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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

sshire and Vermont The West is
8 ecoming crowded at the expense of the
( East, and when the population has be-
come too dense for the laying out of
stownSiteS on every quarter section bust
snesS sagacity will suggest swOop down
upon the New England hills, such as
was made few years since on town
in Northern Wisconsin, which,
9 Like JOnah,s GOurd.
grew to immense proportions in a single
night. As the sun rose on the follow
Ing day the boom withered, and since
that time the growth of that beautiful
town has been slow.
i'll 1891 the boom among the New En-
gland hills will not wither. for people,
crowded almost to suffocation. will
struggle for a few acres upon which to
live. All immigration laws will have
been repealed, as there will not be
homes for the natural increase of our
own people. 1t is pleasant to recall
some of the survivors of that early pc
riod. Gov. Ramsey was here, and his
quick step, cordial greeting, erect form
and raven locks showed him to be a
young man like the rest of Us. W. p.
Murray. was a young boy in search of
adventure, and was ever ready to de-
fend criminal at the bar or to do a
kindness to any poor soul who needed a
word of encouragement or dollar 10
replenish his larder.
Russell BIakely
was tall, slim, handsome fellow, who
had more OF the ''git up and git" about
him than any of his associates. Ben
Brunson was the same clever fellow
then that he is now. j. w. Bass, the
postmaster, has gone hence, but his
family is still with us. DIR. Neill was
here and was then, and has ever been a
laborer in the Lords vineyard He
preached to the early settlers, married
them, baptiSed and married their sons
and daughters and ofhciated at the
passed through and beyond the vale.
Henry M. Rice was then, and has ever
been, prominent character. one of St
PauPs best citizens, and one who has
done as much as any other man to build
up our city. His liberality is seen in
the beautiful park which bears his
name, his free gift to the city. Every
public improvement received not only
his approval, but his financial aid and
support.
DIR. David Day
was all early settler. brought up here to
die, but the bracing climate restored
him to health, and to-day his chances of
being the last surviving old settler are
as good as those of any other.
of the officers then at Fort Smelling.
only two are above tine sod, Gen. r. W.
Kirkham, who resides in Oakland. Cal.
and the writer of this article. There
are other survivors of this period to
whom reference will be made hereafter.
How many passed away after leaving
their impress upon our history? The
names of many of these we'll up from
the fountains OF the past, and pleasant
memories come to US of their MANY
noble traits OF character, the many good
deeds they performed; and their faults,
ii they had any. are buried under the
green sward which covers their last
resting place, and tind no Judgement in
our hearts Or in our memories.
r. w. JOHNSON.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
Cen. R. W. Johnson Tells
About the Early Days in
st. Paul.
When the Population Of the
Town Was Less Than Four
Hundred.
How People Lived and What
They Did---Hard Times
In ST.
When Ramsey, Murray, Blak-
ely, Brunson, Rice and
Day We're Boys.

Just forty-two years ago to-day l ar
rived III st. Paul from my home in Ken
lucky, where | had been permitted to
enjoy two months leave of absence
before joining the regiment to which L
had been assigned, at that time sta
toned at Fort Smelling. Now innumer-
able trains come laundering into and
out of the depot; steamboats, arrive and
depart without exciting any attention
whatever. Mails arrive and depart at
all hours, and we give ourselves no con-
concern, for we know if there is any
mail for us Hoffman or some other eff
cient postman will bring it to us sooner
than we could go to the Office for our
selves. But it was not so when | ar
rived here. One regular weekly packet
from Galena aud several regular boats
from st. Louis made up the naval fleet
of the upper Mississippi. My old friend,
Capt. Russell Blakely, was then river
man, and could scale a muddy bank and
measure off cordwood with the nimble-
ness of boy.
Capt. Orrin Smith
was the lord admiral of the fast pas
senger packet Senator, afterwards sue
ceeded by the Nominee. much larger
and fieeter steamer. The Senator car
ried the United States mail, and about
2 o'clock every Thursday, the pOpula-
ton of st. Paul, then less than 400, sup
plemented by any Indians that hap
pened to be here. congregated on the
bluff, just in rear of the present site of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

Prune color is also predicted by some
evil prophet. Shades of our grand
mothers and maiden aunts, Can we be
condemned to anything more fusty
musty and dowdy-looking? The conn
try cousin always comes up to town in
prune-coIored gown, with crease
across the back and silk poultice of
prune silk on her virgin bosom. Now,
we object to infringing the copyright of
the country cousin. Prune will not har
monte with the liberty green and sal
mon of our New York drawing rooms
half as well as with the crazy patch
work and rag carpet of more Western
spheres. We show little sketch of
an autumn hat by Redfern, in navy
blue felt, with ribbon, bows and scarlet
wings. 1t is a French shape, with a
brim that flares up behind, and prom
ises to be much worn.
LIE BARON DE FREMONT.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

the old settlers of this state has proven
to me that if you wish to relate some
story that will eclipse all others, it is
necessary to have 1.-The last say" And
Oct these men are in the main truthful !:
but time has made terrible inroads Oil
their memories, and when memory fails,
imagination fills up the history.
Old eneral Taylor
once said: Il have heard so much lying
about the battle of Buena Vista that
sometimes l am almost forced to be-
lieve that | was notin the battle at all ~
So it is with me. L have heard so many
wild and extravagant stories told of old
times. SO much at variance with my
own experience. that l can hardly be-
lieve that | came to this city in l849,and
was present when the wonderful deeds
of herOiSm and blood-curdling achieve
ments were enacted by some of the old
settlers.
Having several hours at my disposal,
and being anxious to acquire some
knowledge of this wonderland, i strolled
through the sparsely settled streets
There was not grated street in the
place, nor sidewalk Vehicles and
pedestrians struggled through the mud
with great difficulty. Provisions were
scarce, hotel accommodations primitive,
but the tables were supplied with the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

she is a well-dressed woman; but to
quote the classic bard, 1--WE are not
built that way" and the way we are
built requires something like the cos
tune of which Redfern sends us
pretty sketch. 1t is after the tailor
made order. and should fit with that
glove-fitting ease for which this firm is
noted. and of dark brown velvet with
panels of bright orange-faced cloth.
The bodice. which is of quaint shape.
Sloping up over the hips and forming
long coat tails behind, is bordered
with brown fur. The vest is
buttoned with three fancy but
tons at the waist curve. An mn
ward strap of orange colored face-cloth
outlined with cord, and decorated with
three buttons, finishes the sleeves. The
skirt is the new bell-shape, with battle
mentS outlined with cord, and orna-
mented with row of buttons on the
right hand side of each tab. AS the
Wearer OF this smart costume walks
pretty glimpse of the orange-colored
killing beneath is visible. A little bit
OF orange and black shirt front. and
toque hat Of brown felt. with velvet
trimmings and cluster of small
oranges, complete this pretty autumnal
costume.
Cloth dresses are just now in great
request for the early autumn season.
Shades OF gray, chamois and nut-brown
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
Special to the Glcha

lie took it calmly, said he'd just as leaf
Not waste on dress his minds superiority.
In those days, when everything was
less complicated, even dress, there was
no difference in fashion and cut be-
tween the wearing apparel of man and
woman. The mother of all wore, &C
cording to the illustrated goody-goody
books of our childhood, exactly the
same shaped appendage as the father of
all. His had no extra pockets, hers no
silk lining, or braiding. They were
made, saith tradition. of the same sort
of leaves. Then gradually woman shot
ahead. don't mean for a minute to
say that man remained at the leafy Az
cadian stage, but he progressed more
slowly. So that now. while he is only
creature OF cloth and leather and
an infinity of pockets, she is
dainty potpourri of killings
lace, bias folds, feather trimmings,
chiffonS and whole heap of other gew-
gaws. And now come band of rigid
looking females with few hesitating
males to back them up, and under the
name of DRESS Reform" suggest that
woman shall relegate to the dim recesSes
OF her rubbish cupboard those dear time
honored bones of contention-the
corsets and the high heels and the dainty
carriers. They offer to substitute for
these treasures tights and a Greek cos
tune. hashed-up edition of the drapery
of ''Venus de Milo" little altered and
modernized to meet the requirements of
an effete civilization.
The Venus de Milo wears her scant
drapery with good effect, and gazes at
slght-SeerS with the calm assurance that
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
SEEN IN THE STORES.


China sponge bowls divided in the
center.
Gray cashmere for inexpensive tea
gowns.
Red ties having huge tongue and
buckle.
Gauze fans worked with ''jewer' nail
heads.
Blouse front night dresses for slender
figures.
Gray suede ties. finished with gray
enameled tips.
Black silk, having ehevrons or diago-
nal stripes.
Black hats, trimmed with satin rib
bons and wings.
Fancy made feather pieces, having
Jewel" effects.
Gray surah skirts trimmed with black
lace ruffieS,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

you,
Though the whole world stands in the way. y
Iennyson writes the lips luscious
fruit in these works:
20 loye fire! once he drew
With one long kiss my whole soul through
MY hps as sunlight drinketh dew"
Amelle Rlves. now Mrs Chandler.
made some valuable additions to the
KISS literature of the century. She
handled the subject with freedom and
originality. She showed that kissing
was quite as ENJOYABLE in the broad
hallway of the old manse, through
which the sunlight streamed askant, as
IL was under any other circumstances:
and to her mind nothing could be more
delightful than salutation of the lips,
while the kissee and kisser were sliding
adown a haystack.
Herrick'S poetic definition of the kiss
is mastery. 1t is as follows:
1T is a creature born and bred
Between the lips all cherry red
Il VIII never kiss man who is not
my relative" says one young lady, "un-
I'll he Is my promised husband. And
even with engaged people | think there
should be little of it. Too much kiss
ing will result disastrously. 1t may be
pleasant, but my sweetheart if | ever
get one, Will not get single kiss from
me untii we are engaged, and then he
VIII get only single ones, sure enough.
lie shall have no more than one kiss at
each meeting. Now, after you think
over this, L am sure you will agree with
me-"
Despite sometimes unpleasant feat
ures, IL will ever be the cherished privi-
lege OF every vigorous youngster of his
race-and even the older yOungster-to
voice the wish of some one, now dead
and past kissing. who wished
That womanhood had but one rosy mouth,
10 kiss them all at once from North to
South.
What an intensity of bliss such oscu-
latIon would be! But, after all, most
OF US are satisfied to take them one at a
time. They last longer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
HUSBANDS AND WIVES.
Mrs. Wilcox Touches Sharply on
the Subject.

LLAWHEELER
w ilcoX grows
worldly. Here is
a paragraph from
an October essay
by the author of
Poems of Pas
sion'': Love in.
its full strength
and beauty sell
dom d W ell S IN
the heart of both
husband and wife
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

81 am wiling" said a woman, dis
cuSSing the dress reform crusade, ito
give up corsets and to adopt more
hygienic stocking supporter than the
garter, if one can be provided, and now
| always wear walking skirt which
clears the ground; but why,"She asked,
plaintively. may l not have indoors
the fr0u frou of my Silken petticOats
and the graceful sweep of my pretty
house gowns?'. This is a question
large proportion of her sex will ask as
well. Dress with most women is a SEN
tlment, and there is no sentiment about
tights or trousers.
When Mr.. David Dear (winner of the
queens price at Bisley this year, was a
law student he once attended an sat
home.". On the servant asking his
name, he replied, David Dear" The
girl blushed and said: Yes, yes: but
what is your other name, sir?" He as
Surred her he had no other name. But
it was of no use; the servant knew
better, and announced him as MIR.
David"
A acknowledgements English society
beauty, Mrs. Norton, recently went to
buy some plaster casts for her niece to
use as models in drawing. The pro-
prletor of the shop displayed large
collection OF hands, arms and ears, and
finally held up very symmetrical nose.
'There, ma'am," said he, II can safely
recommend that. It's the Hon. Mrs.
Norton'S nose, and hartists do buy a lot
of 'em. It's very popular.
Lady Colin Campbell, although she
won her suit and caused her husband
TO be non-suited, is no longer to be seen
at any of the good houses in London.
and. while retaining a certain kind of
questionable popularity among unat-
tached men, is ostracised by all the
women who rank as leaders of society.
To certain semi-public functions she is
still invited, not, however,as Lady Colin
Campbell, but merely as journalist.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
Things She Won't Confess.

Philadelphia Record.
That she laces tight.
That her shoes are too small for her.
That she is ever tired at ball.
That she paints.
That she is as old as she looks.
That she has been more than five
minutes dressing.
That she has kept you waiting.
That she bushes when a certain per-
sons name is mentioned.
That she ever says thing she doesn't
mean.
That she is ford ot scandal.
That she---she or all persons in the
worlds in love.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

HERE is a dis
tinct literature
of kissing. All
of the poets
have written in
more or less am-
orous style. Ella
Wheeler Will
cox, among a
score of others,
has the follow
ing:
And | swear by
the stars and my
soul and say
That | will have
you and hold
you and kiss
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
A Sure Thine

Daddy-If you are good boy I'll take
you to the circus.
Sonny-Suppose amt good boy.
Daddy-Then you'll have a circus
with me.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

ALI Wool Carpets soc,
Worth soc. at the Fire Sale, POS East
Seventh street, corner Sibley.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04

and dark heliotrope will be worn, and
the richer colors. such as rcyaI blue,
Venetian red, seal brown and Vic
toria purple will succeed them rs the
season advances. Vests and the eject
sras of costumes will be made in straw
ind corn color fol- a considerable time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
THE YUM YUM IDEA

Styles Vary, But the Result Al
ways the Same.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
EYES AIRY COSTUME.
Simplicity and Absolute Lack
OF Conventionality Of
Adams Rib.
Her Daughters, However, Are
Built to Wear Tailor
Made Gowns.
Redfern Sketches a Costume
of Correct Mold and a Hat
for Autumn.
Husbands and Wives--Wise
and 0therWise--Walk-
ing Costumes.

Il b y Eve decided q COS
tune 10 choose,
Finding, alas. twas al
most indispensable.
She ne'er consulted
Adam on his views.
Which showed her self
reliant, cool and sem
sible.
lie had some undevel-
oped views on dress,
4 little crude and mas
culine in quality;
But didn't like the mat
ter to express,
For fear his wife ac-
cused him OF frivolty.
80 when she made leaf
garments, cool and
brief,
Without her husbands
sanction or authority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-04
OUR SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS

Of Cut GLASS; Hand Painted China Royal Worcester and other
brands of Art Pottery: Brass and Onyx Stands Cabinets aud
Fancy Goods suitable for Wedding and Christmas Gifts
now beginning arrive, and many articles of and
quisite beauty already be
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-28
Personal Gossip.

Among those who attended the convoeation
in Seattle this week from here, were: Bishop
Paddock, Mrs J. D. Hills, Mrs. II. II. Holt, Mrs.
BIglow, Mrs. A. B. Bull, Mrs. C. w. Seymour,
Mr.. C. w. Seymour, Mr.. G. L Holmes, Mr.. r. V.
Barto, the Rev. J. ID. Hills.
Mr.. McCabe. superintendent of the Western
division of the Northern Pacific railroad, was
married this week at Janssyille, Wis, 10 Miss
Ella Huston. They will make their home in
this city
Mr.. Frank Clarke expects to return to this city
this week He has been attending Columbia
college during the past winter.
Mr. C. A. Ferriss, OF Olympia, formerly of this
city, was here last Sunday, and also spent Thurs
day night in this city.
Miss Mamie Harrington informally enter
tanned few friends on Saturday evening at her
home on North G street.
Mrs. Mechanic delightfully."- entertained some
friends at her home on C street on Friday
evening.
Mr. z. B. Piper, editor Of the Gray's Harbor
Times, and bride, were in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Charles Whedon has returned TO this city,
after having enjoyed q taste of camp life.
Mrs. Samuel Collyer gave . delightful rscep-
ton on Wednesday afternoon.
DR.. Lorein and Mr. Morton Ramsdeu went to
Fox island Last Sunday.
Mr.. J. LeB. johnson has returned from his
trip to the East.
Mrs. C. B. Hurley has returned from her trip
to Portland.
Mr. C. T. Holmes went to orting on Thursday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace left yesterday for
Chicago.
Mr.. C. B. Niblock was in this city last week.
Mr.. Joseph Johnson was here last week
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-28
BALLARD SOCIAL NEWS.
Ladies' Guild OF the Episcopal Churcl
Gives a Pleasant Affair,

At the entertainment given by the ladies
Guild of the Episcopal church last Wednesday
evening very satisfactory programme was well
rendered to packed house at Berg's hall, and
the efforts OF the management and participants
in the programme to give the audience fine
amusement in both quality and quantity were
deserving of praise. The evenings pleasure
began with q duet by the excellent pianists
Professor and Mrs. J. E. Roberts, followed by
solo by Mrs F. Perry Gage, of Seattle, which
was beautifully sung, but hardly met with just
applause owing to the entrance at the close OF
the solo of the Seattle and Ballard football
teams in body, thereby diverting the attention
OF the audience from the singing. The next was
a comic song by Mr.. Andrew Mccain, which
was freely applauded, and he responded with
another comic song Next in order came Mr.
Harrigsn, Mr. Mcpherson, Mr.. Miliner and Mr.
Porter. who formed a splendid quartette, and
furnished surprisingly good music, which met
with generous applause, and they responded
with a medley. Mr.. Davenport followed the
quartette and amused the people very much by
playing artistically on numerous Instruments
Then Mrs Gage again sang two beautiful solos,
and a mark of appreciation was the recipient
OF much applause and a beautiful bouquet The
entertainment closed with farce, BOX and
Cox" in which Mr.. Bishop, Mr. NiIiner and
Mr.. Hopkins took part. Mr. Bishop played his
part of Cox very well; also Mr.. Miliner his part
OF Box. Mr.. Hopkins also did we'll At the
close of the entertainment the football teams
who were invited TO the affair by MI ". Dow
with Others, partook OF ice cream. straw berries
cakes, etc, which were in abundance, keeping
the ladies busy who were attending the tables
The affair must have done considerable 20 swell
the church building fund, which was the object
of the entertainment Many of the young folks
present took advantage of the lighted hall, and
Joined later in very social dance until an
early hour.
On Monday evening the W. r. c. gave an
entertaining social in Bergs hall. Singing and
other amusements helped those present 20 pass
q very enjoyable evening.
On Friday an enjoyable picnic, under the
auspices OF the Presbyterian church, was held
in salmon Bay Park. An invitation was ex-
tended to all other denominations, and about
200 children and grown people gathered in the
picturesque grounds OF the park, where three
swings, g number of hammocks, games, etc,
helped the little ones to delightful day. A
regular old fashioned picnic dinner was par
taken OF in picnic style by al present
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-28
DRAMATIC NOTES.

MS W. Z. Rockwell, wife OF the genial secre-
taIy OF the Pacific Northwest Baseball League
wiz III the place made vacant with the Cordrsy
company oy the resignation Of Miss Mamie GU
roy. Inc popularity of this Lady and her talent
Is an actress viii make her enrolment with the
company available acquisition. She viii sp-
pear on the stage under the name of Miss Louise
henogg, under which name she has already de-
roles.
Madame Berta crevelH rendered the pro-
sIamme solo. "Serenade," at Professor Bach
MAINS concert last Thursday evening in ST.
riaucis hall, with sweetness and artistic finish,
ano won enthusiastic applause in double en-
coie- she responded by singing "Ertreaty'
Win much feeling, and received many beautiful
moral tributes. Madame Creveln il frst-class
her.
Mss Mamie Gilroy, the talented soubrette Of
CoIuays company, made her final appearance
In the cordray theater last night. She wiz leave
auf Denver tomorrow morning TO join the
anascner Minstrel Combination, which viii star
through the leading Eastern cities. The
people and press of Seattle unite in wishing her
ooh voyage, and bright and successful future
career
HE last audience which greeted Men and
women at the Baldwin theater, San Francisco,
was large and wildly enthusiastic. a, the close
OF tne performance there was q roar of applause
which caused the curtain to be raised twice, a
most unusual thing in that city.
delightful train Of pleasant anticipations is
suggested when one Chances over the names of
W. j. LeMoyne, Nelson wheatcroft, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Walcot and Mrs whiffen-a cluster
OF bright stars in Mr.. Frohman's coteris of
players.
Herbert Kelley has had probably the most
uniform successful career of any OF the leading
men OF modern times He has been fortunate
in having good parts TO play, but has never been
known TO play any part badly.
From all accounts George Cayvan seems 70
have struck new lead in dressing She is said
70 have any number of stunning frocks to dis
play during the engagement OF the Lyceum
company in this city.