The age-herald., 1901-08-28
Eleven Gases of PrOstTatiOR Among Temp|ars in Line At Louisville
 
BATNARD, OF IND,, MAY DIE
Thousands of Uniformed Marchers With Tossing Fumes Formed Magnificent SpectacIe-Cheers
 for schley, But Was Absent.

Louisville, Ky, August N.-It is esti- mated that SOO,OOO people today witnessed the parade of Knights Templar. Thirty thousand Sir Knights, in full uniform, were in line, forming an imposing spec tacle with which ito begin the twenty eighth triennial conclave. The march started at $40 a. m. and was finished at 1i30 D. m., after covering a distance of four miles.
 Tho course was protected by wires strung along the sidewalks to keep spectators back. This innovation in handling holiday crowds was considered highly successful, although a few ad- venturious spirits lodged under the wire at various points along the route when the police was not watching. The weather early was clear and cool, but by noon the heat became somewhat op- pressive and there were eleven cases of prostration. due to heat and exhaus- ton. Sir Knight Irwin Batnard of Greenville, Ind, was overcome while marching. His condition tonight was re- ported serious. The other cases were not serious.
 nCNtCWlng 0ldHU SOHdpSSSs Q A portion of the Y. M. c. A. review ing stand at Fourth street and Broad way collapsed Half dozen people sus- tained bruises. and Mrs. James Carna- han of Washington suffered broken ankle.
 The crack communicates from Chicago, Pittsburg and San Francisco attracted special attention by their magnificent appearance. Columbia commandery No. ? of Washington, D. C.. came in for wild applause all along the route, as Sir Knight Rear Admiral Schley Is a mem Der of 1t and had been expected to march with his comrades. Although he was ab- sent, at every point in the course when the Washington men appeared. the crowd took up the cry, "Schley, schley hurrah for Schley." Later. when the formal welcome to the knights was extended by Judge Parker of Louisville, acting for Governor Beckham and ex-Congressman ". c. P. Breckinridge. the mention of his name elicited applause so enthusias- tic that both speakers were compelled to stop several minutes. Colonel Breckin- ridge delivered the chief address at this function. Grand Master Lloyd respond z ed briefly.
 Given Key of the City.
 The key to the city was presented to the grand master by Mayor Weaver. It was so late when the programme was completed that there was little time for the actual business of the grand encamp- ment. Grand Recorder May discovered that there was a quorum present, spread the fact on the record, and recess till 9:30 a. tomorrow was then taken.
 Fireworks, excursions on the river and other diversions occupied the visitors to- night The following commentaries held receptions
 Kentucky Grand Commandery, Cheva- Her Bayard No. 52 of Chicago, Pittsburg NS 1, Grand Commandery of Kansas Wheeling No. 1 of Wheeling, W. Va, Grand Commandery of New Hampshire ard the Denver Commandery.
 large audience was entertained to- night at the horse show building by programme designed to show how the Southern darkey enjoys himself There was a camp meeting spectacle, cake walk and old-time melodies by chorus of 200 people The entertainment was ar ranged by Col. Will S. Hays. veteran river man.
 The Parade Starts.
 The parade started at Seventh and Main streets and moved up Main to Brock street, where officers of the grand en- eampment in carriages Joined the march CTS. Then the paraders moved up Mar ket street. Sixth street. Jefferson street, Fourth street, passing the court of honor, Chestnut street. Floyd street, Broadway, Fourth street. passing under the grand arch, Kentucky street, Third street, Hill street, Fifth street, St. James Court and to Central Park, where the parade dis banded.
 The sidewalks were a solid mass of ~spectators while every window along the course and every other vantage point was occupied to the limit The official review ing stand was at Third and Hill streets, but there were number of others at va rious points. An extra force of police kept the crowd in order and maintained . perfectly clear path for the marchers
 Magnificent Spectacle.
 The parade was magnificent spectacle of life and color. Mile after mile of toss ing plumes and band after band dis coursing stirring marches, held the crowd of spectators damned against the wires till the last knight left the ranks
 The communicates from Illinois. Penn sylvania and Indiana, numbering about 1900 each, occupied entire divisions. A de- tachment of mounted police lead the march, Grand Marshal John H. Leathers and his aides following Immediately be- hind. Then came the grand commandery of Kentucky, acting a special escort to the officers of the Grand Encampment who rode in carriages. When the grand master. Reuben H. Lloyd of California, stepped Into ms carriage. every Knight within eyesight brought their swords to s.salute." The first grand division of the parade was led by Withrop Messenger. grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. while commanderics from New York, Vermont, Virginia New Hampshire and Connecti- cut acted as aides. Arthur B. Foster, grand commander of the Grand Comman- derv of Ohio guided the second division communicates of Ohio and Maine acting as his aides. Pennsylvania Templars. headed by Thomas F.. Pennnan. their grand commander. formed the third d. vision. Y
 Then came the Indiana Templars. fol-