The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-10
THEY'LL GO AFTER
STREET CAR COMPANY
First Wardefs VIII Ask Council
to Compel Construction of
Phalen Park Line.

Encouraged by it's success in secur-
ing better service on the Lafayette
line, the First Ward Improvement as
Soclatlon, at meeting last night, de-
clded to use it's influence towards Sc
curing the immediate construction of
the proposed extension of the Lafay-
ette line to Phalen park. The associa-
tlon Will first make the request of the
street railway company, and if this
method avails nothing, an attempt will
De made to compel the company to
construct the extension under the
terms or its franchise, which provides
that the line shall be extended TO the
park as soon as the place had been Sc
cured by the park board.
1t is contended that it is now the
duty of the company to make the ex-
tension, since the park is to be made
one of the most attractive resorts in
the city, and Aid. Holt, of the First
ward, was requested to use his influ-
ence in the council to see that the
company lived up to it's agreement.
The First warders believe the ex-
tension should be made this fall, but
DR.. Earl and others expressed the opin-
ion that this would be impracticable,
for the reason that some of the streets
over which the proposed extension is
to run are in no condition for the con-
struction of car line and could not be
made so this fall. Regardless of this
fact an effort will be made to secure
the extension this fall.
Has Secured Better Service.
Since the last meeting of the asso-
citation committees named at that time
nave been successful in securing a
better car service for the residents of
that section Of the city, three minute
service between, the hours of 5 and Z,
both morning and evening, having been
inaugurated by the company.
The meeting of the association, held
on Payne avenue last night, although
not largely attended, was very en-
thusiastic one, and the members are
fully satisfied with the success which
has attended the efforts of their young
organization. H.
Aside from the extension of the La
fayette line, some of the improve
ments which the association is work
ing for are d, bank, large public hall,
livery stable. the Improvement Of the
cycle paths in the ward and better fire
protection. edo
1t was reported last night that par
ties had offered to consider the propo-
sition of a new hall if suitable tenants
for sufficient length Of time could be
guaranteed, and it was farther report
ed that the proposition for a bank in
the First ward was already being con-
sidered, and if it was shown that a
bank was desired one would be start
ed. 10 g.
Want Better Fire Protection.
The question of better fire protection
was discussed at some length, and it
/ was agreed to ask for a. chemical en-
CINE. at the Payne avenue house and a
truck at Ne II. At the present time the
only protection the ward has within its
own borders is a supply house, and
one engine, there. being no truck or
chemical at either of the two houses,
I Abel Anderson, president of the as
ISOLATION, tCpresented his resignation,
but 1t was unanimously decided to not
accept it, and Mr.. Anderson will serve
until the end of the, year. -, ,.1,,.
No action was taken by the associa-
ton regarding the gas franchise, but
it was agreed that the association
should cooperate with other similar
organizations in the matter when the
7 proper times arrives. -.a ,Ngrsstts ~