The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-23
Barbaric Carnival Will Take
Place in Government Plaza
This Evening.
DAY FULL OF SPECIAL EVENTS.
Drills, Music, Song, Games and
Midsummer Gayety to Con
clude With Growing Sight
in Evening Cool.

In a natural ampitheater OF vast proper
items and surrounded by majestic and
beautiful buildings in the soft glow of a
summer twilight. the second congress of
savage tribes will be held this evening at
$50.
This spot is the plaza in front OF the
Government building and from the broad
fight of steps. the elevated podium and
the great ramps which curve up the build
iHgs thousands of spectators may view in
comfort and shade the strange dances and
the savage ceremonials.
From the broad loggias of the palaces
OF Liberal Arts and Mines and Metallur-
gy. which flank the plaza to the north and
south. many more. thousands may view
the novel sight.
AT the less elaborate event of last Sat
urday in the Plaza ST. Louis but a
comparatively limited number of specta-
tors were enabled to see the gathering of
primitive peoples there because the plaza
and all of its surroundings were on the
same level.
At the congress this evening all of the
motely crew of savages will be present
in their gayest raiment. and in holiday
mood will figure in roles that their ad-
mifers had not hitherto suspected them
capable of.
The Anus. those solemn and amiable
abortgfnes of Japan, will lead the dance.
The head bear hunter and his companions
ali champion bear hunters. will dance
the weird bear dance OF their race.
The Pa~tagonian giants. whose vocal
powers have hitherto been an unknown
quantity to Fair visitors. will be heard
for the first time caroling a rollicking
huntins chorus. Their repertory includes
pygmtes and African canmhals from the
Congo will hold forth in a war dance. The
Wild symbolic ceremony which precedes
the sacrifice of a human victim to their
goo Will be given with a realism which
Will chase the cold chills down the spines
Of spectators. Guards, will be on hand to
prevent them from making it too realis-
10 the rhythm of the tom-toms and the
whoops OF the bucks. the Sioux will dance
Their war dance. with spear. tomahawk
! wealth of feathers and paint that a
brave delight In. In the savage carnival
OF dance and song will Join the kwakiutl
lean Coeopas and all the many tribes of
United States savage wards.
The drill with the great seacoas guns
south terrace of the Government building.
Will be given by the United States Sea-
coast Artillery Company from 4:ao to. :. T.
m. The drill will show in every feature
how the United States coast would be de-
tended from the attacks of a hostile fleet.
At 4:3o p m: will be held a drill in ath-
Ieties and wall scaling by the battalion Of
philippine Scouts on their parade ground
in the Philippine reservation. This drill
ana the dress parade to follow It will be
in honor Of the Board of Philippine Conn
missioners. Whole companies will be
thrown over two board fences twelve and
fifteen feet high IN wonderfully quick time.
Inc exercises of Butts manual will also
be given to music. An exceptional feature
OF the drill will be exercises with bolo
knives.
In this drill the Scouts will wear drab
battalion will march to the parade ground
in dress uniform of immaculate white
duck, each man wearing a white pith he'll
met. -.
Swift's Mission Brigade will hold a prize
drill in Plaza st. Louis from $50 to $40
p: M. The Twenty-sixth Infantry Ban
stand southeast of the Government build
ing from 4:S0 to 5:3o p. m. -,
4 great massed band concert will be
m. Fanciuilfs Band. Wells Band and the
Boston Ban will take part, making an
aggregate of $50 pieces. First each band
panied by the official ~organist, Charles
Galloway; on the great organ.
structed. will be again dedicated at 2 ..
m. The programme of speakers Includes
some OF the ~best-known men in the coun-
try.
The Y. NJ. C. A. tent clubhouse will be
opened with appropriate ceremonies at
las p. m. This structure Is situated west
Of the Alaskan building and Is Intended
to be a place OF rest and recreation for
the soldiers who camp on the grounds.
These are the special events which will
make the day of extraordinary interest.
5nf they are only additions to the spleni
find every building open, every process
exhibit in full operation. every conces-
Cfnn ready IN rACatva than avarU fnt1rfnfO
In faci everything In full swing