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, 1919-10-21
Publication.

Y is hereby made known that Govern
ment has transmitted to the under
signed Sheriff the list Of arrears of
Ground md Building Tares to the
Colonial Treasury for the gear 1918, with
orders to levy for said taxes if receipt
for payment of the taxes be not pr duced
w5thjn 8 a9eeks from date.
The branches of The National Bank
Of the D. w. +" in Chyistiansted and
Frederiksled are authorized by Govern
ment to receive and give receipt for the
taxes every week day a the Bank from
Gil O'Clock q. m, and from I-3 o'clock
p. m.
Christiansted's and Frederiksted's
Sheriff Office, October, 9th. 1919.
d. NOLL.
, 1919-10-21
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE
VIRGIN ISLANDS OF HE
UNITED STATES.
AProclamation.

published at A nalienbOrg, april 6. 1906,
1t is provided among other things as fol-
lows:
In extraordinary circumstances the
Governor HIS authority to issue Pro
v|isional Laws or Ordinances"
AND, WIFE REAS, by Section OF an
Act of Congress entitled An Act ID pro
vide a temporary Government fer the
West Indian islands acquired by the
United States from Denmark, ETC.. ap-
proved by the President on the 3rd day
of March, 1917 it is further provided in
said Act as follows:
That, until Congress shall otherwise
provide, in so far as compatible with
the changed sovereignty and not in
conflict with the provisions Of Enis
Act, the avs regulating elections
and the electoral franchise as set
forth in he code OF laws published
at Amalienborg The 9th Of April,
1906, and the other local laws ia
force and effect in said Islands on the
18th day OF January, 1917, shall re
main in force and effect in said Is
lands
AND, WHEREAS. the rate of ex-
change for an American dollar into
francs Of the currency of the said IS
lands has, on October Is, 1919, sudden
ly advanced from $1.04 to $1.27-1t2.
NOW, THE REFORE, /, ]. w. Oman,
Governor Of the Virgin Islands Of the
United States formerly known as the
Danish West indian Islands, under and
by virtue of she aforesaid VS.. consid-
ering extraordinary circumstances as
now existing, in view of the increase in
prices of nece ssities of life, incidenc to
the aforement oned advance in the rate
Of exchange, hereby determine and by
this proclamation do announce that i is
essential, in order to provide sufficient
means WHEREBY the employees o. the
Government o. the said Virgin Stands
of the United States may obtain sufficient
necessities of fe under the salaries now
paid to such employees in the currency
Of the said | lands, and in order that
the public gooo will be promoted thereby.
to add TO the salaries Of said EMPLOYEES,
do hereby auth )rize and direct, effective
Immediately and until otherwise provid-
ed, that there shall be added to the sala-
ry of each emplcye of this Government
such further amounts, in local currency.
IN addition to such salaries as will equal
the difference between the normal rate
Of exchange ($l.04) and the rate Of ex-
change existing when such salaries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

Miss Addie Belle White, who left the college two years ago to enter a nurses training school at the South Highlands Infirmary, completed her course of study with distinction this summer, and has recently been appointed nurse for the college infiJmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

Mrs Jenkins, supervisor of food. will return from Chicago on September 25 and Mrs. Phillips and Mrs Heatfield, matrons, will return from their vaca- tions on September 26 to get the dormi- tory in readiness for the opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25
On The Wing
By JAMES H. HARD

sometimes serves to restore order As
 a bad man" once expressed it, If 1t
 wasn't for that red coat over there, I'd
 shoot up this camp" There were not
 many in Winnipeg when a mob at-
 tempted to take entire possession of the city, but there were enough, and or-
 der was restored
 At Winnipeg the Rotarians and the Motor club as usual, put themselves al the disposition of their guests and we were fortunate in getting into Father McNeil's car. He is a Catholic priest who graduated in high school at the. age of Hand got his degree from the University of Toronto at the age of IS since which he has taken three more
 At college he explained his hockey and 1 football team and for the first time in 10 years. led them to victory and won the trophy for his university He is a big fellow physically, and masterful1y and every inch man. He drove the fire wagon during the strike and did patrol duty and also his duty to over 450 fami-' 1 lies in his parish. Since he has been ! in Winnipeg, he has been instrumental | in building a beautiful church, wh ich seats 1900 persons,and has fine choir l of 100 male voices. He proved not only that he was fine chauffeur, but a guide, philosopher and friend, and that hospitality has no habitat, is not only southern product put flour1SheS as far north as Hudson Bay. He took us to | his home and presented us to his
 mother most charming woman and proud of her son who is a credit to her and his city.
 1 He couples beautiful home built by
 an Icelander, who added to it's attract
 iveness by painting Icelandic scenes on | it's walls and around the ceilings 1 We will not soon forget Father Mo Nell and his courtesy.
 Eaton's department store was the host at beautiful dinner last evening | This department store is one of the big things of Winnipeg. It sells everything put cigars, tobacco and bevc to give
 an idea of it's size, it runs a creamery 1 in the building and a printingoffice | in the building and a printing office
 45o,o0O catalogs of 800 pages each, and
 some Of the engraving and color work done by the plant is very beautiful l l like the custom here of at all din- ners drinking a toast Ito the King"
 all standing. This was followed by one
 to the President of the United States in honor of our presence
 Tonight we had a banquet at Hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25
SENATOR M'CUMBER
 EXPLAINS HIS VOTE
Only Republican to Vote in Committee Against Change
 Tells His Reasons
By Associated Press

Washington. August A-Explaining his vote in the foreign relations committes yesterday against the motion to amend the peace treaty by striking out Japan's title to rights in the Shantung province, Senator McCumber, North Dakota, the only republican member voting against the motion, in a statement tonight said he was moved by his faith in the ability of the league of nations to enforce the carrying out by Japan of her promise to return the province to China.
 If Japan was deprived of the privilege of giving to China as the fruits of her victory, the victorious possession of the nights held by Germany" said Senator McCumber, "a high spirited people would be affronted and Japan would re- fuse to complete her membership in the league of nations by refusing to ratify the treaty In this event, Japan would inevitably impose more severe conditions which China would be powerless to re sist. The only course then open would be to use force and Japan would meef force with force"
 As to economic interests which Ja- pan might return in Shantung, the North Dakota senator declared that China for the first time was secured from econo- mic exploitation under the league of na- tions covenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25
One Little
 Pimple Spells a
 Beautiful Face

No matter how beautiful the features. how radiant the complexion. just one little pimple spells 1t all
 Not always can these little facial blemishes be prevented for they may be caused by the too frequent use of irritating soaps, powders. rouge or pos sibly impure blood.
 serve the skin. especially the face, neck, arms and hands. Only the purest and best sterilized toilet soap should be used to cleanse the skin. and when a face powder must be used. one of the highest quality should be selected.
 When a pimple pops out on your face, you don't have to remain indoors or try to hide it; Simply touch the little It will vanish almost like magic. This toilet requisite for removing facial blemishes. freckles. tan. sunburn. clear ing dark, sallow, muddy compilations. that package should be kept on every Woman's dressing table.
 Black and White Ointment is sold and guaranteed by all good drug stores at 25c a package. or the manufacturers will mail to you on receipt of price. Free sample and literature will be sup piled you if you will clip and mail this to Black and White. Box 913. Memphis Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25
Montevallo College Notes

Monteyallo, August 24.-(SpeciaL)- Mrs. Virginia S. Heath of Atlanta. Ga. has accepted the position of head ot the department of English at the Ala bama Girls Technical institute. Mrs. Heath is an A. G. graduate of Boucher college, Ed. B. of the Nebraska State Normal college, A. M. of the University of Nebraska, and was for several sum- mers and one full session a graduate She has served as assistant professor of English in Nebraska State Normal and the University of Nebraska, and was full professor at Cox college, Atlanta, for three years. Her masters thesis was on the subject. Dramatic Ele- ments in American Indian Ceremonials." ]" and was printed in University Studies, v Lincoln, Neb.
 Miss Rose B. Wood, of Danville, ky, has been elected assistant professor of mathematics, and will enter upon her duties September 4. She is a B. s. graduate of the Kentucky College for Women, and an A. B. graduate of Co., 1umbia college. She has also done spe- cial work in mathematics at Boucher college. She has served as teacher of mathematics at Hardin college, Mis- souri, and Tennessee College for Women. She is highly recommended for her scholarship and successful teaching ex- perience.
 Miss Grace M. Crocler, of Savannah. Georgia, has accepted the position of violin teacher in the Alabama Girls Technical Institute Conservatory of Music. She was trained in piano and vio- lin under the best music teachers in the United States, and spent one year in a German conservatory and several months in Vienna. She has had six years of sue cessful experience in teaching in Lewis burg conservatory, and one year at Tex as Presbyterian college. She is also a skilled director of orchestral work, and no doubt her connection with the music department will add much strength to the music faculty.
 Mrs. A. R. Morrow, of Aliceville, Ala bama, graduate of the class of 19lA will be the assistant librarian for next session. She served in this capacity during the past summer school. Her many friends will be pleased to know that she will return permanently for II. brary service.
 Miss Addie Belle White who left the
 
 training school at the South Highlands Infirmary, completed her course of study with distinction this summer, and has recently been, appointed nurse for tho college infismary.
 The opening of the college on Septem Der 3 promises to be the best in the his tory of the college. The faculty. witl the exception of an assistant in physics is completed. The new teachers em ployed were all well trained in the lead ing universities and have had wide ant successful experience.
 Many improvements have been made il the college buildings and some valuabl, equipment added to the various labo ratories.
 Mrs Jenkins, supervisor of food, vii return from Chicago on September ? and Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Heatfield matrons, will return from their vaca tions on September 26 to get the dormi tory in readiness for the opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

K. Rice, with Lieut.. U. l.. Boquet, as observer the plane left at daylight for Mexico to reconnoiter for the punitive expedition.
 It is feared the aviators became con- fused or were lost in drifting rain storm. Lieutenant Colonel R. L. Royce. commander of Royce Field, said he be- lieved the airmen probably landed on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

Mrs A. R. Morrow, of Aliceville Ala bama, a graduate of the class of 191a. will be the assistant librarian for next session. She served in this capacity during the past summer school. Her many friends will be pleased to know that she will return permanently for H. brary service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25
Investigating ''Wild
 Cat Texas Oil Stocks
By Associated Press

Washington August 24-Investigations of some fifty complaints of the sale of wild cat oil stocks in the Texas oil fields have been started by the federal trade commission. The commission an- nounced today that it had sent two O. it's investigators into the region with in- structions to make a searching inquiry into cases, complaints of which were lodged with the commission by concerns Interested In the legitimate development of the field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

Gorny a sumptuous affair, and we will soon be on our way westward, way over the plains and through the mountains and out to the Pacific, so we bid fair to Winnipeg with the toast, Winnipeg Wins"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25
Two More Aviators
 Missing From Field
By Assoc'1ted Press

Maria, Texas, August 24-Another American army airplane bearing two lieutenants was missing from Royce Field tonight. Piloted by Lieut.. George
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

Silver prices in China increased 23 per cent in 1917 over the price for the year before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

American side after losing their way in the rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

Two sets of revolving rings instead of ore feature a new double egg beater of twice the ordinary capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-25

A spoon with strainer in its bowl to hold butter has been invented to but ter corn on the ear neatly.
Newark post., 1919-05-28
"Urbanizing Eas'n Sho' "

Whittier, New England poet, dur
ing the Civil War time, gave Freder-
ick county, Maryland, world fame
as "The Garden Spot Of Lord" But
the East'n Sho' has never relinquished
the claim about being the real, origi-
nal honest-to- goodness Garden of
Eden. And, apparently, the million
aire contingents of the big towns To-
Gated within from four to seven hours
motoring distance of the Sho' have
heard this rumor about the Sho' being
.the "watered land" where Adam and
Eve dwelt before that disastrous apple
incident.
Buying rural estate somewhere
along the stretch of the Eastern Shore
seems to be the spreading idea from
New York to Baltimore. There is
scarcely county on the Eastern side
of the bay where large land tracts
have not been purchased bv rich ur-
banites, and such purchases are al
most invariably followed hv the ex-
penditure for buildiI,~c and imrrove-
ments of more money than was paid
Newark post., 1919-05-28
GOvrnOr Visits Oxford.

Governor Sproul and party rolled
into Oxford over Route 131 and an
chored in front of the Oxford Hotel
in time for the noon meal on Mnoday.
In his big touring car, license No. r,
were H. s. Dewitt, and his stenograph-
er. Their entrance to the borough
was not heralded with any pomp or
blare of trumpets and the Governor
was happy that ostentation did not
announce his coming and that he gain
ed the dining room even before Land
lord Hoffman could locate his guest,
as the Governor was attired in busi-
o;t and q soft hat crowned his
brow. When he appeared on the hotel
porch after his repast the shops sus-
pended business in order to catch q
glimpse of the States Executive.
Newark post., 1919-05-28
Farmers Join To Buy Sprayer.

Five farmers of the Hockessin COM
munity have comparatively purchased
four row, twelve nozzle iron age
potato sprayer. This machine has
been purchased through the New Cas-
tic County Farm Bureau under the di-
lectlon of John Brackin, committee
man in charge of potato spraying, at
& considerable reduction and so far
as is practical the spraying will be
conducted along such lines as will
demonstrate to the farmers Of the
community the value of spraying for
blight in potato growing.
Owing to the increasing prevalence
Of potato blight the Farm Bureau has
succeeded in securing for every COM
runity of the county the privilege OF
purchasing one Of these sprayers al
the reduced rate.
Newark post., 1919-05-28
Why "The State Of Maine"

An observer Of sectional peculiari-
ties of speech in the United States
says that men who live in Maine, when
they speak of that northeastern corner
of the Nation, almost invariably refer
to it in full as 'the State of Maine"
The explanation is offered that this
section of the country was so long a
part of Massachusetts that, when it
was separated and admitted to the
Union, local pride led the inhabitants
to emphasize the change by saying
state as we'll as Maine, and local habit
has continued the practice and made
il permanent. Originally termed "the
Province of Countie Of Mayne," in a
charter granted by Charles | in 1889,
it was acquired by its neighbor, Mas
sachusetts, tifty-two years later, and
became the separate State of Maine
only in 1920.
Newark post., 1919-05-28
Memorial Day

When the silvery shower is over,
And out of the windy West
A simmer Of saffron sunlight
Shines on the wood,arl's nest,
Over the dark gray vapors
That still to the eastward march,
Flashes Q span of jewels,
A wonderful glowing arch.
Sapphire and golden topaz,
And the amethyst's purple sheen,
The vivid fame Of the ruby,
And the emerald's lambent green
Pave with scintillant splendor
A road from earth to sky,
A radiant causeway leading
To the pearly portals high.
Behold, in its hues prismatic,
A rainbow bridge of light,
For men of the Rainbow Division,
Whose gallant souls took flight
From the crimson reek of battle
In a land that was not their own.
And who pass on its path Of glory
TO their place by the Great Whit
Throne.
Newark post., 1919-05-28
The Nations Toast

Here's to the blue of the wind-swept
North,
When we meet on the fields of
France.
May the spirit of Grant be with you
all,
AS the Sons of the North advance!
Here's to the gray of the sun-kissed
South,
When we meet on the fields of
France.
May the spirit of Lee be with you all
As the Sons of the South advance!
Here's to the Blue and the Gray as one
When we meet on the fields of
France.
May the spirit Of God be with US all
AS the Sons of the Flag advance.
George Morrow Mayo, in the Mar
ietta (Ga.) Booster.
Newark post., 1919-05-28

for the land.
The Eastern Shore of Maryland, in
proportion to area, is probably the
most splendidly watered region of the
United States. Every county Of the
Eastern Shore, except Caroline, has a
tidal water front and Caroline is
traversed by numerous river prongs.
AS to the bay-front counties, they are
land regions involved in a wonderful
and charming way with an intricate
scheme of winding and twisting creeks
rivers and total armlets. Millionaires
with longing for paradisical gar
dens are finding the garden spots
"down on the Sho."-Baltimore Amer
lean.
Newark post., 1919-05-28
Back The Recon-
struction Work

All Delawareans should cooperate
with the Reconstruction Commission
appointed by Governor Townsend to
have charge of the reconstruction
work in this State. The Commission
met recently with the Governor at the
State House, and tentative plans
were made for the program to be car
ried out. The Commission will under
take some most important work and it
is necessary that every resident Of the
State heartily cooperate with the
members that this work be most sue
cessfully and efficiently accomplished,
Delaware State News.
Complete educational advice for
aviators: Read and Wright.-New
York Sun.
"The person." states the University
Missourian, ''who expects nothing has
the best chance of being happy, for
everything he gets is extra"
The humble doughnut comes out of
the war with very much enlarged
reputation. Dough, doughboys and
doughnuts made an irresistible COM
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Newark post., 1919-05-28
SAFETY FIRST
RULES TO PREVENT
STREET ACCIDENTS
Traffic Expert Makes Study
With Special Reference
to Children

A recent accident on Main street,
when in order to avoid running down
a child motorist wrecked his mach
inc, makes pertinent the following:
A New York City traffic expert has
recently made careful study of street
accidents to pedestrians, especially
with reference to children, and as a
result of his work he has formulated
set of safety first rules for the guild
ance of children whose play or. bust
ness involves crossing public streets.
Memorize these rules, then teach
them to your children so thoroughly
that they cannot be misunderstood or
forgotten. 1t is impossible for any
parent to give his personal protection
to his children always. The only safe
way is to teach the child to take care
of himself-to be aware of the danger
and trained to avoid it.
Here are the rules formulated by
the traffic expert.
There are few rules that children
can observe that will decrease the
number of accidents, but the motorist
must never feel that the responsibility
rests all with the child
~ Loo'- IN both directions before
! stepDinc off the sidewalk. The left is
most important. because all traffic
should be coming from that direction.
Newark post., 1919-05-28

(2) Never walk behind a street car
without looking carefully for automo-
biles or other street cars coming from
the other direction. 1t is much better
to walk little further to the corner
before crossing.
(3) When possible always go to the
corner where the traffic policeman is
on duty. He is your friend.
(4) When more than one Child is
crossing the street, hold hands tightly,
don't run. and don't separate. The
driver can miss you if you become con-
fused, providing you stay together,
but if you separate, one Of you is al
most sure to be struck.
(5) If a car is standing at the cor
ner or moving slowly some distance
away, look the driver in the eye to
make sure that he sees you and to
learn what he is going to do. Don't
look at the front of the car. Look at
the driver.
(6) When the streets are slippery
don't take a chance in crossing just
because a car is moving slowly.
(0 Don't read letters or books
when crossing the street. Don't talk
to your friend, but keep your mind on
the fact that you are crossing a street
where there is danger and you must
be alert.
(8) IN playing ball or tennis, if the
ball goes into the street, don't run
after it without stopping first at the
curb to make sure that there are nc
cars approaching.
Coy Cross the street at street cor
ncrs. In many cities there is fine
for any one crossing between corners
This is called clay walking"
(10) Don't play in the streets and
don't roller skate in the streets.
(11) If the road is the only place tc
walk to school walk on the left side
facing the traffic. If you walk on the
right side you will be in the path Of
cars approaching from behind.
(12) Don't chop on" behind trucks
or cars. The greatest danger is ir
getting off without being able to see
in al directions.