The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19

clares that the city viii have 900 goo 20,
increased $500 IN less than four years,
and how to keep pace with this phase OF
its growth is a constant problem. The
railway systems are adding at least S00
miles annually mi to the mileage i OF western este
Pacific and other prodigious undertak-
ings makes it certain that there will be
no halt for years to come.
Many Of the American visitors had
never been in Winnipeg before and were
d9u6y Nth tn the h vast gysfsm
Pacific road. It's yards stretch away
for miles and track parallels track for
many blocks. It's freight depots and
shops are imposing. The railway hotel,
station and offices which the company
is building make colossal structure OF
steel. brick and granite, and will cost
81 100000.
Fortunes Spent In Homes.
The growth Of the city, everywhere
marked and on grand scale, is seen
after all to no greater advantage than
in the residence section. Long rows of
solid blocks have been built up with
residences, modern in every detail. Over
So, 100000 have been expended upon
per cent Of which are being erected by
speculation. The visitors were taken
| thru the most promising residence Sec
lions and suburban districts, and were
amazed at the wonderful building activ-
lite tiles Of this new Chicago Of the west:
foots. up $48, $50 as against $35,273,-
400 in 1908, and nine millions and a
half Of property in addition is exempt
from taxation. The bank clearings for
eleven months of, 1904 were $258, 661, 451
in contrast with $246, lOS,O06 for the
whole Of 1908. -
Well Rounded Out Growth.
Real estate men of Winnipeg say that
no part Of the city has prospered at the
been phenomenal in all parts. The
construction Of a concrete subway, one
Of the finest examples Of masonry work
in this country, under the tracks Of the
real estate on the. north Of the city.
Valuations were given decided i'm
petus at once, and large areas have been
improved. +
!; Other sections, like Fort Rouge, are
developing under high pressure: Port
the center Of the retail trade. Sites
burned over as recently as Oct. 25 have
already been built upon, and business is
proceeding as before, except that the
quarters are more spacious and up-to-
date than the old ones. Some modern
lamp of the genii in every part of the
, city, and the result is seen in costly
skyscrapers and magnificent homes.
Praise for the 500.
The excursionists were delighted with
the preparation and execution of the
, plans for the jaunt. Fred G. James
/ chairman of the. executive committee
of the Minneapolis board, looked after
the general arrangements, and was as
the Western Canadian Immigration as
ISOLATION. -.-. 49, : s
The 500 Line met every expectation
:. The sleepingcar and diningcar service
:, is unsurpassed in this country, and the
ro;adbed, gravel ballasted, and up?9;r upon
/ obtainable, permits Of smooth running
at high rate Of speed Except for g
short delay in the Minneapolis yards al
the outset, the long, heavilyloadec
train was run On schedule time.
I Pleased with Winnipeg and 500.
: The north star state excursionist.
: adopted the following resolutions:
i, Resolved, That it is the, sense of thi:
= party that trip to Winnipeg has beer
! a most delightful outing and that 1t ha!
. been Of great benefit to us in informing
| ourselves Ol lllc IIIdl NClOuS' tIllCFCiilCllt
of the splendid city Of Winnipeg and o
the vast resources of the Canadian west
For the success of this excursion ou
thanks are due to the 500 line, which
thru W.. r. Galloway, the general pas
= senger agent, made the trip possible. w
J are amazed that road so recently con
o structed should be SO smooth and capabl
> of making such good time. We hav
). found the equipment remarkable for con
" venience and comfort, the trainmen an
II attendants courteous and efficient, an
y the 500 and Canadian Pacific dining an
: sleeping service unsurpassed. We hav
= no doubt that this splendid new trun
. line will be Of great benefit to Winnipe
q and the twin cities.
- We are at loss for words adequatel
y. to express our appreciation Of the gen
= erous hospitality and good fellowship ex
II tended to us In Winnipeg by the Winni
/ peg Real Estate Exchange and the West
II ern Canadian Immigration association
y Everything was done that could be don
- to give US a good time and make u
: feel at home, and we hope that 1t wi
= not be long before we shall have the or
% portunity to repay in kind the warm wei