St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-26


the manufacture Of furniture. When be first
came to the city there were only two furniture
manufacturers in the city. He explained
that while Minneapolis has not goodiy sup
ply of blackwalnut lumber, We have a nice
supply OF ash, maple and oak, and the finish
and style viii compare with satisfaction with
the manufactures Of any eastern city. He
said God speed all the young men
Of WATERFOWL be described the
celebrated painting IN the capitol extension
III Washington representing a family OF emf
grants. boy bad climbed TO one OF the
| highest peaks in the background, and in his
hand he held the American flag and upon its
face was inscribed, Westward the star Of
empire takes its way and Mr.. Stevens
closed by saying, ''I'd rather be that boy than
an EMPEROR
Mr.. VAN LEW,
Of Watertown, was the next speaker. He
spoke nicely and appropriately OF tue recep-
ton which the delegation had received by the
citizens of Minneapolis, and promised, all
things considered, that the orders in trade
| from Minneapolis merchants heretofore
would be largely enhanced. The city is
only twenty-five years old, he said, and in
that he could only derive the conclusion
that over and above the advantages offered
safely and surely, the manufacturing indus-
tries Of Minneapolis. The new line Of rail-
way convinees the people of Watertown that
they are 4O0Snies nearer Minneapolis than
Chicago, and 70 Minneapolis belongs the
trade Of Watertown, and she viii get H.
Mr.. Dale, OF Dale, Barnes, Moss d Co.
Minneapolis, followed. He had come like
many others expecting 10 only listen TO the
remarks Of others and passing the time in
festive enjoyment. He was called upon TO
respond in place Of Anthony Kelly for the
Jobbing association of Minneapo is. aud ne
commended Mr.. Kelly Tor his innate mod
esty, and 10 that alone he attributed Mr. Kelly's
failure 10 respond and 10 be present 10 re-
/ spond TO the toast. Mr.. Dale spoke historic
ally. He detailed the origin OF the Jobber's
association and stated that there is now be-
tween sixty and seventy members Of the
roster. He was aware that the first thing
/ the visitor is told upon arriving in Minneap-
oils is the manufacturing industries, of the
lumber, the -four and other mills,
and they do not realize the magnitude Of the
! jobbing Interests Of Minneapolis He then
! gave eopiOus statistics in illustration of the
wonderful growth OF the jobbing business In
/ the city. He stated that all which be had
mentioned was legitimate business. The
/ growth Of the jobbing business has kept pace
with the growth in population, which has
been SO wonderful, so magical.
What are the possibilities of the
iuturel II takes no prophetic vision to cal
/ late, yet no man can estimate. We rejoice
that the gentlemen of Dakota are bound 10
US in bonds so new that We can scarcely ap-
preciate them. Here can be found those
business exchanges which can hardly be
made in any other place. This, the speaker
! denominated as one Of the happiest events
he had ever experienced, and welcoming
the visitors he closed.
Rev. s. B. Updykc, OF Watertown, was
next introduced. He extended thanks for
the cordial welcome, and mentioned with
com mendation the address OF the mayor.
He acknowledged that he was not business
man, yet he was a citizen OF Watertowu.
He spoke quite eloquently and enthusiastically
of the citizens of Minneapolis. Mr. Updyke
is natural wit, and kept his
hearers in the best of humor, and they
frequently burst forth in the most hearty ap-
pl9use. He paid a very high tribute 10 the
city of Minneapolis. He said: II is su-
preme mounts in my life TO look upon SO
grand and solid monument, and at the
sane time look into the face OF its origin
ators and the designers. He made copious
quotations from Shakespeare's Julius Cesar,
and they were fully appreciated. He spoke
of the future OF Waterfowl and of Minneapo-
lis with such natural adaptation that the
hearers applauded most vociferously.
MR.. DARLING.
Mr.. Darling, of Wright & Darling, Mime
apolis, being introduced, spoke happily and
pointedly. He thought the most concordent
interests of the city Of Minneapolis had been
left, to the last as all good things usually are.
II is very well 10 talk Of culture on calico, of
groceries and staples, but at the banquet you
strike a tender chord, which vibrates In
every sound stomach when you strike upon
eggs, potatoes and provisions. Mr. OAR
/ ling was also somewhat facetious
and he created deal of laughter and merri-
ment. He spoke for the produce exchange.
! The COW, the hen and other Of natures pro-
ducers were painted most graphically as well
as wittily. He spoke of this country as
one where we have nine months winter and
three months extremely late in the fall. It
is was here where the fruit merchant is a
boon 10 be appreciated. Out of the loo. 600
citizens of Minneapolis, he assumed. there Is
none who will greet the Dakotians warmer
than viii the produce exchange.
g. c. Thomas, WATERFOWL farmer. made
fitting response. He was loaded with sta
tistics and gave plentiful illustrations of the
rapid decline, year after year, in the price OF
| wheat, and he declared that the Water
townians had located with determination 10
keep up the culture of wheat, and they will
raise cereals il It has TO be done for ten cents
per bushel. He was confident that there
is no section of the world which can produce
wheat TO ompete with WATERFOWL. Dakota.
II is only blasphemy for people in any other
country to endeavor to raise wheat TO COM
pete with WATERFOWL, the natural, geograph-
zeal and commercial center Of the country
Three cheers were then given for the Da-
kota farmer at the instance of Chas. P.
Stevens. Mr.. Thomas here extended an in
vitation to the MinneapoIitans TO visit Water
town during the coming winter, and ris-
ing vote made it unanimous.
HON. CHAs. WILLIAMS,
of Watertown, had never heard such speak.
ing before, either in or out of congress. He
spoke most happily and reviewed many of
the speeches, and the banqueters laughed so
heartily that they were in danger Of bursting
of the buttons which had been securely fixed
by the tailor or the thrifty housewife. His
anecdotes were well chosen and apropos As
he proceeded he waxed eloquent and made
the speech Of the evening.
He addressed himself particularly
to the gentlemen of the Minneapolis & ST.
Louis railway and Of the business men of
the city. He said you represent race Of the
northern belt Of enterprise aud from st.
Petersburg TO st. Paul and Minneapolis. Oh,
beg your pardon, I'll reverse that, Mime
apols and st. Paul, [Laughter.l You
represent race which has
been unsurpassed in commerce and uncon-
quired in war We have invited you to re-
I frr-ra De r-frf h.