The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14

aged. Her abundant curis were confined by q
tiara of gold. studded with rubies. sappnires
and diamonds, 70 represent her countryis col
ors and, fastened to belt of flexible gold, was
the jeweled whip Macmillan gave her. That
hero of q 1uckless fate had Elias miniature
painted and set 10 diamonda- It Is to be hoped
the hapess Carlotta never discovered it among
bis effects
When the petted performer left Vienna IL
was through avenues of triumphal arches OF
flowers and evergreens aud laden with memen-
toes of success. Her reputation Was now Eu-
ropean, and her virtue al well 40 her accom-.
pishments became thu theme OF posts and the
despair or effets monarchiesi In Italy the same
success awaited. and evAfy morning The doughty
Ella gave lessons in riding 20 Victor Emanuel
and the Princess Clotilde. On their return to
this country it was the same story, only here
some hints of the truth had been circuia ted,
and crowds OF people went to Niblo's merely
to decide the point OF Elias sex for themselves.
The verdict unanimous against Elias
true Sometimes o mere tride like the firt
of fan, toss of the curls would convince the
spectator that doubt was ridiculous. Ella Was
Ella. DR.. James r. Wood. the eminent ply
stefan. and also DIR. Shrady, who frequently
saw her ride, were positive that man could
have such extremities anc such grace, including
dimples.
AL this time little Emma Sampson. whom
you may have forgotten. was being educated in
marry the whose kindness and care had
surrounded her from infancy. When Mr..
Stokes took his prodigy abroad again, his. wife
now young lady of accomplishments-went
of long tour. While they were abroad Mrs.
Stokes's first daughter was born. and for this
baby. of which she became very fond, Ella en-
broidered flannel skirts half yard in depth.
little shawls and all manner of pretty things.
At last satated wish the adulation of her
own sex. and tempted perhaps. by possibility
of becoming hero with the other, Ella
pressed desire to don garments natural to
himself. and take his place in the world as q
man. Though two years of his apprenticeship
remained to be served Mr.. Stokes good
naturedy gave him that time and complete
outfit, with the warning that male rider he
could not make a success. Nevertheless. Ella
went to London, rode-and failed. Several
times he forgot aud came down in his seat side
ways. The pretty airs and gestures now nat
ural to him became ridiculous. He was embar-
raised without his skirts q woman possibly
could be- and caught dreadful colds in the head
from having his splendid hair cut off,
Finally. in disgust, Ella returned to Mr..
Stokes. and once more resppeared in the ring in
womans clothes In private. however, he per-
sisted in wearing mans attire. though months
ton to hide his legs under q table. He blushed
coarse or profans word He never learned to
put his hands in his pockets, smoke or chew a
toothpick Until his death he always kept
wrapper on hand, and to put il on and embroider
was his relaxation.
Ella married Sally Stckney. and perhaps lie
the only groom on record who went through the
ceremony in feminine garb, and with the con-
sent of his bride Ten years ago he died in Cal
cutta of smallpox, and the face that had become
famous over the world for its beauty was
piteous in death.