St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-19
CURRENT COMMENT.

1t is too bad that Tribune reporter was
not present at the lookup yesterday morning
when man was brought in with a bloody
nose, caused by accidentally falling down. 1t
might have been worked up into a sensation,
and given him an opportunity to advers ely
criticize the administration. The public, as
rule never takes into consideration the fact
that policemen are human, and are often
obliged to protect themselves in some man
ner from the anger of a rum-crazed man.
The public appears to have an idea that an
officer should stand still and let a man whom
he is arresting pound him all up and abuse
him in any manner he sees fit. If he does,
there are always those who are ready to eX-
claim: Served him right; that's what he's
paid for But if the offender is necessarily
handled in rough manner the cry goes up that
the police are brutal, and take wild delight
in knocking men down and abusing them. If
some of those constant GROWERS would find
out facts before turning over the officers
there would be much less grumbling.
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There are great many tourists visiting
this city, and the number will increase instead
of decrease from now on until fall. 1t
might occur to some of the members of the
several boards of trade that pamphlet con-
tanning description OF some of the principal
features of Minneapolis and vital statistics
might bring large returns for small outlay
in the way of advertising the city. There are
scores of inquiries daily at the West hotel
alone by strangers for information concern
ing the growth, Industries and business of
Minneapolis, and the clerks are obliged to say
that there is nothing of the kind provided for
distribution.
Speaking about advertising the city, the
milers at the Pilsbury A are doing a good
deal OF work in this direction that is probably
not appreciated because unaoticed. This
thought occurred the other day while observ-
ing one Of the employees show distinguished
party of Pniladelphians about the mill He
not only gave comprehensive and interest
ing lecture upon milling, but escorted the
party to the roof, where for half hour he
pointed out the principal buildings, gave
brief history of the city, prices OF real estate,
statement of taxes, waterpower facilities,
etc.
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| The argument in the action to enjoin the
| stone arch bridge will be heard in the district
| court to-day, unless a compromise should be
| reached meanwhile, which is not probable.
| This bridge question has assumed a personal
| shape, neither necessary or agreeable. To
| the vast majority of taxpayers the present
| squabble is anything but palatable. They
want bridge that will remove the objections
! to the present structure and care very little
whether it is 4 stone arch, single pier or steel
| cantilever. Two or three men are endeavor-
ing to stamp their personality on the bridge,
and with them-they are on both sides of the
sympathy. The city wants good, broad and
substantial bridge, the best for the least
money. and wants it free of any faint of con-
tract jobbery. And that is all.
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An impression has gone abroad that Prof.
Bradley has been elected superintendent OF
schools for Minneapolis. 1t is a mistaken
one, however. The board has about come to
the conclusion that the desirable new methods
in the public schools can be secured only
through an entirely new man. For this
reason Prof. Moore and Jordan were not con-
sidered in connection with the superintend,
ency. The success attendant upon the i'm
portation of President Northrup of the
university has been Il strong factor in this
conclusion. Prof. Bradley seemed, to the
minds of several members, to fill the bill, and
an informal offer was made him. He is now
principal of the Albany high school at S
salary of So, 500, and 1t has been agreed tc
| offer him $4,000. The matter is yet in abey'
anee, and has never been officially before the
| board.