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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28

lack of cohension and by lack Of leader
is unquestionably true. The men Of Min
neapolis' WILL firmly believe, drop every
thing at the sound Of a trumpet properly
tuned, and will rally around a leader
whom they recognize practical and
trustworthy. Who so logical g. leader as
the Real Estate Board of the city of Min
sneapolis, with we'll considered end to at
tain and the adoption Of simple, direct
methods for securing same?
mo, the old-time Minneapolis spirit is
not dead. Dead? See the response made
to any scheme appealing toythe business
sense OF our business men. Dead? See
the Investments made by our citizens in
far away Oregon, California, Canada and
Colorado. Dead? See the strength Of
our mercantile establishments; our new
buildings. Is the old time Minneapolis
spirit dead when a. group Of citizens will
unostentatiously contribute to SO nlagni-
sfcent a piece Of art as Mead's glorious
statue of mississippi" which, thanks to
their munificence and public spirit is
available to grace, let us hope, that ideal
location facing the Father of Waters at
9enues?S + -
Would you arouse interest in Mime
apolis real estate and Investments therein
based on it's advance in value? Then,
gentlemen, it is up to you, in my humble
opinion to take the initiative in advertis-
ing Minneapolis as I have indicated.
The Foundations.
'First Of all, however, must the found
alton be laid on well digested civic gov
eminent. The time is ripe, the conditions
most favorable, the moral atmosphere
most clear. If I read the signs Alright,
there never was a time when the right
leader could so quickly rally support as
now. take off my hat to those grand
workers Of the generation just passing
around the corner, whose farsightedness
enterprise and devotion to this beautiful
city made possible for us the opportunity
now; existing; but our faces must be to
the future. From now on let this be
the sentiment controlling us: ~.
What other things T hitherto have done e
| Have fallen from me, are no longer mine;
! have passed on beyond them and have left
them ?, sess..-.-, - -r5'.-.-.; -
As milestones on the way. What lies before
| y a. -. That still is mine. ~
Gentlemen, verify believe that it is
| up to the real estate dealers Of the city
Of Minneapolis, individually and collec-
lively to make veritable 3spotless town
residentially, commercially, a citizenship
and a business location in which will be
such g. desirable thing as to be eagerly
sought and competed for. In this way
have I attempted to- define how our nom
ductive ~ ~ -. @-s.g
''The future of our country and It's pos
sibilities no man has yet fathomed. Shall
Minneapolis play its part in the prob
lens and successes which await the siren
uous? May you and ] be true to our
responsibilities as citizens of this our
beloved city and state and, casting
doubt and hesitation to the Winds follow
in the footsteps Of that Opportunity
which I fully believe is at this moment
knocking at our doors.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28

Following the above succinct summary
of Minneapolis resources and obligations,
w L.. Harris at the recent banquet Of
the Minneapolis Real Estate board, stirred
his hearers to enthusiasm with the fol-
lowing address, which is here given in full
for the first time: -'. -. ~
Il presume the relative advantages of
one municipality over another might be
concisely stated as: First, advantages as
to residence. and, second, advantages as
to money making. The time allotted me
will not permit Of other than concise
statements Let US analyze the .advant-
ages which Minneapolis possesses ,residen-
tally e -- e., -; D.. ~ y.
Most delightful and stimulating; very
few unpleasant days, and, except as to
physical weaklings and those predisposed
to nervous ailments, practically ideal.
Natural Surroundings.
'Unrivaled by any city in the country; a
group Of lakes whose value to the mu-
uicipality cannot be computed In dollars;
a natural drainage system unsurpassed for
healthfuIIess; a rate Of mortality prac-
tically the lowest of any city In the
country; a water supply system which
needs but a few mechanical touches to
make it absolutely perfect; schools, if
anything, too good In the opinion OF
attention we are attempting to, do toe
much for our children in the race for edu-
cational supremacy and are substituting
in a degree mechanical propositions anC
an academic system for fundamental
training. But this is a matter which car
be easily remedied, when practical mer
and women are willing to pay the price
of time spent in intelligent investigation
The fact remains that Minneapolis ex
ponds a larger sum per scholar on it,
childrens education, with possibly one o.
two exceptions, than any city in the coun
try.
/ Our state university is growing by
Heaps and bounds, with it's 1000 pupils
maintained by generous annual state ap-
preparations, all within our corporate linn
its, with president and faculty needing
no apology-a magnet attracting to ou
city the children of not only the refine,
and cultivated, but of those who, lackin,
advantages themselves, are hungry tina
their children should have the best equip
ment which systematic mental trainin,
and the most up-to-date university appli
ances can give. No factor is more poten
in shaping the future Of the northwes
than this.
'Of our magnificent public buildings on
manufacturing and mercantile establish
ments, reaching out their tentacles int
the furthest corners of this great north
west and drawing to the mother, Mime
apolis, for sustenance at her breasts. tn
children Of the plain, valley and mountain
II is superauouS to speak.
"Our public utilities, our systems @
water supply, lighting, sewerage and paw
ing. are simply q, question Of funds N
picayunish policy has ever actuated on
citizens in appropriations for these prim
matters Of comfort and convenience, ne1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
Island Park Addition.

Among the important enterprises in real
estate at the present time the develop
ment OF Island Park addition under the
management Of Fl. P. Goodnow deserves
more than passing notice. The movement
dates back to the summer of 1901, when
Mr.. Goodnow began buying property un-
til he had acquired title to nearly all the
available vacant lots in the addition. He
then entered upon the execution Of a
carefully prepared plan Of Improvement,
the details Of which involved the grading
of over fifty lots, the erection Of num-
Der of houses, the extension of water and
gas mains, sewers and sidewalks as
necessity required, and the planting of
shade trees along the avenues
There are now twelve houses in the adj
dition, where In 1901 there were only two.
Several more will be built this year. In
view Of this increase It requires no prophet
to predict for Island Park a rapid and
substantial growth as a residence section.
Building restrictions, which have been an
important factor In the development of
some residence districts and have been
notably neglected in others, will be en-
forced In Island Park for the purpose Of
excluding all undesirable or objectionable
improvements and of insuring the growth
OF the addition along the harmonious lines
Of select residence locality.
The property which is thus being ex-
plotted is situated north and west of Lake
Of the isles at the terminus Of the Ken
wood car line. aG
If You Want to Sell i
Anything, remember a little want ad In
Tr,,,,r 1xxyf1 ero% xrs,yp 20 hrrxye
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28

Their can It be said that our taxes are I'M
duly onerous, taking into account our geo
graphical extent and the broad lines on
which our city was originally laid out. I'm
doubleday there can and will be an i'm
provement made in the equalization Of
taxes among our citizens, and a more just
distribution Of Same effected, relieving
the distinctly enterprising and progressive
class OF citizens Of the undue share Iatterly
placed upon them, and allowing the sew
eral component parts of the business COM
munity to contribute their equitable share
Minneapolis Essentially a City Of Homes
I'VE have no tenements and no distinct
class OF poor. The report Of the Asso-
ciated Charities for the year 1902 shows
gross expenditure Of but 81, 800, and not
wtthstanding the peculiar fuel conditions
Of the past winter, there has been little
or no suffering, owing largely to our prox-
Unity to the soft coal fields and the lake
ports.
THE machinery Of our city government
Is unquestionably open to improvement.
We are doing business as a municipality
under g. charter distinctly out of line with
modern business methods, and, untisour
citizens choose to change 1t. for a more
up odate instrument, we must continue
under present handicaps, which, provided
we maintain capable men in office, are
not necessarily vicious or ineffective for
results, and milestone around the neck
Of otherwise efficient public servants.
No corporation Or municipality can do its
best work with responsibilities so widely
diffused or under our present form Of
government, and there is no higher duty
resting on those who lay claim to the
title of good citizens than a change in
this respect.
We Are City of Homes, City Of Churches
City Of Schools, A Municipality
Of Law AbdIng Citizens.
Last. but not least, Of the factors
which make Minneapolis desirable
residence city, is it's men and women. Il
Is almost superfluous to say that a city
which guards it's homes and it's schools
it's water supply and public utilities must
have behind them and within it mon an6
| women of character and force. No city
! in the country has a more virile and en-
| terprising citizenship than has Mime
! apolis. To the grand old stock of New
England and the sons and daughters O.
| the middle and central states have beef
added the sturdy children Of Scandinavia
with the more intelligent of the immi
| grants from western and central Europe
Our merchants justly have the reputa
ton Of being the most progessive; ou
/ manufacturers the most enterprising;> GU
bankers the most intelligent and loyal il
| their cooperation in the development O
all legitimate business propositions; GU
professional men the most progressive an
acute; our general population the mos
law abiding and home loving Of any cit
| in the land. Our courts are beyond re
proach, presided over by judges whom W
all delight to honor; our newspapers an
trade journals are examples of all tina
is progressive and enterprising in moder
journalism; our great water power, earn
ing patiently day by day and year b
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
OPPORTUNITY THIS MOMENT
KNOCKING AT OUR DOORS

Thrilling Is the Adjective That Best Recent Address Of
W. Harris Before Minneapolis Board-It
Stirred Its Hearers They Had Not Been Stirred Long Time
The Best Summary of the Cys Resources and Obligations That
Has Spoken in Years-It Is Given Here
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
MINNEAPOLIS
Some of Its Obligations.

Some of Its Obligations.
Convention hall.
Music hall. 49,. ....
New charter, defining and locating re-
sponsIbIIlty Of officials and embody-
Ing thoroughgolng g..
Civil service provisions, clean streets
and back yards, pure water and
generous paving extensions, with
Independence of municipal action as
against present awkward legislative
necessities.
More practical schools.
= Lower Insurance rates.
More work; less talk. -. ~
Less machinery and more steam. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
t.: y: 10Th CENTURY PLAN ;: g: e.; q:
0WnePs Of
Peat Estate

Prote c t 20 u r
agents. Study the
career of prosper
ity of any section,
and we find the .
powers of the real
estate agent have
been utilized and
employed. T b Q
most gene r o u 8
awards have gone
to the cities, towns
and sections that
have been a d -
vanced by the in
telligent and re-
liable real ESTATE
agent. Show the
town in which the
real estate agent
is not an important
factor, and you dis
play a place lack
ing In enterprise,
stagnant In growth
and advancement
in comparison with
what it would be In
compared with the
al1-important ave
nue., the real estate
agency.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
Some of It's Resources.


Salubrlous climate.
Favorable geographical location.
Rich tributary territory.
EnterprIslng merchants, manufacture
ers, bankers and professional men.
Industrious and moral laborIn3ecIass.
Up to- date schools. -, =
FiourIshIng state university.
Commerclaltsc club Of 1000 members.
Satisfactory mortality rate.
Fine street railway system.
Adequate transportation facilities.
An enterprislng and loyal press.
Abundant financial facilities.
Homes and churches.
Conservative labor leaders.
A progressive Improvement assocla-
ton. '....-- --t IT,
A clean city government.
Art commission, ..-..-.. -. ..s>,'- Is. =
A magnificent public library.
A system Of parks unrIvaied In extent
and natural beauty. n
Upto-date hospitals and effective
charitable organizations.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$4,000

PARK Az BETWEEN 18th AND 18th sra
Twelve room house and barn; strictly
modern, hardwood floors, hardwood finishs
everything you could wish for in homes
lot 40x130.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28

See my large list
Of medium and
low-priced houses.
Remember, If I do
not have what you
want, will build or
have built for you
any style of house
in any location in
the city on easy
terms.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$4,000

NO. 3045 HENNEPlN AV-Nine- room
house; all modern except furnace; cor
ner lot 51x128; would make fine business
location; corner Hennepin and 31st st;
where all cars center; secure this at once
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$4,000

NO. 80 N TWELETH sT-Eight-room
house, very centrally located; lot 5ox10o
feet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28


healthy;
built well furnished
q )
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
George H. Miller,
$50 Lumber Exchange.
$50 Lumber Exchange.
$1,000

$14OO |
NO. ISIS FIRST. AVENUE soUTH-six- |
room house; with lot 2sx126; very REQ
sonable. =, .,@--.7 -.--.. s--s~ -.
$500
NO. 2o01 POLK STREET NE - Eight |
room house, corner lot, 40x104; city wa
ter; stone sidewalks; comfortable, snug
home for some one to pick up.
$4,000
NO. 2 HIGHLAND AV-Twelve-room
house; modern except furnace; lot 50x
100; very great bargain.
$4,000
NO. 1907 SIXTEENTH AV SE-Eight-
room house; all modern; near state uni
versity; lot 3Ox132. -. ~..-
J. $4,000
WlNoNA, MIMI "A ten room modern
house; hardwood floors; cellar under
whole; laundry; cistern; city water; hot
and cold water; shade trees; lot 5Ox15o;
will exchange for a place in Minneapolis.
$500
NO. a4os SECOND Az s-Eight-room
house, with bathroom; a very warmly
built house in every way and very cheap
at the price named, especially with the
large lot 63x135 to alley. - -. '.-,--
$500 =, /.
zoos 8 TWo-AND-ONE-HAL ST-Sev-
en-room house and barn; with very large
lot, 66x165; the naked land Is worth more
than the price named.
$500
NO. 1853 ALDRIcH Av S-Ten- room
modern house and barn; stone sidewalks;
shade trees; water meter, etc; desirable
home near the electric line. r.
$4,000
NO. 3045 HENNEPlN AV-Nine- room
house; all modern except furnace; cor
ner lot 51x128; would make a fine business
location; corner Hennepin and 31st st;
where all cars center; secure this at once.
$4,000
| NO., 80 TWELFTHz Slight room
house, very centrally located; lot 50x1O0
| feet #E.s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$3.50

New, all modern,
up-to-date house
on southeast COR
ner in Sunnyside
district, finished In
h a r d w.o o d 8
throughout; very
nice; convenient,
with good barn;
street i1npro v 9
ments all in and
paid for; built by
owner for g. home;
good reasons for
selling. =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
Point for Park Board,

@.This movement, once inaugurated and
maintained with al definite distinct. well
understood objective point, would give us
a music and convention hall within twelve
months; and, by the way, what better use
can our municipality or park board make
Of some Of It's downtown property than
to donate it for this purpose; aye, and
erect a building thereon as well? Such
an edifice, devoted to music, art and liter.
ature, would be certainly as educational as
any present building devoted to educa-
tional purposes. If you will take the inf-
tiative in this matter, whether it be from
public funds, from private funds, or a
combination of both, will promise you
the heartiest support from the retailers of
this city, who have an organization which
| they will be only too glad to place at your
disposal. co..
.sWho so logically as YOU as a body Of
men peculiarly interested in and depend
ing upon the building and maintenance Of
a tSpOtless Town, should take up the
question Of framing and submitting q new
city charter, locating official responsible
ity, defining authority and experimenting
appropriations? Consider moment.
Have we not become too largely a city Of
grumblers and too little men Of action?
Are we not depending too much on legisla-
ton and mechanical substitutes and too
little on aggressive, direct work?
| oId-Time Spirit Not Dead.
.We hear much Of the decadence OF
the old-time Minneapolis spirit. claim
| that the charge is false. There is as much
old time Minneapolis spirit as ever, but IT
needs crystalizing; it needs direction; 1t
needs q head; it needs yitalizing force
The basis Of the old-t time Minneapolis
spirit, bald and unsentimental as it may
seem to make the statement, was self
interest, and self interest Is a proper in
centive to appeal to and will win battles
and accomplish results while sentiment is
spending itself in resolutions and empty
phrases It may seem q reflection on mo-
1 tives but other things being equal, 1t is
4 in the last analysis, the horse properly
harnessed which wins the most races. The
old time Minneapolis spirit is here. Thai
lit has been diverted and dissipated bJ
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$500

| NO.. 1853 AlDRECH Az S-Ten- room
modern house and barn; stone sidewalks;
shade trees; water meter etc; desirable
home near the electric line. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$500

zoos g o-AND-ONE-HALF ST-Sev-
en-room house and barn; with very large
lot, 65x16b; the naked land Is worth more
than the price named.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28

II You Want to Sell NJ
Anything, remember a little want ad In
the Journal will get you q buyer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$1,000
$4,000

NO. 1901 THIRD Av Sis the greatest
bargain of all which includes a Broom
brick veneer home. and a. 6-roorn frame
house, both of which are all modern in ey-
cry particular; with barn on large cor
ner lot-62x12S, Sd and 18th; fine home
for some one to secure.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28
$4,000

1890 CLINTON AN-Ten- room moderl
house and barn; all conveniences; a ver1
desirable home; lot 50x135. 49, -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28

NO. a4os SECOND Az S-Eight-room
house, with bathroom; a very warmly
built house in every way and very cheap
at the price named, especially with the
large lot, 63x135 to alley. ~. .-s--.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-28

NO. ISIS FIRST AVENUE. SoUTH-six-
room house; with lot 2Sx126; very REQ
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-12-10
. SCHOOL NOTES
By OUR REGULAR coRREsroSpsAr

Miss Lille Bennett and Joseph
Bennett visited the high school Fri
day afternoon.
Miss Lulu Hill has withdrawn
from school.
Jessie Johnson and Oren Under
wood have returned to school, after
being absent several weeks.
Lyman Longfellow is out Of
school on account OF sickness.
Misses Kelsey and Robinson were
visitors Friday afternoon.
Leona Davis and Gertie Combs
have returned to school.
Misses Belle Lockman and Gertie
Mellen were among last weeks
visitors.
Clayton Reed is on the sick list.
The members of the graduating
class had business meeting Tues
day afternoon in the class room.
Whitman College of Walla Wal
la. Washington, has offered schol-
arship to the one graduating with
the highest honors from the Noun
tain Home high school.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-12-10

Mining Location Notices for sale
at The Bulletin office.
DR.. W. 0. King is reported to be
doing his utmost for a decision
favorable to him in his contest with
Mr.. Grip. Up to date it is said
honors belong to the latter. We
hope and believe the doctor will
''get there.
From Pine comes the story of big
things In mining for the owners of
the Franklin. Recent prospecting,
so it appears, has determined
practically inexhaustible supply
of rich ore existing in that famous
property and the possibility of null
ti-millionaires resident in Mountain
Home is prospect to view with
considerable satisfaction
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-12-10
ALLEGED ,FIREBUGS
Preliminary Hearing Had
Tuesday.
Glenn's Ferry, Dec. 8.

Nlcuu rcETyy Leu. Q.
The case Of the state against
O'Neill, Gamm and Hauck, the
alleged incendiaries of the Stockton
hotel fire, came on for hearing to-
day before Judge Mullany.
Evidence was taken, Pearson's
stenographer being employed, which
will be transcribed tomorrow.
William Gamm, one Of the pris-
oners, testified on behalf of the
state, giving full details of the hap
penings incident to the crime. He
was corroborated in every material
way by George E. Hauck, also un-
der arrest, who had no connection
with the crime, but had associated
with Defendants O'Neill and
Gamm.
The county attorney will recon-
mend that O'Neill and Gamm be
held for the crime of murder and
that George e. Hauck be required
to give bond for his appearance as
a witness in the district court,
which convenes in April.
County Attorney Mclaughlin
and Sheriff Fountain are county
officers in attendance here.
LATER.
At 10 o'clock yesterday Judge
Mullany bound over to the district
court O'Neill and Gamm on the
charges of murder and robbery
Hauck in default of $500 bono il
held as a witness in the custody o.
| the sheriff.