THE MOKtflJSTtf OKEGCXNlAiS', TUESDAY, DECEjIBEk ll, 190U. SALISBURY FAMILY Charge of Nepotism Raised in House of Commons, THE REPLY MADE BY BALFOUR Confidence of the Country In tlie Premier Suotto In the Recent Election Ftiture of Irish Prisoners. LONDON, Dec. 10. In the House of Commons today, replying to a question on tho subject, the under-secretary of the Foreign office. Lord Cranborne, said the government had been notified that the present disposition of the troops of the allies on the Shan Hal Kwan railway was of a purely temporary character. The government, he added, was watching British interests. Lord Cranborne also eald the replies of the powers to the In vitation to adhere to the Anglo-German agreement would be promptly presented to Parliament. After some desultory discussion Joseph "Walton, Radical, withdrew his amend ment offered Friday last, to the address, and G. C. T. Bartley, Conservative, moved an amendment to the address, asking the House to express regret at the fact that Lord Salisbury had recommended so many of his own family to offices under the government. One-fifth of the Cabinet members, Mr. Bartley said, were of the same family. Sons would obey their fathers, and sons-in-law and nephews would yield to the same Influence. Such conditions precluded an Independent In quiry into the affairs in South Africa, and were calculated to impair the ef ficiency of the public service and diminish the chances of reform in the system of national defense. The same canker worm of nepotism had entered the army and navy, and It was the general opinion that many of the disasters in South Af rica were traceable to officers who had obtained their commissions by family ln liuencc. "When the Premier's nephew rose to re ply, the House was filled with expecta tion. Mr. Balfcur said the unhappy acci dent of birth ought not to be a bar to pub lic service. There was only one member of Lord Salisbury's family in the present government who was not in the list Mr. Bartley, he added, had not shown that the appointees complained of were in capable, while the country, at the recont election, had shown confidence that thb Premier would carry out with ability and integrity his thankless, heart-breaking task. The amendment was lost by a vote of 230 to 128. Replying to Mr. Healy, Nationalist, who asked whether the Irish-American and Irish prisoners captured In the fights with the Boers could not be permitted to return to their homes, J. Powell Will lams, financial secretary to the War Of fice In the late administration, but now a plain member of the House of Commons, said prisoners of Irish nationality could not be treated differently from others. D. Lloyd George, Radical, brought to gether a series of accusations against Mr. Chamberlain that had been figuring In the newspapers, and moved that no member of the government ought to have a direct or Indirect Interest In concerns competing for government contracts. He pointed out that the Secretary of State for the Colonies held 6500 shares and other ijnembars of his family X0O0 shares. In the Birmingham trust, which, In turn, was a shareowner In the Tubes Limited, making ' 10,000 a year out of government con tracts. He asserted also that Mr. Cham berlain and his relatives held shares worth 230.000 to 250,000 in the Eldott Metal Company, contractors to the ad miralty, and shares valued at 250.000 In Klnoch's Dynamite Company, contractors to the War Office. After enumerating other companies In which tne Chamber lain family, he asserted, had interests, Mr. George declared that he was not at tacking the private character of the Min ister, but had raised the matter because "this case might be used as a precedent later to justify occupation." After various speeches for and against the resolution, Mr. Chamberlain replied: "It is my personal honor that is In volved In this question." he said, "and 1 think it hard, after 25 years of life In the full lisht of Parliament, to have to stand up and explain that I am not a scandalous thief. These attacks are mon strous and absurd. I took no notice of the charges during the election, although there had been a conspiracy of Insinua tion. I had been charged with fattening on the profits of a war I had provoked. "Of all the companies mentioned I hold shares in two. My relations intend to take legal proceedings and the public will see how these charges will be dealt with by the courts. My relations are all business men, and have had to make their own fortunes. I come of a family which boasts nothing of distinguished birth or Inherited wealth, but has an unbroken record for nearly two centuries of un stained commercial intcgrityi Never dur ing the "whole course of my political ca reer have I been asked to use my influ ence to secure pecuniary gain for myself or my own relations." Proceeding to explain his connection with the two companies, Mr. Chamberlain said he had Joined the Colombo Company 23 years ago. Its shares had never been quoted on the stock exchange. The con tract to build huts for Boer prisoners in Ceylon was given to the Colombo Com pany on the responsibility of the local government without any communication with himself. As far as the Birmingham Trust was concerned, he said he knew rothing whatever of Its investments, al though he had recently ascertained that there was a trlninc Investment In the Tubea, limited, since his brother man aged the business of that organization, tut the company's small business with the Admiralty had decreased. After hav ing made further explanations of a simi lar kind. Mr. Chamberlain exclaimed, amid Ministerial cheers: "it is not hard to have to deal with such rubbish as this. When all Is reckoned up, perhaps my Indirect Interest In gov ernment contracts Is a few pounds or -even several shillings. And yet the Hour of Commons Is called upon to pass a sol emn resolution which will not strike, but will be a self-denying ordinance for many members who do not anticipate that re sult." In an eloquent preoration, the Colonial Secretary declared that the attacks had not Injured him, but had gfren pain to a number of private individuals. Those who had made them, he asserted, had intro duced into public life unworthy meth ods, and had made it more difficult for honorable and sensitive men to serve the country. He was loudly cheered as he resumed his seat. His son, Justin Chamberlain, Financial Secretary to the Treasury Department, followed with similar denials. R. B. Hal dane. Radical, and others, spoke, after which Lloyd George's motion, which was offered as an amendment to the address, was- rejected by a vote of 269 to 12T. Mr. Balfour, the Government lender, then moved the closure, which was carried by 253 votes against IS. and the address to the throne was adopted by 263 votes against 23. It has been long since the House has experienced a sitting of such intense per sonal character, and during both debates the chamber was crowded. Nothing really new either in the attack or the defense -was elicited during the debate on the amendment proposed by George, but th House was painfully and almost dramatic ally absorbed, Mr, Chamberlain, by nar rowing the Issue to a vindication of his personal honor, and Ignoring the ground that a Minister should avoid the causes even of suspicion, made a masterly speech. It was a triumphant defense, with an occasional emotional outburst, as when he disclaimed aristocratic de scent for his family. After Sir Campbell Bannerman and Mr. Haldane had spoken briefly In support of the amendment. Mr. Balfour followed with a warm and gen erous defense of a "Minister so pitilessly traduced, but who, I believe, never stood higher in the opinion of the country." Tha Conservatives cheered wildly. For the opinion of the public on th question. It Is not even necessary to con sult the Liberal papers. The Conserva tive Standard approves the verdict of Parliament, but put the matter In a nut shell thus: "We could have wished that Lord Salisbury had been able to obtain more talent outside of his family circle, and that Mr. Chamberlain held no shares In any public company to which govern ment contracts are given." WHY KRUGER WAS SNUBBED. Connt von Bulovr's Statement In the German Reichstag1. BERLIN. Dec. 10. In the Reichstag to day the Imperial Chancellor, Count von Bulow, replying to a question on the sub ject of Mr. Kruger's failure to be re ceived by Emperor "William, said the gov ernment did all in Its power to ward off war and left the two republics In no doubt as to the state of affairs In Europe and as to German neutrality. When, In 1SS0, the question of arbitration seemed not alto gether excluded, the government recom mended it to Mr. Kruger. He thought the time had not yet come. "When Mr. Kruger later sought Intervention, his feelings were too highly inflated for the Dutch and German Governments. For the German Government, It was lost time to give advice. Germany was con vinced that any step or a great power at that moment would lead to no re sults. "There was no use for us," said the Chancellor, "to pinch our fingers between the dcor and the hinge." The Chancel lor added that when the suggestion of mediation was made to Great Britain by the United States In a quiet, gener ally worded inquiry, it was rejected offi cially and categorically. Intervention might have led to war. The Chancellor described the reply of M. Delcasse, the French Minister of For eign Affairs, to Mr. Kruger, as: "France will In no case take the initiative, but would not oppose it when certain eventu alities became known, provided they are calculated to serve Prencn interests." The Chancellor thereupon remarked that he could not have dealt with the situa tion better himself. Official recognition to Mr. Kruger in Germany, he pointed out, would have displaced International relations and served no purpose of Mr. Kruger or of Germany. Germany was not bound to Great Britain by a hair's breadth more than Great Britain was bound to Germany. But to act the Don Quixote against Great Britain would be a piece of folly for which he would not be responsible. Although the Kruger matter will be taken up again in the Reichstag, Count Bulow's speech, evidently prepared with great care, was so overwhelming In its array of powerful facts that it amounted to a sweeping victory over the entire op position. So fnr as German politics go, the incident Is closed. The budget committee of the Reichstag has adopted a resolution that the Chi nese expeditionary corps must be dis solved after it has finished its duty in China. ' No Hope for Krneer. LONDON, Dec. 11. "Dr. Leyds and his friends are spreading a report, says the Amsterdam correspondent of the Dally Mall, "that Queen "Wllhelmlna will Inter vene after her marriage. This Is meant to blind the public to the real facts, Which are that he wrote personally to every European' ruler on Mr. Kruger's arrival in Europe, and from two countries at least, France and Russia, received con ditional promises of help in the direction of intervention, but the plan failed In Berlin." Kruprer's Movement. THE HAGUE, Dec 10. Mr. Kruger to day received a deputation from the Alt deutscher Veenband, and thanked his "German brothers" for their token of sympathy. Later Mr. Kruger returned the foreljm Minister's visit. LORD ROBERTS AT THE CAPE. , Ofllclal Reception And Presentation of a Sword. CAPE TOWN. Dec 10. The official re ception tendered to Lord Roberts here today, with the presentation of the ad dresses and the sword of honor, was a magnificent spectacle, and was witnessed by 25,000 people. The ceremony began with a luncheon at Good Hope Hotel, where Lord Roberts made a speech, in the, course of which he expressed the ut most confidence in Lord Kitchener, and paid a high tribute to the services of Sir Alfred Mllner. The open-air function followed in the principal square of the city, which was splendidly decorated. The Mayor of Cape Town presented the sword amid a" scene of tremendous enthusiasm. Sir Alfred Mllner, who was present, re ceived a great ovation. Representatives of all the officers of the colonies joined in a procession from the town hall to the square, which was accompanied by a tre mendous roar of cheers, Indies throwing flowers from windows and balconies. After the presentation of the sword and casket .subscribed for by 10.000 Cape Colo nists. Lord Roberts presented to a num ber of troopers distinguished service med als and other decorations. This evening the streets were splendidly illuminated with electrical devices and Chinese lan terns. Transpirencies of the popular Generals were displayed, and an enormous crowd of cheering people filled the prin cipal thoroughfares. The day's celebra tion came to an end with a military tattoo and fireworks. Maud Gonne Suppressed. LIVERPOOL. Dec 10. The pro-Boer meeting called for this evening, at which Miss Maud Gonne was to preside, was prohibited by the police. Despite the warning, however, she endeavored to ad dress an open-air assemblage In the Irish quarter of the city, but the police Inter fered and dispersed the gathering. C&nndlans at Liverpool. LIVERPOOL. Dec 10. The returning members of the Royal Canadian regiment, which left London this morning, have ar rived here. They received ovations from large crowds, and were entertained at lunch by the Lord Mayor, Arthur Cros thwaite, and the corporation of Liver pool. Rumor of a Battle In Africa. LONDON, Dec 10. The Evening Stand ard, which has special sources of infor mation, says this evening that a great battle between the British forces under General Knox and the Boers under Gen eral Dewet is going on. HOLLAND AND PORTUGAL.- The Ministers of the Trro Countries Are Coins; Home. THE HAGUE. Dec 10. The Portuguese Minister to the Netherlands, Count de Selir, has started for Lisbon, and the Dutch Minister to Portugal, Baron von Heckercn. Is expected here from Lisbon this evening. Count van Balynt, in the Second Chamber, today notified the For eign Minister that he would interpellate the government tomorrow on the tension between the Netherlands and Portugal. Chester at Sultan's Dinner. CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec 10. A dinner was given at the Yildlz palace tonight In honor of the officers of -the United States battle-ship Kentucky, now at Smyrna, previous to which the United States Charge d'Affalres, Lloyd C. Grlscom, in troduced the officers to the Sultan. The Grand Vizier and other dignitaries were present at the dinner. Subsequently Mr. Grlscom and Captain Chester were re ceived In private audience by the Sultan, who afterward received the other offi cers and addressed to them a few gra cious words Hnrderer Nordlund Beheaded. VESTERAAS, Sweden, Dec 10. Philip Nordlund, who May 17 last, as the steam er Prins Carl, on which he was a pas senger, was passing Qulcksund, murdered seven men and wounded five others, a woman and a boy, subsequently escaping in a boat to Koping, and who was con victed and sentenced to death in June last, was beheaded today. The con demned man chanted a psalm as he laid his head upon the block. Lady Beresford's Jointure. LONDON, Dec. 10. The Appeal Court has dismissed the appeal of the Duke of Marlborough and has confirmed the de cislor of Judge Byrne In the chancery di vision of the High Court of Justice which gave Lillian, Duchess of Marlborough (formerly Mrs. Louise Hamersley, of New York, and now Lady "William Beresford), a Jointure of 1500 yearly. Picquart Protests Aaralnst Amnesty. PARIS, Dec 10. Colonel Picquart, who was so prominently identified with the Dreyfus case, has addressed a memorial to the Chamber of Deputies protesting against the amnesty bill, which, he says, will Include htm "among the forgers and utterers of forgeries who will profit by amnesty?' Indian Gold for London. CALCUTTA, Dec 10. Half a million In gold was shipped to London December S for the payment of sliver purchased for the coinage of rupees. The total pur chases for this account since February is J00,000. The Cxars Condition. LTVADIA, Dec 10. The Czar's physi cians issued the following bulletin this morning: "The Czar's sleep and appetite are very good. His temperature and pulse are normal." Kllngr Oscar Is Not "Well. LONDON, Dec 10. "The condition of the King of Sweden," says the Copen hagen correspondent of the Dally Tele graph, "has Improved lately, but It Is still serious." CONSOLIDATION OF B. & 0. Stockholders Elect Directors and They Choose New Officers. CINCINNATI, O,, Dec 10. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Balti more & Ohio Southwestern Railway today elected the following directors: Edwin R. Bacon. New York; Samuel M. Greene, Cincinnati; "William Solomon, New York; John V. Cowen, Baltimore; Otto M. Kahn, New York; James McCrea, Pittsburg; Frank "W. Tracey, Springfield, 111.; J. G. Schmldlapp, Cincinnati; H. Clay Pierce, SL Louis. The directors elected the fol. lowing officers: Edwin R. Bacon, presi dent; "William M. Greene, vice-president and general manager; George F. May, secretary; "William E. Jones, treasurer and assistant secretary. The lease to the Baltimore & Ohio of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail way was consummated. Under this lease Mr. Greene becomes third vice-president of the Baltimore & Ohio, as well as vice president and general manager of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern. This practically completes the plan of consol idation which originated several years ago, although the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern still retains its corporate existence. The general offices remain :a Cincinnati. TRANSCONTINENTAL RATES. "Western Joblir Utnj. a. Tariff. NEW YORK, Dec 10. Representatives from commercial Interests of various sec tions of the country, principally from the Pacific Coast. "Western and Eastern States, will appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission at a bearing to consider the matter of transcontinental rates and the concessions In such rates now being sought by Middle "Western Jobbers, chiefly grocery and hardware firms. For some time past strong efforts have been made by these Interests, and several conferences with the railroads have been held to have the latter adopt a system of graded rates. If these efforts are successful Pacific Coast rates under the plan proposed, would always be high er from New York to San Francisco- than to San Francisco from any point west of New York. Eastern jobbing Interests are naturally working hard to prevent the establishment of such a system. They will be represented at the hearing today and J. M. Langley, of th Merchants' As sociation, will appear In behalf of the New York shipping Interests represented by the members of that organization. The Western people are advocating graded rates, that Is, if a rate from New York to San Francisco happens to be $1 per 100 pounds, they contend that the rate from Pittsburg on the same goods should be approximately SO cents: from Chicago, 80 cents; from Mississippi River, 75 cents, and from Missouri River, 70 cents per 100 pounds, notwithstanding the fact that the rate from New York is a forced rate and not a rata that Is the result of normal conditions voluntarily established. LOOKING TO THE PACIFIC. Inherent Strength and Opportunities in the Orient Attract Many. R. C Judson. Industrial agent of the O. R. & N., arrived home yesterday from the East. He ate Thanksgiving tur key In Omaha where he had a family re union, the first for several years. "While in the East this time he was surprised at the growing Interest In the Pacific Northwest. The whole country appears to have faced about and the Pacific has taken the place of the Atlantic in gen eral Interest. It is no trouble at all to get an audience to hear about this Coast, Mr. Judson says; Indeed, he was kept so busy giving Information to eager peo ple that his time for other affairs was seriously reduced and he finally had to break away and come home. A great many people of means have their faces set towards Oregon, and many of them business men and manufacturers. Faith In the Pacific Coast, because of Its own Inherent attractions and Its opportuni ties across the ocean, is strong, and Port land Is looked upon as a favorite point. Mr. Judson was reticent as to the result of his trip but he wore a smile of serene satisfaction. AGAIN PEACE ON THE SNAKE. The Hannaford "Withdrawn Frem Competition "With O. R. &. X. LEW1STON, Idaho. Dec 10. As the re sult of the presence here of "W. G. Pearce, assistant to President Mellen. of the Northern Pacific the announcement la authorized tonight that the steamer Han naford will be withdrawn from compe tltlcn on the Snake River with the O. R. & N. The Hannaford made three trip from Lewiston to Snake River points and brought back 7000 sacks of wheat which were delivered to the Northern Pacific It is understood that 100,000 sacks along the river had been contracted for by the Northern Pacific operators. Agent Ket tenbach, or the steamer, said tonight the trips were entirely successful but the boat drew too much water. It is said the Hannaford was put In service here In or der to secure a concession from the O. R. & N. elsewhere and that this bad been accomplished. THE SIX-DAY CYCLE RACE PIERCE LED AT THE BOOTH MILE, MAKING A NEW RECORD. Several of the Contestants Forced to Give Up Baseball Magnates' Meetiasr Tarf Events. NEW YORK, Dec U. The second day of the six-day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden started at midnight with nine teams of the 14 who first began the contest still on the track and whirl ing around the Garden miles ahead of the record. The men are maintaining a fright ful average of speed. Pierce led at the 500th mile, which he completed at 11:18 o'clock? He established a new record. At i o'clock this morning, during a burst of speed, the pace for which was set by Hnrry Elkes, the riders made rings about Miller, and when he was relieved at 4:11 by Walthouer, his team mate, he had lost four laps. At 5 o'clock, Miller and "Walthour were last In the team race, due to the ex-champlon's slow riding. Mil ler's stomach failed him, and at 6 o'clock he said his eye was finished, Walthour was willing to go ahead, but as there are no Individual prizes, he was forced' to quit. At 6:45 o'clock Pierce's handlebar was btnt, and he fell. Dubois, who followed, tumbled over him. and Albert also went Into the mix-up, making It a rather bad affair. Albert had his knees scratched, while Dubois sustained a contused shoul der. The accidents lost the men several laps, but, according to the rules, they were allowed to lose but one lap after meeting with an accident. Harry Elkes was In the lead by a few feet at 4 o'clock, and covered the first century at 4:10. He was followed by Gougoltz a fraction of a second later, and Pierce was close behind the French man. Elkes had burst three tires during the morning, but had not lost any time, due to the alertness of his partner. Mc Farland, who was always on hand for In stant relief Gougoltz finished 150 miles at 6:24 A. M., being only a wheel in front of Elkes and McEachem. None of the men were allowed to ride on the track more than 12 hours In any day, but the two men in each team may relieve one another at any time that suits them. About 2:30 o'clock P. M., Albert left the track, but was not relieved by Bleecker. Albert was fresh enough when he left the track, but as Bleecker came down the steps from his training-room he collapsed, and the team had to give up the contest. Bleecker was sent In an ambulance to Bellevue Hospital. When asked regard ing a statement that Bleecker's collapse was due to having swallowed ammonia by mistake, Albert said that he was not aware that anything of the kind had hap pened. He said they were both in the habit of rubbing their faces with a sponge dipped in ammonia, and that Bleecker might have swallowed some in that way. NEW YORK, Dec 1L The score at 2 A M. was: Miles. Laps. Elkes and McFarland 547 7 SIman- and Gougoltz 547 7 Pierce and MacEachern 547 7 Turvllle and Glmm 547 4 Waller and Stinson 547 4 Babcock and Aronson 547 3 Fisher and Frederick 547 2 Klser and Ryser 546 9 Muller and Accoutrler 537 6 ONLY FEARS HERRESHOFF. LIpton's Opinion of Lawson's Pro posal. NEW YORK. Dec 10. A dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser from London says that Sir Thomas Lipton, when In formed of Thomas Lawson's announce ment that he Is determined to build a cup-defender, said.: . "Let them all come. I fear but one man that magician, Herreshoff. If he were out of the way, I assure you the Stars and Stripes would not be waving so high, and that cup would long since have changed hands. Boston naturally wants to get a chance In the cup races. I cer tainly would not object If she did try to defend the cup. The New York Yacht Club committee can pick any boat they please. I have definitely to select my boats months- In advance. They don't have to name the defender until a week before sailing, so It's purely an American matter for the New York club to decide. Personally, I fall to see why the club need build a" new boat. Certainly they never heard me complain that the Columbia ran too slow. "But. seriously, Herreshoff Is the one man that I. am after. He Is, I repeat, a magician In the designing and building of yachts. I would be interested to know something about the plans of Mr. Law son. While I believe Herreshoff can turn out tne best boats In America, there Is still a possibility that some freak will be constructed which will beat the Columbia. But Lawson's energy In the game is a healthy sign. It shows great growing in terest in yachting. "The work will proceed now on Sham rock n. Watson Is giving all his time to the pushing of the construction. Who ever the mysterious yacht building In Glasgow may belong to, you may posi tively say that she is not mine, nor Is she a possible cup-challenger, for she will not be as fast as Shamrock II. Nor Is she the Prince of Wales' boat. My per sonal opinion is that she is being built for the Kaiser." THE DAY'S RACES. Races at Oakland. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10. Favorites again went down to defeat at Oakland today, only one first choice getting home in front. The weather wa3 fine, and the track fast. The defeat of Rolling Boer. a two-to-flve favorite, was the surprise of the day. He had no speed, and finished out side the money. Trainer Hildreth told .the judges that extra work given the colt yesterday might have hurt him. The re sults were: Five and a half furlongs Alice Dough erty won. Anjou second, MacGyle, third; time, 1:07. , Six furlongs Seide won. Maresa pecond. Rollick third; time. 1:14. Futurity course Dangerous Maid won. Grafter second. Novla third; time, 1:10. Seven furlongs Headwater won, Hercu lean second, Horton third; time. 1:27. Mile and an eighth. selling Essence won, Torsida second. Opponent third; time. 1:54. Mile and 50 yards Edgardo won. Cas take second. Vohlcer third: time. 1:44. Races at Nevr Orleans. NEW ORLEANS. Dec 10. Weather, fine; track, fact- The summaries were: Six and a half furlongs Egallte won. Good Night second, Star Cotton third; time. 1:23. Five and a half furlongs Tonlcum won. Colonel Ballentyne second. Bluff third: time, 1:08. Mile and three-eighths, selling Major Manslr won. Monk Wayman second. Ad metus third; time, 2:23. t Mile handicap Alex won. General Mart gary second. Chorus Boy third; time. 1:42. Seven furlongs Eight Bells won. Quav er second, Rodd third; time, 1:30. Seven furlongs, selling Uterp won. Re ducer second. Tragedy third; time. 1:29. Great Fnturitr of 1003. NEW YORK, Dec 10. The richest turf prize ever offered in this country will probably De the Futurity of 1903. to be run at the Autumn meeting at Sheepshead Bay. The Coney Island Jockey Club has announced that the estimated value of the race will be 575.000. Ever since the first running of the Futurity In 18S8 it has been the most valuable race in a pecu niary sense on the American turf, and it has always attracted widespread interest not only on account of Its money valua tion, but owing to bringing together soirie of the best fleet-footed thoroughbreds of TESTED BY TIME IT IS BY THE NATURAL LAW THAT THE COPELAND PRACTICE SURVIVES ALL OTHER METHODS. Endures While Others Pass Away That Which Is Best and Which Is of Greatest Service to Mankind Abides ' : Always. . The wonder that seven years ago fol lowed the presentation of such cures as these in manifold forms of serious disease and sickness, by the Copeland treatment, has passed away. The wonder that fol lowed the presentation of such cures as these in deafness, under the Copeland discovery, has in a great measure passed away. In the place of this wonder there is now that which abides and will always abide tho everlasting faith of the people. The people know the skill and truth of this practice, and of the physicians It includes. They know that the cures published In these columns are real cures of real peo pleof persons living in this community and surrounding territory; grateful and truthful people, who may be seen and In quired of. In such unreserved measure has this faith of the people been given to this practice that It Is the wonder of the med ical world. Without any sensational feat ures It has steadily grown and Is today numerically greater than seven years ago, the time of its earliest work in this com munity; greater than seven years ago, when the most intense public interest was aroused by the announcement of the Dis covery of the Cure for Catarrh. It has that quality stronger than sudden popu larity; the quality of abiding faith. It has survived all competition in similar methods. It has triumphed over every kind of method to reach the sick. Why? Because, the truth always survives. It is the natural law of things. The best always survives; that which is of service to mankind always survives. HOME TREATMENT. Doctor Copeland requests all who are ailing, all who feel a gradual weakening, or all who realize that their health Is belnc undermined by some unknown complaint, to cut out this slip, mark the question that applies to your case, and he will diagnose your case for you. "In your nose stopped up?" "Do you sleep vrith month Trifle open!" "Is there pain in front of head.;" "Is your throat dry or sore?" "Have yon a had taste la the morning-f" "Do you cougrh?" "Do you conga rrorse at nlKht?" "Is your tongue coated?" "Is your appetite falllnsr?" "Is there pain after eating?" "Arc you Hcht-hended?" ""When you get up suddenly are yon dizzy?" "Do you have hot flashes?" "Do you have liver marks?" "Do your kidneys trouble you?" "Do you have pain in back or under shoulder-blades?" "Do you Tralce up tired and eat of sorts?" "Are you losing flesh?" "Is your strength failing?7' the country. It Is for 2-year-olds, and the distance of the race has always been 170 feet less than six furlongs. The Winner of the first running, of the race was Proctor Knott, and the value of the struggle for the honors that year was $40,000. In 1SS9, the following year, the value of the race was $34,550, and the winner was Chaos. The race was won a year later by Potomac, and the cash valuation of the contest was $57,675. The winner of the race In subsequent years and the value of the race each year was as follows: 1S91 His Highness, value $61,675. 1S92 Morello, value $40,500. 1S33 Domino, value $4D,350. 1S94 The Butterflies, value. $45,670. 1S95 Requital, value $53,100. 1806 Ogden, value $44,290. 1837 t'AIouette. value $34,290. 1898 Martimas, value $37,130. 1S99 -Chacornac. value $30,990. 1900 Bally Hoo Bey, value $33,790. Lenp;ne Magnate' Meeting. NEW YORK. Dec 10 With another possible baseball war staring them In the face, the National League magnates en tered upon their annual Winter meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel tonight.' Tha board of arbitration went into session at 9 o'clock, with President Young A. H. Zedln, John T. Brush, John L Rogers, James Hart and F. De Haas Roblson present. Mr. Roblson and Mr. Brush are so sick that they may not be able to re main to the end of the meeting. Mr. Roblson has inflammatory rheumatism, which nearly cost him his sight. The American League Ib clamoring for equal recognition with the parent body, threat ening. In case of refusal, to Invade Na tional League territory. A number of the magnates are seeking to oust President N. E. Young, who said tonight that he had no Idea of resigning. John McGraw has cast his lot with the American League, and will manage the Baltimore team of that organization. Rooney Gets Decision Over Pons. CHICAGO, Dec 10. The Graeco-Roman wrestling match at the Coliseum tonight, between John J. Rooney, the "Giant Grlpman," and Paul Pons, of France, ended In Rooney being declared the wln nor, because he refused to go on after losing a fall on a foul. A Contest at Louisville. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec 10. Dave Sul livan, of New York, got the decision on a foul over Tim Callahan, of Philadelphia, In the 18th round of what was to have been a 20-round bout before the new Southern Athletic Club, tonight. Amateur Billiard Championship. NEW YORK, Dec. 10. In the amateur billiard championship tournament this af ternoon, J. A. Hendrick defeated William Paige. 300 to- 214. Tonight C. S. Schmitt defeated Frank Billlter, 300 to 193. BLAINE EXTRADITION TREATY Supreme Court "Will Pass en Its Constitutionality. CHICAGO, Dec 10. The question of the constitutionality of the Blaine extradition treaty between Great Britain and the United States, signed by representatives, of the two governments in 1SS9, and which It Is assorted, has never been passed upon, is to be brought before the United States Supreme Court In the case of Fred Lee Rice. Frank Rutledge and Thomas Jones, who were arrested In Chi cago last June, on the request of the Canadian authorities, charged with being fugitives from Justice. The specific charges against the three men Included complicity In several bank robberies In Toronto and other Canadian cities., Pres ident McKInley Issued a warrant for the requisition of the three men, but action was prevented by a writ of supersedeas. Issued Dy Judse Kohlsaat, of the Unltea States District Court, and since last June the men have been confined in the County Jail. Next Monday attorneys represent ing the prisoners and the British Consul will appear before the Supreme Court at Washington, and ball for the prisoners will be asked pending the consideration of the Blaine treaty. Attorneys for the British Consul will move to dismiss the CATARRH 15 YEARS CURED BY THE COPELAND SPECIALISTS. Mr. W. H. Patterson, City Pound master, address 530 Market street, Port landI have been a sufferer from that dread disease, catarrh of .head and throat, for la years. My head was con tinually stopped up, so much so that most of the time I had to breath through my mouth. There was a steady dripping of mucus into the throat, which caused a hacking cough, and kept me hawking and spitting. I would have to get up two or three times during the night to get rid of it, which made good, sound rest out of the question. There was a bad taste in my mouth and my breath was awful. My voice was very weak At times it failed me altogether, making it difficult to speak or use my voice. All this was very annoying to me, and I was continually trying some kind of pat ent medicine or "Catarrh Cure," but got no relief, and, like many others, came to Wmwfi Mr. XV. H. Patterson, City Foundmas ter, 530 Market Street, Portland. the conclusion there was no cure for ca tarrh. Within the last year or two my Btomach became Involved and my condi tion was sdon so serious that I felt I must do something. I had heard a good deal about the Copeland physicians, and so placed myself under treatment with them. Everything I ate caused great dis tress and my stomach was sore and ten der. felt miserable, without life or am bition. All this was soon changed, for 1 began to improve almost from the start, and now feel SO per cent better. I have gained 15 pounds and feel so well that I can cheerfully recommend the Copeland treatment to all who suffer as I did. appeal or advance the case to an imme diate hearing. The case is regarded as one of great Importance, not only in this country, but in the Queen's domain, as an opinion from the Supreme Court will be regarded as settling the mode of procedure to be adopted by the extradition Commissioners in internal extradition cases. Should ball be refused the prisoners they will remain in jail here for a year before the case is passed upon. It was in the cell of Fred Rice that a revolver was found concealed In a basket of grapes some three weeks ago, and since that time the men have been closely watched. MARCUS DALY'S BROTHER. Surprising; Discovery Made by a South Dakota Minister. HOT SPRINGS. S. D., Dec. 10.Rer. P. Daly, who has been a member of the Sol diers' Home of this place for the past four years, was reading the biography of the late Marcus Daly yesterday, and, to his great surprise, discovered that they were brothers. Rev. Mr. Daly knew he had a brother Marcus, but they were sep arated when very young, their family be ing poor. He says he had often read of the multi-millionaire Daly, but never for a moment thought it was his little brother who left home ragged and penniless. He is a devout Christian, belonging to the Free Methodist Church, which he has served as pastor In Eastern places. Ha had never corresponded with his brother, nor heard a word from him, and supposed him dead long ago. A Cowboy Carnival. PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 10. The third annual cowboy and Indian carnival opened today with a great parade of vaqueros, red men and Chinese. After the parade, in a wild dash through the streets, an Indian was thrown from his horse and. fatally trampled under foot. This afternoon was devoted to Wild West sports, and this evening Mrs. H. W. Pratt was crowned Queen of the carnival. The festivities will last all the week. Bar Association Overdid It. HAVANA, Dec. 10. General Wood today severed the official connection of the Ha vana Bar Association with the govern ment. In consequence of the action of the association yesterday in electing to the Board of Governors five. Judges who had been removed for dishonor. President Opened an Exposition. WASHINGTON. Dec 10. The President dined this evening with Justice Harlan, of the Supreme Court, and after his re turn to the White House He touched the button which formally opened the terri torial exposition at Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Pullman Denies It. HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Dec 10. The ru mor that Mrs. George M. Pullman is soon to wed Mr. Barry, the New York artist, was denied by her .tonight. "Though Mr. Where's Father? I He's gone for the doctor the baby bis the croup. Don't be left alone in this ay again. The next time he goes down town ask him to boy a bottle of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Then the moment you hear that hol low, barking cough give a dose of it. Relief is prompt. Al ways keep it in the' house. Threa sizes :23c, enough for an ordinary cold ;SCc Just right for asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness, -whooplnjr-coujch, hard colds; $IM, most economical for chronic cases. CATARRH OF HEAD AND THROAT CURED. Cleve Parrlsh, son of Mr. E. E. Parrlsh. of Albany, Or., Is a, bright boy of 16. In speaking of his trouble bi3 mother said: "We first noticed that Cleve had ca tarrh about four years ago. The most noticeable symptom was a complete clos ing up of the nostrils. He could not breathe through his nose at all. breath ing through hl3 mouth entirely. This ne cessitated keeping his mouth open, giving him. a stupid and dull appearance. Thero was a foul discharge from the nose, and his breath was very offensive, making it very disagreeable to go near him. His throat was red and Inflamed, and when he had a cold the tonsils would swell and almost fill his throat. "His entire system, seemed Impregnated with the catarrhal poison, and this added to the fact that he was never able to fill his lungs with good fresh air, told terribly on his general health. He had no appetite and was without spirit or life. He was so puny and weakly that we elt greatly alarmed over his condition, fearing that he was going into consump tion. "His grandfather and other relatives had been successfully treated by the Cope land physicians, and urged us to place him under their care. We did so, -with the most happy results, for he is now entirely well. He has no sign of catarrh now. Any one to look at him could hardly be lieve that he Is the same boy we took up to the Copeland Institute but & short time ago." CONSULTATION FREE. DR. COPELAND'S BOOK FREE TO ALL Tie Copeland Medical Institute IKE DEKUfc THIRD AND WAmWIW W. H. COPELAND, M. D. JT. H. MONTGOMERY, M. D. OFFICE HOURS From O A. M. to 12 M.j from 1 to 5 P. M. EVENDXGS Tuesdays and Fridays. SUNDAY Frem 10 A. M. to 12 M. Barry was always a friend of the family," Mrs. Pullman said, "I cannot see why my name should be coupled with his In this respect. I want the matter denied in toto, and with as few words as possible." SOLD UNDER FALSE PRETENSES San Francisco Swindlers Sell Scrub Apples as Oregon Product. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 6. To the Ed itor.) I simply write this to make a kick, as I have noticed in several instances wagons on the street selling apples marked "Oregon apples." These apples slander Oregon. It Is an outrage on Ore gon apples, in fact. Such apples as I noted selling on the streets here marked "Oregon" are only used for cider or hog feed in Oregon, and It actually made me feel angry to see such refuse put up as coming from Oregon. We let the hogs eat better fruit this year on my farm, near Gresham. I think these scrub ap ples these fellows are selling for Oregon apples come from the foothills of Califor nia. I called the attention of several per sona to these apples who knew Oregon fruit, and they said It was nothing more than a swindle to put such culllngs on the market and use the popular name of Ore gon to create a demand. DR. E3SSLER. ' New Baseball Leagne. DETROIT, Dec. 10. A new baseball league has been organized, of which Ban Johnson, president of the American League, is president, says the Evening News. The following cities will make up the circuit: Detroit, Grand Rapids, To ledo, Louisville, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Kansas City and either Indianapolis or Buffalo. - il jit Smallpox In, Lima. LIMA, Peru, Dec. 10. Cases of small pox have been found frequently In Lima, and the public is alarmed, fearing a spread of the disease. 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