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VOLUME NEWPORT, 'It. I. MAHCII 1017- WHOLE Mercury. I I BV-- Brown Students Cause Excitement. Brown University students had lots of excitement in this vicinity on Moni day night, and as a result of their THE MERCURY PUBLISH1NQ CO i 380 TM, 01 hc residents near ihe lino hart mnrA fir I PCS nf a JOHN P.

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The escapade was the outcome of the Freshman banquet on Tuesday i evening, and in accordance with memorial custom, the Sophomores al- i Umpted to kidnap the class president and prevent his attendance at the dinner. The first part of iheir programme went' off successfully, Ihe captured president being brought to Newport and held a prisoner at Colonel Sheffield's home just over the Middletown line. During the night he made his escape by a window ar.d finally applied for sanctuary at ihe Police Station. There his handcuffs were removed, and he was allowed to leave by a rear entrance to elude his pursuers. As soon as his escape from the Shef field residence was discovered, a strong guard of Sophomores set out in pursuit.

Neighbors were informed that a maniac was at large and they were somewhat alarmed until the state of affairs was learned. Finally the Sophomores learned that their victim was at the Police Station, and a guard was set about the Station, but the Freshman got awayond returned to Providence before his escape was discovered. He was the hero of the day at the class banquet, while the discomfited Sophomores, and especially Mr. S. S.

Sheffield, who had been detailed as his jailer, came in for Matters, Representative Council The representative council was called to meet on Friday evening for Ihe purpose of considering the report of the considerable raillery. i Apprentices for Washington. able other business. The budget meeting is a little later this year than sometimes but is by no means the latest that has been held. Itwas not generally expected llul there the maupural parade on Monday netf, ea! of delate over av an exhibition march through the the budget items.

25 had gone over them carefully, and as the committee recommendations have her of men at Ihe a i has increased generally gone through without serious greatly in the last few weeks the num- amendment it was expected that they her in line was the largest that has been The regiment of apprentice seamen from th'e Naval Training Station, which is going to Washington to take a in would be a great deal of delate over The committee of streets of the city on Wednesday and attracted much attention. As the num- Warmth Softens Roads. The first thunder storm of the late winter or early spring season passed over Newport on Monday evening, lasting for several hours, during which time torrents of a tain The lightning was very brilliant, but was apparently not very near at hand and no damage was done. The evening was unusually warm, and the rain and fog combined lo break up the ice very effectually and to assist considerably in bringing the frost of the ground. The depth of frost is estimated at between two and three feet in most cases al.

though in sheltered places where snow has rested on the ground for some lime, there is practically no frost: The softening of the surface has caused much road trouble to develop in the city and out on the island, but as the frost continues a few inches below the surface the trouble is nothing compared to what it will be later on. Some of the roads in Middletown and Portsmouth are already in bad condition, but the new section of State highway built last summer is standing up beautifully. There was a hearing before Colonel Charles L. Potter, commanding this district of the United States Engineer department, on Tuesday, in regard to the newly established lines beyond which the setting of fish traps is prohibited. A strong protest was made by many of the fishing interests, who have large amounts of money invested, but i it is doubtful if there will be any material change in the lines already estab- I lished.

Permits can be issued by Colonel Potter for smaller place their traps inside the established lines, but those who wish to run their traps outside will have to apply for permission to the War dep-irlment. Fishermen claim that the industry will be greatly hamncred by the new rules. There was an interesting case in the District Court before Judge Baker on Tuesday, when ihe suit of Hermann's jewelry store against Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mohr, widow of Dr.

C. Franklin Mohr, RECENT DEATHS. Patrolman Roger McCormkk. Board of Aldermen. The wecMv of the lioarj of jiMermen mi Thursday evening not a very Itmir one, alihmitfh some matt general importance wore brought up.

and several recommendations were sent to the represontnlive council for consideration at the Fr'rlay evening Mr. Roger McCormick, wh." was placed on the retired list of the N'ow- iwrt police department a few ago after 32 years of service, died very suddenly on Wednesday aftenio n. Ele had been sufferer 'from Brian's disease for some time, but been while fo that thev will more- readily able to be out and around as usur.l rerogii'zed as slow-up" places by Ihe unlil Wednesday when he suddenly aiitumr.t.uie drivers on street lapsed into unconsciousness. A physician was summoned and he was A proposition to paint the crosswalks and other busy thoroughfares, was tak ly conveyed lo the Newport Hospital lit the ambulance died i i a short time without regaining consciousness. Oflicer McCormick was fur many years one of ihe Lest known and most popular members of the Newport police 3nd the board decided in recommend to the council an appropriation of $150 for this purpose.

A i a was adopted for reference to (he council, calling atten lion to the report of the committee on PORTSMOUTH. Mr. William Harclay of Glen Farm la visiting his brother, Mr. George Barclay and Mrs. Baiclay of Buffalo, N.

Y. Mrs. Lucy A who has teen with Mrs. Cjcoryp Waring of Tiverton for a i has to her home. Mrs.

Frederick has been visitii.g Mfc Ai.nic R. Alny in New Yoik lias to her home. CHRISTIAN CHURCH KNTEKTAINMENT A.bucfessful enteitaiiiment and sup- department. In recent years his lour of 0 duty had been almost exclusively in -the Bellevue avenue region and he had hinds, be appropriated for the building there was a delightful entertainment. jwr was given at the Christian church under the i i of the pastor, Kev.

Kobert Dov. nin(r. The supper consisted of oysters, southern style, cold sliced i i i a French fried potatoes, rolls, pie and colfcc. The waitresses were Mrs. H-iker, Helen an 1 Frances Si-son, iry, Alice and Carlntta 'I'he room was prettily deconued with flags and bunting, and sonic of the Indies wore Colonial costumes.

After ihe supper I the gathering went upstairs, and here a wide acquaintance among the summer visitors. For a time he was on duty about the Newport Casino, where he handled the traffic in a highly praiseworthy manner, and lately he had been assigned to the Bailey's Beach section where his duties during the bathing hours were hardly less strenuous. He was born diplomat, having the peculiar faculty of carrying out his instructions without arousing hostility and seldom being compelled to make an arrest. His record in the deportment was without a blemish. Mr, McCormick was made a member of the permanent police force on May 7, 1884, and when the department was I eranied.

re-organized by Mayor John Hare Powcl in 1886 he was continued on the force, being placed on the retired list at his own requeston December 28,1916. t. i Upon the stage vas a large picture i-tinn I frame. The first number on the Kram was "His Old Sweethearts." Ten young women were shown one at a time, in costume to represent the particular "sweetheart" mentioned, Rev, Mr. Downing giving the reading.

Mrs. Edward Saduinglon sang Annie Laurie, with Albert L. Purcell and Helen Man- cheater to represent the picture. Miss Manchester also represented "Rock of Ages," while Miss Mildred Bishop sang the song. She also sang "Good-night," and Miss Helen Walker was in the pic- lure.

There was also living picture; of well known advertisements seen in all the leading magazines. In this instance the audience was asked to routine business was disposed of and th 0 picture represented and a. prjre was many licenses of a minor a were offered. Mrs. Belle L.

Tallman and Mrs. Ida Bishop acted as accompanists. Mrs. Robert Purcell arranged the costumes for the living pictures. Many Willis A.

Murphy, a fisherman on the I were present from out of town and of a seawall along the water front. An attempt was made to get on the recent hidsfor thefiredepartment tires, but the matter was put over for another week. Bids were opened for furnishing $60.000 in anticipation of taxes, and the loan went to the Equitable Trust Company of New York at four percent. The draft of the proposed rules and regulations for the government of the police department was ready for submission to the board, but consideration of the matter was put over for another week. Considerable He was a fearless officer, ready to do fishing boat Reliance, had a narrow ea- there were parties from the several cape from death last week, but fortu- i other churches.

notely was picked up by a passing ves- A large party of Odd Fellows from HP was nnf in a rlnrv (JiA i Excelsior lodge and Rhode Island lodge his duty under all circumstances and set TM wa ut ln a lory when the car to without Ihoughl of himself. He was a son uf the late John McCormick, who was for number of years engaged in business as a contracting mason, and was "one of a large family of children, of whom four sisters and three brotherssurvive, the brothers being Rttf. John McCormick 'of Holy Trinity Parish. New York; Mr. Thomas McCormick, and Mr.

Michael 1 ta rf i on'rtr cnrrirr i fi da JvTLul in mcreasmg the I pelted that it i one of the most full amount with interest, and it is year, wh, 11 su TM interesting features of the big parade, that the case may be appealed. amount of Slate tax to be paid by tne Judre Franklin reoresented the Dlainiiff city of Newport. In addition to the consideration of the budget, and the various resolutions incident thereto, there were several other items of more or less importance on the docket as prepared by the city clerk. The Chief and Deputy Chief of the fire department, and also the special police officers had petitions in for increases of pay. There was also a resolution for an investigation of the police department, and ordinances requiring the chief of police and the supervisor of recreation to file reports.

An amendment to the one-way street ordinance was proposed. Other matters to be considered included the proposed central purchasing bureau, a committee to recommend changes in the city charter, and a number of other matters. The session was expected to be a fairly long one, and the members might reasonably expect to earn their salaries which this vear are 5000 each. Thomas H. Lanton, the veteran ordnance sergeant of the Newport Artillery Company, having been connected with that command for fifty-seven years, observed the eighty-first anniversary of his birth on Tuesday.

He is probably the oldest active military man, in point of service, in tho 'country. Mr. Lawion recently suffered a fall on the which has handicapped him considerably. To Newporters, the sightof the apprentices gels to be an old stury, but to persons from inland, whu seldom see the bluejackets on parade, Ihe sight of the future seamen of Ihe navy i be as interesting as any feature. The officers and men are looking forward to the trip with much pleasurable anlicipation, and it is safe to say that every member of the command will feel that the honor of Ihe Station depends upon his irdividual etforts.

Young Man Missing John Liffin, 21 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Liffin, residing on Boss court, has been missing since Ihe middle of last neck, and no trace of his whereabouts have bten discovered. It is feared that he met with an accident somewheic but a careful search of the locality where he was last seen has been ruitlcsi. Last Wednesday he left his home with a pair of opera glasses but without money, and some lime later was seen in Ihe neighborhood of Ihe Second Beach apparently headed for the Hanging Rocks.

When he failed to return, the authorities were notified and a search of the neighborhoocj was made. Scout Master Alfred C. Gatzenmeier senl two troops of the Roy Scouts to the scene but they were unsuccessful in finding any trace of the missing boy. Young Liftjn is slightly deformed, his Judge Franklin represented the plaintiff and ihe defendant was represented by out-of-tuvvn counsel. Wednesday evening.

Deputy Sheriff Frank P. King'served another search warrant in Portsmouth, but was unable to find any contraband goods in the place suspicion. The town authorities are apparently in earnest in their endeavor to clean up the place. As the town voted no license at the last election, to cover a period of two years, it is expected -that the liquor officers will be kept busy when, the summer season opens in the Island Park section of the town. oi wewpori cume uv sueum cur iu snowstorm broke and when the Reh- I amj lod at Oakland hall.

Twelve (andidates were Riven the third degree. A social evening was cnioyed and a chowder supper was served. The visU tors left by special car at 11.30. About 125 were present. At a special meeting of the and vestrymen of St.

Mary's church held on Saturday, it was voted to eivu $75 to the "clergy pension fund." Rev. three flags flags, ance picked up the other small bnnta, Murphy's could not be found, although the search was kept up for several hours. The Reliance returned here, and the Captain reported the loss of the man, some 18 miles nff shore. A few days later a telccram was received from Murphy, stating that he had been picked up by a passing stenmer nnii A. McCormick of this city.

He leaves landed at Norfolk. his cliry and all en of 't crel the church and for two daughters, Miss Loretta and Miss his equipment being saved as well. Helen McCormick. He was a member 1 Holy Cross church also. The Ladies Aid Society of the Chns- of Newport Council.

Knights of Colum- Commander John K. Robipon has meeting I been ordered detached from the corn- Temporary barracks have -been Mrs. James P. Kernochan mand of the Torpedo Station on March erected al the Coaling station at Brad- I 27, and will be succeeded by Captain or(i A Addition has been Mrs. Catherine Lorillard, widow of i Edward L.

Beach, who is now in com- i made to the electric light system, and James P. Kernochan, died at her home in New York on Monday, after a long period of ill health. She was one of the most prominent members of society in New York and Newport, and while her health permitted her entertainments were anticipated with much pleasure by all who were on her invitation lists. 1 She had long been a summer resident of Newport, occupying her mand of the Praiiie. Commander Rob- the plant is heavily guarded, the guard ison has been inspector in charge of the Torpedo Station for about three years, during which time he has succeeded in building up the Station wonderfully, and is now working earnestly for its further development.

He will be promoted to the rank of Captain and i being enforced this week by a company of apprentice seamen. Mr. Reginald C. Vanderbilt has been at Sandy Point Farm for the week end. Mr.

J. Austin Peckham accompanied Mr. IxiRoy Grinnell of Newport to Bos- tnfi on Saturday and drove down one of. the lleei of 17 Studi'baker automobiles probably be assigned to the command which he took into Newport. The of a battleship on sea duty.

His de- Newport cottage last summer in spile I tachment from the Station brings gen- town, of ill health and entertaining occa- eral regret in Newport. Mr. George 11. Kelley, clerk of the arms being shorter than normal, ami District Court, i confined to his home this fact shculd make him easy to trace by a complication suffering if he was seen by many people. considerably.

He was reported as a ple3t; lcul little more comfortable Friday morning. We are "TM? 1 ot handsom the Unity Club. xt Tuesday evening. jamph et containing the "Addresseson Oooimr tn Owm "number of circumstances, a Mr. Kelley was taken suddenly ill during the early part of the week, suffering from kidney trouble, as well as o'-her complications, The poor box in the Touro Synagogue was found to have been rifled Saturday morning, and although the police were notified they could find no trace of entrance having been forced into the building.

The Synagogue contained many priceless pieces of silverware which have been handed down from the early days of the colony, but these were not touched. Steps have been taken to safeguard these in the future. Dr. A W. Stevenson of this city has returned to Newport after having spent several months in the English.

H.n5pjta|3 as an eve necialist, His return trip through the danger zone threatened by submarines was uneventful, although -the passengers and crew of Ihe steamer were prepared lo take to the boats without delay. Under the direction of Mrs. A. O'D. Taylor, the amusing comedy, "The Other Fellow," presented before sionally.

Mrs. Kernochan was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Griswold) Lorillard. She married James Kernochan, who died snmc fifteen years ago, and their son, James L. Kernochan, was accidently killed at a fox hunt on Long Island in IGOo. A well known property owner of Newport, who owns a vast amount of business as well as residence property, has been putting in a new front for one of his merchant tenants recently.

When the work was well along, the tenant asked the landlord what kind of Mrs. Kernochan owned an attractive a door he intended to put in. The reply villa on Ochre Point where she had spent was characteristic: "Mr. Tenant, I the summer months for years. Her have a splendid bran-new second-hand nephew, Mr.

Herbert C. Pell, Jr gen- door, which I i put in for ycu, and erally spent the season with her i I 11 bring it down this afternoon, his marriage a short lime ago, when he Mrs. L'etEtia Law-ton has returned from a viailof two weeks to Philadelphia. Miss Jean Barclay has been guest of Mrs. Joseph Chase, of Middletown.

Miss Mary Barclay has spending of her vacalion in Westerly, H. I. Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall have been entertaining Mr.

and Mrs. Vincent Coggeshall, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner and son Harry of Newport. Mr.

Charles Sewall and party of men have gone to Lakeville, to prepare machinery which will be moved here to the Power Station. Messrs. Ernest and Lester Coggeshall 0 ii as ra. ij riles i iiiiu rented a cottage of his own. The Chief Electrician L.

L. Miles, U. S. have gone to Nantucket where they Kernochan will probably come into I the amputation of both pis possession. have secured positions, Eighty-Seventh Birthday XT IsLANh PARh', Saturday evening Deputy Sheriff Dr Horatio R.

Storer quietly j.ried_a Newport lrl. Mi.s Sophia Smith. I and is well known here. pan Literary Contributions on cons rearrangement of the of Eighty-two by Chauncey M. Depew." taule I The pamphlet contain, a har.Soir., hedule hasbcen made pampble half-tone liktness of the who looks no different now ron WHO loons no cnnereni now irom hit Mr.

Jordan night tliree apprentice! dj() yem af 0 frfg wpolt to frotrt ti Training Station stole an aUlo- bicyc on Bellev'ue ivente, improvements't tn Mr. Jordan Chicago in inspect changet s'that tavo been mide to brated his eighty-seventh birthday at his home on street on Tuca- day, his two sons, Dr. Malcoinl SUirer and Dr. John H. Storer of Boston, spending the day with him.

Dr. Storer has spent forty years in Newport, and during that time he has accomplished a great deal for the development of New- port. He has alvraya taken a great in- terest in his adopted city and has been 1 1 i ui, 1 UUI1. luij. Fall Hwer brought 11 to ne ey-senator was I his new property formerly known as Wdrkers in the Sanitary Protection As- N'ewport where.they tore caught Wlttl ways very popular in and the "Gray Crag," in Middletown, Bociation, which years ago was largely the Roods by.

the local police. They ph ct of nanwliaj changed to "P.radii'e i instrumental in securing a proper sew- a 3 avis Bakery, will be were returned to Fall River, but were lt i BA craee system for the city. His if Co'nsid- were returned Ib Fall River, but were subsequorMy turned over by the Fall River Court to the Navy officers her punishment. feet at the Naval Hospital in this city on Tuesday last, as the result of injuries i received at the Brooklvn a Var more a ft year ugo. Mr.

Miles mar- Fran'kP. King was'called 'upon to come lo Porlsmoulh. Near Island Park he was met by Special Constables Frederick Holman, Walter Brinkman, Ldward Ruggles ar.d Jacob Marz, and here he was given the necessary papers and information. The party went to a cot- tag" known as the Florence Villa Club, 'which then appeared to be occupied. They knocked upon the door and were admitted.

At first little attention was given them, until suddenly cried oul that here was the sheriff. Ihe place was in full running order, with a new roulette wheel and its accompaniments and these were taken to Newport by the sheriff, with a large sum of money. Eight men were found the cottage and these were taken to Newport, bat released after all had guarantee" to be present at court, when the time shall come for trial. One man upon hearing who the visitors were caught up the money and ran upstairs, but Constable Holman captured him De- The a i for the members and their families of Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection next Friday night will consist of a dinner to be served at 7 o'cldcl: sharp. Concert by the Double Quartet of the Scottish Rite of Fall Rivor.

Cards and dancing. the Newporters who are in ready to lend his. aid at all times to its 1 or the inaugural ceremo development along the proper niesare Hon. Patrick J. Murphy, Judge He wuttie of the fathers of the pres- Morlimer A and City Ser- ent city charier, and is one of the active Reant Mumford.

The on Thames street, long appreciated, Rock. but 0)6 price is still Mgh. Mayor William MacLeod was visitor at the State, House on Wednesday attending the tearing 'before the Judiciary Committee of on the lawfixing a standard for gas supply. to a motor-cycle Newport h'Ed scarcity of sugar for Kalph Wuod, sontil Mr. tnd few day's 'tKs week and all deafen MW.

Ralph Wood of this tity, has gone I were obliged to limit their customers to Canada to join a regiment being re- The local Board of Health ttj iraaiedizte, needs. Several ship- ca jted theje for service in France, He about for a competent bacteriologist to relieved the situation in a I hopes to be take charge of that jwrt'ion of the 1 1 board's work in this city. Miss Carolirl'e Weed, who has filled 1 that position for some months, has tendered her resignation and has returned to her homeSn Plaltsburg, ti. Y. It is understood that she is to be married soon.

rage system for the city. iatc at Assignee's sale today. Consid- act for the as8istsr.ee of his fellowman is ldng taken in waj the opening of a Home for Conv'a- lescents at one of his cottages on Wash- fore'he could escape ington street. His many friends hope Ur K. Bryer of New York Mr.

Benjamin G. Oman of New York spent Sunday with his sister, Miss 'Cent-Sunday with relatives in this city. Eliiabelli fStyrr, in this'city. more birthdays. Rev.

Nathaniel A. Marriott, D. able to sit up. corps. Colonel Ar.cireV K.

McMahon is able has accepted a call to be out after having been confined lo i to his house Tor several weeks as the result of being struck by an automobile. Governor and Mrs. Livingston Beeckmar, and the Governor's staff left for Washington on Friday to part in the inaugural ceremonies on Monday, operating in this cottage and in several 1 others for some time, and that they had i him housed for several weeks. He is i the officers at this time. Church of this city and will enter upon his new duties at once.

The church has been without a settled pastor since Rev. he after his Hosp.uL the A corporation, capitalized at one mil. has been formed for the erecting great summer Middletown end of Easton's Stock is being offered for sale been without a settled pastor since Rev. re sufferine in Newport, and it will be interesting Jeter resigned lastfall after a pas- Mr. Frank M.

torate of forty-one dunng which om a spr-u he had built the church up wonderfully. I him to his home..