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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
MANY INJURED SEEKING FOOD
Mexico City Continues to Suffer From
Shortage.

Washington, May 24.-Mexico City
continues to suffer from shortage of
food, especially corn.
State department dispatches said
that when an attempt was made to
distribute corn to 5000 persons there
was not sufficient supply and about
$50 tainted during the crush.
Several demonstrations have taken
place.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
CERTAIN ITALY WILL BE FOE
Kaiser to Return Decorations Con
ferred by Victor Emmanuel.

Berlin, May 24.-From the head
quarters of General Mackensen's army
before Przemysl Emperor William
sent word that he has abandoned
hope that Italy will remain neutral
He has kept in close touch with the
situation while in Galicia through tel
graph reports from the German for
eign Office.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
Forest Fires In Alaska.

Seward, Alaska, May 24.-Five conf
panies of forest rangers, headed by
Forester l.. X. McCulloch, are fight
ing forest fires which are doing great
damage back of Ship creek.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24

Mrs A. r. Garfield, elected mayor
of Warren, ILL.,, last month, visited
Chicago to broaden her views and
learn something of the ways of the
big world outside"
She went to her lodgings after mid
ly was she affected by what she saw.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24

If Italy does fight her fleets are
expected to render valuable aid to
the allies. Admiral Viale is the min
lister of marine, his Office correspond
ing to that of our secretary of the
navy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
Russian Marines Landed on Coast o,
Asia Minor.
CARRIED $500 PASSENGERS
Five Steamers Leave New York for
European Ports.

New York, May 24-More than g..
500 passengers sailed for Europe on
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24

Petrograd Reports Advance Checked
at That Point and Tells of Gains
Over Enemy on Both FIanks.
French Halt Attack Near Ypres.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
BLACKFOOT
DAY by Day..
Little events in the
whirl Of current topics

DR.. Williams, made professional
call to Firth this week.
Money to loan or Improved real
estate. Idaho irrigated Lands Co. adv
Phillip Thorstenberg, made flying
| trip to Firth this week.
Mrs. Emily just of Presto, is receiving
medical attention this week, having a
bad case of la grippe.
See the Parkinson's for your notary
work.
H. B. Curtis has taken up his abode
over the Red Cross garage of which he
is manager.
The reason we can sell you your
Millinery Cheap is because we are out
of the high rent district. Our $3.50 to
$500 Hats are equal to any $500 and
$500 in the city, look will convince
you.-Mrs. A. Jackson.
jne student body went for their
annual outing Tuesday morning to Han
er's ranch.
For bargains in almost everything
and anything, visit Clegg s new and
second hand store on Main street, Black
| foot.
! P. e. Van Orden left today for Ogden
in the interest of the local cannery of
which he is manager.
| Kinney B. Co., have the Best in Gum
Boots, and will stand behind them.
Yesterday noon Albert Browning got
too close to a bat in the hands of an
automatic baseball player and had his
nose broken.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

If you should happen to notice a few
of the high school boys running around
with their hair clipped off on one side,
and natural on the other, don't think
that it is a new style Of cut, for it is
not, the real cause of the trough stuff ,
lies with the Seniors of the high
school, who are initiating the Freshies'
as their last stunt before graduating.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Miss May Gertch Of Arco, arrived in
Blackfoot Wednesday evening, where
she will visit with friends.
Quite number of out -of-town people
are here visiting and taking in the
commencement exercises at the high
school, this week.
You can save money at Clegg's new
and second hand store on Main street,
Blackfoot.
Miss Nolda johnson, Of Mackay, who
has been attending the Blackfoot high
school this year, returned to her home
this morning.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
How Mrs. Harrod Got Rid Of Her
Stomach Trouble

~ suffered with stomach trouble for
years and tried everything I heard of,
but the only relief 1 got was temporary
until last spring l saw Chamberlain s
Tablets advertised and procured bot
tie of them at our drug store. I got re-
lief from that dreadful heaviness after
eating and from pain in the stomach, -
writes Mrs. Linda Harrod, Fort Wayne,
Ind. Obtainable everywhere. For sale
by all dealers.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27


N. A. Stone, and w. F.. Bergman,
will leave shortly to attend the annual
meeting of the Grand Lodge of X. Of p
at Lewiston, Idaho.
Painting and all its branches.-J. H.
Asher. Phone SO j.
e. M. Kennedy left to-day for his
ranch at Moore, accompanied by Temp
Hopkins. They will be gone about a
week.
Mrs. f. w. Bailey of Minnesota, re-
turned home Monday after pleasant
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor of the Commercial hotel.
Our $3.50 to $500 Hats are wonders,
regular $500 to $500 values. A new
line of White Hats just in.-Mrs. A.
Jackson.
Fred Weston, who has had charge of
the Shelley depot for several weeks,
has quit his job and returned to Black
foot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
Bfoot. Brok. & Real
Estate Co.
WEEKLY BARGAINS

WEEKLY BARGAINS
Five first class mich cows (fresh).
Some good work horses for sale -
cheap.
Small farms to trade for larger ones.
Farms to trade for city property.
Good rooming house Tor sale, doing
good business.
Two good buggys for sale with pole
and shafts.
New wide tired wagon for sale -
(price right.
What have you got to self Tell us,
we buy and pay CASH.
We have some great Bargains in
farm and city property
Judge Andersen, spent a few days in
Idaho Falls, last week on legal business.
Mrs. Frank Just, of Presto visited at
the Mrs. l.. A. Graham home this week.
DR.. v. G. White, Veterinarian, resi-
dent phone 800, Blackfoot.
w. G.. Sollenberger this week pur-
chased new Overland car.
Wanted, somebody to furnish GOOD
Buttermilk at ''Frenchie 81 Cafe. If
Joseph Warren left this morning for
his sheep camp in Paradisei Valley.
If the Boots you buy at Kinney &
Co., are not satisfactory, you get a
New Pair.
DR.. v. G. White, made trip to Soda
Springs this week.
We have just received fine line Of
Panamas. The newest shapes different
prices. Call and see them. - Mrs. A.
jackson.
d. A. jenkins, was a Pocatello visitor
this week.
Reduced prices on all Trimmed Hats,
az Jno IarlS. MAIN SCreeC, BlackIOOC.
Frank Just, of Presto was business
visitor in Blackfoot this week.
Tender, Juicy Sugar Cured Hams for
TIC per h., at Central Market.
J. R. Grier, an employee at the asylum
was a week end visitor at Pocatello.
Fred Keifer, of Idaho Falls, was a
Blackfoot visitor this week.
DR.. H. H. Scarborough, the man who
has system of relieving nervousness,
dizziness, old standing headaches, and
complicated eye defects, without drugs,
which he has used the past fifteen
years with phenomenal success, will be
at the Cottage Hotel, Tuesday, June l.
No charge made for the examination.
ADV.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Ruling Maughen left Blackfoot last
evening for his home in Logan, Utah,
Ruling has been in Blackfoot attend
s..t"'. Mrs. Walters, left this afternoon
for Logan, where Mrs. Walters will
$ cad The summer with her parents.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

|
Miss Mabel Jones, visited with rela-
tives in Shelley over Sunday.
Tender, Juicy Sugar Cured Hams for
TIC per h., at Central Market.
! Miss Beulah Patton of Idaho Falls,
is in this city visiting Miss Patton
was formerly of Blackfoot and is the
guest of Mrs. r. N. West.
Miss Kate LACQUER departed for
Ogden, Utah, Wednesday, where she
will visit friends and relatives for few
weeks.
Tender, juicy Sugar Cured Hams for
TIC per h., at Central Market.
q. Calvert, manager of the Gray
News company at Blackfoot, has re-
turned from a business trip to Oregon
and Washington points.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Clark, of Malad,
Idaho, arrived in Blackfoot, last Fri
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark will visit
with relatives at Moreland.
Charles Latherin, who has been at
tending high school for the past year
returned to Moore, Idaho, for the sum
mer.
The district court adjourned last
night and this morning. Judge Cowen
and his stenographer left for Pocatello
where they will assist Judge Guheen in
his judicial work.
G. Q. Farrar, of Nez Perez, Idaho.
arrived in Blackfoot, this week, with a
view of going in business here. Mr..
Farrar, says this country looks good to
him, and thinks so much of it will move
his family here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Smith of San
Luis Valley, Colo, are visiting in Black
foot, the guest of their sister and
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Smith.
They are accompanied by their daugh-
! ter.
Mrs. Morris Watson, is having her
lawns put in good shape which greatly
improves the appearance of her new
home just south of the present one on
East Main street.
Mrs. Chas Harris has returned home
from prolonged and pleasant visit to
her former home in Mcntne1ier
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

S. L. Reece, the cashier of the First
San Francisco, where he will represent
his bank at the National Bankers Con-
vention. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Reece, and they will add pleasure to
business by visit to the Panama Elk
position.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Mrs. 0. E. Nelson of Sterling, has
just received a new lot of Ladies ;
latest Dress Hats to add to her already
large lot of assorted hats for Ladies,
Misses and Children. Call and see her
prices, they cannot be beat. See for
yourself.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
Spring Cloaks

Have just received a line
of samples from one Of the
best manufacturers, that we
are selling at one half the
regular prices.
THE BROWN-HART co.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Bob Osborn, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Sydney Osborn, has been suffering with
the Group this week.
Buy your current magazines and pc
riodicaIs at Powers Pharmacy.
Edith, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Norton, has been quite ill
for the past week
DR.. V. G. White, Veterinarian, resi-
dent phone 800, Blackfoot.
The Palace drug store will soon have
la new front, and Marcus Mester has
the contract to do the work.
Buy your Gum Boots at Kinney & Co.
Mrs. Graham, who has been visiting
at the LACQUER home for the past week
departed for Morgan, Utah, Wednesday.
Edwin Bills has gone to Pocatello
where he has established an agency for
the sale of Overland automobiles.
Kinney & Co. give you the Quality
and Right Prices on Gum Boots.
"Doc' Southworth's departure from
BlackfOot is quite loss to his many
creditors. He was last heard of in
Cottonwood, Idaho.
Word was received of Ralph Adair
who is at present at Rochester, Mimi,
where Mrs. Adair recently underwent
very serious operation. Mr.. Adair saws
she is doing as good as could be expect
ed, and that they expect to be home
in about three weeks.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Stultz, were sere-
naded last Sunday afternoon by the
local band, who were comfortable seat
ed in the open air under the shade of
an old apple tree, where they played
quite number of times.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
ST. PAUL'S p. E. CHURCH

Services on Sunday next (Trinity
at 11:00 a. m. and 500 p. IN.
Sunday school 1000 a. m.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
money"

The mint makes it and under the terms
of the Continental Mortgage Company
you can secure it at per cent. for any
legal purpose on approved real estate.
Terms easy, tell us your wants and we
will cooperate with you.
PETTY & COMPANY.
513 Denham Building Denver, Colo.
1-3m
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
Indian Motorcycles

We have just received shipment of
Indian Motorcycles of the latest style.
These machines have electric lights,
speedometor and a 3-speed transmission.
Can be bought on easy payments. Call
and see them at our garage.
ADV. f.. & G. BILLS AUTO co.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Miss Jessie Lloyd has returned to
Blackfoot after spending several weeks
in Rexburg, where she was transcrib
ing records.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

AS DR.. Scarborough, the eyesight
specialist, of Idaho Falls, can only spare
one day each month to his many pa
tients in Blackfoot, those who can
should call in the forenoon of Tuesday,
June 1st., at the Cottage Hotel, so those
coming long distances will not have to
Wait-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Mrs. Mary Davis spent Tuesday even
ing in Blackfoot coming from Salmon
City in a machine through Mackay,
where she visited her brother, the
president of the Mackay bank. She
left last evening for Armstead, where
she expects to spend a few weeks on
business. She will then go to Cali
fornia.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Mrs. Chas. Harris has returned home
from prolonged and pleasant visit to
her former home in Montpelier.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Call J. IT. Asher, FAINTER and Deco
raor. Phone SO J.
Mrs. Alfred Hoover and two daugh-
tiers, Elizabeth and Margaret, of Wen
/ dell, Idaho, arrived in this city Mon
day evening" and will remain for some
time visiting with their many friends
and relatives. Mrs. Hoover will attend
the commencement exercises of the
B. H. S.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
Ladies' and Chill
dren's Shoes
A large variety and com
plete lines to make your Sc
lections from. Priced from
$1.00 up.
THE BROWN-HART co.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Quillan, who have
been visiting at Pocatello and Lava
Hot Springs, for the past week, return
ed home Tuesday evening.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Lowell Holbrook made a short
pleasure trip to Pocatello Sunday.
Miss Mabel Jones, visited with rela-
tives in Shelley over Sunday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Tender, Juicy Sugar Cured Hams for
lie per h., at Central Market.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
High Class Dress
Making
Fine Workmanship.
Prompt and Satisfactory.

Call at 289 East Bridge Street.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Ada Felsted, is back to her old posi-
ton at the Cash Store, after being
off for few days on account of sick
ness.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

Bob Osborn, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Sydney Osborn, has been suffering with
the Group this week.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27

"Doc' Southworth' s departure from
Blackfoot is quite loss to his many
creditors. He was last heard of in
Cottonwood, Idaho.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-04
GULFLIGHT SUNK
 THROUGH ERROR
Berlin Explains That Sub- marine Captain Made Mistake
DID NOT SEE AMERICAN FLAG
Darkness Gwen ss Excuse For over. sisht-Tho0gbt Snip Vas British Uld Not Diseozsr Mlstake Until
 Missie W4s Erred

Washington -The State Depart ment received 6 dispatch from Am bassaaor Gerard Hhlch la regarded aH removing Che 0Hlgl1ht and Cushing eases from the acute stage The Ger man Government announces tAat the torDedoing of the GnlniRht wag "uls- take" and fl is now expected that tho same response NiIl be made in re- gard t0 the Cushing and the Sebras- kan. If it ls finally determined that the latter was torpedoed. This WAS the State Departments announce ment.
 "'rhe American Ambassador al Der lin reports that the Chief Of the Ad- miraity Stan Admiral Behnke has informed him that the commander hf the submarine which sank he Gulf light did SO through n mistake, be- cause two boats similar to tfawlefa. one carrying Wireless apparatus, were apparently conveying The GulfliRht The commander therefore thought f. vas Britiah boat and did not gee the American flag on the Htern until just after giving the order to fire"
 In bls last note President Wilson aald that while expressions Of regret and offers of reparallon in ease of attacks on neutral yeaHeis hy mis= lake mlRht satisfy international ohli- Rntions. if no loaa 0f iife resulted. they could mol justify or excuse the prae-
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-04
WEEKS NEVIS
 STORIES RETOLD
Events That Made a Stir Con.
 densed to a Paragraph.
WHAT WASHINGTON IS DOING
He~s of interest That Triokies From the White House and the Various Departments-cataio of
 Crlmea and casu lies
" ar EuiIetIHS

The Russian Government denied the recent reoprted sinking of the battle ship Panteleimon in the Black Sea by a Turkish submarine.
 An Austrian submarine was sunk in an engagement on Venice between two Italian boats and two Austrian submersibles. No damage was eaus- ed to the Italian vessels.
 Italian troops pressed steadily for ward in the Tyrol and toward Trieste. Grado, seaport in the Gulf of Trie- ste. was occupied with little opposi. ton. Everywhere the invaders went they were welcomed by the populaee with shouts of "Brothers!" "Viva iltaliai"
 The British Admiralty announced that a submarine of the enemy tor pedOed and sank the pre-dreadnaught Majestic while she was supporting the army on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
 The |. 5. freighter Nebraska of the Hawaiian line. Captain J. $. Green, bound without cargo from Liverpool for the Delaware, was damaged for ward either by a mine or torpedo, causing her forehold to fiji with water and settling her by the bow.
 The Admiralty states that the Bri- tish battleship Triumph was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanellas. Most ot the crew were saved. The Triumph was of 11.S00 tons.
 Many ranehers returned to there farms near Mt. Lassen, Cal, when the peak became quiet.
 Italian forces have penetrated Aus trian territory. occupying the towns of Caporetto, the heights between the Judrlo and Isonzo rivers and the towns oi Cormons. Ceryignano and Terzo.
 Huge clouds of asphyXiatins gas were thrown against the British lines east of Ypres, and the atmosphere was rendered so poisonous that a portion ol Che arst line trenches had to be eva cuated
 German diplomacy. after failing ut terly to keep l;aly out Of the war, ls now beng exerted in every possible way to preserve Rumania's neutrality.
 Italy saut it's oaicial declaration of War to Vienna. and with drew her enyoys
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-04
General

The will of the late John Cuhahy, hacker. dIsposing of an estate beiey- sd 10 aggregate more than $500 poo. was approved in the Chicago Probate Court. The estate is left to the wid- ow. sons and daughters.
 Lassen Peak. Cal. was scaled for the first time since the recent erup- tions by Prof. k. 5. Holwag of the University of California. who reported that the craters are now filled.
 The British Home Office gave per mission for the landing of American passengers from the steamer Pots dam. New York for Rotterdam, which is being held in the Downs that her cargo may be examined for contra band.
 Bullets fell at Douglas, Ariz-, from Auga Pr'ieta, across the border, where a Carranza garrison engaged in heavy fire in celebration of the victory by General Obregon near Monterey.
 The latest of Canadian casualties Is sued in Ottawa contains the same name of Wendell Hubert Holmes, of Worcester, Mass. a private killed in action.
 The destroyer Cushing showed a wide margin above contract require ments at her standardization trial of Rockland. Me.
 Two British eirmen were fatally burned when their motor exploded while they were reeonnoitenng near Hazebrouek, France.
 A violent windstorm. followed by heavy rains. broke over Louisville, Ky, breaking trees, windows, and de moHshing signs.
 Charles Karin, a Vetran of the Cri- mean campaign. and the Franeo-Prus- sian war of 1870, died at his home in West Orange, N. J, aged 80.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-04
WORLDS NEWS IN
 CONDENSED FORM

LONDON.-The Governments suit against the Times under defense of the realm act was begun It is charged that information useful to the enemy was printed.
 NEW YoRk.-The officers of the White Star liner Lapland, which ar rived from Liverpool. reported that the Cunarder Aquitania was ashore in the River Mersey, when they pass ed her.
 LONDON. Premier Asquith has just made his first visit to the British headquarters in France There is no doubt that he was engaged in a very important mission.
 WASHlNGToN.-Women and chill dren are trampled to death in the crowds fighting for food around the relief cars and starvation is spreading from end to end of Mexico.
 cROOkHANEN.-The mate of the schooner June Rose, reports that members of the schooner's crew saw a submarine few hours before the American steamer Nebraskan was damaged by an explosion.
 BucHAREST.-m. Radeff, the Bull garian Minister. after 8 prolonged in terview with the Premier, left for Sofia. This means resumption of friendly relations with Serbia
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-04
I70reion

8eesaae ol aNHasmaU tiUtlHg. tHa mH1Hw authorities aaaumed euuuoI in Mlim lmly
 tHu buutfGl t1f7 laf HHopH IH tiiaH Eow. Scotland. Nefa eiaHsa heutasa gue shortage q estHe Bas faaultsH ln atmoat ptehmfae ufees faI heaf
 A sianrms ptateat WsH adafaeea 1t Germany by tha iuteh Government relating la ihe air Hltatt upan As Dutch ttaNitr AmWeuhnre
 halaef NllAslm phFaaaea Hge nuns of inc convent at Rove France een Nietvd of having concealed wound cd French aeiaief la the convent last December
 Sweden. Norway and Denmark la sued formal notification of theif neu traiity in tho war between Italy ana the reuloh alliea
 Klng George conferred knighthnos upon Frederick Edward Smtth. aollel tor General in the new Cabinet
 Reports of aVFloua riosiag in tb northern part of the Malay Peninsah were received at Tokio,
 An orgaalaed Angloltaliau demon stfatlon took place in front ot ta Italian embassy in London.
 Qsrmans has called all her untraiu cd isndstfnm over thifty.fise Into ae iise service,
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-04
MUST LET FOOD IN.
Wilson Win Use Force in Mexico to
 Compel Obedience.

Wilson Win Use Force in Mexico to
 Compel Obedience.
 Washlneton President Wilson will taka uaatic measuroa iu Mexico un- lesa iheea is a change in the present inletarahte conditions n thab country. umess Ibo warning Iaetlona h Mexico allow fhe distribution ot feoastuAs io starving women and children in that country the President will use means 10 accomplish this,
 The brief announcement intimatirs the change In the Pre- slaont's attitude was made soon aftor Pgasidsut Wilson had aiHxea h,s signature to the Red Cross appeal fer contributions of sood' stuffg from the American people to relfleyo the famine conditions now prevailing in Mexico. This announce ment read
 eWhen Che Presidents appeal for ald for tho Mexicana was issued it was also stated at tho Executive Office that statement from the Pres ideut on the present situation misht hc expected shortly.
 only one interpretation was placed on this announcement. It was thai President Wilson having asked for aid for the starving Mexieans' would inform the American people that he intended to see that the food s,uas they contributed went directly tn tho starving people fl he had to call on the armed forces Of tho United States to hrlng this about.