The North Adams Transcript from North Adams, Massachusetts • Page 3

THI NOItTH INSPECTORS LEAVE AFTER FIRE PROBE Major Home in Adams Still Under Guard Ai. NO STATEMENT; Question of Insurance Gets Careful Consideration-Intimation of Report Tomorrow or Saturday. Another Eagle St Proposal Is Considered by the Committee Latest Suggestion isThat Instead, of Cutting Off Parts 4 of Front of Porter Hadfleld Building and Wooden Building South of It, the Entire Porter Had- fleld Building be "Moved Short Distance South, Against Main Cody Building. A proposal tiat Instead of eutting 10 to 11 'rom the front ot the PorteV end H.dBeld building, fcur Jrtek Eagle Taylor of Northampton and I 1 1 Springfield havs retarned their homes 'after having complied the Investigation of flre lalthe-home of Major I street, Adams, on the of April when tin. Majorfcnd three sons lost their and Major was burned Is trying to bring out, their The' police guard established 'at the Major house ou the i the Ore was stm on duty and probably will be kept there until the report of the Investigation Is "Vhe Inspectors mslntslned their policy of silence regarding the re- of their instigations and Ch ot Police B.

H. -Cassidy and Chief Charles Hiser of the department of Adams steadfastly refused today to eipress any oplnldn. -It was Intimated that there may a report on th. Investigation either tomorrow or Saturday and that inspector Taylor may return to Adams at that time. yesterday ra th eers are said to hare had another talk with Mr.

Major and a deaire to go over the house Ith him. He waa willing to do but whether they carried oat their intention wai not learned. It known that tavestlga- tlon on. of J-rehln, ot Its kind -ever conducted IB this section of the andjo piece of information was disregarded. The matter of insurance eere- fully gone into as Is the ease In invMUgatlon of thl, a of persons were and carefu: note, made of their received in their InTestlgatlon b.t the result will not he knowa until after they have completed the report.

which. It Intimated, will be story BITUI.IUIO atreet, In connection with plans for widening that thoroughfare, the city more the building south to stand against the main part of thn build- tag occupied by Cody's furniture store, where the reduced triangle would be wide enough to contain was considered last evening at a meeting of Uie city council committee which Is considering several plans for the development and improvement of the Eagle and North Church street section. After having boen deadlocked for several weeks on Die Chamber of Commerce plan to remove all the holdings In the triangle north of the Baptist church and another to remove only the so-called atlron building at the of the triangle, the committee recently reached a 'tentative agreement on a a to lake out tho flatlron i i and straighten the east of fcaglo street by i the front from i story brick structure, but he new Idea ot moving a building south Instead, understood to have been advanced by A. H. Barber, owner ot the is now being considered.

While accurate estimates on the coat were able last night, it Is understood that a were Interviewed were asked not to the line or questioning pursued ny the but it learned today that this reonest Is made in the majority ot similar cases. Physical Education Demonstration Tonight 'A demonstration of the physical ed- work which is being done In seventh and eighth grades ot the nubile achools will be given at 8 o'clock this evening In Drury gymnas- Inm by JOT boys- and girls -who are members of the classes. Miss Frances label), teacher of physical train ng nnd education, will be In charge of the program. A large number or relatives and friends of the children, who have been preparing for the exhibition for gome time, will attend. No admission will be charged.

tha job could be done for about the same afoount that would be Involved In cutting 'off Its front wall. The moving of the building would -not only permit It to retain its present site, but would clear a larger space In the triangle. It would, however involve the moving of a small wooden building that now stands 'just south of the Porter and Hatneld building, probably to face on North Church street, and also the removal of the addition lo the main building on the north; This would leave the Baptist church, the Wlth- erell building, the main Cody build Ing and the and Hatflelu structure, in the order, named, the only buildings on the east side Eagle street north Churc! streets. Drawings-and plans of all thi 'various schemes that have been sug gesled were studied by the com mlttee last evening with City Engl neer H. L.

Ashley and the commit tee later went to Eagle, street look over the property again. A the conclusion of llie session, ar ransemehts were made for- the com mllteo to meet on Monday 'evmiln with Mayor Johnson to go over with him th'e plans now before It, th data which It hag secured as to th probable cost of the projects am turllicr details along the latter llu which It may havo by Monday. EVBN1NO TRANHSBirr, II, Special SWwfes for Snmmur Popular bdadiaa? Silk, and Wash ORAL INTERVIEWS FOR POLICE CHIEF Candidates For Local Position Will be Examined in Westfield Week From Today. Oral Interviews for the members of the North Adams police department who are candidates for promotion as chief will bo given a week from today In to notices received here" today. The were ordered to repel to P.

J. McMahon, a member of the cirll service board, at the WeslJleld city hall. While It bad been understood that all of the 10 men who took tlio civil service 'examination for the position here on April 24 would 'ie given the oral Interview's, too, only a tew of the 10 had received their notices of the latter part of tha' tests today. It Is'understood that the men will be taken at spcciflc'd hours, aftoi lie other, and Interviewed, private ly by the civil service commissioner. The interviews are given to gauge the personality and general fitness of the candidates.

U-i FTC found a new soap that washes out stains I NEVER law clothes get dean easily-- and so ufttyl l-Just my week's wash In the rich, mild Rinso suds. Rinso soaks out the dirt and stains. They float right ofl by themselves, and I haven't a bit of rubbing to do. is different kind ot laundry foay--granulated. It's so economical.

It'salllneedonwasMay. No bar soaps, or harsh chemicals, easy on my hands, too. They don't get red now, as they did when I used old-fashioned soaps and powders. Ask your grocer for Rinso dotbci vAif Firemen's Dates Are Assigned Assignment of vacations for mom bora of the local fire department bai now been completed. Kach fireman has two weeks' vacation and llir dates this'-yoar were chosen accord ing to seniority of service.

Samue Westcott and Lawrence Macksey aTi acting as relief firemen i thi vacation Firemen John H. Hurlbut and George Kleury began their vacation; on Monday and are scheduled lo re turn to work on May 2 4 The or der In wb.lch other members of trio department will have vacations fil lows: May 14 to June 7, Harold Prentls: and William Duby; June 7 to Juni tt, Gilbert Gregory and Qcrp.lt Spragoe; June 21 to July Lawrence Belanger and Andrew Grant July 5 to July 19. William Harrl and Ralph Brown; July 10 to A James W. Hanlon and Leo Caron August 2 to August 15, Alfred I.a nols and Frederick D. Lewis; An gust 1C -to Angust 30, Fay H.

Vial and Abel F. Jones; A 30 September 13, P. H. Rellly and Wil Ham Stickles; Seplember 13 to Ssp tember 27, Michael Delaneer am Archie Belanger; September 27 Octohcr 11, William D. Yarter an David Bushey; October 11 to Octo her 25, William and Ed ward Crews.

Pile Sufferers Memorial Service Held For Late Mrs. Gurne Owk Aimer Do you know why do not gin rom -and butimg re- Wfcy cutting and Do 701 know the of Is Internal? That there Is sUfnatloo of blood la lower bowel? Do know that then a haroi- lesa Internal remedy discovered by Dr. Leopbardt and HEM- ROID. now sold by Rite 1 Drug and guaranteed? everywhere, that is aranee HEM-ROID banishes br removing by freeing -blood circulation fa lower treatment bu an almost for last fug relief to of rateren, and aad.ezpen** of Don't delay. Try HEM-RO1U iWay.

It will BUM tor At the meeting of tho Ladies' Ai society of the First Baptist churc yesterday a i a Ices for tho Into Mrs. II. M. Gurne a former president the societ and for Mrs. II.

-M. Wood, forme secretary, were A i to Mrs. Ourney was read Mrs. P. G.

Carpenter and one Mrs. Wood by Mrs. B. E. Hawk Several appropriate solos were sun by Mrs.

H. 31. Mausert. At the business mooting, plan were made for a food sale to held on May 21 In the Bugle'stra roams of the Daptlst church. Jir C.

H. BenJlo anfl Mrs. Leon Haskln were chosen to take charge. A birthday party was enjoyed a the conclusion ot the meeting i the members who have i a May and June, entertaining. Personal Paragraphs Grace Doremus ot Seattl daughter of Mrs.

T. E. Dor former Grace Rlchraun of tbls city, Is a guest at the hum of Mr. and Mri. C.

Q. Richmond Church street. Mrs. Moses Dudley has ret.urne from Hudson, N. where 3h spent tha past few weeks.

B. B. ntlb ot Wilmington, who has been spending the months la Florida, visited here day. Mr. Fitch bas been spendln the summer months In Wllmlngto since ke disposed''of his lumb buslneis here a few years ago.

Miss Mary Halton, local hi returned to her home In tt city afttr a trip to Terk elty. REUNION PLANNED AT NORMAL SCHOOL Angelo Patri Will be' Th. Speaker. Arrarigeraentt are, being com leted for the reunion banquet be alumni ol the Adams Nor al-school which will be served ormat hall on Saturday, May 1 o'clock. Angelo Patri, famou hlld educator i the epaake nd George Phillips will sing.

Needle of the'FIrst Moth dlst Episcopal church will, serv he meal. Any friends of the school who ar eslrous of hearing Mr. 1 Patri are equested to secure tickets from rlnclpal R. L. Smith of the Nor- Mr.

Smith also urges lat all reservations, be made 1m- leillnlely. DO YOU KNOW THAT WE HAVE AN ALL YEAR-ROUND TOYLANP Ablate wher, you can buy Bookt, Rubber BalU, rte. UtlU and like to be on their bhrthdaym. NEW STRAUSS M5CHANICAL TOYS SOc to, 98c TOY MACHINE GUNS Harmlets fly when in action. $1.00 PETER RABBIT Electric Nursry.

Lamp $2.25 WHEELBARROWS S9c to PUZZLES For and 27c to HELLO MA MA TELEPHONES 'When receiver lifted telephone 'Ma $1.25 at 5Oc PORCH SWINGS $2.00 PORTABLES includinf and 38x70 on $45 Size 36x50 on $16.50 JUMPING ROPE TIME IS HERE Strong, Ropes lOc and 25c PORCH GATES for 3 feet $1.95 5 feet $2.95 NEW! CHARACTER DOLLS Imperaonatinc "Our the famotu child $1.50 Hathaway to Speak To Universalist Women Rev. Mary Andrews Conner will nt.ertaln the women of the Univer- allst church at her homo on'Oijsi ook Terrace Saturday afternoon rom 2.30 to. 5 o'clock when an op- orlunlty will be given to meet and tear Miss Agnes Hathaway, recently Japan. 'Miss Hathaway lived In 'oklo' for 25 years atid represents he United- States" government wiien he speaks'-on Japiui'e attitude toward the United Slates. Her main eason for coining to North Adanis this time is lo spenk beforo the delegates to the district V.

W. onfercnce over week end. While lero Bho i bo a fcuest of lie Hev. C. C.

and -Mnry Andrews Conner. On a evening at 8 o'clock Halluovay will speak In the Jnivers'allst church Attitude of tho Japanese Toward tho i Slates." The Comrades, all other men of tho parish and women gltcsia ire Invited to attend. Since the churches of "the will mnke their i offerings for llie N'ear East Relief, no offering will be received at the evening meeting in the Universalist church. Carnival Advance Agent Makes Visit Here Today George W. Bray, advance agent M.

J. Lapp's Greater Shows. will appear on State street grounds, below the recreation field, as the first carnival attraction of the year, next week, was In this city today. Tlio shows are coining to North Adams the! auspices of Company of the National Guard anil will remain week. Agent Bray declares that tho shows IUG Vilgb class, clean attractions will i of amusement for young and old.

Succeeds T. M. Moran As John Hancock Supt. Allen T. Lynch of Cambridge yesterday began his duties as superintendent or the North Adams- rtis trlct or tho john Hancnck Insurance ompany.

Ho succeeds Thomas Moran who resigned. Mr Monin, -who lias been In culplo) of Itic'llartock Insurance conin.tn ror about 20 years, i wiilch in was i or the dis trlct for tliOy past years, has not announced bis plans for tho ft lure. Obituary Mrs. llrotlicra Mrs. Louise Brothers, i of Jo seph Brothers of 411 Houghton street, died shortly after mldnlgh this morning following a short ill ness.

She was In Brandon, Vt Aug 26, 1867. and came to Norll A a Bp years ago. Since comin; here she had a a host of friend to whom her death will be a mat jter-of deep regret. She was a de vout member of Notre Dame churc. and was a member ol St.

Anne' society. Besides her a she leave four daughters, Mrs. Wlffred ue, Mrs. Joseph Misses Louisa and La Rivera and th Rose ses ou all of this city and sons, Jo seph or Jacksonville, Napoleon Albert Edmond Brothers thl city; slater, Mrs. Matilda Murr.i of North A a and brother, Loul Gordon of Lynn.

Arrangements for the a hav r-ni. been completed. Interment rl In family lot In Southvie POPULAR FICTION--75c each All including the Mar 15 JUVENILE BOOKS--39c to $1.25 The Tery newest Books for Boys and Girls of all Well bound and yerjr attractive for Do You Know that We Have a Complete Line of Nursery Furniture Cribs on Wheels, Baby Rocking Dressing Commode Chairs High Chairs Folding Bath Folding. Clothes Dryer DO YOU KNOW THAT 1VER JOHNSON AND COLUMBIA BICYCLES sold in North at Boston Store Other well known of $29.75 to HEAVY DUi BOYS' WAGONS with eta, $6.25 to $11.75 BUDDY WAGONS $1.00 to STURDY SCOOTEUS All hare with rubber tirca, dice $3.50 to $7.50 We have "the largest department in devoted to and we invite you to visit it. UNIVERSALIST Y.P.C.U.

NAMES NEW OFFICERS Marion Brown is Elected Pr'eiident The board of officers to serve dur- ng tho year for the Y. P. C. U. at the Universalist church was elected is follows tit a mectlnic licld last eve- nlni- In the home of Gcurge B.

Iladloy on Hall 1'rcsidcnt, Miss Jlnrlon i vice president, George Jlad-i rocoidins secretary, Miss Aina SU-uson; corresponding secretary, Miss Carolyn Bedford; cr, lira. Beatrice Wilson; auditor, Arthur C. HMllcy; member at large, Miss Neva Hay ton. Tlic executive board Is. made tin of the officers ot the society and the member at large.

Plans WCTU discussed for the pre- of tho picture, "linn ilnr" which tho Universalist church will htivo on tho last Sunday o( tho month. At the conclusion of the meeting, social lionr was enjoyed nnd refreshments were served the, guests. Rearguard of Girls' Club Returns From Washington The delecatos from the North Adams Girls' club who a i In Washington 1 i Wednesday, fol- lowlii" the biennial session of the a i a League of Girls' clubs, ret homcTTast evening after their Journey: On Monday, they svcre given the i of mooting President Cooltdge and through the cpur- of Congressman Trendvvay were shown a the president's yacht. Local Intelligence Tho Mfayette social committee will hold a May dancing party on Monday evening, May 17th, In Masonic hall. May's orchestra ot I'itts- fleld i i music.

--Tho Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary society or the Advent Christian church will hold food sale on Friday afternoon from 1.30 to 6.30 o'clock in thn Rochat store Included among the good lor sale i salads, baked beam and candy. --The Hongnlon Community Round Table will conduct a dancb tomorrow evening In the school hull. Members and Infltad i will tw present to psrtlel pate in program of round, square a dances. Hudson's orchestra will i music. --Court Margaret, Catholk Daughters of A i a its busl ness mettlnf Hit flu! plans for the bridge and whist parly to bo hoW on Saturday afternoon in the i of Columbus rooms.

Plans were also made for rummage sale tho date of which will be announced later. The body of Patrick H. Whalen, who died In Springfield yesterday morning will reach North Adams at 3 30 this a and will be taken lo Pringle's funeral home. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at o'clock In St. Francis and burial will be in the family lot at Hillside cerooler.v.

CO. CONSIDERS BASEBALL TEAM Recruiting Campaign Will Also be PUns for a baseball team, for tho formstion of a Company assoclt- made up of former members of the unit and for a recruiting cam- Cq aj paign will be discussed tomorro evening at a meeting of. the uoa commissioned olllcera ot K. National guard, to -which members of the oulflt been vfted. Ofllcem of the company bops mako tho coming acanon the most since Its organization and projects which Iboy have view in addition lo those mentlone) may be outlined tomorrow evenlnj WHEN YOU i a i home, of classified tdi.

The SPECIALS advertised Monday continue for Woich Monday's papers far wore BUTTER Kellogg's SlicedBacon Crisco Pe6 Soap FLOUR.