The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25

R. d. Hubbard asked whether the pro-
posed heating apparatus would be as
effective as the first intended tubular
boiler
Secretary Gran explained that the
original plan was to heat up the swim
ming pool from the tubular boiler. This,
however, would be very expensive. The
pool need not be kept any warmer than
70 degrees. The heater would furnish
hot water directly to the showers and
baths.
Judge Cray was doubtful whether it
was good idea to cut out the parti-
/ tons from the shower baths. He doubt
ed the propriety of so doing
Mr.. Gran said that in the Y M. G. A.
buildings in various parts of the coun-
try the private stalls were falling more
and more into disuse and the plan of
having one big shower room was getting
more and more popular. He cited Des
Moines and Oskaloosa as examples of
this.
Mr. Willard remarked that the speci-
fications as originally drawn were very
complete. Experts had said that in all
likelihood no further expenses would
spring up. With the economies that he
enumerated put into practice, it would
be perfectly safe to go ahead if $1,000
to $4,000 could be raised, and then there
would be no danger of debt.
Mr.. Hubbard said he would give 500
more in addition to the $1,000 he had al
ready given for the building He would
be IN favor of going ahead with the
building as far as possible, practicing all
reasonable economies.
Mr.. Willard read letter from Geo. M.
Palmer, wherein the latter stated that
he was not in favor of changing the
plans. Mr.. Palmer thought the commit
tee ought to be able to raise $4,000
more. A vigorous canvass should be
made. The committee could depend
upou nI. dlHleI Ioi Ills ohdio VI
it. He would be ready to help as soon
as he got home.
G. n Andrews said the subscription
field had not been exhausted by any
means. In Oskaloosa large part of the
sum subscribed had been raised by
small subscriptions, largely of S. and
$40. There were few such small sub
scriptions to the Mankato fund. 1t
might be possible to get $4,000 more
subscribed by calling on those who had
not yet given. The committee wanted
to know what was the sentiment of the
meeting with regard to the finishing of
the building Should the third story be
left unfinished or should the committee
90 ahead and complete the building,
trusting that the gentlemen present at
the meeting would take care of the de-
felt if necessary?
Mr.. Currier said the amount subscrib-
ed by Rosenberger & Currier would be
paid in, even if the building should be
finished with debt of $500 or so
hanging over it. A little debt need
cause no worry. 1t might stimulate the
managers into wholesome economy.
L. R. Coughlan said he would pay all
he had said he would, whether the build
ing was completed with debt upon it
or not. He would like to see the work
90 right ahead.
Geo. w. Sugden said the building
ought to be dedicated free of debt. The
money necessary could be raised if it
should be gone after. 1t would cost
great deal to maintain the building after
it was completed. That fact itself would
be a pretty good stimulus to economy.
Lewis Davis was in favor of having
the committee 60 right ahead. He would
help out in case there was deficiency.
Judge Cray remarked that when the
committee came to him he protested
against going ahead with the building at
ALL He thought differently now, how
ever. The experience of the committee
in Understanding the cost of the build
ing was only natural. He was in dread
of debts He thought it would be bet
ter plan to 60 after the extra money
needed right now than to finish the
building with debt upon it. 1t would
probably be easier to raise the sum now
than it would be after the building was
finished. He would be glad to give 500.
H. A. Patterson said that at first he
was in favor of leaving the third floor
unfinished, but now thought it wise to
90 ahead with the building, and let the
contracts even at the risk of finishing
the building in debt.
C. L. Holmes advised the committee
! to 90 ahead with the building and said
he was ready to pay his share.
G. S. Robbins advised the committee
to 90 ahead with the building.
c. E. Wise stated that he would like
to see the building go ahead and reach
completion free of debt. He thought
his firm would be willing to increase its
subscription.
George Pass felt in the same way. He
would like to see the structure go ahead
and be dedicated free of debt.
H. E. Carney thought more subscrlp-
tons could be obtained. He would like
to see the work 60 on.
S. D. Works favored going ahead with
the building whether any debt was in
Cured or not. Some plan should be
adopted whereby 10 per cent
more could be secured from the