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wszsi.7 NEWS PRIDAY, JUKE is 34 PAQZ THEEE GENERAL PARKER DIES IN NEW YORK deiired Army Officer Brilliant Record Had suioulh Hesldent Was Holder ot Congressional Medal of Honor, RICHARD H. WHEELER DIES IN MIDDLETOWN Well known Resident Was Employed in This Oity Many Years' as a Butcher General James Parker, V. S. A. (retired), a holder of tho Medal of Honor and a resident of Ports- living at "Grcea Vale S'td Friday lu New York.

Ha had unusually brilliant record in the He served in the Indian Ifrritory th 1876-7, in the Mexican disturbances In Texas in JS7S-9, in the campaign in Colorito In 1870-80, in the Geronimo Apache campaign in Arizona Jn jE55-6, In the Spanish-American ar.d in the Philippines Insurrection In 1898-1901, and with the Ctban army of pacification In 1906-9. He was awarded the Cori- Medal of Honor for dis- gallantry at Vigan, Ptiil- Islands, and was recom- Ejcded for brevets for gallantry in Mateo, Mrvoag and Vigan. He was in command of tbe mo- tiEaation of troops In the I3rowns- vtl( district of Texas in 1916, the first provisional iwtry division at Fort Wilson 1917, commanded and trained the troops in the Department ci Texas from May to August, 317; commanded the 32d division and Michigan and Wiscon- i troops to" February 20, 1918; is on observation duty In JTarce, 1917, 1 in action near Armentieres I St. Quentin, and at Chcmcn Dames, October, 1917. General Parker retired by cperation of law, February 20, ilS, after 42 years service.

In 20 he was advanced on the list of retired officers to the highest raik held by him during the World war, to major general. In August, 1930, he was feltcted national commander of tbe Society the Philippines. General Parker was born in Netv- N. February 20, 1854, son Courttandt and Elizabeth Parker. He attended An- Academy and Rutgers Coie and graduated from the United SUles Military Academy In 1S76.

It married Charlotte M. Condtt of Newark, November 12, 1879, and Ihty celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at "Green Vale Farm" in 1S29. His wife died about a year igo, and lie is survived by two Ki3, Colonel Courtlandt Parker, J. S. miu'tary attache at the American embassy in London, and Commander -James Parker, U.

S. S. (retired). was a member of lie Metropolitan and Army and club of Washington, the Essex club, Newark club fud Ansy and Navy club, of New York "A the Newport Reading Room. He was "marshal of tbe Armistice Diy parade in Newport two years Ibe body of Major General James Parker, U.

S. A. I retired) was bur- ed in St." Mary's churchyard, Ports- r.ctith, with full military honors, Tuesday, following the funeral ser- 'a in New York Monday, at the I'jrch of tbe Heavenly Rest. Mil- honors aso were rendered in York, ranking officers tie army were among the bon- ify pall Troops of the th Infantry escorted the coffin, which was on a mili- caisson, and was followed by a horse, to the station. representative gathering, in" ling officials and friends, was in, i churchyard Wednesday as the arrived from the home, ipany F.

13th Infantry, from Fort Adams, commanded by Qap- S. C. Thompson, "presented as the hearse passed, and the "to the was KtoJ, as the church bell tolled. Richard H. Wheeler, a well known citizen of MJddletown, died Saturday night at his home on West Main road.

He bad not been In the best of health recently, and tho dcatU of his wife, only week ago, Is believed to have hastened hla own. Mr. Wheeler was bora In Newport and spent the early part of his In the city, employed for many years as a butcher with the well nown firm of Slocum fc Bluch, and later for the Company, being, an expert meat cutter. He had made his homo in Middletown for the past 40 years, and for 20 years had engaged in light farming. He had been Interested in town affairs, but had not held public office, He is survived by two sons, Richard H.

Wheeler, and John E. Wheeler of -Newport, and a daughter, Mra Clarissa Champlln of Middletown. The funeral of Richard H. Wheel cr was held Tuesday from his lato residence on West Main roac to St. Joseph's Church, where Rev Edward A.

Hlgney, pastor, offlcla ted at the solemn high mass of re quiem, with Rev. James McCarthy chaplain of the Ccnacle, as deacon and Rev. Leonard J. McAteer sub-deacon. Father McAteer reac the committal at tbe grave in St JOHN ALLAN DIES IN SEVENTY-FIFTH YEAR Was for 25 Years Oity Weigh- er of Highway Department and Well Known in City John tho past 25 years ity weigher of the highway de- Friday morning athlg iome on Dartmouth street, in his seventy-fifth year.

He was born in ewporl, a son of William and Jane Rao Shafpe Allan, and had spent his entire life la this city. He traced his ancestory in direct line to William Simon Newton Allan, whi In the eighteenth, century conducted a grocery storo here and COUNCIL' ADDS $5,000 TO FUND FOR FLEET Appropriates Sum For Enter' tainment Program owned a lino of calling vessels engaged in tbe mercantile trade between Newport and the West Indies. John Allan was one of a large family, which included Sarah Stanton, wife of Philip Caswell, Joseph S. Allan, who was In the tinsmith business here for many years, and W. Russell Allan, who was also in business here and afterwards went to Boston.

All are now dead. Mr. Allan was for many years in charge of the greenhouses at "Rosedale," the. estate Mr. Philip Caswell, his nephew, In Middletown, and when these were removed was employed as a sccdman by the late George A.

Weaver Company, then went to the city yard He was a member of St. John's Lodge Sbassit BOARD GRANTS FOUR MORE LIQUOR LICENSES Approves Class A Applications Despite Alderman Mahan's Opposition 'GOVERNOR PROTESTS AGAINST, NORFOLK WORK tended and the floral offerings were numerous. The bearers were John J. Sullivan, Thomas J. Murphy, Daniel Mahoney, Alexander Frazer, Laurence Goffe, Ralph O'Connell, Quirlno Taddei and William Brown.

PHILIP B. DOWNING DIES IN BOSTON Native Newporter Was Many Years Employed in Boston Custom House of Masons- and Weenat Tribe of Red Men, having Joined the former July 5, 1801, and latter November 25, 1899. He Is survived by his widow, who was Miss Mary Kesson of this city; two sons, William Allan and John S. Allan; four daughters--Mrs. Howard E.

Staats, Mrs. P. J. Sheehan and Miss Frances Allan of this city and Mrs. Isaac Chase.

of Portsmouth. The funeral of John Allan took place Sunday afternoon at his late home on Dartmouth street, Rev. Nelson W. Bryant, rector of St. George's Church, officiating.

The Interment was in the Island cemetery, where Rev. Mr. Bryant read the committal service and the officers of Weenat Shassit Tribe of Red Men conducted the burial ritual of the order. The bearers, members of Weenat Shassit Tribe, were Chester J. Staats, Allan P.

Weaver. Thomas A. Kauli, Janus P. Luth, Engene J. Blomberg and Lewis R.

PovVcr. Philip B. Downing, a native of Newport and for many years an employe of the Boston Custom House, died at the Boston City Hospital Wednesday. He was born In Newport 77 years ago, a son of George T. and Serena L.

Down- Ing. His father was one pf the best known colored men" of his associated- with Charles Sumner, Colonel T. W. Higginson and other leading abolitionists', before Civil war, In the Interest of the abolition of slavery. Tho father was engaged in the hotel and restaurant business in this city, erecting in 1841 a build- Ing on Bellevue avenue.which was destroyed by fire and replaced by.

the present block. Boston, John H. San- Philip, B. Downing was retired 1 Also Seti Asldo Hot as Memorial Park to Lato Alderman J. J.

Martin. The fund for entertainment of the United States fleet when it comes to Newport Ibis summer was swelled Tuesday evening when the Representative Council voted to appropriate 55,000 for uus purpose. The- resolution was passed on motion of Clifton L. Tailman, chairman of the finance committee, and the sum of $20 was also appropriated for electric lights for floats, which placeu at the end of Harrington street, for lanolng purposes. In addition, the Council voted to set aside a plat of land, 40 feet by 38 by 25, at the junction of Carroll and Bateman'ayenues and Old Fort road, as a memorial park to the late Alderman J.

Joseph M. Martin, and to transfer 57,000 from the reserve for federal projects, to be expended on curbing on Wellington avenue, the work tb be done by unemployed labor. The Council also passed an ordinance regulating repairing of automobiles owned by tbe city, stating that the" mechanician In the Department' of Public Works Is charged this duty, except in the case of the automobiles of tbe fire depart mcnt. Urges Grvntcr Hcllcf A communication was receivet from East Providence, enclosing a resolution, urging that the state bear In entirety or In part the un employment relief burden. The res olutlon was passed, on motion Councilman Tailman.

letter was received from Governor Green, relative to the reques 1 of the aldermen and council fo submission of the tax lien question to the supreme court. A communication was recclvei. from tbe aldermen, regarding tran slent traders opening before June 1 with a limited stock, and increasing Four more liquor licenses of the Class A variety were granted Tuesday evening by the Board of Aldermen, sitting as license commissioners, to applicants for retail store permits, aitlvugh Alderman Mahan was consistent in bis opposition to granting licenses 1 to new applicants. He did not oppose the application of the New-port Shop, Casino block, as that store had a Class A license last year but, but he did vote "No" against Increasing the package liquor stores 'o a total of 33. Alderman Hanley took exception the Second Ward member's negative vote against the appllca- lon of John M.

Karas for a store iccnse at Long wharf. "It Is a iuestion as to how many licenses he city is going to grant for Long n-barf" said Mahan. "The city needs the money, doesn't it?" re- oined Hanley. William A. Peckham, as attorney for tile Class A Liquor Dealers' Association, appeared In protest against granting the Fruit Shop Icense, as be had done against previous additional Class A permits, and the matter of the board's position in denying licenses came up again, City Solicitor Sullivan advising that nothing in the law imits the number.

The applications of Charles Sbuser, 146 Bellevuu avenue; John M. Karas, 9 Long wharf, and Domenlco Sauro, 37 Gould street, were taken from the table, and Writes to Roosevelt About Naval Construction it afterwards, avoiding the hlgi Informs President Newport Plant and Scores its Abandonment Has Governor Green has sent to President Rcosevclt a protest against' spending laj-ge euros of money In construction of biiildings at Norfolk, when buildings are available, here in Newport, at the Training Station. Toe governor Informed Uie President that there Ls a big plant, unoccupied, here and abandonment cr the Training Station means a loss of all trainee men in New England, a fe--Ule Beld for enlistments. Duplication of buildings in Norfolk, he said an unnecessary expenditure money, as the Training Station hero can be opened at minimum cost. Tho governor also communi cated with Colonel Louis McHenry Howe oa the matter.

ROGERS HEAD MASTER SUBMITS RESIGNATION Alderman Casey granted, with license en bloc. moved they 'be the Fruit Shop Alderman Mahan objected and so they were taken up, one by one, and granted, the latter voting "No" In the case of each except the Fruit Sbop. Vlctualing-house licenses under the old law were applied for by the Harris Restaurant, 130 Thames and the Ideal Restaurant, 191 Thames street, but as tbe Alcoholic Beverage Commission has ruled that no action may bs taken on applications under the old law, they were laid on the table. JOHN-H. SANBORN, FORMER RESIDENT, DEAD Was Son of Late Dr.

and Mrp. Sanborn, Leaving Newport About 30 Years Ago News hu lyen received of the seven years ago from the position be-had held for many years in the Boston custom house. He claimed to have, been the inventor, in 1BOO, "of the automatic street car switch. He the last of his Immediate family. A brother Thomas Downing, who was for 48 years an employe of the Boston postofflce, died in 1913; a Mrs.

Mark 11. DeMortie, mother of Mrs. Marcus F. Wheatland, died In 1917. and another sister, Mxs.

George Washington, a few years later. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon In Woodlawn Chapel, Everett, and the burial will be In Woodlawn cemetery, other the family are interred. FI1HKRA1, OF Sms. LOUISE A. SCOTT a former resident of Newport.

He was a son of the late Dr. John and Elizabeth Sanbom, his father being for 13 years, from 1593 to 1911, city physician of Newport and a prominent member of Charles E. Lawton Post Grand Army of the Republic: The son was in the employ of the Providence Telephone Company several years, as night operator for a part of tbe time. He left Newport about 30 years ago and was a commercial traveller for the well known wholesale firm of S. S.

Pierce Co. He is survived by his wldovy, daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Moore of this city, a son, living In the West, and two sisters, Mrs. Everett J. Gprton of this city and Mrs.

Mabel Glen of Bellinglon, Wash. His mother died here in 1910, and his father in 1911. alisBr nil Rev William H. Langley, of St. Marys, read the 1 service at the grave, where flag-draped casket rested.

the floral tributes which been.placed there were a num from Newport friends and or- cizations. and following the Ual a final farewell volley was by the troops and last tribute 3 paid with the sounding ol body was brought from Monday evening by Hambly, accompanied members of the family who I attended the service In New ar.d other relatives came Boston this morning. In the ly group were the general's KJiters, Mrs. Ronald T. Lyman "1 Mrs.

Guy Murchle, of Mr. Lyman, James Ccshman and Mrs. Lyman Harder of New York, grandchildren; sister. Mrs. Henry Parkman Senator Henry of Boston, Dr.

Francis Park- bcadroaster of St. Mark's and Mrs. John Homans of War Department was rep- w. the for area commander. Major Gener- Conner.

Major Edward of the 13th Infantry, from Adama represented Lleutcn- Colonel E. E. McCammon, Is away. Among other rep- of the military and present were Brigadier William Ennis, U. S.

Colonel Frank P. KInfr, George Bradley, U. S. I 'retired), national commander t.e Legion of Valor, of which Parker was a member, 1 Commander William A. IMC) U.

S. N. R. I' iv Dllfal of this city was one l'-i, honorary bearers at the fun- PI service In New York. -The funeral of Mrs.

Louise A. Scott, wife of George L. Scott, was solemnized at her late home on Friendship street Friday afternoon, Rev. Nelson W. Bryant, rector of St.

George's Church officiating. In terment was in the Island cemetery, tho bearers being members of the family--George L. Scott, husband; Louis T. Scott, son; William B. Scott, Bowen B.

Scott, Harold L. Scott, Swift N. Long, Mrs. Scott's brother; George C. Scott and Douglass Scott Many beautiful flowers attested the esteem In which the deceased was held in the community.

DEATH OF MRS. EMBIJNE (BURKE) ELDRIDGE OF PORTSMOUTH! Mrs. Emcline (Burxe) Hldridge, widow' of John- M. Eidridge, died Monday night at her home on Bristol Ferry road. Her- husband died less than two weeks ago.

Mra. Ei- dridge was born In Providence eighty years ago, a daughter of the late William C. and Elizabeth Burke. She was well known in Porsmouth, having been superintendent of schools for several years, and conducted dancing classes In Providence, 'riverton and Ports- license fee. It was to committee on ordinances.

Several resolutions Carrying appropriations were passed, including S13Y.26 for the pay of Patrolman C. J. Murphy for one month, 51166.40 for special police for the summer, 5500 for William MacLeod, for appearance before the supreme court in the Goelet tax case. A resolution for payment of 5135 for the Emergency Record Preserving Company, for work on records In the Historical Society, and one for 5289.08 for the March water bills of the school department, were referred back to the committee on city offices A communication from the aldermen, asking for a light on Kay Street Boulevard, was referred" to the committee on lights, as were petitions for a light on Milburn court by Rosanna Domlnues, one on Green lane by Harry Dashoff and others, and one on Vernon avenue by Sarah A. Curtis and others.

The city treasurer was directed to draw on the Touro Trust fund to pay 5299.20 in 5S50 for repairs to Touro street He was also authorized to transfer certain bond balances and the' Council appropriated 530 for the scow Inspection. Treasurer's Iteport The report of lie Sinking Fund Commission was received and referred to the finance committee 'anc the city treasurer's report; which follows, was'approved. General Fund: Receipts Balance May 1, 1934 5145,247.81 WELLESLEY COLLEGE CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Rhode Island Unit Visits 'Whitehall" in Middletown and Enjoy Outing The Rhode Island Wcllesley Club, to the number of about 40, ekl its annual meeting at Whitehall." Bishop Berkelcy'3 xime in, Mlddletowa, Tuesday. The house, garden and adjoining elds were inspected and'a picnic ur.chcon was had at Purgatory. The president, Mrs.

Ralph Barne- eld of Pawtucket, described her rip around tbe world, and Miss W. Hunt of Providence poke of the Wellesley Institute or'Social Progress, which be ield in July. Mrs. Bameficld was elected resident for the ensuing year aid visit paid to the chapel of St. George's School, was much admired.

The visitors came 'rom all parts of the state. ORDERS TO NAVAL OFFICERS. DEATH OF CLARENCE'E. MOTT IN' SPRINGFIELD by Colonel Harvey adjutant general of B-'W Corps area, who acted --Clarence E. formerly of Providence, died In Springfield, Monday morning.

He was born in Portsmouth, November 26 1855, the son of William Penn and Sarah F. Mott, and had made his home in Springfield for the past 15 years. He leaves two Stanley A. of Springfield, with whom he made his home, and William Penn SVott of Boston. FUNERAL OF CATHERINE MO- HCOH Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Catherine MeHugh, from the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs.

Thomas McHugh, on Hammond street, to St. Augustln's Church, this morning. The solemn high mass of requiem waa celebrated by Hcv. George Arcbsm- bault, with Rev. Milton King as deacon and Rev.

Joseph P. Coleman, tho pastor as sub-deacon. Interment was in St Columba's cemetery and the bearers were Patrick H. Dunn. James Sheekey, James Baker, Lawrence Martin, James J.

Dugan and Janies M. Beattle. mouth. She Portsmouth was a member of Library Association, having been on tbe art board of that association. She was also a member of St.

Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, active in the Ladies' -Association of that church, a member of the local Chapter of the Eastern Star and for many years was in charge of the Social Studio at Bristol Ferry, where young people used to gather for dancing lessons, instruction In wood carving and other work. She had co children. DEATH OF MRS. MCNAXEV. Interest on Deposits Tax Ixian Notes 52.1: 170,000.00 Fees, Tuitions, Revenues 5'26361 Poll Taxes and Penalties 138.75 1933 1932 1931 1930 1824 Penalties Total Receipts Taxes 56,776.50 8,721.71 518.00 9.60 4.30 2,696.44 5339,428.00 Mrs.

Catherine McNancy died at her home on Walnut street Wednesday. She had been a resident of Newport about 16 years, having come here from Taunton. She is survived by two brothers, Michael and Florence Donohue, and a sister, Mrs. Delia Crowley, all of Taunton, and a second sister, Mrs. Mary Galyiu of this city.

Mrs. McN'aney was a member of St. Joseph's parish. Expenditures Bonds and Bond Interest 531,410.00 Tax Loan Interest Bills, Payrolls, Contracts 114,958.59 140.573,52 Balance May 31, 1931 51S9.S55.0S Estimated Expenditures For Juno 1931. Bonds and Bind Interest SH.417.5C Bills, Payrolls, Contracts 149,000.00 Total Estimated Expcn- FUNERAL OF BENJAMIN' Dt'NN A service for Benjamin Dunn was conducted from the Hambly Funeral Home to Church this morning at 11:30.

Rev. Harold St. George Burrill, the rector, officiated, and relatives and friends I Leo FUNERAL OF JIBS. SUSAN GOLDEN GRAHAME At the funeral of Mrs. Susan Golden Grahame, wife of AisHirs Grahame, Rev.

Nelson W. Bryant, rector of St. George's Church, officiated at the'Hambly Funeral Home Saturday afternoon. The body has been taken to Waltham, for burial. DEATH OF EDWARD H.

SIAN- GAN IN X. H. Mangan was called to attended And sent flonil tribulef. I Havcrhill, N. evening, The Interment, was in St.

Mary's (because of the sudden death of JUT cemetery South PSrtsmouth. father, Edward H. Maagaa. di lures Appropriations for 1934 Additional Appropriations Receipts which add Tolal Available 5163,417.51 SMOS.427.6 9.560.9i $1,417,955.5 16,765.1 uperlntendent. has placed this iii our hands.

What are you going to about It?" Mr. Gifford asked the jstatua of the PWA, Superintendent Lowe re- xrted approval of the project and valtlng allotment of funds. He later heard that change In "low-man application was necessary; "grant status only," and this was filed. The superintendent read a reply from Washington, with vhlch he has also compiled. He suggested that pressure might be exerted.

Jlr. Shepley did not believe PWA bonds could be sold in to have work ready by September. Mr. Sullivan said some buildings hive attics, but they are unsafe for children. "Newport runs Its schools economically.

Taxpayers care for only 13 per cent of the students. If they took care of all, the tax rate would increase over $5. Superintendent Lowe said that 10 more pupils could be handled in each room at Coddington, caring for 120. Mr, Sullivan recalled pupils at Coggeahall (one room), and the superintendent detailed two rooms, designed to accommodate 36, with 43 and 45 respectively, He continued to cite'possibilltlea for 24 at and none at Carey. Mr.

Sbepley believed the re-modeling of the Thayer the best possibility, as the necessary could be voted by the Council. Chairman Carr said that if the emergency warrants, the board can direct the restoration of the Thayer, and the city must pay the bills, as the state law requires LIST IS Staff and Personnel of Classes Are Announced Rear Admiral Edward O. Kalbfus, Is Due Here Monday. The Naval War College -list for the next academic year, starting July 1, has been completed. Rear Admiral Edward C.

Kalbfus tie new president, will arrive IConday to assum his new duties. Fol: lowing Is the staff, and the personnel of the various classes: Rear Staff Admiral E. C. Kalbfus, educational dren. provision for chil- IContinued from Page 1) time of the Budget curtailment Mr.

Clarke believed that the budget is finally straightened out the expense might be included In the budget. Mr. Green asked the board to notify tie Association in writing of any action, and Chairman Carr agreed and excused the group. The report of the superintendent was read and referred to new business. The report "of Attendance'Officer Ritchie was as follows: To the Honorable, the School Committee: I have the honor to submit the following as my report from May 2, 1934, to June 5, 1934: Number of cases Investigated, 167; number out for illness and other causes, 116; number of cases or truancy "(public 28, parochial 0); number of different children truant, 14; number of disciplinary cases, 18; number of certificates issued, 5.

Truancy by schools--Rogers, 6- Potter VI, Carey VI, IV, Cranston Coggeshall Mumford VIII, Coddington Chairman Conron reported for Rear Admiral Edward C. Kalbfus, who is take over-the duties of president of tbe Naval War College next week, succeeding Rear Admiral Luke McNamee, was Tuesday relieved of the command of the destroyers of the battle force and the United States fleet. His successor is Rear Admiral Arthur J-. Hepburn, who has been in command of tbe Fourth naval district with headquarters at Philadelphia. The Detroit will.be Hear Admiral Hepburn's flagship.

Rear Admiral Clarence L. Kempff has been detached from the command of the navy yard, Portsmouth, N. and in a few days will assume command of tbe battleship division 1 of the bittlo force, relieving Rear Admiral Thomas T. Craven, who will become commandant of the battleships of the United States fleet, with rack of vice admiral. Capain Walter Browne Woodson Tuesday assumed command of cruiser Houston, relieving Captain William Baggaley who will come to the Naval War College.

Captain Woodson was assistant to the judge advocate general of the navy before his latesfassignmeat. The Houston, which has been the flagship of the commander of the Asiatic fTcet. had been assigned to carry President Roosevelt a a visit to Puerto Rico, and possibly to Hawaii. Captain Woodson Is a summer resident of Jamestown. Captain Richard D.

has been detached from duty as supervisor of New York harbor and ordered to bis home, to be relieved of all active, duty. Commander Ellis Lando has been ordered to continue present duties, orders of May 5 having been tbe finance committee, expenditure of 576, 177. D3 for April and May. Mr. Clarke reported that Mr.

Webber of Rogers was tendering his resignation as head master, to lake effect at the end of the current year, Referred, by vote, to the'c'om- mittee on teachers. Janitors, Engineers, Re-Elcctod Mr. Sullivan moved that janitors and engineers, now sen-ing, be reelected. Voted. Salaries were not fixed, owing to the budget difficulties.

Permission was granted for the use of the Rogers building by the United States Civil Service Com mission, Saturday, Jure 30, for the holding of examinations. Mr. Sullivan moved that a vote commendation be extended the po lice for apprehending the boys who committed depredations in certain schools. Voted. No Malicious Jlischief Mr.

Sullivan reported that, foi the first'time in his years of ser vice with the board, no maliciou: mischief has been done to thi buildings 'during the past month He believed the entire credit was due to "the power of the press, which reported his remarks at th last meeting. Mr. Bacneller reported for th Americanization and adult educa tion classes, enumerating th various groups and their work. Mr Clarke believed, Mrs. Mary Calls han should receive a vote of thanks for her work and so moved.

Ap proved. For the committee on text-books and curriculum, Currier rec commended that a course in Ita ian be organized at Rogers cex fall, and that a competitive examln ation for the position of teacher b- held. Mr. MacLeod moved to refe the matter of examination to tb committee on teachers. Mrs.

Currie believed preference should be give Newport teachers, but that the bes should be secured, intspeclivc residence. Mrs. Brown concurred So voted. Mr. Gifford for the committee vocational education, that funds for equipment will at the next meeting.

R. 0. T. C. at Rogers Mr.

Shepley reported for th special committee on R. O. T. detailing a visit to the New Bx Mr. Shepley moved that an Immediate meeting with the Finance ommission of the Representative ouncll be requested, and this so voted.

Mrs. Brown believed something might be done in Washington on he P. W. A Superintendent we reported grants to other R. cities.

Chairman Carr was di- ected to wile the Council. Relative to the amplifier system T. Conron reported progress. Purchasing Supplies The committee un finance, hrough' Mr. Coaron, requested a eview of rulings on out-of-town urchase of supplies.

He cited in- MX. Clarke recalled the intent of le motion, that local concerns were ot to add prices to those of the manufacturers or supply houses, ut were rather to act as agents ecciving the usual agents' fees or discounts from the producers. 'It is bsolutely unnecessary, and beyond iie scope of the ruling, for a local irm to build up on the prices to advantage from tbe city of revoked. Albert Muinsai is 51,434,753.7 Expenditures to date 267.415.57 Balance Unexpended $1.167,335.15 Debt Statement Long Term Bonds Less Staking Fund N'ct Funded -Debt Serial Bor.da Net Bonded Debt $303,000.00 176.7S5.SO S126.2U.70 1.574.000.00 Tax Loan 1B22-I031 1D32 1933 Notcjv S5- Tascs Receivable $550.000.00 47.676.91 151,162.63 S222.970.M 26.1S9.H Abatement Reserve Taxes Receivable, Uss Abatement Reserve $190.770.93 The Council adjourned to the 'call ot the Chair. detached from the Naval Academy and ordered to tbe Escple d'Applica- tion du Genie Maritime, Paris, France, as Instructor, Ensign William T.

Zink is dc- Uched from tbe New Mexico and ordered to communication duty with the commander of the battleships of the battle force. CENACLE GUILD HKIDGF. Thursday evening at 7:45 the St. Ann's Axeoclatioa for married women, one of tho oldest guiVla at the Ccr.acle. will hold a benefit bridge party in tho Cenacle.

The proceeds are to a-vist the convent in the repairing of the Fletcher house, in the Washington Street corner of the garden. This house being much needed for the summer retreats, iU immediate renovation. Li an urgent necessity. Attractive And uniform Individual table prizes hive been dotted, as well the dark horre will be Fcrvcd at the close of the evening. ford unit, a talk at Rogers and tentative enrolment of 267 from tl present undergraduate classes.

Th government will provide uniform and equipment and supervision army officers, if 100 boys ar physically capable of the work ar can manage threo periods of trai ing per week. Tbe committee commended establishment of such unit with a three-year course, ai referred the report and attacti regulations to tho commiueo curriculum. Mr. Sheplty also i dicatdl that a band might be ur forrced by the government, if rolled In such a course. Enrolment Problem Considering the report of Mr.

Shepley suggested moving xational education departments. Mr. Sullivan reported the over- owdlng at Rogers, which Is dls- trous. The superintendent polnt- out that the over-crowding is the northern section of the city, ith the most congestion at Cal- Relative to the P. W.

Mr. project without the government con- fa epley suggested that ork cannot be touched reaking act. Newport." Superintendent Lowe reported hat school departments are en- itled to dealers' rates, under 'the ederal code. Mr, Conron believed the board has done much in its commitments, but hould hese go even further have tubscribed by the proper Tbe superintendent re- xrted the code rulings In detail. Mr.

Conron requested that all contract restrictions withdrawn, during the applications of the codes, the finance committee. Mr. U. S. N.

(president); Cap'tain D' Cooke, U.S. N. (chief of Maff) Captain S. A. Taffinder, U.

(secretary); Lieutenant der J. D. H. Kane, U. S.

(Presidents aide); Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Santschl, Infantry," U. Army; Lieutenant Colonel H. H. Utley, U. S.

M. Captain R. A Dawes. U. S.

Captain G. Wright, U. S. Captain R. a' MacFall, U.

S. Captain Draemel, U. S. Captain Pence, U. S.

Commander J. B. Earle, U. S. Commander M- Deem, U.

S. Commander A. Douglas, U. S. Commander C.

Battle, U. S. Commander I Deyo, U. S. Commander R.

C. Smith, U. S. Commander- H. P.

Le Clair, U. S. Commander W. C. Wlckham, U.

S. Commander B. Hoey, U. S. Lieutenant Co'rnmander W.

F. Love-i- thal, U. S. Lieutenant Commander F. L.

U. S. Lieutenant Commander A. R. Mack, S.

Lieutenant Commander W. Popham, U. S. Lieutenant Kraus, U. .3.

Commander E. B. Nixon, U. S. N.

Advanced Course Rear Admiral W. S. Pye, U. Captain W. N.

Vernou, U. S. Captain R. A. Theobald, U.

Captain BaggaJey, U. S. Captain B. McCandless, U. Commander H.

B. Mecleary TJ Commander A. H. Gray, U. S.

Commander R. King, U. S. Commander H. R.

Heln, U. S. Colonel E. M. Offley! U.

Army, Colonel Miller, M. C. Senior Course Captain c. Blakely, U. S.

N. Captain C. S. Kerrlck, U. S.

Captain J. S. Dowell, U. Captain H. J.

Abbett, U. S. Captin R. S. Edwards, U.

S. Com- mander C. MaCauley, U. S. Commander D.

C. Laizure, S. N. Commander C. E.

Reordan, U. S. Commander C. IL Maddox, U. S.

N. Commander C. A. Lucas, U. S.

Commander M. S. Bennion, U. S. Commander H.

B. Berry, U. S. Commander C. J.

Moore, U. S. Commander U. S. Commander J.

T. Alexander, U. Scott, U. S. Commander R.

S. U. S. Commander- C. B.

Camerer, (MC) U. S. Commacde. M. Hinckley, U.

S. Commander B. Ashe, U. S. Commander IC.

Sowell, U. S. Commar.der O. M. Forster, U.

S. Commander J. L. King-, U. S.

Commander H. Hoogew-erff, U. S. Commander H. M.

Briggs U. S. Commander E. W. Hanson, U.

S. Comman- Clarke moved, removal of such restrictions, and this was voted. Mrs. John Hazel's communication, protesting the- use of the Sheffield School grounds for tie Legion carnival was received. Mr.

Bacheller believed that conditions at least should be regulated, as they are not what they should be ana the grounds are abushed. Judge Baker suggested Terence with the Legion by the Superintendent, Mr. Sullivan be- lievcvl the anticipated enrolment for the next year la correct. Ho spoke of tho Increases at the. TorpeOo Station, would mean more families to be educated.

"This matter is PO serious that we must either have additions to our buiU- ings or rua tbe schools on, part time. Something must be- dor.e 9t c-nce. There a partial solution st Rogers, by putting post' graduates after school hours. The buildings committee as provided In the grant of permission. Miss Alice H- Pearson requested re-icstatement as a teacher in the primary grades and relief from her juties as instructor in music.

Mr. Clarke moved to refer to the committee on teachers. A note of thanks from the Rotary Club, for the use of the Rogers building for its convention, was received. The recommendation of the commercial department at Rogers, for a mimeograph, was referred to the committee on supplies. Scholarship at Rogers A scholarship was olfered for Junior acd Senior students at Rogers, annually, by tie Newport County OestoepMhic Society, for the vanners of a thesis contest to be sponsored by tbe society.

The communication indicated that the De La Salle Academy has accepted s. similar scholarship. Mr. Sullivan moved that tbe offer be accepted and it was voted. Judge Baker suggested a vota of thanks to Mrs.

B-'own, for her recent hixspitality to the board and the faculty at Rogers, and it was apprtived. Mr. Clarke proposed a similar meeting of tie board and the, elerr.er.city teachers. M. Viepley recalled tho ruling on Parent- Tcacheri" meetings.

Mr. Sullivan spoke of conditions at Rogers, where Janitors are compelled to wwk practically every night, reading a long list of engagements. Lowe reported nr.nT^l requests from the Parent- Teachers, foe of buildings, which was granted subject to the regulations. Mr. Gifford declined to believe the Association a recognized school activity of an educational 4 character.

Mr. Clarke suggested pajing for or.e meeting A month, tor a. limited time, during the school year. The superintendent explained that tho Association a replacement ot the old-fashioned "Parents' vsils. Mr.

Clarke moved his sug- and Mr. Sheplcy to fix tlie final hour at 19:30. Voted. Tbe board adjourned, subject, to the call of the chair. der A.

ZImermann, S. Commander R. P. Molten, U. S.

Commander C. L. Best, U. S. Commander R.

D. Spalding, U. S. Major C. Andrus, JL, U.

S. Army, Major iJeslie MacDill, Air Corps, U. S. Army, Major William Nalle, U. S.

Army, Major Thomas J. Camp, U. S. Army, Major Richard F. Cox, CAC, U.

S. Army, Lieutenant Colonel P. H. Torrey, U. S.

M. Lle-'nant Colonel W. D. Smith, U. S.

M. Major O. R. Cauldwell, S. M.

Major S. M. Harrington, U. S. M.

Captain E. F. C. Collier, U. s.

M. Lieutenant Commander G. W. Nelson (CC) U. S.

N. Junior Course Lieutenant Commander L. J. Steche'r, S. N.

Lieutenant Com-" mander J. B. Maher, U. Lieutenant Commcder G. P.

BrewrUr, U. Lieutenant ComraancHr C. W. Hamill, U. Lieutenant Commander L.

S. Fiske, U. S. Lieutenant Commander E. W.

Morris, U. S. Lieutenant Commander B. O. Wells, U.

S. Lieutenant Commander F. Dickey, U. S. Lieutenant Commander C.

B. White, U. S. Lieutenant Commander J. F.

Warris, U. S. Lieutenant Commander R. L. Mitten.

U. S. Lieutenant Commander H. Y. McOown, U.

S. Lieutenant Commander H. S. U. S.

Lieutenant Commander M. R. Greer, U. E. Lieutenant Commander T.

B. FiUpatrick, U. S. Lieutenant Commander Winckier, U. S.

Lieutenant W. Peterson, U. S. Lieutenant C. L.

Andrews, U. S. Lieutenant Thomas -J. Ryan, S. Lieutenant T.

L. Wattles, U. Lieutenant C. F. M.

S. Qutecy, U. S. Lieutenant M. M.

Gcssett, U. S. Lieutenant H. R. Stevens, U.

S. Lieutenant H. D. McIntosh, U. S.

Lieutenant G. E. Palmer, Lieutenant A. J. Robertson, U.

S. Lieutenant E. R. Clirk, U. S.

Lieutenant C. O. Comp, U. S. NT Lieutenant K.

A. Thiesne-, U. S. Lieutenant V. Raines, U.

S. Lieutenant B. H. Wishard, U. S.

Lieutenant A. E. Chapman U. Lieutenant F. McEIroy, U.

S. Lieutenant H. P. Knickerbocker, U. S.

Lleutecant R. U. -S. Lieutenant M. X.

Little, U. S. Lieutenant Peacher, U. S. Lieutenant G.

L. Menocal, TJ. S. Lleutecant I. W.

Trultt, U. S. Lieutenant E. J. Tiernan, U.

S. Lieutenant W. J. Slattery, U. S.

Lieutenant A. Kuapp, U. S. CaptaJa C. A.

Larldn, U. S. M. C. LOCAL BRIEFS --Mrs.

B. A. Bohiislav left Tuesday night for Czecho-SlovaSii, to visit her parents and relatives..