The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-27

The list Of shows, with this aggrega-
ton, is as follows:
Electric City.
Trained Wild Animal Show.
Princess FTorine.
Fat Peoples Convention.
Old Plantation Minstrel Show.
The Diving Girls.
Museum Of Wonders.
Ostrich Farm.
London Cake Walk.
Ferris Wheel.
Merry.go-Round.
All of these attractions are high
class and will compare favorably with
any now before the public. Especially
notable shows in the collection are
said to be the Diving Girls, the Lon
Convention. The first is a sensa-
tional production that has created
many favorable comments, while the
Fat Peoples Convention is a highly
entertaining attraction, operated In the
form OF an optical delusion. The Lon
don Cake Walk Is new ridinG de-
Vice, recently introduced into this
country from London, England, from
which place 1t takes its name.
."FLEAoLoGY."
The foregoing are not all Of the at
fractions to be presented at the fair.
| Among the remainder is the flea cir
Gus" To many this kind Of an attrac-
ton will appear Incredible. to say the
least. But the flea ciS us" is an ac-
tual reality. It is made up OF
"corps" Of actually performing fleas,
the same kind Of neas as are wont to
worry family dogs and sometimes hui
man beings.
They are made to dance, draw
small vehicles, kick footballs, and the
last act Of the flea circus is dance.
In which a number Of fleas are placed
ON a small white frame. The heas
are also in costume, being undoubted-
ly the smallest living creatures in CO.'S
tune.
The flea circus" that will appear at
the fair is the only one on this side
Of the Atlantic. This form Of amuse-
ment was originated in Europe, first
In Germany, when some learned
scientists learned that the tiny ami
mails could be taught tricks. 1t was
first taken up as scientific study and
later, the performances of the little
actors was turned to account as a
money making proposition and RICH,
successful has the venture been.
! SCENE OF ACTIVITY.
The fair grounds at Kupfrian's park.
present busy scene Al the opening
day Of the big show draws nearer.
Large forces Of workmen are busy In
completing the preparations for the
opening. Many of the exhibitors are
Installing their respective exhibits,
while the advance guard Of the amuse-
ment end of the fair, are on the
grounds, erecting tents and shelters.
All Of the exhibit pens for the live
stock exhibits have been erected and
the first shipments of live stock is ex.
pected to be received on the grounds
the first Of next week. .--
The office Of Mr.. Storrs in the
Blount building, which is also the
downtown headquarters for the fair,
presents also q scene of activity.
Showmen and others connected with
the fair constantly fill the Office and
the work Of winding up the prelimi.
nary details Is. constantly beins
pushed to completion.
Mr.. Storrs stated Wednesday that
by the opening day, all would be in
readiness. The mistake Of most en-.
terpr1ses OF this nature in not being
ready for the opening day, when i,
rolls around, will not be repeated in
the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
Those who contemplate visiting the
fair will therefore be assured OF all
the exhibits and amusements being in
place at the opening hour, when the
gates are thrown open to the public
for the first time.
! REPORTS FAVORABLE.
The reports Of the prospective at
tendance on the fair are constantly
Igrowing more and more favorable
From out Of the town and from prin
cipal nearby states, the crowds thai
will attend will reach into the thou
sands.
From railway Offices and othe,
sources, where such information is
usually procurable, that the attend
ance will In any instance measure w
to the most sanguine expectations O
the management.
1t will. therefore, behoove Pensa
cola. as the host of these hosts 0
visitors to do her best TO provide en-
tertainment for them, in the way o
lodgings. It may be necessary To-
the management to institute a hous;
to house canvass. or some such means
70 locate lodging accommodations TO
the overflow from the hotels, If sucl
, is the case
, At any rate, the crowds that viii
; surely be here during the fair periot
! VIII far exceed that that has at an,
, time heretofore visited Pensacola
mus, the management Of the fair an,
: public spirited citizens are putting
, forth every effort to accommodate
| the visitors in every way possible.
The house Is easy of access. yo
, say "Oh, yes. 1t is within a shor
, walking distance Of a point where
railroad Is expected to be built soon.
Louisville Courier-Journal.