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EDITORIAL. In publishing the account of a narrow escape of drowning at Frederiksted as it appeared in yvesterday’s issue, we save the facts in the form they were presented to us, and necessarily as brief and concise as time and spac? compelled us to make it. Now we are reminded of it we do recall the mentionof a third person, someone working at La Grange, who helped to bring the un- conscious man to shore, and since, as it would appear from later information, he played the important role of lifting the man to the surface we certainly must regret that inadvertently he was not mentioned. Some persons ave al- ways ready to suppose that the news- paper is directed by injurious motives. They seem to imagine that the editor is infallible when he reports an imcident and if perchance he omits something which somebndy thinks or feels should not have been omitted they generously “‘get at him’’. This is our experience in many cases, and in this instance too. We would like to ask those people who never stop to investigate nor find out correctly before they accuse others of being un- fair, whether they ever in their lives con- sciously or unconsciously did anything that was unfair. or whether they ever made a m¥stake, or whether they ever did any- thing they felt ashamed of. Let us be more human in dealing with one another, and give the benefit of the doubt before charging mal-intent. LOCAL. Elmo the Fearless closed in real excit- ing style last night. The thealre was filed with thoroughly satisfied audience which thrilled with excitement as the finishing scenes reeled off. The show concluded with a comie which, however, was an old one that had been seen before. Tre screen magazine as wiading up pieces would be better appreciated we believe than comics of the recent order, eing instructive as well as. entertaining and interesting. It is hoped the manage- ment will endeavor to obtain more of these. The Creole sailed for St. Thomas at 6 p. m. yesterday. The Guiana arrived at Frederiksted this a. m. and leaves tonight. To the Editor of the St. Croix Avis. Dear Sir, I saw an article on Monday about tne saving of one Mr. Richards from drowning, why not give the young man Hendeman his share of the praise as Mr. Leader told me that Hendeman picked up the man jast in time from un- 8t OLk ANAD der the water as they saw him lying helpless. , Now give ’'lendeman his praise and then it is fair. With thanks for the little space, o W. S. A. Christiansted. Frederiksted, St. Croix, V. L. August Bth, 1921. The Editor: The St. Croix Avis. Christiansted. Dear Sir: _ Relative to the report in your vaiu- able paper of today’s date of the case of drowning at La Grange Bay we (my- self and Grigg) would beg to point out that one Joseph Hendemann, a mechanic employed at La Grange Pump Station was instrumental in giving valuable aid when called upon by uas for help. Yours very truly, R. H. AMP{ALETTLEADER. TELEGRAMS. ST CROIX STATION. New York, Au: 4th, —-There was more activity in thc raw sugar market today, but prices were tachanged at 3%c for Cuba’s, cost wud freight, equal to 4.86 for centrifugal Refined sugar. One refinery advance’ prices 15 points, while another reentered the market at 5.85, making the range on fine granulat- edi.Bs te 6.15 erlin, Aug. 4th.—The first meeting since the war between Japanese and @erman scientists took place here, when six eminent Japanese physicians, attend- ed a sessicn of the Berlin academy of medicine. Madrid, Aug. 4cth. —Lavge sums of money are being d2manded by the Moors for the release of Spanish prisoners taken by them in the fighting near Melil- la, says ‘‘El Diario Universal’’. The newspaper declares tha‘ General Beren- guer, Spanish High Commissioner in Morocco, should be authorized to take any measures necessary for the return of the prisoners. Washington, Aug. 4th.—The monster British bnilt naval dirigible ZR-2 will sail from Howden, England, on August 25th for its station at Lake Hurst, N. J., the Navy Department announcad today. London, Aug. 4th.—The London head quarters of the American Reliei Admin- istration today announced receipt of in- formation :hat all Unitad States prison- ers in Russia have been released, and are now leaving that country. London, Aug. 4¢th.—lt is for the United States Government to decide what sub- jects should be raised at the forthcoming disarmament conference at Washington, Mr. Austen Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons today, in answer to questions as to whether the matter of recognition of Mexico couid be raised. iondon, Aug. 4th,—A Reuter cable from Melbourpe says the entire State of Victoria has been experiencing very heavy westher recently, with a consider- able snowfall, followed by a great deal of rain. Evenin Melbourne, where such conditions are most unusual, several ocean vessels are overdue and there is some anxiety on account of coastal traf- fie. Lieut. Parer, of the Australian Roy- al Air Force, *vho has been attempting with two companions a flight around Australia. ran into a blinding snowstorm at Macedon and was obliged to descend. Heemade a perfect landing, but was himself struck by the whirling propelior and is now in hospital.’ London, Aug. 4th.—A formal invita- tion for a United States repre:zentative to attend the meeting of the Allied Su- preme Counecil which opens in Paris next Monday, has been communicated to the United States Embassy here this afternoon through the French Ambassa- dor in Loridon. The United States Am- bassador, Mr. Harvey accompanied by a small staff, will leave for Paris on Saturday. Pittsburg, Aug. 4th.-——An even split was the result of the first day’s play in the Davis Cup Tennis match at the Allegheny Country Clnb, ten miles from Pittsburg. Anderson of Australia de- feating Woosnam of the British Isles in the first match, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4, while the second match was won by Gordon Lowe of the British Isles, who defeated Hawkes, the Australian yoath in three straight se s, 6-4, 6-4, 6-1. Woosnam appeared slow at the start, but by per- sistent work at the net, added to the careful placing of his volleys, came {rom behind and captured the first set, 6-4. The fifth and 6th games were the most brilliant of the set, each going to deuce, as did the next one. London, ®ug, 4th.—The debate on the British navy and its requirements produced editorials in only three lead- ing papers today. The ‘‘DailyNews’ is indignant at the idea ofa new race for naval armament ‘‘when the navies of the world are our friends. The “‘News’’ declares for a postponement of competitive building till it is seen wheth- er the coming disarmamert ccnference at Washington, or the League of Na- tions, gives a commission for the building up of a naval international policy. The “Manchester Guardian’’ however, which like the '‘Daily News’’, never displays any love for belligerent preparations, thinks that the programme submitted yes- terday was on the whole moderate. The “‘Guardian’’ submits that four improved type capital ships for Great Britain, against eight already begun and eight more projected by Japan, and twelve which the United States will have pro- jected is certainly not a provocative pro- gramme on the part of Great Britain. The ‘‘Chronicle’’, the Government chief supporter, summarises the tenor of yes-