The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-21

setting is, and to which the mounds
themselves seem a fitting crown.
| Inc grandest view to be had from,
any park in the Northwest is to be had
from the Indian Mounds park. Here
one may stand on lofty mound. one
Of those from which the park takes its
name, and see the district up and down
the Mississippi river for miles. on a
clear day. Several of the small VII
lagos near St. Paul may be discerned
with the naked eye, and viewed ouite
plainly by the aid of field glasses. The
area of the park is practically 50 acres.
extending to the State Fish Hatchery.
which occupies a 22-acre tract, and
adjoins the Indian Mounds park proper.
Careful work has transformed the park
into charming spot always cooled by
the breezes from the river, and por-
tions Of it shaded by a growth of trees
almost like one of the forests of oldsn
days.
The natural parkway along the river
at Fort Smelling attracts immense
crowds during the hot months. although
but little has been done to enhance
the natural beauty of the place. vet
its beauties are enough to command at
tentlon. Across the bridge is the United
States Military Reservation, on which
STANDS historic old Fort Smelling. The
old fort and barracks grounds, the
Juncture Of the Minnesota and Mfssfs-
sippi rivers, as well as miles of river
scenery which, in the season of green
verdure and blooming flowers, is surely
grand, and well worth the visit for
those who have not seen them. Tall,
nodding, whispering trees surround the
buildings, and the sweet smells Of
spring and summer are waited to the
] visitor.
During the summer It is headquar-
tiers for horsemen, cyclists and autos
mobile parties.
All the world loves a hero, and to
many the Boys in Blue who live
at Uncle SANS hotel on the military
reservation are heroes. Therefore, tha
special drills of the soldiers at the fort
attract many visitors, and the artillery
practice in the morning, with the dress
parade of the infantry, draw many
sightseers from the two cities. In the
summer time the regimental band ut /
the fort provides music, the concerts I
equaIing many hailed as treats by the /
music lovers Of the city.
Aside from the parks mentioned,
Shadow Falls park, and the drive con-
Meeting the Marshall avenue bridge
with the Summit avenue boulevard Is
probably the prettiest piece Of park in
the city. The roadway through The
woods around the Shadow falls ravine
and along the edge Of the bluff from
Marshall avenue to Summit avenue
passes a wealth of beauty in its SYLVAN
associations and picturesque scenery,
making it one of the most charming
drives in the country. The present
parkway is to be largely improved and
extended.
There are a number of smaller and
less important parks throughout st.
Paul, two of them being located in the
heart of the business district, Rica
park. bounded by West Fourth and /
Fifth streets, Market street AMI WASH
ington street; and Smith park. bounded
by East Fifth and Sixth streets and
Sibley and Rosabel streets. Each Of !
these parks is city square.
Taken as whole, the park system 4
of the Twin Cities justly entitle the
residents ot Minneapolis ana St. Paul .
ito the exercise of vast amount Of .
civic pride, and With the extensive i'm
provemen-s and alterations made each :
year, together with the acquisition Of