3, and set forth the advantages and attractions of Denver as a 
convention ci 
rred to the exei m ive commit tee. 
Mi. II \u\: is. There are reasons this year why we should give unusual 
attention to the selection of officers oi the Association, and although 
this is a \cr\ early point in tin" convention, I think it wise to appoint ;i 
committee non to make nominations, l therefore move that the chair 
appoint a committee of three on Dominations. 
Mr. Alvord Baggested that this committee had usually consisted of 
n members, 
Mr. Harris accepted the suggestion and the motion as amended was 
carried. 
Mr. llws. I would like to say something regarding an invitation 
from Mr. Northrop for the Association to meet in Minnesota. We are 
ready and anxious to entertain yon at Minneapolis. The invitation 
- g ven very heartily and conies from the two cities of St. Paul and 
Minneapolis. Regarding railroad rates. I am authorized to say l>y the 
representatives of the lines centering at .Minneapolis that we shall be 
aide to get lor yon rates of one or possibly one and one-half for the 
round trip. 
M: .SCO! I . I have no desire to enter Ohio in opposition to ('(dorado 
and Minnesota, but the Association has once or twice expressed a will- 
ingness t<> conic to ( )hio. and circumstances have intervened which made 
it desirable to meet elsewhere in both eases. We are ready to receive 
the Association whenever it desires to come, and will give it a cordial 
■inc. 
II. »n. Edwin Willits, ex-Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, who 
entered at this moment, was invited by the chair to address the con- 
vention, lb- responded very briefly, declining to make a speech, but 
expressing his pleasure at meeting the Association and wishing it con- 
tinned growth. 
Tin- Chairman. I have a letter from the secretary of tin- Cosmos 
Club, Stating that the privileges Of the club are extended to the mem 
•iation during tin- present week. 
A resolution was adopted that the Association accept with thanks 
the C0Urte8J of the Cosmos Club. 
Mr. Vaiidertbrd. chairman of the auditing committee, reported that 
ommittee had examined the accounts of the treasurer and found 
them . with proper vouchers for each item of expenditure. 
Report ado], 
The vice-preside *. <•. r.. Iforrow, of Illinois, delivered the annual 
address as acting presideut of 1 1 • >n. 
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