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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
MRS. POTTER's POVERTY.
The Real Reason the Amateur
Actress Went on the STAGE


In speaking with me the other day of
the attitude of the press, Mrs. Potter,
with little plaintive gesture, said:
1.-The critics have not been kind either
in America or England. l wonder if
my acting really deserves such wide
condemnation, says the Boston Globe.
| felt a strong inclination to comfort
her as one would child, she looked
so sweet and WinSome and helpless
as she spoke. After all, a critic
is but one individual, although the in
fluence their opinions WELD is neces-
sarily extended. In spite of the crudi-
ties and what actress with such
limited experience will not be crude?-
Mrs. Potter has so much in her favor
that attracts one that one loses sight of
her (at tines defective elocutiOn, bad
information and amateurish gestures.
To compensate for these defects, how
ever, there are grace, an ineXpreSSible
sweetness of face and manner. a lovely,
tender smile that parts her lips to dis
play the prettieSt white teeth, and
tender, caressing voice that suggests
pathos very strongly. Indeed, Mrs.
Potter is like beautiful picture,
or precious stone, that has flaws, but
none so serious as to offend ones sense
VI oCouty VI VI Iloi luOHy. OO llucu lOE
her acting, although heaven forbid my
summing her up as critic or otherwise.
AS woman, Mrs. Potter is entitled to
more gallant consideration than the
press and public ordinarily seem dis
posed to beStoW. The universal idea
has gone forth that Mrs. Potter has
adopted the stage as a profession to
crafty personal vanity. Now l firmly
believe, and this belief is strengthened
by the support of Mrs. Potter's asser-
lions to the same effect, that, while such
motive may form slight share of the
inclination which prompted her to be-
come professional actress, the chief
reason why she is to-day on the
stage is the monetary consideration it
offers, Mrs. POtter'S husband is by no
means rich man, and his income, [
believe, something less than $4,000 year
"a very comfortable little income for
many a small family with modest tastes
and inexpensive inclinatiOns and hab-
its, but mere bubble as incomes go or
are gagged in the fashionable world
nowadays. 1t is true, Mrs. Potter had
cosy little apartment down on Wash
ingtOn square in New York, where she
dispensed dainty Inequalities in her
own inimitable, charming manner, but
tnreadbare furniture, however cleVerly
hidden with needleWOrk and embrOid-
cred ScarfS of her own making, and one
servant to attend to the duties of three,
and other petty economies. are not con-
ducive to feeling of cOntentment and
satisfaction, when fate opens up the
way for decidedly different condition
of affairs.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
SHE MUST sTANDIN A FRAME.
A Chance for Pretty, Shapely
Brunette, Who is Five Feet
Seven Inches High. lA


Seven Inches High. ~
This notice appeared among the the
atrical advertisements in yeSterdays's
issue of morning paper, says the New
York World: 4
w ANTED-Ladies for city theater; must
w be . feet z, young, handsome. good
figure aid brunettes; also, beautiful blonde
child. E. L. Fernandez, 1912 Broadway. y
Girls of all weights and measures were
climbing the stairs to Mrs. Fernandez's
dramatic agency at the beginning of
business hours yesterday. There were
girls who were sure they were five feet
seven, but who, when stood up against
the wall, learned that the lOftiest of
French heels could never raise them to
the requirements of the advertisement.
One woman was nearer seven feet five;
another came very near filling the bill,
but that she didn't do so was not be-
cause she was too small, but because
she was almost five feet, trans
verSely. There were blonde girls
who met the objection to their light hair
with the statement that they would
wear black wig. But it wouldn't do.
At evening Mrs. Fernandez told World
reporter that she had canvassed every
applicant and hadn't found what she
wanted. 1T is only one that | need"
she said, ''but that one must be just so
and SO, and she'll get good salary for
it. What her station in life is | don't
care. All she has to do is to fulfill
those requirements"
$40 what use is the much-sought
young woman to be put?"
''She is to stand in a frame as pict-
ure in a play to be brought out in Feb
ruary in a Broadway theater. The
piece hasn't been mentioned yet, and [
can say no more about it. The heroine
is to be woman of this description.
The villain sees her double in the pict-
ure, thinks he is insane and confesses
his crime"
Are the applicants for these posi-
lions usually girls who need money!"
mo, strange to say; just the reverse.
They are mostly girls who are crazy
simply to stand upon the stage. have
had young women come here in coupes
and apply for places which wouldn't
pay them more than S. per week."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25

rived at the Merchants yesterday and Will
participate in the Carnival festivities.
Judge William Mitchell, of Winona, regis
tered ut the Ryan yesterday,
S. V. Stone, prominent attorney of Fargo
called on the governor yesterday.
j. W. Huxley, of Sparta Wis, was among
yesterdays arrivals ut the Windsor.
Col. Jones, clerk of the supreme court will
return from visit to Long Prairie to-day.
George W. Luce, of Cincinnati is at the
Windsor, and will remain during the Carni-
val.
George II. Webster, OF Winnipeg, a leading
capitalist of the province of Manitoba, has
parlors at the Ryan. "
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Another Storm.

The old blizzard was revived yester-
day and extended all over Northern
Minnesota, Dakota and Montana, and
also over the roads running between st.
Paul and Chicago. There was no snow
except in spots, but the wind lifted up
the old snow and blew it everywhere,
filling up the cuts SO that some trains
were stopped on the Northern Pacific
and Manitoba roads. On the Omaha
there was blockade near Worthington,
and everything was filled up, and trains
were all laid up.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Fcasting Veterinarians.

The following qualified veterinary
surgeons assembled at the Sherman no.
tel last evening for the purpose Of or
ganizing.a state veterinary assori:,tion
Richard Price, st. Paul; &. A. baltimore.
st. Paul: f. w. Hopkins. St. Paul: \.
Trcacy, st. Paul; Il. White, ST. Paul
a. Trudcl, st. Paul; b. w. Kirby, Min
neapolls; George Sermon. Minneapolis /;
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Wanted-A Quorum.

The board of regents of the State uni
versity made another attempt to hold a
meeting yesterday, but owing to the ab-
to have quorum. Another endeavor
to hold a meeting will be made Friday
morning. In the absence of Represent
alive Nelson and Senator Davis at
Washington, it is almost impossible to
hold these meetings. and the meeting
called for Friday morning will be the
third trial made recently
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
The Cease of Life.

Gerard d. Blasdel died of erysipelas
shortly before l o'clock yesterday morn
ing, at the residence of his father-in-
law, DIR. Murphy. No. SIG Jackson
street. He was thirty-nine years of age
and had resided in st. Paul since he was
a child. He was well known i'm real
estate and financial circles. having been
assistant county treasurer for many
years, and more recently engaged i'm
the real estate business. The funeral
services will be held at the residence of
DR.. j. ii. Murphy, Thursday afternoon
at 2 80 o'clock.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Board ofPubiic Works.

The board of public works heard the
testimony of William Lindeke, P. L.
Kavanagh, Matthias Cook, Ansel Open
helm and S. Lee Davis yesterday relat-
ing to the value of land to be taken for
Airy and Glencoe streets h' ' The matter ter
was adjourned, and the board will give
a hearing to property owners. The es-
innate for the part of each lot fronting
on the street necessary to be taken is
S3 50O
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Prominent Texan Dead.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. "a. john
fallen, state treasurer under Gov. Ham
ilton. died yesterday, aged sixty-two
years. He bequeathed his fortune, val
ued at s150,000 to the city of Galveston
for the establishment of an industrial
school.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
PERSONALS.

Col. JcT Hi!dreth, of Deadwood, is at the
Ryan.
.'iohn y. Davidson has just returned visit
- relatives in Ohio
". $. Valley; of London, England, has
apartments at the Ryan.
Robcr. Miller and wife, Of Montreal, ar
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Deaf Bull SurIy.

with the exception of Deaf Bull, the
captive Crows now at Fort Smelling are
making the best of their situation" said
Adjt. Gen. Vincent yesterday, ''and are
putting in their time saving wood and
cleaning snow of the roadways. But
the old chief is very surly, despite
the fact that he is much more
comfortable than he would be in
his own tepee and exposed to the
storms and weather of the Northwest.
Nothing has been done at Washington
thus far looking to the disposition of
these Indians, although all the details
of the campaign against their tribe are
in the hands of the authorities. 1t is
very probable that they will spend the
winter at Fort Smelling, how
ever, and the issuance of a
soldiers ration to each prisoner has
tendency to make him a very con-
tented Individual. That reminds me
that an Indian rarely leaves anything
that is likely to be of use. and | have
noticed this at the forts when beef was
being distributed. The meat would be
arranged in piles for distribution to
the heads of families, and that
ended the matter every one
thought. But no, as soon as the
soldiers and agent had turned to leave
the carcasses the squaws would make a
dash forward and carry off everything.
entrailS, hide, horns and hOofs, but
what they did with them nobody knew.
No matter how large a ration is issued
to our prisoners at the fort they do not
leave a mouthful, and their last move is
usually to polish the bones Clean"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Republicans Pull Together.

ST. James Journal.
Right on top of the Worthington
Globes comments on political matters
in the Second district comes the an
nouncement that Gov. McGill has ap-
pointed two Mankato citizens to office.
Blue Earth is one of the six Democratic
counties referred to by the Globe. We
want to see the Republican counties
pulling together, as the Globe sug-
gested.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Condensed Milk.

The chemist of the dairy commission
er's department has lately been making
some interesting analyses of the two
leading brands of condensed milk, the
American Eagle and the Anglo-Swiss.
The latter brand seems to stand little
higher than the American Eagle, as the
following figures will show:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Bids for Building.

Four contractors yesterday submitted
their bids to the trustees of the state in
sane asylum for the construction of a
wood building at Fergus Falls, their
names and amounts asked being as fol-
lows: Winona Building company. ST.
500; ID. w. & c. Stanford, Fergus Falls.
$4,000; 0. r. Mather, Mankato, S41, 500,
and w. B. Craig, Mankato, $40, 913. so.
The trustees present were Messrs. A.
l.. Sackett, J. F. Meagher, Burr Duell,
William Schimmel, NJ. K. Tyler, c. d.
Wright and Lieut.. Gov. Barto, the
meeting being held in the parlor of the
Merchants.
o. r. Mather was the successful bid
der, and according to his contract the
new building, which must be completed
during the present year, will be a three
story brick structure with stone trim
mingS. 1t is to be detached ward,
with large rooms for the accommodation
of mild patients, and will eventually be
annexed to the main building when an
appropriation is made large enough TO
justify the Inauguration of such a
structure. Under the act passed by the
last legislature but $4,000 was set apart
for the Fergus Falls institution. which
will afford shelter for the overflow from
the Rochester and st. Peter asyIums.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
THEY WANT TO KNOW WHY


peal From the Orders OF the
Railroad Commissioners.
One by one the railroad companies
fall into line in opposition to the orders
of the railroad commissioners. Ycster-
day the Northern Pacific served notice
of appeal from the now somewhat ia
nous sleeping car order'' of the com
mission, and the matter will be tested in
lie courts. OF course. lhr decision in
;!,iS case will depend altogether upon
fiat rendered in the first case of this
iInd brought to trial. which will prob
ably be that of the Manitoba. The
whOle matter will be brought to test,
however, in the milk cases, which are TO
bc argued this morning before the ST.
rrcmc court. If the decision in these
eases sustains the action of the commits
sioners. the bottom will have dropped
Out Of all these appeals: fox If they have
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25

the right to fix milk rates between Fart
bault and st. Paul, they also have the
right to regulate passenger rates and
prescribe certain other regulations to be
obeyed by the railroads.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
To the Public.

Notwithstanding the disastrous fire of
last night, we will continue business at
the old stand until further notice.
BOERINGER Il Sons.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25

If you are run down by oyerwork use
the BEST" Tonic in preference of any
other article.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
Carnival

Plumes and chimes at Mast, Buford &
Burwell company, corner Third street
and Broadway.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25

The "Best" Tonic is manufactured
by the Specially Department, Phillip
Best Brewing company, who guarantee
the quality of the article.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-25
RanaTey's

Dining parlors, 150-152 East Fourth.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-20
The Young People.

Bertie-Pa, hope grandma viii die before
1 do, don't YOU Pa-What on earth ever
put such ideas into your head, Bertie-Oh,
have often noticed that | can stand trouble
better than She can-Judge
a small boy of our acquaintance admires
his clergyman He says: Il would like 70 be
q minister. if could be Il nice minister like
him. II can't be that, | should like to be-
street ear conductor Detroit Churchman.
Minister Wen, Bobby do you think you
will be better boy this year than you were
last Bobby ihopefully)-l think so, sir;
began taking cod liver oil last week.-Tho
Epoch.
Mamma asked little 5-year-old miss
Of this city won't YOU have my new dress
made with vestibule trainf'-Philadelp
Call
Conversation between traveller and a lad
Of Gor7 Your grandfather there seems
very Old Do you know what his age ISL
NO, sir couldn't exactly say, sir; but Pm
sure he can't be very young. He's always
been about the house as long as / can remsm-
Der Judge.
There arc two little brothers in Connect
cut aged and . years. One day Mamma
II gave 5-yoar-old Joea banana and told him
10 give half to Ned. Joe looked doubtful
minute and then said Give it to Ned
Why asked mamma Because" was the
answer. If | break 1t Ill have to give Ned
the bigger hall. and ! want that myself -
New York Tribune
y little boy while playing fell down the
steps and hurt himself severely. His mother
scolded him for his carelessness, and he
sobbed out: Mamma, please don't scold me
till get done hurting Baptist Weekly.
Among other extraordinary anatomies dis
covered by my hopeful OF ~ is ono which be
named in telling mo Of the sad chastisement
inflicted on disObedient doll: Papa, Ditto
was so naughty today that 1 had to 'pank her
on the back Of her tommic Baby
, little Buffalo girl was not feeling well,
aud her parents suggested that she might be
about to have chicken pox, then prevalent
She went 10 bed laughing at the idea. but
early next morning went into her parents
room, looking very serious and said Yes,
it IS chicken pox, papa. | found a fedder IN
the bed Christian Leader
She declined for two or three nights 10 say
her prayers. One night her papa covered
his face with his hands, and said: 1t makes
papa feel sick - think Margaret won't say
her prayers Papa feel sickT YES,
dear Papa better take casser castor
oil" The subject Of prayer was no longer
discussed that night -Babyhood.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-20

The cavalry OF the Confederate states
was different In its organization and char
ncter 70 any cavalry that has been seen in
modern war The infantry regiments uf
me south possessed, though in less ie.
gree than those OF the north, some nu-
cieps of trained or partially trained men
in the various militia organizations.
With the cavalry the case was different.
The number Of cavalrymen who on join
ing their commands knew anything about
cavalry tactics was extremely small But
on two essential points they needed no
Instruction. all knew how to ride, and
all were familiar with the use Of their
weapons.
With the northern man it was. as n
general rule otherwise: he had nearly
always to be taught how to ride, and he
had generally TO be taught how 10 shoot.
Thus il happened that from the opening
Ok hosulites he southern trooper showed
bis superiority over his northern OppO-
n-nt-a superiority which he maintained
until the ceaselcss Gttrit.on Of WAY re-
duced the cavalry commands ot the Con-
fedcracy to mere Enthusiastically rs
we'll as metaf hor,cally-and enabled the
northern horsemcn u prevail " virtue Ct
overwhelming numbers, sufficient sup
lies and the training which they rad ac-
CURED through years II campaigning,
which had been. till near the close, gen
orally disastrous to tlem.-NcT Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-20
The True Method OF Eiding.

Again, the riding ia the show Is LAYING u
material influence upon tue British army.
The officers of most Of the regiments hayo
sent the men up here 10 watch Us ride. BY
the way" / asked, MIR Cody, do You not
think that the British have the true method
OF riding ut trot when they raise them-
selves IN the stirrupsf'
Miss Cody, who had dropped IN for a mo-
ment, said: Il do not think it is tue proper
method OF riding at all They could not keep
il up on the plains, riding all day long, 80
father has ridden, a hr%idres miles ia o day.
1t is too much work.
Il do not see said Buffalo Bill, why y
man should give himself 50 much pains when
he rides The true method Of riding is 70
make your body flexible with the motion Of
tho horse, and not to invent movement Of
your own. ride from the knee AMI the end
If the thigh. Their way OF putting the foot
through the stirrup would never DO with US /;
it is dangerous. The foot ought 10 touch the
,tirrup, and the man ought to hold bis knees
close to the animal ami sway bis body with
the movement OF the horse.
Here Jack Burke spoke up, saying: Sir
Garnet Wolseley asked me after tue show
was over how many such riders we had on
the plains told him had no statistics at
hand, but thought | would answer him IN
round numbers as largely as possible, so
said thought we had about million such
riders, each Of whom had an extra ho.sS %
lead. r-"Gath" in Cincinnati EnG..er.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-20
A Very Dangerous Experiment.

Some time ago. In mas readings,
learned Of q test made among some ium-
Der men in the far north One had given
al account. sitting around the camp fire,
of how a companion had G. mmittel sui
eide ia an ingenious way. lie had taken
board. probably SIX inches wide, and,
lyiug fat, face downward, had placed 1t
upright under his throat then stretching
lis arms straight alongside his body had
horne down with his neck Unconscious
uess followed in 4 fef5 seconds, and he
G,ed IN apparently PAINLESS death. The
story was received by tine lumbermen
wiki incredulity, and suggested il be
tried One OF the party volunteered, and
he arrangements were made and carried
ont as | had mentioned in relating the
suicide The man had remained in the
position only a very few seconds when we
hurredly raised him and let the plank
al. He was unconscious, and II was
some little time before he responded to
or lab0rs 70 revive him and opened his
eyes We were greatly relieved, can
tell you In describing his feelings. BE-
aid he had experienced a rush Of blood 70
tie head and a suGOcating sensation, bat
was poweriess TO move any Of his limbs
or release himself.-CiCcinn.u Enquirer
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-20
Miss Andcrson nj Home,

Miss Anderson's house, Mount Wal
than, is on the slope of the side street
called Ncthcrhall Gardens, which runs
from a steep, broad thoroughfare. 1t is u
dard red brick modern house, from whose
windows can be seen on a clear day nearly
all of London lying below. Ii is in the
midst of ample grounds and is above the
fog line. The house is handsome, large
and well fitted The hallway is very
broad, square and in dark oak, with n
great fireplace upon one side All of the
rooms on this floor open into the hall In
the center of this hall there stood on the
day that called an enormous Christmas
tree Above the Christmas tree from the
bannisters leading to the second floor
hung a brilliantly colored silk United
States flag This tree was for the benefit
Of Miss Anderson's young brother. She
has all of her immediate family with her,
and lives as few actresses can liye-st
home, with her own people about her
T c. Crawford in Now York World.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-20
Popular AmussmAnts and Games.

remember, In my youth, when be-
came fond Of books and OF study, used
TO look upon balls, games and prize
matches as foolish and senseless things,
fit only for silly people who could not APP
preciate the delights Of literature. When
became older saw the folly OF this no.
ton. and entered into the common games
and amusements OF life like other people.
For the customs, games and amusements
Of "A people are the outcome OF long years
Of experience, the means whereby people
come to relax themselves, and to throw
off the cares Of business. Nay, more;
they are the means Of forming acquaint-
.ances. OF learning the habits, character
and thoughts Of each other, and of becom-
ing skilled in social ways in the power OF
amusing and entertaining others.
Besides. any man that has an eye to see
and an ear To hear can read whole
volume I'm some fete champetre or in some
open air match of two contending parties.
Il is here that character is exhibited, That
wit, humor and raillery are apt TO hnd
free play: that DISCUSSES are thrown on,
and people show themselves as they are;
and il IS here that thousand things
worth knowing may be learned when one
has the art to learn them. A man who
can enjoy the literature OF a people should
be broad enough 10 enjoy their amuse-
ments, for without this breadth of char
acter he viii never be able to produce
anything thar the people will enjoy
Home Journal.