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Publication. T is hereby made known that the Horse Carriage and Boat Tax for the sec- ond half year 1921 will be received by the Director of Police in Christian- sted and Frederiks ed from the 20th inst. to the 10th prox., both days included, after which the list of arrears will be transmitted to the same authority for further measures. Each debtor of tax will be subject to a fine of Fres. 100 if the tax be under Fres. 25.00 and Fres. 2.00 if the tax be Fres. 25.00 or above, beside the ordinary levy expenses. GGovernment of the Virgin Islands of the United States of America, St. {roix, July 9, 1921. . W FOX, Despatching Secretary. have received direct from Denmark the following: EVERS MALTEXTRACT DANISH EXPORT BEER FINE ASPARAGU~, FORLOREN $ SKILDPADDE, FISKE BOLLER, . WIENER SAUSAGE, ENCORE SALMON, 3 oROWN LOBSTER , LEVERPOSTEJ, RED CABBAGE, ¥ GULLASH, SOYA, ' ESTRAGON VINEGAR, . Whole Strawberries, Whortleberries, X+ (Tyttebar) RASPBERRY and CHERRY SYRUP, from America THERMOS BOI'TLES . Watermann’s Founian Pens EVER SHARP PENCILS Eastman’s Kodaks, Films etc. o CAMEL CIGARETTES, " ; and frem Porto Rico ~ Assortment of Cigars. ». Hans Boje & Jean Peiersen. L. e AaINCS PROCEEDINGS OF THE : CULUNIALCOUNLIL FOR ST. CROIX (Contined from Saturday’s Avis.) - Government Seeretary (Ziminons) re- Sl LB &l s R ?“» AT and L e 'Save*‘;,:&r"fe i, £ RGER % Yous TR - DE-PA-C 0 é ‘I ) ‘BEST QUALITYPAINT A scientifically machine made paint as- suring uniform thickness o't.?}m and uniformity of eolor, whereas it 18 prac- ticaily impossitie for a painter to miix the same color actually ( vice in succes- sion, unless made under a scientific tor- mula. Thus, when buying ready-mlxe(l paints you are sure of receiving tne same color and same consistency at all times. : 0 . o DE:PA.-00 DECK PAINTS For hardest ware and exposure on Porches Fioors and Decks. DE-PA-CO OXIDE PAINTS Best Pigment and Pure Linseed 011. For wood and metal surfaces. Especially adapted for reofs. DE-PA-CO FLAT FINISH For intervior Plaster, wood and meta! work. A beautiful, soft, rich ' finish. Washable, Sanitary, Permanent. Y . 5 DE-PA-C 0 CONTOTHE PAINT For Exterior and Int rior Use on build ings of cement, limestone and brick. A modern scientific paint developed to pre- vent mildew and dark stains on stone buildings in tae tropies. In place of lin: seed oil, a special liguid is used which effectively seals the vores aud prevents the penetratior of moisture which is generally the cause of these stains. DE-PA-CO MARINE PAINTS A complete line of the various paints for Marine use, inciuding Marine Flat White and Copper Paint. VARNISES, PAINT OIiL, WHITING, SHELLAC GLUE, GALY. IRON SHEETS. SCREWS and WASHERS, NAILS and L UMBER. All goods at lowest prices ROBT. L. MERWIN & CO. INC., Frederiksted. “hristiinsred. marked: Mr. Chairmau. 1o intrcducing this Law the Goveram:=uni doe:n't feel that it is the iast word ia taxation, some members may have valauabie sag- gestions 1o offer. Many legal miunds have passed upon ii, and you nave lis- tened to the Governor’s remarks today. Government feels thati: ils high time that there be a change in the system of taxation in these isiands. 2nd Member for Christiansted Town (Canegata) would like to know whethd this matter should not be forwarded to the Municipal Committee for its recom- mendation before it is introduced in the Colonial Council? Government Secretary (Timmons) re- marked: It should have been referred to the Municipal Committee, and I am so informed by the Chairman. 1 plead er- ror, andil will so direct that it be referred to the Municipal Committee, The .Chairman remarked: The ques- ) rioneput by 2nd Member for Christian- sted Town (Canegata) is perfectly cor- rect. Tue by-law says that any-matter affecting revenues must be placed he fore the Municipal Commitiee before it is introduced in the Council. With that in view, discussion on the matter will be deferred and th= matter goes to the Municipa! Committee. . [tem 5. Colonial Council Bill No. 5. Introduction of and Ist Discussion on Colonial Couacil Bill No. 5. Reso- lution, introduction by Ist Member for Frederiksted Town (Coulter) that a committee of five (5) mem- hers be appointed by this Council to revise the existing Police Regu- lations of 30 January, 1915, and to diaw up new rules and regulation for the control of all kinds of motor vehecular traffic ete. The bill read as follows : Colonial Counci! Ball N». 5. Third Council, First Session, 1921--1922. RESOLUTION. Be it resolved by the Cglonial Council for St. Croix in session asszmbled: 1. That a Committee of five (b) membeisggm-ppointed by this Coun- cil to revise the existing Police Re- gulations of 30th January 1915, and to draw up new rules and regula- tions for the control of all kinds of motor vehicular traffic on the Is- land, for incorporation in the Police Regulations. E. COULTER. ' Ilst dember for Frederiksted T'own. Frederiksted, St. Croix, V. L U. S., 31st May 192i. FThe Chairman remarked: As Honor- able Membe's wno are acquainted with the Rai:: of Businass know the Uhair- man i 3 aosent and the Viece Chalrman has to preside. As rhere is no rule for a Vice-Chairman leaving the Chair and taking the floor,I shall have to appeal io the consideration of the members. 2nd Member for Christianstzl Town (Canegata): 1 object to that. While it is true you are Vice Chairman, vou hold the office of Chairman during the ab- sence of the Chairman of the Council ' The Chairman: 1 was about to ask