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THZ NZWFOET MERCURY AND WEEKLY NEWS FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1937 PAGE THRBE jjORE MAN LOST YACHT NEAR HERE Graham Ober, Falls Win Flying Cloud I Lurch In Heavy Seas I'ltch- LiliDil Soclallta Over Uoanl During Night Graham Ober, of was lost at sea off i a at 1 o'clock Saturday Flying Ihc sloop I "til" of Falmouth and en- Gitison Island. Ober, of a prominent Balti- was carried off the ALFRED S. WARD DIES FROM HEART AFFECTION Torpedo Station Employe Stricken After Leaving Red Men's Banquet Alfred S. Ward, a joiner employed at the Torpedo Station, died Holiday evening shortly after at tending the Red Men's banquet a the Hotel-Viking. Accompanied by Leland II.

Holt, he was driving home by way of Kay street when Jie. complained of feeling ill, Mr Holt suggested that they call upon Dr. William A. Stoops, whos home was nearby, but Mr. War said that felt well enough continue.

A block beyond, he los control of bis automobile whic crashed into a lamp post at the cor nor of Marin street. Mr. Holt took Sir. Ward to th Newport Hospital, where the lattc NDREW J. KANE DIES (TRINITY CHURCH TO HAVE a'sudden lurch of the seas.

kr owl edge of the fatality the Kly- the harbor iji-jrday when came into fag at half mast, indl- at sea. Two pass- Icon! the craft came ashore lJr-5 Manchester's wharf. IxTtcday, they were giving llo'the customs official, and they gave details customs official, and Jio'jch with Mr. and cv.X'jur G. Ober, parents of man, as well as with by long distance.

Ijy of Ober was not rccov- was said, although some a spent in search in the ciouJ is a cutter yacht of Vr.d is owned by Donald H. of Townson, Md. of the crew said was leaning over the aide deck securing a lee back- all a lurch of the ship threw -i'lhe water. Life preservers IviiJ over and flares used, of him could be found. it the time was very rough was a stiff breeze blowing.

happened about 10 of Block Island. ire eight men on the boat Itbe master. was attended by Dr. Stoops and James C. Callahan, but he died short time from an affection of th heart.

Mr. Ward was born In illddl town 52 years ago, and had bee employed at the Torpedo Station fo a long time. He lived at 113 Gibba avenue. He was a member of Wee at Shassitt Tribe of Red Men an of St, John's Lodge of Masons. Ho leaves his wife, Mrs.

Bertha O. Ward. AFTER LONG ILLNESS Retired Fireman Served 43 Years in Department Vns Well Known liasofoall Player 50 Years Ago; Was Member of Old Pacifies SPECIAL FIRE ALARM BOX New Sprinkler System to be Connected With City Network tic? ir.d jr.cel or if in til TtlF osc: I ill! A W. BORDEN FRIDAY lister of Mrs. A.

B. of This City; Burial I in West Koxbury Err.ma Clarine Borden, the late A. W. Borden Friday at the home of and daughter ist ar.d Mrs. William A i Powel avenue.

She leaves Klhters, Mrs of West Roxbury, je High of Berkeley. Walter Toy of Ridge. and Mrs. Riley of fc two sons, A. Ross Bor- f.

Roslindale, and Is-rdcn ot Randolph, Mrs A. B. Coggc- V.fevport. I taeral was held from of her daughter, Mrs. IT.

West Roxbury, Sunday AUSTIN G. FOX, RETIRED NEW YORK LAWYER, DEAD Prominent Member of Bar Succumbs At His Home In Wickford Austen G. Fox a retired New York lawyer, died Saturday evening at his home, Cocumcusso Farm, Wickford, in his eightieth year. A prominent member of the New York bar, ho had served on numerous committees investigating graft in the New York police department at the turn of the century, prosecuting the cases before the Lcxow committee, having been retained as special district attorney. He was a nominee of the Citizens' Union for district attorney of New York city, but on other occasions refused offers to be a candidate for public ufficc and i-ejccted opportunities to be appointed to the bench.

He also turned 'down lenta- livc advances to be a member of President Woodrow Wilson's Cabinet. retired from active practice in 192!) and had since lived in Wick- Andrew J. Kane, a retired fireman, died at his home on Pope street Monday morning after a long Illness. He was retired nearly two years ago, after 43 years in the department. He was appointed a call man on Steamer 7 in July, 1892, appointed to the permanent force, December 30, 1903, as a spare driver, and later assigned to Combination 2 when It replaced the old Hoso 6 on lower Thames street.

After Ihc reorganization, he served at both Stations 2 and 3, being retired from the latter station August 8, 1935. He was born In Newport November 3, 1SC7, a son of Qucntin and Agnes Kane, both of whom were natives of Scotland. He was a base ball player of much merit 50 years ago, playing first on the St. Mary's School team and then as a member of the old Pacifies, on which were Joseph Schneider and James A. Dunphy.

Mr. Kane played second base. Later he played with the Wickfords of the state league and with the Fall Rivers in the New England League. He leaves two sons, Andrew J. Kane, a machinist at the Tor- In order more thoroughly to protect Trinity Church from fire hazard, the sprinkler system that was installed in the edifice will be linked with the fire alarm network of the city, and a special fire alarm box will be installed in tlv vestibule.

At a recent meeting of the vcs try of the church, it wa an nounced today, It was decided make the connection with the clt system, and money was appropri ated for the box. The installatio will done wilh the co-operatio of Chief Joseph S. Lawlon an Chief Electrician Willam Graffan of the fire department. Church officials said that th linking of the two systems woul protect the church In case of fir and also from water damage from any cause the sprinkler sy. tern should be turned on withou any blaze, as lhat would aut matlcally bring Ihe apparatus.

MUSIC CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL RECITAL, MEETIN Musical Program And Supp At Hotel Viking EWPORTERS TAKE PART IN PEMBROKE MASQUE ne Middletown Girl Also In- eluded in Outdoor Pageant Saturday POMONA GRANGE MEETING HELD IN JAMESTOWN Several Newport girls mscshsccc Middletown took part In ic Sophomore masque, the last nd 1 Important event of the nmial May Day program, tradi- ional 'iitdcor pagea at Pcm- rohe In Brown University afternoon at the new Pern roke College athletic field. The X'cwpori girls who took part vcre the Misses Polly Lavln, Phyllis laydock and Vary Veach. The iliddletown girl is Miss Betty The masque, written and produced by the Sophomores, is being directed by Otto A-snormann, Boston dancing instructor. The masque presents scenes of modern life. Miss Louison took part in the political scene, Hiss Veach in the religious and political scene, and Miss Haydock in the political scone.

Miss Lavin was on the props and staging committee. Miss Veach was also a member of the dance committee. Newport County Members Are Guests Ol Conanicut Annual Memorial Service Con- dueled; llusincsi Session and Entertainment Held The May meeting of Newpor County Pomona Grange was belt with Conanicut Grange Jame.rtown Worthy Master John F. Johnstov SEA BASS REPORTED SEEN IN LARGE SCHOOLS Local Fishermen Land About 27,000 Pounds; Other Catches Plentiful For the first time In 35 ytirs according to men along ihe water' front, sea bass are running in large schools off Newport, and are being caught in big quantities. Today Nomad, (he fishing boal of Ernest and, Lester Coggeshall.

came into her pier at the foot of Swan avenue with 50 barrels of sea, bass, and Tuesday the samf craft returned to port with a haul of 40 barrels of the same fish. According to fishermen, there are about 300 pounds to a barrel making a total catch of some YACHT RACES HERE FACE POSSIBLE POSTPONEMENT Unconfirmed Reports Point to Probable Move JUshap, Ielay, Given as Factors; V. Yach Club Says Xo Decision Itcatlied RED MEN ENTERTAIN IN MASONIC HALL pclo Station, and Walter Kane, employed by the Newport Electric Corporation, anil two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Devereaux and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan.

Mrs. Helen McGurley Itc-Eleded I'res'ilenl; Tin: Kcv. 11. Speaks Present Program in Connec- tion With Golden Juhilee Celebration Will End This Evening ford. He was a member of the Carnegie Peace Foundation.

He was a contemporary and personal friend of the late Elihu Root and Joseph H. Choate, the last of that trio of jurists to die. Mr. Fox came from an old Quaker family, was born in New York and prepared for Harvard in the private school which the late Kev. John O'Choules conducted for many years in Newport.

He is quoted as saying that there are only two islands fit to live on, Manhattan and Newport. FliXF.HAI, OF MRS. WILLIAM FKAXKLI.Y IIFABKELI. BURIED honors were given last 113 the late Chief Boat- a John J. Farcell, who the United States ly wars.

The funeral took his home on Farewell 5 St. Joseph's Church, where of requiem was celebrated Raymond Murphy. Burin St. Columba's cemetery, tie Rev. John McLaugh- ll the committal service.

A tytl from the Naval Train- l-on fired a salute over the f-i 3 bugler sounded "Taps." were Charles Beattie, O'Brien, John Coffey, Ciarke, William Smith and llUary. WILLIAM A. O'NEILL DIES I NEW YORK CITY Former NewporterHail Been Employed As Chauffeur For Late Dr. W. T.

Bull William A. O'Neill, a former Newport resident, died Saturday at his home in the Bronx, New York city, after a two months' illness. He was a son of Mrs. Anna Gorman O'Neill and the late Michael O'Neill. He had been employed as a chauffeur for the late Dr.

William T. Bull. His wife, who was formerly Miss Josephine M. Husscy of this 'city, died last December, He leaves a son, Eugene O'Neill; a daughter, Miss Janet O'Neill and two sisters, Mrs. John J.

Collins of this city and Mrs. Harry Langford of New York. The funeral took place Tuesday morning from his home, Kdgewaler Park, the Bronx. Bur- Witli KxcmiilHIcatlon Of Chief's Degree Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Clifton Franklin, wife of William Franklin of 110 Second street, were held Saturday at the Hambly Funeral Home, the Rev.

Livingston H. Lomas, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, officiated. The bearers were Harold P. Arnold, George Battene, Thomas Knott and Milton Bencc. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral and sent flowers.

Interment was in Middletown Corners cemetery. wa cemetery. in the Gate of Heaven J1RS. JO1LV DEAD Four The annual supper, recital anil business meeting of the Music Club of Newport was held Tuesday even- in" at the Hotel Viking. The president, Mrs.

Helen McGurley, was presented with a bouquet as she presided at the supper. The cr of the evening was the Livingston Lomas, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, whose topic was "The Lost Art or Compliment." The musical program opened with a group of vocal trios, the singers being Mrs. Doris B. John- Eson, Mrs. Frank S.

Hale and Mrs. Helen Olivea. They sang the Brahms "Lullaby" and MacDowell's -To a Wild Rose." Piano solos were played by Mrs. Adelson, her selections being Waltz in minor, Chopin; "Island Spell" by Ireland; and in response to a heavy encore, a Waltz by Livitsky. Alfred Swin- len sang "None but the Lonely Heart," by Tschaikowsky, and Floral Dance." Heavy applause brought as an encore the lovely old air.

"Drink to Me only with Thine Eyes." Mrs. Frank Prckham was the accompanist. At the business session, it was reported that many members had added to the club and that an average of 70 had attended the meetings. Amendments to the constitution and by-laws, considered at a previous meeting were adopted Mrs McGurley was re-elected pres ident. The full list of officers elected MRS.

ELBIX HAUIILN'O DEAD c. siLVESim BURIED of 'Mrs. Louise Sil- T-' ol the late. Giovanni Sils held Saturday in St. l-i's Church, the Rev.

Joseph pastor, celebrating 'the mass, with Father cf tho Carmelites deacon Rev. J. J. Tully of St. nb-deacon.

Interment was Coiumba's cemetery with I Coleman, conducting the service. The bearers Silvcslri, Steve DiMarzo, -auster, Alexander Bruno and Alphonse Mrs. Catherine (Sullivan) Hartung, wife of Elbin Harding, died Saturday at Gales Ferry, Conn. She. was a daughter of the late Julia (Bickcl) Sullivan, of this city, and a graduate of St.

Joseph's High School. Surviving are her husband ir.d four children, and two sisters, Mrs. Edith R. Roll of Brooklyn, N. and Mrs.

B. L. Couch of Richmond Hill, Long Island. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in St. Mary's Church, New London, Conn.

Mrs. Man' Owen Kelly, wife John Kelly, died at her home in Lawrence, Long, Island, this morn ing. She was a daughter of Mrs Mary Gallagher Owen and the lat John A. Owen of this city. Sh leaves her mother and busbant a brother, John P.

Owen Brooklyn; a sister, Mrs. Andrcv Edward of this city and two daughters. Miss Vivian Kelly and Mrs. George Gronman of Lawrence. The body will be brought to Newport Thursday and the funeral will be held later this week.

Continuing its goiden anniversary celebration. Wecnai Shassit Tribe, Improved Onler of Red ilcn, held a "Ladies Night" in Masonic hall Tuesday evening, sacnem Tracy ii. Chapman extended a welcome to the guests and reviewed the history of the local organization and told of its ritualistic work. He also Uianhcd Ihc anniversary committees for their activities. At midnight, the festivities were halted during several minutes ot silence in tribute to departed members.

A professional entertainment wun Ross Wyso as master of ceremonies included Aballo a comedy magician; Irene and Silvia Millc in a sister dance act; Jennie Raffa. dancing violinist; Bob DeBoros and Sam Shir, tramp comedians; and the iing Quartet from Dick McGinlcy'B orchestra which played for the jencral dancing which included a lumber of old fashioned numbers. presiding. At the afternoon session, the a nual memorial service was conducted by the chaplain, Mrs. Florcnci M.

Sutcllffe. The charter was draped and exercises were conducted In memory of Warren It. Sherman of Portsmouth, a charter member of Pomona and twict its worthy master, who was given a Life Honorary Membership. Mrs. John F.

Johnston, the worthy iecl- urer, was the soloist. Mrs. Clifton E. Bradley, the Conanicut pianisl, was the accompanist at the sessions. Mrs.

Sutcliffe was assisted by the worthy master, and bj Mrs. Johnston, who sang "When I Come to the End of the Road," an "Have thine own way Lord." The twenty third Psalm preceded the placing of flowers upon the aUar as the names of deceased members were called by Mrs. Ruth Mangan the secretary, Samuel Booth Aquidneck, Middletown, Macy Grin neil of Nanaquaket, Tiverton, am Warren Sherman of Portsmouth Grange. Mrs. Elisha A.

Peckhain of Mid dletown, chairman of the commit tee on education, gave a report the recent Child Health Day meet ing at Providence. Mr. Mangan chairman of the annual danc committee, reported progress. 000 pounds of sea bass. Fish of all kinds art plentiful ow, ng fishermen say, and are find- a gcod market.

Mackerel are triking in large numbers and ther fish are being caught In uantities not only by the profes- ional but also by amateur fisher- FALL RIVER ORCHESTRA CLUB GIVES CONCERT Ray Groff Directs Program at Portsmouth Priory; Guests Tendered Reception Ray Groff, of this city, director of the Fall River Orchestra Club, brought more than 50 artists of organization and Miss Marie Prevost. Boston pianist, to Portsmouth Priory Tuesday night, where they presented a concert. Harry H. Hobbs, assistant headmaster, had charge of the arrangements. Afterwards the school tendered a reception and supper to members of the orchestra.

Father Prior Diman wa unable to As Pomona is desirous oi put- ting on the fifth degree in full form June 22, Worthy Master Albert O. Earle of Tivcrlon. reported that 12 candidates were awaiting inilialion, Worthy Master Harry Locke of Jamestown reported 17 and Pomona received 11 applications. The place of the initiation has not been definitely decided. Reports of Grange programs included "Hobby Kites," Maypole attend because of a severe cold which kept him confined to his room.

i The interpretations of the various numbers which the orchestra presented were enthusiastically received. It is seldom that such a large orchestra is heard in this vicinity. Some of the compositions of Dvorak and Rossini were on the program and were well received. Dvorak not so very ago was head of the National Conservatory of Music of America, and his New The committee, Clarence Spooner, which Earl included Palmer, Festivals, Mothers' May basket Nights. Stale parties, Officers' N.

B. DH.LOX, DEAD LOCAL LOBSTERMEN WOULD BENEFIT BY BILL White Measure, If Passed, Would Stop Much of Importation from Canada nr.xxisTox RITES I'-'' of requiem was celc- in St. Mary's fcr Thomas Dcnniston, son I -'e George ar.d Catherine IJfciston, by the Rev. An- Cotter, assistant pastor. was in the family plot in cemetery, with commit- Tully.

The bearers -i? C. Conroy, James Card, Sanahan, Cornelius Sulli- I-a Carr and Frank Milling. OP MRS. HARRIKT B. TH.LKV been received of the Mrs.

Harriet B. Tilley, Benjamin Sl FranCisco. Mrs. Tilley resident of James J--- several years, owning Shorcby Hill. Shi (c daughters.

Pl "IH.ISHER BEAT) A- Chapman. 62, well last Friday. Ho wa i cr of the Providcnc and was promincn and ilical cricles I He was Went -RtfJblican state organiza its publicity i Local lobstcrmcn are following he course of a bill introduced by enator Wallace H. White. Rc- ublican, in the committee on ommcrce, which, if passed, would top much of the importation of obsters from Canada.

The only nes permitted In interstate ship- or importation into or cx- Tortation from foreign countries vould be those measuring more han inche and less than nches from the cycsockcl lo the ear end of Uie body shell. Under a reciprocal trade ngrce- ncnt with Canada, the United States permits the Importation of obsters of all sizes, even "shorts," from that country. The measurement prescribed in the White bill vary somewhat from those on va ious states, but, Senator White believes, it coincides with most of Nicholas Eugene Dillon, 12, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas E.

Dillon, died last Friday at his home, 3 Park st. He had been ill with a rare ailment the past four years, during which he was given treatments by experts, in addition to care by local physicians. The boy's father is local manager of the Standard Oil Company, and his mother is the former Miss Alice Johnson of this city. The funeral took place Monday morning from his home on Park street to St. Joseph's Church.

A mass of requiem was celebrated by follows: President--Mrs. -Helen McGur ley. 'Vice President---Mrs. Jerome De Wallls. Treasurer--Roy Anderson.

Corresponding Secretary--Mrs. Curroll W. J. Ball. Recording Secretary--Mrs.

Wilfred Barter. Executive Committee--Miss Tennant, Mrs. Frederick O. Johnsson, Mrs. Frank Pcckham, Mrs.

John Sicgrisl, Miss Mac Stcnhouse. The second vice president, who is also junior councillor, was not cho' son, as no one bad been found to take this position. GEORGE F. WARD NAMED GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN Newporter Elected at Grand Lodge of Masons Annual Meeting in Providence Henry Williams, Earl Byrnes and James Chapman, served refreshments during intermission. An announcement of the exemplification of the Chiefs' Degree, this evening, was made by the sachem.

The team will include Joseph Brown as prophet; Edward Ball as sachem; William Craig as senior sagamore; Seddie Williams, as junior saga- more; William Henderson, as first sannap; Earl J. Palmer as second sannap; Robert Mclntosh as first mystery man; J. Harry Brown as second mystery man; Janus Luth, John Brandt. Albeit Viehl and Willard Pike as warriors, and Frank Hale. Frank Coggcshall, Frank Peabody and Fred Watson as braves.

VIOLATION OF MOTOR LAWS SHOW INCREASE State Police Report Rate is 43 Per Cent Greater Than First Four Months of 1936 MASONIC AWOINTMEXTS At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Rhode Island. Grand Master Chester Aldric'n announced his ap pointmcnts. The Rev. Stanley C. Hughes of St.

Paul's Loclec of this city, was namcJ as associate gram chaplain; J. Harrison Peckham Eureka Lodge, Portsmouth, as grand lecturer; and Winfrcd Mason or St Paul's Lodge assistant grand lecturer for the Seventh district. the Rev. J. J.

McLaughlin and the Uev. Raymond Murphy read the ommittnl at the grave in St. Colum- ja's cemetery. The bearers were Robert Wood, Frank Murphy, Anrew Murphy, Robert Wilson. Bcn- amin Reynolds' and James Wood.

EPISCOPAL DELEGATES ATTEND CONVENTION Group Represented at Annual Diocesan Session in Providence Nights, old fashioned "sings" and competitive nights. Resolutions on Ihe recent death of Warren R. Shcr-1 man were read. ilrs. Elisha A.

Peckham spoke upon the possibilily of having seals printed to aid Ihe state educational aid fund and asked that designs and slogans be presented. Supper was served under the direction of the home economics committee, Mrs. William Gosford, chairman; Mrs. William E. Johnson, Mrs.

George P. Gardner, Mrs. Ernest Littlefield, Mrs. George Simpson a-id Mrs. George W.

Locke. Community singing opened the evening session wilh the address of welcome by the Conanicut Master, Harry R. Locke and the response by the Pomona secretary, Mrs. Mangan, James Stevens Andrews of Fall River, Grange, presented musical numbers, and Arthur C. Kopstad of Aquidneck sang.

A representative from each of the three 4-H Clubs in Jamestown presented, under Carl H. Carey's direction, a skit entitled "Jack Farmer and Mrs. Cook." These members were William Sheehan, Bob Piper and Mrs. Lachance, who also sang, with Mr. Garey, a humorous stunt song.

Piano selections were given by Mrs. Harry Locke and Mrs. Clifton E. Bradley. Mrs.

Elisha A. PcckhRm explained the stage decorations of the "Garden Scene." Mr. Bradley conducted a series of "Rounds," acting as song leader. Miss Thelma, Duffee, teacher of dancing at the Parent Teachers' ensemble. Miss Prevost is Massachusetts and World Symphony -is one of the most popular in modem repertory.

Rossini's "William Tell" i always popular in appeal, and the harmonies were fully brought out by the well-known in other states. Her" playing was applauded enthusiastically, and many encores were Her technique, understanding, ability, skill and appreciation were considered outstanding. SPECIAL COUNCIL SESSION SEEN FOR BEACH DEED (Continued from "age 1) mon creditors would waive At the H7lh annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island of Masons in Providence -Monday, George F. Ward of this cil was elected grand junior warden Past Master Chester W. Aldrich 01 Barney Merry Lodge of was elected most worshipful gran' master.

Others elected were H. Barrows of Providence, deputy grand master; Harold W. Browning of Kingston, grand senior warden: Arthur S. Vaughan of Providence, grand treasurer, and Howard L. McAuslan of Providence, grand secretary.

George F. Ward Is a member ot St. Paul's Lodge of Masons of this city. ANDREW ROBSON LEADS SKEET SHOOT SCORERS The H7th annual diocesan convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church opened Monday evening in the Cathedral of St. John in Providence and continued through today.

The delegates from the local Protestant Episcopal church- follow: Trinity--LcRoy King. Henry C. Wilkinson. Dr. Clarer.ce A.

Carr. Norman Saycr. St. George's--David C. Caesar, William H.

Langlcy. Emmanuel Justice Hugh B. Baker, William H. Clarke, Mrs. Archie J.

Stark, William G. Tay- le-r. Mrs. John T. Allan, an alternate, also attended.

SI. John's--Lars Jacob Anderson. Mrs. Philip E. Crow thcr, Miss Anne B.

Hcnsnaw. High Man at County Rod and Gun Club, HAS 30 Out of Possible 50 Sunday According to data revealed at Slate Police headquarters in Lincoln Monday, reports by the State Police to the state division of motor vehicles of violators of the motor vehicle laws during the first four months of this year were more than 43 per cent greater than in the same period last year. In the same period this year, deaths from automobile accidents on State Police palroled highways were just half the mimbcr of the corresponding period in 1936. Between January 1 and April 30, the State Police notified the motor vehicle division of 13,365 violations compared with "J.336 in that period a year ago. These figures, it was said, do not include minor viola- lions, which State Police do not regard as serious enough to notification cards being sent to the motor vehicle division.

In the first four months ot 1936, there were IB fatalities on highways which the State police patroled. This year during the same months, there were only eight deaths. Two other persons Injured on state highways died this year, but they were, hurt in accidents in the latter part of 1936. The principal causes of motor vehicle accidents this year were speed, Inattention and liquor, the officials stated. Sixty-lour accidents were attributed to speed.

62 to association, gave two ballet dances. Miss Mary Morgan being at the piano. The worthy master having received a letter relative to the report on the re-organization of ihe federal executive departments, detrimental to the Department of Agriculture, immediate action was urged to protect the interests of agriculture. The over lo Ihe letter was turned committee on agriculture. Sumner D.

Hollis, chairman. The committee recommended thifl Pomona go on record as opposed to setting up new departments, and taking out departments from the agricultural division, ar.il this recommendation was unanimously adopted. The secretary was authorized to notify Senators and Congressmen that this Pomona was opposed to any change in the present Department of Agriculture. Explains Deed of Trust There was a long discussion over the fourth clause, that the existing deed of trust be continued five years. Alderman Hanley read a phrase to the effect that the existing deed shall be continued under the same provisions and conditions.

He thought this was ambiguous, and tended to defeat the trustees' purpose. City Solicitor Jeremiah A. Sullivan was called. There was another long discussion. Finally James T.

Kaull of the trustees was reached by telephone to explain just what was their thought in that section. Mr. Kaull said another new or an amended deed ot trust should passed, he thought. He preferred a discharge cancellation of the present deed and incorporate what was wanted in the old deed with the new plan. At the end of fiv years, It was explained, the trustees could either turn the property back to the Beach Association or come i' and request a further deed of trust Alderman Cottrell moved tha the section be approved and recorr.

mended to the council. Alderma Martin said there a "clamorin demand'' for improvements at the Beach that can't be met by the trustees. He spoke of the roller coaster and other leased property. While reports from several sources today were that there may be a postponement in the first of the preliminary races among the prospective cup defenders from May 29 to June 12, the main office of the New York Yacht Club In New York city informed the Daily News that no decision bad yet been reached. The mishap to Harold S.

Vanderbllt's yacht Ranger, which was dismasted en- route from Bath, Maine, io this city, and the delay In outfitting Chandler Kovey's Rainbow were said to be factors In suggested delay. At Herreshoff's in Bristol, where Endeavour II, prospective British challenger, Ranger and Rainbow ire Leing put in condition for rac- it was said by officials that they had not heard of decision to delay the opening race two weeks, but would not be surprised 1( this were done. Exactly what would be dor.e in getting Ranger rea.ly for the preliminary races has not been fully decided by Vandcrbilt, it was said. Rainbow, which defended the America's Cup against Sopwith's Endeavour I in J934, and which Vandcrbilt sold to Commodore Hovey of the Eastern Yacht Club, will be ready to sail In about a week's time, it was announced today at Herreshoff's. Whether a day or two of tuning up would make her ready for the scheduled race May 29 was in doubt, 35 was the question whether Rainbow's old mast could be padded out in time to meet weight requirements and be installed in Ranger.

Stanley Powers, secretary to George Cormack who, is secretary of the New York Yacht Club and a member of the race committee, said by telephone today that any decision to delay would he announced through David Young, superintendent of the local station of the New York Yacht Club, in accordance with the usual practice of that club. The irJormation is mailed to this city, and becomes public when posted on the bulletin board. Riggers went to work in Bristol today to put in racing trim Endeavour II, which may be the sloop Sopwith will select lo make his challenge for the cup, starting July 31. Endeavour II was being stripped of the abbreviated yawl rig. under which she arrived.

Tuesday after a trans-Atlantic crossing. In its place will be stepped the fly 165-foot mast to carry the ritisher's racing canvas. Ex- ected in Bristol shortly is En- eavour unsuccessful challenger three years ago, which is en cute under tow across the At- antic. Sopwith will race them both determine which is the faster. When Endeavour II arrived in I vi.i 4 Jristol Tuesday afternoon, she vas met by an official party that ncluded Louis W.

Cappclli, scc- etary of state; John P. Hartigan, attorney general, acil George C. Mackic. executive secretary to Quinn. W.

Starling Burgess, co-designer of Ranger, said today in Bath, Maine, lhat he liad been informed strike at the Alcoa, plant of the Aluminum Company of America would not affect delivery of material for a new mast for the America's Cup contender, the Associated Press reports. When Ranger lost her lofty 163- foot duralumin mast oil Gloucester last week while being towed from the Bath Iron Works, after her launching, an order for a new mast was placed with the Alcoa plar.t. ORDNANCE MEN FORM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Local of Government Employes Elects Group to Handle Lodge Matters attention and 53 to liquor. High man in the Newport County Rod and Gun Club skcet shoot Sun- day afternoon was Andrew Robson with .1 39 out of a possible 50. Patrick Dcvinc, president, was high man with the 410 guagc.

gun. Second to Robson in ratinp. Devine had a 35. Charles Voigl was third. His record showed a 33.

The other gunners -ind their scores were Perry 32. Roach 31, D. Powell 30, Scott 2S. Silvia 17, Peckham 13. Molden and Lcmcr each and Carey 6.

The club looks for another large lurnout Sunday afternoon of next week when some team competition hoped for. TWO SHIPS TIED IT With the discontinuance of the Providence IJne to N'cw York, steamships Chester W. Chapin and the city of Lowell have been tied up at the docks of the New England steamship company pending further The officers and crews will remain on duty, pending orders from the company. The Lowell is tied np in Frovidcnce while the Chapin, loaded with furniture, mattresses and pillows from her sister SISSON GRANTED CHANGE OF VENUE Warwick Driver in Auto Fatality Wins Petition in Supreme Court An opinion prepared by Judge A. A.

Cupolosto on a petition of Merrill T. SlsJon. 43, for a change of venue from Kent County for re-! trial was granted Tuesday, establishing a precedent in the slate supreme court. Sisson was convicted in April. 1936, of causing the ricalh of Robert G.

Moultoa, 12-year-old Warren Boy Scout, who was run down and fatally Injured by an automobile on Strawberry field road. Hillsgrove, November 15. 1935. The opinion reviewed the action ot Judge Walter Curry of the superior court, in refusing a change of venue. Judge Herbert I.

Carpenter baJ granted Sisvson new trial November 2S. in the grounds that Sisson He said passage of the agreement would defeat the early effect lo recreate the Beach. He called the Beach an eyesore to some points of view, and said r.ow was the time for the city to take it over, and prepare plans for the future. He said the city shouici put It in the condition ii should be In for the enjoyment of the citizens first and take in strangers with what room is left. AWerman Mahan said the change could r.ot be effected in one or two years.

The motion was put and passed with Alderman Martin opposed. The aKiermcn voted to have the city clerk notify the trustees of the action taken. They also voted lo request the chairman of the council to call a meeting as soon as possible. Mayor Wheeler said the contract with the Newport Hospital would be In order for discussion at the meeting Thursday. KOf.F.RS V.

T. A. HAS PAKTY Thirly-ninc tables were in pla at the Rogers High School Parent- Teachers' Association card last Thursday, at the Hotel Vik ing. There were prizes, boxes 01 stationery, for the winners At each table. Ice cream and cake were erved after cards.

Mrs. Laura Lyons was chairman of the parly committee, and the other members Pctcrsen, Mrs. Mrs. John Mrs. Ar thur Sper.cer, Miss Frances Wood Mrs.

Robert S. Hayes. Mrs. John were Mrs. John Harold T.

Lowe ship, was-brought to Newport where had been "tric1 on the unfair bal- S. Allan. Archie Dailcy. Mrs she will remain. Her cargo will be Unm of public opinion before Lawloa ar.d Mrs.

R. placet! in storage. SOing to court." The recently formed local of the American Federation of Govern- icnt Employes at a meeting in 'arpenters' hall Tuesday evening lectcd John Bowley. Samuel Desotnick, Alexander CMenters, Charles Gorden, Henry Silvia, Roland Robrts and Daniel Burke an execu- ivc committee to handle the buoi- less of tho local ar.d to act as a ommittee to handle all matters with the management of the Torpedo Station. The local, which Is to be affilia- ed with the Newport Central Labor Jnlon, the Metal Trades Council and the State Federation of Labor, ncludes helpers, laborers, chauf- 'eurs, upholsterers and allied groups employed at the station.

A member of the National Association at Washington probably will address the local in the near future. HONOR C. H. RICHARDSON AT LEHIGHJJNIVERSITY Newporter Elected To Philosophical Society And Awarded R. 0.

T. C. Medal Carl H. Richardson of this city has been elected to tho Robert W. Blake Honorary Philosophical Society at Lchigh University, Bethlehem.

and has also been awarded a bronze medal for scholarship at the annual R. O. T. C. inspection held there last week.

Richardson was graduated from Rogers High School with honors last June, receiving the Thompson Kholarship.