Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-18
FIGHTING THE FLAMES.
4 Most Startling Spectacular Fea-
ture With the Forepaugh ana
Sells Circus.

The great Adam Forepaugh ant
Sell Brothers circus may always D'
Idepended upon for the newest ah'
most sensational of circus novelties
This season they have introduced
spectacular feature which makes al
lpreyious arenic productions looB
tame and commonplace. 1t Is
stupendous and thrilling show call
ed Fighting the Flames. Impos'
ing buildings of a long city block
are shown in almost actual dimen-
sions, and the activities of trade and
complicated life in a bustling city
are vividly portrayed and absorbing
" fascinating. Sparkling lights OF
night, searching sounds of revelry,
stirring tradesmen, joyous saunter-
ers, blazing shop windows, unbridled
and noisy youngsters, serfy royster-
ers, drowsy policemen, mincing
dudes, alert cabmen, haunted un-
fortunates-all the types, sights and
sounds, gaieties and miseries of a
metropolis are depicted with mag
netic realism. The buildings and in
cidents are so true to life that one
forgets the mimic nature of the
scene. The organ peals of a nearby
church lift the heart naturally with
yearning expressible. The music Of
the theatre sounds alluring; the ra-
diant restaurant beckons bodily to
the leisurely wayfarer; the half
lighted hotel ticks the time for the
rest for many; the red and green
beacons of the drug store proclaim
welcome; barber shops are kept in
by late arrivals and rem
nant newsboys cry Extra" with
tired voices. The immense scope of
the circus space allotted to this
unique production, permits the eff.
fective presentation of these pano-
ramic details. There is comedy
a-plenty and contrasting episodes OF
The whole scheme of pic
tured life and engaging action is
admirably conceived and produces
an eXhilaration of interest new in
show experience. When the quieting
spell of deepening night has settled |
heavily over the city an alarm of fire |
luickens the sleeping stiffness into |
IN uproar of emotional excitement. |
me ominous clap of fire bells is |
heard, the clatter of racing horses
follows, lights fash, blanched faces
appear at hurriedly opened win
lows, curls of smoke appear at the |
'ornice ends of the loftiest build
ngs, an odor of burning wood per-
neates the air, shrill whistles open
heir heated throats, ribbons of
lanes unfurl, waver and disappear.
nen shout hoarsely, women cry out
n piercing despair, children horror
tricken jump or fall back confused
ND fainting into the abyss. dogs
ark maddeningly, while the angry
lement grows in fiercer display and
readful destruction. The courage |
us hremen unreal, couple and at
ach the hose in almost the turn Of |
hand, engines pun and sbiver
ealing ladders are hung upon the |
'indow sills and daring, sure foot |
d heroes begin the anxious work ~
arrying the imprisoned inmates to
ne ground. Many of the rescuas
re seemingly impossible. One ten
er slip OF girl is reached for bv
ne securer standing upon his toes
n the top rung of a ladder wbiIe
Veryone looks upward with white
aces and terrified eyes. AnotbarI
lth parched face and blazing gown
rops her baby many feet into tho
ihdiy embrace of a waiting life
aver Strong and willing hands
old big nets into which topn,e
esperate people, from babies to the
lost aged, II is wonderful exhi-
l'ion OF the awful dangers that he
u the city hremen called IN d,,,
nd the almost superhuman heriosm
displays in the face of appallirg
SKIS The ladders, engines, hose
'els' chemical extinguishers. I,fe
'vlng devices and every modern IN.
antion of tire-hghting are the per.
'etion OF scientific study and gem
Is The smoke, steam. fame. ana
.her pyrotechnic effects are vivid
ad thrilling limitations Of the nat
'ai elements produced by mecban-
al ana electrical apparatus which
e wonderful creations of this sc,on
nc age aud represents years Of ev.
'riment and a fortune In expenss
ne smoke is odorless, but tanenIa |
ID oiiIowy and the flames ara
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