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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 10, 1898)
Ymm- ''gPffipfgS'3?? gt-fl-- a tHfe COtJRIEk . , -- 4h ' n A 1 31 HAGENBACKS SHOW. The world's fair was the means of bringing' to i.is country from Ger many an exhibition of trained wild animals of the most ferocious species, the equal of wihicli Jiad never before been seen. Immense as was Ilerr Hag enbeck's aggregation that season, still greater by far is Hagenbeck's Trained Wild Animal Show now at the Omaha exposition. The magnitude and popu larity which confound all and, in- the representation at the daily perform ances, amazes and attracts the larg est audiences of any show in numbers of daily attendance on the grounds. Hagenbeck's is without doubt the finest and most valuable collection of wild animals in captivity in America. It was regarded as of so great import ance as an educational feature toward increasing the interest oi the children in the study of natural history and wild animals which inhabit the Afri can jungles ami other remote parts of the globe, that the managers of the exposition erected a $23,000 building as a special inducement for the pro prietors to visit Omaha. Ilagenbeck's show contains over 300 animals, every portion of the globe 'having been searched regardless of outlay in or der to bring to the Omaha exposition the finest specimens and the greatest animal actors of every kind procura ble. A strong element of popularity at Jlagenbeck's is the lion display. So many and such noble specimens were never before gathered together under one roof in the United States at any one time. The numberless baby lions which are handled like kittens, are the delight of the little folks. One of the grandest specimens of the kings of the animal dominion, is "Wallace," the mighty untaimed monarch of the forest. He is the largest, the tallest and the finest formed animal of the lion tribe ever seen in captivity. Mr. Frank C. Bostock, Jus present owner, having refused an offer of $10,000 for him from the London zoo. But one man living today dares risk Jus life in the steel armored cage with this ferocious and' powerful animal. "Wal lance's" escapades on the five conti nents have made his name a house hold word, nis -terribly treacherous nature and bloodthirsty disposition, have never been equalled by any caged beast. Four renowned animal trainers were killed while endeavoring to con quer him, and over a score of attaches more or less badly maimed, nis es cape in New York as still fresh in mind. For over sixty consecutive hours he paralyzed the two millions of people in that cuy and only after being tortured shot and almost killed he was finally driven into a trap cage ano secured. Only the famous and in trepid Tndian lion .hunter. Lronco Bo cacio, has the courage and nerve to enter his cage. To Bocacio, the re cipient of more valuable trophies for deeds of daring than all the other an imal trainers in the world, the hero of a hnudred battles dn the caged arena, rewarded with the highest dec orations and medals bv the crowned heads of Europe, "Wallace" the migh ty monarch of the forest, yields-submission at all times, but to no other living being on this earth has this proud1 undaunted sprit obeyed the command. A more daring feat was never before performed in the caged arena than Bocacio compels "Wallace" to do in a blaze of fire, and din' of noise, causing the enraged animal to seek to tear apart the heavy steel bars which guard his escape. It is a sqene replete with color and anima tion, a veritable battle between migh ty brute, and human force in whicfli Bocacio, the cool and daring trainer, is the conquerer, and the powerful savage brute forced to yield an a. paroxysm of rage. The remarkable exhibition by Heir Heinrich Hasseno, and his famous royal wrestling lion, Prince, is a revelation of animal training, and has bevrt prrewuicd by special command of many of the royal courts of Eu rope. Colonel Frederick Woods and his zo ological kindergarten comprises a ver itable school of animal actors, intro ducing Borneo, the dude bear, Johnny, the clown bear, the drollest of all bears and prince of fuuniakers forthe children. Madame Gertrude Charlotte Pianki, known the world over as the "Lady of Lions," is the handsomest woman in her peculiar profession. One of the great sensations at Hag enbeck's is Caesar, the equestrian lion, king of riders, whose feats have astonished all beholders. He is intro duced with the beautiful boar hound, Marco, byHans Gilbert. Next to the clown bear, "Johnny," in point of fun making for the chil dren, is "Jolly," the reason-endowed elephant. There are over thirty baby lions on exhibition and they are quite a curi-osty. MtH IOMlHHltlMMIIMMIMMHMIMIMMHIHMIHIIIMMMMMM I Up Go the Goods Captain Cliarles E. Clarke, the heroic csiinnuinder of the -famous battle ship Oreg'on, who is spending his sick leave with a brother in St. Joseph. Mich., is a most genTal sort of a man. A eorre last week at the residence of his broth, Jiloyd Clark, just across the liter from the town of St. Joseph and immediately in the rear of the United States life-saving station. Lloyd Clarke's quaint little two-story house, surrounded by a green hiwn. dotted with shrubbery and flowers, makes a cliarm:n!g oasis in the long waste of desert sand that forms one of the msst perfect bathing beaches along- the shores of old lake Michigan. I found Mm on the porch playing with his brother's pug dog, one of his favorite pastimes, he told me. As he talks the captain's pale face is constantly soft ened by the most pleasant of smiles that light up his handsome features. He is reputed to have reached the age of sixty or thereabouts, but li2 Icfoks more like a man of forty-five or forty eight years at the most. The sun wrinkles extending from lihe lower corner of tlte eyes up nearly across the temple add to an already pleasanit face a suggestion of sonstant humor. He is about 5 feet y2 inches in height, weighing in the neighborhood of ISO pounds, was dres&ed in a cut-away suit of dark cheviot, with a standing collar and a little string tie, made into a bow of careless style. His shoes were of a soft leather resembling kul. He said that he takes frequent trips in his brother's little launch. ,ail is quite fond of handling the. tiller ol thait tlny craftand exploring the various crooks and turns in the beautiful St. Joseph river. Captain Clarke refuses all invi tations to receptions- and banquets that he is invited. He mush prefers the quiet and seclusion of his broth er's house and his restful rambles and rides in the launch to the handshaking- of the hero-WTorshipping public. Down go the prices. If you have-been waiting for nargaius in Skirt." ami Silk Waists, now is the time to buy. Next Saturday, one day only, we will sell Mohair Skirts, plain and brocaded, regular prices $3.50, $4.00 and $3.50, for $4.1.1, -$3a j and $-.73; Plain Satin Skirts, regular $8.00, $G.00 and $5.00 values for $0.00, $4.50 and $4.00: AH Wool Serge Skirts worth $3.50 go at $',.T5; Brocaded Satin Skirts, regular $1L.50, $10, $7.50 and $0.00 values, go at $!).3S. $7.50, $5.03 ami $4.50; Silk and Wool Skirts (taffeta lined), reg ular price $1.00, go in this sale for only $7.50. 'All new goods. Saturday only. Fancy Pin id Taffeta Silk Waists, iormer price $S.0O, $7.00 and $0.00, go at $0.00, $5.23 and $1.30; Black ami White Plaid Taffeta Silk Waist?, regular $7.00 mine, for $5.23 tn this sale; Plain Taffeta Silk Waists, regular $0.00 rallies, go at $4.30. All new goods and latest styles. Sale lasts only one day. AH our stock of summer Shirt Waists, includ ing Piques, Percales and Madras, sold during the season from 75c to $2.00 each, go ire this one day's sale at 23c each", your choice. We hare decided not to carry these goods over and make this offer to close them out. W. H. Lacey & Son, 1217 O Street. t imp i. -in I ii 1 1 ' " i "niiinr inn TWO SIDES OF E CHASE. Where shone the sun he dazed awhile, But presently an errant fly Wlio sought the moments to beguile Came Confidently buzzing by, He buzzed with glee And paused to see What share of comfort there might be. A merry quest he straight began. "Confound, a fly!" exclaimed the man. And then. a rush of waiting arms To swift retreat his ardor stirred; But in the midst of wire alarms Remonstrance faint but fierce was heard, ' 'Tis surely fate This polished pate Was .meant for me when I would skate, Yet nature's right he would deny! Confound a man!! exclaimed the fly. Washington Evening Star. The old saying," When in peace pre pare for war," is illustrated .by the fact that although the war with Spain is over the Navy Department will open bids for the construction, of a dozen torpedo-boats and of sixteen "destroy ers" of the most improved order. The torpedo boats wiU be what might be termed the Porter improved. They will cot about $175,000, and will have a speed of at Icat twenty-six knots an S -rT ?5xm& ' rr Bright woman (over the telephone): "Is that you, Mrs. Uppish? I'm going to have some people over tomorrow evening." Mrs. Uppish: "Who are von going to have?" Bright woman: "Oh, every body even vou." Subscribe for Tiie Courier 61 a car Amsterdam The state coash in which Queen WBhemina rode is a birthday gift from the queen regent. It is richly embellished with royal crowns in relief. Its panels are ivory, the body tbeircg supported on salmon eolcred springs of monocco. Tlis citsh ins are of white silk, bordered with gold. Instead of the box seat there is a reproduction of Caitovas ' Three Graces," the richly glided central fig ure carrying a royal diadem and the other bearing wreaths of oak leaves. At the back of the carriage is a cor nucopia with flowers and frit, with another group of gilt, figures carry ing bunches of lilacs. The wheels and lamps are gilded. There is also a ccat-of-arms of tlse House of Orange. OIK L.T.r TO-PHX. WAIT hour. The torpedo-boat destroyers are exceptionally fine boats; they may really be said to be the Span "de stroyers" bettered. They will cosi about $295,000. JJ. G. Skerrett, wlw gives the details of the plans isi Har per's Weekly for August 27, thinks that competition will be lively, and that every shipyard on- both coast is apt to take an active part. Mm-puvi Cure Constipation Dyspepsia, Bilioussess, Nervous Ilia and Pill Hibit Action not followed by ccs tivenees. Doubt it? Try it. Sample ae. Druggists. 25, or address ANTI PILL CO., Lincoln, Nebr. K