St. Croix Avis (Christiansted, St. Croix [V.I.]) 1844-Current
May 22, 1920

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Al g o 7 C ’/f V. 4 W 2 T S AN TR \\L i;| \6 //8 A \/_,\§\ ;.‘_ é,{;:i 8 “*t& N 7 [/“7 S w 4 Q\"\ F N ,~""’4%§' 75T™H YEAR. THE ST. CROIX AVIS 18 printed and published daily (Sundays awnd Holidays excepted) by G. Johansen ot the Avis Office. T RMS---50 cents monthly wn advance, 2 cents per single copy. [intered as second-class matter May 26th 1917 at the Post Office at Christian dled, St Growe, Vo L U1 tRe U] A Wn der the Aet of March 3. 1879. Contribution to this paper will be glad- Ly received when the same deals with mat ters of general interest, and is accompa nied with the author’s name, as a quar antee of good faith. The editor cannot be responsible for the views of his correspon dentsnor does he necessarily endorse them. AN LI UNl] OF DEPOSITS WITHDRAWALS AT el e [HE NEY' 01, GRUIX SAVINGS BANK On Saturday the 15th May 1920. RECEIVERS: In Christiansted A. E. STAXEMANN Trustee. in Freder.ksted R. E. HIGGINS Trustee. Balance of deposits to Bth May 1920 30,052.90 61 Deposits, of which 38 in Christiansted 1,018.95 3 new) 23 in Frederiksted 831.00 (3 new) 1,349.95 $81.402.85 7 withdrawals of whicnh sin Christiansted 24.50 2 in Frederiksted 3 290 202 Balance of deposits to date 81,375.65 Receivers for Saturday the 22’ May 1920. In Christiansted A. E. STAKEMANN Trustee. In Frederiksted R E. HIGGINS Trustee. A. E. STAKEMANN President CHRISTIANETED), V. 1k 8 A.. SATURDAY 228 D MAY 1920 i CONCERNING THE FEXEMPTION FROM TAXxXES OF PROPHERTIES USED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITA i BLE AND BRCCATIONAL PUR i POSES. 1. All properiies used exclusively for re i ligious, charitable or educational pur poses are exempt from payment of i taxes, 2 The taxes for the vears 1916 to 1919, both included, assessed or collected on such properties as in section 1 mentioned are remitted and, if collected, shall be refunded the respective owners from the funds of the St. Croix Colonial Treasury. Thus duly passed at an extraordinary i meeting of the:Colonial Council held, Monday, May 3, 1920. Christiansted, May 7, 1920. D.C. CANEGATA, ROBT. L. MERWIN, Secretary. Chairman. 3 The above Ordnance is hereby sane tioned and approved. Witness my hand and the seal of the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States at St. Thomas the 17th day of May 1920. J. W. OMAN, Governor. 70 THE Bl DG§E7’ FOR THE MUNI CIPALITY OF ST. CROIX FOR THE g FISCAL YEAR 1919-1920. e i To the Budget for the Municipality of St Croix—ltem !1-—the Colonial Coun ci and Municipal Committee is here by granted for maintenance the sum of francs five thousand. Thus duly passed at the 6th Ordinary Meeting of the :Colonial Council held Monday April 26, 1920. D.C. CANEGATA, ROBT. L. MERWIN, 1 Secretary. Chairman. The above Additional Money Bill is hereby sanctioned and approved. Withess my hand and the seal of the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States at St. Thomas the 17th day of May 1920. J. W. OMAN, Governor. Adverti vertisement. BIDS are requested for the tollowing articles, which are needed in the ad ministration o the Christiansted Muni cipal Hospital, for the month of June 1920. Delivery is to be made by the merchant, ir ecase the merchant is outside the limit of Christiansted Municipality. Bids should be addressed to the Inspector, Municipal Hospital, Christiansted. After May 27th, no bids will be congidered. All supplies to be of the best (uality. Wheat flour, 50 lbs.; Corn Meal. 85 lbs.; Rice 100 lks.; Lard, 85 Ibs.; Cookinge butter, 35 lbs.; Sugar 300 lbs.: Table but ter, 50 lbs.: Irish potatoes 300 Ibs.: Meat (Beef, Mutton Pork,) 400 Ibs.: (Juaker Oats, 40 lbs.; Cream of Wheat 25 lbs.: Beans and Peas, 50 lbs.: Onions, 20 lbs.: Salt Fish 40 |bs. Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I. of U.S.A., May 21st 1920. N. P. CHRISTENSEN. Inspector Municipal Hospital. 9 Advertisement. IDS are requested fir the following Bsupplies which are needed in the administration of Richmond Insane and leper Asylum for the month of June 1920. Delivery is to ne made by the merchant. Bids should be addressed to Inspector, Richmond Insine Asylum. All supplies to be of best quality. Flour 70 lbs., Cornmeal 500 lbs.: Rice 400 lbs., Oa‘s 360 lbs., Sago 100 Ibs.: Beef 460 lbs., Pork 180 lks., Fish (salt) 224 lbs. Peas 200 Ibs., Potatoes 200 Ibs., Lard 100 lbs., Cooking butter 100 |bs., Table butter 100 lbs., Onions 50 lbs.. Tea 15 lbs., Matches 2 gross, Soap 6 cases. All bids should be received by May 26th, 1920. Christiansted, St. Croix, V. I. of U. S. A., May Z2lst 1920. H. HANSEN Inspector Richmond Insane Leper Asylum. No 117

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8.30. MONDAY EVENING 8.30. 6 9 TE. Bl Ty Marie Walcamp” in The Red Glove” _ Episode 7. “A DESPE~XATE CHANCE." After her fall from a tree trunk to a stream below, Billie sees the red glove afd manages to get it. She makes a captive of the Vulture, single-handed, but he escapes. There are many exciting events in this episode, whick: closes with 3 very realistre col lision between the auto and a train. Episode 8 “FACING DEATH.” The beginning of this episode with the auto crash pictured at the close ot the last episode is justified hv the realistic nature of the occurrence. Billie and Tia Juana scarcely escaped death and the Vulture leads a prison break, releasing all of his men. The Vulture and Wiley cut down an oil derrick, on which Billie has sought refuge, but Billie saves herself by springing to the roof of a nearby building. A number full of interesting and exciting action. Show Concluding with: “Charlie, The Little Dare-Dewvil” ariie, LIWUE are-uvevll Comedy 2 Reels. Your old friend ‘“The China-Boy”’ makes some fun with “another’’ donkey. ADMISSION: Raerwarl Bopn. 4 T e Bbso X iioin Vgl v von b gy vNYoPIR AL i o e O LW IIIDOUL GIIU LWU ladu TUWD Ul ITDOUL YyUu stald T e SN OO General Entrance........,. Soanhin s i o e “hildren 20 and 10c. R d z Ex S. S. Guiana HAMS, BACON. FAMILY BEEF, CERVELAT SAUSAGE. AMERICAN CREAM CHEESE. A. R. Mclntosh. Christiansted, 20’ May 1920. ULR S SR __* o S PROCEEDINGS OF THE FNENT COLONIAL COUNCIL FOR ST. CROIX. Continued from yesterday’s Avis 2nd Member for Frederiksted ®ountry District (M. M. Skeoch) remarked: Mr. Chairman. I look upon the advertise ment in the papers calling a mass¢ meet ing a farce; are the people who voted for the members in this Council to decide whether we should have one or two judges. B S L L R Ist Member for Christiansted Country District (Stakemann) remarked: Mr. Chairman. According to American princi ples the people are supreme. In the United States referendum is made to the people; if the people of these island are not satisfied they have aiight to send their grievances to Washington. (Ap plause from the Lobby.) The Chairman rang the bell and asked for order in the Lobby, 2ad Member for Christiansted Town (Caregata) remarked: Mr. Chairman propose that before we take the vote on this matter we give the people g chance and hear what they have to say. It is very seldnm we hear what they have to say. Let us give them a chance. The Chairman remarked: The motion before the Hous> now is, all those in favor of two District Judges for the Islands i. e. one for each Municipality vote in the affirmative. 2nd Appointed Member (Noll) remark ed: Mr. Chairman. We do not say that it is impracticable to have two Distriet judges, but we say it would be involving additional expense. It is your money if you want these two judges you may vote for two. The Chairman put to the vote the mo tion made by 2nd Appoirted Member [Noll]. 10 members voted for; 5 against. ']l‘he Chairman remarked: The motion 18 lost. AUCTION I' the request of Lawyer STAKEMANN A on behalf of Dr. H. V. HUGHENS will be offered for sale at a public Auction to be held at his residence No. 52 King Street in Christiansted on e SATURDAY the 29th of May 1920 AT 2 OCILIK P M. HIS WELL KEPT consisting chiefly of Tables, Chairs, Card Tables, Side board; Mirrors, China and Class ware, Bedstead, Mattresses, Ilce cream Freezer and Aluminum Kiteh en Utensils ete., ete. Christiansted Vendue Office, St. Croix, May 21st 1920. JOHN L (AIREY. Fee Pr 10.00 Say ten Francs. Ist Member for Christiansted Country Distriect {Stakemann] remarked: Mr. Chairman. The Council will receive inforsnation from the public as to what their desires are: and when that information comes it is then left to the Counecil or Government to do what they see fit. 2nd Appointed VMember Noll) would like to know who is going to advise the public at the mass meeting. Ist Member for Christiansted Country District [Stakemann] aswered: I am going to advise them. 2nd Appointed Memker [Nolli would like to know if any one representing the Government has been invited to ttend Ist Member for Chri-tiansted Country District [Stakemann] answered: The public is invited to attend. Ist Member for Frederiksted Country District (Andersen) remarked: Mr. Chairman Any one who wishes to attend the meeting and express an opinion may do so. o The Chairman remarked: We have been deviating very much from. the Or der of the Day. The bill, by Govern ment’s request, is postponed until the next meeting. Item 6. Colonial Council Bill No. 30. 3rd Discussion on Colonial Coun cil Bill No. 30, Draft of an Ordi nance, introauced by Government providing a compiled code of ger er al and special laws, and altering. amending, repealing and continuing existing laws. The Chairman remarked: This mat

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ter is wiso hefore vou on 3rd Discussion. 2nd Apyointed M&nber Noll] remark ed Mr. Chairman: According to expres sions of opinions have heard I do not see anything else to do but to put the bill to the vote and take it oftf the docket. i move that the vote be taken on it. The Chairtan remarked: According to the Rules of Business the Secretary should read the bill betore taking the vote on it, but it would be impossible for him to read such a voluwminous bill. If any member has any objection as to whe ther it should be considered as read, I hope he will do so before the vote is taken on the guestion. i will now put to the vote whether the Hill should be considered as read. The copy have on my desk has been very carefully compared and that will be the official copy. Ist Member for Christiansted Country Distriet Stake.. amwi) remarked: Mr. Chairman. Before the vote is taken I would like to ask when these laws are going 10 be put in force? Idon’t think they should be put in force -before they are printed. There are many items o consequence that should be taken into consideration before the laws are put in force wili mention one, does the pre sent 1+ w acknowledge property rights hotween marrvied people 2 [here should be some preseription how these laws should be changed. There are many other questions which ought to be gone inio so that people could know their rights. We are being put into a new code of laws right away whereas other places acquired by the United Startes States are given time to change their laws, take Louisiana for an instance. We should know whether those legal rights existing under the other ia s wilil be changed. ith ppointed Member [Blackwood] remarked: Mr. Chairman. There seems to be some misunderstanding about the whole thing. This Councii 18 supposed to represent.the community, and uine members were appointed by the Council to go through these !aws, and amend ments were made. Member Stakemann was our lezal adviser throughout the meetings, all suggesiions made were incorporated and now to go over the whole thing again for the community to Bnderstand it paragrapb by paragraph wnald be a tremendous wofk. As 2nd Discussicn we went over the laws para graph by paragrapn and at 3rd Discus sion to read the whole thing over again— (lst Member for Christansted Country District Stakemann: We are not asking to read the whole thing over again) Member Blackwcod continuing —The laws have been gone over thoroughly by the Committee and the Council has shown its willingness to accept the re commendations of the Committee. with this in view, I cannot see whygt should be heid up. There seems to be a peculiar move to hold up the bill. Nl L R N _lst Member for Frederiksted Country District [Andersen] remarked. Mr. Chairman. wish tosay that no attempt 1s being made to obstruct the passage of the law. Ist Member for Christ ansted Country District (Stakemann) remarked: Mr. Chgirman. I think the Honoragle 4th Appointed Me vber misunderstands the situation; there is no attempt to obstruc the passage of the law, it is only a point to which the Council’s attention is drawn and that is, when the laws will be put in force, and I also made suggestions as to certain rights acquired under the Dan ish laws. 1 find that the present criminal laws are very much like the laws made for these isiands and were only awaiting Royal sactior, the oniy diftference of im portance 1 see is, the punishments, some of them are higher, the fines are aiso higher; we must give in to those things, they are United States laws and we have to follow the iaws whereever we go. Changes have been made to sections which we believe would affect the rights of the community. It is said that peole will not be per mitted to’ go out of their houses after ten o’clock at nights, but common sense will tell one that sueh a law could not even be proposed. As the laws stand at present I don’t think the community will pe placed in any worse position. The only thing left to be done lis, to get the right man to administer them, the laws may be good, but the whole thing rests on the man who is to administer them. 4th Appointed Member Blackwood] re marked: Mr. Chairman. I am indeed in ac ord with the words of the last speaker and am glad that he has given such an explanation which, toa great extent, will eliminate all the doubts and fears entertained hy some people 1p this community. 2nd Appointed Member (Noll remark ed: Mr. Chairman. This is probably the most important matter that will ever be voted on by tiis Council, it is a matter that very few legislative bodies ever had an opportunity to vote upon; it is very seldom that a legislative body undertakes such atask. In the interest of future record and in case oi denials 1 move that we take the vote by roll call. Ist Member for Christiansted Country District (Stakemann) remarked: Mr. Chairman. In regard to the Code of Civil Procedure which is before us I acknowledge that the procedure we had before was not recommendable, and I consider this code an improvement. We are very anxious to have trial by jury and it is provided ior in this code. The Chairman remarked: As previ ously stated the Rules of Businessrequire that our Secretary read the laws before the vote is taken upon it. This I must acmit would be an exceedingly hard task, therefore I must take the vote as to whether the iule should be suspended. It was put to the vote and unanimously carried that the |Pws be taken as read. 2nd Appointed Member (Noll) again proposed that the vote o 2 the laws be taken by roil call. 4th Member for Christiansted Country Distriet (Ramsay), 3rda Member for said Distriect (R. W. Skeoch) and sth Ap pointed Member (Lunney) seconded the member’s proposal. Accordingly the Chairman proceeded to take the vote by roil call with the fol lowing results. Ist Appointed Member [K. Henderson), Aye, 2nd Appointed Member [N011]......Aye. 3rd Appointed Member Armstrong Aye. 4th Appoinied Member Blackwood] Aye. bth Appointed Member Lunney]...Aye. Ist Member for Christiansted Town [Abramson], Ave 2nd Member for Chri tiansted Town taennt Ave 3rd Member for Christiansted Town Matey,. Ave, Ist Member for Christiansted Coun tey Distriet (Stakemann) Aye. 2nd Member for Christiansted Coun fry Distriet (Mae Kay Ave, 3rd Member for Christiansted Coun try District (Robt. W. Skeoch)... Aye. 4th Member for Christiansred Couri try Distriet (Ramsay). L AYe Ist Member for Frederiksted Town dmbens Aye. 2nd Member for Frederiksied Town w 0 i Ave, Ist Member for Frederiksted Coun try Distriet LAndersen})..... Aye, 2nd Member for Frederiksted Coun try Distriet (M. M. Skeoch).. Aye. 3rd Member for Frederiksted Coun try Distriet {(G. Nordby) Aye 4th Member for Frederiksted Coun try Distrigh (Flegmne) Aye. The Chairman remarked: ‘The hill is unanimously adopted; furihermore ihe Chairman said: Honorable Members i believe you have ecast the right vote, may the new Laws be a blessing to the Island 1 congratulate you. The Chairman further remarked: By request of Government an extraordinary meeting is called for l'uesday the 25th inst. There being no furtner business before the House the Chairman deeclared the meeting closed at 4.45 p. m. e The exchange was fixed and an nounced by the National Bank yester day afternoon at 10 and 11%. Quite a slipment of goods is being re ceived in these days. Os course the cost of these goods is very much higher than usual so as to offset the rate of exchange through whieh we look for a drop. The ©reole and Virginia have neither of them shown up as yer.

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for an extraordinary Meeting of the Colonial Council for St. Creix, TUESDAY, May 25, 1920, at one o’clock p. m. Convened by request of Government. 1. Election of men to take part with Government in deciding on applica tions to be made of their Majesties King Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark’s Golden Wedding Le racy. 2. Election of do. of their Royal High nesses rown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Louise of Denmark’s Silver Wedding Legacy. 3. Election of do. of the Nuptial Fund of His Roy'| Hichness Prince Val demar of Denmark. 4. Eleetion do. of the P. C. Biveh &nd wife Rosaline Antoineit’s legacy to the poor cf St. Croix. 5. Colonial Council Bill No. 29. Continuatian of 3rd Discussion on Draft of an Ordinance introduced by Government establishing and de claring the organizatior. of the Judi clary and Iducationai Deparsments of the Virgin Islands of the United States ete. with amendment. Colonial (onunecil Office, St. Croix, May 18th, 1920. ROBT. L. MERWIN, Chaitrman. And Noises In The Head. IF YOU ARE A SUFFERE-—-Go to your Loecal Druggist and order ‘CON CENTRATED SOIJRDAL,’ price 4/6 per tin. This New remedy gives almost immediate relief, and quickly efects a permanent cure. It pénetrates to the actual seat of the complaint, and has completely ciared many cases which were considered hopeless If your mhemist does not yet stock ‘SOURDAL’, do not accep: any substitute, but send money order for a supply direct to the ‘SOUR DAL’ DISTRIBUTING CO, 38 STA TOIN ROAD, CROYDON,:SURREY, NG., and a package will be mailed per return with full directibns. For Sale Or Rent. The property No. 3 4 Hill >tr. and 64 East Str. For particulars apply to the own er EMILY QUIN. 11th May 1920. ST Rt -8 NV NOTICE. ARTIES having claims against the P Joint Estate cf the late MRS. ROSA MOND DIDRICHSEN, born Geipel, and previously deceased husband PETER DID rRICHYEN, are hereby notified to file ®heir claims with the undersigred Dealing Court within 3 months. The Heirs to the said joint-estate are hereby notified to report themselves to the undersigned Court within a year and six weeks. Ch istiansted’s Dealing Court, St. Croix, May 19th. 1920. JOBN L. CURRY. NOTICE. OWIN G to repairs not being com pleted on the Steam Yacht Saranac, the Schooner Vigilant will take the Excursionists to St. Tho mas on Saturday night at 11 o’clock; to return on Tuesday morning. Passengers must book and re ceive their tickets not later than Saturday noon 22nd inst. Price $3.00. Apply to JOS. ALEXANDER, 33, 35 King Street Chr’sted.

Please Take Notice. A LIMITED quantity of yams and tannyas can be had at Estate Annaly at sc. per lb. Look sharp and get your share before they are gone, Estate Annaly, St. Croix, Apcil 30th 1920. A. J. BLACKWOOD. Canary Pots, Flower Pots and Goblets. ERIK R. STAKEMANN. LIST OF UNCLAIMED MAIL FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 15, 1920, Arthur Abel, Myles Bastian, D. Beckmann, John Christian, Orange Grove, Ruben Christian, c.o. Consuelo Chris tian. Marrie Canton, 2 s Christ.ina Cornelius, Margarita Creagh, Ann Helmena Davis, Marion Davis, Annorine Dunker. Princess Edwards, Mary Elledge, EHin Viola Ellis. Water Gut Trapphiner Erskine, Marie La Fontaine, Bell Francis, Oliver Gibbs, Clemencia Hagargun, C. Hansen, George H. Hansen, Company Bt ¢O. Victoria, Jane Hart, James Haywood, Patrick Hendricks, Hill St.. Charles Henry, A. Hevxliger, James Bryan Hucherson Delphine James, 2 Christiana James, Company Street, Isaac James, Gallow’s Bay, Marearit James, Sophia James, Charles Joseph, (removed from Beth lehem) J. Jansen, Idalia King Street. Daniel Jurant, Agusta Ledwig. Prince’s St., Emma Lights, Batsey Bella Lucas, 2 Charles Ludick, Bjerge Gade No. 1 8.. Margret Martin, Guesophine Melim, Antonetta Miller, Alban Pentheny 41-42 Queen Cross St Viola E. Petersen, Frank Petersen, J. Phillips, 7 Hospital Street, Mary Plaskett, Florence Pond, 3 Clementeaner Robberts, Osborn Roberts, Mary B. Samuel, Leopold A. Samuel, Fritz V. Simmonds. Thomas Simmonds, Farm Hill, Georgiana Smith, [5. I. Stephens, 5 Smith St., Eulalie H. Stephens, R. E. Thomas, No. 45 a. a. Humburg, Kathring Thomas, Queen St., ¢.o. Alice Ferdinand, mstner Towers, Ena Thoamas,: Louise Thomas, Roserlind Thomas, Alexander Williams, Hill St. 82, Reuben Maxwell, White Oak Hill, c.o. Lillian White, Annie Williams, Mary Williams, Maximilana Williams, Mr. Joseph Williams, United States Post Office, Christian sted, St. Croix, V. I. May 17, 1920. B. R. LARSEN, Postmaster.