, and is the
most expensive attraction ever offered
in circus program. IT makes the
familiar loop the loop, gap the gap,
and kindred deeds over which much
ado has been made look like child.
hood sensations. A narrow plane as
steep as the sheer walls of Niagara
starts from the highest point Of the
stupendous tent, and when almost in
touch with the ground upturns sharp
ly and shoots the rider into space like
a meteor, pointing skyward. When
midway In its desperate flight Salvo
with arms outstreiched covers the
abyss which separates the reckless
rider from crescent shaped moon
hung high in the air and close to the
apex OF the tent. 1t is a terrible leap
such as pinches the heart to witness
aud haunts the memory long after.
The preclpitous roadway down which
the fearless performer plunges makes
the heart stop beating with its awful
suggestion OF tragedy; but when the
track ends It's narrow turning and the
pale, tensely drawn youth shoots into
op",o i'NC uiic Ddll iIOlll OdnUOil, Will
nothing between him and dire death
but the powerful energy and faith that
lifts his wiry body to reach OF the
swaying moon, the pulse of lite is
stilled for moment and the sigh of
relief that follows invountarily from
the terrified crowds can be heard far
away. There Is no guiding line for
the meteoric wheel to follow in It's
lightning dash down the steep incline,
nor any hidden artitice in the machine
TO lessen the appalling danger which
points to death when the broken track
is left. The upward flight OF Salvo is
the most defiant, dreadful and dare
devil challenge to the laws of gravita-
tion and destiny that was ever con-
ceived by mortal man, The slightest
faltering OF nerve or vision in the
stolcal athlete, or the deviation of a
hairs breadth from the mathematical
law that governs and makes possible
this almost superhuman feat would
compel appalling tragedy. II seems
incredible that human Icing warm
and vigorous with life of youth should
Haunt his finger in the face of natural
laws with such Dlanching disregard of
feeling and consequences. Many SEN
sational acts have been brought to
this country from Europe, and they
have been referred to as eight day
wonders, but this deed Of Salvo rid
ing To the moon for traits OF daring,
skill, nerve d.wonderIul self control
is as far superior, exceptional and
fascinating as day differs from night
in light, and.gold from mud in worth.
This performance is the most sensa.
tional, startling and expensive ever
imported TO America.