The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-02
SPIRIT OF ENTHUSIASM
1T MARKS THE WORK OF THE CAR
NIVAL PROMOTERS.
Two ''BOom" Trains Will Make n Cir
cult of the State-MOre Attract
i've Features Secured.

The spirit of enthusiasm among members
of the carnival advisory board was so
great in the meeting held at Hugh J. Nc
Gowan's office yesterday that every one left
with the words on his lips, Boom the car
nival." So deep is this enthusiasm that the
officers were directed to at once provide
two boom" trains, similar to the ones
used by the carnival management last fall.
These Will be popular excursions, making
circuits north and south Of indianapolis. A
band will be provided, and wherever stops
are made the attention Of the people will
be drawn to the indianapolis carnival, and
in the larger places the excursionists Will
parade. Features to maxi the parades in
teresting will be carried with the train. In
this the Travellers Protective Association
is taking a great interest, and probably the
excursion will be conducted under the au-
spices of this organization. In addition to
this the Il. 2. A, realizing the immense
benefit Of the carnival to Indianapolis, will
probably put two floats in the flower pa
rade. One of these trains will be arranged
for next Saturday and another for the fol-
lowing Saturday. The price for the trip
will be so low that hundreds may accom-
pany the carnival boomers.
The meeting at Mr.. McGowan's office yes
terday was a sort of trial balance on the
carnival as far as ii has gone. The LA
bility already incurred was regarded as
moderate, considering the quality of the
attractions. The Hale Fire Company from
Kansas City, the Pain spectacle, "Destruc-
ton of Pompeii," electrical fountain. Jap
anese theater and other features did not
aggregate what might nave been expected.
In addition to this a great many subscriD-
ions to the guarantee fund were reported,
but not having been officially turned III
were not announced. The interest OF the
public generally in the matter was made
evident by the reports of chairmen of sub
committees. Three of the men who have
been soliciting the guarantee fund report
ed that they had not asked a single man
to take q pledge but what he had done so,
and the experience was in most cases that
they were glad to be given an opportunity
to help the carnival. Also a spirit of
liberality has been shown in giving prizes
for the grotesque parade, Chairman Seguin
reporting that he solicited prizes from thir-
teen merchants and had obtained prizes
without effort from twelve of them.
THE FLOWER PARADE.
The progress of the flower parade is very
satisfactory. The carnival officials have
secured the services of j. A. German, who
originated the flower parades in Santa
Barbara, Cal, where natural flowers are
used. He is TO have charge of this parade,
and all wishing TO enter vehicles. by con-
sulting him at headquarters, Will be sup
piled with sketches and advice as to an
effective display. Mr.. German will also
devise a system of general decoration,
using the colors adopted for the carnival
last year. His long experience in this work
is highly valued by the committee. His
work was conspicuous at the worlds fair
and in many flower parades in various
parts of the country, at the New Orleans
Mardi Gras, and his latest achievement
was the magnificent decoration of the
catafalque for President Mckinley at Can
ton, ..
The officers are rejoicing to know that
the same railroad rates that were secured
last year would obtain again this year.
The local passenger agents have recon-
mended that fares from all points be one
and one-third for the round trip during the
that they be one fare for the round trip.
This is a highly satisfactory arrangement,
and Will doubtless be approved by the
Central Traffic Association. One of the
added features for the Enclosure is the
japanese village. This troupe, known as
Kitamura's, was a distinct hit and one of
the most profitable entertainments at the
Cincinnati Carnival and many other points.
1t includes fifteen performers, who do aero
batic feats, jugglery and balancing. The
company includes men, women and Chill
dren, and their marvellous performances
are expected to be one Of the Midway
hits.
SCHEME OF DECORATION.
The scheme of public decoration will be
largely along the line of last year. per-
haps more extensively, but not more ex-
pensive. Joseph a. Rink has been made
chairman of the committee on decorations.
The material now on hand is regarded as
abundant, and a great portion of it was
used for the decoration Of the monument
which cannot be used this year. The deco
ration will include much side work, as well
as cross work, in the streets, and abundant
electrical effects. Committees were ap-
pointed to take charge Of the blocks that
are to be decorated. a committee was also
appointed to arrange for a partial suspen-
sion of the schools during carnival week.
The horse-shOw feature, which il was
originally intended To have on Wednesday
on Capitol venue has grown into such
proportions that IL is likely that Washing
ton Park viii be used and the event
changed to Friday. This means tina some
new features will be added for Wednesday
afternoon. Negotiations are in progress for
the use of Newly Oval for the Pain spec
taCle. This pyrOtechnical show is the one
on which the Pain company lavishes its
best efforts. and the four performances
represent all that is advanced I'm pyrotech-
meal displays, with many new features
that were introduced at the Pan-American
exhibit.
capt. Jacob Fox. Of the w. f. English
Zouaves, has rendered the services of the
company for the entire week. This organf-
cation has a reputation for effective
zcuave drilling and in the grotesque parade
Will give cOmical reproductions OF wall
scaling and other features. The directors
viii give the organization conspicuous work
during the entire week. The Cincinnati
Geological Garden has offered indianapolis
ar elephant for carnival week. The eJe-
plant is a childrens pet. being used ex-
clusively TO ride them and the directors
will make use OF the animal if they can
provide for his care here.
4 kentucky RequisitiOn.
Governor Durbin honored a requisition