St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09
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a further term as attorney general,
though an acceptable and eloquent
Mr.. Clapp does not propose TO make any
extended tour of the state in advocacy
of the Republican ticket. Two years
ago he stumped the various counties TOR
a month. but nOw," he remarked
Yesterday, Il am in Office and can not
neglect the duties appertaining thereto.
What propose to do is to go OH early
in the evening, deliver an address, ana
return to my work the next morning
That is what did at Anoka yesterday
evening. wi ere we had capital gather
ing. do not expect that either the he
publican or Democratic nominee for
governor will deliver many addresses;
though, by the way, the increase OF
public speeches upon six years ago Is
surprising.
The frequent attempts at burglary
that have occurred lately on st. An
thony hill, or in the Rondo station DIS
triet, is a strong argument that the
police force should be increased. 1t Is
not the fault of an officer who has
beat mile long or more, that a burg
lar can get in his work every night in
wear. Two or three blocks are as many
as any man can properly protect but
when he has twenty-siX to look after 1t
is an utter impOssibility. Last spring
Mavor Smith asked for fifty additional
men. but the council refused to comply
with the reqest. Chief Clark was asked
about the necessity of an increase IN
the force, but declined to say anything
beyond the remark: ave are doing
the best we can with the force we have.
LII St. Paul had a police force as large as
other cities in comparison with the
population, we would have 100 more
men,"
DR.. Murphy. while speaking about
politics, related an experience he had
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went up to the door," said he, "but had
no ticket. The doorkeeper asked me
for ticket. and told him | had none.
He sized me up carefully, and in min
ute said: We'll, guess you can go in;
you have the appearance of a good old
Democrat l don't know why he did
it." continued the doctor, ''unless it was
on account of my red face"
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81 am a Republican" remarked a
copital official yesterday, ''but l am
free to confess that the party generally
behaved meanly towards Gov. McGill.
People talk and complain about mis-
appointments, especially the railroad
commissioners. Take Gov. Austin'S
appointment. There is no man the rail-
road companies hate more than him.
And the appointment of Gov. Austin
was only natural. Eighteen years ago
he gave Gov McGiIl his first lift, when
he was in Strengthened circumstances,
and was it not a magDanimous act on
the part of Mr.. McGill not to forget his
friend when he had the power to assist
him? No; the party have behaved
id mean."
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Prof. Kirk, assistant state superin-
tendent of public instruction, last year
made very extensive tour throughout
the British Isles. He did it in the regu-
lation style, too, mainly on foot. "a
walking tour" he said, sis the only pos
sible method of seeing a country and
studying the manners and customs of
the people. The most enjoyable event
ever had was at the foot of Mount Hell
vellyn, and the fare was Of the homeliest
charlottesville bread, jam and tea.
1t was at one of those Old-fashiOned
country inns; and the simplicity of the
country folk was quite charming. En-
glish people were much more freer and
kindlier disposed than /, as an Ameri-
can, anticipated. There was not the
slightest reserve, but general desire
to entertain stranger when they found
that he was all square,"
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Teachers institutes are being held
throughout the state during the present
month, the arrangements for which
have been made by the state superin-
tendent of public instruction. Prof. C..
W. G. Hyde. of st. Cloud. and Prof. f.
G. McCleary, of Mankato, called at the
Office of the superintendent yesterday.
The former reported that successful
institute had been held at Sank
Rapids, and the later gave pleas
ing testimony of another at Anoka.
this week. Four institutes will be held
this week, as follows: Red Wing, con-
Quoted by Prof. Hyde; Princeton, Miss
S. E. Sprdgue; Buffalo, Prof. w. f.
Rocheleau; and ShakOpee. Prof. Nc
C1eary. A staff of instructors in addi-
ton will also be in attendance at each
institute
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Prospects for the building of the EnOs
electric railway from South st. Paul.
under the existing franchise as granted
by the city board of aldermen, are not
the brightest. James II. Lawrence, sec
rotary of the company, is now in New
York negotiating for funds with which
to construct and equip the line, but it is
learned from reliable source that he is
not meeting with much success.
The opinion seems to be gem
eral among moneyed men that
the line from South st. Paul to Second
street would not be a paying invest
ment. G. W. ClaIk,a real estate dealer,
largely interested in the enterprise,
was seen yesterday and stated that no
trouble would be had in raising the
funds necessary for the construction of
the line if the franchise should be
granted through the city of st. Paul to
Minneapolis. In fact, the capt.
tai had already been promised him per
sonally, should such franchise be Sc
cured.