The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-06


speaking which had been arranged for.
The place chosen was in South Riverside
and the speakers stand was surrounded
by people interested in the doings of the
day.
Mayor Ross was first announced by
Mr.. VIII Beatty, master Of ceremonies
Mayor Ross in a very pleasant manner
told Of the appreciation of the people of
Wichita in being honored by the visit of
the Woodmen Of he.world.
He was followed by Governor Stanley,
who spoke briefly of the fraternal move
ment and Of the immense good done by
the different organizations. He told Of
his appreciation Of being honored in
speaking to the visitors and to the people
Of Wichita on such an occasion The
remarks of the governor were enthusiast
tically received.
]. W. Kaiser Of Fort Scott, the presi-
dent Of the Log Rolling association.
made a short address following Governor
Stanley. He explained the idea in regard
to the log rolling and Of the significance
to the members Of the organization of
the Woodmen of the World. The benefit
derived from the meeting of the different
menbers Of the various camps. can not be
brought about by any better method ac-
cording to the ideas of Mr.. Kaiser He
briefly told Of the Woodmen order and of
what they are doing in this country. The
order has not been long established, but
has gained many members in short
time.
Sovereign Commander ]. c. Root, the
head of the Woodmen OF the World. was
announced by Mr.. Beatty, and made
short address concerning the different
phases Of Woodmen ideas. Mr. Root
stated that he was glad TO have visited
Wichita and glad to have had an oppor-
tunity Of meeting with representatives
of its people. He complimented the peo-
pie Of Wichita and it's mayor on the
beautiful appearance Of the city. Not
only were his compliments named to the
city, but to the state as well, and Gov
ernor Stanley received his share Of men
ton.
Mr.. Root has been IN a number Of fra
ternal organizations. He wwas active in
the Modern WOodmen of America and in
several other orders. He stated why he
preferred the Woodmen of the World and
based his preference on figures and facts.
Mr.. John T. Yates Of Omaha, sovereign
clerk Of the Woodmen Of the World,
spoke for a short time on fraternal Or
ders. His remarks were on the idea of
fraternal orders and insurance and of the
immense amount Of good done by them
in the United States. He told something
Of the growth Of the Woodmen in a short
time and Of what the order was doing.
Selections from the different bands were
hart ba ND
the afternoon in the park was an enjoy
able one. Immediately after the close of
the program the officials of the Woodmen
lodges were taken for drive over the
parks and through the city, lead by
Mayor Ross. The gentlemen were all en-
thusastic over the appearance of Wich- |
ita
A large portion of the crowd Of people |
which visited the parks enjoyed rides
over the city on the street cars after the
Many of the visitors were in
attendance at the Market Fair and took |
in the races.
In the evening the visitors were out for |
the band concert. AT Garfield hall the |
sxemplifcation of the different Woodmen |
degrees was put on by team with much |
many Woodmen in attendance.
Several candidates were taken into the !
ocal lodge and were given an oppor-
-unity of having the degrees worked out |
oy the visiting teams.
All of the special trains were scheduled |
70 leave the city at Il o'clock last night |
Ind at that time the eXcursionists were al
he depots ready to leave for their homes. |
rhe entire day passed off without any I
serious accident and discord and was one
ong to be remembered in Woodmen cir
les.
1t was commonly remarked yesterday
hat the Woodmen of The World haa evil
lently had wondrous growth, Judging
rom the membership reported il TIE
-arious cansps. Such has been tie case.
only a few years ego the Woodmen of
he World movement was started and to-
lay there are many camps in every STATE
n the Union.
Nj Chas Weik. who has been the
hartman of the board Of managers, has
,een one of the busiest men in the city,
nd through his efforts the affair IF yes
erday was such success. he has had
barge Of all of the arrangements and
rom morning until late at nigh. las
sbored 10 make the log rolling some
hing TO be long remembered in southern
To one who has not been initiated in
he mysteries of railroad. rates, adveryis-
ag the work in the position ne has just
cid would be a vacation MIR. Weik viii
axe short vacation in Colorado rs soon
s the last business Of the log rolling IS
losed up.
There were number OF representatives
ere yesterday working hard for ,he 10
alton OF the log rolling for the coming
ear. The association viii Announce
-ithin a few days just where the location
,ul be Emp0rls is anxious TO have the
ana her. people were here with
,tters from the city officials and Com
lercjaI Club and local camps Of the
Voodmen trying 10 get the movement
lr their town on a fair start. The mat
+ viii probably he decided al ne aext
the officials OF the association.
FUNERAL AT NINE O'CLOCK
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