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PftOB TWO, NEWPOET MEROUEY AND WEEKLY NEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 3,1933 HIGH SCHOOLS'COME UNDER NEW. ALIGNMENT State Principals' Association Plans Two Classes Action 'Automatically Dissolves Rhode Island Interscholastic and Conference. HOSPTAL GRADUATES CLASS OF. NURSES Eleven Receive Dipomas At Impressive Exercises Reception Tleld For By AW Society Wed- nesday Afternoon Under a new alignment decided upoa by the Rhode Island Secondary Principals Association, all 24 high schools of tlw state sub' scribing to the eligibility rules will henceforth be in one big organization Instead of the lulcrscholastlc League for'the larger schools and the Interscholastic Conference for the smaller. This was decided upon at a meeting of the association held Wednesday afternoon at Ihe Taw- tucket Golf Cjub, during which a statement was Issued by President Alfred J.

ilaryott, principal of the Pawtucket High School. Rogers High, so far, has not 6Ub- STATE WILL'RECEIVE MUCH LESS REVENUE Income from Corporations Will Be $1,556,879 This Year. This Will Bo Decline 01 More Than Quarter Slilllon Dollsrt From 1031 REWARD IS OFFERED FOR THIEF'S CAPTURE Police Officer Who 'Arrests Auto Culprit Will Receive Week's Vacation PRESIDENT DUNHAM SPEAKS AT LION'S CLUB Head of Fall Hive'r Chamber of Commerce Discusses Present Economic Condition There was a large attendance at the graduation exercises of the Newport Hospital School for Nurses In, the llogera High School auditorium Wednesday evening, the probationers, undergraduates and officers of the school occupying seats In the front. On the pisiform were the trustees of the hospital, William R. Harvey, president, George Bacheller, James J.

ICaull, Dr. Frsr.cls A. ttcv. Roy W. ecribed to tho eligibility rules, may do so before the start of and Harry J.

Dunham, but the 3032 school year. It was under the rules, of the Rhode Island Secondary Schools Principals Association that the last New England interscholastic basket ball tourney was played. It It understood that Rogers can play Rhode Island teams under conference rules, and can play New York and New Jersey teams under rules employed In the past. the With the amount of corporate excess declining resulting a tax loss of 19.47 per cent or for thli tax alone, -tha revenue which the state of Rhode Island will receive from private and public corporations In 1932 will less than was received last year, the State TM Commission Bo anxloui are the police to catch I President Frank Dunham of the the thief who raaKes a habit of Fall River Chamber of Commerce stealing automobiles in the residen- was prescnttd to the Lions' Club Ual district: bordering upon Gather- this noon by Harold Harlow, who in. street that a reward has been tajjh.

offered. It Is to memberi of the ho had a number ot Cresting police department, and consists or th(mghl9 re i a iive to the current a week's vacation with pay to the tating "Pre- OB8 capturing culprit. An ex- em nnce optimism" as his topic. tra vacation Is something De S8 a mental condl- all patrolmen would like to have, tloa sa jf Dunham, as he and their vigilance Is being doubled. lnwnecl roa ny business men to a CAPACITY AUDIENCES ATTEND MAIN'S CIRCUS Children Are Particularly Pleased With Entertainment MOUNT HOPE BRIDGE IS SOLD AT, AUCTION First Mortgage Bond Holders' Agent is Sole Bidder.

A Bit of Fairyland to Ufe In Fageant Featuring Mother Goose Characters. UNEMPLOYMENT RELlE At an early hour this morning pa- 0g 'running away from trolmen In the Kay street and urlher ca an -lty with bis tail be Catherine street district were busy tween his legi, Instead of facing stopping motorists and ascertaining Con ijti ori3 as they Krise and chang- that they were the real owners ot ing tnc mercantile process to the automobiles they were driving. mcet tne change in conditions. As Chief Gregory, who authorized referred to a historic, depression the week's furlough as a reward, in, 5,000 years ago and Its solution, as De La Salle Academy of this city Is placed In Class for smaller schools in the new arrangement, hut a signal honor is paid it by placing It In Clasa A for the basket ball season, due to Its consistently brilliant record in seasons past. Harry A.

Jager, principal ot Hope High School and chairman ot athletic committee, gave a frank outline of the committee's and beliefs and then, after discussion, asked approval alms brief by the parent body of a resolution prepared by the committee 'nnd cm bodying delegation of power to tho committee to make tho changes in the present alignment. The new alignment, which the committee has devised, spMta the 24 schools of the league and con ference Into two groups, a class A group for the larger schools and a class group for smaller schools 'Tho line-up is as follows: Class A--Classical High, Com merclal High, Cranston High, Eas Frovldcr.co High, Hope Stree High, La Salic Academy, Mount SL Charles Academy, Pawluckel High Providence Tech High, Warwick High," West Warwick High an Woonsochet High. Class B--Barlrngton High, Bur- Villvllle High, Central Falls High, Colt Memorial High, Cumberland High, De La. Salle Academy, North Kingstown High, Provldenco Trade, St. Raphael South Kingstown, and Westerly High In basket ball, because oi Its outstanding record of tho past, De La Salic Academy shifts from class belt, goun; jupcrlnlcndenl of the hoaptal; Jllss Minnie Goodnow, superintendent of nurses, the speaker of the evening, Howard E.

WlUon, Ph. of the department of physical cducallon of Iho Graduale School of Education of Harvard University, and the graduating class, and poltct plants were used with good effect on the platform. After the processional played by the Majestic Orchestra the Invocation was given by Rev. Myron B. enter, pastor of St.

Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church and Preal- ent Harvey spoko a few words of reeling, referring to the growth the hospital and to the Iralnlng school. Dr. Wilson referred to tho Isilluslonment the nurse will natur- lly feel on going out Into the world the present time and then gave as the pronounced characterises of ur western civilization democracy, ha aspects of which are faith, con- Ideratlon and co-operation; technology, the world loday being the victim of the machine age, and rap- to class A competlllon. The league and conference complete the present base ball, golf, and tennis "schedules and then will bo dissolved in favor of the new and centralized control body. change.

Exact knowledge nnd adaptability are necessary for the nurse, who has great opportunities ar.d must have a great cspac- for change. A. selection was played by the orchestra and President Harvey with words of congratulation and thanks presented diplomas to Mabel Baraby, Delia Mary Calnen, Anno Catherine Dickens, Margaret Mary Doylo, Mary Agnes Dwyer, Elsie Campbell Lindqulst, Ethel Louise McLean, Katherlno Paquin, Mary Kalhcrino Robertson and Marie Elizabeth Spero. Irene Augustine Powers was unable to be present because of'illness. Miss Goodnow pinned the hospital pins.on the.

uniforms of the graduates, and in absence of Dr. M. H. Sullivan, tha Garrettson medal was presented by Rev. Mr.

Magoun to Mary Agnes Dwyer of this city as the "outstanding member of the graduating class." Honorable mention was given to Delia Calnen and Anne Catherine Dickens. Rev. Mr. Magoun paid a high tribute, to Dr. Sullivan, president of the medical staff of the will hospital, and spoke feelingly of Frederick P.

GarretUon. He also- said that the nurse should servo with her heart as well B.I wilh her head and hands. computes. The tax on the gross earnings of public service, corporations last year, payable this July 1, declined only slightly as compared with the loss in corporate excess. Tha amount of the corporate excess tax, dropped 19.47 per cent, as compared with the levy of 1931, and-Is 31.45 per cent less than that of 1930, which covered valuations and earnings for Ihe boom year of 1020.

Tho slale will receive In Income a total of $1,556,878.95 collectible next month, from the corporate excess tax, Ihe franchise lax on corporations which report no corporate excess, and on the gross earnings tax of public utilities. Of this sum, is tl i amount of the corporate excess tax; $96,281.27 Is the franchise tax, and 1598,829.27 Is the gross earnings tax. For the same three taxes, the state levied $1,782,306 a year ago, of which 51,070,224.14 was corporate excess tax, 5116,048.60 was fran- tblse tax and 5606,033.69 was the gross earnings tax on utilities. The amount corporate excess for the 1932 levy is .5215,444,815.09, yielding a tax of $881,769.42. In 931 tho amount of corporate excess was 5267,658,531.09, yielding a tax of $1,070,244.14.

In 1930 the cor- a formal statement to the patrol- pattern for the present men said that, while tie realized all age. He asked definitely: trying "What were doing everything possible to you show a visitor to your solve the series of automobile city In less than half an hour? thefts as an even greater induce- Would you'show your strongest as- mcnl 'the furlough with pay would 'jets or your liabilities? Naturally Portsmouth--Bristol Span Valued At Over $1,000,000 When Built be granted. your assets would be most iiiipor- In the meantime the Packard au- lanl In the limited time, and the lomoblle of Raymond -J. Anderton liabilities would remain In the of Gibbs avenue Is still missing. It background.

The same applies to was taken early Wednesday morn- business at the present time. We ine after the' ihief had relumed have had worse depressions In Ihe Ihe car of Earl Bryer, which had past and may have others In the driven rOOOrriles In 10 days, future, but a united ront and ard had left It on Catherine slrcet. an adaplalion of the needs of the Mr Anderton's car is distinctive, day will offset threats of general and police of many cities ore on the ca it President lookout for It. The automobile of Mrs. James F.

ducted the busines, session which Tracey of 11 Water Works road was received a report from P. Wprir-Mdav nleht. Marchlngton on the Llo Samuel H. Uawley con- P. James ions 1 work Capacity audiences showed again Wednesday that Newport Is one of the best circus towns In New England, depression or no depression, when the Walter L.

Main shows end the William Cody Wild West combination made camp at Wellington avenue. Children were particularly delighted with' the entertainment, many of them, accompanied by their parents, making the show grounds there locale from early morning until bed time. Two new and distinctive features of the big show, the opening and closing pageants, with their zcried dramatic effects, were loudly applauded. These have proved so unique that Fox Movietone News has had one of Its news reel crews working with the show for several days, the big camera and sound equipment truck being in the -big top Wednesday afternoon, to "get" tho feature acts. A bit of fairyland came to life as the opening parade swung around the arena, to present a fairy queen soloist and then Introduce Mother Goose and the characters from the nursery rhymes beloved by every child--Mistress Mary, Little Bo- Beep, Pussy Cat, Jack Homer and Metting Called For Decide Newport's Course of Action The Mount Hope bridge valued in 1027 at over $4,000,000 was Wednesday at public'auction.

for 5760,000. Carles P. Sisson, acting for the first mortgage bond holders' committee, was the single blddet, Sale of the bridge, which Includes real estate adjacent to the span itself and operating squlpmcnt, marks the final step in re-organization plan presented by the bondholders group since the mount Hope Bridge Company, owner of the property, went Into receivership a year ago. The span now will be turned over to a new corporation known as the Mount Hope Bridge Corpora- other half, and when he was unable with a presentation open the automobile door, which bronze and onyx desk sland be was locked he tried to fore; his given him. The gift from the way "through the canvas top.

The was a distinct surprise, for which Ignition also locked, and the chief was grateful, giving pro- car could not bo taken. NEW HAVEN ROAD TO fuse thanks. Guests of the day Included Richard C. NIebuhr and Michael Trafl- cantl, architects for the new central fire station, and President W. B.

others, each presented with verses set to music. AH over itands the children picked up The following statement was Issued after the meeting by Alfred Maryotl. president the principals association. "At a meeting held at the Pawtucket Golf Club tonight, the Rhode Island Secondary School Principals' Association passed tho following resolution unanimously': "Resolved: That the ntanding committee on eligibility nnd alh- loons, "i letlc relations be and is hereby auth- served. I orized to draw up and conduct schedules fo intcrscholastlc competition in 'nil sports among the several schools adhering to Its rules beginning in September, 1932, provided that any school not able to compete under any schedule may withdraw from that schedule not lesa than three weeks previous to the opening of competition In that sport without prejudice to its standing with the committee In other "The passing of this resolution Is the outgrowth of a year's study the whole cjuestton of high school athletic competition by -the association's standing committee.

For years there has been more or discussion of the question of ft realignment of the schools of tho slate to equalize competition and to include all schools in the state subscribing to tho aMociallon'a eligibility nilM. This year tho standing committee decided to face this problem, Investigate It from all angles and reach some kind of decision. After careful and impartial investigation ot the whole situation, the committee decided that a realignment of the erhools would be beneficial r.ot only to those schools not now included In the League And The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr. Center and tn a recessional march played by the chestra the graduates left the hall after forming an arch with their diplomas, through which Miss Goodnow passed.

A reception and dandng followed In the gymnasium, the Majestic orchestra furnishing the music. The decorations p-ate excess was 5314,326,181.42, yielding a tax of 51,257,294.35. Gross earnings of public utilities computed are 551,345,083.83 yield- tag a tax of 5598,829.27 while last year the gross earnings of public service companies were $52.091,470.47, yielding a tax of 5606,033.59. This is a decline in revenue of 1.18 per cent. During the previous year, gross earnings had been 554,972,098.21, and the tax was 5635,370.78.

The franchise tax, on corporations not paying any corporate excess tax, Is $96,281.27 this year, as compared with 5116,018.50 last year and 592,637.16 the previous year. Although the revenue from corporate excess taxes has fallen approximately 20 per cent in one year, and revenue from all three types of taxalion has dropped 13 per cenl, Ihe corporate excess reduction was not as great as was anticipated, according to members of the State Tax Commission. In providing estimates of revenue to Finance Commissioner Frederick S. Peck early in the the state's 1932-33 budget was being prepared, the lax department estimated that $750,000 could be raised from the corporals excess tax. The amount levied Is 5861,769.42, more than 5100,000 above the estl- REDUCE TRAIN SERVICES" a Revised Schedules to be 1 feotive June 5, Due to Shrinkage in Traffic The New York, New Haven Harlford Railroad Company pounces changes In train schedules, to be effective June 6, and the statement is made that due to the I I PLAN JOORGAMZE OWN FiRE DEPARTMENT Stone Bridge Residents Take Initial Steps to Protect Property in That Area raw sr mates.

Chinese lanterns and bal- Light refreshments we Conference, but eventually to all schools in the stale. "The program which the committee plans to carry out Is state-wide In its scope and looks ahead to the future welfare of schoolboy athletics In Rhode Island. Within a wtek or two schedules will be published for football next fall. Tn formulating schedules the committee will endca- annual tea given by the Women's Aid Association of the Newport Hospital In honor of the graduating class of the Training School for Nurses was held Wednesday afternoon In the Nurses' Home, a large number being present. The reception was open to the members of tho class, the Alumnae of the Training School, the Board of Trustees of the hospital, members of the Aid Association, relatives and of the graduates and to all others interested.

Tha rooms were attrncllve wilh the flowers of the class and other floral decorations, notably lilacs given by Corporal Ray Strick of Fort Adams. The centerpiece of red and while carnations and blue iris was sent by lira. Harry Aaron to the chairman of the committee on arrangements, Mrs. William J. Thomas.

During the aflernoon the members ot the executive board of the association--Mrs. Roy W. Magoun, president, Mrs. Harry G. Wilks, vice president; Mrs.

D. P. A. Jacoby, treasurer, and Mrs. Richard D.

Franklin, secretary, Snowden A. ykhnestock, Mrs. William Dristow and Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster, and members of Ihe class received in the hall and reception room. Tea and pur.ch were servec FIRE ALARM WIRES ARE BEING CUT OVER Western Union Company is Making Changes in Cable for New Fast-Time Signal the enlire system.

The only change directly affecting Newport Is in the time of one train. The announcement being as follows: Train 810, leaving Newport at 4:10 Pi M. except Sunday for Taunton, will leave at 4:05 P. M. and leave Fall River at 1:50 P.

due at Taunton 5:23 P. connecting with the train due In Bos- Ion at 6.33 P. M. Indirectly affecting Newport pas- enngers is the announcement that wo trains will be taken off In each ilrection between Boston and New York, and the Merchants Limited, icretofore operated seven days a week, will not be run Saturdays. The trains to be discontinued arc hose leaving the Grand Central station.

New York at 1 P. 11. for Boston nnd leaving Newport at 3:30 P. M. for Boston, and those leaving Boston at 12:30 P.

This afternoon the Western Union Telegraph Company Is cutting over 30 wires in the cable, from the old to the new fir alarm circuits. Under an agreemen made when Andrew J. KIrwtn wa ef, many years ago, these lines re leased for th- telegraph sys and are still In use by the de rtment. Wilh the completion by Miss Elizabeth L. Bctton and Mrs.

Wllks at the tea table and by Mrs. Harry J. Dunham nnd Mrs Alfred L. Carry at the punch tabl and a musical program was glvei by Mrs. Mary Curley Rus sel Doherty.

J. Frank Albro, Ra Groff and H. Wood Thompson. Mrs Thomas, who welcomed the guests also announced the artists and calle vor in each case to take fcilo con- on Mrs. Magoun and Miss Goodnow sideratlon male enrollment, gcogra-jfor A few words, the former callin pMcal location and natural rivalry-! a it en lion to the annual fair on th and will make a sincere effort to be hospital grounds July 13 and the la as fair as possible to each school Uer expressing appreciation of th concerned.

decided vote of the principals tonight is really a vote of confidence In the sincerity of the committee and its abilily to ut Into operation snd conduct the program proposed. "Of course, the action of the Principals' Association automatically dissolves the, P.hode Island Interscholastic League and the Rhode Island Inlerscholastic Conference. It Implies no criticism of the way in which these organizations have been conducted. In fact, the principals have nothing but commendation for way in which hive been managed the ertider.t associations graduating class. The following members of th committee on arrangements wer the hostesses--Mrs.

Crawford Carte Allen. Mrs. Charles Muer.chlnge George S. Fiagg. Mrs.

Lou Hesj, Mrs. John E. Wheeler, Mr George- W. Mrs. AVillla Jurgcns, Mrs.

E. Stcadmn, Mrs. R. C. Gaticnmeler, Mrs.

Har Aaron, Mrs. John T. Allen and Mi Hamilton Hutchlns. which has served the eight schoo Involved so successfully for so ma years. "Alfred J.

Maryott, "President, Rhode Islaad Secon 3:30 P. M. Bostonian) New York. for SENATE COMMITTEE STRIKES OUT SECTION Action Lessens Chance That Government Men Will be be Dropped for Age Wednesday evening at the Tlverton town hall. Frank X.

Syren, sponsor of the movement, presided at the session, which was attended by more than 35 residents of the Stone Bridge section, interested In the protection of their buildings and hoping to forestall any advance In Insurance rates because of Ihe presenl lack of a pumping engine. mailers stand the company may be organized now, but until the town council sanctions the step, It cannot obtain the disabled pumping engine, the suggested replacement of which was the subject of a special town meeting a week ago. At their meeting Friday the town councllmen are expecled lo consider the matter informally, so that the potential volunteer department may have something concrete on which to proceed next Wednesday. As outlined by Mr. Syren, the volunteer fire company would undertake to rehabilitate the pumper which collapsed during a blaze thai destroyed two buildings and damaged three others three months ago.

The town would not be called upon to furnish anything toward the cost, in fact it could not do because of the vote of the taxpayers, who directed the merging of maintenance funds to the end that two its the the refrain, and their young voices, subdued beneath the dark grey canvas roof, formed an echoing chorus for Ihe company. Once more the Hodgini family of trick riders, with equestrian clown, delighted New- porters. This act, which somehow manages to reach the city each season, tailing tumultuous applause, as did the solo number of Walter Powell, a. high-wire artist who leads his profession. Captain Walker and his Nubian lions gave the Ihrllls, as he worked In the limited area of the iron-barred cage to put the big cats, snarling and clawing, through their paces.

Another of the star numbers was the Bedonl Sisters In an aerial act, while the dogs, ponies, goals, horses and elephants lent flavor to tho occasion. Trick riding by Bill Cody and his cowboys and cowgirls won a hand, the-long, lanky blonde leader of tho riders taking repented bows whenever he appeared beneath the big top. Indians tn their brilliant costumes and beautiful bead and feather work were a picture. Several tlon. Approximately 50 persons--members of both the first mortgage and the Debenture bondholders committees, counsel for the groups, and Interested sr ctalbrs--gathered at noon to witness Ihe sale.

Joseph W. Lewis, representing Henry'W. Cook was auctioneer. He consumed 45 minutes In describing the property and the terras of sale. Under the terms of tho court order author- Ing the sale, tha bridge could not be sold for less than $750,000.

A check for $150,000 which, according to the court order, must be paid down' at the time of sale, was given to the auctioneer by ilr. Sisson. The remainder of the sale price must bei paid on or before June 15. Outstanding bonds of the company may be applied to the balanace due. Auction of the bridge was a part of the financial reorganization plan whereby excessive carrying charges are- to be scaled down to a point where officials of the company hope that revenues will be sufficient to mcet them.

Interest charges on the first 'mortgage anil debenture bonds of the original Mount Hopa Bridge Company totaled, 5276,250, but after reorganization and issuance of new bonds in exchange for the old. these Interest charges will be $185,250. Of this amount, however, $114,000 wilt be applicable to 8 per cent debenture bonds and nterest payments on these loans are not compulsory until after June Unemployment relief elated for discontinuance, Ing to a decision reached day evening by the Employment Association, survey of available, fur.di oped that money Is not A special meeting has. bee for Monday evening, i hoped some action may tT. on tho one remaining source of relief, a aside from a few indlvEdul bullona has remained ind which should yield funds to complete all projecli under way.

With Freebody park finished, except for its are sponsored by separate i and with approximately weeks' more work nccess; sharl of the latter expressed their pleas- 15, 1837. In 1931 the company earned a. gross income of $102,914.10 as corn-pared with $235,000 in 1930. Annual operating expenses approximate 560,000 and depreciation write-or, based on a 50-year life estimate of the span, Is about $70,000. Association regrets the which will leave lift achieved, and all the pcnded in the drainage raising of the general fn a foot and the new wall.i loss.

Just how the compl to be achieved and the ct ready spent turned into a asset Is the major problem jl association', as discussion rs- btit one possible source. According to the reports the voluntary contributions showed a decided falling of! the coming of warm wcithtr, I the continuance of the depcesr-1 business circles. It Is hoped til Unu'e the grading and with a limit force of nun last penny Is expended, effort will be made by tWAsL tlon to stimulate the aciimysl contributions. Ten men will I maximum on the payrolls hi this evening, although this ber Is but a fraction of thtstj Ing assistance through reM urea. Among other Ideas wbici come before the meeting 3 evening is the organization group or club of about 100 ite who will pledge 51 per wicir capita until the project Ii pleted.

Definite slatlslics i prepared to show just time will be required to do cut-over the wiring changes ready for Ifca major work of the amewell Company, which Installed alarm system. Representatives this company are expected within few days to cut over the Mow- me system, a-part of which is al- Hdy operating through the new wltchboard at. the central sUtion. Some time must elapse before the ast-time alarm can be connected, number of csbles are not yet ulled through the conduits to the strtbution points and boxes, his work is being 'facilitated as as possible, but will not delay is occupancy of the new building the use of the system- Chief Joseph 3. Lawton is pracll- ally ready to move his nr.en and ppsratus Into the new structure, waiting only for the work of th Camcwell Company to be approved the commission and turned over hrough the proper city authorities him.

Just when transfer will take pisxe Is now problematical, but Is hoped that the station will be perating prior to the convention of he New England Fire Chiefs, June 21 to 24. A number of civilian employes of the government have had their compulsory retirement because of age lessened by the action of the Senate In striking out in its entirely secllon 204 of tha legislative appropriation bill. There is a possibility that the. clause may be inserted again during the conference be- Iween the Senate and House committees, but it Is not'probable. Under its provisions men of retirement age would have to leave the government service July 1.

Congressman Burdtck has been an induslrious worker against Ihls provision, as In some instances it deprived men of securing their retirement pay. It is essential that a. government worker be employed at least 15 years before being eligible to a pension. Senators Hebert and Mctcalf worked in the interest of the employes when the bill went to the Senate, and were instrumental in having the clause, removed. men may be employed to man the North Tiverton pumper.

Funds for the support of the engine and its crew would be obtained by a series of social events, according to the suggestions voiced during and after the meeting. lire In returning to Newport, where they were of Weenat Shas- Eit Tribe of Red Men a few years ago, for an imposing ceremonial. During the wild-riding act one of the horses, ridden by Jack Case, who came with Cody from the Hollywood studios and his Western ranch near Cody, shied and crashed against one of the main big top poles. The rider's leg was Jamir.ed In the cleat bars and he wag almost torn from his mount, but managed to hang on. although his injury was serious enough to forbid the continuance of his solo act and he was taken, still riding in spite of apparent pain, from the tent and nished to the Newport.

Hospital, where treatment was given by Dr. Alfred Tarlagllno. Dr. Tartaglino ordered X-rays laken to determine possible fractures of the right limb. None were found however, although the knee was severely strained and the llga.

ments, over a considerable area, were badly torn. Splints were applied and after the man's condition had been considerably Improved he was taken, In Ihe ambulance, to his raveling wagon ar.d allowed ALBERT W.LAWRENCE DIED THIS MORNING Deceased, Well Known Resident of Portsmouth, Was Tax Assessor Several Years work. Another proposition quest land owners to dor.a'.e which can be lifted, carted by the workers. A third request the Representative tl to apply for a share In the sir lief funds, to insure the corjj of the job, must be done i by a serious loss. Contributions received to I include $5 from the DO-A Store and $11.05 'from the pledge, and 55 from E.

Albert W. Lawrence of Portsmouth, and son of Luke and Mary Borden Lawrence, died early this morning at the Newport Hospital, where he had been for the last days. He was bom November 12 12 1847. After leaving school he went to sea, going before the mast on a merchant vessel arid making bis first trip on the Chronometer, of St. George, Maine.

Later he went on other vessels to China and East India ports. November 25, 1870, hi; married Cordelia, daughter of Thomas and Mary Hoiman, and two children were born to the marriage, Mary, who married Peter Malone, and William, who married Mabel Hargravcs of Fall River. In December, 1911, his i rence married Sari DEATH OF MRS. I AFTER BRIEF. ILUl Striken After Family LerJ Annapolis to Attend uation of Son BIDS ASKED FOR PRINTING OF PROGRAMS Publicity cfommittee Preparing Data for Fire Chiefs Convention in June FORJIER XEWFORTER WEDS.

MlM Irene Xoa Is Brldo of Goorge F. Whltehead In New York. LOCAL BOYS COMMISSIONED ENSIGNS Two Newporters Among Cadets Graduated from Naval Academy Today Bids for the printing of the official program for the New England Fire Chiefs' convention, to be belt at Newport Beach June 21, 22, 23 and 24, are asked for today by the publicity committee of the Chamber of Commerce, under whose aus pices the program was prepared. I is expected that the convention wil bring a total of 1,000 persons here, counting the chiefs, members of their families, representatives of firms supply apparatus ant. 1 tquip- ment, and visitors.

Wednesday afternoon the publicity committee wenUnto the program in some detail, considering both the articles being prepared ant! the amount of advertising. It Is from the. proceeds 'at the latter that the expenses will be paid. Chief Joseph S. Lnwton, president of the Association, looks forward to one of the best conventions that organization troceed on the tour wilh the show, ilthough 11 will be some time be- orc he Is able to ride or walk.

For a closing feature the big show adopted a bicentennial form of pageant, with tableaux and action Krsonifying outstanding incidents the country's history, from Paul tevere's rldo, down through George Washington, the first President; Abraham Lincoln, Theodora Koosj- velt and his Rough Riders, to the World War. veterans. Costumes were historically correct in detail, while tho general theme of the musical score emphasized the thought of its period. of Providence, daughter of Jacob and Ava Mott died December 29, 1926. Besides his children there are four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Lawrence was a successful fanner and market grower, and always a Republican in politics. He was for several years a tax assessor. Mrs. Mary Grace Hims, of Charles M.

Humes, home'on Appleby street evening, after a sickness of few days. She became ill iff husband and her son, Ctlr 1 Humes, had gone to Aarsi attend the graduation of son, Ralph Martin HU.T.I the Naval Academy ThursdJj, the husband and son and relumed to Mrs. Humes died. She this city, 47 years ago, her entire life here. vlved by her husband, four daughters--Mrs.

Graham and Misses Hsy. 3 nnd Genovieve Hurr.es--u brolhera, Lawrence, Pal Thomas Ebbiltv WIGHT SWALLOW EOKN. THREE FUNERALS If any friends attended neral Saturday of Mrs. S. Barker, widow of William Barker, at her late home on Third street.

Rev. Wilbur Nelson, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which Mrs. Barker had long been a Swallow, who died suddenly of an affection of the heart Tuesday at his home on Broadway, was at one time an employe of the Perry Garage, and later an orderly at the Newport Hospital. He came from Providence, where a brother, John Swallow, resides. His wife, Mrs.

Bertha Swallow, died seven years ago. espedally the Interscholaatlo Leagus ry School Principals' Association." to the NEW YORK, June 2--Miss Irene Germalne Noa, 24, formerly of Newport, where she was born the daughter of Walter E. and Julia Fountain Noa, and George Frederick Whitchead, 31, salesman, of 68 West S3rd Street, this city, were married in the Municipal Chapel here Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Deputy City Clerk Thomas J. Barry.

The bride resides at the West 83rd Street address. Mr. Whitehead was born In England He and his first wife, Mrs. Dorothy Kate were divorced In Cook County, III, Juna 4, 1923.. Two Newporters were among the 422 cadets graduated today from the Naval Academy, ar.d were commissioned ensigns in the navy.

They are John Southworth Fahy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Fahy of Russell avenue, and Ralph Martin Humes, son of Charles M. Humrs of Appleby street.

Both are graduate's ot the Rogers High School. Fahy being appointed by Senator Jesse H. Metcalf and Humes receiving his appointment st large, as a member of the Marine Corp. Fahy will bt assigned to aircraft carrier Lexington, and Humes to aircraft carrier, Saratoga, both now in the Pacific, has had. PASQCALE PICCHIOXB --Pasquale IMcchione, 68 years old.

a resident of the Federal Hlir section of Providence for half-century, died there Sunday. He was well known to residents of Italian descent in this city and had a number of relatives here. His son, Licutenanl Commander Alfred A. ricchior.e, Naval Reserves, was on duty here several years, Mr. Picchlones wife, a daughter and three other soas survive.

ber, conducted the service. The burial was In the Old cemetery, the bearers were Carl ton Barber, Fred Huggins, -William E. Albro, Hubert J. Bates, Clarence B. Johnson, Nathaniel W.

Mlddleton and James T. Douglass. --The funeral of Peter P. Frazier tolc place Friday morning from his late residence, 501 Thames street, to St. Mary's Church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev.

Augustine Bums, with Rev. Jeremiah W. Baggott. the pastor, as deacon and Rev. Anthony F.

Cotter A3 sub-deacon. The intenr.cnt was In St. Cotumba's cemetery, the bearers being Jeremiah O'Neill, Michael O'Brien, James F. Sullivan, Bartley Noonan, Daniel Ryan and John P. Gallagher.

--Rev. James Green, curate of Trinity Church, officiated at the orivate funeral service for Edward W. Higbce, former tax collector of Newport, at his home on West Main road, Middietown Wednesday. The Interment was in the' Island cemetery- A A Ihe Sunday. May a and lln.

Edj-ar Arnold town, H. 1. COSTA--At the XewpKt Kj-'l Hay 39. a ton, Joseph "I and Mrs. Joseph CciJ, Beaslt)'.

riTZGERALI--At the pltal. May 2)lh, a. fiaosf.i--1 and His. Frank M. Fiat'" 1 3 Webster St.

KAULL--At the Midwod EK N'ew York, Mis' ZO, daughter, Jean Xar.cr. to Mra. 3. Kaull Conn. PECKHAM--On Juno I.

Sir. and Mrj. A C. Mtddletown. R.

I. DIED. Ml? Reduced Stateroom 11,00. All Roomi "lit Hot and Cola Water A reitful nveTnlftht mil. 3 rean ago the i Fall niver Urt anlted 1 for NeiT York- Kvcr since then It maintained an Dnapproich, able rernrd for dependahle setrlce.

T.arKft rlGD environment, eomtnTtanle Only tha Fall Rlrrr T.lne ran 7oa ervlce that vrltn 5 WKartefF REDUCED AUTO RATES 15.04 njo. Steamer leave! Fall Hirer i Ii30 p. HI. Frnrn TCenport RiftO p.m.. Dna Xeir York, 1'ltr 14, X.

FaKnn SI-, 6(00 a. m. Eaitern standard Ret Your Tickets and Staterooms at Lena; "wharf D'AGATA--In this clly her residence, No. L.r.cc.- GuEseppe, Tr'df D'Aeaia. DENNIS--Suddenly, la f'' -f R.

May 29, 1S32. Eir.tr-'v band of Harriet W. 69th year. St. GII.LIS-- Suddenly, In i 13J2, at her Street.

Jury HIGDEB--In city. ward W. HlEbee, I Residence West Mai HUMES--In this c-ilr. f'Vsl Mary wife, of In her Sth year. J.UDD--Suddenly, at Percy Judd i RC- tMf I Aiberl SSth year.

MANCHESTER--In 1 Monday. May 33, of i SSth Trmr. PATTErtSOX--In Mary A a viti of i Patterson, at her Broadn-ay. SUI.MVJIX--in residence, Webster SU band or Hinnsh 1 SWALLOW--In i jEwaGui. A rKBr-' I.