The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-06-03
MIhLERS' EXPOSITION.
Everything in Os:ler-..Meeting Of
the Grain Congress.

Az 1UO CiUck lnlS mOtIlllig lOuf VI thc enShics
In Power Hall turned on steam, and nearly Sil
the machinery on both floors vas set in motion.
Only small portion of the machines were not
in running order, but it is expected that every
thing will be complete within few hours.
The entire milling process can now be seen ac-
eording to all the methods in use in all parts of
the civilized world
At each machine can be found person ready
to explain the process and to answer the questions
of the visitors. Both fiooIs OF the hall ale COM
pletely filled with machines, and no better OPP
portunlty will soon be offered for Witnessing the
great improvements that have been made in this
branch of industry.
In the south wing of the building the arrange
ment of the displays is now complete, and the
building presents fine appearance.
GRAIN CONGRESS
At 10 o'clock this morning Mr.. Thompson, the
President OF the Grain Congress. called the body
to order, and Secretary Murray read the minutes oi
yesterday.
The following Committee on Order Of Business
was appointed: S. +. Covington, of Cincinnati;
Geo +. Bear, OF Baltimore; X. r. Lloyd, OF Chica-
go; A. Brands, VI Louisville; ]. A. Brown. OF
Milwaukee,; w. S. Zimmerman, OF st. Paul;
Mr. Mclaughlin of Toronto, j. B. Callester OF
Columbus, A. S. Hopkins of New York, J. P. Rush
of Indianapolis, and L. p Durant OF Albany.
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The Committee then retired and general dis
cussion took place.
VCOut vi NiHClHuuIl. pIcoChtCa tliC AoiiOW-
ing resolution, which was laid over for future ae-
t0n:
Resolved That q more uniform method of
grading grain than is now in existence in tine
United states and Canada Is desirable and that
Committee on Grading be appointed with in
structions to consider the subject and report to
this Congress whether 1t is possible to receive such
un iorm action among the various commercial
bodies OF the two countries as will secure this
end."
a.al ,3,sor,es,o,, 81 an tr,l rlo,,a rpnn tho
topic suggested bv this resolution, and was en-
gagged in by a number OF the delegates present
The necessity of uniform system OF grading, es-
pecially in the seaport cities and the difficulty OF
determining in the Western cities how any partic-
ular shipment Of grain would be graded in the
| seaport cities.
The Committee returned and made the follow
ing report:
sIt is the sense of your committee that owing
to the limited numb4r Of delegates present. it IS
the subjects prepared in the call, and that the
president be instructed to appoint
an Executive Committee to consist
of one member from each Board of Trade or
Chamber of Commerce OF the principal cities,
which Committee shall have power to invite said
Board to send not more than three delegates to a
subsequent meeting to be held at such, time and
place as the Committee shall decioe upon. and
not less than 60 days notice shall be given"
Mr. Covington, the Chairman of the Committee.
| Committee recommended that a general discus
sion should take place upon the subjects of grades,
| transportation weights anu measures, marine IN
surance and the other topics as were exp essed
in the call, and that at the close OF the meeting
these subjects be referred to especial committees,
| which shall report at the future meeting OF the
| Congress The report was accepted and the dis
cussion of the subject of grading Was continued,
| the general opinion being that there was ne.
cesity of a uniform system OF grading.
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cussed, and so amended as 70 authorze the Presi-
dent to appon the Executive Committee mme-
dlately The Committee was appointed as fol
lows and directed to meet in the Chamber Oh
Commerce ut o'cloc; this evening:
Mr. THOMPSON of Baltimore, Chairman. Mess, S.
Woods and hulin OF Cincinnati. Mr. Rush OF In
dianapoiis, Mr.. Fairhoff OF Louisville. Mr.. Bael
of Baltimore, Mr.. Newcom of Columbus. Mr.
Zimmerman of St. Paul. Mr.. Dillingham; of New
Orleans. Mr.. Price OF Philadelphia. Mr. Laramie
Milwaukee, Mr.. Fuller Of Boston, MI. Anthon!
Of New York and MIR. Mclaughlin Of Toronto.
IHvtations from the Mercantile Library Asso
citation and the Cham Der Of Comme CO to visit tn
saw fit. were received and accepted with thanks
The tickets for the reception at the Highland
House this evening Wert distributed.
The following additional delegates were presen
M MiIwaukee-G. F. Hillinwell Z. Solomon, c. A
Chaplin, E Sanderson, J. B. A. Kern, Charlie
| Marrigold, s. III. Seamans, w. Garlach, W. g
Durant, e. Nunnemand and Mr. Schlassenger
| New York-W. r Anthony, S. I. Randolph, T.
s. Gibbs J. Leebuc and A. s. HopkinS
BoSton-H. E. Fuller.
| Philadelphia-E Blice.
| Albany-E. P. Durant ...
New Ofleans-Chas. Dillingham;.
Indianapolis-Fred. T. Rush and M. A. Wool
len.
MILLERs' ASSOCIATION.
| At the meeting of the Millers' National Asso
citation this afternoon. Mr.. Mic. Ellis read tn,
report of the Committee on Mill Machinery
which was review OF the best process of mill
| ing and description Of some OF the best ma
| chinery
The committee was reappojnted for anothe
year.
The Committee ON Milers' School or Colleg
reported that they had not decided upon an
| definite plan or course OF action, but recon-
mended that committee OF three be appointed
| to take the matter in charge
The Treasurer reported as follows:
Amount in Treasury at the first of the
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