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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28
Carnival Night.

One of the finest things in con-
nection with the A. H. T. A.
celebration in Carnival Time on
Friday nigh. The whole even
ing will be given to merry maxi
ing. Every body will furnish
his own amusement and the one
in the parade after the band con-
cert is the most comicFlly dressed
will receive a cash prize of $40 90
and the second most comically
dressed person in the parade will
get SIS. 100 in cash.
One of the best bands in the
state has ben secured to furnish
the music. Come prepared to
have the merriest time of your
life. The streets are open and
big enough for all. Come and
spend the evening with US and
make the nighta most joyful one.
Bring your mask. Put on your
Jimmy clothes and have a good
time. Plenty of confetti.
Russell Earls entertained few
of his friends Friday night at
the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. w. Earls. Games were
played during the evening and
refreshments served. Those who
attended were Misses Juanita
Hash, Eva Treece, Euuice Bald
win, Winnie Fagg, Alta Archer,
Priscilla Wear, Tulsa Barnes,
Grace Gaines and Messers Will
liam Goodwin, George Goodwin,
Ralph Earls, Ray Sullivan and
Ralph Pfremmer. The evening
vas enjoyed by all who attended
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

For plumbing, heating and Ga
fitting, see Smith, the plumber
Gregory building.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

The farm land in this part of
the country is still almost too
dry for easy blowing. A good
old fashioned rain is needed to
vet the ground.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

You willwant your home paper
anyway, and will pay $1.5O a
year because you know the ad-
vance Is only fair-but why not
1tneW this month and get it at
ne old price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

John 4. Parker is making good
Roadway ON his studio building
on South Military street. 1t will
be i right nifty building when it
e finished.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

C. M. Clark left Monday for
Chic to attend a reunion OF his
old regiment. He will be gone
about a month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Messers Russell Earls and
Ralph Pfremmer motored to the
circus in Joplin Tuesday with
Russell Parsons.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

G. Armstrong, an elder of
The Presbyterian church attended
che Psesbytery at Law renee last
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

A. H. Rogers of Joplin has
bought from Will Gregory a
piece of property on South street.
just west of Tom Lees feed store.
It is not known his object in this
investment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Frank Hash and Reece Hash
went to the circus in Joplin
Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Misses Verua Canady, Belle
Rucker, Jennie Hawker and
Grace Perkins motored to Neosho
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Porter Clark visited the circus
in Joplin with his mother Mrs.
Porter Clark of Galena.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Furnished Rooms-For light
housekeeping or sleeping. Mrs
Violin berger, over Star Cafe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Twill buy two or three four OF
five room cottages, if priced
right. See A. c, Edrington.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Lost---An Eastern Star emblem
pin. Finder please return to
store of J. B. Opperman. Reward
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28
IhE cITY in BRIEF

a. 3 SCHUYLER, of Union City,
Ind. Is IA the city the guest Of
M. and Mr.. Morris DotY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Dardenn'
and son Paul Damon and Mis-
Maud Clark were Joplin visitors
Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mrs. Kelley Carmichael wa'
hostess to the Reciprocity Clut
Friday afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

L. A. Smith has moved his
plumbing shop to a building on
Military street a few doors south
of the post Office. He is putting
in a stock of supplies and fixtures.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28
For Rent-Furnished room
with bath. Phone 254.

A missionary in Mexico. Taken
prisoner. Kept several weeks IN
filthy prison. Told he would be
executed. Saw men taken from
cells every day and heard them
shot. Told by soldiers each time
that his turn would come soon,
maybe next day. Finally re.
leased through official order aud
conducted to border under heavy
guard. Such is the story with
many other startling and interest.
ing features that will make up
the lecture to be given at the
Presbyterian church of Baxter
Springs on the night of O;tober
4, by Rev. Newell J. Elliott,
authorized By the Presbytery.
No admission fee will be charged
but a collection will be taken up
to assist Rev. Elliott in his mis-
siouary work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Insure your car against THEFT.
So cheap you can't afford to be
without it. See Martin today.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Automobile insurance of all
kinds. See Martin. Can't beat
his rate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

All sorts of good things at the
home bake at Taught q Nc
Douald's next Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mrs.. chan. L. Smith and Mrs.
Margaret Needs visited friends
Ii 0sWego the latter part of last
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

We have everything for your
luncheon, cold meats of all kinds,
cheese, pickles, etc.
McAboy & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Chas. Rossman and Ed Nc
Anally have bought the Star
Cafe from Mrs. Wolfinberger.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Patton and
Mr.. and Mrs. C. p. Chrish OF
Kansas City visited Mr.. and Mrs.
B. w. Patton the fore part of the
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

]. C. Goodwin was a Joplin
visitor Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Pat Embree took in the circus
at Joplin this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mrs. leila Wright spent the
week in Joplin visiting friends.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Humph Euyart was a Joplin
visitor Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Paxou
took in the circus at Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Home baking sale at the Flora
Grocery Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Benjamin Covert visited the
show in Joplin Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Baxter Stove Co. has hotel gas
stove with six ovens.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

For Sale.---Two buggies and
garden tools. Mrs. Thos. Baker.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mrs. J. w. Cook attended the
Rebekah Convention in Pittsburg
Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mr. and Mrs. E. ]. Wyatt were
visitors in Joplin Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

C. E. Ferguson and little SON
attended the circus this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28
Foxy Grandpa story next week

Parents should not have their
children call for mail on the way
to school, for the reason that the
mail may be lost.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Spratt
were Joplin visitors Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Rucker re:
turned Saturday from a weeks
visit with relatives in Pueblo,
Colo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Foxy Grandpa story next week
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

All members of the Knights
G. Ladies of Security are urged
to be present Thursday evening,
Sept. rs. Officers will be elected
and refreshments will be served
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

G. Ladies of Security are urged
to be present Thursday evening,
Sept. IS. Officers will be elected
and refreshments will be served
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Grantham
left Tuesday night for Kansas
City to purchase stock for their
store. They expect to be home
again Saturday or Sunday.
A false fire alarm was sounded
Tuesday morning. Owing to the
high wind it created much ex-
element. Workmen on the resi-
dence of Mrs. C. M. Youse we're
on the roof using a blow torch.
Some one saw it and thinking
the house was afire, telephoh ed
the alarm.
Bticklaying on the big new
building which the Perkins
Building and Improvement Com
oanv is putting up for the
Schaeffer and Goodeagle ASSEMBLE
ling room for autos began Mon
day morning. The building will
he all in one room, 50xl25 feet,
md will be fireproof, having con-
crete floor and concrete roof.
|
Mrs. H. B. lain of Commerce
vas a guest of Mrs. Blanche
King Monday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Iahn recently purchased a 70
rcre farm adjoining Baxter on
the south and have a nice i've
bungalow now under course OF
construction which they expect
TO occupy as soon as completed.
Miss Jeunie Coglizsr, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Coglizer
Of Joplin, was married Tuesday
morning at sunrise to Mr.. Dee
Cox of Missoula, Montana. The
bride is quite we'll known ia this
] city and has many friends here.
/ The groom is also known here
He is a fiue young man. The
couple will leave Friday for
Missoula, where the groom Is
engaged 10 the mercantile BUSH
uess.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Baxter Stove COMPANY is pay
ing IS cents a 100 for old iron.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Foxy Grandpa story next weel
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Miss Grace Perkins was host
ess to the Poiusetta Club We'd
nesday afternoon at the home Of
her grandfather, Mr.. L. NJ
Perkins. Misses Jennie Hawker,
Marguerite Oppermau, Aretta
Roseustein and Mrs. Robert
Mckinney we're guests.
Have you posted your books
yet, so you will be ready to mail
out your statements on the tlrst
day of the month? This is some
thing every business man should
do on the first of each month.
He should do if for fiuancial
reasons. Besides, every right
minded man likes to have a
statement of his account once a
month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Conrad Kratz saw the circus 10
Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Grantham
left Tuesday night for Kansas
City to purchase stock for their
store. They expect to be home
again Saturday or Sunday.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-22

It developed today that the inside
committee of big railroad heads who
met most of last night were getting
in direct touch as fast as possible to-
day with their important directors.
They expected to be able to report
tonight or early tomorrow morning
to the president on their conclusions
regarding this plan.
In a conference between the rail
chiefs and, Pres. Wilson yesterday
Mr.. Wilson did most of the talking.
"The responsibility Tor failure" he.
said, will not rest with me. We are
both acting as trustees of great in
terests. 1 am willing to allow this
matter to go to the great American
jury and let them place the respon-
sibility. appeal to you as one Amer
lean citizen to another to avert this
disaster"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-22
HEADS CALL ON DIRECTORS FOR HELP
ISSUE UP TO MONEY INTERESTS

ISSUE UP TO MO
Washington, Aug. 22.-The great
est industrial struggle in the history
of the country hangs in the balance
today.
The question of acceptance or re-
lection Of the proposals made by
Pres. Wilson in an effort to avert a
strike that would tie up the railroads
of the country has now been passed
to the men whose money is invested
in the railways.
AS the situation stands this after
noon the employees have put their
demands for an eight-hour day and
time and a half overtime in the
hands of the president. He has put
it up to the heads of the great sys-
tenn and they, in turn, have passed it
on to the directors. After an all-night
session the select committee of "big
barOns" appointed by the two score
executives failed to reach any de-
cision early today.
They then wired their directors
and upon the reply from the money
powers behind the coUntry's trans
portation system largely rests the
final result.
There is no doubt that a division
exists among the railroad heads. |
Against one faction, which favors
trading" with the president in &C
cepting the eight-hour day principle, |
in another group violently opposed |
to any step that would weaken their |
stand demanding arbitration on all |
matters.
A short session attended by all of |
the two score railroad presidents was
held during the morning, but adj
journed at noon until 6. o'clock this
evening. In the meantime, it was
announced the select committee
composed of eight presidents Of the
leading roads and headed by Hale
Holden will continue in session
throughout the daY.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-22
JUDGE LANDS HITS HARD IN
TALK ON PRIVATE BANKS

lHIEN Wv NV n = PHlNNS
Federal Judge Lands yesterday
blamed corruption in the state leg
islature, downstate banking infu-
ence and the immoral backing of
certain Chicago bankers who ought
to know better for the collapse of
small banks, in commenting on the
wreck Of the Silver & Co. banks that
swept away the savings of hundreds
of foreigners. Lands will cooper
ate with Dist Atty Clyne in attempt
ing to check the evil of a certain type
Of private banks.
Today S. H. Vowel, manager of
the bankruptcy dept of the Central
Trust Co., appointed receiver by
Judge Landis5 will begin opening the
safety deposit vaults to the poxhoId-
ers. The work is expected to take
a week. The police search for Max
Silver, head Of the banks, is still on.
Adolph Silver, who founded the BUSH
ness and then retired, is expected in
Chicago soon to aid in untangling
the mess. The police are also inves-
tigating rumor that he was in Chi
cago week prior to the bank crash,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-19
CITY
engineer TALKS
OF St|RfAC|NGS
Ohrt Tells of Type He Would
Use in Work on Kalakaua
Avenue

Fred Ohrt, the assistant city en2in-
eer who has done most ofthe work on
the Kalakaua avenue. Improvement
project, Is looking for the man who
started to call the surface coat rec
commended for the concrete road by
the engineers office a "Squesee'
coat 1t is q misnOmer. q misleading,
malicious misnomer. he declares.
"A squeeze coat is something like
a coat of paint" he asserted heatedly
In a discussion OF the subject with a
property owner in the district this
morning. 1T is spread on the road
with a brush. 1t is not 10 be COM
pared with the tWo-cOurse bituminous
wearing surface 10 be laid on Kala-
kaua avenue"
The kalakaua avenue surface. he
said is to be composed of two coats Of
road oil made up of 80 per cent Of
80 penetration asphalt If you write
anything about this be sure and say
so penetration asphalt" he said, turn
ing to q Star-Bulietin reporter who
was listening 20 the discussion. They
use asphalt for a squeeze coat, but not
80 penetration asphalt"
The Gil Is heated and sprayed On
the road under pressure, he explained.
Rock screenings, absolutely tree from
dust, are worked into the surfacing
and second coat applied, also under
pressure The road is examined for
spots with an excess of asphalt and
more screenings applied where it is
found.
1T gives road the same surface as
though it had been built Of asphal,
macadam," Ohrt explained. 1t is very
extensively used on the mainland and
has proved very satisfactory, even I'm.
der heavy traffic conditions. In the
opinion of every engineer with whom
l have discussed the subject, it will
be satisfactory surface for Kala-
kaua avenue, and with six inches of
reinforced concrete under it will last
indefinitely"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-19
MANY BOYS APPLY FOR !.
POSITIONS I'M Y. M. C. A.
COOPERATIVE. SCHOOL

Applications for positions in the CO..
operative trade schools are coming in
daily at the Y. NJ. Z. A. The half
time at school and half-time at work
plan is appealing to a large number
Of boys. II is reported at the assoc
citation educational department that
applications can be accepted from but
few more boys for the printers APP
prentice school" There will be OPP
portunity for "a boys in the half-time
business school and these places are
in demand by boys. -!
The printers apprentice school
opens on August Z, when the boys in
the school will start their work in the
various shops to which they are as
signed and their daily study at the
Y. M. c.. A. classes. The business
boys school starts week later. ~
]. Brooks Brown, principal of the
schools, is now at work completing
the final arrangements for the school
opening. ", ..as So. ..r ......
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-19
HONOLULU MAKES
[ULAIICS, SAYS
DEANOF STAGE
Mainlanders GO Crazy Over
Hawaii" William H. Crane
Tells Adj Club at Luncheon

"iioBoinlu is laying the foundation
for asylum on the mainland
said William II. Crane, dean OF the
American stage, at the Ad Club lnn-
cheon at the Alexander Young hotel
today. Marc ,KIaw is crazy about
Honolulu, and there are many others
who have gone insane over the beau
ties Of Hawaii.
Il have heard wild stories that
seemed fanciful regarding Hawaii, but
not one of the tales has been as won
derful as the reality. | like Honolulu,
your good fellowship, and the spirit
OF the AID Club. This is truly won
deEful country and am going to make
another trip here at the first opportu-
nifty"
Crane told something OF his life on
the stage and related a number OF
instances of Thcspian experiences.
In an inimitable way he related a
bunch Of stories which kept the diners
I'm q gale of laughter. $500 .s.>s' -~s'
There was an unusually large crowd
present to hear the noted actor, and
both. his talk and the musical fea-
lures by the Ernest Kaai quintet
were heartily applauded. Ms
During his remarks Crane asked the
difference between the AID Club and
the Rotary Club. Later, In q short
talk, President Wallace r. harrington
stated that the .Ad Club Is an lnstitu-
ton Hike Topsy.: II Jest gTowed." He
added that the club was developed by
men who believe In themselves, be-
lieye in their business, their city, their
territory and the United States of
America. He remarked that three U.
s. senators and two congressman are
members of the Ad Club.
Our motto is to keep hanimering
ct things Until we get them, and when
We once get started on the questions
there Is always something moving.
There are only two elements holding
back. These are the immensely rich,
and those who live off the immensely
rich. The present action on the road
question: is only one of the things
that the Ad Club is trying to do" 5.
During the luncheon reports Of
committees were received by the
president, and Albion Clark, chairman
OF the road committee, stated that it
Is not the fault of the supervisors that
,Kalakaua avenue Is not being re-
paired but the fault OF a few individ..
mails Who are alockiag the work In
legal way.
Alexander Hume Ford and Raymond
C. Brown reported on the civic geon-7
vention. Chaplain Ignatius Fealy OF
Schofiald Barracks told OF the pro-
gress being made on the gymnasium
at the post.
The Kaai quintet played two selec-
tons which were much appreciated.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-19
PASSENGERS DEPARTED

Per y Inter,Island steamer Mauna
Keas for Hilo today: E. Allen, E..
Waiaholo, O. B. Shipman, l.. M. Les
ser, DR.. Hynes, Mrs. l.. NJ. Lesser,
Miss Lesser Miss Dixie Bell Miss
Irene Bonettj Bro. Joseph Matthews,
H. P. Robinson, Bro. Raymond. Broth
er George, Geo. Freeland, Miss R..
Johnson. Miss Dorothy Ing, Miss Muir
lei Hind, Miss, Ruth Soper, Harry
.Deeoe, e. II. Adams, A. J. Writ, Mrs.
Wedemeyer, Miss May Christian, r.
Cook, Sid Splitter, DR.. ]. Raymond,
]. ]. Armstrong, Maj. Raymond, Rich
ard Quinn, DR.. and Mrs. VIM. G. Nc
Dayitt, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Watson, D.
Lyons. and wife, ; Mrs. Eckardt, Miss
Oalman, Mrs. c. F. Eckhart, Misses
Watson 49,, Miss F. Maurike, T. H.
Petrie, A. G. Bulge, D. P. Telling and
wife, Miss Telling, Bro. Elmer, Bro.
John, j. o. Mitchell, P ]. Goodness,
Sam Pupuhi, G. K. Kekauoha, Master
Edgar Goldstone, Miss Susan kalepa,
Mr.. and Mrs, Dol, F.. NJ. Swanzy, w.
H. Healy, N. G. PaschOal, E. J. Walk
er, F. Summerfield. p. G. Burgess,
A. H. Hanna,C. B. Hail, D. B. Macon
ACHE. Jno. Hind, J. R. Aurrecoechea,
NJ. Leonard, R, Bliss. L, Milburn, G.
Desmond. y. Bensberg, B. Larkin,
Francis Hall, P A. Russell ]. Maher,
Parke Wilson, j. NJ McKurnan, Jr..
H. Preciado, J. O'Neil. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. T. Moir, ]. F. McKechnie, W. S.
Cannon, Enos Vincent, T. K. O'Brien,
- Alatsusawa. Mitsu Ogiwara. T.
Onodera, Miss G. Herman, Miss Pay
ton, Frank Gay, F. Brown, J. J. Kelly,
f. c. Dana, D. Eisert. F. Dodge. Bro.
Louis, Solomon Naielua, L. ". de
Vis-Norton, ". H. Hindle. B. Hushow,
W. A. Clarke and wife, Mrs. Duncan,
Thomas Mullen, Thomas Carpenter.
H. Meyers and wife, c. VI. Kanui, Mr..
and Mrs. Matsura, s. L. Desha, II.
L. Holstein, T. Konno.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-19
MANDAEOF PRES|DENTLIUPON
ASSUMING OFFICE SIMPLE IN FORM

PEKIEG. = President Ii Yuan
lungs official mandate announcing
his assumption OF the presidency in
succession OF Yuan Shih-Kai, was ex-
tremely. simple and brief. il lacked
the pomp and yerbosity so common to
the documents prepared by students
OF the Chinese classics. The man
dace expressed Ii Yuan-Hung's sOr-
row at the death OF Yuan shih.KaI. and
pleaded for unanimous support of the
Chinese officials and Chinese public
in solving the difficulties Of the Chi
nese republic.
The full text of the mandate fol-
lows: "Yuan-Hung has assumed the
office Of president on this the 7th day
Of the 9Th month. Realizing his lack
Of virtue, he, is extremely solicitous
lest something may mlscarry His
single aim will be to adhere strictly
TO law for the consolidation Of the re-
puDllc. and the moulding of the ceun-
try into really constitutionally ad-
ministered country. May all officials
and people In sympathy with the idea
and with united soul and energy full
fill the part that is lacking in HIM.
This is his great hope.
The present general situation Is
exceedingly precarious Having just
shouldered the great burdens Of the