Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1883 — Making a Start. [ARTICLE]

Making a Start.

“I am on my way East, and have -about three hours in which to see Detroit,” said a stranger to a policeman on J efferson avenue. “I want to begin right. Now, then, you of course have ths finest fire department in the •country ?” ~ “Yes, sir.” “Ah! Exactly —, exactly. And the best police force?” .“Yes.” “Just as I had expected—exactly. This is, of course, one of the healthiest cities in the world ?” “It is.” “Ah—yes. You have a noble river at your doors ?” “We have, sir.” “Exactly—l presumed as much. You have churches and schools for all, of course ?” “Yes, sir.” “Exactly—of course. Taxes are low, the local Government efficient, and law and older prevail in all directions ?”_ “Yes.” “I supposed so—yes. The city is improving, and is certain to become a great metropolis ?” “That’s what we think. ” “Of course—of course. You have pure air, good water and freedom from epidemics ?” “Yes, sir.” “Exactly—exactly—just as I supposed. They said the same in Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, Indianapolis and Milwaukee. If you will now have the kindness to direct me to a ■5-cent barber shop I will enjoy a shave .and then see the city. With the start you have given me I cannot fail to do you j ustice.*’ — Detroit Free Press. « _ ,