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1866 there was a law passed by this Council for the inspection of cattle. To- day, while this Ordinance is in force, the Veterinarion is entitled to his fees. To modernize the matter we have budgetted a <alary for the Veterinarian; and ali fees accruing therefrom will revert to the Treasury. Ist Member for Frederiksted Country District [Andersen] remarked: Mr. Chnairman. When the Veterinarian came to this island Ijengaged him to look af- ter our animals, and wheun it was found out that he was a good man we increased his salary. 2nd Member for Frederiksted Country Distriet [M. M. Skeoch] would like to know if the present Veterinarian is able to do all this work? Furthermore the member said, It must be remembered that this Veterinarian has the whole Is- and to look after. Ist Member for Frederiksted Country District (Andersen) remarked: Mr. Chairman. 1t would be a serious mat- ter if Government takes up too much of the Veterinarian time. In this case I would object, because we already have a contract with him. Despatching Secretary (Commander Colby) remarked: Mr. Chairman. [ do not know the number of cattle coming into this island, but they can not be very numerous. The salary budgetted for the Veterinarian is nct intended as a living wage, but to eover cost of his transpo:ta- tion, which, as1 have shown, his fees under the Ordinance cannot possibly do. Ist Member for Frederiksted Country District (Andersen) remarked: Mr. Chairman. Is Government prepared to set a Veterinarian from the States in case this man is not able to do all the work? 1 know his time is very well oceupied, and he cannot serve two mas- ters at one time.. 4th Appointed Member (Blackwood) remarked: Mr. Chairman. The Veter- inarian Surgeon took over my work in March and since thenI have cnly seen aim twice. To be continued. The Naval Band will render its usual Friday evening concert on the wharf this evening. The Industrial Brass Band gave a con- cert on the wharf last evening. A fine film was screened at the theatre last night and very much appreciatedby the audience which, however, was very scanty. It is to be regretted that a larger gathering did not avail of the opportunity of witnessing what we consider one: of the most interesting pictures present- ed at this popular place of amusement, in a long while. Christiansted, June 24th. 1920. Dear Mr. kditor, Allow me first to thank you for 5T LB B1 & AYV 1B the privilege of correspondence through | your valued paper, ther to explain to ‘ “*Another Musician that the charge laid against e for accusing the pres® of stu- ! pidity is in my case quite undeserved as | the press had already made its excuse | the day previous, but the explanation .I given was for the benefit of the general public and for those outside of our com- munity into whose hands the paper may fall, who after reading about difference | in opinion even among the bandsmen, | may consider them "‘ignorant’’ as to the kind of music they play. Perhaps the word "‘ignorant’’ in the sentence sounds too forceful for ‘‘Another Musician’’ nevertheless it is quite in place, though ‘ it has been misconstrued by him. Still I beg to thank him for defending my article, {though unconsciously) when he wrote thus.- '‘llgnorance in the broad sensz is lack of knowledge, whichis a condi ion more or le~s present in us all, for none of us know everything.”” Which is to say that if ''Arother Musician’’ knows nothing about wireless-telegraphy he also is "‘ignorant.”” Therefore those who knew nothing of Drigo’s Serenade, and of the license taken in its adaptation as a waltz, were also ‘‘ignorant’’ to that fact. To those I spoke. While thanking you once more Mr. Editoi, allow me to say t> ‘‘Another Musician’’ "‘Keen off the grass.’”’ I am Yours truly, MUSICIJAN. TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. Doorn, Holland, June 19th.—An at- tempt against the life of the former Em- peror William of Germany was made at 5 o’clock on W_2dnesday afternoon, ac- cording to persistent rumours here. l Londonderry, Ireland, June 19th——This | city spent another night of terror last night, as a result of violent pistol and rifle firing between Nationalists and Unionists. There was a two hours vitch- ed battle at the riverside. Comparative quiet was finally restored by the soldiers. The small police force in the city was powerless in the face of the violence of the opposing parties and the military had to be called out. The efforts of the troops resulted in the restoration of com- parative tranquility by midnight, al- though firing continued several hours more. The reports received by the au- thorities during the morning showed that several men had been wounded in the fighting. During the fray armed parties of both factions controlled large areas in various parts of the city. These parties l stopped all pedestrians whom they searched for guns. London, June 19th.—Mr. l.loyd Geonge ‘ declared to the Railway Delegation wiNg which he conferred yesterday with re- gard to the sending of troops and muni- tions to Ireland, that the Govt. would never agree to an independent Irish Re- public unless absolutely beaten to the ground. This statement appears in the official report of the conference. The Premier drawing an anology between Ireland and the United States, said that President Lincoln faced a million casual- ties and five years of war rather than acknowledge the independence of the Southern States, and the British Gov- ernment would do the same thing if necessary, London, June 19th.—A telegram has been received at Cairo, Egypt, from Said Zagloui Pasha, Egyptian Minister of .lus- tice, who is in London negotiating with Viscount Milner, expressing the hope that in the near future he will be able to congratulate the Kgyptian pecple on their complete independence, according to despatch from Cairo to the Daily Mail. It is rumoured in Cairo, the des- patch adds, that the negotiations be- tween the Egyptian Delegation and Vis- count Milner are displeasing to high Egyptian quarters. (.ondon, June 20th.—Yorkshire at pre- sent heads the country cricket champi- onship table with 92.50 per cent of pos- sible points, having won seven of the eight matches played and drawn one with the first innings result in their fa- vour Lancashire<is second with &5.45 ner cent. Surrey is third with 82 82 ner cent and Derbyshire last of the sixteen clubs, rot having won a single match. Hobbs of Surrey head the individual bat- ting average with 60.84 per innings. Lee of Middlesex has 59.54 and Hend- ren of Middlesex comes third with 59.41. Rodes of Yorkshire has the best bowl- ing average with 10.15 runs per wicket and Zook of Lancashire is second with 12.01. Boulogne, June 21st.--Greece was giv en a free hand in the military measures in Turkey which were decided upon at the Hythe conference yesterday, accord- ing to information received here today. The Premiers and their advisers found these measures were required immediate- ly because of the grave situation result- ing from Mustapha Kemals nationalists forces reaching the Dardanelles. French and British troops and the British fleet will be concentrated for the defence of Constantinople and the Straits. The delegates to thh Hythe conference, it is declared, were of the opinion that the taking of these measures would be sufhici- ent to deal with the situation. London, June 21st.—A Moscow wire less message received here alleged that a secret alliance against Greece had been concluded between Serbia and Bulps- ria. Montreal, June 21st.—It was stated at most of the retail grocer stores on Saturday that the price of sugar had gone up to 25 cents per pound. Some of the smaller grocers are however charg- ing their customers as high as 27 and 30 cents a pound. :