A WEST SIDE POSTOFFICE.

Residents There Are Pretty Unanimously in Favor of One.

The matter of a postoffice in West St. Paul is a question that has been brought before the various administrations for lo! these many years, and it is understood that a strong effort is now being made to have the office established. The residents of the Sixth ward are pretty unanimous in their request for one. Branch telegraph offices and express offices have been established on the other side of the river, and citizens there argue that the postoffice department should keep pace with private enterprises. The population of West St. Paul has been estimated at 25,000. As it is now these people are obliged to cross a bridge 1,700 feet long to purchase a stamp or register a letter. If West St. Paul were not attached to the city of St. Paul, it would have an office of its own and at least ten carriers. It would cost according to good estimate about $1,850 to establish an office there, but this amount would be covered by the increased local postage at once and the office would simply cost nothing at all. The citizens of West St. Paul would willingly contribute the suitable room for the establishment of the office, but this is not deemed advisable, as it is held that the government is able and certainly should provide adequate mail service. It is understood that the postmaster had made a request for a sub-office prior to the present administration, and if the powers that be desire to earn the everlasting gratitude of the residents of West St. Paul, they have an excellent opportunity to do it.