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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16
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Notice of Intention to Make Proof

DESERT LANDS.
United States Land Office, Sacramento,
California, January 10Th, 1900.
/, HANNAH r. CLoesToN, of Wood
fords, Alpine County, CAL, who made
desert-land application No. %, on the 23rd
day of March, 1885, for Lot IL of Section
5, T. 10 N, r. 20 E.. NJ. d. NJ, hereby give
notice of my intention to make final proof
to establish my claim TO the land above
described before the Judge of the Superior
Court of Alpine County, California at
Markleeville. Cal, on Monday, the 5th
day OF March 1900, and that l expect to
prove that said land has been properly
irrigated and reclaimed in the manner
required by law, by two of the following
witnesses:
John w. Sherman. Peter Dolling, Lewis
Cameron and Lee D. Field, all of Wood
fords, California. p. O.
HANNAH *. CLOGSTON.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

81 think would go crazy with pain
were it not for Chamberlain's Pain
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Hermine, Pa. 81 have been afflicted
with rheumatism for several years and
have tried remedies without number,
but Pain Balm is the best medicine |
have got hold off, One application
relieves the pain For sale by P. G.
Wilder & Co. and Z. J. Blossom.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

Mrs. J. X. Miller, Newton Hamilton,
Pa, writes, 81 think DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the grandest salve made.n
1t cures piles and heals everything.
All fraudulent limitations are worthless.
Horace n Todd, Druggist.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

Geo. Barbe, Mendoza, Va, says,
"Nothing did me so much good as
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. One dose re-
lieved me, few bottles cured me-" 1t
digests what you eat and always cures
dyspepsia. II. N. Todd, Druggist.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16
WINE SPOILED BY AGE.
Champagne becomes unht 10
II stored Away IN Cellars
Too Long.

"There is such thing as wine be
inc too old" said member of the board
of trade, reports the New orleans
Democrat. 81 had that illustrate
ed at my house the other day under
rather interesting circumstances. BACK
in 1s4s Gen. John NJ. Lewis, who was
then sheriff and afterward mayor OF
New Orleans, gave my uncle basket
of four-year-old champagne. MY uncie
afterward moved north, taking that
and other wines with him, and on his
death, in the early COS, the basket was
still intact. There had possibly been
some agreement about opening IL at
certain time, and, at any rate, the cham
payne remained in the family cellar un-
touched and only last month my cousin,
now in New York, broke the lot and
sent me down four bottles. | was natu-
rally curious to know how the old wine
would look and taste, and few days
ago, on the occasion of little anniver-
sary at our house, / opened one OF the
bottles. | had considerable difficulty
in removing the cork without breaking
it, but it finally gave way. There was
not vestige of pop and the wine ran
out perfectly dead and limpid. 1t was
pale amber in color and had faint,
pleasant bouquet, but the imprisoned
gas that had once given it Efe and
sparkle was gone forever 1t was inter
esting as relic, but not fit TO drink. and
some friends who are connoisseurs said
that it had evidently been deteriorating
since 1870. It's great pity my north
ern relatives held it in too much yenera-
4. L = L 4 /.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

W. S. Philpot, Albany, Ga, says, De-
Wits Little Early Risers did me more
good than any pills ever took" The
famous little pills for constipation, bill
iousness and liver and bowel troubles.
Horace N. Todd, Druggist
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

A vacant chair and a portrait on the
wall-strange symbols of success Yet,
in many a home these are the symbols
Of the success of the man who did not
find time to care for is health, or neg
lected the increasing warnings of disease
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

This paint made of pure mineral ground in the best
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1t is manufactured in many colors and is the best paint
going paint houses inside and out barns fences wagons
and machinery.
1t leads all others because it is just beautiful and
much better and cheaper than ordinary paint 1t is
FURNISHED
and ready for in barrels by the gallon about
half the price asked for common paint.
After using this paint Shingles painted with will
not bulge up kink. They will lay fiat though made
OF slate, as the paint cements the shingles together
Many of the leading citizens of Carson have used this
paint and pronounce far better and cheaper than any
other paint. 1t puts coat like enamel and never
cracks peals off, Address
Nevada Mineral Paint Co., Carson
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

People are always surprised when
the engagement of real quiet girl is
announced, but, as a rule, they land
the best man.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

A physician says the only whole
some part of the old fashioned dough-
nut is the hole.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

AS rule shallow men are despised,
but all the same they don't require as
much watching as deep ones.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

Pluck usually wins. A mans success
often depends upon his ability to pluck
others.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

Men who live on little are called
economists and men who live on moth
ing are called tramps.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

A mans own good breeding is the
best security against the ill-manners of
other people.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

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and food is irnpcr-
fectly digested and
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cess.
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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16
Toadstools and Mushrooms.

You can tell the difference between
toadstools and mushrooms by eating
them. If you die, they are toadstools; if
you live, they are mushrooms. This Of
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A fine and large assortment of Watches
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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16
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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

called indigestion, but afler trying several emf
nent physicians fliied to get a cure, !" writes Mr.
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say derived more benefit from them than any
other medicine ever tried. / began TO gain
flesh from the start, Have recommended It to
others aud will continue to do sop
The sluggish liver made active by DR.,
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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16

The greatest ruler in the world to-
day is woman. Not Queen Victoria,
but the Empress of China. She is the
despotic ruler of 500,0O0,000 people,
more or less, and her power is absolute.
She has the subjects from which an
army could be equipped which would
outrank in numbers all the armies of
the civilized world.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16
An Editors Life Saved by Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

During the early part of October,
1896, contracted bad cold which set
tied on my lungs and was neglected
until | feared that consumption had
appeared in an incipient state. / was
constantly coughing and trying to ex-
pei something which l could not.
became alarmed and after giving the
local doctor trial bought bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the
result was immediate Improvement,
and after | had used three bottles my
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state.-B. S. EDWARDS, Publisher of
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P. C.Wilder & Co and e. J. Blossom.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16
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NOTARY PUBLIC AND CONyEYANCER
Deeds aud other Papers Drawn and Ae
acknowledgements taken at reasonable rates.
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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-02-16
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
NationnI-arice Nielsen.

Apparently. the proyerb which relates
that too many cooks spoil the broth
does not concern musical productions. most
OF which are the work OF perfect syndi-
Gates. Three men each Of whom is well
known for his ability. are responsible for
THE Singing Girl'' the Casino success
which charming Alice Nielsen viii present
at the National until Saturday night. when
THE Fortune Teller" is TO have a single
performance. Victor Herbert who COM
posed the score, is credited with such gems
as THE Serenade" and THE Wizard of
the Nile" Harry b. Smith. who penned
the lyrics. turned out Robin Hood" and
THE Idols Eye" and Stsn!slsus Strange.
author of the book. contributed the stories
to THE Wedding Day and THE Jolly
Musketeer" The employment OF all this
talent has resulted in what is described as
a COMIC opera of the very best pattern.
The music is mentioned as being beautiful
while the libretto is said to be humorous
without containing any horseplay. An In
teresting and amusing sequence of Incl
dents and complications is averred to have
been obtained from the simple tale of a
twin brother and sister whose assumption
OF each others attire leads TO frequent
confusion.
OF Alice Nielsen herself IT is necessary
TO print little in advance. Miss Nielsen
unquestionshly is among the daintiest and
brightest stars in the theatrical frma-
ment Her talents never have lacked rec
IGNITION in Washington The supporting
organization as usual. is strong one 1t
includes the eminent-the pre-eminent-
basso. Eugene CoMles; the tenor. Richie
Ling. and the contralto Lucille Saunders.
besides a trio of excellent comedians Iii
Joseph Herbert John Slayin. and Joseph
Cawihurn. II is claimed that Manager
Frank l.. Perley has given the production
all the surroundings that experience, lib
crafty and artistic taste could suggest.
Viewed from every point. the presentation
of 1.-THE Singing Girl" should be delightful
quite as delightful as that of THE For
tune Teller" which. after a fortnight here.
continues in such demand that Mr.. Periey
has deemed expedient the surrender Of an
evening to its performance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

In direct contrast to the majority Of
the seasons comedies, Mr.. Broadhursts
work is wholly without suggestiveness or
yulgarity. Its story concerns newly-mar
RED man whose chiefest desire is TO spend
his honeymoon in peace and quiet Ae
cordingly. when he is visited by swarm
Of his wifes relatives. he brides his cook
to do worse than is her wont. and makes
other efforts 10 be rid of the unwelcome
guests. Unfortunately. in the midst Of
these plots. he accidentally kisses his par
Tor maid and is caught in the act. Re-
sultanuy, the relatives aforesaid are in
duced to remain and matters are rendered
very unhappy for the unlucky Smith. who
finally is Obliged to leave home in order
to have his bride 10 himself. The piece is
said TO contain much witty dialogue, sew
eral eIcruciatingly funny situations and
a variety of characters wholly new in
farce. Mr.. Broadhurst's reputation as a
dramatic author lends the color OF .roba-
bility TO all of these claims and renders
IL likely that an exceptional business VIII
be done throughout the local engagement.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

With three big stars in town last week
there was at once every reason and no
reason for managers to expect good busi-
ness Each of the trio has his or her fol-
lowing here and each might have been
counted strong enough to draw well, while
the presence OF all led to rather unusual
competition. Despite the final half of this
statement. the average of receipts for the
six days probably was higher than it has
been for any like period during the season.
With the Grand. which has come to be
serious factor in the local amusement
world the returns of the houses al which
the stars mentioned were appearing must
have aggregated about S3l,000 of which
over SI3. coo passed the window of the La
fayette. where Minnie Madden Fisise pro-
vided the bill
Mrs. Fisie. of course. easily captured
the record of the time. From the Thurs
day preceding her arrival until late yester-
evening line continually filed by Treas
urer Evans, who had all he could do sup
plying those who wished 10 witness per-
Torrance OF Becky Sharp" Stuart Rob-
son was an easy second-as raeetrack men
would have it-and his production Of oil
yer Goldsmith" kept the Columbia com
fortably filed throughout his engagement
". H. Crane was at the National Minnie
Palmer and other vaudevillians proved ex-
eeptionally attractive to patrons CT the
Grand. while Clark Brothers Royal Bar
lesquers enp.ied tine rack regularly at
EprDan's The last of the Burtnu Holmes
lectures, which occurred on Tuesday at
the LucLett & Dwyer house. was the best
attended of the series.
Farce. comic opera. vaudeville. variety
and japanese drama IRE to divide the com
ing week. The farce, in the form Of George
Broadhursts why Smith Left Eome. "
will be seen at the Columbia. Dainty Alice
Nielsen returns TO the National with
Stanislaus STANCE, Harry b. Smith, and
Victor Herbert's Casino success. The
Singing Girl" which she Will do until
Saturday night, when The Fortune
Teller" is to have a single performance
troupe OF Japanese actors, whose work
has occasiuned critical comment all over
the country, is booked at the Lafayette
Square, while Marie Wainwright heads the
new vaudeville bin at the Grand Robes
'KRiekefbocker' Burlesquers reach the
Lycei m. The outlook Is distinctly good
and there is a prospec; OF exceptional BUSH
ness
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
GransI-NuudeyilIc.

Rudyard Kipling's THE Absent minded
Beggar" which, for time after Tie out
break OF the Boer war. threatened TO be
epidemic in England. is becoming familiar
in the United States. At the Garden
Theatre. New York. Mrs. Langtry is re-
citing the verses nightly, while society
debutantes. variety stars, and legitimate
actors are uniting in giving them a place
on their more or less important pro-
grammes. THE Absent minded Begzar. -
with Sir Arthur Surlivan's music. still is
new to Washington. however. II is doubt
full IL the Introduction could be accom-
plished better than by Marie Wainwright,
who is to read the lines this week at the
Grand Miss Wainwright is a woman Of
intelligence, ability, and distinction. and
her Interpretation OF Mr.. kipling's work
should prove of surprising interest. Man
ager Chase hardly could have procured a
more attractive headliner.
The press agent promises that the re-
mainder of the current bill viii be well
up to the average. II will include George
w. Day, who has made a reputation among
professional people by the clever carl
catures which he contributed TO the ORA
matte Mirror for so long. Mr. Day il to
show his admirers that his verbal fun is
as enjoyable as that which he pencils. The
Five Cornallos, European acrobats and
gymnasts. will provide a portion of the
entertainment arranged. while Hall and
Staley will appear in their latest absurdity,
The Twentieth Century Burglars" Frank
and Don, who call themselves "the meH be-
hind the comedy guns also are announced,
as are Ward and Curran. encore manufac-
turers. The Biograph viii be retained and
is to throw on the screen a dozen wholly
new pictures. Altogether the performances
should prove decidedly enjoyable and there
is every prospect that they will be well
attended. As usual, daily matinees are to
be given
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
keruan's Robic's ..knicLcrbocL-
ers.r

What is claimed 10 be an illustration Of
the forms OF religious worship observed
on the Desert of Sahara will make a por
ton Of the entertainment 10 be furnished
this week at Kernan's by Ro0ie's ''Knick-
erbockers" Mrinzos' seven Moorish dane
ers have been engaged for The representa-
ton, a chief part in which will be taken
by Violala and ouita. In addition 20 this
feature, the ''Knickerbockers" are TO pre-
sent a bill of what would seem TO be de-
cided merit The olio announced includes
the names OF ALI Grant, the monologist;
Bert and Sophie Leslie. a sketch team:
Rosalie, who trips the light fantastic
with remarkable agility; Cessy Grant, a
Queen of Buriesque;" the Brothers La
Moyne, performers on the horizontal bars;
the Wright Sisters. soubrettes; the Arm
strong Brothers. parodists. and the dog,
Spike. presumably attractive after-part,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
Notes.

Apparently, Washington wants good mu-
sic. despite several incidents OF this sea-
son, for the city has put itself on record,
through the leaders of the local artistic
world. by guaranteeing a course of con-
certs by the Baltimore symphony orches-
ira. with the best soloists that can be had
on the basis of the subscribed support The
new series Of performances will be inaug-
urated on March at the National Theatre.
and VIII be continued on March -. 20. and
%. The individual players will be pre-
scented in the order originally announced.
NJ. Petschnikofi. the yiolinist, coming first
The Russian is said to have produced a
wonderful impression wherever he has
been heard. and il is promised that those
who greet him here will not be disap-
pointed. The sale of tickets and the sub
scription list for the four concerts both
are open at Mr.. Guzmans office. in the
store of Edwin Droop.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
Lafay Japanese ORA
matte Compnny.

During the past few years a succession
of dealers in fact and fiction have made
familiar to readers and to playgoers the
dramatic and theatrical aspects Of life in
China. THE First Born" and The Cat
and the Cherub" both dealt with Incl
dents brought from the land Of the Mi
ksdo, while magazine writer's have de-
voted much space to the amusement re-
sorts OF Canton, Shanghai, and other CEN
tres. Only dozen weeks ago the local
rendering OF an Oriental opera gave a new
insight into the ability of the Celestials.
Oddly enough, however. the genius OF the
japanese. as regards histrionic achieve
ment never has been much noted, despite
the known fact that the art OF Thespis
has an extensive following in their coun-
ny.
An Interesting and instructive novelty
n promised tomorrow at the Lafayette
Square IN the engagement OF an organiza-
tinn. termed the Imperial japanese Ora
matte Company. The troupe is said TO in
clude Two of the nations greatest players
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

in Kawakami and Yacco. who have been
compared not unfavorably TO Sir Henry
Irving and Ellen Terry. Both have won a
good deal of critical praise here. in fact,
their nantomimic WORK and their really re-
markablc regard Tor detail having called
forth the wonder and admiration Of re-
viewers in Boston. san Francisco. md Chi
cago The stars" and their support are
seen in an extended repertoire. which iu-
Guides TRANSACTIONS of The Merchant Of
Venice" and "Pygmalion and Gallatea.
The aggregation carries its own orchestra.
which is hidden under the stage. and is
quite boastful of the elaborate scenery and
costumes brought with it from Japan.
Briefly. the series of Washington appear
arces threatens to prove absolutely unique.
and it is guaranteed that those who wit
ness the performances will be Pleasantly
surprised at the degree of merit which they
contain. Seats are selling.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

captioned THE Absconder.'' completes the
programme and promises to prove amusing.
The Interpretation of the piece calls forth
the services OF the entire organization,
which is said to number several exceed
ingly pretty women. Manager Robbie AYERS
that he has set and costumed the offering
deliberately. During the troupe's engage
mept at the Lyceum. the usual matinees
will fe given. Seats for the week are
selling
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
COMMUNICATING smith Left Home.v

why Smith Left Home a three-act
farce by George Broadhurst. author also of
What Happened TO Jones" and The
Wrong Mr.. Wright" will be presented this
week at the Columbia by a cast nearly
identical with that seen recently in London
and New York. The organization in ques-
ton includes Maclyn Arbuclle. Dan Mason
Fred W. Peters. Hans r. Roberts, VI. B.
snyder Mrs. Annie Yearians. Mrs, f. A.
Eberle, Anita Bridger, Brandon douglas.
Rose Snyder. Blanche Carlyle. and Ger
trude Roosevelt. Partially because of its
own qualities and partially because OF the
excellence of this troupe, Why Smith Left
Home" enjoyed five months run at the
Strand Theatre and a four months run ut
the Madison Square. Both the English and
American critics praised the company
highly. even netting the magnifcence OF the
gowns worn by the women introduced.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

During the recent holidays. a company
of amateurs. under the direction of Prof
E. C. Townsend. in the lecture-room Of
All Souls Church. presented a version of
Charles Dickens The Cricket on the
Hearth The organization icet with favor
and on three successive nights appeared
before large audiences The same cast
will interpret the piece again on February
3. at National Rifles Hall. for the benefit
of the Christmas Charity Fund OF the AL
mas Temple Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine.
This fact, together with the presumed
charm OF the entertainment, should pack
the auditorium and thus add considerably
to the Shriners' power for good-doing-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

Dr. D. J. Stafford. the well-known divine
and Shakespearean scholar will deliver
lecture on the Bard of Avon's conception
Of Julius Caesar next Sunday evening at
the National Theatre. To those who are
familiar with DR.. stafford's brilliant ac-
quirements and mastery oratory. nothing
need be said as an inducement to prompt
attendance. Those who never have heard
the speaker are promised treat in his
discourse. The receipts of the lecture will
go toward swelling the charitable fund of
Division No. ;. Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

Private adviees bring the news that.
despite journalistic notices and the repu-
tation for nastiness, Naughty Anthony is
anything but great success in New YORK.
II is said that David Belasco still is max
ing changes in the farce. and that there is
a probability OF its being removed from
the stage Of the Herald Square consider
ably before the end of the season. II all
this he true. Washingtonians may con-
tinue TO have certain amount OF faith in
the opinions of Gotham's theatregoers