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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
LENGTH IN FEET
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Total cocT or pAyvurxr

The total length Of streets paved with
cedar blocks is nearly six miles, to which
should be added the crushed stone pave
ment on Dock street, the length Of which
is 2,17S feet, making the total pavement
in Alpena city at the end Of 1890, to be
six miles and 1,29S feet in length. The
Dock street crushed stone pavement cost
33 cents per square yard, and the number
Of square yards is 4,166
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Last Friday John Nolan got his leg
caught between sailboat and part OF
the Alpern wharf near North Point. The
leg was severely crushed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Comstock's lumber mill was shut down
few days last week on account Of the
want Of logs. The firm receive train
load Of logs per day from their pineries,
but that lie only about half days cut.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

J. Levyn left on Thursdays train for
Battle Creek, and if health permitted would
then 90 to Chicago. Mr.. Levyn has not
been we'll this summer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Why go out of the city to have your
eyes operated upon when DR.. Mcclure car
and will do the same operation at less
than half what IL would cost you to &c
elseWherc
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
Farmers Notice.

am still conducting the sale of farm
implements this coming summer Such as
cord binders, reapers, moving machines,
rakes, plows harrows, cultivators, sulky
plows, potato planters and digers, seeders,
stump pullers, tanning mills, Milburn
wagons, Jackson wagons, and all other
kind of farm tools ONCE on Washington
avenue, Frosts old stand, near Globe ho-
tel.
O1O w HAIL.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Tamarack wood brings three dollars
per cord at the Fletcher paper pulp fac
tory, and q considerable amounts brought
in every week. There are immense guam
titles OF tamarack wood in this county.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Fish commissioner F. N. Clark came up
on the train from Worthwhile, last Thurs
day, being on business in connection with
the hatchery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Less rain fell last month than dur.
ing any September month since the estab.
lishment Of the L. S. signal service in
this city The next dryest September
was in 1872.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

One of the members of the Middle Is
land life saving crew was recently dis
charged for sleeping during his night
watch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

VIM. Barker arrived from the southern
part of the State last Saturday, and brought
with him IA fine horses belonging to the
Huron Lumber Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

At the Ansell Spool factory, work Is
progressing. The foundation for the
engine is laid, and the smoke stack ready
To be hoisted into position.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pack, who have been
in Europe during the past summer, return
ed home last night. Mr.. Pack is much i'm
proved in health.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

There is to be special meeting Of
Thunder Bay Chapter, No. "a, r. A. NJ,
next Friday night. Work NJ. M. degree.
Visitors welcome.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Wittelshofer have gone to
Wheeling, West Virginia, where Mrs.
Wittelshofer will remain some time visit
ing her parents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mrs. Jas. Mcnamara arrived home last
week from Bay City, where she has been
attending the funeral of her mother.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mamie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Kitchen, of Rogers City, is to be mar
red to Chas. Platz, of the Pressure Isle
Advance, on October Odd.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The Johnston roller process flour mill
has been kept busy since it first started,
in grinding grists for farmers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

We neglected to make mention last
week Of an extensive trip taken by ALI
Creighton, who recently, went to New
York, the Pacific coast, Florida and
the banana growing region south of this
Country.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The Gllchrist warehouse has had an
iron roof placed thereon. 1t Is an i'm
provement on the shingles formerly used.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The propeller Torrent went through
herself last Thursday, near the mouth OF
the bay. She was brought to this port
and the repairs are being made by the In
dustrial Works.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

J. Frank Mcclure, NJ. D., o. ct A.
CHR, graduate of the New York oph.
thalmia college, for the eye, ear, nose and
throat, makes special study OF the dis
eases of the eve, ear, nose and throat. 0Sl.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The pavement laid in 1887 contained
1896 square yards, and the cost was
$13,S14.64. The price paid per square
yard was 70 cents. A small amount Of
extras were paid for.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Captain Mckenzie, of Middle Island, and
Capt. Persons, Of Thunder Bay Island, were
in town Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Allan Fletcher has gone on business
trip to Niagara Falls, Cincinnati and Min
neapolis, leaving last Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The steel trusses and columns for the
new Beebe block arrived Wednesday,
and were put in place last Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Miss Malt,, who has been on an extend.
ed tour to Europe, arrived home Saturda y
night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

= c. E. Williams and w. E. Dopew ar
rived on the steamer Mackinac yesterday
from GAYLORD.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

DR.. Mcclure says great many eyes
must undergo thorough course of treat
ment before they can be fitted to specta-
cleS
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
1888.

The pavement laid In 1883 contained
1868 square yards, and cost $12,3S9.30.
The price paid was 62l square yard.
There were no paving done In 1889.
The present year an immense amount
Of cedar block pavement has been laid as
follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Meeting of the Common Council next
Monday night at the Council room.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
Meteorological Report

c. T. Park is putting the gas fixtures
In the Court House.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
OUR TELEPHONE.

Business notices under this heading, 10 cents FER
line for each insertion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

w. ii. Campbell having received car
load of tile, is now prepared to lay tile
drains from residences to the street sew
ers,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Keep your kidneys in good order by the
use of Hubbard Wine. Sold by Field u
Gray and j. Il. Bostwick
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The barge Russian brought in 100 tons
OF coal, and the barge Clinton 80 tons OF
coal, for Gllchrist & Bedford, last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Alexander Carr, of this city, has been
granted an increase of pension.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Two billiard tables and one pool table,
will be sold cheap. Apply TO-,
GEO. +. MCRAE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Strictly pure Rhubarb Wine, warranted.
For sale by Field & Gray and j. T. Bost-
wick.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

We call attention Of parties interested
in music, to the Music Cabinet lad" In
another column.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Grand clearing out sale Of books and
fancy goods at the Centennial store dur
ing October.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Second hand buck board and harness
for sale cheap. Enquire of j. L. Burth-
wick. JJI
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
For Sale.

DR.. Mcclure cures all chronic discharges
from the ears.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Have your catarrh cured before you be-
come deaf, by DR.. Mcclure.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The finest of all kinds of tobaccos in the
market, at j. Levyn's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Bargains in crockery, glass and tinware
at 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The Board Of Supervisors are engaged
In their annual session.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

None but the best of smokers goods, and
the finest of tobaccos and cigars at j. Le-
WINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Rhubarb Wine at the drug stores of Field
d Gray and j T. Bostwick
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

During the month of October there will
be n grand clearing out sale Of books and
fancy goods at the Centennial store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

No marriage licenses were issued last
week, by the county clerk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Rhubarb Wine for general debility. Sold
by Field q GRAY and j. Il. Bostwick.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Total length in feet ,205
The number of square yards was S,076,
and the total cost $7,848. The cost of
pavement on Second and Dock streets
was 81 cents per square yard, and on
Fletcher street, S3 cents per square yard.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mrs. H. s. Bailey, who has been visiting
friends in Iowa, returned home Thursday
night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Total length in
The total number Of square yards laid
In 1885 was 10,616-the cost Of which was
$7,440.54. Price per yard go cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Henchman arrived from
Detroit Friday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

r. Eales has gone TO Harrisville to help
put the new -four mill there in operation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Buy hosiery at 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Roger Bros. plated ware, at 90c store.
The J. J. cigars are superior to all 9TH
prG
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Notices inserted under this heading, cents per
line for each insertion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Pocket knives, cheap, 00c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

DIR. Mcclure cures deafness.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

DR.. Mcclure accurately fits spectacles.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Nelly Bly, caps, at 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The Comptroller's monthly report Of
the condition Of various funds OF the city,
to the first OF the present month, Is as
follows; Balance on hand. Contingent
S3,O6O.35; fire department, $6,292.87 (;
police department, 81, 1876. The street
fund has been overdrawn to the amount
of So, 1878, and the cemetery fund to the
amount Of $121.12. The overdrawing OF
the street fund was principally owing to
the pavement laid, and which orders are
not to bepaid until next year. The pave
ment thus laid consists OF three blocks
on Oldfeld street, two blocks on Second
street, the upper end Of Chisholm street,
and the pavement laid on Ninth street
The pavement thus described was not in the
regular paving contract between the city
and Dewey & Widner, but was afterwards
ordered, as certain parties had agreed to
take orders In payment for said work,
and which orders were not to be paid this
year, and not to draw interest. The to-
tai amount OF street orders drawn this
year to date Is $35, 41S.18.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Only one dollar a year-the ARGUS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Dress buckles, at 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

T.. X. Potter, ii. Bolton and j. A. Wild
ner left on Mondays train for Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

The Republicans Of the Alpena Repre-
sentative district held their convention
last Thursday, at the Council Room, In
this city. Lemuel g. Dafoe, Of Alpena,
was selected as the candidate OF the Re-
publicans for the position Of representa-
tive. Mr.. Dafoe has been resident Of
Alpena nearly all his life, and is well
known here. He is a member OF law firm
Of Turnbull & Dafoe, and at present holds
the Office of city attorney. We have
nothing against him except that he rep
resents the principle Of protection, which
enables one industry to tax another and
give no benefit In return, and which places
burdens on the poor for the benefit Of the
rich. The Office, to which he Is a candi-
date, is political ono, and his success or
defeat depends to great extent on the
strength Of the two parties In the dis
trict. Two years ago the Republicans
had majority of III for Secretary of
State, but the causes which tended to
make the district Republican then do not
exist now, and we hope and believe the
Democratic nominee, Samuel A. Dawson,
will be elected.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15
w. A. French, of Bell, is in town.

W. a. TTencn, OI Dell, il III tOWn.
Mrs. +. w. Fletcher left last Friday for
Pontiac.
Mrs. Cameron, of Winnipeg, came to
town Friday.
J. G. Shields arrived on Saturdays train
from Lansing.
Mrs. Persons of Thunder Bay island was
in town Friday.
DR.. Shelton came up on the train from
Detroit, Monday.
l.. A. Lindsay arrived from West Vir-
gina last Friday.
r. c. Faulconer arrived on the train last
night from Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henchman arrived from
Detroit Friday night.
Il. X. Potter, ii. Bolton and J. A. Wild.
ner left on Mondays train for Detroit.
r. Eales has gone TO Harrisville to help
put the new -four mill there in operation.
Casper Alpern LEFT town Friday morning
on a business trip 10 Saginaw and Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

r. c. Faulconer arrived on the train last
night from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

l.. A. Lindsay arrived from West vir
gina last Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Bird cages cheap, 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

DR.. Shelton came up on the train from
Detroit Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mrs. +. w. Fletcher left last Friday for
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

Mrs. Persons of Thunder Bay island was
in town Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

1886.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-15

1887.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-09
SEEKING DIVORCES.
Three Womon Freed From Hus-
bands Who Ill-rreat Them.


The old question of whether marriage
is failure may never be settled, but a
few cases wherein it is not bowling
success are aired in the district court
every Saturday morning when the spe-
Gial term calendar is called. Yester-
days special term was no exception to
the general rule, and Judge Young heard
the first case of interest. Nettie A.
Kent was the plaintiff, and her father
and mother. all three being persons Of
evident responsibility. were her wit
neSses. Mrs. Kent told stories which
make it appear that her husband, Sam
uel L. Kent is very near a heartleSs
brute. With tears in her eyes she told
of her husbands cruelty, and how once,
because she went to prayer meeting. lie
broke her thumb. He used to throw
her against the wall frequently, aud
once told her that he would kill her
some time. While he did all this she
was taking in washing to support him,
and he told her that he had married her
so that she could support him. Judge
Young said that the evidence showed
her to he entitled to divorce, so he
granted it.
Julia Spo, attended by couple of
friends, was before Judge Smith seek
ing to rid herself of Peter Spo. who
seems to have been over fond of getting
Jagged up" Mrs. Spo said that she
had worked long and hare to keep the
family together by sewing and what
was no use. Peter would get drunk and
remain drunk for days at time. He is
now in Helena, Mont, and, Mrs. Spo
says, drinking as hard as ever. Mrs.
SpO is fOrty-siX years old, and her hus-
band sixty, and they have been married
ten years; but, as her story as to Peters
cOnvivial habits was cOrfObOrated,
Judge Smith granted divorce.
Anna ArOnSOn was another wife who
came before Judge Smith to secure a
separation from her erring husband.
Some time ago she had her spouse,
julius, in the municipal court on a
charge of assault, for which he was
fined $50. Their troubles were pretty
well aired. and, on the same grounds,
Judge Smith gave her divorce.
Judge Lochren had a tear-stained
case, involving a divorce before him.
John NuSSer secured divorce from his
wife in 1886, at which time little girl
was given into the custody Of the
mother. She contided the care of the
academy at st. Paul, where she is now.
The father and his brothers and sisters
now wish to take the child to their
home. alleging that the mother is adj
dicted to drinking habits. Judge Loeb
rem, however, said that he did not know
enough about girls schools to say
whether the child should be removed
from the care of the Sisters and decided
that for the present she must remain
where she is.
A few weeks ago, Mary E. Cunning
ham sued for a divorce from G. B.
Cunningham. The trial was set for
yesterday, but the parties concerned did
not appear and it was stricken from the
pnIanIar
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-09
LOCAL MENTION.
-, IS
PERFECTION TN HEATING.
A Minneapolis firm who Have
Reached That Desirable Point.

Since the days. not So very long ago,
when the wood stove was the only
known means of warming houses, sci
ence has accomplished wonders III the
way of heating buildings. Steam is now
used everywhere in large buildings,
public or private, and, it may be said,
perfection has been attained by at least
one firm OF contractors for this kind of
work. That firm is w. f. Porter & Co.,
beyond question the best known in this
particular line in the entire Northwest
Their reputation. too. has been acquired
by conscientious, reliable work. Two
years ago w. F. Porter * Co. succeeded
The firm is composed now Of w.
F. Porter and George C. An
drews. both gentlemen of experience
and exceptional ability in their
line. Whatever they undertake,
no matter how difficult to accomplish,
they seem to complete to the entire sat-
isfaction of their patrons. A fair sam.
pie of their skill is seen in the steam
plant of the Globe building. Compli-
ments without number have been
showered upon the firm for this piece of
work. And it is indeed about as near
perfect AS human hands could make it.
Other and equally creditable contracts
have been completed by Porter u Co. in
Minneapolis and st. Paul, and various
cities and towns throughout the North
west. Being the exclusive agents for
the Page Steam Heater, and joys I'm
proved Draft Tube Radiator. this firm
has an immense advantage over others.
These two valuable inventions are hand
lei in Minneapolis by Porter Il Co.
verlisement in this issue, which should
be carefully read.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-09

and 1888 Fremont a~enue. Scarlet feyer at
1921 Sixth street south.
The committee ON buildings Of the school
board met yesterday afternoon and listened
to delegation headed by Rev. Patterson ask
ing for the location OF the South Minneapolis
High school at the corner OF Bloomington
avenue md Sixteenth street south.
A letter from j. $. P;lIsbpry to st. Cloud
parties. who were DESTROYS OF having him
erect Touring mill al that point gives the
opinion that the business OF manufacturing
-four Is greatly overdone, especially In Min
nesota, end he would not. under airy circunl
stances, undertake to increase the company's
facilities, but would prefer 70 reduce them.
At the meeting of the art history class next
Monday evening in the Library building, the
last one Of the year, Burt HARDWOOD. who
comes to Minneapolis from several years
study in PARIS as a painter, will give tax on
"The Artists and Studios of Paris" Such
men as BOulanger. Bouveret. Bastien Lepage
and others of recent fame win be taken up,
and illustrations OF their studios and work
given.
Friday the stars and stripes will be raised
for the first time on all the school houses in
the city. Special arrangements have been
made for hoisting the bunting on the North
side high school building. The flag for the
purpose has been donated by Levi Butler
post, G. A. r., and is one OF the finest in the
city. Butler post will have charge of the
exercises.
According to President Cakes. Of the North
ern Pacific 70 d. Henry Willard will be I'M
able to come to Minneapolis until some time
next summer. He was very DESTROYS of CON-
ing here to be on the ground of his future
operations, but his business in New York is
so pressing that he will be unabie to leave
there for some time to come. Mr.. Oaks says
he knows nothing O Mr.. Wizards plans in
regard TO the Meeker island dam and other
Twin City projects, as the great fnancieI
hBd not cOnfded the matter TO him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-09
COUNCILMEN ON JUNKET.
Minneapolis City Fathers Take n
Trip to ST. Paul.

The members of the Minneapolis
council visited st. Paul yesterday as
the guests of the Minneapolis Street
Railway company for the purpose of
inspecting the system in use there for
running the electrical lines. When the
subject was first brought up in Mime
apolis there was considerable objection
to the poles which where placed on
each side of the street. Now that the
electrical line has proved success the
objection to the poles has increased
rather than diminished. Some time
ago the company suggested that the
council should allow them to place their
poles In the center of the streets. IN
stead of on the sidewalks, and carry
their wires on brackets attached to the
poles. There was a quiet, but strong
opposition to this plan, and it was to
give the aldermen chance to investi-
gate the matter that Vice President
Goodrich invited the council to inspect
the system in use OIL Grand avenue. st.
Paul. There were thirty-siX in the
party, and, after a ride over the line,
the aldermen expressed themselves as
satisfied that the danger from the over
head wires would be lessened if the
poles were set between the tracks in the
center of the street.