The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-01-30
THE GRAIN CONVENTION.
The Fifth Annual Session Is Held at Fargo
With Large Attendance and
Much Interest.

State Grain and Stock Growers ASSURE
ton met at Fargo for a four days ses-
sion.
Delayed trains on the Great Northern
prevented delegates from the northern
part Of the state from reaching here TIL
this afternoon, but the western and cen
trail sections are well represented with
good attendance from Minnesota and
South Dakota points.
After invocation by Mr.. Dudley. Presi-
dent Johnson delivered his annual ad-
dr sss and Secretary Worst gave the his
tory of the association and forecasted the
work Of this session, concluding by read
ing a paper on clover-raising in Manitoba
by Professor Bedford, Of Brandon. A
paper on weeds was given by Professor
L. r. Waldron, Of the Agricultural Col
lege, and evoked much discussion. and
Datus c. Smith, of this county, discussed
good soil and poor crops.
Live stock men announced that formal
organization will be effected tomorrow af-
ternoon and the annual stock show will
be feature.
The Dakota Wisconsin grain inspection
subject furnished an occasion for some
lively debate in the Tri-State Grain Grow
ers' convention the second day.
When the committee on resolutions first
reported there was some objection on the
part referring to grain inspection, which
resulted in Mr.. Crompton, of the West
Superior Board of Trade, being called on
to tell the convention what had been ac-
complished with North Dakota legisla-
lures, and to give the scope Of the pro-
posed inspection.
Datus c. Smith, Of Blanchard, objected
to inspection unless some "Dakotan'
could be identified with it.
G. S. Barnes, proprietor Of grain COM
mission houses in Duluth and Minneap-
oils. strongly Endorsed the new inspection.
If there was hope Of better grading and
prices.
Ex-State Senator Twichell didn't want
the convention to appoint committee
to ''gallivant'' over the country, and
thought that the action of the state legis-
lature had been complete, and wanted
that body to have entire credit.
1t was finally decided to adopt all reso-
lutions except the grain inspection
clause, which was referred back to the
committee.
1t was brought up again after some OBJ
jectionable features were cut out, and
passed over some opposition.
Advocates of North Dakota Wisconsin
inspections feel that the influences Of
Minnesota inspection were in evidence.
Railroads, newspapers, including those
of the Twin Cities, and the citizens Of
Fargo were thanked for their assistance
to the convention.
The Agricultural College was enthusi-
astically Endorsed and the legislature was
to
ton for farmers institutions.
The committee on the state fair report
ed resolutions strongly indorsing Fargo.
and advising a state appropriation Of
SO, 900 for buildings and $1,000 annually
for the fair when Fargo furnished a site
of 100 acres with an incorporated state
fair organization.
President J. Johnson, of Fargo. Vice
President Hoverstad. of Crookston, and
Secretary Worst were Endorsed unani-
mously for reelection.
Among the interesting papers and adj
dresses were those by Secretary Worst,
]. H. Bosard, Grand Forks; E. E. Kauf-
man, E. Schollander, Fargo; Ex-Con-
gresham Johnson, Of Petersburg.
The committee appointed to investigate
the conditions at the Agricultural Col
lege and Experiment Station reported yes
terday afternoon and endorsed the work
which is being done there and the meth
DDS used, but deplored the poor stock
with which nearly all branches of the de-
partment of animal industry are supplied.
The trustees were requested to dispose Of
most of the specimens being used for
breeding purposes and secure something
better.
Lack Of class room at the institution
for accommodations of the 500 students
now enrolled was also criticized, and the
legislature will be asked to make more
liberal appropriations. A resolution was
adopted requesting Governor White to
name the trustees from among actual
farmers.
Among the speakers yesterday after
noon were Professor Waldron, David
Clark, Of Bottineau, and DR.. Hinebauch, of
Tower City. After a concert last night
by the North Dakota State Band there
were addresses by Mrs. Bertha Dahl Laws
of Appleton, Mimi; Miss Louise A. Cast
man, of the domestic science department
Of the Agricultural College, and M. F.
Greeley, Of Aberdeen. This forenoons
program will end the convention, and in
the afternoon the Old Settlers Associa-
ton will hold the boards.
Fargo, N. D., Jan. 23.-The Tri-State
Grain and Stock Growers Association
closed at noon Friday. The meeting is
generally regarded as the most success
full ever held by the association, as the
attendance was larger than formerly,
without any outside features, that have
always attracted the farmers before.
Among the incidents of the morning
session was the adoption of a resolution,
indorsing the bill of Representative Leech
of Fargo, to make state appropriation
for the North Dakota poultry show. Mrs.
Bertha Laws of Appleton, Mimi, spoke
this morning, and was followed by Pro-
fessor Bolly of the Agricultural College,
Farmer James Holes of Fargo. and M. F.
Greeley Of Aberdeen.
1t is probable that the next annual con-
vention will be held in Fargo.
The old settlers of Cass county organ
lied an association this afternoon, at the
conclusion Of the Tri-State Grain Grow
ers' convention. James Holes was elected
president; ]. A. Johnson, ce-president,
and S. F. Crockett, secretary.
The North Dakota Poultry Association
adjourned tonight, after four days sue.
cessful exhibit.
I'm THE TEWELRY LINE.