The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-11
CHANGES FAVOR
THE TWIN CITIES
Christian Endeavorers Probably
Will Hold Their Next Conven-
ton in North Star State.
Invitation Extended Yesterday L
Backed Up by Numerous Other
State Delegations.

Denver, July 1.-THE invitation OF the
twin cities to hold the next international
convention Of the Christian Endeavorers In
1904 at Minneapolis and ST. Paul was pre-
sented to the trustees Of the society at the
meeting yesterday afternoon. The invita-
ton was extended by Burton D. Thonp-
son Of Minneapolis. chairman Of the dele
cation here. His action, Endorsed by the
Endeavorer Union Of st. Paul and with the
financial backing of the Minneapolis Com
mercial Club. was pledged IN letter
which he presented to the trustees.
The boom for the twin cities was
launched by the delegation which went as
body to Tent Endeavor" and in no I'M
certain way let the thousands Of En-
deavorers know what they were there for.
The boom Of the Minnesotans created con-
siderable excitement among the conven-
toners. and it was Immediately apparent
that the gopher state was in the fight with
more than chance to win.
Following closely the lead of Wisconsin,
which was first to push the cause along,
came New York, with a flow Of oratory
from Harry kinports Of New York on the
beauties Of the upper Mississippi, and
pledging the support Of the New York and
Brooklyn delegates for Minnesota. When
Mr.. Kinports had finished the Buffalo
delegation came out in support Of the twin
cities. ,a.s
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Just at this point the excited delegates
from Minnesota were unable to longer
contain themselves, and rising in body
from Intersection they gave lusty "Rah.
Rah. Rah, Minnesota, c. E. U. will arrive
at Minneapolis, 1906" The Wisconsin dele
cation, which all along has been counted
the noisiest delegation in the convention,
then started its sturdy "Urah. Rah, Rah!
Urah, Rah. Rah! Wisconsin," xnd for a
time the big tent fairly shook with the
cheers Of the mass Of delegates
President Medler of Alexandria. state
president of the society, thinks there is
little change Of the prize evading the eff
forts Of the enthusiastic workers. Speaking
about it tonight he said: "All signs are
favorable for locating the next convention
of the Endeavorers at Minneapolis. We
have splendid backing, and our candida cy
has been favorably received by the dele
gates from many states. Our reception has
been most friendly. The local committee
has done everything possible for our com
fort" 49,. a... r. ..--.ss..~ ...- ia .~>.,4sss +
The most active man In the campaign
for the twin cities has been Chairman Bur
ton D. Thompson of Minneapolis. president
of the city union. He Is an 1ncessant
worker for convention honors. Mr. Thomp-
| son said: "There is every chance that the
twin cities will land the next convention
Our invitation is backed by the unions OF
two cities, and plenty Of financial backing
is promised. Besides this we have the
Endorsement Of Wisconsin, New York, the
Dakotas, Iowa. the Chicago delegation and
half the United States. am quite con-
f1dent we will land the price
j. Services We'll Attended
Services in city churches at 6 O'CLOCK
this morning were attended by thousand.
| of delegates. E
From $3.50 to $3.50 sessions ofsthe Chris
tian EndeavorSa school or methods .wer,
held in eight churches. z.E s. . :,
| AT 10 o'clock a conference Of Estate, dis
trict and local union officers began a
Central Presbyterian church, .Presiden
Clark presiding. Addresses containin,
suggestions to Christian Endeavor work
ters were delivered. s.s.s,z
simultaneously the convention prope
was in session at the large tent at CAM
Endeavor. Rev. James Hill of Salem
Mass, presided. "Our resources and How
| to Develop Them was the topic of tn
day, and addresses were made by Rev
Stephen A. Northrop, D. D., Kansas City
Mo-; Professor A. r. Wells. Boston; Mar
shall Black. Palo Alto. CAL; Harry
Myers. Linsdale, Mich; J. I. McCIelland
st. Louis; George W.. Wright, Chicago
Miss Anna G. Fraser, Santa Monica, Cal.
Rev. George w. Pollock, Buchanan, W
IVA: George B. Graft, Boston, and Rev
! A. K. DeBlois, Chicago. ...