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Use for Our Old Monitors

Those relics of the civil war, the single
turreted monitors that have been rusting
to pieces in the James river near Rich
mond, are to be brought to the League
island navy yard early in July. and an
attempt will be made to restore them to
something like their original condition.
Every one of them has seen active service
and their sides are full of the dents made
by rebel shot and shell. Time and en-
vironment have been even hardsr on
them than the Confederate guns, for the
salt water has corroded their bottoms and
the rust has eaten into their plates. Sew
eral attempts to have the old hgnting
ships removed to fresh water nave been
frustrated by the influence OF Virginia
politicians, who saw in their removal a
loss of power, as they furnished employ
ment for many laborers and watchmen.
In their present condition the monitors
would take months to fit up for action.
sums of money to keep them even in their
present condition of disability. Protests
have recently been made against their re-
moval from Richmond, but Secretary OF
the Navy Herbert. after fully considering
the matter, has announced that they must
bs brought to League Island, where they
can be economically kept in repair and
held in readiness for an emergency in
stead of being maintained uselessly where
they are.
There are six monitors in the James
river. all of them of the low freeboard,
single turret type, and the building OF all
was al thorized by the act of April II.
1862. the Keels being laid the same year.
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son. The Johnson party, including Mr..
and Mrs. O. T. Johnson and daughter OF
the Hotel Westminster. and MIR. and Mrs.
A. P. Johnson. son and daughter of Riv-
erside, have greatly enjoyed their short
visit. Their time being limited, they
leave us this week for few days at Lake
Tahoe. Hancock Banning brought his
charming family here a week or ten days
ago and returned to the city to wrestle
with business cares. However, he left
Mrs. Banning in excellent hands, Han
cock jr. having assumed all Responsible
ties. By the way, Master Hancock looks
as though he had encountered John l.. or
Corbett. His wild and untamed steed-
some say it was burro-ran away and
pitched the young gentleman over its
head. When the brave little chap scram-
bed to his feet his first remark was.
Never touched me- but his bruised
face tells another story.
Colonel and Mrs. G. H. Watt Mrs Watt
is a sister OF Mrs. Captain John Il. Plater)
arrived on Sunday, via Lake Tahoe. from
an extended eastern trip. Castle Crag has
charms that induce them to spend at
least part.of the year amid its many and
grand attractions. Mr.. and Mrs. John F.
Francis. Miss Anna Corson and Miss Do
ninguez are enjoying their second season
here. Miss Dominguez, who had been
quits seriously Ill, seems to have recov-
cred her customary good health and en-
joys walk of n mile to and from the ia
nous soda springs.
Very Rev. J. Adams. V. G., was among
this mornings arrivals, and received a
cordial welcome from thvse who SO great
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guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Howell at
their home on West Seven th street.
Mrs. 8. P. Creasinger and Miss Oreas-
niger are visiting Redondo for few days.
Miss Sue Mathes, Miss Cole and party
lima. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Osgood entertained
informally with q dinner last rr'oay
evening.
Mrs. W. E. Harmon and her sister,
Miss Emily Shaw. are enjoying liie ~
Catalina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Modini Wood and Mr.
and Mrs. j. Roth Hamilton are enjoying
Catalina.
Mr.. Tuttle and the Misses Tuttle have
taken the Owls Nest at Catalina Tor sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. e. Il. Earl 10 tho guest of Mrs. W
II. Halliday at her home onWe twenty.
eighth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Bishop will
leave the latter-t part OF the week for
Strawberry valley.
Mrs. Fuller and the Misses Kate and
Helen Fuller have gone to San Francisco,
to be gone about Q month.
Mrs. Il. b. Brown left yesterday for the
north with her son to place him in St.
Mathews school at San Mateo.
DR.. and Mrs. West Hughes and DR.. and
Mrs. W. l.. Graves left last Thursday for
Seven Oaks TO be gone about two weeks.
Among those who left Friday for Cata-
lima we're Mrs. l.. w. French, Mrs. J. d.
de Frees, Mrs. q. Powers and Miss
Powers.
H. G. Ross and wife, accompanied by
Mrs. J. G. Ross and Mrs. j E. Emery of
Newcastle, Pa, left this morning tor
Coronado Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. r. Bryan. the Misses
Bessie and Minnie Bryan and Miss An
ME Hendricks left yesterday to remain
over Sunday at Coronado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Il. Hare of Downey av-
enue gave delightful dinner last Friday
and covers we're laid for ten and the dec
orations were entirely in yellow.
Mr.. J. II. F. Peck and his niece, Miss
May Bloomfield, and Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
of Oakland swelled the throng of pleas
ure seekers that left yesterday for Coro-
nado.
Mrs. Gabriel Wheatley, who has been
visiting her son in the northern part Of
the staff, has returned to Los Angeles
and is guest at the Virginia on South
Olive street.
Messrs. George Ridenbaugh. Art Bu-
miller, Charles ana George Wright,
Nicholson. Harry Turner and Dick Sum-
ner left yesterday on the yacht Allie for
Catalina fora two weeks visit.
Mrs. +. p. Clark, wife and family of
General Manager +. r Clark uf the Pasa-
dena and Santa Monica electric pathway
lines, have returned after an extended
visit to friends in Oakland and vicinity.
The Misses Mabel Kendall. Julia Briggs.
and Nellie and Olive Miller were enter :
tained informally and very delightfully."-
yesterday evening with dinner by Mrs
Howard M. Sale, at her home oa South
Hill.
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north Mount Shasta rears its grand old
boary head, the banks of everlasting ice
and snow cleaning beneath the August
sun in crystal purity. while the sparkling
waters that flow down its pine-covered
slopes form the headwaters OF the Sacra-
mento river, comes dashing, foaming and
leaping. and passing within few yards
of the Tavern of Castle Crag. This is the
famous Southern Pacific caravansary
where "mine host" Schonewald, he OF Del
Monte lenown, proves veritable guardian
angel to the army of health and pleasure
seekers who fill his immense hostelry to
its utmost capacity.
San Francisco, of course. furnishes the
largest quota of the guests and although.
at Del Monte. they lave the reputation OF
being cold. disagreeable and unapproach'
able, unless you carry your pedigree on
your coat sleeve--it must be the climatic
conditions that produce that effect, for.
under the genial influence OF this balmy
atmosphere. they are as courteous. polite
and amiabls us the 'pest society," OF the
City of the Angels--what higher need OF
praise could possibly be given?
l. W. Hellman and family, whom all
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The Beach and Surf Being Always Safe

The Ajlx, Quilt by Snowden q Mason OF
Pittsourg. is 225 feet in length, 43.S feet
broad, and has a displaeement OF 21O0
tons. She cost 1926, 5S2 to build.
The Canonicus, sister ship, ha 6
the same measurements, was puilt y
1922 9i3. The Catskill and Lehigh were
bull by John Ericsson bims SELF the formt
in Brooklyn. n. Y, the latter in Chester.
Pa. They have a length OF 200 feet
breadth of As feet. cost respectively
S427, 766 and $422 766, and have displace-
ment of 1875 tons each.
The Mahopac was built by y. q f
Secor in Jersey City. and is 225 feet long
and 43.s broad. She has displacement
of 2lOO tons and cost $635. 374. The Man
haitian, having the same measurements,
was also built in Jersey City. but BY
Perine, Secor & Co., at cost of S62S, $40.
Each of these monitors is armed with
two 15-inch guns, ana has speed OF b :
| tween five and six knots.
1t is proposed to bring all six of them
to Philadelphia, but an examination will
| be necessary before they can be sent to
sea, and if any prove too far gone tor re-
pairs they will be sold for old iron. Those
| that are brought to this city will be towed
here by some of the big government
tugs. Once at League island they will be
anchored in the back channel. and will
probably be utilized for training pur-
poses, both for the reuglar service and
for the naval reserves.
Commander James M. Forsythe has
been assigned to the charge of the League
island navy yard, and assumed his duties
on July 1st. 10 HIM will fail the task of
uperintending the proposed removal.
There are already four monitors at
League island, the Nahant, the Montauk.
the Jason and the Miantonomoh. The lat
ter has two compound armor turrets, and
has just gone out OF commission, having
been recently on the north Atlantic
station. She is 259 feet long and 55 feet
broad, and was built by John Roach at
Chester, Pa, in 1874
The three others date from the same
time as those now in the James river.
They have the same measurements as
the Catskill and the Lehigh. The Montauk
was built by James Ericsson at Brook
lyn, the Nahant by Harrison Loring in
Boston, and The Jasun by John Ericsson
at Chester. The first mentioned cost
$423, 02- and the two others Sab 5l5 and
$422, 766 respectively. The Montauk has
just been fitted up for the use of the
New Jersey naval reserves. Philadelphia
Record.
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Iy enjoyed his charming society during
last season.
There is only one thing lacking to make
Castle Crag the most enjoyable place on
the ooast-it is that Shasta soda lemonade
woud not taste so dry to the writer if Ma
jor Ben Truman, William Pridham ana
a nne choice of spirits were here to help
hold up the sideboard.
Enclosed you will find photograph OF
specimens of the Sacramento river rain
, bow trout and salmon caught by Land
Mrs. Francis. In one respect at least,
they are ke the very handsome giils-
shy and hard to catch, but worth all th ,
trO,1hlp.
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Spanish Dinner

Mr.. Edward Darling gave most de.
lightful Spanish dinner last Friday even
ing to a number of his friends. The party
was chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. f.
Peck. The dining room wass charmingly
decorated with La France roses and ferns
and the same fragrant flowers graced the
tablS. They were held in large bowls and
scattered lavishly over the table, and
there was a cluster at each guests place.
Those who enjoyed the delicious menu
that was served we're: Mr.. and Mrs. Peck,
the Misses Bloomfield, Miss Sadie Innes.
Miss Innes Of Chicago. the Messrs. Will
Teale, Joseph Stubbs and Barnweil.
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nusIcsIe At Mira. W,0morc,,

Mrs. John Wigmcre OF 949 West Adams
street gave an informal musicale Friday
evening to about thirty invited guests.
Misses Blanche Rogers and Emma
Graves and Messrs. Wagner, Marion and
Bert Wigmore contributed vocal or instru-
mental music to the evenings entertain
ment, and Mr.. Dezendorf gave recita-
tion. At the close of the programme re-
freshments were served. Among the
gusets were Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley. Mrs.
l.. q. Goodwin. Mr.. and Mrs. Caswell,
the Misyes Rose and Susie Patton,
Hooker, J.-!se and Mrs. Stevens, Messrs.
George Pike, A. Pike. W. l.. II. Adams,
DR.. Bishop.
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Misunderstanding Wedding

Mr.. Charles Volard of Mojave and Miss
Elfreda Keissling of San Francisco were
quietly married last Thursday evening at
s. Paul's Episcopal church. on South
Olive street. Rev. Case officiated.' I'm
mediately after the service the bridal
party we're driven to the home of the
BRIDES aunt, Mrs. j. Steiner, on South
Grand avenue, where an elaborate we'd
ding supper was served. Only relatives Of
the bride and groom we're present.
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Mrs. Hearst, widow of the California

Mrs. Hearst, widow of the California
senator. now abroad. never allows ex
pense to interfere With he, disposition to
uriously comfortable manner. She has
a salon railway carriage and state cabin
on the channel steamer when she goes
from London to Paris, or vice versa, and
on the continent when obtanable,
special and exclusive travelling facilities
usually associated with royalty. Vet,
withal, Mrs. Hearst is described as q
plain. unpretentiuus woman, generous
una given to GOOD deeds.
The herald., 1895-08-04
CASTLE CRAG TAVERN
A Los Angelenan Writes
An Interesting
Story
OF THE SCENERY, SPORTS
And the People Who Are at the North
ern Resort---OnIy One Thing
Is Lacking
CASTLE CRAG TAVERN
BY .lNO

BY JNO
TAVERN OF CASTLE CRAG, Shasta
county. CAL, Aug. 2.-To the dweliers by
the sea--and Los Angelenos come under
that heao-Castle Crag has charm, an
attraction that proves irresistible. We
find ourselves. thoroughly enjoying its
many many social delights, its grand
mountain scenery and the balmy air that
reaches us laden with the delicious odors
OF the surrounding pine forests. To the
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A novel and sensible dressmaking e,

A novel and sensible dressmaking es-
tablishment has been started in London
by company of young women. They
take last season s'dresses and make them
over in the prevailing fashion. No en-.
trely new materials are taken. This
making speciality of remodeling and
renovating new dresses has brought a
great deal OF custom and might he very
profitable to introduce everywhere.
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Angelenos remem ber with mucn pleas
ure, have been spending their vacation
here. Dame Rumor has it that Mr.. He'll
man intends in the near future. to build
an elegant sum mer house in Los Angeles.
This piece of news, should it prove true.
will be hailed with delight by their host
vi friends who retain keen recollections of
how royalty they entertained amos pas
ado. The Misses Hellman, Clara and Flor
ence are the life OF the hotel, Flossie.
whose photograph enclose, being the
acknowledged belle OF the season. Here
she is ever ready to entertain her large
circle OF friends in her own winsome way,
be it riding party up the towering sum
NIT of the Gags or the merry measures
OF the Virginia reel. Report says that
when MIR. Hellman caught, and lost, his
first trout lie was heard to remark, II
would rather nave lost the Nevada bank
YES, or the Farmers and Mer--' Just
then another specKled beauty took the fly
and was skillfuily landed.and the Farmers
and Merchants was saved.
Los Angeles is We represented this sea.
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To Cleanse the System

Effectually yet gently. when oostive or bill
ious, or when the blood is impure or slug
gish, to permanently cure habitual con-
stipation, to awaken the liver and kid :
neys to healthy activity, without irritat-
ing or weakening them. to dispel head
aches, colds or fevers, use Syrup OF Figs.
The herald., 1895-08-04
The Logan coros Ladies' fleet

The ladies of Logan corps met with
Mrs. Chaplin Of Second street last Thurs
day afternoon. and ben their energies
toward the completion of several articles
donated 70 relief purposes. This branch
of the work is fast gaining in popularity
and the fund is growing in consequence.
A most enjoyable afternoon was passed
and dainty refreshments served.
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Here and There

Catalina.
Mr.. NJ. l.. Wicks has taken o cottage at
Redondo for the summer.
Miss Anna Jenkins will leave Monday
Tor short visit TO Catalina.
Mrs: Q. T.. Kreselo and Miss Kregelo
VIII give porch party this week.
Judge Hnnsakcr and family are
visiting La Jolla, near San Diego.
MI. ". M. Garland left yesterday for
Doronado to remain until Monday.
Mrs. Il. X. Deming Of Perry is the
The herald., 1895-08-04
Primayera Club Social

La Prima Vera club, all organization of
young men meeting regularly each wee k
in the rooms of the Settlem on ts associa-
tion. $40 New HigE street. gave its second
social evening last Wednesday night, the
guests being ladies. The rooms were dec
GRATED with Spanish draperies. flowers
and American flags, and the musical pro
gramme rendered by the Clue was
heartily enjoyed. After refreshments
were served the evening was spent in
formally in conversation. music ami
dancing.
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Frost.crissman Wedding

enue, a quiet and pretty wedding took
place. in which William Q. Frost was
united to Matte Crissman. Only q. few
friends OF the family were present. The
house was daintlly decorated and:after the
ceremony the wedding breakfast was
served.
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Howard Townsend. who has Just been
compelled to declins an appointment by
Governor Morton as one OF the women
to represent the state OF New York at the
Atlanta exposition. Mrs. Townsend is
representative New Yorker. her family
ueing one OF the most ancient and his
National Society OF Colonial Danes Il
America, president of the Colonial DANES
of the state of New YORK vice president
Of the Daughters of Cincinnati, and
regent of the Ladies' Association Of
Mount Vernon. 1t is. unfortunate that
her many duties will prevent her from ac-
cepting the governors appointment.
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Lawn Tennis Tournament

The Southern California lawn tennis
tournament will be held at the Casino
courts, Santa Monica. beginning August
26th. The field OF entries promises TO be
unusually large, and the absence of Mr..
r. G. Carter. who has invariably been
the winner. will make the games very
close and the result in doubt. Heretofore
it has been a foregone conclusion that
he would win. but this year will be the
opportunity for the California players.
Already the San Francisco players speak
of having several entries. and some great
games can be expected. Riverside,
Pasadena, San Diego, Santa Monica and
Los Angeles will all furnish players of
merit. and with the addition of the
northern men, should furnish tennis of
excellsnt quality.
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Angostura Bitters is universally conceded to
be the best appetizer in the world Manufac-
tured by Dr.. J. &. B. Siegert e Son. AT all
druggists.
The herald., 1895-08-04
THE POLITE WORLD

The Shakespeare club closed its years
work last Tuesday, and the members feel
shat it has been more than usually salts
factory. With the exception OF one COM
sdy, Much Ado About Nothing, the plays
studied have been those bearing on Eng
lish history. have been taken In chron-
Ologiosl order, and 1T is doubtful If there
could have been more profitable course
pursued. Last Tuesday the club met at
The usual hour, 10 a. m., at the home OF
Mrs. Galpln, the conductor. The house
was beautifully decorated for the occas-
jion, the classic ivy predominating. Mrs.
Henry Steere read extracts from written
analysis of Henry vi, which she had
made from memory. The members Of
the club had prepared list Of the pro-
verbs TO be found IN Henry vi. Mrs.
Streckewald and Miss Streckcwald had
found sixty-six, bat other members add
ID to their list.
MANY strokes. though with little AK,
Hew down and fell the hardest timbered
oak
} EVERY cloud engenders not Storm
eStrike now or else the iron cools,"
when the lion fawns upon she lamb. lamb.
him. are few Of the many beautiful
proverbs quoted. The ladies OF the club
became so greatly interested in the many
interesting proverbs the play contains
that they were 10th to consider them the
blemish to the play that critics rightly
pronounceithem
Mrs. Richard Pridham read a defense
of Richard I'LL, prepared by Miss Stick
psy, and discussion followed on this
famous infamous character. The lesson
having been finished. blue-eyed o.
weeks -old baby was introduced as "the
club baby" and luncheon was served on
small tables in parlors, study and dining
room.
After luncheon many ladies called who
had been identified with the club during
the year, but who had not been able 10
complete the entire years work. The aft
ernoon for the most part was spent in the
delightful conversation that is possible
~ women having common interest in
study.
Later Mrs. Ella Enderlsin read aloud
the play The Interior. by Metterlinck,
who is styled by critics the Belgian
Shakespeare. Mrs. Enderlein interprets
Metterlinck with rare sympathy and taste.
The Shakespeare club will continue
work in seRten bsr, beginning N With
Romeo and ulist st.niy They presented g. MIS-
speare before adjourning, as a constant re-
ninder OF her promise to continue to
conduct her class work next year as she
has SO successfully done in the past. Her
work at Casa de Rosas will not interfere
with afternoon classes outside the school.
The club is to be congratulated upon its
thorough, unpretentious work, and upon
the stimulating, helpful spirit which
dominates its mem beTs.
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A. A. Eckstrom of 324 S. Spring ST.. is wher
you want to go looking for good wall paper
the rie hit price
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-08-23

hc.rse voice. "1 think 1t is pity. My
npthcr was insane"
She was trembling now. Alas, her
superstition was only too true!
- have never known a mothers love.
'"as kept from her a great deal during
riy childhood. / can never remember
hsr as she was before this great mis-
tunc came. My sister took most of
the care of me on herself. She tells me
ihat when was very small. my mother
5s"d me passlonStely, but when grew
to pn a stout. rollicklng lad, she hated
IN. IN the fancy that someone had taken
away her baby boy, and left me In his
pltcc."
T., SIDE was softly crying. Kelthlcy
wa ".ressing the little hand he held.
"S ,mctimes think shall one day be-
zone inslne, too"
con dent talk like that, please
'on't" cried Bessie. Her heart fairly
stood still as she saw that strange look
coming IN his eyes again. She rose
sulc<ly and said:
"Cone, let us go In. 1t Is chilly hAre."
IIc followed her into the house,
silently.
PART w.
How lonely the house seemed, now
shat the young doctor had gone! Old
Nr. Trent could not see why the days
should be so long now. Alec, studying
in his law office wondered why the
stra,ts wsre so stlll.
The days rolled by one by one. until
4 month, two months, had passed. and
stll no word from Keithley Fulton.
Alec had written to him several times,
ut without receiving any answer.
At ChriG, mas time, there came a Lett
sNr addressed to Miss Elizabeth Trent.
WIEN trembling fingers she tore open
;he envelope, and read the contents:
Dear little friend: l take the liberty
20 write tbs to you, because l want you
| to know iEat l have always loved you,
| always since that day when you were
| thrown from your horse l did no.
| lnow | loved you SO much until / came
home. away from you. Now. l know
! that I have always loved you. and II
VIII be terrible to live apart from you.
| think you will pity me, even II you
! 10 not love me. when l tell you that
! am slowly, but steadily. growing insane
am following In my mothers footsteps
! know 1t. / feel 1t. l am going away tc
india, perhaps, and l shall never come
back to Trent Try to forget me, dear
Perhaps in my arrangement, l shal.
forget you sometimes, but I shall al
ways hear the cry you uttered on the
G-y of your accident
il may be that God in his mercy may
take away this dark shadow that hover.
over me. Pray for me, dear, deal
Bessie, and pray hard for
KEITHLEY FULTON.
Silently, with an aching heart, Eliza
beth knelt il the dar:'enlng twilight.
MARY B. ODELL.