San Francisco Call, Volume 80, Number 98, 6 September 1896 — AT THE CHUTES. [ARTICLE]

AT THE CHUTES.

The interest in the Chutes scenic railway, # hall of illusions, haunted swing, trolley and innumerable attractions at the Haight-street grounds is constantly on the increase and every week sees some new permanent attraction added. The performances in the casino are of a varied character and very entertaining, and include the Joshinato troupe of Japanese jugglers and acrobats, the Masons, horizontal bar performers, and Paul Korto, who though possessed of but one arm is a wonderful equilibrist. A great novelty is a one-mile bicycle race on the stage, giver* by two young ladies. By a peculiar mechanical contrivance the wheels are kept in full view of tne audience and the speed at which they go is accurately timed. As an especial attraction Antonio .Pirri from the Chutes at Milan will coast down the long slide into the water on a safety bicycle this afternoon at 4:30, and he will repeat the feat every evening during the week.