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STATE MAY HAVE TO PAY FOR : WORK Ot HOOLIGANS. REPORTED CLAIM WILL BE MADE FOR DAMAGE DONE TO. THE STEAMER LAKE ELLIKO. Ne understand that in due course a claim will be forwarded to the Govern- ment to meet the damage done aboard the American steamer Lake Flliko along- side the direct Line Pier on Wednesday afternoon, when a iawless band of hooli- gans took possession of the ship and smashed up —things indiscriminately, chopping up doors and port holes, ete. This was the result of a shooting inci- dent on the pier, when a hooligan crowd, seeking to wreak vengeance or the Third Officer of the ship, but with the para- mount desire to loot, took complete pos- ‘session of a steamer, ran the officers like rats into a hole, stole their money and clothing, and did all they could while the few members of the police force stood by and were heipless to check or prevent it ARMED POLICE COME OUT. There is an old saving *‘better late than never’’ and it was somewhat refreshing yesterday, even two days after the event tn see parading in and around Port Royal Screet a special armed picquet of con- stables under Depot Inspector M. B. (’Sullivan. A representative of the Gleaner ascer- tained that this guard had been specially drafted for duty on the waterfront, a tent being pitched for the men at the Waterpolice Station, where they made their headquarters. It was alsoa wise move in selecting so experienced and taccful an officer as the Depot Inspecior to undertake such duties, and it wouid perhaps be a good thing for the young men of the Depot now under trainin:z, if they were brought on patrol du . « nights in the lower section of the _...i- --munity. There can be no question that this area, embracing the commercial com- munity, the wealth of the city and the gateway of the visitors to this island, needs far better and more compeient su- pervision than has hitherto been ‘the case. The wave of lawlessness along the *streets demands it, and the proper supervision of the men supposed to be on street duty urgently requires it, other wise the Government might find similar claims for damages like that done on the steamship Lake Elliko, pouring iu. Yesterday there was a great deal of talk as to what would happen :n the event of the officer being discharged, but with the display of force mentioned above—and Inspector O’Sullivan’s firing party never looks unbusinesslike with him at the head all was quiet and se- rene. The Lake Elliko workedmerrily ly through the night and as the represen- tative of the Coalino Coy., E. S. Pixley, told our Be~ ~ight on the dock, Wwe v '\‘&s‘ X S ORIX AV LD he had not the slightest fear but that everything would go through without a | hiteh. He thought the re-inforced po- lice guard very timely, even althougha | bit late.—Gleaner - -Barbados Globe, Sept. ' 27th. ' : ' IRAFFIC IN CHILDREN. The Ajygentine transport Paysundu, which arrived 'ere for coal on Thursday last, has left behind her a tale of traffic | among children which should lead to an inquiry or investigation between the Governments concerned. It is alleged that Argentine sailors, chaperoned by a | couple of local guides, were successful in getting hold of two girls and several | boys of this town—all of tender years—- who were conveyed on board, washed, | clothed and fed, with the intention of | taking them tn the ship’s destination. What is the object of the kidnapping l:as not yet been positively disclosed. There are surmises that it was done with some | heinous intention, but the real truth is not known in this respect. All that’'s known is, that through the influence of certain incividuals, several of these boys and girls were fooled, taken on board, | and money exchanged for them, and that if it were not fer the information receiv- | ed by the Police and acted on by them, the bunch would now have been either victims or slaves. As it is, there is be- | lief that three of them were actually ta- | ken away. The names of those rescued by the Police are given as follows:- Lella Browne, Campions Land Conrad Haynes, Carringtons Village Errie Ford, Wellington Street. ' Wilfred Hoyte, Suttle Street. The three said to have been actually stolen are knowa—the girl as Violet, and the two boys as Archie and Rufie. The Folice, v+ understand. are making in- wl .es with the view to a full report to the Government.— Ibid. THE GREEN LIME TRADE OF DOMI NICA. ' The expected arrival at Dominica of the 8. S. ‘Lake Fife’, of the Windward Islands Line, to take a trial shipment of green lines to Mobile, Alabama, was the subject of a note in the Agricultural News, May 29, 1920. | The steamer called at Koseau early in June, and left with 1,239 barrels of fruit, which, as shown by reports since received, were delivered in good condi- tion. Early in July the S. S. ‘Lake Giltedge’, of the same line, called and took the considerable shipment of 2,337 barrels and 747 boxes of fresh limes for the same destination, On July 18 the ‘Lake Fife' arrived from Mobile with sufficient marterial to . make 20,000 standard boxes of 2 cubic feet each. On the basis of 48 cubic feet to the barrel, this number ot boxes is equiv- alent to 8.888 barrels. It appears that the importing firm of Mobile i 8 in favour of the use of standard boxes in place of the customary barrel, the latter being used generally in the trade in limes with New York. The importation of so considerable a quantity of packages shows that the Mobile firm interested in this business is prepared to make a great effort to popu- larize Dominica limes in the Southern States. Given careful handling, and the present direct service by sea, it is felt & that good results will be forthcoming. This new development of trade with Mobile is opportune. as shipments of this fruit to New York have fallen off considerably of late. Opportunities of shipping to the latter port have been fewer than in previous years, but it is also evident that there is a lessened de- mand for limes in New York. This may be due to the effects c¢f prohibition, as in former times green limes were used largely in alcoholic drinks. [ltis hoped that very soon the great value of the lime it ‘Booft’ or non-aleoholic drinks will be recognized, and acted upon.—Agricul- tural News.- And Noises In The Head (it YOU ARE A SUFFERE--Go to your Local Druggist and order 'C'ON- CENTRATED SOIURDAL,’ price 6/ per tin. This New remedy gives almost immediate relief, and quickly eiteets a permanent cure. It penetrates to the actual seat of the complaint, and has completely cured many cases which were considered hopeless. llf your hemist does not yet stock ‘'SOURDAL’, do not accep. any substitute, but send money- order for a supply direct to the 'SOUAX Al DISTRIBUTING CO, 88 STA- TION ROAD, CROYDON,. SURREY ENG., and a package will be mailed pe return with full directions. _ FOR SALE. Lt. Princess, Golden Kock, Belle- vue, Mt. Welcome and khza’s e treat. : TT Al THE Gompany Street Emporium -~ White Half Bottles at 24c. each. Christiansted, 28th Sept. 1920. 3 Mo Ac PRETTO.