The Saint Paul globe., 1901-06-14
VIII Introduce Resolution to Admit

Will Introduce Resolution to Admit
Outskirts Of Large Cities.
Delegate O. E. Aleshire, of Chicago, an
nounces that he has not yet finished his
fight on the question of admitting the
large cities. He says that today or Sat-
urday morning he will offer an amend
ment TO that section of the law which ex-
cludes all territory within five miles of
the corporate limits of the large cities
That is to say, Mr.. Aleshire wants the
society, since it will not come into the
cities, to operate right up to the city
limits He doesn't venture an opinion
one way or the other as to the probable
1ty of the success of such an amend
ment before the convention, but from the
game fight he put up for the admission of
Chicago, the expectation that he will give
the convention the best that he has in mis-
locker will no doubt be realized, and he
may win as a sort of a consolation prize
In speaking of the defeat of his substi-
tUte providing for the admission of Chi
cago to the Woodmen jurisdiction, Mr.
Aleshire last evening said:
The, defeat Of Chicago was a distinct
loss or prestige to Illinois. There were
ABOUT forty-tiVe delegates from Illinois
who voted against Chicago They voted
upon sentiment and upon artfully worded
appeals to remember the beloved ira
dlt1onS II the society. What would be the
result? Simply that Illinois will unless
wiser counsels prevail in the future be-
gin to retrograde in the councils of the
MODERN Woodmen society. Illinois had
the chance for all time to become a
nXed and leading star in the galaxy of
Woodmen states, and it threw away its
chance From this on, unless. as L
said before, more wisdom is shown, the
influence of Illinois will wane.
Another threatened disaster of Hi
nols Is contained in the announcement
OF the retirement at the close of his
present term of Head Consul Northcott
Mr.. Northcott is a man born to COM
mand. He has remained at the head of
the Woodman organization simply be-
cause Of his ability to command. Some
people say he has mixed politics too
freely with woodcraft. but 1 don't think
So The position he holds is a desirable
one, and IL he were not d politician as
Well as an executive of wonderful power
some of these lesser politicians would
| have secured his scalp years ago.
Il am of the opinion that Illinois can
not afford to let the head consuIship go
to another state when the convention
meets IN 1903. There are a number Of
| stance, there Is Judge ChipperfeId. Of
Canton. No one who has met the judge
| during this convention but has been i'm
pressed with his capabilities. He Is an
able lawyer, polished in manner, splendid
orator, and possesses remarkable execu-
| tive ability. l entertain no doubt but
| that Mr. Chfpperield's law practice in
Illinois is worth far more to him than
| would be the head consulShip, and doubt
| whether or not he would consent to be-
| come a candidate, but If he did consent,
believe the society would be fortunate
| indeed in securing his services. do not
wish to be understood as decrying the
| candidacy OF any other well-qualified can
| didate, either from Illinois or elsewhere
l simply suggest Judge Chipperfield as
I candidate who fills every requirement"