St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-20
WEST sIDERs IN COUNCIL.
More Lights TO nc PrOvided--Im-
prOvcmcnts Ian the =. xth.

more
prOvcmcnts Ian the sixth.
The West Side Citizens union held a
slimly-attended meeting last night at Reb-
holz hall. The special committee on ar
tesian wells asked and were granted further
time. The committee on electric lights re-
ported that the reason why the West side
had not been provided with electric lights
was on account of the insuliiciency in the
capacity of the old plant 90 furnish the
necessary power. IL was further stated
that the new plant was now prepared 10
furnish the Sixth ward with light; that as
the wires had already been extended across
the Wabasha street bridge, the city would
furnish the ward with lights rs soon rs the
citizens of the section would erect mastS for
the wires. The masts will cost from $3.50
TO $3.50 each, and the committee suggested
that one be placed at the summit of the
bluff ON Hall avenue, near the stairs and
one at the Six corners. A special commit
tee was appointed TO make collections for
the erection of the poles, consisting of
Messrs. LawtOn, St. Peter, Wilgus, Mar
tin and Erdman. There was disposition
on the part of several gentlemen TO de-
cline. whereupon Chairman Lewis took oc-
casion TO stir up the members of the union
on their apathy. He thought that the mem
berShip might be increased from the pres
ent number (67) 10 $50 easily, provided
each person would show little interest,
and constitute himself n committee of one
to talk up and solicit thei acquaintance TO
unite. Mr.. st. Peter brought up the Ques-
ton of Improvements on the West side,
and was Of the opinion that the officials
were
SOMEWHAT DERELICT
N inn - N IA ward
Erdman defended the board of public
works, city engineer and council. believing
that the hardness was due 10 the objections
of property holders rather than to any de-
liberate intention 10 slight the West side
residents. Mr.. Campbell said the growth
of the ward made ii imperative that parks
should be located. The l.. gentlem n
became irrelevant and approached person.
alitieS, the chairman cutting off debate with
a few references as to the intention of par
liamentary laws. Mr.. LawtOn reported to
the union the fact that citizens of Mime
apoiiS were writing circulars to residents of
Dakota county inquiring what bonus they
would give for the erection of a bridge
across the Minnesota river AT Bloomington
ferry, twelve miles from West St. Paul.
The gentleman looked upon this as an effort
on the part of Minneapolis 10 divert the
trade of Dakota county from its natural
center unto the Flour City, and
urged the importance of steps being
taken to prevent the cOnsummation of the
plan. The county, he said, is the richest i'm
the state, and all its products of grain and
market farming should not be allowed TO
depart from this market. The trade of the
county was too important 10 overlook, and
he urged the necessity of immediate action
in the matter. The union appointed Mr..
Lawton 10 present the circumstances TO the
chamber of commerce at its next meeting,
with recommendation that steps be taken
towards putting the roads of the county APP
preaching St Paul in excellent condition.
After the transaction of unimportant rou-
tine business the union adjourned.