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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

The man who was "born tir ed
should use PRICKLY ASH BITTERs. It
makes work necessity to give vent to
the energy and exuberance or spirits
generated by functional activity IN the
system. DR.. E. J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
DEATHS AMONG WHITE PEOPLE.
In Macon Exceed the Deaths Among
Negroes.

Macon, Ga, Feb. For the first
time in a long while the number of
deaths among the white people in Ma
con exceeded that among the negroes,
the figures for the month of January,
as shown in the official mortuary re-
port, being twenty whites and four
teen negroes. This is due to the prev.
alence of grip, which is very prevalent
in the city, and has assumed a most
malignant form.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

Itch on human cured in 30 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by E. j. Eldridge,
druggist, Americus. GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

FROST BITES AND CHILBLATNs
quickly cured by Banner Salve, the
most healing remedy in the world. Da.
venpoIt Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

For driving out dull bilious feeling,
strengthening the appetite and increas-
ing the capacity of the body for work,
PRICKLY ASH BITTERs is golden
remedy. DR.. e. J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

Buist's garden seed; all varieties of
new crop seed just received al the City
Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

The downcast heart finds uplift by
bending the knees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
FIREMEN NEED ANOTHER HORSE
To Take The Place of One Sold Yes
terdaY.

One of the gray horses belonging to
the fire department was sold yester-
day, being incapacitated for the heavy
work required. The animal pulled a
reserve wagon, and was not one of the
handsome pair of grays worked to the
ladder truck. Another horse will be
purchased in it's stead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

Justice is supposed to be blind, bat
she often sees money IN an extended
hand,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

A wise man never covets thing he
can 1--we without.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
PILES OF PEOPLE

Experience is the pay man gets for
making fool of himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

testify to the merit of Banner Salve in
curing piles. It is guaranteed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

The Chinese war did not diminish
the number of fire crackers apparently
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

Loans 5 Per Cent,
Choice city loans made at per cent.
interest. q. r. Ellis, Amerlcus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

The safest and best "cold cure" any
where happens to be made in Ameri-
Gus, Ga. Price only 1Oc. Made by
If DAVENPORT DRUG Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

The Indian famine relief fund at
New York has reached 1912, 07S.54.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

Love never turns back because it
looks rain.
The sun., 1901-02-23

pared to say, beyond the ract tnaJ ycu
were soon to be married, was that the
lady Of your che is red-headed," un-
consciously raising her hand to adjust
q stray lock Of her own soft brown
hair.
Lets ferret this gossip out" ex-
claimed Worth, in sudden Inspiration.
LETS confound the gossipers and get
to the root of matters"
"It's bargain" agreed Chris. "We'll
follow the trail and report tomorrow
night"
The next evening the two met with
unabated zeal although they had NO
additional information to effer.
Z "It's more difficult than I thought"
reported Worth. "Truax sent me chas-
ing after two or three men who ara ut
ter strangers to me, and who gave me
more information than was after
for troubling them. But at last I've
the right clew. Think can clear 1t up
by tomorrow night"
"I'm sure I can," proclaimed Chris
confidently. "I've followed the clew
right back. Her name is Sever. She
lives in this town somewhere. First
name as yet unknown, but she contin-
ues to wear red hair. Now, all have
got to do is to locate her. Will you
take cream OF lemon in your tea?"
eyes, thank you," abstractcdly
Then. being recalled to his senses by
Chris dancing eyes, he blushed and
changed to-
"Both, if you please" and the even
ing began and closed with laughter
1t was late the next evening be
fore Worth came. Chris had riser
from her seat before the open CRATE
ready to go upstairs when the bel
rang.
There was singular absence OF thu
buoyancy of the two previous even
ings.
"What's the matter with Worth 2
Chris was saying to herself as sh
poked the sticks in the open fire
place. eff he was in such a pickl
as am in, he might act blue"
"The deuce take the business,
Worth was thinking as he sat down
I'm as shaky as man in his secon'
The sun., 1901-02-23

childhood. What's changed Chris SO?
Maybe she's got an inkling OF this
fool thing and wants to give me
hint-well, a man can cut his throat
but once"
Chris sat down.
81 believe it's showing" she said,
quite suddenly, in as surprised tone
as though the snow had not been
falling steadily for four and twenty
hours.
'Yes, ii is drizzling just little"
replied Worth, thoughtfully.
He remembered that it had rained
he day before. At the same time he
carefully removed bit Of snow from
his trousers.
Chris smiled and began boldly:
"Well, have you found out to whom
I'm engaged?"
"Yes," said Worth, looking hard at
her, "and have you discovered the un-
happy girl who is to share my fu-
ture?"
"Yes," returned Chris. Two dim
pies began to play in her cheeks and
ncT CyCS PiA hASNs
Worth looked at her and groaned
changing the groan hastily into
cough. He thrust his hands into his
pockets and said solemnly:
"Chris, I've followed this thing uF
until find the man is no other thar
Worth Brice. The report has gone
over this town that you are engaged
to my unhappy self. Unhappy, onl.
because it is not true. If it were,
Worth went on, desperately, II should
feel like a godfather to the whole
town."
The dimples began to deepen IL
Chris cheeks. Mischief lurked in he
eyes.
"As the result of my search" sh'
began, "red hair resolved itself int
a golden brown and the name Sever
has successfully become Lever, Lover
and lastly Just plain Love, with tn
first name Chris"
Then for the first time WORT
looked up with gleam of intelli
, gence in his eyes. An intelligenc
which necessitated an hours consul
,, tation. At the end of this time the
had decided that it was not thei
!. duty to explain to the world at larg
that the announcement had precede
: the engagement by three days. Wha
do three days amount to, anyway!
The sun., 1901-02-23
Additional Locals.
win be Held Responsible,
,;,mineton Republican.

Wilmington Republican.
r. Is far more important that the Re.
.h,cans shall elect their candidates foi
puVr pyor members of City Council and
mar HAY officers than any particular candi
9s.s 9.,s shall b !, elected to the United Staies
INV epw.,e BY continuing the presen'
ovmI ossvrngpIe in the legislature it will b. i'm
ssasanlbe sannbb to unite the party in this city OF
Poset us set of candidates. Without nDioI
w., w., DEMOCRATS will elect their candidatei
a,Ihey did two years ago.
ma men wh) oppose harmony now
IN he he'd responsible for the result. ii
,hay do not like to shoulder this respon'
s.pih.Iitv they should change their course
!, an early date. The men who prefer
.he defeat Of the party at the city and
also al the next State election, to the
aIsction of any particular candidate to
The United. States Senate are poor poll
,;cians W, to say the least. II they will not
nerform acts to strengthen the party and
contribute to it's success they will be de-
iaated ia the next canvass and forced
into retirem mt.
party success is more important than
the defeat OF candidates for the United
states Senate and when the present &C
tors in the Legislature appeal to the vot.
ers of the respective hundreds they wi
realize the futility of their course at the
nresent time. They should look to the
inture and allow the past to bury III
dead, or they NAV curse their own blind
ness in neglecting to act against tbt
Democrats when they had the opportun
ity to do SO.
When the two parties are SO nearl,
equally divided as they are in White
Ciay Greek, Pencader, Red Lion, S.
Georges aud Appt quinimink hundreds
it is just as likely as not the Democrat
nav elect their candidates in 1902, an
then good bye to Republican control al
the election Of Republic ms to the Untu
States Senate. Ii the members q th
present Legislatu. cannot see this the
must be purbind or Indifferent TO RI
publican success and the real honor 0
the 81 ate.
The sun., 1901-02-23
WINTER BELLS.

When Winter wraps the world In white,
AID silent lie the snowy dells,
'Tis sweet to hear amid the night
The cadence OF the fairy bells;
They seem to set the winds astir
With eerie music soft and low,
And gently shake the modest fir
CLAD In its garb Of spotless snow.
They tinkls meath the watchful stars.
Whose beams upon the whiteness fall,
And as they near the meadow bars
What recollections they recall!
The trysting tree which Summer knows
And clothes in hues of living green,
Stands out against the sky and throws
Its lordly shadow Ger the scene.
: o Winter bells that tell OF mirth!
Thy music fills the heart with Joy
And makes a paradise of earth
"A lovers year without alloy;
Across the fields there seems to come
The music which of pleasure tells.
And every hearth and every home
Rejoices at the winter bells.
hear them echo where the snow
Lies softly on the frozen ground.
And where DEFENDERS winds are low
/ list to catch their merry sound;
A maiden at the lattice waits,
For swiftly through the moonlit dells,
Toward her hearts wide-open gates,
A lover rides behind the bells.
IT. c. Harbaugh, in Ledger Monthly.
The sun., 1901-02-23
Had Narrow Escape.

Kline Cook, of FELTON,, had a narrow
escape from beirg injured and probah y
killed at FIR nch street station yesterday
morning. Cook attempted to get on the
New York and Washington expires
while the train was in motion thinking
that it was the Delaware road train. Hy
was pulled off the train by William Car
ter Just in time to save him from beins
injured by a water tank.
The sun., 1901-02-23
Important Advice.

It is surprising how many people
wake up in the morning nearly as
f;rd as when they went to bed, q
Iisasrecable ttis re- taste in their mouth, !,
,he lips sticky, and the breath of often
sive, with coated tongue. These
are natures first warnings of Dys.
pcpsia and Liver Disorders, !, but :, 81. if
The U. S. Army and Navy Tablets
are resorted to at this stage they VIII
restore the system to a healthy con-
dition. A few doses will do more
For a weak or sour stomach and con.
stipation than prolonged course OF
anv other medicine. 25c. ana
sl..oO d package. 7. S. ARMY q
Navy TABLET Co., II East l4th
Street, New York City.
For SALE AT ALL DRUGGIsTs,
The sun., 1901-02-23
Haven M. e. Lyceum,

The Epworth League Il ceum Of Havei
NJ. +, Chur-h |, pr sent the following
program tomorrow afternoon at
O'clock: Opening chorus, lyceum; inv.
cation; selection, Lyceum Quartet; ad
dress, "What Christianity Means IN th'
Life Of Young Man." Rev. William
Gumby; selection, instrumental, Mis-
Mary Anderson and others; comment
selection, Lyceum Quartet; collection
closing chorus, Lyceum; benediction.
The sun., 1901-02-23
Notice to Smokers.

J.C. Robinson, druggist, Tenth and
Market streets, has purchased $4,000
cigars, two sizes. PEI fectos and full slz
Conchas. The manufacturers price OF
these goods being $65 and $50 per thou
sand, respectively. These goods are Il
bargain and on sale for So per hundred
or cents each.
The sun., 1901-02-23
New Blankets for Ambulance

The Phoenix Fire Company YESTERDAY
received three new double blankets 70 bt
used i'll the ambulance, from an un
known friend. Members of the coz
pany were much pleased with the gil
and wish to thank the person or persons
who sent them.
The sun., 1901-02-23
Will Attend in q Body.

The Wilmington Bicycle Club will At
tend the funeral OF David NJ. Mclntyr,
in b ,dy this afternoon. The mean oer-
will meet at the clubhouse at l.30 O'Clock
aud proceed to the home OF the deceas' d
No. l02 West Twelfth street. The furerai
will be held at 2 o'clock. Services will IL
bed az the house aud interment j.
Green Hill.
The sun., 1901-02-23
Death of Robert Hogan.

Robert Hogan, aged about Is years,
died yesterday morning of the grip, at
his residence, No. ia West Fifth street.
He was a well known citizen. He was
the father of Mrs. Bernard ]. McVey,
wife OF Detective McVey. Mrs. Hogan,
VINO is nearly as old as her husband, ia
very sick with the grip.
The sun., 1901-02-23
Enneral Of Mrs. MahaRy.

The funeral Of Ella Crczier Mahaff ,
wife of James X. Mahsffy, will take
place at /. 81 o'clock this afternoon from
her late home. No. 800 Jackson street
Interment will be made at Mt. Salem
cemetery.
The sun., 1901-02-23
A Misnonier.

"Pa," said the blooming daughter
of the household. 81 wish you wouidn !.
call Young Mr.. Softleigh popinJay'
"And why not?" -.
"Because he isn't a jay, and there
doesn't seem to be any hope OF ms
.nonnin,. .'"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The sun., 1901-02-23
An incentive to Harmony.

"I'm sure we shall be on gooo
terms" said the man who had Just
moved into the neighborhood to the
grocer at the corner. :,
"No doubt of it, sir. Especially
he added. as an afterthought, IF the
torms are ."-Tit-Bits.
The sun., 1901-02-23
LIFE. Horrid Grind.

"I was shocked to hear OF Cholly
smallpayte's suicide. Was there any
known cause for it2"
"Nothing is definitely known anout
a. Int he was heard to say one DAY
that he was tired Of the trouble OF
looking after his finger nails. ."-Chica'
oo Tribune.
The sun., 1901-02-23
mr., CouId. In One Way.

81 suppose you can support my
daughter" suggested the old gentle
man. 1ook
at the question from financial .. Il, .
physical point of view" answered ING
su;tar.-ChicaQo Post. ---
The sun., 1901-02-23
Mass for Deceased knights.

Santa Maria Council, Knights oil Col
umbus, atsended services in q body ~
the Church OF the Sacred Heart at il
o'clock yesterday morning. Requie. II
high mass was said for the repose ol tl'
sJuls of the dece ased members.
The sun., 1901-02-23
BEFORE THE FOOTLIGHTS.
The Law of the Land.

"Two Nights in Rome and "Tl
Three Musketeers" were played by w.
Corse Payton Comedy Co., at the matt
nee and night performances at the Grand
Opera House yesterday. The evening bill
brought out the full strength of the con.
pany and the players were all in gooc
form, combined with the magnifisen
costumes of the men and women, thu
was one of the best PLAYS presented dur
ing the week. Mr.. Burke, Miss Hami'
ton and Miss Stanley shared the honor
and the applause while the whole com
pany was we'll received. j.,
The matinee today will be The Silve
Lining" and tonight THE Law OF tn
Land" an entirely new production, VII
be presented One OF Mr.. Payton's ru'>
is to play just as attractive bills on Sa'
urday, at the close OF q weeks engage
ment. as on Monday, at it's beginl ms
an1 tonight will be no exception to th
rule.
The sun., 1901-02-23
Philadelphia Preacher at Calvary

Philadelphia Preacher at Calvary
On Sunday morning and evening, at
Calvary Episcopal Church, Third and
Washington streets, the sermons Will be
delivered by the Rev, John Edgar John
son, of Philadelphia. Mr.. Johnson ha-
been we'll known for years as conductp'
of "The Theatre Service in Philade
phia, and is regarded as strong. anc
striking preacher. His latesa published
sermon on "Wooden Men" has had {
wide circulation, and has received favor
able notice from the press. His work
too, in the establishing of workingmen'
clubs, is acknowledged to be one OF tn
important factors in uplifting the people
In the city of Philadelphia,
The sun., 1901-02-23
Result Of an Investigation
BY Alice Louise Lee.

f<*<%%<<%<*4<%*+***$*$%<%-
Copyright, 1900, by the Authors syndicate.)
The sun., 1901-02-23

Advertise in The Sun.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-12
NOTICE.

Notice ia hereby given chat the
Pearl City Cemetery Is pow open for
intermeats, a special funeral train
leaves lhe railroad station at 2:l5 ..
m, daily, remaining at the cemetery
until after all intermeuts.
The rates for transportation are
one dollar Tor the corpse, and fifty
cents for the round trip for
monrners,
Flats are now on sale at the Office
OF the company, ranging in price
from $40 Hp, according to location
and size. Nc other charges of any
nature.
HAWAIIAN CEMETERY as
ISOLATION, LTD.
Room B, Love Building, Fort St.
7O-3mos.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-12
NOTICE.

At the adjourned annual meeting
OF the Hawaii Land Co, Ltd, held
this day the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing
year:
W. @. Achi, Esq President and
Manager.
NJ, K. Nakuina, Vice Presi,
dent.
Jesse Makainai, EsqATreasurer.
Enoch johnson, Esq Secretary.
Chris j. Holt, EsqEAuditor. ,s5
BOARD orr DIREcroRs. dsistf
Jonah Kumalee, Esq, f. j. Tests,
Esq, and j, Nj. Kea, Esq.
ENOCH JOHNSON,
Secretary Hawaii Land. Co., Ltd.
Feby, 3, 1901, 1885,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-12

A parcel Of land containing four
tentbs OF an acre situate at Heeia,
KoolauDoEo, Described in r. p. 1922,
i. @ A I07lI, SO Pa, sutject to
mortgage OF j. II. B4reuaba to
Henry Smith, Trustee, mortgage
recorded 10 Registry Office, in Book
1919, page I72,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-12
N0TLCE.

Know all persons that 1, the un-
deTsRned, do forbid and prohibit
all persons from espassiug upon
my land at Pakeekee, Laupahoehoe
North Hilo, Hawaii, after 6 o'clock
2. ID Those disregarding this no.
tice will be prosecuted according to
law. All PING, (CH.)
Laupahoehoe, N. Hflo, Hawaii,
Dec. 1900. rs I'm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-12
ogI6E.

Dn. j n RAYMOND has resumed
his practice tesegher with DR.. Gal
braith, 81 bis residence, the old
Cartwright premises, ou Alakea,
Union END BeTetania streets. Office
hours, from 10 A. N, TO I'm Tels.
2 none zc4, 58-lm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-12

A parcel Of land situate at Puma.
luz, Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, contain.
ing sn area of LII Acres known as
lot 9, OF Punaluu Hui land and the
share Of NalTa (KahoQhanohano)
Described by metes and bounda in
deed TO Naiua, recorded in Registry
Office, III Book 48, page 1876.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-12
NOTICE 70 CREDITORS.

The undersiqaed having been
duly appointed Executors aud Eye
cuhix res pectlvsly Of the estate OF
James 4 Hopper, deceased, late Of
Honolulu, Oahu, notice is hereby
given to all creditors to present
their claims against said James A.
Hoppen duly authenticated and
with proper vouchers, if any exist,
evenif the claim is secured by mort
gaze upon real estate, to The un0er-
si@oed, ct their Office on Fort St,
Honolulu, Oahu, within six months
from the date OF the first publication
hereof, or they will be forever
barred,
Z WILLIAM L. Hopper,
q. " ELLIS PET ERSON, and
ELLEN HOPPER.
Ezeeutols and Exaoutrix OF the
Estate Of James A. Hopper,
Deceased
Honolulu, Oahu, February lat, A.
D 1904 15-8w 3taw.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18

Bank of Chicago 20 its principal correspondent
in Kansas. the Kaw Valley Farmers Bank. dis
appeared between night and day. between
heaven and earth. In the twinkIng Of an eye as
vanishes a spectre and left no sign behind.
Very interesting case very" said the super
intendent Of the Bolerton private detective
agency. rubbing his hands with discreet en-
thusiasm he CLEANED from the lips Of the
manager OF the express company from whose
custody the valuable package had been lost the
brief story Of the disappearance. quite un-
usual indeed Wei have the rascal and the
money. too. inside OF three days. take my word
for it
DO you really think so?" eagerly queried the
manager. catching sharply at this plank of
hope. for he had felt quite depressed over things
Sure" answered the BoIerton expert "su@e''
And ne went away whistlins cheerily.
But at the end OF twice three days he came
back and gloomily asked for more data. He had
TO have something 10 work on. he said.
This rather pleased the manager IN his secret
heart. Indeed | think he felt better over this
confession OF impotence than he would if the
Bolerton person had walked in with the thief in
one hand and the money in the other. You see.
the Bolerton person had rather nettIed the
ager with his airy ways and his offensive
confidence. The manager chuckled therefore.
when he was appealed To for more facts The
Bolerton person had quite lost his jaunty man
ner and seemed wholly willing To sit as a dis
cpe at the feet of wisdom
Il told You in the first place. Winslow you'd
find this a pretty tough nut to crack. I've been
I'm my business thirty Years. and this beats me-
clear But no, you We're cocksure. Going to
get the man and the goods think you called
the money the goods-in three days, Now it's
week. and you come back to me for fresh
start. 1 thought you advertised that you ran a
detective agency and that you never slept"
Winslow was duly humble and failed TO re-
sent these sarcasms.
Il only ask for some more facts" he said
mildly
There aren't any more facts. You've got 'em
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
LIFE AND DEATH.

BY COsmo MOnkhOuse.
From morn to eve they struggled-Life and
Death.
At first it seemed 10 that they in mirth
COntended. and foes of equal worth,
So firm their feet. so undisturbed their breath
But when the sharp red cut through it's
sheath
OF western clouds 1 saw the brown arms
girth
Tighten and bear that radiant form TO EARTH
And suddenly both fell upon the heath.
And then the wonder came-fOr when / fled
To where those great antagonists down fell,
L could not find the body that / sought,
And when and where il went / could not tell;
One only form was left Of those who fought
The long dark form of Death-and Il was dead
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
DR. EVERETT WOy MS AUDIENCE

From The Boston Record.
Here is a story told by Professor Barrett,
Wendell about DIR. William Everett. The
latter going out To Brockton one night To
deliver address. and ran across MIR. Wendell
in the old Park Square Station. Come along
Wendell" he said. Il am going out To Brockton
to speak. and | want some one respectable
sit on the platform with me" So the professor
went along.
When Everett arose To speak. the hall. which
was large one. WAS only passably well filled,
and even the comparatively small number pres
cnt began tu grow smaller one by one people
slipped away. Mr.. Wendell began TO think that
place. when suddenly he noticed people coming
in by twos and threes and silently taking seats
wherever they could ind them. Soon the hall
was full. with standing room only. but still
they came till the aslcS and walls lined
with interested listeners The supposed de
serteTs had simply gone out and told the people
of BrOcktOn that here was the greatest
they'd ever heard. and gathered them in by the
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18

quently. while filling the same office TO the Iega-
tion in Paris. he was appointed Financial Secre-
tary Of Chill I'm connection with the various
European legations. In 1899 he was appointed
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotenti-
AIRY To the republics OF Uruguay and Paraguay
and in 1896 transferred 10 act in that ca
pacity in the Argentine Republic In the latter
part of 1916 he was made Secretary of State
IN the Chiiian Cabinet. and after holding that
high office for period of ten months was sent
as minister 10 ;he United States. He presented
his credentials 10 President Mckinley on August
l. lS}S. relieving Domingo Cana For several
months before he taken Ill in Buffalo
Senor Nicuna exceedingly active in in
stalling the remarkable Chian display at the
exposition. in addition to his arduous diplomatic
duties.