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Show on . FAMOUS DWARF OF CIRCUS SHOWS DIES Ali iRCtANTOWN, W. Va.. June 11). "Major" Louis Davis, retired circus dwarf, died at his home in Granville, near here. Friday. ugd SI ears Fur more than 50 years "Major" Davie traveled with Barnum ftc Bailey, Ring- Jing Brothers and Sells-Kioto circuses as a side show attraction. He was 3U Inches in height About 10 years ago the "Major" retired re-tired from the sawdust arena A month ago "Major ' Davis made all preparations for his death. Se lectins; the attending physician and undertaker, he chose the place where he wished to be burled and picked out the clothing in which no desired to be laid .it rest, a beloved "swallow tun suit a rein from circus day He paid all funeral expenses in advance. ad-vance. Ten days ago he suffered a paralytic stroke resulting in his death |