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Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30
CLEOPATRA in A DIVE.
THE DIVINE SARAH ENJOYS A
sLUGGING MATCH.
Bernhardt Visits the Cremorne and Sees
Two Pugs Pummel Each Other-She
Enjoys the Affair.

The lights were extinguished as usual
in the Cremorne Variety theater, on
Market street, after the curtain had
dropped on the last song and dance last
night, says Tuesdays San Francisco
Chron.cicle.
But that there was something unusual
on the programme was apparent to the
habitues, for the audience had hardly
dispersed before the footlights were lit
up again and mysterious persons were
travelling to and fro from the auditor
ium to the stage.
Manager Hallinan was full Of sup
pressed excitement, and whispered or
ders to his assistants that meant some
thing.
Up stairs in the private barroom the
"ladies" who are generally in attend
ance on late customers sat about in an
expectant sort of way.
About 80 o'clock one by one and in
groups number OF we'll known "bloods"
and night hawks put in an appearance
and nodded to each other in knowing
way.
But at 2 a. m. the crowd was aug
.aentea by about de.en foreign ing
people, and only then it leaked out what
it all meant. There was to be sparring
or boxing exhibition for the sole benefit
and private entertainment of the divine
Sarah, who, together with the ladies
and gentlemen of her company, occupied
seats in the wings.
There was short delay, during which
several walters were busy carrying bev-
erages down to where Cleopatra was
awaiting the beginning of the exhibi-
ton, and then the few favored guests
were invited to step on the stage.
In the midst of a picturesque and ami
mated group sat "the Bernhardt," re-
clining in an armchair. loosely dressed
in some soft white drapery and white
lace scarf thrown over her head.
She talked gaily to her companions
while Manager Hallinan busted himself
with the gloves and other necessary ad-
juncts to sparring match.
Thomas Gillen, the lightweight, and
Mr. Scooney, the baseball player, were
introduced as the two distinguished
s)ogge|s who were to have the unpfe-
cedented honor to pummel each other
ipsr scientific manner before the queen
on btrasodivnues, anu uh~ s~- ~e-->
ma .ced.
From the time the two boxers shook
hands until the. exhibition was over,
Nine. Bernhardt watched every one of
their movements closely.
Her big, expressive eyes, followed
every dodge and every blow, and there
was nc doubt but that she appreciated
every advantage one of the men gained
over his adversary.
Her companions were equally inter-
ested. but only during the pauses be-
tween the rounds one of them spoke to
the other.
Nine. Bernhardt never uttered word,
but her facial expression told plainly
that she took great deal of interest.
Colonel Jim Orndorf and Ned Walters
were the time-keepers, and Jack Halli-
nan the master of ceremonies.
At 2:30 am. the performance was
over, and the great actress left the little
theater, the boards of whose stage will
forever hereafter be celebrated as being
the only ones on an American variety
stage that have ever been trodden by
Sarah Bernhardt.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30
C ALIFO R las
MONTHLY
WORLDS FAIR MAGAZIN
Devoted to advertising California's
Interests at the Columbian
Exposition.
ORC F1No PUBLISHING COMPANY.
B. FEHNEMAN, Manager.
Room 35, Flood Building,
San Eranclsco, Cal.

Mr.. Fehneman during the last muni-
cipal campaign cleaned up about $500
clear profit from the "noted" Young
Mems party. Soon after that there was
city campaign on, in Pomona, and the
slick Barney went there and worked the
pumpkin rollers on the same game to
the tune of about $400, and now he is
getting his pickings from the 100000
appropriation for the Chicago fair made
by the last legislature. The days may
be cold enough to freeze the tresses of
the bronze woman on the fountain in
front of Temple block, but Barney Feb
neman en- such occasions will always be
found wrapped up in sealskin overcoat
and dinirg on prince. For of such is
the kingdom of gall.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30
THE SUPERVISORS.

1t has never failed to cure dyspepsia and liver
complaint. Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30

The Delicious Drink,
Pineapple Glace, to be obtained only at "Beck-
with's Spa," 303 N. Main. IA
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30
Drop a Postal
CosmopoIftan Dining Hall.

To the California Wine Company 222 s. Spring
st., for the finest wines and liquors.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30

Horse blanket and buggy robes at Foy's sad
dlery house. 315 NJ Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30

Best 25-cent meal in the city: Call and be
convinced. 219 and 22I West Second street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-30

heved, will take good many California
ruits, and the home demand, except
possibly in the east, is not likely to fail
off = q
, 1891-07-23

Twas only a little hen, with a Topped
comb and a flushed face, that broke up
the pastorate of an able Maine parson.
She used to sneak under the fence, you
know, just the way hens do always, tip
toe across the grass border with the min
uet step and hen the elders garden had
to take it. OF course it was aggravat-
ing. Did you ever watch a hen at this
job?
She trips carelessly into the middle of
the garden bed; she cocks her head; a
careless look comes into her eye; she bal
ances partners with a flip and a scrape to
the right, a firt and a kick to the left, a
double shuttle and "a grand skirt dance
flourish Then she looks for grub.
Well, that person saw the whole thing
for days; same hen, same gestures, and
she came in miraculonsly, astonishingly,
through a new hole every day. Then
came at length wrath and a girding of
the loins; a gun, bang!-dead hen float
ing upon the placid breast of a river
eddy. The current washed the corpse
upon the neighbours strand and then the
neighborhood heard the tale. The atroci-
ty was famed vigorously and the poor
parson found that he was not to be an
assassin and the leader of the parish at
the same time. Therefore his farewell
sermon.-Dexter Gazette.
, 1891-07-23

A machine has been patented for use
in the office or the home which will
enable the matutinal shine to be
achieved under new conditions of ease
and economy. The machine is 80 con
structed that the operator can seat him
self in front of it, place his feet on the
rests each side Of n rotary roller, brush
the inner sides at the same time, and
by alternating the feet from one rest to
the other enable the whole surface Of
the shoe to be effectively polished.
Underneath the brush is q dcpressiblc
foot plate set on springs to afford easy
position for finishing the top of the
shoe. A belt from n driving wheel en-
cages with n V-grooved wheel on the
shaft of the brush and drives it at n
multiplied speed. The shoes arc cleaned
of dust or dried mud very quickly, and
the backing is applied in the usual
manner by n daubing brush, after
which the polishing process is quickly
completed. New York Telegram.
, 1891-07-23
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, 1891-07-23

1t was lack somewhere in the sixties
when the incident ! am about to relate
occurred. The date has not been put
back 80 as to prevent a critical exami-
nation by the ~incredulous, but because it
belongs to that period.
There were three of us hunting prairie
chickens. They were plentier then than
they are now 1t was but a little task
to secure "A bag of them. But only a few
can have such n rare treat now as the
breast of a young prairie chicken fried.
As we We're t%ramping cautiously
through the thick, clean prairie grass a
blue racer moved slowly out of our way.
1t was not the length of the snake that
attracted our attention, but its unusual
thickness and its indisposi ton to get
out of the way. Neither did it show
any inclination to resist the invasion.
Its eyes had not the well known fash of
fight The bullying thickness of the
snake excited our curiosity. After killing
it one of the boys with his knife ripped
it open, and there TO our great surprise
out rolled a ra~ttlesnake which was near
ly as long, and before he had been com
pressed seemed to have been nearly as
thick rs the racer. He had, if remem-
Der correctly, a button and two rattles.
If had the opportunity now, | would
be more careful in the examination of
such u rare natural wonder. | would
measure the length and thickness of both
snakes, and would also be sure to find
out whether the rattlesnake was swal-
lowed head or tail first, and whether he
had been started on his inland journey
before or after death.
| had heard that snakes swallowed
toads and frogs without dissection, but
had doubts of the ability of the snake to
so expand his throat; but after this Incl
dent doubt no more, and would not be
greatly surprised to hear of a racer swal-
lowing himself. B, Marlin in Cen
trail Christian Advocate.
, 1891-07-23

These springs are randy becoming IA
nous on account of the wonderful cura-
tive properties OF the waters. and the
many marvellous cures which have been
effected by the thermal baths.
The town and springs are delightfully."-
situated IN a picturesque valley in the
Black Hills country, Astounding in beau
ttiul scenic effects and at an altitude of
3.4OO feet above the sea level; thus insur-
ing n pure atmosphere and exhilaratlnR
climate, absolutely free from malaria.
Under the enterprislng and progressive
management of the Hot Springs company
many desirable improvements have been
made; among the number the erection Of
a commodious bath house fitted up with
all modern ~cOnveuiences for the comfort
Ut guests. New hotels have been built
and comfortably furnished throughout.
conducted in tirst-ciass style aud at rca.
sonable rates. Those who prefer stopping
at a private house will find many board.
ing places where good accommodation.
are furnished, and at moderate prices.
The superior daily service now afforded
by the Burlington route to Hot Springs
with through sleeping car accommoda
tons from Omaha, Lincoln, Aurora ant
Grand Island, makes the trip an easy ant
enjoyable one; ard for the benefit Of al
who desire to test the efficacy of Ih'
waters. round trip tickets at reduced rates
good for ninety DAYS, are now on sale a
all offices OF the Burlington route.
For pamphlet, descriptive of tn,
springs. and full information at to rates
time, etc apply to any agent of the com
pany, or to }. FRANCIS,
Gen'l Pass'r & Ticket Agt., Omaha
Neb.
, 1891-07-23

To get correct soundings in deep water
is difficult. The best invention for that
purpose is a shot weighing about thirty
pounds, which carries down a line.
Through this shot or sinker a hole is
drilled, and through the hole is passed a
rod of iron which moves easily back and
forth. At the end of the bar a cup is dug
out, the inside being coated with lard.
The bar is made fast to the line, a sling
holding the shot in position. When the
bar, which extends below the shot, touches
the bottom the sling unhooks, and the
shot slides downward and drives the lard
coated cup into the sand at tho bottom.
In that way the character of the oceans
floor is determined.-St. Louis Republic.
, 1891-07-23
SEEMS 70 NAVE DWINDLED.

The Bufialo Echo p~ropounds a query
which seems altogether pertinent to the
situation: A the slose of the last session
of congress" it says, tho Republican
press of this state was very loud in it,
praise of Senator Warren's achievements
in the way OF Obtaining appropriations ior
Wyoming. Among the items credited T.,
tn untirinR efforts OF the senator was the
sum OF $50. 900 for repairs and improve
ments of Fort Mckinney Late advices
have it that on the recommendation of the
department commander there has been or
shortly will be allotted to Fort Mckinney
out OF the regular department appropri-
atoms of $40, 200 the sum Of 80, 500. The
$4,000 claimed to have been appropri-
ated for the tort through the efforts of
Senator Warren have probably gone to
build Pittsburg or that little post up in
Vermont. While we do not wish TO
belittle the senator's efforts 10 behalf of
Northern Wyoming, during the last
session of congress, we cannot help asking:
Will the senator from Wyoming rise and
~explain?'
, 1891-07-23

1t was in one OF the soldiers homes
scattered over the country, and those
familiar with the spirit there prevailing
know that of all spots where questions
of military merit are te~naciously dis.
cusseo these are the most remarkable
Leaving out the earnestly fought argu-
ments relative to the abilities OF partic,
ular generals, the doings of special
corps or regiments, the interest with
which many individuals insist upon
their personally having been more or
less of n pivot upon which the fate OF
a battle If not the whole war turned.
must be seen to be appreciated.
In this instance, that It was just after
Decoration Day, when campaign mem
cries are especially active and access
to the outer world with its mellowing
influences is easier, may have had some.
thing to do with it. But it goes upon
record that never were three veterans
all belonging to different regiments
more strenuously self assertive regard
ing the parts they had played in the
whole unpleasantness.
1t had gone from simple facts TO the
farthest kind Of long bow shooting all
the way home. ''Do you know" finally
cried the one with the crutch, breaking
down all vocal opposition, ''at the first
Bull Run l remember shooting thirteen
of 'em at n stretch i"-Philndelphin
Times
, 1891-07-23

II is a long time yet before you will
have your kuapsacks packed for the great
encampment to be held at Detroit. Mich.
but some OF you are even nov inquiring as
to the best route.
If you will ask any ticket agent or hotel
clerk for a folder containing a map of the
Great Wabash route and will examine
that map, you will see that this line offers
Inducements u%nequaled. For instance.
o will see that the Wabash can take
you from either Kansas City or Council
Bluffs. by way OF St. Louis and Chicago,
or Toledo, or via the direct air line straight
to Detroit without change of cans.
Write to me for full information and
valuable pointers. O. M. HAMPsoN,
Com'l Agent. 1927 Seventeenth street,
Denver. Colo.
, 1891-07-23

q young woman in Pennsylvania
took a novel way of selecting n hus
band from her choice of six admirers
She bade each one write her n letter
setting forth his proposal in due form.
When the letters came they ranged in
length from six lines to six pages. The
young woman, believing brevity to be
the soul Of wit, chose the shortest cpis
tie, which ran thus;
81 will always try to do my duty us IA
faithful husband"
The directness of this epistle won her
heart and she has married the writer
Detroit Free Press.
, 1891-07-23
READ THIS
FROM
HALLS JOURNAL OF HEALTH.


II has been the rule to consider nasal catarrh
almost entirely a local disease, and one that
has very little effect upon the general system.
All this is being rapidly disproved, and IL is
being shown that II the nose is In an I'M
healthy state there is quite n long list OF affec-
lions which may be Induced In consequence.
Hay fever has often been cured by applica-
tions to certain points IN the nasal passages.
Asthma, also, has yielded TO the same treat
ment. 1t Is "A well known fact that when the
victim Of catarrh suffers from dyspepsia
scarcely any Improvement in the latter can
be made, no mater what is done for IT,, until
the former is on the gain.
Evidence Is not wanting TO show that severe
functional disturbance of the lungs, and even
OF the heart, are sometimes induced by nasal
trouble. Recently there was reported The case
OF "A woman who had had epilepsy for several
years, and, although she had patiently sought
RELIEF, no Improvement took place until appli-
cations were made to her nose and its cOndi-
tion improved. Under that line of treatment
entire recovery occurred. Very many other
cases are on record which show that tho rela-
ton of the nose and other parts of the system
Is very the connection being, of
course, Though the nerve system.
, 1891-07-23
SOCIAL WORK FOR SINGLE MEN.


The Fart That the Bachelor Ma tiers oil
Ceremony Play In Japan.
Whenever a festival came to pass the
Arrangements fell into the hands of a
special class of the community called
wakaishi. These were in fact the
bachelors of the community. They
formed a sort Of society or guild, and
no one could be admitted without
proper Endorsement and a vote of &c
ceptance. They were rather a wild
set; they could not be called indus
trious, ard the wineshop was the IA
vorite rendezvous OF these pleasure Low
ing youths,
\ merchant who had an eye TO his
sons future would seldom consent TO
his joining the band; and it was thus
more numerous where artisans. whose
sons had greater liberty, were more
plentiful But Japan is a marrying
country; very few men, and still fewer
women, continue long minated and
no cho contained more than fifteen or
twenty wakaishi. There were two or
three classes; one class was well off,
and was expected to spend money hand
somely; the Others possessed less and
we're called on for less. 1t was into the
hands of this gay company that the ar
rangements for merry making were al
ways placed. The occupation was a
congenial one, and this disposition Of it
came about naturally enough.
There was one part Of the duties,
however. which was not very pleasant
was, in fact, according to japanese
ideas, even II little debasing. This was
the soliciting Of contributions for festi
val expenses. The wakaishi played the
disagreeable part in old japanese life
that the book agent and campaign
fund collector play with us. As n
festival approached the wakaishir went
to the sahai-nin and the house owners,
and received general directions about
the mode of celebration. Then a mum
Der went the rounds to collect sub
scriptions. Everybody knew how much
his neighbor was worth, and each was
asked 10 give a certain sum, according
to his means.-J. H.. Wigmore in Serb
ner's.
, 1891-07-23

LET UP on LNINRLES

We do not believe any better ~illustrs
ton could be given of beedless dIsregar,
Of public expenditure than is shown b,
the evident Intention of the city council D.,
create a new office. This latest freak is a
building inspector, for which at present
there Is absolutely no necessity.
This is not the time to think about in
creasing u public expenses, but to cut
them down to the lowest possible notch.
This town, which is no exception to the
rule throughout the whole country is stag,
geriug under a load OF financial obliGa-
lions. From every part OF the country
ONE the same cry of hard times, fnan-
cial ~stringency aud business stagnation
What is true Of other places is equally
true of Cheyenne. The taxpayers have a
heavy load to carry and that the city coun-
Gil should cast about for means of ~incrcss-
ing it Is an exhibition OF recklessness such
as should be unknown in public office.
The city government has too many hiia
lutin notions. 1t wants to assume the
airs of a town Of so, 900 people and tax
1000 people to do it. The council
seems to have no appreciation of the con-
dillon of the times or is wilfully blind.
Instead of creating new offices nos 1t
should concentrate its energies in reduc-
ing taxation. What the people want is
less taxation even though it comes at the
expense of fewer municipal fills.
Let the council haul in its horns in the
building inspectorship and such like lux
uries and give some proof that it knows
how to save as well as spend tile public
money.
, 1891-07-23

CHIcAGo's peculiarities keep it promi-
nent before the public view. The latest
story has relation to a marriage ceremony
performed IN the Leland hotel a few DAYS
ago. Rev. Henry Wunder was perform
ing the ceremony for DR.. L. p. Erman
and Miss Adelardt Grafton. both Of st.
Louis, when the groom stopped the
proceedings and insisted hat his intended
should change the blue dress she was
wearing for a gray one. Miss Grafton
complied and the ceremony reached a sue
cessful termination. The groom then oil
fered to match the minister to see
whether he should pay him $50 or moth
ing. but the divine refused. The doctor
hen ordered a cab and after taking a
wedding journey OF ten blocks returned
and discharged the cabman because he
had overheard him making love to his
wife. 10 extenuation of the doctors con.
duct it is stated that he is a wealthy minC
arnar
, 1891-07-23

Great attention is given in most of
the African tribes to the care of the
body, The teeth are cleansed with n
stick which has been chewed into a
kind Of n brush. The hands are
washed frequently, not by turning and
twisting and rubbing them together
one within the other, as with us, but
by n straight up and down rubbing.
such rs is given to the other limbs
This manner of washing is so character
istic that an African might be distin
guished by it from a European without
reference to the color. The sun is their
only towel. Paul Reichard in Popular
Science Monthly.
, 1891-07-23

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Acting Sec
rotary Wharton OF the department of
state has received a cablegram from Min
lister Reid, at Paris, saying: The bill
fixing a duty on pork had not been reached
10 the senate before final adjournment. "
1t is understood at the, department that
the bill was attached to the new tariff bill
and the failure OF the senate to consider
the pork section before adjournment was
caused by the Intervention OF other meas,
uFpa
, 1891-07-23

A BosToN Traveller reporter, after an
interview, finds that Secretary Blaine
weighed 1873 pounds, that he is transact
ing the routine business OF his office at
Bar Harbor, hat ne takes no medicine
but much exercise and is about ready to
resume all Of his Official duties. 1t is cx-
tremely difficult 10 get at the exact truth
in regard to Blai e's condition, but there
now seems no doubt hat it Is much bet.
ter than it was.
, 1891-07-23
DAKOTA HOT SPRINGS.

TIL popularity of these springs is mst IN
cr~easlng. both as a summer and a he lth re-
and marvellous. The altitude of the place
tS,JOO feet makes the atmosphere exhilerntinx
aud absolutely nee from malaria. They are
surrounded by wonderful freaks of nature,
and delighful scenery. The elegant new
plunge hath 30 feet long by 80 feet wide. iust
competed hasadded a very attractive feature
to this resort. The hotels are fitted lp with
all modern improvements, and accommoda
tions are ample.
The Ere ont, Elkhorn & Missouri Ealley
railroad goes direct to the Springs with palac,
sleepers from Omaha without change. iourisl
tickets good Cor ninety DAYS from date OF sale
can be had all the year round. For pamphlets
concerning these springs or any
as To rates, etc, call on or address any agent
OF the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri VALLEY
and 81 DIX City & Pacific railroads, or
j.. II. BUCHANAN, General Passenger Agent
Omaha, Neb.
H. G. BURT, General Manager.
, 1891-07-23

GEORGE w. BREWSTER

GEORGE w. BREWSTER says that
neither OF the Omaha daily newspaper
would publish a reply to Mr.. Carnegie
article in the North American ReriaC.
The screed he has in mind was nc reply
to Mr. Carnegic's article. = Omaha Bee.
Why not have allowed the readers OF
the Bee to pass judgment on the relative
merits of the article.
, 1891-07-23

The evil results Of procrastnation were
strikingly illustrated in Springfield No 4,
the other day. when a man poured ont a
glass of whisky. looked at 1t a moment
and then dropped dead.