St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-20
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poses has become question of great mo-
ment in Minneapolis. Many there are who
seem impressed with the idea that the eX-
pense exceeds the value of the benefits de-
rived. Again, there are hundreds who in
cline to the opinion that the city cannot
afford to lose the mast, though il should
cost twice the sum now being paid. The
city council has taken conservative stand.
One alderman stated at the last session
that sixteen ordinary Brush electric
street lights can be hung and maintained
under the new contract with the Brush
Electric Light company for the S., 200.
amount at which the company fixes the
cost of the mast. The mast has only eight
lamps, and the alderman referred TO claims
that twelve ordinary arc lights properly
distributed will give the city as good ser
vice as does the mast. On the other hand
the advocates of 1.-THE tallest mast in the
world' argue that il is worth the price paid
as an aid TO the fire department in lighting
the roofs of buildings for a mile distant,
while still Others urge that the reputation
alone of possessing the talleSt mast is of
unreasonable worth. Yet it is not likely
that the council will make contract with
the Brush company at the stipulated price
of $1,000 per annum. However, they are
willing TO effect compromise.
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S. S. Small, the well-known real estate
dealer, has been temporarily appointed
general manager of the motor line. Col.
McCrory was seen and asked re-
sardng the appointment. He stated
that he was going East in a
or two to meet Charles A. PillSbury, and
that conference will be held with MesSrs.
md
dictate relative To the future of the road.
Col. McCrory is still manager. de facto, al
though the prediction has been made that
he would be eventually superseded by Mr..
Small. This, however, Mr.. McCrory dis
credits, and, to substantiate his position, the
tact that no legal proceeding have been
had III the premises should be taken into
consideration. He certainly cannot he de-
posed without recourse To the courts. unless
from his own vOlition, which is thought
highly improbable. 1t occurs to those best
acquainted with the history of the road
that Minneapolis owes Col. McCrory a debt
OF no ordinary magnitude. He conceived
the enterprise, and has worked indefati
gably for its success. Certainly no more en-
ergetic nor capable man can be placed at
the head of the institution. and therefore
there is no apparent likelihood of his being
displaced.
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Mr.. Small will make very valuable ac-
cessOry to the road. He is chuck full of
energy and business enterprise. clear-headed
and exceedingly popular. Although his
present position is temporary. the appoint
ment having been made by Col. McCrory to
continue until the new syndicate effects am
organization and an election is held. Mr..
Small will beyond doubt be retained perma-
nently in an important capacity. 1t has
been suggested that he is naturally and adj
mirably adapted TO perform the responsible
duties OF general passenger agent, "a a like
Office.
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An order was posted yesterday instruct
ing all the employees of the road to imnlic-
lily obey the orders OF General Manager
Small. and the bulletin bore the signature
of Col. McCrory.
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One of the Improvements to be early
made by the new syndicate is To put i'm a
new cable road from Bridge square to some
point near Thirteenth street. This change
VIII be alike acceptable 10 the city govern
mcnt and the residents along First avenue
south and will put an absolute end To the
Old and harassing war waged against the
steam motor by many of the parties referred
to. Another important and also exceed
mgly promising improvement TO be con-
Sunmated viii be 10 construct a branch
line to st. Paul, connecting the twin cities
with transit system which shall accom-
modate residents ut any point between
either metropolis. inasmuch as the service
in some respects is like unto that of the or
binary street ears. in that the motor will
stop at any street to take on or allow any
passenger to get OFF.
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eve propose to put into effect the
scheme propOSedby DIR. AmeS at WacOnia."
said prominent old veteran yesterday.
The various posts will draft memorials TO
congress and we will have them signed by
every old veteran in the state that we can
reach, asking congress to pass an act en-
titling each and every old soldier the right
to pension. l tell you it is feather in
DR.. Ames' cap, too"
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"Why is it that at fairs, festivals and
plcnlcS. given under church society aus
pices, the almighty dollar seems TO be the
sole desideratum, and that at the sacrifice
OF every true business principle?" asked
gentleman of GLOBE representative last
evening. Il recently went to Lake CAL
houn, attracted by the advertisements dis
uibuted by church society, to attend a
picnic, he resumed after moments pause.
Il found that the picnic management had
secured control of all the refreshment stands
and that they diShed up to their guests
at good prices the most worthless stuff. and
represented it as the best. When | asked
why this was so the reply was, 1T is for
the church, you know as though the mere
Ch,-f-s
made the deception less egregious. /
bought a cigar and was told that il was the
best that could be found in the market. and
upon my word twas shockingly bad-could
smell il rod. 1t may be all right. but IL is
not my religion" and the indignant citizen
ran to catch the motor.
49,
A rumor gained currency on the streets
yesterday that two men were taken over
the falls with the swimming school. but the
report was without foundation in fact. al
though three men were found who attested
that they saw the men on the boats as they
went over the dam. Prof. Duplessis dis
proves the story, positively. He was in
the school when the storm came up. and
had just gained the shore when the entire
structure began to move. He saws no one
was with him. 1t goes to show how a
mans imagination will run away with him.
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DIT is little singular, and the fact has
been matter of general comment that
through this entire summer season. Sunday
has been, the day of the week for violent
storm. The weeks have almost Invariably
started in rather cool and have grown stead
lily warmer until Sunday, when the storm
would come and knock the temperature
down again.
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The most delicate charity seasoned the