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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09

GEORGETOWN, Ky, Oct. S-The Yout-
sey trial began in earnest today, the
twelfth juror being obtained. The
prosecution made it's statement to the
jury, in which it was said it
would be proved that Youtsey suggested
the exact plan by which Goebel was killed;
that he had said the only way to settle
the contest was to kill Goebel. and he
would give 500 20 help do it; that he said
the man who killed Goebei from Powers
Office could escape through the basement
and Immediately aftec the shooting Yout-
sey himself ran out through the basement,
just as he said the Murderer could do; that
he purchased steel cartridges week be-
fore, just the size of the one that killed
Goebel, and showed them to friend.
The first witness, James Z. Scott. lie
Frankfort attorney, who was expected 20
spring big sensation. was not allowed to
testify because Youtsey confidei his
knowledge of the shooting to him as his
attorney. and the relation Of client and at
torney is sacred.
Drs. Hume and Welch described their
post mortem examination of GoebeTs
wounds and said he was shot from in
front. Mckenzie Todd, who was TayIor's
private secretary in January. was one of
the most important witnesses for the
State, He told of seeing Youtsey two
times on Sunday prior to the shooting,
gun in hand, looking out the window with
the window up and curtain drawn, just
as it was on the day Goebel was shot He
said Youtsey came into the office next
TO Taylor's a few minutes after the shoot
ing.
Frank H. johnson, Republican Assistant
State Auditor when Goebel was shot, said
he called up all the clerks in his office
the day of the shooting and asked
of them where they were when the shots
were fred. All answered satisfactorily
except Youtsey, who would only say he
was lin safe place" Witness says a
week later Youtsey told him he was in
.he basement when the shots were fred.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
HEARINGS IN DAMAGE SUITS.
Small Sums Claimed From Street
Railway Companies.

Justice of the Peace E. Il. Hewlett was
occupied yesterday in hearing the testi-
mony in three suits for damages against
local street railway companies. The first
case considered was that of Robert H.
Coward. of Hyattsville. against the City
and Suburban Railway Company. in which
he claimed $50 damages because an agent
Of the defendant refused to issue him a
transfer cn Communication ticket at Eek
fngton 1t was contended by the defendant
that a transfer had been issued to Mr..
Coward at New York Avenue and Ninth
Street and he was not entitled to another.
l.. NJ Humphrey asks 800 from the
Metropolitan Railway Company. and ]. AL
theus johnson cents from the Columbia
Railway Company, for an alleged over
charge OF fare.
The testimony in all the cases was sub
mitted and by agreement among counsel
representing the street railway companies
and the claimants argument was post
poned till some day next week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
WITH MILITARY HoNoRs.
Remains of .ieat. Col. J. VI. Lnncas-
ter Inferred ut Arlington.

With military honors yesterday morning
the remains of Lieut.. Col. J. NJ. Lancas-
ter. of the Third Artillery, were Inferred
in Arlington Cemetery. The body arrived
from Fort Monroe, where Colonel Lancas-
ter died last Friday. Funeral services were
held in that place on Sunday, the entire
garrison of men and officers escorting the
remains to the steamer Newport News
which conveyed them to this city. Upon ar
rival here they were taken to Gawler's un-
dertaking establishment, 1884 Pennsylvania
Avenue.
The casket wa. taken to Arlington on a
caisson escorted by squad from the Fifth
Cavalry, at Fort Myer. The burial serv
ice at the grave was read by the Rev.
Father Bart, of St. Matthews Church.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
4 THOUSAND TONGUES

Could not express the rapture of Annie f.
Springer. of Philadelphia. when DIR. Kings New
Discovery cured her of a hacking cough that fof
many years had made life burden She says:
"'Ader ali other remedies and doctors failed it
soon removed the pain in my chest, and | can
now sleep soundly. something / can scarcely re-
member doing before. feel like sounding ifs
praises throughout the universe" Dr. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed to cure all troubles
OF the Throat Chest. or Lungs. Price, 80 cents
and 81. Trial bottles free at Henry Evans drug
store, se2 Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
EN- ROUTE TO WASHINGTON.
The President Leaves Canton With
Guf n Formal Demonstration.

CANTON. Ohio. Oct. S.-The Presidents
start for Washington today was made
without any formal demonstration. but a
lew people were st the station and their
Efforts to see the President we.s reward
ed, for as the train started he appeared
on the rear platform 20 acknowledge the
greetings, with bows and smiles.
There weze Z few social callers ut the
house during the morning ard also
on personal business, but Rothing
cial Importance occurred.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09

Docs your head acheT Have you pains over your
eyes? Is there constant dropping in the throat 2
Is the breath ofcnsiyeg These are certain symp-
toms of oatarrh. DR.. AgDews Catarrhal Powder
will cure most stubborn cases in msryelousy
short time. II you've had catlrrh a week it's
ii its Of fifty years standing it's just
as effective. Sold by EdmoHds & Williams, Third
Street and Pennsylvania Ayenue.-Il.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
Collie. Cholera, and
DinrrhGea Remedy Never
Known to Fail.

Rev. ]. NJ Yingling, pastor of the Bedford
Street NJ Z. Church, Cumberland, Nd. says:
at affords great pleasure to recommend
Chamherlain's Collie Cholera, and Diar:hoea
Remedy have used it and know others who
have never known it 10 fail" For sale by Henry
Evans. wholesale and reiail and all druggists
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
VIM MARIANI
MARIAHI VINE WORLD FAMOUS TONIC

Recommended throughout the world by
the Medical Profession and during thirty
six years pronounced the most reliable.
effective and agreeable tonic and stimu-
liant.
All Druggists. Refuse Substitutes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
DIED.

TAsKER-on Sunday October :. 1900, at $40 p;
m, ANNIE JOSEPHINE, infant daughter o.
George A. and Steyie Tlsser, aged one year and
Funeral from residence, see st. sw., Tuesday,
October o at / O'Clock. Internent Alexandria.
Item
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
The Poor Mans Doctor.

A box Of cascarcts Candy Csthartic kept in the
poor mans home will keep the family in health
the whole year round All druggists, l0c, 25c,
5Oc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brosso Quinine TsbIets All
druggists refund the money II IL fails 10 cur.
z. ". Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
YOUTSGY'S TRIAL BEGINS
The Jury Secured and the Prose
cutiOn's Case Outlined.

State Expects to Prove Tint the
Prisoner Evolved the Plan by
which GoebeI Was KiIIcd-wit-
ness Ruled Out on Account of the
Relation OF attorney and Client.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
RUFUS H. DARBY PRINTING COMP

RUFUS H. DARBY PRINTING cOMPA-
NY, Rufus H. Darby, Treasurer and
Manager. Railroad, Show, and CONNER
cial Printing. 5Gs and sos Fourteenth
Street. one door south Pennsylvania Ave
nue.. Washington. D. C. oc6-1m
WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN
Real Estate and Perfect Titles.
Parties who failed to pay 1888 taxes and
whose property was sold. can protect them
from, maturing to deed and loss of prop
erty by calling at the office Of WASHING
TON LAW & CLAIMS CO.. Room 7, N3
Louisiana Avenue northwest. city.
-@lS-tf.em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-09
GUNsToN INSTITUTE,

A school for girls and young ladies. the High
land Terrace, Thomas Circle, 1401 Massachusetts,
Avenue and 1912 and l21s 1ith ST. NV, opens
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8.
Mr. and Mrs. BEVERLEY R. MASON.
se95-lmo, EN-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
SQUIRE REIGNER
Says That the Election Will Be
Close OIL Electoral and
Popular Vote.

Squire ]. H. Reigner is keeping pretty
close watch on the events Of the cam
paign and is drawing deductions that
give him the belief that the election is
going to be close, both on electoral vote
and popular vote. 1t is understood
that he is going to make a few proph-
ecies, and seal them up till after the
election. His figures have always been
quite reliable, and 1t is not often that
he has missed it very considerably,
though on one occasion a'change in the
last week Of the campaign threw him
off somewhat. Said he Wednesday
morning:
"The election is bound to be close.
Even IL Mr.. Bryan does not get a ma
jority Of the electoral vote, he is likely
to get majority of the popular vote.
And there's one thing that Is certain,
he will be president Of the United
States some day. II he is not elected
this year he will be four years from now.
With some men, two defeats would be
tantamount to permanent retirement,
but not with Bryan. He is an excep-
ttonal man. 1 look for him to be elected
this time. He certainly has as good a
chance at this time as his opponent"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
NO TRUTH IN IT.

There was rpmor on the streets that
the Canton Massillon electric railway
had been purchased by Tom L. John
son, of New York and Cleveland. The
company is purchasing its rails from
the johnson mills, which likely gave
rise to the rumor, but 1t IL buying the
rails and paying for them, as any cons
cern would do.
the company, said Thursday morning
that there was no truth in the rumor.
I'VE have not sold to Tom johnson
or anyone else," said he. There ID
not a scintilla Of truth in the rumor."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
FURNITURE lGElTED
And Caused a Lively Fire In an
Upholstering Establish
ment.

At 7:15 o'clock Wednesday evening
fire was discovered in the upholstery Of
A. NJ. Russell, in the rear Of 1924 West
Tuscarawas street. An alarm was
sounded from box 81, at the c. T, & V.
railway depot. The flames were easily
extinguished by the firemen with a
Babcock. The loss will reach possibly
$50 1t appears that some furniture
which had been vanished was placed
too near heated stove, and the com.
,bustible nature Of the stun caused 1t tt
ignite. The interior Of the shop wa.
pretty badly scorched.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
IHE SQUARE SWITCHES.

The switch to carry the electric cars
from West Tuscarawas street to West
Fifth street, was placed in position
Thursday. on the public square. The
curves upon which cars will turn from
Market to East Tuscarawas street,
also have been placed in position.
1t IL understood that the various
tracks crossing the public square will
be completed some time during the
early part Of next week and the earth
pear.
The West Fifth street electric line will
be pushed forward, Immediately upon
the completion of the switches on the
square. The paving has already been
torn up. and preparations made for the
eycavating. When the Fifth street line
is completed, the gauge on the West
Tuscarawas street line will be widened.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
PAO TING PU
HAS NOT FALLEN.
Reported Capture of the Town
BY Rebels Is Denied,
BUT CANTON Is IN A BAD WAY,
Rebels Are stilI Advapcil French Cav.
airy Meets with Little or No Oppo-
sitlon--vou waidersee
at Peking.

fNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
London. Oct. 1s.-The reported capture
of Pao Ting Flu by the allies on Friday,
was premature.
According to Peking dispatches the
column was on Tuesday advancing on
Pao Ting Flu, without opposition.
Peking, Oct. 17.-(Delayed.) )-Rebels
under Sun Vat Hen have captured Mu
Chau. II Hui Chau, which resisted the
Tai Ping rebels, falls, Canton will be
practically defenseless.
Shanghai, Oct 1s.zThe French
cavalry has arrived at ChenglTsche Foo
without opposition. They found num-
ber Of foreigners, connected with Suhei
railway and several French missionaries
who have been imprisoned there since
last June. Two British gunboats have
gone on surveying expeditions up the
Han river and the Grand canal, prob
ably preparatory to operations to cut
Off supplies from imperial court at Sin
gan Flu.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
The DEBATE Is OYER.

Special to News-Democrat.
Massillon, Oct. 1S.-The foot race con-
troversy is at an end, so far as surface
indications go. The shareholders had
paid the money. 500, over to Boyd, of
East Greenville, and Carpenter, the
Navarro man, commenced proceedings
to get 1t back, claiming to have won the
race, which occurred in Massillon about
a month ago. Boyd concluded not TO
fight the case, and came in last night
and paid the money over to Backer
Miller, who furnished the funds for the
Carpenter end.
The men will not run another race, as
at first proposed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
The DANNER Us.

The Danner Y.W.C.TU. held its regu.
lar meeting Wednesday night. Presi,
dent Henderson read an interesting
report Of the state convention, at Day.
ton recently. t
Mr.. Lincoln, superintendent Of Chris
tian citizenship then took charge of the
meeting and spoke on the qualities of
good citizenship. A piano solo by T.
Wathy was highly appreciated and a
vote of thanks rendered Mr.. Wathy. A
button was adopted for the Booster
club.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
mrs. HANNAH BANOR DEAD.

Mrs. Hannah A. Banor, of 1917 East
Eighth street, died Wednesday after
noon at her home. The deceased was
over "a years Of age, and has been a
resident Of this city for 80 years.
One child, Charles Banor, survives
the deceased, the husband having pre-
ceded the wife to the grave many years.
Mrs. Banor was born in Pennsylvania.
The funeral service will occur Fri
day morning at 9 o'clock. The remains
will be Inferred in WestIawn cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
ARIZONA'S POPULATION,

News Democrat Leased Wire Service. I
Washington, Oct. 18.-The census bu-
reau today announced the population of
Arizona to be 122,212, an increase of
62,692. or f04.09 per cent.
The large increase is due to the emu
meration Of 2S,623 persons on the Indian
reservation, not enumerated before,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
SHOCK CASE FILED.

Special News-Democrat.
Columbus, Oct. 18.-2:40 p. m.-The
case Of the city of Canton VS.. John
Shock and Henry Shock. the appeal for
circuit court in the Shock water case,
was filed in supreme court this after
room. BLAKE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
DAVIS and MACRUM.

tNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service ]
Washington, Oct. 1S.-A high state
official denied today the London story
that the state department records here
prove that Webster Davis, Consul Ma
crum and others received big money
from the Boer government for advocat-
ing the Boer cause. but he said the
Boer records In the hands Of a New
York man. had been brought to Wash
ington, showing conclusively that such
was the case
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
SPOKE IN AKRON.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service. ]
Akron, o., Oct. 18.-The Roosevelt
train arrived from Cleveland during
the night. Early this morning, before
Roosevelt breakfasted. a big crowd
surrounded the train. Roosevelt spoke
ten minutes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
Going East.

Hon. r. s. Shields leaves this even-
ing for New Jersey, where he will re-
main for week or ten days. He will
make a number of Democratic speeches
while in the east, having been invited TO
do SO by eastern Democratic commit
tees.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Look at your tongue! II It is coated
your stomach IL bad. your liver out
Of order. Slusser's Vegetable Liver
Pills will clean your tongue, cure dys-
pepsia. make your liver right. Mid.
safe and sure. 26c.. all druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

The East bound Fort Wayne passen.
ger train, due at Canton at 1880 p. m
Wednesday, carried ahead Of th'
coaches, one freight car loaded wit!
butter for New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
Hanna's TOur.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service
Madison. s. D., Oct. 1S.-Hanna is
following Senator Pettigrew's trail
hard. Pettigrew was here yesterday;
Hanna today. Hanna declared to his
audience today that he wasn't a labor
Crusher as charged
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
will be assigned to the regular fast
trains running through Canton.

The Wheeling road recently hauled
1862 loaded and 16 empty cars north out
Of Minerva during 16 hours. The cars
were delivered to the Canton division
by the Toledo division. The cars were
made up into six trains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
A Suspicion Of Murder.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service. I
Lynn. Mass, Oct. 18.-The mutilated
body found in a sack yesterday has
been identified as George Bailey. John
c. Best, who lived in the same farm
house with Bailey. was arrested on a
suspicion of murder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Jack Constance, travelling freigh
agent for the Frisco line, called on Can
ton shippers Wednesday. The Colone
says Canton shippers are good shippers
for his line.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
Times of Holding Court of
Common Pleas A. D. 1901.
State of Ohio, I
Ninth Judicial District. ,

State of Ohio,
Ninth Judicial District.
1t is ordered that the terms of the Court
of Common Pleas of the several cou ties in
follows, towit:
Columbiana County on January 2sth. April
29th, September 30th.
&C, CARROLL county On February 18th, May
stari county on January 7th, May 9Th,
N SSahcning county on January 7th. May
Trg%Sull Sou county aty, on January 2sth, May
Portage county on January 7th, April 9Th,
Ashtabula county on January 7th, April
oe,eSsgg oSeiSsgs county on January nh, April sth,
Lake county on February 9TH, May 18th,
Said Courts to open 10 O'Clock m.
EHos: 3ssAc i l., asSAkTS, TaxtSS'
II TI Z; SIELMaR,
SisSEY SnS E; YRSS55INSSN' S5gS
Z. MoSHMfEEi ". caNFfEEt,
Dated October 18th. 1900.
Mint 1, ;SSIs,si " Ss,;i,S @ District,
I, Thomas w. Casselmap, C,erk of
the Court OF Common Pleas. Ninth judicial
District, within said county of Stare. certi.
written order fixing the time Of ihe com
mencement Of each term of the Court Of
Com mmon Pleas in each county In said Ninth
Judicial District for the year 1901.
In witness whereof, I hereunto
Subscribe my name and afix
tSEAL.] the seal of said Court this 18th
day of October, A. ID 1900
THOMAS CASSEL NAN.
Published in the stark Co. Democrat Oct.
| 10 and 26, Nov 2, 1900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
A Tragedy at Havana.

lNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service.]
Havana, Oct. 1S.-Major Matt r.
Peterson, U. s. A., chief commissary of
the division of Cuba, died of yellow fever
last night. An hour later his wife COM
mitted suicide by shooting herself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
Verdict Returned.

The jury in the Cassack damage case
returned at o'clock Thursday after
noon, after having been out more than
"a hours, with verdict for $3.50 dam
ages.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
Stops the Cough
and Works ON the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure. no pay
Price 25 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

w. ]. Park travelling auditor for the
Wheeling. was in Canton Thursday on
special business. Mr.. Park says Can
ton is a great town for his line.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reed, of Cleve-
land, are visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Bodine, 433 North Cherry
street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Strictly pure white lead and oils al
w. II. Shaffer & Co.'s.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
The Pope Is Ill.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service. ]
Rome, Oct. 18.-The pope is sick abed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Fred Gardner, Of South street, went
to Philadelphia Wednesday to visit
friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Linoleum and oil cloth at w. H. Shat.
fer & Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Repeating shot guns at w. H. shaffe
& Co.'s.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
'>ZOLLINGER'S<'
DAILY STORE NEWS.
ANNUAL
BLANKET SALE.
1000 Pairs Cotton and Wool Blankets on Sale

Anticipating removal to new big Department Store
made extensive preparations buying before many Of
the advances took place. in position to the
buying public lots of money.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL II
fails to cure. e. w. Groves signature
Is on each side. 25c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
The ST.MARY'S BLANKETS

| qualities Ohio Australian
%SS California % Blankets Every Blanket made S this Mil guarantee of
bad. small hole possibly THIN pee thrown the
consider the
and secured at little than HALF PRICE,:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19

Price. Price.
100 pair lo4 Gray Blankets. .............s CSC 46c
100 pair only, ia Gray Blankets ....$113 S3c
100 pair 114 Gray and Brown Blankets $l25 $I.OO
100 pair Fancy PIads and Mixtures ia .Sl25
100 pair extra heavy la Brown and Grays. $l30
100 pairs 1914 White, Tan and Gray ..........$ l.5O
With Pink, Blue and Red Border.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-10-19
WE START ON
600 Pairs Cotton Blankets,

to which we call particular attention as to the
size and weight. They are not the skimpy
thin kinds so often shown, BUT they are SUBJ
stantial sizes and weights. Note these prices:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31

To learn the actual number of opium
smokers is impossible. but we know
the amount of the foreign import Of
this drug, and the naive confessions Of
reformed opium smokers tell us pre-
cisoly the amount Of opium required to
pass the yin or craving. II is onc-ffth
of an ounce daily. An ounce or lang
Is consumed in five days, and a catty
suffces for 50 days. Four cattics are
enough for 800 days, and another half
catty will carry the smoker 10 the end
of year with comfort. \ picul is
enough, then. for only - persons. and
10000 piculs is sufficient for not more
than 100000 persons.
The rich province Of Szechuen pro-
duces 100000 piculs of opium. and the
cultivation is always increasing. At
Chungching 10000 pculs suffice for
consumption in the province and 60.
600 piculs are exported. We may con-
cludc that the smokers of that province
cannot be less than 100000. Since the
population is 100000, the number
of smokers is one in 100. In Shensi
ono in 40 smokes. in Szechuen one in
100 In FormoSa one in II is tho pro-
portion in cities. where the people are
sunk to the lowest point of degrade
ton. and this is the largest proportion
yet known of opium smokers as com
pared with the general population
Shanghai Mercury.