The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-16
PREPARING FOR THE EVENT.
The Many Things That Are Being Looked
After for Corner-Stone-D Day Ceremonies.

Preparations for the 22d are going on with
weil-directed energy, and everybody and
everything is falling into their assigned
places Rev. III. J. Talbot, of this city,
has been chosen TO act as chaplain at the
campfire. Tomlinson Hall will be general
headquarters for soldiers. and Mayor Denny
VIII issue a proclamation giving full con-
troll of Circle Park, Circle street, and Me-
ridian and Market streets, one square zach
utwar from the Circle, TO the monument
commissioners. Complaints are coming in
10 the commissioner and TO q. A. X. head
quarters from residents along the line Of
the Big Four road, between this city and
Lawrenceburg, of their inability to get re-
duced rates only for the 22d and sd,
and not tor the 2lst. Many desire to come
OH the last-named day, in order to secure
accommodations and to escape the
crush. and worry of crowded trains,
but the reduction on this road is only for
the dates named, and not for the 2lst,
The chorus of 200 male voices Is now be-
ing drilled by Professor Barus In prepare
ton, and there is no doubt that it will be
fully equipped for the occasion, as the
several great musical events of the past
two years have brought forward a large
amour of talent. The Red Men nave signi-
ned their intention OF taking part in the
procession and other ceremonies. The ex-
act date of President Harrison's arrival
mere has not yet been learned, but it is
thought it will be on the 2lst. He will be
the guest of Encouragement Miller
during his stay. Last evening the At
torney-general said he had not, as yet,
heard anything from the President, and If
morning he would get into communication
with him by telegraph. The Presidents
arrival Will be honored by the firing of q
salute OF twenty-One guns by Captain Rex
ford, OF the United States Arsenal. If he
comes during the daytime the salute will
be hred as the train comes into the Union
station, with the gun located in that vi
cinity. If his arrival should take place in
the night the salute will be fired at sunrise.
There is great activity at the headquar-
tiers OF the Grand Army of the Republic in
receiving and answering letters. Col /. n.
Walker, acknowledgement of department..
has received information that nearly every
post in the State will either be here i'll full
force or send gOod-sized delegations. The
following posts have sent word that they
VIII appear with the number of members
credited TO them: Isham Keith Post, Co
lumbus, 100; General Skunk Post, Marion,
100; General Cruft Post, Lewis. %. joint
Brandt Post, Eaton. 80; Captain Floyd Post.
Annapolis. 20; Gettysburg Post, Spencer, 100;
Sol. u. kempton Post, FOrtville, -; Morgan
Post, Petersburg, IS; j.. Fitzpatrick Post,
fremont, 90; George Humphrey Post. Fort
Wayne, Is; Dan Griffin Post, Sellersburg,
20; Putt Evans Post. Sharpsville, %; Nor
ton Post, Terre Haute, 200; Dunlont Post.
Shelbyville. 200; Sol Meredith Post. Rich
mond, $50; Vim. Smith Post, Sheridan, IS;
Major Arm Post, Hillsdals, -; B~lankensby
Post, Martinsville, $50; Major May Post,
Anderson, $50; Williams Post. Muncie, $50.
Acknowledgement Ruckle says that not
less than twelve uniformed companies from
outside the city, IL probably more, will
take part in the ceremonies.