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, 1928-04-21

duty paid in the Virgin Islands not being
taken into consideration. So that in the
long run there would be collected 1920
on an article that if imported direct from
the foreign country to St. Thomas would
pay 6oto: into St. Croix 124ojo and into
the United States or Porto Rico 80ofo. 1t
is believed that the payment of duty IN the
States being the maximum that would be
collected according to the Federal tariff
should relieve the importer IN the Virgin
Islands of payment of duty here on
unbonded goods on which no draw
back is allowed, or that the Federal ia
riff law should be applied to the island OF
St. Croix even if for any local reasons 1t
should not be extended to st. TDomas.
The direct impOrtations from foreign
places is not large, and the impo"tatIons
of foreign goods through the States
would be accelerated and business,
however small, confined to domestic
transactions which is of course de-
sirable. 1t would open the way for
freer trade with the United States by the
automatic removal of restrictions which
now apply to exports from the Virgin
Islands to the United States and Porto
Rico, by reason of the low tariff IN these
islands. which tariff is of advantage only
H@AA@
in the case of impOrtations direct from a
foreign country, but prejudlces our po-
sition in the matter Of importations from
the United States and Porto Rico with
which our main trade is confined and to
which it would be exclusively extended,
from a commercial standpoint anyway,
if the tariff of the United States be put
in force here so that duty paid In the
United States covers entry into the is
lands as we'll.
1t may be ~contended that the revenues
of the local customs revert to the Urea
sury of the islands and that this source
of revenue would be reduced if this pro-
position is put into effect. But on the
other hand we must consider the matter
of equity, and the spirit of the law which
is largely protective and would be full
filled just the same. The alleged aim 10
these islands is to americanize them; this
work of americaAization is not furthered
by the retention of foreign practices and
customs which by reason of their not
dovetailing with continental practices &C.
casion distinctions that tend to %segreGate
US, and set up difficulties in trade as
I;oolOCoI
, 1928-04-21
LOCAL

The last official census in the Virgin
Islands was taken as. Of November l,
1917, nearly eleven years ago. The total
population at that time is reported as
&c, O51 of which IA. 191 for st. Croix,
10. 191 for St. Thomas and $50 for St.
John. 1t showed that the number of in
habitants in all the islands had fallen off
by l,O35 based on the previous census of
1911. Usually the census is taken at
least every ten years. and another is,
therefore, about due now. 1t will be par
, 1928-04-21
SILVER WEDDING
19O3-1928

The popular Acting Director of Police
and Mrs. Christian Espersen, Richmonds
will celebrate tomorrow their twenty ttth
wedding anniversary. On this auspicls.
ous occasion the st. Croix Avis joins
their many friends and acquaintance
who will be showering Mr.. and Mrs.
EsDersen with tokens and expressions
of congratulations and good wishes for
many more years of united. happiness
peace, and prosperity. Il
, 1928-04-21
Shipping News.

The. 8. s. Haiti" OF the Ocean Do
minion Steamship Corporation, from NeN
York. arrived at Frederiksted yesterdal
afternoon and sailed for the islands samt
day. The first news about the COM
of this boat was received yesterday tore
noon, z
, 1928-04-21

t"icularly interesting at this time 10 DC
tha differences it will disclose as regal
number of inhabitants, citizens and OF
ers, etc. In view of the steady migra
tion to the States it is believed that thege
is a sharp reduction in population which
is disputed in some circles
The u. s. s. "Grebe" stranded on the
long reef on entering, this port at noon
Yesterday. The passengers. etc, were
sent in by launch, and the ship hoated az
2.3O o.. M. Apparently no damage was
sustained.
With a House committee on Rivers
and Harbors considering the dredging
and Improvement of Christiansted the
going aground of a naval vessel Is somes
what coincidental. Congressman Grant.
Hudson (Rep) of Michigan has introduces
a bill in Congress to this end.
Passengers arrived by U. S. S.. Grebe
Yesterday from st, Thomas. -ComdEs.
c. E. Ryder, Mrs. H E, Russell, Mrs AJs|
J.. Kehn. Fritz Anthony. Clay BtoWnss
Allan Williams. Lieut., J. j. Gromtnes
Lieut.. B V. Learner, Mr.. c. +. BaggofI
Mrs. Thistleton, Capt. Reverb, Capt.: 81
Moller, Judge ]. C. Fox. Charles Len
hardt. Harry Henry, Helen Bronstrophs
Vincent Gibbs and Alvan Hoist. Ine
ship returned to St. Thomas at 3.45 p M
The first 6 of the above named returned
and in addition Mr.. Kenneth Harris Kew.
w. Allen? Mr.. Morris Arias.
, 1928-04-21
Correspondent

AT At the foot of Queen Cross Stree
there is a paved walk running cut to-
wards the north going around to thes
west. For years people have had access
to this lefty to wash their horses, until
here of late a fence has been set up Gloss
, 1928-04-21
EDITORIAL.

Virgin Islands whose close proximity to
and commercial intercourse with the I'm
tied States and Porto Rico makes this a
vexing question at times. The fact is
the Federal tariff is in effect on the con-
tinent and Porto Rico which secures free
entry into either place of lmpOrtatIons
which have been entered one way or the
other. In other words goods OF what
ever origin imported into Porto Rico from
continental United States or vice versa
enter free because in view of the uni.
form tariff at both points, the revenue
demands have been complied with, the
lawful dues going into the Treasury how
ever we look at it. Not so in the Virgin
Islands. Here we have a preferential
tariff when we speak o. all the islands,
and still more preferential tariff so far as
St. Thomas is concerned. Good. imported
into St. Thomas from foreign points
pay an ad vaIOrem duty Of 6W regardless
of class. In st. Croix the average duty
is 1870 which really works out to slightly
over 16% taking into consideration the
method of calculation requiring an add
ton of 25I to foreign invoice value.
Certain articles such as tools pay go
duty and most foodStuffS pay according to
a fixed rate for the articles specified in
the tariff. Wines. and quOrs which are
a dead letter nowadays pay up to $50. In
view Of the preferential tariff 10 force in
St. Thomas goods imported into St. CrOiX
from St. Thomas are subject to duty which
is about 141 on miscellaneous merchan-
disc, arrived at by adding l525 to the in
voice value II 1920 of which total is the
duty The Act of March 3, 1917, pro-
vides that articles which are the growth.
produce or manufacture of the United
States (which includes Porto RicO) shall
enter free of duty in the Virgin Islands,
blt that foreign merchandise shall pay
duty in every case when the content of
foreign material exceeds 20W This is
applied also in the case of impOrtatlOns
from the United States and Porto Rico on
which duty has been paid in those places.
Merchants here find it impedeS business
and initiates cost of goods to them and the
consumer this way. For example. we take
a foreign article. say from Japan, import
ed into the United States, a duty Of 800
paid there, and exported to St. Thomas;
on entry in ST Thomas an import duty of
go is levied IN addition and without re
gard to what has been paid in the States;
this article is later on exported to St.
CroiX, and according to practice duty
amounting to 1870 collected here, so that
thus far the article has paid 1920 duty
and been rendered cO~rreSpOndingly more
expensive. If that same article is finally
exported to Porto Rico, 1t would be sub
iect again TO 800 duty there as coming
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02

he eNaded the authorities until last chased him through a number Of streets ill the northwestern section of the city and finally cornered him in a barn.
 Attorney MoukieWicz said the young mans license was suspended following his conviction, on the charge Of speeding and ordinarily the suspension would have been lift ed in 15 to % days. but Raczek did not make application to the state commissioner Of motor vehicles for the reason that he had gone to New ark, \. J., where he obtained en- ployment. Had he applied for the return Of his license he certainly would have been given it. the at torney said, and when he was seen by Officer Johnson in December, the ordinary suspension period had passed. AS a matter of fact, the of- ticer had only seen him at the wheel of the car but had not actually seen him violating the law by driving, the attorney said.
 Constable John s. Eecor, who was m court prepared 10 arrest Raczek tor Tallure to pay the fine assessed by the military authorities, did not serve his writ because Attorney MonkieWicz guaranteed that the ;tss, ssmb bent would be satisfied
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
RUSSIANS STUDY BRAINS
Commissions Examining Cerebral Matter Of Professor i,ckhtcrcv and Icnin.

Leninsrad, Russia May : tUP)-- When Prof. Vladimir BekhlereN. brain specialist. startled the world last year with a proposal for n brain pantheon he little dreamed his own brain would be among the first to be preserved and studied there.
 Prof. BekhtereN. who died seNcra! months ago. bequcathed his brain to the cause of science. A commis- sion of five Russian professors has just been appointed by the Moscow Brain institute to study their late colleagues cerebral matter.
 It is likely that the commission will invite several German special ists to join them in their research.
 One of the ahievements for which Prof. Bekhterev was famous was mass hypnotism. He was credited with remarkable cures through hypnotizing groups Of pa tients collectively. The brain spec ialists apparently aim ot find some trace of his hypnotic power in the brain structure.
 The brain of Nikolai Lcnin. the father of soviet Russia, is being studied in the same fashion in Mos COW. where a special institute exists for the purpose. with a German doctor. Prof. Nogt of Berlin, at the head of large staff of specialists.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
NEW HAVEN FATHER
 S1ABS THE WRONG MAN
Attacks Youth He Thought Was "kecping Company With
 His Daughter

New Haven, May Pp--Joseph Silver. 20, is lowering between life and death due to an act of frenzy on the part of his sweethearts fath- CT last night. John Del Chario, A, who the youth identified as his at 1acker with knife, is held on a technical charge of breach of the peace.
 Police assert that Del Chario had warned the youth to keep away from his daughter and after finding her out of the house he set out to the home of her companion nearby hop ing to find the two together. Think ing that one of two girls with a young man he encountered while on the way was his daughter. Del Chario crept up and plunged knife into silvers chest, and made bis es- cape.
 Del Chario was named by the
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
SUSPENDED DRIVER
 IS ASSESSED SlO0
Judge Deal to LenienCy Plea in
 RaCzek Case

The minimum fine Of sloo and costs was imposed by Judge M. D. SaNe in the case of John Raczek. aged el. Of A Nash street, in police court today on the charge of oper- ;,,iUg an automobile while his license was under suspension. Attorney E. J. MonNcWicz, representing Raczek, asked that part of the fine be re- lnlttcd as the young man was in difficulty with the military authori- lies, having been assessed d fine for remaining away from the drills Of Co. II. "He is just out of his teens and he did not know any bctter," the attorney said.
 Judge Sax" Zenllol that the young
 mans record was not clean, nor were there any eNtenuating circum- stances in thr case which would justify a remittance Of any part of
 the penalty. Raczok not only violated the law when he drove while his li- cense was under suspension but he ran away when released on his own recognizance and attempted 10 es- cape the jurisdiction of the court, Judge SaNo said.
 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney w.
 NJ. Grepnstein said Eaczck's license
 was suspended July S. 1927. and was not returned, vet Eaczek was seen by upernumerary officer Lovincs Johnson at the wheel Of an automo-
 bile on December 9S. 1927. The of , ticer was Investigating a complaint i that 1aczel> was annoying a young woman and when the charge Of driving without a license was placed against him he was released on his own recognizanco. as he insisted to
 Lieut.. Bamforth that he had re- ceiNed notice of the return Of the li- cense although he was unable to find ! lt at home, Instead of appearing in police court after the lieutenant had I allowed him 10 go home over night,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
Careless Washing
 Spols the Hair

The simple hair styles of today make beautiful hair a necessity.
 Luckily, beautiful hair Is now cas- fly obtained. It is simply d matter of shampooing.
 Proper shampooing makes the hair soft and silky. It brings out all the real life ;' l;,stre, all the na- tural wave 2 0r. and leaves it fresh lookins and bright.
 While you lst have fre- quent and reg hing to keep if beautiful it chnllo: sand the harsh effect of ordinary soaps. The f1,e alkalt in ordinary soaps soon dries the scalp. makes the hair brittle and ruins it.
 That is why discriminating wom- en. everywhere. now use Mulsifed Cocoanut Oil Shampoo. This clear, pure and entirely greaseless product brings out all the real beauty of the hair and cannot possibly injure.
 Two or three teaspoonfuls Is all that is required. It makes an abund- ance Of rich. creamy father which cleanses thoroughly and rinses out easily. removing every particle of dust. dirt and dandrufY.
 It leaves the hair soft and easy to manage and makes it fairly sparkle with new life. gloss and lustre.
 You can get Mulsined Cocoanut Oil Shampoo at any drug store. four-cunce hcttl. lasts for months. .
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
WASHINT0N FIGHTING
 THE POTOMAC FLOOD
Army Of Men Ready to Repcl Threat cning Waters With sand
 bag Dykes

Washington. May Wash ington today had a flood fighting army ready to rcpel with sandbag dykes and sewer gate reinforce ments a threatened disastrous rise in the Potomac river.
 The weather bureau reported that 3j inches of snow in the mountains near Cumberland, Md, may be melt cd quickly by the first warm rain, river may equal or exceed that of 1889 which overspread the capitals $ mall and Pennsylvania avenue. and almost reached the White House.
 A rapid rise was reported all alon. the river today The weather bureau bulletined every two hours tn" changing conditions. Army en- gineers, public parks and building chiefs, and the District of Columbia sewer and highway departments were available at moments no,ice and maps were drawn to indicate where flood defense was necessary,
 4 sudden melting of snoNs would give " dShllstol tliiH II lou'A to prepare necessary dykes. but these could be thrown up at vital points in seven hours. it was said.
 If the warning comes, NorIllnen will construct a sandbaS "mbank- ment from the Lincoln Memorial mound to the Washington nonu- ment, similar wall across low fly ing P street near which the Presi- dents yacht Mayfower moors, and a third dyke across Potomac park to peninsula.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
I. o. 0. F. First Degree
 At Bridgeport May 15

A class Of candidates will be lnl- tiated into the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the regular meeting of Lexington lodge Thursday eve ming. These candidates will receive the first degree in Bridgeport Tues day evening. May 15. On this oc- casion the first degree will be exem- plified by Samuel H. Harris lodge of Bridgeport for the benefit of the grand sire. Leon s. Merrill. The de- gree will be conferred in the Pyra- mid Mosque. 1035 State street, Bridgeport, s p. m. A parade of all the Odd Fellows Lodges will proceed the working of the degree.
 Busses will leave New Britain for Bridgeport from Odd Fellows hall. IA Arch street, Tuesday afternoon, 1 p. m. Odd Fellows wishing to en- gage seats for the trip will apply to John H. Shea. Past Noble Grand of Phoenix lodge.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
Bad Weather Holds Up
 Flight of Dirigible

Stolp. Germany, May , Rl-Cn- favorable weather over Spitzbergen today held the dirigible Italia at Seddin airdrome and prevented Gen. erai Cmberto Mobile from flying to Kings Bay. Spitzbergen. his base for north polar explorations.
 The crew of the dirigible re- mained by the hangar hoping to get off on the HOO mile flight in the carly hours of tomorrow.
 The base ahip Cita Di Milano is now en route to Kings Bay but it was believed to be contending with ice. It was intended to start for the northern base today in the airship.
 The dirigible had been made com pletely ready and hauled into the open when General Mobile decided that flight at this time would be foolhardy. Weather reports from Spitzbergen said that strong head winds with heavy snow and low hanging clouds prevailed.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
B Votes From Wyoming
 Are Pledged to Smith

Cheyenno, Wyo., May , OPt- Flfty-three Of the ITO votes at the democratic state convention at Gas per. May II. have heen pledged to Governor Alfred t. Smith of New York.
 While only five Of the . county democratic central committees yes terday instructed their delegates for Governor Smith. his supporters claimed majority Of the delegates from the other 5 counties, who will SO to Casper uninstructed. The 5S delegates represent Laramie, Con- verse. Carbon, Albany and Sweetwa- Ter counties Wyoming will have
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
Poker Parties Cost ROsen
 $20O, ,OOO He Tells Court

Boston, May 2 CuP)-Neighbor- hood poker parties have cost Gill bert Rosen $200.000 during the past two years. according to a bill Tn equity which he has filed in su- perior court here.
 Rosen. wealthy Brookline realtor, is suing three Of his neighbors, George. Joseph and Barney kravit brothers. to recover his alleged losses.
 According to the plaintiff. he lost from S1.oo0 to $6.o0o almost every Friday night over the two-yesr pc riod,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
F0RDS ARE INCOGNI1O
Henry and Wife Sail on Majestic as Mir. and Mrs. Jack Robinson Go Aboard Secretly.

Southampton, Eng. May 2 tUP> MT. and Mrs. Henry Ford sailed for home today aboard the liner Majestic, after comparatively quiet vacation in England.
 They were registered on tho ships passenger list as "Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robinson" the names under which they came to England several weeks ago.
 The Fords boarded the Majestic secretly last night.
 They came to Southampton by automobile yesterday and visited Beaulieu, scene of a famous abbey. They got an unlocked for thrill when they were lost in the forest and had to travel 40 miles in their machine to reach their destination 20 miles away.
 They reached Beaulieu. how ever. saw the sights. bought some postcards as any tourists would. took tea at the hotel and returned to Southampton.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
CURRIE GETS AWARD
freed Of Charge He Needieesly Sac
 rtficcd Canadians Few Hours Be- fore !Armtsticc to GlOrify Himself.

Cohurg. Ont., May ? IPi-Sir Ar thur Currie wartime commander Of the Canadian forces, today stood cleared of the charge that he need i"Ssly sacrificed Canadian lives in gements with the Germans near Mons, Belgium, on the day Of the ArmiStlce.
 A jury returned verdict Of lhsl and awarded Sir Arthur $500 dam ages in his $50,ooo suit against r. w. Wilson and w. T. R. Preston for publishing the charges in the Port Hope Guide last June.
 Thus by official decree the now principal Of McGill University stands innocent of the charge that to glori-
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02

fy his command he ordered Canadian the Armistice Was but a few hours away, Similar charges 10 those pub ,ished last summer had been made previously but no court action re- suited.
 The verdict was received with a burst of handclappins and Sir Ar thurs own emotion was noticeable as his friends surrounded him to Of fer their congratulations.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
WRIGHT A|RPLANE
 FLEW 25 YEARS AGO
Took Air for First Time in
 North Carolina

Kitty Hawk, \. C., May P-- While the nations capital feted the Bremen's gallant crew, villagers of this isolated reef paid homage to- day to Orville and Wilbur Wright, whose first short flight in a heavier than-air machine, 25 years ago. startled the world.
 Near the beach dunes a modest monument has been placed. l. is inscribed: 'On this spot. September assembly of the Wright brothers first experimental glider which led to mans conquest of the air. Erect ed by citizens of Kitty Hawk \. C., 1928"
 Many persons intimately associ- ated with the "crazy" brothers dur ing their struggles to mike their huge box kites fly were assembled 10 watch the unwilling Of the mar hle as were prominent mon from over North Carolina.
 I Cylinder Motor
 Tn contrast with the huge ocean conquering planes of which the Ger man Bremen is a representative type the Wright machine was a frail af- fair propelled by a four cylinder motor. The pilot reclinod in d net work Of cross stays, at the mercy of the wind and structural mishaps. Its greatest flight after four trials was s5o feet.
 The Wrlghts spent nearly three years here in their experiments, part of the time living in a tent.
 Most Of the inhabitants have vivid memories of the time, particularly Of the day December 11, 1903. WheE Orville Wright made the first sue cessful flight in a power driycn plane.
 They've Donc It"
 News of the triumph was borne 10 the village by a life guard who had assisted in the experiment. Nir- 1ually out of breath from running, his man came in yelling: They've done it. they've done ii. Danged if they ain't few
 The scene or the lnltlal flight was Kill Devil Hill three miles from here where the brothers found fav- orablc winds and an emincncc from which to project the machine.
 The monument was sponsored chiefly by Captain William J. Tate, keeper of the lighthouse at Coinjack, who was an intimate friend of the air pioneers. IL was a letter from Tate in reply to inquiries that caus- cd the brothers to select this place for their experiments.
 Residents and natives of Kitty Hawk community contributed the monument fund.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02

nine votes at the democratic aation- al eOnN tnilon.
 Sweetwater county meeting to sup port former Governor Nellie Taylor Ross for the democratic nomination for vice president.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
FLASHES OF LIFE: TEX RICHARD
 BUYS A YACHT FROM CHRYSIER

with two girls. ASsailant mist ook one of the girls for his daughter who had been told to keep away from lover.
 Har1tord-Re-o organization leaders confident of retiring National Com mitteman Thomas J. Spellacy, Chair man James w. Walsh and Secretary Sidney Lynch of state central com mittee at opening of state democrat ic convention today.
 New Haven-Internation Linen Ginning Company 0! Delaware nam cd in suits totalling $s1,"oo by New Haven concern and inventor.
 Hartford-State us.s annually 4oo, 0oo,0h0 board feet of lumber, ten per cent of the amount produced. ac- cording to a bulletin on Use ot Lumber and Wood in Connecticut issued yesterday.
 New Haven David F.. Fitzgerald, otiilSi 15 eItCttu Tn district caucuses in ninth sena- torlal district for state central con- mittee.
 Hartford First air mail leaving for the southland is heavily weighted and stamp collectors who wanted es- pecially marked covers were heavy contributors 10 the contents Of pouches.
 Hartford lieutenant Governor Brainard 10 be witness before the grand jury which is investigating investment conlpanie. in Hartford ! county.
 Boston~-rresident Emil Fuchs of the Boston Braves. negotiates with insurance agents to increase club $ policy on Rogers Hornsby from slOo,0o0 to s.5O,ooo. Boston-Attorney General Arthur k. Reading continues denials Of charges against him from stand in legislative hearing. Swears he never { threatened Louis A. Wolfe. president Of the United L. A w. corporation Of Worcester.
 Boston-Grounded steamer Robert
 E. Lee, lowed here from Plymouth after successful completion of diff fcult salvage job.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-02
GEN. FRANCIS MOORE

San Antonio. Tex. May Pl-- Erigadier General Francis Moore retired Indian fighter and veteran of the Civil and Spanish American wars and the Philippine instruction died yesterday. He was S7 years old.