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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
THE ILLS or HAIR.

Red hair is regarded as causing wit. or
what passes for it in others. Once in a
while for the consolation of the unfortunates
growing the Objectionable hue, the opinion Of
color blind cranks, such as poets and
painters, is quoted, as if it was any balm to
have Swinburne or Titan cited as admiring
devotees when they don't beiong to ones
own set, and haven't the least iota of infiu-
ence with the funny people who are so
humorous over red hair. Joking is bad
enough, but now that eminent medical
authority reinforces half exhausted stale
pleasantries it is serious, for il points out
fresh vein of persecution. The case of
young girl who died in the insane
asylum of Hamburg, lately, furnishes
the damaging observations given by
medical expert. She had alter
nations of calmness and excitement. At the
highest stage of agitation her hair snas red,
while in her quiet intervals it was blonde.
The blondes always have the best of it. Now,
of course, this medical opinion is apt to Gre
ate suspicion of insanity in red haired cub
jects, or at the mildest of tendency to Gag
itation." 1t may affect engagements and
even defect attentions with intentions. If
the unfortunate victims of red hair should
resort to bleaching or dying it, they are
threatened with legal doubts, dfa4ulties and
disabilities should they be possessed of means
enough and inclination to devise will Sur
rogate Calvin, of New York, considered the
question how far the use of hair dye by a
testator may make him incompetent TO draw
up valid will, and it is said he had
taken much testimony upon the
effect of such things frequently
applied to the hair and scalp, exert upon the
brain. 1t will not do to say that such prac-
tees either find imbeciles or make them; but
it may be assested that the remedy against
the persecution is more TO be deprecated by
the red haired than the natural aflictiou-
The advice of Hamlet is pertinent about
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
CHIN APPOTYrlrENrs

The late President Garfield did not illus
trate his wisdom, nor give assurance OF a
successful and popular administration n his
appointment Of such unworthy, selfish, bonn
biastic and incompetent persons TO high Of
fee as Hazen and Swain, and others of that
ilk. The Iamented President seemed to be
governed more by his personal likes, than By
high qualifications and personal and official
merit If man is known by the company
he keeps, the late President seems to have
been unfortunate in his personal surround
ings
Hazen is universally voted a disastrous
incompetent s chief Of the signafbureau, and
is noted only for his pompous
ineficiency. Swain is sweating in the cru
chile Of a court-martial, charged with con-
duct unbecoming a gentleman and an Off
Ger. General Swaimts evidence" the
Brooklyn Eagle stingingly says, will not con-
vince the public of the propriety of his re-
tention in the Office of Judge Advocate Gen
eral." Even if it be admitted that bis in
tentions were good he shows lack Of judg-
ment remarkable in a man of his years and
experience. His case is good example Of
the mistakes which President is liable to
make when he appoints a man TO Office not
because he is qualified but because he is a
tschum -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
Christmas Notes.

In accordance with his usual happy custom
Col. Allen, of the Merchants hotel, on yester-
day morning invited bis friends and patrons
to partake of a sumptuous Christmas spread,
which was washed down by generous bump
ers IF punch.
Mr.. Albert Charbonneau, head waiter az
the Merchants hotel, and his first assistant,
Mr.. Frank Rilly, were on Yesterday pre-
scented with purse containing a handsome
sum of money, the gift OF the walters and
employees of the hotel.
Commodore w. F. Davidson was made the
recipient yesterday of solid gold hunting
case watch, the gift of the employees of the
Grand Opera house The pleasant affair was
conducted quietly and the gift was a sub
stantial and appropriate token of the high
esteem in which he is held by the. donors.
Mr.. Ehle Allen, son of Col. Allen, of NE
Merchants hotel, was on yesterday presented
with a unique and elegantly executed oil
painting, the work of the gifted artist, Mr.
II. II. Cross. The subject is entitled, ''The
Old Year out and the New Year i'm and the
study Is remarkable for its faithfulness to
details.
Mine host Mcintyre, of the Metropolitan
hotel, on yesterday brought out the capacious
flowing bowl, which has been a fixture Of this
tavern for 10, these many years past, and one
and all were invited to partake of the golden
cOlored egg-nog. He a so supplied an ele-
CANT lunch, the affair being one of the pleas
ant episodes of the day.
Mr.. T. E. Atherton, the genial and efficient
general manager of the American express
company, was on yesterday the recipient Of
a superb Christmas gift, being a token Of
friendship aud esteem from his cashier, Mr..
r. F. Piatt. The present consisted of a
handsome bound, printed and illustrated
volume entitled picturesque Egypt in the
selection Of which Mr.. Piatt displayed splen-
did judgment and taste. Mr.. Anterior saws
he could not have been better suited.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26

Mr.. Chatter, father-in-law Of Gen. Grants
son, is quite outspoken as to what the coun
try should do for his son-iu-law's father. If
pension is out of the question, why the re-
tired list, with the handsome pay Of major
general. would answer better. Grant has
been a costly patriot to his country. The
party which elevated him for eight years be-
gan in 1868 with majority of 3O5. 600. end
in 1876 with minority of $50, 900. In dol
lars and cents he has $3.50. 600 given by jaw
Gould and other friends. whereof the interest
is bis, and if be has not entirely outgrown
the frugal habits Of his early life, he ought to
be able to live on it, especially since his es-
Enlistment is complete in all that heart can
wish. Horses, equipages, jewels, ornaments,
superb gifts, curiosities, are all in his pos
session, and in value represent a goodly
sum-estimated at about half a mil
lion. So when Senator Edmunds
and other Grant idolators want TO add
$4,000 year TO his income the country
doesn't see it, indeed it is far-sighted to
lamentable degree. 1t is wise to acknowl-
edge that Gen. Grant has had his day. 1t
was brilliant lucky, honored and rewarded.
No man in the republic was ever so FORUM
ately placed, with the prospect of serene
and exceptionally enjoyable civic life.
If he saw fit to share the peculiar profits
arising from the ''use Of his name and in
fuence" by pair of knaves, he is scarcely
more to be pitied than the willing tool in any
gambling operation who squeals when the
pile is gone from him, and there is no longer
any show of irregularly large dividends-of
whose sources he is fatuously iguorant-the
poor dear man, until he knows the CHASTITY
truth in the failure of Grant 81 Ward.
Politically and financially Gen. Grant
is not entitled to the profound graft.
tuie and esteem of the country.
The abuse and degradation of political power
during his administration of the Presidency
make his long tenure of Office the most cor
rurt in the whole history of the government
while the openly INSCRIPTIONS character OF
his intimates and their acknowledged infu-
ence with him, led naturally 10 the financial
selection of his business partnership to which
ugly suspicion of connivance with rascality
must always adhere. If the General will
bear the consequences of his hlunders In
somewhat clipped prestige, and diminished
revenues for the rare Injuries OF life. and
lets himself down easy the decline of exist
ence without any cutlery and pother by
his friends, the better his case viii seem
to the countr y, which just now at leas has
had somewhat too much of it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
THE GbJBE ANNUAL REHrEW.

Every year since its existence the GLOBE
nual review Of the trade, growth and progress
of st. Paul for the year just closing. These re-
views have had feeble imitators but no rivals
and the only hampering has been the lack
of mechanical facilities to meet the popular
demand for extra copies of the publication.
During the past year the mechan-
ical facilities of the GLOBE have
been made superior to those of any other,
paper west of Chicago, and a magnificent
new building, erected expressly for the
GLOBE, which will be occupied before this
publication, will make the GLOBE equipped
equal to any paper in the United States, and
at an expense only INDUCED in by the lead
ing and most thoroughly established journals
of the country.
The great advancement OF the GLOBE in
1884, which places it upon such magnif-
cent footing, is simply commensurate with
the great advancement of St. Paul, and an
effort will be made to furnish an annual re-
view of which every citizen can be proud.
The size of the edition both in number of
copies printed and in the number of pages
used, depends entirely upon the de-
mands of the business public. The GLOBE
can meet any demands upon its space that
can be made, but in preparing for so great
an edition as is sure to be made, some time
must be allowed for arrangement, and those
who would secure choice locations for their
advertising announcements should apply
early. The first applicants can, of course,
have the choice, and the GLOBE trusts all of
its friends, which comprises the entire pub
lie, will aim to be first in securing advertis-
ing positions
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
THE BOOMERANG UsTNEss.

The Toronto World hurls the following
javelin at the virtuons Winnipegers, which
boomerang-like, comes back upon the in
nocents represented by the World:
"a loud call for Moody comes from Winnipeg,
where the harvest is declared TO be more than
ripe, and the laborers, though not few, unequal
10 the work. Shonld the evangelist succeed in
persuading some OF the capitalists Of the ball's
eye city 10 give up a portion OF the plumber
taken from the stranger In the boom days, he
will receive the thanks OF many victim in this
part Of Canada
The boomerang flies back with lively re-
bound through the columns of the Free Press
of Winnipeg:
II the evangelist wants TO get at the root OF
Winnipeg wickedness. he had better begin among
the victims spoken Of by the World. They came
here, in all their wonderful freshness" to take
charge of the ''boom;" but found after a while
that the ''boom' had ''scooped' them. They
have been whining ever since because. instead Of
victimiZing other, they felt confident or being
able to DO. they were themselves 'svictimized."
Eastern ''boom victims had better take rest
This would seem to be a notable case Of
the bitter being bitten
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
cURRENT C05fmEsrs.

WRITER in the New York Tribune supplies a
sketch Of Dan Manning. OF Albany. whose
career is ! strong instance OF the success OF an
editor Mr. Manning comes OF plain family,
and before he was the editor was The legislative
reporter OF the Albany Argus. About the time
be succeeded Mr. Cassidy N control Of tue paper
he became president OF bank. and now his son.
while the father is in his second honeymoon. is
the business conductor Of the Argus. The father
has accomplished E very remarkable result in
politics. securing A Democratic President At the
end OF twenty-foar years Mr.. Manniug's labor
was TO impress this candidate upon the Democ-
racy and the rest OF the Nation, and notwith-
standing serious opposition he accomplished that
work and then the Candidate was elected This
unauesiionably pats ar. Manning in the galaxy
of Albany editorial managers. by the side Of
Weed, CroSsweiL Watson and Cassidy. II is said
In Albany that the widow OF Mr.. Cassidy con
trolls the Argus, but il is also believed that Mr.
Manning. since Cleveland's election 10 the Presi-
dency, has obtained frmer control Of It's ed
itorial policy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
81. Mary's Church.

The usual Christmas services were held in
this church yesterday and were largely at
tended. AT last mass Father Kane oficiated
and the sermon was preached by the rever-
end pastor, Father Caillet The decorations
OF the altar and crib were especially fine, and
was done solely by the young ladies of the
congregation. Four masses we're said alto
gether, one at 5, :, 7:30and 1890 a. m.
very large audience assembled at the
1880 service, no doubt attracted partly by
the musical programme, which was particu-
larry grand. The mass sung was HAYDN 5
No 2, in G, and was given by the full choir
OF the church, with tie assistance of Mr..
Tom Karl, Mr.. VIII Dorgan and six mem
bers of the Boston ideal chorus. The soloists
were Miss Alice Shaw. Miss Elsie Shaw. Mr.
Tom Karl and Mr.. James Shea. The accom-
paniment was given entirely by the organ,
and really Mr. H. McLachlan is to be con
graduated on his skillful manipulation of
the miserable organ at his disposal. THIS is
the first time that the choir has not been as
sisted by an orchestra, and we think that the
change is good one. One very noticeable
feature was the grand crpseendos and
diminendOs which we're very effective Miss
Alice Shaw's rendition of the soprano solo
work was very good, and the same must be
said Of Miss Elsie Shaw, the coutraltn, and
Mr.. James Shea, the bass, whose rendition OF
the famous ''Qui tOllis' was splendid.
Mr.. Tom Karl was of course perfectly at
home in the tenor solos of the mass He
also sang the offertory piece ''Sancta Maria
with great taste and feeling. 1t is seldom
one gets such great treat as this was. The
''Adeste Fidelis" was sung before mass, and
the grand chorus with such an array of
singers was beautiful.
Miss LOughrin, one of the Boston Ideals,
sang the soprano solo immensely, and Miss
Cleary, Miss Shaw, Mr.. Tom Karl and Mr..
Shea sang the quartette in good style.
The Messiah chorus land the glory of the
Lord" concluded the very imposing and
beautiful service. We can extend nothing
bat congratulations TO every one who assisted
in the work, as everything passed of with
out the slightest hitch. Mr.. Hayes, the di-
rector, especially deserves mention for the
great labor he has given to get up such a
good work. We understand that the same
musical programme will be given on Sunday
again, with exactly the same performers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
NOI,deck
The sale of seats for the engagement Of
Frank Mayo in his new play of ''Nordeck,"
opens at the Grand this morning.

The sale of seats for the engagement o,
Frank Mayo in his new play of ''Nordeck,"
opens at the Grand this morning.
Baltimore American.
''Nordeck," which was produced last night
at Albaugh's Holiday Street theater for the
first time in Baltimore, with Mr. Frank Mayo
in the leading and titular role as Waldemar
Nordeck, is drama founded on Werner's
novel ''Vineta,'' aud written by Mr. Mayo
and Mr.. John G. Wilson, of Chicago 1t is
described by the programme as ga romantic
play" In reality, it is highly interesting,
emotional drama, of considerable literary
merit, and admirable as an acting play for
sustained interest, conference Of plot, vigor-
GUS dialogue, strong and effective situations
and tableaux, and natural but intensely dra-
matte climax. 1t is not too much to say that
1t Is in some respects one of the best acting
plays of the kind created within the past half
dozen years. And it is in the hands of an
excellent company. Mr.. Mayo's part is one
very well suited to his peculiar powers. 1t
is more gracious, and perhaps even more
truly heroic and nobler role, than others in
which he has achieved success, and his
rendering of it is worthy of decided praise,
Miss Rachel McAuley played the part of the
fully, easily, artistically, and not without
strength. An exacting part was that of the
Princess Zuleska, mother of the half brothers,
Nordeck and Leo (Mr. Harry Thompson).
In this city she is SO well known as an actress
of admirable tragic and emotional powers,
that to say that she played the part is to state
that it was well played. Witoid, uncle to
NOrdeck, was portrayed by Mr.. ]. H. Taylor
with most commendable intelligence and
spirit, and two refined and very pleasant
comedy parts-Fabian, the tutor (Nfr. Edwin
F. Mayo), and his sweetheart Margaret Miss
Sally Williams)-were very cleverly taken.
The support was, in fact, altogether COM
mendable, with the distressing exception of
the Prince Leo. The costumes were rich and
appropriate, and to scenery and properties
especial attention was paid, with results en-
tirely satisfactory, by Mr.. Slemmer, the
scenic artist; MIR. Welsh, the stage mechan-
zeal director, and Mr.. Ballauf, superinten-
dent of properties. The play was very
warmly received and was eminentIy success
full.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Christmas Matinee and Eveni,s0 En-
teIfafnnaeIat of the Boston, IdenIs

The Christmas Matinee and EUeni1,O En-
terfainnieat Of the Boston Ideals.
The Boston Ideals presented Gilbert &
Sullivan's comic opera of Patience" at the
Grand last night, to the largest and most
fashionable audience of the engagement, it
being essentially gala night audience and
one that started out with the view of being
delighted and pleased, the result being
in all respects satisfactory and gratifying.
There Is a charm in the jingling measures
of the bright and pretty score, and taking
way about the delicious nonsense of the
shadowy plot and diaphonous dialogue, that
will make the musical burlesque popular for
long time to come, and the parody
win be always palatabIe as being
an exaggerated stage picture of
certain existing types of swelldom.
No better opera could have been presented
for Christmas nights entertainment, and
the audience laughed itself hoarse and ap-
plauded the hits of the evening, and they
were numerous, to the echo.
The cast was substantially as heretofore
announced, with the exception that Miss
Agnes Stone was substituted for Miss Barton
in the role of Lady Angela,
IL OeihS dnnOunceu tlat MISS Barton was In
disposed from bad cold. Considering that
it was the first appearance of Miss Stone in
the role, on short notice too, she acquitted
herself admirably. The opera was hand
somely mounted, the costumes variegated
aud picturesque while the chorus and instru-
mental work were exceedingly effective.
The hits Of the performance were scored bv
Mr.. Barnabee, as Bunthorne, and as the
heshly poet he was as languid as lily in a
July sunshine; Mr.. Karl as the Idyllic bard
and trustee OF beauty, who was as utter as
cigarette slim with fan-me-witb-s-
feather ideahty; Miss Philips was
oyerpOwering aud ethereal as Lady Jane
and Mss Timer, who made lovely Patience
Mr.. Barnabee's solo, IF anxious for 10
shine" etc., was rapturously applauded. and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
The ~Hess,ah.1

Signor Jannotta was engaged all of yes
terday in writing the score of three numbers
of the oratorio of the Messiah which is in
preparation by the choral society. He has
completed the scores for the flutes, clarion
etts and bassoons and the grand composition
will be 2 given in its entirety
for the first time in St. Paul.
The choral society are doing magnificent
work under his direction, and, as be will
have the cooperation Of Mr. Whitney and
other members of the Ideal Opera company,
the entertainment may be looked forward to
as marking a new era in the
history of musical matters in st Paul.
The oratorio will be given at the Fourth
street Exposition building next Tuesday
night, dedicating the fine structure as tenn
pie of music. The sale of seats will open
Monday morning at 9 o'clock, at the box
office of the Exposition building, on Fourth
street,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
]. FROST and His Decorations.

Jack Frost, determined not to be outdone
in high art, went to work upon millions Of
window panes on Christmas eve, and wrought
threon that delicate tracery Of design which
no human hands can ever hope to acceptably
initiate. Talk of the cunning of the loom,
of the beauty of old lace, of the land
scape Of the painter, why Jack with
his fern fields, decorations and
draperies in designs without limit,
set the fertile brains of even the Christmas
card architects at defiance Jack is giving us
pretty heavy dose of his frosty wealth this
month, turning our breaths into icicles, run
ming up our coal bills enormously, and We
We were on the point of growing at his mad
pranks at least with our ears, hands and
nasal appendages when on duty or on pleas
ure bent, but for this hoping hand of his to
make our dear Christmas beautiful, we Ell
forgive the polar elf
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-26
Commodore Davidson's Roller Rink.

Commodore Davidson's big rink, which
was opened few days ago, did good bust
ness yesterday, notwithstanding the counter
attractions. The immense building was
well filed in the afternoon, and in the even
ing still larger crowd was in attendance.
It is wonderful that this roller skating bust
ness has taken such a hold on the public.
1t has assumed the form almost of public
craze. 1t is certainly a very pleasant,
healthy and graceful species of amusement
The difficulty has always been to secure a
building sufficiently large to ac-
eommodate the people. To en-
able the skater to secure all
the advantages desired, and sought through
the means of rollers, it is imperativeIy re-
quired that there shall be ample space for
those participating to move in. When two
or three hundred people are moving around
on the rollers ample room is needed. This
want has at last been supplied by Commo-
dore Davidson who I'M erected on Fourth
street an immense building that is specially
adopted in all respects for the business of
roller skating. On the floor of this rink
there is an abundance of room, aud each
skater can 90 through all the movements de-
sired without interfering with anyone else
1t is evident that the public appreciate this,
for Of all the places Of public amusement
ever erected in st. Paul, this one seems to
be the most popular. II is TO the enterprise
of Commodore Davidson that the people of
st. Paul are indebted for this.