New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13
RHODE ISLAND STATE FAIR.
PROMISING AN EXCELLENT AND VARIED Elk.
HIBITION.

HIBITIoN
Providence. r. l., Sept. IL (Speciall.-The Newport
election resulted in the choice Of Colonel Samuel b.
Honey Dem.) Mayor. By about $50 majority. Ihls
success after many reverses has elated the Demo-
Gratis at this end the State and they Jump to the con-
clusiOn that a similar result will occur in this city In
November. But when it comes to be generally under
stood that the Democrats succeeded in Newport on
purely local political issue. 1t VIII be more ot
6cult for the Providence Democrats TO figure out
similar result. The Democrats OF Newport ooK up
the taking war cry Of lower water rates and the
election of Colonel Honey far defeat for the
Newport Water Company than it was victory for hs
Democratic party In Providence the Democrats havs
no such ISSUE They may try TO make an issue out On
opposition to granting franchises to the gas electric
lighting telephone and hOrse-car companies; out uI"
is not matter touching the pockets of the taxpayers
The McNally men have control of the caucus ma
chinery, and McNally have the nomination LOT
Mayor IL he will take it, The Irish faction OF the
Democratic party constituting vesixths OF It's vouns
force declare that no Democrat shall be eieo'ee
Mayor until James McNally has had term In the occ.
Mayor Charles Sydney smith invited the members OF
the city government and few OF bis personal ehuS'
in all about 100 persons. to dine with MIN al ue
Pomham Club grounds on Thursday afternoon II "''
the most perfect September day conceivable ana INC
dinner and the social part Of the afalr were oouh
delightful There was nothing political in the gaticr
ing as it contained men OF all shaueS Oh ponu'S'
opinion who united in the opinion thit 'iaSV1
Smith is an honest man, gentleman OF eharnms
personality, and worthy representative VI '"e '''
interests. , ., q,
Tho state Fair will be held on September 81, ~
% "a and D. There are more than 5000 entries
and everything promises most successful ialr ~"
on,1s show that the exhibition will be strong in every
mart The horse show will be the best ever seen az
Narragansett Park. Not only IS the eXhDluoh oi
hooded horses to be exceptional but great attention
4fto fpat
s6 600 is offered in prizes At this fair horseraeins
l. separated from its usual gambling Accompaniment
and no pooselIing Is allowed on the grounds-oF IN te
state for that matter. The industrial part Oh u'e
exhibition gains with each year, and machinery nan
is one Of the things of the future, so secretary
Collins declares. The society Is making preparations
for an attendance during the week OF 10000 people,
and is pretty to get ii, the state Fair Is Inc
greatest amusement this year In Providence
The mass meeting OF the Republican League at Music
Hal on the night OF september % Is sure 10 DC wen
attended as John NJ LangSton. VINO is to be the leading
speaker, Is Il drawing card in this state -. 9Th.
| Journal has returned from Europe in fairly gooa
health and is occupying his time in writing reviews
~ Josiah t. Bowditch, formerly Commissioner OF In.
dustral statistics, now the Editor Of &C. The hhoo'
One Of the most delightful excursions OF this seasoa,
of excursions was that OF me ProNinen.e eSeSt
United Workmen Friday t. Sakoaett FONT lhey Nes
ON the steamer Wave, and feature Of the sail va
The fact that the boat made the circuit OF the sanS "a
Rhode Island, and not person suffered HON 'i Nv
mer ~, - 80, TIA
Navoraity nomination Is that of The present ING
bent MAYOR smith, He will be the unanimous choles
| OF The convention, unless the temper Of the parS
| changes greatly IN the next six
| The nearby shore resorts have all closed up alter
| successful season. Oakland Beach has not been rs
! successful tho Others, owing To the iact tH' "'
steamboats, run there ,.,..,
! The jewelry business has had Que Of IS periodical
| speTs OF being remarkably dull. There are evidences
az nm awakening. however and the next four months
viii be busy In nearly all the 200 factories Vi
Providence -. ,
| Local anglers are bewaillng the fact that soup
have failed TO come up the river this year. Ld''
year the river was full Of them.