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[[start page]] 36 both of them were in Florida till day before yesterday. Then discussed Williamson situation, let them read Williamson contract. [[red underline]] Kirk Brown [[/red underline]] was smooth and suave at first then both seemed to hesitate and drag on and finally Kirk Brown came out with the proposal that we allow them to use the [[red underline]] composite cardboard patent which I naturally refused. He is a sly fox, very grasping and I have lost all faith in him [[/red underline]] I made up my mind I shall not discuss with him any more [[red underline]] he tries too much my patience [[/red underline]] Took supper at University Club at a table with a certain Mr. Thomas, a publisher introduced by R. A Anthony, and Captain [[end page]] [[start page]] 37 Melville [[strikethrough]] of the [[/strikethrough]] a veteran of the Spanish War. [[red underline]] Both seemed very little enthusiastic about the prospect [[/red underline]] of war. [[vertical note in left margin]] Mexico [[/vertical note in left margin]] This seems general tendency everywhere. Everybody seems to think the president brought us in an unglorious condition with the perspective of a long war with no good purpose. and without good reason. Mexico. At Chemists Club, [[red underline]] Society Chemical Industry. [[/red underline]] wrangle between [[red underline]] Schuphnus and Chandler [[/red underline]] on "Who invented [[red underline]] Celluloid." [[/red underline]] Schuphnus like usually displayed his bad manners. Spent remainder of evening with Dr. Von Recklinghausen. of [[red underline]] Cooper Hewitt Co. [[/red underline]] On coming home met Mandel at train. [[black underline]] April 25. [[/black underline]] 1914. [[red underline]] Gothelf [[/red underline]] back since yesterday. [[red underline]] Lawrence [[/red underline]] has made good progress in [[red underline]] lacquering [[/red underline]] wood with No. 5. [[end page]]