St. Paul daily globe., 1892-11-20

be in accord with the spirit of the age
in which we live we must be up and
doing. No laggard gait, in the individ
ual or the city, will suffice to keep in
touch with the moving forces of mod
ern life; no waiter on hidden opportu.
mites can hope to march in the van of
those who score the most lasting sue
ceSSes. The governors effort cannot
he properly treated in an emasculated
form, but his closing words were
fraught with earnrstneSS, almost redo
lent of prophecy, and created deep
impression.
Jesse A. Gregg ably responded to the
subject, encouragement Of Home Man.
ufacturers," in the absence of w. b.
Dean. The speaker pointed out very
aptly some of the many ways by which
manufacturers in other cities and in the
East could be encouraged, then changed
the example and clearly defined some
OF the methods by which every man IN
st. Paul could aid and encourage andt
develop the industries and the business
of his own city. Mr.. Gregg'S speecGi
was strong, pointed and practical. ~
Hon. Albert Scheffer spoke of "The.
Business Mems Union = Its Objects
Achievements and Future" While Mr:i
Schetfer's talk was largely tlnged witt
humor twas Saturmated all throughWitf.
the spirit OF ''get there" and from his
experience in behalf of the interests OF
this city he was able to give many valua-
ble suggestions and much sound advice,
He cOunSeled untiring effort, unfiagt
glng zeal, unwavering determination -
accomplish the ends aimed at,and there:
could be no question of the command
ing position of st. Paul as the years
go by.
l.. X. Merrill cleverly handled ''The
Retailers Duty" The best foot fore
most at all times was his plea; better
lighting Of dingy stores; more tasty dis
plays of goods; more of the optimistic
spirit in talk and in work; more of hope
and less of growing; more working of
opportunities and less waste of energy.
Following these lines of thought, the
speaker took his hearers along with
him. and was given generous commen-
dation when he closed.
&. w. Hackett told "IIow You Can
Help U.s." with especial reference to
the work undertaken by the Business
Mems union. Capt. Hackett's speech
was in the quiet, conversational vein,
and he overlooked no point worthy at
tentiOn; he neglected no part of the
theme. Everything was stated in
business-like way, and his suggestions,
if adopted and followed, must be pro-
What United Effort Can DO' was
significantly set forth by T. A. Abbott.
Using map of the territory tributa ry
to st. Paul as an object lesson. he devel-
oped an argument that cannot fail TO
find good roll in the mind of every
thinking man who listened to him.
NJ. ID. Mum spoke OF The Creation
of Public Sentiment" He treated the
theme in vigorous manner, taking the
ground that st. Paul people had always
been backward in asserting themselves;
that they are too prone to take all the
cuffs and slaps that may be given, with
out attempt at retaliation. The num-
Der of employees i'll st. Paul shops, fac
tories and manufactures, he said, could
be doubled in reasonable time if
proper steps were decided on and taken
in good faith. In this connection
he suggested an industrial exhibit at
tine union depot. and a bureau of infOr-
nation for the use and benefit of visit
ing strangers. The fuel question also
was touched upon, and Mr.. Mum said
he hoped TO see the establishment, at no
distant day, OF a railroad that would
haul 1t from lake ports to our city at
cost price.
E. S. Warner touched on the jobbing
trade of the city, and by few signifi-
cant figures demonstrated its solid
growth and encouraging increase year
by year. Mr. Warner mad mastered his
subject thoroughly. and made his re-
marks not only instructive but deeply
interesting.
''To what line of manufactures is St.
Paul best adapted ?' was set down for
ID. ID. Merrill, but he challenged any
man to answer, at the start. Wool
working and the boot and shoe indus
tries might be named, he said, but there
were so many other possibilities
in the future of this yet uGdevelOped
Northwest that it would be idle for any
man to attempt to enumerate OH the
lines suggested by the subject assigned
him. Many practical hints were given
by thespeaker and some well-cOnsidered
views expressed of the duty incumbent
upon all to develop the best that in us
lies in all Legitimate directions.
+. Vanish closed the speechmakipg i'm
thoughtful ten-minute talk on 10y
atty to st. Paul" He approached
the subject in a broad, liberal
spirit, and dWelt earnestly OH the
need of everlasting confidence III
the city and its resources, not only
at home but abroad. The spirit of stead
fastness should inspire all hope and
strengthen every effort. Knowing our
great advantages, realizing the impoSs-
bility of hating or turning back, even
if we would. forward should be the
watchwOrd, LOYALTY the moving power
and success the goal.