The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-14
Whitenlan,

WCrk along IN excellent 1aSnlOn. Every
moment of time was utilized to save the
necessity of night session and the re-
suits of the days work were rather hap
Ply in their conclusion
st. Paul asked for nothing, but got
quite share of the honorS on account
of its modesty Many of the predictions
made In these columns yesterday proved
true. The contest for the endorsement
for head physician was the only note
worthy one of the day, and the Slayton
man won out in canter on the first bal
lot. Ben Smith had not the slightest OPP
position for reimbursement for the board
OF head directors the proposition going
through with a rush and hurrah 1t
was the sense Of the meeting to put for
ward the best timber in the order and
that idea prevailed. Not the slightest
feeling of bitterness was developed in
any of the contests.
MORNING SESSION.
It was 1920 a. m. before the gavel in
the hands of State Consul Whiteman
called to order the state convention of
Modern Woodmen of America, but bust
ness was expedited from the start, and
little time was lost in debate or Skin
mishing. The state consul Immediately
appointed his committees, as follows:
On Credentials-F. H. Wall, c. L. Todd,
NJ Rea, D. O'Connell, NJ. Cogwin, J.
l. \.
Resolutions-T. B. KnatvoId, w. r.
Hodges, II. B. Brooks, H. A. Monroe, 8.
Barton, W. T.. Callaglhan. P. Renne.
Order of B9siness--A. D. Tolleffson, J.
r e. Peterson, M. c. Schoneberger, c.
II. Ridley.
State Consul Whiteman's report, while
somewhat lengthy, was received with
marked attention and some applause
He reviewed the growth to the order
Which had gained in membership over all
competitors at the ratio of three to one
and congratulated the; delegates with
having, so large an organization. He
also spoke briefly of the remarkable
growth of the order during the past two
years, during which time Minnesota
gained 1858 beneficial members, making
an increase Of go per cent, a record not
equalled by any state in the jurisdiction
of the order. Mr.. Whiteman paid
glowing tribute to State Deputy w. H
Dawson and his efficient staff of workers,
to whose labors in the field of organizing
was due the growth of nearly one-half
of the new membership. Mr.. Whiteman
spoke in appropriate terms of the work
OF DR.. McCollom as head physician; and
also commended the efficient labors of
Head Director Smith and suggested his
retention in this important position.
Mr.. Whitemau pointed out the fact that
st. Paul and Minnesota were to entertain
the next head camp session. next June,
and recommended to the delegates a call
ing of per capita assessment of 5 cents
on each member in the state, the amount
thus raised to be contributed to the head
camp committee towards defraying the
expenses, and believed that the state at
large was as much interested in the sue
cess Of the event as St Paul. He also
urged the membership of Minnesota to
turn out in strong force during head
camp week and do credit to the great
North Star state
The state board of directors in brief
report, outlined it's operations as a body
during the past two years. They had
fixed the compensation of the state clerk
at $50 and the state banker at $40 per
year and recommended that the state
camp adopt a definite tax on all camps
to provide means of support for the state
officers in carrying on their work. They
also complimented E. L. De Lestry on
the able manner in which he has conduct
ed the state paper.
State Banker Donaldson reported that
he had received during the past two
wears a total of $SS9.39 and had expended
$S67.65
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On reassembling for the afternoon ses-
sion. the committee on credentials re-
ported that 179 delegates were present
and entitled to seats. The Endorsement
of Head Director Smith came next, and
consumed but a few moments, barely
time enough to get the question before
the house and have Mr.. Smith reply to
the unanimous vote. The election of del
egates was then taken up, by congress
SIGNAL districts, with the following re-
suit:
First Observation-Disclosures, T. H. Wall,
Spring Valley; T. V Knatvold, Albert
Lea; F. A. Duxbury, CALEDONIA; e. S.
Garyey,. lie Roy; R. D; Matfteld, Byron;
Winpna. Alternates : A. D. Toleffson,
Lanesboro; w. NJ. Lane, Alden; D. D.
Devine, Waseca; ]. F. Durham, lie Roy;
]. R. Heating, kellogg; f. e. Bertrand.
Dodge Center; H. w. Buswell, Wmona.
Second Observation-Disclosures S. c. Rea,
Luverne; E. H. Klock, Window; J. e.
Byram, Redwood Falls; F; B. Faber,
Gerboth, Adrian; E. w Payne, st.
James; F. A. Walker, -Pipestone; r. A.
Mitchell. Amiret Alternates--L. B.
Lake; H, G. Ferguson, Morgan; William
Hay Fairmont; c. S. Burrows, Vernon
Center; O. a. Crosby, Madelia; E. A
Beaumont, Blue Earth, w. G. Mix, Mas
sau; A. B. Little, Candy.
Third District-J. P. Nolan, South ST.
Paul Ira Parker, LIE Seuer; E. d. Tiff,
Hutehinson; f. McC5onville Litchfeld; F.
rison, Norwood; T. F. O'ConneI, Red
Wing; A stuckey, Henderson; W. T.
Cowell, Mortified; D. H. Flynn, Blake
ley.
Fourth District-A ]. Brawley. A. G.
Johnson, B. Harmon, st. Paul; l.. B.
Castle, Saltwater; w. F. Rowe, Lind
strom. Alternates-W. C. Dunphy, F. W.
Gosewisch, l.. D. Bissell, ST. Paul: John
Scott, South Saltwater, H. Forsyth,
Mora.
Fifth District-Delegates A. E. Barton,
NJ Cogwin, c. F. E. Peterson Mime
apolis; c G: St Martin, st. Louis Park.
Alternates-R. bakersfield, E. G. Dahl,
Q. Gylstrom, Minneapolis; c. Hamilton
Sixth District-Delegates, T. g. J.
Pease, Anoka; W. T. Callahan Long
Prairie; G. M Foster, Little Fails; Ja
cob Webb. ST. Cloud; c. E. Dice, Duluth:
G F; Wiberg,. Duluth; e. H. Sherwin,
Monticello. Alternates-A. L. Mealy,
Delano; B. r. Bartlett, Hewitt; F. Rem,
I. Bernard Duluth; J. A. Scott, West
Duluth: ]. D. Conner, Barnum
Seventh District-J. c. Richardson,
Thief River Falls; D. B. Ferguson Nal
lory; r. w. Smith, Lake Park: o. r
Morrison, Pelican Rapids; c. L. Shelly,
Graceville; N. B. CARLSON, Willmar. AL
ternates-C. 7. Dinner. Argyle; L. Shad-
duck, Macintosh; ]. Neuner, Frazer; F.
A: Gates, Foxhome; G. G. Allanson,
Wheaton; F. A. Francis, Benson.
For Delegate-at-large-W c. White
man, retiring state consul, was elected by
exclamation, the clerk casting the ballot
of the convention for him.
HEAD PHYSICIAN.
Then came tho battle royal of the day
on the question fer an Endorsement for