Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Eugenie Besserer" in English language version.
I was born in Paris, but was taken by my parents to Ottawa, Canada, early in life and I spent my girlhood in Canada. Unfortunately I was left an orphan and later, at the age of 12 years, I escaped from my guardians and found myself an absolute stranger, in the Grand Central Station, with 25 cents in Canadian money in my pocket. Through the kindly aid of a street car conductor and a directory, I succeeded in locating a former governess whose name I happily remembered. This kindly lady was delighted to see me and with her aid, I discovered the residence of an uncle, with whom I took up my abode. I continued my studies and became quite proficient in athletics. I took lessons in fencing and became rather proficient. I shall always remember that I held my own against no less than the late Alexander Salvini.
Alexander Salvini, familiar to our stage in such roles as D'Artagnan, in 'The Three Guardsmen,' and as Don Caesar de Bazan, the devil-may-care adventurer of Spain, revealed himself last night as a tragedy player of such force, fire and vividness as to compel a compliment rare, indeed, that of three curtain calls after the close of the last act.
Eugenie Bessier, player of mother roles in many motion pictures, died at her home last night after a protracted illness.
