THE HERALD

Vol. I. No. 87

Liberty - Equality - FraternityPUBLISHED BY THE UNITED D. W. I. PRINTING PLANT. INC

D. Hamilton Jackson, President and Editor.

UHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX, D. W. I., SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12, 1918. Two Cents.

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In order that the coloured pop-ulation and others for the ad-vancement of the Negro Racecan have the opportunity of com-ing in contact with literaturepertaining to its progress, wegive below a list of books by Negro authors that will be foundvery helpful. These books canbe ordered through us, and weshall be very glad to furnishall information in this connec-tion

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Out of the House of Bon-dage by Prof. Kelly Miller,

$1.50John Brown, by W.E.B. DuBois $1.25The Negro by W. E. DuBois 50?Hazel, by Mary White Ov-ington $1.00Half a Man, by Mary WhiteOvington $1.00Aftermath of Slavery, byWilliam Sinclair $1.50Mind of Primitive Man. bjFranz Boas $1.50The Autobiography of an ex-colored Man. Anonymous 1.20The Curse of Race Preju-dice, by James F. Morton

$0.25The White Man's Burden.byT. Shirley Hodge $1.00

JOHN ALEXANDER(Corner of King's and Market Streets.)

The Heraldis published daily (Sundays andHolidays excepted) by The UnitedDanishWest Indian Printing PlantInc., No. 1 King's Street, Chns-

tiansted, St. Croix, D. W. I.

Officers: D. Hamilton Jackson,President & Editor.

Andrew E. Elskoe,Secretary.

Chas. C. Anthony,Treasurer.

All Communications must be ad-dressed to the Company in St.

Croix.

Saturday, Feil 12 1916

S"> . THOMASMr. Alton Adams

NEW YORK.

Mr. Andrew E. Elskoe.68 Washington Square South.

Mr. Chas. C. Anthony, 51Green Street.

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Mr. Chas. C. Reubel. Chris-tiansted.

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Union and Capita! FormsA 'Law' Board.

To Confer About AH Legislation AffectingWages and Work Conditions.

First Meeting Wednesday.

Both Sides Expect the Agreement to Reduce Strife and

Prevent Misunderstandings.

(From New York Times Jan. lfith 191G.)

a conference of spokesmen for both sides.

J. P. Holland, President of the State Federation of I.abor, in

making the announcement last night, said it was the first time in(he history of the State that such an understanding had been reach-ed. and he asserted an era of less misunderstanding and strifewould be the result.

The following representatives of the manufacturers have beennamed to participate in iheii_«egislative conferences: Edward J. Bar-

A general program will bo outlined ai thai time.

Mr. Holland sta:o I la-> nijht that co-operation with the StateIndustrial Commi. ion was part of Lie pia.i. First, the proposedbills will be taken in han i by the Joint Guifcrenca, after which asub committee will be naned to confer witn i«e commission.

Editorial.

bills affecting wages and conditions of employment are hereafter to weight, as far as wo can see so peaceful under such ti>ingbe introduced in the Legislature until after first being submitted to from <0 red,' Emca"!' confe to ThenTTf they

that this is a fight for the la- follow our advice to keep quiet.borers against fearful odds, and | and quiet they are going to keep,they have got to be admiredhow well they have taken inthe instructions given in soshort a time. Without a mur-mur, without a sigh, they left

passing ntrs.All laborers in Christiansted are

a

the estates when thrown off inthe manner they were, at a lossto tiiemselves, swearing death

requested to meet in The HeraldOffice this afternoon.

co.o of Buffalo. President of the State Manufacturers' Association: | rather than working for the oldA. Chase of ;v,th the Deere Hjw Prj-J &

Company, and Mark Daiey, Secretary of tne Manufacturers A- 1 TT 7 - - 1 þÿ �'m -- L- 'þÿ �-

sociation. The labor delegates named were: Mr. Holland, ThomaD. Fitzgerald, legislative agent for the unions, and Edward ABates, Secretary and Treasurer of the State Federation of Labor. I few months. \V e have got to The new way of macadamiz-........ . , . . . .... admire the courage of these peo- jng jn Frederiksted is by throw-

A meeting will ih? heul in Albnny in the Ai k<iy building on p|f and though there Ere some jng grEvel upon the streets,Wednesday, when consideration will be given proposed amend- who «an be induced to re.urn to thus creating a nuisance to thements to the Workmen s compensation law and the factory laws, the estates, yet therQ. are others feet of the many pedestrians

who are difficult- to get at. the who must eventually he lamed

to hold out indefinitely, although en him lor the letter he found andwe have assured them that our delivered at this office yesterday,funds cr.nnot last longer than a

a

situation as it is presents a most by it.difficult problem for our solution,and sometimes the questioncomes "Will it be solved?",. ,. ., .Solved it must be to the sal- individualsvation of the island, but not at asacrifice to any one of the par-ties. Strikes are the nx st disa-It is proposed, after this week, to hold the meetings on Tues-

days as occasion demands. This will give the aibitrator time tocomplete their deliberations before the Slate Commission meets 011

Thursdays."I think all hands arc to bo congratulated on the arrangement

said Mr. Holland last night. "I am sure a great deal of goodcome of it. At least, it is the firs: time the manufacturers and the 1 rally must also be disturbed; and

representatives of organized labor have been able to get together in ! vs'ien le economic condition o..1. 1 , . . 1 . ... . l- .. one country is disturbed it gener-of this kind, it icoks to me like a step in the right direc-

It musi ot' iscpi hi iiniiu mini su- c , . _nt." I go hand in hand, if the one que .- Secretary in iNew Yorkwill 1 tion is disturbed the other natu- Mr. hlskoe, has started in his

matters 01 mis umu. is. .wis m ...e ... e a step in me ngrn uirec- þÿ�a ��yresuUa in the disturbance of

We have received from a fewn New York a small

amount toward the relief work,but as we have been promisedthe list of names on the next

greeabie! yet the most wholesome we shall not publish same

of social reform movements, and Juf nw- Mr. .Julian was very

it must be kept in mind that so- active in collecting the greatercia! and economic conditions must P«rt ®f this amount, and our en-

boots to work for his homelessand hungry countrymen.

tion. other countries. Santa CiuzisaMr. Holland said one of the measures in the Legislature to sma" is'an,l anil was hardly

which organized labor was ( pposed was the Prohibition bill.

We have to thank Mr. Fhile-mon Stridiron, one of our oldfriends. for his activity in gather-

known to school children in the ing old clothing & other things forStates; to-day all the school chil- the refugees. Mr. Adams, our

"This is not a bid we will discuss with the manufacturers," he ! dren in Harlem know where agent and friend, is also very ac-

vi.', "but it is of vitai imports u. I am not exactly sure of my fi- Santa Cr.u is> a8 therc are 80 H.ve in, this, CaU9!' .not. !y l....... . , ... oK f,,ui . many clnidren of our country- the sake of our friendship, butgores, 111. -h:n Ir-'.c are a. «..> ' age earners in New men there. On account of this also for the sake of his race ofjiork affecud I y this mtasi ie. Organized abor will fight it as be- movement the world is pointing which he is so proud. We haveing unjust, and as working a needless hardship." , Santa Cruz 011 the map. What has also to extend our heartiest

THE HERALD

The President of the State Federation of Labor asserted, in out-

lining the program of renewed activity contemplated by organizedlabor that additional representation would be demanded in many

municipal and State of departments."Organized labor already is represented on the Board of Edu-

cation, but there is room for another member," said Mr. Holland."Labor should be represented to every branch of the Government,because it is necessary that questions affecting the workers be pro-

perly understood, in no other way can there he a wise and a justadministration of the law.

"I think there are many departments in the city service to

which representatives of organized labor should be appointed, andone of the plans' we have in mind is to see if this cannot be accom-

plished."

astonished every one is to see thatthere is not the slightest disor-der accompanying the movement.True, many of the white people.

The situation still continues a who have treated the black peo-! deadlock, and all things seem to j pie with the utmost degradation,1 indicate that it will remain so for are a bit frightened and keep in! some time. In the meantime we hiding for fear of showing theirj arc sorry to sec the canes begin- diabolical faces to the peacefulning to crystalize in some of the black people. Others have guardsfields. The strong winds we with bayonets to keep bees fromhave been getting in these late alighting too near their mansions,days have blown away nearly And the poor harmless people,all the trash that protects the 'though suffering privation are

1 canes from the fierce rays of happy as larks. Hear them sing. : the sua. Now left almost in their distress, and you will

An agreement ha. been entereu into between representatives j nake(j the sun is playing upon wonder what other people on thisof New York State manufacturers and delegates of labor, that no ,e canes, and is reducing 'heir great globe could ever have kept

"Vinegar cloths," she replied.I'Youhavelhad fever."

After a pause: "And what isthisonmy chest?"

"A mustard plaster. You havehad pneumonia."

"And what'isthis at my feet?" |"Salt bags. You have had frost

bite."A soldier from the next bed

looked up and said:"Hang a pepper box to his

nose, nurse: then he will be a Icruet-stand."þÿ �London StrandMagazine.

Notice!AS our Agent in Frederik-

sted is very much occu-pied he would be thankfulif those subscribers, who havenot yet paid up, would sendin tneir subscription, thusavoiding his sending to them.

Denmark is notEager for War.Hates Germans, but Cannot

Afford to Fight.

(From "The Evening Sun.")

LONDON, Jan. 26.þÿ �War rum-blings may distrub Sweden atpresent, but Denmark pretty cer-tainly is going to keep out of thiswar. She wants to keep out,and both Germany and Englandwant the same thing. This muchis gleaned from conversationswith officials in Copenhagen andwell informed persons here to-day.

If Denmark fights at all it mustbe with the Allies. She lostSchleswig-Holstein to Germanyfifty-two years ago and has hatedthe Germans ever since. ButGermany could cross the imagin-ary line separating the two coun-tries and overrun Denmark with-in a short time. Hence Denmarkcannot afford to fight.

On the other hand Germany isnot anxious to invade Denmark.The Germans receive considera-ble quantities of supplies throughDenmark's neutral ports, despitethe British blockade. They rea-lize that England would blockadethese ports if occupied by Ger-mans. Furthermore, Germanydoes not want to increase hertroubles by conquering Denmarkand making it necessary to de-fend Denmark's long shore lineagainst possible landings by the

j Allies.

Lecture.Sunday afternoon in Sunday

Market, Bassin. þÿ�S�p�e�a�k�e�r �TheEditor. Subjectþÿ �"The Negroand the Negro Problem.''

NOTICE.The public is hereby notified

that from this date I am not responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Elizabeth Will-iams.

THOMAS WILLIAMS.Lt, Princess 4th. Feb. 1916..

Prize Contestþÿ �

Essay on Poverty.See that YOU win.

Your manuscript must comein not later than the 20' inst.

MUSIC-DANCING-

Progress of St.Croix. Missionary

MeetingThe Class in future will be

at Creagh's.ADMISSION.

FRIDAY'S and TUESDAY'S

Lady and Gentleman 50cts.

Individual ... 30cts.

MONDAY'S and TUESDAY'S

, Iady & Gentleman 25cts.Individual 15cts.

Yours to serve,CREAUh.

Frederiksted, Feb. 3.

Hij fRorrtH E. Santa.Continued.

These aims are not sectionalnor do they concern exclusively |but to th# negro race, which isthe greatest portion of the popu-lation residing here. This cause tis a good and just one and itmust be constantly emphasizedwith regards to the negro racewhatever their occupation or an-tecedent. And I hope that it isthe determined desire of the peo-ple to cling close to their lead-ers as they have been doing, es-pecially at this present crisis.For it takes a bold man whowould attempt to forecast thedestiny of any people. In sucha time we are proud thatwe have been fortunatein opportunities to attain such in-tellectual leaders of high princi-ple. We have reason for pride inwhat have been accomplished.We must continue to unite and besatisfied with difficulties that areexisting and constantly strive towiden the area of opportunity anddo all in our power to promotethe development, raise the stan-dards and to increase the efficien-cy of those who have been deniedtheir own advantages which is ri-diculous on those who ai e nega-tives to them. We know thatthe negro is entitled to his chanceand it is shown by his works whatis in him. And according to histalent and aptitude, to the sum ofthe productive labors and of na-tional life; and he is entitled tothe price which his character andindustry may deserve. There iscolor line in good work whetherhand or brain. Good work andsterling integrity are the sameirrespective of race or previouscondition of servitude. For thispurpose there is guaranteed theequality and nothing will be leftundone to abolish the minimumwage. One of the mostcharacteristic features is theway the leaders handleeverything in a prominent

inwhr &trrplr

Sunday 13th Feb.at 7:30.

Revds. J. E. Weiss and P.Helweg-Larsen will speak.

Sacred Songs are used.No Collection.

Everyone is welcome.

England gets large stores offoodstuffs from the Danes. IfDenmark entered the warand wasoccupied by German troops thissource of supply for the BritishIsles would be cut off.

It is greatly understood that atacit agreement exists by which

i Denmark divides her foodstuffs

Honey Honey HoneyCarlsberg & Tuborg

EMPTY BOTTLESWhole (ft 2«- each

Halves Qt 1f

M. A. PRETTO.

between the Germans and theEnglish, without objection by Comoanv Street EmporiumI either. In evidence of this fact,it is cited here that no Danishship carrying food supplies to

j England has ever been torj>edo-ed. Swedish and Norwegianships have been blown up and sohave Danish ships with cargoesother than food.

NOTICE TOSUBSCRIBERS.

a

Soldier Humor.

THE HERALD

thanks to our|Frederiksted Agent,Mr. Brow, whose extreme mo-desty has prevented us makingany comment on his work. Wedoubt we could have found amore faithful and upright per-son to handle affairs at that end,especially in these trying times,when so many people had to behoused jand fed. Faithful andclever in everything, Mr. Browis in this trial also cool and pa-tient, and manages everythingwithout a single hitch.

and business-like manner. Hon-or is theirs. Yes, Honor of thehighest degree. And wishingGod speed trust they will exist tobenefit the honesty of their criti-cal occupation. And rest assuredtheir names will never be erasedfrom the history of their nativeisland Santa Cruz which will se-cure lasting benefit from the solu-tion of the grave problem whichconfronts it.

SCHOOL CHILDREN! remember tbe

Notice.Wanted

THE purest & sweetest ofsweets. Better, sweeter,

purer & more easily digestedthan sugar.

Children prefer it on theirbread too, & for them espe-cially dont use sugar, butter,nor candied sweets (& 40 ctsIter. tl>, use Honey instead (a15 cts per bottle 2 lt> Net.

This Honey after extract-ed from the combs, is storedin a V a t, & after severaldavs is drawn off from below,& Is therefore as pure assnow, bring your own bottle

| or return one that you willmof- FROM DATE subscribers get, & buy it('£l5cts per

1Who ARE DESIROUS OF WITH- bottle while it lasts,

A nurse related as a true story I DRAWING their subscriptions to fromof a soldier's wit that a soldier in "The Herald" ARE REQUEST- T. J. WENG.a hospital on recovering conscious-

1 j-it-, tva »/-» on with ovfness said, "Nurse., what is this hD T0 00 S0 WITH 0NL Christiansted No. 2C B. Markon my head?" - I MONTH'S NOTICE. M et Street 19th Jan. 1916.

A TTENTION!

FOR the advancement of Nativeswhose rights efforts are beingmade to establish and maintain,

and also for the improvement ofour practical workmen, I beg to

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Frederiksted, St. Croix, N4thl915.

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NOTICE!Laborers in Barbados and the

other English Islands are herebywarned against signing contractsto labor in St. Croix, as the La-

bour Union will not tolerate con-

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friend or family.| Christiansted, St. Croix. Oct.

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