St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-13
THE BANNER WARD.
Sixth Ward Peoples Association Or
gained - Temporary officers
Chosen and Bylaws
AdOnted.


The Sixth wArders mustered in force last
night to hear the report OF the committee ap-
pointed a week ago to draw up a constitution
for Sixth ward chamber Of commerce OF
peoples association. Some Of the most in
fueutial citizens aud largest property bolders
Of the "banner ware" were present, and the
ball in which the meeting was held was COM
pletely erammed-
The chairman, Mr.. Campbell, called
the meeting to order, and stated the
object Of the meeting to organize citizens
association Of some form for protection OF
property owners and for aiding in developing
and improving the Sixth ward.
Secretary Hare read the minutes Of the
former meeting.
Mr.. Watson, for the committee on constl-
tuition, then read the report, which recon-
mended set Of bylaws modelled from those
OF the st. Paul chamber OF commerce. bat
substituting the name Of Citizens Union"
for that of chamber Of commerce. 1t pro-
Tided for the election of thirty directors, q
president secretary and treasurer and various
committees. Mr.. Welde moved the report
be accepted. which was carried.
Mr.. NJ. J. Bell thought it advisable to state
fully the object Of the organization as some
were of the opinion that the organization in
tended to act Independently of the ehambe
Of commerce, and many were present who
had not attended former meetings.
Judge Wood explained that it was certainly
the intention to work independently, and the
object had been explained before the resolve
to organize had been carried.
Mr.. Berlandi thought the first proceeding
should be 10 decide the amount Of fees TO be
paid by members.
A motion was carried making the initia-
ton fees aud subscription So, with the right
Of the directors to increase it 10 any sum not
exceeding $40.
Mr.. John Dale was elected treasurer pro
ten.
The following gentlemen then paid the
fees and joined the association: E. H Wood,
W. NJ. Campbell, W. T. Wilde, NJ. j. Bell, F.
B. Doran, A. II. Hornsby, J. Il. Bohrer, C.
Hall, w. n. Bole, J b. ". Wilgus, A NJ. Law
ton, c. VI. Crowley, d. c. Ryan, A. Mullen,
D. H. Watson, L. w. Imeson, A. z. Verify,
W. Beriandi, p. Martin, c. Rudolph, II. r.
Hare, P. r. Mcdonnell, c. II. Lienau, j.
Dale, II. Wittmsark, E. Vanish, o. T. Breton,
Geo. Shiekling, Geo. 0'Brien, NJ. d. Shan
ley, A. Schumann, and several others de-
clared their intention Of joining.
: The next question under discussion was
upon allowing residents not properly owners
10 join. MI. Berlandi thought membership
should be confined to property owners,
otherwise non-property owners would over
rule the others. Mr.. Shanly spoke in favor of
nOD-property owners becoming members,
eontending that a property qualification is
contrary 10 the spirit of the national eonsti-
tuition. Mr.. Liensu had no objection 20 non
property owners being members, but he
would not like to see them directors. II was
ultimately resolved that any resident or owner
OF real estate in the Sixth ward can become a
member OF the association on payment Of the
fees.
Mr.. Bell did not like the name Citizens
union, and he moved that the association be
called the West Side improvement associa-
ton. Tn calling the roll the motion was
lost by IL votes against IL.
II was then moved and carried that the as
ISOLATION be called the West Side Citizens
union.
Mr.. Mcdonnell moved that the business
of the association be managed by thirty di-
rectOrs chosen from the residents of the
Sixth ward.
Mr. Berlandi moved an amendment to
substitute for residents OF the ward property
owners, stating that very large property own
ers Of the Sixth ward DID not reside in that
ward.
MIR. Bell spoke strongly against Mr.. Ber-
landTs amendment stating that il would
shut of some Of the ablest and most ener-
getic business men of the ward; men engaged
in mercantile aud other vacations in the
ward, and although owning no real estate
still having the welfare and prosperity of the
ward at heart. He felt sure that to adopt the
amendment would be TO stamp the move
ment with failure at the outset,
Mr. Berlandi's amendment was lost by an
unmistakable vote.
Mr. McDonnelrs motion was carried.
The other sections in the bylaws were
unanimously accepted seriatem, without any
discussion.
The question Of room for having the
meetings was then discussed, and on motion
of Mr.. Wilde committee was appointed by
the chair to make enquiries for suitable
room and report. Messrs Wilde, Lawton
and Bell were appointed.
The first Wednesday in January was
agreed upon as the day for electing directors
and officers.
Mr.. Wittmaark moved that the present
members be board of directors, to hold
Office till the general election in January,
which was carried.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilde, Mr.. Campbell
was made president till January.
Mr.. Hare, secretary, and Mr.. Dale, treas
urer, were in like manner appointed till
their successors are elected, in January.
Messrs. Dale, Lswtou, Bell, Wood ar d P
Martin were appointed a committee on
soliciting members.
A vote OF thanks was next presented to
the representative of the GLOBE for the man
ner in which that paper had helped the citi-
zens in this organization, and he was uuaui-
mOusly made an honorary member. Than ks
were also extended the West Side Nslcs, and
the meeting adjourned till Friday next at
1880 p. m.