The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-02
THE FINAL PARADE PLANS
An ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Unionists VIII BE Fined for Not TAX
ing Part I'm the Denomination
At the Fair Grounds.

The Labor day committee held a big
meeting in Central Labor Union Hall yes
terday morning TO hear the final reports
OF the subcommittee. The work assigned to
these committees has been thoroughly gone
over and their reports were highly satisfac-
tory 10 the general committee. The most
talked of feature yesterday was the parade
this morning, which promises to be the big
gest street demonstration organized labor
has made in indianapolis since 1880,
If not the largest ever held here.
Nearly every union in the city has
been trying to provide some sort
Of uniform. principally in the way of
caps. hats and shirts or shirtwaists. The
demand has been so great that many of
the unions were unable to thus equip them
selves. as none of the Indianapolis houses
was able to furnish the needed articles that
were exclusively union made.
To swell the ranks of the unions in the
parade some have levied fine of s. on each
member who refuses to turn out. The
United Brewery Workers. the Agents
Union and the Painters and Decorators
have notified all of their members that they
will be fined 81 for not marching in the
parade. Nearly all Of the unions will call
respective halls to ascertain who is absent.
The Carpenters Union, one of the largest
in the city. will turn out with $50 members
in caps and shirtwaists. The Beer Drivers
Union and the Ice Drivers Union will be
mounted. The parade will start promptly
at $3.50 o'clock and Grand Marshal Roster
has notified all unions that If they are not
ready TO march at that time they will not
and will have to fall in behind. The unions
will assemble at their halls at o'clock
and be in line in their respective divisions
at o'clock
AT THE FAIR GROUNDS.
The programme at the fair grounds will
begin promptly at 80 in the afternoon with
drill by the English Zouaves in front of
the grand stand. Following this will be the
address of the day by Lew Wallace. jr.
This will be the only speech made. The
committee also decided that no speech
making in the corners will be allowed.
One element Of the Labor day committee
wished to have a Socialist speak, but the
speaking committee silent on the sub
ject yesterday morning. which means that
no socialistic oratory will be allowed, either
on the official programme or on the
grounds.
Following the address of Mr.. Wallace the
races will begin and then the other features
Of the programme. including balloon as
cension and parachute leap. The balloon
will be across the race course from the
grand stand so that the spectators may
see without leaving their seats. There will
also be dancing during the afternoon.
The baby show, if diligent search for
babies counts for anything, will be sue
cess so far as numbers and variety GO
Yesterday Grand Marshal Roster, who is
also assistant chairman of the amusement
committee, announced that the color line
would not be drawn and he has been
spending considerable time looking up col
ored babies for the contest. One of the
judges is President NJ. T. Butler of the
general committee. He is a bachelor and
on this account the committee has figured
that he will be able TO give impartial de-
cisions, having never been influenced or
preJudiced by any particular baby talent
The other judges are Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs
Feltman, Miss Lille Fredericks and Miss
Nellie Landers. 1t is said carriage will
be provided TO convey the judges to places
of safety Immediately after their decisions.