St. Paul daily globe., 1892-08-08

to say here he learned from one who
knows that the boy, when an infant,
was not consigned to the tender mercies
of stranger. His mother. whose first
thought is of her home and children,
had too high an opinion of the dignity
and responsibilities of motherhood to
share them with nursing bottle.
Proud of a Mothers Duties.
A moments chat with little Jean as
she turned the leaves of her book, ''The
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." convinced the
reporter that she was child of keen
perceptions, and she evidently, from
her actions, thinks that big brother of
hers is just about right.
Z Mrs. Reid, who personally looks after
the welfare of her children. does not
indulge them to their hurt. Itis easy
to see that they are under firm, if
mild, discipline. They both speak
French as well as they do. English.
and they are progressing rapidly in the
study of German. They have been told
no ghost stories, aud are not afraid of
the dark. Each child has room ex-
elusively set apart in the big house. AT
$3.50 every evening. after bidding their
parents goodnight. they go to their
respective apartments and are prepared
for bed.
These rooms are furnished simply, in
fact there seems to be quiet touch to
everything in the Reid household.
jeans room is connected with that of
her gOverneSS, whose room in turn opens
into the school room. There is no nur-
sery, the children having grown out of
that.
Little Jean. though only eight years
old, has her own private bath tub at
tached TO her room. which is a marvel
of beauty. Master Mills is similarly
provided for Oil his side of the house.
The reporter was permitted to visit
these rooms and the school room yeSter-
day.
The children seemed to be very fond
of their gOverness, Miss Succh, who is
a highly accomplished woman. She has
not been long in Mrs. keid'S employ.
The children's first governess was Miss
Ribghini, an American woman, whose
health recently failed and who is now
in Europe. There are two nurses. a
German girl and Swiss girl who
speaks French. both selected because of
the advantages derived by the children
from conversing with them in foreign
languages.
Cecile. Mrs. Reid's maid, entered the
family as nurse and served in that
capacity for some time. She is a Swiss
mistress prizes her highly.
Mrs. Reid,s BOudofr
Mrs. Reid's boudoir is a handsomely
appointed apartment looking south
from the second story of the hall. COM
manding magnificent view of the
sound, and the most beautiful scenery in
red and with exquisite taste. 1t opens
into her sleeping apartments, which are
connected by private hall with Mr..
Reid's bedroom. Mr.. Reid's room opens
into another room, which is easy of ac
cess to the children, and they have
carte blanche to it at all times. Any
childish trouble, any juvenile diff
ficulty may be easily surmounted or
readily solved here. 1t is place for ten
der condolences between mother and
children. and it is probably used more
frequently than any other part of the
spacious house.
Reference to this floor would be in
complete without a word anent Mr..
Reid's private bathroom, simply elegant
in its appointments. The great editor
is strong believer in the efficacy of
cold water as a panacea for all the ills
of life, ana he takes a plunge every
day.
TO Remain at the Farm All SUM-
mer.
It is the present intention of the fam
lily to stay at Ophir farm during the en-
tire summer, in fact. uni late in the
fall, though a week or two may be Speut
at their camp in the Adirondacks. 1t
is understood by intimate friends that
there will De few quiet entertainments
at the farm this this summer. At any
rate. the hall is always open to those
: who haYe claim OH the hospitality of
tits mistress. -, =, -, te+ .-: -
Mrs. Reid's arrival from abroad is Of
such recent date that she has made no
plans for the winter. but of course she
will recognize the claim society has on
her. When her friends speak OF her
coming advent in Washington society
she smiles and changes the subject. The
World reporter happens to know. how
ever, that, like good wife, she has an
abiding faith in her husbands triumph
ant election. @'' }r
Mrs. Reid sometimes laughingly SAYS
that she 'prOselyted" her husband,
though she had to get him out of the
country to do it. At the time of their
marriage Mr.. Reid was Presbyterian
and attended DR.. Vincent's church.
Mrs. Reid was an Episcopalian. Before
going to Paris she attended his church,
diiu oltCI tIOs SOO thClCs SOliSIuOilS
that turn about was fair play, he con-
cluded to attend hers. Their pastor in
Paris was cousin of the clergyman
who married them.
A Woman of Usefulness.
Mrs. Reid is director in the Bellevue
tr aiming school for female nurses, and
also president of the home of industry,
a II on-sectarian charity. This society
refused her resignation when she went
to Europe. During her absence the
place was filled by the first vice preSi-
dent.
She is joint heir with her only brother,
Ogden, to the immense fortune of ID. D.
MillS,a fortune from which she received
large endowment at the time of her
marriage.
Her most intimate personal friend is
probably Mrs. DR.. Endicott, nee Sher-
man. of Boston. Mrs. Endicott, when
Miss Rachel Sherman, accompanied.
Mrs. Reid and her husband to Europe
several years ago, and friendship was
formed between the young wife of the
editor and the daughter of the veteran
soldier that will last through life.
Other very close friends are Miss Nellie
Mcdowell, daughter of the late Mai.
Gen. Mcdowell, of the United States
army, and Miss Nc Cullough, whose
father was once secretary OF the treas
ury.
Mrs. Reid was great admirero of Gen
Sherman, and one of her most valued
treasures is his photograph, large size,
on the back of which is the following
inscription, written by himself:
........-....-.......... 5000.
To Mrs Whitelaw Reid. with best COM
pliments of her friend, W. 7. SHERMAN.
n. Y. July 80, 1888.
Taken 6Sth birth day.
She also has an excellent photograph
of eX-Secre tary Blaine. subscribed as
follows: