The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-18

ARRANGING THE DEDICATION
OF THE MONUMENT.
Carrying of Flags from the ~StatehOuse
to the Monument-Other Mat
tiers Considered.

The executive committee on the dedica-
ton of the soldiers and sailors monument
did a large amount of business at the meet
ing yesterday afternoon. Capt. H. G.
Adams presided and Colonel Wilson acted
as secretary. General Carnahan, Colonel
Oran Perry and Assistant Adjutant Cen
eral Smock, of the Grand Army. were pres
ent during the session. One matter which
was settled finally was in regard 10 taking
the flags from the Statehouse TO the monu-
ment. 1t will be done by regimental de-
tails, but all other members of regiments
who desire TO march with their colors can
do so. The procession will be formed at
the south entrance 10 the S~tatehouse, under
the direction of General Carnahan. The
Knightstown Home Band has been invited
TO furnish the music. The route of march
will be short. 1T is not probable that the
afternoon parade will be formed by regi-
up the Grand Army feature, which is now
the chief veteran organization. 1t was
doubted il the law would permit the use
of the flags in the general procession. 1t
was voted to specially invite the Black
hawk naval organization to appear in the
general procession with the union jack.
1t was NOlcu lldl edCu TCSlIlSildl dSSO-
citation could take two flags from the
Statehouse.
Arrangements were made to have
placards for the flags to designate regi-
ments. and Colonel Perry was to obtain
them. The Father Matthew Boys Brigade
was invited TO join the procession. Gen.
Carnahan was given entire control of the
makeup, route and direction of the pro-
cession Thursday afternoon. Ferd a.
Meyer was present by invitation OF the
committee to advise regarding the singing
at the dedication. The German singing
organizations Of the city will be represented
by about two hundred members with a
brass instrument accompaniment of a dozen
pieces. He ave the committee other val
liable suggestions upon its request. The
chorus will sing America" "Star-spangled
Banner. Battle Hymn OF the Republic"
and a surprise piece for the close. Mr..
Bertermann gave stimate of the cost of
the decorations. Captain Bieler explained
about the fire works and was directed to
proceed. The torch-light procession and
fireworks will come off Thursday night.
The fireworks will be displayed on the
federal block, from which the buildings
have been cleared, the putting up of poles
about the monument for the purpose being
Objectionable. Architect Bohlen presented
several bids for the construction of the
platform about the monument. The bid of
the John a. Schumacher Company being
considered the most favorable. Mr.. Bohlen
was requested TO make a contract witt
him.
The platform contracted for will seat 1000
people. If the committee has funds il will
be enlarged to seat 200. A contract was
made with the English Opera House Com
pany for it's use Thursday night of the dedi-
cation. Capt. William II. Armstrong was
appointed chairman of the mi to
make a programme for and 10 generally di-
rect the vesper service, which will take
place at the monument when the march Of
the afternoon shall end. He was authorized
to appoint his associates on the committee.
Mayor Bookwalter came in and pledged
all the assistance from the police that could
be wanted. He expressed q desire to assist
in making the affair a great success. Col.
| Wilson and Il. a. Smith were made a COM
mittee to give out not over fifty tickets to
the stand to working newspaper men
known to belong to the daily press.
The purpose of the is to make
Thursday night the brilliant ending of the
occasion by camp fires and fireworks. The
railroads. which have made a cent-a-mile
rate, will hold their special trains until a
late hour.
Many orders have been received by Col.
Perry to reserve official badges. but this
will not be done. Those who desire badges
must remit the price, which is 81, with )
cents for postage if sent by mail.
The executive committee is highly graft
fed with the progress already made, de-
claring that the success of the affair is now
assured. The next meeting will be held
Thursday, April "a. at 2 o'clock.