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HOLE NUMBER 10,317 lit REGULATES I TAG, PQPPY DAYS Former to Three, Lat- ter to Four ill IK-ilgnale Dates, Kv- Full Supervision In Out I'rovWwis an ordinance passed b) livsenlAtivc Council il. CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS WARD LINE PROPOSAL Overrides Opposition of Democrats, One Republican Approves Knabling Act and Orders It Sent to General Assembly Vote 13-6 Overriding the opposition of th entire Democratic contingent and VOL. CLXXXII--KO. 40 NEWPORT, R. FRIDAY, MARCH BELGIAN FREIGHTER, FORMER AMERICAN VESSEL.

LEAVES HERE FOR WARJOHB OUNCILMEN URGE ACT TO RAISE $140,000 FUND Direct Resolution to Assembly Be Prepared who broke parly each linos, 'the He present a live Council I Newport, wilh the mayor ing the days and excrcls- and conliol V.aitng tag days as those I is lawful for charitable I lions to solicit funds for lie purposes on thc streets dislribuling emblems or Eoweis, the ordinance say.s soliciting or collection I is prohibited except on I poppy days dcsignalcd. l.ayor shall designate Ihe one in June, one in July I in Seplember, ajid have I'oji and conlrol, receiving such may at its March meeting Tuesday ons, prescribing 11 regulations as 11 1" 0 night approved a 13-ti ion call vote Councilman Vred S. Bacheller bc-ng absent, the report of the non-paitisan commission Uiat had teen appointed to draw un new ward lines. The council approved an accompanying enab- ling act ami ordered It sent to Ihe General Assembly. Councilman llertert Macau- lev led a Democratic attack on tlie proposed ward lines, charging lhat thev were diawn by Harry Hamilton, commissioner of public works, anl that Chairman William A.

1'cckham and Councilman Clifton Taliman. chairman of the finance committee, Seek Passagu Authorizing Citj lo Issue liondi for Various Improvements CANAL TROOPS'LEAVING DATE MAY BE CHANGED Major Brent Arrives at Local Post from Alabama Units Here May Co to Canal Zone Karlier Than rimmed Due lo President's Staml The Representative Council at its March meeting Tuesday evening passed -i resolution directing the city solicitor to prepare and With the arrival jf Major George Brent, Coast Artillery Corps. Tuesday from Opelika, to take command of the Panama Canal Zone detachment of 500 ofli- prcsenl in the Genera! Assembly i ccrs am mc at Fort Adams, and urge passage of an act au- ports were heard that the five bat- th .1. -ty .0 ATSSSf in the sum of for lugh- COUNCIL AUTHORIZES FULL WATER PAYMENT i-t regulations 3:1 ut; ma; man ii lc a kessary for carrying out a rully saw that Ihcy were Liance and properly con- shifted into the Republican conduct of tag days. r0 iignold in the Second Ward L-ritable organizations, the rather than chance defeat by remaining in the Third.

After (he passage of the lution from Councilman Albert in Newport harbor off the Naval Torpedo awaiting registry. Directs City Treasurer to Make Compensation MAJOR EDGAR W. KING ORDERED TO FORT ADAMS To Command Harbor Defenses of Narrngaiisett Bay to Succeed Joils Jinlhropic work for whicl tliartcred, churches ex- Isiibniil to the mayor a lit of receipts and clis- '-Wci provides, shall have lunk'ss it is a recognized Ihnd corporation for a iiiiiuii i i i i i to application and ls silb-commitlee approving lie engaged in charilablc lc war lines report, with Councilman Alfred King, Republican, voting with the Democrats, Chairman Pcckham look occasion lo reply lo charges made by Mr. Mncaiiley, labelling it an "insult" to the commission to say that he had influenced them in any way. (iullcries Filled Thc council chamber and galleries were filled for the first time in a long while with spectators, many of whom had come to the meeting expecting fireworks over the ward linos.

Before thc council session, thc Democratic conncilmcn were seen confcicr.ce in the corridors with Matthew J. Facrber, chairman of Ihe Democratic city committee which had left the question of debating the ward line issue to lh wisdom of the party's councilmcn Opening of the meeting wa. delayed until 8:35 largely bccausi of a long session of the sub-corn mitlee on finance, which had nu mcrous mailers before il, bu once under way Chairman Feck lam proceeilH rapidly with the Passes for one year previous Inplicalion sworn to by a hie officer; and shall not, ction with Ihe lag day, mid solicitors. granted pcrmis- iave. a tag day must file days wilh the mayor a Halemcnt of receipts and of money derived from -iT ft are characterized as il is lawful for Ihe the United Spanish thc American ilhc Veterans of Foreign Ethe Disabled Veterans of and auxil- solicit funds for relief fcsscd families of soldiers, Snarines.

formerly in the service, through scll- lics on the streets. Poppy ordinance provides, may i.n the last Saturday in Ihe Saturdays Day. Foi Jisticc Day as such from year to -the iv.hyor. Idinance took effect on Corporation Kesolutioi That IliifilyinK Isiii- uiico "I Bonds Thc Representative Council a Is March meeting Tuesday cuing directed Cily Treasurer 13ci jamin K. Downing lo pay 53,100 300 in full payment of compensa tion for the properties of the ircrl Water Corporation and tl Newport National Bank, triistc tiiken by the cily under condemnation u'rocccdinj-s to such person or poison), as may be design-lid! by the corjKraliou and Ihe bank lo receive il on receipt of stipulations satisfactory lo counsel for Ihe cily signed by allorneys for nil interestee? parties.

The resolution accompanied another passed by thc council ratify- Major Edgar W. King-, Const Artillery Coips, was ordered Wed ncsday to command the fenses of Narraganselt Hay. will liCJidtniartcrs at Foil Adams, by the War Department. Major King will come here within a few days from Fort Hamilton, N'. to succeed -Major Ephrairn P.

Jolls, who has been commanding- officer since the departure of Coluiiel Salt l-ake SUMMER GARDEN PLAN NED Estates Will be Opened for Civic League Benefit; Baby Clinic Attendance 232 Gardens at various summer estates will le open Tuesday in the summer to benefit the Civic 1 it was announced Tuesday afternoon at the monthly meeting of thill organization with Miss Until 13. Kranklin, chairman, prc- sidiii" The gaiden inspection by the gor.ernl public at various of the laigcr estates has been a feature for several years, and attiact BELGIAN SHIP LEAVES HERE FOR EUROPE Jere Baxter, lo City for duly. Major King, who wns born in South Carolina, was nppoinled second i a in the Co: Artillery shortly after he was graduated from Thc Citadel, mili- many visitors. Fewer, sidewalk, tire appa ral'us taston's Beach Im-l jHovetnent puiposcs. Councilman Herbeu E.

Macauley asked if thi-s included S20.COO for fire apparatus. He said he thoughl the original appropriation for that purpose was $10,000, anil he did not know about a $20,000 allocation. Ville dc Gand Resumes Voy age at Midnight Dcclt Cars" Includes Trucks; lluld Contents Kcinain Somewhat of Mystery issue will be $140,000 and the funds arc for spec-Hi purposes, but none of it can be issued until di- earlier lhan expected. Major Brent succeeds Captain George A. Ford, who organized thc detachment, snd who will return to his command at Fort Hnr.cock shortly.

Lieutenant Colonel Edward 0. Halbert, CoasrArtillcry, who had been ordered from the Philippine. Islands to command at Fort Adams in April, has had his orders revoked. He will go to Jacksonville. as Instructor to Ihc National Guard, under new i orders Issued by the De! partmenl.

Colonel Halbert has been on duly summers here with the C. M. T. C. at Fort Adams.

Major Ephraim P. Jolls, has been commanding the tary school at Charlesto le was promoted lo thc tcmpor- rank of captain in thc World He is a graduate of the battery officers' course of the Coast Artillery School. ing Ills proceedings of the council tho Board of Aldermen and oihei city official relative lo the issuance of the Water Works bonds and the establishment of the Wa tcr Works debt service ratify ing and confirming actions naming, specifically, thc February 1 resolution authorizing Ihe bond docket. I issue, the amending ordinance of Heading of tlie rcirart of tlie i February establishing the debt commissioners, who were James i sen-ice, and the resolution of Fel of July business at hand, and a consid- to be crable number of items that hai! not been expected came up on the IDIRECTOR ATTEND A. MEETING HERE esc Millier Speaks on ii-of Newport Review Chapter COUNCIL ASKS ASSEMBLY TO PERMIT BEACH FENCE Aldermen Hear of Changes Requested in Food Bar mi: Well H.iby Clinic repor ilicv.ved a tolal attendance of 232 tlie month, with three new cases No clinic will be held it was announced.

The attendance at the Swinburne Thc special committee headed by Mrs. Graham M. Adee presented circulars giving Ihe. purpose and aim or the Civic League. Miss Lucy Brownell rcpoitcil on the budget and expenditures- for the first six months.

SUNSET LEAGUE VOTES TO AID BUILDING WORK Slipping out under the cover of darkness shortly after mid- jnight, convened Belgian freighter I Ville de Gand, formerly the American Importer of the Amcri- who since the departure of Colonel Jere Baxter, for duty in Salt Lake City, is continuing in that capacity. Future decision as to commander is being day on her way lo in valers where German submarines in-k end where American vessels ire prohibited, under the neutrally law, to enter. The Ville tie Captain Hans reeled by the council. 1 As Lhe meeting was the last of Ihe present fiscal year, the new budget being scheduled for adoption at the April session, there weie a number of appropriations and transfers of appropriations besides the numerous other items of business up before the council. The various approprialions and transfers proceeded smoolhly wilh one exception, tiansfer of 51,500 from interest on temporary loans and 5572.50 from bond elirenient, a total of nii added to snow removal.

Asks About 0 I understand this is an ad- dilional appropriation?" asked Councilman Macauley. "II is At one time it was believed lha these appropriations were! the five batteries training at Iorl investigated. A committee should! Adams would remain a year or IS tn rWrmiT the COmPletlOU Christian, came Hcvicw, Women's Bcne- met in Franklin evening Miss state field director, as IUU-. Mrs. Ivii F.ivicr, welcomed Miss Jlilliei ie on the work of the or- li mid its policies.

She t'lincc'il that the national Ii will IK held in C.ilifor- i Chicago. thc spring and summer wore deferred to the next i Dr Annie bit of social legislation. She will supreme rnelical eT-i stand no chance in the First Ward I make an official Kvery mother Newport i i B.Kl will re leinlcrcd lc to Governor Vandcrblll BIKI i nc ici.iu.it-u (hc n(w ar Wilnlc(1 OX TOtill Eastern P.hodc Is- Uureau in co-operation and New started from Providence. who arc making thc Mr. and Mrs.

James I West Main road. Mrs Braylon of Gardiner Mary K. Lake of and Mrs. Gcr- of Stafford road 7 W. Thompson, chairman, Charles A.

Hambly, J.lmes P. Ullh. Hugh Murray and J. Henry Crcmin, vas waived. Councilman Macautey said thc had been "very cleverly drawn." He said he congrntu- ated the commissioner of public works for the he drew Ihe lines.

He said three young office holders had liccn excluded. "Yon were very careful to draw the line down Mann avenue so you and Mr. Taliman would pet in the Second Ward," said thr speaker, addressing Mr. Peckham. "The voting in the Third was fretting little too close, so you got into an old haven when thc storm clouds started brcwin; Hits Sliifling of Mrs.

Smith "I'm sorrv for Mrs. Smith," said Mr. Macauley. "She represented the mothers and children in every ruary 20 ratifying and confirming actions of Ihe aldermen in selling the bonds and prescribing Ihe bond form. The council received and re ferrcd.

lo finance committee the of th IJoard of Commissioners to purchase four of Mntl on the northwest side Gives S500 Toward Construction of First Base Stand I rkxird Approves Hill of Con- struction Cnnipuny, Otlicrs mid Orders ray roll I'uiil The Representative Council at its March meeting Tuesday even- Governor Invlled to A Opening of Season May 12; Uogcrs Band Gets into Ihe harbor Monday, when it attracted much allenlion. Wilh the Belgian flag and the word Belgique. painted on her sides, she presented a figure somewhat different from the camouflaged siiips of World War days. Captain Christian said his entrj inlo Newport was forced by Uie awaited. President Roosevelt's declaration relative to thc need of additional defense at the Panama Car.al may have influenced the War Departnicnl to have units under training in this country leave for Panama earlier than expected.

appointed ihings leaking oui on me! fou: to investigate if the street true inda lions of ru- aCfeS OI I I Ult: nul I I I i of thc north pond as a protective fjnr; approved presentation to the measure against pollution, thc sum General Assembly of an of So.OOO or ns much of that as may he necessary for that purpose, lo come from Waler Works receipts. enabling Ileach A move co-operate with the recreation ficparlmc-nl in Ihe con- slruction of new covered wooden stands along the tiist line al Cardincs permilting the Commission to the Iwach between high anu low w.iter marks It came to the council recommended by Ihe sun-committee on oidinanccs and accompanied by an appropriate losolution, and was passer! without dissent. The council also lution carrying mediations of thc Board passed a reso- reconi- Al- VANDERBILT PRAISES WARD LINE COMMITTEE Governor's Letter to Chair- man Commends Work of resarding certain changes Body in Re-Districting City Governor William II. Vanderbilt has sent to W. Thompson.

was unanimously machine trying to dominate so i they would have the benefit of the shuffle one year to another. "I was against the Democratic change and I am against this one because nobody will know where he is voting." said Mr. Macauley. "The professional politician moves around so nobody can take a bell at him. especially this year when its report, adopted by the Representative Council Tuesday night, 1 0 drawing new ward lines for thc'.

appropriation, il w.is in out city in order to make a more cnuable distribution of voters. at the IxMch. Thc aldermen had met in Ihe afternoon wilh Micliael Traficantc. beach architect, who explained certain changes Hint Howard Johnson, the food bar concessionaire. had requested.

the aldermen have licen directed by the council to make nn commitments in excess of tho original that there was a bilar.ce of S1.S07 through elimination of cerlain cnnipmenl Ibis year, and lhal want to congratulate you rhi ng( ce be paid for out of and the other members of your rns ijo.ird approved the i iatl it icfern'd Hie matter passed at the meeting of the Sun set League Sunday and it was voted lo appropriate S500 towarad Ihc construction. Thc new structure, designed by William Warren, architect, wilt seat 500 persons, and will extend nearly to thc line of thc William property on Marlborougil street. The work will be started about March 15. Work on the expansion of the third base stands, plans for which show a proposed extension of 11U feet, with an additional seating capacity of S50. will not be con.

pleicd until afler Labor Day. clue lo Ihe rush of work at IBcach other projects. Governor William H. V.inderbilt has been ir.vilcd to attend tho opening game of thc season. May 12.

and" has notified the league officials that he will attend if posi-1- blc. 11 was voted to donate 510 to the Rogers High School Kind. minor break in one of the engines causing a loss of a quantity special oil. He was desirous having repairs made mid thc oil replenished before starting on his journey. The idenliiy of the Ville de Gar.d's cargo somewhat of mystery.

Observers who went nearby" in boats while the -7-foot rraft was moored west of he Naval Torpedo Station, saw ucks find other automobiles in ne on an upper clock. Cargo in the stern wns covered over with largo tarpaulins. The leslination of the ship is- Havre ird Antwerp, it w-ns announced lost Friday when she left New in opening ihe new Belgian moi-s should be run down if what is said happened at cily yard d-d happen. 1 Chairman Peckhnm snid the money has been spent for snow removal. Mr.

Macauley osked how- much had been received from WPA. The city treasurer said the commissioner of public works had the data, but there was no lump sum or allotment, the mutter being based on number of men and the days worked. The transfer passed the severa "no" votes from the Democratic de. The sum of $2,550 was appro- rinted for department of public orks for various items, and $701 rom unemployment relief to WPA' sue wilh Mr. Macauley Faying tnc tccls bill of $223.12 was also ap- TWfiNTY-FlVE YEARS AGO From Mercury of a ITI15 of Aldermen i Plans for Ihe invitation tenni.

VTM ot the proposed tournament at tbc Newport Casino :eorg.ini7.ation ordin-lwerc being furthered wilh rariK- iftcd two resolutions. I ing amateur players being listed how-! for invitations. imuimicu wun the The Democratic city committee for further study. organized, with J. I-rank Albro as pertained to i chairman.

GnsUvus Simpson of this cilj was cleclcd grand marshal al Ihc Grand F.ncampnienL of Fellows in Providence. committee my sincere congratulations. believe you have rendered a very worthwhile piece of public service." Other bills ami were ipprovorl and boaril as licens staff. 1 ol'l fire stations which abandoned in thc re-1 wilh Ihc pur- anpar.ilus The 1 the council to up-1 Twn-maslcd oyster schooner J1MVM for the st.irt of I Fred Know hound from New i-mizalion I Haven to Providence with a heavy wore approved at uVcli IP.V! w-'s wrecker! on the and a petition from westerly side of o.n.iiicul F.lcctric Corporation Her captain was ilio.vr.cd. II on Pelham and believed that Iwt, members of the Is and Market square crew a woman cook lost table for further their lives.

Apprentice seamen at thc Training Slalion were preparing lo begin thoir spring practice marches through sections of New- JOSEPH NAHAN GETS EMBALMING CERTIFICATE Ncwporler Is Graduated from New England Institute of Anatomy S. Nahan. son of Mr. and 11. Nahan.

of 2 avenuo. has been Rratlu- alert fiom the New Kngland ln- slilute of Anatomy nml Knihalm- inR. He has rtccivcrl a cerlificalc onlcreil paid. Th conmiissioncrs In- NURSES ALUMNAE PLAN SEVERAL EVENTS Select Several Chairmen Association Sees Moving Pictures of Operation Following business mcetin Tuesday afternoon al Ihe Nurse Home, the Nurses Alumnae As sreialion of the Newport Hospit moving pictures of a brat tuinnr operation. Miss Elizabct Ward, supcivisor of the X-ra lep.iitir.cnt at the hospital, ar ranged the presentation.

Sovet-iil events were planne the business meeting conduc od by Mrs. Mary Noonan, 17 NEEDY CHILDREN AIDED IN PRIVATE HOMES Group Cared for at Expense of Children's Society in Last Three Months months to permit the completion of living quarters at the Canal Zone, and to finish training. It is possible that the detachment will leave before June, although no orders have been received. When the deteachment leaves Fort Adams, it is expected that permanent Coast Artillery garrison will corr.e in. For several years past it has been regarded as an infantry post until the departure of the 13th Infantry for the Canal Zone last fali.

Major Brent has been on R. O. T. C. duty with the Clift High School at Opelika, Alabama.

R.I. BLUE CROSS PLAN GETS SECOND APPROVAL ewing 54(10 and SUR operaliona Receives Certificate from 300. The public works appropria- ion divisions divided were street Service Commission of Amer- leaning S'200, sewage disposal i50. street repairs $500, garage 1.200. Tlie city treasurer was au- horized to carry as reserve the Scan Hospital Association The Rhode Island Blue Cross, non-profit hospital service plan, mexpended balances of nppro- i has been granted its second cerli- irialions for uncompleted WPAi ficale of approval by the commis- ind SUR projects and also con- truction o' Evarts street and city piers and Easton's Heach ap- iropriation.

I'olk-c Request Granted A resolution was passed trans- 'erring $1.200 from Welfare Home expenses to patients at the State Infirmary, and from city sick poor and contagious to operation and maintenance of ambulance. sion on hospital service of the American Hospila! Association, it was announced Tuesday with the publication of a list of 60 approved plans for 1940. The local plan was first approved last September after one month of actual operation. Plans are not usually approved by the- national organization until after at least months of experience. Approval is based on emphasis of public welfare In plan stnic- Memorial Park.

The sum of S3it.W was transferred to police department emergency from varitxis department appropriations a a letter was received from Chief Patrick J. Fiircy requesting that this be done with the end of the fiscal year approaching. The sum of S200 was Ir.insferred in Ihc s.ime department from salaries to inspector's office for equipment and on guarantee of service to subscribers by member hospitals. Reapproval is granted upon evidence of reasonable progress, sound administrative policies and procedures, and sound financial position. Gertrude lion-land Supplies'.

leilrr explaining that was appointed of a i-oniniitlee 10 prepare a year i vited Joseph C. inspector for the state control nirnl. to in con- r.ectinn with tho against 1'oier ami KepinaH O'XHII. of Kront. whirh the commissioners have un-Icr JO A port.

yurdick thc Conference of Kmbalm- In" Boards of Ihc United States, Inc. Ho was graduated from Rogers High School tn 1037, and served apprenticeship under elected the laic James A. Dunphy, of thc of the Mijnlonoml Club. Dunphy funeral Jloir.c. Mr.

an.l Mis. Chailcs A. Weaver celobrale.l I i Iweiilicili wedding anniversary -it their horr.e on Ciilibs avcniio. Tnos.lay. The lieis of the I'hil Chss called.

Seventeen needy children were maintained in private boarding houses in the Ia5t three month? at a deficit of S11CSS to the New- pott County Connv.ittre of the Khrxte island Socicly for the Fn vention of Cruelty to Children, it wns r-T'. al a by Mifs Ifubrl Acqnnrone. case xvorkei. a member of the Community if the only one in tin- county doinp this particular kind i.f work for a children, il faid. Of 17 chiidrcr.

in private bouses, time wen-in h.vr.cs working mother's w.is in" a free IV.o olhcts were caieil for in NxirJlng al tin- expense of S. P. C. I I I liy p.i nd Tl.o i i cost S.M'J.Srt. icfeipl." deficit qn reported with tentative activities and dales liMcd.

Mrs. Helen Murphy was r.amcil chainr.an for a food sale this month, ami Mrs. Helen Kagan. chairman foi a in April. Mrs.

Xoonan was clircctcd to atler.i! the convention of the American Nurses Association in Philadelphia in May. Arr.inpen'.en'.s for the meeting were made by Miss Kdn.i Wilson Mis. a a T. Fitzgerald. The r.n.-.trsfi'S were Miss Mary Coppingor.

Miss Hose Ry.in, Mrs. Filz.sei.ild and Mirs Ward. Miss Oenrlers pourod. fd-d to brini: records Thc council received from thc TOHACCO TAX FIEPOKT The tobacco tax division of the state department of co-ordination and finance reported an increase in tola! business in February. It 1 received S36.762.03 plus SH9 in license fees, according to a state announcement.

The estimated business for the month had been Total busi- Frtkt ia th7 cri 1 spending month in 1P39. aldermen nnmiiMtion from William Conp- Tho Rev. Wilbur Nelson, paslor of thr Fiist Baptifl Church, who married the rr.Mjvo. was included ainonp MILK FUND RESOURCES FACE SHORTAGE HERE Commission Plans to Ask Larger Allotment from Comm i Chest to Meet Needs (Continued on Pago -1) FIFTY YEARS AGO From Mercurv of March 1, ISM for the chafe oj the City Asylum property on Broadway ns provided in the five-year which is expiring. ere beinc; prepared for intro-luc- I at th'e City Council The School committee also P'-ans The Milk nd re- f.K-ctc-d to the wcii-ly ir.rliuled Mis.

W'. .1. 1'n- Mrs. RolK-it S. who extended Mrs.

Philip fiellor. Mrs Oliver fiwv. tlie Mrs. Bv.idv a i i ir.ceting Moiulay cvcn- tbnt its irsoiirces being stiaired In a i for the applicants, tb.it al the present it has Mr. and Mrs.

many "ifts (rom their friends. In I I I i I I icccived Peter i i r- the Mrs. Mis. Ncel I'oitsinonlh, Joseph 1'. Colton was The bronre fistirrs were placed on Ihe pedestal of the Soldiers and Sailors momimer.t and swathed in canvas pending the formal unveiling in May.

Ixx.il Methodist churches wore Jr of Ibis city i The shnrlape. il is explained will making plans to have the New A R-ionc Iv ovidonn-after April, when Southern Conference in of the- ur.imployod will be this city. Major meetings were employment, iislcj (or the First. MethoJlsl tn lum down sev- As rt-sult. the commission -j lo ask for a larger allotment Community Chest, of a mnr.bor.

to request thc inclusion of Wormley's industrial school for girls into the jmblic system. At an annual meeting Episcopal Church of which tha Kev. J. A. Rich is pastor.

Willhm and Robert Hamilton offered to give flags to the Willow Street ana Cullender schools when the School Committee provided poles. of iho Newport Cooperative. Asso" Building cialipn Tho jj 0 Historical Society for uiiss of Providence speak on "Ocean Currents" at its meeting. Reports indicated that the new hall which was elo jsevi'ial of the- ur.tm i lo scafor.al built al the Newport Historical Socieiv property was ncaring completion. John Myers reported picking p.insies from an open bed on his lawn.

The Rev. R. Gordon MacKay, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church (Grace Chapel) tendered his resignation. He planned lo visit in New York and possibly go to Europe lor study..

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