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The Boston Globe from Boston, Massachusetts • 8

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THE BOSTON GLOBE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1926 RESCUE MAN FROMJGLT ELK Metropolitan Police Drive Animal Off Golf Hose, 69c- Cotton, check patterns. Seconds. Childrens Hose, 25c- Mercerized cotton, pine- apple veave, Black and colors. Childrens Union Suits, 98c Cotton, Fall weight. Varlou? styles.

Blue Peggy Cloth Middies, 1.49 Regulation style, sizes .6 to 18 years. hii i The Famous Store Within a Store For the Sate of the Less Expensive Merchandise BawBffllfflT i nequaled values in young folks 9 fall apparel! Girls9 Coats From Our Great Basement Store Juvenile Section NEWTON, Oct 1 A thrilling story of thd rescue of a watchman In Nor umbega Park from the savage attacks of a maddened elk was told this morning by Sergt McCloud and patrolmen Austin and Eliot of the Metropolitan Police. The watchman, known only as Mack, went into the elk yard at 10 oclock last night to turn on the water for the drinking trough. The elk, a huge and ugly was, evidently waiting In- the darkness for' the watchman. The animal rushed forward with his horns lowered and lunged savagely at the man, who turned and ran for one of the trees In the yard.

The elk dashed after him, snorting and pawing. After, five minutes of dodging the Infuriated animal. Mack ran for the high wire fence of the yard and sprang half way up. The elk was only five feet behind. As Mack climbed the fence the elk rearer and tore at him with his horns.

Mack screamed for help. Patrolman Austin, who was riding down Norum-bega road on the other side of the an auto sped to the station at Weston bridge. Sergt McCloud and officer Eliot leaped Into the police launch. They sped down the river. Austin turned a searchlight in the direction from which the screams were coming.

The light revealed the huge elk, tearing with horns and feet at the wire fence which was rapidly falling under his savage attacks. The policemen rushed ashore. Sergt McCloud turned the launch searchlight directly upon the elk. The officers se'ized sticks and ad-vanced upon the elk with hand torch-. T.

Kolns an4 yelling at the tops of their voices. Theelk retreated. The officers leaped 2Ter ence drove the animal Into his shelter, locked the door and helped Mack down off the fence, just before the last strands of wire, weakened by the elks attack, parted. NORWOOD MAN STARTED 1790- MILE TRIP ON 75TH BIRTHDAY NORWOOD, Oat 1 On his 75th birthday, Milton H. Howard of Howard st accompanied by his wife, started on an automobile trip, during which they cov-, ered 1790 miles.

Mr Howard drove during the nine days, in which they visited Niagara Falls, Canada and North-ern New York, returning through the I Hudson River Valley. Where Buying Power Counts I larae stores in the KAXE chain have dramatically combined their buying power to make this the outstanding furniture sale of A special section is devoted to complete Home OutliU. Fall Brides! Here is tour ehanee to seeure the newest furniture ereations at ei-tremelv low prices. SgOZEZrsZ! .740 wasmnGTDM st. A very exceptional selection of 1.95- 24-95 2950 9 New Fall Coats 12 95 14-95 Sizes 14 to 20 Sizes 7 to 16 Years EUROPE REJECTS GENERAL STRIKE British Requested It of Other Coal Miners A splendid assortment of sports coats for Fall and Winter Flaids, novelty tweeds, checks and fancy mixtures.

I lam tailored effects with smart notch collars. Some are leather trimmed, some have patch pockets and many have fur collars of platinum wolf, kit fox; red fox and Mendoza beaver (dyed rabbit). Latest Fall colors. Hundreds of beautifully tailored Fall coats for girls. Featuring plain and fur-trimmed models.

All wanted colors and popular mixture fabrics. Dyed rabbit and mandel collars. Exceptional values! SUSPEND PERMANENTLY WAKEFIELD PATROLMAN i Selectmen Vote at 2:30 This Morning After-Long Hearing Before 1200 Citizens by any of the other witnesses. He said that if Russell was found guilty the word of the other Wakefield and Reading officers who testified that he was sober was to no avail. Law Must Be Upheld Town Counsel Clemons said that if the law of the town.

State and Nation Is tc be upheld, such acts as were charged to patrolman Russell could not be condoned, but that the officer should pay the penalty for unbecoming conduct. He stated that Rossetti was under a handicap by not being able to understand or speak the English language very well. Mr Clemons also laid stress on the fact that several witnesses for the defense had emphasized that patrolman Russell had only a glass and a half of wine, and he intimated that such testimony had been carefully rehearsed. Many people stayed in the Town Hall corridor until nearly 3 this morning, to hear the-result of the Selectmens decision of the first police hearing in several years. OSTEND.

Belgium, Oct 1 (A. P)-A request by the striking British coal miners that a general European coal strike be declared was rejected today by the International Miners conference here. Misses Silk Dresses Talking of Laziness I have a son of 19 who Is too lazy to shiver when hes cold, a man told the Lambeth magistrate. London Tid Bits. Misses Velours Hats 3.95 to 4.95 Several attractively trimmed models.

Good colors. Girls Dress Hats, 2.50 Velvet, cotton backed. Assortment of colors and styles. Girls Velvet Tams, 1.50 Black and brown with smart ribbon trimming. Tf T' 'll iWiiite was locked in a cell on a charge of drunkenness.

In the morning, about 7, he testified, he was released after signing a paper. William F. Young, formerly patrolman, who lives xm Nahant st, test! fled that he was awakened after mid-night on the night of Aug 17 by loud taJk In front of his home and by vile language. He said he phoned for-the police and then went outdoors, as he believed someone was being He told the Selectment that he recognized the voice of patrolman Russell as the person who used vile language, and claimed the officer and Fay had Rossetti on the ground and were assaulting him. His wife also testified that she saw Rossetti assaulted and that she recognized Russells voice as the one that used the obscene language.

Arthur Hanright, who lives near Youngs house, also testified that he recognized Russells voice In connection with using obscene language. Frank Hanright, father of Arthur, stated that he heard the voice of a man talking partly English and partly Italian, but he did not recognize Russells voice. WAKEFIELD, Oct 1 Following the most sensational hearing in the history of the town, lasting from 8 last night until I this morning, tho Board of Selectmen, afterward sitting In private session for nearly two hours, voted to discharge patrolman Hardy Russell from the police force. The vote for indefinite suspension was 3 to 2. Selectmen Dignan, Young and Butters being In favor of It and Chairman Whitney and Selectman Newcomb in the minority.

The lat- ter two members, on another vote, i were in favor of temporary suspension for the accused officer, Town Hall was filled to overflowing capacity during the public hearing and most of the crowd of 1200 citizens stayed until the testimony had ended. Never has more' interest on the part of the townspeople been shown than was seen during the hearing of the World War veteran, under suspension for the past month on five charges preferred by the Selectmen and police chief. I The largest array of witnesses that ever appeared in the Town Hall at a hearing gave testimony in the case. Frequently the evidence presented caused such laughter and applause that the chairman many times was forced to rap for order, and on more than one occasion he threatened to clear the hall of spectators. A bevy of attractive models in satin, flat crepe and georgette.

All the latest style features and Fall colors, Chanel red, rustic brown, jungle green, henna, navy, cocoa and black. Misses sizes 14 to 20. In-between sizes 13, 15 and 17. Childrens Smart New Fall Coats 5.95 Of chinchilla cloth, polaire and flannel. All interlined.

Some with fur collars. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Childrens Jersey Panty Dresses, 2.95 Hand embroidered, contrasting collar and cuffs. Tan, blue and red. Sizes 3 to 6 years.

Five Offenses Charged Patrolman Russell was charged with five offenses, drunkenness, assault and battery on Salvatore Rossetti of Stark av, concealing evidence, obscene language and disturbance of the public peace. Town Counsel Maynard E. S. Clemons presented the evidence for the Selectmen and Ex-Representative George 1 M. Poland was counsel for Russell.

Following the hearing attorney Poland announced that he would take the case before the court for Judgment. In the course of the hearing he entered numerous objections to evidence offered by various witnesses. The hearing resulted from the suspension, on Aug 19, of patrolman Russell, who was on vacation at the time of the alleged happenings. It was shown that Salvatore Rossetti had 1 een arrested for drunkenness on the early morning of Aug 18. Early the same morning an auto owned by Dr Richard Dutton wag stolen from Franklin st while the was attending a case, and in Wakefield sq three Wakefield police officers fired shots at the speeding machine, the driver or an occupant of the car returning the fire a number of times.

None of the testimony concerning the auto chase and exchange of bullets was admitted at last niits hearing, inasmuch as there was no charge covering the affray. The Grand Jury recently, after hearing evidence, returned a no bill against patrolman Russell on a charge of misappropriation of the aut owned by Dr Dutton. In the District Court at Malden a fortnight ago. Judge Maguire of Woburn, sitting as a special justice, refused to issue a compaint against patrolman Russell and John H. Fay of Reading on a charge of assault on Salvatore Rossetti.

Misses- 2-Piece DRESSES 9.95 Ultra smart for the campus, sports or business In jersey, poiret twill, velveteen (cotton); flannel and whipcord. All the latest Fall colorings in the lot. Sizes 13 to 19 and l6to 20. Boys All-Worsted Jersey Suits, 3.95 In navy, gray and tan. Heavy weight, middy style with Eton collar.

Pants are lined with good firm material. Sizes 4 to 10 years. Boys School Overcoats 9.95 All wool, with English plaid, backs, brown and oxford gray. Very, good selection of patterns. Sizes 12 to 18 jears.

Boys Furnishings Boys Cricket Sweaters, 1. 98- Variety of smart fancy styles. Sizes 6 to 1 5 years. Boys Pajamas, 1.25 Cotton flannelette trimmed with, frogs. Sizes 8 to 18 years.

Shaker-Knit Sweaters, 5.00 Crew-neck style. Navy and black. Boys Flannel Blouses, 1.25 Cotton and wool mixed. Gray only. Sizes 8 to 16 years.

Misses Undermuslins iL Misses Girdles Step-in, elastic 5 model, medium length. Sizes 24 to 30. 2.00 and Misses' Night Gowns Colton flannelette; very good 1.00 rAnd elours Arc the Smartest of All Hats This Fall VELOURS HATS Had Glass and a Half of Wine Adolph Morris testified that patrolmen Russell and Fay had visited his house, and that Russell had only a glass and a half of wine, refusing more because he said he had to drive an automobile; but that Rossetti appeared to be under the Influence of liquor and seemed to have taken liquor before going to his house. Mrs Morris corroborated the testimony of her husband. Patrolman John G.

Gates testified that in response to a telephone call he went In the police car to Nahant and Franklin sts, where a disturbance had been reported, and patrolman Russell told him that Rossetti was drunk, had attempted to stab Fay and was subdued. Patrolmaff Charles T. Glynn, who drove the police car to the scene of the episode, said he saw three men struggling on the ground and, after Russell recognized him and told him he had a drunk under arrest, he and Gates went to the Town Hall with patrolman Russell and Rossetti, the latter being booked for arrest as a drunk." Patrolman James A. McFadden, a member of the police force for 40 years, testified that he saw Russell at his home early on the morning of the alleged assault and later in the police station, and that the officer appeared sale and nervous. Officer McFadden testified that Russell said he had had two drinks of wine during the night, and patrolman Glynn testified that Russell did not appear to be drunk.

'I Will Get Russell Patrolman Gervase Stanley made a sensation when, under examination by attorney Poland, he stated that ex-Pa trolman Young had told him, "I will get Russell, after Russell had been appointed to the route formerly patrolled by Young. Officer Stanley related an Incident In the police guardroom, where he tossed a 5 bill to Young and said: You are still getting graft and you need this money. Patrolman Frank Fisher of the Reading police testified that he met patrolman Russell of Wakefield In a Reading restaurant early in the morning of the day of the alleged assault, and that Russell appeared sober. John H. Fay of Reading testified that he was with patrolman Russell at Morris house, that Russell had a glass and a ba'f pt wine and was not Intoxicated.

Chief of Police James J. Pollard, under cross-examination by attorney Poland, testified that previous to the episode of Aug 17, patrolman Russell had been regarded by him as one of his best officers, that Russell was always truthful and did not drink as far as he was aware. Attorney Poland, in summing up the case, said that patrolman Russell had told the truth and did not try to con-Mal anything. He said that It was a fd state of affairs if an officer on vacation could not indulge in an ounce or two of wine without some one's smelling his breath every few minutes. Attorney Poland characterized Rossetti as a fabricator and claimed Rossettis testimony, was not supported On Sale at Childrens Shoes Little Tots Shoes, 2.65 Brown elk, blucher cut.

Plain toe, Goodyear welt. Sizes 4 to 8. Childrens Tan Shoes, 3.95 Smoked elk, blucher style, Goodyear welt. Sizes 8y2 to 12. Little Gents Shoes, 3.45 Black or brown.

Sizes 11 13j2. Goodyear welt ber heels. Girls' Gym Shoes, l.OO -Sizes 2)1 to 7 and white shoes. Rossettis Testimony Under examination by Town Counsel Clemons last night, Rossetti testified that he was at the home of Adolph Morris on Valley st on the night of Aug 17, with patrolman Russell and John H. Fay of Reading.

He stated that after a number of drinks of wine had been served, the three visitors left the house and started for what he termed a joy ride. He claimed that the machine stopped many times in the next half hour and that when near the corner of Franklin and Main sts he tried to get out of the car, but was prevented. Soon afterwards, he testified, he was pushed out of' the car and then assaulted. told the Selectmen that he was punched in the face, his nose bled profusely and that while on the ground he waa kicked in the back by either Russell or Fay or by both. Then he was taken into the police auto, wnlch had been telephoned for by a neighbor, and after being taken to the Town Hall The new soft high crowns, pinched, creased or tucked.

Bobbed headsizes. Large headsizes. Silk grosgrain trimmed. Tinsel ribbon. Unusual ornaments.

Jungle Green Chanel Red Black Sand Wood Honey finance the Medford Boy Scout Council work in this city. Tile committees of the Rotary Club are being organized for the campaign to raise $5000 The team captains will meet Tuesday night Taylor ot the Warner Childs Company, chairman of the man and a member of the club, on his recent trip through France, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, England and Ireland. He gave an Interesting talk on business conditions in Europe. Pres Edward Kenney of the club presided. Principal J.

Stevens Kadesch of the High School, member the flub. had as guests at the luncheon four Medford Boy Scouts, Kenneth Ferguson and Parker Hart of Troop 13, Robert Meserve of Troop 5 and David Nason of Troop 4. The four scouts gave short talks. The talks were given in connection with the coming financial campaign Pz jth Patary Club to TALKS ON EUROPE BEFORE MEDFORD ROTARY CLUB MED! OKU. Ckt I-The Medford Rotary Club was addressed at its weekly meeting and luncheon at the Medford Masonic Club by Andrew F.

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