The leader., 1897-07-14
A synopsis OF the subjects treated fol-

lows:
The Title Float is called Planets and
Consultations" and Is a feat representing
the Zodiac at the back while at the front
the astrc homer studies TIE stars through
q huge telescope directed ahead. This tel
escope will contain huge search light,
which will illuminate the Earls on horse
back. the mounted police, artillery. etc,
that will precede the parade. and will
light the scene to the length Of six blocks
The second float, "Draco or the
Dragon" comes next in huge float rep.
resentine the saurlan in green and gold
and flashing electric lights.
The third float Is called Mercury
end represents the wing footed god trav-
cling across the clouds in a chariot pro-
PEELED by lightning. At his back is
flashing Zodiacal electric wheel which
lights his way.
''Argo, the Great Ship" the next float.
is represented by a huge green snip
aflash with electric and starry splendor.
The mariners therein are astronomers
and electricians voyaging in search OF
the modern golden fleece Of electricity.
Pegasus. the Flying Horse" is the
next float. In winged brilliancy he rises
from the clouds, and from the blood of the
dusa which is near.
The sixth float represents the constel-
lation of "Lyra." on the center is an
Illuminated Tyre, while at the back Is the
great star Vega, ard at the front IS
winged shepherd playing on pandean
pipes.
The seventh Eoat represents Mars nur-
rying to battle. To his chariot is hitched
the two savage Dogs of War;" which he
guides with reins strung with scintallant
stars. Behind his chariot wheel follows
The Plefades" is a beautiful float rep
resenting the six Virgins which the
ancients supposed resided in that constel-
lation. They are scattered about the
handicapped float and some are engaged
In Offering sacrifice to Venus, Goddess of
Love.
Saturn" Is the subject OF the next. and
Ia represented by huge and respondent
wings from the center OF which red
flames rise at the command of Saturn.
From their center springs huge green
winged dragon.
"The Polar Star and Boreal!s," Is the
subject that Is treated IN the tenth float.
At the back Is the effulgent Pole STAR
while beneath 1t stands Boreaiis. at the
motion of whose wand arises in front the
splendid Aurora Boreahs over the shim-
inering and Icy scene.
"Paevae, the Sun: and Kun. the Moon"
ia the subject of the eleventh float.
At the back Is huge electric sun while
beneath 1t is soft glowing moon. the
sun revolves and there are those beneath
VINO Nth huge electric thermometer
measure Its strength.
"Cyanus, the Swan" is the next subject
demonstrat ted. 1t is huge swan embel-
iished with electric stars, drawing
through the clouds a splendid boat in
which are seated the two brilliant stars
of its constellation. Denep ana Allero.
No. IL is a constellation in the watery
sign, which they Aquarius call. 1t is
represented by the Waterman" pouring
the contents of his jar into the mouth OF
a huge green electric fish, which Is sur
mounted by another star of his constella-
ton.
corona, the Crown" is surrounded by
q huge electric crown. in which are seat
ed the various consultations OF Corona.
themselves circ!ed by crowns OF varied
electrical beauty.
No. Is, Venus and the Coming Night"
is a most sumptuous float. At the back
ia Venus Goddess OF Love, the Evening
Star, contemplating Nox, or Night. at the
front represented by huge bat, with
wings tipped with electric fire, and fig
ure which draws over the scene tbs pur-
pie ropes OF Night.
"Perseus and Algor' is the subject Of
the sixteenth float, Perseus is represent
ed at the front, riding on the back Of q
dragon splitting electric bolts, while at
the back is the Medusa head which Per-
seus cut off and from the blood Of which
sprang Algci. :.
seated on a huge globe, respondent with
electric light. At the back Is the Eagle.
symbol OF strength. with threads OF light
ming in its beak. About him are the Vart-
Gus messengers and minions Of his power.
No. 49, Is Electra Regina, Goddess OF
Light and Queen OF the Electric Spark"
She is seen seated on the apex OF the
blue heavens, a multitude of twinklins
stars beneath. The globe on which she
Fits Is circled with crowns, illuminated
stars and flashing lights.
The last float. termed the "Earls OF
Electra" is a burst OF electric splendor.
On Il are to be seen the Earis. beneath
arches. clusters and stars OF electric light.
In front the float Is a bewildering whirl
OF electric beauty. on which are to be dis
covered the chief worshipers OF the god
dess N shimmering armors OF light.