St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-28
The Story That Mrs. Cleveland Shows
Preferences for Certain Cabinet
Ladies Denied.
The Bride of the White House Has Two
Fa7orites- Misses Mollie Villas
and Jennie Lamar.
Mrs. 7Fannipe,s Advice and Sugges'
tions Accepted by All CABINET
Minister'S wives.
Remarks Upon the New Bosom Fao'
the BeG-Cover Machine and
Other Inventions.
erecia1 10 the Globe.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-One OF the
great imaginatons of the age is that of the
correspondent who recently described the
likes and dislikes of Mrs. Cleveland. The
Imagination depicts the first lady as being
devotedly attached to some of the ladies OF
the cabinet and averse to others. Those
who know Mrs. Cleveland vigorously deny
that she has ever made it possible for any
one. however obServant. to detect any such
preferences or diversions. One of the Sc
riOus errors of the Imagination is that Mrs.
Villas seldom calls at the White house, and
there does not seem TO be much love lost
between her and Mrs. Cleveland. The two
ladies are so opposite in character that they
could never become friends. Mrs. Villas is
cold. polished, philosophical and woman
of the world" These are all misstate-
mentS. and do injustice not only to Mrs.
Villas. but also to the mistress OF the manSe.
If it is among the possibilities that Mrs.
Cleveland has preferences and shows them,
they are shown to Mrs. Villas. They are
quite often together and seem to mutually
eniov each others traits. If the magma
ton were acquainted with that great and
manv-keved instrument. the human intel
lect. it would understand that there are
usually the greatest atfinities existing be-
tween ladies of opposite traits OF charac-
ter" as well as between ladies and gentle
men, who are supplemental rather than
counterparts of each other. 1t is generally
conceded that there is
ONE FAVORITE,
however, at the White house; and that is
pretty little MOllie Villas. She is a modest,
pnassuming Miss, in her smallest teens.
She is merry. but not bOiSterouS; and her
nature is of that caresSing. affectiOnate. in
nocent unSeltShneSS that she is popular
with the first lady, as she is with others,
because people cannot help liking her.
Mrs Villas is contented to be Supplanted by
her daughter, and is probably with Mrs.
Cleveland less than she might be were it
not for Miss MOllie. But there can be no
truth in the alleged eStrangement between
her and Mrs. Cleveland. 1t may be said
also that there is another favOrite-MisS
Jennie Lamar But she also is young. and
her share of the affection of Mrs. Cleveland
does not de5ar others from their place in
the heart of the young bride whose station
makes her the subject of so many COM
ments Besides, Miss Lamar is motherleSs
and almost a stranger here: and it is cred
liable alike to the heart and head of Mrs.
Cleveland that she bestows upon the beauti
Jiful, passionate little brunette, so much of
her time and her love. Mrs. Manning is
the most successful and ambitious socially,
of the ladies in cabinet circles. She is regal
in her manner and bearing. and exceed
ingly beautiful. Her experience and tact
have constituted her the leader in matters
of diplomatic social etiquette. Not only
does Mrs. Cleveland. but also do the other
ladies rely greatly upon her advice and sug
gestions. But this conceded leadership to
Mrs. Manning is unanimous, and there is
nothing of
LITTLE PETTY JEALOUSY
on the part of the other ladies. But to
Mrs. Whitney they all look for their model
mOdiste. There is no lady in Washington.
and probably no lady in the land, who has
such a complete and comprehensive knowl-
edge|of the art of dressing as Mrs. Whit
ney. Her simplest tOilettes are so arranged
as to appear to the greatest advantage. and
seem Of SURPRISING richness. There is a
knack of some kind in the draping, or hand
ling of the skirts. which she possesses par
excellence. Women generally know that
while almost any really artistic modiSte can
make pretty and stylish waist. there are
few who can make stylish skirt. Mrs.
and can give excellent advice to any of the
dressmakers. Although the possessor of
great wealth, she has been common sensi-
bic enough to study all details of dress and
housewifery to such degree as to be facile
princeps leader. The residence of the
president, called Pretty Prospect" RED
Top,3 "Oak View" and several other pretty
things is almost ready for occupancy. The
president declares his intention of spend
ing as much time there as possible. He
says: "A president ought to have as much
time to himself from business as any other
man, although it has been customary for
them to work all the time. and be on duty
day and night" 1t is very evident that
Mr.. Cleveland has been taught his piece"
by very determined lady, who believes
that she has rights. and that one of them is
the right to become acquainted with her
husband.
THESPIAN PALACES.
Nothing so plainly indicates the provin-
cial character of Washington as her Thes-
plan palaces. By the way. these Thespian
palaces would not be considered as in any
sense palatial in any metropolis, but here
they are so regarded During the vacation
of congress our society is decidedly pro-
vIncial. The theaters are favored with
scanty audiences and with skinny ''stars."
The plav-goers are of what would be termed
the cana lie in Paris, and the poke bonnets
of the faShionableS do not obscure the OBJ
Scure actors who rant and roar on the
boards. The alleged funny element, at the
higher priced houses, attracts many who
have little taste for the more substantial
predictions. but admire the pronounced
cheapness of authorship and dellneation of
the variety business. Several sOubrettes
have been prancing about the stage in scant
attire for the past two weeks. and the bald
headed seats in the orchestra circle have
been showing silvery sheen OF soft heads.
hairless and hirSuteleSS. But. with each
week of approach towards the real honor
bright season" more people are coming to
the city and the receipts of the box-offices
are improving. The stalls are occupied
also with better classes and the managers
are bringing legitimate dramas and sure
enough stars of higher magnitudes to
CLINT and glitter before tho telescope opera
glasses.
MAGGIE MITCHELL.
past the prime of life, but growing younger
upon the stage every year. has given us the
first taste of legitimate drama this fall. She
is perennially beautiful and good. and her
characteriZatiOns rpen and brighten in
youthful sprightliness and happiness, COM
mingled with pathOS and boundless feeling.
They say that an ambitious and popular
young maiden had a conniption fit one
afternoon this week. She had dinner
party, and had had dress made for the oc-
casion. After the guests had assembled,
she remained in her room. unable to see
them because her dress had not come. Her
husband received them and did so with great
grace and cordialitY. With many sigh he
told them that his wife was suddenly taken
i'll, and it was with difficulty that he had