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Show The Greatest Show on Earth. (Portland Oreeonian.) Iurinsr the Omaha exposition Senator Chauncey Depew and S. R. Callaway, president of the American Locomotive company, were strolling about the Midway, Mid-way, taklnjc in the sijrhts, when they were invited Into a large hall to see the "greatest performance on earth." The hall filled up rapidly, and after-a wait of ten or fifteen- minutes the senator said to Mr. Callawav: "This must be a good show so many people are crowding in to see it." After some further waiting, during which the hall was jammed full, the- late Sterling Morton walked down the aisle, and. stopping to shake hands with the senator and Mr. Callaway, said: "What in thunder are vou fellows doing here? There is an old faker outside calling call-ing out 'Come in and see' the great and only Chauncey M. Depew! Only 10 cents to see the great and only Chauncey." " |