St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-08

will be graded. This boulevard, when
completed, will afford the shortest route
from Minneapolis to Mnnetonka, as
from the city limits the distance is only
nine and one-half miles, against four
teen miles by any other route. The
commissioners believe that the boule
ward will not cost over $4,000.
Twelve applications for tax abate-
ments were allowed, and seven were
not allowed.
Several bills were allowed, and the
board adjourned until April 81.
MINNEAPOLIS MUD.
1t Forms the Subject for a Board
of Trade Scrap.
1t was some time before enough men,
bers of the board of trade had gathered
yesterday morning, to constitute a
quorum, but finally the meeting was
called to order, and what promised to
be rather sleepy session was finally
llvened up by G. j. Buell., who had
managed to get to the meeting a little
late, after losing one of his favorite
golOsheS in the mud, and swimming
lake of water on one of the street cross
ings. He entered the room with fire in
pencil was busy framing the following
resolution, which he presented to the
board in voice vibrating with righteous
indignation:
Whereas. In many of the residence parts
of the city the streets are poorly graded. or
not at all: crossings are lacking: no walks
laid, thus making it nearly or quite impos-
sible TO traverse such sections without losing
ones rubbers and Christian forbearance in
the mud;
Whereas, 1t is generally believed that this
bad condition of the streets is due to the
ward fund policy of doing unnecessary street
work. neither of these undeniable results
showing themselves in the neighboring city
of ST. Paul, where such work is done when
ever and wherever the people demand it, and
where the cost is assessed up against the
holders of abutting property;
Resolved, That this board urge upon the
attention of the people of Minneapolis that
they make careful and thorough examine
ton of the plan that has given our sister city
her well-graded Streets clean crossings and
continuous walks, with view to the adop-
ton of the same here as soon as possible.
So sooner had the readers voice died
away than the whole board, with the
one exception of Maj. Bassett, was on
its feet asking to be heard, but Mr.. Wy
mans voice being the loudest, he was
recognized by the chair. He said that
he generally objected to tabling resolu-
tions, but the one just read had in it too
much sarcasm and politics to be recog-
nized by the board. He moved that it
be laid on the table. Harry Robinson
seconded the motion, and Buell. jumped
to his feet with the declaration that
such motion was unfair, and de-
manded discussion of the resolution.
His voice was drowned by yells of
"Question, question"
hot In l,{ n
resolution was flied with spite. objec-
sarcasm in referring to the streets of
st. Paul, and did not think the paper
should be discussed by the board. Still,
he wanted to be fair, and he withdrew
his motion. Maj. Bassett then rose to
his feet and sided with Mr.. Buell.. He
thought that outlying districts had used
up most of the ward funds for grading
streets, for the sole purpose of more
readily obtaining mortgages upon them.
These streets had been graded to the
exclusion of other more central property
for the sole purpose of making more
ready sale for the lots.
John Bartlett said that he had gradu-
ally grown to favor the idea of more
systematic method of street grading
than had been in force. although not
.
some property in the outlying districts
that had been taxed for the purpose of
grading, but had SO far not received one
dollars worth of benefit. He wanted
the policy of grading and assessing the
abutting property, that each might get
its rightful share. In his opinion the
street commissioners received the
largest share of the money. He favored
the resolutions, and hoped they would
be adopted.
Mr.. Wyman was again on his t,and
charged that both Republicans and
Democrats had We'd with each other in
condemning the present administration.
1--WE don't want to pass these resolutions
as clothes line upon which to hang the
opinions of the board" said he; ''apd,
besides, | understand we have candi-
date for the mayoralty right here in the
porting him." and his eyes glanced for
a moment upon Maj. Will E. Steele, who
smiled back satisfied smile.
| Mr.. Buell. arose to defend his motives
| for Offering the resolution, stating that
| he did not intend to foster the rivalry
between Minneapolis and st. Paul, but
| he owned property in both cities, and
he knew the difference between the
| methods used in both cities. This
ward fund idea is farce" said he, ''and
| is great temptation to the aldermen.
In st. Paul when property owners want
street graded they say SO and it is
! done, the property owners paying for it
| when finished, the same as they would
pay for contract for supply of coal"
| The resolutions were finally tabled, al
| that they should be brought up at some
| FL, tupn fip1n in q diffQrpnf chQnp ond
| Endorsed.
| Will E. Steele reported that in three
| days time the committee on subscrip-
| tons to the seed wheat guaranty fund
had succeeded in receiving $4,000, and
| had promises enough to insure the $780,
600 needed. The committee was given
further time. Before the meeting was
called to order considerable controversy
was held among the members as to how
the seed wheat plan was to be carried
out, no two members appearing to have
the same idea.
Mr.. Steele offered some amendments
to the bylaws, but there was an objec-
ton offered, that although the notice
had been given, the changes had not
been given the members, and they
should be referred to the board and
more time allowed. The matter was
| ldlu ovoT uiltli tuc uoAG HettluS. "A
resolution from Mr.: Wyman to have the
meetings held monthly until November,
beginning with the first Monday in
May, was passed. and the meeting ad-
| journed, followed by mutual protesta-
| tons OF friendship and forgiveness for
| remarks during the heated discussion.
| With immaculate linen and full dress
| suit purchased at the Plymouth Clothing
House, gentleman is correctly dressed
| for an evening in the best society any
| where in the world.
Diamonds and jewelry are not worn
| not necessary.
| Wo howe oil tho 1atact yvnrctad fabrics