Arizona republican., 1892-07-17

Tn no other American city Is so much money being spent today in purely pub nc enterprises, art schools, technical schools, libraries, universities. Take, for instance, the Chicago university, already famous the world over, though now in its infancy. Four million dollars is the magnificent endowment which this in- stitution of learning, destined to be tho greatest on the continent, is to have. Two or three days ago wealthy citizen subscribed $500, eco to the fund; twenty four hours later another wealthy citizen added $l50,O00, and as l write, the S20O,- 900 required to make up the grand total Is coming in in smaller sums. In addi- ton to its great public library, Chicago issoon to have two of the most richly en- dowed special libraries iu the world. In a city where there is so much wealth, so much public spirit, it is not difficult to estimate what the future is to bring forth.
 To my notion the two most interest. ing cities in America today are these two convention cities of 1899 Minneapolis and Chicago. They are interesting and prosperous and alike in their rapidity of growth because their citizens are simi- larly endowed with genuine public spirit. Look at the manner in which they receive and care for their conven- ton guests. In Minneapolis the hospi- tallty was that of u town-gushing, sen timental, overanxious, eager for display Hospitality which threw open private homes by the thousand, which caused hundreds of busy men to leave their vo- cations and for weeks devote all their efforts to the common cause.
 George Brackett's was a noteworthy but typical case. As chairman of the executive committee in Minneapolis lions share of the work fell to him. For two weeks he fairly slept in his clothes, He wore out three pairs of horses fitting to and fro. He was ubiquitous, his voice directing, encour- aging, his mind planning, suggesting, everywhere. They say of Bracket that he is this kind of man: If a man is hurt and no doctor near, they send for Brackett to dress the wounds.
 If manufacturing concern, which everybody wants to keep alive, shows signs of financial distress, Bracket is called upon to take hold and revive it. If disaster occur, and a strong, cour- ageous, masterful man is wanted to lead the rescuipg party, or to bring order out of chaos, or raise relief funds, Bracket is sure to be the man. With such a leader it is not surprising the Minne- apolitans surprised the country with their preparations and their hospitality. Nor is 1t difficult to understand, with this key to his character, how George Bracket endeared himself to thousands upon thousands of Republican men and women from all parts of the country two weeks ago.
 Since have been up here in the north west have learned to feel genuine pride in the cities of this region and the men who made them-Minneapols, St. Paul, Chicago, Omaha, Sioux City and dozens of others. It is country and a people for every American to be proud of. Chi cago, big as she is, rich as she is, accus- toned to great convention crowds as she is, has just as much hospitality as Min neapolis. 1t is. however, of different sort" In Minneapolis the Republicans were received as the master of a country home receives guests, so numerous that the children must be sent over to the neighbor's and beds be made good hu- moredly on the floor. In Chicago it is more like the owner of palace opening his doors and bidding his servants at- tend his visitors. The point l make is that in both cities the welcome is royal because of the splendid public spirit that pervades the communities.
 They are typical American cities too. In each one finds New Englanders, New Workers and "Western Reserve Yan- kees" forming the core of the public body, strong, thrifty, ingenious, adapt able; and, surrounding them and work ing shoulder to shoulder with them, sturdy Scandinavians, Germans, Eng fish, Irish, Scotch and British Ameri- cans. In Minneapolis it is delight to note how the Scandinavian blood has mixed with the American and produced a race of fair haired, blue eyed men, light of texture and spirits and yet car nest and capable; while the women mingle American sprightliness and figure with Scandinavia's soft, white skin and golden hair
 These Scandinavians make splendid citizens, and the quarter of Minneapolis which is inhabited almost exclusively by them is noted for its thrift and good order. More important to Minneapolis, more helpful to her future than the vis- itation of 15,0OO Republicans, was the sailing from Christiansend on the day President Harrison was renominated of q thousand fair sons and daughters of Scandinavia en route for future homes in the metropolis of Minnesota.
 WALTER WELLMAN.