Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-07-21


T.a.r TfPPrse N PAks.-The fol
lowing story. which We copy from the
Courier des Etats Unis.- shows that the
Paris gentry who live BY their wits have
found out q way of tipping tables there
to some purpose. {
Two very well dressed gentlemen
entered the rooms Of Mr.. a., a restore
tor route d'0rleans, ordered sump'
mons dinner, and desiring that it might
he served on round table, they added
the request that the table should b
placed at the bottom of the garden
While the waiter was making these
preparations, one of the men said to the
other, ssThis retired spot will be ad-
miraBly fitted for our experiment
Learned men ike ourselves, members
of the Institute, and known all over
Europe. must not be made laughing
stock. If we fail here, no one Will Ind
Il ont Let us sit down, then,-a good
dinner win increase our magnetic pow
er."
twas soon whispered about that the
restaurant was honored by two learned
oentIemen. The head of the establish
ment surpassed himself; the cooking
was excellent. A carp, richly gar
nished and gilded, asparagus Of the
right size, amazon and sauce, excited
particularly the satisfaction of the
guests. OF all the dishes placed be-
fore them, there was nothing left but
the remembrance.
After the desert, which was moistened
by rich wines, and finished by coffee,
followed up by al little glass Of Man
scheno, one of the gentlemen rang,
"Please to get the bill ready" said be
to the waiter, 'sbut IN the first place
take everything off the table,
This request having been complied
with, they placed themselves in the
usual position for turning tables. The
master of the house brought the bill,
as he appeared, one of the men cried
out, 'fit is moving, it is moving, but we
want another person" /"
The restorator offered his assistance.
At the request of the experimenters,
his wife and the waiter in succession
joined the chain. The table began
visibly to tip, but its rotatory motion
was not decisive. sI know what is
wanting" cried suddenly one of the
scientific gentlemen-"some little pieces
of rosin must be placed under the fin
gers. "Have you any?' addressing
NJ. x. "No," replied the other, .'but /
viii go and find some" 81 must go
myself" replied the gentleman who
had Just spoken, "keep your places; it
is important that the chain should not
be broken" So saying he went off,
and did not return in a hurry. The
party became impatient. 81 will bet, "
said his friend who remained behind,
.'that my friend has gone great way
for the rosin. He did not remember
that black sealing wax has precisely the
same effect. Have you any black seal
ing wax?' said he, addressing NJ. X.
..No, I" replied the latter, eve have only
red and greer"
sBlack is what / want. I saw some
at the grocer's near by. We must
have some, / viii run there and be
bsckin q moment. Do not break the
ehain,-the table win stop as soon as /
am gone, but do not mind it. Continue
to keep your hands and eyes upon it.
NY friend viii be astonished when he
sees that we have made it move and an
swer questions without his help. l
should like to have him see that, but be
sure and do not break the chain" He
went off in haste and did not re-appear.
At the end of half an hour the expert
menter, tired Of waiting, broke the chain,
and the restorator was obliged to confess
that the table had been turned to his
disadvantage.