St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-09
THE CROSBY SITE.
Fifth Ward Citizens and the Har-
vester works, 49, -

FlItn ward Citizens ana the HaP-
1 vester works. A'-e -
The last gun from the ramparts Of the
Fifth Ward Citizens union was trained
and aimed at the Wood Harvester site
lasteyening, and to the various commit
tees has been left the final printing and
firing of the entire battery, which is cal
culated to bring the location within
their lines. The meeting was specially
called for this purpose, and no other
questions were considered. The presi-
dent, Mayor Smith, was present, but
was compelled to leave owing to the
monthly meeting of the conference
committee, and Vice President Challe
Ringwald presided in his stead. I'm
mediatcly after opening the meeting
the report of the soliciting committee
was taken up. In the absence of the
chairman of this committee Walter lie
acted, and, after a short consultation
with the other members, stated that
Since the last meeting the committee
had nearly doubled the previous SUBJ
scription, which was received with con-
siderable applause by those who were
aware of what that amount was. A
long discussion enSued on the question
OF railroads by Messrs. Won der Weyer,
Sumbardo and Lesch, all showing con-
clusively that the facilities IN this re-
spect were ample, and that in conversa-
tion with stockholders of the Wood
company they had been told that on that
point they need have no fear of success.
One of the stockholders who was pres
ent at the meeting stated that no site he
had yet heard mentioned had as COM
plete facilities as were offered by the
Crosby farm tract and. called particular
attention to the mile and over of river
frontage which could be obtained. He
further said that the general public with
whom he came in daily contact to large
degree were becoming more and more
favorable to this site, and believed
thousands of signatures asking the di-
rectors to locate there, and he believed
it would have it's effect if presented
with the statement that the natural in
crease in the values of property here, as
we'll as the assets of the company,
would be ten-fold that of any other site.
and build up district that would fill
up the present gap from the river to
what is called Midway. eff these works
were brought there. and the Wood peo-
pie wanted 300 acres of land or more,
which they can easily secure, it would
make that property worth the next day
after selection at least 100000" He
also had spoken to railroad people, and
was assured that all facilities necessary
would be furnished, including the
transfer.
After quite number of others had
expressed their views, William Koch
moved that the entire matter of present
ing the site with all Its advantages and
in the proper form, be left to the pro-
motion committee, they to have full
power to act and use every means at
their command to impress the directors
fayOrably, either by verbal or written
presentation in addition to the bid, as it
was understood it had been decided to
use the one form or other. owing to the
numerous claims that would be made.
The question of raising additional
subscriptions during the one day that
was still left was taken up, the roll was
called and many members who had al
ready subscribed came up and doubled
the amounts opposite their names and
many new ones were added. On mo-
ton Of John Ives the thanks of the
union were rendered the soliciting COM
mittee for the splendid work they had
accomplished, and he desired that they
be added to the promotion committee to
aid in concluding the final arrange
ments, which was adopted with rising
vote.
One member, in speaking, made the
following remarks: GAS far as regards
the amount of land subscribed, donated
or available no other tract can compare
with the Crosby farm. No other site
has the amount at command, nor can
they get-it, even leaving the question of
price out. This is owned entirely by
one party, and can be easily handled
apd controlled, leaving splendid OPP
III Th &c entife gasrer now is in the hands
of the fwo e6mmttsees. They are able,
competent and thoroughly conversant
with the entire situation and have the
confidence of the union to carry the
matter to successful issue,