St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-08
ICITY HALL CHAT.

matron. This action il to be taken at the
urgent request of the philanthropic ladies
connected with the charitable and reforma-
tory societies of the city AT first the coun-
ciimen looked upon the project as a need
less expense. but the eloquent arguments
adduced by the ladies won the day. Statistics
were presented showing the average numbe I
of female prisoners and childien that have
been confined in the central station and il
was argued that 1t is matter of moral
importance that they be placed in charge of
kind End thoughtful woman, who can
minister to their wants and who can impart
nealthful moral precepts. The resolution
passed by the board of aldermen Friday
evening will come before the assembly for
concurrence Tuesday evening. There is no
danger that the measure will not pass. for a
majority OF the board have already expressed
their preference in the premises. This res
olution authorizes the mayor to engage a
matron at salary not to exceed $50 a month.
aud as other cities pay at least that amount,
that will probably be the compensation.
The mayor doubtless will exercise care and
discretion in selecting the incumbent. 1t is
OF the greatest importance that the matron
be woman of some force OF character. as
the position is naturally a very trying one.
said to be a candidate. She is left in des-
titute circumstances, with family of six
small children to support and rear, and it is
thought that the mayor will consider her ap-
plcation with more than ordinary favor.
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The auditorium project had almost been
lost sight of Ill the PARTISAN struggle of the
last few weeks. The municipal election over
shadowed all other affairs aud plans for the
future. AT o'clock Tuesday. however. the
special joint committee On auditorium will
meet in the city hall to open proposals for
the construction of the building. A large
number of the most reliable contractors of
the city have already put i'll bids, and it is
understood that several more are preparing
to file proposals with the city CLERK tomor-
row. Thirty days have been given the con-
tractors. and it seems certain that this has
given ample time to arrive at very close esti-
mates. The cost must be within the appro-
priation of Sl20,000 provided in the tax levy.
contractor remarked at the city hall yes
terday that the fund is ample to provide the
city with fine and commodious auditorium.
1t will have seating capacity of at least
5000 people. and in the event of crush it
can be greatly increased by putting in tenn
porary seats
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The work of building the auditorium will
be pushed to an early completion. 1t is a
matter of pride to the outgoing councilmeu
that this measure has been brought almost to
a definite conclusion by them. 1t is popu-
lar want, and it means a great deal to the
city. for i: will make St. Paul a model con-
ventiOn city. Next year the International
Association of Press clubs, composed of the
brightest newspaper men of the United
States and Canada, will assemble in this
city. The auditorium will be ready for
them. and the benefits that will ensue are
beyond calculation. Then there will tie
other national and state gatherings that can
make excellent use of d mammoth audi
torium. Conventions come to this city
naturally in the midsummer season. The
climate is all that can be desired. and these
affairs do more towards presenting st.
Paul's advantages before the world than
almost ali other agencies combined.
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One of the legacies that the present coun.
Gil Will leave for the attention and considerl-
ton of its successor will be the Azotine
muddle. 1t has been all nterminable source
of annoyance to the councilmen ever since
the first contract was awarded The citizens
VI tiC l. I'LL HdlQ IldQS illc II DuTu6u
until the plant of the Azotine company was
swept away by fire, and since that time it as
been sore problem just how to dispose OF
the city,s offal aud garbage. The bills of the
company have not been paid. and they Will
soon be matter of litigation i'll the courts OF
the county. NOR is this all. There is now nc
contract for gathering or destroying the
garbage, and it is not being gathered at all
save by private enterprise. The new city
council, among the first matters to be con.
sidered, will have to solve the garbage prob
lem.
1t is current about the city hall that NJ. J.
Costello is to be appointed secretary to the
new mayor. Whether this report is based
upon the authority of Col. Wright or not. is
not related but Costello certainly earned the
consideration of the incoming mayor by his
Jealous efforts in the canvass although there
may be some question about his methods.
He scored the gang as valiantly as the
most voelferous kid could possibly do and
it is likely. therefore. that he can get what
he wants
Col. Wrights experience thus far in his
career rs mayor-eleCt must be far from felic-
itous. He is constantly bounded by the hun
cry Office seekers. Thereare candidates and
candidates for the positions at the disposal
of The new administration. 1t seems TO be
the impression among the masses that the
mayor has the full right to turn out every
Official now occupying a position in the city
hall and on the police force. But this is all
a mistake. The only thing that the new
mayor can do will be to appoint private
secretary, unless he gets the consent of The
new council to tinker with the police
department. 1t is more than probable, how
ever. that there will be sweeping changes
mada in this department The Republican
oracleS demand that the beads be all
changed. That is they say the titled officials
must go because they are offensive parti-
sans But they do not stop to consider the
best interests of the city. Most of the heads
of the police department CAN retire on half
pay, not TO exceed s., 600. at their own option.
Should there be disposition manifested TO
make the threatened changes, great many
of the oldest officers OH the force will resign
and take advantage of this provision of the
city charter. And it will cost the city great
deal of needless money, for there is no gain
saying the fact that ST. Paul has one of the
most efficient forces OF any city in the coun-
try.
The important office seekers. as indicated
above. have been the bane of Col Wrigh; S
life. They follow him up so persistent Y
that it was ann ouneed that he had left oil an
Eastern trip. No one can blame HIM 10. the
ruse. Mayor Smith says he can sympaibize
with the gallant colonel. There is now on
file in the Office of the mayor, fer iilus;ra-
ZION. upwards of a thousand applications for
appointment to the police force. and every
man that made application thinks he has
been previously wronged because the mayor
found no place for him on the force.
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The park board IS satisfied that the water
problem at Lake Como has been satisfac-
torily solved. They feel that it is matter of
qualification that the lake can be restored 10
its normal stage of water at a nominal cost
to the city. Without the lake the park ont
there must prove disappointment. great
deal of money has already been expended in
beautifying the PARK ana boulevard, and the
city's property at the lake represents
vast wealth. The engineering depart
ment, together with the park board.
have put in a system of artesian wells