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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11
Valuable Information Free.

The valuable information which
Mrs. Pullen read in a newspaper many
years ago and gave TO her son. to-
gether with further important facts
will be sent free to any reader of this
who writes TO Eugene NJ Pullen.
73S Marcellus avenue, Manasquan,
\. J., enclosing a stamp for reply
Mention the kind of rupture you have
whether on right or left side and what
YOU have already done in your effort
10 cure it. \ legion of cases of all
kinds of rupture in men and women,
Guiding inguinal (groin). femoral,
navel scrotal, etc. have been reported
completely healed. Age seems to
make no Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11
Without An
Operation
Wonderful Healing of Rupture
How a New Jersey Man Got
Rid of Severe, Obstinate,
Right Inguinal Hernia with
out the Slightest Trouble.

Below is a picture of Eugene NJ
Pullen, a well-known carpenter OF
Manasquan. New Jersey II you
could see him at his work, particularly
when he handles heavy umbers'
jumps and climbs around like youth
you would scarcely imagine that he
had formerly been afflicted with a
rupture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11
Beatty a Director.

Montreal, Quebec, Jan. 11.--At a
meeting of the board of directors for
the Canadian Pacific railway. held
here today, E w. Beatty. x c., vice
president and general counsel, was
elected a director OF the company in
place of David McNicon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11
Discarded His Truss.

Relief came at once: he almost for
got that he had any rupture After
ward came a cure-a complete healing
and. although years have passed
and Mr.. Pullen is an energetic car
penter, working on buildings, climb
ing over roofs, lifting lumber and such
like. he is absolutely free from the old
hernia. He knows he is completely.
lastingly cured. There was no opera
ton, no lost time, no trouble-comfort
and contentment from the very outset
He is a strong. cheerful minded man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11

longed Illness of typhoid fever Dur
ing his absence his place has been
temporarily filled by w. B. Collinson.
chief clerk. and Roy H. Downes has
been occupying Collinson's chair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11

It is believed that Henry B. Lautz,
assistant to C. w. Kouns, general
manager of the Santa Fe. will be back
at his desk next week after a pro-
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18
INDUSTRIAL ART
EXHIBITED HERE
Importance of the Aesthetic
in Daily Life Shown at
National Museum.
CONVENTION IS OPENED
Federation Commences Three-Day
Session-About rs Delegates
in Attendance.

The importance of art in daily life and
the strides which industrial art is MAX
ing in America were shown last night in
the opening Of the exhibition of American
Industrial art at the National Museum
under auspices of the American Fedora
tion of Arts
The exhibition is well displayed on the
first floor OF the museum. In the central
hall, with a background of greens, vari-
Gus pieces of decorative sculpture are
shown. Immediately in front of the door
stand copy of Augustus Saint Gaudens'
"Nictory" figure from the Sherman statue
at the entrance to Central Park. New
York Behind II is a fountain showing
Isabel Kimball's Water Lily Mermaid"
MaCMonnes' celebrated Pan of Rohail-
lion" pipes from a pede5tal in the center
of the hall. and a marble "Fsmeralda'
fills the background.
In the rooms on the other side Of the
hall are shown pottery, glass. textiles and
fabrics, including some excellent rugs,
metal work. handmade lace lamps
jewelry. and kindred objects
The exhibition will be continued for a
month. and is open to the public
The American Federation Of Arts be-
gan three days meeting Yesterday
with morning and afternoons sessions al
the Willard. The chief speaker Of the
morning was senator Francis G. New
lands, of Nevada, who addressed the
delegates on the subject Art and the
People Charles D. WaICOtt secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution. welcomed
the delegates. and the other speakers
were Robert W. deForest. president OF
the federation; Mrs Herbert Adams. and
E r BossanGe.
joint session with the American As.
socia tion Of Museums. was held in the
afternoon. The speakers were Margaret
F.. Sawtelle, ]. C. Butler, ir., and Henry
Turner Bailey. Later the delegates were
received by Mrs. William NJ Ritter. at
her home. 2107 Massa chusetts avenue.
There are about lis delegates in at
tendance. with representatives from
Oregon North Dakota. Minnesota. Texas
oklahoma, and most Eastern States
The program for today includes ses-
sions at the Willard. at 10 and O'Clock
respectively; garden party at The Octa
gon House. Eighteenth street and New
York avenue in the afternoon and a
memorial meeting and exhibition in honor
Of the late TOhn W. Alexander at the
COrcOran Art Gallery. at . o'clock in
the evening
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18

vey any suggestion to the President
as to the timeliness for him to come
forward as mediator OF the European
war. The Pontiff confined his message
to an appeal to the President to work
for a peaceful solution of the subma-
rine controversy. ..-
Neither the Pope's message nor
President Wilson's reply will be made
public.
Because of the exchange OF oommu-
nications between the Vatican and the
President. peace rumors were again
current in diplomatic circles here. As
usual they were all flatly denied by
Secretary of State Lansing.
Secretary Lansing indicated yester-
day that this government would not
follow Germany's suggestion, con-
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18
WILSON ANSWERS
POPE'S MESSAGE
PapaI Communication Did Not
Suggest U. S. Offer of
Mediation.
PEACE RUMORS DENIED
America Will Ignore German Warning
for Ships Not to Approach Sub
marines. Says Lansing.

President Wilson has replied to Pope
Benedicts recent message expressing
the hope that the United States would
not be drawn into the European con-
fiict as a result of the submarine is
sue with Germany. The reply is un-
derstood to gratefully acknowledge
the Popes interest on behalf of a
peaceful solution of the controversy
and to add that the United States has
done and will do everything consis-
tent with the honor and integrity of
the country to maintain peace.
The announcement of the Presidents S
reply brought with it the first defi-
mite official information as to the
character of the Pope's recent commu-
nication. 1t is now definitely stated
that the communication did not con-
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18
Endeavorers to Gross Potomac.

Many members Of the local Christian
Endeavor societies will attend a meet
ing of the Northern Virginia Christian
Endeavor Union tonight at the Method
dist Protestant Church, in Dominion
Heights Va. The principal speaker will
be Karl Lehman. Preceding the meeting
the Virginia delegates and the officers
of the District Union and their wives
will be entertained at supper at the
Bap ptist Church in Cherrydale, Va.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18
TO ABOLISH sRTY.sEvEN JOBS.
Pension COmmissioBer SaItFaber
MintmiSes DfsmtssaIs.

Sixty-seven positions are TO be abolish
ed At the Pension once on July l. IN sc-
cordance with the arbitrary cut provided
by law. Commissioner SsltzEsber will do
all in his power 70 minimize the num-
Der Of dismlsssls by keeping open va
cancies.
keeping open forty-two vacancies. 50 this
will decrease the number Of discharges
TO twenty-five. The number may be still
further reduced by death and resiEus-
tions before July !.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18
Spanish Veterans Inspected.

Gen. ". Emmett Tren Camp. No. 9,
United Spanish War Veterans. was given
its semi-snnual Inspection ny Depart
r7ent Commander Mai j. G. A. P~aden
and his stan last night. The camp met
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18
Portugal Not in Peace Pact.

London, May 1G-Portugal is the only
member Of the grand alliance at war
against Germany that has not signed the
agreement not to make a separate peace
il was announced in commons today by
Sir Edward Grey, the foreign secretary.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18

staff were Senior Vice Comma nder L.
Harris Junior Vice Commander James
+. MAYNARD. Department Adjutant r. f.
Wallace. Department Quarterma ster RAY
mOud r. Adams. Chief Of STAFF John \.
Gala CHER and Marshal Peter Brennan.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-18

vsyed in a note from Count Won Bern
storff the German Ambassador, that
captains of merchant vessels be warn
ed not TO approach submarines which
call upon them to stop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
Refuse Burned
Sanitation is Hiqh

Destruction OF garbage and Kitchen
including dish water, has reached
a high degree If scientific perfection ~
now being practiced nj the First ILL
nois cavalry camp. The same system now
being applied Ill that camp will shortly.
il i understood, be in effect at each o.
the local national guard camps.
All kitchen water i eyaporated IN large
shallow pans that form the covers 10 the
incinerators and the reSpiua grease and
other solid matter j. scraped away and
burned in the incincrator. The fare in the
furnaces il kept going day and night. II
Is largely fed by the garbage and other
refuse, some mesquite wood being occa-
S~i0nally added 10 the fuel.
An incinerator Of this type has been in
stalled ut each troop kitchen in the camp
IncineratorS are being constructed NJ the
Virginia and Iowa regimental camps.
Under this process the only camp re-
fuse that has to be carried away by
drainage i the water from the shower
baths. The process almost absolutely ell
inmates all chances OF occurrence If dis
ease breeding places in the camps and
will make them ~ nearly perfectly hySie-
ME as the uninhabited prairie itself, ii l.
claimed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
Funeral Of Mrs. Eda Whitman

The funeral 81 Mrs. Fda Whitman. Win
died Wednesday. was held Thursday aft
ernoon from the family residence on Nd
ans street. Or. George MacDougail. rec
tor 81 the Church VT the Advent. conduct
Ell the service ~ the home. at the church
and az the ely cemetery. where the bod,
was LAID 10 rest IN the family burial plot.
The honorary pail bearers we're q. III
Thorn, John Gregg. \. Ashheim. Benja-
min kowalski, George Champion and
Fred TruwIt: active pail bearers. Sam
Bell. Joseph X. Wells. John seaman. \.
+. Kendall, Oscar Sander and A. WAYNE
Wood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
WILL PREACH
TO YOUNG MEN
rs THE YOUNG MAN SAFE7" IS
TITLE or ADDRESS-ALL ARE
INVITED TO HEAR.

Or. A. Il. Ingram OF Corpus Christi
viii preach tonight at the First Bap-
tist church on the theme, is the Young
Nan Safe"
Speaking OF tonight's topic, which j.
oEe Of a series by Ingram at the Baptist
revival, Rev. George McMurray, pastor
OF the church, said today.
This l. a sermon chiefly for young
men, yet not exclusively for young men
and those of both sexes and Of al age,
are invited 10 hear it. 1t j. hoped. how
ever. that there viii be a large attend
ance of young men, both civilians and
soldiers, To near Or. Ingram who, IN Thu
discourse. speaks ont of his heart ano
on thirty years of experience as pastor
There viii be IN added feature in a So
10 by IL Z. Stevens VI the Virginia IL
Tonight's services viii begin at 7:45.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

Death OF Mrs. Rex (. Willard.

Mr.. Rex +. Willard, wife ~ Rex VII
lard formerly IT Brownsville. died IN
Washington. II. g.. August H.. according
to news received IN Brownsville ve-rer-
day by Mrs. Frank 4. Pierce. Five dav,
before a child VAS born a. Mrs.. Willard.
Death was caused by pcritonitis.
NJ. and Mrs. Willard left Brownsville
about 2 year ago for Washington. where
h. Was connected with the United States
Department Of Agriculture. While the
residents here, about two wears. he was
agent FOR the farm management division
~ the apartment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
Cotton Thefts And
Fires Locked Into

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. lS.-An inves-
tipation which embraces the greater
portions of north and central Texas into
cotton thefts and cotton fires believed
To be in many eases Of %inccndiary origin
IL under way ny The state fire insurance
commission. The inspection j. being di
rected by state Fire Marshal :. w. Ing
lish and a corps Of deputies.
These inspectors have already oh
tanned considerable evidence. which viii
be placed before county grand %iurieS.
Ii il understood that Oklahoma author
titles are cooperating with the Texas
commission in This work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
BELL.ANS,
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
PERSONALS

B. Il. Beard Of Dallas Is q VISITOR ii
Brownsville today.
Jerome M~oskowitz Of Houston. vel
known toboceo salesman in this district
4 m Brownsville today.
:. b. smith 81 Mission, well known at
torney Of the up-Nalley town. j. In
Brownsville today.
Judge Gordon Boone Of Corpus Chris
u i spending a few days in Brownsville
on business.
4 Il. Potts Of College Station. mem
Der IF the faculty of the Agricultural &
Mechanical College, is d business visitor
IN Brownsville today.
Sam VI. Book Of Houston Is a busi-
ness visitor in the city Today.
". W. White of Dallas a. In Browns
Nlle today on business.
;. +. McConnice Of Houston l. a husi-
ness visitor IL the city today
X. l.. Levin OF Denver. Colo, l. "A bus
mess visitor in the city for q few DAYS.
w III. Williams Of san Antonio i IN
Brownsville today.
Victor r.. Closner Of Edinburg, Hidal-
20 county, a former resident OF
Brownsville, i visiting friends here for "A
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. VI. Meadows, Jr.. ar
rived Ia Brownsville last night from San
Benito and left this morning for Calves
ton, where Mr.. Meadows is connected
with the Galveston Tribune. They were
married at san Bcnito yesterday.
J. y. Robbins Of New York CITY is a
business visitor in the city today.
J.. l. Purvin Of Laredo is n business
visitor IN the city today.
H. IL Sparks Of Corpus Christi. with
he Wells Fargo express, Is in Browns
VIE today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
Posters Torn
Down: Use Torpedo

VIRGINIA, Mum. Aug. Is. - Be
cause advertisements for recruits for
the United States navy have been re
pxtcdly torn down and in many in
stNirc>. recruiting differs say. have
been replaced with luduirial Work
crs of the World literature. instructions
were issued today NV the recruiting mi
rcr in charge a. PLACE in the doorway
a whitehead torpedo 10 interest recruits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
Pleased With New Seryice--A. u. II,

liday of san Antonio, returning TO
Brownsville from San Antonio e. which
city he accompanied the first sleeper
handled nv the Brownsville road and the
San Antonio. Uvaldc & Gulf. reports that
the passengers who made the initial trip
were highly pleased with the service. road
bed. and general facilities Of the line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
Takes Take to Cover d

IaXIeS Take 10 Cover During The
wind and rain III the forenoon today III
the very time when they came into lively
and urgent demand, hire automobiles were
among the particularly scarce articles
upon the streets. Usually when one did
come into sight il was promptly crowded
with customers, sometimes demanding TO
be carried at rush speed in opposite di-
rcctions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

are interesting because we fnd that fr-
stead uf TIE INJURY sugar having gone
nn III tH tie FOOD sugar that has raised
ttH price. lrt--vsn III oIEh tie price In
the Harne.
Certainly the makers OF that delicious
beverage C0rn-roaa must have dis
covered that sugar In up. because one OF
the principal INGREDIENTS IN making Coca
Cola syrup "a fine cane sugar. Think or
ifi-they use mn average Of so tons OF
sugar "a dag-nb0ut 4 Carloads. But I'm
Ike many manufacturers that company
has Itself borne tile raise and I'd YOU and
4 ray Just tho same today for our bottle
or glass ~ Lpca-Coln tiYat we've always
paid Incidentally. LAis phase Of the ait
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

County Court Meta brief session Of
the county court wa- held tins morning.
Judge Yates adjourned court shortly af-
ter il was opened, Oh account Of the un-
usually diSagreeable weather and the fact
il prevniel the appearance If persons
concerned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
VALLEY

VALLEY PEOPLE: Send your Type
writers, Bicycles. etc, TO Is for repairs
We repair anything. We carry q complete
line Of bicycle supplies also Rio Grande
Electric Co. al TT.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

OFFICE DEPARTMENT QUARTER
MASTER. Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Sealed proposals viii De received here
until III 900 II. M. August 3l, 1916. FOR fur
nishing gasoline. forage aud bedding re-
quirod at Southern Department stations
and camps. during the period beginning
October i, 1916. and ending December II,
1916.
Information furnished upon application
S-I7-IS-19-2N-20-30
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
SEND US YOUR BABY CARRIAGES .

be retired; We have a SPECIAL MA
CHINE for this purpose. Rio Grande
Electric Co. -1E10tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

u4tiDn ~ "a Eood reminder
or tie benefits one RefB
from drinking n bever-
nye az pure ard good No
10ca-ccla- Not only do
we please our paiatcB
ard derive wholesome
refreHhfnrn- from the
drink Tat Es also give
our ays nmR that bit OF
sugar sweetness that
ttey crave and which In
necessary t0 health and
tissues. ~ II any won-
der them that Cocn-Cola
iB 10 popular and %
universally drunk that e
has been called the
drink the nation drinks''
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
Prepare For
PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE

All who walk or stand should fertify their
feet hy shaking Aliens Foot kasc. the ant
septic powder. into thrir shoes. Ii removes
and prevents the soreness. Ssaartin- and ,c,.es
that come with SPINNER drya and activity. Ii
takes the friction from tha shoe and rests the
feet. Over lan.nn packages are being usea
by the troops In the war gone. For .rufe
aches sprinkle Aliens Foot Ease i'm the Foot
Rafh aud soak ant rub The feet. sold tv
Druggists and Department stores c~verywhcre.
ne. Don't accept any substitute. FREE
Trial Package by mail. Address, Allen =
Olmsted. lie Roy. y. Y.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
CITY PAINT AND CARPENTER SHOP.
REPAIRING & CONSTRUCTION WORK
R. l. Gutierrez, Manager. Phone 568.
Flies Take Court House-BeHeyed II,

Flies TAKE COuFt HOuSe-BehrNed N0
have been driven 10 shelter BY the rain
and wind. thousands OF flies swaGmed
Ia the various rooms of the county court
house this morning. In the county clerks.
were kept busy spreading tanglefoot pa
per and otherwise attempting to reduce
the pest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
PLUMBING WORK GUARANTEED.

know my business and do the best work
NJ reasonable prices. Figure with me. J..
A. CARA, 301 Adams ST., Phone 49S-L.12
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
FOR MEXICAN DRAWN WORK IN
BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS. Misses Ar

ays's Millinery, 1903 Washington Street.
Si7 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

Soldiers, S0ldierS-Come around to the
City Confectionery and try one of our
Soldiers Sundae.-adv. SO. t. f..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

Electrical, bicycle, automobile, type
writer, flashlights, telephone and telegraph
supplies and repairs. We repair anything.
Rio Grande Electric co.-tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
INSURE
-IN--
AMERICAN COMPANIES
fW. X. Mendenhall
o AZ.
RAILROAD SCHEDULE

GULF COAST LINES.
HOUSTON AND BhowNSsilLE-
No. >. is. $50 A. u
No. 4. w. {n5 l.. ".
No. z, 81. IL 80 4 VI.
No. /. ar. lO:I5 l.. II.
SAM FORDyCt AND BR0w N%SViILE-
". q. n. $40 A VI
~. :. III 300 H. NJ
NJ. Ia. ~. 1000 A. ~
MISSION AND BROWNSVILLE
". =. ar. 1880 A "a
No. =. w. 40 l. NJ.
No. v. ar T4n A. NJ.
RIO aRANDE RAILROAD
Brownsville Point Isabel
Nv. 900 a. IN Ar. 100 a. m
A.. 7Hn . Nv. o:00 pm
men. and i.ll0 children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

For all kinds of electro, nickel, gold and
silver plating. Rio Grande Electric Co..
4i5-tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18

We call for and deliver your fans Tor re-
pairs. Call US. Rio Grande Electric Co
L%-6-t1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-18
About that plumbing that Is to be done
Cali Hayes & Sons. Scores Of satisfied
customers. Phone 50.-6El6!tt.

Marriage License lssued-A marriage
license was issued out OF the Office Of
County Clerk Joe Webb late yesterday to
Mem. Jennings Boyan and Dionicia
Campo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
WILSON FAMILY
BOUND FOR LAWN
Popular President Is Welcomed By
Crowds Along Route to Sum-
mer White House.

Atlantic City, n. Y. Sept. 9.-Presi-
dent Wilson, who spoke here before
the National Woman Suffrage associa-
ton left here at o'clock this morning
by motor for Long Branch, n. j., to
make an extended stay at Shadow
Lawn, his summer home.
A large crowd on the board walk and
nearby streets cheered the president as
he entered his automobile and during
his progress through Atlantic City. In
the crowd were many of the delegates
to the suffrage convention.
1t was expected President and Mrs
Wilson would reach Long Branch, be-
fore / o'clock this afternoon. The ride
from Atlantic City took the party along
a beautiful stretch Of road along the
ocean front.
Shadow Lawn was ready for their
occupancy and word received here was
that the populations of Asbury Park
Long Branch and West End were pre-
pared to welcome them
Long Branch. n. J., Sept 9.-Presi-
dent Wilson arrived at the summer
capitol. Shadow Lawn, here today.
after an uneventful trip by motor
from Atlantic City. A crowd greeted
him on his arrival The president
plans to spend most of his time here
until the election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
CAPITAL is QUIET;
SEEMS DESERTED
Attractions of SeashOre and Mountains
Lure Diplomats Away From
POtOmac's Banks.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Of1cial Wash
ingtOn seemed deserted city today.
Members of congress had gone to their
homes. President Wilson was al
Shadow Lawn, most diplomatic Off
Gals had not returned from the sea-
shore and mountains where they spend
the summer and many government OFF,
Gals were on vacations.
In view of the war departments or
der under which IL regiments Of na-
tional guardsmen soon are 20 be mus
tered out OF the federal service, Post
master General Burleson today called
the attention OF postmasters TO his
D. evious instructions to Immediately
reinstate every postal employee in the
same position and at the Same
salary as when he left to enter the mil
itary service.
The state department, Secretary
Lansing said today, is expecting a fur
Their note from Great Britain some time
protest against British seizure OF and
information has been received as to
when d reply may be expected TO the
American note protesting against the
British blacklist decree.
Secretary Lansing declined today to
indicate whether the department will
take any action regarding the state
ment in parliament on the mail CEN
sorship made by David Lloyd George,
the war secretary, that Information Sc
cured by the censors was being for
warded by other departments for use
for any national or public purpose"