St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-10
SALTWATER NEWS.
Resolutions of Conference.-The City
Council and the Bonds.
Order Made in the Walker, Judd a.
VeaZie Estate.
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Resolutions of Coincidence.
The chamber of commerce met yesterday
afternoon at the city hall at o'clock for
the purpose of adopting resolutions relative
to the death of James S. Anderson, one of
the early members of the chamber of COM
merce. The meeting was called by Hon.
E: w. Durant, and there was goodly
number of the members present.
Mr.. John McKusick offered the follow
lowing:
Resolved, That our people and the city of
Saltwater have suffered a great loss by the
untimely death of our fellow citizen, James
S. Anderson, and that we sincerely mourn
his loss.
our remembrance of him. He was good
citizen, a kindly father, noble husband, an
honorable gentleman. AS d business man his
integrity is unquestioned, his energy and
ability great. His death is a loss to the en-
tire community.
To his family we say: God comfort you.
The Hon. E. w. Durant, in seconding
the resolution, said: ''AIr. President, this
is no vain or empty ceremonial in which
we are now engaged. HonOrs to the dead
go beyond the debt of justice, honor or re-
spect to them OF the rendition of consola-
ton to their friends. They are examples
our friends early life, his humble begin
ming, is an example to be followed by our
sons. His early and later life has been
so closely identified with us as a
community, that the name of James S.
Anderson is a part of the history of our
city. His various business enterprises, his
public spirit, his well-known liberality were
always apparent. And to-day, Mr.. Presi-
dent, we realize that the dark pail of death
hOverS over us. It has taken from our
midst our business associate, our neighbOr,
Our friend, leaving vacant space that we
all feel to-day will scarcely be filled. To
us his loss is indeed a loss. and while we
mourn as friends we instinctively turn our
eyes toward the house on yOnder hill, where
affectiOnate hearts refuse all earthly comfort
and where kind hands have done all that
love and affection could prompt A devoted
wife. a loving mother, surrounded by her
son and daughter, can only say, Gods will
be DONE" Mr.. President, we can only eX-
tend to them our heartfelt sympathy in their
life'S darkest hour
The resolution was carried unanimously,
and ordered to be engrossed and trans
mitted to the family.
MERCHANTS BOARD OF TRADE.
A meeting of the Merchants board of
trade was held yesterday afternoon at
o'clock, at the city hall, to take appropriate
action relative. to the death of Mr.. James
S. Anderson, one of its members. There
was a full attendance. and the following
resolutions were passed unanimously.
Whereas, The Almighty Ruler has re-
moved from our midst by sudden death an
honored member of the board, therefore
Resolved, That in the untimely death of
James S. Anderson we have lost an enterpris-
ing citizen, a wise counselor and a generous
friend.
Resolved, That we as body extend to the
bereaved family in their hour OF terrible af-
Fiction our deep and heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be spread on the minutes of the board and
copy engrossed and sent to the family.
City Council.
At the special meeting of the city cOun-
Gil on Friday evening, resolution was
offered by Aid. Burke, instructing the city
attorney to take such steps as were neces-
sary to reclaim from the Transfer company
the sum OF $3.50, 900, granted in bonds to
them, or such share of the same as might
be obtainable, in that the bonds were lille
gal in being given to the car company. Aid.
Burke said that the company had agreed to
perform certain conditions for these bonds,
but they had not been performed. Aid.
Drawer said there was no use OF throwing
good money after what they would never
be able to get. Aid. Kitty was perfectly
satisfied to let them have the bonds if they
would only perform what they had con-
tracted to do. Aid Burns considered it UNI
wise to do anything about it, and that the
city would be injured more by taking action
than by letting the matter alone. and liti-
CATION would involve the city i'll heavy ex-
A Ii oo,,fnnndad that they