The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-04
CUsSED AT A MEETING IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER.
THEY CANNoTtDo MUCH THIS YEAR,
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But Will He in Shape to Accom-
plish Good Deal Next Year,
1t Is Expected.

ing was called for o'clock, but it
was nearer when Mrs. r. M. New
port, who presided at the previous
meeting, called for order. AS one of
the ladies expressed it: ''It required
considerable bravery to, attend meet
ing in the intense heat" and this fact
probably explains the small number
who attended.
The object of the meeting was eX-
planned by Mrs Newport, who stated
that she felt very much encouraged
at seeing SO many of the wards Of the
city represented. She said that 1t
would hardly be necessary to go into
the details of. the work which the
ladies expect to promulgate. They
were looking forward with patience
to the time when they would be able
to bring influence to bear in favor
of their work here. Their work SHOULD
be done very. much on the lines of that
in Minneapolis, where the ladies have
been doing effective work in the in
terests of the, peautifying of the city
Mrs. Newporti appointed for chairman
Mrs. J. L. Forepaugh, it being the wish
of the ladies, present that the appoint
ment should be made by Mrs. New
port in lieu Of an election.
Mrs Forepaugh took the chair, and,
in a few remarks, outlined what she
thought was the best action for the
association to pursue. 1t was rather
late in the Year to expect to accom-
plish much during this season, but, by
having their organization complete and
in good order, a good start would be
had for next springs campaign in the
interests Of cleanliness of the city.
Mrs. Charles Dibble was chosen sec
rotary, and the president called upon
]. A. Wheelock for few remarks:
Mr.. Wheeloek stated that he was of
the opinion that, in spite of the fact
that the Organization of the ladies had
been completed at a rather late date
in the season, much effective work
could be accomplished this fall. a
very great part of their work should
be the planting of trees along the
streets on the vacant lots. 1t would
have vastly improved the appearance
of the city if trees had been planted
along the recently settled streets long
years ago. Five years of growth in
these trees makes a great difference in
their development. This matter above
all others, SHOULD be attended to, and
the, results should, be, Very beneficial
This work does not involve any greaE
expense, The .trses are, planted by the
bic in the past has been the incom-
potency of the. contractor. 1t would be
a good idea IT, the members of the
association could induce the owners
of the property to plant the trees at
their own expense, as they would be
more apt to look after their welfare
Trees of the average planting size
could be planted and taken care of for
three years at an average price OF S2.oO
per tree, and, if the association took
an active stand in the matter, the
chances of the trees living and becom-
ing a source Of beauty would be three
fold what they are now Mr.. Vince
lock also referred to the noXious weeds
such as burdOcks, etc, which We're
growing on vacant lots along the
principal residence streets, and, If
the ladies took an interest in the mat
ter they could stimulate the authorl-
ties in the enforcement of the ordl-
nance, requiring these weeds to be
taken care of. Mr.. Wheelock said
that there were men living along these
streets who only needed to be stirred
up to get them to go to work and
clean up their property. He did not
believe that it would be we'll to eX-
tend their efforts, beyond that por-
ton of the. city where work had pre-
vously been DONE
On motion of Mrs. Newport the
The Women's Local Improvement as
ISOLATION"
In answer to a question from Mrs.
Hammond as to the manner in which
the members ocould obtain information
concerning the ownership of the va
cant lots through the city, Mr.. Vince
lcck stated that such information
could be obtained from the board of
public works ,7office.I .,.... ..
w /. Wilson wished to emphasize
some remarks of Mr.. Nheelock. He
felt assured that a great deal Of useful
work could be- accomplished by the
ladies this fall The board Of public
of destroying noxious weeds by the
mode of procedure now in vogue,
When there was but one man to look
after three wards of the city. But the
ladies could do great deal to spur
these men on, so that newer and bet
ter methods could be adopted for look
ing after network Owners do not
pay enough attention to their trees,
and too much trimming is done. When
the top of tree is cut and trimmed,
it is the same as cutting the lungs off,
and the killing of the tree is sure by
this process. Of course it is necessary
to trim the trees in city somewhat,
but it was entirely unnecessary to
keep at it day after day.
Mrs. Newport stated that she knew
of a very nice location for park in
the Eighth ward, which could be pur-
chased by the city. very cheap, and the
association would tend to cleaning and
identifying of the grounds.
> Mr.. Wilson stated that the park
board had all they could attend to in
keeping the PARKS that are now scat
tered through thescity, in good order.
and their fundst Mould not allow of
their purchasing aAbthersStract for the
purpose.
Mrs. Newport suggested that they
ask the property owners to pay 21s
cents per frontagesfoot for the clean
ing of their grounNS.
Mr. Wheeiock VSthted that he had
estimates of the Get of taking care Of
the lots and it VAS very slight, so
slight indeed-that he did not think
any of the property owners would OBJ
ject to payingTit
Mrs. F., B. Lpran~did not believe that
the NONRESIDENT property owners could
be induced -t 5eF money for the
A communication was read by the
president frotap the board of park
commissioners. with a copy of a reso-
the formation Of TIE association.
A petition for work in the caring for
the lots, from J. H. Watson, and signed
by several influential citizens, was
received and placed on file
Mrs. Newport urged. the chairmen of
the respective ward committees to
prosecute the work vigorously and
make reports to the central committee
regularly.
The committees Of the several wards
are in charge of the following:
First-Mrs. Hellar.
Second-Mrs. Charles Zimmerman
Third-Mrs. Cooper.
Fourth-Mrs. H. D. Gates. .... .-.