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Evening star., 1936-10-07

the eye Of either, dangle a portly insec.
or grub in front Of it, and see with
what alacrity 1t encompasses 1t. Our
friend of the garden, Captain Warts,
seems to enjoy . wider range Of insect
tidbits. Possibly because, where he
locates his Summer home, there is an
abundance, whereas, the desert wait
is overjoyed when he sights busy ant
hill. A more thorough job Of clean
ing up village cannot be imagined
The marvel Is that the toad" can
hold so many, and seem to smack his
lips with xest to the very last ant.
Horned lizards are sun worshipers
The moment the suns heat diminishes
ever so slightly under hot sand blan-
kets snuggles the whole tribe, and
they will not show up again until the
sun is blazing hot. So If some friend
brings you horned toad" from Texas,
Mexico or California, remember 1t
must have dry sand (about 6 inches)
and plenty of heat. You can buy
mealworms for your guest at . bird
store. Cockroaches are delicacy
hunted, trekked and conquered.
You can see for yourself the spines
and horns. On most of the lizards
the scales on the abdomen are keeled.
There is q single row Of enlarged scales
on either side Of the middle section of
the determined chin. The Pacific
cousin is Of q more slender build.
All desert children 60 in for color.
There is . bright yellow band that
starts at the back of the head and
ends at the tip Of the tail. A large.
dark spot is found on each side Of the
neck. Three dark, rounded dots are
ON either side Of the back, Is . rule
partly circled with brilliant yellow.
Horned toads" have very intriguing
habits. They are efficient excavators
Evening star., 1936-10-07

The bidding is quite interesting.
With a part score Of 80, South's jump
response Of two spades was not fore
ing to q slam, but certainly showed
an exceptionally fine hand. Mr..
Chanin's bid of four hearts was, of
course, . desperate defensive measure
intended to suggest possible sacrifice.
Following the belated heart support
and the heart cue-bid. East suddenly
decided that the club lead would be
the only possible way Of defeating the
contract, and accordingly bid six clubs
to ask for that lead. And now South
made . bad bid, blinded by his 100
honors, he decided to try for the
slam in spades instead Of in diamonds,
although he should have realized that
with diamonds as trumps he might
well be able to discard some Of his
partners losing cards on the long
spades, whereas II his partner held
but q four-card diamond suit, with
SPADES u trumps, he could make no
discard Whatsoever I from his own
hand.
Evening star., 1936-10-07

be buried. IT don't see what he
wanted to come in here for, anyway"
grumbled Johnny.
Then Johnny realized that there
was light coming down that back hall
from the doorway. . lot more light
than there should have been. with
Unc' Billy Possum blocking up the
hall. That was queer. Johnny stopped
to consider it. Then he went on 4
bit, and suddenly he realized that
there was no Unc' Billy Possum in
that hall. No sir, that back hall was
empty.
II ever there was q surprised Wood
chuck, that one was Johnny Chuck.
He kept right on until he poked his
head out the back door. There was
no Unc' Billy Possum. 1t didn't seem
possible. but 1t was true. Johnny SIM
ply stared this way and that. What
could have happened? Johnny didn't
know. You see, Johnny Chuck was
not well acquainted with Unc' Billy
Possum and he knew nothing what
ever about Unc' Billy'S famous trick
of pretending to be dead.
Meanwhile Unc' Billy Possum was
making his way back to the Green
Forest. He was skulking along, taking
advantage of every bit Of cover that
he could find. Presently he reached
the Green Forest. Then Unc' Billy
drew . long sigh Of relief. He felt
safe enough now.
Presently, as he made his way
toward his own home, whom should
he meet but Mrs. Possum, and with
her . lot Of little Possums. They
were Unc' Billy's children. But he
had seen very little of them since
they were born. Unc' Billy is one
of those fathers who believe that
family cares belong to Mother and
he leaves them to or Mrs. Possum.
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Natures Children
Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosma
oOrn,1tl1n)
cOrnutum).

of sand, and can get under the hot
grains in quick order. They use the
head and sharp spiny side equipment
shovel style.
When captured. the average toad"
goes limp in your hands. Eyes are
closed, death seems imminent. Some
swell up. others make themselves 50
thin that you wonder where all the
interior apparatus has disappeared.
One species even sends out tiny Jets
of blood from the corner Of an eye!
As pet. . horned toad" In perfect
health will see to 1t that you have few
dull moments.
(Copyright, 1885,
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BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Pray that It may not be your fate
70 entertain regrets too late.
Johnny Chuck.

Johnny CHUCK was out Of
sorts. In fact, he was decidedly
upset. You see, Unc' Billy
~ Possum had taken refuge from
Flip the Terrier and Bowser the
Hound in Johnny Chuck's under
ground house. Unc' Billy didn't know
whose house 1t was at the time he
ran in there and he, had gone
no farther than just little way
inside the back entrance. However,
Johnny Chuck resented even this.
He didn't want anybody inside his
home. Furthermore, he blamed Unc'
Billy for bringing Flip the Terrier and
Bowser the Hound there.
Johnny had ordered Unc' Billy out,
threatening to drive him out If he
didn't 60 of his own accord. Unc'
Billys plea that he would simply be
driven to the dogs had no effect.
Johnny Chuck was so angry that for
the time being he didn't care what
happened to Unc' Billy. So. growing
and snarling. Johnny Chuck had
started up his back hall leading to
the back entrance to make good his
threat. He expected to have q fight
with Unc' Billy. He was all prepared
for 1t. Instead he found Unc' Billy
lying in that back hall, apparently
dead. Then Johnny Chuck was sorry
He didn't know what could have
happened to Unc' Billy. but he was
sorry, anyway. He went back down
to his bedroom to think 1t over.
After . while the dogs stopped
barking. Johnny Chuck ventured up
on his doorstep. lie sat up. There
were Bowser the hound and Flip the
Terrier trotting back toward home
Thank goodness" said Johnny
Chuck to himself. II hope they'll
stay away. I wonder just what did
happen to Unc' Billy Possum. II
Evening star., 1936-10-07

of the Old West shot from the hip.
He was giving such demonstration
recently and shot himself In the hip,
the bullet ranging downward and
coming out at his knee.
Evening star., 1936-10-07
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

N NATURE lovers insist upon the
nj truth. They prefer calling the
famous dweller Of the sands
Of the Southwest the horned
lizard. in spite Of the fact most
people call it toad"
As you know, true toad is an
amphibian. This means that It's
youthful days are spent in the water.
and that once each year the trek u
made to some watering place At
mating time, and many eggs are left
there in strings to hatch. But the
spiny dweller of the desert Is reptile.
and most Of the species give birth 70
their young, who take care Of them
selves when . few hours old. There Is
not the slightest resemblance between
the toad baby and the offspring Of the
lizard.
However, few Of natures children
receive their common name withou:
q good reason. So we shall see why
the lizard has been dubbed . toad"
and that will be that.
Both creatures are ardent insect
consumers. II you want to witness &
look Of anticipation and eagerness In
Evening star., 1936-10-07
Do as your dentist does
when he cleans your teeth

cleansing properties of tooth pastes.
Dentists everywhere recommend
DR.. Lyons Tooth Powder, because
teeth simply cannot remain dull and
film coated when it is used. DR.. Lyons
cleans off all stains and polishes the
teeth in a harmless and practical way
that leaves them sparkling-many
shades whittier.
Free from all grit or pumice, DR..
Lyons Tooth Powder cannot possibly
scratch, or injure the softest enamel.
DR.. Lyons Tooth Powder keeps
your teeth REALLY CLEAN and
Evening star., 1936-10-07
Bedtime Stories
Johnny Chuck's Surprise.

must be that one Of those dogs got
hold Of him before he got into my
house Certainly nothing could have
happened to him there"
Johnny Chuck went back Gown in
side. After q while he decided that
he would 60 up that back hall and
have another look at Unc' Billy. You
see, he didn't know just what to dc
about Unc' Billy. He thought some
of blocking up that back hall with
sand. In that way Unc' Billy would
Evening star., 1936-10-07

clean teeth mean-firm, healthy
gums and the least possible tooth
decay.
Powder leaves your teeth feeling so
much cleaner, your mouth so re-
freshed, and your breath so sweet and
pure. Once you use powder you will
never 60 back to tooth paste. People
by the thousands are changing daily.
DR.. Lyons Tooth Powder is not
only doubly efficient, but it costs only
half as much to use. Even a small
package lasts twice as long as q tube
of tooth paste. II
Evening star., 1936-10-07

::; !; ! = :: !: :; i
so, the higher the contract.
Particularly when a slam has been
bid, the leader will do well to consider
al possibilities, since it may make
q difference of 1000 to $500 points,
depending upon vulnerability and
whether the contract is q small or q
Grand slam. While in New York re-
Gently, Henry Chanin Of Atlanta made
what we consider a particularly fine
choice in this situation.
I North, dealer
North-South vulnerable
North-south 90 on score.
4 Q-9-8
y AS
= K-Q-10-4
4 K-Q-4-3
Mr.. Chanin
= 6.l . Ia
- Q-J-7-5 N ' K-10-s-S-4
. 8.3-2 W. 3 = s.5
. 10-s-5-2 3 = A-J-s-7
4 A-K-J-l0-5-3
v3-2
4 = A-J-7-e
Evening star., 1936-10-07

T\HERE is nothing known that
will clean and polish teeth SO
Il quickly and leave them SO
cleaning white-as POWDER.
That is why your dentist, when
cleaning your teeth, as you know
always uses powder.
As it is only the powder part of any
dentifrice that cleans, dentifrice that
is ALL POWDER just naturally
cleans best.
DR.. Lyons Tooth Powder is
ALL POWDER-1OO% cleansing
properties. This is s.more than twice the
Evening star., 1936-10-07
Deer Horns Expensive.

Deer horn, highly prized by older
generation Chinese as curative agent,
retails In China at $3.50 to Sl1 per
ounce, and special quality horn with
red velvet runs a. high as 800 IN
ounce. IA
Evening star., 1936-10-07

Unc' Billy would have lodged out Of
sight II he had had q chance. but
Mrs. Possum saw him Just as he saw
her.
tcopyright, 1s361
Evening star., 1936-10-07
Winning Contract
By THE FOUR ACES.
Winning Lead.
The bidding

fpsvd Burnsne Mervin Msier OSWALD J.eoby Howard
-of-four. inventors Of the system that has bes
other system in existenceD
Evening star., 1936-10-07

Didn't Shoot Straight.
HOUSTON, Tex. R.-John Z. Ca
hoon. attorney, has resolved never
again to demonstrate how the men
Evening star., 1936-10-07
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Evening star., 1936-10-07

Right: The belted raincoat In
double breasted model gives .
touch Of the military with an
assurance Of full protection In
its convertible collar and storm
tab sleeves.
Evening star., 1936-10-07

Right: For those who need q
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Evening star., 1936-10-07

Left: The double-breasted top
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ness wear. It carries out the
important trend to formal
effects,
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-09-12
Illustrated Lecture

CHRlSTIANSTED THEATRE
Monday. September IA. 1885, at 8.l5 pm.
1885 ...,......
Under the auspices of The St. Croix
Mission TO the Lepers.
DR.. NORMAN r. SLOAN
will deliver an illustrated lecture on
Leplosy Relief Around The World"
Musical selections by local ar;its.
Free admission. silver offerir will
be lifted 10 the interest of the cause.
The clergy in the island of ST. Crox
is kindly requested to announce this
lecture at the services on Sunday.
E. E. JOHNSON. Seer.
V, G. MEME IS, Pres.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-09-12
Correspondence
September II. 1886.

The Editor. St. Croix Tribune
Dear Sir:
Many patrons of the Local Postal
Service have from time to time express
ej regret at the oil. continuance of the
Eost Office Notes released in the past
through the medium of your columns,
and at their suggestion to revive this
feature of postal Information and guild
ance shall be happy to resume the PUB
lication of weekly bulletin on Tuesdays,
commencing September 18th, dependent
on your usual courtesy to afford space TO
the same.
The first of these will Geal with the
mailing of plants and plant prooucts for
delivery in the United States AID Puerto
Rico, which is prohibited 10 a large
number of cases.
Ii is hoped that these releases will be
found interesting and helpful.
Very truly yours.
B.R. LARSEN, Postmaster
United States Post ONCE
Chrisua1sted. " /.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-09-12
Random Notes

The Municipal Committee inspected
Kings Street in Frederiksted yesterday
and decided to effect an emergency repair
that will cost about $l,2000O
Some time later the street will be oiled.
Kings Street has been neglected through
lack of funds and is at present in very bad
condition.
The Committee visited the Frederiksted
Hospital where some minor repairs are to
be effected. The Hospital needs a gener
al reconditioning
SIS. Mary" arrived here this morning
with general cargo.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-09-12

There ia reprinted in this issue poem
Of welcome to DIR. James l.. Wilson by
Miss Marie Richards, of Frederiksted.
1t was rendered him at reception given
in his honor by Mr.. & Mrs. B.. R. Larsen,
and was uncer cover of an artistic CO..
ored drawing of mountains. palms and
tropical sea, doLe by the ST. AIphonsus.
Convent mothers.
A NATIVE SON Returns
After years of absence from your
home,
After struggles known to God alone,
After bat les fought and victories won,
ST.. Croix receives her honored sor.
With a mothers pride she welcomes
you
To mothers breast which in youth you
knew
To early scenes which you can't forget
To memories sweet. that linger yet.
To-day her glad heart is tll4d with joy.
For you are her golI without alloy
For you she breatn3s a most holy
prayer,
That you may ever persevere.
That your efforts for humanity
May be file with Christian dig nifty,
That all you do for your fe low-man
May be promplt by love. hats Gods
command.
She knows that you Il have a pleasant
time
In this your invig ,rsting cline,
Where beautifuI scenes and bamy air
Will beckon YOU most every where.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-09-12
St. Thomas News
RISES DISIILLERY DAMAGED
BY FIRE

Several thousand gallons of OldSt. Croix
Rum went up into smoke this morning
1920 when A. H. Rises Distilery To-
Gated at the former Royal Mail Factory
caught fire.
The three story galvanize cased struc
ture was RACED to The ground by fierce
flames which suddenly en1eloped the
building when the oven door flew open
and caused an explosion. Rudolph Sc
bastian working on The second flor leap
ed through a window to the ground.
After the police sounded the alarm,
the Municipal fire engine and the we'll
euuippe d engine Of the Marine Corp ar
rived on the scene ard with the ass;s
lance Of wiling workers finally extin-
guis he'd the blaze. II he fire was confined
TO the one building mainly because of
the adequate supply of water OH the
premises. Watts of liquor nearby and
drums of molasses were not CANA ged-
A report STAGES that Secretary Herrick
will return 10 the s.irgin Islands early
next month.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-09-12
ST. CROIX TRIBUNE

Published daily except Sundays and
Holidays at So Company St. Christian
sted, st. Crox, VI u. S. A. by St. Croix
Cooperative Society
Entered as second class matter on July
LIST 1922 at the Post Office at Christian
sted. st. Croix V. |. 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, 1936-09-12
NOTICE TO DEPOsITORS

Due to worldwide conditions when
have necessitated the reduction of bank
interest rates the Board of Trustees finds
it advisable, after careful study, to reduce
the rate of interest payable on savings
deposits, from $40 per annum to 2396
per annum, under Article 5, paragraph 3
of the Constitution, effective October l,
1886.
The Board feels that all depositors viii
understand its action which aims at safe
guarding their interests during situation
which is being experienced the world over,
and the assurance is given that if and when
conditions permit the Board will be glad to
authorize such higher interest rate as may
be warranted.
June IL, 1885,
The Board of Trustees
The New St. Croix Savings
B. R. LARSEN
President
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-09-12

Again. this dear Mother says: well
done"
To her honorel anc most gifted son,
With reluctance she bids you adieu.
GOD bless you, son." she says TO you.
MARIE RICHARDS
Frederksled St. Croix, V. |.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-07-13

Albert Walter, Jr., confessed
slayer of Blanche Cousins, Of
Idaho Falls, Id, will get his wish
death on the gallows. Walter,
shown above in court at San Fran
cisco as he heard a jury find him
sane, was Immediately sentenced
to death and placed in condemned
row in San Quentin prison. His
execution is scheduled for Sept.
4, but under CALIFORNIA; law, his
case will be automatically ap-
pealed to the state supreme court,
thus delaying the execution.
Central Press
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-07-13

G. H. Nelson (above), State Sena-
tor of Tahoka, Texas, is being sup
ported by women's organizations in
his fight for a state constitutional
amendment to establish a uni
cameral legislature = one house.
Nebraska is only state now using
the system.
central Press)
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03
u. of A. Girls Stop
Over In Coolidge

A party of fifty-two girls, stud
ents of the University of Arizona
under the direction of Miss Vir-
ginia King, stopped over in Cool
idge Saturday morning for break
fast at Dams Cafe on their way
from Tucson to Tempe to attend
the Play Day games held at Tempe
that day. They also stopped over
at Dams for supper on their re-
turn, and reported very pleasant
day and several honors.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03
A Correction

In last weeks issue of the EX-
aminer an oversight occurred in the
advertisement of The Popular
Department Store. The advertise
ment featured Shirley Temple
socks, and instructions to this
office were to offer free ticket
to the Shirley Temple show at the
Mauk Theater with the purchase
of each pair Of socks. This pro-
vision was overlooked in the set
up. The store management was
embarrassed when applicants call
ed for tickets and, no doubt, was
surprised at how closely and gen
orally Examiner advertisements
arc read.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03
S. P. REPORTS GOOD
BUSINESS FOR WEEK

M. L. Durham, local agent for
the S. P. Ry. Co., reports a very
satisfactory business handled
Through the Coolidge freight Of
flee. Besides the miscellaneous
freight handled the following car
loads were received: autos, 1;
cement, 1; gasoline, 21; plaster,
2. lumber, Q; farm implements, 1;
fuel oil, 6; asphalt, 2. The num-
Der of carloadshipments sent out
of Coolidge for the past week were
cotton, 3; hay, 1; live stock, 8.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

The Florence Womans club
ENTERTAINERS all of the Women
clubs of Casa Grande valley at
Florence Thursday afternoon. A
number of Coolidge ladies attend
ed and reported an enjoyable en-
tertainment. A feature of the
occasion was a talk by Mrs. Fen
nimore describing her trip to the
Orient.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03
GREENWAY FIELD MEET

The finals for the Eleventh An
nual Greenway Field Day Meet for
Grammar Schools will be held on
April 25th, 1886 at the high school
stadium in Phoenix. AS usual,
district qualifying meets will be
held throughout the state, with
only the place winners in the dis
trict meets eligible TO compete In
the finals at Phoenix.
This district is No. 9, compris-
ing Pinal County, and the Hay
den-Ray district of Gila County,
and your district director is Mr..
C. w. Caywood, coach at the Flor
ence high school.
The meet will be held at Flor,
ence, Saturday, April II.
-O-
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Ranger Charlie R. Steen re-
turned to the Ruins from Walnut
Canyon National Monument in
Flagstaff, Arizona, where he had
been stationed for four weeks.
The Monument headquarters
was visited Sunday by Audrey
Borell, regional wildlife technician
from Grand Canyon.
Mrs. Hugh Miller and Miss Pink
ley visited Phoenix Tuesday.
Custodian Winter and family
visited Tonto National Monument
and Roosevelt Lake Wednesday.
Mrs. Polly Tovrea and Miss
Nancy Pinkley entertained Sunday
night at a birthday party honoring
Mrs. Hugh Miller All residents of
the Monument attended.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Miss Ruth Rich, who lives in
Coolidge, was awarded the beauti-
full new Philco radio Saturday
night at the Hines Drug Co. This
is a very high class line of
machines carried by this firm, and
one was offered to the fortunate
customer which was determined
Saturday night. This is present
really to be appreciated.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03
Casa Grande Natl
Monument News

The parents of w. j. Winter,
custodian, are visiting their son
for two weeks.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shelter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Dulin entertain
ed the personnel of the Brunk's
Comedians with a lawn party at
the Shelters Friday night. Barbe-
cue and other refreshments were
enjoyed, and a good time reported.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

The Coolidge P. T. A. meets next
Tuesday at s p. m. in the school
auditorium at which time they will
install the new officers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Earl McLain, while driving on
East Coolidge avenue Saturday
night, lost control of his car and
plunged through a large plate glass
window in Appel & Sons building.
1t is reported that neither the car
nor driver had licenses.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03
NUMBER 4
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT

The Church of Christ meets each
Lords Day at o'clock in the
Womans Club room in Coolidge.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

The eighth grade had their con-
stitution test which turned out to
be a success with everyone that
took it passing.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Mrs. M. R. King, mother of Dale
King, is visiting her son.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Mrs. F. R. Harrington is recover
ing after an attack of the flu.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

o. R. Harding put a small classi-
fled in the Examiner last week
about a house for sale. In three
days he rushed in and told us to
take it out, as it had already done
the work and he had only one
house to sell. Yes, they read 'em.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Parsons
were in Coolidge Saturday morn
ing to meet their daughter, Miss
Patricia, who was one of the Uni
versity girls going to Tempe.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

The 4th, 5th, 9Th, eth and Sth
grades went on a picnic to the
Dam on April I.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

Mr.. Eddie Ferrell and Miss Toots
Fulbright, both Coolidge young
people, were married in Phoenix
Saturday. They will make their
home in Coolidge.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03
Kentworth School
News

March 9th we went tc Coolidge
for the track meet. We met with
Coolidge, Casa Grande and Nc
Dowell. We were quite success
full, winning 46 points.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-04-03

We have the information that
the local theater is changing
management but no definite an
has come to our no.
tice.