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tn? fO-RNING OEECrONIAN, THURSDAY, JUKE 14, 1900. Ii MEANS A FIGHT Chinese Will Oppose Troops' Advance to Pekin. ENTRENCHED OUTSIDE THE CITY Two Thonsand Rnslan Soldiers "With. Artillery Landed at Taku 1'etltlon ot Reformers. LONDON'. June 14. 4:20 A. M. The Chi nese are entrenched outside of Pekin to oppose the advance or the international column. A dispatch from Tien Tsin, dated Tuesday, Jure 12. says: "I learn that the Chinese have guns trained on the American mission and the British location. Two thousand Russian cavalry and infantry with artillery have landed at Taku." The Shanghai correspondent reports that United States Minister Conger, by courier, asks for 2000 United States troops. The question of provisioning the relief Force Is already difficult, and it is predict ed at Shanghai that It will fcecome acute. The leading members of the reform party, representing 15 out of 18 provinces, are at Shanghai. A dispatch to the Dally Mall, dated yesterday, says they are send ing a petition to the United States. Great Britain and Japan praying those powers to take Joint action against any attempt on the part of other powers to partition the empire, and they implore the powers ujus cuaressea to rescue the Emperor. A dispatch from St. Petersburg says 1 xnat the ships of the Russian Pacific squadron on the active list, as well as those at Vladivostock, have been ordered to proceed with all haste to Chinese waters. The Foreign Office confirms the report of an engagement between troops of the International column and the Boxers Monday. It says that "about 35 Chinese were killed." ADVICES FROM COXGEIU American Minister Reports the Sltn ntion Unimproved. WASHINGTON. June 13. A cablegram has been received at the State Department from Minister Conger, at Pekin. stating that Tuan, the father of the heir appar ent, has been appointed president of the Tsung II Yamun; alo that three other new ministers have been appointed: all affiliated with the party opposed to for eigners. On the whole. Mr. Conger re ports the rftuation is not materially Im proved. Guards are repairing the railway, and as soon as they have arrived at Pe kin. it is Mr. Conger's belief that the safety of the foreigners at that capital will be assured. Official dispatcher received in diplomatic quarters here show that the rioting in Pekin has reached an acute stage, with the rioters directing a number of their assaults against the member? of the dif ferent foreign legations there. One of these dlrpatchcs staes that the secretary of the Belgian Legation was attacked twice on Monday, and escaped after being maltreated by the mob. On the some day two officials of the British Legation, serving as student Interpreters, were attacked by a large mob of roughs. The young Englishmen held the attacking party back for a while, but when the mob threatened to clo. in on them they drew their revolvers, and by show of force made their retreat without bodily Injury. About the same time the British Sum mer quarters, about four miles from Pekin, were burned down. The quarter? were quite extensive, and had jut been completed. They belonged to the British Government, and not to .Sir Claude Mac Donald, the -British Minister at Pekin. which gives added significance to the dep redation. The killing of the chancellor of the Japanese Legation at Pekin. Sug yama Aklra. te not referred to In official dispatches received here, but full credit Is given to this report by Japanese offi cials who are personally acquainted with Mr. Aklra and with many of the circum stances detailed. The killing of a member of the diplo matic body and the foregoing assaults upon officials of foreign countries are re garded ns representing the most serious phase of the situation that has thus far occurred. The Navy Department has been In formed that the Yorktown sailed yester day from Shanghai for Che Foo. The United States- Consul at Che Foo Informed the Sta- Department yesterday of a Boxer disturbance at that place, but no particulars were furnished. Che Foo Is on the northern coast of the Shan Tung Peninsula. The State Deoartment has heard noth ing officially about the reported killing of the American missionary and the Japan ese Secretary of Legation. The news of the killing of the first American mission ary caused a shock at the department, as It is realized hat thla adds greatly to the gravity of the problem awaiting set tlement by the department. CHANGE OF FROXT. Empress Dnwnscr Doe "Sot Object to Presence of Forelprn Troop. WASHINGTON. June 13. Definite offi cial information was.,.recelved here this afternoon frcea tthaKflaelgn Office of one of the most important Continental pow ers, stating that the Tsung 11 Yamun had notified the Minister of that power at Pekin that the Empress Dowager would not object to the presence of foreign troops In Chinese territory. Vague unof ficial rumors to this effect had been cur rent, but tho information received here today was from such a high official source as to leave no doubt that the Eirpre3 Dowager, who practically constitutes the Government of China, had made known thU determination not to object to the presence of the foreign troops. This change of front came as a distinct surprise to the officials and diplomats, as all the reports up to this time had pic tured the Empress Dowager as Intensely hostile to the foreigners, and as the real power behind the Boxers anti-foreign uprlelng. This supposed attitude of the Empress gave much concern to the au thorities here, and at othr capitals, a It was feared it would eventuate In an open declaration by the Government of China against the presence of foreign troops. This would have raised a new complication, placing the foreign forces now advancing on Pkln In the attiude of resisting the sovereign authority of China over her own territory. Instead ot assisting China In a suppression of dis order. The Empress Dowasor s acquiescence In the plans of the powers Is felt to remove a threatened complication, and at the same time to give evidence that the Em press Dowager is no longer jleldlng to the anti-foreign- clamor. CIVILIZATION or CHINA. It "Will Mrnn Butchery of the N'n tltr. Snj Protfusor Smith. TORONTO. Ont-. June 13. Professor G. C. Smith, discussing the situation in China, was asked what he thought about the- attitude of the European powers, to ward that power. "If any people in the world have a right to a country." said Professor Smith, "the Chinese surely have a right to the country which they are believed to have inhabited for 4009 years. It Is too probable that China will be the next scene of butchery and havoc In the abue3 name of civilization. Fighting seems. Id fact, to haw already begun." Would not the result of a war ther be increased progress where progress and civilisation have been slow?" was asked. "The Chinese are at least partly civ ilized; they are industrious in the high- est degree. Though their general moral ity may be weak, their Industrial morality Is exceptionally etrong. There istno rea son why the pacific influences of com merce and intercourse should not act upon them as they have acted on the Japanese, who half a century ago might have been deemed proper subjects for philanthropic aggression." "You think, then, that there Is a motive for the advance on China?" "The great predatory powers are divid ing China Into what. In the cant language of their territorial rapacity, are called 'spheres of Influence,' " was the reply. "That Is to say, they are staking it out for conquest with the intention. If the people resist, of mowing them down. A fearful vista of slaughter and desolation may presently open. The population of China is roughly estimated at 400,000 0M. The people are fanatically hostile to for eigners, as in truth, considering the opium wars, they have too much reason to be." "Would the Chinese be a match for a modern equipped army?" 'Though singularly unmllltary, they are utterly reckless of life. At the same time they are totally unprovided with all mod ern appliances of war and In the case of a conflict they would be butchered by the millions." "What about the missionaries in Chi na?" he was asked. "One thing Is clear all the missionaries should be compelled at once to withdraw to place of security, or If they choose heroically to remain In posts of danger, they should be warned that they do this, as did the early missionaries, at their own risk. It 1? monstrous that a religion of peace and good will should be mad, as too often It has Been In the hands of 'ts Indiscreet apostles, a brand for kindling the flames of murderous war." "WorUInr In Ilnrmony. NEW YORK. June 13. A dispatch to the Tribune from London says: There is a general feeling In diplomatic circles that the European powers have been united by the dismissal of Prince Ching, and that In the purging of the Tsung 11 Yamun of all Its moderate men the Empress Dowager has gone over to the Boxers, bag and baggage, and that the powers hax'e been forced to co-operate In the restoration of order at Pekin, even If the services of Russian troops are re quired. Talleyrand's "good Europeans" have re appeared upon the cene, and have dropped their jcaloukl'-s and suspicions. A mixed force of 2000 marines will be inadequate if Pekin should be in the possession of the Boxers, and If the Insurrection spreads from province to province. The Russians will go in with a European mandate and probably will have as many reasons for remaining as the English had found useful and necessary in Egypt- Methodist Missionary Murdered. NEW YORK, June 13. News has been received in this city of the murder of Dr. Edna G. Terry, In charge of the sta tion of the Methodist Episcopal Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at Tsung Hua, China. The tidings came in the following mes sage to Dr. Terrj's brother-in-law: "Dr. Terry murdered. Break news gently." This was the first Indication of trouble at Tsung Hua. Later the Methodist Episcopal Board re ceived this message, dated Tien Tsin. June 12: "Hopkins and Hayne are safe." Tho persons named are missionaries at Tsung Hua. There Is one other Meth odist missionary at the same place, a Miss Oroucher, of Boston. Tsung Hua is six or seven ml'es north of the great wall and about 1X) miles from Pekin. Japan's Attltnde. LONDON. June 13. In regard to the re ports that Japan is about to declare war on China, It was learned by a representa tive of the Asboclated Press at the Jap anese Embassy today that the attitude of the Japanese in the Chinese crlils is to co-operate loyally with the European powers. In the existing situation Japan would not be willing to see any slngle .power take the lead. Marine for Kemp IT. MANILA. June 13. The United States hospital-ship Solace sailed at midnight laot night, having on board 100 marines and five officers. Major Walling command ing, in response to the telegraphic request from Tong Ku, June 11, by Rear-Admlral Kempff. Rumor of a Settlement. SHANGHAI. June 13. Extraordinary rumors are current here to the effect that the powers have settled the Chinese ques tion by agreeing to forgive the Dowager Empress and her Manchu advisers, pro vided they promise to amend their future conduct. Ills Little Joke. Wl'l N. Harben is rather serious in dis position, but he cannot resist the temp tation to play an occasional practical joke- A few years ago he and a literary friend had taken chambers in London near the British museum. One day this friend came home with a tired look on his face and said that he had been fright fully bored for half a day by a stranger from Chicago, who Insisted upon telling him ah about his success In Inventing and selling In America and England a certain wall-aper hanger. The stranger was described as freckle-faced and short, and possessing a squeaking voice. A few days after thla. while looking at the pictures in the South Kensington museum. Mr. Harben was accosted by a man who so thoroughly fitted the descrip tion of the loquacious bore that he knew at once that he had met the same man. says the Saturday Evening Post. Mr. Harben determined that he would not submit to the man's familiarity, and when asked if he were an American he answered frigidly that he was. "What are you doln' over here?" "What am I doing?" asked Harben. try ing to summon up some cutting reply. "Reahy. my business Is such a peculiar one that I never speak of it to any one." "Oh. come off," laughed the Chlcagoan; "what is it?" Harben stared at the red face for a moment and then said: "I'm a mind reader." Then the stranger laughed boisterously. "I don't believe In such nonsense." "Oh, you don't?" remarked Harben. "Well. I could convince you in a minute if I wished to. I could teSl where you are from, what your huslness was In America, and what you are doing over here." Tho stranger laughed again. "I'd like to see you do It." he said. "Well." continued the author: "you are from Chicago: you Invented a wall-paper hanger and made a lot of money out of It In America: you are Introducing your invention here and have started out wel'.. but my Impression is that you will lose all your fortune In England." The stranger paled and his eyes were starting from his head. "How did you know that?" "I'm a mind-reader." said the joker. Snloon Man Shot n Prospector. PHOENIX. A. T.. June 13. William Connors, a prospector, was fatally shot by E. H Gibson, proprietor of a saloon at Hot Springs, north of Phoenix. Con nors, who was Intoxicated, had threatened to kill G'bson. The Fifth Victim. PROVIDENCE. R. I.. June 13. George Baker, who was Injured In Sunday's electric-car accident, died last night, making the fifth victim, thus far. Lieutenant Governor Kimball Is Improving. Devrey Retnrn Home. GRAND RAPIDS. Mich.. June 13. Ad miral Dewey and party left here today for Washington, having completed the trip he had outlined. He expects to remain in Washington until after the conventions. Dnllv Trcwnrr Stntement. WASHINGTON, June 13. Today's state ment of the Treasury balance chows: Available cash balance '..$144 4oo.92J Gold T2.1S5.4D DELEGATES PROM SOUTH POWER. TOO GREAT IN REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS. Committeeman Payne "Will Endeavor to Have Representation Made Equitable. It Is said to be the purpose of H. C Payne. Wisconsin's member of the Repub lican National committee, to reopen the fight for a revision of the rules of the Republican organization so as to provide an equitable scheme of representation in National conventions. Under the present system, many of the Southern States are enabled to send much larger delegations to National conventions than some of the great Republican states of the North. They therefore exercise an undue and unfair Influence in the matter of the nom ination of candidates for President and the Vice-Presidency. This rule has for years been the subject of much criticism. The efforts of Committeeman Payne to change the rule upon this matter have met with favor among leading Republi cans of the country who are not Influ enced by personal or factional interests. There Is not likely to be occasion for friction on this issue in the approaching convention, although It is possible that a condition of affairs may arise In the con test over the Vice-Presidential nomination which will demonstrate the unfairness of the present system of representation. It Is declared to be wrong that states which are absolutely controlled by the Southern Democrac3' should have a great er number of delegates than stalwart Re publican states and should be permitted to outvote and nullify the sentiment of such states in Republican National con ventions. In order to clearly present the facts of the case and show the unfairness of the present representation. Committeeman Payne has had tabulated the totals of the vote polled for the McKlnley electors in 1S96; a list showing the number of dele gates to which each state Is entitled under the present system of two delegates-at-large for each United States Senator, and two deltgates for each member of the House of Representatives, also a list giv ing the number of delegates each state would have If the National delegates were apportioned according to the Republican vote of the respective states, and a list giving the representation which each state would have under the resolution that Mr. Payne has prepared for adoption by the Republican National committee for recommendation to the National conven tion. Here Is -Mr. Payne's tabulated statement which has been forwarded to each mem ber of the Republican National commit tee, that he may be prepared to act upon the matter at the coming meeting: STATES. Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas . Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts .... Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire .. New Jersey New York North Carolina ... North Dakota .... Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina.... South Dakota .... Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia .... Wisconsin Wyoming Total. Mr. Payne's resolution, which sets forth that the present system Is "unjust and unequal." calls for a rule under which each state Is to be entitled to four dele-gates-at-large and one additional dele gate for each 10.CO0 votes cast at the pre ceding Presidential election, or majority fraction thereof, and four delegates from each organized territory and the District of Columbia. The last list of figures in the table pre pared by Mr. Payne shows the number of delegates to which each state would be entitled under this proposed rule. While I the total number of delegates to tho Na- the states which poll large Republican votes would have due represemauon m tne councils oi ine wpuonoui u. " would have flttmir influence in the selec- tlon of Its candidates. The natural tend encies of the faoutnernuiaies xo senar eu- eral ofnce-holders to jsauonai conventions pj furiongsSHverdee -won. Sannas has been the subject of comment. There gardo socond Icon 5,. time 1:C6u. can be no reason now to question the mo- steeplechase short course, selling Gov. tlves of the champions ot tne proposiuon to change this, and the sentiment is grow ing that the change, should be made. THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. Three Times In Succession Nctt YorU Hai Shut Ont Chicago. NEW YORK. Juno 13. The New Yorks again defeated Chicago today, scoring their third consecutive shut-out. This is a record for recent years. It was again a pitchers' battle. Hawley having the better of it. It was through his clever pitching and the New Yorks sharp fielding that only 2S Chicago players came to the bat. One of these got a bob. Attendance, 2000. The score: RHE RHE ttt- VnrV... 5 S O'Chicaco 0 5 6 Batteries Hawley and Bowerman; Grif- fith and Chance. Umpire Swartwood. " Philadelphia Beat St. Louis. PHILADELPHLV. June 13. Piatt was In good form today and kept the hits of St. Louis well scattered. Philadelphia, on the other hand, hit the ball hard in nearly every inning. Sudhoff was taken off the rubber after the fifth, and Thorn- as substituted. He was no Improvement, and the locals won with ease. Attendance, 3500. The score: R H El RHE St. Louis "11 3Phnadelph!a..ll 16 0 Batteries Sudhoff, Thomas and Robin son; Piatt and McFariand. Umpire Hurst. Brooklyn Bent Cincinnati. BROOKLYN. June 13. Bsrtlett was put out of the game for kicking today, and the Cincinnati became demoralized. Wood, who took his place, misjudged two files In the seventh, and before the home team were retired six Brooklyn men had crossed the plate. McGlnnlty allowed Cin cinnati but four hits, and was faultlessly supported. Jones was hurt by a pitched ball, and retired. Attendance, 15OT. Tne score: RHEI -RHE Brooklyn 11 12 0Clnclnnati 14 5 Batteries McGlnnlty and Farrell; Brei tensteln and Peitz. Umpire O'Day. Boston Beat Plttabar?. BOSTON. June 13. Nichols was a puz zle today, being hit for only three scat tering hits during the game. Hamilton's drive over the left field fence in the third inning scored the only run of the game. Attendance, 3000. The score: RHE) B H E Boston 1 6 OfPlttsburg 0 3 1 Batteries Nichols and Clark; Phllippl and O'Connor. Umpire Emslle. National Lcagae Standings Won. Lost. Per ct Philadelphia 27 Brooklyn -? Boston 20 Pittsburg 23 St. Louis 20 Chicago 20 New York Cincinnati " 15 .543 16 .610 20 .5T0 23 .500 23 .465 24 .45 23 .452 25 .375 THE DAY'S RACES. Yesterday's Winners at Gravesend and Other Tracks. NEW YORK, June 13. The Tremont stakes brought out a large crowd at Gravesend today. The results were: About fix furlongs Picardy won. Sand ers second, Conrwstor third; time. 1:10 2-a. Mile and one-quarter Imp won. Gulden second, Lothario third; time, 2:0S. Tremont stakes, six furlongs Blues won. Prince Pepper second, Tommy Atkins third; time. 1:13 3-5. Falcon stakes, mile and one-eixteentn. selling First WWp won, The Rush sec ond, Redpath third; time, 1:43 1-5. Fivo and one-naif furlongs Rolling Boer won. The Rhymer second. Strategist third; tmA 1?flR 1-5. Mile and one-sixteenth, oellicg Autumn won, Oliver Mac second. Lucky Star third; time, 1:50. Races at Newport. CINCINNATI, Juno IS. The results to day were: . Six and one-half furlongs Douster Swivel won. Tension second. Flop third; time, 1:21. Four awl one-half furlongs Great Star won, Ladv Bramble second. Telephone Girl third; time. 0:554. One m'le. selling Dissolute won. Sarilla second. Prince Wilhelm third; time, 1:41. One mile, handicap Grcatland won, Sal varse second. Lord Zenl third; time. Fivo furlongs Drohega won. Boneck Hart second. Porter B. third; time. 1:03. Six and one-half furlongs, selling Prince of Wales won, Northumberland second, Kilt third; time 1:20. Races nt St. Lonlit. ST. LOUIS, June 13. The results at the fair grounds today were: Selling, six and one-half furlongs Mo- a 3(5 rap a "3,2 an .Off .-.n ? i.3 PS. 32 E 54.737 37.512 146.170 26.271 110.283 16.S01 11.283 C0.C31 6.324 607.130 323.754 2S9.29S 159.541 213.171 22.037 80.4G5 136.9 278.976 2.4SS 2.345 8.121 3.2S4 9.1S0 2.S01 1.411 2,311 1.054 12.649 10.792 11.127 7.977 8.S91 1.377 6,705 8.60 9.2S9 10.4S5 10.750 2S5 8.959 1,749 6.394 323 7.1R1 11.0CS 11.3S7 7.C56 4.3S3 11.435 6.097 11.3S0 4.6SO 516 5.120 6.193 5.5S4 2.247 6.391 5.640 4.894 8.701 11.172 1,679 9 8 19 7 15 6 5 10 5 C5 26 33 20 26 6 12 IS 32 33 23 5 24 5 14 5 10 26 85 20 41 36 20 27 3 10 17 J5. 293.5S2 4 37 24 1 33 1 13 1 7 2S 103 20 3 66 6 S2 5 1 5 19 21 2 6 17 5 13 34 1 19T..501 5.130 304.9 40 10.494 102.VM 1.938 57.444 221.367 S19.83S 155.222 26,335 523.S91 4S.779 728.300 37.437 9.2551 41.042 14S.773 167,520 13.4S4 51.127 135.3GS 39.153 104.414 26S.135 10.072 I .1 i 894 893 8S4 Torrf won. Harrie Lloyd second. Iron Chancellor third; time. 1:25. Selling, mile and" one-eighth Ram.ro II won. Baffled second, Diroorlst third; time. 1:5S. Handicap, six furlongs Tom. Collins won. Kindred second. Aunt Mary third; time. Selling, mile and one-sixteenth Tickful won. Russell R. second. Myth third; time. l:E4?i. Selling, mile and 70 yards Glen Lake won. El Caney second, ComVe Lee third; time. 1:52. Five furlongs Ampere won, .ansa ioaro j cond. Amoroso third; time, 1:05. Race at Harlem. CHICAGO. June 13. Weather cmOAGO June 13.Weather cloudy; ,, x. ttitt. tni- Th re "?f "" " ""'ct" " sults were: Six furlongs Scales won. Praetorian , Charlie Moore third: time. 1:201 Bu(jd yn Brav Rolfe second. Boneeetter third; time, 2:45. Mllo and 70 yarde Orimar won. Tencer second. Kentucky Babe third: time. 1:44. Seven furlongs Barcnockburn won. Bru kiro second. Orion third; time. l:S3i. Mile and one-sixteenth, selling Trimmer won. Blue LSck second, Oxnard third; time, 3:G5. Princeton Beat Harvard. PRINCETON, N. J., June 13. Prince ton, 9; Harvard, i. Jokes on the Actors. Joe Jefferson was asked by Success what he considered the most amusing ex perience of his stage career, particularly in connection with his famous "Rip Van Winkle." "The most amusing Incident connected with this play," he said, "was the receipt 0f a letter from a citizen in a small town j where we had played the night before. j He said he had enjoyed the performance j exceedingly and wquld not have missed it for anything in the world. It might ba unusual, he said, for a stranger like him ' to write his thanks to so distinguished an , actor-those are his words, not mine-in appreciation of the smiles and the tears of ' a whole evening; but that, while he was i thoroughly disinterested In the matter, he ! left under an obligation, and would like , t0 malce some reparation and some return ior ine lavors ne uau received aa an auui tor. " 'I am the inventor. he said, 'of a patent spring bed, and I would like to send you one of these beds as a present; all I would ask of you is Just simply, when you wake up In the fifth act, you would say that you wouldn't have felt so bad if you had beon sleeping In one of Dunk's patent spring beds.' " But by far the funniest experience of his road life was furnished by the late W. J. Florence, with whom Mr. Jefferson was starring the New England circuit of one night ftands. Mr. Florence loved to be called out to make a speech before the GOOD DIGESTION Walts on appetite. Lack of appetite usu ally indicates weak digestion. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, taken before meals, will create a healthy desire for food, by cleansing tho clogged bowels and stimu lating the secretions of the stomach. It also purifies the blood, strengthens and Invigorates the liver and kidneys. It is undoubtedly the mo3t efficient medicine in the world for stomach troubles. A private revenue stamp covers the neck of the bottle. HOSTETTER'S BITTERS Accept No Substitutes. curtain. One night In a Connecticut city he was called out. and said: "Ladles and Gentlemen: It is to you that I owe all the success I have attained j in mv nrrfMs!on Tt was the earlv encour- ! agement that I received here that prompt ed me to go on with my professional work. I was here a boy; I know you all; I rec ognize you all: we knew each other, ana I can never forget the kindness that has been showered upon me by the people of Hartford." A man In the audience shouted: "This is New Haven, Mr. Florence." "It thus behooves an actor," said Mr. Jefferson, In telling the story, "not only to be prepared In his speech, but pretty well satisfied In what place he Is act ing." " MORE ROULETTE PLAYED. Faro Is on the Decline, and There Are Fewer Biff Gamlilers. "I am frequently in gambling-houses" said the manufacturer of fine cabinet fur niture, "but, notwithstanding, I have never ventured a cent In a game of chance in my life." "Just like to go and look on? huggesred a friend. "Indeed I do not," returned the manu facturer, with some sharpness. "It is busi ness pure and simple which takes me into such places: and that business I transact as soon as possible and get out. The more gambling, though, going on the more money I make, which may be said of sev eral other men in my line. It's an ill wind which blows nobody good, and by that token, when gambling Is flourishing, more and more Implements are reqw.jd. These are supplied-by the makers of line cabinet furniture, and our business Is a sort of gambler's barometer. You can always correctly estimate the amount of gaming going on in the country by tne number of orders- which we cablnet-mak;rs have to fill." "What's the state of the barometer now?" pursued tho friend. "High," Tepllcd the manufacturer. "Nearly every man In my line is busier today than he has been in years, and most of us are away behind In our orders, al though running with an extra force. These orders are principally for tools used by tho roulette houses, to whose already am ple number. It seems to me, dally additions are being made. The are six factories now In this city, which have no time to turn our anything but faro and roulette tables. Many smaller concerns are mak ing the accessories such as lay-outs, racks, spreads, cases, boxes, markers, chips and the scores of trifling little essentials which are found In gambling-rooms. How ever, the trade in faro tables and outfits is not so large by any means as the busi ness In roulette materials. The game of faro seems to be waning In New York In particular, and there are really compara tively few gambling-houses here which support lt Roulette has the call, and the reason for this is obvious. The gambler who onco staked thousands on the turn of a card or bet 5100 stacks of chips is pass ing away, and in his place Qtep3 the young man who has a great deal of money to win and little to risk it. the acquirement. Faro does not appeal to the youngster who has only a dollar, or perhaps five, at a time to wager. It is too swift a game for him, whereas, he can find scores and scores of roulette games where he can buy a stack of 20 chips for $2, and, play ing them one at a time, makes his expen diture, go further than in a faro game, where the smallest sum represented by a check is likely to be 25 cents. "It is on these young men that the gambling-houses are beginning to depend lor their support nowadays. There was a time when their presence was barely tolerated. They represented little in the profits of the house and stood for a cor. Idera&lo part of tho house's expenditure for clgan?. liquors, etc That was tho day. however, when something like tall gambling was going on. But with the pass ing of the tall gamblers the fortunes of the gambling-houses began to wane, and several of tho shrewdest among tho man agers saw there wao a profit to be made out of the young men with only a few dol lars at a time in their pockets, although the profit was considerably less than that to which they were accustomed. So they began to cater to the young men. They reduced the price of their chips, and made features of those games which eeemed to appeal most to the young men's fancy. "When a man has little money to risk, of course he is apt to stake It upon that game which offers the largest opportunity for gain. Dollar for dollar, the chance offered by faro does not strike the fancy of the majority of young fellows, but roul ao, -, r, v,,.. TT,av 5'ivv ro.r- n on a single bet. Is alluring; so roulette has become the popular game. However, we may have regretted the games In which tens of thousands were won and lost, this little gambling, as it is tech- leave no room for doubt, as these are all unmistakable signs of Contagions Blood Poison. Doctors still prescribe mercury and potash as the only cure for Blood Poison. These poisonous min erals never vet made a complete and permanent cure of Contarious Blood Poison. They drive the disease back into the system, cover it up for a while, bat it breaks out again in -worse form. These powerful minerals produce mercurial rheumatism and the most offensive sores and -ulcers, causing the joints to stiffen and finger nails to drop off. Mercury and potash, mako wrecks, not-cures, and those who have been dosed with these drugs are never after free from aches and pain. R. R. art in an entirrl-c- different manner, beinp- a nurelv vegetable remedy : it forces the poison out of the system, and instead of tearing down, builds tip and invigorates the general health. S. S. S. is the only antidote for this specific virus, and therefore the only cure for Contagious Blood Poison. No matter in what stage or how hopeless the case may appear, even though pronounced incurable by the doctorst S. S. S. can be relied upon to make a rapid, permanent cure. S. S. S. is not a nev?; untried remedy ; an experience of nearly fifty years has proven it a sure and unfailing cure for this disease. It is the only purely vegetable blood medicine known. Mr H. I Mrcrs, 100 Mulberry SL. ?few?rk, X. J say: "Ittm afflicted with a terrible blood disease, which was inkpots at first, bnt afterwards spread all over my body. These scon broke ont into sore. and it is eay to imagine the saBering I endured. Before 1 became convinced that the ever for this. All correspondence is held WHAT IT MEANS Timely Words by Dr. Copeland Upon the Op portunities of Summer to the Afflicted. What Summer Means In the Cure of Catarrh There are contracted during the periods of Fall. Winter and Spring those catar rhal conditions of the head and throat and other parts that are engaged in carrying air to the lungs. The changeable weather, the cold spells followed by warm periods with thaws and dampness, together with a necessity during the cold weather of living Indoors with the house shut up and often overheated, the impure air of closed buildings, all tend to the development of disease of those parts which carry air to tho lungs and to the ears. Not only docs the Inclemency of Spring, Fall and Winter produce such diseases, but the same causea that produce the disease also Inter fere with the efforts of the doctor to cure them. Durjng the Summer months things are different. The climate is warmer, the high winds loaded with dusty particles that irritate the diseased parti that carry the air are absent: there Is plenty of fresh air, as the house is kept open, and this together with outdoor life, ho improves the general health that nature is able to improve all those diseases that attack the breathing tracts and ears. Thus, in the treatment -of all catarrhal diseases, that which ha3 been 'frequently urged Is true, namely, that one month of treat ment during the Summer, when the lia bility to catching cold Is reduced to tho minimum and nature lends her aid to the physician, is worth two months of the most skillful and conscientious treatment during Winter. RINGING WORDS FROM CURED PATIENTS Captain "W. H. Foster, of the Alblna ferry, residing at 439 Goldsmith street, Portland: When I began treat ment at tho Copeland Institute I had long been a sufferer from catarrh of the head and stomach. I could not eat or sleep, and had lost 20 pounds. I am now in good health. Mr. John Redmond, McMInnville, Or.: I had suffered with catarrh and stom ach trouble for years. I took a course of treatment with. Drs. Copeland and Montgomery, and they cured me. I have been enjoying good health ever since. Mrs. Ii. H. Clarke, well lenovrn in Portland, living at Gresham: The Cope land physicians cured me of rheumatism and deafness, from which 1 had suffered for many years. I am. 69 years of age, and consider my cure little short of a mlracfe. and never fail to give the Cope land physicians the praise they so richly deserve. Mr. Iiecester Snipes, The Dalles, Or.: Mine was a complicated case and of long standing. One doctor said I had Asthma; another that I had Consumption and could not get well. I had a bad cough, pains In the chest and through the left lung. The air passages, seemed con tracted and closed. I was famishing for breath half tho night, unable to sleep or reet In bed. Drs. Copeland and Montgomery cured me after everything else had failed. Rev. T. R. A. Sell-wood, n. -well-known rector of the Episcopal Church, re siding at Milwaukie My case was a very serious one, dating back 20 years. I suf fered severely with my head. Gradually my hearing failed. When I began treat ment I was very deaf. Today I hear as I well as any man could my hearing has been perfectly restored. Mrs. A. H. Maegly, 455 Fifth Street, Portland: Our little daughter Monta was seriously affected with catarrh of the head and throat. Her "whole system was affected. She could not breathe through her nose. She was pale and weak, and al ways tired and exhausted. Drs. Copeland and Montgomery cured her. Consultation Free THECOPELAND MEDICAL INSTITUTE The Dekum. Third W. H. COPELAKD, M. D. OFFICE HOURS From A 3s. to 13 M.j from X to 5 P. M. nlcally .known. Is far more pernicious and far-reaching In its disastrous effects upon the morals of the community; for the ma- t Jority of the patrons of the modern gamb ling-houses are young cierKS on sxnau saa- nriM ctTPAt-par conductors. DOrtere. sales- men and men In other trades, mercantile pursuits or professions whose pay is smalL It le very easy for moat of them to play away a week's wages within half an hour, and when they must meet current ex penses, desperate means aro often re sorted to as a direct result of their pat ronage of tho roulette wheel." "When a new gambling-house is opened what furniture Is required?" "Tho usual complement consists of a couple of roulete wheels. 24 Inches in diam eter, which cost anywhere from $75 to 1S0 each; two or three poker tables, each on a carved pedestal of mahogany or other hard and stable wood, worth about $75 apiece, and 10,000 chips, and racks to hold them, worth in all about $150. The I eaoltal renuired to start the business de- pends a great deal upon the nerve of the ' promotor. Some roulette banks have opened with no more than $500 in their till and flourished. As a rule, I should think between $2000 and $5000 will help a tsf Hrra IUsH skH 181 1 Ana rvlovii Po In some cases the external signs of Contagions Blood Poison are so slight that the victim is firmly within the grasp of the monster before the true nature of the disease is known. In other cases the blood is quickly filled with this poisonous virus and the swollen glands, mucus patches in the mouth, sores oa scalp, ulcerson tongue, sore throat, eruptions on skin, copper colored splotches, and falling hair and eyebrows aoctors couia ao mc no x00 ua :jinn a bquuicu uuiui nuiui i. iwm; i.w..u .... . & t..t.j tried various patent niethcines. bnt Ihey did nt reach the disease. When I had finished jny first bottle of S. S. S I was greatly improved, and ww delighted with the resalt. The large, red splotches on mv chest begaa to grow paler and smaller, and before long disappeared entirely. I resanied my lost weight, became stronger, and ssy appetite improved. I was soon entirely well, and ay skin as clear as a piece of glass." Send for our Home Treatment Book, which contains valuable information about this disease, with complete directions for Belf treatment. Our medical department i in charge of physicians who have made a life-time study of blood diseases. Don't hesitate to write for anv information or advice wanted. "We make no charge what in the most sacred confidence. THE Opportunities of Summer to the Dear It has been seen, even during the in clement and unfriendly Influences of ths severe Winter weather, and the change able weather of Spring and Fall, how this treatment, even against the influ ences of the climate and weather, restores the lost hearing to those of all ages, and regardless of the original cause. As is well known, in Southern climates deaf ness la not nearly as prevalent as in tha North. The reason for this 13 that in a mild climate the inflammation -which, closes the Eustachian Tube, thus causing deafness, is subdued more easily. So. from now on. Doctor Copeland's treatment will have the wonderful benefits of nature's help. Instead of the trying Influences ot her opposition, as it has had during ths harsh Winter and Spring months. Dur ing the Winter and early Spring the In fluence of the wonderful medication finds constant opposition to its work In open ing up the Inflamed and, exposed passages leading from the throat to tho Inner ear. Hence, one month of treatment during tha Summer i3 worth at least two months la the Winter. Mr. J. Martin, Oregon City, Or.i When I began treatment at the Copeland Institute I had little hopes of a cure. My stomach and bowels were in a terrible condition. I had diarrhoea, with awful cramp-like pains. Food did not digest, but caused bloating, smd great distress. I had lost 35 pounds. I had been treated by no less than 10 physicians, but they could do nothing for me. Upon the advice of friends, I placed myself under treatment with Drs. Cope land and Montgomery. I am always pleased to praise these physicians for their excellent and successful treatment of my case. They cured me. HOME TREATMENT. Doctor Copeland requests all who aro ailing, all -who feel a gradual weakening or all who realize that their health Is belns undermined by some unknown complaint, to cut out this slip, mark the questions that apply to your caso. and he will diagnose your case for you. "I "Is your nose stopped up?" "Do you Bleep with mouth wid open?" "Is there pain in front of "head?" "I your throat dry or aors?" "Have you a bad taste in ths morning?" "Do you cough?" "Do you cough worse at nlghtf "Is your tongus coated?" "Is your appetite failing?" Is there pain after eatinr?" "Are you light-headed?" "When you get up suddenly ar you dlsxy?" "Do you have h.ot flashes?" "Do you have liver marks?" "Do your kidneys trouble you7" "Do you have pain in back or under shoulder-blades?" "Do you wake up tired and out ot sorts?" "Are you losing flesh?" "Is your strength falling? For this Doctor Copland's -services are free' It means no charge will be made, not a pnny will bo received. It means no promises to pay no future obligation Is Implied or demanded. It mans what it says. To one and all It is un equlocally and absolutely free. Dr. Copelantfj Book Fret to AIL and Washington J. H. MONTGOMERY, M. D. Eraxnoa-Tuesdays and Fridays. SUKDAYS r ram XO A. 31. to X2 31. professional gambler to succeed. Thla is much less than the capital formerly required to bank a faro game. In the old: days there were many banks going here that had a stake of from $23,000 to $50,000 "behind them. Some had. four .and five times $50,000. Perhaps the fact that so insignificant a capital is required to bank; roulette makes that game popular with gambling-house keepers. ,"' "Most of our heavy orders for tools come, from the West, and are given through commls3ion-houses which are now recognized agents. They are the wall be tween tho gambler and tho manufacturer of cabinet furniture, much to the relief of the latter. These commission-houses pay the manufacturer his money, and it Is Invariably spot cash, and collect from the gambler in advance. They never lose." More British Troops Go Inc. HONG KONG. June 13. Orders have been Issued to the contingent of British. troops assembled here for service in tho north to sail for Tien Tsin on June 14. The steamer Nation has been chartered to convey S00 troops. She 13 being fitted: 1 by the artificers of the Terrible. Tne troops today drew their field equipment. mn Me CMS, Net Cores' SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, 6A ()!' JirT i .-V.w J A--- f . .itjL.