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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
LOSE TWO
SMALL WAR CRAFT
One Destroyer and One Tor
pedo Boat Sunk BY Striking
Mines-45 Seamen Are
Reported Lost.

London. March 11.-The British tor
pedo BOA destroyer Coquette and tor
pedo o No. IL have been sunk by
striking mines, it was officially an
nounced this afternoon.
The official announcement says the
number of casualties in connection with
the sinking of the warships was As.
The statement follows:
The torpedo boa destroyer Co
quette, Lieut.. We're Seymour. r. n. r.,
in command, and II. Nj. torpedo boat
No. II. Lieut. John A. II. Leigh. r.. NJ,
have struck mines off the east coast
and sunk. The casualties We're:
"Coquette-One officer and 81 men.
The Torpedo Boat-Three officers
and 20 men,"
The normal complement of the
Coquette was 60 men. Torpedo boat
No. II, ordinarily carried $50 men.
The Coquette was built in 1897. She
was 210 feet long and 1919 feet beam.
She displaced 1856 tons. Her armament
consisted of one 12-pound gun, Eve
six pound gun and two torpedo tubes
Torpedo boat No. IL, was built in
1906. She was 172 fees long and dis
placed 253 tons. She was armed with
two three-inch guns and three tor
pedo tubes.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

AS Secretary Lansing left the cabi-
net meeting he indicated further rep
RESERVATIONS. probably giving notice OF
the decision would be sent to the Car
ANA government Immediately.
The following statement was issued
at the White House:
"An adequate force will be sent at
nee III pursuit of Villa with the single
object OF capturing him and putting a
stop to his forays.
This can be done and Will be done
in entirely friendly aid of the consul
tuted authorities in Mexico and with
scrupulous respect for the sovereignty
of that republic"
1t was aid at the White House that
the American government wants VIVA
dead or alive and that no steps will be
neglected. to carry out that object.
1t was declared that the United
States will not consider the punitive
e~Xpendition an invasion OF Mexico. and
will continued to deal with the Car
rama government. The American gov
eminent is still opposed to armed in
t%ervention in Mexico. but has decided
United States is imperiled by the con-
tfnued activities of Francisco Villa.
The cabient was unanimous IN de-
Gliding that Villa must be caught.
Democratic and republican senators
particularly interested in the Mexican
situation seemed TO be agreed louay
that there was nothing for congress to
do at this time. Chairman Stone, OF
the foreign relations committee. found
republican leaders We're not disposed
to discuss the situation.
Senator Fall, who has Il plan n
bodied in ~ resolution for policins
Mexico with 100000 American volun-
teers. said that he might introduce il
and ask that it be referred to the for
eign relations committee, but WAS not
certain he would do it today.
McCumber Offers Resolution.
Senator McCumber, republican. ol
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
AuSTRIANS DECLARE
WAR ON SAN MARINO
Notice Sent to Smallest Nation
In World-Citizens Are
Ordered Interned.

Rome, March 1~0.-Austria regards
herself as at war with the republic of
San Marine, is the message conveyed
by Frederick II. Penfield, American I'M
bassaGor to Austria Hungary, to the
regents of the smallest state in the
world, who a applied through him to
have their citizens interned in Austria
released. Austria justified her refusal
with the statement hat a Marine
has committed a serious breach OF neu-
trality.
The republic of San Marino, in north
ern Italy, IA miles southwest of Rimini,
Is % qua miles in area and has a
population of $500. The supreme pow
er OF the republic is the general as
sembly and it is governed by two re-
gents selected twice "A year from the
60 life members of the great council.
The available armed forces OF the re-
public form a total of 1000 men. all
citizens able to bear arms being tech
nicaily obliged to do so from the age of
Is to 60 years. This little state has
had an existence OF o 1000 years.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
STOPPED SHORT
Taking Tones. and Built up on
Right Food.

The mistake Is frequently made o,
trying to build up a worn-out nervou:
system on so-called tones.
New material from which to rebuild
used up tissue cells is what should be
supplied, and this can be obtained
only from proper food.
Il found myself Oh the verge of a
nervous collapse. due to overwork and
study. and to illness in the family"
writes a Wisconsin woman.
my friends became alarmed he.
cause | grew pale and thin and could
not sleep nights. l took various
tonics. but their effects wore off
shortly after l stopped taking them.
My food did not seem to nourish me.
Reading of Grape-Nuts, l determined
to stop the tonics and see what a
change of diet would do. l ate Grape
Nuts four times a day with cream,
and drank milk also, went to bed
early after eating q dish Of Grape
Nuts.
I'm about two weeks I was sleeping
soundly. In a short time gained
weight and felt like a different woman.
Grape-Nuts and fresh air were the
only agents used to accomplish the
happy results" There's a Reason
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich
Ever read the above letter. a nsw
are Eeaalae, tRue. aaA foil 81 hnmaA
htefest.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
ARMY EXPECTED
TO HELP RUN DOWN VILLA

here stating that Carranza cavalry had
left GuZinan to take the bandit chief
in rear. with the expectation that
American troops. whom they supposed
to have already crossed the border,
would attack him.
The CarranZa troops, it was stated
carried a black and white flag to notify
the American troops of their identity.
General Gavira, commanding at Juarez,
has the andits escape tn the eastwar
blocked, n official information from
Aqua Prieta, was to the effect that
Military Governor p. Elias Gales. had
disposed troops in the last "a hours to
cut Villa off from, entry, into Sonora.
General Gutierrez was reported watch.
ing the south.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

inform General Carranza of the atti-
tude of the American government.
CONGRESS With Wilson.
Leader of both houses of congress
were Immediately notified from the
White louise of the presidents ac-
ton. They approved his course.
Before deciding finally to send the
troops after Villa, the president con-
ferred over the telephone with Chair
man Stone of the Senate foreign rela-
tons committee. who told him he be-
lieved sentiment in congress would
solidly support his action.
1t was considered possible that with
in a few days President Wilson will
go before congress- to recite the series
Of acts by Villa which led up to the
ordering OF troops to effect his cap
ture. The president desires to move
with the entire cooperation of con-
| gress.
No move will be made by the navy
for the present. Practically the entire
Atlantic fleet, however, is within two
days sail Of the Mexican coast and
should Carranza's forces be Unable to
| protect Americans or other foreigners
in case of riots, the navy will! be
pressed into service Immediately. This
was stated authoritatively today at the
navy department.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
Calumet
BakingP 20.
Ch;c.oo
BREAKING THE NEWS GENTLY
How the News of a Fire at His Home
Came to the Man Who Was
Most Interested.

In Liverpool there is a mai famous
for his calmness on every occasion.
One day he strolled leisurely into the
office of a friend.
I've just had a chat with your
wife" he began.
Why, | didn't know she was in
town"
oh, she wasn't in town" replied the
other. II called at your house"
II didn't know she was receiving
today" said the husband. with some
surprise. II thought she had a head
ache"
She didn't mention it to me-" said
the calm man. There was quite a
crowd at the house"
"A crowd" echoed the husband
Yes" went on the calm a They
anne with the fire engine"
The fire engine!" gasped the hus.
band.
"Oh, it's all right" went on the
calm man. Its all right now. 1t
wasn't much of a fire. but l thought
you'd like to know of il. "-Pearson's
Weekly.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
Wilson Determined to Settle
Border Trouble For All Time

The president himself is represent
ed as being as determined to Dust Villa
as he was TO GUST Eictoriano Huerta.
The announcements of the lntentlon
of the president to send troops into
Mexico was accompanied by scenes not
equaled by those at the White House
since the determination to send the At
lantic fleet to Vera Cruz in 1914.
OFFICIALS hoped General CarranZa
would realize the spirit in which the
American troops were being sent after
Villa.
Carranza will be notified Immediately
that the United States has no intention
of taking any Mexican territory what
ever and will respect fully the sove-
reignty Of that nation.
Fear Mexican Sentiment.
American officials realize that Car
rama may have difficulty in consent
ing to the presence of American sol
diers on Mexican soil because OF pop
ular feeling in his country.
At the cabinet meeting the discussion
of the situation was brief and to the
point. The cabinet unanimously agreed
tina the only thing to do was to SEND
troops.
President Wilson ook the same posi-
ton and at once instructed Secretary
Baker to issue the necessary orders. He
also instructed Secretary Lansing to
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
Fashions Set by Soldiers.

TdotstV1iS SSI W 0oIosSIS.
Alexander the Great is said to be re-
sponsible fer men shaving their faces.
the Baltimore Sun observes. When
his phalanx swept irtc Asia the
boards of his soldiers were found 20
be a source of danger to themselves.
In haud-tc-hand enc. unters with the
enemy the latter were found t. pos
sess too great an advantage in being
able to grasp the beard. AS a matter
of military necessity Alexander or
dered all his fighting men to shave.
Today in the trenches of Europe sol
diers are permitting their boards to
grow as a protection against culd-
again a necessity OF war-and doubt
less the wearing Of boards will be
very generally revived iii conae-
Quence.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
The Optimist.

Charles F. Murphy. the Tammany
leader. praising optimism, said:
"Wher / an looking for CHEEKY,
bracing OPTIMISM, often think of the
street musician playing Christians
Awake rn a cornet in the n,idst of a
driving snowstor,n on Christmas day
"Tbe snow fell, the wind blew. and
The musician, standing ir a deep Drift,
footed away when Il lady passed.
The man looked dawn at his shah
by attire ard said to himself proudly
and enthusiastically:
"'How lucky it's only my shoes
that's full IF holes. They d. MT show
at all in this deep snaw.'"-Washjng
ton Star.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

North Dakota. introduced q resolution
In the Senate today providing that con-
SreSS shall direct the president to Inn
inediately send an armed force into
Mexico TO hunt and destroy numbering
bands guilty of atrocities against
American citizens.
Eliseo Arredondo, General Carranza's
representative here received the news
of the presidents decision with the
statement hat he could make no COM
ment and would ut once notify General
CarranZa.
opinion that such action would not be
resented.
Need More Troops.
General Scott said today that the me-
cessity of providing even a stronger
force for the border than it now has.
while the American troops are operat-
ing in Mexico. would nccessitate using
some troops not now there for the punt
tive expedition. They probably will be
ordered from other posts. No plans
have been made. so far as is known.
for use of the national guard.
1T is said the pursuit of Villa would
be undertaken in q comprehensive way.
Cabinet members and army officials
regarded the decision to go after Villa
with troops with undisguised satisfac-
ton. y general feeling of relief that
the administration had finally decided
to take the step was apparent.
Fleet May Cooperate.
No orders had been issued to the
navy this afternoon, but it was consid-
cred probable that some of the Allan
tic fleet might be placed in Mexican
waters to be near if the Americans in
coast towns We're endangered by anti
American demonstrations The gov
ernnlcnt is reluctant to make any naval
demonstration that might be construed
as against General CarranZa.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEVER|sH, SICK
LOOK, Mother! If tongue is
coated, give "California
Syrup Of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative,'
and nothing else c~leanses the tendel
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels. and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste. liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross. half-sick, feverish. don't eat,
sleep or act naturally. breath is bad.
system full of cold, has sore throat.
s~tomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See if tongue is coated, then
give a %teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all
he constipated waste. sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys.
tenn, and you have a we'll child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly
harmless: children love it, and it new
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels. "
Ask at the store for a 50.cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown.ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
Calm s,owbetter.

Slowbetter is a calm man. not cas-
lily upset. On one occasion as his
motor car had come to a sudden stop
he crawled underneath it to see what
was the matter.
Somehow or other some petrol ig-
nitcd. A fierce burst of fame and
smoke came forth. enveloping SLOW
better. In the midst Of the excite.
ment he walked to one side with his
usual slow and regular step. His face
was black. his eyebrows and eyelashes
We're singed, and what was left of his
hair and beard were a sight to behold.
Someone brought a mirror, and he
had a look at himself. AS usual, how
ever, ne took matters phiiosophically.
Well" he said. slowly and deliber-
ately. Il was needing a shave and my
hair u anyway"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
BABY's ITCHING SKIN
Quickly soothed and Healed by
Cuticura. Trial Free.

Soap. IL there is any irritation anoint
gently with Cuticura Ointment on end
of finger. Refreshing slumber for rest
less, fretful babies usually follows the
use of these super-creamy emollients.
They are a boon to tired mothers.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L,
BOSTON. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
CARRANzA SILENT
ON BORDER RAIDS
Refuses to Discuss Incident
Censor SURPRISES All News
of Developments and
Press Is MuzzIed.

rama Toes not care to make a ate
ment III regard to the situation re-
sulting from the raid on Columbus, N.
NJ. A rigid censorship has been i'm
posed. Newspapers are priting Moth
ing of the raid and the public has not
been advised of it.
The Mexican embassy got a tele-
gram from General CarranZa late to-
day. saying that 5000 troop from va
rious garrisons to the south had been
ordered to owe upon the Villa bands.
Nc mention was made Of the pro-
posal Of the United States t. send
forces.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

Columbus. y. NJ. Marcel 10.-Carran-
Ia authorities according to information
from %JuareZ, would not object to he
entry of American troops into Mexico,
to attack Villa.
In fact messages AVE been received
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
PORTUGAL DECLARES SHE
is AT WAR WITH NJ

Paris. March 10.-The Portuguese le-
CATION nou that a state Of war
exists between the Portuguese republic
and the German empire. as from 6
o'clock last night.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

When a man sneers at q wonac'a
business ability he makes a notse
like our grapes.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
r TO WEST RoNT.

Odessa. Via London. March IL.
1t is reported here that Ger
many has given formal SUI
ances to Turkey that she will
not make a peace without COM
pesnation to Turkey. and that
Turkey has consented to send
Turkish troops TO assist the
Germans on the western front.
Several engineering regiments
have been withdrawn from
Asia Minor to Constantinople.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
STOP FRUIT

London. March 10. = In the privy
council today. King George signed the
expected proclamation prohibiting inn
portation Of preserved fruits.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

Greater London has about 2,oOo. 900
more persons within it's limits than
Greater New York has.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

Washington, March lO-Presndent Wilson today ordered Amer
lean troops over the Mexican border to capture " kill the Villa ban
dts who yesterday raided Columbus, N. NJ.
Senator Fall introduced his resolution providing for the recruit
ing of 100000 volunteers to police Mexico.
Major General Scott, chief of staff of the army, announced that
the expedition would consist of not less than 5000 men, all of whom
n available on the border under Major General Funston.
In its present stage, the presidents order does not mean armed
intervention in Mexico. 1t provides for a punitive expedition to deal
with lawless forces over which the Carranza government has no
control.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15

Makes 1t Clear That Sovereignty of Republic
Will Not Be lnterfered With Unless There Is Opposition
From Other sources-FleetM May Cooperate With Army to
limited Extent-More Troops Will Be Detailed From In
terror Posts to Strengthen Present Guard.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
Another
Testimonial
for
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Calumet akingPow
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Then bake one just
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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
EXPEDITION OF 5000 TROOPS
ORDERED ACROSS BORDER TO BRING BACK
OUTLAW GENERAL VILLA DEAD OR ALIVE

President Wilson. Following Cabinet Meeting at Which Off
caI Family Are In Accord, Orders U. S. Troops Across the
Border Without Waiting to Ask Consent of Carranza Gov
ernment-Fal introduces Senate Resolution Calling For
100000 Volunteers to Police Mexico.
De FACTO OFFICERS NOT EXPECTED TO OBJECT
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-15
The
Presidents
Wedding
Cake

an example of
decorative art v
equaled in the his.
tory of cake decorat-
ing an example of
d~eliciousness, light
ness and wholesome.
ness that would be a
pride to any house
wife. 1t is
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-17

NEWEST HOTEL
OPENED ITS DOORS THIS WEEK
AND is LAST WORD HOTEL
CONSTRUCTION
Social Events Mark Each Night o.
This Week-Last Night General
Public Was Admitted.

This week marked a new era in the
development OF pittsbureh For IN,
nrst tim" ln the history OF a city.
dominant on account Of It's progress
.lveness and commercial and indus
trial supremacy, house OF public IN
teriainment ranking any ever con
structet and fitting iu every particular
10 play an important part in the 30
clal and business life Of a great com
uunlfy opened ifs doors In Pittsburgh
The William Penn Hotel, an institu-
zion which has been declared bv ex-
pcrts 90 De- the "Iast word" in hotel
construction and equipment. wa
opened % TIE public Tbursia even
ing William Penn. a liueal descend
ant 81 the founder of this common
wealth. was the first guest 10 sigu IN,
register Following him came a Ion.
line uf well known 'ittsburghers an
Nious Co be among the first guests To
occupy the 1000 rooms. each o.
which is equipped with such novel
features as running ice water. q clock
built in To The room and absolutely
correct time. sound-aud sight proof
doors and the best 81 furniture and
service.
The opening" OF tho William Penn
commenced ON Monday when Grant
NCCgr-0. president OF the William
Penn Hotel Company. entertained q
large company OF representative busI-
less and newspaper men az dinner IN
tle Italian room.
ON Tuesday evening the President
end the board OF directors entertained
enc OF the most brilliant gatherings
of prominent Pittsburgh people that
have ever assembled
Wednesday private cars brought
tho most successful hotel proprietors
OF thc country To be among the guests
OF ManariuE Director e. \ Blanchard.
aud thr hotel was again ulled with q
brilliant gathering Of mcrry-makers
bent upon making the houscWarming
a success IN every sense Of the word.
Thursday uiEht the doors opened
and the general public came. saw ana
were impressed with an IN. wonders
OF hotel which experts declare 20
Be- the surprising triumph of hotel
construction and service
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-17

.."ar, Commercial school, of r.-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-17

Frn-'1.r. 'Htiaff rr tho West WIZ
i.r.t business college. 90 D1ark4H.re
announced Wednesday thH- r.e1t.s-..-.
N'r. being made Tor the purchase os OLD,