The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-10-23
81. .PAuL
MIMI

Il is gratifying 10 ind 81, Paul and
minneapolis dwelling together in har-
mony- In 1890 I had the misfortune
10 figure somewhat in the decennial
census night between these two pros
porous cities. and must say that did not
approve OF many things that were said and
done. The outcome OF the difficulty. how
ever. was an honest count of population
IN both cities. and the best census ever
taken Today both ST. Paul and MInneap-
oils realize this, and are much better on
than II l had allowed the Two inflated
censuses TO stand. Such a course would
have injured both towns because IL would
nave shown no growth in population dur
Ing the past five years. when both cities
exhibit healthy increase 1t is difficult
10 treat these great centers of commercial
and industrial industry separately. for
their bond of union is being made closer
every year. The electric railway system
inaugurated by Mr.. Thomas Lowry
stretches in every direction over both
cities. aad makes a lasting bond of union
between the two Then. as years go on,
the commercial, manufacturing and busl-
Eess relations will intensity and grow
stronger until the hearts OF these great
Northwestern communities will beat as
one.
Anu why sHchld tiey uVkE mere We nave
the mighty productive forces which the
allied communities or twin cities represent
to the outer world:
reputation NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S54, 600
Railway mileage represented. $3.50
tahlishmenss ..-..........-....... s.lue
Number OF employees In same. $1,000
Value of manufactured product. 500 ooo.10
Barrels OF -four made. 12.5sl.sS5
Daily Hour mill capacity
toarIelSl ..---.-+...........-..---. et.S"
Flour exports (barrels} ........ 3.sso.e1
Value -four products. ............ s4ano.eno
Elevator capacity thusheIs).....- Ass5.oea
Bushels wheat received. SS.oa,Q0o
Value grain trade (busheis) ...-.. So. Isl. SO
nfactared ...............e......... 57s,1o2.i3
Value of lumber products. slia0.osD
Lumber shipments tfeet). ..-...... +4s, $1,000
Banking capital and surplus. So. So SCI
Bank deposits. .--.--.. IS. VI iss
JotJSug trade. Observation-Disclosures. $685. 0fe. 60
Postal receipts. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. $912.sls
Death rate per coo population. a-le
Number of schoolhouses. ......... 90
School attendance. ............. S. 90
Number of churches. .............. S4S
Miles OF electric raIiway.......... 20
Number or acres in park system. 2.l52
Bank clearings ..-................s $780, ooo'0oO
Directory names. fsl,li2
Fruit receipts tpounds) ........... $50. s0.tTo
Assessed valuatbn............. rs. o.. sol
The ceniers from which radiate nearly
10000 miles of railways which stretch forth
In all directions over a tributary country
rich alike in minerals and agricultural
products, st. Paul and Minneapolis, separ-
ate or combined. have a future before
them that will soon rise. II II has not al
ready risen, far above petty quarreis over
census figures. As well might two brothers
rich with vigor and capacity in business
quarrel over which was the taller or
squabhle over which weighed the most
That tho next quarter of century will
find million people spread over the area
now occupied by Ninnea polls and st. Paul
/ have no doubt. and then both these pro-
eressive communities will realize that one
has supplemented the other, not detracted
from its Importance.
The solid background which the COM
bined cities present may be found IN
s21a 90. 900 OF manufactured product. They
make for us IL. an.6D0 barrels OF -four
In their mighty granaries they can hold
s.. 90. Goa bushels OF wheat over 5000 per-
sons are employed In productive industry
Where else on earth can these statements
be duplicated?
81. Paul has great beauty o, location.
rising up from the bed Of the river on a
series Of terraces. furnishing rare sites
for residences. The people have taken adj
vantage OF this, and | was struck with the
great changes In the residential quarter
OF ST. Paul as well as the business dis
tricts which have taken place since was
here in ISs2. A drive through the city and
afterward a ride over the electric road
which connects the two cities give one
some IDEA Of what the newer West has &C.
compSished in a quarter of q century.
Fyeryt hing looks bright and fresh ana
fol- OF vim The buildings are most SUB
sfantiat and tower skywaYd: their homes
are fun Of taste. both in architecture and
In the arrangement OF lawn and garden
ard trees They look ike the homes OF
prosperous people The public buildings
are superb. The handsome specimen Of
latter-asy American architecture. the St
Paul municipal building. was honestly
bvnt AMI after completion over $1,000
turned into the treasUry--a sum be IL SAID
"a the credit OF this wholesome city. over
and above the original appropriation.
The scenery around 81. Paul ia attract
I've Lakes and swift running rivers and
clear streams with fine woodland combine
"a make ,he place foil Of attraction Ter
visitors. Bancroft. the historian, said 81
81. Paul.
..,T-h. delight which attended my visit "a
q. paul viii never be effaced from my
memory All published accounts 81 the up
fsar Miss sssiBgl valley do 10: haif express
ia beauty and attractions. have travelled
a good deal In The world. and there are %
our marty many who have Travelled moro
than I. ana there was bnr one oF}nion,
mat for the union OF grandeur and love-
unass. Of magnificent scenery. anenity
ana fertility. the region hiss not It's paFai-
lei "a an object Of admiration aud Interest
"a the tourist. and sim more an invit-
ynr- Mace % residence. The manner IN
which :he river sweeps past yozr city r.
-r4rAs me Of Cincinnati. and. Ike that
r;fv. s. Paul owes ia rapid advance naent
not q, the acclie1: OF its selection IS ne
sna, 81 government. bat t1s natural adap-
,afton 70 the purposes 81 inland commerce.
wsgeh =, exceeds IN importance our for
efgn commerce As 70 the future ~ the
rreat central district Of North America,
IA one xho has not seen it can form IA
asensas~ conception. while those who have
examined AMI studied the subject. only
taoe.rsa sensible how much further reason
r.av~ sometimes 20 than INA giaafioz can
venture 70 follow
The streets the water works. sewerage
ar8 ALI that GOES towards lighting and
making The city hasitabts are 81 the best
an4 keep up 20 tbs demands % tue IA Diaiy
increasing population.