The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-17
political opinion is thought which I wish

rolitical opinion is thought which I wish
to impress upon you.
Here. then. our interests become mutual,
and in welcoming the commercial traveller to
your association I trust that you may have
added materially to your strength. not alone
as business. but as political organization.
Inc saying Is trite one but will never lose
its force. that lin union there is strength
and l am certain that l voice the sentiment
OF every travelling man when I say that we
are glad and proud to join hands with you
IN your attempt to bring about legitimate,
honest and conservative methods of business
and to secure the fruits OF the same
Between the salesman and the merchant
commercial traveller who is not courteous
as well as business-like, honest as we'll
as enthusiastic. should have no recognized
place in our fraternity But II is not his
be ether servile or unduly humble. You
do not patronize the salesman who merely
begs for your business, but the one who
proves to you in a clear and business like
way that he can furnish you with the best
goods for the least money. He expects you
to examine the goods which he may offer
believing that II he does not sell you he may
az least interest. and possibly instruct you.
l trust that you may then come to look upon
the commercial traveller, not as a persistent
bore. but as a friend and coworker; and if
you cannot see your way clear to purchase
what he may have to offer, you can, at least
extend to him the hand Of fellowship in your
place OF business. as you have done here in
your association hall.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The election of officers for the COM
ing year occupied most of the time of
the afternoon session.
The form of balloting for election of
officers was dispensed with, and all
were elected by reclamation The fol-
lowing are the results:
President-P. H. Hanson. Minneapolis
First Vice Presiden-Simon Clark, Duluth
Second Vice Presideut-George Haskell
Saltwater.
Third Vice President-H. F. Bunens, Ex-
celsior.
Treasurer-C. F. Rape, ST. Paul
Secretary-J. H. Tenvoorde, st. Paul.
Attorney. H. Beck. st. Paul.
District directors electors that were elected:
First District. F. Robb.
Second District-F. H Behnke New Ulm.
Third Distriet-F Sherman, Red Wing.
Fourth District-A Birmingham St. Paul.
Fifth District-H. J. Dahn, Minneapolis.
Sixth District-Henry folds. Duluth
Seventh District. ]. Anderson, Belgrade
Perhaps more enthusiasm was dem
onstrated during the election of officers
than at any other time of the conven-
ton. Every one was pleased with the
results and all the newly elected Off
GERS were called upon for speeches.
BOX CAR MERCHANTS.
After the election a final resolution
was brought in. and having been in
duced by the committee on resolutions
1t was accepted. This resolution read:
AS it has been q custom for certain mer-
chants, known generally as box car mer-
chants, to advertise staple articles by sam
pie at prices far below their value as
bait to sell in large quantities That these
merchants not only deprive the local and
~ b11t
also rob the people to whom they sell, as the
goods are not as represented. In the delivery
OF these goods these box car merchants make
use of the railroad company's cars and freight
sheds as store and warehouse from where
they can deliver.
Be it resolved that the railroad companies
such be condemned, and their aid
sought in doing away with such exasperat-
ing evil
Through resolutions adopted the as
ISOLATION rendered their heartfelt
sympathy to Mr.. P H Kelley, of st.
Paul, and Mr.. Anthony Kelley, of Min
neapolis, who were unable to attend the
convention owing to Illness
sympathy was also extended to the
family Of the late ]. C. Johnson, of
Minneapolis.
IN WINONA NEXT YEAR.
At the conclusion Of the reading of
we meet next year," was asked by the
president. This question was soon set
tied, as Winona was chosen without OPP
position.
rendered A RECEPTION
The Retail Grocers and General Mer-
chants association were the recipients
Of a very pretty reception at Market
hall last night. rendered them by the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the ST. Paul
Manufacturers association.
Taking the affair as whole it would
be pronounced an artistic success. The
music by the Minnesota State band
was excellent and well selected. The
Aeolean quartette did splendidly, but
the success Of the evening was the trio
by Myron brothers and w. C. Caffery,
who were repeatedly called out by the
pleased audience
J. w. Cooper, first vice president Of
the st. Paul Manufacturers associa-
ton. addressed the guests In behalf
of the auxiliary. He then introduced
Prof. T. Shaw, professor of animal
who spoke on Marketing Food Prod
ucts in Good Condition" His theme
was very appropriate and instructive
one.
In the absence of J. Adam Bede. Mr.
H. P. Hall was called upon to speak,
which he did. choosing as a subject
The Co-Operation Of Associa tons" He
said that much good would result from
the working in unison of the various
trade organizations and that the peo-
pie were beginning to realize more ev-
cry day the benefits accomplished by
them. He clearly explained the diff
ference between a trade organization
and trust. demonstrating the great
good done by the former and the great
evil resulting from the latter. Many
timely jokes interspersed his talk. The
reception came to a close with a live