New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 13, 1929, Page 3

BOOTLFG CHARGE (Continued from First\Page) happened that mention was made it police board meetings of alleged'! iquor law violation in Pajewskis rug store. replied that e heard rumers the other nmissioners were holding secret meetings and discussing reperts of he alleged violatian and as soon as e heard of it he “called their cards nd told them the reports were ." This happened twice. nat the proposed 19 per cent cut n_ wages of the policemen, while e was an alderman, was that he, belleved the policemen earned ry cent they were pald.. “My onecience guided me,” he replied the question whether he voted n keeping with his cath as an al- erman or as a friend of the police. Going into the relations between hief Hart and Pajewskl, Judge angan brought out that Pajewski a commimioner about six onths before he complained of quor raids in the §th ward. Though Olty Neoded Cloaning Judge Mangan asked him if it ere not true that these who com- ned to him were victirhs of raids nd were convicted. HE replied that ome of them were in that category but “people at large” in the afth d also complained. He did not vant to prevent Chiof Hart from nforcing the liguor law but he hought the whole ‘city should “be leaned up” rather than just the fth ward. Asked who it was who reported him that his fellow commissioners ere talking about him, he said be uld not recall & single name. He could not recall that Commis- joner Bannan told him of & com- plaint in writing against bis drug ore. He was not told by the com- nissioners of a written complaint by ev. Lucyan Bojnowski, he said. Relative to his connection “with is drug store on Broad strest, he id he was not employed at any ther place and he kne about quor and alcoho! beipg there, H:t ept it under lock and key and id mot recall missing any of the upply in December, 1926. Ask by Judge Mangan his reason or having alcohol in the drug store e sald he used it in certain prep- rationn.” Asked why he had such supply on hand, he was about to nswer but Judge Dickenson ruled e question out as irrelevant, on Appolatment “Who appointed you a police ommissioner?” Judge Mangan ask- Mayor Wel was the reply. “You testified the other day that e party leaders rewarded you ith the appointment. You didn't ean that, did you?” Judge Maa- n asked. “Well, the party. has leaders and e mayor was one of them,” he aa- red but pader persistent ques- oning he admitted he had per- ons! knowledge that the mayor has he power of appointment of com- issioners and Mayor Weld ap- ointed him and deposed him. Pajewski admitted that he “did ot feel very good about it,” when he was deposed but he did not lame Chief Hart for it. “It drop- d out of the sky and I didn't now who to blame,” he said. Blamed Hart for Raid Asked 1t he 0llm0$ Chiet Hart for his brether's arrest for violating the liquer law. in the drug. store. Pajowski hosltated and hedged but finglly admitted .that he did blame the - chief. Relative to Officer Wil- Ham Grabsck's comnection with the Pajewski-Gardiner meeting at the latter's home, Pajewski said the of- ficer was & friend of long standing and had sympathised with him a number of times after he was deo- posed. He denied that he over dis- cussed Gardiner with Officer Gra- beek. Going into the matter of Pajew- ski's visit to Gardiner, Judge Man- San asked Pajewski to relats in de. |tall what happened during this moeting. Pajewaki repeated his tes- timony of last Friday and mentioned that Chiet Hart’s property in Flor- ida was talked about. “Just a minute; who brought that up?” Judge Mangan interrupted. “I 414" Pajewski replied. “Did you mention anything about taxes?” Judge Mangan asked. “No sir,”" Pajewski replied. “As & matter of fact, you did have to pay taxes as a result of that raid?” Judge Mangan asked, but the question was tuled out as being too remote, on objection of attornasy Monkiewics. There was also an objection by the attorney to a question as to Whether Pajewski had mentioned an expense of $600 for investigating al- leged liquor law violation. The ques- tion was not allowed pending exam. ination of the records of last week's testimony, - Reported Rumors to Pajewski admitted that he re- peated to Gardiner in Ira Leoonari's presence *rumo that had beem brought to him in his store and said that Edmund Nedley could give other Information. = Judge Mangan insisted on knowing what the ‘“‘ru- mors” consisted of. “Why I heard rumors that pro- tection was being given to certain parties,” Pajewaki said. “Who were the certain parties?” Judge Mangan pursued. “I don't know. It was all ru- mors,” Pajewski replied. Preased to tell who reported the “rumors” to him, Pajewski said there were “many people” but he eould not recall the name of a single person “Do you want that answer to stand before this court and jury that you cannot recall a single one?” Judge Mangan asked. { “Yes sir,” was the answer. Dentes Calling Hart Bootlegger Pajewskl denied to Judge Mangan that he told ‘Gerdiner that Chiet Hart was a bootlegger and “so is the whole damn family.” Asked if he was still angry with Chief Hart at the time of the visit to Gardiner, Pajewski replied nega- tively. “I did not go there te start.any trouble or make any affidavits or anything for publication. I merely went there to find out what he had to tell me,” he said in reply to fur. ther questions by Judge Mangan. *Why, then, did you find it neces- sary to tell him these things about Chief Hart?” Judge Mangan jon- tinued, “We simply compared rumors,” Pajewski replied. Touching on the visit of the fed- eral agents to Pajewski’s drug «ore, Judge Mangan asked him if the agents had told him that Gardiner had quoted him as saying that Chief Hart was a egger. Pajewski replied that they did not tell him #0, to the best of his recollection and he could not recollect either that the agegts showed him a letter. “You know what letter I'm re. ferring to, don't you?" Judge Man. L NEW BRITAIN san asked. “No., 1 don't,” was the reply. “Well what are you answering for if you don’t know what you're being asked.” Judge Mangan shot at him. “Well, you're talking about let- ters,” Pajewski answered, and on being shown Gardiner's letter to the federal authorities, said he did not recall that the federal agents had shown it to him. Judge Mangan went into the mat- ter of interviews which Pajewski had with Bernard G. Kranowitz, a news- paper reporter. Attorney Iacmkh.l wics objected on the ground that it wasg not proper cross-examination. Judge Dickenson admitted it when Judge Mangan sald he was laying a | {oundation for -ater testimony. After a recess, during which the testimony of Ira Leonard was looked up, Judge Mangan was permitted to ask Pajewski whether he had told Gardiner he spent $600 for detec- tives. Pajewski denied that he had mentioned the matter. Helped to Pay Detectives “As a matter of fact detectives were hired, weren't they? Judge Mangan asked. “Mr. Halloran hired them,” Pa- jewski sald and admitted that he shared the expense. His share was about $110, Judge Mangan asked {f Pajewski had been obliged to pay a govern- ment tax as a result of the raid on his drug store. Pajewski asked Judge Dickenson if it was necessary to answer the question and the court told him the question had been admitted, Pa- jewski then replied that he had paid a $200 tax. Source of Leonard's Information *“Do you know of any way In which Leonard could have learned of this tax matter unless you had told him?" Judge Mangan asked. “No, I do not,” was the reply and Judge Mangan concluded his cross examination and Attorney Ca- sale took over Pajewski, asking mm| whether or not he had been prom- | inently mentioned as a candidate for mayor on his party ticket. An objection by Attorney Mohkle- wics was sustained. Feit He Was Double Crossed Attorney Casale asked Pajewski| whether or not he had told news- paper reporters that he had been “double crossed” after he was de- posed as chairman of the police board, also that “he and his gang would get Chiet Hart and his gang.” He sald he recalled that he had claimed to have been “doutfle cross- - ed” but he had not accused Chie: . Hart of having had a part in it. At. torney Casale showed him a copy of the New Britain Herald of Dec. 28, 1926 to refresh his memory. After reading the newspaper ar- ticle, Pajewski said he failed to notc that he had implicated Chief Hart. Attorney Casale withdrew the ques- tion and apologised to Pajewski for ! having asked it. He then asked him ' whether or not he had made a state- | ment to the press that “Mayor Weld | and his gang will hear from me and | my gang.”” Attorney Monkiewicz objected and was sustained. | Attorney Casale asked Pajewski . DOBBS HATS The wonderful reputation of Dobbs Hats is based on the firm foundation of superb quality and noticeable eleéanceofstyle.'flxepriosarea reasonable return for the individual attention which each hat receives from expert craftsmen. Fitch- Jones l (el LT L) AR By AN W AT B AT A T .0.0-0 AERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 19%9. DATLY whether or not Officer Grabeck was one of the “ambassadors” who came to him about a meeting with Gar- diner. Attorney Monkiewics objected to the characterization of the officer as “ambassador.” Pajewski said Officer Grabeck frequently visited his place of business but he was not one, of the “many people” who gave him in- formation. Asked by Attorney Casale to name his callers Pajewski said he could not recall any names. Asked by Attorney Casale his rea- son for having mentioned in direct testimony last Friday that he had been invited by Chief Hart to “Andy” Mullen's home in Elm Hill, Pajewskl replied that he mentioned it in connection with a recital of de- tails of his social relation with Chief Hart. Used to Rack Doors Pajewski, in reply to Attorney Casale, admitted that he went to Gardiner's home and entered back door. “Why the " Attorney Casale asked. “Well, I'm used to going into places by the back door,” Pajewski answer- ed. Several times during Pajewski's cross-examination, Judge Dickenson told him to be responsive. “Why can't you answer the questions in- stead of testifying in your own way?" the court asked him at one point. Attorney Casale concluded his cross-examination at 12:20 o'clock and Attorney Monkiewicz took Pa- jewskl for further questioning. any Friends On Force He asked him whether any po- licemen but Officer Grabeck had come to him after he was deposed as chairman and Pajewskl replied that several policemen had called | on him *“You had many friends in the department?” Attorney Mon- kiewicz asked. thought he replied. nd were you mad at Chief Hart when you called on Gardiner?"* f the attorney asked. 'No air, T was not.,” Pajewski re- plied. Judge Mangan asked Pajewski whether or not anyone had ever showed him a letter from Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski, making com- plaint against alleged liquor .aw violation, and Pajewski replied that Chief Hart showed it to him. “And did you give the chief your word of honor as a gentleman that it was not so Judge Mangan asked. “I did,” Pajewski replied. “And Father Bojnowski is the pastor for that northwestern - part of the city?" Judge Mangan asked. “He is," Pajewski agreed. Judge Mangan tried to bring out that there was hostility still between the chief and Pajewski. Pajewski said he had not seen the chief at speal * g distance but once since he was de] as chairman of the po- lice board.” On that one occasion he met the chief in a bank and said “ge:d mornin; to him: 3 ‘“You don’t speak when you pass in the corridor of this building, do you?" Judr~ angan asked, and At- torney Monkiewicz objected. Judge Dickenson remarked that it was not important. ‘The fact is, (here is a lawsuit between the two men, he ob- ; served. = 8idney G. Curran, partner of Pa- jewski in the drug business, testi- fled that Gardiner and two federal agents were at the store and talked with Prjewski. Curran heard Agent Genlot use the words “concrete evi. dence.” e also heard Pajewskl say: “That's right. 1 wash my | hands of it. After Judge Mangan and Attorney Casale had cross examined Curran, Attorney Monkiewicz rested his case and Gardiner was called by Attor- ney Caeale. Gardiner Called He testified that he wi 67 years MID-WINTER FURNITURE KILSYTH DENIM SUITE .- - Kilsyth Denim, skilled workmanship and finest construetion have produced this handsome three piece Living Room Suite comprising a deep comfortable Sofs, Club and Wing Chairs. ' The combination of these fine features made this an exceptional value at the former price. It {‘o" now been reduced ®eeesssesesessece $149-00 $89.50 COGSWELL CHAIR Mahogany frame, beauti- ful paneled mohair cover- ing, a real saving of Ottoman is not included at $30. $§0.50 this low price ............ of age, 91.” “You don't mean that, do you?' Judge Dicken son said, and after the court stenog rapher hud read the answer. Gardi Iur laughingly corrected “1791" to §“1871." In reply to Attorney Casale, ‘O-rdlur said he had six children and eight grandchildren and had been arrested once but never con- | victed of a crime. He is a carpenter by trade, he said. and has also been in the employ of the United States government. He was employed by the ordnance | |department in factorfes in New .Britain and Winchester's in New | Haven. He became involved in the | lawsuit through Pajewski's action | in turning over to him information which he forwarded to federal au- thoritiea. Agents Hinman and Gen- lot called on him and he accompan- led them to Pajewski’'s drug store but Pajewaki was not there, so an- other call was made the foliowing week. Going iInto the back room ovi the drug store, Gardiner said there was a discussion between the visi- tors and Pajewski. Garciner told Pajewski he under | stood there was a misunderstanding | as to just what channels were used | to obtain evidence of alleged liquor law violations at the City Drug| store. “You said the Bridgeman peo- ple or the people who had the place here in Hartford got the evidence. ! and ; they (indicating the federal agents) someone else did, and Gen- lot spoke up and saild, ‘Now here you want to come pretty near tell ing the truth about this thing be- cause there's going to be a bunch! of subpoenas handed out’” Gardi ner said. > He did not recall that anyone used the words, “concrete evidenc did he hear Pajewski say, * mor | t is all raay.” Gardiner testified that on April 30, 1927, ,he tatked to Sergeant John C. Stadler on a matter pertaining to Chiet Hart and the police depart ment, and that in June, 1927, he talked with Patrolman William Gra- beck on the same subject, in front of 749 Stanley street, near’the cor- ner of Dwight street. Judge Mangan objected to. alldw- ing any of the conversation to com+ in on the grounds that Stadler und Grabeck were available and could testify if necessary. The objection was sustained, Gardiner also talked to Frank Gehring of the Metal Specialty Co., which has d factory on Hillerest avenue, he testified. He said Gehr- Wng gave him information about the police department in the pres ence of Ira Leonard, He testified to having been sum moned to the office of Chief Hu for conference with the chief and! the board of police commissioners. He sald he gave the evidence of iottery selling in New Britain, and Chief Hart laughed it off, saying “Why we all play those lotteries.” At that time, according to Gardi ner Chief Hart asked him if it were not true that he (Gardiner) had re cently won $1,000 at a lottery. Gar diner said he never won anything. | the only tickets he ever bought be- ing for evidence for the federal au- thorities. 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