The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-09-09
They Have Chosen Minneapolis in the
Belief that That City Can Better
Control the Hot Weather Clerk.
THEIR ACTION A SURPRISE
Said to Have Been Influenced by
Washington's Temperature.
Col. Heiskell Makes a Vigorous Protest
Against RObbing the First Regi-
ment of Indiana of Its Prize.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-Indianapolis
was defeated this evening in her struggle
to have the next session of the Supreme
Lodge knights of Pythias and its accom-
panying encampment OF the Uniform
Rank. Minneapolis won the prize. 1t
would be difficult to say whether the In
diana or the Minnesota delegates are the
more surprised. The contest was decided
to-day as a matter of sentiment. just as
Ii was at Kansas City two years ago.
Then the select committee appointed for
the selection of the place Of meeting
unanimously recommended Louisville, but
the Supreme Lodge chose Washington
a matter of sentiment. This time the COM
mittee made no recommendation. The
truth is that up to two days ago Indian
apolis had no competitor. All the other
cities had withdrawn except Minneapolis.
which did not deem it necessary to
formally withdraw from race where
there seemed to be only one entry. The
only guarantee given by that city was
the assurance of its local commercial
bodies that if the town was selected the
order would be suitably received. There
was not the least expectation that they
would get 1t.
in the terrible heat Of the last four days.
Washington in September is trying spot
to those not accustomed to it, but even
old residents here have been almost over
come by the moist, oppressive heat of
this week. The belief that the weather of
Indianapolis might prove as hot and as
unbearable is the sole cause why that
city was not selected. This feeling arose
a day or two ago and nothing that Colonel
Heiskell or Mr. Rusie could say was
able to wipe out the fixed belief that the
weather would be too hot. Hence Mime
apolis chosen because it promises to
be cooler. The Supreme Lodge delegates
say tonight that Boston or San Francisco
would have been as promptly chosen sole
ly for reasons of temperature.
No second vote was taken. When the
name of Minneapolis was proposed two
thirds of the delegates in favor of
that city. No speeches were made The
Minneapolis men are silent because they
did not really care for the encampment
and the Indianapolis men knew that il
was useless to urge that city's claim under
the circumstances. Moreover, the heat was
so overpowering that all the delegates
were at fever heat to end the session. All
the delegates stoutly deny that the vehe-
ment speech or Colonel Heiskell this morn
ing protesting against the withdrawal of
the 500 prize from the First Indiana Regi-
ment ha" any influence against Indianap-
oils. The Indiana delegates left for home
tonight.
At the session to-day the newly-eiected
officers were installed and the following
appointed members of the Supreme tri-
bunal: George F. Seay, Tennessee, five
Iobp
years; Edward r. Graham, Alabama, three
years; Benjamin T. Chase, Maine, two
years. and Frank III. Clarke, Wyoming
one year.
The Supreme Temple Of Pythian Sisters
has changed the name of the order to
Rathbone Sisters. This change will be Off
cially promulgated at once by circular by
the supreme chief. In this way. it is said
Knights will be free to join their order.