New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 23, 1921, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1921.—TWELVE PAGES ., OPERATOR OF FRENCH LIVERY CAR HELD IN BONDS OF $300; BREACH OF JITNEY STATUTES IS ALLEGED Landino Picks Up Po- liceman for Trip to Station, Accepts Fare and Is Then Placed Under Arrest. ra TWO MORE ARRESTS LATER IN THE DAY Owner of Service Claims to Be Operating Under Rules ‘ Laid Down By Commis- sioner—Will Fight Case. Jozeph G. Landino driver of one of the cars being operated by the City Automobile Livery Co., of which Ed- ward French who formerly operated regular jitney buss lines to the west end of the city is president, was placad under arrest this morning by Patrol- man Clarence Lamphere on a charge of violating the jitney laws. Cop “Hires™ Car TUnder the agreements made with patroms of the livery service, cars may be called to any point in the city with- in a 1 mile radius for 10 cents. This morning 2 call was received from a Mr. Cormier of Steele street, and Landina was sent with a Ford car to the patron’s house. He drove Cor- mifer to the center of the city. While coming down West Main street the driver was stopped by Policeman Lampbere who announced that he wished to “hire” the car to take him to tie police station. That point be- ing in the one mile district, Landino the dime which was proffered him by the policeman in payment for the Service given him. In front of polics’ headquarters, Policeman Lam- phere informed Landino that he was under arrest. Asked what the tran- gression of the law was, the minion of the law told the driver that he was operating a jitney but without “J” _plates such as is-issued by the mfl of the state for such veni cles. Protests ihat such not the cases were without avail. Held in $300 Bonds Las@ine was not put to plea in court this morning before Judge George Klett. Prosecuting Attorney Albert A. Greenberg accepted a bond of $300, which was put up by Mc. French, and freed the driver for ap- pearance in court Monday morning to answer charges. Other than to state that violation of the state motor vehicles statutes is alleged, the pros- ecutor refused tc discuss the case. Will Fight Action French claims to be operating the lvery service strictly in accordance with ruling of Deputy Commissioner McDonald of the State Motor Vehicles Commission and announces that, in the event of a decision against his driver in the court Monday morning, be will appeal the case to the superior court. It is possible that Lawyers Josiah Peck and Benedict M. Holden will handle his interests in the local court action. According to French’s story, he called upon Commissioner McDonald soveral days ago to inquire as to his Fight to operate on the streets of New Britain. He was informed, he says, that unless there is a city ordinance 1o the contrary, he has a right to Tun a livery service solicting passengers in all parts of tke city, but not operat- ing between fixed stations. May Affix Placards The former jitneur claims he then asked the commissioner if he would be within the law if he affixed one or all of the following wordings on pla- cards: :For hire,” “To any part of the city for 10 cents,” “care for hire" “livery’ or “public service car.” He was told. he said, that such action would not be a violation of the law. Several of the busses on the Chap- man, Kelscy and Chestnut street lines have been equipped today with new ~J" markers issued by the secretary of the state. Similar markers will be placed shortly upon the Arch street and Seymour Park busses. Law Not Toothless There has been an erroneous im- pression in some quarters that the jit- ney law was “tootkiess,” inasmuch, it was believed, it carried no penalty for violations. Prosecuting Attorney A A Greenberg today dispelled this be- Uef when he quoted from section 8 of an act concerning public servic vehicles operating over fixed routes ete. which provides a penalty of not “more than $100 or not more than 60 days in jail or both. Two More Arrests. Two more arrests were made by the police this afternoon in the action be- ing taken by the police against the operation of jitney cars on restricted streets. In both instances the drivers are in the employ of Edard P. French Tney are Joseph Landino, who was arrested this morning by Traffic Of- ficer Lamphere, and Stehpan Heslin. Motorcycle Policeman William Strolls made the arrests this afternoon Cop Boards Car. Policean Strolls stationed himself at the corner of Linciln and West Main street this afternoon and as the tour- ing cars operated by Landino and Heslin came in sight he hailed them and got aboard. The policeman paid tbe required 10 cents fare, and after it was fo the police station. Hes- eted he ordered the drivers| SMUTS TO HELP BOTH GRAIG AND DE VALERA Indications Are That Prem- ier’s Proposals Call For Dominion Home Rule. London, July 23.—(By Associated Press).—Gen. Jan C. Smuts, the South African premter, is expected to leave London for Ireland early next week, probably Monday, to place his services at the disposal of both Eam- onn De Valera, the republican leader, and Sir James Craig, the Ulster pre- mier, during their critical considera- tion of thc Irish peace proposals made by Premier Lloyd George. This statement was made today in a quarter close to the South African statesman. In circles which are closely obse: ing the developments of the Irish sit- uation muéh satisfaction is expressed at the prospect of Gen. Smuts’ re- entry into the negotiaticns in the manner indicated. This is particu- larly the case in view of the persist- ent reports that Lloyd George’s of- fer, submiited to De Valera Thurs- day, includes a plan for dominion home rule,for Ireland on the lines of SPANISH TROOPS IN DISASTROUS BATTLE Hundreds of Casualties Reported in Fight With Moroccans WARSHIPS LEAYE HOME BASE Dispatches From Madrid Hint That Native Treachery May Have Been Responsible For Setback to Spain’s Forces. Paris, July 23.—A serious setback has been suffered by the Spaniards in the fighting with "the rebellious Moroccan tribesmen, says the Madrid correspondent of the Journal today, who quotes dispatches from Melilla, on the northern Moroccan - coast. A large contingent of the tribes- men atacked the advanced positions of the Spaniards near Melilla and desperate hand to hand fighting en- sued, in which hundreds were killed or wounded, the correspondent de- clares. General Silvestre, commander of the Spanish forces, is said to have been wounded. The fighting is still the South African constitution. Con- cerning the workings of this form of government \Gen. Smuts, it is (Continued on Sixth Page.) FORMER LOCAL WOMAN STRUCK IN HARTFORD Mrs. Alice Beach, Formerly of Frank- Lin Street, and Blind for Over 20 Years, Victim of Auto Accident. Mrs. Alice Beach of 75 Oxford street, Hartford, and formerly a resi- dent on Franklin street, this city, is today confined to the Prospect hos- pital in the neighboring city as the result of an auto accident last eve- ning in which shé and her com- panion, Miss Cora Field of the same address,” were badly hurt and Pa- trolman William J. Foley of the Hartford force received a fractured right thigh in attempting to save the women. The accident occurred at the cor- ner of Prospect street and Farming- ton avenue about 7:30 o’clock. The car which struck the victims was driven by ‘Allen Bacon of 105 Putnam street, Hartford, aftef he had crashed with a car owned by Carroll W. Thurloagh of De=p River. Details of the accident are meager. Miss Field was reported as walking along the street with Mrs. Beach when the two cars hi‘ each other, and without warning the Bacon car ran onto the sidewalk and struck them. The patrolman ran zcross the street in an attempt to push the women from the path of the car. He just reached them when the car struck the three persons, dragging them for many feet. They are all in the hos- pital where Miss Field is reported as serious and the policeman has two fraétures of the thigh. Mrs. Beach is elderly ana has been blind for a period of 20 or more years. Her age may hinder ker recovery. ‘While in this city Mrs. Beach was a member of St. Mary's church. She has relatives in this city. KU KLUX KLAN CONFESSES Beaumont Branch Takes Whole Blame for Beating, Tarring and Feather- ing Texas Offenders. Beaumont, Tex., July 23.—The mont local of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan today sent long letters to both newspapers here in which they assume full responsibility for the re- cent beating tarring and feathering' of J. 8. Paul, local physician and R. Scott marine corps veteran of Deweyville. The communication bore the official seal of the order and contained more than 4,000 words as an_ explanation of the two attacks. Bellef was expressed here that the letters will be investigated by William Joseph Simons, grand wizard of the order of Atlanta, Ga. and that de- velopments may be expected in ac- cordance with the head officials de- clared intention to submit an author- ities the roster of local branches vio- lating the “law of_the land.” Commodore Barry Petition Is Before Senate Today A resolution drawn by Commo- dore Jack Barry council of the Am- erican association for the Recogni- tion of the Republic in Ireland, was introduced in the senate today by Senator George P. McLean of this state. Similar petitions were intro- duced by Senator McLean on behalf of several other branches of the continuing. the correspondent says. Reports Minimized. Information from other considered reliable, tends to mind mize somewhat the gravity of the situation. The Spaniards, it is de- clared, have evacuated one of the positions they previously had oc- cupied, but no especial seriousness is attached in Spanish military circles to this. The Spanish ~ battleship Alfonzo VIII and several gunboats have sailed from' San Sebastian for an un- known destination, sources, Treason is Suspected. London, July 23.—Dispatches from Madrid today quote the newspapers there as commenting on news of a serious Spanish reverse at Melilla, Morocco, where the press says is now generally admitted some of the news- papers hinting at treason on the part of a native corps as partly responsi- ble for the adverse development. Information _from .an official source in Madrid states that the Span- ish tréops have evacuatéd good posi- tions they held. but declares their réverse was not particularly seridus. SPECIAL SQUAD OF POLIGE ARRESTING JITNEY VIOLATORS Ban Effective in New Haven This Aiternoon and in Short Time Three Jitneurs Are Caught BRIDGEPORT AUFHORITIES ALSO ENFORGE STATUTE In Park City, However, Police Intend To Give All Operators Fair Chance To Comply With Law and No Ar- rests Are Expected Today, Chief Flanagan Says. New Haven, July 23,—The ban on jitneys became effective'here this af- ternoon. When the one o’clock squad of police left the station today, Chief Smith directed them to arrest all un- registered jitney drivers. ‘A few mo- ments later three men had been tak- en into custody. They were releas- ed in small bail and ordered to report in court for a hearing Monday. No Arrests Expected. Bridgeport, July 23—Drivers of jit- neys who had not received licenses from the public utilities commission permitting them to operate were to be notified by the police late today if they appeared upon the street in their vehicles, that they were liable to arrest. Supt. P. J. Flanagan of the police department, was to receive an official copy of the names of those jitney operators who could continue in business and duplicates of the list were to be distributed to patrolmen. Supt. Flanagan did not expect any ar- rests would be made today. MORE MOB VIOLENCE Texas Chauffeur Tarred and Feathered Last Night—Third Victim Within Present Week. Lufkin, Tex., July 23.—George Lee, a service car driver, last night became the third victim within a week or masked bands, He was unloaded from an automobile in the heart of the city aboyt ten o'clock clothed only with generous coat of tar and feathers. He ; is about 30 years old and married. As in the similar cases of Ben Wiley affd Sherwood Vinson this week, the identi- ty of the masked men is unknown. “YOU’RE A LIAR”, BERGDOLL’S BROTHER CRIES, WHEREUPON HEARING CONCLUDES WHITE MAN LYNCHED BY MISSISSIPPI MOB When Sheriff Refuses to Surrender Keys, Gang Breaks Down Jail Doors. _Hattiesburg, Miss., July 23.—Casey Jones, white, recently convicted of the murder of Mrs. J. S. Mosely and sentenced to be hanged July 18, but whose case was pending on appeal be- fore the state supreme court, was taken from the county jail by a mob early this morning and hanged in the court- house yard. Sheriff Wil M Edmondson and Deputy Joe Gray, and Jailer F. H. Mc- Kenzie, were sitting oh the back steps of the courthouse when they saw the mob bearing down oA them. They were immediately surrounded by armed men and ordered to surrender the prisoner. McKenzie refused to ~surrender the keys. “The mob broke down five doors between him and the prisoner. Not a shot was fired but the prisoner put up a desperate struggle getting possession of a razor and wounding one man and hitting another with a_chair. A blow on the back of the head ended Jones’ struggle and he was carried down to the tree. Man Wanted By Police New Haven, July 23.—Paul Gadling, a negro who escaped last September from the New Haven county jail, where he was being held pending the coroner’s finding in connection with the death of Patrick Sullivan of this city, is under arrest in Boston charged with robbery, according to reports received by the local police today_ CORONER MAKES FINDING Holds No One Criminally Responsible for Death of Meriden Woman But Censures Automobile Instructor. Meriden, July 23.—Coroner Eli Mix, in a finding received here today, holds same organization and Knights ~of Columbus councils. SCANDAL SHEET BARRED. Meriden Police Chief Forbids Sale of Certain Ncewspaper in City. Chief of Jolice James J. Landri- gan this afternoon ordered the dis- tributor of . Hartford weekly news- paper to immediately stop the sale of papers under penalty of arrest. “We won’t stand for such a_ sheet the chief declared, adding that i distributor returns.io town he no one criminally responsible for the death last Sunday of Mrs. Antoinette Remond, 47, who was struck by an automobile while on the way to visit her husband’s grave in South Meriden. The car was driven by Miss Florence M. Harrington with Harold L. Cassidy acting as her instructor and the coro- ner says: “I am of the opinion that Cassidy was negligent and is entitled to censure in not taking control of the vehicle as it was approaching deceased.”’ Cassidy is held for trial in the local court charged with opera . “Car without a license. Cassidy ‘was em- In New Haven Caught| Rep. Johinson Objects to Ac- cusation and Makes a Swing At Offender—Bribe Offer is Denied. ‘Washington, July 23.—The Bergdoll investigating committee’s session broke up suddenly today after Charles A. Braum, a witness had called Repre- sentative Johnson, democrat, Ky. one of the committee a “liar” and the lat- ter made an attempt to reach the wit- ness. Charles A. Braun, of Philadelphia, brother of Grover Cleveland Berg- doll, but who has legally changed his name, told a house investigating com- mittee today that the first he heard of the alleged payment by his motth- er of $5,000 to Major Bruce R. Camp- bell, was when he read of it in the newspapers. Braun was called as a witness by Major Campbell in con- nection with Mrs. Bergdoll's charge that she had paid the army officer $5,000 to help get the slacker out of prison. James E. Romig, formerly a Phila- delphia police magistrate and long a confidential advisor of the Bergdoll family, also was called by Campbell. He testified that when he asked Campbell to defend Irwin Bergdoll, also a slacker, the major declared that he had enough of the Bergdolls. WILL REOPEN DANCE HALL Hol®S and Hoffman’s, Now Owned By Fred Beloin, Made Vacant By Expiration of Lease. The lease held by the Park Shirt Manufacturing company on the top floor of the Holmes and Hoffman block, formerly used as a dance hall, has expired and the place will be renovated to be again used as a dance and social hall, Fred Beloin, owner of the place, announces. The shirt manufacturing company has been doing business in this city for about two years. The machinery was sold to a New Jersey concern and removed from the Main street block last week. Under the terms of the company’'s lease, a new floor is to be laid, making the hall ideal for dances. ST T g THE WEATHER. g Hartford, July 23.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Sunday; warm- er tonight, WILL NOT GUT DOWN LOCAL POSTAL FORCE But Will Economize in Other Ways—Reductions in Some Offices. In line with the orders for economic retrenchment sent out by the postal department to 50,000 post- masters in the United States, it was stated at the local postoffice this morning that there is no danger of a reduction of the working force here. While Postmaster W. F. Delaney could not be interviewed, he having gone to Bridgeport on a business trip, it was stated at that office that it would be practically impossible to transact the large amount of business being done here with a smaller work- ing force. Reduction in personal of postal working forces will take place, it was said, in a number of offices where extra help wah employed at an hourly basis during the war. In these offices the work having gone back to nor- mal, there are too many employes and these will be eliminated. The New Britain office is noted for its economy. Many economies are prac ticed here, which seem small in them- selves, yet amount in total to a lot of money. For instance at the local office it ' was the policy before the war, and will be resumed again beginning Monday to tie all ends of string to- gether and use them over, instead of buying new. This seems like a small item, but it saves over $100 a year for the local office, it is estimated. A sav- ing of $100 a year in every one of the 50,000 offices in the country would run into five millions annually. DRIVER CAVES IN : THIRD STORY WAILL Miklauskas' Machine Heads:Toward Street in Unusual Aecident Joseph Miklauskas a “greén” drivér, headed his automobile to- ward a brick wall on the third floor of the Handy Garage and Sales com- pany’s. building at the corner of Elm and Seymour streats this morning, stepped on the gas and hit the side of -the' building with a crash that caused it to bulge for several feet on each side of the point of contact. Had the car been given but a few more feet to pick up speed, those who witnessed the unusual accident are certaint hat Miklauskas would have driven out through the wall to the pavements three stories below. The crash into the wall caused the motor to stall, thus preventing fur- ther damage. The Miklauskas car was damaged, the front fenders, radiator and wheels being stove in. So dangerous was the condition of the wall that the sidewalks beneath were closed a pedestrians to prevent ' the possibilities of persons 'being in- jured by falling bricks. It will be necessary to tear away a consider- able portion of the damaged wall to guard against a cave in. : badly REP. MALONEY VERY ILL. Washington, July 23.—Representa- tive Robert S. Maloney, of Mass., ill at a hospital here, is reported im- proved today and his recovery was hoped for although his condition still was said to be critical. rm— ————— Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business — PRICE THREE CENTS BOOZE SMUGGLERS’ SHIP CAPTURED OFF LIGHTHOUSE POINT, NEW HAVEN; 'HAD 300 CASES OF SCOTCH LIQUOR Vessel, Three Motor Trucks And Three Touring Cars Confiscated Brin Runners At Points Of IS 83, BUT MRS. DAVIS WANTS TO DRIVE AUTO Parkmore St. Woman Gives Hard Work As Recipe . For Long Life. “Don’t try to dodge responsibilities; if you have anything to do—do it,” said Mrs. Adeline Davis, of 23 Park- more street, at the age of 83, when asked this morning to what she at- tributed her splendid health and activity at this age. The truth of Mrs. Davis’ theory was demonstrated in a striking manner, when, at the age of 82, a year ago yesterday, she tendered a reception to members of her family, at which time she pre- sented to children and grandchildren, 19 finished bedquilts, made by her own hands and embroidered with the filgures 82—1920. At the age of 83 she is active, hale, hearty and happy. ShSe appears to be in as good health and as youthful in vitality as most people at half her age. Mrs. Davis was born in what known as the old Steele farm, on Farmington. avenue. The house, ‘which was over 100 years old at the time of her birth, July 22, 1838, still stands. At that time the population of New Britain was so small that residents never dreamed of it be- coming the great industrial city it now is. There were few neighbors and far apart, every neighbor living on a farm. She was educated in the country school house in the village, a school where all grades were taught in one room and not under . the elaborate system 6f public schools now in vogue. More than 50 years ago she be- came the wife of Samuel T. Davis, and for some years past has been a widow. One son, Samuel C. Davis, was an officer in Co. D, First Connec- ticut Volunteers in the Spanish- American war, and lost his life in action. ‘There are seven children, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grand- children, who assembled at the home of her son-in-law, Senator Edward F. Hall, where she resides, last evening to wish her many happy returns of the day. Among the grandchildren is (Continued on Third Page.) REPORT HIGHWAY ROBBERY New Haven Man Robbed of $2,000 by Four Young Men Near Mount Carmel This Morning, New Haven, July 23.—Carlo Patier- no, living in Cheshire, a few miles from this city was bound, gagged and robbed of $2,000 by four young men today. The robbers are said to have escaped to the woods near Mount Carmel. ‘Word of the robbery was received by the New Haven police from Cheshire constables. LOOMIS IDENTIFIES HIS BROTHER’S BODY Harrison Street Man Makes Sure of Identification—Victim Disap- peared Last Saturday New London, July 23.—F. W. Loomis, of New Britain, identified the body brought ashore at Fort Terry, Plum Island, as that of his brother Burton C. Loomis, of Southwick, Mass., who disappeared Saturday night while rowing from Poverty Isl- and, off Black Hall, to Saybrook Point. Permission was given for re- moval of the body to Greenport, L. L., where an undertaker took charge of it. LEGION SHIP SAILS. New York, July 23.—The new ship- ping board passenger liner American Legion, manned by a crew composed almost exclusively of members of the American Legion, sailed today for Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires on her maiden voyage in the South American service. FIRE IN NEW HAVEN, New Haven, July 23.—The residence of E. G. Buckland, vice-president and general counsel of the New Haven rail- road was damaged by fire early today. The cause of the blaze has not not been ILLINOIS GOVERNOR DEFIANT, MAY CALL ON STATE TROOPS TO PREVENT ARRESTS Judge Will Mecide On Tues- day Whether Warrants Will Be Served On State Officials. Springfield, Ill, July 23.—Illinois today began her three-day intermis- sion in the greatest political drama of her history—the Small-Sterling- Curtis indictments for embezzlement and fraud growing out of the Sanga- mon county grand jury’s investigation of the state treasury. Until next Tuesday at least the case remains in status quo. Governor Small, temporarily im- mune from arrest is expected to re- main defiant towards Sangamon coun- ty authorities who issued warrants for ‘his arrest. Lieut. Governor Sterling and Ver- non Curtis, Grant Park banker, the other defendants in the case have arranged thsir bonds and their next appearance depends upon court or- ders. The all-imiportant was: “What will happen next Tuesday?” If Judge F. S. Smith orders war- rants served on the governor next Tuesday there is a possibility of a clash between state troops and depu- ties from the sheriff’s office. The gov- ernor said he would not submit to question today determined. - Mr. Buckland and family are in Maine and the house at present arrest. The prosecution contends that his_position hiet executive of the g Total Value Of Seizure Up To $137,000—Police Apprehend Rum Revolvers SLOOP HAS NAME OF CITY ON HER Maritime Records However, Indicate That Boat, Jennie T. Hails From Northport, N. Y., Though First Re- ports Implicated Local Parties. New Haven, July 23.—Acting upon information furnished over the tele- phone by some unknown person, the New Haven police early today- sur- prised a band of 18 men unloading Scoteh whiskey from the small auxil- iary sword fishing sloop Jennie T., captured them at the points of revolv- ers, seized the vessel, and confiscated about 300 cases of liquor as well as three motor trucks and three tour- ing cars. $137,008 In Seized Property. The seizure is said by local federa] officials to be the largest that been made along the Atlantic sea- board since the 18th amendment be- came operative. The confiscated M- quor is appraised at about $37,000, while the vessel and motor cars bring the total valuation of the property seized to more than $100,000, it is said. New Haven Men Held. Three well known New Haven resi- dents, J. Hamar Bronson, Pearl P. Sperry Jr., and William Beecher, ‘wera among the 18 men taken inte custody. All were held without bail pending a hearing before U.-8. Com- missioner Lynch. Tt was considered doubttul this afternoon if the hearing ‘would be held today on account of the time and wérk involved in issuing the Warrants upon which the men were to be arraigned. Search Is Kept Up. Reparts that .a mysterious .vessel, supposedly laden with contraband liquor had been seen off Montauk Point and that smaller craft had transferred portions of her cargo to points along Long Island Sound from Fairfield in the west to-New London in the east, had spurred the federal prohibition officials to unusual vigil- ance. Yesterday prohibition’ enforce- ment agent Thomas J. McAuliffe re- ceived information that a cargo of liquor was to be landed somewhere in the vicinity of New Haven' during the Light. . Accordingly, he posted the men in his force at various points along the Connecticut shore but neglected to station anyone at Lighthouse Point, at the eastern entrance to New Haven harbor. Mysterious Phone Call. Shortly before daybreak a tele- phone call came into police head- quarters here and the voice on the other end said: ‘They are unloading a boat load of whiskey at the Lighthouse Point pier. “Who is speaking?” asked the po- lice officer, but the informant hung up the receiver without disclosing his identity. Police Capture Crew. A large force of police was sent in automobiles .to Lighthouse Point. Here the officers found cases of whiskey piled along the road in the vicinity of the little pier. Some men were unloading liquor from the Jene nie T, a vessel of six or seven tons, while othe~s were loading it onto moe tor trucks. After firing a shot in the air, the police bore down upon the supposed smugglers and arrested them without resistance. The vessel was taken to the city dock, and prisoners and con= tratand were brought to police head- quarters. Seek to Connect Ships. The federal authorities are en- deavoring to learn if there has been any connection between the Jennie T and the British schooner Pocomoke which sailed from Nassau, Bahama Islands, recertly and later put in to Atlantic City with a large part of her cargo of liquor, consigned to Canada, missing. Nearly all the bottles seized in this morning’s raid were marked “Bermuda. Is Named “New Britain.” The Jenniz T had “New Britain™ painted on her stern as her hailing port. New Britain, however, is sev- eral miles distant from salt water. Ae- cording to the maritime records the auxiliary fishing vessel Jennie T, seven tons net, was built at Noank, and hails from Northport, formerly was in the liquor business. He has been prominently identified with sporting ventures in this. city. Sperry also has been connected with the liquor trade. Beecher is Sperry's brother-in-law. Bonds Put at $3,000. The arrested men later were re=- leased under bonds. In addition to the federal charges against them the state accusel them of violating the Connecticut liquor laws and of com=