Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-12
HOMES FOR THE TOILERS.
Another Meeting of Lot Owners and House
Builders.

Another Meeting of Lot Owners and House
Builders.
The lot owners and house builders held
another meeting at the chamber of COM
MERGE last evening. Whether it was the in
tense heat or the threatening appearance of
the clouds caused it or not, the attendance
was very light.
Col. Kiefer, chairman of the co Amittee to
consult with lot owners, reported that the
owners of lots were very backward in max
ing their offers. All of them wished fol
more time to study over the matter. He
read communication from d. D. Merrill
offering large number of lots in West st.
Paul, for sale or lease on the Longworth
plan, at prices ranging from $175 to $3.50
and also lots on Canada street,
Dayton's Bluff, and other parts of
the city, which he would dispose of on salts.
tory terms.
Mr.White reported that he had called upon
Messrs. Dawson and Smith who said they
had not time to make out list of their lots,
but if anyone who desired to build would
call on them, they would sell or lease theil
lots on satisfactory terms. Col. Robertson
promised to be present at the meeting, and
Mr.. Greve would be in the city on Tuesday
next.
Col. Kiefer said that real estate did not
seem to look upon the movement with much
favor, and he did not know as he could
blame them. He recommended that those
wishing to build should call upon the owners
of the lots already offered and make their
own bargains.
Mr.. White took the same view and stated
that the lot owners seemed to have the idea
that some one has to make some money out
of the scheme. He favored going direct to
the owners, and suggested that the names of
those who had lots to sell or lease be pub
lished.
Mr.. Bryant at some length explained
how the lot owners could be placed upon
their good behavior for the benefit of them
selves, for the benefit of those who desired
to build, and for the interest of the city.
Mr.. McClung said he thought the COM
mittee should make summary of all lots
offered and publish list of the same so
that those who wished lots could go to the
owners and make their own terms.
Col Robertson, who had Just come in, said
that he was in sympathy with the movement
to increase the number of property holders in
the city. Everyone if possible should have
home of his own. He stated that the lots
which Mr.. Drake owned were mostly on the
other side of the river. He did not fully
understand the plaos adopted at previous
meetings. He thought an organization
should be formed between the building
association and lot owners, and arrange a
pan of action on business principles. With
out this the scheme would not be a success.
He said Mr.. Drake had some 200 lots in
West ST. Paul, list of which he had, upon
which Mr.. Drake mad fixed cash price, but
he was not prepared to state on what terms
Mr.. Drake would dispose of them on the
plans proposed. Perfect your plans and he
would be willing to cooperate.
COL Kiefer explained that there was num-
Der who had $500 or 5000, who would build
little house providing they could get their
lot on time, with the right to pay for their
lot at any time when they saw fit at stipu-
lated valuation.
Col Robertson-''They can get all they
want"
Col Robertson suggested that it would be
good idea to hold weekly meetings, and
invite the real estate owners to be present,
and offer his lots for sale. In fact establish
a real estate exchange, and you will find that
owners of lots and those who want to buy
will be on hand.
Mr.. McCIung explained the plans proposed
once more at some length.
After hearing Mr.. McClung's foil explana-
ton Col. Robertson said he fully approved
of the plans, and said he would heartily CO.
operate with the meeting in forwarding the
object in view, both on his own account and
those he represented.
Mr.. McClung's motion to have summary
of the lots offered made and published in
the papers, was then adopted.
The meeting then adjourned, subject to
the call of the president and secretary.