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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
REV. BIZ. ROOT
 ROUTS BURGLAR
Courageous Clergyman Sum- mons NeighbOrs tO Thief Hunt in Night at Washing ton Park.

Rev. Benjamin F. Root, pastor Of | St PauTs Episcopal church, which 1 faces Washington park on its north l side, is big in heart and eloquence, but slight in frame and not, in the physical sense, a big man.
 But he came home last night from the fireworks exhibition, found bur glar in the rectory hunted him out of the house, chased him into the street, reused the neighbors and had 8, man hunt.
 The fellow was six feet 10 inches tall, according to Mir Roots estimate and armed. But the rector of St. PauTs tackled him just the same, and stuck to the job, even after the bur slar had fired @ shot, in an attempt uS frighten his pursuer.
 MT, Root was asked to tell the story today, He said: "I had gone to the park to see the fireworks. leav- ing the rectory about 6:3O. My par ty walked back from the park and I reached the rectory about 10:3O. As I came across the park I saw a light in the house, which I thought very strange, because my wife and son are ] in Texasron a visit, and there was mo- @Ody at home. I thought, however that my brother and his wife might have visited me.
 ''When I approached the front door the light went out, and I felt that somebody was inside who had no bus mess there. I opened the door, en- tered noisily and shouted, Who is in here? What are you doing here? Get out Nobody replied, so went to the Tbaclz door and found it all right. I went three times through the house, and then out of the back door into f hn rS Io% e-,1H denly flew apart, and out came 8 man. heard noise, like a shot from a. .32-caibre pistol. I don't think the fellow intended to shoot me. [ think he fired over my head. Then he threw something at me. It may have been a screw driver. One was found in the neighborhood.
 T called, Stop thief The fellow ran and chased. Windows began to open. The people began to come out. First we had three men after him, and finally forty. The netghbors came from their homes and joined in the chase. At one time I was within twenty feet of him. The fellow ran down Kossuth street, and under the viaduct. Some persons said they saw and would have taken him except he pointed something at them, which might have been a, pistol"
 MT. Root found the rectory ran sacked from top to bottom. Drawers were opened. and their contents pulled out. Closets were overhauled, and chests enrptied. He does not know what things are missing. if any, and may have to wait until Mrs. Root re- turns to determine if anything has been taken.
 Soon after the alarm was sounded eight policemen appeared on the scene. The police department is on the trail and hopes for results. En- trance was effected through a win dow. The burglar broke out @. pane of glass 14 x 32, from q, point between the church and the rectOry. As It happened, last night, there was noth- ing going on in the parish house, which is usually the scene of some meeting, or festivity during the early part of the evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
FOUR APPEAR FOR TRIAL AND PERHAPS
 FOR DISCIPLINE

The police commissioners win hold Q. hearing tonight in the case of Ser geant William Wolf and Patroln1an Matthews of the Third Precinct, who are alleged to have assaulted James LenEen, a saloonBeeper of 2S4 How ard avenue.
 Iengen claims that while closing up his saloon shortly after midnight two weeks ago he had an argument with the policemen and was placed under arrest. Lengen resisted and the coppers used their night sticks freely. The trouble started through Lengen's chaIieng ging the police to ar rest him.
 Patrolnen John Matthews and Charles Luctanno, charged with be- ing absent from their posts while on duty. will also be heard before the disciplinary committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Mems SS dandy shoes.

Worth every cent of the prce-and enough different sorts so a enjoys making choice. Cherry tan calfskin, English model Brown calf, English butcher, style with rubber heel and Neolin sole Black calfskn, Englsh last, leather Neolin sole rubber or leather heel Black calfskin butcher with round toe Comfort shoes of black kid, butcher style Oxfors of cherry tan calf in butcher English style Brown Russia calf oxfords, English model
 each at $8 Boys Bargains:-
 Tan Army shoes with broad toe and solid sole S4O5 Gunmetal calf laced shoes, medium toe,-$3.05
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Good OVeralls
 pay best.

Headlight overalls for example, They are heavy firm tough fabric Gut with plenty of and up to marked size But they don't bag and look though Petey Dnk had got hold of pair that belonged to George Auger
 white-$1.65
 blue-$225
 brOwn-$2.50
 raiload strpe-$225 Shop coats made by the Headlight folks heavy twill -$225.
 '+.s&%$tl=e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Home Helps Extra Value!

Aladdin aluminium saucepans. at, regular S1- 75c Nickel toweIbars, 86 inch, regular S1.26- 75c Soap dishes. nickeled, regular Boo S5c ToiIet-paper holders, nickeled, regular 25c- 19c Glass shelves for bathroom, nickel ed brackets, regular $1 and $1.25- Hanging soap dishes for bath-tub, niCkeled, regular S1- 7Sc Saucepan sets, aluminium, 1 each of l F and 2 qt. size. $1 O'Cedar mops, regular S1- roc Parlor brooms, regular 75c to S1- soc Aluminium
 1A at. percoIators,
 at. sanIcepans
 6-qt preserving kettle
 Sauce pan sets
 11z qt. rice boilers
 regular $1.5O to $2-S1.25
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
DIED.

MOSER-In this city, May 8, 1919, Frederick Moser, aged A years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the funeral parlors of LAeberum & Heaphy, No. 332 State street, on Saturday. May 10, at 2 p. m.
 Interment at Park cem etery. Au- tomobile cortegeL Reb"p CHARLAND-In this city, May 8, 1919, Arthur, beloved son of Arthur and Malvina Charland, aged 23 years, II months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the home of his par ents, No. 311 Howard avenue, on Saturday, May 10, at S:30 @. m, and from St. Anthony's church at g o'clock.
 Interment in St Michaeps ceme- teT-y R8b%p FARREII,-In this city, May ', 1919, Edward Farrell
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter Mrs. William Doughertty. 1496 North avenue, on Saturday, May 10, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Augustines church at a. m., with a solemn h Gh mass.
 Burial S Michaers cemetery. Autor1 olJfle ortege. Rsb"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Boys Double
 Serv1ce-S1O.

A Double-Service suit that boy will like because of it's good looks.
 And that Mother and Fla ther will like because of its durability.
 Gray mixture,ni weight, and in latest waist-seam style with slashed pockets Has the two pairs of trousers which make Dou- ble-Service suits different from all others.
 Sizes ' to IT. $1O
 Front basement
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Bridgeport, Conn,
 Friday, May 9, 1919.
RainCOatS: Silk Dresses !

Fine offerings of both odd as the combination may seem.
 Beautiful silk dresses worth $27.5O to $3750-$1875 Raincoats of firm fabric with nterlining of rubber $385
 And men can pick raincoat at same price, boys may pick for $2.9O
 Folks have been picking busily-but there is chance yet to share.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Hats to fit mems faces.

As much difference in hats as in clothes. One sort for man; another entirely different sort for another Each sort here for each sort of men-and intelligent aid in helping to choose rightly. Stetsons are fnest-bu there are other pretty good hats.
 Each sort in tasteful Spring colors and black
 $2.5O to s8
 foor,r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Clever combination
 for fichus.

Either ruffled or tucked. there is the prettiest and most-nove1 fichu fabric! 'Tis either net or :organdy, falls into graceful folds and ripples, adds marked charm to dress.
 White is either plain or combined with blue or rose, and there is tan and old blue and rose.
 $1 to $1.5o yd.
 Center aisle. frent,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
w omen S cool
  Athena wear.

Athena underwear suits women because it is tailored to fit them as smoothly and well as their other attire.
 Iris not stretched into shape; it is cut and tailored. And it is so cut and shap- ed that it offers freedom and ease and protection at the same time.
 Light fine soft cotton vests pants and bodices- 85c and $1.
 Union suits, according to size-$1.5O and SITS.
 All Athena vests are cut low in front with welcome fitness and are narrowed at the shoulder so they will not slip.
 All Athena pants and un- ion suits are made with a patented seat which does not ,gape.
 Left aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Special allieres
 and earrings.

Jewelry of verylittle cost with much of the beauty and effect of fine and genuine !
 LaVallieres in platinum finish set with flashing white stones, complete with chain, regular $1 and $1.50-65c
 Pearl earrings, much lus- ter and beauty, three sizes, regular 50c and 75c-39c
 eft aisle, front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
BeauteOuS white
 shoes ready.

For women who would early enjoy the comfort and daintiness and charm of white shoes, good news. There is splendid gathering ready this instant. 'Tis varied and its members are graceful and we'll made.
 Some high, some low, all attractive and trim. Indispensable in Summers weather, welcome wher the shines-n harmony with every form of light at tire
 Buckskin lace boot, Louis heel S900 Buclskin lace boot, military heel $9.O0 Buclskin lace boot, Cuban hee- S9OO Canvas lace boot Louis heel $500 Linen lace boot Cuban heel- $500 Linen lace boot, military heel S7.0O Girls canvas boot, Neon sole low heel $500 Girls canvas boot leather sole, low heel S4.00 Buckskin sport Oxford, Neolin sole, low heel-$7G0 Linen Oxford, covered military heel $7.OO Canvas Oxford, leather military heel $500 Canvas butcher Oxford military heel $500 Canvas Oxford leather sole low heel S3.50 Canvas Oxford, covered Louis heel $7.OO Buckskin pump wing tip, military heel $6.5C Canvas opera pump, covered Louis heel $500 Linen Hi-cut pump, covered Cuban heel $7OO Canvas oopera pump, covered Cuban heel $500 Canvas one-strap pump, Cuban heel $7OO Canvas plain pump, low heel $500
 Main floor,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Preserve eggs In waterglass.

AA w S~~
 Finest season for this splendid way of keeping eggs-NOW.
 Waterglass is chemical preparation which keeps eggs genuinely fresh. May be had at small May be had at small charge at any drug store. Mix your solution, put in a stone crock, and place the eggs carefully in it.
 They'll be delicious at whatever time you wish to use them within a year. Stone crooks ready-Sizes from 3 to 12 gallons
 $1.35 to $4.5O
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
DrasSIereS-OSc

Snug and pretty little brassieres with a trimming of embroidery both back and front.
 That embroidery wide and effective and pretty,
 Hook-front model, special value 59c
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Firm rich silk gloves--S1.15.

With their coolness, they bring a lustrous beauty and. a good even texture.
 Have double finger tips which insure longer wear. White gray black OF mastic- $1.15
 Center aiale.~TeaA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

Nainsook Unions. Coolest underwear that ever was offered men or chil- dren.
 And ready in spotless pu- rity and comfort-giving cut. Men's-$1.5O
 Children $1.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Suit saving for big boys.

Limited number of long trouser suits yet to be picked from by boys.
 Worth much more than their price, they offer good picking.
 Splendid blue serge and attractive gray or brown mixtures.
 Belted styles, smart and clever, nicely finished. Sizes ' to IT.
 $13.5O and $16.75
 Front basement
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

No matter what you want
 try The Times Want Column
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Dandy baseball stuff 1=4 off.

On every dollar of former price, cut of 9 cents That is to clear up things we'd rather have boys and men enjoy. No extra war tax on any of them; we we taken care of that.
 Masks Chest protectors Baseman's mitts Catchers' mitts Shinguards Bases A straight reduction every one of -4
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

Handkerchief, pretty--and 25c. Good linen with tasteful patterns embroidered in cor ner.
 And a good diversity of those patterns 25c Or fine light sheer cotton with tasteful edge of lace
 25c Figured handkerchiefs for children, have a great appeal to little children-3 in box
 10c and 15c
 Center aisle. rear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
ONE DIVORCE GRANTED
Fred Gillett Gets II on Grounds OF In
tOlerable Severity

Fred Gillett Of Huntington secured a
divorce in Chittenden county court yes-
terday afternoon from Fannie d. Gill
lett of Lincoln on the grounds of intoler-
able severity. NJ. G. Leary appeared
for the petitioner. The couple had no
children.
Court will convene this morning at nine
o'clock to take up such cases as may be
ready at that time. 1t is expected that
several cases will come up for trial to-
day. Whether court will be in session
next week depends largely upon the at
torneys. Judge Stanton does not expect
to call the petit jury before a week from
next Monday unless he is sure that the
lawyers will have jury cases ready for
trial next week. During the week of
November H. according to present plans.
the petit jury will be called to try such
criminal cases will be ready for trial
at this term Of court. and other jury
cases which are ready will come up for
trial following the criminal cases. unless
some Of them, can be disposed of next
week.
1t is quite necessary that the work of
Chittenden county court should be
finished in November, as Judge Stanton
has to go to Woodstock to preside early
in December
Judge Stanton ordered judgment for the
plaintiff yesterday afternoon in the case
of Manley q Lemerise VS.. Carrie Ladue.
Whttemore & Black were attorneys for
the plaintiffs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
UNIVERSITY NOTES
Annual Initiation banquet Of Phi Del
tn Theta mt Hotel Vermont

The annual initiation banquet of the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity was held Mon
day evening at the Hotel Vermont The
initiates were: Capt. Joseph Philips Of
Washington State College, IA, Robert
Williams, Rutland. '22, and the following
members of the class of %: Francis A.
Conlin, Springfield, Mass; A. Merrill
Gallup, Burlington; Weston C. Hammond.
Rutland; Cornelius A. Kirwin and John
j. kirwin. Hartford, Conn; George T..
MARI. WILLIAMSBURG: John NJ. Miles and
Z. Curtis Mower. Burlington; Edward
j. McGinnis, Jr., Dorchester Mass. =:
Roland A. Newton. Bethel; John FL,
Patrick, Burlington. Edmund C. Mower
OF burlington acted as POSTMASTER at the
banquet. Delegates from other chapters
Of the fraternity present were: Mr..
Keegan of Williams College, Mr.. Stewart
Of Dartmouth, Mr. Reynolds and Henry
LOOMS of Union College and Mr. Putnam
Of Amherst College.
The Ariel board appointments have been
announced as follows: Assistant editors
#. S. Pease. Jr., B. f. Greene. G.. L.
Best. II. Sharpes, C, NJ. Way, H. e.
Rockwell, Miss Clifford, Miss Boardman
and Miss Stiles; Photographic staff g.
T.. McGreey, Miss Alene Crosby and
Miss Alpha Amey; art staff r. Il. Logan
and Miss Tyler: assistant business man
ayers, l.. S. Bartlett and s. NJ. Converse.
The art and Photographic STATS are not
complete and the editor in-chief, ]. r.,
Jennings, will be glad to communicate
with any who have aptitude for work in
those departments.
The Delta Psi fraternity announces the
pledging Of Richard w. Holway of Barn.
et
The football team defeated the
Hamilton College team at Clinton, n. Y.
Saturday by score Of to O.
With the approval Of the acting presi-
dent of the University of Vermont, the
following appointments and assignments
are made In the university battalion:
Major. commanding the battalion, w. l..
Hammond; captain Co. ID, NJ. C. Bond ;
captain Co. A, f. A. Lynch; captain Co.
G, j. r. Dyer; captain. Co. b. j. r. Burke;
first lieutenant Co. d. j. L. Fitzpatrick;
first lieutenant. battalion adju ant. Per ey
Hill; first lieutenant Co. Is, j. ii. Mcleod;
first lieutenant Co. A, f. f. Horton: first
lieutenant Co. C, d. II. Doane; second
lieutenant Co. A. II. A. Spaulding; second
Lieutenant Co. A, C. A. SERVER: second
lieutenant CO. C, G. NJ. Doolittle: second
lieutenant Co. B, A. w. Akin; second
lieutenant unassigned. r. A. Bruya: sec
ond lieutenant unassigned. ]. w. ARM
strong; second lieutenant. band leader.
A. II. Kidder; drum major. band, l.. IT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
LEAVE ON FRIDAY
Delegates from American Legion of
Vermont to National Convention

Delegates representing the American
Legion of Vermont at the national con-
vention OF the American Legion at Min
neapolis, November 10, II and II, will leave
for the western trip on Friday. The Bur-
lington members Of the delegation. includ-
ing Howard a. Allen and possibly Miss
Marie Reeve and Donald A. Carly. the
last two being alternates. will leave the
city Friday morning on the 1:35 south
bound train.
The entire Vermont delegation to the
national convention of the American Lee
gion is made up as follows:
Delegates, with voting power: Bert S.
Hyland, Rutland, chairman of delegation
Howard a. Allen. Burlington; Guy r. Var
mum, Barre; Elmer C. Sanborn, Bellows
Falls; George II. Horton. Winooski; Ste
phen S. Cushing. St. Adams; William f.
Cory, Montpelier: w. Allen Fletcher.
Johnson
Alternates, without votoing power. but
with power to sit in the convention and
speak on questions coming up: Donald
II. Norton. Vergennees; S. S. Watson. St.
Adams; Donald A. Carly. Burlington
Chauncey Adams, Danville; Miss Lillian
LaVallee. Rutland; Jonn l.. Stanley, Wi
nooski Miss Marie Reeve, Burlington; II.
A. Wilcox. st. Johnsbury.
q Dclegates-a a large with no voting power
but with power to sit in the convention
and speak on any question: ]. Watson
Webb. Shelburne Leonard Fl. Mason,
Northfeld; James f. Donahue. Essex
Juction; Pearl T. Clapp. Brattleboro: Karl
s. Webster. Orleans; David II. Hunt
Windsor; w. J. Kelley. secretary Of the
delegation. Rutland Harry Weber, st.
Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
BIG GATHERING COMING
I-aymen Meet to Lay Plans for Inter-
Church World Conference

Yesterday afternoon at the office of Dr.
w. A. Dawson in the Masonic Tempe.
representatives of the various evangelical
churches in the city met to lay plans
for the entertainment of the nterchurch
conference, to be held in Burlington
November II to 20, inclusive. Those pres
ent were J. l.. Southwick. L. L. Nash
T. S. Dean, A. F. Laing A. S. Duckett
II. r. Beecher, II. l.. Ford, A. NJ. Asel-
tine, r. f. Frye. G. Ernest Robbins and
w. A. Dawson. The following commit
tees were elected Reception committee
A. NJ. Asetine. r. r. Frye, II. r..
Beecher, II. II. Hickok; house committee.
the Rev. C. c. Adams, A. f.. Laing, II. l..
Ford and F. l.. Nash; music committee.
a. S. Duckett, r. f.. Frye and T. S.
Dean; committee on registration. Dr.
John A. Hamilton and G. Ernest Robbins
press committee. J. l.. Southwick, Rob-
ert III. Washburn and G. Ernest Robbins.
Letters already have been sent to all
the pastors and missionary workers of
the evangelical churches in the State.
and the largest conference of pastors and
missionary workers ever seen in Vermont
is expected
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
PAROLE VIOLATED
Marcia Preston, IS Yenr Old Gifl
Given Sentence OF 34S Days

Marcia Preston. an 1S-year-od girl, was
sent to the House of Correction at
Windsor for 34S days yesterday by Judge
j. p. Ladd in city court. The girl had
been in the hands of the probation officer
and had violated the terms of her
parole.
The Preston girl. who comes of good
family and is the daughter of a
prosperous farmer was first arrested last
July and was fined 800 and costs of 81
for night walking and perambulating the
streets for immoral purposes. She was
placed in the hands of the probation
officer under condition that she take
regular treatment for a disease, which
she had contracted. She has violated the
conditions of her parole In this and other
respects, and yesterday appeared in city
court.
According to the evidence produced, the
girl came to Burlington few days ago
with 500, which her father had given her
to attend business college. She had not
visited the business college but had spent
most of her money and was down to about
$40 yesterday. 1t was stated that she had
been out large part of the night on
several occasions and when she was taken
into custody felt very badly because she
had an appointment with a solder for
last evening.
Because she cannot pay the fine she
will serve the alternative sentence in the
House of Correction There is law now
whereby criminals can he detained at the
place of their imprisonment until they
are cured of such diseases az the girl
has.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
OBITUARY
Elias Spear

Elias Spear one of Burlington's oldest
merchants, died suddenly yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Spear had been in his usual
health and was out buying furs on Tues
day and was taken i'll as he was return
ing home from Essex.
He was born in Germany November q,
1894, came to this country when a young
man and was engaged in business in
Plattsburgh for nearly % years. After
wards he came to Burlington, where he
had been identified in business for about
% years. forming the we'll known firm of
L. Spear & Son, which later became the
Spear-Martin Fur company, business
which was we'll and favorably known dill
over Vermont and northern New York
State.
He was a member of Clinton Lodge
No, 155. A. f. d a. NJ. of Plattsburgh.
He is survived by his wife; by two daugh-
tiers. Mrs. Robert Spear of Bayside. L. l.,
ana Miss Thema Spear Of this city; and
by two sons Nathan OF this city and
Irwin of Illinois.
Services will be held privately this
evening at eight O'Clock at his home at
1923 Pearl street and the remains will
be taken to Plattsburgh Friday, where
Masonic services will be he'd under the
auspices OF Clinton Lodge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06

money and Sullivan is serving his time
in jail The arrests were made on a
warrant issued by the city grand Juror.
following fight Sunday night Some
Of the signs of the fracas remained with
the men, for Constantine wore two very
black eyes into court.
Owing to the heavy storm of yesterday,
the farm bureau meeting which was to
have been held at Essex last evening
was postponed until next week. A very
successful community committee meeting
was held at Milton Monday evening. and
Miss Cassidy also conducted sewing
class with about 20 present On Tues
day, community committee meetings
were held in Colchester, at the home of
p. w. Severance, and in Jericho at the
home of c. V. Mason. Meetings are
scheduled for to-day at the home of
L. ID. Prindle in East Charlotte this
afternoon, and at Charlotte this evening.
The meeting scheduled for Hinesburg on
Friday has been cancelled on account
of a large amount of sickness in that
place.