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NEWPORT 'AND WMKtY NEWS JUNE 15, 1934' WILLIAM F. LAHIFF DIES IN NEW YORK former' Newporter Was Proprietor of The Tavern Widely Known as Host To Dumber of Broadway's Cblcl H'HUain F. (Billy) LaHiff, New- ooiter, who became widely known Xork as tbe host lo Broad- chief died Thurs-. in that city. The end came iesjite gallant 'fight for life, included-'six blood AL his bedside were his rfe, Mrs.

Helen A. LaHiff, his is'jehters, Helen and Mary Us soa, William F. LaHlif, MISS MOSKOVITCH DIES AS RESULT ACCIDENT STATE JO ENTERTAIN 300 NAVAL OFFICERS Billy LaHiff, as he was best JOWD, was bom in Ireland, son of join and Margaret Fitzgerald La- If, and came to thle'country when two years old. He attended jewel in this city, 'going as far js the Fourth grade, but educated At 16 he left home or New where ho was. cn- aged'ln the'wine cellar tbe old Vildorf 'Astoria, where he met fa- ou5 personages, and the rltndship of many -which was of tefit to him in later years.

ID 1905, at the age -of 25, he eat into business for himself, and and conducted-several es- jbDshnients before locating Billy iHiff's Tavern, which' became his (si known place and waa a favor- gathering place for many famous, gyres. The lease on one of his armcr establishments he sold for 250,000. Broadway' had countless tjtmls on his generosity. It was FiM that he never refused to donate a charitable Institution, and that bad never'failed to help a friend mi on bis luck. Such famous personages as Jack Derapsey, Tex Rlckard, Al Jolson, Meigian, Lew Cody, Wil- ird Mack, Bert Wheeler, jbr and many others had their fa- orite tables at the Tavern, while Clarke and Barbara Stanwyck sere first noted there and raised stardom.

The funeral was held Saturday it Gt. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, with burial In Woodlawn emetery. In addition to his wife sad children, is survived a James J. LaHiff; sisters, Mrs. Join P.

Collins jnd Miss Bridget LaHiff of this dly, and three brothers, Peter, Michael, and Thomas-LaHiff, Km Peter LaHiff is father cf Carroll, widely known reslion picture actress. Newporter Killed In Fall From Car At Service Station In Atlanta, Ga, Miss Lottie Moskovltch, daughter of-Mr. and Mrs. Philip Moskovitch of this city, wts seriously Injured Saturday morning, and died a few hours later, In a hospital at Atlanta, Ga. Details of the accident were rae'ager, tbe family' receiving a telegram that tbe young woman fell from her car into.a pit at a service station, and sustained major Injuries, kiss MoskoviUh was a graduate of the Rogers-High School and of the School of Business Administration Boston University.

For the few years has been a buyer for Davis Faxson, one- of the larger department stores in Atlanta. Her Edith Moskovitch, dietician at ths Shepherd Stores cafeteria in Providence, received the telegram, snd motored to Newport to the news to her father' and mother. To Hold Dinner Party at Newport Beach June 27 Admiral Bayly Concludes Four-Day Stay And Goes To New York Governor to Bs Guest, Similar Event 'for Scouting Force to Bo Held August 16 MRS. E. A.

LAWTON DIES IN NEW YORK Widow of Francis Lawton, Native of Newport, Will Be Buried Here News has been received of the death, in New York, of Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold (Evans) Lawton, widow of Francis Lawton. She waa 77 years old, and was formerly a resident of Providence. Her husband was a native of Newpo'rt, son at Francis and Isabella Greene (Turner) Lawlon, a graduate of Brown University in 1869, and a practicing In New York for 40 years, years ago Three hundred naval officers and guests will be entertained by the state of Rhode Island at a dinner party to be held at Newporl Bea'cn Wednesday, June 27, as the first big event of the series'which Is being arranged for tht- personne of the United States fleet, while in Newport harbpr. Governor Green in a telephone message to Mayor Sullivan Friday.discussed plans for the dinner party, funds for which will be provided from the slat' appropriation of Governor Green be a guea and speaker at the dinner, and others will Include the member of the stato committee on of the appropriation--Senato William E.

Troy, Senator Harry Bodwell, Representative Walte Curry" and Representative Edmuix A similar entertainment will be held for the officers of the -scouting fleet when trial group arrives in Newport, later in the summer. The date has been set for August 16. En Social Admiral Elr Lewis Bayly, Royal s'avy, concluded a four days' stay lere Thursday evening, anil left for New York on J. P. Morgan's yacht Corsair, which was sent here especially for Oio distinguished British officer, On board were Mr.

Morgan's sou and daughfer-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Junlus Morgan, who greeted Admiral Bayly when be stepped on board. Junlus Morgan served as an ensign under Admiral Bayly at Queenslown, during the World war. Accompanying Admiral Bayly to New York on the Corsair were Admiral William S.

Sims, who arrived from his Boston home, and Rear Admiral Samuel Bryant, with whom Admiral Bayly has been staying the past two days in Jamestown. Admiral Bryant Is on active duty at the Navy Department in Washington Mr. and Mrs. James Olemenl Dunn Of Washington Lease Ledges" For Season and Mrs. James Clemenl Dunn of Washington have leasec "The Ledges," the villa of Mr.

and Mrs. James Denison Sawyer, for the season, 1 through Gustave J. until his death 12 DONOVAN SELECTS ASSISTANTS 5. E. L1TTLEFIELD DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Was Wife of Proprietor of Inn, Jamestown." and Former and Former School Teacher Mrs.

Nellie Baeheiver Llttlefield, fflfe of Edwin Littlefield, proprietor of the Gardner Inn, James- Icwn, died Monday the Sea-port Hospital, where she had a patient a few weeks, hay-' leg been ill for. several months, lirs. LitUefleld was a daughter cf Ihe late Joshua Barrett and Staan (Crabbe) Bacheller, and was torn in Newport. She graduated flora the Rogers High School and tie Women's' College In Brown studied French at the Cmacle Convent, and taught Kool In Newport several years. Siace her marriage, she had devoted her entire time- to the management the Gardner She Is survived by her husband ud a son, Edwin G.

Llttletteld, Jr. A brother, Dudley P. Bachel. 'u, died 12 years ago. DEATH OF SIATTUEW LEARY.

The body of Mrs. Lawton will be brought here for burial in the family plot in Island cemetery, with service in the Belmont Memorial Chapel. MRS. HAlToWElL DIES IN WEST MEDFORD, MASS Member of Wharton Family Which Had Summer Resi- ence on Washington Street News has been received of the death. In Medford, of Sarah Wharton HalloweH, widow of colonel Norwood P.

Hallow-ell, U. She was a member of the Wharton family which' many years ago had a summer residence on Washington street, and is now the rectory of St. John's Church. Her' husband commanded a regiment in tie Union-army during the Civil war, and was active In the underground railway which aided slaves to escape into Canada in the days tie war. Among her grandsons are N.

Penrose -Halloweu, and Alfred HaHoweU, Harvard long-distance runners prominent in recent years. Mrs. Halfowell was 80 years old. DEATH OF UiS. TRACER Newporter Chooses Visiting Priests.Who Will Take Part In First Mass Here Frank C.

Trager, lome on Edgar Jlalthew Joseph Leary died Sat- trday afternoon at his home on Keasant street, after a month'! jUcesa. Ht'was bom In Newport 53 years ago and was employed for many years as bookkeeper for tte late Dennis Shanahan, and istfr at the Torptdo Station and the New England Steamship Company. He Is forvived by widow, Mrs. Rev. John has sc-' lected his assistants at his first solemn high, mass, which will be celebrated at St.

Augustiu's Church June 24; Rev. Edward Donovan, an uncle, of Great Neck, Long Island, will be arch-priest; Rev. Daniel McGowan. a cousin, of White Plains, N. deacon, and an old college friend -and athletic team-mate, Kev.

Joseph Dougherty, sub-deacon. Father Dougherty played a half-back position with Father Donovan at Holy Cross, and also catcher when Father Donovan 'played third base on Ihe famed Holy Cross' base ball team. Rev. X. Downey, S.

who was dean at Holy Crss until transferred to tho mission band recently, will preach the-sermon. Father Donovan.will be ordained next Sunday at Maryknull by -Most Rev. James A. Walsh, superior general. Ke' graduate of tie Carey and John Clarke schools and of the Rogers'HIgh School, and attended Holy Cross College two years He has been assigned teach at Uaryknol! Preparatory College Clark's Summit, Pa.

Mrs. Idella wife of died court at her Saturday. She had been ill about, a week, but'death came very 1 suddenly. Mrs Trager was born in Providence, a member of'a well known New England and had made her home for 53 years in Newport, where she had many friends. She Is survived by her husband, who formerly 'in tie Ice business here; a daughter, Mrs.

Idella and a sister, Mrs. Christopher Jordan of Providence. 1he body will be at Edenbach's Funeral Parlors until tie funeral. At' the funeral of Mrs. Idella Trager, wife of Frank Trager, Tuesday at Edenbach's Funeral Rev.

Harold SL George Burrill, rector of Emmanuel Church, officiated. The burial was in the Island cemetery annex, tie bearers being George W. Heintz, Frank Nolan, Matthw Blake, Samuel Harllen, George Shepley and William B. Barlow. arriago of Miss Janet Snow den to William Sherman Gill' Announced Mrs.

Walter Sherman Dtvidson xiay announced the marriage of er daughter, Miss Janet Snow- en, to William Sherman jisenda, Mexico, last Friday, une 8. Miss Snowden's marriage Don Francisco Caravita, Prince I Elrriagno, was terminted by di- orce three weeks Gill, ho Is identified with business nterests in Hollywood and Los ngeles, is a former husband of anlor Adoree, moton picture act fir. and Mrs, J. Harlin O'Oon- nell of New, York Pinard Cottage No. 2 Vlayor Scores Trustees' For Removing Part of Board Walk Denies That Aid Have Mistaken Idea About Agreements Under Lease- Mr, and Mrs.

J. Harlin O'Connell of New York have leased 'inard Cottage No. 2 for the season, through Gustave J. S. White and will arrive shortly to 6c- upy it.

The jPinard cottages were mrchased some time ago by James O'Connell, and have been pro tared for occupancy. Mrs. larlin O'Conuell is a daughter he late William Carson Kane, and a niece of Grenville Kane. The rental of "The Clews' to Mrs. Jo DEATH OF JfRS.

SHEDDF.N. Loretta Lea'ry; two Stewart and Francis D. a daughter, Miss Loretta K'B Uary, and three brothers, Jeremi- Arthur and Dennis I.eary. Tie funeral of MatthewJ. Leary took place Tuesday from hla residence, i Pleasant street," to 6 S'.

Joseph's Church, where a mass tequiem was celebrated by Rev. "la II. Gilrane, with a large at- at the service and a proton of floral tributes. The burial "a in St. Columba's cemetery, Rev.

Leonard J. McAteer the committal rcrvlce. The ers were Cornelius Sullivan, Morris, Walter Fitzmaurlce. Harvey, James Radcliff Arthur Leary. flj'XERAL OF EJIERLINB ELDRIDGE, PORTSMOUTH.

funeral of Kmerlice Klof Bristol Ferry was held -ay at 2 o'clock at her home Ferry, wheri a large 1 gathered. Rev. Jolin Beau- rector of St. Paul's Enis- Church, officiating. The Wiland There were many pieces.

Interment was In St. Paul's Cemetery beside Mrs. Eldridge was member of the Kings' Daughters Red Cross Society. R.vm;OF jonx F. MAKER F.

Ma'fier, who retired as 1 on the Fall River Mrs. Kate Alden Shedden, who died Friday at her home on Kay street, had been making her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Major Harold R. Bull, United States Infantry, and Mrs. Bull, while Major Bull has been attending the Naval War College. She Is survived by her daughter, Mrs and two sons, George A.

and Join S. Shedden of Chappaqua, The funeral service was held this afternoon, and the body will be taken to Pittsburgh. N. for burial. THREE FUNERALS Rev.

James Green, assistant minister of Trinity Church, off Iciated at tie funeral Tuesday In Kay Chapel of Mrs. Harriet, widow of George.Burklnsbaw. Interment was In the Island cemetery. --The funeral of Amasa Eugene Remington, well known to many BISHOP KEOUGH TO MAKE FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT Will Address and Award Diplomas to St. Joseph's High School Graduates Rt.

Rev. Francis P. Keough, newly consecrated Roman Catholic bish- op of the Providence diocese, will make his first official visit to Newport Sunday afternoon, to ad- oress and award the diplomas to the graduating class at SL Joseph's High school. -Rev. Edward A.

Htg- ney, pastor of St. Joseph's, has received notification from Bishop Keough's office that the latter will be here about 3 o'clock, the graduation exercises to start at 3:30 in St. Joseph's Church. Ordlnarijy the St. Joseph's graduation takes place at a solemn high mass at 11 o'clock, but the time changed to accommodate Bishop ECeough, who Li coming from Manville, where he Is to blew tie new bells, at St.

James' Church. In addition to the graduation, prizes will were Norman Hall, Sowle, Walter Chase Newporters visited the who for years have clambake pavilion he operated at Hlx Bridge, Westport, was held at Central Village, Mass, be distributed. Twenty-eight girls will receive lweiiLy-vigni will ii-xcivt- diplomas from Bishop Keough. In attendance will be the clergy of the city, and the bishop will be accorded the honors due his addition to being given a warm greeting on his first official visit to Newport. NEW DESTROYED TO BE CALLED SHARKEY Name Designated in Memory of lieutenant Sharkey for Outstanding Bravery Mrs.

Mary E. Sharkey of West Mariborough street, widow Lieutenant (junior grade) William J. Sharkey, U. S. has received notification that one of the recently authorized destroyers wil I ho 0r er husband, who Friday, and burial I TMJ Performed an outstanding feat ol cemetery of the Stone Church, near Adamsvllle.

Mr. Remington, whose health had been poor during the winter, was unable to prepare to open his clambake season, as was his annual custom, on Memorial Day. His death occurred Tuesday In a hospital in Fall River. --The funeral of Mrs. Catherine McNaney, widow of Patrick Mc- took place Saturday from her late home on Walnut street, to Church, wiere a.

mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Leona.u J. McAteer. The burial uii me ran rviver ago, after many years of was in St. Columba tne died Wednesday nijht at bearers being Joseph ACKrovo, In Fall River.

He was Vr.own James Reynolds Join herf, and Is survived by Marren, Gordon Hackett and Aiirci. ina. Hackcll. heroism during the war. Lieuten ant Sharkey, who was second Is: command of submarine 0-5 In Oct ober, 1918, discovered tie, Imml nence of danger of explosion on Board the craft, and.

was killed In lie performance of duty. wi'Ji his commanding officer, when the explosion which he was endeavoring to avert occurred. A war-time de stroyer, laid down In 1017. was named In recognition of the ex ploit, and was christened by his widow. This ship, having reached the end of Its usefulness In 1930 was stricken from the active lisl and broken up the next year.

Fol lowinpf the Navy Department's pol Icy. of keeping alive tic nimcs Its heroes, one of the newly auth orlwd destroyers will therefore bc tamed for Lieutenant Sharkey. Inc. It will be Mr. and Mrs.

unn's initial summer here, where hey are well known. Mr. Dunn is In he State Department, with the itle of special assistant to Secre- ary'of State Cordeli Hull and chief of protocol. Mrs. Dunn before her marriage was Miss Mary A.

Armour. Mr. Mrs. Sawyer also plan 'to be here for the summer. "Hopedene" Leased Mr.

and Mrs. Robert H. Young Qf New will Join the summer colony for the first time this season, having' leased "Hopedene." Mrs. E. H.

G. Slater's 'villa on the Cliffs, through Gustave J. S. White, inc. -This residence was occupied the past three seasons by -Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Payne Blngham of New York, who plan lo be abroad much of the summer, Mr, Blngham going to Hungary for the shooting. Rents "Moorland Mr. and Mrs Fowler of Far Hills, N. have leased "Moorland Lodge" from Mr.

and Mrs. James Stewart Cushman, and will arrive soon for their initial season here. Mr Mrs. Cushman will be abroad most of the summer. Mr.

Fowler, who graduated from Columbia in 1006. is well known as a horseman, and is a member of the University, Racquet and Tennis, Essex Fox Hounds, Turf and Field and Colony Clubs in New York. Mrs. Fowler's daughter, Miss Mollle Fiagg, with them. Musicale Date's j3et Mrs.

Lewis A. Armistead, whose musicales last year proved among the season's features, is to have- another series, on Thursday evenings In private residencs. The artists will be from the summer colony, ana tho dates will 'be July 12. 19, a.nd 26 aid August 2, Misses Edith and Maude Wetmore will open "Cha.teau-Sur-Mcr" for oce of 'the concerts, and Mrs. Valter Belknap Jameg for another Lease "The Rooks" Mrs.

Joseph B. Long of New York is added to the many Joln. ing Uie summer colony for the 1 first time this season, having leased "The Rocks," Mrs. Henry Clews '3 villa overlooking Bailey's Mrs. Long was here re- 5 cently, looking at bouses, and 9 was a resident of Chicago until last year.

i VISITED BY A A "LILAC" STORM Lightning, Thunder and Heavy Fall of Rain Passes Over City Sunday Afternoon Late Sunday afternoon the city was visited by what an experienced observer has called the annua! "lilac" storm. It included lightning thunder and a heavy fall of rain and in most instances the last of the lilacs. Emergency gangs from the highway department had to. place warning lights at places where a cave-In from recent sewer work developed. After being notified by slate police that a small motor boat was in distress in the upper bay, between Rocky Point and the Bristol shore the' Price's Neck Coast Guard Station sent its picket boat to the rescue at 8:30, but on arriving at the scene, no trace of the boat could bc found.

-It was presumed that tic boat, said to have been named Dixie had been taken in tow by another. MRS. MOSES TAYLOR GRANTED ABATEMENT Amount Yielded by Internal Revenue Represents Over- Assessment of Estate Tax Mrs. Moses Tavlor has been granted an abatement of 53,925,000 by the Internal Revenue Department, according to an Associated Press despatch from WasMngton The abatement represents an over- assessment of the estate tax, ac cording to the announcement, and Is one of tho largest made by tic a department in recent years. The MOECS Taylor estate, of which the Farmers Lo.in Trust Company ol York Is executor, was large and was of sufficient size for tic slate of Rhode Island to receive ncrfrly in inheritance tax i- when Mr.

Taylor died severs! vears ago. He was listed as a kga resident ftf jffice of Custave J. S. White, toe. Commodore and Mrs.

James at "Beacon Hill House 1 for Season Commodore Arthur Curtlss James indMrs James arrived Saturday on Lheir yacht Aloha from New York spend the season at "Beacon Hill louse" which has been opened, rhey were accompanied by Dr. Lew- 3 Fox Frlssell and Andrew P. Alvord, who will bs week-end guests. Mrs. James will spend her first season here in three years.

Her jrother-in-law and sister, Mr. and iirs. E. Hayward Ferry, are 'open- ng the near-by estate. Mr.

aid Mrs. Ferry's son-in-law and Mr. and Mrs, William DeForest Manice will spend the season at "Vedimar," which they have leased from commodore James. Betty Brooke's Debut lUss Betty Brooke, aa'Jghter of Mr. and Mrs.

George Brooke, will make her debut here this season. She Is returning from. Europe, where she- has been guest of Mr. Beverley Bogert at their London house, to join her' parents, who are at 1 their villa, after a stay at the La Forge. Miss Bogert, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Bogert, will also bo introduced here this as will Miss Hildegarde Graham, daughter of Mrs. Augustine L. Humes At Country Club Princess Miguel de Braganza, Mr. and Nathaniel P.

Hill, Mr. and Mrs. C. Oliver O'Donnell, Mrs. Reginald Norman, Mrs.

Charles Howland Kusse'y. Miss Beatrice Goelet, and Frederick H. Prince, Stuyvesant LeRoy, Howard G. Cushing and William Crosvenor are season registrants at the Country- Club. Miss Graham's Debut Mr.

and Mrs. Augustine L. Humes will give a- dance at tho Clambake Club, Saturday evening, August IS, to introduce Mrs. Humes's daughUr.Misj Hildegarde Graham.whose sister, Miss Valerie Graham, made her debut here two years ago. Lir.

and Mrs. Humes have gone abroad for the early season, and will return later. INFORMATION BOOTH OPENS FOR SEASON Chamber Will Conduct Stand at Two Mils Corner; Newport Receives Wide Publicity Tte Chamber of Commerce information booth at the Two Mile Corner was opened for the season today. It will be open about six weeks longer than lart year, two weeks earlier, and about four weeks later. Richard Callaban and George Landers will be 'T charge.

Tl booth will be closed about the last week In September. The Chamber of Commerce is receiving considerable publicity from various publications. Newport Is mentioned prominently in or.e the Conde- Nast magazines for Jul and several commercial papers Issued by gasoline companies have articles on the attractions listed for this city during tie summer. SHOE RE-BUILDING CODE HOURS ARE EXPLAINED NBA Official States That Shop Opening Provision Has Been Suspended City Clerk W. Norman Sayer Las received from H.

A. Busch, executive assistant la the office of the N'RA compliance director. In Prov dcnce, a response regarding the letter which, tie Board of Aldermen sent as a res-jit of a protest received from the shoe repairers of the city, who sought an extension of hours under the code. Tl letter states that the code prov sions covering hours of opening of a shoe rc-rbullding shop is a practice, and hts been suspended under the orders ot the Prcsiden Regarding the hours of employes, the rule is that no employe shal work in excess of 4S hours a wee or eight hours in any 24 hours, beginning at midnight, except Saturdays and days preceding legal holidays, when they shall work not Mayor Sullivan arid the Board of Aldermen bad.a long discussion, at a special meeting with representatives of the Board of Trustees of Newport Beach Tuesday'after- noon, regard lug the action of the trustees in cutting, off a section of the easterly end of the board walk. The mailer was finally taken under advisement, but not until after a rather heated' debate over various aspects of the beach Besides the mayor and aldermen, those present included Dr.

Seth DeBlols, chairman, John II. Scannevin, H. Lloyd Rooney and James T. Kaull, of the trustees, and Manager Douglas Boyle of the beach. Board Walk Removed The mayor opened the discussion over the beach when he said the trustees caused 70 feet of tha board walk to'be removed.

The dermen had pot been notified no permission had been given spring, wben the new board alk was built, it was unde-'- ood that the eastern section ould be re-built this year, and has 'not been done. Building Inspector William Hars said he tolu Manager Boyle the st under the east section should replaced or rtaken down. He ought -tie walk unsafe. The ayor said the aldermen knew it not in the of condition, ut they gave no permission for WiLCOX EXPECTED Takes Stand In Bribery Case Against Tiverton Official Flarwood Testifies Council I'resldent Said Act Was Like Trading a Horte, LAWRENCE J. WILLIAMS Son ot Mr.

and lire. Thomas H'iUlams, Training Station, Received Degree of Bachelor of Science Last Week. moval. "There each without Board cf cannot made any 1m-. Newport the authority of AJdermen, and It be at to that taking 70 feet 1 the board walk Is not In con- witt the lease," said tha aybr.

Dr. DeBloU said he thought the dermen had a mistaken Idea and le mayor denied this, lie said the dermer. and the trustees agreed ist year- that 1500 feet of Ihe alk should be built new, and the 300 built this year. Dr. JeBlois contended thaf tie alder- icn had granted two years to uild the remainder.

The mayor his understanding was that 2 trustees would supply the naterial and he the unemployed abor, and the remaining section would built'this year. "This board walk question Is "The been plained that be had received the notice very late. motion was made to take the matter under advisement. Alderman Casey suggested a meeting at tho beach Sunday, and when Alderman Mahan questioned the wisdom of this Alderman Casey said he was willing to make a motion than aud there, to have the trustees restore the board walk. The matter was taken under advisement.

Other Beacli JIatters Mr. Kaull asked the co-operation of the aldermen in having the parking section on the north side of the road, facing the Water Works, smoothed out. The mayor said he would like to see this more presentable, 1 and the commissioner of public works was requested to look into the matter. Mr. Kaull also called attention to cars parked on the curb Memorial day, because of the crowd.

With two police officers there, the park ing can be handled perfectly, but last.Sunday there was none, and conditions were bad. The city clerk was requested 'to refer the matter to the chjef of poHce, who the mayor said would undoubtedly The Wllcox case proceeded Tuesday afternoon before Judge Capo- tosto and the jury In the superior court. Senator Troy completed the cross-examination of Lieutenant Robblns. He said Mr. Wileox was under questioning in the attorney general's office about five hours by three The bar- racks where they took him were In Lincoln, about four miles from Providence.

More questions were asked htm there. William A. Needham, member of the Rhode Island bar, testified that he was at the meeting of the Tiverton lown council, sentatlve of the New ot new," said the mayor. lessees have always repre- England pposed to continuance of the xard walk, but the public have ertain rights. The lessees do cot ike competition with tha eastern nd of the beach." Aldermen Casey said the unem- iloyed had straightened the creek.

trustees were expected to jut the board walk back into condition. The mayor asked what the land of the trustees 'was on re- itoring the walk and he arid Dr. )e Blois engaged In" a discussion, ilnally the city clerk was asked produce the lease, arsd brought t. The mayor read sections show- ng that taxes and rent should be laid. He said the rent -had not een paid.

Dr. De Blois admitted his. The mayor asked what rustees Intended lo do. Dr. 3lols said they are acting In good faith, and said receipts last year were less than $40,000.

The mayor said the city is Interested in what the beach will do In the future, not the past. Dr. De Blois said they are willing to gut back Uie 70 feet this year, ancr a new walk next year. They have preserved tte property pretty well, and should be given consideration. Elements have been this past year which have not been encountered in 20 years.

The contour of the beach was completely changed on the east side by storms. Granite or concrete posts would have to be put under tho cast side. Will Replace Walk "Well put back the 300 feet next year. We kr.ow we must pay hack every dollar the Association contracted. I borrowed money to keep the watchman on the job last delegate men to, the beach.

Dr. referred to the darkness of the road near the beach at and a bad accident there last year. He thought there should be several more lights. The mayor suggested a caution sign. Alderman Casey was asked to look Into the question of lights.

Elevator Problem The aldermen received communications from F. S. Payne Company and Scannevin Potter, regarding the City Hall elevator. The forme'r said a mechanic made an inspection last Saturday, and found tie oil was below normal, "preventing full lubrication, the units had expanded and the machine stuck. Tha condition had been corrected and tie machine put in order.

ScanneviQ Potter said the brakes had worked out of adjustment and the heat expanded the brake shoe, the machine stopping. Mr. Scannevin was and said the -machine was Inspected about six weeks ago. Tbe mayor thought it should ba Inspected every month. Mr.

Scanne- vin said -this might happen to any machine being a case or a burned- out bearing was glad nobody had been hurt. He told the mayor more frequeot inspections would be made, and guaranteed such, inspections' as would insure the city a smooth-working machine. Deputy City Clerk Wood was asked to re winter, and this now," added Dr. has been De BMs. paid Mr.

Kull said the same amount of insurance was kept. The. mayor read the' clause in the contract that no Improvements should be made without aldermanic consent. Mr. Kaull said he understood two years had been granted for the additional 300 feet.

The cast end his been undermined, and If a board walk is put in without cement underpinnings there is no telling how long It will list, as the ocean caa sweep right right inicow. The interest of the public Is as well served by leaving conditions as they are. The mayor said the aldermen had always co-operated with the beach, but believed they should receive some consideration from the trustees, especially when substantial alterations are being made. Mr. Kaull pointed out that tie receipts last year were about J30.000.

They paid taxes 51,560 insurance. Monty had to be borrowed to put a watchman on for tbo winter. The sum of 56,000 was spent for board walk materials. Without unemployed labor 56,000 or $7,000 more would have hid to be spent, and he doubted If the walk could hive been constructed witt- ri out unemployed lid. The mayor the beach first intended to build without this aid, and he had suggested It.

Dr. De BMs said this was so. The- trustees are Indebted J17.000. taxes and rent, to tio city. Last season was poor.

There his been a good start this year, and the city Is A preferred creditor. The mayor said the trustees should have attended the meeting at tbe beach last Sunday, and Mr. Ksuil ex- port on the contractor's agreenimt regarding inspections, at the next meeting. xew Car For Chief Chief Lawtoa's new car was outside the building, and after the meeting the aldermen inspected it. At the meeting they approved and ordered paid the bill of George Harris, for the car, for 5902.

Tbe aldermen had planned to go to Woonsockct to make an inspection of the rescue truck of tie fire department there, but this was postponed a week, and they will go June 20. Supervisor of Recreation Leland asked about tbe Fourth of July athletic meet, and whether the A. U. will replace this. There is g(n- rally an appropriation for a children's meet.

He was. referred to Senator Kirby, aid will report at the next meeting. Terminal Company. There strong feeling against granting any' permits for oil storage stations. Captain Jonathan Harwood of the state police testified as to the, meeting November 14.

Present were Mr. Pierce a'nd Lieutenant Robblns. The day before, Attorney General Hartlgan called witness and this meeting was the result. November 24 was another meet- ing, was'; held with, the same, and others present, at which -the four $50 bills were shown and exam- toed. November 28, in the' middle of the evening, witness at an-' other meeting at tie attorney gen- eral's office.

Mr'. Wileox was tiere ar.d was asked how the money came to be paid. Mr. Troy cross-examined. Wit: I ness said Mr.

Simpson was'In and out. For 10 days--from- November 14 to November 24 no member of the state police was active in this matter. The plan made was that, If Mr. Pierce offered the money and It passed to" Wileox, thu state police would'be-there, The money was present, -at this con: 1 but there was no assur- ance that it would bers of tie bills were noted. The entire Tiverton party was under Lieutenant Robins; he and Sergeant -vjA Norman were to wear old, civilian clothes, two troopers to wear over- f' coats over their uniforms, so they could show their uniforms, if neces sary.

If the money, passed, botn Mr. Pierce and Mr. Wileox were be takea to tie attorney gen- i' 1 eral's office, also Simpson. "Did you take out your watch and say to Mr. Wileox: -Til give ii you just" 60 seconds to make a I said: 'It is getting late, I will stay just one minute." 'v It seemed, several times, that Mr.

Wileox was about to say something and witness wa5 iired of. waiting. He told him' If' he had something to say there would be one minute. I Did not bear tie name of Lawton used. Heard no talk about Mr.

Wileox being home to sleep In his own bed. i At tie Lincoln barracks 'Mr. Wileox was questioned about 10 minutes more. It was not 2 A. M.

About midnight Mr. was In telephone connection with his fain- ily. Who were at the ends of the wire witness does not know. Wit- ness thinks he never spoke to any member of the defendant's family. On the morning of November 29.

witness and Lieutenant Rpbbins .1 had a conversation with Mr. Wil- cox, who was asked: "How much, MISS CINQ MARS AND HERBERTSHOCKLEY WED Ceremony Performed at St. Mary's Chnr'cb, Followed by Reception Miss Viola Cinq Mars, daughter of Mrs. Francis Cinq Mars, at o'clock Monday morning became the bride of Herbert Shockley of Orangeburg, S. at a wedding performed by Rev.

Jeremiah W. Bagott, pastor of EL Mary's Church, who also officiated at tie nuptial mass. Mrs. Leo E. Deslandjs of Providence was matron of honor, and Miss Claire Harbeck of Pawtucket, bridesmaid EkJward Cinq Mars, a brother of tha bride, was best msn.Tno bride was gowned in white mousseline cio with a white tulle hat, and a bridal bouqct in Colonial effect.

The matron of honor was in robin's accessories. blue, The with peacb bridesmaid's dress wis of tea rorc shade, with brown accessories. After the- marriage a reception svaa held at "Paratlisi Farm-" for tho immediate families. Mr. and Mrs.

Shockley are for the South on their wedding trip, visit- Ing- his home in South Carolina, and then poir.g to Florida They will return in two weeks. The bride has bcea employed in the time sccticn at tho Torpedo tita- tioa. money did you expect?" He said 51,000, but he was accept anything he could get. It was like tradln a. torse.

'The money was for his "organization" which kept no books. mental recollections. bad only owed Simpson $165. He referred to "the stalwarts" but refused to say who they were or, who wera'- the organization. Wileox kept evading this question a number of times.

He said he had told Pierce the permit would not cost a He had never mentioned money to Mr. pierce. Only Pierce knew the aw of the appointment to- 5200; Wileox said ho' would not have passed the (money if he had known the state police were to be there. Nelson Burke, accountant, next witness for the state, went to the attorney'general's office with $200, and after the bills had been photographed, witness gave them, to Mr-Pierce. Witness Identified those in court as the sajne bills he had received from Mr.

Pierce. He had. beea told to take' the bills to tho attorney general by Mr. Pierce, who is "a substantial client." Mr. Hartigan told him to take tho bills back to.

Mr. Pierce. Witness drew tie money from the bank on his own check, as assistant treasurer of the Pennsylvania. Petroleum Products Company, of which Mr. Pierce Is president.

Photographer George O'Brien of the attorney general's department, took the stand and -identified tho photograph he took of the Mr. was called, but tie court' thought it best not put on 'another witness, It being near the usual of adjourn- men. "Eleven o'clock' 1 was tie order Wednesday morning. CIVIL CASES IN COURT. Several civil matters were set- tied in the district court Tuesday.

In the case of Ben A. Elsman against John S. Cavaca. decision was for plaintiff for 5262.03 and costs, and in the case of Newport Herald against Anthony G. Spira- tos the summary Judgment waa for plaintiff for SI37.S7 and costs.

The case of Armour Co. against Annie. Estner was settled out of. court, and the trespass and eject- ment case of Joseph Ardito against Louis Castouguay resulted in decision for plaintiff possession 'scd costs..