New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1917, Page 2

DISORDERLY HOUSE PROPRIETOR FINED Banks, registering 1-3-4-5 Mills' Hardware Store.—advt. -ags and Seals at-Crowell’s. slwes in Auto Coaster Wagons at lle”. Hardware Store.—advt. dmess-of Aunt Delia’s Bread.— him.checkers and cardsto play ) Broms- Wilson's.—advt. 'oys, Toys, Toys, at Gladding’s— dollar Wooden Trains at MHls’ e, Store.—advt. Cmvalteri in “The Eternal i8 now being shown at the . - This picture caused a sensa- n'in New York last week.—advt. | him a pair of Brown Kid Slip- s ‘Damon’s Shoe Shop.—advt. §Our Christiigs club starts Decem- 20d., , pay interest. Com- ' ¢ o.—advt. s ¢ at Mills’ Hardware ‘Watches and Military Rasors Mills" Hardware Store—advt. end him warm wool hose. Wilson’s. i Muslc ‘Sat. eve. at Hotel Nelson. Xmas eve and New Year’s, Free Venira-—advt. -Antamobiles at Mille' Hard- of. Xmas Candy at Crowsll's. g ‘shoe outats, $6.60 pair, at ’ Hardware Store.—advt. DEPOSIT | 5 ChrE;Utl;nas ' Club Check IN OUR SAVINGS DEPT. On or Before JANUARY 1 .And Yeu Will Receive rom December | Comfilflércial - Trust Co. :.\ 274 Main Street 1 Yan Epps Also Fined $100 and Costs—Frequenters Fined Because the state failed to prove that the accused were gullty, unless the court “exercised his utmost im- agination,* Judge James T. Meskill, in police court this morning, discharged George Van Hpps and Mrs. Amelia Harris on charges of misconduct. On an additional charge of keeping a dis- orderly house at 422 Main street, Van Epps was found guilty and fined $100 and costs and sent to jail for two months, while Helen Johnson and /Bertha Nelson, found guilty of being frequenters, were each fined $26 and costs. John Spagno, termed a ‘‘stool pigeon” by Lawyer W. F. Mangan, for the defense, was also charged with be- ing a frequenter and, despite the re- quest of Assistant Prosecutor J. G. ‘Waods that his case be nolled in view of the assistance he had given the po- lice, Judge Meskill insisted on fining him $6 and costs. The raid at 422 Main street oc- curred at 1 a. m. today when Ser- geants A. J. Richardson, A. C. Malone and Theodore Johnson and Policemen Frank J. Moore and Patrick Howley visited Van Epps’ apartment, concern- ing which they had received numerous complaints. The testimony support- ing the charge against Van Epps and Mrs. Harria was very flimsy. The state failed to prove that the couple were even in the same room together and the court ordered a discharge, saying that he could not possibly find even probable cause on the evidence offered unless he exercised his utmost imag- ination. Mrs. Harris told the police that her husband, Frederick Harris, is a soldier in the trenches of France. During the trial on the charge of keeping a disorderly house, the police testified that they have received numerous camplaints concerning the character of the place and when they raided it last night they found Spagno there. The man admitted having had illicit relations with both the Johnson and Nelson women and he further ad- mitted that on last night, in particu- lar, he went to the house at the re- quest of the police, who Wwere planning the raid. It was then that Lawyer Mangan scored him as a ‘“staol pigeon” of the police. The assistant prosecutor asked that Spagno’s case be nolled in view of the excellent serv- ice he had rendered the police, but the court refused to consider the request. Ooids Oause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab- lets remove the cause. There is only one ‘Bromo Quinine.” E. w. GROVIYS signature_on box. 30c. WEST POINT VACANCY. Examination of Oounnecticut Candi- dates on January 9. Senator Frank B. Brandegee an- nounces that there is a vacancy at ‘West Point for which he will recom- mend a principal and two alternates. Candidates for the position will en- gage in a competitive examination in the post office buildings at Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport at 9 a. m. on Wednesday, January 9. The examination will be under the direc- tion of the United States Civil Serv- ice authorities. The examination for designation to the United States Military Academy consists of the subjects of algebra, geometry aad grammar, for which three hours are allowed and, after an intermission of one hour, geography, United States history and general his- tory, for which three hours are al- lowed. No permit or authorization is required to take this examination, as it has been arranged so that any ap- plicant who presents himself at the piace of examination on the above date may be examined. The three boys who stand the highest in this examination will be recommended to the War Department. The three boys thus selected will be required to take their final examinations given by the ‘War Dpartment on Tuesday, March 19, 1918. The boy who stands the highest in this final examination the semator will nominate as principal, and the next two, in the order of the merits of their examinations, he will nominate as first and second alter- nates. In the event of the failure of “the principal on account of any physi- cal defect, the first alternate, if quali- fied, will be admitted to the academy, and the second alternate has the same chance of being admitted in case of the failure of the principal ‘and the first alternate. All candidates are re- quired to be citizens of the United States, must be actual residents of the state of Connecticut, not under 17 nor over 22 years of age on the date of admission to the academy, and not less than 5 feet 4 inches in height at the age of 17, nor less than 5 feet 5 inches In helght at the age of 18 and upwards. A candidate is eligible for admission from the day he becomes 17, until the day he be- comes 22 years of age, on which lat- ter day he is not eligible. JUDGE ORDERS NOLLE. No Evidence to Support Charges Made Against Man in Police Court. Peter Sieora was arraigned before Judge James T. Meskill in police court this morning on a charge of assaulting John Fugo. The con- plainant sald that Sieora punched him in a saloon last night. This the accused denied, but. he admitted having had an argument following the fcolish action on the part of Fugo in stealing his glass of beer. In Meu of any evidence supporting the assault charge Judge Meskill ad- vised Assistant Prosecutor J. G. Woods to enter a nolle, which he did. CHOICE GIFTS for CHRISTMAS 4 UR stock is now complete and we invite your inspection of our very fine line .of choice platinum and gold jewelry, "American and Swiss watches, sterling silver of the latest patterns, and a very' fine selection of Cordova Leather Goods. The quality of our goods is just as represented and we will stand back of every article we sell. Call and see us. The Pdrier & Dyson Co. 54 Main Street —New Britain, Conn. US IN TEN CONMUNITIES| Nine Other Places Quick to Fol- ~ low New Britain’s Lead Hartford, Dec. 20.—The work of or- ganizing war bureads in cities and towns of the state, one of the most im- portant steps yet authorized by the Connecticut State Council of Defense, has progressed to the point where at least ten such bureaus are already or- ganized and eight others are in process | | of organization. Those so far organ- ized, as reported at the headquarters || of the Council in the State Capitol, are in the following cities and towns: Bristol, East Hartford, Killingly, Manchester, Meriden, New Britain, Portland, West Hartford, Wethersfield, ‘Windsor. ‘War bureaus that are partly formed but have yet to complete their formal organization are located in the follow- ing places: Hartford, Middletown, New Haven, New London, Putnam, Rockville, Simsbury, Torrington. As socn as they are definitely organ- ized the war bureaus receive notices that they are thereafter considered the official, authorized representatives in their districts of the State of Connect- cut for all war work. The bureaus are destened and empowered to supervise and direct all war activities in their towns or cities, except of such organi- zations as the Red Cross, which are national in scope and with which the bureaus will make every effort to co- operate. The bureaus will also be closely alled to the local governments of the places in which they are locat- ed. EVENTS TONIGHT Lyceum plays. theater, superior photo Fox’s drama. theater, high class photo Keeney’s theater, moving pictures. vaudeville and New - Britain lodge, B. P. 0. B. meets at 34 Washington street. Turner soclety, kall meets in Turner Lexington lodge, I. O. O. F. meets in Jr. O U. A. M. hall, St. Jean de Baptiste society, meets at 34 Church street. Lady Nest Owls, meets in G. A. R. hall. > N Court Prosress, F.-of A., meets in Eagles hall. . Court Charter Oak, F. of A. meets in Electric hall O’'MARA TAKES EXAMS. Patrick O'Mara appeared before the civil service commission last evening for examination for a place as regu- lar patrolman. He has been a mem- bor/ of the SUDErnumerary force for several years. James F. Moore took the examinations for appointment in the fire department. Practical Christmas Gifts SMART FURS And aside from their practical qualities, what could be more acceptable than a dis- tinguished set of moleskin, Hudson Seal or Fox? For Cbristmas we show sets of Red Fox, Cross Fox, Taupe Fox—Capes of Musk- rat, Squirrel, Kolinsky, Skunk and Beaver, —Stoles of Kolinsky, Mole, Hudson Seal and Skunk—separate muffs of every de- scription. Special price reductions make these fine furs doubly attractive—come while the as- sortments are still intact. - TWELVE HUDSON SEAL COATS AT YERY SPECIAL PRICES. This Store Will Be Open Evenings Until Christmas. nllx OUR KIND Iu— From New Britain Patriots Enlisted in the Nation’s Service. In Army or Navy ..... ‘In What Branch . e ssscscesscsssesscccsssnnnn Nearest of Kin (s wo Parents) vevveiicvnicenenn.. (Fil This Out and Reta™ to Editor of The Herald.) ... H. S. THRIFT ASSOCIATION. Pupils at Bristol School First to Or- sanize, Hartford, Dec. 20.—Pupils of the Liristol High school ars the first in the state to organise a Thrift Association. At an enthusiastic sathering of the scholars a stirring address was given by Charles T. Treadway, a mermber of the State Council of Deferse. Mr. Treadway urged the necessity for con- servation of labor and materials in or- der to afford support to our ' troops i who are now in truining for the drive against the Kaiser. Supérintendent Reiche of the Bristol schools, also spoke at length. He urged every pupil to buy thrift stamps and war savings certificares. He suggest- ed thdt instead of the 80 per cent quota suggested by the State War Commit- tee, that the quota be raised to the full 100 per cent. Immediately after the meeting the pupils organized a thrift association, and all agreed to save their spending money. in order to place it at the dia- posal cf the Government. Bristol High XMAS weeks ago who received OUR tween 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. Dec. 31st. b 50 Pay 50 cts. each and receive . ... and receive and receive . ... 100 Pay $1.00 each week for 200 Pay $2.00 each week for 50 weeks 500 Pay $5.00 each week for 50 USEFUL GIFTS AT MILLS HARDWARE STORE H. L MILLS . Hardware 336Main Street Did You Receive -Your Christmas Club Check? If you were not one of the fortunate, happy members of the Christmas . Club that started fifty. one of our Christmas Club Checks, you can be one of the happy crowd next year., 1918 Opens for membership Monday, Dec. 24th, 1917 anid closes Dec. 31st, 1917. You can join any time be- | Evenings, 7.to 9 p. m., o Monday, Dec. 24th, Saturday, Dec. 29th and Monday, ; There Will Be Eight Classes This Year Class 2 Start with 2 cts. and increase 2 cts. i each week and receive 2A Start with 1.00 and decrease- 2 cts. each week and receive ........... 5 Start with 5 cts. and * increase 5 cts. ) each week and receive ........... 5A Start with 2.50 and decrease 5 cts. each week and receive ........... BT o 2550 63.7 week for 50 weeks - - feeaneens - D! 0 weeks 100.00° weeks P 250.00 Membership Limited in Al Classes. Join Early. - New Britain National Bank school students are the first in the state to organize a thrift association. CITY COURT CASES. The following cases will be assigned at the short calendar session of the city court tomorrow afternoon: City Coal & Wood company against John J. Higgins, motion to restore to dodket, J. G. Woods for plaintiff; Re- tecca Schectman against J. Fagan, motion to cite Fannie Fagan as co- defendant, Klett & Alling for plain- iff, J. G. Woods for defendant. Bar- ney Lehrer against Steve Mackiewicz, answer, W. C. Greenstein for plain- tiff; J. G. Woods for defendant; Amer- ican Hardware Corporation -agsinst Harry Alpert, answer or - default, Cooper & Mink for plaintiff, Louis . Kats for defendant; Reynolds & Small against P. 8. McMahon, ., Ceoper & Mink for plaintiff, W. F. Mangan for defendant; Hana, Meikien & Runde, Inc., .against Herman Greenberg, Cooper & Mink for plaintiff, A. A. Greenberg for defendant. STEEL CAPACITY CUT. - Youngstown, Dec. 20.—Approxi- mately 50 per cent. of the steel mak- ing capacity of Youngstown plants, representing fully 10 per cent, of that of the entire country, is idle owing o coal shortage. '