Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

Strange to say, the diamonds were never recovered
and the colonel was bound to make good the loss,
hence he values the white rat so highly.
The Old Plantation depicts the life in the sunny
south before the war and possesses many new novel;
ties in the way of negro comedy and melody. Old
Plantation draws wherever it goes, for there is some
thing about the way the colored lads and lassies sing
those old southern melodies which is sure to make a
man stop and listen.
mo Name, the Wonder" is a freak of nature and
has created no little sensation during his time on ex-
hibition. Without being repulsive or disgusting, as
many freaks go, No Name is such a peculiar specimen
of mankind that visitors often remain on his platform
for hours at a time attempting to solve the mystery
of his birth and condition.
The Snake Farm" includes some of the largest
members of the reptile kingdom in captivity, as well
as many rare and exclusive speciments seldom seen ON
public exhibition. A breeder of snakes shows how
they are actually raised and cared for at each per-
Torrance.
Howells glass palace shows a troupe Of expert
Venetian glass blowers and workers, blowing, spin
ming and weaving glass into useful and ornamental
objects Of interest. Beautiful souvenirs Of their
handiwork are given each visitor during the carnival.
California Frank has added to his congress Of nov
elites a string of genuine Rocky mountain bucking
donkeys. A cash prize is offered any visitor who is
able to remain seated on the back Of one of these far
west 'canaries" for a period Of five minutes.
The Red Mill has been the feature attraction at
many of the larger parks and watering places of
America during the last twelve months and comes to
Omaha complete in every detail, with its large force
Of mechanics, electricians and performers.
Real veterans Of the S-panish-American war ex-
hibit a collection Of Spanish-American war relics on
the Kings Highway. The collection is given the
prominent place it deserves on the ground and attracts
considerable attention from those not fortunate enough
to have been able to have gone to the front for their
country in the time of need, and also from those who
have smelled the smoke of battle.
Australian Dan claims he has a real wild girl, and
If there are any who doubt the truth of his assertion
all they have to do is to see for themselves.
The much-talked-about and long-Iooked-for flea
circus is at the carnival grounds in all its glory. AL
though 1t seems incredible that anyone would have the
patience to train a flea. that has been done, and
twenty-four trained heas daily go through their evolu-
been taught to go through military maneuvers. aero
baltic stunts and other seemingly impossible undertake
ings.
When Colonel Hall arrived in Omaha last Satur-
day and saw the plans for the fall festival he at once
made arrangements with the board of governors for
the privilege OF putting on a country circus. While
this circus is no big three-ring AFFAIR. IT is a real cir
Gus, with some Of the best bareback riders in the bust
ness. Doc Breed considers he made a hit when he
secured this added attraction.
Exhibitions are given daily in the Airdome
theater by John Lawrence Sullivan. once champion of
the world, and Jake Kilrain, who contested with John
L. for the mastery and lost. The Airdome has seats
for 1000 people, and as Sullivan has always been a
strong card. the management anticipate the capacity
will be taxed later in the carnival.