The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Doq and Pony Show.

Three progressive and successful young business men, the Seibel Bros. of Water town. Wis. are new seekers after re- nown in the saw-dust arena, and from all reports they are reaping a harvest of good American dollars, presenting show with their dogs ponies and monkeys. some two hundred in number. The Seibel shows are coming to Birmingham and will spend three days in this city, mak- ing their initial bow before a local audi enee tomorrow afternoon. giving two per- formarces each day.
 The start and subsequent career of these young showmen show what brains and determination can accom- plsh in America, especially when cou- pied with that great necessity-naturally aptitude. The show business is an n- dustry in itself and good showmen. like great musicians. are born, not made. Competition, rivalry and opposition are the three great factors to contend with and watch closely. and the snowman with a clear foresight, cool head and good judgment. with d keen insight as to the wishes and demands of the public, is the one who clips coupons and keeps tab , on q fat bank account.
 When Seibel Bros. first went into the show business they had their troubles, and plenty of them. This was three years ago, and the fact that they have succeeded even beyond their own expecta- tions is somewhat puzzling to everybody in the business except to Seibel Bros. themselves They give the secret away, according to the press agent for the benefit of the public first and "old show men secondly" Seeing the need of new show, and feeling that perform ance consisting of entirely new features, something that would astonish interest and instruct everybody, and getting en- tirely away from the usual acts seen with the ordinary dog and pony show acts which have been seen since the dog and pony show was in its infancy they launched their enterprise, first se- curing the finest stock that money could buy, and in addition to entering the training barn themselves, engaging the services of the, foremost trainer and ringmaster in America.
 Backed by the qualities which go to make successful showmen. Seibel Bros. rallied forth with the result that after their first performance in city, each succeeded one has been attended by more people than the tent would hold. For years the dog and pony show has been a thing of chld's delight and something new in the four-footed, fun making line is by no means remlss. Sel- bel Bros are therefore welcomed with more than usual interest as something new in the amusement lines doesn nap pen any too frequently nowadays.
 Not alone is the ring performance "ton-notcher." by the animal actors giving are said to be marvels for beauty, intelligence and obedience. Among the ponies is little Snow Cloud the smallest full-grown thoroughbred shet- land pony in the world kokomo, said to be the nearest approach to man which the ape world has produced. Is the great est of the monkeys. and Scout the won derful tramp dog, takes the center or the stage as the bright particular star or the canine contingent. The street pa rade. which occurs at 10:3o o'clock tells it's own story in miniature.
 The tents will be located at Elsth avenue and Thirteenth street.