The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-22
INSPECTION GOES
Project Endorsed by Tri-state Grain,
Growers Although There Was
Much Opposition.
Ex-Mayor Johnson Reelected Presi-
dent Stock Men Fully s
organized.
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to Tho Journal 81
g Fargo. N. D.. Jan. 22.-The Tri-State
Grain Growers convention had rather
exciting session this morning. over the
proposed inspection between Dakota and
Wisconsin. The matter came UP in the
form of clause in the report Of the res
olutions committee. There was some OBJ
lection to the strong Endorsement of the
proposed plan, and Crumpton Of the West
Superior Board Of Trade was called to
the platform to explain the action at Bis
marck and to outline the inspection plan. s
p, He was followed by G.. S. Barnes, who
owns commission houses in both Mime
apolts and Duluth. Mr.. Barnes favored
the plan and his remarks were strongly
applauded. Farmer Datus G. Smith Of
Blanchard was opposed to the system un-
less the name Of Dakota was strongly
brought out in the official designation Of
the grades "
Ex-State Senator Twichell Of Mapleton
opposed action by the convention On the
ground that the legislature had done all
that was necessary and he saw no neces-
sity Of special committees to confer With
Wisconsin. He favored giving the legis-
lature credit for what had been accom-
plished. u ~ -" @- ~ q
/. The resolutions were all adopted except
the grain inspection clause which was re-
ferred back to the committee The COM
mittee again reported just before the noon
adjournment and eliminated one or two
features, after which the inspection was
Endorsed though there was much opposi-
ton. >-- .. -s.,. '--~...
especially the newspapers. including those
of the twin cities, for assistance in max
ing the convention a success. They gave
the agricultural college a. strong endorse
1nent and asked the legislature for IS, OOC
annual appropriation for farmers insti-
tutes to be held over the state. The
railroads were extended a vote Of thanks
for single fare rates.
:. = Old Officers Reelected. ~ >.
The committee on on nominations re-
ported unanimously in favor Of the re-
election Of j. A. Johnson of Fargo, presi-
dent; T. "A. Iioverstad of Crookston, vice
president, and J. H. Worst Of Fargo. sec
rotary.
The committee on state fair made A
report strongly favoring the transfer to
Fargo from Mandan with state appro-
priation Of $4,000 for buildings and an
nual appropriations for the fair when
Fargo provides a $4,000 site of at least
16o acres and Incorporates a fair associ-
alton. to which all the people Of the state
would be eligible to membership.
The attendance was large and great
interest was shown in the addresses anG
papers by ]. II. Worst of Fargo, j. II
Bosard@ of. Grand Forks, ex-Congressmar
M N. Johnson of Petersburg, E. e. Kauf.
man Of Fargo and e. Scholander of Fargo
E. =. Live Stock Men.
| The live stock men organized with J.
II. Shepperd of Fargo, PRESIDENT; c. H
McKissick Mayvile first vice president
A. c.. McGilliyray, Dickinson, second vice
president; J. A. Power, secretary; G. S
Barnes, Fargo, treasurer.
The mebership fee was placed at 81
and ran up to several hundred at once
Provisions were made for annual met
| ings, shows and sales, and all breeders
of blooded horses, cattle and hogs are
| to associate themselves with the organi.
cation, but the mebership is open to al
interested 9 I'll persons, whether actually
| breeders or not.