Great Industrial Parade, Muncie, Indiana

GREAT INDUSTRIAL PARADE.

IN FACT THE GREATEST EVER GIVEN

IN THE MAGIC CITY.

Manufacturers, Business men, Orders,

Organized Labor, and Citizens

Take Part in It.

The immense parade began to move about 10:30 o'clock this morning. It was the longest procession that ever moved through the streets of Muncie. Though an accurate estimate is not able to be made, conservative persons say that it was not shorter than three miles. It was more than an hour and a half in passing a given point.

The first in line of march was a platoon of six mounted police. Next came Chief Shepp of the fire department who was followed by six wagons from the two departments. The City band in full uniform preceded the 15 mounted Elks who came next. Then, in the place of honor, came 94 members of Muncie Lodge of Elks in their white caps. They were followed by the Muncie Driving club, 17 members in number, all in the club's uniform and driving their race horses to rubber-tired vehicles. The open cabs came next. In the first of these was Mr. Beissenherz of the Indianapolis lodge. Judge Shipley, Dr. Smith, and John Smith of this city. The second carriage contained John Galvin, of Cincinnati, the Grand Exalted Ruler of the Lodge of Elks; Daniel Watson, the district deputy; Warren Emerson and Captain Ritter of this city. In the third carriage were Congressman Cromer and Mr. Will Youse. The fourth contained Mayor Tuhey, Col. Deitach, chief of Cincinnati police; P. P. Busch and Clarence Rusey.

The Wren band of Indianapolis with 15 pieces headed the Indianapolis Lodge of Elks No. 13. The Indianapolis lodge had 28 marching members. The Soldiers' Home band of Marion with its 23 pieces was at the head of the Marion Lodge of Elks, a lodge that had 75 men in line, closely rivaling the Muncie lodge itself. The Elwood band of 17 pieces and the 42 Elwood Elks which it preceded attracted attention on account of its mascot, a goat, "Colonel," appropriately decorated.

The industrial part of the procession was by far the largest display of its kind ever seen here. It seemed that every merchant, industry, lodge, and organization of every kind was represented. Dozens of unique exhibits were seen. In many instances floats extensively decorated were in line.

The following industries, lodges, and secret societies were represented in this feature: London clothing store, twelve young colored men under flashy umbrellas; Jim Key, educated horse; union hand laundry wagon; Kirk Bros.' $10,000 band; Woodard steam dye wagons; High Steet Sanitarium; Shideler's grocery; T. J. Ault and Sons, two fruit wagons; E. B. Steck, flour and feed; E. B. Rosenthall, confectioner; S. D. Hastings, grocery; Jung Brewing Co.; C. A. Cropper, grocer; wagon load of vehicle wheels from Muncie Wheel Co.; George Keiser and Co., mill supplies; I. Shane, ice cream; E. J. Hickson, home furnishings; Naomi Lodge, an exceptionally fine float; Ned Howe, "Of Course;" Whiteley bakery; D. F. Lance, furniture; Standard Oil Co.; Jos. Barth, grocer; American Wringer Co., four wagons; High street mills; McNaughton, a fine carpet float and three wagons; Glasscock Bros., baby jumpers, swings, washing machines, etc.; Roy Coffeen's messenger service; Union Dye works; four decorated wagons for Hickman Bros.; Shinkle Drug Co.; Jones and Adams grocery; R. Scott, hardware; Hemingray Glass company, large glass jars; C. C. Personette, pianos; A. W. St. John, cigars; Palace meat market; Lon Handley, grocer; D. A. McLain, dentist; Power & Foorman, mill supplies; H. C. Kleis, jeweler; Muncie Music Co., (3) wagons; Larmore Bros., ice cream; W. R. Wright, grocer; Cottage Laundry, four wagons; Muncie Builders' Supply Co., four wagons; A.& P. Tea Co., two wagons; H. E. Laugdon, grocer; B. H. Barnes, fish market; Ricksberg Cigar factory; Sentinel, Indianapolis; Indiana Bridge Co.; Morning News, tally-ho; J. T. Warner, expert decorator; Nelson & Miller, planing mill; J. H. Williamson, flour and feed; A. N. Shuttleworth, five wagons; Keller, Fudge & Co., float; Kentucky Shoeing Shop, float; Hinkley's confections; Kimball Music Co.; Potter & Moffitt, ambulance; R. Meeks & Sons, ambulance; Muncie Carpet Cleaning works; M. J. Meeks, furniture; Armour & Co.

The Exposition Circuit Company led by Zat Zam and Recardo, Mexican cowboys, throwers and jugglers followed by the famous Waldorf Astoria, Hungarian and Gypsey band under the management of Habaak Katsol. Following these came Japanese in national costume, Mexican theatre, containing one of the oldest men now living, streets of Cairo and Turkish theatre, led by Dillopoluin Alexander, with swordsmen, knife throwers, and acrobats; Labella Ross, oriental dancer; representation of the dog show museum; German village with Tyrolean singers; camels, etc.

H. S. cadets, 26 men; Canton Muncie No. 4, I. O. O. F., 21 men; Canton Newbauer No. 45, of Cambridge City; Welcome Lodge U. R. K. of P., No. 61, 22 men; Silver Shield, 16 men; Alexandria Lodge, K. of P., 16 men; St. Lawrence cadets, 29; Chieftan's League, 22; Red Men's lodge, 150; Red Men's band, 16 pieces; Indiana band, 18 pieces; A. F. G. W. U., reception committee, 24 men; carpenters' and joiners' union No. 592, 126 men; A. F. G. W. U., three unions, 250 men, G. G. B. A., No. 12, 120 men; American Agents Association, 36 men; B. P. and D. A., No. 65, 37 men; Iron moulders' Union, No. 77, 80 men; O. P. I. A., 16 men; Building laborers' Association.