=T TTRXA ml% i\ 1 ' J . 1 \ s ' B 61T YEAR. THE ST. CRODiL AViS | is printed and puilishel dily (Sunlays and Holidxys exceptzl) 0y 7. Jolinsen at the Avis Office. | TERMS---50 cents mrathly in 1 iommece 2 eents parr siigiz coDi. Wnatered as second-cluss moeier May 26th 1917 at the Post Oijice al Chrstion wed St Ovetr, V. L ofthe U. S 5 4 der the Act of March 3. 1579. TELEGRAM-. ST. CROIX STATIQON. Panama, Feb 25th.-—An angry crowd of Panamanians tore the Costa Rican “‘Coat of Arms’’ from that nativas ¢)n- sulate here last night and tranplel it ander foot. This incident followzd a demonstration against Costa Rica which came as a sequel to the invasion of Pan- amanian territory by Costa Rican forces, reports of which were confrrimed at the Presidential offices, which gave ou' tele-- grams stating that Costa, in-the Provinee of Chirigui had been occupied by Costa Rican forces. The demonstrations be gan early in the evening and a short tfime later a cheering erowd appzarad be- fore the National Palace and called upon President Porras for a speech. The Presiden- made a patriotic address caili- ing upon ‘‘LoyalPanamanians’ to pres- ent themselves today for the formation of military f_rcesin case sucha step shou'd be necessaty Senor Jecome, Costa Rican Consul who is a native Panamanian, has resigned his post, wi.l2 two brothers-in law of President Porras wh» have becn holding offices in the Panama Adminis- tration, have resigned, being Costa Ri- cans by birth. Costa has ozzapied by force the district of Coto on thz Pacific boundary, which w: have possessed un- der the status Quo'’, said an official statement issuad last night. She claims this territorv in accordance with the award handed down in 1914 by Chief Justice White of the United States Su- preme Court, who was named arbitrator and Panama hal declinad to accept his decision. ' : Postdam, Germany, February 25th.— Former Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany is reported to be unconsci- oas, at Doorn, Holland, in private tei- grams received here last night. It is said there is pno hope of h er recovery and her early demisz is indicated. Visi- tHrs at the new palace hare report that preparations for the internment of the former empress are going on and that a ourial plot for her and the former em- paror is being made ready. It is in close proximity to the palace, which was the former monarch’s Domicile in this city. Smokers’ teeth discolor more than others, usually. But the stains lie in a film, and re- moving that film remcves them. There is now away to combat this film. Millions of peopie employ it. Leading den- tists everywhere advise it. See how teeth whiten when you use it a few days. Film ruins teeth That film on teeth which makes them dingy causes most tooth troubles. It is viscous—- you can feel it. It clings to teeth, enters crevices and stays. The old ways of brushing did not end it, so millions found that well-brushed teeth dis- colored and decayed. It is the film-coat that discolors, not the teeth. Film is the basis of tartar. It holds - food substance which ferments and forms acid. It holds the acid in contact with the teeth to cause decay. . Millions of germs breed in it: They, with tartar, are the chief cause of pyorrhea. Very few peonle have escaped these troubles caused by film. CERIST,ANSIES VL B & Vit Xiaury sy Wieh (i B P—l PAT.OF" £ REG.U.S. g 2 The New-Day Dentifrice A scientific filmcombatant, combined with tw. other modern requisites. Now advised for daily use by leading dentists everywhere. Supplied by druggists in large tubes. Ve 9% > 77 .\\\\’\\\\ ~ 4N A Gift i A~