The record-union., 1895-09-04
ELECTRIC CARNIVAL COMMITTEE,
The Collections Are Coming
Freely.
Who VIII Occupy the National and
State Floats and the Review
ing Stand.

A largely attended meeting of the Car
nival Executive Committee was held late
yesterday afternoon at the Office of Curtis,
Carmichael & Brand. Chairman Steffens
presiding. Secretary Hubbard read the
minutes of The previous meeting, and
they were approved.
w. S. Leake OF the Second District re-
ported that his committee had collected
all Of the $3.50 % subscribed except
81, $50. A list of those who had not paid
was presented. Mr.. Leake said that
George B. Gilbert had done most of the
collecting, and moved that his services
be continued. 1t was so ordered
Treasurer T. B. Hall stated that S11,-
130 % had been subscribed, and of this
amount about $1,000 had been collected.
There is now about S., 900 in the treasury.
o. w. Erlewine reported that every
thing in the Third District had been ool-
Iected except $50. John L. Slater had
done the collecting. and he was author
lied to keep up the good work.
w, S. Leake moved that the Pioneers
be invited to turn out in two illuminated
cars to be provided for their accommoda-
ton. The motion prevailed by unani-
nous vote.
Mr.. Leake also stated that the local
calvary company and Native Sons Will
decide at meetings to be held last night to
what extent they will turn out in the
night parade. There is also, he said, some
disagreement as to music for the evening
parade, some of the bands demanding
extra compensation. 1t was stated, how
ever. that at least ten brass bands will be
in line.
Director Coleman reported that
he had conferred with Grand Marshal
Johnston, and the latter desired to be re-
lieved of the duty OF naming those who
will occupy the reviewing stand and the
cars propelling the electric floats.
The committee decided that the con-
spicuous figures on the reviewing stand
shall be Mayor Steinman, Chairman Stef-
tens, Vice Chairman Katzenstein, Sacre.
tary Hubbard, Treasurer Hall, Grand
Oflcers OF the Native Sons and Native
Daughters, officers of the Pioneers, Win.
j. Davis, President of the City Board OF
Education, and others.
1t was also decided that the national
float shall be accompanied by Federal
o11icers-Districs and Circuit Judges
General Ruger. commanding the Depart
ment OF the Pacific; United States Sem
ators and California congressman. Fol-
lowing the State float will come the State
officers. Governor Budd, of course. will
be given the place OF honor, if here. II
unable TO attend, he will be represented
by his Private Secretary. Ed McCabe
Near the float Fruits and Flowers
will be members of the HORTICULTURE
| Commission and Grand Officers of the
Native Sons and Daughters W. s
Leake, Chief Aid to Grand Marshal John.
stOu. stated that the latter will soon issu.
an ofticia! pronunclameuto, including an
address, list of aids and route OF march.
| George b. KatZenstein moved that the
Director-General be empowered to have
| the principal illuminations continued or
the nights of Tuesday and Wednesday
and Thursday If possible. 1t was the
sense OF the committee that all illumi
mated pieces should be continued during
| the fair season, and especially the SO
street pieces and Capitol illumination
! The Director-General was instructed tC
do all in his power TO carry out the wishes
Of the committee in this direction.
O. w. Erlewine said the impression has
gone forth that Sacramento will be una.
! BILE to accommodate all who desire to at
! tend the carnival. and that this will pre-
vent hundreds from coming. 1t wat
| therefore decided to have cards printed
| to be posted at various railroad depots
giving information to prospective Wis
| itorS.
Rev. a. G. Herrick, Chairman of The
! Committee on Accommodations, reported
that 500 rooms have been offered, anC
that locations of apartments are still
pouring in. The men are kept on tn.
| jump, and the Director-G General was au
| thoriZed to appoint another assistant fol
! that department.
There being no further business, tn,
| committee adjourned TO Friday at P. VI