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Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
SECRECY ABOUT ARRESTS
 OF COMMUNISTS IN PARIS

Paris, Feb. 1.-Premier Briand today refused to discuss in the chamber of deputies an interpolation with reference to the arrests of communists in France among them Abramovitch, known as Dr. Zelensky. and alleged to be the agent of Trotsky. The premier requested an ad- journment until the interpellations on the foreign policy of the government had been disposed of. He said he would make a statement in the chamber Thursday concerning the conference in Paris of Russian clements opposed to bolshevism and at tie same time woul abe ready to furnish additional verbal explanations of the recent meeting of the allied supreme council. Other interpolation, the prem fer declared, nut wait.
 The police today, announced traty had established that Abramovitch had been receiving money from Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
AND MRS.
 WILSON ATTEND THEATRE

Washington, Feb. 1-President Wilson. accompanied by Mrs. Wilson. tonight went to the theatre for the first time since he was taken i'll more than a year ana a half ago.
 The president. after alighting from his automobile, theatre attaches alone who had been ap7ra ised of his coming said. made his way into the theatre and to the box reserved for his party aided only by a cane. During the intermission be- tween the first and second acts. he arose to shake hands with the manager of the theatre. and as the play progressed it was evident to the audience that he was enjoying thoroughly his first visit 10 the theatre after a long absence.
 Prior 10 his Illness Mir. Wilson attend cd the theatre regularly. sometimes going as many as three and four times a week. During his illness he has been forced 10 content himself with motion pictures which have been shown in one of the rooms of the White House fitted up for the purpose.
 Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson. the presidents personal physician. said more than a month ago that his patients health had improved so much that he might at any time attend a theatrical performance. For several weeks. after Dr. Grayson's statement Washington theatre-goers scanned the boxes nightly hoping that the president might make his appearance. As the nights passed and Mir. Wilson did not appear. the thought ceased to be uppermost among the theatre crowds and thus his appear ance tonight was complete surprise
 The end of the first act saw no dimin. ton in the feeling of surprise and inter. est in the distinguished visitor. and thos, in he irssead 0f sn tnr lofloies and smoking rooms when tn, curtain went down. as theatre crowds generally do, stayed in their seats fol the most part. ,s .-..
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
INVESTIGATING BUILDING
 .. SITUATION IN BOSTON

Boston. Feb. 1.-Estimates parporting to show that in 1898 a mason and helper laid 1.5oO bricks in an eight-hour work day atan average wage rate Of ss cents a hundred. whereas now they average 600 bricks a day at a rate Of S3Ti a hundred. were presented today 10 the spe- cial committee of tho Boston Chamber of Commerce that Is investigating the buiid- ing situation in this city.
 Alexander K Williams engineer and treasurer of a construction company who submitted the estimates. told the commit tee that In his opinion the alleged de- creasesin the efficiency of labor was due 10 Hack of ambition" resulting from the closed shop principle whieh limits the best man In any class 10 the amount Of labor performed by the poorest
 The estimates presented were com piled from the records of nj. company. the witness said.
 Labor union officials will testify hefors the committee tomorrow The in-estira- ton is an outGrowth of the building trades strike
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
HARDING MADE GREAT
 CATCH DURING FISHING TRIP

Miami. Fla. Feb. I.-PresIdent-eiect Harding returned here from the cocofobo fishing grounds this afternoon with sun-blist-red face and a formidabic catch of barracuda. anl5erjacks and saf fish to show for his outing among the Florida Keys.
 In the two days the presldent-elec1 landed a score of fish. far bigger string than any other member Of his party. his largest was a six-foot sail fish which gave him a battle Of more than one hour before it was brought 10 the gan.
 The yacht Shadow. on which the party made the trip. ran into Miami In tine to permit Mir Harding to play A game of golf late in the afternoon at the Miami beach links. He was a guest this eve ming at a farewell dinner given by Gov ernor Durbm of Indiana
 The president-elcct's return trip to st. Augustine will begin tomorrow morning. He expects To make short stops at Palm Beach and ormond-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
RENAL PASHA DECLINES TO ATTEND LONDON CONFERENCE

Constantineple, Feb. 1.-Mustapha Renal Pasha, nationalist leader. has sent wireless despatch to the allied representatives in Constantinople declin- ing to attend the conference in London to discuss the Turkish and Greek situation
 We refuse" says the message. ito at tend. the London conference and we con- test the right of Tewfik Pasha's cabinet to represent Turkey, as this government is non-existent for Anatolia-
 We have advised Tewfik that he must recognize us as the supreme authority, so, if the allies really are desirous to restore peace, they must extend the invi- tation to Angora. which represents the whole of the Turkish naticn.''
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
WESLEYAN STUDENT HAS
 CONFESSED SELF ASSAULT

Middletown, Feb. 1.-Seymour W. Ely, of Yonkers, N. Y, freshman in Wesley an university. made confession to the college officials at the hospital tonight that he attacked himself last Thursday night and was not assaulted by another man in his dormitory room, as he had stated.
 Fear of expulsion because of low standing in his studies led the young man to plan meaSs of bringing about ms honorary dismissal from the yniver- sity, it was announced by university of ficials. They said that Ely admitted that he upset his furniture and created a scene of disorder in his room, and then struck himself with 8 paddle. Ely was unconscious for an hour after he was found.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
PAID lIS.ees FOR DEFRAUDNG
 THE NAVY DEPARrMENT

Boston. Feb. 1.-Fifteen one thousand dollar bills were paid to deputy mar Ehai in federal court today by Alexander ?. s. BlackWood, former vice president and general manager of the Union Steel Casting company. after Blackwood had pleaded nolo contendere to two counts Of an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the United States Judge Hale imposed fine of 37.5oo on each count and the defendant immediately paid the total in cash.
 The indictment. which was returned moro than two years ago, against Black wood and four others, charged fraud in connection with the manufacture of steel castings for the navy department. It was alleged that high class stock was used for test bars and drillings, and in- fe..o- Etock for castings.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
INAUGUHATED PRESIDENT ..
 ' OF CLARK UNIVERSITY

Worcester, Mass, Feb. In the pres ence of an assemblage of at least 1000 people including presidents of more than a score of universities and many states men and jurists, Dr. Wallace, W. Atwood was formally inaugurated president of Clark University and college this after noon with impressive dignity.
 The academic procession which has formed on the second and third floors of the university building was marshal.cd ty Albert F. Richardson, clad in his colo. nial uniform as high sherm of Worcester county. In his address President Atwood an. nounced that hereafter Clark university would specialize in providing facilities for the study of geography in its broad. 1 est sense.
 1 A reception for the guests of the uni. versity by the trustees, preadent and l faculty in the. art room of the university
 library followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
Sim Fein Prisoner Escaped.

Dublin, Feb. 1.-Vincent Fouvardue, who is described as an important Sim Fen prisoner, made his escape last night while the police were taking him from the Kilmainham prison to Dublin Castle. The car in which they were making the journey was attacked on the way to the castle. The police jumped out and return ed the fire of the attacking party. but when they again entered tile car they found that Fouvardue had Van ished.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
s5.seo. .oso.oso SUIT AGAINST
 HENRY FORD AND HIS PAPER

Chicago, Feb. 1.-The papers in $S,- oOA.oo0 damage suit against Henry Ford and his paper. The Dearborn Independ- ept. was filed in circuit court today by Norris Gest. theatrical producer, who all legged that an article in the Independent on January 22, 1921. contained "libelous, s.anderous and false statements" con corning Mir Gest and certain state pro- duct.ons he has handled.
 The article mentioned in the suit was cad 10 have attacked "Aphrodite" and ''Mecca" in particular. terminE them the '-most salacious spectacses ever shown iu America" t.
 Gest's attorneys here announced 1t had been planned to file similar suits In De troit today. ...-
 Tt is alleged the the article con- taiued 'lbelous. sanderous and false Etaiements' concerning Mir. Gest and cer tain stage productions he has handled.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
woNES's AUXILIARY or t....
 THE AMERICAN LEGION

Bridgeport, Feb. 1.-The Connecticut woman's Auxiliary of the American Le- zion held it's first convcation here to- day and organized with. the election of the following officers:
 President, Mrs. Charles I. Crosby, Bridgeport; first vice president, Mrs. Raynham Townsbend.. New Haven sec ond vice president. Mrs. F. A Carpenter. WethersfeId adjutant. Miss Helen Brock. Plainville; treasurer. Mrs. Will liam Bristol. Strstford; chaplain. Mrs. J. H. Higgins. Clinton.
 Among resolutions adopted was ene urging the state legislature 70 provide additional iuns for disabled war veitr- ans.
 Col Frederick W. Galbraifh. national commander of tire legion. and Governor Everett J. Lake made addresses at the convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
MILFORD IS AROUSED BY
 BRUTAL MURDER OF WOMAN

rs Joseph Chernoc 35 Mother of Seven Children, Slain in Her Home by an Unknown Man-Motve of Arocious Crime Was RObbery-Skull Was Crushed by Blows of aStOne-$11 10 is Missing -Woman's Husband Had Been Held Up Mile From His Home Monday Nght-Mur- derer Was Fired at as He Left the House, and Probably Wounded-lOO Armed Men Are Searching the Wood land Near the Woodnont Railroad Station.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
POLICE NEWSPAPERS SEE
 RUIN IN PREPARATIONS

Berlin. Feb. 1.-Tne Berlin news papers today are unanimous In voicins the opinion that the separations ccnidi- tions laid down by the allied supreme council in Paris sound the commercial 4ssthr kael; rof- the GeFmaa aa and nc. Econ 5mic rb1n q eentrAf Europe tledd- Ing France. Belgium and Italy.
 The press. however. does not presums to advise the cabinet as to It's course in this crisi, reaching the conclusion. as one of the newspapers expresses l.. that Germany Is p3werless te oppose this victory-madness"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
OLD UNION FOUNDRY
 STARTS OPEN SHOP

Denver, Colo., Feb. 1-The Queen City Foundry of Denver, a union shop for 30 years today began operation as an open shop under police protection &C., cording to an announcement by George CordingIy. general manager. officeds of the Colorado Foundrymen's Association said the action would be followed by nearly all foundries in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
Father Dominic Imprisoned.

London, Feb. 1.-Father J. Dominic, spiritual adviser to the late Terence Mac Swiney, lord mayor of Cork, who Is un- der sentence by a Dublin court-martial to serve three years imprisonment has been brought to London and imprisoned in Wornwood Scrubhs.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
JURY DEADLoCKED IN
 WINES MURDER CASE

Harlan. Ky. Feb. 1.--with the jury in the case of Dr, IL. C. Winnes. former state veterinarian. charged with the mur- der of Miss Lura Parsons. Pine Mountain settlement school teacher. standing II for acquittal and one for conviction. there were no indications carly tonight that the deadlock in the jury room since de- Alterations began Monday night would be broken
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
UNABLE TO GET JURY
 FOR THE MATEWAN TRIAL,

williamson, ". Va. Feb. IA new list of veniremen was exhausted and nine of the nineteen tentative jurors pre- viously accepted were excused today in circuit court. where the trial of twenty one men. charged with killing Albert c. Felts in the AAtewan battle last May, h in progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
GERMANY ID MAKE COUNTER
 PROPOSALS ID PREPARATIONS

Dr. Walter Smons Foreign Minister, Tells Rechsag That the Government Will Refuse to Negotiate the Basis of the Entente Decisions-Was Supported by All the Party Leaders Except the Communists of Berlin Declares That in. Preparations Demanded by the Allies Would Be Ruinous to Germany and Mean the Economic Ruin of Central Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
PAID DEATH PENALTY FOR
 CARRYING LOADED REVOLVER

Cork, Feb. 1-Cornelius Murphy of Ra thmore County Kerry, was shot today after being found guilty by a court-nar- tial of having in his possession a loaded revolver. This is believed to be the first cxecutiozf carried out on such a charge since the declaration of martial law in Cork
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
Found Revolrers in Graveyard.

Slico, Ireland, Feb 1.-Folice search ing a graveyard here today found ten re- volvers, 150 rounds of ammunition, a thousand yards of fuse used in detonat- ing explosives and dozen sticks of ge- Ignite.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
Execution Postponed,

Dublin. Feb. 1.-The execution of Jo- seph Murphy, found guilty by court martial of having led an attack in Cork October 8 against the military today was postponed for the fourth time. The date set for the execution is February g.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
GERMAN GOVT TO EvADE
 y INVITATION TO LONDON

London, Feb. 1s--Dr. Simons. the Ger man foreign minister, ded1iDpSalss attl- tude of the Eoxefnref.t oA Aspirations. the London Times, declared that the question whether delegates would be sent to London was dependent upon whether the entente regarded their decision in the light of proposals and objected to count
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

On the appeal of Murphy against the carrying out of the sentence of the court martial, court on Monday handed down decision that it was thought the pris- oner should be given time to make fur ther representations before the court martial.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
Motor Car. Bombed.

Dublin, Feb. IA private motor car containing four detectives was vigorously bombed and fired upon with revolvers in Merrion Square today. No casualties re- suited
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

In the year l70s an edict was issued 1t St. Helena for the punishment of persons go3siping. So severe was the penalty imposed that gossip was ban lsned from the island
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
Brief Telegran1s

Cork, Feb. 1.-District Inspector o. Sullivan was shot dead today while
 walking with his young son in Listowel.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
ARK. SENATE. voTBss CAPITAL
 PUNIsHMENT FOR BANK RoBBERY

Little Rock. Ark. Feb. 1.-The senate this afternoon passed unanimously a hill providing capral punIshment for bank robbery.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

The Central News learns that the Russian Soviet government is expected to ratify the British-Russian agreement without change
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

Cunard liner Aquitania, which nrrived at New York. had on0board $4,379,S Of this amount s2,4OO,0b0 was consigned to Kuhn, Loeb Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

Federal troops and a heavy force of deputy sheriffs were hurried into the mountains surrounding Williamson, w. Va, at the sound of rifle firing.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

Inter-allied authorities at Oppeln, Si- lesia, seized two carloads of arms and ammunhions being taken inlo SIesia from Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

Laws of Alaska imposing taxes on by- products of the herring fishing industry were upheld today by the supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

It wns announced the January payroIIs of 10000 New York school teachers had been audited and approved. The teach CTS will receive their salaries today Con- t-oller Craig had said he would refuse to pay the money because of technical er- TOTS In vvuchNKA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

The state department was advised the military pact between China and Japan was abrogated by the exchange of notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

Two big cotton mills near Columbus, Ga, and Phenix and the Swift Manufac- turing Company plants announced re- sumption of full time operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02
Cabled Paragraphs

PennsyIv ania crude oil was reduced 50 cents a barrel from s5.5O to s bar rel
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

The port of Seattle won its fight in the supreme court for title to valuable va. terway rights in Seattle harbor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

Charles F. Brooker of Ansonia was re- elected chairman of the board of direc- tors of the American Brass company at the annual meeting at Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-02

DeraiIment of three freight cars at Clinton blocked the Shore Line division of the Now York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad for two hours. No one was injured.
, 1921-05-13

1909 1921

Sunday, May Is, 1921, the Native
Brass Band of Christiansted will com
plete its 18th, Anniversary in the must
cal world. This Band CARR 5 great
weight with the public, for there is a
spirit which ~pervades among it's mem
bers that savors of unity and good will
which necessarily tends to strengthen
and elevate. One can hardly think that
another year has rolled around, since the
last 18th. of May, but it is nevertheless,
a solid fact, that cannot be disputed.
In honor of this Anniversary the Band
will give a concert on the Whorf Sunday
evening, May IS. Congratulations to
Bandmaster Jackson and his men AM
We wish the Rand many more years
of good work TOR the public.
, 1921-05-13
Notice To Creditors.
IT THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
EVELYN ANDREW, OR ANDREWS,
DECEASED.

NOTICE is hereby~given that the under
signed has been duly appointed ad
mlnistratOr cum testamento annexo
OF the estate of the deceased EVELYN
ANDREW or ANDREWS, late of the
Town of Chr|istiansted, Island of St. Croix,
V%l, u. S. A.
All Persons having claims against the
said deceased are required to file them
with the undersigned administrator
within six months from the date Of this
notice at his residence at the Roman
Catholic P~resbytery, No. As Queens Street
IN the Town of Christiansted, St. Croix.
Christiansted, St. Croix, V. /. u, S. A
this 18th day OF May 1921.
JOSEPH w. DAILY.
Administrator.
The Creole sailed for st. Thomas at 10
a. M. yesterday with local mail
CORRECTION:-Ple Please read "spe-
cies" instead of specie in Mr.. R. H. Am
phIett Leaders poel. published in our
issue of Saturday last.
, 1921-05-13
To The Patrope Of The Christian
sled Post Office, And The Gen.
eTaI PuDliCG

1t IS with qualification the announce
ment is made that arrangements have been
concluded between the Post Office De-
partment and the Municipal Government
for a lease OF the quarters now used for
this post office, under The terms Of which
new and adequate lock box equipment
will be furnished, and provisions made
to admit OF the lobby OF the Office being
left open before and after business hours,
and on Sundays and holidays, for the
accommodation of lock box patrons
this to go into effect July LIST. 1t is be-
iieTed that the number Ct lock-boXes to
be installed will meet the demand for
this kind OF service, and it is hoped that
patrons will consider the benefit 10 be
derived tIerefrom and take advantage
OF it. In this connection it should be re-
marked that after the installation of the
new boxes there will be no general de-
livery OF mail on Sundays: delivery viii,
however, be made through lock- boxes.
Three sizes Of boxes will be available
small, 1916 x A. q IS cents; medium,
SIX s. % 45 cents, and large, 103 X 5-13J16
% 60 cents per quarter. These boxes will
be provided With key, and automatic key
less locks the choice of which is optional to
patrons, and a deposit of 20 cents will be
required for each key issued to a enter
of lock-hox, Boxes will hot be rented
to minors, nor contrary TO the provisions
Of the Postal Laws. Applications for
Ock-bOxeS will be received at the money
order window of the post office from this
date. Upon installation Of tho equip
ment bills viii De rendered 10 such par
ties as have registered their names, and
pay ment collected for at least one quart
er in advance. Boxes with the same
numbers will be assigned to those bold
ers now renting boxes, but in event
smaller or larger boxes are desired. or
boxes with numbers different to those
now held, application for such changes
should be made at an early date,
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE.
C~hristiansted, Virgin Islands, May II,
1921.
B. R. LARSEN, Postmaster.
, 1921-05-13

umes in favor Of this institution.
BY all means let us have a Band Of
our own---a good Municipal Pand. that
Chris,iansted can well be proud Of. A
town without a band IS DEAD Imagine
a parade or any outdoor demonstration
without the martial strains Of the brass
band. Uncle Sam is in favor of music
for his N,.vy and Army, as we'll as for
civilians. Look alive.
We awaiC your decision Council Mem,
bers at your new session, with the fill
, 1921-05-13
MEMORA NDA FOR COUA Gil MEM.
BERS.

The Native Brass Band of Christian
sted is up before the Honorable Legis-
lative Body Of St. Croix for favorable
consideration. This Band has just incur
red Expense of several hundred dollars
10 procure a set of new instruments for
public benefit. Twelve years of I'M
failing duty TO the public speak vol
, 1921-05-13
Football.

1t is expected that a football match
will be played on the Holger Danske
Ground on Sunday the 18th May at 4.30
O'Clock, between the D~readnought Foot
ball Club, and the Christiansted Athletic
, 1921-05-13
Respectfully yours,
r. PETERSEN.
STUDENT COUNCIL,
FREDERlKSIE Ell JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL.
May IL, 1921.

Members of the Christiansted High
School,, C~hristiansted, V, |.
Dear Friends
In order to let The public know the
character OF the work done in the
High Schools Of this Island, we, the pu-
pills of the Frederiksted High School
take this opportunity TO challenge you
tOa ll+erary contest.
The nature of the contest, place and
date OF meeting will be determined by
the Assistant Director o1 Education.
In order to secure impartial iudq-
ment we suggest that the Chairman
and the judges be chosen by the As
sistant Director of Educat on.
trusting this challenge will meet
with your prompt acceptance, we eagerly
await your reply.
Sincerely yours
NORMAN F. COULTER.
President.
DONALD A. FLEMING,
Secretary.
, 1921-05-13
knowledge that you will do your duty in
favour Of this worthy insti ution.-Com.
Christiansted, May 18th, 1921.
Editor st. Cr0iU AVl8.
Dear Sip

With reference to = communica-
ton in today's issue signed Patrons of
the Theatre" complaining that there has
been no show the last two Thursday
nights since Mr.. Svendson left for Den
mark, | am constrained to explain that
the standing order for films for Thursday
night shows was discontinued through
the source from which these films were
obtained locally. Mr.. Svendsen discov-
cred this on his arrival in Porto Rico and
advised rpe TO that effect, also informing
that other arrangements had been made
TO" future delivery of films which would
enable US to resume shows on Thursday
nights beginning Thursday 18Th. instant,
| can assure patrons Of the theatre that
tirst-class pictures featuring Mary Wall
camp, Eddie Lyon, and Lee Moran, are
among those shortly expected, and it is
hoped that these great productions will
more than make up for the past evenings
omitted.
Respectfully yours,
K. PETERSEN.