St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-10

the swim, used to wonder which she was
angel TO save man, or devil TO ruin him?
NEVER KNEW.
A mysterv cloped her; the impene-
trable mysi silent woman. Even
the attendant we're puzzled; they could not
place her. ana wherein their sharp wits
failed the attempt was useless.
One day the doors closed, perhaps for
ever, upou the incongrous crowd, ana the
gala times of the downtown bath became
a memory. A howl went forth and ana
themas were heaped upon the heads of the
more favored men. Then the tide fioated
up ward and drifted the habitues hither and
yon, from the side streets near Broadway
TO the aristocratic center along the glitter
Ing avenue.
The good fellowship has seemed trifle
changed. the song is silenced, the jest Is
not SO free, nor does the gossip travel SO
briskly OH its rounds. \ few of the old
clientele have built in their own homes
coy little baths with Russian or Turkish
paraphernalia, i'm which ther.own maids do
the shampooing. or this Office is performed
by a professional, who goes to the house
after her duties OF the bath are over. These
private Russian and Turkish baths are
more numerous than they are commonly
supposed 10 be, and some of them display
much elegance of finish; but the masses are
dependent upon the facilities afforded them
at the few SumptuOus bathing resorts TO
which the only certificate of character de-
manded on entrance is in the form OF a
bank note.
THE LAW OF CASTE.
Rivalry in caste is the dominating spirit
of these places, the prices charged at one
being eQualed by the extras at another. At
one place formality and what might be
termed prudishnesS reign. One scarcely
may venture a glance at ones neighbor
without saying Il beg your pardon" The
privacy is desirable. yet, though the hum of
a song may not reach your ear. fragments
of gossip do, even on the lips of the very
elect. They will talk of a cold. touch upon
luncheon, discuss play and round on
with scandal. They do not Inger long
in the dressing, and they drink mostly
| lemonade. which induces perSpiratiOn.
In another more luxurious headquarters
of bath one finds dash OF the old-time
liveliness. Here professionals love TO pass
| q morning. Actresses have great fondneSS
for these baths, and they are exposures of
| interest. An actress on the thoroughfare
is an object for public gaze: in the bath she
is studied from all points and her bearings
are closely taken.
AN OPERA STAR IN a STREET.
Now star of opera comique trips into
the steam room with feet that appear too
large to go into the tiny satin slippers, i'm
which she makes her graceful pirouettes
before the footlightS.
Following upon the trail of the sheet
that she losses aside before posing on the
marble slab comes belle of Murray hill
with her glossy hair twisted in a crown
about her little head that is held high in
the steam-filled air. Her form is sacredly
| hidden by the sheet that deheS the criticism
of the crowd.
From behind the rich curtains of the
dressing room comes the languid call fol-
! bouillon. The voice has touch of pathos,
which we recognize as belonging to noted
woman with record of social devastation
and story which has covered many col
umns of the press. For years she has beer
on starvation diet to keep her weight down
to 100 pounds. This liquid will constitut,
her breakfast. She tainted an hour befor,
from exhausted vitality. Upon her slende
fingers flash the trophies of her triumphs
Ruined homes line the path over which Tn,
trail of her bright, sensuous beauty swept
by, but the avenger Time has robbed her Of
its charms. h-
IuC uCpliiS VI COUCH IlIlE
out the emphatic cry for Manhattan
"order lager for YOURSELF is added. as tn
favOrite attendant pokes her head benin,
the heavy portiere.
IN THE OUTER ROOMS.
In the outer rooms where women VIII
do not crave the retirement of the dressini
room lie to have their rubbing done.
stand containing substantial luncheo
from the cafe is placed between tw
touches, the occupants gossip glibly as the
take long draughts of lager beer. One @
these women, of Giraffe-like size. has
Roman amounting in addition to her Rus
sian bath, and the chosen attendant begin
this work early. in order to get over th
ground by closing time. ''Now comes tn
rub" she whispers to some one, as sh
glances at the almost
MASCULINE FRAME
The day is lively one, business is :
its height; each grade is represented an
every type is seen from the rotund propol
tons of Rosetta, the village beauty, to ii
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