St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-20
THE WEST SIDE CHAMBER.
An Important Meeting Last Even
ing-The Work Well in Hand.


A meeting OF the West Side Citizens union
was held last evening at Bircher's ball, when
some sixty members were present The
president called the meeting 10 order, aud
the secretary read the minutes Of the last
meeting, which we're approved. a
communication was read from the
merchants and citizens OF the
Sixth ward, containing = pstihon to the
council aud mayor Of the city praying for an
increase in the police force. The petition
stated that the Sixth ward contains a popula-
ton Of over 1900 aud has but one day aud
two night policemen, which It was prayed to
be Increased TO Al least four.
Mr. Wilde moved that the communication
be accepted and approved. The motion was
carried.
Mr.. Martin moved that the petition be
signed by the chairman aud given to the
Sixth ward alderman to present to the
council.
Mr.. Eardman moved that It be presented
through the city clerk.
Mr.. Martin strongly objected, stating that
such proceeding would be direct insult to
the alderman. SIR. Martins motion was car
ried unanimously.
On motion a recess Of FIVE minutes was
taken 10 give new members an opportunity
10 subscribe 10 the constitution. Thirty five
new names were added, and the union again
proceeded TO business. A communication
from the chamber OF commerce, already pub
iished in the GLOBE, referring to the levee,
was next taken up.
Mr.. Wilde moved that the motion be laid
over ill after the general election OF direc-
tors in January.
Mr..Starkey moved that the matter be at
once considered, as it was Of the utmost i'm
portance.
Mr.. Eardman spoke earnestly in favor Of
immediate action, as the matter had been
put OF too long already.
Mr.. P. Martin thought it best to let levee
matters alone; the levee VIII be Quilt without
expense TO ratepapers.
Mr.. Starkey was sorry to see Mr.. Martin
take such position; be did not think rail-
roads had anything to do with it. The ques-
ton Of n levee was one Of life and death TO
the property owners of the Sixth ward. Mr.
Wilde's motion prevailed.
Mr.. Siarkey then moved the following:
WHEREAS, The congress OF the United
States has already appropriated the sum Of
$4,000 t. aid in the improvement Of the
channel Of the Mississippi river at St. Paul
along its westerly hank, said appropriation
being according to the statement OF the sec
rotary OF war now available for that purpose;
aud
WHEREAS. According to the plans of
said INN
by Major Mckenzie, aud accepted by
the city authorities said sum of SIS, 900 is in
sufficient 10 carry out said improvement;
therefore be IL
ReOloef, That the chamber OF commerce be
and they are hereby respectfully requested to
call upon our senators and representatives
in congress 10 ask for further appropria-
ton OF $4,000, TO aid in the construction of
said improvement for which said sum of
$4,000 was appropriated; be it further
RssOiref. That committee of Eve be ap-
pointed to present a copy OF this preamb bic
and resolution To the chamber Of commerce
at IFS regular meeting on Monday, the 22d
inst.
The resolution was adopted aud a commit
tee appointed as follows: Capt Starkey,
F. F. Wilde, j. Dale, A Lawton and Mr..
Durkee.
Mr.. Dale as chairman of committee on
solicitations reported thirty-four new names
aud 800 paid up fees.
The committee on hiring ball was in
structed TO make arrangements for hiring
Riphoz's ball.
Mr.. Lawton moved that the union 90 into
committee Of the whole, to discuss the
question of preparing bill to be presented
To the slate legislature. 10 extend the pay
ment FOR Improvements over several years or
/ by instruments. The motion was carried.
The committee made no report
Mr.. Lewis then moved that 4 com mittee Of
three be appointed 10 draw up a bill cover
ing the subject. Justice Wood thopght the
motion as little premature as Mr.. Gorman is
at this time preparing bill which embraced
the whole subject and referred to the whole
city. Justice Wood outlined the bill as con-
templated by Mr.. German. He advocated q
bill rather against heavy and expensive i'm
proponents, and 10 express the desire Of the
union to have relief from heavy aud immed-
late levIes.
Mr.. Eardman did not see any objection to
a committee as asked In the resolution, or
for committee to confer with the legislation
committee OF the council.
Mr.. Lawton did not think il safe to trust
to hearsay; he had seen nothing in the
| papers about bill as outlined BY Justice
Wood: committee, be thought was really
necessary.
Nj. Eardrnan moved sn amendment to Mr.
Lewis motion that 3 committee Of three be
appointed 10 confer with The council CON-
mittee on legislation. Mr.. Starkey said that
committee was decidedly opposed to any bill
OF the kind Justice Wood spoke against
the scheme Of buying property in default Of
paying assessments, and then charging %
per cent for redemption. The people had
supported Mr.. Grieve, Mr.. Oppenheim aud
Mr.. Lord long enough. Il is time the tax
payer had little breathing time, and be bad
no doubt Mr.. German and others OF the leg