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VIRGIN ISLANDS FINE ENTREPOT;
TRADE VALUE TO U. S. OVER
LOOKED.
BY ADOLPH SIXTO.

Situated at the northeastern extremity
of triangular formation of mountains
and valleys which stretch from Cuba to
the island of Trinidad, enclosing a vast
sea which covers the plains of the prehis-
toric continent Of Atlanta, lies a group Of
small and picturesque islands to which
Columbus, in obedience to the piety Of
his epoch, gave the biblical name of the
Virgin Islands. Curiously enough. the
best known Of these insuIar virgins
which form the subject Of this sketch,
is the masculine St. Thomas Nhich with
its sister isles, St. John and St. Croix
comprise the Virgin Islands, as gen
orally understood.
About them are many fertile and pro-
ductive islands or islets and, about 10
miles away, the largest of the British
Virgin Islands.
Beyond the facr that the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas. St. John and st. CroiX, with
their near dependencies, were bought
from Denmark by the United States
during the great war, very little Is
known about the newest acquisition of
the territorial possessions of this great
republic. The purpose of this sketch
is to show why these islands were a
bargain at Is. OOO, 900, if they are proper
/ 'pxploited and developed by the Uni
ted States.
Fifty years before their final purchase
this country negotiated for the acquisi-
ton Of these islands because of their
strategic position and the value of St.
Thomas as a coaling station That val
ne has been greatly enhanced since the
opening of tie Panama Canal by an out
post for the defense of the canal. So
much stress has Deer laid on this fea-
ture that the commercial value Of the IS
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w IuSS0 lWO luCE0 Is d valley OIL
level land many miles in extent. present
ing a beautiful scenery. magnificent, and
can compete with any known health
resort being an excellent place for the
establishment of hotels for tourists and
others who seek rest and recreation at
any period Of the year.
The island of st. John lying about 20
miles to the east of St. Thomas, also
affords opportunity for the investment of
capital, Sparsely populated, this island
has splendid soil, adopted to the |cultiva-
ton OF troHical produce and fruit for
shipment to the United States. Citrus
fruits, bananas, ~cocoanuts, and many toe
numerous to me ton are found there,
and can be extensively cultivated for
business purposes. 1t has forests of valu-
able hardwood and dyewood and there
are evidences of mineral wealth.
Only a comparative small amount Of
3 capital would suffice to put the whole
island on tn" proper exploitation and
give a substantial return 10 the industri-
Gus and wide awake promoter.
The inhabitants of the Virgin Islands,
are law abiding and industrious. Among
them literarcy is practically known.
Contact with people of different ma
t~ionality and LANGUAGE has given them
a charming urbanity There has been
some friction with members Of the
American occupation. but this is a cir
cumstance that is being controlled BY
the present administration, On the
whole it is not observed as any DISPOSE
ton ssof the An orleans to Cypress and
outrage a civil and courteous people.
On the contrary, the American occu-
patton is being dlstinctly advantageous
to the islands. The educational system,
though good in the past, has been i'm
proved. Free public libraries have been
opened. The hospitals are now second
to none in the West Indies. There is
better sanitation and the death rate has
declined.
Natives of ability now occupy RESPONSE
BILE positions in the local government.
But while the naval administration is
producing such good results, the people
of the United States have given little
attention to the Virgin Islands.
Recognizing this fact they are in
wing the American prising business
men to visit their shores and satisfy
themselves, when they VIII be able to
point out to them and the general public
some Of the valuable features Of these
small hut important territories of the
United States.
The Manufacturers Con n crcial Asso-
citation of St. Thomas had undertaken
the DUTY Of advertising the Importance
of these islands to the American people.
and has sent a re~DTpSpntativp tn Now,
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" LUZ AllJNt lCdu UuSltltSS III III lIldA CNC1
the we'll merited interest which they
command for the military man.
st. Thomas lies at the crossroads of
ocean traffic between the Atlantic and
the Pacific The Atlantic ports of the
United States. Canada, Mexico, Central
America and Europe are controlled as
it were by the position Of this island.
For centuries t1a MAGNIFICENT harhor Of
this island sheltered vessels conducting
the trade between Europe and the Ca
Tibbean Sea and between North and
South America st. Thomas was for
many years the headquarters and first
western port of call of the Royal Mail
Steam Packet Co., the Conpagnie Gen
erale pransatlantiqde, the Humhurg
America Line and many o.her steam
ship companies. The West India & Pa
mama Telegraph Co. landed its transat-
lantic cables al st. Thomas, making this
island the headquarters of what was
once the only and still the most impor-
tant cable c0mrany connecting Europe
with the caribbean Sea.
In the spacious warehouses Of the
beautiful city of Charlotte Amalia, the
capital Of ST. Thomas, were stored goods
to the value Of many millions, and her
yearly importation for trans shipment
through the West Indies, Central and
Souca America, exceeded $25, 900, 900.
M4rclanr5 from Venezuela, Columbia,
Brazil and Central America, came peri
odic lily TO restock their stores. The
principal commercial streets where ex
hibitions OF German, Francn, Spanish,
and British manufacture in pre-war
days. Pharei5 every convenience for com
mercial expansion there telegraph and
wireless stations, telephone, electric
light and power plants, marine repair
ing docks, extensive coating facilities,
hotels, large and extensive buildings,
banks, Insurance companies, and eX-
tansiV4 warehouses; climate Of Derpetu.
al summer, and a population CONNER
ciaIiy trained and speaking several Ian.
guages.
The business man of the United States,
who avails himself of these advantages
offered as an entrepot will find every
advantage there by reason Of climatic
and o.her conditions, when he will be
able to maintain a high standard Of
living, with wages far lower than those
commonly paid for the same class of
work in the United States. To the ship
ping man and the manufacturer who is
interested in extending his export trade
to the West Indies, Central and South
America, St. Thomas makes a special
appeal and offers 10 extend his CONNER
cial interest.
The largest Of the Virgin Islands. and
tho ponct popCrtopt from on oUricnIt1roI
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
By the Governor. Ira c. Hopper,
 Secretary of State.
SSO, ,OOO LOSS BY FIRE AT WINNIE

Wynne, Jan 1S.-Fire in the busi- ness section of Wynne early this morn ing entailed loss estimated at more than $30, 1000. The blaze was discover ed in the second story of the Nike Drex- Ter general store about o'clock. The Drexler building and the stock, vauled at $20,000, and an adjoining frame structure occupied by Louis Goldburg's $ cobbler, were destroyed. Goldburg's s loss was estimated at $5O0. MT. Drex- Ter carried $10,000 insurance
 The hall used by the Knights of Py- thias. Ben Hur and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was gutted. Valuable records of the lodges and practically all the furniture, were de- stroyed. The lodges loss was estimat- ed at $4,000, partly covered by insur- ance.
 The N. Katz grocery was damaged about $7 300 from water and smoke The building was flooded. The loss is partly covered by 5000 insurance. The Hub Clothiers sustained loss es- timated at $500, covered by insurance. The Longest X Thompson drug store store, which occupied the first floor of the lodge hall building, sustained damages estimated at S1.000, fully GOV cred by insurance.
 The origin of the blaze is not known. It started in the second story of the Drexler building, which is used as Il store orrm. Prompt and effective work by the Fire Department prevent ed spread of the flames.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
AT THE HOTELS.

Bratton Hotel-J. T. Davis, Little Rock, E. W. Redmond, Fort Smith J.p. Mccain. $. G. Clark. Little Rock L. (. Walz Little Rock; F c. Chalk ley Richmond. Va: N. (. Gaudle Grepwood Ark. II. K. Hall, 0kolona S. Louis Matt Hit, $. NJ Real; J. A Carroll Hess. Little Rock R. M. Ryan Lewiston. St Louis: O 0. Mills, Hot Springs r. H. Ghapin. St. Louis T M. McLemay, Memphis
 New Park Hotel-Louis A. Kenney Memphis Lucas c. Thiers, Memphis George Cress, City c. A. billiard, City |. j. Browne, St Louis; D. N Ed wards, Chicago k [. IIarrill. Lon oke Brown DeJanett, TeXarkana k. D. Mccoy Dallas, Texas; R. A. Cross land Little Rock l.. H. Thomas, Tampa, Fla.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20

ardent admirer of Woodrow Wilson, expressed q firm belief that the United States Senate'S rejection of the League of Nations was responsible for much of the prevailing depression. He ex- pressed the belief that America would yet accept the league and he said that this belief was one of his reasons for optimism over the business and if nancial outlook.
 The League of Nations is the only hope of humanity he declared amid tumultuous applause.
 MT. Price declared that the people of the south had shown undue pessi- mism in considering the cotton ques- ton. He called attention to the fact that the cotton mills are resuming Op- era tions and that the operativ are voluntarily accepting wage reductions of from 20 to 33 per cent without pro test
 This is encouraging because it shows that the people are beginning to realize that the only way to be prosperous is for everyone to work, ' he Said.-Arkansas Gazette.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
POSTERS.

It is certainly with q feeling of shame and regret that the big posters of the Camel Cigarette have to greet the eye of every school boy who walks our streets Why are they al- lowed. Do the city fathers have no ob- jeetion? Surely the mothers have, and why not respect their feelings in the matter? It is life time job for wo- man to rear man, and it is with feeling of failure on her part when she sees her boy begin to smoke and thus begin to lose some of his sweetness.
 Why will we spend, at the rate of S21.00 per capita for tobacco, when it is of no earthly good to the human race Strangs Strange! If the money spent for tobacco for one month in Prescott, were given to the public school, would there be any need for the School Im- provement Association to rack" it's brains i'll conceiving some plan where by to make little money to make the children more comfortable? The pri- mary building is in sore need of fire escape No mother who has n child there ever feels at ease. Let Us turn the money spent for tobacco in chan nels of helpfulness. It would certainly give pleasure to a greater number and not be fraught with any disagreeable aftermath. A Citizen.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
STARK-SHARP

Mir James L. Stark, the popular young manager of ]. ]. Freeman and eompany's store in this city, and Miss Leila Sharp. the accomplished daughter of Postmaster Sharp of Black Rock, Arkansas, were united in happy mar riagc last Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride the ceremony being attended by relatives and a few invit- ed friends of the young bride and groom,
 The couple left immediately for Lit tie Rock, where they spent Monday. go- ing from there to Hope for brief visit with the parents of the groom.
 MT. and Mrs Stark returned to Pres colt last night, and are registered at the Bratton Hotel where they will re- main until they begin housekeeping.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
COTTON CROW
 FRS ORGANIZE
THAT IS SOLUTION OF SOUTH'S TROUBLES, SAYS THEO-
 DORE H. PRICE.

A highly organized association of | cotton growers embracing every one of the SIP counties in the United | States that produce cotton was de- 1 clared to be the solution of the south's troubles by Theodore H. Price, famous Wall street financier and editor of the ma gazine Finance and Commerce"
 in his address before the state confer | ence of farrers, planters, merchants and bankers at Liberty Hall yesterday | afternoon.
 So enthusiastically was his sugges- | tion received that later from the plat form, MT. Price offered a resolution | providing for the taking of immediate steps to form such an organiza tion | The resolution was refrred to the Com mittee on Ways and Means which will report at the final session of the con ference this afternoon
 The committee also has under con sideration resolution offered by Claude s. Fitzpatrick of Helena, presi- dent of the Arkansas Bankers Asso- citation. which would put the confer ence on record as adopting the Mem phis plan," which provides for induc- ing or compelling every farmer to sign a pledge that he will plant not more than one-third of his cultivated land to cotton. Supporters of this plan tried to force vote on it shortly after the conference met yesterday morning, but it finally was decided to refer il to the Committee on Ways and Means This was the plan urged by F. J. Bod man. epreSident of the Union and Mercantile Trust company, who is pre- siding over the conference
 Another outstanding feature of the opening days session was an impass- toned plea that the leaders of every community take the lead in the effort to better the conditions of the farmers wives and children by Carl Hollis. cash fer of the Merchants and Planters bank of Warren. who told of the work along this line that his bank is doing
 The success of the opening sessions of the conference exceeded even the most sanguine expectations of those who had planned it. The big Liberty Hall was filled at the afternoon ses- sion, and the audience listened to the speakers wiht the keenest interest and broke into spontateous and prolonged applause over the addresses of Mir. Price and MT. Hollis.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
Tells of California Organization.

In urging the formation of a highly organized association of cotton grow CTS Mr Price pointed to the immense profits that had bee reaped by the California fruit growers and raisin growers. He said that is should not be difficult for the cotton growers to get together, and he said that such an OrganiZat tion could be financed by levy ing an assessment of five cents a bale on all cotton produced by members. He declared that such an organization could accomplish real results He said that is should have county, state and national units.
 Meetings such as this one are all right ill their way" he said, but the resolutions adopted are of doubtful au- thOrity, even on those who vote to adopt them, and they are not binding on those who are not present. We may expect that is cotton goes up to 20 cents before next March that most farmers will enlarge their cotton acre ages"
 Mir Price said that he believed that the cotton producer should fix his supply to the prospective demands, as do other lines of business.
 The South should be self-sustaining in the matter of food supplies" he said. It should provide insurance of tis food by raising enough for an emergen- cy. But beyond that l believe she should not reduce her cotton acreage. !"
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
Card of Thanks.

We want to take this method of thanking our loyal friends and neigh bors who Sa generously extended a helping hand after fire had laid waste to our home and household goods. With their aid we were soon provided place of shelter and comfort, for which we feel the keeneSt sense of appreciation and everlasting gratitude.
 Sincerely extended
 Oliver Clark, Mother and children.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20

PROGRAMS FOR
 LAW AND ORDER
SUNDAY SET ASIDE AS DAY FOR
 CAMPAIGN AGAINST CRIME

Governor McRae's first proclamation issued yesterday, asks that Sunday l January 23, be set aside as Law and Order Sunday" and that some move. | ment against the present crime wave l be made the consideration of sermons l editorials, exercises, etc. The governors proclamation follows Whereas, the crime wave now on should be noted and cOmbatted, recOg- nizing that the underlying causes of l this unprecedented tendency to vio- | late and desecrate the laws and insti- tutions of civilization should be andy zed and remedied, and Whereas, law and order and relig- ion should be safeguarded against their enemies and
 Whereas, nationwide move is now being made to recognize adequately the menace of such iolations, the gover- n0rs of many state entering wiht proc lamatlonS, therefore
 I. Thomas C. McRae, governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the con stitutional authority and laws of said state, do earnestly request that next Sunday. January 23, 1921, be set aside as Law and Order Sunday, when con sidera ton of this vast and menacing problem may be made the subject for proper sermons, exercises and perform ances by the ministers. editors, educa- tors organizations and societies of Arkansas, to the end that something may he accomplished for law and order and righteous conduct. I respectfully call upon all good citizens to pause and consider the weight of such action. and insist that Law and Order Sunday may be so observed as to have immdiate and lasting good effect
 In testimony whereof have here unto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of State. in the Governors Office, at Little Rock. Arkansas, on this the 18th day of Jan uary, 1921.
 (Seab Thomas c. McRae,
 Governor. By the Governor.
 Ira c. Hopper,
 Secretary of State
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20

Read the Daily Pieayune,
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
IT WILL HELP PRESCOTT

If the hope of the people at Sutton k realized by the discovery of oil, the headquarters of "On interests will naturally be established ill Prescott
 Our town needs to feel the friendly hand of interested visitors, and if there be some way to draw particular atten- ton to our geographical center, we may at the outset, be able to do something for Prescott.
 The Picayune dOen's advocate the holding up of any false representation to the public but it does advocate the speedy advancement of any legitimate enterprise that carries with it the hope and confidence of the people.
 There may or may not be oil at Sut- ton but we are told by experts that indiea tionS are more than favorable.
 In tn cevent gusher is brought in it would mean lots to Prescott. Sc, it behooyes this city to manifest some thing more than a passing interest in the great possibilities that lie out before us.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
Optimistic Over Cotton Outlook.

Mir Price took an optimistic view of the cotton market outlook.
 "I have heard allusions to the tre- mendous surplus of cotton carried over," he said. Already the low price has greatly stimulated the con sumption of cotton. Once the world makes up its mind that the price of cotton has reached it's lowest level it will begin to buy and the capacity of the world for cotton S unlimited"
 Mir. Price, who declared himself an
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
FOX CHASE.

A very exciting fox chase was en- joyed last night by Messrs. J. G. Bar ham, Roy Duke, Alvin Woosley and Russ Hale, who, after long run with the hounds succeeded in bringing down fine fox They report splendid good time.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
CUTS EYE WITH PAPER

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 1S-Miss Ad- aIaide Carver, bank employee, sus- tained an odd injury Sunday. As she turned the pages of magazine the edge of it cut her eyeball. It is be lieved the sight will be saved.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20

The Picayune wishes them well all the way down the lane of long and successful life
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-20
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 MEETS TOMORROW NIGHT

There will be meeting of the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow night. All members should be present.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-20
Petitions in Bankruptcy


The following petitions in bankruptcy
v-e~e Sled Yesterday In the United states
District Court:
s4th 81 AMI Sd av. Liabilities sso'o00' ;
49, cAaL -DIEERNBrRG & SONS INc.-Tn-
Liahti-,es. s3so, ooe. asssts $1,000 $1,000,
cloaks and suits. i27 ". 18th 81 LiaoiA-
HofMEs MOTOR cAR CORR OF
y Y.lnvol MAR anto accessories
NIcHAEL r. RTsIf-Volun' ary; con
tractor. PSI z l2sth a.. Bronx. Liahil!-
res. Si.9sl sszsts v1enoNn N. ~o r.,.,.-
tary. 3otoers Of infants wear. &C. 2
T. goth s.. Liabilities sl-5,0oo: asseta
EIoRE HUNGARIAN pAILY-Tnvol-
untsry. newspaper publication, 50 L ist
- EDWARD Voluntary; pub
fisher. f <5th St Liabilities, s63,sS6;
EDwIN MAxwEL1~-yoiuntssry: "a ".
Schedules in Bankruptcy
The following schedules IN bankruptcy
vere nled yesterday in the United States
BESSIE r. acknowledgements ana
records. 1913 Lexington av. Liabilities
50, sssets. i. - 900 ~.,r,>-,c W.
a. n
-Miztng iaachlnes 435 r. 1920 81. La
bilities. &55245. assets, IS eS4.
FREEMAN BROS Mar usacturing FUR
r;ers 252 " 29tA 81. Liabilities, 354,43O.
asssts $22.5s5.
Receivers in BANKRUPTCY
The following receiYsra In bankruptcy
were appointed yesterday 10 tho United
statcs District Court:
Bertha Remoaush for New York Nil
lnerY Trading Co. millinery supplies,
$40 Broed<ay with bond OF 5000
GeorRe Y. Martin for Max Cross. cot
ton goods III Eieecher st. with a bond
o. $4,000.
Martin r. Hianvsit. of Yonkers, FOR Y
Solomon ltzkowitz. dry goods b2 River
cals a. Youkers, ~lth Il bond or 81 900.
George " MARTIN for Epnraiul Soeen.
men $ furnishings. Io2 W. l25th st. and
stth 81. and 81 az, with u bond Of
81 0cQ.
Iohu L. Iy,tis for Joseph Flcischer
n nens and chilcren'% clothing. 9S Monroe
Louis 81 Taylor for Louis Messing
sshocs 25o Elizabeth st. v..h bond OF
joel " Butler for Holmes Motor Car
corpors'ion of Y. auto accessories
/ Z centrai Pafh West. with bond OF
8 900
New-York tribune., 1921-10-20
Army Orders

Fron. The Tribune's Washington Bursou
WAsH1NGTON. Oct. I9.-Army orders
Issued to-day follow
Craig. Capt. M. r. 10 Tsrr.n. Tex.
I5err. Major =. + 10 san Francisco.
Sloan, Major F. a. to Governors Island.
Coast Artillery Corps
Bomar. Capt. f. c.. to Fort William.
Miscellaneous
Miller. Capt. !. j, sig. C.. to Camp Bragg.
Parris 1t G. f. Air Ser. to Aberdeen.
Johnson. Capt. <. r. 1r.. cav, to Fort
Martin Rrg. Gen. c. H. [. s. Army. 70
Camp Meade.
Russei. brig Gen. T.. Z. s Army. to
Camp Knox
Bullock. Capt II. B. Z s. Army. to Gary.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-20
FUKNBHfD RooMs TO LET

LOST - handbook NJ. 27+St2 OF New
York SAVINGS Bank. Payment stopped
Please return ~ bank.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-20
New York Metal Market

On the New York Metal Exchange
tin was firm, with Straits quoted at
27.754 28.75c, and sales Of twenty-five
tons spot at 28c; Standard, 27750
2s.50c; Straits shipments, 2775d 29c,
and % per cent az 2825c asked. Cop
rer easy, standard spot, October and
November, l2.25c asked and electro
lytic spot and October, 250c0 12c,
and November, go z q 1879 &c. Lead
quiet. New York spot 4.70d 4.8Oc, and
East St Louis spot 4A0N440, and
Yin firm, New York SPOT sos, and Eas.
81. Louis spot 4.650 roc
New-York tribune., 1921-10-20
Judgments Filed

IN Wv IOTk VOUNty
Tho f9io~tnE Judgments fled yeN-
ierfay. tho n.at name being thar Of tho
debtor
New-York tribune., 1921-10-20
est Side

SYST ST. COLUMBUS v.(Colonial Ho+oD
Newly decorated furnished room Ns~
~ ha fi2 weekly up. elevated, srrfac .
cars. subway; full hotel service resf furaut,
New-York tribune., 1921-10-20

e ECANTT.v FURNISHED AND
ROOM TIES WITH AND WITHOUT
TATF SINGI.E ROOMS, DESTRA BILE
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