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1T DISAPPEARED.
Herrmann's Clever Trick With a
Quart Bottle of Champagne.

Z
Quart Bottle of Champagne.
1.-THE late Hermann, the magician"
said George Carroll of st. Louis. 81
knew quite well md used to see great
deal of whenever he visited my home.
He was a most interesting man and
perfectly wonderful with his peculiar
| tricks.
I'm connection with his ability TO
palm or conceal articles, no matter
what might be their size, remember a
rather interesting story that used to be
told about him. He was one night at
dinner in one of the clubs here, and,
the conversation turning naturally on
palming as fine art, Hermann was
asked by a fellow diner If he could
palm quart bottle of champagne.
Previous to answering the query the
magician pulled up the sleeve of his
coat exposing his right arm almost to
the elbow, and then taking a bottle Of
champagne in his hand said: To palm
an object successfully 1t must be suffi-
ciently small. either to be concealed by
the hand itself or by hand and wrist
III lhS SdoG VI a OOttic VI
champagne. that. as you will observe,
is impossible. for the body Of the bottle
Is of too great girth for the wrist to
conceal. and portion will project on
one side or the other or on both sides,
as the case may be. The only way 1
can think of to dispose of bottle of
champagne Is to do as 1 now do with
this one-throw 1t at that waiter over
there
"Suiting the action to the word, he
apparently hurled the bottle with great
force at waiter standing near the 9TH
er end Of the table. The waiter duck
ed. men rose from their chairs with
CALCULATIONS, and in the confusion the
bottle of champagne totally and entire
Iy disappeared. Clever. wasn't itT'-
New York Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
The First War Corre.pondent.

As far as can be gathered. the first
recognized war correspondent to a
newspaper was a man, whose name,
unhappily, has sunk into oblivion, at
the siege of Antwerp in 1881. Much
earlier in the century, though, there
was In an informal and unrecognized
manner witness named Peter Finner-
ty-one can make a shrewd guess at
his nationality-"who on his return
from the Walcheren expedition told
the British public a good deal more
about that unfortunate naval and mill
tary blunder than the British govern
ment Of the day cared to have publish
ed" There was, too, some really ad-
mirable pen and ink work about the
Carlist war in the London papers, not
ably by Frederick Hardman and @. L.
Gruinesen. Mr.. Gruinesen fell into the
hands Of the Carlists and was about
to be shot when he was rescued from
his impending fate by the intercessIon
Of the late Lord Ranelagh, who had
taken service In the cause Of Don Car
los de Bourbon.-London Post.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
Zulu Servants,

The Zulu boy servants are much ap-
preciated in Africa, but they have diff
culties with the English language.
Their special weakness is the confu-
sion of the letters ''l' and "r." AS a
result, instead of saying that Break.
fast is ready they announce, to the as
tonishment Of the stranger. BLACK
faced lady, baas."
They make excellent servants. One
particularly faithful boy was always
very careful as to whom he admitted
into the house. One day three visitors
called, none Of whom had come with.
out card. He ushered the first two
into the drawing room, but insisted on
the other staying in the hall. 1.-TWO
misses" he explained. "got ticket: you
got no ticket; you wait outside"
The wise boy knew quite well that
he himself wouldn't be allowed in a
saloon without a ticket. Why, then,
should he admit white ladies ?-House-
hold Words.
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Ne Was Telling Him,

During one of the earliest visits of the
royal family.to Balmoral Prince Albert,
dressed in simple manner, was cross
ing one of the Scottish lakes in a
steamer and was curious to note every
thing relating to the management of
the vessel and, among many other
things, the cooking. Approaching the
galley, where a brawny highlander
was attending to the culinary matters,
he was attracted by the savory odors
of a pot of "hodgepodge," which the
highlander was preparing.
"What is thatT asked the prince,
who was not known to the cook.
"Hodgepodge, sir" was the reply.
"How is it nader was the next
question.
"Why, there's mutton intipt and tur-
nips intil't and carrots intil't and"-
Eyes, yes" said the prince; "but what
is intipt?'
The man looked at him, and, seeing
that the prince was serious, he replied:
There's mutton intil't and turnips
intipt and"-
Eyes, certainly, l know" urged the
inquirer, ''but what is intiPt-intilt"
Man." yelled the highlander. bran
dishing his big ladle, "am no tellin ye
what's intil't? There's mutton intiTt
and"-
Here the interview was brought to a
close by one of. the princes suit. who
fortunately was passing, explaining to
his royal highness that "intilt" simply
meant 'into it, and nothing more.-Ex-
change.
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How the Persian. pine.

Here is a description Of a Persian
dinner. The feast is preceded by
pipes, while tea and sweets are handed
about. Then the servants of the house
appear, bringing in a long leather
sheet, which they spread in the middle
of the floor. The guests squat around
this, tailor fashion. When all are seat
ed, fiat loaf Of bread is placed before
every one, and the music begins to
play. The various dishes are brought
in on trays and arranged round the
leather sheet at intervals. The covers
are then removed, the host says, Bis
millah" Gn the name of God), and,
without another word, they all fall to.
London Globe.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
How She Knew.

Speaking Of kindergartens for color
ed children calls to mind the expert
ence of "befo' de war" matron who
was teaching one Of the little darkies
on her plantation how to spell.
The primer she used was pictorial
one, and over each word was it's ac.
companying picture, and Polly glibly
spelled OK, OK, and box, box, etc. But
the teacher thought that she was max
ing right rapid progress, so she put hel
hand over the picture and said:
"Polly. what does OK spell?"
"Ox," answered Polly nimbly.
"How do you know that it spells OK
Polly?"
"Seed his TAIL" replied the apt Polly
Memphis Scimitar.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
He Knew Human Nature,

Three young men were walking up
Riverside drive the other morning,
when a gamy looking race horse logged
by, drawing a natty trotting rig.
isn't that splendid animal" ex-
claimed one Of the young men in
CHEEKY, admiring tones, pausing to
gaze at the Gotter.
The drivers eye sparkled, and his
chest expanded. He had heard the
compliment. Wheeling his horse
around, he brought 1t alongside the
pavement.
wouldn't you like to try brush be-
hind himY he said courteously.
In jiffy the young man was seated
in the buggy. and the two were disap-
pearing down the drive at pace that
justified the compliment of the pedes-
trian. His companions watched him
enviously. Then one Of them said;
"Bill is a Judge of horsefiesh."
"And an artist on human nature"
added the other. "1've seen him do
that before. New York Mail and Ex-
press
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
InsuIted.

Troubled with insomnia, are youT'
said DR.. Paresis after listening to his
patients tale Of woe. Tried all the
usual remedies, have you? Well. now
suppose you try to read The impress
sions Of a Bohemian It's a new book,
just out. tried to read it last night
and was asleep in three minutes"
'Sir," replied the patient, with freez-
ing dignity, 81 am the author of that
book, and have the honor to wish you
very good eveningw
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
He Missed His Slippers.

When a young man, the late John
Lewis, r. A, went to India and Egypt
and was away about 1S years. When
he returned to his mothers house In
Portland place, he almost Immediately
pulled off bis boots and commenced to
hunt about at one end of the parlor
fender and seemed terribly put about,
His mother of course asked him anx-
iously what he wanted.
"My slippers" said he. "When /
went away, left them just down
there. Now, where are theyY'-Tit-
Bits.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
An Insinua{io1

81 simply had to do it." said Mr..
Erastus Pinkly in an apologetic tone.
81 had to draw my razzer SOS to hol'
up my character"
did he slander you behind your
.back?"
mo, sub; twas to my face. He axed
me what business was in, an says,
'Raisin Chickens Den he looked at
me solemn an says, You doesn' mean
''raisin," you means ''liftin." "'"-Wash-
jnpton Star
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
Many Fraudulent Claims.

All the big life insurance companies
spend lot Of money each year to pre-
vent fraudulent claims from being
paid, and the ingenuity with which
some Of these claims are planned calls
for the very best detective service that
the companies can command. They
are willing TO spend good deal more
than the amount of the policy to ex-
pose these frauds.-Indianapo News.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

The Burmese have a curious idea re-
garding coins. They prefer those which
have female heads on them, believing
that coins with male heads OBJ them
are not so lucky and do not make
money.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
Duhiors Compliment.

And how did you and grandpa get
along?" inquired the doting mamma OF
the precocious child.
"He was pleasant as pie" replied the
cherub.
LAS pleasant as pie?"
"YeS. mamma short an" "rusty."-
Cleveland Plai1 .'ra;'-'r
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
Peace Loving Woman.

did you pay the grocer and butcher.
Amelia"
'No; there wasn't enough to pay both
Of them. To pay only one would make
trouble, SO l just took the money and
spent IT down town." = Indianapolis
Journal
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
WifeIx Conntnncx.

'I have been married for 15 years,
and my wife never fails to meet me at
the door,"
"Wonderfulp'
Eyes. She's afraid l might 60 in
without wiping my ."-Chicago
Times Herald.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
.eams."-Kansas City Journal.
Fit the Food to the Physical Task

/ c1t tae cOOO 10 Ine FnybIcal TREK.
Feats Of strength require diet in
accordance with the needs-that is.
prolonged or otherwise. If you want
to perform for a short time the great
est possible amount of muscular labor.
rs in playing a game Of ball. rowing,
running, bicycling, lifting or accom-
plishing any unusual feat of strength
requiring an extraordinary effort. al
ways select diet rich in protein. If.
on the other hand, you want to take
great amount Of steady exercise dai-
ly, or perform a great amount of uni
;formly heavy work every day, but at
no time Of a very intense character,
you should partake of diet containing
little protein, but rich in carbohydrates
that is, starches and fats.-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

Meeks-Stone always speaks well of
everybody.
Weeks-Merely force of habit.
Meeks-How SO?
Weeks-He's marble cutter, and his
specially is cutting epitaphs on grave.
ste nes.-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
Too Much Time wanted.

"If you will get my new suit done by
Saturday" said a customer to tailor,
'Pll be forever indebted to you"
eff that's your game" replied the
tailor, "the clothes will not be done at
all,"-Qhio State Journal,
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

Bottles of perfume, still fresh, and
Jars Of pomade that had not lost its
fragrance have been recovered from
Herculaneum and Pompeii.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

consequence OF self abuse and excess produc
ing the following symptoms: Saiiow counte
nance, dark spots under the eyes, pain in the
head. ringing in the ears, loss of confidence
dindence IN approaching strangers, ,palpitatio1
OF the heart, weakness of the limbs and back
loss OF memory, pimples on the face, coughs
consumption, etc
DIX GlBBON has practiced in San francisco
over ~ years, and those troubled should not
iall to consult him and receive the benefit OF
his great skill and experience. The doctoI
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures guar
anteed Persons cured at home Charges reasl
enable. Call or write
DR. j. F. GIBBoN, 625 Kearney street, Sa1
Francisco, Cal. -.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
A Training School

The cheese mite is more tenacious Of
life than any other insect.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

The force Of waves breaking on the
shore is equal to II tons to the square
yard.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

Nine times out of ten it is over the
Bridge Of Signs that we pass the mar
row gulf from youth to manhood.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

Children have more need of models
than Of crities.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
LEDGER'S CLUBBING RATES.

Ledger and Daily Call, one year. .........s7 SO
Ledger and Weekly Call, one year ...... so
Ledger and Daily Bulletin, one year so
Ledger and Semi-Weekly Bulletin, yer 20
Ledger and Weekly Bulletin, one year. go
Ledger and Daily Chronicle, one year.. 10
Ledger and Weekly Chronicle, one year go
Ledger and Weekly Examiner, one year. 60
Ledger and Daily Examiner, one year =. 80
Ledger and N. Y. Weekly Tribune, yer 90
Ledger and N. Y. Tri-Weekiy Tribune, Iy so
Ledger and Cosmopolitan Magazine, yr 8 S5
Ledger and S F. Weekly Post, one year 8 90
Ledger and McCalIs Magazine, Cne year Q rs
Ledger and St. Louis Globe Democrat, ly 90
Ledger and Twice Week, one year =. 8 90
RS- The above rates are strictly in advance.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11

An egg will settle coffee. but 1t takes
money to settle bill.-New York
Weekly. a...
Amador ledger., 1900-05-11
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBON

This old reliable and
themost successful spe-
cialist in San Francis
co stillcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases, such as Ghon-
orrhea, ,Gleet. Structure,
Syphilis in all it's forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
Deb ility, Impptency.
Seminal Weakness, and
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01

cost nearly $l,5oo.ooo. The con-
tracts call for six compound, consoli-
dated locomotives. four six-wheel
switch engines, thirty mogul freight
Iocomotiyes'of l25 tons each. 500 fifty
ton coal cars. 500 stock cars. thirty
six feet long. 1000 box cars. twenty
five vestibule coaches and four dining
cars. Supt. Noble. members of the
engineer corps and other officers, say
the question is settled that the c. & c.
will be broad gauged and the new line
will connect with the c. P. at Wads-
worth.
The connection will be south Of the
present main line about five miles from
town to run in and out Of Wadsworth
on double tracks.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01
RAILROAD.

IT Has BEEN DEFINITELY SETTLED
That TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC Will
Go FROM OGDEN VIA WADswoRrH
TO Los ANGELES AND VICE VERSA.
IMMENSE Contracts LET FOR
New ROLLING STOCK. PRESIDENT
HUNTINGTON WILL VISIT Us.
Shortly after his return from the
south Mr.. Huntington will make a tour
OF the Carson & Colorado Railroad.
He recently bought the latter from D.
Q. Mills in order to use ii as part Of a
new overland line between Los Angeles
and the east by way of Ogden. A
greater part of the road lies in Inyo and
Mono counties. in California. 1t is
expected that as q result Of the pro-
posed tour orders will be issued to con-
vert the road into broad gauge line,
fill the gap Of 100 miles between
Keeler, its southern terminus and
Mojave, and build cut off from Chur-
chill, or some other point on its north
ern end in Nevada, to Wadsworth. on
the Central Pacific. Surveys have
also been about completed for several
cut-offs on the Central Pacific between
Wadsworth and Ogden, in order to
straighten the line and reduce the
mileage.
Contracts have been let to eastern
firms for lot Of new rolling stock to
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01

Miss Nellie Williams and VIII Car
penter were married in Lovelock last
Thursday and are spending their honey
noone in San Francisco. The bride
resided in Wadsworth several years
and is a charming young lady. The
groom is as good as they make en-
A steady, reliable young man highly
respected. May the best in the land
he theirs is the wish Of the DISPATCH.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01
TIE BALL.
The Eighth Grand Annaal Bail
Given by the Rathbone Sisters
Swell Affair. Calanthe
Temple Does Honor to Itself
and Many Guests Make Merry
Until Morn.
"On with the dance,
Let Joy be uaconfi1ed,"

JOJ w u-bOiAsSui
And SO 1t was in the magnifcently
decorated ball room last night, where
the farest of the fair and the bravest
OF the brave among all our people met
to make merry as the guests of Calan-
the Temple No. 3, Rathbone Sisters,
and to be honored and to do honor.
when youth and pleasure meet to
chase the glowing hours with flying
feet with all else forgotten save pur-
suit of the purpose for which they
came, then is time reckoned not.
The floor was never in better shape
than 1t was last night and that its con-
dition was appreciated is shown by the
fact that many remarked the delight Of
dancing or such floor to such music.
Prof Henrys orchestra rendered music
that pleased those who did not engage
in the waltz and the repeated encores
expressed the criticism off those who
danced.
G. A. Macpherson made very eff
cient Floor Director and he had an
able assistant in Ed Geogg. The Floor
Managers. Mrs. Anna Macpherson,
Mrs. Annie Hall. Miss May Pollock
and Miss Clara Finley. took excep-
tional care of the bashful and there
were no wall-flowers.
The grand march was very enter
tanning and displayed to advantage the
many elegant toilettes worn by the ladies'
on this occasion. In this regard the
party was very swell affair, made SO
by sweet women in beautiful garments
Pride was taken in the costumes and
when the ladies' of Wadsworth dress
for effect they are as charming and as
many as in any place in the universe.
The buds are in line in beauty to be as
their mothers. G. A. Macpherson and
wife led the march.
The gentlemen did not crowd the en-
trance but they liked to linger forsooth
because the reception committee,
Miss Clara Finley, Miss May Pollock
and Mrs Anna Macpherson took such
good care Of them to the hat room
door. Refreshments were served from
a tastefully decorated booth by Mrs.
George Schultz.
The party was great success.
Our congratulations to Calanthe Tenn
pie and May all meet again on a like
occasion on the anniversary OF 'ol,
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01
DO YOU
Love Music and Dancing?
Saturday Night at Music
Hall YOU will Find Both.

To inculcate refinement in man or
woman. boy or girl. there is no agency
more efficient than good music. Prof.
Henry and class will give musical
at the hall this Saturday night that
should call for the attendance of all
who can possibly 60. Read the pro-
gram and see the treat prepared. A
social dance for two hours will follow
the musical entertainment. Reserve
your seats and 60.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01
BREVITIES.
AegsNiiARRHsiN'IHVAVEsasl,l' l,l'''NFsvAsiAiaPl

Sheriff McInnls is in town.
The Truckee river Is booming.
RaIph Fortune is in from Churchill.
Ed Short offers reward for a lost
road.
The tramps levy upon the S. P.
coal piles.
George Webb returned from Reno
Yesterday.
Albert Gladdlng and wife are visit
ing Sacramento.
R. C. Vaughn was in town for day
or two this week.
W. R. Lee spent several days here
visiting the boys.
Dayton ranches are shipping old
spuds at So and 50.
Miss Bacon was down from N. S.
u. to attend the ball.
Meet your friends on circus day at
Wadsworth next Tuesday.
A new turntable is being put in by
the railroad company at Wells.
Brooks McClane and wife were
down from Olinghouse yesterday
The Ladies' Aid Society meets at
Miss Lundays Thursday afternoon.
Special to Journal.-The Beers
spent the night in making uum proofs.
j D. Poole and C. w. Kinney
came down from the hills for the ball,
We guess.
Mrs, Tom Crosby left yesterday
morning for Sacramento to see the
street fair.
Ex-Congressman Woodburn is said
70 contemplate opening a law office in
Butts, Montana.
At Winnemucca Sunday the wife OF
NJ NJ. Clegg presented him with a boy.
Congratulations.
5. F. Examiner-Gentrys trained
animal show IS the best tented show
hat ever visited the coast.
Miss Maud Gill, the dressmaker, has
gone to Sacramento to see the fiesta.
she will return next Sunday.
Miss Maud Patterson, daughter OF
or, W. H. Patterson is here from
Keno. visiting Miss Pearl Pike.
5 F. Call-Gsntrys show pleased
he thousands in San Francisco and
veil they deserved the patronage.
Saturday and Sunday gave US heavy
aims making everybody smile but those
VINO live in houses with leaky roofs.
D F. Chronicle -Gentrys trained
ANNALS show gives more satisfaction
@aa any circus ever visited the coast.
lac Gentry trained animal show
aa'els on It's own special train and will
ArNe in Wadsworth early Tuesday
lroming.
mlss Mabel French, teacher at
Ns'aa' is taking animal vacation. She
sop9sd off here to see her friends and
attend the ball.
MISS Price, the Austin schoolma am
r'1 also brought suit against Trustee
VII 'or $4,000 for libel and defama-
ton Of character
= 'ae District Attorney of Churchill
'uHy is on the Comstock. He is
sNl'S Tor cattle rustler whom he
'l 10 this vicinity and who is re-
10y 10 have arrived last night
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01
Case of Hanging.

One morning last week one OF the
ladies' of Wadsworth heard noise in
neighborlng house. Rushing 20 the
scene sure enough she found the form
of lovely lady hanging with both arms
around her husbands neck, begging
him for only $40 to go and buy illl
months supply Of everything good to
eat at Gaynor & Kappler's.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01

For RENT-A nice four room mouse
fine cellar and water near Coun'y
bridge apply TO Mr. Arnstein.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-01

The party was a great success.
Our congratulations to Calanthe Tenn
pie and May all meet again on like
occasion on the anniversary of 'ol.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-10
DANGERS&KAUAr SREES
ONE DEEP WATER VESSEL WILL,
BRAVE THEM.
Trying to Avoid This Port While the,
Quarantine Difficulties Continue-Ho-
nolulu's Pilikia Hno's Opportunity

The schooner Robert Levers. Cap
tain Goodman, which is going to Kauai
this week to load sugar, will be me
first deep water vessel that has tried n,
load or discharge at Kauai ports for.
many months. The Levers goes there.
on account of the existence of plague
here, to try and get a cargo Of sugar
and avoid quarantine troubles at San
Francisco.
There is no harbor at Koloa for a
deep water vessel. The last time such q
vessel went there was some years ago.
when one tried to discharge and was
lost on the reef. Some of the largest
sugar agents in Honolulu say that they
would not allow any of their vessels to
attempt to load from any Kauai port.
but Captain Goodman expects to get n
cargo with the aid of Island steamers
He will stay at Koloa and rely upon the
steamers to bring sugar to him from
other parts of Kauai This viii make
the loading of cargo a very long Job
and one attended by no little risk II
the weather becomes bad.
Sugar men state that there Is not
likely to be any general movement to
avoid Honolulu as a port for the ship
ment of sugar cargoes. The other island
ports at which deep water vessels can.
be loaded have been used as much as
possible for some time, in the natural
desire to avoid extra freights to Ho-
nolulu. The risks of going to Kauai are
too much for many firms. Hilo viii
probably get an increase in export bus
mess if the quarantine lasts and The
people there are already saying that
Honolulu's pilikia is Hilo's oppurtun-
ity.
The Robert Levers will probably nor
be able to get away till the end of the
week. She will be thoroughly fumigatea
before going. Captain Goodman says
that IL he does not get a cargo of sugar
he will take ballast to the Sound and
get another load of lumber, rather than
load sugar here.