The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-12

Of the delegates to the convention who
is q leader in Illinois fraternal circles
lie is one Of the supreme medical exam
iners OF the court of honor, as well as
local medical examiner of the Modern
Woodmen society.
j. r. Egan, the press man of the Mod
ern Woodman society, says that the re
PORTS Of the convention and all feature
connected herewith has been more COM
plete in st. Paul and Minneapolis papers
than at any past national convention Of
the Woodmen II do not hesitate to say
that more good new stuff has been pub
lished concerning the Modern Woodmen
during the past month In st. Paul and
Minneapolis papers than during all past
National convention sessions in a like
number Of papers. 1t has been presented
with more intelligence and In better
shape, too"
The Kansas Girls band was given the
marched In playing the Red, White and
Blue" and took goats In the balcony in
the rear Of the stage
DIR. S. c. A. Rubey. of Clinton, Mo.
q delegate, is the secretary of the Mis-
souri, State Board Of Dental Examiners
DR.. Rubey Is annoyed by the good humor-
ed conspiracy of number of the Missou-
ri delegates who insist upon introducing
him as "Dr. Heron, Of Grinrell, Iowa. 1"
whom he resembles.
Rev. Jas L. schurm head chaplain,
Waupun, Wis, has splendid voice. Ills
! invocation was not only eloquent to those
within few feet Of the stage but was
distinctly heard by every one in the audi
ence.
c. c. Hassler. Of Bloomington, ILL.,. is
one Of the unique figures OF the conven-
ton. He is a poet of renown in Wood
men circles, and at Kansas City, in 1880,
he was, by resolution, made the poet
laureate Of the Modern Woodmen society.
MI Hassler only calls upon the muse
III singing the praises of woodcraft,
| which is why he is unique.
Robert A. Ross, Of Chicago. VINO was
! flNA to-,
| official reporter Of the convention, has
now full charge OF the official report
Mr. Reynolds wired the head clerk last
night of his inability to attend by reason
OF the death of his daughter yesterday,
! and Mr.. Rose has been given fun charge
| The friepds Of Mr.. r. f. Hopkins, OF
Rock Island. one Of Illinois aspirants to
a seat on the board of directors, seemed
to be In rather a fdssy frame of mind.
They feel that Mr.. Hopkins has not
been given the consideration due his
standing as representative citizen AS
well as pioneer woodman. AT bottom
though, their hostility is due more to the
perDicious activity of the friends OF
Reilly Of Danville, Mr.. Hopkins Illinois
| opponent.
Head Consul Northcott in concluding
his response to the addresses of welcome,
| improved the occasion to go on record as
absolutely and unqualifidely opposed 10
| the convention taking any action in the
! way or reimbursement of rates of ASSESS
ment. He did however, favor the resub-
mission OF the question: to the member
Ship for a vote.
There are seven Smiths in the head
camp. Benjamlne D. Smith Of Minnesota,
on OF the directors, and DR.. +. A. Smith
Of Ohio head physician. being the most
prominent. The other five are delegates.
There are four Talbots, led by Director
| A. r. Talbot of Lincoln
Inc particular event Of the morning
session was the fight on the appointment
OF committee OF ten on ritual
| party Of Woodmen delegates and WIS.,
itors Will take a trolly ride to Saltwater
this morning. They will visit the peni-
Tertiary, and take q trip to Wildwood,
returning to st. Paul about D. m Cars
! VIII leave Wabasha and Seventh streets
| for the trip at q. IN.