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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-25
For a Sprained Ankle.

If you will get bottle of Chamber
lain's Liniment and observe the di,
rections given Herewith faithfully,
you will recover in much less time than
is usually required. Obtainable every
where.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-25

Doan's Regulets are recommended
by many who say they operate easily,
without gripping and without bad after
effects. 25c at all drug stores.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
Third Church Items

Numerous visitors were seen
attending services at the Third
Baptist church on Sunday last. and
among those who remained for the
Sunday school exercises were Miss
Emma Boles, principal of Portland
school, Louisville, KY; Miss Caro-
line Stewart, teacher in Louisville
high school. aud Rev. John Allen,
superintendent of missions among
colored Baptists of Northern Cali
fornia. Rev. Allen delivered a
splendid sermon at morning service
and all were musch pleased. Two
members were added to the church.
The public is urgently requested
to come out early and abundantly
for Sunday morning services on
August 20. We are to be favored
with the presence of Mrs. Layton,
president of the Women's National
Baptist association work. She is
one of the most brilliant women of
our race, and deserves good hear
ing. She speaks Sunday morning.
Be sure to bring your friends.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
Local Lines

Aerial lodge of Odd Fellows met
Tuesday evening. Two applica-
tons were received for membership
aud one for reinstatement.
The young son of T. H. Nc
Clenand of 500 Sixty-third street
was run down by an automobile on
August II, but was not seriously
injured.
Keep off the date of Thursday,
November IS. Grand charity ball
will be given by the West Indians
at the auditorium. Read this paper
for further particulars.
Mrs. ]. G. Daniels of Thirty
second street was the hostess at an
enjoyable dinner on August 25th,
complimentary to Mrs. S. w. Evans
aud daughter, Elise, and Professor
Jackson, who are visiting onr city.
About thirty friends enjoyed the
hospitality of Mrs. Daniel Brown
al a tea and reception given at her
home in San Rafael on August "a
in compliment TO Mrs. VIM. Towns
who recently returned from the
East via Panama canal. Dahlias
In the pastel shades were combined
with maidenhair fern to decorate
the house. Hours were from to
7. Several visitors from the East
and Los Angeles were present.
Afro-American Literary Council
met August "a, and we've addressed
by Mr.. Holloway of Philadelphia,
president of the North American
nationalist movement, who gave
us food for thought and research.
All were greatly benefited by his
talk. His subject was the Negro
in Ancient History" Rev. Wilson
made the closing remarks, which
were, as always instructive, edify
ing and uplifting. Tuesday next
another interesting programme will
be given.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
ST. AueusTINE's MISSION.

A large number of visitors attended
morning worship the past Lords day
Among the most distinguished of these
was the Rev. Father Cleghorn OF Los
Angelee, who preached most eloquently.
He with Father Wallace, who spoke on
Friday afternoon, attended the Provin-
cial synod. At night the congregation
Joined in the united missionary service
at the auditorium, the choir and rector
being on the platform with the massed
choirs and clergy.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
STRANGERS VISITING IN OUR MIDST

Jos. Clinton of Red Bluff is spending
week in our city and is stopping with
A. Butler OF Melrose.
w. Bolivar of the First national bank
is taking a two weeks vacation, and
will occupy most Of his lime at the fair.
Mrs. Julia Brown of Sacramento, who
has been visiting her aunt on Centre
street, returned to her home this week.
An Auto Party
Mrs. Theo L. Purnell took Mrs. S.
Evans and daughter for an auto trip on
Saturday afternoon around Lake Mer-
rift, over the boulevard, and through
the university grounds, and then to her
home, 1900 Woolsey street, tor luncheon
and delightful spread was served
Mrs. j. L. Derrick accompanied the
party. Lee Purnell was at the wheel.
In the evening they attended the Greek
theatre.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
ForeSferS.

COURT BOURNEMOUTH, No. 1904,
Ancient Order of Foresters, meets at
Hamilton hall, Geary and Steiner sts.,
first and third Thursdays of each month.
j. P. G. r.. r. j. Fisher: G. R., Chas.
H. Ward; S. c. R., H. II. Fisher,
Recording Secretary, Nelson Scott
Financial Secretary. j. r. Sands, Anglo
California Trust Company, Market and
Sansome; Treasurer, L. NJ. Jackson
5. W., q. A. Morris; j. W.. Peter Ma
honey; S. B.. N. G. Morgan; J. B., s.
Romeo; Physician, DR.. A. B. McGill,
291 Geary street; Trnstees-Walter 4.
Butler. II. Il. Godfrey, Geo. W. Hen
riques; Auditors-W. T. Bolivar, A. G.
Fisher. f j. Jackson.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
ZION NOTES.

The new pastor has arrived. He
is the Rev. E. D. w Jones, D. D.,
of New York. He conducted the
services last Sunday evening and
impressed all by his breadth of
thought. Bishop Allstork conducted
the morning services
A reception will be given to Rev.
Jones, the new pastor of the A. NJ.
E. Zion church. on September 5,
at 8 p, III. A splendid programme
is outlined for the evening in which
local stars aud pastors of the bay
cities will participate. Refresh
ments will be served, No cost of
admission.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

BOURNEMOUTH CIRCLE, No. 1877,
Ancient Order of Foresters. meets at
Foresters' hall, Thirteenth and Clay
streets, Oakland, the second and fourth
Wednesday, of each month. g. G.,
Lizzie Smith; s, G. c., Hilda Haywood ;
Recording Secretary, Olivia Derrick
Treasurer, Eliza Holmes; r. g., Annie
Williams; l.. g., Maud Wilson; L. g..
Martha Griffin; o. g., Carrie Drisdom
Mrs. E. Clarke, financial secretary, 9l9
Thirty-third stroet; DR.. B. B. Masten,
Physician,
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
a san Rafael Reception

Mrs. Daniel Brown and daughter,
Miss Julia, acted as hostesses at very
enjoyable reception Oh August oath, at
their home on Latham street, in San
Rafael. 1t was given complimentary
to several visitors in our midst. The
Browns of San Rafael are noted for
their hospitality and many pleasant
affairs, and this one was no exception .
Dainty refreshments were abundantly
sorvod
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
HAVE YOU SEEN TIP

Seen whatl Why. the hand
some pennant gotten out by Vic
toria Consistcry, and now on sale
for fifty cents. 1t is beauty, and
YOU should have one, Ask Henry
Crabb about it. or send in your
order before they are all gone.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
LODGE NOTICES
Masonic.

OFFICERS OF THE MosT WoRsHIPFUI
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons for the State of Cali
fornia for the year 19l4-15-M. w.
Grand Master, t. A. Harris, $40 E. 38th
st., Los Angeles; R. W. Deputy Grand
Master, w. j. Anderson. Oakland !;
r. w. Senior Grand Warden. Levi
Burks. Santa Monica: r. w. Junior
G. Warden, w. L. Maxwell. Bakersfield !;
K. w. Grand Treasurer. c, G. Author,
San Jose; K. w. Grand Lecturer. r. II.
Harbert, San Diego; r. w. Grand
Secretary, George w. Wilson, I'll D
street. Marysville, Cal.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

The New Method cleaning and dyeing
works, 1914 Seventh street, is the best
place in town to take your clothes to be
cleaned. pressed, altered. or repaired.
They will be called for or delivered if
you will phone Lakeside double three
double eight.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 253,
q. U. o. of 0. F., meets first and third
Tuesday afternoon of each month at
Hamilton hall, No. 1545 Steiner street,
S. +. MRS o. WILSON, M. n. G.
MISS MATTE JONES, w. r., No. 1881
Ellsworth street, Berkeley.
MRS. ANNIE CLAYTON. w. T.
DIR. A. B. McGILL, Physician, 29l
Geary street, San Francisco; Office hours
3 to 4, and to 8 p. m.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
Take Notice, Friends /!

You are most cordially invited to
attend the meetings Of the Afro
American Literary Council at Bethel
A. Nj. E. church, 1907 Powell street,
every Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Live subjects discussed.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

GOLDEN GATE LODGE, NO. 2007
G.U.O.O.F. meets at Hamilton hall ,l545
Steiner st.. corner Geary, on the first
a Of the order in "s GOOD standing
are cordially invited to attend the
meetings.
w. A. MoNTIETH. n. g., % Clyde
street; phone Garfield 2724.
H. II. FISHER, V. g., 2l0 California
street: phone Suffer 6737.
Examining Physician, A. b. McGill,
POI Geary street, st. Paul building
Rooms 404 and 405; Office hours-2 to
and to 8 p. m. week days.
COLONEL A. DUMAS JONES, P. s., 1880
Chestnut street, Oakland. Cal.
n. B. All notices of sickness should
be sent to the Vice Grand.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
To the Public.

We have opened undertaking pariors
at 1854 Eighth street, corner of Henry.
Our desire is to extend practical service
Our duty Is to please in every detail
OF arrangement. Lady attendant. Auto
service and horse drawn. Our phone is
Oakland 1924.
L. M. HUDSON co.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
Flat TO LET

Lower fat. 26l0 IL Bush street, near
Devisadero; six rooms, bath, large yard
$50. For information phone Franklin
$500; Normandie hotel, Room oil
references
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

TO LET---A nice, sunny, upper
fat, six rooms and bath, all mod
ern improvements; S25 month.
Inquire on premises, 1851 Leaven-
worth. near Pacific, San Francisco.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

SAN FRANCISCO COURT, NO. 44O,
0. c., meets second and fourth Thurs
days at Hamilton hall, Steiner and
Geary streets, San Francisco. Mrs.
Hester Young. w. c. Mrs. Sadie Curry.
r. d.. j. l.. Crossen, R. A. !; DR.. w. w.
Purnell, Physician.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
ST, pAuL,s, SAN FRANCISCO.

The last of the series of vesper
services will be held Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock. ST. Psul's church is located
on California street, between Fillmore
and Steiner. All are welcome.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
Rooms TO LET

Nicely furnished, sunny rooms to let,
permanent or transient; handy to street
cars down town and to the fair grounds
terms reasonable. Apply at rs Cook
street, near Geary, Mrs. II. P. Johnson.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

TO LET-Strangers visiting Oakland
will find pleasant rooms in private
family at S9l Campbell street; handy to
cars to all parts of the city. Mrs. Lucy
Parker.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

TO LET-A lower four-room fiat. all
modern improvements; rent reasonable
1929 Hyde street, between Vallejo
and Green. Key on premises.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
knights OF PythIds.

PLANET LODGE. No. l, AoSOCI-
ATED RAILWAY EMPLOYEES Gin.
corporated) Regular monthly meeting
first Wednesday of every month at 1924
Seventh street, Frank P. lIenry's shop.
where dues can be paid.
w. A. BUTLER, President.
+. P. HENRY, Vice-President.
A. j. GRUBBS, Secretary, No. BIG
Thirtieth street, Oakland.
j. l.. DERRICK, Treasurer.
FRANK P. HENRY, Collector, 1924
Seventh street.
DIR. w. w. PURNELL, Examining
Physician 1925 Washington street.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
Odd Fellows.

AERIAL LODGE, No. 2442, G. U. 0.
OF 0. F.. meets the second and fourth
Tuesday OF each month at Hamilton
hall, l545 Steiner street, corner Geary,
San Francisco.
GEORGE w. HAMILTON, n. q.
f. +. ALMOND, P. S., Is Wilmot st.
San Francisco.
Physician, Fred G. Chadwick, Pacific
building, 82l Market street, Room 424,
fourth floor; hours, 2 to and Z to 8 80
p. M; Sundays by appointment.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28
TO LET.

no LET-Nice sunny furnished rooms
handy TO San Pablo avenue cars; terms
reasonable. Mrs. A. Perrin, 933 Thirty
sixth street; phone Piedmont 7485.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

TO-LET-Light and sunny rooms, at
No. l845 Post street; with gas and cleo
tricity. Also. meals served daily; prices
reasonable. Special Sunday dinners.
Mrs. NJ. West, proprietor.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

TO LET.-Nlcely furnished rooms,
gas, bath, hot and cold water, all con-
veniences, central location; for gentle
men; 20l2 1-2 Fillmore street. Mrs.
A. L. Young.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

TO LET-Nice sunny furnished front
rooms, suitable for two gentlemen: on
street car line, handy to the business
section; terms reasonable. Apply to
Mrs. r. M. Butler. No. 1911 Devisadero
street. San Francisco.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-08-28

q VICTORIA CONSISTORY
Z No. %. meets the second and
80 fourth Monday OF each month
at Foresters' hall, Thirteenth
- and Clay streets, Oakland.
w. j. ANDERSON. G. &.
7SszN NELSON SCoIT, Secretary.
1853 Buena Vista ave-, Alameda.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
! Rsss!es!s ss'sss S'!essss ss:eo: :$l.95

l2xs0 extra large-size Woolnap
Blankets. In white and gray. with
pink or blue borders. Fine French
combed fleece that washing will not
affect.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06

Boys Navy Blue Serge Suits,
strictly all wool: yoke Norfolk
knife plait Jackets. with full lined
knickerbocker pants: all seams
taped to prevent ripping. Fast
color serge. Sizes 6 to II years.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06

Cable Net. Nottingham. and Scotch
Lace Curtains, 45 TO "a inches
wide. 3 and 3h yards long. In
plain. novelty effects and heavily
worked designs. exact copies OF
the higher priced laces.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
1::;:;;; Z: ::;:;;;'S :;:'::' :;s; 3: s:';:.s1o.45

Seamless Brussels Rugs, Alex.
smith Il Sons make: each rug
strictly perfect, and shown In floral,
medallion. and conventional designs.
Light and dark colorings. Sizes sxI2
feet and 8 feet 8 K 10 feet for large
rooms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-03
FIVE ITALIAN PORTS ARE
B0MBARDED BY AUSTRlANS
Sea and Air Alphabetically
Thrown Across Border.

Vienna (Yia Berlin and Amsterdam) 4,
blow against Austria by throwing a
force of cavalry across the border near
Strass, in the Austrian Tyrol, accord
ing to an official statement made pub
lie. The war office also announces
that minor engagements took place in
the TyrOl and on the Adriatic coast OF
Italy.
Rome, May 26.-Fighting on land
on the sea and from the air between
Italy and Austria was begun at four
o'clock Monday morning before half
the world knew that Italy had de-
clared war.
In each case the doubtful advantage
of having assumed the offensive rested
with Austria-doubtfu because in
each case the attack was defeated by
the troops, warships and aeroplanes of
Italy, according to an official state
ment, the first of the war, given out
on Monday by the war office.
1t is reported that the Italian fleet,
commanded by the duke of Abruzzi,
engaged the Austrian fleet that bonn
barded Ancona, lao miles south of
Venice, earlier in the day and that
three small Austrian ships were sunk
and two captured The war Office
statement makes no mention of this
engagement. The statement says:
ut was foreseen that on the declar-
alton of war offensive actions would
occur against our Adriatic coast with
the purpose of seeking moral effect
rather than attaining a military pur-
pose. But we were able to prepare for
these and render their duration short.
Small naval units of the enemy,
especially destroyers and torpedo
boats, fired their guns upon our Adri-
attic coast between four and six clock
in the morning. At the same time aero
planes attempted to attack the arsenal
at Venice.
THE nemy's ships, after a short
cannonade, were forced by our torpedo
boats to withdraw. The enemy's aero
planes were fired upon by our antiair-
craft artillery and attacked by our
deFOpIaneS ana Olr1glDl6 nylng
over the Adriatic.
The aeroplanes attacked Porto Cor
SIM, which replied Immediately and
quickly obliged the enemy to retire.
At Ancona, where the attack was d.
rected against the railway line, in the
intention of interrupting communica-
ton, slight damage was inflicted,
which can be repaired easily.
'At Barletta an attack was made by
a scout steamer and destroyers, which
were put to fight by one Of our ships,
which was escorted by torpedo boats.
Finally at Cesi the enemy's aeroplanes
attempted to throw bombs upon the
hangers but without reaching the
mark"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-03
DR.. Murphy Heads Homeopathic.

DR.. S. W. Murphy of Kenosha was
elected president of the Homeopathic
Medical Society of Wisconsin at the
annual meeting of that body in Mil
waukee. Other officers are: Vice
president, DR.. ]. E. Guy, Milwaukee;
secretary, DR.. M. M. Hopkins, Ocon-
to; treasurer, DR.. Frank E. Brown,
Milwaukee. DR.. G. H. Ripley Of Keno
sha and Doctor Hopkins were named
delegates to attend the American In
stitute of Homeopathy at Chicago,
June q to July 8. Doctor Guy was
named an alternate.
The annual banquet of the society
was held Wednesday night. DR.. J. P.
Cobb of Chicago spoke on Modern
Medical Education"
IAN important part of the work of
modern medical elucation," said Doc
tor Cobb, consists in an effort to edu-
cate the public to care for it's own
health; to appreciate the hospitals as
a health agency for the public good,
and not simply as place to care for
tuC oAShJ " value In0 diIIuISI 81
forts of the profession in the proven
ton of illness and in the maintenance
of good health, just as highly as the
efforts Of the physician to cure the
sick or the surgeon to remove a dis
eased tissue" Dr. G.. H. Ripley of
Kenosha acted as POSTMASTER Other
speakers were: DR.. Gilbert Fitzpat-
rick, Chicago, and DR.. G. F. Ford, Chi
cago.
Papers on various subjects were
read on Wednesday by DR.. G. E.
KahIke, Chicago; DR.. N. A. Pennoyer,
Kenosha; DR.. H. R. Chislett, Chicago;
Dr. W. N Linn, Oshkosh; Dr. H. R.
Street, Chicago, and Dr. J. E. Guy,
Milwaukee.
THE eugenic law is another subject
of which we as physicians should
make a careful study and as soon as
possible place on a reliable working
basis, declared President T. T. Clark
in his annual address at the opening
session.
Much benefit can be derived from
this law, but to be Of any use what
ever the examinations must be made
faithfully and the tests carried out
carefully. The state should make suf-
fcient appropriation to the state board
of health to enable 1t to have all Was
serman tests required under this law,
free of charge"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-03
ROOSEVELT GETS VERDICT
IN BARNES LIBEL SUIT
Jury Reaches Agreement After Many
HoUrs-Barnes' Counsel Says
Case Will Be Appealed.

Syracuse, N. Y, May 25.-TwelVe
men chosen as a jury to determine
whether Theodore Roosevelt Iibeled
William Barnes when he charged that
he worked through a corrupt alliance
between crooked business and crooked
politics and that he was "corruptly
allied with Charles F. Murphy of Tam
many Hall returned a verdict on Sat
Urday in favor of the former presi-
dent. In the belief of the jury every
thing Colonel Roosevelt said about the
former chairman of the Republican
state committee was true, and there
fore Mr.. Barnes was not libeled.
It was announced in New York that
Mr. Barnes would appeal.
The verdict was returned after 40
ballots had been taken and the jury
had considered for AZ hours the evil
dence which was presented during
five weeks of trial.
Mr.. Barnes was not in court and
neither was his chief counsel, William
II. Ivens, when the verdict was re
turned The colonel was there, how
ever, with his staff of counsel some
time before Justice Andrews ascend
ed the bench and opened court.
After the verdict had been an
nounced Colonel Roosevelt thanked the
jury and shook hands with each mem
Der and said:
TN my whole life I shall work in
the interest of the public, and none
Of you gentlemen shall ever have the
chance to say that have done other
wise"
New York, May 25.-William M.
WINS of counsel for William Barnes
announced on Saturday that an appeal
would be taken from the verdict Of the
jury at Syracuse.
The following statement was issued
at the Same time by Mr.. Barnes:
THE jury declared that I had no
cause for action against Mr.. Roose-
welt, who charged me with acts which
I did not commit and therefore, tenn
porarily, the public may believe that
I was guilty of what did not do.
However, the knowledge of the
complete rectitude of my conduct
must content me-which, after all, is
the only important thing in life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-03
ILLINOIS BOXING BILL LOSES.
II In House Vote for Glove Measure
NApYII TT -

II In House Vote for Glove Measure,
But 1t Would Take IT to Pass 1t.
Springfield, Ill, May 27.-The box
ing bill, put to the final test in the
house on Tuesday, after three hours
debate, fell five votes short of a con-
stitutional majority. The vote: Yeas,
II; nays, g. A majority is II. This
means the full count as far as this
legislature is concerned. The senate
last month defeated the Carroll bill.
Representative Eddie Santry fought
a game but losing fight in a spectacu-
lar session. Mr.. Santry quoted Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Billy" Sunday. Doc
tor Parkhurst and many others as de-
claring in favor of boxing. He
charged that Milwaukee is fighting
Illinois boxing, las Illinois is now sup
porting the Wisconsin boxing commits
sion"
Representative. E. c. Perkins made
violent attack on the bill. He called
down the shades of Douglas and Lin
coin to disapprove of the measure.
Governor Dunne's waterway bill
passed the house, after a day Of hot
debate, by a vote of 107 to Al.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-03
U. S. ENDS SHIP CONFERENCE.
Arrangements on Cargoes With Brit
ain Entirely Unofficial.

Arrangements on Careoes With Brit
ain Entirely Unofficial.
Washington, May 25.-Secretary
Bryan on Saturday ordered the termi-
nation of the unofficial negotiations
which have been in progress be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain with reference to cotton and
dyestuffs
Two reasons prompted this action
on the part Of the secretary of state
first, he objected to certain phrases in
British notes, which indicated that
the London government was seeking
to lend an official character to the ne
gotiations. thereby obtaining Ameri-
can recognition of the validity of the
British orders in council against which
strong protest was made. Second,
the administration deemed it inexpedi-
ent to be placed in the position of ac-
quiescing officially in British practice
respecting American trade while at
the same time making stiff demands
upon Germany in connection with the
Lusitanta and other tragedies.
The secretary believes the United
States is not bound by these unofi-
cial negotiations.