St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-18

dampness, the pede strian has fondness for
the sidewalk and dislike TO go out into the
moist street. Notwithstanding his or her
Partially for a sidewalk, the contractors
have willed otherwise, and the pedestrian
must mortify himself or herself and go out
into the street. The new building takes up
the side walk Immediately I'm front thereof
and the pedestrian must go out in the mud in
order to get by, or wait uutil the building is
completed. Some people are in a hurry and
cannot wait.
The contractors are so taken up with the
completion of the building that they have no
time to think of trifes, such as a temporary
walk around the front of the new structures.
They think that il is of little consequence to
the passers by, while the building of such
temporary boardwalk is matter OF some
importance TO them. Hence the walk is not
is not put up FOR the convenience of pedestri-
ans. This failure TO comply with the city or
dinances on the subject of temporary walks
is generally observed throughout the city, but
is more apparent along West Seventh street
in the neighboIhood of Broadway and Olive
streets.
The contractors are not alone TO blame, as
the city pays a certain official 10 look after
such matters, or ut least there is a general
impression to that effect. Perhaps he believes
builder should not be interfered with ia the
least.
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Judge Burr, the ex-judge of the municipal
court, sat in the Ryan lobby Friday morning
awaiting the abatement of the drenching rain
storm. In addition TO the umbrella, moist
and well worn. which he held i'm bis hand he
had six new umbrellas in a bundle by his side.
a travelling man came down. . He looked
without and saw the rain. He looked at
Judge Burr and his stock of new umbrellas.
'How much are theyy" queried the traveller,
moving up to the judge and addressing him.
The latter explained that the umbrellas were
not for sale. a second traveller made the
same mistake and miStook the ex-municipal
judge for an umbrella merchant. A second
explanation followed.
A third looked at the judge. without Civ
ing him chance TO make any inquiries Judge
Burr volunteered the information that he was
father of six children. each child going to
separate schools and requiring an individual
umbrella He further said that every spring
he bought each OF the sextette an umbrella
which continued in active use until fall when
the owner was ready for new one. After
making the explanation, he made IL con-
yenienr TO depart with his stock Of umbrellas
thus avoiding any chance for being taken a
third time for an umbrella merchant
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A stylishly dressed travelling man came
down to the Office OF the Ryan last Friday
morning during the heavy rain Storm He
remarked about the rainy weather TO the
clerk in charge, who agreed with him, as
clerks are wont TO do.
Il say clark" exclaimed the dudish look ng
drummer TO the clerk as he adjusted an eye
glass into his right eye, Don cher know /
forgot my CAMP, deucid rough, don cher
know"
The clerk again agreed with him and init
mated that few rougber thinks had ever oc-
CURED within his brief term of existence.
''Clark, don cher know, I'll have TO take the
hotel umorella. hate 10 awfully, but can't
help it, cher know. Have one sent TO the
door at once" said the traveller.
The clerk, in his most polite manner, in
formed the seeker after an umbrella that the
Ryan had retired from tho umbrella BUSH
ness, and consequently could not supply him
with the desired article.
Don cher supply your guestsY" continued
the Observation-Disclosures. "Never do fl?
Oil that's duced rough I'll not larry in
such boorish hotel. No attention paid to
guests. My bill aud I'll co.
His bill was promptly presented to him and,
having paid the same, the dainty young man
went out into the rain. His wrath covered
him and protected him from the outdoor
moisture
trHK ONLooKER.