The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-27
STATE FAIR PROSPECTS.
Everything Ready for the Opening Geo.
logical Department To Be Represented.

Everything is now in readiness for the open
ing of the State fair tomorrow, and creditable
exhibition is assured. At the grounds yester-
day all was hustle and confusion, exhibitors be-
ing assigned to space in almost every depart
ment. Several substantial and snowy new
booths have been erected, and improvements
made in every quarter. The display of live
stock will be the best made for years, and the
exhibits in all other departments are full and
complete. A large force of workmen have been
engaged all week in getting things in readiness
for the opening. and but little remains to be
done to make the start a grand success
The misunderstanding between State Geolo-
gist Thompson and the State Board of Agri-
culture over the exhibit of the Geological
Museum of Indiana at the State fair was
settled amicably yesterday, Mr.. Thompson
agreeing to make the exhibit and take
official charge of the same. The interview in
yesterdays Journal with President r. S. Lock
hart, concerning the dilatoriness and neglect of
Mr.. Thompson in refusing to make the geolog-
ical exhibit at the State fair stirred that gentle
man to make some effort at an explana-
ton of his conduct Yesterday President
Lockhart received letter from Mr.. Thompson,
excusing himself on the ground that he had
never been officially notified that he ex-
pected to make the exhibit. and that he knew of
no legal authority for his doing So
Shortly after receiving the letter President
Lockhart was approached by Representative Da
wilson. of Montgomery county, who suggested
that If the two gentlemen would meet
and discuss the question an agreement
could undoubtedly be reached which would
put an end to the whole matter. The sugges-
ton taken by both parties. and accordingly
| in the afternoon Mr.. Thompson and President
Lockhart met at tie Denison House. where, af-
ter explanations were made by both persons,
concessions were made by Mr. Thompson, and
he agreed to make arrangements at once for the
exhibit.
1t seems that Mr. Thompson was laboring
under the mistake that the State Geological De-
partment was to bear the expense of the exhibit.
But Mr. Lockhart explained that the board
would bear the expense as it had done
In the past Some time since this same
statement was made to Mr.. Lee, the clerk of the
Geological Department, but he forgot to men,
ton the important matter to Mr.. Thompson.
MIR. Lockhart says that it is the custom to make
nc special appointment, but merely to pub
llsh in the State fair premium list
exhibit under control. The only legal authority
for making exhibit of the State geological
museum is the authority of precedent, which Mr.
Lockhart thinks sufficient
The space which will be occupied by the geo
logical exhibit is 125 feet long. Mr.. Thompson
has asked that Dr. r. T. Brown be appointed to
assist him in arranging the exhibit which will
be granted by the board The exhibit will be
moved and arranged to morrow, and will be in
condition for inspection on Tuesday.
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