St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-23
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COL T. DOnan, the c0SmopOlIte, was IN 81.
Paul yesterday, with his stories of everybody
in the world and his accounts of adventures
beneath all SKIES 1t has often been limited
that Col. Donan is a Mormon, and recent
facts really seem to confirm the suspicion,
for he is on his way to Salt Lake City. In
few months the world may expect to be cleo
trifed with a book, the polysyllabic elo-
quence of which will eclipse anything Col.
Dohan has as yet attempted. 1t will be the
truth, but it will be the truth in such varie-
gated and embroidered robe that it won't
recognize itself.
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The alarming fact Is being widely discussed
in society circles that dancing men are be-
coming frightfully scarce. 1t is even assert
ed on good authority that at one swell func-
ton last week the women outnumbered the
men three to one. Thomas O'Brien con-
tends that in q few years there will be no
chance for men at all, and it really does
begin to look like it. However, women are
magnanimous. and. even if they do take away
all mans honors and usurp his place in the
world, they will see to it that he doesn't
starve.
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One pretty and noticeable fad among So
ciety girls is the habit of carrying flower.
The days of stifiy arranged bouquets has
gone, and even loosely tied noSegays are
passee. The proper thing is to carry just one
perfect flower. and gaze at it thoughtfully
and intensely now and then.
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A friend, who has a truly commendable
trust in the power Of the press, begs me to
inquire of the powers that be if nothing can
be done to mitigate the severity of the jerks
with which the cable cars stop It's all very
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nearly everybody objects to being seated
forcibly and unexpectedly on the knees of
whoever chances to be nearest just when
one is rising to make graceful and digni-
fed exit.
The pretty window gardens poisoning all
over the town reveal the fact that there is
fashion even in flower gardens. Last year
the vivid yeHow-reds of the nasturtium and
the blue of lobelia were popular. This year
no box is complete which does not contain
some great, tall white marguerites and a
scarlet geranium. The fashion is a very
pretty one, and one that cannot be. INDUCED
in in cities farther south st. Paul lawns and
flower displays in summer are simply dreams
of loneliness, anyway.
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The ordinary woman, with an eye tor
beauty and a desire to keep pace with her
neighbors, sends her orders to the florist,
and has him arrange her window garden.
The frugal and thoughtful woman rises
early, arms herself with basket, and goes to
market. From stall to stall she fits, and re-
turning home with her load of flowers. tri-
umphantly makes up her box OF blooming
plants just as she chooses at really no ex-
pense to speak Of.
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A st. Paul Official familiar with the quarrel
going on between the Flour City county and
city treasurer. yesterday said: Each OF the
men is stuck on himself and wants an oppor-
tunity to air his own particular views.
County Treasurer II. o. Peterson has about
million dollars in cheeks given him to pay
taxes, and has not yet been able to straighten
up his books since the rush, and claims he
settled with City Treasurer Kortgaard up to
May 20. Kortgaard alleges that Peterson
should turn over to him at once portion OF
the checks given to the county treasurer for
taxes, and settle on an assumed basis. Kort-
gard can draw interest on the funds after
they come into his hands and before they are
paid out County Treasurer Peterson can
receive no interest personally, but any inter-
est accruing while the money is in his hands
goes to the county. Kortgaard feels his i'm
portance. and when Peterson did not COM
ply with his wishes he rushed into print. l
think the matter will be settled amieaOly
when the men have gotten over their van
ity"