Show fo 10 THE PUBLIC the last issue of the reporter Ke porter con bained an article regarding gambling which I 1 believe was aimed at my place of business I 1 wish to state that I 1 came to eureka to edgag in a legitimate business and I 1 believe that my place of business is as or derly and law abiding as the so call ed soft drink parlors of this city my friends and fellow countrymen are the ones who are patronizing my place and I 1 have already served no tive upon them that card playing tor for money will not be allowed while I 1 have started up in business in a small way I 1 intend to improve my coffe house adding new features which will make it an attractive place tor for all and most of all a place where my countrymen can spend their spare time playing harmless card games and partaking of 0 re fresh ments P D ROGERS |