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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-19
ohreon.s Brolhcr kIlIcd.

Mexico city, March lS-Francisco
Obregon brother Of tie. minister Of
war was killed. ia an automobile ac-
cident in the town of Navajoa, state
Of sonora. when an explosion de-
stroyed the ear in which he was rid
ms. Ohreeon was for two years a
prisoner of villa who held him hos
tage, and wrote to ten. Aware 0hrc-
gon thredeping the life Of his brother
unless thu general met certain eandi-
lions unlaVoTahic 10 the cupsIilutional-
ist cause
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-19
SOUGHT ORIGINAL OF
PICTURE; FINDS BRIDE
tsv ~oss,sa JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wl",i

Jacksonville, Mich. March fS.-
George ~ Howard, planter Of Biz
mingham, Ala, found a handbag on
the Panama Pacific exposition grounds
at San Francisco last September The
bag contained a photograph of "a
young woman. On the picture was
the word, wisconsin. For six months
Howard Travelled throughout the mid
die west seeking the original Of the
picture He found her here. They
were married this week and today are
on their honeymoon.
The bride was Miss Nettie Telsma,
of Oshkosh, Wis.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-19
l5-DAY TRUCE MADE
BY FRISCO T0NGS

san Francisco. March 1S.-Special
details of detectives and policemen
were removed from San Francisco's
Chinatown when announcement was
made from a Chinese peace confer
ence that a fifteen day truce had been
signed between the Hip sing and
Suey Ong tongs.
During the truce an attempt viii be
made. it is stated, To settle by indem-
nifty the claims of the Bow ON tong
and the Lee family for members slain
by mistake by the warning factions
during the recent outbreak, in which
tong men were shot three fatally.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-19

STATE q 0hia ,itg ~ Toledo Lucas Couuty 50
Frank J. cheney makes oath that he IS senior
partner OF the firm u f. j. Cheney & Co.. do
ing business In the city of Toledo County ano
State aforesaid and that said firm win paJ
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworr to before me and subscribed In my
presence this 9th day Of December, A. d., 1855
Seal. A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials.
Zee.
Sold by II Druggists. Toe.
Take Halls Family Pil's for constipation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-19
CHILDREN'S PLAYS
DRAW BIG AUDIENCE

The Fairy Picture Book and the
Theft of Thistledown, the two chil-
dren's PLAYS given yesterday after
noon at the Crystal theater drew an
other good audiences, 1t was decided
~ ehildren's affair. The majority
Of the audience was composed Of
delighted crowd of youngsters VINO
from the rise to the tall Of the curtain
sat entranced. FroSR the beginning
when Betty (Nirginia Williamson ana
Peter Pan (Henry Barnes) called the
Fairies who with their queen (ohNe
Harden changed Bettys fairy pie
ture book into big one, out OF when
came all the old favorite characters
of fairy lore, till the return into the
book of each of them, there were
many Joyous thrills for the little folk.
Cinderella, the Prince, the two step
sisters. Goidilocks. Red Riding Hood
Alice in Wonderland, with the Queen
and King Of Hearts and the playing
Card Gardeners: Jack, of Jack and
the Beanstalk. llansel and Gretel ana
the Witch; Snowwhites and the
Dwarfs Dorothy the Soarecrow ana
the Tin Woodman, were all brought TO
life All the parts were well done,
Those in the play We're Virginia Lee
Williamson. Henry Barnes, olive llar-
den. Betty Kirk Jane kirk, Winifred
Stamm, Carmen Morelh Bessie Me-
Allister Adele Morelli, Mareella Mat
son, Audrey Willingham, Evelyn Tay-
lor. Helen Seivert Dolores Benjamin,
Virginia short Paul Hannum. Harry
Hust Leslie Jenkins Cornelia Nc
Allister Earl Pratt Richard Wilson,
Edward Ludes, Wilma short william
Belcher, violet Lancaster. Fay strong
Lawrence Trimble, William Turner
William Harden, Junior Matson, Nil
ton Maharam, Master Rogers, Ade-
laide williamson Alfred Schueler
and Thomas Calkins.
Thistledown was most artistic, each
part was exceptionally we'll done.
Those taking part were Misses Ida
Sganzinl, Louise Treffenburg, Gretch-
en- Van Week Margaret Eastcrday,
Dorothy McAllister, Edward Ludes
RAYMOND Stamm, Robert Boles,
Ralph Losey. Arnold II. Bradford and
Violet Lancaster.
! The costuming Of both plays was
beautiful, some having come from
Denver.
An added feature was the special
| ties between plays, in which little Viz
GINA Williamson scored a big hit
with some character songs Il Want
! to lie the Janitnr's Child and I've
Got the Mumps.0 David Marcus, a
youthful prodigy on the violin, play
cd a Valse Caprice by Seybold, ac-
lcompanied By Harold Partch, and was
enthusiastically received Harold
| Partch was also accompanist for the
plays and did good work.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11

Miss Alice Albright returned to her
home at Saukeville Monday after a
short visit at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Geo. Kroehnke
VIM. Sherlock, county highway CON-
missioner and VIM. Krause, chairman
of the town OF North Cranaon, were
in town Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Koeppen and two
children, who have been guests at the
Frank Mischo home, returned to their
home in Racine Saturday
County Clenl5 VIM. Mountain was
over from Crandon Tuesday and We'd
nesday IN the interest of his candidacy
for the Office of county clerk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Piontek re-
turned Monday from Green Bay where
they had been to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Pionteks brother VINO died from
sunstroke.
The Law Offices of ]. F. Hooper and
F A. Hooper, attorneys, will be open
for business from Tuesday 8p m. to
Thursday 8 p. m. each week. Offices
over the Laona State Bank, Laona. Wis.
Clifford Owen, son OF Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Owen of Wabeno, and Miss En-
ma Krolowitz, daughter OF Mr.. ard
Mrs. Joe KroIowitz of Spruce, were
quietely married at Shawano Tuesday.
The groom is employed by the Shawn
no Lumber Company They will estab
ish their home here in Shawano. Their
mary friends wish them long and
happy married life. -Shawano Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
Comfort In Farm Homes.

Many people hesitate to sc upon the
land because of the idea that they will
not have the convoniences thatmay be
had in cities. One matter they have
in mind is that of the disposal of sew
age. Perhaps they have heard of the
septic tank, but they have hazy idea
of it aud are fearful of theaeost. In
this connection the university atsMad-
ison has prepared bdlstin for the
purpose of acquaintiag farm owners
of the proper construction of these
sewage conversion tanks. Most, if net
all, the worksoan be done by the farm
ers themselves, although it would he
well to.xave the assistance o.. d man
accussomed to construction work.
.Rere is no good reason why most
leeople of Wisconsin farmgshould net
have running water aPd complete
bathrooms in their hopes. This dis
poses of one of cauges of hesitation
in gong on the lands
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
ANNOUNCE MENT

Iwish to announce myself a candi-
date for the office of District Attorney
for Forest County, Wis, subject 30 the
will of the electors at the primary Sep
TENDER 5th, 1916.
also desire to thank the people for
favors extended to me in the past, and
will endeavor to serve them faithfully
and without prejudice in the future.
Crandon, Wis. e. II. DAWSON.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
FOR STATE SENATOR

/ wish to announce my candidacy for
the nomination on the Republican tick
ct for the office of State Senator for
the Thirtietb Senatorial District, con-
sisting of the counties of Iron, Villas,
Oneida, Lincoln, Taylor, Forest, and
Florence.
Your support will be cordinlly apprec-
lated. WILLARD L. STEVENS.
Rhinelander, Wis, July 81, 1916.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
FOR MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY

| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Member of Assembly from the
Assembly District comprising the coun-
ties of Forest, Florence and Oneida at
the primary election to be held Sept
ember 5, 1916.
I am now and always have been a
Republicans and propose to conduct q
clean cut easnpaign and support the
ticket.
l earnestly desire your support and
if nominated and elected will represent
your interests III the legislature.
A. M. ROGERS.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

thereby announce my candidacy for
nomination for Register of Deeds on
the Republican ticket, subject TO the
will of the voters at the primary Sept
5, 1916. Kindly accept my thanks for
any support you may give me at that
time. O. j. SWANSON.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
FOR COUNTY CLERK

hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination of the office of County
Clerk, on the Republican ticket at the
primaries September 5, 1916.
/ thank all who signed my nomination
papers, thereby making it possible for
me to run for this Office, and | also
thank all the voters in Forest County
for any support they may give me,
ANDREW b. OETTINGKR.
Crandon, Wis.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
Notice Of September Primary
STATE OF WISCONSIN, &C

n L r VI w L$3tJS-NA'AANf &C
Department Of state.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
at Primary election to be held in the
several towns, wards, villages and
election district of the state of Wiscon-
sin, on the First Tuesday of Septem-
Der, A. D. 1916, being the Fifth day of
said month, the following officers are
to be nominated:
A Governor, in place of Emauual L.
Philip, whose term of Office will ex-
pire on the first Monday of January,
A. D. 1917.
A Lieutenant Governor in place OF Ed
ward F Dithmar, whose term of Of
fee will expire on the first Monday
of January, A. D. 1917.
A Secretary of State in place of John S.
Donald, whose term of Office viii
expire on the first Monday of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1917.
A State Treasurer in place of Henry
Johnson, whose term of office will ex-
pre- on the first Monday of January,
A. d. 1917.
An Attorney General in place of Wal
ter. c. owen, whose term of office will
expireson the first Monday of Janu-
airy, A. D. 1917.
A United States Senator, in place of
Robert NJ. La Toilette, whose term
of office will expire on the Fourth of
March, A. D. 1917.
A Representative IN Congress for the
Ninth Congressional District COM
prised of the counties of Langlade,
Forest, Florence. Marinette, 0oonto,
Outagamie, Brown, Kewaunee and
Door.
A State Senator, for the Thirtieth Sen
atorial District, COMPRISED of the
counties of Taylor, Iron, Villas,
Oneida, Lincoln, Forest and Flor
eOce.
= Member of Assembly for the Assem-
bly, District comprised Of the coua-
ties of Forest, Florence and Oneida.
Given under my hand aud official seal
at the Capitol, in the city Of Madi
son, this 28th day of June, A. D.1916.
j. s. DONALD,
Secretary of State.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

I hereby announce that / will be a
candidate at the primary September
5th for the nomination. to the office OF
County Treasurer on the Republican
ticket, subject to the decision of the
voters. A. Y. bUTHEf
Crandon, Wis.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
For CLERK OF CIRCUIT c0UR

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination on the Republican
ticket, for the office of Clerk Of the
Circuit Court for your approval at the
Primary election, September 5, 1916.
Crandon, Wis. S. j. CONWAY
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff for Forest
County, subject to the will of the cleo
tors at the primary on September 9th,
1915. MARTIN GEORGEsoN
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
EoR Re GisTER OF DEEDS

| am out for the nomination for She
Office of Register of Deeds Tor Forest
county, at the coming primary Can
you help me? have always voted the
Republican ticket.
E. O. WOODBURY..
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
FOR COUNTY CLERK

I wish to present my name TO the
voters for nomination to the Office of
County Clerk on the Republican ticket
at the primaries September 5, 1916.
Brandon, Wis. w. h. MOUNTAIN.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
PAID ADVERTISEMENTS.

Authorized and to be paid for at five
cents line by the persons whose names
are subscribed.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Dance at Ender's hall this evening.
Miss Mamie Ashbeck visited Laona
Monday,
Mrs. Ghas. Lemke visited at Laona
Wednesday
Wm. TueIl was down from Padus on
business Tuesday.
Otto Newman of 500 Crossing was in
town Wednesday,.
Mrs. Sarah Dousey went to Menom-
inee, Mich Monday.
Miss Emma Norman returned from
Green Bay Monday.
Ed. Royce was down from Padus on
business last Friday.
Joe checota ausoed down from Lao
ma Tuesday evening.
A. j. Opsahl LETT last week for the
Dakota harvest fields.
WI. Miller of Gillett was in town
Friday and Wednesday.
Warden Russell returned Wednesday,
from trip to Crandon.
c. F. Rietz was up to Laona on
business mission Saturday.
Mr.. Kazdo of Leopolis visited at the
home of his son Joe this week.
Nick Schumacher Of Merryville Mo,
is a guest at the Pireapx home.
Atty. j. 7. SINS has been out of
town on business most of the week.
Mrs. S. D. switzer returned Tuesday
from visit at Ripon and oconto Falls
DC. Forrest has been appointed a
Court Commissioners by Judge Qqinlan
c. F. Rietz went down to Green Bay
onbusiness Monday returning Wedaes-
day
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Weingartner ar
rived frona .Madisonln their car We'd.
nesday.
Ringing Bros. circus win exhibit at
Green Bay tomorrow, afternoon and
evening.
MIR. and MRS w. Krohn and children
returned Saturday from a visit at
Marshfeld.
Agricultural Representative John
5 Sweneh3rt rode over from Crandon is
his auto Wednesday.
Mrs. Multzan and Mrs. FensAd re-
turned to their homes Mondass after a
visit at the Voelz home. -
! Glycerine soap is soothing, sottening
pleasing Boehezss glycerine soap
Asrtainly delight you.
olete lSne and good line of
.. szeather comfort is to be
rs Drug Store.
Pr was given on the
ednesday for the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
4 sJJlIIT;;S
State of Ohio. City Of Toledo,

State of Ohio City OF Toledo,
Lucas County, SIS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm OF Z. ].
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State lore
said, and that said firm VIII ply the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS toF
each ana every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of HILL. >
CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day OF Decern-
Der A.. d. 1886. =. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Puplic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces. of the system. Scno
for testimonials free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists,~7
Halls Family Pills Tor constipation.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11

we can set down complete descriptions
of our fine Footwear, because every
shoe we offer for saleS is well worth
talking about. Whetherfor men, wo-
men or children, they are perfectly
made from the best selected leather.
Innings and other accessories to nai~G.
They are snug and easy filters, lore
wearers and cost you no more than THE
shoes that you buy at the homeopathy
stores.
O. Anderson, The Shoeman
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11

Jesse ForresY returned from Long
Lake Saturday.
Marie camfron and Bernice Hawley
We're to LaQaa Monday.
Mr.. andfMrs A! R. Bonesteel return
ed from Breed Monday.
Mrs. Geo. Pinneo and son and Mrs.
Graaasn were to Laona Monday.
Mr. aud Mrs. Henry Bujack of Black
Web ct. We're callers here Wednesday.
and J. H Hammes. Joe stefens
K 3cnmidt were to Lsona Tues
% Miss Anna Hammes went
Thursday to visit relatives
as Rogers of Kankauna yisi-
he Hannes families few
ast week.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11
Secretary of State
County Clerks Office
STATE OF WISCONSIN, ! &C
Comfy of Forest. 90

STATE OF WISCONSIN, &C
Comfy of Forest. 90
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that a
Primary Election will be held in the
several towns, villages, wards, and
election precints of said county on the
5th day of September, A. d. 1916, for
the purpose of nominating candidates
for the following county officers, to be
voted for at the General Election, to
be held on the 18th day of November,
A. D. 1910
A County Clerk, in place of w. E..
Mountain, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of Janu-
airy, A D. 1917.
A County Treasurer, in place of A. G.
Luthey, whose term of office will ex-
pire on the first Monday of January,
A. D. 1917.
A Sheriff IN place Of Mont. G. White,
whose term of Office will expire on
the first Monday of January, A. D,
1917.
A Coroner in place Of Frank LoDier,
whose term of Office will expire on
the first Monday of January, A. D.
1917.
A Clerk of the Circuit Court in place Of
William Bassett, whose term of OF
fee will expire on the first Monday
of January. A. ID. 1917.
A District Attorney in place of G. Fl.
Dawson, whose term of office will
expire on the first Monday of
january, A. D. 1917.
A Register of Deeds in place OF A. A.
Blandin, whose term of Office will ex-
pire on the first Monday of January,
A. D. 1917.
A Surveyor in place of E. 0. Woodbury.
WHOSE term of office win expire on
the first Monday of January, A. D.
1917.
Given under my hand and official
seal at the Court House u the city of
Oraadon, this 3rd day ofss5sray/ "A. D.
1916. w. E. MOUNTAIN,
County Clerk.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-11

First pub. June 30; last Aug. II, 1916
STATE OF WISCONSIN-IN CIRCUIT
COURT-FOREST COUNTY.
Porter Tyler, Plaintiff,
VS..
May Tyler, Defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the
said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of
this summons, exclusive of the day of
service, and defend the above entitled
action in the Court foresaid; and in case
of your failnre so to do, Judgment will
be rendered against you according to
the demand of the complaint. which is
now on Gle in the office of the clerk OF
the Circuit Court of Forest County,
Wisconsin.
]. A. WALSH,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p. o. Address, Crandon, Forest County.
Wiseontin
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-10

rruuly Storage Battery Co, az "
Main.-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-10
CAL0MEL SELDOM
SOLD HERE NOW
Nasty drug salivatcs, makes
you sick and you lose
a days work.

Every druggist in town-vour drug
p,e, and cycybody' druggist has no
rCrd Nat falling off N the >are OF
calomc They all give the same rca-
sen Dod,on's Liver Tone Is taking
q. place
"Calomcl is dangerous and people
know it. while Dod,on'S Liver Tone IS
r,ric,tly safe and gives better results, %
aid q promnen, local druggist Dod-
sons Liver Tone is personally guaran-
tccd by every druggist who sells it, A
large bottle cost 50 cents, and II II
tails TO give easy relie! in every case
OF liver sluggishness and constipation,
you have only TO ask for your money
back
Dodson'S Liver Tone Is pleasant
tasting purely vegetable remedy harm
lr.. tn both children aud adult, Take
spoonful at nigh, and wake mp feel
'rl fine; mo- h,hou,ncss. sick head
/ ache. acid stomach or conS,lpated bow
/ c's II doesn't eripe or cause incon
,,nlence all the next day like violent
calomel. Take a dose OF talomel today
and tomorrow you will feel weak, sick
and nausea,ed. Don't lose a days
work Take Dodson', Liver Tone In
stead and feel fine, full Of vigor and
ambition ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-10
lASSEN VOLCANO NOW
IN NATIONAL PARK

WAcHlNGTON. Aug 10 President
Wilson has ru-' signed the recent at,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-10
CHOLERA SHIP SAILS
FOR AMERICAN PORT

NOKOlIONN Aug 10 The IA
Van Naw which wa, placed u our.
muua ou Angus, B ou account ui the
.dN,'.tr, O., Nueen cases 0, cholera
n board Sailed for Tacoma TODAY A
u.n crew wa, signed and the steamer
carried mo- passengers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-10
Wakefeld's
Blackberry
balsaM

Quickly cures Dlarrhoca, Dysentey,
Cholera lnianmm and all loose bowel
troubles in adults and babies. No
opium. No oplates Harmless
wlihou, an equal IS cents syerywleIs,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-10

volcanic activity at one time Both
were set apart as national monuments
IN 700. The new park contain, 81 800
acres
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11
Deathbed Mandate of the Late
Chinese President an Inter
eSting State Document.

PICKING, July 11.-(CorrespondencP
of The Associated Press it be-
came known to Yuan Shi-kai that he
was about to die, he made every eff
fort to assist Lii Yuan-hung, the vice
president, in getting firm grasp upon
the government
The text Of Yuan Shi-kais deathbed
mandate comforting full powers upon
Lii Yuan-hung and wishing his admin
lstration success was published short
ly after the presidents death, and is
as follows:
The Min Kuo has been established
for five years. Unworthy have l, the
great president, been entrusted with
the great task by the citizens. Owing
to my lack Of virtue and ability l have
not been able fully to transform into
deed what | have desired to accom-
plish, and | blush to say that l have
not realized one ten-thousandth part
Of my original intention to save the
country and the people. l have, since
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11

death is said to have been uraemia
produced by strangulated hernia.
Many wild reports have been circulat-
ed to the effect that he took some sort
of drug to kill himself, and there are
also many rumors about poison admin
istered by persons in the employ Of
his enemies None Of these rumors
is in any way substantiated, and the
poisoning and the suicide theories are
not widely credited by foreigners.
For many months President Yuan
shi-kai had been living under terrible
strain. He was very heavy eater,
and took little exercise. Several at
temDts had been made upon his life
even within the palace grounds, and he
was unable to move with freedom. 1t
had been many months since he had
left the walls enclosing the palace, and
within the last month he had attended
many all-night cabinet meetings and
conferences which were a very great
strain upon his strength.
Safe Refuge Planned.
Plans had been made to provide
Yuan Shl-kai safe refuge and escort
in case it should become necessary
for him to resign the presidency. Con-
seGuently there was every reason to
believe that he could have made es-
cape. No man was ever fonder Of life
than Yuan Shi-kai He was also very
fond of power, and was very unwilling