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St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-11-12

The i.government group stops at
nothing in It's efforts TO discredit the ad-
ministration and to hold up to ridieule
these who will not be coerced into join.
ing the cut-thIoat compaign.
Our confidence in Governor Pearson
is not of recent date. When the Colonial
EouneiI Of g.. Croix voted confidence in
the Governor our editor took a leading
parI-snd there was ne Virgin Islands
Company at that time.
In this campaign there is one striking
feature which no one has touched in
print, though it is discussed rather freely
among political groups. An American wh0
for the purpose of getting assistance ia
the fight against his common enemy, the
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-11-12
Monday November 18th 1884.
Random Notes

1t may not be known to those persons
who maliciously write in newspapers IL
reference to the sale of Central Sugar
Factory that the shareholders were not
anxious to dispose Of the property.
The only reason why they agreed to
give an opticu was because the Federal
Government decided TO enter the bust
ness of manufacturing sugar a nd distlll
rum. The Central Sugar Factory had
contract whitman American Company for
supplying juice to its plant. built on the
Factory grounds and adjacent to the
Factory. The government desired 90
purchase the sugar factory and the rum
plant to complete an industrial unit to
be operated for the benefit of the peo-
pie.
After careful consideration. it was
thought expedient by the shareholders
to sell the Factory and not stand accused
of blocking any efforts of the Govern
ment to launch it's million dollar pro-
ject in the islands.
There is no one connected with the
Central Sugar Factory bat who knows
that it had been eventually more bene.
fetal to the owners to hold the factory
than to dispose of it
Evil minded devils should know that
the purchase of the Factory constitutes
ne act of favor nor of charity.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-11-12
ST. CROlX TRIBUNE

Published ally exeept.Sundays & Holt
days az 5S8 Compan st .ChristiaBsteC
St. Croix. V. !. U S.A. by St. CIR ok
Cooperative Society
Enteredas second classmatt e on ly
tsoI922 at the P,st Office at Chris an
sted, st. Croix. vi. U.S.A under the
Act of March 3rd. 1879
r. De CHABERT, Editor
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-11-12

EpaI WnOIeASaTlGU G1WEtS WSLC OCIufs
made towards these parts and reg uested
the confidence and cooperation Of all.
DR.. Gruenng's brilliant address was
well received by the gathering. who
commented favorably on the sincere
and unequivocal manner in which the
proReuncements were made.
The guests were thereafter avited
to the Banquet Hall. where tea was serv-
ed
At the termination of the reception,
DIR. Gruenipg and Attorney Morris had
an informal talk with members of the
Colonial Council. Attorney Morris said
little; bat DR.. Gruening repeated his
statements above mentioned, adding thai
the government was not DESTROYS of car
failing the liberties of the people: ut to
the contrary guaranteed the right of
free speech. lawful assembly and eriti-
eism.
The conversation which was most plea
SAINT was somewhat marred Member
BorDn made disDaraging remarks on the
present public agitation that caused a
resentment of Member Reynolds. The
incident was short lived. nevertheless
brought the meeting to elese. '..BulletiD
Hen. j. Boyd Brown and family were
incoming passengers from the States
yesterday morning.
Mr.. Brown spent several mWnths in
Washington in connection with the Vir-
gin Islands Co. now returns as Mana.
ger of that concern. whose hsadQuar-
tiers is St. Thomas.
We welcome back the new manager
and family and we assure him of our
best wishes for his success, which means
so much for the islands. Bulletin.
His Grace, Archbishop Edward Hut
sen. G. Nj. G. of Antigua. Primate o.
the Anglican Church in the West Indies
arrived here yesterday Afternoon by air.
plane.
The distinguished ecclesiastical digni-
tary was met at the landing stage by
committee in representation Of ''All
Saints" congregation and escorted TO the
and the Archbishop impaired his bless
ing.
The prelate is the guest Of Revd. FIR.
Blake ae the Parish House, where he
was born and resided many years.
The Bulletin" most respectfully ga
lutes and cordially welcomes Archbishop
Hatson. and only regrets that his mani
fold duties make his stay among us so
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-11-12

meeting was held at Estate Grove
Place yesterday under the auspices Of
of the st. Crolx Labor Union. The wor-
kers were urged TO do their part in
cooperating with the rehabilitation OF
the island. Before the close of the meet
ing three cheers were given fer Gev.
ernor Pearson
Mr. Emil Williams and Mrs Mars aret
Franklin were joined in matrimony at
the A. M. E. Church at Est. Grove Place
Yesterday. The ceremony was perform.
ed by Rev. s. C. Chase. The bride was
given away by Mr. Joseph Williams.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-11-12

R. De CHAsERT. Editor
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

great interest to the theatre going public And no
wonder. For these two sparkling comedlennes
illustrate two of our main points: InJudlclous IN
vestments and the tendency of stage folk to be
over-generous with friends and near-friends.
Vivian and Rosetta, filing voluntary bank
ruptcy suit in Los Angeles court, readily ad-
worth cool $3,000,OO0. But" added Vivian,
the ex-wife of Nils Asther, foreign film star. lit
all leaked away. Where and how?
"'Gold' mines minus gold-worthess stock
many dotted lines. Three years ago the dough
was simply rolling in. We were big success, and
everybody with something's -anything-to to sell
was plying us with propositions.
II guess we were too easygoing. We bought
two gold mines, one in Arizona, the other in New
Mexico. We played margins in Wall Street and
you know what happened to actors who did that!
EGTVHEN our two brothers died, leaving five chill
dren. We're taking care of the kids. But
we're certainly broke, and how! Nevertheless,
we're staging comeback. Well pay every cent
of our debts in due tme just wait and see."
Helen Kane, the dimpled, plump boop-
girl familiar to vaudeville, talkie and radio audi
ences, is another well-known star to feel, indi-
rectly, the bite of the bankruptcy wolf.
Helens case is a curious one. She had ac-
cepted loan Of $4,000 from one of her boy
friends, Murray Posner, president of the Bond
Dress Company. When the company turned up
its toes it was contended by creditors of the firm
that Helen ought to come across with the forty
grand" since it was morally and legally the
property of the Posner concern.
There were protracted legal chickering's. But
finally Helen offered to settle for $32,50O at
hearing before Referee Peter B. Olney, and the
offer was eagerly accepted.
That not even operate prima donnas are ex-
empt from the menace Of bankruptcy proceed
ings is shown in the case of Nanette Guiford, So
called "baby diva" Of the Metropolitan Opera
Company of New York.
Listing her liabilities as 25,OOO-assets none
-Nanette filed a voluntary netitiOn in hank
ruptcy, in response to a judgment issued against
her by the Park Central Hotel.
She was, to her great relief, discharged, after
it had been established that she was then living
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

frailties are the exclusive property of the actor
you're wrong. A perfect case in point with nom
professional as its focal figure is that of the first
Mrs Jimmy Walker when she was married to the
now former Mayor.
Mr.. Walker was in Europe. Mrs. Walker was
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

THE genteel hubbub of lovely ladies busy with
4 their small talk fills the exclusive gown shop
with melodious din.
1t is the cocktail hour, and youth and beauty,
drawn in the main from stage and screen, are pres
ent in ever-increasing numbers
In the display room lovely Enannequ1nS strut up
and down, showing best they may the latest
models imported from Paris and other fashion
centres
Through Iorgnettes or with the naked eye
scattering of potential customers survey their
nlarioDette-Iike movements. But it is in the ad-
jacg1t room-looking like luxurious womenS club
thai there is the greatest animation.
GosSip-"the dirt"-is being dished with guSto.
Maids circulate with silver trays of S1decars and
Jack Roses. The aroma of tea fills the air. But
the air is filled, too with the sharp click and c1atter
Of feminine tongues.
my dear, I'm flying to Hollywood because they want
~e fo1E" s91
"-Don't know where the moneys coming from.
==-SimpEy must have that rsvishnS wins-co1ored
So it goes. The city, You almost write your
Sk; a4s e oe t vs. 70 De a'
wouldn't have made any difference whether made it
% Cor Ta or the gS;
Of Chicago The atmosphere. the talk the women would
Here are stars making thousands weekly; there per-
hapS cute little chorus girl and you wonder how she's
geinE to pay the bill she's rolling up o" the luxury side
- Many. too many Of these bills never viii be paid.
No, the ladies who cooLy contracted them will just
dive into bankruptcy bath that consoling pool where
sOmetmes great debts written off and the
ts told to along be regular. and don't do it again
Thus are obligations due to folly extravagance and
peacock pride cancelled Now let without any moral
tnRg consider group of such and less flag
eAHf allied to the-Sos where the Bankruptcy
BATH has proved efficient Hfe-Saver enchanting
waStTels than the common or Turkish variety.
coO,rsAL synaAusA Ina
- ECENTLY the general public has gasped at
N the veritable Niagara of bankruptcy cases
voluntary and involuntary-in which
Legitimate" and talkie luminaries have figured
% principals.
Suppose we scrutinize first case not un-
typical and very pat to our purpose, Louise
Brooks. Remember her? Probably not Some
years ago Louise, luscious brunette, was (very
minor) ornament of The Follies and other Zieg-
field Spect;ces.
She was just showgirl, beautiful but unsung.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

but as the demands on his purse grew and grew,
he lost interest in the venture. Peggy, during
the legal proceedings, characterized her mate as
an old tightwad.
The bankruptcy vicissitudes of the famous
Duncan Sisters, Vivian and Rosetta, have been Of
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

taken against the modiste shop con-
Quoted by Peggy Fears, once of the
Follies and later the wife of A. c.
(Blumey) Blumenthal, rich promoter
and business man, and Lucinda Reich
enbach, widow of Harry Reichen-
bach, in his day the worlds most cele-
brated and enterprising press agent.
THIS was an involuntary petition
n in bankruptcy directed against
the corporation operating the smart
and popular shop, not against Miss
Fears and Mrs. Reichenbach. The
collapse of the enterprise stunned
Broadway, for the establishment
had been the gathering place for
celebrities of stage and screen in
New York-in the manner described
at the beginning of this article.
According to testimony at the
hearing, Blumey had poured cOnsid-
oYoh1o coSh info hiS wifn'S. venture
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

band, Wallace Macrery. In
Explaining Her Voluntary
Bankruptcy Petition, She Said
She Didn't Want Wally to Gin
,herit" a Lot of Bills She'd Con-
tracted Before Their Marriage.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

in Miami. But those facts
didn't prevent a process
server from mailing to the
door of the Walker resi-
dence a summons and COM
plant, demanding that she
or he-settle up a $4,000
bill for her apparel, especi-
ally shoes.
It seems that Mrs.
Walker had a pretty taste
in footwear. She liked
them at $40 the copy. Ten
dollars for shoe trees, too.
And a lot of other knick-
knacks which added up to
a very tidy sum.
Speaking Of Mrs. Walker,
who by the way was never
in any bankruptcy jam, the
life Of a process server is an
extremely active one. Never
more so, perhaps, than in
4loo -,oonto& action
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
"T WAS BOOP.BOOP.A.
DUPEDl"

Helen Kane, Chubby
'baby.talk lady" of Mu'
steal Comedy and Radio,
Might Have Exclaimed
in Conformation, When
Told She Must Refund q
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

~ ID 0A6AAAAAN0AAI 0AAA IL
ing that most of her bill
for clothes. Among hel
tors were Bergdorf-G &C
($2,361); Saks Fifth A
($3,44O); Jay Thorpe ($1
and so on down the line.
Louise, it also appe
paid $3.50 per handkerch
$45 for step-ins, and ia
pric e S for backgam-. .
mon sets, pajamas and /
books. After being /
freed by her "b a nix |
ruptcy bath" Louise /
left for Bermuda. A
It m ay strike the /
an as fantastic !
that a former Follies /
girl should run up bills /
of such size. But the a
psychological factor in I
the actors, ANY ac- I
tors life the practi-
cal necessity for put /
ting up a good front" /
is overlooked by Mr.. !
Layman. /
A MAN or woman of |
"A the st a &c would
cheerfully starve at a
Park Avenue address /
while waiting for a fat |
contract rather than !
put up at a modest ad-
dress and live in COM
parative comfort till tn
producer calls at the dool
There are a lot of Othe
factors calculated to sen
a player to the bankruptc
court if he or she doesn.
watch the old step. "Ir
side" tins on stocks ths
prove disastrous; LAWS
loans to chiSelers and gift
to friends, clothes and jew
els, the habit of consultin
astrologers and other seer
on "what ought ! to d
with my money thes
are just a few very huma
weaknesses that lie in tn
actors path.
But if you imagine fo
one moment tn at thes
frailties are the exclusiv
you're wrong. A perfect
professional as it's focal f
Mrs. Jimmy Walker wher
now former Mayor.
Mr.. Walker was in EU
'
Evening star., 1934-03-04

The CHIFFONS are clear and
sheer with a special elastic top for
extra stretch.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
FOOD PRICES JUMP
WITH END OF YEAR
General Improvement Shown, With
Index Rising in All But
Several Groups.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
A marked Improvement in market
prices of farm products and manufac-
tured foods for the week ending Decen1-
ber 80 was disclosed in figures released
today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A general rise in wholesale COM
modify prices was shown with 7 of
the 10 major groups covered improving.
Two disclosed no gain, and wholesale
chemicals and drugs were the only
group showing a decline.
The index figure for the week was
fixed by the bureau at 70.8 of the
average for 1926, as compared with
70 4 for the week ended December %.
Farm products rose more than 2 per
cent over the previous week, the out
standing advance reported being 7 per
cent for live stock and poultry. Eggs,
onions and potatoes also went higher,
Butter, cheese and milk rose an average
OF about 4 per cent.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
he backing of warning political fac

the backing of warning political fac
tions
But today close friends of DR.. An
thony Guiteras, secretary of the in
terror, revealed that he would not ap-
prove it.
He believes" they said, that the
revolutionary program must be carried
out at all costs"
The cabinet leader could not be
reached, while rumors persisted that he
was ready to stage a coup d'etat-
counting on the support of the navy
and part of the army.
The Medina peace program calls for
Carlos Mendieta to succeed President
Ramon Grau San Martin next month.
After conferences with both Grau
and Mendieta. Medina said everything
was developing fine" except for a few
hitches," which he expressed confidence
could be Strengthened out.
Mendieta, 60-year-old physician. for
mer soldier and ex-congressman, would
enter Office under the stipulation that
a council Of state be created to which
a reorganized cabinet would be ac-
countable.
Grau would be given place on the
council
Evening star., 1934-01-05
CONSULATE BOMBED

KLAGENFURT, Austria. January
R).-The explosion of a bomb thrown
into the garden of the Yugoslav con-
sulate last night slightly damaged the
building and shattered many windows
in nearby houses.
Police believed the act was the an
swer of Austrian Nazis to recent ar
ticles in a government newspaper al
leging that Nazis promised to give
Corinthia to Yugoslavia in return for
Yugoslavian assistance and the annex
alton Of the rest of Austria to Germany.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
&O,ODO,0|OD STEAL
BYSTAV|SKy FAILS
New Attempted SwindIe by
French Banker Caught by
Pawnshop Collapse.
by the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, January 5.-New operations
calculated to net another 40,000 00C
OF the public's money had been out
lined by Serge Stavisky, shortly before
he fled after the collapse of the Bay
onne municipal pawnshop, police de-
clared today.
They said the plans were uncovered
in their investigation of the banks
fall and asserted only the breaking of
the $40,000000 Bayonne scandal pre-
vented the launching of the new pro-
gram.
Wide Police Search.
Meanwhile, Premier Chautenps mo-
bilized the police of all France in a
hunt for Stavisky, founder of the bank,
as the investigation broadened into
what was described as the nations
worst financial scandal since the fall
of the Albert Oustric banks, which led
indirectly to the overthrow of the
government Of Andre Tardieu.
Popularity known as Handsome
Alex Stavisky entertained lavishly,
had many friends among government
leaders and was alleged by investiga-
tors 10 have used his influence in pro-
motions involving the alleged issuance
of unauthorized bonds.
Despite his alleged big-scale opera
tionS, however, police found assets of
only IA francs-less than a dollar-in
a search of his Paris office today
The authorities even went SO far as
to send wireless messages to ships at
sea bound for South America, in the
kparrn for StaViSkV
Loss May Fall on Taxpayers.
It was feared that a heavy propor-
ton of the loss at Bayonne would fall
upon the taxpayers, as French munich
pal pawnshops are more or less guar
anteed by the State.
The climax of a storm which broke
yesterday was forecast for the next Par
lament when two deputies announced
they would present interpretations to
the government-one directly attacking
Albert Dalimier. minister of public
works in former Premier Edouard Her
riot's cabinet. Police said Dalimier was
quoted in a circular issued by Stavlsky
to the effect that insurance companies
could legally invest in paWnShops.
Insurance companies were said by
investigators to have been the principal
victims in the sale of the alleged bogus
bonds.
Gustave Tissier. manager of the
pawnshop. was guarded closely after
crowd attempted to mob him when he
appeared for a hearing. He was i'm
prisoned December 80.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
M'GILL RESIGNATION
OFFERED MONTHS AGO
Milk Producers secretary-Manager
Offers Explanation to Clear
Up Point.

Denying reports that his resignation
as secretary manager Of the Maryland
and Virginia Milk Producers Associa-
tion was a recent action, John McGill,
jr., last night told The Star his offer
to quit the post which he has held for
10 years had been on the table of the
board of directors for several months" "
McGill said an erroneous impression
had been created by story on Wednes-
day, based on a statement he made at
Adamstown Md. before a meeting of
Frederick County dairy farmers. He
explained:
What said at that meeting was: I
do not have to be kicked out of the
association. My resignation has been
on the table of the board of directors
for several months, to be accepted when
ever they consider it to be in the best
interest of the organization
Evening star., 1934-01-05

Mendieta was an exile during the
regime Of former President Gerardo
Machado.
Havana merchants received an un-
signed circular today requesting them
to cancel United States orders within
eight days, European orders within 80
and japanese within As days, Gin order
to reduce to minimum Grau's customs
income"
Evening star., 1934-01-05
Bronchial Irritations
Need Creosote

For many years our best doctors
have prescribed creosote in some form
for coughs. colds and bronchitis,
knowing how dangerous 1t is to let
them hang on.
Creomulsion with creosote and six
other highly important medicinal
elements, quickly and effectively
stops coughs and colds that other
wise might lead to serious trouble.
Creom:lsion is powerful in the
treatment Of colds and coughs, yet
1t is absolutely harmless and is
pleasant and easy to take.
Your own druggist guarantees
Creomulsion by refunding your
money If you are not relieved after
taking Creomulsion as directed. Be-
ware the cough or cold that hangs
on. Always keep Creomulsion on
hand for instant use. - Advertise
ment.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
BLASHFIELD WINS MEDAL

Mural Painter Receives National
Academy Award.
NEW YORK, January (P}--Edwin
Howland Blashfield, S5-year -old dean
Of American mural painters, was pre-
sented last night with the National
Academy medal for distinguished serv-
ice to the fine arts
Among his many murals are those in
the domes of the Congressional Library
at Washington and the State capitols
of Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
CUBAN PEACE PLAN
MEETS OPPOSITION
Uruguayan Minister'S Pro-
gram Reported Unaccept-
able to Anthony Guiteras.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press. a
HAVANA, January 5.-Amid rumors
Of impending revolt, strong opposition
rose today to plan for the restoration
Of political peace in Cuba.
Benjamin Fernandez De Medina
Uruguayan Minister. announced his
plan late last night and asserted 1t bore
Evening star., 1934-01-05
CHEMIST IS INDICTED

Ell PASO. Tex, January (P).-Ar-
thur c. Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio, ch ,m-
ist, is charged with the Staying of Mrs.
Irene Diebolt. Cleveland widow, in IN
indictment returned by the Culberst n
County grand jury yesterday.
Mrs. Diebolt's nude body was found
on the desert near Van Horn, Tex,
November T. 1898. Wilson is at large.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
Foils Would-Be Cat-Napers.

OKLAHOMA CITY (P).-Tom, who
belongs to Lynn Bowers Sell. young at
torney. is the first cat ever listed on
Oklahoma County tax rolls. Sells listed
the cat at S25. Just enough to place any
"cat-naper" in jeopardy of grand lar
ceny charges. and paid SIPS cat tax.
Evening star., 1934-01-05

cruisers, aircraft carriers, destroyers and
submarines, with the train ships and
the mobile target ship Utah In the role
Of an enemy force.
This concluding exercise simulated
battle conditions In a more spectacular
manner than in any of the preceding
exercises,
Evening star., 1934-01-05
U. S. FLEET PRACTICES
DEFENSIVE OPERATION
Entire Fleet Concentrates in Spec
tacular Exercise to Conclude
Maneuvers.

BY the Associated Press.
WITH THE UNITED STATES FLEET,
OFF Southern California. January S.
The third and final day Of the maneu-
vers of more than 100 fighting ships Of
the Navy today was centered on a de-
fensive operation by the entire fleet.
Admiral D. F. Sellers, commander-in-
chief, aboard the Dreadnaught Pennsyl
vania, maneuvered all of the battleships,
Evening star., 1934-01-05
Railways Reopened.

Railways in Costa Rica, which sus-
pended operations because Of damage
caused by the heavy November rains
are resuming.
Evening star., 1934-05-10

an opportunity to make any real
use Of It in adult life. Therefore
1t Is incumbept upon all adults to
continue with their own education
as well as promote that Of their
children" .s
The message from President Roose-
velt which was read by DR.. Ambrose
Caliver, senior specialist in the edu-
cation Of Negroes, in the u. s. Office
Of Education, contained the Chief
Executives assertion that In democ-
racy education holds the most prom
ising potential solution Of the social
and economic problems for peaceful
gradual, intelligent evolution toward
the goals which we must set up for
the preservation of the ideals and
the happiness Of our citizenship
President Roosevelt said further that
"as yet all too small a percentage OF
the Negro children Of our country
especially in the rural sections, en-.
joys adequate or equitable -facilitiei
for the education which Is Americas
goal for every child"
How to meet these two funda.
mental requirements adequately" Mr.
Roosevelts message concluded, "anc
the ramifications into which consid.
Grafton Of their various aspects takes
us, are the problems to which this
conference will devote its attention
May it result in rendering the sig
nificant service 1t aspires to rende