The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-19
DEMAND ] CARS ON
RANDOLPH STREET
Fifth Ward Citizens to Insist on
Restoration of Aban-
doned Line.

The restora ton of car service on the
abandoned Randolph street line is what
the Fifth Ward Improvement associa-
ton will demand before going after
other improvements.
AT a meeting of the association last
night it was decided to stand by Aid.
Rohland in his demand for restora-
ton OF the Randolph line service, and it
was unanimously decided that the
members of the association should att
tend the next meeting of the board of
aldermen in body and demand that
the services be reinstalled.
At the last meeting of the associa-
ton the matter was referred to Aid.
Rohland, but he explained to the mem
bers of the association that he did not
introduce the resolution because he
was short one vote of carrying it
through. He told them, however, that
he had made deal with another alder
man who wanted something for his
own ward, whereby he was to help him
out and receive his vote In return for
the favor. 1t is expected that the prop
osition for the Randolph line will be
presented at the next meeting of the
board of aldermen and that it will be
passed.
Mr.. Lowry has stated, at different
times, that the Randolph line never
paid and that the service would never
be restored. but the association ex-
poets to bring Mr.. Lowry to time by
having the persons who made dona-
tons to the street car company for the
Randolph line bring suit for the return
of the money they paid as bonuses 1t
was contended. that this money could
be returned, since the line had been
abandoned.
Want More Police Protection.
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the ward was also discussed, and it
was decided that delegation of the
members of the association should call
upon Chief O'Connor today and ask
that another officer be assigned to the
district. The delegation will wait upon
Chief O'Connor this. afternoon at 8
o'clock
1t was stated that one officer now
covered the beat from the Seven cor
ners to Tuscarora street. and the resi-
dents Of the ward want better protec-
ton.
What we want is mounted police
man along Victoria street and west
along Randolph street" said Rev. G. G.
Markham, secretary of the organiza-
ton. zone mounted policeman in this
district will help US more than half a
dozen on foot"
Other members of the association
Seventh street. where the greatest need
for one is at present. It was decided
ito ask for an officer to cover. the terri
tory from the short line tracks to Tus-.
carora street.
Ward Is Promised Gas Lamps.
Theodore ~ Gronewah, chairman Of
the committee on lights, reported that
the board of public works had prom
ised to replace many of the gasoline
lamps with gas lights as soon as the
change was practicable. At the present
time many of the streets are equipped
with gas mains, but no gasris furnish
ed, and on many ofsthe streets there
are no lights whatever
A number of new members were re-
cei'@ into the association, which
promises to become one of:.the strong
est in the city.
Books in which the residents of the
ward may make complaint have been
placed at different locations in the
ward, where any member who has any
kick" may register it and have it con-
sidered by the association.
John f. Selb reported that letter
had been received from the CONNER
cial club stating that number of
manufacturing concerns wished to To-
cate in st. Paul, and inquiry was made
as to accommodations in the Fifth
ward. 1t was stated that plating
concern, which would employ a large
number of people, desired a location,
and the association will try and land 1T
in the Fifth ward.
There are number of things which
the association desires to accomplish,
but the attention of the association will
be devoted principally to the restora-
ton of the service on the Randolph
street line, and when this is accom-
plished other matters will be taken up.