Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 240, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 October 1910 — The Best Ever Seen. [ARTICLE]

The Best Ever Seen.

Great Chief, the small, is the name of the tiniest elephant in all the world. Chief is not a baby but a full grown specimen, 27 years old and scarcely as tall as the ordinary pony. Chief was imported from Irfdia as a special feature of Downie’s World’s Best dog and pony shows, which will exhibit under canvas in this city Saturday, Oct. 15. Chief like all other animals In Downie’s show, has received a good education, in fact, he is said to be the best trained elephant in the world. Chief is very fond of childrep and all the little folks will have an opportunity to get thoroughly acquainted with him at the dog and ponies’ reception which is held at the conclusion of each performance. The prices of admission are, children 15cts., and adults 25 cts.