St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-07
BOARD OF TRADE.
Several Very Important Matters
Considered Yesterday.


The board of trade of Minneapolis wants
to set itself right on the question of rail-
roads. 1t was stated by several members,
notably E. J. Phelps and J. T. Wyman.
that both friends and officials of the North
em Pacific road had stated to them that it
was the belief of the company that Mime
apolis was hostile TO railroads and had so
shown in its treatment of that road. This
was before the dispute with the University
regents and referred to no special opposi-
ton. The feeling was regarded by mem
bers of the board as so utterly foreign to
the spirit of Minneapolis enterprise and pro-
greSSiyeneSS that some definite expression
Of sentiment was deemed necessary. This
was all before the meeting yesterday morn
ing but once the board was in session there
was such rush OF business that the rail-
road matter was crowded out.
MONEY FOR THE STATE FAIR.
n. P. Clark, president of the Agricul-
tural association, submitted a proposition
to the board as follows: The building COM
mittee of the state fair, found that the l00.-
900 appropriated to its uses was too little
to carry on the proposed woIk and have the
grounds ready for the fair in the fall. The
art gallery, number of stables and other
necessary buildings could not be erected I'M
less $50. 900 more be raised. The plan pro-
posed was as follows: Let forty business
men of Minneapolis go on note for IS, 900
payable in two years, with interest at per
cent; let an equal number of st. Paul men
do the same, and let business men from the
other cities of the state go on note for
81, 900, making up the required amount.
He was satisfied that at the next meeting
of the legislature an appropriation would
be made, to lift the notes az maturity. ,ii
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee on city affairs which course was
also taken by a communication from the
board of trade of st. Paul, asking the APP
pointment of joint committee to further
the interests of the state fair. 'iA
A LITTLE FACETIoUs.
Judge Atwater, chairman of the commit
tee on legislation, to which was referred the
memorial of the Maritime association of the
port of New York, submitted a report.
The only member present when the COM
mittee met was l. Atwater. l. Atwater
was elected president, L. Atwater secretary,
and by unanimous motion of the committee
L. Atwater was instructed to report to the
board that it had carefully considered the
matter and offered the following resolution:
The board deeply deplores the decadence of
American shipping, and is in favor of re-
storing it to its supremacy, so long MAIN
tanned; but the board is opposed to the pay
ment of bOmties or subsidies, at least until
other means have been tried and failed.
The resolution was adopted. and copy
ordered sent to the Maritime association.
COULD DO NOTHING.
A communication was received from n
committee at ColfaX, w. T., asking the CO.
operation of the board in securing such
freight rates as would enable Colfax to
trade with Minneapolis. 1t claimed the
Northern Pacific road Disseminated against
Washington territory in favor of Portland.
Or, by compelling shipment through that
point, sat ruinous high local freight" 1t
was held by the board that nothing could be
done at this time to aid the ColfaX people.
but the communication was referred to the
railroad committee with instructions to for
ward their views in reply.
NATIONAL TOOTH CARPENTERS.
A committee of dentists appeared before
the board and announced that on the first
Tuesday of August the American Dental
association would meet in convention i'm
this city, and asked the assistance of the
board in raising the money necessary to
entertain the party. DIR. Reed stated that at
least 500 persons would come, and, as they
had heard so much of Minneapolis beauty
and hospitality they should not
be disappointed. The local dentists had
already raised nearly 500, and wanted
about $500 more, and to get that he thought
the official Endorsement of the board would
be all that was necessary. This, of course.
was given, and several liberal subscriptions
raised besides. The program of entertain
ment, as stated by Dr. Reed, includes a
carriage drive about the city, a trip to Min
nehaha, and a picnic and boat ride at Min
netonka. Dinner will be served at the lat
ter place, but no wine will be the rule.
MISCELLANEOUS.
W. b. Jackson of the Monitor Plow
company, and the firm of Harrison, Far
rington & Co., were admitted to member
ship.
The committee on city affairs reported
the county commissioners had reduced to
one-half the tax on the West hotel and had
refunded 81, 01O.
The volunteer collectors of dues reported
fair progress and were continued.
j. c. Reno was elected director of the
board, vice w. x. Smith, resigned.