The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-30

The morning did not open as clear as
was desirable on Old Home Weeks
Municipal Day, but nevertheless 1t was
really quite at satisfactory. for today Is
primarily an indoor day. 80 to speak.
and the light clouds. breaking the pene-
trating rays OF the sun, made II possible
TO inspect the various buildings with
great comfort .fttt
The state capitol. the city hall and
courthouse were all formally open for
inspection from 3 a. m. until o'clock
this afternoon. In addition TO these build
ings the Rhode Island state normal
school kept open doors, did the va
rious large manufacturing establish
ments, though In order to visit these
latter cards for admission had to be OBJ
tained from the Old Home Week COM
mittee.
BALL GAME POSTPONED.
At 3 o'clock today the Doctors and
Lawyers were going to offer amusement
by competing in the national game at
Melrose Park. but IL was found that a
league game was TO be played there, so
the local doctors and lawyers have post
poned their game until Thursday.
AT THE SHORE RESORTS.
Beside the entertainment offered In the
city today the shore resorts made a point
OF having special attractions and clam
bakes. Fields Point was forced to Its
utmost to provide for the visitors Rocky
Point came in for a great big share OF
patronage, the boats and cars running
crowded The same was true Of Vanity
Fair Boyden Heights and Crescent Park.
The days round Of pleasures will be
brought to an end today. as they were
yesterday. by band concerts at O'Clock
on Exchange place and at bger Williams
park.
AT THE CAPITOL.
From the opening OF the doors OF the
state capitol at o'clock this morning
until they were closed late this afternoon,
people focked to inspect Rhode Islands
marble palace.
SEARCHED FOR GOVERNOR IN VAIN
Gov Higgins was sought for In vain by
the visitors at the capitol. for the chief
executive Of the state is away on his va
cation In the wilds OF New Hampshire.
this disappointment. the
visitors we're gwen very pleasant time
at the capitol, being met at the main en-
trance by guides, who led them through
out the building. explaining the points
of interest. The large painting OF Wash
ington, by Stuart, which hangs In the
state reception room, called for gooi
deal OF attention. as did also the eques-
trian picture of War Governor Sprague.
painted by Brewer. The legislative halls
called forth much admiration for tho
beauty OF their appointments and decora-
tons.
Many returning Rhode Islanders found
the view from capitol steps 10 be OF great
interest, for IL gave them a good chance
to sSet full view of the city and to note
the changes which have taken place In
the last quarter century.
From the state house many went direct
ly TO visit the State Normal school, which
was open but not prepared. as was the
state house. for inspection, no guides or
attendants being on hand. Still there
were many at the school all day, but par
ticularly during the afternoon.
AT THE CITY HALL.
As much interest was shown In hooking
over the city hall as was evidenced at
the state house. and from early forenoon
until late afternoon guests were going In
and coming out OF the home q the muni-
cipal government. Many an old Providence
man found Interest In looking again az
the paintings of former mayors, which
cover the walls OF the reception room on
the first floor. The mayor found evidence
Of his popularity today. for soon after Q
o'clock callers began TO arrive. and II was
not long before they were coming In large
numbers. Nevertheless Mayor Mccarthy
had welcome" as large as the city's
and all were made 10 feel at home.
WOULD NOT COOPERATE.
Dr. Rogers has reported 10 Chairman
Gammons OF the sports committee that he
has failed 10 receive the proper co-opera-
tion, as TO illumination on Thursday night.
OF some OF the residents along the bay.
and his letter Is as follows:
1T was the original intention OF the
committee on aquatic sports to illuminate
the entire river front from Bullock's Point