200 U. S, Troops Whip Villistas Americans Run Off Forty of Outlaws’ Horses During Fight and Suffer No Casualties. United States troops met Villistas in the second battle of the Mexican cam- paign and again defeated them, ac- cording to unofficial reports to Briga- dier General Pershing, in command of the American punitive expedition. At ‘Aguas Calientes (or at Bachin- aba), north of Guerrero, where the first action took place, two hundred troopers of the Tenth United States Cavalry (negro) last saturday surpris- ed about two hundred Villistas, killed thirty of them, ran off some of their horses and pursued the remnants of ‘the outlaw band. It is said the American forces es- caped without suffering any casual- ties. Colonel Brown, of the Tenth, com- manded the detachment of that regi- ment which dropped, as from the skies, upon the Villistas while the bandits were “nooning” in fancied se- curity, and opened fire upon them. Se safe had the Villistas felt that their horses were not picketed out, but were grazing while their owners slept. The Yankee cavalrymen “cut ‘out” a bunch of about forty of these’ enemy’s mounts, setting their owners afoot during the engagement. The report of the battle was carried to General Pershing at San Geronimo, Mexico, by two Mexican ranchmen, who said the outlaws had lost thirty men. Other reports fixed the number of Villista dead at between thirty or forty. Pershing sent the report from Ge- ronimo, near the extreme front of the American lines, by aeroplane to Colonia Budlan, whence it was wire- lessed to Cclumbus, N. M. The message from Pershing was re- layed by telegraph from Columbus to Major General Funston at San An- tonio, where it was said Colonel Brown in his report to Pershing, did not mention American losses. What the result of that chase was is not known, and General Funston is anxiously awaiting details of it. The Mexicans defeated formed one of the groups of Villa’s force driven from Guerrero, and rele:tlessly pur- sued since then. They were wholly unsuspecting of the presence of the enemy until a minute before they were attacked. The squadron of the Tenth stele upon them quietly while the bandits were lying about the camp many of them asleep. The encounter aroused deep inter- est at General Funston’s headquarters at San Antonio, where additicnal de- tails were awaited eagerly, but it was realized by officials that the effect of Brown’s fight and of other minor en- gagements that may. oceur is only. in: direct, so far as the greater problem of catching Villa is concerned. En- agements of that character, it was said, may be expected now from time to time and the running down of the | marauding bands is essential to the safety of the American column, but it was indicated that the only effects, so far as Villa is concerned, will be to destroy the morale of his supporting force. There are known to be other bands operating in that same part of Mexico, and a part of the American forces must remain to deal with them while the other part pushes on din pursuit of the fugitive chief. Villa’s latest southward shift was credited in official quarters, since it came from consular representatives in which the outlaw was located well be- yond Chihuahua City, and evidently trying to reach Parral, or, perhaps, even Torreon or Durango City. In the vicinity of all those cities there are known to be operating organized forces of . Villa's men aggregating a strength of some thousands. Accord- ing to all late reports, Villa appears to be traveling fast now and already has placed between himself and the pur- suing Americans a considerable dis- tance. SCATTER VILLA BANDS Carranza Troops Kill Forty-two in Fight Near Torreon. ‘ A Villa band under Simon Reyes and Chacon, lost forty-two killed in an attempt to surprise the garrison in the mining town of Parras, several .miles east of Torreon, Mexico. The garrison, under Colonel J. M. Ginzales, drove off the bandits and captured a quantity of arms and a number of horses. A band of Villa supporters wrecked a passenger train on a branch of the Mexican Central railroad near Som- brerete, Thursday, killing a number of persons, according to reports. Craft Ashore, One Drowns. The schooner Elsie A. Bayles, of Bangor, Me., went ashore near New Inlet, N. C., coast guard station. Cap- |S! tain Brown was drowned while a- ttempting to reach shore in a small boat. Two of the crew who were witb him landed safely and four men were saved with the breeches buoy. CONFIRM LANDING OF DIAZ U. 8. Hears Officially He Has Big | and legal - Force in Southern Mexico. Reports to the department of justice indicate that there no longer is doubt that Felix Diaz, nephew of Porfiric Diaz, the former dictator, has landed in Mexico. Officials have been informed that he is at the head of a considerable force in southern Mexico and has received material aid through Guatemala. This is the first official information of Diaz’s whereabouts. ‘of said Count te With the ‘Churches of the | County. Notes of Interest to. Church People of all Denominations in all Parts of the County. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY. Service Sunday 11:00 a. m. Wednes- day 8 p. m.; 93 E. High street. Man Without a Party Warts Name on Ballot. - Edward Callaghan, of Charleroi, Pa. addressed Szcretary of the Common- wealth Woods, asking that his name be put on the state ballot as a presiiea- tial candidate, without stating what party. ‘He sald that he felt that the pri- mary law was contrary to the federal constitution and wanted to give the plain people a chance. Cars Kill Grandmother and Child. Mrs. Janes Estel, seventy, and her granddaughter, Mav Gregg, four years old, were fatally injured when struck by cars on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad at Portsmouth, O. Both victims had their legs cut off. Germans Lose 14 Planes to Allies’ 44. The ‘German: war-- office has an nounced 'that in the month of March the Germans lost fourteen aero- planes in aerial engagements on the western front, while the French and British lost forty-four. Statement of Ownership. The DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, a weekly news- paper, published at Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, is published, edited and owned by P. Gray Meek, Bellefonte, Pa. It is an individual ownership, there being no corporation or stockholders. This statement is;made to comply with an Act of Congress of August 24th, 1912. .GEo. R. MEEK, Acting Business Manager New Advertisements. RUSTEE’S NOTICE.—S. A. Homan, having been appointed Trustee to settle the estate of Mrs. George W. Homan, late of Pennsylvaniat Furnace deceased, desires that all persons having accounts therewith settle the same prior to April 25, 1916. 61-13-3t ARK WANTED. —We will pay the highest price for 1916 Black Oak bark. Write, phone or call for information. P. B. CRIDER & SON, 61-10-6t Bellefonte, Pa. EN WANTED.—We can give steady em- ployment to from 50 to 100 men, at com- mon labor and various kinds of skilled " AMERICAN CAR AND FOUNLRY CO, 61-12-3t i Milton, Pa. work H.P. GASOLINE ENGINE.—A practicall- new 7 Horse Power International Harve: ter Gasoline Engine, with coils, gas tanks and all fittings in splendid condition, can be bought at a bargain. Call on or address the WATCHMAN office, Bellefonte, Pa. 61-10-tf ROPOSAL WANTED.—Notice is hereby giv- en that sealed bids will be received by the for the build- Plans and specifications can be trustees of the Y. M. C, A, ing of a ga arage. seen at by, April 15th. reserve the ri ie ks reject any,andiall bids. ight | 1-1 DMINISTRATRIX NOTICE. — Letters of ; Sdininistiation having been granted the gned upon the estate of James Woods, jate of Jt Bellefonte. borough deceased, all persons knowing themselves in any way indebt- ed to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them: duly - authenticated for settlement, TILLIE WOODS, Administratrix, Ww. HARRISON WALKER, Bellefonte, Pa. ttorney. 61-11-6t . ers and citizens of the County of Centre will présent their petition to the Court of Qustier Sessions of said County, on Monday, the 17th day of April, A. D, 1916, at ten o'clock a. m., representin that the furupike belonging, g to o the Centre and hacoquillas Turnpike pany, is for the entire distance Be in she said County of Centre, and that it would be for the best interests of the people of said county for that certain portion of said turnpike, beginning at its northern terminus on the viding line be- tween the Borough of Bellefonte and the Town- ship of Spring, and extending in a southerly di- rection through Spring Township approximately one and eight-tenth miles along said jumpike to a point on-said turnpike in the villa ge of Axe Mann, in said Township, fo Station 3157 on the Survey | of the State Highw ay Pasion of Highway Route No. 27, to become a public road, free from tolls and toll- -gates, and praying the Court to appoint & a Jury of five reputable citizens r the provisions of the Act of the General hon , approved the 2nd day of June, A, D. 1887 and its several su view and condemn the above iden portion of said turnpike, for public use, free from tolls and" toll-gates, ‘and 'to ‘assess the damages to which the owner or owners thereof may .be entitled therefor. IVAN WALKER, Attorney for Petitioners, March 14, A. D. 1916. 61. OTICE OF ‘A SPECIAL MEETING of the ; Stocknelde rs, of The ent, Man- and Company .of the Centre and Kishacogusi as Turnpike Road Company. an rsust to a Resolution of the DL of Man- rs of The President, Managers and Lomnagy bf Centre and Kishacoquillas Turnpike Road Eo a duly adopted, a special meeting of the stockholders of the said Company _has been call- Noe: is hereby given that sundry tax pay- ed tobe held at the general office of thesaid | Company, in the office of Blanchard & Blanchard, in Jom le Court, in the Borough ot Bellefonte, Pen! on Tuesday the ninth day of May, 1916, at at 100°clock, A.M., toconsider and authorize, if deemed advisable, the sale by the said Com. pany to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through the State Highway Com- missioner, under the provisions of the Act of May 31st, 1911, P. L. 468, and its supplements and amendments, of all that portion the turnpike road owned, controlled and operated by the said Company, extending over part of State Highway Route No. 27, as described in the Act of May 31st, 1911 aforesaid, ‘between the gh limits of Centre Hall and a point in the Village of Axe- mann. Station No. 3157 on the survey of the State rtment, being Pppreximately thir- Mighw t ousand two hundred (32, 200) feet, in the 'ownships of Potter and Spring, Len Pennsylvania, together with all the a and interests of the said Company in said portion of said turnpike road and ‘all bridges and other structures in connection with said portion of said road and all road materials and equip- ment on hand connected therewith, excepting and rving, however, all toll houses and lots of land appurtenant and belonging thereto outside of the full width of said highway, it to be under- Stood : gad , however, that if any of said toll said Fm roach upon the Hight s of way of the np; y, the said toll houses Te Compan therefrom at the ex- al be the said Company; to consider and authorize preper action of the managers and officers of the ( y relative to a proposed condemnation by the County of Centre by due egal ings of the remaining portion of the sai tumpike road between the said point in the Axemann, ie referred to, and the ugh Jimite of Bellefonte; to con- sider and authorize, if deemed advisable, the sale of all the above named toll houses and lots and any other remaining Company, and the thereafter of prone Procesdings for dissolution of the corporation; and to act upon all matters with or incidental to the above Stated 1 matters, and upon such other mat- ters as may lawfully come e meeting. All stockholders are requested to be present in rson or "Ey order oF i the Board of Managers. CHARLES F. COOK, 61-14-4t Secretary. Se Richins office: Bids must be jn 4 plements, to |. tre County, | New Advertisements. New Advertisements. XECUTOR’S ' NOTICE.—Letters testamen- tary uj the estate of John A. Hunter, late of Halfmoon township, deceased, hav- ing been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselyes indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same must present | them duly Suen iaied for settlement. MARY HUNTER, i DORSEY HUNTER, W. HARRISON WALKE Attorney, Bellefonte, Pa. utors. BLT 6 Bowersox's Apple Balsam -—FOR— Face and Lips, and Beautify- ing the Skin. HAS NO EQUAL. For sale at all drug stores, 15 and 25 cents. BOWERSOX, Chemist, Doctor in Pharmacy; GLOBE- PHARMACY, Millheim, Pa. 61.3-tf- BELLEFONTE D. W. Geiss has arranged for a general sale of Horses at his livery barn in Bellefonte on Friday, April 7th, 1916 at which time all owners of horses who for the inspection of the buyers who will be there. It will not be 2a auction. IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL HERE'S YOUR CHANCE. 61-13-2t* Cattle Pasture. open their 5000 acre range on Beech Creek on Monday, May 1st, 1916 Under the management of a good compe- tent person. The season will run from May 1st to Oct. 1st, and the rates for the Season will be 81.50 Per Head in Advance Cattle received ONLY on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Persons desiring to pasture Cattle should make application by letter or telephone to the Lehigh Valley Coal Co., 61-13-7t Snow Shoe, Pa. ASTER 6-DAY X CURSION || Atlantic City Cape May, Wildwood, Ocean.City, Sea Isle City, and Other Resorts : Saturday, April 22 oo $8.50 FROM BELLEFONTE 25 cents additional to Atlantic City * Via Delaware River Bridge For details as to time of trains or stop-over privileges, see Flyers, consult Agents. t="Similar Excursions July 8, 22; August 5, 19;8and September 2. Pennsylvania R.R. 61-14-2t. HORSE MARKET CHAFING, CHAPPED HANDS |" The Lehigh Valley Coal Company will | 4 OR RENT.—Furnished rooms, also furnish- ed Soartments, Shoemaker Flats, Sorin stree - OPERA HOUSE Thursday Evening, April 13th, 1916 . STETSON’S BIG DOUBLE Spectacular Scenic Production Uncle Tom’s Cabin The Most Gorgeous and Complete Production the World Has Ever Seen. 30-Peape-30 Positively the Largest Company Entour To-day. 1566 ne Greal Stree! Parade desire to sell can produce their animals | SEE EVA AND HER PONY SEE THE TWO MARKY AND THE TWO TOPSIES’ Band Concert in Front of Theatre at 7.00 P. M. Prices—235, 35 and 50 cents | == oa Opera -- House NOW PLAYING Paul Hirris AND His UANHATTAN -- PLAYERS FRIDAY NIGHT The Greatest White S'ave Play Ever Written The Girt He Couldn't buy | No Children under 16 years of ~ will be admitted to the Thea. iy SATURDAY MATINEE Galo Children’s Matinee | i “Rip Van Winkle” SATURDAY NIGHT | Richard Mansfield's famous success Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ‘Don’t fail to see the Manhattan Players NOW. Prices, 10 20 and 30 cents. 61-11-1m Mrs. Roberta Smith Has Opened a Mail: Order Business of Ladies’, Misses’ & Children’s Clothing Garments Made to. Measurement at LADIES’ TOGGERY SHOP, Shoemaker Flats; ‘Spring Street. BELLEFONTE, PA. 3x War Fund. 59-1-1y The First National Bank. The Relief Funds We are in eorrespondence with The American Ambulance Work in France, The Serbian Relief Fund, The Belgian Relief Fund, and The Permanent Blind Relief Contributions for these funds or for any Relief Work in Europe will be received and forwarded. The First National Bank BELLEFONTE, PA. to see this production. Corfe aiem—— _ — - [2 - x = - — SET €¢ 99 = ori The “Bell” road = is the shortest = way home E After closing that big deal— . or even when you don’t—the = * “trip home” for congratulations = - or encouragement is but to the = _ nearest Bell Telephone! = Like a flash goes your word, topping cities, speeding over dis tant country—homeward !—and ‘many a live salesman knows how it puts “pep” into the sales _ record. Take your own word—try it! THE BELL TELEPHONE CO. OF PA. W.: MALLALIEU, Local Manager, BELLEFONTE, PA. CY 61-14-Im YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS The Penn State College Quartet AT THE BELLEFONTE HIGH SCHOOL ON Monday Evening, April 10th. This Quartet has twice traveled from Coast to Coast and twice ta he Panama Canal, and is worthy of your patronage. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. cman JEWELRY. F P. BLAIR & SON, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Bellefonte, Pa, GRADUATION and Wedding Presents to suit all tastes and all pocket books. . Beautiful articles i in Jewelry at very moder- “ate cost. F. P, BLAIR & SON. 59-4-tf. Tie Leaders of (he World —) IN THE (— HARDWARE LINE | Modern Glenwood Ranges That Make Baking Easy. ‘'W. Atlee Burpee’s Garden Seeds, : Dexter Portland Cement, . Alaska Ice Cream Freezers, U. S. Poultry Netting, Blue Bell Granite Ware. Everything in a Well Kept Hardware, at Right Prices. H. P. SCHAEFFER, 61-12-6t. BELLEFONTE, PA.
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