The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-26

licly expressed his opinions, many won
dered where the camels came in, and turned
with plying amusement from the poor
understood imitation. astride of which
large Arab was perched. using a really good
whip with all the earnestness possible. This
poor little beast firmly bound to the
bottom of a hired vegetable wagon doing
all in the power of an inanimAte object TO
satisfy the blasted hopes of a disappointed
people. But the feelings of the spectators
were not shared by the gayly decked
marchers. A strong bodyguard of the ablest
men in the caravan were placed about the
vehicle which carried the unfortunate little
thing and colored lights of all hues were
wasted at its shrine, and it was almost del
fed so proud were these amateur Arabs of
their sole peculiarly Arabic beast.
The crowd which lined both sides of the
thoroughfares through which these men
paraded was more restless and harder to
control than the people who witnessed the
parade Of Tuesday afternoon. The bicycle
patrolmen again headed the procession to
clear the way. Much greater efforts were
necessary than before, and by the time they
had passed a half dozen yards the crowd
was again pushing forward in the way of
the fun-producing pageant, scattering the
the hearts Of the leading masqueraders, who
were much upon their dignity. These proud
mortals were the leading members of the
pleasure seeking branch of the K. of p.
order But when the jolly, happy-go-lucky
clement which followed made its appearance
in the costumes of the occasion, they ac-
complishec what the police had failed to do
and sent the crowd in all directions in its
effort to keep out of reach of these reckless
fellows They were all disguised 1t was oil
d part of the fun of the evening, however.
Up and down, around and around, and in all
directions. each more unexpected than the
preceding, these men went with a hop-and
skip sort of a motion, fourishng their red
lights and chanting in a manner that would
do credit to a Comanche Indian performing
the burial rites of some dead brother
Back and forth in front of the stand they
showed themselves, attempting the most
solemn sort of exercises aid bringing
laughter from the crowd. Some fellow
would become winded with his extraordi-
nary exertions. and would be urged ahead
by the men behind. who did not wish the
effect of the show to be spoiled by some
tagging. half-hearted Arab Every pro-
vision had been made for an uproarious
good time, and for a little while everybody
of this jovial set. They had no more re-
spect for the dignity of an Indianapolis po-
liceman that for their own. and at one stage
had an officer EMBODIED in a very compli-
Gated circle of ropes. He was game and
fought his way out without falling to the
pavement or losing his temper though he
was clearly embarrassed by the familiarity
of the Oriental crew.
WEST VIRGINIA INDIANS.
After the policemen followed the full
dressed knights of the First Indiana Regi-
ment, as escort to the procession, present
Ing much the same appearance as on the
day of the large parade. They were fewer
and consequently better organized. making
pretty appearance. Then followed the i'm
rerial officers of the lodge IN their rich cos
tunes. The full effect of these gorgeous
garments was lost, being hidden in the
carriage. Red lights blazed on every side
of them. and dozen of the choice spirits
OF the procession marched by their side as
a body guard. Then came the hair-raising
part of the spectacle-the Wheeling CIV
Va.) Indians. The incongruity of Indians
and Arabs did not occur to these pro-
gressive knights. Their band played "A
Hot Time" and they shouted and sang
The music was taken up by the people
banked on each side of the street. The
Boston contingent brought large pot of
baked beans, which they were vigorously
stirring, then the poor little camel and a
small quantity of hay, which it was sup
posed to be eating. There were banners
and flags and streamers. and one large sign
bore these words: West Virginia Appre-
ciates Indianapolis Hospitality"
This band of hilarious good fellows
marched, loafed and countermarched. Just
as the last of them disappeared in the dis
tance. the moon, a trifle too full to repre-
sent the insignia of their order, was seen
just above the heads of the people who had
witnessed the parade from the top of Wash
ington-street buildings. Some one suggested
that 1t ought to be but crescent, and vol
unteered to stretch his imagination suf-
ficiently to make the moon serve the pur-
pose, but another more thoughtful indi-
vidual suggested that before the break of
dawn many of these jolly knights would
be as full as the moon. and persuaded his
companion to wait.