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A CARD OF THANKS. Mr. M. Borgesen begs to thank his many friends and acquintances Joi thewr kind expressions of sympa- th during the illness and at the death of his dear wife. RS AR ATSR B (T SRR B U A Y With reference to a remark made some time ago ,to the effect that honey had .increased in price and was selling for double the regular figure, it is now possible to state that, upon investigation, it would seem that report was based upon _perhaps one isolated instance. Mr. T. J. Weng is still retailing the articie at 30 cents a hotile and Revd. Bartels a* a similar price and they furnish the general supply. lln these days when a sugar shortage is confronted, honey at this reasonable cost is a valuable com- modity, ~ That querry about the Telephone rates, In the Herald of Saturday appears to have been too much for the Ma ager for he beat it to St Thomas yesterday morning with the survey motor launch. We hope he will enjoy the week’s fur- lough he intends to spend in his home- town, although there may be atiractions here to bring him back sooner; even if he strikes his favorite resort—an ice cream parlor. The mail schooner Creole arrived here yesterday 1 orning with St. Thomas mail, and the Virginia at Frederiksted last evening with 37 sacks from Porto Rico and the States, our part which mav be looked for here before noon. An arrangement being effected to have Mr. Pentheny’s schooners transship ard bring the Christiansted cargo from the Quebec boats to this port, the ‘Cre- ole’’ will go to Frederiksted 1o meet the ‘"Parima’’ on Wednesday, ftor this purpose some other boat will be put on the mail route, and is expected to leave here today tor Si. Thomas, taoking mail. The Navy Ba d rendered a lively con- cert last night to the entertainment of a large gathering. Patrons of the theatre and all who wish to spend a pleasant evening, are remind ed of tonight’s show for which see pro- gramme in this issue. WANTED TO KNOW. 1. What have become of the following staple articles on price list as fixed by the Food Commission, viz:—Herrings, Alewives (Shad), Rice, Peas and Beans, Starch, Clear Pork, Mess Pork, Cooking Butter, Hakefish, Soap etc. | 2. Will Government see to it that, the Food Commission be made up of Practi- &9 ol aN B cal Men and. also to fix the prices pro- portionately say : Bc. 10c. 12¢. 14c. etc. as the case may be, so that seeming com- pications may not arise between buyers and sellers. - St. Croix, Nov. 17th 1919, W. S. ABRAMSON. TELEGRAM>S ST. CROIX STATION. Centralia, Washington, Nov. 12th.— State troops today patrolled this city, where during an armistice day celebra- tion yesterday, four members of the American Legion were shot at and killed and five others wounded by men said to be members of the Industrial Workers of the World and Britt Smith, Secretary of the local branch of the Industrial Work- ers was hanged by a mob. The reason for the attack, which came as the head of the parade swung past the I. W. W. headquarters, has not been developed fully, but Mr. Herbert Allen, an attorney and member of a committee of former servicemen and others, cooperating with the authorities in an investigation, said evidence had keen premeditated. ¢ iti- zens today planed te drive all Radicals from Centralia, where they have been increasing for some time. (‘entralia was the headquarters for ihe Lewis Country Industrial Workers, operating from here into the Lagging cam;')s, and other Industrial pursuits of this section. American [ egion members expressed de.ermination that every I. W. W. man must leave the city. Seattle, Nov. 12th.— ‘War to the death is now on against the I. W. W. Mr. Robert Saunders, U. S. district Attorney, declar- ed here today, no turther evidence than the Ceniralia murders is needed, he as- serted, to prosecute all I. W. W. to the full extent of the law. Seattie police to- day raided the [. W. W. headquarters here, arrested three men, and seized what they described as ""A ‘L'om of Liter- ature.”’ ventralia, Washington Nov. 12th —Nine- teen alleged Industrial Workers of the World are in jail here today. The men were rounded up yesterday and last nig i after the firing on the armistice day pa- rade, which resultedin the death of four members of the American Legion, and the lynciaing of "an 1. W. W. member. There was no disorder here rhis morning. QOakland, Cal., Nov. i2th.— A crowd of citizens entered the headquarters of the communist labour party in Loring Hall early today and wrecked the interior of the place. Large quantities of Radical literature, red flags and furniture were bu.ned in the streets by the mob. Halifax, Nov. 13th.—H. M. S. Danae arrived in port yesterday from Great Britain, and will await the arrival of H. M. S. Renown here. The banae is of the same class as the Dauntiess and Dra- gon which accompanied the Renown here when she brought H. R. H. the Prince of Wales to Tanada. . Washingion, Nov. 12th.—The Prince of Wales started the second day of his stay in Washingtor with a visit to the National headquarters of the Amercac Red Cross, where the national and dis- trict leaders were presented to nim. Afterwards he inspected the Lincoin memorial and visited the Walter Reid hospital where he met a number of soldiers wiho were wounded overseas. Victoria, Nov. 12:h.—The battle cruis ar New Zealand with: Admiral dellicoe and his staff leit Esquimalt harbour today and wil. proceed the Vancouver. 5o far as could be learned the pians of Ad miral Jeilicoe immediateiy upon his arrival on the mainland are uncer.aln. It is understood that he and mewbers of his stats will go to Duncan Bay, and then go through the Sevmour Nar-ows on one of the Fecerai Government pa- trol boats tor the purpose of inspecting suggestea sites for naval bases. Shorly after the arrvival of the New Zealand in Esquimali, Admirai Jeilizoe despatched ne ol his officers to Port Aiberni wh re an invesuzauon has been condueted in- to the feasibility of the Alberni Capal as a base. Accordins to present arrange ments Admiral Jel.iicoe leaves Vancouver oa Nov 19th. for (itawa. New York, Nov. 12th.—The cruiser Renown whnich is o carry the Prince of Wales home ailter his visit to the United Srates, arrived here today from Poii-of- Spain, Trinidad. The Prince will live on the Renown while in New York. London. Nov. 12th.—Major Genl. Seeley, whnse resignation as head of the Air Ministry was announced yesterday, took his seat on the opposition beunch in the House of Commons today. Genl Seeley explained that he had vesigned his post because of dissatisfaction over the Dual central ot the Air Force, which ne said, had arisen. Washington, Nov. 13th.—A movement to limit the Senate debate on the peace treaty by invcking the closure rule, was inaugurated today by democratic leaders. A petition for closure requiring but six- teen signatures for submission, was cir- culated by the administraiion leaders and sor n had double the necessary num- ber. _ Washington, Nov. 13th. Activities of Radieals threaten {serious trouble in the bituminous coal fi:ls of West Virginia, according o reports received today. by the Depariment of Justice. 'The situa- tion in Moanongahela and Taylor is des- cribed by the Depr. of Jusiice as "‘partic- ularly navy’’, meetings directed and at- tended largely by Russians, have preci- pitated some violenee among the coal miners, the re orts said. NEW YORK, Nov. 14th 1919. ilour, Blended Clear St. Lawrence [-rand pr. brl. $11.20 Meal, Kilpdried per 100 bs $3.80 New Season’s Pork per brl, $45.00