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native land. That's not the real American
bunco," he remarked disgustedly. The old
bank runner was not legitimate game. He
could not possibly enter the category Of
the sucker who is born every day, who
deserves and invites being done When
Jake Smart, the best man of his day in the
west, came up before the judge at Omaha
he said: You honor, / have never yet
robbed man who did not think he was
robbing the man that Jake Smart tried to
rob- And that speech, backed up by some
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friendly witnesses, got him off with nomi-
nal sentence. This was Jake Smart's sys-
tenn: As the smoking car passengers would
be boring themselves to death anywhere
between Omaha and San Francisco there
would come bustling into the car at some
way station a foolish old innocent-minded
hayseed or miner, confidential and talka-
tive, and fourishing three cards I Just
run up against Jake Smart he would ex-
claim. but l bought his tools off of him,
and he taught me the game. and 1 can do
it now well as anybody Clumsy-tin-
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He was weak enough to be inveigled into
the part of dishonest sucker He was
willing to defraud his friends. but found it
| difficult to get friends into the game. AS
| the days slipped by it was resolved to ''eXe-
| cute him without waiting for the prom
| lsed victims he never was able to pro-
| duce. A pretended victim-another CON
federate-was found "to practice on" The
! young would-be crook was taught trick
with the cards. Then. at the moment when
he had large sum of his own money on
1t was the most terrible moment of the
poor young fellows life Trembling and
speechless. he saw the pretended innocent
gather up the money. defy himself and his
partners" and back out of the room be-
| hind a loaded revolver. He saw the two
rascals who had got him into all that
trouble follow the man out. protesting and
demanding their share of the captured
money, as if they, too, We're innocent. How
much of it they got-if any-he does not
know. Ought he to suspect them? He
does not know even that. He only knows
that he was caught "monkeying'' with the
cards and .rembles for fear that the story
shall get out
Effect of Paradise-Producers.
As we discussed these tales, a man who
had been silent spoke up: MY idea is that
could the prohibitionists have their way,
and alcohol be relegated, with opium, hash
eish and other artificial paradise-producers,
to closed cases of the drug store, we should
hear less bunco stories"
You mean that the victim is mellowed
with drink before he gets foolish enough to
| give up?"
Il don't say always, but I think 1t is
more than often the case Take the opera
tiOns of that young Irshman's gang that
astonished and enlivened Paris last sum-
mer"
Il remember. They were the most au-
| dacous ever They began talking about
bunco to the victim. didn't they?''
Exactly. 1t was always after a good
| dinner along near 10 o'clock in the even
| ing. when coffee and cigars had been sue
| ceeded by liquors and cigars, and then more
| liquors. and the type was throwing back
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gered. he would throw the cards. to Show
his skill. 1t was dead sure thing for a
dishonest man, and there was seldom lack
ing the sucker TO attempt the part of
robbing the man that Jake Smart tried to
rob- OF course. the old hayseed was Smart
himself, and the would-be robber trying
to take advantage of q hayseed's inexpe-
rfence, would lose his roll before he real
lied II. Now there Is some hing sportsman
like in such a game. and Jake Smart had
no enemies among honest men,"
Similar Game Played in Paris.
As proposition, something of this nature
is being operated with success in the Anglo
American colony of Paris. 1t may be just
as well to put the weaker brethren on their
guard against it. The artist of the part
nership is young Frenchman of brilliant
talents and address. of 4 g,od family AMI
education, unhappily now far fallen from
his proper level into the ranks Of the
Greeks" He no longer is allowed to deal
baccarat In any Paris club. OF course, for
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A Fortunate Fellow.

From Puck.
Kelly-"Who was Ii hit yer
Cassidy-"Shure, OF dunnoi Twas in q
crowd.'
Kelly-'Thin ye are in luckl Now ye
won't have to get licked az in thrying 10.
lick tn fellow thot hit yer 7
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her?"
why, he actually smiles while sampling
specimens of her cooking. Post
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In the English channel. and along the
French and Spanish coasts can be seen q
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04
Death Of Mrs. II. B. Griffin.

The East Oregonian of Monday says
of the funeral at Pendleton of Mrs. II. b.
Griffin who died here Saturday Of pneu.
monia, a lady highly esteemed by all who
knew her: "At o'clock this afternoon,
the funeral services over the remains of
the late Mrs. n. B. Griffin were conducted
at the Church of the Redeemer by the
rector, Rev. w. Z. Potwine. The usual
services Of the Protestant Episcopal
church was read by the clergyman.
Numerous friends of the family attended.
The body of Mrs. Griffin was brought to
Pendleton from Sumpter, where Mrs.
Griffin died Saturday night. Accompany.
ing the remains, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank b.
Clopton and Mr.. n. b. Griffin, husband
OF the deceased, arrived this morning on
the Overland. The body was laid to
rest in the Olney cemetery"
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the rich rock here, but that didn't satisfy
him entirely; he wanted to see that It
came from the tunnel which he had driven.
Next day II was raining, and though he
had been sick abed eighteen hours previous,
he started on the nine mile trip, 5000 feet
up the Blue mountain. He reached the
property, saw where the quartz came from,
that there was lot more there and then
he was we'll man. He declares that he
hasn't felt moment Of sickness or weak.
ness since. Men often risk their livee for
gold, and every day they sell their souls
for 1t; but not often do they risk so much
for mere ocular demonstration that they
are the possessors Of the stuff. The re.
turns from an average sample sent to
Portland for assay were received yester.
day. The rock carries $40, 28s in free gold
TO the ton.
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Gold Cure for Pneumonia.

W. 7. kinsey was sick at the hospital
In Baker City, suffering with a severe at.
tack Of pneumonia, when he heard Of the
rich strike that had been made in his
American mine. That was about an hour
before the train LETT for Sumpter. tie had
been waiting for that event fourteen long
years, and working for Il. he was never
SO impatient In his life before; he wanted
to be convinced by seeing with his own
eyes that his long labors had finally been
rewarded. he arose from that bed OF
sickness and came TO Sumpter. tie saw
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SOME ROCK
IN THE GOLD.
Wonderfully Rich Strike in
the American.

The latest and richest strike since the
GoIcOnda mine people startled the country
last summer with a find Of gold quartz
that would give $40 TO the pound, being
In some instances more gold than quartz,
was made during the past week In the
same Cracker Creek district, two miles
north of Bourne, or nine miles distant from
Sumpter. The fortunate, and II must be
said, faithful owner, is W.T.. kinsey, who
located the property fourteen years ago
and has never lost his faith In II for day,
until now he is in fair way to realize his
dream Of fortune so long looked forward
TO. At the time mentioned, kinSey To-
Gated twelve OF fourteen claims, known as
the Esmcralda group, on which he has cx'
pended some Sa2 900, mostly IN prospec:
and development work, including at one
time a small cyanide plan, and later n s..
stamp mill, which, owing principally to
the fact that its operators were inc0mpe.
tent, was declared a failure, was taken
down and is now housed on the property,
In fairly good order.
Within the last few years kinsey, be.
ing unable to keep up his assessment
work on so many claims, has remembered
three or four of his friends by allowing
them to relocate part OF his holdings,
thus making them today like himself, pos.
sible miIlionaires. The claim upon which
the rich strike has been made is the Amer.
lean, one Of nine which he yet holds and
upon which only 2A.ioot tunnel had
been driven last summer.
At the time oi the find, II seems, nego.
tiations were being opened with some
parties to take bond on the property,
and kinscy had sent one OF the men inter.
ested with him to bring down samples
from this particular claim, which netessi'
ta,ed breaking down some fresh rock, and
that Is where the occasion Of this article
comes in; Tor, Of course, when the sam
pies were brought out and the first glance
taken at them the matter Of bond was
on-the same not having reached that
stage Of completion where the owners were
obliged to carry out their part.
About twenty-five pounds OF ore was
brought down and some Of the samples
seen BY u MINER representative were eN.
ac,ly like the rock from the Goconda last
summer, n ,orload Of which was sent to
San Francisco by Mr.. English, creating
much wonder and comment, there being
nearly or quite half gold. It is claimed
now the face OF 6'toot tunnel on the
American claim OF kinsey's property has
the same ore as the Golconda, and that a
i,.inch streak on one side OF the face Is
all like the samples shown.
just what further plan OF development
will I've adopted on the property has not
vet been determined. but will be decided
on at once and the readers OF THE MINER
will he kept informed.
The Cracker Creek district will be the
scene Of lively times this summer, and
strikes Of great Importance are likely 10
startle the mining world at any time.
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Notice 10 Creditors.

All accounts and notes due me, not
satisfactorily settled by May !, 1900, will
be placed In the hands OF an attorney and
costs added.
Dated at Sumpter, Oregon, April 4,
1900.
CLARK SNYDE.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04
Easter Millinery.

Miss keu,, adjoining the Columbia
meat market, announces her Easter mil.
linery opening, beginning the week OF
Monday, April 9. All the latest spring
novelties,
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-04-04

Superior job printing at this office.
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CLARK SNYDE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-27
ALIENS INAUGURATION.
Ceremonies at san Juan VIII BE Elab-
crate and snowy.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. April 26.-Gov-
crnor General Davis. through a general or
der, has announced to the people Of Porto
Rico that the Inauguration of Civil Gov
ernor Charles III. Allen will take place in
the executive mansion May 1. Following
the time-honored custom of the island, the
days ceremonies will begin with sunrise
serenades by bands Of music. followed at 9
O'Clock by military, naval and civic pa
rades, which will be reviewed by the Gov
ernor on the Plaza Principal. Tuesday,
May I. will be observed as a general holi-
day throughout the island. The citizens
are invited 10 suspend their ordinary voca-
tons and unite in honoring the day, which
Is designed TO be forever memorable in the
history of Porto Rico. The following nave
been appointed members of the committee
on arrangements: Mayor Egoshou. Colonel
Nye, Messrs. Rosy and Navarro and Col.
Buchanan, who will be grand marshal. The
parade will consist of -four companies of
the Porto Rico regiment OF marines, the
civic societies and the troops, who will
wear white helmets blue blouses and white
trousers. They will be headed by the Band
OF the Eleventh Regiment.
Governor Allen will probably arrive here
tomorrow, when General Davis will visit
Governor the programme for his m
kaiion. Governor Allen will probably be
escorted from the wharf TO his mansion by
d~etachments from the Porto Rico regi-
ments and the insular and municipal pc
lice.
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THE EYES
Which Is n Misnomer, 1t Being the
Eyelids.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
There are no expressive eyes. The ex-
preston of the eye Is really in the lid. The
eye itself, independent of its surroundings
has no more expression than has a glass
marble. A prominent English oculist makes
this daring statement, and he defends his
position with emphasis. 1.-THE eyes have no
expression whatever" he says. How do
you explain the fact that the eyes Of one
person are more expressive than those Of
another?' " ] am asked. They are not. The
difference consists in certain nervous con-
fractions of the lids peculiar to the indi-
vidua
"Observe for yourself, and you will see
that / am right. We will say that / am
greatly interested in something, and my at
tention is suddenly called from it by an
unexpected interruption. My upper eyelid
raises itself a little, but the eye proper
does not change an iota in appearance.
If the interruption Is but momentary the
elevation of the lid will be but momentary.
If the surprise caused by an interruption
is continued the lid may be raised even a
little more. and, in fact. the whole of the
forehead, including the eyebrows. is raised
and wrinkled But the eye remains the
same.
when a person is excited much the
same motions are gone through con-
tinued the doctor. His eyes are open
wide, in cases of intense excitement to
their greatest extent. but the forehead
Is not wrinkles and the ball of the eye
is as expressive as a bit Of glass. No
more.
''Observe the face of one who laughs.
You will see hat the lower eyelid has no
muscle of its own, and ii Is only by the
contraction of the adjacent muscles i'm
smiling or laughing that 1t is made to
move. That Is why there are many
wrinkles about the eyes of merry persons.
1.-The expression of deep thoughtfulness
is produced by the dropping of the upper
lid. If the meditation is over a subject
that worries the thinker the expression Is
again quite different. The eyelids contract
and the eyebrows are lowered and drawn
together. This is true of a reflective mood.
"As to emotional moods, there is the ex-
preston of anger, for instance. The eyes.
instead of closing, are open wider han
they are normally. but the brows are close
ly knit.
'In expressing sadness the entire upper
eyelid comes about half way down and
the folds of the skin collect there. giving
the lid a thick, heavy appearance"
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Think He Would Make a Good Run
ming Mate for Mckinley, Whose
Administration They Indorse.
LODGE HEADS DELEGATION
M'CALL, PLUNKETT AND CLIFFORD
ALSO GO TO PHILADELPHIA.
Roosevelt Anxious that No Indiana
Delegates BE Instructed for
Him for Vice President.

BOSTON, Mass, April 2s.-The Republic
ans of Massachusetts to-day elected dele
gates and alternates to the Republican Ia
tional convention in Philadelphia. OF the
1884 delegates entitled to seats, there were
1,254 present. Congressman F. III. Gillett,
the permanent chairman of the convention,
delivered a long address.
The platform, which was presented by
Attorney General Knowleton, was adopted
| unanimously. 1t afirms adherence to- the
platform of the st. Louis convention of
1896 and congratulates the country on "the
| rejection of free-silver coinage and the in
| dorsement of the gold standard" The reso-
| lutions pledge the Republican party to sup
port such amendments to the ankin laws
as will provide a flexible and sufficient
medium of exchange, to the end that capt.
tai may obtain fair returns; that American
may be enlarged and that labor
may be assured of steady employment and
of the largest possible share In the fruits
of our expanding trade.
Relative to combinations Of capital for
Industrial and commercial purposes" the
resolutions declare that whenever they
become destructive of the rights of citizens
they should be suppressed by adequate
statutes enacted by the legislatures of the
States, or by Congress, IL the resulting
evils are beyond the power and jurisdic-
ton of the States.'
AS to the inhabitants of the islands &C.
quired by the treaty of Paris, the resolu-
tons say: mo greater trust than the up
lifting and education of these defenseless
people has been imposed upon the United
States. The Republican party believes 1t to
be the high and solemn duty of the Nation
to accept and execute this trust. with all
the responsibilities Ii involves, by retain
ing the islands, and by providing for their
adequate government upon the principles
of liberty and humanity"
The resolutions strongly favor the con-
struction of an isthmian canal and the lay
ing of a Pacific cable, and declare that
Congress should offer, by appropriate legis-
lation, such reasonable protection and en-
enlargement to American shipping as shall
revive. build up and strengthen our mer-
chant marine, expresses hearty and un-
qualified Endorsement to the administra-
ton of President Mckinley" and urges
the nomination Of Secretary Of the Navy
John d. Long for Vice President.
| The delegates at large were chosen by
reclamation, as follows: Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge, of Nahant: Samuel w. Nc,
Call. of Winchester; William B. Plunkett,
of Adams, and Walter Clifford, of New
| Bedford. The alternates are: Col. George
r. Jewett, Of Salem; Alfred f. Rose, OF
Lowell; DR.. Samuel Z. Courtney. of Bos-
ton, and Henry p. Field, of Northampton.
This concluded the business of the conven-
ton. Representative Dolliver, Of Iowa,
made a brief speech and the convention adj
| journed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-27

Petronius occurs in the last act, just prior
10 the arena scene. In the Parks produc-
ton. which is altogether more sensational.
the scenery employed, while OF an elab-
crate character. is not as gorgeous as that
at the Grand The most impressive scenic
effects are those Of Nero's palace and gar
den. The meeting of the Christians is rem
dered additionally interesting by the pres
ence OF Peter the apostle.
OF the company presenting "Quo Vadis,"
at the Park. John Fay Palmer. as Marcus
Vinicius, and J. Sydney Macy as Nero, are
decidedly the best. Augustine Duncan, as
Peter the apostle. and George S. Fleming.
as Chilo. are excellent in two difficult roles.
Lauren Reese Is physically a fine Petronius
and In some of his scenes rises to the de-
mands or the character. There is, however
a trace Of effiminacy about his work that
detracts somewhat from IL. Sarah White
fords Lygia is a well-taken role. She is
girlish In appearance and conveys an ex-
cellent idea of the Christian maiden. Ed
wilma Oldcastle acts a triie too much in the
part OF Poppea. One noticeable thing in the
play Is the comedy supplied by Neros ego
tism, which Is made exceedingly promi-
nent at times. A large number OF extra
people, are used I'm the production and they
are very well drilled, so that the stage pic
lures are pleasing in almost every in
stance Altogether the Parks Quo Vadis"
is a decided success, and the large audi
ences yesterday were well pleased with 1t.
The engagement continues to-day and to-
morrow. after which IL will give way to the
Black Patti Troubadours.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-27
Lawton's scorn for Cooling DrInk..

Gen. Charles King. in Baltimore Evening
Post.
Ny headquarters were I'm the village Of
San Pedro Macati. I'm a house that had tu.t
before the outbreak been the headquartcrs
OF General Pho del Pillar. IL was close 10
launch, steaming out or town. would leave
a big lump OF precious ice AT our back door.
The officers of my staff, with one or two
others detailed for duty at the front
messed" together here. and we had =
refrigerator OF goodly size stocked with
bottled soda, Milwaukee beer, and the light
Spanish wine known as Ia Vallesa De
Mandor-mighty comforting things 10 a
parched gullet. after long hours in saddle
under that broiling trople sun. WhIIo
Wheaton's column was out along the La
guna, officers were constantly passing 70
and fro. from city 90 far afeid. and some
one OF our STAN was always I'm readiness 90
administer creature comfort In the shane
- hot coffee by night or a cooling drink by
cay. to the end that scores OF thirsty souls
went on their way refreshed. / don't know
how many times we have come in from A
long days providing about that extended
and intricate front. and. dismountIng af
our headquarters. found Lawton's carriage
or launch ready there 10 take him home
far back In the city. Every mothers son
of the party would have a throat as dry
as n limekiln. and our Chin9man and HIS
two Filipino aids would come scuttllng
down the stone steps with Kissing goblets
of lemon and soda or foamsng gla sses OF
brigade-and the brigadier. too. for that
matter-would eagerly gulp down the re-
freshing fluid. but Lawton would only grin
and ghake his head. 81 had some wafer
before we started out" ne would say.
That's got TO last tin dinner time"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-27
ARMY OFFICERS COMPLAIN.


HAVANA, April 26.-Army officers here
complain bitterly of having to take gov
eminent quarters, instead of the commu-
tation which has heretofore been allowed.
This is particularly the case with married
officers. the majority of whom prefer keep
ing their families in the United States dur
ing the summer months. They say tha
under the existing law junior officers and
others having large families must per
force keep them in Cuba. The construction
of quarters here will also compel several
houses to keep one general mess, which is
also disliked.
E. A. Frye, superintendent of schools, re-
turned here yesterday. He says all ar
engagements for taking the Cuban teacher
to Harvard have been completed. The
government will furnish five transports.
Quarters nave been offered the women
teachers at Cambridge, and the men will
be boarded at the various halls. The
teachers will be taken to New York. Bos-
ton, Niagara and probably Chicago, all
without expense to themselves.
Capt. William l.. Pitcher, president of the
Havana Police Court, has returned from
a tour of the island. He says he found
the cities clean and sanitary, that the peo-
pie seemed satisfied and he thinks the talk
of an uprising is absurd. The magistrate
found most OF the harbors in bad condition,
being nothing more than mere mud flats.
The sanitary department is preparing a
chart of Havana showing where the cases
of yellow fever originated last year, with
the results in each case.