New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 27, 1929, Page 13

[ == | NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1929. 1 Large Family Not RMk Plea For Selling Liquor, Judge Warns; Threatens Mikulak With Jail Term Large Supply of Moonshine to Be Used for Expected Christening, Hillhurst Man With Seven Children Says, But Story Does Not Impress Court. “ The fact that a man has a large family to support will not be accepted a8 an excuse for manufacturing or selling liquor in his home or else- where, Judge Stanley J. Traceski sald in police court today, as he warned Stanislaw Mikulak, 39, of 33 Hillhurst avenue that it he comes before the court again for violating the liquor law he will be sent to Jail. He made a finding of guilty and imposed a suspended jail sentence of 30 days with a fine of $100 and costs, but specified that the fine and costa need not be paid at once and if Probation Officer E. C. Connolly finds, upon investigation, that Miku- lak's circumstances are such that the penalty would be a hardship on his dependents, a modification may | possibly be made. Helped to Support Family Mikulak’'s home was raided yes- terday by Sergeant P. J. O'Mara and Officers E. B. Kiely and John M. Tdebler, who went .there about 11 o'clock in the forenoon and seized two 5-gallon kegs full of liquor, two 1-gallon jugs full of liquor, one quart milk bottle full of liquor, two 1-gallon jugs with traces of liquor, two 1.gallon jugs empty, one 3-gal- lon “still,” one 15-gallon “still,” 150 mllons of mash, two 5-gallon tin cans empty, a quantity of corn, rye and a number of siphons. Sergeant O'Mara had information about the outfit and after it was taken to po- lice headquarters Mikulak was met on his way home from Landers fac- tory, where he is employed, and ac- cording to the sergeant and Officer- Kiely he admitted that he manufac- tured liquor and sold it, charging 15 cents and $1 a pint to help support his family. Mikulak, who is the father of sev- en children whose ages range be- tween 2 and 11 years, testified that it was about two years since he had #old liquor, and the quantity which ‘was taken by the police was for his own use. He found his appetite was better when he drank liquor, he #aid, and he also wanted to treat his friends when they called. The bulk of the supply, however, was to be served at the christening of an ex- pected baby in the household. Judge Refuses to Believe Mikulak Judge Traceski warned Mikulak twice during his testimony that the court wanted the truth, and finally he told him point blank that he did not believe his story, atill Mikulak calmly repeated _it. T that thers might be nio .MWL Judge Traceski had Mikulak testify through an interpreter, but the only change that resulted was that he said it might have been one year rather than two, since he sold liquor. The use of several paper bags which were found in the house, Mikulak explained, incjuded bundling various artieles, while the tin cans were used for kerosene rather than for liquor. He bought one keg and the other was given to him, while the glass jugs-and a large cardboard contain- er were left in the house by a family formerly living there, he said. He ‘was given one of the “stills” by a friend, he =aid, and bought the other. Judge Traceski and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Greenstein questioned Mikulak at length, going into all phases of the situation, still Mikulak would not admit that he had, the liquor for sale. Judge Tra- ceski wanted to know how many guests were expected at the christen- ing and Mikulak replied that there would probably be a dozen or fifteen. “Why, they would not drink the contents of a single one of those jugs. not to mention all that liquor. would they?”, Judge Traceski asked, on his appetite, Judge Traceski told him he would probably be able to eat with greater relish if he let “that stuff” alone entirely, Before disposing of the case, Judge Traceski jmpressed upon Mikulak that he and his family would be better off in the long run it the money used to purchase the ingredients and acceasories necessary in the manufacture of liquor, was spent for foodstuffs and similar necessities in the . home. He also pointed out that if he did not have liquor in his home he could not be suspected of selling it and it would be the part of wisdom for him to avoid all the appearances of violat- ing the law on the premises. andsSon Fight William Sokolski, 53, and his son, William, 24, of 36 Silver street, were, charged with drunkenness, breach ot the peace and assaulting each other, to which they pleaded not guiity. The father was fined $5 and costs and placed on probation, while Jjudgment was suspended on the son but he was ordered to make imme- diate payment of a-fine and costs imposed some months ago. He had been on probation to make payment but Judge Traceski ordered proba- tion revoked. OfMcer Charles Weare testified that he and Supernumerary Officer Henry Zajkowski heard a racket about 12:30 this morning and found the elder Sokolski out in the street near his home, shouting at the top of his lungs and demanding that everyone be arrested. In the house they found the young man in an in- toxicated condition and covered with blood, as was his father. Indi- cations were that father and son had been fighting and the entire neighborhood was aroused by the racket. ; Mra. Sokolski testified that she worked until 5 o'clock yesterday aft. ernoon and when she got home she found her husband intoxicated. He called her vile names and chased her from * the house. About midnight there was more trouble, she said. The, hushand called his wife a lar before he left the pen to testify and after he took the oath, Judge Tra- ceski advised him to tell the truth abotit the’entire affair. Immediately he denied being intoxicated. He and his son and two others had a pint of liquor between them after they finished hauling wood from the Cadwell property on South High street near the post ice, and his wife accused him of being intoxicat- ed, which he contended was impoa- sible in view of the small amount of liquor distributed among the quartet. He was in bed late at night, he said, when his 21 year old son came in and started choking him. It was this son who should have been ar- rested but four policemen came in and took the other son. ‘William Jr. admitted that although he has been an probation for six months he has not wiped out a fine and costs. He denied that he was intoxicated and the only part he Frank E.Goodwin Optometrist EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED Eighteen Years Experience Ten Years in New Britain 327 Main St. Phone 1905 and when Mikulak made the point out the effect of moonshine liquor For Idle Funds S5 Industrial Certificates Of Deposit Interest paid from date of deposit to date of withdrawal. Denominations $500, $1,000, $5,000. had in the fight was to try and pro- tect his father from the other young men. Asked how it happened that his face was covered with blood, he re- plied that Officer William O'Day “took a sucker shot” at him when he “gave the cops an argument.” He had not done anything to justify his arrest and he did not want to sub- mit, he admitted. Florence Sokolski testified that her father was intoxicated and her brother William showed signs of having been drinking when she ar- rived at home shortly after 10 o'clock. BSomeone was discharging fireworks on the street and her father complained about it. A rumpus started and her father threatened to chase her mother from the house. Refused to Move For Policeman Michael Sinko, 20, of 396 South Main street and Andrew Melnyk, 18, of 75 [East Main street, pleaded guilty to the charge of breach of the peace and were ordered to pay the costs of the court, amounting to $4.10 each, judgment being suspend- ed on a finding of guilty. Ofticer Otis Hopkins testified that the young men were sitting in frént of a store at the corner of Elm street and Franklin street shortly after 12 o'clock last night, eating cherries and throwing the stones on the sid walk. Ordered to move, they ques. tioned the authority of the police and when asked where they lived, they replied “in a house.” They also told the officer the police were “yel- low” as indicated by being shot in the back. Sinko admitted that they should have moved when ordered to do so. Melnyk likewise admitted that they took the wrong attitude. He said he was sorry he was so stubborn and he was ready to apologize to the of- ficer. He asured the court it would be his last appearance. Judge Traceski told the young men the officer was entirely right in ordering them to move and they were absolutely wrong when they did not do so. They should have had sufficient civic pride not to throw cherry stones on the sidewalk for someone else to pick up. How- ever, he was pleased to observe that they had changed their attitude over night and he hoped their experience would serve as a lesson to them in the future. . Joseph Todzia, 31, of 241 Broad street, pleaded not guilty to the charge of assaulting Steve Jaksina of 245 Broad street, and his request for a continuance until tomorrow was granted in bonds of $100. Ser- geant P. J. O'Mara investigated Jak- sina’s complaint yesterday and Supernumerary Officer Zajkowski served a warrant on Todzia last night. Drives Without License John Paolillo, 20, of 109 Pine street, New Haven, was fined $5 and costs, but Judge Traceski remitted the fine on payment of costs, on the charge of driving without an opera- tor's license, to which he pleaded guilty. Motorcycle Officer David 1 HOPE YOU BROUGHT RINSO—| DON'T USE ANY OTHER LAUNDRY SOAP as soaked whj Ri‘:“'o" th::; suds Staing ‘°0len Rinso j5 “"M“.' m:cohine. suds than Cupful ! lasting ..,d,"‘h""tht. puffed.up Try Rino 0. 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Income taxes for the fiscal year on the same date totaled $2,321,. 180,412 as compared with $2,16 €00,373 in the same period of the previous year. Customs receipts also have shown an increase this year aggregating on June 24 a total of $592,974,151, an ine of approximately $3. 000,000 over the same period 1928, Mother Gives Permission For Daughter to Marry “My daughter can be married soon as she desires” w. statement in a letter from a mother presented today to City Clerk A. L. Thompson with of canvas. tion. an application for a marriage licenss by her daughter, lIrene M. An- derson and Joseph Chalifant, buth of 204 Washington street. This per- mission was necessary because the girl is 19 years old. BRISTOL NEWS (Continued from Page Seven.) Attachment Filed An attachment for $600 has been placed on the property of Domenico Ravita in an action brought by Clare M. Clarke and Vincenzo Zirone through Attorney Howard T. Mather. The writ, which was served yester- day by Constable Roscoe L. 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