Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-13
King and COn.jurer.

SlRnOr DellacQlnl, the renowned
prestidigitator, who has recently been
honored by the German Emperor with
the complimentary title of Royal
Court Artist" obtained this unprece-
denied distinction by q somewhat re-
markable feat of dexterity. Having
observed that the venerable monarch
for some years past frequently attended
his performances and exhibited lively
interest in the magical arts of which he
is Past Master, Bellachini conceived
the bold project of turning imperial
favor to account, and made formal ap.
plication to His Majesty for an audi
ence. His petition was granted, and
the Emperor received him at an ap-
pointed hour in the study overlooking
the Linden avenue, his favorite room,
in which he transacts business every
morning and afternoon. After chat
ting for few minutes with the ac-
complished conjurer upon subjects con-
nected with his profession, William l..
asked, with smile, Well, Bellachini,
and what is it you want of me?" 1t
is my most humble request, Sire, taat
Your Majesty would deign to appoint
me your Court Artist" 81 will do so,
Bellachini, but upon one consideration
only-namely, that you forthwith per-
form some extraordinarily clever trio k.
worthy of the favor you solicit" With
cut moments hesitation Bellachini
took up pen from the Emperor's ink,
stand, handed it with sheet of paper
to His Majesty, and requested him to
write the words, Bellachini can do
nothing at ALL" The Emperor at
tempted to comply, but, strange to say
neither pen nor ink could be persuaded
to fulfill their functions. Now, Sire"
said Bellachini, "Wiil your Majesty
condescend to write the words Bel.
lachini is the Emperor's Court Artist
The sec ond attempt WAS as successful
as the first had been the contrary; pen,
ink and paper, delivered from the spell
cast over them by the magician, proved
perfectly docile to the imperial hand
and Bellachini's ingenious trick was re
warded on the spot by his nomination
to the desired honoriiic office, made on
in the Emperor's OWE writing. -London
Ielegroph.
NJ Camille See, one of the Deputies
Aoi thO PoAtAACuU Va thc tOclucp uae
submitted to the Chamber y bill fol
the removal of a number Of the lega
disabilities of women. Distinguishing
between married women and women
unmarried or legally separate d from
their husbands, add widows, he asks
that unmarried women of full age shall
be entitled to act as witnesses in mat.
tiers Of registration; that widow shall
possess the same right over her chill
dren as father; that she shall be al
lowed to act as guardian and shall be
legal guardian without the father be
ing able to assign her family council
AS regards married women, M. See ;.
bill contains provisions enabling hus-
bands to grant powers over property
to their wives, and giving womer
greater Independence when their hus
| bands have incurred loss of liberty OF
civil rights.
Young Harry Clay, grandson of the
statesman. has just been entertained al
dinner by his Louisville friends who
wished TO say u formal goodbye t. him
before his departure with the Howgate
Expedition. General Z tsl Duke pre-.
s,Htel - Mr.. Clay on behalf of tho,4
assembled handsome geld badge
beariNg friendly inscription.