The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-05
K. OF P. ENCAMPMENT.
1t VIII Not BE Postponed ON Account
of the War.

Circulars have been sent out by the
knights of Pythias executive committee,
which is arranging for the encampment to
be held here in August, denying emphati-
cally reports which have been circulated by
mischievousi busybodies to the effect that
the encampment will be postponed ac-
count of the war. Nothing of the kind -iisss-
contemplated On the contrary, the COM
mittee asserts that the prospects are most
bright, the financial. committee, which is
raising subscriptions, having met with the
most liberal treatment from indianapolis
business men, who look on the encampnent
being of particular advantage to the
city in the way of advertising.
r. L. c.. White, of Nashville, Tenn, 5.
K. r. S. Of the order, and Grand Chan
cellor Henry, of Winchester, have been in
the city for week arranging for hotel ac-
commodations for the Supreme Lodge and
for its headquarters. The Denison Hotel has
of the Supreme Lodge will be held in the
Chamber of Representatives, Statehouse.
While here Mr.. Henry conferred further
with the executive committee. relative to
prizes to be offered the subordinate lodges
which attend the encampment in some dis
tinctive uniform and participate in the
grand street parade Great interest Is being
manifested by lodges of the State In this
feature. Active work in the matter OF pro-
viding comfortable lodging and boarding
places for the throngS that are expected
to attend the encampment is being done by
canvassers. Citizens who can offer accom-
modationS are requested to make the fact
known. Circulars have been sent out ana
their return is asked at once that rosters
of accommodations may be prepared.
A souvenir publication Is to be made con-
tanning interesting facts concerning the en-
campment and the city. 1t is to be pleasing
ly illustrated. 1t will be issued under the
direction and by authority of the executive
committee. A contract has been let fok the
work. The committee announces that Eolic~
itors who are authorized to take advertis-
ing matter for publication In the official
souvenir will be provided with proper Gre
dentials Word has reached the committee
indicating that some irresponsible persons
have talked about getting out unofficial SOU
mittee. at Cincinnati, had similar troubis
and published warning against the unau-
thorized publication.
The site for the encampment of the Uni
form Rank has been selected. 1t will lie
north of Fall creek, between Meridian street
and Central avenue, and will extend far
north as Twenty-ninth street. Twenty
eighth street will be the principal means Of
access to the camp Outline maps are now
being made for distribution. They Will show
of interest in the city. The grounds are
sufficiently large to permit tents sufficient for
20 coo men to be pitched Water mains and
electric cables will be laid into the camp
to supply water and light Street car facis-
tiles are regarded as particularly good. The
grounds are well shaded General Carna-
hans headquarters will be near the south
west corner and the Indiana brigades will
be located on the east side, facing Central
avenue. Near the center of the camp the
headquarters Of the executive committee
will be established Reports that have come
indicate the attendance will be fully up 70
expectation.