The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-02
INDIANA WOMAN SEEMS TO LEAD
For THE w. r.. c. PREsI-
DENCY.
PAIR OF MINNESOTA WOMEN
ARE FAvORABI.Y MENTIONED FOR
OTHER OFFICES IN THE
NATIONAL CORPS.
STATE CORPS -HAvE QUARTERS.
tanning Their Friends From
Other Sections.

Passing through the corridors of the
different hotels yesterday afternoon
through the crowds of veterans and
their families, confused by the babel of
voices, dazzled by the sight of glitter
ing badges and the gay colors Of flags
and bunting, the Importance of the en-
campment was realized in it's full ex-
tent. Across almost every door huge
banners mark the headquarters of
some department Of the different or
CARNATIONS. The parlor on the first
floor of the Ryan hotel, opposite the
staircase, is occupied by the women of
the w. r. G. national organization. It
was crowded all day yesterday by
crowds of women and men from all
over the country. Very little business
was accomplished or attempted, the
day being fully occupied with intro
auctions, registrations and discussions.
A council meeting, for the purpose of
examining the books, collecting bills,
ETC., was held yesterday afternoon, at
which the national officers presided.
These. with the exception Of the treas
urer,- Mrs. Bagley, who arrived Mon
day, arrived yesterday morning. Mrs.
Turner, the president, and the secre-
tary, Mrs. Reid, came with the Massa-
chusetts delegation at z a. M, and
were busy all day, attending recep-
tons. meeting friends and answering
questions about the convention to be
held the latter part of the week.
Among the ladies who were present at
the rooms yesterday were Mrs. H. L..
Foster, past national president: Mrs.
e. HI. Milham, chief Of the staff, whom
1t is rumored will be considered for
senior vice president; Mrs. Charlotte
j. Cummings, past department presi-
dent of Pennsylvania; Mrs Henry
Hasenwinkle, Minnesota department
president, and Mrs. Ellen Walker. The
reporter overheard a conversation be-
tween two prominent women as to
proposing Mrs. Salisbury, of Minneap-
oils for senior vice president She was
spoken OF very highly. Mrs. Hilte, of
Indiana, Is most talked Of for presi-
dent. Another bit Of business which
will be attended to in the convention,
Is the discussion as to the advisability
OF semi-annual, or quarterly reports.
The difference Of opinion in the mat
ter is great. some thinking the more
frequent reports bring the members
more closely together; others that it is
unnecessary and a waste of time. A
large book which stood on a table in
the prettily deeorateds parlor was rap
idly filling with Names and will proba-
bly, be quite full before the end of the
week. rsg ,ess -sr
MINNESOTA.
The headquarters of the Minnesota
department OF the w. r. G. are in the
senate chamber of the state capitol,
Whlcn Is eIaborately decorated for the
occasion. The chamber is In charge of
ten different aides of the department.
some Of whom are present there each
day. The president, Mrs. Hasenwinkle.
and the other officers were occupied
yesterday with the decorations of the
Central Presbyterian church, where
the convention will be held 1t is hoped
that Mrs Hasenwinkle will run for an
office this year in the national con-
vention.
WISCONSIN.
Wisconsin w. r. G. headquarters
room 27S Ryan hotel were filed yes
terday with a throng Of excited and
interested people. The president, Mrs.
Lucinda Birchand, occupied a seat at
small table and was busy all day
receiving visitors. Senior Vice Presi-
dent Mrs. Emma A. Herrick arrived
Monday. The Junior vice is unfortun-
ately not here Mrs. Algeria Damunth
and Mrs. E. Sheel, secretary and treas
urer, were present during the day,
and Mrs. P. r. Craig, past national
president and counselor, from Viroqua,
and Mrs. E. Little, chaplain from
Portage. The main body started from
Milwaukee yesterday morning and ar
rived last night, but those mentioned
preceded them. The president has been
treasurer Of the department for four
years and secretary for one and is a
woman of ability.
NORTH DAKOTA.
A large number Of delegates, 200 or
more, from North Dakota, have their
headquarters at Hotel Ryan, Room 100.
They arrived yesterday morning. The
officers are: Mrs. K. G. Vallandigham,
president, from Valley City; Jennie
Ball, senior vice president; Martha
Bigelow, Junior vice past presi-
dent; Mrs Josephine Folsom,
Fargo; Mrs. Matte Ehrman, de-
partnent secretary, and Jessie Gordon,
treasurer. They will hold reception
today from 6 to in their headquarters.
Yesterday was occupied with regristra-
ton and visiting.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
About 1,5Oo members Of the South
Dakota delegation of w. r. G. are 10
Gated In Room 124, Hotel Ryan. A large
bunting flag is hung across one corner
and other decorations are expected
They will have a candidate for national
chaplain. Mrs. A. M. Picker, wife OF
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