The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-20
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KEEP THINGS STIRRING.

The impetus given the city of Indianapolis
by the musical festival must not be allowed to
STOP The festival was great success, as
every one knows and q source of pride to all
concerned. 1t did very much to favorably
advertise the city. and conveyed the impress
sion that the city had resumed its old way OF
doing all things we'll With the splendid new
hall, suitable for large gatherings of all de-
scriptions it would be foolish did not the city
take advantage of it to keep Indianapolis be-
fore the public at large. There should be no
show of relaxing Tomlinson Hall would be
q credit to almost any city in the land, and is
certainly much finer than any city of
like size with this has. 1t is not
only a splendid structure, but is per-
fectly adapted to the uses for which
st was constructed. The way is now open for
the prosecution of all kinds of musical enter
prises. The grand chorus, which won such
complimentary Endorsement, should be made
permanent. The city, too, should do its part
an enterprise. The city building is beautiful.
1t should have decent surroundings, and the
business of erecting a new market-house
should be proceeded with with the utmost
promptitude. The present shed is a disgrace
TO the city, and an eyesore to all who contem-
plate it. Another year should find in its place
= structure that will not be discredit to the
,:ity. There should be no delay about enter
ing upon the work of putting up market
house that will not only be large enough
TO accommodate the business to be transacted
in it, but one that INTELLECTUALLY will be fit-
ting complement to the City Hall. There is
an evident disposition to get out of the old
ruts, and to let the city take its rank among
the progressive cities of the land. Individ-
uals are indicating renewed confidence in the
future of the city, and the corporation should
the good of the community.
This year has seen the new city buildings
completed, and one of the finest and most
creditable musical festivals given anywhere in
the country. 1t will see the new State-house
nearly completed, and the new million dollar
railway station begun. 1t is another food-tide
that Indianapolis cannot miss without
great harm to every material interest.
Other cities not half so favorably situated
are moving forward in way that should be
lesson to the capital of Indiana. The traffic
of the country is obliged to pass through this
State, and passing through Indiana means,
1kne times in ten, that it must go through
this city. We are directly on the highway of
the Western world. That being so, it is with
In the power of the city of Indianapolis to
take advantage of the situation, and build up
such force of manufactures as will enrich all
the people, and make this city one of the most
thrifty in the country. The thing to do now
is to keep things moving. The merchants
nd manufacturers can do nothing better
Ian to help establish a permanent musical
aterprise, to build up an industrial exposi-
on, to be held in the city building, which is
light in the heart of the city, or to engage in
some other enterprise that will keep things
stirring. The movement in this direction
should receive the encouragement and coop
Grafton of every business man. Let everyone
read the call from the Mercantile Association,
published elsewhere in this ISSUE