The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-28
Major General Carnahan, of the Uni
form Rank. i'm Command of the
Invading Forces.
DRESS PARADE LAST NIGHT
BRIEF SPEECHES BY MAYBURY
CARNAHAN AND OTHERS.
No sMOngrel Type of Americanism'
Advocated by knights of Pyth-
sas-The khOrassans.

DETROIT, Aug. 27.-Major General James
r. Carnahan assumed formal command of
the tenth biennial encampment of the
Uniformed Rank knights of Pythias at
$50 o'clock this evening in the presence of
the several divisions OF his command and
a throng of spectators. The various bri-
gades and separate regiments in camp were
drawn up for the ceremony in dress parade
formation on the Boulevard facing the
major-generals headquarters the field of
ficers at the front center. The men Stood
however, in closer order than is common
in dress parades. General Carnahan was
stationed at the edge of the rise of ground
on which his headquarters are located
his numerous staff ranged along on either
side. With the major general stood Mayor
Maybury, G. Lusk, of Bay City, grand
chancellor of the Michigan Pythians; MEM
bers of the local executive committee and
Thomas G. Sample, supreme chancellor of
the knights of Pythias. Most of the spec
tators were massed along the embankment
on the opposite side of the boulevard in
the rear of rows of red-plumed white he'll
NETS of the knights.
The ceremonies began with an address
of welcome by Mayor Maybury. The mayor
assured the knights that if any of them
should be in need of a hostage he himself
would cheerfully act as such. Said he: 1--WE
surrender to you here and now and turn
over to you not only Inis camp, but the
whole town" Mayor Maybury congratu-
lated the knights upon the fact that knight
not war, but kindliest purposes. courtesy
mended the Pythians upon the fact that so
many of them had responded to their coun-
try's latest call to arms and rendered such
distinguished service. Grand Chancellor
Lusk, in the absence of Governor Pingree,
presented a welcome in behalf of the State
and DR.. r. l.. Cunningham, chairman of
the local Pythian committee, did likewise.
Supreme Chancellor Sample, responding
said that the Uniformed Rank must be
given most of the credit for the marvellous
growth of Pythianism. He praised the
military branch because of the fact that
alongside of the never-defeated American
flag flies the tri-color of the Pythians
Both have been now taken across the water
and both are to stay there"
General Carnahan said: ION behalf of
the men of the grand loyal army of Pyth-
ianism, who have sworn to be all that is
honorable and just accept this command
and its honor Many of our men who took
the triple oath of honor. justice and loyalty
three years ago found places by the side of
many generals, also Pythians, during the
ensuing conflicts. When humanity needed
a defender we have volunteered for that
defense, and we have stood for the grand
doctrine of Americanism No mongrel type
of Americanism, however; no German
Americanism, -Americanism, or any,
thing of that kind, but just AElericanism." !"
Following the speeches large American
flag was hoisted up the headquarters flag
staff and cannon doomed out salutes the
field officers rejoined their commands and
all marched 10 quarters TO the confusing
sounds from several brass bands
The principal formal events this evening
were receptions in the Masonic Temple
held by the supreme representatives and
officers of the Rathbone and Pythian Sis
ters The downtown illuminations shone
over a great throng of Pythian visitors and
ladies.
The dramatic Order Knights of Khoras-
san held meeting, exemplifed a new
ritual and elected the following officers:
Imperial prince, John A. Hinsey, Chicago;
basha, Frank a. Clarke. Detroit: kadi, w.
d. Hadheld. Peoria; secretary. Fl. w. Beld-
ing. St Louis; treasurer, {. b. Fraze, Gar
den Grove, Ia; adool, ID. F. Summer. Char
lotte, n. c.. ikfir. j. p. Way, Chicago;
inestec. w. A. Frazer, Dallas, Tex; sublime
venerable prince. F. E. Duncan. Des
Moines, Ia
Sessions OF the Supreme Lodge begin to-
morrow. One OF the most actively discussed
questions is the candidacy of Supreme
Chancellor Sample for reelection a very
strong sentiment is developing TO Continue
the custom of rotation in Office and elect
Vice Chancellor Fethers of Wisconsin,
chief officer. The spectacular feature of
tomorrow win be the grand parade.