The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-25
THE STATE FAIR.
Indications that 1t Will Be Great Success
in Every Particular

The State fair grounds are in admirable order,
and everything indicates that the fair will be a
success in every particular. One of the most
favorable indications is in the fact that never
before have the county fairs over the State been
of such excellence, and never before have they
been SO generally successful in financial way.
Nearly all of them have made money, and some
that were in debt have cancelled their obliga-
tons, and put by snug sum in the treasury.
A number Of new buildings are being erected
by exhibitors. These will add greatly not only
to the convenience of visitors but to the beauty
of the place. Among these new buildings
is an elegant pavilion being erected by Stude-
baker Brothers, and other handsome pavilions by
the Economist Plow Company, and Flint. Wall
ing & Company, the Plano Manufacturing Com
pany, and the William A. Wood Harvester
Company. Pipes, to conduct water, have been
laid. and the supply for machinery and potable
purposes viii come from the indianapolis water
works The number of horse and cattle stalls
has been largely increased. The dog show prom
1ses to be something of a feature of the fair.
The display will be made at the east end of the
amphltheater, south side In the amphitheater,
In addition to the regulation benches, those who
wish softer seats will have the privilege. by
small payment, of occupying chair.
The neatness and cleanliness of the grounds
and buildings cannot but De remarked by every
visitor. Paint and whitewash have not been
spared even in the waste places A new foun-
tain, which the State Fish Commissioner prom
ises to stock with fish. has been placed in front
of the north-side main exit of the Exposition
Building
Better arrangements have been made for the
premium ring in the showing of cattle. A stand
mas been erected for judges, with track around
1t, and chair seats for exhibitors and interested
spectators.
All departments, the secretary says, are about
full. but like the omnibus, there is always room
for more. There is already considerable stock
upon the ground, number having entered the
gates on Monday and Tuesday. This is some
thing unusual as heretofore stock has
not been brought upon the grounds before Fri
day or Saturday of the week before the fair, at
the earliest. This goes 30 show that exhibitors
are more anxious to make showing than here
tofore for some years. This has been prosper
Gus year with farmers and they feel more like
exhibiting for that reason.
The old settlers are to be encouraged to make
their reunion to be held on the State fair
grounds on Tuesday, the 18th, memorable &C.
caslon Persons sixty years old. who have re-
sided in the State forty years, are considered as
old pioneers, and as such are entitled to certain
rights, privileges and immunities. included in
which are half-fare on the railroads and free ad-
mission into the grounds.
The impression has gone out that carriages
will not be allowed to enter the State fair
grounds This is incorrect. Carriages will, as
heretofore, be permitted to enter the grounds.