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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Inndon De

London, De n.-9:i1 p. m.)--The admiralty has dyed a cable dispatch from Vice Admiral sturdee of the Brit ish squadron stating that In tho battle off the Falkland Island. in which the German cruisers Sclrarnhorst. Gneisenan and Leipzig were sunk. the British cas- ualties totaled seven men killed and four wounded.
 No officers, the dispatches said, were either killed or wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
10 Form New Cabinet

Paris, December u.-O:16 p. m.)--A Havas dispatch from Lisbon says that Victor Coutino president of the Cham ber of Deputies. has undef, aken the for nation of new cabinet in place of the ministry. which Sestgped on December s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Russian Report

Petrograd, December 1.-The following statement from the general staff from the Russian commander in chief was is- sued tonight:
 In the direction of Mlawa the Ger mans on December 10 kept up a strong offensive throughout the day and night but we succeeded in repulsing them. Our troops, themselves, taking the offensive, gave chase to the German columns which in some places retreated in disorder.
 ''In the region to the north of Lowicz the enemy made some fierce attacks on the night of December 9-10, and through out the whole of the following day. We repulsed these attacks and inflicted enor- nous losses on the Germans
 I've repelled. in all, seven attacks, dur ing which some of our units permitted the enemy to approach very near and then put them to flight with a murderous fire.
 'Tn the region to tho south of Cracow on December 10 we were still continuing our offensive with success. in spite of the stubborn resistance offered by the Ger mans.
 We captured several guns and mitrail- leuses. and as many as 2000 prisoners.
 'There has been no important change on the remainder of the front"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Stubborn Resistance

Berlin, December 11.-lBy Wireless.) Latest reports from the fighting zone around Lodz. according to tho official press bureau. show that the resistance of the Russians in that region Is by no mean broken. The new Russian position at Miagga cut are only 12 or 13 miles east of Lodz.
 In the circumstances. the German statement says the battles in tho vi- cinity of Iowiez, to the northeast of Lodz, have gained added significance. If the Germans succeed in breaking through here the positions of the Russians behind Miazga will be untenable."
 The report from South Poland does not mention the place where the Austro- German attacks on the Russians have been resumed but 1t probably is at a point south of Piotrkow. These attacks serve to prevent the Russians from detaching forces to assist their armies further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Russians Repulsed

"Advices from Bucharest say another attempt of the Russians to enter the Hungarian province of Semplin has been frustrated.
 Telegram from Turkey announce the occupation by Ottoman troops of Geda, which is a further step towards the in- yestmont of the Russian fortified sea- port of Baum from the land side. The Russian communications between the up- per and lower parts of the Adschara val ley have been cut
 Word has reached here from Bucha- rest that Prime Minister Bratiano of Roumania has rejected the demand Of the triple entente that Roumania at- tack Bulgaria in the event that Bulgaria should prevent Greece from going to the assistance of Servia.
 ''Sheik Kiazinn, chief of the Shiites, influential in Persia, Bouchistan and Afghanistan, has proclaimed holy war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12

"My sorrow is for the poor girls that it necessarily throws out of work. And I am also worried lest some faithful employees be inside that in ferno. The boys have been working every night lately and I sincerely hope that none were in there when it started. They certainly can't get out now.
 "On receiving the call, I dressed hurriedly and found waiting taxi cab at my door. Even then couldn't realize that it was serious affair until suddenly it seemed the entire valley was lit up and then knew that my hopes for heavy Christmas trade had received a severe shock. How ever, hoped and hoped that it wasn't quite as bad as it appeared until got here. Then -" And MT. Johnson shrugged his shoulders and smiled ruefully.
 Our losses will be heavy" con- tinued MT Johnson, but we are fair ly well covered with insurance. We had our heaviest stock of the year on hand in anticipation of the harvest clean up of Christmas week. estimate that the loss will be between $400,000 and $450,000 and adding to this the subse- quent loss of trade from the fire the damage will run considerably higher We carried insurance on approximate 1y 75 per cent of the value of our bus mess,
 BUILDING WILL BE
 IMMEDIATELY REBUILT
 As to future plans I will state that the destroyed building will be imme- diately rebuilt and that we will con- tinue to do business. I cannot possi- bly imagine how the fire could have started and attained such a heaiway.''
 The fire was discovered at 1920 o'clock by John Brewer. auditor at the Birming- ham Newspaper club. who, in passing on Second avenue, saw the heavy smoke pouring from the fourth story windows and ran to Adams Drug store at Second avenue and Nineteenth street, and tele- phoned the alarm.
 As it was Ian uptown drive'' as an alarm in the early morning hours in the business district Is called by the firernen Chief Middleton was immediately on the scene. He at once realized the serious ness of the blaze, for with barely a glance at the smoking building he ran to telephone and called out the reserve , fire stations in the suburbs
 In the midst of the Steel-Smith fire the wind carried the sparks far and wide Awnings on numerous stores in the en- virons caught on fire and burned. Sparks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Troops Left Archangel Oc- tober 27 to Aid Servia,
 Says Amsterdam Report
BRITISH LOST SEVEN
 IN NAVAL VICTORY
Russians Stubbornly Resisting Ger man Advance Near Lodz--Turk- ish Troops Occupy Geda.
 Holy War F med

Amsterdam, D $s Der 11.-(via London, midnight ~ he Frankfurter zeitung says tn Sssians have been reinforced by f 9Y russian regiments which left Arr q October 27 and arrived at Al November 2s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Is on Safe Ground

"The department feels that it Is upon safe ground in looking to the board to prescribe the character of the ships to be constructed. The large increase
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
srief Concise List of OeilAdaras Items at Half Price

ONe Adams Co.'s Stock of Womens Crepe Waists, Half Price
ONe- Adams Co.'s Stock of WOmens Novelty Waists u Price
ONeAdas Co.'S Stock of Women Lace Waists at Half Price
ONe-A Adams Co.'s Stock of Womens Silk Waists Half Price
ONeA Adams Co.'s Stock of Womens House Dresses u Price
ONe-A Adams Co.'s Stock WOmens Dressing Sacque " Price
ONeiA Adams Co.'s Stock of Womens KimonOs at Half Price
ONeA Adams Co.'s Stock Womens Quilted Jackets, Near Half
ONe Adams Co.'s Stock of W0mens Blanket Robes Half Price
ONeiLA Adams CosStock of Infants Caps at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'S Stock of Infants Dresses at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'s Stock of Infants Goats Near Half Price
ONe Adams Co.'S Stock of Infants Pecoats at Half Price
ONei AdamsCo Stock of Infants Aprons at Half Price
ONeilA Adams Co.'s Stock of Infants Sweaters at Half Price
Co.'s Stock of Misses Pettc0as Near Half Price
Adams Co.'s Stock of Misses Drawers at Near Half Price
Co.'S Stock of Chdens Drawers Near Half Price
Co.'S Stock Chdrens Pecoats Near Half Price
Co.'s Stock of Chdrens Princess Slips Half Price
ONe Co.'s Stock of Chdens Dresses Near Half Price
ONeiAdams Co.'s Stock Chidrens Rompers Near Half Price
Adams Co.'s Stock of Chdens Sweaters Near Half Price
Co.'s Stock of Chdrens Coats Near Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'S Stock of La Vida COrsets at Half Price
Co.'S Stock of Rengo Belt COrsets at Half Price
Co.'s Stock of p N Famous Corse at Half Price
Adams Co.'S Stock of H. & w Brasseres at Half Price
ONeil Adams Co.'S Stock of H. & W. Waists at Half Price
Adams Co.'s Stock Womens Cloth Top Shoes Half Price
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
ONe Adams Co.'s Stock Womens Pat Leath Shoes, Price
ONe Adams Co.. Stock of Misses Shoes at Half Price

ONei Adams CO. Stock Womens Pat Leath Shoes " Price
ONei Adams Co.'s Stock of Misses Shoes at Half Price
ONe Adams Co.'s Stock of Chdrens Shoes at Half Price
ONeiAdams Co.'s Stock of Boys School Shoes at Half Price
ONeiAdams Co.'s Stock of Womens Drawers Near Half Price
ONeiAdams Co.'s Stock of Womens Combinations, Near Half
Adams Co.'s Stock of Womens Night Gowns, Near Half
ONeiA Adams Co.'s Stock of Women Petticoa Near Price
ONei Adams Co.'s Stock of WOmens Princess Slips Near Half
ONeiA Adams Co.'s Stock WOmens Bingham Aprons, Price
Adams Co.'s Stock of Womens Button Shoes Half Price
Adams Co.'s Stock of WOmens Silk PetticOas Near Half
Adams Co.'s Stock of Womens Fur Gloves Less than "
ONei Adams Co.'s Mems Fur Gloves Less than Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'s Boys Fur Gloves, Less than Half Price
ONei Adams COsS Stock of Womens Mocha Gloves Price
Adams Co.'s Stock of WOmens Gauntets at Half Price
Adams Co.'S Stock of Mems Cape Gloves at Half Price
Adams Co.'S Stock of Mems Dress Gloves Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'S Stock of Mems Fowes Gloves Half Price
Adams Stock of Mems Working Gloves at Half Price
ONell Adams Co.'S Stock of Boys School Suits Half Price
Adams Co.'S Stock of Boys Norfolk Suits at Half Price
Adams Co.'S Stock of Boys Knickerbockers at u Price
NELL Adams Co.'S Stock of Boys Rancoats at Half Price
Adams Co.'S Stock of Boys Refer Goats at Half Price
ONeil Adams Co.'S Stock of Boys Sweaters at Half Price
ONel Adams Co.'S Stock of Mems Business Suits Half
ONe Adams Co.'s Stock of Mems Winter Suits at Half Price
Adams Co.'s Stock Of Mems Fur Coats at Half Price
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24

ONeAdams Co.'s Stock of Untrimmed Hats at Half Price
ONeAdams Co.'S Stock of Hat Trimmings at Near Half Price
ONeAdams Co.'S Stock of Ostrich Pumes at Half Price
ONel-Adams Co.'s Stock of Trimmed Hats at Half Price
ONel-Adams Co.'S Stock of Womens Suits at Half Price
ONeAdams Co.'s Stock of WOmens Dresses at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'s Stock of WOmen Coats at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'s Stock of Misses Suits at Half Price
ONe-Adams Co.'s Stock of Misses Goats at Half Price
ONeAdam Co.'S Stock of Misses Dresses at Half Price
ONe Adams Co.'S Stock of Girls Dresses at Half Price
ONe- Adams Co.'S Stock of Girls Goats at Half Price
ONeAdam Co.'S Stock of Russian Pony Coats at Half Price
ONei- Adams Co.'s Stock of Caracu Goats at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'s Stock of Near Seal Coats at Half Price
ONe Co.'S Stock of Hudson Seal Coats at Half Price
ONei- Adams Co.'s Stock of Marmot Coats at Half Price
ONei-Ad Co.'s Stock of COney Mufs at Half Price
ONeiL Adams Co.'S Stock of RaccOOn Mus at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'S Stock of Dyed Fox Mufs at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'S Stock of Pointed Fox Mus at Half Price
ONeiA Co.'S Stock of Cvet Cat Nus at Half Price
ONeiAdams Co.'S Stock of Dyed Skunk Mus at Half Price
ONei Adams Co.'S Stock of Natural Mink Mufs at Half Price
ONeAdams Co.'s Stock of Black COney Sca at Half Price
ONeiAda Co.'S Stock of Black Fox Scarfs at Half Price
Stock of Alaska Sable Pieces at Half Price
ONeiAdams Stock of Natural Mink Pieces at Half Price
ONeiAdams Co.'S Stock of Hudson Seal Pieces at Half Price
Co.'S Stock of WOmens Wolfe Waists at Half Price
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
ARMY DESERTIONS
LESS THAN EVER
Low Rate Is Attributed TO Be-
neficent Legislation by
Congress.

WASHINGTON. Oct 24.-Desertions
IN the United State army last year
were lower by many hundreds than
ever before in its history, according
10 the annual report today of Judge
Advocate General Il. II. Crowder.
The records showed rate of deser-
lion of 81 per cent, but deducting
the number OF cases which proved,
upon Investigation, to have been err
roneously included. of soldiers who
had simply oVer-stayed their leaves,
the actual percentage was only 2.45.
This low rate is attributed in large
part to the benefclent legislation by
Congress mitigating the treatment of
deserters and other military offenders.
General Crowder declares that his
study of the subject has convinced
him that ii is not practicable for
either Congress or. The war depart
ment to do much more than already
has been done by way of mitigating
service conditions as a means of lin
ting and controlling assertions. The
cause of the desertion, he believes,
now lies principally outside of the
service.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24

TITO Companys immense stocks not
IL and Atal times store
full of ebargans matter where you
qudae the business
huge institution closed its
ahne Comparatively Jerseys Greatest Sever the alert to
ordinary list the wonderful offerings
would be
offerings should monopoze New
If all could be made realize the Of the sale
Hahne would overwhelmed Monday and other day while
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Autopsy Ordered in Death
of Capitalist in New York

NEW YORK. Oct "a Beach
Thompson. San Francisco capitalist,
died last night at a hotel here, where
he had been living with his wife and
young daughter since the family re-
turned from Europe on September Il.
Intestinal trouble was given as the
cause of death.
Mr.. Thompson had been under the
care OF DR.. Edmund L. Burton, nom
medical practitioner, and for "A week
a trained nurse also had been in at
tendance. Coroner Hellenstein and
his medical assistant were sum-
moned. After a preliminary exami-
nation the coroner ordered that an
autopsy be performed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Secretary Daniels Says
Nations of Europe Must
Heed u. S. Peace Plans

MANCHESTER, y. H.. Oct. "A
The time is not far distant, Secretary
of the Navy Josephns Daniels told
an audience here last night, when the
warning powers of Europe must heed
the peace proposals of the United
States. The tender of good offices of
open.
Secretary Daniels, speaking on THE
Spirit of the Wilson Administration "
characterized that spirit as essential
ly one of peace.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Conference Frees Methodist
Accused OF Dragging Medicine

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, oct. "a
John A. Patten, chairman of the
Methodist Book Concern, was ex-
onerated today by the Holston Meth
ndist Episcopal Conference on charges
of putting a high percentage of
alcohol in proprietary medicine he
manufactures.
Investigation was made by the con-
ference on request of the Rock River
Conference of Illinois, before whom
the charges were lodged by the Medi-
cal Journal of Chicago. Fraudulent
advertising also was alleged.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
United Textile Workers Move
Headquarters to New York

SCRANTON, Oct 23.--At the SEES
sions of the United Textile Workers
today it was decided to remove the
headquarters of the organization from
Fall River to New York city. Off
GERS were also elected and great
deal of routine business was Irans-
acted.
The officers chosen included; John
Golden, Fall River, Mass, president:
James Tansey. Fall River, and Jesse
Walker, Cohoes, n. Y, viee-presi-
dents, and Albert HILBERT, Fall River,
secretary.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
S57,5S0 Contributed to
Democratic Campaign Fund

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24-Treas-
urer Rolla Wells, of the Democratic
National Committee, has filed his re-
port, showing the campaign COM
buttons to the present congressional
campaign and has S20.2S2 unspent. c.
10. Davis, of Chicago, was the largest
Individual contributor. with $4,000.
The report covers the period end
ing October q, and shows there
We're 757 contributions, of which 639
of amounts under 800 each, made up
S46, 296
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
A Great Sale of Pianos

Will be held during this event-the O'Neill-
Adams Companys stocks of Pianos and Player
Pianos were unusually large and varied Write
for price ist--our special terms of payment-or
better STILL come in on Monday. Double Surety Cou-
pons will be given with all pianos or player-pianos
purchased Monday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24

Guests Flee 100000 Fire
in P0ughkeepsie Hotel

POuGHKEEPS1E, oct. 24.--Fira
which started between the roof and
ceiling of the upper floor. did damage
TO the extent of 100000 late last night
at the Morgan House, one of the
leading hotels of this city.
There were about seventy-five
guests in the hotel when the fire
broke out. A number of them were
asleep, but all escaped without in-
jury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Mclean Hurt in Auto

WASHINGTON. Oct 24.-Racing
with the fillle-a-m minute Baltimore and
Ohio special in his $4,000 italian motor
car last evening, Edward b. Mclean,
father of Vinson Walsh Mclean, the
800 600 900 baby" received a broken
arm when the gasoline tank of the
machine exploded.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Rescue Workers Organize

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 24.-The Interna-
tional Rescue Workers Association
was formed here yesterday by dele
gates from about 800 rescue homes
scattered through the United States
and Canada. The association will
aim to make rescue work among
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Actor Dies Suddenly After
Attending Wife's Funeral

UTICA. Oct. 24-Joseph Winkier
OF New York, known on the stage
as Joseph Winter, died suddenly
yesterday at Boonvile. He came
to the home of his daughter on
Thursday to bury his wife, who died
suddenly.
He was once partner of Colonel
Cody in the show business.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Hartford Insurance Co.
Issues S8,0O0,0O0 Policy

HARTFORD, Oct. "a. What in
suranee men say is the largest single
life insurance policy ever written has
been issued by n local company for
SS000,000, insuring the entire police
department of Philadelphia.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24

t. century Company
of all New York department
blocks Sixth
New
buildings which
ONe Adams noted complete
prestige grew nightly steadily
the trend of the changede shopping district moved today
stands
issued In with the of the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-24
Wilson to Address Y. M. c. A.

WASHINGTON, Oct. "a. President
Wilson left for Pittsburgh last night
for q speech before the Y. M. c. A..
in Expedition Hall.
He will return to Washington to-
morrow aighk s. *. =. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS
ipsrnsrs5 Passed og.sns aescuso1s at stae Conyela aon--Rebekazs Arrange For Firnic-Iuied Work a: ssyin 2ocS Eosias-4C ooo Veterans Ezpscsed Fer z. 4. 2. Er -s7snr1e2t s. L5stroit

foreign prince, potenate or sovereign vas pledged.
 Ls the final action, the Connectic1t convention adopted resolution e. sympathy for President Wilson in -his recent bereavement.
 Deci1ion concerning the state pseot.+ in 1916 will bo reached later. If any is held it will be in connection witt, tho convention at ETiddletown.
 I-Tasor Lyons received from the ladies \ ho accompanied the Connecticut A. c. H. delegates to Virginia month es;o : handsome gold scarf pin sce with cn opal and pearl Gs a token Of 3D. pl eciation for the manner in which they were entertained. The commit tee presenting it was composed of Elizabeth Purcell. Hay Finegan bIGe Mcdonnell and Josephine Dowd-H.
 On Wednesday morning was held one of the most impressive features Of the gathering, when the delegates attend- ed services at St. Mary's Star of ths Sea church.
 The church, to which they marched in two bodies, one forming at the Ladies headquarters at the NTohican and the other at the mems head quarters at the Crocker house, was crowded. Rev. Edward A. Flannery of Hazardville, Mass. state chaplain, was celebrant of the solemn high mass. .Rev. Paul F. Heating, an assistant Ol ot. NdTy WCS deacon and Rev. Charles Kane of Derby was sub- deacon. Rev. Alexan- der C. Wollschlager of St. Mary's was master of ceremonies. Rev. William c. FitZSimons, pastor of St. Josepn's church, and Rev. E1ichael l.. Reagan Of New Britain occupied positions in the sanctuary.
 The sermon was by Rev. Timothy M Crowley. D. D.. chaplain of the order in this county, who addressed the conventions in joint session Tues day. Rev. Father Crowley spoke of the sufferings and trials of the Irish race and appealed to the patriotic in- stincts of Irishmen to stand for all that is good.
 Special music was introduced in con- junction with the singing of the mass by Professor Hand, the newly ap- pointed organist. and the choir. At the conclusion of the service Mrs. Cream of New Britain sang God Save Ireland the choir joining in the chorus. The oldest division of New London county represented at the A. o. H Auxiliaryl convention was Division No IS, of this city. Its delegates were Mrs. Mary Sliney. Miss Laura O'Neil | Miss Catherine Sliney, Miss Anna Hughes, Miss Sarah Kelly Miss Mary Dunn, and Miss Mae Nolan, The aux Hilary was organized IA years ago with about 25 members and now has 9s | members in good standing. Such wei | Murphy, Patrick Barry. and P. J. o.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
How Germany Provoked the War.


 4 Quincy, Mass. woman who was at Innsbruck, Austria, when the war broke out writes home as follows:
 Shortly after midnight. came the first outbreak of enthusiasm over the Standardization war and news came of Russia's intervention for Servia- Bands played up and down the streets followed by mobs of soldiers anq natives. Today it is all excitement here. War bulletins are passed to us every couple of hours and this noon when the publication was made or the skirnish @at Belgrade, the bands marched again and thousands followed, cheering, singing, etc
 The feeling uppermost now is indig- nation at Germany, that she forced Austria to send drastic terms to Ser via. that the latter might refuse, and so Russia would help Servia- Germany is in the alliance with Austria and thus Germany gets the war with Russia she wants Italy is with Aus tria. so it looks as we would be in tho war regions yet for a couple of weeks. In case the soldiers are transported from here tomorrow, trains will be in use by them and we will be detained here until the Government is through with the trains"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
HisEERIENS.

The knci ent Order of E-ib---li-rs Ind thu LGdies' Auxiliary e Con necticut, did many things during their two d-yc convention in New London
 Tho delegates passed with cheers 9 measure pledGin- their support to the movement for home rule in Ire land Ind assured the educational in stitutiors of its hearty cooperation. The Gaelic league was e-pccielly thanked Ter ic1 labors. To the Irish volrnt-c- movement the support O. -pnn-c.icut IIipernians vas peagCd Th3 cc.-on taken by the. national to-rd ir re-ord to the chair o2 Irish 1-gucgo ct the Catholic university tt Wellington WIS approved.
 A resolution supporting tha atti- tt-oe of neutrality taken by Preli- dent Nvil-on was passed.
 Tfle efforts oe the order to extend the juvenile organization were ap- proved. SimilGr action was taken in regard to the stand taken by the order on the Anglo-Saxon alliance trezty.
 Allegiance to the words of Wash lnston, declaring that the United Ctates shall not ally itself with any