The Indianapolis journal., 1891-04-03

Mr.. Mcdonald, of the law firm of Me-
Donald. Butler ~ Snow, the attorneys for
the old board. telephoned for she list of APP
poInsments, with view to Ming SUIT as
once to test the matter. IL was expected
that the papers would be filed last evening
In the Circuit Court, but the time was evil
IDENTIFY too short. Suit may be entered to-
day.
ing toward the old board to q Journal re-
porter, last night. that the men who arc
sore at their failure TO oe retained On the
board and several who are likewise ruffied
ton make up the new concern to
large extent. There is u. l..
Thomas. who was recently defeat
cd for secretary; Thomas j. Mann and
J.. b. Custer. who were unsuccessful can
didates for members at the last election; l.
Is. Mcdonald, who has been candidate
several times and was always defeated; A.
v. Pendleton and Samuel Hargrove, who
were defeated for membership. OF course.
Custer, Pendleton and Hargrove are ex-
themselves. and so bob up on this new
board. Then there is Henry Balls, who was
displeased at his failure TO be appointed a
member of the livestock sanitary COM
places in the new organization. and are
glad of possible chance to oust the old
board.n
STATE FAIR AND GROUNDS.
It was remarked by an adherent Of the
old Agricultural board yesterday afternoon
that ID. p. Erwin was too busy man to
accept an appointment of this nature.
While it is true that Mr.. Erwin's business
demands almost his entire attention he con-
sented to serve. Il was at first inclined to
think it Impossible for me TO &C
cept," said he to " Journal reporter
last evening. but at the urgent solicitation
OF my Commercial Club friends have de-
cided to serve. realize fully the adyant-
ages that will accrue to Indianapolis from
splendidly-equipped fairgrounds. ample in
size and with fine mile track. We should
have a fair here every fall that will attract
not only farmers from all parts of the State
but merchants and manufacturers as we'll;
fair that will be a credit to the city and
State. and take rank with the best exhibit
tions of the kind in the country. 1t will
be difficult to obtain just the right location
for the grounds and at the same time keep
ont of the real-estate schemes. of which
many will be worked in connection with
this all-important site. But with careful,
business.like management the board
should be able to choose location
adapted in every way to the purpose and
purchase the required property at q reason
able figure. Understand me, / am simply
expressing my individual views on these
matters. not those of any other member or
members for have talked with none of
them; il fact. know very few of them.
my idea," continued Mr. Erwin, lis that
the new grounds should be used not only
-Or the annual fair and race meetings, but
that they should be SO fitted up as to af-
ford the public place for recreation and
amusement almost the year round. certain
ly through the summer months. 1t seems
to mo wasted opportunity to have hand
some grounds. such as the State fair
three weeks in the year They should be
made a feature OF the city, of the
State, and every resident of Indiana should
take pride in them. We merchants. per-
haps, more than any other class of Indian
apolis citizens feel the effects of the exposi-
tions and other attractions at Chicago, st.
Louis. Cincinnati and Louisville. They
draw away trade legitimately belonging to
Indianapolis. J. believe that with proper
management some one or more OF these ex-
sustain itself bur wonld draw business to
this city that is diverted by the attractions
lacking here. but which are notable every
year III these large cities of neignboring
must be given early consideration. Twenty
thousand dollars can be raised in few
weeks and permanent organization eff
tected. as soon as q mile track
is assured aud the board indicates
terms. The construction of such track
and OF large stables at the grounds
will draw scores of horsemen here from
various parts of the country, for Indian
apolis is good central point for them to
winter with their horses. We should be in
the Grand circuit and in the TrotAing-
horse Breeders Circuit. and the people IF
the State. thus given an opportunity to wit
ness fine sport, would turn out by thou
sands for the race meetings.
While the three Indianapolis members of
the new board were all urged by the Com
mercial Club for appointment. the organi-
zation does not wish to be understood as
taking any side in the controversy between
the old and new boards. ALI it desires to
accomplish is the advancement of the city g
interests. both in regard to new grounds
aud more attractive fairs.