The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-27
FARMERS N COW u.
k1ghte8 Against Alleged 1lsvator ana
Railroad 1oaopoliss ana tAo Present
System Of Grading Whaat,

F!shtips AGAINST Alleged 1asvator and
Railroad Noaopohss ana - Pressnt
System Of Grading wheat.
The state convention Of farmers. OF Minneso-
Il called to consider grievances, such Is the
system of grading wheat, the methods of con-
Quoting the elevators, railroad freight charges,
etc. met the 18th inst, ct the state house in st.
Paul: There was fair attendance of solid,
sire to get at the root of the evil complained of.
A. n Burdick Of Clay county, 81 chairman
OF the committee on arrangements, called the
convention to order
Mr.: Marson of Wilkin county nominated SEN
ator p H. Rahilly Of Wabashs county Is tenn
porary chairman, and on taking the chair he
N. 8. Converse Of Becker county nominated
George W. Taylor Of Becker county Is tempo
rary secretary, and the motion prevailed with
out opposition.
The Secretary was instructed to call the roll
Of counties in order that it might be determined
what counties were represented The call show
cd that nineteen were represented
1t was suggested that the governor had ex-
pressed Willingness to welcome the members
to the city, and Messrs. Ioring, Collins and
Burdick we're appointed q committee to wait
upon the governor and invite him to address
the convention; ~, The committees soon appeared
nor, said it was not necessary to form
|. ally introduce him. The governor said:
Gentlemen of the Conventions: I am very
glad to respond to your invitation, to tho ex-
tent Of an expression of pleasure which feel
in seeing such Representative gathering of the
purpose OF considering questions vital to their
future prosperity. 1t is almost anew departure
for farmers as q class to hold conventions of
this character. 1t is common enough for mem
bers of the professions and those following
most OF the industrial pursuits to organize for
special interests; but our farmers have always
been slow to move in an organized form, even
fora redress of grievances. 1t is surely hope
full sign, that augurs much for the agricultural
interests of our state. It indicates that more
Intelligent methods are directing the
on which rests tho prosperity and progress of
our whole people, and it also indicates the ex-
istence of state of things that calls for correc-
ton and demands relief. 1t is by an inter-
change of views and experiences among our
farmers that those measures best adapted to
meet the exigencies of the situation will be
more readily suggested and most carefully con-
sidered and matured If the farmers Of our
state organize for the protection and the bet
ter development of their interests, there can be
no doubt but the remedy will appear and be
applied, for the correction and cure of what
ever grievances they suffer, and the best
methods become known and adopted among
them for the advancement of their interests.
This convention, as I understand its purpose,
is step in that direction As such. your
movement, gentleman, will command the hearty
sympathy and encouragement of every pa
triotic citizen of the state. Every citizen feels
whatever his avocation, that his future
Of agriculturists as class. 1t must follow.
therefore that your proceedings here will be OF
great interest to the general public of our state
trust your deliberations will develop such a
general consideration of tho questions that
have called you together that all the facts
ent may fully appear, and that your conclu-
slons may be formulated and promulgated in q
manner that will command for your cause that
earnest consideration its merits and importance
demands. bid you welcome, gentlemen, to the
capitol and wish for your efforts for the ameli-
every success possible to be attained
The address was greeted with applause, and
recess of ten minutes was taken to allow the
members to pay their respects to the COVER
nor.
Upon motion of delegate, committee on
lows: NJ. S. Converse of Becker county, H. G.
Palmer of Marshall, Darlington Phelps OF
Stevens, John Frank of Mower F. A. Dana OF
Ramsey county, Oak. The convention then adj
1Ourned until = o'clock
Mr.. Loring renewed the motion to appoint q
committee on credentials, and the chair named
the following gentlemen: A. NJ. Burdick of Clay
county, A. NJ Converse of Becker, Fl. P. Bjorge
of Otter Tail, H. G. Palmer of Marshall, and 6.
NJ Giltiman of Stevens
The committee reported the following as en-
titled to participate in the convention
son, James p Dahle
Marshall Countv-H G. Palmer. !. G. Rem
newitz s. A. March
m; Henneg ri ceu9tynE; J: Woodward, J; A.
van, Joseph Hamilton.
Becker County-E. N. Tellum, NJ. s. Con-
verse, J: W. Dunn, G. W. Taylor, o. A. Bae
Chris Olson.
Faribault County-A. A. Williams.
, Otter Tail CountymE W Dewy, II; E. Baen
F; n: Field, E. Q; slitvold, H. 7: Bjorge, W
Hampe, John p Monroe, D. l. Wellman.
Polk County-H. Steonerson, P. c.. Slitten
B. Sampson, H. E. Cook, C. c: Utzinser, W. H
jennings
Kittson County-W. F: Kelso.
Big Stone Co%nty-W. NJ. Even, E. L. Kings.
Norman County-A H. Baker, Charles Ca
nung, P. s. Olson, Charles E. Cragen.
Grand Forks County, Dak.-William H.
Brown, W. P. Collins, James K Swan, James
Iwamley.
Dakota County-T. T. Smith, r. K. Guiteau
Anoka County-E T. Edgarton, N, Small
hurry County-L Aldrich, J. W. Byington
W: H. MILAN, B. NJ Law.
Mower County-John Frank, J.. B. Redvord
J. J. Furlong
Swift County-B. P Cheney.
Pope County-Andrew Anderson.
Carver County-Mich Hall, Peter Nelson
Gustav Dltmas, Frank Miessner, A. w. Tiffany
Charles Kone, Hartman Muhlberg, William From
kens
r. Blue Earth County-H. c. Howard, W. G.
Hay, L Gilmore, Eli Warner: " "
Benton County-H. s. Norton
Wilkin County-E. Mattson, H. S. Stordock
A. B. Peterson, A. E. Anderson.
DEVILS Lake, Dak.-F. I. Dana.
Renville County.-Henry Goebcl, Carringtor
Phelps, W. X. Walker.
Mcleod County, r. Parks, J. Benjamin
6. P Brown, G. w. Day.
Nicollet County,. p Schaubeck.
Wright County-A. P. Miller
Clay County-A. NJ Burdick, Lyman Loring
=: j. Shriber, R. NJ. Probsfield, John Erickson
W. H. johnson, John Carls, Joseph Wessbisher
William Patterson, Robert Patterson, Guenthel
Ienbert, j. ?. Aiken, John Weinmann, Henry
Gertson, Gottleib Maetzhold, G. NJ. Powers
Goodhue nty-Henry Ahnemen, Ulysse.
Tanner
Freedom County-Henry Tunnel
Fillmore County-S p. Sprauge
Grant County-O. G.. Vanness, s. M. Harris
Stearns County-D. G. Smith, John Maginnis
George NJ. Gittinan.
The committee on permanent organization
reported as follows:
President Samuel A. Adams of Wrigh
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