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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17

be sign that she had lost the feel
ings with which great nations always
treasure the heroic traditions Of their
fathers. When those traditions come
to be regarded as something which
concerns them no longer their great
ness is already on the wane."
AS having a bearing on the present
subject of discussion whether the
islands should come as part pay
ment of England's war debt to the
United States, the future of the Brit
ish West Indies is discussed in a
book by DR.. Louis s. Meikle. a grad
uate and former instructor in Howard
University. Viewed from the stand
point Of the residents of these islands.
he argues for a confederation of these
islands as against annexation to the
United States.
A different view is evidently enter
tanned by the residents Of the islands
for only few months ago L. G. Brice.
a member of the house of assembly
of the Bahama Islands. proposed that
Great Britain permit the Bahamas to
transfer their seat of sovereignty to
the United States. He declared that
they are bound closely to the United
States by economic ties. Because Of
this address Brlce was severely criti-
cised by members Of the assembly.
who went SO far as to impugn his
loyalty to Great Britain.
Considerable publicity was given
during the last week to a statement
by some ill-informed public officials
that the acquisition of these British
possessions would prove liability
rather than an asset, because they
are not self-supporting.
Statistics on trade compiled by the
United States government disprove
any such contention. For example. a
report was very recently received
from Vice Consul Edward B. Cipriani
in Port Antonio covering Jamaica.
That island was hard hit by war con-
ditions. Besides, it has suffered from
three hurricanes in three successive
years. which destroyed it's banana
fields and did great damage to other
plantations Restrictions by the
United Kingdom on imports Of coffee
and cocoa was another serious handi-
cap.
In forty years the value Of jana
icas import trade has more than
doubled and each decade shows furth-
err progress in transference OF the is
lands trade from the United King
dom to the United States. In return
eargoes cocoanuts, dye woods. citrus
fruits come to the United States, and
the value of shipments from August
26 to December 81, 1917. was $276,S70
from this one island. Exports of
sugar in 1917 amounted to $4,000
tons, valued at $3.26O,57O. The acre
age of sugar cane is being greatly
extended. In 1916 $3s932OO worth Of
logwood was shipped from Jamaica to
the United States to meet the war
demands.
Corn Is also becoming staple
crop. The average pre-war cultiva-
ton was 10000 acres and in 1918 1t
was $4,000 acres. American seed
corn Is being used. The last four
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struggles, was ceded to England at
the earlier peace Of Versailles" st.
Lucia was restored to France at the
same early peace Of Versailles" but
was retaken in 1896 by Sir Ralph
Abercrombie and has since belonged
to England. Grenada's especial value
Is the deep and land-locked harbor-
the finest in all the Antilles. The
threatened Darien canal awoke Eng
land to q realization that she should
have fortified coaling station in
those quarters, and st. Lucia offered
the greatest natural advantages for
such 1 purpose.
The principal Of the British pos
sessions in the West Indies are:
Jamaica, one of the four islands
constituting the Greater Antilles"
which lies in the Caribbean sea. nine
ty miles from the southern end Of
Cuba and $40 miles from the Colon
entrance to the Panama canal. 1t Is
la miles long, and the greatest width
acres, OF which 413,440 are fiat land.
There are more than 958,3S3 inhabi-
tants.
The Bahama Islands. which lie east
Of Florida and north Of Cuba. Their
total area is approximately 4,404
square miles, and the estimated popu-
lation is $500.
st. kits and dependencies, about
% miles long. with a total area OF
IS square miles and about 10000 pop
ulation.
The Virgin >Islands-Antigua. Mont
serrat and Dominica-which lie east
Of Porto Rico and close to the is
lands formerly known as the Danish
West Indies. but recently purchased
by the United States. The total area
Is IS square miles and the popula-
ton about 5000. ..
The Windward Islands-Grenada,
st. Vincent and st. Lucia-have q
total area Of Sic miles and total
population Of $4,000. There is a
chain of smaller islands connecting
these three. principals.
Barbados Is the easternmost Of the
Leeward Islands. and, IN fact. OF all
the West Indies. It's total area Is
1O6.56O acres, most of which Is un-
der cultivation. 1t Is one of the most
densely populated regions in the en-
tire world. with 1888 inhabitants to
the square mile.
Trinidad, a British crown colony,
the largest and most important OF
the British West Indies after Jamaica,
end hottest after none. is the southern
most island of the Antilles. 1t lies
Off the shoulder of South America, of
which It was once a part. between
the Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean
sea. 1t Shas 1,190,4S4 acres. and a
population of more than $4,000.
Tobago is about twenty miles north
east of Trinidad. 1t has a total area
OF 114h square miles and a popula-
ton of about $4,000. "Crusoe's
cave" is one Of the show spots of the
island.
These islands are not wind and
wave swept. desolate regions In
habited by man eating and blood
drinking savages. They have ex-
tensive telegraph. telephone and wire
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BY WILL p. KENNEDY.


toric as we'll as economic. po--
litical and strategic military
reasons make the United States
and Great Britain rivals for the Brit
ish West Indies. which a cablegram
from London says may be coded by
Great Britain to the United States az
part Of England's war debt.
They were the earliest, and for
merly the most priced of all Eng
lands distant possessions. They had
been won by the most desperate
struggles. had been the scene Of Eng
lands greatest naval glories and have
been referred to az 1.-THE Bow of
Ulysses"
1t was there that Columbus landed
when he found the new world. They
lie close to the great American re-
public to which geographically they
beong. When England abolished
slavery $2o,ooo.ooo indemnity did
not satisfy the white colonists in the
West Indies. When England to pro-
tect the home market against in
creased costs Of sugar production and
to protect beet sugar supported 1t
with bounty, the island colonists
turned to their kindred in the United
States. The Americans, although at
loss of $2,5oo,o0o in revenue. well
coined the West Indians to their mar
ket.
The great American statesman. AL
exander Hamilton, was born on one
of the lesser islands, Nevis, and the
house in which he was born still
stands on the estate which yet bears
his name. To Offset this. Lord Nell
son. the British admiral. married q
resident of Nevis at the estate Mont
pelier."
has reveled in De Foes enduring
chronicle of Robinson Crusoe feels
that on the Island Of Tobago Is
shrine of one Of his great heroes. De
Foe took the human part Of his tale
from the experiences of Juan Fer
nandez. The locality is Tobago and
Trinidad. the island from which the
cannibal savages came.
For more than a quarter OF con-
fury there has been discussion on
both sides Of the ocean regarding the
likelihood Of these islands eventually
being annexed to the United States.
While there has been no official con-
firmation of the cablegram from Lon
don during the week. from the inner
circles of statecraft comes report
that such an arrangement might be
looked upon with favor by the
American government.
When. the United States purchased
the Virgin Islands from, Denmark in
1917 for $25,OOo.OO there was an ef-
fort made TO have this, country pur-
chase also the British possessions in
the same part of the Atlantic, but 1t
was contended that the acquisition of
the islands OF St. Thomas. st. Croix
desired protection for the Atlantic
entrance to the Panama canal. But
they are insignificant when compared
with certain of the British West In
dies, and strangely enough, just as
this proposal to turn these islands
over to the United States follows the
worlds greatest peace conference in
came to Great Britain in similar fash
ion. .~.
Grenada. after many desperate
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Corn Is also becoming staple
ton was 10000 acres and in 1918 1t
was $4,000 acres. American seed
corn is being used The last four
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West Indies May Pay Part of a Vast War Debt

Cable Reports Say
Great Britain Is
Likely to Cede Is
lands to the United
States Formerly.
the Most Priced of
England's Distant
Possessions The
4raa% '''"d Their
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

the street railway companies since ac- ton by Washington to consider re- lief Brooklyn Rapid Transit and In terboro issues have displayed strength. We are under the impression that Ohio Cities Gas stock is being well bought. It is a. valuable property, with a good management. and the stock should share in the general ad- vance in the market. Columbia Gas 6s Electric is also in favor. While the Presidents message called for repeal of the wartime prohibition act for food conservation, there is doubt that Congress will adopt his suggestion. It is hoped that taxation burdens will soon be frightened by the Washington legislators. A marked improvement is reported in general trade conditions. evidently stimulated by the brilliant crop outlook, which has been a very important factor in bringing about the active market period which has pro duced over 35 successive million share days.
 The New York Stock Exchange will be closed May 30, Decoration Day, and also May 31. the Saturday following.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
THOMAS AIOORE'S
 ANNIVERSARY

Irishmen everywhere will celebrate today the 140th anniversary of Thomas Moore, greatest and best loved of Ireland's many poets. The sons of the Emerald Isle, in their an- nua1 commemoration of the birthday of Moore, do more than pay a just tribute to a literary genius. They recognize in Moore q patriot as well as a poet and one waose works exer- else a great influence for unity among Irishmen the world over.
 Moore did not entertain any vast respect for Americans in general, and Bermudians in particular. The poet wene to Bermuda in 1903 as registrar of the admiralty court of the isles of the lily and the onion. He was ex- cessively bored by Bermudian society, and by his prosaic tasks, Moore held office in Bermuda for nearly two score years, and continued to draw the in come derived from it, although he actively discharged it's duties less than four months. On one occasion the embezzlement of his deputy in Bermuda involved him in serious financial difficulties.
 ''The men of the island, I confess. are not very civilized" wrote Moore, while in Bermuda, and the old
  this life, men would be changed into mules and women into turtle doves would find the metam morphosis in some degree anticipated at Bermuda" The poet ungallantly referred to Der mudian women as poor creatures, and said even more unkind things about them, but they have long since forgiven him.
 Despite these reflections on the women of Bermuda, Moore had a love affair with a married woman, to whom, as 'Nea," he addressed pas sionate poems. This lady has been Identified as the fickle wife of St. George merchant, and it is a matter of record that the latter did not ap- preciate the attentions of the poet to his spouse.
 Moore went to Bermuda by way of Norfolk, Va, where he remained two months. and returned to England by way of New York, Washington, Phil adelphia, Baltimore, Niagara Falls, ship from Halifax. He made many friends in all these places, but was not particularly impressed by the country Quebec won his approval, however, and the voyage down the St Lawrence aroused his enthusiasm, and suggested the beautiful Cana dian Boat Song" Of ~.orrolk, Va --rere Moore remained some time, he
 3te: This Norfolk is a most ; ange place; nothing to be seen on ..e streets but dogs and negroes, and
 he few ladies that pass are to be sure the most unlovely pieces of crockery I ever set my eyes upon It is.really a most comical place."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
FOR AIR SERVICE TO
 GET FREE RIDE

Instructions have been received at this city, that commencing June 1st, 1919, applicants who are accepted for The New Air Service at the U. $. Army Recruiting Station in this Re- cruiting District, may, if they choose, be forwarded by atsplane from Stam- ford, Conn.,, to Hazelhurst Field. Ar engagements have been made by Col. B. P. Nicklin, commanding this re- cruiting district, with the commanding officer of Hazelhurst field to have an aerial ferry running daily between Stamford, Conn.,, and Mineola, L. I. to transport such recruits direct to the aviation field for enlistment. Ap- plicants who wish transportation by airpIane to Hazelhurst Field will be required to sign an agreement read ing as follows:
 T am an applicant for enlistment in the Air Service of the United States Army and desire transporta- ton by airplane from Stamford Conn, to Mineola. L. l., N. Y. I understand that this journey is to be made at my own risk, and l hereby relieve the United States government from all responsibility in case of ac- cident during the flight
 Applicants accepted for Air Service who do not desire to be forwarded by airplane will be sent to Fort Slocum. N Y. for enlistment in Infantry for Air. Service as heretofore.
 For further information on this subject apply to Sergt T. S. O'Brien. G. s. L in charge of t&e L. s. Army Recruiting Station, 925 Main street, who is authorized to accept appH- cants for this service and forward them to their destination.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
I. |. WATSON'S
 WEEKLY LETTER

Specula ative-investmen in general displays a tendency to give more at tention to the attractions of the rail- road list except as regards a few spe- cialties which are in an exceptionally strong position favoring further ad- vancement. This changing attitude is apparently based upon the latest de- velopments arising from the Presi- dents message to Congress stating that the carriers would be returned to pr1- vate ownership. It is also noted that Congress is taking up the question of the "unscramblinE'' of the trauspOrtS- ton systems from the handicap of Government war control in a. manner pleasing to financial interests. The plan most in favor with the banking element seems to be that presented by Mir. $. Davies Warfield. president of the National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities. The Maryland Bankers Association in convention at Atlantic City has unanimously en- dorsed it. also going on record as un- alterably opposed to Government own ership.
 At a recent meeting of the com mittee appointed by the Investment Bankers Association to draw up a plan for the return of the railroads to private management" says a re- cent NTudTaIllN rust N-p l4iAeILt-AeiA NAl cular, the suggestion was made that the various lines be amalgamated into a few large systems. It was held that by such a consolidation the benfits of centralizeG control could be obtained without destroying the kind of com petition that would be of advantage to both the railroads and the public. It was also held that the Government ought to guarantee a return upon the capital invested in the railroads until the readjustment to the new condl- tions has been accomplished. The consultations proposed under this plan differ from others that have been suggested in that they would follow natural rather than arbitrary lines. They take cognizance of the historical development of the present systems, which has been continental rather than regional The plan contemplates the continuance of Government su- pervision of rates and service"
 It is expected that private manage ment will be able materially to reduce the operating ratio of the Government control. which touched 92.2 per cent. in March, meaning that the Govern ment is spending 92.2 cents out of every dollar collected by the transportation companies. Compare this, for example, with the opera ting ratio of 65.91 per cent. by Union Pa Cific for the year 1917.--before the Government took over -the roads. The splendidly managed Atchison reports for last year nearly 10 per cent. earned for the common stock, but this com pares with S14.50 in 1917.
 N. Y. Central Southern Pacific, At- chison. Union Pacific, Great Northern Northern Pacific. Norfolk & Western, Chesapeake & Ohio. Illinois Central and Southern Railway preferred are growing in favor with active inves- tors. More attention is being given to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
LONG DISTANCE THEFT.

Accused of extracting money from the pockets of Mewheal Redden at a distance of five feet, Carrie Smith of 146 Linen avenue, was arrested last night. Redden, who is a deck hand on the barge Blue Rock. informed the police that when on his way to the boat about 10 o'clock last night, he was stopped by the woman who at tempted to foster his acquaintance. Although he says that she never got closer than five feet to him he miss ed a check for S55 and $S in cash when he arrived on the barge The case against the woman was con- unued until to day in the City Court yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
FARMERS TO RECEIVE
 S2S9 FOR JUNE MILK

Dairymen's League milk for June has been sold for s2.S9 per hundred pounds. This price is for milk test ing three per cent. butter fat and at the 200 mile zone from New York The much agitated milk business is becoming quiet all along the line The market for dairy products is good. and the new price plan agree ment by which the milk is sold each month does away with uncertainty by both farmers and dealers and with a large amount of friction which arose nearly every month during the past year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
WISE KID.

In an infant school the teacher chose the miracle of the water being turned into wine as the subject of the usual bible lesson.
 In telling the story she occasion ally asked a. few. questions. One of them was:
 to the governor of the feast what did he say?'
 A little girl, remembering what she had heard, probably on some festive occasion, called out:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
TODAYS ANNIVERSARY.

The first public performance on a piano was at Covent Garden, London. 152 years ago today, May 2s, 1767. The invention of the instrument is credited to Christofalli, an Italian, J. C. Schroter, Q German, and Marius, a Frenchman. The first crude piano fortes were made early in the eigh- teenth century, but for many years they received no serious considera ton from musicians. Johannes Zumpe, a German, established the first piano factory in England, and it was he who built the instrument that was used in Covent Garden.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
NO LONGER RErURNABLE

Johnny was at the grocery shop. T hear you have a little sister at your home" said the grocer
 ''Yes, sir,'' said Johnny.
 Do you like that?" he asked
 ''I wish it was a boy" said John ny. "so I could play marbles and cricket with him."
 We'll said the grocer, why don't you exchange your little sister fo ra bcy?''
 Johnny reflected for a minute
 We can't now. It's too late. We've used her for four weeks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
HE GOT TT FOR HIS NERVE.

Private Murphy badly needed weekend pass. but as he had had so many his chances looked very slim However he paraded before his c. O.
 "Sorr, I would loike to get a week end pass
 Whats the matter this time Your grandmother hasn't died again, surely?"
 ''No, SOFT; it's like this SOFT. Dive a brother who was born blind, SOFT. and he's just got his sight and wants to see me, sorr.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,

Estate of Nellie Brennan. late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Cour: of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the dare hereof for Creditors of said Estate to ex.:ibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attesred. within said time, will be debarred a recov cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make inIne- diate payment to
 JOHN BRENNAN
 Administrator. POS Colorado Avenue. R26s$p
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IUDAY'S WANTS

.OST-Deposit pass book. No. 112S51. Bridgeport Savings Bank. Reward for return to bank. Application for new book to replace same having been made. any claims upan said book must be presented to said bank without delay. otherwise said book will be cancelled and closed and a new book Issued in lieu thereof.
 R21ss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

TrimmerS on Limousines, Landaulets, Touring Cars Slip Covers, Etc. HolbrOok Co, G7th st. West End Ave- nue, New York. R 26 S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

FOR SALE - rooms, attractive homes, lots 5Ox1O5. designed and built by us. Improvements, fire place, sidewalks. Oakland St. Bar mum Ave. Stratford; reasonable prices: terms arranged. Aoloney & Krokstedt, architects, 925 Main St. Phone Bsrnum 933.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

John F. Madden also made q sale. He disposed of six vcarliugs. four by F'riar Rock and two by Ormondale. to the Quincy Stable, bus the price was not made public.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
Attention ] 'S Cash or Credit
LARGE ASSORTMENT .gHs-rrr s#r. e~rFr~ ~. @~T,

T
 NEW AND SECOND HAND Alruituro, rugs, beds, springs. tables rocking Morris and Kitchen chairs: pictures. chi;-- and glassware. mirrors. vases, Rcgels sil- verware etc. Call and inspect our stock. Selling at bargain pr1 ces Terms Go s''.. Bridgeport Auction Sales Co. gSs Fairfield Ave. R6 fS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28
HELP WANTED

WOOdwOrkeFs to fit doors and windows in AutomO- bile Bodies. Only first class men need apply Holbrook Co, 9th st. West End Ave-, New York. R 26 S
 Body makers and helpers
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Attention ] Wanted for Cash

Furniture of all kinds. OTice furniture, stock Of goods and merchandise, every description bought. Let us quote yoI price fl you have anything to sell. Spot cash. Bridgeport Auction Sales Co, gss Fairfield Ave. R6tf@
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

FOR SALEt-250 acre farm. best of cultivating land, apple orchard, two- story house. barns and silo, cattle .horaes. farnin. tools and crops; high elevation, near village. Price comrleto s6.700. Description and photo sent. J. J. Cassidy. The Farm Man" Woodbury, Conn.
 R24ds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

Many millions of voters who could find time only to read the headlines of the Presidents message, were yet able to read the baseball scores on the same date very carefully.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

on LimOuSines and Landau lets. Must be first class men. HOlbrOOk Co, 609 West 43rd St., New York.
 R 26 S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

''Waiter!'
 'Yessr!' '"Take this egg away and wiring its neck!"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

ANTED-National Cash Registers Will pay spot cash. State numbers. description and lowest price. Write or wire. Ganger, 147 West 42nd St., New York R2Gs~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

Window Cleaning CO. W.Ribner. PrOp.-WIndCw Nashea, brass cleaned. floors scrubbed. 10c window. sc Wall St Bar 2541-4.
 '19ITL-tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-28

TAILOR wANTED-Cau at 522 south Avo. R26uAp
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MISCELLANEOUS

IF YOU WANT to buy or sell bushes sa and save money see A. Goldman. Tel. Noble 533. A22dS"
 YALE MISrfT CLOTHING; CO. pays highest prices fO- gents second hand clothing. t-Gad postal, will call. G3S Main Se. L9"tf ECONOMY carpet and rug cleaning. Block wood. ktndlius, fire place wood for sale. A, Tataht, 145| Wayne st. Raruufu 5969. R23aSrp|