Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 187, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1918 — SPARK’S CIRCUS HAS WONDERFUL TROUPE OF JAPS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SPARK’S CIRCUS HAS WONDERFUL TROUPE OF JAPS

There are some clever Jananese performers here today with the Sparks shows that practically furnished all 'of the thrillers of the long and varied program. Five of them appeared in the rings and on the stage at various times and every feat they accomplished was away from the ordinary and of the spectacular class. Si Kitclais, the boss of the tsoupe, smoked a cigarette and ate a meal while balanced up-side-down on a, swaying trapeze. Tokio, slid down a long rope frontward and backward from the top of the tent and held the audience breathless till he reached the ground in safety. Kio Naywba, walked up a flight of steps while 'balanced on his head and Satsuma, up-side-down atop a long pole balanced on another Jap’s

shoulder performed dancing stunts. It was a great act. The circus makes its third visit here today and was greeted by a larger crowd than on its former visits. It was in Indiana Harbor yesterday and did not arrive and unload here until about 9 o’clock". This made a late parade and it was afternoon when it appeared. It was very evident that the show has been materially enlarged for the parade was a genuine surprise and made more show than anticipated. Sparks show again maintained its reputation as being absolutely free from objectionable features and more firmly than ever established itself as a local favorite. The night performance should be seen by another large audience.