Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-31
WITH THE PYTHIANS, Toronto Brigade's Union Jack
 Causes Comment.
AN ALABAMTAN HON0RED
Albert Steinhart Was Elected Supreme Prelate-Indianap-
 oils Next Meeting Place.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30. 0.-Indianapolis will be the place selected for the biennial encampment of the Knights of Pythias in 1896. This has been practically decided through the withdrawal of the other con testants for the honor, Boston and Minne- apolis. Notwithstanding the failure of the railroad companies to make low rates to Washington, 70, GOO people have visited the city since the pythian encampment began. About two-thirds of these were Pythians and their friends.
 In the big parade on Thursday the To- ronto division of the Uniform Rank carried British flag, and this has been one of the principal topics of comment among the Pythiaus from this side of the line. Major General Carnahan, commander in chief of ahe Uniform Rank, is a staunch supporter of the action of the Canadians. He says there is not division in the order more loyal to it's interests and which takes 8 more active part in it's affairs. This Is the fourth consecutive encampment which this particular Toronto division has attended. General Carnahan says 1t was perfectly proper for them to carry the Union Jack. and he holds that 1t would have been just as proper for the Canadians to have ob- jected when, at the encampment ln To- ronto in 1886, all the divisions carried the Stars and Stripes.
 The supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias at its morning sessien today elected officers for the ensuing term of two years. Walter B. Richie of Lima, O., was pro noted from supreme vice chancellor to su- preme chancellor, and he was succeeded as supreme ce-chancellor by Phil T. Col grove of Hastings, Mich.
 Albert Steinhardt of Alabama was made supreme prelate.
 Dr, R. l.. c. White of Tennessee, who has held the office for many years, was re- elected to be supreme keeper of records and seals.
 Thomas G. Samples of Pen nsylvania, who was some time ago appointed to i'll the vacancy of supreme master of exchequer, caused by the failure of MT Wiley of VII mil gton, Del. !, which created deficiency of some S70,000, was elected to fill that office for the full term.
 A. D. Gardinere of New York was made supreme master -at-arms.
 Mir. James Moulson of New Brunswick was elected supreme master of the inner guard, while John w. Thompson of Wash ington, D. O.. was made supreme master of the outer guard.
 John A. Hinsey of Wisconsin was made chairman. of the board of control.
 All of the officers were elected unani- mously with the exception of Phifsp T. Colgrove as supreme vice chancellor. Some opposition to bis election was manifested, but after briefdebate he was victorious by a vote of 99 to IA.
 Memorial services were held at brigade headquarters today in memory of Past Su- preme Chancellor Shaw. Brigadier Gen. eral Holsey of Wisconsin delivered a brief address, eulogizing MT. Shaw as a Pythian and member of congress. The Wisconsin division of knights attended in body. The Monroe band rendered appropriate selec- tions.
 The Uniform Rank of Pythians was in- spected and reviewed in the White lot this afternoon by Major General Schofield of the army. Notwithstanding the fact that the review was a repetition of that of yes- terday, a large and enthusiastic crowd with esscd it. The knights were in their full dress uniforms and made an excellent showing.