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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
AT VANITY FAIR.

The enterprising management OF Vanity
Fair have added new attraction to
Fighting the Flames which Is said 10 be
one OF the most thrilling and exciting
ever offered TO the public at any fire at
traction in America. While the fames
are at their height, the fire horses dash
through the midst OF the devouring ele-
ment and appear to be engulfed In the
flames.
Those who have seen this spectacle say
Il is one never 20 be forgotten. IL was
specially planned for Vanity Fair by Mr.,
c. II. Hagan, who has been prominently
ldentifed with some OF the greatest FIRE
shows in America for the past quarter OF
a century. Sunday the labor unions Will
have their official outing at Vanity Fair,
which was postponed from Labor day,
and monster attendance II promised. VAN
Ity Fair was built by union labor and all
work men employed on the grounds are
strictly union men.
The labor celebration at Vanity Fair
will be fittingly commemorated In the
evening by fireworks and a grand electri-
cal illumination.
The whlrl OF pleasure II about TO close
for the season. Vanity Fair. the resort
which has contributed to the enjoyment oi
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
EMPIRE THEATRE

The Ninety and Nine" rural comedy
drama OF more than usual merit, will be
presented at the Empire theatre next
week, commencing Monday matinee. by a
selected company OF players headed by
the well-known emotional actress Miss
Bayonne Whipple, who will again assume
the role of Ruth Blake, while William r.
Marble. Jr., will be seen as Tom Single
ton. Irrespective Of the fact that II has
appeared here on two previous occasions,
the story OF the piece, which is by Ram
sey Morris, is OF interest to the local
playgoers. II is founded on the title OF
Ira d. Sankey's famous hymn and depicts.
with true realism, the struggles OF a lost
sheep.
The hero of the plot, Tom Singleton.
who falsely accused, resorts to drink and
is lost to society and family by debauch-
cry. Is rescued by woman OF exalted
character, actuated by the sublime of all
human mouves-iove, and the trend of the
story shows the outcast wandering mid
the bleak hills of social ostracism, and his
redemption and restoration to useful
citizen by the faithful woman whose heart
struggle holds forth story of human in
terest. The production Is magnfcently
staged and the realistic engine scene was
one Of the hits of the piece in its former
visits.
There Is no nattery so fiattering to the
modern playwrights as that evinced when
the audience becomes Interested enough to
inquire where the characters were secured
and IL they were taken from real life.
and the fact that they ask the question
shows with what fidelity the author has
builded his play. for the patron wishes to
verify the opinion that there exists some
where an original for the counterfeit.
When the Ninety and Nine" was given
its initial production at the Academy of
Music. New York, the management re-
celved a score or more letters from the
patrons Of the house. asking where such
and such characters were taken from.
The success of the piece can largely be at
tributed TO the interest created by the
mastery manner I'm which the author has
handled his mimic folk of the stage.
And while II Is true that he selected a
region rich In opportunity for the laying
of the scenes OF the play, he has shown
a splendid conception OF the idea OF the
simple-living country folks OF the Hoosier
state. and his treatment OF the theme sug-
gested by that world widely-known hymn
from which the title is taken. has re
suited I'm a melodrama OF such excellence
as TO survive a third season and to be still
on the top wave OF prosperity. The en-
gagement of the play is announced for
next week with the usual matinees on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day.
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ing vaudeville patrons by his monologue
In the continuous houses for the past few
years, will make his appearance in the le-
gitimate drama early this month at the
Empire Theatre In brand new comedy
entitled, THE Burglar and the Lady"
Langdon Mccormick. who wrote the piece,
has been successful I'm providing a vehi-
Gle for Mr.. Corbett that shows him up to
the best OF advantage and as Ned Dan
vers, burglar and erstwhile gentleman.
he has already made a good Impression
by his delineation OF the part In which the
author has him pitted against the quick
witted English sleuth. Sherlock Holmes,
In the play.
The character which Miss Grace Merritt
will portray In when Knighthood was In
Flower at the Empire Theatre, where
she will be seen the week Of Sept. is, that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
PRESENCE OF MIND
AVERTED ACCIDENT

Owing TO the presence of mind OF c. II.
steadnian of 29o Norwich avenue, seri-
GUS automobile accident was averted yes
terday on the Davisville road Mr.. Stead
man and his party In a large Thomas
flyer were proceeding along the narrow
road which leads to Warwick. The ma
chine was going at a pretty fast clip,
when IL was perceived that another ma
chine was coming from the opposite d.
rection.
The road here is too narrow to allow tho
passing of two automobiles end the driver
of the Thomas flyer sent his machine
crashing through the fence on the side OF
the road and into a ditch thus allowing
the other machine TO pass In -safety- TAA
occupants OF the ditohed machine were
only Jared and the damage to the ma
chine will not be very great
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
WASHINGTON
COUNTY FAIR
BEGINS sept. Il

On Tuesday, Sept. II. 1907, the s3d annual
Washington County Fair will be inargu-
rated at Kingston. r. l. The fair will
continue four days. II is a matter OF
proud satisfaction 10 the inhabitants OF
Washington county and OF the state gen
orally that though the other county fairs
formerly held in this state have one by
one gone ou OF existence, the Kingston
fair continues Year by year. TO preserve
the traditions OF this venerable institution
For the 33d time at Kingston, X. l., the
people OF Washington county may mingle
In good fellowship on the fair grounds
inspecting the exhibitions OF prize fruit,
vegetables and blooded cattle, listening TO
the inspiring strains OF the full brass
band. watching the fast horse-racing and
the skillful and humorous antics OF the
vaudeville performers.
There is every indication that the fair
of 1907 will surpass any effort OF former
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

years Special attention has been lavish
ed upon the free exhibition and shows.
The noted equestrian Adelaide Carlisle.
for years with Barnum and Bailey's will
have charge of the vaudeville shows, TO
be given free OF charge in front of the
grand stand. and an especially strong bill
of artists is promised. The management
of the fair have engaged the services of
large brass band, which will give free
concerts all day and evening
Special mention should also be made of
the genuine Rhode Island cooking. which
is decidedly a feature. One may get
anything he desires in the food line. cook
ed just right, and served In the good old
fashioned home-like way.
The railroad company has mada a spe-
cial rate of $1i0 from Providence to
Kingston and return. including admission
TO fair grounds. Those who wish TO see
good old-fashioned county fair in all it's
pristine splendor should not fail to visit
Kingston between Sept. II and 20.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

joyed six months run at that playhouse
in New York.
Fred Walton. the celebrated panto-
, mmist probably the greatest that has
ever appeared in America. is appear ring In
vaudeville with an elaborate pantomime
ing this act Mr. Walton has the support
OF several other clever pantomimists and
the act is beautifully staged, with spe-
ctal scenery and properties and with mu-
and others. especially written for this
act. Mr.. Walton is among the early
Keith bookings
Today vaudeville is all the rage and
the public are always sure of seeing some
new and novel and at the same time en-
tertaining speciality with any OF the up
to-date farce comedy or extravaganza
companies. ''The Nightingales." appear
ing at the Imperial theatre the coming
week, have the great Vulcan and a num-
ber OF special feature acts, among them
Kennedy, Evans and Kennedy: McDevitt
and Kelley; Howard and Lewis, James II.
Walters and a host OF pretty girls who
sing and dance, and do II well.
In Dorothy Vernon OF Haddon Hail."
in which Gertrude Shipman will be seen
at the Empire Theatre early In October.
their majesties, the queens, Mary Stuart
OF Scotland and Elizabeth, the Virgin
Queen of England, VIII appear All the
scenery, silks velvets, swords, plumes,
jewels and appurtenances OF royal state
do not win the attention OF the audiences
from the wooing of Lord John Manners,
whose heart is set on Dorothy Vernon,
however much these trappings may mo-
mentarily appeal TO the eye OF the be-
holder.
The Six American Dancers, who come 10
Keith's next week, give one OF the most
novel dancing acts vaudeville has ever
had; In fact, these stylish steppers have
proved a revelation to blase vaudeville
audiences who believe that about the
limit in the terpschorean line was long
ago reached. These young men and wo-
men, three OF each, are all expert dancers
and they have arranged a new idea that
includes solo, duet. quartet and ensemble
dances of a very graceful kind, all beau
tifully costumed The critics everywhere
proclaim them the leaders of the many
dancing acts in vaudeville.
James J. Corbett who has been delight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
ATTRACTIONS STILL
GREAT DOWN RIVER

hundreds OF thousands OF people In this
and adjoining states Is 10 close on Sept
s. 1907
In order that the park may be rcmem-
bered and thought OF even during the
winter months the management mas ar
ranged one OF the most stupendous free
exhibitions In the history OF the state
Free band concerts. III. L. Waite, the
cycling king I'm the death cylinder open
air circus, exhibitions by the life saving
corps, pageants, parades are few OF the
countless attractions.
LAST BAKE AT FIELDS POINT
Tomorrow. Sept g. will be the last clam
bake OF the season at Fields Point. II
will be long winter and II you miss this
last bake you will certainly regret IL dur
ing the cold months to come.
Dinner will be served tomorrow from
IL noon TO p. m, with a special bake az
o'clock. It's OF easy access from the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

ceptionally fire bill at the Forest Casino.
and special clambakes prepared by Gard
ner, the we'll known caterer. The bill at
the Casino includes such favorite talent
as Rockwell and Rich. Master George
Finn, the great Pastello. the Johnson sis
ters. George Cohan, Jr., and others. There
will also be an exhibition game between
Providence and Boston Americans at the
point. and the old time rivalry between
these teams, and Providences uniform
make the contest worth going mileo to
see.
CRESCENT PARK
At Crescent Park tomorrow will be the
last time TO see the big show Col Har-
rington has provided for this days diver
sified amusements Besides the free con-
certs by the Banda Napoli, there will be
another free thriller" This daring feat
consist In the famous Houdini box trick
with the addition that the man, besides
being bound. manacled and nailed in a
stout packing case. will be thrown into
Narragansett bay. The death defying
dare devil" Frampton is the hero OF this
stunt and the act takes place In front OF
the bath houses so that an excellent view
is afforded from many points of vantage
Frampton will escape, swim ashore, and
tow the box behind him.
All the other attractions will be- In full
swing and Lewis shore dinners will as
usual satiate many hungry appetities,
with the good things and "fixins" OF q
famous Rhode Island bake.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

city and the few hours spent there will
be enjoyable.
SEA VIEW TROLLEY
Sea View trolley cars leave the city hall
at 7;4S. Ills. 12:1S, 3:ls for Narraganseti
Pier. where the surf bathing facilities ara
excellent. The cost OF the round trip ID
81 and tickets may be bought at Hall q
Lyons.
FOR BLOCK ISLAND
The steamer Mount Hope OF the Provi.
dence. Fall River and Newport Steamboat
company leaves tomorrow at 10 a. m. fol
Block Island. She will return at 3:15 p
m. The cost OF the round trip is 81 and
affords a grand opportunity for delight
full sail.
SEA "TRIP TO SAKONNET
The steamboat Islander of the Sakonnet
line leaves as usual for Sakonnet Sunday
at 10 a. m, stopping at Tiverton and
Almy's Wharf Shore dinners will bt
served in the dining room. Special ratei
for parties may be had on application Il
p. w. Almy, 27 Exchange place.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

There will be presented at the Provl-
dence Opera House next Thursday eve-
ming Sweet Kitty Belairs" the famous
comedy from the pen of the greatest
American dramatist, Mr.. David Belasco.
with all its delightful features OF old
English costumes. brilliant dialogue, elab-
crate scenic effects and all the same dash
and realism which made Sweet Kitty
Bellairs" the idol of New Workers for an
entire season. The veteran critic Mr..
William Winter. In the New York Tribune
wrote this about the celebrated Belasco
play:
while IL satiates the vision with luxu-
rance of ornament and color, II sets a
truthful and piquant picture of manners
In the jeweled framework OF a story at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

Only one more opportunity is afforded
the people OF Providence 10 visit the
shore resorts this season and judging
from the excellent program OF amuse-
ments and special features the last day
down the bay promises to be fitting CHI
max TO a prosperous and banner season.
On account OF the disappointing weather
conditions OF Labor day the grand and
novel attractions scheduled for that day
will be in order tomorrow.
ROCKY POINT.
At Rocky Point, that beautiful and picz
turesque haven for pleasure seekers. th{
day bids fair TO eclipse any OF the seasonl
for in addition TO the usual free concerts
by the famous Union Imperial band, the
oot-the-chutes, the circle swing, the
Mystic river. the Russian toboggan and a
host Of other attractions. there is an ex-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

nue. measuring about 1000 tons and which
has been smoldsring for a couple OF days
though a hydraf1t stream has been kept
Upon II during that time. burst into flames
at 1875 this morning and the firemen were
called by. an alarm sounded from box 24S
by Benjamin O'Nsil. watchman at tho
plant OF the Providence Gas company.
The lreinen confined the flames TO the
pocket ana subdued them after hard
fight OF an hour. They were obliged TO
pull out or the pocket quantitIes OF Una
coal In order 10 get az the fire. which was
near the foot OF the pile. close TO the TIM
bers supporting II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

of the madcap Mary Tudor. is absolutely
historical, though n statement 10 the cont
trary has been made since the play was
brought out. NeaEy four centuries ago
Princess Mary was very real and decid-
edly alive young person, whose beauty
and temper were common objects OF ado
ration and awe on the part OF all English
men OF both high and low degree IL is
said that TO see Mnss Merritt I'm the part
is 10 witness a most beautiful and wonder
full convincing vivifying OF this long dead
girl.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

ace creditabIe and romantic, humorous
md tender merry and grave.
THE central purpose OF II is the display
of a study In womanhood, an exceptional
female character. a peculiar and fasci-
mating type. The dashing coquette OF old
English fiction lives again in Kitty Bel
lairs' IT precisely Lady Froth. Lady Bel
laston, Mrs. Rakett or Mrs. Delmaine, but
q purified. glorifed ideal Of those gay.
tantalizins. roguish danes. a creature OF
sensuous beauty and reckless behavior.
whose whole occupation in life is the be-
widerment Of man."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
SCENIC TEMPLE

For the first half of the week the Scenic
offers many new motion pictures never
before seen here on canvas; also its usual
high class vaudeville
Kenneth and Flynn, comedians. direct
from New York. They are new TO Provi-
dence, but come well recommended. Han
some, the magician, as good as any on the
stage today. Jane Elton, comedienne, an
other Of our New York booking. Ira Kes-
sler will continue for another week to
sing illustrated songs. AS a whole the
bill will be well up to the standard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

made such big hit. The Permane
Brothers, novel European entertainers,
will appear In an acrobatic act introduce
ing their laughable parody 'rhe Nightin-
gales Courtship." La Veola. the chic Pa
risian danseuse and chanteuse, will be a
welcome feature and others on the bill
will be Donnelly and Rotali. In a novelty
singing act: the Kaufman Brothers,
blackface comedians: Viola and Engel. In
Dumping and Jumping;" zano, mysteri-
Gus magician; and the Keith motion pie
lures.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
CHILDREN VACCINATED
BY THE HUNDRED;

AS a qualification for admission TO n
public schools, $40 children were waco
mated yesterday afternoon by Dr. Charls
III. L0)nard OF the health department an
by ses and attendants at the Fountai
street ward room.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
WOULD LOCATE
MISSING BROTHEl

Daniel Holloran OF Thayer street Dol
chester. Mass, has sought the aid OF tn
local police I'm his search for his brothe
James Holboran, who he thinks may
I'm this city.
Ho Is OF the opinion that his relative
working In this vicinity. but does nj
know where.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
GRAYS VS.. AMERICANS
AT ROCKY POINT

The opponents of the Providence Grayi
at Rocky Point tomorrow afternoon vii
be the Boston Americans.
The game will be called at the usua
time. A large attendance is expected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

The Lady--who do you think wroi
the song. There's only one girl
this world for mef''
The Blsse Escort-Dunno AdAa
I should think.-Tatler.
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Simply Ignorant

Does he understand golf languageT
Nav; the only cuss word he UNDER
stands is fudge e.'"-Houston Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
BURNING COAL MADE
THE FIREMEN WORK

Soft coal In a pocket In the yard Of the
Seaconnet Coal company on Aliens ave-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
GOSSIP Of THOSE WHO
ENTERTAIN the PUBLIC

Jules Murry's college play. AT Yale"
which enjoyed such long run last season,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-07-13
QUAKER CITY TO
WELCOME THE E[KS
GRAND LODGE OF ELks MEETS
IN PHILADELPHIA ON MONDAY.
25o,ooo VISITORS TO ATTEND.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 13.-Al-
though the Grand Lodge of Elks does
not meet here until Monday, large
advance guard of visitors has already
put in an appearance. Reports re-
ceived from all parts of the country
indicate that the number of strangers
to be in Philadelphia during the COM
ing week will be the largest enter
tanned here since the Centennial EX-
position in 1876. A conservative esti-
mate places the number of prospective
visitors at 100000.
All arrangements for the big gath
ering were practically completed to-
day. For months past the local com
mittees have been hard at work, and
as a result of their efforts the visitors
will find nothing has been left UNI
done to contribute to their pleasure.
The business section of the city is
already blossoming out in sea of
flags and bunting, the offie'It I. purple
OF the order predominating. '|11le celn
rter OF the decorative scheme is .
court of honor, extending on Broad
street from Spruce to Vine. Fifty
thousand incandescent lights have
been employed in this artistic creation.
In addition to this, hundreds of cleo
trio decorations and arches of various
descriptions have been placed in con-
spicuous portions throughout the cen
trail portion of the city.
The main army of the visitors is eX-
pected to reach the city tomorrow.
All trains will be met by members of
the reception committee, who will es-
cort the visitors to their hotels. La
dies accompanying special delegations
will be taken to their hotels in auto
mobiles and tallyhos.
Features of entertainment will oc-
cupy the greater part of Monday. The
program will include a trip on the
Delaware river, visiting Cramps and
other shipyards, League Island navy
yard, the forts and other places of in
terest- A stop will be made at Wash
ington Park, where luncheon will be
served
The formal opening of the grand
lodge will take place Monday evening
at the Grand Opera House, where the
guests will be welcomed by the COVER
nor, mayor and other officials At the
same hour bands will discourse pa
triotic airs in dependence Square.
The grand lodge will begin its bust
ness sessions Tuesday morning at the
Garrick Theatre. The chief entertain
ment feature of the day will be
shore dinner at Washington Park on
the Delaware river.
Wednesday morning a trip will be
made through Fairmount Park. At il
o'clock a massed band parade of g.
goo musicians will take place, each
lodge having a band of thirty or more
pieces entered in this feature, and I'm
the general parade receiving 500, be.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-07-13
SIXTH NATIONAL CONVENTION
OF the American Federation of catho.
lie Societies at indianapolis.

Special to the Herald.
Indianapolis, Ind, July 13.-Dlstin-
guished clergy and laymen of the Ro-
man Catholic church in America are
arriving in Indianapolis to take part in
the sixth national convention of the
American Federation of Catholic So
cieties. The convention will be for.
mally opened tomorrow with pontifical
high mass at st. Peter and Pau's
Cathedral and a sermon by Archbish.
op Blenk of New Orleans. The bust
ness sessions will begin in Tomlirson
Hall Monday and continue for three
days.
Among the organizations belonging
to the federation, all of which will be
represented at the convention, are the
Western Catholic Union, the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, the Catholic Or
der of Foresters, the German Central
Verein, the Catholic Knights of Amer.
lea. the knights of St John, the Cath
Ole knights and Ladies of America.
Ten thousand Catholic Indians, as well
as the Porto Rico and Hawaii fedora
tons, will also be represented at the
convention.
Among the eminent prelates who
will address the convention are Arch
bishop Messmer of Milwaukee, Bishop
McFaul of Trenton, and Rt Rev Mgr
Joseph Schrembs of Grand Rapids.