The Ottawa free trader., 1890-01-04

counts, vouchers, etc, of the head Of
ticers of the Modern WOOdmen OF
/ America for the purpose OF ascertain
inc the truth of certain charges and
accusations made 10y the Doctor. This
examination covered the transactions
of the order for the past five years,
during which time probably Il million
dollars or more has passed through
the hands of the head consul and head
clerks, and, although made hurredly,
was conducted with Il wonderful de-
gree of thoroughncSS. The report re-
cites that while some of the methods
of doing business are not aS perfect aS
they might be, the trilling shortage OF
ONLY $3.50 is satisfactory evidence OF
the honesty and ability of j. c. Root
and his subordinates, thus completely
refuting Mckinnie'S charges and vim
dicating Mr.. Root. This is regarded
bv Mr.. Roots friends and supporters
as an eXtinguiSher for DR., Mckinnie
and his alleged mares nest.
Hon. j. c. Root, formerly a resident
of Lyons, Iowa, but now Of Elgln,
ILL.,, was the founder of the order OF
the Modern Woodmen of America.
His mind conceived the plan of the
order, and his pen wrote its ritual and
ceremonies. He has held his present
, position aS head consul since the ere
alton of the order, being reelected 10y
the delegates at each succeeding meet
ing of the head camp, and Is generally
regarded 10y the membership as man
exceptionally well qualified 10y eNpe-
ricnce and education for the discharge
of the responsible duties OF his once;
; In his recent trying ordeal he has had
the unwavering support OF all VINO
: knew him intimately-nOne OF his
friends believing him guilty-and 1t is
probable there has Ecen more smoke
=, in this little controversy for the
amount of fire than was ever VIII
messed before. 1t is to 1e hoped, now
that the matter has had the legal
= sitting provided by the laws OF tne
: state of Illinois, that the order VIII
= again take on its usual steady stride,
! and 90 forward to the accomplishment
; of great and glorious ends.
Major r. c. Gibson was elected
warder at Il recent meeting or the
y Knights Tcmplar.
George IL. llaight has received a
picture of the Denver camp of Modern
WOOdmcn Of America. 1T Is ABOUT
7 two feet square, and will probably he
p framed and hung in the hall OF the
: local camp. The photo was taken ON
e me summit of pixies Peak at sunrise
= ON the dnv of September rs, 1889. |.
: : E,Iknnbprp. ,hp Gcputy head con
, c,iI is monument Houre in the
! rrnun The secretary Of the Ottawa
II camn is acquainted with him.
y The /. r. knights Of Iyth!aN llei,i
i a regular meeting 'lu"f t,r't,'iT Cnti-, ,nt
kroUHe' NIr N','Eml "l'' III rrnnt icn
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;, SHABBoNA CHAPTER NO. So
e James McManuS, Most Excellent
% HIGH Priest: W. X. Stewart, King
Il JoSeph 4. Wilson, Scribe: Thoma,
II Mackinlcy. Treasurer: ID. Batcheller
II se .retary; c. f.. Petit, Captain OF the
u iournpr: Paul TpiSSCdre. Royal Arcf
:, Captain: Gustav kneuSSl, EMaslcr 5it
II, IL Vail: \. G. Godfrey, Master 2nd YAH
y lnbn & t'nrrorln Master lSt \ all. y