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Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Rather Awkward.

The following story is told of Forrest,
the American tragedian, and an eminent
judge. When they were both young, and
unknown to fame and each other, they met
at a modern inn. BY chance they were put
to sleep in the same ROOM Both retired in
the dark, each suspicious of the other
They slept pretty comfortably-so well,
indeed, that they refused to rise in the
morning. They were lying eying each
other with ferocious looks until noon,
when Forrest, making a desperate effort,
called out:
Stranger, why don't you get up9"
"What is that to you?"
II have particular reason for asking"
muttered Forrest, and plunged his head
beneath the clothes. -
Presently the other raised his head and
said: if
II say, my friend, perhaps you will an
swer me if I put the question to which I
refused to reply to yourself?"
''Well, then," said Forrest, rolling the
clothes off slowly and striking his heels
upon the floor, II have no shirt, and did
not care to expose my poverty"
"OhP' said the other, leaping with grey
hound like bound into the middle of the
apartment, "why didn't you say that be-
fore?-that is just my predicament."-
Toronto Mail,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
A Triple-Born AristOcrat.

The idea which some people have about
the French word ''nee'' is anus
ing. 1t is no unusal thing to find some
people speaking of Mrs. James Brown,
"nee" Miss Kitty Smith, and it must be
confessed that this innocent disease is
epidemic among certain class of country
correspondents. But one use of thi s
severely-worked French word which re-
Gently appeared in little paper seems
likely to wear the championship palm
unchallenged for some time. The effusion
was about titled aristocracy. A woman
twice married before, born the daughter
of Count, was welded for third time
to French Marquis. The delightful
story called her-the names are fictitious
-"the Marquise lie GrandjoiX, nee Coun-
tess Soultmead, nee Baroness Granville,
nee Lady Bevreswick." If the record of
births in the family Bible of this often
born lady were kept according to the
theory of the man who wrote that story
what an insolvable problem !-Neao York
Ty1b9inp
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Where an Editor Worked.

Bryant's Office desk was his newspaper
Egeria. 1t was also a curiosity. Except
for space Immediately in front of him
about two feetlong and eighteen deep, his
desk was usually covered to the depth Of
from twelve to twenty inches with opened
letters, manuscript, pamphlets and books,
the accumulation of years. During his alb
sence in Europe in 1s59-6O his associate
thought to do Bryant good turn by get
ting rid of this rubbish and clearing his
table so that he could have room for at
least one of his elbows on 1t. When
he returned and saw what had been done
it was manifest from his expression-he
said nothing-that what had been so kind
ly intended was regarded as anything but
a kindness.-Bigelows Life of Bryant.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Beaux Rented for the Summer.

There is proof that really great man
rises superior to the limitations of cir
cumstances in the incident recently re-
lated of the New Hampshire landlord
who made requisition on the city for
six young men to proceed at once to the
mountains, and there, arrayed in tennis
costume during the day and convention
al evening dress at night, assist in enter
tanning the guests of the hostelry, pre-
sumably the maiden element for tie
most part, living on the fat of the land,
meanwhile, gratis. The increasing
scarcity of young men at our summer re-
sorts has proved more deleterious to
profit than even a combination of cold
weather and high prices, and it was in
evitable that something radical should
be undertaken. The New Hampshire
man mentioned is evidently abreast OF
the times.-Providenc Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
MAN OR WOMAN ?
A Queer Story Which Comes from
Point Reyes.

The EGamiaer of Saturday contains an
extraordinary story which is summarized
as follows: 1t is contained in dispatch
from Point Reyes. Several days ago
the Examiner published the story OF the
birth of Delbert Reynolds in San Rafael
twenty-five years ago, and how, having
been raised as boy the announcement
was made that Delbert had married
Sherbrook Hardman, the twenty-five
year-old stepson OF Frank Miller, pros
porous blacksmith of Olema, and was
living with him as his wife in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
The dispatch says that Belle, as she is
now called, has changed the coat, vest
and trousers of man for the gown of
woman, and arrayed in suite costume
receives friends, walks the street and
attends entertainments. At recent
ball she was decidedly the belle.
Mrs. Reynolds, the mother of the
enigma in an interview said there was no
doubt of Delbert's sex at birth; he was
male. To the best of her knowledge
the sex was unchanged up to eighteen
months ago. When asked to explain
the affair Delbert told Mrs. Reynolds
that the transformation had been in
progress long time and ended about
year and half ago. When he found
that he had changed from complete
man to complete woman Delbert, or
Belle, as Mrs. Reynolds found her
boy calling herself, had con-
suited San Francisco doctor and
could procure his certificate. "I secuted
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Pure. Sweet Breath.

A correspondent wishes to know what
will secure sweet breath without tincture
of any substance used in disinfection
Powdered charcoal, a teaspoonful or table
spoonful, as the state of the stomach re-
quires, is to be taken before meals, and
free purgatives if required, or plenty of
fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and
acid fruit to produce the same effect. I'm
perfect bread, pastry, or cake in which lard
is used taint the breath worse than almost
any other articles of diet. Chlorate OF
soda or permanganate of potash very much
diluted should be kept in close bottles for
frequent gargles. The use of the tooth
brush five times daily, the first thing in
the morning, the last at night and after
each meal, with the imperative use OF the
gargle before going into society,will insure
wholesome breath.-Shirley Dare.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11

the idea, "said Mrs. Reynolds" and de-
manded proof that the story was true.
Delbert, or Belle, as l now call her, con-
vinced me beyond the shadow OF a
doubt. 1t is certainly the most marvel
GUS thing that ever happened, but it is
true nevertheless. My boy had been
changed into girl.
"When Hardman met her she was
working as man on a ranch near Ole
ma. He discovered her sex accidently
and married her. The ceremony was
performed by a San Francisco Justice OF
the Peace, whose name have forgotten"
Several days ago Linden Butterfield,
a brother of Mrs. Reynolds, went to OLE
ma for the purpose of investigating the
strange affair. He saw Mrs. Hardman
and asked her if the transformation story
was true. She said it was correct in
every particular.
Sherbrook Hardman, the husband was
found by an Examiner reporter at his
stepfathers blacksmith shop at Olema.
He is slender, pleasant faced young
fellow and seemed anxious to furnish all
the information he possessed. THAT his
wife was true woman he was ready to
affirm in an affidavit. If she had not
been so he would not have tolerated her
presence in his mothers home.
Hardman was perfectly willing to
allow the reporter to interview his wife,
and for that purpose he led the way to
the house. Objections were raised how
ever by Mrs. Miller, the mother of
Hardman, who declined to allow the
interview
Frank Gray, Robert Warden, Linden
Butterfeld, Hugh Walker and many
other citizens of San Rafael and Olema
are authority for the statement that
Mrs. Hardman shaves her face every
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
SANTA MONICA.
People who Enjoyed Themselves There
Yesterday.

The beach and bluff at Santa Monica
today presented beautiful picture of
human activity and enjoyment to the
student OF humanity and lover OF the
beautiful who would stand if one, for
few moments upon the bluff and be-
hold the vast crowd upon the beach and
sporting in the waves, beyond was the
wide expanse of the deep blue sea and
the distant Catalina loomed up as
sentinel OF the deep, guarding the peace
fnl shores of Santa Monica.
DR.. Hays of Los Angeles spent Sun
day at the beach.
Mrs. A. Cohn is enjoying few days
in Santa Monica.
Mrs. Eva Clinton is spending a short
time on North Beach.
Miss Eva Greenbaum returned home
yesterday.
The Misses Rachel and Amy Cohn
arrived today and are the guests of
Mrs. Schlesinger.
Miss Clara Spiers of Los Angeles
who has been here for a week left for
her home yesterday.
Mrs. M. Gotthelf is the guest of Mrs.
A. Palm.
O. c. Colby, member OF parliment,
from Ottowa, Canada, is making short
visit to Santa Monica.
j. Gothielf and family spent the day
reveling in the surf and basking in the
sunshine.
Rudolph Ancher, one of San Bernar-
dino's prominent business men, passed
today with his family who are here for
the summer.
Alex. Palm OF Los Angeles came down
this morning to spend the day with his
family.
Among those seen ON the beach today
were: S: Speer, A. L. Meyer, Mr.. and
Mrs; j. W. Fayman, A. Holloway, A. H.
Denker and family, H. j. Munger, f. H.
Martin, T. r. Child. Leo. Ancker. C. W.
Medler, VIM. Leffen, F. w. Young, R.
Stewart, Albert Flushman, w. o. John
son, Miss N. Kalloch, H. E. Strong, J..
Castrucio, P. w. Gates, Charlie Eaton,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Why Heroines Are as They Are.

Probably most men, and certainly most
young men, feel that they are good fellows
wronged; that the world has not treated
them exactly right; that they are harassed
and impeded by the disadvantages of their
environments that their immediate circle
does not appreciate them at their full
value. But women, because they are more
sensitive and have more leisure to think of
the snubs and sights that are the tragedies
Of everyday life, entertain this feeling far
more acutely. That is why the oppressed
heroine, the homely heroine, the poor and
humble heroine, are such frequent and IA
miliar and favorite characters in young
women's literature. Probably the authors
of these interesting characters took to lit
erature because at some time of their ca
reer they had been thrown back upon
themselves. They began to write when
circumstances made them feel isolated
from the rest of the world, and in spirit
Of morbid concentration upon their own
thoughts.-Illustrated American.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11

generations been guilty of murder or 9TH
eroffenses against the law. '.Idon't sup
pose that 10 per cent of them have suffer-
ed for their crimes" he continued. SIN
deed, man who gets the drop on an
other in Kentucky isn't likely to suffer
much from the law. Hegenerally walks
out of town, and his absence is mourned
by his friends. 1t used to be the custom
to 60 to Texas, and when you were told
that Colonel So-and-So was absent in
Texas you understood that he had gone
there to save the State the cost of hang
ing him. More than one Kentucky fam
lily has emigrated there one by one.
don't know who started this Going to
Texas. but the phrase is pretty we'll un-
dirstood all over the state"
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
THE RAIN.
Is the Glorious Climate Putting on
Eastern Frills?

The shower which fell in this city on
Saturday night proved to be heavy rain
over large portion of the county and
did considerable damage to hay and
dried fruit Taken with that of the
other rains early in last week, the result
and loss must prove to be large. The
dried fruit was in many instances put
under cover before being wet, but in
some cases there was too much of it to
be quickly handled. The extent Ct
the damage to hay can not yet be ap-
proximated.
Some old timers timorously find that
the 6. C. of G. is becoming easternized
judging from the recent example of its
eccentricity.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11

Z. F. Marsh, Sheldon Borden, Judge K.
A. Ling and family; Hon. Michael
Whaling, j. d. Kerbaugh, Calico, DIR. G.
B. Jones and family; Tom McCaffery, of
S. P.,J Van Bueren, San Mateo George
Estidullo, j. H. Clancy of the California
Catholic, ]. L. Tucker ahd family; Isl
Gotthelf, V. Vignolo. P. Larronde, H.
w. Stoll, H. G. Hall and family; DR..
Frank Stevens, J. J. Dorand, Senator R.
F. Del Vale, j. H. Dockweiller, w. R.
Hunter, Henry Gibbs and family; A. o.
Richardson of the freight department of
the S. P, accompanied by Miss Lottie
Fitzgerald, E. G. Smith, Drs. Fellows,
Carson and Mccoy, A. H. Rising, w. H.
Gowen, Jas. Barry, W. Clement, +. d.
Cheny, Jas. S. Sleeper of Santa Ana, E.
E. Scrabble, Martin Du Wald.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
TWO LOS ANGELES GIRLS.
G. A. r. Veterans Break Door Down
To Rescue Them.

Two Los Angeles girls who attended
Beach came near causing a riot in the
placid precincts OF that resort. Miss
Alma Fitch and Miss Carothus were the
young women, and their trouble was
all caused because they could not get
change for ten-dollar gold piece. The
two girls hired room of Coronadian
named Mrs. Freeland at four dollars a
week. Miss Carothus offered a gold
piece in payment when she took the
room, but there was no change to be
had and the matter was postponed.
On Friday the two girls started to 60
out but found the door locked and were
told by Mrs. .Freeland that theywould be
held as hostages for the rent. They
went up to the unpaid for room and
cried, and wished for their mammas.
Mrs. Fitch, the mother of Miss Fitch,
and the president OF the Woman's Re-
lief Corps, who expected her daughter
at the camp became worried and went
to the house, but could get no satisfac-
ton from Mrs. Freeland, as to her
daughters whereabouts. She was about
to leave when window was thrown
open and two pretty tear-stained faces
were shown, and two girls cried for help.
Mrs. Fitch rushed hurriedly to camp and
told her story to Adjutant Miller and
crowd of old soldiers. Very soon thirty
or more were demanding the girls re-
lease, which after some trouble in which
the door was broken down they secured
and took them back to camp.
At one time it looked little serious
for Mr.. or Mrs. Freeland who had COM
mitted the crime to secure the room
rent, for the veterans were mad and
word would have brought rough treat
ment to the man and his wife. The
room-rent was paid and the two young
ladies were taken care of.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
One Way of Putting 1t.

A friend recently returned from Europe
told me curious story the other day illus
trative of Dutch customs and the matter
of-fact way that the people Of Holland look
at some things. My friend had reproached
an honest Dutchman with the fact that
women and dogs were harnessed together
and made to draw market carts. "Yes,"
said the Dutchman, misapprehending the
point, "bzt you see the dogs make it easier
for the women. New York Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
MISTAKES.

That mistake that you cannot forgeti
Nay, nay, waste no time in fretting.
'Tis childish to fall, but heroic
To rise and go on forgetting.
Do you love your darling the less
For a hurt in learning to walk?
You hold him close to your breast,
And soothe him with sweet baby talk.
Put out your hands towards God,
Believe Him there, if unseen;
Press on, though uncertain, there's less
Than the breadth of the room between.
A type is your fatherly heart,
Forgiving, hoping, sustaining,
OF the God heart that throbs through the dark
Where you lie weeping, complaining
Mrs. NJ. F. Butts.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11

The Almanach de Gotha is over GEN.
tury and quarter old; when it was first
issued among it's collection of sovereign
ties written up there were only three re-
publics, Switzerland, San Marino and An
dora. while today, out of its total of fifty
eight states mentioned twenty-six are re-
puhlics.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Kentucky Vendettas.

was talking with Kentuckian yester-
day, says the Gossiper OF the New York
Star, about the, newspaper reports of
family feuds and murders in the Blue
Grass country, and he surprised me by
declaring that he could name thirty fam
lilies at least, every one Of which has for
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Victoria's Opinion.

"It is very wet weather we are having,
YOUR majesty" remarked Lord Salisbury.
"Not too wet, me lud," replied the queen.
'I'In fact, don't think hit possible to ave
too much reign in this country. y."-West
Shore.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
Attention.

If you wish to buy fine old Napa and Sonome
Z1nfandel go to Leon Cordier South Spring
street. sn<ssr,i
If you wish to buy pure unadulterated port
sherry, angelica and muscatel go to Leon
Cordier, 616 South Spring. E
Old Kentucky whistles and grape brandies
at Leon Cordiers, 618 South Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
ChautauQua.

Rev. W. II. Milburn, the blind chap
lain, preached to large audience yes
terday. To-day at II A. M. DIR. Mil
burn will lecture ON "America's Most
Brilliant Orator, and Flush Times in
Mississippi"
At 8 o'clock this morning, occurs the
competitive examination on the book of
Luke. A first prize Of 500 and asecond
prize of $50 will be given to those stand
ing highest.
Tonight occurs the great event of this
Chautauqua. A concert is given in the
amphitheater at p. M. led bv A. M.
Benham. Hugh Mansfeldt will play,
and this will be the last appearance of
the pianist before his return to San
Francisco.
PROGRAMME.
Part song-Farewell to the Forest, Mendels-
sohn Chautauqua chorus.
2-PlanO Selo-A-Churon Raft
B-The Mill Joseffy.
C-Garolt Redding
Mr.. Hugo Mansfield.
3-Male Chorus-Firmly stand my Native Land,
4-Tenor Solo-Mr F. A. Bacon
5-Wedding March and Fairy Dance "Mendels-
sohn" Lesgt-Mr. Hugo Mansfield
6-Part Song-The Belfrey Tower, Ralton
Chautauqua chorus.
Miss Cora Ellis, Acccompanist
A. NJ Benham, Conductor.
The Venetian carnival occurs on the
Redondo Bay at the close of the concert.
A new Sohmer piano has been placed
in the Amphitheater by request of Hugo
Mansfeldt, for his use tonight.
Tomorrow the ball game between the
Alhambras and Tuft-Lyons will be
played here.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
He'd Have His Pick.

Miss De Pride-I wouldn't marry him if
he were the last man on earth.
Rival Belle-Indeed you wouldn't. I'd
take him myself then.-New York Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-11
REDONDO BEACH
CROWDED WITH PLEASURE SEEK
ERS YESTERDAY.
People Who We're Noted On the Sands
The Grand Event to Be Given Tonight.

Redondo, youngest of the seaside re-
sorts of Southern California, already
stands among the leaders in business
and society. Natural advantages and
capital combined are making the struct-
ure of a town that will be as permanent
as the country itself.
The morning train on the Santa Fe
brought down thirteen car loads of pass
engers. Till late in the afternoon both
this and the Redondo road continued to
land at the beach thousands OF the
lovers of the sea. The hotel was filled
with guests; the beach, wharf and pa
vilion swarmed with promenaders, and
many availed themselves of the privi-
lege of dip in the sea.
During their stay here the Palmer
Company will be the guests of the Hotel
Redondo.
A large party fromthe hotel go to Los
Angeles tonight to hear the Palmer
Company in their opening engagement.
Hancock Banning and Wm. Lacy, Jr.
have spent Sunday here.
y. W. Childs, Jr. is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Hicks.
Miss Maud Anderson of Glendale is
staying with DR.. and Miss Milburn.
Miss Anita Woodward of San Francis
co has class in decorative art at the
Redondo.
Among those who spent Sunday at
the Rodondo were the following
Rev. A. Blum, John Wigmore, Percy
w. Hagler, Los Angeles, A. G. Milard,
Riverside, Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Hough,
Cotton, j. H. Call, Los Angeles, S. M.
Perry, Los Angeles, Eva Perry, Los
Angeles, 0. H. Perry, Los Angeles, LA.
Sheldon, Pasadena, E. Cohn, L. We'll,
S. Levy. M. Cohn, Miss B. Roth, H.
Roth, M. M. Roth, Los Angeles, R.Levy,
San Francisco, Byron E. Hunt, Miss
A. Mckenzie, N. Whittlesey, Mrs. d.
G. Scott, D. G. Scott, Mrs. D. H. Hart
ley, d. H. Burks, Los Angeles, Mr. F.
Gates, Miss Ellen Millegan Whittier, J.
M. Johnston, Los Angeles, j. M. Bon
ner, Miss Bonuer Of New Orleans, Geo.
J. Bricher of New York, DIR. M. H. Will
liams, Long Beach, A. H. Busch, Los
Angeles, Mr.. and Mrs. +. M. Anderson,
Glendale, w. S. Gilmore, Pasadena,
p. R. Ellis, st. Louis, w. H. Adams,
Boston, Mr.. and Mr.. J. w. Forsyth,
Miss Myra Jacobus, J. Fleming, A. w.
Pessell, w. j. Prossell, Los Angeles.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-01-02
A Matter OF Labels.

Human nature" says a rustic
philosopher, don't change mite from
one generation to another when you
come right down to facts.
1--WE have to say jest about so often
that young folks amt what they used
to be, and old folks amt what they
used to be, and women folks have
changed, and men amt so brave and
honest as they was, and children amt
children anymore.
"But it's only ia the out'ard appear
ances that things and people change;
the thing itself is allus jest about the
same"
at strikes me that it's all good
deal like this everlastin' up the new
kinds o. soap that they hev down q the
grocery store; there's new label on
the package every year, but 1 guess we
had about the same kind o. soap when
l was boy.
''Men an women an boys an girls is
jest about the same that they always
was; but bless We, it don't do no kind
o. hurt to change the labels on the
human packages every few years or
sou
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-01-02
A Dog That Chased Cannon Balls.

An interesting dog story was related
by Gen. Joe Bartlett to some friends
in Washington. The canine was
named Bulge and he followed the
Army OF the Potomac during the early
years of the var. Bulge had habit
OF chasing cannon balls and while
thus engaged during battle he lost
one Of his legs. He was left on the
field, but some days afterward he
limped into camp. "a surgeon OF the
Twenty-seventh New York fixed up
the stump, and in the course OF time it
healed. Bulge was all through the
Peninsula campaign ana during the
advance and retreat he hobbled along,
and during engagements followed mis-
favorite pastime, chasing cannon balls
and shells. Nothing could abate his
zeal in that direction. Bulge followed
part in the second battle of Bull Run,
the battle OF South Mountain and then
hobbled along until he reached Antie-
tam. In the battle OF the second day
Bulge chose TO take part OF the con-
flict on our right, and seemed 10 enjoy
it. He was very busy that day, and
had got so that he could make good
time on three legs. He had plenty Of
balls and shells to look after, too.
When the fight was over, along in the
afternoon, Bulge was missing. The
next morning, in passing through tho
terrible 'cornfeld' in search OF the
dead and wounded. some OF the boys
ran across the lifeless body of old
Bulge, and, by his side, was the body
OF a wounded member OF the brigade
who had been in the habit Of feeding
him. Bulge, he said, remained with
him when he fell, and when the rebels
swept through the cornfeld in one OF
the numerous charges made, Bulge de-
Tended him against what he knew was
the assault of an enemy, and was shot
down, loyal to the last 10 the cause,
the old flag, and the constitution aud
the union. too, IL you please, II he was
nothing but dog"