St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-20

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Resolved That the secretary of this asso-
citation be instructed to forward copies Of
I M5rib sss0l9ti9as to Ion Benjamin Butter
Treasurer S. Fl. Seaman, of Milwau-
kee, was calledto the stage by Presi-
dent Greenleaf, who, on behalf of the
association, presented him with hand.
some silver tea service as mark OF
their appreciation of his services. Mr.:
Seaman was so completely surprised
that for several minutes he could not
speak, the tears started to his eyes, and,
after mighty effort, he managed to
humble few words of thanks.
The committee on nomination OF o I'll
GERS, consisting of Louis Zoos, St.Louis;
I. F. Turner, Mandan; Ii. S. Sander
son, Milwaukee; M. CoOmbs Mich and
A. 6. Loring, of Minneapolis, presented
the following list of officers, which were
unanimously elected; President, A. r.
James, Buffalo; first vice president,
William Sanderson, Milwaukee; second
vice president, Fl. L. Halliday, Cairo;
treasurer, S. Ell. Seamans, Milwaukee.
After discussing the fire insurance
question and passing vote of thanks to
the retiring president, F. l.. Greenleaf,
for the impartial way in which he had
performed the duties of his office, and
to the millers of Minneapolis for the
handsome manner in which the dele
gates had been entertained, the cOnven-
ton adjourned.
At the meeting of the board of direct
Ors at the West hotel last evening, A.
G. Loring was chosen president. An
executive committee, consisting of A.
G. Loring, of Minneapolis; c. B. Cole.
of Chester, ILL.,, George B. Urban. of
Buffalo; w. B. Knickerbocker, of AL
bion, Mich, and William Sanderson, of
Milwaukee, were selected. A. G. Lor
ing was elected as chairman, and Frank
Barry, of Buffalo, was reelected secre-
tary of the association to serve for the
ensuing year. The following chairmen
of the different standing committees
were appointed:
On transportation, George Irwin; do
nestle flour trade, w. B. Knickerbocker;
export flour trade, William Sanderson;
patent litigation, G. B. Cole. During
the session, j. F. limbs, chairman of the
committee on Cuban and Spanish
American flour trade, reported the re-
ceipt of telegram from James G.
Blaine. saying that the state depart
ment had no advices of the prohibitory
tariff said to have recently been put by
Spain on flour. Secretary Blaine in the
telegram said that, as the Western
farmer has lately demanded the free adj
mission of sugar, there is now chance
to make reciprocity treaty so as to
allow flour and provisions to enter the
Spanish domains free of duty.
The millerS were much pleased at the
stand taken by Secretary Blaine, and
they will work for areciprocal treaty as
regards sugar and breadstutfS, and. pro-
vided they can have their product adj
mitted free of duty, they say they will
be satisfied that the convention held in
Minneapolis in 1890 was productive of
good results.
The Delegates Are Entertained.
The banquet at the West last evening
was the largest, in point of numbers.
and more elaborate than any ever before
given in the Northwest. Seats had been
arranged for SIG guests in the main din
ing room and the ladies' ordinary con-
tanned $50 more, but owing to the per-
feet manner in which every detail had
been arranged there was no confusion.
Before the guests entered the dining
room Col West said that $50 walters
and something over $4,000 dishes were
in service. The menu was OF all elabO-
rate design, the front plate containing
a steel engraving, a view of the milling
district, the stone arch bridge and the
falls of st. Anthony. Six hundred and
twenty guests sat down to the banquet
and did full justice to the following
menu:
Consomme of chicken, Gu tasse Amontillado.
Soft shell crabs, sauce Tartar
Fried filet of black bass sauce la MabelOtte
Normandie.
Sliced cucumbers, pomme de terre Pansienne
Haut Sauterne.
Tenderloin of beef, sauce Pengord.
Asparagus tops
New potatoes with cream.
Breast Of chicken, la supreme.
Imperial punch. Portet Canet-
Broiled quail on toast current Jelly.
Crosses. Piper Hiedsieck.
Lettuce and tomato salad.
Roquefort and Stilton cheese.
Assorted CAGES. Ice cream a Ia Nesselrode.
Strawberries and cream.
Fruits. Cafe. Cigars.
During the courses the Danz orches-
tr was stationed in the alcove and dis
coursed selections of classical and pop
uIar airs. The newly-elected president,
A. R. James. occupied the seat of honor
with the retiring president, Frank l..
Greenleaf. On the cornice the immense
panel of cut flowers, which had been
sent from st. Louis by the Messrs.
Cross, occupied the center, flanked on
either side by potted plants. In front
of the presiding officer was an immense
vase of flowers with the sprigs of wheat
well interspersed with the lilies and
the chrysanthemums. Frank L. Green
leaf officiated as POSTMASTER and offered
the following toast and sentiments:
l. Welcome by eX-President Frank i.
Greenleaf.
e. The Millers National Association-The
safeguard of the American flour maker May
its future history surpass its past achieve
ments-Ex-President Balm.
OLE. Minneapolis worlds milling
center-Mayor E. c. Babb.
3. The Export Trade-May the efforts be-
ing made by the miller and his friends across
the water to increase and foster 1t be crowned
with success-James Wilson, of Glasgow.
4. Buffalo-"Tapping our grain ie Ids and
stealing our thunder; she is our worst com
petitor and yet our strongest ally. "A. r.
James.
5. Boston-"The hub of the Eastern mar
6. The Ex-Mnlers-They will increase
with the advent of the English syndicate.
The response by gentleman. who has
striven to learn by experience whether 1t is
to be or not to be miller.-C. Nee. Reeve.
z. Philadelphia--The City Of Brotherly
Love, she manages to eat up good deal of
our flour, therefore is she called blessed-Mr
Woolman.
.. 81. LOulS-luo Wluter WutdG CeLleT,
may she quickly repair the ravages made by
fire in the ranks of her illustrious mills-Mr
Fuze.
g. The mill furnishing trade-Mr. How
land, of Buffalo.
TO- Milwaukee, the Cream City-May her
mills outnumber the breweries and her mill
ers grow richer than her brewers-Mr. Cot
trill
IL. New York City, Our Metropolis-May
her produce exchange experience change
of heart and help us to obtain a new bill of
lading-M. D. Wade.
IL Dakota, the home Of the blizzard and
the cradle of No. hard-Mr Stokes.
49, Chicago-Her board of trade worries
the wide world.-Mr Stone.
IA Illinois-The home of one of our dis
tinguished fellow members who will respond
to this toast.-D. r. Sparks.
IS. Duluth-The Zenith City of the un-
sailed sea. May she grow as great as the
10 Indiana-Mr. Loughrey.
II. Michigan--Mr Coombs.
1S. Nebraska-Mr White.
10. Ohfo-Mr. Barnett.
20. Pennsylvania-Mr Bosler.
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