The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-26
THAT AUTO SHOW.
DampnesS Does Not Prevent
Big Night Crowds.
Announcements Are Made Con-
corning "SOciety Night"

The Topeka Auto show is still draw
ing good crowds notwithstanding the
adverse weather conditions. The at
tendance Tuesday night was all that
could be expected considering the
threatening aspect of the elements
and that was large.
There 10 by no means a jam after
moons, but the people for the most part
are not there solely for the mere sake
of pleasure. Indications that in
the near future there will be notice
able increase in the number of automo-
biles on the streets of Topeka. Dealers
state that they have closed or practi-
cally closed numerous sales with local
wouuld-be motorists. And there are
many persons from out of town who are
making deals whereby motor cars will
be shipped to their respective homes.
The management is well pleased with
the show from a business standpoint.
The people are taking great interest
in the cars said j. R. CoWdrey, chair
man of the entertainment committee OF
the Topeka Motor Car Dealers associa-
ton, the organization that is respon-
sible for the show. 1--WE have had
many prospective buyers and some
sales have already been closed by the
dealers who have cars on exhibit.
Out of Town Attendance.
AS was anticipated the attendance
from out of the city is noteworthy.
However, many motorists who had
planned to come to Topeka in their
automobiles have been kept away on
account of the adverse condition OF
the roads.
Several firms at the show are dis
pIaving IT, ..innards'' of the cars in
opera ton, and these exhibits are at
tracing particular attention. The skel-
zetan ef~one make of motor car is also
on display and fhat is causing the peo-4
%talxn
A collection of the various articles
that cause punctures has been put on.
display by the Topeka Tire and Vul-
canizing company. These tire destroy
ers have actually been taken from
tires that have been punctured. 1t is
a motley collection. included are ar
ticles ranging from horseshoes to
pieces of glass.
What perhaps will praVe the biggest
event of the show will be society
night'-Thursday. Full dress will be
the popular thing, although it will not
lance will be raised slightly for the
occasion, and an effort will be made
to give more Glass to the entire
show. sy --.-a
Flowers for the Ladies.
Cut flowers will be provided for the
ladies, and there will be special at
tendants to see that their every want
gotten. There will be extra attend
ants in the smoking room that has
been especially provided for the auto
show. -.
The ladies of the Episcopal guild will
serve dainty refreshments and they
will maintain a check stand.
The vaudeville entertainment con-
tinued to draw forth applause. the
show on the whole is an exceptionally
good one without stretching the facts
in the least.
does the daring head glide down a
tight wire from the Halcony to the
stage. halls from Norway. He inner
it's the ability to do clever stunts Ior
the family from which he comes are
athIetically inclined While his fatneF
is not professional he is a good atm
Iete. and many of his relatives make
a business of entertaining the people
by their feats.
..Herr Won Ritter's'' Story
ssIt took years to learn to do 1t, salo
Herr Won Ritter in speaking OF MS
famous glide Il started in by prac-
ticing head balancing on the hoor.
Then when I mastered that accom-
pIishment began to try balancing
myself on a wire. Later the Thought
struck me that it might be possible TO
glide on ones head. so I experimental
with a wire stretched close TO the
\
me in place at the start and prevent
me from falling in my 1rst attempts.
Have 7 ever had serious accl-
dent?
well, one time the wire snapped
when I had negotiated two-thirds OF
the distance down the wire | went
crashing into the furniture of an or
chestra pit. I broke up consldera Die
furniture, and was severely bruised my
self but L got off without any serious
INJURIES
Herr Won Ritter used a heavy head
gear of leather with a groove IN the
center through which the wire slips on
| the downward journey. The gear Is
padded for the protection of the head
Herr Won Ritter has given perform
ances in the London Hippodrome, the
I New York Hippodrome, in Europe, and
he made tour of South America.
The singing of the All-Star Trio is q
| part pleasing of the performance This
| suggestion might be offered, however
| that the orchestra not play at all al
| this point in the program in order thai
| the audience might enjoy the harmony
| and information of the voices Why
| place good singers in competition witt
| horns flute and two drums, especiai-
" auartette singers2
The vaudeville shows start at $50